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Rob Tanner

Rob Tanner

Wolves facing a battle to keep hold of Michael Kightly

Wolverhampton Wanderers' desire to keep winger Michael Kightly hasn’t stopped rumours that Premier League clubs are lining up bids to test their resolve. Read

Wolves determined to up the ante in bid to land Berra and Lafferty

Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing a renewed bid for Heart of Midlothian captain Christophe Berra, according to reports from Scotland. Read

Baggies dismiss Carson theory as Gera moves closer to Hawthorns exit

West Bromwich Albion have rubbished speculation that they are set to sign Liverpool keeper Scott Carson on loan. Read

O'Connor calls for patience as youth enters picture at Blues

Lee Carsley completed his move from Everton to Birmingham City yesterday after passing his medical and the 34-year-old midfielder could have some team-mates who are half his age next season. Read

Keep playing football in the Championship, Birmingham City told

Birmingham City do not need to turn to ugly football if they are to regain their Premier League status, former Blues star Graham Hyde has said. Read

Gareth Barry would be Villa's best summer signing, says Davies

Aston Villa defender Curtis Davis believes there is one player above all others that must commit their future to the club before the start of the new campaign – that of captain Gareth Barry. Read

Mikael Forssell leaves Birmingham City for Hannover

Mikael Forssell has rejected a new deal at Birmingham City and signed for German side Hannover 96. Read

More Aston Villa players hint at moving on

Gareth Barry’s future at Aston Villa may not be the only topic of conversation at Villa Park next week. Read

Revitalised Gold heeds lessons from 1995 at Birmingham

David Gold is looking to the future with Birmingham City by remembering the past. Read

Sam Vokes signs for Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers have made their first signing of the close season by snapping up Bournemouth striker Sam Vokes for an undisclosed fee. Read

Birmingham City under no pressure to sell Olivier Kapo, says Gold

Birmingham City have received several bids for midfielder Olivier Kapo but the club is under no pressure to sell its prize assets, chairman David Gold has revealed. Read

O'Neill sings praises of Villa ever-present Martin Laursen

Martin O'Neill has hailed the staying power of defender Martin Laursen, who started every single league game for Aston Villa last season, but the Villa boss is determined to add more cover to ease the burden on some of his first team stars. Read

Andy Keogh catches the eye of Republic boss

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Andy Keogh could be named in the Republic of Ireland starting team for Saturday's friendly against Serbia after impressing new Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni. Read

Don Broadhurst in the mood for his big fight night

When Erdington's Don Broadhurst steps into the ring at the National Indoor Arena on the undercard to Amir Khan's latest challenge against Michael Gomez on June 21, it will be asignificant moment in his career. Read

Jay Bothroyd has ambitions after Wolves release

Jay Bothroyd has vowed to remain in English football and prove that he has the talent to be a potent striker once more. Read

McLeish wants something special for Birmingham City

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has pledged more signings are on the way in advance of Blues' push for an instant return to the Barclays Premier League Read

O'Neill and McLeish pay tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns

Martin O'Neill and Alex McLeish have paid tribute to former colleague Tommy Burns, who died yesterday morning after a long battle with skin cancer. Read

Carew prepared for European heat with Villa

John Carew is loving life at Aston Villa. The giant Norwegian striker has become Holte End hero after his superb performances this season and the feeling is reciprocated. Read

Queudrue receives apology over 'waste of money' jibe

Birmingham City defender Franck Queudrue has said club co-owner David Sullivan has apologised for branding him a waste of money. Read

David Gold pledges his commitment to Birmingham City

David Gold gave an impassioned speech at the Birmingham City Awards Night dinner. Read

Author Profile

Rob is a sports reporter for The Birmingham Post. He has been a journalist for just over 10 years and spent eight years as sports editor of the Tamworth Herald before joining the Post sports desk in December, 2007. Rob is the Post's man at Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Walsall FC, as well as writing features on local sports personalities.

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