Tamworth have signed centre-back Joe Rye on a permanent deal from League Two side Barnet after a successful loan spell last season. Rye, 22, played 22 National League games for the Lambs in 2025-26.

What happened?

He joined Barnet from Worthing in 2024 but only made four senior appearances for the Bees, spending time on loan at Chelmsford City and Boreham Wood as well as Tamworth.

Why it matters for Tamworth

The signing of Joe Rye is a significant boost to Tamworth's squad, as they look to improve their league standing, currently 11th in the National League with 62 points, 17 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses from 46 games, and a recent form of WDLDW.

What comes next?

With the recent 5-1 win against Braintree on April 25, 2026, and a 2-game winning run, Tamworth will be looking to build on this momentum, and the addition of Joe Rye will be crucial in their upcoming matches, as they trail leaders York by 46 points. The team has scored 63 goals and conceded 71, resulting in a goal difference of -8, and will be looking to improve this record with Rye's defensive skills. As the season progresses, Tamworth will be focusing on securing a stronger league position, and the signing of Joe Rye is a step in the right direction.