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George Bennett

Walsall FC Reporter

Express & Star sport reporter covering Walsall FC.

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers beaten by the 'stronger team' in Swindon Wildcats crushing, admits Tom Watkins

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

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford trio taste medal success at British Rowing Championships

Telford trio taste medal success at British Rowing Championships

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United extend Harry Hawkins loan from Derby County

AFC Telford United extend Harry Hawkins loan from Derby County

Supporting image for story: England Golf select Shropshire trio to represent West Midlands

England Golf select Shropshire trio to represent West Midlands

January 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town strengthen grip on Midland Premier Division play-off spots with resounding win

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

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Who Vitor Pereira is set to face in his first six Premier League games as Wolves boss

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

Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Bridgnorth and Newport fall to defeats

Rugby round-up: Bridgnorth and Newport fall to defeats

Supporting image for story: Tom Watkins hails "outstanding" performance after Telford Tigers return to winning ways

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

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town defender Aaron Pierre embraces competition under Gareth Ainsworth

Shrewsbury Town defender Aaron Pierre embraces competition under Gareth Ainsworth

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Gareth Ainsworth searches for continuity in Shrewsbury Town's survival plot

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

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Gareth Ainsworth remains positive over Shrewsbury Town's survival hopes amid relegation fears

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

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford's Zara Hussain wins third national boxing title

Telford's Zara Hussain wins third national boxing title

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Young Shrewsbury tennis star reaches national stage

Young Shrewsbury tennis star reaches national stage

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves captain delivers "step by step" verdict after recent turnaround

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

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: How martial arts continues to help the community in Gobowen

How martial arts continues to help the community in Gobowen

November 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Worfield CC celebrate league success in Under-15 South East Division

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

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Women's Rugby win home opener over Stone

Shrewsbury Women's Rugby win home opener over Stone

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jack Sheward's triple shoot-out heroics inspire Whitchurch Alport to FA Vase victory

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

Supporting image for story: Legendary boxing coach Colin Hough reflects on 77-year love for the sport

Legendary boxing coach Colin Hough reflects on 77-year love for the sport

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United's "character" after statement Stamford win

Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United's "character" after statement Stamford win

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin tells players to "enjoy" winning feeling

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin tells players to "enjoy" winning feeling

Supporting image for story: Berkshire Bees 1-6 Telford Tigers: Away day rout helps Tigers climb off the bottom

Berkshire Bees 1-6 Telford Tigers: Away day rout helps Tigers climb off the bottom

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ex-Walsall attacker Aramide Oteh hungry to "kick-start" career with The New Saints

Ex-Walsall attacker Aramide Oteh hungry to "kick-start" career with The New Saints

November 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women hat-trick hero Tammi George hailed as key leader after FA Cup rout

Wolves Women hat-trick hero Tammi George hailed as key leader after FA Cup rout

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch Alport flying high after another home win

Whitchurch Alport flying high after another home win

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin to 'squeeze more' from AFC Telford United ahead of double top end battle

Kevin Wilkin to 'squeeze more' from AFC Telford United ahead of double top end battle

Supporting image for story: Young Telford martial artist scoops triple bronze medal success at World Championships

Young Telford martial artist scoops triple bronze medal success at World Championships

November 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin finds 'areas to improve' despite AFC Telford United win

Kevin Wilkin finds 'areas to improve' despite AFC Telford United win

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Brom ambitions remain high despite tricky run of form

West Brom ambitions remain high despite tricky run of form

Supporting image for story: Carlos Corberan heaps special praise on 'exceptional' West Brom summer signing

Carlos Corberan heaps special praise on 'exceptional' West Brom summer signing

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tom Watkins wants Telford to show eye of the Tigers

Tom Watkins wants Telford to show eye of the Tigers

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery will hand Jhon Duran a frontline gig at Aston Villa

Unai Emery will hand Jhon Duran a frontline gig at Aston Villa

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pau Torres gives insight into influence of Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

Pau Torres gives insight into influence of Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Carlos Corberan: Star deal shows West Brom moving in right direction

Carlos Corberan: Star deal shows West Brom moving in right direction

Supporting image for story: Mikey Johnston impressed by West Brom starlet

Mikey Johnston impressed by West Brom starlet

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Magic' Mikey Johnston outlines West Brom target

'Magic' Mikey Johnston outlines West Brom target

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Brom sporting director makes bold statement

West Brom sporting director makes bold statement

Supporting image for story: Carlos Corberan building the platform for West Brom future

Carlos Corberan building the platform for West Brom future

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Devastated Whitchurch Alport have to hit back quickly in FA Cup

Devastated Whitchurch Alport have to hit back quickly in FA Cup

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through in Cup qualifier

Shifnal through in Cup qualifier

August 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Bridgnorth clubhouse ‘is for everyone in county’

New Bridgnorth clubhouse ‘is for everyone in county’

August 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Walsall sign West Brom striker Reyes Cleary on season-long loan

Walsall sign West Brom striker Reyes Cleary on season-long loan

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Super Glassboys shatter Telford with five-goal blast

Super Glassboys shatter Telford with five-goal blast

August 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fleetwood vs West Brom - Match preview

Fleetwood vs West Brom - Match preview

August 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire looking to cut deficit on second day

Staffordshire looking to cut deficit on second day

Supporting image for story: Dortmund are too strong for Aston Villa in final friendly

Dortmund are too strong for Aston Villa in final friendly

August 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa prepared me for Juventus pressure

Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa prepared me for Juventus pressure

August 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa ‘are still in the chase' for £26million man

Aston Villa ‘are still in the chase' for £26million man

August 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Craig Shakespeare shook up football - but stayed true to himself

Craig Shakespeare shook up football - but stayed true to himself

August 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Loton braced for two days of high speed

Loton braced for two days of high speed

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