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Wolves hit back at Warnock claims

2010-02-09T13:38:05Z

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has become embroiled in a row with Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock over an alleged £1.5million bid for Victor Moses and Nathaniel Clyne.

Nouble ready to fill Thomas’ boots

2010-02-09T12:42:31Z

Albion new-boy Frank Nouble has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential replacement for the suspended Jerome Thomas against Scunthorpe.

Beware United’s revenge warns Young

2010-02-09T17:22:03Z

Villa defender Luke Young admits the historic win at Old Trafford could work against them as Manchester United seek “revenge” for their December defeat.

Ridgewell driven by relegation fear

2010-02-09T12:50:39Z

Birmingham City defender Liam Ridgewell is still driven by fear of the drop and rejected suggestions the team are safe from relegation.

Hutchings warning for Deeney

2010-02-09T13:02:19Z

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has warned Troy Deeney to curb his temper with the striker primed to return at Bristol Rovers.

Ward ready to play through the pain

2010-02-09T16:09:33Z

Wolves left-back Stephen Ward has declared himself ready to play through the pain barrier with his knee injury.

No room to lick wounds for Wolves

2010-02-09T16:38:36Z

Defender Stephen Ward has insisted Wolves have no room to lick their wounds after admitting avoiding defeat against Tottenham is vital.

Current Wolves lack that hard edge

2010-02-09T12:51:45Z

Wolves' Sporting Star columnist John Lalley believes that the class of 2010 may just lack the bite required to be a force in the Premier League.

Craddock’s passion for painting

2010-02-09T12:54:12Z

Clean sheets are everything when you are a Premier League defender but for Wolves skipper Jody Craddock they are also there to be painted on.

Dorrans tipped to go to the top

2010-02-09T13:36:59Z

Albion coach Michael Appleton has tipped Graham Dorrans to play “the highest level” after hailing the midfielder’s hunger to improve.

Villa shut outs a team effort for Brad

2010-02-09T17:21:15Z

Goalkeeper Brad Friedel has insisted Villa’s stunning sequence of clean sheets in the league is a team effort.

Walsall pride at stake for Sansara

2010-02-09T16:03:15Z

Walsall now hit the road as they bid to reignite a flagging season with Netan Sansara admitting the Saddlers’ professional pride is at stake.

Appy happy with Albion’s desire

2010-02-09T14:00:45Z

Albion make a flying visit home against Scunthorpe with coach Michael Appleton excited by the glint of desire in the players’ eyes.

Baggies’ battle on the beach

2010-02-09T09:41:48Z

Albion blogger Jarrod Hill goes to the Hawthorns a happy man after a late show saw off the Pilgrims after a long old poke down to Plymouth.

On-loan Villa man axed by Blackpool

2010-02-09T11:23:47Z

On-loan Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has been banned from the Blackpool squad to face Sheffield Wednesday after being spotted dancing in a local nightclub.

Two more tough games for Villa

2010-02-09T17:42:51Z

Villa's Sporting Star columnist Dave Woodhall is just as wary of a trip to the bogey grounds of South London as the next game against a rejuvenated Manchester United.

Latest transfer rumours – Feb 9

2010-02-09T09:43:02Z

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Birmingham.

Harriers boss must wheel and deal

2010-02-09T19:07:19Z

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr will have to wheel and deal to bring any further players into Aggborough - but is happy with his squad.

Baker the unlikely hero for Harriers

2010-02-09T12:43:47Z

Defender Lee Baker was the hero for Kidderminster Harriers after bagging the brace that booked their place in the Worcestershire Senior Cup final.

Dinning hoping for Rangers start

2010-02-09T19:08:30Z

Stafford Rangers midfielder Tony Dinning is hoping at Blyth Spartans as part of a five-man midfield - but refutes that it's a 'defensive formation.'