League I round-up

Jan 12 2009 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

OUT-of-action Walsall sacked manager Jimmy Mullen on a day when Town’s was one of only three League I games to beat the big freeze.

The 12th-placed Saddlers acted after just four wins in their last 16 games. Coach John Schofield has been placed in temporary charge.

“The decision has been taken as a result of a sequence of disappointing results, particularly at home games,” said Walsall in a statement.

“It was necessary to take this decision in the best interests of the club.”

Leicester went five points clear at the top with a 3-0 home win over Leyton Orient.

Matt Oakley, Mark Davies and Paul Dickov, with a late penalty, got the goals.

Town target Danny Graham got his 14th goal of the season as Carlisle won 2-0 at Leeds.

Ex-Elland Road man Michael Bridges was also on the mark.

Leeds’ Luciano Becchio hit a post during the second half.