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George Bennett

Walsall FC Reporter

Express & Star sport reporter covering Walsall FC.

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Assistant Gary Waddock departs Walsall for Wealdstone as Terry Connor returns

Assistant Gary Waddock departs Walsall for Wealdstone as Terry Connor returns

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan sends Shrewsbury warning ahead of the visit of local rivals Walsall

Gavin Cowan sends Shrewsbury warning ahead of the visit of local rivals Walsall

Supporting image for story: Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Losses and revenue grow in Walsall FC accounts

Revealed: Losses and revenue grow in Walsall FC accounts

Supporting image for story: A number of factors have "upset the dynamic" at Walsall, says Mat Sadler

A number of factors have "upset the dynamic" at Walsall, says Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: Oxford United hit with injury blow ahead of relegation tussle with West Brom

Oxford United hit with injury blow ahead of relegation tussle with West Brom

Supporting image for story: Comment: Mat Sadler is entering beginning of the end territory after Walsall collapse

Comment: Mat Sadler is entering beginning of the end territory after Walsall collapse

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler confirms Walsall won't be extending Kemar Roofe's contract after talks

Mat Sadler confirms Walsall won't be extending Kemar Roofe's contract after talks

Supporting image for story: Walsall handed Courtney Clarke injury boost ahead of Shrewsbury Town clash

Walsall handed Courtney Clarke injury boost ahead of Shrewsbury Town clash

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler calls on Walsall to "work harder" in quest to arrest winless run

Mat Sadler calls on Walsall to "work harder" in quest to arrest winless run

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: "No excuses" - Sam Hornby issues honest Walsall admission after seven-match winless run

"No excuses" - Sam Hornby issues honest Walsall admission after seven-match winless run

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Sunday League round-up: Emerald Athletic reach Ken Pemberton Cup final

Wolverhampton Sunday League round-up: Emerald Athletic reach Ken Pemberton Cup final

Supporting image for story: Darts round-up: Allens A take huge stride towards Black Country Super League title

Darts round-up: Allens A take huge stride towards Black Country Super League title

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall captain Jamille Matt set to be "ready to play" against Shrewsbury

Walsall captain Jamille Matt set to be "ready to play" against Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Former Walsall boss Matt Taylor lands new role with Championship outfit

Former Walsall boss Matt Taylor lands new role with Championship outfit

Supporting image for story: Walsall talking points: Pressure mounts on Mat Sadler as painful 2026 rumbles on

Walsall talking points: Pressure mounts on Mat Sadler as painful 2026 rumbles on

Supporting image for story: Continuation of a dismal 2026 - George Bennett analysis on Walsall's 2-0 defeat against MK Dons

Continuation of a dismal 2026 - George Bennett analysis on Walsall's 2-0 defeat against MK Dons

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings: Three 4s as Saddlers slump continues with MK Dons defeat

Walsall player ratings: Three 4s as Saddlers slump continues with MK Dons defeat

Supporting image for story: Walsall goal machine Daniel Kanu on facing Mo Salah and idolising Wayne Rooney and Co

Walsall goal machine Daniel Kanu on facing Mo Salah and idolising Wayne Rooney and Co

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I continue to believe' - Mat Sadler reacts as Walsall lose 2-0 against MK Dons

'I continue to believe' - Mat Sadler reacts as Walsall lose 2-0 against MK Dons

Supporting image for story: Walsall 0-2 MK Dons: Pressure intensifies on Mat Sadler after seven-match winless run

Walsall 0-2 MK Dons: Pressure intensifies on Mat Sadler after seven-match winless run

Supporting image for story: Walsall 0-2 MK Dons - as it happened

Walsall 0-2 MK Dons - as it happened

Supporting image for story: MK Dons hit with injury crisis ahead of their crunch clash against Walsall

MK Dons hit with injury crisis ahead of their crunch clash against Walsall

Supporting image for story: Boss Mat Sadler urges Walsall to "sense the moment" ahead of MK Dons clash

Boss Mat Sadler urges Walsall to "sense the moment" ahead of MK Dons clash

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler highlights Walsall defensive shakeup provided by Kacper Lopata

Mat Sadler highlights Walsall defensive shakeup provided by Kacper Lopata

Supporting image for story: Priestley Farquharson doing "everything perfectly" to stay sharp after injury hell

Priestley Farquharson doing "everything perfectly" to stay sharp after injury hell

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall predicted XI: A rare chance for Sam Hornby and a question to stick or twist

Walsall predicted XI: A rare chance for Sam Hornby and a question to stick or twist

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts to miss next three games for 'serious foul play'

Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts to miss next three games for 'serious foul play'

Supporting image for story: Walsall issue updates on Daniel Kanu and Jamille Matt ahead of MK Dons clash

Walsall issue updates on Daniel Kanu and Jamille Matt ahead of MK Dons clash

Supporting image for story: Walsall round-up: Daniel Kanu and Jamille Matt latest and Myles Roberts' punishment

Walsall round-up: Daniel Kanu and Jamille Matt latest and Myles Roberts' punishment

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall talking points: Kanu absence, Roberts sees red and set piece delight

Walsall talking points: Kanu absence, Roberts sees red and set piece delight

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings: One 4 and five 7s as Saddlers salvage a draw at Grimsby

Walsall player ratings: One 4 and five 7s as Saddlers salvage a draw at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Walsall's Gary Waddock remembers man-marking Glenn Hoddle for QPR in 1982 FA Cup final

Walsall's Gary Waddock remembers man-marking Glenn Hoddle for QPR in 1982 FA Cup final

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analysis after ten man Walsall battle back for point at Grimsby

George Bennett analysis after ten man Walsall battle back for point at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: 'A lot to like' - Mat Sadler reacts as Walsall salvage 2-2 draw at Grimsby

'A lot to like' - Mat Sadler reacts as Walsall salvage 2-2 draw at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Grimsby 2-2 Walsall: 10-man Saddlers salvage a point in ding-dong affair

Grimsby 2-2 Walsall: 10-man Saddlers salvage a point in ding-dong affair

Supporting image for story: Grimsby 2 Walsall 2: As it happened

Grimsby 2 Walsall 2: As it happened

Supporting image for story: Alfie Chang hails initial Walsall loan for helping get his career back on track

Alfie Chang hails initial Walsall loan for helping get his career back on track

Supporting image for story: "Poignant moment" - Richard Sneekes remembers West Brom's relegation survival in 2000

"Poignant moment" - Richard Sneekes remembers West Brom's relegation survival in 2000

Supporting image for story: Grimsby vs Walsall preview: Must-win for under pressure Saddlers boss Mat Sadler

Grimsby vs Walsall preview: Must-win for under pressure Saddlers boss Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: Jid Okeke "raring to go" for Walsall ahead of Grimsby clash - Mat Sadler

Jid Okeke "raring to go" for Walsall ahead of Grimsby clash - Mat Sadler

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Ultimate accountability' - Co-chairman Ben Boycott addresses Walsall's declining form

'Ultimate accountability' - Co-chairman Ben Boycott addresses Walsall's declining form

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler still feels "unrivalled" support from Walsall board after challenging run

Mat Sadler still feels "unrivalled" support from Walsall board after challenging run

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler deems Grimsby's mud bath surface "playable" ahead of Walsall clash

Mat Sadler deems Grimsby's mud bath surface "playable" ahead of Walsall clash

Supporting image for story: Walsall loanee Kacper Lopata passed fit, as Jamille Matt "fights" to be involved for Grimsby clash

Walsall loanee Kacper Lopata passed fit, as Jamille Matt "fights" to be involved for Grimsby clash

Supporting image for story: 'We have to be pleased' - Mat Sadler assesses Walsall's January transfer window

'We have to be pleased' - Mat Sadler assesses Walsall's January transfer window

Supporting image for story: "Still a few months to go" - Walsall issue injury update on forgotten man Elicha Ahui

"Still a few months to go" - Walsall issue injury update on forgotten man Elicha Ahui

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Interventionist approach - what does Trivela visit mean for Walsall boss Mat Sadler

Interventionist approach - what does Trivela visit mean for Walsall boss Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: The key questions facing Mat Sadler as pressure builds on Walsall boss

The key questions facing Mat Sadler as pressure builds on Walsall boss

Supporting image for story: 'Not as seamless' - Mat Sadler on Jamie Jellis' recent Walsall omission

'Not as seamless' - Mat Sadler on Jamie Jellis' recent Walsall omission