The Shrimps have tonight confirmed that management team Sammy McIlroy and Mark Lillis have signed new extended contracts.

Both have signed on until the end of the 2010/11 season.

Vice-chairman Graham Hodgson said the Shrimps were delighted with the move saying: "Sammy and Mark have done a great job since coming here. They have taken us into the Football League and helping us now become as established Football League team.

"It is only right that they lead us into our new era in our new stadium.''

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