Ishmael Miller fit again for Albion

Striker Ishmael Miller has urged Albion to maintain their 100 per cent pre-season record when they return to the scene of their promotion glory.


Review: Volkswagen Sharan MPV

VW’s forthcoming Sharan will be surprisingly economical for a big, practical MPV writes Brian Vertigan.


Kevin Doyle’s set for Reading return

Wolves’ golden boy Kevin Doyle returns to Reading admitting his time there made his career.


Column: Is big idea on volunteering a big con?

Big Society or Big Con? That was the Big Argument at Westminster last week after David Cameron once again urged  volunteers to take responsibility for running some community services, writes John Hipwood.


Marcus Hahnemann takes a back seat

Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann will be in an unfamiliar position at Reading – on the sidelines.


Mick McCarthy quells excitement

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has attempted to quell the excitement among fans by insisting performances are more important than results in pre-season.


Goals will come vows Darren Byfield

Walsall hot-shot Darren Byfield insists he is not worried about the Saddlers’ goalless pre-season.


Hope Powell’s warning for England

England women’s manager Hope Powell has fired a World Cup warning to her team and insisted -’Don’t get sloppy.’


Young Villa side held by Chasetown

There was no lack of action as Chasetown and a young Villa team served up a hugely entertaining goalless draw in a pre-season friendly at the Scholars Ground.


Latest transfer rumours – July 27

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

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