Derek Bish

Wolverhampton

Deputy Sports Editor at Express & Star

Deputy Sports Editor at Shropshire Star

Deputy Group Sports Editor at @expressandstar and @ShropshireStar. [email protected] Southend fan, tennis player. Views my own. RT not endorsement

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In-form Rai finishes in the top 40 of a major championship again

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | Derek Bish

Aaron Rai will head into next month’s Open Championship having made the cut at his past six majors. The Wolverhampton-born former Shropshire & Herefordshire junior continued his recent excellent form at golf’s biggest four tournaments by finishing in a tie for 33rd at the US Open over the weekend. That result means Rai has been in the top 40 of five of the past six majors - the outlier being last year's Open, where he made the cut but faded to a tie of 75th.
Perfect 10 for Sir John Bayley - but they trail the top two

2 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

Sir John Bayley may have made it a perfect 10 at the start of the Shropshire Premier Bowling League season, but they are playing catch-up. That is because title rivals Castlefields and Wrockwardine Wood took advantage of their extra games last midweek to leapfrog Bayley at the summit, despite both having suffered two defeats this campaign. New leaders Castlefields backed up their 10-2 (245-137) victory at Horsehay by winning 9-3 (225-182) at Adderley two days later.
Losing is the name of the game for award-winning football coaches

3 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Derek Bish

Two football coaches who are also helping their players lose weight have been recognised at a national awards ceremony. Callum Nicholls and David Wright - the coach and assistant coach at the Kidderminster-based branch of MAN v FAT - have been named the national coach and assistant coach of the year, respectively. MAN v FAT is a weight loss initiative that aims to help overweight men lose unwanted weight through weekly football and lifestyle coaching sessions.
'It's nice to keep his legacy alive' - Shrewsbury Rugby Club climbing in memory of former player

3 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

Shrewsbury Rugby Club will reach new heights in memory of former player Neil Williams, who passed away from motor neurone disease (MND). Players, coaches, supporters and staff from the club — including from the 1st and 2nd XVs, women’s teams, colts, and non-playing supporters — will attempt to climb nine of Shropshire’s most iconic hills within 24 hours on Saturday (June 7), raising funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
A season in pictures: The New Saints

3 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

It has been a memorable season for The New Saints as they came through European qualifying for the first time and won domestic treble.
A season in pictures: Non-league football

3 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Derek Bish

It has been another thrilling season of non-league football across the region, full of ups and downs.
AFC Telford United: A season in pictures

3 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

Here are some of the most memorable images of the season.
Tigers sign netminder prospect from league rivals

4 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

Telford Tigers have snapped up netminder prospect Ben Norton from NIHL National League rivals Sheffield Steeldogs. The 21-year-old, who featured 23 times for the Steeldogs last season and has also played for Bristol Pitbulls, will provide competition for regular Telford netminder Brad Day. He said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Telford Tigers. After speaking to Tom (Watkins) it became immediately apparent there’s a positive culture and environment around the team.
Golf round-up: Shropshire & Herefordshire Under-14s battle back for a draw

4 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Derek Bish

The team's points came courtesy of a half from Lewis Evans & Ollie Evans (Leominster), while the duos of Oliver Lambert (Wrekin) & Finlay Balwin (South Herefordshire) and Alex Meek (Ludlow) & Henry Gurney (Leominster) each picked up a point each.
South Staffs County League round-up: Six of the best for leaders Hammerwich

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Derek Bish

Hammerwich are out in front at the top of the South Staffs County League Premier Division after recording six wins from six to start the season. Their latest victory came on a rain-affected Bank Holiday Monday, where Callum Brodrick (79no) helped them to a 46-run win over Tamworth seconds. The rain had stopped Hammerwich's innings at 170-2 on 36 overs, leading to a revised target of 226 to win for the visitors inside 36 overs.