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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