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Merrick Will on edgy Birmingham County Cup win and what Wolves Women MUST do differently to defeat bitter rivals West Brom

Merrick Will says Wolves Women must be more ruthless in front of goal against West Bromwich Albion following their shaky 1-0 win over 10-player Sutton Coldfield at the Central Ground on Sunday. Dan McNamara’s side had 44 shots in the Birmingham County Cup tie and hit the woodwork five times, as they needed an Anna […]

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‘Not good enough’ – Dan McNamara’s brutal verdict after Wolves Women KO Sutton in Birmingham County Cup

Wolves Women manager Dan McNamara slammed his side’s display in their 1-0 victory over 10-player Sutton Coldfield in the first round of the Birmingham County Cup on Sunday. The Old Gold recorded a staggering 44 shots on goal and struck the woodwork five times against the Royals, but could only manage a narrow victory against […]

Commonwealth Games

“London 2012 was a big boost to the country. I think this will be the same” – Commonwealth Games volunteer-applicant on Birmingham 2022

Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant Chris Dunn-Veale believes that next year’s Commonwealth Games can have a similar impact on the country as the London 2012 Olympics. The games start on July 28 and Dunn-Veale – one of 25,000 applicants – will find out if he’ll be part of the ‘Commonwealth Collective’ in January. The man from Salisbury […]

Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant hopeful that Commonwealth Games will be a family affair

Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant Chris Dunn-Veale is hopeful that next year’s Commonwealth Games will be a family affair. After being involved in the opening ceremony in Weymouth for the 2012 Olympics, Dunn-Veale is keen to play his part in Birmingham. The man from Salisbury – who applied for a volunteering role in September 2020 – is […]

Commonwealth Games Diving Sport

“We’re working closely with local trusts within the community to keep the programme going post Birmingham 2022” – Sarah Barrow on wanting to make the West Midlands Diving Programme A Success And Thoughts On Funding For The Games

Diving has been one of the many sports that has had its place at the Commonwealth Games since the event’s inception in 1930 and the West Midlands Diving Programme is a project two-time European Championship Gold medallist in diving Sarah Barrow wants to be a real success both in the build up and beyond the […]

Commonwealth Games

“Just being part of the process has been amazing” – Chris Dunn-Veale on volunteering for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Chris Dunn-Veale has revealed that “just being part of the process has been amazing” as he hopes to be involved at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as a volunteer. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, Dunn-Veale said: “Just being part of the process to where I’ve got now has been amazing. It was so well-ran […]

Commonwealth Games Diving Sport

Retired Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow on being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer and preparing facilities across the region

Former Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow has revealed her excitement at being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer in preparation for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July 2022. Speaking to Park Life Sport, Barrow, who was a two-time Gold medallist at the European Championships in 2012 and 2014, explained what her job as Development Officer entails: […]