FORMER Chipstead boss John Hamsher says he wishes the football club well in the future, but says that he and the club are "miles apart" in terms of their ambitions.
Hamsher resigned as Chipstead manager this week following a dismal 2013 for the Ryman League Division One South side, which has seen them fall from being play off contenders at the turn of the year to 20th in the table with three games to play.
The former central defender, who had spells with Fulham, Dagenham & Redbridge and Stevenage as a player, said that the loss of several key players had contributed to the Chips' poor recent form, which has seen them win just four league games this calendar year.
He said: "We went from being in play-off contention around Christmas time to moving down the table and it is no coincidence that since the budget was cut we haven't been able to maintain that," he said.
Hamsher praised his players though, adding that he thanked them for their time and commitment and wished the club well in the future.
But he said the club did not share his ambition, which was the main reason behind his decision to leave High Road.
He said: "I thank the club for the opportunity and I wish them well.
"There are good people at the club and I wish them well, but it just comes down to the ambitions being different. I want to kick on in my career and our ambitions are just miles apart."
No one from Chipstead Football Club has been available for comment, but on their website, the club has said it thanks Hamsher for all his hard work and wishes him well in the future.
The statement also confirmed that vice chairman Mike Ford will be in charge of first team affairs for the final three games of the season.
Chipstead host Whitstable Town at High Road tomorrow (Saturday).
Hamsher resigned as Chipstead manager this week following a dismal 2013 for the Ryman League Division One South side, which has seen them fall from being play off contenders at the turn of the year to 20th in the table with three games to play.
The former central defender, who had spells with Fulham, Dagenham & Redbridge and Stevenage as a player, said that the loss of several key players had contributed to the Chips' poor recent form, which has seen them win just four league games this calendar year.
He said: "We went from being in play-off contention around Christmas time to moving down the table and it is no coincidence that since the budget was cut we haven't been able to maintain that," he said.
Hamsher praised his players though, adding that he thanked them for their time and commitment and wished the club well in the future.
But he said the club did not share his ambition, which was the main reason behind his decision to leave High Road.
He said: "I thank the club for the opportunity and I wish them well.
"There are good people at the club and I wish them well, but it just comes down to the ambitions being different. I want to kick on in my career and our ambitions are just miles apart."
No one from Chipstead Football Club has been available for comment, but on their website, the club has said it thanks Hamsher for all his hard work and wishes him well in the future.
The statement also confirmed that vice chairman Mike Ford will be in charge of first team affairs for the final three games of the season.
Chipstead host Whitstable Town at High Road tomorrow (Saturday).
