Walsall debrief: Bold selections and set piece success bring positive signs for the New Year
Walsall returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra at Bescot on Boxing Day.
Freddie Draper opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, before Oisin McEntee sealed the deal with a second just past the hour-mark.
We dissect the key points from a memorable victory in the Saddlers debrief.
Quick response
Walsall needed a quick response after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Accrington Stanley, and that’s exactly what they produced.
The Saddlers were poor in Lancashire and looked a shadow of the team that had defeated Notts County and Tranmere Rovers in the two games prior.
