DARLINGTON FC boss Martin Gray officially opened his latest football academy today (Tuesday, December 9).

The new Martin Gray Football Academy (MGFA) is at Framwellgate School Durham, in Durham City.

Youngsters from year seven upwards will get weekly coaching sessions from Mr Gray, a former Sunderland midfielder, and his team.

The academy is based at Darlington College and there are others at schools in Wolsingham and Wingate.

Players must sign a code of conduct including turning up for training in clean boots and kit.