A activity programme designed to keep children and young people engaged and entertained during the summer holidays was such a hit that it will be coming back for the October half term. Tens of thousands of local children and young people enjoyed the 320 plus activities on offer across Wolverhampton […]
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‘Delighted’ Darnell points at fight and togetherness
Darnell Furlong was thrilled with Albion’s comeback win against Huddersfield and heaped praise on his team-mates for battling to extend their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship to eight games. The full-back netted his first goal for the Club at a crucial time in the match – scoring the […]
Under-18s fight back for derby win
Theo Corbeanu’s second-half brace inspired Wolves under-18s to a Black Country derby victory over West Bromwich Albion. Steve Davis’ were trailing 1-0 at the break, before completely transforming the game in the second-half with additional goals from Jack Hodnett and Conor Carty, following Corbeanu’s impact. Wolves suffered in the opening […]
Mitch Candlin joins Nuneaton on loan
We can confirm forward Mitch Candlin has joined BetVictor Southern League Central Division Nuneaton Borough on an initial 28-day loan. Subject to clearance, Candlin will be available for their game at Biggleswade Town on Saturday. We would like to wish Mitch the best of luck for his spell at Liberty […]
Walsall 0-1 Bradford
On a gloriously sunny, September afternoon, Walsall welcomed their high-flying visitors from Yorkshire. A crowd of 4649 was on hand to see if The Saddlers could chalk up their first 3 home points of the season. The home team had shuffled the starting line-up again but it was Bradford that […]
World Cup Winning Coaches Join the Hundred
World Cup winning coaches Gary Kirsten and Matthew Mott have been appointed to lead the men’s and women’s teams respectively for the Cardiff-based team in The Hundred. Kirsten, 51, coached India to the 2011 World Cup on home soil while Mott, who oversaw Australia’s recent women’s Ashes victory, was in […]
Jules: It’s time to build on our clean sheets
Saddlers defender Zak Jules was pleased to see the team pick up a fourth clean sheet in eight games following the 0-0 draw with Colchester United on Saturday afternoon. Goalkeeper Liam Roberts made a couple of crucial saves during the game to deny United striker Luke Norris and Jules himself […]
Councillors discover benefits of bowling at community club
Councillors were invited to discover the health and wellbeing benefits of a game of crown green bowls when they were invited along to have a go at the popular sport. The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults Councillor Linda Leach, Bilston North Councillor Olivia Birch and Ettingshall Councillor […]
Guthrie: ‘We’re not too far away’
Walsall midfielder Danny Guthrie has seen enough positives to suggest that the Saddlers fortunes will change sooner rather than later. The midfielder has been involved in Walsall’s last two matches after returning from an injury that has kept him out since the opening day of the season. The 32-year-old believes […]
Top Indian athletes Stint ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Some of India’s top sports stars, including shooters such as Saurabh Chaudhary, Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil, could end up preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in UAE. Two of the officials from the Indian Olympic Association have started to progress with Dubai-based game preparations. The establishments are privately […]