Walsall's Harry Williams delighted with goal on Alvechurch return

Harry Williams was delighted to cap his Alvechurch return with a goal in Walsall’s 3-0 victory at Lye Meadow on Saturday.

The defender, who made 39 appearances for the Church in 2022/23, opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, before Charlie Lakin and Jamie Jellis wrapped up a routine victory in the second period.

Walsall defender Harry Williams signed from Alvechurch in 2023. (Image courtesy of Alvechurch FC)placeholder image
Walsall defender Harry Williams signed from Alvechurch in 2023. (Image courtesy of Alvechurch FC)

Williams, making his first appearance of the calendar year after recovering from a hip flexor injury, added that he will remain eternally grateful for Alvechurch’s role in propelling him into the EFL.

He said: “It was nice to be back and to see a few familiar faces. To cap it off with a goal and a good performance was really enjoyable.

“I’ve got to take my hat off to the likes of Mark Fogarty (Alvechurch sporting director) and Richard Thorndike (chairman). They gave me the opportunity to show myself and they let me go out to places on trial.

“They’re always pushing young lads up the ladder and it’s good to see from a non-league club. I am sure they’ll have a lot more players who will push up the ladder.”

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