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FOOTBALL - Defender Nat Kelly returns to Leamington more than a decade after first spell with club

Aaron Sutcliffe 8th Jun, 2026 Updated: 6 hours ago   0

DEFENDER Nathaniel Kelly has returned to Leamington more than a decade after he last played for the club.

Kelly becomes the latest addition to Scott Easterlow’s squad following the recent arrival of Kai Sanchez Tonge from Stamford.

The centre-back first joined the Brakes in November 2015 as a 19-year-old on a four-game loan spell from Solihull Moors.

Kelly said: “I’m delighted to have signed for this great club, and to be playing for a manager who wants to play an attractive style of football.

“I’m looking forward to the season ahead and to seeing all the fans.”

Brakes boss Scott Easterlow added: “Left-footed centre back is one of, if not the hardest position to fill in my opinion.




“I’m expecting a big season from Nat. He has all the defensive attributes you need whilst also being very comfortable on the ball.”

Kelly came through Birmingham City’s academy and signed his first professional contract with Blues as an 18-year-old.


During his time at Moors, Kelly enjoyed a loan spell at Redditch United and later featured for Worcester City, Halesowen Town, Alvechurch, Bedworth United and Chasetown.