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Wacka's academy ready to start in Walsall

Walsall legend Jimmy Walker will launch the first of his goalkeeping academies in the town tonight.

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Walker, who is the Saddlers' all-time record appearance maker, will be at Shelfield Community School near Pelsall to offer expert coaching to youngsters.

The 41-year-old, who also played for West Ham, has previously held one-off sessions at the school and is now launching the weekly academy.

The sessions will be held every Wednesday from 6-7pm for youngsters aged 15 and under and 7.15-8.45pm for those aged 16 and over.

The sessions cost £7 each if booked in advance and £31.50 for a block of five sessions, while youngsters can pay £10 if they turn up on the night.

They can be booked online at www.jimmywalkergk.co.uk.

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