Bains was a big hit after being brought in on loan from Tamworth, his defensive prowess helping Lynn to their first-ever Southern League championship.

Webb, who has offered a one-year deal to centre-half Bains, said: "I've spoken to both Rikki and a midfielder and I've made them an offer, and they'll get back to me on Tuesday (today).

"Rikki has been released by Tamworth. I've made him an offer which is a little bit better than he got at Tamworth.

"I've left it in his hands. As far as I am aware, he was saying other clubs are talking to him – it sounded like everyone except Chelsea and Manchester Utd! A bit of player talk, I think.

"Mark Warren's been made an offer, which I hope is enough to retain his services."

Webb confirmed that the offer reflected the recent injuries that have hit the club captain, who hopes to regain full fitness over the summer.

Webb added: "Danny Bloomfield is also getting back to me on if he's prepared to stay. At this moment he's unsure. It's the same with Matt Nolan.

"Both are southern-based players. With us travelling to the Conference Blue Square North, there's the added pressure of the extra distance.

"You try not to lose anyone, but it's a different kettle of fish.

"All the other boys I've spoken to said they will be back on Saturday, June 21, for pre-season training."

Wing wizard Joe Francis has been voted Southern League Player of the Year Season, and is due to collect his gong tomorrow at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

Francis was a big hit after his transfer last summer from Ridgeons Leaguers Woodbridge, scooping all the club's Player of the Year awards after his 23 goals helped Lynn to the BGB League title.

Webb added: "It's terrific for the lad. It shows all the effort he's put into it."

In a statement on Friday, the club confirmed that they will be playing Conference North football next season.

Linnets press officer Mark Hearle added: "Once the board had considered things on Wednesday night they made a strong representation to go into the Conference South on Thursday morning, which is why there was no official statement from the club on the website until Friday."

For one day only, Saturday sees the commercial office open from 9am-noon for working people who cannot get to the office in midweek to buy season tickets.

Hearle continued: "It's been a spectacular uptake. We usually sell around 150 to 200 season tickets, but we've exceeded that figure already.

"I was speaking to commercial manager John Fincham and he says it's the best take-up he's known."

Lynn Football Club's price freeze on season tickets is available only until Saturday, May 31. Contact John Fincham at the club.

News on new season ticket prices and general admission will follow in the next seven to ten days.

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