McCarthy vows to banish fear of relegation

Bullish Mick McCarthy today vowed to banish the threat of relegation if he keeps Wolves up on Survival Sunday.


Captaincy an honour for Ashley Young

Ashley Young admits it has been a “massive honour” to captain Villa as the days count down towards a  decision on his future.


My biggest match as a manager – McLeish

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits he is braced for the biggest game of his managerial career against Tottenham at White Hart Lane tomorrow.


Review: Citroen C3 Airdream+

Dramatic design, scorching performance and hi-tech features can all help sell a car but sometimes the homelier qualities of comfort and economy can be just as persuasive writes Peter Carroll.


It’s fight night for Mutley and Gavin

West Bromwich’s Young Mutley has warned Frankie Gavin he has the power to smash his career into pieces as the two square up for their West Midlands super-fight.


Marcus Portman has a two-year plan

West Bromwich’s Marcus Portman goes up against Jamie Cox having given himself another two years to make his mark in the boxing world.


Calls for action to safeguard Cannock Chase

The leader of a campaign group looking to safeguard the future of Cannock Chase wants people to bombard the Government with reasons why the beauty spot is important to them.


Blitz

Jason Statham has forged a successful career pummelling countless stuntmen to a dazed pulp as one of the big screen's new generation of chisel-jawed action men.


Win Win

Some directors strive for greatness their entire careers and never quite fulfil their potential.


Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Johnny Depp's impressive resume is littered with oddballs, from his heartbreaking title role in Edward Scissorhands and iconic B-movie director Ed Wood to a creepily childlike Willy Wonka and the maddest Hatter ever to grace Alice's Wonderland.

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