DUDLEY Town manager Andy Allardice says he is determined to keep forward Aaron Lloyd at the club next season.

Former Halesowen Town striker Lloyd linked up with the Robins this term and has hit five goals in nine games.

Lloyd's double last Saturday earned Town a hard-fought point at Cradley Town.

The result saw Dudley bounce back well from last Thursday's disappointing 8-0 thrashing against Wolverhampton Sporting Community at the Dell.

Allardice said: "We had a lot of injuries and players missing against Sporting but it was still important that we hit back.

"The reaction from the players was very good and the two goals from Aaron Lloyd were top draw. You can see that he has played at a higher level.

"I know he already has a few offers from other clubs but it would be great if we could keep him.

"We have spoken to him about what we want to do here and our aims for next season. Hopefully we can persuade him to stay with us."

The Robins claimed a 3-1 win at Black Country Rangers last night and will complete their season at Smethwick Rangers this Saturday.