Fans call for Mourinho to stick to his word with Millwall hunting for new boss

MILLWALL fans are calling on Jose Mourinho to keep his word after he jokingly suggested he would like to take charge at the Den.

The Lions are looking for a new manager after Neil Harris quit for a second time, having done the same in 2019.

Harris will roll credits for his second 10-month stint after Saturday's match at Middlesbrough, meaning he will also be in charge of Millwall against Sheffield United on Wednesday.

Mourinho suggested in October that he would like to return to English football after spells at Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.

And the Special One named Millwall as a surprise club he would consider as they are close to his home in London.

The Fenerbahce boss, when asked if he would manage teams fighting relegation, said: “Millwall. Mill wall. I just cross the bridge from my house! Mill Wall.”

Millwall fans have not forgotten the ex-Real Madrid manager's statement and urged him on social media to take this opportunity and follow through with what he said.

One fan tweeted: “Jose, we are waiting for your arrival.”

Another commented: “I think it's time to see if Mourinho means it after all.”

A third wrote: “Mourinho has called on it. He will have to act now or he will look silly.”

This fan said: “Jose Mourinho, a man can dream.”

And he said: “Jose Mourinho takes over from Neil Harris at Millwall… You heard it here first.”

However, Mourinho admitted his statement was only in good humor as he confirmed he is not interested in taking over clubs battling relegation.

Millwall are currently eleventh in the championship and are relatively safe from the drop, but did risk relegation last season.

Mourinho added: “I will never go to a team that is fighting relegation. It's too hard.

“It's harder than playing for titles. It must be very difficult emotionally because it is something that changes lives.

“I think they are brave guys doing it. I had three clubs in England, four different periods and I love it.

“My family lives in London. London is my home, so one day I have to be back, unless no one wants me.

“But don't get me wrong: no one will take me away from Fenerbahce in the next two years.”