YOUTH Team coach Adam Smith is to leave the club later this month. The former School of Excellence coach is departing for pastures new.

Adam took over from Robbie Stockdale just under a year ago after the former Middlesbrough defender took up a similar post at Premier League side Sunderland. 

We would like to thank Adam for his hard work and dedication and wish him all the best for the future.

A new appointment will be made in due course.