Colchester Utd (A) League One Jan 17th, 3pm

[Welsh_Saddler]

October 21st 2014 is the date that Walsall and Colchester United have reason to remember - it's the date of Walsall's most recent away defeat in a League One game (Crawley, 1-0) and it's also the date of Colchester's most recent home win in the League (Chesterfield 2-1), so it seems that something might give. Colchester are currently 22nd in the table, 6 points behind us and with a goal difference of -11. Top scorer Freddie Sears had 13 goals to his name but has been transferred to Ipswich Town this week. Recent form:

13 Dec Rochdale (H) Lost 1-4
20 Dec Yeovil Town (A) Won 0-1
26 Dec Gillingham (H) Lost 1-2
28 Dec Crawley (A) Drew 0-0
2 Jan Cardiff City (A) Lost 3-1 (F.A. Cup 3rd round)
10 Jan Peterborough Utd (A) Won 0-2

Do those performances ring a bell??? Consistently poor at home and yet very reasonable away (the 6-0 thumping at MK Dons has slipped out of the "recent form" sequence above). They've only managed to win 2 League One games at home out of 11 played, which would suggest a good chance of 3 points for us. However this is Walsall we're talking about, and so much depends on which particular Saddlers team turns up on the day.

I haven't heard of any major new injury worries to affect Dean Smith's plans (A, A or A), so I'll stick my neck out and confidently predict a 1-3 away win, with Bradshaw, Cook and Cain on the scoresheet.

[Ancient Moaner]

October 21st 2014 is the date that Walsall and Colchester United have reason to remember - it's the date of Walsall's most recent away defeat in a League One game (Crawley, 1-0) and it's also the date of Colchester's most recent home win in the League (Chesterfield 2-1), so it seems that something might give. Colchester are currently 22nd in the table, 6 points behind us and with a goal difference of -11. Top scorer Freddie Sears had 13 goals to his name but has been transferred to Ipswich Town this week. Recent form:

13 Dec Rochdale (H) Lost 1-4
20 Dec Yeovil Town (A) Won 0-1
26 Dec Gillingham (H) Lost 1-2
28 Dec Crawley (A) Drew 0-0
2 Jan Cardiff City (A) Lost 3-1 (F.A. Cup 3rd round)
10 Jan Peterborough Utd (A) Won 0-2

Do those performances ring a bell??? Consistently poor at home and yet very reasonable away (the 6-0 thumping at MK Dons has slipped out of the "recent form" sequence above). They've only managed to win 2 League One games at home out of 11 played, which would suggest a good chance of 3 points for us. However this is Walsall we're talking about, and so much depends on which particular Saddlers team turns up on the day.

I haven't heard of any major new injury worries to affect Dean Smith's plans (A, A or A), so I'll stick my neck out and confidently predict a 1-3 away win, with Bradshaw, Cook and Cain on the scoresheet.

Yow got a new batch Welsh? Can I have some? you know I've not been well, so it could be considered
'for medicinal reasons'! :lol: :lol:
I personally think plan 'A' will work, it has been sooo successful in recent home matches!

[SoccerHQ]

Even in this poor run of form it seems Walsall are rubbish season in season out at Colchester whatever the form. They also won 2-0 at Posh last game so not easy at all.

This is probably the one away fixture a season I'm never interested in going to, takes an age to get to and isn't the new souless ground in the middle of nowhere?

Anyway 1-1, Sawyers.

[Guest]

No way will we win.
Away we will win.


Take your pick.

[NEWPORT SADDLERS DAD]

To stand a chance against Preston we must lose this one,then our inconsistency can continue by winning the next home leg.

[BathSaddler]

One of the least interesting fixtures of the season along with Gillingham [in recent years], Crawley and Scunthorpe.

With all the JPT excitement around the club at the moment and the distraction it often brings, I'll take a 1-1 draw - Cook for us.

[ChopperWFC]

I'm going ..... but I haven't quite worked out why ??? It's about time we won down there so I'm going for a dull 1-0 win in freezing weather. Can't wait :lol:
Up the Saddlers !!

[Rushall Saddler]

Our chances appear to have significantly improved. Freddie Sears (scorer of 15 of Colchester's 29 goals this season) has gone to Ipswich so he will not be playing tomorrow. :D

[saddla]

Smith won't want another embarrassment. The defence will be as tight as a ducks proverbial with Adam Chambers and Cain not moving more than 3 yards towards the half way line. I'll go for a 0-0 bore draw. Can't make up my mind whether to go or not, it's 10 days before we play again :(

[paddy]

Some good news is there top scorer freddy sears has signed for Ipswich today

[Cully]

More good news, I'm not going but will be cheering them on from the comfort of my office swivel chair. I may wear my lucky jumper if I feel SMITHOUT needs help.

[chestersaddler]

More good news, I'm not going but will be cheering them on from the comfort of my office swivel chair. I may wear my lucky jumper if I feel SMITHOUT needs help.

I am in and around your manor later today Cully. Staying at the Dog and Doublet at Sandon tonight. I will be wearing my lucky Kreator devil face tee shirt in support of SMITHFORPM. :D

[Cully]

More good news, I'm not going but will be cheering them on from the comfort of my office swivel chair. I may wear my lucky jumper if I feel SMITHOUT needs help.

I am in and around your manor later today Cully. Staying at the Dog and Doublet at Sandon tonight. I will be wearing my lucky Kreator devil face tee shirt in support of SMITHFORPM. :D

Hope you enjoy your stay and being within 5 miles of my aura :) Work, play or combination?

[chestersaddler]

More good news, I'm not going but will be cheering them on from the comfort of my office swivel chair. I may wear my lucky jumper if I feel SMITHOUT needs help.

I am in and around your manor later today Cully. Staying at the Dog and Doublet at Sandon tonight. I will be wearing my lucky Kreator devil face tee shirt in support of SMITHFORPM. :D

Hope you enjoy your stay and being within 5 miles of my aura :) Work, play or combination?

Play. Family meal for Mom's birthday.

[Welsh_Saddler]

Starting line-up against Colchester United:

O'Donnell

Purkiss
Chambers
O'Connor
Taylor

Forde
Chambers
Cain
Cook

Sawyers
Bradshaw

Substitutes: MacGillivray, Downing, Baxendale, Flanagan, Grimes, Henry, Manset.

[BathSaddler]

Downing dropped to the bench then [bleeding obvious alert, but worth mentioning :) ].

[Leatherman]

... And on the bench, Henry in for Benning.

[Welsh_Saddler]

At kick-off Sky bookies have Walsall as narrow favourites for this one:

Colchester win: 13/8
The draw: 2/1
Walsall win: 6/4

(Sheff will be chuffed - Chelsea have taken the lead at Swansea after 49 seconds!!)

[Cully]

Downing on for O'Conner [head injury] 5 mins

[Welsh_Saddler]

Downing not on the bench for long......on as a substitute for O'Connor (injury) after 4 minutes..... :?

[Leatherman]

Downing dropped to the bench then [bleeding obvious alert, but worth mentioning :) ].

Only for a couple of minutes... :|

[Welsh_Saddler]

Elsewhere in league One, the first goal (19 min) ... Swindon Town 1 Chesterfield 0 - EDIT, now 2-1

...and a minute later, Port Vale 0 Peterborough United 1

and Yeovil Town 1 Bradford City 0

[BathSaddler]

Troy Deeney keeps scoring for Watford....

[Welsh_Saddler]

Shot from Jordan Cook smacks against the Colchester post..... 30 min


AND.....AND..... we then take the lead!!!!!! Colchester Utd 0 Walsall 1 (Forde, 32 min)

As things stand, we're 10th in the table, only 4 points from the play-offs......

[Cully]

Goal...................for Walsall................. Forde

:D

[boringteacher]

jolly good news

[BathSaddler]

1-0 :)

[Welsh_Saddler]

Elsewhere, Scunthorpe Utd 0 Bristol City 1

Rochdale 1 Crawley 0

Gillingham 0 Coventry City 1

....and Sheff WILL be pleased - after 35 minutes it's Swansea City 0 Chelski 4 :shock:

After 36 minutes Colchester's first foul of the game gets Clohessy booked.

[Holbeach Saddler]

As things stand, we're 10th in the table, only 4 points from the play-offs......

With our home record....bizarre :shock:

[Guest]

Goal...................for Walsall................. Forde

:D

A header.