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Liam Keen comment: A clinical edge, competition and goalscoring return marks strong Wolves performance

Wolves booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup in style with a dominant win over Shrewsbury Town.

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Supporting image for story: 'My first port of call': New West Brom boss Eric Ramsay on potential January transfer window activity as he assesses Albion squad

'My first port of call': New West Brom boss Eric Ramsay on potential January transfer window activity as he assesses Albion squad

Supporting image for story: Transfer column: Joao Gomes Wolves latest, West Brom MLS link and Aston Villa in former striker reports

Transfer column: Joao Gomes Wolves latest, West Brom MLS link and Aston Villa in former striker reports

Supporting image for story: Incorrect VAR decisions on the rise - as Wolves penalty mistake in Everton defeat explained

Incorrect VAR decisions on the rise - as Wolves penalty mistake in Everton defeat explained

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Competitive Wolves have come a long way on current form

Dave Edwards: Competitive Wolves have come a long way on current form

Supporting image for story: 'Fresh slate': Eric Ramsay sends clear message that will be welcomed by West Brom players as new boss speaks for first time

'Fresh slate': Eric Ramsay sends clear message that will be welcomed by West Brom players as new boss speaks for first time

Supporting image for story: Walsall duo poised for rare chance to shine in EFL Trophy tie at Northampton

Walsall duo poised for rare chance to shine in EFL Trophy tie at Northampton

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Supporting image for story: Why West Brom's Eric Ramsay appointment is so intriguing and what Albion fans could expect

Why West Brom's Eric Ramsay appointment is so intriguing and what Albion fans could expect

Supporting image for story: 'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

Supporting image for story: 'Would not have made sense': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury analysis on Wolves FA Cup win over Shrewsbury

'Would not have made sense': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury analysis on Wolves FA Cup win over Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'An eventful week' - Key Walsall talking points from Mat Sadler's press conference

'An eventful week' - Key Walsall talking points from Mat Sadler's press conference

Supporting image for story: 'FA Cup chance': Lewis Cox on West Brom's Swansea team news, midfield blow and youngster chance

'FA Cup chance': Lewis Cox on West Brom's Swansea team news, midfield blow and youngster chance

Supporting image for story: Why Rob Edwards has to take massive credit for inspired Wolves move that has helped change fortunes

Why Rob Edwards has to take massive credit for inspired Wolves move that has helped change fortunes

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Aston Villa facing decision on forward as suitors circle

Donyell Malen’s future at Villa remains in doubt with Atletico Madrid the latest club to show interest in the forward.

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Supporting image for story: Walsall duo poised for rare chance to shine in EFL Trophy tie at Northampton

Walsall duo poised for rare chance to shine in EFL Trophy tie at Northampton

Supporting image for story: Do West Brom have a Reyes Cleary sell on clause - as former Baggies youngster stars in FA Cup Liverpool clash

Do West Brom have a Reyes Cleary sell on clause - as former Baggies youngster stars in FA Cup Liverpool clash

Supporting image for story: Incorrect VAR decisions on the rise - as Wolves penalty mistake in Everton defeat explained

Incorrect VAR decisions on the rise - as Wolves penalty mistake in Everton defeat explained

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa told they are making mistake with £300,000 defender sale

Aston Villa told they are making mistake with £300,000 defender sale

Supporting image for story: 'My first port of call': New West Brom boss Eric Ramsay on potential January transfer window activity as he assesses Albion squad

'My first port of call': New West Brom boss Eric Ramsay on potential January transfer window activity as he assesses Albion squad

Supporting image for story: 'Absolutely clear': Eric Ramsay underlines what he will bring to West Brom ahead of Middlesbrough Hawthorns bow

'Absolutely clear': Eric Ramsay underlines what he will bring to West Brom ahead of Middlesbrough Hawthorns bow

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Competitions take centre stage as Storm Goretti wipes out league programme - snooker round-up

The weather was the biggest winner in West Midlands snooker this week as Storm Goretti made travelling difficult for a lot of teams, resulting in several understandable postponements and the wipeout of all of the fixtures in the top division.

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Supporting image for story: Stourport Over 55s dominate Lichfield in national cup clash

Stourport Over 55s dominate Lichfield in national cup clash

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Latest from Stourport Hockey Club

Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: Dudley Town edge five-goal thriller against Tividale

Step 5/6 round-up: Dudley Town edge five-goal thriller against Tividale

Supporting image for story: Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track

Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track

Supporting image for story: Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders

Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders

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Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

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Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Supporting image for story: 11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium

11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium

Supporting image for story: Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend

Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend

Supporting image for story: Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing

Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?

Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?

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Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Supporting image for story: Young Walsall boxer scores stunning national title win

Young Walsall boxer scores stunning national title win

Supporting image for story: Ben Collins eyes title shot after impressive Dudley showing

Ben Collins eyes title shot after impressive Dudley showing

Supporting image for story: Double-celebration for Conah Walker after statement late KO to help 'change life' of expected newborn

Double-celebration for Conah Walker after statement late KO to help 'change life' of expected newborn

Supporting image for story: Tyler Denny eager for 2026 title shot after winning return

Tyler Denny eager for 2026 title shot after winning return

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

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Honour to be poster girl for track and field, says ‘superstar’ Keely Hodgkinson

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Gadirova twins ‘so proud’ of Bryony Page trampoline win as GB notch up golds

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Tartan Army hailed as ‘fantastic ambassadors for Scotland’ by tourism boss

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Supporting image for story: Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment

Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment

Supporting image for story: Andy Robertson says Liverpool performances must improve in second half of season

Andy Robertson says Liverpool performances must improve in second half of season

Supporting image for story: Liam Rosenior plays down big-game talk ahead of Chelsea’s cup clash with Arsenal

Liam Rosenior plays down big-game talk ahead of Chelsea’s cup clash with Arsenal

Supporting image for story: Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open warm-up in Hobart suspended due to rain

Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open warm-up in Hobart suspended due to rain

Supporting image for story: Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach

Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach

Supporting image for story: Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error