Best of Peter Rhodes – October 28

The best of this week’s Peter Rhodes column from the Express & Star.


Pictures of the week – October 28

Mick McCarthy becomes the target of Molineux boo-boys, pumpkin man shows off Halloween designs and Mario Balotelli’s weird weekend all feature in the latest pictures of the week.


Midlands drink-drivers remaining on the road

More than 120 convicted drink-drivers in the West Midlands and Staffordshire still have a licence to drive, figures revealed today.


Steven Fletcher targeting a comeback against Wigan

Wolves could have a welcome boost for the big Molineux clash against Wigan with the return of Steven Fletcher.


Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will not accept a tame Manchester City surrender

Boss Mick McCarthy insisted last night’s heavy Carling Cup beating had not set in stone the outcome of Saturday’s Premier League rematch with free-scoring leaders Manchester City.


Wolves in training for Man City trip – in pictures

Wolves were training at Compton today for their next Manchester City assignment on Saturday, with Steven Fletcher boosting his fitness as he targets a return against Wigan.


Two teenagers die in Smethwick canal tragedy

Two teenagers have died after falling in a canal in the Black Country in what police are today describing as a “tragic accident”.


Chef guilty of Wolverhampton white spirit killing

A chef was this afternoon facing life in jail after being found guilty of killing a businesswoman with chemicals after finding her in bed with his brother-in-law at a Wolverhampton restaurant.


Hundreds queue for Wolverhampton TK Maxx opening

Hundreds of shoppers queued in the rain to be among the first inside Wolverhampton’s new TK Maxx department store, which opened its doors today.


Jamie O’Hara: Wolves will fight on for Mick McCarthy

Jamie O’Hara today vowed Wolves will fight to end their slump for boss Mick McCarthy – because the manager deserves their total support.

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