15 Facts About Mark Yeates

Mark Stephen Anthony Yeates was born on 11 January 1985 and is an Irish professional football coach and former player who played as a winger.

Mark Yeates has three under-21 caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Mark Yeates played schoolboy football with Greenhills Boys and Cherry Orchard in Dublin.

Mark Yeates joined Championship team Hull City on a season-long loan, but hardly featured for them before returning to his parent club midway through the season.

Mark Yeates was set to sign for Crystal Palace Football Club, but due to the fact that he failed his medical, the transfer was abandoned.

Mark Yeates had a productive year in League One, during which time, he scored the first competitive goal at the new Colchester Community Stadium in a game against Oldham.

In July 2011, Mark Yeates signed for Watford on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

On 3 July 2013, Mark Yeates signed a two-year contract with Bradford City, the third time that Mark Yeates had worked under manager Phil Parkinson, having previously played under him at Hull City and Colchester United.

On 25 August 2015, Mark Yeates joined Oldham Athletic on a short-term deal.

On 7 January 2016, Mark Yeates joined Blackpool on an initial 18-month deal from Oldham Athletic with the option for a further year.

On 28 June 2017, Mark Yeates joined National League side Eastleigh on a two-year deal.

Mark Yeates left Eastleigh to join AFC Fylde on 12 June 2019.

Mark Yeates joined Bamber Bridge from AFC Fylde in September 2020.

Mark Yeates joined the academy coaching staff at Fleetwood Town, working with the under-13s.

Mark Yeates was appointed to a full-time role within the academy in September 2021.