Rushall Olympic complete four new signings as club legend returns

Pics legend Whittall returns to Dales Lane after spending the past two seasons at Telford United where he won promotion to the National League North last season. 

Whittall made over 300 appearances in six seasons during his first spell at Rushall and was a key member of the team which achieved the club's first ever promotion to the sixth-tier in 2023. 

“It’s great to be back at a club that means so much to me,” Whittall said. “I am really looking forward to the new season; I can’t wait to get going, it’s like coming home as I have spent so much of my non-league career here.

“I loved my time at AFC Telford United, everyone there were exceptional, but Rushall holds a special place in my heart and to see how things have developed at the club on and off the pitch in recent years, is a real credit to the work of John and Nick Allen and everyone involved with the club."

Lima, who can play as a centre-back or central midfielder, previously plied his trade at Boldmere St Michaels and Sutton Coldfield, while versatile attacker Jarvis has played for the likes of Stoke City and Wrexham. 

Sidibe arrives at Dales Lane after departing Stourbridge, with Rushall also retaining Callum King-Harness, Jesy Bavanganga and Roddy McGlinchey for the forthcoming campaign.

Elsewhere, new Stourbridge boss Darren Knights has added former player Drew Canavan to his backroom staff as first team coach, with left-back Brad Bood also returning to the squad.

The Glass Boys have also appointed Joel Kettle, who will commit to a fourth season with the club, as their new captain. Harvey Portman has also extended his stay at Stourbridge for the 2025-26 season.

The club have also confirmed the departures of Alex Bradley, Richard Batchelor and Callum Smith.