PETER Duffield has stepped down as Belper Town manager.
Duffield resigned from his post following the Nailers' 5-1 defeat at Buxton on Saturday.
He led Belper to promotion last season but his side are still searching for their first win in the Evo-Stik League Premier Division and are bottom of the table.
Duffield's assistant, Mick Godber, will also be leaving the Marston's Stadium.
Club director Dave Laughlin said: "Peter Duffield has had three great seasons at the club, culminating in promotion to the Premier Division at the end of last season.
"He has always been an honest and honourable man and I'm personally saddened that things haven't worked out for him and his management team this season.
"Peter and Mick leave with our very best wishes and with our heartfelt thanks for taking the club to its highest ever place in the non-league system.
"What they have done for this club will never be forgotten by our supporters, nor by everyone else connected with the club."
