Carew denies Villa bust-up rumour

John Carew today denied rumours of a bust-up with boss Martin O’Neill, declaring himself committed to the Villa cause.


Jara has eyes on World Cup

Albion new-boy Gonzalo Jara is hoping his move to The Hawthorns will help him seal his dream of playing in the World Cup.


Westlake sets the example says boss

Chris Hutchings today challenged his young stars to follow Darryl Westlake into the Walsall first team.


Villa v Fulham – Video Preview

Check out our video preview for Villa’s Premier League clash with Fulham at Villa Park.


Saville’s pledge for English title

Steve Saville has pledged to turn a bad year on it’s head by lifting the English title on home soil at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on September 18.


Scragg’s warning for famous foe

Lyndsey Scragg has warned Big Brother contestant Angel McKenzie her media profile will count for nothing when the two collide at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on September 18.


Latest transfer rumours – Aug 29

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


Big Brother’s Angel wings in to Civic

Big Brother 2009 contestant Angel McKenzie has told Lyndsey Scragg to be ready for a surprise ahead of their fight at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.


Tax rise ‘could have saved baths’

A two per cent tax rise could have saved Coseley baths – but it would have been unreasonable to ask residents in Dudley to foot the bill, a leading councillor has said.


Hospital closed for stroke patients

Stroke patients are no longer being treated at Stafford Hospital because too many were dying, councillors have been told. Instead they are now being transferred.

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