This morning's match will see Graham Biggs' side play their first competitive game in three weeks as they make the trip North to Greater Manchester for a clash with the Shakers.
Youth Alliance: Walsall Face Bury Later Today
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Zeli Ismail: "It Feels Really Good to Be Back"
The 24-year-old, who was forced to return to then-parent club Bury as they and the Saddlers couldn't agree terms on a new deal, scored three goals in twenty first-team appearances at Banks's Stadium and established himself as a fan favourite during his short time with the team.
Keates Backs Zeli Ismail to Entertain the Masses
Zeli, who returned to the club on a permanent basis following a successful loan spell during the first half of the 2017/18 campaign, was released by Bury at the end of last season and almost immediately put pen-to-paper on a deal at Banks's Stadium.
Zeli Ismail: "I'm Buzzing to Be Back"
The 24-year-old, Albania-born winger, who enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Saddlers during the first-half of the 2017/18 campaign - where he netted three times in twenty first-team outings - is keen to get the season underway.
Ismail is a Saddler: Zeli Joins on a One-Year Deal
24-year-old Ismail, who began his career as an apprentice with Wolverhampton Wanderers, enjoyed a successful loan spell at Banks's Stadium during the first half of the 2017/18 campaign, where he scored three goals in twenty first-team appearances.
Zeli Ismail: Keates Keeping Tabs on Bury Winger
Ismail, a product of Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth system, made twenty first-team appearances during a six-month loan spell at Banks's Stadium early in the 2017/18 campaign, before being recalled by his parent club as they struggled to find form.
Zeli Ismail: Former Walsall Loanee Released by Bury
Ismail, a product of Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth system, made twenty first-team appearances during a six-month loan spell at Banks's Stadium early in the 2017/18 campaign, before being recalled by his parent club as they struggled to find form.
Liam Roberts: Confidence is Key Heading into Oldham Clash
Walsall-born Roberts, who has made twenty-three first-team appearances so far this season, believes that although the overall performance wasn't a bad one the three points are all that matters.
Dean Keates Delighted as Walsall Grind Out Much-Needed Win
The manager, who secured his first win as Saddlers manager thanks to an Alan Thompson own-goal, admitted that his team have been under plenty of pressure after failing to score a single goal in their four previous outings.
AUDIO: Dean Keates Pleased to Secure First Win as Walsall Manager
The manager, who had just witnessed his side scrape a one-nil victory over the all-but relegated Shakers thanks to an eighty-ninth minute Adam Thompson own-goal, insisted that he's not too concerned about performances as it's the result that matters.
Match Report: Walsall 1 Bury 0
Walsall arrived at this afternoon's match on the back of four consecutive defeats, with the Bescot Stadium side failing to register a single goal in those outings.
With both the Saddlers and Shakers sitting near the foot of the form table the odds were high on one goal being enough to secure all three points.
With both the Saddlers and Shakers sitting near the foot of the form table the odds were high on one goal being enough to secure all three points.
Dean Keates: "We Need to Stop the Rot"
With the Saddlers heading into this match just two points above the drop zone while enduring a four game losing streak, the stakes are high if Keates' team are to ultimately remain in the third tier of the English football pyramid.
Dean Keates: "We Need Everyone to Get Behind Us"
Keates, who will be taking charge of his second game as Walsall boss as they take on the struggling Shakers, channeled his inner Jon Whitney and asked everyone to 'pull together' as the team look to secure a place in the 2018/19 running of League One.
Devlin Admits to Pompey Error But Insists Confidence is Still High
Devlin, who has made thirty first-team appearances since joining the club from Ayr United on a free transfer last summer, went on to admit that he was at fault for the goal that saw Portsmouth secure the win on Saturday afternoon.
Youth Alliance: Bury 3 Walsall 1
Graham Biggs's Walsall Under-18s were back in action on Tuesday afternoon as they travelled North to take on Bury Under-18s in their latest EFL Youth Alliance (North West) fixture of the season.
On-Loan Duo Recalled By Their Parent Clubs
Whitney Will Do 'All He Can' to Keep On-Loan Bury Winger Zeli Ismail
As several of Walsall's loan agreements near their end, manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the press and reiterated his desire to retain the services of Bury winger Zeli Ismail, who has made twenty-two appearances since joining the club on Transfer Deadline Day.
Whitney - "We Can’t Afford to Feel Sorry for Ourselves"
Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken following last weekend's Checkatrade Trophy defeat to Bury, and insisted that there is no time to dwell on the third cup exit of the campaign as attention turns to Saturday's League One clash with Scunthorpe United.
AUDIO | Whitney Disappointed as Walsall Crash Out of the Checkatrade Trophy
Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to BBC WM following Saturday afternoon's Checkatrade Trophy - Round Two defeat to Bury, and admitted that he was disappointed with the result but encouraged by some the performance as attention turns to next weekend's League One clash with Scunthorpe United.
Checkatrade Trophy | Walsall 1 Bury 2
Walsall were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they played host to Bury in the Second Round of this season's Checkatrade Trophy. We were in attendance, and you can read our match report below.
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