Former Hereford United player Tony Larkin has become a Patron for British Blind Sport.
Larkin made over 450 professional appearances in his 15 year career including 109 for the Bulls.
After finishing his footballing career, he has coached sports at the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford.
Larkin has most recently led the Paralympic GB Blind Football team into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
"It's an honour to be a patron to British Blind Sport," said Larkin.