LEAMINGTON have signed former Coventry City goalkeeper Cian Tyler as Scott Easterlow continues to shape his squad for the 2026/27 season.
Tyler joined Coventry’s academy at the age of seven-years-old and signed professional terms with the Sky Blues in 2020.
However, the Leamington-born shot-stopper announced his shock retirement from football in August last year owing to a long-standing wrist injury.
The 24-year-old has now opted to come out of retirement and return to football part time with his wrist injury exasperated by a full time schedule.
Tyler said: “I’m Incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to get back playing again and what better place to do it than here?
“I’ve had time to focus on myself, build up my body and develop a deeper understanding of the game through doing my coaching badges.
“It’s a privilege to be able to represent the place I call home, so you can count on me giving my all every single game. Scott is trying to build something special and I’m looking forward to playing my part in that.
“Being away from football hasn’t been easy, and I knew it couldn’t be a forever thing.
“I’ve got more desire to succeed now than ever before and this is the perfect chance to get back doing what I love whilst hopefully pushing the team in the right direction.”
Brakes boss Scott Easterlow added: “Cian is yet another local lad with outstanding ability.
“He’s had some time away from the game but is raring to go now.
“He is everything we have been looking for in a keeper and I’m really pleased to have got this one over the line.”
Tyler appeared on the bench for Coventry’s first team on nine occasions in the Championship, FA Cup and League Cup.
Coventry released Tyler at the end of the 2024/25 campaign and enjoyed a spell on loan at Hereford in the National League North during his time with the Sky Blues.
He also featured for Wales on the international stage from under-15 to under-21 level.
