Northern Irishman McFlynn yesterday agreed a new three-year deal with Sydney with others expected to follow.

A host of  players, John Aloisi, Stephan Keller, Karol Kisel, Simon Colosimo, Stuart Musialik, Clint Bolton and Steve Corica are all unsigned beyond this season.

While keen to keep the bulk of his squad intact, Lavicka was typically coy when asked if more re-signings are imminent.

"It's hard to say in this moment, it's a process," Lavicka said. "I'm happy in this moment that Terry has re-signed and I think we will continue (to secure players over) the next few weeks and months."

As for McFlynn, he would love his colleagues to follow his show of faith in the club.

"We're getting things together now on the park and I think it's important to keep the squad together," McFlynn said.

"You just have to watch us train to see that everyone gets along with everyone, we're really best friends on and off the park and I think that shows in how we play.

"We'll go that extra yard for each other and it'd be great if we can keep the whole squad together."

Asked to account for the Sky Blues' turnaround after a disappointing 2008/09 campaign, McFlynn said: "I think there's just a bit more stability now. Obviously on the pitch we're a lot more structured now and we've got more direction in where we're going and I think it shows in our performances."

Meanwhile, the Sky Blues head into Saturday's clash against an out-of-sorts Gold Coast United full of confidence having won three of their last four fixtures.

But McFlynn insists complacency won't be an issue against Miron Bleiberg's men.

"We approach every game the same every week, we know every opposition's strong and they've got their strong points and their key players so we approach the game as we do in any other week," he added.

"We lost when we went there the last time (in round five) and there's things we can improve on and we'll be working on that this week."