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Walsall caretaker boss Jon Whitney could make changes as they try to recover from a 3-0 defeat at Barnsley in Thursday nights Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final second leg, live on Sky Sports 1. Marcus Cannon Jersey . The Saddlers need to overcome the deficit after losing at Oakwell on Saturday and Jordy Hiwula and Sam Mantom could return after coming off the bench.Isaiah Osbourne is fit after being out for the season with a serious knee injury he suffered last summer. Romaine Sawyers could play his last game for the club with the forward out of contract at the end of the season along with several other players, including defender Andy Taylor. Highlights of the Sky Bet League 1 semi-final 1st leg between Barnsley and Walsall, which the hosts won 3-0 Barnsley caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom declared a clean bill of health as his side bids for a swift return to Wembley after lifting the Johnstones Paint Trophy in April.Heckingbottom has no new injury or suspension problems and could name the same starting XI for the fifth straight game.Defenders James Bree and George Smith (both hamstring) are hoping to return to full training this week but are not expected to feature. Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom said his side still have work to do after they beat Walsall in the first leg of their Sky Bet play-off semi-final Winger Ryan Williams (groin) and striker Marley Watkins (broken jaw) are long-term absentees, while Harry Chapman, Ivan Toney and Aidy White are among those pushing for recalls.OPTA STATSWalsall have won just two of their last 10 home league matches against Barnsley (D3 L5).Both teams have scored in each of the last 11 clashes between Walsall and Barnsley at the Bankss Stadium.Walsall have won four of their last five league games at home, drawing the other. Walsall boss was Jon Whitney was disappointed with his sides 3-0 defeat to Barnsley in the first leg of their Sky Bet League 1 play off semi final. The Tykes have conceded just five goals in their last 12 away trips in League One, keeping eight clean sheets in the process.The Saddlers have won just one of their four second leg play-off ties (D1 L2), though that win did arrive in their most recent second leg fixture (4-2 v Stoke City in 2001).Barnsley are unbeaten in their last eight away games in the league (W5 D3), and have lost just one of their last 13 trips dating back to December 2015.Walsall - who need at least three goals to progress to the final - have scored more than twice on just two occasions at the Bankss Stadium this season.Sam Winnall has registered braces in back-to-back games for Barnsley, including the last two goals of the tie.OLLIES PREDICTIONI was blown away by Barnsley on Saturday - they were sensational and in Sam Winnall they could have the best player in League One. Not only is he a goal machine, he can also set up his team-mates too. The way he pulled the ball back for Adam Hammill to force the own-goal was equally as impressive as his two goals. Walsall were tactically all over the place. They tried to overplay and didnt suss the impact of the home crowd and the situation - sometimes you have to be more cautious. They now have a mountain to climb against a Barnsley team who have shown automatic promotion form in the league since Christmas.OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds 11/1) Get a Sky Sports Day Pass Dont miss Walsall v Barnsley. Watch live on NOW TV for ￡6.99. No contract Drew Bledsoe Jersey . -- Alex Anthopoulos spoke volumes with what he didnt say on right-hander Ervin Santana. Shea McClellin Jersey . However, the intensity and physicality that has characterized the postseason so far has caught Gretzky by surprise. "Its a little bit risqué right now," Gretzky told Philadelphia radio station 97.BAYAMON, Puerto Rico -- Danny Garcia successfully defended his two 140-pound titles Saturday night in a 12-round slugfest with Mauricio Herrera. Garcias improved to 28-0 in the fifth defence of his WBC light welterweight crown and fourth of his WBA belt. He received winning scores of 116-112 from two judges and the third had the fighters even at 114. Garcias right eye was swollen after the early rounds and his nose bloodied by a big shot from Herrera (20-4) in the ninth. Fighting his way off the ropes, the champion rallied with some solid shots to end the round. "I just needed to keep my composure and throw power shots," Garcia said. It wasnt an easy fight for Garcia, a Philadelphia native with deep Puerto Rican roots who was driven on by a raucous crowd of more than 10,100 in his mothers hometown. "Of course it was an advantage," Garcia said. The 33-year-old Herrera threw and landed slightly moore punches than the 25-year-old champion, but Garcia finished with a wide edge in power punches. Steve Grogan Jersey. . Both fighters remained active in a bout that picked up pace and quality in the later rounds. Herrera couldnt match Garcias power, but his toughness and guile was evident. "I felt I won the fight. I thought it was close, but I thought I won," Herrera said. "Hes a crafty veteran," Garcia said. "I just had to make adjustments." The title defence was seen as a stepping stone to bigger paydays and is sure to spur talk about a potential showdown with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather. Garcia said after the fight he may consider moving up to 147 pounds, saying coming in heavy for Saturdays fight may have hurt his performance. Still, hes happy to leave his parents homeland with his belts in tow. "Everybody comes after me. They want what I got," he said. 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