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Tag Archives: Bill Shaw
Bill Shaw’s 2015 Walsall Wood FC presentation dinner report
Crossed wires last weekend when a collection of photos from Walsall Wood Football Club’s Presentation Dinner arrived from David Evans and I published them, not realising a writeup was due from Bill Shaw, which arrived later in the week – sorry chaps, hopefully this should rectify things.
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Tagged Andy Roper, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Dinner, end of season, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, New Photos, photos, presentation evening, Report, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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League Cup joy as Walsall Wood Girls slay Tigers!
I’m glad to note that Bill Shaw hasn’t put his reporters notebook away yet, and I was very pleased indeed to receive this match report of the wonderful victory of Walsall Wood Girls Under 11 team over Stafford Tigresses yesterday (Saturday 9th May 2015), in which they won theGirls under 11’s Staffordshire League Cup.
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Tagged 2015, 9th May, away, Bill Shaw, Brownhills, cup, Events, Facebook, FC, football, Footy, Girls, Girls school, Good of the Wood, League Cup, Lichfield, match, New Photos, Oak Park, Report, review, Shire Oak, soccer, Stafford, Staffordshire, Tigresses, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, write-up
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Heroes and Villans
Well, you can’t keep a good man down, and never was the adage more true than with Bill Shaw, when this surprise match report plopped in to my inbox last night.
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Tagged 2 May, 2015, 5-3, away, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Pelsall Villa, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Studley, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood
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Walsall Wood finish season in style by beating Heath Hayes
Yesterday afternoon (25th April 2015) saw Walsall Wood face Heath Hayes at Oak Park for the last game of the season – and the Woodmen didn’t disappoint, demolishing their opponents.
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Tagged 2015, 25 April, 3-0, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Heath Hayes, home, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Coleshill Town dash Woodmen’s third place dreams
Walsall Wood FC disappointed Bill Shaw on Thursday evening (23rd April 2015), as a weary team conceded a hard-fought defeat to Coleshill Town FC.
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Tagged 2-1, 2014, 27th September, beaten, Bill Shaw, Coleshill Town, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, score, soccer, support, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Woodmen call time on wasting Westfields
Walsall Wood FC travelled to Hereford to play Westfields on Tuesday (21st April 2015) and returned victorious – but the start of the match saw some unsporting behaviour which annoyed Bill Shaw considerably, who doesn’t mince his words…
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Tagged 2015, 21 April, 5-2, allpay.park, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Hereford, home, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Westfields, win
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The Wood face Dunkirk defeat
Last Tuesday evening (14th April 2015) Walsall Wood entertained Dunkirk at home, and despite playing well, lost to the the visitors.
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Tagged 0-1, 14th April, 2015, beaten, Bill Shaw, Dunkirk, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, lose, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, support, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Woodmen beat Rocester to continue winning streak
Walsall Wood FC entertained Rocester yesterday, and the Woodmen beat the visitors, continuing the current decent run for the Woodmen.
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Tagged 1-0, 11 April, 2015, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match, Oak Park, photos, Report, review, Rocester, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood battle AFC Wulfrunians to decisive victory
The Woodmen last Tuesday (31st March 2015) faced AFC Wulfrunians at Castlecroft, and took yet another decisive win.
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Tagged 2015, 3-0, 31st March, AFC Wulfrunians, away, Bill Shaw, Castlecroft, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Westfields, win
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Westfields wipeout
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 29th March 2015) Walsall Wood FC faced Westfields at Oak Park, resulting in a decisive and pleasing victory for the Woodmen.
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Walsall Wood mascot. Miss Mollie Stretton ready to lead the players on to the pitch to start the game[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 2-0, 2015, 28 March, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Tuesday, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Westfields, win
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Walsall Wood send Alvechurch packing!
Last Tuesday evening (24th March 2015) Walsall Wood FC entertained Alvechurch at Oak Park, and comfortably beat the visitors 1-0.

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Tagged 2015, 24 March, Alvechurch, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Evening, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match, Oak Park, photos, Report, review, soccer, Things to do, Tuesday, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood brave, but blocked by Basford
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 21st March 2015) Walsall Wood travelled to Nottingham to square off against Basford United, who they lost to at Oak Park a couple of weeks ago – sadly, the Wood failed to reverse the situation, but put up a brave show against the league leaders.
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Tagged 2015, 21 March, announcement, away, Basford United, Bill Shaw, Bonfire, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, match, Report, review, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Walsall Wood not at home at the Rangers
Last Tuesday evening (17th March 2015) the Woodmen were away at Stafford angers, and after a promising first hour, slid into a defeat in extra time.
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Tagged 17 March, 2015, 4-2, away, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, lkost, Saturday, soccer, Stafford Rangers, Things to do, United, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood bested by Basford, but slay Shepshed
It’s a double bubble treat for Wood followers today as Bill Shaw is close to up and running again following his computer problems over the last week or so – so I can now post the match reports from the home loss to Basford on Tuesday and yesterday’s away victory over Shepshed.
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Tagged 10 March, 15 March, 2015, announcement, away, Basford United, Bill Shaw, Bonfire, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Inspection, Lichfield, lose, match, Report, review, Shepshed Dynamo, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win, write-up
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Woodmen deny Star’s wish
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 7th March 2014), Walsall Wood FC faced Continental Star at home, and beat the Rushall team with two penalties – but Bill Shaw can’t hide his disquiet.
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An Allstar attack forcing a head back to keeper by Lee Stretton for WWFC[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 2-1, 2015, 7 March, Bill Shaw, Continental Star, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match, match review, Oak Park, Penalties, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Tuesday, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood draw with The Mikes yet again!
Last Tuesday evening (3rd March 2015), Walsall Wood FC played Boldmere St. Michaels at Oak Park and the match was yet another goalless draw, much to the frustration of Bill Shaw, who submitted the following match report:
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Tagged 2015, 3rd March, bad weather, Bill Shaw, Boldmere, boxing day, David Evans, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Snow, soccer, St. Michaels, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood send Stoke City reeling out of the Staffs Senior Cup!
An astounding win for Walsall Wood against Stoke City on Tuesday evening, that shocked even seasoned Wood fans – a great game played on home turf, which had been hotly anticipated – and the Woodmen didn’t let the fans down.
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Referee Mr Ross Crawford invites the teams on to the pitch for what was to become a fine display of sporting skill and endeavour warmly appreciated by all the spectators[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 17th February, 2-1, 2015, away, beaten, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Report, result, shock, soccer, Stoke City, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, won
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Woodmen get the better of Tipton Town
Well, a win for Walsall Wood on Saturday at Tipton Town, in a match that didn’t set correspondent Bill Shaw’s world on fire, but a win, nonetheless; however all eyes are on Tuesday evening at Oak Park (17th February 2015) when at 7:45pm the plucky Woodmen square off to Stoke City in the Staffs Cup.
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Tagged 1-0, 19th February, 2015, away, beat, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Report, result, soccer, Tipton Town, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, won
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Fried Quorn delights Woodmen
Last Tuesday evening (10th February 2015), Walsall Wood FC faced Quorn FC away, beating the Leicester lads fair and square.
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Tagged 10, 2014, away, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Events, FC, February, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Woodmen hold Badgers to a draw
Yesterday (7th February 2015), after a rash of weather-scuppered games, Walsall Wood FC squared off against Brockton at Oak Park in that very rare event – an entertaining no score draw.
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Tagged 2015, 7th February, Bill Shaw, Brocton, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match, Oak Park, pictures, Report, review, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Football memories and a message from Bill Shaw
Since yesterday’s Walsall Wood FC match against Alvechurch was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch, Bill Shaw and David Evans both sent me stuff for the frustrated football fans to read while waiting for better days.
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Tagged 2015, 6th February 1954, B. Jones, Bill Shaw, Cookley, David Evans, Events, FC, February, fixture List, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Heath Hayes, Lichfield, new, Signing, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood’s FA Vase hopse washed away by Aquaforce
Last Tuesday (27th January 2015), Walsall Wood F.C. finally got their replay against Barnsley’s Shaw Lane Aquaforce, which took place at Worksop Town’s Sandy Lane ground.
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Tagged 2015, 27th January, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Shaw Lane Aquaforce, soccer, support, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood meet their match as Aquaforce hold them to a draw
Yesterday (Saturday, 17th January 2015), Walsall Wood F.C. faced Barnsley’s Shaw Lane Aquaforce at Oak Park, in a very important match in the FA Vase competition; sadly, it ended deadlocked, but this was a very entertaining match for the spectators.
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Tagged 2015, Bill Shaw, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Shaw Lane Aquaforce, soccer, support, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood own Sphinx
Walsall Wood FC were away to Coventry Sphinx yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 10th January 2015), and were on form with 90 minutes of wonderfully entertaining football, in which they beat the Coventry boys 2-1.
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Tagged 10th January, 2015, away, Bill Shaw, Coventry Sphinx, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Inspection, Lichfield, match report, match review, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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The Woodmen win at Heath Hayes
Walsall Wood FC scored an away win over Heath Hayes last Tuesday (6th January 2015), in a sporting match of good, solid football.
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Tagged 2015, 6th, away, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Evening, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Heath Hayes, January, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Tuesday, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood FC issue statement on recent incident
Walsall Wood FC fans may well be aware that there was a violent incident during the mach against Stourport Swifts on New Year’s Day, on which there has been coverage in local papers – Walsall Wood FC issued the following statement yesterday. I pass no comment upon it an none is invited, it’s for information only.

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Tagged 1st January, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, Statement, Stourport Swifts, support, Things to do, violence, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood triumph over Stourport Swifts
Walsall Wood FC got 2015 off to a good start at home against Stourport Swifts yesterday (1st January 2015), despite a somewhat eventful match.
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Tagged 1st January, 2014, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, Stourport Swifts, support, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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The weather wins as Walsall Wood draw with The Mikes
Boxing Day afternoon (26th December 2014), Walsall Wood F.C. played Boldmere St. Michaels at Oak Park and the match sadly ended early in a draw due to the inclement weather, a decision which caused some surprise in the crowd.
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Tagged 26th, bad weather, Bill Shaw, Boldmere, boxing day, David Evans, December, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Snow, soccer, St. Michaels, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Kirby’s mud diggers bury The Wood
Sadly, no pre-Christmas cheer for Walsall Wood as Leicestershire team Kirby Muxloe roundly defeated them in their away match yesterday (20th December 2014).
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Tagged 20 December, 2014, 3-0, away, Bill Shaw, defeat, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Kirby Mucloe, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, Lichfield, match report, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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On form Wood dominate Loughborough
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, 6th December 2014), Walsall Wood FC entertained Loughborough University at Oak Park, and I think it’s fair to say the Woodmen dominated the students.
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Tagged 13 December, 2014, 3-0, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lichfield, Loughborough University, match report, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, vitory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood fight hard to beat Fenmen
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, 6th December 2014), Walsall Wood FC travelled to the Fenland Stadium, and after yet another tense but enthralling match, Walsall Wood triumphed over the home side.
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Image courtesy David Evans.[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, 3 - 2, 6th December, away, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, Fenland, Fenman, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, match report, soccer, Stadium, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather, win, Wisbech Town FC
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Walsall Wood beat Long Eaton in close match
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, 15th November 2014), Walsall Wood FC entertained Long Eaton United at home, and after what proved to be a great match, the mighty Woodmen emerged victorious.
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Visitors Long Eaton shake hand with Walsall Wood players before playing. Image courtesy David Evans.[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, 29th November, announcement, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lichfield, Long Eaton, match report, soccer, Things to do, United, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Walsall Wood crash out of Midland League Cup
Walsall Wood FC snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last Tuesday evening (25th November 2014) at Heath Hayes, where a somewhat intemperate and distracted match clearly disappointed match reporter Bill Shaw…
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Woodmen thrash beleagured Causeway
Walsall Wood FC consolidated their domination of Causeway United with another stonking victory over them at Halesowen yesterday (22nd November 2014) beating the home side 5-1 at The Grove.
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Walsall Wood crash out of Seniors Cup
Last Tuesday evening (18th November 2014), Walsall Wood FC were away to face Stafford Town – and after a long drawn out, tense match, they sadly crashed out of the Walsall Senior Cup.
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Walsall Wood sail past Shepshed
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, 15th November 2014), Walsall Wood FC faced Shepshed Dynamo at home, and the Woodmen proved themselves far the superior to the visitors in what were very tough conditions.
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Tagged 15th November, 2014, announcement, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lichfield, match report, Shepshed Dynamo, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Woodmen dominate Causeway
Walsall Wood FC continued their assertive return to winning form on Tuesday evening last (4th November 2014), beating Causeway United 4-1 at The Grove, extending their unbeaten streak.
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Tagged 2014, 4 November, 4-1, away, beaten, Bill Shaw, Causeway United, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Halesowen, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, The Grove, Things to do, Tuesday, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Woodmen scrape past AFC Bridgnorth in high-scoring nailbiter…
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, 1st November 2014), Walsall Wood FC faced AFC Bridgnorth at home, and yet another sporting, closely matched and high scoring game followed.
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Second half attack by the Woodmen.[/caption] Continue reading
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Tagged 1 November, 2014, AFC Bridgnorth, announcement, Bill Shaw, Bonfire, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Inspection, Lichfield, match report, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Woodmen dull Continental Star
On Tuesday evening (28th October 2014), Walsall Wood FC faced Continental Star at home, and a remarkably tense, high scoring game ensued.
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They wouldn’t let it Lye
Yesterday afternoon (25th October 2014), Walsall Wood FC were away to face Lye Town at Stourbridge Road – somewhat disappointingly, the Wood boys only scraped a draw.
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Walsall Wood own Sphinx
Walsall Wood FC were at home to Coventry Sphinx yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 18th October 2014), and were back on stonking form with 90 minutes of wonderfully entertaining football, in which they beat the Cov boys 2-1.
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Tagged 18th October, 2014, Bill Shaw, Coventry Sphinx, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Inspection, Lichfield, match report, match review, Report, result, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood conquered by Romans
Walsall Wood FC were away at Rocester yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 11th October 2014), and were somewhat sadly, roundly trounced by the boys from JCB.
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Walsall Wood crush Loughborough
Tuesday evening (7th October 2014), Walsall Wood F.C. visitied Loughborough University, and they came home with a stunning 3-0 win after some wonderfully entertaining football.

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Walsall Wood mash Pershore Town
Walsall Wood FC delighted Bill Shaw and all the home crowd yesterday afternoon (4th October 2014), as they powered to a 3-0 win against Pershore Town, in a good humoured and sporting home match.
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Woodmen pipped by Coleshill Town
Walsall Wood FC disappointed Bill Shaw and all the home crowd yesterday afternoon (27th September 2014), as they conceded defeat to Coleshill Town FC in a match where yet again, the quality of official decisions was questionable.
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Walsall Wood take Dunkirk again
Walsall Wood FC returned to form in blistering style on Saturday afternoon (20th September 2014) as they beat Dunkirk FC 4-1 away – the 4 up against Dunkirk thing seems a bit of a running theme, as last time Wood were away to the Nottingham boys, they crushed them 4-0.
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Walsall Wood let it Lye
Last Tuesday evening (16th September 2014), Walsall Wood FC entertained Lye Town at home – Sadly, the Woodmen lost.
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The Wood still on the up as they beat Kirby Muxloe
Following Saturday’s home win against Kirby Muxloe, Bill Shaw sent me the following match report, which caught me out and about – sorry for the delay, but here it is…
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Wallsall Wood up their game to beat Malvern
Yesterday (Saturday 6th September 2014) Walsall Wood FC travelled to Malvern Town to square off in the FA Vase Preliminary Round – Bill Shaw was, as ever, there to catch the action – and it clearly proved to be a gripping match.
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Woodmen fail to dent Stafford Rangers
Before a large crowd of supporters and a coach load of away fans, Walsall Wood FC bravely, but ultimately unsuccessfully fought Stafford Rangers on Saturday afternoon (30th August 2014), to be eventually beaten 3-0.
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