Hutchings warning for fit skipper
Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has warned fit-again skipper Mark Hughes his place is by no means assured for the trip to Tranmere in League One.
The Saddlers captain has recovered from the hip problem which has kept him sidelined for the last three games and returns to contention for tomorrow's trip to Prenton Park.
But Hughes could find his path to the first team blocked by young duo Clayton McDonald and Manny Smith, with Walsall keeping clean sheets in their last two games with the pair at the heart of the defence.
Hutchings said: "Mark trained on Tuesday and was with us again yesterday morning. He should be involved. Is he guaranteed to start? No.
"Smith and McDonald did very well last week. They have to show that consistency to stay in the team but it's good to have that healthy competition for places.
"No one is guaranteed their place."
