Paul Scharner targets derby winner

Albion midfielder Paul Scharner is targeting a derby day winner against Villa on Saturday after being egged on by Baggies fans on Facebook.


No 2 wants Villa as region’s top dogs

Assistant boss Gary McAllister has challenged Villa’s players to finish as top dogs in the West Midlands ahead of their derby clash with Albion on Saturday.


Inspectors’ verdict on Rugely school welcomed by head

A Rugeley school is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.


Graham Taylor fears drop for Wolves

Former Wolves manager Graham Taylor fears the worst for his old team’s Premier League survival fight.


Villa boss is released from hospital

Villa manager Gerard Houllier will be released from hospital within 24 hours to continue his recovery from heart problems at home.


Royal wedding official programme

The Programme and Order of Service for William and Kate’s Royal Wedding has been released, and is being sold across London.


Steven Fletcher winning fitness fight

Wolves striker Steven Fletcher was today winning his battle to be fit for the crunch derby against Birmingham this weekend.


Albion boss wants to buy top players

Albion boss Roy Hodgson has outlined his “quality over quantity” vision for the club’s summer transfers.


Nigel Reo-Coker could stay at Villa

Contract rebel Nigel Reo-Coker today dropped a hint that his future could yet be at Villa after being impressed by the ambition shown by the club in the transfer market.


Show no mercy urges Dean Smith

Walsall boss Dean Smith has urged the Saddlers to show no mercy in their quest for League One survival.

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