Our Team
Merrick
Merrick started her career playing locally for boys teams in Norfolk. At the age of 13, she then progressed to Ipswich Academy where she then played up a year the following season. Merrick then moved back to grassroots football before making her way up the National League at the age of 16 and signing for her first adult team, CK Basildon Ladies. At 18, she then signed for her first WSL 2 club Millwall Lionesses. She then went on to be vice captain for Watford Women and captain for London Bees where she signed her first contract. Since then, she has amassed over 100 appearances in the WSL 2, and now plays for Wolves Women in the Northern Premier Division.
Sam
Sam started his career at West Brom when he was seven and stayed there for 12 years. Along the way he picked up scholar of the year at 18 before turning pro. At 19 he then moved to Sunderland football club where he spent a further two years before joining non league football.
During his time at both clubs he gained experience at nonleague clubs Leamington and South Shields.
And after obtaining is UEFA B license he is now looking to combine both coaching knowledge and footballing experiences to help develop kids of all abilities with their journeys.
Tyler
Tyler started out at Wolves Academy from the age of 6, signed when he was 7 in 2004, progressed through the years until he got released at age 15. He then dropped into local men's non league football for Wolverhampton Casuals FC and joined Thomas Telford School Football Academy, from which then lead to him getting picked to play for England Schoolboys u18's. At 17 playing for England Schoolboys he got spotted for Bristol Rovers FC where they offered him a 2 year Scholarship.
Tyler joined there in 2014 and after the first year won u18's player of the season and was offered a professional contract at the age of 18. Making 3 appearances in League 2 (2015-16) he was then offered another year deal before dropping into non league for the 2017-18 season where he has been playing ever since.
Over this period he has made over 200 appearances for the likes of Stafford Rangers, Rushall Olympic & Sturbridge FC. Then in the summer of 2023 he signed for National League North side Brackley Town FC where he now plays.
Liam
Liam began his football journey with Wolverhampton Wanderers, joining the academy at just 7 years old. After progressing through the youth ranks, he signed his first professional contract at 17 and made his senior debut in the Championship. He played a part in Wolves' League One title-winning campaign in 2014.
Now in the midst of a professional career spanning over 14 years, Liam has amassed more than 350 appearances across all levels of the English Football League and National League.
He has represented a number of respected clubs, including Shrewsbury Town, Exeter City, Morecambe, and most recently Wrexham, achieving three promotions along the way. Liam brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the game!
Morgan
Morgan began his football journey with his local side Apr before joining West Bromwich Albion at the age of seven. He spent seven years within the West Brom academy system, developing
his game until the age of 14.
Following his release, he gained valuable experience with Alvechurch, representing the club for two seasons. He then signed for Solihull Academy, where he combined full-time training with completing a college Sport BTEC.
After progressing through the academy, he earned a professional contract with Solihull, spending two years with the club before his release at the end of last season. He now continues his career with Redditch United.
Ania
Ania has been playing football for as long as she can remember. She started out in boys’ teams before being selected for Manchester City Girls Academy at just eight years old, where she developed for four years. After that, she returned to boys’ academy football for a season before moving into the North Wales Girls Academy.
At 16, she signed for Wolves Women, and she is currently gaining valuable experience on loan at Khalsa. One of her proudest moments so far has been representing Wales, and being selected as a training player for the senior national team during their Euro qualifiers.
Chloe
Chloe began her playing career at the age of 10 with her local girls’ team, Hednesford Town. She remained with the club until she was 16, progressing through the age groups before earning a place in the ladies’ first team.
During her youth career, Chloe represented Staffordshire County for two years and also spent time developing within academy environments such as the Andy Griffin Football Academy and the Wolves Foundation. Alongside her football commitments, she studied Sport in college between the ages of 16 and 19.
At 17, Chloe moved to Walsall Women’s FC, joining the ladies’ first team, where she continues to play as she works towards progressing further up the women’s football pyramid.
Alongside her playing career, Chloe has consistently invested in her coaching development. She has completed a range of sports coaching and performance qualifications, CPDs, and additional courses, and is currently studying Football Coaching and Performance at university.
Her coaching experience includes working within the Walsall Women’s academy, Wolves’ development centres, as well as delivering sessions across various clubs, small-group programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching.
