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I'd do it again says Birmingham George Cross hero

A Royal Marine from Solihull, Birmingham who is to receive the George Cross for throwing himself on an exploding grenade in Afghanistan said he would "definitely do it again". Read

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Aston Villa

Gareth Barry may play in Intertoto clash with Odense BK

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is considering playing want-away skipper Gareth Barry in Saturday's Intertoto Cup clash with Odense BK at Villa Park. Read

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Birmingham City

Zola Matumona move to Birmingham City is set to collapse

ALEX McLeish has admitted work permit problems were likely to put paid to the signing of Zola Matumona. Read

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West Bromwich Albion clinch draw with Shrewsbury

Late goals from Kim Do-Heon and James Morrison earned West Brom a 2-2 draw in tonight's pre-season friendly at Shrewsbury. Read

Wolves FC News

Wolverhampton Wanderers priced out of bid for Celtic's Bobo Balde

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is still interested in a swoop for Bobo Balde but insists he is unable to meet the Celtic defender's wage demands. Read

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Staff photographer and self-styled funnyman shares his awful jokes with anyone who will listen. Don't say we didn't warn you.... Read

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