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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 2 - 0 | Walsall |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alex Nicholls |
| Age | 25 |
| Club | Northampton Town |
| Position | Striker |
| Squad No | 14 |
| Born | Stourbridge, England |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | Northampton Town | 1 Jun 2012 | Free Transfer |
| Burton Albion | Walsall | 24 Aug 2007 | Undisclosed |
| Walsall | Burton Albion | 22 Feb 2007 | On Loan |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower League 2 | Northampton Town | 15 (0) | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Capital One Cup | Northampton Town | 2 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnstone's Paint Trophy | Northampton Town | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23rd January 2012
Alex Nicholls was delighted to mark his 200th senior appearance for Walsall with the equaliser which secured a 1-1 draw at Carlisle.
21st January 2012
Manager Dean Smith praised Walsall's fighting spirit as they hit back and grabbed a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Carlisle.
19th December 2011
Striker Alex Nicholls was "devastated" not to hold on to victory against Chesterfield but admits a point was still welcomed.
18th December 2011
Boss Dean Smith felt the 'fatigue factor' caught up with Walsall after a last-minute goal denied them a win at Chesterfield on Saturday.
17th October 2011
Walsall striker Alex Nicholls claims showdown talks with manager Dean Smith helped revive his career.
16th October 2011
Preston boss Phil Brown called for renewed commitment from his players after their second successive defeat at Walsall.