Whalley 'delighted' to extend Accrington stay

Shaun Whalley scored nine goals in 36 appearances in all competitions for Accrington Stanley this season

Accrington Stanley winger Shaun Whalley has said he is "made up" to have extended his stay with the club.

The 37-year-old returned for a second spell with the Lancashire side in July 2022 and won the club's players' player of the season award for this campaign.

He signed a new one-year deal with the League Two side on Friday.

"I was waiting for them to offer me a contract and fortunately they did. I was delighted to get it completed," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"I love it [being a footballer]. It's been my life for a long time now, and even before I was playing because my dad had a good career.

"It means everything to me, so the fact I can keep playing is brilliant."

Stanley finished 21st in the fourth tier this season, eight points clear of the relegation zone.