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Walsall's Emmanuel Adegboyega tips former team mate to be hit at Bescot

Emmanuel Adegboyega insists Walsall supporters should be excited by the signing of his former team-mate Evan Weir from Drogheda United.

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Weir, who played with Adegboyega for the Drogs last season, returned to Ireland on loan after completing his switch to Walsall in the winter.

The left-back has already scored three goals in seven appearances in all competitions this term and will join up with Walsall ahead of pre-season.

And Adegboyega believes the Saddlers will be welcoming a “quality left-back” into their ranks.

He said: “You can expect a quality left-back. Playing with Evan, he’s very good in terms of his left-foot is special.

“I think he scored one free-kick from close to the halfway line and another from 20 yards out.

“Walsall should be very excited because he’s a very good up and coming talent.”