After leaving Carlisle United (1987–1991), Middlemass had a brief stint as first team coach at Darlington (1991), before becoming assistant to Jimmy Mullen at Burnley (1992).
Following his departure from Carlisle United (1987–1991), Middlemass had a short tenure as head coach of Darlington's first team (1991), before serving as an assistant to Jimmy Mullen at Burnley (1992).