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Albion manager Tony Mowbray is considering a move for Livingston hot-shot Leigh Griffiths – but has played down his spying mission to watch Swindon star Simon Cox.

Villa skipper Gareth Barry has leapt to the defence of the club’s under-fire back four ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Bolton, insisting: “We’re all to blame.”

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has spoken of his admiration for novice boss Roberto Di Matteo as he prepares to take his side to MK Dons.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy claims the “numpties” who wanted him out a year ago might have preferred to keep much-maligned striker Freddy Eastwood at the club.

Two wins and two clean sheets – that’s how goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has targeted the climax of the season to ensure Wolves don’t take their foot off the gas.

Stalwart Jody Craddock will be offered a new deal by Wolves after leading the club back into the Premier League.

Promotion-winning manager Ossie Ardiles has urged Albion to stick with Tony Mowbray and stay positive in the fight to return to the Premier League.

Villa skipper Martin Laursen has admitted for the first time he could be forced to hang up his boots.

Police were continuing to question a 33-year-old man today after a convicted fraudster’s £1.8 million country home was destroyed by fire.

An “unsophisticated” thief turned up for a police ID parade wearing the same hat he had on when he committed the crime, a court heard.