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George Bennett

Walsall FC Reporter

Express & Star sport reporter covering Walsall FC.

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: The story of legendary former scout Mark Crook told in new book 'Feeding the Wolves'

The story of legendary former scout Mark Crook told in new book 'Feeding the Wolves'

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: How Wolves' 2025-26 season compares to the worst starts in Premier League history

How Wolves' 2025-26 season compares to the worst starts in Premier League history

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Define our futures' - New Wolves technical director Matt Jackson issues rallying cry

'Define our futures' - New Wolves technical director Matt Jackson issues rallying cry

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town's nine-match unbeaten run comes to an end

Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town's nine-match unbeaten run comes to an end

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers move on from cup exit with league success at Sheffield Steeldogs

Telford Tigers move on from cup exit with league success at Sheffield Steeldogs

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town loan goalkeeper receives maiden England under-21 call-up

Shrewsbury Town loan goalkeeper receives maiden England under-21 call-up

Supporting image for story: 'I would not leave for any other club' - Rob Edwards opens up on Wolves appointment

'I would not leave for any other club' - Rob Edwards opens up on Wolves appointment

Supporting image for story: Women's football round-up: Reigning champions Shrewsbury Town progress in League Cup

Women's football round-up: Reigning champions Shrewsbury Town progress in League Cup

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jeff Shi issues Wolves 'new chapter' message after Rob Edwards' appointment

Jeff Shi issues Wolves 'new chapter' message after Rob Edwards' appointment

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolves chance, non-league test, a title and Premier League promotion: Rob Edwards' coaching journey ahead of Molineux return

Wolves chance, non-league test, a title and Premier League promotion: Rob Edwards' coaching journey ahead of Molineux return

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 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: Shifnal Town climb into third with victory over Mossley

Step 5/6 round-up: Shifnal Town climb into third with victory over Mossley

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire women's football round-up: Whitchurch Alport claim first league win

Shropshire women's football round-up: Whitchurch Alport claim first league win

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin "bamboozled" by officials after sending off in AFC Telford United draw

Kevin Wilkin "bamboozled" by officials after sending off in AFC Telford United draw

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ex-West Brom defender sent off after 44 seconds in defeat against Real Madrid

Ex-West Brom defender sent off after 44 seconds in defeat against Real Madrid

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Preston emerge as Championship surprise package ahead of West Brom trip

Preston emerge as Championship surprise package ahead of West Brom trip

Supporting image for story: 'Fans love him' - Arsenal hotshot, on loan at Shrewsbury, backed to reach "the top"

'Fans love him' - Arsenal hotshot, on loan at Shrewsbury, backed to reach "the top"

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: How Ryan Mason sold West Brom project to Aston Villa loanee Samuel Iling-Junior

How Ryan Mason sold West Brom project to Aston Villa loanee Samuel Iling-Junior

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason taking "level-headed" approach to West Brom's recent challenges

Ryan Mason taking "level-headed" approach to West Brom's recent challenges

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Taylor Perry embraces "leadership" status as Shrewsbury century beckons

Taylor Perry embraces "leadership" status as Shrewsbury century beckons

Supporting image for story: Vitor Pereira urges Wolves to use "suffering" as motivation to "fight"

Vitor Pereira urges Wolves to use "suffering" as motivation to "fight"

Supporting image for story: Women's football round-up: Wolves hit five in rout over Sporting Khalsa

Women's football round-up: Wolves hit five in rout over Sporting Khalsa

Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: Shifnal climb the table with Stalybridge Celtic win

Step 5/6 round-up: Shifnal climb the table with Stalybridge Celtic win

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: "We can play with both" - Vitor Pereira open to striker partnership at Wolves

"We can play with both" - Vitor Pereira open to striker partnership at Wolves

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Players must 'take responsibility' after Telford Tigers defeat at Romford Raiders

Players must 'take responsibility' after Telford Tigers defeat at Romford Raiders

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford Triathlon Club quintet represent West Midlands at prestigious event

Telford Triathlon Club quintet represent West Midlands at prestigious event

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Everton defender sets his sights on Carabao Cup success ahead of Wolves clash

Everton defender sets his sights on Carabao Cup success ahead of Wolves clash

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers hailed for 'great start' after registering second successive win over MK Lightning

Telford Tigers hailed for 'great start' after registering second successive win over MK Lightning

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Where Wolves finished after their past 6 slowest Premier League starts

Where Wolves finished after their past 6 slowest Premier League starts

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Newport (Salop) top Regional 1 Midlands with back-to-back wins

Rugby round-up: Newport (Salop) top Regional 1 Midlands with back-to-back wins

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United discover potential opponents for FA Cup third qualifying round

AFC Telford United discover potential opponents for FA Cup third qualifying round

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'That's the challenge' - Ryan Mason on Isaac Price's early season hot streak at West Brom

'That's the challenge' - Ryan Mason on Isaac Price's early season hot streak at West Brom

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire set to host Hills Ford Stages as popular event returns in 2026

Shropshire set to host Hills Ford Stages as popular event returns in 2026

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham cricket round-up: Shrewsbury see title hopes ended in surprise defeat

Birmingham cricket round-up: Shrewsbury see title hopes ended in surprise defeat

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town secure progression in the FA Trophy

Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town secure progression in the FA Trophy

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Key AFC Telford United frontman "not too far" away from injury return

Key AFC Telford United frontman "not too far" away from injury return

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury 1-3 Walsall - report: Albert Adomah brings up career century in Saddlers win

Shrewsbury 1-3 Walsall - report: Albert Adomah brings up career century in Saddlers win

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: FA Cup 2nd qualifying draw: AFC Telford United to host Kidderminster Harriers

FA Cup 2nd qualifying draw: AFC Telford United to host Kidderminster Harriers

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington made it "easy" for Ludlow in resounding derby demolition

Wellington made it "easy" for Ludlow in resounding derby demolition

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Shifnal climb into second and Bridgnorth progress in FA Vase

Non-league round-up: Shifnal climb into second and Bridgnorth progress in FA Vase

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Serie A speedster and Cameroon international' Who is Wolves new boy Jackson Tchatchoua?

'Serie A speedster and Cameroon international' Who is Wolves new boy Jackson Tchatchoua?

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ollie Watkins "full of confidence" after prolific pre-season for Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins "full of confidence" after prolific pre-season for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Pickleball star offered the chance to train as a pro in the US

Shrewsbury Pickleball star offered the chance to train as a pro in the US

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Olympian Hector Pardoe sets new world record in 3-lake challenge

Shropshire Olympian Hector Pardoe sets new world record in 3-lake challenge

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pickleball England confirm record numbers for English Open in Telford

Pickleball England confirm record numbers for English Open in Telford

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury Town fixtures selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports

Two Shrewsbury Town fixtures selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports

Supporting image for story: Bowls round-up: Two-horse title race continues between Castlefields and Sir J Bayley

Bowls round-up: Two-horse title race continues between Castlefields and Sir J Bayley

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 award winners recognised as Shropshire FA celebrate Grassroots Awards

12 award winners recognised as Shropshire FA celebrate Grassroots Awards

Supporting image for story: TNS learn next potential Europa Conference League opponents after UEFA draw

TNS learn next potential Europa Conference League opponents after UEFA draw

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women complete double swoop for ex-Burnley pair

Wolves Women complete double swoop for ex-Burnley pair