Histon chief executive Allen Soraff has hinted that former manager Steve Fallon could return to the club following Tony Roach's resignation as chairman.

Roach, the club's major financial backer, stepped down on Tuesday citing a lack of support from the board.

Soraff told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "It's a very difficult situation and we won't be rushing in to anything.

"I have consulted Steve Fallon since Tony's departure and I've made that clear to [current boss] Alan Lewer."

Roach only took over at the Glass World Stadium in November following Gareth Baldwin's decision to step down.

He inherited a club he claimed was on the brink of administration and set about cutting the wage budget before controversially sacking long-time boss Fallon in January.

Fallon won four promotions in just over a decade with Histon and has chosen to take a break from football since leaving the club.

The Stutes are currently 14th in the Blue Square Premier table, six points off the relegation places with four games remaining after a run of just one win in 12 matches.

Roach has said he was taking too much of the financial responsibility and was not convinced that the rest of the board shared his vision for the club.

"There was too much pressure for me and my wife and the support just wasn't there from the other directors," he said.

However, despite recent disagreements and falling crowds, Soraff says they were keen for Roach to continue as chairman.

"Tony and Julie [Roach] did a great job here and although we've had disagreements, they didn't have to resign. Unfortunately Tony felt he should go and we wish him well," he said.

Soraff has said the club will be aiming to formulate a new blueprint, but will not rush in to appointing a new chairman.

Lewer will remain as manager at least until his contract runs out in the summer.

"It's a very difficult situation and we won't be rushing in to anything and we need to come together if we want this club to survive," he said.

"We've spoken to Alan Lewer and he has laid out his plans for the rest of the season and we won't be making any rash changes before the end of the season."

Roach claims disagreements over Lewer and his role at the club played a part in his departure and expects a change in management.

"I don't think they will continue with Alan because they don't agree with the way we've been doing things, they've made that clear to me," he said.

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