Haven’t had much on the front page as our regular editor is slumming it in a caravan in Wales, so here’s a round-up.

Craddock signs up
Josh Craddock, youth sensation, has signed his first professional contract with the club. We look forward to reporting on his continuing development. Separately, the club announced the release of forgotten man, Paul Hall, who spent the last half of the season stuck in Wrexham.

Friendlies for pre-season announced
In a departure from the norm, Walsall face some different opponents this Summer. So far we have:
11 July vs Bloxwich Utd AFC (Away), 7.45pm
29 July vs Dingles (Home), 7.45pm
2 August vs Port Fail (Away), 3.00pm
5 August vs Baggies (Home), 7.45pm

Other matches promised, at dates to be announced, are against Burton Albion (the closest Clough will get to the Walsall manager’s seat!), Hednesford Town, Kiddy and Worcester.

Bradley Benched
Mark Bradley had to settle for a few splinters as he watched Wales U-21 fall 2-0 to England’s team tonight. Former Saddler Scott Dann played the second half for England, although Fox was ruled out due to injury.

Football Crowds Doubled
The league announced that fans watching league footie topped the 16 million mark again this season, with their press release also commenting that league 1 crowds were up more than 6% this season, and average attendance had almost doubled since the mid-eighties. Obviously other clubs are making up the numbers for us.