Former Carlisle United frontman Andy Preece has signed a new deal as manager of non-league club Chorley.

Preece, 57, has agreed a new "long-term" contract with the Magpies.

It extends Preece's stay of more than six years with the National League North club, the last two of which have been as manager.

He was previously assistant boss and has also been director of football.

"It's great to have signed a new contract, it's a nice feeling that the club recognise that I'm doing a decent job and they want to keep me here," Preece told the Chorley website.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity and I've said that before, getting an opportunity here to manage this club was something that had gone by... I'm thankful to the club for giving me that opportunity in the first place and thankfully I've rewarded them with a couple of really good seasons."

Preece guided Chorley to fourth and the play-offs in non-league's second tier last season. His squad at Victory Park includes the ex-Carlisle defender Mark Ellis.

Preece was on United's books from 2003 to 2005, having been signed by Paul Simpson shortly after his departure as Bury manager.

He played a key part in Simpson's early turnaround of the team, scoring ten goals in 45 appearances in the fourth tier and the Conference.

The ex-Stockport County, Crystal Palace, Blackpool and Bury forward has also managed Worcester City, Northwich Victoria, Airbus UK Broughton and Southport.