Russell Youll

Hednesford

Group Sports Editor at Express & Star

Group Sports Editor at Shropshire Star

Group sports editor at Express & Star and Shropshire Star. Football fan, cricket lover, truly appalling golfer. Want coverage for your sport? Get in touch...

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Reports: Gareth Ainsworth leaves Shrewsbury Town

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Russell Youll

Gareth Ainsworth has walked out of Shrewsbury Town to take over at League Two Gillingham, according to reports. Rumours that Ainsworth could be on his way out surfaced last week with reports that he had been spotted in the Kent town. The Gills are currently 19th in League Two but were taken over by US businessman Brad Galinson in December 2022. He leaves the Croud Meadow with Shrews marooned at the bottom of League One with 28 points from 37 games.
Join Wolves legend Steve Bull for a 60th birthday big night out

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Bully’s Big Night Out is being produced by broadcaster and Wolves supporter Johnny Phillips, taking place on Thursday, May 1. Fans will have the opportunity to join the club’s record goalscorer and a host of his former team-mates as they celebrate the former England star’s 60th birthday year at the Halls Wolverhampton. Tickets for the event have been selling well, with proceeds from the night raising funds for Wolves Foundation.
Touching tribute to late Shropshire owner John Hales as Caldwell Potter takes Cheltenham win

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Russell Youll

Caldwell Potter was a poignant winner of the Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham, winning in the colours of the late Cosford businessman John Hales. The horse was subject of a mammoth £600,000 transfer fee in February 2024 with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also amongst the seven-year-old's group of owners.
Sam Hain has commits future to Warwickshire

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Hain, who is Bears’ all-time leading Vitality Blast run scorer, has agreed to extend his stay at his “home” Edgbaston until at least the end of the 2028season. The England batter arrived at Warwickshire’s Academy, aged 16, from Australia and has gone on to establish himself as a fans’ favourite across all formats.
West Brom announce safe standing plans for next season

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Albion are to introduce safe-standing areas at The Hawthorns ahead of next season. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The club is to turn an area of nearly 4,000 seats into rail seating for the 2025-26 season in the home and away areas of the upper Smethwick End, as well as Millennium Corner.
Aston Villa flagship store to open in Birmingham shopping centre

2 months ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Described as a blending ‘sport, lifestyle, and club heritage in a premium location’, the new 10,000sq ft store is scheduled to open in May. The store will be made up of a ground and mezzanine floor, to showcase Villa's full retail offering, including home, away, and third kits, training wear, lifestyle collections, and exclusive limited-edition releases.
Former West Brom and Aston Villa defender announces retirement

2 months ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Chester, who was club captain when Villa returned to the Premier League via the play-off final in 2019, had most recently been at Salford United but has decided to hang up his boots. The 36-year-old began his career with Manchester United but made only one appearance for the club. He also won 35 caps for Wales, playing in all six games as Chris Coleman's side reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Chester joined Albion in 2015 but made only 15 appearances for the club under Tony Pulis.
West Brom sporting director gives January transfer window verdict

2 months ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Albion have ended the transfer window 'stronger than they started' and strengthened their position in relation to financial fair play, according to sporting director Andrew Nestor.
Aston Villa issue strong ticket threat ahead of Celtic Champions League showdown

2 months ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Villa have threatened to ban supporters and revoke season tickets if fans are found selling on their tickets to Celtic followers for this Wednesday's Champions League 'Battle of Britain' clash. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The club have issued the threat amid fears of the re-sale of tickets for the showdown, either in person or on secondary ticketing platforms, and warned details will be passed to police should anyone be found to be selling on tickets..
Wolves insist star is 'not for sale' amid rumours of rival bid

Jan 22, 2025 | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Wolves insist Matheus Cunha is not for sale despite reports of a potential record bid for the Molineux talisman. Reports emerged earlier today that Premier League high-flyers Nottingham Forest had joined Arsenal in the chase for the 25-year-old. However, the Express & Star understands no offers have been made and no contact received about Cunha. Talks between the 10-goal forward and Wolves over a new contract remain ongoing, with Molineux chiefs remaining relaxed about the situation.