birminghammail--2020-09-18--Man charged with murder of Stechford dad

A man has been charged with the murder of a Birmingham dad after he died from a gunshot wound .
West Midlands Police said they have charged Shamraz Khan , 22 from Poppy Grove , Saltley , with Mr Nazir ’ s murder .
He was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court later today ( September 18 ) .
Two women , aged 22 and 49 , who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender , have been released on police bail while inquiries continue , police said .
Police said Mr Nazir ’ s family have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being supported by specialist officers as they continue to grieve their loss .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the force ’ s homicide unit , said : “ We are still looking for others we believe were involved in the shooting on Bagshaw Road on the evening of Friday 28 August .
Please contact us if you have any information in relation to the incident that will help us get justice for Murtaza ’ s family.
” Mr Nazir 's devastated family have previously paid tribute to him saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` As a family we are united and trying to heal , but the process won ’ t be an easy one , '' their statement said .
`` As a family not only have we lost a father , husband , son , brother , we have lost our friend and protector .
“ Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him , and that , in these hard times will get them through it . ''
If you can assist the police investigation please contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
You can leave information , anonymously , with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been charged with the murder of a Birmingham dad after he died from a gunshot wound.
Murtaza Nazir, 26, suffered fatal injuries in Bagshaw Road, Stechford on August 28.
West Midlands Police said they have charged Shamraz Khan, 22 from Poppy Grove, Saltley, with Mr Nazir’s murder. He was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court later today (September 18).
Two women, aged 22 and 49, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on police bail while inquiries continue, police said.
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Police said Mr Nazir’s family have been informed of the latest development and are being supported by specialist officers as they continue to grieve their loss.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the force’s homicide unit, said: “We are still looking for others we believe were involved in the shooting on Bagshaw Road on the evening of Friday 28 August. Please contact us if you have any information in relation to the incident that will help us get justice for Murtaza’s family.”
Mr Nazir's devastated family have previously paid tribute to him saying that "our lives shattered and hearts broken."
"As a family we are united and trying to heal, but the process won’t be an easy one," their statement said.
"As a family not only have we lost a father, husband, son, brother, we have lost our friend and protector.
“Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him, and that, in these hard times will get them through it."
If you can assist the police investigation please contact their incident room via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. You can leave information, anonymously, with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Coronavirus infection rates are falling across the West Midlands

Coronavirus infection rates have fallen in almost every part of the West Midlands , according to the latest NHS data .
That includes Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell borough , the areas currently affected by special restrictions designed to slow the spread of the virus .
However , these three areas continue to have the highest infection rates in the region .
Cases have also fallen in Wolverhampton , where the local council has asked residents voluntarily to obey the same lockdown restrictions as imposed in Birmingham , The one exception in the wider West Midlands region is Warwickshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS data covers the period from September 9 to September 15 , and shows how infection rates have changed compared to seven days previously .
Infection rates in Birmingham , Solihull and parts of the Black Country are still high , and there 's no suggestion that the current `` local lockdown '' restrictions will be lifted soon .
It should also be noted that in the past , case numbers have fallen in Birmingham only to rise again , a pattern that has been seen in other parts of the country too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulty some people are experiencing in obtaining a test will affect the figures - though the number of people actually being tested has not fallen .
Furthermore , West Midlands hospitals have reported an increase in people being admitted with serious conditions caused by the virus .
Here are the infection rate figures : The data covers the seven-day period from September 9 to September 15 While Birmingham once had the second-highest infection rate in the country , cases are now much higher in parts of the North East and North West .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 100.2 cases per 100,000 .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted a second nationwide lockdown is possible .
He told BBC Breakfast the latest data showed that hospital admissions are now doubling every eight days , amid warnings that deaths will rise in the coming weeks .
Mr Hancock said : `` As we saw in the spring , it is the thing that we can do to keep people safe if that ’ s needed .
“ So we ’ re watching vigilantly , but we can see the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods , and of course , both are so important .
“ We want to avoid a national lockdown but we ’ re prepared to do it , if we need to.
” Mr Hancock said the “ big hope ” is that people will come together “ and get this under control , but it is a very serious situation.
” The local lockdown restrictions currently in place What happened in Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell ?
Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and neighbouring boroughs , including Solihull and Sandwell .
These were significantly less strict than the measures imposed in the North East .
For example , there is no 10pm curfew , and people can still meet friends from outside their household in pubs .
There are just two restrictions in Birmingham .
They are : • Residents must not host people they do not live with in their home or garden , unless they ’ re in a support bubble • Residents must not meet people they do not live with in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or outside of the affected area , unless they ’ re in a support bubble .
From Friday , September 18 regulations banbed the following : • Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens • Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only • Late-night restriction of operating hours will be introduced , with leisure and entertainment venues required to close between 10pm to 5am Residents are also advised to adhere to the following guidance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not to socialise with other people outside of their own households in all public venues .
• Only to use public transport for essential purposes , such as travelling to school or work • Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble There has been a ban on two households mixing indoors in City of Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury , Bolton , and Tameside , In Oldham , in addition to a household mixing ban indoors , residents were advised to avoid mixing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Bolton , casinos , skating rinks , bowling alleys , exhibition halls , conference centres , and indoor play areas ( including soft play areas ) , were closed .
What 's more , in Bolton food and drink venues were restricted to takeaway only , and venues were required to close between 10pm to 5am .

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Coronavirus infection rates have fallen in almost every part of the West Midlands, according to the latest NHS data.
That includes Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell borough, the areas currently affected by special restrictions designed to slow the spread of the virus. However, these three areas continue to have the highest infection rates in the region.
Cases have also fallen in Wolverhampton, where the local council has asked residents voluntarily to obey the same lockdown restrictions as imposed in Birmingham,
The one exception in the wider West Midlands region is Warwickshire, where Covid-19 cases have risen.
The NHS data covers the period from September 9 to September 15, and shows how infection rates have changed compared to seven days previously.
Infection rates in Birmingham, Solihull and parts of the Black Country are still high, and there's no suggestion that the current "local lockdown" restrictions will be lifted soon. It should also be noted that in the past, case numbers have fallen in Birmingham only to rise again, a pattern that has been seen in other parts of the country too.
It's also unclear how the difficulty some people are experiencing in obtaining a test will affect the figures - though the number of people actually being tested has not fallen.
Furthermore, West Midlands hospitals have reported an increase in people being admitted with serious conditions caused by the virus.
Here are the infection rate figures:
Local Authority Cases per 100,000 Change in past week Birmingham 69.7 -28% Solihull 63.7 -20% Sandwell 46.7 -22% Wolverhampton 44.7 -26% Walsall 30.7 -3% Coventry 28.6 -19% Dudley 23.7 -19% Warwickshire 23.1 13% Stoke-on-Trent 22.7 -28% Staffordshire 18.3 -36% Worcestershire 12.7 -54% Herefordshire 10.4 -46% Shropshire 8.1 -35% Telford & Wrekin 7.9 -58%
The data covers the seven-day period from September 9 to September 15
While Birmingham once had the second-highest infection rate in the country, cases are now much higher in parts of the North East and North West. Liverpool has the highest infection rate, at 100.2 cases per 100,000.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted a second nationwide lockdown is possible.
He told BBC Breakfast the latest data showed that hospital admissions are now doubling every eight days, amid warnings that deaths will rise in the coming weeks.
Mr Hancock said: "As we saw in the spring, it is the thing that we can do to keep people safe if that’s needed.
“So we’re watching vigilantly, but we can see the number of cases accelerating, and we’re prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods, and of course, both are so important.
“We want to avoid a national lockdown but we’re prepared to do it, if we need to.”
Mr Hancock said the “big hope” is that people will come together “and get this under control, but it is a very serious situation.”
The local lockdown restrictions currently in place
What happened in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell?
Last week, the Government introduced measures in Birmingham and neighbouring boroughs, including Solihull and Sandwell.
These were significantly less strict than the measures imposed in the North East. For example, there is no 10pm curfew, and people can still meet friends from outside their household in pubs.
There are just two restrictions in Birmingham. They are:
Residents must not host people they do not live with in their home or garden, unless they’re in a support bubble
Residents must not meet people they do not live with in their home or garden, whether inside or outside of the affected area, unless they’re in a support bubble.
What's happening in the North East?
These restrictions cover Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.
From Friday, September 18 regulations banbed the following:
Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens
Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only
Late-night restriction of operating hours will be introduced, with leisure and entertainment venues required to close between 10pm to 5am
Residents are also advised to adhere to the following guidance to further reduce rates of infection:
Not to socialise with other people outside of their own households in all public venues.
Only to use public transport for essential purposes, such as travelling to school or work
Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble
Avoid attending amateur and semi-professional sporting events as spectators.
What happened in Greater Manchester?
There has been a ban on two households mixing indoors in City of Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury, Bolton, and Tameside,
In Oldham, in addition to a household mixing ban indoors, residents were advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.
And in Bolton, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres, and indoor play areas (including soft play areas), were closed.
What's more, in Bolton food and drink venues were restricted to takeaway only, and venues were required to close between 10pm to 5am.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Wolves release third kit - and fans all make the same point

Wolverhampton Wanderers have released their third kit for the new Premier League season - and many supporters have noticed the same thing .
Wolves , who have a traditional old gold kit for their home matches and a sky blue number for their away games , have unveiled the latest alternative strip - and it ’ s maroon with a green trim .
What with Wolves ’ Portuguese contingent that dwell at Molineux , it certainly looks as though models Pedro Neto , Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves are wearing their national colours at a glance .
Make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here to sign up to our Wolves newsletter Wolves did similar last year , when they unveiled a Mexican themed kit which appealed to their enormous following thanks to the exploits of forward Raul Jimenez .
For 2020-21 , it looks as though the club have gone with a Portuguese flavour .
They do , after all , boast Neves , Neto , Moutinho , Ruben Vinagre , Diogo Jota , Daniel Podence , Rui Patricio and the new signings of this summer , too .
Supporters , who generally welcomed the kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comparisons with the Portugal kit .
Here are the best responses to the unveiling .
Alison Owen : Ordered as soon as I saw it Alex : Oh that is beautiful .
Jay : Might buy this with Mendes # 1 on the back to really p*** the rivals off Tom Hemmings : wOLveS oNLy bUy poRtUgUESe PlaYerS nOw tHey ’ Ve gOt a pOrTuGAl kiT Mozza : Finally one decent looking shirt without any silly background colours or background patterns David Lindsey : Like everything but the badge , should of still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identity .
Can we call this the second strip and forget the monstrosity ever happened .
Richard Lowe : Top , top s*** housing by wolves for all those other fans who say we are little Portugal .
Bloody love it Ollie Richings : I mean , I actually really like it ... but shall we just complete the Portuguese transformation now or.. ?
Simon Pugh : Well we had a Mexican third strip for @ Raul_Jimenez9 last season , so makes sense to have a Portuguese inspired one .
Fan base all @ @ @ @

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have released their third kit for the new Premier League season - and many supporters have noticed the same thing.
Wolves, who have a traditional old gold kit for their home matches and a sky blue number for their away games, have unveiled the latest alternative strip - and it’s maroon with a green trim.
What with Wolves’ Portuguese contingent that dwell at Molineux, it certainly looks as though models Pedro Neto, Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves are wearing their national colours at a glance.
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Wolves did similar last year, when they unveiled a Mexican themed kit which appealed to their enormous following thanks to the exploits of forward Raul Jimenez.
For 2020-21, it looks as though the club have gone with a Portuguese flavour. They do, after all, boast Neves, Neto, Moutinho, Ruben Vinagre, Diogo Jota, Daniel Podence, Rui Patricio and the new signings of this summer, too.
Supporters, who generally welcomed the kit, couldn’t help but draw comparisons with the Portugal kit. Here are the best responses to the unveiling.
Fans react to Wolves’ ‘Portugal’ kit
Liga Portugal: These colours seem familiar...Looks good, Portuguese army
Lincswolf : Dear Santa...
Alison Owen: Ordered as soon as I saw it
Alex : Oh that is beautiful.
Jay : Might buy this with Mendes #1 on the back to really p*** the rivals off
Tom Hemmings: wOLveS oNLy bUy poRtUgUESe PlaYerS nOw tHey’Ve gOt a pOrTuGAl kiT
Mozza : Finally one decent looking shirt without any silly background colours or background patterns
David Lindsey: Like everything but the badge, should of still had gold background to clearly show clubs identity. Can we call this the second strip and forget the monstrosity ever happened.
Richard Lowe: Top, top s*** housing by wolves for all those other fans who say we are little Portugal. Bloody love it
Dan : Little Lisbon ay we
Ollie Richings: I mean, I actually really like it... but shall we just complete the Portuguese transformation now or..?
Simon Pugh: Well we had a Mexican third strip for @Raul_Jimenez9 last season, so makes sense to have a Portuguese inspired one. Fan base all over the world now


birminghammail--2020-09-18--TUI, Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair issue updates on flights and refunds

With coronavirus causing chaos for flight operators and passengers , it 's important to make sure you keep yourself updated .
Companies such as easyJet and Ryanair have been forced to cancel a number of flights to certain destinations due to restrictions .
But also , the Government continually reviews with countries are seeing increases in coronavirus cases meaning if you travel to a certain country , you may be asked to quarantine yourself for 14 days .
This has caused a number of people to come back to the UK or even cancel their flights .
And what about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with refunds during the pandemic ?
Well , our sister title HertsLive has complied an very helpful guide on the latest flights and travel advice for those companies .
Here is all the latest travel advice for Jet 2 , TUI , easyJet , Ryanair and Wizz Air : Jet2 has said it is currently working extremely hard to deal with the `` unprecedented situation arising from the Covid-19 outbreak in Europe '' .
For those who have had their flights cancelled or delayed due to Covid-19 , Jet2 have said that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and therefore customers are not eligible for compensation under Regulation EC261/2004 .
In terms of a refund , if you flights have been cancelled you are able to request a refund credit note to use if you would like to rearrange your plans .
Customers are able to do through in the Jet2 website and head to Manage My Booking .
Jet2 have said that those who just want the refund will need to wait for them to get in touch with further details .
On their website Jet2 said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in departure date order , which we think is the fairest way – please be patient with us as we do this . ''
EasyJet customers will need to first answer a few questions on the its website before being told what they can do in terms for a refund .
For customers who booked directly with easyJet and have a flight in the next 14 days that has been cancelled , you should have already been approached by easyJet .
They are offering customers the chance to choose a voucher for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't all .
EasyJet said : `` We ’ re giving easyJet travellers the chance to upgrade your future trip with your choice of an 'extra from easyJet ' – over 300,000 have already been chosen by our customers in May .
`` To give you time to plan your next trip your voucher and an ‘ extra from easyJet ’ will be valid for a whole year .
This means you can redeem it for travel right through to at least the end of Summer 2021 . ''
After requesting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick your choice of : • £50 towards your holiday with easyJet holidays ( T & Cs apply ) • £5 easyJet Flight voucher - £5 extra per passenger per flight , so for a family of four on a return trip that 's an extra £40 to spend on a future easyJet booked flight • £5 to spend on anything from our delicious inflight food and drink menu - Start your holiday before you ’ ve landed with delicious food & drink from the easyJet Bistro • Go 'Hands Free ' for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' airport experience on your next easyJet return flight Another option is to change your flight for free onto any other easyJet flight within Europe up until September 2021 .
For those who want just a straight refund , you will need to fill in a refund application form .
The customers service teams are currently processing refunds within 30 days from the date of an online request .
TUI customers who want a refund will need to wait until the company has sent them an email with a refund credit code on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this email you wo n't be able to fill out the refund request form .
For web customers their refund will be processed back to your original payment method which may mean multiple payments and for retail customers , TUI will contact you to arrange the refund .
Refunds will be processed manually and TUI have warned it can take up to four weeks .
If you would prefer to use the refund credit note to rebook , it is valid as soon as you receive it and is valid until October 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme or until January 31 , 2021 if protected under the ABTA bonding scheme .
TUI are also offering a booking incentive if you make a booking for a TUI , First Choice , Marella Cruises or TUI River Cruises package holiday using your refund credit .
This booking incentive will be worth either up to 20 per cent of the value of your refund credit or up to 10 per cent of the value of your original booking .
You can find more information about the refund credit notes here .
Similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to fill out their refund application form .
Ryanair said : `` We are making rapid progress in processing refund requests as a result of Covid 19 .
Over 90 per cent of Ryanair customers were accommodated with free flight moves , flight vouchers or cash refunds by the end of July .
`` We are working our way through the small remaining balance . ''
As well as this vouchers are also being processed automatically to give customers an alternative to a cash refund and can be used to purchase any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority boarding .
The voucher is valid for 12 months and is subject to flights being available to purchase on Ryanair 's website .
Wizz Air has said : `` We are operating our flights in compliance with local authorities ’ and travel regulations .
`` In case there is any change , delay or cancellation , you will be notified via WIZZ mobile application , email or text messages , which go directly to the contact details of the reservation owner and are relevant for all passengers under the given booking .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being offered numerous options .
For those wanting a refund , Wizz Air have said they will inform customers of cancellations at the earliest possible date and they will be offered a full refund .
Wizz Air has warned due to the increased demand in refunds there may be a delay .
They have also said rebooking will be an alternative option but is only possible if there is no airport lockdown or air travel restriction in the given country .

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With coronavirus causing chaos for flight operators and passengers, it's important to make sure you keep yourself updated.
Companies such as easyJet and Ryanair have been forced to cancel a number of flights to certain destinations due to restrictions.
But also, the Government continually reviews with countries are seeing increases in coronavirus cases meaning if you travel to a certain country, you may be asked to quarantine yourself for 14 days.
This has caused a number of people to come back to the UK or even cancel their flights.
And what about refunds? How are certain companies dealing with refunds during the pandemic? Well, our sister title HertsLive has complied an very helpful guide on the latest flights and travel advice for those companies.
Here is all the latest travel advice for Jet 2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air:
Jet2 flights and refunds
(Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton)
Jet2 has said it is currently working extremely hard to deal with the "unprecedented situation arising from the Covid-19 outbreak in Europe".
For those who have had their flights cancelled or delayed due to Covid-19, Jet2 have said that this will be treated as "extraordinary circumstances" and therefore customers are not eligible for compensation under Regulation EC261/2004.
In terms of a refund, if you flights have been cancelled you are able to request a refund credit note to use if you would like to rearrange your plans.
Customers are able to do through in the Jet2 website and head to Manage My Booking.
Jet2 have said that those who just want the refund will need to wait for them to get in touch with further details.
On their website Jet2 said: "We're proactively contacting all affected customers in departure date order, which we think is the fairest way – please be patient with us as we do this."
easyJet flights and refunds
(Image: PA)
EasyJet customers will need to first answer a few questions on the its website before being told what they can do in terms for a refund.
For customers who booked directly with easyJet and have a flight in the next 14 days that has been cancelled, you should have already been approached by easyJet.
They are offering customers the chance to choose a voucher for the full value of your ticket but that isn't all.
EasyJet said: "We’re giving easyJet travellers the chance to upgrade your future trip with your choice of an 'extra from easyJet' – over 300,000 have already been chosen by our customers in May.
"To give you time to plan your next trip your voucher and an ‘extra from easyJet’ will be valid for a whole year. This means you can redeem it for travel right through to at least the end of Summer 2021."
After requesting the voucher, you will be able to pick your choice of:
£50 towards your holiday with easyJet holidays (T&Cs apply)
£5 easyJet Flight voucher - £5 extra per passenger per flight, so for a family of four on a return trip that's an extra £40 to spend on a future easyJet booked flight
£5 to spend on anything from our delicious inflight food and drink menu - Start your holiday before you’ve landed with delicious food & drink from the easyJet Bistro
Go 'Hands Free' for free - Enjoy a premium 'Hands Free' airport experience on your next easyJet return flight
Another option is to change your flight for free onto any other easyJet flight within Europe up until September 2021.
For those who want just a straight refund, you will need to fill in a refund application form. The customers service teams are currently processing refunds within 30 days from the date of an online request.
TUI
(Image: PA)
TUI customers who want a refund will need to wait until the company has sent them an email with a refund credit code on it.
If you don't have this email you won't be able to fill out the refund request form.
For web customers their refund will be processed back to your original payment method which may mean multiple payments and for retail customers, TUI will contact you to arrange the refund.
Refunds will be processed manually and TUI have warned it can take up to four weeks.
If you would prefer to use the refund credit note to rebook, it is valid as soon as you receive it and is valid until October 31, 2021 if protected by the ATOL scheme or until January 31, 2021 if protected under the ABTA bonding scheme.
TUI are also offering a booking incentive if you make a booking for a TUI, First Choice, Marella Cruises or TUI River Cruises package holiday using your refund credit.
This booking incentive will be worth either up to 20 per cent of the value of your refund credit or up to 10 per cent of the value of your original booking.
You can find more information about the refund credit notes here.
Ryanair
(Image: PA)
Similarly Ryanair customers who want a refund will need to fill out their refund application form.
Ryanair said: "We are making rapid progress in processing refund requests as a result of Covid 19. Over 90 per cent of Ryanair customers were accommodated with free flight moves, flight vouchers or cash refunds by the end of July.
"We are working our way through the small remaining balance."
As well as this vouchers are also being processed automatically to give customers an alternative to a cash refund and can be used to purchase any flight or to pay for extras like priority boarding.
The voucher is valid for 12 months and is subject to flights being available to purchase on Ryanair's website.
Wizz Air
(Image: Handout)
Wizz Air has said: "We are operating our flights in compliance with local authorities’ and travel regulations.
"In case there is any change, delay or cancellation, you will be notified via WIZZ mobile application, email or text messages, which go directly to the contact details of the reservation owner and are relevant for all passengers under the given booking."
Customers whose flights have been cancelled are being offered numerous options.
For those wanting a refund, Wizz Air have said they will inform customers of cancellations at the earliest possible date and they will be offered a full refund.
Wizz Air has warned due to the increased demand in refunds there may be a delay.
They have also said rebooking will be an alternative option but is only possible if there is no airport lockdown or air travel restriction in the given country.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Diogo Jota's unexplained absence & Vinagre wastes his chance

After an outstanding opening to the season at Sheffield United on Monday , Wolverhampton Wanderers came unstuck against Championship side Stoke City last night .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men were defeated 1-0 thanks to Jacob Brown ’ s late goal and exited the Carabao Cup at the second round stage .
An unusual performance was followed by an even stranger press conference as Nuno responded to questions about Diogo Jota after the forward was omitted from the match day squad .
And that ’ s where we kick off this week ’ s analysis… At 5:45pm Jota was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his teammates , just like any other match day .
But when the teams were announced at 6pm the Portuguese forward wasn ’ t even named among the substitutes .
Nuno suggested it was just a selection decision in his post-match press briefing , stating Jota was ‘ not available ’ for the game .
Asked why Jota wasn ’ t available and whether he would return for Monday ’ s match with Manchester City , Nuno bluntly responded : `` I don ’ t know , we have to see .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Period . ''
So , we will have to wait and see .
You could feel Fabio Silva ’ s anguish as Brown buried John Ruddy to send Stoke through to round three .
The young striker - a club-record £35million signing from FC Porto - had missed a gilt-edged chance a matter of minutes before Brown found the net .
On the whole , Silva ’ s movement was very sharp and he linked the play well , but his finishing was that of an 18-year-old desperately trying to impress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva will enjoy much better nights in old gold and will need time to become the Raul Jimenez alternative everyone believes he can be .
The 2020/21 season is going to be a big one for Ruben Vinagre .
Jonny Castro Otto ’ s injury has opened a door to the young Portuguese but he didn ’ t cover himself in glory against Stoke .
Vinagre , filling in for Marcal at left wing-back , wasn ’ t his usual , confident self going forward and rarely troubled Stoke ’ s back-line .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the energy and enthusiasm which has excited Molineux ’ s faithful over the past three seasons .
Vinagre is still only 21 but with three senior years under his belt , he ’ s approaching the stage in his career where Nuno will demand more than just potential .
It ’ s time Vinagre started delivering far more frequently .
A new way of playing Nuno seems to have developed a hybrid of his two favoured formations .
In their opening two matches Wolves have operated in a 3-4-3 with the ball and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheffield United Pedro Neto was asked to drop into midfield , with Vitinha doing it against Stoke .
Its success is dependent on personnel and the trio of Neto , Daniel Podence and Jimenez performed it far more successfully than Adama Traore , Silva and Vitinha managed in the defeat to Stoke .
Neto , in particular , is really staking his claim to become a regular starter and made an impact off the bench yesterday .
With Traore primed to return to wing-back against Man City , the trio who started against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Nuno .

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After an outstanding opening to the season at Sheffield United on Monday, Wolverhampton Wanderers came unstuck against Championship side Stoke City last night.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men were defeated 1-0 thanks to Jacob Brown’s late goal and exited the Carabao Cup at the second round stage.
An unusual performance was followed by an even stranger press conference as Nuno responded to questions about Diogo Jota after the forward was omitted from the match day squad.
And that’s where we kick off this week’s analysis…
Jota’s unexplained absence
At 5:45pm Jota was out on Molineux’s hallowed turf with his teammates, just like any other match day.
But when the teams were announced at 6pm the Portuguese forward wasn’t even named among the substitutes.
Nuno suggested it was just a selection decision in his post-match press briefing, stating Jota was ‘not available’ for the game.
Asked why Jota wasn’t available and whether he would return for Monday’s match with Manchester City, Nuno bluntly responded: "I don’t know, we have to see. He was not on the squad list. Period."
So, we will have to wait and see.
Fabio Silva needs time
You could feel Fabio Silva’s anguish as Brown buried John Ruddy to send Stoke through to round three.
The young striker - a club-record £35million signing from FC Porto - had missed a gilt-edged chance a matter of minutes before Brown found the net.
On the whole, Silva’s movement was very sharp and he linked the play well, but his finishing was that of an 18-year-old desperately trying to impress. Perhaps he was trying too hard.
Silva will enjoy much better nights in old gold and will need time to become the Raul Jimenez alternative everyone believes he can be.
Vinagre wastes his chance
The 2020/21 season is going to be a big one for Ruben Vinagre. Jonny Castro Otto’s injury has opened a door to the young Portuguese but he didn’t cover himself in glory against Stoke.
Vinagre, filling in for Marcal at left wing-back, wasn’t his usual, confident self going forward and rarely troubled Stoke’s back-line.
We didn’t see any of the energy and enthusiasm which has excited Molineux’s faithful over the past three seasons.
Vinagre is still only 21 but with three senior years under his belt, he’s approaching the stage in his career where Nuno will demand more than just potential. It’s time Vinagre started delivering far more frequently.
A new way of playing
Nuno seems to have developed a hybrid of his two favoured formations.
In their opening two matches Wolves have operated in a 3-4-3 with the ball and a 3-5-2 system without it.
Against Sheffield United Pedro Neto was asked to drop into midfield, with Vitinha doing it against Stoke.
Its success is dependent on personnel and the trio of Neto, Daniel Podence and Jimenez performed it far more successfully than Adama Traore, Silva and Vitinha managed in the defeat to Stoke.
Neto, in particular, is really staking his claim to become a regular starter and made an impact off the bench yesterday.
With Traore primed to return to wing-back against Man City, the trio who started against Sheffield United could again get the nod from Nuno.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Dong Ren makes brilliant promise to Blues boss Aitor Karanka

Ren Xuandong has been indulgent of Aitor Karanka ever since his latest head coach stepped through the door at St Andrew ’ s .
Birmingham City ’ s chief executive has overseen the signing of eight players and given Karanka quality and experience all through his squad .
From Neil Etheridge in goal to George Friend in defence , Adam Clayton in midfield and Scott Hogan in attack , the Spaniard has more tools at his disposal than anything ever offered his predecessor .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here The transfer window progress has seen Ren try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearing next to Karanka at his unveiling and returning to social media where he has interacted with fans .
He has taken that a step further today by responding to a Tweet from the official Birmingham City account which wished Karanka a happy 47th birthday .
Ren replied with a self effacing comment and picture of himself that caused ridicule when it was publicised a few months ago , dressed in training gear and appearing to watch over one of Pep Clotet ’ s sessions when the Championship resumed after lockdown .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karanka this man has been given a minimum 3 yrs training pitch ban , and full kits taken away also , enjoy Aitor !
” The mood at Blues is certainly much improved from last year , with new signings coming in to boost the squad and a positive result against Brentford last Saturday .
Karanka takes his team to Swansea tomorrow looking to build on last weekend 's 1-0 victory over the Bees .
New goalkeeper Etheridge is in line to make his debut .

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Ren Xuandong has been indulgent of Aitor Karanka ever since his latest head coach stepped through the door at St Andrew’s.
Birmingham City ’s chief executive has overseen the signing of eight players and given Karanka quality and experience all through his squad.
From Neil Etheridge in goal to George Friend in defence, Adam Clayton in midfield and Scott Hogan in attack, the Spaniard has more tools at his disposal than anything ever offered his predecessor.
The transfer window progress has seen Ren try to rehabilitate his public image, by appearing next to Karanka at his unveiling and returning to social media where he has interacted with fans.
He has taken that a step further today by responding to a Tweet from the official Birmingham City account which wished Karanka a happy 47th birthday.
Ren replied with a self effacing comment and picture of himself that caused ridicule when it was publicised a few months ago, dressed in training gear and appearing to watch over one of Pep Clotet’s sessions when the Championship resumed after lockdown.
He Tweeted: “As an birthday gift @Karanka this man has been given a minimum 3 yrs training pitch ban, and full kits taken away also, enjoy Aitor!”
The mood at Blues is certainly much improved from last year, with new signings coming in to boost the squad and a positive result against Brentford last Saturday.
Karanka takes his team to Swansea tomorrow looking to build on last weekend's 1-0 victory over the Bees.
New goalkeeper Etheridge is in line to make his debut.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--What Liverpool fans are saying about £45m Diogo Jota swoop

Diogo Jota 's time at Wolves has come to an end as he leaves to join Premier League champions Liverpool .
A deal was struck on Friday night , which could see Wolves receive up to £45million for the 23-year-old forward , including add-ons .
Jota has agreed a five-year contract at Anfield , and follows hot on the heels of Thiago Alcantara 's arrival from Bayern Munich for £25m .
Liverpool fans have been reacting to a busy day of transfer activity at their club .
Some are delighted with the capture of Jota , while others have reservations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have preferred to see the Reds swoop for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez .
Here 's a selection of comments from Liverpool supporters on Twitter ... Stuart Chapman : Why on earth are we putting £45m on # Jota but would n't put £50m on # Werner ?
# LFC beyond madness .
Fari Siregar : Hope for Jimenez , got Diogo Jota .
With Thiago signed , # LFC 's midfield is packed .
I can see Klopp will choose Firmino 's cover from inside , I think it would be Ox .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was brilliant with an ok back up ... .. NOW LIVERPOOL HAVE A BRILLIANT TEAM WITH A BRILLIANT BACKUP .
Retro Soles : # Jimenez could play # Firmino role , think we bought the wrong guy .
Mr T : £41m for Jota seems very steep when Sarr was quoted to be £36m .
However you have to trust the manager .
I think there are better players for that money personally .
Happy to be proved wrong !
@ HomelesPenguin : Jota for £45m but wouldnt pay £50m for Timo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
@ picklenav : And Diogo Jota out of nowhere too .
I am not used to seeing so much good happening to my club for so long now ... ... .
Sumit Haldar : Those Friday thrills keep coming .
Diogo Jota !
Ladies and Gentlemen !
Erik Steigen : Is it just me , or is Klopp aiming for Sir Alex long-term dominance ... ?
# Thiefo # Jota # Amazing # LFC # YNWA @ thecursedknight : Bad signing at the offset .
And mad at 35m .
I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the club .
Scott Mason : This transfer window went from a 5/10 to a 9.5/10 in a matter of 24 hours .
Only another centre back added would make this a perfect window in m opinion # LFC # JOTA # ThiagoFriday Jack Roberts : Always liked Jota as a player .
Versatile , Prem proven and under 25 .
£35m looks a lot but knock off the £10m for Hoever , we ’ re getting a quality attacker for a mere £25m !
Si Steers : With Minamino & Jota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some quality back up in attack .
Both will get better as well .
I ’ d imagine it means either Origi or Brewster will stay - if both go it could mean another comes in .
Neither an ideal fit into Klopp ’ s front three .
David South : Always rated Jota , good work rate and the lad can finish .
Upgrade on origi that ’ s for sure .
That Thiago lad doesn ’ t look bad either .
Megan McCallion : What A Day Thiago Signed Sealed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hardman : The Diogo Jota news is completely out of the blue in the best way .
Very surprised by Hoever leaving tho .
RafaKennyKloppo : Jota too , eh ?
Not messing about !
Best thing about him is his two-footedness .
Always looked a real threat vs the top teams because of the unpredictability that comes from being able to hurt you with both feet .
The kind of attacker Klopp loves & the depth our attack needs .
Jack Hegarty : Always said that Jota is top 3 wingers in @ @ @

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Diogo Jota's time at Wolves has come to an end as he leaves to join Premier League champions Liverpool.
A deal was struck on Friday night, which could see Wolves receive up to £45million for the 23-year-old forward, including add-ons.
Jota has agreed a five-year contract at Anfield, and follows hot on the heels of Thiago Alcantara's arrival from Bayern Munich for £25m.
Liverpool fans have been reacting to a busy day of transfer activity at their club.
Some are delighted with the capture of Jota, while others have reservations about the fee.
And some would have preferred to see the Reds swoop for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez.
Here's a selection of comments from Liverpool supporters on Twitter...
Stuart Chapman: Why on earth are we putting £45m on #Jota but wouldn't put £50m on #Werner? #LFC beyond madness.
Fari Siregar: Hope for Jimenez, got Diogo Jota. With Thiago signed, #LFC 's midfield is packed. I can see Klopp will choose Firmino's cover from inside, I think it would be Ox.
Danny Thurlow: Liverpool had a team that was brilliant with an ok back up.....
NOW LIVERPOOL HAVE A BRILLIANT TEAM WITH A BRILLIANT BACKUP.
Retro Soles: #Jimenez could play #Firmino role, think we bought the wrong guy.
Mr T: £41m for Jota seems very steep when Sarr was quoted to be £36m.
However you have to trust the manager.
I think there are better players for that money personally. Happy to be proved wrong!
@HomelesPenguin: Jota for £45m but wouldnt pay £50m for Timo Werner? bit of a strange one.
@picklenav: And Diogo Jota out of nowhere too. I am not used to seeing so much good happening to my club for so long now.......
Sumit Haldar: Those Friday thrills keep coming. Diogo Jota! Ladies and Gentlemen!
Erik Steigen: Is it just me, or is Klopp aiming for Sir Alex long-term dominance...? #Thiefo #Jota #Amazing #LFC #YNWA
@thecursedknight: Bad signing at the offset. And mad at 35m.
I hope I am proven wrong for the sake of the club.
Scott Mason: This transfer window went from a 5/10 to a 9.5/10 in a matter of 24 hours. Only another centre back added would make this a perfect window in m opinion #LFC #JOTA #ThiagoFriday
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Jack Roberts: Always liked Jota as a player. Versatile, Prem proven and under 25. £35m looks a lot but knock off the £10m for Hoever, we’re getting a quality attacker for a mere £25m!
Si Steers: With Minamino & Jota in the wings #LFC finally have some quality back up in attack. Both will get better as well. I’d imagine it means either Origi or Brewster will stay - if both go it could mean another comes in. Neither an ideal fit into Klopp’s front three.
David South: Always rated Jota, good work rate and the lad can finish. Upgrade on origi that’s for sure. That Thiago lad doesn’t look bad either.
Megan McCallion: What A Day Thiago Signed Sealed and Delivered And now Diogo Jota...
Chris Hardman: The Diogo Jota news is completely out of the blue in the best way. Very surprised by Hoever leaving tho.
RafaKennyKloppo: Jota too, eh? Not messing about! Best thing about him is his two-footedness. Always looked a real threat vs the top teams because of the unpredictability that comes from being able to hurt you with both feet.
The kind of attacker Klopp loves & the depth our attack needs.
Jack Hegarty: Always said that Jota is top 3 wingers in the Prem.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--What Wolves fans are saying about Jota's £45m Liverpool move

Diogo Jota is joining Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal that could be worth up to £45million .
The Portuguese forward has agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions .
Jota leaves Wolves after three years at the club , in which he scored 44 goals in 133 appearances .
The 23-year-old initially arrived on loan at Molineux in 2017 before his switch from Atletico Madrid was made permanent for £12million the following summer .
This deal will be a club record sale for Wolves .
Wolves fans have been reacting to the news .
Here 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter ... Mikey : Meh , not bothered as the price involved it as would be stupid to turn it down .
Paul : Thanks for the memories @ DiogoJota18 and gd luck @ LFC .
Think it ’ s a good deal for us .
Always felt one of our attackers would leave with the options that we have .
Would expect another defensive player to come in .
Hoever set to be the man , any good ?
James Dawson : @ DiogoJota18 thankyou for the memories and being part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll miss your aggression and 100 % attitude you gave every game .
This goal ( against Manchester United ) will always be remembered , the noise when this hit the net was the loudest I 've heard Molineux , thankyou diogo .
Andy Leake : Loving what ’ s happening at # Wolves .
# Nuno and # fosun know exactly what they want and need to take us next level .
Some players will fit some won ’ t .
Yes it ’ s sad but reminds me of Fergie rebuild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong in 3 years so far .
Mark : Gutted to lose Jota , when he was on it , he 's a delight to watch .
Sam Tilley : Sad to see Jota go but given his patchy form last season I reckon 35-40m is a very decent fee - especially considering Podence usurped his starting spot as well .
Graham Palmer : # LFC fans not happy with this , just as # wwfc fans not happy with Jota going the other way .
Tbh # Wolves probably getting a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immense , but last season has showed he 's plateaued .
Nuno is looking for better .
More biz to come from @ Wolves Mark Stebbings : There is a noticeable split among fans - should Jota have been sold or not ?
!
He was poor back end of last season , but Liverpool obviously see something in him for the future .
Kev Baker : Flip side is of course , that with nearly £80m recouped this summer from Cav , Costa , Doc & maybe Jota it cools just be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the corner .
David Timmins : Gutted to see Jota go as he ’ s been awesome for us , but if it means we build again and makes us better in the future then I ’ m all for it !
When he ’ s been consistently so good it ’ s only a matter of time before the big boys come !
Good luck to him .
Luke Dady : If we get £35million for Jota and can go and reinvest it in a Ruben Dias type player , I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miss_Griff89 : I 'm sorry I mocked your hair Jota .
You can come back now .

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Diogo Jota is joining Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal that could be worth up to £45million.
The Portuguese forward has agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions.
Jota leaves Wolves after three years at the club, in which he scored 44 goals in 133 appearances.
The 23-year-old initially arrived on loan at Molineux in 2017 before his switch from Atletico Madrid was made permanent for £12million the following summer.
This deal will be a club record sale for Wolves.
Wolves fans have been reacting to the news. Here's what some of them had to say on Twitter...
Mikey: Meh, not bothered as the price involved it as would be stupid to turn it down.
@CG1LoneWolf: 39 mill great business.
Robert Butler: Good business.
Tylerwwfc: Good fee tbf.
Paul: Thanks for the memories @DiogoJota18 and gd luck @LFC. Think it’s a good deal for us. Always felt one of our attackers would leave with the options that we have. Would expect another defensive player to come in. Hoever set to be the man, any good?
James Dawson: @DiogoJota18 thankyou for the memories and being part of what we are now. We'll miss your aggression and 100% attitude you gave every game. This goal (against Manchester United) will always be remembered, the noise when this hit the net was the loudest I've heard Molineux, thankyou diogo.
Rob: I trust Nuno. Period.
Andy Leake: Loving what’s happening at #Wolves. #Nuno and #fosun know exactly what they want and need to take us next level. Some players will fit some won’t. Yes it’s sad but reminds me of Fergie rebuild at United every few years.
Nothing wrong in 3 years so far.
Mark: Gutted to lose Jota, when he was on it, he's a delight to watch.
Sam Tilley: Sad to see Jota go but given his patchy form last season I reckon 35-40m is a very decent fee - especially considering Podence usurped his starting spot as well.
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Graham Palmer: #LFC fans not happy with this, just as #wwfc fans not happy with Jota going the other way. Tbh #Wolves probably getting a good deal on both. Jota has been immense, but last season has showed he's plateaued. Nuno is looking for better. More biz to come from @Wolves
Mark Stebbings: There is a noticeable split among fans - should Jota have been sold or not?! He was poor back end of last season, but Liverpool obviously see something in him for the future.
Kev Baker: Flip side is of course, that with nearly £80m recouped this summer from Cav, Costa, Doc & maybe Jota it cools just be that some serious signings are just around the corner.
David Timmins: Gutted to see Jota go as he’s been awesome for us, but if it means we build again and makes us better in the future then I’m all for it! When he’s been consistently so good it’s only a matter of time before the big boys come! Good luck to him.
Luke Dady: If we get £35million for Jota and can go and reinvest it in a Ruben Dias type player, I'd be happy with this transfer window...
@Miss_Griff89: I'm sorry I mocked your hair Jota. You can come back now.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Liverpool complete signing of Diogo Jota from Wolves

Liverpool have completed the signing of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Liverpool 's interest in the Portuguese forward emerged @ @ @ @ @ to take Jota to Anfield has been concluded quickly .
Wolves are set to secure @ @ @ @ @ to £45million for Jota , who has signed a five-year contract with Liverpool .
Jota @ @ @ @ @ at the club in which he scored 44 goals in 133 appearances in old gold @ @ @ @ @ on loan at Molineux in 2017 before his switch from Atletico Madrid was made permanent @ @ @ @ @ .
Wolves have made a significant profit on that fee and Jota becomes the club @ @ @ @ @

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Liverpool have completed the signing of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Liverpool's interest in the Portuguese forward emerged last night and a deal to take Jota to Anfield has been concluded quickly.
Wolves are set to secure a fee which could rise to £45million for Jota, who has signed a five-year contract with Liverpool.
Jota leaves Wolves after three years at the club in which he scored 44 goals in 133 appearances in old gold.
The 23-year-old initially arrived on loan at Molineux in 2017 before his switch from Atletico Madrid was made permanent for £12million the following summer.
Wolves have made a significant profit on that fee and Jota becomes the club's biggest ever sale.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Aston Vila transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will keep you up to @ @ @ @ @ from Villa Park on Friday , September 18 as Dean Smith continues his work in @ @ @ @ @ Emiliano Martinez became Villa 's third signing of the summer yesterday when he arrived from @ @ @ @ @ is expected to follow from Lyon .
Talks are ongoing about a move for Werder @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's first Premier League game of 2020/21 , on Monday against Sheffield United , @ @ @ @ @ season underway with a win at Burton Albion in midweek , with Ollie Watkins , @ @ @ @ @ on target in a 3-1 victory .
Stay up to date with all the latest @ @ @ @ @ below ...

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Hello and welcome to Friday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will keep you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park on Friday, September 18 as Dean Smith continues his work in the transfer market.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez became Villa's third signing of the summer yesterday when he arrived from Arsenal and winger Bertrand Traore is expected to follow from Lyon.
Talks are ongoing about a move for Werder Bremen attacker Milot Rashica as Villa's first Premier League game of 2020/21, on Monday against Sheffield United, approaches.
Villa got their season underway with a win at Burton Albion in midweek, with Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish and Keinan Davis on target in a 3-1 victory.
Stay up to date with all the latest on our rolling live blog below...


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Liverpool have gambled on Diogo Jota but Wolves could regret it

The key takeaway from Nuno Espirito Santo 's press conference on the eve of the 2020/21 season was his plans to evolve Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Not only does the head coach want to make his Wolves team a more progressive , forward-thinking footballing side , he is intent on reshaping it .
Diogo Jota 's transfer to Liverpool is the clearest sign yet that Wolves are changing .
Jota has been a pillar of Nuno 's Wolves over the last three seasons and very few players can say they have contributed more to the club 's growth from Championship hopefuls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in 2017/18 to help Wolves win the Championship title , 10 in his final 23 matches of 2018/19 to propel the club into Europe and 16 in his last season at Molineux .
But those who watched Jota regularly during 2019/20 will admit that his performance levels declined .
He scored in just 10 of his 48 matches last term with hat-tricks against Besiktas and Espanyol favourably skewing his figures .
We should have seen this coming .
Jota , once the player Nuno refused to drop , could barely get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Wolves went into the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla in August with 12 senior outfield players available and Jota was the last one Nuno looked to , bringing him off the bench with 11 minutes to go in Duisburg .
That night was significant in Jota 's Wolves career and it proved to be the last time he pulled on the club 's famous colours .
He was an unused substitute against Sheffield United on Monday and his omission from the Carabao Cup squad defeated by Stoke City on Thursday created speculation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aftermath of that defeat only added fuel to the fire that his Wolves career was reaching its conclusion .
His late withdrawal was due to Liverpool 's interest and his agent Jorge Mendes has wasted little time in negotiating terms for Jota to join the Reds for a reported £35million , though the fee could rise to £45million eventually .
On the face of it , that figure for a player who is Nuno 's fourth option in the wide forward roles behind Adama Traore , Pedro Neto and Daniel Podence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been significantly higher had Wolves cashed in on Jota last summer when he was hot property after an explosive six-month spell in which he terrorised Leicester , Manchester United , Arsenal and Chelsea among others .
Only time will tell whether Wolves have cashed in at the right time , or indeed the worst possible moment .
On his day he can bully the Premier League 's best but those days were few and far between last season .
Nonetheless , some of his performances will go down in Molineux folklore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup win over United before blasting a shot past Sergio Romero to send Wolves to Wembley .
Another goal against United two weeks later .
The demolition of Arsenal .
Hat-tricks against Leicester , Besiktas and Espanyol .
His breathtaking piece of skill to set up Raul Jimenez 's winner at Spurs in March .
There 's been more good than bad as his record of 44 goals in 133 games suggests .
He might have fallen down the pecking order at Wolves , but the scale of the task facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earn his place in Jurgen Klopp 's XI Jota must oust one of Mohamed Salah , Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane , who are arguably the best attacking trio in world football .
At £35million , Liverpool have taken a risk signing Jota at this point in his career - but it 's Wolves who could live to regret it .
With the unpredictable nature of Diogo Jota , it 's impossible to know .

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The key takeaway from Nuno Espirito Santo's press conference on the eve of the 2020/21 season was his plans to evolve Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Not only does the head coach want to make his Wolves team a more progressive, forward-thinking footballing side, he is intent on reshaping it.
Diogo Jota's transfer to Liverpool is the clearest sign yet that Wolves are changing.
Jota has been a pillar of Nuno's Wolves over the last three seasons and very few players can say they have contributed more to the club's growth from Championship hopefuls to European contenders.
He scored 17 goals in 2017/18 to help Wolves win the Championship title, 10 in his final 23 matches of 2018/19 to propel the club into Europe and 16 in his last season at Molineux.
But those who watched Jota regularly during 2019/20 will admit that his performance levels declined. He scored in just 10 of his 48 matches last term with hat-tricks against Besiktas and Espanyol favourably skewing his figures.
We should have seen this coming. Jota, once the player Nuno refused to drop, could barely get a game towards the end of last season.
Wolves went into the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla in August with 12 senior outfield players available and Jota was the last one Nuno looked to, bringing him off the bench with 11 minutes to go in Duisburg.
That night was significant in Jota's Wolves career and it proved to be the last time he pulled on the club's famous colours.
He was an unused substitute against Sheffield United on Monday and his omission from the Carabao Cup squad defeated by Stoke City on Thursday created speculation.
Nuno's strange press conference in the aftermath of that defeat only added fuel to the fire that his Wolves career was reaching its conclusion.
His late withdrawal was due to Liverpool's interest and his agent Jorge Mendes has wasted little time in negotiating terms for Jota to join the Reds for a reported £35million, though the fee could rise to £45million eventually.
On the face of it, that figure for a player who is Nuno's fourth option in the wide forward roles behind Adama Traore, Pedro Neto and Daniel Podence is good business.
But that fee would have been significantly higher had Wolves cashed in on Jota last summer when he was hot property after an explosive six-month spell in which he terrorised Leicester, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea among others.
Only time will tell whether Wolves have cashed in at the right time, or indeed the worst possible moment.
On his day he can bully the Premier League's best but those days were few and far between last season.
Nonetheless, some of his performances will go down in Molineux folklore.
The battering he gave Luke Shaw in the FA Cup win over United before blasting a shot past Sergio Romero to send Wolves to Wembley.
Another goal against United two weeks later. The demolition of Arsenal. Hat-tricks against Leicester, Besiktas and Espanyol. His breathtaking piece of skill to set up Raul Jimenez's winner at Spurs in March.
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There's been more good than bad as his record of 44 goals in 133 games suggests.
He might have fallen down the pecking order at Wolves, but the scale of the task facing Jota at Anfield is enormous. To earn his place in Jurgen Klopp's XI Jota must oust one of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane, who are arguably the best attacking trio in world football.
At £35million, Liverpool have taken a risk signing Jota at this point in his career - but it's Wolves who could live to regret it. With the unpredictable nature of Diogo Jota, it's impossible to know.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Everton boss makes admission ahead of West Brom clash

Everton have been looking to bolster their defence ahead of this weekend 's Premier League showdown with West Bromwich Albion .
Albion take on Carlo Ancelotti 's men at Goodison Park on Saturday ( 12.30pm ) .
Speaking ahead of the game , Ancelotti revealed the club were hoping to bring in another centre-back in the wake of a double injury blow .
Mason Holgate was injured in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End earlier this month - and faces up to three months out of action .
And Jarrad Branthwaite is also facing a spell on the sidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carabao Cup win over Salford City .
`` He ( Branthwaite ) had a problem on his ankle , he 's out for a least three to five weeks , '' said Ancelotti at his pre-match press conference .
`` He does n't need surgery but he has to rest for one month .
Mason Holgate is out and the other players are all fit and ready to play .
`` I have to follow the advice of the doctors , of the medical staff .
He 's ( Holgate ) out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he feels good in this moment , he 's walking in the swimming pool without any problem .
But I think we have to wait a little bit . ''
Michael Keane and Yerry Mina are the only fit senior central defenders available to Everton at the moment .
The Toffees have been linked with a move for Chelsea 's Fikayo Tomori - some Ancelotti refused to be drawn on .
`` Honestly we are looking for a centre-back , if the market offers something I think that we can have one , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are only with Yerry Mina and Michael Keane , but we are looking for another one .
`` Tomori plays in Chelsea !
So do n't ask me this . ''

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Everton have been looking to bolster their defence ahead of this weekend's Premier League showdown with West Bromwich Albion.
Albion take on Carlo Ancelotti's men at Goodison Park on Saturday (12.30pm).
Speaking ahead of the game, Ancelotti revealed the club were hoping to bring in another centre-back in the wake of a double injury blow.
Mason Holgate was injured in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End earlier this month - and faces up to three months out of action.
And Jarrad Branthwaite is also facing a spell on the sidelines after being forced off during the midweek Carabao Cup win over Salford City.
"He (Branthwaite) had a problem on his ankle, he's out for a least three to five weeks," said Ancelotti at his pre-match press conference.
"He doesn't need surgery but he has to rest for one month. Mason Holgate is out and the other players are all fit and ready to play.
"I have to follow the advice of the doctors, of the medical staff. He's (Holgate) out for two or three months.
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"Honestly he feels good in this moment, he's walking in the swimming pool without any problem. But I think we have to wait a little bit."
Michael Keane and Yerry Mina are the only fit senior central defenders available to Everton at the moment.
The Toffees have been linked with a move for Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori - some Ancelotti refused to be drawn on.
"Honestly we are looking for a centre-back, if the market offers something I think that we can have one," the Italian added.
"Now we are only with Yerry Mina and Michael Keane, but we are looking for another one.
"Tomori plays in Chelsea! So don't ask me this."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--EuroMillions results and numbers live: Winning draw for Friday, September 18

Feeling lucky this Friday ?
Has work made you consider quitting and fancy living off your own income ?
Well , if you win EuroMillions , that could be a reality .
Tonight 's jackpot is a staggering £60m and if you win you could change your life .
Many people would n't know what to do with that staggering amount of money and all you have to do is match all five numbers plus the lucky stars to become a winner .
Does that sound good to you ?
Imagine the things that you could buy with it - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world or a fancy new car to show off to your friends and family .
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket .
It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one , you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million .
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket and the draw will take place at 8.45pm .
We 're covering this event live so we will let you know the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Feeling lucky this Friday? Has work made you consider quitting and fancy living off your own income?
Well, if you win EuroMillions, that could be a reality. Tonight's jackpot is a staggering £60m and if you win you could change your life.
Many people wouldn't know what to do with that staggering amount of money and all you have to do is match all five numbers plus the lucky stars to become a winner.
Does that sound good to you?
Imagine the things that you could buy with it - a new home, a holiday around the world or a fancy new car to show off to your friends and family.
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket. It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one, you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million.
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket and the draw will take place at 8.45pm.
We're covering this event live so we will let you know the winning numbers when they are drawn.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--£35m Liverpool transfer could pave the way for Aston Villa deal

Aston Villa always wanted to end the window with two new strikers in Dean Smith 's squad .
The first one came last week , Ollie Watkins arriving from Brentford in a club-record deal that was on the cards ever since Jack Grealish scored the goal that secured Villa 's Premier League survival at West Ham United in July .
Among the names linked with becoming the second arrival in attack is Liverpool 's Rhian Brewster - and the path for his Anfield exit could soon be cleared .
Brewster , 20 , is being chased by a host of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 appearances during an impressive loan spell at Swansea City last season .
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Liverpool 's stance on the youngster has been clear - they would use as much of the transfer window as they needed to come to a final decision on his future .
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed this week that his side have held talks with the Premier League champions about Brewster in a hint the England under-21 international would be granted a move .
`` We have made enquiries about a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilder told YorkshireLive .
`` Rhian is one we have talked about and spoken to Liverpool about .
`` We need to bring another one in .
We have looked at the situation of losing Lys as well for a little while and we need to find that quality from within and to add as well would make us stronger and a more complete group .
`` As you understand it ’ s difficult to source and we are not in a situation to do what two or three other clubs have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will keep working hard and smart and we will keep going to fill that gap .
We are looking to bring one in at the top of the pitch and that is still the case . ''
And Jurgen Klopp may have just come to a final conclusion about Brewster as he closes in on a move for Diogo Jota .
The Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker is poised to join Liverpool in a £35million transfer to become the club 's third summer signing after full-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos and Bayern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival will surely give Villa and other suitors the perfect opportunity to finally bring an end to the Brewster transfer saga .

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Aston Villa always wanted to end the window with two new strikers in Dean Smith's squad.
The first one came last week, Ollie Watkins arriving from Brentford in a club-record deal that was on the cards ever since Jack Grealish scored the goal that secured Villa's Premier League survival at West Ham United in July.
Among the names linked with becoming the second arrival in attack is Liverpool's Rhian Brewster - and the path for his Anfield exit could now be clear.
Brewster, 20, is being chased by a host of top-flight clubs after scoring 10 goals in 20 appearances during an impressive loan spell at Swansea City last season.
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He was first linked with a move to Villa Park before being sent to Swansea in January and Villa's interest is believed to have resurfaced this summer.
Liverpool's stance on the youngster has been clear - they would use as much of the transfer window as they needed to come to a final decision on his future.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed this week that his side have held talks with the Premier League champions about Brewster in a hint the England under-21 international would be granted a move.
"We have made enquiries about a few strikers and most on loan," Wilder told YorkshireLive. "Rhian is one we have talked about and spoken to Liverpool about.
"We need to bring another one in. We have looked at the situation of losing Lys as well for a little while and we need to find that quality from within and to add as well would make us stronger and a more complete group.
"As you understand it’s difficult to source and we are not in a situation to do what two or three other clubs have done or people might expect us to do.
"We will keep working hard and smart and we will keep going to fill that gap. We are looking to bring one in at the top of the pitch and that is still the case."
And Jurgen Klopp may have just come to a final conclusion about Brewster having snapped up Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jota joined the Reds in a £41million deal from Wolves on Friday to become the club's third summer signing after full-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos and Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
Jota's arrival will surely give Villa and other suitors the perfect opportunity to finally bring an end to the Brewster transfer saga.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Hospital boss Jacqui Smith steps down from NHS role to do Strictly

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is temporarily quitting her role leading the city 's hospitals to take part in Strictly .
Smith , 57 , former MP for Redditch , said she would be 'on the end of a laptop and phone ' but was stepping back from October to focus on the TV show .
She chairs University Hospitals Birmingham , which runs the Queen Elizabeth , Good Hope , Heartlands and Solihull hospitals .
`` From October I am taking a step back .
I talked to hospitals ' chief executive Dave Rosser before I said yes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead .
The response from staff has been brilliant , they are really excited , '' she said .
`` I am incredibly proud to represent them .
It has been a horrible time and I will be working my socks off to make them proud of me . ''
She confirmed she would not be drawing her salary while absent from the Trust .
Dr Rosser , CEO , of the trust , said : “ We are really excited that Jacqui has agreed to be in this year ’ s Strictly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own UHB colleagues starring in one of the most-loved family shows on television is fantastic .
We wish her and whoever is lucky enough to be her partner the very , very best of luck .
“ While Jacqui will still be available for advice , she will take unpaid leave from October 1 while she remains in Strictly .
Deputy Chair Harry Reilly will step in during Jacqui ’ s absence . ''
The hospitals are currently experiencing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases , with more than 100 coronavirus patients in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Rosser , speaking at a regional briefing ( Friday ) , said : `` We have put the hospital pretty much back on same emergency footing as we had back in March .
`` We hold internal crisis meetings daily with health partners to ensure we are on top of the multitude of strands of getting on top of this problem .
`` But the levels of anxiety among our staff , fearing they might go back to what we saw in April , are very worrying .
`` I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as apprehensive as they are at the moment .
`` People I have worked alongside for 25 years are saying to me I am not sure I can do this again . ''
Smith became chair of the hospitals ' trust in December 2013 , on an annual salary of £50,000 .
She also chairs Birmingham Health Partners , which coordinates the research partnership with the University of Birmingham ; and is chair of Sandwell Children ’ s Trust .
She is a political commentator and has a podast , called For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcaster Iain Dale .
She has spoken of her excitement at getting the call confirming her place on Strictly .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , she said training was going well , with running and yoga now being supplemented with skipping .
But she said the dancing was still an unknown quantity .
`` I 'm usually first on the dancefloor if I get a chance but I would n't say I 'll be the most sophisticated - I 'll bring hard work and enthusiasm ! ''
The award winning TV show would , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a horrible year .
She will line up alongside stars including Bill Bailey , Clara Amfo , HRVY , .
The 2020 series will begin in October but will be shorter than usual .
The contestants will be staying in a hotel for two weeks ahead of pre-recording all the group dances .
The BBC also confirmed they will be able to rehearse , perform and go home to their family each night - following government guidelines .

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Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is temporarily quitting her role leading the city's hospitals to take part in Strictly.
Smith, 57, former MP for Redditch, said she would be 'on the end of a laptop and phone' but was stepping back from October to focus on the TV show.
She chairs University Hospitals Birmingham, which runs the Queen Elizabeth, Good Hope, Heartlands and Solihull hospitals.
"From October I am taking a step back. I talked to hospitals' chief executive Dave Rosser before I said yes and he was happy for me to go ahead. The response from staff has been brilliant, they are really excited," she said.
"I am incredibly proud to represent them. It has been a horrible time and I will be working my socks off to make them proud of me."
She confirmed she would not be drawing her salary while absent from the Trust.
Dr Rosser, CEO, of the trust, said: “We are really excited that Jacqui has agreed to be in this year’s Strictly.
"To have one of our own UHB colleagues starring in one of the most-loved family shows on television is fantastic. We wish her and whoever is lucky enough to be her partner the very, very best of luck.
“While Jacqui will still be available for advice, she will take unpaid leave from October 1 while she remains in Strictly. Deputy Chair Harry Reilly will step in during Jacqui’s absence."
The hospitals are currently experiencing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 100 coronavirus patients in the QE, Heartlands and Good Hope.
Fifteen patients are critically ill on life support.
Mr Rosser, speaking at a regional briefing (Friday), said: "We have put the hospital pretty much back on same emergency footing as we had back in March.
"We hold internal crisis meetings daily with health partners to ensure we are on top of the multitude of strands of getting on top of this problem.
"But the levels of anxiety among our staff, fearing they might go back to what we saw in April, are very worrying.
"I have never known a clinical team as stressed and as apprehensive as they are at the moment.
"People I have worked alongside for 25 years are saying to me I am not sure I can do this again."
Smith became chair of the hospitals' trust in December 2013, on an annual salary of £50,000.
She also chairs Birmingham Health Partners, which coordinates the research partnership with the University of Birmingham; and is chair of Sandwell Children’s Trust.
She is a political commentator and has a podast, called For the Many, that she presents with broadcaster Iain Dale.
She has spoken of her excitement at getting the call confirming her place on Strictly.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, she said training was going well, with running and yoga now being supplemented with skipping.
But she said the dancing was still an unknown quantity.
"I'm usually first on the dancefloor if I get a chance but I wouldn't say I'll be the most sophisticated - I'll bring hard work and enthusiasm!"
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The award winning TV show would, she hoped, bring some light relief after a horrible year.
She will line up alongside stars including Bill Bailey, Clara Amfo, HRVY, .
The 2020 series will begin in October but will be shorter than usual.
The contestants will be staying in a hotel for two weeks ahead of pre-recording all the group dances.
The BBC also confirmed they will be able to rehearse, perform and go home to their family each night - following government guidelines.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Boris Johnson warns UK now seeing second coronavirus wave

Boris Johnson has warned a second coronavirus wave is hitting the UK - just hours after a Wolverhampton lockdown was announced and Birmingham cases continued to soar .
The Prime Minister said it was “ inevitable ” that the deadly virus would sweep across the country again but said a second national lockdown was the `` last thing anybody wants '' .
In a TV pool interview , he said the measures currently in place across the country - which include the 'rule of six ' and a ban on households mixing in Sandwell , Birmingham , Solihull and soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` under review '' .
He was also reported as saying that the `` UK is now seeing second wave of coronavirus coming in . ''
The Prime Minister added : `` On Monday we brought in the measures that we did , the 'rule of six ' , to really try and restrict what people are doing and to bring in a new buffer - and to make it absolutely clear , the 'rule of six ' : indoors six maximum , six outdoors maximum .
`` But the crucial thing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basic rules on social distancing - hands , face , space - that is what everybody has got to do if we want to continue to beat this thing .
`` But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now , clearly we are going to keep everything under review .
I do n't want to get into a second national lockdown at all , it is the last thing anybody wants .
`` I do n't want to go into bigger lockdown measures at all , we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have .
We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can , we want to keep businesses going '' The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance . ''
The Mirror reports the PM is reportedly considering a `` circuit break '' of a few weeks , to take place at half term , as experts battle to contain a new spike in Covid-19 .
`` Active discussions '' are reportedly now under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond to the sharp increase in cases .
One option that is on the table is a short period of stricter rules in England , which Downing Street denied would amount to a full-scale second lockdown .
A Number 10 spokesman said : `` We ’ ve always been clear that our strategy is to keep the virus down as much as possible while protecting education and the economy .
`` We are prepared to take action that is necessary , but we obviously want to avoid any extended lockdown . ''

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Boris Johnson has warned a second coronavirus wave is hitting the UK - just hours after a Wolverhampton lockdown was announced and Birmingham cases continued to soar.
The Prime Minister said it was “inevitable” that the deadly virus would sweep across the country again but said a second national lockdown was the "last thing anybody wants".
In a TV pool interview, he said the measures currently in place across the country - which include the 'rule of six' and a ban on households mixing in Sandwell, Birmingham, Solihull and soon Wolverhampton, would need to be kept "under review".
He was also reported as saying that the "UK is now seeing second wave of coronavirus coming in."
The Prime Minister added: "On Monday we brought in the measures that we did, the 'rule of six', to really try and restrict what people are doing and to bring in a new buffer - and to make it absolutely clear, the 'rule of six': indoors six maximum, six outdoors maximum.
"But the crucial thing is at the same time to observe the basic rules on social distancing - hands, face, space - that is what everybody has got to do if we want to continue to beat this thing.
"But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now, clearly we are going to keep everything under review. I don't want to get into a second national lockdown at all, it is the last thing anybody wants.
"I don't want to go into bigger lockdown measures at all, we want to keep schools open and it is fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have. We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can, we want to keep businesses going
"The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance."
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The Mirror reports the PM is reportedly considering a "circuit break" of a few weeks, to take place at half term, as experts battle to contain a new spike in Covid-19.
"Active discussions" are reportedly now under way in Number 10 about how to respond to the sharp increase in cases.
One option that is on the table is a short period of stricter rules in England, which Downing Street denied would amount to a full-scale second lockdown.
A Number 10 spokesman said: "We’ve always been clear that our strategy is to keep the virus down as much as possible while protecting education and the economy.
"We are prepared to take action that is necessary, but we obviously want to avoid any extended lockdown."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Jack Clarke to Birmingham City deal receives Leeds United response

Birmingham City are closing in on the signing of Jack Clarke from Tottenham Hotspur .
The England under-20 international is poised to join Aitor Karanka 's side on loan for the 2020/21 season , becoming the ninth arrival of the summer at St Andrew 's .
Blues have already strengthened their options in wide areas with the signings of Ivan Sanchez and Jonathan Leko but want further competition after the departures of Jacques Maghoma , Kerim Mrabti and Jefferson Montero .
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A lack of playing time as the Whites battled for promotion led Jose Mourinho to recall the youngster in January and send him to QPR for the second half of the campaign .
Here is a selection of the responses from Leeds fans : @ SohailRashid00 : As a Leeds fan .
He was class just lost his way at Spurs .
Raw talent .
@ Ryan_H96 : I don ’ t think he actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted the money .
@ RobCollins2016 : Definitely got the talent .
Question marks over confidence and application .
@ SambrookJames : He 's definitely got in in him .
Some Leeds fans think he moved too soon but guess the deal was too good for all involved .
@ Superwhites100 : He 's definitely a talent just got to give him a run of games and see how he does with you .
@ alwaysonastagdo : Would like to see Jack Clarke back at Leeds , didn ’ t get much chances @ @ @ @ @

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Birmingham City are closing in on the signing of Jack Clarke from Tottenham Hotspur.
The England under-20 international is poised to join Aitor Karanka's side on loan for the 2020/21 season, becoming the ninth arrival of the summer at St Andrew's.
Blues have already strengthened their options in wide areas with the signings of Ivan Sanchez and Jonathan Leko but want further competition after the departures of Jacques Maghoma, Kerim Mrabti and Jefferson Montero.
A product of the Leeds United academy, Clarke cost Spurs a reported £10million last year after an impressive breakthrough campaign in the Championship.
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He put pen to paper on a four-year deal with Spurs and was immediately loaned back to Leeds for last season.
A lack of playing time as the Whites battled for promotion led Jose Mourinho to recall the youngster in January and send him to QPR for the second half of the campaign.
Here is a selection of the responses from Leeds fans:
@BickersLUFC: Good luck Jack Clarke. Get at em.
@SohailRashid00: As a Leeds fan. He was class just lost his way at Spurs. Raw talent.
@Ryan_H96: I don’t think he actually wanted to go I think the club wanted the money.
@RobCollins2016: Definitely got the talent. Question marks over confidence and application.
@SambrookJames: He's definitely got in in him. Some Leeds fans think he moved too soon but guess the deal was too good for all involved.
@Superwhites100: He's definitely a talent just got to give him a run of games and see how he does with you.
@alwaysonastagdo: Would like to see Jack Clarke back at Leeds, didn’t get much chances at QPR last season.