Stephen Ward has no fear for Wolves

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


Darren Bent is a banker for Villa

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.


Paul Scharner will not be gagged

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.


The rise and rise of Dean Smith

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


Fire crews called to gas blast in Codsall

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


I am no hot head insists Jonas Olsson

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


Steven Fletcher set for family feud

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.


Adam Hammill guns for former club

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 boss hits back at Steve Bruce

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 shoot at car tyres in drama

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

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