and still will be next season after agreeing a twelve month deal which will see him take over as goalkeeping coach at Spotland.

The 32 year old will retain his place in the first team squad at Dale after agreeing an extension keeping him at the club until the Summer of 2013. Not only that, his role will be a dual one taking over as goalkeeping coach.

The former Yeovil stopper had expressed a desire to get into the coaching side of things, and despite not playing for the first team as of yet, he has impressed Dale boss Keith Hill since signing for the club on deadline day in January.

This sees Bernhard Hirmer depart his role as keeping coach. He was brought in by John Coleman last Summer following David Lucas's departure to Birmingham.

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