Walsall have sacked manager Jon Whitney after 15 years at the clubJon Whitney has been sacked as the manager of Sky Bet League One side Walsall. The Saddlers boss has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect, ending a 15-year association with the club. Whitney leaves after Walsall's 2-0 derby defeat to Shrewsbury at the weekend and following a poor run of results that saw the club lose four of their last five games. "The club will now go through the necessary recruitment process while Ian Sharps, assisted by John Ward, will take temporary charge of first-team affairs. Ian Sharps will take temporary charge of the first team and will be assisted by John Ward.

Source: Sky sports March 12, 2018 18:11 UTC