IT was a day to remember at Bangor City with the news that club legend Les Davies has made a triumphant return.

The striker is an iconic figure with Citizens’ supporters and his arrival is another significant boost for a club that has gone through its fair share of tough times in recent weeks.

New manager Craig Harrison did not need to get the fans onside as his appointment is extremely welcomed, but if there were any doubters then bringing back such a well-respected figure to the VSM Stadium and get everybody pulling in the right direction.

Davies is one of the most recognisable face that have put on the famous blue and white of City in recent memory, netting more than 110 goals for the club, making 220-plus appearances and he was even nominated alongside the likes of Lionel Messi in the UEFA Player of the Year shortlist in 2012.

A lot has happened since then, so while expecting that version of the powerful front man is unrealistic, there is no doubt that he can still play a key role in their pursuit of JD Welsh Premier League football at the first opportunity following their demotion to the second tier.

He is a huge physical presence and his style of play is enough to give even the most talented defender in the Huws Gray Alliance nightmares, and his experience in leading the line is going to be a very useful asset to have as the squad firmly adjusts to a different style of play in a lower division.

Davies is also a formidable talent in the air and will give Harrison the option of reverting to a different style of play during difficult stages of the campaign, and his link-up play with also provide those playing behind him with plenty of opportunities to flourish as the season goes on.

The forward’s return is also great news for younger members of the set-up, who have looked up to Davies for a number of years and can now call upon him for advice and follow in his footsteps in terms of preparing the right way and being as professional as possible to maximise your overall performance.

This is a win-win for both parties and although it is a gamble for Davies to go back, you only have to look at his first spell with City to see what the club means to him, so he will be hurting as much as any supporter at the situation they currently find themselves in.

The desire to get the Citizens back to where they belong will be driven by the passion of men like Davies, who is in the privileged position of being able to write some wrongs and ensure their stay in the second tier is a brief one.

Harrison should be commended for understanding what the Bangor fans expect and Davies will be on hand to tell any new arrival exactly what is expected of them, and the match made in heaven renewed is sure to bring with it huge success next season.