Gerrard hands in a transfer request (The Little Gazette)
Anthony Gerrard has today stunned Walsall fans by handing in a written transfer request. This request has apparently been accepted, and details of the request has been made available to all Premier, Football, and Scottish league clubs.

Gerrard hands in transfer request (Express and Star)
Walsall defender Anthony Gerrard has rocked the Saddlers by handing in a transfer request. The 6ft 2in defender is demanding to leave before next week?s transfer deadline to play at a higher level.

Gerrard desires Saddlers exit (Footy Mad)
Walsall's plans for the rest of the season have been rocked by the news that key defender Anthony Gerrard has handed in a transfer request. The 22-year-old is reported to be the subject of interest from several clubs in the Championship and Gerrard has now decided to try and force the issue.

FOOTBALL - Massey's perfect start ended (Coventry Observer)
Midlands Alliance COVENTRY SPHINX lie third after a high-scoring draw with league leaders Market Drayton Town and victory over Friar Lane and Epworth.

Carpet firm hit by blaze (Express and Star)
More than 50 firefighters tackled a blaze at a Walsall carpet factory outlet today, yards from Banks?s Stadium. Thick plumes of black smoke from the fire could be seen billowing for miles around.

Ticket offer for Walsall, Villa, Birmingham, West Brom and Coventry fans (Latics MAD)
Local Aspire Midland Football Alliance side Boldmere St. Michaels Football Club will be offering half price entry to season ticket holders of Premier League, Championship, League One and Two sides on Bank Holiday Monday, just bring your season ticket along on the day.

Ticket offer for Walsall, Villa, Birmingham, West Brom and Coventry fans (Saddlers Mad)
Local Aspire Midland Football Alliance side Boldmere St. Michaels Football Club will be offering half price entry to season ticket holders of Premier League, Championship, League One and Two sides on Bank Holiday Monday.

Green opts for Posh move (4thegame.com)
The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract at London Road, having chosen to join the Posh for an undisclosed fee, following recent interest from Huddersfield Town.

Hughes bags treble, Fryatt on fire (TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Lee Hughes struck a hat-trick against Cheltenham to help Oldham move top of League One while Leicester saw off Tranmere at the Walkers Stadium.Oldham were always in control against the visitors and Hughes showed his old goalscoring instincts with goals in the 45th, 50th and 62nd minutes before Danny Whitaker added a late fourth.

Walsall blog: Get to the Banks?s! (Express and Star)
Walsall blogger Mark Jones talks about top six starts, players yet to return and bemoans the poor attendances ahead of Saturday?s trip to Crewe.