By PON_News
In a significant development for Notts County Football Club, Stuart Maynard has been appointed as the new head coach. This announcement comes following the departure of Luke Williams, who has moved on to join Championship side Swansea City.
Maynard, who has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, is set to take charge of his first training session on Friday. He will then lead the team in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture against Stockport County.
The appointment of Maynard has been met with great enthusiasm and anticipation. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record, having established himself as one of the most exciting managers outside the English Football League (EFL) during his time at Wealdstone.
Maynard's journey in football management has been nothing short of remarkable. He played a pivotal role in helping Wealdstone clinch the 2019-20 National League South title while serving as assistant to Dean Brennan. Following Brennan's departure, Maynard took over the reins in March 2021 and navigated the team through the immense challenges presented by the Covid pandemic.
Under his leadership, Wealdstone achieved their highest league position in 35 years and continued to exceed expectations with an improved 13th-place finish in the 2022-23 season.
The board of directors at Notts County have expressed their confidence in Maynard's abilities. In a statement, they said, “We’ve been tracking Stuart’s progress for a long time and have huge respect for the outstanding job he’s done at Wealdstone on limited resources. We believe he will thrive in a full-time environment and is an excellent fit for us in terms of his playing philosophy, which puts him in a strong position to settle in quickly and lead our continued push for promotion to League One."
The board also acknowledged the contributions of Jim O’Brien, Tom Weal, and Joao Alves, who guided the team following Williams’ departure. Alves will be promoted to the role of first team coach.
The board further added, "With Stuart in place, we’re also now in a stronger position to help the squad with additions before the end of the transfer window."
The club also expressed its gratitude to Wealdstone for their professional handling of Maynard’s departure and wished them all the best for the rest of the season.
Indeed, it’s a thrilling period for Notts County. Supporters are keenly anticipating the impact of Maynard’s appointment on the squad’s future performances.
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