Dean Smith defends his actions in Saddlers' League One defeat

Walsall boss Dean Smith today stood by his actions after being sent off and forced to defend his selection policy.

The Saddlers manager was sent to the stands at the break of Saturday's 2-0 defeat Milton Keynes Dons after a controversial first-half left defender Lee Beevers in goal.

The right-back replaced Jimmy Walker after he was sent off for handling outside the area – with regular No 2 David Grof left out of the squad.

A frustrated Smith was sent off after dissent to referee David Phillips at half-time but insisted he had the right to question Walker's dismissal.

Smith said: "I will apologise if he thought I went in with an aggressive manner but, with the comments, I'll stand by them."