The Sporting Week in Pictures 09/08

Expressandstar.com take a look back at the stories which have dominated our back pages this week.

Wolves had a backroom reshuffle on Monday, with Terry Connor promoted to assistant manager.nextpage

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In what was to be a busy week at Molineux, Ian Harte turned down a short-term deal and left the club.nextpage

Defender Rob Edwards followed him out of the exit door at Molineux, becoming Blackpool's record signing in a £275,000 move.nextpage

He was not last out either, with transfer-listed striker Jay Bothroyd rejoining former Wolves boss Dave Jones in a £300,000 move to Cardiff.nextpage

Meanwhile over at the Hawthorns, after a traumatic time in the transfer market, the Baggies recieved a boost in their efforts to sign Charlton's Zheng Zhi, with Addicks boss Alan Pardew admitting he may have to sell the player.nextpage

Walsall landed former Coventry captain Stephen Hughes in somewhat of a coup.nextpage

Villa moved to solve their full-back problems by bringing in Reading left-back Nicky Shorey and Middlesbrough right-back Luke Young for a total of around £9million.nextpage

Back at the Hawthorns on Friday, Albion awaited the arrival of Bolton's Abdoulaye Meite for talks, after the defender flew back from his club's tour of Greece. But beware - he is also due to talk to Hull.nextpage

The week ended with more good news from Albion, as striker Roman Bednar penned a new three-year deal

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