MATT Barrass, Lee Connell and Nicky Hill have signed contract extensions to stay with Bury FC next season.

The youngsters have all signed one-year extensions and manager Andy Preece was delighted with the signing.

"It's important that we keep the younger lads," he said.

"Matty has worked his socks off to get back from a really bad injury and we will be looking for big things from him this year.

"It's a big year also for Nicky Hill and Lee Connell. Lee came through towards the end of last year and showed what he can do but he needs to be more consistent."