BRIAN FLYNN hailed the impact made by Wrexham boss Bryan Hughes after confirming he was staying at The Racecourse as his right-hand man.

Hughes was appointed the Reds' third boss of the 2018-19 campaign in February and promptly brought in Flynn as his right-hand man.

Flynn enjoyed a successful spell as manager at The Racecourse from 1989-2001, and was in charge when Hughes came through the youth ranks.

There were rumours that Flynn would not be part of Hughes' backroom staff for Wrexham's 12th season in non-league but the former Wales international is looking forward to helping the club try to realise their goal of winning promotion back to the Football League.

"Obviously my key aim is to get Wrexham back to where they belong and to assist Bryan in that huge task," said Flynn.

"If I can help in any way, whichever form that is, I am more than willing to do that.

"I'm back in with Bryan and the staff as well because he has got some good staff, and I will help as much as I can."

Flynn admits he has been impressed with rookie boss Hughes, who celebrated his 43rd birthday yesterday, since returning to the club.

"Bryan is a young manager learning his trade but I have been very impressed with him in all aspects," said Flynn.

"How he deals with players on the training ground and the way he gets his message across which is absolutely vital for players to know what their manager wants.

"Despite not getting what we wanted, and that was promotion, he made a big impact and he will continue to make a big impact for the long term, I believe."

Hughes has completed three new signings - Leighton McIntosh, Devonte Redmond and JJ Hooper - this summer and Flynn believes the capture of the trio is a statement of intent.

"Recruitment is a key area and Bryan has got a good, strong opinion of what type of players he wants that will suit the football club so it is all coming together slowly but surely," added Flynn.

"These players that have come in, the type of players they are and their age, it shows what the ambition is at the football club."