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New Eastleigh boss sets sights high

New Eastleigh manager Matt Gray says he has joined the Spitfires to win a second National League title.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 May 2026

GRAY SETS HIS SIGHTS HIGH WITH SPITFIRES
By Chris Dunlavy

NEW Eastleigh manager Matt Gray says he has joined the Spitfires to win a second National League title.
RETURN: Matt Gray is back in the dugout with Eastleigh

The 44-year-old was unveiled on Thursday and replaces Richard Hill, who finished the season in interim charge.
Gray began his coaching career at the Silverlake as assistant to Ian Baird before enjoying a spectacular four-year spell as manager of Sutton United.
He won the 2020-21 National League title in his second season at Gander Green Lane, then clocked an eighth-place f...

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