Walsall name Adam Chambers as captain
Walsall today named midfielder Adam Chambers as captain for the coming season.
See pictures above from the life and times of new Saddlers captain Adam Chambers in his three years at the Banks's Stadium.
The 33-year-old will take over the armband from Andy Butler – who left for Sheffield United this summer.
Centre-back Paul Downing has been handed the role of vice captain.
"I'm extremely proud," said Chambers, who joined the club in the summer of 2011.
"It's a real honour for me, particularly as there were a number of worthy candidates for the role.
"As one of the senior players I always try to do my bit for the team and help the younger lads, but I am relishing this added responsibility. We've got a talented group here and it's up to people like myself to help push us on.
"The new lads that have come in over the summer have settled in really well. This is a good environment to come into and as a group we are looking forward to what the season holds in store.
"League One is a tough division where everyone is capable of beating each other. Hopefully we can find that level of consistency which will serve us well.
"We know that we will go into games well-prepared and the aim is to be able to stamp our style on things."
Chambers will lead the Saddlers out for the first time tonight in a pre-season friendly with Leicester City at the Banks's (kick-off 7.30pm).
"It will be nice to be back here on home soil this evening," he added. "I can't wait to lead us out against a side who are heading into the Premier League.
"With the start of the season coming up, it will be a good test for us and gives us the opportunity to put things into practice that we have been working on."
