Walsall has signed Richard Keogh as assistant head coach. The ex-Carlisle United defender joins new boss Lee Grant's backroom team at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium.
What happened?
Keogh left his coaching position at Barnsley at the end of last season. He will now aim to help Grant deliver success at Walsall.
Why it matters for Walsall
The 39-year-old will bring valuable experience to the team. Keogh enjoyed a popular playing spell at Brunton Park, making 95 appearances across two spells between 2007 and 2010.
What comes next?
Walsall finished 13th in League Two last season, with 65 points from 46 games, scoring and conceding 56 goals. The team's recent form has been LLWLL, with a last result of Bromley 3-1 Walsall on 2026-05-02.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th in League Two |
| Goals this season | 56 scored, 56 conceded |
| Title race | 22 points behind leaders Bromley |
| Last result | Bromley 3-1 Walsall (2026-05-02) |
| Recent form | 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first) |
