• Retiring legend Kearns is hoping the Saddlers play it again with Sam

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 14/06/13

  

  RETIRING goalkeeping coach and Saddlers hero Mick Kearns would love to see Manchester United youngster Sam Johnstone back on loan at the Banks's Stadium next season. Kearns, 62, this week retired from his dual roles as keeper coach and community programme director after more than 20 years of service. He will be available in an advisory role for his successor – believed to be ex-Stoke stopper Neil Cutler – and hopes the...

• Bloxwich settle for draw in tight affair

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 14/06/13

  

  CODSALL (229) drew with BLOXWICH CC FIRST XI (225-9) STRUGGLING Bloxwich narrowly missed out on victory against basement side Codsall but gained valuable points in their bid to remain in Division One with a losing draw. The visitors fell just five runs short of victory after making 225-9 from their 50 overs, after being set a target of 229 by the hosts, who were bowled out after 48.1 overs. Codsall had made a slow start, with...

• Aldridge denied victory as Hammers clash ends dead level

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 13/06/13

  

  ALDRIDGE CC FIRST XI (258-8) drew with HAMMERWICH (258-9) ONE of the rarest sights in cricket is an absolute draw but the spectators at Aldridge witnessed just that in a classic between two title-chasing teams on Saturday, writes Gez Mulholland. Aldridge hit a creditable 258-8 from their 50 overs but, astonishingly, the match finished all square after the visitors chased down their target, but could not find the extra run needed to...

• Skipper is adamant strike trio must stay

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 13/06/13

  

  SADDLERS skipper Andy Butler has challenged in- demand hotshots Febian Brandy, Will Grigg and Jamie Paterson to earn a big money move – by staying another year and firing Walsall into the Championship. In a week where Adam Chambers, James Chambers and Dean Holden all signed new deals with the Saddlers, the futures of Brandy and Grigg – both still stalling on contract offers – are the big remaining question marks. ...

• Reedswood holding trials for new faces

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 13/06/13

  

  LADIES TRIALS: West Midlands Women's Premier Division outfit FC Reedswood Ladies are holding open trials next week. The club, which has enjoyed several promotions and cup successes since its formation in 2004, is looking to expand. They will be holding open sessions for girls aged 16 and above in the hope of forming a second team and also strengthening their first team squad. The trials take place next Thursday (June 20) from...

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