A FORMER Colchester United duo are among a host of new signings made by Braintree Town.
Ex-U's youngster Reuben Swann has signed for the Iron.
The 20-year-old midfielder has linked up with the National League South side after being released by Championship team Portsmouth, at the end of last season.
đź“ť And the final signing of the day is midfielder Reuben Swann!
Reuben has had loan spells at Havant and Waterlooville and AFC Sudbury from Portsmouth but now joins Steve Pitt and The Iron after being released from the championship side #WelcomeReuben | Forged in 1898 pic.twitter.com/fPuzD6RgBo— Braintree Town FC (@braintreetownfc) July 10, 2026
Swann, who was released by the U’s at the age of 16, joined Portsmouth from AFC Sudbury in the summer of 2024 for an undisclosed fee, following a trial at the South Coast club.
But he did not make a competitive appearance for Pompey and had loan spells at Havant and Waterlooville and AFC Sudbury during his time at Fratton Park.
Braintree have made a number of new signings, ahead of the new 2026/27 season.
Former Colchester winger Courtney Senior has put pen to paper on a deal with the Iron.
Senior played his football at Farnborough in the second half of last season, having spent the first half of the season at Maldon & Tiptree.
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Braintree have also signed another ex-Maldon & Tiptree player in Anisius Lewis.
The striker scored 16 goals for the Jammers in their promotion as Pitching In Isthmian League division north champions and netted in their televised FA Cup tie at Port Vale, last season.
Jacob Mensah has arrived from Dover Athletic.
The 25-year-old centre-back will be looking to continue the partnership he built with Alfie Matthews, who has also joined the Iron after re-signing for the club.
đź“ť Our second signing of the day is Alfie Lewis!
26 year old midfielder Alfie Joins The Iron from Aveley and has also previously played for Dundalk, St Patrick's Athletic where he won the FAI Cup and also appeared on the bench for West Ham #WelcomeAlfie | Forged in 1898 pic.twitter.com/usrB5UUyn0— Braintree Town FC (@braintreetownfc) July 10, 2026
Braintree have also snapped up former West Ham United midfielder Alfie Lewis.
The 26-year-old has arrived from Aveley and has also previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic, where he won the FAI Cup.
Lewis came through the youth ranks at West Ham and played a number of games for their under-21 side, in the EFL Trophy.
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Fin Adams has also signed for Braintree, moving from their neighbours Brightlingsea Regent.
The 20-year-old left-back has just enjoyed an impressive season for the R’s.
Alex Bolovan has arrived from neighbours Stanway Rovers.
The 21-year-old midfielder helped Stanway win promotion to the Pitching In Isthmian League Premier for the first time in their history, last season.
Ange Djadja has joined Braintree from Mertsham, where he won young player of the season for the 2025/26 campaign and was also voted best under-23 defender, in Step 4.
New Chapter can’t wait to get started 💙🧡 https://t.co/LJsYr7E5bQ
— Louie Johnson (@TheLouieJohnson) July 9, 2026
Louie Johnson has arrived from Brentwood Town where he scooped the club’s players’ player of the season award as they reached the Pitching In Isthmian Premier play-offs, while Braintree have also signed teenage full-back Jacob Goredema, from AFC Sudbury.
The 18-year-old came through the Suffolk side’s academy.
Fletcher Hubbard and Elliot Thorpe have both agreed deals to stay at the club.
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