Our traditional Boxing Day outing to The Bescot saw Walsall beat Crewe 2-0 in a tight, competitive game after a slow start.

Yes it took Walsall some time to get going against Crewe’s press and their physicality did put them under pressure – one or two heavy tackles against Tom Knowles saw him sprawled on the floor and needing the physio. 5 yellow cards for Crewe backed the point up.

However, Walsall gradually asserted themselves and took the lead through a Freddie Draper header and one in the second half from Oisin McEntee saw them home.

We had our now usual seat in the Main stand but this was marred by some old timer constantly moaning about Knowles – who I thought had a superb game – and the Brother-in-law was most put out only kept in check by the presence of the Niece.

Walsall are a curious side this season as I’ve said before. they have beaten some of the best sides in the division but failed against the lower teams.

5,672 was a good attendance for the game as well.

The Niece keeping an eye on things