Leamington add two more as summer rebuild continues
Leamington's summer rebuild continued this week with the arrivals of defender Jahdahn Fridye-Harper and midfielder Cameron Eubank, making it eight newcomers so far for boss Scott Easterlow.
The 28-year-old Fridye-Harper scored a fantastic individual goal in the 2025 Southern League Premier Division Central play-off final for AFC Telford United as they went on to win 4-2 against Kettering Town.
“I’m delighted to sign for this club and begin this new chapter,” he said.
“From the moment I spoke with the manager I knew this was the right place for me.
“I’m ready to challenge myself, improve as a player, and help the team achieve success.
“I’m excited to meet my teammates, work hard every day, and give everything I have for the badge.
Right back Fridye-Harper had signed for Telford early last year from then league rivals Barwell, where he had developed as a Step 3 player, having switched from Shepshed Dynamo after three years and more than 100 appearances for the Leicestershire club.
Prior to this he had been with hometown club Leicester Nirvana.
Fridye-Harper featured regularly in the first half of last season before returning to Barwell for the last month or so.
“J. dot is another full back who has experience of competing at the top of this league, having won the play-offs before', said Brakes manager Scott Easterlow.
“He's a very accomplished defender who has speed in abundance.”
Eubank made the decision to link up with Brakes after speaking to the manager about his vision for his new squad and the forthcoming season as well as conversations with first team coach Callum Ingram after working with him during his time in Birmingham City's Academy.
“I’m delighted to join Leamington,” said Eubank.
“I’ve been speaking with Cal since my time at Birmingham City and after hearing about the club’s ambitions, I knew this was the right move for me.
“I believe my style of play suits what the club want to do, and I’m ready to give everything for the badge as we work to get this club back where it belongs.
“I can’t wait to get started, and hopefully put plenty of smiles on the faces of the fans.”
The 20-year-old central midfielder spent time out on loan in the National League South with Maidenhead United towards the back end of last season, helping the Berkshire club towards an eventual play-off place with a late winner against Salisbury.
He also spent time at Step 3 with Alvechurch in the 2023/24 campaign, and was very well regarded at Birmingham, who showed their faith in him by extending his contract last summer after he had turned professional a year previously, only for a knee injury to sideline him for a long period.
Prior to this setback he had captained the Blues' U18s to a National title, and last season played a big part in their Premier League 2 and Premier League Cup campaigns.
Easterlow said: “Cam is someone who has been on our radar for a while now.
“We tried to bring him to the club back in March. He’s a combative midfielder who is full of energy and he will be an important addition this summer.”
Local rivals Racing Club Warwick have also made a signing with the arrival of forward Jay Higgins-Pugsley following an impressive spell with Sporting Club Inkberrow.
During the 2024/25 campaign, he scored 21 goals and played a key role in the club's successful promotion to Step 4 via the play-offs.
Last season, he continued his goalscoring form, finding the net 12 times in the Southern League Division One South.