TUNBRIDGE Wells manager Martin Farnie has been sacked after almost two years at the helm.

Despite an emphatic 5-2 win over Faversham at the weekend Wells are languishing fifth from bottom of the Kent League Premier Division, having won just twice in eight attempts.

Assistant manager Steve Gibbons is expected to take charge of the team for Saturday's Premier Division Cup game at VCD Athletic.

FOR THE FULL STORY ON THE CONTROVERSY SURRONDING MARTIN FARNIE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS, SEE THIS WEEK'S KENT MESSENGER