New meaning to trunk road

An elephant charged to her keeper’s rescue after his vehicle broke down leaving him stranded in animal reserves at a Midland park.


Big investment to continue for Wolves

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has revealed big investment will continue to restore the club to its former glories long term.


Don’t let dream die urges Petrov

Captain Stiliyan Petrov has revealed Villa are fighting fit as the finish-line for fourth enters sight and urged – ‘Don’t let the dream slip away now.’


Blues could let Hart go back to City

Birmingham may yet dent Villa’s Champions League challenge after vice-chairman Peter Pannu hinted that Joe Hart could answer Manchester City’s goalkeeping crisis.


Taundry backs Hutchings’ vision

Walsall midfielder Richard Taundry has backed boss Chris Hutchings’ vision for the club and insisted recent results prove the boss is the right man for the job.


Tamas set for permanent Albion deal

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas is poised to complete an £800,000 permanent switch to the Hawthorns.


Cech ready to delay contract talks

Albion defender Marek Cech is ready to delay talks over his Hawthorns future until after this summer’s World Cup.


Downing hails Villa’s winning culture

Villa winger Stewart Downing has hailed the winning culture boss Martin O’Neill has created at the club.


Skipper’s praise after Wolves’ survival

Wolves captain Karl Henry has underlined the size of the achievement in staying in the Premier League by declaring it “bigger than winning the Championship.”


Ward backed to star after call up

Wolves left-back Stephen Ward has been backed to be the ideal player for the Republic of Ireland.

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