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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.


Chris Brunt blasts Lawrie Sanchez

West Brom captain Chris Brunt today blasted former Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez and told him to stay out of current boss Nigel Worthington’s business.


Will Grigg is ready for Walsall recall

Walsall striker Will Grigg today insisted he is ready for fight for his place and spearhead the Saddlers’ attack.


Will Grigg tipped for full internationals

Walsall manager Dean Smith today tipped Will Grigg for international honours but told the striker he must continue his rapid rise at the Banks’s Stadium.


Gareth McAuley set for Albion debut

Summer signing Gareth McAuley today told of his pre-season sickness nightmare as he prepared for his delayed Albion debut at Bournemouth.


Jon Macken backs Will Grigg to shine

Walsall forward Jon Macken has tipped Will Grigg for international stardom and backed his strike partner to shine for the Saddlers.


Chris Brunt plans move into coaching

Captain Chris Brunt has a new perspective on Albion’s pre-season – after spending the summer taking his first steps into coaching.


Albion’s a dream for Gareth McAuley

Albion new-boy Gareth McAuley feels like “a kid in a candy shop” after finally getting his chance at Premier League football.


Eerie clash for Wolves team-mates

Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas has warned Wolves team-mate and Northern Ireland winger Johnny Gorman he faces an eerie atmosphere.


Mick McCarthy on Johnny Gorman

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted Irish prospect Johnny Gorman isn’t ready for the Premier League yet – despite the chance of lining up against Italy.

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