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Wolves' walking wounded close to return to action

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is pleased to see several of his injured players returning to full fitness. Read

McSheffrey calls on Birmingham to show flair play

Birmingham City should throw off the shackles of being favourites for promotion and play with more freedom, says winger Gary McSheffrey Read

Wolves getting the balance right, says Karl Henry

Captain Karl Henry believes the secret behind Wolverhampton Wanderers’ impressive start to the season is that they are getting the balance right between attacking and defending. Read

McCarthy keeps calm amid Wolves' flying start

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ excellent start to the season has certainly excited the fans but manager Mick McCarthy is not getting too carried away. Read

Ulises de la Cruz lined up for Birmingham trial

Former Aston Villa defender Ulises de la Cruz could pull on the blue shirt of Birmingham City tonight. Read

No need for Birmingham to spend big says Sullivan

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has revealed that the club resisted the urge to cash in on several of its top players before the transfer deadline closed. Read

George Friend sees potential realised at Wolves

New Wolves full-back George Friend only has to look around the dressing room to see what can be achieved at Molineux. Read

Matthew Hill delighted to join Wolves

New Wolverhampton Wanderers full back Matthew Hill has admitted to suffering from nerves after completing his move from Preston North End on Monday night. Read

McLeish counting on McSheffrey to find form at Birmingham

If Gary McSheffrey rediscovers his best form, Blues manager Alex McLeish believes it would be like signing a new £4 million striker. Read

No more signings for Birmingham, admits McLeish

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has given up on bringing in any new players before the transfer deadline passes on Monday. Read

Birmingham rue missed opportunity at Norwich

Norwich City 1 Birmingham City 1 - Alex McLeish seems unsure whether to be happy or not with a point. Read

McLeish blasts chaos caused by transfer window

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish believes the transfer window system has caused ‘mayhem’ in football and has called for it to be reviewed. Read

Wolves fear worst as George Elokobi tests reveal damage to knee ligaments

George Elokobi faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy confirmed the defender had damaged knee ligaments. Read

Alex McLeish still holding out for Bobo Balde despite discouraging signals

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has said he is unlikely to do any more transfer business before the window closes on Monday if he can conclude the on-going Bobo Balde saga – but unconfirmed reports coming out of Scotland claim the defender has rejected Blues’ offer. Read

Aston Villa into UEFA Cup first round

Aston Villa 1 FH Hafnarfjordur 1 (agg: 5-2) - Villa made sure of a comfortable passage through to the first round proper of the UEFA Cup. Read

McLeish backing Agustien to come good for Birmingham City

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has promised supporters that on-loan midfielder Kemy Agustien will come good. Read

Birmingham City crash out of Carling Cup

CARLING CUP: Southampton 2 Birmingham City 0 Read

Birmingham City duo set for debuts in Carling Cup

Midfielders Kemy Agustien and Jordon Mutch could both make their debuts for Birmingham City when they face Southampton on Tuesday night for the second time in ten days. Read

George Elokobi injury worries Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers are still waiting to discover the full extent of left back George Elokobi’s injury after he was stretchered off at Ipswich Town on Saturday. Read

McLeish seeking more transfer funds at Birmingham City

Alex McLeish will call upon the Birmingham City board to release the funds to enable him to bring in more players before the transfer window closes after a spate of injuries depleted his squad. 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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