Mooney helped Swindon to the play-offs in 2003-4 (Getty Images)

The Saddlers' top-scorer missed their defeat by League One leaders Swansea, but expects to be ready to play again after an 11-day break.

"Missing Swansea was risk-management," the 36-year-old told the club website.

"I had played four games quickly after a month out and didn't want to risk being out for another spell. Hopefully I'll play every match from now on."

Despite his age Mooney has started around two-thirds of the Saddlers' league games this season, but was sidelined for a month after suffering a hamstring injury at Port Vale on Boxing Day.

He scored 19 league goals in his one season at Swindon in 2003-4, helping the Robins to the League One play-off semi-finals.