Sulley comes in to lift Leeds Academy

Sulley, 51, replaces Neil Thompson who was axed five months ago and is now first-team coach at Sheffield Wednesday.

For the majority of the last 10 years, Sulley has worked as Bolton Wanderers’ Academy manager. He made over 400 appearances during a playing career that took in spells at Bournemouth, Dundee United, Blackburn Rovers, Port Vale and Preston North End.

Technical director Gwyn Williams said: “We’re delighted to welcome Chris. He has an excellent pedigree of working with young players and developing them for a career in the professional game, and we’re looking forward to him bringing that knowledge and experience to the club.”