Stafford Rangers are today facing up to life without Tom Thorley after the Player of the Year signed for Blue Square North rivals Worcester.

Proud boss Martin O’Neill believes Villa can “bask in the reflected glory” of three players making England’s World Cup squad for the first time in the club’s history.

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has ended his time at Molineux by completing a £500,000 move to Burnley.

Wolves target Steven Fletcher has been backed to add flair and goals to boss Mick McCarthy’s battlers in the Premier League next season.

As Albion’s latest young guns celebrate international glory the Baggies’ most famous teenage star is marking a very different landmark.

Wolves are hoping their early pitch for £7million-rated Burnley striker Steven Fletcher sees off late interest from Birmingham and Blackburn.

Steven Reid wants to end his career with Albion after clinching a permanent move to the Hawthorns.

Stafford Rangers believe they are in the driving seat to attract good players to Marston Road this summer in the wake of the economic climate.

Free agent Jamie Cureton has put Walsall on red alert after declaring his interest in a move to Walsall.

Albion have been warned they will not land Stoke striker James Beattie on the cheap.