'January, Sadler & Draper' 6 key talking points from Walsall's fan forum
The Walsall hierarchy tackled a number of topics at the latest Walsall fan forum, as supporters had a chance to put them to task after missing out on promotion last term.
Co-chairmen Ben Boycott and Leigh Pomlett were joined by CEO Ben Sadler in the Jimmy Walker Suite at Bescot on Wednesday.
Here are the key talking points from the Fans Forum.
'Board take ownership'
Fans have been calling for Trivela and Co to show accountability and take ownership of the situation. Ben Boycott, Leigh Pomlett and Ben Sadler did exactly that.
Boycott mentioned that in his opening gambit. The American admitted: "I'm the ultimate leader of the organisation so responsibility for that comes down to me. I take responsibility and accountability for it. We're also committed to learning lessons from it and getting better."
Leigh Pomlett claimed he was unable to sleep for a week after the Saddlers' 1-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon in the League Two play-off final at Wembley.
Ben Sadler highlighted the positives of the campaign overall, but also acknowledged the failures of the second half of the season.
In terms of the lessons learned, the proof will ultimately be in the pudding next season.
Taking action on January failures
Boycott conceded that the January window failed to have the desired effect, although he did argue that recruitment overall has improved.
