Gerard Houllier is still backed at Villa

Villa manager Gerard Houllier still has the backing of the club’s boardroom today despite the pressure building on him after the home defeat to Wolves.


Walsall boss hails ‘special’ Ledesma

Walsall manager Dean Smith has saluted “special” Emmanuel Ledesma after his heroics against Hartlepool kept the Saddlers in the survival hunt.


Harriers management sign new deals

Kidderminster Harriers today signed manager Steve Burr and assistant Gary Whild to new contracts that will keep them at Aggborough until the summer of 2014.


Walsall win definer for Darren Byfield

Comeback king Darren Byfield has labelled Walsall’s home win over Hartlepool as the defining moment in their survival fight.


Pictures from Villa 0 Wolves 1

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures as Matt Jarvis’ volley sees Wolves beat Villa for the first time in 31 years in the West Midlands derby.


Pictures from Albion 2 Arsenal 2

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures as Albion throw away a two-goal lead and are forced to settle for a point rather than do the double over Arsenal.


Pictures from Walsall 5 Hartlepool 2

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures as Walsall stage a stunning comeback to come from two goals down to comprehensively beat Hartlepool at home.


Latest transfer rumours – March 21

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


Jermaine Johnson may leave Rangers

Jermaine Johnson’s goalscoring part in the win that lifted Stafford Rangers out of the relegation places appears to have been his last act for the club.


Peter Karlsson’s Wolves return hailed

Wolves speedway team boss Peter Adams has hailed the return of Monmore Green legend Peter Karlsson to the side – and insists the door is not closed to Nicolai Klindt.

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