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Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Tolu Arokodare says Wolves must use the pain of their last minute loss to Arsenal as fuel to get their first win of the season.

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Supporting image for story: E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

Supporting image for story: West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason hopeful down time can help key West Brom man's recovery

Ryan Mason hopeful down time can help key West Brom man's recovery

Supporting image for story: The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

Supporting image for story: 'It's ridiculous': Pundits let rip at Wolves chairman Jeff Shi over 'technical word' relegation comments in interview

'It's ridiculous': Pundits let rip at Wolves chairman Jeff Shi over 'technical word' relegation comments in interview

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Supporting image for story: 'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'Where has that been?!': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's win over Sheffield United

'Where has that been?!': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's win over Sheffield United

Supporting image for story: 'A one half team': West Brom fans give their take as West Brom pick up comfortable win over Sheffield United

'A one half team': West Brom fans give their take as West Brom pick up comfortable win over Sheffield United

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analyses Walsall's 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic in League Two

George Bennett analyses Walsall's 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic in League Two

Supporting image for story: 'Carlos Corberan got better results with a poorer squad': Strong West Brom view amid Ryan Mason pressure

'Carlos Corberan got better results with a poorer squad': Strong West Brom view amid Ryan Mason pressure

Supporting image for story: Fosun and Jeff Shi view and what Wolves owners will do next after Manchester United protest

Fosun and Jeff Shi view and what Wolves owners will do next after Manchester United protest

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Home tie for Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy

Kidderminster Harriers will host National League strugglers Morecambe in the fourth round of the FA Trophy.

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Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler expects double Walsall injury boost ahead of Notts County clash

Mat Sadler expects double Walsall injury boost ahead of Notts County clash

Supporting image for story: Scott Adey-Linforth returns to Stourbridge as manager with Darryl Knights as assistant

Scott Adey-Linforth returns to Stourbridge as manager with Darryl Knights as assistant

Supporting image for story: Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

Supporting image for story: West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

Supporting image for story: The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

Supporting image for story: E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

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Maxfield picks the perfect moment for his second century of the season

Tom Maxfield knocked in his second century of the season as he delivered a stunning knockout blow in the deciding frame of his Staffs & West Midlands Snooker League Individual Championship clash with Robert Wharne.

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Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton sit third after four-goal showing against Dudley

Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton sit third after four-goal showing against Dudley

Supporting image for story: Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships

Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships

Supporting image for story: Local netball coach wins national award

Local netball coach wins national award

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Stourport Hockey Club - match report

Supporting image for story: Bilston Town rewarded with home FA Vase tie after reaching fourth round for first time in more than 30 years - round-up

Bilston Town rewarded with home FA Vase tie after reaching fourth round for first time in more than 30 years - round-up

Supporting image for story: Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

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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?

Supporting image for story: Wolves speedway promoter on club's search for a new home

Wolves speedway promoter on club's search for a new home

Supporting image for story: Eccleshall hotshot Storm Stacey battles back with strong Caldwell Park performance

Eccleshall hotshot Storm Stacey battles back with strong Caldwell Park performance

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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

Supporting image for story: Conah Walker: I'm going to take Pat McCormack into deep waters and drown him

Conah Walker: I'm going to take Pat McCormack into deep waters and drown him

Supporting image for story: Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

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

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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: Cameron Menzies apologises for punching table after defeat to Charlie Manby

Cameron Menzies apologises for punching table after defeat to Charlie Manby

Supporting image for story: Cameron Menzies punches table in frustration after defeat to Charlie Manby

Cameron Menzies punches table in frustration after defeat to Charlie Manby

Supporting image for story: Liverpool parade driver told officers ‘I’ve just ruined my family’s life’

Liverpool parade driver told officers ‘I’ve just ruined my family’s life’

Supporting image for story: Patience ‘most important thing’ for Manchester City, says Phil Foden

Patience ‘most important thing’ for Manchester City, says Phil Foden

Supporting image for story: Enzo Maresca declines to clear up confusion over ‘worst 48 hours’ comment

Enzo Maresca declines to clear up confusion over ‘worst 48 hours’ comment

Supporting image for story: Ben Stokes demands England ‘show a bit of dog’ in must-win third Ashes Test

Ben Stokes demands England ‘show a bit of dog’ in must-win third Ashes Test