Having taken time to consider his future after last week’s playoff disappointment Lewis feels that, for a number of reasons, he does not wish to commit to a further season in charge. He has prepared a statement for supporters that we will place on our supporters pages.

The club would like to place on record its gratitude to Lewis for stepping up from Team Captain to Manager last year and providing a season to remember which resulted in the club’s best league finish in six years.

He and his family will of course always be welcome at Grays Athletic.

The club will make a further announcement during the week in which it will confirm whether external applications will be invited.