For those lagging behind with the Christmas shopping a trip into Europe normally occasions the chance to load up with duty frees. Unfortunately at League Two level it’s a short hop over the border to the Welsh karaoke capital, a town with more than its fair share of hostelries.

Of course it goes without saying that this is a trip where its unlikely Saddlers fans will be welcomed like long lost brothers from League One, so admittance to The Turf, the pub that used to literally overlook the ground is not guaranteed, or best advised.

That said the town centre has plenty of other options. The Plas Coch just off the bypass has traditionally been more welcoming to visiting fans, and is home to a decent pint. While right in the centre itself there are cavernous Wetherspoons namely the Elihu Yale and Lloyd’s No 1, both of which are above average examples of the usual High Street chains.

If you fancy something a bit more traditional then The Horse and Jockey on a pedestrianised area just off the main shopping street offers a couple of guest ales to its patrons, although very compact with elbow room at a premium on Saturdays.

If you decide to take the scenic route via Whitchurch A41 etc. I’ve always found The Kingsmill to be worth a visit, just on the approach to the town centre via Kingsmill Road.