WALSALL FOOTBALL CLUB 125th ANNIVERSARY

Early day motion 1056, tabled 11 February 2013 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 8 members.

That this House celebrates the 125th anniversary of Walsall Football Club in the West Midlands; recognises that the club has acted as a uniting force in the local community since it was established in 1888 after two teams merged to form the Walsall Town Swifts; praises the dedication of the Saddlers, Walsall FC's supporters; notes the importance of the supporters as a crucial part of the club's rich history and its continuing success; further celebrates the current success of Walsall FC in 9th placein League One; wishes the club continuing success in the League; further notes that Walsall FC plays a significant role locally through its community programme; and further notes the importance of such bodies in developing potential and encouraging young people to play sport.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.