We welcome Crewe to the Banks’s Stadium as we try to kick start our season.
Vital Quotes:
Smith “As a defensive unit for the first half of the season we were very solid, but in the last few games we have conceded more than we usually do,” he said.
“It is something we are looking at – where we can improve. I would not say it`s a concern, but it is an opportunity to get better’
Walsall Team News:
Paul Downing and Craig Westcarr are expected to return for Walsall, having been rested for Saturday’s game.
Sam Mantom is still serving a three-match suspension, while Dean Holden (knee) remains on the sidelines
Player to watch: Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor came back into the side at the weekend and was missed greatly during our seven game winless run.
We will need him back to his best and quick if we can finally end this horrid run.
Crewe Team News:
Crewe captain Abdul Osman (foot), midfielder Bradden Inman (hip) and striker Ajay Leitch-Smith (ankle) all returned to training on Monday.
Keeper Neil Etheridge (thigh), forward Ryan Colclough (stomach) and striker Max Clayton (ankle) are all still out
Player to watch: Chuks Aneke
Aneke has scored fifteen times in his double loan spell at Crewe, including nine goals this season.
His pace and trickery isn’t something we need at a time Butler and Downing look dodgy.
Match Facts & Stats
In 32 games played at Walsall, the hosts have the advantage winning seventeen to Crewe’s five.
The last four games at WS1 have ended in a draw.
Crewe last won at Walsall in 2000.
Ref Watch:
Tony Harrington from Cleveland is the man in the middle.
Match Prediction:
I give up trying to predict a Walsall win following our poor results lately. Im going for a draw and hoping we win, 1-1
Next Fixtures:
15.03.14 – Walsall v Rotherham
15.03.14 – Crewe v Oldham
