birminghammail--2020-01-10--The picture that has got Manchester United fans excited and Wolves fans laughing

Manchester United fans have been taking to Twitter to share what they wrongly believe to be a picture of Wolves ace Ruben Neves arriving at their club 's Carrington training base .
The photograph , captured through the window a chauffeur driven car , shows the back of a male passenger , only slightly resembling the 22-year-old Molineux favourite , as he enters the Greater Manchester facility .
But Wolves have been quick to let fans on social media know that the individual pictured is NOT Neves .
Neves has been linked with a move to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the Premier League in 2018 - and his impressive recent performances have done nothing to stop the speculation .
Solskjaer is said to be keen on completing a double swoop at Molineux that would see him secure both Neves and his teammate Raul Jimenez .
And the photograph , which topped Twitter 's trending list , has send the rumour mill into overdrive .
But Wolves ' Official Twitter page has now calmed supporters by tweeting a picture of Neves , cunningly places in the background of a Rui Patricio action-shot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training ground .
Wolves fans were quick to poke fun and laugh at United fans for their blunder .
@ JoshPilee : Ruben Neves was playing on a bouncy castle with his daughter about 3 hours ago , lads .
@ WolvesTruth : United fans honestly think Ruben Neves was at Carrington today !
Jesus !
They ’ re so desperate to try and become good again .
Neves has made 36 appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo 's side this term , scoring three along the way .
It is understood that both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell Neves or Jimenez this month .
But the club did today ( Friday ) confirm the exit of Molineux favourite Patrick Cutrone in an 18-month loan deal with Serie A side Fiorentina .

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Manchester United fans have been taking to Twitter to share what they wrongly believe to be a picture of Wolves ace Ruben Neves arriving at their club's Carrington training base.
The photograph, captured through the window a chauffeur driven car, shows the back of a male passenger, only slightly resembling the 22-year-old Molineux favourite, as he enters the Greater Manchester facility.
But Wolves have been quick to let fans on social media know that the individual pictured is NOT Neves.
Neves has been linked with a move to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ever since Wolves catapulted themselves back into the Premier League in 2018 - and his impressive recent performances have done nothing to stop the speculation.
Solskjaer is said to be keen on completing a double swoop at Molineux that would see him secure both Neves and his teammate Raul Jimenez .
And the photograph, which topped Twitter's trending list, has send the rumour mill into overdrive.
But Wolves' Official Twitter page has now calmed supporters by tweeting a picture of Neves, cunningly places in the background of a Rui Patricio action-shot, showing the ace in Wolverhampton's Compton training ground.
Wolves fans were quick to poke fun and laugh at United fans for their blunder.
@JoshPilee: Ruben Neves was playing on a bouncy castle with his daughter about 3 hours ago, lads.
@WolvesTruth: United fans honestly think Ruben Neves was at Carrington today! Jesus! They’re so desperate to try and become good again.
Neves has made 36 appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's side this term, scoring three along the way.
It is understood that both Nuno and the club have no desire to sell Neves or Jimenez this month.
But the club did today (Friday) confirm the exit of Molineux favourite Patrick Cutrone in an 18-month loan deal with Serie A side Fiorentina.


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Jade Garden Chinese takeaway in Upper High Street, Wednesbury, faces fine of up to £40k after illega

Jade Garden Chinese takeaway in Upper High Street, Wednesbury, faces fine of up to £40k after illegal workers found

A Chinese takeaway is facing fines of up to £40,000 after two illegal foreign workers were found in an immigration raid .
Jade Garden in Upper High Street , Wednesbury , was targeted by Immigration Enforcement officers at around 5.30pm on Thursday January 9 .
Pictures on the Spotted Wednesbury Facebook page showed official vans parked outside the takeaway .
The Home Office said checks showed two Chinese nationals , aged 30 and 44 , were in the UK illegally and had no permission to work .
The 44-year-old was arrested and detained .
The 30-year-old was escorted from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Home Office .
The Home Office said Jade Garden could now face a fine of up to £20,000 for each illegal worker .
It said the business would have to demonstrate the appropriate right-to-work document checks were carried out if it was to avoid a payout .
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A Chinese takeaway is facing fines of up to £40,000 after two illegal foreign workers were found in an immigration raid.
Jade Garden in Upper High Street, Wednesbury, was targeted by Immigration Enforcement officers at around 5.30pm on Thursday January 9.
Pictures on the Spotted Wednesbury Facebook page showed official vans parked outside the takeaway.
The Home Office said checks showed two Chinese nationals, aged 30 and 44, were in the UK illegally and had no permission to work.
The 44-year-old was arrested and detained. The 30-year-old was escorted from the premises and ordered to report regularly to the Home Office.
The Home Office said Jade Garden could now face a fine of up to £20,000 for each illegal worker.
It said the business would have to demonstrate the appropriate right-to-work document checks were carried out if it was to avoid a payout.
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birminghammail--2020-01-10--'Bring him home' - Aston Villa fans react to confirmed striker transfer

Aston Villa fans think a Christian Benteke return could be on the cards after Crystal Palace signed Cenk Tosun .
Tosun , himself a striker linked with Villa this week , completed his switch to Palace from Everton on Friday .
The Turkey international has joined the Eagles on loan until the end of the season having fallen down the pecking order at Goodison Park .
Tosun ’ s arrival could open the door for Benteke to leave Selhurst Park , with Palace also able to call on Jordan Ayew and Connor Wickham upfront .
Villa have reportedly been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing the former goal hero back to B6 this month .
Benteke scored 49 times for the club in a brilliant three-season spell before signing for Liverpool in 2015 for a whopping £32.5m .
Reports in the national press claim Villa have asked to take the Belgium forward on loan until the end of the season as cover for Wesley Moraes .
And fans think a move could happen now Palace have completed business of their own .
Here 's what Villa supporters are saying : @ Bhangra_Machine : I reckon Benteke to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just waiting for Tosun to be rubber stamped .
@ Reggie_999 : Cenk Tosun signs for Palace .
Does this open the door for Benteke to come home to the Villa now ?
@ RickyPopat : With Tosun in , Benteke out ... Villa perhaps ?
@ DansTheMan1991 : Tosun to Palace could mean Benteke is on his wait out # Benteke # AVFC # BringHimHome @ Green86Jd : With Palace signing Sosun .
I ’ d imagine Benteke on his way to Villa !

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Aston Villa fans think a Christian Benteke return could be on the cards after Crystal Palace signed Cenk Tosun.
Tosun, himself a striker linked with Villa this week, completed his switch to Palace from Everton on Friday.
The Turkey international has joined the Eagles on loan until the end of the season having fallen down the pecking order at Goodison Park.
Tosun’s arrival could open the door for Benteke to leave Selhurst Park, with Palace also able to call on Jordan Ayew and Connor Wickham upfront.
Villa have reportedly been in contact with their Premier League rivals about bringing the former goal hero back to B6 this month.
Benteke scored 49 times for the club in a brilliant three-season spell before signing for Liverpool in 2015 for a whopping £32.5m.
Reports in the national press claim Villa have asked to take the Belgium forward on loan until the end of the season as cover for Wesley Moraes.
And fans think a move could happen now Palace have completed business of their own.
Here's what Villa supporters are saying:
@Bhangra_Machine: I reckon Benteke to Villa is already done and they were just waiting for Tosun to be rubber stamped.
@Reggie_999: Cenk Tosun signs for Palace. Does this open the door for Benteke to come home to the Villa now?
@RickyPopat: With Tosun in, Benteke out... Villa perhaps?
@DansTheMan1991: Tosun to Palace could mean Benteke is on his wait out #Benteke #AVFC #BringHimHome
@ThemightyAVFC: Tosun to Palace, Benteke to Villa.
@KurtisArnold104: Tosun > Palace Benteke > Villa #avfc #TransferTalk.
@Green86Jd: With Palace signing Sosun. I’d imagine Benteke on his way to Villa!


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Deadwater Fell starring David Tennant starts tonight - what it's about and the cast

Get ready to say goodbye to your Friday nights for the next few weeks because there 's a new drama in town .
The Channel 4 drama tells the story of a family who are murdered in a devastating fire and has already been likened to Broadchurch .
The synopsis for the four-part series reads : `` When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered by someone they know and trust , the small Scottish community they call home becomes riven with doubt and suspicion as those closest to the family begin to question everything they thought they knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays the role of Tom , a GP and much-liked member of the community who 's the father of three girls and husband to teacher Kate .
Tom 's is the only survivor of the fire and is rushed to the hospital .
Kate and the children are all found dead but it soon becomes apparent that they weren ’ t killed in the fire - and the fingers of suspicion point to Tom .
Where you know David from : Probably more accurate is where do n't you know know him from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best known for playing Doctor Who and for his roles in Broadchurch and Good Omens .
Anna Madeley plays the role of Tom 's wife Kate , who is a teacher at the local primary school .
Tom and Kate 's marriage appears nothing short of perfect to their friends .
Where you know Anna from : Viewers might recognise Anna from Sky Atlantic 's Patrick Melrose and as Miss Ravillious in Mr Selfridge .
Matthew McNulty plays the role of Steve , a police sergeant who 's previously not had to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He looks after his two sons from his previous marriage and shares custody of them with his ex .
Where you know Matthew from : Matthew is best known for his roles in The Bay and Cleaning Up .
Cush Jumbo plays the role of Jess , Kate 's best friend and co-worker at the primary school .
She used to be a bit of an outsider , someone who could never really settle down but after meeting Steve , she quickly moved to Kirkdarroch and made a home with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and their happy life together is only marred by their struggle to have a child of their own .
Where you know Cush from : Cush is known for her roles in Vera and Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood .

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Get ready to say goodbye to your Friday nights for the next few weeks because there's a new drama in town.
Deadwater Fell starts tonight and features an all-star cast including David Tennant.
The Channel 4 drama tells the story of a family who are murdered in a devastating fire and has already been likened to Broadchurch.
The synopsis for the four-part series reads: "When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered by someone they know and trust, the small Scottish community they call home becomes riven with doubt and suspicion as those closest to the family begin to question everything they thought they knew about their friends..."
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The cast
David Tennant as Tom Kendrick
David Tennant plays the role of Tom, a GP and much-liked member of the community who's the father of three girls and husband to teacher Kate.
Tom's is the only survivor of the fire and is rushed to the hospital.
Kate and the children are all found dead but it soon becomes apparent that they weren’t killed in the fire - and the fingers of suspicion point to Tom.
Where you know David from: Probably more accurate is where don't you know know him from. David is an award-winning actor probably best known for playing Doctor Who and for his roles in Broadchurch and Good Omens.
Anna Madeley as Kate Kendrick
Anna Madeley plays the role of Tom's wife Kate, who is a teacher at the local primary school.
Tom and Kate's marriage appears nothing short of perfect to their friends.
Where you know Anna from: Viewers might recognise Anna from Sky Atlantic's Patrick Melrose and as Miss Ravillious in Mr Selfridge.
Matthew McNulty as Steve Campbell
Matthew McNulty plays the role of Steve, a police sergeant who's previously not had to deal with much crime in the sleepy village.
He looks after his two sons from his previous marriage and shares custody of them with his ex.
Where you know Matthew from: Matthew is best known for his roles in The Bay and Cleaning Up.
Cush Jumbo as Jess Milner
Cush Jumbo plays the role of Jess, Kate's best friend and co-worker at the primary school.
She used to be a bit of an outsider, someone who could never really settle down but after meeting Steve, she quickly moved to Kirkdarroch and made a home with him.
She helps him to look after his children and their happy life together is only marred by their struggle to have a child of their own.
Where you know Cush from: Cush is known for her roles in Vera and Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood.
Deadwater Fell starts tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Confirmed: Wolves ace departs Molineux in 18-month loan move

Wolves forward Patrick Cutrone has completed a move back to Italy with Serie A strugglers Fiorentina on an 18-month loan @ @ @ @ @ confirmed .
The 22-year-old made the move to England from AC Milan during the summer @ @ @ @ @ expectation .
However , despite hitting the net against Chelsea , West Ham and Midlands @ @ @ @ @ at Molineux has , for now , come to an end .
Cutrone was allowed @ @ @ @ @ in order to negotiate a deal with the Serie A side but returned for training @ @ @ @ @ a breakthrough was made in negotiations and Cutrone touched down in Florence on Thursday evening @ @ @ @ @ of his arrival .
Both Wolves and Fiorentina have no confirmed the deal has been @ @ @ @ @ stay at the Artemio Franchi Stadium until the summer of 2021 .
Nuno Espirito Santo @ @ @ @ @ incredibly thin with defender Jesus Vallejo ’ s loan spell from Real Madrid also set @ @ @ @ @

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Wolves forward Patrick Cutrone has completed a move back to Italy with Serie A strugglers Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal, the club have confirmed.
The 22-year-old made the move to England from AC Milan during the summer and arrived with plenty of expectation.
However, despite hitting the net against Chelsea , West Ham and Midlands rivals Aston Villa his time at Molineux has, for now, come to an end.
Cutrone was allowed to leave Compton last week in order to negotiate a deal with the Serie A side but returned for training earlier this week.
But a breakthrough was made in negotiations and Cutrone touched down in Florence on Thursday evening with Fiorentina tweeting a picture of his arrival.
Both Wolves and Fiorentina have no confirmed the deal has been complete with Cutrone set to stay at the Artemio Franchi Stadium until the summer of 2021.
Nuno Espirito Santo ’s squad now looks incredibly thin with defender Jesus Vallejo’s loan spell from Real Madrid also set to be cut short.


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Residents in Broadstone Avenue, Halesowen, celebrate People's Postcode Lottery win

Seven neighbours on a Midland street have started 2020 with a windfall after scooping £1,000 each in the People 's Postcode Lottery .
The Broadstone Avenue neighbours won the cash when B63 2JL was announced as a Daily Prize winner on Friday , January 10 .
People ’ s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners .
He said : “ I can ’ t think of better way to start the weekend !
Congratulations to our winners in Halesowen , I ’ m sure they ’ ll be celebrating tonight.
” At least 32 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charities and players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £500 million for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond .
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players ’ support .
The next opportunity local charities will have to apply for funding will be 21st January .
For more information on People ’ s Postcode Lottery , please visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk or Facebook and Twitter .
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Seven neighbours on a Midland street have started 2020 with a windfall after scooping £1,000 each in the People's Postcode Lottery.
The Broadstone Avenue neighbours won the cash when B63 2JL was announced as a Daily Prize winner on Friday, January 10.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “I can’t think of better way to start the weekend! Congratulations to our winners in Halesowen, I’m sure they’ll be celebrating tonight.”
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At least 32 per cent of ticket sales go directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £500 million for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players’ support. The next opportunity local charities will have to apply for funding will be 21st January.
For more information on People’s Postcode Lottery, please visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk or Facebook and Twitter .
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birminghammail--2020-01-10--Body found in search for missing fisherman Roger Wheat

A body has been found in the search for a fisherman missing for three days .
The remains were believed @ @ @ @ @ Wheat , aged 79 , Staffordshire Police .
The body was foud in the River @ @ @ @ @ , Friday , January 10 .
Mr Wheat was last seen in Ellastone , in @ @ @ @ @ , on Tuesday , January 7 .
Police said his family had been informed .
@ @ @ @ @ force said : `` We would like to thank colleagues , partner agencies and the @ @ @ @ @ support during the search .
`` Formal identification will take place in due course .
@ @ @ @ @ are any suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner . ''

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A body has been found in the search for a fisherman missing for three days.
The remains were believed to be those of Roger Wheat, aged 79, Staffordshire Police.
The body was foud in the River Dove in Staffordshire this afternoon, Friday, January 10.
Mr Wheat was last seen in Ellastone, in the north of the county, on Tuesday, January 7.
Police said his family had been informed.
A spokesman for the Staffordshire force said: "We would like to thank colleagues, partner agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search.
"Formal identification will take place in due course. Detectives do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner."


birminghammail--2020-01-10--AC Milan post update on Aston Villa targets Pepe Reina and Krzysztof Piatek

Aston Villa are being forced to wait on a deal for Pepe Reina after AC Milan included the goalkeeper in the squad for their next match .
Villa are working on a deal to bring the former Liverpool and Spain stopper to B6 following Tom Heaton ’ s season-ending injury .
But they are having to be patient , with Milan said to be insistent on securing a replacement for the 37-year-old before allowing him to leave .
Reina ’ s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon revealed that to be the case when he was asked about the situation on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said : “ No , ” before adding : “ We continue to negotiate , but the Rossoneri would like to bring in a replacement first.
” And it ’ s business as usual at the San Siro with Reina having been included in the Milan squad for their Serie A clash against Cagliari on Saturday .
Multiple reports in Italy and Spain say Villa are keen on a six-month contract for Reina with the option of a further 12 months if Premier League safety is achieved .
Villa are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he too has been called up to the travelling party for the trip to Cagliari .
Piatek is thought to be available after Zlatan Ibrahimovic ’ s return to the club with several Premier League sides monitoring his situation closely .
Tottenham are reportedly leading the race for the Poland international after Harry Kane was ruled out until April .

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Aston Villa are being forced to wait on a deal for Pepe Reina after AC Milan included the goalkeeper in the squad for their next match.
Villa are working on a deal to bring the former Liverpool and Spain stopper to B6 following Tom Heaton’s season-ending injury.
But they are having to be patient, with Milan said to be insistent on securing a replacement for the 37-year-old before allowing him to leave.
Reina’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon revealed that to be the case when he was asked about the situation on Thursday.
Asked if the move was agreed, he said: “No,” before adding: “We continue to negotiate, but the Rossoneri would like to bring in a replacement first.”
And it’s business as usual at the San Siro with Reina having been included in the Milan squad for their Serie A clash against Cagliari on Saturday.
Multiple reports in Italy and Spain say Villa are keen on a six-month contract for Reina with the option of a further 12 months if Premier League safety is achieved.
Villa are also being linked with Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek and he too has been called up to the travelling party for the trip to Cagliari.
Piatek is thought to be available after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to the club with several Premier League sides monitoring his situation closely.
Tottenham are reportedly leading the race for the Poland international after Harry Kane was ruled out until April.


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Prison officer admits affair behind bars with notorious criminal once named in Sunday Times Rich Lis

Prison officer admits affair behind bars with notorious criminal once named in Sunday Times Rich List

An officer at a top security prison was told she will be jailed after she admitted having an affair behind bars with the notorious criminal Curtis `` Cocky '' Warren .
Stephanie Smithwhite , 40 , was an officer at HMP Frankland near Durham where the gangster - once named in the Sunday Times Rich List - was serving time .
She appeared before Durham Crown Court to admit two counts of misconduct in a public office .
The first count related to their sexual relationship , said to have lasted between June and December 2018 .
The second count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew he had access to a smuggled phone .
It was understood this tiny handset was a so-called `` prison phone '' little bigger than a £2 coin .
Smithwhite , who is from Boldon Colliery , South Tyneside , will be sentenced on February 7 , after the Probation Service has completed a report .
She was granted bail in the meantime .
Judge Jonathan Carroll said : `` You have pleaded guilty to these two serious offences , you understand , I am certain , how serious they are .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by an immediate custodial sentence .
`` Your background should be fully investigated before I pass sentence , you should understand the purpose is to assist me with the length rather than the type of disposal . ''
Earlier in the hearing , the judge said : `` The level of the breach of trust in a case like this is profound . ''
Warren , 57 , is a Liverpool-born gangster who became an international drug trafficker worth tens of millions of pounds .
He moved to the Netherlands in the 1990s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his villa and found a huge haul of drugs and weapons .
He was convicted of manslaughter following a prison yard fight with a Turkish inmate .
Just weeks after his release he was arrested in Jersey for a major drug smuggling plot and was told in 2013 he faced another 10 years in jail if he did not abide by a £198 million confiscation order .

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An officer at a top security prison was told she will be jailed after she admitted having an affair behind bars with the notorious criminal Curtis "Cocky" Warren.
Stephanie Smithwhite, 40, was an officer at HMP Frankland near Durham where the gangster - once named in the Sunday Times Rich List - was serving time.
She appeared before Durham Crown Court to admit two counts of misconduct in a public office.
The first count related to their sexual relationship, said to have lasted between June and December 2018.
The second count related to her not reporting that she knew he had access to a smuggled phone.
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It was understood this tiny handset was a so-called "prison phone" little bigger than a £2 coin.
Smithwhite, who is from Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, will be sentenced on February 7, after the Probation Service has completed a report.
She was granted bail in the meantime.
Judge Jonathan Carroll said: "You have pleaded guilty to these two serious offences, you understand, I am certain, how serious they are.
"The overwhelming likelihood this will be followed by an immediate custodial sentence.
"Your background should be fully investigated before I pass sentence, you should understand the purpose is to assist me with the length rather than the type of disposal."
Earlier in the hearing, the judge said: "The level of the breach of trust in a case like this is profound."
Warren, 57, is a Liverpool-born gangster who became an international drug trafficker worth tens of millions of pounds.
He moved to the Netherlands in the 1990s and was jailed there after officers raided his villa and found a huge haul of drugs and weapons.
He was convicted of manslaughter following a prison yard fight with a Turkish inmate.
Just weeks after his release he was arrested in Jersey for a major drug smuggling plot and was told in 2013 he faced another 10 years in jail if he did not abide by a £198 million confiscation order.


birminghammail--2020-01-10--Conwoman Lisa Walker, 36, jailed for preying on string of trusting victims

A conwoman who peddled sob stories to get inside her victims ' homes and steal from them has been jailed .
West Midlands Police said Lisa Walker took advantage of those who showed her kindness .
She told lies including claiming to have been locked out of her house before stealing cash from those who let her inside .
The prolific thief , aged 36 and from Milner Road , Selly Oak , was jailed for five years at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday , January 9 after pleading guilty to five distraction burglaries .
A distraction burglary is where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or distracts them , gains access to a property and carries out a burglary .
Selly Oak Neighbourhood Sgt Tressa Ludlow said : `` Walker has caused a great deal of distress within our local elderly community and I am pleased to see her behind bars for the time being . ''
There is advice on how to protect yourselves and your family and friends from bogus distraction burglary on the West Midlands Police website .
It says : `` When reporting a distraction burglary you will be asked a number of questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask you to explain what has happened , when it happened , what was stolen and if there is any evidence that can help our investigation .
`` You will then be advised about what will happen next .
This may involve a visit from a police officer or forensics expert to recover any evidence .
If appropriate , officers will contact other local people to see if they saw or heard anything . ''
It adds : `` Officers will look at relevant lines of enquiry and carry out an investigation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bring them to justice .
`` If there is sufficient evidence , investigators will attempt to trace the suspect and question them about the offence .
Officers will then look to resolve the matter to your satisfaction , this could include arresting and charging a suspect with the offence .
`` Where possible officers will also attempt to recover and return your stolen property . ''

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A conwoman who peddled sob stories to get inside her victims' homes and steal from them has been jailed.
West Midlands Police said Lisa Walker took advantage of those who showed her kindness. She told lies including claiming to have been locked out of her house before stealing cash from those who let her inside.
The prolific thief, aged 36 and from Milner Road, Selly Oak , was jailed for five years at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, January 9 after pleading guilty to five distraction burglaries.
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A distraction burglary is where the offender or offenders trick the occupant or distracts them, gains access to a property and carries out a burglary.
Selly Oak Neighbourhood Sgt Tressa Ludlow said: "Walker has caused a great deal of distress within our local elderly community and I am pleased to see her behind bars for the time being."
There is advice on how to protect yourselves and your family and friends from bogus distraction burglary on the West Midlands Police website .
It says: "When reporting a distraction burglary you will be asked a number of questions relating to the incident. We will ask you to explain what has happened, when it happened, what was stolen and if there is any evidence that can help our investigation.
"You will then be advised about what will happen next. This may involve a visit from a police officer or forensics expert to recover any evidence. If appropriate, officers will contact other local people to see if they saw or heard anything."
It adds: "Officers will look at relevant lines of enquiry and carry out an investigation to try and identify the offender or offenders and bring them to justice.
"If there is sufficient evidence, investigators will attempt to trace the suspect and question them about the offence. Officers will then look to resolve the matter to your satisfaction, this could include arresting and charging a suspect with the offence.
"Where possible officers will also attempt to recover and return your stolen property."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Audi ends up on its side after four-car smash in Wolverhampton

Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a four car smash in Wolverhampton .
An Audi came to a rest on its side in the middle of Spring Road this morning ( Saturday , January 11 ) .
The airbags in a grey Vauxhall were deployed due to the impact , while a silver Toyota was left with extensive rear end damage .
A driving school vehicle was also involved in the crash , which left debris scattered across the road .
Firefighters , medics and police were called to the scene just after 10am .
A spokesman for West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a call from the ambulance service at 10.14am to attend a road traffic collision in Spring Road .
`` Four cars were involved - three cars were on all for wheels but one had rolled onto its side .
`` It appears that everyone involved had self-extricated . ''
Details of injuries are unknown .
West Midlands Police has been approached for comment .
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Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a four car smash in Wolverhampton.
An Audi came to a rest on its side in the middle of Spring Road this morning (Saturday, January 11).
The airbags in a grey Vauxhall were deployed due to the impact, while a silver Toyota was left with extensive rear end damage.
(Image: Tom Szoros)
A driving school vehicle was also involved in the crash, which left debris scattered across the road.
Firefighters, medics and police were called to the scene just after 10am.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We got a call from the ambulance service at 10.14am to attend a road traffic collision in Spring Road.
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"Crews from Aldridge and Bilston attended.
"Four cars were involved - three cars were on all for wheels but one had rolled onto its side.
"It appears that everyone involved had self-extricated."
Details of injuries are unknown. West Midlands Police has been approached for comment.
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birminghammail--2020-01-11--‘Didn’t protect me' - Aston Villa flop blasts club chiefs

Former Aston Villa defender Micah Richards says the club did not protect him and his team mates following their relegation from the Premier League .
Richards was signed by Villa from Italian side Fiorentina , a month before Delph departed for Manchester .
The 2015/16 season saw Villa finish bottom of the Premier League table and relegated to the Championship after finishing with a total of 17 points from their 38 matches .
Richards has revealed that he had options to leave Villa on loan during that season , but the club decided to keep him on B6 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism the players got following their relegation , and says the club did not protect them .
“ After I finished , I apologised to the Villa fans for not speaking about it and let them know what the situation was , ” said Richards in an interview with The Sportsman .
He added : “ First season , we were in a relegation battle .
Second season , I was still trying to get fit after the injury and didn ’ t want to come out until I was fit , new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third season we had the financial takeover trying to go back to the Premier League and I didn ’ t want it to be about me .
“ A lot of Villa fans didn ’ t know , but the season we went down I ’ d agreed a deal with West Ham to take me on loan for a year , if I played X amount of games they ’ d sign me .
I had Sunderland as well .
The window after , I had Orlando .
`` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa would not sell me , they said I was too vital in the changing room to let go .
So I ’ m like : ‘ Why is nobody saying this ?
’ When things are going bad , if I speak out… the club were protecting themselves .
“ The players were getting a lot of stick – I wouldn ’ t say they hung us out to dry but they didn ’ t protect us , because at the end of the day they were thinking about what is best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to help me and Dean Smith at the end was fantastic , but going through that , from Premier League winner to getting beaten every single week , honestly , I couldn ’ t believe it !
”

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Former Aston Villa defender Micah Richards says the club did not protect him and his team mates following their relegation from the Premier League.
Richards was signed by Villa from Italian side Fiorentina, a month before Delph departed for Manchester.
The 2015/16 season saw Villa finish bottom of the Premier League table and relegated to the Championship after finishing with a total of 17 points from their 38 matches.
Richards has revealed that he had options to leave Villa on loan during that season, but the club decided to keep him on B6.
The former defender has also spoken about the criticism the players got following their relegation, and says the club did not protect them.
“After I finished, I apologised to the Villa fans for not speaking about it and let them know what the situation was,” said Richards in an interview with The Sportsman .
He added: “First season, we were in a relegation battle. Second season, I was still trying to get fit after the injury and didn’t want to come out until I was fit, new managers were changing too.
"Then the third season we had the financial takeover trying to go back to the Premier League and I didn’t want it to be about me.
“A lot of Villa fans didn’t know, but the season we went down I’d agreed a deal with West Ham to take me on loan for a year, if I played X amount of games they’d sign me. I had Sunderland as well. The window after, I had Orlando.
"I would have been off the wage bill but Villa would not sell me, they said I was too vital in the changing room to let go. So I’m like: ‘Why is nobody saying this?’ When things are going bad, if I speak out… the club were protecting themselves.
“The players were getting a lot of stick – I wouldn’t say they hung us out to dry but they didn’t protect us, because at the end of the day they were thinking about what is best for Aston Villa.
“Steve Bruce tried to help me and Dean Smith at the end was fantastic, but going through that, from Premier League winner to getting beaten every single week, honestly, I couldn’t believe it!”


birminghammail--2020-01-11--'Sent us down' - Aston Villa fans hit back at Fabian Delph 'wanted to stay' claims

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to claims made by Micah Richards about Fabian Delph .
Delph left Villa Park in 2015 to sign for Manchester City , ending a six-year stint on B6 where he made 134 appearances .
Richards claims that Delph never wanted to leave Villa that summer , adding what he feels the club could have done to convince him to stay .
“ I don ’ t like going into finances but if Villa had paid Fabian Delph whatever it was , just a little bit more because he did not want to leave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his value at the time , ” said Richards in an interview with The Sportsman .
“ He told me that in the conversation we had.
” Villa fans took to social media to express their thoughts and emotions on Richards ’ comments , here is a selection of what they had to say .
Jimmyhill75 : “ Paid him a little bit more ?
He signed a new five year contract 4 months earlier.
” Thomas Eghave : “ Sad if that is true .
Yes he had just signed a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team .
Delph was a much bigger loss than Benteke ( no disrespect ) .
But with Delph we could have stayed up.
” Phil Bevan : “ Why are we still bothered ?
So much was happening on and off the pitch at that time .
It should be ancient history now .
Let it go.
” Andy : “ I ’ m still angry with the man .
Can ’ t let it go.
” Tom Jacobs : “ Agree although no way Delph wanted to stay .
Do n't believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Delph and Benteke leaving sent us down.
” Gareth Salt : “ So he went for more money !
What is his worth ?
Considering his regular absence through injury .
”

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to claims made by Micah Richards about Fabian Delph .
Delph left Villa Park in 2015 to sign for Manchester City, ending a six-year stint on B6 where he made 134 appearances.
Richards claims that Delph never wanted to leave Villa that summer, adding what he feels the club could have done to convince him to stay.
“I don’t like going into finances but if Villa had paid Fabian Delph whatever it was, just a little bit more because he did not want to leave, he just wanted to be paid for his value at the time,” said Richards in an interview with The Sportsman . “He told me that in the conversation we had.”
Villa fans took to social media to express their thoughts and emotions on Richards’ comments, here is a selection of what they had to say.
Jimmyhill75: “Paid him a little bit more? He signed a new five year contract 4 months earlier.”
Thomas Eghave: “Sad if that is true. Yes he had just signed a new contract but he was everything in that team. Delph was a much bigger loss than Benteke (no disrespect). But with Delph we could have stayed up.”
Phil Bevan: “Why are we still bothered? So much was happening on and off the pitch at that time. It should be ancient history now. Let it go.”
Andy: “I’m still angry with the man. Can’t let it go.”
Tom Jacobs: “Agree although no way Delph wanted to stay. Don't believe that one bit.”
Jamie Daysley: “Delph and Benteke leaving sent us down.”
Gareth Salt: “So he went for more money! What is his worth? Considering his regular absence through injury.”


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Watch as Great Barr Asda car park is turned into race track by 'boy racers'

This is the appalling sight of 'boy racers ' risking life and limb by driving dangerously around an Asda car park .
The reckless drivers were filmed performing donuts and burnouts in the grounds of the supermarket off the Queslett Road in Great Barr .
The car park is full of smoke as they dangerously manoeuvre after closing time .
The video was recorded in late November and fed-up residents have been taking to Facebook to express their anger at their anti-social antics .
A local who shot the video in November said : “ I only saw and heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t have much reason to be that side very often and it was only because of how loud it was that we wondered what it was .
“ I think more should be done to stop this happening as its an accident waiting to happen.
” Local councillors Barbara Dring and Keith Linnecor ( Oscott , Labour ) said they had received no complaints to date but would be speaking to police about the problem .
Coun Dring said : “ I am sorry to hear of the problems of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not had any complaints to date but it is something that needs to be nipped in the bud .
“ I will be alerting our tasking group and our local police to the issue and ask for a report back as this could be a matter of public safety given the store ’ s opening hours.
” One resident wrote on the Great Barr Neighbourhood Forum : “ I hear the cars screeching all the time especially in the summer it ’ s so annoying.. ” Another posted : “ I was there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ages .
Scary is an understatement !
!
” Another said : “ It ’ s time the police stopped it .
We hear it all nite .
Idiot ’ s. ” A spokesperson from Asda said : “ We know that the majority of our customers drive respectfully in our car parks , and although we haven ’ t received any complaints about this type of behaviour at our Queslett store we will continue to work with local authorities on these matters .
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This is the appalling sight of 'boy racers' risking life and limb by driving dangerously around an Asda car park.
The reckless drivers were filmed performing donuts and burnouts in the grounds of the supermarket off the Queslett Road in Great Barr.
The car park is full of smoke as they dangerously manoeuvre after closing time.
The video was recorded in late November and fed-up residents have been taking to Facebook to express their anger at their anti-social antics.
A local who shot the video in November said: “I only saw and heard it as we were driving past. I don’t have much reason to be that side very often and it was only because of how loud it was that we wondered what it was.
“I think more should be done to stop this happening as its an accident waiting to happen.”
Local councillors Barbara Dring and Keith Linnecor (Oscott, Labour) said they had received no complaints to date but would be speaking to police about the problem.
Coun Dring said: “I am sorry to hear of the problems of boy racers at Asda, we have not had any complaints to date but it is something that needs to be nipped in the bud.
“I will be alerting our tasking group and our local police to the issue and ask for a report back as this could be a matter of public safety given the store’s opening hours.”
One resident wrote on the Great Barr Neighbourhood Forum: “I hear the cars screeching all the time especially in the summer it’s so annoying..”
Another posted: “I was there when it happened. It went on for ages. Scary is an understatement !!”
Another said: “It’s time the police stopped it. We hear it all nite. Idiot’s.”
A local said: “It’s anti social behaviour.”
A spokesperson from Asda said: “We know that the majority of our customers drive respectfully in our car parks, and although we haven’t received any complaints about this type of behaviour at our Queslett store we will continue to work with local authorities on these matters.’’


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Horrifying footage shows moment man 'violently assaulted' outside Greggs

This is the horrifying moment a pensioner was violently shoved to the floor during an unprovoked attack outside Greggs .
Police have released CCTV footage of the 'violent assault ' - which happened in Cape Hill , Smethwick - in a bid to identify the assailant .
The shocking clip - which can be viewed above - shows a hooded man angrily pointing as he approached the 72-year-old on November 29 last year .
He then shoved the victim with such force , he dropped his hot drink as he fell backwards to the floor .
The attacker - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is believed to be in his 60s and was described as being around 5ft 8ins tall , of heavy build and wearing glasses .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` The 72-year-old victim was outside Greggs when a large man − who was seen riding a mobility scooter − shoved him to the floor .
`` The victim suffered a back injury during the 29 November assault , but thankfully was not more seriously hurt .
`` This was a nasty unprovoked assault on a vulnerable victim and we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognises the man we ’ d ask them to get in touch . ''
People can get in touch with the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or by calling 101 , quoting crime reference number 20SW/284518Z/19 .
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This is the horrifying moment a pensioner was violently shoved to the floor during an unprovoked attack outside Greggs.
Police have released CCTV footage of the 'violent assault' - which happened in Cape Hill, Smethwick - in a bid to identify the assailant.
The shocking clip - which can be viewed above - shows a hooded man angrily pointing as he approached the 72-year-old on November 29 last year.
He then shoved the victim with such force, he dropped his hot drink as he fell backwards to the floor.
The attacker - who was seen riding a mobility scooter − is believed to be in his 60s and was described as being around 5ft 8ins tall, of heavy build and wearing glasses.
(Image: WMP)
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The 72-year-old victim was outside Greggs when a large man − who was seen riding a mobility scooter − shoved him to the floor.
"The victim suffered a back injury during the 29 November assault, but thankfully was not more seriously hurt.
"This was a nasty unprovoked assault on a vulnerable victim and we need to trace the culprit. If anyone recognises the man we’d ask them to get in touch."
People can get in touch with the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20SW/284518Z/19.
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birminghammail--2020-01-11--Aston Villa transfer news live - Delph departure claim made, Reina & Benteke latest, Gayle targeted

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Villa completed their first signing of the @ @ @ @ @ international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the @ @ @ @ @ men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes , who is @ @ @ @ @ and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ latest news , rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at @ @ @ @ @ look ahead to Sunday as Villa play hosts to Man City .
So stick with @ @ @ @ @ all the latest news LIVE from Villa Park as we get it .
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Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa completed their first signing of the transfer window with former England international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Dean Smith's men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season, and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign.
We will have all the latest news, rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
On the pitch, Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City.
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it.
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birminghammail--2020-01-11--Reviewed: Autosport International 2020 at the NEC Birmingham

The Autosport International is one of the biggest motoring shows in the UK each year .
It brings together some of the biggest names in motorsport together under one roof .
There is so many things to see and do over the weekend at the event so we went along to check out the show and to see what all the fuss was about .
Here is what we found ...
Ear plugs at the ready this will be a ground-rumbling , ear popping experience for all ages .
This unique experience provides fans with an opportunity to witness some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars up close It showcases some of the most exciting and thrilling race cars and stunts the show has ever seen .
It is a fantastic visual display full of LED lights , fireworks and other special effects .
You will be on the edge of your seat , cheering on the drivers on and be truly mesmerised with what the drivers and vehicles are capable of .
There is such a variety of vehicles that 'come out to play ' such as Rallycross race cars , Autograss Class 8 specials and off-road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Bolddog FMX team and Team Maximum Lock precision driving team .
Not to mention a stunning stunt finale that features Terry Grant and his team which you will not want to miss .
Hosted by Sky F1 Lead Commentator David Croft and YouTuber Miss Emma Walsh , this sensational spectacle is a must-see for all petrolheads .
Included within the public day ticket price , the Live Action Arena is an essential part of the event and you should n't miss it .
This is an area of the show you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing .
It is just right by the Live Areana .
There is over 500 highly modified and tuned cars on display here which will simply will take your breath away .
From old school European classics such as VW golf 's and Porchese 's , to the classic import cars from Japan such as Skylines , Silvias and Hondas , right up to the 21st century with a huge selection of modern super and hypercars .
You will not know where to look .
The level of modifications and detail put into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chrome covered cars that shimmer under the NEC lights to cars with turbos bigger than your hand .
Its just incredible as to what can be achieved with the technology and knowledge we have right now .
Walking round this section of the show will bring a smile to your face and make you feel all giddy as you did when you saw a Ford Escort RS drive past you in the street as a child .
The stars on the main stage Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will be the star guest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ranks of F1 front runners in 2019 , taking the most pole position of any driver .
He will be the first current Ferrari F1 driver to star at Europe 's premier motorsport show and heading up a line-up of fantastic drives such as including David Coulthard , Gerhard Berger , Lando Narris , Ari Vatanen , Colin Turkington , Jamie Chadwick and the world 's fastest man on land Andy Green .
The event is celebrating innovation in motorsport with a display of ground breaking historic vehicles , which any petrol-head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost-unbeatable 1992 Williams-Renault F1 racer , the 245mph Jaguar XJR-9 developed specifically to conquer Le Mans , the legendary Lancia Stratos and the McLaren MP4/4 driven by Aryton Senna .
Before the show , fans were asked to vote the 'most innovating racer ' and it was the Williams that topped the ranking , evoking memories of Birmingham 's own Nigel Mansell charging to F1 glory .
Tickets are available to buy from Autosport International website Standard adult tickets are £34 in advance and £37 on the day .
Child tickets ( 6-15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £23 on the door .
Family tickets are only available in advance and cost £84 for two adults and two children .
Paddock Pass tickets , which include show entry , better seats in the Live Action Arena and backstage access to the paddock area are £45/£50 for adults and £32/£35 for children , while VIP packages cost £125/£138 .
Getting to the NEC If coming by car , use B40 1NT for your sat-nav and then follow the parking signs at the NEC site .
You could also get a train , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International station .
Trains coming from Birmingham New Street take 10 to 15 minutes to get to that stop .
There are buses from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport .
From the airport you can get to the arena in minutes using the free Air-Rail Link .
There are also buses from Birmingham coach station via Birmingham Moor Street Bus/Rail Interchange .
The 900 local bus service runs every 20 minutes during the day , journey time approximately 30 mins .
There are more than 16,000 parking spaces at the NEC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can avoid the queues at the machines as you exit the site after the event .

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The Autosport International is one of the biggest motoring shows in the UK each year. It brings together some of the biggest names in motorsport together under one roof.
There are so many things to see and do over the weekend at the event so we went along to check out the show and to see what all the fuss was about. Here is what we found...
The Live Arena
Earplugs at the ready this will be a ground-rumbling, ear-popping experience for all ages. This unique experience provides fans with an opportunity to witness some of motor sport's most amazing race cars up close It showcases some of the most exciting and thrilling race cars and stunts the show has ever seen.
It is a fantastic visual display full of LED lights, fireworks and other special effects. You will be on the edge of your seat, cheering on the drivers on and be truly mesmerised with what the drivers and vehicles are capable of.
There is such a variety of vehicles that 'come out to play' such as Rallycross race cars, Autograss Class 8 specials and off-road buggies. As well as special performances from the Bolddog FMX team and Team Maximum Lock precision driving team.
Not to mention a stunning stunt finale that features Terry Grant and his team which you will not want to miss.
Hosted by Sky F1 Lead Commentator David Croft and YouTuber Miss Emma Walsh, this sensational spectacle is a must-see for all petrolheads.
Included within the public day ticket price, the Live Action Arena is an essential part of the event and you shouldn't miss it.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Revving Red Carpet
This is an area of the show you do not want to miss out on seeing. It is just right by the Live Arena. There are over 500 highly modified and tuned cars on display here which will simply take your breath away.
From old school European classics such as VW golfs and Porchese's to the classic import cars from Japan such as Skylines, Silvias and Hondas, right up to the 21st century with a huge selection of modern super and hypercars.
You will not know where to look. The level of modifications and detail put into every single vehicle is mind-blowing. From chrome-covered cars that shimmer under the NEC lights to cars with turbos bigger than your hand.
It's just incredible as to what can be achieved with the technology and knowledge we have right now. Walking around this section of the show will bring a smile to your face and make you feel all giddy as you did when you saw a Ford Escort RS drive past you in the street as a child.
The stars on the main stage
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will be the star guest on Sunday. The Monaco-born driver broke into the ranks of F1 front runners in 2019, taking the most pole position of any driver.
He will be the first current Ferrari F1 driver to star at Europe's premier motorsport show and heading up a line-up of fantastic drives such as including David Coulthard, Gerhard Berger, Lando Norris, Ari Vatanen, Colin Turkington, Jamie Chadwick and the world's fastest man on land Andy Green.
Heritage Motorsport
The event is celebrating innovation in motorsport with a display of ground breaking historic vehicles, which any petrol-head would appreciate.
Among them are the almost-unbeatable 1992 Williams-Renault F1 racer, the 245mph Jaguar XJR-9 developed specifically to conquer Le Mans, the legendary Lancia Stratos and the McLaren MP4/4 driven by Aryton Senna.
Before the show, fans were asked to vote the 'most innovating racer' and it was the Williams that topped the ranking, evoking memories of Birmingham's own Nigel Mansell charging to F1 glory.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
How to purchase tickets
Tickets are available to buy from Autosport International website Standard adult tickets are £34 in advance and £37 on the day.
Child tickets (6-15 years) are £21 in advance and £23 on the door. Family tickets are only available in advance and cost £84 for two adults and two children.
Paddock Pass tickets, which include show entry, better seats in the Live Action Arena and backstage access to the paddock area are £45/£50 for adults and £32/£35 for children, while VIP packages cost £125/£138.
Getting to the NEC
If coming by car, use B40 1NT for your sat-nav and then follow the parking signs at the NEC site.
You could also get a train, as the arena is next to Birmingham International station. Trains coming from Birmingham New Street take 10 to 15 minutes to get to that stop.
There are buses from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport. From the airport you can get to the arena in minutes using the free Air-Rail Link. There are also buses from Birmingham coach station via Birmingham Moor Street Bus/Rail Interchange. The 900 local bus service runs every 20 minutes during the day, journey time approximately 30 mins.
Where to park
There are more than 16,000 parking spaces at the NEC.
Pre-paid and standard parking both cost £12.
The advantage of paying in advance is you can avoid the queues at the machines as you exit the site after the event.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Parents' fury after Midlands school sends home pupils for wearing 'inappropriate' uniform

A Midlands school reportedly sent home nearly 'half of its pupils ' on the first day back after Christmas for wearing an `` inappropriate uniform '' .
Pupils were sent home for wearing white socks , trousers that were too tight and `` the wrong '' footwear .
Parents have accused teachers of `` nitpicking '' on the first day of the new uniform policy , it was claimed .
Derbyshire Live reports how the drama took place at Merrill Academy in Alvaston , near Derby , on the first day back after the Christmas break .
As pupils walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned them back , ordering them to return `` appropriately dressed '' after a change of attire was introduced this month , following a December newsletter informing parents of the new rules .
The uniform policy includes plain black tailored trousers or knee-length skirts and sensible leather-look shoes in black only .
One mum , Louise Rostron , was bemused when her 13-year-old daughter Tyra was not allowed into the school on Tuesday because she was wearing the wrong footwear The 32-year-old received a letter later that morning informing her that Tyra was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instructing her to return with new uniform .
Louise , who said she feels staff were not clear about new rules , said : `` It is ignorant .
If they want a uniform change they should have given it time , they ca n't just spring it upon you in a two-week Christmas break .
`` It looked like 40 to 50 per cent of the school were sent away .
It looked like home time when I arrived at the school .
`` People were sent home for wearing white socks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the knee length of the uniform .
They 're nitpicking at little things .
`` School uniform is expensive , not everyone is in the same financial place to buy uniform . ''
Furious mum Jenna Barnes said her daughter Abbie was refused entry into the school for wearing trousers that revealed her ankles and stuck to her .
The 31-year-old said : `` I was furious , gobsmacked .
We were sent a newsletter about uniform updates but I thought no more of it because I thought my daughter 's uniform was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tailored .
`` It was a good job I was off sick from work otherwise my daughter would have been stranded .
It was very out of character from the school . ''
Staff at the junior academy , rated `` Good '' by Ofsted , said they sent out text messages on the first day back to school as a further reminder to parents about the policy following the Christmas break .
Headteacher Jo Harlow defended the new policy in a statement and said it should reduce stereotyping and bullying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sent regular reminders last term about our uniform expectations .
These reminders specifically flagged up items that were not permitted and parents have been given time to address this .
`` We are like any other school in Derby in having high expectations regarding the uniform and appearance of our students .
`` A strong sense belonging occurs when uniform is worn .
Bullying and stereotyping are reduced because the wearing of expensive branded items will not be allowed . ''

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A Midlands school reportedly sent home nearly 'half of its pupils' on the first day back after Christmas for wearing an "inappropriate uniform".
Pupils were sent home for wearing white socks, trousers that were too tight and "the wrong" footwear.
Parents have accused teachers of "nitpicking" on the first day of the new uniform policy, it was claimed.
Derbyshire Live reports how the drama took place at Merrill Academy in Alvaston, near Derby, on the first day back after the Christmas break.
As pupils walked onto the school grounds, teachers reportedly turned them back, ordering them to return "appropriately dressed" after a change of attire was introduced this month, following a December newsletter informing parents of the new rules.
The uniform policy includes plain black tailored trousers or knee-length skirts and sensible leather-look shoes in black only.
One mum, Louise Rostron, was bemused when her 13-year-old daughter Tyra was not allowed into the school on Tuesday because she was wearing the wrong footwear
The 32-year-old received a letter later that morning informing her that Tyra was not allowed to enter the classroom and instructing her to return with new uniform.
(Image: Louise Rostron)
Louise, who said she feels staff were not clear about new rules, said: "It is ignorant. If they want a uniform change they should have given it time, they can't just spring it upon you in a two-week Christmas break.
"It looked like 40 to 50 per cent of the school were sent away. It looked like home time when I arrived at the school.
"People were sent home for wearing white socks, the tightness of the skirt, the knee length of the uniform. They're nitpicking at little things.
"School uniform is expensive, not everyone is in the same financial place to buy uniform."
Furious mum Jenna Barnes said her daughter Abbie was refused entry into the school for wearing trousers that revealed her ankles and stuck to her.
The 31-year-old said: "I was furious, gobsmacked. We were sent a newsletter about uniform updates but I thought no more of it because I thought my daughter's uniform was fine, but the trousers have to be tailored.
"It was a good job I was off sick from work otherwise my daughter would have been stranded. It was very out of character from the school."
Staff at the junior academy, rated "Good" by Ofsted, said they sent out text messages on the first day back to school as a further reminder to parents about the policy following the Christmas break.
Headteacher Jo Harlow defended the new policy in a statement and said it should reduce stereotyping and bullying.
She said: "Parents and carers were sent regular reminders last term about our uniform expectations. These reminders specifically flagged up items that were not permitted and parents have been given time to address this.
"We are like any other school in Derby in having high expectations regarding the uniform and appearance of our students.
"A strong sense belonging occurs when uniform is worn. Bullying and stereotyping are reduced because the wearing of expensive branded items will not be allowed."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Cavani to Gotze - the players Aston Villa can sign for free in January transfer window

The January transfer window is open for business and clubs across the Premier League will be looking to bolster their ranks .
Aston Villa will be looking to add further to their squad as they look to avoid relegation back to the Championship .
Dean Smith ’ s side have already added midfielder Danny Drinkwater to their squad on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season .
And Villa are also expected to sign former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan for the second half of the campaign from Serie A giants AC Milan .
In the mid-season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as most clubs will save their expensive exploits for the summer and , as such , there is plenty of movement in the loan market .
However , the January transfer window also presents the opportunity to get ahead of the curve by signing players on a pre-contractual agreement this month , with those players then arriving on a free transfer at the end of the season .
As such , there could be a scramble across the continent for players who are in a similar situation - but these deals are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as pre-contract agreements are only available for those currently playing outside of England .
Here , we have identified the 29 players that can be signed on pre-contractual agreements this month , some may be unrealistic , but others won ’ t .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Josh Challies, Mark Wakefield)

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The January transfer window is open for business and clubs across the Premier League will be looking to bolster their ranks.
Aston Villa will be looking to add further to their squad as they look to avoid relegation back to the Championship.
Dean Smith’s side have already added midfielder Danny Drinkwater to their squad on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season.
And Villa are also expected to sign former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan for the second half of the campaign from Serie A giants AC Milan.
In the mid-season window, major transfer deals are rare as most clubs will save their expensive exploits for the summer and, as such, there is plenty of movement in the loan market.
However, the January transfer window also presents the opportunity to get ahead of the curve by signing players on a pre-contractual agreement this month, with those players then arriving on a free transfer at the end of the season.
As such, there could be a scramble across the continent for players who are in a similar situation - but these deals are not available for clubs in the Premier League, as pre-contract agreements are only available for those currently playing outside of England.
Here, we have identified the 29 players that can be signed on pre-contractual agreements this month, some may be unrealistic, but others won’t.
Goalkeepers
Walter Benitez - OGC Nice
Defenders
Thomas Meunier - Paris Saint-Germain
Layvin Kurzawa - Paris Saint-Germain
Nacho - Real Madrid
Benjamin Stambouli - Schalke
Jose Luis Palomino - Atalanta
Robin Knoche - Wolfsburg
Ezequiel Garay - Valencia
Jemerson - Monaco
Omar Elabdellaoui - Olympiacos
Thiago Silva - Paris Saint-Germain
Midfielders
Mario Gotze - Borussia Dortmund
Giacomo Bonaventura - AC Milan
Blaise Matuidi - Juventus
Charles Aranguiz - Bayer Leverkusen
Luka Modric - Real Madrid
Ever Banega - Sevilla
Daler Kuzyaev - Zenit St. Petersburg
Gaston Pereiro - PSV Eindhoven
Janik Haberer - Freiburg
Adil Aouchiche - Paris Saint-Germain
Viktor Kovalenko - Shakhtar Donetsk
Mikel San Jose - Athletic Bilbao
Steven Zuber - Hoffenheim
Forwards
Dries Mertens - Napoli
Edinson Cavani - Paris Saint-Germain
Jose Callejon - Napoli
Artem Dzyuba - Zenit St. Petersburg
Josip Ilicic - Atalanta


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Fabian Delph never actually wanted to leave Aston Villa claims former player

Former Aston Villa defender Micah Richards has claimed that Fabian Delph did not want to leave the club .
Delph left Villa Park in 2015 to sign for Manchester City , ending a six-year stint on B6 where he made 134 appearances .
Richards was signed by Villa from Italian side Fiorentina , a month before Delph departed for Manchester .
The 2015/16 season saw Villa finish bottom of the Premier League table and relegated to the Championship after finishing with a total of 17 points from their 38 matches .
Richards has spoken about the joy he felt when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to discuss the impact of the club selling high-profile players Christian Benteke , Ron Vlaar , as well as Delph .
The former Man City full-back claims that Delph never wanted to leave Villa that summer , adding what he feels the club could have done to convince him to stay .
“ Tim Sherwood was calling me when I was at Fiorentina .
I was coming back , I was born in Birmingham , all my family are from Birmingham so I was like ‘ perfect ’ , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added : “ It ’ s a massive club .
Expectations were massive .
I spoke to Fabian Delph , he told me he was staying .
A week after I ’ ve signed , Benteke ’ s gone .
Two weeks after I signed , Delph ’ s gone .
“ They ’ ve taken the spine out of the team !
So I ’ m thinking , hold on a minute .
I ’ ve come in and they ’ ve sold their two best players .
Ron Vlaar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delph , myself in there with my experience , build round that .
But for some reason they wanted to sell these players .
“ I don ’ t like going into finances but if Villa had paid Fabian Delph whatever it was , just a little bit more because he did not want to leave , he just wanted to be paid for his value at the time .
He told me that in the conversation we had .
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Former Aston Villa defender Micah Richards has claimed that Fabian Delph did not want to leave the club.
Delph left Villa Park in 2015 to sign for Manchester City, ending a six-year stint on B6 where he made 134 appearances.
Richards was signed by Villa from Italian side Fiorentina, a month before Delph departed for Manchester.
The 2015/16 season saw Villa finish bottom of the Premier League table and relegated to the Championship after finishing with a total of 17 points from their 38 matches.
Richards has spoken about the joy he felt when he signed for Villa, but then went on to discuss the impact of the club selling high-profile players Christian Benteke, Ron Vlaar, as well as Delph.
The former Man City full-back claims that Delph never wanted to leave Villa that summer, adding what he feels the club could have done to convince him to stay.
“Tim Sherwood was calling me when I was at Fiorentina. I was coming back, I was born in Birmingham, all my family are from Birmingham so I was like ‘perfect’,” said Richards in an interview with The Sportsman .
He added: “It’s a massive club. Expectations were massive. I spoke to Fabian Delph, he told me he was staying. A week after I’ve signed, Benteke’s gone. Two weeks after I signed, Delph’s gone.
“They’ve taken the spine out of the team! So I’m thinking, hold on a minute. I’ve come in and they’ve sold their two best players. Ron Vlaar as well. We had Benteke, Delph, myself in there with my experience, build round that. But for some reason they wanted to sell these players.
“I don’t like going into finances but if Villa had paid Fabian Delph whatever it was, just a little bit more because he did not want to leave, he just wanted to be paid for his value at the time. He told me that in the conversation we had.”


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Pep Clotet has his say on €10m winger link as Birmingham City take on Luton Town

Birmingham City travel to Luton Town today for what could be a pivotal match in their Championship campaign .
Win @ @ @ @ @ Road for 13 years and Blues will have built on last weekend ’ s scratchy @ @ @ @ @ Rovers .
They will also have an 11 point gap on the bottom-placed Hatters and @ @ @ @ @ bleak midwinter results behind them .
But lose - and the slide down the table @ @ @ @ @ pressure will be ramped up on the head coach and his players .
Blues will @ @ @ @ @ who is serving a one-match ban , but are at least buoyed by the return @ @ @ @ @ bring much needed composure to the defence .
Blues writer Brian Dick will be in @ @ @ @ @ before that we ’ ll have all the build-up right here on BirminghamLive .

Gary Gardner’s second goal of the season gave Birmingham City a much-needed win over Championship bottom club Luton Town.
The midfielder started and finished a sweeping 69th minute move which saw Blues win in the league for the first time in seven games.
Prior to that a James Collins penalty had cancelled out Lukas Jutkiewicz’s ninth of the season.
Pep Clotet named an experienced line-up, nowhere more so than in goal where Lee Camp returned for the first time in ten league matches.
Jutkiewicz returned up front after being rested against Blackburn - and made his mark after just four minutes.
Harlee Dean played a risky pass across his own half to Kristian Pedersen, who drove forward and found Kerim Mrabti.
The recalled attacker spread play left to Jeremie Bela and the Frenchman lifted over a back post cross which Jutkiewicz headed firmly goalwards.
Simon Sluga seemed to get a lot on the ball but couldn’t prevent it from crossing the line as Blues took an early lead.
Luton spread confusion in the Blues box on the 20th minute when Luke Berry curled in a low free kick into the middle.
The ball took a deflection but Dean was there to hammer clear.
The rest of the first half passed with Blues unable to retain possession and Luton failing to unlock the visitors - often repelled by the powerful David Davis.
The inevitable Luton fightback came and paid dividends just after the hour mark.
Harlee Dean climbed all over Matty Pearson in his own box and saw referee Graham Scott point to the spot.
Collins confidently converted from 12 yards out.
But just as the game seemed to be spiralling out of Blues’ control Gardner stepped up.
He won the ball on half way, drove forward, fed Maghoma, continued his run into the box and when Maghoma returned the ball stroked his shot past Sluga.
There were still anxious times to come, though, as Dean picked up a second yellow card late in the game and Blues finished with ten men.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Roy Hodgson drops Christian Benteke transfer hint amid Aston Villa speculation

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has suggested that striker Christian Benteke could still have a role to play at the club , despite the arrival of Cenk Tosun .
The Eagles have signed the Turkey international on loan from Everton for the remainder of the season , and has led to speculation that the former Aston Villa forward could leave Selhurst Park this month .
Villa have reportedly been in contact with their Premier League rivals about bringing the former goal hero back to B6 this month .
After Tosun was announced as a Palace player , Villa fans took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring the Belgium international back to B6 .
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games for Villa in a brilliant three-season spell after joining from Belgian side Genk in 2012 .
He was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m three years later but the goals have since dried up for a striker who was once so prolific in the Premier League .
Indeed Benteke hasn ’ t found the net for Crystal Palace this season – and managed to do so on only one occasion last term .
Hodgson sees no reason why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benteke is guaranteed to head for the exit door .
`` I do n't know why when a forward comes to the club it should be suggested that another forward should leave , '' Hodgson told Football.London .
He added : `` Even clubs like Sheffield United have five forwards to choose from , but do n't play five forwards .
Basically we have been choosing from two for three positions .
“ I don ’ t think bringing a new player into the club as centre-forward should mean it is definitely the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course they can play together .
Of course one can play and one can sit on the bench .
“ There might come a time what I will do without them all , because they are all injured .
I know that can happen , because we have had ten senior players unavailable . ''

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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has suggested that striker Christian Benteke could still have a role to play at the club, despite the arrival of Cenk Tosun.
The Eagles have signed the Turkey international on loan from Everton for the remainder of the season, and has led to speculation that the former Aston Villa forward could leave Selhurst Park this month.
Villa have reportedly been in contact with their Premier League rivals about bringing the former goal hero back to B6 this month.
After Tosun was announced as a Palace player, Villa fans took to social media to urge their club to bring the Belgium international back to B6.
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games for Villa in a brilliant three-season spell after joining from Belgian side Genk in 2012.
He was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m three years later but the goals have since dried up for a striker who was once so prolific in the Premier League.
Indeed Benteke hasn’t found the net for Crystal Palace this season – and managed to do so on only one occasion last term.
Hodgson sees no reason why Tosun’s arrival would mean that Benteke is guaranteed to head for the exit door.
"I don't know why when a forward comes to the club it should be suggested that another forward should leave," Hodgson told Football.London .
He added: "Even clubs like Sheffield United have five forwards to choose from, but don't play five forwards. Basically we have been choosing from two for three positions.
“I don’t think bringing a new player into the club as centre-forward should mean it is definitely the end of the road for another player. Of course they can play together. Of course one can play and one can sit on the bench.
“There might come a time what I will do without them all, because they are all injured. I know that can happen, because we have had ten senior players unavailable."


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Wolves star Adama Traore admits he made remarkable NFL choice

Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore has revealed he turned down an opportunity to play in the NFL during the early days of his career .
The Wolves forward is enjoying an impressive season at Molineux , and has quickly become one of Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s most important players .
The 23-year-old was signed from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018 , and his influence has grown since his arrival .
His debut season saw him manage only one goal in 36 outings for Wolves , but already has five strikes to his name this term , which include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October .
Traore is renowned for his express pace , and the former Barcelona forward has revealed that he was approached for a potential career in the NFL in the USA during his time in Spain .
He added : “ When I was in Barcelona , my personal trainer at the time told me he had a friend from the USA .
He said why could n't I go there and try the testing that they [ NFL teams ] do .
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Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on Wolves throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... For all your latest WWFC news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our Wolves reporter Alex Dicken on Twitter , and his email address is Alex.Dicken @ reachplc.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I thought it was funny .
My dream was to be a football player .
“ It 's hard to believe , but I do n't do weights .
It 's genetic .
I exercise , but I gain mass very quickly .
“ You never know if there is anyone faster than me , but I know my speed and most of the time I use it for good , but I do n't know if there is anyone faster .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore has revealed he turned down an opportunity to play in the NFL during the early days of his career.
The Wolves forward is enjoying an impressive season at Molineux, and has quickly become one of Nuno Espirito Santo’s most important players.
The 23-year-old was signed from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018, and his influence has grown since his arrival.
His debut season saw him manage only one goal in 36 outings for Wolves, but already has five strikes to his name this term, which include a match-winning brace against Manchester City in October.
Traore is renowned for his express pace, and the former Barcelona forward has revealed that he was approached for a potential career in the NFL in the USA during his time in Spain.
“Yes, that happened,” Traore told the Daily Mail .
He added: “When I was in Barcelona, my personal trainer at the time told me he had a friend from the USA. He said why couldn't I go there and try the testing that they [NFL teams] do.
“I didn't think about it. I thought it was funny. My dream was to be a football player.
“It's hard to believe, but I don't do weights. It's genetic. I exercise, but I gain mass very quickly.
“You never know if there is anyone faster than me, but I know my speed and most of the time I use it for good, but I don't know if there is anyone faster.”


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Christian Benteke's stance on Aston Villa transfer revealed by former team-mate

Christian Benteke would jump at the chance to re-join Aston Villa , his former team-mate Alan Hutton has said .
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games for Villa in a brilliant three-season spell after joining from Belgian side Genk in 2012 .
He was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m three years later but the goals have since dried up for a striker who was once so prolific in the Premier League .
Indeed Benteke hasn ’ t found the net for Crystal Palace this season – and managed to do so on only one occasion last term .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form and Hutton , who played alongside the 29-year-old at Villa , thinks he would be ‘ desperate ’ to prove himself again .
“ His record was really good at Villa , I think it was a goal every two games , around about that mark , to be honest , he was sensational , to be honest , ” the full-back told Football Insider .
“ Big , powerful , the way we played suited him , balls into the box , holding the ball up , getting to use his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit them .
“ I know he has tailed off over the last few years , Liverpool move didn ’ t work , Crystal Palace he ’ s not scored many .
“ But I know him as a person and he ’ ll be desperate to prove his worth and maybe a move back to Villa…I ’ m sure the Villa fans will welcome him back with open arms .
“ So I definitely see that as being an option if the package is right.
” Villa are said to have asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing Wesley Moraes for the rest of the season to a knee ligament injury .
Palace ideally want to sell Benteke but that stance could change after bolstering their options in attack by signing Cenk Tosun from Everton .

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Christian Benteke would jump at the chance to re-join Aston Villa, his former team-mate Alan Hutton has said.
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games for Villa in a brilliant three-season spell after joining from Belgian side Genk in 2012.
He was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m three years later but the goals have since dried up for a striker who was once so prolific in the Premier League.
Indeed Benteke hasn’t found the net for Crystal Palace this season – and managed to do so on only one occasion last term.
It’s been a dramatic downturn in form and Hutton, who played alongside the 29-year-old at Villa, thinks he would be ‘desperate’ to prove himself again.
“His record was really good at Villa, I think it was a goal every two games, around about that mark, to be honest, he was sensational, to be honest,” the full-back told Football Insider.
“Big, powerful, the way we played suited him, balls into the box, holding the ball up, getting to use his head, so he’d definitely suit them.
“I know he has tailed off over the last few years, Liverpool move didn’t work, Crystal Palace he’s not scored many.
“But I know him as a person and he’ll be desperate to prove his worth and maybe a move back to Villa…I’m sure the Villa fans will welcome him back with open arms.
“So I definitely see that as being an option if the package is right.”
Villa are said to have asked Palace about taking Benteke on loan after losing Wesley Moraes for the rest of the season to a knee ligament injury.
Palace ideally want to sell Benteke but that stance could change after bolstering their options in attack by signing Cenk Tosun from Everton.


birminghammail--2020-01-11--Aston Villa fans issue defiant transfer message after Pepe Reina development

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the news that goalkeeper Pepe Reina is expected to join the club on loan for the rest of the season .
The AC Milan will complete a temporary switch to Villa Park for the remainder of the campaign .
A deal has now been agreed and Reina will fly to England for a medical on Monday to complete the transfer .
Villa have been hoping to land a new stopper after Tom Heaton was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a knee ligament injury .
Orjan Nyland has started the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Villa have been eager to secure another option in goal .
Villa fans have been voicing their thoughts and emotions on Reina ’ s expected arrival , here is a selection of what they had to say .
Phillipa Napper : “ I see it as a really experienced keeper on the bench .
Nyland has been excellent this season .
Does not deserve to be dropped .
That take from a corner at Burnley was absolutely superb and just what the team needed .
Shows how he has grown since he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his injury.
” Nikos Kritos : “ I never liked him as a goalkeeper .
He was always overrated , unstable and inconsistent .
And honestly we have 4 goalkeepers .
Nyland is good to start and Kalinic for sub .
We did n't need him .
We need Piatek or Michy .
No one else.
” Paul Barry : “ Priority is a Striker simple as that .
Who would come to a club in a relegation battle with 20 to 40 mil price tag.
” Mark Ward : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the dressing room .
I don ’ t see it being a bad thing , stick with Nyland and let him learn from him.
” Peter Wilkes : “ Think we need two strikers , why we keep buying goalkeepers.
” Ben Neale : “ This is another Premier League experienced goal keeper , on a temp loan for the fact that we have lost Heaton due to injury , and for in case Nyland is injured or needs resting in time ...
I think that 's a very sensible idea .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too on temp loan to replace the injured John McGinn , again Premier league experienced , and so now is a striker .
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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the news that goalkeeper Pepe Reina is expected to join the club on loan for the rest of the season.
The AC Milan will complete a temporary switch to Villa Park for the remainder of the campaign.
A deal has now been agreed and Reina will fly to England for a medical on Monday to complete the transfer.
Villa have been hoping to land a new stopper after Tom Heaton was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a knee ligament injury.
Orjan Nyland has started the last two games after Heaton's injury but Villa have been eager to secure another option in goal.
Villa fans have been voicing their thoughts and emotions on Reina’s expected arrival, here is a selection of what they had to say.
Phillipa Napper: “I see it as a really experienced keeper on the bench. Nyland has been excellent this season. Does not deserve to be dropped. That take from a corner at Burnley was absolutely superb and just what the team needed. Shows how he has grown since he’s been in England and since his injury.”
Nikos Kritos: “I never liked him as a goalkeeper. He was always overrated, unstable and inconsistent. And honestly we have 4 goalkeepers. Nyland is good to start and Kalinic for sub. We didn't need him. We need Piatek or Michy. No one else.”
Paul Barry: “Priority is a Striker simple as that. Who would come to a club in a relegation battle with 20 to 40 mil price tag.”
Mark Ward: “It’s a good experienced head to have in the dressing room. I don’t see it being a bad thing, stick with Nyland and let him learn from him.”
Peter Wilkes: “Think we need two strikers, why we keep buying goalkeepers.”
James Howes: “Can he play up front?”
Ben Neale: “This is another Premier League experienced goal keeper, on a temp loan for the fact that we have lost Heaton due to injury, and for in case Nyland is injured or needs resting in time... I think that's a very sensible idea. So we've got Danny Drinkwater in too on temp loan to replace the injured John McGinn, again Premier league experienced, and so now is a striker.”