Chris Beard leaves academy after 3 years service.

Chris Beard has decided to leave the SBC Football Academy after 3 years service to seek a fresh challenge. Chris Joined South Birmingham College in September 2007 to develop a football programme combined with academic studies. The football programme has grown over the past 3 years and has established itself into the football structure within the midlands and beyond. Chris expressed his feelings on leaving and said "Although I have enjoyed my time with South Birmingham College I feel its time for me personally to face a fresh challenge. I feel that I have served the college and the academy well and have develped the academy by increasing the number of teams and producing some excellent players both on and off the field. I feel that with the resources at my disposal I have taken the academy as far as I can. I would like to thank all staff and players at the college and wish them all the very best for the future". Danny Sheehan has now replaced Chris as Academy Coordinator and assumes all duties as of this week. Picture : (Chris Beard far left)