TERRY MCFLYNN hopes his improved form over the second half of the A-League season will be enough to warrant a new deal, defying predictions the Sydney FC captain could be dumped at the end of the year.

The 31-year-old lost his place in the Sky Blues' starting side earlier in the campaign, and was even the subject of fan abuse at one point.

"I've always said I'd only leave the club if they don't want me" ... Terry McFlynn pictured centre. Credit:Anthony Johnson

However, the Ulsterman has rallied himself to be part of the solution under coach Frank Farina, with his best assets - tenacity and leadership - coming to the fore.

Now it looks likely Sydney's only remaining foundation player will be there next season after the club belatedly began preliminary talks. ''We've had a brief chat with the boss about it and, as I've said before, I'm very keen to stay on here next season,'' McFlynn said. ''We'll probably talk a bit more soon, and we'll find out one way or another in the next couple of weeks.''