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Jimmy Walker: A massive chance to write yourself in Walsall folklore

The win in the Crewe game was so important. To actually get that winning feeling back was crucial.

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It was heartbreaking to miss out on promotion in the last seconds but I actually think it galvanised the team. They got that winning feeling back and there is something different in there. 

We've found a new way of playing, the younger players have come in and given everyone a lift. The work ethic at Chesterfield and the work rate the lads put in, especially Jamie Jellis and George Hall either side of Jamille Matt, was excellent. 

They covered every blade of grass and we set-up really well. Momentum is massive, so to get that win at Crewe and then to get a win in the first leg and play so well. 

I saw a shift after that. The fans shifted, the players looked like they thought, 'right it's down to business now' and the confidence was back. 

A couple of wins does that to you, it changes things around. It looks like everyone has come together and said this is our time, we've nearly blown it and we've got a second chance. 

We've got a massive opportunity to put it right and write ourselves into folklore. 

It's going to be a team effort. They need to know their jobs, the game plan has to be right. Wimbledon are a decent side and will be quite expansive. 

We have to fill the gaps, we have to get the balance right because you can't run around and chase around at Wembley for 90 minutes.