Ashton manager signs new deal

Cunningham initially joined the club back in January after replacing Michael Clegg as manager.

He led the Robins to 13th in the NPL Premier Division,and is hoping to build on that next season.

“I am really excited about the project that has been presented to me and I am very proud to be the manager,” he said.

"The club have shown a real belief and commitment to me and I cannot thank them enough. Since I came to the club they have given me nothing but support and this contract is another sign of that support.

"We will do all we can to help the club achieve its goals during this period. It will be a bumpy road but an exciting journey nonetheless.”

Joint chairmen Jonathan Sayer and David Burke added: "Steven has impressed the board in his short time at the club and there has been matches of real quality with some great football played.

"We're excited about Steve having a pre-season to put a squad together and bring an attractive attacking style of football to Hurst Cross, and we feel that he is the right person to build a squad to complement the exciting developments we have planned for the next few years.

"We are an ambitious Club seeking to reach the National League North as quickly as possible, with facilities and a fan base that will sustain the long term future of Ashton United."

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