Glasshoughton Welfare will enjoy the further involvement of Bruce Grobbelaar, the former Liverpool goalkeeping legend, this season.

Grobbelaar, who played for the side last season in the victory over Maltby Main, lives locally and expressed an interest in continuing his support for the club.

After discussion between Bruce and the club, it has been agreed that Bruce will be available as a Guest Coach on an ad-hoc basis operating alongside the current management teams.

This is another exciting development for the club who fought off extinction at the end of last season.

Newly appointed Director of Football, Ray Gowan, said: "When Bruce agreed to play for us last season, we could only have wished that he wanted to come back!

"For someone of Bruce's calibre to be available to us to pass on his playing and coaching expertise, experience and knowledge is invaluable and unique at our level.

"We have to improve our performances on the field and challenge for trophies at our level.

"Bruce has won a European Cup, six Championships, three FA Cups and three League Cups. I hope he can teach us how to win a few things!

"We are also looking at commercial opportunities that may become available as a result of having Bruce involved in the club.

"He is a busy man and it is clearly impossible for Bruce to be with us on a more regular basis.

"We are aware of and understand Bruce's existing charity commitments and are happy to work around them.

"We are flattered and honoured that he is prepared to give us some of his time.

"He enjoyed his game with us last season and was keen to return - illustrating his commitment to the club and the local community.

"I have been in non-league management for over 30 years, but the coming season promises to be my most exciting!"