Saddlers boss Dean Smith reveals heart-to-heart revived Alex Nicholls

Walsall boss Dean Smith today revealed a heart-to-heart with Alex Nicholls has triggered the striker’s revival.


Saddlers winger Kevan Hurst steps up recovery from ‘bizarre’ injury

Walsall manager Dean Smith today confirmed crocked Saddlers ace Kevan Hurst has upped his recovery from his “bizarre” injury.


Honesty culture at Walsall welcomed by Saddlers skipper Andy Butler

Walsall captain Andy Butler has welcomed the culture of honesty and insisted every player must have their say.


Puppini Sisters’ Christmas concert date is moved

The Christmas with the Puppini Sisters December concert at Birmingham Town Hall has had to be put back a week.


Defensive game won’t win for Wolves

Wolves blogger Tim Spiers can’t see how the Everton approach will gain anything at Chelsea as he urges manager Mick McCarthy to ‘go for it’ at Stamford Bridge.


Reverse psychology at West Brom?

West Brom blogger Jarrod Hill wonders what the real reason was for Roy Hodgson using the media to take a pop at the injury woes of striker Peter Odemwingie.


Why Gary Gardner split Aston Villa

Aston Villa blogger Matthew Turvey gives his take on an unexpected issue that has split claret and blue fans – loaning out Gary Gardner to Coventry for a month.


Torvill and Dean skating to Birmingham NIA

Torvill and Dean will be skating their way into the NIA in Birmingham city centre on Friday 27 April for three days of sensational performances, as part of their Dancing on Ice Tour 2012.


Molineux redevelopment gathers pace

Nicky Butler checks out the latest on the redevelopment of the North Bank at Molineux.


Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe to play Wulfrun Hall

Comedians Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe are teaming up for a tour which takes in Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall in March.

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