birminghammail--2020-05-25--James Chester explains asthma battle as Aston Villa decision looms

Aston Villa 's loaned-out club captain James Chester has spoken out about having asthma , but said : `` I feel comfortable at the prospect of mixing with others . ''
The 31-year-old , in his latest Athletic column , did explain how his wife , Rea , is currently pregnant and questioned whether the proposed football return was `` for the right reasons '' .
Chester , currently on-loan at Stoke City , will be classed in the at-risk category of Covid-19 due to having asthma .
His wife , too , would be deemed vulnerable .
The centre-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test on Friday morning and , fortunately , it was n't as bad as I thought it might be .
`` Some of the lads had been sending round videos that looked horrific but , having a long cotton bud down my throat and another up my nostrils was fine , really .
`` It was a professional set-up at Stoke 's training ground .
We stayed in our cars in a drive-thru system .
They had a little tent up with the doctors waiting for us to wind our windows down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boot ready for this week 's training .
`` Seeing six positive results from 748 people in the first round of Premier League testing and two from 996 in the second felt reassuring to me .
It seemed low but then I also saw an article saying that compared to the whole nation , it is a higher ratio .
`` Still , I 'm relaxed about going back — even though I have asthma .
I take an inhaler twice a day .
I feel comfortable at the prospect of mixing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will still be in place .
And we 're returning to do something we all love .
`` I 've seen other footballers expressing concerns and , as we know , Troy Deeney and N'Golo Kante have stayed away from training at Watford and Chelsea .
Every player has their own situation .
`` My wife Rea is pregnant and even our opinion has changed over the last couple of months .
When it was first coming into focus that we might go into lockdown and pregnant women were in the vulnerable category @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the weeks have gone on and the evidence has shown that is perhaps not the case , we have become a lot more at ease with it .
`` Then , when it was mooted last week that we might be going back training , we did have a conversation .
I would n't say it was overly serious — maybe a minute .
If she had n't been happy , it would have been a tough decision for me to take .
In that case , my family would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's all personal choice and I have friends who have pregnant wives , who are concerned about returning . ''
Chester returned to training today at Stoke City with Championship clubs given the green light to follow the Premier League 's non-contact training lead .
`` Football changing rooms are quite harsh places , '' he added .
`` Everyone will have respect for all decisions .
Nobody would harbour any grudges or make jokes about anyone not wanting to come back .
`` Now , having said that , and given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not entirely sure we 're returning for the right reasons .
Footballers are not stupid .
We can read between the lines when the government says it will boost the morale of the country .
We know there are major financial considerations .
`` But I do also firmly believe they are taking every precaution to keep us safe .
`` We all got an email on Thursday night outlining the protocols .
At Stoke , we will be tested every Monday and Thursday , and we 're only training in small groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told we do not yet know how the next phase will proceed .
And that will be really interesting .
I can envisage teething problems at the point we return to full contact , given there are so many competing factors .
`` Until we have confirmation of an actual date for a game , there is still a part of my mind that wonders if we still might not finish .
There are just so many questions — even things I had n't thought about until recently .
`` Travelling to away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you going to get there ?
Hotels are n't operating , so I presume we would get a coach on the day of the game .
But in some cases , that 's a long , long way .
My overriding feeling is that it 's nice we 're getting closer to having football back , though . ''
Chester 's Villa contract is set to expire on June 30 which will bring to an end a four-year affiliation with Aston Villa where he 's always been so highly-regarded .
Villa seem unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the ex-Hull City man said : `` My current contract at Aston Villa expires this summer and it is something I have thought of slightly but as we 're waiting on so many decisions , I have n't really asked too many questions .
`` I do n't think people at clubs will have any kind of answer for me .
I 'll put my mind to it when I have all the information in front of me .
Maybe in the next few weeks . ''

Aston Villa's loaned-out club captain James Chester has spoken out about having asthma, but said: "I feel comfortable at the prospect of mixing with others."
The 31-year-old, in his latest Athletic column, did explain how his wife, Rea, is currently pregnant and questioned whether the proposed football return was "for the right reasons".
Chester, currently on-loan at Stoke City, will be classed in the at-risk category of Covid-19 due to having asthma. His wife, too, would be deemed vulnerable.
The centre-back said: "I had my coronavirus test on Friday morning and, fortunately, it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be.
"Some of the lads had been sending round videos that looked horrific but, having a long cotton bud down my throat and another up my nostrils was fine, really.
"It was a professional set-up at Stoke's training ground. We stayed in our cars in a drive-thru system. They had a little tent up with the doctors waiting for us to wind our windows down. Then, staff put our kit in the boot ready for this week's training.
"Seeing six positive results from 748 people in the first round of Premier League testing and two from 996 in the second felt reassuring to me. It seemed low but then I also saw an article saying that compared to the whole nation, it is a higher ratio.
"Still, I'm relaxed about going back — even though I have asthma. I take an inhaler twice a day. I feel comfortable at the prospect of mixing with others though, given social distancing will still be in place. And we're returning to do something we all love.
"I've seen other footballers expressing concerns and, as we know, Troy Deeney and N'Golo Kante have stayed away from training at Watford and Chelsea. Every player has their own situation.
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"My wife Rea is pregnant and even our opinion has changed over the last couple of months. When it was first coming into focus that we might go into lockdown and pregnant women were in the vulnerable category, Rea was really worried. But, as the weeks have gone on and the evidence has shown that is perhaps not the case, we have become a lot more at ease with it.
"Then, when it was mooted last week that we might be going back training, we did have a conversation. I wouldn't say it was overly serious — maybe a minute. If she hadn't been happy, it would have been a tough decision for me to take. In that case, my family would have taken precedence over the football.
"It's all personal choice and I have friends who have pregnant wives, who are concerned about returning."
Chester returned to training today at Stoke City with Championship clubs given the green light to follow the Premier League's non-contact training lead.
"Football changing rooms are quite harsh places," he added. "Everyone will have respect for all decisions. Nobody would harbour any grudges or make jokes about anyone not wanting to come back.
"Now, having said that, and given people are still dying, I'm not entirely sure we're returning for the right reasons. Footballers are not stupid. We can read between the lines when the government says it will boost the morale of the country. We know there are major financial considerations.
"But I do also firmly believe they are taking every precaution to keep us safe.
"We all got an email on Thursday night outlining the protocols. At Stoke, we will be tested every Monday and Thursday, and we're only training in small groups to begin.
"I have been told we do not yet know how the next phase will proceed. And that will be really interesting. I can envisage teething problems at the point we return to full contact, given there are so many competing factors.
"Until we have confirmation of an actual date for a game, there is still a part of my mind that wonders if we still might not finish. There are just so many questions — even things I hadn't thought about until recently.
"Travelling to away matches is one hurdle. How are you going to get there? Hotels aren't operating, so I presume we would get a coach on the day of the game. But in some cases, that's a long, long way. My overriding feeling is that it's nice we're getting closer to having football back, though."
Chester's Villa contract is set to expire on June 30 which will bring to an end a four-year affiliation with Aston Villa where he's always been so highly-regarded.
Villa seem unlikely to offer Chester a new deal - and the ex-Hull City man said: "My current contract at Aston Villa expires this summer and it is something I have thought of slightly but as we're waiting on so many decisions, I haven't really asked too many questions.
"I don't think people at clubs will have any kind of answer for me. I'll put my mind to it when I have all the information in front of me. Maybe in the next few weeks."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Watch Bank Holiday waste fire gone wrong as flames tear through tree

This is the moment a huge tree went up in flames - scattering ashes across neighbours ' gardens - after a waste fire disaster .
A resident had been burning rubbish in a garden when the fire got out of control just before 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday ( May 25 ) .
Firefighters were forced to step in at Kelby Close , Northfield when the inferno spread to a conifer tree - sending plumes of grey smoke into the sky .
A concerned neighbour captured the bright orange flames tearing through the huge tree after ashes came raining down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew from Northfield fire station attended to extinguish the blaze and used hose reel jets to put out the fire .
Fortunately no one was injured in the incident and it has now been dealt with .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We were called at 1.58pm to Kelby Close , Northfield .
`` The Northfield crew are currently in attendance .
We were called after a fire spread to a conifer tree .
We have two hose reel jets in use .
`` Crew has said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of control . ''

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This is the moment a huge tree went up in flames - scattering ashes across neighbours' gardens - after a waste fire disaster.
A resident had been burning rubbish in a garden when the fire got out of control just before 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25).
Firefighters were forced to step in at Kelby Close, Northfield when the inferno spread to a conifer tree - sending plumes of grey smoke into the sky.
A concerned neighbour captured the bright orange flames tearing through the huge tree after ashes came raining down into his garden.
A single fire crew from Northfield fire station attended to extinguish the blaze and used hose reel jets to put out the fire.
Fortunately no one was injured in the incident and it has now been dealt with.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called at 1.58pm to Kelby Close, Northfield.
"The Northfield crew are currently in attendance. We were called after a fire spread to a conifer tree. We have two hose reel jets in use.
"Crew has said the occupier was burning rubbish and it got out of control."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Dad convinced teen son had coronavirus in October - months before Wuhan

A dad is convinced his teen son , who ended up in Birmingham Children 's Hospital fighting Covid-19 , contracted coronavirus in OCTOBER .
Jeremy Barnett , from Skegness , says his son McKenzie was displaying the symptoms last year .
The 14-year-old 's kidney began to fail in October last year , and dad Jeremy told LincolnshireLive : `` He did n't have anything wrong with him before .
`` It started from going to school .
He got a really bad cough which got worse and worse .
`` After two weeks at home we felt we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
`` I had to carry him into the hospital in Boston , he could hardly walk .
`` It was horrible to see him like that . ''
He added : `` He nearly died about five times - they had to put him on a ventilator - and he was moved to Birmingham Children 's Hospital .
`` They brought my son back - I 'm so grateful to the doctors and nurses there , they were ten out of ten . ''
After this McKenzie spent three months in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He had to have physiotherapy three times a day , '' he said .
In Birmingham Children 's Hospital McKenzie was diagnosed with Pneumocytis pneumonia ( PCP ) , a rare form of the disease caused by a fungus that can affect people with weakened immune systems .
However , Jeremy says he is unconvinced by the diagnosis and wants his son to have an antibody test to prove whether or not he 's had Covid-19 .
`` Every aspect of what McKenzie was like when he was ill matched coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptom was the same as coronavirus and it attacked his kidney like coronavirus .
`` It was a couple of weeks ago when I read about coronavirus causing kidney problems , that was when it clicked to me this could have happened .
`` I want him to have that antibody test and I 'm going to be pushing for him to get it .
`` If he has had it it changes everything we know and the the fact that he actually survived would be big news . ''

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A dad is convinced his teen son, who ended up in Birmingham Children's Hospital fighting Covid-19, contracted coronavirus in OCTOBER.
Jeremy Barnett, from Skegness, says his son McKenzie was displaying the symptoms last year.
The 14-year-old's kidney began to fail in October last year, and dad Jeremy told LincolnshireLive : "He didn't have anything wrong with him before.
"It started from going to school. He got a really bad cough which got worse and worse.
"After two weeks at home we felt we had no choice but to take him to hospital.
"I had to carry him into the hospital in Boston, he could hardly walk.
"It was horrible to see him like that."
He added: "He nearly died about five times - they had to put him on a ventilator - and he was moved to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
"They brought my son back - I'm so grateful to the doctors and nurses there, they were ten out of ten."
After this McKenzie spent three months in hospital recovering and recuperating from the illness.
"He had to have physiotherapy three times a day," he said.
In Birmingham Children's Hospital McKenzie was diagnosed with Pneumocytis pneumonia (PCP), a rare form of the disease caused by a fungus that can affect people with weakened immune systems.
However, Jeremy says he is unconvinced by the diagnosis and wants his son to have an antibody test to prove whether or not he's had Covid-19.
"Every aspect of what McKenzie was like when he was ill matched coronavirus," he said.
"Every symptom was the same as coronavirus and it attacked his kidney like coronavirus.
"It was a couple of weeks ago when I read about coronavirus causing kidney problems, that was when it clicked to me this could have happened.
"I want him to have that antibody test and I'm going to be pushing for him to get it.
"If he has had it it changes everything we know and the the fact that he actually survived would be big news."


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Bishop of Worcester receives death threats after criticising Dominic Cummings

The Bishop of Worcester was sent death threats after wading into the Dominic Cummings lockdown row .
Dr John Inge said he received the threat and other hate mail after he criticised the Prime Minister 's top aide for driving his family to Durham .
The churchman said he was sent an email containing the chilling warning : `` Stay out of politics or we 'll kill you '' , along with other offensive messages .
It happened after he attacked the Prime Minister 's defence of Mr Cummings on Sunday night , May 24 .
He tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay out of politics or we ’ ll kill you.
’ '' For me the whole Cummings drama is not about politics but life and death .
If trust in Government guidance is eroded we ’ ll have a second spike and 1000s of lives will be lost . ''
Dr Inge told Radio 4 's Today programme on Tuesday how he felt justified in commenting on the issue of the Prime Minister 's adviser driving over 200 miles to Durham to arrange childcare for his young son when he and his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interview he said : `` What upset me was the fact that no real explanation was given until yesterday afternoon and I was particularly upset by hearing the Prime Minister say Dominic Cummings had simply obeyed his instincts as a father .
`` I was just acutely conscious there are thousands and thousands of parents who have not obeyed their instincts and I simply felt that was n't fair to all the people who made such enormous sacrifices . ''
When asked if it was the place of a bishop to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he replied : `` It was n't my anger with the individual , my worry was that this was a matter of life and death . ''
Dr Inge said since lockdown began he had received letters and emails from local people telling him about the sacrifices they had made in not seeing sick relatives .
He said his fear was Mr Cummings ' actions meant trust in the Government would be eroded as people would n't take guidelines seriously and there would be a second spike .
But despite receiving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had not lost his sense of humour .
In a tweet on Monday night he said : `` The Dean of Worcester , always the pastor , has rung to express regret over my death threat and offer to begin planning my funeral .
`` I ’ m very touched by his support .
He ’ s reminded me that at moments of acute emotional tension , it helps to focus on a few practical tasks . ''

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The Bishop of Worcester was sent death threats after wading into the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
Dr John Inge said he received the threat and other hate mail after he criticised the Prime Minister's top aide for driving his family to Durham.
The churchman said he was sent an email containing the chilling warning: "Stay out of politics or we'll kill you", along with other offensive messages.
It happened after he attacked the Prime Minister's defence of Mr Cummings on Sunday night, May 24.
He tweeted: "Received a delightful e-mail earlier: ‘Stay out of politics or we’ll kill you.’
"For me the whole Cummings drama is not about politics but life and death. If trust in Government guidance is eroded we’ll have a second spike and 1000s of lives will be lost."
Dr Inge told Radio 4's Today programme on Tuesday how he felt justified in commenting on the issue of the Prime Minister's adviser driving over 200 miles to Durham to arrange childcare for his young son when he and his wife fell ill with Covid symptoms.
In the interview he said: "What upset me was the fact that no real explanation was given until yesterday afternoon and I was particularly upset by hearing the Prime Minister say Dominic Cummings had simply obeyed his instincts as a father.
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"I was just acutely conscious there are thousands and thousands of parents who have not obeyed their instincts and I simply felt that wasn't fair to all the people who made such enormous sacrifices."
When asked if it was the place of a bishop to be so publicly angry with a Government adviser, he replied: "It wasn't my anger with the individual, my worry was that this was a matter of life and death."
Dr Inge said since lockdown began he had received letters and emails from local people telling him about the sacrifices they had made in not seeing sick relatives.
He said his fear was Mr Cummings' actions meant trust in the Government would be eroded as people wouldn't take guidelines seriously and there would be a second spike.
But despite receiving the death threat, the Bishop showed he had not lost his sense of humour.
In a tweet on Monday night he said: "The Dean of Worcester, always the pastor, has rung to express regret over my death threat and offer to begin planning my funeral.
"I’m very touched by his support. He’s reminded me that at moments of acute emotional tension, it helps to focus on a few practical tasks."


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Police warning after two people need rescuing from 'blue lagoon'

Police have urged people to use common sense after hordes of people flocked to quarries , lagoons and parks amid the soaring temperatures .
Crowds flocked to beaches and parks around the country to enjoy more good weather , a week after the government relaxed guidance to allow people to visit beauty spots in England .
In the Midlands , two people had to be rescued by firefighters at a notorious lagoon in Derbyshire , with West Mercia Police now hitting out .
Police , paramedics and fire crews swooped on Shadwell Quarry after a man , aged 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lagoon .
Cops reported as many as 60 people congregated in the area on the bank holiday Monday .
And two people were helped from steep cliffs by firefighters after getting themselves out of the water .
PCC John Campion said : `` Unnecessary gatherings such as these at Shadwell Quarry over the bank holiday , not only place additional strain on our emergency services but it could so easily have resulted in a loss of life .
`` Quarries should never be underestimated , the deep water and hidden dangers make swimming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` And it is important we educate and advise people to ensure they are kept safe . ''
He concluded : `` I understand the public frustration under current social distancing restrictions but there are plenty of safe ways to relax and get exercise in our local communities . ''
Temperatures had been expected to reach 24C in London , with 21C in Newcastle , 20C in Edinburgh and Belfast and 22C in Southampton .

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Police have urged people to use common sense after hordes of people flocked to quarries, lagoons and parks amid the soaring temperatures.
Crowds flocked to beaches and parks around the country to enjoy more good weather, a week after the government relaxed guidance to allow people to visit beauty spots in England.
In the Midlands, two people had to be rescued by firefighters at a notorious lagoon in Derbyshire, with West Mercia Police now hitting out.
Police, paramedics and fire crews swooped on Shadwell Quarry after a man, aged 19, injured his head by jumping into the lagoon.
Cops reported as many as 60 people congregated in the area on the bank holiday Monday.
And two people were helped from steep cliffs by firefighters after getting themselves out of the water.
PCC John Campion said: "Unnecessary gatherings such as these at Shadwell Quarry over the bank holiday, not only place additional strain on our emergency services but it could so easily have resulted in a loss of life.
"Quarries should never be underestimated, the deep water and hidden dangers make swimming incredibly dangerous."
He added: "And it is important we educate and advise people to ensure they are kept safe."
He concluded: "I understand the public frustration under current social distancing restrictions but there are plenty of safe ways to relax and get exercise in our local communities."
Temperatures had been expected to reach 24C in London, with 21C in Newcastle, 20C in Edinburgh and Belfast and 22C in Southampton.


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Massive £300,000 cannabis factory shutdown after police raid

A massive £300,000 cannabis factory has been shut down by cops after a raid .
The huge illicit grow in Union Mill Street , Wolverhampton , was seized after West Midlands Police stormed the industrial unit on Tuesday , May 26 .
A spokesman for the force said more than 300 plants were found inside and it took around two weeks to plan the warrant .
Pictures from the site showed towering plants growing under artificial lights as well as ventilation systems and wires .
Tell-tale signs that a property is being used to grow drugs include a sweet smell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farms also pose a serious fire hazard , as often the electricity meter has been bypassed and overloaded electrical circuits .
Anyone with concerns should contact police , a spokesman said .
In the UK , cannabis is categorised as a class B drug and will result in penalties for those found in possession .
Police can issue a warning or an fine of £90 if a person is found with cannabis .
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison .

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A massive £300,000 cannabis factory has been shut down by cops after a raid.
The huge illicit grow in Union Mill Street, Wolverhampton, was seized after West Midlands Police stormed the industrial unit on Tuesday, May 26.
A spokesman for the force said more than 300 plants were found inside and it took around two weeks to plan the warrant.
Pictures from the site showed towering plants growing under artificial lights as well as ventilation systems and wires.
Tell-tale signs that a property is being used to grow drugs include a sweet smell and permanently shuttered or covered windows.
Farms also pose a serious fire hazard, as often the electricity meter has been bypassed and overloaded electrical circuits.
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Anyone with concerns should contact police, a spokesman said.
In the UK, cannabis is categorised as a class B drug and will result in penalties for those found in possession.
Police can issue a warning or an fine of £90 if a person is found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison.


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Dog walker 'could be blinded' after thug throws egg from car

A dog walker could be blinded in one eye after a thug threw an egg at her from a passing car .
It smashed into her eye after being hurled from a black BMW in Bosty Lane , Walsall , at around 7.45pm on Wednesday , May 20 .
A friend of the victim appealed for anyone with information to come forward .
In an appeal on social media , he said : `` My friend was attacked while walking her dog along Bosty Lane , at the corner of Quiksand Lane .
`` She was with her mum and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an egg was thrown directly at her eye .
`` This has now left her with severe facial/eye trauma , and she is currently fighting for her vision in that eye .
`` We have reported this to the police with little success due to a lack of evidence .
`` Unfortunately , at the time of the incident they did not manage to capture the number plate .
`` If anyone who lives on this road or Barr Common Road has CCTV that may have got footage of a similar car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you let me know ? ''
The worried friend also spoke of a number of incidents of 'walkers being hit with objects ' .
He added : `` It appears these perpetrators have targeted other people in the communities of Aldridge , Rushall and Shelfield .
Some people have been attacked with coke cans and 3L bottles of liquid !
`` Any information of similar attacks may also help us find who did this - even as simple as locations and times of similar incidents would be a massive help !
`` Any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciated as we really want to stop these people before any more assaults or injuries are caused . ''

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A dog walker could be blinded in one eye after a thug threw an egg at her from a passing car.
It smashed into her eye after being hurled from a black BMW in Bosty Lane, Walsall, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, May 20.
West Midlands Police is investigating.
A friend of the victim appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
In an appeal on social media, he said: "My friend was attacked while walking her dog along Bosty Lane, at the corner of Quiksand Lane.
"She was with her mum and sister when a black BMW pulled up and an egg was thrown directly at her eye.
"This has now left her with severe facial/eye trauma, and she is currently fighting for her vision in that eye.
"We have reported this to the police with little success due to a lack of evidence.
"Unfortunately, at the time of the incident they did not manage to capture the number plate.
"If anyone who lives on this road or Barr Common Road has CCTV that may have got footage of a similar car driving at the time, please could you let me know?"
The worried friend also spoke of a number of incidents of 'walkers being hit with objects'.
He added: "It appears these perpetrators have targeted other people in the communities of Aldridge, Rushall and Shelfield. Some people have been attacked with coke cans and 3L bottles of liquid!
"Any information of similar attacks may also help us find who did this - even as simple as locations and times of similar incidents would be a massive help!
"Any information on this matter would be extremely appreciated as we really want to stop these people before any more assaults or injuries are caused."


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Birmingham City 3 Aston Villa 0 - Where are the Blues heroes now?

Birmingham City fans waited years to get their revenge over Aston Villa - and during one big night at St Andrew 's , they got it .
It had been 15 years since Villa and Blues faced off in a league edition of the Second City Derby and fans had waited patiently for their time in the sun after a fairly successful decade for Villa .
Steve Bruce 's Blues put Villa to the sword though in a fiery affair in Birmingham , in a night that fans will never forget - on both sides of the divide .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before Peter Enckelman 's controversial own goal buried them .
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The Blues manager at the time won four of his eight Second City contests while in the Royal Blue dugout before switching sides .
It wasn ’ t their only win over the old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win at Villa Park followed in a match that saw Horsfield end the contest in goal !
But where are the heroes from that wonderful night under the lights ?
Goalkeeper Vaesen still works in football as an agent .
He has his own company called VN Consulting and Management .
The Belgian , who once punched Robbie Savage after a disagreement in training , was a colossus for Blues in the September clash .
He finished his playing career with K.F.C .
Verbroedering Geel in 2008 .
Irish right-back Kenna has hopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football .
After spells coaching back in his homeland , he travelled over to Florida to coach youngsters at the IMG Academy .
Kenna has since returned home and often visits St Andrew 's .
The former Blues captain is hoping to make the move into senior management in the coming years .
He did n't hang up his boots until quite recently , is currently under-16s team coach at Oxford United and sometimes summarises on Blues games .
Republic of Ireland international Cunningham works for broadcaster RTE and appears on the Off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances during a four-year spell at St Andrew ’ s .
The Blues hardman was in training to become a train driver .
Grainger told the Birmingham Mail about his ventures after football a short while back : “ I ’ ve tried various different things , I ’ ve been a driver for example , and to work different days of the year for the pay they offer is just great .
“ Other than football , I haven ’ t found anything that offers what this job ( train driver ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hertfordshire and dabbled in non-league football before becoming a delivery driver .
He later joined a VIP chauffeur agency .
The ex-Blues midfielder is now in charge of the Under 23s at Blackburn Rovers .
Johnson spent eight years at the club and went on to become skipper in Steve Bruce ’ s final campaign .
Cisse has had more success than the majority of his teammates with regards to climbing up the coaching ladder .
The ex-midfielder now manages his country , Senegal .
Savage seemed to save his best performances for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Clinton Morrison ’ s path led to Blues opening the scoring on this famous night .
He now does punditry work for BBC Sport and BT Sport .
Another former Bluenose who has gone down the coaching route .
Devlin runs football camps for young children here in his home city .
The Trinidad & Tobago forward recently came out of retirement to play for WASA in his homeland .
He spent some time with local side Solihull Moors back in 2012 and is currently coach at Central F.C .
in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant ’ in the derby games , according to Savage .
The London-born striker is most fondly remembered around Small Heath for his goal against Villa .
He is a regular on BBC 5Live and talkSPORT

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Birmingham City fans waited years to get their revenge over Aston Villa - and during one big night at St Andrew's, they got it.
It had been 15 years since Villa and Blues faced off in a league edition of the Second City Derby and fans had waited patiently for their time in the sun after a fairly successful decade for Villa.
Steve Bruce's Blues put Villa to the sword though in a fiery affair in Birmingham, in a night that fans will never forget - on both sides of the divide.
A first-half opener from Clinton Morrison stunned Villa, before Peter Enckelman's controversial own goal buried them.
Geoff Horsfield then added a late third.
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It was the first derby for Bruce, who went on to take a spot in the opposite bench. The Blues manager at the time won four of his eight Second City contests while in the Royal Blue dugout before switching sides.
It wasn’t their only win over the old enemy that season either. A 2-0 win at Villa Park followed in a match that saw Horsfield end the contest in goal!
But where are the heroes from that wonderful night under the lights?
Nico Vaesen
Goalkeeper Vaesen still works in football as an agent. He has his own company called VN Consulting and Management.
The Belgian, who once punched Robbie Savage after a disagreement in training, was a colossus for Blues in the September clash.
He finished his playing career with K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel in 2008.
Jeff Kenna
Irish right-back Kenna has hopped across the pond since retiring from professional football.
After spells coaching back in his homeland, he travelled over to Florida to coach youngsters at the IMG Academy.
Kenna has since returned home and often visits St Andrew's.
Darren Purse
The former Blues captain is hoping to make the move into senior management in the coming years.
He didn't hang up his boots until quite recently, is currently under-16s team coach at Oxford United and sometimes summarises on Blues games.
Kenny Cunningham
Republic of Ireland international Cunningham works for broadcaster RTE and appears on the Off the Ball programme.
He made 144 appearances during a four-year spell at St Andrew’s.
Martin Grainger
The Blues hardman was in training to become a train driver.
Grainger told the Birmingham Mail about his ventures after football a short while back: “I’ve tried various different things, I’ve been a driver for example, and to work different days of the year for the pay they offer is just great.
“Other than football, I haven’t found anything that offers what this job (train driver) offers.”
After Blues he moved to Hertfordshire and dabbled in non-league football before becoming a delivery driver. He later joined a VIP chauffeur agency.
Damien Johnson
The ex-Blues midfielder is now in charge of the Under 23s at Blackburn Rovers.
Johnson spent eight years at the club and went on to become skipper in Steve Bruce’s final campaign.
Aliou Cisse
Cisse has had more success than the majority of his teammates with regards to climbing up the coaching ladder.
The ex-midfielder now manages his country, Senegal.
Robbie Savage
Savage seemed to save his best performances for the matches with Villa. His touch into Clinton Morrison’s path led to Blues opening the scoring on this famous night.
He now does punditry work for BBC Sport and BT Sport.
Paul Devlin
Another former Bluenose who has gone down the coaching route. Devlin runs football camps for young children here in his home city.
Stern John
The Trinidad & Tobago forward recently came out of retirement to play for WASA in his homeland.
He spent some time with local side Solihull Moors back in 2012 and is currently coach at Central F.C. in the TT Pro League.
Clinton Morrison
Morrison was ‘brilliant’ in the derby games, according to Savage.
The London-born striker is most fondly remembered around Small Heath for his goal against Villa.
He is a regular on BBC 5Live and talkSPORT


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Cummings scandal sends muddy message that 'could cost lives'

The 'muddying of the waters ' around the government 's coronavirus messaging in the wake of the Dominic Cummings scandal 'could cost lives ' , a leading figure at the council has said .
Speaking at this morning 's ( May 26 ) Cabinet meeting , both leader of the council Ian Ward and deputy leader Brigid Jones reiterated the importance of following the government guidelines - despite the fact that one of the Prime Minister 's closest advisers seemingly broke them earlier this year .
Over the weekend it was revealed that Dominic Cummings had travelled from his home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pandemic , despite the official advice being to stay at home during this period .
The Prime Minister has since publicly given his backing to Cummings - however Cllr Jones believes that the mixed messages coming from the government risk putting lives in danger .
`` We need to carry on giving clear messages to the public , and it would really help us if the government collaborated in giving clear messages to the public on what is and isn ’ t safe to do , and what is and isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Because I think the weekend , and the actions of Dominic Cummings , have led to a very severe muddying of the waters , and it will cost lives if people take the wrong impression from what the government has said . ''
Scenes from the weekend showed Brits flocking to seaside destination across the country , with many images showing social distancing guidelines being ignored .
But council leader Ian Ward was keen to reiterate the existing guidelines , adding that events across the weekend may have created 'confusion ' around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people across Birmingham should continue to follow the guidance issued , in spite of any confusion that may have arisen over the weekend , '' he said .
`` We do need to make sure that people continue to follow the guidelines , and that is the best chance of keeping as many people safe as possible . ''

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The 'muddying of the waters' around the government's coronavirus messaging in the wake of the Dominic Cummings scandal 'could cost lives', a leading figure at the council has said.
Speaking at this morning's (May 26) Cabinet meeting, both leader of the council Ian Ward and deputy leader Brigid Jones reiterated the importance of following the government guidelines - despite the fact that one of the Prime Minister's closest advisers seemingly broke them earlier this year.
Over the weekend it was revealed that Dominic Cummings had travelled from his home in London to Durham during the peak of pandemic, despite the official advice being to stay at home during this period.
The Prime Minister has since publicly given his backing to Cummings - however Cllr Jones believes that the mixed messages coming from the government risk putting lives in danger.
"We need to carry on giving clear messages to the public, and it would really help us if the government collaborated in giving clear messages to the public on what is and isn’t safe to do, and what is and isn’t acceptable," she said.
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"Because I think the weekend, and the actions of Dominic Cummings, have led to a very severe muddying of the waters, and it will cost lives if people take the wrong impression from what the government has said."
Scenes from the weekend showed Brits flocking to seaside destination across the country, with many images showing social distancing guidelines being ignored.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
But council leader Ian Ward was keen to reiterate the existing guidelines, adding that events across the weekend may have created 'confusion' around them.
"I will reiterate that people across Birmingham should continue to follow the guidance issued, in spite of any confusion that may have arisen over the weekend," he said.
"We do need to make sure that people continue to follow the guidelines, and that is the best chance of keeping as many people safe as possible."


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Three officers taken to hospital after violence near fire scene

Three police officers were taken to hospital after violence following after a house fire .
The West Midlands Police officers were hurt after a large group gathered in Monica Road , Small Heath .
Neighbours spilled out into the street in the early hours of Tuesday morning , May 26 as emergency services rushed to the scene , following an initial alert in nearby Hob Moor Road .
No-one was injured in the fire , but West Midlands Police said the three officers were assaulted while trying to disperse the crowd at around 1.30am .
Video seen by BirminghamLive showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street , with an officer appearing to push a man .
Angered by the action , the men begin shouting and grappling with two officers - one of whom could be heard drawing his baton .
The incident escalated as one of those present was struck with a baton and the officers order the men to stand back .
The crowd dispersed , but later onlookers were seen surrounding two officers as they attempted to force entry to a back garden as enquiries were made into the blaze .
A loud dispute erupted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get back and a third officer was forced to step in to help the situation .
Another man could be heard telling the neighbours : `` You need to let them do their job for f**** sake . ''
One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and remained in police custody in the wake of the disorder .
Fifteen firefighters dealt with the fire after initial calls to Hob Moor Road at 12.21am .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating a violent disorder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road in Small Heath , Birmingham which spread into Monica Road at around 1.30am this morning ( Tuesday 26 May ) .
`` Fortunately , there were no injuries caused to anyone as a result of the fire , however , three police officers were assaulted after a large group gathered and were told to disperse .
`` All three officers were taken to hospital with minor injuries .
`` A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault of a police officer and remains in police custody .
Enquiries continue . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , quoting crime reference 20BE/120476A/20 .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Three police officers were taken to hospital after violence following a house fire.
The West Midlands Police officers were hurt after a large group gathered in Monica Road, Small Heath.
Neighbours spilled out into the street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, May 26 as emergency services rushed to the scene, following an initial alert in nearby Hob Moor Road.
No-one was injured in the fire, but West Midlands Police said the three officers were assaulted while trying to disperse the crowd at around 1.30am.
Video seen by BirminghamLive showed the moment the violence erupted in the street, with an officer appearing to push a man.
Angered by the action, the men begin shouting and grappling with two officers - one of whom could be heard drawing his baton.
The incident escalated as one of those present was struck with a baton and the officers order the men to stand back.
The crowd dispersed, but later onlookers were seen surrounding two officers as they attempted to force entry to a back garden as enquiries were made into the blaze.
A loud dispute erupted once again as officers warned the men to get back and a third officer was forced to step in to help the situation.
Another man could be heard telling the neighbours: "You need to let them do their job for f**** sake."
One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and remained in police custody in the wake of the disorder.
Fifteen firefighters dealt with the fire after initial calls to Hob Moor Road at 12.21am.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating a violent disorder following a house fire on Hob Moor Road in Small Heath, Birmingham which spread into Monica Road at around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday 26 May).
"Fortunately, there were no injuries caused to anyone as a result of the fire, however, three police officers were assaulted after a large group gathered and were told to disperse.
"All three officers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault of a police officer and remains in police custody. Enquiries continue."
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20BE/120476A/20.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Universal Credit claimants warned Tax Credits rule could leave them penniless

The coronavirus crisis across the UK is triggering a huge surge in claims for state help .
Many are applying for Universal Credit , the Government 's newest welfare plan .
Designed for those on a low income as well as the unemployed , Universal Credit has seen unprecedented levels of demand since the start of the pandemic .
Between March 1 and May 19 , DWP has received 2.9 million applications for Universal Credit .
But there is one critical thing that claimants need to be aware of if they are already in receipt of other social security handouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six existing benefits .
These are : Child Tax Credit , Housing Benefit , Income Support , income-based Jobseeker ’ s Allowance ( JSA ) , income-related Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) and Working Tax Credit .
The Government has warned that your tax credits will end if you or your partner make a claim for Universal Credit - even if your claim is not approved .
Tax credits will also come to a halt if you move in with a partner who has made a claim for Universal Credit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can only make a new claim for tax credits if you get the severe disability premium or got it in the past month and are still eligible for it .
You may be able to apply for either of the following instead : • Universal Credit , if you are under State Pension age ( or your partner is ) • Pension Credit , if you ( and your partner ) are over State Pension age Can you go back on to your Tax Credits ?
The Government 's webpage on Understanding Universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent change and can not be undone .
It says : `` If you currently receive tax credits from HMRC please be aware that if you submit a claim for Universal Credit your tax credit award will end immediately .
`` If your tax credit award ends it can not be reopened , and it will not be possible to make a new tax credits claim in the future .
`` If you are an existing tax credit claimant , this does not mean you will be automatically eligible to receive Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim your tax credit award will be closed immediately , even if you are not eligible for Universal Credit .
`` There are some differences between the eligibility criteria for Universal Credit and tax credits , including ( but not limited to ) your savings and residency status .
`` If you currently receive tax credits , please check the eligibility criteria for Universal Credit before you submit a Universal Credit claim .
`` If your tax credit award has not ended , you will need to decide whether remaining on tax credits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , based on your own personal circumstances .
You can use a benefits calculator to check your possible entitlement . ''
How it affected one couple Self-employed couple Jon and Vicky Fitzgerald , from Cheltenham , used to get around £400 a month in tax credits .
Jon is a freelance advertising copywriter and is on furlough while Vicky recently set up her own interior design business .
They have two children .
When their income dried up during the lockdown , they decided to apply for Universal Credit .
They immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had too much in savings to be eligible , but their tax credit was automatically stopped and can not be reinstated .
This means they no longer get tax credits , wo n't be able to get Universal Credit and must instead rely on Jon 's furlough money and on freezing a loan payment .
Jon told MailOnline : `` The system is crazy and open to abuse .
We did n't even verify our identity .
We withdrew our application and our claim was closed .
`` The stop notice is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work and Pensions the same day as you make an application and before your ID is even verified .
`` Thousands have lost their tax credit award in the way we did .
This is an issue with the Universal Credit design and mechanisms that existed long before Covid-19 . ''

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The coronavirus crisis across the UK is triggering a huge surge in claims for state help.
Many are applying for Universal Credit, the Government's newest welfare plan.
Designed for those on a low income as well as the unemployed, Universal Credit has seen unprecedented levels of demand since the start of the pandemic.
Between March 1 and May 19, DWP has received 2.9 million applications for Universal Credit.
But there is one critical thing that claimants need to be aware of if they are already in receipt of other social security handouts.
Universal Credit is a replacement for six existing benefits. These are: Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Working Tax Credit.
How Universal Credit affects Working Tax Credit
The Government has warned that your tax credits will end if you or your partner make a claim for Universal Credit - even if your claim is not approved.
Tax credits will also come to a halt if you move in with a partner who has made a claim for Universal Credit.
After your tax credits stop, you can only make a new claim for tax credits if you get the severe disability premium or got it in the past month and are still eligible for it.
You may be able to apply for either of the following instead:
Universal Credit, if you are under State Pension age (or your partner is)
Pension Credit, if you (and your partner) are over State Pension age
Can you go back on to your Tax Credits?
The Government's webpage on Understanding Universal Credit explains that this will be a permanent change and cannot be undone.
It says: "If you currently receive tax credits from HMRC please be aware that if you submit a claim for Universal Credit your tax credit award will end immediately.
"If your tax credit award ends it cannot be reopened, and it will not be possible to make a new tax credits claim in the future.
"If you are an existing tax credit claimant, this does not mean you will be automatically eligible to receive Universal Credit. If you submit a Universal Credit claim your tax credit award will be closed immediately, even if you are not eligible for Universal Credit.
"There are some differences between the eligibility criteria for Universal Credit and tax credits, including (but not limited to) your savings and residency status.
"If you currently receive tax credits, please check the eligibility criteria for Universal Credit before you submit a Universal Credit claim.
"If your tax credit award has not ended, you will need to decide whether remaining on tax credits or claiming Universal Credit is better for you, based on your own personal circumstances. You can use a benefits calculator to check your possible entitlement."
How it affected one couple
Self-employed couple Jon and Vicky Fitzgerald, from Cheltenham, used to get around £400 a month in tax credits.
Jon is a freelance advertising copywriter and is on furlough while Vicky recently set up her own interior design business. They have two children.
When their income dried up during the lockdown, they decided to apply for Universal Credit.
They immediately cancelled their Universal Credit application after realising they had too much in savings to be eligible, but their tax credit was automatically stopped and cannot be reinstated.
This means they no longer get tax credits, won't be able to get Universal Credit and must instead rely on Jon's furlough money and on freezing a loan payment.
Jon told MailOnline: "The system is crazy and open to abuse. We didn't even verify our identity. We withdrew our application and our claim was closed.
"The stop notice is sent to HMRC from the Department for Work and Pensions the same day as you make an application and before your ID is even verified.
"Thousands have lost their tax credit award in the way we did. This is an issue with the Universal Credit design and mechanisms that existed long before Covid-19."


birminghammail--2020-05-26--How we reported Aston Villa's 1982 European Cup win

Thirty eight years ago today , Aston Villa were crowned Kings of Europe after beating Bayern Munich in the European Cup Final in Rotterdam .
Here 's how the Birmingham Evening Mail reported the historic occasion in a four-page pull-out in the following day 's later editions .
Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0 By Ian Johnson , Birmingham Evening Mail Salute Aston Villa , the new holders of the European Cup .
Skipper Dennis Mortimer collects the trophy after leading his team to a 1-0 triumph against Bayern Munich in Rotterdam .
Behind him , Villa players Kenny Swain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gary Williams wave to their families and to their fans .
It was the greatest moment in Aston Villa ’ s history , earned by a goal scored by England international Peter Withe after dazzling work by England colleague Tony Morley .
It was a night of high drama and delight for 12,000 well-behaved Villa fans when the goal squeezed in off the post .
It was then that Villa became Kings of Europe .
European Cup Final : Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0 Original 1982 match report by the Evening Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ON GLORY NIGHT Withe ’ s K.O .
crowns all the effort Aston Villa , champions of Europe .
Those five words say everything about five rounds of victories in this most prestigious of club competitions .
But they say little emotional intensity of 90 minutes that were decided by Peter Withe ’ s ricochet goal which was enough to defeat Bayern Munich on a glorious night in the Feyenoord Stadium , Rotterdam .
As the ball left the extrovert Liverpudlian ’ s foot after 67 minutes the celebrations began in this port @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I swear I could hear them echoing across the North Sea , westwards to the West Midlands and from there back across Britain , Europe and those corners of the world where Aston Villa faithfuls were living in hope .
In the Falklands , too , the victory will bring many a warm glow to the hearts of those engaged in the cold and bloody tasks that lie ahead .
Aston Villa champions of Europe .
Now truly a great club again .
Still that GREAT .
If England or Scotland can gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup , then toss back another glass of champagne , and savour the sixth successive British club conquest on the Continent .
British football breathes , lives and flourishes .
It will mean far , far more than just an estimated £2 million extra to Villa ’ s bank balance .
It means lasting fame .
Villa overcame the confidence-shaking that must have followed goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer ’ s great decision to leave the field in the tenth minute because of a ricked neck .
Poor Jim .
Eight previous cup matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a thing like that should happen to such a professional .
And when Bayern for half-an-hour shredded the Villa defence with a thrilling symphony of attacking play , they overcame that , too .
Bayern , who for all their protestations felt that Villa were there for the taking , had themselves been taken .
Twelve previous Cup Final victories of ome sort or another and to come unstuck at the 13th .
Who says there is nothing in superstition ?
There were , of course , heroes but none more so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lofty novice of First Division football and one previous full game to his credit .
Twenty-three-year-old Spink replaced Rimmer to make three startlingly good saves and also to ridicule the fact that his experience this season totals only 36 reserve Central League games .
And then there is Tony Barton , full manager for not quite two months , who stood for a second alone in the middle of the stadium while the chanting Villa fans greeted his 12 heroes , put his hands to his eyes and wept .
Those fans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germans just when the team needed them .
For during that 30 minutes of Bayern supremacy they let their men know there was still glory beckoning .
And at the end the 11 who finished the game plus the doleful Rimmer saluted the supporters , a gambolling , hugging , excited mass of a team surrounded by photographers who made way for their near-delirious party to their victory round .
Then Dennis Mortimer , a thoughtful skipper who did so much to keep the Villa boat on an even keel after former manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days earlier this year , took hold of the high-shouldered silver European Cup and thrust it challengingly at the sky .
What a moment !
And the fans sang ‘ we love you , Villa .
We love you ’ .
In the most handsome gesture that I saw , Barton then walked to Bayern manager Uli Hoeness , shook his hand and offered him a comforting word .
It is typical of this generous and sympathetic man that he should do such a thing .
His triumph has been expected and yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , whatever the sometimes baffling future of football may hold for him .
His name is written in history now and , unassuming as he is , he will nevertheless relish that .
And just for a moment a thought for former manager Ron Saunders .
Whatever the current feeling about him at Villa Park , it would be churlish to deny that he created this team .
No one can tell whether they would have won this trophy for him , but the habits and discipline that were tested and proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were Barton ’ s and assistant manager Roy MacLaren ’ s .
If this has been an unbelievable few months for Barton it has been even more incredible for chairman Ron Bendall and his son , Don .
They gambled in giving the manager a contract and the gamble has been wondrously successful .
For that Birmingham owes them a lot .
They and every member of the club left within 90 minutes of the end for a celebration in an Amsterdam hotel .
They called it a family occasion and if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ atmosphere in Villa Park then a much-needed job will have been completed .
Barton ’ s Army gave the team a magnificent reception as they ran out on a sweltering evening in a three-quarter full stadium .
In contrast to Anderlecht , where there had been so much trouble , I saw only one cushion thrown from the Villa end .
The fans in the ground behaved themselves admirably and it was noticeable that Villa stewards took up positions which would have evoked admiration from Field Marshal Montgomery .
If ever evidence was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mess of their tactics a month ago then it was here .
Villa still have to pay the serious penalty for that disgrace and next season the supporters will be banned from the first home match of the European campaign .
As the teams lined up , a red sky-rocket lit up the Bayern end , crossed overhead while occasional crackers were set off in the stands .
Seconds after the start Gordon Cowans broke out of defence with a long run which Withe wasted with a back-heel .
Seconds later Evans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of goal and Bayern wilted under the early pressure .
`` When Spink was eventually beaten by Augenthaler ’ s header , Swain headed coolly from the line .
Villa were in a fearsome bother a moment later , too , and again Spink rescued them . ''
The Germans ’ slow build-up was typical but when they burst to aggressive action Rummenigge shot weakly .
Gary Shaw was over-elaborate when Withe and Cowans opened a way through but Villa had settled down and beaten off any tendency to freeze up through nerves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lively Scot headed for left-wing space .
But in the sixth minute Villa produced the first decisive action of the night when Withe outjumped the defence for a resounding header which flew close to the bar .
Evans was concentrating on Rummenigge and brought the superstar down with a blood-vessel-bursting tackle in the middle of the field .
Rimmer had spent a quiet ten minutes when he suddenly began signalling the bench he wanted to come off .
A forlorn figure , he abandonded his goal to Spink , shaking his head in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second game for the first team .
His other two-and-a-half years ago against Nottingham Forest , on Boxing Day , when Forest themselves held the European Cup .
Storybooks make fortunes out of such tales .
Here it was coming true in front of us .
However , it was Muller in the Bayern goal who showed signs of fallibility .
He was too intense to hold Morley ’ s cross at the near post .
There was no panic among Villa players at Rimmer ’ s sudden disappearance , indeed they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous on the left , had Bayern ’ s defence anxiously wondering how they were to stop him .
Evans was taking few risks - or prisoners - and sent the stately Breitner crashing to the turf .
Neither Shaw nor Withe touches had so far carried conviction but when Withe finally turned , leaving Weiner stumbling , a right-foot shot spurted yards away from goal .
When Swain tripped Horsmann in the 21st minute , referee Konrath had given eight free kicks to Bayern against two to Villa .
Evans was powering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cowans reached Shaw for the young striker to wheel on the byline and centre only a couple of yards away from the aggressive Withe .
Bremner ’ s long shot after 28 minutes was poor reward for an imaginative build-up between Withe and Mortimer .
But at this stage the West Germans seemed bankrupt of attacking ideas .
Then like that rocket overhead they flashed Withe with Durnberger menacing when he ran around Swain , for Bayern ’ s first on-target shot .
Spink clutched this at full length and saved just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Breitner had dashed away .
Evans then threw himself in the way of Mathy ’ s shot as Villa reeled , they were fortunate to escape .
Rummenigge showed why he has twice been voted European Player of the Year with a 15-yard overhead kick , decisive and spectacular , which ran in on the byline beside Spink ’ s post .
The snake had uncoiled but Villa survived .
Villa failed for the second time to pick up Breitner and it was only a desperate lunge by McNaught that prevented a deflating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustration and losing control , chopped down Kraus and was booked for the offence .
Villa had become tense after Rummenigge ’ s show of glittering skills but , even so , it was 42 minutes before Bayern ’ s first corner , arriving as the magnificent multitude of Villa fans behind their goal became silent .
Rummenigge , superb in so much that he did , ended the half with two late shots .
Urgency was still missing from Villa ’ s game afterwards when the match started with Bayern ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s more hectic version .
Morley , quiet after his determined opening 15 minutes , was evident in a couple of moves but when Mathy wes replaced in midfield by Gutler , Bayern began a series of moves breathtaking in their quality .
Skipper Breitner ’ s ability to open out the Villa defence was underlined when he chased the rebound of his own free kick to leap acrobatically into a 20-yard volley .
Evans felt that Rummenigge was after the European actor of the year award as well when he made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good tackle .
Augenthaler , a one-man Light Brigade , dashed past Evans who fell as though shot in front of him .
The centre back , however , badly misapplied his right-foot shot .
Augenthaler again pounded down the middle and Breitner swept the ball outside for the unchallenged Durnberger to drive low and bring a marvellous plunging save from Spink .
When Spink was eventually beaten by Augenthaler ’ s header , Swain headed coolly from the line .
Villa were in a fearsome bother a moment later , too , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at the near post from Hoeness .
Under strong pressure now , the central defence left Hoeness free , only for the Bayern top-scorer to miss completely from five yards out .
Twenty minutes into the second half Morley produced Villa ’ s first shot which went high over the bar .
But the winger suddenly produced a moment of match-winning brilliance which had taken 66 minutes to arrive .
Shaw beat Dremmier on the right and Morley , taking the path with a disco-dancer ’ s hip wiggle , passed along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line to the six-yard area for Withe to prod in by way of goalkeeper Muller and the post to score .
Bayern were rarely to threaten again .
They twice cut out through passes intended for Rummenigge before Cowans darted from the right to drive left-footed into Muller ’ s arms .
Hoeness ’ s ill-directed header was Bayern ’ s first response and then the German Cup winners were forced to raise the tempo .
Spink was a little slow to move from his line and in the end just managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With 12 minutes to go Neidermayer replaced Kraus .
There was , so far as Villa fans were concerned , every excuse for the time-wasting during the agonising last minutes .
But hearts stopped at the Villa end when Hoeness checked on to a through ball and shot with three minutes to go .
Linesman Joel Quinion earned the undying gratitude the people of Birmingham by raising for offside .
And then it was all over .
Bayern sat dejected in the centre circle after 43 seconds of injury time which for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 43 years .
In the end , the Villa flock sang ‘ Rule Britannia ’ lustily as the players left the stadium .
It was the most emotional sound of this marvellous occasion .

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Thirty eight years ago today, Aston Villa were crowned Kings of Europe after beating Bayern Munich in the European Cup Final in Rotterdam.
Here's how the Birmingham Evening Mail reported the historic occasion in a four-page pull-out in the following day's later editions.
VILLA - EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS ‘82
Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0
By Ian Johnson, Birmingham Evening Mail
Salute Aston Villa, the new holders of the European Cup.
Skipper Dennis Mortimer collects the trophy after leading his team to a 1-0 triumph against Bayern Munich in Rotterdam.
Behind him, Villa players Kenny Swain, Allan Evans, Des Bremner and Gary Williams wave to their families and to their fans.
It was the greatest moment in Aston Villa’s history, earned by a goal scored by England international Peter Withe after dazzling work by England colleague Tony Morley.
It was a night of high drama and delight for 12,000 well-behaved Villa fans when the goal squeezed in off the post.
It was then that Villa became Kings of Europe.
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Leon Hickman's original Evening Mail match report from Rotterdam
European Cup Final: Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0
Original 1982 match report by the Evening Mail's Leon Hickman
STAND-IN SPINK A HERO ON GLORY NIGHT
Withe’s K.O. crowns all the effort
By Leon Hickman, Birmingham Evening Mail
Aston Villa, champions of Europe.
Those five words say everything about five rounds of victories in this most prestigious of club competitions.
But they say little emotional intensity of 90 minutes that were decided by Peter Withe’s ricochet goal which was enough to defeat Bayern Munich on a glorious night in the Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam.
As the ball left the extrovert Liverpudlian’s foot after 67 minutes the celebrations began in this port at the mouth of the Rhine.
I swear I could hear them echoing across the North Sea, westwards to the West Midlands and from there back across Britain, Europe and those corners of the world where Aston Villa faithfuls were living in hope.
In the Falklands, too, the victory will bring many a warm glow to the hearts of those engaged in the cold and bloody tasks that lie ahead.
Aston Villa champions of Europe. Now truly a great club again. Still that GREAT.
If England or Scotland can gain a few yards by it in the World Cup, then toss back another glass of champagne, and savour the sixth successive British club conquest on the Continent.
British football breathes, lives and flourishes. It will mean far, far more than just an estimated £2 million extra to Villa’s bank balance. It means lasting fame.
Villa overcame the confidence-shaking that must have followed goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer’s great decision to leave the field in the tenth minute because of a ricked neck. Poor Jim.
Eight previous cup matches with but a single goal surrendered, and a thing like that should happen to such a professional.
And when Bayern for half-an-hour shredded the Villa defence with a thrilling symphony of attacking play, they overcame that, too.
Bayern, who for all their protestations felt that Villa were there for the taking, had themselves been taken. Twelve previous Cup Final victories of ome sort or another and to come unstuck at the 13th. Who says there is nothing in superstition?
There were, of course, heroes but none more so than Nigel Spink, a raw and lofty novice of First Division football and one previous full game to his credit.
Twenty-three-year-old Spink replaced Rimmer to make three startlingly good saves and also to ridicule the fact that his experience this season totals only 36 reserve Central League games.
And then there is Tony Barton, full manager for not quite two months, who stood for a second alone in the middle of the stadium while the chanting Villa fans greeted his 12 heroes, put his hands to his eyes and wept.
Those fans, ten thousand of them, out-shouted the Germans just when the team needed them.
For during that 30 minutes of Bayern supremacy they let their men know there was still glory beckoning.
And at the end the 11 who finished the game plus the doleful Rimmer saluted the supporters, a gambolling, hugging, excited mass of a team surrounded by photographers who made way for their near-delirious party to their victory round.
Then Dennis Mortimer, a thoughtful skipper who did so much to keep the Villa boat on an even keel after former manager Ron Saunders walked out in those unhappy days earlier this year, took hold of the high-shouldered silver European Cup and thrust it challengingly at the sky.
What a moment! And the fans sang ‘we love you, Villa. We love you’.
In the most handsome gesture that I saw, Barton then walked to Bayern manager Uli Hoeness, shook his hand and offered him a comforting word.
It is typical of this generous and sympathetic man that he should do such a thing.
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His triumph has been expected and yet it could not go to a better man, whatever the sometimes baffling future of football may hold for him.
His name is written in history now and, unassuming as he is, he will nevertheless relish that.
And just for a moment a thought for former manager Ron Saunders. Whatever the current feeling about him at Villa Park, it would be churlish to deny that he created this team.
No one can tell whether they would have won this trophy for him, but the habits and discipline that were tested and proved last night were his.
The embellishments were Barton’s and assistant manager Roy MacLaren’s.
If this has been an unbelievable few months for Barton it has been even more incredible for chairman Ron Bendall and his son, Don.
They gambled in giving the manager a contract and the gamble has been wondrously successful. For that Birmingham owes them a lot.
They and every member of the club left within 90 minutes of the end for a celebration in an Amsterdam hotel.
They called it a family occasion and if they can create and maintain that kind of atmosphere in Villa Park then a much-needed job will have been completed.
Barton’s Army gave the team a magnificent reception as they ran out on a sweltering evening in a three-quarter full stadium.
In contrast to Anderlecht, where there had been so much trouble, I saw only one cushion thrown from the Villa end.
The fans in the ground behaved themselves admirably and it was noticeable that Villa stewards took up positions which would have evoked admiration from Field Marshal Montgomery.
If ever evidence was needed that the police of Brussels made a mess of their tactics a month ago then it was here.
Villa still have to pay the serious penalty for that disgrace and next season the supporters will be banned from the first home match of the European campaign.
As the teams lined up, a red sky-rocket lit up the Bayern end, crossed overhead while occasional crackers were set off in the stands.
Seconds after the start Gordon Cowans broke out of defence with a long run which Withe wasted with a back-heel.
Seconds later Evans’s header flew across the face of goal and Bayern wilted under the early pressure.
"When Spink was eventually beaten by Augenthaler’s header, Swain headed coolly from the line. Villa were in a fearsome bother a moment later, too, and again Spink rescued them."
The Germans’ slow build-up was typical but when they burst to aggressive action Rummenigge shot weakly.
Gary Shaw was over-elaborate when Withe and Cowans opened a way through but Villa had settled down and beaten off any tendency to freeze up through nerves.
Durnberger hacked down Bremner as the lively Scot headed for left-wing space.
But in the sixth minute Villa produced the first decisive action of the night when Withe outjumped the defence for a resounding header which flew close to the bar.
Evans was concentrating on Rummenigge and brought the superstar down with a blood-vessel-bursting tackle in the middle of the field.
Rimmer had spent a quiet ten minutes when he suddenly began signalling the bench he wanted to come off.
A forlorn figure, he abandonded his goal to Spink, shaking his head in dejection.
It was Spink’s second game for the first team. His other two-and-a-half years ago against Nottingham Forest, on Boxing Day, when Forest themselves held the European Cup.
Storybooks make fortunes out of such tales. Here it was coming true in front of us.
However, it was Muller in the Bayern goal who showed signs of fallibility. He was too intense to hold Morley’s cross at the near post.
There was no panic among Villa players at Rimmer’s sudden disappearance, indeed they were so unaffected that Morley, already mosquito-bite dangerous on the left, had Bayern’s defence anxiously wondering how they were to stop him.
Evans was taking few risks - or prisoners - and sent the stately Breitner crashing to the turf. Neither Shaw nor Withe touches had so far carried conviction but when Withe finally turned, leaving Weiner stumbling, a right-foot shot spurted yards away from goal.
When Swain tripped Horsmann in the 21st minute, referee Konrath had given eight free kicks to Bayern against two to Villa.
Evans was powering his way through the middle and then Cowans reached Shaw for the young striker to wheel on the byline and centre only a couple of yards away from the aggressive Withe.
Bremner’s long shot after 28 minutes was poor reward for an imaginative build-up between Withe and Mortimer.
But at this stage the West Germans seemed bankrupt of attacking ideas. Then like that rocket overhead they flashed Withe with Durnberger menacing when he ran around Swain, for Bayern’s first on-target shot.
Spink clutched this at full length and saved just as crucially from Rumenigge on the half-hour after Breitner had dashed away.
Evans then threw himself in the way of Mathy’s shot as Villa reeled, they were fortunate to escape. Rummenigge showed why he has twice been voted European Player of the Year with a 15-yard overhead kick, decisive and spectacular, which ran in on the byline beside Spink’s post.
The snake had uncoiled but Villa survived.
Villa failed for the second time to pick up Breitner and it was only a desperate lunge by McNaught that prevented a deflating first goal.
Withe, acting in frustration and losing control, chopped down Kraus and was booked for the offence.
Villa had become tense after Rummenigge’s show of glittering skills but, even so, it was 42 minutes before Bayern’s first corner, arriving as the magnificent multitude of Villa fans behind their goal became silent.
Rummenigge, superb in so much that he did, ended the half with two late shots.
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Urgency was still missing from Villa’s game afterwards when the match started with Bayern’s sophisticated pace rather than at Villa’s more hectic version.
Morley, quiet after his determined opening 15 minutes, was evident in a couple of moves but when Mathy wes replaced in midfield by Gutler, Bayern began a series of moves breathtaking in their quality.
Skipper Breitner’s ability to open out the Villa defence was underlined when he chased the rebound of his own free kick to leap acrobatically into a 20-yard volley.
Evans felt that Rummenigge was after the European actor of the year award as well when he made a dramatic fall to what looked like a good tackle.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
Augenthaler, a one-man Light Brigade, dashed past Evans who fell as though shot in front of him. The centre back, however, badly misapplied his right-foot shot.
Augenthaler again pounded down the middle and Breitner swept the ball outside for the unchallenged Durnberger to drive low and bring a marvellous plunging save from Spink.
When Spink was eventually beaten by Augenthaler’s header, Swain headed coolly from the line. Villa were in a fearsome bother a moment later, too, and again Spink rescued them, this time at the near post from Hoeness.
Under strong pressure now, the central defence left Hoeness free, only for the Bayern top-scorer to miss completely from five yards out.
Twenty minutes into the second half Morley produced Villa’s first shot which went high over the bar. But the winger suddenly produced a moment of match-winning brilliance which had taken 66 minutes to arrive.
Shaw beat Dremmier on the right and Morley, taking the path with a disco-dancer’s hip wiggle, passed along Augenthaler, skidded the ball along the line to the six-yard area for Withe to prod in by way of goalkeeper Muller and the post to score.
Bayern were rarely to threaten again. They twice cut out through passes intended for Rummenigge before Cowans darted from the right to drive left-footed into Muller’s arms.
Hoeness’s ill-directed header was Bayern’s first response and then the German Cup winners were forced to raise the tempo. Spink was a little slow to move from his line and in the end just managed to grab the ball before racing to Rummenigge.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
With 12 minutes to go Neidermayer replaced Kraus. There was, so far as Villa fans were concerned, every excuse for the time-wasting during the agonising last minutes.
But hearts stopped at the Villa end when Hoeness checked on to a through ball and shot with three minutes to go.
Linesman Joel Quinion earned the undying gratitude the people of Birmingham by raising for offside.
And then it was all over.
Bayern sat dejected in the centre circle after 43 seconds of injury time which for the Villa contingent must have seemed like 43 years.
Aston Villa, champions of Europe.
In the end, the Villa flock sang ‘Rule Britannia’ lustily as the players left the stadium. It was the most emotional sound of this marvellous occasion.


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Nando's is reopening Birmingham New Street restaurant today

Nando 's has re-opened its restaurant in New Street today .
The move from the peri-peri chicken giant comes in a bid to serve its hungry customers its iconic menu items .
Nando 's is re-opening its Birmingham eatery in New Street , as one of 94 re-openings across the country .
Staff wearing PPE will prepare peri-peri chicken for customers after `` successfully '' running the trial elsewhere in the country , namely Manchester and London .
Nando 's confirmed staff will serve from a `` reduced '' menu to support staff .
Popular items such as peri-peri chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and peri chips are still available to order , the chain confirmed .
Nando 's said that all click and collect orders must be placed online via Nandos.co.uk .
This comes in a bid to avoid queues and keep customers and staff safe .
Customers were also `` encouraged not to travel to the restaurant unnecessarily unless they are picking up a collect order at their allotted time '' , Nando 's says .
Nando 's Birmingham New Street is also operating under a collection service for customers , too .
The chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous for everything from its macho peas and spicy rice to refillable soft drinks , chicken pittas , wraps , burgers and peri-peri seasoned fries .

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Nando's has re-opened its restaurant in New Street today.
The move from the peri-peri chicken giant comes in a bid to serve its hungry customers its iconic menu items.
Nando's is re-opening its Birmingham eatery in New Street, as one of 94 re-openings across the country.
Staff wearing PPE will prepare peri-peri chicken for customers after "successfully" running the trial elsewhere in the country, namely Manchester and London.
Nando's confirmed staff will serve from a "reduced" menu to support staff.
Popular items such as peri-peri chicken wings, butterfly chicken, halloumi sticks and peri chips are still available to order, the chain confirmed.
Nando's said that all click and collect orders must be placed online via Nandos.co.uk.
This comes in a bid to avoid queues and keep customers and staff safe.
Customers were also "encouraged not to travel to the restaurant unnecessarily unless they are picking up a collect order at their allotted time", Nando's says.
Nando's Birmingham New Street is also operating under a collection service for customers, too.
The chain is hugely popular among Brummies, and famous for everything from its macho peas and spicy rice to refillable soft drinks, chicken pittas, wraps, burgers and peri-peri seasoned fries.


birminghammail--2020-05-26--Lichfield’s MP on Dominic Cummings’s lockdown actions

Lichfield and Burntwood ’ s MP Michael Fabricant says if there is undeniable evidence that Dominic Cummings did not maintain the quarantine and so endangered others , he should “ be immediately sacked and face possible prosecution ” .
Yesterday the chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a lengthy explanation of why he travelled to Durham .
And Mr Fabricant said : “ I understand the anger of many people .
Everyone has to abide by the lockdown rules for the safety of others .
It is infuriating when most have stuck to the rules while a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be one rule for some and not for others .
With regard to Dominic Cummings , it is not clear he has broken the rules .
“ He has a vulnerable four year old and – as I understand it - when one of the child ’ s parents became ill , they decided to drive direct to the grandparent ’ s house where the child could be cared for and they could isolate for 14 days in a separate building .
This is permissible under the regulations as there are clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s welfare .
“ Provided that this was adhered to , and in particular that he did not break the full quarantine period , that he remained at home with his wife and came into no contact with others , Cummings acted within the rules .
“ However , if there was undeniable evidence that he did not maintain the quarantine and so endangered others , he should , of course , be immediately sacked and face possible prosecution .
“ I am personally very conscious that there has to be reliable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales ’ several times during the lockdown and this was reported on Twitter and Facebook when , in fact , I was – and still am – in Lichfield .
`` I am always wary when there is an apparent witch hunt aimed at one individual .
There has to be fairness to society as a whole and as applied to an individual .
“ But , I repeat : If there is firm proof that he broke the 14 day quarantine and endangered others , or that he made multiple visits to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then he will have to resign or be sacked .
”

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Lichfield and Burntwood’s MP Michael Fabricant says if there is undeniable evidence that Dominic Cummings did not maintain the quarantine and so endangered others, he should “be immediately sacked and face possible prosecution”.
Yesterday the chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a lengthy explanation of why he travelled to Durham.
And Mr Fabricant said: “I understand the anger of many people. Everyone has to abide by the lockdown rules for the safety of others. It is infuriating when most have stuck to the rules while a few others have ignored them. There cannot be one rule for some and not for others. With regard to Dominic Cummings, it is not clear he has broken the rules.
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“He has a vulnerable four year old and – as I understand it - when one of the child’s parents became ill, they decided to drive direct to the grandparent’s house where the child could be cared for and they could isolate for 14 days in a separate building. This is permissible under the regulations as there are clear written exemptions in the case of children’s welfare.
“Provided that this was adhered to, and in particular that he did not break the full quarantine period, that he remained at home with his wife and came into no contact with others, Cummings acted within the rules.
“However, if there was undeniable evidence that he did not maintain the quarantine and so endangered others, he should, of course, be immediately sacked and face possible prosecution.
“I am personally very conscious that there has to be reliable evidence. I was ‘spotted in Wales’ several times during the lockdown and this was reported on Twitter and Facebook when, in fact, I was – and still am – in Lichfield.
"I am always wary when there is an apparent witch hunt aimed at one individual. There has to be fairness to society as a whole and as applied to an individual.
“But, I repeat: If there is firm proof that he broke the 14 day quarantine and endangered others, or that he made multiple visits to Durham, all of which Cummings denies, then he will have to resign or be sacked.”