Albion ‘unbeatable’ for Simon Cox

Simon Cox has claimed Albion feel “unbeatable” as he pleaded for the Carling Cup heroes to get the chance to take the Baggies to Wembley.


Alex McLeish salutes penalty heroes

Relieved Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has paid tribute to his spot-kick volunteers after his side squeezed into the last eight of the Carling Cup.


Kenny Hibbitt urges Walsall to speak

Former Walsall boss Kenny Hibbitt has urged the Saddlers to break their silence on manager Chris Hutchings’ future.


Offer to save Dudley venue JB’s from closure

Troubled Black Country music club JB’s could be saved from closure after an official offer to buy the business was lodged with administrators, it emerged today.


Gerard Houllier unfazed by blanks

Villa head into Carling Cup battle against Burnley with Gerard Houllier unfazed by their recent goal drought.


Villa’s secret spy for Burnley cup tie

Villa have been getting the Lancashire lowdown from an unlikely spy ahead of their Carling Cup clash against Burnley – Bolton and England forward Kevin Davies.


Keep the faith urges Mick McCarthy

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has urged his stars to keep the faith after they suffered late Carling Cup heartbreak.


Albion assistant hails squad strength

Albion assistant boss Eddie Newton has hailed the strength of the squad after a team with 11 changes booked a Carling Cup quarter-final place.


Ishmael Miller a target for Ipswich

Albion’s Ishmael Miller has emerged as a loan target for Ipswich – but Town boss Roy Keane has played down his chances of landing the striker.


Pictures from Leicester 1 Albion 4

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures after an Albion romp away from home sees them through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

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