Saddlers shaken in seaside storm Mar 7 2005
Walsall remain on the fringe of the relegation fray after a tempestuous contest at Bloomfield Road brought their 11th away defeat of the season. more
Roper makes point but dream recedes Feb 21 2005
For most of a disappointing season, and even at times of despair, Paul Merson has continued to look on the bright side and forecast either automatic promotion or a place in the play-offs for Walsall. more
Errors fit for video classic Feb 7 2005
If the Football Association want to produce a video on how not to defend they could do no worse than distribute a tape of the first half of this match. more
Walsall lacking quality Feb 7 2005
It was overdue. Not since 1975 - a span of 30 long, tumultuous years including 25 meetings in England and Wales - had these clubs shared a 2-2 draw. more
Merse left saddle sore Jan 23 2005
Despite a stirring second-half rally Walsall failed to halt Tranmere's promotion drive or their own run of poor away results. more
Best man Standing Jan 2 2005
A brilliant goal from former Villa player Michael Standing earned Walsall their first point from three Christmas matches when they came from behind at Bescot Stadium. more
Blunder shatters any Saddlers recovery Dec 29 2004
A bad mistake by goalkeeper Joe Murphy ended Walsall's hopes of saving a point as they crashed to their second defeat in three days, and looked well short of play-off potential. more
Merson fears sack after shock exit Nov 14 2004
Player-manager Paul Merson admitted his job was on the line after Walsall crashed out of the FA Cup at the quaint little Stag Meadow Ground in Windsor. more
Merson still waving flag of optimism Nov 8 2004
Any Walsall fans seeking good news about their struggling club my find some comfort in the fact that player-manager Paul Merson still thinks his team can make the play-offs. more