Premier League News & Scores

Premier League News & Scores

7 Mar 2011

Swindon 0-0 Walsall

Walsall held of a determined Swindon to escape the County Ground with a share of the points.

Despite striking the bar twice Swindon were unable to find a breakthrough as Walsall kept their 4th clean sheet in 5 games and in turn, were able to grab a vital point to keep them 3 points clear of the drop zone.

Swindon boss Paul Hart was hoping to secure all three points in his first game in charge at the club but Walsall keeper Jimmy Walker was on hand to hold the Swindon attack at the final hurdle.

Saddlers boss Dean Smith was pleased to have another clean sheet, but also new his side could have been better going forward.

“We were very resolute and worked hard”. “That's three clean sheets on the spin, which is pleasing.

“We came here with a game plan; the onus was on them to come at us, but we did what we had to do. The only disappointment was that we didn't pass the ball as well as I know we can.

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