Coach Mike Friday’s resignation statement ‘With everything that has transpired over the last 7 months, it is very clear to both Chris Brown and me that we cannot and will not, continue into next season.
The interference from certain individuals have made it impossible for Chris and I to run a professional performance programme.
Our view is that they have continually sabotaged and compromised our strategy and planning; this has not been in the best interests of Kenya 7’s Rugby.
With that in mind, the status quo that nothing has changed or is looking as though it may change in the future in terms of transparency and organization, we are giving the KRU notice that we have exercised our break in contract on the 31st July, so that the KRU can make necessary plans for next season.
It is a matter of regret and disappointment that we have felt it necessary to take this decision.
Despite numerous requests, the lack of transparency over last year’s budget is a matter we have found impossible to manage.
This trend has continued for the start of the next season and consequently it is impossible for us to plan properly with certainty and run a performance programme in this way.
Chris Brown and I can assure you that we have not taken this decision lightly.
We have provided the planning and season plan for the KRU over the last month and it is now with the KRU so that our successors can continue with the journey of Kenya 7’s and build on the performance and respect gained from last season.
The Kenya 7’s squad have been a credit to their country and have coped remarkably well given all the many distractions and disruptions they have had to deal with along the way. They are a fantastic group of players and it has been a privilege for both Chris and me to have work with them all.
The Players are precious assets that deserve and need to be given consistent professional support and direction by Kenyan Rugby in order to maximize their potential.
We truly hope the KRU does that and we wish them well on their journey and Chairman Mwangi Muthee is certainly the individual to lead the Kenya Rugby evolution. Preparation for the 2013/14 IRB World Sevens Series must be an absolute priority now and we wish Kenya the best of luck on that journey.’
Coach Mike Friday
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