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Walsall: Stoke striker Douglas James-Taylor signs as Gary Waddock appointed assistant coach

Walsall have re-signed Stoke City striker Douglas James-Taylor on a one-year deal.

The 21-year-old will join the Saddlers on a free transfer when he contract with Stoke expires on 1 July.

James-Taylor, who has a further 12-month option on his contract, spent last season on loan with the Saddlers and scored two goals in 30 games.

Walsall have also named former QPR, Wycombe and Aldershot boss Gary Waddock as assistant to head coach Mat Sadler.

Sadler was appointed on 18 May, having taken charge of the final three games of last season as interim boss as they finished 16th in League Two.