The club are delighted to announce our latest signing Leo Kelly. Leo joins us as a young member of the squad and joins us after playing last season at Bedworth United Under 18’s.

When we caught up with Leo, he was buzzing and said the following, “I am more than proud to be signing for this club. This is a huge stepping stone for me that I needed to establish myself.

When I heard from Jimmy and Andy to come down for pre-season I was buzzing as I know how big the club and town is which is a great opportunity for me to showcase my ability. I can’t wait for the new season to start and help the best I can to get promotion”

Leo joins the first team squad after initially trialling with the academy. Manager Jimmy Ginnelly was at our academy trials and had this to say -

“The Gaffa thinks he’s found a gem in this 17 year old. Leo Kelly came to the academy trials about two months ago and I stood monitoring out of the top offices windows and thought who’s that lad? Anyway I went down and introduced myself to him and invited him in for the second trial and boom there it was again skill, pace, balance and goals.

And as I’d like to think I’ve got an eye for a player, so I invited him again to train with the first team (And this boy don’t look out of place) so I’m going to make him my project for this coming season, so let’s see we’re it takes us both!

Good luck Leo go and express yourself with no fear!

Welcome to the men’s football”

You can get a look at all our new players this Saturday as we host Burton Albion at the FCS Stadium. You can purchase your tickets here -
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