AFC Telford's Ellis Deeney can play anywhere – Gavin Cowan
Boss Gavin Cowan believes vice skipper Ellis Deeney could do a stellar job in any position for AFC Telford United.
Twenty-six-year-old Deeney usually plays in central midfield but impressed at left-back at the weekend.
"Ellis is just someone who can play anywhere," said Cowan.
"You could put him anywhere on the pitch – he's got the attributes to do so.
"It's another option for us. It's one that came out of the blue.
"Credit to Phil Trainer, my assistant, as he's the one who gave me the idea."
Deeney was signed from Tamworth on an 18-month deal in January.
He is the younger brother of Watford striker Troy Deeney and was a left-back in his youth days at Aston Villa, before enjoying spells at Worcester City and Tamworth as a midfielder.
Deeney is one of a few players the Bucks have that are capable of playing in different positions.
Ross White can fill in anywhere across the back line while Henry Cowans can operate as a wideman or play in the middle of the park.
Even Zak Lilly, who was a forward just a few months ago, has been turned into a centre-half.
"What I said at the start of the season was that I needed to bring in players with versatility," said Cowan.
"I need people to be able to play in numerous positions because we haven't got the finances to get people in at the drop of a hat.
"That was another good thing for us."
Telford have two other left-backs on their books – teenager Callum Cockerill Mollett, who is on loan from Walsall for a month, and the injured Steph Morley.
