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National Sport: O'Sullivan getting back to his best

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:45:18 GMT

Ronnie O'Sullivan admitted part of him had looked forward to dropping out of the top 16 after continuing his impressive upturn in form by knocking home favourite Mark Williams out of the 888 Welsh Open.

National Sport: Potters left with mountain to climb

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:45:17 GMT

Stoke will have to win in the Mestalla next week if their European adventure is to continue after Valencia claimed a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash at the Britannia Stadium.

National Sport: Aguero nicks win for City

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:45:16 GMT

Sergio Aguero came off the bench to hand Manchester City a 2-1 advantage in their Europa League tie against Porto.

National Sport: Young and Hernandez put Reds on top

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:45:14 GMT

Second-half goals from Ashley Young and Javier Hernandez allowed Manchester United to take a giant stride towards the Europa League last 16 in Amsterdam following their 2-0 win over Ajax.

National Sport: AVB boasts "trust" of Abramovich

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Andre Villas-Boas has insisted it did not matter if some of Chelsea's players had turned against him because he still had the backing of the only man who matters.

National Sport: Redknapp open to part-time role

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:45:15 GMT

Harry Redknapp would be open to the idea of managing England at Euro 2012 this summer while remaining in charge of Tottenham.

National Sport: I haven't applied - Mallinder

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has joined former New Zealand assistant Wayne Smith in ruling himself out of contention to be the next permanent England head coach.

National Sport: Casey out of Match Play competition

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

England's Paul Casey is out of next week's Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona, but hopes to have recovered from his dislocated shoulder in time for the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami on March 8-11.

National Sport: 'Plastic' pitches could return

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:45:14 GMT

Artificial pitches could make a return to English football after club chairmen voted to hold a formal consultation on the controversial surfaces.

National Sport: We must learn lessons - Vermaelen

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:45:15 GMT

Defender Thomas Vermaelen has urged Arsenal to put their San Siro nightmare behind them if they are to get the season back on track with FA Cup victory at Sunderland.

Wolves FC News: Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer rumour updates: Daily updates on the latest rumours

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMT

The transfer window is once again open - and on this page we'll keep you updated with the latest transfer rumours and gossip as they emerge across the internet.

National Sport: Hearn questions stadium legacy

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:45:15 GMT

The Olympic Stadium's suitability for football after the Games has been questioned by the chairman of one of the clubs bidding to become tenants at the £468million venue.

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Chris Hughton - I'm on the phone every day after players

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT

CHRIS Hughton today admitted his search for new players has been frustrating.

West Brom News: West Brom special feature: Historic trip to the Orient for the Baggies

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT

FRIENDSHIP and goodwill – that’s what West Bromwich Albion’s tour to China in May 1978 was all about. Extending a warm hand. Building bridges.

Aston Villa FC news: EXCLUSIVE: Seven Aston Villa players on Stuart Pearce's long-list for Great Britain's Olympic football team

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:59:00 GMT

Seven Aston Villa players are provisionally in the running for Great Britain’s London Olympics football squad this summer.

Roger's Rant: Roger's Rant: Liverpool must take some of blame for Suarez affair

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:54:00 GMT

HOPEFULLY, rub lucky rabbit’s foot (lucky unless you are the rabbit, of course), the Suarezgate affair is now over, done and dusted . . . until next season.

National Sport: Administrators to meet Gers squad

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:45:16 GMT

Rangers' administrators will meet with manager Ally McCoist and the players today.

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Nikola Zigic won't face Chelsea says Chris Hughton

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:31:00 GMT

Birmingham City head to Chelsea on Saturday in the FA Cup fifth round and Chris Hughton said they would be without Nikola Zigic again. .

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Jonathan Spector called up to United States squad

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:15:00 GMT

am City star Jonathan Spector has been named in the United States squad for their friendly game against Italy in Genoa on Wednesday 29 February.

National Sport: Stoke: We can't wait to tackle Valencia - Peter Crouch

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:05:00 GMT

Striker Peter Crouch insists Stoke will relish the chance to take on European giants Valencia rather than be cowed by it.

Birmingham City News: Chris Burke eyeing Birmingham City FA Cup shock against Chelsea

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

CHRIS Burke has vowed that Birmingham City will enjoy the pressure-free occasion of Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Chelsea.

Wolves FC News: Wolves: We miss Mick McCarthy - Kevin Doyle

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

KEVIN Doyle says the Wolves dressing room is ‘flat’ following the sacking of Mick McCarthy but is confident they can stave off relegation.

National Sport: Wolves to start manager hunt

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

Wolves will start their bid to find Mick McCarthy's appointment in earnest with bookmakers favourite Alan Curbishley set to be interviewed, Press Association Sport understands.

National Sport: Burrow looking to shine

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

Leeds hooker Rob Burrow is hoping for some happier memories from the World Club Challenge against Manly Sea Eagles after struggling to recall much of the last encounter.

Wolves FC News: Alan Curbishley attracted to Wolves job

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMT

ALAN Curbishley is attracted to Wolves as they are ‘a club going places’, according to his agent Phil Smith.

West Brom News: West Brom: Liam Ridgewell ready to shout out his orders on the pitch

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

LIAM Ridgewell has warned his peers they face an ear-bashing on the pitch despite him being the new-boy on the block.

Aston Villa FC news: Aston Villa: We will get it right - Gary Gardner

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

GARY Gardner has vowed Villa will get it right after admitting the home hoodoo took the gloss off his long-awaited Villa Park debut.

National Sport: Crouch: Potters won't fear Valencia

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Striker Peter Crouch insists Stoke will relish the chance to take on European giants Valencia rather than be cowed by it.

National Sport: Gers administrators hopeful

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Rangers' administrators hope to reach a stage "as soon as possible" where the club can emerge from administration after making "very good progress" in the 24 hours since they took control.

National Sport: Ferguson accepts Euro failings

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded he got it wrong in Europe this season.