Tickets are now on sale to members for Albion’s trip to face Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on Wednesday, December 11 (ko 7.45pm). The Baggies have been handed an allocation of 2,348 for the Sky Bet Championship fixture. Members can purchase tickets online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office […]
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Destiny in Barry’s own hands
Gareth Barry says a determination to retire on his own terms – and not because of injury – was the driving force behind his return to full fitness. The midfielder, who recently penned a new deal at the Club, embarks on his 23rd season as a professional fuelled by the same […]
Clarke eyeing a ‘professional’ performance
Walsall manager Darrell Clarke has called on his team to put in a ‘professional performance’ when they take on Darlington today in an FA Cup First Round replay. The Saddlers will be aiming to reach the Second Round of the competition and set up a tie at home to Oxford […]
Liam Roberts signs contract extension
Walsall Football Club are delighted to confirm goalkeeper Liam Roberts has signed a long term contract extension. Roberts, who was born in Walsall, has progressed through the youth system and established himself in the first team set up at the Banks’s Stadium. He made his Walsall debut against Millwall in […]
Athletes suspend morality to pursue sporting success – study
Ruthless sportspeople often suspend their sense of right and wrong when they step onto the field of play – viewing sport as a different world where they jettison responsibility to act in a moral way, according to a new study. When athletes focus on the outcome of a game or […]
UKAS and Sportsafe lead the way with groundbreaking inspection standard that will save schools money
UKAS is responsible for “mass life critical” safety testing processes and standards used in nuclear power stations, transport safety systems, aircraft safety and the testing of our drinking water. UKAS is the sole national accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. Sportsafe, the […]
Role for Physical Activity to Play in Tackling Violence against Women and Girls
The physical activity and sport sector has work to do if it is to play a meaningful role in tackling violence against women and girls London Sport’s monthly Community of Practice event saw speakers share current approaches and new thinking to how the sector in the capital can use physical […]
Mo Bobat appointed ECB’s Performance Director
Image caption – ECB Performance Director, Mo Bobat (Getty Images) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that it has appointed Mo Bobat as Performance Director for Men’s Cricket. Bobat has been promoted from the role of Player Identification Lead and will take charge from David Parsons, who left the post in July. The role […]
HeadStart autumn activities in full swing
HeadStart Wolverhampton’s exciting programme of free activities across the city is proving a hit with youngsters this autumn. Working alongside Gazebo Theatre, the WV10 Consortium and YMCA Black Country, a wide range of fun and educational activities are on offer to young people and their parents or carers, designed to […]
World’s first virtual personal trainer unveils how to get fit the RIGHT way
Not everyone can afford a full-time personal trainer, so how can you tell if your exercise routine is helping you achieve your fitness goals – or potentially doing more harm than good? The world’s first full-body virtual personal trainer, Kaia Personal Trainer, has unveiled two of the most popular exercises people get […]