Bescot Beat

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the final Bescot Beat of the season. There is plenty to discuss from the released and retained list - to the news Lee Grant has been named as the new Saddlers boss. George and Jonny look at any surprises in amongst the players who have departed and who has stayed. And they delve into the Grant appointment, what the goals are and what he could bring. Hosted...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest Walsall news on the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. With Walsall's play-off chase all over - George and Jonny look at what went wrong. They also discuss the new head of football, answer your questions and look ahead to the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode, Jonny and George discuss the unbeaten run of Darren Byfield since he took the interim job at the Saddlers. They discuss whether he could be in the frame for the job - and why Walsall have flourished since Mat Sadler's sacking. And they preview the big weekend clashes with Gillingham and Swindon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a busy week with Mat Sadler axed following a run of defeats that has dented the promotion push. The Saddlers turned to his coach and former striker Darren Byfield - and now he is the man tasked with leading the Saddlers into the play-offs. George and Jonny discuss his first two games, the 'handbrake off' football, and the run in as the race for the play-offs hots up. Hosted on Acast. S...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a long wait for a league win - it arrived in style in the derby against Shrewsbury. The pair look at what went right for Mat Sadler's men, and discuss whether it can be the turning point in the season. And they also look at the upcoming fixture list and a tough run for the Saddlers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. They discuss the draw at Grimsby and the character shown by the Saddlers. They also discuss the statement from owners Trivela, what it means and whether Mat Sadler's jobs is under pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. On the back of the draw with Accrington Stanley, which George describes as one of the worst games he has watched, the pair discuss the home form and what the issues are at the Bescot. They talk Alex Pattison's impact, Aaron Pressley, the Jake Holman injury curse, and look ahead to Tuesday night's clash with Crawley. Ho...

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. In the first episode for a few months, the poddy is back to discuss a rough start to the year for the Saddlers. It is four defeats on the spin and out of two cup competitions in the space of just a few days. George discusses Northampton, Norwich, the transfer window and the huge news that Daniel Kanu is staying at the...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with a new episode of the Bescot Beat. After the six goal thriller in South Wales - George and Jonny look at the return of the goals for the Saddlers. They discuss Dan Kanu and whether he can be the new Nathan Lowe, the Saddlers' midfield and the appoint of a new head of recruitment. They also answer your questions and look ahead to the clash with Colchester....

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The boys reflect on a rare home defeat for the league leaders - who were frustrated by a stubborn Barrow keeper. They discuss whether it is just an off day in front of goal - and again look in to why Mat Sadler's side do better with less of the ball. They discuss interest in Connor Barrett, and look ahead to a tough...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a week ago, George returns to see the Saddlers top of the pile - and the pair discuss Walsall's start to the season - and what is behind their rise to the summit of League Two. They look at Mat Sadler and how he has bounced back from last season's disappointment, discuss the EFL Trophy 'bore fest', and George b...

George Bennett and Nathan Judah are joined by Harley Sheldon from Yellow Ribbon Podcast to discuss all things Walsall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Bennett and Jonny Drury are joined by BBC WM's Tom Marlow on this week's Bescot Beat. They discuss the 1-0 winning Saddlers and the solid backline Mat Sadler has assembled. They also look at Daniel Kanu and how key he could be, look at your Walsall memories and look ahead to the week's clash with Fleetwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. In the latest poddy, the pair reflect on a big away win at MK Dons and ask if Mat Sadler is again brewing something at the Bescot. They discuss the transfer window, the deadline day, and reflect on the summer as a whole. But they also look at the striking department and debate whether Walsall may just be a little lig...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat! Again they are joined by Harley Sheldon of the Yellow Ribbon Podcast - with more of a positive discussion on the table this week. The Saddlers bounced back to beat Salford and record their first home clean sheet of the year. The trio look at the new striker Daniel Kanu, Walsall's impressive backline, what was differe...

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. In the latest episode they are joined by Harvey Sheldon from the Yellow Ribbon Podcast. They look back at the positive result have on the road at Barnet - but the follow up defeat to Grimsby on Tuesday evening. Topics on the agenda are what is and isn't working for Mat Sadler's men - and the big topic is the need for n...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. In episode three of the series, they discuss the Gillingham set back but also the heroic display at Stoke City, where Walsall came close to a Championship scalp. George looks at the defensive positives but the need for more going forward - with a prediction on what they still may do in the transfer window. Hosted on...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. We're a game in and the Saddlers have already cooked up some exciting late drama. We reflect on the win over Swindon, the new boys and heap praise on the defensive recruitment. George also discusses Jake Hollman and where Walsall could go next in the transfer market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

George Bennett and Jonny Drury return with the new series of the Bescot Beat. A lot has gone on since last season and the Wembley heartbreak - and George looks across the summer and rates the transfer business done by the Saddlers. They also discuss whether Walsall are in a position to go again this season, while discussing the future of Romaine Sawyers and other potential new signings. Hosted on...

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest and final Bescot Beat of the season. They react to Wembley and the released and retained list. George looks at the positives in the squad, what the expectation is for next season, Mat Sadler's future and what will happen in the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The Saddlers are off to Wembley, after getting the job done against Chesterfield. George and Jonny look at the superb display, and praise the players and manager for standing up to the pressure. And they discuss how they see Monday's final against Wimbledon unfolding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a week away, the pair return to reflect on Walsall's superb away win at Chesterfield in their play-off semi-final first leg clash. They discuss how the Saddlers have picked themselves back up, and whether Mat Sadler deserves the praise as the result comes on the back of a dreadful end of the season run. And the...

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. With one game left to go Walsall look to have blown it - with the race for automatic promotion out of their hands. George and Jonny are joined by BBC Sport's Michael Beardmore to discuss the latest chapter in Walsall's downfall, as defeat on Saturday made it 13 games without a win. The result leaves Walsall needing res...

George Bennett and Jonny Drury return for the latest Bescot Beat - as the tense promotion race heads towards a frantic conclusion. The Saddlers' winless run continued as they dropped out of the automatic promotion spots with just two games remaining. George and Jonny look at the bank holiday draws, what it means for the Saddlers and whether they can get themselves over the line ahead of a massive...

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest Bescot Beat. The 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 previ...