TONBRIDGE Angels have parted company with manager Tony Dolby.

The club announced on Monday evening that Dolby has left the Angels, along with his assistant Mike Rutherford.

Tonbridge were knocked out of the FA Cup by lower league opposition on Saturday when they lost 3-1 at Ryman League Division 1 North Ware in the fourth qualifying round.

In a statement released on Tonbridge's official website, the club confirmed that the Ryman League Premier Division game at AFC Hornchurch will be covered by reserve team management duo Julian Leigh and Simon Balsdon. The club stated that they will make a full further statement in due course.

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