Worthing

Emily Herbert
BBC Sport London and South East

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Worthing have re-signed midfielder Ricky Aguiar following his departure from National League side York City.

The 25-year-old academy graduate returns to Woodside Road for a third spell after spending the second half of last season on loan at Horsham and Eastleigh.

Aguiar made 130 appearances during his previous spells with the Rebels, scoring 28 goals, and impressed during a loan return in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign, registering 12 goals and five assists before being recalled by Swindon Town.

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Ricky back to Woodside Road," manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club website.

"He is a player with immense quality in possession and can score goals from a wide range of positions, just like he did for us in his loan spell a few years ago.

"I can't wait to be back working with Ricky on a daily basis. He adds a lot of depth to our midfield options."

Aguiar said: "Returning feels special to me, and I'm coming back with more experience and hunger.

"It's a club with big ambition and I'm proud to be a part of what's being built and excited to be back playing in front of the fans again."

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Worthing FC have signed midfielder Jack Wadham on a permanent deal as he returns to the club for a third spell.

The 23-year-old has been training with the Rebels this summer and playing in pre-season friendlies as a trialist after two previous loan spells.

Wadham arrived on loan from AFC Bournemouth in January 2024 during Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood's second stint in charge, making one appearance.

He then signed for National League Sutton United in summer 2024 making 25 appearances, before a second loan spell with Worthing, making six appearances.

Hinshelwood said: "He's a player that we know well, adds real value ​and is suited to our style of play, and he has that vital National League experience, which is such an important asset for our side".

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Worthing have signed former Dorking Wanderers goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes.

The 25-year-old Hull City academy product has a wealth of non-league experience and was awarded three different player of the season awards at Dorking last term.

Worthing have signed Queens Park Rangers teenager Harvey Boddy on a season-long loan.

The 17-year-old midfielder returns to Worthing having left the club as a youngster - he had spells at the academies of Brighton & Hove Albion and Ebbsfleet United before joining the London side in January 2025.

Boddy links back up with Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood, who coached him in the youth ranks at the National League club.

Worthing have agreed terms with coach Owen Spicer for the forthcoming National League season.

Spicer, 22, currently coaches Worthing's under-16s side, can play in central defence or across the midfield.

He trained with the Reds last season as well as being dual-registered with Isthmian League South Central Division side Littlehampton.

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Worthing have signed winger Dom Hutchinson from fellow National League side Wealdstone.

The 24-year-old joins the newly promoted side on a free transfer after failing to agree fresh terms with the Stones.

"Dom had a great season last year and has played lots of games at National League level," said Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood, external.

"He is an exciting player that can play or both flanks and at wing-back. This sort of versatility will be vital for us to be successful."

The length of Hutchinson's contract is undisclosed.

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Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood has returned to former club York City to sign winger Ashley Nathaniel-George.

The 31-year-old Antigua & Barbuda international joined the Minstermen when Hinshelwood was in charge two years ago and has now followed him south after his contract expired.

Nathaniel-George previously featured for Crawley Town and Southend United in League Two and has also had spells with Torquay United, Maidenhead United, Hartlepool United and Wealdstone.

"On his day he can be a real game changer with the way he can just glide past players," Hinshelwood told the club's website., external "I'm really excited to be working with him again."

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The National League have confirmed key dates for the 2026-27 campaign.

Fixtures will be released on Friday, July 10, with the opening games taking place on Saturday, August 8.

The league's final day will be on Saturday, April 24.

The promotions weekend at Wembley will be on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.