Mitch Candlin Returns to Walsall as Blackburn Decide Not to Trigger Transfer

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Stafford-born Candlin, who is a product of the Saddlers' Academy system, joined the former Premiership champions on a six-month loan earlier this season with Rovers having the right to sign him on a permanent basis when the January Transfer Window swung open at the end of 2018.

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Candlin 'Can't Wait to Get Playing' as He Joins Blackburn Rovers on Loan

18-year-old, Stafford-born Candlin, who is a product of Walsall's academy system, rose through the ranks at Banks's Stadium to sign professional terms in August 2017, earnling plenty of plaudits along the way.

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Walsall Striker Mitchel Candlin Joins Blackburn Rovers on Initial Loan Deal

Tony Mowbray's side, who knocked Lincoln City out of the Carabao Cup earlier this week, were not the only club said to be keen to acquire the Stafford-born striker with Premier League sides Brighton and Hove Albion, and Watford, along with Championship outfit Leeds United, also said to be keeping a keen eye on his availability.

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Walsall's Development Team Put Five Past Nike Academy

Despite not entering this season's running of the Central League, Ward's side won't be short of match action as, along with various behind closed doors friendlies, they will be taking part in the Walsall, Staffordshire, and Birmingham Senior Cups, giving them plenty of potential matches to sink their teeth in to.

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Keates to Consider Loaning Saddlers Starlets Out as Fitness is Key

39-year-old, Walsall-born Keates, who went through his fair share of pre-season's, also discussed his hopes that the squad's younger players will be able to keep up with their more experienced teammates so they will be ready and able when called upon.

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Mitchel Candlin: Striker Named on England U18s Standby List

Walsall FC have confirmed that young Saddlers striker Mitchel Candlin has been named among the standby squad for England Under-18s upcoming trio of international matches.

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Premier League Pair Tracking Young Walsall Striker

According to media reports, two Premier League clubs are among a host of sides tracking young Walsall striker Mitchel Candlin, as the 17 year-old continues to impress for the Saddlers' Under-18s and development sides.

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International Duty | Candlin Call Takes Walsall Up to Six

With young striker Mitchel Candlin joining up with the England Under-18s squad, the Saddlers now have six players on international duty heading in to this weekend's League One clash with Plymouth Argyle.

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Walsall Striker Mitchel Candlin Training With England Under-18s

Young Walsall striker Mitchel Candlin, who recently put pen-to-paper on his first professional contract, has been invited to train with the England Under-18s as the squad prepare for their upcoming games against Brazil and South Africa.

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Candlin - Walsall's Senior Pro's Are Making Me a Better Player

Walsall striker Mitchel Candlin, who recently penned his first professional contract, has spoken to club journalists and discussed how much advice he has been given by the club's senior pro's, insisting that he is keen to make the most of it.

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Whitney Welcomes Mitchel Candlin's Pro Deal

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to club journalists following the news that young striker Mitchel Candlin had put pen-to-paper on a three-year professional contract, which will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2020.

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Mitchel Candlin Signs First Professional Contract

Walsall Football Club have confirmed that young striker Mitchel Candlin has penned his first professional contract, which will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2020.

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Whitney - "I'm Going to Work With What I Have"

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and revealed that, despite a lack of options in the attacking department, he is not likely to make any additions to his frontline as he is keen to 'work with what he has' heading into the 2017/18 campaign.

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Whitney Praise for 'Natural Goalscorer' Mitchel Candlin

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the press following Saturday afternoon's pre-season victory over National League outfit Chester, and praised young striker Mitchel Candlin, before looking back at his teams' overall display.

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Whitney - Saddlers Starlets Must Earn Their Place in the Side

As the Saddlers are heading for a mid-table finish to the 2016/17 campaign, Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and has discussed whether he plans to give more of the club's youth prospects an opportunity in the first-team squad over the final few weeks of the season.

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Whitney Praise for Candlin - Facing Salop Selection Headache

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press ahead of Good Friday's League one clash with Shrewsbury Town, and praised young striker Mitchel Candlin, who has recently made the breakthrough to the first-team squad.

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Whitney Keen to Give Youth a Chance

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press following Saturday afternoon's League One defeat to Bradford City, and has discussed the debut of young striker Mitchel Candlin, revealing that he may give more youngsters an opportunity over the final few weeks of the 2016/17 campaign.

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