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Derek Bish

Deputy Sports Editor

Deputy sports editor for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wycherley is the Town hero thanks to late penalty save - non-league round-up

Wycherley is the Town hero thanks to late penalty save - non-league round-up

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: "There is no pressure on us": Shifnal Town feeling good for trip to leaders - non-league previews

"There is no pressure on us": Shifnal Town feeling good for trip to leaders - non-league previews

Supporting image for story: Old flame Gareth Ainsworth returns to Shrewsbury Town with his new partner

Old flame Gareth Ainsworth returns to Shrewsbury Town with his new partner

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton has his say on Shrewsbury Town using AI technology and who has 'final say'

Michael Appleton has his say on Shrewsbury Town using AI technology and who has 'final say'

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Here is why Tom Anderson says 'the best is yet to come' from Shrewsbury Town

Here is why Tom Anderson says 'the best is yet to come' from Shrewsbury Town

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kabia off the mark amid lack of attacking options - the Shrewsbury debrief

Kabia off the mark amid lack of attacking options - the Shrewsbury debrief

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town boss gives big fitness update on key man

Shrewsbury Town boss gives big fitness update on key man

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton pleased with one vastly-improved area at Shrewsbury Town

Michael Appleton pleased with one vastly-improved area at Shrewsbury Town

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolves at home again as Sporting Khalsa draw Birmingham City - Women's FA Cup draw

Wolves at home again as Sporting Khalsa draw Birmingham City - Women's FA Cup draw

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town analysis: Quality does not match Salop's new-found endeavour

Shrewsbury Town analysis: Quality does not match Salop's new-found endeavour

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: "It's something we definitely need to address" - Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury Town's away form

"It's something we definitely need to address" - Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury Town's away form

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Four players get a four in defeat at Fleetwood

Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Four players get a four in defeat at Fleetwood

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Supporting image for story: "Didn't do enough" - Michael Appleton's reaction to Shrewsbury Town's defeat at Fleetwood Town

"Didn't do enough" - Michael Appleton's reaction to Shrewsbury Town's defeat at Fleetwood Town

Supporting image for story: Fleetwood Town 3 Shrewsbury Town 1 - match report

Fleetwood Town 3 Shrewsbury Town 1 - match report

Supporting image for story: Fleetwood 3 Shrewsbury 1: As it happened

Fleetwood 3 Shrewsbury 1: As it happened

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Goals galore in two Salop Leisure League games that survive the weather

Goals galore in two Salop Leisure League games that survive the weather

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Agreements in principle' confirmed in latest Shrewsbury Town takeover update

'Agreements in principle' confirmed in latest Shrewsbury Town takeover update

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire rugby starlet living his American dream in Tennessee

Shropshire rugby starlet living his American dream in Tennessee

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United learn FA Trophy opponents

AFC Telford United learn FA Trophy opponents

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oliver gets the better of junior rivals at the age of just nine - golf round-up

Oliver gets the better of junior rivals at the age of just nine - golf round-up

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: In-form Shifnal look to keep the goals flowing - non-league previews

In-form Shifnal look to keep the goals flowing - non-league previews

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United looking to fill their problem position again

AFC Telford United looking to fill their problem position again

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town hold on to go nine without defeat - non-league round-up

Shifnal Town hold on to go nine without defeat - non-league round-up

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: "He's my dad first" - Shrewsbury Town's Sam Stubbs on life as the son of a Premier League legend

"He's my dad first" - Shrewsbury Town's Sam Stubbs on life as the son of a Premier League legend

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Bridgnorth ready to battle for a play-off place - non-league previews

AFC Bridgnorth ready to battle for a play-off place - non-league previews

Supporting image for story: Preview: The key changes as Shrewsbury Town look to build on recent form at Oldham Athletic

Preview: The key changes as Shrewsbury Town look to build on recent form at Oldham Athletic

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Clean sheets, ton-up Taylor and a special combination - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

Clean sheets, ton-up Taylor and a special combination - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

Supporting image for story: "I want them to continue that" - Shrewsbury boss on keeping his side 'grounded'

"I want them to continue that" - Shrewsbury boss on keeping his side 'grounded'

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I'd be kicking myself" - Shrewsbury Town goal hero on team-mate's quality

"I'd be kicking myself" - Shrewsbury Town goal hero on team-mate's quality

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: "That would be my challenge to them" - Shrewsbury Town v Crawley Town preview

"That would be my challenge to them" - Shrewsbury Town v Crawley Town preview

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth aiming to get play-off bid back on track - non-league previews

Bridgnorth aiming to get play-off bid back on track - non-league previews

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: "It won't be an easy game for them" - South Shields' FA Cup warning to Shrewsbury Town

"It won't be an easy game for them" - South Shields' FA Cup warning to Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Home comforts at last and George Lloyd selection call - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

Home comforts at last and George Lloyd selection call - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury score 20 as Shropshire League takes centre stage - women's football round-up

Shrewsbury score 20 as Shropshire League takes centre stage - women's football round-up

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town striker heads out on loan

Shrewsbury Town striker heads out on loan

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town hoping to end run of draws, while ex-Bridgnorth favourite returns - non-league previews

Shifnal Town hoping to end run of draws, while ex-Bridgnorth favourite returns - non-league previews

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town crash out of the FA Cup - women's football round-up

Shrewsbury Town crash out of the FA Cup - women's football round-up

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Shrewsbury Town loanee scores FA Trophy stunner

Watch: Shrewsbury Town loanee scores FA Trophy stunner

Supporting image for story: Shifnal's first Trophy campaign ended by Trinity - non-league football round-up

Shifnal's first Trophy campaign ended by Trinity - non-league football round-up

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town goalkeepers staking their claim

Shrewsbury Town goalkeepers staking their claim

Supporting image for story: Hosts Barrow give hope of a revival, but Salop need a hero - Shrewsbury Town preview

Hosts Barrow give hope of a revival, but Salop need a hero - Shrewsbury Town preview

Supporting image for story: Shifnal targeting a Trophy upset - non-league round-up

Shifnal targeting a Trophy upset - non-league round-up

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Ruthless and resolute' - Shrewsbury Town's target to end winless home run

'Ruthless and resolute' - Shrewsbury Town's target to end winless home run

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal on top after a perfect start - Shropshire women's football round-up

Shifnal on top after a perfect start - Shropshire women's football round-up

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire cricketer selected for England Lions tour with Andrew Flintoff

Shropshire cricketer selected for England Lions tour with Andrew Flintoff

Supporting image for story: "There are others we could put in" - Wilkin revels in AFC Telford United's attacking options

"There are others we could put in" - Wilkin revels in AFC Telford United's attacking options

Supporting image for story: Home struggles, attendances and keeper swap - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

Home struggles, attendances and keeper swap - the Shrewsbury Town debrief

Supporting image for story: Shifnal twice pegged back as Alport also held to a 2-2 draw - non-league round-up

Shifnal twice pegged back as Alport also held to a 2-2 draw - non-league round-up

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United on the road in FA Cup fourth qualifying round

AFC Telford United on the road in FA Cup fourth qualifying round