Millwall sack Joe Edwards after just 19 games in charge with former manager Neil Harris to replace ex-Chelsea coach
MILLWALL have sacked their manager Joe Edwards after the club suffered six defeats in their last seven games.
The Championship side have already found their replacement to be former player and manager Neil Harris.
Millwall are currently on the brink of relegation sitting 21st in the table.
After a dismal 2-0 defeat to bottom-ranked Sheffield Wednesday the Lions have decided to part ways with Edwards who has been in charge for just 19 games.
James Berylson, Millwall chairman, said: “This has of course been a very tough time and it is not a decision that we have taken lightly.
“Joe has worked incredibly hard during his spell with us and it is with sincere regret that the move hasn’t worked out for both parties in the way we had anticipated.
“I cannot praise him highly enough for his professionalism, standards, values, and work ethic, and I am confident he will have a long and successful career as a Head Coach.
“I would like to thank Joe and Andy for everything they’ve done for the club and wish them every success for the future.”
Edwards’ brief tenure at The Den lasted just over three months but never managed to find his feet at the South London side.
During his time at Millwall, he secured a mere four victories out of the nineteen games he oversaw.
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The Lions have picked up one point from a possible 21 following their New Year’s Day win at Bristol City
And Harris, a former player and manager at Millwall, is expected to leave his role at League One side Cambridge and return to The Den after his exit in October 2019.
Harris will be popular with supporters ahead of his task of saving the Lions from relegation.
Millwall are now just one point above the relegation zone and face fourth-place Southampton on Saturday.
But they will be in the bottom three this weekend if they lose to Southampton and QPR avoid defeat at home to bottom club Rotherham.
The club’s chiefs were targeting another season for the play-offs, after finishing in the top nine in three of the last four campaigns.
Edwards arrived from the club after departing his role with England’s under-20s after being appointed in November.
He is the second Championship manager to get the boot this week after Sunderland sacked Michael Beale on Monday after just 12 games in charge.
More to follow.
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