birminghammail--2020-08-31--Floral tributes left at scene where young dad shot dead

Floral tributes have been left at the spot where a young dad was gunned down in a city street .
Murtaza Nazir , 26 , was fatally shot in Bagshaw Road , Stechford , which was believed to a street away from his home , just before 8pm , on Friday , August 28 .
A murder probe was launched - but no arrests have yet been made into the killing , which has shocked the community .
About 30 bunches of flowers and balloons have been attached to a wooden fence in memory of Mr Nazir .
One note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rest in paradise Murtaza .
Gone but never forgotten .
Always in our hearts .
Taylor and Courtney . ''
His family said that `` life as we knew it will never be the same '' in a tribute released by West Midlands Police .
`` Our lives shattered and hearts broken .
As a family we are united and trying to heal , but the process won ’ t be an easy one , '' it said .
`` As a family not only have we lost a father , husband , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our friend and protector .
“ Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him , and that , in these hard times will get them through it .
“ All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down .
We do not wish to see this distressing footage .
`` These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a `` shocking crime that has resulted in a young father losing his life . ''
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Floral tributes have been left at the spot where a young dad was gunned down in a city street.
Murtaza Nazir, 26, was fatally shot in Bagshaw Road, Stechford, which was believed to be a street away from his home, just before 8pm, on Friday, August 28.
A murder probe was launched - but no arrests have yet been made into the killing, which has shocked the community.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
About 30 bunches of flowers and balloons have been attached to a wooden fence in memory of Mr Nazir.
One note attached to a bunch read: "Rest in paradise Murtaza. Gone but never forgotten. Always in our hearts. Taylor and Courtney."
His family said that "life as we knew it will never be the same" in a tribute released by West Midlands Police.
"Our lives shattered and hearts broken. As a family we are united and trying to heal, but the process won’t be an easy one," it said.
"As a family not only have we lost a father, husband, son, brother, we have lost our friend and protector.
“Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him, and that, in these hard times will get them through it.
(Image: WMP)
“All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down. We do not wish to see this distressing footage.
"These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings."
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the force’s homicide unit, was it was a "shocking crime that has resulted in a young father losing his life."
Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force website or by calling 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 - tell them what you know not who you are


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Super-slim Adele stuns in bikini - but some accuse her of cultural appropriation

Adele has shown off her seven-stone weight loss with a new picture on the August Bank Holiday weekend .
The super-slim singer celebrated the virtual Notting Hill Carnival in a bikini with the Jamaican flag emblazoned across it .
Showing her enviably trim waistline , Tottenham-born Adele also wore leggings , a bright yellow headdress of feathers and had her hair in Bantu knots , a traditional African hairstyle .
Adele wrote in the caption as she lamented missing the annual event , which was celebrated online this year : `` Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced backlash from fans for the new snap , with some accusing her of cultural appropriation over her Notting Hill Carnival outfit and hairstyle , the Mirror reports .
Most praised the star for her amazing weight loss but others slammed her for cherry-picking aspects of black culture for her ensemble .
`` Adele dropped that weight and said it ’ s time for her cultural appropriation era , '' said one person .
`` Dear white people , please just be yourselves and stop it for good with cultural appropriation .
Adele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamaican flag bikini top was unnecessary ...
Please just stop it , '' another follower wrote .
`` Black women are discriminated against for wearing cultural hairstyles like bantu knots and locs but white people are not , that ’ s not fair and that ’ s why people are p****d off , '' one explained to her .
Adele has also hailed a self-help book as being an important inspiration for her astonishing makeover , helping her find `` joy and freedom '' .
Adele embarked on her transformation after splitting from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Konecki , in April 2019 .
Last month , Adele shared with her followers that she had been reading Untamed , Stop Pleasing , Start Living by Glennon Doyle and the experience had been 'life-changing ' .
Sharing a photo of the book cover , Adele urged her fans : `` If you 're ready - this book will shake your brain and make your soul scream .
I am so ready for myself after reading this book !
`` It 's as if I just flew into my body for the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has any kind of capacity to truly let go and give into yourself with any kind of desire to hold on for dear life - Do it .
Read it .
Live it .
Practise it .
We are a lot !
But we are meant to be a lot ! ''
Find out what 's up and running again in your area by typing your postcode into the interactive widget below : Adele revealed she would keep going back to the book , elaborating : `` Read this book and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you 'll want to refer back to it , trust me !
`` I never knew that I am solely responsible for my own joy , happiness and freedom !
!
Who knew our own liberation liberates those around us ?
Cause I did n't !
!
`` I thought we were meant to be stressed and dishevelled , confused and selfless like a Disney character !
ProBloodyFound !
!
You 're an absolute don Glennon . ''

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Adele has shown off her seven-stone weight loss with a new picture on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The super-slim singer celebrated the virtual Notting Hill Carnival in a bikini with the Jamaican flag emblazoned across it.
Showing her enviably trim waistline, Tottenham-born Adele also wore leggings, a bright yellow headdress of feathers and had her hair in Bantu knots, a traditional African hairstyle.
Adele wrote in the caption as she lamented missing the annual event, which was celebrated online this year: "Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London!"
(Image: Adele/Instagram)
But the 32-year-old singer faced backlash from fans for the new snap, with some accusing her of cultural appropriation over her Notting Hill Carnival outfit and hairstyle, the Mirror reports.
Most praised the star for her amazing weight loss but others slammed her for cherry-picking aspects of black culture for her ensemble.
"Adele dropped that weight and said it’s time for her cultural appropriation era," said one person.
"Dear white people, please just be yourselves and stop it for good with cultural appropriation. Adele the bantu knots were unnecessary. The Jamaican flag bikini top was unnecessary... Please just stop it," another follower wrote.
"Black women are discriminated against for wearing cultural hairstyles like bantu knots and locs but white people are not, that’s not fair and that’s why people are p****d off," one explained to her.
Adele has also hailed a self-help book as being an important inspiration for her astonishing makeover, helping her find "joy and freedom".
Adele embarked on her transformation after splitting from her husband of three years, Simon Konecki, in April 2019.
Last month, Adele shared with her followers that she had been reading Untamed, Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle and the experience had been 'life-changing'.
Sharing a photo of the book cover, Adele urged her fans: "If you're ready - this book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book!
"It's as if I just flew into my body for the very first time. Whew!
"Anyone who has any kind of capacity to truly let go and give into yourself with any kind of desire to hold on for dear life - Do it. Read it. Live it. Practise it. We are a lot! But we are meant to be a lot!"
Find out what's up and running again in your area by typing your postcode into the interactive widget below:
Adele revealed she would keep going back to the book, elaborating: "Read this book and have a highlighter on hand to make notes because you'll want to refer back to it, trust me!
"I never knew that I am solely responsible for my own joy, happiness and freedom!! Who knew our own liberation liberates those around us? Cause I didn't!!
"I thought we were meant to be stressed and dishevelled, confused and selfless like a Disney character! ProBloodyFound!! You're an absolute don Glennon."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Aston Villa star John McGinn describes Wes Edens transfer promise

John McGinn has revealed Wes Edens has promised not to leave his Aston Villa players as exposed as they were in last season ’ s relegation battle .
Speaking to The Sun , the Scot described how Villa ’ s billionaire co-owner sent a message to players after last season ’ s Great Escape - both congratulating them and vowing to bring back the good times .
Villa were seven points away from safety with four games to go but hauled themselves out of their seemingly hopeless position , finally dodging the drop in the last game .
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“ He said they ’ d support us with new players and improve the depth of the squad to kick on .
“ The owners made it clear that they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top end of English and European football .
“ It ’ s not going to be easy .
But we ’ re behind each other , backing each other .
We ’ re on the same page.
” McGinn also relived the drama of last term and described just how devastating a return to the Championship would have been .
“ People accused us of over-celebrating .
But everyone knows relegation would have been catastrophic , ” he continued .
“ I ’ ve won cups and trophies with St Mirren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wembley in the Championship play-off final — the feeling is pure euphoria .
“ Surviving is very different .
I was relegated with St Mirren so I know the effect it has , especially on the staff behind the scenes .
“ There are cuts after relegation and people lose their jobs .
“ It would have happened on a much larger scale at Aston Villa .
“ I never want to experience that again , so the feeling at West Ham was one of relief .
But also of pride — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t listen to criticism or read negative stories .
“ We were driving to games and , whether it was talkSPORT or some other station , not one person gave us a chance of staying up with four games to go when we were seven points behind .
“ We used that negativity to stay up .
It came down to professional pride .
“ No one gave us a chance — and that made it even sweeter .
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John McGinn has revealed Wes Edens has promised not to leave his Aston Villa players as exposed as they were in last season’s relegation battle.
Speaking to The Sun, the Scot described how Villa’s billionaire co-owner sent a message to players after last season’s Great Escape - both congratulating them and vowing to bring back the good times.
Villa were seven points away from safety with four games to go but hauled themselves out of their seemingly hopeless position, finally dodging the drop in the last game.
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“Wes Edens private-messaged a lot of us after West Ham to say congratulations,” McGinn said.
“And basically to tell us that the club wasn’t going to rest there.
“He said they’d support us with new players and improve the depth of the squad to kick on.
“The owners made it clear that they want Villa back where we belong, challenging at the top end of English and European football.
“It’s not going to be easy. But we’re behind each other, backing each other. We’re on the same page.”
McGinn also relived the drama of last term and described just how devastating a return to the Championship would have been.
“People accused us of over-celebrating. But everyone knows relegation would have been catastrophic,” he continued.
“I’ve won cups and trophies with St Mirren and Hibs. I scored the winner at Wembley in the Championship play-off final — the feeling is pure euphoria.
“Surviving is very different. I was relegated with St Mirren so I know the effect it has, especially on the staff behind the scenes.
“There are cuts after relegation and people lose their jobs.
“It would have happened on a much larger scale at Aston Villa.
“I never want to experience that again, so the feeling at West Ham was one of relief. But also of pride — because it’s naive to think we don’t listen to criticism or read negative stories.
“We were driving to games and, whether it was talkSPORT or some other station, not one person gave us a chance of staying up with four games to go when we were seven points behind.
“We used that negativity to stay up. It came down to professional pride.
“No one gave us a chance — and that made it even sweeter.”


birminghammail--2020-08-31--RAF fighter jets escort Ryanair flight over Solihull after 'security threat'

This is the moment RAF Typhoon fighter jets escorted a plane over Birmingham after an alert to a potential security threat on board .
The Ryanair flight , from Vienna to London Stansted Airport , was flanked by two jets as it was pictured flying over Solihull on Sunday evening , August 30 .
They had been scrambled to intercept the Lauda aircraft - owned by the well-known budget airline - after the crew were alerted to a potential security threat on board .
Ryanair confirmed the captain had informed UK authorities of the alert before landing safely at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have surrounded the plane at around 7.20pm as the flight landed in a remote area of the airport .
One frightened passenger suggested two men were arrested by police after 'suspicious objects ' were uncovered in the toilets .
As part of updates to Twitter during the incident , she wrote : `` There are armed police all around .
They told us to put our seat belts back on .
We are parked in a remote area .
`` The police have come back on board and taken two men away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toilets and called the police .
All seems ok now !
That was scary . ''
A 34-year-old man from Kuwait and a second man , aged 48 and from Italy , were detained , according to MailOnline .
Passengers waiting for the plane to head back to Vienna were transferred to a spare aircraft , the airline said .
A statement from Ryanair read : “ The crew of a Ryanair flight from Vienna to London Stansted yesterday evening ( 30 Aug ) alerted of a potential security threat on board .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ captain informed UK authorities and continued to London Stansted , where the aircraft landed normally and taxied to a remote stand where passengers disembarked safely .
`` Passengers in London Stansted waiting to depart to Vienna were transferred to a spare aircraft to minimise the delay to their flight .
`` This is now a matter for the local police . ''
BirminghamLive has contacted the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit - which is said to be managing the incident .

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This is the moment RAF Typhoon fighter jets flew over Birmingham after escorting a flight amid a potential security threat.
The jets were seen over Solihull, Birmingham as they returned from intercepting the Ryanair flight to London Stansted Airport on Sunday evening, August 30.
They had been scrambled to escort the Lauda aircraft - owned by the well-known budget airline - after the crew were alerted to reports of a 'suspicious device' in the bathroom.
Ryanair confirmed the captain, who was flying the plane from Vienna, had informed UK authorities of the alert before landing safely at the London-based airport.
Armed Counter Terrorism officers were said to have surrounded the plane at around 7.20pm as the flight landed in a remote area of the airport.
Two men were detained under the Terrorism Act and spoken to over the incident, but were both released as examination of the object found it was nothing of concern, police said.
As part of updates to Twitter during the incident, one frightened passenger wrote: "There are armed police all around. They told us to put our seat belts back on. We are parked in a remote area.
"The police have come back on board and taken two men away. They found suspicious objects in the toilets and called the police. All seems ok now! That was scary."
A statement from Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, who managed the incident, confirmed officers investigating the suspicious device reports had concluded their enquiries.
The statement read: "Following reports of a suspicious device in the bathroom of a plane arriving from Vienna, Austria, shortly after 7pm, Counter Terrorism Policing officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) detained two men under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act (2000).
"After examination by specialist investigators, the object was found not to be of concern. Officers spoke with the two men and neither were considered to have committed any offences."
Detective Superintendent Andy Waldie, head of ERSOU’s Counter Terrorism Policing unit, added: “We understandably take any reports of suspicious objects or behaviour on flights very seriously and thankfully on this occasion there was no cause for concern.
“I’d like to thank those on the flight for their cooperation and understanding while officers conducted their enquiries.”
Passengers waiting for the plane to head back to Vienna were transferred to a spare aircraft, Ryanair added.
A statement from the airline read: “The crew of a Ryanair flight from Vienna to London Stansted yesterday evening (30 Aug) alerted of a potential security threat on board.
"In line with procedures, the captain informed UK authorities and continued to London Stansted, where the aircraft landed normally and taxied to a remote stand where passengers disembarked safely.
"Passengers in London Stansted waiting to depart to Vienna were transferred to a spare aircraft to minimise the delay to their flight.
"This is now a matter for the local police."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Nightmare flight from Zante 'full of idiots' as Covid forces 200 into quarantine

Almost 200 passengers on a flight from the Greek island of Zante have been told to self-isolate after coronavirus cases were confirmed - with one passenger saying the plane was `` full of selfish 'covidiots ' and an inept crew who could n't care less . ''
Sixteen cases of Covid-19 have been linked to people who took TUI flight 6215 to Cardiff on August 25 .
Officials know that seven of those cases were infectious or potentially infectious whilst on the flight , according to Dr Gwen Lowe , consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health Wales .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in Wales in the last week that have come back from Zante , confirmed in people who were on different flights and staying in different locations .
Stephanie Whitfield was on the TUI flight to Cardiff and described how passengers were not wearing masks correctly and just seemed to `` disregard the rules '' .
She told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` Many passengers did n't seem to know how to wear the masks correctly or they seemed to just disregard the rules really .
`` Lots of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noses or even underneath their chins .
`` They were taking the masks off to talk to friends and they were going up and down the aisles to talk to their friends without their masks on . ''
Asked about how the crew dealt with this , Ms Whitfield said she noticed a crew member ask one woman to put her mask on .
`` But the vast majority of people were n't being spoken to , and there was a chap sat next to me who had his mask around his chin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stewardess was talking to him and she did n't say anything to him , '' she said .
Ms Whitfield also told the BBC : `` The flight was full of selfish 'covidiots ' and an inept crew who could n't care less . ''
Commenting on whether she was surprised to hear about the cases following the flight , she said : `` No , we were n't surprised at all . ''
Before arriving back in Cardiff , she and her husband decided to self isolate , and have been doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight emerged .
She said they have mild symptoms and are hoping they just have a cold , but are taking a test on Tuesday .
Dr Lowe told Today : `` In the last week we 've had about 30 cases in Wales that have come back from Zante .
`` Different flights on different days staying in different locations .
`` These are confirmed positive cases and we 're expecting that number to rise . ''
She said officials are in the process of reaching all 193 people on the Tui @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` very obvious '' from the work carried out in Wales that the majority of people do not catch the virus from strangers .
`` Yes , you can be unlucky , and you can get it from a random stranger or from a super spreader , but the vast majority of people get it from their workmates , their work buddies , their family , and their friends , '' she said .
Asked about whether airlines should be more proactive about telling people to wear masks , Dr Lowe said wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed out that they are an `` informal measure '' , adding that it is difficult for airlines to police .
`` If somebody is determined not to wear a mask , people often do n't know how to wear masks properly , they touch them a lot , they wear them below their nose , they take them off to eat .
`` And if you 've got Covid symptoms , that will spread Covid symptoms quite rapidly through a confined space such as aircraft , '' she said .
Find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by putting your postcode into the interactive tool below : A spokeswoman for Tui said : `` The health and safety of passengers is always our priority and we are concerned to hear of Mrs Whitfield 's claims .
`` Our crew are trained to the highest standards and in line with European Union Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ) guidelines .
`` Passengers are informed prior to travel and via PA announcements on the flight that they have to wear masks throughout and are not allowed to move around the cabin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ consuming food and drink .
A full investigation is now under way as these concerns were n't reported during the flight or before today . ''

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Almost 200 passengers on a flight from the Greek island of Zante have been told to self-isolate after coronavirus cases were confirmed - with one passenger saying the plane was "full of selfish 'covidiots' and an inept crew who couldn't care less."
Sixteen cases of Covid-19 have been linked to people who took TUI flight 6215 to Cardiff on August 25.
Officials know that seven of those cases were infectious or potentially infectious whilst on the flight, according to Dr Gwen Lowe, consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health Wales.
She said there have been about 30 cases in Wales in the last week that have come back from Zante, confirmed in people who were on different flights and staying in different locations.
(Image: SWNS.com)
Stephanie Whitfield was on the TUI flight to Cardiff and described how passengers were not wearing masks correctly and just seemed to "disregard the rules".
She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Many passengers didn't seem to know how to wear the masks correctly or they seemed to just disregard the rules really.
"Lots of the people were wearing the masks underneath their noses or even underneath their chins.
"They were taking the masks off to talk to friends and they were going up and down the aisles to talk to their friends without their masks on."
Asked about how the crew dealt with this, Ms Whitfield said she noticed a crew member ask one woman to put her mask on.
"But the vast majority of people weren't being spoken to, and there was a chap sat next to me who had his mask around his chin for the full flight, and the stewardess was talking to him and she didn't say anything to him," she said.
Ms Whitfield also told the BBC: "The flight was full of selfish 'covidiots' and an inept crew who couldn't care less."
Commenting on whether she was surprised to hear about the cases following the flight, she said: "No, we weren't surprised at all."
Before arriving back in Cardiff, she and her husband decided to self isolate, and have been doing so since before the news about the flight emerged.
She said they have mild symptoms and are hoping they just have a cold, but are taking a test on Tuesday.
Dr Lowe told Today: "In the last week we've had about 30 cases in Wales that have come back from Zante.
"Different flights on different days staying in different locations.
"These are confirmed positive cases and we're expecting that number to rise."
She said officials are in the process of reaching all 193 people on the Tui flight.
Dr Lowe said it is "very obvious" from the work carried out in Wales that the majority of people do not catch the virus from strangers.
"Yes, you can be unlucky, and you can get it from a random stranger or from a super spreader, but the vast majority of people get it from their workmates, their work buddies, their family, and their friends," she said.
Asked about whether airlines should be more proactive about telling people to wear masks, Dr Lowe said wearing face coverings "may help" but pointed out that they are an "informal measure", adding that it is difficult for airlines to police.
"If somebody is determined not to wear a mask, people often don't know how to wear masks properly, they touch them a lot, they wear them below their nose, they take them off to eat.
"And if you've got Covid symptoms, that will spread Covid symptoms quite rapidly through a confined space such as aircraft," she said.
Find out the latest coronavirus cases in your area by putting your postcode into the interactive tool below:
A spokeswoman for Tui said: "The health and safety of passengers is always our priority and we are concerned to hear of Mrs Whitfield's claims.
"Our crew are trained to the highest standards and in line with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidelines.
"Passengers are informed prior to travel and via PA announcements on the flight that they have to wear masks throughout and are not allowed to move around the cabin.
"Masks can only be removed when consuming food and drink. A full investigation is now under way as these concerns weren't reported during the flight or before today."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Danny Murphy says he feels sorry for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish

Danny Murphy is the latest pundit to sympathise with Jack Grealish following his England snub .
Gareth Southgate overlooked Grealish in his latest squad selection , instead choosing uncapped players Kalvin Phillips and Phil Foden instead .
The Three Lions boss has since revealed that he views the Aston Villa captain as a winger , putting him in direct competition with Raheem Sterling , Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for a spot on the left of England 's attack .
But Match of the Day pundit Murphy , who won nine England caps during his playing days , believes Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I feel for Jack Grealish , '' Murphy said .
`` He was superb for Aston Villa last season , one of the standout English players in the Premier League , and was the key to his side 's survival .
`` So , it was a huge blow for him to be left out of the England squad for the Nations League games .
Gareth Southgate said he sees Grealish as a winger , maybe as a No 10 , and he has a wealth of talent in those areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood .
`` It 's true , England have tremendous quality in attacking areas .
Where I think Southgate is wrong is seeing him only in those positions .
At his best , I believe Grealish is part of the midfield trio behind the front three . ''
However , Murphy still thinks Grealish 's chance will come if he remains patient and performs well in the coming season .
`` It is a bit predictable that England chose the orthodox options , '' added Murphy .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him as just a dribbler .
He 's not .
He has a superb range of passing and can open teams up from this deeper position .
`` I feel for Jack but he is determined .
His time will come .
He will get his chance . ''

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Danny Murphy is the latest pundit to sympathise with Jack Grealish following his England snub.
Gareth Southgate overlooked Grealish in his latest squad selection, instead choosing uncapped players Kalvin Phillips and Phil Foden instead.
The Three Lions boss has since revealed that he views the Aston Villa captain as a winger, putting him in direct competition with Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for a spot on the left of England's attack.
But Match of the Day pundit Murphy, who won nine England caps during his playing days, believes Grealish should have been called up by Southgate.
"I feel for Jack Grealish," Murphy said. "He was superb for Aston Villa last season, one of the standout English players in the Premier League, and was the key to his side's survival.
"So, it was a huge blow for him to be left out of the England squad for the Nations League games. Gareth Southgate said he sees Grealish as a winger, maybe as a No 10, and he has a wealth of talent in those areas with Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
"It's true, England have tremendous quality in attacking areas. Where I think Southgate is wrong is seeing him only in those positions. At his best, I believe Grealish is part of the midfield trio behind the front three."
However, Murphy still thinks Grealish's chance will come if he remains patient and performs well in the coming season.
"It is a bit predictable that England chose the orthodox options," added Murphy. "The misconception about Grealish is that people see him as just a dribbler. He's not. He has a superb range of passing and can open teams up from this deeper position.
"I feel for Jack but he is determined. His time will come. He will get his chance."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Drink drive arrest as VW Golf left overturned in street

Police arrested a man as part of a drink drive probe after two people were hurt in a crash near Star City .
A 25-year-old driver was taken into police custody following the collision in Watson Road , Nechells on Sunday morning ( August 30 ) .
The man , who reported a foot injury after the smash , was arrested on suspicion of drink driving but released while police enquiries continue .
A statement from West Midlands Police , shared on Bank Holiday Monday , read : `` A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The two-car crash , which involved a red VW Golf and a white Range Rover , took place at around 9.30am .
Around ten firefighters , ambulances and police were deployed to the scene where the Volkswagen was found overturned in the road .
A 62-year-old woman and a man , aged 65 , were assessed for their injuries and taken to hospital for precautionary checks .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service added : `` We went out at 9.34am , Ward End and Erdington fire crews attended .
`` Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One overturned car was righted into the correct position .
The car was resting on its roof .
We made the vehicle safe .
`` There was also a fuel leak , five litres had leaked out .
Three occupants self extricated .
`` A 65-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were treated by crews and ambulance and transported to hospital for precautionary checks .
`` One 25-year-old reported a foot injury .
He was dealt with by the police at the scene . ''

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Police arrested a man as part of a drink drive probe after two people were hurt in a crash near Star City.
A 25-year-old driver was taken into police custody following the collision in Watson Road, Nechells on Sunday morning (August 30).
The man, who reported a foot injury after the smash, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving but released while police enquiries continue.
A statement from West Midlands Police, shared on Bank Holiday Monday, read: "A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving, has been released while enquiries continue."
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The two-car crash, which involved a red VW Golf and a white Range Rover, took place at around 9.30am.
Around ten firefighters, ambulances and police were deployed to the scene where the Volkswagen was found overturned in the road.
A 62-year-old woman and a man, aged 65, were assessed for their injuries and taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service added: "We went out at 9.34am, Ward End and Erdington fire crews attended.
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"Two cars involved in a road traffic collision. One overturned car was righted into the correct position. The car was resting on its roof. We made the vehicle safe.
"There was also a fuel leak, five litres had leaked out. Three occupants self extricated.
"A 65-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were treated by crews and ambulance and transported to hospital for precautionary checks.
"One 25-year-old reported a foot injury. He was dealt with by the police at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Chris Sutton fires Maitland-Niles warning as Wolves hover

Chris Sutton has urged Arsenal to back out of any deal to send Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Wolves .
The pundit - and former Celtic striker - named the 23-year-old man of the match as the Gunners beat Liverpool in the Community Shield .
Since then reports have emerged that Arsenal could be having a rethink about the youngster ’ s situation - having last week agreed a £20million fee with Wolves .
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Writing in the Daily Mail he said : “ Maitland-Niles was asked about his future with him being linked to Wolves , who have just let their wing back Matt Doherty join Tottenham .
“ His answer — ‘ I am an Arsenal player until I am told otherwise ’ — did not sound like someone who is set to stay .
“ Maybe he feels he will be guaranteed better game time at Molineux @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear Arsenal are considering a transfer U-turn after his performance against Liverpool .
“ He is such a versatile talent , a diamond , and I do believe Mikel Arteta trusts him .
“ Neither Sadio Mane nor Mo Salah had any joy with him at left wing back , and there is an argument he ’ d be a better right wing back than Hector Bellerin .
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Chris Sutton has urged Arsenal to back out of any deal to send Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Wolves.
The pundit - and former Celtic striker - named the 23-year-old man of the match as the Gunners beat Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Since then reports have emerged that Arsenal could be having a rethink about the youngster’s situation - having last week agreed a £20million fee with Wolves.
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And Sutton says they are right to do so, encouraging Mikel Arteta to keep a player who has been recently called up into the England squad.
Writing in the Daily Mail he said: “Maitland-Niles was asked about his future with him being linked to Wolves, who have just let their wing back Matt Doherty join Tottenham.
“His answer — ‘I am an Arsenal player until I am told otherwise’ — did not sound like someone who is set to stay.
“Maybe he feels he will be guaranteed better game time at Molineux. But it’s good to hear Arsenal are considering a transfer U-turn after his performance against Liverpool.
“He is such a versatile talent, a diamond, and I do believe Mikel Arteta trusts him.
“Neither Sadio Mane nor Mo Salah had any joy with him at left wing back, and there is an argument he’d be a better right wing back than Hector Bellerin.
“If I was an Arsenal decision-maker, I wouldn’t be in a hurry to get rid of Maitland-Niles.”
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birminghammail--2020-08-31--Aston Villa receive Watkins boost as Toney joins Bees

One of the obstacles barring Ollie Watkins ’ move to Aston Villa has been removed .
Ivan Toney has this morning completed his transfer from Peterborough to Brentford .
Sky Sports reckon the highly-rated striker has joined the Bees for an initial fee of around £5million , rising to £10m .
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The 24-year-old has been long-linked with Aston Villa , although Leeds and Fulham have also been credited with an interest in a striker who finished second in the Championship charts last season .
Indeed The Sun claimed yesterday that Villa are ready to pay the former Exeter attacker £70,000 a week to move up the M40 .
Dean Smith has previously spoken of his admiration for Watkins - having brought him to Griffin Park for just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has established himself as one of the hottest properties outside the top flight - spearheading Brentford ’ s run to the play-off final last term .
Toney has been doing likewise in League One - plundering goals for Darren Ferguson ’ s men with 49 goals in just two seasons .
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birminghammail--2020-08-31--Coronavirus outbreak linked to Midlands bingo night as over 1,000 people tested

More than 1,000 people have been tested for Covid-19 following an outbreak being linked to a bingo night in Staffordshire .
There are 16 known cases linked to the event at Silverdale Working Men 's Club on August 16 , according to Staffordshire County Council .
It said anyone who tests positive is being told to self-isolate , while the contacts of those who test positive are being traced .
As part of the council 's test and trace efforts , it is urging anyone who visited certain venues in Silverdale or Newcastle on specific dates to get tested as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub between August 20 and 22 - The Vine pub between August 20 and 23 - The George and Dragon pub between August 20 and 22 - The Arnold Machin between August 26 and 27 - The Westbury Tavern in Clayton between August 26 and 27 Staffordshire County Council said testing continues over the bank holiday , with appointments available online or by turning up at a mobile testing unit in Knutton or walk-through centre in Newcastle .
All of the venues listed have carried out risk assessments and , with measures in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome customers , the council added .
Find out the latest information on coronavirus cases in your area by simply typing your postcode into the interactive tool below Dr Richard Harling , director of health and care , said : `` What we are seeing from test and trace activity is a widening network from the original bingo event as people met with friends and family and went out socialising .
`` More than 1,000 people have already been tested , but we need everyone who was at any of the venues on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is vital in our work to identify people who may have the virus and help contain the spread of infection even further . ''

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More than 1,000 people have been tested for Covid-19 following an outbreak being linked to a bingo night in Staffordshire.
There are 16 known cases linked to the event at Silverdale Working Men's Club on August 16, according to Staffordshire County Council.
It said anyone who tests positive is being told to self-isolate, while the contacts of those who test positive are being traced.
As part of the council's test and trace efforts, it is urging anyone who visited certain venues in Silverdale or Newcastle on specific dates to get tested as soon as possible.
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The venues are:
- Silverdale Working Men's Club between August 16 and 21
- The Bush pub between August 20 and 22
- The Vine pub between August 20 and 23
- The George and Dragon pub between August 20 and 22
- Newcastle (King Street) Working Men's Club on August 22
- The Kiln on August 22
- The Crown on August 22
- Yates in Newcastle on August 22
- The Roebuck pub on August 23
- The Bilash restaurant on August 24
- The Arnold Machin between August 26 and 27
- The Westbury Tavern in Clayton between August 26 and 27
Staffordshire County Council said testing continues over the bank holiday, with appointments available online or by turning up at a mobile testing unit in Knutton or walk-through centre in Newcastle.
All of the venues listed have carried out risk assessments and, with measures in place, can continue to open and welcome customers, the council added.
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Dr Richard Harling, director of health and care, said: "What we are seeing from test and trace activity is a widening network from the original bingo event as people met with friends and family and went out socialising.
"More than 1,000 people have already been tested, but we need everyone who was at any of the venues on the given dates to get tested.
"This is vital in our work to identify people who may have the virus and help contain the spread of infection even further."


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Excited Aston Villa pile in after Ivan Toney transfer

Ivan Toney has completed his move from Peterborough to Brentford - a fact not lost on Aston Villa fans .
The highly-rated striker has joined the Bees for an initial fee of around £5million , rising to £10m .
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@ d_hicks77 : @ AVFCOfficial right lets get our bit done @ Jackodotcom : Iván Toney signs for Brentford .
Watkins on his way out now then ?
# avfc # utv Would be suprised if we didn ’ t announce double signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this mean we can now sign Watkins UTV @ TheLineupDesign : Why don ’ t we just bypass the next 2 years , and just buy Toney now instead , and save ourselves £15m ?
@ EddAVFC : The meltdown when Fulham post some stupid pun to announce Watkins ... @ B6_Dave : The meltdown from the “ ITK ’ s ” on here when Villa reveal Watkins signed before he went on holiday but the club had an agreement with Brentford that nothing would be revealed until at least 24 hours after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has established himself as one of the hottest properties outside the top flight - spearheading Brentford ’ s run to the play-off final last term.. Villa will now hope the dominoes are starting to fall - with Brentford also claimed to have identified a replacement for another of their targets , Said Benrahma .
It was claimed on Sunday that Thomas Frank is preparing a £5m bid for the German U21 Robin Hack .
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Ivan Toney has completed his move from Peterborough to Brentford - a fact not lost on Aston Villa fans.
The highly-rated striker has joined the Bees for an initial fee of around £5million, rising to £10m.
That could pave the way for Brentford to finally give Watkins the green-light to pursue his move to the Premier League - with Villa hovering.
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This is what Villa fans have been saying.
@d_hicks77: @AVFCOfficial right lets get our bit done
@Jackodotcom: Iván Toney signs for Brentford. Watkins on his way out now then? #avfc #utv Would be suprised if we didn’t announce double signing this week.
@davidmooney26: Watkins incoming
@Matthew05928408: Does this mean we can now sign Watkins UTV
@TheLineupDesign: Why don’t we just bypass the next 2 years, and just buy Toney now instead, and save ourselves £15m?
@EddAVFC: The meltdown when Fulham post some stupid pun to announce Watkins...
@RHAVFC: Watkins to #AVFC now, surely?!
@B6_Dave: The meltdown from the “ITK’s” on here when Villa reveal Watkins signed before he went on holiday but the club had an agreement with Brentford that nothing would be revealed until at least 24 hours after Brentford had found a replacement.
Watkins has established himself as one of the hottest properties outside the top flight - spearheading Brentford’s run to the play-off final last term..
Villa will now hope the dominoes are starting to fall - with Brentford also claimed to have identified a replacement for another of their targets, Said Benrahma.
It was claimed on Sunday that Thomas Frank is preparing a £5m bid for the German U21 Robin Hack.
Villa have been tracking Benrahma for more than a year - and will now be hopeful of pushing through both transfers.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Two teens and man charged with murder after 22-year-old shot dead in city

Two teenagers and a man have been charged over the fatal shooting in Lozells .
Naasir Francis , 22 , was killed after he was shot in the stomach at the junction of Lozells Road , Lozells , at about 12.30pm on Wednesday , August 26 .
Darnell Donovan-Harris , 22 , and a 17-year-old boy , from Surrey , have now been charged with murder , attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon .
A 16-year-old boy has also been charged with murder , attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who can not be named for legal reasons due to their age , have been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court later today .
Lawrence Morgan has already been charged over the murder , three counts of attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon .
The 24-year-old , of Crompton Close , Nechells , appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday , August 29 .
He has been remanded to appear a Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday , September 1 .
A 15–year-old boy and an 18-year-old man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 , on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released pending further investigation .
A 39-year-old man and woman , 21 , who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Friday , August 28 , have been released pending further investigation .
The family of Mr Francis had paid an emotional tribute .
In a statement released by police , they said : “ Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family .
“ A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young man in his community , Naasir ’ s charming personality , birthed a light of spiritedness in the eyes of his family , a light that has dulled since his passing.
” Police urge anyone who has any information who has not yet spoken to them to get in touch .
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Two teenagers and a man have been charged over the fatal shooting in Lozells.
Naasir Francis, 22, was killed after he was shot in the stomach at the junction of Lozells Road, Lozells, at about 12.30pm on Wednesday, August 26.
Darnell Donovan-Harris, 22, and a 17-year-old boy, from Surrey, have now been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 16-year-old boy has also been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
The trio, including the teens, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to their age, have been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court later today.
Lawrence Morgan has already been charged over the murder, three counts of attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.
The 24-year-old, of Crompton Close, Nechells, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday, August 29.
He has been remanded to appear a Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.
A 15–year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, who were arrested in Birmingham on August 29, on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released pending further investigation.
A 39-year-old man and woman, 21, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Friday, August 28, have been released pending further investigation.
The family of Mr Francis had paid an emotional tribute. In a statement released by police, they said: “Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family.
“A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and siblings.
“A much-loved and respected young man in his community, Naasir’s charming personality, birthed a light of spiritedness in the eyes of his family, a light that has dulled since his passing.”
Police urge anyone who has any information who has not yet spoken to them to get in touch.
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 - tell them what you know not who you are.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Liverpool set fee for Aston Villa target Harry Wilson - report

Liverpool are demanding £20million for sought-after attacker Harry Wilson , according to reports .
The Sun on Sunday claims the @ @ @ @ @ asking price for the 23-year-old who has been linked with a host of top flight @ @ @ @ @ report suggests Aston Villa , Southampton Newcastle and Leeds United have been put off by @ @ @ @ @ for a player who has only one season of Premier League experience .
Wilson has @ @ @ @ @ stars of the Liverpool academy for several years and has loan deals with Hull City @ @ @ @ @ level .
He spent last term with Bournemouth but despite scoring seven times in 31 @ @ @ @ @ unable to save them from relegation .
Nevertheless he has also become a regular for @ @ @ @ @ 17 appearances - without ever really establishing himself at Anfield .
His situation seems to @ @ @ @ @ , with Jurgen Klopp said to be reluctant to send him out on loan again @

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birminghammail--2020-08-31--Moussa Marega's transfer 'objective' confirmed amid Villa links

Moussa Marega could seal his dream move to the Premier League this summer .
The Porto forward has been linked with Aston Villa throughout the last 12 months , with reports in January suggesting the striker remains on the club 's transfer radar .
Marega enjoyed another good season in front of goal for Porto last term with 12 goals in 29 matches , taking his Primeira Liga total to 45 in 95 appearances for the Portuguese club .
But , with Marega turning 29 earlier this year , his desire to move to England is greater than ever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told A Bola : `` At 29 , Moussa is no longer old enough to have dreams .
Playing in the Premier League , more than an illusion , is an objective , as it will be for most footballers .
`` Yes , it is true that I have been contacted by several English clubs .
If a business arises that allows FC Porto to earn good money with the transfer , that would be perfect and would make Moussa very happy , because what he liked most was to repay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club in so many years of contract . ''
Marega - who has previously been valued at £30million - has also been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Crystal Palace .

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Moussa Marega could seal his dream move to the Premier League this summer.
The Porto forward has been linked with Aston Villa throughout the last 12 months, with reports in January suggesting the striker remains on the club's transfer radar.
Marega enjoyed another good season in front of goal for Porto last term with 12 goals in 29 matches, taking his Primeira Liga total to 45 in 95 appearances for the Portuguese club.
But, with Marega turning 29 earlier this year, his desire to move to England is greater than ever.
Marega's agent, Aziz Ben Aissa, told A Bola: "At 29, Moussa is no longer old enough to have dreams. Playing in the Premier League, more than an illusion, is an objective, as it will be for most footballers.
"Yes, it is true that I have been contacted by several English clubs. If a business arises that allows FC Porto to earn good money with the transfer, that would be perfect and would make Moussa very happy, because what he liked most was to repay FC Porto for the investment made by the club in so many years of contract."
Marega - who has previously been valued at £30million - has also been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Moussa Marega sets transfer 'objective' after links to Wolves

Moussa Marega is hoping to seal his dream move to the Premier League before the window shuts in October .
The Porto forward has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers throughout the last 12 months , with Nuno Espirito Santo familiar with the striker from his time coaching at the Estádio do Dragão .
Wolves are looking to sign another striker in this window to compete with first choice forward Raul Jimenez , while Nuno also urgently needs to strengthen at wing-back after Matt Doherty 's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur .
Marega enjoyed another good season in front of goal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 matches , taking his Primeira Liga total to 45 in 95 appearances for the Portuguese club .
But , with Marega now in his peak professional years , he has his heart set on a move to England .
Marega 's agent , Aziz Ben Aissa , told A Bola : `` At 29 , Moussa is no longer old enough to have dreams .
Playing in the Premier League , more than an illusion , is an objective , as it will be for most footballers .
`` Yes , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by several English clubs .
If a business arises that allows FC Porto to earn good money with the transfer , that would be perfect and would make Moussa very happy , because what he liked most was to repay FC Porto for the investment made by the club in so many years of contract . ''
Marega - who has previously been valued at £30million - has also been linked with moves to Aston Villa , Newcastle United and Crystal Palace .

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Moussa Marega is hoping to seal his dream move to the Premier League before the window shuts in October.
The Porto forward has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers throughout the last 12 months, with Nuno Espirito Santo familiar with the striker from his time coaching at the Estádio do Dragão.
Wolves are looking to sign another striker in this window to compete with first choice forward Raul Jimenez, while Nuno also urgently needs to strengthen at wing-back after Matt Doherty's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
Marega enjoyed another good season in front of goal for Porto last term with 12 goals in 29 matches, taking his Primeira Liga total to 45 in 95 appearances for the Portuguese club.
But, with Marega now in his peak professional years, he has his heart set on a move to England.
Marega's agent, Aziz Ben Aissa, told A Bola: "At 29, Moussa is no longer old enough to have dreams. Playing in the Premier League, more than an illusion, is an objective, as it will be for most footballers.
"Yes, it is true that I have been contacted by several English clubs. If a business arises that allows FC Porto to earn good money with the transfer, that would be perfect and would make Moussa very happy, because what he liked most was to repay FC Porto for the investment made by the club in so many years of contract."
Marega - who has previously been valued at £30million - has also been linked with moves to Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Aston Villa star John McGinn targets rivals Wolves and Leicester

John McGinn admits he was jealous of seeing Wolves fighting for European glory last season - and wants to make sure it ’ s the other way round ‘ in a couple of years ’ .
The Aston Villa midfielder was speaking ahead of the 2020/2021 campaign after helping Dean Smith ’ s men secure their Premier League status on the final day of the season .
Meanwhile Midlands rivals Wolves and Leicester spent the domestic campaign harbouring ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League .
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Google Play Store and App Store And Wolves also fought on the Europa League front - reaching the quarter finals before being eliminated by eventual champions Sevilla .
McGinn says it should be Villa doing that .
“ I ’ ll be brutally honest , it hurt to see Leicester and Wolves flying the flag so brilliantly for the Midlands , ” McGinn told The Sun .
“ It makes me jealous to see them competing at such a high level , home and abroad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be .
“ They have worked hard and are there on merit .
However , they don ’ t have the same history as Aston Villa so it does make you envious — because we want to be competing in the Champions League .
“ But there are no excuses .
The standard of our training ground is exceptional .
“ We ’ ve got a brilliant stadium .
Throw in our support and the stature of this club — and I ’ m sure we can attract the kind of players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
“ Seeing Wolves going so far in Europe shows us what ’ s possible and we must take inspiration from that — then do it our way .
“ Hopefully , in a couple of years , Leicester and Wolves will be jealous of us .
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birminghammail--2020-08-31--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE

Aston Villa transfer news LIVE

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Monday , August 31 .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Brentford striker Ollie Watkins remains a top target for Dean Smith but Villa have n't yet been able to force through a deal .
Werder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £20 million-plus - continues to be linked with a switch to Villa Park , as does Watkins ' Brentford teammate Said Benrahma .
Last week we also heard from Smith for the first time down at Villa 's training camp in Wales , and he said of new arrivals : `` Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Brian Dick, Alex Dicken)

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Villa receive clear Grealish signal as Man United 'complete' van de Beek move

Aston Villa have receive a clear indication over Manchester United 's interest in Villa captain Jack Grealish , with the Red Devils deciding to raid Ajax after months of back-and-forth with Villa over their club captain .
Now according to journalist Graeme Bailey , United are set to complete a £40 million deal for Ajax 's Donny van de Beek in the coming days , with the transfer deal being finalised this weekend .
That has been backed up by Fabrizio Romano , who believes United have concluded the deal .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa newsletter The Manchester Evening News reported back in January that Van de Beek existed on the same shortlist as both Grealish and James Maddison , delivering a big hint that United have perhaps moved on .
The playmaker sat out of Ajax 's latest friendly due to 'developments ' over his future and now seems set to move on to Old Trafford in the coming days .
That £40m move could call a Grealish transfer into question .
Samuel Luckhurst of the MEN noted that van de Beek likely was n't United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player they have ended up with for a cheaper price .
Another hint that any move for Grealish could be falling away .
While United could move back in for Grealish , it remains to be seen how he 'd fit into a United team that could boast Mason Greenwood , Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial , van de Beek and Marcus Rashford .
Grealish 's ability should never be in question , and while he would n't shy away from competition the incoming van de Beek deal should perhaps make a Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - albeit not completely impossible .

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Aston Villa have receive a clear indication over Manchester United's interest in Villa captain Jack Grealish, with the Red Devils deciding to raid Ajax after months of back-and-forth with Villa over their club captain.
Now according to journalist Graeme Bailey, United are set to complete a £40 million deal for Ajax's Donny van de Beek in the coming days, with the transfer deal being finalised this weekend.
That has been backed up by Fabrizio Romano, who believes United have concluded the deal.
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The Manchester Evening News reported back in January that Van de Beek existed on the same shortlist as both Grealish and James Maddison, delivering a big hint that United have perhaps moved on.
The playmaker sat out of Ajax's latest friendly due to 'developments' over his future and now seems set to move on to Old Trafford in the coming days.
That £40m move could call a Grealish transfer into question.
Samuel Luckhurst of the MEN noted that van de Beek likely wasn't United's main target - but is the player they have ended up with for a cheaper price. Another hint that any move for Grealish could be falling away.
While United could move back in for Grealish, it remains to be seen how he'd fit into a United team that could boast Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, van de Beek and Marcus Rashford.
Grealish's ability should never be in question, and while he wouldn't shy away from competition the incoming van de Beek deal should perhaps make a Grealish to United move a little more unlikely - albeit not completely impossible.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Lee Hendrie breaks silence on Abraham transfer 'saga'

Former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie has broken his silence on Villa 's chase for a striker .
The former Villa midfielder hopes that the club can wrap up a deal for a new centre-forward soon , closing off a long-running issue .
`` Do n't start me on this , '' said Hendrie on Talksport , when asked about Villa 's transfer dealings .
`` The centre-forward saga goes on for me .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Villa newsletter '' I had a chat with Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured , you had Samatta - out of all them Keinan Davis was the best but he was n't scoring goals .
They need to resolve that ASAP , I feel .
`` There 's been a bit of a link with Tammy Abraham who I 'd love to see back at the club , but I feel they are going to have to tide it down a little bit and aim lower .
He 'd fit the bill perfectly though . ''
Ollie Watkins has emerged as Villa 's number one target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Brighton can tempt the player .
It is expected that Villa will move towards sealing a deal for Watkins later this week .

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Former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie has broken his silence on Villa's chase for a striker.
The former Villa midfielder hopes that the club can wrap up a deal for a new centre-forward soon, closing off a long-running issue.
"Don't start me on this," said Hendrie on Talksport, when asked about Villa's transfer dealings.
"The centre-forward saga goes on for me.
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"I had a chat with Dean Smith last season about it. Wesley got injured, you had Samatta - out of all them Keinan Davis was the best but he wasn't scoring goals. They need to resolve that ASAP, I feel.
"There's been a bit of a link with Tammy Abraham who I'd love to see back at the club, but I feel they are going to have to tide it down a little bit and aim lower. He'd fit the bill perfectly though."
Ollie Watkins has emerged as Villa's number one target - and seek to intervene before Fulham & Brighton can tempt the player.
It is expected that Villa will move towards sealing a deal for Watkins later this week.


birminghammail--2020-08-31--Remorseless killer who stabbed lover to death caught by shoe polish

A remorseless killer was caught after he unwittingly preserved crucial DNA evidence on his shoes when he used polish to clean them .
Peter Hastings , from Druids Heath , stabbed his lover Jean Bellis 29 times in her neck , chest and abdomen during a frenzied attack leaving her to die on her kitchen floor in Kingstanding in April 1993 .
Hastings , then aged 30 , had tried to remove any evidence , including cleaning his shoes with black boot polish , which unintentionally preserved a bloodstain in the instep of his brogue .
However , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advancements in DNA profiling , that forensic scientists were able to prove the chances of it not being Mrs Bellis 's blood was one in 58.9 million of the female population .
Further evidence against Hastings included a strand of hair found on his belt , which was used to strangle her .
This also later proved to be 38-year-old Mrs Bellis ' .
Hastings , who was a petty criminal with convictions for burglary and shoplifting , was convicted over the murder and jailed for life in 1999 - but last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving Mrs Bellis ' family `` terrified . ''
Her daughter Vanessa Watts told the BBC : `` He 's shown no remorse , no explanation ... he 's still denying that he even killed my mother .
It hurts me and my sister to think she was alone in that house , dying . ''
A pathologist said it could have taken between 12 and 48 hours for Mrs Bellis to die .
Her body lay undiscovered for a week until she was found on April 13 , 1993 .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he must not attend the grave of his victim .
Heartbreakingly , Mrs Bellis ' date of death is blank on her headstone as `` only the killer has this information , '' according to her family .
More than two decades ago , the hearing at Birmingham Crown Court was told Mrs Bellis had been stabbed 29 times and was stripped of her rings .
These were later sold and used to raise money and Hastings went on holiday after the slaying .
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Poole , who took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case proved criminals would be caught .
`` We were promised DNA profiling would be marvellous and as we began to re-evaluate the case we learned of how technology had moved on , '' he told the Birmingham Post at the time .
`` The improvement in analysis on exhibits has been the breakthrough .
The crucial factor is the way that forensic science was able to connect the victim and offender , particularly in relation to Hastings ' belt and shoes .
`` There have been considerable advances in DNA techniques @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forensic evidence .
`` Science is developing at such a rate that that criminal cases that stalled in the past now have a real chance of success because of advanced and sophisticated methods of examining evidence .
`` When I reviewed this case , science was ready at the time I needed it . ''
Mrs Bellis 's sister , Miss June Moreton , said at the time she was relieved Hastings had been put behind bars .
She said : `` We knew right from the beginning it was him who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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A remorseless killer was caught after he unwittingly preserved crucial DNA evidence on his shoes when he used polish to clean them.
Peter Hastings, from Druids Heath, stabbed his lover Jean Bellis 29 times in her neck, chest and abdomen during a frenzied attack leaving her to die on her kitchen floor in Kingstanding in April 1993.
Hastings, then aged 30, had tried to remove any evidence, including cleaning his shoes with black boot polish, which unintentionally preserved a bloodstain in the instep of his brogue.
However, it was not until five years later, with advancements in DNA profiling, that forensic scientists were able to prove the chances of it not being Mrs Bellis's blood was one in 58.9 million of the female population.
Further evidence against Hastings included a strand of hair found on his belt, which was used to strangle her. This also later proved to be 38-year-old Mrs Bellis'.
Hastings, who was a petty criminal with convictions for burglary and shoplifting, was convicted over the murder and jailed for life in 1999 - but last month he was freed by a parole board leaving Mrs Bellis' family "terrified."
Her daughter Vanessa Watts told the BBC: "He's shown no remorse, no explanation... he's still denying that he even killed my mother. It hurts me and my sister to think she was alone in that house, dying."
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
A pathologist said it could have taken between 12 and 48 hours for Mrs Bellis to die. Her body lay undiscovered for a week until she was found on April 13, 1993.
One of the conditions of Hastings' release is that he must not attend the grave of his victim. Heartbreakingly, Mrs Bellis' date of death is blank on her headstone as "only the killer has this information," according to her family.
More than two decades ago, the hearing at Birmingham Crown Court was told Mrs Bellis had been stabbed 29 times and was stripped of her rings. These were later sold and used to raise money and Hastings went on holiday after the slaying.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Poole, who took over the investigation in 1995, said the case proved criminals would be caught.
"We were promised DNA profiling would be marvellous and as we began to re-evaluate the case we learned of how technology had moved on," he told the Birmingham Post at the time.
"The improvement in analysis on exhibits has been the breakthrough. The crucial factor is the way that forensic science was able to connect the victim and offender, particularly in relation to Hastings' belt and shoes.
(Image: PA)
"There have been considerable advances in DNA techniques enabling scientists to examine minute particles of forensic evidence.
"Science is developing at such a rate that that criminal cases that stalled in the past now have a real chance of success because of advanced and sophisticated methods of examining evidence.
"When I reviewed this case, science was ready at the time I needed it."
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
Mrs Bellis's sister, Miss June Moreton, said at the time she was relieved Hastings had been put behind bars.
She said: "We knew right from the beginning it was him who had done this terrible thing to Jean."