Source: Team_Talk
New City signing thanks Saddlers
The defender finally ended a year of speculation by signing for the Bluebirds in a £200,000 deal last week.
However Gerrard, who joined Walsall from Everton as an 18-year old, feels a degree of sadness at leaving the Saddlers.
"It was the first place I established myself in the first team," he told the Express and Star.
"They've helped me along. They gave me experience when a lot of people said I was too young so I am very grateful for everything they've done for me. They helped establish me as a player so a team like Cardiff was interested."
Gerrard, who scored seven times in 182 appearances for Walsall, added: "I have to thank them for all their support because they made me and my family feel very welcome. I've got a lot of friends at Walsall and I'm much obliged for all the help and support they've given me."
