Walsall FC Match of My Life

Saddlers Legends Relive Their Greatest Games

Simon Turner

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785317378
• Year: 2020

Relive Walsall FC's greatest moments through the eyes of its legends. Sixteen Walsall legends share their memories of the club's most unforgettable games. From Allan Clarke's FA Cup recollections to Adam Chambers's Wembley experience, this collection spans half a century of Saddlers history.

Discover the inside stories behind thrilling encounters, including Alan Buckley's account of conquering Manchester United and Peter Hart's memories of facing Arsenal and Liverpool. David Kelly revisits his hat-trick in a play-off final, while Chris Marsh and Adi Viveash reflect on a promotion-winning day against Manchester City.

This unique collection captures the emotions and perspectives of the heroes who mean so much to the fans. Perfect for Walsall FC supporters and anyone who loves sports history, this is a must-read for those seeking to connect with the heart of English football.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Allan Clarke: Stoke City v Walsall: FA Cup Third Round, January 1966
• Alan Buckley: Walsall v Manchester United: FA Cup Third Round, January 1975
• Mick Kearns: Chesterfield v Walsall: FA Cup Second Round, December 1976
• Colin Harrison: Arsenal v Walsall: FA Cup Fifth Round, February 1978
• Peter Hart: Arsenal v Walsall: League Cup Fourth Round, November 1983
• Craig Shakespeare: Liverpool v Walsall: League Cup Semi-Final, February 1984
• Richard O’Kelly: Coventry City v Walsall: League Cup Second Round, October 1984
• David Kelly: Walsall v Bristol City: Football League Third Division Play-Off Final, May 1988
• Martin O’Connor: Walsall v Leeds United: FA Cup Third Round, January 1995
• Scott Houghton: Walsall v Torquay United: FA Cup Second Round, December 1995
• Chris Marsh and Adi Viveash: Walsall v Oldham Athletic: Football League Division Two, May 1999
• Tom Bennett: Walsall v Reading: Football League Division Two Play-Off Final, May 2001
• Darren Wrack: Walsall v West Bromwich Albion: Football League Division One, August 2003
• Dean Keates: Swindon Town v Walsall: Football League Two, May 2007
• Adam Chambers: Walsall v Preston North End: English Football League Trophy, Northern Area Final Second Leg, January 2015
• About the author
• Back Cover