Birmingham drifted further down the Championship table after they were edged out at Crystal Palace.

Wolves have been paired with moneybags Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

England’s friendly international with Holland at Wembley was today called off after a third night of rioting in London placed a strain on police resources.

Birmingham are primed to launch a fresh £2million bid for Crystal Palace’s teenage defender Nathaniel Clyne.

Birmingham have made an improved £5million bid for Italian striker Fabrizio Miccoli as they close in on the pint-sized striker.

Albion striker Roman Bednar looks set to stay at the Hawthorns despite surprise rumours linking him with a move to QPR.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has vowed all of his players will have a clean slate when they return for pre-season training next month.

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas is poised to complete an £800,000 permanent switch to the Hawthorns.

Albion defender Marek Cech is ready to delay talks over his Hawthorns future until after this summer’s World Cup.

Proud Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo hailed his record breakers – then promptly set them one more target for their promotion-winning season.