A BALA TOWN footballer who beat cancer has been offered a new deal by the club ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Danny Gosset was diagnosed with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma on August 16, 2019, after initially suffering from a dull ache in his hip.

The 25-year-old, who is from Y Felinheli near Bangor, underwent courses of chemotherapy and radiotherapy before being given the 'all clear' in January of this year.

The midfielder joined Bala from Bangor City in 2018 and has also previously represented the likes of Rhyl, The New Saints and Oldham Athletic, as well as the Cymru C squad.

Gosset had been a big part of The Lakesiders squad before having to miss the whole of last season due to his diagnosis.

He was given a boost this week as the break in his femur has now completely healed and he has now had the go-ahead to restart training as a result.

Speaking on Gosset staying with The Lakesiders for the 2020/21 season, Bala Town manager Colin Caton said: "Danny Gosset has had the all-clear after having a scan and speaking to his specialist at Gobowen Hospital last week. As he's had this tremendous news, he can now resume normal training, however because his leg has been out of use for so long he's got to get the rehab back into his femur.

"He's got to build his leg muscle up and he's hoping to be competitive once the pre-season games are here, however if he doesn't make the first pre-season games he'll definitely, all being well, be fit for the start of the season which will be a massive relief for everybody concerned. The muscles have grown back well and it's brilliant to have him back.

"Everybody has stuck by him, his strength and his belief carried the lads to such a good season aswell. We all had a great bond and it's fantastic to have him with us and it's going to be like having a brand new signing. It's great that he's going to be available for this season.

"I can't wait to work with him again and I am really looking forward to that. I'm expecting big things from Danny and what a story it's going to be when he gets back out on that pitch."