McLeish slams suggestions of rift

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has slammed suggestions of him dismissing any players put forward by owner Carson Yeung and the board as “ridiculous.”


Nicholls believes in striker Deeney

Walsall attacker Alex Nicholls has hailed Troy Deeney as the complete striker and has backed the hitman for greater things.


Iwelumo looking to the future

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is determined to use his Scotland recall to crowbar another Premier League chance and end his ‘rut’ at Molineux.


The voice of the employer must be heard

Last night’s BBC programme, ‘The day the immigrants left’ had me punching the air crying “Welcome to my world” as employers battled with work-shy Brits, writes Charlie Cashdan.


Saddlers stars fighting for future

Walsall midfielder Richard Taundry has admitted the Saddlers’ stars are fighting for their futures and must keep the season alive to earn new deals.


Survival key to keeping Wolves stars

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has insisted staying in the Premier League was vital to keep his team together after admitting – “Relegation splits teams up.”


Carew’s challenge to team-mates

Penalty king John Carew has challenged his Villa team-mates to go out and make history after insisting – ‘We’ve reached one final and we can make another.’


Striker felt nervous with vital penalty

Normally ice-cool Villa striker John Carew admitted his penalty to prevent the FA Cup replay against Crystal Palace going to extra-time made him feel “nervous.”


Talking Tayls with Ian Taylor

Villa favourite Ian Taylor is urging the team to be ruthless without remorse when the claret and blues square up to Manchester United in the Carling Cup final on Sunday.


Bully Bites Back with Steve Bull

Wolves legend Steve Bull gives it to you straight in his weekly column and warns the team must cut out the schoolboy mistakes to survive in the Premier League.

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