Lloyd Blackman has quit as manager of Ramsgate after nearly two years in charge.

Blackman's resignation was announced by the Bostik South East club on Sunday evening.

He departs with the Rams 13th in the table with 17 points from 15 games. Their 3-1 loss at Three Bridges on Saturday means Blackman departs after a run of just one win in seven games, although four of those matches have ended in draws.

A club statement said Blackman "cited a mixture of private reasons as well as the work being done to restructure the club for his resignation".

The statement continued: "He was asked to reconsider, but his decision was final and the club have reluctantly accepted his resignation."

Blackman took over in January 2017 while this year he guided Ramsgate to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, where they were knocked out by National League South Hemel Hempstead.

"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," concluded the club statement.

"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."

Ramsgate's next game is at home to Ashford, who recently appointed Tommy Warrilow as their new boss, on Saturday.