Merson is new Saddlers boss
11/05/2004 - 13:05:03Former England international Paul Merson has been appointed player-manager of Walsall on a permanent basis.
The 36-year-old took over as caretaker after Colin Lee left the club in mid-April.
Walsall were relegated to Division Two on goal difference at the weekend despite beating Rotherham 3-2 at the Bescot Stadium.
The Saddlers had lost their previous five matches – three with Merson in charge – without scoring a goal.
