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WALSALL
- TUESDAY 11/03/08 |
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REPORT |
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a run of 5 home games propelled the Albion into
play off contention, they made an important trip
to fellow promotion contenders Walsall. McCarthy
handed a Crocs debut to his fellow university
student Alex Retter, as the Albion went looking
for a result that could be the catalyst to an
end of season day out at Wembley |
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| This
sign is greeted with great excitement as it
means we are near the Bescott |
Retter
looks delighted to be infront of The Homeserve
Stand |
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| The
facade of The Banks Stadium in all its glory |
The
M6 provides a fine and scenic backdrop to the
Bescott |
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| Chillington
- a fine establishment to cover all your
wheelbarrow hire needs |
If
this sign doesn't tempt you to hold a conference
at Walsall FC, then nothing will |
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| After
going all the way to McDonalds, only to discover
he had no money, McCarthy is happy to retrieve
his wallet |
This
photo is arguably the most artistic in Crocs
history, as it has turned the street lighting in
something resembling stick men |
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| The
home end of the Bescott allows you to walk
underneath the stand, in true Old Trafford
fashion |
Retter
is delighted to be making his Crocs debut |
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| McCarthy
in a typically arousing and exotic position |
Witham
and Gemma made it safely to Walsall following a
day out at Cadbury World |
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| One
small stand |
The
intimidating home end - just the name
Floors-2-Go Stand will strike fear into the
hearts of any League One fan |
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| The
main stand |
Leg
room was of a suitable nature in the away end |
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| Adrie
Van Der Meer is looking beautiful among the
backdrop of Walsall |
Ian
Chapman was partaking a vital role in the warm
up |
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| The
Albion warm up |
Dean
Whites shocking first touch had finally seen him
replaced by Paul Crichton in the role of lay off
man |
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| A
traditional ball flying into the stand had seen
a small amount of coffee spilt over this mans
head - needless to say, he was not happy |
Tommy
Elphick warms up Michel Kuipers before the game |
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| The
linesman was bald, and his head was delightfully
reflective |
Kuipers
takes a drink from his stash |
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| Brighton
prepare to defend a free kick |
The
visitors are soon 1-0 down, and kicking off
again |
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| Nicky
Forster grabs an equaliser |
The
half time whistle goes |
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| Retter
isn't sure what to make of that first half |
While
McCarthy points to his sizeable middle -
indicating he is not happy with the role of the
midfield |
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| Adrie
refuses to be photographed eating a burger |
Clayton
Ince was holding the flair goalkeepers look of
short sleeves |
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| Clayton
takes a goal kick |
The
strong wind ensured Michel Kuipers was forced
into taking around 5 minutes to position the
ball in order to take a goal kick |
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| The
Seagulls come forward |
Glen
Murray celebrates netting what would turn out to
be the winner |
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| Another
corner for the visitors |
It
is all kicking off, as Walsall are reduced to
ten men for a tangle with Adam El Abd |
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| The
players celebrate a hard earned and important
three points in the quest for the play-offs |
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