Junior to stay

Today's Express and Star is suggesting that Walsall's Samba Star Junior will be at the Bescot Stadium next season

Now that this seasons formalities are all but over Lee is  turning his attention to sorting out next seasons squad and Junior has done more than enough to warrant an offer for next season.

Lee told the E&S that Junior wants to stay and that he has been made an offer. It is now in the player hands, and if he wants to stay it all sounds simple.

The Saddlers have had their fingers burnt  South Americans in the past, most notably when Gino Padula won the player of the season award and then turned up at the JJB Stadium instead of the Bescot for pre season training !

Despite Bica, Herivelto, Otta and Padula all failing to settle in Walsall Junior has shown that South Americans can cope with the Walsall way of life ! He has been willing to change his style of play, and we now see him chasing back, putting his foot in and TRYING to win headers.

His goal against Preston is regarded as being the best since Boli's bicycle kick , and he has weighed in with some crucial goals this season, and non more important than Saturdays winner against Grimsby Town.

Junior should feel right at home in Walsall after striking up a good relationship with Jorge Leitao both on and off the pitch. The dressing room has had a real continental flavour ever since we moved to the Bescot Stadium, and Junior shouldn't feel to homesick in their.

Will he stay ? Will he go ? Will he turn up when he is meant to ? Will he like our offer ? Will Lee wait around for an answer (He doesn't like waiting)..... We will just have to wait and see.......but all parties are making the right kind of noises.

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