Former West Ham defender Julian Dicks has quit as manager of non-league Heybridge Swifts following a row over budget cuts.Dicks had been in charge of the eighth tier side since last year.X / officialswiftsDicks has stepped down as manager of Heybridge Swifts after a row over budget cuts[/caption]Dicks returned to the Swifts for a third spell as manager in May 2024.However, he announced his exit following their 1-1 draw with Mildenhall Town on Saturday.The 57-year-old departs with the club 16th in the Isthmian League North Division.Explaining his decision, Dicks said: “I decided to leave Heybridge on Saturday night after I was told that the already lower budget was being cut again.“This, amongst other issues, and certain people at the club, has led me to make this decision.“I believe the players and the fans deserve more. All the best for the season.”In a separate statement, the club said: “We can confirm that Julian Dicks has resigned from his position as first-team manager.“We’d like to thank Julian for his time, effort and commitment during his spell in charge and wish him all the best for the future.“Adrian Whitbread will take charge of the first team on an interim basis while the club explores its options.”Who is Julian Dicks?Dicks first took charge of Heybridge Swifts in August 2018 ahead of the upcoming season.GettyThe former West Ham defender and coach has had three spells in charge of the Swifts[/caption]The 2018/19 campaign ended with the club finishing fifth before clinching promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division via the play-offs.Dicks left after securing promotion but returned to the club two years later in 2021.His second stint in charge would last just over two months before making another comeback 17 months ago.He has also spent time as manager of fellow non-league sides Wivenhoe and Grays Athletic since retiring.Meanwhile, he served as Slaven Bilic’s assistant manager during his former teammate’s tenures at West Ham and West Brom.As a player, Dicks made 134 Premier League appearances for the Hammers and Liverpool.Dicks made 134 Premier League appearances for West Ham and LiverpoolShutterstock EditorialAcross those matches, he scored 24 goals from left-back as well as providing two assists.Dicks also featured in the top-flight for Birmingham City prior to the Premier League’s formation.