The Terrors saw their long-standing association with the Isthmian League come to a end after Monday's 1-1 home draw with Chipstead confirmed their relegation from the South Central division.
In their proud 91-year history, the club have never played as low as Step 5 but are staring demotion to either the Combined Counties League or Southern Counties East League in the face following a disastrous campaign.
The team's last win was against Binfield in February, 11 games ago, and since then they seen a have group of senior players including wily keeper James Shaw leave Imperial Fields, disillusioned with the club's direction on and off the field.
Supporters club member Steve Harrold, a prominent voice on social media as 'Hackbridge Harry', believes chairman Tony Cox should shoulder the majority of responsibility.
This story is from the April 16, 2023 edition of The Non-League Football Paper.
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