Mat Sadler hails Walsall's "effectiveness" in both boxes in Shrewsbury win

Mat Sadler felt Walsall's "effectiveness" in both boxes provided them with a platform to return to winning ways with a 2-1 success at local rivals Shrewsbury Town.

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Walsall manager Mat Sadler celebrates at the final whistle.



Priestley Farquharson bagged a brace in either half, after Iwan Morgan had got Shrewsbury back on level terms with a free-kick on the stroke of half-time. 

Defender Farquharson extended his season tally to five with his third goal in two games, as Walsall ended a dismal seven-match winless run.

Sadler had been under scrutinising pressure heading to Shropshire, but felt Walsall were much more effective in the key areas, as they registered their first win since January 17.

'We gave ourselves a platform'

Double scorer Priestley Farquharson and Darren Byfield at the final whistle.
Double scorer Priestley Farquharson and Darren Byfield at the final whistle.

"That's what we spoke about today, giving ourselves a platform to play from," Sadler said.