Southend United have confirmed that Kevin Bond has resigned from his role as manager with immediate effect after the club's dismal start to the season.

The 62-year-old inspired a remarkable survival bid last season to keep the Shrimpers in League One, however things have not gone to plan in the opening month of the campaign.

Six defeats from six games has left the team 22nd in League One, with Bolton the only side below them because of their points deduction.

Therefore, fans were understandably not happy and had called on the manager to be sacked recently, however chairman Ron Martin announced on the official site that Bond had actually resigned after the pair held talks.

And, it's fair to say it's a move that has gone down well with the support, although they do appreciate the fact that Bond decided to walk.

Here's some of the reaction to the news from Twitter...