The Saddlers opened the new season with a 3-2 win over Port Vale on a hot day at the Bescot on Saturday. Merse had said he would give youth a chance this term, and his faith was rewarded with debut goals for teenagers Taylor and Williams. Fans on this message board have expressed mixed reactions but the consensus seems to be - there is plenty more to come, and the Saddlers sit 4th tonight…early days.