Stephen Baxter proclaimed Declan Caddell "bleeds red and black" as the midfielder stepped out of retirement to help Crusaders in their hour of need.
Caddell hung his boots up at the end of last season after helping the Crues win the Irish Cup to take up the role of Academy Director at Seaview.
It was suggested at the time that the 34-year-old would be registered as a player in case of an emergency.
