Saltash United manager Kevin Hendy has parted company with Phil Harvey, after confirming that 'Phil is no longer my assistant manager.'

Hendy went on to add: 'I would like to thank Phil for his hard work, dedication and commitment to Saltash United and myself over the last two seasons and I wish him well in the future. Sometimes, in life, there are more important things than football and this decision was a very difficult one to make.'.

Harvey's reaction, however, suggested that the parting of ways was far from amicable.

'I was asked to supervise training on Tuesday; however the session was interrupted,' he said.

'I, therefore, left early to be later contacted by Kevin Hendy who told me I was no longer part of Saltash United Football Club. Despite very difficult personal health circumstances in the last six months, I have always given my all in the best interests of the club as a whole. That is in terms of loyalty, time, duties, significant personal sponsorship in the squad and the club's facilities. I was not aware at any time that my contribution was in question and I even recently rejected the offer of becoming manager in a proposed switch of roles within. To say I am shocked is an understatement, after various periods with the club spanning 35 years, and I will miss it greatly as the club and football is my passion and I don't think this action can be justified.

'However, I accept that the results are disappointing against the expectancy level and resources applied. The loss of my job at this club will inevitably make the everyday personal challenges of the future more exacting, but that, in itself, is a challenge I will take following the manager's decision to dismiss me.'