Frustrated Darlington goalkeeper Andy Collett last night revealed he is still waiting to hear whether he has a long-term future at the club.

The highly-rated No 1 held talks with manager Mick Tait and chairman George Reynolds at the end of last season to discuss an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of the forthcoming 2003/04 campaign.

And Collett, who is Quakers' only senior goalkeeper following Chris Porter's release at the end of the season, has admitted he is growing increasingly impatient with the lack of progress.

"I spoke to the manager and the chairman towards the end of the season about a new contract but I haven't heard anything since," said Collett.

"I would like to get my long-term future sorted out as soon as possible but at the moment I don't know what's happening."

The club has already exercised its one-year option on Collett, who will be allowed to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of next season should he fail to put pen to paper on a new deal.

"As it stands the club has taken its one-year option on me and I will be here next season," said Collett.

"I would like to stay, but not on current terms. I would like to stay for at least another two or three years, which is what I asked for at the end of the season and I assume the club is still thinking about it."

"If I don't get a longer deal then I'll play out the season here and see what offers come in at the end of my contract."

However, Reynolds insists Collett still has a major role to play club but believes the salary cap which comes into force next season may make it difficult to meet players' demands.

"There is still a year to go on his contract and when we feel the time is right we will speak to Andy," said Reynolds.

"The salary capping next season means a lot will depend on how many fans we manage to get through the gates.

"The more we get the more we can offer our players. If the gates are high and we're doing well there shouldn't be a problem."

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