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Woodmen away at AFC Wulfrunians this afternoon!

Today, Saturday 5th January 2018 Walsall Wood FC face AFC Wulfrunians away at Castlecroft. CKW Stadium, Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft Wolverhampton WV3 8NA Kick off is 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the good of The Wood! Visit the Walsall Wood FC club website … Continue reading

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Walsall Wood lose to Wolverhampton Sporting

It was a tough match at Oak park last Tuesday as Walsall Wood FC faced Wolverhampton Sporting Community FC, and sadly, the home side lost two nil.

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Walsall Wood away at AFC Wulfrunians this afternoon!

Your chance to catch Walsall Wood in action against AFC Wulfrunians at Castlecroft this afternoon!

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A case of the trots!

A great image has come in from friend of the blog and long time contributor Andy Dennis, who’s dug out this fascinating picture of a once prominent local sport that used to take place in Brownhills.
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Remembering Chasewater Stadium

Following my recent request for memories of Chasewater Stadium, I had a great contribution from long time friend of the blog Fred Butler, who has a rather interesting contribution. I’m after any ephemera or memorabilia anyone can supply, as there’s … Continue reading

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Chasewater Stadium – what do you recall?

Thanks to a curious sale on eBay, I can now share exactly when Chasewater Trotting Track opened – it was Monday 16th August, 1971.
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Walsall Wood so close, but lose to Hereford

It was a big home match in prospect last Tuesday (9th May 2016) – Walsall Wood entertained leaders Hereford, and despite the fact that the Woodmen battled the visitors well, they despite an early upset, they couldn’t bare the win.2

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Walsall Wood fight hard but Hereford win proves elusive

It was a big match in prospect last Tuesday (5th April 2016) – Walsall Wood away to Hereford, and the football didn’t disappoint, even if the result did a little; but the Woodmen battled the home team fiercely and came away with their heads held high.
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Anything but Casual as Wood fight for decisive victory

The Woodmen last Tuesday (8th December 2015) faced Wolverhampton Casuals at the Brinsford Stadium, and fought hard for their decisive win.

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Walsall Wood sadly no match for Hereford

A resounding six – nil win for Hereford against Walsall Wood on Tuesday evening (29th September 2015), that shocked seasoned Wood fans – but it was a great game played on home turf, in which Walsall Wood were sadly outclassed.

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Walsall Wood away at AFC Wulfrunians this afternoon!

Your chance to catch Walsall Wood in action today away to AFC Wulfrunians at Castlecroft.

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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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Good luck to Walsall Wood against AFC Wulfrunians this afternoon!

Today, Walsall Wood FC face AFC Wulfrunians away at Castlecroft. Kickoff 3:00pm – best of luck to the lads!

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Race of the Year, 1977

Here’s a curious piece of ephemera, found by local history ferret [Howmuch?] – I’m not sure of the source, but it was probably a charity or secondhand shop, as he can often be found ferreting around the darker corners for history oddities.
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