Blues fail in Peter Odemwingie bid

Birmingham have reportedly failed in a £1.6million bid to sign Nigeria World Cup striker Peter Odemwingie from Lokomotiv Moscow.


Two clubs looking at Mark Bradley

Freed Walsall midfielder Mark Bradley has emerged as a potential target for two League Two clubs as he looks to kickstart his career.


Wolves’ players hit the training beat

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes his players have returned to work at around 80 per cent of their full fitness before they have even started.


Cyrille Regis wants an Albion leader

Albion legend Cyrille Regis has urged boss Roberto Di Matteo to sign an on-field leader in time for the start of Premier League battle.


Mick McCarthy on England’s failure

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes a lack of team spirit was a big part of England’s World Cup failure.


Talking Tayls with Ian Taylor

Villa favourite Ian Taylor believes it’s time for drastic change with the England team after their disappointing World Cup exit.


A real horror show from Cape Town

Our Black Country man in South Africa Paul Geiss saw the horror of England’s World Cup exit live from a stunned fan park in Cape Town.


Latest transfer rumours – June 29

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


Harriers near to deal for goalkeeper

Kidderminster Harriers are hopeful of signing of a new goalkeeper by the time the players return for pre-season training next week – and a striker could follow.


Nick Wellecomme back at Rangers

Striker Nick Wellecomme will rejoin the Stafford Rangers squad for the start of pre-season training on Thursday night – three weeks after signing for Corby.

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