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Aston Villa striker John Carew has leaped to the defence of Thierry Henry and said he is not a cheat

JOHN Carew has defended his good friend Thierry Henry against claims that he cheated Ireland out of their place at the World Cup Finals while also revealing his disappointment for Villa team-mate Richard Dunne.Read

Stewart Downing

Stewart Downing will be like a 'new' signing when he makes his Aston Villa debut says boss Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O’Neill has revealed his delight at seeing Stewart Downing’s return to fitness, insisting having the winger in his ranks for the first time will be like “getting a new player”.Read

Marlon Harewood

Striker Marlon Harewood frustrated by lack of opportunity at Aston Villa

MARLON Harewood has revealed for the first time his frustration during his two years on the bench at Villa saying “I didn’t feel I’d ever get a chance”.Read

O'Neill in hopes of Collins and Heskey back for Aston Villa in Burnley clash

MARTIN O’Neill has been given a welcome boost ahead of the weekend’s trip to Turf Moor with the news that both James Collins and Emile Heskey could be in contention after their recent injury woes.Read

Matty Richards says he has more goals to come for Walsall

WALSALL goalscorer Matty Richards has promised fans there is plenty more to come after opening his account for the Saddlers with a fine first-half free-kick against Stockport.Read

Darren Byfield's super-strike keeps Walsall on the march

WALSALL moved up to tenth in League One with a 2-0 victory over struggling Stockport County, thanks to a debut Matty Richards goal and a Darren Byfield wonder strike. Read

Hutchings praise for Byfield after Jamelia break-up

WALSALL boss Chris Hutchings was full of praise for Darren Byfield and the way the 33-year-old striker has used football to get over the very public break-up of his marriage to Birmingham pop star Jamelia.Read

Hutchings praise for Byfield after Jamelia break-up

WALSALL boss Chris Hutchings was full of praise for Darren Byfield and the way the 33-year-old striker has used football to get over the very public break-up of his marriage to Birmingham pop star Jamelia.Read

Matty Richards says he has more goals to come for Walsall

WALSALL goalscorer Matty Richards has promised fans there is plenty more to come after opening his account for the Saddlers with a fine first-half free-kick against Stockport.Read

Wolves: Berra desperate to break scoring duck for Wolves

CHRISTOPHE Berra has vowed to follow in the footsteps of his defensive partner Jody Craddock and chip in a few goals for Wolves this season.Read

Stephen Ward and Ronald Zubar up for Ireland - France tussle

WOLVES team-mates Stephen Ward and Ronald Zubar may not be involved in the action of tonight’s gripping World Cup play-off between Ireland and France in Dublin but that hasn’t stopped the pair engaging in some good old-fashioned rivalry ahead of the crunch clash between their respective nations.Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Danny Batth says loan experience ‘was vital’

DEFENDER Danny Batth has revealed how joining Colchester United on loan this season has helped him gain vital first-team experience.Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Murray frustrated by injury blow

GOALKEEPER Matt Murray has admitted his frustration at the latest setback in his comeback after a year out from injury – but insists his substitution in midweek in his first game back was more of a precautionary measure.Read

Greg Halford hails Wolverhampton Wanderers fans for their incredible support

WOLVES’ utility man Greg Halford has praised the Molineux faithful for their incredible support this season insisting the 12th man is a major asset.Read

Mick McCarthy

McCarthy unconcerned about Wolves players returning from international duty

MICK McCarthy insists his Wolves players will be raring to turn their attention back to the job in hand next week whether they return to Molineux having secured World Cup qualification with their respective nations or not.Read

Kevin Doyle

France hold no fears for Wolves' Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle

WORLD Cup fever has gripped the Republic of Ireland and Kevin Doyle insists he will be doing all he can to ensure his country is on the plane to South Africa next summer.Read

Birmingham schoolteacher Julia Smith increases training for World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at NIA

A BIRMINGHAM schoolteacher, is increasing her training before next year’s prestigious World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.Read

Wolves: A lot asked of Elokobi - McCarthy

MICK McCarthy has admitted he has “probably asked too much” of George Elokobi who has been a virtual ever-present for Wolves in the top flight this season, despite missing last season due to career-threatening knee surgery.Read

Mick McCarthy says he will not be rushing back Wolverhampton Wanderers players from injury

MANAGER Mick McCarthy admits he is a few more weeks away from having the majority of his squad back to full fitness.Read

Birmingham schoolteacher Julia Smith increases training for World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at NIA

A BIRMINGHAM schoolteacher, one of the stars in the sport of wheelchair basketball, is increasing her training before the tournament of her life next year and the prestigious World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.Read

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Lisa Smith is a sports reporter for The Birmingham Post and covers Aston Villa and England football teams. She is a football fanatic and grew up on the terraces at Aston Villa before landing her 'dream' job. She joined the Post after nine years as a news reporter on the Birmingham Mail. A former college footballer and netball player, she also covers boxing and Formula 1.

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