We take a look at what head coach Alex Neil had to say after signing a new contract with Millwall after guiding them to a strong finish.
The 43 year old joined in December 2024, and led the Lions to 8th position in the 2024/25 Championship season, with five consecutive home wins and a near top-six finish.
Neil expressed pride in the club’s unity and potential, while Chairman James Berylson and Director of Football Steve Gallen praised his leadership and alignment with the club’s ambitions.
✍️ #Millwall Football Club is delighted to announce that Alex Neil has signed a new contract at The Den.
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) June 4, 2025
CLUB STATEMENT:
Millwall Football Club is delighted to announce that Alex Neil has signed a new contract at The Den.
The 43-year-old Head Coach puts pen-to-paper on a deal to keep him in SE16 for the foreseeable future.
Neil, who joined the club in December 2024, oversaw The Lions’ rise up the table in the second part of 2024/25, with Millwall winning their last five home matches of the campaign and taking them to the cusp of the Sky Bet Championship top six.
The Scot has also overseen the development of players such as Mihailo Ivanovic, who scored nine goals following his arrival at the club, as well as handing a First Team debut in the Emirates FA Cup to Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, who marked the occasion with a goal.
The Lions’ Head Coach said: “I’m delighted and incredibly proud to sign this new contract.
“Since my first day, the commitment and togetherness I’ve seen from everyone at the club – players, staff, and fans – has been really special. That unity has helped us build strong foundations for the seasons ahead, and to be a part of that journey is incredibly exciting.
“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.
“In the second half of the season, we all shared some memorable moments together, and that just motivates us all to keep pushing forward and continue striving for success.
“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.
“It’s an exciting time to be a Millwall supporter and I’m sure everyone is as eager as I am to get the 2025/26 season underway.”
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.”
Neil will rejoin his backroom staff and squad for the first day of 2025/26 pre-season training, which takes place on Thursday 26th June.
Congratulations, Alex!
This is how fans reacted once reading what head coach Alex Neil had to say after signing a new contract with Millwall…
@OmerMFC: Brilliant stuff. August hurry up!!!
@bridportlion: This statement has me excited… bring it on 🦁🦁🦁
@MrRobertLee45: Great news. He understood us from day one and everyone has responded well to him. The season ahead looks bright. COYL!
@Jesseedwardsmfc: Happy days premier league status just before the World Cup next summer it is then
@AchtungMillwall: Totally deserved. To get us so close to play-off football, from where we were when he arrived, with the injury list that we were carrying AND do it playing good, committed attack minded football, tells me that Alex Neil is one of the best managers we’ve seen at The Den 👊🏻
@TedMFC94: Great news now tie the BFS down to a new contract
@Lee_1472: Roll on the trophy parade 🔜
@SPJ91: This has certainly brightened up my Wednesday. It’s been said for a while now but something big is happening at #Millwall. The club are seemingly (famous last words) getting the key things right on and off the field… big season ahead
@CharBirch_MFC: Clubs getting some serious work done behind the scenes, new contract, new head of recruitment, all looking promising
@BL10CBL: *Books the Green Man for May 2026
@connorking3: Genuinely buzzing about this!
@MichaelJ5_: Big moves from the club again 👏🏼
@bridportlion: Great news.. I wonder if other clubs were sniffing around
“It’s an exciting time to be a Millwall supporter and I’m sure everyone is as eager as I am to get the 2025/26 season underway.”
James Berylson sir, I could kiss you #Millwall https://t.co/f3EbCeNvQE pic.twitter.com/MzBbtrlnvh
— Venom (@Venom_MFC) June 4, 2025
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