Super Bob a fan of Albion boss
Albion legend Bob Taylor enjoyed a rare opportunity last night to meet up with the manager that led them to Wembley glory in 1993.
Albion legend Bob Taylor enjoyed a rare opportunity last night to meet up with the manager that led them to Wembley glory in 1993.
Albion captain Jonathan Greening today crowned Kevin Phillips the new 'Super' – almost five years after cult hero Bob Taylor left The Hawthorns. Albion captain Jonathan Greening today crowned Kevin Phillips the new 'Super' – almost five years after cult hero Bob Taylor left The Hawthorns. Phillips took his Baggies goals tally to 38 in 61 appearances on Saturday by opening the scoring in the 3-1 victory at Hull. And Greening revealed that Phillips' team-mates now refer to the former England man by the nickname made famous by former Hawthorns hero 'Super Bob'. "'Super' has been different class for us," said Greening. "He's one of the best professionals I've ever worked with and he is still like a teenager in and around the training ground, wanting to play the game. He's been brilliant for us." Phillips has enhanced his reputation with the Baggies fans further with a blistering return from injury in the last month. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Bob Dale will never forget the first time he went into Dudley's limestone mines – because he was dressed as Father Christmas.
Sessions giving local people the chance to speak to their local county councillors will be held later this month in a brand new initiative from the authority called Councillor Question Time, with a TV star in the chair. Sessions giving local people the chance to speak to their local county councillors will be held later this month in a brand new initiative from the authority called Councillor Question Time, with a TV star in the chair. Planned as a monthly event, the aim of the new project is to gather key councillors and senior officers under one roof and allow up to 200 members of the public to put them on the spot and ask them questions. The first Councillor Question Time will take place on July 17 at 7pm at Keele University Medical School lecture theatre and will be open to anyone who wishes to attend. The event is being chaired independently by ITV Central's news anchorman Bob Warman from 7pm. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
In a unique and groundbreaking move, the UK's Prostate Cancer Research Foundation is bringing Bob Monkhouse back from the dead.
With just days to go before Albion's date with destiny at Wembley, Wolves fans have resorted to kidnap to try and thwart their Black Country rivals' dreams of reaching the Premiership promised land.
With the public smoking ban set to come into force, July 1 has been heralded the perfect time for smokers to kick the habit for good. With the public smoking ban set to come into force, July 1 has been heralded the perfect time for smokers to kick the habit for good. Stafford council worker Bob Shepherd said he has saved enough money to buy a digital camera and motorbike since ditching cigarettes, with help from a specialist nurse at Staffordshire General Hospital and has urged others to do the same. Sue Coghlan, smoking cessation specialist nurse, advises and supports patients who want to give up smoking and, over the last three years, 134 of the 182 patients she has seen have successfully kicked the habit – a success rate of 73 per cent. Bob, of Tillington, Stafford is deputy head of the grounds service for Staffordshire County Council's education department, and asked for help to quit four years ago when he was attending the hospital for treatment for psoriasis and a form of arthritis. He was referred to Sue, who talked to him about the benefits of giving up and helped him to set a date for quitting. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Albion head into their double derby with Wolves on the brink of 100 goals for the season - and legend Bob Taylor hopes that proves a lucky omen for the Baggies.
Albion legend Bob Taylor today urged the Hawthorns faithful to recreate the spirit of 1993 and roar the Baggies through the play-offs. Albion legend Bob Taylor today urged the Hawthorns faithful to recreate the spirit of 1993 and roar the Baggies through the play-offs. Super Bob insists Albion's fans can give their team the edge during the double derby crunch with Wolves. Taylor witnessed at first hand the impact the Baggies supporters had on their team when they last won promotion though the play-offs 14 years ago. More than 40,000 Albion fans roared their team to victory over Port Vale at Wembley. But it was the atmosphere they generated semi-final victory over Swansea at The Hawthorns – a game which Albion played part of with nine men after Micky Mellon was sent-off and Paul Raven suffered a head injury that required stitches – that stuck in his mind. Read the full story in the Express & Star. Now JOIN our team following YOUR team to Wembley. We want to know how play-off fever is gripping you. Is your family, factory or office suffering from split loyalties? Have you decorated your workplace in your club's colours? Can't get to the matches? Where will you be watching? Email: newsdesk@expressandstar.co.uk Ex-pats, how will you be following the action? Send us pictures from wherever you are in the world. Email: newsdesk@expressandstar.co.uk PLUS: We want your video clips and pictures taken before, during and after the games. Email: internet@expressandstar.co.uk So come on Black Country football fans - join the Express & Star and Expressandstar.com - let's make the journey to Wembley together.
Shropshire Star racing tipster Bob Downing is the new pacesetter in the Racing Post Naps table.
A former president of Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce has died. Bob Joseph, aged 87, was also a former trustee and governor of Wolverhampton Grammar School. A former president of Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce has died. Bob Joseph, aged 87, was also a former trustee and governor of Wolverhampton Grammar School. He was described as a dedicated family man who enjoyed success in business, commerce and industry. He made a name for himself in Wolverhampton after taking over Midland Electrical Engineering in 1941. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Shrewsbury's Bob Chandler was an emerging 21-year-old when he last got his hands on the County Doubles trophy. Now, 32 years later, Chandler has lifted the super piece of silverware again after triumphing in the 2006 finals with Greenfields clubmate Keith Wall.