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 ...
