FALMOUTH Town head of football Steve Kimberley has stepped down from his post and ended his five year association with the club.

Speaking to the Packet Kimberley said balancing football and work commitments had become ‘almost impossible’, and admitted that over the course of last season he often felt he was ‘spread too thin.’

“It was really hard last year,” he said, “but I decided to see it through and reevaluate my position at the end of the season, and the conclusion I’ve come to is that I just don’t have the same amount of time as I used to.

“I love the club and I always will. To be involved with a football club like Falmouth Town is any football fan’s dream, and I had a tremendous burst of pride whenever I walked into the clubhouse or the dressing room, but I think now is the right time to walk away.

“It’s been an honour and a privilege to be involved with it, but I’m just worn out.”

Kimberley’s departure leaves behind it a void which first team manager Robbie Stephens knows will be difficult to fill.

“He was always enthusiastic,” said Stephens. “The players like him, everybody likes him - Steve’s a likeable guy, and he'll take some replacing.

“On a personal note I'll miss him being around the place, but he’s got to do what he thinks is best.”

Falmouth Town director Graham Medlyn said: “The club wishes to thank Steve for all he’s done over the years, and to wish him well in whatever he goes on to do next.”

Kimberley said that although he’d received plenty of offers, he had no intention of getting involved with another football club in the near future.

“You don’t leave Falmouth Town to go somewhere else,” he said.

“I’m not saying  I’ll never be involved in football again, but it’ll be nice to just be a fan for a while.”

Kimberley officially stepped down as chairman last year, shortly after Bickland Park owners Falmouth Town AFC Ltd took over running of the club in a move designed to safeguard its future.

In his new role as head of football he remained heavily involved in the week to week running of the first team.

But the departure of manager Alan Carey last October prompted a player exodus.

And after fresh concerns were raised in November over the state of its finances, the club found itself fighting to stay afloat both on and off the pitch.

“Falmouth Town is definitely in a transition period,” said Kimberley, “but the fans need to keep supporting it, turning up to games, and bringing the youngsters along because they’re the life blood of football.

“I’ve made some really good, lasting friendships with lots of people at Falmouth Town - not just with fans - and I’ll miss it, but I just can’t give it the time it needs anymore.”