Bees Back

The 41-year-old, who made over 500 appearances with 10 league clubs in a career lasting 17 years, was on the coaching staff at Nottingham Forest.

He succeeds Steve Agnew who has joined Middlesbrough as reserve team boss.

Beesley made 37 appearances for the Whites under Howard Wilkinson between August 1995 and February 1997 following a £250k move from Sheffield United.