Tom Bennett
| Date of birth | 12 December 1969 |
| Place of birth | Falkirk |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Having enjoyed two successful loan spells at Walsall in the 1999-2000 season, Tom joined the Saddlers on a permanent basis in the summer and immediately took over as club captain.
Despite being held back by a persistent groin strain, he was inspirational in driving his side forward and he contributed six goals including a great drive in the win against Brentford.
A classy midfield player who tackles hard and passes the ball intelligently, he played a major role for the club in the play-offs and it was his in-swinging corner that led to the goal which set the Saddlers on their way to victory in the semi-final against Stoke City.
Tom signed a new one-year contract with Boston United in April 2004 but joined Kidderminster Harriers in November 2004 with a contract to the end of the season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Aston Villa | 16 Dec 1987 | 05 Jul 1988 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 05 Jul 1988 | 23 Jun 1995 | |
| Stockport County | 23 Jun 1995 | 23 Jul 2000 | |
| Walsall | 30 Dec 1999 | 30 Jan 2000 | L |
| Walsall | 23 Mar 2000 | 08 May 2000 | L |
| Walsall | 23 Jul 2000 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Boston United | 01 Aug 2002 | 12 Nov 2004 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 12 Nov 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Hamilton Academical | 15 Jul 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Walsall | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Division 2 | 34 | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Walsall | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 35 | 5 |
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| 2002-03 | Boston United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Boston United | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Boston United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Boston United | League Division 3 | 29 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Boston United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Boston United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Boston United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Boston United | League Division 3 | 35 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Boston United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Boston United | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Boston United | League Two | 11 |
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| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Two | 24 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Rotherham United v Walsall | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Walsall v Oldham Athletic | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Swindon Town v Walsall | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Walsall v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Walsall | W |
0-1 Agg: 1-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Bury v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Walsall v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Wrexham v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2000 | West Ham United v Walsall | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Walsall v Notts County | W | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Colchester United v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Walsall v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Walsall v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Walsall | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Walsall v Stoke City | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Brentford v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Walsall v Reading | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Bristol Rovers v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Walsall v Exeter City | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Millwall v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Walsall v Cambridge United | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Swansea City v Walsall | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Walsall v West Ham United | L | 2-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Oxford United v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Swansea City | W | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Walsall v Bury | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Walsall v Luton Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Walsall v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Notts County v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Bristol City v Walsall | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Walsall v Colchester United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Stoke City v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Walsall v Brentford | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Reading v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Peterborough United v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Port Vale v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 May 2001 | Stoke City v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 16 May 2001 | Walsall v Stoke City | W |
4-2 Agg: 4-2 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 May 2001 | Reading v Walsall | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Final |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Walsall v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Preston North End v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Walsall v Birmingham City | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Watford v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Walsall v Portsmouth | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | Walsall v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Manchester City v Walsall | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Walsall v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Walsall v Norwich City | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2001 | Walsall v Coventry City | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Walsall v Rotherham United | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Gillingham v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Stockport County v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Walsall v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2001 | Walsall v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Bradford City v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Wimbledon v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Walsall v Sheffield United | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Rotherham United v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Walsall | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Walsall v Grimsby Town | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Birmingham City v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Walsall v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Walsall v Watford | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Norwich City v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Bradford City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Charlton Athletic v Walsall | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Millwall v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Walsall v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Walsall v Fulham | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Walsall v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Walsall | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Walsall v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Grimsby Town v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Walsall v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Nottingham Forest v Walsall | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Sheffield United v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Walsall v Bradford City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.