Walsall Football Club have completed the signing of former West Bromwich Albion defender Paul Downing.
Downing came through the ranks at The Hawthorns, signing pro terms in 2009, he never made a first team appearance for the Baggies but did gain experience during loan spells with, Hereford United, Rotherham United, Shrewsbury Town and Barnet.
20-year-old Downing has signed a one-year-contract following a successful trial.
Walsall have also announced the signing of former Coventry Sphinx and Aston Villa striker Connor Taylor, as reported here on Saturday.
Downing came through the ranks at The Hawthorns, signing pro terms in 2009, he never made a first team appearance for the Baggies but did gain experience during loan spells with, Hereford United, Rotherham United, Shrewsbury Town and Barnet.
20-year-old Downing has signed a one-year-contract following a successful trial.
Walsall have also announced the signing of former Coventry Sphinx and Aston Villa striker Connor Taylor, as reported here on Saturday.