Folkestone Invicta Football Club can confirm that it has parted company with first-team manager Andy Drury.

Chairman Josh Healey said: “Andy has put his everything into this club and worked tirelessly to help drive us forward.

“I’d like to personally thank him for the dedication and commitment he has given over the past 15 months.

“We’ve had a strong relationship from day one, which means this decision hasn’t been an easy one to make.

“However I feel a change is necessary to take the club in the direction we want to go and to give us the best opportunity of where we want to be.

“On behalf of the club, we’re truly grateful for Andy’s contributions and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Further announcements regarding the team’s management will be communicated in due course.

We appreciate the continued support of our fans as we move forward.