Joe Foulkes Explained

Joe Foulkes
Full Name:Joseph James Foulkes[1]
Birth Date:23 June 2003
Birth Place:Dudley, England
Height:1.86m
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Kidderminster Harriers
Youthyears1:2015–2019
Youthclubs1:Walsall
Years1:2019–2024
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:18
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:→ Kidderminster Harriers (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:2
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:→ Kidderminster Harriers (loan)
Caps3:35
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Kidderminster Harriers
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:15:30, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Joseph James Foulkes (born 23 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Kidderminster Harriers.

Career

Walsall

Foulkes joined Walsall Foundation's Talented & Gifted Development side at their under–8 level. Foulkes rose through the junior teams before signing for the Walsall Academy during the 2015–16 season.[2] Foulkes would occasionally start for Miguel Llera's under–18s side during the 2019–20 season,[3] before featuring more regularly in the 2020–21 season.[4] Foulkes signed his first professional contract with Walsall on 23 June 2021, agreeing a one-year deal.[5] On 11 May 2022, Walsall confirmed they had triggered a contractual option to extend Foulkes' contract.[6]

Kidderminster Harriers (loans)

On 30 July 2021, Foulkes joined National League North side, Kidderminster Harriers on loan until January 2022.[7] Foulkes made his debut in a 2–1 win against York City, where he played the full 90 minutes.[8] Foulkes scored his first ever professional goal in a 3–2 loss to Gateshead,[9] before scoring again in the following league game – a 2–1 defeat to AFC Fylde.[10] Foulkes quickly established himself in the team and became a fans favourite,[11] though he would proceed to miss the next two months through an injury.[12] Foulkes would extend his loan until the end of the season,[13] following a good first half of the season. The Kidderminster team would go on to finish inside the play-offs,[14] though would lose 2–1 in the first round against Boston United.[15] Foulkes played 25 times in the league, scoring two goals across the season.

On 6 July 2022, Foulkes returned to Aggborough on a season long loan.[16] He would make 32 appearances in the league stage for Kidderminster, including a 3–0 victory against Kettering Town, where he scored his first and only goal of the season.[17] Kidderminster finished 6th and would win the play-offs, gaining promotion to the National League. Foulkes featured in all three play-off games – a 1–0 victory against Alfreton Town;[18] a 4–1 victory against King's Lynn Town and a 2–0 victory against Brackley Town.[19] [20] Foulkes was also voted, by fans, as Kidderminster Harriers' 2022–23 Young Player of the Season.[21]

Breakthrough into Walsall first team

On 23 June 2023, Foulkes signed another contract with Walsall, extending his stay with the Saddlers.[22] With starting right wing back, Tom Knowles injured,[23] Foulkes has managed to work his way into the team, making his debut in a 4–3 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup, where he assisted Ross Tierney's close range goal.[24] Foulkes made his EFL League Two debut in a 2–1 win against Stockport County.[25]

Permanent return to Kidderminster Harriers

On 4 July 2024, Foulkes returned to Kidderminster Harriers on a permanent basis.[26]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall2021–22League Two0000000000
2022–23League Two0000000000
2023–24League Two180101030230
Total180101030230
Kidderminster Harriers (loan)2021–22National League North25200—10262
2022–23National League North35100—30381
Total60300—40643
Career total783101070873

Honours

Kidderminster Harriers

Individual

References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players . EFL . 73 . 20 May 2023 . 6 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Talented & Gifted Graduates . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220810234131/https://walsallfcfoundation.com/sport/development/graduates/ . 10 August 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Walsall FC Foundation.
  3. Web site: 10 December 2019 . Walsall Under 18s held by Scunthorpe . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705132050/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2019/december/walsall-under-18s-held-by-scunthorpe/ . 5 July 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  4. Web site: 12 March 2020 . Llera: 'We have a really competitive squad' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527160158/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2020/march/llera-we-have-a-really-competitive-squad/ . 27 May 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  5. Web site: 23 June 2021 . Young duo sign first professional contracts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220521024311/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2021/june/young-duo-sign-first-professional-contracts/ . 21 May 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  6. Web site: 11 May 2022 . Walsall: Lee Tomlin among five released by League Two club . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815201143/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61411028 . 15 August 2022 . 6 September 2023 . BBC.
  7. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 30 July 2021 . Foulkes flies in . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928064455/https://harriers.co.uk/news/2021/07/30/foulkes-flies-in/ . 28 September 2021 . 6 September 2023 . Harriers.
  8. Web site: Judah . Nathan . 15 August 2021 . York 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2 - Report . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028172537/https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/kidderminster-harriers/2021/08/14/york-1-kidderminster-harriers-2---report/ . 28 October 2021 . 6 September 2023 . Express and Star.
  9. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 13 September 2021 . Joe on getting ‘the best of both worlds’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928065618/https://harriers.co.uk/news/2021/09/13/joe-on-getting-the-best-of-both-worlds/ . 28 September 2021 . 6 September 2023 . Harriers.
  10. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 25 September 2021 . Recap: AFC Fylde 2-1 Harriers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028140116/https://harriers.co.uk/news/2021/09/25/recap-afc-fylde-2-1-harriers/ . 28 October 2021 . 6 September 2023 . Harriers.
  11. Web site: 20 September 2021 . LOAN WATCH Joe Foulkes enjoying life at Kidderminster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220521114334/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2021/september/loan-watch----joe-foulkes-enjoying-life-at-kidderminster/ . 21 May 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  12. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 12 October 2021 . Boss gives injury update . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028142026/https://harriers.co.uk/news/2021/10/12/boss-gives-injury-update/ . 28 October 2021 . 6 September 2023 . Harriers.
  13. Web site: 5 January 2022 . Joe Foulkes extends Kidderminster loan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220629061532/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/january/joe-foulkes-extends-kidderminster-loan/ . 29 June 2022 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  14. Web site: 2021-2022 National League North Table . 6 September 2023 . The Fishy.
  15. Web site: 12 May 2022 . KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1 - 2 BOSTON UNITED . 6 September 2023 . Soccerway.
  16. Web site: 6 July 2022 . Joe Foulkes joins Kidderminster on loan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404171113/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/july/joe-foulkes-joins-kidderminster-on-loan/ . 4 April 2023 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  17. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 29 April 2023 . Recap: Harriers 3-0 Kettering . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230501230341/https://harriers.co.uk/news/2023/04/29/recap-harriers-3-0-kettering/ . 1 May 2023 . 6 September 2023 . Harriers.
  18. Web site: 3 May 2023 . Recap: Alfreton 0-1 Harriers . 6 September 2023 . Harriers . en-GB.
  19. Web site: 7 May 2023 . Recap: King's Lynn 1-4 Harriers . 6 September 2023 . Harriers . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Tymon . Chris . 14 May 2023 . Brackley Town 0 - 2 Kidderminster Harriers Promotion Final - Saturday 14th May 2023 . 6 September 2023 . Brackley Town FC.
  21. Web site: 1 May 2023 . Joe Faulkes names Kidderminster Harriers' Young Player of the Season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530113237/https://www.bescotbanter.net/2023/05/joe-foulkes-named-kidderminster.html . 30 May 2023 . 6 September 2023 . Bescot Banter.
  22. Web site: 23 June 2023 . Quartet sign new contracts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230703195602/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2023/june/quartet-sign-new-contracts . 3 July 2023 . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  23. Web site: 29 July 2023 . Mat Sadler confirms Tom Knowles has suffered an injury setback . 6 September 2023 . Bescot Banter.
  24. Web site: 24 August 2023 . Joe Foulkes speaks to Saddlers Shout . 6 September 2023 . Saddlers.
  25. Web site: 12 August 2023 . Walsall 2 1 Stockport County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815185739/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66413605 . 15 August 2023 . 6 September 2023 . BBC.
  26. Web site: Joe Foulkes returns. harriers.co.uk. 4 July 2024. 4 July 2024.
  27. Web site: Highlights: Harriers promoted at Brackley . 16 May 2023 .

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