Saddlers chief could stick

10 January 2011 16:00
Walsall caretaker manager Dean Smith may keep faith with the same XI who started Saturday`s thrilling 3-3 draw at Tranmere when he take his side to another struggling rival in Bristol Rovers. The rock-bottom Saddlers scored twice in the closing minutes at Prenton Park to salvage a valuable point and have the chance to build on that against a Rovers side just four points above them. Smith has no new injury concerns and will check on both goalkeeper Jimmy Walker (hamstring) and midfielder Richard Taundry (ankle), who have an outside chance ahead of the trip to the Memorial Stadium. Both have been missing of late, as has striker Darren Byfield (knee) who continues to work his way towards a return later this month. Walsall will face a Rovers side looking to impress after Dave Penney was appointed as Paul Trollope`s successor.

Source: PA