Ian Roper and his Kettering side, player managed by ex-Saddlers goalie Lee Harper nearly secured the shock of the FA Cup 2nd Round Vs Leeds United.
Walsall Legend Roper opened the scoring on 63 minutes for 'The Poppies' as the likeable centre back rose to header the non-leaguers in front from Ritchie Partridge's free-kick into the area.
Leeds hit back on 78 mins with Beckford to secure a draw and a replay at Elland Road.
After the game Ian Roper was awarded the Man of the Match by the covering ITV commentators.
The 3rd Round FA Cup draw has ensured the prize for the replay will be travelling to Manchester United!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date of birth
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Monday, 20th June 1977
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Height
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6.2
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Place of birth
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Nuneaton, England
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Weight
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13.4
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Nationality
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Position
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Defence
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Comments
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Squad No.
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5
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Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
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Team
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Debut | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | 23 (0) | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 09 Aug 2008 | 23 (1) | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 268 (17) | 5 | 44 | 5 | |||
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Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
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Season
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First App. | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | 23 (0) | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 09 Aug 2008 | 23 (1) | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 18 Aug 2007 | 21 (0) | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 08 Aug 2006 | 32 (0) | 4 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 29 Aug 2005 | 30 (1) | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 07 Aug 2004 | 26 (1) | 0 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 09 Aug 2003 | 35 (0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 10 Aug 2002 | 45 (2) | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 21 Aug 2001 | 26 (4) | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 12 Aug 2000 | 21 (8) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 21 Sep 1999 | 32 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Appearances 314 (+ 18 as sub); Goals 9; Yellow cards 53; Red cards 5
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