Admirers of the Brentford blueprint, Millwall are eager to evolve – and that ultimately alienated 'the biggest figure in the club’s history'

Neil Harris has offered an explanation for his shock Millwall departure, with the Lions legend set to take charge of his final game at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Harris returned for a second spell in charge of Millwall in February and has steered the club to a solid start to the new season.

Neil Harris has stepped down from his job as head coach of Millwall just days after he called some of their fans “thickos” following a defeat by Coventry.