SHANE Traynor insisted parting company with Hamworthy United had been the right thing to do and admitted: “I had taken them as far as I could.”

Traynor quit the County Ground for the second time in seven months on Saturday, citing the need for a fresh face on the back of a tumultuous campaign off the pitch.

Hammers president David Manuel was forced to deny the club was set to close during a their search for a permanent chairman prior to the return of Steve Harvey. Traynor also played down talk of financial cuts.

And at the end of a season that saw United record their lowest finishing position since joining the Wessex League’s top flight, Traynor argued a clean break would be best for all parties.

Traynor told the Daily Echo: “I felt like I had taken them as far as I could and that the club needed a change of manager to help them progress further.

“There is nothing sinister in it, I just feel I have done enough. I did the best I could in what has been a tough season behind the scenes.

“I have tried to stay as positive as I can and keep the players focused, waiting for the club to turn around. Now, I think the club needs someone fresh in there with different ideas.

“Hopefully, someone will go in and help Steve Harvey (chairman), who has been like a breath of fresh air, to push it forward but personally, I feel like I cannot do any more than coach the players.

“I think it needs someone who can help out the club overall and I can’t give 100 per cent to Steve in that respect.

“I need a change and I think the club needs a change.”

Harvey intimated he remained surprised by Traynor’s decision but accepted it after talks with the outgoing boss.

The Hammers chief reported there had been interest in the post and that the recruitment process was “progressing well”.