Former MK Dons caretaker manager to lead Stormzy's non-league club

Former MK Dons caretaker manager Keith Millen has taken the top job at a non-league side owned by rapper Stormzy and former Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha.

The 58-year-old was assistant manager to Dan Micciche in 2018, and took over at the helm after Micciche was sacked just 16 matches later with Dons all but relegated to League Two.

Spells at Carlisle United and Gillingham have followed since his departure from Stadium MK, but now he has taken up the helm at Croydon Athletic.

The Rams were bought by Stormzy, Zaha and former Crystal Palace head of care Danny Young in 2023.

Millen takes up the job in the Isthmian League - South East Division with his side in tenth spot, having gone a couple of months since Jermaine McGlashan stepped down in September with the side in 17th.

Having worked with part-owner Zaha during their time together at Crystal Palace, Millen agreed to take the job which was very close to home for him too.

He said: “Being a Croydon native, this opportunity felt like a natural fit. Crystal Palace will always be my team, but Croydon is where my heart is.

“This role aligns perfectly with my current work with the PFA in the region. Coaching remains my passion, and this part-time position gives me the chance to continue developing players, some of whom I’ve worked with before. I’m excited to be part of this journey with AFC Croydon Athletic.”