Richard O'Kelly returns to Walsall as assistant manager
Former Walsall player and coach Richard O'Kelly has returned to the club as assistant manager until the end of the season.
The 66-year-old from West Bromwich enjoyed two spells as a player for the Saddlers in the 1970's and 1980's, and also had two spells as assistant to former manager Dean Smith.
O'Kelly also followed Smith to Villa, before leaving in 2021.
Now, he returns to Walsall to assist interim head coach Mat Sadler until the end of the season, alongside goalkeeper coach Dan Watson.
This move comes after Michael Flynn was sacked on Wednesday, following a 3-0 loss to Harrogate the night before.
Flynn's assistant Wayne Hatswell also departed, as first team coach Sadler stepped up as interim, while the club begin their search for a new boss.
