A superb start for Sir Ray and the lads today in the big opening-day derby with the Baggies. Jorge Leitao continued where he left off last season with a powerful header on 38 minutes from a superb cross by debut-boy Herivelto - our new Brazilian winger. After missing chances to increase the lead West Brom equalised on 55 minutes through Neil Clement via a free kick, but the Saddlers stormed back to take all 3 points courtesy of Tony Barras - who bundled the ball over the line after keeper Hoult failed to hold Tony’s initial effort following a Dean Keates free-kick.
Other notable opening day results - Preston, who we play next, smashed 5-0 at Gillingham.