Boss Way extends his deal until 2021

Yeovil manager is praised by chairman for his ‘loyalty, effectiveness and ambition’

DARREN Way has signed a new contract to be Yeovil Town’s manager until at least the summer of 2021.

The 38-year-old has been in charge of the League Two club since December 2015, when he oversaw a turnaround in form which secured Football League safety that season.

Way was rewarded with a threeyear deal and has now signed for another two years on top of that.

Club chairman John Fry said: “When Darren stepped up to be manager, the club looked doomed to suffer a third successive relegation and loss of EFL status.

“Not only was Darren able to turn things around that season, but he has stabilised the club and has led us to some memorable games including the historic Emirates FA Cup tie with Manchester United.

“Darren also shares the club’s ambition to return to League One before the end of the 2020/21 season, so it makes sense to offer a contract to someone who has proven loyalty, effectiveness and ambition.”

Way, pictured, added: “When I took over, I declared a vision where we could nurture and develop future talent both on and off the pitch.

“We’ve now grown to a point where the current squad boasts young talent who are assets to Yeovil.

“Young members of our team are representing their countries and this has been conjoined with the promotion of our academy products.”

Way is determined to keep building for the future. He continued: “Everything we do now is for the future and this commitment from myself and the football club will mark the next chapter in this exciting project. We want to deliver success and together anything is possible.”