Ryan Sharman has signed from Cambridge City. The 24-year old joins the Victory Road club after agreeing terms with them this week. Sharman played at Soham and joined Cambridge City in December 2016, making a big impact during the 2017/2018 season as he was the club’s leading scorer.

Despite not repeating his scoring feats of the previous campaign, Sharman was still an ever present in the City squad last season.

‘I’m really looking forward to joining Leiston,’ Sharman said.

‘I’ve been speaking to Stuart (Boardley), the manager for a while and I’m good friends with Byron Lawrence who plays there. He’s told me nothing but good things about the running of the club, the set-up and it’s a good place to play. For me, it’s a chance to step up a level. That’s what I want to do, play as high as I can. I did get a lot of goals the season before but was played a bit wider last year and got 13, which was ok. I’m looking forward to the challenge.’

Sharman’s signing has left Blues boss Stuart Boardley delighted.

‘Ryan is different to what we have got at the moment and I’m glad to get him because we have been trailing him for a while,’ he said.

‘He’s proved himself at Step 4. He can score goals and got 30+ the season before last. I’m delighted he is joining us.’

Leiston have seen a number of senior players moving on this Summer as Boardley rebuilds his squad and he remains excited about the future.

‘There are more signings to come in the next few weeks,’ he added.

‘It’s a rebuilding process and a bit of a blank canvass but I’m excited by it all.’