BRIAN FLYNN says he has got "unfinished business" after returning to Wrexham.

The 63-year-old has been unveiled as assistant manager to Bryan Hughes, who took over The Racecourse hotseat earlier this month.

Former Wales international Flynn was appointed player-manager of Wrexham in 1989 and led the Reds to a promotion, as well as numerous FA Cup upsets, before leaving in 2001.

During his reign, Flynn saw Hughes come through the youth ranks and help Wrexham reach the 1996-97 FA Cup quarter-finals, earning the midfielder a big money move to Birmingham City.

The duo are now reunited and Flynn is looking forward to helping promotion chasing Wrexham try to clinch a place back in the Football League.

The Leader: Brian Flynn with his assistant Joey Jones during his time as Wrexham AFC managerBrian Flynn with his assistant Joey Jones during his time as Wrexham AFC manager

“I am delighted to return and support Bryan at a club that is very special to me," said Flynn.

”I am coming in at an exciting time and my immediate focus will be looking to help Bryan and the club build momentum over the last couple of months of the season.

“I feel like I’ve some unfinished business at the club and would love nothing better than to help the club back to the Football League.”

Wrexham have won their last four matches, with three of those coming since Hughes was unveiled as Graham Barrow's successor, and the Reds are currently top of the National League.

Hughes is delighted to add the experienced Flynn to his backroom staff.

“Getting in the right management support at this time of the season was a critical early decision for me and Brian was always my number one choice," said Hughes.

The Leader: Brian Flynn ended his playing career at Wrexham AFC Brian Flynn ended his playing career at Wrexham AFC

“He knows me and the club inside out and can come in and hit the ground running.

"I am delighted that he has accepted my offer to come back to Wrexham where he enjoyed so much success in building the club.”

After spending 12 years at the Wrexham helm, Flynn became the third longest longest serving manager in British football, most notably just behind Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Flynn has also managed Swansea City, Wales under 21’s and briefly the senior national side before leading Doncaster Rovers to promotion as League One champions.

Most recently working as a scout for Swansea City, Flynn hailed Hughes' appointment as Wrexham manager when the 42-year-old pen to paper on a three-and-a-half year deal on February 6,

"I think it is an exciting appointment, the perfect match," said Flynn. "Bryan will give everything to be successful and promotion is not out of the question.

"You have got to aim high and I am sure he will do that. Expectation levels will be big but Wrexham are in a good position.

"I think a three year contract is an important factor.

"You have got some time for this division and further up the leagues so he can plan and look to the future.

"Two things that overlap each other, and are so important, are patience and stability.

"Getting that duel trust between you and the players is so vital; trust for the players that you as manager are going to be around for a while can achieve success."

Flynn has kept in touch with Hughes who went on to play in the Premier League with three different clubs.

"Bryan was only a young lad when he left us," added Flynn.

"I have been in fairly regular contact with him over the years and followed what he has done in his career and helped him when I can.

"I am sure he is prepared for it."