But it wasn't all bad for the youngster - who progressed through Town's youth system - he is in line to line up against Shropshire rivals AFC Telford tonight at the New Buck's Head.
Willenhall are flying high in the Unibond Division One, which is four tiers below League Two. They are second by one point, with three games in hand. They are four points ahead of fourth-placed Telford.
Price has been training with the senior squad at Town and will be looking to get some experience and impress in time for next season.