Villa on the brink of history

Villa stand on the brink of history at Portsmouth – but it is results not records that concern manager Martin O’Neill.


Kightly believes Wolves can wing it

Michael Kightly reckons Wolves can ‘wing it’ tonight and beat promotion rivals Reading – convinced he and the team have their ‘zip’ back.


Deeney plays on despite pain

Walsall striker Troy Deeney wants to show the Saddlers fans his commitment to the cause at Swindon.


Ward still hopeful of facing Reading

Stephen Ward insists he hasn’t given up on taking part in Wolves’ Championship showdown at Reading.


Davies didn’t fulfil potential – Mick

Mick McCarthy admits he only ever saw “glimpses” of Mark Davies’ potential after the one-time Wolves wonderkid sealed his move to Bolton.


Motorists are driving hard bargains on cars

The credit crunch is forcing car dealers to slash prices to move metal from their forecourts – and some of the best deals are available right here in the West Midlands.


Father left dying on shop trip

A father-of-three has died in hospital after being violently attacked just yards from his home in Staffordshire.


The career of Mark Davies at Wolves – in pictures

A look back at the Wolves career of midfielder Mark Davies, who has completed a move to Premier League Bolton for an undisclosed fee.


Murder inquiry launched after dad left dying

A murder inquiry is under way after a father-of-three died in hospital after being violently attacked just yards from his home in Staffordshire.


City pub gunman jailed for 23 years

A gunman who shot a bystander after a pub row over “respect” was today beginning a jail sentence of at least 23 years.

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