The key decisions facing Alex Neil ahead of his first pre-season as Millwall head coach
IT feels strange to already be thinking about next season with the corpse of the 2024/25 campaign barely cold. It was only a month ago that Millwall fans were put through an emotional ringer at Turf Moor, yet football moves quickly, and Alex Neil’s first pre-season as Lions boss is fast approaching.
Three players are set to return to Calmont Road following loan spells, while players like Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, Camiel Neghli, and Zak Lovelace will be back from injury – re-joining a squad that saw just four first-team players depart as free agents.
After arriving mid-season, Neil will be able to take stock of where his squad is at without the relentless Championship schedule interfering, and there are several questions that hopefully the gaffer and the recruitment team will have resolve…
How Millwall’s latest deal fits with sustainable model as they continue looking for transfer market edge
By Fergus Sowrey
WITH the summer transfer window opening on June 1, many clubs across England will be reaching deep into their pockets to strengthen their squads and send a clear message of ambition to their rivals.
Millwall, however, have to think differently.
According to Transfermarkt, Millwall are one of only eighteen clubs to have featured in the Championship since 1992–93 with a positive net transfer spend of over £10 million, having generated nearly £50 million in sales while spending just £35 million.
This marks a striking contrast to many of the 57 clubs who have featured in the Championship and also experienced spells in the Premier League.
Take Southampton, for example. Saints have amassed a whopping £756 million from player sales in 33 seasons but have spent even more (£840 mi…
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