Shay Willock

Shay Willock
Personal information
Full name Shay Carter Willock[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-15) 15 September 2003[2]
Place of birth Birmingham
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[3]
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Barwell
Youth career
2020–2021 Solihull Moors
2021 Walsall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Walsall 2 (0)
2022–2023 → Worcester Raiders (loan)
2023–2025 Alvechurch 19 (3)
2023 → Worcester Raiders (loan) 11 (7)
2024 → Walsall Wood (loan)
2024 → Coventry Sphinx (loan) 10 (4)
2025 → Rugby Town (loan) 1 (0)
2025–2026 Stourbridge 13 (1)
2026 → Stafford Rangers (loan)
2026 Bromsgrove Sporting 8 (2)
2026– Barwell 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:00, 26 June 2026 (UTC)

Shay Carter Willock (born 15 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands club Barwell.

Career

Walsall

Willock made his debut for Walsall on 30 November 2021, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute for Jack Earing against Cambridge United in the EFL Trophy, a match Walsall lost 2–0.[4] He made his league debut as a late substitute for George Miller in a 3–0 win over Colchester United on 11 December 2021.[5] Shay was loaned out to Hellenic League Premier Division side Worcester Raiders on an initial one-month work experience loan, however after impressing, the loan was extended for the season.[6]

Alvechurch

On 21 July 2023, Southern League Premier Division Central side Alvechurch announced the signing of Willock.[7] Shay was promptly loaned out to former club Worcester Raiders on 21 August 2023, on a three-month loan deal.[8] On 10 February 2024, Shay signed for Walsall Wood on a 28-day loan from Alvechurch.[9] Willock re-signed with Alvechurch for the 2024–25 season.[10] Shay moved on loan to Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Coventry Sphinx on 10 August 2024, making his debut the same day in a home fixture against Shepshed Dynamo.[11] Alvechurch confirmed on 12 March 2025, that Willock has signed for Rugby Town on a one-month loan.[12] Willock made his debut for Rugby Town on 15 March 2025 in a home fixture against Grantham Town. although it wasn't one to remember as Willock was sent off on the 74th minute for two yellow card offences, and subsequently didn't play for the club again as his suspension lasted the duration of the loan.[13] Alvechurch announced that Willock, along with 7 of his teammates had been retained for the 2025–26 season.[14] However, on 10 September 2025, Alvechurch confirmed that Willock had departed the club, after both parties agreed to a mutual termination of the players contract.[15]

Stourbridge

Shay signed for fellow Southern League Premier Division Central side Stourbridge on 16 September 2025.[16] Shay signed for Northern Premier League Division One West side Stafford Rangers on a 28-day loan on 17 January 2026.[17]

Bromsgrove Sporting

Willock then moved on to fellow Southern League Premier Division Central side Bromsgrove Sporting on 16 March 2026.[18] Shay made his debut on 21 March 2026, in an away fixture against Royston Town, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for Theo Robinson. The match finished 1–1.[19] Willock went on to make eight appearances and scored twice as Bromsgrove Sporting narrowly avoided relegation finishing in 18th position, a place above the relegation zone.[20]

Barwell

On 24 June 2026, Willock signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Barwell.[3]

Career statistics

As of end of 2022–23 season
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall 2021–22[21] League Two 2000001[a]020
2022–23[22] 0000000000
Total 2000001020
Career total 2000001020
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 20th May 2023" (PDF). English Football League. 20 May 2023. p. 73. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "S. Willock: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Welcome to Barwell, Shay Willock!". pitchero.com. 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Youll, Russell (4 December 2021). "Matt Taylor: Shay Willock earned Walsall chance". Express & Star. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  5. ↑ Edwards, Joe (11 December 2021). "Walsall 3 Colchester 0 – Report". Express & Star. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Worcester Raiders announces retained list". worcesterraidersfc.com. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  7. ↑ @Alvechurch1st (21 July 2023). "We are delighted to announce the signing of striker, Shay Willock, for the 2023/24 season. ✍️" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 July 2023 – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ @WorcsRaidersFC (21 August 2023). "𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸. (finally) ✍️" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 August 2023 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  9. ↑ "WELCOME SHAY". pitchero.com. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  10. ↑ @Alvechurch1st (11 June 2024). "𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒! 🔥" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 June 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  11. ↑ @CoventrySphinx (10 August 2024). "TEAM NEWS ⚽" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ↑ @RugbyTown_FC (12 March 2025). "🖋️ We're pleased to welcome Shay Willock on one-month loan from Alvechurch" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 March 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  13. ↑ "Rugby Town 1–1 Grantham Town". rugbytownfc.com. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  14. ↑ @Alvechurch1st (10 May 2025). "Our retained group of lads ahead of the start of the 2025/2026 season. 🔱" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 May 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  15. ↑ @Alvechurch1st (10 September 2025). "The club can confirm the departure of striker Shay Willock following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 September 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  16. ↑ "NEW SIGNING - Striker Shay Willock arrives to bolster our attack!". stourbridgefc.com. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Squad Update". staffordrangersfc.co.uk. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "NEW ADDITION: Where There's A Willock, There's A Way!". bromsgrovesporting.co.uk. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  19. ↑ "Royston Town 1–1 Bromsgrove Sporting". bromsgrovesporting.co.uk. 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  20. ↑ "Shay Willock". bromsgrovesporting.co.uk. 25 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Shay Willock in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Shay Willock in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
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