Next Millwall manager odds: Ex-Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Nottingham Forest & Leeds United men 'favourites' to replace Neil Harris

Millwall have launched a 'comprehensive recruitment process' today following the blockbuster news that Neil Harris will leave his role as head coach this weekend.

The Lions legend arrived for a second stint in charge of the side in February, signing a contract until June 2025. However, Harris will now step down from his post in an out of the blue move that comes immediately before a make-or-break part of the Championship season with the busy festive fixture schedule ahead. The former Coventry City and Cambridge United boss will be in charge of Millwall for Wednesday's home fixture against Sheffield United and for the trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday. Those will be his last two matches as head coach.

Confirming the news today, Lions Chairman, James Berylson, said: “At the start of 2024, we found ourselves in a tough spot. Neil came in and along with his coaching staff galvanised the squad. Through action and leadership, he led Millwall on a magnificent run of form, ensuring our return to Championship football this season. I want to thank Neil for all his efforts since returning to the Club and we will be forever grateful to him for that. 

“After discussions with Neil in recent days, he felt it was the right time to step down from the role following the Middlesbrough game and I have accepted his decision. I join everybody associated with Millwall by wishing Neil the very best. He will always be welcome back to The Den as a friend, colleague, and Lion. As we look forward, the appointment of our next head coach will align with the clear strategy and vision I have previously laid out for the future of Millwall Football Club, both on and off the pitch."

Director of Football Steve Gallen outlined the upcoming recruitment process for Millwall, confirming that the search for a new boss was already 'underway' this week. The club added that plans for an interim management set-up would be confirmed in 'due course' with no statement on a new head coach expected until the hiring process is complete. Several high profile Championship managers are currently without a job and have emerged as early favourites to take the hotseat at The Den. Below is the latest odds for the position with ex-Leeds United and Birmingham City men among those linked.