Time to map out a plan for Villa's future
- Says blogger Matthew Turvey
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Stale Solbakken set to start work at Wolves
New Wolves boss Stale Solbakken is set to return to England next week to begin work on honing his squad for next season.
Keith Downing draws up West Brom plans
Albion have told assistant boss Keith Downing to plan their pre-season programme as the hunt for a new head coach heads into its fifth week.
Ian Taylor in a plea for patience at Aston Villa
Villa legend Ian Taylor today urged supporters to remain patient and trust American Randy Lerner to appoint the best manager available.
Darren Moore backs Chris Hughton for West Brom
Darren Moore today insisted Claudio Ranieri would be a perfect fit for Albion – but still backed Chris Hughton for the job.
Wolves’ Wembley winners kick off for charity
Two Wolves favourites with over 1,100 appearances between them teamed up for a unique charity fundraiser.
Hodgson might gamble on Welbeck
England coach Roy Hodgson has indicated he may be prepared to make an exception to his plan not to take injured players to Euro 2012 in order to squeeze Danny Welbeck into his squad.
Great expectations to leave Roy Hodgson pipped
Chief sports writer Martin Swain will be in Oslo tomorrow to report on Roy Hodgson’s first game as England boss. He looks at the former Albion head coach’s challenge.
Bjorn: ‘I’d love to play for Wolves’
Wolves target Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson today declared he’d love to play for new boss Stale Solbakken – as Everton launched a £2m-£3m bid for him.
Ray Wilkins in shock link with West Brom job
Ray Wilkins today emerged as a shock contender for the Albion hot-seat after the Baggies stepped up their search with a round of secret second interviews.
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