Don't forget to join us on Twitter - @BescotBanter - for matchday build up and in-game updates as the Saddlers look to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing defeat to Scunthorpe United.
Cameron Norman: "I'm Absolutely Buzzing"
23-year-old Norman, who began his career with hometown club Norwich City, became the Saddlers' second defensive signing in two days as he joined Forest Green Rovers left-back Scott Laird at the club, and is keen to hit the ground running, with a potential debut coming away to Gillingham this weekend.
Cameron Norman: Oxford United Defender Joins on Two-and-a-Half-Year Deal
Norman becomes the Saddlers’ fourth signing of the January Transfer Window – and second in as many days following the arrival of Scott Laird on loan from Forest Green Rovers yesterday.
Head to Head: v Gillingham
The Saddlers and Gills have met on one-hundred and fifteen previous occasions and its our hosts who hold an overall lead having won forty-seven times compared to the Saddlers' forty-four.
Scott Laird: "It's Amazing to Be Back"
30-year-old Laird, who made thirty-one first-team appearances during a loan speall in 2016/17, joined Forest Green at the end of that campaign and went on to make over forty appearances last season, but has struggled to break into the starting line-up over the course of this season, making just one appearance so far.
Scott Laird Returns: Defender Back at the Banks's on Six-Month Loan Deal
30-year-old Laird, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Banks's Stadium during the 2016/17 campaign, has made just one first-team appearance so far this season and will no doubt welcome the opportunity to return to the West Midlands.
Keates 'Optimistic' as He Looks to Add to His Squad Ahead of Gillingham Clash
The manager, who has already signed Norwich City winger Matt Jarvis on loan and KV Mechelen midfielder Omar Mussa on a short-term deal this month, is said to be in the market for defenders as the Saddlers are somewhat threadbare at the back following the departures of Jack Fitzwater and Russell Martin.
Scott Laird: Left-Back Linked With Walsall Return
Taunton-born Laird, who made over thirty first-team appearances during a one-season loan spell with the Saddlers, joined Forest Green at the start of last season and has gone on to make forty-four first-team appearances, including just one so far this season.
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The Bescot Beat: Episode Eleven - Back to Basics?
Image: Express & Star
On the eleventh episode of the pod Nathan Judah is joined by Joseph Masi and former Walsall reporter Paul Marston as they discuss Walsall's worrying problems both on and off the pitch. The trio talk Saddlers January transfer shopping and discuss if there is money available to improve the squad.
Walsall Senior Cup: Boldmere St. Michaels 4 Walsall 1
The Saddlers booked their place in the Quarter Final with a victory over Brocton in the Second Round, with current Rushall Olympic loanee Dylan Parker bagging a hat-trick to see his side safely through. Boldmere, who have won the tournament four times, defeated Chasetown to secure their spot in the last eight.
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