The architectural firm hired to restore footballer Kevin Phillips’ luxury £1.5m home in Staffordshire has been shortlisted for a national award.

Wolves will be among three Premier League clubs contesting the academy tournament at the inaugural Total Football Show in Lilleshall next month.

Wolves legend Steve Bull has declared his aim to unearth the Midlands’ hidden gems at the launch of the Total Football Show at Lilleshall.

Kevin Phillips has urged Birmingham to stand by manager Alex McLeish – even if the club are relegated from the Premier League.

Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips has accepted his days at St Andrew’s may be numbered after manager Alex McLeish told him he can leave the club.

Birmingham edged through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup by the skin of their teeth after a penalty shoot-out against League One Brentford.

Manager Alex McLeish has admitted it is “nigh on impossible” for Birmingham to become an established top-six Premier League club.

Albion old-boy Kevin Phillips believes the Baggies can stay in the Premier League this season – by following the blueprint laid down by current club Birmingham.

Kevin Phillips has been ruled out of an emotional return to Albion with Birmingham manager Alex McLeish refusing to risk the striker’s fitness.

Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu has dismissed talk of a rift with Alex McLeish and insisted the boss is “inches” from signing a new contract.