Round peg in the wrong round hole

Albion blogger Jarrod Hill believes head coach Roberto Di Matteo filled the wrong hole in the squad with the acquisition of Ben Watson from Wigan.


Random thoughts on the Saddlers

Walsall blogger Mark Jones has some random thoughts of the state of the club in general in the wake of Yeovil before setting off to Southampton.


Draper backing Villa to upset odds

Mark Draper believes Villa can stun Manchester United in the Carling Cup final and win silverware for the first time since he lifted the trophy with the club.


Swain and our man on Villa cup final

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain and Villa correspondent Brendan McLoughlin talk business ahead of the big Carling Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.


Wolves limber up for Bolton clash

Pictures of Wolves players in training at Compton ahead of their Premier League clash against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.


Latest transfer rumours – Feb 26

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Birmingham.


Choice between Lawrie and Matthews

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr faces a selection poser up front for the home game with Histon between James Lawrie and Robbie Matthews.


Rangers boss brings in new striker

Stafford Rangers have signed striker Saul Otobo in time for him to figure in the Blue Square North clash at home to promotion-chasing Alfreton.


Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s Wonderland

Leicester Square was transformed into a scene from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland for the World Premiere starring Johnny Depp.


Pharmacist makes offer on surgery

A pharmacist wants to buy an at-risk Bloxwich doctors’ surgery so thousands of patients can remain there.

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