Fans have took to fume at the son of a well known controversial EFL owner for sacking Maldon & Tiptree manager Adam Flint.
The former Witham Town and Bishop’s Stortford boss took over from Paul Abrahams in early October, and gradually improved their results in the league.
Yet he departs with the club sitting third from bottom of the Isthmian League – North Division and looked as if his side had beaten the leaders, AFC Sudbury, on Saturday – but his side’s opposition scored twice to take the points with two goals in the last four minutes.
Mitchell Cowling and Danny Barber have today sacked Adam Flint as Maldon & Tiptree First Team Manager.#Jammers 🍓
— Maldon & Tiptree FC (@MaldonTiptreeFC) December 12, 2022
Mitchell Cowling took over as Maldon and Tiptree’s new general manager earlier in December 2022.
The son of Colchester United owner and chairman Robbie, has been appointed to the Jammers board in the newly-formed role and recently served as chairman of SSE Airtricity League club Waterford FC.
He says he wants to maximise the wonderful facilities at Maldon & Tiptree with the aim of adding to the recent successes both on and off the pitch.
CLUB STATEMENT:
Maldon and Tiptree Football Club can confirm they have parted ways with Adam Flint.
General Manager Mitchell Cowling says “Since I was appointed in my new role 2 weeks ago, I have analysed what the club currently looks like on and off the pitch, what it has previously looked like and what I think it needs to look like to become more successful and self sustainable.
Through no fault of his own, myself and Daniel Barber have made a very difficult decision to part ways with Adam. Adam is a great guy who knows this level very well which I am fully respective of.
I will elaborate on my plans later this week but for now I just want to thank Adam for all of his hard work and I wish him luck for the future”
James Robinson will also leave the club with immediate effect.
RESULTS SINCE FLINT’S ARRIVAL
Sat 8 Oct (A) Felixstowe & Walton United – Isthmian North – (0) 1 – 3 (2) (LOST)
Tue 11 Oct (H) Hashtag United – Velocity Cup 2 – (1) 1 – 2 (0) (LOST)
Sat 15 Oct (H) Stowmarket Town – Isthmian North – (2) 2 – 3 (1) (LOST)
Sat 22 Oct (A) Coggeshall Town – Isthmian North – (0) 0 – 0 (0) (DREW)
Sat 29 Oct (A) Bury Town – Isthmian North – (0) 0 – 2 (0) (LOST)
Sat 5 Nov (H) Basildon United – Isthmian North – (3) 3 – 1 (0) (WON)
Tue 8 Nov (H) Braintree Town – Essex Cup 3 – (1) 2 – 4 (2) (LOST)
Sat 12 Nov (A) East Thurrock United – Isthmian North – (4) 4 – 0 (0) (WON)
Sat 19 Nov (H) New Salamis – Isthmian North – (1) 2 – 5 (2) (LOST)
Sat 26 Nov (A) Witham Town – Isthmian North – (2) 4 – 2 (0) (WON)
Sat 3 Dec (H) Gorleston – Isthmian North – (0) 0 – 0 (0) (DREW)
Sat 10 Dec (A) AFC Sudbury – Isthmian North – (1) 1 – 2 (0) (LOST)
As mentioned, fans fume at the son of the controversial EFL owner for sacking the Maldon & Tiptree manager…
@joyno1paul: Wow appalling decision current form guide 7th in league and came in to build and push them forward , knows the club really well and knows non league even better ! Sorry to hear this news
@AdamLaw05: The Cowling Family ruining another club
@SpencerH2003: 4 minutes away from beating top of the table and unbeaten at home Sudbury on Saturday? From an outsider seems very bizarre?
@adamwalkercufc: The cowlings strike again 🤡
@jladbrook6: Can tell he’s a cowling
@ChrisGurton: I find this a bit of an odd decision. There must be something going on behind the scenes. I’m a Sudbury fan and knew since Flint took over he’s turned the form around & they would be tough opponents on Saturday, which they were. I had no doubt he would take then up the table.
@MarkCornish7: Stinks to me
@JCoombesCoach: Bizarre decision 🤔
@marcgoodall1: Shocking state of affairs. Been going to matches at Park Drive since 2008. Been a regular since 2016. Brilliant community spirit. Such a complete shame. I will no longer support a club whose hierarchy doesn’t support it’s staff and fans.
@buckers43: Managers need time. The problem is clubs are run by people with clipboards who think they know best. Unlucky Adam Flint you will find a club who believe in you.
@baggytb: Unless they have Pep lined up, bizarre decision. Adam turned the club around, we were bottom with 0 points when he came in. Picked up big wins and performing well to climb the table! Thanks for everything @flintystokie all the best for the future, didn’t deserve this! 🍓🍓
@kingshrimper: Madness, took over with the side rooted to the bottom of the table and totally turned things around. Is there a single M&T fan who thinks this is a good idea?
@LeeTownrow: Mitchell clearly has a lot of experience at this level of football 🫣 put your hard on away fella
@Paulhook31: I’m sure he appreciates your subtly.
@neal_with_an_A: Much like what is going on at Col Utd. Both clubs will eventually be run into the ground and the land sold off to developers.
@JakeHCass: Absolute shambles. 🤯
@Secko2001: Absolutely mental decision that
@Buckby89: What happens when you have 🤡 running the shop
@KnightyCDM: Cowling taking after his old man! Both clubs haven’t got a chance with these clowns in charge
@gavin_kelsey: Laughable decision 🤯
@jackjpridmore: Hard to imagine a better job Flint and Robinson could have done in the circumstances. From no chance of staying up to every chance AND they’d have got you promoted from this division next season. Unfathomable decision. Watch them go and fly elsewhere.
@PardenWalker: Omg Absolutely shambles this is my home team come on years ago we were fight promotion and 4 years now we are fight to stay up in division club you need to sort this out but good luck Adam f hopefully you find a good club hopefully it won’t get worse for here hope not 😞😞
@KnightyCDM: Someone from @ColU_Official incoming he will as his old man says!!!! Robbie cowling running both clubs!! Running @ColU_Official into the ground so feels the need to try take control of another club through his son and run maldon into the ground too
@alanturner1984: Absolutely disgraceful. I hope all the fans boycott now. Sacking @flintystokie to get Peter taylor in (who yet is too agree) but knowing these clowns 🤡 in charge have probably sorted it. Taylor a complete dinosaur knows sod all about this sort of league. Take a look at welling
@LeeWitney24: Appalling decision on so many levels. @flintystokie and @robinhoo28, thank you for your hard work in picking us up and all you’ve done in leading us through a personal tragedy. Absolutely gutted at what’s happening to our club🍓
@DFraine14: Non league football is mental 😂 only 2 weeks till the boxing day game😉⚫⚪
@robinhoo28: It’s a funny old game, as someone used to say. Thanks to Jerry, the supporters and players for the last two months. Adam is a top man who knows the level better than anyone.
@ChrisSmy: Rivalry’s aside I do feel sorry for having owners like them the cowlings are absolute clowns 🤡
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