Foulkes flies in

Harriers add defender from Walsall to the ranks…

By Matty Paddock - 30/07/2021

Posted 5 years ago

New signing, Joe Foulkes, arrives on loan from Walsall. Image: (c) KHFC

Russ Penn has added bolstered his defensive ranks with the signing of Walsall starlet Joe Foulkes on loan.

The 18-year-old right-back, who can fill in anywhere across the back line, trained with his new team mates earlier this week, days after impressing in the Saddlers’ 5-0 pre-season friendly win at Aggborough last weekend.

Foulkes has been with Walsall since the age of seven and has risen through the ranks there all the way to earning a first professional contract earlier this summer.

Now he’s ready to get some first team football under his belt, with boss Penn telling harriers.co.uk: “He’s a player we were interested in before the game on Saturday, and we’ve had some good conversations with Walsall to make it happen.

“Thanks to them for letting him come to us, and we’ll help his development going forward.

“He’s tenacious, fit and strong, and he’ll fit in well with our squad.”

Subject to FA Confirmation, Joe joins Harriers on loan until January. He’ll wear the number 12 shirt at Aggborough.