It's been a long time since Walsall supporters have had much to shout about.
Since the Saddlers won League Two in 2006-07, the following 17 seasons have seen one play-off campaign, a relegation back to the fourth tier in 2018-19 and 14 finishes between 10th and 20th in Leagues One and Two.
To be brutal, it’s been a muddle of mediocrity and Walsall have barely flirted with a return to League One in the five seasons since their demotion, with last season’s 11th place finish their highest.
Yet, thanks to the impact of Mat Sadler, one of the best young bosses in the EFL who turned out 113 times for the aptly named Saddlers in his playing days, a previously fractured and disenchanted fanbase has a reason to dream again.