Newcastle United have added former Sunderland boss Jack Ross to their Academy coaching staff on a "short-term" basis.
The ex-Hartlepool defender was sacked by Sunderland in 2019 and has since managed Hibernian and Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. But now Ross will take on a role in Newcastle's youth system, the club have announced today.
A club statement read: "United are pleased to announce that Jack Ross has joined the club's Academy as interim Head of Coach Development on a short-term basis.
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"Jack will work closely with the club's Academy director, Steve Harper, and management team to provide support to the Academy's coaching structure and players in the Under-9 to Under-16 age groups.
"Jack's arrival follows Neil Winskill's deployment to a coaching role with the Magpies' Under-21 side."
Head of the Academy Steve Harper said: "Jack is a very experienced manager, coach and coach educator. "His knowledge and experience will be of huge benefit to us during his time here."
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