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Wolves’ George Friend joins Rovers

Freed Wolves defender George Friend has signed for Championship side Doncaster in a two-year deal.


Matt Richards raises Walsall stakes

Walsall midfielder Matt Richards has raised the stakes and claimed anything less than the play-offs next season would be a failure for the club.


Boaz Myhill emerges as Albion target

Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has emerged as a potential summer target for Albion – but the Baggies have not made a bid.


Fifty years on for Albion’s Bobby Hope

As Albion’s latest young guns celebrate international glory the Baggies’ most famous teenage star is marking a very different landmark.


Andy Sinton is new AFC Telford boss

Former Wolves and England winger Andy Sinton has been announced as the new manager of AFC Telford United.


Albion’s Pablo Ibanez chase hots up

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has targeted a strengthened ‘spine’ to his team as the Baggies continued talking to Spain international Pablo Ibanez.


Hart and Foster were Albion targets

Albion did enquire about England duo Joe Hart and Ben Foster in their hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer.


Jara sets sights on right-back berth

Albion’s Mr Versatile Gonzalo Jara has set his sights on the team’s right-back berth for the Premier League.


Albion handed young duo pro deals

Albion have handed teenage duo Sam Mantom and Paul Downing professional contracts.


Wood’s call up just reward for coach

Albion youth coach Keith Downing has claimed Chris Wood’s World Cup call-up is a reward for everyone at the club’s fledgling academy.

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