Jay Spearing is making a surprise return to Liverpool in a player-coach role following his release from Tranmere Rovers earlier this summer.
The ECHO understands the 33-year-old is rejoining his boyhood club in an innovative new role which will see him help coach the Reds’ Under-18s side and younger age groups, while also being available for selection exclusively for the club’s Under-21s side as an overage player, following Premier League 2's decision to change the age limit back to from Under-23s.
The development role has been initiated by youth director Alex Inglethorpe, with the academy director keen to bring the midfielder back to the club in such a role. Liverpool bosses are delighted to have him on board and see Spearing as the perfect role-model for the club’s younger players to aid them make the step from promising academy player to being able to play for the Reds’ first team or pursue a senior career elsewhere.
