On-loan Southampton defender Jason McCarthy, who made fifty-two appearances during a season-long loan spell at the Banks's, has spoken to the local press and thanked Saddlers fans as his loan spell comes to an end.
Speaking via the Express & Star, Jason said; “I can’t thank the fans enough – they have been amazing. I’ve got so many people to thank but the fans have given me so much energy. A lot of people have talked about my energy and how much I run in a game but it’s the fans that give me that.
"And I can’t thank them enough for giving me the player of the season award and for roaring me on every week. They have really made me feel welcome. I have taken to the club and I feel a big part of it.
"It has been a great learning curve for me and I feel twice the player now to the one that joined. I am a completely different player and I feel so much better for the experience.
"I can’t speak highly enough of the club. The chairman, the manager, all the staff. They have all been brilliant with me. The players have also been great. I’m someone who likes to listen and learn and absorb everything. I’ve come a long way. I’m grateful for everything the club has done for me."