birminghammail--2020-02-14--'Failing' Hunters Hill College at centre of safeguarding probe told to scrap overnight stays for boy

'Failing' Hunters Hill College at centre of safeguarding probe told to scrap overnight stays for boys

A special school at the centre of a safeguarding probe is set to end its practice of providing overnight short breaks and respite care for its teenage pupils , saving £1.1 million .
Birmingham City Council has recommended closing the residential provision at troubled Hunters Hill College , where 135 boys from across the city are educated , mostly with complex social , emotional and mental health needs .
But the council 's consultation about the closure proposals , published this week , has exposed divisions between staff and a range of emotions among parents and pupils .
Three staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns about their colleagues providing residential care .
One , identified as a `` fellow member of staff '' at the school , complained that residential staff `` were bringing the morale of the school down and have been providing poor support for pupils for a long time .
They do n't have the skill to meet the boys needs . ''
Another said : `` There are a lot of misguided and emotive claims that can not be substantiated .
The provision is expensive and does not offer value for money .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the practice within residence is unsafe . ''
A third added : `` The school needs to improve and the residential staff ca n't see it and do n't want to change for the better . ''
One pupil urged the council to keep the residential building open - in his heartfelt message he said , saying : `` Please do not keep my residency closed at my school .
I love going to residency three nights a week because I have fun playing with my friends .
We ca n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My mom is proud of me as she says I 'm growing in to a nice young man and I can do more for myself and she proud and I do n't get in to many arguments now like before because I 'm getting on better with people because of the residency . ''
The head of another special school in the city supported closure , arguing the provision was `` creating detriment to the high needs pot ( of money available across the city for high needs special education ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need school places . ''
A foster carer opposed closure , saying a boy in their care `` really enjoyed '' his overnight stays , which gave him valuable social skills and interactions .
Also among the 21 consultation responses was that of a school improvement adviser who said the report into the residential provision `` identifies unsafe , concerning and inadequate practice that the children in the school are exposed to .
It is morally not right to expose pupils to further risk . ''
But a response from a school governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility to support the pupils , adding : `` The facility is vital for these challenged children who otherwise will be constantly in potentially difficult home environments in the city . ''
The school has not provided full boarding places for `` years '' but has been offering overnight stays and evening intervention for up to 31 pupils .
But when safeguarding concerns were raised last summer the service was closed , pending full consultation .
Ofsted inspectors visited the school in September and ruled that the school generally , and the limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were both `` inadequate '' .
Inspectors found , among other things , that the school 's behaviour policy included reference to naughty children being 'hung , drawn and quartered ' .
They also ruled that failures in the boarding provision `` meant that children and young people were not protected . ''
The school , in Spirehouse Lane in Blackwell , Bromsgrove , but maintained by Birmingham City Council , has been in special measures since .
It is currently being overseen by the Forward Education Trust , with additional support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in significant deficit - of around £291,000 .
Closure of the boarding provision will free up the council from having to allocate £1.1 million to the school for boarding provision .
The city 's Cabinet lead for children 's services , Cllr Kate Booth , is expected to support the recommendation to close the service permanently , using delegated powers .
A full investigation into complaints about the school is still under way - though the city council has so far refused to expand on the nature of the investigation other than to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Around 130 boys , aged 11 to 16 , attend the school in Blackwell , located in a leafy lane on the outskirts of Bromsgrove .
The school supports boys with social , emotional and mental health needs .
All pupils have an EHCP - a legal plan setting out the care expected for their education and health .
The boarding facilities , which were rundown and deemed `` beyond economical repair '' , were used to provide respite and short break care for pupiils .
Those affected by the loss of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to other schools if required .

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A special school at the centre of a safeguarding probe is set to end its practice of providing overnight short breaks and respite care for its teenage pupils, saving £1.1 million.
Birmingham City Council has recommended closing the residential provision at troubled Hunters Hill College, where 135 boys from across the city are educated, mostly with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.
But the council's consultation about the closure proposals, published this week, has exposed divisions between staff and a range of emotions among parents and pupils.
Three staff members took the opportunity to flag up concerns about their colleagues providing residential care.
One, identified as a "fellow member of staff" at the school, complained that residential staff "were bringing the morale of the school down and have been providing poor support for pupils for a long time. They don't have the skill to meet the boys needs."
Another said: "There are a lot of misguided and emotive claims that can not be substantiated. The provision is expensive and does not offer value for money. The focus of the provision is skewed and the practice within residence is unsafe."
A third added: "The school needs to improve and the residential staff can't see it and don't want to change for the better."
One pupil urged the council to keep the residential building open - in his heartfelt message he said, saying: "Please do not keep my residency closed at my school. I love going to residency three nights a week because I have fun playing with my friends. We can't have fun like that in school.
"My mom is proud of me as she says I'm growing in to a nice young man and I can do more for myself and she proud and I don't get in to many arguments now like before because I'm getting on better with people because of the residency."
The head of another special school in the city supported closure, arguing the provision was "creating detriment to the high needs pot (of money available across the city for high needs special education), and reducing funding to other pupils...that need school places."
A foster carer opposed closure, saying a boy in their care "really enjoyed" his overnight stays, which gave him valuable social skills and interactions.
Also among the 21 consultation responses was that of a school improvement adviser who said the report into the residential provision "identifies unsafe, concerning and inadequate practice that the children in the school are exposed to. It is morally not right to expose pupils to further risk."
But a response from a school governor urged the council to maintain a reduced facility to support the pupils, adding: "The facility is vital for these challenged children who otherwise will be constantly in potentially difficult home environments in the city."
The school has not provided full boarding places for "years" but has been offering overnight stays and evening intervention for up to 31 pupils.
But when safeguarding concerns were raised last summer the service was closed, pending full consultation.
Ofsted inspectors visited the school in September and ruled that the school generally, and the limited residential provision it provided for some pupils, were both "inadequate".
Inspectors found, among other things, that the school's behaviour policy included reference to naughty children being 'hung, drawn and quartered'.
They also ruled that failures in the boarding provision "meant that children and young people were not protected."
The school, in Spirehouse Lane in Blackwell, Bromsgrove, but maintained by Birmingham City Council, has been in special measures since.
It is currently being overseen by the Forward Education Trust, with additional support from the council.
The school is in significant deficit - of around £291,000. Closure of the boarding provision will free up the council from having to allocate £1.1 million to the school for boarding provision.
The city's Cabinet lead for children's services, Cllr Kate Booth, is expected to support the recommendation to close the service permanently, using delegated powers.
A full investigation into complaints about the school is still under way - though the city council has so far refused to expand on the nature of the investigation other than to confirm it relates to safeguarding issues.
About Hunters Hill College
Around 130 boys, aged 11 to 16, attend the school in Blackwell, located in a leafy lane on the outskirts of Bromsgrove. The school supports boys with social, emotional and mental health needs.
All pupils have an EHCP - a legal plan setting out the care expected for their education and health.
The boarding facilities, which were rundown and deemed "beyond economical repair", were used to provide respite and short break care for pupiils.
Those affected by the loss of the facility would be offered the chance to move to other schools if required.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Shops struggling with parking in Solihull get pledge as hundreds vent anger

Solihull 's roads chief has pledged the council will do all it can to help shops struggling with parking issues , after a high-profile campaign to tackle a shortage of spaces at one popular parade .
Last month The Sharman 's Cross pub had agreed to revisit its parking policy after concerns a previous clampdown had left patrons of nearby businesses on Prospect Lane struggling to find a space .
Before an agreement was reached , hundreds of customers had backed calls for the council to create more bays outside the row of shops .
There was widespread delight online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharman 's Cross spread , but some are still keen for highways chiefs to consider options at the location .
While officers had recently advised no further action in light of the compromise reached between businesses and the Mitchells and Butlers pub , Cllr Hawkins has insisted that Solihull Council will investigate when concerns are raised .
`` If there is an issue bring it to the attention of our officers , bring it to the attention of local councillors , '' he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service .
`` We ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask for , but we will look at it and see what we can do to help these small shopping areas .
`` It would be a shame if someone goes out of business because a simple remedy could n't be found . ''
Commenting on social media , several residents suggested school parking had added to difficulties in the Prospect Lane area .
Lynda Tallis said : `` Still need to put some more parking spaces in front of the shops on the green ; remove half and get extra spaces diagonally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` SMBC need to look into all the parking outside all the small local shops .
`` Shops on Yew Tree Lane and Hermitage Road both could do with approaching the local pubs to help out ie The Flying Elephant and The Grevillle . ''
Solihull Council had previously come under fire for its parking policy in Shirley - where proposed increases in charges were abandoned last year - and Knowle , where controversial changes to the free and display period will be reversed in the coming months .
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He said Browns , the butchers which led the Prospect Lane campaign and has been trading since 1938 , was a perfect example of a vibrant local business .
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Solihull's roads chief has pledged the council will do all it can to help shops struggling with parking issues, after a high-profile campaign to tackle a shortage of spaces at one popular parade.
Last month The Sharman's Cross pub had agreed to revisit its parking policy after concerns a previous clampdown had left patrons of nearby businesses on Prospect Lane struggling to find a space.
Before an agreement was reached, hundreds of customers had backed calls for the council to create more bays outside the row of shops.
There was widespread delight online when news of the deal with The Sharman's Cross spread, but some are still keen for highways chiefs to consider options at the location.
While officers had recently advised no further action in light of the compromise reached between businesses and the Mitchells and Butlers pub, Cllr Hawkins has insisted that Solihull Council will investigate when concerns are raised.
"If there is an issue bring it to the attention of our officers, bring it to the attention of local councillors," he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
"We can't promise we will give everything they ask for, but we will look at it and see what we can do to help these small shopping areas.
"It would be a shame if someone goes out of business because a simple remedy couldn't be found."
Commenting on social media, several residents suggested school parking had added to difficulties in the Prospect Lane area.
Lynda Tallis said: "Still need to put some more parking spaces in front of the shops on the green; remove half and get extra spaces diagonally."
While Jo Paling wrote: "SMBC need to look into all the parking outside all the small local shops.
"Shops on Yew Tree Lane and Hermitage Road both could do with approaching the local pubs to help out ie The Flying Elephant and The Grevillle."
Solihull Council had previously come under fire for its parking policy in Shirley - where proposed increases in charges were abandoned last year - and Knowle, where controversial changes to the free and display period will be reversed in the coming months.
Council leader Ian Courts has insisted the local authority will back those businesses facing growing competition online, with Cllr Hawkins echoing the importance of supporting high streets.
He said Browns, the butchers which led the Prospect Lane campaign and has been trading since 1938, was a perfect example of a vibrant local business.
"Someone like that will employ people, they will pay business rates... we have to make sure that public car parking is fit for purpose."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Pundit makes controversial Jack Grealish transfer declaration – and Aston Villa will hate it

Jack Grealish has ‘ outgrown ’ Aston Villa and needs to move on for the good of his career , according to Alan Smith .
The 24-year-old has demonstrated his obvious ability almost every week this season and former striker Smith , like Grealish a boyhood Villa fan , says the time has come to take the step up to a top Premier League side .
Linked with Manchester United and Manchester City , as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona in recent weeks , Villa are primed to field interest in Grealish in the summer .
Relegation would almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but Smith thinks he should leave even if survival is achieved .
“ Back in the big time now , those fans are having to endure another relegation scrap that could easily end in further heartache , '' he wrote in his Evening Standard column .
“ If that were to happen , another heavy body blow wouldn ’ t be far behind .
The bean counters would probably demand it , what with Financial Fair Play dictating policy .
To raise some much-needed cash , Villa would surely be forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , I think the local hero has already outgrown this team .
Though it pains me to say it , Grealish is too good for Villa in their present state .
The boy needs to move on , whether or not the club stays in the top flight .
“ We ’ ve seen the evidence this season time and again , when Villa ’ s captain has dragged the team forward as its main inspiration .
Even senior teammates look to the 24 year-old to make something happen when things are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League and five assists has been vital for Villa , who are perched one point above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday 's clash against Tottenham .
Smith continued : `` As for goals , he ’ s scored some beauties this season , notably at Old Trafford , where he left David De Gea helpless with a wonderful curler .
As it happens , there ’ s a story going round about Grealish wanting to join United .
True or not , there will be plenty offering big money should Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The thing is , Grealish is a bit different with the way he plays .
He would add something useful to all the top clubs , including Tottenham , Sunday ’ s opponents , who came close to capturing him a couple of summers back . ''

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Jack Grealish has ‘outgrown’ Aston Villa and needs to move on for the good of his career, according to Alan Smith.
The 24-year-old has demonstrated his obvious ability almost every week this season and former striker Smith, like Grealish a boyhood Villa fan, says the time has come to take the step up to a top Premier League side.
Linked with Manchester United and Manchester City, as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona in recent weeks, Villa are primed to field interest in Grealish in the summer.
Relegation would almost certainly result in the midfielder being sold – but Smith thinks he should leave even if survival is achieved.
“Back in the big time now, those fans are having to endure another relegation scrap that could easily end in further heartache," he wrote in his Evening Standard column.
“If that were to happen, another heavy body blow wouldn’t be far behind. The bean counters would probably demand it, what with Financial Fair Play dictating policy. To raise some much-needed cash, Villa would surely be forced to let Jack Grealish go.
“That said, I think the local hero has already outgrown this team. Though it pains me to say it, Grealish is too good for Villa in their present state. The boy needs to move on, whether or not the club stays in the top flight.
“We’ve seen the evidence this season time and again, when Villa’s captain has dragged the team forward as its main inspiration. Even senior teammates look to the 24 year-old to make something happen when things are tight.”
Grealish's haul of seven Premier League and five assists has been vital for Villa, who are perched one point above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday's clash against Tottenham.
Smith continued: "As for goals, he’s scored some beauties this season, notably at Old Trafford, where he left David De Gea helpless with a wonderful curler. As it happens, there’s a story going round about Grealish wanting to join United. True or not, there will be plenty offering big money should Villa decide to put him on the market.
"The thing is, Grealish is a bit different with the way he plays. He would add something useful to all the top clubs, including Tottenham, Sunday’s opponents, who came close to capturing him a couple of summers back."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'It's not about Wolves' - Nuno lets rip after VAR saves Leicester again

Nuno Espirito Santo has been left seething by VAR once more after the technology cost Wolverhampton Wanderers victory against Leicester .
Willy Boly ’ s first half header for Wolves was ruled out by VAR after Pedro Neto was adjudged to be offside in the build-up .
Replays showed a marginal call with Neto ’ s left heel the topic of debate at Stockley Park .
Wolves have had several goals chalked off by VAR this season and this was the second time it ’ s happened against Leicester after opening day drama at the King Power .
Chants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ and ‘ F*** VAR ’ filled Molineux at half-time as Wolves fans vented their anger .
And their manager wasn ’ t best pleased either .
He said : “ I ’ m frustrated with the situation and all that it ’ s involving .
We should not be here sitting and talking about this .
“ The law is the law .
But the question is : is there a clear advantage of a foot that stays behind ?
“ I ’ m still positive .
I ’ m upset , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suddenly it goes down and it becomes an issue .
The concentration of the game , it becomes an issue .
“ It ’ s very hard for the players to sustain this kind of concentration and when they see the images it ’ s even worse .
“ Let ’ s hope that who has to decide can see what ’ s happening , not only with us but with the fans , especially the fans .
Something has to be done.
” The decision to rule out Boly ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike at Anfield which wasn ’ t awarded due to Jonny Castro Otto being a matter of millimetres offside before he crossed it .
There ’ s been plenty more which have gone against Wolves too .
Nuno added : “ Unfortunately it ’ s happening more times for us and that ’ s upsetting , but it ’ s not about Wolves .
“ It ’ s about the game , it ’ s about football , it ’ s about what we had and what we have , about how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game do we want to see ?
It ’ s about all these things .
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Nuno Espirito Santo has been left seething by VAR once more after the technology cost Wolverhampton Wanderers victory against Leicester.
Willy Boly’s first half header for Wolves was ruled out by VAR after Pedro Neto was adjudged to be offside in the build-up. Replays showed a marginal call with Neto’s left heel the topic of debate at Stockley Park.
Wolves have had several goals chalked off by VAR this season and this was the second time it’s happened against Leicester after opening day drama at the King Power.
Chants of ‘It’s not football anymore’ and ‘F*** VAR’ filled Molineux at half-time as Wolves fans vented their anger. And their manager wasn’t best pleased either.
He said: “I’m frustrated with the situation and all that it’s involving. We should not be here sitting and talking about this.
“The law is the law. But the question is: is there a clear advantage of a foot that stays behind?
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“I’m still positive. I’m upset, of course, because Molineux was buzzing and suddenly it goes down and it becomes an issue. The concentration of the game, it becomes an issue.
“It’s very hard for the players to sustain this kind of concentration and when they see the images it’s even worse.
“Let’s hope that who has to decide can see what’s happening, not only with us but with the fans, especially the fans. Something has to be done.”
The decision to rule out Boly’s goal evoked memories of Neto’s strike at Anfield which wasn’t awarded due to Jonny Castro Otto being a matter of millimetres offside before he crossed it.
There’s been plenty more which have gone against Wolves too.
Nuno added: “Unfortunately it’s happening more times for us and that’s upsetting, but it’s not about Wolves.
“It’s about the game, it’s about football, it’s about what we had and what we have, about how we want to go. What kind of game do we want to see? It’s about all these things.”


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Love Island shock recoupling sees Shaughna Phillips dumped from villa

Love Island lost another original islander tonight as Shaughna Phillips was dumped from the villa .
The shock dumping came as Luke M had to choose between Shaughna and Demi in the latest recoupling .
Both girls had made their feelings clear for the Justin Beiber lookalike and he appeared to struggle with his decision when it was his turn to couple up .
Speaking about his decision , Luke said : “ When we do talk , it ’ s easy , the conversations flow and she never fails to make me laugh , I feel like she hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the villa , but I do feel that is going to change.
” Speaking in her post-exit interview , Shaughna said she was happy for Demi and Luke M : `` They are two of the loveliest people I ’ ve ever met .
They ’ re two very good looking people and they ’ re honestly such sweethearts so I can only imagine those two going on to do good things . ''
But she has n't ruled out giving it a go on the outside if he does come out single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain friends with everyone in there .
`` I ’ m more than happy to carry on talking to him .
Obviously depending on how things go with Demi . ''
She added that if she had her time on the ITV2 show again , she 'd dump Callum before Casa Amor so that she could be `` open '' to other potential romances .
But she insisted that her time in the villa was n't wasted as she did end up finding love : `` I have literally found love in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paige . ''
Elsewhere in the recoupling , new boy Jamie chose Natalia and the rest of the couples opted to stay together .
Love Island continues on Sunday night at 9pm on ITV2 .

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Love Island lost another original islander tonight as Shaughna Phillips was dumped from the villa.
The shock dumping came as Luke M had to choose between Shaughna and Demi in the latest recoupling.
Both girls had made their feelings clear for the Justin Beiber lookalike and he appeared to struggle with his decision when it was his turn to couple up.
Speaking about his decision, Luke said: “When we do talk, it’s easy, the conversations flow and she never fails to make me laugh, I feel like she hasn’t had the best luck in the villa, but I do feel that is going to change.”
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Speaking in her post-exit interview, Shaughna said she was happy for Demi and Luke M: "They are two of the loveliest people I’ve ever met. They’re two very good looking people and they’re honestly such sweethearts so I can only imagine those two going on to do good things."
But she hasn't ruled out giving it a go on the outside if he does come out single: "I’m definitely going to remain friends with everyone in there.
"I’m more than happy to carry on talking to him. Obviously depending on how things go with Demi."
She added that if she had her time on the ITV2 show again, she'd dump Callum before Casa Amor so that she could be "open" to other potential romances.
But she insisted that her time in the villa wasn't wasted as she did end up finding love: "I have literally found love in Love Island and it is with my Paige."
Elsewhere in the recoupling, new boy Jamie chose Natalia and the rest of the couples opted to stay together.
Love Island continues on Sunday night at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'Wired up' - How Aston Villa's John Terry will plot the downfall of Jose Mourinho and Tottenham

Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry will plot the downfall of former manager and mentor Jose Mourinho this weekend .
The pair won seven trophies together during a glittering five years at Stamford Bridge over two spells between 2004-2007 and 2013-2015 .
Mourinho , now at Spurs , hand-picked JT to be his captain at Chelsea , and Villa boss Dean Smith said of their strong bond : `` They 've got a deep respect for each other .
JT 's been his captain twice at Chelsea and they 've won a lot of trophies together .
JT 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Jose as a coach and a person when they were at Chelsea .
`` The dynamics are different now .
He 's on my bench and he 's sat behind me giving me bits of information that I 'll need .
We 'll try and plot the downfall of one of his ex-coaches .
`` I suppose the JT and Jose link will add a bit of spice to your lines but , for us , it 's just a game of football .
Jose 's a top coach as we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top of their respective leagues they 've been in and we 'll have to come up with a plan that can hurt Tottenham .
`` I 've said before , Liverpool and Man City are the two outstanding teams and [ Spurs ] just beat Man City 2-0 so we know how tough the game it 'll be . ''
Terry , of course , spent a year playing at Villa Park in the Championship after calling time on his Chelsea career , before taking up a joint-assistant head coach role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 2018 .
The 39-year-old has ambitions to become a Premier League manager but , on match days under Smith , he takes the warm-up , delivers a rallying cry prior to kick-off while , during games , wears an ear piece to feed information back to an analyst in the stands .
`` He is wired up to the analysts upstairs , '' Smith said of Terry 's role on game days .
`` We have a bird 's eye view as well as his own eyes .
`` I always say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and my feel might be different to Richard ’ s or JT ’ s at times .
I like to know what they are thinking .
It gives me an opportunity to run things through my head and process the information before we make decisions .
`` I always stand on the opposite side of the technical area to the opposition .
I just want to concentrate on the game and not get involved with the fourth official or their bench .
I have always had a belief .
I played more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and see your manager losing it on the side it does not really fill you with an awful lot of confidence .
I think it is right I hold myself in control and let others around us lose it . ''
During his tenure at Walsall , Smith was dubbed The Ginger Mourinho by the Saddlers supporters and , ahead of facing off against his namesake at Villa Park on Sunday , Smith said of his nickname : `` I feel he 's not so ginger now !
It was ( a compliment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at , Leyton Orient and then Walsall , Brentford , have been part of my journey and coaching experience .
I 've learnt an awful lot from all of them .
`` I said during a fan Q & A this week , my job here is to leave the club in a better place .
I feel I 've done that at every job I 've been at , I 've left it in a better place .
`` Certainly at Walsall we built them up and at Brentford , I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players I took there and work with .
Hopefully they can join us in the Premier League next year .
`` But it 's not just tactical .
There 's a lot of man management skills that go into it instead .
Every player 's different .
They all need a different message at times to get the best out of them .
For me , it 's about getting to know them , them getting to know me , having a great respect for each other and knowing which buttons to press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho once before , a 4-1 defeat at the Banks 's Stadium in a third-round League Cup tie back in 2015 .
`` It was a great night welcoming Chelsea down the Banks 's , '' said Smith .
`` We had them wobbling for little bits , JT even admits that because he was playing in that game .
`` I think Jimmy O'Connor scored to make it 2-1 and we had a little bit of a fight back but the quality they had in that team !
`` Who could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four-and-a-half years ?
We 're both thankfully managing in the Premier League now , managing right at the top table . ''

Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry will plot the downfall of former manager and mentor Jose Mourinho this weekend.
The pair won seven trophies together during a glittering five years at Stamford Bridge over two spells between 2004-2007 and 2013-2015.
Mourinho, now at Spurs, hand-picked JT to be his captain at Chelsea, and Villa boss Dean Smith said of their strong bond: "They've got a deep respect for each other. JT's been his captain twice at Chelsea and they've won a lot of trophies together. JT's openly spoken about the admiration he has for Jose as a coach and a person when they were at Chelsea.
"The dynamics are different now. He's on my bench and he's sat behind me giving me bits of information that I'll need. We'll try and plot the downfall of one of his ex-coaches.
"I suppose the JT and Jose link will add a bit of spice to your lines but, for us, it's just a game of football. Jose's a top coach as we've seen with all of his teams fighting at the top of their respective leagues they've been in and we'll have to come up with a plan that can hurt Tottenham.
"I've said before, Liverpool and Man City are the two outstanding teams and [Spurs] just beat Man City 2-0 so we know how tough the game it'll be."
Terry, of course, spent a year playing at Villa Park in the Championship after calling time on his Chelsea career, before taking up a joint-assistant head coach role alongside Richard O'Kelly to support Smith in October 2018.
The 39-year-old has ambitions to become a Premier League manager but, on match days under Smith, he takes the warm-up, delivers a rallying cry prior to kick-off while, during games, wears an ear piece to feed information back to an analyst in the stands.
"He is wired up to the analysts upstairs," Smith said of Terry's role on game days. "We have a bird's eye view as well as his own eyes.
"I always say you get a feel in the game and my feel might be different to Richard’s or JT’s at times. I like to know what they are thinking. It gives me an opportunity to run things through my head and process the information before we make decisions.
"I always stand on the opposite side of the technical area to the opposition. I just want to concentrate on the game and not get involved with the fourth official or their bench. I have always had a belief. I played more than 700 games and if you look over and see your manager losing it on the side it does not really fill you with an awful lot of confidence. I think it is right I hold myself in control and let others around us lose it."
During his tenure at Walsall, Smith was dubbed The Ginger Mourinho by the Saddlers supporters and, ahead of facing off against his namesake at Villa Park on Sunday, Smith said of his nickname: "I feel he's not so ginger now! It was (a compliment). Every club I've been at, Leyton Orient and then Walsall, Brentford, have been part of my journey and coaching experience. I've learnt an awful lot from all of them.
"I said during a fan Q&A this week, my job here is to leave the club in a better place. I feel I've done that at every job I've been at, I've left it in a better place.
"Certainly at Walsall we built them up and at Brentford, I love watching them at the moment with the players I took there and work with. Hopefully they can join us in the Premier League next year.
"But it's not just tactical. There's a lot of man management skills that go into it instead. Every player's different. They all need a different message at times to get the best out of them. For me, it's about getting to know them, them getting to know me, having a great respect for each other and knowing which buttons to press."
Smith has come up against Mourinho once before, a 4-1 defeat at the Banks's Stadium in a third-round League Cup tie back in 2015.
"It was a great night welcoming Chelsea down the Banks's," said Smith. "We had them wobbling for little bits, JT even admits that because he was playing in that game.
"I think Jimmy O'Connor scored to make it 2-1 and we had a little bit of a fight back but the quality they had in that team!
"Who could have predicted where we'd both be in four-and-a-half years? We're both thankfully managing in the Premier League now, managing right at the top table."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'Excellent throughout' - Wolves player ratings as Leicester City escape with a point

Wolverhampton Wanderers had to settle for a point against Leicester City at Molineux through a combination of VAR and wasteful finishing .
VAR controversially ruled out Willy Boly ’ s first half header for Wolves with Pedro Neto adjudged to have been offside in the build-up .
Wolves had chances to win it in the second half but the usually potent Raul Jimenez couldn ’ t direct any of his gilt-edged headers past Kasper Schmeichel .
The draw does very little for Wolves or Leicester , who had Hamza Choudhury sent off late on for a second booking .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Premier League games for Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side after their draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford two weeks ago .
Here are our ratings from Molineux : Patricio made one smart stop to his left from Tielemans very early on , as well as a series of routine saves to keep his second successive clean sheet .
Had it not been for VAR Boly would have scored his first goal since his brilliant winner in Istanbul .
VAR ’ s cruel call didn ’ t seem to upset Boly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s work with his usual class and composure .
It was a surprisingly quiet evening for Coady , who would have been expecting much more from the Premier League ’ s leading marksman .
Vardy had very little to feed off and when he was played down the channels , Coady defended well .
A couple of key blocks , which are fast becoming Saiss ’ trademark , set the tone for another good evening .
One thunderous challenge on Pereira halted a promising break for the Foxes too .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is growing in confidence with Boly behind him .
Doherty defended well against the lively Barnes and stopped Maddison during one of the England midfielder ’ s dangerous runs in the second half .
Neves was excellent throughout , even in a drab first half where both teams struggled to find their fluidity .
The midfielder strides around so intelligently and used the ball incredibly well .
Neves ’ excellent recovery run to stop Tielemans prevented Leicester from exposing a three-against-one counter-attack from a Wolves corner in the opening minutes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but out of it he put in a shift for the team .
Dendoncker and Neves coped well with Leicester ’ s three-man midfield .
He was booked for a tactical foul on Barnes early in the second half but tempted Choudhury into the foul which saw the Foxes midfielder sent off .
Jonny defended well up against Leicester dangerman Pereira and managed to limit the Portuguese ’ s threat .
He also had some good moments going forward and put one perfect cross on Jimenez ’ s head in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Neto started brightly and channeled his inner Traore with one sprint past Chilwell down the right .
He managed to tee up Jota at the end of it too but Schmeichel rescued Leicester with a decent stop .
His set piece deliveries were good and Wolves thought they ’ d taken the lead from one of them at the end of the first half .
Neto is playing well , he ’ s just unlucky that Nuno has other superb attacking options .
His time will come .
Jimenez ’ s last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special header against Liverpool , but the Mexican wasn ’ t anywhere near as clinical on this occasion .
He had three headed chances but was unable to work Schmeichel with any of them .
The one in stoppage time , from six yards out , was a bad one .
A couple of pieces of skill in the first half , one of which left Tielemans completely bamboozled , delighted the crowd .
Showed some classy touches but wasn ’ t anywhere near as clinical as he was the last time Leicester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best opportunity arrived early on after Neto played him in but Schmeichel kept out his low left-footed strike .
Lifted the crowd and pushed Leicester back during the final half hour .
Traore found Jimenez with one cross but the Mexican ’ s heading was nothing like we ’ ve come to expect .
Chilwell , who had struggled against Neto , had no answer to Traore ’ s pace and power and decided to foul him whenever he got within range .
Showed some flashes of skill during another brief cameo .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t afraid to put in the hard yards Nuno demands from his forwards .
Almost teed up the winner for Jimenez with an excellent stoppage time corner .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers had to settle for a point against Leicester City at Molineux last night through a combination of VAR and wasteful finishing.
VAR controversially ruled out Willy Boly’s first half header for Wolves with Pedro Neto adjudged to have been offside in the build-up.
Wolves had chances to win it in the second half but the usually potent Raul Jimenez couldn’t direct any of his gilt-edged headers past Kasper Schmeichel.
The draw does very little for Wolves or Leicester, who had Hamza Choudhury sent off late on for a second booking.
It’s the second stalemate in as many Premier League games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side after their draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford two weeks ago.
Here are our ratings from Molineux:
Rui Patricio 7
Patricio made one smart stop to his left from Tielemans very early on, as well as a series of routine saves to keep his second successive clean sheet.
Willy Boly 7.5
Had it not been for VAR Boly would have scored his first goal since his brilliant winner in Istanbul.
(Image: PA)
VAR’s cruel call didn’t seem to upset Boly, who completed a very comfortable night’s work with his usual class and composure.
Conor Coady 7
It was a surprisingly quiet evening for Coady, who would have been expecting much more from the Premier League’s leading marksman.
(Image: PA)
Vardy had very little to feed off and when he was played down the channels, Coady defended well.
Romain Saiss 7
A couple of key blocks, which are fast becoming Saiss’ trademark, set the tone for another good evening. One thunderous challenge on Pereira halted a promising break for the Foxes too.
Matt Doherty 7
This was a much improved defensive effort from Doherty who is growing in confidence with Boly behind him.
Doherty defended well against the lively Barnes and stopped Maddison during one of the England midfielder’s dangerous runs in the second half.
Ruben Neves 8
Neves was excellent throughout, even in a drab first half where both teams struggled to find their fluidity.
The midfielder strides around so intelligently and used the ball incredibly well. Neves’ excellent recovery run to stop Tielemans prevented Leicester from exposing a three-against-one counter-attack from a Wolves corner in the opening minutes.
Leander Dendoncker 6.5
The Belgian wasn’t great in possession, but out of it he put in a shift for the team. Dendoncker and Neves coped well with Leicester’s three-man midfield.
He was booked for a tactical foul on Barnes early in the second half but tempted Choudhury into the foul which saw the Foxes midfielder sent off.
Jonny Otto Castro 7
Jonny defended well up against Leicester dangerman Pereira and managed to limit the Portuguese’s threat. He also had some good moments going forward and put one perfect cross on Jimenez’s head in the first half which the striker should have buried.
(Image: PA)
Pedro Neto 7
Neto started brightly and channeled his inner Traore with one sprint past Chilwell down the right. He managed to tee up Jota at the end of it too but Schmeichel rescued Leicester with a decent stop.
His set piece deliveries were good and Wolves thought they’d taken the lead from one of them at the end of the first half.
Neto is playing well, he’s just unlucky that Nuno has other superb attacking options. His time will come.
Raul Jimenez 6
Jimenez’s last outing at Molineux saw him produce a special header against Liverpool, but the Mexican wasn’t anywhere near as clinical on this occasion.
(Image: PA)
He had three headed chances but was unable to work Schmeichel with any of them. The one in stoppage time, from six yards out, was a bad one.
A couple of pieces of skill in the first half, one of which left Tielemans completely bamboozled, delighted the crowd.
Diogo Jota 6.5
Showed some classy touches but wasn’t anywhere near as clinical as he was the last time Leicester came to town.
(Image: PA)
Jota’s best opportunity arrived early on after Neto played him in but Schmeichel kept out his low left-footed strike.
Substitutes
Adama Traore (for Neto, 64) 7
Lifted the crowd and pushed Leicester back during the final half hour. Traore found Jimenez with one cross but the Mexican’s heading was nothing like we’ve come to expect.
Chilwell, who had struggled against Neto, had no answer to Traore’s pace and power and decided to foul him whenever he got within range.
Daniel Podence (for Jota, 78) 6
Showed some flashes of skill during another brief cameo. He looks like a useful player who isn’t afraid to put in the hard yards Nuno demands from his forwards.
Joao Moutinho (for Neves, 81) 6
Almost teed up the winner for Jimenez with an excellent stoppage time corner.
Not used: Ruddy, Kilman, Buur, Gibbs-White


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Callum O'Hare's Aston Villa contract latest, loan decisions and what the future holds

Callum O'Hare has enjoyed a good few weeks at Coventry City .
The Aston Villa youngster has spent the season on-loan at the club , and he 's been a bit of a hit this season for the Sky Blues .
He 's been one of the main sparks for a side that is pushing for promotion to the Championship .
O'Hare faces a pivotal summer at Villa , but after a good season , what does the future hold for the youngster ?
BirminghamLive 's Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece is here with a lowdown on O'Hare and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been an exciting , electrifying talent .
At present , O'Hare 's a poor man 's Jack Grealish which may not sound like a compliment - but it is .
The fleet-footed youngster manned-up during a loan spell up in the wilderness of Carlisle 12 months ago , earning rave reviews from then-manager Steven Pressley .
He 's an out-and-out play-maker , a No.10 , a player who looks to make things happen at every given opportunity .
As for Villa rating O'Hare , Dean Smith and the coaching staff simply do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup at Villa Park last January while , following his Carlisle loan spell , was heavily involved in pre-season , both Stateside and in Germany .
Smith sent O'Hare out on loan again to test him at Coventry and , once more , the little star from Solihull is impressing .
O'Hare 's deal at Villa Park expires in the summer , with Villa yet to decide on whether to offer the 21-year-old a new long-term contract .
Is he far off the first-team if he is back at Villa next season ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or go down .
If it 's the latter , I believe O'Hare will be offered a new deal while being tasked with kicking on in Grealish 's absence knowing Villa will be a Championship club .
If Villa stay up , Smith will have to decide whether or not O'Hare 's worthy of a contract .
He 's got bags of potential - but can Smith and his staff release that ability given the demands of the Premier League , or will Villa kick-on and buy big should they survive ?
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think Villa would be keen to send him back on loan regardless of the division ?
As mentioned , it all depends if Villa offer O'Hare a new deal .
If the unthinkable happens and Villa drop down , O'Hare stays at Villa Park and will no doubt become a key member of the squad .
He turns 22 in May , so it 's about time he kicks on in the game now , starring at a level he 's more than capable of in the Championship .
I do n't see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back out to Coventry again next term though , regardless of division .
The attacker will develop and could be given a training programme to bulk up , similar to the way Grealish has .
Next season could be now or never for O'Hare at Villa .
Out of the crop of Villa players with contracts expiring in June , O'Hare is the main man Villa supporters want to see tied down .
That speaks volumes as fans know the scary potential O'Hare possesses .
He 's a one of a kind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets going and sees pictures not many other players see in games .
I just think , through no fault of his own , he has n't started as many games as he or Smith would have liked during his time at Cov .
He 's been in and out - more in of late , though - while his goals return has n't been too impressive , three from 35 appearances .
He has made seven assists , though , which shows he 's more of a creator .
As for hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a level .
He 's got to be playing Championship football week in , week out .
He 's good enough but one thing he perhaps struggles with is self-confidence .
O'Hare just needs to believe in himself and , once he starts doing so , he 'll be the bane of opposition players ' lives .

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Callum O'Hare has enjoyed a good few weeks at Coventry City.
The Aston Villa youngster has spent the season on-loan at the club, and he's been a bit of a hit this season for the Sky Blues.
He's been one of the main sparks for a side that is pushing for promotion to the Championship.
O'Hare faces a pivotal summer at Villa, but after a good season,what does the future hold for the youngster?
BirminghamLive's Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece is here with a lowdown on O'Hare and what happens next for him...
How highly do Aston Villa rate Callum O'Hare?
He's always been an exciting, electrifying talent.
At present, O'Hare's a poor man's Jack Grealish which may not sound like a compliment - but it is.
The fleet-footed youngster manned-up during a loan spell up in the wilderness of Carlisle 12 months ago, earning rave reviews from then-manager Steven Pressley.
He's an out-and-out play-maker, a No.10, a player who looks to make things happen at every given opportunity. As for Villa rating O'Hare, Dean Smith and the coaching staff simply do.
Smith started O'Hare in the FA Cup at Villa Park last January while, following his Carlisle loan spell, was heavily involved in pre-season, both Stateside and in Germany. Smith sent O'Hare out on loan again to test him at Coventry and, once more, the little star from Solihull is impressing. O'Hare's deal at Villa Park expires in the summer, with Villa yet to decide on whether to offer the 21-year-old a new long-term contract.
Is he far off the first-team if he is back at Villa next season?
It all depends if Villa stay up or go down. If it's the latter, I believe O'Hare will be offered a new deal while being tasked with kicking on in Grealish's absence knowing Villa will be a Championship club.
If Villa stay up, Smith will have to decide whether or not O'Hare's worthy of a contract. He's got bags of potential - but can Smith and his staff release that ability given the demands of the Premier League, or will Villa kick-on and buy big should they survive? It remains to be seen.
Do you think Villa would be keen to send him back on loan regardless of the division?
As mentioned, it all depends if Villa offer O'Hare a new deal. If the unthinkable happens and Villa drop down, O'Hare stays at Villa Park and will no doubt become a key member of the squad.
He turns 22 in May, so it's about time he kicks on in the game now, starring at a level he's more than capable of in the Championship. I don't see what Villa will gain from O'Hare going back out to Coventry again next term though, regardless of division.
The attacker will develop and could be given a training programme to bulk up, similar to the way Grealish has. Next season could be now or never for O'Hare at Villa.
The verdict
Out of the crop of Villa players with contracts expiring in June, O'Hare is the main man Villa supporters want to see tied down. That speaks volumes as fans know the scary potential O'Hare possesses.
He's a one of a kind, a gem of a player when he gets going and sees pictures not many other players see in games. I just think, through no fault of his own, he hasn't started as many games as he or Smith would have liked during his time at Cov.
He's been in and out - more in of late, though - while his goals return hasn't been too impressive, three from 35 appearances.
He has made seven assists, though, which shows he's more of a creator. As for hopes, I want O'Hare to really step up a level. He's got to be playing Championship football week in, week out.
He's good enough but one thing he perhaps struggles with is self-confidence. O'Hare just needs to believe in himself and, once he starts doing so, he'll be the bane of opposition players' lives.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'What advantage is a shoe lace?' - Wolves fans react after VAR rules out Willy Boly opener

A fresh VAR controversy emerged at Molinuex earlier during the Wolves V Leicester City match in the Premier League .
Wolves appeared to take a first-half lead through Willy Boly .
However , the goal was quickly ruled out after a VAR check under forensic circumstances .
VAR ruled out Boly 's goal after one of Neto 's studs was found to be offside in the build-up to the opener .
Neto was running towards an onside postion to receive the ball back from Jota on a corner , but during the run the back of his heel was adjudged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'goal ' would 've sent Wolves into the break with a one-nil lead .
The fans are n't best pleased .
Here 's some of the reaction : Ryan : He gained such an advantage on the defender .
If thats offside then the whole rule needs changing that ’ s just pathetic .
Katie : Honestly have never hated anything more than VAR in my life .
Ryan : Laughable !
Rules need to change and quick , what advantage is a shoe lace in that period of play ?
?
Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve turned off and put the golf on .
This sport isn ’ t for me anymore .
Richard : VAR a complete joke !
!
It 's not football any more !
!
@ Molda_22 : I used to enjoy watching football .
Now its absolute disgrace .
So angry that i do n't even have the mood to watch the second half .
Stuart : Can you be offside playing the ball backwards from a corner ?
Jesus Christ I just do n't know the game any more Arthur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR call this season .
Just awful .

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A fresh VAR controversy emerged at Molinuex earlier during the Wolves V Leicester City match in the Premier League.
Wolves appeared to take a first-half lead through Willy Boly.
However, the goal was quickly ruled out after a VAR check under forensic circumstances.
VAR ruled out Boly's goal after one of Neto's studs was found to be offside in the build-up to the opener.
Neto was running towards an onside postion to receive the ball back from Jota on a corner, but during the run the back of his heel was adjudged to break the offside line.
(Image: PA)
The 'goal' would've sent Wolves into the break with a one-nil lead.
The fans aren't best pleased. Here's some of the reaction:
Ryan: He gained such an advantage on the defender. If thats offside then the whole rule needs changing that’s just pathetic.
Katie: Honestly have never hated anything more than VAR in my life.
@GoodKidDadCity : HIS STUDS.
Ryan: Laughable! Rules need to change and quick, what advantage is a shoe lace in that period of play??
Steve: Wolves fan for 30 years. I’ve turned off and put the golf on. This sport isn’t for me anymore.
Richard: VAR a complete joke!! It's not football any more!!
Matt: Crackers, absolutely ridiculous.
Michael: Unbelievable. Ruins the game without question
@Molda_22: I used to enjoy watching football. Now its absolute disgrace. So angry that i don't even have the mood to watch the second half.
Stuart: Can you be offside playing the ball backwards from a corner? Jesus Christ I just don't know the game any more
Arthur: That might be the most ridiculous VAR call this season. Just awful.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Police raid chop shop - as man tries to escape with stash of drugs

Two men were arrested after a chop shop was raided by West Midlands Police from Newtown .
The industrial unit was in total disarray when they got there - but another find was to quickly follow .
One man tried to drive off in a 'cloned car ' that was parked outside .
When officers apprehended the would-be getaway driver , they found a stash of drugs which were photographed for a celebratory tweet .
The 'garage ' floor of the latest shop shop to be raided by West Midlands Police included a wheel clearly featuring a BMW logo in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the wheels appeared to be attached to an axle .
Engine parts and other bits were spread around and it looked like part of a bumper was propped up against a wall .
The scene was completed with an open set of drawers with tools , a lifting device and a car with its bonnet up over an engine compartment that had been cannibalised .
The walls were bare breeze blocks or painted blue and white on the opposite side .
Force Response @ ResponseWMP were clearly delighted with their haul .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Newtown Officers swooped on this # chopshop and found a stolen BMW being broken up .
Another cloned car was found outside which he tried to drive off in ... probably as he was dealing with all those drugs in it .
Two in # custody .
Police discovered a BMW 'chop shop ' in Quinton during a stolen car probe at the end of August , 2019 .
A row of high performance cars were in the process of being stripped down .
On December 10 , we reported how four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop '' racket involving more than 100 stolen cars were jailed for a total of 23 years .
You can see the raid on the video above .
The gang of four used two bases in Digbeth to break down luxury motors , some of which were carjacked or stolen after keys were taken in house raids .
On the back of that case , Boyd Howells , a specialist vehicle examiner for West Midlands Police , revealed how he could spot a cloned car in seconds .
He has formulated a valuable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they search for a trusted car .

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Two men were arrested after a chop shop was raided by West Midlands Police from Newtown.
The industrial unit was in total disarray when they got there - but another find was to quickly follow.
One man tried to drive off in a 'cloned car' that was parked outside.
When officers apprehended the would-be getaway driver, they found a stash of drugs which were photographed for a celebratory tweet.
The chop shop scene
(Image: Force Response @ResponseWMP)
The 'garage' floor of the latest shop shop to be raided by West Midlands Police included a wheel clearly featuring a BMW logo in the centre of them.
Two more of the wheels appeared to be attached to an axle.
Engine parts and other bits were spread around and it looked like part of a bumper was propped up against a wall.
(Image: Force Response @ResponseWMP)
The scene was completed with an open set of drawers with tools, a lifting device and a car with its bonnet up over an engine compartment that had been cannibalised.
The walls were bare breeze blocks or painted blue and white on the opposite side.
Force Response @ResponseWMP were clearly delighted with their haul.
In a tweet, they said: "Newtown Officers swooped on this #chopshop and found a stolen BMW being broken up.
Another cloned car was found outside which he tried to drive off in... probably as he was dealing with all those drugs in it. Two in #custody.
Other chop shop news
(Image: Force Response @ResponseWMP)
Police discovered a BMW 'chop shop' in Quinton during a stolen car probe at the end of August, 2019. A row of high performance cars were in the process of being stripped down.
On December 10, we reported how four mechanics involved in a £2million "chop shop" racket involving more than 100 stolen cars were jailed for a total of 23 years.
You can see the raid on the video above.
The gang of four used two bases in Digbeth to break down luxury motors, some of which were carjacked or stolen after keys were taken in house raids.
On the back of that case, Boyd Howells, a specialist vehicle examiner for West Midlands Police, revealed how he could spot a cloned car in seconds.
He has formulated a valuable 12-point plan to help all customers as they search for a trusted car.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--TOMS UK has released its new Marvel collection - but you'll have to be quick

Marvel fans across the country were gutted when Earth 's mightest heroes as we know them came to a sad end with Avengers : Endngame last year .
But now you can take your favourite superheroes wherever you go because TOMS UK has released a Marvel collection of shoes .
The shoe brand has previously worked with Disney on the princess collections and this time it 's Marvel 's turn .
The collection is n't huge so you 'll have to be quick if you do n't want to miss out , but where it lacks in quantity it makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ styles to choose from in the women and men 's sections , while kids have the classic comic print and babies have Hulk and Spider Man slip-ons and sneakers .
If you 're a fan of the classic TOMS style then you can grab the comic print for £55 for adults , £32 for kids and £30 for toddlers .
Meanwhile the TRVL LITE sneakers , which have the superhero logos printed on them , are £75 for adults and the men have an extra high top sneaker for £85 .
For the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the slip-ons are £24 .
Fans of Marvel have been going mad for the new collection on social media .
One person wrote : `` Amazing I am going straight to find me some of those !
! ''
Another said : `` Gorgeous !
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Lots of fun !
!
! ''
You can find the whole collection available to buy on the TOMS UK website .

Marvel fans across the country were gutted when Earth's mightest heroes as we know them came to a sad end with Avengers: Endngame last year.
But now you can take your favourite superheroes wherever you go because TOMS UK has released a Marvel collection of shoes.
The shoe brand has previously worked with Disney on the princess collections and this time it's Marvel's turn.
The collection isn't huge so you'll have to be quick if you don't want to miss out, but where it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality.
There are three styles to choose from in the women and men's sections, while kids have the classic comic print and babies have Hulk and Spider Man slip-ons and sneakers.
If you're a fan of the classic TOMS style then you can grab the comic print for £55 for adults, £32 for kids and £30 for toddlers.
Meanwhile the TRVL LITE sneakers, which have the superhero logos printed on them, are £75 for adults and the men have an extra high top sneaker for £85.
For the babies, the sneakers are £34 and the slip-ons are £24.
Fans of Marvel have been going mad for the new collection on social media.
One person wrote: "Amazing I am going straight to find me some of those!!"
Another said: "Gorgeous!!!! Lots of fun!!!"
You can find the whole collection available to buy on the TOMS UK website.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Explained: Here's what Manchester City's Champions League ban means for Aston Villa

Speculation is rife regarding a path into European competition for Aston Villa .
Villa will contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City next month .
City , however , have been banned from European competition for the next two seasons , subject to appeal .
The Carabao Cup winners usually qualify for the Europa League , but if City ’ s ban is confirmed even victory at Wembley on March 1 will not gain them entry into UEFA ’ s second tier competition .
That does n't mean Villa will benefit in their place , though .
As things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fry than the Europa League anyway as coming second in the Premier League , which seems likely at this stage , would have seen them enter the Champions League .
In that case , before news of today ’ s ban broke , City ’ s potential Europa League spot for winning the Carabao Cup would have been handed to a Premier League team , not a losing Villa at Wembley .
Even amid the extraordinary circumstances of today ’ s news , that is unlikely to change , much to the disappointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while City ’ s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport remains unheard , Villa fans can dream of many potential outcomes .
But it seems there is only one dream that will see Villa gain entry to Europe… and that is as outright winners of the Carabao Cup themselves two weeks on Sunday .
It ’ s a tall order , but anything is possible in football .
`` Manchester City is disappointed but not surprised by today ’ s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber , '' said the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position .
`` In December 2018 , the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City , before any investigation had even begun .
The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver .
`` The Club has formally complained to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was validated by a CAS ruling . ''

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Speculation is rife regarding a path into European competition for Aston Villa.
Villa will contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City next month.
City, however, have been banned from European competition for the next two seasons, subject to appeal.
The Carabao Cup winners usually qualify for the Europa League, but if City’s ban is confirmed even victory at Wembley on March 1 will not gain them entry into UEFA’s second tier competition.
That doesn't mean Villa will benefit in their place, though.
As things stand, City had bigger fish to fry than the Europa League anyway as coming second in the Premier League, which seems likely at this stage, would have seen them enter the Champions League.
In that case, before news of today’s ban broke, City’s potential Europa League spot for winning the Carabao Cup would have been handed to a Premier League team, not a losing Villa at Wembley.
Even amid the extraordinary circumstances of today’s news, that is unlikely to change, much to the disappointment of Villa fans.
Of course, while City’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport remains unheard, Villa fans can dream of many potential outcomes.
But it seems there is only one dream that will see Villa gain entry to Europe… and that is as outright winners of the Carabao Cup themselves two weeks on Sunday.
It’s a tall order, but anything is possible in football.
"Manchester City is disappointed but not surprised by today’s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber," said the club in a statement.
"The Club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position.
"In December 2018, the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun. The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver.
"The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Viewers left cringing as Susan Boyle opens up on wild sex life on Loose Women

Susan Boyle left viewers cringing today when she opened up about her sex life on Loose Women .
It was the singer 's first appearance on the ITV show and as it was Valentine 's Day , the topic of her love life cropped up , reports the Mirror .
Asked about celebrating the day of love , Ms Boyle said : `` I came back with a smile on my face . ''
`` Let ’ s just say he rubbed me up the right way , '' she added .
Throughout the interview , the panelists appeared incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview .
At the end of the chat , Susan was asked whether she had a lover in her life at the moment .
Initially she was evasive but quipped : `` I 've had somebody but I had the sense to end the relationship ! ''
If the panelists felt awkward then they were n't alone as viewers at home took to Twitter in dismay .
One wrote : `` I always feel a bit uncomfortable when Susan Boyle is interviewed .
She seems so vulnerable # LooseWomen . ''
Another said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far # loosewomen . ''
`` Biggest car crash interview since the Prince Andrew one .
# loosewomen # susanboyle , '' added a third .
While a fourth said : `` I like Susan Boyle but this interview is awkward # loosewomen . ''

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Susan Boyle left viewers cringing today when she opened up about her sex life on Loose Women.
It was the singer's first appearance on the ITV show and as it was Valentine's Day, the topic of her love life cropped up, reports the Mirror.
Asked about celebrating the day of love, Ms Boyle said: "I came back with a smile on my face."
"Let’s just say he rubbed me up the right way," she added.
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Throughout the interview, the panelists appeared incredibly uncomfortable as they tried to navigate the interview.
At the end of the chat, Susan was asked whether she had a lover in her life at the moment.
Initially she was evasive but quipped: "I've had somebody but I had the sense to end the relationship!"
If the panelists felt awkward then they weren't alone as viewers at home took to Twitter in dismay.
One wrote: "I always feel a bit uncomfortable when Susan Boyle is interviewed. She seems so vulnerable #LooseWomen."
Another said: "Bloody hell this is cringe so far #loosewomen."
"Biggest car crash interview since the Prince Andrew one. #loosewomen #susanboyle," added a third.
While a fourth said: "I like Susan Boyle but this interview is awkward #loosewomen."
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV


birminghammail--2020-02-14--First Dates is looking for singletons in Birmingham for new series - how to apply

Are you single and sick of all the dating apps ?
Well you 're in luck because First Dates is looking for singletons from Birmingham for its next series .
The Channel 4 series is offering unlucky in love people the chance to find 'the one ' and meet dating guru Fred Sirieix at the same time .
It 's been running for 13 seasons and with 2020 firmly underway , producers are looking for people to be on the show later this year , according to Hull Live .
It 's a fairly lengthy application process but a scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their potential partners so it 's definitely worth it .
If you think this sounds like something you 'd be interested in then here 's how you can apply to be a part of First Dates 2020 .
To apply just head on to the casting website and fill out an application form .
Applicants must be 18 years or over , and of course they must be single .
The rest of the criteria is listed throughout a two-page application process which includes basic contact details as well as a description of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application then goes into more personal questions such as body types , sexual orientation and an attached photo - this is all to help with the matching process .
You 'll also be asked to share your social media details because the team do a lot of online stalking around hopeful applicants to verify who they are and whether they 'd suit the show .

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Are you single and sick of all the dating apps? Well you're in luck because First Dates is looking for singletons from Birmingham for its next series.
The Channel 4 series is offering unlucky in love people the chance to find 'the one' and meet dating guru Fred Sirieix at the same time.
It's been running for 13 seasons and with 2020 firmly underway, producers are looking for people to be on the show later this year, according to Hull Live.
It's a fairly lengthy application process but a scientific method is used to match hopefuls with their potential partners so it's definitely worth it.
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If you think this sounds like something you'd be interested in then here's how you can apply to be a part of First Dates 2020.
How to apply
To apply just head on to the casting website and fill out an application form.
Applicants must be 18 years or over, and of course they must be single.
The rest of the criteria is listed throughout a two-page application process which includes basic contact details as well as a description of themselves and their ideal partner.
The application then goes into more personal questions such as body types, sexual orientation and an attached photo - this is all to help with the matching process.
You'll also be asked to share your social media details because the team do a lot of online stalking around hopeful applicants to verify who they are and whether they'd suit the show.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Explained: What Man City's UEFA ban could mean for Wolves

Manchester City have been banned from next season ’ s UEFA Champions League after breaching Financial Fair Play rules .
City have been given a two-year ban from UEFA competitions and fined €30million .
The decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side are currently second in the Premier League and on course to qualify for next season ’ s Champions League , while they ’ re also in the final of the Carabao Cup .
And their ban from European competition has unsurprisingly been met with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to qualify for Europe .
Behind City are Leicester City , Chelsea , Sheffield United , Tottenham , Everton , Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers - all of whom hope to secure football on the continent for next season .
While it hasn ’ t been confirmed by the Premier League or UEFA , fifth place may now qualify for next season ’ s Champions League .
UEFA rule 4.08 states : `` A club which is not admitted to the competition is replaced by the next best-placed club in the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided the new club fulfils the admission criteria . ''
That would also mean spots sixth , seventh and eighth secure Europa League football if the Carabao Cup and FA Cup are won by clubs who also qualify for Europe through the league .
City are appealing the decision so that could delay when the ban is enforced .

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Manchester City have been banned from next season’s UEFA Champions League after breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
City have been given a two-year ban from UEFA competitions and fined €30million. The decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Pep Guardiola’s side are currently second in the Premier League and on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League, while they’re also in the final of the Carabao Cup.
And their ban from European competition has unsurprisingly been met with plenty of excitement from fans of clubs trying to qualify for Europe.
Behind City are Leicester City, Chelsea, Sheffield United, Tottenham, Everton, Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers - all of whom hope to secure football on the continent for next season.
While it hasn’t been confirmed by the Premier League or UEFA, fifth place may now qualify for next season’s Champions League.
UEFA rule 4.08 states: "A club which is not admitted to the competition is replaced by the next best-placed club in the top domestic championship of the same association, provided the new club fulfils the admission criteria."
That would also mean spots sixth, seventh and eighth secure Europa League football if the Carabao Cup and FA Cup are won by clubs who also qualify for Europe through the league.
City are appealing the decision so that could delay when the ban is enforced.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Man City learn UEFA punishment - and Aston Villa fans all make the same point

Aston Villa 's Carabao Cup opponents Manchester City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons .
That would mean that any victory in the cup final over Villa at Wembley would not allow City to qualify for the Europa League if the ruling stands .
The winners of the competition will enter the Europa League next season , while next season 's cup winners will enter the new Europa Conference League .
The decision by UEFA is currently pending appeal , with City intending to fight the ruling with all of their resources .
'Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber , ' said the club in a statement .
'The Club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position .
'In December 2018 , the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City , before any investigation had even begun .
The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would deliver .
'The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body , a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling . '
City have also been hit with a huge fine of £25 million .
While the resolution to this matter will hinge on the appeal , it has got Villa fans talking - and there 's only one big question on the mind of the Villa fanbase .
Will they qualify for Europe , no matter the result of the cup final ?
Unfortunately , it seems as though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
If City are banned , then the spot will be given to a Premier League finishing position .
Here 's some of the reaction .
Bob : We ’ ve got more chance of playing European football than Man City next season .
@ MrMWB : If City are banned from Europe we should get League Cup euro spot regardless of result , it ’ s only fair ... Robert : We ’ re all going on a European tour James : Man City can now do the decent thing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harry : WE ’ RE ALL GOING ON A EUROPEAN TOUR Luke : Are we in Europe now by default ?
Nath : Does the Villa get Europa League now ?
Stefan : Wait , does this mean we 've qualified for the Europa League ?
Matt : Seriously we ’ re playing a team who have now been proven to have cheated in a cup final , we should be given the the reward of the European spot they can ’ t use it so we should be given it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man City 's European ban effects Villa in the League Cup ...

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Aston Villa's Carabao Cup opponents Manchester City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons.
That would mean that any victory in the cup final over Villa at Wembley would not allow City to qualify for the Europa League if the ruling stands.
The winners of the competition will enter the Europa League next season, while next season's cup winners will enter the new Europa Conference League.
The decision by UEFA is currently pending appeal, with City intending to fight the ruling with all of their resources.
'Manchester City is disappointed but not surprised by today’s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber,' said the club in a statement.
'The Club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position.
'In December 2018, the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun. The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver.
'The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling.'
City have also been hit with a huge fine of £25 million.
While the resolution to this matter will hinge on the appeal, it has got Villa fans talking - and there's only one big question on the mind of the Villa fanbase.
Will they qualify for Europe, no matter the result of the cup final?
Unfortunately, it seems as though only cup winners will progress to European competition. If City are banned, then the spot will be given to a Premier League finishing position.
Here's some of the reaction.
Bob: We’ve got more chance of playing European football than Man City next season.
@MrMWB: If City are banned from Europe we should get League Cup euro spot regardless of result, it’s only fair...
Robert: We’re all going on a European tour
James: Man City can now do the decent thing and play the kids in the cup final.
Harry: WE’RE ALL GOING ON A EUROPEAN TOUR
Luke: Are we in Europe now by default?
Jack: Does VAR apply to UEFA decisions?
Nath: Does the Villa get Europa League now?
Stefan: Wait, does this mean we've qualified for the Europa League?
Matt: Seriously we’re playing a team who have now been proven to have cheated in a cup final, we should be given the the reward of the European spot they can’t use it so we should be given it.
Dan: Trying to work out if Man City's European ban effects Villa in the League Cup...


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Wolves team news: Nuno makes two shock changes for Leicester clash

Nuno Espirito Santo has made two surprise changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers XI for tonight ’ s meeting with Leicester @ @ @ @ @ new injury concerns and star man Adama Traore has shaken off a shoulder problem - @ @ @ @ @ on the bench as Pedro Neto replaces him in attack .
The other major news @ @ @ @ @ Moutinho is replaced by Leander Dendoncker .
Moutinho has played a lot of matches in @ @ @ @ @ taken the opportunity to give him a breather ahead of upcoming Europa League matches .
@ @ @ @ @ again named on the bench after his brief cameo at Old Trafford .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ match at Molineux in almost four months .
Nuno ’ s only absentee remains Ruben @ @ @ @ @ from a hamstring injury .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has made two surprise changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers XI for tonight’s meeting with Leicester City.
Wolves have no new injury concerns and star man Adama Traore has shaken off a shoulder problem - but he is only named on the bench as Pedro Neto replaces him in attack.
The other major news comes in midfield where Joao Moutinho is replaced by Leander Dendoncker. Moutinho has played a lot of matches in recent weeks and Nuno has taken the opportunity to give him a breather ahead of upcoming Europa League matches.
New signing Daniel Podence is again named on the bench after his brief cameo at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Willy Boly starts his first match at Molineux in almost four months.
Nuno’s only absentee remains Ruben Vinagre who is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Dendoncker, Jonny; Neto, Jimenez, Jota
Subs: Ruddy, Kilman, Buur, Moutinho, Gibbs-White, Podence, Adama


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Three-month-old baby Lewys Crawford died from sepsis after doctors failed to give him antibiotics

A three-month-old boy died from sepsis after doctors failed to give him antibiotics , an inquest has found .
Lewys Crawford died from meningococcal septicaemia in 2019 , hours after he was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff .
A jury said the failure of doctors to treat his illness with antibiotics until seven hours after he was admitted had `` significantly contributed '' to his death .
The jury found the little boy died from natural causes contributed to by neglect and that there were gross failures in his care .
Graeme Hughes , senior coroner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inquest in Pontypridd that Lewys was admitted to the hospital 's A & E department on March 21 2019 with a high temperature .
But despite a nurse suspecting he had sepsis , doctors disagreed and instead diagnosed him with a viral infection .
It was not until seven hours later that he was finally diagnosed with sepsis and treated , but he died just over eight hours after that on March 22 at 11.10pm .
Expert witness Professor Parviz Habibi told the inquest that on the balance of probabilities , had Lewys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of his admission to hospital he would have survived .
The jury foreman told the inquest there had been a `` gross failure up to and including 11.30pm on March 21 2019 '' .
The coroner said he would consider whether to issue a prevention of future deaths report .
Following the inquest , Lewys 's parents Aiden Crawford and Kirsty Link said in a statement that they wanted to ensure `` lessons were learnt '' from his death .
They said : `` This inquest has been horrific for everyone involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failings of the health board and its staff which led to Lewys 's death .
`` Shortly after taking Lewys to A & E , there were missed opportunities to give Lewys the lifesaving treatment he so desperately needed . ''
They added : `` This process has been about getting justice for Lewys and thankfully measures are being put in place at the health board to ensure that what happened to Lewys is n't repeated under any circumstances .
`` We want to ensure that lessons have been learnt and that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we went through with Lewys .
`` Lewys will be forever missed and loved dearly by us and all the family and we will all cherish our memories of the short time we had with him . ''

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A three-month-old boy died from sepsis after doctors failed to give him antibiotics, an inquest has found.
Lewys Crawford died from meningococcal septicaemia in 2019, hours after he was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
A jury said the failure of doctors to treat his illness with antibiotics until seven hours after he was admitted had "significantly contributed" to his death.
The jury found the little boy died from natural causes contributed to by neglect and that there were gross failures in his care.
Graeme Hughes, senior coroner for South Wales Central, told the inquest in Pontypridd that Lewys was admitted to the hospital's A&E department on March 21 2019 with a high temperature.
But despite a nurse suspecting he had sepsis, doctors disagreed and instead diagnosed him with a viral infection.
(Image: Kirsty Link)
It was not until seven hours later that he was finally diagnosed with sepsis and treated, but he died just over eight hours after that on March 22 at 11.10pm.
Expert witness Professor Parviz Habibi told the inquest that on the balance of probabilities, had Lewys been given antibiotics within the first three-and-a-half hours of his admission to hospital he would have survived.
The jury foreman told the inquest there had been a "gross failure up to and including 11.30pm on March 21 2019".
The coroner said he would consider whether to issue a prevention of future deaths report.
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Following the inquest, Lewys's parents Aiden Crawford and Kirsty Link said in a statement that they wanted to ensure "lessons were learnt" from his death.
They said: "This inquest has been horrific for everyone involved and we have heard evidence of significant failings of the health board and its staff which led to Lewys's death.
"Shortly after taking Lewys to A&E, there were missed opportunities to give Lewys the lifesaving treatment he so desperately needed."
They added: "This process has been about getting justice for Lewys and thankfully measures are being put in place at the health board to ensure that what happened to Lewys isn't repeated under any circumstances.
"We want to ensure that lessons have been learnt and that no other family has to go through what we went through with Lewys.
"Lewys will be forever missed and loved dearly by us and all the family and we will all cherish our memories of the short time we had with him."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Harvey Weinstein 'was so powerful he saw victims as disposables'

Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them `` complete disposables '' , a prosecutor has said .
Joan Illuzzi-Orbon was delivering closing arguments at the fallen movie mogul 's rape trial in New York City .
`` The universe is run by me and they do n't get to complain when they get stepped on , spit on , demoralised and , yes , raped and abused by me - the king , '' Ms Illuzzi-Orbon said , mimicking Weinstein .
Using a TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prosecutors displayed photos of Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra and five other accusers who also gave evidence .
Ms Illuzzi told jurors that aside from the more successful Sciorra , the others were `` complete disposables .
They were never going to be in his world '' .
She also showed a side-by-side comparison of Sciorra 's evidence about confronting Weinstein in the mid-1990s after he allegedly raped her and similar evidence from his rape accuser about how the mogul reacted when she told him she had a boyfriend in 2013 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was going to hit me right there , '' Sciorra told the court .
With the click of a button , the rape accuser 's evidence popped up : `` His eyes changed and he was not there .
They were very black and he ripped me up . ''
Ms Illuzzi 's closing came a day after the defence offered an hours-long closing argument painting the prosecution 's case as a `` sinister tale '' and the allegations as `` regret renamed as rape '' .
Weinstein , 67 , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on a different woman , Mimi Haleyi , in 2006 .
Other accusers including Sciorra gave evidence as part of a prosecution effort to show he used the same tactics to victimise many women over the years .
In response to defence claims that Ms Haleyi and the alleged rape victim were opportunists who had consensual sex with Weinstein because they thought it would help their careers , prosecutors were seeking to focus the jury 's attention on accusers ' harrowing accounts alleging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , masturbation , lewd propositions and casting couch experiences .
Some women said Weinstein ignored pleas of `` no , no , no '' as he assaulted them .
The woman Weinstein is charged with raping said he would turn violent when he could not get his way and added : `` If he heard the word 'no ' , it was like a trigger for him . ''
Another woman recalled Weinstein sneering , `` You 'll never make it in this business , this is how this industry works , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The prosecution 's task has been complicated because the women he is charged with assaulting did not abandon him after the alleged encounters .
In her closing argument on Thursday , Weinstein lawyer Donna Rotunno accused prosecutors of creating an alternative universe that `` strips adult women of common sense , autonomy and responsibility '' .
`` In this script the powerful man is the villain and he 's so unattractive and large that no woman would ever want to sleep with him voluntarily .
Regret does not exist in this world , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables", a prosecutor has said.
Joan Illuzzi-Orbon was delivering closing arguments at the fallen movie mogul's rape trial in New York City.
"The universe is run by me and they don't get to complain when they get stepped on, spit on, demoralised and, yes, raped and abused by me - the king," Ms Illuzzi-Orbon said, mimicking Weinstein.
Using a TV monitor next to the jury box, the prosecutors displayed photos of Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra and five other accusers who also gave evidence.
Ms Illuzzi told jurors that aside from the more successful Sciorra, the others were "complete disposables. They were never going to be in his world".
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She also showed a side-by-side comparison of Sciorra's evidence about confronting Weinstein in the mid-1990s after he allegedly raped her and similar evidence from his rape accuser about how the mogul reacted when she told him she had a boyfriend in 2013.
"His eyes went black and I thought he was going to hit me right there," Sciorra told the court. With the click of a button, the rape accuser's evidence popped up: "His eyes changed and he was not there. They were very black and he ripped me up."
Ms Illuzzi's closing came a day after the defence offered an hours-long closing argument painting the prosecution's case as a "sinister tale" and the allegations as "regret renamed as rape".
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Weinstein, 67, is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on a different woman, Mimi Haleyi, in 2006. Other accusers including Sciorra gave evidence as part of a prosecution effort to show he used the same tactics to victimise many women over the years.
In response to defence claims that Ms Haleyi and the alleged rape victim were opportunists who had consensual sex with Weinstein because they thought it would help their careers, prosecutors were seeking to focus the jury's attention on accusers' harrowing accounts alleging rapes, forced oral sex, groping, masturbation, lewd propositions and casting couch experiences.
Some women said Weinstein ignored pleas of "no, no, no" as he assaulted them. The woman Weinstein is charged with raping said he would turn violent when he could not get his way and added: "If he heard the word 'no', it was like a trigger for him."
Another woman recalled Weinstein sneering, "You'll never make it in this business, this is how this industry works," when she laughed off his advances.
The prosecution's task has been complicated because the women he is charged with assaulting did not abandon him after the alleged encounters.
In her closing argument on Thursday, Weinstein lawyer Donna Rotunno accused prosecutors of creating an alternative universe that "strips adult women of common sense, autonomy and responsibility".
"In this script the powerful man is the villain and he's so unattractive and large that no woman would ever want to sleep with him voluntarily. Regret does not exist in this world, only regret renamed as rape."