MARCUS Browning admits the sacking of Weymouth manager Jason Tindall was "a sad day" but remains keen to stay at the Wessex Stadium.

Browning was brought to the club during the summer by former Bourne-mouth team-mate Tindall, who installed the 36-year-old as his right-hand man as well as being part of the playing staff.

But the midfielder, who would like to continue as assistant boss, is unsure what will happen with the expected arrival of John Hollins as the new Terras chief at a press conference later today (3pm).

Browning told Echosport: "It's a sad day for us but we have got to move on and deal with what life throws at you.

"I would like to carry on as an assistant but I will have to wait and see what the new man wants to do and he may well bring in his own people. I'm in the dark at the moment.

"I took training yesterday and we tried to keep things as normal as we could and we shall do the same today.

"I'm happy to stay, I've got a family to look after and I can't really afford to just pack up and leave."

Tindall was dismissed yesterday morning on the back of a 3-2 defeat at Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday, the Terras' 15th of the Blue Square Premier campaign.

The club issued a statement in the afternoon, which read: "The board of Weymouth FC can confirm that the club has taken the decision to part company with manager Jason Tindall with immediate effect.

"This decision was taken after much consideration and the club would like to express its thanks and recognition for all of Jason's efforts over the last year in helping to guide the club through a difficult period.

"Regretfully, following the recent run of frustrating league results, the board feels that it is paramount to act decisively in order to secure the long-term future of the club.

"Remaining in the Blue Square Premier league is of the utmost importance to the club's continued progression. In recognising this, the board is aware of the importance of making the right appointment to secure the club's league status."

Tindall though, who still had two years left to run on his contract, told Echosport that he would not be commenting on his departure until "all outstanding matters are resolved".

The club are expected to announce the 30-year-old's replacement this afternoon, who is believed to be former Chelsea legend Hollins.

Hollins' last managerial role saw him in charge at league rivals Crawley Town, a post he left in October 2006. Before that, the man who made over 450 appearances for the Blues also managed Swansea City and Rochdale with caretaker stints at QPR and Stockport County.

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