Ashby Ivanhoe FC have announced tonight (Wednesday) that they have parted company with chairman Stuart Bonser.

In a statement on social media, the club says they have 'requested he resign' and thanked him for his 10 years' service.

The statement adds that the Midland League club are looking for 'fresh faces' as they seek to progress the club.

The full statement reads: "Ashby Ivanhoe CIC directors Jon Emmerson and Neil Johnson, are disappointed to have to announce that they have requested he resign from the position of chairman with immediate effect.

"Whilst there has been a huge amount of progress over the past 10 years, including the introduction of a junior/youth section and moving the club to our now home on Lower Packington Road, it's felt that fresh ideas and leadership are needed to push the club on to the next level, now we have purchased the NFU Sports Ground as our own.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Stuart for his dedication and hard work he has put into the club in his 10 years in the position, and wish him well in any new venture in the future.

"The directors are progressing quickly to recruit experienced people to support the current club officials to set up the new structure that will give it stability and sustainability going forwards.

"Further announcements will be made in the coming days."