Amid all the upheavel at Bray Wanderers, club manager Martin Russell has now stepped down from his position.

The news comes on the back of the FAI imposing sanction on the club after failing to meet an agreed deadline of paying wages owed to players and the prospect of a players strike prior to next week's league game with Cork City.

In a statement on the club's website, Russell said: "Due to the constraints and unrealistic circumstances that have unfolded in recent times at Bray Wanderers FC, it is with deep regret that I have made the decision to resign as manager.

"I would like to thank all the staff, supporters and players for their efforts whilst at the club. It has been a trying time for everyone concerned and highlights once again the lack of a proper football industry that we can all aspire to.

Martin Russell has this evening stepped down as manager of Bray Wanderers. Full statement from Martin on our website. https://t.co/ykfZ4xnZjj — Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) July 18, 2018

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Gerry Mulvey, the club’s chairman who, like myself, staff, players and supporters, is as much a victim of the sorry state of affairs that we find ourselves in.

"Gerry has always been honest with me, but unfortunately promises made to him have constantly been reneged on and, despite his tireless efforts, he has been unable to find enough support throughout the business world and the FAI in order to bring matters to a viable resolution.

"I believe Gerry has always wanted something beneficial for football to come out of his involvement with Bray Wanderers FC and its participation in the Airtricity League.

"With a variety of agendas and uncooperative and restrictive measures taken, the role of managing and concentrating on winning football matches has left me at this point.

"I really hope that the great game we all love and follow does manage to find a better way but, at this moment in time, it’s impossible for me to be a manager in the current environment."

Following Russell's departure, Graham Kelly has been reinstated as caretaker boss.