Walsall season review: Where did all the hope go for the Saddlers?

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By Paul JenkinsWalsall FCPublished: May 30, 2023Last Updated: May 30, 2023Comments

A season that began with ambitions of promotion for Saddlers ended in mid-table mediocrity.

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