Thank You Neil Harris

I’m gutted to see Harris go, but if I was in his position I’d do exactly the same.

Seeing the club, that you love in trouble is hard. It’s especially hard when you can do little about it. However, that’s not the position Neil Harris is in. Millwall are currently in the Championship relegation places, and clearly don’t fancy a couple of league games against the mighty Cambridge next season (should we stay up). Millwall have acted today and sacked their manager. Harris is nothing short of a legend at Millwall, he’s their all time top goal scorer and had a successful stint as manager there. Harris clearly has a real affinity with Millwall, and I don’t think anyone can blame him for leaving us to help Millwall in their hour of need. I would drop everything to help Cambridge, but I very much doubt I’ll be asked to be the new manager.

Harris’ departure has come at a pretty much the worst time that it could have. Saturday 24th February, we host some dodgy team from up the A1. It’s looking like we will be without a manager for our biggest game of the season. The Pish fans, all 12 of them, must be licking their lips with a taste for blood.

I’d like to thank Harris for the signing of Lyle Taylor and a couple of great memories.

Harris’ first game in charge was Charlton away, one of my fave away days. United fought back from 2-0 down, to earn a valuable away point. We also go an indication of the way Harris’ United would play.

Harris’ also masterminded my first away win for two years! A commanding 4-0 win, up at Carlisle.

I’m sad to see Harris go, but I understand why he is choosing to. The timing isn’t ideal and I was really looking forward to seeing where Harris would take the club. Thank you for the memories Neil, and all the very best for the future.

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