Beck (right) has been working alongside Fallon since 2005.

Histon first-team coach John Beck has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new three-year deal to remain at the club.

The former Cambridge and Preston boss has been instrumental in club's recent success working alongside Steve Fallon.

Beck told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "I'm very happy and flattered that the board of directors feel I'm doing a good job.

"I'm settled in the area so it was just a matter of putting pen to paper."

Histon are currently second in the Blue Square Premier and have enjoyed an excellent run in the FA Cup.

Beck developed a reputation for unorthodox coaching methods in his younger management days, but in Steve Fallon seems to have found the perfect foil to curb his exuberance.

"I get on very well with Steve, we're a bit chalk and cheese, I'm a bit like the mad professor whilst he's quiet and composed, a great man manager," he said.

Histon have as yet managed to resist the temptation to go full-time, but Beck believes going fully professional will be the club's next big challenge.

"We know the right steps that need to be taken to give us the opportunity to reach the Football League," he said.

"We are in the process of taking those steps, full time training is something we will have to do."

Meanwhile, it is understood Histon will entertain offers for unsettled striker Damien Reeves.

Reeves, 22, arrived from Farsley Celtic over the summer but has struggled to hold down a first-team place.

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