Ex-Liverpool striker latest to be linked to Bescot hotseat

The express and star are linking ex-Liverpool striker Ian Rust to the vacant managers position at Walsall FC. The Welsh legends name was one that was heavily linked back in February after the departure of Paul Merson.

Rush has experience of League Two having had a spell at Chester City and as the paper indicates 'Rush's profile remains the biggest factor in his favour, with his name sure to be a lure for players in the lowest level of the English game'.

Another ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge, who was in the running last time round is not featuring this time because is keen to pursue media work in the North East.