Aug
2008
Articles from 8th Aug 2008
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Age no barrier for veteran Brad Friedel
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
BRAD Friedel is proof that age is no barrier to quality after becoming the latest in a line of top flight keepers to sign a long-term deal towards the end of his thirties. Read
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Nickey Shorey ready for Aston Villa challenge
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
NICKY Shorey believes Villa are “going places” and says he can win all the trophies he wants at his new club. Read
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Team-mates tip Brad Friedel to be an Aston Villa star
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN Laursen and Steve Sidwell have tipped Brad Friedel to be a huge success at Villa Park. Read
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Brad Guzan in top form at Olympic games
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA's latest goalkeeping recruit Brad Guzan insists he hasn’t come to Villa Park to warm the bench after helping the USA to victory in their opening Olympic Games fixture. Read
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Nicky Shorey: Aston Villa can make me an England star
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
NICKY Shorey believes his £4 million move to Villa can catapult him back into Fabio Capello's England plans. Read
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I just couldn't turn down Aston Villa, says Luke Young
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
LUKE Young revealed the chance of a return to European football for the first time in almost a decade had made the move to Villa too good to turn down. Read
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Nicky Shorey: I feel for Wilfred Bouma
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
NICKY Shorey has wished Wilfred Bouma a speedy recovery from his sickening Read
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Martin O'Neill: I want more signings
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill has set his sights on quickly adding to yesterday's double swoop for Nicky Shorey and Luke Young. Read
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General Krulak: Sorry about '£30m on one player' comment
Aug 08 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GENERAL Charles Krulak has apologised to Randy Lerner and Martin O’Neill for revealing on his internet messageboard the club would be prepared to lavish £30million on one player. Read
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Alex McLeish: It's up to you now Quincy
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES boss Alex McLeish has told new signing Quincy Owusu-Abeyie it is up to him to take his game to the next level and turn into the star he wants to be. Read
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Strength and style the key to success, says Kevin Phillips
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
KEVIN Phillips said he was certain that Alex McLeish would encourage Birmingham City to get the ball down and play this season. Read
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We will not cut corners, says Birmingham City physio Tim Williamson
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
TIM Williamson has vowed to do right by Birmingham City players – and ultimately the club. Read
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How Alex McLeish has learned from Sir Alex Ferguson
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish intends to take a leaf out of his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s book when it comes to nurturing stars of the future. Read
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Lee Carsley wants good vibrations
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
LEE Carsley has admitted Birmingham City need to generate a feelgood factor all over again. Read
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Quincy Owuse-Abeyie: I've learned my lesson
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
IMAGINE joining Arsenal at the age of 16, playing alongside some of Europe’s top names and having the world at your feet. Read
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How Birmingham City nearly lost out on Quincy Owusu-Abeyie
Aug 08 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City were almost beaten to the signing of Quincy Owusu-Abeyie at the 11th hour. Read
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West Bromwich Albion wait to hear on Abdoulaye Meite bid
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion were today waiting to find out whether their pursuit of Abdoulaye Meite has been successful Read
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Long hard slog of summer set to pay off for West Bromwich Albion
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
IT has been a cruel summer if you’re an Albion player thanks to a gruelling training regime from fitness coach Dan Harris. Read
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Carl Hoefkens looking forward to Gianni Zuiverloon competition
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
CARL Hoefkens today revealed that he was losing no sleep over the imminent arrival of Gianni Zuiverloon at West Bromwich Albion. Read
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Scott Carson: West Bromwich Albion can rise to Premier League challenge
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
SCOTT Carson believes West Bromwich Albion have the quality to survive in the Premier League. Read
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West Stand closed for West Bromwich Albion friendly with Real Mallorca
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion will not be opening the newly-refurbished West Stand for tomorrow's friendly against Real Mallorca. Read
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West Bromwich Albion announce squad numbers
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
SCOTT Carson may be bidding to be Albion's first choice keeper but he will not be wearing the No1 shirt this season. Read
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West Bromwich Albion in battle to sign Abdoulaye Meite
Aug 08 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion are locked in a head-to-head battle with Hull City for Abdoulaye Meite after both clubs had bids accepted by Bolton. Read
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Simon Jones to the rescue for Pears
Aug 08 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
SIMON Jones grabbed three wickets in 10 balls to revive Worcestershire’s fortunes in their LV County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire at New Road. Read
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Fairway Focus, with Peter Ricketts
Aug 08 2008 | Golf
IS THERE another Jacklin on the way? Alongside Tony, former Open and US Champion and brilliant Ryder Cup captain, at Nailcote Hall this week was his 16-year-old son Sean. Read
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Birmingham League - Barnt Green bring back Simon Froggatt
Aug 08 2008 | Club Cricket
BARNT Green have brought back former skipper Simon Froggatt as the league leaders play host to West Bromwich Dartmouth tomorrow. Read
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Kidderminster Harriers banking on youth
Aug 08 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick off their Blue Square Premier campaign looking to make a winning start when they host newcomer Lewes. Read
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Boxing, with Ian Johnson
Aug 08 2008 | Boxing
BIRMINGHAM’S Midlands middleweight champ Max Maxwell could be adding the light middleweight title to his portfolio. Read
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Everyone at Wolves has a riole to play, says Chris Iwelumo
Aug 08 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES launched their league campaign at Plymouth today with striker Chris Iwelumo insisting that every member of the squad has a role to play over the long season ahead – whether in the starting XI or not. Read
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Andy Keogh targets double figures goal tally for Wolves
Aug 08 2008 | Wolves FC News
ANDY Keogh is aiming for another double-figure goal tally for Wolves this season. Read
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Bobby Mimms quits Wolves for Blackburn Rovers
Aug 08 2008 | Wolves FC News
BOBBY Mimms has left his role as goalkeeping coach at Wolves after seven years at the club. Read
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Karl Henry: Wolves are up for tough start
Aug 08 2008 | Wolves FC News
KARL Henry has warned that Wolves have been dealt a “difficult” card first up when they start their season at Plymouth Argyle tomorrow. Read
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Club form the key for Kevin Foley
Aug 08 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES defender Kevin Foley today revealed his focus is entirely on club matters as he prepares to embark on a season which is likely to bring his senior bow in international football. Read
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Bowls, with Ian Laird
Aug 08 2008 | Other sport
ROYAL British Legion took no prisoners as they won away by eight shots at Baldwin in the Yardley Wood and District Mid-Week Bowls League. Read
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The Fox and The Child (U)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
LUC Jacquet, director of the Oscar-winning March Of The Penguins, heads for sunnier climes in this family feature which smudges the line separating wildlife documentary from sentimental drama. Read
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Elegy (15)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
ISABEL Coixet directs this adaptation of the novel by Philip Roth, about the exquisite pain of opening your heart to love. Read
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Death Defying Acts (PG)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
LOOSELY inspired by a true story, Gillian Armstrong’s film is a period romance concerning the meeting of one of the world’s greatest illusionists and a beautiful charlatan. Read
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Ugly Aur Pagli (12a)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
Director: Sachin Khot Read
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Make It Happen (PG)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
A WINNING dance film hinges on two key factors: a lithe, attractive cast who can convincingly shimmy and shake, and breathtaking, inventive choreography. Read
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I've dreamed all my life of being Indiana Jones
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
DURING the past ten years, Maria Bello has been known more for her serious dramatic roles in critically-acclaimed indie hits such as The History Of Violence and The Cooler. So to see her in a sword-wielding, kick-ass action role in the third Mummy film is something of a surprise. Read
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (12a)
Aug 08 2008 | Film Reviews
WITH all eyes focused on China and the Olympics it's a timely opening for the third episode in the money-making Mummy series. Read
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New Orleans ten-piece gets funky
Aug 08 2008 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
KINGS Heath may never be the same after tomorrow night. Read
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Teenager jailed for gun threat to police officer
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A POLICEMAN feared for his life when a wanted man he was trying to arrest pointed a loaded shotgun at him. Read
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Killers of Birmingham model Andre Nunes are jailed
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was starting a life sentence today after masterminding the “callous and cold blooded killing” of a male model who was abducted a gun point from his Birmingham home and buried in a field. Read
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Parents ignore MMR message
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND figures for uptake of life-saving MMR jabs show health bosses are failing to win over parents. Read
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Archers to be honoured on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BRITAIN’S best-loved radio soap is set to be cemented in history with a place on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars. Read
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New life for Arcadian Centre
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Chinese Quarter, Gay Village and Arcadian complex have been earmarked for a facelift. Read
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Brummies would give warm welcome to aliens
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
ALIENS would have a warm welcome on the streets of Birmingham if they brought cheap fuel, talked policy with Gordon Brown, had advice on tackling global warming and hit the Bullring sales. Read
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Faggots supremo hits real ale trail
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
KING of the faggot Richard James, who pioneered boozy bus tours of the Black Country, is going back on the road to save the region’s great real ale pubs. Read
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Praise for Moseley Road baths
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Moseley Road baths has been described as “the “finest in the country” by an architectural historian on a round-Britain swimathon. Read
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Pair guilty of killing Birmingham model Andre Nunes
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men have been convicted of kidnapping and killing a male model who was abducted from his Birmingham home and whose remains were discovered buried in a field. Read
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Lotto cash boost for twin libraries in Sandwell
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIG Lottery-funded scheme that will transform two Sandwell libraries into community hubs has been given the seal of approval. Read
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Hospital in ‘bribe’ row
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLANDS hospital trust was today accused of “bribing” its staff in a bid to push through an application for much coveted Foundation Trust status. Read
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Army honour for life-savers
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MEDICS at a Birmingham hospital that saves the lives of soldiers injured in war zones around the world were honoured with a special military concert to thank hard-working staff for their efforts. Read
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Boy snubbed by 2 schools
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BOY of 11 was today at the centre of a row after he was refused places at two Black Country schools on his doorstep. Read
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Ladywood shooting victim fighting for life
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was still fighting for his life today after being shot in the neck in a drive-by shooting. Read
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Gun robbery at top hotel
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
ARMED robbers held up a top Birmingham hotel.Police said a group of men threatened staff at the Plough and Harrow, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, at 10.22pm yesterday. Read
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Security guard battered with hammers and shot with crossbow
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A SECURITY guard was left with shocking wounds after being repeatedly battered with hammers and blasted with a crossbow by a gang of supermarket raiders. Read
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Football match in memory of Christopher Priest
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILY and friends of tragic Villa fan Christopher Priest are set to join forces with club stars of yesteryear in a match in his memory. Read
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Prestige centre’s £300,000 investment in waste recycling
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE National Exhibition Centre is going green with a new £300,000 facility to recycle half its waste, it was revealed today. Read
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Shame list revealed of city schools without cooking facilities
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS in some of the most deprived areas of Birmingham have to do without kitchens, it was revealed today.They are forced to ship in and warm up meals prepared at other schools in the city. Read
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Youngsters encouraged to take part in National Play Day
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of youngsters flocked to Birmingham City Centre to make their own dens, musical instruments and toys in a multi-million-pound scheme encouraging children to play. Read
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Car dragged from Salford Park Lake after two years
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
CARP, perch, bream, an F-reg Ford Escort – it’s amazing what you can catch in Birmingham’s Salford Park Lake. Read
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Funeral after family tragedy
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Midland mother whose disabled son was found dead in the garden at their family home was taking place today. Read
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Mystery fire at derelict school
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 30 firefighters were called to tackle a huge blaze that had broken out in a derelict Midland school. Read
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Frankie Gavin arrives back in UK
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Olympic medal hopeful Frankie Gavin has arrived back in the UK after failing to make to make his target weight. Read
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Blaze at Hockley warehouse
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
EXPLOSIONS blasted through a Birmingham business today after a ferocious fire tore through the building. Read
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Tribute to murdered biker
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A HELL’S Angel unveiled his tribute to murdered Gerry Tobin with a custom made motorcycle at this year’s Bulldog Bash in Warwickshire. Read
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New Street Station evacuated after flames spotted
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from Birmingham New Street as passengers reported seeing 5ft flames licking the roof of a train as it pulled into the packed station. Read
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Birchfield Harriers in show of strength
Aug 08 2008 | Athletics
BIRCHFIELD Harriers will be out in force this weekend when they represent the Midlands at an Inter Area match in Derby. Read
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Jimmy Mullen banking on Walsall's elder statesmen
Aug 08 2008 | Walsall FC News
IT’S not exactly Dad’s Army but Jimmy Mullen will be hoping his elder statesmen will provide the experience and nous to pilot his youngsters through the tricky waters of League One. Read
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Target set for Walsall strike force
Aug 08 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL are assembling what boss Jimmy Mullen hopes will be a potent strike force led by former England target man Michael Ricketts. Read
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Marco Reich aims to raise a glass with the Sports Argus
Aug 08 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL’S latest signing Marco Reich will be delighted if he ends up raising a glass in his wager with the Sports Argus, writes ROGER CLARKE. Read
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Injury doubts over Clayton Ince and Michael Ricketts
Aug 08 2008 | Walsall FC News
INJURIES to experienced goalkeeper Clayton Ince and former England striker Michael Ricketts are causing some concern for Walsall boss Jimmy Mullen on the eve of the season opener at Yeovil. Read
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Ashley Giles accused of 'conflict of interest' over dual roles
Aug 08 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
GLOUCESTERSHIRE chairman John Light has accused Ashley Giles of having a conflict of interests in his dual roles as Warwickshire’s director of cricket and an England selector. Read
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Ashley Giles accused of 'conflict of interest' over dual roles
Aug 08 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
GLOUCESTERSHIRE chairman John Light has accused Ashley Giles of having a conflict of interests in his dual roles as Warwickshire’s director of cricket and an England selector. Read
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Alarm bells ring over Warwickshire bowling
Aug 08 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
CONCERN about the potency of Warwickshire’s bowling surfaced for the second time in successive days as their championship clash with Northamptonshire began at Edgbaston. Read
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Frank Maloney: Heads should roll over Frankie Gavin fiasco
Aug 08 2008 | Olympics
BOXING promoter Frank Maloney has called for heads to roll over Frankie Gavin’s failure to beat the pounds. Read
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Urban Walk: Cherry Tree Children’s Centre, Graham Street, Lozells
Aug 08 2008 | Things to do in Birmingham
I HAVE always found it interesting how perceptions of different areas within the city can be so polemic, yet the reality so similar. Read
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A Walk In The Park: The Bullring
Aug 08 2008 | Things to do in Birmingham
WHAT’S your definition of a ‘park’? Read
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Shakespeare's Houses, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Aug 08 2008 | Things to do in Birmingham
DEPENDING on whether you see a cup as being half full or half empty, there’s a possible sting in the tail for visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon these days. Read
