William John Shorrock (born 30 January 1999) is an

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who plays for side

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, where he plays as a

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Playing career

Walsall

Shorrock made his first-team debut for

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as a 74th-minute substitute for

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in a 2–1 victory over

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in an

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group stage game at

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on 4 October 2016. He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Bromsgrove Sporting

On 25 July 2018, Shorrock joined up with Southern League Division One Central side Bromsgrove Sporting for pre-season. It was confirmed on 15 August 2018, that following some impressive displays in a pre-season game against

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, capped by goals against

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and Evesham United, Shorrock had signed for the club on a one-year deal. Shorrock was named in the Bromsgrove Sporting retained list in preparation for the

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Southern League Premier Central season on 7 July 2020.

Rushall Olympic

On 3 June 2022, it was confirmed that Shorrock had signed for fellow Southern League Premier Central side

for the

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season.

Career statistics

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* * 1999 births Living people English footballers Association football midfielders Walsall F.C. players Bromsgrove Sporting F.C. players Rushall Olympic F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players {{england-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub