A 3-1 defeat to fellow Maidenhead strugglers United on Tuesday night marked the end of Harrop's two-and-a-half year spell in charge at Cressing Road where he led the Iron to promotion to the National League and Essex Senior Cup success.
Despite winning only five of his 20 games in charge this season, the 37-year-old admits he was surprised to be relieved of his duties but says he will look back on his reign with pride.
"It was a shock to the system when I was sacked because it wasn't something I was expecting," Harrop told The NLP with his side sitting just above the National League relegation places.
"The board spoke to me after the game against Maidenhead and said they wanted to go in a different direction, which I respect.
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