Preview | Samuels ready to face familiar opponents

Tuesday evening’s home game will be the second time that we have faced Malvern Town this season.

There will also be plenty of familiarity with our Worcestershire opponents for recent signing, Austin Samuels, as he comes up against his former club.

The 25 year-old joined the newly-promoted Hillsiders during the summer only to find his starting opportunities limited and so he heads to the KMM Energy Stadium determined to find regular game time and us help climb the Southern League Premier South table.

“It feels good to be here,”said Samuels. “This is a big club with plenty of ambition and they play good football.

“After a conversation with the Gaffer, it was clear that we are both on the same page and so it made the decision to come here an easy one.

“I feel that I will bring hard work and desire; I like to play off the shoulder and get in behind. The main focus for me is to help the team start to move up the table.

“Personal accolades can come afterwards; there is a job to be done here. I’ve got the bit between my teeth and I can’t wait to get started.”

Samuels, who came off the substitutes’ bench to figure in Saturday’s draw at Yate Town, came through the ranks at local club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, having joined the club at the age of seven.

A former England youth international, he gained valuable senior experience during loan spells with Kidderminster Harriers, Bradford City and Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.

He then went on to spend two seasons with Inverness Caledonian Thistle before moving on to serve the likes of Greenock Morton, Rushall Olympic, Spennymor Town and Alfreton Town.

We need you right behind us for Tuesday’s big game, the first of two home games in quick succession, so it’s an opportunity for us to really make home advantage count.