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Comment: How Danny Johnson can benefit from Walsall's striker roulette

Danny Johnson produced a timely reminder of his goal scoring capabilities with a dramatic late double against Salford City on Saturday.

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His sixth and seventh goals of the season, both of which were very much DJ-esque, completed a stunning late comeback and earned Walsall what could prove to be a vital point at the end of the season. 

Perhaps no player has divided opinion among the fanbase more than Johnson during the Mat Sadler era. The debate has been less heated in the wake of Walsall's roaring rise to the league summit, but it has been an easy stick to beat Sadler with whenever results go against them, especially during his debut campaign. 

His qualities have never been in question. The 31-year-old has averaged 1.21 goals per 90 and it's not just the volume of goals, but their importance, which still make him a valuable figure.