Articles by Ben Fisher

‘A modern-day Colosseum’: Birmingham City unveil 62,000-capacity stadium plans

Birmingham City’s stadium is planned to feature 12 chimney-like towers and club chair Tom Wagner sees it as ‘a beacon for excellence’

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Rob Edwards agrees deal to become Wolves head coach after Boro talks

Rob Edwards will sign a three-and-a-half deal with Wolves after the Premier League strugglers agreed to pay Middlesbrough around £3m in compensation

Nov 9, 2025

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Middlesbrough give Rob Edwards permission to hold talks over Wolves job

Middlesbrough have agreed to let Rob Edwards hold talks with the Premier League club over the vacancy to succeed Vítor Pereira

Nov 8, 2025

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Middlesbrough stand Rob Edwards down from game amid Wolves job links

Middlesbrough have stood down Rob Edwards for Saturday’s match at home to Birmingham City, with the 42-year-old poised to leave for Wolves

Nov 8, 2025

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Middlesbrough reject Wolves approach for head coach Rob Edwards

Wolves have had an official approach to make Rob Edwards their next head coach rejected by Middlesbrough, who are determined to keep him

Nov 6, 2025

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Wolves make move for Middlesbrough’s Rob Edwards to fill managerial vacancy

Wolves are to make an official approach to Middlesbrough to make Rob Edwards their next head coach

Nov 6, 2025

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‘It is very hard for us’: Maccabi Tel Aviv aim to give absent fans reason to smile

The Israeli club’s fans have been banned from attending their match at Aston Villa, with West Midlands police granted section 60 stop-and-search powers ahead of the game

Nov 5, 2025

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Wolves left stunned as Gary O’Neil walks away from talks to return as head coach

Wolves were confident Gary O’Neil, who was sacked 11 months ago, would take charge once again, but the 42-year-old has had a change of heart

Nov 3, 2025

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Gary O’Neil in advanced talks to make shock return to Wolves

Gary O’Neil is increasingly likely to make a shock return to Wolves, with the club in advanced talks to appoint their former head coach

Nov 3, 2025

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Southampton sack Will Still after five months with team close to drop zone

Southampton have sacked Will Still after the club dropped to 21st in the Championship, one spot above the relegation zone

Nov 2, 2025

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Southampton sack Will Still after dropping into Championship relegation zone

Southampton have sacked Will Still after the club dropped to 21st in the Championship, one spot above the relegation zone

Nov 2, 2025

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O’Neil and Edwards in frame as Wolves seek Vítor Pereira replacement

Former head coach Gary O’Neil and Middlesbrough’s Rob Edwards are among the candidates to succeed Vítor Pereira, whom Wolves sacked on Sunday

Nov 2, 2025

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O’Neil and Edwards in frame as Wolves seek Vítor Pereira replacement

Former head coach Gary O’Neil and Middlesbrough’s Rob Edwards are among the candidates to succeed Vítor Pereira at Wolves

Nov 2, 2025

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Vítor Pereira sacked by Wolves after bleak 10-game winless run

Wolves have sacked Vítor Pereira in the wake of their 3-0 defeat by Fulham, which left them bottom with two points from 10 games

Nov 2, 2025

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Pereira up for fight at Wolves amid fan anger at told-you-so start from hell

Wretched results have been signposted, with recruitment and team selection tripping up manager who was a local hero last season

Oct 31, 2025

Swansea’s Ethan Galbraith resumes battle with Manchester City: ‘It feels like they never miss a pass’

The midfielder reflects on lessons learned before the reunion with the club he ran close in the FA Cup with Leyton Orient

Oct 29, 2025

Sheffield Wednesday face further points deductions but ‘four or five’ bidders emerge

Sheffield Wednesday could face two further points deductions this season for breaching English Football League regulations

Oct 27, 2025

Badge of honour: Sean Dyche has Forest history but focuses on urgent task at hand

After the debacle of Ange Postecoglou, the new manager, who was a trainee under Brian Clough, has brought ‘energy’ to the club

Oct 22, 2025

Nottingham Forest approach Dyche and Mancini after Postecoglou sacked

Nottingham Forest have sounded out Sean Dyche and Roberto Mancini regarding their head coach vacancy, after sacking Ange Postecoglou

Oct 18, 2025

Craig Bellamy hopes ‘special moment’ arrives for Wales in vital Belgium clash

The Wales manager said before the World Cup qualifier in Cardiff on Monday night: ‘Positivity is something I have to have around me’

Oct 12, 2025