FC

Report by Mike Green

Saturday (25th March) was an amazing afternoon at Salters Lane which saw Sittingbourne do the League double over Swale neighbours Faversham Town courtesy of defender Joe Tyrie’s first half goal. But that only tells half the story of the drama…

Sittingbourne FC, in conjunction with Gillingham FC, are aiming to run a football academy next season and expressions of interest are now being accepted for those who wish to pursue post 16 studies (Year 11's this term) with a speciality of football.

Adam Lawrence, Head of Community Sports & Education Foundation at Gillingham FC, told SFM News: "We [Gillingham FC] and our Community Trust are excited by the opportunity of working in partnership with Sittingbourne FC in founding this new and exciting Academy programme".