Steve Bull’s relief at derby delay

Steve Bull today expressed his relief that his beloved Wolves are playing Albion now – after confessing they would have been ‘slaughtered’ by their arch rivals earlier this season.


Ronald Zubar has inside track on the derby

Wolves” ‘spy-in-the-camp’ Ronald Zubar today insisted he will be ready for the Black Country derby because he can give the lowdown on Albion’s foreign legion.


Dean Smith hails Walsall FC ticket initiative

Boss Dean Smith today hailed Walsall’s trailblazing board but insisted his team must do the business to attract their fans.


Saddlers bid to hold on to Matt Gill

Walsall were today set for talks with Norwich as they bid to keep loan star Matt Gill.


No faith in justice? Join the club

Simon Cremer caught an employee stealing £845 at his flooring business in Essex, writes Peter Rhodes.


Mick McCarthy: Table will tell who is best

Mick McCarthy today insisted Wolves will be more than a match for Albion on Sunday after admitting the Baggies were the better side the last time the teams met.


Roy Hodgson vows to maintain the Albion style

New boss Roy Hodgson today pledged not to abandon Albion’s footballing traditions as he tries to save the Baggies from relegation.


Youssouf Mulumbu will miss Black Country derby

Albion midfield lynchpin Youssouf Mulumbu today ruled himself out of Sunday’s Black Country derby – using Twitter.


Sex offender jailed after U-turn on ‘lenient’ sentence

A sex offender who walked free despite being found guilty of molesting a nine-year-old boy has been hauled back to court and jailed for four years.


Bus users complain of rude drivers and litter

Rude drivers, litter-strewn floors and too many pushchairs being allowed on board are blighting bus travel for passengers in the Black Country, a survey has revealed.

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