The second round of the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy Second Round draw has been made, and Walsall have been drawn at home to local rivals Port Vale. All ties are due to be played in the week commencing 8th October 2012, and the Saddlers keep up their record of drawing teams at home in the first round of the cup competitions they have entered, after receiving a bye through the First Round. Continue reading
Queens Park Rangers v Walsall – Team News
Andy Taylor makes his Walsall debut this evening in the Saddlers’ Capital One Cup Second Round clash against QPR.
Saddlers swoop for ex Sheffield United defender ahead of QPR clash
Walsall manager Dean Smith has added to his defensive options ahead of the trip to QPR, by snapping up experienced left-back Andy Taylor on a non-contract basis. QPR fans may be familiar with the 26 year old, after he played 3 times on loan at Loftus Road earlier in his career. Continue reading
Walsall Web-Fans Launch New Look Website
Walsall Web-Fans are proud to announce the launch of our brand new website in readiness for the 2012/2013 season! Regular visitors to the site will notice that the site has had a huge revamp and now has a fresh new look. Continue reading
League One rivals Yeovil have top-less pre-season photo in sponsor hunt
Yeovil Town have posed for their annual pre-season photograph top-less in a bid to find a new sponsor for the up-coming season. Continue reading
Sheffield Wednesday Match From The Day (H) 1977
Walsall Web Fans looks back to a high scoring game at Fellows Park between Walsall and Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday January 22nd, 1977.
Opposition Views – Walsall vs Scunthorpe United
In our new regular feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Scunthorpe United fans from Scunny-Mad talk to us about our favourite cockney Nigel Adkins, Richard Money and their thoughts of a quick return to the Championship!
Derby winger Dave Martin signs on loan
Walsall have today completed their first loan signing of the season, bringing in pacey left winger Dave Martin on loan from Derby County. Martin joins us on a one-month loan deal, and is set to make his Saddlers debut tonight against Oldham Athletic.
Opposition Views – Walsall vs Oldham Athletic
In our new regular feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Oldham Athletic fans from OWTB talk to us about Paul Dickov, the signing of Shefki Kuqi and the playing links between our clubs!
Opposition View – Notts County vs Walsall
In our new regular feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Notts County fans from Magpieweb talk to us about Mad Dog, their Italian Job and Lee Hughes!
Opposition View – Walsall vs Yeovil Town
In our new feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Yeovil Town fans talk to us about the FA Cup, why they don’t like Bristol, and former Saddler Sam Williams…
Thanks to the forum users of the “Green Room II” messageboard for their thoughts on the 10 questions that I posed them earlier.
WalsallFCMatt’s Matchday Preview – Yeovil Town (H)
Walsall’s next game sees the visit of Yeovil Town. The Southerners are a relatively new side to the English football league after winning promotion to League Two in 2003. Before that, they were known for their ‘giant killing’ acts in the FA Cup.
Opposition View – Sheffield United vs Walsall
In our new feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Sheffield United fans talk to us about Neil Warnock, the relationship with their chairman and the infamous battle of Bramall Lane!
Thanks to the forum users of the “Unitedite” messageboard for their thoughts on the 10 questions that I posed them earlier.
WalsallFCMatt’s Matchday Preview – Sheffield United (A)
After a 1-1 draw away to Hartlepool, Walsall head to Bramall lane to face League One new boys Sheffield United. The Yorkshire outfit were a top half Championship side since their relegation from the Premier League in 2007. Finishing 9th, 3rd and then 8th before finishing 23rd at the end of last season saw The Blades relegated to League One for the first time since 89-90. Having only spent 6 seasons outside England’s top two divisions, United will want to get back to the ‘big time’.
Shilts’s Matchday Preview – Hartlepool United vs Walsall
Peter Mandelson, monkey hanging, and Jeff Stelling. Three things associated with Hartlepool. Hopefully by the time 4.45pm on Saturday rolls around, we will have taken another three things belonging to the North East town back down south with us, namely some prized away league points. Walsall go into their fixture at Victoria Park having recorded a league win and a cup exit in their two games so far.
Opposition View – Hartlepool United
In our new feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Hartlepool fans talk to us about Mick Wadsworth, Jeff Stelling and the price of tickets at Victoria Park!
Thanks to the forum users of the “Poolie Bunker” messageboard for their thoughts on the 10 questions that I posed them earlier.
Opposition View – Walsall vs Middlesbrough
In our new feature, Walsall Web-Fans tracks down the views and thoughts of our opposite numbers. This week, Middlesbrough fans talk to us about Steve Gibson, their dreams of a Premier League return and Paul Merson!
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WalsallFCMatt’s Matchday Preview – Middlesbrough (H)
Walsall head into this League Cup encounter against Middlesbrough after a 1-0 win at home to Leyton Orient. Adam Chambers notched the winning goal in the 21st minute, a long range effort dipping into Lee Butchers’ top right hand corner. Middlesbrough started at home to Portsmouth, a hard fought 2-2 draw in front a crowd of over 18,000 fans.
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Local Walsall youth link club to receive Grass Roots award at Community Shield
Local youth football club Wyrley Juniors will tomorrow be recognised for their work in junior football, when they are presented with a national Grass Roots award at the Community Shield tomorrow, before the match kicks off at Wembley Stadium between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Opposition View – Walsall vs Leyton Orient
With the season’s curtain raiser a little more than 24 hours away, Walsall Web-Fans have gone in search of the opposition views of Leyton Orient supporters in the lead up to the match. Thanks to the forum users of the “Leyton Orient 2″ messageboard for their thoughts on the 10 questions that I posed them earlier this week.
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