Clarke, who watched as his side earned their third win in as many games, admitted he was pleased with the Saddlers' character as they continued their recent spell of form by taking three points off Harry Kewell's Latics.
Goals from Josh Gordon and Elijah Adebayo either side of Carl Piergianni own goal, saw the Reds secure the win, despite Oldham bouncing back from going two behind with Dylan Fage and Piergianni netting for the home side.