Nostalgia may bring hope for future

Another week, another set of interesting developments in the recurring soap opera that is Walsall Football Club, writes blogger Mark Jones.


Gabby Agbonlahor laughs off jibes

Villa’s Gabby Agbonlahor today laughed off the prospect of being the Birmingham boo boys’ No. 1 target and admitted: ‘If I was a fan I’d be doing the same’.


Uphill battle for claret and blues

Villa head into Sunday’s Second-City showdown against Birmingham with renewed hope they could make a late surge for fourth spot.


Doubters silenced for Hutchings

Boss Chris Hutchings today insisted Walsall have proved the doubters wrong and this season shows the club are moving forward under his reign.


Milijas assured he still has role

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today reassured Nenad Milijas he has a future at Molineux.


Mancienne hails role model Henry

You would think Michael Mancienne is not short on midfield mentors at Chelsea.


Richards enjoys pressure being off

Matt Richards insists Walsall are an advert for pressure-free football as they hunt their highest finish since relegation from the Championship.


The dream of survival is nearly real

A few of you took umbrage when I wrote a piece about next season and another crack at Premiership football, writes Wolves blogger Nathan Lloyd.


Hopes rise for Haines

Injured Wolves speedway rider Joe Haines has had laser surgery in a bid to rescue his World Under-21 championship ambitions.


Gardner to tone down celebration

Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner will “not go over the top” with his celebrations if he gets a goal in Sunday’s derby at former club Villa.

Free e-Supplements

Business Awards

Book a Business Awards table Book a Business Awards table

Join our celebrations of the region's best in business on Thursday March 22 - book your table now

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Express & Star and Shropshire Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

entertainment

All the film reviews All the film reviews

Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases

OUR NEW APP

Get the new E&S app Get the new E&S app

Download the Express & Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.