2020–21 season. On 2 July 2021, Leadbitter signed for Gloucester City on a permanent basis following his release from Newport. Personal life Leadbitter was born in Newcastle with a mixed English / Jamaican background. He attended Gosforth High School prior to playing for hometown club Newcastle United. At school, he excelled at athletics, reaching the finals of the 400m event at the English Schools Championships. The defender comes from a family of footballers: his uncle, Roger Palmer, played for Manchester City before becoming Oldham Athletic's all-time leading goalscorer, while his cousins Marcus Wood (currently with Southport) and Tyrell Palmer played in the English Lower League Pyramid after coming through the Academy at Bolton Wanderers. Career statistics References External links 1991 births Living people Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English footballers Association football defenders Newcastle United F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players