Mon 3rd August - Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday visit Bescot for our final pre season run out and the visitors fielded what appeared to be a relatively strong side.  Paulo Di Canio looked pretty skilful and if he considered passing the ball from time to time he wouldn’t half be a player.

The Saddlers included triallists Tony Whitter (who also appeared at Stafford), Darren Wrack and Jason Brissett.  Chris Marsh also finally appeared - apparently he was injured all along - replacing the impressive Matt Gadsby at full back.

The Owls looked a poor Premiership side and what they did manage to create was wasted by poor final touches or abysmal finishing. In contrast, Walsall finally performed however and the 2400 payers enjoyed a pretty good game and a super Walsall display.  Indeed a gate of 2400 justified the lower pricing policy with the Alsop End very nicely populated.  Was ISSA right to push for lower prices?  I think so.

On the footballing side Jason Brissett stole the show with a stunning free kick, an assist for Andy Rammell and a generally top rate performance. Johnny Kiester also impressed and barring the almost obligatory sloppy set piece goal that we conceded it was a faultless night.  I’ll just pinch myself to check it isn’t a dream.