[retired_jkkuehl]

Walall Football Club have sacked manager Paul Merson following a run of poor results.

Merson has struggled to convince The Bescot faithful , who are currently a midtable League 1 team.

A statement from Walsall on Monday said: "We would like to thank Paul for the time and effort he has given."

The club is to make an announcement on Tuesday.

Merson left following a crunch meeting with chairman Jeff Bonser but will remain at the club as a player until another managerial offer is found.

[retired_eneko5613]

Good luck! I've found it very difficult managing clubs of our size (Walsall/Rotherham) in the current version of FM.

Oh, and I nearly threw my PC through the window when, in one of my current games, Merson was appointed manager at Millmoor

[retired_jkkuehl]

Nottingham Forest have turned down an approach from League one rivals Walsallto speak with manager Gary Megson.

Walsall parted company with Paul Merson last week and wil now have to widen thier search for a new manager.
The Forest chairman said: "I can confirm that on Monday afternoon Walsall called for permission to speak to Gary.

"But the call lasted about 30 seconds, and the answer was no."

[retired_jkkuehl]

Charlie Domino has been named the new manager of Walsall Football Club.

The 38 year old has been a youth development coach with conference team Tamworth.

Previous manager Paul Merson remains at the club and removed of his managerial duties due to a poor run of results and a poor position.

Domino is yet to name his assistant manager but it seems likely that he may name Merson within the next couple of days.

Walsall are classed as a mid table team but Domino is optismitic about the future of the club "We are no sleeping giant and Premiership football is a long way off, however there is still great potential at the football club and hopefully given time we can move forward."

"There is already a good set up here and it is my responsibility to drive towards Championship football, the club has already been there and there is no reason why it can not return"

[retired_jkkuehl]

Former Walsall manager Paul Merson has been asked to assist new manager Charlie Domino, as expected Merson signs a new Assistant Manager contract and states that he still has plenty to offer the club.

Merson who was sacked due to poor results is currently on the side lines due to a minor injury.

Merson is said to be happy that Domino thinks that he still has something to offer the club. Our main aim is to re-establish Walsall into a Championship side, it is something that I have failed to do, but I'm happy to be assisting Charlie in trying to obtain this objective."

[retired_jkkuehl]

Theres rumours of transfer dealings whistling around the Bescot Stadium.

One known target is 18 year old Lee Collymore who is available on a free transfer. Domino will have to beat non league opposition for the signature of the yougster, however it looks inevitable that he will be linking up with the Saddlers soon.

Kris Taylor is being targeted for a loan move to a number of League 2 clubs. Domino is listening to offers. Also another youngster Sean Platt could be moving to a non league club on a permanent basis. A number of offers have been received and a couple have been accepted. More news will follow shortly.

[retired_jkkuehl]

Taylor goes Posh

Kris Taylor today leaves Bescot on a 2 month loan deal to Peterborough.

Lee Collymore comes to Bescot on a free transfer.

Mark Wright is now attracting interest on a possible loan deal with Bristol Rovers and Peterborough leading the chase.

[retired_jkkuehl]

Youngster Sean Platt is in a player swop deal with James Constable.

Domino has now recruited two young attackers into the club in the hope that they develop into quality goal scorers.

Bennett and Wright are still being targeted by League 2 clubs for loan moves just 1 week before the start of the season.

Brighton have made a firm enquiry about Bennett, a response has been given, but can Brighton match Walsall's demands for a player that has developed through the youth system?

[retired_jkkuehl]

Tranmere are the bookies 6-4 favourites to obtain promotion from League 1 this season, other main contenders for the title are Nottingham Forest 7-4, Brentford, Bristol City and Hartlepool 2-1 and Huddersfild 8-1. Walsall have been installed at 33-1 and Charlie Domino will be able to judge his realistic chances as Walsall face favourites Tranmere the opening day of the season.

[retired_jkkuehl]

Mark Wright leaves Bescot on a 6 month loan deal to League 2 team Bristol Rovers. Wright has been left on the side lines throughout the preseason friendlies due to the in form Darren Wrack.

Wright will hopefully gain valuable first team experience and be ready to challenge for a first team place at Bescot when he returns.