Sean Long back at St Helens after signing two-year coaching deal
Monday 17 November 2014 11:21, UK
St Helens great Sean Long has returned to the club as part of Keiron Cunningham's coaching staff.
Long, who won 11 major trophies during 13 seasons with Saints as a player, has signed a two-year deal and rejoins after coaching with Wigan, Salford and Samoa.
"I am delighted to be back at a club I love so much," he told the club website. "Saints are one of the greatest rugby league clubs in the world and to be part of the backroom team here was too good an opportunity to turn down. It was my chance to come home.
"The opportunity to work with Keiron Cunningham - a team-mate and friend who was and still is a legend at Saints - and the great squad the club has is very exciting.
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"I am keen to develop my coaching career and working alongside Keiron, Jamahl Lolesi and Paul Wellens, as well as the rest of the squad, will enable me to do that.
"I'd like to thank Salford Red Devils for their support and the opportunity to continue my coaching career there. I wish all the staff and the players the best for the future."
Cunningham said: "I am really happy that Sean has agreed to join my team. He is a legend at this club and will bring years of experience not only as a world class player but also as a first rate coach.
"He commands respect amongst the playing group and will complement our backroom team perfectly."
Long's trophy haul with Saints comprised two World Club Challenges, four Grand Finals and five Challenge Cups, and he scored 2,625 points before leaving for Hull in 2009.
