We are running a joint event with Whittington football club to host a sportsman's evening on September 23rd. Speakers to include Steve Daley and Jonny Stiles. There will be a raffle and auction prizes including a signed and framed WBA shirt (along with a few other goodies of course!).

This has the potential to be a significant fundraiser for both clubs. All profits will be split 50%.

Please contact Steve Rushton on stevo_the_saddler@hotmail.co.uk to confirm your interest and/or whether you are able get a table together.

Steve Daley
Steve Daley is a former English footballer, who played as a midfielder. The most notorious incident in his career was his English record transfer to Manchester City in 1979, later described in a 2001 Observer article as "the biggest waste of money in football history.

Daley began his football career as an apprentice at Wolverhampton Wanderers. In September 1979, he was transferred to Manchester City for a fee of £1,437,500 — an English record. Daley struggled at Maine Road, and gained a reputation as a big-money misfit.

Twenty months later he was transferred to the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League for £300,000 — little more than a fifth of his original transfer cost. He made the NASL All-Star second team in 1982 and 1983 before moving back to Britain.

Daley joined Burnley, but soon returned to North America to play for the San Diego Sockers. His professional playing career ended at Walsall in 1986, although he continued to turn out for non-league sides such as Lye Town and Kettering Town.

After hanging up his boots, Daley briefly managed non-league Telford United and Bromsgrove Rovers, before quitting football to join the pub trade. He has since been working as a brewery sales manager, supplying catering equipment to the industry. Also an established after-dinner speaker, Daley recalls his career in football with honesty and humour.

John Stiles
John Stiles was born in Manchester in 1964. John Stiles spent 5 years as a professional footballer with Leeds United. John, however will always be known as a son of Nobby. His father of course is 1966 World Cup Winning hero and former Man Utd legend Nobby Stiles.

John also prides himself on the fact that his act is very original and funny with a great emphasis on voices and impressions which sets him apart. He is also proud to say that he can cater for mixed and men-only audiences.