Jon Meakes has resigned as manager of Chesham United following a 4-0 drubbing at the weekend at home to Harrow Borough.

Meakes has left The Generals stranded at the bottom of the league, with just one point from eight league games so far this campaign.

Meakes guided Chesham to the verge of the play-offs in the Evo Stik Premier Division South last season after a fantastic run at the table.

Having taken over from Andy Leese, he has overseen a huge haul of players come and go at The Meadow during his tenure.

Following the departure, Chesham chairman Brian McCarthy said: “In many ways it is a sad day, Jon has been part of the club for over 12 years, both when he was an assistant to Andy Leese and for the last 18 months as manager.

"During which he has been an integral part of a successful Chesham United over the past decade, enjoying promotion to the Southern Premier Division, taking us to a Southern Premier Division play-off final and creating some of the very best FA Cup memories in recent years. But all good things must come to an end, and the board felt it was right to discuss the situation with Jon now, and make a fresh start.

"I am sure the supporters would like to join me in wishing Jon all the very best for the future, and no doubt he will succeed in the next challenge he takes on. It has been a difficult start to the season, not helped by wretched luck with injuries, but we need now to start to look forward to the season ahead with optimism, unity and belief for a successful future.”

Mark Swales will take over the reins on an interim basis starting with tomorrow night’s clash with Aylesbury United whilst the board meet to decide on a more permanent arrangement for the remainder of the season and beyond.