Midlands News – West Midlands Local News - UK News 2012-05-27T12:00:06Z http://www.expressandstar.com/feed/atom/ WordPress Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.com Todd Nash http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=307161 2012-05-26T09:53:36Z 2012-05-26T09:59:55Z

Albion have told assistant boss Keith Downing to plan their pre-season programme as the hunt for a new head coach heads into its fifth week.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/7RK8wRb-LVo" height="1" width="1"/>

4 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/26/keith-downing-draws-up-west-brom-plans/ Todd Nash http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=307166 2012-05-26T10:03:20Z 2012-05-26T09:59:45Z

Darren Moore today insisted Claudio Ranieri would be a perfect fit for Albion – but still backed Chris Hughton for the job.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/BSLSG4GXQHk" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/26/darren-moore-backs-chris-hughton-for-west-brom/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=306926 2012-05-25T09:46:15Z 2012-05-25T09:46:15Z

Ray Wilkins today emerged as a shock contender for the Albion hot-seat after the Baggies stepped up their search with a round of secret second interviews.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/lpkBOun-I7A" height="1" width="1"/>

73 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/25/ray-wilkins-in-shock-link-with-west-brom-job/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=306883 2012-05-25T10:42:19Z 2012-05-25T09:00:13Z

West Bromwich Albion today announced property search company Zoopla as their new shirt sponsors after ditching Bodog a year into a two-year deal.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/9P4bjB2JN8o" height="1" width="1"/>

17 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/25/west-bromwich-albion-in-3m-sponsor-change-deal/ abigailedge http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=306586 2012-05-25T09:09:28Z 2012-05-24T09:57:33Z

Albion are willing to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Roy Hodgson’s replacement – but Chris Hughton remains in pole position.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/Hyn9yuBZG0U" height="1" width="1"/>

76 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2012/05/24/chris-hughton-still-favourite-but-albion-will-not-be-rushed/ abigailedge http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=306318 2012-05-23T16:28:34Z 2012-05-23T11:15:49Z

West Bromwich Albion are monitoring a group of goalkeepers including Scotland’s Craig Gordon as they consider alternatives to top target Ben Foster.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/J2nhCiv86vA" height="1" width="1"/>

16 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2012/05/23/west-bromwich-albion-keeping-tabs-on-craig-gordon/ abigailedge http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=306302 2012-05-24T08:45:28Z 2012-05-23T10:49:08Z

German coach Ralf Rangnick spoke to Albion about succeeding Roy Hodgson, it emerged today.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/qk-BMIRGcfw" height="1" width="1"/>

23 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/23/ralf-rangnick-keen-on%e2%80%88west-bromwich-albion%e2%80%88post/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305884 2012-05-22T08:55:19Z 2012-05-22T09:56:41Z

Robbie Savage today backed Chris Hughton for the Hawthorns hotseat as Albion prepare to make their move.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/63Sr2jHMO7Y" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/22/chris-hughton-for-hawthorns-is-robbie-savage-pick/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305883 2012-05-22T08:53:31Z 2012-05-22T09:52:10Z

West Brom favourite Zoltan Gera is on course to be fit for when the club’s new boss starts work.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/w54C_nevqUE" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/22/zoltan-gera-aims-to-be-back-for-west-bromwich-albion/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305598 2012-05-21T08:47:45Z 2012-05-21T10:00:56Z

Albion were today set for a tug-of-war over Chris Hughton as they prepare to make their move for Roy Hodgson’s successor.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/mbzfJOvBVZo" height="1" width="1"/>

117 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/21/west-brom-set-for-a-battle-over-chris-hughton/ Chris Leggett http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305600 2012-05-21T08:47:17Z 2012-05-21T09:53:12Z

A grandfather who cheekily asked England manager Roy Hodgson for his Albion tracksuit top in a good luck note was delighted when it was sent to his home.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/uh37IJ9KtkE" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/21/roy-hodgson-is-top-for-grandfather-jerry/ Ian Harvey http://www.expressandstar.co.uk http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305224 2012-05-19T08:39:56Z 2012-05-19T09:59:59Z

Defender Steven Reid today revealed he wants to end his career with West Bromwich Albion – and challenged the Baggies to become fixtures in the Premier League’s top-10.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/cgzz-QVgMwo" height="1" width="1"/>

18 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/19/steven-reid-keen-to-end-his-career-at-west-brom/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305032 2012-05-18T10:15:35Z 2012-05-18T10:15:35Z

Albion are lining up a move for one-time Argentina international striker Mariano Pavone.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/SxMUiTb3AI8" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/18/baggies-plot-move-for-argentine-striker-mariano-pavone/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305013 2012-05-18T09:21:37Z 2012-05-18T09:59:00Z

West Brom were today eyeing developments at Birmingham after a fresh financial setback cast further doubt on Chris Hughton’s St Andrew’s future.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/IIAaHMhQtUg" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/18/chris-hughton-riddle-as-blues-are-in-turmoil/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=305014 2012-05-18T09:42:43Z 2012-05-18T09:58:00Z

Sam Mantom today refused to rule out a return to Walsall – but targeted making an Albion impact first.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/0nObyD6rcqc" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2012/05/18/sam-mantom-refusing-to-close-door-on-saddlers-return/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=304927 2012-05-18T06:35:56Z 2012-05-18T06:35:56Z

Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/RYvN26l6j_M" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2012/05/18/transfer-rumours-may-18/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=304744 2012-05-17T10:35:30Z 2012-05-17T10:35:30Z

Roy Keane’s representatives today dismissed a link with Albion after the Irishman leapt to second favourite with bookmakers for the Hawthorns head coach’s job.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/bog0k6WgOiA" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/17/roy-keane-not-keen-on-albion-job/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=304600 2012-05-17T07:16:49Z 2012-05-17T09:59:00Z

Albion striker Peter Odemwingie today hailed comeback king Marc-Antoine Fortune after the Frenchman completed his Baggies revival by winning an extra year at The Hawthorns.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/roKdzDLBFoY" height="1" width="1"/>

71 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/17/odemwingies-praise-as-fortune-wins-a-new-deal/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=304575 2012-05-17T06:57:34Z 2012-05-17T06:57:12Z

Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/R2RY5-6fiew" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2012/05/17/transfer-rumours-may-17/ Tim Walters http://www.expressandstar.com http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=304470 2012-05-16T13:42:14Z 2012-05-16T13:42:14Z

Albion today released Nicky Shorey and Somen Tchoyi – but Jerome Thomas, Simon Cox and Marc-Antoine Fortune are staying at The Hawthorns.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/expressandstar_albion/~4/UyEJDO4CTPw" height="1" width="1"/>

0 http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/05/16/albion-reveal-whos-leaving-the-hawthorns/