NEIL Warnock looks set to stay on as Bury manager next season.

After the club's relegation from Division One on Sunday he spoke of his determination to get the club back up at the first attempt.

And chairman Terry Robinson has already hinted he does not plan to sack the controversial Yorkshireman.

Sunday's final whistle was greeted with chants from the terraces of 'Warnock out!' but the Shakers chief says he will not be driven out.

"It's bitterly disappointing to taste relegation but I'll be here next season as long as the chairman wants me," he said.

"He understands the financial restrictions we are working under but some people don't seem to. They think we should be beating the Sunderlands, Bradfords and Boltons every week, but it's impossible with the squad we've got. They are on another planet.

"We haven't had an ounce of luck all year, but the lads have done very well in parts of the season, especially towards the end.

"We need a break now but I'll be having a chat with the chairman in the next few days to see where we go from here."

Robinson commented: "As far as the club is concerned we don't want to lose a manager. We have done a lot of groundwork already for next season and I can assure the supporters that Neil has been whole-heartedly behind the club and myself.

"He has done the best he can with the resources he has had, which ultimately haven't been enough."

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