![]() ![]() The timing of Neil Harris' departure will come as a surprise to many, even those Gillingham fans who have been less than impressed with the side's current run of form. Matt Cole, sports editor at BBC Radio Kent He has also had caretaker spells in charge of the Robins (twice), Crystal Palace (three times) and MK Dons. The 53-year-old has previously had stints managing Bristol City and Carlisle United, in 2010-22 respectively. Keith Millen - who has been in charge of the club's academy - will take control of first-team matters on an interim basis, with his first game at home against MK Dons on Saturday. His assistant David Livermore will also depart. Harris' final game in charge was the 2-0 defeat at Crewe on Tuesday - a result which left the Gills one point off the automatic promotion places. Gillingham owner Brad Galinson, who took over the club in December last year, has targeted promotion to League One following a 17th-placed finish last season. Harris is the third EFL boss to lose his job in less than 24 hours after Sheffield Wednesday sacked Xisco Munoz and Bradford parted company with Mark Hughes on Wednesday. "The club will begin the process of identifying a head coach to take the team forward," the statement added. Former Millwall and Cardiff City boss Harris, 46, had been in charge at Priestfield since 31 January 2022.Ī statement on the Gills website external-link said the club have decided "to go in a different direction". ![]()
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