birminghammail--2020-02-23--Wolves star suffers injury in Norwich City win

Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ medical staff will assess defender Jonny Castro Otto in the coming days .
The defender was clattered @ @ @ @ @ second half of Wolves ’ 3-0 Premier League win over Norwich City on Sunday and @ @ @ @ @ Jonny walked around the pitch without assistance after being substituted for Ruben Vinagre , but @ @ @ @ @ protective boot as a precaution .
The Spaniard ’ s injury isn ’ t thought @ @ @ @ @ will be examined by Wolves ’ medical team ahead of another huge week of fixtures @ @ @ @ @ Jonny , Vinagre , has only just returned from a month out with a hamstring @ @ @ @ @ s been with the group for a couple of days , ” said Nuno .
@ @ @ @ @ so we decided he was ready .
We need all the options .
We have @ @ @ @ @ need all the options .
“ All the players are so important to us , @ @ @ @ @ good to have him back .
He ’ s massive for us .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ medical staff will assess defender Jonny Castro Otto in the coming days.
The defender was clattered by Ben Godfrey during the second half of Wolves’ 3-0 Premier League win over Norwich City on Sunday and needed to be replaced.
Jonny walked around the pitch without assistance after being substituted for Ruben Vinagre, but he left Molineux in a protective boot as a precaution.
The Spaniard’s injury isn’t thought to be serious and he will be examined by Wolves’ medical team ahead of another huge week of fixtures.
The man who replaced Jonny, Vinagre, has only just returned from a month out with a hamstring injury.
“He’s been with the group for a couple of days,” said Nuno. “Jonny has been struggling so we decided he was ready. We need all the options. We have a small squad that we need all the options.
“All the players are so important to us, so it’s very good to have him back. He’s massive for us.”


birminghammail--2020-02-23--This is how Nuno explains Diogo Jota's stunning Wolves form

Nuno Espirito Santo is adamant there ’ s no secret behind Diogo Jota ’ s stunning scoring streak for Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The Portuguese attacker grabbed another brace against Norwich City during Wolves ’ 3-0 Premier League win at Molineux to follow up his Europa League heroics on Thursday .
Jota has scored five goals in his last 150 minutes of football and he was the width of a post away from notching another hat-trick against the Canaries .
He ’ s now scored 14 goals this season - four more than he managed last term - and is back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no secret to Jota ’ s sudden upturn in fortunes according to his manager .
Nuno said : “ It ’ s like this , it ’ s nothing specific .
He was clinical Thursday and today so hopefully it continues !
“ He ’ s always confident .
I think everybody is .
We know that players ’ performances go up and down , it ’ s about finding the right decisions to sustain his performance .
Not only him , all the team - but of course I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gobbled up the rebound after Jota ’ s second half effort struck the woodwork to cap a routine victory for Wolves .
Nuno ’ s side are now just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and face Tottenham Hotspur - another team in the Champions League chasing pack - on Sunday afternoon .
Nuno added : “ I think it was a good performance , organised and we managed the game well .
We started not so good , but mainly because Norwich is a good team .
They have good possession of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We had to block that .
After that , everything was improving through the game until the end .
The result is important but the way we managed the game is also important .
“ We ’ ve been saying we need to manage the game well so today was a well played game .
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Nuno Espirito Santo is adamant there’s no secret behind Diogo Jota’s stunning scoring streak for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Portuguese attacker grabbed another brace against Norwich City during Wolves’ 3-0 Premier League win at Molineux to follow up his Europa League heroics on Thursday.
Jota has scored five goals in his last 150 minutes of football and he was the width of a post away from notching another hat-trick against the Canaries.
He’s now scored 14 goals this season - four more than he managed last term - and is back to his brilliant best.
But there’s no secret to Jota’s sudden upturn in fortunes according to his manager.
Nuno said: “It’s like this, it’s nothing specific. He was clinical Thursday and today so hopefully it continues!
“He’s always confident. I think everybody is. We know that players’ performances go up and down, it’s about finding the right decisions to sustain his performance. Not only him, all the team - but of course I am delighted with his goals.”
Raul Jimenez gobbled up the rebound after Jota’s second half effort struck the woodwork to cap a routine victory for Wolves.
Nuno’s side are now just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and face Tottenham Hotspur - another team in the Champions League chasing pack - on Sunday afternoon.
Nuno added: “I think it was a good performance, organised and we managed the game well. We started not so good, but mainly because Norwich is a good team. They have good possession of the ball and built up through the middle.
“We had to block that. After that, everything was improving through the game until the end. The result is important but the way we managed the game is also important.
“We’ve been saying we need to manage the game well so today was a well played game.”


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Birmingham City fans love this message from Aston Villa loan star Scott Hogan

Scott Hogan ’ s form is showing no signs of stopping – and Birmingham City fans are loving it .
The striker , a loan signing from Aston Villa in the January window , grabbed his fourth goal in Blues colours with a brilliant late equaliser against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday .
He ’ s only made five appearances since making the move , but Hogan has already transformed Pep Clotet ’ s side in attack , striking up a brilliant partnership with 13-goal Lukas Jutkiewicz .
It is the kind of form which has long deserted the 27-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front of goal more than two years ago for Villa in the Championship .
Clotet said post-match : “ I see a Scott Hogan that is very happy to contribute to the team , he is enjoying his football , helping the team .
“ Today it is not easy for him because Sheffield did not give us any space , they dropped and it ’ s very difficult for Scott who is strong going in behind .
“ Still the goal is exactly what Scott Hogan is , a flick from Jukey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are here to help get to the level he wants to get.
” Hogan took to Twitter after the 3-3 draw , posting four football emojis , one for each of his goals for Blues so far .
And fans loved the message , with one posting : `` Absolute player .
20+ goals for someone next season with the right partner '' .
`` He hates Villa , '' said another .
A third added : `` Baller you are '' .
`` Predatory instincts .
Long may it continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beamed : `` Keep it up mate on fire . ''

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Scott Hogan’s form is showing no signs of stopping – and Birmingham City fans are loving it.
The striker, a loan signing from Aston Villa in the January window, grabbed his fourth goal in Blues colours with a brilliant late equaliser against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
He’s only made five appearances since making the move, but Hogan has already transformed Pep Clotet’s side in attack, striking up a brilliant partnership with 13-goal Lukas Jutkiewicz.
It is the kind of form which has long deserted the 27-year-old, who last enjoyed a similar run in front of goal more than two years ago for Villa in the Championship.
Clotet said post-match:“I see a Scott Hogan that is very happy to contribute to the team, he is enjoying his football, helping the team.
“Today it is not easy for him because Sheffield did not give us any space, they dropped and it’s very difficult for Scott who is strong going in behind.
“Still the goal is exactly what Scott Hogan is, a flick from Jukey and a movement in behind from Scott, we are here to help get to the level he wants to get.”
Hogan took to Twitter after the 3-3 draw, posting four football emojis, one for each of his goals for Blues so far.
(Image: Twitter / @ScottHogan_9)
And fans loved the message, with one posting: " Absolute player. 20+ goals for someone next season with the right partner".
"He hates Villa," said another.
A third added: "Baller you are".
"Predatory instincts. Long may it continue," replied another.
A fifth beamed: "Keep it up mate on fire."


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Four new UK coronavirus cases after cruise ship evacuees test positive

Four of the 32 cruise ship passengers taken to Arrowe Park , Merseyside , on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus strain COVID-19 , the Chief Medical Officer for England has said .
Professor Chris Whitty said : `` Four further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19 , bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13 .
`` The virus was passed on in the Diamond Princess cruise ship and the patients are being transferred from Arrowe Park to specialist NHS infection centres . ''
More than 100 people flown out of the Chinese city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a UK training centre on Sunday for the first time in 14 days .
All 118 people staying at the Kents Hill Park training and conference centre in Milton Keynes tested negative for the virus .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock commended the evacuees `` for their patience and perseverance '' , and NHS strategic incident director Professor Keith Willett thanked them for `` the very responsible compliance they have shown '' .
It comes as dozens of evacuees from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship spent their first night quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were trapped for more than two weeks on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan , arrived in Merseyside on Saturday evening .
Some of the group - reportedly made up of 30 Britons and two Irish nationals - gestured from their coaches as they arrived on Saturday evening , one forming a heart symbol with her hands and another an OK signal .
All of those brought to Arrowe Park tested negative to having Covid-19 before flying back to the UK .
This is the second batch of evacuees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 83 British nationals earlier in February and a health official said they now have a `` blueprint '' for how to handle the new arrivals .
But honeymooner Alan Steele , who is among those staying there with his wife , vented his frustrations with the facilities , complaining things were broken and that the food was cold .
Posting on Facebook on Sunday morning , he wrote : `` Supposedly 2nd fresh breakfasts turned up also cold .
who the f*** organised this and as they had 80 odd 2 weeks b4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple task as 32 ppl . ''
It is understood some British nationals who are part of the Diamond Princess crew opted to remain .
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama , more than 600 passengers and crew have been infected .
British couple David and Sally Abel , from Northamptonshire , who were on the cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary , are still in a Japanese hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus and pneumonia .
Relatives said the couple are both `` having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much in the dark '' in terms of treatment , adding that they are awaiting further tests .
Speaking in a liveblog on Sunday , their daughter-in-law Roberta Abel said : `` We want to get them discharged from the hospital and back to the UK as negative .
`` They are scared .
They said to us today , 'If we get that virus again , we are not coming home ' . ''
Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship , the Westerdam , have also received Government help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate for 14 days when they get back to the UK .
A spokeswoman said : `` Our staff have worked throughout the week to provide assistance to the Britons who were on the Westerdam cruise ship .
`` Those cruise ship passengers and crew who were tested in Cambodia all had negative results . ''
The death toll in mainland China from Covid-19 has risen to more than 2,400 , Chinese health authorities said .
In a bid to help stop the spread of the virus in the UK , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where NHS staff , including nurses and paramedics , will visit people in their own homes .

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Four of the 32 cruise ship passengers taken to Arrowe Park, Merseyside, on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus strain COVID-19, the Chief Medical Officer for England has said.
Professor Chris Whitty said: "Four further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13.
"The virus was passed on in the Diamond Princess cruise ship and the patients are being transferred from Arrowe Park to specialist NHS infection centres."
More than 100 people flown out of the Chinese city at the centre of the outbreak left a UK training centre on Sunday for the first time in 14 days.
All 118 people staying at the Kents Hill Park training and conference centre in Milton Keynes tested negative for the virus.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock commended the evacuees "for their patience and perseverance", and NHS strategic incident director Professor Keith Willett thanked them for "the very responsible compliance they have shown".
(Image: Getty Images)
It comes as dozens of evacuees from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship spent their first night quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.
Thirty-two people, who were trapped for more than two weeks on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan, arrived in Merseyside on Saturday evening.
(Image: Getty Images)
Some of the group - reportedly made up of 30 Britons and two Irish nationals - gestured from their coaches as they arrived on Saturday evening, one forming a heart symbol with her hands and another an OK signal.
All of those brought to Arrowe Park tested negative to having Covid-19 before flying back to the UK.
This is the second batch of evacuees staying in Merseyside following the hosting of 83 British nationals earlier in February and a health official said they now have a "blueprint" for how to handle the new arrivals.
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But honeymooner Alan Steele, who is among those staying there with his wife, vented his frustrations with the facilities, complaining things were broken and that the food was cold.
Posting on Facebook on Sunday morning, he wrote: "Supposedly 2nd fresh breakfasts turned up also cold. who the f*** organised this and as they had 80 odd 2 weeks b4 would have thought could manage such a simple task as 32 ppl."
It is understood some British nationals who are part of the Diamond Princess crew opted to remain.
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama, more than 600 passengers and crew have been infected.
British couple David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, who were on the cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary, are still in a Japanese hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus and pneumonia.
Relatives said the couple are both "having a really tough time" and feel "very much in the dark" in terms of treatment, adding that they are awaiting further tests.
Speaking in a liveblog on Sunday, their daughter-in-law Roberta Abel said: "We want to get them discharged from the hospital and back to the UK as negative.
"They are scared. They said to us today, 'If we get that virus again, we are not coming home'."
Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship, the Westerdam, have also received Government help to return home and are being advised to self-isolate for 14 days when they get back to the UK.
A spokeswoman said: "Our staff have worked throughout the week to provide assistance to the Britons who were on the Westerdam cruise ship.
"Those cruise ship passengers and crew who were tested in Cambodia all had negative results."
The death toll in mainland China from Covid-19 has risen to more than 2,400, Chinese health authorities said.
In a bid to help stop the spread of the virus in the UK, the health service is piloting home testing for where NHS staff, including nurses and paramedics, will visit people in their own homes.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Love Island couples told about Caroline Flack's death - with special tribute planned for final

Love Island has told its current competitors over the Caroline Flack tragedy , it has emerged .
The ITV2 series is set to honour the late former presenter of the show in the final tonight ( Sunday February 23 ) .
Tonight 's Love Island series finale will contain a moving memorial to former host Caroline , after her devastating suicide last week .
Ms Flack , 40 , was found dead at a property in the Stoke Newington area of London last Saturday ( February 15 ) having taken her own life .
The four remaining couples - Jess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Luke M and Demi and Paige and Finn - were told on Saturday , February 22 .
Bosses say they were informed off-air .
The footage will not be shown tonight .
After two months of couplings , dumpings and drama in the Cape Town villa , the winners will be announced during Sunday night 's final on ITV2 .
The winners will receive a prize of £50,000 , which they will choose to either split or steal .
Sunday 's episode will feature each finalist 's highlights , charting their journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance of the tango .
Ms Flack was found dead at her east London home on Saturday last week , having taken her own life at the age of 40 .
The dating show did not air last Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on Monday with a tribute to Flack , who started hosting the programme in 2015 .
The Love Island final takes place at 9pm on ITV2 on Sunday , hosted by Laura Whitmore .

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Love Island has told its current competitors over the Caroline Flack tragedy, it has emerged.
The ITV2 series is set to honour the late former presenter of the show in the final tonight (Sunday February 23).
Tonight's Love Island series finale will contain a moving memorial to former host Caroline, after her devastating suicide last week.
Ms Flack, 40, was found dead at a property in the Stoke Newington area of London last Saturday (February 15) having taken her own life.
The four remaining couples - Jess and Ched, Luke T and Siannise, Luke M and Demi and Paige and Finn - were told on Saturday, February 22.
Bosses say they were informed off-air. The footage will not be shown tonight.
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After two months of couplings, dumpings and drama in the Cape Town villa, the winners will be announced during Sunday night's final on ITV2.
The winners will receive a prize of £50,000, which they will choose to either split or steal.
Sunday's episode will feature each finalist's highlights, charting their journey on the show, and a group performance of the tango.
Ms Flack was found dead at her east London home on Saturday last week, having taken her own life at the age of 40.
The dating show did not air last Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on Monday with a tribute to Flack, who started hosting the programme in 2015.
The Love Island final takes place at 9pm on ITV2 on Sunday, hosted by Laura Whitmore.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Dudley cannabis farm worth more than £60k busted by eagle-eyed neighbour

A secret cannabis factory worth more than £60k has been busted after an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted suspicious activity going on at the address .
Officers discovered the illicit crop at a house on the Russells Hall estate , in Dudley - which was made up of 60 plants in different stages of growth in the upstairs rooms of the house .
Around 100 very young saplings were also found during the raid .
It comes after a neighbour reported sightings of unusual and suspicious activity at the property .
PC Sarah Guest took to West Midlands Police 's online alert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the discovery .
She said : `` Dudley Central Neighbourhood Officers this morning have located a Cannabis cultivation set up on the Russell 's Hall estate .
`` Approximately 60 plants were found in different stages of growth in the upstairs rooms of the house , plus around 100 very young saplings .
Officers have removed these to analyse and an investigation will commence .
`` This discovery was due to eagle eyed members of the public calling us with sightings of unusual and suspicious activity .
`` If you see anything you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then please report this to us in the normal way , either by dialling 101 or talking to us online .
Remember , call 999 in an emergency . ''
Some tell-tale signs that a property is being used to grow cannabis include a strong sweet smell , heat surges , high electricity bills and permanently shuttered or covered windows .
People may also be coming and going at all hours of the night and you may see fertiliser regularly being taken to the property .
Cannabis farms also pose a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meter has been bypassed and overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes .
Plants grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot , presenting the danger of collapse .
Anyone with concerns should contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101 .
In the UK , cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession , dealing or producing the substance .
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .

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A secret cannabis factory worth more than £60k has been busted after an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted suspicious activity going on at the address.
Officers discovered the illicit crop at a house on the Russells Hall estate, in Dudley - which was made up of 60 plants in different stages of growth in the upstairs rooms of the house.
Around 100 very young saplings were also found during the raid.
It comes after a neighbour reported sightings of unusual and suspicious activity at the property.
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PC Sarah Guest took to West Midlands Police's online alert system WM Now to tell residents about the discovery. She said: "Dudley Central Neighbourhood Officers this morning have located a Cannabis cultivation set up on the Russell's Hall estate.
"Approximately 60 plants were found in different stages of growth in the upstairs rooms of the house, plus around 100 very young saplings. Officers have removed these to analyse and an investigation will commence.
"This discovery was due to eagle eyed members of the public calling us with sightings of unusual and suspicious activity.
"If you see anything you believe to be out of the ordinary, then please report this to us in the normal way, either by dialling 101 or talking to us online. Remember, call 999 in an emergency."
Some tell-tale signs that a property is being used to grow cannabis include a strong sweet smell, heat surges, high electricity bills and permanently shuttered or covered windows.
People may also be coming and going at all hours of the night and you may see fertiliser regularly being taken to the property.
Cannabis farms also pose a serious fire hazard, as often the electricity meter has been bypassed and overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes.
Plants grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot, presenting the danger of collapse.
Anyone with concerns should contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101.
In the UK, cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession, dealing or producing the substance.
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you are found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--'It's official' - Wolves player ratings as Diogo Jota and Raul Jimenez see off Norwich

Diogo Jota made it five goals in a matter of days as Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised past Norwich City at Molineux .
Fresh from another Europa League treble on Thursday , Jota bagged a brace inside 30 minutes against the Canaries before Raul Jimenez sealed the 3-0 win after half-time .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side move back up to eighth and are amongst a clutch of clubs looking to chase down fourth-placed Chelsea .
Here are our ratings from Wolves ’ latest win : Patricio was a spectator for the final 80 minutes but he was needed to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
Norwich tested his handling a few times from thereon but the Portuguese wasn ’ t overly worked for his fourth clean sheet on the trot .
The Boly effect continues with Wolves yet to concede a goal since his return to the team .
The Frenchman barely broke sweat and casually took the ball off any Norwich player who ventured into his breathing space .
A crunching tackle on Drmic was the highlight of Coady ’ s incredibly quiet afternoon - and it earned him a booking from referee Chris Kavanagh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extending to the opposition ’ s box .
He set up Jota for his second goal with a perfect pass across the six-yard box following a corner .
As he has been for about two months now , Saiss was perfect in defence and saw off any attempt to attack that Norwich mustered down Wolves ’ left .
A nice assist for Jota ’ s first capped a very effective first half showing from Doherty who is rediscovering his best form .
He nearly scored Wolves ’ fourth from Vinagre ’ s cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the way .
Having Boly behind him is making a huge difference .
The right side of Wolves ’ defence was a problem area only a month ago - not anymore .
Dendoncker played his part in the first goal with a nice cross to Doherty who moved it onto Jota and set Jimenez away for Wolves ’ third .
It was an excellent display of breaking up play and moving the ball forward quickly to Wolves ’ attackers from Dendoncker .
Another classy showing from Neves , who didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 3-5-2 formation .
He nearly scored another beauty on the stroke of half-time but Krul pulled off a world class save to deny him .
Moutinho moved the ball majestically at times as Wolves refused to take their foot off the throttle .
He didn ’ t overly exert himself as Wolves managed the second half ahead of a key run of fixtures .
Jonny floated in the cross for Wolves ’ second and was quite threatening going forward all afternoon .
A knock ended his game but Jonny walked around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t look overly troubled .
Jimenez and Jota link up so well when Wolves play 3-5-2 and they looked incredibly sharp against Norwich .
The Mexican played second fiddle to Jota in the first half but grabbed a deserved goal in the second , smashing into an empty net after the post had denied his strike partner .
It ’ s official , Diogo Jota is back to his irrepressible best .
The 23-year-old brutally punished lax defending from the Canaries in the first half with an excellent double to take his tally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the campaign .
Neto flashed one brilliant cross across goal shortly after coming on but his teammates weren ’ t able to take advantage .
Traore strolled around for 20 minutes or so without really threatening to hurt Norwich .
The Spaniard is well rested ahead of next Sunday ’ s key match with Tottenham .
Produced a nice cross for Doherty towards the end which could have led to a goal .
Nuno will be delighted to have him back .

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Diogo Jota made it five goals in a matter of days as Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised past Norwich City at Molineux.
Fresh from another Europa League treble on Thursday, Jota bagged a brace inside 30 minutes against the Canaries before Raul Jimenez sealed the 3-0 win after half-time.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side move back up to eighth and are amongst a clutch of clubs looking to chase down fourth-placed Chelsea.
Here are our ratings from Wolves’ latest win:
Rui Patricio 7
Patricio was a spectator for the final 80 minutes but he was needed to prevent Pukki from putting the visitors ahead early on.
Norwich tested his handling a few times from thereon but the Portuguese wasn’t overly worked for his fourth clean sheet on the trot.
Willy Boly 8
The Boly effect continues with Wolves yet to concede a goal since his return to the team.
The Frenchman barely broke sweat and casually took the ball off any Norwich player who ventured into his breathing space.
Conor Coady 7
A crunching tackle on Drmic was the highlight of Coady’s incredibly quiet afternoon - and it earned him a booking from referee Chris Kavanagh.
Romain Saiss 8
Saiss’ excellent form is now extending to the opposition’s box. He set up Jota for his second goal with a perfect pass across the six-yard box following a corner.
As he has been for about two months now, Saiss was perfect in defence and saw off any attempt to attack that Norwich mustered down Wolves’ left.
Matt Doherty 8
A nice assist for Jota’s first capped a very effective first half showing from Doherty who is rediscovering his best form.
He nearly scored Wolves’ fourth from Vinagre’s cross at the death but Norwich got bodies in the way.
Having Boly behind him is making a huge difference. The right side of Wolves’ defence was a problem area only a month ago - not anymore.
Leander Dendoncker 9
Dendoncker played his part in the first goal with a nice cross to Doherty who moved it onto Jota and set Jimenez away for Wolves’ third.
It was an excellent display of breaking up play and moving the ball forward quickly to Wolves’ attackers from Dendoncker.
Ruben Neves 8
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Another classy showing from Neves, who didn’t play deep despite Wolves’ return to a 3-5-2 formation. He nearly scored another beauty on the stroke of half-time but Krul pulled off a world class save to deny him.
Joao Moutinho 7
Moutinho moved the ball majestically at times as Wolves refused to take their foot off the throttle. He didn’t overly exert himself as Wolves managed the second half ahead of a key run of fixtures.
Jonny Otto 7
Jonny floated in the cross for Wolves’ second and was quite threatening going forward all afternoon. A knock ended his game but Jonny walked around the pitch to the dugout and didn’t look overly troubled.
Raul Jimenez 8
Jimenez and Jota link up so well when Wolves play 3-5-2 and they looked incredibly sharp against Norwich.
The Mexican played second fiddle to Jota in the first half but grabbed a deserved goal in the second, smashing into an empty net after the post had denied his strike partner.
Diogo Jota 9
It’s official, Diogo Jota is back to his irrepressible best. The 23-year-old brutally punished lax defending from the Canaries in the first half with an excellent double to take his tally to five in two games and 14 for the campaign.
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Pedro Neto (for Jota, 63) 6.5
Neto flashed one brilliant cross across goal shortly after coming on but his teammates weren’t able to take advantage.
Adama Traore (for Jimenez, 72) 6
Traore strolled around for 20 minutes or so without really threatening to hurt Norwich. The Spaniard is well rested ahead of next Sunday’s key match with Tottenham.
Ruben Vinagre (for Jonny, 80) 6
Produced a nice cross for Doherty towards the end which could have led to a goal. Nuno will be delighted to have him back.
Not used: Ruddy, Kilman, Gibbs-White, Podence


birminghammail--2020-02-23--'Like Jack Grealish' - Liverpool tipped to complete £30m transfer

Liverpool were linked with Jack Grealish in the transfer window – but they are being backed to sign a player who is ‘ like ’ the Aston Villa midfielder instead .
Grealish has been in stunning form for Villa this season with seven goals and six assists in the Premier League – the best record of any English midfielder in the top-flight .
There were rumours last month that Liverpool were tracking the 24-year-old along with Manchester United .
Nothing came to fruition , with the rumours subsequently rubbished .
And Alex Bruce , son of former Villa boss Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better off looking at Todd Cantwell from Norwich City .
21-year-old Cantwell , like Grealish , is a direct runner and has scored six Premier League goals for Villa ’ s relegation rivals this term .
Responding to reports that the Reds hold a £30m interest in him , Bruce told Football Insider : “ One thing that he gives you is his ball carrying .
“ He is a little bit like Jack Grealish – that type of player .
He plays with flair like a James Maddison .
“ Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he is at their levels but it is his first season in the Premier League and he has done OK. “ He has caught people ’ s eye and everybody is talking about him .
Cantwell is young , so he is definitely a prospect .
It would not surprise me if a club like that takes a punt on him .
If Norwich go down , it will be difficult to keep hold of him.
” As for Grealish , he could n't prevent Villa slipping to a disappointing 2-0 defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about the widespread praise coming his way recently and said : “ Of course it ’ s nice .
Who doesn ’ t like to be talked about in a nice way ?
But , to be honest , I try and take everything with a pinch of salt . ''

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Liverpool were linked with Jack Grealish in the transfer window – but they are being backed to sign a player who is ‘like’ the Aston Villa midfielder instead.
Grealish has been in stunning form for Villa this season with seven goals and six assists in the Premier League – the best record of any English midfielder in the top-flight.
There were rumours last month that Liverpool were tracking the 24-year-old along with Manchester United.
Nothing came to fruition, with the rumours subsequently rubbished. And Alex Bruce, son of former Villa boss Steve, says the world champions would be better off looking at Todd Cantwell from Norwich City.
21-year-old Cantwell, like Grealish, is a direct runner and has scored six Premier League goals for Villa’s relegation rivals this term.
Responding to reports that the Reds hold a £30m interest in him, Bruce told Football Insider:“One thing that he gives you is his ball carrying.
“He is a little bit like Jack Grealish – that type of player. He plays with flair like a James Maddison. “Of course, he has some way to go before he is at their levels but it is his first season in the Premier League and he has done OK.
“He has caught people’s eye and everybody is talking about him. Cantwell is young, so he is definitely a prospect. It would not surprise me if a club like that takes a punt on him. If Norwich go down, it will be difficult to keep hold of him.”
As for Grealish, he couldn't prevent Villa slipping to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Southampton on Saturday.
He was asked about the widespread praise coming his way recently and said: “Of course it’s nice. Who doesn’t like to be talked about in a nice way? But, to be honest, I try and take everything with a pinch of salt."


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Kirk Douglas leaves entire $61m fortune to charity with nothing for Michael or Catherine Zeta-Jones

Kirk Douglas left his entire fortune to charity - with not a penny for son Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones .
Hollywood legend Kirk died at the age of 103 on February 5 .
And before his passing , the iconic star of the big screen gave away $ 50million to good causes .
The eye-watering sum was distributed through the Douglas Foundation , which aims to “ help those who can not otherwise help themselves ” .
The Mirror reports Kirk did n't leave son Michael anything , with the Hollywood star having a net worth of around $ 300m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Spartacus and Ace In The Hole , was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood 's golden age .
`` It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103 , '' Michael 's statement said .
`` To the world he was a legend , an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years , a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael , married to Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones , said his father was a `` wonderful husband '' and a `` loving grandfather '' .
He added : `` Kirk 's life was well lived , and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come , and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet .
`` Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am so proud to be your son . ''
Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch in Amsterdam , New York , in 1916 to mother Bryna and Herschel Danielovitch , Jewish immigrants from what is today Belarus .
He endured an impoverished childhood and legally changed his name to Kirk Douglas before joining the US Navy during World War II .
He made his film debut in 1946 noir The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers , opposite Barbara Stanwyck .
Douglas , with his explosive acting style and masculine persona , soon established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the 1950s starred in serious dramas , westerns and war movies .
His first best actor Oscar nomination came for his role in 1949 boxing drama Champion , while his second was in recognition of his part in 1952 's The Bad And The Beautiful , in which he starred opposite Lana Turner .
His third followed for the 1956 biopic Lust For Life , in which he portrayed Vincent Van Gogh .
But it is for 1960 historical epic Spartacus for which Douglas is best known .
He partnered with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play the leader of a slave revolt in ancient Rome .
Spartacus features one of the most quoted scenes in cinema .
Towards the end of the film the captured slaves are told to identify Spartacus in exchange for leniency - they respond by all claiming to be Spartacus , sealing their own fate .
It is a scene that has been endlessly imitated and parodied , most notably by Monty Python 's Life of Brian in 1979 .
Spartacus also marked Douglas 's rebellion against the Hollywood blacklist during the early Cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released , he gave full credit to the screenwriter Dalton Trumbo , effectively ending the blacklist and becoming a hero those ostracised by it .
Reflecting on it years later , Douglas said : `` I 've made over 85 pictures , but the thing I 'm most proud of is breaking the blacklist . ''
The Douglas family is a Hollywood dynasty .
Michael , 75 , is a two-time Oscar winner known for films including Wall Street , Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction .
During Michael 's Hollywood Walk Of Fame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Douglas watched on from his wheelchair .
The father and son shared a poignant moment and a kiss shortly after Michael 's star was unveiled .
During the ceremony , Michael turned to his father and said : `` I know , no son of yours is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the business , it means so much to me Dad that you 're here today .
`` I thank you for your advice , your inspiration and I 'll say it simply with all my heart , I 'm so proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1996 while the American Film Institute placed him number 17 on their list of the greatest male screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema .
He narrowly survived a helicopter crash in 1991 and suffered a stroke in 1996 , following which he lived with a renewed focused on spirituality and religion .
Douglas , a father of four , is survived by his second wife , Anne Buydens , who he married in 1954 .

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Kirk Douglas left his entire fortune to charity - with not a penny for son Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Hollywood legend Kirk died at the age of 103 on February 5.
And before his passing, the iconic star of the big screen gave away $50million to good causes.
The eye-watering sum was distributed through the Douglas Foundation, which aims to “help those who cannot otherwise help themselves”.
The Mirror reports Kirk didn't leave son Michael anything, with the Hollywood star having a net worth of around $300m.
Douglas, best known for films including Spartacus and Ace In The Hole, was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood's golden age.
"It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103," Michael's statement said.
"To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to."
Michael, married to Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones, said his father was a "wonderful husband" and a "loving grandfather".
He added: "Kirk's life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come, and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet.
"Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true. Dad- I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son."
Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch in Amsterdam, New York, in 1916 to mother Bryna and Herschel Danielovitch, Jewish immigrants from what is today Belarus.
(Image: AP)
He endured an impoverished childhood and legally changed his name to Kirk Douglas before joining the US Navy during World War II.
He made his film debut in 1946 noir The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers, opposite Barbara Stanwyck.
Douglas, with his explosive acting style and masculine persona, soon established himself as a Hollywood leading man and throughout the 1950s starred in serious dramas, westerns and war movies.
His first best actor Oscar nomination came for his role in 1949 boxing drama Champion, while his second was in recognition of his part in 1952's The Bad And The Beautiful, in which he starred opposite Lana Turner.
His third followed for the 1956 biopic Lust For Life, in which he portrayed Vincent Van Gogh.
But it is for 1960 historical epic Spartacus for which Douglas is best known.
He partnered with the then relatively unknown director Stanley Kubrick to play the leader of a slave revolt in ancient Rome.
Spartacus features one of the most quoted scenes in cinema. Towards the end of the film the captured slaves are told to identify Spartacus in exchange for leniency - they respond by all claiming to be Spartacus, sealing their own fate.
It is a scene that has been endlessly imitated and parodied, most notably by Monty Python's Life of Brian in 1979.
Spartacus also marked Douglas's rebellion against the Hollywood blacklist during the early Cold War era.
When the film was released, he gave full credit to the screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, effectively ending the blacklist and becoming a hero those ostracised by it.
Reflecting on it years later, Douglas said: "I've made over 85 pictures, but the thing I'm most proud of is breaking the blacklist."
The Douglas family is a Hollywood dynasty. Michael, 75, is a two-time Oscar winner known for films including Wall Street, Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction.
During Michael's Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony in November 2018, a proud Douglas watched on from his wheelchair.
The father and son shared a poignant moment and a kiss shortly after Michael's star was unveiled.
During the ceremony, Michael turned to his father and said: "I know, no son of yours is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the business, it means so much to me Dad that you're here today.
"I thank you for your advice, your inspiration and I'll say it simply with all my heart, I'm so proud to be your son."
Douglas was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1996 while the American Film Institute placed him number 17 on their list of the greatest male screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema.
He narrowly survived a helicopter crash in 1991 and suffered a stroke in 1996, following which he lived with a renewed focused on spirituality and religion.
Douglas, a father of four, is survived by his second wife, Anne Buydens, who he married in 1954.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Wolves 3 Norwich City 0 - Diogo Jota and Raul Jimenez seal impressive win

Wolverhampton Wanderers kept pace with the Champions League chasing pack by seeing off Norwich City at Molineux .
Diogo Jota , who bagged a hat-trick against Espanyol on Thursday night , killed the game with a first half brace at the North Bank .
Raul Jimenez added the third to cap a 3-0 victory after half-time and bring up his 21st goal of an incredible season .
Wolves required a fast start and , despite the Canaries applying some pressure early on , Jota delivered inside 19 minutes .
Leander Dendoncker fed Matt Doherty inside the area and he moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slamming the shot past Tim Krul .
A VAR check over a potential handball against Doherty angered Molineux momentarily but the goal stood .
And Jota added his second 10 minutes later following calamitous Norwich defending from a Wolves corner .
Jonny Otto delivered to the far post where Romain Saiss was free to find Jota six yards out .
No mistake from the 23-year-old who now has 14 goals for the season .
Wolves would have extended their lead on the stroke of half-time had it not been for spectacular goalkeeping by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards the top corner but Krul somehow tipped it onto the bar .
Jota nearly scored a third just after half-time but his effort smashed the post instead .
Luckily for Wolves , Jimenez was on hand to smash in the rebound to make it 3-0 .
Wolves had further chances to add to the scoreline but did n't need them .
This was the result and performance Nuno Espirito Santo required .

Wolverhampton Wanderers kept pace with the Champions League chasing pack by seeing off Norwich City at Molineux.
Diogo Jota, who bagged a hat-trick against Espanyol on Thursday night, killed the game with a first half brace at the North Bank.
Raul Jimenez added the third to cap a 3-0 victory after half-time and bring up his 21st goal of an incredible season.
Wolves required a fast start and, despite the Canaries applying some pressure early on, Jota delivered inside 19 minutes.
Leander Dendoncker fed Matt Doherty inside the area and he moved it along to Jota who swivelled before slamming the shot past Tim Krul.
A VAR check over a potential handball against Doherty angered Molineux momentarily but the goal stood.
And Jota added his second 10 minutes later following calamitous Norwich defending from a Wolves corner.
Jonny Otto delivered to the far post where Romain Saiss was free to find Jota six yards out. No mistake from the 23-year-old who now has 14 goals for the season.
Wolves would have extended their lead on the stroke of half-time had it not been for spectacular goalkeeping by Krul. Ruben Neves rifled a free-kick towards the top corner but Krul somehow tipped it onto the bar.
Jota nearly scored a third just after half-time but his effort smashed the post instead. Luckily for Wolves, Jimenez was on hand to smash in the rebound to make it 3-0.
Wolves had further chances to add to the scoreline but didn't need them. This was the result and performance Nuno Espirito Santo required.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Man's spaghetti hack so 'repulsive' people are demanding he never eat pasta again

The man was shared in a clip going viral on social media , as bemused Twitter users line up to pile in .
In the short clip , the man can be seen eating spaghetti - but , rather than using a fork and spoon to twirl , is actually brandishing a pair of scissors .
The man takes great forkfuls of the staple Italian savoury treat , before brandishing the pair of scissors and chopping .
The clip has gone viral on Twitter - with some left utterly sickened by his antics .
Others , however , have claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fierce debate , is utterly `` life-changing '' .
Captioning the clip `` wtf , '' the initial upload from one Twitter user has captured the public 's attention .
So far , at the time of publishing , the clip has been viewed thousands of times - with over 3,000 likes , and thousands wading into the comments .
`` What in God ’ s name is going on here ?
?
?
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That is so wrong , he should never be allowed to eat spaghetti again , '' one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` cancelled , '' while a third wrote : `` This is repulsive . ''
`` Not sure what I 've just watched , '' another agreed .
But not everybody slammed his hack - with one saying of the trick : `` Is this man from the future ? ''

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A man's hack for cutting pasta has left Twitter users utterly repulsed.
The man was shared in a clip going viral on social media, as bemused Twitter users line up to pile in.
In the short clip, the man can be seen eating spaghetti - but, rather than using a fork and spoon to twirl, is actually brandishing a pair of scissors.
The man takes great forkfuls of the staple Italian savoury treat, before brandishing the pair of scissors and chopping.
The clip has gone viral on Twitter - with some left utterly sickened by his antics.
Others, however, have claimed his hack, which has sparked controversy and fierce debate, is utterly "life-changing".
Captioning the clip "wtf," the initial upload from one Twitter user has captured the public's attention.
So far, at the time of publishing, the clip has been viewed thousands of times - with over 3,000 likes, and thousands wading into the comments.
"What in God’s name is going on here???? That is so wrong, he should never be allowed to eat spaghetti again," one wrote.
A second said the man was "cancelled," while a third wrote: "This is repulsive."
"Not sure what I've just watched," another agreed.
But not everybody slammed his hack - with one saying of the trick: "Is this man from the future?"
Another agreed, hailing the diner a "genius".
Yikes.


birminghammail--2020-02-24--'I'd love nothing more' - Scott Hogan reveals his Birmingham City hope

The sight of two strikers setting up each others ’ goals is the kind of thing Birmingham City supporters love .
Lukas Jutkiewicz and Che Adams elevated the others ’ career last season , Adams writing his name in club folklore with a campaign for the ages and Jutkiewicz breaking a scoring record of his own .
And having laboured along with scant support for most of the season the 30-year-old is once again thriving as part of a one-two duo with Scott Hogan .
In the five games they have played together , Blues have won three times and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to be on the slide , has scored four and assisted one .
Jutkiewicz has three goals and an assist in the same spell , And Hogan appreciates his partner as much as Blues fans do .
“ I get the assist for his goal and he scores and he gets the assist for my goal and I score , ” Hogan said after both found the target in the 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday .
“ It looks well when both strikers have scored and assisted each other and he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He just does everything .
He does all the dirty work and is happy to do it .
He will come and tell you to get up the pitch and says ‘ I ’ ll do this and that ’ .
“ He is a fantastic pro and getting the just rewards with his goals and there is a long way to go this season and I ’ ve only been here a few weeks but the type of person he is , and what he does every day for the lads , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him to get to 20 goals .
“ He deserves every goal he scores because you don ’ t meet many strikers like him .
He is fantastic .
He is a credit to himself .
“ All my career , I ’ ve only ever played up front on my own .
A couple of times I had someone with me and it just didn ’ t work .
“ I then went to Sheffield United and it worked there .
Gary Madine was there and David McGoldrick and I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals .
“ But I ’ ve not played as part of a two consistently in my whole career and Jukey does everything you don ’ t want to do and that , for me , means he is right up there with anyone I ’ ve ever played with just because he is so unselfish .
“ He just puts everyone before himself and he deserves every goal he gets .
He is doing all that unselfish work and still getting the goals and that is the perfect scenario .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to move off him and is going to stretch the lines and it allows him to have the battles .
”

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The sight of two strikers setting up each others’ goals is the kind of thing Birmingham City supporters love.
Lukas Jutkiewicz and Che Adams elevated the others’ career last season, Adams writing his name in club folklore with a campaign for the ages and Jutkiewicz breaking a scoring record of his own.
And having laboured along with scant support for most of the season the 30-year-old is once again thriving as part of a one-two duo with Scott Hogan.
In the five games they have played together, Blues have won three times and drawn twice.
Hogan, whose career seemed to be on the slide, has scored four and assisted one. Jutkiewicz has three goals and an assist in the same spell,
And Hogan appreciates his partner as much as Blues fans do.
“I get the assist for his goal and he scores and he gets the assist for my goal and I score,” Hogan said after both found the target in the 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
“It looks well when both strikers have scored and assisted each other and he is brilliant, he really is.
“He just does everything. He does all the dirty work and is happy to do it. He will come and tell you to get up the pitch and says ‘I’ll do this and that’.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
“He is a fantastic pro and getting the just rewards with his goals and there is a long way to go this season and I’ve only been here a few weeks but the type of person he is, and what he does every day for the lads, I’d love nothing more than for him to get to 20 goals.
“He deserves every goal he scores because you don’t meet many strikers like him. He is fantastic. He is a credit to himself.
“All my career, I’ve only ever played up front on my own. A couple of times I had someone with me and it just didn’t work.
(Image: PA)
“I then went to Sheffield United and it worked there. Gary Madine was there and David McGoldrick and I did play well and got a couple of goals.
“But I’ve not played as part of a two consistently in my whole career and Jukey does everything you don’t want to do and that, for me, means he is right up there with anyone I’ve ever played with just because he is so unselfish.
“He just puts everyone before himself and he deserves every goal he gets. He is doing all that unselfish work and still getting the goals and that is the perfect scenario.
“I think Jukey likes playing with someone who is going to move off him and is going to stretch the lines and it allows him to have the battles.”


birminghammail--2020-02-24--Jack Grealish transfer: Manchester United latest, £70m Aston Villa claim & message to Mourinho

Transfer rumours linking Jack Grealish with a move away from Aston Villa are gathering pace again .
Manchester United are thought to be leading the chase for the 24-year-old midfielder who is expecting to be included in Gareth Southgate 's next England squad .
The Villa skipper is also said to be interesting Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City ahead of a potential summer move .
For now Grealish 's focus is fully on keeping Villa out of the relegation zone , with Dean Smith 's side currently 17th after 27 League matches .
So what 's the current situation around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his future ?
Here 's everything that has been reported about the latest rumours ... Grealish is Manchester United ’ s number one target for the summer transfer window , according to reports .
His record of seven goals and six assists makes him the most potent English midfielder in the top-flight and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add that kind of attacking flair to his squad .
Leicester City ’ s James Maddison is also on the radar at Old Trafford but the Athletic reports that Grealish is now United ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reports in the national press have claimed United are willing to spend around £70m for the boyhood Villa fan , who is under contract until 2023 having penned a new long-term deal in 2018 .
Manchester City have reportedly joined rivals United in the race for Grealish .
The Daily Telegraph say that Grealish wants to try his hand at new surroundings .
Now the Mirror are saying that City boss Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing Grealish to the club as part of his summer clear-out having fallen well behind Liverpool at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham Hotspur are also interested .
Spurs have been tipped to make a summer move for Grealish by Jamie O ’ Hara .
Spurs failed in a bid to sign Grealish in the summer of 2018 but has taken his game to another level since then .
And former Spurs and Wolves man O ’ Hara told talkSPORT : “ For me , Grealish fits into that Tottenham team .
Absolutely .
He gets in pockets.
” He added : “ Grealish would fit perfectly into Spurs ’ set-up .
He gets into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he would be the one that could link up and put people in like ( Lucas ) Moura , Son ( Heung-min ) and ( Steven ) Bergwijn .
I think Grealish would definitely be on Tottenham ’ s shopping list.
” What the Villa fans have said Charlie Compton : If he wants to win medals he goes owes the club nothing great player Peter Smith : As good as he is hes certainly not irreplaceable id love to keep him and build on that but a sale isnt always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up making them better Daz Meredith : If he ends up in the England squad he will go anyway .
His head will be turned Stephen Power : He 's proved himself this year in the premiership , carried a big load also when playing out of position on many occasions .
He 's had to double his workrate cause of a lack of workrate from others , also having to play 3 or 4 games in the premiership with no striker not very ambitious ... .could n't blame him hes been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been let down .
Hope he moves ta Real or Barca and see how quickly Mr Southgate will select him then Graham Davis : If he wants to be an international and reach his potential then he had to move to another club that is up there fighting for trophies .
Def not Man Utd though What Villa have previously said about selling players Villa chief executive Christian Purslow , back in November , is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : `` We can say no .
We do have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big compliment that we have brilliant players that attract the attention of lots of clubs around Europe .
`` I 'm absolutely proud to say these boys love playing for Aston Villa and we are a club these days who do n't have to worry about selling our assets to survive .
We are in a different situation now .
`` We have a team of very young players with great international futures ahead of them and that is the most important thing for the financial and footballing health of a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assets , who are improving all the time and whose values are improving .
`` That gives you the flexibility summer to summer to look at those players and sometimes sell players and then go again .
`` We , like every club in the Premier League , may have to do that in future but the important thing is to have a collection of really valuable assets and we do . ''
How Pogba could hold the key Paul Pogba could hold the key to United 's potential move for Jack Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top summer target for United , who are set to move on from Pogba after four years with the Frenchman .
The report says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have come to terms with the 26-year-old 's departure , with any potential suitors needing to stump up around £150 million .
Real Madrid are said to be keen on the former Juventus man , who has one year left on his current deal with United who hold an option for a further year .
Grealish has caught the attentions of La Liga giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports in the national press .
According to The Sun , both Real Madrid and Barca are tracking Grealish , as they begin to identify their top targets for the summer .
The report suggests that Villa are readying themselves for a series of bids this summer and claim that the claret and blue talisman will have his pick over clubs in the summer .

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move away from Villa Park.
Grealish has been in stunning form this season with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions.
The 24-year-old, who is under contract until 2023, has most heavily been linked with Manchester United while the likes of Everton and Chelsea are also said to be interested.
Here's the latest and what's been said:
Grealish no longer a top target for Man Utd
Grealish is no longer a top summer transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now prioritising a defensive midfielder, The Athletic reports, with United seemingly keen on keeping Paul Pogba.
Solskjaer wants to bolster up his back line and sees a holding midfielder as a priority rather than a play-maker of Grealish's ilk.
United remain interested in but, if Villa survive this season, the B6 club could slap a sky-high price of up to £90million on their prized asset.
More HERE.
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Everton confident
The transfer speculation surrounding Grealish continues to grow, despite the suspension of English football.
Fellow Premier League outfit Everton have been credited with an interest in Grealish’s services, and now a fresh report has emerged.
According to a report in Football Insider, quoted by the Daily Star, the Toffees are “secretly confident” of signing Grealish this summer.
More HERE.
'£70m fee' and £150,000-a-week wages
Villa would want to be handsomely compensated for the player they have nurtured since he was six – while it has previously been suggested United could offer him a wage hike to the tune of £150,000-a-week.
According to the Mirror, United would be willing to part with up to £70m to complete a move. They add that executive vice chairman Ed Woodward is keen to tie up deals as soon as possible to ensure Solskjaer has a full pre-season to work with new players, depending on when the current campaign finishes.
More HERE.
Chelsea make their interest known
Chelsea have also been linked with Grealish.
Frank Lampard's side are on course to finish in the top four of the Premier League, when it does eventually restart and would be in a position to offer Grealish Champions League football next season.
Italian website Calciomercato say Chelsea are ready to rival United in the summer.
More HERE.
Bent says Grealish will have choice of clubs
Former Villa striker Darren Bent has claimed that Manchster United, as well as Manchester City and Tottenham will be keen to sign Grealish this summer.
Bent also reckons that Grealish will be looking at leaving if the club are relegated from the top flight.
"I think Jack Grealish has got his sights set on maybe three teams,” Bent told Football Insider.
More HERE.
Man City stance clarified while Spurs also linked
Manchester City will not pursue a move for Grealish this summer, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola has heaped public praise on the Villa skipper throughout the season, singling him out in pre-match press conferences.
However, the Manchester Evening News’ City correspondent Simon Bajikowski has explained why he isn't on the club's wishlist. Tottenham are also being linked.
More HERE.
Carragher's advice
Grealish has made such an impression on Jamie Carragher that the Liverpool legend has picked the Villa captain in his Premier League team of the season.
Carragher also said he has no doubt the 24-year-old would take a move to Old Trafford - or to any top club - in his stride.
The former defender said: "Who knows how the season is going to end up and whether Villa go down or not, but there's no doubt he's got the quality to play for one of the top clubs in the Premier League or Europe."
More HERE.
How Purslow has responded to claims about selling players
Villa chief executive Christian Purslow, back in November, is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : "We can say no. We do have a number of wonderful players. It's a big compliment that we have brilliant players that attract the attention of lots of clubs around Europe.
"I'm absolutely proud to say these boys love playing for Aston Villa and we are a club these days who don't have to worry about selling our assets to survive. We are in a different situation now.
"We have a team of very young players with great international futures ahead of them and that is the most important thing for the financial and footballing health of a club - that you have players that are assets, who are improving all the time and whose values are improving.
"That gives you the flexibility summer to summer to look at those players and sometimes sell players and then go again.
"We, like every club in the Premier League, may have to do that in future but the important thing is to have a collection of really valuable assets and we do."
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Ferdinand shocked
Man United hero Rio Ferdinand blasted a fan of his old side who rang into radio station talkSPORT and claimed Grealish wouldn't move to the club in the summer.
One United fan rang talkSPORT to claim Grealish and fellow playmaker James Maddison, at Leicester City, are too good for United.
Ferdinand took to social media to brand the caller a 'loon'.
He tweeted : "What am I hearing from the caller on @talkSPORT...he doesn’t think @JackGrealish would leave Villa for United! #loon."
'No chance' says McGrath
Villa legend Paul McGrath says there is 'no chance' of Grealish moving to United when the window opens.
McGrath revealed he doesn't think the playmaker will make the move as he conducted a Q&A on Instagram.
The former Villa hero, who joined from the club from United, addressed the speculation by saying: "No chance".
More HERE.
Spanish giants linked
Grealish has caught the attentions of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to reports in the national press.
According to The Sun, both Real Madrid and Barca are tracking Grealish, as they begin to identify their top targets for the summer.
The report suggests that Villa are readying themselves for a series of bids this summer and claim that the claret and blue talisman will have his pick over clubs in the summer.
More HERE.


birminghammail--2020-02-24--'They made a racket' - Bristol City fans on West Brom and the travelling army

West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City .
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate .
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the back-line - but elsewhere the instructions were simple : go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so with aplomb .
What a key weekend and set of results this could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here is what the Bristol fanbase made of the Baggies .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Watch the near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - WATCH • Jake Livermore stars as we rate the Albion players - READ • Bilic on the red card and his side 's character - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Robbored : I was particularly impressed with their pressing and also their fans who sang and chanted for the entire match .
To me it was simply the quality of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly why they ’ re top of the Championship .
They really were a very good side and ... dare I say it ... .better than Leeds .
Italian Dave : West Brom are a club who ’ ve been doing for the past decade what we aspire to .
Charlie : Fact of the matter is they are a Premier League side and I ’ m not too worried about this one .
Huddersfield is a must win though Bar BS3 : I thought the West Brom fans were great .
Non-stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you are top of the league and then winning away , comfortably - but they sang and we didn ’ t ( much ) that ’ s why they made a racket .
Red Exile : Out if his depth .
Bilic vs Johnson ?
Men against boys .
Stephen Coombes : Of course West Brom are better than us , of course we shouldn ’ t expect to beat them , but of course it ’ s justified to expect better from this squad .
Mitchell Summerill : Fair enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t good enough Russell Payne : West Brom were made to look so much better than they were .
Simmo : I get WBA are a decent side but we made it too easy for them .
Too many clubs in the bag to choose from is always LJ ’ s downfall The Exiled Robin : I thought the Championship was supposed to be tight and competitive ?
Well , there ’ s looked to be a pretty massive f-ing gap between the top two and 7th in the past 7 days Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nothing more .
We were naive and stupid .

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West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City.
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate.
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the back-line - but elsewhere the instructions were simple: go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so with aplomb.
What a key weekend and set of results this could be for Albion in their quest for promotion. Here is what the Bristol fanbase made of the Baggies.
Bristol City fans on Albion
Robbored : I was particularly impressed with their pressing and also their fans who sang and chanted for the entire match. To me it was simply the quality of the opposition. They were excellent and exactly why they’re top of the Championship. They really were a very good side and...dare I say it....better than Leeds.
Italian Dave: West Brom are a club who’ve been doing for the past decade what we aspire to.
Charlie : Fact of the matter is they are a Premier League side and I’m not too worried about this one. Huddersfield is a must win though
Bar BS3: I thought the West Brom fans were great. Non-stop. I know it’s easier when you are top of the league and then winning away, comfortably - but they sang and we didn’t (much) that’s why they made a racket.
Red Exile: Out if his depth. Bilic vs Johnson? Men against boys.
Stephen Coombes: Of course West Brom are better than us, of course we shouldn’t expect to beat them, but of course it’s justified to expect better from this squad.
Mitchell Summerill: Fair enough to West Brom. We just weren’t good enough
Russell Payne: West Brom were made to look so much better than they were.
Simmo : I get WBA are a decent side but we made it too easy for them. Too many clubs in the bag to choose from is always LJ’s downfall
The Exiled Robin: I thought the Championship was supposed to be tight and competitive? Well, there’s looked to be a pretty massive f-ing gap between the top two and 7th in the past 7 days
Michael Hayter: WBA were professional and diligent. Nothing more. We were naive and stupid.


birminghammail--2020-02-24--Towering 5G phone mast which stands 20m tall 'a violation of human rights' say residents

The construction of a 20 metre-high 5G phone mast in Sutton Coldfield represents a 'clear violation of human rights ' , according to local residents .
This week the council 's planning committee will consider proposals to upgrade an existing phone mast at Sutton Oak Road , which would help facilitate the provision of 5G across the region .
The new mast will stand at 20 metres tall and will represent a substantial increase on the existing mast , which stands at only 11.7 metres tall .
And the application has drawn criticism from several local residents , with 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residential properties .
Among the complainants was ward councillor Rob Pocock and Sutton Coldfield Town Council .
Complaints include the 'unsightly ' nature of the proposed mast , it is not 'in-keeping ' with the local aesthetic , the potential impact on local wildlife such as bats and its proximity to the nearby conservation park .
However the most notable objection raised by local residents was one made in a letter to Birmingham City Council , which stated that construction of the mast would constitute a violation of the 1998 Human Rights Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not be made to live in fear or perceived fear , '' the letter reads .
`` With the mast staring me in the face every time I look through a window or go to my front door I am certainly suffering psychologically and potentially physically as well .
`` This is a clear violation of my human rights.
” Proponents say 5G , which provides speeds of up to ten times faster than 4G , has the potential to deliver significant citizen , public and private sector benefits across healthcare , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands is in the process of becoming one of the country 's first 5G testbeds , after winning a government competition in 2018 .
Once established , the network will run across Coventry , Birmingham and Solihull .
And despite the objections raised by both residents and the local council , officers for Birmingham City Council have recommended that the application for a new mast be approved , with the need for such technology seen to outweigh the potential negatives .
The application is set to go before the council 's planning committee @ @ @ @ @ @

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The construction of a 20 metre-high 5G phone mast in Sutton Coldfield represents a 'clear violation of human rights', according to local residents.
This week the council's planning committee will consider proposals to upgrade an existing phone mast at Sutton Oak Road, which would help facilitate the provision of 5G across the region.
The new mast will stand at 20 metres tall and will represent a substantial increase on the existing mast, which stands at only 11.7 metres tall.
And the application has drawn criticism from several local residents, with 18 letters of objection received from ten local residential properties.
Among the complainants was ward councillor Rob Pocock and Sutton Coldfield Town Council.
Complaints include the 'unsightly' nature of the proposed mast, it is not 'in-keeping' with the local aesthetic, the potential impact on local wildlife such as bats and its proximity to the nearby conservation park.
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However the most notable objection raised by local residents was one made in a letter to Birmingham City Council, which stated that construction of the mast would constitute a violation of the 1998 Human Rights Act.
"The Act states that I should not be made to live in fear or perceived fear," the letter reads.
"With the mast staring me in the face every time I look through a window or go to my front door I am certainly suffering psychologically and potentially physically as well.
"This is a clear violation of my human rights.”
Proponents say 5G, which provides speeds of up to ten times faster than 4G, has the potential to deliver significant citizen, public and private sector benefits across healthcare, manufacturing and construction industries.
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The West Midlands is in the process of becoming one of the country's first 5G testbeds, after winning a government competition in 2018. Once established, the network will run across Coventry, Birmingham and Solihull.
And despite the objections raised by both residents and the local council, officers for Birmingham City Council have recommended that the application for a new mast be approved, with the need for such technology seen to outweigh the potential negatives.
The application is set to go before the council's planning committee on Thursday (27).


birminghammail--2020-02-24--Three arrested as bus inspectors attacked and one slashed with knife

Three men were arrested after two bus inspectors were brutally attacked - one with a knife - on a service in Birmingham city centre .
One victim was slashed in the hand and the other headbutted in Gibb Street , Digbeth , on Saturday morning , February 22 .
A group of suspects ran off but three men , aged 24 , 19 and 18 , were arrested after a sighting on Moor Street .
They were later released pending further investigation .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : “ Three men were arrested after one bus inspector was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulted on a bus in Gibb Street .
“ One man suffered a minor hand injury after he was confronted on the bus while another was headbutted .
“ The group made off and were found shortly after on Moor Street after being spotted by another bus driver .
“ The men aged 24 , 19 and 18 were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in police custody .
“ All three have been released pending further investigation.
” Brum City Centre Police tweeted of the arrests : “ Following reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Centre , an offender find himself in custody thanks to and eagle eyed spot by our CCTV operators and the quick response of Team 2 officers .
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Three men were arrested after two bus inspectors were brutally attacked - one with a knife - on a service in Birmingham city centre.
One victim was slashed in the hand and the other headbutted in Gibb Street, Digbeth, on Saturday morning, February 22.
A group of suspects ran off but three men, aged 24, 19 and 18, were arrested after a sighting on Moor Street.
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They were later released pending further investigation.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “Three men were arrested after one bus inspector was injured with a knife and another was assaulted on a bus in Gibb Street.
“One man suffered a minor hand injury after he was confronted on the bus while another was headbutted.
“The group made off and were found shortly after on Moor Street after being spotted by another bus driver.
“The men aged 24, 19 and 18 were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in police custody.
“All three have been released pending further investigation.”
Brum City Centre Police tweeted of the arrests: “Following reports of a serious offence being committed within the City Centre, an offender find himself in custody thanks to and eagle eyed spot by our CCTV operators and the quick response of Team 2 officers.”


birminghammail--2020-02-24--Electrician Carl Stanbury who leapt from public gallery at Old Bailey to protest sentences jailed

An electrician who leapt from the public gallery at the Old Bailey to protest over the jail sentences handed down to five thugs convicted of a gangland murder has himself been sent to prison .
Carl Stanbury , 36 , looked stunned as he was sentenced to seven months in jail by judge Mr Justice Edis at the same court on Monday .
The court heard Stanbury jumped the nine feet ( 2.7m ) from the public gallery in courtroom number six into the well of the court , as a melee broke out in the dock among defendants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stanbury , who considered himself the stepfather of one of the teenage defendants , was said to have shouted threats towards the sentencing judge before being restrained by police officers .
He admitted contempt in the face of the court , and apologised for his actions .
Sentencing Stanbury , of no fixed address , the judge said : `` Those who are present are required to exercise full control in court .
`` They may exercise their right to freedom of speech ( outside court ) ... but violent protest is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Only an immediate custodial sentence is sufficient . ''
The disturbance followed the sentencing of Sheareem Cookhorn , 21 , Tyrell Graham , 18 , and 17-year-olds Jayden O'Neil-Crichlow , Shane Lyons and Ojay Hamilton last month , for murdering 19-year-old Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck in Wood Green , north London , in February 2019 .
Defence counsel James Higbee , for Stanbury , said his client was the partner of Lyons ' mother , and had taken time off from work to attend on various days .
Mr Higbee said : `` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the sentencing hearing , which was not his fault , there was then a fight in the public gallery where he was sitting .
`` Someone within the public gallery said they thought one of the defendants had a knife .
`` That information seemed to spread among the public gallery and things became chaotic . ''
Mr Higbee said three police officers attempted to clear the public gallery amid the melee , adding that his client was `` grabbed '' from behind , as though being put in a headlock .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ him there were other people who might have more serious intentions in the public gallery , where there were gang members . ''
Stanbury later said he was `` in shock and made a really bad decision to jump down '' .
Mr Higbee said his client `` let off some choice comments about what had just happened '' , particularly the 21-year sentence imposed on Lyons , although those comments were not repeated in court on Monday .
The trial heard the defendants had armed themselves with knives , including a machete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a handgun and a shotgun , when they were on the lookout for suspected rival gang members in the area .
The group began attacking another man but were interrupted by Mr Gabbidon-Lynck , who drove towards them in a failed attempt to frighten them off .
However , the armed thugs began to strike the vehicle 's windows and windscreen with their weapons , forcing Mr Gabbidon-Lynck to drive away .
He later became trapped between parked cars so escaped on foot , but was caught and stabbed to death as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop .
The defendants were jailed for life to serve a total of at least 116 years between them .

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An electrician who leapt from the public gallery at the Old Bailey to protest over the jail sentences handed down to five thugs convicted of a gangland murder has himself been sent to prison.
Carl Stanbury, 36, looked stunned as he was sentenced to seven months in jail by judge Mr Justice Edis at the same court on Monday.
The court heard Stanbury jumped the nine feet (2.7m) from the public gallery in courtroom number six into the well of the court, as a melee broke out in the dock among defendants, leading to disruption in the public gallery.
Stanbury, who considered himself the stepfather of one of the teenage defendants, was said to have shouted threats towards the sentencing judge before being restrained by police officers.
He admitted contempt in the face of the court, and apologised for his actions.
Sentencing Stanbury, of no fixed address, the judge said: "Those who are present are required to exercise full control in court.
"They may exercise their right to freedom of speech (outside court) ... but violent protest is simply unacceptable."
He added: "Only an immediate custodial sentence is sufficient."
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The disturbance followed the sentencing of Sheareem Cookhorn, 21, Tyrell Graham, 18, and 17-year-olds Jayden O'Neil-Crichlow, Shane Lyons and Ojay Hamilton last month, for murdering 19-year-old Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck in Wood Green, north London, in February 2019.
Defence counsel James Higbee, for Stanbury, said his client was the partner of Lyons' mother, and had taken time off from work to attend on various days.
Mr Higbee said: "When a fight broke out in the dock at the sentencing hearing, which was not his fault, there was then a fight in the public gallery where he was sitting.
"Someone within the public gallery said they thought one of the defendants had a knife.
"That information seemed to spread among the public gallery and things became chaotic."
Mr Higbee said three police officers attempted to clear the public gallery amid the melee, adding that his client was "grabbed" from behind, as though being put in a headlock.
He said: "It occurred to him there were other people who might have more serious intentions in the public gallery, where there were gang members."
Stanbury later said he was "in shock and made a really bad decision to jump down".
Mr Higbee said his client "let off some choice comments about what had just happened", particularly the 21-year sentence imposed on Lyons, although those comments were not repeated in court on Monday.
The trial heard the defendants had armed themselves with knives, including a machete and a small sword, as well as a handgun and a shotgun, when they were on the lookout for suspected rival gang members in the area.
The group began attacking another man but were interrupted by Mr Gabbidon-Lynck, who drove towards them in a failed attempt to frighten them off.
However, the armed thugs began to strike the vehicle's windows and windscreen with their weapons, forcing Mr Gabbidon-Lynck to drive away.
He later became trapped between parked cars so escaped on foot, but was caught and stabbed to death as he tried to barricade himself inside a shop.
The defendants were jailed for life to serve a total of at least 116 years between them.


birminghammail--2020-02-24--Police chief vows to catch sex attackers targeting women around Soho Road in Handsworth

Chief Constable Dave Thompson has vowed his detectives will catch sex attackers targeting women around Soho Road in Handsworth .
The head of West Midlands Police said dedicated detectives were working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice .
There have been five attacks on women on the Soho Road area in the last five months , with four victims sexually assaulted and one mugged .
But so far no arrests have been made .
Police have said they are not linking the attacks .
Mr Thompson told BirminghamLive he wanted to offer reassurance to women in the area that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders .
He said : `` Every single one of these cases is carefully investigated .
People read about things like this in the media but do n't always see what is happening behind the scenes .
`` They are all subject to intensive investigation because crimes against women in the respect of the incidents described are very serious .
`` We have a dedicated team working purely on rape and sexual offence investigations .
`` There is a neighborhood police team working in that area .
We have done a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the safety of women . ''
The area where the attacks have taken place is often frequented by sex workers and police .
Mr Thompson said : `` We know that some parts of the road are affected by the on-street sex markets .
`` We have done a lot of work to safeguard and protect women in that area and to deter on-street sex markets .
`` We are doing a lot of work .
We have good public involvement .
We have a very good community streetwatch .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public in being our eyes and ears .
`` As and when we can update people on those cases we will do but I can assure people they have received a lot of attention by us . ''
The most recent attack took place on February 4 when the victim was targeted by two men off Brunswick Gardens , close to Handsworth Park , just before 11pm on February 4 .
The victim was forced into an alleyway and sexually assaulted .
Police previously revealed a woman was sexually assaulted in Waverhill Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 11.30pm on December 6 .
Personal items including a phone and keys were also taken in the incident .
Police are looking to trace two men who were later seen heading towards Soho Road .
Three women were also separately attacked on Soho Road , Handsworth , in less than an hour on Sunday , September 1 .
A 35-year-old woman was raped and robbed of her necklace after being walked by a man from Soho Road to Waverhill Park , at around 10.15pm .
Minutes later a 46-year-old was robbed of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handbag was later retrieved by two Good Samaritan passers-by who chased the offender .
Police said they also had CCTV footage of the same suspect assaulting an unknown female in nearby Rookery Road .
Inspector Dave Sproson , from the West Midlands Police public protection unit , had previously said : `` We 're continuing to investigate and appeal for information in relation to attacks on women in Handsworth .
`` These were distressing and traumatic for the victims and we 're exploring various lines of enquiry to find those responsible .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September are connected to the incident in December and another earlier this month .
`` I fully appreciate such offences can cause alarm but can assure everyone they wo n't be tolerated and patrols will continue regularly in the area . ''
Anyone who has any information about the incidents can ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 55111 .

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Chief Constable Dave Thompson has vowed his detectives will catch sex attackers targeting women around Soho Road in Handsworth.
The head of West Midlands Police said dedicated detectives were working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.
There have been five attacks on women on the Soho Road area in the last five months, with four victims sexually assaulted and one mugged.
But so far no arrests have been made. Police have said they are not linking the attacks.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Mr Thompson told BirminghamLive he wanted to offer reassurance to women in the area that all was being done to catch the offenders.
He said: "Every single one of these cases is carefully investigated. People read about things like this in the media but don't always see what is happening behind the scenes.
"They are all subject to intensive investigation because crimes against women in the respect of the incidents described are very serious.
"We have a dedicated team working purely on rape and sexual offence investigations.
"There is a neighborhood police team working in that area. We have done a lot of work around safety on Soho Road particularly around the safety of women."
The area where the attacks have taken place is often frequented by sex workers and police.
Mr Thompson said: "We know that some parts of the road are affected by the on-street sex markets.
"We have done a lot of work to safeguard and protect women in that area and to deter on-street sex markets.
"We are doing a lot of work. We have good public involvement. We have a very good community streetwatch. We have done a lot more to involve the public in being our eyes and ears.
"As and when we can update people on those cases we will do but I can assure people they have received a lot of attention by us."
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The most recent attack took place on February 4 when the victim was targeted by two men off Brunswick Gardens, close to Handsworth Park, just before 11pm on February 4.
The victim was forced into an alleyway and sexually assaulted.
Police previously revealed a woman was sexually assaulted in Waverhill Park, off Waverhill Park, between 10.45pm and 11.30pm on December 6.
Personal items including a phone and keys were also taken in the incident.
(Image: West Midlands Police)
Police are looking to trace two men who were later seen heading towards Soho Road.
Three women were also separately attacked on Soho Road, Handsworth, in less than an hour on Sunday, September 1.
A 35-year-old woman was raped and robbed of her necklace after being walked by a man from Soho Road to Waverhill Park, at around 10.15pm.
Minutes later a 46-year-old was robbed of her handbag in Soho Road. The handbag was later retrieved by two Good Samaritan passers-by who chased the offender.
Police said they also had CCTV footage of the same suspect assaulting an unknown female in nearby Rookery Road.
Inspector Dave Sproson, from the West Midlands Police public protection unit, had previously said: "We're continuing to investigate and appeal for information in relation to attacks on women in Handsworth.
"These were distressing and traumatic for the victims and we're exploring various lines of enquiry to find those responsible.
"We currently do not believe the offences in September are connected to the incident in December and another earlier this month.
"I fully appreciate such offences can cause alarm but can assure everyone they won't be tolerated and patrols will continue regularly in the area."
Anyone who has any information about the incidents can ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 55111.