Lewis steps down but is staying on

11 Oct 2016 By David Watters

Director of football Tristan Lewis took charge of Hayes & Yeading United as caretaker manager on Tuesday night for the visit of St Ives Town after Mickey Lewis stood down as manager of EVO-STIK League Southern strugglers.

Lewis, pictured, returned to the club in May as the successor to Garry Haylock. He's managed just three wins so far this season after defeat in his final game in charge, Saturday’s 2-1 reverse at Redditch United in the EVO-STIK League Southern's top flight.

Despite tendering resignation on Monday night, the 51-year-old former West Brom, Derby and Oxford United player will continue to work with the club’s academy youngsters.

In a statement on the EVO-STIK League Southern Premier Division club's website, officials confirmed that director of football and UEFA A licensed coach Lewis, who's managed the club on two occasions previously, has taken the helm until a new permanent manager is appointed.

The club said: "After discussions with manager Mickey Lewis over the weekend, it has been mutually agreed that Mickey will step down as first team manager of Hayes & Yeading United with immediate effect.

"Director of football Tristan Lewis will take the reins for the forthcoming games on a caretaker basis, and the search for a new manager has already started, with a view to them taking over as soon as possible to guide the club up the Southern League Premier table."

Image courtesy of Andy Nunn

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