Keates, who has seen his side struggle to convert several goal-scoring chances over the last few weeks, admitted that Rovers have been a bit indifferent as of late but shouldn't be taken lightly, especially when they have a rapturous crowd behind them.
Dean, who was speaking via the club's official website - Saddlers.co.uk - said; "They have been a bit indifferent. They would have wanted a better start than they have had but it is going to be a difficult game for us.
"They have tinkered with their shape in the last couple of games coming into this one. It is going to be a difficult game. It was always difficult to play down there when I did. It is a hostile atmosphere but it is something that we can look forward to.
"From when I played, it was always somewhere I used to look forward to going to, the fans get right behind them. I think we can use that as part of our game plan."