The Blues defender, 32, who is closing in on almost 450 appearances for the Victory Road side and was out of contract this summer, admits to being ‘really happy’ at his new deal and can’t wait to go again.

“I wanted to stay,” he said. “I want to play at the highest level possible and, for me, around Suffolk Leiston is the best club.

“I’m happy to have signed a new deal.

“The Club wanted me to stay, and I have a good relationship with everyone there, so it’s naturally the right decision for us all.”

Dunbar had a stuttering start to last season with injuries taking their toll. But by the second half of the campaign, he was back to his best with a string of impressive performances.

Blues fans will certainly be glad to know their skipper is staying.

“I feel really fit now and just want to keep enjoying playing my football and pushing myself and the team,” he added.

Dunbar joins Eddie Jackson and Cameron Rayworth who have all signed new deals at Leiston in the past few weeks.

Meanwhile, early bird season tickets are on sale now and there has been a good uptake in them so far. If you would like to buy one, you can so here.