Andy Preece named new Scunthorpe United manager

Scunthorpe United is delighted to announce Andy Preece as the club’s new first team manager.

The 59-year-old signs an 18-month contract and joins the Iron to leave behind a long affiliation with National League North side Chorley, where he guided the Magpies to two play-off campaigns in his four years as manager, losing on both occasions to the side eventually promoted; Brackley Town and Scunthorpe, respectively. Prior to that he was both assistant manager and Director of Football at Victory Park.

Surpassing over 1,000 games as a manager, Preece comes with a wealth of experience taking charge of Bury, Worcester City, Northwich Victoria & Airbus UK (Wales), along with Chorley, with his experience at his first side Bury dating back to 1999 as a player-manager. As a player, he turned out in over 500 professional games as a centre forward for Worcester City, Wrexham, Stockport County, Crystal Palace, Blackpool, Bury and Carlisle United.

Following a rigorous and comprehensive recruitment process, the Board undertook an extensive search to identify the right candidate to lead the Club into its next chapter. The process involved careful consideration of a number of candidates, with Andy appointed after detailed discussions, interviews and thorough due diligence.

The club recognises the importance of this appointment to our supporters, players, staff and wider football community. We are confident that the new manager will bring renewed energy, direction and determination as we look to build on our foundations and achieve our objectives.

Meanwhile, Chris Anderson will also depart Victory Park to join Preece as his assistant. Joining Chorley in 2022 as Preece’s assistant when he succeeded Jamie Vermiglio, Anderson arrived after three years as manager of AFC Liverpool in the North West Counties League. His playing career took in stops at Morecambe, Lancaster City, Squires Gate and Clitheroe.

Also joining the club is Kyle Preece, who completes the trio of arrivals as Head of Recruitment and Analysis.

Scunthorpe United would like to welcome Andy, Chris and Kyle to the Club and wish them every success in their new roles. We would also like to thank Chorley for their cooperation in allowing these appointments to happen.