Owen enjoys lie in the saddle

By John Lyons
Having notched up 60-odd appearances in a little over a year, it’s easy to understand why goalkeeper Owen Evans believes joining Walsall has proved one of the best decisions of his career.
The life of a keeper can be tough. With just that one starting berth and managers often putting experience before youth, it can be difficult to get minutes.
In his Wigan days, the Welshman had loan spells with Witton Albion, Rhyl, North Ferriby United, Sutton United, Macclesfield Town and Cheltenham Town. He then signed permanently for the latter and made 27 league appearances in a season bef...

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