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BBC News
01-07-2025
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Walsall sign Bournemouth striker Stuttle on loan
Walsall have made their fourth new signing in five days after agreeing a season-long loan with Premier League side Bournemouth for teenage striker Jonny 19-year-old is yet to feature in the Cherries' first-team but has been a prolific scorer for the club's youth scored 42 goals in 35 games for the under-16s side in his first season, then 20 the following year and spent last season getting his first taste of senior a short spell with Aldershot in the National League, he moved to National League South side Farnborough in January and finished with 10 goals from 19 appearances."It's a massive club and it seemed like the right move for me and the next step in my development so I am really happy to be here," Stuttle said about joining the Saddlers., external"It went really well at Farnborough, I really enjoyed my time there and it has put me in good stead for this season and the future ahead but I am really looking forward to my time here." Head coach Mat Sadler described Stuttle as "a well-rounded forward" who will "add something different" to his attacking options."We ended up beating off a lot of competition to secure the signing of Jonny for the season and we feel that with our record of improving, nurturing and looking after young players, that put us at the front of the queue," Sadler arrival follows the recent signings of goalkeeper Myles Roberts, on a season-long loan from Watford, plus Stevenage forward Aaron Pressley and Exeter City wing-back Vincent Harper on permanent deals.
BBC News
30-06-2025
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Walsall sign Watford keeper Roberts on loan
Walsall have signed goalkeeper Myles Roberts on a season-long loan from 23, began his career at Reading before joining the Hornets in 2020, but is yet to make a league appearance for the 2024-25 campaign, he spent six months at Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle, before joining Bristol Rovers in League One."I'm buzzing to be here and for us to finally get everything sorted and get this over the line," Roberts told the Saddlers website, external."It was a big thing for me to be able to get the move done so I could be with the lads right from the first day of pre-season, because I think that's going to be important for me as part of my development here at Walsall."I had a really strong start to last season, playing regularly up in Scotland and it was a real learning curve for me. I am now ready for my next step and I am really looking forward to the season ahead with the Saddlers and I'm already looking ahead to the first game of the season at home in front of the fans."The conversations I've had with the head coach have been really positive and now I am excited to come in and work with the rest of the keepers and to really push on."Roberts has also spent time on loan in non-league with Wealdstone, Tonbridge Angels, Wingate and Finchley, Concord Rangers and Welling United.
BBC News
28-06-2025
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Walsall defender Farquharson signs new contract
Walsall defender Priestley Farquharson has signed a new one-year contract extension which includes the option of a further 28, joined Walsall in July 2023 after leaving Newport County and has played 24 times for the club. The centre-back's previous contract had been due to expire this to a thigh injury he was limited to just three appearances last season as Walsall finished third in League Two and reached the play-off final but ultimately missed out on promotion following a 1-0 defeat against AFC said: "There's some unfinished business I feel from last season because of the end we had." He added: "We all know it wasn't how we wanted our season to finish but we have to use that as motivation moving forward."I had my own frustrations last season with my injury but I'm determined to work even hard this year to make sure I make my contributions count even more both on and off the pitch."
BBC News
20-06-2025
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Walsall midfielder Maher agrees new two-year deal
Walsall midfielder Ronan Maher has signed a new two-year deal with the League Two 20-year-old is a graduate of the Saddlers academy and has made 29 first-team appearances since making his debut on the opening day of the 2022-23 played twice in League Two at the start of last term before spending two separate loan spells in the National League with said the temporary moves were "really beneficial" to his development and added: "Definitely this season I am ready to make my mark in the first team and make a real impact".Maher's new deal follows the permanent signings of defenders Harrison Burke and Mason Hancock and wing-back Courtney Clarke so far this summer.
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18-06-2025
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Ethan Wheatley hopes Euros stage offers ‘perfect way' to impress Ruben Amorim
Ethan Wheatley is determined to show his quality and put a frustrating loan away from Manchester United behind him by helping to keep England's bid to become Under-19 European champions alive. The 19-year-old was crowned the Red Devils' 2023-24 Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year having capped an exceptional season with the development teams by making his first-team debut last April. Advertisement Wheatley found first-team opportunities limited to one substitute Carabao Cup appearance this term and joined Sky Bet League Two promotion hopefuls Walsall in January in search of regular competitive football. But things went awry at the Bescot as he played just four times and ultimately got permission to feature for United's Under-21s towards the end of a season that could yet end on a high with England Under-19s in Romania. ✍️ We're thrilled to announce the signing of highly-rated @ManUtd teenager Ethan Wheatley on loan until the end of the season! Read more 👉 — Walsall FC (@WFCOfficial) January 25, 2025 'My second half of season has been frustrating, not being able to show what I'm about, really,' Wheatley told the PA news agency. 'But I think this tournament is the perfect way to do it. 'I think there'll be a lot of eyes on it and obviously representing your country in a Euros there's not much better than that. Advertisement 'It'll be good to hopefully impress and, just for myself and for the team, play my part and do well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ethan Wheatley (@ethanwheatley.9) 'The club have been good with me. They've let me come back and play a few 21s games just to keep my legs going, so it's been good to be back at United, developing and getting game time.' United staff are understood to have been perplexed by Walsall's approach with Wheatley, who scored a vital goal for his country in a jaw-dropping match at the Under-19s Euros on Tuesday. England were 5-1 down just minutes into the second half, only for the striker to spark a scarcely believable 5-5 comeback draw as attention turns to Friday's final pool game against Group B winners the Netherlands. Advertisement A remarkable game played out in #U19EURO Group B for our #YoungLions . Next up, the Netherlands on Friday 👊 — England (@England) June 17, 2025 Wheatley's display showed the kind of maturity and confidence he spoke with at the team base in Romania, where he appeared focused and undeterred by his struggles at Walsall. 'Even if my first (loan) didn't go well – and it didn't – I had it in the back of my head, and I was telling staff around the club, it's not going to define me as a player,' United's 250th academy graduate said. 'It's not going to judge where I end up in the future. I think it's just like a little blip in my early career, and hopefully I can just bounce back from it going into next season.' Erik ten Hag gave Ethan Wheatley his Manchester United debut in April 2024 (Martin Rickett/PA) Erik ten Hag liked Wheatley and included him in last summer's tour squad having played him three times in the Premier League, but it remains to be seen what successor Ruben Amorim has in store for him. Advertisement Asked if he know show the future looks, the talented United forward said: 'As of now, no, not really. I'm just more concentrated on this tournament. 'But, yeah, since (Amorim) came in I was away with international camp and obviously went on loan in January, so I've not really been around it too much. 'But I want to be a Man United player in the future, but if that doesn't happen then it obviously wasn't meant to be. We'll just see what happens in the future.'
