Walsall boss Lee Grant insisted he will work really hard to recruit dynamic, attacking players as he looks to guide the team to promotion in 2026/27.Appearing at his first press conference since replacing Mat Sadler at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Grant revealed his plans to call upon the knowledge he gained when working with Ipswich Town to turn the Saddlers into an attacking threat.
Despite enjoying a lengthy spell in the upper reaches of League Two, Walsall finished last season in the bottom half of the table, and Grant believes more goals could be the secret ingredient to avoid a third season of heartbreak.
Speaking to BBC Radio WM, Grant said: "I'm under no illusions that we've got to be really creative, we've got to work really hard when it comes to how we recruit, but we also have a lot going for us as well.
"I think those are the things that really drew me to the opportunity and encouraged me to get really excited about it.
"The football club has taken really good strides forward and I know people will be frustrated because there's that sense of perhaps there was an opportunity for a bit more over the last two seasons, but I'd have to say full credit to the people that have been here prior to myself for pushing the club in the right direction."