We fear the axe admits Mattis

Dwayne Mattis today admitted the Walsall squad are living in fear of the axe as they deserve to be dropped after a humiliating defeat at Southend.


O’Neill faces injury headache

Aston Villa’s back-up crew will be under the spotlight tonight as Martin O’Neill’s men face a key Premier League clash with a rising Sunderland.


Molineux men feeling at home

And another terrible week for Wolverhampton Wanderers comes to a close, writes Martin Swain.



Analysis of Southend 3 Walsall 0

Same old Walsall, different day and now the Saddlers are out of excuses.


Early Bird extension spells trouble

Whilst the recent extension in the Early Bird season ticket offer is a pretty inviting offer I do worry about the reasons behind it, writes Darren Fellows.


Third goal was the key for Mick

Boss Mick McCarthy admitted Wolves’ third goal finally convinced him his side were going to beat West Ham.


Let’s ban smoking in cars

Banning smoking in cars makes perfect sense because it protects those who are most at risk, the children of smokers, writes Charlie Cashdan.


Cheryl Cole gives first interview since split

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has given her first major interview since her marriage breakdown to Ashley Cole.


The good, the bath and the ugly . . .

Having read quite a lot about various athletes who take ice baths after runs, and done some minor research on the subject, I decided to have a go myself on Monday, writes Hannah Webster.

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