Manager Alan Mathews and his coaching staff have stepped down from their roles at Bray Wanderers, citing a breakdown in communication.

The Seasiders lie bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after losing all five of their league games this season.

Mathews and his staff released a strongly worded statement to explain their decision to cut ties with the North Wicklow club, adding that neither they nor the players have been paid recently.

"We as a management team believe that there is a complete breakdown in communication, appreciation and toleration of our roles," the statement reads.

Here's statement explaining the decision pic.twitter.com/mRpXs54p7t

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