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Bears launch bid for keeper

RAIN has yet again bit into Warwickshire's season but there is no let-up in the frenetic off-field activity of their quest for new players for the rest of this season and beyond. Read

Bears in bowler pursuit

WARWICKSHIRE hope to have new blood in the bowling attack against Kent at Edgbaston tomorrow. Read

Maddy hails brave Bears

DARREN Maddy hailed Warwickshire's depleted side as "outstanding" after they took 12 points from a draw with First Division leaders Sussex. Read

Money takes step into the unknown

WALSALL launch their League One season against Carlisle at the Banks Stadium tomorrow with manager Richard Money admitting they are "going into the unknown". Read

Retiring Giles has no regrets

ASHLEY Giles today insisted he had "no regrets" after announcing his retirement from all cricket. Read

Bears back in the groove

CRICKET is a gloriously unpredictable business and, over the last two seasons, Warwickshire have been among its most unpredictable forces. Read

Money looking for a strong start

RICHARD Money would like nothing more than to see Walsall's players hit the ground running this season, allowing him to keep his "powder dry" in the transfer market. Read

Westwood is key for Bears

IAN Westwood struck his second century in successive innings as Warwickshire lodged an emphatic statement of defiance on the opening day against Sussex. Read

Sorry Bears need a new fighting spirit

STRUGGLING Warwickshire must invoke the spirit of the Reverend Jack Parsons as they face champions Sussex at Hove in a crucial championship match, starting today. Read

Carter shock at Bears axe

NEIL Carter has admitted he was "a bit surprised" to abruptly learn from Warwickshire that he is surplus to requirements. Read

Bears plan double swoop

STUART Broad and Mushtaq Ahmed could be leading Warwickshire's bowling attack next season if the county's ambitious plans come to fruition. Read

Fox: We can't wait for Villa test

WALSALL will take on Villa in a friendly at the Banks's Stadium tonight eager to give the Premier League side a severe test. Read

A Bear with a sore head

MARK Greatbatch's future as director of coaching at Warwickshire is in increasing jeopardy as the Bears' season continues to disintegrate. Read

Bears' hopes going West!

MUCH water has flowed under the bridge since Warwickshire played Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay in August 2005. Read

Bears target Sri Lankan young gun

SRI Lankan leg-spinner Kaushal Lokuarachchi has emerged as a possible short-term replacement for Paul Harris. Read

Ragged Bears in dire straits

WHEN you follow a team around the country, it's always enlightening to hear opinions from observers who accompany opposing sides. Respected fellows with dispassionate views. Read

Walsall happy to take a Gamble

WALSALL'S board of directors has grown to seven strong with the appointment to it of management accountant Stefan Gamble. Read

Wagging tail is crucial to Bears

WARWICKSHIRE required a rescue act from an unlikely source to avoid another batting implosion as they opened their crucial championship match against Durham. Read

Bears looking over their shoulder

WARWICKSHIRE face four days crucial to their season - and to the future of coach Mark Greatbatch - in the championship match with Durham starting at Chester-le-Street today. Read