Bury's Cameron Belford emerges as Walsall target
4 HRS AGO - Bury goalkeeper Cameron Belford has today emerged as a possible target for Walsall in their hunt Expand
4 HRS AGO - Bury goalkeeper Cameron Belford has today emerged as a possible target for Walsall in their hunt for a new No 1. Collapse
Walsall may again turn to loans for goalkeeper
1 DAY AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith today admitted he would not rule out another loan move to solve the Expand
1 DAY AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith today admitted he would not rule out another loan move to solve the club's goalkeeper quandary. Collapse
League 1 2013-14 Roll Call
2 DAYS AGO - League 1 2013-14 Roll CallVitalfootball: Walsall: 19/05/2013 15:50:00After Yeovil defeat Expand
2 DAYS AGO - League 1 2013-14 Roll CallVitalfootball: Walsall: 19/05/2013 15:50:00After Yeovil defeat Brentford 2-1 in Play Off Final, League 1 roster for next season is complete. Collapse
Aston Villa Friendly Announced
5 DAYS AGO - Aston Villa Friendly AnnouncedVitalfootball: Walsall: 17/05/2013 11:33:00Aston Villa are Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Aston Villa Friendly AnnouncedVitalfootball: Walsall: 17/05/2013 11:33:00Aston Villa are our visitors to mark 125th anniversary. Collapse
Transfer rumours - May 17
5 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. Collapse
Pre-Season Friendlies - Update
6 DAYS AGO - Pre-Season Friendlies - UpdateVitalfootball: Walsall: 16/05/2013 11:42:00Alfreton Town Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Pre-Season Friendlies - UpdateVitalfootball: Walsall: 16/05/2013 11:42:00Alfreton Town added to Pre-Season schedule Collapse
Transfer rumours - May 16
6 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. Collapse
SADDLERS SEARCHING FOR NEW FIRST CHOICE 'KEEPER
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith has today confirmed the club is taking steps to sign a permanent number Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith has today confirmed the club is taking steps to sign a permanent number one goalkeeper, and hope to avoid a repeat of last season which saw The Saddlers sign four 'keepers on loan following the disappointing form of David Grof and the lack of fitness of Jimmy Walker.
Speaking to BBC WM, Smith said, "I've got a list of keepers I'll be speaking to. At the start of the season, I was hoping that Wacka and Groffy would be the two for us, but it didn't work out that way, which sometimes happens in football."
Smith continued, "Fortunately, our recruitment has been really good in terms of the keepers we've been able to bring in; Karl Darlow, Aaron McCarey, Ian McLoughlin and Sam Johnstone."
The Saddlers began the campaign with Hungarian stopper David Grof between the sticks, however after a series of poor performances culminating in the clubs exit from the FA Cup at the First Round stage, Grof was dropped in favour of a series of loan signings, beginning with Collapse
JAMES CHAMBERS KEEN TO PEN NEW DEAL
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall defender James Chambers has today spoken of his desire to pen a new contract with the Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall defender James Chambers has today spoken of his desire to pen a new contract with the club.
Speaking to the Express & Star, James said, "I would like to stay, I know it’s easy to say now. The management and the coaching staff are really good and the players we have are good in terms of what Walsall need for next season."
He continued, "It’s local and I enjoy it here, so all being well, things will progress and it will all be sorted out soon. But in football you never know what is going to happen until you sign on that dotted line" Collapse
Dean Smith welcomes Richard O’Kelly back to Walsall FC
5/14/2013 - Walsall FC boss Dean Smith reckons Bristol City’s loss is his gain after Richard O’Kelly’s return.
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Transfer Rumours - May 22
6 HRS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Expand
6 HRS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. Collapse
Premier League, Scottish Premier League, Football League & European fans' table
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1 DAY AGO - Interactive table shows how the level of support at your favourite football club compares with your rivals. Collapse
Walsall manager Dean Smith fires a warning to Wolves
4 DAYS AGO - Dean Smith today warned Wolves to prepare for a hot reception when they kick off in League One Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Dean Smith today warned Wolves to prepare for a hot reception when they kick off in League One football next season. Collapse
ASTON VILLA ADDED TO PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
5 DAYS AGO - Walsall Football Club have today announced a further fixture for their pre-season campaign.
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5 DAYS AGO - Walsall Football Club have today announced a further fixture for their pre-season campaign.
The Saddlers are set to host local rivals Aston Villa on Wednesday July 31st to mark the clubs 125th anniversary.
Walsall hope to announce a further fixture to round off their pre-season schedule..
Here are the currently scheduled games;
Halesowen Town (away) on Wednesday 10th July,
Kidderminster Harriers (away) on Saturday 13th July,
Alfreton Town (away) Tuesday 16th July,
Rushall Olympic (away) on Wednesday 17th July,
Nottingham Forest (home) on Tuesday 23rd July,
Chasetown (away) on Wednesday 24th July.
Burton Albion (away) on Friday 26th July.
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Dean Smith’s X-Factor can lead Walsall FC to big stage – O’Kelly
6 DAYS AGO - Richard O'Kelly believes Dean Smith can be the X-Factor which gives Walsall the edge next season.
Exclusive - Simon Osborn Interview
6 DAYS AGO - Exclusive - Simon Osborn InterviewVitalfootball: Walsall: 15/05/2013 20:41:00Former Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Exclusive - Simon Osborn InterviewVitalfootball: Walsall: 15/05/2013 20:41:00Former Saddler talks about life in football and who inspired him during his career. Collapse
Walsall boss Dean Smith wants first-choice keeper
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith searches for a regular first-choice keeper again after a season of Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Walsall manager Dean Smith searches for a regular first-choice keeper again after a season of short-term loan signings. Collapse
Defender James Chambers set to sign new deal at Walsall FC
7 DAYS AGO - Defender James Chambers says he is likely to sign a new deal and stay at Walsall for next season.
Transfer rumours - May 14
5/14/2013 - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Expand
5/14/2013 - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. Collapse
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Loan Ranger
1 DAY AGO - Loan RangerVitalfootball: Walsall: 21/05/2013 11:30:00Smith revealed today he may dip Expand
1 DAY AGO - Loan RangerVitalfootball: Walsall: 21/05/2013 11:30:00Smith revealed today he may dip into loan market again to solve ongoing 'keeper crisis but prefers a permanent number 1. Collapse
Chris Marsh claims Grigg and Brandy owe Walsall
2 DAYS AGO - Walsall legend Chris Marsh today claimed Will Grigg and Febian Brandy owe it to the club to sign Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Walsall legend Chris Marsh today claimed Will Grigg and Febian Brandy owe it to the club to sign new deals. Collapse
Walsall FC to host Aston Villa in 125th birthday bash
4 DAYS AGO - Walsall FC have announced a friendly with Aston Villa as part of their 125th anniversary Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Walsall FC have announced a friendly with Aston Villa as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations. Collapse
No room for big egos at Walsall FC, says Jamie Paterson
5 DAYS AGO - Jamie Paterson says the Walsall dressing-room is no place for “big-time Charlies”.
WALSALL ALL-STARS SET FOR CHARITY MATCH
6 DAYS AGO - The Walsall All-Star side are set to take on West Bromwich Albions' legends in a match in aid of Expand
6 DAYS AGO - The Walsall All-Star side are set to take on West Bromwich Albions' legends in a match in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance.
Managed by Chris Marsh The Saddlers side will consist of the likes of current gaffer Dean Smith, newly appointed coach Kyle Lightbourne, Dean Keates, Darren Wrack, Zigor Aranalde, Rod McDonald, Adrian Viveash and David Kelly. Whilst Don Goodman, Richard Sneekes, Daryl Burgess, Geoff Horsfield, Ian Hamilton and Darren Bradley will be part of the Baggies' side.
The fixture will take place at The Banks's Stadium, on Saturday 18th May, with kick off set for 3:00pm, refreshments will be available on the day and there will also be fund-raising taking place throughout the afternoon. Collapse
Walsall 4-2 Stoke - 12 Years Today
6 DAYS AGO - Walsall 4-2 Stoke - 12 Years TodayVitalfootball: Walsall: 16/05/2013 08:46:0012 years Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Walsall 4-2 Stoke - 12 Years TodayVitalfootball: Walsall: 16/05/2013 08:46:0012 years ago today we beat Stoke 4-2 at home to reach the Play-Off Final.
We look back on that momentous night! Collapse
PRE-SEASON CONTINUING TO TAKE SHAPE
6 DAYS AGO - Walsall Football Club have today announced a further fixture for their pre-season campaign.
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6 DAYS AGO - Walsall Football Club have today announced a further fixture for their pre-season campaign.
The Saddlers are set to travel to Blue Square Bet Premier League side Alfreton Town on Tuesday, July 16th, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.
Walsall hope to announce a further two fixtures, which may also include a side also celebrating their 125th year.
Here are the currently scheduled games;
Halesowen Town (away) on Wednesday 10th July,
Kidderminster Harriers (away) on Saturday 13th July,
Alfreton Town (away) Tuesday 16th July,
Rushall Olympic (away) on Wednesday 17th July,
Nottingham Forest (home) on Tuesday 23rd July,
Chasetown (away) on Wednesday 24th July.
Burton Albion (away) on Friday 26th July. Collapse
James Chambers Close To New Deal
7 DAYS AGO - James Chambers Close To New DealVitalfootball: Walsall: 15/05/2013 11:55:00'Will all Expand
7 DAYS AGO - James Chambers Close To New DealVitalfootball: Walsall: 15/05/2013 11:55:00'Will all be sorted soon' Collapse
Transfer rumours - May 15
7 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. Collapse
O'KELLY KEEN TO GET STARTED
5/13/2013 - Newly appointed Walsall first-team coach Richard O'Kelly has told saddlers.co.uk he's happy to be Expand
5/13/2013 - Newly appointed Walsall first-team coach Richard O'Kelly has told saddlers.co.uk he's happy to be back and is keen to get back to work on the clubs long term plan.
He said, "It feels good to be back. I've built up an excellent working relationship with Dean Smith during my previous spells here and hopefully we can continue where we left off."
He continued, "It was a tough decision to leave in the first place, but Dean has a good understanding of people and was willing to welcome me back, so I am delighted to be part of it again. I want to play my part in helping us to continue to build upon the foundations that have been laid here. It's a long-term project and we're building all of the time."
Richard also spoke to Michael Beardmore of the Walsall Advertiser "Dean has a really good way about him, he understands the game tactically and he has excellent man management skills. He knows what he wants but he’s never afraid to listen to other people."
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