Pre-match predictions from the Walsall forum...
If we can lose 7 on the spin in this dividion we can also win 7.
Score prediction is for a Desmond 2-2 draw, played on 22/2/22.
I think it will be a draw. 1-1
We should be very confident after wins against the top 2 . 2-1 to the saddlers
Our last 5 all had just one goal in it. I’ll go for a 3-3 draw then.
With the team full of confidence now id go for a cheeky 1-0 win
Free swing to be fair. If we win, great. If we lose, oh well it was a game too far.
We always take an impressive away audience to Swindon and tomorrow will no doubt be another. Would be delighted with a point against one of the divisions heavyweights and an extension of our unbeaten run.
2-1 Walsall UTS
Fancy us 1-3 tonight , no idea why!
3 wins on the spin against arguably the best 3 teams in the league might be too much to ask so any result here would be a massive credit to the lads
2-1 to the saddlers.
2-0 win
Think this will be a game too far (hope im wrong ) sone brilliant last 2 games
A rather different mood as the game progressed and post-match...
These have only won 4 at home all season you wouldn’t have thought it seeing this.
They are a different class going forward
How are these not second? Way better than Northampton and Tranmere.
Getting schooled here big time.These are better than Forest green surely?
The Swindon players attitude is spot on 5-0 up and still closing players down they’ve been exceptional tonight.
Swindon are one of the divisions heavyweights and as such they have assembled an impressive side and were excellent.
Credit to Swindon, they were swift, decisive, direct and skilful in their use of the ball and their movement off it. Their finishing was first class. They were also not afraid to put their foot in - Kinsella being the recipient of at least four unnecessary challenges. Swindon had complete control after they went two up and bossed all aspects of the game.
The main difference for me was the Swindon forwards, they were were so connected to each other, so imaginative not to mention how skillfull they were.
I suppose it's understandable that they'd come into the game with some confidence, btu surprising how few of them thought we might get the win. Also a few comments about them being shafted by Barry coming to us instead of them, as if a stint at the bottom of L2 is what he needs for his development. Still, I'm sure we're guilty of the same at times.
As for us, it was a rocky first 20-odd miniutes as Walsall came out strong and it looked like it would be a real battle between two confident teams. It seemed like their confidence went with the first goal and the life was sucked out of them by the second just before HT.
Second half we were in total control and it was a joy to watch. I think Payne will come in for Aguiar or Iandolo at some point, but both have done well in recent games giving us choices in the midfield. Reed is pivotal to this side, Davison looks a great addition and if Barry can keep last night's standards up for the rest of the season we should be looking at play-offs minimum.
Great to catch up on the top 3 a little and our GD is looking strong too. On top of that, over 9,000 home fans on a Tuesday night is a great turnout and shows what a difference the past couple of weeks have made. Fair play to Garner for finding a solution, and with most of our upcoming games against teams in the bottom half perhaps we can mount an assault on the auto spots... Wouldn't have thought that would be possible after the Exeter and Tranmere games but here we are!
