Former Leeds United, Wolves and Portsmouth man lands non-league coaching role

Former Leeds United forward Terry Connor has landed a coaching role in the fifth tier of English football.

Yorkshire-born Connor burst on to the scene at Elland Road, scoring on his debut as a 17-year-old and making 89 appearances for Leeds at first-team level.

He later represented the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion and Portsmouth before hanging up his boots and moving into coaching.

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The 62-year-old spent years as Mick McCarthy’s trusteed lieutenant, assisting him during tenures at clubs such as Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City. He even had a spell as manager of the former, but his stint was short-lived.

Terry Connor had a brief stint as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.Terry Connor had a brief stint as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Terry Connor had a brief stint as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. | Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

Connor has now been unveiled as the new assistant manager of National League outfit Dagenham & Redbridge.

He will provide assistance to Lewis Young, brother of Everton star Ashley, in his first permanent role in senior management.

The club’s sporting director James King said: “I’m thrilled that experienced assistant manager Terry Connor has committed to supporting Lewis and the club on a long-term basis.

“His experience within the Premier League and international stage will be vital for our long-term plans to get back into the EFL.”

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