Constable is a Saddler!!!!! Walsall beat off competition from Swansea and Bristol City

Last updated : 21 November 2005 By Andy Van Hagen
Walsall today confirmed the signing of Chippenham Town striker James Constable. Constable has gone straight into the squad for Tuesdays LDV Cup game with Bournemouth, to be played at Bescot.

Constable signed for £4,000, a sell on clause and Walsall have agreed to visit Chippenham Town for a friendly in the summer also part of the deal. Having already scored 12 goals this season the striker will arrive full of confidence.

Constables main qualities is that he holds the ball up well and shows an aggressive nature in his play. This is a quality that we have lacked as our forward line are a little small. His arrival now gives Paul Merson options up front in a department we have been lacking in since the departure of Julian Joachim.

Walsall beat off competition from Swansea City, Bristol City, Swindon Town and Rusheden and Diamonds in securing the 21 year olds signiture. James is making a late start to League football but he will show pleanty of heart and desire after finally reaching his dream of becoming a profesional footballer.