Saddlers check on Byrne

Irish defender hoping to impress Mullen

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Saddlers check on Byrne

Byrne: Seeking new club

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Walsall have offered a trial to Richie Byrne, with the defender currently available as a free agent.

The 27-year-old is expected to feature for the Saddlers' reserve side in a Birmingham Senior Cup tie at Solihull Moors on Tuesday.

The Irishman is on the lookout for a new club after recently being released by Walsall's League One rivals Oldham at the conclusion of a short-term deal.

He began his career in his homeland with Shamrock Rovers, before spending five years in Scotland taking in spells at Dunfermline and Aberdeen.

Pedigree

He recently underwent a short trial period at SPL outfit Inverness Caledonian Thistle, before catching the eye of Walsall boss Jimmy Mullen.

"Richie is a player who has been on my radar for a little while," Mullen told the Express and Star.

"He can play full-back and centre-back and has a decent pedigree.

"Tonight is a good opportunity to see him in action."

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