The 30-year-old had been a mainstay at the back for the Romans over the past ten years or so and has made over 300 appearances - being their longest serving player up until the end of last season.

Ball is a product of Bristol City’s academy who signed a professional contract in July 2010.

Although he suffered a number of injury problems, he twice had his contract at Ashton Gate extended before being released in May 2012.

After joining Bath on trial that summer he impressed sufficiently to be offered a one-year deal at Twerton Park.

He soon secured a regular starting place and has since been one of City’s most consistent and impressive players ever since, both at full-back and in the centre of defence, picking up several player of the year awards.

He spent part of the 2018/19 season on loan at Tiverton Town.

Head of Football Rob Dray told https://tauntontown.com: “It was important in key areas to get experience of this division across. Dan is a Bath legend with over 300 games in this league so fits the bill perfectly. He is a massive signing for us and has the perfect character profile. For Taunton to get Dan is massive and we look forward to seeing him help our younger players”.