Managerial update

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Managerial update from Eastleigh FC:-

At the start of this season Eastleigh FC had high hopes of challenging for promotion. Clearly there has been far too much change for this to be achieved and the managerial changes have not had the desired affect. This is solely the fault of the Chairman who would like to apologise to all our loyal fans who deserve much better. Mistakes have been made, albeit with the best of intentions, however it has been a costly and unsettling period, which has seen the club unfortunately struggle rather than build on previous progress.

With this in mind it is important the decision made regarding a replacement manager is considered and thorough. The club need more football expertise to ensure we give ourselves the best chance of future success and progression. Therefore the club have appointed, previous manager Richard Hill with immediate effect to assist and give the club much-needed guidance.

Richard will join as Director of football. In the short term he will take charge of the team, assisted by Craig McAllister, Ben Strevens and Lee Peacock. He will add the relevant experience and manage the team through this next period. In the longer term Richard will evaluate and manage all footballing aspects of the club including selecting a replacement manager.

Richard is obviously well known to our fans and has huge affection for the club and it is vital that we have someone of Richard’s calibre and expertise to help us with the decisions.

Club Chairman Stewart Donald commented: “ I can only unreservedly apologise for what I have put our fans, players and staff through this season."

"I genuinely thought all decisions made were right at the time but it is clear I have got this wrong. It has affected everyone’s enjoyment, none more than myself."

"I am hopeful that by bringing Richard in he will stabilise the club and then help push us on again. He did a fantastic job when he was here last time. He would walk to the club to come back he loves it so much and I feel this passion coupled with his football knowledge will help us get things right and be vital in ensuring we, or to be clearer and more accurate me, from continuing to make mistakes in such a fundamental area.”





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