KERRY Mayo admitted today he is fighting for his Albion future.

The Seagulls stalwart hosts a greyhound night at the Coral Stadium in Hove next month as part of his benefit year.

But Mayo is more concerned about his long Albion career going to the dogs after losing his leftback spot first to Paul Reid and now to 18-year-old Joel Lynch.

The popular defender, dubbed the Ginger Prince' by fans, is determined to be in contention for Burnley's visit to Withdean on Tuesday after recovering from a twisted ankle sustained in training.

"I'm not going to settle for playing in the reserves or sitting on the bench, I want to be pushing for my place back," Mayo said.

"I've been out for a couple of days but my fitness is still excellent and I hope to be pushing for a place for Burnley.

"My contract is up this year, so it's very important what happens between now and the end of the season.

"I've got a family to look after, a house and bills to pay, so a contract is what I'm going to be looking for come the end of the season.

"To me the benefit is like a loyalty bonus. The last thing I want to do is part company with the club.

"My family are here, my friends are here and it's a great club to be at. I'm happy here and I wouldn't like to move on if I didn't have to."

Mayo's greyhound night on February 28 is followed by a golf day at Singing Hills in February and grand ball at the County Ground in Hove in July, by which time he hopes to have secured his Albion future.