Whitstable Town have sacked manager Mark Munday (pictured), with just 10 games of the Ryman League Division 1 South season remaining.

The decision was taken at a board meeting following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Horsham YMCA - a result which left Town bottom of the table.

Long-serving coach Mark Lane has been put in charge for the remainder of the season.

A statement released by the club explained: “The board were hoping that Mark Munday could turn results around but the last three matches have seen nine goals conceded and just one scored and they (the board) needed to act to try and resolve the situation.

“The board would like to thank Mark Munday for all his hard work and fully understand that the job has not been easy with lots of matches cancelled this season. We wish him well for the future.”

The Whitstable job was Munday’s first in management following a distinguished playing career but he won just eight of his 32 league games in charge and Saturday’s defeat was Town’s fourth in succession. They are also the division's lowest scorers with just 24 all season.