Stack approached the club earlier this week and indicated a role to become head of goalkeeping at Premier League Watford has arisen.

Stack expressed his desire to pursue a new role in the next chapter of his career to the club and as of today, he will be retiring from professional football.

Stack told https://www.eastleighfc.com: “It’s a sad day for me to retire from playing. After I was approached by Watford to take up this exciting role I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Eastleigh and I would like to thank the supporters, players, staff and managers who have all been part of my time here. There is a great group of lads here this season and I am convinced Andy Hessenthaler will get it right. I wish the club every success in the future”.