Smith's confident of Bucks chances
AFC Telford United are tonight looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season, with boss Rob Smith insisting: "There's nothing in this division to fear."
AFC Telford United are tonight looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season, with boss Rob Smith insisting: "There's nothing in this division to fear."
Pub operator Greene King said it is on track to meet expectations this year despite challenging conditions.
Mick McCarthy today kicked off the countdown to Wolves' curtain-raiser at Plymouth by insisting any abuse coming Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's way "won't bother him a jot". Mick McCarthy today kicked off the countdown to Wolves' curtain-raiser at Plymouth by insisting any abuse coming Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's way "won't bother him a jot". Ebanks-Blake returns to Home Park for the first time since his £1.5m move from Argyle in January, while he was fined £2,500 for hitting a Plymouth nightclub bouncer with his girlfriend's handbag last month. But Wolves boss McCarthy says the Championship Golden Boot winner - who has recovered from his poke in the eye against Blackburn - is so single-minded, any catcalls won't unfocus him. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Mark Little believes he has already proved himself to be a Championship player.
Albion defender Neil Clement believes Albion have their best chance ever of cementing their place in the Premier League this season.
Despite forecasters predicting rain, organisers of the Royal Welsh Show have announced they have no fears of a similar washout to that of last year.
West Brom remain confident that they can strike a deal to keep Kevin Phillips at The Hawthorns, chairman Jeremy Peace said today.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is bristling with confidence for Wolves' next promotion bid and is confident his fellow stars will be alongside him for the challenge.
Soft drinks maker Britvic said profits for the first half are up 13.2 per cent and is confident of delivering on full-year expectations.
Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards admits missing out on the play-offs could be a blessing in disguise because the team isn't yet ready for the Premier League. Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards admits missing out on the play-offs could be a blessing in disguise because the team isn't yet ready for the Premier League. Fans are still smarting at the failure to make the top six by a single goal, which has consigned Mick McCarthy's side to another season of Championship football. But former Shrewsbury ace Edwards, who has already playing in the Conference, League Two, League One and the Championship, believes the young squad will be better for missing out because promotion could have been damaging to morale. He said: "With another season in the Championship where we can prove ourselves and get better, we'll be better placed if we did get up for that extra experience and quality. I don't think I've proved myself at Championship level yet." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Skipper James Ralph insists expectation is sky high as Shropshire enter the new cricket season at home to Oxfordshire in the MCCA Trophy tomorrow. Skipper James Ralph insists expectation is sky high as Shropshire enter the new cricket season at home to Oxfordshire in the MCCA Trophy tomorrow (11am). Ralph is eager to make a positive start in the clash at Wem, and is confident his side is strong enough. Shropshire's line-up includes new pro John Maunders as well as Shrewsbury-based batsman Ed Foster, who has been made available by his First Class county Leicestershire and will also keep wicket. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.
Captain Gareth Barry insists just one game could turn Villa's season and get them back on the Euro trail.
Jonathan Greening is keen not to sound cocky. But the Albion captain still believes his team are the finest in the Championship.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today brushed away the rising tide of pessimism over the club's play-off hopes and declared: "We're in a good position to make it."
Dave Edwards believes away day specialists Wolves have struck on the perfect formula for success on the road. Dave Edwards believes away day specialists Wolves have struck on the perfect formula for success on the road. Wolves face a potentially crucial away day double header this week - with a trip to Preston tonight and Burnley at the weekend pivotal to their hopes of making the top six. Former Shrewsbury midfielder Edwards, however, insists the pair of away games hold no fear for Wolves, who revived their season with back-to-back wins away from Molineux. And he reckons recapturing the spirit of their victories at Palace and Colchester - where Wolves married defensive strength with razor sharp finishing - can bring more success at Deepdale tonight. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star