Their dismissals came after a run of six defeats in the past seven matches, the last of which saw the Nailers beaten 4-2 at basement club, Tividale on Saturday.

That defeat leaves the Nailers struggling in 18th position in the Evo-Stik Division One South Table after being relegated from the Premier Division last season.

Belper Town chairman, Alan Benfield made the announcement after speaking to Albans (pictured) on Sunday to inform him of the Board’s decision.

Benfield said, “It’s a shame that things haven’t worked out for Jim and Wayne but a record of only 6 wins out of the last 33 games, speaks for itself.

“The Board have fully backed them despite relegation at the end of last season and had hoped that we would be challenging for honours this time rather than wallowing in the relegation areas.

The Club’s senior professionals, Phil Watt and Dan Haystead have agreed to take on caretaker management roles until the search for successors to Albans and Hallcro has been concluded.

The Club has set a deadline of Tuesday, 6th October for potential candidates to apply for the vacant managerial position, following which a short list will be compiled with interviews held shortly afterwards.

Applications for the position, incorporating personal CVs, should be submitted to the club by email to info@belpertownfc.co.uk.

Club Chairman, Alan Benfield can be contacted for an informal discussion on 07799 646756.