Sean O'Driscoll: 23 cup finals for Walsall
Walsall head coach Sean O'Driscoll believes the club must view every game as a cup final if they are to achieve their dreams of winning promotion.
The Saddlers have hit the halfway stage in League One sitting on top of the division following a run of form that has seen them lose just once in 13 matches.
Tomorrow, Keith Hill's Rochdale visit the Banks's Stadium as O'Driscoll's side bid to make it six straight victories in the league.
And the new boss believes the utmost importance must be placed on each of their remaining 23 fixtures.
He said: "Every game for us now is a cup final. If we can get that mentality, then we will give ourselves a good chance.
"That will be the approach, not just for Rochdale but for all the games.But it's Rochdale next and, hopefully that game, will be as entertaining as Peterborough on Monday.
"Keith Hill is another manager who likes to get the ball down and play, so it'll be a good contest."
O'Driscoll is set to welcome star striker Tom Bradshaw back for Rochdale's visit.
The forward is finally over the ankle injury he picked up against Shrewsbury on December 1. Left-back Rico Henry could also return.
The head coach added: "Promotion is going to be unbelievably difficult with how small the squad is.
"We lost Paul Downing against Peterborough and you think if another centre half comes off, what happens then? I think we have to be realistic.
"But if somebody could guarantee that all 18 players would be fit until the end of the season then I'd give you a more positive answer."
Meanwhile, Walsall have confirmed they have been given an extra 600 tickets for the club's FA Cup clash with Brentford – and former boss Dean Smith – at Griffin Park on January 9.
To book a ticket call (01922) 651 414.