birminghammail--2020-01-11--AC Milan chief breaks silence on Pepe Reina to Aston Villa transfer

AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has broken his silence on Pepe Reina 's move to Aston Villa .
The @ @ @ @ @ a deal that would bring him to Villa Park on an initial six-month loan , @ @ @ @ @ with an option to buy at the end of the season .
Former Liverpool and @ @ @ @ @ joining the club as a replacement for injured number one Tom Heaton , who suffered @ @ @ @ @ the New Year 's Day win at Burnley .
The 37-year-old has only made one @ @ @ @ @ starting stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma keeping Reina out of the side .
Following the Rossoneri 's @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , Pioli was quizzed on the progress of a deal to bring Asmir Begovic @ @ @ @ @ to replace Villa -bound Reina .
“ Any nearly deals are not concluded , so @ @ @ @ @ they are made official , '' he is quoted as saying by Football Italia .

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birminghammail--2020-01-11--Report names Aston Villa's top two January transfer targets

A report has named who they believe to be Aston Villa 's top two January transfer targets .
Dean Smith 's side are set to be active this month and have already signed up midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan until the end of the season from Chelsea .
A goalkeeper - Pepe Reina is set to sign for the club - and a striker to replace the injured Wesley Moraes are a top priority as Villa look to secure their Premier League status and avoid an immediate relegation back to the Championship .
The club have been linked with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents seek to find new sides for their clients .
Zimbabwe striker Tino Kadewere is the latest name touted as a possible option for Smith and Villa , the Le Havre striker netting an impressive 17 goals in 19 games this season .
Meanwhile Villa have been perennially linked with Krzysztof Piatek since the window opened , while Dwight Gayle and Eddie Nketiah have emerged as targets .
However , the Mirror claim Norwich City 's Emiliano Buendia and Said Benrahma of Brentford are the club 's two targets this month .
Buendia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up seven goals for Daniel Farke 's bottom side .
Benrahma , who played under Smith during his time coaching the Bees , is in fine form for Thomas Frank 's promotion-chasers and scored again today .

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A report has named who they believe to be Aston Villa's top two January transfer targets.
Dean Smith 's side are set to be active this month and have already signed up midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan until the end of the season from Chelsea.
A goalkeeper - Pepe Reina is set to sign for the club - and a striker to replace the injured Wesley Moraes are a top priority as Villa look to secure their Premier League status and avoid an immediate relegation back to the Championship.
The club have been linked with no end of players this season, as agents seek to find new sides for their clients.
Zimbabwe striker Tino Kadewere is the latest name touted as a possible option for Smith and Villa, the Le Havre striker netting an impressive 17 goals in 19 games this season.
Meanwhile Villa have been perennially linked with Krzysztof Piatek since the window opened, while Dwight Gayle and Eddie Nketiah have emerged as targets.
However, the Mirror claim Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia and Said Benrahma of Brentford are the club's two targets this month.
Buendia, an attacking midfielder, has set up seven goals for Daniel Farke's bottom side.
Benrahma, who played under Smith during his time coaching the Bees, is in fine form for Thomas Frank's promotion-chasers and scored again today.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Deserved' - The Newcastle United verdict that will frustrate Wolves fans

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hailed his goalkeeper but bemoaned his rotten luck with injuries after a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux .
The Magpies ended a three-game losing run after Miguel Almiron 's third goal in six games earned a share of the points.. Leander Dendoncker levelled for the hosts soon after before fine save from Martin Dubravka to thwart Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto ensured Newcastle survived their latest crop of injuries .
They lost Paul Dummett and Dwight Gayle to injury here and now have 12 players in the treatment room .
And Bruce said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserved something .
They ran a million miles and their resilience was there for everyone to see .
`` We lacked a bit of quality in the top end of the pitch but I could n't fault their effort and endeavour .
“ We scored a great goal .
Unfortunately after that we did n't carry the threat with the loss of Dwight .
All in all you thank your goalkeeper who made two great saves.
” Praising Dúbravka , Bruce added : `` He 's done that a few times and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very good goalkeeper so we hope that continues . ''
He also paid tribute to Newcastle goalscorer Almirón , saying : `` He is a top , top player .
He trains every day and he 's tough and resilient .
He had that little bit of quality today . ''

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Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hailed his goalkeeper but bemoaned his rotten luck with injuries after a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux.
The Magpies ended a three-game losing run after Miguel Almiron's third goal in six games earned a share of the points..
Leander Dendoncker levelled for the hosts soon after before fine save from Martin Dubravka to thwart Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto ensured Newcastle survived their latest crop of injuries.
They lost Paul Dummett and Dwight Gayle to injury here and now have 12 players in the treatment room.
And Bruce said: "With the problems we've got we deserved something. They ran a million miles and their resilience was there for everyone to see.
"We lacked a bit of quality in the top end of the pitch but I couldn't fault their effort and endeavour.
“We scored a great goal. Unfortunately after that we didn't carry the threat with the loss of Dwight. All in all you thank your goalkeeper who made two great saves.”
Praising Dúbravka, Bruce added: "He's done that a few times and we're blessed to have a very, very good goalkeeper so we hope that continues."
He also paid tribute to Newcastle goalscorer Almirón, saying: "He is a top, top player. He trains every day and he's tough and resilient. He had that little bit of quality today."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Wolves linked with blockbuster transfer for Atletico Madrid star

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a stunning move for Atletico Madrid star Thomas Lemar .
Reports in Spain today have claimed that the Arsenal target could move to Wolves this month .
Lemar has also been touted as a possible signing for Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur .
Mundo Deportivo , via Sport Witness , claim Lemar could move to Wolves and that his agent Jorge Mendes would be key to any deal .
Mendes has a working relationship with Wolves as an advisor and has helped the club secure the services of star striker Raul Jimenez and team-mates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your round up of all things Wolves ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Wolves fans all saying same thing - READ For all your latest WWFC news , opinion , analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can follow our Wolves reporter Alex Dicken on Twitter , and his email address is Alex.Dicken @ reachplc.com The Portuguese superagent , it is said , was key in securing Joao Felix 's move to Atletico from Benfica in the summer .
Lemar moved to the Spanish capital in a £60 million deal from Monaco in July 2018 and Diego Simeone 's side are reportedly keen to recoup most of that outlay .
They would prefer a permanent deal , but a loan-to-buy transaction could work too .
Lemar has only started nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is yet to register a single goal or assist this campaign .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a stunning move for Atletico Madrid star Thomas Lemar.
Reports in Spain today have claimed that the Arsenal target could move to Wolves this month.
Lemar has also been touted as a possible signing for Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Mundo Deportivo , via Sport Witness , claim Lemar could move to Wolves and that his agent Jorge Mendes would be key to any deal.
Mendes has a working relationship with Wolves as an advisor and has helped the club secure the services of star striker Raul Jimenez and team-mates Diogo Jota and Jonny Otto.
The Portuguese superagent, it is said, was key in securing Joao Felix's move to Atletico from Benfica in the summer.
Lemar moved to the Spanish capital in a £60 million deal from Monaco in July 2018 and Diego Simeone's side are reportedly keen to recoup most of that outlay.
They would prefer a permanent deal, but a loan-to-buy transaction could work too.
Lemar has only started nine League games for Atleti this season and is yet to register a single goal or assist this campaign.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--The Masked Singer's Chameleon unmasked after viewers convinced it was Declan Donnelly

Justin Hawkins from The Darkness has been unmasked as Chameleon on The Masked Singer .
The singer said he decided to take part `` because I wanted to show you guys I was still alive '' .
It comes a week after EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer was the first to reveal herself after she came last and was forced to take off her Butterfly outfit .
And viewers thought the Chameleon was none other than Declan Donnelly of Ant and Dec fame , the Mirror reports The Chameleon - who strutted around the stage with a bulge that drew a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Creep by Radiohead as his first song , and had a distinctly Geordie twang to his performance .
Other clues given by the mystery celeb also seem to hint at Dec being the face behind the mask , including his having `` many talents '' and a background as `` a dazzling urban act '' .
Whoever it is `` once provided the voice of a children ’ s cartoon character '' the character teased .
Viewers took to Twitter with their best guesses , with one writing : `` I have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what am I doing , rewatching # TheMaskedSinger to convince myself that the chameleon is Dec from Ant and Dec and the hedgehog is Rob Brydon . ''
Another said : `` Those of you who watched # TheMaskedSinger last night , who thinks the chameleon is Dec ?
`` I ’ m still convinced that it could be , the voice sounded like him at times and the clue was he voiced a cartoon character and obviously Dec voiced Engie Benjy . ''
And third laughed : `` Watching the masked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dec @ antanddec for a sec they said many backgrounds but one thing more than another ( presenter ) and it lowkey looks and sounds like dec HELPPPP . ''
In a tweet , Dec Donnelly said : `` Well # MaskedSinger was bats**t nuts but I have to say I really enjoyed it !
`` Like nothing else on telly .
Great job @ joeldommett , @ ThisisDavina , @ RitaOra , @ wossy & @ kenjeong .
D . ''

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Justin Hawkins from The Darkness has been unmasked as Chameleon on The Masked Singer.
The singer said he decided to take part "because I wanted to show you guys I was still alive".
It comes a week after EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer was the first to reveal herself after she came last and was forced to take off her Butterfly outfit.
And viewers thought the Chameleon was none other than Declan Donnelly of Ant and Dec fame, the Mirror reports
The Chameleon - who strutted around the stage with a bulge that drew a lot of comments on Twitter - sang Creep by Radiohead as his first song, and had a distinctly Geordie twang to his performance.
(Image: ITV)
Other clues given by the mystery celeb also seem to hint at Dec being the face behind the mask, including his having "many talents" and a background as "a dazzling urban act".
Whoever it is "once provided the voice of a children’s cartoon character" the character teased.
Viewers took to Twitter with their best guesses, with one writing: "I have an exam tomorrow and need to be revising but what am I doing, rewatching #TheMaskedSinger to convince myself that the chameleon is Dec from Ant and Dec and the hedgehog is Rob Brydon."
Another said: "Those of you who watched #TheMaskedSinger last night, who thinks the chameleon is Dec?
"I’m still convinced that it could be, the voice sounded like him at times and the clue was he voiced a cartoon character and obviously Dec voiced Engie Benjy."
And third laughed: "Watching the masked singer and literally thought the chameleon was dec @antanddec for a sec they said many backgrounds but one thing more than another (presenter) and it lowkey looks and sounds like dec HELPPPP."
(Image: ITV)
In a tweet, Dec Donnelly said: "Well #MaskedSinger was bats**t nuts but I have to say I really enjoyed it!
"Like nothing else on telly. Great job @joeldommett , @ThisisDavina , @RitaOra , @wossy & @kenjeong. D."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Aston Villa are set to complete this January transfer next week - report

Aston Villa are set to rubber-stamp a deal for Barcelona starlet Louie Barry on Monday or Tuesday , according to @ @ @ @ @ side will seal the deal for the former West Bromwich Albion youngster after agreeing a @ @ @ @ @ 16-year-old , according to reports in Spain .
Mundo Deportivo , via Sport Witness , @ @ @ @ @ reached an agreement after Barry failed to convince the top brass at Barcelona 's La @ @ @ @ @ joined Barca in July last year following a decade at the Baggies but is now @ @ @ @ @ Camp .
Villa are concentrating on sealing their Premier League survival but are still making @ @ @ @ @ future .
Aston -born Barry made just three appearances for Barcelona 's UEFA Youth League @ @ @ @ @ regular for the Baggies ' youth teams before his departure .

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Aston Villa are set to rubber-stamp a deal for Barcelona starlet Louie Barry on Monday or Tuesday, according to reports.
Dean Smith 's side will seal the deal for the former West Bromwich Albion youngster after agreeing a €1.5 million deal for the 16-year-old, according to reports in Spain.
Mundo Deportivo , via Sport Witness , say the two sides have reached an agreement after Barry failed to convince the top brass at Barcelona's La Masia academy.
Barry only joined Barca in July last year following a decade at the Baggies but is now set to depart the Nou Camp.
Villa are concentrating on sealing their Premier League survival but are still making moves to secure their long-term future.
Aston -born Barry made just three appearances for Barcelona's UEFA Youth League side, but was a regular for the Baggies' youth teams before his departure.
He's been capped 14 times for England's youth sides.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Wolves fans are all saying the same thing after frustrating draw with Newcastle United

Newcastle put a dent in Wolves ' top five hopes after Miguel Almiron earned a point at Molineux .
The Magpies rode their luck but held on for a deserved 1-1 draw after two stunning saves from Martin Dubravka .
The goalkeeper superbly denied Raul Jimenez and then Pedro Neto while Matthew Longstaff cleared off the line from Matt Doherty .
Leander Dendoncker had cancelled out Almiron 's first-half opener to leave Wolves seventh and three points behind the Premier League 's top five .
But fans were all saying the same thing after braving the weather to see their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought they should win .
This is what they have been saying on social media ... Ianph : Wolves you are at a crossroads .
You either spend decent money and get players in or you risk losing Nuno and the players we have .
Will be a waste of time what 's been achieved if you let it all slide .
Polecat : This is the month we find out if Fosun walk the walk ... ... or are just talk .
Dmbwolf : Nuno is doing great .
The players are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much that they can do with such a small squad .
Substitutes are rarely used because our bench is weak .
Jeff Shi talks of Champions League football .
To get there , we need a Champions League squad .
Not just first team .
Geoff Deakin : The problem/frustrating thing with the way Wolves recruit is the bottom line that there has to be a potential for making a profit ( in a deal ) which is always going to restrict who we can and can ’ t buy .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backfire on us this time around .
I hope I ’ m wrong .
Brian Bould : Obvious to all , a larger squad is needed quickly .
The players have performed miracles to get us where we are .
Ambition the key now .
Mark Turner : We need another striker to replace Cutrone , another midfielder to drive forward as all our play is down the wings and another defender .
Maybe another left winger too .
Alex Regueir : Final delivery was decent today but not great .
Adama and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but finishing was missing and Newcastle parked the bus .
Their keeper had a blistering performance .
But yes , we should do better .
Grumpy Bison : Conceded early AGAIN .
Could n't break down an inferior , defensive team AGAIN .
£200m spent on players and Nuno has a bench of kids and a first team that does n't know how to do anything but counter attack .
How long do we have to tolerate the same mistakes repeated over and over ?
Mathias Lewis : Not a good result and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this was a fantastic opportunity to get back into the top six sadly not taken .
We need reinforcements .
We have no-one on the bench .
C'mon boys .
Porta1987 : We need players !
Attack-minded players .
The only player we have to take us forward is Adama .
Let ’ s get another good defender and a good attacking player and then I ’ ll be happy .
Christian : So much for Nuno wanting a small squad ... ..we have n't a first XI at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Poor !
Newcastle are shocking .
We really should have put them to the sword .
Richard : It 's a big ask for a tiny squad to perform week in , week out with the amount of games we 've had .
Tom Gibson : We didn ’ t lose the game , took a point and had our chances .
On another day we ’ d have won that .
Nick Allen : Well if there ’ s anything we can take from this , it ’ s that new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
It will happen , just need to up our game in the meantime .
Rordon Gamsey : We need to start winning the games we should win .
Poor result , need signings desperately .
Some players simply not creative enough .

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Newcastle put a dent in Wolves ' top five hopes after Miguel Almiron earned a point at Molineux.
The Magpies rode their luck but held on for a deserved 1-1 draw after two stunning saves from Martin Dubravka.
The goalkeeper superbly denied Raul Jimenez and then Pedro Neto while Matthew Longstaff cleared off the line from Matt Doherty.
Leander Dendoncker had cancelled out Almiron's first-half opener to leave Wolves seventh and three points behind the Premier League's top five.
But fans were all saying the same thing after braving the weather to see their team draw a game many of them thought they should win.
This is what they have been saying on social media...
Ianph: Wolves you are at a crossroads. You either spend decent money and get players in or you risk losing Nuno and the players we have. Will be a waste of time what's been achieved if you let it all slide.
Polecat: This is the month we find out if Fosun walk the walk......or are just talk.
Dmbwolf: Nuno is doing great. The players are doing great. But there's only so much that they can do with such a small squad. Substitutes are rarely used because our bench is weak. Jeff Shi talks of Champions League football. To get there, we need a Champions League squad. Not just first team.
Geoff Deakin: The problem/frustrating thing with the way Wolves recruit is the bottom line that there has to be a potential for making a profit (in a deal) which is always going to restrict who we can and can’t buy. I honestly think this strategy is going to backfire on us this time around. I hope I’m wrong.
Brian Bould: Obvious to all, a larger squad is needed quickly. The players have performed miracles to get us where we are. Ambition the key now.
Mark Turner: We need another striker to replace Cutrone, another midfielder to drive forward as all our play is down the wings and another defender. Maybe another left winger too.
Alex Regueir: Final delivery was decent today but not great. Adama and Neto put in some nice crosses/passes, but finishing was missing and Newcastle parked the bus. Their keeper had a blistering performance. But yes, we should do better.
Grumpy Bison: Conceded early AGAIN. Couldn't break down an inferior, defensive team AGAIN. £200m spent on players and Nuno has a bench of kids and a first team that doesn't know how to do anything but counter attack. How long do we have to tolerate the same mistakes repeated over and over?
Mathias Lewis: Not a good result and bitterly disappointing. With Spurs playing Liverpool, this was a fantastic opportunity to get back into the top six sadly not taken. We need reinforcements. We have no-one on the bench. C'mon boys.
Porta1987: We need players! Attack-minded players. The only player we have to take us forward is Adama. Let’s get another good defender and a good attacking player and then I’ll be happy.
Christian: So much for Nuno wanting a small squad.....we haven't a first XI at the moment, let alone a squad.
Shaun Smith: Poor! Newcastle are shocking. We really should have put them to the sword.
Richard: It's a big ask for a tiny squad to perform week in, week out with the amount of games we've had.
Tom Gibson: We didn’t lose the game, took a point and had our chances. On another day we’d have won that.
Nick Allen: Well if there’s anything we can take from this, it’s that new signings for depth would go a long way. It will happen, just need to up our game in the meantime.
Rordon Gamsey: We need to start winning the games we should win. Poor result, need signings desperately. Some players simply not creative enough.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--The Queen and Prince Harry set for 'crisis talks' over his and Meghan Markle's future

The Queen will host crisis talks with senior royals and the Duke of Sussex on Monday in a bid to find a solution to Meghan and Harry 's future roles .
The head of state will be joined at her private Norfolk estate of Sandringham by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge for the crunch meeting - where the `` next steps '' will be decided , a source has told the PA news agency .
It will be the first time the four will have met since the issue engulfed the royal family , and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland , William from his Kensington Palace apartment and Harry from Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle .
Before them will be a range of options , and it is likely the royals will try to come to some agreement before the meeting ends to stop the immediate crisis causing lasting damage to the monarchy .
Harry and Meghan are said to have left the Queen and senior royals feeling `` hurt '' by their bombshell announcement they plan to step back as senior royals , become financially independent and split their time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Thursday , the Queen , Charles and William gave orders for their households to work with the Sussexes ' team to quickly find a `` workable solution '' to their desire to change the direction of their royal lives , but still support the Queen .
A royal source said : `` The family will gather on Monday at Sandringham to talk things through , attended by Her Majesty , the Prince of Wales , the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex .
`` Following a series of meetings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are a range of possibilities for the family to review which take into account the thinking the Sussexes outlined earlier in the week .
`` As we have said previously , making a change to the working life and role in the monarchy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex requires complex and thoughtful discussions .
`` Next steps will be agreed at the meeting , the request for this to be resolved at pace is still her Majesty 's wish - the aim remains days not weeks .
`` There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take time to be implemented . ''
Meghan flew to Canada a few days ago where she spent an extended festive break with Harry and baby son Archie in the province of British Columbia .
She is with her child , but the source said it is hoped the duchess will be able to participate remotely in the meeting .
Ahead of the meeting , the royals will be given written proposals produced by their offices and others , including relevant government departments from the UK and Canada , where it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second home .
It is not known who else , if anyone , will be at the meeting - but it is likely the private secretaries of the four royals may join part of the talks to assist with any questions .
The atmosphere could be tense in light of how the Sussexes ' announcement was made , with the Queen and other senior royals not consulted about its content or timing .
The Sussexes ' statement - and a new official Sussexroyal.com website - have thrown up important questions about funding for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to their royal events and how they will pay for their future lifestyles .
And their desire for a half-way house , as both members of the monarchy and private individuals making a living , has been described as a `` toxic mix '' by David McClure , an investigator into royal finances .
He said : `` The history of senior royals making money - the two is a toxic mix .
It has n't worked well in the past . ''
`` How can you be half-in , half-out - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other half earn your own income with TV , lectures , books ?
It is fraught with dangers . ''
He estimated Harry 's wealth as between £10-15 million , while he suggested former actress Meghan was worth £2-3 million .
Harry and Meghan receive the majority of the funding for their public duties , and some of their private costs , from Charles - who pays the expenses out of the multimillion-pound income from his private Duchy of Cornwall estate .
But they wish to stop receiving money from the taxpayer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds - so they can earn what their website describes as a `` professional income '' .
Other important issues to resolve include who will pay for the substantial security cost of protecting the couple and their baby son if they spend large portions of the year in Canada and possibly America .

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The Queen will host crisis talks with senior royals and the Duke of Sussex on Monday in a bid to find a solution to Meghan and Harry's future roles.
The head of state will be joined at her private Norfolk estate of Sandringham by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge for the crunch meeting - where the "next steps" will be decided, a source has told the PA news agency.
It will be the first time the four will have met since the issue engulfed the royal family, and it is thought Charles will be travelling from Birkhall in Scotland, William from his Kensington Palace apartment and Harry from Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle.
Before them will be a range of options, and it is likely the royals will try to come to some agreement before the meeting ends to stop the immediate crisis causing lasting damage to the monarchy.
Harry and Meghan are said to have left the Queen and senior royals feeling "hurt" by their bombshell announcement they plan to step back as senior royals, become financially independent and split their time between the UK and North America.
(Image: PA)
On Thursday, the Queen, Charles and William gave orders for their households to work with the Sussexes' team to quickly find a "workable solution" to their desire to change the direction of their royal lives, but still support the Queen.
A royal source said: "The family will gather on Monday at Sandringham to talk things through, attended by Her Majesty, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.
"Following a series of meetings and consultations across the last few days, there are a range of possibilities for the family to review which take into account the thinking the Sussexes outlined earlier in the week.
"As we have said previously, making a change to the working life and role in the monarchy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex requires complex and thoughtful discussions.
"Next steps will be agreed at the meeting, the request for this to be resolved at pace is still her Majesty's wish - the aim remains days not weeks.
"There is genuine agreement and understanding that any decision will take time to be implemented."
(Image: PA)
Meghan flew to Canada a few days ago where she spent an extended festive break with Harry and baby son Archie in the province of British Columbia.
She is with her child, but the source said it is hoped the duchess will be able to participate remotely in the meeting.
Ahead of the meeting, the royals will be given written proposals produced by their offices and others, including relevant government departments from the UK and Canada, where it is thought Harry and Meghan will establish a second home.
It is not known who else, if anyone, will be at the meeting - but it is likely the private secretaries of the four royals may join part of the talks to assist with any questions.
The atmosphere could be tense in light of how the Sussexes' announcement was made, with the Queen and other senior royals not consulted about its content or timing.
The Sussexes' statement - and a new official Sussexroyal.com website - have thrown up important questions about funding for the couple's round-the-clock security, media access to their royal events and how they will pay for their future lifestyles.
And their desire for a half-way house, as both members of the monarchy and private individuals making a living, has been described as a "toxic mix" by David McClure, an investigator into royal finances.
He said: "The history of senior royals making money - the two is a toxic mix. It hasn't worked well in the past."
"How can you be half-in, half-out - half the week perform public duties and the other half earn your own income with TV, lectures, books? It is fraught with dangers."
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He estimated Harry's wealth as between £10-15 million, while he suggested former actress Meghan was worth £2-3 million.
Harry and Meghan receive the majority of the funding for their public duties, and some of their private costs, from Charles - who pays the expenses out of the multimillion-pound income from his private Duchy of Cornwall estate.
But they wish to stop receiving money from the taxpayer - in the form of Sovereign Grant funds - so they can earn what their website describes as a "professional income".
Other important issues to resolve include who will pay for the substantial security cost of protecting the couple and their baby son if they spend large portions of the year in Canada and possibly America.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Tino Kadewere to Aston Villa transfer latest: Big hint dropped as fans send message

The latest name linked with a move to Aston Villa is Le Havre striker Tino Kadewere .
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Villa 's Premier League rivals Norwich City , Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United .
French top tier side Olympique Lyon have been heavily linked with the Zimbabwe international , with reports in France tonight claiming the club scouted Kadewere last night .
The forward is in demand after a stunning start to the season , with 17 goals and four assists in 19 matches alerting top clubs domestically and on the continent .
And we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this evening , producing a profile , fan reaction and more .
Here 's all the stories we 've published on Kadewere tonight ... Villa are being linked with a move for French second tier forward Tino Kadewere .
Football Insider say Villa and Newcastle are interested in the Le Havre striker .
The report adds that Le Havre value the 24-year-old at £15 million .
A Zimbabwe international - a team-mate of Villa 's Marvelous Nakamba - he has netted 17 League goals in 19 games this season .
He 's also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 Le Havre .
Everything you need to know on Kadewere Villa are being linked with a move for striker Kadewere .
The Le Havre sensation is also said to be interesting Villa 's Premier League rivals Newcastle , Tottenham and Norwich .
North of the border , Scottish giants Celtic are also said to be keen on Kadewere .
The 24-year-old Zimbabwe international is enjoying a fine season in the French second tier .
Reported Villa target Kadewere has admitted previously that he would be open to a move to England .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Premier League rivals Norwich , Tottenham and Newcastle are interested in the 24-year-old .
Meanwhile , Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to be keen on the 17-goal ace .
Le Havre , it is being reported , want to keep hold of the Zimbabwe international but would sell at the right price .
What the fans have made of the rumours Villa fans have been reacting to speculation linking them with a move for Le Havre striker Kadewere .
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals Newcastle , Spurs and Norwich .
The 24-year-old has netted 17 goals in 19 games this season , chipping in with four assists in a breakout season for the striker .
That 's attracted the interest of Villa and Newcastle , who are reportedly keen on making a move for the forward .
Read much more HERE .
Lyon have once again scouted reported Villa transfer target Kadewere .
According to Eurosport France , Lyon director of recruitment Flo Maurice watched Kadewere in action for Le Havre on Friday night .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Premier League trio Newcastle , Tottenham and Norwich were interested in the 24-year-old .
Kadewere has scored 17 goals in 19 appearances this season , chipping in with four assists .

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The latest name linked with a move to Aston Villa is Le Havre striker Tino Kadewere.
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Villa 's Premier League rivals Norwich City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
French top tier side Olympique Lyon have been heavily linked with the Zimbabwe international, with reports in France tonight claiming the club scouted Kadewere last night.
The forward is in demand after a stunning start to the season, with 17 goals and four assists in 19 matches alerting top clubs domestically and on the continent.
And we've covered the story extensively since news broke this evening, producing a profile, fan reaction and more.
Here's all the stories we've published on Kadewere tonight...
Villa and Newcastle linked with Tino Kadewere
Villa are being linked with a move for French second tier forward Tino Kadewere.
Football Insider say Villa and Newcastle are interested in the Le Havre striker.
The report adds that Le Havre value the 24-year-old at £15 million.
A Zimbabwe international - a team-mate of Villa's Marvelous Nakamba - he has netted 17 League goals in 19 games this season.
He's also chipped in with four assists for Ligue 2 Le Havre.
Full piece HERE .
Everything you need to know on Kadewere
Villa are being linked with a move for striker Kadewere.
The Le Havre sensation is also said to be interesting Villa's Premier League rivals Newcastle, Tottenham and Norwich.
North of the border, Scottish giants Celtic are also said to be keen on Kadewere.
The 24-year-old Zimbabwe international is enjoying a fine season in the French second tier.
Read a full low-down on Kadewere HERE .
Kadewere drops big transfer hint
Reported Villa target Kadewere has admitted previously that he would be open to a move to England.
Reports this evening claim that Villa and their Premier League rivals Norwich, Tottenham and Newcastle are interested in the 24-year-old.
Meanwhile, Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to be keen on the 17-goal ace .
Le Havre, it is being reported, want to keep hold of the Zimbabwe international but would sell at the right price.
More HERE .
What the fans have made of the rumours
Villa fans have been reacting to speculation linking them with a move for Le Havre striker Kadewere.
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Villa's Premier League rivals Newcastle, Spurs and Norwich.
The 24-year-old has netted 17 goals in 19 games this season , chipping in with four assists in a breakout season for the striker.
That's attracted the interest of Villa and Newcastle, who are reportedly keen on making a move for the forward.
Read much more HERE .
Fresh twist in Villa's pursuit of Kadewere
Lyon have once again scouted reported Villa transfer target Kadewere.
According to Eurosport France, Lyon director of recruitment Flo Maurice watched Kadewere in action for Le Havre on Friday night.
Earlier on tonight it was reported that Villa and Premier League trio Newcastle, Tottenham and Norwich were interested in the 24-year-old.
Kadewere has scored 17 goals in 19 appearances this season, chipping in with four assists.
Full piece HERE .


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday January 11

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 27, 28, 46, 51, 55, 57
The Bonus Ball is 14.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £7.2 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 01, 08, 09, 10, 29.
The Thunderball is 10.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Fresh twist in Aston Villa's £15m transfer pursuit of Tino Kadewere - report

Olympique Lyon have once again scouted reported Aston Villa transfer target Tino Kadewere .
According to Eurosport France , Lyon @ @ @ @ @ watched Kadewere in action for Le Havre on Friday night .
Earlier on tonight it @ @ @ @ @ Premier League trio Newcastle United , Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City were interested in the @ @ @ @ @ 17 goals in 19 appearances this season , chipping in with four assists .
Lyon @ @ @ @ @ , have already had a £12 million bid rejected for the Zimbabwe international this month @ @ @ @ @ for £15m .
Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to have registered an interest @ @ @ @ @ 's side are in the market for a new striker this month , with Wesley @ @ @ @ @ after the star striker picked up a season-ending knee injury at Burnley on New Year @ @ @ @ @ also been linked with Eddie Nketiah , former fan favourite Christian Benteke and Chelsea 's @ @ @

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Olympique Lyon have once again scouted reported Aston Villa transfer target Tino Kadewere.
According to Eurosport France , Lyon director of recruitment Flo Maurice watched Kadewere in action for Le Havre on Friday night.
Earlier on tonight it was reported that Villa and Premier League trio Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City were interested in the 24-year-old.
Kadewere has scored 17 goals in 19 appearances this season, chipping in with four assists.
Lyon, it has been reported, have already had a £12 million bid rejected for the Zimbabwe international this month with Le Havre holding out for £15m.
Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to have registered an interest in Kadewere.
Dean Smith 's side are in the market for a new striker this month, with Wesley Moraes needing to be replaced after the star striker picked up a season-ending knee injury at Burnley on New Year's Day.
Villa have also been linked with Eddie Nketiah, former fan favourite Christian Benteke and Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Amy Schumer's inspirational message after revealing IVF trauma

Amy Schumer has said she is `` staying positive '' and that she hopes to get her embryos frozen .
The US actress and husband Chris Fischer are hoping to have another baby after welcoming son Gene in May last year .
Schumer , 38 , previously admitted she was feeling `` really run down and emotional '' after a week of IVF , and asked her followers to share their experiences of similar treatment .
In her latest post , she said : `` Thank you ladies and a few gentleman .
We are gon na freeze embryos hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food after and drink Gatorade .
Ice the area .
Take arnica and put arnica on the bruises .
`` To be patient and kind to myself and that there are sooooo many of us willing to be there for each other .
`` Your stories helped me more than you can imagine .
I feel incredibly lucky .
I 'm really hoping this works and staying positive .
Much much love ! ''
Schumer also shared a photo of herself lying on an examination table with her feet in a stirrup , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chef Fischer became parents to Gene on May 5 last year .
Throughout her first pregnancy , the star battled severe morning sickness , known as hyperemesis gravidarum .

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Amy Schumer has said she is "staying positive" and that she hopes to get her embryos frozen.
The US actress and husband Chris Fischer are hoping to have another baby after welcoming son Gene in May last year.
Schumer, 38, previously admitted she was feeling "really run down and emotional" after a week of IVF, and asked her followers to share their experiences of similar treatment.
In her latest post, she said: "Thank you ladies and a few gentleman. We are gonna freeze embryos hopefully.
"I learned to eat salty food after and drink Gatorade. Ice the area. Take arnica and put arnica on the bruises.
"To be patient and kind to myself and that there are sooooo many of us willing to be there for each other.
"Your stories helped me more than you can imagine. I feel incredibly lucky. I'm really hoping this works and staying positive. Much much love!"
She added a strong arm emoji.
Schumer also shared a photo of herself lying on an examination table with her feet in a stirrup, waiting for treatment.
She and celebrity chef Fischer became parents to Gene on May 5 last year.
Throughout her first pregnancy, the star battled severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Liam Gallagher's one-word reaction to BRIT Award snub is perfect

Liam Gallagher responded to being snubbed in the Brit nominations by describing the situation as `` BIBLICAL '' .
He said on Twitter : `` No Brit award nomination BIBLICAL c'mon you know LG . ''
Former Oasis rocker Liam had an especially successful 2019 , with Why Me ?
Why Not .
debuting at number one and becoming the biggest selling vinyl of the year .
He was last nominated in 2018 in the best male solo category .
A number of grime and UK hip hop artists feature on this year 's list .
However , Little Simz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bumper year in which she starred in the Netflix revival of Top Boy and released her third Mercury Prize-nominated album Grey Area .
In the international categories , pop superstar Taylor Swift is absent following a year in which she returned to the spotlight with the album Lover .
Swift 's nemesis , Kanye West , also does not make the international categories despite releasing two albums of gospel-influenced music in 2019 .
The international group gong was axed this year , making it impossible for influential K-pop acts such as BTS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no Korean solo artists feature on either the international male or female lists despite the genre 's booming popularity .
Slowthai , Hot Chip , Solange and grime star Kano are also notably absent .

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Liam Gallagher responded to being snubbed in the Brit nominations by describing the situation as "BIBLICAL".
He said on Twitter: "No Brit award nomination BIBLICAL c'mon you know LG."
Former Oasis rocker Liam had an especially successful 2019, with Why Me? Why Not. debuting at number one and becoming the biggest selling vinyl of the year.
He was last nominated in 2018 in the best male solo category.
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A number of grime and UK hip hop artists feature on this year's list.
However, Little Simz is another to be snubbed despite having a bumper year in which she starred in the Netflix revival of Top Boy and released her third Mercury Prize-nominated album Grey Area.
In the international categories, pop superstar Taylor Swift is absent following a year in which she returned to the spotlight with the album Lover.
Swift's nemesis, Kanye West, also does not make the international categories despite releasing two albums of gospel-influenced music in 2019.
The international group gong was axed this year, making it impossible for influential K-pop acts such as BTS and Blackpink to be recognised.
However, no Korean solo artists feature on either the international male or female lists despite the genre's booming popularity.
Slowthai, Hot Chip, Solange and grime star Kano are also notably absent.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Announce Bowen' - Anxious West Brom fans demanding new recruits as more points are dropped

An own goal by keeper Sam Johnstone denied West Brom victory , but Slaven Bilic 's side still returned to the top of the Championship following a 2-2 draw with Charlton at the Valley .
The Baggies twice took the lead , first through Kenneth Zohore , who struck the winner when the sides met in the FA Cup six days previously , and then Hal Robson-Kanu at the start of the second half after Josh Davison had levelled .
But they failed to claim a first win in five league games when Charlton equalised again , and their fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won again to close the gap on the top two , prompting pleas for head coach Bilic to sign players , practice defending from set-pieces… and change his goalkeeper .
This is what the fans have been saying on social media ... Alex Wells : When ’ s the good performances gon na start coming because we ’ re gon na need them at some point .
If we don ’ t win next week , that ’ s it - promotion slipping at a very significant rate .
Sam : Need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gap is getting smaller each game , not good enough .
Bomber 's Boots : Come on , this needs sorting .
Glad we 're top again and at least we did n't lose , but it 's disappointing that we keep leaking goals .
Really need to address this ASAP .
Andy Leeman : We really need to start picking up three points again .
I know we ’ re top but Brentford are a real danger to the top two now .
A couple of players needed .
John Whitehouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the division .
Slav has got to give Bond a run .
Simon Cooper : Sort out defending of high balls in the box .
Ollie Cook : Tell Slav to buy some players .
Ben Silk : Tell him to sort out our defending .
Dan : Hegazi at the back and a `` goalscorer '' - boing boing top of the league .
Keegan : Be grateful that Leeds lost , but we really need to step up .
This ( promotion ) fight is far from over .
Jack Pallett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should ’ ve killed the game off after our second goal .
Do we practise set-pieces in training ?
Doesn ’ t look like it .
Hopefully Grady starts the next game .
John : We need signings in the window .
We need a left-back and a midfielder imo .
Diangana did well when he came on .
Zahore was class again .
I ’ ll take the point but we are drawing so many games .
Need to get back on the winning run .
Big game against Stoke next up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawing games against teams like this as it will only come back to haunt us .
All season we ’ ve been conceding stupid goals .
Hegazi has got to start our next game and we need more of a clinical goalscorer up top .
Josh Evitts : Starting to throw it away .
These next few months I am going to be so tense if we ’ re going to keep throwing leads away .
Josh Tetley : Played 27 and drawn 11 times ... .
almost half of those are against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good enough .
The gap to third place is getting closer .

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An own goal by keeper Sam Johnstone denied West Brom victory, but Slaven Bilic's side still returned to the top of the Championship following a 2-2 draw with Charlton at the Valley.
The Baggies twice took the lead, first through Kenneth Zohore , who struck the winner when the sides met in the FA Cup six days previously, and then Hal Robson-Kanu at the start of the second half after Josh Davison had levelled.
But they failed to claim a first win in five league games when Charlton equalised again, and their fans are now getting very twitchy.
Brentford won again to close the gap on the top two, prompting pleas for head coach Bilic to sign players, practice defending from set-pieces… and change his goalkeeper.
This is what the fans have been saying on social media...
Alex Wells: When’s the good performances gonna start coming because we’re gonna need them at some point. If we don’t win next week, that’s it - promotion slipping at a very significant rate.
Sam: Need to be killing the poor teams off, the gap is getting smaller each game, not good enough.
Bomber's Boots: Come on, this needs sorting. Glad we're top again and at least we didn't lose, but it's disappointing that we keep leaking goals. Really need to address this ASAP.
Andy Leeman: We really need to start picking up three points again. I know we’re top but Brentford are a real danger to the top two now. A couple of players needed.
John Whitehouse: Johnston is the worst keeper in the division. Slav has got to give Bond a run.
Simon Cooper: Sort out defending of high balls in the box.
Ollie Cook: Tell Slav to buy some players.
Ben Silk: Tell him to sort out our defending.
Dan: Hegazi at the back and a "goalscorer" - boing boing top of the league.
Ben Simmonds: Announce Bowen.
Keegan: Be grateful that Leeds lost, but we really need to step up. This (promotion) fight is far from over.
Jack Pallett: Not good enough that. We should’ve killed the game off after our second goal. Do we practise set-pieces in training? Doesn’t look like it. Hopefully Grady starts the next game.
John: We need signings in the window. We need a left-back and a midfielder imo. Diangana did well when he came on. Zahore was class again. I’ll take the point but we are drawing so many games. Need to get back on the winning run. Big game against Stoke next up.
Dan: Can’t keep drawing games against teams like this as it will only come back to haunt us. All season we’ve been conceding stupid goals. Hegazi has got to start our next game and we need more of a clinical goalscorer up top.
Josh Evitts: Starting to throw it away. These next few months I am going to be so tense if we’re going to keep throwing leads away.
Josh Tetley: Played 27 and drawn 11 times.... almost half of those are against teams struggling to avoid relegation. Not good enough. The gap to third place is getting closer.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Toxic' - Birmingham City fans aren't happy with Harlee Dean as they spot Pep talk

A lot of Birmingham City fans are unhappy with captain Harlee Dean , following his red card in Blues ' @ @ @ @ @ .
The 28-year-old defender was dismissed in the closing minutes of the 2-1 win at @ @ @ @ @ shown two yellow cards .
His second caution might have been borderline , as Dean @ @ @ @ @ away from James Collins .
But his first yellow card was fully deserved as he @ @ @ @ @ to end a home breakaway .
Dean is now suspended for two matches , having @ @ @ @ @ this season , so will miss league matches against Cardiff City and Middlesbrough .
And @ @ @ @ @ vented their anger towards him on Twitter on Saturday night , with some spotting manager @ @ @ @ @ after the final whistle .

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A lot of Birmingham City fans are unhappy with captain Harlee Dean, following his red card in Blues' Championship victory against Luton Town.
The 28-year-old defender was dismissed in the closing minutes of the 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road, after being shown two yellow cards.
His second caution might have been borderline, as Dean appeared to toe the ball away from James Collins.
But his first yellow card was fully deserved as he cynically scythed down Kazenga LuaLua to end a home breakaway.
Dean is now suspended for two matches, having already been sent off once this season, so will miss league matches against Cardiff City and Middlesbrough.
And a lot of Blues fans vented their anger towards him on Twitter on Saturday night, with some spotting manager Pep Clotet talking to him after the final whistle.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Don't write him off' - Aston Villa fans send transfer message over Tino Kadewere

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to speculation linking them with a move for Le Havre striker Tino Kadewere .
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Villa 's Premier League rivals Newcastle United , Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur .
The 24-year-old has netted 17 goals in 19 games this season , chipping in with four assists in a breakout season for the striker .
That 's attracted the interest of Villa and Newcastle , who are reportedly keen on making a move for the forward .
Le Havre bosses w ant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Olympique Lyon already seeing a £12m bid rejected according to reports .
Now Villa fans have had their say on the latest link to a striker , with Dean Smith keen on a replacement for the injured Wesley Moraes who has been sidelined for the rest of the campaign with a serious knee problem .
Here 's the pick of the reaction on social media ... @ Paul_c55 : Apart from PSG the French Ligue 1 is rubbish.And this guy plays in the tier below .
Are we getting desperate ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but who knows if this is true or not .
We have been liked with every single striker @ totalvillan : How can we even gauge this guy ?
He plays in the French second tier .
That 's the equivalent of our league one or two .
Would you be gassed if we signed Ivan Toney at Peterborough ?
He 's scored 15 in league one .
Same thing .
@ shane_avfc : It ’ s alright banging goals in all over the world in these Micky mouse leagues but the premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gravy ... .
@ cratesofhippos : Kante and Mahrez both came from the French second tier .
Do n't write him off because of that .
@ terryreid2 : Here we go again..be glad when the window shuts @ sandbrook10 : Second tier in France No chance

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to speculation linking them with a move for Le Havre striker Tino Kadewere.
Kadewere is also said to be interesting Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Villa 's Premier League rivals Newcastle United, Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur.
The 24-year-old has netted 17 goals in 19 games this season , chipping in with four assists in a breakout season for the striker.
That's attracted the interest of Villa and Newcastle, who are reportedly keen on making a move for the forward.
Le Havre bosses w ant £15 million for the Zimbabwe international , with Olympique Lyon already seeing a £12m bid rejected according to reports.
Now Villa fans have had their say on the latest link to a striker, with Dean Smith keen on a replacement for the injured Wesley Moraes who has been sidelined for the rest of the campaign with a serious knee problem.
Here's the pick of the reaction on social media...
@ UpTheVilla96 : Who
@ Paul_c55 : Apart from PSG the French Ligue 1 is rubbish.And this guy plays in the tier below. Are we getting desperate?
@ chrisquain : Looks like a decent striker but who knows if this is true or not. We have been liked with every single striker
@ totalvillan : How can we even gauge this guy? He plays in the French second tier. That's the equivalent of our league one or two. Would you be gassed if we signed Ivan Toney at Peterborough? He's scored 15 in league one. Same thing.
@ shane_avfc : It’s alright banging goals in all over the world in these Micky mouse leagues but the premier league is a totally different flavour of gravy....
@ cratesofhippos : Kante and Mahrez both came from the French second tier. Don't write him off because of that.
@ terryreid2 : Here we go again..be glad when the window shuts
@ sandbrook10 : Second tier in France No chance
@ richjhewson : We’re getting a bit desperate
@ villaboy89 : Sign him #avfc


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Golden Globes 2021 hosts announced after Ricky Gervais controversy

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share hosting duties at the Golden Globes ceremony next year .
Poehler herself made @ @ @ @ @ just a week after this year 's ceremony was held with Ricky Gervais as its @ @ @ @ @ no two funnier people anywhere , '' Poehler joked .
A tongue-in-cheek Poehler said the @ @ @ @ @ pair found time in their busy schedules to take on the Globes .
They have @ @ @ @ @ before .
At last Sunday 's ceremony , Gervais 's jokes in his fifth turn @ @ @ @ @ and reactions from the celebrity audience .
Poehler and Fey have previously earned a warmer @ @ @ @ @ .
Gervais repeatedly said during the ceremony that it was the last time he intended @ @ @ @ @ , president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association , which bestows the TV and movie @ @ @ @ @ There 's no denying that Tina and Amy 's comedic chemistry is infectious .
`` @ @ @ @ @ see the dynamic duo return to the Golden Globes stage . ''

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share hosting duties at the Golden Globes ceremony next year.
Poehler herself made the announcement on Saturday, just a week after this year's ceremony was held with Ricky Gervais as its host.
"There are no two funnier people anywhere," Poehler joked.
A tongue-in-cheek Poehler said the NBC network is glad the pair found time in their busy schedules to take on the Globes. They have hosted the ceremony three times before.
At last Sunday's ceremony, Gervais's jokes in his fifth turn as host received mixed reviews and reactions from the celebrity audience.
Poehler and Fey have previously earned a warmer reception for their comedic approach.
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Gervais repeatedly said during the ceremony that it was the last time he intended to host.
Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which bestows the TV and movie awards, said: "There's no denying that Tina and Amy's comedic chemistry is infectious.
"We can't wait to see the dynamic duo return to the Golden Globes stage."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Anything is possible' - Tino Kadewere drops big transfer hint amid Aston Villa speculation

Reported Aston Villa target Tino Kadewere has admitted previously that he would be open to a move to England .
Reports this evening claim that Villa and their Premier League rivals Norwich City , Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are interested in the 24-year-old .
Meanwhile , Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to be keen on the 17-goal ace .
Le Havre , it is being reported , want to keep hold of the Zimbabwe international but would sell at the right price .
They want £15 million , with a bid just shy of that from Olympique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kadwere , who has chipped in with four assists for the French second tier side this season , says his sole focus remains on Le Havre - for now at least .
But he has admitted that a move would appeal .
`` For now I 'm just concentrating on Le Havre and this month of January , which promises to be very important for us , '' he is quoted as saying by the Daily Record on Thursday .
`` I 'm a player for this team and first of all I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Anything is possible , if the club gets a nice offer then I 'll reflect .
`` But let 's be clear : I have huge respect for Le Havre .
I have n't forgotten and I 'll never forget that this is the club that bought me when I was injured and gave me a chance .
So that will feature heavily in my considerations .
`` I think it would be difficult for everyone , me first and foremost because I feel at home here now .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so leaving now would mean starting all over again in the middle of season .
And of course , I know it would be difficult for the club and for the fans .
`` Like everyone I think that England is the most beautiful destination for a footballer right now , but I would n't say no to France .
`` Quite simply the idea is just to join a top European club . ''

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Reported Aston Villa target Tino Kadewere has admitted previously that he would be open to a move to England.
Reports this evening claim that Villa and their Premier League rivals Norwich City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are interested in the 24-year-old.
Meanwhile, Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are also said to be keen on the 17-goal ace .
Le Havre, it is being reported, want to keep hold of the Zimbabwe international but would sell at the right price.
They want £15 million, with a bid just shy of that from Olympique Lyon rejected already this month .
And Kadwere, who has chipped in with four assists for the French second tier side this season, says his sole focus remains on Le Havre - for now at least.
But he has admitted that a move would appeal.
"For now I'm just concentrating on Le Havre and this month of January, which promises to be very important for us," he is quoted as saying by the Daily Record on Thursday.
"I'm a player for this team and first of all I'm focusing on the next three matches.
"Anything is possible, if the club gets a nice offer then I'll reflect.
"But let's be clear: I have huge respect for Le Havre. I haven't forgotten and I'll never forget that this is the club that bought me when I was injured and gave me a chance. So that will feature heavily in my considerations.
"I think it would be difficult for everyone, me first and foremost because I feel at home here now.
(Image: Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello via Getty Images)
"I love this club, I speak French, so leaving now would mean starting all over again in the middle of season. And of course, I know it would be difficult for the club and for the fans.
"But that's football...
"Like everyone I think that England is the most beautiful destination for a footballer right now, but I wouldn't say no to France.
"Quite simply the idea is just to join a top European club."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Awful' - Slaven Bilic's brutally honest verdict as West Brom drop points at Charlton

Slaven Bilic was visibly angry as West Brom surrendered two leads in a pulsating match against Charlton Athletic .
Despite the goals and good forward play from Kenneth Zohore and Hal Robson-Kanu in either half to edge the Baggies in front , they were pegged back by Josh Davison and then Tom Lockyer as they failed to deal with corners and free kicks .
The soft conceding of goals from set-pieces , particularly the manner in which the second was netted in the final 15 minutes of the game , irritated Bilic who let his players know about it afterwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across as a calming presence , if not sometimes a passionate character with the adrenaline of a match-day coursing through him .
Here , though , he was fully aware that the way in which Albion relinquished both of their leads was not acceptable .
“ If you concede those two goals , then it ’ ll be unlikely that you leave the field unpunished .
Simple as that , ” Bilic warned .
“ For us to score , we had to do something , we ’ ve had to commit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the numbers and risk .
“ To concede just from set plays , you can ’ t allow it .
It can ’ t happen .
We ’ ve conceded quite a few in the last few games .
It can ’ t happen , simple as that .
They didn ’ t overplay us or outplay us , no .
“ You can lose these games , in the Championship , if they score early , if you lose your shape and they are sitting back , they can score a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game 3-0 , but you can ’ t like this .
“ There were a couple of times when we had the privilege of a lead .
At 1-0 , and 2-1 , and if you allow them - and it doesn ’ t go to 2-0 , or 3-1 - and it goes to 2-2 ... they run , they foul , everything .
“ They were basically long balls from set pieces , especially the second one - it was long .
You have to be very disappointed .
For me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s why we are double gutted .
“ We ’ d have been gutted if they had scored a couple of screamers , but not this .
I would ’ ve been more happy if it had been like last time when they were given that penalty ( at The Hawthorns ) in the 95th minute , but not like this .
“ The second one is like ... what ?
The second one is an awful one , to be fair .
”

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Slaven Bilic was visibly angry as West Brom surrendered two leads in a pulsating match against Charlton Athletic.
Despite the goals and good forward play from Kenneth Zohore and Hal Robson-Kanu in either half to edge the Baggies in front, they were pegged back by Josh Davison and then Tom Lockyer as they failed to deal with corners and free kicks.
The soft conceding of goals from set-pieces, particularly the manner in which the second was netted in the final 15 minutes of the game, irritated Bilic who let his players know about it afterwards.
During his tenure Bilic has come across as a calming presence, if not sometimes a passionate character with the adrenaline of a match-day coursing through him.
Here, though, he was fully aware that the way in which Albion relinquished both of their leads was not acceptable.
“If you concede those two goals, then it’ll be unlikely that you leave the field unpunished. Simple as that,” Bilic warned. “For us to score, we had to do something, we’ve had to commit, we have to create and to come with the numbers and risk.
“To concede just from set plays, you can’t allow it. It can’t happen. We’ve conceded quite a few in the last few games. It can’t happen, simple as that. They didn’t overplay us or outplay us, no.
“You can lose these games, in the Championship, if they score early, if you lose your shape and they are sitting back, they can score a second one. You can lose the game 3-0, but you can’t like this.
“There were a couple of times when we had the privilege of a lead. At 1-0, and 2-1, and if you allow them - and it doesn’t go to 2-0, or 3-1 - and it goes to 2-2...they run, they foul, everything.
“They were basically long balls from set pieces, especially the second one - it was long. You have to be very disappointed. For me, as the manager, I mean. That’s why we are double gutted.
“We’d have been gutted if they had scored a couple of screamers, but not this. I would’ve been more happy if it had been like last time when they were given that penalty (at The Hawthorns) in the 95th minute, but not like this.
“The second one is like...what? The second one is an awful one, to be fair.”


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Explained: This is how many Birmingham City games Harlee Dean will miss

Birmingham City will be without Harlee Dean for the next two matches following his sending off against Luton Town .
The Blues captain received a second yellow card four minutes from the end of Blues ’ 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road .
While that decision might have been borderline , Dean appeared to toe the ball away from James Collins , his first half caution was not - the centre half cynically scythed down Kazenga LuaLua to end a home breakaway .
Normally a double booking attracts a one match ban - but because Dean was also dismissed against Cardiff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the return game against the Bluebirds and the trip to Middlesbrough on January 21 .
Also Blues do not have a right of appeal .
They mounted an unsuccessful case against the straight red at the Cardiff City Stadium but that does not apply to sendings off for a second yellow .
Dean ’ s absence comes at a time when Jake Clarke-Salter has just returned to the team following a dislocated shoulder .
Blues will hope Marc Roberts can recover from the ankle injury that has kept him out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivan Sunjic will definitely be back having served the one-game ban following his red card in last week ’ s FA Cup win over Blackburn .

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Birmingham City will be without Harlee Dean for the next two matches following his sending off against Luton Town.
The Blues captain received a second yellow card four minutes from the end of Blues’ 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road.
While that decision might have been borderline, Dean appeared to toe the ball away from James Collins, his first half caution was not - the centre half cynically scythed down Kazenga LuaLua to end a home breakaway.
Normally a double booking attracts a one match ban - but because Dean was also dismissed against Cardiff in November, he will now miss both the return game against the Bluebirds and the trip to Middlesbrough on January 21.
Also Blues do not have a right of appeal.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
They mounted an unsuccessful case against the straight red at the Cardiff City Stadium but that does not apply to sendings off for a second yellow.
Dean’s absence comes at a time when Jake Clarke-Salter has just returned to the team following a dislocated shoulder.
Blues will hope Marc Roberts can recover from the ankle injury that has kept him out of the team since the end of November.
Ivan Sunjic will definitely be back having served the one-game ban following his red card in last week’s FA Cup win over Blackburn.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--National Trust celebrates 125th birthday - but Brum's top attraction is closed

The National Trust is celebrating its 125th anniversary today - but Birmingham 's No 1 tourist attraction is not having a party .
The Back to Backs on Inge Street is consistently rated the city 's top destination on TripAdvisor and is billed as a 'carefully restored , atmospheric 19th-century courtyard of working people 's houses ' .
But on the day its parent organisation is celebrating 125 years as one of the country 's leading conservation charities , the Back to Backs ' website said it was closed - even though it 's a mostly indoor attraction with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of its estates .
The good news is that the sweet shop at the corner of Hurst Street will be open today from noon til 5pm - admission there is free , you just buy whatever takes your fancy from the range of old fashioned style sweets in jars .
Coughton Court near Alcester was also closed today ( reopens Saturday , February 29 ) .
• Other popular National Trust sites that are open in the region today , Sunday 12 , include Packwood House ( cafe , grounds , restored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baddesley Clinton ( manor hours , garden , restaurant , shop ) which is also between Solihull and Warwick .
• Charlecote Park 's house and guided tours are not available today at the site near to Stratford-upon-Avon , but the garden , outbuildings , park and shop ARE open .
All areas at Charlecote will be closed on Monday and Tuesday , January 13 and 14 , before the site reopens on Wednesday 15 .
The National Trust is expected to open its new canalside , city centre attraction called the Roundhouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restoration work - for a sneak preview watch our video above .
For our details of 11 National Trust properties to visit within an hour 's drive of Birmingham click here All of the region 's castles looked after by other organisations are here The National Trust was founded on January 12 , 1895 by Octavia Hill , Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley .
Given statutory powers by the 1907 National Trust Act , it is now Europe 's largest conservation charity working 'to look after Places of Historic Interest or Natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation across England , Wales and Northern Ireland . '
Membership in 2019 was said to be 5.6 million - up from 226,200 from its 75th birthday in 1970 .
In a message to its members , the National Trust today echoed the words of co-founder Octavia Hill when she said : 'We all want quiet .
We all want beauty ... We all need space .
Unless we have it , we can not reach that sense of quiet in which whispers of better things come to us gently ' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the words are as true now as they were when we were founded 125 years ago . ''
As for the Back to Backs being closed on such an auspicious day , the National Trust told BirminghamLive : `` Thank you for your birthday wishes .
`` Many of our older properties , are ‘ put to bed ’ for the winter months to give the building a rest for vital conservation . ''
For more details about how the National Trust maintains its properties in the winter , click here What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Trust says The Back to Backs offers 'An atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city .
'On a fascinating guided tour , step back in time at Birmingham 's last surviving court of back to backs ; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard .
'Moving from the 1840s through to the 1970s , discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed into these small houses to live and work .
'With fires alight in the grates , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience an evocative and intimate insight into life at the Back to Backs .
'Once your tour is done , why not take a reminder of your visit home from our gift shop or take a sweet walk down memory lane in our 1930s sweet shop . '
Saved from demolition by the Birmingham Conservation Trust , The National Trust first opened the Back to Backs ' doors to the public on July 24 , 2004 - it is typically run by some 80 volunteers and four staff members .
Visitors love rekindling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the smell of coal fires and old fashioned taps .
What people say on TripAdvisor The reviews site says it is ranked No 1 out of 289 'things to do in Birmingham ' .
Of 3,595 reviews , 84 per cent say it is excellent , with complaints usually limited to the need to book in advance .
John M wrote recently : 'National Trust property , showing industrial / residential homes where people lived and engaged in light industrial work .
'The hours were long , the conditions sparse and pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who wants to understand conditions for people in the 1850 - 1960 period .
Fascinating , poignant and scary . '
RoombudYork said : `` We were n't sure what to expect when I booked this tour via the National Trust but we were absolutely delighted with it . '
'It 's basically a tour around these wonderfully restored back to back houses , their history and the families who occupied them down the decades ... a big thank you to the volunteers who do a sterling job of administering and guiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' I am a National Trust member and regularly visit the stately house of this country but I am so proud of the fact that the NT decided to preserve a group of houses from the other end of the wealth scale .
'Sited in the centre of this countries second city is a fantastic reminder of how Birmingham housed the people that really created the wealth of this country . '
How do you get in ?
Clicking through the website suggests that Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 are the next days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is closed on Monday 20 and then reopens again on Tuesday 21 for the week .
The website says that to tour the properties , you either need to email backtobacks @ nationaltrust.org.uk with your contact number , number of people and preferred date and time of visit or to call 0121 666 7671 between 11am and 3pm ( when it is open ) .
The National Trust says about the Back to Backs experience : 'We only do guided tours which you have to pre-book , if you have a date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week in advance .
'There are eight flights of steep winding stairs on the tour – please wear sensible shoes .
'There is also a ground floor tour option that you can book if you have access issues .
'The tours take between 1 hour 15 mins and 1 hour and 30 minutes but please allow 2 hours for your visit .
'Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time so that we can check you in .
'There is an exhibition and a 1930 ’ s Sweet Shop that you can include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has two holiday cottages where you can book to stay .

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The National Trust is celebrating its 125th anniversary today - but Birmingham's No 1 tourist attraction is not having a party.
The Back to Backs on Inge Street is consistently rated the city's top destination on TripAdvisor and is billed as a 'carefully restored, atmospheric 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses'.
But on the day its parent organisation is celebrating 125 years as one of the country's leading conservation charities, the Back to Backs' website said it was closed - even though it's a mostly indoor attraction with no need to worry about muddy fields like many of its estates.
The good news is that the sweet shop at the corner of Hurst Street will be open today from noon til 5pm - admission there is free, you just buy whatever takes your fancy from the range of old fashioned style sweets in jars.
(Image: National Trust/PA Wire)
Coughton Court near Alcester was also closed today (reopens Saturday, February 29).
Other popular National Trust sites that are open in the region today, Sunday 12, include Packwood House (cafe, grounds, restored Tudor house and park) and near-neighbour Baddesley Clinton (manor hours, garden, restaurant, shop) which is also between Solihull and Warwick.
Charlecote Park's house and guided tours are not available today at the site near to Stratford-upon-Avon, but the garden, outbuildings, park and shop ARE open.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
All areas at Charlecote will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, January 13 and 14, before the site reopens on Wednesday 15.
The National Trust is expected to open its new canalside, city centre attraction called the Roundhouse on Sheepcote Street this spring after extensive restoration work - for a sneak preview watch our video above.
For our details of 11 National Trust properties to visit within an hour's drive of Birmingham click here
All of the region's castles looked after by other organisations are here
Birthday message
The National Trust was founded on January 12, 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley.
Given statutory powers by the 1907 National Trust Act, it is now Europe's largest conservation charity working 'to look after Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.'
Membership in 2019 was said to be 5.6 million - up from 226,200 from its 75th birthday in 1970.
In a message to its members, the National Trust today echoed the words of co-founder Octavia Hill when she said: 'We all want quiet. We all want beauty... We all need space. Unless we have it, we cannot reach that sense of quiet in which whispers of better things come to us gently'.
The National Trust commented: "These are the words are as true now as they were when we were founded 125 years ago."
As for the Back to Backs being closed on such an auspicious day, the National Trust told BirminghamLive: "Thank you for your birthday wishes.
"Many of our older properties, are ‘put to bed’ for the winter months to give the building a rest for vital conservation."
For more details about how the National Trust maintains its properties in the winter, click here
What is the Back to Backs site?
(Image: Darren Quinton / BirminghamLive)
The National Trust says The Back to Backs offers 'An atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city.
'On a fascinating guided tour, step back in time at Birmingham's last surviving court of back to backs; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard.
'Moving from the 1840s through to the 1970s, discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed into these small houses to live and work.
'With fires alight in the grates, and sounds and smells from the past, experience an evocative and intimate insight into life at the Back to Backs.
'Once your tour is done, why not take a reminder of your visit home from our gift shop or take a sweet walk down memory lane in our 1930s sweet shop.'
Saved from demolition by the Birmingham Conservation Trust, The National Trust first opened the Back to Backs' doors to the public on July 24, 2004 - it is typically run by some 80 volunteers and four staff members.
Visitors love rekindling their memories of tin baths, radios, the smell of coal fires and old fashioned taps.
What people say on TripAdvisor
The reviews site says it is ranked No 1 out of 289 'things to do in Birmingham'.
Of 3,595 reviews, 84 per cent say it is excellent, with complaints usually limited to the need to book in advance.
John M wrote recently: 'National Trust property, showing industrial / residential homes where people lived and engaged in light industrial work.
'The hours were long, the conditions sparse and pay was minimal. An absolute must for anyone who wants to understand conditions for people in the 1850 - 1960 period. Fascinating, poignant and scary.'
RoombudYork said: "We weren't sure what to expect when I booked this tour via the National Trust but we were absolutely delighted with it. '
'It's basically a tour around these wonderfully restored back to back houses, their history and the families who occupied them down the decades... a big thank you to the volunteers who do a sterling job of administering and guiding the tours.'
Normanr567 added: 'I am a National Trust member and regularly visit the stately house of this country but I am so proud of the fact that the NT decided to preserve a group of houses from the other end of the wealth scale.
'Sited in the centre of this countries second city is a fantastic reminder of how Birmingham housed the people that really created the wealth of this country.'
How do you get in?
Clicking through the website suggests that Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 are the next days that Back to Backs is open.
It is closed on Monday 20 and then reopens again on Tuesday 21 for the week.
The website says that to tour the properties, you either need to email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk with your contact number, number of people and preferred date and time of visit or to call 0121 666 7671 between 11am and 3pm (when it is open).
The National Trust says about the Back to Backs experience: 'We only do guided tours which you have to pre-book, if you have a date in mind please book at least a week in advance.
'There are eight flights of steep winding stairs on the tour – please wear sensible shoes.
'There is also a ground floor tour option that you can book if you have access issues.
'The tours take between 1 hour 15 mins and 1 hour and 30 minutes but please allow 2 hours for your visit.
'Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time so that we can check you in.
'There is an exhibition and a 1930’s Sweet Shop that you can include in your visit.'
The site has two holiday cottages where you can book to stay.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Jess Phillips 'suspends' staff member over antisemitic and anti-Israel tweets

Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips has suspended a worker over antisemitic and anti-Israel tweets .
The Yardley MP says she was shown the messages yesterday evening which were posted by a member of her team 'prior to their employment ' with her .
The MP branded the messages as ‘ completely unacceptable ’ in a public statement and said she had taken action to show a ‘ zero tolerance approach to anti-Semitism ’ in the Labour party .
The contender added that the matter is now subject to a disciplinary process .
Mrs Phillips tweeted on Sunday ( Jan 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show some completely unacceptable messages posted by a member of my team prior to her employment with me .
“ I have been clear from the outset that we need a zero tolerance approach to anti-Semitism in the party - and so the person involved was suspended with immediate effect .
“ It is easy to call out and challenge out adversaries , it is far harder to do this when it is our friends and close colleagues .
“ I am really sad that I ’ ve had to take this action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff .
“ But we can ’ t have one rule for those we don ’ t like and another for those we do .
“ I pledge to always take action quickly and effectively , without fear or favour .
“ This is the right thing to do and the only way to start building a bridge again with the Jewish community .
“ I ’ m unable to comment any further now that a disciplinary process is underway.
” Mrs Phillips has vowed to rid the party of “ anti-Jewish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ far too common ” under the current leader Jeremy Corbyn .
Mrs Phillips , who chairs the women ’ s parliamentary Labour party , was the third most popular choice among members , who were surveyed between 20 and 30 December in the poll by YouGov .

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Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips has suspended a worker over antisemitic and anti-Israel tweets.
The Yardley MP says she was shown the messages yesterday evening which were posted by a member of her team 'prior to their employment' with her.
The MP branded the messages as ‘completely unacceptable’ in a public statement and said she had taken action to show a ‘zero tolerance approach to anti-Semitism’ in the Labour party.
The contender added that the matter is now subject to a disciplinary process.
Mrs Phillips tweeted on Sunday (Jan 12): “Yesterday evening I was show some completely unacceptable messages posted by a member of my team prior to her employment with me.
“I have been clear from the outset that we need a zero tolerance approach to anti-Semitism in the party - and so the person involved was suspended with immediate effect.
“It is easy to call out and challenge out adversaries, it is far harder to do this when it is our friends and close colleagues.
“I am really sad that I’ve had to take this action against a hard working and valued member of staff.
“But we can’t have one rule for those we don’t like and another for those we do.
“I pledge to always take action quickly and effectively, without fear or favour.
“This is the right thing to do and the only way to start building a bridge again with the Jewish community.
“I’m unable to comment any further now that a disciplinary process is underway.”
Mrs Phillips has vowed to rid the party of “anti-Jewish hate”, which she says was “far too common” under the current leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Mrs Phillips, who chairs the women’s parliamentary Labour party, was the third most popular choice among members, who were surveyed between 20 and 30 December in the poll by YouGov .


birminghammail--2020-01-12--'We need experience' - Wolves fans react after Jude Bellingham transfer report

Wolves have been linked to a surprise Janaury window move to sign youngster Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City .
According to the report by Alan Nixon of The Sun , Wolves are persistent in their attempt to bring Bellingham to Molineux .
Bellingham is the target of a number of clubs , including Manchester United and is currently on a a scholarship wage of around £145-per-week until he turns 17 at the end of the season .
With the 16 year-old a reported target for Wolves , fans took to twitter to air their views .
This is your round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on Wolves throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Wolves fans all saying same thing - READ For all your latest WWFC news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his email address is Alex.Dicken @ reachplc.com Here is some of the mixed reaction to the Bellingham link : Dan : Why do we want to sign from small clubs ?
Jayne Harris : I ’ m sure he ’ s very good but we need experience at the moment NOT potential .
Dan : I ’ m getting a bit nervous on our transfer front I have got to be honest .
Richard Grice : Hardly the player we need to take us to the next level though .

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Wolves have been linked to a surprise Janaury window move to sign youngster Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City .
According to the report by Alan Nixon of The Sun, Wolves are persistent in their attempt to bring Bellingham to Molineux.
Bellingham is the target of a number of clubs, including Manchester United and is currently on a a scholarship wage of around £145-per-week until he turns 17 at the end of the season.
With the 16 year-old a reported target for Wolves, fans took to twitter to air their views.
Here is some of the mixed reaction to the Bellingham link:
Dan: Why do we want to sign from small clubs?
Jayne Harris: I’m sure he’s very good but we need experience at the moment NOT potential.
Dan: I’m getting a bit nervous on our transfer front I have got to be honest.
Poppy: The boy is quality
Richard Grice: Hardly the player we need to take us to the next level though.