Liam Gordon grateful for Michael Flynn's Walsall patience
Liam Gordon believes the current squad of players at Walsall is one of most enjoyable he has been involved in.
The defender may be only 23 but has represented seven clubs, from non league to international level with Guyana so has plenty of experience of different groups.
He joined the Saddlers in May and but didn't play until September after a freak foot injury which threatened his career.
Now he is settling in nicely at left back as part of a defensive unit that has looked solid in recent weeks.
Gordon said there are arguments between the squad but that's because they demand high standards.
He said; "We argue because we want the best out of each other and that's natural.
"If we keep demanding high standards from each other, there's no doubt that we'll finish at the top end of the table which is something we are certainly capable of doing.
"None of the boys want to settle for mid-table, everyone has high standards and wants to achieve something big this season and I believe we can.
"If we stay in and around it we have a fighting chance, but all the boys and staff believe we can so it's only us who can let ourselves down.
He said Michael Flynn had shown faith in him by waiting for him to return from his enforced lay off and by believing in him
He added: "He is so helpful and was patient with my injury. He spoke to me a lot and told me to take my time but has also been demanding on the football side and wants me playing at the standard he knows I can be at.
"To be consistently playing is my short-term goal and to keep scoring and assisting. Long-term, my goal is promotion, it's as simple as that.
"That is what I've come here for. I spoke to the gaffer before I signed here and said that I want promotion, and I believe we have the team for it as well."
