Walsall ace after long run in team
Walsall midfielder Michael Dobson has his sights set on a regular starting place after making his comeback from injury at Nottingham Forest.
Dobson has struggled to get back into the team after suffering a knee injury in November but was restored to the side on Saturday for his first start since January 19 at Bristol Rovers.
"It was nice to be back and playing in midfield," Dobson said.
"I was holding a bit of a niggle during the week with my knee, so it was touch and go whether I was going to be involved on Saturday.
"The manager took a bit of a risk in playing me and it paid off and I'm happy to be out on the pitch again.
"It was my first full game since my injury really.
"I did play at Bristol Rovers away, but I came off after about 70 or 75 minutes so it was nice to get a full 90 under my belt, albeit playing through a little bit of pain."
Darren Wrack's calf injury allowed Dobson his chance against Forest and the former skipper is hoping that he will be fit to keep his place in the side at Leeds United this weekend.
"We'll see how this week goes," Dobson said.
"If I can shake off this niggle and the dead leg I picked up on Saturday, hopefully I'll be involved again against Leeds.
"I think there are so many clubs now within touching distance of each other that every game from now on will be massive."
Meanwhile, Clayton Ince's performance against Forest on Saturday earned the goalkeeper a place in the Coca-Cola League One Team of the Week.