Bambrook cemented his place in Celts history by scoring the goal that took the club into the Blue Square Premier for the first time, three years ago against Hinckley United at the Pirelli Stadium.

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The 37-year-old hung his Celts' jersey up last September, seemingly for the last time, when he was released by previous manager John Deacey and joined local rivals Guiseley in the UniBond Premier.

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Despite enjoying a successful spell at Nethermoor, Bambrook left Steve Kittrick's men a month ago and has now reappeared on the scene at Farsley and he is delighted to be back.

"I'm back home," laughed Bambrook.

"It's good to be back as well in this role I have been offered to help Neil Parsley in coaching.

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"It's my first role in management and I think I'm coming into a good team with Pars (Neil Parsley) and Jacko (Mark Jackson).

"There's a bit of variety in personalities and it is a fairly youngish team with hopefully a few fresh ideas.

"It was a fairly easy decision to come back because my best time in football has been here and the chance to come back is great."

Bambrook's illustrious playing career is not over as he will combine his duties as Parsley's deputy with playing commitments but he does not anticipate lengthy appearances on the field.

Star of Sky One's Gladiators TV series, Bambrook's playing history has included spells at Garforth Town, Wakefield & Emley and Worksop Town over ten years.

"How many times I play is down to how many Neil Parsley decides," he said.

"I might get used more than I want to but we will see."

Like most clubs, due to the credit crunch, Farsley's wage budget has been cut but Bambrook is still confident of a successful 2009-10 season.

"We have cut our budget like a few other teams have," he added.

"But it's not all about the money, it's about getting a bunch of lads together that are local and got a good team spirit along with a few lads with experience.

"If we can get a good mixture, we might do well."

Boss Parsley also confirmed that defender Mark Jackson takes the position of player/coach in his mini pre-season backroom reshuffle.