Lowestoft Town have appointed Cion Wren as interim first team manager with immediate effect, with Rob Eagle leaving his role as first team player/manager.
In a chairman's statement, the club said Wren has been involved for many years and most recently established the club's Scholarship Programme. The chairman said Eagle had agreed that "a new direction for the club is needed", and thanked him for his leadership in securing the club's league status at the end of last season. Dan Goffin and Martin Newson, who assisted Eagle this season, have also moved on.
The club's last six results, between 3 October and 31 October, were all defeats: 8-0 at home to Hashtag United on 10 October, and 4-0 at home to Takeley on 31 October. They scored one goal and conceded 32.
The club said it has reached a mutual agreement with Dylan Ruffles to cancel his contract, and he leaves with immediate effect. Ruffles had been captain for the last two seasons, and the club said the new management team decided a fresh start was best for both parties. Ben Haddoch's contract has been terminated at his request so he can find a club closer to his place of work. Kyle Baker has also departed, and the club thanked him for his work since the start of the season.
The chairman said more player additions will be announced this week, and the club will hold a Fans' Forum on Friday 13 November at 7.30pm.