birminghammail--2020-01-18--'This guy is an idiot' - Wolves war of words continues as player savages manager

Jay Bothroyd has taken another swipe at former manager Mick McCarthy - labelling him an ‘ idiot ’ who made his life ' a living hell ’ .
McCarthy signed one-time England striker Bothroyd from Charlton Athletic in 2006 and he went on to play two seasons with Wolverhampton Wanderers .
After one too many flashpoints with McCarthy , Bothroyd was sold to Cardiff City in 2008 .
The pair have never shied away from criticising one another since and McCarthy candidly tells the story behind his decision to substitute Bothroyd , who hadn ’ t long been introduced from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a friendly against Reading .
“ I put him on and he gave that ( motions waving ) to the fans and looked at me , the look of dissent and I said to TC ( Terry Connor ) , 'get that number out ' , he said 'who ' , I said 'you know who ' , he said 'he 's just scored ! '
' I know he 's just scored he 's coming off , he 's not doing that to me , no chance ' .
“ Then he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said ' I did n't say anything ' , I said 'oh yeah you did , offski'.
” Asked about that bizarre situation against Reading in 2007 , Bothroyd said : “ He made out like I was being rude and he took me back off .
So I was then like , well this guy is an idiot .
That ’ s the kind of things he did .
It was all about him.
” During this exclusive interview with 888Sport , Bothroyd spoke at length about his fall out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCarthy is that he portrays himself a certain way when he ’ s on the television and people speak to him and think he ’ s a lovely guy , ” Bothroyd , 37 , continues .
“ But for me he ’ s two-faced .
That ’ s why I didn ’ t get along with him .
You had to do things his way or it was the highway .
He treated players like school children .
`` ‘ Don ’ t wear your cap in the canteen ’ .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to drive it into training .
‘ Don ’ t wear jewellery ’ .
It was ridiculous and had nothing to do with football .
Over time he was grinding me down and I was grinding him down and it just came to a head really.
” Bothroyd joined Stoke City on loan for a month in 2008 before making a permanent switch to Cardiff City later that summer .
He stayed in south Wales for three years and achieved the rare feat of earning an England call-up despite playing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To be honest I was delighted to move on .
Because the way Mick McCarthy was treating me was just ridiculous .
“ There were things he was doing to me there I don ’ t think you can do now .
He was making me go back and train , just running around the pitch with Tony Daley .
He took my squad number off me .
“ He made me get changed in a youth team dressing room .
He tried to make my life a living hell basically , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club.
” Read the full 888sport interview with Bothroyd here .

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Jay Bothroyd has taken another swipe at former manager Mick McCarthy - labelling him an ‘idiot’ who made his life 'a living hell’.
McCarthy signed one-time England striker Bothroyd from Charlton Athletic in 2006 and he went on to play two seasons with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
After one too many flashpoints with McCarthy, Bothroyd was sold to Cardiff City in 2008.
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The pair have never shied away from criticising one another since and McCarthy candidly tells the story behind his decision to substitute Bothroyd, who hadn’t long been introduced from the bench, immediately after scoring in a friendly against Reading.
“I put him on and he gave that (motions waving) to the fans and looked at me, the look of dissent and I said to TC (Terry Connor), 'get that number out', he said 'who', I said 'you know who', he said 'he's just scored!' 'I know he's just scored he's coming off, he's not doing that to me, no chance'.
“Then he came up to me on the bench and said 'I didn't say anything', I said 'oh yeah you did, offski'.”
Asked about that bizarre situation against Reading in 2007, Bothroyd said: “He made out like I was being rude and he took me back off. So I was then like, well this guy is an idiot. That’s the kind of things he did. It was all about him.”
During this exclusive interview with 888Sport, Bothroyd spoke at length about his fall out with McCarthy.
“The thing about Mick McCarthy is that he portrays himself a certain way when he’s on the television and people speak to him and think he’s a lovely guy,” Bothroyd, 37, continues.
“But for me he’s two-faced. That’s why I didn’t get along with him. You had to do things his way or it was the highway. He treated players like school children.
"‘Don’t wear your cap in the canteen’. I had a nice car and was told not to drive it into training. ‘Don’t wear jewellery’. It was ridiculous and had nothing to do with football. Over time he was grinding me down and I was grinding him down and it just came to a head really.”
Bothroyd joined Stoke City on loan for a month in 2008 before making a permanent switch to Cardiff City later that summer. He stayed in south Wales for three years and achieved the rare feat of earning an England call-up despite playing in the second tier.
Bothroyd explained: “To be honest I was delighted to move on. Because the way Mick McCarthy was treating me was just ridiculous.
“There were things he was doing to me there I don’t think you can do now. He was making me go back and train, just running around the pitch with Tony Daley. He took my squad number off me.
“He made me get changed in a youth team dressing room. He tried to make my life a living hell basically, just because he wanted me out of the club.”
Read the full 888sport interview with Bothroyd here.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Would be a disgrace' - Fans react as Newcastle & Leeds prepare bids for Aston Villa target

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the news that Leeds and Newcastle United are both preparing bids for Hull City scoring sensation Jarrod Bowen .
The 23-year-old is one of the most highly sought after players outside of the Premier League , with a whole host of clubs linked with a move .
Villa are believed to be one of those interested in Bowen , who has 16 goals for the Tigers this season .
Along with Villa - Everton , Wolves , Leeds and Newcastle have all been said to be keeping tabs on him .
On Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audacious loan-to-buy move , giving their Championship rivals £3m initially , with an obligation to sign him for around £15m should they achieve promotion .
Now The Telegraph have reported that Steve Bruce and Newcastle are readying a substantial bid for Bowen in order to keep them away from the relegation zone .
With Dean Smith desperate for reinforcements in forward areas and less than half of the window remaining - Villa fans are keen to see the claret and blues launch a bid of their own in the coming days : John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest Clayton Warwick : Do the same deal as leeds ... 3m loan if we stay up buy him for 15m Charlie Faulkner : People have heard of him and seen him play .
Plus he hasn ’ t played for Ghenk so we definitely won ’ t get him Sivart Hogan : Best player in the championship and a villa fan , no brainer !
Smith needs to sort himself out , losing Bowen to Leeds or Newcastle would be a disgrace !
Matt Smith : For once listen to the fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong , get the lad in he ’ s young and hungry to succeed plenty more potential in him and definitely better than the current wingers we already have .
should of thrown andre green as part of a deal before they moved him on to charlton @ TheWilRoss : Leeds offering £3mil to take Bowen on loan & a £15mil transfer if they go up , surely we can hi jack that & offer a bit more if we stay up .
come on Suso on yer bike Steve Murtagh : Get @ @

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the news that Leeds and Newcastle United are both preparing bids for Hull City scoring sensation Jarrod Bowen.
The 23-year-old is one of the most highly sought after players outside of the Premier League, with a whole host of clubs linked with a move.
Villa are believed to be one of those interested in Bowen, who has 16 goals for the Tigers this season.
Along with Villa - Everton, Wolves, Leeds and Newcastle have all been said to be keeping tabs on him.
On Thursday, The Sun claimed Leeds were planning audacious loan-to-buy move, giving their Championship rivals £3m initially, with an obligation to sign him for around £15m should they achieve promotion.
Now The Telegraph have reported that Steve Bruce and Newcastle are readying a substantial bid for Bowen in order to keep them away from the relegation zone.
With Dean Smith desperate for reinforcements in forward areas and less than half of the window remaining - Villa fans are keen to see the claret and blues launch a bid of their own in the coming days:
John Hartley: We are always behind the rest
Clayton Warwick: Do the same deal as leeds... 3m loan if we stay up buy him for 15m
Charlie Faulkner: People have heard of him and seen him play. Plus he hasn’t played for Ghenk so we definitely won’t get him
Sivart Hogan: Best player in the championship and a villa fan, no brainer! Smith needs to sort himself out, losing Bowen to Leeds or Newcastle would be a disgrace!
Matt Smith: For once listen to the fans Smith we can’t all be wrong, get the lad in he’s young and hungry to succeed plenty more potential in him and definitely better than the current wingers we already have. should of thrown andre green as part of a deal before they moved him on to charlton
@TheWilRoss: Leeds offering £3mil to take Bowen on loan & a £15mil transfer if they go up, surely we can hi jack that & offer a bit more if we stay up. come on Suso on yer bike
Steve Murtagh: Get him in


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Ed Woodward masterclass' - Man United fans react to Jack Grealish transfer update

Manchester United fans are looking on the bright side after reports have claimed they have failed to bring Jack Grealish to Old Trafford this month .
The Red Devils have been extensively linked with the Aston Villa skipper ever since his performances took centre stage in the Premier League .
A number of clubs have been linked with a move for Grealish , but none more strongly than United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keen to add some flair to the centre of his midfield , with the 24-year-old a prime candidate .
His stock rose even further when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against United earlier this season , leading to a clamour from fans and pundits alike to bring him to The Theatre of Dreams .
But any potential move for Grealish has been blocked , according to reports in the national press .
The Daily Record has claimed that United have been unsuccessful in their bid to test Villa ’ s determination to retain him .
Solskjaer 's men are beieved to be close to sealing a deal for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes , nailing another coffin into any potential move for Grealish .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the claret and blue talisman will not be sold this month - but that done little to stop United fans dreaming of a summer transfer swoop : @ Vintage_UTD : We ’ ll be back in the summer .
@ UTDJoan : That means we 'll get him for cheap in the summer when they get relegated and will desperately need the money ... ... Ed Woodward masterclass continues @ Rashfordesque1 : Probably why we went for Bruno .
Villa get relegated we go back in the summer when he wants to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get relegated and see if they have the same energy @ Lovelyn_xo : We should try again in the summer , after they get relegated .
For less money too !
@ WocyOggg : Good .
Get him when they get relegated .
@ megalodeon19_ : Go for him in the summer @ UTDRobbo : Hence why we 've moved for Bruno.Smart .

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Manchester United fans are looking on the bright side after reports have claimed they have failed to bring Jack Grealish to Old Trafford this month.
The Red Devils have been extensively linked with the Aston Villa skipper ever since his performances took centre stage in the Premier League.
A number of clubs have been linked with a move for Grealish, but none more strongly than United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keen to add some flair to the centre of his midfield, with the 24-year-old a prime candidate.
His stock rose even further when he scored a sublime, curling effort against United earlier this season, leading to a clamour from fans and pundits alike to bring him to The Theatre of Dreams.
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But any potential move for Grealish has been blocked, according to reports in the national press. The Daily Record has claimed that United have been unsuccessful in their bid to test Villa’s determination to retain him.
Solskjaer's men are beieved to be close to sealing a deal for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes, nailing another coffin into any potential move for Grealish.
Dean Smith has also categorically denied that the claret and blue talisman will not be sold this month - but that done little to stop United fans dreaming of a summer transfer swoop:
@Labile_Life: Bruno Grealish linkup in the summer omds
@Vintage_UTD: We’ll be back in the summer.
@UTDJoan: That means we'll get him for cheap in the summer when they get relegated and will desperately need the money...... Ed Woodward masterclass continues
@Rashfordesque1: Probably why we went for Bruno. Villa get relegated we go back in the summer when he wants to leave.
@SadUnitedFan94: Just wait until they get relegated and see if they have the same energy
@Lovelyn_xo: We should try again in the summer, after they get relegated. For less money too!
@WocyOggg: Good. Get him when they get relegated.
@megalodeon19_: Go for him in the summer
@UTDRobbo: Hence why we've moved for Bruno.Smart.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--How Birmingham domestic violence victim fought back by becoming champion boxer

After years of suffering horrific violence at the hands of a partner , she decided it was time to stop being the punchbag and learn to defend herself .
With her confidence at rock bottom , she was inspired to take up boxing after meeting champion fighter Kirstie Bavington .
Now , Danielle has won her first white-collar boxing match and says that getting in the ring saved her life .
“ Boxing saved me .
It ’ s changed my life , ” she says .
“ I ’ ve had to learn to defend myself . ''
Danielle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says she has had to become strong to survive .
She has been the victim of two abusive relationships , both of which led to her partners being jailed .
The first lasted from 2006 to 2011 , and the second from 2013 to 2017 .
Tragically , they are the only long-term relationships Danielle has had – and she has been single since .
“ First , it all starts with putting you down , calling you names , ” says the 30-year-old .
“ But I kept going back .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept going back like an idiot.
” Danielle says that her self-confidence was non-existent as a result .
“ I thought that nobody else would want me , ” she says .
“ I ’ ve got stretch marks on my belly , and he would say how disgusting I was .
“ He would tell me ‘ No-one else will ever put up with you ’ .
“ I put on weight as well .
I was almost 13 stone because I think I was depressed .
“ I would come home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I didn ’ t speak to anyone .
“ I didn ’ t really mix with my family because they didn ’ t like him .
I lost family and friends because of him.
” When things turned violent , she says , she was used as a punchbag .
“ Afterwards , he would tell me he was sorry and tell me he loved me .
Then it might be OK for about a month .
But then it would come back again .
I used to blame myself.
” Danielle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she was constantly living on edge .
Eventually , she decided she ’ d had enough , and ended the relationship .
“ My son started seeing a bit of what was going on , and I had to think “ Am I picking him or am I picking my kids ?
” she explains .
She explains that after the relationship ended , she was left feeling worthless and depressed .
She went to the doctor who prescribed anti-depressants , but she says they only made her feel worse .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors and I didn ’ t like it at all , ” she recalls .
“ They made me not want to do anything .
“ My kids were seeing me upset all the time , and I thought I need to build myself back up .
I needed to do it for my kids .
“ So I took myself off the tablets – and then I met Kirstie Bavington.
” DANIELLE was taking her sons to a boxing class at the Fitness Factory in Hawkesley , when she first met Kirtsie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspired Danielle to take up the sport herself .
“ My cousin Francis Bennett was a top amateur , and my uncle trained him , so boxing is in my blood , ” she says .
“ When I saw Bavvo , I told her ‘ I want to be you !
’ “ I asked her to help me and she took me under her wing .
She was a lifeline.
” Danielle joined a boxing gym where Kirstie taught her skills and helped her train , and soon she had shed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got her own coaches at Acocks Green Boxing Gym – Craig Storer and Anthony Callan – and in November she was ready for her first fight at Prism nightclub on Broad Street .
She kept her cool and was declared the winner of all three rounds , with her next big fight set for April 2 .
“ I ’ m a tricky southpaw and I go to the body more than most , ” she says .
“ I think that surprised my opponent .
“ The nerves were still sky-high in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight .
“ I had so many thoughts going through my mind , but once I got in the ring I thought : ‘ This is mine , I feel at home.
” Danielle trains five nights a week in Acocks Green , with her dad helping out with childcare .
As well as helping her with fitness and strength , she says the gym has given her back her confidence and given her a whole new community .
“ Anthony is such a good coach and a really good friend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t have boxing in my life , to be honest with you , I don ’ t know where I ’ d be.
” THE Brave Brummie hopes her story will show other women that they have the strength to leave an abusive partner , and that there is a better future out there .
“ What I ’ ve been through is hard , but I ’ ve come out as a strong an independent woman , ” she says .
“ I was in care from a young age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me , but I grew up .
“ In some respects , I think that I ’ m glad it happened – otherwise I wouldn ’ t be the woman that I am today .
“ I hope my story inspires other women , and makes them realise that they can stand up and leave .
“ So many people told me to leave , but you often have to do it on your own terms .
“ But I hope my journey shows other women that they can get out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life waiting for you . ''
Now , Danielle has her eyes on the prize and hopes to turn amateur in the future .
“ I ’ ve been told that if I win in April I can go for a belt in my third fight , ” she says .
“ I know I ’ ve left it a bit late to start boxing , but I want to go as far as I can and if I keep going in there and kicking ass , hopefully it will inspire other women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been through .
”

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DANIELLE Bennett didn’t choose boxing. Boxing chose her.
After years of suffering horrific violence at the hands of a partner, she decided it was time to stop being the punchbag and learn to defend herself.
With her confidence at rock bottom, she was inspired to take up boxing after meeting champion fighter Kirstie Bavington.
Now, Danielle has won her first white-collar boxing match and says that getting in the ring saved her life.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“Boxing saved me. It’s changed my life,” she says. “I’ve had to learn to defend myself."
Danielle, a mum-of-five from Kings Norton, says she has had to become strong to survive.
She has been the victim of two abusive relationships, both of which led to her partners being jailed.
The first lasted from 2006 to 2011, and the second from 2013 to 2017.
Tragically, they are the only long-term relationships Danielle has had – and she has been single since.
“First, it all starts with putting you down, calling you names,” says the 30-year-old.
“But I kept going back. I went through a lot, but I kept going back like an idiot.”
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Danielle says that her self-confidence was non-existent as a result.
“I thought that nobody else would want me,” she says. “I’ve got stretch marks on my belly, and he would say how disgusting I was.
“He would tell me ‘No-one else will ever put up with you’.
“I put on weight as well. I was almost 13 stone because I think I was depressed.
“I would come home and basically just sit in the house, I didn’t speak to anyone.
“I didn’t really mix with my family because they didn’t like him. I lost family and friends because of him.”
When things turned violent, she says, she was used as a punchbag.
“Afterwards, he would tell me he was sorry and tell me he loved me. Then it might be OK for about a month. But then it would come back again. I used to blame myself.”
Danielle recalls how even after they had reconciled, she was constantly living on edge.
Eventually, she decided she’d had enough, and ended the relationship.
“My son started seeing a bit of what was going on, and I had to think “Am I picking him or am I picking my kids?” she explains.
She explains that after the relationship ended, she was left feeling worthless and depressed.
She went to the doctor who prescribed anti-depressants, but she says they only made her feel worse.
“I started taking the tablets from the doctors and I didn’t like it at all,” she recalls. “They made me not want to do anything.
“My kids were seeing me upset all the time, and I thought I need to build myself back up. I needed to do it for my kids.
“So I took myself off the tablets – and then I met Kirstie Bavington.”
...........................................................................................
DANIELLE was taking her sons to a boxing class at the Fitness Factory in Hawkesley, when she first met Kirtsie ‘Bavvo’ Bavington.
The pro-boxer inspired Danielle to take up the sport herself.
“My cousin Francis Bennett was a top amateur, and my uncle trained him, so boxing is in my blood,” she says. “When I saw Bavvo, I told her ‘I want to be you!’
“I asked her to help me and she took me under her wing. She was a lifeline.”
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Danielle joined a boxing gym where Kirstie taught her skills and helped her train, and soon she had shed almost three stone.
Eventually, Danielle got her own coaches at Acocks Green Boxing Gym – Craig Storer and Anthony Callan – and in November she was ready for her first fight at Prism nightclub on Broad Street.
She kept her cool and was declared the winner of all three rounds, with her next big fight set for April 2.
“I’m a tricky southpaw and I go to the body more than most,” she says. “I think that surprised my opponent.
“The nerves were still sky-high in the changing room before I went out to fight.
“I had so many thoughts going through my mind, but once I got in the ring I thought: ‘This is mine, I feel at home.”
Danielle trains five nights a week in Acocks Green, with her dad helping out with childcare.
As well as helping her with fitness and strength, she says the gym has given her back her confidence and given her a whole new community.
“Anthony is such a good coach and a really good friend,” she explains. “If I didn’t have boxing in my life, to be honest with you, I don’t know where I’d be.”
.....................................................................................
THE Brave Brummie hopes her story will show other women that they have the strength to leave an abusive partner, and that there is a better future out there.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“What I’ve been through is hard, but I’ve come out as a strong an independent woman,” she says.
“I was in care from a young age because my mum couldn’t manage with me, but I grew up.
“In some respects, I think that I’m glad it happened – otherwise I wouldn’t be the woman that I am today.
“I hope my story inspires other women, and makes them realise that they can stand up and leave.
“So many people told me to leave, but you often have to do it on your own terms.
“But I hope my journey shows other women that they can get out of it, and there is a better life waiting for you."
Now, Danielle has her eyes on the prize and hopes to turn amateur in the future.
“I’ve been told that if I win in April I can go for a belt in my third fight,” she says.
“I know I’ve left it a bit late to start boxing, but I want to go as far as I can and if I keep going in there and kicking ass, hopefully it will inspire other women who are going through what I’ve been through.”


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'All I can say' - Manager makes transfer admission on Leeds United and Aston Villa target

Amidst rumoured interest from Aston Villa , Newcastle , Leeds United , Arsenal , West Bromwich Albion and a host of other clubs - Hull City manager Grant McCann has stated that he is 'unaware ' of any bids for in-demand winger Jarrod Bowen .
Various reports , including one from Sky Sports , state that Hull are ready to put a new deal on the table with Bowen to ensure that he commits his future to the club .
Bowen 's current contract expires at the end of the season .
While this might not stop a summer transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Tigers for the rest of the season , at least .
Current boss McCann told Hull Live : “ I ’ ve no idea .
No-one has spoken to me about Jarrod .
Me and Jarrod are just concentrating on the football .
If there is any news I ’ m sure the football club will tell you . ''
“ I ’ ve no reason to believe Jarrod will not be here ( at the end of the month ) .
Jarrod is the same .
He loves it here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say.
” Bowen missed a glorious chance to score in today 's match with Derby County .
The Rams won 1-0 .
A new deal will may well include a release clause at - or above - the £20 million requested by Hull , who have managed to hold off interest in Bowen for a fair while now .
Bowen has scored 53 goals in the past three Championship seasons for Hull .

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Amidst rumoured interest from Aston Villa , Newcastle, Leeds United, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and a host of other clubs - Hull City manager Grant McCann has stated that he is 'unaware' of any bids for in-demand winger Jarrod Bowen.
Various reports, including one from Sky Sports, state that Hull are ready to put a new deal on the table with Bowen to ensure that he commits his future to the club.
Bowen's current contract expires at the end of the season. While this might not stop a summer transfer, it will almost certainly seal Bowen to the Tigers for the rest of the season, at least.
Current boss McCann told Hull Live : “I’ve no idea. No-one has spoken to me about Jarrod. Me and Jarrod are just concentrating on the football. If there is any news I’m sure the football club will tell you."
“I’ve no reason to believe Jarrod will not be here (at the end of the month). Jarrod is the same. He loves it here and that’s all I can say.”
Bowen missed a glorious chance to score in today's match with Derby County. The Rams won 1-0.
A new deal will may well include a release clause at - or above - the £20 million requested by Hull, who have managed to hold off interest in Bowen for a fair while now.
Bowen has scored 53 goals in the past three Championship seasons for Hull.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Have to beat teams like that' - Brighton fans react to Aston Villa draw

Brighton will be unhappy with a point after a period of dominance was undone by a moment of magic from Aston Villa .
Seagulls manager Graham Potter admitted that a point was hard to take - but that players of a certain quality - like Jack Grealish - exist in the Premier League to change games .
The Brighton boss stated that it was possibly an error that allowed Grealish to score .
`` We had the ball , I think we postionally make a mistake and it 's a fantastic finish from probably the only player on the pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's the Premier League for you , you can do a lot right in the game but the opposition can have a player of higher quality - and it 's a great strike . ''
`` You expect the response from Villa and they responded .
If we can see that out maybe we can hang onto the game and grow into the second half . ''
`` We responded well to the goal and had chances at the end but it was n't to be and we take the point and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans , it is safe to say that they are gutted with the result - here 's some of the reaction from their fans : Ben : Need to be beating teams like that [ Villa ] ... Charles : This is a match where a draw feels like a loss .
Teams with a late lead at home should collect all three points , no questions asked .
Better luck next week .
Oscar : Can we actually win a game for once ?
Will : More points thrown away .
Morgan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half .
Do n't deserve to win !
Simon : Villa really are s**t , these teams that poor we should be beating.. instead we mess about like we ’ re some kind of top 4 team .
3 points lost to a s**t team .
Rooz : Game plan - `` Guys , let 's go out there and NOT win , no matter what ! ''

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Seagulls manager Graham Potter admitted that a point was hard to take - but that players of a certain quality - like Jack Grealish - exist in the Premier League to change games.
The Brighton boss stated that it was possibly an error that allowed Grealish to score.
"We had the ball, I think we postionally make a mistake and it's a fantastic finish from probably the only player on the pitch who can do that."
"That's the Premier League for you, you can do a lot right in the game but the opposition can have a player of higher quality - and it's a great strike."
"You expect the response from Villa and they responded. If we can see that out maybe we can hang onto the game and grow into the second half."
"We responded well to the goal and had chances at the end but it wasn't to be and we take the point and move on"
As for the Brighton fans, it is safe to say that they are gutted with the result - here's some of the reaction from their fans:
Ben: Need to be beating teams like that [Villa]...
Charles: This is a match where a draw feels like a loss. Teams with a late lead at home should collect all three points, no questions asked. Better luck next week.
Oscar: Can we actually win a game for once?
Will: More points thrown away.
Gerry: HORRIBLE PERFORMANCE!!!
Morgan: Deserved we are awful in the second half. Don't deserve to win!
Richard: So disappointing.
Simon : Villa really are s**t, these teams that poor we should be beating.. instead we mess about like we’re some kind of top 4 team. 3 points lost to a s**t team.
Zwell: I won't cry...
Cee: Abysmal defending
Rooz: Game plan - "Guys, let's go out there and NOT win, no matter what!"


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Right to the top' - The Birmingham City verdict that will interest Manchester United fans

Kevin Phillips is tipping Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham to go 'right to the top ' after another impressive display .
The 16-year-old opened the scoring for Blues only minutes in , before his side were forced to settle for a point vs Cardiff City at St Andrew 's .
It was the fourth goal of the season for Bellingham , who continues to be linked with a move away from his boyhood club in the January window .
Manchester United , Arsenal and Wolves have all been linked with the midfielder , with United reportedly preparing a £25m bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who spent three years with the club at the turn of last decade , feels that the fees speculated show the level of ability Bellingham possesses .
“ Well you don ’ t get Manchester United bidding £25m for him otherwise , I ’ ve watched him a lot live this season and he ’ s got everything , '' he told Quest 's EFL Highlights show .
“ For a kid of his age , the head on his shoulders - what he is , is a good midfield player but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He puts himself in good positions and at that age he ’ s a leader as well , he ’ s not afraid to give someone a telling off if they need it .
“ He ’ s going right to the top.
” Speaking after the game , Blues boss Pep Clotet admitted that 'half of Europe ' has been monitoring the academy graduate , but he has no concerns about that affecting his performances .
“ Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is being watched .
From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14 .
“ For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here .
He is used to it and I am used to it .
I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players .
“ I think Jude is very happy with what he ’ s doing , we are very happy with him , he ’ s growing and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Kevin Phillips is tipping Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham to go 'right to the top' after another impressive display.
The 16-year-old opened the scoring for Blues only minutes in, before his side were forced to settle for a point vs Cardiff City at St Andrew's.
It was the fourth goal of the season for Bellingham, who continues to be linked with a move away from his boyhood club in the January window.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Wolves have all been linked with the midfielder, with United reportedly preparing a £25m bid to secure his services.
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And Phillips, who spent three years with the club at the turn of last decade, feels that the fees speculated show the level of ability Bellingham possesses.
“Well you don’t get Manchester United bidding £25m for him otherwise, I’ve watched him a lot live this season and he’s got everything," he told Quest's EFL Highlights show.
“For a kid of his age, the head on his shoulders - what he is, is a good midfield player but he scores goals as well.
“He puts himself in good positions and at that age he’s a leader as well, he’s not afraid to give someone a telling off if they need it.
“He’s going right to the top.”
Speaking after the game, Blues boss Pep Clotet admitted that 'half of Europe' has been monitoring the academy graduate, but he has no concerns about that affecting his performances.
“Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level,” Clotet said.
“We are aware he is being watched. From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14.
“For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here. He is used to it and I am used to it. I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players.
“I think Jude is very happy with what he’s doing, we are very happy with him, he’s growing and I see him very focused on us."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'It is a risk' - Former Leeds player questions Aston Villa's January transfer plan

Aston Villa 's move for Mbwana Ally Samatta has been described as a 'risk ' by former Leeds man Noel Whelan .
Speaking to Football Insider , Whelan stated that Villa 's move for Ally Samatta is a 'gamble ' due to the change in pace that the Tanzanian forward will experience .
“ It ’ s always a bit of a gamble , isn ’ t it ?
You ’ re going to be unsure with what you ’ re going to get , can they cope with the demands of the Premier League , can they hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' “ A whole load of factors come into play .
We ’ ve seen bigger names struggle in the Premier League and can ’ t find their feet in the first season . ''
“ Villa really need somebody that ’ s going to hit the ground running with the predicament they ’ re in at the minute .
It is a big gamble , it is a risk , it isn ’ t guaranteed it ’ s going to work , at all.
” What Whelan misses out , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have a striker to place up front .
What 's more , based on our research , Samatta has been through tougher times than a Premier League relegation battle - and has the passion of an entire country behind him , let alone Villa fans .
While it is fair to make assumptions about the adaptation period required for new strikers , Samatta has yet to play a single game of football for Villa - a team currently without a centre forward .
Samatta 's move to Villa was confirmed by head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1-1 draw with Brighton .
Samatta is expected to be unveiled at some point during the next week , should an application for a work permit be successful .

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Aston Villa's move for Mbwana Ally Samatta has been described as a 'risk' by former Leeds man Noel Whelan.
Speaking to Football Insider , Whelan stated that Villa's move for Ally Samatta is a 'gamble' due to the change in pace that the Tanzanian forward will experience.
“It’s always a bit of a gamble, isn’t it? You’re going to be unsure with what you’re going to get, can they cope with the demands of the Premier League, can they hit the ground running when they come in?"
“A whole load of factors come into play. We’ve seen bigger names struggle in the Premier League and can’t find their feet in the first season."
“Villa really need somebody that’s going to hit the ground running with the predicament they’re in at the minute. It is a big gamble, it is a risk, it isn’t guaranteed it’s going to work, at all.”
What Whelan misses out, however, is the fact that Villa currently don't have a striker to place up front.
What's more, based on our research , Samatta has been through tougher times than a Premier League relegation battle - and has the passion of an entire country behind him, let alone Villa fans.
While it is fair to make assumptions about the adaptation period required for new strikers, Samatta has yet to play a single game of football for Villa - a team currently without a centre forward.
Samatta's move to Villa was confirmed by head coach Dean Smith shortly after Villa's 1-1 draw with Brighton. Samatta is expected to be unveiled at some point during the next week, should an application for a work permit be successful.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Good fight' - Here's what  Aston Villa fans are saying after today's Brighton draw

Despite the away point and the fact that Villa were playing without a recognised striker , Dean Smith was concerned with his side 's first-half .
`` We were n't aggressive enough in the first half .
We allowed them to play too much .
Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half .
We made that pressure tell . ''
`` I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves .
They were the better team in the first half , they passed it very well but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on the breakaway after Jack 's chance where he felt he should have scored . ''
Villa went down first after Leandro Trossard scored , but a thumping strike from Grealish brought Villa level .
Smith is n't the only person with an opinion on today 's match - here 's the thoughts of the Villa faithful : Joe : Good fight in the second .
Had to have that or the season could have spun away .
Kye : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start Luiz in the midfield .
Samuel : Game of two halves but a point away will do us nicely considering we were losing .
Gareth : Jack 's an incredible talent and a throwback to when players played off the cuff .
He plays with a swagger and is a delight to watch .
We need to enjoy every moment he puts on a Villa shirt .
He drives us on and inspires the team/fans .
Jo : Good point , considering we have no recognised no.9 , really could ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams around us dropped points today .
Trevor : Much better when Vassilev come on and El Ghazi went out wide .
Great result in the end considering the first half .
Just need that work permit now !
Phil : Might be a really important point .
What would we do without Grealish ?
Daniel : Still think the formation suits us .
A striker would make such a difference .

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Aston Villa fought to a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion earlier today.
Despite the away point and the fact that Villa were playing without a recognised striker, Dean Smith was concerned with his side's first-half.
"We weren't aggressive enough in the first half. We allowed them to play too much. Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half. We made that pressure tell."
"I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves. They were the better team in the first half, they passed it very well but didn't trouble Pepe very much. A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on the breakaway after Jack's chance where he felt he should have scored."
Villa went down first after Leandro Trossard scored, but a thumping strike from Grealish brought Villa level.
Smith isn't the only person with an opinion on today's match - here's the thoughts of the Villa faithful:
Joe: Good fight in the second. Had to have that or the season could have spun away.
Kye: Get a striker before next game and start Luiz in the midfield.
Samuel: Game of two halves but a point away will do us nicely considering we were losing.
Gareth: Jack's an incredible talent and a throwback to when players played off the cuff. He plays with a swagger and is a delight to watch. We need to enjoy every moment he puts on a Villa shirt. He drives us on and inspires the team/fans.
Jo: Good point, considering we have no recognised no.9, really could’ve done with all 3 though considering all teams around us dropped points today.
Trevor: Much better when Vassilev come on and El Ghazi went out wide. Great result in the end considering the first half. Just need that work permit now!
Phil: Might be a really important point. What would we do without Grealish?
Daniel: Still think the formation suits us. A striker would make such a difference.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Up for grabs' - Wolves sent January transfer demand after thrilling Southampton win

Wolves came from 2-0 down to stun Southampton at St Mary 's and keep their hopes of a top six finish alive .
At half time , Nuno Espirito Santo 's side were down and looking very much out as goals from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long had them staring down the barrel of another game without a win in 2020 .
But a spirited second half comeback - inspired by the attacking trio of Raul Jimenez , Pedro Neto and Adama Traore saw them win the game 3-2 and earn them their first win of the new decade .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extremely inexperienced bench with their threadbare squad pushed to the limit .
The Wolves boss has hinted he is keen for incomings 'ASAP ' but as of yet , the senior squad has yet to be built on .
With just over two weeks of the window remaining and Wolves now sitting just five points off the top four , fans on social media are desperate for owners Fosun to back the boss and have a real go at attaining Champions League football next year : @ Wolvo_wolf : If today has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; securing Nuno on a long term contract is absolutely essential ... @ ChagueJones : I can ’ t believe the fate of our season is relying on the January transfer window .
The January transfer window isn ’ t special and never has been , to mount the pressure on Fosun here is so unfair @ Joe_Parker_26 : This doesn ’ t mean we don ’ t need 3+ players to reach our potential .
Anybody who thinks otherwise is deluded .
@ BigRichMilner : Despite being 2-0 down , despite being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very thin squad , @ Wolves have done it again .
At half time , I wasn ’ t expecting much from this game but we managed to grab them vital 3 points ... Nuno really is magic .
Still want 2/3 more players @ robsterj2002 : Massive respect to wolves gr8 response to 2.0 down .
But we ca n't keep defending with 3 midfielders .
Fosun need to back Nuno and get these deals do e. players have givin blood sweat and tears @ WolvesPhil : Get in Newcastle !
4th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signings in Wolves and let ’ s get in the Champions League .
@ GeorgeDent10 : Signings are needed , are recruitment ( lack of ) needs questioning .
One thing that can ’ t be questioned , is the character of this squad and our manager .
Bloody great comeback @ Shaun_Smith_84 : When I had a season ticket we needed 30 players to be a decent side at best now we are 3-4 from being a top 4 challenger in the best league in the world !
If you are lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team Nuno has built !

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Wolves came from 2-0 down to stun Southampton at St Mary's and keep their hopes of a top six finish alive.
At half time, Nuno Espirito Santo's side were down and looking very much out as goals from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long had them staring down the barrel of another game without a win in 2020.
But a spirited second half comeback - inspired by the attacking trio of Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto and Adama Traore saw them win the game 3-2 and earn them their first win of the new decade.
(Image: Getty Images)
Nuno was once again forced to name an extremely inexperienced bench with their threadbare squad pushed to the limit. The Wolves boss has hinted he is keen for incomings 'ASAP' but as of yet, the senior squad has yet to be built on.
With just over two weeks of the window remaining and Wolves now sitting just five points off the top four, fans on social media are desperate for owners Fosun to back the boss and have a real go at attaining Champions League football next year:
@Wolvo_wolf: If today has taught us anything.. January signings are important; securing Nuno on a long term contract is absolutely essential...
@ChagueJones: I can’t believe the fate of our season is relying on the January transfer window. The January transfer window isn’t special and never has been, to mount the pressure on Fosun here is so unfair
@Joe_Parker_26: This doesn’t mean we don’t need 3+ players to reach our potential. Anybody who thinks otherwise is deluded.
@BigRichMilner: Despite being 2-0 down, despite being away from home, despite having a very thin squad, @Wolves have done it again. At half time, I wasn’t expecting much from this game but we managed to grab them vital 3 points... Nuno really is magic. Still want 2/3 more players
@robsterj2002: Massive respect to wolves gr8 response to 2.0 down. But we can't keep defending with 3 midfielders. Fosun need to back Nuno and get these deals do e. players have givin blood sweat and tears
@WolvesPhil: Get in Newcastle! 4th up for grabs again. Get those signings in Wolves and let’s get in the Champions League.
@GeorgeDent10: Signings are needed, are recruitment (lack of) needs questioning. One thing that can’t be questioned, is the character of this squad and our manager. Bloody great comeback
@Shaun_Smith_84: When I had a season ticket we needed 30 players to be a decent side at best now we are 3-4 from being a top 4 challenger in the best league in the world! If you are lucky enough to go every week treasure this team Nuno has built!


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'The only player' - Graham Potter raves about Aston Villa star following Brighton draw

After his side 's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa earlier today , Graham Potter believes that his side could 've gotten more than the point - if not for the quality of Villa 's captain .
Leandro Trossard 's opener was cancelled out by a strong strike from Villa captain Jack Grealish .
Opening up to BBC Sport , Potter reflected on the importance of the game , the role that luck was to play in today 's battle at the Amex .
`` It 's an important game for us and we 're disappointed not to win . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good and deservedly one nil up and maybe with a bit more luck we could be up by more , but we were n't . ''
It was a tough first half for Villa , but Dean Smith 's side were able to take advantage of the shift in game-state to capitalise with an equaliser .
Douglas Luiz 's sweeping pass found Grealish in acres of space allowing the Villa captain to drag the ball forward and strike it past Mat Ryan in goal .
The Brighton boss stated that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score , before admitting that a player of quality is capable of changing games .
`` We had the ball , I think we postionally make a mistake and it 's a fantastic finish from probably the only player on the pitch who can do that . ''
`` That 's the Premier League for you , you can do a lot right in the game but the opposition can have a player of higher quality - and it 's a great strike . ''
`` You expect the response from Villa and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that out maybe we can hang onto the game and grow into the second half . ''
`` We responded well to the goal and had chances at the end but it was n't to be and we take the point and move on ''

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After his side's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa earlier today, Graham Potter believes that his side could've gotten more than the point - if not for the quality of Villa's captain.
Leandro Trossard's opener was cancelled out by a strong strike from Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Opening up to BBC Sport , Potter reflected on the importance of the game, the role that luck was to play in today's battle at the Amex.
"It's an important game for us and we're disappointed not to win."
"In the fist half we were really good and deservedly one nil up and maybe with a bit more luck we could be up by more, but we weren't."
It was a tough first half for Villa, but Dean Smith's side were able to take advantage of the shift in game-state to capitalise with an equaliser. Douglas Luiz's sweeping pass found Grealish in acres of space allowing the Villa captain to drag the ball forward and strike it past Mat Ryan in goal.
The Brighton boss stated that it was possibly an error that allowed Grealish to score, before admitting that a player of quality is capable of changing games.
"We had the ball, I think we postionally make a mistake and it's a fantastic finish from probably the only player on the pitch who can do that."
"That's the Premier League for you, you can do a lot right in the game but the opposition can have a player of higher quality - and it's a great strike."
"You expect the response from Villa and they responded. If we can see that out maybe we can hang onto the game and grow into the second half."
"We responded well to the goal and had chances at the end but it wasn't to be and we take the point and move on"


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'I just don't get it' - Southampton fans are fuming as Wolves stage stunning comeback

Southampton fans have been left licking their wounds after a scintillating second half display earned Wolves a memorable win at St Mary 's .
First half strikes from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long had the home side cruising , as they looked to continue their mightily impressive start to the new year .
However , goals from Pedro Neto and a brace from Raul Jimenez turned the game in the second 45 to condemn Ralph Hasenhuttl 's side to their first defeat of 2020 .
The game was n't without it 's fair share of controversy and as has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , VAR took centre stage .
There were long reviews for Neto 's opener who was finally allowed to celebrate after careful observation to see if he had handled in the build-up .
Jimenez 's first and Wolves ' second came from the penalty spot , but only after an intervention from officials in Stockley Park .
Referee Darren England , who was taking charge of his first top flight game , waved away protests after a heavy tackle on Jonny Otto in the Saints box .
After review , VAR awarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking after the game , Hasenhuttl felt the referee had made no mistake and the technology should n't have intervened .
The hosts ' frustration then only grew stronger after Adama Traore set up Jimenez 's winner only for replays to show the Spaniard appear to handle in the build-up .
Alas , the goal was given and Wolves earned their first win since they came from two down against Manchester City in December .
Saints fans on social media were less than impressed though as they felt their team had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pulsating encounter : @ JHartSFC : VAR has been fair to us this season but today it wasn ’ t .
1 Traore handballed it on the build up to their goal2 It wasn ’ t a penalty , Cedric shoulder barged his opponent off the ball .
Stephens however was stupid with his decision to go to ground .
@ sridout92 : Why was Wolves 3rd not ruled out ?
Clear handball , looked at , yet not given .
VAR so inconsistent it ’ s untrue @ James_Dack : Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build up to the goal , VAR really wasn ’ t on our side today @ HappyHoppy66 : VAR was their 12th man today .
Should see us fall down the VAR league table after today !
@ And_McDougall : I don ’ t fully blame the players on that second half .
Poor poor decisions from officials did .
Hand ball for wolves first goal .
Offside for 3rd .
Terrible from ref and VAR @ MylesBarker : I just do n't get VAR it 's clearly hit his arm and yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Well ... .VAR was n't used correctly then .
Ref said no..man from 100 miles away says yes ... surely ref has to view video evidence @ AdamAzor : Their third goal was a clear handball in the build up .
Unsure how VAR gives that .

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Southampton fans have been left licking their wounds after a scintillating second half display earned Wolves a memorable win at St Mary's.
First half strikes from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long had the home side cruising, as they looked to continue their mightily impressive start to the new year.
However, goals from Pedro Neto and a brace from Raul Jimenez turned the game in the second 45 to condemn Ralph Hasenhuttl's side to their first defeat of 2020.
(Image: Getty Images)
The game wasn't without it's fair share of controversy and as has become the custom in this season's Premier League, VAR took centre stage.
There were long reviews for Neto's opener who was finally allowed to celebrate after careful observation to see if he had handled in the build-up.
Jimenez's first and Wolves' second came from the penalty spot, but only after an intervention from officials in Stockley Park. Referee Darren England, who was taking charge of his first top flight game, waved away protests after a heavy tackle on Jonny Otto in the Saints box.
After review, VAR awarded the penalty and the Mexican duly despatched. Speaking after the game, Hasenhuttl felt the referee had made no mistake and the technology shouldn't have intervened.
The hosts' frustration then only grew stronger after Adama Traore set up Jimenez's winner only for replays to show the Spaniard appear to handle in the build-up.
Alas, the goal was given and Wolves earned their first win since they came from two down against Manchester City in December.
Saints fans on social media were less than impressed though as they felt their team had been hard done by officials in what was a pulsating encounter:
@JHartSFC: VAR has been fair to us this season but today it wasn’t. 1 Traore handballed it on the build up to their goal2 It wasn’t a penalty, Cedric shoulder barged his opponent off the ball. Stephens however was stupid with his decision to go to ground.
@sridout92: Why was Wolves 3rd not ruled out? Clear handball, looked at, yet not given . VAR so inconsistent it’s untrue
@James_Dack: Not a pen and a handball in the build up to the goal, VAR really wasn’t on our side today
@HappyHoppy66: VAR was their 12th man today. Should see us fall down the VAR league table after today!
(Image: Getty Images)
@And_McDougall: I don’t fully blame the players on that second half. Poor poor decisions from officials did. Hand ball for wolves first goal. Offside for 3rd. Terrible from ref and VAR
@MylesBarker: I just don't get VAR it's clearly hit his arm and yet it's allowed to stand
@SainDan83: Well....VAR wasn't used correctly then. Ref said no..man from 100 miles away says yes...surely ref has to view video evidence
@AdamAzor: Their third goal was a clear handball in the build up. Unsure how VAR gives that.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Neil Harris has claimed a Birmingham City player did this in Cardiff City draw

And the ex-Millwall manager also claimed Gary Gardner should have been sent off for a robust second half tackle on Gavin Whyte .
In the end Cardiff could manage no more than a 1-1 draw at St Andrew ’ s , having battled back from a goal down to dictate the second period .
And he insists referee Andy Davies should have awarded his team a 56th minute penalty after Marc Roberts tangled with Lee Tomlin .
“ At the time I thought it was a penalty and 3,000 fans behind the goal saw it as a penalty .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit biased but when you ’ ve got their player saying ‘ We got away with that one , the ref ’ s had a disaster there ’ , you know it ’ s a penalty – everybody can ’ t be wrong .
“ I need to see it from another angle but I spoke to the referee straight after the game and he said he thought Lee ( Tomlin ) left his leg in there , so contact was our player ’ s fault .
“ So it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs out of the way – if there ’ s contact , it ’ s a foul .
“ He was honest to say if he got it wrong , he got it wrong .
He said it ’ s subjective , but I said what ’ s not subjective is the tackle on Gavin Whyte .
“ If Sean Morrison is getting sent off at Leeds , then that ( tackle by Gary Gardner ) has to be a red card .
“ Jazz Richards was booked for a late tackle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not about ( wanting ) players to be sent off , or asking the ref to send players off , it ’ s about numerical advantage and trying to win games of football.
” '' Tomlin is a very smart player and he will use all of his resources to try to benefit himself in every situation , '' Clotet said .
`` He complained for the penalty when he had no other options in that play and I think it would have been a little bit soft .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ give it . ''

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Cardiff boss Neil Harris claims a Birmingham City player admitted the Bluebirds deserved a second half penalty.
And the ex-Millwall manager also claimed Gary Gardner should have been sent off for a robust second half tackle on Gavin Whyte.
In the end Cardiff could manage no more than a 1-1 draw at St Andrew’s, having battled back from a goal down to dictate the second period.
And he insists referee Andy Davies should have awarded his team a 56th minute penalty after Marc Roberts tangled with Lee Tomlin.
“At the time I thought it was a penalty and 3,000 fans behind the goal saw it as a penalty.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“They might say they’re a little bit biased but when you’ve got their player saying ‘We got away with that one, the ref’s had a disaster there’, you know it’s a penalty – everybody can’t be wrong.
“I need to see it from another angle but I spoke to the referee straight after the game and he said he thought Lee (Tomlin) left his leg in there, so contact was our player’s fault.
“So it’s not up to Lee to get his legs out of the way – if there’s contact, it’s a foul.
“He was honest to say if he got it wrong, he got it wrong. He said it’s subjective, but I said what’s not subjective is the tackle on Gavin Whyte.
“If Sean Morrison is getting sent off at Leeds, then that (tackle by Gary Gardner) has to be a red card.
“Jazz Richards was booked for a late tackle, then that has to be a red. It’s not about (wanting) players to be sent off, or asking the ref to send players off, it’s about numerical advantage and trying to win games of football.”
Opposite number Pep Clotet denied it was a spot-kick.
"Tomlin is a very smart player and he will use all of his resources to try to benefit himself in every situation," Clotet said.
"He complained for the penalty when he had no other options in that play and I think it would have been a little bit soft. I agree with the referee not to give it."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Aston Villa players involved in scuffle as Ezri Konsa and Neal Maupay share heated exchange

Aston Villa shared a 1-1 draw with Brighton today , but despite being all even on the pitch , the teams were unable to shake on the tie due to a clash between Ezri Konsa and Neal Maupay .
As the final whistle blew and the players met for post-match handshakes , Villa defender Konsa appeared to say something to the Brighton striker as a member of Brighton staff guided him away from confronting Maupay .
Maupay was some distance away from Konsa before he reacted , sharply turning around to point at Konsa .
He squared up with Konsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm .
With a person between them , Konsa and Maupay attempted to clash , until Douglas Luiz seperated the trio , taking the third party 's attention away from Maupay and Konsa , who squared up again in a confrontation that dragged more Brighton staff over .
John Terry then sprinted over to pull Maupay away from Konsa and Luiz before Frederic Guilbert , Kortney Hause and Tyrone Mings became involved .
Maupay was eventually led away in a bearhug by Lewis Dunk , but was still gesticulating towards the Villa players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the spat .
After the match Konsa tweeted `` Good way to bounce back with a good point away .
Now we focus on Tuesday .
Thanks to the travelling fans . ''
and did not mention the clash with Maupay .
Dean Smith did mention the confrontation when speaking to the press after the game , though .
`` They were mates , but I 'm not so sure they are now .
Listen , I like Neal .
I had him at Brentford .
He has got that red mist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was handbags . ''
While it is unclear what was said between the two former Brentford teammates , Maupay appeared to take issue with the competitiveness of Tyrone Mings and Konsa during the game - and picked up a booking for involving himself in a spat with Conor Hourihane and Mings when the former picked up a yellow card for fouling Davy Propper in the final stages of the game .

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Aston Villa shared a 1-1 draw with Brighton today, but despite being all even on the pitch, the teams were unable to shake on the tie due to a clash between Ezri Konsa and Neal Maupay.
As the final whistle blew and the players met for post-match handshakes, Villa defender Konsa appeared to say something to the Brighton striker as a member of Brighton staff guided him away from confronting Maupay.
Maupay was some distance away from Konsa before he reacted, sharply turning around to point at Konsa. He squared up with Konsa and grabbed at the Villa man's arm.
With a person between them, Konsa and Maupay attempted to clash, until Douglas Luiz seperated the trio, taking the third party's attention away from Maupay and Konsa, who squared up again in a confrontation that dragged more Brighton staff over.
John Terry then sprinted over to pull Maupay away from Konsa and Luiz before Frederic Guilbert, Kortney Hause and Tyrone Mings became involved.
Maupay was eventually led away in a bearhug by Lewis Dunk, but was still gesticulating towards the Villa players, who had gathered around the area of the spat.
After the match Konsa tweeted "Good way to bounce back with a good point away. Now we focus on Tuesday. Thanks to the travelling fans." and did not mention the clash with Maupay.
Dean Smith did mention the confrontation when speaking to the press after the game, though.
"They were mates, but I'm not so sure they are now. Listen, I like Neal. I had him at Brentford. He has got that red mist which can descend every now and again. It was handbags."
While it is unclear what was said between the two former Brentford teammates, Maupay appeared to take issue with the competitiveness of Tyrone Mings and Konsa during the game - and picked up a booking for involving himself in a spat with Conor Hourihane and Mings when the former picked up a yellow card for fouling Davy Propper in the final stages of the game.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'We need to' - Pep Clotet offers exciting Birmingham City transfer update

Pep Clotet has confirmed Birmingham City have stepped up their efforts to bring a new striker to St Andrew ’ s .
Speaking after Blues ’ 1-1 draw with Cardiff City the head coach pointed to the number of chances his team created .
That was particularly true in the first half when Blues took the lead through Jude Bellingham and then created a number of other goalscoring positions .
They were unable to convert any and ended up being pegged back by Lee Tomlin ’ s 62nd minute equaliser .
For Clotet that illustrated why his team needs help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that ’ s very important , ” Clotet said .
“ We can not get weaker after the transfer window - that ’ s something we need to keep in mind and I know the club is working hard trying to bring the right player in .
“ At the minute we are of course working on a striker because you can clearly see we create a lot of chances and we need to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club think that can help us is obviously welcome.
” Clotet also felt his team should have put the game out of Cardiff ’ s reach in a very bright opening .
“ Because of the bad run we had at Christmas , it was important today to start with the football we want and to be bright .
“ I think we didn ’ t win the game because we didn ’ t manage to put it to bed in the first 35 minutes .
“ With a 1-0 lead at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be very difficult for us because they are going to go very direct .
“ Our pressing will be ineffective because it is very difficult to press someone as soon as they get the ball they will be launching it .
“ It was very difficult for us to have control in the second half .
I think the first half we should have killed the game .
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Pep Clotet has confirmed Birmingham City have stepped up their efforts to bring a new striker to St Andrew’s.
Speaking after Blues’ 1-1 draw with Cardiff City the head coach pointed to the number of chances his team created.
That was particularly true in the first half when Blues took the lead through Jude Bellingham and then created a number of other goalscoring positions.
They were unable to convert any and ended up being pegged back by Lee Tomlin’s 62nd minute equaliser.
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For Clotet that illustrated why his team needs help at centre forward.
“I think it’s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that’s very important,” Clotet said.
“We cannot get weaker after the transfer window - that’s something we need to keep in mind and I know the club is working hard trying to bring the right player in.
“At the minute we are of course working on a striker because you can clearly see we create a lot of chances and we need to help the team more. Any other player the club think that can help us is obviously welcome.”
Clotet also felt his team should have put the game out of Cardiff’s reach in a very bright opening.
“Because of the bad run we had at Christmas, it was important today to start with the football we want and to be bright.
“I think we didn’t win the game because we didn’t manage to put it to bed in the first 35 minutes.
“With a 1-0 lead at half time we know that Cardiff is going to be very difficult for us because they are going to go very direct.
“Our pressing will be ineffective because it is very difficult to press someone as soon as they get the ball they will be launching it.
“It was very difficult for us to have control in the second half. I think the first half we should have killed the game.”


birminghammail--2020-01-18--‘No chance’ - Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals Wolves fury

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is adamant Wolves shouldn ’ t have been awarded a penalty during their stunning comeback at St Mary ’ s .
Jan Bednarek and Shane Long put Saints in cruise control at half-time before Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez ( 2 ) turned the game around for Wolves in the second 45 .
The first of Jimenez ’ s two strikes came from the penalty spot after Jonny Otto was brought down by Jack Stephens inside the box .
Darren England awarded a corner kick but VAR , which has largely ruled against Wolves this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a chance from 12 yards .
And Hasenhuttl believes the technology was wrong on this occasion as it wasn ’ t a ‘ clear and obvious ’ error by England .
“ I must say congratulations to Wolves , they played a fantastic second half , but the crucial decision for me today was the penalty , ” said Saints ' boss .
“ It changed the game because for me it was absolutely the right decision , what the referee did , to let the game run .
Overruling this moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong .
“ That ’ s the message we got at the start of the season - it must be clearly wrong to get overruled .
It was absolutely not clear for me.
” Asked to elaborate , he added : “ I think Cedric was in front so it was two against one and he ( Jonny ) had no chance of getting the ball .
For me it ’ s absolutely right that the referee said no.
” While Hasenhuttl is obviously aggrieved , he also praised Nuno Espirito Santo ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They showed that they are a very experienced team and they have fantastic players there .
If they have a chance to transition then they do it fantastically .
“ In the end it was a lesson for us in the second half , but how it happened is hard to understand .
”

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Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is adamant Wolves shouldn’t have been awarded a penalty during their stunning comeback at St Mary’s.
Jan Bednarek and Shane Long put Saints in cruise control at half-time before Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez (2) turned the game around for Wolves in the second 45.
The first of Jimenez’s two strikes came from the penalty spot after Jonny Otto was brought down by Jack Stephens inside the box.
Darren England awarded a corner kick but VAR, which has largely ruled against Wolves this season, overruled the referee and presented Jimenez with a chance from 12 yards.
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And Hasenhuttl believes the technology was wrong on this occasion as it wasn’t a ‘clear and obvious’ error by England.
“I must say congratulations to Wolves, they played a fantastic second half, but the crucial decision for me today was the penalty,” said Saints' boss.
“It changed the game because for me it was absolutely the right decision, what the referee did, to let the game run. Overruling this moment is something far away from a clear wrong.
“That’s the message we got at the start of the season - it must be clearly wrong to get overruled. It was absolutely not clear for me.”
Asked to elaborate, he added: “I think Cedric was in front so it was two against one and he (Jonny) had no chance of getting the ball. For me it’s absolutely right that the referee said no.”
While Hasenhuttl is obviously aggrieved, he also praised Nuno Espirito Santo’s side for their second half fightback.
“They showed that they are a very experienced team and they have fantastic players there. If they have a chance to transition then they do it fantastically.
“In the end it was a lesson for us in the second half, but how it happened is hard to understand.”


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to lose titles and royal funds as Buckingham Palace issues bombshell

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to lose titles and royal funds as Buckingham Palace issues bombshell statement

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to no longer use their HRH titles and will repay £2.4 million of taxpayer 's money spent on renovating their Berkshire home the couple have announced , as talks about their future roles concluded .
The Queen said in a statement : `` Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions , I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family . ''
Buckingham Palace said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Meghan they are `` required to step back from royal duties '' and will no longer receive public funds for royal duties , adding : `` This new model will take effect in the Spring of 2020 . ''
The couple will become known as Harry , Duke of Sussex , and Meghan , Duchess of Sussex , from the spring .
Although they will not use their HRH titles , they will still retain them .
Harry , who was born a prince of Wales , remains a prince .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : '' Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions , I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family .
`` I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life .
`` I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family .
`` It is my whole family 's hope that today 's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life . ''
Here is the full statement from Buckingham Palace : '' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives .
`` As agreed in this new arrangement , they understand that they are required to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official military appointments .
`` They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties .
`` With the Queen 's blessing , the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations .
`` While they can no longer formally represent the Queen , the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty .
`` The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family .
`` The Duke and Duchess of Sussex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage , which will remain their UK family home .
`` Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements .
`` There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly funded security .
`` This new model will take effect in the Spring of 2020 . ''

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to no longer use their HRH titles and will repay £2.4 million of taxpayer's money spent on renovating their Berkshire home the couple have announced, as talks about their future roles concluded.
The Queen said in a statement: "Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family."
Buckingham Palace said under the new arrangement agreed with Harry and Meghan they are "required to step back from royal duties" and will no longer receive public funds for royal duties, adding: "This new model will take effect in the Spring of 2020."
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The couple will become known as Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, from the spring.
Although they will not use their HRH titles, they will still retain them.
Harry, who was born a prince of Wales, remains a prince.
Here is the Queen's statement in full:
"Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.
"I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.
"I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
"It is my whole family's hope that today's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."
Here is the full statement from Buckingham Palace:
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
"As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments.
"They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties.
"With the Queen's blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations.
"While they can no longer formally represent the Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty.
"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.
"Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements.
"There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly funded security.
"This new model will take effect in the Spring of 2020."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Rubbing off' - How Dean Smith rated Pepe Reina's Aston Villa debut

Dean Smith lauded `` calmness personified '' Pepe Reina after Aston Villa 's fight back at The Amex .
The decorated Spaniard made his debut at Brighton and pulled off a solid save around the post to deny Neal Maupay with just minutes remaining .
Reina , 37 , has n't played since the beginning of October and arrived on loan from AC Milan this week looking for more game time .
The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper rolled back the years with a few vital stops and neat footwork and , afterwards , Smith was full of praise for his new No.1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest but he 's calmness personified , '' said Smith .
`` You would n't know he was making his debut for a new team .
I know he 's a World Cup winner and experienced goalkeeper but he showed a lot of calmness on the ball , certainly with his feet .
The players know they 've got a calm head behind the ball .
That character and charisma he 's got is exceptional , it 's rubbing off on our back three because they were excellent second half .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He gave a telling contribution . ''
It was Jack Grealish 's 75th-minute equaliser which cancelled out Leandro Trossard 's first-half strike .
Speaking of a well-deserved point , Smith said : `` It was a good point and a well-deserved point .
I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves .
They were the better team in the first half , they passed it very well but did n't trouble Pepe very much .
A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he felt he should have scored . ''
`` We were n't aggressive enough in the first half .
We allowed them to play too much .
Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half .
We made that pressure tell . ''
Afterwards , Smith provided a key striker update regarding Villa 's pursuit of Racing Genk 's Tanzanian goal-scorer Mbwana Samatta .
`` We 're getting very close , '' Smith revealed .
`` The paperwork 's just getting ticked off with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done , we 'll be really pleased .
He 's a good player and , on top of that , he 's a good character as well . ''

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Dean Smith lauded "calmness personified" Pepe Reina after Aston Villa 's fight back at The Amex.
The decorated Spaniard made his debut at Brighton and pulled off a solid save around the post to deny Neal Maupay with just minutes remaining.
Reina, 37, hasn't played since the beginning of October and arrived on loan from AC Milan this week looking for more game time.
The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper rolled back the years with a few vital stops and neat footwork and, afterwards, Smith was full of praise for his new No.1.
"He was untroubled to be honest but he's calmness personified," said Smith.
"You wouldn't know he was making his debut for a new team. I know he's a World Cup winner and experienced goalkeeper but he showed a lot of calmness on the ball, certainly with his feet. The players know they've got a calm head behind the ball. That character and charisma he's got is exceptional, it's rubbing off on our back three because they were excellent second half.
"It was a great save, though. He gave a telling contribution."
It was Jack Grealish's 75th-minute equaliser which cancelled out Leandro Trossard's first-half strike.
Speaking of a well-deserved point, Smith said: "It was a good point and a well-deserved point. I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves. They were the better team in the first half, they passed it very well but didn't trouble Pepe very much. A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on the breakaway after Jack's chance where he felt he should have scored."
"We weren't aggressive enough in the first half. We allowed them to play too much. Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half. We made that pressure tell."
Afterwards, Smith provided a key striker update regarding Villa's pursuit of Racing Genk's Tanzanian goal-scorer Mbwana Samatta.
"We're getting very close," Smith revealed. "The paperwork's just getting ticked off with Samatta and, if we get that done, we'll be really pleased. He's a good player and, on top of that, he's a good character as well."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Hundreds of HS2 protesters attempt to prevent tree felling

Environmental activists are trying to prevent trees being cut down as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project .
Extinction Rebellion said that hundreds of tree protectors were expected at the Colne Valley in west London over the weekend to prevent a tree-felling operation .
The environmental campaign movement said it was working with the Stop HS2 and Save Colne Valley to oppose the proposed operation at the site which is home to thousands of species of plants and wildlife .
It added that scouts had `` witnessed no signs of any tree felling '' , suggesting that the operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` major victory '' for activists .
But HS2 Ltd said that no tree-felling works were scheduled to take place at the Colne Valley over the weekend .
Extinction Rebellion said that following reports HS2 would be felling trees around nearby Ruislip , activists were `` undeterred '' and will `` thwart HS2 's attempts to chop down the trees wherever these may take place '' .
It claimed that HS2 bailiffs have evicted parts of the Harvil Road Wildlife Protection camp without a High Court eviction notice .
But a HS2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land that is legally possessed by HS2 .
`` Protests such as this are costly to the taxpayer and are a threat to the security and safety of the public and our workers .
`` We understand people feel strongly about the project and that they want us to hear their views , which is why we have numerous channels through which they can make their feelings understood . ''
Extinction Rebellion said that around 4,000 trees have already been chopped down at the site and a further 28,000 trees are marked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polluting the drinking water of 3.2 million people to the west of London with its plans to drill through a chalk aquifer on the site , it added .
Sarah Green , of Save Colne Valley , said : `` It 's wonderful to see so many people come to Colne Valley to shine a light on this travesty of justice .
`` HS2 is a horrendous project that will destroy our nature reserves .
`` It 's evicting local businesses , farmers , the local outdoor activity centre , and people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though the project is still under review .
`` Our fresh air , water supply , our whole lives are being disrupted , for no benefit . ''
The latest protest comes after a woman was granted permission by the High Court to bring legal proceedings against HS2 , claiming its `` three tunnels '' design into Euston station will endanger the lives and properties of nearby residents .
Mrs Justice Lang on Thursday gave Hero Granger-Taylor permission to proceed with the Judicial Review claim she has been fighting for since June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing will take place in May .
Earlier this week , the Wildlife Trusts published a new report which claimed HS2 will destroy and divide `` huge swathes '' of `` irreplaceable '' natural habitats , including 108 ancient woodlands .
It urged the Government to `` stop and rethink '' the project - which is estimated to cost £88 billion overall .

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Environmental activists are trying to prevent trees being cut down as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project.
Extinction Rebellion said that hundreds of tree protectors were expected at the Colne Valley in west London over the weekend to prevent a tree-felling operation.
The environmental campaign movement said it was working with the Stop HS2 and Save Colne Valley to oppose the proposed operation at the site which is home to thousands of species of plants and wildlife.
It added that scouts had "witnessed no signs of any tree felling", suggesting that the operation had been cancelled and hailed it as a "major victory" for activists.
But HS2 Ltd said that no tree-felling works were scheduled to take place at the Colne Valley over the weekend.
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Extinction Rebellion said that following reports HS2 would be felling trees around nearby Ruislip, activists were "undeterred" and will "thwart HS2's attempts to chop down the trees wherever these may take place".
It claimed that HS2 bailiffs have evicted parts of the Harvil Road Wildlife Protection camp without a High Court eviction notice.
But a HS2 Ltd spokeswoman said: "This is land that is legally possessed by HS2.
"Protests such as this are costly to the taxpayer and are a threat to the security and safety of the public and our workers.
"We understand people feel strongly about the project and that they want us to hear their views, which is why we have numerous channels through which they can make their feelings understood."
Extinction Rebellion said that around 4,000 trees have already been chopped down at the site and a further 28,000 trees are marked for felling.
HS2 works will also risk polluting the drinking water of 3.2 million people to the west of London with its plans to drill through a chalk aquifer on the site, it added.
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Sarah Green, of Save Colne Valley, said: "It's wonderful to see so many people come to Colne Valley to shine a light on this travesty of justice.
"HS2 is a horrendous project that will destroy our nature reserves.
"It's evicting local businesses, farmers, the local outdoor activity centre, and people are being evicted from their family homes, even though the project is still under review.
"Our fresh air, water supply, our whole lives are being disrupted, for no benefit."
The latest protest comes after a woman was granted permission by the High Court to bring legal proceedings against HS2, claiming its "three tunnels" design into Euston station will endanger the lives and properties of nearby residents.
Mrs Justice Lang on Thursday gave Hero Granger-Taylor permission to proceed with the Judicial Review claim she has been fighting for since June 2019, Stop HS2 said.
The hearing will take place in May.
Earlier this week, the Wildlife Trusts published a new report which claimed HS2 will destroy and divide "huge swathes" of "irreplaceable" natural habitats, including 108 ancient woodlands.
It urged the Government to "stop and rethink" the project - which is estimated to cost £88 billion overall.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Pep Clotet makes Jude Bellingham admission amid Manchester United links

Pep Clotet insists the attention focused on Jude Bellingham is nothing new to him - or Birmingham City .
The teenager scored his fourth goal of the season on Blues ’ 1-1 draw with Cardiff City at the end of a week which has seen him repeatedly linked with Manchester United .
Blues ’ head coach was asked about the 16-year-old and he insisted he has no concerns about him being affected by the transfer talk .
“ Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level , ” Clotet said .
“ I think he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half .
“ We are doing it with youth , giving them that opportunity .
Jude is helping us on this .
Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted .
“ We are aware he is being watched .
From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14 .
“ For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I am used to it .
I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players .
“ I think Jude is very happy with what he ’ s doing , we are very happy with him , he ’ s growing and I see him very focused on us .
“ It ’ s his club , his people he is living a dream that comes from the work that he and a lot of people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He understands that .
“ At the end of the day I do have the feeling that Jude will stay he is very happy here he knows it ’ s one of the right steps for his progression .
He has played more than 20 games for us and that has a value .
”

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Pep Clotet insists the attention focused on Jude Bellingham is nothing new to him - or Birmingham City.
The teenager scored his fourth goal of the season on Blues’ 1-1 draw with Cardiff City at the end of a week which has seen him repeatedly linked with Manchester United.
Blues’ head coach was asked about the 16-year-old and he insisted he has no concerns about him being affected by the transfer talk.
“Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level,” Clotet said.
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“I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half.
“We are doing it with youth, giving them that opportunity. Jude is helping us on this. Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted.
“We are aware he is being watched. From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14.
“For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here. He is used to it and I am used to it. I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players.
“I think Jude is very happy with what he’s doing, we are very happy with him, he’s growing and I see him very focused on us.
“It’s his club, his people he is living a dream that comes from the work that he and a lot of people in the academy put together to reach this level. He understands that.
“At the end of the day I do have the feeling that Jude will stay he is very happy here he knows it’s one of the right steps for his progression. He has played more than 20 games for us and that has a value.”