The club crest manager will grace this executive management touchline suite, and new red seats are on order….

And an important notice, a very important notice.

And the under 18s relaxing after a charity match.

So, remember!

Smart, and a new coat of paint…excellent work done by the regiment of helpers!

Even a new entry on to the Elysean Field, ready for the “Orf”

Nearby, the site of the former Recreation Centre now boasts a healthy crop of… something.

Seating for the VIPs!

Come on the Wood! New season, new spirit.

Over the years the 1936 stand has seen many amazing sporting events, heard many heart-felt emotions, but what happens in the stand …..

The grass looks beautiful; a credit to the ground force!

Freshly re-decorated and spruced up

Images and captions by the inimitable and young David Evans

Nice to see Walsall Wood FC are gearing up for the new season with a host of great new signings, a refreshed management team and a whole host of great stuff to come, both in terms of local football and activity within the community.

The clubhouse smells faintly of fresh paint, everything’s being polished and dusted and dreams of the new season are the order of the day. It’s onwards and upwards for the local community stalwarts, who hopefully can put last season behind them and surge forward into the 2017/8 season with renewed vigour and success.

You can keep your eye on the latest Walsall Wood FC news and events by visiting their website here or following their Twitter feed here.

Bill Shaw recently mailed me the list of pre-season friendlies that start on Saturday, July 8th 2017 when the Woodmen travel to Wolves Sporting for an away fixture – then continue a packed schedule throughout July.

See the list at the foot of the post.

I will, as ever, endeavour to bring you news and results as I can. And if Bill ever fancies returning to match-reporting duties he’d be most welcome…

Seriously, best wishes to the faithful, and remember, it’s all for The Good of the Wood!