Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign, several members of Walsall's first-team squad have taken to social media to thank the fans for their support during the season.Despite their early hopes of securing automatic promotion to League One crumbling into an eventual place in the Play-Offs, many chose to look at the positives and hopefully use the disappointment of the Play-Off Final defeat to AFC Wimbledon as fuel for the new campaign.
On-loan Stoke City, and Walsall born Goalkeeper Tommy Simkin posted: "Although Monday didn’t go to plan, it’s truly been an experience for us all, and a learning curve for the challenges ahead.
"Thank you to Gaffa and all of the staff for the opportunity to play for this unbelievable football club. To the lads, thank you for making this season so enjoyable!
2Through the good times and not so good times, we have created some unbelievable memories that will last a lifetime and stay with me forever.
"Finally, to the fans, thank you for having welcomed me to this fantastic football club with open arms.
The support you have shown me this season, even throughout the ups and the downs, has been nothing short of amazing! As a local lad, it has been a pleasure to play for this football club.
"This isn’t a goodbye, it’s just a see ya later, Thank you!"
Connor Barrett said: "A first season full of challenges, growth, and moments I’ll never forget.
"There's so much to be proud of, but the feeling of how it ended outweighs that at the moment. I’m grateful to be a part of this special group of not just players and staff, but people.
"Thank you to every single Saddler who backed us, through thick and thin, your support has been unbelievable and never went unnoticed. Time to rest, reflect and recharge!"
Player of the Season Taylor Allen said: "Gutted! Monday wasn't our day. A season which we all will look back on and know how different it should of been.
"That being said, I’m proud of the people I’ve shared the journey with this season. It’s hard to take, however the only thing we can do now is to have an understanding of the season and be ready to go again even harder next season.
"Thank you to all the support along the way, saddlers fans. We will be ready to go again."
On loan Charlton Athletic winger Nathan Asiimwe said: "Not the end we imagined for ourselves, but it was a pleasure to share the experience with an amazing group of people and an unreal fanbase.
"It's been a long and eventful season, and I am grateful to God always for where I am. Onto the 25/26!"
Jamie Jellis posted: "Genuinely heartbroken individually and as a team we gave everything this year!
"Through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and through them emotions we made it to Wembley and had the opportunity to play in front of you unreal fans 1 more time on the biggest of stages!
"I’m sorry we couldn’t get over the line and get the job done but it’s fuel for the fire and a feeling that me and the club will use to go again next season!
"Personally it’s been a pleasure to play for this club this year share the pitch with a great group of lads and play in front of you amazing fans who have welcomed me back into my first full season in the EFL so for that I thank you! We will be back stronger than ever!"
Charlie Lakin: "Gutted doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel after Monday. It’s taken me a couple of days to properly reflect on the whole season.
"What a rollercoaster it’s been — full of amazing highs, tough lows, and unforgettable moments. I am grateful to be part of this amazing group.
"Things didn’t quite go our way this time, but that just gives us more motivation to come back stronger than ever.
"Now it’s time to rest, recharge, and get ready to smash it next season. To all the Saddlers supporters — you’ve been absolutely amazing all year, whether at home, away, and at Wembley! Can’t wait to see you all back next season!"
Levi Amantchi said: "Been trying to find what to say on here.
"But no words are going to justify or help how this season has ended & honestly, this is the lowest I have felt yet so far in my career.
"Saddlers fan I’m deeply sorry we couldn’t get over the line & finish the job, since joining at the end of January I want to show my gratitude for all the support shown throughout my time here so far & i’m really grateful for it.
"Personally, I have not reached the levels I know I am capable of reaching, and I will take any Criticism that comes my way.
"This season has been an experience, a lesson and ultimately a disappointing one. I will fight for this club and come back stronger next season.
"To my teammates & staff, it’s been a pleasure to be part of this special group & work alongside with very good people."
Jamille Matt said: "Still trying to process the last couple of days & it’s definitely not how we pictured the season ending.
"We didn’t quite achieve what we set out to, but there have been so many highs to look back on.
"The lows are part of the game too, and with time, they’ll be something to learn and grow from.
"Proud to have shared the pitch and dressing room with a special group of lads, and grateful to work alongside an incredible set of staff day in, day out.
"Saddlers fans — it’s been a rollercoaster, but we’ve made memories that’ll last, and I can’t thank you enough for your support through it all. Time now to rest and recharge."