MidlandsFootball.co.uk Your source for footy in the Midlands! Derby, Forest, Wolves, Villa, etc…

Aston Villa will aim to buck a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats when they host Southampton at Villa Park.

Johnny Russell feels Derby County have what it takes to catch Burnley, starting with their next game against Doncaster.

Birmingham City Ladies manager David Parker admits his side have a "mountain to climb" if they are to overcome Tyreso FF when the sides meet in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final this weekend.

Shaun Derry says his experience of fighting relegation as a player can help him lead Notts County to safety.

Paul Lambert insists he wants to stay on at Aston Villa and is targeting summer signings to fire the club up the Premier League.

Chris Cohen believes he, and every other member of the Nottingham Forest squad, must prove themselves to incoming boss Stuart Pearce.

Bakary Sako has hinted that he will still be a Wolverhampton Wanderers player next season, with it his intention to honour his contract.

Matty James found it 'difficult' to turn down a new deal at Manchester United, but has seen that decision justified at Leicester City.

Paul Lambert has refused to discuss the situation surrounding backroom duo Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa following the pair's suspension pending an internal investigation.

Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood says the players' focus is on their next game against Southampton, despite the problems at the club.

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner has issued a bullish statement in reaction to the suspension of two of his coaching staff, stressing the importance of "loyalty and commitment" to the club's cause.

Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan has stepped up his comeback from injury by playing 45 minutes for the Under-21s.

Kenny Jackett is not expecting to welcome many of those currently out on loan back into his ranks at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Nottingham Forest caretaker boss Gary Brazil says that Matt Derbyshire is doing the right things to earn a new deal at the club.

Nottingham Forest have offered highly-rated striker James Demetriou a new deal, Sky Sports understands.

Nigel Pearson was content with a point after Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

Reading moved back into the Championship play-off spots on Monday night with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against already-promoted Leicester City at The Madejski Stadium.

Derby head coach Steve McClaren has not totally given up on chasing down Burnley for the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship.

Youth-team players Brad McGowan and Harry Andrews have been offered professional contracts by Notts County.

Caretaker boss Gary Brazil concedes it is 'very hard' for Nottingham Forest to make the Championship play-offs - and wants the players to restore some pride at the very least.

Chesterfield have extended Daniel Kearns' loan from Peterborough until the end of the season.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett believes his promotion-winning squad is capable of reaching the Premier League and has tipped them to mount a major offensive on the Championship next season.

Liam Ridgewell believes a recent dressing room row has helped to rally West Brom's players in the battle for Premier League survival.

West Brom have taken action against Saido Berahino after the striker was videoed inhaling nitrous oxide in his car after Albion's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United last month.

Steven Reid admits his teammates were disappointed not to hold on for victory against Tottenham on Saturday but feels the draw against Tim Sherwood's men could be an important point gained by his side.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has urged his side to be professional and finish what they started by winning the Sky Bet Championship, beginning with victory at Reading on Monday night.

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has called on his side to maintain their form for the final games in order to clinch the League One title

Steven Pressley was at a loss to explain how Coventry left London Road empty-handed after seeing them lose 1-0 to Peterborough.

Gary Rowett believes Burton's problems began before the game even started as they lost 1-0 at Northampton.

Paul Cook saluted his Chesterfield players as they homed in on automatic promotion following a 2-1 win at Hartlepool.

Dean Smith conceded Walsall's play-off hopes had gone after they lost 1-0 to Bristol City despite dominating at the Banks's Stadium.

Shaun Derry said Notts County's 4-2 comeback win over Port Vale could be a defining moment in his side's quest to avoid relegation.

A solitary goal from John Marquis earned relegation-threatened Northampton three precious points in their 1-0 win over Burton.

West Brom boss Pepe Mel was downbeat after watching his side squander a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at The Hawthorns.

Hartlepool suffered a fifth consecutive defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by promotion-chasing Chesterfield at Victoria Park.

Danny Guthrie is Reading's latest injury worry ahead of Monday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Leicester at the Madejski Stadium.

Paul Lambert has denied Charles N'Zogbia is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, instead praising the work the winger is putting in to try and get fit.

Jamie Ward is set to return to the Derby squad for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield at the iPro Stadium.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Notts County and Port Vale at Meadow Lane.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has praised opposite number Tony Pulis ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Charlie Austin could return to the QPR starting line-up in Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Nottingham Forest at Loftus Road

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Walsall and Bristol City at Bescot Stadium.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Peterborough United and Coventry City at London Road.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Crewe Alexandra and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Alexandra Stadium.

Two sides in contrasting form at present will meet at Selhurst Park when Crystal Palace play host to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to undergo an operation on his injured Achilles tendon ahead of the weekend.

Nigel Pearson says Leicester are already "well down the line" with plans to improve their squad after sealing promotion to the Premier League.

Bolton Wanderers are confident Josh Vela will be returned to them a better player for having spent time on loan at Notts County.

Mason Bennett is confident Chesterfield will go on to win promotion from League Two this season and he hopes they go up as champions.

Mason Bennett believes he has a part to play in Derby's Sky Bet Championship promotion challenge following his return from a loan spell at Chesterfield.

Gary Taylor-Fletcher hopes he has done enough to earn a new deal at Leicester City - taking him back to the Premier League.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has hailed the form of Nathan Baker despite his defence shipping 10 goals in their last three games.

Tuesday night’s match with Brighton was supposed to be a celebration for Leicester - but instead it was disappointing to say the least.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says Andreas Weimann needs to be given time after failing to hit the goalscoring highs of last year.

Chesterfield have recalled Sam Togwell from his loan at Wycombe, while on-loan striker Mason Bennett has returned to parent club Derby.

Joe Bennett insists there is 'much, much more' to come as he seeks to establish himself as the regular left-back in Aston Villa's side.

Celtic youngsters Dylan McGeouch and Jackson Irvine hope they have got futures with the club when they return to Parkhead in the summer.

Toulouse full-back Serge Aurier has told Foot Mercato that he would not be able to reject a move to Arsenal after outlining a desire to play in the Premier League.

Stuart Gray was left frustrated as he saw his Sheffield Wednesday side throw away a two-goal lead as they drew 3-3 at 10-man Nottingham Forest.

Blackpool caretaker boss Barry Ferguson remains confident his side are good enough to avoid relegation despite their miserable form continuing with a 3-1 defeat to Derby.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson described his side's performance in the 4-1 defeat by Brighton at the King Power Stadium as "very poor, lacklustre and disappointing."

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has banned all talk of the play-offs despite watching his nine-man team emerge as 3-1 victors from a "crazy game" with Birmingham at the Riverside Stadium.

Jamie Paterson rescued a point for 10-man Nottingham Forest as they fought back from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and wreck Stuart Gray's return to the City Ground.

Middlesbrough could still gatecrash the Sky Bet Championship play-off places after nine men claimed a 3-1 victory over Birmingham at the Riverside Stadium.

An inspired display from Craig Bryson helped Derby strengthen their grip on a Championship play-off place with a 3-1 victory over struggling Blackpool.