Roberto Di Matteo is back at Chelsea

Former Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is back in football after becoming Chelsea’s new assistant manager.


Wolves set to loan out Scott Malone

Wolves are poised to loan out rookie left-back Scott Malone to League One club Bournemouth.


Kevan Hurst wants a licence to thrill

New-boy Kevan Hurst insists will have a licence to thrill at Walsall after vowing to be the Saddlers’ creator-in-chief.


Thorne and Baker in England squad

Albion midfielder George Thorne was today named in England’s 21-man squad for the FIFA under-20 World Cup with Villa pair Nathan Baker and Gary Gardner.


Will – the spin-doctor of Stratford

During his three-day visit, which took in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Chinese premier Wen Jiabao revealed he was a big fan of Shakespeare, writes Peter Rhodes.


Our Take That winners live it up at Birmingham concert

Express & Star competition winner and Take That super fan Jenny Jones was still spinning today after her VIP night watching the band’s second concert at Villa Park.


Latest transfer rumours – June 29

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


Goalkeeper Lyness joins Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers have bolstered their goalkeeping ranks with the capture of former England under-17 international Dean Lyness.


Jerry Gill named Harriers youth boss

Kidderminster Harriers today unveiled former Birmingham defender Jerry Gill as the club’s new academy manager.


Kevin Street in shock Rangers return

Former midfielder and caretaker boss Kevin Street has returned to Stafford Rangers in the hope of reviving his playing career at Marston Road.

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