HOT ON the heels of Alex Nicholls' agreeing a contract extension last Friday, Walsall Football Club are delighted to announce that Richard Taundry has committed his future to The Saddlers.

As with Nicholls, Taundry has now put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal, keeping him at the Banks's Stadium until the end of the 2011/12 season.

"We're really pleased that Richard has re-signed," explained boss, Chris Hutchings. "I was delighted with the progress he made last term. He is a Walsall lad, who gives his all to the cause.

"As with Alex Nicholls, this is an important signing for the club. He has a bright future in front of him and we're delighted that he sees that future with ourselves."

The 21 year-old made 31 appearances in all competitions last term and is looking forward to continuing his football education under Hutchings at the club he supported as a child.

"This is my club and I'm delighted to have signed a new deal," added Taundry. "I enjoyed my football last season, especially towards the end of the campaign, and I'm looking forward to carrying on from where I left.

"The manager has shown a lot of faith in me and I really enjoy working under him and Martin O'Connor."