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Rob Tanner

Rob Tanner

Mick McCarthy satisfied with Wolves progress

So far, so good, has been Mick McCarthy’s assessment of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ start to the season. Read

Trialists close to deals at Birmingham City

Birmingham City could be bolstered by two new additions when they resume their Championship campaign at Burnley after the international break. Read

Birmingham City in better shape now, says Larsson

Sebastian Larsson believes the current Birmingham City squad is stronger than the Blues side that won promotion to the Premier League two seasons ago. Read

Wolves defender Richard Stearman given England U21 call-up

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman has capped a superb start to the season by being called into the England Under-21 squad. Read

Radhi Jaidi delights Birmingham City boss with return to form

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has revealed he feared defender Radhi Jaidi may have been past his best during pre-season but has been delighted with the recent form of the big Tunisian defender. Read

Capello could regret leaving out Michael Owen

Sports writer Rob Tanner believes Fabio Capello has made a mistake in leaving Michael Owen out of the England squad. Read

Skipper Karl Henry blasts Wolves over Swansea defeat

Karl Henry did not pull any punches with his stark assessment of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ performance as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Swansea City on Saturday. Read

Phillips wants more of a leading role at Birmingham City

Kevin Phillips tells Rob Tanner that he wants to play more of a leading role as Birmingham City battle for a place among the elite. Read

Kevin Phillips proves his worth again with Birmingham City winner

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Sebastian Larsson surpasses McLeish's expectations

Alex McLeish has admitted he had no idea how good midfielder Sebastian Larsson actually was when he took over as manager of Birmingham City. Read

Carlos Edwards signing shows Wolves mean business

The signing of winger Carlos Edwards proves that Wolves mean business as they chase promotion to the Premier League, manager Mick McCarthy believes. Read

Wolves striker Iwelumo buzzing after Scotland call-up

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Chris Iwelumo said it would be a dream come true if he was given his first international cap after being called up by Scotland. Read

Derby peg back Birmingham after Quincy stunner

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McLeish still waiting for Birmingham City to hit top gear

Birmingham City visit Pride Park on Tuesday in search of their seventh victory in nine games and their second on the road in four days. Read

McLeish delighted at Quincy's impact on Birmingham City

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish hailed the return to form of flying winger Quincy Owusie-Abeyie after the Ghanaian international’s match-winning performance at Cardiff City. Read

Mixed fortunes for Walker and Broadhurst at British Masters

Rob Tanner finds optimism and frustration in equal measure for the leading locals at The Belfry. Read

Solid Birmingham show resilience at Cardiff

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Quincy ready to be unleased by Birmingham City

Alex McLeish is determined to find the secret to unleashing the full attacking potential of winger Quincy Owusie-Abeyie and may throw off the defensive shackles that he feels may be restricting the former Arsenal star. Read

Wolves boss McCarthy heaps praise on solid defence

While the strikers have been taking all the plaudits during Wolves' fantastic start to the season, manager Mick McCarthy has been quick to praise his central defenders. Read

Paul Broadhurst still not happy at British Masters

You would expect Paul Broadhurst to be delighted with his opening round of 70 at the British Masters, but he still had the demeanour of a man at odds with his game. 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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