September « 2009 « « Express & Star

Albion record signing Borja Valero wants to return to play for the Baggies next season – his agent has revealed.

Wolves defender Richard Stearman will makes a surprise comeback for the reserves – as striker Chris Iwelumo also returns to action.

Davies defiant over surgery call

Injured Villa defender Curtis Davies has insisted he was right not to undergo surgery in the summer – despite it leaving his World Cup dreams hanging by a thread.

Weston wants to exorcise demons

Walsall defender Rhys Weston believes the team want to exorcise their Banks’s Stadium demons in the clash against Huddersfield.

Vokes’ Coventry move still in doubt

Wolves could end up loaning Sam Vokes to another club if his delayed move to Coventry drags on.

‘Big Dave’ braced for Baggies backlash

Albion cult hero Darren Moore expects to face a wounded animal after snatching a sneak preview of his former club.

Koren’s warning for sorry Albion

Albion midfielder Robert Koren has warned the team not to ‘feel sorry for themselves’ when they look to return to winning ways at Barnsley.

Gardner rejected move to fight on

Villa midfielder Craig Gardner has revealed he rejected a summer move away from the club because he is “not a quitter” – and now aims to become a regular again.

Deeney eager to shed hot-head tag

Walsall striker Troy Deeney admits he is eager to shed his hot-headed nature and continue his footballing education.

Jarvis warns of ‘nearly men’ threat

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has warned his team-mates against becoming Premier League ‘nearly men.’