The Express and Star is reporting that Anthony Gerrard will sign on the dotted line for Walsall, probably as early as tomorrow.

The young centre back, cousin of Liverpool and England star Steve, has been very impressive while on loan towards the end of last season and it came as a surprise to some when Everton gave him a free transfer yesterday. This left the door open for Walsall, despite rumoured interest from Tranmere and Stoke. The player had, however, expressed a preference for joining the Saddlers and is certainly one of the best young prospects we’ve had playing for us for a long while.

Meanwhile, as was widely rumoured, the paper is also reporting that fellow loanee Craig Pead will sign a contract as soon as he returns from holiday, following his release by Coventry.

WORTHWHILE CAUSE!

Stars from the past will be at Bescot this Saturday to take part in a charity match to raise much-needed funds for a ventilator in the Baby Unit of the Walsall Manor Hospital.

According to the Official Site, Mark Rees, Paul Waddington, Ian Paul, Andy Rammell, Craig Shakespeare, Dean Smith, Martin O’Connor, Stuart Watkiss, Dean Keates, Richard Green, Don Goodman, Chris Marsh, Darren Byfield, Tom Bennett, Clive Platt, Wayne Thomas, Brian Caswell, Ron Green, Richard O’Kelly, Colin Harrison and Willie Naughton will all be taking part.

Kick-off is at 12.15pm with turnstiles open from 11.00am. Admission will be £2.00 (adults) and £1.00 (concessions),