Daily Echo | Hill says it was Leacock-McLeod's decision to leave the Spitfires

Quotes from Eastleigh caretaker boss Richard Hill regarding Mekhi Leacock McLeod leaving Eastleigh to sign for Billericay: 

"His agent suggested the new manager’s style of play wouldn’t suit his player and that it might be in his best interests to leave.

“I spoke to the agent about 1.30pm on Monday and, by 4pm, Mekhi had signed for Billericay who had obviously found a money tree at the bottom of the garden.

“To be fair to the lad, he was on contract until the end of the season and walked away without any compensation. He’s been able to go to another club where, financially, he’ll probably be in a better position - otherwise you don’t leave Eastleigh FC to sign for a club two leagues below.

“To make it clear, it was Mekhi’s choice to walk away.

“But we run a tight ship here now and we only want players who want to be here and play for the team. If they’re not in the team, we want players who are going to fight for a place.”

Looking ahead to Saturday's game away at York City, Craig McAllister has praised the difference that Hill has already made since returning to the club:

“The difference in the two games since he came in is massive. There’s an improvement already. Everyone knows their jobs. We have to stand up and be counted.”

Eastleigh boss Hill: It was player's decision to walk away

RICHARD Hill has set the record straight over Mekhi Leacock-McLeod's Eastleigh departure, making it clear it was the player's choice to walk away. The pacy winger signed for Ryman Premier outfit Billericay Town on Monday, becoming the first player to part company with the Spitfires since Hill was brought in as director of football/caretaker manager following last week's sacking of Martin Allen.

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