MIKE Pejic is the Head of Youth Coaching here at Home Park.

Mike was a distinguished player in his own right, playing for over ten seasons in the top flight of English football.

As a defender, Pejic played for Stoke City, Everton and Aston Villa. He won eight caps playing for England's U-23 squad and four more caps with the full England side.

Pejic was named Chester City manager in June 1994 and later had a spell managing non-league side Leek Town

He went on to be the regional director for the North East FA and has coached such stars as Jermaine Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Stewart Downing. He then taught FA coaching courses at NWHC in Nuneaton.

In February 2007, he became Head of Youth Coaching Home Park.

Mike's younger brother, Mel, played for Stoke City, Hereford United and Wrexham. Shaun Pejic, the son of Mel and nephew of Mike, currently plays for Wrexham and was in the U-21 team of Wales.