Herne Bay have sacked manager Simon Halsey following Thursday night’s 3-1 home defeat to Corinthian Casuals.

Bay have won just four league games in 2013 and their latest defeat leaves them sitting 15 in Ryman League, Division 1 South.

Chairman Trevor Kennett decided to make a change with a view to having a more successful 2013/14 season.

Mr Kennett, in a statement, said: “Following (Thursday night’s) defeat and after discussing our current performances with the directors 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.”

Goalkeeping coach Anthony Deer has been handed temporary responsibility of first team affair at Winch’s Field.

“The search for a new manager to lead us forward next season starts now,” added the club chairman.

Halsey had admitted this week that the tough schedule, brought about by numerous postponements over the last few months, had left some of his players tired.

Title-chasing Dulwich Hamlet visit Bay on Saturday.