The Club is absolutely delighted to announce that Craig Rouse has agreed to extend his contract to remain as Manager until the end of the 2026/27 season.

With the race for promotion intensifying, everyone connected with the Owls will be excited by this great news.

Craig took time earlier today to speak with with our media:

"Myself and the rest of the staff are delighted to extend our time at the Club.

We're lucky to be at an ambitious Club, collaborating with a Board of Directors who strive tirelessly to keep driving forward.

The relationship with the Board, Smithy and the staff has been a very good one, and that's something we're keen to continue strengthening.

Our goal is to continue the progression we've seen since we arrived, working with a talented and committed bunch of players.

On behalf of myself, Strats, Petts, Rich, Meg & Jack we thank the supporters for their backing plus the way we've been welcomed.

We look forward to representing your Club with pride into the future."

On behalf of the Board, Director Simon Nearney commented:

"For the Board, this was a very easy step to take and something we wanted to do before the end of the campaign.

From day one, Craig and his management team have been exceptional, both on and off the pitch. We are thrilled with the progress that the Club has made so far.

We are all aligned on our vision and goals for the future. Together we will work hard to deliver them for our fantastic supporters."