We are pleased to announce the signing of Matt Rhead from Lincoln City, Matt joins us after a very succesful spell with Lincoln City which included winning the National league in 2016-17, the EFL trophy in 2018 and the League title. he also won promotion to the football league whilst at Mansfield town in 2012.
Rhead joined The Imps in the pre-season of 2015, from Mansfield Town and immediately endeared himself to the supporters with his attitude and work rate along with his eye for goal. ‘Rheady’ netted a brace in only his second game for the club, in a 3-1 win away at Braintree before going onto bag himself a total of 23 goals in his first season in City colours.
Rhead leaves Lincoln after making almost 200 appearances for the club and netting a total of 50 goals.
We have been in conversation with Lincoln for short while and this is a deal that suits all parties and gives Matt the chance to play plenty of football.
He is a Lincoln City legend and we can’t wait for him to starting playing for Billericay.
Thank you to Lincoln City for working with us to make this deal happen. It’s a great move for all involved.
Matt has joined up with the boys at training tonight and will be avaiable for Saturday’s home freindly against Boreham wood.
Look after Rheady for us. We are gutted he has left us but I for one will be checking your results. You have a brilliant player there and he will do well for you.
You have got yourselves a real gem. A total entertainer and winner. I had hoped that he would transition to the umps coaching staff. Thank you for four magical years Matt. Billericay, I would be very surprised if you are not promoted next season. Good luck and look after him. #Matrheadlegend.
As a Lincoln City supporter I was gutted to learn that Matt Rhead had departed Sicily Bank. He was an integral part in getting the Imps to where that’s are, from National League to EFL Division One. The chant of Rheady Rheady Rheady from the 10,000 Imps fans will no longer echo around Sinclair Bank. You must take up the chant, Matt thrives on it. There will be many of your opponents defenders and goalkeepers not relishing facing him. Good Luck Matt, He will serve you well. I as one of those Imps fans will be following your progress. Thanks again mate.
A loyal Imps suppporter.
Good luck Matt sad to see you go but life goes on
As a Lincoln City fan, really sad to see Rheady leave us but fully understand the decision made by all parties. Thankyou to Rheady for all he has done for our club and for some amazing memories (Overhead kicked goal against Barrow and goal agaist Coventry just a couple). He is truely a Lincoln City Legend and I hope he now becomes a Billericay Town Legend. Good luck to you all for the coming season and future seasons, I will keep one eye on your results and hope to see the name Rhead among the scorers.
You have got a legend in Rheady He will be greatly missed by the supporters at Lincoln.
I wish him every success for the future and hope he does as well for you as he has done for the Imps.
Thanks for everything Rheady
Best wishes to mat for all he’s done for us I shall be watching your results this season he’s a great player with a wonderful touch and vision
you have got yourself .one of the most honest .persons.possible.
good luck to yourselves.and matty..
Thankyou Matt Rhead for four years of sterling service at the Imps. Was lucky enough to be there on Wednesday for your final appearance – a classy little cameo. Good luck to you and best wishes for the future. Steve (Imps season ticket holder)
What a fantastic signing Rheady is a true legend with us at Lincoln. Good luck for the coming season to the team and Matt and thanks Matt for all your hard work you will be missed I will be following your fortunes.
I have bee a city fan over 60 years and Matt Rhead is without doubt the best centre forward we. Have had many times he as won me a few. Pound as first goal scorer and I will be surprised if he does not give you 25 goals this season good luck Matt you will be missed