KEN Stewart has vowed to take a hands-on role at Wimborne Town having been appointed acting chairman for a second time.

The former Magpies chief has stepped back into the role following Paula Henley’s departure earlier this month, a position he temporarily resumed after Paul Miller’s exit in April last year.

Stewart revealed Henley’s resignation had come as a “bolt from the blue” and that he had yet to read the article which publicised her reasons for leaving the club.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s open forum at Cuthbury (7.30pm), Stewart said the Wimborne board would not actively seek an alternative but would remain “open to the idea” of interested parties coming forward.

Stewart told the Daily Echo: “I am getting back into it a bit more now. We will carry on and look forward to getting everything sorted out for the new ground.

“I think any club at our level would welcome new directors or people who want to help out but things are likely to stay the same at the moment.

“We will not be advertising for anybody else but, like any other club, we need people and if the right ones come along then great.

“One or two are keen to come on board but we will how that progresses.”

Henley insisted her position as chairperson had been made “untenable” by the influence of “dead wood” on the Wimborne board.

On the comments, Stewart said: “I have heard bits and pieces but would prefer to see it in black and white before making any comment, if any at all.

“We wish Paula well. She obviously came in and thought twice about it and we would not want to hold anyone at Wimborne against their wishes. I was slightly shocked and disappointed. Her short stay was useful but would have been more beneficial to the club had she stayed.

“I thought everything was okay. She has other things to deal with which we understand and hope that things go well for her.”

Meanwhile, Stewart declared himself content with the club’s on-field progress under manager Steve Cuss.

“We are quite happy with the players and progress this season considering the budget Steve has to play with,” added Stewart.

“If things progress, which hopefully they will, there might be more (resources) available. We would expect a better position should the budget increase.”