birminghammail--2020-07-08--What Dean Smith told shot-shy Aston Villa strikers in meeting

Dean Smith has revealed he called an emergency meeting with his goal-shy strikeforce , telling them : `` I get judged by results , you get judged by goals . ''
Aston Villa have averaged a goal every 225 minutes during Project Restart after managing just two goals in five matches .
Centre-back Kortney Hause and fringe wide man Ahmed Elmohamady have so far notched for struggling Villa with a forward player not scoring in the Premier League since Mbwana Ally Samatta at Bournemouth eight games ago .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ click here Young rookie Keinan Davis spurned a couple of golden chances against Sheffield United as he goes in search for his first goal since scoring at Crewe in the Carabao Cup way back in August .
Following Borja Baston 's abrupt exit , Smith has just Davis , Samatta and American teenager Indiana Vassilev to call upon up front - a trio who have just one league strike between them .
Smith called the three of them in for a frank discussion at Bodymoor Heath this week ahead of Villa 's five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday .
`` I 've just been talking to our front three , '' he said .
`` They want to get involved with our build-up play at times , but I want them to go and get inside our six-yard box .
As I get judged by results , they get judged by goals .
`` Our goals return has n't been great for the five games but we have actually created chances .
We 've put some really good crosses into the box at Newcastle , Sheffield United and Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them chances so it 's something been working on this week . ''
Smith was asked whether Davis and Samatta look stripped of confidence of late , and said : `` For ( Keinan ) and Ally at the moment , a goal off their backsides would do them the world of good .
It will give everyone a boost .
`` Listen , Alisson made an unbelievable save from Jack in the last minute and a goal would have just given everyone a lift if Jack would have taken that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking them .
However way they come , we do n't mind .
As I 've said , the biggest threat now is we look a bigger threat at set pieces .
Tyrone had a good chance from a header ( vs Liverpool ) .
We 've got to keep making sure we 're getting them chances . ''

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Dean Smith has revealed he called an emergency meeting with his goal-shy strikeforce, telling them: "I get judged by results, you get judged by goals."
Aston Villa have averaged a goal every 225 minutes during Project Restart after managing just two goals in five matches.
Centre-back Kortney Hause and fringe wide man Ahmed Elmohamady have so far notched for struggling Villa with a forward player not scoring in the Premier League since Mbwana Ally Samatta at Bournemouth eight games ago.
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Young rookie Keinan Davis spurned a couple of golden chances against Sheffield United as he goes in search for his first goal since scoring at Crewe in the Carabao Cup way back in August.
Following Borja Baston's abrupt exit, Smith has just Davis, Samatta and American teenager Indiana Vassilev to call upon up front - a trio who have just one league strike between them.
Smith called the three of them in for a frank discussion at Bodymoor Heath this week ahead of Villa's five game run-in which starts against Manchester United on Thursday.
(Image: Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
"I've just been talking to our front three," he said. "They want to get involved with our build-up play at times, but I want them to go and get inside our six-yard box. As I get judged by results, they get judged by goals.
"Our goals return hasn't been great for the five games but we have actually created chances. We've put some really good crosses into the box at Newcastle, Sheffield United and Liverpool but we weren't able to execute them chances so it's something been working on this week."
Smith was asked whether Davis and Samatta look stripped of confidence of late, and said: "For (Keinan) and Ally at the moment, a goal off their backsides would do them the world of good. It will give everyone a boost.
"Listen, Alisson made an unbelievable save from Jack in the last minute and a goal would have just given everyone a lift if Jack would have taken that.
"We've been creating chances but not taking them. However way they come, we don't mind. As I've said, the biggest threat now is we look a bigger threat at set pieces. Tyrone had a good chance from a header (vs Liverpool). We've got to keep making sure we're getting them chances."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Nicola Thorp and Andrew Castle clash in tense This Morning interview

This is the moment Nicola Thorp confronts Andrew Castle in an awkward clash on This Morning today .
Coronation Street star Nicola was on the show opposite the former tennis pro on the ITV1 daytime programme via video link on Wednesday .
July 8 saw the Corrie actress awkwardly clash with Andrew during an interview from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby .
Silver haired Schofe and Holly , 39 , addressed the ongoing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard court case during the tense exchange .
Nicola began by saying : `` This is one that has been going on for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very disturbing because there have been accusations made on both sides and I just worry for a number of victims of domestic violence I 've worked with in the past , I know that when these stories appear in the press they can be very empowering because you feel like you can come forward and talk about your story .
`` But it also can also be very triggering , so yeah .
My thoughts go out to any other sufferers or victims of domestic violence at this time .
`` And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any victim off coming forward . ''
Andrew was asked what he thought of it and he replied : `` I think you have to be very careful about making any assumptions .
I think Nicola has assumed quite a lot and I understand the reasons and the motivations behind it but I think it is right to mention- '' She responded : `` What have I assumed there ?
I 'm just interested to know what assumptions I 've jumped to . ''
`` No , no , I was just interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Andrew replied awkwardly .
`` The assumption that there 's a guilt - we ca n't say that yet . ''
`` I said that there have been accusations on both sides , '' Nicola said .
`` I 'm not just talking about the libel case itself but there have been accusations on both sides of violence and manipulation . ''

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This is the moment Nicola Thorp confronts Andrew Castle in an awkward clash on This Morning today.
Coronation Street star Nicola was on the show opposite the former tennis pro on the ITV1 daytime programme via video link on Wednesday.
July 8 saw the Corrie actress awkwardly clash with Andrew during an interview from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Silver haired Schofe and Holly, 39, addressed the ongoing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard court case during the tense exchange.
Nicola began by saying: "This is one that has been going on for years now. I think it's very disturbing because there have been accusations made on both sides and I just worry for a number of victims of domestic violence I've worked with in the past, I know that when these stories appear in the press they can be very empowering because you feel like you can come forward and talk about your story.
"But it also can also be very triggering, so yeah. My thoughts go out to any other sufferers or victims of domestic violence at this time.
"And I just hope that it doesn't put any victim off coming forward."
Andrew was asked what he thought of it and he replied: "I think you have to be very careful about making any assumptions. I think Nicola has assumed quite a lot and I understand the reasons and the motivations behind it but I think it is right to mention-"
She responded: "What have I assumed there? I'm just interested to know what assumptions I've jumped to."
"No, no, I was just interested with the first thing you said," Andrew replied awkwardly. "The assumption that there's a guilt - we can't say that yet."
"I said that there have been accusations on both sides," Nicola said. "I'm not just talking about the libel case itself but there have been accusations on both sides of violence and manipulation."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Man fights for his life after he's found with serious head injuries

A man is fighting for his life after he was found in a Tipton towpath with serious head injuries .
The man , who is in his early 50s , was found by a passer-by on Fred Perry Walk .
He was taken to hospital and was in a critical condition .
Police officers sealed off the area and launched an investigation to establish how the man was hurt .
Anyone with any information was urged to get in touch with the police .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are investigating after a man was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours of this morning in Fred Perry Walk , Great Bridge .
`` The man , believed to be in his early 50s , was found by a passer-by and has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition .
`` We have cordoned off the area and are trying to establish how he came about his injuries . ''
Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We got a call to Fred Perry Walk to a medical emergency .
We sent one ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car to the scene .
On arrival we discovered one patient , a man , he was treated for serious injuries .
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition . ''

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A man is fighting for his life after he was found in a Tipton towpath with serious head injuries.
The man, who is in his early 50s, was found by a passer-by on Fred Perry Walk. He was taken to hospital and was in a critical condition.
Police officers sealed off the area and launched an investigation to establish how the man was hurt.
Anyone with any information was urged to get in touch with the police.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a man was found with serious head injuries in the early hours of this morning in Fred Perry Walk, Great Bridge.
"The man, believed to be in his early 50s, was found by a passer-by and has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
"We have cordoned off the area and are trying to establish how he came about his injuries."
Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We got a call to Fred Perry Walk to a medical emergency. We sent one ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car to the scene.
On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, he was treated for serious injuries. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Lichfield's Proms in Beacon Park 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus

Lichfield 's Proms in Beacon Park 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus .
Lichfield District Council has confirmed the popular annual event , which was set to take place on Saturday , September 5 , will not go ahead this year .
Since the coronavirus pandemic started , officers and councillors have been looking at possible ways to deliver the event however , with September fast approaching and given the covid-related government guidance , they say that it has become clear that going ahead with Lichfield Proms would be neither viable nor responsible .
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor concert for the whole family .
It takes place each year on the first Saturday in September , and is an opportunity to enjoy a late summer evening of picnics , live classical music and fireworks .
Since the first concert in 1998 , it has grown from strength to strength , attracting up to 10,000 visitors from across the region .
A brass band plays a programme of popular music to warm up the crowd as they find their spots from 6pm .
This leads up to the main concert at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and classically trained singers performing a varied musical programme .
The evening culminates with a rousing sing-song and a firework finale .
Councillor Richard Cox , cabinet member for leisure , parks and waste at Lichfield District Council , said : “ It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel this year ’ s event .
“ We have been reviewing the practicalities of hosting Lichfield Proms since the start of the covid lockdown .
As we get closer to the date , the case for not going ahead this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time a large-scale audience event of this nature could pose a risk to public safety and government guidance is clear on this .
“ We are looking at a range of alternative options , including a different type of event , potentially later in the year .
“ I am very sorry to have to make this announcement and I know residents and visitors will be disappointed as Lichfield Proms is a big highlight of the summer .
However , our prime responsibility is to support public safety .
“ I hope we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of some kind later in the year and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Lichfield Proms in 2021 .
”

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Lichfield's Proms in Beacon Park 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Lichfield District Council has confirmed the popular annual event, which was set to take place on Saturday, September 5, will not go ahead this year.
Since the coronavirus pandemic started, officers and councillors have been looking at possible ways to deliver the event however, with September fast approaching and given the covid-related government guidance, they say that it has become clear that going ahead with Lichfield Proms would be neither viable nor responsible.
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park is Lichfield District Council's free annual outdoor concert for the whole family. It takes place each year on the first Saturday in September, and is an opportunity to enjoy a late summer evening of picnics, live classical music and fireworks.
Since the first concert in 1998, it has grown from strength to strength, attracting up to 10,000 visitors from across the region.
A brass band plays a programme of popular music to warm up the crowd as they find their spots from 6pm.
This leads up to the main concert at 7.30pm, which features a symphony orchestra and classically trained singers performing a varied musical programme.
The evening culminates with a rousing sing-song and a firework finale.
Councillor Richard Cox, cabinet member for leisure, parks and waste at Lichfield District Council, said: “It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel this year’s event.
“We have been reviewing the practicalities of hosting Lichfield Proms since the start of the covid lockdown. As we get closer to the date, the case for not going ahead this year is clear.
“At this time a large-scale audience event of this nature could pose a risk to public safety and government guidance is clear on this.
“We are looking at a range of alternative options, including a different type of event, potentially later in the year.
“I am very sorry to have to make this announcement and I know residents and visitors will be disappointed as Lichfield Proms is a big highlight of the summer. However, our prime responsibility is to support public safety.
“I hope we will be able to deliver an event of some kind later in the year and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Lichfield Proms in 2021.”


birminghammail--2020-07-08--This is when new restaurant Dishoom is opening - offering half price food

Thanks to Covid , the much anticipated Dishoom was the grand opening that never was .
Due to open back on April 1 , the acclaimed Indian cafe chain , had only just opened for soft launch diners when it was forced to close at the start of lockdown .
Now it will be hoping for second time lucky when it finally opens on Thursday , August 6 .
Ahead of the official launch date , there will be a soft launch period where can get 50 % off the food bill .
The half price deal is available from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 5 .
The Dishoom chain which in London , Edinburgh and Manchester , 'pays homage to Irani cafe culture in Bombay ' .
It was founded in Covent Garden in 2010 by Shamil and Kavi Thakrar and credited with spearheading the casual Indian street food trend .
The new restaurant in One Chamberlain Square includes a 'Permit Room ' bar and an outdoor terrace - which sounds like the perfect place for a bit of social distancing .
But what about the food and drink ?
The restaurant all day menu is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
Dishes include their renowned bacon naan for breakfast , Vada Pav - the ultimate Indian burger , chicken biryani as well as grilled meat and fish dishes served up with Dishoom 's famous Gunpowder potatoes - made with deggi mirch chilli powder .
There is also a Birmingham Special dish - Mutton Chaap Korma exclusive to diners in Brum .
Drinks wise there are teetotal tipples , chai , coolers and a selection of cocktails including East India Gimlet and a Viceroy 's Old Fashioned .
Dishoom Birmingham is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre - which has resumed building work .
As part of the development London Vinoteca wine bar and restaurant will open at Two Chamberlain Square , opposite Dishoom later this year .
No official opening date has yet been given .
Other restaurants which were forced to put their opening on hold due to lockdown include Pulperia steak restaurant from Aktar Islam .
The Brindleyplace eatery opened Saturday , July 4 .
A Dishoom spokeswoman said : `` During the soft launch ( a most critical stage of preparation and training ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off food .
We sincerely look forward welcoming guests to our new home . ''
Online bookings can be made now for groups of six or more .
Reservation can be made online .
There will also be space kept for walk-ins at all times of the day .
Bookings will not be taken for the outdoor terrace , but will be offered on arrival on a first-come , first- served basis .

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Thanks to Covid, the much anticipated Dishoom was the grand opening that never was.
Due to open back on April 1, the acclaimed Indian cafe chain, had only just opened for soft launch diners when it was forced to close at the start of lockdown.
Now it will be hoping for second time lucky when it finally opens on Thursday, August 6.
Ahead of the official launch date, there will be a soft launch period where can get 50% off the food bill.
The half price deal is available from Saturday, July 18 to Wednesday, August 5.
The Dishoom chain which in London, Edinburgh and Manchester, 'pays homage to Irani cafe culture in Bombay'.
It was founded in Covent Garden in 2010 by Shamil and Kavi Thakrar and credited with spearheading the casual Indian street food trend.
The new restaurant in One Chamberlain Square includes a 'Permit Room' bar and an outdoor terrace - which sounds like the perfect place for a bit of social distancing.
But what about the food and drink?
The restaurant all day menu is described as 'Bombay comfort food and drink'. Dishes include their renowned bacon naan for breakfast, Vada Pav - the ultimate Indian burger, chicken biryani as well as grilled meat and fish dishes served up with Dishoom's famous Gunpowder potatoes - made with deggi mirch chilli powder.
(Image: Sanjeeta Bains)
There is also a Birmingham Special dish - Mutton Chaap Korma exclusive to diners in Brum.
Drinks wise there are teetotal tipples, chai, coolers and a selection of cocktails including East India Gimlet and a Viceroy's Old Fashioned.
Dishoom Birmingham is part of the ongoing £700 million Paradise development in the city centre - which has resumed building work.
As part of the development London Vinoteca wine bar and restaurant will open at Two Chamberlain Square, opposite Dishoom later this year. No official opening date has yet been given.
Other restaurants which were forced to put their opening on hold due to lockdown include Pulperia steak restaurant from Aktar Islam. The Brindleyplace eatery opened Saturday, July 4.
A Dishoom spokeswoman said: "During the soft launch (a most critical stage of preparation and training) we will be offering guests 50% off food. We sincerely look forward welcoming guests to our new home."
Online bookings can be made now for any group size up to six. Reservations can be made online.
There will also be space kept for walk-ins at all times of the day. Bookings will not be taken for the outdoor terrace, but will be offered on arrival on a first-come, first- served basis.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Liam Payne joins BBC Bitesize to explain his song lyrics

Liam Payne is helping the BBC 's education efforts - by sharing the meaning behind his song lyrics .
The former One Direction star , 26 , will appear on BBC Bitesize Daily Secondary .
Payne , who shares three-year-old son Bear with ex-partner Cheryl , said : `` As a dad I know how tough it is keeping kids engaged while at home .
`` Anything I can do to help other parents with their kids ' learning feels important , now more than ever .
`` I 'm looking forward to everyone hearing the reading and hope those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Payne will share the inspiration behind Midnight , his recent single with Alesso , and read an extract from the lyrics .
Tasks for students will be set following a studio discussion .
Mabel , Lauv , Becky Hill , GRACEY , Sea Girls and Pixie Lott are also taking part in The Big Song this week , discussing their lyrics .
Payne will appear on BBC Bitesize Daily Secondary ( 13-14 years ) on Thursday and Friday - on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button as part of BBC Bitesize 's @ @ @

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Liam Payne is helping the BBC's education efforts - by sharing the meaning behind his song lyrics.
The former One Direction star, 26, will appear on BBC Bitesize Daily Secondary.
Payne, who shares three-year-old son Bear with ex-partner Cheryl, said: "As a dad I know how tough it is keeping kids engaged while at home.
"Anything I can do to help other parents with their kids' learning feels important, now more than ever.
"I'm looking forward to everyone hearing the reading and hope those learning at home will enjoy it."
Payne will share the inspiration behind Midnight, his recent single with Alesso, and read an extract from the lyrics.
Tasks for students will be set following a studio discussion.
Mabel, Lauv, Becky Hill, GRACEY, Sea Girls and Pixie Lott are also taking part in The Big Song this week, discussing their lyrics.
Payne will appear on BBC Bitesize Daily Secondary (13-14 years) on Thursday and Friday - on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button as part of BBC Bitesize's Creativity Week.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Patients at St Giles Hospice can stay in touch with family thanks to donation

Patients at St Giles Hospice in Lichfield will find it easier to keep in contact with relatives and friends thanks to the generosity of Staffordshire freemasons .
Local freemason Stuart Wilton realised that patients might find it more difficult to stay in touch with loved ones due to self-isolation and social distancing measures introduced during the COVID-19 crisis and decided that he wanted to buy four computer tablets for the hospice so that patients could enjoy virtual meetings from their rooms .
The idea was taken forward by the Staffordshire Freemasons Almoner , Tony Coates , who also works for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Terrafix immediately agreed to supply the four tablets , free of charge The Head of Staffordshire freemasons , John Lockley , presented the tablets to nurses Sharon and Jenny at the hospice on Tuesday , June 30 .
Joanne Barlow , Regional Fundraiser for St Giles Hospice , said : `` We 're very grateful to Stuart Wilton and Staffordshire Freemasons for arranging for these tablets to be delivered and to Terrafix for their generosity in supplying them .
They will really help our patients to keep in touch with family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 've never needed our community more than we need them today and the support of local organisations and businesses is so important in helping us to continue our vital work.
” John Lockley said : `` I 'm very pleased we 've been able to help St Giles Hospice , who are doing hugely important work treating and supporting seriously ill patients .
It 's clear the pandemic has made it more difficult for patients to receive visitors and these tablets will make a big difference in helping people to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which supports patients and their families who are living with a terminal or incurable illness , has launched 'Katie 's Appeal ' , a special appeal for donations to help keep its vital specialist care services running during the coronavirus crisis .
As only around a third of its funding comes from Government , the hospice relies upon donations and fundraising to finance the £10m it needs each year for its care services .
Katie 's Appeal aims to raise public awareness of the major challenges that St Giles is facing over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular fundraising activities and increased demand for its services .
People can donate to Katie 's Appeal by making a one-off or regular monthly donation online at www.stgileshospice.com/katiesappeal or by calling 01543 432538 , or by sending a cheque made payable to 'St Giles Hospice ' to Katie ’ s Appeal , St Giles Hospice , Fisherwick Road , Whittington , Lichfield WS14 9LH .

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Patients at St Giles Hospice in Lichfield will find it easier to keep in contact with relatives and friends thanks to the generosity of Staffordshire freemasons.
Local freemason Stuart Wilton realised that patients might find it more difficult to stay in touch with loved ones due to self-isolation and social distancing measures introduced during the COVID-19 crisis and decided that he wanted to buy four computer tablets for the hospice so that patients could enjoy virtual meetings from their rooms.
The idea was taken forward by the Staffordshire Freemasons Almoner, Tony Coates, who also works for IT company Terrafix, based in Stoke-on-Trent. Terrafix immediately agreed to supply the four tablets, free of charge
The Head of Staffordshire freemasons, John Lockley, presented the tablets to nurses Sharon and Jenny at the hospice on Tuesday, June 30.
Joanne Barlow, Regional Fundraiser for St Giles Hospice, said: "We're very grateful to Stuart Wilton and Staffordshire Freemasons for arranging for these tablets to be delivered and to Terrafix for their generosity in supplying them. They will really help our patients to keep in touch with family and friends during these extremely uncertain times.
"We've never needed our community more than we need them today and the support of local organisations and businesses is so important in helping us to continue our vital work.”
John Lockley said: "I'm very pleased we've been able to help St Giles Hospice, who are doing hugely important work treating and supporting seriously ill patients. It's clear the pandemic has made it more difficult for patients to receive visitors and these tablets will make a big difference in helping people to stay in touch."
St Giles Hospice, which supports patients and their families who are living with a terminal or incurable illness, has launched 'Katie's Appeal', a special appeal for donations to help keep its vital specialist care services running during the coronavirus crisis.
As only around a third of its funding comes from Government, the hospice relies upon donations and fundraising to finance the £10m it needs each year for its care services. Katie's Appeal aims to raise public awareness of the major challenges that St Giles is facing over coming months due to the disruption to regular fundraising activities and increased demand for its services.
People can donate to Katie's Appeal by making a one-off or regular monthly donation online at www.stgileshospice.com/katiesappeal or by calling 01543 432538, or by sending a cheque made payable to 'St Giles Hospice' to Katie’s Appeal, St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9LH.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Gemma Collins 'watched baby die' after giving birth at four months pregnant

Gemma Collins has spoken out over giving birth at four months only to see her baby die in front of her .
The GC spoke out over her grief on a new podcast , revealing she fell pregnant in 2012 during a five-year relationship with a banker .
Gemma revealed : `` I ’ ve had some shocking things happen to me , I ’ m not sure I ’ ve spoken about this before .
`` But I actually gave birth to a child , sadly , and basically the child was four months old , basically I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed and it died in front of me .
`` I had to go to the hospital and my mum was there .
I can remember my mum being really upset , I was in shock , I was upset .
`` That was really a shocking moment for me .
But this is what I ’ m saying , I can talk about it now .
`` Things sometimes are not meant to be . ''
She continued : `` I ’ ll never forget it .
It was a very traumatising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was pregnant and literally I remember waking up with severe pains .
`` My mum said to me , ‘ Gemma you need to go to the toilet , ’ and I was like , 'Honey , this is not… ' I mean obviously I couldn ’ t describe .
`` Look I try and find the bit of entertainment in this bad situation because I think that ’ s probably a coping mechanism of mine , I try to laugh or see a brighter side in things even though it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember just being in utter shock .
I ’ ve been through a lot so I feel in life , nothing shocks me .
`` So anything you could tell me now wouldn ’ t shock me because I ’ ve been through a lot and dealt with a lot but I ’ m grateful for those experiences because I can sit here today and relay them to other people . ''

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Gemma Collins has spoken out over giving birth at four months only to see her baby die in front of her.
The GC spoke out over her grief on a new podcast, revealing she fell pregnant in 2012 during a five-year relationship with a banker.
Gemma revealed: "I’ve had some shocking things happen to me, I’m not sure I’ve spoken about this before.
"But I actually gave birth to a child, sadly, and basically the child was four months old, basically I had a miscarriage but obviously the baby was formed and it died in front of me.
"I had to go to the hospital and my mum was there. I can remember my mum being really upset, I was in shock, I was upset.
"That was really a shocking moment for me. But this is what I’m saying, I can talk about it now.
"Things sometimes are not meant to be."
She continued: "I’ll never forget it. It was a very traumatising experience because I didn’t know I was pregnant and literally I remember waking up with severe pains.
"My mum said to me, ‘Gemma you need to go to the toilet,’ and I was like, 'Honey, this is not…' I mean obviously I couldn’t describe.
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"Look I try and find the bit of entertainment in this bad situation because I think that’s probably a coping mechanism of mine, I try to laugh or see a brighter side in things even though it was really traumatic.
"But I can remember just being in utter shock. I’ve been through a lot so I feel in life, nothing shocks me.
"So anything you could tell me now wouldn’t shock me because I’ve been through a lot and dealt with a lot but I’m grateful for those experiences because I can sit here today and relay them to other people."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer breaks his silence on Tyrone Mings rumour

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken out about reports linking his side to three centre-backs , including an Aston Villa star .
Earlier reports suggested that the United boss had prioritised the signing of a left-sided centre-back to pair with Harry Maguire , with Tyrone Mings of Villa taking up one space on the shortlist .
According to ESPN , Bournemouth 's Nathan Ake and AC Milan 's Alessio Romagnoli were also on the list .
The United boss was blunt in his chosen reply when asked about transfer dealings for a centre-back .
Sign up for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box at the top of the page or click here “ I ’ ve got seven centre-backs , I don ’ t know where that ’ s come from .
We ’ re fine , '' said Solskjaer when questioned over a centre-half signing .
However , insight from MEN Manchester United correspondant Rich Fay suggests that there 's more than meets the eye when it comes to Solskjaer 's words.. '' Solskjaer plays down Nathan Ake chat by reiterating he 's already got seven centre-backs , '' said Fay on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them are not good enough for United and they 're already having to rely on Teden Mengi to make up the numbers in first-team . ''

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken out about reports linking his side to three centre-backs, including an Aston Villa star.
Earlier reports suggested that the United boss had prioritised the signing of a left-sided centre-back to pair with Harry Maguire, with Tyrone Mings of Villa taking up one space on the shortlist.
According to ESPN, Bournemouth's Nathan Ake and AC Milan's Alessio Romagnoli were also on the list.
The United boss was blunt in his chosen reply when asked about transfer dealings for a centre-back.
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“I’ve got seven centre-backs, I don’t know where that’s come from. We’re fine," said Solskjaer when questioned over a centre-half signing.
However, insight from MEN Manchester United correspondant Rich Fay suggests that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Solskjaer's words..
"Solskjaer plays down Nathan Ake chat by reiterating he's already got seven centre-backs," said Fay on Twitter.
"The issue is at least two of them are not good enough for United and they're already having to rely on Teden Mengi to make up the numbers in first-team."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Matthew Wright's mullet has every This Morning viewer saying the same thing

This Morning viewers have flocked to have their say after spotting Matthew Wright sporting a questionable haircut .
The Wright Stuff presenter 's hairstyle had viewers tuning into the ITV1 daytime TV programme today all saying the same thing .
Matthew was on This Morning in the ITV1 studio from 10am today , appearing opposite Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby .
It marked Matthew 's first appearance on the show in person , rather than via video link , for nearly four months .
But as silver-haired Schofe and Holly , 39 , interviewed him , his hair had everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were left demanding he visit a hairdresser urgently , after barber shops re-opened this Saturday following the lockdown .
`` Why does Matthew Wrights hair look so neat at the front but what is going on in the back ?
# ThisMorning '' one asked .
`` Did anyone inform Matthew Wright that the hairdressers is back open # ThisMorning , '' a second chipped in with .
`` # ThisMorning can someone mask up sneak behind Matthew Wright & sort his bloody hair , '' another suggested .
One joked : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open now .
There is no excuse # ThisMorning . ''
`` I ca n't stop looking at it .
Have n't heard a thing he 's said , '' a fan responded .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

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This Morning viewers have flocked to have their say after spotting Matthew Wright sporting a questionable haircut.
The Wright Stuff presenter's hairstyle had viewers tuning into the ITV1 daytime TV programme today all saying the same thing.
Matthew was on This Morning in the ITV1 studio from 10am today, appearing opposite Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
It marked Matthew's first appearance on the show in person, rather than via video link, for nearly four months.
But as silver-haired Schofe and Holly, 39, interviewed him, his hair had everybody talking on social media.
And many were left demanding he visit a hairdresser urgently, after barber shops re-opened this Saturday following the lockdown.
"Why does Matthew Wrights hair look so neat at the front but what is going on in the back? #ThisMorning" one asked.
"Did anyone inform Matthew Wright that the hairdressers is back open #ThisMorning," a second chipped in with.
"#ThisMorning can someone mask up sneak behind Matthew Wright & sort his bloody hair," another suggested.
One joked: "Come on Matthew, the barbers are open now. There is no excuse #ThisMorning."
"I can't stop looking at it. Haven't heard a thing he's said," a fan responded.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Couple transform rundown £800 Gumtree caravan inside a week

A savvy couple who bought a caravan on Gumtree for just £800 gave it this amazing makeover - in just a week .
Ellie Sharkey , 22 , and Charlotte Tasker , 24 , decided to buy the caravan on a whim after their holiday to Canada was cancelled due to coronavirus .
The couple found an Ace Jubilee Diplomat on Gumtree for just £800 - and it came complete with a canoe , collapsible bike and cute awning .
They snapped it up and set about totally transforming it with pink chalk paint , Dalmatian spots , sparkly silver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It only took nurse Ellie and army medic Charlotte a week to do - and only cost then £500 .
Now the pair are preparing to take their new home on a two week trip on the North Coast 500 , a scenic road-trip in the far north of Scotland .
They posted photos of their renovations online , where they were inundated with praise and questions .
Ellie , from Arbroath , Scotland , said : `` We knew when we bought it that it was obviously really dated , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We bought it on Friday , and Saturday morning at 8am it was at our doorstep ! ''
The couple spent a week decorating the caravan together , changing it inside and out without any previous DIY experience .
Ellie added : ' '' All in all the renovations cost around £500 .
`` We painted all the cupboards with chalk paint and my mum made us new pink curtains .
`` We spray painted all inside metal features rose gold , covered the seats with sparkly silver fabric and replaced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After that we then painted the body of the caravan pink and grey , and dalmatian spots on the roof .
`` Finally , we added pillows , fairy lights , pom poms and accessories to make it a more comfortable living space . ''
Their Twitter post has now exceeded 80,000 likes and been shared by thousands of people .
Charlotte , who works as an army medic said : `` The caravan is n't perfect but we have made it our own , and we are thrilled with the outcome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we planned to include and more , so we could n't be happier .
`` We do n't want people thinking that we are professionals at this .
`` We are genuinely just two normal people who have tried to make a caravan a bit more funky . ''
Ellie and Charlotte also have an Instagram travel blog which they intend to use to share pictures of their road-trip , and any other holidays they go on in the future .

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A savvy couple who bought a caravan on Gumtree for just £800 gave it this amazing makeover - in just a week.
Ellie Sharkey, 22, and Charlotte Tasker, 24, decided to buy the caravan on a whim after their holiday to Canada was cancelled due to coronavirus.
The couple found an Ace Jubilee Diplomat on Gumtree for just £800 - and it came complete with a canoe, collapsible bike and cute awning.
They snapped it up and set about totally transforming it with pink chalk paint, Dalmatian spots, sparkly silver chairs, fairy lights and vinyl flooring.
It only took nurse Ellie and army medic Charlotte a week to do - and only cost then £500.
Now the pair are preparing to take their new home on a two week trip on the North Coast 500, a scenic road-trip in the far north of Scotland.
(Image: Charlotte Tasker / SWNS.COM)
They posted photos of their renovations online, where they were inundated with praise and questions.
Ellie, from Arbroath, Scotland, said: "We knew when we bought it that it was obviously really dated, but we planned to paint it anyway.
"It was a dead spontaneous decision.
"We bought it on Friday, and Saturday morning at 8am it was at our doorstep!"
(Image: Ellie Sharkey / SWNS.COM)
The couple spent a week decorating the caravan together, changing it inside and out without any previous DIY experience.
Ellie added: '"All in all the renovations cost around £500.
"We painted all the cupboards with chalk paint and my mum made us new pink curtains.
"We spray painted all inside metal features rose gold, covered the seats with sparkly silver fabric and replaced the old carpet with vinyl flooring.
(Image: Ellie Sharkey / SWNS.COM)
"After that we then painted the body of the caravan pink and grey, and dalmatian spots on the roof.
"Finally, we added pillows, fairy lights, pom poms and accessories to make it a more comfortable living space."
Their Twitter post has now exceeded 80,000 likes and been shared by thousands of people.
Charlotte, who works as an army medic said: "The caravan isn't perfect but we have made it our own, and we are thrilled with the outcome.
"It has all the personal touches we planned to include and more, so we couldn't be happier.
"We don't want people thinking that we are professionals at this.
(Image: Ellie Sharkey / SWNS.COM)
"We are genuinely just two normal people who have tried to make a caravan a bit more funky."
Ellie and Charlotte also have an Instagram travel blog which they intend to use to share pictures of their road-trip, and any other holidays they go on in the future.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Restaurant must pay £15,000 after hiding zero hygiene rating with umbrella

Bosses of a posh restaurant have been ordered to pay more than £15k after trying to hide a zero hygiene rating - with an UMBRELLA .
Daniel Wynne Jones and Lois Thomas attempted to cover-up JT3 's poor score by concealing it with a brolly hanging on the wall .
The directors stuck the sticker displaying the score behind a door and even hung an umbrella in front of it in an attempt to mislead punters .
The restaurant , in Fishguard , Wales , was first slapped with a food hygiene rating of zero in March 2019 .
Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any safety management system and a poor state of cleanliness and repair .
Two more visits were made to check for improvements but the business still failed to display its sticker and was even supplied with a new one - which was then hidden .
The business also was hit with a fine for failing to display the information , a legal requirement - which went unpaid .
Another inspection was then carried out by Pembrokeshire County Council in December 2019 , when officials were informed that JT3 had closed .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and was in an even worse conditions than before .
The restaurant was then given another food hygiene rating of zero .
Authorities then revisited the spot six days later where they found a situation so bad that an action notice had to be issued to stop the manufacture of certain dishes .
Improvement notices were also given to address the level of training .
But these were ignored and the sticker remained hidden - leaving the council with little choice but to take the directors to court .
Jones and Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n ’ u1 Ltd , pleaded guilty to all offences at Haverfordwest Magistrates ' Court last week ( Fri ) .
They were fined a total of £10,700 with costs of more than £4,500 .
Jones was also banned from operating a food business .
A council spokesman said : `` This is unprecedented in the history of the Food Hygiene Rating scheme in Pembrokeshire where a business has scored 0 twice and conditions have deteriorated rather than improved across the two inspections .
`` Despite the best efforts of our officers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food business operator continued to flout food safety regulations and mislead customers about his food hygiene rating .
`` The decision of the court to prohibit him from running a food business and the level of fine reflect the seriousness of this case . ''

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Bosses of a posh restaurant have been ordered to pay more than £15k after trying to hide a zero hygiene rating - with an UMBRELLA.
Daniel Wynne Jones and Lois Thomas attempted to cover-up JT3's poor score by concealing it with a brolly hanging on the wall.
The directors stuck the sticker displaying the score behind a door and even hung an umbrella in front of it in an attempt to mislead punters.
The restaurant, in Fishguard, Wales, was first slapped with a food hygiene rating of zero in March 2019.
Council officers then visited and found no evidence of any safety management system and a poor state of cleanliness and repair.
Two more visits were made to check for improvements but the business still failed to display its sticker and was even supplied with a new one - which was then hidden.
(Image: Pembrokeshire Council / SWNS)
The business also was hit with a fine for failing to display the information, a legal requirement - which went unpaid.
Another inspection was then carried out by Pembrokeshire County Council in December 2019, when officials were informed that JT3 had closed.
But the kitchen showed signs of food preparation - and was in an even worse conditions than before.
The restaurant was then given another food hygiene rating of zero.
Authorities then revisited the spot six days later where they found a situation so bad that an action notice had to be issued to stop the manufacture of certain dishes.
Improvement notices were also given to address the level of training.
But these were ignored and the sticker remained hidden - leaving the council with little choice but to take the directors to court.
(Image: Pembrokeshire Council / SWNS)
Jones and Thomas, along with their company Me‘n’u1 Ltd, pleaded guilty to all offences at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court last week (Fri).
They were fined a total of £10,700 with costs of more than £4,500.
Jones was also banned from operating a food business.
A council spokesman said: "This is unprecedented in the history of the Food Hygiene Rating scheme in Pembrokeshire where a business has scored 0 twice and conditions have deteriorated rather than improved across the two inspections.
"Despite the best efforts of our officers to move this business towards compliance, the food business operator continued to flout food safety regulations and mislead customers about his food hygiene rating.
"The decision of the court to prohibit him from running a food business and the level of fine reflect the seriousness of this case."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Hunt for poultry pest as second pile of rotting chicken dumped

A phantom poultry pest is dumping raw chicken across the Midlands - with two rotting mounds of flesh found only a few miles apart .
Residents were left disgusted after finding chicken portions left on a farmer ’ s field on Coppice Lane , in Middleton , near Tamworth , on Monday .
Significant piles were also left festering just off Fox Hollies Lane in Sutton Coldfield , on Tuesday , July 7 .
Tony Harris , clerk for Middleton Parish Council , said they had a huge fly-tipping issue in the area and called the dumping `` absolutely disgusting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drove past it on Tuesday and thought it was unusual .
I didn ’ t know what it was because it looked like little mounds .
`` They were in little groups and first I thought it was fertiliser bags .
`` I then got a call from a resident who said it was chicken legs .
I asked for a photograph .
He did say there were two cars parked with a group of men standing at the side of the road a few days ago .
`` It ’ s likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them and it ’ s broken down .
It ’ s almost as though the chicken were in buckets or bowls and then tipped out .
“ It ’ s disgraceful .
We ’ ve suffered a lot of fly-tipping in the village .
It ’ s getting worse . ''
Mr Harris said he had reported the matter to North Warwickshire Borough Council and it was due to be collected on Wednesday , July 8 .
Meanwhile , when contacted about the chicken dump in Fox Hollies Road , Birmingham City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where it had credible evidence .
A spokesperson said : `` Fly-tipping is a criminal offence .
It is a crime that damages the environment that we all have to live and work in .
`` Where we have credible evidence , we will investigate and prosecute , as is demonstrated by a range of cases that have received widespread publicity from the Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Live in the past .
`` We receive hundreds of reports of fly-tipping across the city every week and do everything we can to remove as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances behind rubbish that is dumped .
`` The council can only prosecute when credible evidence , that meets the criminal burden of proof , is available . ''

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A phantom poultry pest is dumping raw chicken across the Midlands - with two rotting mounds of flesh found only a few miles apart.
Residents were left disgusted after finding chicken portions left on a farmer’s field on Coppice Lane, in Middleton, near Tamworth, on Monday.
Significant piles were also left festering just off Fox Hollies Lane in Sutton Coldfield, on Tuesday, July 7.
Tony Harris, clerk for Middleton Parish Council, said they had a huge fly-tipping issue in the area and called the dumping "absolutely disgusting".
He said: "I drove past it on Tuesday and thought it was unusual. I didn’t know what it was because it looked like little mounds.
"They were in little groups and first I thought it was fertiliser bags.
"I then got a call from a resident who said it was chicken legs. I asked for a photograph. He did say there were two cars parked with a group of men standing at the side of the road a few days ago.
"It’s likely, someone has got a freezer full of them and it’s broken down. It’s almost as though the chicken were in buckets or bowls and then tipped out.
“It’s disgraceful. We’ve suffered a lot of fly-tipping in the village. It’s getting worse."
Mr Harris said he had reported the matter to North Warwickshire Borough Council and it was due to be collected on Wednesday, July 8.
Meanwhile, when contacted about the chicken dump in Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham City Council said it would investigate and prosecute where it had credible evidence.
(Image: Birmingham Live/Darren Quinton)
A spokesperson said: "Fly-tipping is a criminal offence. It is a crime that damages the environment that we all have to live and work in.
"Where we have credible evidence, we will investigate and prosecute, as is demonstrated by a range of cases that have received widespread publicity from the Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Live in the past.
"We receive hundreds of reports of fly-tipping across the city every week and do everything we can to remove as much waste as possible and investigate the circumstances behind rubbish that is dumped.
"The council can only prosecute when credible evidence, that meets the criminal burden of proof, is available."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Claims Sandwell council leader suspended

Sandwell town hall has been hit by its second major political scandal in 18 months after reports the leader of the council ’ s Labour party membership has been suspended .
The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Cllr Yvonne Davies has been suspended as party officials investigate claims she re-tweeted anti-Semitic posts .
Cllr Davies refused to clarify her membership when contacted this morning ( Wednesday ) .
She said she would be issuing a formal statement later today .
The claims of her suspension were leaked by multiple sources who wished to remain anonymous .
Under Labour party rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her position as head of the authority .
Only 18 months ago the former leader of the council , Steve Eling , was also suspended from Labour ’ s ranks forcing him to step down .
His departure led to a long-running internal political fight which eventually resulted in Cllr Davies being elected as council leader in May last year .
The timing has sparked anger among party members who said they only learned of the news after an internal meeting of Labour councillors , held last night .
Sandwell will hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using virtual technology tomorrow ( Wednesday ) .
If Cllr Davies is required to resign , her deputy Marie Crompton would be expected to replace her as leader of the authority .

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Sandwell town hall has been hit by its second major political scandal in 18 months after reports the leader of the council’s Labour party membership has been suspended.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Cllr Yvonne Davies has been suspended as party officials investigate claims she re-tweeted anti-Semitic posts.
Cllr Davies refused to clarify her membership when contacted this morning (Wednesday). She said she would be issuing a formal statement later today.
The claims of her suspension were leaked by multiple sources who wished to remain anonymous.
Under Labour party rules, suspension would require her to resign from her position as head of the authority.
Only 18 months ago the former leader of the council, Steve Eling, was also suspended from Labour’s ranks forcing him to step down.
His departure led to a long-running internal political fight which eventually resulted in Cllr Davies being elected as council leader in May last year.
The timing has sparked anger among party members who said they only learned of the news after an internal meeting of Labour councillors, held last night.
Sandwell will hold its first full meeting of all councillors using virtual technology tomorrow (Wednesday).
If Cllr Davies is required to resign, her deputy Marie Crompton would be expected to replace her as leader of the authority.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Dean Smith reacts to Villa relegation worry ahead of Man United

Dean Smith remains adamant Aston Villa have enough to pull off an almighty escape act - despite falling four points adrift at the bottom .
Watford 's win over Norwich on Tuesday makes Villa 's task of steering away from relegation all the more tougher but , with five games to go , Smith remains upbeat .
Villa host in-form Manchester United tomorrow in the late kick-off ( 8.15pm ) , with the Red Devils currently on a 16-match unbeaten streak .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daunting test , Smith said : `` The belief is there because the players know that they have played well enough to win games .
`` We got a point at Old Trafford , took a lead thanks to a great goal from Jack and we more than matched them on the day .
`` We have to do that again , they ’ re in a better run of form now but there is a lot of desire within the team .
`` They [ Manchester United ] are a very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a lot of heart that we can take from our performance against Liverpool .
`` We have to do the same against a team that are full of confidence . ''
Villa have n't won a game in nine matches since beating Watford at the end of January , with Smith 's side taking just two points from a possible 15 since Project Restart began .
Smith added : `` Our form in terms of performance levels have been much better but we haven ’ t got the points tally that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points that we have left out there and the only way we can put that right is in the last five games .
`` Weirdly , we do n't see it as a long time without a win .
We 've just played five games and see this as a new season .
We ca n't be looking at the form four months ago .
I know statisticians will do that .
`` We have to maintain our standards defensively and better them if possible .
`` If we do that , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to make sure that we turn on our quality in the final third . ''
The head coach confirmed Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings will be fit for Thursday 's fixture against United after picking up calf knocks in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool .
Smith , meanwhile , reserved special praise for star midfielder Douglas Luiz after a run of man-of-the-match displays .
`` Douglas has been excellent for all five games , '' he gushed .
`` People don ’ t realise that he walked in two days before we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season ] , so he had a limited amount of time .
`` Lockdown enabled him to get his fitness to the levels that we require , and we have seen a much-improved Douglas Luiz . ''

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Dean Smith remains adamant Aston Villa have enough to pull off an almighty escape act - despite falling four points adrift at the bottom.
Watford's win over Norwich on Tuesday makes Villa's task of steering away from relegation all the more tougher but, with five games to go, Smith remains upbeat.
Villa host in-form Manchester United tomorrow in the late kick-off (8.15pm), with the Red Devils currently on a 16-match unbeaten streak.
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Ahead of Thursday's daunting test, Smith said: "The belief is there because the players know that they have played well enough to win games.
"We got a point at Old Trafford, took a lead thanks to a great goal from Jack and we more than matched them on the day.
"We have to do that again, they’re in a better run of form now but there is a lot of desire within the team.
"They [Manchester United] are a very good team, they have improved but there is a lot of heart that we can take from our performance against Liverpool.
"We have to do the same against a team that are full of confidence."
Villa haven't won a game in nine matches since beating Watford at the end of January, with Smith's side taking just two points from a possible 15 since Project Restart began.
Smith added: "Our form in terms of performance levels have been much better but we haven’t got the points tally that we feel we deserve.
"There are points that we have left out there and the only way we can put that right is in the last five games.
"Weirdly, we don't see it as a long time without a win. We've just played five games and see this as a new season. We can't be looking at the form four months ago. I know statisticians will do that.
"We have to maintain our standards defensively and better them if possible.
"If we do that, we’re in the game and we have to make sure that we turn on our quality in the final third."
The head coach confirmed Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings will be fit for Thursday's fixture against United after picking up calf knocks in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Smith, meanwhile, reserved special praise for star midfielder Douglas Luiz after a run of man-of-the-match displays.
"Douglas has been excellent for all five games," he gushed.
"People don’t realise that he walked in two days before we played Tottenham [on the opening day of the season], so he had a limited amount of time.
"Lockdown enabled him to get his fitness to the levels that we require, and we have seen a much-improved Douglas Luiz."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Hospital worker found dead on site

Hospital worker found dead on site

A member of staff has been found dead at Worcestershire Royal Hospital .
They were discovered on Saturday July 4 @ @ @ @ @ .
Health bosses said it was a `` tragic incident '' .
West Mercia Police @ @ @ @ @ death .
It was not known if the employee was a man or woman , @ @ @ @ @ .
Chief executive , Matthew Hopkins , said : `` We can confirm there was @ @ @ @ @ death of a colleague at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Saturday evening .
`` The police @ @ @ @ @ have been offering ongoing support to all members of staff affected as well as the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone touched by this tragedy .
`` @ @ @ @ @ any more information , or making any further comment , at this stage . ''
@ @ @ @ @ Police for more information .

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A member of staff has been found dead at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
They were discovered on Saturday July 4 on the Worcester hospital site. Health bosses said it was a "tragic incident".
West Mercia Police has been informed of the death.
It was not known if the employee was a man or woman, or what job they did.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed the death in a statement.
Chief executive, Matthew Hopkins, said : " We can confirm there was a tragic incident involving the death of a colleague at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Saturday evening.
"The police were notified immediately. We have been offering ongoing support to all members of staff affected as well as the family of our deceased colleague.
"Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone touched by this tragedy.
"We will not be releasing any more information, or making any further comment, at this stage."
WorcestershireLive has asked West Mercia Police for more information.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Eleven-year riddle of dad 'killed over £1 million drugs wrangle'

Police trying to crack the 11-year riddle over the location of a dad 's body have found nothing after searching a Midland home .
Officers from West Mercia Police scoured a property in Smorrall Lane , Corley , for the remains of Worcestershire dad-of-three Jesse Richards , who was killed in 2009 in a suspected £1m drugs wrangle .
A erial shots revealed a digger and police vehicles at the rural property , which police said was part of an ongoing investigation into the death .
The 40-year-old was believed to have died at Cleeve Prior in Evesham in Worcestershire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body was taken to Warwickshire and hidden - but it has never been found .
In 2012 , five men were jailed in connection with his death and were collectively sentenced to more than 50 years in prison .
Matthew Taylor , of Stoke Heath ; Kevin Houston , of Coventry , and James Doe , formerly of Broomfield Road , Earlsdon , were all jailed for manslaughter .
David Butler , 26 , from Slough , admitted obstructing a coroner and Joseph Doe , 37 , of Essex , pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Gloucester , was killed over a £1m drugs debt , police believe .
Jesse ’ s mother , Lucy , speaking last year at the tenth anniversary of his death said : `` Jesse would be 50 now and , although I know nothing will bring my son back to me , I appeal to the public and ask they put themselves in my shoes and please get in touch with police if you have any information at all .
`` My son was taken from me in the most violent way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have still not been able to lay his body to rest .
`` I do n't know where he is and the pain of not being able to visit his resting place is too much to bear . ''
A cordon had been in place in Corley but now West Mercia Police have confirmed the search is over and his body was not found .
A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said : “ We can confirm our search at a property in Smorral Lane , Corley , Warwickshire , as part of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richards in 2009 , has now concluded .
“ Jesse ’ s body was not found during this search and we have updated his family.
” Det Insp Mark Peters added : “ I would like to take this opportunity to again appeal to members of the public who may have information that could assist us in our search for Jesse .
Anyone with any information is urged to call us on 101 quoting 204-s-220620 .
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Police trying to crack the 11-year riddle over the location of a dad's body have found nothing after searching a Midland home.
Officers from West Mercia Police scoured a property in Smorrall Lane, Corley, for the remains of Worcestershire dad-of-three Jesse Richards, who was killed in 2009 in a suspected £1m drugs wrangle.
A erial shots revealed a digger and police vehicles at the rural property, which police said was part of an ongoing investigation into the death.
The 40-year-old was believed to have died at Cleeve Prior in Evesham in Worcestershire in 2009. It is thought his body was taken to Warwickshire and hidden - but it has never been found.
In 2012, five men were jailed in connection with his death and were collectively sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
Matthew Taylor, of Stoke Heath; Kevin Houston, of Coventry, and James Doe, formerly of Broomfield Road, Earlsdon, were all jailed for manslaughter.
David Butler, 26, from Slough, admitted obstructing a coroner and Joseph Doe, 37, of Essex, pleaded guilty to assisting an offender.
Jesse, originally from Gloucester, was killed over a £1m drugs debt, police believe.
Jesse’s mother, Lucy, speaking last year at the tenth anniversary of his death said: "Jesse would be 50 now and, although I know nothing will bring my son back to me, I appeal to the public and ask they put themselves in my shoes and please get in touch with police if you have any information at all.
"My son was taken from me in the most violent way and, ten years on, I have still not been able to lay his body to rest.
"I don't know where he is and the pain of not being able to visit his resting place is too much to bear."
A cordon had been in place in Corley but now West Mercia Police have confirmed the search is over and his body was not found.
A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: “We can confirm our search at a property in Smorral Lane, Corley, Warwickshire, as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Jesse Richards in 2009, has now concluded.
“Jesse’s body was not found during this search and we have updated his family.”
Det Insp Mark Peters added: “I would like to take this opportunity to again appeal to members of the public who may have information that could assist us in our search for Jesse. Anyone with any information is urged to call us on 101 quoting 204-s-220620.”


birminghammail--2020-07-08--The voucher schemes worth nearly £11k each set to be unveiledd today

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his coronavirus 'mini-budget ' on Wednesday with expectations it could leave Brits nearly £11,000 better off .
The government will unveil plans for voucher schemes in the wake of the unprecedented health crisis , as they aim to inject life into the faltering economy .
Brits could take advantage of the billions of pounds invested by the Treasury , with Mr Sunak 's announcement being made on Wednesday amid widespread expectation .
Mr Sunark is expected to announce a stamp duty holiday to temporarily exempt the tax on the first £500,000 of homes purchased in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to revive the housing market .
Labour will push Mr Sunak to `` avoid additional floods of redundancy notices '' by developing a `` flexible '' furlough scheme in areas where local lockdowns are put in place .
The Treasury acknowledged that young people are more likely to be furloughed under the job retention scheme which is being wound up and is due to end in October .
So a `` kickstart scheme '' hoped by the Treasury to create hundreds of thousands of jobs will be unveiled for 16 to 24-year-olds who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of long-term employment .
Government funding would cover 100 % of the minimum wage for 25 hours a week in the scheme that will be open to all employers across Great Britain , with bosses able to top up wages .
£5,000 vouchers for home improvements are anticipated , as well as £500 high street shopping vouchers for all adults and kids .
Mr Sunak will detail a £3 billion green package with grants for homeowners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency .
It will include £2 billion for households to insulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but campaigners said the funding pales in comparison to the economic and environmental crises .
There has also been speculation that Mr Sunak will raise the threshold for stamp duty payment for property sales where it applies in England and Northern Ireland from £125,000 to £500,000 .
Mr Sunak said : `` Young people bear the brunt of most economic crises , but they are at particular risk this time because they work in the sectors disproportionately hit by the pandemic .
`` We also know that youth unemployment has a long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't want to see that happen to this generation .
`` So we 've got a bold plan to protect , support and create jobs - a plan for jobs . ''

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his coronavirus 'mini-budget' on Wednesday with expectations it could leave Brits nearly £11,000 better off.
The government will unveil plans for voucher schemes in the wake of the unprecedented health crisis, as they aim to inject life into the faltering economy.
Brits could take advantage of the billions of pounds invested by the Treasury, with Mr Sunak's announcement being made on Wednesday amid widespread expectation.
Mr Sunark is expected to announce a stamp duty holiday to temporarily exempt the tax on the first £500,000 of homes purchased in England and Northern Ireland in an effort to revive the housing market.
Labour will push Mr Sunak to "avoid additional floods of redundancy notices" by developing a "flexible" furlough scheme in areas where local lockdowns are put in place.
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The Treasury acknowledged that young people are more likely to be furloughed under the job retention scheme which is being wound up and is due to end in October.
So a "kickstart scheme" hoped by the Treasury to create hundreds of thousands of jobs will be unveiled for 16 to 24-year-olds who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term employment.
Government funding would cover 100% of the minimum wage for 25 hours a week in the scheme that will be open to all employers across Great Britain, with bosses able to top up wages.
£5,000 vouchers for home improvements are anticipated, as well as £500 high street shopping vouchers for all adults and kids.
Mr Sunak will detail a £3 billion green package with grants for homeowners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency.
It will include £2 billion for households to insulate their homes and make them more energy-efficient, but campaigners said the funding pales in comparison to the economic and environmental crises.
There has also been speculation that Mr Sunak will raise the threshold for stamp duty payment for property sales where it applies in England and Northern Ireland from £125,000 to £500,000.
Mr Sunak said: "Young people bear the brunt of most economic crises, but they are at particular risk this time because they work in the sectors disproportionately hit by the pandemic.
"We also know that youth unemployment has a long-term impact on jobs and wages and we don't want to see that happen to this generation.
"So we've got a bold plan to protect, support and create jobs - a plan for jobs."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--'Aware' - Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes Jack Grealish claim

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has broken his silence on Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish ahead of the Red Devils ' clash with Villa at Villa Park tomorrow .
The match is a must-win , for both sides .
Villa are four points from safety thanks to Watford 's win over Norwich yesterday , while the Reds will seek victory to keep their hopes of cementing Champions League football alive .
And Solskjaer was keen to speak about Jack Grealish - a reported United transfer target - and Villa 's other threats .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top of the page or click here Of course , Grealish is well known to the United manager , and not just for transfer reasons .
The playmaker truly announced his Premier League talents with a stunning finish in December that raised eyebrows , caught attention and gave Villa a fighting chance of an Old Trafford victory .
The 2-2 draw was perhaps a highlight of Villa 's season - with Dean Smith eyeing a better result for his team this time around .
And Solskjaer is more than aware of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the last game they caused us some problems , both Grealish off left and El Ghazi on right , '' said the Reds manager in his pre-match press conference today when asked about Grealish .
`` He ( Grealish ) scored a fantastic goal , there ’ s been loads said about him and we need to be aware of him . ''
`` If he ’ s off the left , middle or right , he attracts players to him but there ’ s not just one player in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them . ''

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has discussed Jack Grealish ahead of his side's match with Aston Villa tonight.
The Norwegian broke his silence on Grealish's capabilities.
The match is a must-win, for both sides. Villa are four points from safety thanks to Watford's win over Norwich, while the Reds will seek victory to keep their hopes of cementing Champions League football alive.
And Solskjaer was keen to speak about Jack Grealish - a reported United transfer target - and Villa's other threats.
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Of course, Grealish is well known to the United manager, and not just for transfer reasons. The playmaker truly announced his Premier League talents with a stunning finish in December that raised eyebrows, caught attention and gave Villa a fighting chance of an Old Trafford victory.
The 2-2 draw was perhaps a highlight of Villa's season - with Dean Smith eyeing a better result for his team this time around.
And Solskjaer is more than aware of the danger in the Villa side.
"I think the last game they caused us some problems, both Grealish off left and El Ghazi on right," said the Reds manager in his pre-match press conference today when asked about Grealish.
"He (Grealish) scored a fantastic goal, there’s been loads said about him and we need to be aware of him."
"If he’s off the left, middle or right, he attracts players to him but there’s not just one player in that Villa team, there are a lot of them."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Bingo games concern as plans revealed at Erdington High Street venue

Neighbours have hit out at plans for bingo games at an Erdington High Street gambling venue .
A new Merkur Slots , part of Cashino , gained planning permission last month despite concerns raised from Cllr Robert Alden ( Con ) about its impact on the street .
Yesterday ( July 7 ) , councillors on a Birmingham City Council sub-committee heard an application for a bingo premises licence at the new venue which has been objected by a number of residents .
Resident Abbass Karimjee said during the meeting : “ When I compare the betting establishments and gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Erdington , I have to infer that people who make these applications are relying on bad decision-making that people in deprived areas are making so that they can appeal to that demographic .
“ The house always wins - these are facts.
” Written objections put to the committee state there were already several gambling venues in the nearby area and that “ these establishments encourage anti-social behaviour ” .
One objection states : “ The increase in these premises serves only to drain the area of much needed revenue instead of increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a well understood fact that gambling establishments target areas of deprivation , this is clearly the case in Erdington , which is one of the poorest areas in Birmingham.
” An objection from staff at H & N Tailors said gambling venues make the area a “ honeypot attracting vulnerable people ” .
Another on behalf of nearby businesses referenced a city council survey which showed 30 per cent of shoppers said they felt unsafe in the day time , which rose to 85 per cent at night .
The application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council ’ s licensing enforcement or West Midlands Police .
Philip Kolvin QC , representing Cashino said : “ The applicant is one of the most experienced and largest operators of gaming on the high street in the UK .
“ That my client does what it does to a standard of excellence [ … ] is reflected in the fact that it has never had a review of any of its 160 UK licences .
“ It works with the authorities , with its staff and with its customers to protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you that my client ’ s premises do not generate crime and disorder in general or antisocial behaviour in particular .
Incidents are extremely rare.
” He added the venue would close at 12 midnight , no under 18s would be allowed and no alcohol would be sold .
He also said “ stringent ” measures were in place to protect vulnerable people .
The sub-committee , which includes chair Cllr Nagina Kauser ( Lab ) , Cllr Nicky Brennan ( Lab ) and Cllr Adam Higgs ( Con ) , will announce @ @ @ @ @ @

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Neighbours have hit out at plans for bingo games at an Erdington High Street gambling venue.
A new Merkur Slots, part of Cashino, gained planning permission last month despite concerns raised from Cllr Robert Alden (Con) about its impact on the street.
Yesterday (July 7), councillors on a Birmingham City Council sub-committee heard an application for a bingo premises licence at the new venue which has been objected by a number of residents.
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Resident Abbass Karimjee said during the meeting: “When I compare the betting establishments and gaming established that Sutton Coldfield has compared to Erdington, I have to infer that people who make these applications are relying on bad decision-making that people in deprived areas are making so that they can appeal to that demographic.
“The house always wins - these are facts.”
Written objections put to the committee state there were already several gambling venues in the nearby area and that “these establishments encourage anti-social behaviour”.
One objection states: “The increase in these premises serves only to drain the area of much needed revenue instead of increasing its potential.”
Another states: “It is a well understood fact that gambling establishments target areas of deprivation, this is clearly the case in Erdington, which is one of the poorest areas in Birmingham.”
An objection from staff at H&N Tailors said gambling venues make the area a “honeypot attracting vulnerable people”.
Another on behalf of nearby businesses referenced a city council survey which showed 30 per cent of shoppers said they felt unsafe in the day time, which rose to 85 per cent at night.
The application was not objected to by the city council’s licensing enforcement or West Midlands Police.
Philip Kolvin QC, representing Cashino said: “The applicant is one of the most experienced and largest operators of gaming on the high street in the UK.
“That my client does what it does to a standard of excellence […] is reflected in the fact that it has never had a review of any of its 160 UK licences.
“It works with the authorities, with its staff and with its customers to protect the licensing objectives.
“I must tell you that my client’s premises do not generate crime and disorder in general or antisocial behaviour in particular. Incidents are extremely rare.”
He added the venue would close at 12 midnight, no under 18s would be allowed and no alcohol would be sold. He also said “stringent” measures were in place to protect vulnerable people.
The sub-committee, which includes chair Cllr Nagina Kauser (Lab), Cllr Nicky Brennan (Lab) and Cllr Adam Higgs (Con), will announce its decision in due course.


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Aldi releases shopping list to help feed your family for just £3 a day

Aldi has revealed a set of healthy and easy to make packed lunch recipes for under £3 to help people returning back to work maintain the savings they ’ ve enjoyed during lockdown .
As the lockdown measures start to ease and more people prepare to return to work , many are likely to fall out of their frugal habits and buy lunch on-the-go .
To help people save money whilst enjoying nutritionally balanced meals , Aldi has developed five quick and healthy lunch time recipes that can be easily recreated at home .
Each recipe ranges from as little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person and with UK employees spending an average of £5.26 on on-the-go lunches , Aldi ’ s recipes could save people more than £10 a week , which is over £580 a year .
All recipes can be accessed on the Aldi website , with easy-to-follow , step by step instructions and a list of ingredients which can purchased in store .
To create these recipes at home shoppers will need the following ingredients as well as essential seasoning items , including salt , pepper and olive oil .
Shopping list for Mediterranean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( serves 2 - £2.67 per serving ) : Shopping list for Chicken , Coleslaw and Houmous Wrap serves 4 - £0.90 per serving ) : Shopping list for Mexican Bean and Rice Salad ( serves 4 - £1.08 per serving ) :

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Aldi has revealed a set of healthy and easy to make packed lunch recipes for under £3 to help people returning back to work maintain the savings they’ve enjoyed during lockdown.
As the lockdown measures start to ease and more people prepare to return to work, many are likely to fall out of their frugal habits and buy lunch on-the-go. To help people save money whilst enjoying nutritionally balanced meals, Aldi has developed five quick and healthy lunch time recipes that can be easily recreated at home.
Each recipe ranges from as little as 80p to just under £3 per person and with UK employees spending an average of £5.26 on on-the-go lunches, Aldi’s recipes could save people more than £10 a week, which is over £580 a year.
All recipes can be accessed on the Aldi website, with easy-to-follow, step by step instructions and a list of ingredients which can purchased in store. To create these recipes at home shoppers will need the following ingredients as well as essential seasoning items, including salt, pepper and olive oil.
Shopping list for Chicken Salad Pittas ( serves 6 - £0.80 per serving) :
White / Wholemeal Pittas – 1 pack of 6
Flame grilled / Tikka chicken breast slices – 1 pack of 200g
Spring Onions – 2 packs
Radish – 1 bag
Cucumber - 1 cucumber
Avocado - 1 avocado
Light Squeezy Mayonnaise – 1 tub
Specially Selected Rosso Pesto – 1 jar
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Shopping list for Mediterranean Falafel, Pomegranate and Radish Buddha Bowl ( serves 2 - £2.67 per serving):
Mediterranean Falafel – 1 pack
Pomegranate seeds – 1 pot o
Radish – 1 bag
Little Gem Lettuce – 1 pack
Specially Selected Regal Vine Tomatoes – 1 pack of 4
Wholenuts - Pine nuts & Pumpkin seeds – 1 bag
Sweet Mini Peppers – 1 bag
Shopping list for Chicken, Coleslaw and Houmous Wrap serves 4 - £0.90 per serving):
Plain Tortilla Wraps - 1 pack of 8
Mini Chicken Fillets - 1 pack of 400 g
Red Onion – 1 bag
Iceburg Lettuce – 1 pack
The Deli Reduced Fat Coleslaw – 1 pot
Reduced fat Houmous selection – 1 pot
Shopping list for Mexican Bean and Rice Salad ( serves 4 - £1.08 per serving):
Everyday Essential Kidney Beans - 1 tin
Four Seasons Mixed Beans - 1 tin
Four Seasons Sweetcorn - 1 tin
Worldwide Wholegrain Rice & Quinoa – 1 bag
Sweet Mini Peppers – 1 bag
Red Onion – 1 bag
Nature’s Pick Mixed Chillis – 1 bag
Garlic - 1 pack of 4
Herb Cut Coriander – 1 bag
Herb Cut Parsley – 1 bag
Shopping list for Spinach, Sweet Potato, Pomegranate & Avocado Salad ( serves 2 - £2.24 per serving):
Nature’s Pick Baby Spinach – 1 bag
Sweet Potatoes – 1 bag
Avocado - 1 avocado
Everyday Essential Pears – 1 pack of 5
Pomegranate seeds - 1 pot
Foodie Market Walnuts – 1 bag
Everyday Essential Lemons – 1 pack of 4
Nature’s Pick Oranges – 1 pack of 5


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Birmingham City next manager odds as Pep Clotet leaves Blues

Pep Clotet has left Birmingham City two weeks early after Blues ’ dismal defeat to Swansea City made it eleven league matches without a victory .
Having taken an early lead thanks to Lukas Jutkiewicz , Blues succumbed to their Welsh visitors in a three-goal blitz - each of Blues ’ last five visitors to St Andrew ’ s have bagged at least three goals .
Indeed only Hull City and Luton Town - both occupants of relegation zone positions - have conceded more than Blues ’ 67 goals this term .
With four league matches remaining , they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone , though it ’ s expected that Wigan Athletic will be penalised for entering administration .
Irrespective of that , Blues need a new manager and their search , which began upon the announcement in lockdown that Clotet ’ s reign would be ending this summer , is expected to intensify now ahead of the new season .
In the meantime , it ’ s unclear what the club ’ s board have planned - ex-Blues players Craig Gardner and Paul Robinson are among the team of coaches at the club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea that either or both of them lead Blues into their remaining fixtures has been mooted .
Here is what the bookies are saying about Clotet ’ s successor , and the extensive list of ‘ candidates ’ .
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Pep Clotet has left Birmingham City two weeks early after Blues’ dismal defeat to Swansea City made it eleven league matches without a victory.
Having taken an early lead thanks to Lukas Jutkiewicz, Blues succumbed to their Welsh visitors in a three-goal blitz - each of Blues’ last five visitors to St Andrew’s have bagged at least three goals.
Indeed only Hull City and Luton Town - both occupants of relegation zone positions - have conceded more than Blues’ 67 goals this term.
With four league matches remaining, they’re now four points above the relegation zone, though it’s expected that Wigan Athletic will be penalised for entering administration.
Irrespective of that, Blues need a new manager and their search, which began upon the announcement in lockdown that Clotet’s reign would be ending this summer, is expected to intensify now ahead of the new season.
In the meantime, it’s unclear what the club’s board have planned - ex-Blues players Craig Gardner and Paul Robinson are among the team of coaches at the club, at various age levels, and the idea that either or both of them lead Blues into their remaining fixtures has been mooted.
Here is what the bookies are saying about Clotet’s successor, and the extensive list of ‘candidates’.
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