The two teams emerge. Warwick played in yellow shirts. A super contest was about to unfold.

A snap first goal to the Wood, in the first few minutes of the game

The Wood celebrate their first goal . How will Warwick respond?

Concentration. First half

Warwick on the attack. First half.

Sporting, proximity soccer in abundance this afternoon. A cracking match

Later in the first half and the Red Army move forward en masse.

First half and a fine long ball launches a Warwick probing attack.

Warwick score their first goal to equalise the score in the first half. Game on.

Celebration time for Warwick. First half

A rare moment as players wait for a throw in to be taken.

Three Warwick players take on one Wood player to defend their goalmouth. First half

No wasted moves, no wasted passes, no wasted throw-ins. Excellent football.

Only just off-side, but a correct decision.

Wood score their second goal, first half, slicing clean through Warwick defence

Celebration time, briefly, and then back to work.

Nearly half time and the pace is relentless, leaving supporters enthralled., and near the bar

After a halftime tea and sandwiches the teams emerge, revitalised, and within a blink of an eye the Wood score a goal. Excellent tea.

Testing time now for Warwick as the Wood lead three goals to one. But they are not done!

Excellent team play and excellent individual football skills on display this afternoon

Second half and another goal to the Wood who are on song!

Celebration time, second half. How can Warwick respond?

Second half and Warwick launch another attacking move. Spirit, determination, resolve. Super

Weaver of magic soccer.

Not just a throw-in, a WWFC throw-in.

This was a full-on game today, and understandably cramp had some effect on players

Lightning speed by both attacker and defender sent the crashing in to the plastic boards. The game stops abruptly and a worrying silence descends as both players receive treatment. They are fine, and all the spectators applaud. Ouf. Game on again, then.

Second half. Weaving, turning, twisting, Delightful to spectate.

Second half goal to Warwick, and a well taken goal, too.

Second half rapid movement

Second half and one of several sporting duels takes place.

Ouch. Later in the second half Warwick score a goal. Come on the Wood!

Second half celebration time for Warwick.

Float like a butterfly…….Wood break through. Second half

The suddenly, the passion, thrill, excitement ends as the referee blow his whistle. An excellent game of soccer has graced the ground today.

Justin Hodgin, WWFC Chairman waits to applaud and congratulate all the players as they leave the pitch,

A 22 carat moment. Sincere applause rings out to salute all the players and the officials.

To sustained applause Walsall Wood team manager and assistant manager leave, red eyed and as emotional as everyone else present today. Magic.

The red Army jump for sheer joy. And this, after playing their hearts out all through this game.

Every player receives a personal embrace from the Chairman. A moment to savour and remember

Photo of the season, and real champagne. Only the best, for the best!

Not a drop is wasted! Thanks to players of both teams for today’s excellent soccer , and to the Wood for winning a well-deserved title. FTGOTW

Images and captions Kindly supplied by the young David Evans

It’s time for a mega football roundup – the young David Evans, Simon, Russell and co have been very hard at work reporting on the bewildering  and packed schedule of matches home and away for Walsall Wood in the last week – and yesterday (Saturday 21st April 2018) the Woodmen had real cause to celebrate when their 4-3 win over Racing Club Warwick meant they have won the league this season.

My congratulations to all at Walsall Wood FC and to the faithful who have really worked hard for this: I’m sure I speak for many in saying Bill Shaw would be very pleased indeed. I’m sure he’s got plenty to say up there about it! Bill, that one was for you.

That doesn’t mean the football is over this season, far from it: On Tuesday evening next (24th April 2018) there’s a very interesting match in prospect against Ilkeston Town, so stay tuned!

David Evans wrote:

Walsall Wood 4 v 3 Racing Club Warwick
Saturday 21st April 2018

[Bob’s note: Confusingly, although played at Chasetown FC this was a home match, relocated due to the St. George’s event at Oak Park.]

An excellent sporting game of real soccer which thrilled and delighted fans of both teams. Plenty of super action with seven goals in total this afternoon.

This was a game to remember for a long time, not only because winning gave Walsall Wood the league championship with plenty of games to spare, but because the spirit and sporting nature exhibited throughout the encounter by both sides was a credit to all of the players, and especially their team managers.

The usual professional, high quality match footage from Russell Smith at The-Wood.TV – Walsall Wood Fc’s own social media video channel – check it out here.

Spectators also saw an excellent, top class referee and linesmen in action which made  the afternoon complete.

Walsall Wood won four goals to three, but Sporting Warwick  played some excellent attacking football too and the final whistle came with WWFC supporters and Warwick supporters holding their breath.

Obviously, we’re all made up about this and it’s been a spectacular season for The Wood, who despite the poor weather and a heavy subsequent schedule have done brilliantly well, particularly considering their form the season previously.

In other football news, club channel The-Wood.TV also posted this footage of the Sporting Khalsa – Walsall Wood match in the Walsall Senior Cup on Thursday evening, 19th April 2018, which The Wood won 2-1:

The usual professional, high quality match footage from Russell Smith at The-Wood.TV – Walsall Wood Fc’s own social media video channel – check it out here.

There’s also a very thorough review of the previous Tuesday’s Walsall Wood v Studley match here at the Base of the Pyramid blog, thanks to David Evans for pointing that out. Wood won that one 6-0, so it’s fair to say the lads were well on form for that one…

Finally, let’s not forget in our euphoria that Walsall Wood FC’s Oak Park is also home to Pelsall Villa, and they played at home on Tuesday: David sent in this report and pictures.

The teams line up before the start of the game. Pelsall Villa played in red and Black shirts

The whistle is blown to end the match. Pelsall Villa have marked up a super well-deserved win, three goals to one, leaving Northfield surprised and somewhat perplexed. That’s non-league soccer, super to spectate and appreciate.

Second half, and Northfield have scored the equalising goal. Game on.

Second half and the game re-starts after Pelsall score their second goal to take the lead again.

First half meaningful football being played out. Spirit and determination. Love it.

First half and the first goal to Pelsall

Almost at the limit of the camera now. First half

Second half and an attacking move by Pelsall , there, in the distance

Early in the first half . Northfield on the attack.

Images and captions Kindly supplied by the young David Evans

Pelsall Villa 3 v 1 Northfield
Tuesday 17th April 2018

A super sporting game to spectate where Pelsall and Northfield enjoyed playing on the lush grass surface at Oak Park.

Pelsall played with spirit and determination in the face of opponents who enjoyed a higher position in the league. To their credit Pelsall played up to the level required and at half time were one goal to nil in the lead.

The second half was played at the same fast pace as the first half and Northfield gained the equalising goal. Pelsall then scored a second goal to take the lead, and then showed great composure and possession. They broke through the Northfield defence and in the final part of the game Pelsall scored their third goal to seal the match.

A very good win for Pelsall Villa.

Thanks to David, Simon and Russell for great reporting and remember, it’s all For The Good of The Wood. My congratulations once more to a great local team.