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Walsall host Middlesbrough in cup

Walsall will host Championship club Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup after being handed a plum first round tie.


Villa make Gary McAllister approach

Villa are keen to bring in Gary McAllister as Gerard Houllier’s assistant manager – as confirmed by Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan.


Our road to the World Cup final

Albion fans Jonathan Eden, Nick Clarke and Ashley Starbuck have a day to remember in Soccer City planned as they prepare to be delivered to the World Cup final.


Wolves’ tug of war over Gary Hooper

Wolves could again be involved in a tug of war with Wigan for a new target in Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper -  if talks for £7million-rated Steven Fletcher fail.


Wolves not bidding for Boyd

Wolves have quashed reports they are about to make an offer for prolific Glasgow Rangers striker Kris Boyd.


Six players put up for sale at Villa

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has taken the first step towards a summer-clear out at the club by putting six players up for sale.


Agbonlahor urges Villla to keep Young

Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has urged the club to keep Luke Young after admitting the fans’ favourite was “unlucky” not to feature more regularly last season.


Dorrans has it all to do warns Regis

Albion legend Cyrille Regis believes Baggies Player of the Season Graham Dorrans must prove himself all over again in the Premier League.


Big investment to continue for Wolves

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has revealed big investment will continue to restore the club to its former glories long term.


Downing hails Villa’s winning culture

Villa winger Stewart Downing has hailed the winning culture boss Martin O’Neill has created at the club.

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