Jay started his physiotherapist journey via the University of Central Lancashire, driven by a passion for football and a desire to make it as a physio in the sport, Jay graduated with a 2:1 in sports therapy.

The 22-year-old then found a job at NJD Sports Injury Clinic in Clitheroe, that’s where he heard about the vacant role with the Blues.

“I took up the opportunity to gain valuable experience in football which is ultimately the sport I would like to progress in”.

Clitheroe born Jay went on to talk about his first season with the blues:

“I've always loved the sport, the atmosphere at a ground on match day is brilliant and I think my first season of experience within football has been enhanced by everyone down at Clitheroe FC they are a great club to work with… I was brought up with football and it’s a sport that I not only love playing but watching too."

But Jay isn’t just a football man, his extra passion is sprinting, representative for Lancashire in the 100 metre and 400 metre events Conchie is a multiple medal winner.

“I got a silver in the county championship 400 metres, and in the mid Lancashire championships I did 5 races and won 5 gold medals for the 100, 200, 400, 4x100 and the 4x400 metre events.”

The former Wharfedale RUFC physio expressed how his affection for the Blues has only increased since arriving at Shawbridge.

“Bearing in mind I always like to see my home town gain a win but now I'm in that environment and I know how much effort they all put in to develop themselves as players makes me want them to do as well as they can within the sport. The sky's the limit for those in the changing room.”

He continued:

“As the sports therapist I find myself drawn into the game maybe more so than I should be but just like the team it hurts me when we lose.”

Jay, a regional representative for the sports therapy association, continued to rave about those in the dressing room.

“I think they've performed very well this year and its such a strong team we've got every position covered. Against the big teams we've pulled out all the stops and we just need to keep it up for the rest of the season. There's plenty more points for us to gain, they all want to win those games for themselves and for all of the fans.

Another exciting prospect at Shawbridge Jay is evidently doing his job brilliantly, reporting that:

“There's no major injury issues at the moment.”