Millwall ‘line up former boss Neil Harris for a shock return’ as they sack Joe Edwards after just 19 games in charge – with club just one point above Championship relegation zone

Former Millwall boss Neil Harris will return to the club to fill the vacant managerial role following the sacking of Joe Edwards, according to reports.

Millwall parted ways with Edwards after a dismal run of six defeats in seven games saw the club drop to 21st in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

Harris, the club’s record goalscorer and manager for four years between 2015 and 2019, is being touted as the No. 1 candidate to replace Edwards.

Harris is expected to sign an 18-month contract with Millwall and will be tasked with saving the Championship side from relegation. The independent.

However, Millwall will have to agree a compensation package with Cambridge as Harris is currently working as League One boss.

Former Millwall boss Neil Harris (above) will return to the club to fill the vacant managerial role following the sacking of Joe Edwards

Harris will have a big job ahead of him when he returns to the club as they currently sit 21st in the Championship table – one point above their London rivals QPR.

Harris – who took charge of Cambridge in December – is expected to leave the club soon and bring in David Livermore as his assistant.

Harris is regarded as a club hero at Millwall – he has become their all-time top scorer, scoring 138 times in 431 appearances for the Den.

However, Harris will have a big job ahead of him when he returns to the club as the club currently sit 21st in the Championship table.

The Lions are one point above their London rivals QPR, meaning they are at risk of dropping to League One for the first time since 2015.

Should the move go ahead as planned, Harris could be in the dugout for Saturday’s trip to automatic promotion chasers Southampton.

Millwall will look to turn things around after a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to relegation rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Millwall believe Harris is the right man for the job and believes he can make the difference between relegation and survival.

The job would also see Harris achieve an interesting milestone, taking charge of all three levels of the EFL this season, having started the campaign with League Two Gillingham.

Harris is regarded as a club hero at Millwall. He has become their all-time top scorer, scoring 138 times in 431 appearances for the Den.

Harris also managed Millwall for four years between 2015 and 2019 (above)