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Lalley sees how the other half live

Wolves’ Sporting Star columnist John Lalley took a break from the norm and attended a game with a difference with the club’s female team in action.


Hoard fund-raising gathers pace

Dozens of collectables have been donated to an auction being held this weekend as part of the Staffordshire Hoard fund-raising campaign.


Peace’s stance on any new owner

Albion chairman Jeremy Peace has promised to weed out any charlatans in the event of the club attracting a prospective new owner.


Peace’s marker for Premier League

Albion chairman Jeremy Peace has laid down an early marker for a “no-risk” approach to the Premier League if the club go on to clinch another promotion.


Jarvis wanted a duel with Giggs

Most Wolves players will be relieved if Ryan Giggs is missing from the Manchester United line-up tonight – but not winger Matt Jarvis.


Shamed TV star’s appeal refused

Jailed former TV newsreader Ashley Blake has now been refused permission to appeal against his sentence for assaulting a teenager.


Albion offer shirts for hire

Albion have offered their shirts for hire for individual matches in a move that could lead to a unique game-by-game sponsorship scheme for the club.


Bully Bites with Steve Bull

Wolves legend Steve Bull gives it to you straight in his weekly column and takes a trip down memory lane and his England hey-day ahead of the international weekend.


Sir Bobby emotion a focus for Albion

Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo insists he will not allow the emotion of Saturday’s tribute to Sir Bobby Robson to overshadow the Baggies’ clash with Newcastle on Saturday.


Meet the force behind Sky Sports

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain meets Vic Wakeling – who is finally calling it a day after 20 years as Sky TV’s most influential executive.

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