BANBURY United have completed a double signing as the Puritans continue to build for next season.
Mark Jones has brought in former Bolton Wanderers and Kilmarnock forward Tope Obadeyi, while he reunites with centre back Tai Fleming, who he worked with at Yeovil Town.
Obadeyi, 33, has enjoyed spells in the Premier League, France, Portugal and Scotland.
He played with ex-Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge at high school, and signed for Bolton as a youngster.
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Obadeyi made three top flight appearances for the Trotters – against Wigan Athletic, Arsenal and Manchester United.
After five loan spells away from Wanderers, he signed for Portuguese side Rio Ave, before permanent stints with Bury, Kilmarnock, Dundee United, Oldham Athletic, Sochaux and Gloucester City.
Fleming, 21, joins from fellow Vanarama National League North side King’s Lynn Town.
He captained the youth sides at Yeovil prior to appearing for the first team, and played 16 times last season for King’s Lynn as they finished second in the division.
Fleming is able to play at centre back, full back and as a holding midfielder.
Jones said: “I’m delighted with both signings. They fit into our philosophy of experience and youth.
“Tope comes with excellent experience in the National League North and above. He’s an exciting player to have.
“Although Tai is only 21, he also has experience in National League and National League North.
“I have also worked with Tai at Yeovil and he’s a talented young player.”
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