Matt Maher's 60-second Walsall update - Apr 5

Sports reporter Matthew Maher discusses the latest coming out of the Walsall camp as interim boss Jon Whitney declares his days as a physio are over.

The 45-year-old has been in control of first-team affairs following the sacking of Sean O'Driscoll and has impressed, with three wins and one defeat from his four games in charge.

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Whitney has been trusted by the Saddlers board to mastermind their promotion push and has been assured he will remain in charge until the end of the campaign.

A former defender, Whitney has previously been employed as Walsall's physio, and was also assistant manager to O'Driscoll.

But now he is fully focused on showing everyone he has what it takes to be a top coach – starting with the job at the Banks's Stadium.

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