Gillingham chairman Brad Galinson comments on the sacking of manager Neil Harris and assistant David Livermore

Gillingham chairman Brad Galinson has commented for the first time following Neil Harris’ sacking.

In a brief message to supporters on social media X he commented on what a tough morning it had been, having told Harris of the club’s decision to terminate his position as manager.

Galinson has often spoken of his fondness of Harris, as a person, and reiterated that in his message.

He wrote: “The team, Neil, Kenny, myself had a hard morning. Neil was one of the first “Brits” I met in December.

“He remains one of the highest quality individuals I have ever met. He is a friend above all. The team must evolve and it will. Thank you, Neil ❤️”

The Gills have put Keith Millen, the club’s head of academy coaching, in charge of team affairs while they seek a new head coach, rather than a ‘manager’.

A Thursday morning statement said: “The Club has decided it now wishes to go in a different direction and will begin the process of identifying a Head Coach to take the team forward.”

Millen was brought in as part of the club’s off-field restructure, that also saw Kenny Jackett come in as director of football and Andy Hessenthaler head of recruitment.

It’s Harris and his assistant David Livermore who have departed. Harris spoke to the Gillingham players on Thursday morning in the changing room to tell them of the club’s decision.

Millen, who took training on Thursday, was due to face the press ahead of the Gills’ game against MK Dons on Saturday.