Rother returns to Rams as Henry joins coaching set-up

The popular midfielder, who amassed over 190 appearances during his last spell at the Riverside scoring 17 goals, will return to the Rams after a couple of seasons in the NPL with Avro.

“I’m delighted to be coming back to Rammy,” Rother told the club website.

“It was a really tough decision to leave the club a couple of years ago after the best part of 9 seasons.

“It feels like the time is right to come back and with the current squad and management in place hopefully I can help the club push to win the league before I finally hang the boots up!”

Manager Steve Wilkes added, “I’m really pleased Jamie has agreed to come back to Ramsbottom”.

“Another player that will bring loads of experience and I’m looking forward to getting to know him and working with him.”

Meanwhile, Rob Henry has joined Wilkes coaching team ahead of the forthcoming season.

Henry has played over 450 games in non-league for Lancaster City, Chorley, Bamber Bridge and Kendal Town, with a short stint with us in 2018 under Mark Fell before returning to Lancaster.

A UEFA A License coach, with good experience both in the professional and non-league game, Rob has previously worked as an assistant manager at Lancaster City and FC United of Manchester before joining Bootle in October last year.

“I am excited to join the management set up at Ramsbottom United,” said Henry.

“To work with Steve and Andrew, two people I know well, and build upon the good work from last season. Rammy is a fantastic club and I am relishing the opportunity to support and develop the team with the staff to achieve our ambitions this season.”

Wilkes was excited to welcome Rob to the club.

“Really pleased to get Rob on board,” said Wilkes.“I know teams from both our league and above wanted Rob, so for him to choose Ramsbottom is a big plus for the club. I’ve known Rob for a while as he’s played for me at a previous club and really looking forward to working with him in his joint assistant manager/coach role.”