Harrow Borough manager Dave Anderson has decided to step aside after a run of one league win in ten, but will remain manager until his successor is found.

The 52-year-old made the decision on Monday evening and will now help Boro search for his replacement.

Anderson, who joined the club in 2011 after leaving Slough Town, steps down with the side 23rd in the Isthmian Premier Division – two points and as many places from safety.

A statement released by Harrow Borough on Wednesday morning read as follows: “On Monday evening Dave Anderson informed representatives of the Board of Harrow Borough Football Club that he regretfully was standing down from his role as manger.

“He cited the team’s poor run of results as the main reason.

“He also wanted on record his appreciation of the patience and support he had received from The Chairman, Board, VPs and Supporters through a difficult period.

“He has agreed to continue his role until the club have found his successor and has additionally agreed to be involved in the recruitment process.

“Once a new manager is in place he is expected to leave the Club which he had also served on previous occasions as assistant manager.

“Harrow Borough would like to place on record their thanks to him for all his hard work over the threeand-a-half years that he has been managing the side and wish him all the best for the future.

“Applicants for the post of first team manager should put their applications in writing to the chairman care of the club address, or alternatively by email to peter@harrowboro.co.uk.”

Anderson was appointed as David Howell’s replacement in June 2011 after the latter left for St Albans City.

In his first season Anderson helped Boro avoid the drop, finishing 17th in the Isthmian Premier Division.

The following saw incremental improvement with a 15th-place finish, before Boro slipped to 18th last term.

The former goalkeeper lists Hendon, St Albans City and AFC Wimbledon among his former employers.

Anderson was unavailable for comment.

Boro’s winless streak in the league extended to six games on Saturday as they succumbed to a 4-2 home defeat by East Thurrock United.

Marc Charles-Smith and John Sonuga scored either side of half-time to put Harrow 2-0 up.

However braces from Lewis Smith and Sam Higgins turned the game on its head and sent Boro to their ninth home defeat.

Boro travel to Hampton & Richmond on Saturday.