Donachie lands Lions post

November 22, 2006

MILLWALL have appointed former Blue Willie Donachie as their new manager on a permanent basis.

The 55-year-old Scot originally took over the reins temporarily when Nigel Spackman was sacked in September, but since then he has guided the Lions out of the relegation zone in League One with just two defeats in 10 games.

Chairman Stewart Till told the club's official website, http://www.millwallfc.premiumtv.co.uk: "We knew Willie would prove a safe pair of hands because he is a vastly-experienced coach and assistant, but we wanted to be certain he was the right man to take charge in the long term."

The former Scotland defender made 347 appearances for City, and he was later assistant to manager Joe Royle.

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StretfordBLUE, Virginia (22/11/2006 at 14:35)

Good luck, Willie D, you were a great player, hope it works for you as a Manager.

Phil, Sheffield (22/11/2006 at 16:18)

Good luck Willie in your new post!

Ad, Manc (22/11/2006 at 17:12)

Oh Willie Willie.....Willie Willie Willie Willie Donachie!

Stve, Chorlton (22/11/2006 at 19:14)

I heard Phil Babb was to be his second in command. The Donachie Babb partnership - Should really be the Turkish national side's management team - (think about it - come on)

Gerry, Manchester (22/11/2006 at 19:33)

Well done Willie.I just wish you were the coach at Manchester City.

Steve the blue, Manchester (22/11/2006 at 22:36)

Good luck WD...top man,but an AWFUL club that should have been shut down YEARS ago...remember the near-riot that ensued after Lee Badbuy equalized a few years back....

Al, Macc (23/11/2006 at 00:55)

Good on you Willie. Hope we get you at home in the cup!

Rix76, Wherever (23/11/2006 at 08:02)

Indeed good luck Willo. You will need it at Millwall. Never guessed you'd be the Scot going Cockney.

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