The pair have agreed deals until June 2010 to replace their current contracts which each had 12 months to run.

Finnigan, 31, has started over 200 games since signing from Lincoln in 2002, while forward Gillespie, 23, has scored 17 goals in 55 appearances.

"Both John and Steven are key players for this club," manager John Ward told Town's website.

"I hope the supporters are as excited about these contracts as I am."