Cumbrians offer Abbott new deal

The 46-year-old joined the Cumbrians as their assistant manager in the summer of 2006 and stepped up as caretaker manager when Neil McDonald left the club in August 2007.He served as John Ward's assistant for 13 months and was named as his successor following his exit in November 2008.Managing Director John Nixon told the club's official website: "We have agreed the contract extension in principle and it is just now a case of finalising the signatures and completing formalities."Abbott added: "This is a tough job but it is an excellent football club and I thoroughly enjoy working here. Many of the things that we have set in place have been with the future in mind, and I am looking forward to continuing that work on into the 2010/11 season."We feel that we are making real progress and it is a job that I want to complete. There is still a long way to go, but I have a fantastic relationship with the board and we want to continue to improve things and take the club as far as we can."

Source: Team_Talk