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Full name Walsall Football Club
Nickname(s) The Saddlers
Founded 1888 (as Walsall Town Swifts)
Ground Bescot Stadium
Walsall
(Capacity 11,300)
Chairman Flag of England Jeff Bonser
Manager Flag of England Jimmy Mullen
League League One
2007-08 League One, 12th
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Walsall Football Club are an English football club based in Walsall, West Midlands, currently playing in League One. Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Bescot Stadium (currently known as Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes situated in Bescot, Walsall, England, is the home ground of Walsall ( is a large industrial town in the West Midlands of England. The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the James " Jimmy " Mullen (born November 8, 1952 in Jarrow, County Durham) is an English football Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Walsall ( is a large industrial town in the West Midlands of England. The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football

Walsall have a consistent and passionate hardcore support of about 6000 fans. Famous fans include pop mogul Pete Waterman, Central Tonight newsreader Bob Warman, Olympic medallist Nick Gillingham, and Walsall South MP Bruce George. Peter Alan Waterman OBE (born 15 January 1947) is an English Record producer, occasional Songwriter, Radio and Bob Warman is a British Television presenter, born in Walsall, West Midlands. Nicholas ("Nick" Gillingham (born January 22, 1967 in Walsall) is a former Swimmer from Great Britain, who participated Walsall South is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Bruce Thomas George (born 1 June 1942 British Politician He is the Labour Member of Parliament for Walsall South.

Walsall moved into their Bescot Stadium in 1990, having previously played at nearby Fellows Park. The Bescot Stadium (currently known as Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes situated in Bescot, Walsall, England, is the home ground of Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Fellows Park was a former Football Stadium in Walsall, England. Their opening game was a friendly fixture against rivals Aston Villa. The Villa winning 4–0. The ground is now known as Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes. [1]

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History

The Walsall team pictured in 1893
The Walsall team pictured in 1893

Walsall were formed in 1888 when Walsall Town F. C. and Walsall Swifts F. C. amalgamated. They were first admitted to the Football League in 1892, as founder members of the new Second Division. The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.

Walsall's finest hour came in January 1933 when they beat the great Arsenal side of that era in the FA Cup. The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 1933 throughout the world In more recent years the club came within minutes of reaching Wembley Stadium, losing 4–2 on aggregate to the mighty Liverpool in 1984. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. This run involved another famous victory over Arsenal, this time at Highbury, and culminated with a spirited 2–2 draw at Anfield, before they lost 2–0 in the second leg. Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, North London, which was the home ground of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913

The true Golden Age of the Club lies in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Under the management of Bill Moore, the club rocketed from the lower reaches of the bottom of the league ladder to the mid-table of the Second Division in the space of three seasons. Club legends such as Bill 'Chopper' Guttridge, Tony Richards and Colin Taylor were intrinsically important to the success of the side.

The club has always had a rich history of producing players who go on to play at the top level. Allan Clarke went on to win the League Championship under Don Revie at Leeds United after beginning life at Fellows Park. Allan John Clarke (born 31 July 1946 in Short Heath, Willenhall, Staffordshire) was one of English football's greatest goalscorers History Following the legalisation of professional football by The Football Association in 1885 the English Football League was established in 1888 Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football Bert Williams and Phil Parkes both became England Goalkeepers in the years after they progressed from their roots in Walsall. This is about the Broadway performer Bert Williams For the English footballer see Bert Williams (footballer Early life Williams was Philip Benjamin Neil Frederick "Phil" Parkes (born 8 August 1950, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England) is a former football David Kelly had a long career at the top level after leaving Walsall in 1988, representing the Republic of Ireland at the very highest level of international football. David Thomas Kelly (born November 25 1965) is a retired footballer. More recently, Michael Ricketts represented England after blossoming at Bolton Wanderers. Michael Ricketts (born December 4, 1978 in Birmingham, England) is an English football player who currently plays for Walsall In recent years, Matty Fryatt and Ishmel Demontagnac have both represented England age-groups. Matthew Charles "Matty" Fryatt (born 5 March 1986 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire) is an English footballer currently

In the 1980s were a period of considerable activity for Walsall FC. In addition to cup runs in the League Cup and the FA Cup, they were bought by millionaire entrepreneur and race-horse owner Terry Ramsden in 1986. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after With his money came high profile signings and the attention of the national media. Walsall earned promotion through the old Division Three play-offs in 1988, but the sale of the inspirational David Kelly was followed by a disastrous two years where two managers came and went and Ramsden's business empire collapsed. From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)

The old Walsall logo
The old Walsall logo

After being saved from extinction by local businessman Barrie Blower in 1989, the club moved to the Bescot Stadium in 1990. The Bescot Stadium (currently known as Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes situated in Bescot, Walsall, England, is the home ground of The following are the association football events of the year 1990 throughout the world At the time it was a state-of-the-art arena, and was only the second new Football League ground since the 1950s. A Morrison's supermarket was built on the site of the old Fellows Park ground. Fellows Park was a former Football Stadium in Walsall, England.

The arrival at Bescot Stadium saw some stability brought back to the club after two successive relegations. Ex-Wolves star Kenny Hibbitt managed the club for four years, setting the groundwork for a golden era for the club that would follow soon after his dismissal in September 1994.

New manager Chris Nicholl led the club to promotion in his first season, building the nucleus of a strong and under-rated team. Two seasons of stability followed, before Nicholl left, citing family reasons and the fact that he felt the club had progressed as far as he could take it on the limited funds available to a lower-league football club.

Ex-Ajax and Danish International Jan Sorensen took the helm after Nicholl's resignation in the summer of 1997. Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam Jan Sørensen (born 14 May 1955 is a Danish former Football (soccer player who played in the Striker position Whilst 'The Saddlers' finished a dismal 19th in Division Two that season, the club reached the 4th Round of the Coca-Cola League Cup (beating Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United along the way), as well as rampaging through the early rounds of the FA Cup. Lincoln United were dispatched in the first round, whilst league newcomers Macclesfield Town (who until then had been unbeaten at home in all competitions) were destroyed 7–0. Lincoln United FC is an English football team which plays in the Northern Premier League. Macclesfield Town Football Club are an English football team The club were formed in 1874 and are based in the small town of Macclesfield in Peterborough United, who themselves have a rich cup pedigree, were beaten on a bitterly cold Tuesday evening to set up an interesting tie away at Premiership Champions, Manchester United. Peterborough United Football Club is an English professional football team based in Peterborough. Walsall lost 5–1.

Sorensen's tenure was marked by the signing of two of the finest players ever to pull on a Walsall shirt. Ivory Coast born striker Roger Boli started the season in superb form, becoming a marked man for much of the season which dampened his predatory instincts. However, Boli's fellow Frenchman, Jean Francois 'Jeff' Peron was a shining light in an otherwise poor league. Despite being 32 when arriving in England, Bescot was home to scouts from the Premiership and Division One as Peron's reputation grew. Though he only scored one goal in his solitary season for The Saddlers, he is best remembered for his mesmerising ability with the ball at his feet and the exceptional performance which tore Macclesfield Town to pieces in the aforementioned FA Cup tie.

1998-99 began with another new manager and 10 new signings. Ex-Aston Villa winger Ray Graydon arrived and transformed the club from a popular, yet poorly organised, club into a disciplined and effective force in Division Two. Ray Graydon (born 21 July, 1947) is an English football manager and retired football player Walsall were inspired by former Oldham Athletic and Everton left-back Neil Pointon, the talismanic striker Andy Rammell, new signing Darren Wrack, and the ever-dependable Jimmy Walker in between the sticks - achieving the massive feat of finishing as runner-up to big-spending Fulham in the final table. Oldham Athletic Football Club (2004 Ltd, more commonly Oldham Athletic Football Club or informally Oldham Athletic, is an English football club Neil Geoffrey Pointon, born November 28 1964 in Church Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England, is a former professional football James Barry "Jimmy" Walker (born July 9, 1973 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire) is a professional English footballer The achievement was made even more remarkable as The Saddlers finished above big-spending Manchester City, Wigan Athletic and Staffordshire rivals Stoke City. TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Promotion was followed by a heartbreaking last-day relegation from Division One. During the season Walsall had clung on to their First Division status, defeating local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion along the way. Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Relegation at Ipswich Town on the final day was a bitter-blow to a group of players who played beyond their ability and to their absolute limits all season. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here

However, The Saddlers returned to the second-tier of English Football at the first attempt, defeating Reading 3–2, after extra time, in a thrilling Play-off final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. The Millennium Stadium (Stadiwm y Mileniwm is the National stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff. After a promising start to the season, the form began to slip away over the winter period. However, the signings of Fitzroy Simpson and Don Goodman added much needed steel to the side and spured them on to reach the promised land of Division One once again. Fitzroy Simpson (born February 26, 1970 in England) is a professional English -born Jamaican footballer, who currently plays Donald Ralph Goodman (born May 9 1966 in Leeds) is a former English football player who played as a Striker.

Despite all the success he had delivered, it soon became clear that Ray Graydon had reached the end of the road at the club. Ray Graydon (born 21 July, 1947) is an English football manager and retired football player In a controversial decision that brought with it the wrath of fans and the national media, owner Jeff Bonser dismissed Graydon after an abject performance against local rivals, West Bromwich Albion. His replacement, ex-Wolves manager Colin Lee polarised supporters, but ultimately proved to be a success. Colin Lee (born 12 June 1956 in Torquay, Devon) is an English football manager and former footballer The style of football improved, and Lee's signings improved the team dramatically. Relegation was avoided thanks to vital away wins against Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United, and the new spirit in the squad was typified by a vital last-gasp equaliser away at fellow strugglers Grimsby Town (who also beat the drop). Grimsby Town are an English Football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football

The next two seasons were a mixed bag. Lee improved the club immeasurably off the field, allowing it to fulfill part of the huge potential it has. On the pitch some rather dull performances were dotted in between some inspiring football. Again, relegation was avoided in the 2002–03 season because of the signing of key players, such as ex-Tottenham midfielder Vinny Samways who returned from a six-year spell in Spain to join the cause. Tottenham Hotspur, ˈtɒʔnəm is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. Vincent "Vinny" Samways (born 27 October 1968) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.

Samways slotted into a side which many believe was the most talented Walsall team since the clubs golden era under Bill Moore in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

2003–04 proved to be one of the most remarkable seasons in the club's history. Up until the New Year Walsall were flying. West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest were both destroyed 4–1, as new-signing, the ex-England and Arsenal star, Paul Merson seemed to be repeating some of the magic that had led Portsmouth to promotion the previous season. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham Paul Charles Merson (born Harlesden, 20 March 1968) is a retired English football player and former player-manager of Walsall Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. Following a Boxing Day victory at Cardiff City, the club sat just four points off a place in the play-offs. Cardiff City Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. It wasn't to last though.

2004 saw a spectacular slump in form. The New Year began with a disappointing FA Cup Third Round defeat away at Millwall, which saw Jimmy Walker dismissed for throwing a punch at Dennis Wise. Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at The New Den, referred to by fans as The Den in Bermondsey, James Barry "Jimmy" Walker (born July 9, 1973 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire) is a professional English footballer Dennis Frank Wise (born 16 December 1966 in Kensington, West London) is an English former football manager and player and is Walker's replacement Andy Petterson slotted in for a home debut against fellow-strugglers Coventry City. Andrew Keith Petterson (born 26 September 1969 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia) is an Australian football player currently Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip is an association football club based in Coventry, The Saddlers capitulated, losing 6–1. The following weeks saw costly defeats, and it took until March 13 for the club to win their first league game of 2004. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. The cause was not helped by a recurrence in Paul Merson's well publicised addiction to alcohol and gambling, and though he travelled to a clinic in the United States with the best will of the club and its fans, it is indubitable that his absence took away the talismanic influence of one of the most influential players in recent footballing history.

Colin Lee was sacked after a shambolic display at Gillingham - though the reason given for his dismissal was his decision to speak to Plymouth Argyle about their vacant manger's position. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. For details of the current season see Plymouth Argyle FC season 2008-09 Plymouth Argyle Football Club, commonly known as Argyle Lee had been disillusioned by club owner Jeff Bonser, who had blocked the funds needed for the signing of players who proceeded to be a success at other clubs in the League.

Lee was replaced on a temporary basis by Merson, who was assisted by Simon Osborn. Simon Osborn (born 19 January 1972 in Croydon) is an English footballer currently playing for Croydon. Despite the rallying cries of the ex-England international Merson, and the backing of the town, Walsall won only one more game that season, and were relegated, agonisingly by a single goal. On the final day of the season, Rotherham United were visitors at the Bescot Stadium. Rotherham United Football Club (also known as 'The Millers' are an English professional football club temporarily based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, If Walsall won and Stoke City beat Gillingham in their home tie, Walsall would have stayed up. Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The Saddlers beat Rotherham United 3–2, and many fans invaded the pitch upon the final whistle, believing that they had stayed up, but as news of a 0–0 draw at Stoke City filtered into the ground, the worst was confirmed. Rotherham United Football Club (also known as 'The Millers' are an English professional football club temporarily based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Walsall's relegation left many Saddlers' fans asking themselves just what had gone wrong.

Merson was immediately appointed as full-time manager of the club in May 2004. Almost as soon as he arrived, rumours started to circulate that he would soon be sacked, polarising Walsall fans who were either behind him or against him. However, despite the question mark which hung over his tactical astuteness, he brought on and developed a number of young players who look set to have a big future in the game. Among those introduced to regular first team football by Merson, the brightest light is Matty Fryatt, who was the Top Scorer at the 2005 European Under-19 Championship where he represented England. Matthew Charles "Matty" Fryatt (born 5 March 1986 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire) is an English footballer currently His strike rate at Walsall was better than the majority of Strikers in both the Championship and League One. Paul Merson vowed not to stand in his way should a 'big club' come in for him, and it came as no surprise when in January 2006 Fryatt left the club, signing for Leicester City in a deal worth £350,000. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here

Merson's reign as Walsall manager came to an end on the 6 February 2006, sacked by Chief Executive Roy Whalley after refusing to resign. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Two days earlier Walsall had lost 5-0 for the third time in Merson's reign, providing an interesting symmetry to his spell in charge - his first game was a 5-0 defeat away at Norwich City, whilst his final game resulted in a 5 goal reverse at Brentford. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Brentford Football Club are an English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow.

Long-serving Youth Team manager Mick Halsall was put in Caretaker control of the Football Club, but ruled himself out of any long term ambitions for the job. Former Walsall player David Kelly was the bookies' favourite for the job, but ex-manager Chris Nicholl put his name into the running hours after news broke of Merson's dismissal. David Thomas Kelly (born November 25 1965) is a retired footballer. Christopher John "Chris" Nicholl (born 12 October 1946 in Macclesfield is an English -born former footballer and manager of Northern

On Friday, 17 February, whilst speaking to a local news broadcast, Jeff Bonser seemed to suggest that he would be keen to see Merson return to Bescot Stadium as a player, stating "a fit Paul Merson is an asset to any side". Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori However, Merson would seem to be keener on following personal business interests at this time, taking a break from football until the summer. The practicalities of a former manager returning of a player have been tested before, most notably when Andy Hessenthaler resigned as manager of Gillingham in 2004, but remained as a player. Andrew "Andy" Hessenthaler (born 17 August 1965 in Dartford, Kent) is an English footballer. However, Merson holds a much higher profile in football than Hessenthaler, and some speculated that it would have undermined caretaker manager Mick Halsall, and any future manager that would be appointed.

Despite all the spectulation, there was general shock when, on 22 February 2006, former Birmingham City captain Kevan Broadhurst was appointed as Paul Merson's replacement. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Kevan Broadhurst (born 3 June 1959) is an English former professional footballer coach and football manager Broadhurst had been occasionally linked to the job during the vacancy, but was not considered by bookmakers nor fans to have a serious chance for the job. Broadhurst had a brief loan spell at Fellows Park in Walsall's 1979–80 promotion season. His initial contract was until May 2006 - with the brief to secure Walsall's League One position. Mick Halsall, a former team mate of Broadhurst's, remained with the first team with a view to assisting Broadhurst until the end of the season, when he would return to his original post as Head of Youth.

Walsall were relegated on 22 April 2006 after losing 3–1 to Huddersfield Town. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Rotherham United's 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United saw an unassailable gap of seven points formed. Rotherham United Football Club (also known as 'The Millers' are an English professional football club temporarily based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Scunthorpe United Football Club are an English Association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Broadhurst was sacked the next day. Player coach Mark Kinsella was put in charge for the final two matches of the season, with Halsall reverting to duties with the reserve and youth teams. Mark Kinsella (born 12 August, 1972) is a Irish professional football coach On May 3, the team appointed their fifth manager of the season in former Scunthorpe manager Richard Money. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Scunthorpe United Football Club are an English Association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Richard Money (born on 13 October 1955 in Lowestoft, England) is a former English football manager.

The Start of Richard Money's reign started with a bang and a fresh start to Walsall’s fight back to the Coca-Cola Championship. The signing of Martin Butler and Michael Dobson along with other signings gave the club potency to get promoted out of League Two. Martin Neil Butler (born 15 September 1974 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English football Striker currently Michael Dobson (born 9 April 1981, Isleworth, London) is an English professional footballer currently without a club After seven games at home and winning all of them without conceding is a record for Walsall fans to be proud of. Walsall were promoted into League One on 14 April after beating Notts County 2–1 away from home. On the final day of the season, Walsall drew with Swindon Town, and with Hartlepool United losing their match, Walsall were awarded the League Two title. Swindon Town Football Club is an English football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, who currently play in League One. Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One.

On Tuesday 24 April 2007 Walsall announced a 'New Change' with Major alterations, A new Kit Sponsor revealing that Banks's would no longer be Walsall Football Clubs official Sponsor for the 2007–08 season, and that Easy Fit conservatories would be the new kit sponsor, a new kit manufacturer which is to be Mann Brothers previously Nike, New Away Kit Colours which are blue/yellow and the biggest change, the club Badge which has been reformed back to the original Round design and Club Swift which has been designed to look more modern. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. This marks a new change and an exciting time for Walsall Football Club as they get ready for League One Football next season. Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football

On 22 April 2008, Richard Money resigned as Walsall manager after the club's playoff hopes (and chance of a second successive promotion) were ended. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Richard Money (born on 13 October 1955 in Lowestoft, England) is a former English football manager. The club finished 12th in the final table, but a permanent successor to Money has yet to be found. Caretaker manager Jimmy Mullen has expressed interest in the post, though. James " Jimmy " Mullen (born November 8, 1952 in Jarrow, County Durham) is an English football [1]

A new era?

During the close season of 2007, the club was hit by the loss of influential players such as Dean Keates who decided to remain in League Two with Peterborough United, this was seen as quite a blow to the club's survival hopes for the new season. Dean Scott Keates (born June 30, 1978 in Walsall, England) is a midfielder currently playing for Peterborough United. Peterborough United Football Club is an English professional football team based in Peterborough. Walsall's first game was a 1–1 draw at home to Carlisle United, which was viewed as a satisfactory start to life back in League One, however a run of five straight defeats followed, including early exits from both the Carling Cup and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Carlisle United FC are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season after gaining The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Structure The Trophy is currently contested by just Football League One and Football League Two clubs and from season 2006-07 is played in a knock-out ( The Saddlers' first victory finally came on 15 September, winning 2–1 away to fellow strugglers Millwall, an encouraging result. Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at The New Den, referred to by fans as The Den in Bermondsey, A 0–3 home defeat by Oldham was followed by three successive victories - away to Hartlepool and Doncaster Rovers and a 4–0 hiding of Huddersfield Town, Walsall's first home win of the season. Oldham Athletic Football Club (2004 Ltd, more commonly Oldham Athletic Football Club or informally Oldham Athletic, is an English football club Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. Doncaster Rovers Football Club (or informally Donny) are an English football club based at the Keepmoat Stadium in the town of Doncaster Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. A home defeat to Southend United preceded one of the greatest unbeaten runs in the club's history; 17 league matches without defeat transformed the Black Country side and pushed them up the league, from relegation battlers to genuine promotion candidates and current play-off chasers. Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex The club also made it to the 3rd round of the FA Cup, going out to Millwall in a replay at The New Den. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at The New Den, referred to by fans as The Den in Bermondsey, The New Den is the home of Millwall FC (originally called The New London Stadium) The Saddlers' long and magnificent run finally came to an end away at fellow promotion pushers Carlisle on 2 February. Carlisle United FC are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season after gaining

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Current squad

No. Position Player
1 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago GK Clayton Ince
2 Flag of Wales DF Rhys Weston
5 Flag of Ireland DF Anthony Gerrard
12 Flag of England MF Ishmel Demontagnac
17 Flag of England FW Alex Nicholls
18 Flag of Wales MF Mark Bradley
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20 Flag of England DF Emmanuele Smith
23 Flag of England DF Paul Boertien
26 Flag of England DF Richard Taundry
30 Flag of England FW Josh Craddock
31 Flag of Ireland GK Rene Gilmartin

Players of the Season

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Tributes

Matt Gadsby

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Matt Gadsby
Matt Gadsby

On September 9, 2006 former Walsall defender Matt Gadsby collapsed and died during a Conference North match at Harrogate Town. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Troy Deeney is an English footballer He attended Archbishop Grimshaw RC School In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Paul Boertien (born January 20, 1979 in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England) is an English footballer who has played for In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Richard Taundry (born February 15 1989 in Walsall, England) is a professional footballer currently playing for League One Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Rene Patrick Gilmartin (born May 31 1987 in Malahide, Dublin) is an Irish footballer, was on loan at Northern Premier Kevin James Wilson (born 19 April 1961 in Banbury) is an ex-footballer who played as a forward Adrian Lee Viveash (born 30 September, 1969 in Swindon) is an English former professional footballer Adrian Lee Viveash (born 30 September, 1969 in Swindon) is an English former professional footballer James Barry "Jimmy" Walker (born July 9, 1973 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire) is a professional English footballer Gino Padula (born July 11, 1976 in Lanús) is an Argentinian football left back who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Jorge Manuel Vasconcelos Leitão (born 14 January, 1974 in Vila Nova de Gaia) is a Portuguese football player playing for C James Barry "Jimmy" Walker (born July 9, 1973 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire) is a professional English footballer Ian Robert Roper (born June 20, 1977 in Nuneaton, England) is an English footballer who plays for Luton Town Paul Simon Ritchie (born August 21, 1975 in Kirkcaldy, Fife) is a Scottish international footballer who most recently played Matthew Charles "Matty" Fryatt (born 5 March 1986 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire) is an English footballer currently Anthony Gerrard (born 6 July 1986) is an Irish footballer, currently playing for League One side Walsall. Dean Scott Keates (born June 30, 1978 in Walsall, England) is a midfielder currently playing for Peterborough United. Anthony Gerrard (born 6 July 1986) is an Irish footballer, currently playing for League One side Walsall. Matthew John Gadsby ( September 6, 1979 – September 9, 2006) was an English professional footballer. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Matthew John Gadsby ( September 6, 1979 – September 9, 2006) was an English professional footballer. The Conference North (currently billed as Blue Square North for sponsorship reasons is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place Harrogate Town FC is an English semi-professional football club from Harrogate North Yorkshire. [2]

The practical response in the days following Gadsby's death included fans voluntarily organising bucket collections at games to donate to Gadsby's widow and daughter. The football club in tandem with the Gadsby family set up a memorial fund to cope with the donations and organised events began to add to the fund. At the time commercial manager Dave Riche said: "The donations just keep flooding in we cannot thank the people out there enough. Everyone in the football community has come together for the fund and long may it continue. " These events culminated in a memorial match at the Marston Stadium featuring a Legends XI and a Gadsby Select XI, featuring players from Gadsby's previous clubs.

Club officials

Board officials

Name Role
Flag of England Jeff Bonser Chairman
Flag of England Richard Tisdale Director
Flag of England Clive Welch Director
Flag of England Stefan Gamble Director
Flag of England Peter Gilman Director
Flag of England Stefan Gamble Director of Finance
Flag of England Roy Whalley Company Secretary
Flag of England Barry Blower MBE President
Flag of England Tony Richards Honorary Life President

Current management and coaching staff

Former first-team manager Richard Money.
Former first-team manager Richard Money. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Richard Money (born on 13 October 1955 in Lowestoft, England) is a former English football manager.
Name Role
Flag of England Jimmy Mullen Manager
Flag of England Paul Taylor Football Consultant
Flag of England Eric McManus Goalkeeping Coach & Reserve Team Manager
Flag of England Mick Halsall Head of Youth
Flag of England Bill Jones Youth Development Officer

Managerial history

Walsall have had 32 full-time Post-War managers. James " Jimmy " Mullen (born November 8, 1952 in Jarrow, County Durham) is an English football The most recent managerial teams are:

Name From To Played Won Drawn Lost Win% Honours
Flag of England Jimmy Mullen May 22, 2008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Flag of England Richard Money May 3, 2006 April 22, 2008 74 34 17 23 45. James " Jimmy " Mullen (born November 8, 1952 in Jarrow, County Durham) is an English football Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Richard Money (born on 13 October 1955 in Lowestoft, England) is a former English football manager. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 94% Promotion to League One. Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football
Flag of England Kevan Broadhurst February 22, 2006 April 24, 2006 11 1 6 4 09. Kevan Broadhurst (born 3 June 1959) is an English former professional footballer coach and football manager Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 09%
Flag of England Paul Merson April 16, 2004 February 6, 2006 94 32 39 23 34. Paul Charles Merson (born Harlesden, 20 March 1968) is a retired English football player and former player-manager of Walsall Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 04%
Flag of England Colin Lee January 24, 2002 April 16, 2004 116 38 48 30 32. Colin Lee (born 12 June 1956 in Torquay, Devon) is an English football manager and former footballer Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " 75%
Flag of England Ray Graydon May 5, 1998 January 22, 2002 199 79 71 49 39. Ray Graydon (born 21 July, 1947) is an English football manager and retired football player Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. 69% Promotion to Division One 1999 & 2001
Flag of Denmark Jan Sorensen June 25, 1997 May 5, 1998 62 26 23 13 41. Jan Sørensen (born 14 May 1955 is a Danish former Football (soccer player who played in the Striker position Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) 93%
Flag of Northern Ireland Chris Nicholl August 1, 1994 May 21, 1997 157 71 45 41 45. Christopher John "Chris" Nicholl (born 12 October 1946 in Macclesfield is an English -born former footballer and manager of Northern Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 22%
Flag of England Kenny Hibbitt May 16, 1990 September 2, 1994 201 69 77 55 34. Kenny Hibbitt (born January 3, 1951 in Bradford) is a former English footballer. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) 32%

These statistics include cup games.

All-time records

Honours

References

  1. ^ "Walsall rename ground Banks’s Stadium", Football Shirts, 2007-05-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-05-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople  
  2. ^ Hinckley Utd defender Gadsby dies. BBC Sport (9 September 2006). Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus"

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