Brad Friedel to wait on Villa future

Goalkeeper Brad Friedel will have to wait until February to find out if he has a future with Villa – as team-mate Steve Sidwell completes his move to West Ham.


Ishmael Miller ready for Albion role

Injury-hit Albion striker Ishmael Miller has declared himself ready for a role in the Baggies’ Christmas matches.


Chris Hutchings relieved to keep job

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has admitted he feels “thankful” to still be in a job after the Saddlers’ disastrous season so far.


Preparation problems worry Wolves

Mick McCarthy has admitted the weather could leave Wolves under-prepared for the Boxing Day visit of Wigan – but he doesn’t believe a winter break is the answer.


Walsall’s festive fixtures are on ice

Walsall’s festive fixtures are set to be put on ice as the Saddlers suffer a nightmare before Christmas.


New year, new bed, new you!

It’s a startling fact that by the time we reach the age of 60, we will have each spent approximately 20 years of our life asleep. Or at least some of us will have.


Latest transfer rumours – Dec 23

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


Harriers’ Boxing Day trip called off

Kidderminster Harriers’ Blue Square Premier trip to Forest Green Rovers on Boxing Day has been postponed after a pitch inspection.


Harriers’ new wait to answer charge

Kidderminster Harriers will now have to wait until the New Year to find out if they will punished by their league governing body for financial irregularities.


Tim Flowers to decide on midfielder

Stafford Rangers manager Tim Flowers is set for showdown talks with Ross Davidson after the midfielder expressed his wish to leave Marston Road.

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