DJ, Dangerous Dougie & youngsters: Five things learned from Walsall's pre-season opener
Walsall correspondent George Bennett looks at five key things learned from Walsall's win over Leamington in their pre-season opener.
Dangerous Dougie
Douglas James-Taylor enjoyed an auspicious return to Walsall with a first half brace in the 4-1 victory over Leamington.
The 21-year-old formed a strong partnership with Danny Johnson, and also combined effectively with Tom Knowles.
James-Taylor was a bundle of energy up front, and constantly dropped between the lines to initiate attacking moves.
His two goals crowned an all-round strong display, and suggested, albeit against non-league opposition, that he can offer a different style of centre-forward in Mat Sadler’s squad.
DJ on track
There were roughly 28 seconds on the clock when Johnson produced the deadlock breaking strike at the New Windmill Ground.
