Maidstone wave goodbye to their title winning manager Hakan Hayrettin after enduring a dismal run of form in the first half of 22/23.
He leaves after picking up six straight league defeats, having joined back in January 2019, and guided them to the National League South title last season.
However, they now find themselves second from bottom of the National League table and haven’t picked up a point since November 2022.
Maidstone United have parted company with manager Hakan Hayrettin.
The highlight of his tenure was last season’s unforgettable championship success, which saw the club return to the top flight of non-league football.
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CLUB STATEMENT:
Maidstone United have parted company with manager Hakan Hayrettin.
Hakan joined the Stones as Head Coach in January 2019 and took over as manager in March 2020. The highlight of his tenure was last season’s unforgettable championship success, which saw the club return to the top flight of non-league football.
Chief executive Bill Williams said: “We have made the difficult decision to part company with Hakan and his assistant Terry Harris, following the recent run of results.
“These decisions are never easy, and the Board felt the time was right to make this change now – with just under half the season remaining – to give us an opportunity to retain our National League status.
“On behalf of the owners, directors and all staff involved with Maidstone United, we would like to express our thanks to Hak and Terry for all their time, effort and guidance while they’ve been at the club.”
Former club captain George Elokobi will be in caretaker charge of the team, starting with this Sunday’s FA Trophy match away to Notts County.
The club will be working to identify and appoint a new management team as soon as practicable.
Twitter users reacted as Maidstone wave goodbye to their title winning manager…
@danieljames2203: Shame to end like this, but best decision has been made
@stevehemsley: Best of luck Hak.. thanks for last season. A tough but necessary decision. Sure you’ll be back at a club soon.
@JagsStones: The correct decision which perhaps should of been made earlier, but will always be grateful for Hakan for last season which was very special and uniting the club as one which hadn’t been done for years
@paulh66runs: Thanks to Hak for an unforgettable 21/22 season. Shame it’s not worked out this season, good luck to him for the future.
@MUJC123: Thanks for an unforgettable season last year Hak, it was an incredible journey! Hope to see you back at The Gallagher at some point, you and Terry are legends for what you achieved 🖤💛
@erik85272946: Thanks for all the memories Hak💛🖤
@danwollweber22: Sad it had end this way last year was incredible but ultimately the right decision imo 💛🖤
@sethalno_16: Only one man should be considered as the next boss and his initials is J.S. Come on the board make the right call. #upthestones
@Stephen88609909: Thanks Hak won’t forget last season, and maybe we will see you in the NLS next season? All the best 🖤💛
@eddiesphone: Correct decision. Thanks for the memories hak!
@DaveT_96: Thank you Hak for all the work you have done, sorry this season has been so tough 💛🖤
@djparker79: Thanks for some wonderful memories Hak, all the best 🖤🧡
@paulh66runs: The right decision given where we are right now, but under the Hak the feelgood factor came back to the club after that fantastic 21/22 and I hope he will be remembered for that. It was brilliant to see the Gallagher packed and rocking for those last 2 games.
@adamnation18_: thank you Hak, time was right to go but thank you for everything and for winning us the title 🖤💛
@ollyy_mufc: Appreciate what he’s done for us but this was the correct decision. Hopefully we can get back to winning ways and stay up with the new investment that’s supposedly happening.
@JoeCrowthermufc: Thank you Hak. Last season was the best but it’s time for a change best of luck in the future 💛🖤💛🖤
@benstonesfc1: Gutted it’s ended like this. Hak has always been good with me, interviews might not always show that but he was always honest and didn’t hold back on his feelings. Giving him a hug after winning the league was a special feeling. Will never forget what he gave us last year 🖤💛
@DarranPearce: I’m not surprised by this but at the same time they are probably doing as well as they can and he did win the league last season. Will be surprised if anyone can keep them up
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