Following a meeting with owners, the club confirmed that Allinson has agreed to step down as manager by mutual consent with immediate effect.

In a statement, the club said: “We would like to extend our thanks to Ian for his hard work and dedication over the last six years and will always cherish the memories from this period, including last season’s FA Cup First Round victory - a game televised across the nation and beyond and a moment which will forever be remembered in the club’s history.

“Although Ian will not be involved with the footballing side of the club, he will continue his non-football role as commercial manager.”

The club will now look to embark on the recruitment of a head coach for the first team and, for the time being, David Noble has agreed to act as interim head coach, supported by the club’s backroom coaching and medical team.