George Bennett

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George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest Bescot Beat. By Nathan Judah, George BennettThe boys look back at the defeat to Barrow and the mistakes that were made individually and collectively. Mat Sadler and Nathan Lowe are up for gongs, but is it more bitter than sweet at this stage? Can Walsall dust themselves down and finally get that all important first win? All your questions are answered and there's a full preview ahead of the clash with Harrogate Town.

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | George Bennett

Holker Street has been the scene of possibly Mat Sadler's two lowest moments in management so far. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565In November 2023, Walsall had succumbed to a 2-0 defeat and sunk to 19th-place in the league. Fans were calling for his head and it took a second half double from Oisin McEntee at Notts County the following weekend to prevent the fanbase from turning the screw completely.

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | George Bennett

Walsall boss Mat Sadler admits the last two defeats have been "tough to see" from his team. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The Saddlers will drop out of the automatic promotion places if Doncaster Rovers win their game in hand at Salford City tonight. Since registering a club record nine-match winning streak in January, Walsall have emerged victorious just twice in 17 games (drawing eight, losing seven).

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | George Bennett

Mat Sadler insists Walsall defender Harry Williams is still in "his thoughts" despite being left out of the squad for the past four games. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The 22-year-old  last featured in a goalless draw against Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium on March 22 and was not involved once again in the Saddlers' 2-0 defeat in Barrow on Saturday.

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | George Bennett

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Bradford City had lost 5-4 at Swindon Town and Doncaster Rovers had drawn 1-1 against AFC Wimbledon in the early kick-offs. The footballing gods had aligned in the Saddlers' favour but they were unable to keep up their end of the bargain. The current form guide reads that of a team fighting relegation rather than competing for promotion.