Walsall FC have played only eleven Football League games on Valentine’s Day over the years, the first of which occurred in 1925 as we lost 1-2 to Nelson, in a Third Division North Game.
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Orient to return to ‘uglier’ ways vs Walsall after Doncaster defeat?
Tuesday’s League One opponents Leyton Orient’s manager Russell Slade reflected on Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Doncaster on Saturday afternoon, saying his team were out-muscled and a change of tactics stumped them. Continue reading
Memory Lane – Tommy Watson
Walsall Web Fans look back at the career of classy winger Tommy Watson who graced Fellows Park in the late 1960′s. Continue reading Opposition Views – Bournemouth (A) Sept 2012
Ahead of Walsall’s trip to Bournemouth on Saturday Walsall Web-Fans caught up with Cherries season ticket holder BMB and realised the fans on the south coast are far from happy with the running of their club both on and off the pitch, which dispells the theory that a russian billionaire takeover at your club is pure fantasy football. Continue reading
Foreign Legion – Dani Rodrigues
Ahead of Walsall’s visit to Bournemouth on Saturday, Walsall Web-Fans profiles a foreign player who made his way to these shores to play for The Cherries and The Saddlers.
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Memory Lane – Walsall League Cup action Vs top flight opposition
Walsall have faced 21 top flight ties in the League Cup since its formation winning on six occasions. John Davies was the first Saddler to score in the competition in Walsall’s 1-3 defeat at Everton in 1960-1. Our first upset came in 1963-4 when Graham Newton got the only goal in a Fellows Park replay against Ipswich Town.
Match From The Day – Notts County (A) 1986
Walsall Web Fans looks back at a Third Division game between Notts County and Walsall on November 8th 1986 at Meadow Lane. Following a terrible start to the season Walsall went into this game unbeaten in four games. Tommy Coakley was happy to field an unchanged side. Walsall included former Notts favourite Trevor Christie in attack whilst County included two men who were later to have spells with The Saddlers, Ian Mc Parland and Mark Goodwin. Walsall started off quite brightly and made most of the early running. David Kelly opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Home defender Benjamin made a right hash of an intended back pass and ‘Ned’ darted in to notch his 12th goal of the season. Both sides finished the half in positive style and Gary Childs scoped one over the bar whilst Goodwin had a great chance to draw his side level but his shot was too weak to cause Fred Barber any trouble
YouTube specials – Leeds 1 Walsall 0 Aizlewood goal and V’s to Leeds ‘support’
Leeds United captain Mark Aizlewood made a double ‘V’ sign to fans behind the goal after he netted the winner vs Walsall at Elland Road on this day in 1989.Walsall and Brentford fans can track Michael Dobson during today’s London Marathon
The day has arrived for Michael Dobson to undertake his London Marathon after months of training.
Tranmere boss Moore credits Butler’s lack of discipline for win
Tranmere manager Ronnie Moore has accredited his sides win to a loss of discipline from Walsall Captain Andy Butler.
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Merson plays and scores for Welshpool
Former Walsall manager Paul Merson made his first competitive appearance in seven years when he turned out for struggling mid-Wales League side Welshpool on Wednesday.
West Brom happy with Mantom’s contribution at Walsall
West Bromwich Albion Assistant Head Coach Keith Downing has said he is happy and not surprised to hear that the progress on-loan midfielder Sam Mantom has made at The Banks’s Stadium.
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Saddlers re-sign Ledesma
The rumours have been proved true and Walsall have re-signed former QPR favourite Emmanuel Ledesma for a second spell.
Walsall Vs Hartlepool – Vital Statistics
Walsall Web-Fans dig out four stats relating to Hartlepool’s weekend visit to The Banks’s
Cardiff defender Gerrard backs team-mate Taiwo on loan at Leyton Orient after Walsall Red
Former Walsall defender Anthony Gerrard has backed Leyton Orient’s Solomon Taiwo after his red card against The Saddlers on Saturday.
Southport sign former Saddler O’keefe
Southport have completed the signing of former Blackburn, Walsall and Lincoln City midfielder Josh O’Keefe
Leyton Orient Vs Walsall – Vital Statistics
Walsall Web-Fans dig out five stats relating to Walsall’s weekend trip to Leyton Orient
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Dear Saddlers …Dobbo’s Marathon Diaries
Training is going pretty well at the moment. I’ve had a few minor issues lately with tight glutes and lower back which has caused a few aches and pains, but it hasn’t stopped me doing too much. The cold weather was a bit more of a problem; I tend not to run in the snow and ice as it can be dangerous, and I wouldn’t want to risk a silly injury because I tried running in it. So that kept me in for a few days but the minus temperatures didn’t stop me at all. Some people may have noticed from my playing days that I never wore a long sleeve shirt unless my short sleeve shirt was ripped or completely soaked/caked with mud at half time. I’m used to the cold now!
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Former Walsall loanee keeper backed for England
Norwich manager Paul Lambert has backed former Walsall loanee keeper John Ruddy to force his way into the England squad after The Canaries’ stopper was again overlooked by national caretaker boss Stuart Pearce for the Three Lions upcoming Wembley friendly against Holland.
Preston North End Away – Opposition Views
Ahead of Walsall’s weekend to Deepdale at the Weekend, Walsall Web-Fans’ Sadlad speaks to posters from http://www.pne-online.net to guage their opinions on the game ahead, Graham Westley’s appointment, January transfer dealings and predictions.