Michael Cain vents fury on Walsall omission

The on-loan Leicester City star was an unused substitute as the Saddlers went down 2-0 to Bristol City in yesterday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy final.

Sam Mantom was instead preferred in his position and Cain took to both Twitter and Instagram shortly after the final whistle to express anger at missing out on a Wembley appearance.

He posted: "Absolutely no loyalty in football no more absalutely (sic) fuming."

Cain's words, quickly picked up on by supporters, meant a sour end to a disappointing day for manager Smith, who admitted his team were well below their best.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a generally fine campaign since joining the Saddlers in late October, initially for a month long loan which was extended through to the end of the season.

Cain made 28 straight starts - scoring three goals - including one in the Saddlers dramatic comeback from 2-0 down at Tranmere in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on route to Wembley.

But since being left out of the side for the 1-0 defeat at Yeovil earlier this month, he has been limited to just two substitute appearances.

There was the return to fitness of reigning player of the season Mantom, who had spent most of the season prior on the sidelines with a knee injur.

It's seen him having to settle for a place on the bench and it was the former Albion youngster who was also preferred at Wembley.

Mantom has now played three straight 90 minutes after being limited to just four substitute appearances prior to that all season.

And speaking after yesterday's game, he described the experience of playing at Wembley as "incredible".

He said: "I never thought I would get close to that a few months ago, with what I have been through.

"It is testament to the work we have done. It is an experience I will remember forever, though we are disappointed to lose.

"I think personally I did myself justice and can be proud of how I played."