Tony Pennock has been named Hull City academy and community manager.
Pennock, 42, has joined the Tigers' coaching staff after holding a similar position with Swansea City's academy until November.
Tigers boss Steve Bruce said: "Tony has come in and will work with Billy Russell.
"The one thing we're going to have to improve is the whole youth structure of the club. That's the next step."
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