After being delayed twice. Swindon Town will finally play Walsall at the County Ground on 31st January 2006
Vital Quotes:
‘Show some balls’ – Swindon Town striker Lee Peacock
Swindon Town Team News:
Swindon Town have signed striker Trevor Benjamin who has banged in 59 goals in various levels of the football pyramid including the premiership. Town fans will hope that the club will be able to reproduce this form while at the County Ground. Walsall fans have varied review’s and don’t appear to rate Benjamin. This game is a must win for Swindon to close the gap on their relegation rivals. Town currently sit 5 point’s away from Safety.
Player to watch: Lee Peacock/Jamie Cureton
Town fans are still waiting to see if these 2 can form a strong partnership up front since the departure of Rory Fallon.
Walsall Team News:
Former Swindon midfielder Grant Smith return’s the County Ground to face his former mates. Smith who was the subject of various abuse from the Swindon faithful after signing for rivals Bristol City, has found himself on the bench or stuck in the reserves at City and is currently on loan at Walsall. The Saddlers currently sit 17th in the League One Table.
Player to watch: James Constable
After chosing to join Walsall over Swindon Town, Constable scored 2 goals right away against Blackpool to make his mark. Former Chippenham Town star Constable is sure to want to
Match Facts & Stats
This match was scheduled to be played twice earlier in the month, however with Walsall still playing in the FA Cup, the game has to be postponed twice.
Match Prediction:
Swindon Town 2 v Walsall 2
Next Fixtures:
Swindon Town V Doncaster Rovers at the County Ground, Saturday 4th Feb 2006, 3PM
