Jon Macken today insisted Walsall have learnt from their mistakes after another season of struggle.

Battling Walsall slipped to a valiant defeat at leaders Charlton – but maintained their vital four point lead over the drop zone.

Walsall boss Dean Smith wants to open talks with Emmanuel Ledesma’s agent in the hope he can persuade the Argentine to stay at the club.

Mat Sadler believes Walsall now have the quality to finish their League One campaign with a flourish as they begin the Easter programme at The Banks’s Stadium tomorrow.

David Grof today insisted he is happy to shelve contract talks to focus on Walsall’s relegation fight.

Walsall are hoping for a triple fitness boost for Tuesday’s clash with Colchester with Adam Chambers, Richard Taundry and Will Grigg all on course to return.

Anton Peterlin’s late own goal sunk gutsy Walsall as their six game unbeaten run came crashing down at Yeovil.

Boss Dean Smith today hailed Neil Woods after the former head of youth stepped into the Walsall breach.

Walsall today brought Emmanuel Ledesma back to the club for a second spell at the Banks’s Stadium on a contract until the end of the season.

Jon Macken today insisted Walsall will ignore the “negativity” which he feels is trying to force its way into the club.