Walsall Team News
Walsall's injury list is growing rapidly. Paul Merson, Ian Roper, D Taylor, Darren Wrack, Andy Oakes, and Steve Staunton are all out injured. Craig Pead also will miss out through suspension.
Gillett is expected to make his debut after his loan move from Southampton. Mark Wright is expected to line up at right back. Michael Husbands may retain his place in the team but he could be deployed in either attack or on the right wing. Michael Standing will be pressing for a recall to the squad but Kris Taylor may miss out after apparently falling out with Merson prior to Tuesdays game against Brentford. Ozzie and smith are certainties to play in the centre of the park.
Port Vale Team News
Chris Cornes has signed for another month from Wolves on loan. This will boost them as he has been in great goal scoring form. Nathan Lowndes is out with a knee injury while ex-Saddler Tony Dinning is out with a one match suspension. Apart from this Vale have a full strength squad to choose from
Ex-Saddlers In the Vale Squad
Port Vale have two ex-Saddlers in the ranks. Tony Dinning and Danny Sonner. Danny Sonner was one of Colin Lees first signings but never reached his full potential with us before leaving for Peterbrough. Tony Dinning joined on loan the season we got relegated, from Bristol City but never really made an impression.
Famous Fans - Port Vale
Robbie Williams is the most famous Port Vale fan. He never misses an opportunity to talk about his beloved club. Even moving to America has not weakend his affections for the Vale and he has even turned out for them in numerous friendly games. Expect to hear his new single in the pre-match music as they love him as much as he loves them.
What the Vale sing
In the town where i was born
There was a team
We go to see
And we had ten pints of ale
Before we went to see the Vale
We all piss in a red and white hat
A red and white hat
A red and white hat
Prediction
Close game but Walsall to sneak a 1-0 thanks to a first goal from the lively Husbands.