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JAY’S RICHER FOR THE EXPERIENCE

By Dave Flett

PRIDE: Jay Rich-Baghuelou playing for Australia against Egypt in last year’s Olympics and, Inset, Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke
PICTURE: Alamy

JAY Rich-Baghuelou almost walked away from football to lounge around on a beach back home in Australia – but now the Accrington Stanley defender is glad he gave the game one more shot.
The Sydney-born, 6ft 5in centre-back has slotted in seamlessly at Stanley since his move from Crystal Palace last month.
But his journey to the Wham Stadium has not been a straightforward one ever since he flew to the UK ...

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