Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:41 am
First half we didn't get out of first gear, and quite frankly we didn't need to. Without creating too much, it seemed like we were the only side with something in their locker to win the game. Everyone was having a 6-7/10 performance, bar Lalkovic who was probably on a 4-5.
The second half we really showed our quality. This coincided with Milan having his best spell in a Walsall shirt. Rather than beating his man, and then trying to beat him again, he was far more direct. This, coupled with his interchanging with Westcarr, Sawyers and Baxendale, who had his best game of the season, resulted in the Sloppiest not being able to live with us. It easily could have been six.
Sawyers was head and shoulders above everyone on the pitch, again highlighting the need to play him at home. One first time pass to put Baxendale through on goal towards the end was just sublime.
Granted Shrews were poor, but as everyone says, you can only beat what's in front of you. They looked shaker at the back, combative in midfield, without any real quality, and toothless up front. Their keeper comes away with any real credit, and it's a good job really.
Pleased to be in hat, one more win and it's classed as a CUP RUN!!! Nice home draw please UTS