Shay Willock Signs for Alvechurch

The former scholar has secured a new club ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Former Walsall scholar Shay Willock has become the latest player to find a new home as he has agreed a one-year deal with Alvechurch, following a successful trial spell.

19-year-old Willock, who was among a host of academy players released at the end of last season, joined the Saddlers from Solihull Moors in 2021 and went on to form part of the club's Under-18s and development sides.

Along with appearances in the EFL Youth Alliance and the various Senior Cup competitions entered by the club, Shay also enjoyed an extended loan spell with Worcester Raiders, where he bagged plenty of goals including a brace of hat-tricks across the Raiders' final two games of the season.

Many viewed Shay as a future prospect and will be somewhat surprised by the club's decision to allow him to depart for pastures new, either way, we're delighted for him and hope to see him back at the Bescot over the course of his career.

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This post was first published at 10:00 am on Sunday, 23 July 2023.