The Summer Re-build is getting bigger but there’s time
With Sam Hornby getting sold as a free Transfer, Lee Grant has completed his strip out, along with Stewart Mairs, the new head of Football, they have stripped out the majority of the squad. Since the end of last season, Walsall have now off loaded/lost/released/had loans finished. 2 x Goalkeepers – Myles Roberts & Sam […]
Walsall Memories – Dave Phillips
The first contributor is Dave Phillips, who like many fans has followed the saddlers after being introduced to it by his dad and gone on to meet new friends. Well, since the reason I’m a Walsall fan is a bit of a wild one, I thought I’d put it together. It will be a mix […]
Terry Connor follows Darren Byfield out of WS1, where will the new coaches come from?
The Basics TC is out. His contract’s up this summer and the club aren’t renewing. That’s the bottom line, dressed up in the usual warm farewell language. Fair Assessment His record wasn’t bad TC enjoyed a successful start to life at the Saddlers with his first league match ending in a 4-2 win at Newport […]
Lee Grant appointed new Men’s Head Coach
Lee Grant Is Our New Head Coach — And Here’s What We Think Walsall have confirmed Lee Grant as Men’s Head Coach on a three-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 League Two season — and in the video above, we give you our honest reaction. Grant comes with a CV that’s hard to ignore. Over […]
Decision time on the Saddlers scholars
The Walsall FC academy has stepped into gear and has a stronger group coming through now, but getting young players ready for the huge step up is a big challenge. For many clubs, Walsall included, financial stability is tough and bringing through young players to fill out the squad can be a real bonus. This […]
Released /Retained Discussion on Sunday
Are you ready for the next Fan Chat? On Sunday, we will be looking through the squad and discussing who we should be trying to keep and who we should let go? Walsall FC face another significant summer, with 14 out of contract (10 first team) and 5 returning from loans, including key figures like Aden […]
New Head of Football -Stewart Mairs
Stewart Mairs has been appointed Head of Football, overseeing the Men’s First Team, Academy, recruitment, medical and performance departments. The Preston-born football executive joins the club’s Executive Management Team, reporting to CEO Ben Sadler, with Trivela Group’s Chief Sporting Officer Matt Jordan continuing to provide strategic support at ownership level. Mairs brings over 20 years […]
Miracles aside, play off hopes are gone
On Sundays fan chat we will discuss the lessons learnt from this season and ask the question whether Darren Byfield will be given the role full time.
The playoffs look unlikely but a win at Colchester could change the picture.
The Trivela accounts have me worried
New Manager Frenzy has started with multiple names in the frame.
Some suggestions are overly optimistic, some concerning, the more we close in on options the more people are fearful. How about Mat Sadler? Whilst Mat Sadlers record will reflect well considering his handsome win percentage, the failure to gain legend status from gaining a promotion will be his biggest regret. What he does next will […]