A big point at Leicester last night as the Saddlers put the horror second half of Saturday behind them to grab a creditable 2-2 draw with high-flying Leicester; and it could have been better as Walsall twice took the lead. ShropsSaddler was there and gave his views on the message board:

To be honest, it wasn’t pretty tonight at times. To watch us sitting really deep and then knock the ball forward hoping Ibehre could conjure up some magic, only for it to come straight back at us…well, it wasn’t pure football!! But in terms of having a plan and giving 100% to a performance, nobody could be faulted this evening.

Special mentions for;

Roberts and Gerrard – fantastic at the heart of the defence against two very difficult opponents. Tremendous goal-line clearance from Roberts to save a certain goal from another poor Ince error
Nicholls – scored one, crossed beautifully for the other
Ricketts – a very disciplined performance. As an attacking force, he offered nothing for 90% of the game. But he showed great maturity in holding his position in deep midfield and frustrating the opposition.

It was interesting to note (after Saturday’s “you don’t know what you’re doing” chant at the Hartlepool manager) how many Walsall fans were saying “we should just attack them”, “we should bring Ishy on and go for it”…..when clearly our manager had identified Leicester’s strengths and weaknesses. We gave their centre-halves the freedom of the pitch but they hadn’t got a clue how to play football. Their creative players we closed down and gave no space or opportunity to. It worked. Well done Mr Mullen this evening.