Ardley United have been left in turmoil after joint bosses Ian Feaver and Paul Berry left the GLS Football League Premier Division club by mutual consent.

Feaver, who took over with Berry two seasons ago after the sacking of Paul Spittle, handed his resignation to chairman Norman Stacey on Monday, while Berry went after Stacey asked him step down.

Senior players Tony Bott, skipper Chris Johnson and Stacey will take charge of the side for Saturday's trip to Highworth Town.

Feaver said: "I resigned because the joint manager arrangement wasn't working. I have nothing against Paul personally because he's a friend of mine.

"But I found it difficult not being able to implement my own management style.

"Paul has a more disciplined approach, while mine is to have more fun and to encourage the players to express themselves. I could not be myself, so the only solution was to resign."

Berry said: "I don't have a reason for leaving. I went to a meeting with Norman on Sunday, knowing that Ian had gone, and asked what the future was for me at the club. He said there wasn't one and the chairman would be seeking a new management team.

"I was pretty shocked when I was asked to leave. I thought I would have the option of taking over as manager put to me. It's a shame, because it's a very good football club."

Berry added: "I didn't have a problem with Ian, or with Norman. We just have different personalities."

Feaver denied his resignation had anything to do with him missing Saturday's FA Vase game against Carterton to watch son Alex make his debut for Didcot Town.

"I had arranged with the chairman to take the day off. While I was there, it gave me time to think and I didn't miss it.

"A lot of people have jumped to the conclusion that I left so I could watch Alex play football. That's not the case."

Stacey said: "I thought they complemented each other well. They saved us from relegation last season. They did a good job.

"I can't praise them enough, but you could not have one without the other and when Ian went, I asked Paul to step down and he agreed.