Walsall co-chairman Ben Boycott welcomes new Walsall addition
Walsall co-chairman Ben Boycott says Richard O’Kelly will serve as a great “mentor and advisor” to both himself and Mat Sadler.
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Club legend O’Kelly returned to Bescot as an associate director in April, with Walsall’s young management team hoping to lean on both his experience and wisdom.
The 67-year-old enjoyed two spells at the Bescot as a player before becoming Dean Smith’s assistant manager back in 2012.
He has since gone on to have stints with Smith at Brentford and Villa – before most recently coming back to the club to help head coach Mat Sadler at the end of last season.
Boycott explained that O’Kelly’s role will not be full-time but feels he will be a crucial addition to the club.