Millwall confirm departure of first-team coach Adam Barrett

Adam Barrett has left his role as Millwall first-team coach.

The former Crystal Palace centre-back joined the Lions backroom team in 2017 and has had two caretaker spells in charge.

Millwall issued a statement this evening saying that Barrett, 45, was leaving to pursue “new career opportunities”.

The club are soon to confirm Alex Neil as their new head coach. The Scot was with Lions owner James Berylson at today’s 0-0 away draw against Coventry but is yet to be officially confirmed as Neil Harris’ successor.

“It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work at this club for nearly eight years,” Barrett told Millwall’s official website.

“When I reflect on my time at Millwall, I leave proud and full of gratitude. I have been lucky enough to work with some fantastic players and staff across the entire club and can’t thank them enough, as well as the fans, for their support.

“We’ve experienced the joys of promotion from League One together to now being an established, competitive Championship side. I have learnt so much throughout, and now feel the time is right to pursue my aspiration of becoming a head coach or manager elsewhere.

“The club has been so supportive of my desire to step into management. It’s a role I have enjoyed twice in the interim at Millwall and that only fueled my hunger further to take the next step in my career.

“Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank James and the entire Beryslon family. Their support and care for the club is unwavering and I appreciate everything they have done for me personally.

“The club is in excellent hands under James. I have so many great memories here and want nothing but success for it in the future. Thank you, everyone.”

Berylson added: “I can’t thank Adam enough for everything he has done for the club over the past seven-and-a-half years.

“Adam has fulfilled a number of roles during that time and always conducted himself with the utmost professionalism.

“My time working with Adam has been relatively short in his long spell at the club, but in that period, it has been clear to see why my father, players, club staff and past managers have had so much respect for Adam – I share that feeling whole heartedly.

“Adam leaves in pursuit of becoming a head coach or manager and we all wish him the very best in this – I can’t wait to see how he does and I’m sure he’ll do a great job.”