LLANGENNECH'S Steffan Jones has returned to Derbyshire to take on a player-coach role with the English county.

The 35-year-old seam bowler has signed a two-year contract after a successful spell on loan from Somerset last season.

Jones spent the second half of the 2009 campaign at the County Ground and made a big impact, taking 30 wickets in nine matches.

He also pitched in with two half centuries down the order at a handy average of 33.17.

The former Ysgol y Strade pupil, who played rugby for Swansea early in his career, will also help coach the Derbyshire bowling attack.

"Steffan has been an excellent addition to our bowling attack since we brought him in on loan and we are delighted to have secured his services on a more permanent basis," said Derbyshire head of cricket John Morris.

"Batsmen always know they are in a battle when Steffan is bowling at them and his excellent level of fitness and professionalism is a fine example to other cricketers."

Robert Lloyd