For most of us, Caen and the Normandy coast is that bit of France we zip through on our way to or from somewhere else writes Simon Penfold.

Each year, thousands of food lovers flock to Paris in search of serious gastronomy, writes Michael Weston.

Wolves defender Steven Mouyokolo was today set to end his Molineux frustration after agreeing a move to French club Sochaux.

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle would rather be playing in the World Cup next month than getting married.

Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu is relishing a Premier League clash with Chelsea and the chance to lock horns with friend Nicolas Anelka.

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

Wolves’ spy-in-the-camp Ronald Zubar has kicked off the countdown to the club’s first trip to the Emirates by revealing Arsenal are wary of Kevin Doyle.

Wolves defender Ronald Zubar has kicked off the countdown to Saturday’s derby against Villa by insisting all the pressure is on their opponents.

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has thrown down the gauntlet to striker John Carew after urging the big Norwegian – “It’s payback time.”

Villa defender Habib Beye could be forced to leave the club in the summer after revealing his unrest at a lack of first-team opportunities.