Dover Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of defender Harry Beadle ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 22-year-old defender spent last season with Aveley in the National League South making 36 appearances and scoring 3 goals. He joined the Millers in 24/25 after being released by Colchester.

Beadle joined Colchester on a one-year professional contract in the summer of 2021, having been with Charlton Athletic’s academy.

He made his professional debut for Colchester in the 2021-22 season when he featured in their Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Gillingham. In May 2022, he signed a one-year contract with the U’s and has had loan spells at Braintree Town and Bishop’s Stortford, whom he played with in National League North.

Jake Leberl has said:

We’re delighted to welcome Harry Beadle to Dover. He was identified through our scouting network as someone who fits our ethos and brings strong pedigree, the right attributes, and valuable experience at this level. He also comes with glowing references from well-respected figures in the game. We’re pleased he’s chosen to join us and are confident he’ll settle in well with our tight-knit group.

Welcome to Crabble, Harry!

There is still time to purchase your season ticket with our early bird discount, you can order your 2025/26 season ticket from reception at Crabble, online at our club shop, or download an application form by clicking here.