Rutter has reluctantly decided to step down from his position due to his full-time commitment with the Chelsea Foundation at the Cowes Enterprise College.

Club official Pete Jeffery told https://www.cowessportsfc.com: "The club has appointed Max Draper as his successor.

"Steve will stay at the club as a director of football and will help Max settle into his new role as required.

"He will also continue to develop the club's forthcoming ties with the Chelsea FC Foundation, the Cowes ladies sides and the Cowes and Gurnard youth teams.

"We would like to thank Steve for his work and wish Max the best of luck in his new role.

"Details of Max's backroom staff will be confirmed in due course."

Draper was the reserve team player-manager and led his side to fifth in Division One of the Island League.