Walsall today released defender Clayton McDonald and Jonny Brain as club legend Jimmy Walker, captain Andy Butler and Emmanuel Ledesma were offered new deals.

Club captain Darren Byfield was today released by Walsall as the Saddlers start their summer rebuilding job.

Comeback king Darren Byfield has labelled Walsall’s home win over Hartlepool as the defining moment in their survival fight.

Walsall striker Darren Byfield has admitted he is in limbo but revealed he wants to stay with the Saddlers.

Walsall picked up a point in their battle against the drop in a dour stalemate with Rochdale.

Darren Byfield today revealed his relief after ending a five-month injury hell.

Walsall captain Darren Byfield has revealed he almost quit football before he started his road to recovery.

Dean Smith is eyeing more Walsall loan swoops – and threw down the gauntlet to his fringe players.

Walsall manager Dean Smith today backed goal-shy Jon Macken and insisted the striker is under no pressure to start scoring.

Walsall captain Darren Byfield is on the verge of returning to sweeten the Saddlers’ survival bid – after successful sugar jabs.