Soccer: Knights name Yates as commercial manager

The Knights have named North Shore football identity Alan Yates as its commercial manager.

Yates is a former soccer player, coach and administrator. His primary job is to generate sponsorship for the club but he will also act as general manager of the Charlton youth academies to be set up around the country.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the game I have a great passion for but also a great belief in," Yates said.