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Walsall FC Reporter

Express & Star sport reporter covering Walsall FC.

May 19, 2025

Cricket round-up: Shrewsbury slip off top spot after Halesowen defeat

May 18, 2025

Shropshire secure top spot in NCCA Trophy with Suffolk win

April 24, 2025

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Michael Appleton confident 'good times' will return at Shrewsbury Town

April 17, 2025

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Shrewsbury issue Funso Ojo injury update ahead of Easter fixtures

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Michael Appleton encouraged by "positive" talks over Shrewsbury future

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Michael Appleton keen to see more of Shrewsbury striker Callum Stewart

April 15, 2025

The Croud Meadow. Photo: James Baylis / AMA

Dave Edwards: Shrewsbury would be crazy to rush into takeover decision

April 14, 2025

The sun sets over the Croud Meadow home stadium of Shrewsbury Town (AMA/James Baylis)

Shrewsbury Town spend lowest amount on agent fees in League One

April 9, 2025

Masters debut "dream come true" for local golf sensation Aaron Rai

April 8, 2025

Roman Allen challenges for the ball during Whitchurch Alport's defeat (Image by Liam Pritchard)

Shifnal Town win but see title hopes ended by Whitchurch Alport defeat

Grassroots|Apr 8

April 6, 2025

Eric Henderson misses his penalty for Telford Tigers. (Image by Edward Bowen)

Telford Tigers suffer penalty shoot-out defeat in NIHL play-offs

April 1, 2025

Freddie Bishton celebrates opening the scoring for Whitchurch Alport. (Image by Liam Pritchard)

Shifnal Town still mathematically in title hunt after away win

March 30, 2025

Harry Ferguson equalises for Telford. (Image by Ed Bowen)

Telford Tigers gave "everything" in overtime defeat to Leeds Knights

Steve Bull 60 at 60: Top 60 goals - part three

March 29, 2025

Steve Bull completes his hat-trick against Grimsby

Steve Bull 60 at 60: Top 60 goals - part two

March 28, 2025

Steve Bull 60 at 60: Top 60 goals - part one

March 18, 2025

From Zimbabwe to Brazil - when are Wolves' 13 international stars in action?

March 10, 2025

Aaron Rai at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Image by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Wolverhampton's Aaron Rai bags big pay cheque at Arnold Palmer Invitational

March 8, 2025

Everton boss David Moyes stands pitchside

Five times Wolves conquered David Moyes

March 4, 2025

Harry Bower takes aim for Whitchurch Alport. (Image by Liam Pritchard)

Whitchurch Alport exit FA Vase after blowing two-goal lead

March 2, 2025

Finn Howells celebrates scoring his hat-trick for Telford Tigers. (Image by Edward Bowen)

Telford Tigers 8-5 Sheffield Steeldogs: Late surge secures back-to-back wins

March 1, 2025

Decade-long record Wolves will be looking to extend at Bournemouth

February 28, 2025

Wolves' last six FA Cup fifth round ties

February 22, 2025

Wolves signing Nasser Djiga "learning" as potential first team chance looms

February 21, 2025

Emmanuel Agbadou (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves boss confirms Emmanuel Agbadou blow as Jorgen Strand Larsen returns

February 15, 2025

Liverpool vs Wolves: 5 memorable wins at Anfield

February 9, 2025

Wolves fans stopped at Chorley FC before Blackburn win.

Hundreds of Wolves fans make historic Chorley FC visit

February 6, 2025

Wolves' last six FA Cup fourth round ties

February 4, 2025

Wolves deadline day signing Marshall Munetsi. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

New Wolves signing makes 'dream come true' after deadline day transfer

February 3, 2025

Derby loanee Harry Hawkins tries to get forward

Derby County loanee extends Telford United stay

January 31, 2025

Wolves vs Aston Villa: Last five Molineux meetings

January 27, 2025

Vitor Pereira (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

How Vitor Pereira's first seven league games compare to past five Wolves managers

January 21, 2025

Telford Tigers in action against Swindon Wildcats. (Image by Edward Bowen / ebphotography)

Telford Tigers beaten by the 'stronger team' in Swindon Wildcats crushing, admits Tom Watkins

January 15, 2025

Derek Vaughan poses with his medals at the British Rowing Indoor Championships.

Telford trio taste medal success at British Rowing Championships

January 8, 2025

Derby loanee Harry Hawkins tries to get forward

AFC Telford United extend Harry Hawkins loan from Derby County

England Golf select Shropshire trio to represent West Midlands

January 7, 2025

Whitchurch Alport's Lewis Bloor.

Shifnal Town strengthen grip on Midland Premier Division play-off spots with resounding win

December 17, 2024

Vitor Pereira (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

Who Vitor Pereira is set to face in his first six Premier League games as Wolves boss

Sport|Dec 17, 2024

Rugby round-up: Bridgnorth and Newport fall to defeats

Sport|Dec 17, 2024

Tom Watkins hails "outstanding" performance after Telford Tigers return to winning ways

Sport|Dec 17, 2024

December 12, 2024

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Shrewsbury Town defender Aaron Pierre embraces competition under Gareth Ainsworth

Sport|Dec 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

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Gareth Ainsworth searches for continuity in Shrewsbury Town's survival plot

Sport|Dec 11, 2024

December 10, 2024

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Gareth Ainsworth remains positive over Shrewsbury Town's survival hopes amid relegation fears

Sport|Dec 10, 2024

December 4, 2024

Zara Hussain (centre) pictured with mother Laura Lewis (left) and coach Toheed Tazeem (right).

Telford's Zara Hussain wins third national boxing title

Sport|Dec 4, 2024

December 2, 2024

Grace Tulley, 11, with her trophies.

Young Shrewsbury tennis star reaches national stage

Sport|Dec 2, 2024

November 26, 2024

Mario Lemina (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves captain delivers "step by step" verdict after recent turnaround

Sport|Nov 26, 2024

November 20, 2024

Gobowen Martial Arts Club.

How martial arts continues to help the community in Gobowen

Sport|Nov 20, 2024

November 15, 2024

Members of Worfield Cricket Club U15’s presented with the SCB U15’s South East Division Champions trophy, pictured with coach Sam Whitney.

Worfield CC celebrate league success in Under-15 South East Division

Sport|Nov 15, 2024

November 14, 2024

Shrewsbury Women's Rugby Club celebrates their victory over Stone on home soil.

Shrewsbury Women's Rugby win home opener over Stone

Sport|Nov 14, 2024

November 12, 2024

Whitchurch Alport celebrates shoot-out success in the FA Vase.

Jack Sheward's triple shoot-out heroics inspire Whitchurch Alport to FA Vase victory

Sport|Nov 12, 2024