Legends XI : Central Midfield Results
By Neil Ravenscroft & 4two
June 23 2003
Who have you chosen as the five best central midfielders ever to represent the Saddlers? The Legends XI Midfield Poll is closed...the winners are...
Central Midfielders
Charlie Ntamark 19%
Martin O'Connor 19%
Jonny Devlin 4%
Dennis Wilshaw 3%
Alex Taylor 13%
Jim McMorran Alan Baker Mick Bates David Preece Craig Shakespere Ken Hodgkisson
5 Central Midfielders are...
David (Mini) Preece (CM). What he lacked in stature, he more than made up in ability!Made well over 100 appearances for Walsall, including that League Cup run, before being sold to Luton for ,000. Made 356 appearances for them, achieving representative honours fro England, although not quite a full cap. Hard working, tough tackler, good passer
Ken Hodgkisson (CM). One of the stalwarts of the 1960s promotion winning sides. As with all good central midfielders, had the right blend of the work ethic, passing range and the ability to get his foot in. Complimented "Chopper" Gutteridge, in many ways
Martin O'Connor (CM)- Captained the club during two separate spells. Skipperd Chris Nicholls side to promotion in 94/95, then came back for a second spell between 2002-2003 where he helped the Saddlers secure their First Division status. A grafter, a leader, a favourite with the fans.
Alex Taylor (CM). Brought with Ramsden's money to help keep us up following the promotion under Coakley. Many Walsall fans believe he might have done it, if he hadn't have picked up a bad injury. Hard working, good passer, eye for goal.
Charlie Ntamark (CM, RB)- Cameroon International Charlie Ntamark will always be remembered for his silky skills and versatility. He was the first of Paul Taylor's continental all stars, and won the player of the season trophy in 1990/1991.
Only the forwards to go now.
Fill the form in below with who you think should be elected to the Legends XI Squad.