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Brakes debut: 17/08/02 v Meir Kings Arms - Midland Combination Premier Division - Won 3-1

Appearances (2002/03): 6 starts, 3 sub appearances

Chris Hammond made his debut for Leamington in their first game back in the Midland Combination Premier Division against Meir Kings Arms in August 2002, despite not having been involved in any of Brakes' pre season fixtures. He went on to make 9 appearances before picking up an injury in a match against Coventry Sphinx, later leaving the club to go travelling.