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Nicholls believes in striker Deeney

Walsall attacker Alex Nicholls has hailed Troy Deeney as the complete striker and has backed the hitman for greater things.


Walsall’s Team of the Decade Part 2

No stone has been left unturned as Walsall blogger Mark Jones brings you the Saddlers team of the ‘Noughties.’


Deeney eager to shed hot-head tag

Walsall striker Troy Deeney admits he is eager to shed his hot-headed nature and continue his footballing education.


Tranmere 2 Walsall 3 – Verdict

Troy Deeney celebrated his new contract with the winning goal as Walsall came from behind to beat struggling Tranmere at Prenton Park.


Saddlers boss wary of Ricketts

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has warned his defence former Banks’s striker Michael Ricketts will be desperate to prove a point when he turns out for Tranmere.


Saddlers armband up for grabs

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings will follow Fabio Capello’s method of choosing his captain after admitting the captain’s armband is ‘up for grabs.’


Sadders’ link to former United starlet

Walsall have been linked with a move for former Manchester United starlet Floribert N’Galula.


Hutchings blast for departing duo

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has hit out at Chris Palmer and Sofiene Zaaboub after the duo’s exit.


Zaaboub rejects contract at Walsall

Walsall’s plans for next season have been throw further into disarray after Sofiene Zaaboub rejected the offer of a new one-year contract.


We had to sell Gerrard admits Whalley

Walsall chief executive Roy Whalley admits the club had to sell defender Anthony Gerrard this summer – or risk losing him on the cheap next year.

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