FORMER Bantams boss Paul Jewell is back in football after being appointed director of football at Swindon.

Jewell will link up with boss Richie Wellens, having been assistant to him at Oldham last season.

The 54-year-old will also be reunited with Robins chairman Lee Power, who he was team-mates with at Valley Parade during Power's spell at City in 1994-95.

Jewell told Swindon's website: “When Richie called me about the job he basically asked: would I help him? And I said I would in any way I can.

"The job is full of pressure and I just said, if I could take some of the pressure off him with agents, watching games or in any way I can then I would.

“You’d have to ask Richie whether it’ll be a help to him, the fact that he asked me to come in it makes you feel good about yourself.

“It’s an opportunity that is coincidental because I played with the chairman and have seen him from time to time after playing together at Bradford a long time ago.

"So hopefully, I can help Lee, Richie and the club improve. That’s what I’m hoping to do.”

Jewell etched his name into Bantams folklore when he took them into the Premier League in 1998-99 and then kept them up the following campaign.

He also enjoyed success at Wigan Athletic, leading them to two promotions and taking them into the top flight for the first time.

Wellens, who was appointed Swindon boss last month having succeeded Phil Brown, said: “I think one of the main strengths Paul can bring is the analysis in the recruitment of players.

"One of the most draining things you can have as a manager is working with agents, having players thrown at you all the time.

“It allows me to concentrate on the players we’ve got. I can spend more time with them on the training ground, and then speak with Paul regarding players that could come in and narrow it down to the good ones. We want to try and get them in rather than the mass quantity that get thrown at you.

“He brings his expertise but also his contacts in the game – when Paul Jewell rings you up from another club, he’s a recognisable name.

"He’s not just got an eye for a player but he’s been there and done it at every level which was a draw for me to ask him to come on board and help here at Swindon Town.

"At this stage in his life, I think it suits him that he can be involved in the game but also try and get his golf handicap down - which he wouldn't be able to do if he was on the training ground every day.

"He’s a good guy and I enjoy working with him. We only had a short time together at Oldham because of circumstances there. This time round, we can work together to bring the club forward.”