birminghammail--2020-02-21--'I stabbed him to f***' - Bodycam footage shows moment Lee Abbott admits killing pub landlord Christ

'I stabbed him to f***' - Bodycam footage shows moment Lee Abbott admits killing pub landlord Christian Thornton

The widow of a murdered pub landlord has spoken of her `` indescribable pain '' as his killer was jailed for a minimum of 28 years .
Lee Abbott , 35 , was jailed for life at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday after being found guilty of the murder of father-of-three Christian Thornton , 49 , outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes on August 11 last year , a spokesman for Cheshire Police said .
In a statement released after the sentencing , Mr Thornton 's widow Pam said : `` Lee Abbott not only took my husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the lives of our three children .
`` Since that day , the indescribable pain I have lived with has been multiplied as I watch our children try to come to terms with losing their dad in such a violent way .
`` They do so with dignity and strength that would make their dad proud . ''
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join our Facebook group here The court heard Abbott had gone to the pub armed with a large kitchen knife and stabbed Mr Thornton 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all pubs in the area for 12 months as part of the PubWatch scheme after threatening to burn down Mr Thornton 's premises .
Abbott , of Rose Street , Widnes , was arrested about an hour later by armed police at his friends 's house nearby .
Shocking bodycam footage shows Abbott after he came out of the house , wearing only a pair of borrowed boxer shorts , and was handcuffed .
Abbott , who had been on a cocaine , wine and cider bender the night before , says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying , I 've done it - I 'll admit everything . ''
As a dog barks loudly in the background , he confirms his name and adds : `` I attacked that Chris , yeah .
It 's all me , it 's all my fault right , yeah . ''
The bare chested thug says : `` I 'll admit everything , I 'm not going to deny nothing - that ’ s the way it is . ''
He is arrested on suspicion of murder and asks : `` Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the truth , I done it yeah . ''
As the caution is read , he replies : `` It 's my fault , yeah , yeah , I understand that , it 's my fault . ''
Unprompted , he then says : `` Anything you need me to admit I will .
I 'm not gon na deny f*** all .
I 'm not gon na resist arrest .
After the clip ends , Abbott continued by saying that the woman whose house he fled to did n't know anything about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'm guilty of everything you say '' before he was told why he was being arrested .
The killer replied : `` You do n't need any evidence , I stabbed him to f*** . ''
He admitted manslaughter but denied murdered on the grounds he did not have the intent to murder as he was heavily intoxicated and had diminished responsibility on the basis of an abnormality of mental functioning .
The jury was told he was sexually abused by a gangster when he was a teenager .
His estranged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had believed he was Jesus and had episodes where he would `` lose touch with reality '' .
Detective Inspector Kate Tomlinson said : `` Abbott 's actions that day have torn a family apart and rocked the local community .
`` Christian was a well-known character locally , he did so much for local charities and will be greatly missed by many . ''

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The widow of a murdered pub landlord has spoken of her "indescribable pain" as his killer was jailed for a minimum of 28 years.
Lee Abbott, 35, was jailed for life at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday after being found guilty of the murder of father-of-three Christian Thornton, 49, outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes on August 11 last year, a spokesman for Cheshire Police said.
In a statement released after the sentencing, Mr Thornton's widow Pam said: "Lee Abbott not only took my husband's life but also destroyed my life and the lives of our three children.
"Since that day, the indescribable pain I have lived with has been multiplied as I watch our children try to come to terms with losing their dad in such a violent way.
"They do so with dignity and strength that would make their dad proud."
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The court heard Abbott had gone to the pub armed with a large kitchen knife and stabbed Mr Thornton 11 times.
He had been barred from all pubs in the area for 12 months as part of the PubWatch scheme after threatening to burn down Mr Thornton's premises.
Abbott, of Rose Street, Widnes, was arrested about an hour later by armed police at his friends's house nearby.
Shocking bodycam footage shows Abbott after he came out of the house, wearing only a pair of borrowed boxer shorts, and was handcuffed.
Abbott, who had been on a cocaine, wine and cider bender the night before, says: "I know exactly what you're saying, I've done it - I'll admit everything."
As a dog barks loudly in the background, he confirms his name and adds: "I attacked that Chris, yeah. It's all me, it's all my fault right, yeah."
The bare chested thug says: "I'll admit everything, I'm not going to deny nothing - that’s the way it is."
He is arrested on suspicion of murder and asks: "Is he dead? I'll tell you the truth, I done it yeah."
As the caution is read, he replies: "It's my fault, yeah, yeah, I understand that, it's my fault."
Unprompted, he then says: "Anything you need me to admit I will. I'm not gonna deny f*** all. I'm not gonna resist arrest.
After the clip ends, Abbott continued by saying that the woman whose house he fled to didn't know anything about what had happened.
He then said "I'm guilty of everything you say" before he was told why he was being arrested.
The killer replied: "You don't need any evidence, I stabbed him to f***."
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He admitted manslaughter but denied murdered on the grounds he did not have the intent to murder as he was heavily intoxicated and had diminished responsibility on the basis of an abnormality of mental functioning.
The jury was told he was sexually abused by a gangster when he was a teenager.
His estranged wife Kerri Abbott told the court Abbott had believed he was Jesus and had episodes where he would "lose touch with reality".
Detective Inspector Kate Tomlinson said: "Abbott's actions that day have torn a family apart and rocked the local community.
"Christian was a well-known character locally, he did so much for local charities and will be greatly missed by many."


birminghammail--2020-02-21--'Unfortunate' - Aston Villa injury news and Dean Smith on Mings, McGinn and Davis

Tyrone Mings is set to return at the heart of Aston Villa 's defence for their pivotal Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary 's .
Villa are desperately searching for points , with Dean Smith 's men holding just a one point buffer over the relegation zone after last weeks gut-wrenching , 3-2 defeat to Spurs .
Six players missed out on Sunday 's match at Villa Park , with Wesley Moraes and Tom Heaton suffering long-term knee injuries in the New Year 's Day win at Burnley .
Jed Steer , Keinan Davis and John McGinn are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed the defeat to Spurs due to tonsillitis .
McGinn , however , is poised to begin light training imminently which will come as a huge boost to Smith who has been without the influential midfielder for three months .
Details : Mings missed the match against Spurs having been struck down by tonsillitis in the days leading up to the game .
It 's expected he will return on the south coast , with the player himself confirming he is feeling 'much better ' .
What Smith said : `` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonsillitis and was back training on Wednesday .
It 's been unfortunate .
He 's been a big player for us so , to miss him on Sunday , was difficult .
He 'll be back ready for Southampton on Saturday .
He 's got the qualities to be a real leader and he 's still growing into that role . ''
Details : Taken off after just 25 minutes during an under-23 game against West Brom .
Davis was clutching his hamstring after a hefty challenge by Chris Brunt - but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken a powerful , left-footed strike at goal just moments earlier .
Smith has remained confident that he will be fit for the Carabao Cup final with Manchester City with him set to return to training on Monday of next week .
What Dean Smith said : `` Keinan Davis ( hamstring ) will start training on Monday .
He 's been pushing the medical staff to get him on .
Details : McGinn pressed Southampton 's back line before brilliantly blocking Cedric 's clearance , only to fall awkwardly with his studs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland 's player of the year departed the field in considerable pain and was helped by two of Villa 's medical staff as he hobbled down the touchline .
What Smith said : `` He 's running on the UltraG at the moment .
Once he starts running fully on the grass I do n't think there will be much stopping him then .
`` Any Premier League game , any cup game , any international game , he 'll be targeting .
He 's that sort of lad .
He loves playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as possible .
`` He ’ s done loads of pool work and he ’ s just started to do some hopping as well , so once he gets onto the grass and running , he ’ ll be fine .
There ’ s always been a connection from those sort of injuries from the brain to the leg and once the brain is OK with it , he ’ ll be flying . ''
Details : After scoring his fifth league goal of the season , Wesley 's game was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender Ben Mee .
The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign .
What Smith said : `` Young Wesley , our record signing has come in , awful lot of pressure on his shoulders , made his debut for Brazil this season and was playing really well in the game , scored a good goal and unfortunately for him he is out for the season as well . ''
Details : Steer started in goal due to Tom Heaton 's absence against Wolves in November but only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was forced off .
The goalkeeper hurt himself after attempting a save and Orjan Nyland was brought on .
What Smith has said : `` Unfortunately Jed Steer got injured within four minutes of his first game of the season against Wolves – he ’ s out for another couple of months at least . ''
Details : The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Chris Wood 's header late on at Turf Moor .
Nyland came on for Heaton , leaving Villa with only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What Smith said : `` Tom is a player I wanted to bring in at the start of the season , Premier League player , England goalkeeper , a great character and a leader .
`` He ’ s proven that in the dressing room already , I feel for him and his family because he ’ d been nailed on to go to the Euros in the summer .
Really disappointed for him .
`` I ’ m not sure of the actual extent .
I ’ ve been told they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go and see the experts .
I won ’ t go into the medical terminology of what they ’ ve done I ’ ve just been told significant knee injury .
`` We ’ ve just spoken and it ’ s out for the season , that ’ s all I need to know to be honest , so I can start planning for the rest of this season . ''

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Aston Villa's battle against Premier League relegation continues on Sunday, as Dean Smith's side face a daunting trip to Liverpool.
It's the Reds' first game at Anfield since wrapping up the league title, but do come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thumping by Man City.
Villa meanwhile, will be looking to kick-start their fight for survival, after picking up just two points from the first four games following the return of football last month,
Smith bemoaned the hectic fixture schedule in the opening portion of the restart, but has now had a full week to prepare for Jurgen Klopp's champions.
Ahead of tomorrow's game here's Villa's injury list in full...
Wesley Moraes
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: Wesley was carried from the Turf Moor pitch after a heavy tackle by Burnley defender Ben Mee on New Year's Day. The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign, and while he is happy to update fans on his return, it is all eyes on next season, for Villa's record signing.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
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What Smith said: When asked how Wesley was progressing, he replied: "As we expected them to but they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
What Wesley said: “I do my physio everyday, two times a day, so now I feel confident and I feel great,” he told VillaTV.
“I try to do some passing, but sometimes a get a bit of pain, but now the last two or three weeks I feel great.”
Expected return: Summer 2020
Tom Heaton
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Chris Wood's header late on at Turf Moor. Heaton has attempted to do his best in rehab, but Smith confirmed the England international is now focusing on returning at the start of next season.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
What Smith said: Similarly to Wesley, the Villa boss confirmed, he wouldn't be available for the final 10 games, as he gave an update on his recovery claiming, "they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
(Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
What Heaton has said: "I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up.
“In reality, it's going to be a big ask to get back in terms of this season.
“But I'm certainly hopeful to be ready to roll by the time the season kicks off next season, whenever that is going to be.”I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up."
Expected return: Summer 2020
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Frederic Guilbert
Injury: Knee
Details: The full-back is believed to have tweaked his knee in the hammering at Leicester City, but has been back in full training ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Last match: Monday, March 9: Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa
What Smith said: "Freddie has trained all week and is pushing for a place."
What he's said: "I follow the (training) programme," Guilbert explained last month. "If I say no, the gaffer will kill me! I have a specific programme because I have pain on my knee. I'm working hard to be present when league restarts."
Expected return: Liverpool (a), July 5.
Matt Targett
Injury: Hamstring
Details: The defender hobbled off in the opening minutes of the defeat to Wolves. Initially, there were fears he could be out for three weeks, although Smith provided a more positive prognosis.
(Image: Getty Images)
Last match: Saturday, June 27: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves
What Smith said: "Matt's injury isn't as bad as we feared as we're hopeful he'll be back for Crystal Palace."
Expected return: Crystal Palace (H), July 12.
Ezri Konsa
Injury: Bruised foot
Details: Konsa has started all four of Villa's games, post-suspension, but Smith has revealed he has been out of training in the week leading up to Liverpool and is a major doubt.
What Smith said: "The only one is Ezri Konsa, who had a bit of a whack on the foot and hasn't trained as of today but we're hopeful he will come through."


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Woman critical and dog killed as fire rips through Bilston flat

A woman was left fighting for her life and a dog was killed as a fire ripped through a flat in Bilston .
Firefighters were able to rescue the woman from the burning building in Green Lanes at 3.29am today ( Friday , February 21 ) - but sadly nothing could be done to save the pet .
She was given advanced life support at the scene before being rushed to Wolverhampton 's New Cross Hospital for further treatment .
Medics also assessed a man , woman and two children but they were discharged at the scene .
In total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which started in the living room .
The cause is currently unknown but investigators are still at the scene .
Initial findings suggest it was accidental .
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We were called to Green Lanes at 3.29am to reports of a fire in the ground floor flat of a low rise block .
`` We sent a 13 firefighters in total , with the first crew arriving in less than four minutes .
`` They located and rescued a woman from inside the property .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene but unfortunately it had died .
`` Around half of the living room was destroyed and there is extensive smoke logging in the property .
`` Fire investigators are still at the scene to try and pinpoint the cause although we do believe it started accidentally .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added : “ We were called by the fire service at 3.34am to a fire at a property in Green Lanes in Bilston .
`` Two ambulances , two paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found one woman in a critical condition .
Staff worked to administer advanced life support on scene before continuing treatment on blue lights to New Cross Hospital .
`` A man , woman and two children were also assessed and discharged on scene .
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A woman was left fighting for her life and a dog was killed as a fire ripped through a flat in Bilston.
Firefighters were able to rescue the woman from the burning building in Green Lanes at 3.29am today (Friday, February 21) - but sadly nothing could be done to save the pet.
She was given advanced life support at the scene before being rushed to Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital for further treatment.
Medics also assessed a man, woman and two children but they were discharged at the scene.
In total, 13 firefighters tackled the blaze, which started in the living room.
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The cause is currently unknown but investigators are still at the scene. Initial findings suggest it was accidental.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called to Green Lanes at 3.29am to reports of a fire in the ground floor flat of a low rise block.
"We sent a 13 firefighters in total, with the first crew arriving in less than four minutes.
"They located and rescued a woman from inside the property. A dog was also recovered from the scene but unfortunately it had died.
"Around half of the living room was destroyed and there is extensive smoke logging in the property.
"Fire investigators are still at the scene to try and pinpoint the cause although we do believe it started accidentally.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called by the fire service at 3.34am to a fire at a property in Green Lanes in Bilston.
"Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene.
" Upon arrival, crews found one woman in a critical condition. Staff worked to administer advanced life support on scene before continuing treatment on blue lights to New Cross Hospital.
"A man, woman and two children were also assessed and discharged on scene.”


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Aston Villa news LIVE: Liverpool backed to pip Man Utd to transfer as manager reveals Grealish plan

Welcome to Friday 's live Aston Villa blog , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
It 's all eyes on @ @ @ @ @ for Villa this week , who will be looking to bounce back from the crushing @ @ @ @ @ home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday .
Dean Smith 's men make the trip to @ @ @ @ @ on Southampton .
The Saints will be looking to put a gap between themselves and @ @ @ @ @ Villa will be looking to drag them back into the fight .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ 's game on the south coast , we will have all of the last transfer @ @ @ @ @ updates on Wembley tickets - which have now sold out .
To keep up to @ @ @ @ @ B6 in our dedicated blog below .

Welcome to Friday's live Aston Villa blog, brought to you by BirminghamLive.
It's all eyes on another huge Premier League encounter for Villa this week, who will be looking to bounce back from the crushing, late 3-2 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, last weekend.
Dean Smith's squad make the trip to the south coast to take on Southampton. The Saints will be looking to put a gap between themselves and the relegation places, while Villa will be looking to drag them back into the fight.
As well as updates and previews for Saturday's game on the south coast, we will have all of the last transfer news and gossip, including updates on Wembley tickets - which have now sold out, and upcoming fixture changes.
To keep up to date with everything happening on B6 in our dedicated blog below.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Martin Lewis's damning message to BBC after Watchdog axed

TV presenter and Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis reacted to the news that Watchdog will only be a segment on BBC 's The One Show going forward .
He tweeted : `` Sad to hear Watchdog is being culled as a standalone programme ( and enveloped instead by the One Show ) .
`` Campaigning consumer journalism must remain a core public service .
I 'm glad to say @ itv is still committed to it , and is recommissioning my show for a 10th series '' .
The consumer rights programme , which has been a fixture on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs for two series a year , will appear throughout the year on the BBC 's flagship live nightly show .
Watchdog originally started as a weekly feature on BBC One 's news magazine programme Nationwide before it became a standalone series in 1985 .
The programme , which has aired more than 1,000 episodes , will move to The One Show in the spring .
A BBC source said that `` it 's expected to be a weekly fixture within The One Show not just twice a year so better for consumers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their issues . ''
The move comes after the BBC announced it had axed Victoria Derbyshire 's daily current affairs BBC Two programme because of cuts .
Hosts Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox will continue to be the faces of Watchdog , in which they investigate and expose the companies , institutions and fraudsters who rip off members of the public .
Alison Kirkham , controller BBC Factual , said that the move means Watchdog `` will achieve even greater prominence and success in raising awareness '' of viewers ' rights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ early peak , said : `` Watchdog has been tenaciously fighting for viewers rights since the strand started 40 years ago within Nationwide , so it 's fitting that in its anniversary year we are able to open up the potential for viewers to connect with the brand through The One Show . ''
The One Show 's editor Rob Unsworth added : `` Bringing the quality , investigative journalism of the much-loved and trusted Watchdog brand to viewers year-round is an exciting move and a great opportunity for The One Show ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team can react on behalf of consumers whenever stories come up . ''
As well as Derbyshire 's show , the BBC recently announced that there would be cuts to Newsnight , 5Live and other news output leading to around 450 job losses in a bid to `` reduce duplication '' and make savings .

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TV presenter and Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis reacted to the news that Watchdog will only be a segment on BBC's The One Show going forward.
He tweeted: "Sad to hear Watchdog is being culled as a standalone programme (and enveloped instead by the One Show).
"Campaigning consumer journalism must remain a core public service. I'm glad to say @itv is still committed to it, and is recommissioning my show for a 10th series".
The consumer rights programme, which has been a fixture on BBC One for 40 years and usually runs for two series a year, will appear throughout the year on the BBC's flagship live nightly show.
Watchdog originally started as a weekly feature on BBC One's news magazine programme Nationwide before it became a standalone series in 1985.
The programme, which has aired more than 1,000 episodes, will move to The One Show in the spring.
(Image: BBC)
A BBC source said that "it's expected to be a weekly fixture within The One Show not just twice a year so better for consumers to have year round presence to react to their issues."
The move comes after the BBC announced it had axed Victoria Derbyshire's daily current affairs BBC Two programme because of cuts.
Hosts Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox will continue to be the faces of Watchdog, in which they investigate and expose the companies, institutions and fraudsters who rip off members of the public.
Alison Kirkham, controller BBC Factual, said that the move means Watchdog "will achieve even greater prominence and success in raising awareness" of viewers' rights.
Carla-Maria Lawson, head of daytime and early peak, said: "Watchdog has been tenaciously fighting for viewers rights since the strand started 40 years ago within Nationwide, so it's fitting that in its anniversary year we are able to open up the potential for viewers to connect with the brand through The One Show."
The One Show's editor Rob Unsworth added: "Bringing the quality, investigative journalism of the much-loved and trusted Watchdog brand to viewers year-round is an exciting move and a great opportunity for The One Show; and means that more than ever the team can react on behalf of consumers whenever stories come up."
As well as Derbyshire's show, the BBC recently announced that there would be cuts to Newsnight, 5Live and other news output leading to around 450 job losses in a bid to "reduce duplication" and make savings.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Hungry Horse pub The Billesley in Kings Heath reviewed - and we test out the contactless pool table

It 's the city pub which has been the talk of the town - and country - over its genius contactless pool table .
Designed for the many of us who gave up carrying spare change long ago , The Billesley in Kings Heath now boasts a cashless gaming feature .
An image of the concept went viral this week , sending Twitter into a frenzy as it was branded `` the future '' by hundreds .
The chain , situated in Brook Lane , is one of the 284 Hungry Horse restaurants which have become synonymous with cheap pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rating on TripAdvisor , the popular pub is now a huge hit with locals who praised great-value dishes , friendly service and a cosy atmosphere following its 2013 refurb .
As in any of the chains , for just a tenner you can grab yourself a 8oz steak dinner , a burger meal or a plate of three gammon steaks - what 's not to love ?
But is the food any good ?
We put it to the test on a relatively quiet Wednesday afternoon .
The pub itself is huge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go with it too .
It was transformed and re-branded as a Hungry Horse pub in 2013 , which seems to have worked wonders for the building itself .
It now looks much more inviting after a lick of paint , graffiti removed and appears to have enhanced the area 's image .
We park up , enter and seat ourselves down on one of the many empty tables .
I 'm glad to feel a table that 's clean of sticky spots , as its often not the case in a pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still looks fresh and new after seven years .
Its artwork gives a proud nod to its location which I rather enjoyed .
There 's also plenty of space between the tables - a much-appreciated luxury when dining near families and young children .
There 's one huge fold-out menu with a vast variety of options ranging from steak , mixed grills and burgers to salads , baguettes and chicken pie .
Inside the slightly grease-stained menu , there 's amazing deals you would n't even think are feasible - including two meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fish-free fillets & chips , macaroni cheese , chicken tikka massala and chickpea and sweet potato curry are among those in the offer , which runs Monday to Friday .
It 's an order-at-the-bar situation but that 's no trouble seeing as we sat ourselves close enough for convinience .
The lack of a genuine smile on the cashier 's face tells me she 's just here to do a job , but I do n't mind - after all so am I .
It costs us just over £20 for our meal-for-two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8oz of steak - so I 'm more than happy to oblige at that price .
I check out the toilets while we wait for the food , popping my head in three different cubicles before finding one without loo roll strewn across the seat or floor .
But then again , that 's down to the people and from my experience , it 's only the posh spots where you do n't get that .
In total we wait around 15 minutes for our food to come , which gives me a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fresh .
A friendlier young waitress arrives , hot sizzling steak in one hand and a plate of gammon in the other .
We dig into the generous portions and to be honest , it 's pretty delicious as far as pub food goes .
I did ask for my steak medium rare , but there 's no doubt it 's well done from end to end .
But then again , this is is n't a specialist steak restaurant like Fiesta Del Asado or Gaucho , so I 'll let them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congealed close-up , but it was tasty alongside the tender steak , chunky chips and onion rings .
My colleague 's gammon looks and tastes decent too - and topped off with both a pineapple AND an egg , it 's certainly a crowd-pleaser .
Instead of dessert , we finish off the meal with a game on the new contactless pool table everyone 's raving about .
It 's just as easy as it seems , you pop your card on its side , £1 comes out of your account and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Definitely a great invention if like me , you carry only your debit card with you .
As well as the pool table , there 's other arcade-style games near to the toilets at the other end of the pub - also good to see if you 're a family needing to entertain older kids .
Meal for two for just over £20 , I 'm sure nobody 's complaining about that .
Our hearty portion dishes - and a drink each - came in at just £23.62 for the lot .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered : Overall , the meal was very tasty and great value for money .
The restaurant was quiet and pleasant when we visited , with various young families enjoying an early dinner out across the huge pub .
The tables were nicely spaced out , the decor was fresh and most importantly , the portions were generous .
The only downfalls - and the reason why I ca n't award a full 5/5 - were the slightly unkempt toilets , the sticky menu , the well-done steak I did n't ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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It's the city pub which has been the talk of the town - and country - over its genius contactless pool table.
Designed for the many of us who gave up carrying spare change long ago, The Billesley in Kings Heath now boasts a cashless gaming feature.
An image of the concept went viral this week, sending Twitter into a frenzy as it was branded "the future" by hundreds.
The chain, situated in Brook Lane, is one of the 284 Hungry Horse restaurants which have become synonymous with cheap pub grub.
And according to its four-star rating on TripAdvisor, the popular pub is now a huge hit with locals who praised great-value dishes, friendly service and a cosy atmosphere following its 2013 refurb.
As in any of the chains, for just a tenner you can grab yourself a 8oz steak dinner, a burger meal or a plate of three gammon steaks - what's not to love?
But is the food any good? We put it to the test on a relatively quiet Wednesday afternoon.
The pub
The pub itself is huge and also boasts a large car park to go with it too. It was transformed and re-branded as a Hungry Horse pub in 2013, which seems to have worked wonders for the building itself.
It now looks much more inviting after a lick of paint, graffiti removed and appears to have enhanced the area's image.
We park up, enter and seat ourselves down on one of the many empty tables. I'm glad to feel a table that's clean of sticky spots, as its often not the case in a pub chain.
The refurbished decor surrounding us still looks fresh and new after seven years. Its artwork gives a proud nod to its location which I rather enjoyed. There's also plenty of space between the tables - a much-appreciated luxury when dining near families and young children.
The food
There's one huge fold-out menu with a vast variety of options ranging from steak, mixed grills and burgers to salads, baguettes and chicken pie.
Inside the slightly grease-stained menu, there's amazing deals you wouldn't even think are feasible - including two meals for £8.99.
5oz gammon, vegan fish-free fillets & chips, macaroni cheese, chicken tikka massala and chickpea and sweet potato curry are among those in the offer, which runs Monday to Friday.
It's an order-at-the-bar situation but that's no trouble seeing as we sat ourselves close enough for convinience. The lack of a genuine smile on the cashier's face tells me she's just here to do a job, but I don't mind - after all so am I.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
It costs us just over £20 for our meal-for-two, including 15oz of gammon and an 8oz of steak - so I'm more than happy to oblige at that price.
I check out the toilets while we wait for the food, popping my head in three different cubicles before finding one without loo roll strewn across the seat or floor.
But then again, that's down to the people and from my experience, it's only the posh spots where you don't get that. In total we wait around 15 minutes for our food to come, which gives me a slight hope at least part of it is fresh.
A friendlier young waitress arrives, hot sizzling steak in one hand and a plate of gammon in the other.
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We dig into the generous portions and to be honest, it's pretty delicious as far as pub food goes. I did ask for my steak medium rare, but there's no doubt it's well done from end to end. But then again, this is isn't a specialist steak restaurant like Fiesta Del Asado or Gaucho, so I'll let them off.
The peppercorn sauce may look congealed close-up, but it was tasty alongside the tender steak, chunky chips and onion rings.
My colleague's gammon looks and tastes decent too - and topped off with both a pineapple AND an egg, it's certainly a crowd-pleaser.
Instead of dessert, we finish off the meal with a game on the new contactless pool table everyone's raving about. It's just as easy as it seems, you pop your card on its side, £1 comes out of your account and the balls are released ready to play.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Definitely a great invention if like me, you carry only your debit card with you. As well as the pool table, there's other arcade-style games near to the toilets at the other end of the pub - also good to see if you're a family needing to entertain older kids.
The cost
Meal for two for just over £20, I'm sure nobody's complaining about that.
Our hearty portion dishes - and a drink each - came in at just £23.62 for the lot.
Here is a full list of what we ordered:
8oz smothered steak sizzler - £9.97
15oz grilled gammon - £7.99
Kopparburg strawberry and lime - £4.05
A cup of tea - £1.79
Rating
4/5
Overall, the meal was very tasty and great value for money. The restaurant was quiet and pleasant when we visited, with various young families enjoying an early dinner out across the huge pub.
The tables were nicely spaced out, the decor was fresh and most importantly, the portions were generous.
The only downfalls - and the reason why I can't award a full 5/5 - were the slightly unkempt toilets, the sticky menu, the well-done steak I didn't ask for and the mediocre service from staff.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Stormzy's Instagram and Twitter deactivated and fans think they know why

The Heavy Is The Head rapper 's Instagram and Twitter pages appear to have been deactivated on Thursday .
Fans were met with a message that said `` This account does n't exist '' when they tried to access his Twitter page , while his Instagram said : `` Sorry , this page is n't available . ''
It comes the day after the 26-year-old , real name Michael Omari , was awarded the first Greggs black card .
The `` concierge card '' entitled him to order any of the baker 's products free of charge at any time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off a list of Stormzy 's recent achievements , including his Brit Award successes and stadium tours , adding : `` Now you really have it all . ''
The video suggested a list of delivery locations , saying `` Could be Glasto , could be Reading '' , in reference to Stormzy 's lyrics .
Some fans speculated that the move might be related to Stormzy 's ongoing spat with fellow rapper Wiley , sometimes dubbed the Godfather of Grime .
The pair have traded barbs over Stormzy 's decision to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wiley 's status as one of grime 's creators .
Stormzy was crowned Best Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Brit Awards on Tuesday night , while he also received two other nominations for best album and best single .

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Grime star Stormzy's social media accounts have disappeared overnight.
The Heavy Is The Head rapper's Instagram and Twitter pages appear to have been deactivated on Thursday.
Fans were met with a message that said "This account doesn't exist" when they tried to access his Twitter page, while his Instagram said: "Sorry, this page isn't available."
It comes the day after the 26-year-old, real name Michael Omari, was awarded the first Greggs black card.
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The "concierge card" entitled him to order any of the baker's products free of charge at any time.
A video accompanying the gift reeled off a list of Stormzy's recent achievements, including his Brit Award successes and stadium tours, adding: "Now you really have it all."
The video suggested a list of delivery locations, saying "Could be Glasto, could be Reading", in reference to Stormzy's lyrics.
Some fans speculated that the move might be related to Stormzy's ongoing spat with fellow rapper Wiley, sometimes dubbed the Godfather of Grime.
The pair have traded barbs over Stormzy's decision to work with pop artists including Ed Sheeran, and Wiley's status as one of grime's creators.
Stormzy was crowned Best Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Brit Awards on Tuesday night, while he also received two other nominations for best album and best single.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Unlimited alcohol set to be banned on all-inclusive Magaluf and Ibiza holidays

Visitors to some of Europe 's liveliest party resorts will be forced to rein in their excesses as all-inclusive packages scrap unlimited booze .
The number of free alcoholic drinks handed out at hotels in the Balearic islands will be restricted as part of a crackdown on health , safety and anti-social behaviour .
It is understood that guests will be now be limited to drinks with lunch and evening meals .
Self-serve arrangements are also set to be scrapped as authorities pledge a 'zero tolerance ' of rowdy behaviour .
Popular tourist destinations including Magaluf and Playa de Palma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West End of San Antonio in Ibiza will be affected by the new regulation - although revised contractual agreements with hotel chains still have to be confirmed .
However those who booked holidays before the January 23 2020 , will not have the all-inclusive limit applied , according to ABTA - the Association of British Travel Agents , the Manchester Eveing News reports .
A spokesperson for ABTA explained : `` ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers , as well as the welfare of local communities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Balearic Islands authorities to limit anti-social behaviour have potential to cause confusion for UK holidaymakers , so we welcome the recent clarification from the authorities , including that the restrictions will only apply to certain limited areas in Mallorca and Ibiza rather than the whole of the Balearics as originally proposed .
`` It is important to note that the limits on alcoholic drinks in all-inclusive hotels does not apply to any holidays booked before 23 January 2020 , for travel during 2020 .
`` For all-inclusive holidays booked after that date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agent or operator selling the holiday , as the exemption will still apply if there was an existing contract between the hotel and the tour operator agreed before that date .
`` ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government , ABTA Members and other parties , to encourage clear communication and exchange of information , in order to ensure holidaymakers travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience . ''
The Balearic Islands ' government introduced a wave of new regulations earlier this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Under these rules , organised pub crawls and alcohol-based excursions will no longer be allowed to be advertised or held , bars and pubs wo n't be able to host happy hours .
Party boats will not be able to advertise in the regions , and they will be banned from drop off/pick up guests at the hotspots .
Meanwhile , hours where shops can sell alcohol will also be limited .

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Visitors to some of Europe's liveliest party resorts will be forced to rein in their excesses as all-inclusive packages scrap unlimited booze.
The number of free alcoholic drinks handed out at hotels in the Balearic islands will be restricted as part of a crackdown on health, safety and anti-social behaviour.
It is understood that guests will be now be limited to drinks with lunch and evening meals. Self-serve arrangements are also set to be scrapped as authorities pledge a 'zero tolerance' of rowdy behaviour.
Popular tourist destinations including Magaluf and Playa de Palma in Majorca, as well as the West End of San Antonio in Ibiza will be affected by the new regulation - although revised contractual agreements with hotel chains still have to be confirmed.
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However those who booked holidays before the January 23 2020, will not have the all-inclusive limit applied, according to ABTA - the Association of British Travel Agents, the Manchester Eveing News reports.
A spokesperson for ABTA explained: "ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the welfare of local communities.
"Some of the measures introduced by the Balearic Islands authorities to limit anti-social behaviour have potential to cause confusion for UK holidaymakers, so we welcome the recent clarification from the authorities, including that the restrictions will only apply to certain limited areas in Mallorca and Ibiza rather than the whole of the Balearics as originally proposed.
"It is important to note that the limits on alcoholic drinks in all-inclusive hotels does not apply to any holidays booked before 23 January 2020, for travel during 2020.
"For all-inclusive holidays booked after that date, we recommend that customers check with the agent or operator selling the holiday, as the exemption will still apply if there was an existing contract between the hotel and the tour operator agreed before that date.
"ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government, ABTA Members and other parties, to encourage clear communication and exchange of information, in order to ensure holidaymakers travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience."
The Balearic Islands' government introduced a wave of new regulations earlier this year, which came into force at the same time.
Under these rules, organised pub crawls and alcohol-based excursions will no longer be allowed to be advertised or held, bars and pubs won't be able to host happy hours.
Party boats will not be able to advertise in the regions, and they will be banned from drop off/pick up guests at the hotspots.
Meanwhile, hours where shops can sell alcohol will also be limited.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--CCTV shows thug battering gay couple before punching brave waitress in 'unprovoked' attack

CCTV shows the moment a thug attacks a Midland gay couple and leaves waitress bloodied outside of a restaurant in an 'unprovoked ' attack .
Philip Sexton , 54 , confronted Sarah Liversidge , her son and his boyfriend who are from Worcestershire outside a Gino D'Acampo restaurant on Park Row in Leeds on January 25 .
The 54-year-old , of Alderton Crescent , Moortown , threw punches at the couple before attacking a brave waitress who tried to intervene , reports Leeds Live .
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join our Facebook group here Sexton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the face , before yanking her hair as she tried to get away .
Mrs Liversidge and her husband Ross Liversidge , who live in Worcestershire , had travelled to Leeds that night with their son , to celebrate his boyfriend 's 22nd birthday .
Mr Liversidge , who ran out of the restaurant to help when he heard his wife screaming , told Leeds Live : `` It really shocked us , they were just stood there chatting and having a cigarette .
`` It was completely unprovoked and nasty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way , and then went for the boys .
`` He also hit the waitress with a haymaker when she intervened .
Her nose was bruised and her face was covered in blood , but she was still giving him some stick .
`` The assault has had a huge effect on all three victims .
We are not from Leeds and will never return .
We were there to celebrate one of the boys ' birthdays and meet his parents for the first time .
`` What should have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upset .
He added : `` It 's been a horrific time for us .
The boys have found that the attack has completely changed them and they are nervous about going out . ''
Sexton pleaded guilty to four charges of assault by beating at Leeds Magistrates ' Court and on Wednesday , February 19 he received a 12-month community order and was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work .

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CCTV shows the moment a thug attacks a Midland gay couple and leaves waitress bloodied outside of a restaurant in an 'unprovoked' attack.
Philip Sexton, 54, confronted Sarah Liversidge, her son and his boyfriend who are from Worcestershire outside a Gino D'Acampo restaurant on Park Row in Leeds on January 25.
The 54-year-old, of Alderton Crescent, Moortown, threw punches at the couple before attacking a brave waitress who tried to intervene, reports Leeds Live.
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Sexton is then seen punching the female waitress in the face, before yanking her hair as she tried to get away.
Mrs Liversidge and her husband Ross Liversidge, who live in Worcestershire, had travelled to Leeds that night with their son, to celebrate his boyfriend's 22nd birthday.
Mr Liversidge, who ran out of the restaurant to help when he heard his wife screaming, told Leeds Live: "It really shocked us, they were just stood there chatting and having a cigarette.
"It was completely unprovoked and nasty.
"He pushed my wife out of the way, and then went for the boys.
"He also hit the waitress with a haymaker when she intervened. Her nose was bruised and her face was covered in blood, but she was still giving him some stick.
"The assault has had a huge effect on all three victims. We are not from Leeds and will never return. We were there to celebrate one of the boys' birthdays and meet his parents for the first time.
"What should have been a really happy event ended in violence and upset.
He added: "It's been a horrific time for us. The boys have found that the attack has completely changed them and they are nervous about going out."
Sexton pleaded guilty to four charges of assault by beating at Leeds Magistrates' Court and on Wednesday, February 19 he received a 12-month community order and was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Town centre flat sells for £1 - because nobody can get to it or knows what's inside

A town centre flat with stunning river views has sold for £1 - because no-one can get to it , has ever lived in it or knows what 's inside .
The remarkable property comprises of one 129 sq ft room with no doors - nestled between shops above a high street .
It has one long window at the front overlooking a river and with far-reaching town views over picturesque Wisbech , Cambs .
But there is no access via stairs and the room is boarded up - so no-one knows what is inside .
There is no record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived there and it is suspended above an alleyway - with no way to even reach it .
Despite its limitations it sold at auction by Norfolk-based auctioneers William H Brown , with an initial guide price of £100 .
But this guide price dropped to £1 at the last minute - and a local unnamed businessman snapped it up .
The contents and condition of the unusual property remain a mystery as even the auctioneers were unable to access it .
When it first went on their books , auctions partner Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the weirdest ones we 've had at auction '' , and admitted it was `` probably just full of cobwebs '' .
The unusual property , located at 5-6 Nene Quay , is in a terrace of old buildings , believed to have been built as granaries or shops in the 16th century .
Today , it sits between Tasty China restaurant at number 5 , and Bridge Insurance office next door .
Fenland District Council , which has owned it since 1966 , put it up for sale alongside other `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ H Brown .
The auctioneers said it was the cheapest they had ever seen a property sell for .
But the buyer will actually have paid more in fees than the actual price of the property , paying around £1,000 in total and no doubt paid for the lot in full rather than simply putting a deposit down .
The auction details state : `` This is an opportunity to acquire a flying freehold which extends over part of a vehicular access passageway and comprises a single , currently inaccessible room , measuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited information and we have not , at this stage , gained access . ''
A 'flying freehold ' means it has no structure underneath but extends over a passageway .
Flying freeholds are most common where an older , large building has been converted into a number of smaller properties .
At some point the room may have belonged to the building next door but somehow got separated over time .

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A town centre flat with stunning river views has sold for £1 - because no-one can get to it, has ever lived in it or knows what's inside.
The remarkable property comprises of one 129 sq ft room with no doors - nestled between shops above a high street.
It has one long window at the front overlooking a river and with far-reaching town views over picturesque Wisbech, Cambs.
But there is no access via stairs and the room is boarded up - so no-one knows what is inside.
There is no record of anyone ever having used it or lived there and it is suspended above an alleyway - with no way to even reach it.
Despite its limitations it sold at auction by Norfolk-based auctioneers William H Brown, with an initial guide price of £100.
But this guide price dropped to £1 at the last minute - and a local unnamed businessman snapped it up.
The contents and condition of the unusual property remain a mystery as even the auctioneers were unable to access it.
When it first went on their books, auctions partner Victoria Reek described it as "certainly one of the weirdest ones we've had at auction", and admitted it was "probably just full of cobwebs".
(Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
The unusual property, located at 5-6 Nene Quay, is in a terrace of old buildings, believed to have been built as granaries or shops in the 16th century.
Today, it sits between Tasty China restaurant at number 5, and Bridge Insurance office next door.
Fenland District Council, which has owned it since 1966, put it up for sale alongside other "surplus properties" with Norwich-based auctioneers William H Brown.
(Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
The auctioneers said it was the cheapest they had ever seen a property sell for.
But the buyer will actually have paid more in fees than the actual price of the property, paying around £1,000 in total and no doubt paid for the lot in full rather than simply putting a deposit down.
(Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
The auction details state: "This is an opportunity to acquire a flying freehold which extends over part of a vehicular access passageway and comprises a single, currently inaccessible room, measuring approximately 12 sqm.
"There is limited information and we have not, at this stage, gained access."
A 'flying freehold' means it has no structure underneath but extends over a passageway.
Flying freeholds are most common where an older, large building has been converted into a number of smaller properties.
(Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
At some point the room may have belonged to the building next door but somehow got separated over time.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Man fights for life in Birmingham hospital after industrial accident at factory

A man has been left critically injured following an `` industrial accident '' in the Midlands .
The man was rushed to hospital in Birmingham , where he is currently being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
The man was among two hospitalised after the incident unfolded at a Stoke-on-Trent factory in the early hours of this morning .
Emergency services were called to Goodwin Steels , off Ivy House Road , Hanley , just after 1am today ( Friday February 22 ) , reports StokeonTrentLive , our sister title .
One of those injured was taken to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'life threatening ' .
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said : `` Shortly after 1am this morning ( 21 February ) Staffordshire Police were notified of an incident at a business premises on Ivy House Road in Hanley by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service .
`` Officers arrived and dealt with an apparent industrial accident at Goodwin Steels .
`` Two men were injured - with one taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with life threatening injuries .
He remains in a critical condition .
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A man has been left critically injured following an "industrial accident" in the Midlands.
The man was rushed to hospital in Birmingham, where he is currently being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The man was among two hospitalised after the incident unfolded at a Stoke-on-Trent factory in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to Goodwin Steels, off Ivy House Road, Hanley, just after 1am today (Friday February 22), reports StokeonTrentLive, our sister title.
One of those injured was taken to the QE - with police describing his injuries as 'life threatening'.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Shortly after 1am this morning (21 February) Staffordshire Police were notified of an incident at a business premises on Ivy House Road in Hanley by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
"Officers arrived and dealt with an apparent industrial accident at Goodwin Steels.
"Two men were injured - with one taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with life threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition.
"The Health and Safety Executive has been informed."


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Aston Villa players blown away by Mbwana Samatta in training

Jack Grealish , Tyrone Mings , Ezri Konsa & Co have been taken aback by Mbwana Samatta 's blistering form in training at Bodymoor .
The Tanzanian spent time in Dubai prior to Spurs building up his fitness - and Dean Smith has been blown away by the results .
`` He has surprised a lot of our players how good he is , '' explained Smith , who 's worked with Samatta for a month now .
`` He has great movement and understands the game .
He can link up well and is good aerially .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He can only be an asset . ''
The 27-year-old headed in his first goal on his Premier League debut for Villa at Bournemouth before following up with a relentless 80-minute showing against Tottenham .
Samatta pressed Toby Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez from the get-go - and had the centre-back duo in trouble throughout .
It was the striker 's presence which forced Belgian Alderweireld into a gilt-edged error to gift Villa a deserved lead and , ahead of leading the line at Southampton , the January signing said : `` ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not quite there yet .
I feel like I 'll be 100 per cent at Aston Villa real soon .
`` The big difference is the physical battle here , it 's different to the Belgian league .
The speed of the game is also different .
You have to be 100 per cent , fully-fit to play here .
It 's not as easy . ''
Speaking to Villa TV , Samatta said his goal at Bournemouth on the south coast was vital - to prove to his team-mates that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very important for me , '' he said , `` but also for my team-mates to know OK , he 's good , he can score goals .
You have to build confidence around myself and my team-mates .
`` That is my job ( to score goals ) .
When you join a new team , they 're just looking for that .
How well he can score .
`` I now start to understand some players , what they 're qualities are .
I know Ghazi looks for the cross , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( against Spurs ) .
`` I know Ghazi likes to dribble but when he gets a chance to cross he will not resist , he will just put it there .
I know Jacky is good with the ball , he is brilliant .
Sometimes he 'll look for the one-two or sometimes he wants you to give him space so he can take a defender .
`` I try to adapt to them and make a good connection .
I 'm a striker when we create a lot of strikers I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm the main man there .
It 's easier when we create chances .
If we continue to show what we have showed , we can get a lot of points . ''
On settling into life at Bodymoor Heath HQ , Samatta added : `` Everybody 's my best friend .
Sometimes I meet with Marvelous Nakamba , he picks me up , we go to a restaurant or town shopping .
Everybody 's important for me .
We 're all family , we 're all connected . ''

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Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa & Co have been taken aback by Mbwana Samatta's blistering form in training at Bodymoor.
The Tanzanian spent time in Dubai prior to Spurs building up his fitness - and Dean Smith has been blown away by the results.
"He has surprised a lot of our players how good he is," explained Smith, who's worked with Samatta for a month now.
"He has great movement and understands the game. He can link up well and is good aerially. He has his first Premier League goal as well. He can only be an asset."
The 27-year-old headed in his first goal on his Premier League debut for Villa at Bournemouth before following up with a relentless 80-minute showing against Tottenham.
Samatta pressed Toby Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez from the get-go - and had the centre-back duo in trouble throughout.
It was the striker's presence which forced Belgian Alderweireld into a gilt-edged error to gift Villa a deserved lead and, ahead of leading the line at Southampton, the January signing said: "(Fitness) is getting better. I'm not quite there yet. I feel like I'll be 100 per cent at Aston Villa real soon.
"The big difference is the physical battle here, it's different to the Belgian league. The speed of the game is also different. You have to be 100 per cent, fully-fit to play here. It's not as easy."
Speaking to Villa TV, Samatta said his goal at Bournemouth on the south coast was vital - to prove to his team-mates that he's good enough.
"That was very important for me," he said, "but also for my team-mates to know OK, he's good, he can score goals. You have to build confidence around myself and my team-mates.
"That is my job (to score goals). When you join a new team, they're just looking for that. How well he can score.
"I now start to understand some players, what they're qualities are. I know Ghazi looks for the cross, I tried to be available for him (against Spurs).
"I know Ghazi likes to dribble but when he gets a chance to cross he will not resist, he will just put it there. I know Jacky is good with the ball, he is brilliant. Sometimes he'll look for the one-two or sometimes he wants you to give him space so he can take a defender.
"I try to adapt to them and make a good connection. I'm a striker when we create a lot of strikers I'm sure I'll be there, I'm the main man there. It's easier when we create chances. If we continue to show what we have showed, we can get a lot of points."
On settling into life at Bodymoor Heath HQ, Samatta added: "Everybody's my best friend. Sometimes I meet with Marvelous Nakamba, he picks me up, we go to a restaurant or town shopping. Everybody's important for me. We're all family, we're all connected."


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Bullied boy, 9, telling mum 'he wants to die' leaves This Morning viewers heartbroken

This Morning has shared a viral video of a boy heartbreakingly sobbing - and admitting he wants to die .
The clip of the boy , aged just nine , has spread like wildfire on Facebook and Twitter , with social media users left emotional after watching it .
Today , Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley discussed the effects and impact of bullying .
They played the video , which centres on an Australian boy , after it racked up 18million views .
The clip has gone viral and sparked an outpouring of concern , with Hugh Jackman , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kid .
Dissociation and dissociative disorders - Clinic for Dissociative Studies clinicfordissociativestudies.com , Epilepsy Action epilepsy.org.uk , European Society for Trauma and Dissociation estd.org , First Person Plural firstpersonplural.org.uk , The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation ( ISSTD ) isst-d.org , Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder ( NEAD ) nonepilepticattackdisorder.org.uk , National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ( NSPCC ) nspcc.org.uk , Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors ( PODS ) pods-online.org.uk , Survivors UK survivorsuk.org , The Survivors Trust thesurvivorstrust.org Eating disorders - You can also talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711 .
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He tells his mum , who subsequently shared the video : `` I want to die right now . ''
His mum reacts by saying : `` I want people to know , parents , educators , teachers , this is the effect that bullying has , this is what bullying does . ''
The video has been shared more than 300,000 times on Facebook and has more than 150,000 comments .
This Morning returns to ITV1 on Monday morning , after Richard and Judy presented Friday 's show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eamonn Holmes .

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This Morning has shared a viral video of a boy heartbreakingly sobbing - and admitting he wants to die.
The clip of the boy, aged just nine, has spread like wildfire on Facebook and Twitter, with social media users left emotional after watching it.
Today, Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley discussed the effects and impact of bullying.
They played the video, which centres on an Australian boy, after it racked up 18million views.
The clip has gone viral and sparked an outpouring of concern, with Hugh Jackman, the star of Logan, reaching out to the kid.
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In the clip, we see nine-year-old Australian boy Quaden in tears, sitting in his car after being picked up from school.
He tells his mum, who subsequently shared the video: "I want to die right now."
His mum reacts by saying: "I want people to know, parents, educators, teachers, this is the effect that bullying has, this is what bullying does."
Quaden has Achondroplasia, a common form of Dwarfism.
The video has been shared more than 300,000 times on Facebook and has more than 150,000 comments.
This Morning returns to ITV1 on Monday morning, after Richard and Judy presented Friday's show as they replaced Ruth Langsford and husband Eamonn Holmes.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Wolverhampton coronavirus couple want Butlin's holiday after all-clear

Wolverhampton honeymooner Alan Steele joked he was on his way to Butlins after being given the all-clear from the coronavirus .
Mr Steele , who was a passenger on the virus-stricken cruise liner Diamond Princess , was reunited with his wife Wendy after both tested negative for the conditions and prepared to fly home from Japan , where the ship is moored .
A repatriation flight , initially due to leave on Friday , will now depart in the early hours of Saturday , local time , the PA news agency understands .
More than 70 British nationals quarantined on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ship on Friday night .
The passengers are due to land at Boscombe Down Ministry of Defence base , near Salisbury in Wiltshire .
Only those without symptoms will be able to board the plane , and all the passengers will be taken to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral for 14 days of quarantine .
Mr Steele posted on Facebook : `` Wendy 's test was negative so Butlins the Wirral here we come for 14 days . ''
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew have been infected , accounting for more than half of all the confirmed coronavirus cases outside of China .
The four Britons on board the Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus will not be on the flight .
David and Sally Abel , from Northamptonshire , are now being treated in a Japanese hospital after spending days shut in their cabin following their diagnosis with the virus .
In a Facebook post , Mr Abel said he and his wife were `` in the best place '' and said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 three times after treatment .
`` See you all before you know it , '' he added .
Meanwhile , Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship , the Westerdam , and who have been cleared for travel are being assisted by the Foreign Office to make their way home .
The group are receiving health advice and being helped with commercial flight bookings .
All have tested negative after one case was diagnosed on board .
It is unclear how many Britons are returning and whether some British passengers had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PHE ) said airport health teams would meet the flights and speak to Westerdam passengers about any symptoms .
If they do not have symptoms , passengers will be given health advice and told to self-isolate at home for 14 days but , if they have symptoms , they will be taken to hospital for testing .

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Wolverhampton honeymooner Alan Steele joked he was on his way to Butlins after being given the all-clear from the coronavirus.
Mr Steele, who was a passenger on the virus-stricken cruise liner Diamond Princess, was reunited with his wife Wendy after both tested negative for the conditions and prepared to fly home from Japan, where the ship is moored.
A repatriation flight, initially due to leave on Friday, will now depart in the early hours of Saturday, local time, the PA news agency understands.
More than 70 British nationals quarantined on the Diamond Princess will leave the cruise ship on Friday night.
The passengers are due to land at Boscombe Down Ministry of Defence base, near Salisbury in Wiltshire.
Only those without symptoms will be able to board the plane, and all the passengers will be taken to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral for 14 days of quarantine.
Mr Steele posted on Facebook: "Wendy's test was negative so Butlins the Wirral here we come for 14 days."
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama, a total of 634 passengers and crew have been infected, accounting for more than half of all the confirmed coronavirus cases outside of China.
The four Britons on board the Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus will not be on the flight.
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David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, are now being treated in a Japanese hospital after spending days shut in their cabin following their diagnosis with the virus.
In a Facebook post, Mr Abel said he and his wife were "in the best place" and said the couple will need to test negative for Covid-19 three times after treatment.
"See you all before you know it," he added.
Meanwhile, Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship, the Westerdam, and who have been cleared for travel are being assisted by the Foreign Office to make their way home.
The group are receiving health advice and being helped with commercial flight bookings. All have tested negative after one case was diagnosed on board.
It is unclear how many Britons are returning and whether some British passengers had already returned.
Public Health England (PHE) said airport health teams would meet the flights and speak to Westerdam passengers about any symptoms.
If they do not have symptoms, passengers will be given health advice and told to self-isolate at home for 14 days but, if they have symptoms, they will be taken to hospital for testing.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Love Island extended as one couple dumped from villa days before final

Love Island fans will be treated to an extended episode tonight as one more couple faces being dumped from the villa .
The ITV2 show will last an extra five minutes as the Islanders are joined by their families before a final pairing is sent home .
There are currently five couples remaining in the villa but only four can go through to Sunday 's grand final - which means one more couple has to go home .
Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite couple last night and the pair with the fewest votes will be sent packing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Finn Tapp , Siânise Fudge and Luke Trotman , Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott , Jess Gale and Ched Uzor and Priscilla Anyabu and Mike Boateng - will be joined by some extra special visitors this evening in their last hoorah before the final .
The Gale twins are expected to be reunited following Eve 's brutal dumping right at the start of the series .
She 's reportedly jetted back to South Africa to see her sister and meet Ched .
A source told The Sun : `` Eve has missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the chance to come back and see her before her time on the show is up .
`` TV bosses think it will be a really heartwarming moment - and a nice treat for viewers who have stayed with the show since the start . ''
It could be a big moment for Ched as Jess has said that their relationship can not become 'exclusive ' until he gets the nod from Eve .

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Love Island fans will be treated to an extended episode tonight as one more couple faces being dumped from the villa.
The ITV2 show will last an extra five minutes as the Islanders are joined by their families before a final pairing is sent home.
There are currently five couples remaining in the villa but only four can go through to Sunday's grand final - which means one more couple has to go home.
Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite couple last night and the pair with the fewest votes will be sent packing tonight.
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The couples - Paige Turley and Finn Tapp, Siânise Fudge and Luke Trotman, Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott, Jess Gale and Ched Uzor and Priscilla Anyabu and Mike Boateng - will be joined by some extra special visitors this evening in their last hoorah before the final.
The Gale twins are expected to be reunited following Eve's brutal dumping right at the start of the series. She's reportedly jetted back to South Africa to see her sister and meet Ched.
A source told The Sun: "Eve has missed Jess so much, so she jumped at the chance to come back and see her before her time on the show is up.
"TV bosses think it will be a really heartwarming moment - and a nice treat for viewers who have stayed with the show since the start."
It could be a big moment for Ched as Jess has said that their relationship cannot become 'exclusive' until he gets the nod from Eve.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--ISIS supporter Safiyya Amira Shaikh admits plotting to bomb St Paul's Cathedral

A supporter of the Islamic State terror group has pleaded guilty to plotting to bomb St Paul 's Cathedral and @ @ @ @ @ Shaikh , 36 , from Hayes , Middlesex , admitted preparation of terrorist acts and @ @ @ @ @ a hearing at the Old Bailey .
The charge states that Shaikh made contact with @ @ @ @ @ and went on a reconnaissance trip to scope out the historic site and a hotel @ @ @ @ @ .
She prepared the words of a pledge of allegiance to the group , also @ @ @ @ @ , between August 2019 and October 2019 .
She also shared terrorist documents via groups @ @ @ @ @ over the same period .
The defendant , who wore black robe , spoke quietly @ @ @ @ @ pleas before Mr Justice Sweeney at the Old Bailey on Friday .
Mr Justice Sweeney @ @ @ @ @ sentencing on May 12 .
The judge ordered that the defence should serve any psychiatric @ @ @ @ @

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A supporter of the Islamic State terror group has pleaded guilty to plotting to bomb St Paul's Cathedral and a hotel.
Safiyya Amira Shaikh, 36, from Hayes, Middlesex, admitted preparation of terrorist acts and dissemination of terrorist publications at a hearing at the Old Bailey.
The charge states that Shaikh made contact with someone who could prepare explosives and went on a reconnaissance trip to scope out the historic site and a hotel as locations to plant bombs.
She prepared the words of a pledge of allegiance to the group, also known as Isis or Daesh, between August 2019 and October 2019.
She also shared terrorist documents via groups using the Telegram messaging app over the same period.
The defendant, who wore black robe, spoke quietly as she entered her guilty pleas before Mr Justice Sweeney at the Old Bailey on Friday.
Mr Justice Sweeney ordered pre-sentence reports ahead of sentencing on May 12.
The judge ordered that the defence should serve any psychiatric report by April 3.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Aston Villa fans are saying the same thing about John Terry training session

Earlier today , Aston Villa documented a training day at Bodymoor Heath on it 's media channels .
The whole session , in it 's entirety took place before the cameras - and BirminghamLive 's Villa writer Ashley Preece documented the day in a longer read .
To publicise the short film of the day , Villa shared a small clip of one training game on their Twitter account , leading to a harsh reaction from some Villa fans .
`` You have to play the ball over and behind the disk to Jack , '' explains Terry in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got to keep it up one touch .
So you , Drinks , Ez , Fred , and then Dougie 's got ta then finish in the goal .
You get one ball , stay behind .
You 've got to stay behind the goal to count it .
If you miss the target , go and get your ball .
You get one ball . ''
In the session , JT selected four teams of five players - with one team having the keep the ball a touch up before shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball to the next team .
You get one touch to show your moves off .
Plenty of fans jumped on the easy joke - 'do some defending training ' was seen in the replies .
However , some defended the session - telling others that they would do no better and do n't have the knowledge to critique a training session in a valid manner .
Jonah : I think I 'd spend a bit more time teaching them how to defend .
@ Longclaw9 : Practice long balls over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them like clowns ... .
please .
Thompson : Do it with a blindfold on .
I am open to a contract offer and available on a Bosman .
Edward : That doesn ’ t look like a challenging drill for premier league players .
PJ : Wow thats what you 're doing in training , thought you might be concentrating on defending or something .
Robert : Need to practice defending corners as we looked very unorganised against Spurs .
Also , practice with two strikers up top as well .
Glen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drills than this ... Tenman : The state of the comments below this post - BigGaz81 on Twitter announced # avfc new first team coach !
He ’ ll be joined by philavfc67 .
The general fan opinion is a little unfair on the session - a slim vertical slice of a long day out - which is meant to be a fun warm-up led by Terry .
It was a long day at Bodymoor Heath , and this session was just a small portion - and the general fan verdict on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After all , it ca n't just be tough runs around the track and gruelling military exercises .
There 's room for fun and games , even at the top - and the average fan ca n't hope to critique Terry 's training session with any authority at all .

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Earlier today, Aston Villa documented a training day at Bodymoor Heath on it's media channels.
The whole session, in it's entirety took place before the cameras - and BirminghamLive's Villa writer Ashley Preece documented the day in a longer read.
To publicise the short film of the day, Villa shared a small clip of one training game on their Twitter account, leading to a harsh reaction from some Villa fans.
The snippet from VillaTV shows Villa assistant John Terry leading a small, fun session.
"You have to play the ball over and behind the disk to Jack," explains Terry in the clip. "Jack between you you've got to keep it up one touch. So you, Drinks, Ez, Fred, and then Dougie's gotta then finish in the goal. You get one ball, stay behind. You've got to stay behind the goal to count it. If you miss the target, go and get your ball. You get one ball."
In the session, JT selected four teams of five players - with one team having the keep the ball a touch up before shooting into a smaller goal, before giving the ball to the next team. You get one touch to show your moves off.
Plenty of fans jumped on the easy joke - 'do some defending training' was seen in the replies.
However, some defended the session - telling others that they would do no better and don't have the knowledge to critique a training session in a valid manner.
Here's the reaction.
Jonah: I think I'd spend a bit more time teaching them how to defend.
James: Practice a bit of defending lads.
@Longclaw9: Practice long balls over the top, and how not to defend them like clowns.... please.
Dean: Class this is.
Thompson: Do it with a blindfold on. I am open to a contract offer and available on a Bosman.
Edward: That doesn’t look like a challenging drill for premier league players.
PJ: Wow thats what you're doing in training , thought you might be concentrating on defending or something.
Robert: Need to practice defending corners as we looked very unorganised against Spurs. Also, practice with two strikers up top as well.
Glen: Surely they should be doing better drills than this...
Tenman: The state of the comments below this post - BigGaz81 on Twitter announced #avfc new first team coach! He’ll be joined by philavfc67.
The general fan opinion is a little unfair on the session - a slim vertical slice of a long day out - which is meant to be a fun warm-up led by Terry.
It was a long day at Bodymoor Heath, and this session was just a small portion - and the general fan verdict on the clip seems to be a little harsh.
After all, it can't just be tough runs around the track and gruelling military exercises. There's room for fun and games, even at the top - and the average fan can't hope to critique Terry's training session with any authority at all.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--Love Island's Mike and Priscilla cruelly dumped - but they're already planning first date away from

Love Island's Mike and Priscilla cruelly dumped - but they're already planning first date away from villa

Love Island 's Priscilla Anyabu said boyfriend Mike Boateng will have to 'pull something special out of the bag ' when the couple go on their first date away from the villa .
The loved-up pair left the villa at the end of Friday 's episode after learning they had received the fewest votes from viewers for 'favourite couple . '
Mike had asked Priscilla to officially become his girlfriend , and the third couple of the villa were sealed with a kiss - but their South Afircan bliss did not last long as they were booted out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Priscilla said : `` I didn ’ t expect to find someone , I thought I may walk out of this single .
So to have a boyfriend - who asked me in front of the world - it was so surreal but I ’ m happy it ’ s Mike .
`` He was always honest and straight up about it .
Honesty goes a very long way for me , as well as transparency .
When we met in person it was like we always knew each other .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were set on me .
From the start he has been so transparent and he ’ s only had eyes for me . ''
She claimed the couple had a promising future outside the villa .
Priscilla , 22 , added : `` Mike plans on moving to London .
Even before I came into the picture , his plan was to move but now it ’ s even more solidified .
We are going to be around each other and we ’ ve just talked about continuously growing .
We are just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble first . ''
About that first date , she went on : `` He is going to have to pull it out of the bag .
As long as it is sentimental and he puts in effort , any date will be fine .
If we get as far as a proposal one day , I really don ’ t know what he ’ ll do , Love Island might have to help him once again . ''
Mike , 24 , was also overjoyed to be leaving the villa as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It feels good .
I came in hoping I was going to find someone I could spend the rest of my life with and potentially I feel like that ’ s where I ’ m going with Priscilla .
We ’ re excited .
We ’ ll see what the world has to offer us . ''

Love Island's Priscilla Anyabu said boyfriend Mike Boateng will have to 'pull something special out of the bag' when the couple go on their first date away from the villa.
The loved-up pair left the villa at the end of Friday's episode after learning they had received the fewest votes from viewers for 'favourite couple.'
Mike had asked Priscilla to officially become his girlfriend, and the third couple of the villa were sealed with a kiss - but their South Afircan bliss did not last long as they were booted out of the villa.
Speaking during her exit interview, Priscilla said: "I didn’t expect to find someone, I thought I may walk out of this single. So to have a boyfriend - who asked me in front of the world - it was so surreal but I’m happy it’s Mike.
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"He was always honest and straight up about it. Honesty goes a very long way for me, as well as transparency. When we met in person it was like we always knew each other. It just felt so relaxed. His eyes were set on me. From the start he has been so transparent and he’s only had eyes for me."
She claimed the couple had a promising future outside the villa.
Priscilla, 22, added: "Mike plans on moving to London. Even before I came into the picture, his plan was to move but now it’s even more solidified. We are going to be around each other and we’ve just talked about continuously growing. We are just enjoying building our relationship outside of our bubble first."
About that first date, she went on: "He is going to have to pull it out of the bag. As long as it is sentimental and he puts in effort, any date will be fine. If we get as far as a proposal one day, I really don’t know what he’ll do, Love Island might have to help him once again."
Mike, 24, was also overjoyed to be leaving the villa as part of a couple. He said: "It feels good. I came in hoping I was going to find someone I could spend the rest of my life with and potentially I feel like that’s where I’m going with Priscilla. We’re excited. We’ll see what the world has to offer us."
Love Island continues on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-02-21--"Distribute it to the others" - Pundit suggests Aston Villa should stop relying on Jack Grealish

It 's very clear that Jack Grealish is the main man at Aston Villa .
Villa 's captain fantastic has dominated the pitch , and headlines , for the club over the past season after maturing into a true great for a club after a rollercoaster ride to the top .
If Villa are to survive , it will likely depend on the performances of Grealish who carries the ball so well - and so often - for the club .
However , there are some who feel that Grealish needs to share the load , or that at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports ' Charlie Nicholas believes that not everything that Villa do needs to go through Grealish .
Nicholas believes that Villa can succeed when they share the ball around and take some of the pressure off of their captain , and star player .
In fact , he believes three players can step up to the plate for Villa .
`` I appreciate giving the ball to Jack Grealish , but distribute it a bit more to the other players .
Anwar El Ghazi , Trezeguet , and Matt Targett can all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports earlier ( via HITC ) '' I do not see much else from Aston Villa .
If Grealish does have it , make sure you have three or four runners , as he has the vision to provide them . ''
The sentiment is there - Grealish is targeted when on the ball , and there are other players in the team .
The ball falls to him on almost every single attacking opportunity Villa create , and they certainly have enough players to look elsewhere on the pitch on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the club is capable of true magic with the ball at his feet .
He 's the type of player that you 'd want on the ball at all times .
He can score from anywhere , has created the most chances for Villa and leads the goals and assists charts for the club .
So , while other players could do with stepping up - and have the talent to do so - Grealish is setting a great standard for Villa .

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It's very clear that Jack Grealish is the main man at Aston Villa.
Villa's captain fantastic has dominated the pitch, and headlines, for the club over the past season after maturing into a true great for a club after a rollercoaster ride to the top.
If Villa are to survive, it will likely depend on the performances of Grealish who carries the ball so well - and so often - for the club.
However, there are some who feel that Grealish needs to share the load, or that at least Villa need to create without him.
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Sky Sports' Charlie Nicholas believes that not everything that Villa do needs to go through Grealish. Nicholas believes that Villa can succeed when they share the ball around and take some of the pressure off of their captain, and star player.
In fact, he believes three players can step up to the plate for Villa.
"I appreciate giving the ball to Jack Grealish, but distribute it a bit more to the other players. Anwar El Ghazi, Trezeguet, and Matt Targett can all interchange well," said Nicholas on Sky Sports earlier ( via HITC)
"I do not see much else from Aston Villa. If Grealish does have it, make sure you have three or four runners, as he has the vision to provide them."
The sentiment is there - Grealish is targeted when on the ball, and there are other players in the team. The ball falls to him on almost every single attacking opportunity Villa create, and they certainly have enough players to look elsewhere on the pitch on the odd ocassion.
However, the captain of the club is capable of true magic with the ball at his feet. He's the type of player that you'd want on the ball at all times.
He can score from anywhere, has created the most chances for Villa and leads the goals and assists charts for the club.
So, while other players could do with stepping up - and have the talent to do so - Grealish is setting a great standard for Villa.