McCarthy Enjoying Survival Fight

McCarthy Enjoying Survival Fight

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy insists he is thriving on the pressure of battling for Barclays Premier League survival ahead of Sunday's vital clash with Blackburn at Molineux. 21 May 2011
Recovering Houllier Lines Up Transfer Targets

Recovering Houllier Lines Up Transfer Targets

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is already drawing up plans for next season while he recovers from heart surgery - but he will not attend Sunday's home clash with his former club Liverpool. 21 May 2011
All Over for Hleb

All Over for Hleb

Alexander Hleb's unhappy spell with Birmingham has come to a premature end with the on-loan Barcelona player requiring knee surgery, Press Association Sport understands. 20 May 2011
Survival the Target for Award Winner Foster

Survival the Target for Award Winner Foster

Ben Foster has his sights set on Barclays Premier League survival after capping his first season at Birmingham by being voted the club's player of the year. 17 May 2011
Hodgson: Baggies Will Play Hardball

Hodgson: Baggies Will Play Hardball

Roy Hodgson is confident he will be backed by West Brom owner-chairman Jeremy Peace in the battle to hold onto key players this summer. 16 May 2011
Trophy Lure Could Draw Young Away

Trophy Lure Could Draw Young Away

In-demand Aston Villa winger Ashley Young admits he wants "to win titles and cups" as speculation increases over his future. 14 May 2011
Hodgson Happy to Think Short-Term

Hodgson Happy to Think Short-Term

Roy Hodgson insists is happy to continue on a year-to-year basis with West Brom rather than contemplate a long-term future. 12 May 2011
Reo-Coker Just Wants to Be Playing

Reo-Coker Just Wants to Be Playing

Nigel Reo-Coker insists the next step in his career will be made for footballing reasons and not financial gain as he set his sights on winning an England spot. 10 May 2011
Young Calls for Forward Planning

Young Calls for Forward Planning

Luke Young wants Aston Villa to avoid a summer of uncertainty by sorting out their plans for next season as soon as possible. 10 May 2011
Villa 'to Do Everything' to Retain Young

Villa 'to Do Everything' to Retain Young

Gary McAllister admits the lure of Champions League football may make it difficult for Aston Villa to keep hold of Ashley Young after this season. 6 May 2011
McLeish: Last We Will See of Simulation

McLeish: Last We Will See of Simulation

Alex McLeish insists there will be no repeat of Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner's diving antics which saw him sent off during yesterday's 1-1 home draw with Wolves. 3 May 2011
Foster At Home At St Andrew's

Foster At Home At St Andrew's

Goalkeeper Ben Foster has pledged his future to Birmingham as he approaches the end of his first season at St Andrew's. 3 May 2011
Hodgson Keen to Build Up the Baggies

Hodgson Keen to Build Up the Baggies

ROY Hodgson wants to keep leading scorer Peter Odemwingie and West Brom's other star players after virtually guaranteeing Barclays Premier League football for another campaign with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. 2 May 2011
McAllister: Villa Have Plans In Place

McAllister: Villa Have Plans In Place

Gary McAllister insists Aston Villa already have contingency plans in place to cope with manager Gerard Houllier's absence from the club while he recovers from a heart problem. 29 Apr 2011
Hodgson's Happy With His Lot

Hodgson's Happy With His Lot

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is not planning a major shake-up of his squad this summer after assessing their form for the past three months. 28 Apr 2011
McAllister Managing As Stand-In

McAllister Managing As Stand-In

Gary McAllister is confident his experience will stand him in good stead as he continues to stand in for Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa - although he admits he is still learning how to deal with the modern-day footballer. 25 Apr 2011
Delap Warning Over Cup Final Axe

Delap Warning Over Cup Final Axe

Rory Delap has warned any Stoke players who ease up ahead of next month's FA Cup final risk being axed for the Wembley showpiece. 24 Apr 2011
McAllister 'Encouraged' After Seeing Houllier

McAllister 'Encouraged' After Seeing Houllier

Gary McAllister delivered an encouraging bulletin on the health of Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier after Darren Bent's goal secured a 1-1 draw against Stoke at Villa Park. 24 Apr 2011
McLeish Wanted Carroll For Scotland

McLeish Wanted Carroll For Scotland

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has revealed he tried to persuade Andy Carroll to play for Scotland as he prepares to face the Liverpool striker tomorrow at Anfield. 23 Apr 2011
Houllier "Comfortable" After Falling Ill

Houllier "Comfortable" After Falling Ill

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier was today being treated in hospital after he fell ill yesterday evening. 22 Apr 2011
Downing Aims To Boost Houllier Recovery

Downing Aims To Boost Houllier Recovery

Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has targeted three points against Stoke tomorrow in a bid to provide a boost to absent manager Gerard Houllier. 22 Apr 2011

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