Stimson of Swifts

Heybridge Swifts have announced the signing of Redbridge forward Charlie Stimson, who makes the move from Pitching In Isthmian North rivals Redbridge.

Charlie moved to Redbridge in the summer, from Grays Athletic. He has made fifteen appearances and scored four goals. He joined Athletic in the summer of 2023 from Hornchurch, where he had been- alongside his father, former Athletic boss Mark- since December 2018. His time with Athletic saw him play thirty three times and score sixteen goals. 

Charlie came through the Academies at Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham, and after leaving the Gills spent time with Barnet. Concord Rangers was up next, and a spell at Tooting & Mitcham United followed, before a six year period alongside his dad at Thurrock. The two them moved to Waltham Abbey for a short time before heading to the Urchins, where he was a big part of the side which won the FA Trophy in 2021 and reached two successive Pitching In Isthmian Premier Play Off Finals. He made thirty three appearances during the 22-23 season.