RUGBY Town have confirmed the signing of midfielder Charlie Tilley from fellow Step Five club Droitwich Spa.
The 23-year-old helped the Saltmen to promotion in 2024/25 and scored 13 goals last term as Spa suffered defeat in the Hellenic League Premier Division play-off final.
Tilley came through Worcester City’s youth system and moved to Droitwich in 2022 where he went on to make more than 200 appearances.
He won Droitwich’s managers’ player, players’ player and supporters’ player of the season awards across the last two campaigns.
Valley boss Grant Joshua said: “Charlie is one we targeted earlier on in the summer and had good, positive conversations with, but it was always going to be a hard decision to move on from somewhere where you’ve been for such a long period of time and built your reputation.
“I completely understood and respected his stance of not rushing into a decision and after all that, I am really pleased that he’s agreed to join us.
“He’s proven in loyalty, longevity, durability and quality. He started 52 games last season and that was a huge plus for us when we identified him early doors.
“He’s someone who I’d like to go into battle with. Non-stop, a ball winner and will be one of our high pressers from that area.
“Adding to his already impressive attributes, he’s a goal threat as well from the middle of the park.”
