Millwall’s decision to appoint Joe Edwards has not worked out, but Nigel Pearson could be the man to turn things around.
Ever since former player and fan favorite Neil Harris took the helm at The Den in 2015, The Lions have adhered to a similar mentality centered around football.
Under his leadership, they would typically be straightforward, and it worked: Millwall was promoted to the Championship, they made a name for themselves in the lower division, and there were also a few memorable FA Cup moments.
Although there was a great deal of disappointment that the Londoners could not make it to the play-offs under the previous Birmingham manager, Rowett capitalized on that solid work with a similar strategy, and in actuality, they outperformed given their resources.
Therefore, Edwards’ arrival meant Millwall were going in a different direction, and it was admirable in a way.
With a strong background as a youth coach, the 37-year-old was expected to lead the team to greater success by assembling a dynamic and aggressive lineup.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked out, as Millwall, who are currently just one point above the bottom three, are squarely in a relegation race.
Without a doubt, Millwall would suffer greatly if they returned to the third, as we are all aware of how easily things can get stuck in League One.
In light of this, the Millwall board needs to admit that selecting Edwards was a huge mistake, and they need to make a change if they want to stay in the Championship.
Nigel Pearson would be the ideal fit for Millwall
Arguably the standout available candidate is Nigel Pearson, who is out of work since his harsh dismissal from Bristol City earlier in the campaign.
The 60-year-old needs no introduction, as he has plenty of Football League experience, with his best achievement no doubt coming as he took Leicester City to the Premier League, and then kept them up.
Since then, he’s had a mixed time of things, but Pearson would be the no-nonsense type of character that Millwall need at this moment in time.
His straight-talking would be ideal for the group, and he possesses similar qualities to Harris and Rowett, who both did well at The Den.
That’s not to say he’s just a route one manager, as Bristol City did play some good football under his guidance.
