Chris Nicholl, formerly a Saints player as well as Lawrie McMenemy's successor has been dismissed by Walsall. Chris was assistant manager to Ray Graydon who departed the club yesterday. Nicholl had been in charge of Walsall himself from 1994 -1997 but was chosen not to succeed Graydon.
Walsall chairman Jeff Bonser read: "I had an amiable meeting with Chris. We discussed the situation and agreed that since he had been appointed by Ray Graydon, and with new management coming into the club, it would be in the best interests of both parties for him to leave. We would like to thank Chris for his services, and wish him well for the future."