Athlone man Hayes appointed caretaker manager of Charlton Athletic

Hayes has been on the backroom staff of the club and will be supported in his duties by U18s boss Jason Pearce, the former Addicks captain.

HOT SEAT: Charlton have placed Anthony Hayes in caretaker charge after sacking manager Ben Garner on Monday. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Former Athlone Town and Limerick player Anthony Hayes (36) has been elevated to caretaker manager of Charlton Athletic.

The Irishman – whose playing career was cut short by injury at 23 – has been promoted to The Valley hotseat after Ben Garner was sacked on Monday with the Addicks languishing 17th in the Sky Bet League One table.