Sunderland AFC first-team coach Anthony Hayes departs to join League Two side Gillingham as assistant manager. Hayes, who joined Sunderland on a short-term contract in February to assist interim boss Mike Dodds, previously served as an assistant manager at Charlton.
After a brief tenure in the North East, Hayes will now join Mark Bonner’s coaching staff at Gillingham, following Bonner’s recent appointment at the Priestfield Stadium last month.Upon joining Gillingham as assistant manager, Hayes expressed his enthusiasm on the club’s website: “I am really excited and delighted to be here. I am looking forward to the challenge. We now have to concentrate on the work we do on a daily basis that is going to give the players the best chance of winning football matches.”
On X, Sunderland’s official account posted: “We can today confirm the departure of Anthony Hayes, who joins Gillingham as assistant manager following the expiration of his contract on Wearside. Best of luck for the future, Anthony!”
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