birminghammail--2020-06-14--Man arrested on suspicion of urinating on PC's memorial at London protests

A man is being held by police after a picture on social media showed him appearing to urinate on a memorial .
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said : `` A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after a man was photographed apparently urinating on the memorial dedicated to PC Keith Palmer .
`` The incident is believed to have taken place in the afternoon of Saturday , June 13 .
`` The man is currently in custody in Essex after presenting himself at a police station . ''
In an earlier statement about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Javid said : `` We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer .
`` We have immediately launched an investigation , and will gather all the evidence available to us and take appropriate action . ''
PC Palmer was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster .
Home Secretary Priti Patel last night described behaviour at the London protests as `` extreme thuggery '' .
She added : `` We have seen some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of PC Keith Palmer 's memorial in Parliament , in Westminster Square , and quite frankly that is shameful , that is absolutely appalling and shameful . ''
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the violence against police had been `` completely unacceptable '' .
He tweeted : `` Today 's ( Saturday ) protests in London were led by those intent on causing violence and sowing hate for their own ends .
We must not let them win . ''
MP Tobias Ellwood , who gave first aid to PC Palmer as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death in the grounds of Parliament by Khalid Masood in 2017 , said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was `` abhorrent '' .
When asked whether he thought the man may not have noticed the memorial , Mr Ellwood said : `` I do n't agree with that at all .
`` This is the gates of Westminster , the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for PC Keith Palmer . ''
More than 100 people were arrested at a protest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Boris Johnson as `` racist thuggery '' .
Six police officers suffered minor injuries in violent clashes as several hundred demonstrators , mostly white men , attended the protest organised by far-right groups which claimed they wanted to protect statues such as Winston Churchill from vandalism .
But the demonstration turned violent after hundreds of self-proclaimed `` statue defenders '' took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles , smoke grenades , glass bottles and flares at police officers .
Many of those present were drinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting `` Tommy Robinson '' and `` England '' while raising their arms surged towards lines of officers .
Outbursts of violence continued around the city after the 5pm deadline had passed , with the last few protesters removed from Parliament Square at around 6.45pm .
By 9pm , more than 100 people were arrested during the protest for offences including breach of the peace , violent disorder , assault on officers , possession of an offensive weapon , possession of class A drugs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson slammed the `` racist thuggery '' witnessed at the protests .
He wrote on Twitter : `` Racist thuggery has no place on our streets .
Anyone attacking the police will be met with full force of the law .
`` These marches and protests have been subverted by violence and breach current guidelines .
`` Racism has no part in the UK and we must work together to make that a reality . ''
London Ambulance Service said it had treated 15 people for injuries , including two police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the public , had to be taken to hospital .
Peaceful demonstrations took place at Hyde Park and Marble Arch by anti-racism protesters in support of the Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) movement .
While the official BLM protest had been called off over fears of conflict , there were reports of some skirmishes between anti-racism protesters and members of far-right groups outside Waterloo Station .
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned the brutality aimed at police , writing on Twitter : `` Millions of Londoners will have been disgusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desecration and racism displayed by the right-wing extremists who gathered in our city today . ''
On Friday , statues in Parliament Square - including of Winston Churchill , Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi - were boarded up to prevent them being targeted by protesters both from the Black Lives Matter movement and far-right groups .
There were similar gatherings on Saturday in Belfast , Glasgow and Bristol with crowds massing around monuments .
Avon and Somerset Police said around 300 people attended the demonstration in Bristol city centre , with two arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 10,000 protesters attended a Black Lives Matter event in the city centre .
A Sussex Police spokesman said the demonstration was peaceful and no arrests were made .

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A man is being held by police after a picture on social media showed him appearing to urinate on a memorial.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after a man was photographed apparently urinating on the memorial dedicated to PC Keith Palmer.
"The incident is believed to have taken place in the afternoon of Saturday, June 13.
"The man is currently in custody in Essex after presenting himself at a police station."
In an earlier statement about the picture, Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid said: "We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer.
"I feel for PC Palmer's family, friends, and colleagues.
"We have immediately launched an investigation, and will gather all the evidence available to us and take appropriate action."
PC Palmer was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster.
(Image: PA)
Home Secretary Priti Patel last night described behaviour at the London protests as "extreme thuggery".
She added: "We have seen some shameful scenes today, including the desecration of PC Keith Palmer's memorial in Parliament, in Westminster Square, and quite frankly that is shameful, that is absolutely appalling and shameful."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the violence against police had been "completely unacceptable".
He tweeted: "Today's (Saturday) protests in London were led by those intent on causing violence and sowing hate for their own ends. We must not let them win."
MP Tobias Ellwood, who gave first aid to PC Palmer as he lay dying after being stabbed to death in the grounds of Parliament by Khalid Masood in 2017, said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was "abhorrent".
When asked whether he thought the man may not have noticed the memorial, Mr Ellwood said: "I don't agree with that at all.
"This is the gates of Westminster, the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for PC Keith Palmer."
More than 100 people were arrested at a protest in London, which was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "racist thuggery".
Six police officers suffered minor injuries in violent clashes as several hundred demonstrators, mostly white men, attended the protest organised by far-right groups which claimed they wanted to protect statues such as Winston Churchill from vandalism.
But the demonstration turned violent after hundreds of self-proclaimed "statue defenders" took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles, smoke grenades, glass bottles and flares at police officers.
Many of those present were drinking, and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting "Tommy Robinson" and "England" while raising their arms surged towards lines of officers.
Outbursts of violence continued around the city after the 5pm deadline had passed, with the last few protesters removed from Parliament Square at around 6.45pm.
By 9pm, more than 100 people were arrested during the protest for offences including breach of the peace, violent disorder, assault on officers, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class A drugs, and drunk and disorder.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson slammed the "racist thuggery" witnessed at the protests.
He wrote on Twitter: "Racist thuggery has no place on our streets. Anyone attacking the police will be met with full force of the law.
"These marches and protests have been subverted by violence and breach current guidelines.
"Racism has no part in the UK and we must work together to make that a reality."
London Ambulance Service said it had treated 15 people for injuries, including two police officers.
Six of these patients, all members of the public, had to be taken to hospital.
Peaceful demonstrations took place at Hyde Park and Marble Arch by anti-racism protesters in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
While the official BLM protest had been called off over fears of conflict, there were reports of some skirmishes between anti-racism protesters and members of far-right groups outside Waterloo Station.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned the brutality aimed at police, writing on Twitter: "Millions of Londoners will have been disgusted by the shameful scenes of violence, desecration and racism displayed by the right-wing extremists who gathered in our city today."
On Friday, statues in Parliament Square - including of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi - were boarded up to prevent them being targeted by protesters both from the Black Lives Matter movement and far-right groups.
There were similar gatherings on Saturday in Belfast, Glasgow and Bristol with crowds massing around monuments.
Avon and Somerset Police said around 300 people attended the demonstration in Bristol city centre, with two arrests made.
Meanwhile, in Brighton, more than 10,000 protesters attended a Black Lives Matter event in the city centre.
A Sussex Police spokesman said the demonstration was peaceful and no arrests were made.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Man suffers leg injury during drive-by shooting

A man suffered an injury to his leg after being shot in Oldbury .
West Midlands Police officers rushed to St John 's Road after reports of a shooting involving two cars just after 7.30pm on Saturday , June 13 .
A pool of blood was found on the pavement at the shooting site , a spokesman for the force said .
The 20-year-old man - who had been shot in the leg - turned up at hospital a short time later .
His injury are not life-threatening and is in a stable condition and had spoken to officers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene and a full examination of the site was taking place this morning ( Sunday , June 14 ) .
House-to-house and CCTV enquiries were continuing , and anyone with information about what happened and who has not yet spoken to police should get in touch .
Det Insp Ade George , said : `` We ’ re making good progress with the investigation , but it ’ s still in the early stages and we ’ re keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances and motive .
`` I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be working all hours to find out what happened .
Our priority is to find out who is responsible and take the appropriate action to bring them to justice . ''
A spokesman for the force added : `` Anyone who witnessed what happened , or has information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime quoting log number 3580 of 13/06/20 Want to remain 100 % anonymous ?
`` Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are . ''

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A man suffered an injury to his leg after being shot in Oldbury.
West Midlands Police officers rushed to St John's Road after reports of a shooting involving two cars just after 7.30pm on Saturday, June 13.
A pool of blood was found on the pavement at the shooting site, a spokesman for the force said.
The 20-year-old man - who had been shot in the leg - turned up at hospital a short time later.
His injury are not life-threatening and is in a stable condition and had spoken to officers.
A blue tent was erected to preserve the scene and a full examination of the site was taking place this morning (Sunday, June 14).
House-to-house and CCTV enquiries were continuing, and anyone with information about what happened and who has not yet spoken to police should get in touch.
Det Insp Ade George, said: "We’re making good progress with the investigation, but it’s still in the early stages and we’re keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances and motive.
"I’d like to reassure the community that we’ll be working all hours to find out what happened. Our priority is to find out who is responsible and take the appropriate action to bring them to justice."
A spokesman for the force added: "Anyone who witnessed what happened, or has information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime quoting log number 3580 of 13/06/20 Want to remain 100% anonymous?
"Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--John McGinn makes brutally honest Aston Villa admission

John McGinn believes the lockdown has allowed his Aston Villa teammates to grow .
It ’ s been more than three months since Villa ’ s last competitive game , a match which saw Villa soundly beaten at Leicester City .
Dean Smith ’ s side will be the first to return to Premier League action , with the home game vs Sheffield United signalling the return of football in England .
And McGinn , who has been out of action since fracturing his ankle in December , thinks the break has given some of his colleagues time to grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the break has been good for us mentally , ” he said .
“ I played with Douglas Luiz for the first half of the season before I got injured and he genuinely couldn ’ t understand a word I said .
“ I don ’ t know if he spent the lockdown with his tutor online but fair play to him because it helps so much when he can understand ‘ man on !
’ “ I don ’ t think they know what ‘ man on ’ is in Brazil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer and McGinn has admitted that the high volume of arrivals meant it was a difficult transition from the squad that won promotion from the Championship .
He added : “ There were a lot of players all from different leagues and countries kind of flung together and because of the money that was spent , people just expected us to gel instantly .
“ But it really doesn ’ t work like that , especially in a league where you get punished for making mistakes .
“ The break has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us appreciate the situation we are in and we have 10 games now to get ourselves out of it .
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John McGinn believes the lockdown has allowed his Aston Villa teammates to grow.
It’s been more than three months since Villa’s last competitive game, a match which saw Villa soundly beaten at Leicester City.
Dean Smith’s side will be the first to return to Premier League action, with the home game vs Sheffield United signalling the return of football in England.
And McGinn, who has been out of action since fracturing his ankle in December, thinks the break has given some of his colleagues time to grow as a team.
“I honestly think the break has been good for us mentally,” he said.
“I played with Douglas Luiz for the first half of the season before I got injured and he genuinely couldn’t understand a word I said.
“I don’t know if he spent the lockdown with his tutor online but fair play to him because it helps so much when he can understand ‘man on!’
“I don’t think they know what ‘man on’ is in Brazil."
Villa signed 12 players in the summer and McGinn has admitted that the high volume of arrivals meant it was a difficult transition from the squad that won promotion from the Championship.
He added: “There were a lot of players all from different leagues and countries kind of flung together and because of the money that was spent, people just expected us to gel instantly.
“But it really doesn’t work like that, especially in a league where you get punished for making mistakes.
“The break has been good for us. It has made us appreciate the situation we are in and we have 10 games now to get ourselves out of it.”


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Man with 14 mobile phones arrested for drugs offences

A man with 14 mobile phones was arrested over suspected drugs offences .
The suspect was found carrying a large quantity of cannabis after a stop and search by Stechford police officers .
He was held on suspicion of possession with intent to supply .
Three phones were also found on him and a further 11 phones were discovered at his home address .
A tweet by by the Force Response team said : `` Stechford A Unit Officers conducted a Stop and Search of a male and located a significant qty of cannabis on him along with three phones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intent to supply .
`` A further 11 phones were located at his home address along with a knuckle duster .
DM . ''
In a separate incident , police also detained a suspected drunk motorist after the driver made off from a stop check in Weoley Castle .
A tweet said : `` This car made off from a stop check by Bournville A unit officers in Weoley Castle .
A pursuit took place with our highly trained officers eventually detaining the driver in Harborne .
`` Arrested for disqualified , dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger off our roads . ''
Another incident saw police arrest a man wanted for recall to prison after he assaulted a police officer .
The tweet said : `` Yesterday one of our # cteam Stechford officers was assaulted by a male who kicked him whilst he was arresting a female wanted on recall to prison .
Today # cteam have been out searching , and now have the male offender in custody too !
@ WMPolice @ westmidspolfed KL . ''

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A man with 14 mobile phones was arrested over suspected drugs offences.
The suspect was found carrying a large quantity of cannabis after a stop and search by Stechford police officers.
He was held on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
Three phones were also found on him and a further 11 phones were discovered at his home address.
Officers also found a knuckle duster.
A tweet by by the Force Response team said: "Stechford A Unit Officers conducted a Stop and Search of a male and located a significant qty of cannabis on him along with three phones. He was arrested for possession with intent to supply.
"A further 11 phones were located at his home address along with a knuckle duster. DM."
In a separate incident, police also detained a suspected drunk motorist after the driver made off from a stop check in Weoley Castle.
A tweet said: "This car made off from a stop check by Bournville A unit officers in Weoley Castle. A pursuit took place with our highly trained officers eventually detaining the driver in Harborne.
"Arrested for disqualified, dangerous, uninsured & drink driving. Another danger off our roads."
Another incident saw police arrest after he assaulted a police officer.
The tweet said: "Yesterday one of our #cteam Stechford officers was assaulted by a male who kicked him whilst he was arresting a female wanted on recall to prison. Today #cteam have been out searching, and now have the male offender in custody too! @WMPolice @westmidspolfed KL."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--‘Holte Enders in the Sky’ - Dean Smith has an emotional message for Villa fans

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes that the enforced break from football came at a key time for his side , but has also acknowledged the massive cost to cause such a thing .
The coronavirus pandemic halted football directly after Villa fell to Leicester - a low for a season where Villa have struggled since the turn of the year .
However , the enforced break has given Smith and his staff the time to work closely with members of the Villa side , and has noted the massive opportunity that awaits the team .
`` I think , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have been given a massive opportunity .
Confidence was low when the pandemic hit and the season was stopped .
We 're in a different place now .
We 're thirteen weeks on , we 've worked hard , and we are excited to go and get the points we need to stay in the league , '' said Smith to VILLATV yesterday .
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`` First and foremost , we send our condolences and sympathies to anyone who has lost anybody during this pandemic . ''
`` I 'm sure there 's a few more Holte Enders in the sky , and our heart goes out to all the NHS workers and key workers who have kept working during this period , some of who are Villa fans , thank you to all of them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
They want to perform for all the Villa fans out there , '' finished Smith , asking fans to stick to social distancing guidelines and not attend Villa Park during matchdays .

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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes that the enforced break from football came at a key time for his side, but has also acknowledged the massive cost to cause such a thing.
The coronavirus pandemic halted football directly after Villa fell to Leicester - a low for a season where Villa have struggled since the turn of the year.
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However, the enforced break has given Smith and his staff the time to work closely with members of the Villa side, and has noted the massive opportunity that awaits the team.
"I think, and we all believe now, that we have been given a massive opportunity. Confidence was low when the pandemic hit and the season was stopped. We're in a different place now. We're thirteen weeks on, we've worked hard, and we are excited to go and get the points we need to stay in the league," said Smith to VILLATV yesterday.
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However, the head coach was not quick to forget the cause of the break - following the loss of his father, Ron, to Covid-19.
"First and foremost, we send our condolences and sympathies to anyone who has lost anybody during this pandemic."
"I'm sure there's a few more Holte Enders in the sky, and our heart goes out to all the NHS workers and key workers who have kept working during this period, some of who are Villa fans, thank you to all of them.
"Stay away and let the lads play. They want to perform for all the Villa fans out there," finished Smith, asking fans to stick to social distancing guidelines and not attend Villa Park during matchdays.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Officer attacked as 500-person rave shutdown

An officer was attacked as a 500-person rave was shut down in Lichfield , it has emerged .
Staffordshire Police said the massive bash was shut down after a call reported that the group were congregating in Brookhay Lane , Whittington , on Saturday , June 13 .
But the partygoers turned violent and an officer was assaulted , a spokesman for the force revealed .
Another reveller was also detained for drug driving and have been blasted for 'showing complete disregard for public safety ' .
Traffic on the nearby A38 had to be slowed as a precaution and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nearby railway line .
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police Response said : `` Officers have attended an illegal rave in the Fradley , Lichfield area .
`` An estimated 500+ people attended who have shown a complete disregard for public safety and the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions .
Arrests have been made for assaulting a police officer and drug driving . ''
While a spokesman for Lichfield Police at the time added : `` Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane , Whittington , near Lichfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11.15pm last night ( June 13 ) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people .
`` The gathering breaches Coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives .
`` The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away .
`` Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line . ''

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An officer was attacked as a 500-person rave was shut down in Lichfield, it has emerged.
Staffordshire Police said the massive bash was shut down after a call reported that the group were congregating in Brookhay Lane, Whittington, on Saturday, June 13.
But the partygoers turned violent and an officer was assaulted, a spokesman for the force revealed.
Another reveller was also detained for drug driving and have been blasted for 'showing complete disregard for public safety'.
Traffic on the nearby A38 had to be slowed as a precaution and British Transport Police were called due to the nearby railway line.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police Response said: "Officers have attended an illegal rave in the Fradley, Lichfield area.
"An estimated 500+ people attended who have shown a complete disregard for public safety and the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Arrests have been made for assaulting a police officer and drug driving."
While a spokesman for Lichfield Police at the time added: "Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane, Whittington, near Lichfield.
"A call was received at 11.15pm last night (June 13) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people.
"The gathering breaches Coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives.
"The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away.
"Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Live updates - Blue tent erected after man shot in leg

A major investigation has been launched after a man was shot in the leg in Oldbury .
Officers are currently stationed in St Johns Road on Sunday , June 14 , following the drive-by shooting .
According to an eyewitness – who did not want to be named – emergency crews have been at the scene since around 8pm on Saturday , June 13 .
Dramatic photos show part of the residential street , which is close to Victoria Street , sealed off by police tape .
Another nearby resident , who also did not wish to be named , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' moments before police arrived .
Det Insp Ade George , said : `` We ’ re making good progress with the investigation , but it ’ s still in the early stages and we ’ re keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances and motive .
`` I ’ d like to reassure the community that we ’ ll be working all hours to find out what happened .
Our priority is to find out who is responsible and take the appropriate action to bring them to justice . ''
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A major investigation has been launched after a man was shot in the leg in Oldbury.
Officers are currently stationed in St Johns Road on Sunday, June 14, following the drive-by shooting.
According to an eyewitness – who did not want to be named – emergency crews have been at the scene since around 8pm on Saturday, June 13.
Dramatic photos show part of the residential street, which is close to Victoria Street, sealed off by police tape.
Another nearby resident, who also did not wish to be named, added that there was a 'loud bang' moments before police arrived.
Det Insp Ade George, said: "We’re making good progress with the investigation, but it’s still in the early stages and we’re keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances and motive.
"I’d like to reassure the community that we’ll be working all hours to find out what happened. Our priority is to find out who is responsible and take the appropriate action to bring them to justice."
This is a breaking news story and any updates will be posted below.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Schnorbitz as mascot and the bizarre owners Villa almost had

Aston Villa might have ended up with comedy owners - before Doug Ellis stepped in .
It has emerged that 1960s showbiz brothers Mike and Bernie Winters were interested in taking over at Villa in 1967 .
The duo put together a consortium in a bid to buy the famous club .
This rare black and white photograph ( above ) has shone light on a long-forgotten moment in Villa ’ s history .
Taken on May 11 , 1967 , it depicts the day the siblings , whose showbiz career was played out under the shadow of Morecambe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They lost out to Ellis , which is probably for the best .
The club could have ended up with Bernie ’ s oversized dog Schnorbitz as mascot .
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” asks the editor of fans ’ Facebook site Down Memory Lane .
“ Absolutely not , we were a joke at the time – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says a lot about a comedy act when the funniest member is a bloody big dog.
” The London brothers – ever-presents on 1960s and early 1970s TV schedules – led a consortium who wanted to take control of the club .
It was a time of crisis both on and off the field .
Superfans Brian Evans and John Russell spearheaded protests over the way the club was being run .
A meeting was even scheduled at Digbeth Town Hall , where supporters were set to demand Villa be put up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the gathering took place .
The bombshell came too late to save the Claret and Blues from relegation to the old second division .
“ Mike and Bernie Winters did try to pull together a consortium to buy Villa , ” confirms Vlilla 's fan Facebook page historian .
“ Villa were in the s*** .
As I understand , the club was close to going to the wall .
My research shows we were on our knees financially .
“ The Digbeth Town Hall meeting never went ahead because a telegram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club was up for sale .
“ I don ’ t know where the picture was taken.
” Even Villa author and expert John Farrelly is a little stumped by the image .
“ I ’ m aware of it , I ’ ve seen it , ” he says .
“ But I don ’ t have details of Mike and Bernie ’ s bid.
” Mike and Bernie ’ s interest surprised diehards , not least because they both supported Spurs .
The captioned picture of the suited brothers says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike and Bernie Winters pose for a photograph after submitting their bid to buy Aston Villa FC.
” Born Mike and Bernie Weinstein , the pair were resident comedians on pioneering pop programme Six-Five Special and also hosted variety show Big Night Out .
They landed several of their own comedy series , including Mike and Bernie ’ s Show ( 1968-71 ) , Mike and Bernie ’ s Scene ( 1970 ) and The Mike and Bernie Show ( 1972 ) .
But their 1971 sitcom , Mike and Bernie , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following a battle with cancer , in 1991 .
Mike , who moved to Miami , passed away in 2013 .
How they would have fared at the helm of Villa will never be known , but they had one thing going for them .
Sir Doug Ellis was relentlessly barracked by a section of fans .
For the Winters , that would ’ ve been water off a duck ’ s back .
They spent a career being heckled .

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Aston Villa might have ended up with comedy owners - before Doug Ellis stepped in.
It has emerged that 1960s showbiz brothers Mike and Bernie Winters were interested in taking over at Villa in 1967.
The duo put together a consortium in a bid to buy the famous club.
This rare black and white photograph (above) has shone light on a long-forgotten moment in Villa’s history.
Taken on May 11, 1967, it depicts the day the siblings, whose showbiz career was played out under the shadow of Morecambe and Wise, attempted to buy the club.
They lost out to Ellis, which is probably for the best. The club could have ended up with Bernie’s oversized dog Schnorbitz as mascot.
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“Would they have been a good fit?” asks the editor of fans’ Facebook site Down Memory Lane. “Absolutely not, we were a joke at the time – and they were distinctly unfunny.
“It says a lot about a comedy act when the funniest member is a bloody big dog.”
The London brothers – ever-presents on 1960s and early 1970s TV schedules – led a consortium who wanted to take control of the club.
It was a time of crisis both on and off the field. Superfans Brian Evans and John Russell spearheaded protests over the way the club was being run.
A meeting was even scheduled at Digbeth Town Hall, where supporters were set to demand Villa be put up for sale.
But their wish was granted before the gathering took place.
The bombshell came too late to save the Claret and Blues from relegation to the old second division.
“Mike and Bernie Winters did try to pull together a consortium to buy Villa,” confirms Vlilla's fan Facebook page historian.
“Villa were in the s***. As I understand, the club was close to going to the wall. My research shows we were on our knees financially.
“The Digbeth Town Hall meeting never went ahead because a telegram was sent by the president, saying the club was up for sale.
“I don’t know where the picture was taken.”
Even Villa author and expert John Farrelly is a little stumped by the image. “I’m aware of it, I’ve seen it,” he says. “But I don’t have details of Mike and Bernie’s bid.”
Mike and Bernie’s interest surprised diehards, not least because they both supported Spurs.
The captioned picture of the suited brothers says simply: “English comedy double act Mike and Bernie Winters pose for a photograph after submitting their bid to buy Aston Villa FC.”
Born Mike and Bernie Weinstein, the pair were resident comedians on pioneering pop programme Six-Five Special and also hosted variety show Big Night Out.
They landed several of their own comedy series, including Mike and Bernie’s Show (1968-71), Mike and Bernie’s Scene (1970) and The Mike and Bernie Show (1972).
But their 1971 sitcom, Mike and Bernie, was savaged by the critics. Bernie died, following a battle with cancer, in 1991. Mike, who moved to Miami, passed away in 2013.
How they would have fared at the helm of Villa will never be known, but they had one thing going for them.
Sir Doug Ellis was relentlessly barracked by a section of fans. For the Winters, that would’ve been water off a duck’s back. They spent a career being heckled.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Villa target Benrahma has fans talking again after brilliant clip

Said Benrahama is the name on the lips of many an Aston Villa supporter at the moment - and the recent clip circulating on social media of the Brentford star in action explains why there ’ s such a furore surrounding his future .
The Algerian , who joined the Bees in the summer of 2018 while Lions boss Dean Smith was in charge , has taken the Championship by storm in that time , scoring 21 goals and providing 25 assists in less than 80 appearances for the club .
Costing around £1.5m from Nice , Benrahma is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer policy which has seen them earn millions in profit from the sales of Neal Maupay , Ezri Konsa and Andre Gray , among others .
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Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top flight player with Brentford and , judging by the calibre of opponent that the Bees faced in a friendly today , he looks at home at the top table already .
Brentford visited Watford at Vicarage Road in a friendly match as both sides stepped up their preparations for their respective promotion and survival run-ins .
The Hornets prevailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Etienne Capoue and Ismaila Sarr , but it was a clip of Benrahma slaloming his way past yellow shirts with quick feet and silky skills that really caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can watch the clip , which has already been shared numerous times on social media , above .
Ahead of the next transfer window , of which the parameters are yet to confirmed , Villa won ’ t be alone should they reignite their own interest if they remain a top flight team and the Bees stay put in the second tier .
Regular top six rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are in the mix - Frank Lampard saw Benrahma ’ s qualities with his own eyes while in charge of Derby last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified too .
Benrahma , while sticking with the Bees last summer , didn ’ t hide away from the fact that he greatly desires to test himself at the top level of English football sooner rather than later .

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Said Benrahama is the name on the lips of many an Aston Villa supporter at the moment - and the recent clip circulating on social media of the Brentford star in action explains why there’s such a furore surrounding his future.
The Algerian, who joined the Bees in the summer of 2018 while Lions boss Dean Smith was in charge, has taken the Championship by storm in that time, scoring 21 goals and providing 25 assists in less than 80 appearances for the club.
Costing around £1.5m from Nice, Benrahma is just another example of Brentford’s intelligent transfer policy which has seen them earn millions in profit from the sales of Neal Maupay, Ezri Konsa and Andre Gray, among others.
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Villa were interested in bringing Benrahma on their Premier League adventure with them last summer, but their approach was batted away by Brentford at the time and they recruited from elsewhere - namely Trezeguet from Kasimpasa.
Now he’s hoping to become a top flight player with Brentford and, judging by the calibre of opponent that the Bees faced in a friendly today, he looks at home at the top table already.
Brentford visited Watford at Vicarage Road in a friendly match as both sides stepped up their preparations for their respective promotion and survival run-ins.
The Hornets prevailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Etienne Capoue and Ismaila Sarr, but it was a clip of Benrahma slaloming his way past yellow shirts with quick feet and silky skills that really caught the attention of supporters and neutrals.
You can watch the clip, which has already been shared numerous times on social media, above.
Ahead of the next transfer window, of which the parameters are yet to confirmed, Villa won’t be alone should they reignite their own interest if they remain a top flight team and the Bees stay put in the second tier.
Regular top six rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are in the mix - Frank Lampard saw Benrahma’s qualities with his own eyes while in charge of Derby last season - and West Ham have been identified too.
Benrahma, while sticking with the Bees last summer, didn’t hide away from the fact that he greatly desires to test himself at the top level of English football sooner rather than later.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Nigel Clough 'holds talks' with Blues over becoming new manager

Nigel Clough has held talks with Birmingham City 's board about becoming the club 's new manager , according to @ @ @ @ @ Clotet has decided to step from his role once the Championship season is completed .
@ @ @ @ @ search for Clotet 's successor and a number of names have been linked with the @ @ @ @ @ Jokanovic and ex-Barcelona midfielder Michael Laudrup .
And , according to Sky Sports , Clough @ @ @ @ @ for the St Andrew 's hosteat .
Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett says Clough 'has @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hierarchy ' over becoming the club 's new boss .
Clough only recently @ @ @ @ @ as Burton Albion manager after five years in the job and is now looking for @ @ @ @ @ , 54 , has also managed Derby County and Sheffield United .

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Nigel Clough has held talks with Birmingham City's board about becoming the club's new manager, according to reports.
Head coach Pep Clotet has decided to step from his role once the Championship season is completed.
The club has begun the search for Clotet's successor and a number of names have been linked with the job already, including Slavisa Jokanovic and ex-Barcelona midfielder Michael Laudrup.
And, according to Sky Sports, Clough has emerged as a contender for the St Andrew's hosteat.
Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett says Clough 'has held preliminary talks with Birmingham’s hierarchy' over becoming the club's new boss.
Clough only recently stepped down from his role as Burton Albion manager after five years in the job and is now looking for a fresh challenge.
Clough, 54, has also managed Derby County and Sheffield United.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--The lowdown on the midfielder set to sign for Aston Villa

Caolan McBride is set to become the latest young footballer to leave Ireland for Aston Villa .
The 17-year-old is poised to swap Belfast-based club Glentoran for Villa Park and is due to sign a three-year contract with Villa next month .
McBride , who has been capped by Northern Ireland at youth level , follows a long line of youngsters to cross the Irish Sea and set up home in the Second City .
Rory Hale took the same path a number of years ago and the former Villa academy player announced the news on Twitter on Friday evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have young Caolan McBride in for a session today .
Caolan will be put through his paces for the next few weeks as he builds up his fitness and sharpness before he makes his move to Aston Villa to sign a three-year contract next month !
Super talent ! ''
McBride has been involved with Glentoran 's first team in the past 12 months and Villa are believed to have been tracking him for some time .
He 's become a regular with Glentoran 's under-20 side this year despite only recently celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first team squad number at the start of the season .
McBride has been a regular with his country through the age groups and was picked to represent Northern Ireland under-16s in the prestigious Victory Shield tournament in 2018 .
He 's since stepped up to the under-17s and , according to the Irish FA 's website , has won two caps to date .
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Glentoran U20 manager David Lowry said : `` Caolan has been at Glentoran for a long time and has stepped up very successfully into the U20 set-up this season .
`` He has grown in stature and matured as the season has progressed and emerged as an important player .
He has a superb ability to run with the ball at his feet in crowded areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any team . ''
What will Villa 's plan for him be ?
Dean Smith has handed several of Villa 's talented teens the chance to step up to senior level and recently called up 16-year-old Louie Barry to training ahead of the Premier League restart .
McBride will likely start life at Bodymoor Heath with Villa 's under-18s and push on to the under-23s from there .
CEO Christian Purslow recently revealed his desire to flood the club 's second string with players of McBride 's age rather than those in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case in recent years .
“ Frankly , I ’ m going to be brutal , 22-year-olds playing in an under-23 team means your system isn ’ t working , '' he told the Supporters Trust 's AGM earlier this year .
`` It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team .
“ The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16 , 17 and 18-year-olds , then I will know it ’ s working . ''

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Caolan McBride is set to become the latest young footballer to leave Ireland for Aston Villa.
The 17-year-old is poised to swap Belfast-based club Glentoran for Villa Park and is due to sign a three-year contract with Villa next month.
McBride, who has been capped by Northern Ireland at youth level, follows a long line of youngsters to cross the Irish Sea and set up home in the Second City.
Rory Hale took the same path a number of years ago and the former Villa academy player announced the news on Twitter on Friday evening.
He said: "Great to have young Caolan McBride in for a session today. Caolan will be put through his paces for the next few weeks as he builds up his fitness and sharpness before he makes his move to Aston Villa to sign a three-year contract next month! Super talent!"
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McBride has been involved with Glentoran's first team in the past 12 months and Villa are believed to have been tracking him for some time.
He's become a regular with Glentoran's under-20 side this year despite only recently celebrating his 17th birthday and was awarded a first team squad number at the start of the season.
McBride has been a regular with his country through the age groups and was picked to represent Northern Ireland under-16s in the prestigious Victory Shield tournament in 2018.
He's since stepped up to the under-17s and, according to the Irish FA's website, has won two caps to date.
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What type of player is McBride?
Glentoran's website describes McBride as 'a creative, classy central midfield player who can open up defences with his passing and running ability'.
Glentoran U20 manager David Lowry said: "Caolan has been at Glentoran for a long time and has stepped up very successfully into the U20 set-up this season.
"He has grown in stature and matured as the season has progressed and emerged as an important player. He has a superb ability to run with the ball at his feet in crowded areas.
"That provides an X-factor in any team."
What will Villa's plan for him be?
Dean Smith has handed several of Villa's talented teens the chance to step up to senior level and recently called up 16-year-old Louie Barry to training ahead of the Premier League restart.
McBride will likely start life at Bodymoor Heath with Villa's under-18s and push on to the under-23s from there.
CEO Christian Purslow recently revealed his desire to flood the club's second string with players of McBride's age rather than those in their early twenties, which has been the case in recent years.
“Frankly, I’m going to be brutal, 22-year-olds playing in an under-23 team means your system isn’t working," he told the Supporters Trust's AGM earlier this year. "It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team.
“The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16, 17 and 18-year-olds, then I will know it’s working."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Chelsea fire huge warning to Villa ahead of Premier League meeting

Chelsea warmed up for their Premier League match against Aston Villa with a 7-1 demolition of Queens Park Rangers .
@ @ @ @ @ a behind-closed-doors friendly at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon and made light work of Championship @ @ @ @ @ Billy Gilmour notched braces , with Mason Mount , Willian and Olivier Giroud grabbing the @ @ @ @ @ 's side .
The thumping victory comes just days after Chelsea defeated Reading 1-0 in @ @ @ @ @ and tees them up nicely for Sunday 's meeting with Villa .
Before Villa host @ @ @ @ @ 's men will take on Sheffield United in the first Premier League fixture in three @ @ @ @ @ Villa have secured just one point from their 12 games against the Premier League 's @ @ @ @ @ and were defeated by both Sheffield United and Chelsea before the turn of the year @

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Chelsea warmed up for their Premier League match against Aston Villa with a 7-1 demolition of Queens Park Rangers.
The Blues hosted QPR in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon and made light work of Championship opposition.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour notched braces, with Mason Mount, Willian and Olivier Giroud grabbing the other goals for Frank Lampard's side.
The thumping victory comes just days after Chelsea defeated Reading 1-0 in a training game at Cobham and tees them up nicely for Sunday's meeting with Villa.
Before Villa host Chelsea next weekend Dean Smith's men will take on Sheffield United in the first Premier League fixture in three months on Wednesday evening.
Villa have secured just one point from their 12 games against the Premier League's top nine teams this season and were defeated by both Sheffield United and Chelsea before the turn of the year.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--The Wolves player who scored their only warm-up goal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed their warm-up matches ahead of next weekend ’ s Premier League return .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s team are next in action when they face relegation-haunted West Ham United on Saturday , June 20 , in a 5:30pm kick-off .
They will arrive at the London Stadium on the back of two preparatory friendly games – both against Championship opposition , neither of which produced a victory – not that it would have counted for much .
Having lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest , Wolves made the short journey to St Andrew ’ s on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a 1-1 draw .
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Blues also hit the woodwork twice through Harlee Dean and Gary Gardner .
The visitors made wholesale changes for the second period and grabbed a stoppage time equaliser through Morgan Gibbs-White .
The youngster has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making just one Premier League start and 13 appearances in total , largely in the Europa League .
He will , though , be hoping to contribute in what is a busy schedule with nine league games and hopefully a longer run in the Europa League to come .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed their warm-up matches ahead of next weekend’s Premier League return.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are next in action when they face relegation-haunted West Ham United on Saturday, June 20, in a 5:30pm kick-off.
They will arrive at the London Stadium on the back of two preparatory friendly games – both against Championship opposition, neither of which produced a victory – not that it would have counted for much.
Having lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest, Wolves made the short journey to St Andrew’s on Saturday evening, where they were held to a 1-1 draw.
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Nuno named a strong side in the first half, which saw them trail 1-0 at the break after Lukas Jutkiewicz put the hosts in front.
Blues also hit the woodwork twice through Harlee Dean and Gary Gardner.
The visitors made wholesale changes for the second period and grabbed a stoppage time equaliser through Morgan Gibbs-White.
The youngster has been a fringe player at Molineux this season, making just one Premier League start and 13 appearances in total, largely in the Europa League.
He will, though, be hoping to contribute in what is a busy schedule with nine league games and hopefully a longer run in the Europa League to come.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--The latest West Brom team news ahead of Birmingham City return

There ’ s less than a week to go until Birmingham City resume their Championship campaign .
They will do so at The Hawthorns next Saturday where they will hope to insert a spanner into the West Brom ’ s promotion works .
Albion are a point behind leaders Leeds and six clear of the chasing pack .
They will also hope to gain some form of revenge for the harsh defeat they suffered when the sides met at St Andrew ’ s in December .
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West Ham loanee Grady Diangana has only played twice for Albion since scoring at St Andrew ’ s on December 14 due to a hamstring problem - but he 's back in training with the rest of his teammates .
Diangana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is set to play a key role under Bilic in the final nine matches .
Bilic has also been boosted by defender Ahmed Hegazi 's return to training after a hamstring injury of his own .
Nathan Ferguson remains sidelined after knee surgery while Jonathan Leko - who has returned to the Baggies from his loan spell at Charlton - is recovering from a an ACL injury suffered at Christmas .
Albion have done well in their warm-up matches , drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa and beating Manchester United in one game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues Jeremie Bela is back into the squad after he too pulled a hamstring , at QPR in February , with Josh McEachran the only long-term absentee .
It ’ s been four months since he tore knee ligaments against Coventry City .
Blues have had one warm-up match , a 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday .

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There’s less than a week to go until Birmingham City resume their Championship campaign.
They will do so at The Hawthorns next Saturday where they will hope to insert a spanner into the West Brom’s promotion works.
Albion are a point behind leaders Leeds and six clear of the chasing pack.
They will also hope to gain some form of revenge for the harsh defeat they suffered when the sides met at St Andrew’s in December.
Blues were 2-1 up and playing well until Charlie Austin came off the bench and struck twice to secure the points.
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Austin is likely to be among the substitutes this weekend too, with Slaven Bilic boosted the return of two key players.
West Ham loanee Grady Diangana has only played twice for Albion since scoring at St Andrew’s on December 14 due to a hamstring problem - but he's back in training with the rest of his teammates.
Diangana, who has five goals this season, is set to play a key role under Bilic in the final nine matches.
Bilic has also been boosted by defender Ahmed Hegazi's return to training after a hamstring injury of his own.
Nathan Ferguson remains sidelined after knee surgery while Jonathan Leko - who has returned to the Baggies from his loan spell at Charlton - is recovering from a an ACL injury suffered at Christmas.
Albion have done well in their warm-up matches, drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa and beating Manchester United in one game and losing a second.
As for Blues Jeremie Bela is back into the squad after he too pulled a hamstring, at QPR in February, with Josh McEachran the only long-term absentee.
It’s been four months since he tore knee ligaments against Coventry City.
Blues have had one warm-up match, a 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Man seriously hurt in industrial incident as health and safety probe underway

A man has been badly injured in a serious industrial accident in a city street .
Police , ambulances and @ @ @ @ @ Warwick Road , Tyseley , on Sunday afternoon , June 14 .
The incident was @ @ @ @ @ at around 1pm , when emergency services rushed to the area .
A health and @ @ @ @ @ , West Midlands Police said .
Force Response shared the news to Twitter hours after @ @ @ @ @ `` C team Stechford officers have attended a serious industrial accident in the Tysley area @ @ @ @ @ conveyed to hospital for treatment , getting the best care from the @ NHSuk .
@ @ @ @ @ crews attended , but said it was mainly to help paramedics make the scene safe @

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A man has been badly injured in a serious industrial accident in a city street.
Police, ambulances and firefighters attended the scene off Warwick Road, Tyseley, on Sunday afternoon, June 14.
The incident was believed to have taken place at around 1pm, when emergency services rushed to the area.
A health and safety investigation is now underway, West Midlands Police said.
Force Response shared the news to Twitter hours after the incident, writing: "C team Stechford officers have attended a serious industrial accident in the Tysley area.
"Male has been conveyed to hospital for treatment, getting the best care from the @NHSuk.
"Health and safety investigation is underway."
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed crews attended, but said it was mainly to help paramedics make the scene safe.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Aston Villa set to make £13.5m transfer bid - reports

Aston Villa are reportedly set to make a move for Christian Luyindama if they secure Premier League survival .
Galatasaray defender Luyindama , 26 , has been heavily linked with a move to Villa Park over the past six months and only recently it was claimed his preference is to link up with Dean Smith 's side .
And , according to Turkish newspaper Sozcu ( via Sport Witness ) , Villa are set to make a £13.5million move for the DR Congo international if they escape the drop .
Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teams directly above them , which they 'll play against Sheffield United on Wednesday .
The Villans lost their four Premier League fixtures before football 's suspension and need to hit the ground running when the action resumes .
If they do secure survival it could mean Luyindama lines up in claret and blue next year .
The former Standard Liege defender has only recently returned to training with Galatasaray after suffering a serious injury whilst on international duty last year .
Sozcu 's report suggests Galatasaray will most probably accept an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the centre-back .

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Aston Villa are reportedly set to make a move for Christian Luyindama if they secure Premier League survival.
Galatasaray defender Luyindama, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to Villa Park over the past six months and only recently it was claimed his preference is to link up with Dean Smith's side.
And, according to Turkish newspaper Sozcu (via Sport Witness), Villa are set to make a £13.5million move for the DR Congo international if they escape the drop.
Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League but they do have a game in hand on the teams directly above them, which they'll play against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
The Villans lost their four Premier League fixtures before football's suspension and need to hit the ground running when the action resumes.
If they do secure survival it could mean Luyindama lines up in claret and blue next year.
The former Standard Liege defender has only recently returned to training with Galatasaray after suffering a serious injury whilst on international duty last year.
Sozcu's report suggests Galatasaray will most probably accept an offer of £13.5million (15m euros) for the centre-back.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Live updates - M5 closed by police with drivers told to 'stay in cars'

Police have closed off a section of the M5 northbound after a crash .
Motorists were being warned to 'stay @ @ @ @ @ emergency services dealt with the collision at junction 7 on Sunday afternoon , June 14 @ @ @ @ @ to be blocking the carriageway towards junction 6 for Worcester shortly before 5pm .
OPU @ @ @ @ @ north at junction 7 towards 6 collision blocking carriageway junction currently closed .
`` Please @ @ @ @ @ we will get you moved ASAP . ''
This is a live blog , we @ @ @ @ @ .

Police have closed off a section of the M5 northbound after a crash.
Motorists were being warned to 'stay in their vehicles' as emergency services dealt with the collision at junction 7 on Sunday afternoon, June 14.
The crash was said to be blocking the carriageway towards junction 6 for Worcester shortly before 5pm.
OPU Warwickshire said: "M5 north at junction 7 towards 6 collision blocking carriageway junction currently closed.
"Please stay in your vehicles and we will get you moved ASAP."
This is a live blog, we will be providing updates below.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--See inside secret house that time forgot discovered by Coronation Street actor

It 's the house that time forgot .
Amid the crumbling property , slowly being taken over by the creeping tendrils of nature , lie clues to previous lives that once brought sound , colour and movement .
During lockdown it 's been entirely left untouched but before the restrictions hit , Coronation Street actor Jake Parr went for a visit and documented what he found as he explored the property .
Jake - who has been in TV shows including Coronation Street and Judge Rinder 's Crime Stories and has a role in upcoming movie Fast and Furious 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hidden by trees and was amazed at what he found .
The 32-year-old , from Manchester , told our sister title StokeonTrentLive he has travelled the length and breadth of the country in search of unusual buildings for his photography project Abandoned .
He said : `` I never reveal the exact location of the places I find but this one was near Crewe .
The sort of places I find are all old and abandoned so I never know what I am going to find .
`` This house was as though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There was a pair of shoes and a sewing machine , and beds still in the house - plus an enormous Quality Street tin which was much bigger than the ones we get now ! ''
The building has a portico over what must have once been the front door , another clue it was probably quite a grand property in its heyday .
An old mattress slung on the ground right in front of this pillared entrance is a glaring sign of the decaying splendour .
Other images show peeling wallpaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows , as well as books and magazines lying around - including a page from the Daily Star dated August 18 2000 that displays the TV schedule for that day .
One bedroom has bushes growing through the window , while another picture shows what may once have been the lounge with a sofa and carpets .
There are also chests of drawers hanging open , a bath filled with rubble and with mirrored tiles behind - and a disused caravan stood outside amid the green foliage .
`` This is a hobby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's an adrenaline rush and makes me happy .
`` Whereas some people like to go walking or do extreme sports , this is what I like to do - how I get my excitement . ''
And he has further plans once all the coronavirus restrictions are lifted .
`` As well as visiting many places in the UK , I 've also been over the Lanzarote and Menorca and hopefully next year I will be travelling over to Chernobyl to explore '' , he said .
More information can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Exploring with Jake @ Abandoned - here or his Instagram page here .

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It's the house that time forgot.
Amid the crumbling property, slowly being taken over by the creeping tendrils of nature, lie clues to previous lives that once brought sound, colour and movement.
During lockdown it's been entirely left untouched but before the restrictions hit, Coronation Street actor Jake Parr went for a visit and documented what he found as he explored the property.
Jake - who has been in TV shows including Coronation Street and Judge Rinder's Crime Stories and has a role in upcoming movie Fast and Furious 9 - says he stumbled across the house hidden by trees and was amazed at what he found.
The 32-year-old, from Manchester, told our sister title StokeonTrentLive he has travelled the length and breadth of the country in search of unusual buildings for his photography project Abandoned.
He said: "I never reveal the exact location of the places I find but this one was near Crewe. The sort of places I find are all old and abandoned so I never know what I am going to find.
"This house was as though someone just left and never came back. There was a pair of shoes and a sewing machine, and beds still in the house - plus an enormous Quality Street tin which was much bigger than the ones we get now!"
The building has a portico over what must have once been the front door, another clue it was probably quite a grand property in its heyday.
An old mattress slung on the ground right in front of this pillared entrance is a glaring sign of the decaying splendour.
Other images show peeling wallpaper and curtains still hanging at the broken windows, as well as books and magazines lying around - including a page from the Daily Star dated August 18 2000 that displays the TV schedule for that day.
One bedroom has bushes growing through the window, while another picture shows what may once have been the lounge with a sofa and carpets.
There are also chests of drawers hanging open, a bath filled with rubble and with mirrored tiles behind - and a disused caravan stood outside amid the green foliage.
"This is a hobby for me," says Jake. "It's an adrenaline rush and makes me happy.
"Whereas some people like to go walking or do extreme sports, this is what I like to do - how I get my excitement."
And he has further plans once all the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
"As well as visiting many places in the UK, I've also been over the Lanzarote and Menorca and hopefully next year I will be travelling over to Chernobyl to explore", he said.
More information can be found on Jake's Facebook page - Exploring with Jake @Abandoned - here or his Instagram page here.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Teen charged with spitting at cop at 1,000-person rave

A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer as a huge rave was disrupted during the coronavirus lockdown .
More than 1,000 party-goers gathered in Brookhay Lane , near Lichfield , in the early hours of Sunday morning , June 14 , despite restrictions still in place .
Jordan Jewkes , 18 , of Medina , Tamworth , was arrested at the illegal party at 1.45am on suspicion of spitting at a police officer .
He was charged with assaulting a police officer by spitting and being drunk and disorderly , Staffordshire Police said .
The teenager is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court at 9.30am on Wednesday , June 17 .
Another person was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and the group was blasted for ' showing complete disregard for public safety ' .
Some cars left nearby were towed away following the party for causing an obstruction .
Staffordshire Police initially reported a gathering of 300 people - a total which was later revised to 'more than 1,000 ' .
A spokesman for Lichfield Police added : `` Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane , Whittington , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received at 11.15pm last night ( June 13 ) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people .
`` The gathering breaches coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives .
`` The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away .
`` Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line . ''

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A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer as a huge rave was disrupted during the coronavirus lockdown.
More than 1,000 party-goers gathered in Brookhay Lane, near Lichfield, in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 14, despite restrictions still in place.
Jordan Jewkes, 18, of Medina, Tamworth, was arrested at the illegal party at 1.45am on suspicion of spitting at a police officer.
He was charged with assaulting a police officer by spitting and being drunk and disorderly, Staffordshire Police said.
The teenager is due to appear before Cannock Magistrates’ Court at 9.30am on Wednesday, June 17.
Another person was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and the group was blasted for ' showing complete disregard for public safety '.
Some cars left nearby were towed away following the party for causing an obstruction.
Staffordshire Police initially reported a gathering of 300 people - a total which was later revised to 'more than 1,000'.
A spokesman for Lichfield Police added: "Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane, Whittington, near Lichfield.
"A call was received at 11.15pm last night (June 13) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people.
(Image: Handout)
"The gathering breaches coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives.
"The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away.
"Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Sherwood thinks one thing could keep Villa in the Premier League

Aston Villa welcome John McGinn back into the fold for their Premier League run in .
The Scot , who has not played since injuring his ankle in December , is set to be involved in Wednesday night ’ s clash with Sheffield United .
As happy as Tim Sherwood is to see the 25-year-old ready to return - the former Claret and Blue boss insists Villa ’ s fate will be decided by one man on whom he says they are totally reliant .
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It is always up-to-date with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google Play Store and App Store “ He gets on with doing the ugly stuff in the game , gets round , puts his foot in , gives the ball to Grealish , who they know is the jewel in the crown .
“ They are so reliant , I don ’ t know any team for a very long time that is so reliant on one player .
“ Jack Grealish is Aston Villa at the moment , if he can turn it on .
“ Give him the ball in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he takes it to the heart of the defence , he causes havoc – he could be their reason .
“ I am certain if they stay up Jack Grealish is the reason.
” Sherwood also discussed Grealish ’ s international claims and the suggestion that he and Dele Alli are effectively playing for the same position in Gareth Southgate ’ s team .
The former Spurs boss believe Grealish has the edge .
“ They are completely different players they are going to occupy the same position on the field but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the left hand side , then he goes central , picks it up in tight holes .
“ He wants to receive the ball anywhere and he can do it with his back to goal , “ Dele can ’ t do that .
But what Dele gives you is a goal threat .
He is a big boy 6ft 3ins , burst into the box , he can score and he has obviously got the advantage over Jack because of the experience of already playing .
“ If you are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tournaments , which I think you should do , for me in that No .
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Aston Villa welcome John McGinn back into the fold for their Premier League run in.
The Scot, who has not played since injuring his ankle in December, is set to be involved in Wednesday night’s clash with Sheffield United.
As happy as Tim Sherwood is to see the 25-year-old ready to return - the former Claret and Blue boss insists Villa’s fate will be decided by one man on whom he says they are totally reliant.
“They have certainly missed him,” Sherwood told talkSPORT.
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“He gets on with doing the ugly stuff in the game, gets round, puts his foot in, gives the ball to Grealish, who they know is the jewel in the crown.
“They are so reliant, I don’t know any team for a very long time that is so reliant on one player.
“Jack Grealish is Aston Villa at the moment, if he can turn it on.
“Give him the ball in the last few minutes of the game, he takes it to the heart of the defence, he causes havoc – he could be their reason.
“I am certain if they stay up Jack Grealish is the reason.”
Sherwood also discussed Grealish’s international claims and the suggestion that he and Dele Alli are effectively playing for the same position in Gareth Southgate’s team.
The former Spurs boss believe Grealish has the edge.
“They are completely different players they are going to occupy the same position on the field but I think Jack is probably better coming in from the left hand side, then he goes central, picks it up in tight holes.
“He wants to receive the ball anywhere and he can do it with his back to goal,
“Dele can’t do that. But what Dele gives you is a goal threat. He is a big boy 6ft 3ins, burst into the box, he can score and he has obviously got the advantage over Jack because of the experience of already playing.
“If you are going to look to the future and future tournaments, which I think you should do, for me in that No. 10 position – anywhere on the pitch Jack Grealish has to play because he is special.”


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Sheffield United have a huge worry ahead of Villa showdown

Chris Basham admits Sheffield United are concerned about the new substitution rule ahead of their game against Aston Villa .
The Blades visit Villa Park on Wednesday in the first Premier League game since March .
There 's a lot riding on the match for Villa and Chris Wilder 's team with both in desperate need of the points for different reasons .
Villa are currently 19th and need three points to lift them out of the dreaded relegation zone , while United are chasing a place in the top four .
It will be the first time Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the law was passed earlier this month , while managers are also permitted to name nine players on their bench instead of the usual seven .
But it 's a move which concerns the Blades , who have operated with one of the smallest squads in the division .
Wilder has selected just 22 players in the Premier League this season with only Leicester , Burnley and Wolves using fewer .
Villa , meanwhile , have used 28 different players - a total only bettered by Tottenham Hotspur 's 29 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in will affect us a little bit because we are not going to be as strong as the top six sides , '' said Basham , speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` But we are going to give it a good go and the manager would not let us do anything other than that .
`` The manager said we can go from just being in the Premier League , staying up , or we can go and do something we 've never done before and that is getting into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
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Discussing his side 's warm-up games , Basham added : `` It was an eye-opener getting used to playing in front of no fans and hearing the manager 's voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is just getting used to the vulnerability of not getting changed together and doing team-talks outside .
Everything is still a bit unknown at the moment . ''

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Chris Basham admits Sheffield United are concerned about the new substitution rule ahead of their game against Aston Villa.
The Blades visit Villa Park on Wednesday in the first Premier League game since March.
There's a lot riding on the match for Villa and Chris Wilder's team with both in desperate need of the points for different reasons. Villa are currently 19th and need three points to lift them out of the dreaded relegation zone, while United are chasing a place in the top four.
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It will be the first time Premier League teams are allowed to make five substitutes after the law was passed earlier this month, while managers are also permitted to name nine players on their bench instead of the usual seven.
But it's a move which concerns the Blades, who have operated with one of the smallest squads in the division. Wilder has selected just 22 players in the Premier League this season with only Leicester, Burnley and Wolves using fewer.
Villa, meanwhile, have used 28 different players - a total only bettered by Tottenham Hotspur's 29.
"I think the substitutes thing that has come in will affect us a little bit because we are not going to be as strong as the top six sides," said Basham, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live.
"But we are going to give it a good go and the manager would not let us do anything other than that.
"The manager said we can go from just being in the Premier League, staying up, or we can go and do something we've never done before and that is getting into Europe and getting into the Champions League."
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Players are still getting used to a much-changed football environment. Aside from close-contact competition, they are still having to adhere to social distancing guidelines like the rest of the country.
Discussing his side's warm-up games, Basham added: "It was an eye-opener getting used to playing in front of no fans and hearing the manager's voice from the other side of the pitch.
"It is just getting used to the vulnerability of not getting changed together and doing team-talks outside. Everything is still a bit unknown at the moment."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Watch - Ravers flout lockdown rules partying in wood where cop was attacked

Mobile phone footage has captured the moment dozens of ravers defy social distancing guidelines and party in Midland woodland .
The short clip – which was posted on Snapchat – showed the revellers chanting along to music during the massive bash just off Brookhay Lane , Whittington , near Lichfield , late on Saturday , June 13 .
Those attending the illegal party can also be seen dancing next to each other – flouting the two-metre social distancing advice from the government .
Smirnoff Vodka , a variety of beer cans and bottles , Hooch and bottles of nitrous oxide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - were left at the woodland after officers shut the rave down at around 11.30pm .
Around 500 people - some said to have travelled from as far away as Manchester - were said to have been at the underground event , which was publicised on social media .
Partygoers were said to have turned nasty and an officer was attacked after the group were asked to leave .
One person was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and the group was blasted for ' showing complete disregard for public safety ' .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , June 14 , for causing an obstruction .
Officers from British Transport Police ( BTP ) Black Country were also drafted in to deal with the party , which was close to the train line .
A spokesman for BTP said : `` We and British Transport Police Dogs supported Staffordshire Police with this incident to ensure everyone leaving the rave left without issue and also make sure they left safely and without trespassing on the railway .
Please continue to respect the Covid-19 guidelines.
” A spokesman for Staffordshire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal rave in the Fradley , Lichfield area .
`` An estimated 500-plus people attended who showed complete disregard for public safety and the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions .
Arrests have been made for assaulting a police officer and drug driving . ''
A spokesman for Lichfield Police added : `` Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane , Whittington , near Lichfield .
`` A call was received at 11.15pm last night ( June 13 ) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives .
`` The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away .
`` Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line . ''

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Mobile phone footage has captured the moment dozens of ravers defy social distancing guidelines and party in Midland woodland.
The short clip – which was posted on Snapchat – showed the revellers chanting along to music during the massive bash just off Brookhay Lane, Whittington, near Lichfield, late on Saturday, June 13.
Those attending the illegal party can also be seen dancing next to each other – flouting the two-metre social distancing advice from the government.
Smirnoff Vodka, a variety of beer cans and bottles, Hooch and bottles of nitrous oxide - popularly known as 'hippy crack' - were left at the woodland after officers shut the rave down at around 11.30pm.
Around 500 people - some said to have travelled from as far away as Manchester - were said to have been at the underground event, which was publicised on social media.
Partygoers were said to have turned nasty and an officer was attacked after the group were asked to leave.
One person was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and the group was blasted for ' showing complete disregard for public safety '.
Some cars left nearby were towed away on Sunday, June 14, for causing an obstruction.
Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) Black Country were also drafted in to deal with the party, which was close to the train line.
A spokesman for BTP said: "We and British Transport Police Dogs supported Staffordshire Police with this incident to ensure everyone leaving the rave left without issue and also make sure they left safely and without trespassing on the railway. Please continue to respect the Covid-19 guidelines.”
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police Response said: "Officers attended an illegal rave in the Fradley, Lichfield area.
"An estimated 500-plus people attended who showed complete disregard for public safety and the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Arrests have been made for assaulting a police officer and drug driving."
(Image: Handout)
A spokesman for Lichfield Police added: "Officers are currently dispersing a large group of people gathering in Brookhay Lane, Whittington, near Lichfield.
"A call was received at 11.15pm last night (June 13) reporting a gathering of approximately 300 people.
"The gathering breaches coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives.
"The event has been closed down and those still arriving are being turned away.
"Traffic on the nearby A38 has been slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police are in attendance due to the nearby railway line."