NewsAndy Lonergan joins LFC Women as goalkeeping coach

Lonergan brings a wealth of playing and leadership experience to the position, having made more than 400 career appearances at clubs including Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers and Leeds United.

He also had a spell with the Reds' men's team as part of their 2019-20 Premier League-winning squad and picked up medals in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

The 41-year-old then went on to spend three years at Everton, gaining further knowledge within a top-flight environment.

In the previous campaign, he took up a player-coach role at League One side Wigan Athletic.

Lonergan will now take the lead of the LFC Women goalkeeping unit, working with Rachael Laws, Rafaela Borggrafe and Faye Kirby on a daily basis.