Russell Youll

5 days ago | expressandstar.com | Russell Youll

Stourbridge have moved quickly to replace departed manager Liam McDonald by appointing academy boss Darryl Knights to the top job. McDonald jumped ship at the weekend after talks with the club amid uncertainty over their ground and finances. The former Hednesford Town, Solihull Moors and Rushall Olympic boss had been in charge for 13 months and led the Glassboys to finish of ninth in the Southern Premier Central.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.