Relegated Braintree Town and manager Hakan Hayrettin have parted company.

The decision was a mutual one, Hayrettin having joined the club in September after a poor start to the season.

He guided Iron to their best-ever FA Cup run and matched its best performance in the FA Trophy. But a combination of injuries to key players and a dip in form in the last few weeks of the season saw the Essex club slip into the relegation places of the National League – finishing one win from safety.

Chairman Lee Harding said: “If we had appointed Hakan back in the summer and given him that blank sheet of paper I am sure we would not have struggled as we have.

“He’s given us everything and came so close the securing our status.”

Hayrettin admitted: “We’re all disappointed how it finished. I’d like to thank everyone that helped me and I wish the club all the best for the future.”