Preston Departs as Contract Negotiations Come to an End

Walsall Football Club have this afternoon confirmed that central defender Matt Preston, who was out of contract at the end of last season, has left the club after rejecting a new two-year deal over the summer.

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Whitney Open to Further Additions - Happy to Bide His Time

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has insisted that he is still looking to add players to his squad, but will not rush into anything as he wishes to keep his options open as there is still plenty of time remaining before the transfer window closes.

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Whitney Admits Matt Preston Could Depart as Negotiations Continue

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and revealed that, despite several months of negotiations, central defender Matt Preston - who is out-of-contract at the beginning of next week, could still depart the Banks's Stadium as they are yet to agree terms on a new deal.

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Whitney to Hold Talks With Matt Preston Later Today

As the Walsall squad return to Essington following their three-day boot camp at Cassius Camps, manager Jon Whitney has briefly spoken to the press and confirmed that he will be holding further talks with defender Matt Preston, who is now out-of-contract as his deal expired at the end of June.

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Whitney Hopes to Agree Terms With Saddlers Duo 'Very Soon'

Saddlers manager Jon Whitney has once again spoken to members of the local press and offered a brief update on the status of contract negotiations between the club and a trio of players, revealing that he expects two to sign whilst negotiations will continue with the third.

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Whitney Hopes to Agree Contract Renewals Over the Next Few Weeks

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and offered an update on the negotiations between the club and the soon-to-be out of contract players, insisting that some of the contracts, which he offered shortly after the final game of the season, will be signed in the near future.

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Preston - "I’ve Learned so Much in a Year"

Walsall defender Matt Preston, who has made a total of thirty-two appearances over the course of the season, has spoken to the club journalists ahead of Friday's League One clash with Shrewsbury Town, and discussed how much he has learned during his first full season of first-team football.

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O'Connell Enjoying Life With the Saddlers

Walsall's on-loan Celtic defender Eoghan O'Connell has spoken to the local press ahead of this weekend's League One clash with AFC Wimbledon, and has praised teammates James O'Connor and Matt Preston before discussing how much he is enjoying his loan spell.

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Duo Named in Football League Paper's 'Team of the Day'

Walsall defender Matt Preston and on-loan Saint Jason McCarthy have been named in the Football League Paper's League One 'Team of the Day' following Saturday afternoon's victory over Northampton Town, which saw the Saddlers continue their recent spell of good form.

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Whitney Praise for 'Dominant' Matt Preston

Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and praised central defender Matt Preston, who has forced his way into the manager's plans with his increasingly consistent performances.

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Matt Preston Hopes to Secure a Starting Role

Walsall defender Matt Preston has spoken to the local press ahead of this weekend's League One clash with league leaders Sheffield United, and has discussed his desire to cement a place in the Saddlers' backline.

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Walsall Duo Named in The Football League Paper's 'Team of the Day'

Walsall goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and central defender Matt Preston have been named in the Football League Paper's Sky Bet League One 'Team of the Day' following Saturday's one-all draw with Bradford City.

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Saddlers Signing Session Later Today

Walsall Football Club will be hosting a signing session with several members of the first-team squad set to visit The Club Shop at Banks's Stadium later today.

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Downing Delighted to see Preston Extend his Saddlers Stay

Walsall Vice-Captain Paul Downing has spoken to the local press ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League 1 clash with Sheffield United, and has discussed fellow central defender Matt Preston, and revealed his delight as the youngster extends his Saddlers stay.

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Preston 'Delighted' to Extend his Saddlers' Stay

Following the news that he'd agreed a one-year contract extension, Walsall central defender Matt Preston has spoken to club journalists and discussed his delight as he continues his football education.

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Matt Preston Agrees One-Year Contract Extension

Earlier today, Walsall Football Club confirmed that central defender Matt Preston had become the latest player to agree terms on a contract extension.

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Matt Preston Named in the Football League's 'Team of the Week'

Following last weekend's set of fixtures, which saw Walsall score an injury time winner to take all three points against Colchester United, the Football League, with assistance from supporters on social media, have this afternoon named their 'Team of the Week'.

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PAPER TALK | Preston - "The Result Felt Like We Had Won At Wembley"

Walsall defender Matt Preston has spoken to the local press following his injury time, match winning goal against Colchester United, and has discussed his feelings when he smashed the ball home to secure all three points.

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Preston & Flanagan Hail Chambers as a Model Pro

Ahead of this weekend's Sky Bet League 1 clash with league leaders Burton Albion, Saddlers defender Matt Preston and midfielder Reece Flanagan have both spoken about club Captain Adam Chambers, who recently made his 500th career appearance, insisting he is the model pro, who lives his life to play the game.

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Preston - We're More Than Capable of Winning the Next Two Games

Walsall defender Matt Preston has spoken to the local press ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League 1 match with Wigan Athletic, and has discussed his belief that the next two games, against the Latics and league leaders Burton Albion, are crucial to our season.

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