Bye bye Benik, Chelski bullied and celebrating Tom's 50th - the week's sports news in 5 quotes

It's been a week of tears, tantrums and celebrations. Expressandstar.com takes a look at the week's sports events through the words of those who made the news.

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“Wolves have been really good to me. I took on more responsibility there and felt more like a leader, which will help me in the future”

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After categorically stating they would not sell Benik Afobe, Wolves accepted Bournemouth's £10m off for their best player.

Afobe, who netted 23 times in 48 games for Wolves, promised goals, team work and plenty of running for his new club when he was unveiled to the press

“Football is an emotional game, they want to win as much as we do and sometimes things can get out of hand”

Diego Costa of Chelsea speaks with Referee Anthony Taylor
Diego Costa of Chelsea speaks with Referee Anthony Taylor

Jonny Evans' assessment after Albion came from behind twice to secure a deserved 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The central defender said clashes on the pitch are 'just part of the game' after Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticised Albion for trying to 'provoke' teams into committing fouls.

“The move here has gone really, the team, all the people want to help me. It’s very friendly”

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Michal Zyro on moving to Wolverhampton and scoring two goals on his league debut in a 3-2 win over Fulham at Molineux.

Boss Kenny Jackett hailed Wolves' new home hero and his 'outstanding' team after they made it four Championship wins in a row.

“If we unfortunately have to go through a relegation phase, we have no fear of that.”

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New Chairman Steve Hollis spoke for the first time after being named new Aston Villa chairman.

Hollis, who is replacing owner Randy Lerner as chairman, reckons the club would return on a "stronger footing" if they fall out of the Premier League at the end of this season.

“It is a special moment – 50 league goals and I’m still young, only 23, so I want to kick on and score more.”

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Tom Bradshaw's equaliser at Coventry on Tuesday night was the 50th of his Walsall career.

Sean O'Driscoll's side held on to third place in League One, keeping the Sky Blues a place and a point behind.