The pair have taken the unexpected decision to step down after two seasons in charge.

Robins say the news came 'out of the blue' and that no moves are in place to find a replacement.

The pair, who also played for Bracknell Town, have a long-running association with the Larges Lane club and were believed to be doing an excellent job on a budget far smaller than that of their rivals.

A statement from Robins secretary Darrell Freeland said: "It is with deep regret that I have to announce that Steve Nebbett and Danny Oliphant have both stepped down from their positions as joint first team managers at Bracknell Town.

"This news has come completely out of the blue, however increasing work and family commitments for both Nebs and Danny mean neither can give the time needed to manage the Robins.

"Albeit that we are saddened by this news, we respect their decisions and thank them greatly for their efforts for us during the past two seasons.

"During this time, we earned promotion back up to the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division where we competed well this campaign to finish comfortably mid table.

"In addition, we had great cup runs this term culminating in a final and semi-final appearance." Nebbett and Oliphant led Bracknell to promotion back to the Hellenic Premier last season.

The team struggled during the early stages of this campaign but finished strongly by winning 12 of their last 14 fixtures.

However, Robins suffered double cup disappointment in the past week after losing to Brimscombe & Thrupp in the Supplementary Cup final on Saturday.

They were also beaten 2-1 at home by Division One East rivals Wokingham & Emmbrook in the Reading Senior Cup semi final at Larges Lane on Tuesday night.

Freeland continued: "The committee have not yet met to decide where we go from here so a further announcement will follow in due course.

"For now, we felt it right and proper to make everybody aware of the situation and to thank both Nebs and Danny for their endeavours at Larges Lane."