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7:40pm Monday 2nd June 2008

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By Simon Parker »

Mark Ellis is the latest City old boy to come back to Valley Parade.

The former flying winger will take on the role of under-16 coach and be given the task of developing potential players of the future.

Ellis, a team-mate of Stuart McCall's during his decade as a City player, returns to his old stamping ground with an extensive coaching CV at youth level which has taken him all over the world.

The 46-year-old coached in South Africa with Cape Town Ajax, a feeder club for the Dutch giants, and won the national under-17s cup competition with them. His young charges also acquitted themselves well in an American tournament featuring Real Madrid, Ajax and Inter Milan.

More recently, Ellis has been coaching Michigan Bucks in America. He has also been connected long-term with the Huddersfield academy.

City joint-chairman Mark Lawn said: "As an ex pro, he will cultivate the under-16s and give them a better chance of stepping up to youth level.

"Mark will get them for a year before we have to make a decision and his skills will help bring them on. His coaching CV is outstanding."

Ellis, who has earned the UEFA A coaching badge, will also continue to take Guiseley for training sessions during the week.

Lawn added: "It's a bit of a coup for us because Mark is in demand. A lot of fans might remember him as a bit of a wild card but he has grown up since his playing days.

"I've known him since I was on his testimonial committee and we have become firm friends. He is also a personal fitness trainer and has helped me lost four-and-a-half stone!

"But his appointment is part of the ethos about bringing in people who really care about this club. It's an important age group and we believe he is the right man to bring these lads on."

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Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
7:43pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Bobby Campbell will be the next to return - he'll be in charge of the bar.

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Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
7:43pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Bobby Campbell will be the next to return - he'll be in charge of the bar.

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Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
7:43pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Bobby Campbell will be the next to return - he'll be in charge of the bar.

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
8:32pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Ooo 'droll wit'

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
8:32pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Ooo 'droll wit'

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
8:32pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Ooo 'droll wit'

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
8:36pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Welcome back Megga - onwards & upwards!! CTID!

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
8:36pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Welcome back Megga - onwards & upwards!! CTID!

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
8:36pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Welcome back Megga - onwards & upwards!! CTID!

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JM, Skipton says...
8:57pm Mon 2 Jun 08

so a few weeks ago when the likes of Jon pepper left we had fans going on about something 'sinister' going on. what do you say now?

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JM, Skipton says...
8:57pm Mon 2 Jun 08

so a few weeks ago when the likes of Jon pepper left we had fans going on about something 'sinister' going on. what do you say now?

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JM, Skipton says...
8:57pm Mon 2 Jun 08

so a few weeks ago when the likes of Jon pepper left we had fans going on about something 'sinister' going on. what do you say now?

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
9:11pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Get Bobby Cambell in as physio... Players will be too scared to get injured, and those that do will be put on a 'fitness regime' of cigars and brown ale...!! :D

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
9:11pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Get Bobby Cambell in as physio... Players will be too scared to get injured, and those that do will be put on a 'fitness regime' of cigars and brown ale...!! :D

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EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
9:11pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Get Bobby Cambell in as physio... Players will be too scared to get injured, and those that do will be put on a 'fitness regime' of cigars and brown ale...!! :D

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Old Peculiar, Thornton says...
9:21pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Lock up your daughters !! In fact lock up yer wives n mums too !! Mega Mark had a bit of a reputation as a ladies man,,,,,

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Old Peculiar, Thornton says...
9:21pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Lock up your daughters !! In fact lock up yer wives n mums too !! Mega Mark had a bit of a reputation as a ladies man,,,,,

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Old Peculiar, Thornton says...
9:21pm Mon 2 Jun 08

Lock up your daughters !! In fact lock up yer wives n mums too !! Mega Mark had a bit of a reputation as a ladies man,,,,,

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tyker, midland road says...
7:48am Tue 3 Jun 08

a good move indeed, and perhaps he will start to use his close friendship with Brian Mitchell, City's former right back now employed in Aberdeen and with very strong connections with youth football in that area.

It appears that the structure will be for Mark mto get the kids up to a strong standard by 16 and for Wetherall then to take them forward so that more push forward permananetly into the first team.

Excellent news--a structure is emerging to get younger players through in a meaningful way: youth is the future.

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tyker, midland road says...
7:48am Tue 3 Jun 08

a good move indeed, and perhaps he will start to use his close friendship with Brian Mitchell, City's former right back now employed in Aberdeen and with very strong connections with youth football in that area.

It appears that the structure will be for Mark mto get the kids up to a strong standard by 16 and for Wetherall then to take them forward so that more push forward permananetly into the first team.

Excellent news--a structure is emerging to get younger players through in a meaningful way: youth is the future.

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tyker, midland road says...
7:48am Tue 3 Jun 08

a good move indeed, and perhaps he will start to use his close friendship with Brian Mitchell, City's former right back now employed in Aberdeen and with very strong connections with youth football in that area.

It appears that the structure will be for Mark mto get the kids up to a strong standard by 16 and for Wetherall then to take them forward so that more push forward permananetly into the first team.

Excellent news--a structure is emerging to get younger players through in a meaningful way: youth is the future.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
8:57am Tue 3 Jun 08

With all these old faces coming back to the club lets see if we can find Geoffrey Richmond! ha ha! he can serve meat and potato pies and cups of bovril..

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
8:57am Tue 3 Jun 08

With all these old faces coming back to the club lets see if we can find Geoffrey Richmond! ha ha! he can serve meat and potato pies and cups of bovril..

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
8:57am Tue 3 Jun 08

With all these old faces coming back to the club lets see if we can find Geoffrey Richmond! ha ha! he can serve meat and potato pies and cups of bovril..

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
9:01am Tue 3 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.
wow! Mr Sensible wrote a normal post..
quick mate, get to doctors and tell him your not feeling yourself..
Does anyone know which player is targeted to sure up our defences and someone to replace Wetherall?

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
9:01am Tue 3 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.
wow! Mr Sensible wrote a normal post..
quick mate, get to doctors and tell him your not feeling yourself..
Does anyone know which player is targeted to sure up our defences and someone to replace Wetherall?

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Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
9:01am Tue 3 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.
wow! Mr Sensible wrote a normal post..
quick mate, get to doctors and tell him your not feeling yourself..
Does anyone know which player is targeted to sure up our defences and someone to replace Wetherall?

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ward64, BD4 says...
9:36am Tue 3 Jun 08

Old boys network! Can't beat it?

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ward64, BD4 says...
9:36am Tue 3 Jun 08

Old boys network! Can't beat it?

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ward64, BD4 says...
9:36am Tue 3 Jun 08

Old boys network! Can't beat it?

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seanary, Bradford says...
9:51am Tue 3 Jun 08

Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.

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seanary, Bradford says...
9:51am Tue 3 Jun 08

Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.

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seanary, Bradford says...
9:51am Tue 3 Jun 08

Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.

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audal, lovell says...
10:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

old boy network or not,city haved scooped on a man with an exellent cv. we all know the step up to the first team is massive so if mark can prepare youth for reserve team standards then that augers well for possible league appearances in the future, this is only the theory but lets hope it's the road to putting into practice.

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audal, lovell says...
10:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

old boy network or not,city haved scooped on a man with an exellent cv. we all know the step up to the first team is massive so if mark can prepare youth for reserve team standards then that augers well for possible league appearances in the future, this is only the theory but lets hope it's the road to putting into practice.

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audal, lovell says...
10:30am Tue 3 Jun 08

old boy network or not,city haved scooped on a man with an exellent cv. we all know the step up to the first team is massive so if mark can prepare youth for reserve team standards then that augers well for possible league appearances in the future, this is only the theory but lets hope it's the road to putting into practice.

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steve torpeys haircut, School says...
10:41am Tue 3 Jun 08

Welcome back Mark!!!!

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steve torpeys haircut, School says...
10:41am Tue 3 Jun 08

Welcome back Mark!!!!

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steve torpeys haircut, School says...
10:41am Tue 3 Jun 08

Welcome back Mark!!!!

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tyker, midland road says...
11:14am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

still the same old carp:I would have thought the 4 esses of Beniodorm would have sorted you out by now.

so SENSELESS-- no response to how you would actually manage any professional football club, how you would match up income with expenditure without wealthy benefactors bank rolling it.

just the same old CARP,CARP, CARP, CARP!!

there must be an anagram in there somehwere.

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tyker, midland road says...
11:14am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

still the same old carp:I would have thought the 4 esses of Beniodorm would have sorted you out by now.

so SENSELESS-- no response to how you would actually manage any professional football club, how you would match up income with expenditure without wealthy benefactors bank rolling it.

just the same old CARP,CARP, CARP, CARP!!

there must be an anagram in there somehwere.

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tyker, midland road says...
11:14am Tue 3 Jun 08

Why all the former employees at the club - obviously it is thought a good idea to get the supporters on board. Would it not be a better idea to get people who are the best at the job. Oxford Bantam obviously sees the position from outside the box but I think a look inside the box is needed. Get them tickets they are going quick, don't wait for a 'phone call.

still the same old carp:I would have thought the 4 esses of Beniodorm would have sorted you out by now.

so SENSELESS-- no response to how you would actually manage any professional football club, how you would match up income with expenditure without wealthy benefactors bank rolling it.

just the same old CARP,CARP, CARP, CARP!!

there must be an anagram in there somehwere.

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gman, bradford says...
11:56am Tue 3 Jun 08

another bloke in who has the club in his heart and most importantly a impressive CV but yet people stillc ant be pleased......go jump in front of a train or somet!!!

So now we have McCall, Jacobs, Wetherall, Dean Richards, Rhodes, Lawn and Ellis behind the scenes who all love the club like supporters do (or supposed to) that can only be a good thing for the future of the club!!

I'm sure some people will find somet to whinge about.

Some good work been done at the club in the close season...job well done to all!!

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gman, bradford says...
11:56am Tue 3 Jun 08

another bloke in who has the club in his heart and most importantly a impressive CV but yet people stillc ant be pleased......go jump in front of a train or somet!!!

So now we have McCall, Jacobs, Wetherall, Dean Richards, Rhodes, Lawn and Ellis behind the scenes who all love the club like supporters do (or supposed to) that can only be a good thing for the future of the club!!

I'm sure some people will find somet to whinge about.

Some good work been done at the club in the close season...job well done to all!!

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gman, bradford says...
11:56am Tue 3 Jun 08

another bloke in who has the club in his heart and most importantly a impressive CV but yet people stillc ant be pleased......go jump in front of a train or somet!!!

So now we have McCall, Jacobs, Wetherall, Dean Richards, Rhodes, Lawn and Ellis behind the scenes who all love the club like supporters do (or supposed to) that can only be a good thing for the future of the club!!

I'm sure some people will find somet to whinge about.

Some good work been done at the club in the close season...job well done to all!!

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:12pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge, I find this an incredible, unbelievable appointment. McCall's got his old mate back.

Only the niaive amongst the fans will applaud this appointment, those who know better will see it for what it is.

I thought things were going in the right direction, alas it's nothing but a joke.

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:12pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge, I find this an incredible, unbelievable appointment. McCall's got his old mate back.

Only the niaive amongst the fans will applaud this appointment, those who know better will see it for what it is.

I thought things were going in the right direction, alas it's nothing but a joke.

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:12pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge, I find this an incredible, unbelievable appointment. McCall's got his old mate back.

Only the niaive amongst the fans will applaud this appointment, those who know better will see it for what it is.

I thought things were going in the right direction, alas it's nothing but a joke.

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:20pm Tue 3 Jun 08

What an absolute joke appointment.

We're turning into a laughing stock. As someone else posted, get Bobby Campbell in running the bars.

Didn't he previously have a similar job at City and lost it in mysterious circumstances.

Lawn, McCall - I thought things were improving but obviously not.

Who next? I dread to think.

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:20pm Tue 3 Jun 08

What an absolute joke appointment.

We're turning into a laughing stock. As someone else posted, get Bobby Campbell in running the bars.

Didn't he previously have a similar job at City and lost it in mysterious circumstances.

Lawn, McCall - I thought things were improving but obviously not.

Who next? I dread to think.

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Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:20pm Tue 3 Jun 08

What an absolute joke appointment.

We're turning into a laughing stock. As someone else posted, get Bobby Campbell in running the bars.

Didn't he previously have a similar job at City and lost it in mysterious circumstances.

Lawn, McCall - I thought things were improving but obviously not.

Who next? I dread to think.

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Suggy, Bingley says...
12:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Big Mal, please give us some clue as to why you think this is a joke appointment.

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Suggy, Bingley says...
12:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Big Mal, please give us some clue as to why you think this is a joke appointment.

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Suggy, Bingley says...
12:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Big Mal, please give us some clue as to why you think this is a joke appointment.

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Chris, Bradford says...
1:02pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Abosoloutley a great appointment credit to all concerned.

Not really sure how anyone can criticise till they see it work or not work?

Then again you always get someone negative (not including not so sensible because I dont even read what that tw*t has to write) about everything.

We could sign Ronaldo and someone would moan we cant afford him.

Cant wait till next season.

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Chris, Bradford says...
1:02pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Abosoloutley a great appointment credit to all concerned.

Not really sure how anyone can criticise till they see it work or not work?

Then again you always get someone negative (not including not so sensible because I dont even read what that tw*t has to write) about everything.

We could sign Ronaldo and someone would moan we cant afford him.

Cant wait till next season.

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Chris, Bradford says...
1:02pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Abosoloutley a great appointment credit to all concerned.

Not really sure how anyone can criticise till they see it work or not work?

Then again you always get someone negative (not including not so sensible because I dont even read what that tw*t has to write) about everything.

We could sign Ronaldo and someone would moan we cant afford him.

Cant wait till next season.

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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:22pm Tue 3 Jun 08

seanary wrote:
Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.
What he said ^^^^^^

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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:22pm Tue 3 Jun 08

seanary wrote:
Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.
What he said ^^^^^^

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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:22pm Tue 3 Jun 08

seanary wrote:
Sorry Woodface, but sensible didn't write a normal post; just another dull attempt to criticise the appointment of Mega. If he had bothered reading the post, he has been appinted because of his excellent coaching CV - not because he is an ex-player i.e. he is the best man for the job. Go slam your knob in a draw sensible.
What he said ^^^^^^

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:23pm Tue 3 Jun 08

The only people who think that this is another good appointment will be those who have already bought a season ticket - Need we say any more about their state of mind.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:23pm Tue 3 Jun 08

The only people who think that this is another good appointment will be those who have already bought a season ticket - Need we say any more about their state of mind.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:23pm Tue 3 Jun 08

The only people who think that this is another good appointment will be those who have already bought a season ticket - Need we say any more about their state of mind.

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tyker, midland road says...
2:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge

nothing to do with BIG WILLY has it: i.e BIG WILLY TOPP or otherwise.


Ellis, who has earned the UEFA A coaching badge,

does anyone know what ranking this is? and how does it rank against the qualifications of others either employed by City or others.

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tyker, midland road says...
2:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge

nothing to do with BIG WILLY has it: i.e BIG WILLY TOPP or otherwise.


Ellis, who has earned the UEFA A coaching badge,

does anyone know what ranking this is? and how does it rank against the qualifications of others either employed by City or others.

Report this post »

tyker, midland road says...
2:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08

For reasons I am unwilling to divulge

nothing to do with BIG WILLY has it: i.e BIG WILLY TOPP or otherwise.


Ellis, who has earned the UEFA A coaching badge,

does anyone know what ranking this is? and how does it rank against the qualifications of others either employed by City or others.

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Suggy, Bingley says...
2:33pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Luke Beckett To York City????
http://www.terrier-b
ytes.com/article.htm
l?type=news&id=539

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Suggy, Bingley says...
2:33pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Luke Beckett To York City????
http://www.terrier-b
ytes.com/article.htm
l?type=news&id=539

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Suggy, Bingley says...
2:33pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Luke Beckett To York City????
http://www.terrier-b
ytes.com/article.htm
l?type=news&id=539

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billy_bremner, bfd says...
2:53pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Suggy wrote:
Luke Beckett To York City???? http://www.terrier-b ytes.com/article.htm l?type=news&id=539
no he hasn't

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billy_bremner, bfd says...
2:53pm Tue 3 Jun 08

Suggy wrote:
Luke Beckett To York City???? http://www.terrier-b ytes.com/article.htm l?type=news&id=539
no he hasn't

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