Treat for Walsall fans as team holds open day
Walsall fans got to meet their heroes as the team threw open the doors to the Banks's Stadium.
Players were put through their paces watched by devoted supporters, many of them on their first day of their Easter holiday school break.
James Baxendale, Ben Purkiss and James and Adam Chambers also took part in a question and answer session at the end of their public work-out on the pitch.
"The youngsters are really enthusiastic about it and know a lot of things which is nice," said midfielder Baxendale.
"They remember goals and you remember what it means to yourself.
"I used to go and watch Sheffield Wednesday when I was young and you do remember it. It's nice to share what we experienced with them."
Dean Smith said the open days worked in favour of the club as well as the fans.
"Today having the kids here makes them want to come more, having their photos taken and getting autographs from the players they see as their heroes.
"It makes them want to keep comig and the continuity we've had with players here, the likes of Andy Butler and Adam Chambers, players who have been here for a few years now helps the fans relate to them as well." It was the second time Walsall has hosted the open training event .
