Mark Trueman

Mark Trueman (born 1987/1988) is an English football coach and former player who is caretaker manager of Bradford City, alongside Conor Sellars.

Mark Trueman
Personal information
Date of birth 1987/1988 (age 32–33)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Bradford City (caretaker manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ossett Town
2007 Guiseley
2013 Ossett Albion
Harrogate Railway Athletic
Thackley
Brighouse Town
Eccleshill United
2017–2018 Silsden
Thackley
Silsden
2020 Thackley
Teams managed
2020– Bradford City (caretaker manager)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Trueman has played in non-league football as a midfielder for Ossett Town, Guiseley, Ossett Albion, Harrogate Railway Athletic, Thackley, Brighouse Town and Eccleshill United.[2]

He played for Guiseley in 2007,[3] and Ossett Albion in 2013.[4]

He later played for Silsden,[5] leaving the club in February 2018 to return to Thackley.[6] He later returned to Silsden, before again returning to Thackley in October 2020.[7]

Coaching career

Trueman worked as a youth coach at FC Halifax Town.[8] He later worked for Bradford City as under-18 team manager,[9] before being appointed caretaker manager alongside Conor Sellars in December 2020.[10][11] Their first match was a 1–1 draw away at Crawley Town on 15 December 2020, the club's first point in six games.[12][13] The club's CEO Ryan Sparks said that Trueman and Sellars had the board's full support whilst the search for a permanent manager was ongoing.[14] Their second match was a 1–0 victory at home against Cambridge United on 19 December 2020, the club's first league win in eight matches.[15][16] After the result, Truman and Sellars had a celebratory beer, and then spent seven to eight hours the next day planning for the next game.[17] Trueman later said he intended to move into management after his caretaker spell ended.[18] After leading the club to their third straight win, he downplayed his chances of being appointed permanent manager,[19] but said he was keen to maintain his position as caretaker manager for as long as possible.[20][21]

On 28 December 2020 it was announced that Trueman and Sellars had been promoted to 'interim' managers and would remain in charge of the team for at least January 2021.[1][22][23] In January 2021 he spoke of his confidence that the club could maintain their good form, even though a number of games had been postponed due to COVID-19 and adverse weather,[24] and later that month he spoke about a 'busy' transfer window for the club,[25] as well as about how well the club's players had coped with nearly a month without a competitive match.[26]

In February 2021 Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks said that Trueman and Sellars were happy with their 'interim' status and were not pushing to be made permanent managers.[27]

Personal life

Trueman is close friends with Pat McGuire,[7] and Danny Forrest, both of whom he has worked with.[28]

References
  1. "Bantams duo in charge 'until further notice'" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. "Mark Trueman - Eccleshill United Football Club First Team". www.pitchero.com.
  3. "Guiseley face another semi-final". Wharfedale Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  4. "Tracey turns to experienced trio - The Pitching In Northern Premier League". www.thenpl.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  5. "Trueman on the Mark as Silsden leave it late yet again". Keighley News.
  6. "Trio leave Silsden due to limited first-team action". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  7. "Thackley boss glad to have Bantams coach and close pal back in midfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  8. "FC Halifax Town: Trueman praises his history boys after title win". www.halifaxcourier.co.uk.
  9. "TRUEMAN LAUDS GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH FIRST TEAM". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  10. "Stuart McCall sacked by lowly Bradford City". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  11. "Time for McCall-less Bantams to step up, says temporary boss Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  12. "BANTAMS REACTION: Fighting spirit in Crawley draw pleases caretaker boss Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  13. "MATCH REPORT: Happier ending to Trueman show as Bantams stop the rot". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. "Stand-in duo aiming to keep it simple for Bantams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. "BANTAMS REACTION: Trueman's delight as City get back to winning ways". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. "SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Dynamic duo put Bantams back on firmer footing". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  17. "Trueman and Sellars transforming Bradford City's mood". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  18. "Bantams stand-in boss Trueman keen on step up to management". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  19. "BANTAMS REACTION: Trueman happy to keep going after another win". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. "Bantams in no need to hurry as Trueman stakes claim". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. "Relaxed caretaker manager Mark Trueman pleased to have bought Bradford City more time". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  22. "Bradford City promote Trueman and Sellars to interim bosses". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  23. "Bradford City: Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars will remain in interim charge until further notice". Sky Sports.
  24. "Unplanned 'winter break' won't affect Bantams, says Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  25. "Trueman pleased with busy window as Bantams secure Rowe | Bradford Telegraph and Argus". Thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  26. "Trueman praises Bantams for adapting to month without a game | Bradford Telegraph and Argus". Thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  27. "Bradford City management duo remain comfortable with interim position". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  28. "Silsden boss and close friend loving Trueman show at City so far". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
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