Head coach Skubala extends Lincoln contract

Michael Skubala previously worked as England Under-18 coach and head coach of the national futsal team.

Lincoln City head coach Michael Skubala has signed a contract extension to run until the end of the 2027-28 season.

The 41-year-old former Leeds United Under-21s boss was appointed in November, with the Imps ninth in League One.

He won 14 of his 31 games in charge, only losing eight, but they finished seventh last season, two points outside the play-off places.

"This is a clear statement of intent from both parties as to how the relationship is going but most importantly how we see it going, and how we want to work together in the future," chief executive Liam Scully told BBC Radio Lincolnshire.

"We feel there is real alignment, real understanding, and think the time is right for us both."

Lincoln will start the new league campaign with a trip to Burton Albion on Saturday, to be followed by a home Carabao Cup tie against Harrogate on Tuesday evening.

“The heartbeat of a club are the players and fans, it’s my job to connect them and there’s a real bond been built over the time I’ve been here," said Skubala.

"It’s important to have the backing of the fans and it can make a difference on the pitch - and if the fans keep backing the team, as they have home and away, then the club is in a good spot."