Doherty took the Ropes to a fourth-place finish in the First Division last season, where they led the league late on, and also saw his side finish as runners-up in the London Senior Trophy.

Bridon Ropes were a joy to watch throughout the 2018/19 season, mixing their attacking flair with a tough resilience at the back. Three of their side finished near the top of the goalscorers charts and the 94 goals collected in 34 league games was the second most in the Division.

Promotion was a real possibility for them all throughout the year but losses in their final few games saw them drop down to fourth place, which ironically would be a good enough position from which to seal a promotion place in the coming season.

Doherty was also the club`s leading scorer and also leaving the club is assistant-manager Uche Ibemere, who looks to be taking the manager`s job at local side AFC Mottingham