Walsall 2-1 Swindon player ratings: Two 8s in Saddlers' opening day win

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-1 opening day win against Swindon Town at Bescot.

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Walsall celebrate Evan Weir's opener against Swindon.

Myles Roberts (Steady) - 6

Never really stretched by Swindon although he was forced into two routine saves by Will Wright and Harry Smith. No clean sheet but a promising debut.

Rico Browne (Guilty) - 6

Did fairly well on league debut until he was penalised for pulling down Smith inside the box before Swindon's leveller in what Mat Sadler described as an "outrageous decision".

Aden Flint (Leader) - 8

Given the armband on his debut against his former club and was a commanding force in the centre of the back-line. Solid in the air and organised the defence well.

Evan Weir (Stunner) - 7

Cracked an absolute beauty into the top corner with his eighth minute free-kick but was outmuscled by Aaron Drinan in the build-up to Brandon Comley's sending off. Otherwise played well.

Brandon Comley (Sent off) - 4

Comley's afternoon was ended prematurely after he was shown a straight red card for cynically hauling down last-man Drinan. 

Connor Barrett (Composed) - 7