ALAN REEVES will play a greater role in Town's coaching set-up next season but the 36-year-old is adamant that he won't hang up his boots until he is good and ready.

The defender has now accepted a 12-month player-coach contract at the County Ground and Andy King has already stated that he sees the emphasis on the coaching rather than the playing.

The former Wimbledon man accepts that opportunities will be limited but he knows he will regret it forever if he calls time on his career before he is ready to.

He said: "The gaffer spoke to me after the Brighton play-off matches and said he'd like me to get more involved on the coaching side.

"I've enjoyed it (coaching) so far but I also know you're a long time retired.

"Once you call it a day then that's it.

"I'll know when that time comes.

"I either started or was on the bench for every first team match last season and I played 16 or so reserve games on top of that. I didn't miss a day's training either.

"The gaffer is obviously looking to bring in new faces. All I'm saying is that I'll be ready if required. I've played 500 games and every match now will be a bonus for me.

"I came in for the matches against QPR and Hartlepool and felt I did okay. I'll be back in pre-season, I'll work hard and we'll just have to see what happens.

"All I know is that I'm not ready to just pack it in and be content playing Sunday football with my mates."

As for his coaching duties, Reeves is looking to build on his first season passing advice and instruction on to others.

He accepts that it can be difficult for playing colleagues to suddenly find themselves in a position where a 'mate' is telling them what to do.

Reeves hasn't experienced that at Town and feels it is down to a gradual adaptation.

He said: "I think it helps that you're not one thing and then suddenly another.

"You're still part of the squad and you just hope that people are willing to listen and learn.

"That's the way I look at it and if I can help then I will.

"You take advice and learn from people like the gaffer and Crozzer (Malcolm Crosby) while also trying out your own ideas."

One man Reeves could be helping to coach next season is striker Lloyd Opara.

The 20-year-old is expected at the County Ground later this week to meet Andy King for contract talks, Town having reached agreement with Opara's current club Grays Athletic.

Tommy Mooney's future still remained unclear as the Evening Advertiser went to press today.

The striker said: "I've not heard anything further from the club yet."

He was expected to speak to manager Andy King later today, although a final outcome was by no means guaranteed.

Walsall are among those believed to be chasing Mooney.

Trust STFC is holding a members meeting at the County Ground tonight to debate the club's new stadium proposals.

It is strictly Trust members only but non-members can join on the night. The meeting starts at 7.30pm.