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Wolves boosted by defender's return for West Ham clash

Boss Rob Edwards confirmed Wolves will be boosted in defence for the visit of West Ham United on Saturday.

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Supporting image for story: Unai Emery provides major update on Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future

Unai Emery provides major update on Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards hoping there is more to come from Wolves summer signing

Rob Edwards hoping there is more to come from Wolves summer signing

Supporting image for story: 'We're not able to make changes': West Brom boss' squad verdict and transfer views

'We're not able to make changes': West Brom boss' squad verdict and transfer views

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Grim New Year's Day slump leaves Albion facing more questions than ever

West Brom debrief: Grim New Year's Day slump leaves Albion facing more questions than ever

Supporting image for story: When will West Brom reach unwanted club-record run of away defeats?

When will West Brom reach unwanted club-record run of away defeats?

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery believes best is still to come from returning Aston Villa man

Unai Emery believes best is still to come from returning Aston Villa man

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Supporting image for story: 'Disappointing start to 2026' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat at Cambridge

'Disappointing start to 2026' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat at Cambridge

Supporting image for story: 'Simply unacceptable': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's recording breaking loss

'Simply unacceptable': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's recording breaking loss

Supporting image for story: 'It is painful to watch': Damning West Brom fan reaction after 50 year old record broken at Swansea

'It is painful to watch': Damning West Brom fan reaction after 50 year old record broken at Swansea

Supporting image for story: 'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

Supporting image for story: 'It's a start': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom sign off 2025 with victory

'It's a start': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom sign off 2025 with victory

Supporting image for story: 'They need that': West Brom fan reaction after QPR and what Ryan Mason needs to turn it around

'They need that': West Brom fan reaction after QPR and what Ryan Mason needs to turn it around

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Unai Emery provides updates on injured Aston Villa stars

Villa have been dealt a blow after midfielder Amadou Onana was ruled out for several weeks through injury.

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Supporting image for story: Unai Emery provides major update on Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future

Unai Emery provides major update on Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future

Supporting image for story: Wolves boosted by defender's return for West Ham clash

Wolves boosted by defender's return for West Ham clash

Supporting image for story: When will West Brom reach unwanted club-record run of away defeats?

When will West Brom reach unwanted club-record run of away defeats?

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Grim New Year's Day slump leaves Albion facing more questions than ever

West Brom debrief: Grim New Year's Day slump leaves Albion facing more questions than ever

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings as five get 5/10s in New Year's Day defeat at Cambridge

Walsall player ratings as five get 5/10s in New Year's Day defeat at Cambridge

Supporting image for story: Stafford Town aim to build on festive run against Telford Town

Stafford Town aim to build on festive run against Telford Town

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Step 5/6 round-up: Dudley Town edge five-goal thriller against Tividale

Dudley Town emerged 3-2 victors in a five-goal thriller at Tividale in the Midland Premier Division.

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Supporting image for story: Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track

Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track

Supporting image for story: Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders

Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders

Supporting image for story: Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

Supporting image for story: Charity receives £3,000 Christmas boost from 10k race

Charity receives £3,000 Christmas boost from 10k race

Supporting image for story: 'Pure gold' - Black Country pair hit remarkable 147 breaks for same club

'Pure gold' - Black Country pair hit remarkable 147 breaks for same club

Supporting image for story: Hotshots lead snooker league at the halfway stage - snooker round-up

Hotshots lead snooker league at the halfway stage - snooker round-up

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Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Supporting image for story: 11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium

11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium

Supporting image for story: Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend

Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend

Supporting image for story: Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing

Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?

Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?

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Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers

Supporting image for story: Young Walsall boxer scores stunning national title win

Young Walsall boxer scores stunning national title win

Supporting image for story: Ben Collins eyes title shot after impressive Dudley showing

Ben Collins eyes title shot after impressive Dudley showing

Supporting image for story: Double-celebration for Conah Walker after statement late KO to help 'change life' of expected newborn

Double-celebration for Conah Walker after statement late KO to help 'change life' of expected newborn

Supporting image for story: Tyler Denny eager for 2026 title shot after winning return

Tyler Denny eager for 2026 title shot after winning return

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Supporting image for story: Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

Supporting image for story: Honour to be poster girl for track and field, says ‘superstar’ Keely Hodgkinson

Honour to be poster girl for track and field, says ‘superstar’ Keely Hodgkinson

Supporting image for story: Gadirova twins ‘so proud’ of Bryony Page trampoline win as GB notch up golds

Gadirova twins ‘so proud’ of Bryony Page trampoline win as GB notch up golds

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Tartan Army hailed as ‘fantastic ambassadors for Scotland’ by tourism boss

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Supporting image for story: Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane: ‘It’s been a crazy 24 hours’

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane: ‘It’s been a crazy 24 hours’

Supporting image for story: Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane: ‘It’s been a crazy 24 hours’

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane: ‘It’s been a crazy 24 hours’

Supporting image for story: Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

Supporting image for story: Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Supporting image for story: Arne Slot: ‘Constant battle’ has left Liverpool unable to catch Arsenal and City

Arne Slot: ‘Constant battle’ has left Liverpool unable to catch Arsenal and City

Supporting image for story: Matthew Potts set for Ashes opportunity and England mull Shoaib Bashir option

Matthew Potts set for Ashes opportunity and England mull Shoaib Bashir option