On Sky
Walsall take on Sheffield United this evening in front of the live TV cameras, knowing that victory will put them 3 games away from Wembley Stadium.
Vital Quotes:
Michael Doyle ‘”We take our lead from the manager,” said Doyle to The Yorkshire Post ahead of a tie that will be shown live on Sky Sports. “And he has made it clear since arriving at the club that every game is important.
“League, FA Cup, League Cup or Johnstone`s Paint (Trophy), it makes no difference to the manager what the match is. He wants to win and he wants to progress.”
Walsall Team News:
Walsall have a full strength side to choose from.
Player to watch: Tom Bradshaw
Bradshaw made it 9 goals in his last 12 games at the weekend following his brace against former club Shrewsbury. He will be looking to add more to his tally.
Sheffield United Team News:
Despite that, Diego De Girolamo, Chris Porter, Stephen McGinn and Louis Reed will all be hoping to secure a rare start, while Iain Turner could be handed only his second start of the season in goal.
Ben Davies (foot), Michael Higdon (hamstring) and Murray Wallace (muscle) are all expected to miss out but Doyle insists United are raring to go.
Player to watch: Marc McNulty
McNulty joined Sheffield United for a fee around £120,000 in the Summer and has scored 6 goals in 13 games for the Blades.
Match Facts & Stats
Walsall have not lost in three games.
Sheffield United have won 4 out their last 6.
Walsall have not lost to Sheffield United in the last three encounters, with Walsall winning at home in January.
Our only home cup tie against Sheffield United ended in a 2-1 victory for the Saddlers in the League Cup back in 1997.
Ref Watch:
Referee: D Coote (West Yorkshire)
Match Prediction:
Anything can happen. Penalties after 90 minutes so I will go for that…our penalties record is as good as England’s so I expect us to bow out this evening.
