Simon Wormull quits as Crawley Down manager

Wormull took over in the summer and led the Anvils to the top of Ryman South by the end of August with five wins and a draw in the first six games.

Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at home to Sittingbourne was the fifth loss in succession in all competitions but Crawley Down remain well placed for a play-off challenge in sixth place.

Chairman Brian Suckling has reluctantly accepted Wormull’s resignation.

He said: “Simon’s time with us, although short, has been tremendous considering what was available to him.

“We are hopeful he will retain a link with the club, even if it was a consultation type of role, possibly with the development of youth football.

“Simon explained his reasons to me for making this very tough decision. It is a real shame but I understand his situation and for that reason I won’t stand in his way.”

Suckling is hopeful coach Alan Kenworthy and the rest of Wormull’s backroom team will remain at the club.

The club will now embark of finding a replacement.

Wormull said: “It was a really tough decision and was not for football related reasons. There are things in my personal life I need to address.

“I have put a very good team together and built a structure which I hope the club can continue and progress with.”