TONY O’Driscoll has resigned from his post as Hayes & Yeading manager.

O’Driscoll’s side suffered an embarrassing 7-1 defeat at Staines Town last night to leave them just two points above the Blue Square South relegation zone.

Hayes & Yeading have registered just one win in their last 10 games and have gone backwards since the departure of Nas Bashir in February.

A statement released by O’Driscoll, who will now move back to his role as director of football, expressed his disappointment at the club’s recent performances.

He said: "I would like to personally apologise to each and every fan who has paid money in recent weeks to watch Hayes and Yeading United.

“At times our performances have been nothing short of a disgrace. Whilst our preparations and parts of our game have been spot-on, other aspects have been embarrassing and I feel it is only right that I step aside and allow the younger heads within our side take the lead."

Following discussions with the club’s directors, assistant boss Tristan Lewis and coach Delroy Preddie have agreed to take on the role of joint first team managers until the end of the season.