The saga of who will be the next Gillingham manager goes on and Neil Harris could be appointed at some point today.
The former Millwall and Cardiff City boss is no stranger to Priestfield having played at The Gills in the 2005/06 season.
Having been sacked by Cardiff City last January, the former striker has been out of work and looking for the right opportunity to get back into football.
KSN understands Harris has been interviewed for the vacant Gillingham position by chairman Paul Scally and with Neil Smith, Andy Woodman and Marc Bircham having declined the opportunity to take on a relegation battle, the former Millwall man is now tipped to be the next man to replace former boss Steve Evans.
Following Saturday’s 7-2 loss at home to Oxford United, interim boss Steve Lovell stated his position, saying:
“All I want is a bit of clarity. If it’s me, we will get players in and do what we’re doing and people know I will give everything. If not, fine – but it needs to be done quickly for us to have a chance.”
“It’s hurting me tremendously. I’m getting abused by supporters who don’t know me and it’s not fair. Do I need it? No. But all I want is a chance. If not, let somebody else do it. I won’t keep getting abused.”
“I could walk away. I just want some clarity on what’s going on. That’s something I deserve. I’ve come to try and help. If it’s not me, please tell me so I can get on with my life. Tell me as soon as possible.”
“Someone needs to come in soon because the window shuts. If it’s me, I’ll try and get players in but if not they need to come in and help these boys. I’ve had no indication at all.”
“I’ve asked Paul Scally and he said it’s on a game-by-game basis. But now, for everybody, give us a bit of clarity on what is going to be done because this can’t go on. If you don’t know who your manager is, how the heck are you going to perform?”
KSN understands Lovell has made the difficult decision to walk away from the club he loves and Gillingham now find themeselves without anyone in post and a crucial game against Crewe Alexandra to come at Priestfield on Tuesday night.