TERRY SPILLANE has left his role as manager of Thamesmead Town after the club's Ryman North play-off hopes were ended on Saturday.
The 4-3 defeat at Spillane's former club Maldon & Tiptree meant the top five are now out of reach for the Mead, who finished 13th last season.
The ex-Redbridge boss took over at Thamesmead last February, replacing Keith McMahon, but left on Monday by mutual consent after discussions with chairman Paul Bowden Brown.
Spillane said: “I've enjoyed my time at TTFC and feel that we've achieved a lot in my time at the club.
“I'd just like to thank my back room staff (Tony, Craig, Darran and Carly) for their help and support, as well as Under-21 manager Gary, for producing a number of players who have featured for me. Dave (the club secretary) who has been immense, as well as the old committee members, and I'd also like to thank the chairman for his unconditional support given to me.
“Most importantly, I'd like to thank all of the players who have worn the club's colours in my time and have given everything for me.
“Finally, a thank you to all the club's supporters who have been magnificent and I'm sure they will be for the new manager whoever he may be.”
Chairman Brown added: “I'd like put on record my thanks to Terry for all he's done during his reign as manager of TTFC, and I wish him well for the future on behalf of everyone at the club.
“We've had a discussion since our game at Maldon on Saturday, and it's a disappointing day that we have agreed to go our separate ways. Terry will always be welcome at the SCT.”
