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Lisa Smith

Wolves loan star Michael Mancienne's joy at surprise England call-up

Mancienne’s joy at England call Read

Wolves win at Southampton to stay six points clear at top

Impressive Wolves maintain their six-point advantage at the top of the table Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers youngsters win an Under-21 call

Wolves young stars win an Under-21 call Read

Wolves young stars win an Under-21 call

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has selected five Midland youngsters to represent his side in a friendly with the Czech Republic at Bramall Lane next week including four of Wolves’ crop of Championship high fliers. Read

David Edwards hails Wayne Hennessey's response to losing his Wolves place

Midfielder hails Hennessey’s ‘magnificent’ response after losing first-team spot Read

McCarthy praises his defence after clean sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderer’s manager Mick McCarthy believes his high-flying side may finally be turning the corner when it comes to keeping clean sheets, having kept battling Burnley at bay in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Molineux. Read

Four Wolves players get internationaional call-ups

FOUR of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ bright young things are celebrating international call-ups as a reward for their services in helping propel Mick McCarthy’s side to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. Read

Wolves beat Burnley to open up gap in Championship

McCarthy playing it cool as Wolves open up a six-point gap Read

Wolves defender Matt Hill back in frame following injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defender Matt Hill is hoping to give manager Mick McCarthy a selection headache after coming through his first full 90 minutes after suffering a knee injury. Read

Mechanical aid to recovery for Wolves defender Elokobi

Prison Break fan George wants a return to action Read

Wolves veteran Michael Gray feels benefit of reserves

Wolves’ Michael Gray believes his side are the finished article in front of goal but says there is work to do in defence if Mick McCarthy’s men are to guarantee promotion. Read

Friedel salutes Villa ‘super-sub’ Carew

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel hailed the introduction of John Carew as the turning point after Villa secured a 3-2 victory over the American shot-stopper’s former club, Blackburn Rovers. Read

What a difference a year makes for Barry’s Villa

Aston Villa and England midfielder Gareth Barry believes his team are far improved on the side of 12 months ago. Read

Birmingham City cut ticket prices for Coventry visit

Birmingham City have slashed the price of tickets for Monday night’s big Coca Cola Championship derby with near-neighbours Coventry City as they attempt to get back to winning ways. Read

Angry McLeish wants winners at Birmingham City

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish insists he is working to instil a winning mentality in his team after their shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of managerless Queens Park Rangers. Read

Aston Villa beat Blackburn to go back into top four

Aston Villa 3 Blackburn Rovers 2 Read

John Carew tells of strip club 'misunderstanding'

Aston Villa striker John Carew has spoken for the first time about his visit to a lap dancing club on the eve of his side’s Uefa Cup clash with Ajax last week, insisting the matter was a “misunderstanding.” Read

Brad Friedel impressing the boss at Aston Villa

Martin O’Neill has told of his delight in the way Brad Friedel has adapted to life at Aston Villa as the 37-year-old goalkeeper prepares to line up against his former club, Blackburn Rovers, on Wednesday night. Read

Larsson sees Birmingham ready to underline credentials

Birmingham City midfielder Sebastian Larsson believes Saturday’s impressive 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday is the greatest indicator yet that Blues are ready to bounce back into the top flight. Read

Petrov and Laursen take different views of John Carew issue

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has quipped that big John Carew should be allowed out on the tiles every night before a big game. Read

Author Profile

Lisa Smith is a sports reporter for The Birmingham Post and covers Aston Villa and England football teams. She is a football fanatic and grew up on the terraces at Aston Villa before landing her 'dream' job. She joined the Post after nine years as a news reporter on the Birmingham Mail. A former college footballer and netball player, she also covers boxing and Formula 1.

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