JASON Matthews admitted re-joining Weymouth as goalkeeping coach was “too good an opportunity to miss”.

Former player-manager Matthews, 46, succeeded Aldershot-bound Robbie Yates in October after impressing Terras’ boss Brian Stock.

Matthews’ trial period coincided with the FA Cup loss to Yeovil and he was then offered the job later that week.

And the lure of both Weymouth and National League football was too attractive to turn down.

“It was too good an opportunity to miss at my favourite club, basically,” he told Echosport.

“It’s been really good. I’ve been made to feel really welcome.

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“From the playing staff point of view it’s only Paul (Maitland, vice chairman) that was there in my tenure.

“I know him and the chairman (Ian White) and it’s nice to see how the club’s moved on since I’ve been gone.

“They’ve made some positive strides and there are a few more to make to make us really competitive in the National League.”

Matthews has predominantly been working with former Notts County and Chesterfield goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons and ex-Bridport custodian Harrison Bruton.

He has also had the opportunity to test out Gerard Benfield who, before his recall this week, was able to attend a number of training sessions away from loan club Dorchester Town.

Asked how much he is relishing the challenge, Matthews said: “I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve got to know Ross and I feel his form’s been really good.

“His attitude’s been spot on since I’ve come in. We’ve got young Harrison with us all the time and it’s more of a learning curve for Harrison.

“He does really well in training and shows a great attitude. Gez managed to come in training with us, so I’ve got to meet him as well.

“I can only look after my department and I feel at the minute it’s going quite well. For me, it’s a massive plus.

“I’ve been really impressed with the gaffer and how welcome he’s made me feel, it’s been unreal.

“That was pretty much the deciding factor on wanting to come back, because it’s a big commitment when you’re having to do it three, four times a week in the National League.”