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Light shining to earn big chance with Orient

Burnham boss Ben Murray has spoken on the club’s “pride” after defender Ethan Light landed a dream move to the professional game with Leyton Orient.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 January 2023

Light shining

By Josh Knowles

BURNHAM boss Ben Murray has spoken on the club’s “pride” after defender Ethan Light landed a dream move to the professional game with Leyton Orient.
The 18-year-old needed just 16 games for the Combined Counties League Premier North side before convincing Orient boss Richie Wellens to make a move.
Boss Murray believes Light’s move has been richly deserved and represents a major boost for the club’s youth system.
“It’s something that he truly deserves and the whole squad are all behind him in his pursuit to continue striving forwards in his football career,” Murray said.
“At...

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