Vospers Oak Villa's manager Martin Burgess has announced his decision to resign at the end of the season, along with assistant manager Kev Harley.

The duo took charge of the club just under three years ago, with the team lying in the bottom three of the Carlsberg SW Peninsula League division one west.

They have turned the club into a top four side in the division and are currently battling with Helston for a top two finish this season.

A statement from Burgess, on Cornwallfootballforum.com, said: "After our three year commitment, which had been the plan from day one with Vospers Oak Villa F.C, Kev Harley (assistant manager) and I have given our notice of resignation from the club at the end of the season.

"We have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges we have faced over this period but firmly believe we have taken the club as far as we can. When we were appointed, we inherited a side 3rd from bottom in the league with no reserve team in place. We take great pride in helping the club turn the corner and turning them into a top fourside in the Division 1 West league whilst once again establishing a reserve side.

"I would like to publicly thank chairman John Cooper for his tremendous support over the past seasons. John and his small band of committee members work tirelessly for the club and don't get the credit they deserve. My biggest thanks must go to the players I have been luckily enough to work with. Their dedication and loyalty to Kev and I has been second to none whilst not even taking a penny in expenses from the club.

"Whoever the next manager maybe, they will find a great bunch of players and committee to work with and I sincerely wish them and Vospers all the very best.

I have no plans on where my future holds but I'm certain that Kev and I still wish to be involved in local football. We still have a job to finish at Vospers and our preseason goal of a top four finish is certainly still within our grasp."