Bradley looking for a change of luck
Mark Bradley believes Walsall deserve some lucky breaks after their run of form which has seen them slip into mid-table mediocrity.
Mark Bradley believes Walsall deserve some lucky breaks after their run of form which has seen them slip into mid-table mediocrity.
The midfielder feels the Saddlers are owed more than their fair share, especially after the last minute defeat at Tranmere and expects their performances to reap the benefits soon.
"Over the last few games we have been very unlucky with the results, especially with the late goals and with things not going our way," said the 20-year-old.
"At Cheltenham and against Stockport we stayed strong during the games and we need to build on those.
"Spirit is high so hopefully we'll get some wins. All we are doing is working hard in training to get as many wins for the club and ourselves."
Bradley missed the Boxing Day win over Stockport and the loss at Tranmere on Sunday with a back injury and remains a doubt for the arduous trip to Carlisle on Saturday.
Before then he had enjoyed a run of games deputising for injured skipper Stephen Hughes and was feeling as if he was finding his best form.
He said: "My performance had been gradually getting better. Form comes with games and hopefully I can get more games under my belt and my form will improve.
"I have worked hard to get back in to the first team and I want to stay in and I can only do that by showing good performances."
"My form will get better and better and hopefully I can get a run of games again and play a big part in our season."
The midfielder's absence comes at a time when Hughes, Stephen Roberts and Paul Boertien are all on the treatment table and Michael Ricketts is sitting out the Carlisle trip through suspension, and Bradley is prepare to take his opportunity.
He said: "That's what you have got to do when you get your chance, you have got to try and do your best then hopefully the gaffer can see you playing well and keep you in."
In the meantime Bradley has enjoyed the hectic winter period and is targeting a successful January to fire the 12th-placed Saddlers up the League One table.
"It is a busy schedule especially around Christmas but it is enjoyable if you are winning games it is even better and hopefully we can get a good run together," he said.
"We need to try and get as many wins as we can and we can get the right results."
