‘This club is special’ – Alex Neil ‘delighted’ to sign new contract with Millwall
MILLWALL head coach Alex Neil said he was “delighted and incredibly proud” to sign a new contract with the Lions, describing it as a “special” club.
NewsAtDen exclusively reported earlier today that Neil was set to sign a new deal, with the club confirming the news shortly after.
The 43-year-old Scotsman was appointed Millwall boss on December 30 and came close to securing a top-six finish after guiding the Lions to eight wins in twelve in the final few months of the season. However, a 3-1 defeat away to centurions Burnley, who finished the season unbeaten at home, on the final day meant Millwall narrowly missed out by two points.
Neil told Millwall’s website: “I’m delighted and incredibly proud to sign this new contract.
“I’ve said it many times: this club is special. It’s only when you truly experience the work going on behind the scenes, speak with the fans, and work alongside the players and staff day in and day out, that you realise just how unique it really is.
“Finally, I’d like to thank the chairman, James Berylson, and Director of Football, Steve Gallen, for their continued support.”
Millwall chairman, James Berylson, said: “This new contract reflects our confidence in the direction we’re heading under Alex. The progress we’ve made in the short amount of time since his arrival has been really positive and bodes well for our long-term objectives.
“We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve with Alex as Head Coach, and he’s demonstrated the abilities we knew he had when we hired him – strong leadership and installing a real sense of belief throughout the squad and staff to fulfil our ambitions of propelling this club to the next level.
Millwall’s Director of Football, Steve Gallen, added: “We’re really pleased to announce this news.
“Since arriving in December, Alex has made a tremendous impact, and we’re delighted with the progress under his leadership.
“Supported superbly by his coaching staff, we had an exciting second half of the season which saw us fighting for the Play-Offs until the final day.
“Alex’s commitment to rewarding talent has also been clear, with players earning First Team opportunities based on their performances in training which has led to some truly memorable moments on the pitch.
“It’s crucial that the entire club is united in its goals, and with Alex at the helm for the foreseeable future, we have that alignment.”
