Key Walsall man primed for lead role
Walsall boss Mat Sadler expects Ryan Stirk to “lead by example” in the absence of the injured Brandon Comley.
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Comley is expected to miss at least the first three weeks of the new campaign after suffering a fractured leg in Walsall’s second pre-season friendly against Villa.
Stirk, who arrived from Birmingham City last summer, scored three goals and set-up five more in 37 league appearances during his debut season.