Rovers are delighted to confirm the arrival of Kyle Letheren as the club’s new first team goalkeeper coach.
The 35-year-old has called time on his on-field career, having spent last season in a player-coach role at Hartlepool United.
Letheren spent a period on loan with Rovers in 2009 without making an appearance, and returns to the club as part of the coaching staff of Grant McCann, who he played alongside at Barnsley.
He said: “I’m delighted to be back. It’s been 15 years since I was on loan here from Barnsley as a player. I know a lot about the club and it was a no-brainer when Grant made the phone call.
“It shouldn’t be a League Two club in my opinion. When Grant spoke to me about his vision, it matched my ambition.
“I’m delighted to be here.”
The Welshman made more than 200 career appearances for clubs including Dundee, Morecambe, Chesterfield and Plymouth Argyle.
He will now work closely with keepers Ian Lawlor, Louis Jones and Ben Bottomley at Rovers.
Manager McCann said: “Once the position became available, we were looking around at the dynamics of who could come in and fit with us and be a part of it and Kyle is perfect for that.
“He’s young, hungry and energetic. The goalkeeping department is very important for us and having Kyle coming into this role can give us the lift. He’ll be great for us.”