Dion warns of Villa learning curve

Former Villa star Dion Dublin believes Martin O’Neill’s young guns must learn to cope with the pressure of success to become a top side.


Agbonlahor fitness race for semi

Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor will not be risked in Friday’s European under-21 Championship semi-final unless he proves his fitness.


Megson eyes fresh Morrison bid

Bolton are threatening a double-hit on Albion in this summer’s transfer battle of wills – by making a fresh move for midfielder James Morrison.


Albion blog: The Replacements

Albion blogger Jarrod Hill is ahead of chairman Jeremy Peace and has already compiled his own shortlist for the vacant manager’s job.


Walsall blog: Cruel Summer

Walsall blogger Mark Jones mulls over seven weeks out of season that have hardly set pulses racing among the Saddlers faithful.


Roman Bednar’s Albion career to date

A look back at the career to date of West Bromwich Albion striker Roman Bednar, who has been given a caution by police after being arrested over drugs.


Latest transfer rumours – June 23

All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.


Midfielder assistant’s pick for skipper

Stafford assistant manager Darren Read has tipped midfielder Bobby Wilson as the man to captain the side into “the new era.”


Bike stunt goes wrong

Check out this biker getting it all completely wrong as he attempts a stunt.


Not all were needed for Norgrove

Kidderminster chairman Barry Norgrove reckons that some of the 10 players let go this summer would have left whatever the financial situation of the club.

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