Originally put pen to paper for United back in 1997 amidst his tour of the Harrogate League having spent spells at Beckwithshaw, Pannal Sports & Spa Athletic.

Tempted back into the fold as one of the first building bricks of Jono Way's new Hampsthwaite Millennium.

'Coatesy' has a great right foot and is a solid full back with the drive and enthusiasm to push a team on but has a dark side that sees him sink into a 'Coatesy Mood Special'.

When on top of his game, can be one of the most enthusiastic players on the pitch, is excellent in the air for one of, if not THE, smallest players in the team.

Tough tackling, no nonsense, capable of playing anywhere in defence as well as a holding midfield position. Coates is equally comfortable on the left or right of midfield and has good vision for long passes into the Strikers.

One-time Striker Coates played the final game of the season up front last season and notched his first ever career hat-trick and the first one at Home for Hampsthwaite United this decade!