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To fans of a certain generation, any game against Liverpool was one approached with a certain trepidation.

If you spot Gerard Houllier at a bookmaker near Villa Park, there is a fair chance you will find him lumping a few pennies on Darren Bent to find the net on his debut.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo will not try to gag outspoken defender Paul Scharner and insists he has drawn a line under the Austrian’s outburst.

Trainee, player, captain, head of youth, manager – the progression of Dean Smith has been long but one Walsall hope is right.

A number of people were reported injured this afternoon after reports of a gas blast in South Staffordshire.

Returning Albion defender Jonas Olsson has insisted he has shaken off his ‘hot head’ tag despite his return from injury being delayed by suspension.

Wolves’ club-record signing Steven Fletcher believes he is getting better with every game – and is ready to cause a family feud by beating boyhood heroes Liverpool.

Liverpool fan Adam Hammill has set his sights on proving a point to the Reds for Wolves after admitting how lucky he is to be facing his old club.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has today told Sunderland boss Steve Bruce that the club have acted properly over the transfer of Darren Bent.

Armed police shot the tyres of a car carrying suspected criminals as it drove through Wightwick, it was revealed this afternoon.