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Bristol U-11B 3 Walsall U-11B 4 - 10.02.01
The B team was involved in a Webster Shield game and took the lead when Simon Pope (Short Heath) found the far corner. Bristol soon equalised and the sides finished level at half-time. Walsall made a confident start to the second half and Glenn Rogers (Ryders Hayes) scored his first goal for Walsall when he lofted the ball over the keeper from the edge of the box. Bristol hit back again to equalise but Walsall made a quick reply through Daniel Brookes (Blakenall Heath). Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) struck from the edge of the box to make it 4-2. During the last ten minutes Bristol pressed forward and reduced the arrears. Walsall keeper Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) was a last minute hero when he pushed the ball onto the bar to keep Bristol out.

Walsall U-11B 6 Shrewsbury U-11B 0 – a special ‘brief’ report from Tim Grimsley - 3.02.01
In a replay of last week’s fixture Walsall were quick to continue where they had left off and put the Shrews under early pressure which led to Ryan Edwards (Lindens) coming close on 2 minutes when he was clear through on the keeper. He skipped past but ran out of room to convert. It was less than 2 minutes later when Simon Pope (Short Heath) hit a beauty from the edge of the box to find the corner of the net. The Shrews keeper was kept busy throughout the game with good efforts from Cook, Jarvis and Edwards. After several attempts from down the left flank Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) finally converted after 25 minutes. The Shrews were rarely able to make an attack and Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) only had a couple of basic saves in the first half. Walsall continued to pile on the pressure at the start of the second half and it only took 2 minutes to make the score 3 -0 when Pope squared the ball from the by-line for Jarvis to knock home from 4 yards. Pope then scored what was almost a replay of his first half strike to make it 4-0. Adam Cook (Chuckery) nearly added to the score line with a 25-yard effort which the keeper did well to save but was unable to hold on to and Daniel Brooks (Blakenall Heath) followed up to score. Walsall's last goal was a looping shot from Edwards who was rewarded for his hard work during the game. The ball cleared the keeper and hit the far corner of the net. The 6-0 result was the best performance by the team to date. The quality of the football from the Walsall youngsters was absolutely outstanding with good vision and inter linking passing they gave the Shrews very little opportunity to gain possession or build an attack. I would go on to say the football was of a quality that people would quite happily pay to watch!

Walsall U-11B 3 Shrewsbury U-11B 1 - 27.01.01
The under-11 B side recorded its first Webster Shield victory with this win against Shrewsbury. Simon Pope (Short Heath) put Walsall in front after five minutes when he ran half the length of the pitch before slotting the ball past the keeper. Shrewsbury equalised from the penalty spot just before half time. Walsall continued to pile on the pressure after the break and a long-range effort from Danny Spinks (Mossley) clipped the bar and Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) shot just wide. It was into the final five minutes before Walsall’s dominance finally paid off when a long kick from keeper Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) was flicked on by Adam Cook (Chuckery) and Jarvis ran on to score. Nelson then produced a brilliant save to deny Shrewsbury and another long kick led to Walsall’s third goal when Spinks beat a defender and his shot was helped into the net by Cook.

Walsall U-11B 1 Wolverhampton U-11B 2 - 16.12.00
The B team unluckily lost to Wolverhampton in their Webster Shield encounter and put paid to any hopes of winning the Shield. Wolves strengthened their place at the top of the table thanks to two spectacular goals from Nathan Clarke (Stow Heath). Simon Pope (Short Heath) put Walsall in front with his third goal in only his second game for Walsall. Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) was unlucky not to increase the lead when a fierce shot went just the wrong side of the post. Clarke then intercepted a goal kick and volleyed the ball straight back into the net for the Wolves equaliser. He then scored with a spectacular overhead kick from a corner to complete the scoring before half time. Jarvis was unlucky not to score a Walsall equaliser when his chip hit the crossbar. Wolves keeper Stuart Mincher (Stow Heath) then kept out efforts from Danny Spinks (Mossley) and Adam Cook (Chuckery) in the last minute.

Walsall U-11B 4 West Bromwich U-11B 2 - 2.12.00
In the B team game Adam Lindsay (St. John’s) set Walsall on the way to a double after good work by Ryan Edwards (Lindens) and Daniel Blackwood (Alumwell). Simon Pope (Short Heath), making his debut, increased the lead after the break with a good run and finish. Danny Wilkes (Old Park) pulled a goal back for West Bromwich but minutes later Walsall’s Danny Spinks (Mossley) ran at the defence and chipped the keeper to restore the two goal advantage. Pope scored a near repeat of his first goal to make the game safe for Walsall before Nathan Brain (Yew Tree) pulled another goal back for the visitors.

Walsall U-11B 1 Leeds U-11B 3 - 28.10.00
In the B team game Walsall took the lead when a ball kicked up field from deep in the Walsall half saw Daniel Blackwood (Alumwell) run on and slot the ball past the Leeds keeper. Despite chances at both ends Walsall went into the break with the lead and looked the better side. Five minutes into the second half Leeds got in behind the defence and a cross crept in at the near post. This gave Leeds a lift and they were on target again 2 minutes later when poor marking by the Walsall defence allowed Leeds a free shot on goal which Walsall keeper Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) was unable to hold onto in the wet conditions. Poor marking led to Leeds adding a third goal which left Nelson with no chance. Walsall newcomer Callum Birch (Ryders Hayes) then had a shot blocked on the line. Nelson, playing his best game yet, got his fingers to a Leeds free kick that was heading for the top corner.

Walsall U-11B 4 Sutton Coldfield U-11B 3 - 21.10.00
Sutton Coldfield took the lead against the run of play midway through the first half of the B game when Alex Holloway (Mere Green) beat Walsall keeper Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) to a through ball. Earlier Walsall’s Daniel Brookes (Blakenall Heath) hit the post and saw a shot drift wide. Adam Lindsay (St. John’s) then hit the angle before Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) grabbed a deserved equaliser right on half time. Walsall took the lead in the second half when Brookes capitalised on a fumble by the keeper. The Sutton keeper made amends a minute later when he denied Adam Fussell (Little Bloxwich) with a save out of the top drawer. Sutton equalised when Mark Thomas (New Oscott) scored from a free kick. Daniel Morris (Watling Street) restored Walsall’s lead with a fine individual effort but bad defending let in Sam Parsons (Four Oaks) for another Sutton equaliser a minute later. Morris scored a deserved Walsall winner and there was still time for Brookes to hit the post for the second time.

Gloucester U-11B 2 Walsall U-11B 0 -14.10.00
After a disappointing second half last week the B team knew they had to play well to get back at Gloucester after the 5-2 defeat. Almost from the whistle Walsall seemed to be against a sustained attack from an on form Gloucester. Walsall were having difficulty defending particularly down the middle and good saves by Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) and good fortune kept the home team at bay until about the 15th minute when the speedy Alex Morgan slotted the ball past Nelson. Walsall continued to battle and came close to an equaliser when a powerful strike from Daniel Brookes (Blakenall Heath) hit the underside of the cross bar and the rebound was headed onto the post by Adam Lindsay. Walsall were probably lucky in some ways to only be 1-0 down at half time but had battled hard to keep it that way. After the break it was Walsall that went on the attack and kept Gloucester penned back in their own half for most of the second half, however good fortune and good defending were on Gloucester's side during the second half and their keeper had to make several good saves to keep the score at 1-0 until 7 minutes from the end when Gloucester added to their lead when Walsall were caught on the break and the talented Darius Morgan lifted the ball over the oncoming Nelson. Walsall kept battling to the end in a spirited performance which looked like they might score at any time and stand a chance of getting back into the game. Walsall deserved a draw from a team that would give many first teams a good run for their money and Walsall were able to hold their heads up high after a quality second half performance.

Walsall U-11B 2 Gloucester U-11B 5 - 7.10.00
The B team game was the first fixture in the Jan Webster Shield competition for B teams and Walsall found themselves up against two forwards who would make most A team sides. Gloucester took the lead after two minutes when Darius Morgan latched onto a through ball. Walsall hit back when a Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) shot was parried and Daniel Morris (Watling Street) found the net. Walsall keeper Ben Nelson (Walsall Wood) kept Walsall on terms with two good blocks but could do nothing about Gloucester’s second goal right on half-time from Alex Morgan. Walsall equalised in the first minute of the second half when a Morris cross found Adam Cook (Chuckery). Nelson then tipped a Gloucester free kick over the bar and Adam Fussell (Little Bloxwich) cleared off the line as Gloucester piled on the pressure. Two goals from Darius Morgan midway through the second half put Gloucester in control and namesake Alex Morgan grabbed the fifth.

Kirkby U-11B 0 Walsall U-11B 6 - 30.09.00
The home side were just no match for a rampant Walsall side who found the net on six occasions without reply. Ryan Edwards (Lindens) opened the scoring for Walsall after five minutes and ten minutes later Daniel Morris (Watling Street) struck the second following great approach play by Daniel Blackwood (Alumwell). Steven Dougliss (Beacon) increased the lead when a corner was cleared to him on the edge of the area and his fierce shot went in from the underside of the bar. Morris then added his second from just inside the box with a George Best style strike. Even though Walsall were down to ten players after Dougliss joined a depleted A team Walsall still controlled the game with Adam Lindsay (St. John's) showing some delightful touches from deep positions. Man of the match Morris completed a well deserved hat-trick when the keeper got his hands to a shot but was unable to keep it out. Adam Cook (Chuckery) completed the rout when he netted inside the far post following a corner.

Derby U-11B 3 Walsall U-11B 6 - 23.09.00
Danny Spinks (Mossley) and Adam Cook (Chuckery) both scored hat tricks for Walsall B in a nine goal under-11 thriller at Derby. Spinks opened the scoring with a cross that nipped in at the far post. Daniel Jarvis (Rushall) then crossed for Spinks to nod past the keeper. Walsall keeper Philip Lutwyche (Meadow View) pulled off two good saves before he was finally beaten just before half-time. Spinks then turned provider when Cook headed home his long throw. Walsall continued to dominate with Daniel Blackwood (Alumwell) causing panic in the Derby defence. Walsall went 4-1 up when Matthew Cook (Whetstone Field) ended a long run with a cross that his namesake fired home from the edge of the box for his second. Derby fought back with two quick goals, one from the spot, but Spinks completed his hat trick in between. Cook did likewise right on full time.

St. Helen’s U-11B 3 Walsall U-11B 4 - 9.09.00
In the B team game Walsall got off to a strong start and were rewarded on five minutes with a fine goal from man of the match Daniel Brookes (Blakenall Heath). Steven Dougliss (Beacon), playing a half in each game, increased the lead six minutes later. A rare home attack saw St Helens pull a goal back when Ben Baslin scored at the near post. Walsall continued to dominate the first half and were rewarded when Daniel Blackwood (Alumwell) broke free and curled the ball round the keeper. Walsall allowed St Helens back in the game in the second half with a Daniel Price goal and an unfortunate own goal. It was three minutes from time before Walsall got the win they deserved when an injured Luke Aston (Little Bloxwich) met a cross to fire an unstoppable shot high into the net.

Walsall U-11B 0 Liverpool U-11B 1 - 2.09.00
At Bentley the B team game was equally close and competitive although Liverpool always had the edge up front. Walsall keeper Philip Lutwyche (Meadow View) was given a taste of what was to come when he blocked a shot on five minutes. He made another good save minutes later before watching a shot go just wide. Daniel Morris (Watling Street) created Walsall’s best chance late in the first half when his cross was fumbled by the keeper and Adam Cook (Chuckery) was just foiled by a defender. An unlucky mix-up in the Walsall defence let in Kevin Kirkwood to score the only goal right on half-time. The second half saw few chances for either side although Lutwyche confirmed his man of the match award with further good saves. Edward Forsythe (Manor) prevented a second Liverpool goal with a clearance off the line in the last minute.

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