Alex Nicholls

Nicholls faces lengthy lay-off

Wednesday 31st October 11:44

Northampton striker Alex Nicholls could be out for up to nine months after suffering a double leg fracture against Port Vale.

McCombe apology accepted

Monday 29th October 13:48

Northampton boss Aidy Boothroyd has exonerated Port Vale defender John McCombe for the tackle that injured Alex Nicholls.

Cobblers striker has leg op

Monday 29th October 10:30

Northampton striker Alex Nicholls is recovering in hospital after suffering a double fracture of his left leg on Saturday.

Boothroyd: We're not there yet

Sunday 14th October 12:57

Despite seeing his side hit three goals without reply, Northampton boss Aidy Boothroyd preferred to concentrate on his side's defending.

Cobblers agree Nicholls deal

Friday 1st June 14:47

Northampton will sign Alex Nicholls from Walsall when his contract with the Saddlers expires at the end of next month.

Nicholls glee for milestone goal

Monday 23rd January 13:01

Alex Nicholls was delighted to mark his 200th senior appearance for Walsall with the equaliser which secured a 1-1 draw at Carlisle.

Smith happy with team spirit

Saturday 21st January 18:51

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.

Nicholls remaining upbeat

Monday 19th December 15:59

Striker Alex Nicholls was "devastated" not to hold on to victory against Chesterfield but admits a point was still welcomed.

Smith blames fatigue for draw

Sunday 18th December 08:49

Boss Dean Smith felt the 'fatigue factor' caught up with Walsall after a last-minute goal denied them a win at Chesterfield on Saturday.

Nicholls thriving after talks

Monday 17th October 13:13

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls claims showdown talks with manager Dean Smith helped revive his career.

Brown urges passion and pride

Sunday 16th October 16:45

Preston boss Phil Brown called for renewed commitment from his players after their second successive defeat at Walsall.

Waddock not blaming Strevens

Sunday 9th October 10:41

Wycombe boss Gary Waddock refused to blame Ben Strevens for undoing his second-half goal by gifting Walsall a late equaliser.

Smith smiling after Alex strikes

Sunday 9th October 10:24

Relieved Walsall manager Dean Smith praised Alex Nicholls' persistence as the striker secured a 1-1 draw at Wycombe with a late goal.

Boss urges more from Nicholls

Wednesday 7th September 12:00

Walsall manager Dean Smith has laid down a challenge to Alex Nicholls, calling on the forward to nail down a regular first-team place.

Nicholls hails Smith influence

Tuesday 8th February 16:45

Alex Nicholls has praised manager Dean Smith for allowing the attacking freedom which has helped spark Walsall's upturn.

Saddlers striker hails win

Monday 16th August 15:00

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls insists the club's 2-1 triumph at Brentford on Saturday will prove invaluable.

Nicholls relief at new deal

Saturday 5th June 18:43

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls is delighted to have signed a new two-year contract at the club.

Nicholls targets new deal

Monday 8th March 11:04

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls is determined to prove he deserves to be offered a new contract by the club.

Hutchings to decide on Nicholls

Wednesday 20th January 13:05

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings says he will decide whether Alex Nicholls is allowed to go out on loan.

Nicholls commits to Saddlers

Thursday 31st January 21:39

Alex Nicholls has extended his contract with Walsall and will remain at the Banks's Stadium until 2010.