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Gareth McAuley’s Sergio Aguero plan

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley is hoping that doing his homework can help him stop red-hot striker Sergio Aguero on Boxing Day.


Walsall boss Dean Smith reveals why he axed Will Grigg

Walsall manager Dean Smith today revealed he axed Will Grigg to revive the striker’s stuttering season.


West Brom captain Chris Brunt orders the Baggies to ‘move on’

West Brom captain Chris Brunt has ordered the Baggies to “move on” from back-to-back defeats as they begin the countdown to their Hawthorns showdown with Bolton.


West Brom defender Gareth McAuley helped by ‘leader’ Jonas Olsson

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley today revealed how “leader” Jonas Olsson has helped him make the step up to Premier League level.


West Brom’s Gareth McAuley relishing duel with Arsenal’s Robin van Persie

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley today insisted he is relishing the challenge of facing the Premier League’s hottest striker.


Gareth McAuley salutes Shane Long

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has saluted Shane Long for leading the Baggies’ defending from the front.


Gareth McAuley eyes West Brom win

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley today claimed victory in Sunday’s Black Country derby could their stuttering season into life.


Wayne Jones out of World Grand Prix

Wolverhampton’s Wayne Jones was shocked in the opening game of the World Grand Prix after a first round exit in a straight sets defeat to Brendan Dolan.


Will Grigg hails Jamie Paterson impact

Will Grigg today insisted he is relishing his double act with “livewire” Jamie Paterson after bagging his third goal of the season.


Wayne Jones gets a new set of darts

Wolverhampton’s Wayne Jones will return to televised tournaments with a set of darts to finally call his own – after turning up to a game without any arrows.

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