By Matt Badcock
DEAN KEATES says he understands Wrexham fans’ questions about the timing of his departure – but says he couldn’t let the chance to manage boyhood club Walsall pass by.
Thirty-nine-year-old Keates – a Walsall legend after two playing spells there – left the Red Dragons on Friday with the Welsh outfit fourth in the National League table.
The Saddlers sacked manager Jon Whitney last Monday following four defeats in five games and Keates immediately became the frontrunner to replace him. His release clause was triggered by the League One club in the...