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Mat Sadler explains Rico Richards' absence for Walsall over festive period

Mat Sadler has confirmed that Walsall loanee Rico Richards has missed the past fortnight due to illness.

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Supporting image for story: "You're mad you are" - Wolves boss full of praise for 'passionate' defender

"You're mad you are" - Wolves boss full of praise for 'passionate' defender

Supporting image for story: Fan column: Wolves fans deserve more than the disaster of 2025

Fan column: Wolves fans deserve more than the disaster of 2025

Supporting image for story: 'From like Real Madrid to the Red Lion' - Ian Long compares Rushall Olympic to pub team, demanding reaction

'From like Real Madrid to the Red Lion' - Ian Long compares Rushall Olympic to pub team, demanding reaction

Supporting image for story: Jamie Hawkins hails Chasetown's grit over glamour to remain in play-off hunt

Jamie Hawkins hails Chasetown's grit over glamour to remain in play-off hunt

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason's 'lift' explanation as to why an unfit Krystian Bielik was named on West Brom bench

Ryan Mason's 'lift' explanation as to why an unfit Krystian Bielik was named on West Brom bench

Supporting image for story: West Brom youngsters told to look at examples like Morgan Rogers and Reyes Cleary ahead of possible loans

West Brom youngsters told to look at examples like Morgan Rogers and Reyes Cleary ahead of possible loans

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2025 came to an end for Wolves with a glimmer of positivity.

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Man City

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Aston Villa

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Liverpool

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5

Chelsea

30

6

Man Utd

30

7

Sunderland

28

8

Everton

28

9

Brentford

26

10

Newcastle

26

11

Crystal Palace

26

12

Fulham

26

13

Tottenham Hotspur

25

14

Brighton

25

15

AFC Bournemouth

23

16

Leeds

20

17

Nottm Forest

18

18

West Ham

14

19

Burnley

12

20

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3

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Aston Villa

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