Tate (pictured) took charge of the Stamford-based outfit at the start of the month following the resignation of Mark Baines.

He faced a massive re-building project at the Torney Limited Stadium with just one player remaining from last season's squad.

Tate saw a 9-0 defeat against Pitching In Northern Premier League Division One Midlands neighbours and a 3-2 pre-season success at Burton Park Wanderers before Stones lost 3-1 at home to Peterborough League Premier Division side Stamford Bels last weekend.

A club statement said: "Following a very short tenure as manager of Blackstones FC, Alfie Tate and the club have decided to part company.

"Blackstones FC wish Alfie success in future projects and are sure he will succeed in any future ventures.

The club moved quickly to appoint Ryan Hunnings as their new manager.

He started his managerial career at Langtoft United and managed there for two seasons, leading them to the Peterborough Senior Cup final and victory in the Jack Hogg Memorial Shield, before moving on to Huntingdon Town as joint manager and then Oakham United as manager.

Most recently, he has been at Uppingham Town in the Peterborough League Premier Division, reaching the Senior Cup final before the season was cut short because of the pandemic.