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Marcus Svensson today returned to Meadow Lane as Notts County's fitness coach and revealed: "It's great to be back."

Svensson, who is 32, spent three months with County last summer, when he was in charge of the fitness and conditioning of the squad.

He left to join Rochdale in October as their Sports Scientist, taking up the role which was previously occupied by his close friend Paul Conway.

But things didn't work out as planned for him at Spotland and after the departure at the end of last season of Svensson's replacement Henry Cleminson, County boss IanMcParland has moved quickly to bring the popular Swede back to Meadow Lane.

Marcus said: "It's great to be back, I'm really delighted. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the manager and his staff last season and I'm grateful they understood the reasons behind my departure.

"Fortunately for me this opportunity has come up again, and I'm ready to put the players through their paces during the pre-season.

"The set-up here is fantastic and I'm looking forward to being part of Notts County moving forwards."

McParland added: "Marcus did a brilliant job last season and we're very fortunate that we've been able to bring him back.

"He was a big 'miss' to me when he left and I'm delighted he's back because he is extremely clued in and also a very popular figure with the players."