Hayes & Yeading United name FA Vase winner Jamie Tompkins

Former Ascot United manager Jamie Tompkins returns to the dugout with Isthmian League South Central Division One side Hayes & Yeading United.

The former Yellas boss left the Racecourse Ground in the summer and has bided his time before taking on another role.

Closely linked to the Kingstonian position which became vacant about a month ago, Tompkins is confirmed to be back in the dugout with Hayes & Yeading.

The club relieved manager Simon Lane of his duties on Friday with a statement saying: “Following friendly conversations this week, it is with great regret that we announce Simon Lane will be leaving his post as Manager of Hayes and Yeading United by Mutual Consent.”

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He heads to his new club with a strong reputation, having led Ascot to the Isthmian League play-offs last season. During seven seasons with Yellas, Tompkins won the Hellenic League Cup and the Combined Nations League Premier Division title. He famously won the FA Vase and national recognition for the club which in 2007 played Step 7 football in the Thames Valley Premier League.

Hayes is just one point outside the playoffs this season.

Speaking to Football in Berkshire following his appointment, Tompkins said: “It’s great to be back playing with an ambitious football club in Hayes & Yeading United. I’m looking forward to meeting the playing squad, supporters and club staff, and making progress on and off the pitch.”

Tompkins just missed playing against his former club. Ascot beat Hayes & Yeading United 5-2 on Saturday. The two clubs will meet again at Skyex Stadium on March 21.