Hayes to step up to senior role at Charlton

We needed a 3rd coach, so good luck to Anthony H****

"Garner told the South London Press: “Anthony has been fantastic. I was looking to bring another coach in. I was advised to look at what is at the club and have a good look at Anthony."

https://www.charltonafc.com/news/anthony-hayes-departs-club

Charlton Athletic can confirm that Anthony Hayes has left the club.

Hayes joined the Addicks' academy in 2016 and was named Lead Coach of the U23s in 2021, before being promoted to the men’s first-team coaching staff in the summer of 2022. 

He was the club’s Caretaker Manager for three games in late 2022 and most recently assisted Jason Pearce when he took charge of two matches ahead of the appointment of Head Coach Michael Appleton.

Hayes said: “Charlton is a special place with great people and a proud pathway that can and should never be taken for granted. I’ll look back at my time with the club fondly and with immense pride. I want to wish the club, Michael and all of his staff, the players and the supporters all the very best for this season and beyond.”

Everyone at the club would like to thank Anthony for his seven years of service and wish him well for the future.

sam3110 said:

Paves the way for Appleton's second member of staff to come on board I expect. 

Shame he can't go back to the Academy, seems really well liked by a lot of the youth

He possibly didn't want to go back to the Academy.
A bit awkward to move from first team to Academy.

His credentials to move into another Academy at a higher level are good and I hope opportunities turn up for him.

It is a risk moving from academy  or the development squads to the first team which both Euell and Pearce have declined while getting experience. For Euell it has turned out well as he moved on to be Nigel Pearsons no.2 at Bristol City.