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Paula has a ‘good feeling’

Paula Radcliffe

Despite all her injury woes, Paula Radcliffe said she had “a good feeling” about her chances in thr 2008 Olympic Games which were opening today. Listen to our interview.

Potential for the podium

Zoe Cooper dreams of illuminating the nation as a key member of Great Britain’s 2012 Olympic squad.

The Olympics get under way in Beijing today - but for many young Shropshire hopefuls, it’s the 2012 London games that really matter.

Sir Steve backs the team of 2008

Sir Steve Redgrave

Sir Steve Redgrave has given his backing to the current Olympic rowing team on the eve of the 2008 games. Listen to him being interviewed.

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Festival 2008

Town steer clear of injury worries

Boss Paul Simpson has hailed one of the best pre-seasons of his career as a fully-fit Shrewsbury Town gear up for the League Two campaign.

Excited Carter is happy at title odds

Chairman Lee Carter today cranked up the excitement for the start of AFC Telford United’s Blue Square North campaign, declaring: “For the first time ever, we feel like favourites.”

McCarthy confident of Sylvan strength

Mick McCarthy today kicked off the countdown to Wolves’ curtain-raiser at Plymouth by insisting any abuse coming Sylvan Ebanks-Blake’s way “won’t bother him a jot”.

Beth Tweddle on Olympic preparations

Listen to Shropshire-trained Beth Tweddle as she talks about her preparations for the Olympics in Beijing where she will be taking part in the women’s gymnastics.

Marsh quits as Meadow manager

Bridgnorth Town’s preparations for the new football season were thrown out of kilter today with the shock resignation of manager Julian Marsh.

Bucks’ pre-season highlights

AFC Telford United’s pre-season programme has featured a wide variety of teams - from former European champions to teams that play in the Midland Alliance.

Simpson shrugs off favourites tag

Boss Paul Simpson has shrugged off the pressure of seeing Shrewsbury Town named the bookies’ League Two favourites, but insisted: “We’re desperate to prove them right.”

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