Two Wise Moves for North Leigh

Busy Millers continue to strengthen ahead of 2021/22.

Following on from the announcement of new signings Roger James, Jordan Thomas and Jenson Wright, Pitching In Southern Football League Division One Central club North Leigh have now brought in defender Charlie Wise and appointed Aaron Woodley as player-coach.

The central defender joins the Millers from former rivals and now Northern Premier League Division One Midlands outfit Corby Town.

Wise signed for the Steelmen in August 2019 from Banbury United.

He originally joined Banbury in September 2015 from Brackley Town Saints after being a regular in, and also captain of, the Brackley Town development Hellenic League Division One promotion-winning side of season 2014/15.

He came through the Brackley youth system after joining the club at the age of 12 from the Coventry City academy.

He was part of Banbury’s promotion-winning side of season 2015/16 making a total of 32 appearances before leaving the club in August 2016 for Kidlington and then moving on to Wantage Town in February 2017.

He re-signed for Banbury in September 2017.

This season will mark Woodley’s eighth year being involved with the Millers, separated by a season with Swindon Supermarine.

The 28-year-old started as a professional with Oxford United after spending his early years at their academy.

Subsequently, he has spent time with Oxford City, Banbury United and Didcot Town.

He has a wealth of footballing experience, particularly at Southern League level and beyond.

Woodley remains a highly skilled player who can play in a variety of positions and will still be looking to be a central part on the pitch for the first-team.

Woodley told the club`s website: "I've known Michael Alexis for many years, played a lot of football with him with various different clubs. He`s very knowledgeable and a very good footballer.

“I haven't worked with manager Eddie Odihambo a lot or played with him much but over his time here with North Leigh you can see he's very passionate about wanting to do well at and that's something that we all want to get behind and want".

North Leigh Web Site