The Back To The Valley XI Rematch

Last updated : 27 April 2006 By Paul Crisp

The match will take place next Tuesday (2nd May) at The Valley with a 6:45pm kick off.

The Back To The Valley XI will have at least eight players that took part in the December 1992 match against Portsmouth. They are Bob Bolder, Darren Pitcher, Simon Webster, Stuart Balmer, Colin Walsh, Garry Nelson, Kim Grant and John Robinson.

Manager Alan Curbishley and joint manager at that time, Steve Gritt, are still to confirm their attendance as well as former skipper Mark Kinsella, who has just become the caretaker manager of Walsall.

The CAFC Select XI will comprise of players such as Sasa Ilic, Mark Robson, Eddie Youds, Phil Chapple, Paul Mortimer, Mike Salmon, John Humphrey, Paul Williams and Mark Bright. Steve Brown is expected to manage the side with Theo Foley taking charge of The Back To The Valley XI.

Tickets will cost £5 but due to health and safety, only 500 tickets are available.