Stones chairman stamps down on ill-discipline

MAIDSTONE UNITED chairman Paul Bowden-Brown has confirmed that Alan Walker and Lloyd Hume will continue to manage the first team next season.

Mr Bowden-Brown told www.maidstoneunited.co.uk  : “Although it is common knowledge that I have every confidence in my management team and appreciate where they have taken this club over the past three seasons, to say that I was disappointed with some of our performances last season would be an understatement.”

The Stones narrowly escaped relegation on the last day of the season by beating Folkestone Invicta 1-0 to retain their Ryman Premier League status.

Mr Bowden-Brown added: “I have sat down with Alan and Lloyd and discussed all of my concerns and agreed what will be expected from them next season, and a strategy to move the club forward.

“In particular I made the club’s feelings known over the very poor discipline record of the team and of Lloyd himself.

“Lloyd has apologised personally for his inappropriate behaviour at times and in particular his two unnecessary sending offs.

“I’m looking for my management team and players to fulfil their obligations as role models for the club and have high expectations for next season.”

It has been agreed that the club’s Code of Conduct will be reinforced; it will now be applied formally both to the team and to all non-playing staff, including the management team and any misconduct charges will be examined by a club disciplinary committee. Any incident deemed serious enough could end up with the immediate dismissal of the individual involved.

Next season there will be a host of mouth-watering local derbies against Dartford, Dover Athletic, Margate, Ramsgate and Tonbridge Angels. Season tickets will be available from Monday 5 May.

Article courtesy of www.maidstoneunited.co.uk