Gabby pulls out of U21 squad

Villa are assessing the fitness of striker Gabby Agbonlahor after he pulled out of the England Under-21 squad to face Norway and France with injury.


Zaaboub keeping his options open

Midfielder Sofiene Zaaboub insists his priority is performing well for Walsall but admits he is keeping his options open.


Less is more for Saddlers chief

It’s not the size of the squad that counts, it’s how you use it, according to Walsall boss Chris Hutchings.


Rescue deal in pipeline for LDV

Bosses trying to put together a rescue deal at Birmingham vanmaker LDV have asked for an urgent meeting with Government officials next week to try and finalise a deal.


Holocaust memories for survivor

He remembers the “terrible, unbearable” smell in the air and the smoke from the chimneys although he did not then realise their significance.


Smooth Radio Carlos’ entertainment guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Carlos gives you his guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.


Perth U-turn in Phillips bid

Perth Glory have dismissed claims they are looking to bring Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips to the club.


Clarkson trapped in toilet prank

Catch the moment when Jeremy Clarkson was left red-faced after being trapped in a  portable toilet!


Wolves blog: The Craddock Factor

Wolves blogger Nathan Lloyd explains why veteran defender Jody Craddock has made all the difference to the Molineux title challenge.


Walsall blog: Brave New World

Walsall blogger Mark Jones muses over 20 years of the ‘new’ stadium as a book chronicling two decades of home is planned.

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