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Tyler Roberts says farewell to Walsall

Saddlers loanee Tyler Roberts has signalled his departure from the Banks’s with a message thanks fans, players and staff for his time with Walsall.

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Roberts, who joined on loan from The Hawthorns in the summer, has scored five League One goals this season Albion boss Alan Pardew is hoping to tempt him into signing a new Baggies deal.

Roberts, aged 19, has only five months left on his current deal. He tweeted yesterday: “Thank You to Everybody (fans, players, staff) @WFCOfficial for making me feel so welcome throughout my loan.

"I am forever grateful for the trust and confidence you put in me to perform.”

Roberts made 15 league appearances for the Saddlers, scoring five goals in the process.