Chris Holroyd's contract with Cambridge United will be extended after the club today exercised the option of a further year on his contract.

The 22-year-old, who was voted the the 'Young Player of the Year' on the website last month, joined United on a free transfer two games into the season, having agreed a mutual termination of his contract at Chester City.

The pacy, former Crewe Alexandra youngster signed a deal to the end of the season with the option of a further year, which the club has taken up today. Chris broke into the U's side to play regularly during the second half of the campaign and ended the season with ten goals.

"He's a young lad who has come here and done very well. Gary Brabin is keen to keep him and we hope he can do the same next season," confirmed Chairman George Rolls.

"He scored ten league goals this season and hopefully he can score 20 next season!"

This follows the news that manager Gary Brabin will not be joining Blackpool after being given permission to speak to the Championship side about their managerial vacancy [article].

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