Doyle deal done in club record buy

Kevin Doyle revealed Wolves’ early pitch for him and the ‘vibe’ from boss Mick McCarthy helped sway his club-record £6.5million switch from Reading.


New boss to hit the ground running

New Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo will start work with the task of banishing the relegation blues and trauma of predecessor Tony Mowbray’s walk-out.


Di Matteo in pole position at Albion

Roberto Di Matteo today emerged as a shock new favourite to become the next Albion manager.


Grants to restore historic buildings

A £116,000 scheme to help restore historic buildings and traditional shop fronts to their former glory has been launched in Stourport.


Tuncay move unlikely for Villa

Villa’s hopes of signing Tuncay have receded after it emerged the Middlesbrough star is likely to return to his native Turkey.


Surman closer to £1m Wolves move

Wolves are set to make Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman their fourth summer signing after having a £1million bid accepted.


Walsall trial freed Wolves winger

Walsall have invited free agent midfielder Lewis Gobern for a trial following his release by Wolves.


Wolves still cool on Smith move

Wolves remain cool over a move for Watford winger Tommy Smith with a iron-clad move for the player still “open to debate.” 


Gudjohnsen claim on Villa move

Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen’s father claims Villa are interested in the former Chelsea forward.


Milner blast after final drubbing

Villa’s James Milner has branded England’s European under-21 Championship final capitulation against Germany ‘unacceptable.’

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