Ramsgate are looking for a new manager. Following Saturday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Three Bridges, manager Lloyd Blackman tendered his resignation with immediate effect.

It is understood that he was asked to reconsider, but his decision was final and the club have reluctantly accepted his resignation.

Blackman is believed to have cited a mixture of private reasons as well as the work being done to restructure the club for his resignation.

He’s been in the Southwood hot-seat for just under two years after taking the manager’s position following the departure of Jim and Danny Ward, for whom he worked as a coach.

The club’s website goes onto state, “Lloyd’s work within the club has been much appreciated by the Ram’s supporters who liked his friendly and courteous manner.  All at the club would like to place on the record our thanks to Lloyd for his efforts and wish him well for the future.  With any change comes opportunity. The club will now advertise for a new manager to build on Lloyd’s hard work and help take us forward.”