sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi Folks. Thought I'd sign up and hopefully exchange some posts with you ahead of Tuesday night's game at Bescot. Do you think you will bring many fans to this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi Folks. Thought I'd sign up and hopefully exchange some posts with you ahead of Tuesday night's game at Bescot. Do you think you will bring many fans to this game? i doubt it with weather being miserable at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yeah I guess. Been some close games between our clubs. Last season at yours.. was a killer when we conceded so late on! At least we survived the drop.How's Ruben Reid doing? Looked useful when we had him on loan from WBA last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yeah I guess. Been some close games between our clubs. Last season at yours.. was a killer when we conceded so late on! At least we survived the drop.How's Ruben Reid doing? Looked useful when we had him on loan from WBA last season. Reuben's our best player so far. 4 goals but all pens. I think the floodgates will open once he gets one from open play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Kuqi is who you should be worrying about. We had the wrecking ball last season. This season we have a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 should be a good game this. My head says it'll be another close game but my gut says Kuqi hat-trick ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yes noticed Ruben has knocked a few pens in! He was not fully fit when we had him but he still knocked in 6 goals in about 15 or so games. He seemed equally at home down the middle or wide left and cutting in. We have had striker Jon Macken out for the last few games. Although he's not too prolific he scores some good goals and holds the play up so well. Bescot is no longer a fortress for us and tbh I enjoy our away performances better these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've still never managed to visit Walsall. Next week won't be any different. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 The best part of a visit to Bescot, Opinions4U, is the Saddlers Club! For those who are travelling for the first time and like a drink, the Saddlers club is next to the away fans car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've still never managed to visit Walsall. same here. i'm intending to go next week though. i think if we win v Stevenage we'll take a decent folloing as a further win v Walsall would see us right up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I always wanted to ask, was your posh bar called The Priory before or after Merson joined? If it was after i will buy the designer a pint. And a line, and a hooker, and a bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) I like it, Leeslover! Yes the Priory was there before Merse! Many Walsall fans rue the day he took over as player/manager. The football was entertaining if cavalier style! He did raise the prolfile of the club when he signed as a player. SKY Sports News filmd the signing live! That never happened before and will never happen again. Edited September 8, 2011 by sadlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.hill12 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 take around 300-400 i would say depending on saturdays result and performance. I went to bescot last game of season under royle and was one of best away games iv been to. Due to work i will unfortunatly be unable to attend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Les- Was that the game when Walsall were promoted with 9,000 plus in the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.hill12 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 no it was around 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Ah right. You won 2-1. Think Big Joe stepped in for a few games as acting manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.hill12 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 that is correct. I think you went ahead in that game too. I was in the bar outside the groung pregame and must say was one of the better facilities that welcome away fans i've been in at this level. I hope when we finally get building at bp we have such a feature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yes we were hoping to end a poor season with a home win and as you say took the lead. So typical that we ended up losing! Yeah the Saddlers Club has a good reputation by fans up and down the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Yes noticed Ruben has knocked a few pens in! He was not fully fit when we had him but he still knocked in 6 goals in about 15 or so games. He seemed equally at home down the middle or wide left and cutting in. We have had striker Jon Macken out for the last few games. Although he's not too prolific he scores some good goals and holds the play up so well. Bescot is no longer a fortress for us and tbh I enjoy our away performances better these days. I think this season is the only season Reid has ever been fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainrod Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'm going to the Bescot, I live in Stafford now just north of Walsall and it's the only 'local' away game. Nice club Walsall, a bit like us in that they are overshadowed by the nearby big boys and in reality never likely to compete at the top level (again like us sadly). Really good social facilities and I believe around 50% of their income comes from non gate receipts (social functions, sporting dinners and more), a good template and one which we can follow when our new stand and facilities eventually come to fruition. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'm going to the Bescot, I live in Stafford now just north of Walsall and it's the only 'local' away game. Nice club Walsall, a bit like us in that they are overshadowed by the nearby big boys and in reality never likely to compete at the top level (again like us sadly). Really good social facilities and I believe around 50% of their income comes from non gate receipts (social functions, sporting dinners and more), a good template and one which we can follow when our new stand and facilities eventually come to fruition. Looking forward to it. Cheers Stainrod. Think it was stated once that 85% of Saddlers income is now from off the pitch activity. The large advertisement in the fans away car park and the Sunday market are the two biggest earners but there are all sorts of money making ideas in place.As you rightly say, sporting dinners plus cabaret nights etc. We had no such stuff at the old place. Enjoy your afternoon at the Bescot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 It seems I'm the only one that doesn't like trips to Walsall. The ground is in the middle of nowhere so I have to drive*, which makes it as entertaining as a home game, but further away. Just seems a bit like Northampton. Much prefer the Swindon/Brighton/Dagenham/Orients of this world. Not Luton though, that's still the :censored:test place on earth. *And even that's a nightmare getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.hill12 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 It seems I'm the only one that doesn't like trips to Walsall. The ground is in the middle of nowhere so I have to drive*, which makes it as entertaining as a home game, but further away. Just seems a bit like Northampton. Much prefer the Swindon/Brighton/Dagenham/Orients of this world. Not Luton though, that's still the :censored:test place on earth. *And even that's a nightmare getting out. If i remember right the train station is right next to the ground isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 The pubs situation is pretty much why I watch :censored: football. There ain't much near it. Looking at it though, you are right about the trains. I just seem to remember when I looked it up years ago it wasn't there. I may be going mental/forgetful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadlad Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yes Bescot Stadium Station is bang slap opposite the away end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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