Walsall Football Club

• Nickname:Saddlers
• Founded:1888
• Manager:Dean Smith

• Ground:Bescot Stadium
• Capacity:10700

Wrack back for Saddlers

09 Nov 2006 - 12:17:55

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Walsall winger Darren Wrack was a happy man after starting his first game in well over a year, as he helped the Saddlers beat Torquay United 1-0.

The 31-year-old had not begun a game since breaking his leg against Yeovil Town in September 2005 and was delighted to have lasted the full 90 minutes against the Gulls.

He told the Walsall Observer: "The leg gave me no problem whatsoever and the best thing for me was to go into a 50/50 after ten minutes.

"That's just what I needed - to get that out of the way. I was very pleased overall, especially with my work-rate. I felt better and stronger than I thought I would.

"I thought I would probably play 70 or 75 minutes, but I felt strong and was still running around at the end, which is a good sign."