As a result of his impressive performances, the forward was handed a place in the matchday squad for Wolves’ Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa in October 2019. Latest.
Kidderminster Harriers have snapped up Wolves youngster Austin Samuels. The highly-rated young striker, who scored on his first senior appearance in pre-season against Peterborough United, has also been among the goals for the Academy Under-18s so far, most recently with a brace in Saturday’s 5-5 draw at Derby County.
The highly-rated young striker, who scored on his first senior appearance in pre-season against Peterborough United, has also been among the goals for the Academy Under-18s so far, most recently with a brace in Saturday’s 5-5 draw at Derby County.He has now put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year contract, his first as a professional.“I am really very happy to sign the contract and it is a proud moment for me and my family,” said Samuels.“It gives me real confidence and shows that the club have faith in me.“Hopefully I can push on now and continue to make my way through the ranks and make it to the first team at some stage.“It was a bit of a shock to me to be in the first team squad for that pre-season game.“I had trained with the team the day before but it was still a surprise to be named in the travelling squad.“Nuno called me over and said I would be going on within 15 minutes and my heart started racing I got a bit nervous.“The players on the pitch really helped me and were a good support to me.“My family were there as well and my celebration when I scored was for them.“It has been a good start to the season for me with the Under-18s.“I have been happy with my performances so far and feel I have been getting better as well.“My personal target would be to try and get more one more first team appearance before the end of the season.“I need to keep working and keep doing what I am doing and improve my game.”Wolves Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell and Academy Manager Gareth Prosser have both congratulated Samuels on his first professional contract – but say the hard work starts again straightaway.“Austin’s first professional contract is fully deserved for the quality and application he has shown during his time with the Academy,” said Thelwell.“It is also a fitting reward for all those staff both on the football and non football side who have contributed to his development over a number of years.“We know that there is a pathway in place at the football club for young players to showcase their abilities, and over the last year or so we have seen first team opportunities afforded to players such as Bright Enobakhare, Harry Burgoyne, Connor Ronan, Donovan Wilson and Morgan Gibbs-White.“Austin has already appeared in a pre-season friendly, and the challenge for him now is to continue with the same level of hard work that he has shown to get him this far, and make sure he takes any opportunity when it comes along, be that in a match situation or on the training pitch.”“Austin is another of those players who has come through the Academy from a young age, first joining us at the age of seven,” added Prosser.“It is always a proud moment for everyone involved when an Academy scholar is awarded professional terms, and this is no different.“On behalf of everyone connected with the Academy, I would like to congratulate Austin on a well-deserved first professional contract, but, as we always say, the real hard work starts now.“His challenge is continuing to impress for the Academy, continue scoring goals, and then push on to do everything he can to be noticed at first team level and make the most of his undoubted potential.” By continuing, you agree to the use of cookies. MARTIN SAMUEL: The elite European cartel are so twitchy over the ambition of wily Wolves... and Crystal Palace's pursuit of Ismaila Sarr is a sign of Wilfried Zaha's fading star Wolves are delighted to announce that Austin Samuels has marked his 17th birthday today by signing his first professional contract. To change this and find out more follow Wolves ReReviewed | 1997/98 season DVD watch-along | Part two.
Subscribe to Tribal and get an ad-free, faster browsing experience. A clinical finisher, Samuels’ next step will be to try and break into Wolves’ U23 squad, while he will also hope to impress sufficiently to get into the England youth set-up at some stage. After being spotted by a local scout playing for Newbridge Rangers in 2009, Samuels’ stock has risen through the academy up to under-23 level. Stay in touch with Tribal news, updates and special offers direct to your inboxKidderminster Harriers have snapped up Wolves youngster Austin Samuels.Samuels has joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.The youngster, who has been with the club since 2009, has featured 12 times for the under-23s this season, scoring his only goal against Morecambe in the Leasing.com Trophy.He now links up with National League North side Kidderminster, who are sat 18th in the table and face Spennymoor Town this weekend.Stay in touch with Tribal news, updates and special offers direct to your inboxAd revenue is what keeps this site running.
In Wolves, two men's folie à deux overtakes their small apartment and spills out onto city streets.When ex-boyfriend Jack brings a strange man home to woodland-obsessed Ben’s apartment, the Narrator can barely keep a lid on the looming violence. Samuels has joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the 2019/20 season. The 2019–20 season was the 142nd year in the history of the English football club Wolverhampton Wanderers.The club competed in the Premier League for the second consecutive season and also in European competition for this first time since 1980–81, having qualified for the UEFA Europa League through the previous season's 7th place league finish. Please disable your adblocker so we can continue to provide great content for readers like you!Can't stand the ads?