Athlone's Anthony Hayes takes up new coaching role

Athlone man Anthony Hayes has been appointed U21 coach at Crystal Palace Football Club.

Hayes has departed his role as Gillingham assistant manager to take up his new position with the South London based club.

Hayes was appointed assistant manager of the League 2 team in June 2024, but has now opted to undertake a fresh challenge on his coaching journey.

Having started his coaching career in England with Premier League club Brentford, Hayes joined Charlton Athletic in June 2016 where he served numerous academy and first team coaching roles prior to his departure in September 2023.

Hayes was also a member of the Sunderland first-team coaching staff until his departure from the Stadium of Light at the end of last season.