Eastbourne Town have accepted the resignation of manager Ady Colwell in the wake of the 9-0 Boxing Day defeat at Horsham YMCA.
Colwell offered his resignation to chairman Rupert Imich today with Town in the Ryman League division one south relegation places.
Jon Purdey takes temporary charge for Tuesday's game with Burgess Hill.
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