Lewer worked as assistant to Jimmy Quinn at Cambridge United

Histon boss Alan Lewer has hinted that he is close to agreeing a deal to stay at the club for next season.

A 2-2 draw at home to Barrow on Saturday ensured the Stutes' survival in the Blue Square Premier.

Lewer is out of contract in the summer and the club have been in contact with former boss Steve Fallon.

But he told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "The board have asked me to go and look for a house, but we will have to wait and see."

Lewer has won just three of 22 league matches since succeeding Steve Fallon in December, but has seen his budget slashed with several key players leaving.

Some fans were disappointed with the way in which he handled some of the cuts with five players being suspended from first team duty while still on full pay after failing to agree new contracts.

However the former Weymouth boss has enjoyed success in the transfer market with midfielder Glen Southam and goalkeeper David Knight proving strong acquisitions.

"It's been hard because we have cut the budget massively and we may have to do the same next year," he said.

"If we hadn't of cut the budget than we wouldn't have a football club. In football you don't get jobs when life is easy."

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