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Dean Keates sacked as Walsall boss: Joe Masi reaction - WATCH

Joe Masi spoke to Richard Fletcher following the news Dean Keates had been relieved of his managerial duties.

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Joe Masi and Richard Fletcher

The 40-year-old, a Saddlers hero after winning three promotions with the club as player, was relieved of his duties following today's 3-1 loss to Oxford.

That defeat has left Walsall sitting 22nd in League One table and with relegation a real possibility with just five games of the season remaining.

Keates, who is from Beechdale in Walsall, leaves the club after just 13 months at the helm.