It has been announced, this morning, that David Batch has left AFC Sudbury, and will be joining Southern League Premier side St Neots Town.David Batch has taken the vacant role at the Cambridgeshire side, after the resignation of Gary King earlier this month.
Coach Steve Eastaugh, and goalkeeping coach Darren Plowman have also both left the Brundon Lane club, to take up roles at Rowley Park.
Reserve team coach Danny Laws will temporarily take charge of the first-team squad.
A statement on the club website from club chairman Philip Turner read: "It is with regret that I have to announce that the Board has accepted the resignations of David Batch, Steve Eastaugh and Darren Plowman who will be leaving the Club with immediate effect to join St Neots Town FC."
AFC travel to Needham Market on New Year's Day (Thursday, 3pm, in their first fixture of the new year.
Batch's 18 Months at Brundon Lane
May 2013 - Joins AFC from Wroxham, alongside Eastlaugh, taking the vacant role following Chris Tracey's exit
10 Aug 2013 - Won 3-1 away to Thurrock in first league match
12 Oct 2013 - Reached Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup but lose at Suffolk rivals Needham Market
16 Nov 2013 - Hold Conference South side Tonbridge Angels to a 1-1 draw away in the FA Trophy Third Qualifying, but lose the home replay.
26 Nov 2013 - Records biggest win as Sudbury boss, as Yellows beat Burnham 6-1 in the Robert Dyas League Cup third round.
8 Apr 2014 - Become runners-up in Robert Dyas League Cup Final, losing away to Maidstone United
26 Apr 2014 - Finish 10th in Ryman North League, eleven points off the play-offs, winning 5-1 away at Barkingside in their final match
13 Dec 2014 - Reach FA Trophy First Round Proper, but are defeat 1-0 away at Conference side Braintree
26 Dec 2014 - Defeated 1-0 at home to Brightlingsea Regent
30 Dec 2014 - Resigns from AFC