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Former British speedway champion Andy Grahame - a star of the Birmingham Brummies in the 1970s and 1980s - says the investment of the new ownership consortium to keep the club going has been wonderful - and work to re-lay the Perry Barr track over the winter has produced an excellent new racing surface. (recorded after meeting 6 April 2022)

Walsall manager Michael Flynn says some of his players are jeopardising their professional careers - not just at Walsall - with poor performances after their 1-0 defeat at Rochdale on Saturday (9 April).

Birmingham Brummies team manager Laurence Rogers was encouraged by his team's display in their 30-30 draw at home to Leicester before rain intervened - and by the way the new track surface at Perry Barr performed in their opening home match.

Wolverhampton team manager Peter Adams comments after their narrow 46-44 defeat by an impressive Sheffield side in their first League Cup group match of the year, at Monmore Green on Monday (4 April).

British Speedway Champion Adam Ellis was announced as the final new signing for the Birmingham Brummies, as they prepare to start the Championship under new ownership. He says the re-laid track surface at Perry Barr looks like it will produce much better racing this season.

Wolverhampton's 19-year-old reserve Leon Flint is delighted to have been asked to return to Monmore this year - and is determined to master his tricky home circuit after his best performances in 2021 tended to come away from home.

Wolverhampton Speedway's new signing Steve Worrall says there is consistent strength through the team's top five, and the reserves are among the strongest in the league.

Wolverhampton speedway's Australian star Sam Masters says staying with Wolves was definitely his first choice after coming back for a sixth successive season with the club.

After his strong comments last weekend, Wolves head coach Bruno Lage discusses how players respond after being publicly criticised by their boss, and how he tries to work out whether they've got the message.

Steve Bruce says Albion can get back into the promotion race, but they need a good result immediately - on Monday night they play Swansea, listen live on BBC Radio WM 95.6FM/Freeview channel 722/D A B.

Wolves head coach Bruno Lage talks about managing players back from long-term injury - and the tough competition among his squad to prove they're the best in every training session.

Walsall's chairman Leigh Pomlett explains to BBC Radio WM why Michael Flynn is the right choice, the hard decision to replace Matt Taylor, and why he still believes the Saddlers can achieve his ambitions of moving back up to League One and beyond.

Walsall's new head coach Michael Flynn explains why he believes he's picked the right club to make his move back into football. Here's his first interview with BBC Radio WM at today's press conference (17 February).

Steve Bruce's interview with BBC Radio WM on taking over as manager of Albion.

Walsall head coach Matt Taylor's interview after their defeat at Bristol Rovers on Saturday (29 January).

Walsall have signed the left-back Reece Devine on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season, and head coach Matt Taylor thinks he is a player the fans will take to.

Walsall head coach Matt Taylor explains that Rory Holden is unlikely to play again this season after another knee operation.

WBA head coach Valerien Ismael accepts the criticism from annoyed Albion fans after their 2-0 home defeat by Preston on Wednesday (26 January), their first home defeat of the season.

WBA head coach Valerien Ismael answered his critics after the Baggies' 3-0 win over Peterborough on Saturday (22 January).

WBA midfielder Jake Livermore says the players must look to themselves to explain their failings at Derby and other recent games.

WBA head coach Valerien Ismael said he was "very upset" by the lack of desire and winning mentality shown by his side in their 1-0 defeat at Derby.

Walsall's head coach Matt Taylor says the dramatic win over Salford was a great moment - but the Saddlers should never have needed to leave it so late, and must start taking more of the chances they create.

Wolverhampton manager Peter Adams reflects on their play-off semi-final defeat at Peterborough, which ended their bid for the Premiership title.

Wolves head coach Bruno Lage explains how his squad gives him a range of options, with different players being used against different opponents because of their various attributes. He says players need to appreciate that they still have in important role to play even if they are moved from the starting eleven to the bench.

Birmingham Speedway team manager Laurence Rogers is hopeful that a new owner will come forward after the current owners, David and Peter Mason, said they would stand down after running the club for four years. The Brummies lost 50-40 in the second leg of their Championship Knock-out Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh.

Wolverhampton Speedway team manager Peter Adams credited his team for fighting hard after a bad start in their play-off semi-final against Peterborough, but they'll head to the away leg next Monday (4 October) with a two-point deficit after losing 46-44 at Monmore Green.

Warwickshire's captain Will Rhodes says the team are raring to go for their final Championship match against Somerset at Edgbaston this week. They start the last round of games just behind Hampshire in the table, and could become County Champions for the first time since 2012.

Walsall's on-loan forward Tyrese Shade says he's enjoying his first opportunity to come into the EFL, having prospered with Leicester's Under-21s, and explains how he kept going despite some disappointments during his youth career to reach this stage.

Warwickshire first-team coach Mark Robinson says their 106-run win over Yorkshire at Headingley showed their qualities of character as well as cricketing ability, to recover from their defeat by Hampshire last week. They'll go into their final game, at home against Somerset next week, in second place in the table with a chance of taking the County Championship title.

Wolverhampton team manager Peter Adams says the loss of their 100 per cent home record in the final match of the regular Premiership season against Peterborough was "hard to take". Wolves must now wait to find out their opponents in the play-off semi-finals.

Wolves head coach Bruno Lage set out the approach he's agreed with the board, and executive chairman Jeff Shi, after criticism of the club's performance during the transfer window. Here - unedited - is the answer he gave BBC Radio WM at today's press conference.

Birmingham Brummies team manager Laurence Rogers sets out the club's view after a controversial 48-42 defeat by Redcar at Perry Barr on Wednesday night (8 September).

Warwickshire's first-team coach Mark Robinson reflects on the Bears' dramatic final day defeat by Hampshire at Edgbaston in the County Championship.

Warwickshire's captain Will Rhodes says the Bears are fairly well placed at 139 for 2, requiring 157 more runs to beat Hampshire on Wednesday to stay top of the table - but there's a great deal of work still to do.

Wolves manager Peter Adams says top spot in the Premiership regular season is "very important" to secure - and victory over Peterborough next Monday (13 September) will clinch it following their 54-36 win over King's Lynn.

Wolverhampton number 1 Sam Masters scored a 12-point maximum to continue his fine form and lead his team to a 54-36 victory over King's Lynn, keeping them top of the Premiership ahead of a showdown with rivals Peterborough next Monday (13 September).

Walsall's head coach Matt Taylor was very proud of the efforts of his players after they resisted for more than half of the game at Bradford with ten men to secure a 1-1 draw.

Walsall's head coach Matt Taylor says they considered very carefully the personal qualities of all the players they signed during a busy transfer window - and there's much more to finding the right new players than just their ability with the ball.

Walsall's new head coach Matt Taylor discusses the experience of his first transfer window in charge of a club - and acknowledges the work done by the Saddlers' "relentless" technical director Jamie Fullarton as they brought in 13 players.

Birmingham City head coach Lee Bowyer expresses his frustration for the fans who won't be able to return for the League games against Stoke and Bournemouth. The Kop and Tilton Stands at St Andrew's will remain closed, awaiting necessary repair work.

Birmingham City head coach Lee Bowyer was unimpressed with the performances of several senior players after his entirely-changed team squeezed past Colchester into round two of the Carabao Cup.

Walsall's head coach Matt Taylor found plenty of encouragement in his team's performance against Doncaster in the Carabao Cup first round, even though they lost on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

Birmingham City's 18-year-old right-back Marcel Oakley scored on his competitive senior debut to put Blues into the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Wolverhampton team manager Peter Adams says Nick Morris and Luke Becker form a very strong pairing after they combined for 19 points in four heats together in Wolves' 52-38 win over King's Lynn on Monday (9 August).

Walsall's new head coach Matt Taylor expresses his appreciation for the support of the club's fanbase as he takes the team to Tranmere for today's opening League Two game. Hear live commentary on BBC Radio WM (3pm kick-off; 95.6FM, DAB digital radio, Freeview channel 722).

Walsall's summer signing Stephen Ward says the chance to join the Saddlers was just what he was looking for at this stage of his career. He could make his League debut for the Saddlers at Tranmere on Saturday - hear the game live on BBC Radio WM (95.6FM, DAB digital radio, Freeview channel 722) from 3pm

Walsall's new head coach Matt Taylor says he's "excited and confident" for his first competitive game in charge - Saturday's visit to Tranmere. Hear the match live on BBC Radio WM (3pm kick-off; 95.6FM, DAB digital radio and Freeview channel 722).

Walsall's new manager Matt Taylor sets out how the club approached rebuilding their squad for the season. They've made 12 new signings in advance of the opening game at Tranmere - which you can hear live on BBC Radio WM this Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off, 95.6FM/DAB digital radio/Freeview channel 722).

WITH APOLOGIES FOR THE POOR SOUND QUALITY ON THIS INTERVIEW Birmingham Brummies team manager Laurence Rogers says the club received huge backing from fans old and new, responding to their call for support at Wednesday's match against Kent. Now he's hoping that many of those trying speedway for the first time will want to come back after seeing their tense 46-44 win.

Birmingham Brummies' Ashley Morris said the big turnout of Brummies fans for their win over Kent was encouraging for the club and speedway generally. Morris scored a crucial point in heat 15 to secure a 46-44 victory at Perry Barr.

Birmingham Brummies have appealed for their fans to turn out in big numbers for their meeting against Kent on Wednesday (4 August) after incurring heavy losses under Covid restrictions earlier this year. Commercial manager Lee Kilby spoke to BBC Radio WM's Paul Franks to set out the situation.

Birmingham City defender Harlee Dean is looking forward to a season without so much unwanted drama as Blues prepare to begin the Championship away to Sheffield United on Saturday (live on BBC Radio WM, 8pm).

Joss Labadie - one of Walsall's 12 summer signings - says the new manager Matt Taylor is pulling the squad together well in advance of the start of the League Two season on Saturday. You can hear Walsall's first game, at Tranmere, live on BBC Radio WM (3pm).

Wolverhampton Speedway team manager Peter Adams says the impressive team-riding skills of Sam Masters and Rory Schlein are evidence of the strong spirit in the Wolves side, after they fought to a 47-43 win over second-placed Peterborough to stay top of the Premiership.

@WBA boss @valerien_ismael talks finishing preparations with a flourish, Adam Reach? Sam Johnstone? Matheus Pereira? #WBA #Baggies

Ed Pollock's first century in the Warwickshire first-team steered them to an eight-wicket win over Derbyshire in the Royal London Cup - and now he's keen to show there's more to his batting than just attacking in the early overs.

Wolves speedway team manager Peter Adams says his team showed great determination not to be beaten after their late rally earned an important 48-42 win over Belle Vue on Monday (26 July), which lifted them to the top of the Premiership.

Wolverhampton's number one Sam Masters reflects on a dramatic victory over Belle Vue on Monday night (26 July) - coming from eight points behind to win and go top of the Premiership.

Birmingham Brummies finished strongly to complete a 55-35 win over Redcar at Perry Barr in the second leg of their Knockout Cup tie, to win 99-81 on aggregate. Captain Chris Harris said it was a strong team performance.

Wolverhampton moved to the top of the speedway Premiership with a 52-38 win over Ipswich on Monday night (19 July), in front of their first unrestricted crowd since autumn 2019. Nick Morris scored 14 points and Rory Schlein 12, but the team manager Peter Adams says there are strong partnerships through the whole team at the moment.

Wolverhampton moved up to second place in the speedway Premiership with an impressive 50-40 away win at Belle Vue - their third away win of the season.

Birmingham Speedway team manager Laurence Rogers said his riders looked short of time on the track as they lost their first home meeting since 9 June to Scunthorpe - but praised young reserve Jack Thomas for his encouraging performance.

Warwickshire's Pieter Malan reflects on the first day of the Championship match against Worcestershire at New Road, on which the Bears made 245 for four before rain intervened - with Malan scoring an impressive 141.

Birmingham Bears gave their prospects of reaching the T20 Blast knockout stage a major lift by sprinting to victory in record time against Yorkshire at Edgbaston on Wednesday (30 June). The Bears' all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite took three early wickets and hopes the team can "copy and paste" this performance next time out.

Wolverhampton lifted their season with a 49-41 win at Ipswich on Monday (28 June), led by their number one Sam Masters and captain Rory Schlein, who combined for a final-heat 5-1 to clinch all four League points for Wolves.

Birmingham Bears captain Will Rhodes said his side didn't make enough runs in a "strange game" as they lost to Derbyshire at Edgbaston on Thursday (24 June).

Tennis @Ons_Jabeur becomes first woman from #Tunisia to win @WTA Tour title. "I want to inspire a new generation". @the_LTA @EdgbastonPriory #VikingClassic

Solihull Moors chairman Darryl Eales tells BBC Radio WM why he was keen to bring Neal Ardley to the club as manager, how they're preparing for the new season ahead, and how the club has stayed financially stable through the Covid restrictions.

New Solihull Moors manager Neal Ardley tells BBC Radio WM his reasons for joining the club, how they have been in touch with him for some time, and how he believes the club's ambitions can be realised.

Tennis @HeatherWatson92 through to #VikingClassic Quarter-Finals after Shuai Zhang retires through injury, trailing 2-5 in the first set. @the_LTA @EdgbastonPriory #BackTheBrits

Wolverhampton manager Peter Adams said there was insufficient support for Luke Becker (15 points) and Ryan Douglas (13) as Wolves lost 51-39 at Peterborough on Monday (14 June).

Cricket @EdPollock10 talks about @WarwickshireCCC 18-run victory away to @VitalityBlast holders @TrentBridge. #YouBears posted 229/5 (Pollock 62, Hain 53*, Brathwaite 44). Notts Outlaws replying with 211/9.

Speedway @BrumSpeedway promoter reflects on @glasgowtigers defeat, but says "We need #Brummies supporters to book online to survive".

Wolverhampton team manager Peter Adams was pleased to see his team overcome Sheffield in a competitive fixture at Monmore Green on Monday (7 June). Also an update on the fitness of Wolves captain Rory Schlein. (Apologies for poor sound quality on this recording.)

Wolverhampton Speedway manager Peter Adams found plenty of encouragement from his team's performance in their 49-41 defeat at Sheffield on Thursday (3 June), despite them narrowly missing out on a Premiership point.

Wolverhampton continued their outstanding start to the Premiership speedway season with a 62-28 win over Ipswich in their first home meeting of the League season - in front of the first spectators at Monmore Green since 2019.

Warwickshire's first-team coach Mark Robinson was delighted with his team after they completed a 170-run win over Nottinghamshire in the County Championship at Edgbaston - the first game after the return of spectators to the ground.

Warwickshire wicketkeeper Michael Burgess says an exciting final day is in prospect in the Championship match against Nottinghamshire on Sunday. He'll resume 61 not out, with Warwickshire 201 for six in their second innings, 245 runs ahead. Commentary from BBC Radio WM is available on the BBC Sport website and app from 11am.

Walsall manager Darrell Clarke spoke highly of his team's character as well as their ability after they achieved a third win in succession, 3-2 at Oldham.

Birmingham City head coach Aitor Karanka said he took real pride in his team's collective spirit as they recorded a second impressive away win a row, at Reading on Wednesday.

Walsall boss Darrell Clarke reacts to their 1-1 draw with Stevenage in League Two.

Birmingham City head coach Aitor Karanka said his team simply weren't good enough in their 2-1 defeat by Barnsley at St Andrew's on Tuesday (1 December).

Walsall manager Darrell Clarke was pleased with his team's efforts in taking a 1-1 draw away from the League Two leaders Newport - but profoundly frustrated that they didn't win after playing well.

Birmingham City manager Aitor Karanka praised his "Premier League" keeper Neil Etheridge after he helped them earn a point in a 1-1 draw at Luton.

WBA Head Coach speaking ahead of Tottenham game about response to Fulham, realigning targets and pressure to win #Baggies @WBA #SlavenBilic

Birmingham City head coach Aitor Karanka says Wycombe outfought Blues in Wednesday's game at St Andrew's, which the visitors won 2-1

WalsallFC @WFCOfficial climb into top half of League Two with 3rd win of the season #Saddlers #UTS

Albion boss Slaven Bilic said Fulham were more committed, more physical and more skilful than his team in Monday's game at Craven Cottage.

Our WBA reporter Rob Gurney asked Slaven Bilic for his thoughts on the departure of Ahmed Hegazi and reports surrounding his future at the club.

Walsall manager Darrell Clarke tells BBC Radio WM he is hoping to find a striker for a "free loan" to help his squad over the next few weeks, with the EFL transfer deadline approaching at 5pm on Friday (16 October).

LISTEN: #Walsall Manager Darrell Clarke reacts to their 1-1 draw at home to Colchester United. #Saddlers #UTS

CarabaoCup exit for #Baggies, but #Bilic pleased with overall @WBA performance.

ChelseaFC youngster gives verdict on @WBA bow in #CarabaoCup #Baggies

LISTEN: Clarke reacts to the defeat on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday

WARv SOM #Cricket @WarwickshireCCC Reflections on the draw with Somerset #BobWillisTrophy

New Birmingham City head coach Aitor Karanka and CEO Xuandong Ren speak to BBC Radio WM.

Warwickshire's first-team coach Jim Troughton spoke to BBC Radio WM after his team's ultimately disappointing draw against Northamptonshire in their first Bob Willis Trophy game.

Cricket @timbresnan scored 105 @WarwickshireCCC v Northants on day two of #BobWillisTrophy match @Edgbaston. #YouBears lead by 208.

Cricket @WarwickshireCCC skipper reflects on playing the game again but without fans, receiving his county cap, and then bowling Northants out for 142. Warwicks replied with 130 for 4. @CountyChamp

LISTEN: Dean Smith reacts to Villa staying up after the draw at West Ham #AVFC

LISTEN: Clotet reacts to the defeat at Fulham #BCFC

Clotet on the draw against Albion #BCFC #WBA

Bilic on goalless draw with Blues #WBA #BCFC

The Villa boss on defeat at Leicester

The Blues boss on the FA Cup defeat to Leicester

The West Brom boss on the FA Cup defeat to Newcastle

The Blues boss on the draw with Millwall

The Baggies boss on the win over Preston

The Wolves boss on the win over Norwich

LISTEN: Pep Clotet on the draw against Sheffield Wednesday

Ruben Neves was keen to share the credit with the whole team after his brilliant goal - and Diogo Jota's second successive European hat-trick - powered Wolves to a 4-0 win over Espanyol in their Europa League last 32 first leg tie at Molineux.

The Wolves captain on the 4-0 Europa League win over Espanyol

The Villa boss on the defeat against Tottenham

The Wolves boss on the draw with Leicester

The Baggies boss on the win at Reading

The Walsall boss on the draw at Newport

The Blues boss on the win at Barnsley

The Baggies boos on the win over Millwall

LISTEN: #Walsall Manager Darrell Clarke reacts to their 2-1 win away at Forest Green Rovers. #Saddlers #UTS

The Blues boss on the 3-1 win at Ashton Gate

@WBA Sporting & Technical Director talks Nathan Ferguson, #Baggies business during January and getting out of the Championship before being distracted by the Premier League

@WBA Head Coach #SlavenBilic has his say over Mateus Pereira ban, when similar incidents involving Leeds' Mateusz Klich and Brentford's Said Benrahma went unpunished #WBA #Baggies

@WBA #WBA #Baggies latest on Ferguson's future

The Blues boss on the FA Cup win over Coventry

@WBA Head Coach on the signings of Robinson and Grosicki, plus the likely departure of Nathan Ferguson #WBA #Baggies @CallumRobinson7 @GrosickiKamil @CPFC

The WBA boss on the defeat to Cardiff

The Walsall boss on the defeat to Morecambe

The Villa boss on the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Leicester

The Wolves boss on the defeat against Liverpool

The Blues boos on the draw at The Riverside

The Villa boss on the win against Watford

The West Brom boss on the 1-0 defeat to Stoke

@WBA Head Coach on Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia striker #WBA #Baggies

The Wolves goalkeeper on their FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

The Villa boss after the 6-1 defeat to Manchester City

@BCFC #BCFC @wilfordwm asks Head Coach about his role in signings and whether there is interference from above in his team selections. #KRO

The Villa boss on the Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg against Leicester

The Baggies boss on the FA Cup win at The Valley

LISTEN: #Blues Manager Pep Clotet reacts to their 2-1 win at home to Blackburn Rovers. #BCFC #KRO

LISTEN: Solihull Moors, Tim Flowers reacts to their 1-0 loss at home to Notts County. #SMFC

LISTEN: #Villa Manager Dean Smith reacts to their 3-0 loss at Watford. #AVFC #UTV

Wolves captain Conor Coady tells BBC WM "you don't get many nights like that in your career" after yet another extraordinary result, coming from 2-0 down to complete a double over the champions Manchester City.

The Villa manager on the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Liverpool

The Wolves captain on the 2-1 defeat against Tottenham

Darrell Clarke on draw with Macclesfield #Saddlers #UTS

The Wolves captain on the 4-0 Europa League win over Bestiktas.

The Baggies boss on the 1-1 draw at Wigan

The Blues boos on the 2-0 defeat to QPR

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore looks ahead to Wednesday's game at Wigan, which you can hear live on BBC WM 95.6FM and Freeview channel 722, with commentary from Tony "Bomber" Brown and Rob Gurney.

Pep Clotet updates the fitness of Jake Clarke-Salter, Dan Crowley and Fran Villalba and discusses potential options in defence in advance of the home game against QPR.

The Wolves captain on the 2-2 draw at Brighton

The Villa boss reacts to the 4-1 defeat against Leicester

The Baggies boss reacts to the 5-1 win over Swansea

The Wolves captain reacts to the 2-0 win against West Ham

The Baggies boss on the 1-0 win at Preston

The Solihull Moors boss reacts to their 4-3 defeat to Rotherham in the second round of the FA Cup.

The Wolves captain reacts to the 1-1 draw with Sheffield United

LISTEN: #Walsall Manager Darrell Clarke reacts to their 1-0 loss against Oxford United FC. #Saddlers #UTS

LISTEN: #Blues Manager Pep Clotet reacts to their 1-1 draw against Millwall FC. #BCFC #KRO

The Baggies boss on the 4-1 win against Bristol City

Reaction to Blues 1-1 draw at Hillsborough

The Villa boss reacts to the 2-0 win against Newcastle

The Walsall boss following the FA Cup replay win over Darlington

LISTEN: Solihull Moors, Tim Flowers reacts to their 3-1 win against AFC Fylde. #SMFC

LISTEN: #Walsall Manager Darrell Clarke reacts to their 2-1 win against Cambridge United. #Saddlers #UTS

The Villa manager following the 2-1 defeat to Wolves

The Wolves captain following their 2-1 win over Aston Villa

LISTEN: Stourbridge FC’s manager, Ian Long, reacts to their 2-2 draw against Eastleigh FC. #StourbridgeFC #Glassboys

LISTEN: Solihull Moors, Tim Flowers,reacts to their 5-1 win at Oxford City FC #SMFC

The Albion boss reacts to the 2-0 win at Stoke.

@WBA #Baggies Head Coach on impact Barry could have #WBA

The Wolves boss after the 2-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Villa

The Villa boss after the 2-1 win Carabao Cup win over Wolves

The Wolves captain reacts to the 1-1 draw at Newcastle

@WFCOfficial boss unlikely to give players "a cuddle" to try to turn #Saddlers fortunes around.

@WBA Head Coach reacts to #Baggies recovery from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 with #Barnsley #WBABAR

The Blues boss on the 1-0 win against Blackburn

The Saddlers boss talks to BBC WM following their 2-0 defeat at Oldham

Stourbridge FC boss Ian long reacts to his side's 3-2 #FACup 4th Qualifying Round replay victory over Whitby, as the #Glassboys reach the 1st Round proper for the 6th time in 10 seasons.

LISTEN: Solihull Moors boss, Tim Flowers reacts to their 2-1 win against Bromley FC #SMFC

LISTEN: Walsall manager, Darrell Clarke reacts to their 3-1 loss at Leyton Orient FC. #Saddlers #UTS

LISTEN: #Wolves Captain Conor Coady reacts to their 1-0 last minute winner at Besiktas. #Wolves #wwfc

The Baggies boss following the 1-0 defeat at Leeds

Blues caretaker Head Coach reacts to defeat at Wigan

@WBA Head Coach says @Hegazi unlikely to be risked until after next international break #Baggies #WBA

The Villa boss reacts to their Carabao Cup win over Brighton

The Villa boss reacts to the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal

The Wolves midfielder on the Europa League defeat to Braga

@WarwickshireCCC chase down 271 to win in less than 56 overs @TrentBridge #YouBears

The Walsall boss reacts to the Saddlers 1-0 win at Morecambe

The Villa boss talks to BBC WM after the 0-0 draw with West Ham

LISTEN: #Walsall Manager Darrell Clarke reacts to their 0-0 draw at Colchester. #Saddlers #UTS

Wolverhampton captain Rory Schlein says it's good to know that his team have the strength to cover for each other when any rider has a difficult meeting. A strong team performance saw Wolves beat King's Lynn 53-36 on Monday and move back into the play-off places.

Wolverhampton manager Peter Adams was positive about his team's form after another big home win - over King's Lynn on Monday - lifted them back into the Premiership play-off places.

The Wolves captain talks to BBC WM as they go through to the Europa League group stages.

@AVFCOfficial boss on @OfficialTM_3 @England selection #AVFC #ThreeLions

The Villa boss reacts to the 6-1 Carabao Cup victory over Crewe

The weird and the wonderful always seem to crop up on the BBCWM Football Phone in!!!!

The Wolves captain reflects on their Europa League victory over Pyunik.

The Baggies boss after the 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Millwall

The Walsall boss reacts to the Carabao Cup defeat against Crawley

The Wolves captain reacts to their 0-0 draw at Leicester

Dean Smith on defeat at Tottenham

LISTEN: #Baggies Head Coach Slaven Bilic reacts to their 1-1 draw against Millwall FC at the Hawthorns. #WBA

The Blues boss reacts to the 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat at Fratton Park.

Ryan talks to BBC WM following Wolves Europa League win over Crusaders

@WFCOfficial #WalsallFC This covers his vision of where he wants #Saddlers to be. #UTS

@WFCOfficial #WalsallFC This covers owning the Club, the option to buy the Freehold of the Stadium, and how long buying Jeff Bonser's majority shareholding has been in the offing. #Saddlers #UTS

@WBA #WBA Bilic on #Baggies performance in 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, what re-signing @RomaineSawyers will bring, and what else he'd like in this transfer window.

The Wolves captain Conor Coady said Crusaders did a good job to make themselves hard to break down in the first leg of their Europa League tie at Molineux on Thursday (25 July).

@WBA new right-back @DarnellFurlong talks about signing for the #Baggies and wants to help #WBA back to the Premier League.

The Birmingham Bears beat Leicestershire on Sunday, a comfortable win set up by their new loan signing Fidel Edwards taking three wickets in the first over of the match.

Aston Villa defender Kortney Hause says the players are excited to see more new arrivals coming into the squad in advance of their return to the Premier League.

Wolverhampton manager Peter Adams made clear his frustration with the poor form of some members of his team after their 52-38 defeat at Swindon on Thursday (19 July).

Speedway Adam Ellis suffers suspected broken collar bone, as @BrumSpeedway suffer heavy home reverse by @RedcarBears

Wolverhampton's 20-year-old Californian star Luke Becker top-scored in Monday (15 July) night's draw with Ipswich at Monmore Green. He's been enjoying the challenge of his first year racing in the UK, and says he's getting good advice and support from his team-mates, the Wolves management and former World Champion Greg Hancock.

Wolverhampton led for most of their match against Ipswich at Monmore Green on Monday (15 July), but saw the visitors rally to earn a 45-45 draw. Wolves manager Peter Adams gave his thoughts afterwards to BBC WM.

Wolverhampton's Sam Masters says his new Australian team-mate Ryan Douglas was just what the team needed, after his 12-point score played a key part in Thursday's win at Peterborough.

Wolverhampton manager Peter Adams was delighted with the performance of his team, and recent signing Ryan Douglas in particular, as they beat Peterborough 49-41 on Thursday (11 July) - their first away league win since September 2017.

Wolverhampton Wolves manager Peter Adams was pleased with the effects of his shuffling of the team after they ended a six-match losing streak with a 48-42 win over Swindon at Monmore Green on Monday (8 July).

Birmingham Brummies team manager Laurence Rogers praises the efforts of his injury-hit team despite their 49-41 home defeat against in-form Glasgow Tigers at Perry Barr on Wednesday (3 July). Also updates status of injured riders Tero Aarnio and Ashley Morris.

Cradley Heathens manager Will Pottinger was glad to see his side respond well after two home defeats as they fought hard to beat Isle of Wight 47-43 at Monmore Green on Monday (1 July).

The new Head Coach at #wba gives his first radio interview since taking over at The Hawthorns.

Tennis @juliagoerges says she shared in a special moment for @ashbar96 when her friend became world number one #NatureValleyClassic @EdgbastonPriory @WTA @the_LTA

Tennis @ashbar96 speaking to @jsoverend and @bbcwm about her victory in the #NatureValleyClassic @EdgbastonPriory that takes her to number one in the world @WTA @the_LTA

ECB head of women's cricket Clare Connor explains why they've pushed to be included as an additional sport for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.

The Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 organising committee, Ian Reid, sets out the reasons why they have proposed three additional sports - women's cricket, para-table tennis and beach volleyball - to be included in three years' time.

Birmingham Brummies drafted in Sheffield's young Californian Broc Nicol to stand in for the injured Ashley Morris in Wednesday's match against Newcastle - and Nicol delivered a superb performance to help the Brummies to a 49-41 win.

Birmingham Brummies promoter David Mason praised the efforts of his patched-up team after their excellent performance against Newcastle gave them a fourth successive home win.

The British number one, Johanna Konta, advanced through the first round of the Nature Valley Classic tennis tournament at the Edgbaston Priory Club on Monday (17 June), beating Annet Kontaveit of Estonia 6-2 6-4.

World number one Naomi Osaka is in Birmingham to play in the Nature Valley Classic at the Edgbaston Priory Club this week. She's keen on the welcome she receives in Birmingham but perhaps not so much on the elements.

Tennis @ashbar96 talks winning @rolandgarros and looks forward to playing @EdgbastonPriory #NatureValleyClassic

@AVFCOfficial @Thompson1Garry talks about £22m striker Wesley Moraes #AVFC #UTV

The chief executive of the organisers of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, Ian Reid, tells BBC WM that the feedback from an inspection team checking on their progress this week was positive - and talks about how he wants to make sure the event will matter to the public in the West Midlands.

Commonwealth Games Federation President, Dame Louise Martin, says the team inspecting the preparations being made for Birmingham 2022 this week were pleased with what they found.

Former Albion midfielder Richard Sneekes tells BBC WM that he thinks Slaven Bilic is a good appointment for the Baggies, after he was confirmed as the new head coach.

Warwickshire's first-team coach Jim Troughton had plenty of praise for his team's efforts after they just ran out of time to complete a second successive Championship win, as Nottinghamshire held on for a draw at Edgbaston on Thursday evening. He also gave an update on the recoveries from injury of several players, including Ian Bell, Olly Stone and Ryan Sidebottom.

Birmingham Brummies promoter David Mason tells BBC WM he's encouraged after a third successive home win in front of a growing home support. The Brummies beat Sheffield 46-44 in a dramatic finish at Perry Barr on Wednesday (5 June).

Birmingham Brummies rider Ashley Morris told BBC WM the team had shown character after he recovered from a heat 3 crash to win the last-heat decider, clinching a 46-44 win over Sheffield Tigers at Perry Barr.

Cradley Heathens' new signing Jack Smith delivered a harsh verdict on his own performance in their narrow 48-42 defeat by Belle Vue Colts in a closely-fought National League match at Monmore Green on Monday (3 June).

Warwickshire captain Jeetan Patel congratulates his team for their "collective" effort after his long spell (31-14-53-4) leads the Bears to a 105-run first-innings lead against the County Champions Surrey at Edgbaston.

Aston Villa Chief Executive Christian Purslow has told us they won't be rushing into signings, as they prepare for life in the Premier League. #AVFC #Villa #PremierLeague #EFLPlayOffs

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has told BBC WM that recruitment and coaching will be key elements in competing in next season's Premier League and also discusses the potential of keeping their on-loan stars, including Axel Tuanzebe and Tammy Abraham. #AVFC #Villa #EFLPlayOffs #PremierLeague

John McGinn after play-off final triumph #AVFC #UTV

Jack Grealish on victory at Wembley and returning to the Premier League #AVFC #UTV

Dean Smith after the play-off final win against Derby #AVFC #UTV

Birmingham Brummies' decision to bring Adam Ellis back to Perry Barr paid immediate dividends as he delivered a 12-point maximum in the first match of his return, to help the Brummies defeat Edinburgh 48-36 for their first win of the Championship season on Wednesday (22 May).

Birmingham Brummies co-promoter David Mason was understandably delighted by his team's impressive performance in beating Edinburgh 48-36 at Perry Barr on Wednesday (22 May) - their first win of the season after their return to the Championship level.

Speedway @HeathensSpeed team manager @WillPottinger pleased to get through to Knockout Cup semi-finals. Plus signing @24_jsr Jack Smith to replace @tombracing

Speedway @max_clegg100 scores 16 points as @HeathensSpeed reach NLKOC semi-finals. #ommerum

Speedway @WolvesSpeedway take a point from 46-44 reverse at @Ipswichspeedway #wolfpack

Albion's sporting and technical director Luke Dowling tells BBC WM's Rob Gurney that the club will operate on a sound financial footing next season

LISTEN: #Villa Manager Dean Smith reacts to their 4-3 win on Penalties over the Baggies at The Hawthorns, which means they're off to Wembley. #AVFC

LISTEN: #Baggies Manager Jimmy Shan reacts to their 4-3 loss on Penalties against the Villa at The Hawthorns. #WBA

Walsall's new manager Darrell Clarke gives his first interview to BBC WM after taking over at the Banks's Stadium, and addresses the rebuilding challenge he faces to prepare for the start of the League Two season.

The Wolves centre back talks to BBC WM after their final day trip to Liverpool.

Conor Coady talks to BBC Wm following Wolves final day trip to Liverpool.

LISTEN: Villa striker Tammy Abraham on their 2-1 play-off semi-final first leg over WBA at Villa Park

LISTEN: WBA head coach Jimmy Shan on their 2-1 Play-off semi-final first leg defeat at Villa

LISTEN: Villa boss Dean Smith reacts to their 2-1 play-off semi-final first leg win over WBA at Villa Park

Villa boss Dean Smith reacts to their 2-1 play-off semi-final first leg win over WBA at Villa Park

Warwickshire's first-team coach Jim Troughton was sharply critical of their performance, especially in the field, in their One-Day Cup defeat by Leicestershire at Grace Road. He also updates the latest on the Bears' various injury problems ahead of their return to Championship cricket next week.

LISTEN: #Baggies Manager Jimmy Shan reacts to their 3-1 loss at Derby County FC. #WBA

LISTEN: #Villa Manager Dean Smith reacts to their 2-1 loss against Norwich City FC. #AVFC #UTV

LISTEN: #Blues Manager Garry Monk reacts to their 0-0 draw at Reading FC. #BCFC #KRO

LISTEN: Walsall Caretaker Manager Martin O’Connor reacts to their 0-0 draw at Shrewsbury FC, which sees the #Saddlers relegated to League Two. #UTS

LISTEN: Wolves player Conor Coady reacts to their 1-0 home win against Fulham FC. #Wolves #wwfc

Tim Flowers after the play-off defeat to AFC Fylde #SMFC #MoorThanEleven

@scottnicholls78 reacting to @WolvesSpeedway victory over former club @ipswichspeedway. Tells @bbcwm he'd "love to stay" at Monmore Green. Scored 12+1 on Monday night.

The Villa boss talks to BBC WM after an eventful afternoon at Elland Road.

LISTEN: Diogo Jota reacts to Wolves' 2-1 win at Watford #WWFC

LISTEN: WBA boss Jimmy Shan on 2-1 home win over Rotherham #WBA

LISTEN: Blues boss Garry Monk on 1-1 home draw with Wigan

LISTEN: Walsall boss Martin O' Connor on 3-0 home win over Peterborough

LISTEN: Wolves boss Nuno on 2-1 win at Watford

@WBA @Jimmy_shan78 on appointment of Appleton for remainder of #Baggies season to work alongside him and @stevenreid12 #WBA

Ruben Neves on Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Arsenal.

Conor Coady talks to BBC WM following Wolves 3-1 win over Arsenal

Solihull Moors manager Tim Flowers reacts to his side's 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient #SMFC

Walsall caretaker manager Martin O'Connor gives his thoughts on the 1-0 loss at Wycombe Wanderers #Saddlers #UTS

West Bromwich Albion boss Jimmy Shan reacts to the 0-0 draw away at Reading #WBA

Birmingham City manager Garry Monk on his side's 3-1 win at Rotherham United #BCFC #KRO

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith on the record-breaking 1-0 win at home to Millwall #AVFC #UTV

The Wolves captain talks to BBC WM following the draw with Brighton.

Garry Monk on the 2-2 draw with Derby County #BCFC #KRO

Jimmy Shan reacts to the 3-2 win against Hull City #WBA

Martin O'Connor on the 1-1 draw with Southend United #Saddlers #UTS

Tim Flowers on the 2-0 win at Bromley #SMFC

Dean Smith on the 2-0 win at Bolton #AVFC #UTV

Warwickshire's first-team coach Jim Troughton says Kent produced higher standards of the basic skills as they beat the Bears by eight wickets in the first Championship match of the season at Edgbaston. He also gives an update on Warwickshire's injury problems and notes the outstanding job done by Gary Barwell to produce such a fine pitch so early in the season.

Conor Coady on the 3-1 defeat to Southampton #WWFC

Dean Smith after the 2-1 win against Bristol City #AVFC #UTV

Martin O'Connor on the 2-1 defeat to Accrington Stanley #Saddlers

Jimmy Shan on the 4-1 win against Preston #WBA

Garry Monk on the 1-1 draw with Ipswich #BCFC #KRO

Birmingham City manager Garry Monk tells BBC WM his team were deserving of a point after their 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Sheffield United at St Andrew's.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith praises "magnificent" second-half performance as his team come from behind, despite being a man short, to win at Rotherham.

Jimmy Shan after the 3-2 defeat to Bristol City #WBA

Jimmy Shan on the 2-0 defeat to Millwall #WBA

Dean Smith on the 3-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday #AVFC #UTV

Garry Monk on the 1-0 win against Leeds United #BCFC #KRO

Wolves defender Ryan Bennett tells BBC WM he appreciates how important a moment in his career it is to be so close to winning one of football's great competitions - and how much it means to the Wolverhampton public to see the team in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.

Conor Coady on the 2-1 win against Manchester United #WWFC

Matt Doherty after the 2-0 defeat to Burnley #WWFC

Gary Whild on the 2-2 draw with Dover Athletic #SMFC

Dean Keates on the 3-1 defeat at Doncaster Rovers #Saddlers #UTS

Dean Smith after the 2-1 win against Blackburn #AVFC #UTV

The Blues boss talks to BBC WM following defeat at The Hawthorns.

The WBA caretaker manager spoke to BBC WM after victory over Blues.

@WBA #Baggies First Team Coach @jimmy_shan78 ahead of the derby with @BCFC #BCFC on Friday night.

LISTEN: Solihull Moors Manager Tim Flowers reacts to their 2-0 loss at FC Halifax. #SMFC

LISTEN: #Saddlers manager Dean Keates reacts to their 1-0 loss at home to Barnsley #UTS

@KyleEdwardo talks about scoring the winner on his full League debut for @WBA #Baggies #WBA

LISTEN: #Wolves Raul Jimenez reacts to their 2-1 win at home to Manchester United in the Quarter Final of the Emirate FA Cup #Wolves #WWFC

Jimmy Shan on the 1-0 win at Brentford #WBA

Dean Keates reacts to the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland #Saddlers #UTS

Garry Monk on the 1-0 defeat at Preston #BCFC #KRO

Dean Smith after the 3-0 win against Middlesbrough #AVFC #UTV

Wolves' Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker talks in-depth to BBC WM in advance of the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on Saturday - about why he moved to Wolves, how hard it was being out of the team for the first half of the season, and why the squad work so well together. Hear Wolves v Manchester United live on BBC WM on Saturday night.