Walsall signing Darren Byfield has called for his new team-mates to rediscover their confidence and ability.

The striker made his Banks’s Stadium return in the goalless stalemate with Gillingham on Saturday, as the Saddlers extended their winless run to five games in front of just 3,331 fans.

It was Walsall’s lowest league attendance since 3,319 turned out to see the 1-1 draw against Colchester in the third tier on 20 October 1998.

Byfield, who returned to the club after signing a five-month deal on Friday, believes his colleagues need belief.

He said: “Everyone needs to believe in themselves.  The gaffer and Martin O’Connor spoke to them at half-time.

“They know about the ability the lads have  – it’s about instilling that in them and going forward.

“It’s a case of when one goes in and we get the three points the lads will be very confident.

“I’ve only trained a couple of days, but it’s about getting a couple of wins and confidence will be sky-high, then we’ll see a decent Walsall side.”

The 32-year-old’s deal could be extended until the end of the season and he has vowed to give his all to the cause.

He said: “You can’t relax in this profession, you’ve got to be at it every minute of every game.  Everyone has to impress.”