Walsall will be top at Christmas following the conclusion of today’s games. The lead over 2nd placed Milton Keynes is down to 4 points and only 6 seperate us with 4th placed Swindon. A very healthy 15 point lead still exists over 8th place.
Yearly Archives: 2006
Ex-Saddler can cut that hair!
Ex-Saddler Gary O’Neil spoke about his delight in scoring Portsmouth’s leveller at Sheffield United.
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Claridge wants more!
After his 1000th appearance (a 4-0 home defeat against to Port Vale), Steve Claridge was looking to the future. He told his clubs website www.afcb.co.uk of his future plans, beyond the milestone mark:
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Friendlies set up for Par
Walsall have arranged two friendlies so new signing Par Cederqvist can get some games under his belt. His season in Sweden finished on November 5th, since then Par has only had a weeks training with his new team mate. So, effectively Par is in his pre-season, with his ‘season opener’ on January 1st 2007 at Peterborough United.
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Pinch yourself – NINE points clear
The Super Saddlers have soared nine points ahead of 2nd place Lincoln City. Three points seperate ‘The Imps, Swindon, MK, and Peterborough but 17 points seperate us from 8th placed Darlington and there is of course a massive goal difference in our favour.
Hats off to Dickie Dosh who is materminding the turnaround of turnarounds!
Kinsella set for Charlton return
The official Walsall website www.saddlers.co.uk has released the information that MARK KINSELLA will be leaving for a return to Charlton Athletic, where he will form part of a three man management team assisting Les Reed and Mark Robson.
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Claridge set for 1000th game
Steve Claridge could make his 1000th professional appearance on Saturday if he joins Bournemouth.
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Will we ever play on Saturday again!!!? Another game live on SKY
Sky Sports have chosen Walsall Vs Lincoln City to be featured live on TV. The fixture was scheduled to be played on February 17th but, will now take place on FRIDAY 16th Feb.
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Macclesfield get FA Cup JACKPOT
Macclesfield Town have hit the FA Cup Jackpot by securing an away tie at Premiership champions Chelsea. Amir Khan is the Macclesfield hero after picking their ball out of the remaining three.
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Getting to know new front man Pär
An excellent article in the Sunday Mercury today, introduces us to our new frontman Pär Cederquist.
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New Year off for Saddlers
Walsall will have the first weekend of the new year off because our scheduled opponents Macclesfield Town have progressed in the FA Cup.
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Wright move
Walsall have completed the two-month loan signing of Barnsley striker Tommy Wright. Should Wright impress, Walsall have the option to sign the player permanently.
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Hereford web admin edit ticket info after Saturday farce
Hereford’s official site has shockingly lost the Walsall ticket information site. So here is the Walsall FC Programme details of the fixture.
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Justice for the travelling support at Edgar Street
Walsall Fans were badly let down by both Hereford United and the Police on Saturday. With 15 minutes to go before kick off it was blatantly obvious to the most simple minded individual that the 500+ Walsall fans still in an orderly queue outside the away end, would not gain entry into the stadium in time for the kick off.
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Weekend of team bonding for Super Soaring Saddlers
While other teams have been competing in the opening round of the FA Cup, Walsall have had the weekend off. Manager, Richard Money has taken advantage of our ‘free weekend’ by taking the senior squad for a preoperational and team building exercise at Lilleshall.
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Merson to pundit at Macclesfield
Paul Merson has been named as the Sky Sports pundit who will accompany Jeff Stelling at Macclesfield Town on Monday night.
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Merson going to the ITV Jungle?
Today’s tabloids are reporting that ex-Walsall manager Paul Merson is set to appear in the new series of ITV’s ‘ I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!’
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Chippenham Town Vs Walsall
As Chelsea and Barcelona were battling it out on ITV, Walsall made the trip to Hardenhuish Park for the friendly which was arranged as part of the deal that brought James Constable to Bescot.
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Striker Pär set to sign?
Swedish striker, Pär Cederquist looks to be the striker being tracked by Richard Money. The striker who signed for Norweigan side Raufoss in the summer, turned down our original approach instead deciding to join the second division side. Now several months later, Walsall are high flying and we look a much more attractive proposition.
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Kinsella linked with first managerial position
Mark Kinsella’s name has been added to the shortlist of potential people to take the vacant Derry City job. The position has been offered to Pat Fenlon of Shelbourne, but it is widely expected in Ireland he will reject the approach after taking a long time to maje his decision.
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