Pictured: Branch Manager Adele Andrews with young Saddlers
fan Joel Holden, aged five, and goalkeepers David Grof (left) and
Jimmy Walker (right)
Players from Walsall FC were on the ball when they officially
opened a local building society branch after a major
refurbishment.
Goalkeepers Jimmy Walker and David Grof also provided a safe
pair of hands to receive a special £12,317 bonus on behalf of
the club at the West Brom on Bridge Street in Walsall town
centre.
The donation came from the annual proceeds of the Saddlers Super
Saver affinity account, the savings account which is only available
to supporters of the club. The bonus is paid each year to Walsall
FC based on the average balance held in all accounts and will go
towards the club's youth development programme.
Keepers Jimmy and David were joined by youth team players Jamie
Tank and Dan Cresswell and signed autographs and met Young Saddlers
supporters at the revamped branch.
Branch Manager Adele Andrews said: "As a building society with
strong community roots we are delighted to support the Saddlers and
it was fitting that the players helped to celebrate our relaunch.
The Saddlers Super Saver is a great way for fans to save for
themselves and back their club.
"I am sure our customers will also appreciate the improvements
we have made at the branch. The upgrade has created a stylish,
modern look with facilities designed to raise our standard of
service."
Roy Whalley, Commercial Director at Walsall FC, said: "We are
very grateful for the West Brom's support. The money raised through
the Saddlers Super Saver affinity account makes a real difference.
It is invested in our youth development programme and makes a major
contribution to helping the club develop the Saddlers stars of
tomorrow."
The West Brom is the leading regional building society in the
Black Country and Birmingham and all of its branches are to be
upgraded as part of an extensive modernisation programme announced
at the end of last year.
The new look Bridge Street branch has a welcome desk, new
counters and more space for customer consultations. There is also a
distinctive browser wall and plasma screen to help keep customers
informed of new products and services.