Chelmsford City have sacked manager Glenn Pennyfather after their failure to win promotion from the Blue Square Bet South.
Pennyfather, 50, had been in charge of the club since 2009, having previously spent two seasons on the coaching staff at Melbourne Park.
The Clarets finished fifth in the Blue Square Bet South table at the end of the regular season, and were beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Salisbury City in their play-off semi-final.
Pennyfather's departure comes at the end of a memorable season where he led his side to an FA Cup shock against Colchester and the last 16 of the FA Trophy.
A statement from the club said: "Chelmsford City have this morning confirmed the departure of Glenn Pennyfather as manager with immediate effect after he was released from his contract, thanking him for seven years of service to the Clarets which has brought the club a great deal of success."
Chairman Mansell Wallace said: "Glenn has been a fantastic servant to our club and an extremely good man who has brought us a lot of joy over the years.
"It goes without saying that we wish Glenn every success for his future in the game and we thank him for everything he has done.
"We feel now is the right time for a change, and we'll be advertising for a new manager to guide us forward."
