Friday: OEs can bridge top-flight gap in Kent

By NEALE HARVEY

Academ y boss: Mike Friday

AMBITIOUS Old Elthamians will push the boundaries to create a player pathway to rival Premiership clubs, according to academy director Mike Friday.
National One hopefuls Old Es have long-term ambitions of becoming the professional ‘team for Kent,’ underpinned by multi-million pound facilities and a smart new stadium that could potentially one day play host to Premiership rugby.
USA 7s head coach Friday has been recruited to oversee the academy, which is due to welcome its first intake of 16-23-yearolds next summer.
Friday told The Ru...

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