Graham Coughlan Said to be Interested in Taking Charge of the Saddlers

The former defender is said to be keen to take charge following the departure of Matthew Taylor.

Former Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town manager Graham Coughlan is said to be among a group of people interested in taking charge at Banks's Stadium, with the Dublin-born man understood to be willing to enter negotiations.

Walsall Technical Director Jamie Fullarton has been tasked with securing yet another manager following the recent sacking of Matthew Taylor, who was axed following a string of seven consecutive defeats.

Former Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town chief Graham Coughlan is among those who are interested in becoming Walsall’s next boss, the Express & Star understands.

- Express & Star

47-year-old Coughlan, who took over from former Saddlers manager Darrell Clarke at the Memorial Ground, helped the Pirates stay in League One 2018/19, before leading the side to fourth in the table before moving on to Mansfield in December 2019.

Coughlan, who made appearances for the likes of Livingston, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Shrewsbury Town and Southend United over a 19-year playing career, left the Stags less than a year later following a string of poor results.

Graham's most recent role saw him form part of Sheffield United’s under-23s coaching department, a position he held until the end of last season.

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