The Sporting Week in Pictures 22/05

Expressandstar.com take a look back at the stories that have dominated our back pages this week.


Boss gets started on squad revamp

Stafford manager Chris Brindley has assured supporters that the ball is firmly rolling on assembling a competitive squad for next season.


Yates confident of new investment

Kidderminster manager Mark Yates believes resources at Aggborough could be significantly improved before he launches his transfer assault this summer.


Villa v Newcastle – Video Preview

Villa correspondent Brendan McLoughlin gives his predictions on a vital last game of the Premier League season for both sides.


Wolves crash at Swindon

The family affair cost Wolves dear as they just missed out on claiming a league point at Swindon.


Jarvis Cocker gets down with the kids

Former Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker has led a group of children in a workout as part of the promotion of his new album.


Half-a-job potholes residents

Potholes along a Walsall street have only been partially filled in by highways workers – because the council only owns half the land they stretch across.


Goldfish row kicks up a stink

Seven-year-old Anup Grewal was delighted when he won a goldfish at a recent funfair in a Black Country park.


Zanzibar could open as superclub

Stafford’s Zanzibar nightclub could soon be reopening after a buyer came forward for the well-known venue.


Call for inquiry at Stafford Hospital

Cannock MP Tony Wright has responded to his critics by calling for an inquiry into Stafford Hospital – but not the public inquiry demanded by campaigners.

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