Rye joins Tamworth on permanent deal from Barnetpublished at 12:25 BST 11 July
12:25 BST 11 July
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Joe Rye (left) scored two goals last season as Tamworth finished 11th in the National League
Tamworth have signed centre-back Joe Rye on a permanent deal from League Two side Barnet after a successful loan spell last season.
Rye, 22, played 22 National League games for the Lambs in 2025-26.
He joined Barnet from Worthing in 2024 but only made four senior appearances for the Bees, spending time on loan at Chelmsford City and Boreham Wood as well as Tamworth.
Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartiganpublished at 19:35 BST 18 June
19:35 BST 18 June
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Anthony Hartigan won the National League title with Barnet in 2025
Southend United have signed two former National League-winning midfielders - Darren Oldaker from Swindon Town and former Barnet player Anthony Hartigan.
He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.
Central midfielder Hartigan won the National league title with Barnet in 2024-2025, before making 32 EFL appearances for the Bees in 2025-2026, scoring once. He joins on a free transfer after the expiry of his Barnet contract.
Dyer replaced Kevin Maher, who was sacked on 19 May, just two days after Southend's win over Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.
Dyer said: "Both have had promotions from the National League, both are capable of playing to a really high standard in League Two, and probably would be one of the best pairs in that league, so to get them in and joining the project is a massive coup."
Hornchurch bring in Barnet defender Kizzipublished at 12:32 BST 16 June
12:32 BST 16 June
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Joe Kizzi (left) played for a host of non-league clubs before spells at Bromley, Sutton United and Barnet
National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed defender Joe Kizzi from League Two club Barnet.
Kizzi, who turns 33 before the start of the new season, had one more year on his deal with the Bees, but it has been mutually terminated to allow him to join the Urchins.
Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said:, external "I'm delighted to be able to welcome a player of Joe's quality, experience, and leadership skills to the club.
"He comes with a wealth of experience in both the National League and the Football League."