Robinson fires Dons warning

Robinson fires Dons warning

Published Mar. 20, 2013 9:16 a.m. ET

Walsall have signed Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the season.

The England U19 international will replace Aaron McCarey, who has been recalled by Wolves, in the Saddlers' squad and could make his debut against Hartlepool in Saturday's League One game.

United have high hopes for Johnstone, who has impressed for their U21 side this season, but following Ben Amos' recall from Hull City the 19-year-old is set for a spell away to gain more experience.

Johnstone has already had temporary spells with Oldham and Scunthorpe and made 13 appearances for the latter last season.

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Walsall boss Dean Smith told the club's official website: "It was unfortunate that Aaron was recalled, but he will be replaced by a very able lad in Sam Johnstone.

"I know that Manchester United have high aspirations for him and he has already had a couple of previous loan spells at this level, so he knows what it's all about.

"I know a lot about the lad and watched him in action recently. I've had some very positive reports on him and am delighted to be able to bring him on board until the end of the season."

The Dons boss was fuming as Pogba cancelled out Patrick Bamford's opener then struck the winner before Anthony Kay picked up two yellow cards.

Robinson said: "That was a shambles. We were the best team for the first half-hour but the final half-hour was totally unacceptable and I apologise to the fans.

"I will be here next season but if they keep playing like that then some of those players won't be.

"We have some good young players at this club and I will start playing them instead - it might mean more to them.

"We should have had a penalty for a blatant handball and their first goal comes from a free-kick that was given but nobody knows what for.

"We are struggling because we only had four people on the bench and three people playing who could only manage an hour and it's hard but our mentality should be stronger when the fatigue kicks in.

"I can't defend Anthony Kay. It was two blatant yellow cards and he has let everyone at the club down."

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