Manny predicts Saddlers surprise
Manny Smith believes Walsall can still capitalise on their underdog tag and be a surprise package this season.
Two consecutive defeats have seen the Saddlers slip to 10th in League One, four points adrift of the play-offs, ahead of the visit of Leyton Orient on Saturday.
But defender Smith insists Chris Hutchings' men can be the story of the season and maintain their promotion charge.
He said: "People don't expect us to be where we are but we started off well, brought in some players and everyone has gelled. We've got that winning mentality and every time we win we want it more.
"Before the season if you said we'd be where we are, people would say 'no, they won't be there' but we are.
"When people look at the table and see us there they think we shouldn't be challenging but we've got a good work ethic and we never stop."
The Saddlers return to the Banks's Stadium having been beaten just twice at home all season and Smith says they are starting to make home a fortress – although they must cut out the errors.
"It's the best we've been at home since I've been playing, we like playing at home but we've got to cut out the silly mistakes," said the 22-year-old.
