Millwall appoints ​Joe Edwards, former Chelsea and Everton assistant, as head coach

Millwall on Monday named Joe Edwards, the former Chelsea and Everton assistant coach, as their head coach. The 37-year-old will take over from Gary Rowett, who left the Championship club after coaching it for four years.

Since his departure, Millwall has managed to secure just two points from four games, landing them in the 18th position in the table.

Millwall had considered former Southampton and Luton boss Nathan Jones for the position, but now, Edwards will lead the team in their upcoming match against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.


Edwards has appointed Andy Myers as his assistant, while Adam Barrett, who previously served as caretaker manager after Rowett's departure, and fellow coach Andy Marshall will remain part of the backroom staff.

"Although I have been coaching for a long time, a lot of people will be aware that this is my first job managing as head coach," Edwards was quoted as saying by the Millwall website.

"Throughout the years, at various levels, you think you would like to have the opportunity to make the step up. To do it at a club like this, to be head coach of Millwall Football Club - I don't take that lightly at all. I'm really excited," he added.

Having spent 27 years at Chelsea, Edwards transitioned to coaching at the age of 16 after not being retained by the club as a youth player. He steadily progressed within the ranks, eventually taking on the role of Chelsea Under-18 boss for a successful two-year stint starting in 2014, during which the team secured the FA Youth Cup twice.

Subsequently, he advanced to the senior setup, serving as an assistant to both Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel, contributing to Chelsea's victory in the Champions League in 2021. In January 2022, Edwards joined Everton, reuniting with Lampard. Later in the same year, he temporarily assumed the position of England Under-20 boss.

"With Joe, I'm excited. He is somebody who I think is very innovative and has some positive ideas about the progression we can make as a club," Millwall chairman James Berylson said.

"It was a thorough process, with no stone left unturned, and Joe was engaging, attentive, and impressive throughout, and I felt that we could have a productive working relationship together. We welcome both Joe and Andy to The Den with open arms and look forward to seeing the impact they can make on and off the pitch throughout what we hope to be a long relationship with Millwall," he added.