When it comes to manager sackings, it’s typically those languishing at the bottom of the table that feel the most heat, but it took just 3 games without a win to cost Neil Harris his job, despite sitting near the top of the table, as the Gillingham board chose to cut ties and go in a different direction. Finishing in 17th last season, their 23/24 campaign looked to be off to a better start but losses against Doncaster and Crewe Alexandra, combined with a draw against Mansfield Town seemed to be the cutting point, leading to interim manager Keith Millen to take charge for the game against MK Dons on the weekend. Fortunately for Keith, Gillingham edged the game 2-1, leaving them in 3rd position to keep pressure on Stockport who have won their last 5 games and leaders Notts County who sit just 2 points ahead of them.
With the next Gillingham manager odds heating up already, let’s dig into the speculation and take a look at who might be their next full-time choice. According to BetVictor, at the time of writing, in pole position is Karl Robinson, who’s still been searching for his next full-time appointment since departing Leeds at the end of last season. Scott Lindsey is another name being touted, however his current managerial role at fellow League Two side Crawley Town, make it unlikely that he would jump ship at this point in time. Third favourite, with no ties to stop him starting immediately, is Danny Cowley who was recently in charge of League One Portsmouth until January this year. His recent appointments at Huddersfield and Portsmouth aren’t bragging points, but his earlier career when he oversaw multiple club promotions may well tempt the Gills board into action.
With a Football League trophy match against Portsmouth tomorrow and a Saturday away trip to Walsall, one thing is for sure: the board are either going to have to make a decision soon or keep trusting Keith Millen to continue his temporary hold on the fort, but with the Gillingham football manager odds under close watch from fans and punters alike, they need to move forwards with a permanent placement soon if they intend to stay at the top of the League 2 table.
