Stockport County manager Dave Challinor has signed a new three year deal with the club.

It means that his time as Hatters head coach will continue until Summer 2028.

The gaffer joined in 2021, and since then has presided over two league titles and two play off campaigns. He's also won a remarkable 114 out of his 207 games.

Challinor said he was 'delighted' to be extending his stay at the club.

"Last season gives me even more motivation to improve and aim to meet the shared objectives we have", he said.

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"I'm still highly ambitious, and feel that what we have built here over the last three-and-a-half years makes County somewhere that I want to continue to build, alongside my staff, players and everyone involved at the club.

"A manager's tenure at any football club is getting shorter and shorter, and I feel proud to have been at Edgeley Park for as long as I have. That comes from the trust placed in me by Mark and Simon to come in and have a positive impact, and I thank them both for that.

"We've had great success, excitement, ups and the odd down over this period. Next season will undoubtedly be tougher than the last, and we have to continue to develop and move forward as a Club year on year. But we still remain positive that together we can achieve what we all want, and importantly what the original plan was – Championship football."

Club CEO Simon Wilson also said: "We are delighted to have Dave extend his stay at the club again, for his third consecutive contract here. Without question I believe we have the best manager in the division, but more importantly a top person who is uncompromising in his desire to fulfil the vision of the club on and off the pitch.

"We continue to work very well together and have great trust that whatever challenges are laid in front of us, together with our fantastic staff, and a growth mindset, we will find a way of overcoming them."

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