The club have placed on record its gratitude to him for his tireless work and professionalism and success he bought the club last season in winning the Total Motion Midland League Premier Division.

However, over the past weeks neither party could not agree on a new contract and have therefore come to this conclusion.

Fowler was appointed as Ilkeston boss in December 2018.

The former Coventry City, Huddersfield Town and Kidderminster Harriers midfielder had developed a credible reputation in non-League football, playing a leading role at Nuneaton Town in the National League North.

Chief Operating Officer Nick Hawkins told http://www.ilkestontownfc.co.uk: "It's a sad day for the club losing someone of Lee's calibre but inevitably both parties have to be happy and we were not in a position to fulfil the original contract Lee was offered.

“We have tried tirelessly over the past month to find a common ground, but it wasn't to be, we lose a great coach but more importantly a great person and he will be missed by myself, staff and players alike.

“I have no doubt Lee will go onto great things has he has an incredible work ethic and desire to succeed and I will follow his career closely”.