ALEX Russell and Adam Rowland have stepped down as joint-managers of Millwall Lionesses.
Rowland announced his resignation last week, with Russell confirming his departure after the Lionesses’ 4-0 defeat in the L&SERWFL Premier Division at the weekend.
“Today was my last game in charge of Millwall Lionesses as I resigned earlier [last] week and wanted to go out on a high. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be,” Russell posted on X.
“This decision was not taken lightly and is absolutely no reflection on the girls or any of the staff associated with the Lionesses.
“In truth, the girls are the real reason I have stayed as long as I have. Getting to know them on a personal level as people as well as players, some of whom I have the utmost respect for in juggling playing, working, being parents, or some of the younger players pursing a future in football juggling around college and working and really making a name for themselves in a first-team environment.
“I wish each and every player success in their lives and playing pathways whatever they decide to do.
“I was with the club in the Women’s Championship in 2018. The working group and I were a driving force in getting them through their rebirth in Tier 6 and promotion to Tier 5 throughout the past five years.
“I have worked with six different managers, four different chairmen, and various members of backroom staff and hundreds of players and if I have positively impacted at least one of them I will consider my time at the Lionesses a success.
“I would like to thank all the players, players’ parents for getting them to training and games, the staff and sponsors for their support and making my time enjoyable.
“I am on an exciting project which I will pursue after a short break. Until then, thank you all.”
Rowland said: “This has not been an easy decision but I have decided to step away from my role at Millwall Lionesses. I have given everything to the club I have supported since a lad.
“I won’t delve into it all but it’s just proved too much in the end and I’ve virtually been stripped of my love for coaching football.
“I wish them all the best with future endeavours and hopefully things can change but I will not be the person to do that.”
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