Winger McCleary is out of contract at the end of the season. But he has not been offered new terms because of Forest's cash worries. West Brom boss Hodgson has also been given glowing reports about Forest defenders Chris Gunter and Luke Chambers.

The sudden departure of Fabio Capello has left England in upheaval and disarray only months before a major tournament with Harry Redknapp immediately touted as the saviour to this problem from fellow managers, players and the media. Is he necessarily a w

Albion midfielder Keith Andrews today hailed ‘master tactician’ Roy Hodgson and revealed the Baggies boss has already made changes to his game. Andrews marked his Baggies debut with a goal in last weekend’s 5-1 win at Wolves and is already eyeing an exte

KEITH Andrews reckons Albion’s upturn in fortunes over the last year is down to one man – Roy Hodgson. The Republic of Ireland ace has highlighted Hodgson’s efficient and organised approach as the reason behind the Baggies’ improvement in the Premier Lea

The Reds take on npower Championship outfit Brighton at Anfield tomorrow for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals and face Cardiff, another side from the second tier, a week later in the Carling Cup final at Wembley. Their record this term in those compe

LIVERPOOL boss Kenny Dalglish believes the signs are clear that the club is moving in the right direction this season. The Reds take on Championship outfit Brighton at Anfield tomorrow for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, and face Cardiff, another s

The 18-year-old striker has obviously impressed Albion chief Roy Hodgson about his credentials given that he was awarded a new two-and-a-half-year deal at the Hawthorns only last month. However, the Baggies are keen to get some more regular first-team ex

Gregg Evans held a live webchat with West Bromwich Albion supporters on Wednesday. Here’s a selection of the best questions.

Tom Harper reflects on a memorable five-star performance. This is undoubtedly one of the most upbeat blogs I have been able to write this season, as I’m sure I’m not the only Albion fan still celebrating a magnificent 5-1 victory against Wolves at Moline

Mick McCarthy was sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, 24 hours after West Bromwich Albion dealt a crushing blow to Wolves’ chances of staying in the Premier League with a 5-1 victory at Molineux. The sacking ended a five-and-a-half year spell in

Hi, Paul Blake here again with another look at the past week in the crazy world of football. In this week’s edition of ‘Blake’s 7’ I argue why Harry Redknapp should not become the next England manager, explain why Luis Suarez should have been booked befo

Alan Curbishley was today hoping to use a couple of hours in the company of Wolves’ hierarchy to erase four years in the football wilderness. The force appears to be with ‘Curbs’ as he takes pole position for the Molineux managerial vacancy opened by Mon

Fabio Aurelio will reportedly leave Liverpool and return to South America when his contract expires at the end of the season. Brazilian left-back Aurelio has made only two appearances so far this season for Liverpool, with manager Kenny Dalglish preferri

Fabio Aurelio will reportedly leave Liverpool and return to South America when his contract expires at the end of the season. Fabio Aurelio will reportedly leave Liverpool and return to South America when his contract expires at the end of the season. Br

Modern football is a dispiriting compromise of safety nets and second chances: the big teams are protected by seeding, play-offs, larger tournaments and consolation prizes like the Europa League (even if that is often greeted with an enthusiasm previousl

The Republic of Ireland international midfielder was snapped up from Blackburn Rovers by Albion boss Roy Hodgson during the January transfer window and made an immediate impression with a sweet strike during Sunday's stunning 5-1 Black Country derby win

KEITH Andrews admits he is now playing for his future after making a dream start to life on the blue and white side of the Black Country. The Baggies midfielder scored on his debut against Wolves – the club he started his professional career at – as Roy

The Republic of Ireland international midfielder was snapped up from Blackburn Rovers by boss Roy Hodgson during the January transfer window and made an immediate impression with a sweet strike during Sunday's stunning 5-1 Black Country derby win at Wolv

To put it as simply as possible, Liverpool need 2.2 points per game over the remainder of the season to finish fourth. They have 39 points and stand in seventh place, while over the past ten seasons it has taken 68 points to qualify for the Champions Lea