seventh tier membership Coalville City affirm the signing of ex-Premier League and EFL striker Leroy Lita after departing Nuneaton Borough.

Yep, Leroy Lita is without doubt one of the larger names to have adapting to life in non league since 2018, and on the age of 39, he’s nonetheless going sturdy.

The ahead was a product of the Chelsea youth system, nonetheless, he did not make a first-team look for the membership; so in 2002, he moved to Bristol Metropolis and later represented Studying, the place his type helped him earn a spot with the England under-21 aspect.

He later performed for Middlesbrough, Swansea Metropolis, Barnsley, Yeovil City, in Greece for AO Chania and in Thailand for Sisaket, with mortgage spells at Charlton Athletic, Norwich Metropolis, Birmingham Metropolis, Sheffield Wednesday, Brighton & Hove Albion and Notts County.

He then moved into non league soccer and has been with the likes of Margate, Salisbury, Chelmsford Metropolis, Nuneaton Borough, Stratford City, Hednesford City and Ilkeston City.

Now we have moved swiftly to signal the skilled duo Scott McManus & Leroy Lita, a really heat welcome to each! 🙌

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— Coalville City FC (@CoalvilleTownFC) January 9, 2024

COALVILLE STATEMENT:

Now we have accomplished the signings of Scott McManus & Leroy Lita from league rivals Nuneaton Borough.

Each lately departed the Boro as a result of a change in administration and expressed their want to remain native and be a part of Coalville City.

Scott rejoins us after initially having a spell in 2018/2019 when he first relocated all the way down to the Midlands however left after wanting a break from soccer.

He then joined Nuneaton Borough in 2021 and went on to make 110 appearances as plus grew to become membership captain and an actual followers favourite.

Being versatile and a pure chief, Scott will add depth to our backline and is coming again with an actual level to show.

Leroy Lita wants no introduction being some of the well-known names enjoying non-league soccer for the time being.

After knowledgeable profession enjoying for the likes of Bristol Metropolis, Studying, Middlesbrough & Swansea he got here into non-league 5 years in the past the place we’ve got come up in opposition to him enjoying for Hednesford, Ilkeston & Nuneaton.

A pure quantity 9 Leroy is now identified for his maintain up play and aerial prowess regardless of not being the tallest and has at all times been a handful every time enjoying us, underlined by the very fact he scored three objectives in opposition to the Ravens final 12 months.

Leroy has six league objectives to his title up to now this season.

An enormous welcome to each gamers, we cant wait to see you within the black and white shirt over the approaching weeks.

Sadly each are cup tied so wont be accessible till our subsequent league sport.

LEROY LITA LEAVES THE BORO

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— Nuneaton Borough FC (@NuneatonBoroFC) January 8, 2024

NUNEATON STATEMENT:

Skilled striker decides it’s time to maneuver on.

Regrettably, Leroy Lita has determined to go away the membership. This was the skilled striker’s second spell with the Boro after re-signing at first of this season. To signal a participant of his calibre, twice, is a testomony to the repute of Jimmy Ginnelly in non-league soccer. Lita’s most up-to-date contribution was scoring our first of two objectives within the Boro’s 2-2 draw in opposition to Hitchin City on Friday night time. Earlier than leaving, Leroy needed to say the next to the followers:

“Sadly, my time at NBFC has come to an finish. It’s been a pleasure working with the gaffer, Andy, Jamie, Acca, Hannah and the boys. The gaffer was the primary cause for me re-signing and I’ve a lot respect for the work I’ve seen him do over time for the membership. Better of luck to the followers and everybody on the membership.”
Leroy

We’d wish to take this chance to thank Leroy for his big contribution to the workforce’s performances this season and want him success for the longer term.

HIS PLAYING CAREER:

2002–2005 – Bristol Metropolis – 100 video games, 38 objectives
2005–2009 – Studying – 100 video games, 32 objectives
2008 → Charlton Athletic (mortgage) – 8 video games, 3 objectives
2008–2009 → Norwich Metropolis (mortgage) – 16 video games, 7 objectives
2009–2011 – Middlesbrough – 82 video games, 20 objectives
2011–2014 – Swansea Metropolis – 21 video games, 2 objectives
2012 → Birmingham Metropolis (mortgage) – 10 video games, 3 objectives
2013 → Sheffield Wednesday (mortgage) – 17 video games, 6 objectives
2013 → Brighton & Hove Albion (mortgage) – 5 video games, 1 purpose
2014–2015 – Barnsley – 24 video games, 2 objectives
2015 → Notts County (mortgage) – 6 video games, 0 objectives
2015–2016 – AO Chania – 15 video games, 3 objectives
2016 – Yeovil City – 8 video games, 1 objectives
2017 – Sisaket – 21 video games, 5 objectives
2018 – Margate – 4 video games, 0 objectives
2019 – Salisbury – 6 video games, 2 objectives
2019 – 2020 – Chelmsford Metropolis – 14 video games, 2 objectives
2020–2022 – Nuneaton Borough – 33 video games, 8 objectives
2022 – Stratford City – 11 video games, 3 objectives
2022–2023 – Hednesford City – 34 video games, 18 objectives
2023 – Ilkeston City – 18 video games, 16 objectives
2023–2024 – Nuneaton Borough – 29 video games, 12 objectives

Courtesy of @ReadingFC: What a purpose from Leroy Lita! pic.twitter.com/4s8Vi9nrNl

— MEDIOCLUB (@medioclubID) May 2, 2023

That is how followers reacted because the seventh tier membership affirm the signing of ex-Premier League and EFL striker Leroy Lita…

@OwenCox19: Nice to see Leroy get one other membership underneath his belt in his southern league tour 😂

@194Royc: Wow Leroy Lita 👍

@kenz_blurton: one other tracksuit to leroy’s assortment

@jj15tt: Good luck @LeroyLita8 💙 Class

@JohnLeslieCoyl1: Some signings there. Leroy Lita was prolific in opposition to #DRFC. I have to go and take a look at Coalville City.

@DuncanBrowne_: Now there was a high quality striker in his pomp

@FcIlkeston_New: Lita moved on to @CoalvilleTownFC superb striker nonetheless better of luck Leroy nice time right here with us⚽️

@FilletWorld: All the very best, Leroy!

@StuartElli9741: Sorry to see you leaving Leroy all the easiest for the longer term.

@Dannylufc19: All the very best Leroy 💙🤍⚽️

@willieo2018: Jesus H Christ, Leroy Lita hasn’t lengthy been again on the Boro, now moved once more! Blokes bought extra golf equipment than Tiger Woods 😂😂