Nicky Devlin: Walsall sign Scottish right-back following Ayr United exit

Nicky Devlin captained Ayr United in the Scottish Championship last season

Walsall have signed Ayr United skipper Nicky Devlin following his decision to turn down a new deal with the relegated Scottish League One club.

Former Scotland Under-19 international Devlin, 23, becomes the English League One side's fourth summer signing.

He follows the arrivals of fellow Scottish full-back Luke Leahy, Crewe defender Jon Guthrie and goalkeeper Mark Gillespie.

Jon Whitney's Walsall finished 14th in League One last season.

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