Leighton back at Bridges- for now

Three Bridges had prolific striker Noel Leighton back in their colours as they travelled to Eastbourne Town on Tuesday night, and he immediately found the net in a two-two draw. 

Noel was superb in front of goal as Bridges reached the Play Off Final last season, scoring an incredible thirty seven goals, including hat tricks against Hythe Town, Ashford United, Cray Valley PM and Sheppey United. That followed twelve goals the previous season and five during 21-22. 

Noel came through the youth ranks at Millwall, and moved on to play for Dagenham and Redbridgebefore coming to our notice with Margate, where he got thirteen goals in forty appearances in 2019-20, including a couple as the Blues knocked Salisbury out of the FA Cup in Wiltshire. He then spent time with Hythe Town before moving to Bridges.

He has spent the first part of this season with Tonbridge Angels in National League South. Bridges announcement says he has returned on a ‘short-term deal.’