Fascinating future for Fylde RFC with new coaching teams says chairman

By Andy Moore
Published 13th Jan 2021, 12:49 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2021, 12:51 BST
Warren Spragg (left) with Chris Briers, who is part of the new head coaching team at Fylde RFCWarren Spragg (left) with Chris Briers, who is part of the new head coaching team at Fylde RFC
Warren Spragg (left) with Chris Briers, who is part of the new head coaching team at Fylde RFC
Chairman Mike Brennand is looking forward to a “fascinating” new era at Fylde RFC under joint head coaches Chris Briers and Alex Loney.
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When the Woodlands club announced the departure of team boss Warren Spragg on Sunday, his two deputies were immediately promoted to share the top job.

And while the chairman is saddened by the departure of Spragg, who is to become full-time kicking coach at Premiership club Sale Sharks, he is convinced Briers and Loney will complement each other perfectly.

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Brennand told The Gazette: “I’m delighted that Alex and Chris are here and ready to go. It means we have a natural continuity.

“It’s a fascinating challenge with two head coaches. We’ve challenged the thought processes and I’m convinced it is the right thing to do.”

But Brennand was quick to pay tribute to Spragg’s achievements over three-and-a-half years in the job.

He added: “I want Fylde to be seen as a club that provides opportunities for aspirational players and coaches too. As a club like that, it’s inevitable you will lose people of quality and we accept that.

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