"That is very hard to take so late in the game.
"The sending off affected us more than it did Cardiff because losing a defender is always harder than losing a striker.
"The referee was spot on. Both players had to be sent off.
"But it is clear that we need to strengthen our squad and I am doing all I can to sign a new striker."
Lennie Lawrence
"I have to say that I did not think the goal would come.
"But it was no more than we deserved from our performance. We kept going and finally got our reward."
"I said to the lads the higher you go in football the more games are won in the last five minutes.
"For Walsall it was a massive body blow, just as it was a massive boost for us. The lads kept going and kept their composure."
Rhys Weston
"It was testament to our character in the end, we never gave up and deserved a win.
"Their goalkeeper James Walker made some fantastic saves, but we kept going and didn't panic.
"We're better suited to this division, there's more space and our ball players can get more involved.
"The new boys have settled in really well - Richard Langley was outstanding at Walsall.
"We've got all the ingredients we need for a successful season and we'll back ourselves against anyone in the division."
Goalscorer Gareth Whalley
"Thorney gave me the ball and wanted it back, but I got in my shot before he could get there."