Teversal have announced that Lewis Saxby has been released of his duties as manager of their Toolstation NCEL Division One side following Saturday's 6-2 defeat at Lincoln Moorlands Railway.

A club statement said: "This was the club's third straight league defeat along with their exit from the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Cup. Add the current form to a poor pre-season and a run of six games without a win at the end of last season, it now means it is ten league games without a win.

"The club have offered Lewis the opportunity to carry on working within the management team while he completes his Level 2 coaching course and gain experience from within the management team without the pressures the senior manager post in the club brings.

"Unfortunately, Lewis has declined that opportunity and chosen to leave the club immediately. All at Teversal FC would like to thank Lewis for his efforts and wish him all the best in the future.

"Moving forward, Scott Simpson will become caretaker manager with the task of preparing the side for the tough task ahead, starting with a baptism of fire with the first local derby of the season with the visit of AFC Mansfield to Carnarvon Street.

"The club would like to thank Scott for taking the role on whilst the directors evaluate their full options before making any further statement on a long-term replacement to ensure that the club initially maintains its step 6 status in the National League System and try to regain entry into the FA Cup."