Metson, 47, joined Glamorgan from Middlesex in 1987 and stayed until his retirement in 1997.

BBC: Matthew Maynard resigns because of 'untenable' position

Colin Metson, an ex-county wicketkeeper and current committee member, is set to head Glamorgan's coaching staff.

BBC: Matthew Maynard resigns because of 'untenable' position

Glamorgan's new managing director of cricket Colin Metson believes that Mott has the necessary track record of success the Welsh county needs.

BBC: Glamorgan confirm Matthew Mott as coach

He will come in to Glamorgan under Metson, whose elevation to his new post saw cricket director Matthew Maynard hand in his resignation.

BBC: Glamorgan confirm Matthew Mott as coach

Dalrymple had been replaced as captain by South African Alviro Petersen, while Maynard's role was superseded by Colin Metson as the new head of coaching.

BBC: Glamorgan chief Alan Hamer defends shake-up

Dalrymple was replaced as captain by South African Alviro Petersen last week, while the new post of head of coaching was created that superseded both Dalrymple and Maynard's authority - filled by Colin Metson, the county's former wicketkeeper and current committee member.

BBC: Mark Cosgrove rues Glamorgan turmoil