Pictures from Celtic 0 Wolves 2

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy promised a step up in class – but it wasn’t just Celtic who were better than we have seen so far this summer.


Albion held in game at Southampton

Simon Cox pressed his claims for a Premier League chance with a clinical double strike but Albion had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their friendly at Southampton.


Appleton wants Albion to get mean

Assistant boss Michael Appleton has warned Albion they must become meaner after more defensive problems denied them a friendly victory at Southampton.


A reality check for Walsall manager

Walsall manager Dean Smith admits this week’s friendly defeat may have jolted the expectations he has been happy to encourage at the Banks’s Stadium.


Transfer rumours – July 28

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


Season ticket sales rise at Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers today announced a 30 per cent rise in season ticket sales with two weeks still to go before the start of the Blue Square Premier campaign.


Rangers’ Karl Espley faces surgery

Stafford Rangers were today looking to bring a new central defender to Marston Road after learning Karl Espley will probably need surgery on his injured groin.


Motorists baffled by on-street bays

Parking bays have been created on the region’s latest red route – with white lines painted half on the road and half on the pavement.


Stalwarts say goodbye to local school

Four teachers with more than 120 years of teaching experience between them have bid a fond farewell to a Black Country secondary school.


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