Foulkes, Wadham and Aguiar add to Worthing’s National League ranks
Adam Hinshelwood continues to build Worthing’s National League squad – with a new goalkeeper and two midfielders added to the ranks in the past few days.
The Rebels have signed experienced ex-Dorking goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes and have re-recruited midfielders Jack Wadham and Ricky Aguiar.
It adds to competition in two key parts of the pitch with the league kick-off just over a fortnight away.
Sussex-born Foulkes is familiar to Worthing staff and fans, the 25-year-old having turning out for several rivals over the years – most recently and notably, for Dorking, where he became very highly regarded.
He was snapped up by Hull City as a teenager and later joined Derby County, before returning south and joining Eastbourne Borough.
A successful season with the Sports convinced Dorking to snap him up and he barely missed a game in two seasons at Meadowbank.
Hinshelwood said: “We became very familiar with Harrison’s abilities during our encounters with Dorking last season and are over the moon to have him on our side going forward.”
Foulkes said: ““Knowing the fans are that supportive of the club only attracts players, and it was a big attraction for why I wanted to get this deal done.”
Wadham has had two previous spells with Worthing – and is perhaps best remembered for his 2023-24 goal of the season at Chelmsford.
The midfielder was recruited by Hinshelwood in January 2024 on a temporary deal from AFC Bournemouth – then returned at the start of the 24-25 season on loan from Sutton.
Hinshelwood said: “Wads has that vital National League experience, such an important asset for our side.”
Wadham added: “I always hoped I’d be back at some point, so I’m glad this time it’s permanent.”
Ex-Swindom schemer Aguiar is back after spells with York City and Horsham, the boss saying: ““He is a player with immense quality in possession and can score goals from a wide range of positions.”
In friendlies, Worthing drew 1-1 at Frome on Saturday with Dom Hutchinson on target and won 1-0 at home to QPR U21s on Tuesdayt hanks to an Ollie Godziemski strike
They visit Enfield tomorrow and host Brighton U21s next Tuesday (July 28).