birminghammail--2020-09-08--Villa and Leeds fans react to Southgate's Grealish and Phillips decision

Gareth Southgate has named his England team for the UEFA Nations League against Denmark .
The Three Lions play their second game of the tournament after scraping past Iceland on Saturday .
A stoppage-time penalty from Raheem Sterling was enough to give England all three points after Iceland missed a penalty of their own just a few minutes later .
Villa fans were left disappointed with Jack Grealish being an unused substitute for the game after getting his first call up under Gareth Southgate .
However , the Villa man will have to wait a bit longer to make his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again named on the bench .
The England manager has instead opted for a midfield of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips , who will be making his international debut .
But that decision has not gone down well with Villa fans , who have taken to social media to give their angry reaction .
Leeds fans have also been giving their reaction , and they have had something slightly different to say .
@ Stephenjoyce1 : As a villa fan it was clear as day Grealish was picked when rashford was injured just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fans of southgates back.. southgate clearly has no interest in using Grealish.. @ JaVilla_ : What a truly terrible line up that is 3 defensive mids or a back 3 with 2 DMs .
Pickford in goal again instead of Pope or Henderson .
Trippier at LB And y'all know my thoughts on Grealish I expect Phillips will impress those who ent seen him yet In our daily Aston Villa bulletin , we 'll be bringing you the latest breaking news , transfer features and comment pieces , as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you sign up ?
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Gareth Southgate has named his England team for the UEFA Nations League against Denmark.
The Three Lions play their second game of the tournament after scraping past Iceland on Saturday.
A stoppage-time penalty from Raheem Sterling was enough to give England all three points after Iceland missed a penalty of their own just a few minutes later.
Villa fans were left disappointed with Jack Grealish being an unused substitute for the game after getting his first call up under Gareth Southgate.
However, the Villa man will have to wait a bit longer to make his international debut, with the midfielder being again named on the bench.
The England manager has instead opted for a midfield of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips, who will be making his international debut.
But that decision has not gone down well with Villa fans, who have taken to social media to give their angry reaction.
Leeds fans have also been giving their reaction, and they have had something slightly different to say.
@LUFCNewbzz:Phillips>grealish
@Stephenjoyce1: As a villa fan it was clear as day Grealish was picked when rashford was injured just as an excuse to keep the media and fans of southgates back.. southgate clearly has no interest in using Grealish..
@JaVilla_ :What a truly terrible line up that is
3 defensive mids or a back 3 with 2 DMs. Pickford in goal again instead of Pope or Henderson. Trippier at LB
And y'all know my thoughts on Grealish
I expect Phillips will impress those who ent seen him yet
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@Jravfc: Phillips doesn’t deserve to play hasn’t played a game in the prem and starts for England hmmm
@Paul71034651 : Can someone tell me why kelvin Philips has got a place in the England team and hasn't played in the prem but our man grealish works his socks off in the Premier and can't get a game
@snoff37: Imagine starting Dier, Phillips, and Rice in the midfield after just beating Iceland 1-0 off a pen. Get a grip Gareth. Grealish HAS to be in
@Stanny1987 : Phillips starts!! Should of tried a Grealish/Phillips combo in the middle


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Tottenham fans fume as Aston Villa close in on Ollie Watkins

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to Ollie Watkins ' impending arrival at Aston Villa .
The Brentford forward is set to move to Villa Park for a record fee of around £28 million , with the BBC reporting that Thomas Frank 's side would be due another £5m in add-ons if various clauses are triggered .
Watkins had been heavily linked with a move to Villa with Dean Smith keen on reuniting with the striker he worked at during his time at Brentford .
Spurs had been credited with an interest in Watkins over the weekend , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on signing the former Exeter City man .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for Ollie Watkins updates The former Brentford hotshot takes the mantle from Wesley Moraes , and big things are expected of the winger/striker at Villa Park .
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In our Fantasy League , you could win £250 , a new replica 20/21 football shirt of your choice , and the inaugural RFFL winner ’ s trophy and certificate .
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Now it appears that Smith and Watkins are going to be reunited after a fine campaign in the Championship for the latter , the 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham fans were hopeful that Watkins would be heading to North London but now it appears he is coming to the Midlands instead .
And the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful are not impressed .
`` Tottenham one-in , one-out as ( we 're ) skint , '' one fan said .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Another fan added : `` On reflection , this is appalling . ''
`` If we fail to get him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third supporter said .
Another said : `` I 'm gutted about this one .
I 'm dreading Troy Deeney on deadline day already . ''
`` We 'll regret not picking him up at this price , '' said a fifth fan .

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Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to Ollie Watkins' impending arrival at Aston Villa.
The Brentford forward is set to move to Villa Park for a record fee of around £28 million, with the BBC reporting that Thomas Frank's side would be due another £5m in add-ons if various clauses are triggered.
Watkins had been heavily linked with a move to Villa with Dean Smith keen on reuniting with the striker he worked at during his time at Brentford.
Spurs had been credited with an interest in Watkins over the weekend, with the Mirror reporting that Jose Mourinho was keen on signing the former Exeter City man.
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Now it appears that Smith and Watkins are going to be reunited after a fine campaign in the Championship for the latter, the 24 year-old scoring 26 goals in 2019-20.
Tottenham fans were hopeful that Watkins would be heading to North London but now it appears he is coming to the Midlands instead.
And the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful are not impressed.
"Tottenham one-in, one-out as (we're) skint," one fan said.
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Another fan added: "On reflection, this is appalling."
"If we fail to get him, I'll be gutted,"a third supporter said.
Another said: "I'm gutted about this one. I'm dreading Troy Deeney on deadline day already."
"We'll regret not picking him up at this price," said a fifth fan.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Euromillions results live: Winning number for Tuesday, September 8

During a time when many of us are struggling for money during a recession , winning the lottery could be a real lifesaver .
And with that amount of money , it will probably change your life forever .
Every week , people 's lives are changed dramatically by winning millions of pounds thanks to the National Lottery - and tonight could be your chance .
The Euromillions means you could win so much money , you wo n't need to worry about cash for the rest of your life .
Imagine the things that you could buy with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world or a fancy new car to show off to your friends and family .
Well tonight 's jackpot is a staggering £23million - and you could win some of that amazing amount of dosh .
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket .
It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one , you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million .
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8.45pm .
We 're covering this event live so we will let you know the winning numbers when they are drawn .

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During a time when many of us are struggling for money during a recession, winning the lottery could be a real lifesaver.
And with that amount of money, it will probably change your life forever.
Every week, people's lives are changed dramatically by winning millions of pounds thanks to the National Lottery - and tonight could be your chance.
The Euromillions means you could win so much money, you won't need to worry about cash for the rest of your life.
Imagine the things that you could buy with it - a new home, a holiday around the world or a fancy new car to show off to your friends and family.
Well tonight's jackpot is a staggering £23million - and you could win some of that amazing amount of dosh.
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket. It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one, you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million.
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket and the draw will take place at 8.45pm.
We're covering this event live so we will let you know the winning numbers when they are drawn.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Coronavirus testing centre set up in car park opposite school

A huge coronavirus testing centre has been set up in a car park opposite a Birmingham school .
An L-shaped section of the South Parade city council car park , opposite Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield , has been cordoned off and a huge marquee put in place for Covid-19 testing .
Plantsbrook School confirmed the move and emailed parents and said : “ The car park opposite school is now partially out of service and there are limited spaces available .
“ This is due to the construction of a temporary NHS Covid-19 testing centre .
Please be reminded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school site .
Thank you.
” The move comes as Covid-19 positives rocket in Birmingham to 62.4 per 100,000 people , the third highest in the country behind Bolton and Bradford .
Sutton Trinity city and town councillor , David Pears , said he had not been told about the new test site but was aware Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward was looking to put a Covid testing centre in Trinity ward .
The Trinity councillor had wanted a coronavirus testing centre at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall , which has handled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as an ‘ income earner ’ – but there is not the capacity for a drive-through centre on that site .
Cllr Pears said : “ I have not been consulted .
People want to have testing centres on their doorstep “ They want people to be able to get to these by car .
But if we have got a testing centre by a school , will that affect the traffic ?
“ People will be displaced from the car park .
And parents with children at the school may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s concerns .
The lack of information doesn ’ t help people to understand what ’ s happening .
It ’ s appalling .
People will be concerned without having all the information.
” A staff member on site , wearing a Serco , high vis vest , said the testing centre is due to open ‘ on Wednesday ( September 9 ) at 3pm ’ but bookings must be made online on the NHS 's Test and Trace website or by calling : 119 .
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is required for people to pre-book using the NHS website or by calling 119 .
“ This is to ensure correct social distancing is being monitored and that staff can administer tests efficiently and safely.
” BirminghamLive reported Brummies being told to travel 70 miles due to a lack of local testing availability on Monday ( September 7 ) .
Birmingham City Council then said there were two mobile drive-through testing sites which ‘ move location every three to four days ’ as well as a regional drive-through hub now at Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cricket Ground .
A council spokesperson said : “ The council has been working hard with the NHS Test and Trace team to step up additional walk-through sites in the city .
“ There are now three of these live at Villiers St , Lozells , Saltley Wellbeing Centre ; and South Gate Car Park at University of Birmingham [ plus from Wednesday , South Parade in Sutton Coldfield ] .
“ Last week these sites tested over 3,000 citizens and we are working to open three further sites over the next 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked through the national testing website or by ringing 119 . ''
There has been an increase in demand for testing and the NHS Test & Trace booking system switches off when all allocated slots for a day have been taken .

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A huge coronavirus testing centre has been set up in a car park opposite a Birmingham school.
An L-shaped section of the South Parade city council car park, opposite Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield, has been cordoned off and a huge marquee put in place for walk-through Covid-19 testing.
Plantsbrook School confirmed the move and emailed parents and said: “The car park opposite school is now partially out of service and there are limited spaces available.
“This is due to the construction of a temporary NHS Covid-19 testing centre. Please be reminded; there is no parking on the school site. Thank you.”
The move comes as Covid-19 positives rocket in Birmingham to 62.4 per 100,000 people, the third highest in the country behind Bolton and Bradford.
Sutton Trinity city and town councillor, David Pears, said he had not been told about the new test site but was aware Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward was looking to put a Covid testing centre in Trinity ward.
The Trinity councillor had wanted a coronavirus testing centre at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, which has handled people giving blood in the past, and as an ‘income earner’.
Cllr Pears said: “I have not been consulted. People want to have testing centres on their doorstep
“They want people to be able to get to these by car. But if we have got a testing centre by a school, will that affect the traffic?
“People will be displaced from the car park. And parents with children at the school may have concerns.
“I see people’s concerns. The lack of information doesn’t help people to understand what’s happening. It’s appalling. People will be concerned without having all the information.”
Dr Justin Varney Birmingham's Director of Public Health said: "There are no walk-in appointments as this is an appointment only testing site for people who can walk or cycle to the appointment. It will not be offered to people who have cars and is only offered to people within a relative short distance that can be walked i.e 1.5 miles.
"We are clear there is not a significant risk from people walking to appointments, this is outdoors and very low risk and passing someone in the street is not a vector for transmission."
A staff member on site, wearing a Serco, high vis vest, said the testing centre is due to open ‘on Wednesday (September 9) at 3pm’ but bookings must be made online on the NHS's Test and Trace website or by calling: 119.
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “To get a Covid-19 test, it is required for people to pre-book using the NHS website or by calling 119.
“This is to ensure correct social distancing is being monitored and that staff can administer tests efficiently and safely.”
BirminghamLive reported Brummies being told to travel 70 miles due to a lack of local testing availability on Monday (September 7).
Birmingham City Council then said there were two mobile drive-through testing sites which ‘move location every three to four days’ as well as a regional drive-through hub now at Birmingham Airport, having previously been at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
A council spokesperson said: “The council has been working hard with the NHS Test and Trace team to step up additional walk-through sites in the city.
“There are now three of these live at Villiers St, Lozells, Saltley Wellbeing Centre; and South Gate Car Park at University of Birmingham [plus from Wednesday, South Parade in Sutton Coldfield].
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“Last week these sites tested over 3,000 citizens and we are working to open three further sites over the next 10 days.
"The walk-through sites are booked through the national testing website or by ringing 119."
There has been an increase in demand for testing and the NHS Test & Trace booking system switches off when all allocated slots for a day have been taken.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Stolen parking meter dumped by canal

Stolen parking meter dumped by canal

A stolen parking meter was dumped by a canal in Walsall .
The damaged meter had been discarded on a @ @ @ @ @ off Wood Lane in Pelsall .
It was reported anonymously via FixMyStreet - a website @ @ @ @ @ complaints about issues that need attention from their local authority - on Monday morning ( @ @ @ @ @ from Brownhills Police tweeted a picture of the abandoned meter , which appeared to have @ @ @ @ @ pad removed .
An accompanying post said : `` Officers have liaised with @ WalsallCouncil @ @ @ @ @ of this parking meter that had been dumped near horsley coal bridge in Pelsall .
@ @ @ @ @ on a sticker on the side of the meter suggests it was taken from the @ @ @ @ @ car park , which is around four miles away from where it was eventually found @ @ @ @ @ when the meter was taken .

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A stolen parking meter was dumped by a canal in Walsall.
The damaged meter had been discarded on a patch of grassland, just off Wood Lane in Pelsall.
It was reported anonymously via FixMyStreet - a website that lets residents easily lodge complaints about issues that need attention from their local authority - on Monday morning (September 7).
Walsall Council was notified minutes later.
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Officers from Brownhills Police tweeted a picture of the abandoned meter, which appeared to have any cash and the PIN pad removed.
An accompanying post said: "Officers have liaised with @WalsallCouncil @fixmystreet regarding the removal of this parking meter that had been dumped near horsley coal bridge in Pelsall."
The PayByPhone code visible on a sticker on the side of the meter suggests it was taken from the council-owned Green Lane short stay car park, which is around four miles away from where it was eventually found.
It is not known when the meter was taken.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Frederic Guilbert issues blunt response to speculation on his future

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birminghammail--2020-09-08--Wolves skipper Conor Coady set for England debut vs Denmark

Conor Coady is primed to earn his first international cap after Gareth Southgate named him in England 's starting lineup vs Denmark .
The Wolverhampton Wanderers skipper was a late addition to the squad last week , as Harry Maguire was forced to withdraw .
He was part of the England squad that beat Iceland on Saturday , but was given a watching brief , with Eric Dier and Joe Gomez given the nod in a back four .
However , for the second of their Nations League matches , Southgate looks set to switch to a back five , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the heart of England 's defence .
It 's a position he knows well , playing there since Nuno Espirito Santo arrived at the club in the summer of 2017 .
Alongside Coady , will be Gomez and Eric Dier , as he looks to impress on his international bow .
Coady becomes the first Wolves player to play for England since Matt Jarvis was a late substitute back in 2011 and fans across social media have been quick to congratulate the club captain .
“ Do us proud , captain .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
A second posted : “ First decent decision Southgate has made in a while !
Go on Conor lad !
” A third said : “ No one deserves it more .
So proud !
” “ Over the moon , my captain , go and smash it Conor , ” another supported wished .
And a fifth messaged : “ Good luck , Conor !
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We 're all very proud of you .
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Conor Coady is primed to earn his first international cap after Gareth Southgate named him in England's starting lineup vs Denmark.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers skipper was a late addition to the squad last week, as Harry Maguire was forced to withdraw.
He was part of the England squad that beat Iceland on Saturday, but was given a watching brief, with Eric Dier and Joe Gomez given the nod in a back four.
However, for the second of their Nations League matches, Southgate looks set to switch to a back five, with Coady taking up his place in the heart of England's defence.
It's a position he knows well, playing there since Nuno Espirito Santo arrived at the club in the summer of 2017. Alongside Coady, will be Gomez and Eric Dier, as he looks to impress on his international bow.
Coady becomes the first Wolves player to play for England since Matt Jarvis was a late substitute back in 2011 and fans across social media have been quick to congratulate the club captain.
“Do us proud, captain. I know you will,” one fan said.
A second posted: “First decent decision Southgate has made in a while! Go on Conor lad!” A third said: “No one deserves it more. So proud!”
“Over the moon, my captain, go and smash it Conor,” another supported wished.
And a fifth messaged: “Good luck, Conor !! We're all very proud of you.”


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Brentford fans all saying the same thing as Villa win race for Watkins

Brentford fans have reacted with delight at the news that Aston Villa are on the brink of completing a £28m move for Ollie Watkins .
Watkins , who was also on the radar of several other Premier League clubs this season , looks set to become Villa 's most expensive ever player , in a deal that could eventually rise to £33m .
The large price tag has understandably created a stir , although the reaction to the news in West London has largely been positive .
A number of Bees fans accept that losing one of their star performers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the arrival of Ivan Toney , and the large price tag has clearly been seen as a big positive for supporters , many of whom have taken to Twitter to give their thoughts on the move .
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He will keep Villa up .
@ Brynster42 Fantastic deal for the Bees !
Held out for what we wanted which is a bonkers amount for a championship player !
@ MumboDuffy That ’ s a hefty sum and quite a gamble for an unproven Premiership striker .
A great deal for the bees nonetheless .
I was hoping we ’ d involve Jota in a cash/player exchange .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club rediscovering the form he showed previously .
@ craigBFCtillyerThere can ’ t be 1 Brentford fan that getting 28-33 million for Watkins is bad for us .
@ ianwestbrook If it goes through , it 's a great deal for all parties .
Ollie is a tremendous player and with a good season in the Premier League , he may even have a chance of a place in the Euros .
Of course I 'm sorry to see him leave Brentford but wish him all the best for the future .

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Brentford fans have reacted with delight at the news that Aston Villa are on the brink of completing a £28m move for Ollie Watkins.
Watkins, who was also on the radar of several other Premier League clubs this season, looks set to become Villa's most expensive ever player, in a deal that could eventually rise to £33m.
The large price tag has understandably created a stir, although the reaction to the news in West London has largely been positive.
A number of Bees fans accept that losing one of their star performers will be considered a big blow, but the arrival of Ivan Toney, and the large price tag has clearly been seen as a big positive for supporters, many of whom have taken to Twitter to give their thoughts on the move.
Here's how Bees fans have reacted.
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@joshdavis10 Can't complain with the fee. He will keep Villa up.
@Brynster42 Fantastic deal for the Bees! Held out for what we wanted which is a bonkers amount for a championship player!
@MumboDuffy That’s a hefty sum and quite a gamble for an unproven Premiership striker. A great deal for the bees nonetheless. I was hoping we’d involve Jota in a cash/player exchange. Would love to see him back at the club rediscovering the form he showed previously.
@craigBFCtillyerThere can’t be 1 Brentford fan that getting 28-33 million for Watkins is bad for us.
@ianwestbrook If it goes through, it's a great deal for all parties. Ollie is a tremendous player and with a good season in the Premier League, he may even have a chance of a place in the Euros. Of course I'm sorry to see him leave Brentford but wish him all the best for the future.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Club will 'listen to offers' for Birmingham City linked keeper

Queens Park Rangers will consider offers made for goalkeeper Joe Lumley this summer , amid reported interest from Birmingham City .
Lumley , 25 , has a year left on his current deal at Loftus Road and the Hoops are currently considering whether to offer him fresh terms , though reports suggesting they ’ re open to parting with him would deem him surplus to requirements .
He has made 72 appearances for the club and has been , for the most part , the club ’ s first choice keeper for the last two years .
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Blues , meanwhile , are still on the look-out for a new keeper to compete with new signing Andres Prieto .
Having snapped up the free agent , who kept against Tottenham in pre-season and against Cambridge in the EFL Cup last weekend , Blues are pressing on with plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have leaned on promising youngster Zach Jeacock this pre-season , after the club had something of a keeping clear-out this summer ; David Stockdale and Lee Camp were released , as were young stoppers Jake Weaver , Michael Luyambula and Adam Siviter .
Moha Ramos was sent back to parent club Real Madrid and Connal Trueman has since been loaned out to AFC Wimbledon ahead of the commencing of the new season .
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Queens Park Rangers will consider offers made for goalkeeper Joe Lumley this summer, amid reported interest from Birmingham City.
Lumley, 25, has a year left on his current deal at Loftus Road and the Hoops are currently considering whether to offer him fresh terms, though reports suggesting they’re open to parting with him would deem him surplus to requirements.
He has made 72 appearances for the club and has been, for the most part, the club’s first choice keeper for the last two years.
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QPR have Liam Kelly and young Seny Dieng at the club, too, and are mulling over the idea of pressing on into the Championship season with the pair as their first-team options.
Blues, meanwhile, are still on the look-out for a new keeper to compete with new signing Andres Prieto.
Having snapped up the free agent, who kept against Tottenham in pre-season and against Cambridge in the EFL Cup last weekend, Blues are pressing on with plans to recruit another senior stopper.
Blues have leaned on promising youngster Zach Jeacock this pre-season, after the club had something of a keeping clear-out this summer; David Stockdale and Lee Camp were released, as were young stoppers Jake Weaver, Michael Luyambula and Adam Siviter.
Moha Ramos was sent back to parent club Real Madrid and Connal Trueman has since been loaned out to AFC Wimbledon ahead of the commencing of the new season.
Blues have also been linked with Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow and Cardiff City stopper Neil Etheridge as they seek stern competition between the sticks.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Villa squad numbers available to Watkins as striker closes in on transfer

Aston Villa are closing in on their second first-team signing of the summer transfer window as they prepare for the return of the Premier League .
Although Villa fans have a slightly longer wait than the majority due to the opening game against Manchester City being postponed due to City ’ s involvement in the Champions League at the end of last season .
It means that Villa kick off their season a week later when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park .
Villa have already added former Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash during the transfer window as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League finish last season .
And it seems that Dean Smith ’ s team will have a new striker in the squad before the fixture comes around .
Reports suggest that Aston Villa have agreed a fee in the region of £28 million for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins .
The 24-year-old impressed in the Championship last season , netting 25 goals in the competition .
Watkins has already previously played under Smith during the Villa boss ’ s time at Griffin Park .
During his three seasons at Brentford , Watkins has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is taken by Marvelous Nakamba at Villa Park .
So what squad number could Watkins take at the club should he complete a transfer this summer ?
Here are the shirt numbers that are currently free .
No .
2 - A number typically reserved for the right-back , the number two was last worn by Belgian Ritchie De Laet .
No .
4 - The number was last occupied by loanee Danny Drinkwater , and is typically worn by a central midfielder .
No .
5 - Another number that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was last used by central defender James Chester .
No .
13 - The number closest to Watkins ’ current squad number at Brentford , but has generally been used by goalkeepers over the last few seasons .
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16 - The number 16 is free after James Bree left the club this summer .
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26 - The number used by Jonathan Kodjia over the last four seasons .
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29 - Has been left clear with the departure of goalkeeper Pepe Reina .
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31-37 - The majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available to Watkins should he wish to use them .
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Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford.
Watkins has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park, and will link up with his old boss Dean Smith.
The 24-year-old impressed in the Championship last season, netting 25 goals in the competition. Watkins has already previously played under Smith during the Villa boss’s time at Griffin Park.
Although Villa fans have a slightly longer wait than the majority due to the opening game against Manchester City being postponed due to City’s involvement in the Champions League at the end of last season.
It means that Villa kick off their season a week later when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park.
Villa have also added former Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash during the transfer window as the club look to better a 17th place Premier League finish last season.
During his three seasons at Brentford, Watkins has worn the number 11 shirt, but that is taken by Marvelous Nakamba at Villa Park.
So what squad number could Watkins take at the club should he complete a transfer this summer? Here are the shirt numbers that are currently free.
No. 2 - A number typically reserved for the right-back, the number two was last worn by Belgian Ritchie De Laet.
No. 4 - The number was last occupied by loanee Danny Drinkwater, and is typically worn by a central midfielder.
No. 5 - Another number that is not traditionally worn by a striker and was last used by central defender James Chester.
No. 13 - The number closest to Watkins’ current squad number at Brentford, but has generally been used by goalkeepers over the last few seasons.
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No. 16 - The number 16 is free after James Bree left the club this summer.
No. 19 - Was worn by Borja Baston last season, who has since joined Spanish side CD Leganes.
No. 26 - The number used by Jonathan Kodjia over the last four seasons.
No. 29 - Has been left clear with the departure of goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
No. 31-37 - The majority of numbers up in the 30s will be available to Watkins should he wish to use them.
No. 41 + - Almost all numbers from 41 upwards will also be available to the striker, apart from the number 99 should Scott Hogan stay at the club beyond the summer.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Brummies under age of 40 urgently warned as coronavirus cases soar

Mayor Andy Street has urged Brummies to `` think of your grandparents '' as the city attempts to stave off a lockdown .
Coronavirus infections in the city have skyrocketed , with the Covid-19 rate now 62 cases per 100,000 people .
That is an eye-watering rise from 28 cases per 100k this time last week - but contrary to popular belief , the issue is not just with pubs or restaurants , but is in fact down to socialising indoors .
West Midlands mayor Mr Street said further restrictions were now `` very , very likely '' , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 also causing concern .
Speaking to the PA news agency on Tuesday , Mr Street said the rise in cases was `` in the context of a deteriorating national position , as well '' .
He said the increases `` look to be as a result of socialising and household contact '' , with cases `` very much concentrated in the younger age groups , so the under-40s '' .
Mr Street added : `` The critical message is everybody has a responsibility to follow the guidance .
`` If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will of course be subject to very stringent restrictions preventing people enjoying the things they 've been looking forward to .
`` Secondly , we will see this ( virus ) move into more vulnerable groups . ''
He added : `` Thus far it ( the virus ) has concentrated in the younger age groups , that 's why we 're not seeing that much increase in hospitalisations and , God forbid , deaths .
`` But if we do n't stop this it will translate into these older age groups and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our hands . ''
Mr Street : `` If premises are doing what they should be doing and individuals are also following the rules , we should be able to live within the current guidelines .
`` But it is very clear that is not happening , sufficiently well . ''
He added the problem was not just with pubs , bars and restaurants but also people socialising in other people 's homes , saying `` private settings are an important part of this '' .
`` The younger population have got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents and grandparents . ''

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Mayor Andy Street has urged Brummies to "think of your grandparents" as the city attempts to stave off a lockdown.
Coronavirus infections in the city have skyrocketed, with the Covid-19 rate now 62 cases per 100,000 people.
That is an eye-watering rise from 28 cases per 100k this time last week - but contrary to popular belief, the issue is not just with pubs or restaurants, but is in fact down to socialising indoors.
West Midlands mayor Mr Street said further restrictions were now "very, very likely", with Solihull's rate of over 40 cases per 100,000 also causing concern.
Speaking to the PA news agency on Tuesday, Mr Street said the rise in cases was "in the context of a deteriorating national position, as well".
He said the increases "look to be as a result of socialising and household contact", with cases "very much concentrated in the younger age groups, so the under-40s".
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Mr Street added: "The critical message is everybody has a responsibility to follow the guidance.
"If they do not follow the guidance, we will of course be subject to very stringent restrictions preventing people enjoying the things they've been looking forward to.
"Secondly, we will see this (virus) move into more vulnerable groups."
He added: "Thus far it (the virus) has concentrated in the younger age groups, that's why we're not seeing that much increase in hospitalisations and, God forbid, deaths.
"But if we don't stop this it will translate into these older age groups and we will have a very serious situation on our hands."
Mr Street: "If premises are doing what they should be doing and individuals are also following the rules, we should be able to live within the current guidelines.
"But it is very clear that is not happening, sufficiently well."
He added the problem was not just with pubs, bars and restaurants but also people socialising in other people's homes, saying "private settings are an important part of this".
"The younger population have got to take responsibility, think about their parents and grandparents."


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Uber is making a change to every single one of its Birmingham taxis

All Uber cars in UK cities will be electric within the next decade , the ride hailing app firm has announced .
This is part of a pledge covering the company 's operations in Europe , the US and Canada .
Last year , it committed that all its cars in London will be electric by 2025 .
Uber operates in 19 cities and regions across the UK , including Belfast , Cardiff , Glasgow , Leeds , the North East and the south coast .
Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said : `` Uber is committing to become a fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of rides taking place in zero-emission vehicles , on public transit or with micromobility .
`` We 're also setting an earlier goal to have 100 % of rides take place in electric vehicles in US , Canadian and European cities by 2030 . ''
Mr Khosrowshahi said the coronavirus pandemic has given people `` a glimpse of what life could be like with less traffic and cleaner air '' , but warned that `` carbon emissions will return to normal soon '' .
He went on : `` Instead of going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking this moment as an opportunity to reduce our environmental impact .
`` It 's our responsibility as the largest mobility platform in the world to more aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change .
We want to do our part to build back better and drive a green recovery in our cities . ''
In the UK , Uber has formed a new partnership with electric vehicle chargepoint provider BP Chargemaster .
This will make it `` easier and more affordable '' for its drivers to charge electric vehicles in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grant Shapps said : `` Today 's announcement will not only benefit Uber drivers and in turn the many thousands of people who use their services every day , it will also improve the quality of air that we all breathe . ''

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All Uber cars in UK cities will be electric within the next decade, the ride hailing app firm has announced.
This is part of a pledge covering the company's operations in Europe, the US and Canada.
Last year, it committed that all its cars in London will be electric by 2025.
Uber operates in 19 cities and regions across the UK, including Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, the North East and the south coast.
Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said: "Uber is committing to become a fully zero-emission platform by 2040, with 100% of rides taking place in zero-emission vehicles, on public transit or with micromobility.
"We're also setting an earlier goal to have 100% of rides take place in electric vehicles in US, Canadian and European cities by 2030."
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Mr Khosrowshahi said the coronavirus pandemic has given people "a glimpse of what life could be like with less traffic and cleaner air", but warned that "carbon emissions will return to normal soon".
He went on: "Instead of going back to business as usual, Uber is taking this moment as an opportunity to reduce our environmental impact.
"It's our responsibility as the largest mobility platform in the world to more aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change. We want to do our part to build back better and drive a green recovery in our cities."
In the UK, Uber has formed a new partnership with electric vehicle chargepoint provider BP Chargemaster.
This will make it "easier and more affordable" for its drivers to charge electric vehicles in London, according to Uber.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Today's announcement will not only benefit Uber drivers and in turn the many thousands of people who use their services every day, it will also improve the quality of air that we all breathe."


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Teacher accused of sex with boy, 15, says he 'pestered her constantly'

A teaching assistant accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student claims the boy pestered her constantly after she gave him her number so he could discuss a personal problem .
Kandice Barber , 35 , is on trial for allegedly having sex with the teenager in a field and sending topless pictures of herself to him on Snapchat between September and October 2018 .
The student claimed the mother-of-three had told him he had a bigger penis than her husband and that she was pregnant with his child .
But the defendant said she had given the complainant her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about an issue he was having with another student at the Princes Risborough School in Buckinghamshire .
Barber was a cover supervisor and , like all staff , was not supposed to contact students outside school without the head 's permission , Aylesbury Crown Court heard .
`` It is something I am incredibly embarrassed about , I know it was the wrong thing to do but I had good intentions in doing it , '' she said .
She continued : `` There was always something he needed to speak to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare as well . ''
Barber said she would often receive messages from the student on Snapchat saying `` call me , call me '' .
`` If I could I would try and call , if not I would say ' I 'm busy ' , '' she said .
She added : `` It became a lot more persistent and I was quite concerned , concerned because I should n't have had that contact in the first place . ''
Barber said she had tried to tell the boy she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he needed to talk to her at school if he had a problem he wanted to discuss .
In November 2018 Barber was off school for two weeks after suffering an ectopic pregnancy .
She denied ever telling the complainant the baby could be his , but said the fact she had lost a baby was well known around the school .
The jury heard that the complainant initially denied the affair when rumours of his alleged relationship with Barber were put to him by the headteacher in January 2019 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was spoken to again in March last year after topless pictures of Barber circulated around the school .
When asked how the naked photos of herself had been leaked , Barber said the `` My Eyes Only '' folder in her Snapchat had been hacked .
After being spoken to by the headteacher , Barber sent a message to the complainant saying : `` Promise me you will delete everything - do n't want to get in any trouble . ''
When she refused to have any further contact with him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading : `` Watch what 's going to happen , you 're going to lose your job , you 're going to lose your family . ''
Barber , of Wendover , denies three counts of causing or inciting a child aged under 16 to engage in a sexual act and one count of sexual communication with a child .
She further denies one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activities while in a position of trust , and one count of causing a child to watch a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position of trust .

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A teaching assistant accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student claims the boy pestered her constantly after she gave him her number so he could discuss a personal problem.
Kandice Barber, 35, is on trial for allegedly having sex with the teenager in a field and sending topless pictures of herself to him on Snapchat between September and October 2018.
The student claimed the mother-of-three had told him he had a bigger penis than her husband and that she was pregnant with his child.
But the defendant said she had given the complainant her number so he could talk to her about an issue he was having with another student at the Princes Risborough School in Buckinghamshire.
Barber was a cover supervisor and, like all staff, was not supposed to contact students outside school without the head's permission, Aylesbury Crown Court heard.
"It is something I am incredibly embarrassed about, I know it was the wrong thing to do but I had good intentions in doing it," she said.
She continued: "There was always something he needed to speak to me about - I was checking his general welfare as well."
Barber said she would often receive messages from the student on Snapchat saying "call me, call me".
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"If I could I would try and call, if not I would say 'I'm busy'," she said.
She added: "It became a lot more persistent and I was quite concerned, concerned because I shouldn't have had that contact in the first place."
Barber said she had tried to tell the boy she was uncomfortable with the phone calls, and that he needed to talk to her at school if he had a problem he wanted to discuss.
In November 2018 Barber was off school for two weeks after suffering an ectopic pregnancy.
She denied ever telling the complainant the baby could be his, but said the fact she had lost a baby was well known around the school.
The jury heard that the complainant initially denied the affair when rumours of his alleged relationship with Barber were put to him by the headteacher in January 2019.
The boy later accepted the alleged affair when he was spoken to again in March last year after topless pictures of Barber circulated around the school.
When asked how the naked photos of herself had been leaked, Barber said the "My Eyes Only" folder in her Snapchat had been hacked.
(Image: PA)
After being spoken to by the headteacher, Barber sent a message to the complainant saying: "Promise me you will delete everything - don't want to get in any trouble."
When she refused to have any further contact with him, she claims he sent her a message reading: "Watch what's going to happen, you're going to lose your job, you're going to lose your family."
Barber, of Wendover, denies three counts of causing or inciting a child aged under 16 to engage in a sexual act and one count of sexual communication with a child.
She further denies one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activities while in a position of trust, and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act by a person in a position of trust.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Aston Villa vs Sheffield United selected for live free-to-air broadcast

Aston Villa fans will be able to catch their club 's first two matches of the season live on television .
The Premier League have announced plans for every top flight game in September to be broadcast because of the restrictions on fans going to matches as a result of precautions taken because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Villa 's match against Manchester City this weekend has been re-arranged because of Pep Guardiola 's side 's involvement in the latter stages of the Champions League last season so Dean Smith 's side do not play this weekend , when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead they will get their 2020-21 Premier League campaign underway against Sheffield United and that match has been confirmed as kicking off at 6pm on Monday , September 21 .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here It has been pushed back by 24 hours from the Sunday afternoon to allow for Newcastle United vs Brighton and Hove Albion to be played at 2pm on the Sunday .
Fortunately for Villa fans it will be free-to-air on TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freeview on channel 11 .
Villa are in action six days before , when they travel to Burton Albion for a second round Carabao Cup game on Tuesday .
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The Premier League have announced plans for every top flight game in September to be broadcast because of the restrictions on fans going to matches as a result of precautions taken because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Villa's match against Manchester City this weekend has been re-arranged because of Pep Guardiola's side's involvement in the latter stages of the Champions League last season so Dean Smith 's side do not play this weekend, when the rest of the Premier League kicks off.
Instead they will get their 2020-21 Premier League campaign underway against Sheffield United and that match has been confirmed as kicking off at 6pm on Monday, September 21.
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It has been pushed back by 24 hours from the Sunday afternoon to allow for Newcastle United vs Brighton and Hove Albion to be played at 2pm on the Sunday.
Fortunately for Villa fans it will be free-to-air on TV channel Pick, which is available on Freeview on channel 11.
Villa are in action six days before, when they travel to Burton Albion for a second round Carabao Cup game on Tuesday.
Because matches are being played behind closed-doors until October at the earliest, the Premier League has been put under pressure to allow games to be made available to watch legally on television through September
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Now the League have made the decision to televise them all, just like they did with Project Restart.
The 2020-21 Premier League season kicks off on Saturday, with Fulham hosting Arsenal at Craven Cottage at 12.30pm and that game is live on BT Sport.
The Premier League have said they will announce broadcast details for the final ten games in September soon.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Detectives given more time to question suspect over Birmingham stabbings

Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre on Sunday .
Detectives were granted more time to question the 27-year-old who was detained at a house in Nately Grove , Selly Oak , in the early hours of Monday - September 7 .
His arrest came a little over 24 hours after the stabbings that left one man dead and seven others injured - two critically .
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody .
A warrant of further detention was granted by magistrates this afternoon , giving detectives a further 36 hours to question him .
Birmingham Police Commander , Chief Superintendent Steve Graham , said : `` Our enquiries into these awful crimes continue .
We still need to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened and who ’ ve not yet spoken to us , or anyone who may have video footage or photos of the incidents or the attacker .
`` Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Jacob Billington ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims of this senseless attack who we wish a speedy recovery .
`` We are determined to get justice for Jacob and everyone else who has been impacted by these terrible acts . ''
Jacob Billington was just 23 when he was stabbed in Irving Street while enjoying a night out with school friends from Liverpool .
A post mortem was carried out yesterday confirming Jacob died of a single stab wound .
A tribute we issued on behalf of Jacob ’ s family read : “ Jacob was the light of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his loss .
“ He was a funny , caring and wonderful person who was loved by every single person he met .
He lit up every room with his boundless energy and witty humour and the loss of such a special person will be felt by all who knew him for years to come.
” A 23-year-old man , who was seriously injured in Irving Street , remains in hospital in a critical condition .
While , a 22-year-old woman , attacked in Hurst Street , remains in a critical but stable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday morning from an address in Selly Oak on suspicion of assisting an offender have all been released pending investigation .
A number of cordons were in place in the city centre following the attacks , these have all now been lifted .
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Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre on Sunday.
Detectives were granted more time to question the 27-year-old who was detained at a house in Nately Grove, Selly Oak, in the early hours of Monday - September 7.
His arrest came a little over 24 hours after the stabbings that left one man dead and seven others injured - two critically.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder and taken into police custody. A warrant of further detention was granted by magistrates this afternoon, giving detectives a further 36 hours to question him.
Birmingham Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, said: "Our enquiries into these awful crimes continue. We still need to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened and who’ve not yet spoken to us, or anyone who may have video footage or photos of the incidents or the attacker.
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"Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Jacob Billington’s family and friends, plus the other victims of this senseless attack who we wish a speedy recovery.
"We are determined to get justice for Jacob and everyone else who has been impacted by these terrible acts."
Jacob Billington was just 23 when he was stabbed in Irving Street while enjoying a night out with school friends from Liverpool. A post mortem was carried out yesterday confirming Jacob died of a single stab wound.
A tribute we issued on behalf of Jacob’s family read: “Jacob was the light of our life and we have been devastated by his loss.
“He was a funny, caring and wonderful person who was loved by every single person he met. He lit up every room with his boundless energy and witty humour and the loss of such a special person will be felt by all who knew him for years to come.”
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A 23-year-old man, who was seriously injured in Irving Street, remains in hospital in a critical condition. While, a 22-year-old woman, attacked in Hurst Street, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Three people arrested yesterday morning from an address in Selly Oak on suspicion of assisting an offender have all been released pending investigation.
A number of cordons were in place in the city centre following the attacks, these have all now been lifted.
Anyone with information or camera footage can contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Photos or video can be uploaded to a dedicated web page for the operation: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ19G54-PO1


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Confirmed: Bruno Jordao completes loan transfer deal

Bruno Jordao has completed a move that will see him join Portuguese top-flight outfit Famalicao on a season-long loan .
The midfielder signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer , arriving as part of the double deal that also saw Pedro Neto sign from Lazio .
But while Neto saw considerable action in Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s first team , Jordao spent much of his maiden campaign on the sidelines .
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He will now join Famalicao , who have recently sold former Wolves star Pedro Goncalves to Sporting .
Jordao ’ s departure is expected to pave the way for Porto youngster Vitor Ferreira to complete his imminent move to Molineux .
The midfielder , also known as Vitinha , is set to arrive on an initial loan deal , with Wolves having the option to make the move permanent .
Vitinha is currently with the Portugal U21s but , along with Neto and Ruben Vinagre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixture was cancelled due to a covid scare .

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Bruno Jordao has completed a move that will see him join Portuguese top-flight outfit Famalicao on a season-long loan.
The midfielder signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, arriving as part of the double deal that also saw Pedro Neto sign from Lazio.
But while Neto saw considerable action in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first team, Jordao spent much of his maiden campaign on the sidelines.
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In total, he made just four appearances, with two starts coming in the Carabao Cup.
He will now join Famalicao, who have recently sold former Wolves star Pedro Goncalves to Sporting.
Jordao’s departure is expected to pave the way for Porto youngster Vitor Ferreira to complete his imminent move to Molineux.
The midfielder, also known as Vitinha, is set to arrive on an initial loan deal, with Wolves having the option to make the move permanent.
Vitinha is currently with the Portugal U21s but, along with Neto and Ruben Vinagre, will leave international duty after their latest fixture was cancelled due to a covid scare.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--The thrilling Aston Villa XI after £75 million transfer rampage

Aston Villa look set to announce the initial £28 million signing of Ollie Watkins - smashing their transfer record by £6 million .
The imminent arrival of Watkins - scorer of 26 goals last term - will be a huge boost for Dean Smith ahead of the new 2020/21 campaign .
Villa have a friendly pencilled in with Manchester United this weekend before competitive action kicks in next week ( September 15 ) in the Carabao Cup at Burton Albion .
Watkins will follow Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash through the door , while there remains solid interest in £16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million-valued Arsenal stopper Emiliano Martinez , below , young gun Rhian Brewster and Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher , 20 .
Knowing Villa 's new season starts next week with games against Burton and Sheffield United , here 's an attempt to name Dean Smith 's strongest-possible XI should late transfer deals come to fruition .
Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez remains high on Smith 's agenda with Villa - according to the Daily Mail - pushing hard in a deal worth £15 million .
The Argentine , 28 , will revert back to a back-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return from injury , with those closest to Martinez telling confirming Villa are leading the race to sign him .
Villa 's goalkeeping situation is simple : Tom Heaton is out until late October and will miss at least six games , with Jed Steer expected to fill in in the meantime .
Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic have uncertain futures at the club with the pair remaining back-up options ahead of trying to source moves away .
As for Martinez , the former Wolves loanee enjoyed a fine end to last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at Villa , he can be just that .
Ahead of Martinez , Villa 's defence will be pretty regimented knowing favoured pairing Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings will behind the new campaign at the heart of Smith 's back line .
At left-back , Matt Targett will look to continue his development after being touted as a future England left-back option by Smith during a decent run of form last year .
At right-back , it 'll be a straight shoot-out between new signing Matty Cash and Frederic Guilbert , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France .
Cash , meanwhile , will have a job on his hands winning his starting shirt with Guilbert a fierce competitor .
In midfield , Douglas Luiz is up there with Jack Grealish for being the first name on Smith 's Villa team sheet .
The Brazilian was a monster throughout Project Restart and looked every bit a Manchester City player .
The 22-year-old will be Villa 's anchorman in Smith 's favoured three-man midfield , and will look to continue forging a strong bond with John McGinn , below .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back-end of last season after picking up a hairline shin fracture in the March .
McGinn will be hoping to set the Premier League alight once more , though , in a similar vein to when he did so this time last season .
Arguably Villa 's most fretted position , meanwhile , is alongside McGinn with Conor Hourihane looking most-likely to keep his starting shirt for the curtain-raiser .
The Cork-born star really came to the fore when Villa needed him to during the Restart and plucked out valuable assists to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be looking to really kick on this year after an up and down 2019/20 .
Now to the most crucial area of the pitch , Smith will be desperate for Villa to add a clinical and devastating edge to their game with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis both looking void of confidence upon Villa 's Premier League conclusion .
Brazilian striker Wesley remains sidelined for the next few months , meaning new boy Ollie Watkins will undoubtedly get the chance to shine from the get-go should he complete his £33 million transfer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could begin a bit of a domino effect in terms of Villa 's incomings with Smith looking at bringing in £16 million Josh King to bolster his front-line as well .
Like Watkins , King can play and float anywhere across the forward prong , while also possessing the ability to drop deep to help bring others into play .
King , Watkins and England 's Jack Grealish just screams danger and chaos .
Villa 's skipper will come back somewhat powered-up after an extended break away on his maiden England call-up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho .
You get the feeling , King and Grealish could well provide the ammunition for Watkins up front - with the pair themselves vying for double figures in the Premier League this coming season - on top of Watkins ' return .
There 's just goals , goals , goals in that new-look attack and supporters should be really excited by its potential should deals get done .
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Aston Villa have confirmed the £28 million signing of Ollie Watkins - smashing their transfer record by £6 million.
Watkins' arrival - scorer of 26 goals last term - will be a huge boost for Dean Smith ahead of the new 2020/21 campaign.
Villa have a friendly pencilled in with Manchester United this weekend before competitive action kicks in next week (September 15) in the Carabao Cup at Burton Albion.
Watkins will follow Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash through the door, while there remains solid interest in £16 million-rated Josh King from Bournemouth, £15 million-valued Arsenal stopper Emiliano Martinez, below , young gun Rhian Brewster and Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher, 20.
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Knowing Villa's new season starts next week with games against Burton and Sheffield United, here's an attempt to name Dean Smith's strongest-possible XI should late transfer deals come to fruition.
Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez remains high on Smith's agenda with Villa - according to the Daily Mail - pushing hard in a deal worth £15 million.
The Argentine, 28, will revert back to a back-up stopper in line with Bernd Leno's return from injury, with those closest to Martinez telling confirming Villa are leading the race to sign him.
Villa's goalkeeping situation is simple: Tom Heaton is out until late October and will miss at least six games, with Jed Steer expected to fill in in the meantime.
Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic have uncertain futures at the club with the pair remaining back-up options ahead of trying to source moves away.
As for Martinez, the former Wolves loanee enjoyed a fine end to last season but wants to be a No.1 and, at Villa, he can be just that.
Ahead of Martinez, Villa's defence will be pretty regimented knowing favoured pairing Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings will behind the new campaign at the heart of Smith's back line.
At left-back, Matt Targett will look to continue his development after being touted as a future England left-back option by Smith during a decent run of form last year.
At right-back, it'll be a straight shoot-out between new signing Matty Cash and Frederic Guilbert, the latter attracting interest according to reports in France.
Cash, meanwhile, will have a job on his hands winning his starting shirt with Guilbert a fierce competitor.
In midfield, Douglas Luiz is up there with Jack Grealish for being the first name on Smith's Villa team sheet.
The Brazilian was a monster throughout Project Restart and looked every bit a Manchester City player.
The 22-year-old will be Villa's anchorman in Smith's favoured three-man midfield, and will look to continue forging a strong bond with John McGinn.
The Scot struggled for match sharpness at the back-end of last season after picking up a hairline shin fracture in the March. McGinn will be hoping to set the Premier League alight once more, though, in a similar vein to when he did so this time last season.
Arguably Villa's most fretted position, meanwhile, is alongside McGinn with Conor Hourihane looking most-likely to keep his starting shirt for the curtain-raiser.
The Cork-born star really came to the fore when Villa needed him to during the Restart and plucked out valuable assists to help Villa stave off relegation.
Hourihane will be looking to really kick on this year after an up and down 2019/20.
Now to the most crucial area of the pitch, Smith will be desperate for Villa to add a clinical and devastating edge to their game with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis both looking void of confidence upon Villa's Premier League conclusion.
Brazilian striker Wesley remains sidelined for the next few months, meaning new boy Ollie Watkins will undoubtedly get the chance to shine from the get-go should he complete his £33 million transfer in the coming days.
Watkins' arrival could begin a bit of a domino effect in terms of Villa's incomings with Smith looking at bringing in £16 million Josh King to bolster his front-line as well.
Like Watkins, King can play and float anywhere across the forward prong, while also possessing the ability to drop deep to help bring others into play.
King, Watkins and England's Jack Grealish just screams danger and chaos. Villa's skipper will come back somewhat powered-up after an extended break away on his maiden England call-up, learning from the likes of Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho.
You get the feeling, King and Grealish could well provide the ammunition for Watkins up front - with the pair themselves vying for double figures in the Premier League this coming season - on top of Watkins' return. There's just goals, goals, goals in that new-look attack and supporters should be really excited by its potential should deals get done.
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Aston Villa's strongest-possible XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane; King, Watkins, Grealish. Subs: Steer, Guilbert, Hause, Nakamba, Gallagher, Trezeguet, Samatta.
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birminghammail--2020-09-08--Motorway service station evacuated after hoax bomb threat

A woman has been arrested after a hoax bomb threat closed the M6 Toll services at Norton Canes .
The @ @ @ @ @ and J7 - were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon ( September 8 ) amid reports of @ @ @ @ @ coach travelling between Manchester and London .
Police searched the area after the coach - @ @ @ @ @ stopped at the services .
However no device was found and the services reopened at @ @ @ @ @ Police spokesman said : `` Officers have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of making @ @ @ @ @ `` We were told a woman had reported there was a bomb on a coach @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The driver stopped at Norton Canes services on the M6 Toll road and @ @ @ @ @ search of the premises after the coach and nearby area were evacuated .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ Derbyshire , has been taken to custody . ''

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A woman has been arrested after a hoax bomb threat closed the M6 Toll services at Norton Canes.
The services - located between J6 and J7 - were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon (September 8) amid reports of an explosive device on a coach travelling between Manchester and London.
Police searched the area after the coach - which was also evacuated - stopped at the services.
However no device was found and the services reopened at around 4.20pm.
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A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.
"We were told a woman had reported there was a bomb on a coach travelling between Manchester and London.
"The driver stopped at Norton Canes services on the M6 Toll road and officers are conducting a thorough search of the premises after the coach and nearby area were evacuated.
"The woman, who is from Derbyshire, has been taken to custody."


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Road shut after teen stabbed in broad daylight attack

A major Birmingham road has been shut after a 19-year-old was stabbed in a broad daylight attack .
Officers investigating the incident have sealed off Witton Road , near the junctions with Tame Road and Deykin Avenue .
Pictures from the scene show a large cordon in place between Deykin Avenue and Nobel Way , with officers standing guard and a number of emergency vehicles parked up .
Police were called to the scene shortly after 2pm today - September 8 - following reports a man had been stabbed .
Officers have urged anyone who witnessed the incident , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch .
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said : `` We were called just after 2.15pm today to Tame Road , Witton , to reports that a man had been stabbed .
`` The 19-year-old has been taken to hospital , but the extent of his injuries is not yet clear .
`` The road has been closed , and drivers are urged to avoid the area .
`` Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 .
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A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Brookvale Road and Deykin Avenue .
`` One man has been given treatment on scene before being taken to hospital for further care . ''
The road closure has affected a number of bus services , with the 7 , 11A and 11C all diverted .
Congestion is stretching to Witton train station and surrounding routes including Electric Avenue , Wyrley Road , Witton Lane and Queens Road are also affected .

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A major Birmingham road has been shut after a 19-year-old was stabbed in a broad daylight attack.
Officers investigating the incident have sealed off Witton Road, near the junctions with Tame Road and Deykin Avenue.
Pictures from the scene show a large cordon in place between Deykin Avenue and Nobel Way, with officers standing guard and a number of emergency vehicles parked up.
Police were called to the scene shortly after 2pm today - September 8 - following reports a man had been stabbed.
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Officers have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with information, to get in touch.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called just after 2.15pm today to Tame Road, Witton, to reports that a man had been stabbed.
"The 19-year-old has been taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not yet clear.
"The road has been closed, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
"Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101. Quote log 2458.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman added: "We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Brookvale Road and Deykin Avenue.
"An ambulance, paramedic officer and West Midlands CARE team medics attended.
"One man has been given treatment on scene before being taken to hospital for further care."
The road closure has affected a number of bus services, with the 7, 11A and 11C all diverted.
Congestion is stretching to Witton train station and surrounding routes including Electric Avenue, Wyrley Road, Witton Lane and Queens Road are also affected.


birminghammail--2020-09-08--Villa's Watkins deal ranked in Brentford's biggest transfer sales

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins .
The two clubs are said to have agreed a fee for the striker that will see him play Premier League football at Villa Park this season after narrowly missing out on promotion to the top flight with the Bees .
The 24-year-old scored 25 Championship goals for Brentford last season and also found the net in the play-off semi-final second leg against Swansea City .
The Bees just missed out on automatic promotion , finishing in third place in the table , defeat to Fulham in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will be playing Championship football next season .
But it looks like they will be doing that without Watkins .
Villa have been on the lookout for a striker all transfer window , and reports suggest that the club will be paying an initial fee of £28 million to Brentford for Watkins .
The fee will be a record purchase for Villa , but where does the fee rank in Brentford ’ s recent sales ?
Here are the top ten transfer fees that Brentford have received , with figures taken from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Wigan Athletic in 2014 .
He now plays for newly-promoted Leeds United .
The full-back was sold to Hull City back in 2015 , he has since had a spell back at Griffin Park before joining Sheffield Wednesday last summer .
The defender joined Sheffield United in 2018 for £4 million and helped the club in an impressive Premier League season in 2019/20 .
Yennaris swapped London for China in January 2019 , completing a move to Beijing Sinobo Guoan .
The now Aston Villa winger left Brentford for Birmingham City in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Andrew 's before arriving at Villa Park last summer .
Gray left Brentford in 2015 , signing for Burnley , but the Bees also benefited from his 2017 move to Watford by receiving a sell-on fee .
Mepham joined AFC Bournemouth from Brentford in January 2019 after coming up through the youth team at Griffin Park .
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Maupay was another former Brentford player to step up to the Premier League last season , joining Brighton and Hove Albion one year ago .
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Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins.
The two clubs are said to have agreed a fee for the striker that will see him play Premier League football at Villa Park this season after narrowly missing out on promotion to the top flight with the Bees.
The 24-year-old scored 25 Championship goals for Brentford last season and also found the net in the play-off semi-final second leg against Swansea City.
The Bees just missed out on automatic promotion, finishing in third place in the table, defeat to Fulham in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium means they will be playing Championship football next season.
But it looks like they will be doing that without Watkins.
Villa have been on the lookout for a striker all transfer window, and reports suggest that the club will be paying an initial fee of £28 million to Brentford for Watkins.
The fee will be a record purchase for Villa, but where does the fee rank in Brentford’s recent sales? Here are the top ten transfer fees that Brentford have received, with figures taken from transferleague.co.uk.
10. Adam Forshaw - £3 million
Brentford sold the central midfielder to Wigan Athletic in 2014. He now plays for newly-promoted Leeds United.
9. Moses Odubajo - £3.5 million
The full-back was sold to Hull City back in 2015, he has since had a spell back at Griffin Park before joining Sheffield Wednesday last summer.
8. John Egan - £4 million
The defender joined Sheffield United in 2018 for £4 million and helped the club in an impressive Premier League season in 2019/20.
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7. Nico Yennaris - £5 million
Yennaris swapped London for China in January 2019, completing a move to Beijing Sinobo Guoan.
6. Jota - £6 million
The now Aston Villa winger left Brentford for Birmingham City in 2017, he spent two seasons at St Andrew's before arriving at Villa Park last summer.
5. Andre Gray - £9 million
Gray left Brentford in 2015, signing for Burnley, but the Bees also benefited from his 2017 move to Watford by receiving a sell-on fee.
4. Chris Mepham - £12 million
Mepham joined AFC Bournemouth from Brentford in January 2019 after coming up through the youth team at Griffin Park.
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3. Ezri Konsa - £12 million
Another Villa player on the list, Konsa arrived at Villa Park last summer, making 25 Premier League appearances last season.
2. Neal Maupay - £20 million
Maupay was another former Brentford player to step up to the Premier League last season, joining Brighton and Hove Albion one year ago.
1. Ollie Watkins - £28 million
Should the deal go through for Watkins to join Villa, then it will be Brentford’s record sale.