Herne Bay Football Club have announced that they have parted company with manager Simon Halsey.

The news followed Thursday night’s 3-1 home defeat to Corinthian Casuals and a statement from Trevor Kennett, Herne Bay’s Club Chairman reads:

“Following tonight’s defeat and after discussing our current performances with the Director’s of the Club I decided to relieve Simon of his first team duties as Manager.

“It is a sad day for everyone at the Club, clearly Simon is disappointed, however I believe that it is the right decision. I would like to thank Simon for all that he has done for the Club over the past seasons and wish him well in the future.

“What is important now is to move the Club forward by trying to raise our performances over the last three games of the season and to build for next season.

“I have asked Anthony Deer to look after first team duties for our last three games of the season and the search for a new manager to lead us forward next season starts now.”

Herne Bay are back in action again in the Ryman League Division One South on Saturday afternoon as they entertain league leaders Dulwich Hamlet.