birminghammail--2020-06-26--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EuroMillions draw are 12 , 26 , 21 , 01 , 10 .
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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Winning numbers in the EuroMillions draw are 12, 26, 21, 01, 10.
The Lucky Star numbers are 05, 11.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £46 million.
UK Millionaire Raffle Selection - one UK millionaire has been created: VQWG73129
The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 04, 07, 14, 29, 39.
The Thunderball is 08.


birminghammail--2020-06-26--'Barry on the bench' - Villa fans dare to dream after striker calls it quits

Amongst the fairly heavy list of players that Aston Villa have chosen to release , is one unsurprising name .
Borja Baston , after fewer than twenty minutes of action , will be released from the club at the end of the month after joining on deadline day to help boost Villa 's strikeforce .
However , Baston could n't manage a shot let alone a goal , during his time at the club and will seek a more successful spell elsewhere .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store Callum O'Hare , Andre Green , Jake Doyle-Hayes and James Chester are amongst the players that Villa will release , with a few players being granted short extensions to ensure the continuation of their current loan-spells .
Villa are clearly comfortable with their current striking situation - with Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta the only senior strikers at the club .
Louie Barry and Tyreik Wright are just two academy players who could be considered for a bench place after Borja 's departure , while Indiana Vassilev has spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's unlikely that Borja will play a part , his last chance of action will come this weekend as Villa host Wolves .
After that , he 'll be a free agent .
Villa fans , however , are hoping that Barry will be afforded a chance in Borja 's absence .
`` Villa would literally ( and I mean literally ) have been better off never signing Borja Baston . ''
`` It ’ s pretty obvious that Dean Smith isn ’ t going to use Borja Baston at any point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would it make more sense to have someone like Barry on the bench ? ''
`` Why is Baston still getting on the bench when have absolutely no intention of ever subbing him on ? ''
`` Kodjia is better than Borja Baston . ''
`` Borja Baston , I wish you all the best .
You came when called on , and I 'm sad it never turned into anything for you . ''
`` Should be made illegal to put Borja Baston on the bench over Louie Barry . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most non-event signings ever .
Ca n't even call it one of the worse , because some players have had a net negative ( cost us money , caused problems in the dressing room etc . )
'' `` Well done Suso another inspired signing . ''
`` Two apps and he ’ s being released . ''
`` Barry on the bench ?
Certainly more worthwhile than keeping Baston . ''

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Amongst the fairly heavy list of players that Aston Villa have chosen to release, is one unsurprising name.
Borja Baston, after fewer than twenty minutes of action, will be released from the club at the end of the month after joining on deadline day to help boost Villa's strikeforce.
However, Baston couldn't manage a shot let alone a goal, during his time at the club and will seek a more successful spell elsewhere.
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Callum O'Hare, Andre Green, Jake Doyle-Hayes and James Chester are amongst the players that Villa will release, with a few players being granted short extensions to ensure the continuation of their current loan-spells.
Villa are clearly comfortable with their current striking situation - with Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta the only senior strikers at the club.
Louie Barry and Tyreik Wright are just two academy players who could be considered for a bench place after Borja's departure, while Indiana Vassilev has spent time playing as a centre-forward.
While it's unlikely that Borja will play a part, his last chance of action will come this weekend as Villa host Wolves. After that, he'll be a free agent.
Villa fans, however, are hoping that Barry will be afforded a chance in Borja's absence.
Here's how Villa fans reacted as Baston waved goodbye...
"Villa would literally (and I mean literally) have been better off never signing Borja Baston."
"It’s pretty obvious that Dean Smith isn’t going to use Borja Baston at any point. Am I being really naive or would it make more sense to have someone like Barry on the bench?"
"Why is Baston still getting on the bench when have absolutely no intention of ever subbing him on?"
"Kodjia is better than Borja Baston."
"Borja Baston, I wish you all the best. You came when called on, and I'm sad it never turned into anything for you."
"Should be made illegal to put Borja Baston on the bench over Louie Barry."
"Borja Baston might go down as one of the most non-event signings ever. Can't even call it one of the worse, because some players have had a net negative (cost us money, caused problems in the dressing room etc.)"
"Well done Suso another inspired signing."
"The most pointless signing."
"Two apps and he’s being released."
"Barry on the bench? Certainly more worthwhile than keeping Baston."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Martin Lewis apologies after making mistake in advice to ITV viewers

Martin Lewis has issued an apology to his social media followers after a mistake on his self-named ITV show .
The Martin Lewis Money Show airs each Thursday from 8pm on ITV1 , with the Money Saving Expert founder presenting .
Martin , who regularly updates his Twitter followers with updates regarding finances in the coronavirus crisis , has a stint on a string of TV shows .
The MSE founder and consumer champion appears on ITV1 daytime TV programmes including Good Morning Britain , Lorraine and This Morning .
This week , Martin 's own show has sparked him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking to Twitter to speak out after it aired .
The episode saw him address everything from the furlough and self-employed grant schemes , to travelling abroad , booking holidays and EHIC cards .
Mr Lewis also had advice relating to bank accounts , overdrafts , payment holidays and plenty else besides .
Martin also advised viewers on bank accounts , telling them : `` Normally I would say try and fix your savings , to lock in on a better rate , but the best one year fixed is just 1 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later tweeted : `` APOLOGY .
I made an error on the # martinlewis show just now .
`` The top 1 year fixed savings is Marcus account , which is what I thought I 'd said , but I 've been told I said Metro bank .
It was a mental hiccough , my apologies . ''

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Martin Lewis has issued an apology to his social media followers after a mistake on his self-named ITV show.
The Martin Lewis Money Show airs each Thursday from 8pm on ITV1, with the Money Saving Expert founder presenting.
Martin, who regularly updates his Twitter followers with updates regarding finances in the coronavirus crisis, has a stint on a string of TV shows.
The MSE founder and consumer champion appears on ITV1 daytime TV programmes including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and This Morning.
This week, Martin's own show has sparked him issuing an apology on social media, taking to Twitter to speak out after it aired.
The episode saw him address everything from the furlough and self-employed grant schemes, to travelling abroad, booking holidays and EHIC cards.
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Mr Lewis also had advice relating to bank accounts, overdrafts, payment holidays and plenty else besides.
Martin also advised viewers on bank accounts, telling them: "Normally I would say try and fix your savings, to lock in on a better rate, but the best one year fixed is just 1% with Metro Bank."
But he later tweeted: "APOLOGY. I made an error on the #martinlewis show just now.
"The top 1 year fixed savings is Marcus account, which is what I thought I'd said, but I've been told I said Metro bank. It was a mental hiccough, my apologies."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--M6 delays of 50 minutes after lorry sheds animal waste

A specialist clean-up operation is underway on the M6 after a lorry shed a load of animal waste .
Two lanes are closed on the M6 Northbound at Junction 8 M5 after the HGV spilt its cargo across the carriageway , around 4pm on Friday ( June 26 ) .
Drivers are told to expect delays of up to 50 minutes according to traffic provider Inrix .
Traffic is backed up to Junction 6 ( Spaghetti Junction ) and to Junction 1 ( West Bromwich ) on the Northbound M5 .
The A34 towards Walsall , A41 Holyhead Road as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also congested as drivers try to find alternative routes .
Lanes one and two , out of three , are closed , as well as lane one on the link road from the Northbound M5 onto the Northbound M6 .
A specialist recovery unit is on scene to clean up the waste .
All the lanes are expected to open from 10.30pm on Friday .
Highways England tweeted : “ There are currently delays of 30 minutes above usual travel time on approach to this M6 incident .
“ As well as 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M5 north between J1 and the M6 .
“ Please allow extra time for your journey , should you be travelling in the area .
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A specialist clean-up operation is underway on the M6 after a lorry shed a load of animal waste.
Two lanes are closed on the M6 Northbound at Junction 8 M5 after the HGV spilt its cargo across the carriageway, around 4pm on Friday (June 26).
Drivers are told to expect delays of up to 50 minutes according to traffic provider Inrix.
Traffic is backed up to Junction 6 (Spaghetti Junction) and to Junction 1 (West Bromwich) on the Northbound M5.
The A34 towards Walsall, A41 Holyhead Road as well as Oxhill Road round Handsworth are also congested as drivers try to find alternative routes.
Lanes one and two, out of three, are closed, as well as lane one on the link road from the Northbound M5 onto the Northbound M6.
A specialist recovery unit is on scene to clean up the waste.
All the lanes are expected to open from 10.30pm on Friday.
Highways England tweeted: “There are currently delays of 30 minutes above usual travel time on approach to this M6 incident.
“As well as 16 minutes above the usual travel time on the M5 north between J1 and the M6.
“Please allow extra time for your journey, should you be travelling in the area.”


birminghammail--2020-06-26--'Really?' - The 18 minute career that bemused Aston Villa fans predicted

After playing just under twenty minutes for the club Borja Baston 's Aston Villa odyssey has come to an end .
Well , less an odyssey and more a trip around the corner and back again .
In around four years , Baston - just on the verge of turning 28-years-old - has declined from scoring 18 goals in a La Liga season for 14th placed Eibar to playing fewer than forty-five minutes for Villa .
Since signing from Swansea on deadline day , Villa have gotten exactly what they expected from the striker - whose signing was greeted with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & 'really ? '
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His time at the club is now over , with the weekend game against Wolves set to be his last chance at game action .
Based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is highly unlikely he will be utilised and will instead watch on from the bench - a familiar position for the forward .
In his time at Villa , Borja made seven total touches of the football with only one touch occurring in the opposition penalty area .
He pressured the opposition on ten occasions , he carried the ball five times moving 19 yards and made a single block while attempting two tackles without success .
He did not make a shot and did not start a match .
He appeared for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.6 % of Villa 's league minutes this season .
Jed Steer is the only senior player to have appeared in fewer minutes for Villa - and that was because of an in-game injury .
Indiana Vassilev has appeared in close to double Borja 's match time .
Working regulations would provide you with a meal break longer than Borja 's on-field Villa career .
Three times the amount of minutes will probably see you through a single episode of a prestige television drama .
If you brush your teeth for at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 'll take you 4.5 days to outlast Borja 's Villa career .
Signed as an emergency option , it 's perhaps a positive statement that Villa never truly needed to utilise the player - known to director of football Jesus Garcia Pitarch .
Here 's what happened in every single ( in ) glorious moment that Villa chose to field Baston against both Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton .
Borja looks across to the fourth official 's board and his number is up .
He enters on 82:32 , 19 on for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving the pitch .
Villa are holding Spurs to 2-2 .
He thinly gestures some instructions to seemingly nobody and prepares to mark Heung-Min Son as Spurs set up a corner .
The corner floats in and Baston presses on Son 's shoulders until he realises that the ball is heading for Lucas Moura - at this point he attempts to pressure Moura , who heads wide .
Borja challenges for the header , but is nowhere close .
Lucas Moura then wins a free-kick in his own half , and Baston holds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Baston wins a header in the Villa half , flicking it backwards .
This starts a Spurs attack from deep inside Villa 's territory .
Reina saves the attempt and Spurs line up another corner .
The corner is floated in and Baston is caught out ball-watching , flicking the ball in reaction neatly onto Son 's foot .
The forward fires at Reina , who saves once more .
Baston watches as the ball is cleared and sprints up field as the ball is cleared .
Baston pressures the Spurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then looks for the pass from Trezeguet when Villa win the ball .
It does n't arrive , and Borja shakes his head as Spurs clear the ball .
Dean Smith shouts Borja 's name a few times as the striker waits for the ball to arrive .
It does n't .
He spots Giovanni Lo Celso charging and races in , but can not win a challenge from behind .
Borja jogs around the Villa front line and pressures Lucas Moura who breaks forward to start another Spurs attack .
The striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and start another attack that ends in offside .
A Reina kick hits Borja in the stomach , but he controls in Spurs territory and finds Marvelous Nakamba easily with a simple pass .
Borja attempts to track Harry Winks who is progressing with the ball .
Spurs simply pass around him as four minutes of added time is announced .
Winks recieves the ball again and Borja jogs after him with Dean Smith urging the side to 'push ! '
Baston watches on as Reina punches a corner clear .
He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask a question to the sideline as Spurs retrive another dead ball , and then tries to press as Ben Davies sends the ball back to Davison Sanchez .
Borja lines up to defend a Spurs free-kick , taking instructions from Jack Grealish .
The free kick is fired in and Borja does't commit to marking Lucas Moura .
It is cleared , and Borja challenges for the ball as it falls to Ben Davies .
The striker jogs into postion as the shot misses .
Baston challenges Douglas Luiz of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and it falls to Davinson Sanchez who flicks it over the defense .
Borja stands still and his gaze follows the ball over his own head .
Engels fails to control it , and Son pounches to score .
Baston runs up for a hopeful punt , but does n't win the ball .
Spurs clear and win the game .
Baston replaces Marvelous Nakamba with Villa a goal down against Southampton in his next fixture .
Borja loses his player on a corner , but Southampton 's cross is cleared .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samatta charing forward .
Borja remains in defensive midfield .
He tracks backward as Southampton make a chance .
Borja races forward as Villa break .
Hourihane passes to him , and he plays in Trezeguet and begs for a return pass after racing into the penalty area .
It does n't arrive as Trezeguet sends the ball across the box .
Baston ca n't reach a Reina goal-kick , but watches Grealish earn a corner .
The corner flies in , and Borja watches it fly back out - with goalkeeper Pepe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assist .
Stuart Armstrong buries the ball into an empty net at the opposite end of the field .
Borja can only watch on .
Villa kick-off and Borja runs forward , but the whistle is blown on a sorry away performance , and Baston 's Villa career .

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Borja Baston's Aston Villa odyssey came to an end last June.
Well, less an odyssey and more a trip around the corner and back again.
In around four years, Baston declined from scoring 18 goals in a La Liga season for 14th placed Eibar to playing fewer than a quarter of a football match for Villa.
Baston, in total, managed 18 minutes of action for Villa. 'Action' might be over-doing it a bit.
When he signed from Swansea on deadline day in January 2020, the deal was greeted with a sense of 'what?' & 'really?' from some Villa observers.
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During his forgettable spell Baston touched the ball seven times, faced two teams, played in two stadiums and probably earned a decent chunk of money.
Of his seven touches only one occurred in the opposition penalty area.
He pressured the opposition on ten occasions, he carried the ball five times moving 19 yards and made a single block while attempting two tackles without success.
He did not manage a shot and did not start a match.
He appeared for 18 minutes in total, around 0.5 per cent of Villa's total Premier League season, if we discount stoppage time.
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Working regulations would provide you with a meal break longer than Borja's on-field Villa career.
Three times the amount of minutes will probably see you through a single episode of a prestige television drama.
If you brush your teeth for at least two minutes (and you should), it'll take you 4.5 days to outlast Borja's Villa career.
Signed as an emergency option, it's perhaps a positive statement that Villa never truly needed to utilise the player - known to former director of football Jesus Garcia Pitarch, a man who was quickly followed Baston out the exit door last summer after Villa just about stayed up.
It's worth remembering that a season-ending injury to Wesley on New Year's Day had thrown Villa's plans into turmoil and the terms of Baston's deal made it a fairly low risk arrangement, but even so...
Here's what happened in every single (in)glorious moment that Villa chose to field Baston against both Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
Minute one
Borja looks across to the fourth official's board and his number is up. He enters on 82:32, 19 on for 20, with tired-out striker Mbwana Samatta leaving the pitch. Villa are holding Spurs to 2-2. He thinly gestures some instructions to seemingly nobody and prepares to mark Heung-Min Son as Spurs set up a corner.
Minute two
The corner floats in and Baston presses on Son's shoulders until he realises that the ball is heading for Lucas Moura - at this point he attempts to pressure Moura, who heads wide. Borja challenges for the header, but is nowhere close.
Lucas Moura then wins a free-kick in his own half, and Baston holds his hands up in frustration from meteres away.
Minute three
Baston wins a header in the Villa half, flicking it backwards. This starts a Spurs attack from deep inside Villa's territory. Reina saves the attempt and Spurs line up another corner.
The corner is floated in and Baston is caught out ball-watching, flicking the ball in reaction neatly onto Son's foot. The forward fires at Reina, who saves once more. Baston watches as the ball is cleared and sprints up field as the ball is cleared.
Minute four
Baston pressures the Spurs midfield as they start an attack, then looks for the pass from Trezeguet when Villa win the ball. It doesn't arrive, and Borja shakes his head as Spurs clear the ball.
Minute five
Dean Smith shouts Borja's name a few times as the striker waits for the ball to arrive. It doesn't. He spots Giovanni Lo Celso charging and races in, but cannot win a challenge from behind.
Minute six
Borja jogs around the Villa front line and pressures Lucas Moura who breaks forward to start another Spurs attack.
Minute seven
The striker chases a clearance, but Spurs recover and start another attack that ends in offside. A Reina kick hits Borja in the stomach, but he controls in Spurs territory and finds Marvelous Nakamba easily with a simple pass.
Minute eight
Borja attempts to track Harry Winks who is progressing with the ball. Spurs simply pass around him as four minutes of added time is announced. Winks recieves the ball again and Borja jogs after him with Dean Smith urging the side to 'push!'
Minute nine
Baston watches on as Reina punches a corner clear. He's marking Son once more. He seems to ask a question to the sideline as Spurs retrive another dead ball, and then tries to press as Ben Davies sends the ball back to Davison Sanchez.
Minute ten
Borja lines up to defend a Spurs free-kick, taking instructions from Jack Grealish.
Minute eleven
The free kick is fired in and Borja does't commit to marking Lucas Moura. It is cleared, and Borja challenges for the ball as it falls to Ben Davies. The striker jogs into postion as the shot misses.
Minute twelve
Baston challenges Douglas Luiz of all people for the ball. Neither win it and it falls to Davinson Sanchez who flicks it over the defense. Borja stands still and his gaze follows the ball over his own head. Engels fails to control it, and Son pounches to score.
Baston runs up for a hopeful punt, but doesn't win the ball. Spurs clear and win the game.
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Minute thirteen
Baston replaces Marvelous Nakamba with Villa a goal down against Southampton in his next fixture.
Minute fourteen
Borja loses his player on a corner, but Southampton's cross is cleared.
Minute fifteen
Villa look to break with Trezeguet and Samatta charing forward. Borja remains in defensive midfield. He tracks backward as Southampton make a chance.
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Minute sixteen
Borja races forward as Villa break. Hourihane passes to him, and he plays in Trezeguet and begs for a return pass after racing into the penalty area. It doesn't arrive as Trezeguet sends the ball across the box.
Minute seventeen
Baston can't reach a Reina goal-kick, but watches Grealish earn a corner. The corner flies in, and Borja watches it fly back out - with goalkeeper Pepe Reina caught out as he comes up to assist.
Stuart Armstrong buries the ball into an empty net at the opposite end of the field. Borja can only watch on.
Minute eighteen
Villa kick-off and Borja runs forward, but the whistle is blown on a sorry away performance, and Baston's Villa career.
Okay, okay, so that's a tongue-in-cheek look at one Villa got wrong (Danny Drinkwater and Ali Samatta also arrived a year ago), but as we go into the second half of this season wihout the need for any panic-buy last gasp trolley dashes, the Baston episode highlights the vast strides the club's recruitment duo, Johan Lange and Rob Mackenzie, have made.
Forget Baston Villa, Aston Villa are learning from their mistakes - and then some!


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Former West Brom boss Darren Moore gives glowing review of Slaven Bilic

Former West Brom boss Darren Moore believes Slaven Bilic is the perfect man to take the Baggies over the line .
West Brom are currently top of the Championship with eight games remaining , holding a seven-point gap over third-place Fulham .
And while promotion is no foregone conclusion , Bilic is the man to take the Baggies back to the promised land .
Or at least that 's the view of former boss Moore , who told Sky Sports : `` I think he has done super .
Barring Brentford tonight , I think West Brom are second leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes to show the work he has done .
Their defensive record , I think they have conceded one in their last five games .
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`` He has done a great job there .
His man-management , he has a lot of experience and he is somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the Championship season .
`` His experience will be valuable in this time where there are no fans and it ’ s a little different .
`` He will keep the players calm , he will keep them at it and I expect him to get the job done . ''
Moore also gave a glowing review of Bilic the man having met him earlier in the season .
`` He is a very astute man , very knowledgeable , very clever , '' the now Doncaster boss added .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of confidence , a lot of assurance .
`` He leads from the front and his teams reflect the person he is .
We have seen that with Croatia and over the course of the season . ''

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Former West Brom boss Darren Moore believes Slaven Bilic is the perfect man to take the Baggies over the line.
West Brom are currently top of the Championship with eight games remaining, holding a seven-point gap over third-place Fulham.
And while promotion is no foregone conclusion, Bilic is the man to take the Baggies back to the promised land.
Or at least that's the view of former boss Moore, who told Sky Sports : "I think he has done super. Barring Brentford tonight, I think West Brom are second leading goal-scorers in the division.
"It goes to show the work he has done. Their defensive record, I think they have conceded one in their last five games.
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"I think the last game they lost in their last 11 was back in February.
"He has done a great job there. His man-management, he has a lot of experience and he is somebody who has led the club consistently well over the Championship season.
"His experience will be valuable in this time where there are no fans and it’s a little different.
"He will keep the players calm, he will keep them at it and I expect him to get the job done."
Moore also gave a glowing review of Bilic the man having met him earlier in the season.
"He is a very astute man, very knowledgeable, very clever," the now Doncaster boss added.
"He’s someone who gives his players a lot of confidence, a lot of assurance.
"He leads from the front and his teams reflect the person he is. We have seen that with Croatia and over the course of the season."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--West Brom fans react to Slaven Bilic's big Brentford decision

West Bromwich Albion and Brentford are set to face each other shortly in a crunch Championship clash - and Albion fans are torn on a number of line-up decisions .
The inclusion of Matt Phillips , the absence of Kamil Grosicki and the return of Grady Diangana - his first start since January - have heated conversation ahead of tonight 's match .
Of course , the match is rather pivotal for Baggies - with Brentford eyeing a place in the top-two themselves .
Their win over Fulham last time out has buoyed optimism within the club - however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points away from the Baggies , who are hoping to extend the gap between third-place and themselves , while also entertaining the idea of creating a bigger lead over second-place Leeds United Leeds will face Fulham tomorrow in a match with implications for both teams today - with both Brentford and West Brom hoping for another three points to improve the current situation of either team .
In the meantime , here 's how Baggies fans reacted to the lineup news ... '' Good to see Grady back in the starting XI .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see how good he really is .
`` How does Edwards get in over Grosicki ? ''
`` Still think Krov should start and dont see why Robinson has been dropped . ''
`` Brave , thought we ’ d go 4-3-3 .
Good to see Grady start . ''
`` Why has he dropped Krovinovic , he was playing awesome before the 3 months off , now he keeps being benched . ''
`` Phillips must be great in training . ''
`` No Grosicki in the squad .
Joke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up tonight , if you needed the reminder .

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West Bromwich Albion and Brentford are set to face each other shortly in a crunch Championship clash - and Albion fans are torn on a number of line-up decisions.
The inclusion of Matt Phillips, the absence of Kamil Grosicki and the return of Grady Diangana - his first start since January - have heated conversation ahead of tonight's match.
Of course, the match is rather pivotal for Baggies - with Brentford eyeing a place in the top-two themselves.
Their win over Fulham last time out has buoyed optimism within the club - however, a win will still keep them five points away from the Baggies, who are hoping to extend the gap between third-place and themselves, while also entertaining the idea of creating a bigger lead over second-place Leeds United
Leeds will face Fulham tomorrow in a match with implications for both teams today - with both Brentford and West Brom hoping for another three points to improve the current situation of either team.
In the meantime, here's how Baggies fans reacted to the lineup news...
"Good to see Grady back in the starting XI."
"Please start Robinson we want to see how good he really is.
"How does Edwards get in over Grosicki?"
"Bring it home boys."
"Phillips masterclass incoming."
"Phillips is gonna score."
"Still think Krov should start and dont see why Robinson has been dropped."
"Brave, thought we’d go 4-3-3. Good to see Grady start."
"Why has he dropped Krovinovic, he was playing awesome before the 3 months off, now he keeps being benched."
"Phillips must be great in training."
"Where's Grosicki?"
"No Grosicki in the squad. Joke."
Here's how both teams line up tonight, if you needed the reminder.
Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Norgaard, Jensen, Dasilva; Fosu, Benrahma, Watkins
Subs: Daniels, Mokotjo, Valencia, Marcondes, Mbeumo, Dervisoglu, Jeanvier, Baptiste, Roerslev
West Bromwich Albion: Johnstone; Furlong, Hegazi, Ajayi, Gibbs; Livermore, Sawyers, Pereira; Phillips, Diangana, Robson-Kanu
Subs: Bond, Bartley, Krovinovic, Zohore, Austin, Harper, Edwards, O'Shea, Robinson


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Grady Diangana starts as Slaven Bilic shuffles his Albion pack

Slaven Bilic has made a single change to his West Brom team for the crunch meeting with Brentford at Griffin Park on Friday evening .
That involves Grady Diangana making his first start since January , when he suffered a set-back in his injury comeback .
He replaces Sheffield United loanee Callum Robinson on the left wing , as Bilic opts to remain with his 4-2-3-1 system .
Indeed bar the departed Nathan Ferguson and dropped centre half Kyle Bartley , this is pretty much the side that Bilic went with in the earlier months of the campaign as Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For Brentford , who are looking to back up their impressive win at Fulham last weekend with another victory here , they ’ re unchanged in their starting XI but Bryan Mbuemo has returned to the match-day squad after recovering from coronavirus and finds himself a place on the bench .
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Slaven Bilic has made a single change to his West Brom team for the crunch meeting with Brentford at Griffin Park on Friday evening.
That involves Grady Diangana making his first start since January, when he suffered a set-back in his injury comeback. He replaces Sheffield United loanee Callum Robinson on the left wing, as Bilic opts to remain with his 4-2-3-1 system.
Indeed bar the departed Nathan Ferguson and dropped centre half Kyle Bartley, this is pretty much the side that Bilic went with in the earlier months of the campaign as Albion built up a head of steam.
For Brentford, who are looking to back up their impressive win at Fulham last weekend with another victory here, they’re unchanged in their starting XI but Bryan Mbuemo has returned to the match-day squad after recovering from coronavirus and finds himself a place on the bench.
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There is no change to the match-day 20 for Albion, save for the switch between Robinson and Diangana, meaning there is still no room in the group for the likes of Conor Townsend and Kamil Grosicki.
The teams in full are below.
BRENTFORD
Raya; Henry, Pinnock, Nørgaard, Jensen, Benrahma, Watkins, Dasilva, Jansson, Dalsgaard, Fosu
Subs: Daniels, Mokotjo, Valencia, Marcondes, Mbeumo, Dervisoglu, Jeanvier, Baptiste, Roerslev
ALBION
Johnstone; Furlong, Ajayi, Hegazi, Gibbs; Sawyers, Livermore, Diangana, Pereira, Phillips; Robson-Kanu
Subs: Bond, O’Shea, Bartley, Krovinovic, Harper, Edwards, Robinson, Austin, Zohore


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Police hunt after men seen with weapons before car crash

An investigation is underway after men were seen in a car with a gun and other weapons - shortly before a crash .
Police were called to Wigorn Road , Smethwick , after receiving reports of males in a vehicle with weapons , including the firearm .
Minutes later there was a two-vehicle collision involving two cars on Lightwoods Hill .
Both cars fled the scene of the crash this afternoon ( June 26 ) .
Police are trying to track down the vehicles and have asked for anyone with dash-can footage to come forward so they can establish what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off in both directions between Long Hyde Road and Park Road , with buses diverted for several hours while investigations took place .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : “ We were called to reports of men seen in a car with weapons , including a gun , on Wigorn Road , Smethwick at around 1.15pm this afternoon ( Friday 26 June ) .
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Both left the scene .
“ One is described as a dark vehicle and the other white .
“ Investigations are ongoing to determine exactly what has taken place and to try and find those responsible .
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An investigation is underway after men were seen in a car with a gun and other weapons - shortly before a crash.
Police were called to Wigorn Road, Smethwick, after receiving reports of males in a vehicle with weapons, including the firearm.
Minutes later there was a two-vehicle collision involving two cars on Lightwoods Hill. Both cars fled the scene of the crash this afternoon (June 26).
Police are trying to track down the vehicles and have asked for anyone with dash-can footage to come forward so they can establish what took place.
Wigorn Road was sealed off in both directions between Long Hyde Road and Park Road, with buses diverted for several hours while investigations took place.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We were called to reports of men seen in a car with weapons, including a gun, on Wigorn Road, Smethwick at around 1.15pm this afternoon (Friday 26 June).
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“A further incident took place shortly after on Lightwoods Hill where we know two cars were involved in a collision. Both left the scene.
“One is described as a dark vehicle and the other white.
“Investigations are ongoing to determine exactly what has taken place and to try and find those responsible. ”
The force added: “We’d ask anyone who saw anything or has any dash cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101.
“Please quote log number 2200 of 26 June.”


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Villa made a £7m mistake - and they could pay for it again

No other player has divided Aston Villa fans quite like Adama Traore .
The enigmatic winger joined Villa from Barcelona five years ago and played a bit part as the club suffered relegation from the Premier League in 2016 .
Tim Sherwood , Remi Garde and Eric Black - all of whom are currently out of managerial work - often overlooked Traore as he tried to adapt to life outside Barcelona ’ s bubble .
Once relegation was confirmed Traore sought an exit route .
The La Masia prodigy was n't overly keen on playing in the Championship and Middlesbrough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Spain ’ s youth system , handed him a Premier League lifeline .
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Google Play Store and App Store The winger ’ s jaw-dropping speed continued to bring admiration but a second relegation from the Premier League followed .
In two seasons in the Premier League Traore had contributed just two assists .
Again , Traore wasn ’ t overly convinced a stint in the Championship was for him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antonio Conte wanted to take Traore to Chelsea where he would be transformed into a wing-back .
Eventually Traore was persuaded a season in the Championship would enhance his long-term ambition of becoming a Premier League power player .
He stayed at Boro and his career took off under Tony Pulis of all people .
Pulis made Traore feel wanted and gave him the platform he craved .
The only time Traore fell short was against Villa in the 2018 play-offs when Alan Hutton and friends smothered Boro ’ s one-man band into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Boro that season - and Villa for that matter - but Traore made it .
Wolves eventually agreed to meet his £18.75million buyout clause and Traore joined Nuno ’ s pack .
Traore officially signed two days before the 2018/19 season kicked off which gave Nuno next to no time to integrate him .
He also had to contend with a shoulder injury picked up in pre-season at Boro .
It was little surprise that Traore ’ s best performances in a Wolves shirt during his first season came months into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cardiff City at Molineux springing to mind .
Towards the end of last season Nuno - who was mesmerised by Traore ’ s showing in Wolves ’ 2-1 win at The Riverside in 2017/18 - decided to try the winger out in a more withdrawn wing-back role .
It worked initially , but there were still flaws in his defensive game .
Even after a stunning start to this season , which saw Traore feature regularly both domestically and in Europe , it was still clear there were areas in which he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear Nuno talk .
Raheem Sterling won ’ t agree , though .
`` Sterling , for me , is pretty much unplayable at the moment , ” said Villa boss Dean Smith after the England forward tortured his own defence .
Traore shut Sterling down with ease at The Etihad last year before moving up front and scoring twice to seal a famous Wolves win .
That game was the springboard for a good season to become a great one for Wolves ' wing wonder .
Now , with seven games left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has six goals and 14 assists across all competitions .
He 's combined for 10 goals with Raul Jimenez , making them the most potent duo in the Premier League this campaign .
Villa saw it first-hand back in November when Traore skipped away from Douglas Luiz , picked his head up and delivered a pinpoint cut-back to Jimenez who ensured Wolves won that West Midlands derby .
Traore is being tipped for transfers to Liverpool , Barcelona , Real Madrid and virtually every other top club in Europe for sums of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The player Villa could face tomorrow is far more measured than the raw 19-year-old they signed from Barcelona .
Sherwood often struggled to get his message across to Traore in training but - with the help of his Brummie girlfriend - the 24-year-old has mastered English .
Away from football Traore is equally composed and enjoys a quiet life .
After completing training at Compton Park Traore meets with his personal trainer - although , remarkably , he keeps well clear of weights - and relentlessly goes about trying to better himself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Traore also steers clear of alcohol and rarely goes out when he ’ s not in Barcelona .
His one goal is to fulfil the potential Villa spotted when they signed him from Barcelona four years ago .
It ’ s Wolves who will reap the rewards of Traore ’ s brilliance though , with Villa left regretting the decision to sell him .
It was just £7million - a little over half of what Villa paid for Ross McCormack in the same transfer window .
Whether Traore plays , sits on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sends six crosses into the Holte End tomorrow is really irrelevant .
The fact of the matter is that Traore has finally found a coach who has transformed him into the world-beater even his biggest critics always deemed possible .

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No other player has divided Aston Villa fans quite like Adama Traore.
The enigmatic winger joined Villa from Barcelona five years ago and played a bit part as the club suffered relegation from the Premier League in 2016.
Tim Sherwood, Remi Garde and Eric Black - all of whom are currently out of managerial work - often overlooked Traore as he tried to adapt to life outside Barcelona’s bubble.
Once relegation was confirmed Traore sought an exit route. The La Masia prodigy wasn't overly keen on playing in the Championship and Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka, who knew Traore from Spain’s youth system, handed him a Premier League lifeline.
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The winger’s jaw-dropping speed continued to bring admiration but a second relegation from the Premier League followed. In two seasons in the Premier League Traore had contributed just two assists.
Again, Traore wasn’t overly convinced a stint in the Championship was for him and transfer moves were mooted in 2017. Antonio Conte wanted to take Traore to Chelsea where he would be transformed into a wing-back.
Eventually Traore was persuaded a season in the Championship would enhance his long-term ambition of becoming a Premier League power player.
He stayed at Boro and his career took off under Tony Pulis of all people. Pulis made Traore feel wanted and gave him the platform he craved. The only time Traore fell short was against Villa in the 2018 play-offs when Alan Hutton and friends smothered Boro’s one-man band into submission.
The Premier League proved elusive for Boro that season - and Villa for that matter - but Traore made it. Wolves eventually agreed to meet his £18.75million buyout clause and Traore joined Nuno’s pack.
Traore officially signed two days before the 2018/19 season kicked off which gave Nuno next to no time to integrate him. He also had to contend with a shoulder injury picked up in pre-season at Boro.
It was little surprise that Traore’s best performances in a Wolves shirt during his first season came months into the campaign with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley and Cardiff City at Molineux springing to mind.
Towards the end of last season Nuno - who was mesmerised by Traore’s showing in Wolves’ 2-1 win at The Riverside in 2017/18 - decided to try the winger out in a more withdrawn wing-back role.
It worked initially, but there were still flaws in his defensive game. Even after a stunning start to this season, which saw Traore feature regularly both domestically and in Europe, it was still clear there were areas in which he could improve. There still are if you hear Nuno talk.
Raheem Sterling won’t agree, though. "Sterling, for me, is pretty much unplayable at the moment,” said Villa boss Dean Smith after the England forward tortured his own defence.
Traore shut Sterling down with ease at The Etihad last year before moving up front and scoring twice to seal a famous Wolves win.
That game was the springboard for a good season to become a great one for Wolves' wing wonder. Now, with seven games left of the Premier League season, Traore has six goals and 14 assists across all competitions.
He's combined for 10 goals with Raul Jimenez, making them the most potent duo in the Premier League this campaign.
Villa saw it first-hand back in November when Traore skipped away from Douglas Luiz, picked his head up and delivered a pinpoint cut-back to Jimenez who ensured Wolves won that West Midlands derby.
Traore is being tipped for transfers to Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and virtually every other top club in Europe for sums of money that could run into nine figures.
The player Villa could face tomorrow is far more measured than the raw 19-year-old they signed from Barcelona. Sherwood often struggled to get his message across to Traore in training but - with the help of his Brummie girlfriend - the 24-year-old has mastered English.
Away from football Traore is equally composed and enjoys a quiet life. After completing training at Compton Park Traore meets with his personal trainer - although, remarkably, he keeps well clear of weights - and relentlessly goes about trying to better himself in any way possible.
A practising Muslim, Traore also steers clear of alcohol and rarely goes out when he’s not in Barcelona.
His one goal is to fulfil the potential Villa spotted when they signed him from Barcelona four years ago. It’s Wolves who will reap the rewards of Traore’s brilliance though, with Villa left regretting the decision to sell him.
It was just £7million - a little over half of what Villa paid for Ross McCormack in the same transfer window.
Whether Traore plays, sits on the bench, has a stormer or sends six crosses into the Holte End tomorrow is really irrelevant.
The fact of the matter is that Traore has finally found a coach who has transformed him into the world-beater even his biggest critics always deemed possible.


birminghammail--2020-06-26--'Police need to get this sorted' - anger at park lockdown breaches

While yobs gathering at a Sutton Coldfield beauty spot have born the brunt of criticism for breaching lockdown rules , the police and city council have also been criticised for not doing enough to stop them .
The latest breach of restrictions saw ‘ troublemakers ’ asked to move on by a Sutton Park ranger , then turn on her and pelt her with bottles on Wednesday evening ( June 24 ) .
Sutton Vesey councillor , Rob Pocock tweeted on Thursday ( June 25 ) “ Scandalous to hear a park ranger was attacked in her vehicle and pelted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Sutton Park last night .
“ What level of people do we have festering out there now ?
Despoiling our environment , assaulting those trying to protect us.
” In response to the trouble Sutton Coldfield Police Inspector Haroon Chughtai put a dispersal order in place for Thursday ( June 25 ) night and said : “ Due to the number of reports of anti-social behaviour and littering at Sutton Park over the last few days , Inspector Chughtai has authorised a dispersal order to be in place .
There will an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patrolling the parks this evening.
” Residents took to Facebook in response to BirminghamLive ’ s report on the park ranger attack , many aiming their anger at those involved but others calling for more action .
Joe Morris said : “ I ’ m all for people having a good time but where ’ s the respect for others and the environment gone ?
“ The police shouldn ’ t have to patrol the park every day but sadly it ’ s becoming the norm.
” While Jim Noyce felt the authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Police need to get this sorted its seems that the kids come into the park to do drugs up from the restaurant on the main gate but it seems to go unnoticed.
” And Hannah Sarah added : “ I went into Town Gate late this afternoon and the one field looked like a massive party .
Must of been about 100 teenagers .
Yes there was police driving around but they never got out to do anything.
” The latest incident came three weeks after an apparent party on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large crowd gathered and ‘ bottles of Champagne , beer cans , food , discarded barbecues and thousands and thousands of nitrous oxide containers ’ were seen according to Sutton resident , John Flanagan .
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council leader , Simon Ward said those involved , the city council and the police could all do more to stop the anti-social behaviour .
He told BirminghamLive : “ I am very concerned to hear about the incident and I am concerned for the ranger involved and hope they ’ re OK. “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get hold of the management of he park .
Simple things like locking the gates earlier .
Manage the things that are happening in the park .
It ’ s been going on for weeks , with the good weather , it ’ s going to be a recurring problem .
“ They should work more closely with the police ; should send out rangers in pairs ; should clean up the park and not leave it to residents .
In the same way as their underinvestment in our park can be seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park management is now apparent .
“ It ’ s also time for the police to step up .
It shouldn ’ t be simply up to park rangers to enforce this .
“ We know that for weeks the park has seen huge anti-social behaviour and this needs action .
The police response has not been what we should expect .
If we had a fully functioning local police station I am sure this would be more straightforward.
” Both the city council and police have responded to the criticism .
West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Inspector Haroon Chughtai , said the park has seen a spike in attendance , up 136 per cent in recent weeks and he has ‘ placed a minimum of two police patrols throughout the whole park in a day ’ .
He said : “ Recently , we have seen an increase in the footfall at Sutton Park which has led to an unfortunate rise in litter being left behind and reports of alleged anti-social behaviour .
“ We have worked with Birmingham City Council to tackle these issues and they agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the number of park rangers and environmental health officers to enforce litter fines .
“ Our approach remains on engaging and educating , with enforcing powers as a last resort .
Our primary goal is to keep everyone safe .
“ It ’ s not just about being in the park physically , we have worked with all relevant partner agencies such as our Safer Travel colleagues to ensure they are keeping an eye on the transport network around the area too and we also actively try to prevent and deter any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid overtime to officers to offer up their time to help police the area and it is no secret that we are often working with very limited resources .
“ As always , I would encourage anyone who notices any suspicious behaviour to contact police . ''
While Cllr John O ’ Shea , cabinet member for Street Scene and Parks at Birmingham City Council , said : “ The recent anti-social behaviour at Sutton Park is absolutely unacceptable .
“ There is no excuse for the conduct of a very small number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vast majority of people are continuing to respect our parks and adhering to social distancing guidance .
“ I ’ m disappointed that the town council seek to make a political point about management of the park , especially when they have refused repeated offers to join the Sutton Park Advisory Committee where they might learn about the challenges of managing this great park .
“ We don ’ t just look after it for the people of Sutton Coldfield , it is a nationally recognised site and we care for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The comments also show a lack of understanding of the partnership work we do with the police , who have provided help and support as their overstretched resources allow .
“ Everyone ’ s efforts are best placed in working together to educate and engage with people who have no respect for our parks – not trying to score cheap political points .
”

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While yobs gathering at a Sutton Coldfield beauty spot have born the brunt of criticism for breaching lockdown rules, the police and city council have also been criticised for not doing enough to stop them.
The latest breach of restrictions saw ‘troublemakers’ asked to move on by a Sutton Park ranger, then turn on her and pelt her with bottles on Wednesday evening (June 24).
Sutton Vesey councillor, Rob Pocock tweeted on Thursday (June 25) “Scandalous to hear a park ranger was attacked in her vehicle and pelted with bottles while trying to clear troublemakers from Sutton Park last night.
“What level of people do we have festering out there now? Despoiling our environment, assaulting those trying to protect us.”
In response to the trouble Sutton Coldfield Police Inspector Haroon Chughtai put a dispersal order in place for Thursday (June 25) night and said: “Due to the number of reports of anti-social behaviour and littering at Sutton Park over the last few days, Inspector Chughtai has authorised a dispersal order to be in place. There will an increased police presence and officers will be patrolling the parks this evening.”
Residents took to Facebook in response to BirminghamLive’s report on the park ranger attack, many aiming their anger at those involved but others calling for more action.
Residents' anger at park gatherings
Joe Morris said: “I’m all for people having a good time but where’s the respect for others and the environment gone?
“The police shouldn’t have to patrol the park every day but sadly it’s becoming the norm.”
While Jim Noyce felt the authorities needed to stop in. He said: “Police need to get this sorted its seems that the kids come into the park to do drugs up from the restaurant on the main gate but it seems to go unnoticed.”
And Hannah Sarah added: “I went into Town Gate late this afternoon and the one field looked like a massive party. Must of been about 100 teenagers. Yes there was police driving around but they never got out to do anything.”
The latest incident came three weeks after an apparent party on the park on May 30, where a large crowd gathered and ‘bottles of Champagne, beer cans, food, discarded barbecues and thousands and thousands of nitrous oxide containers’ were seen according to Sutton resident, John Flanagan.
Town leader criticises council and police
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council leader, Simon Ward said those involved, the city council and the police could all do more to stop the anti-social behaviour.
He told BirminghamLive: “I am very concerned to hear about the incident and I am concerned for the ranger involved and hope they’re OK.
“I would urge Birmingham City Council to get hold of the management of he park. Simple things like locking the gates earlier. Manage the things that are happening in the park. It’s been going on for weeks, with the good weather, it’s going to be a recurring problem.
“They should work more closely with the police; should send out rangers in pairs; should clean up the park and not leave it to residents. In the same way as their underinvestment in our park can be seen at every turn so can their ineffective park management is now apparent.
(Image: John Flanagan)
“It’s also time for the police to step up. It shouldn’t be simply up to park rangers to enforce this.
“We know that for weeks the park has seen huge anti-social behaviour and this needs action. The police response has not been what we should expect. If we had a fully functioning local police station I am sure this would be more straightforward.”
Both the city council and police have responded to the criticism.
West Midlands Police's response
West Midlands Police’s neighbourhood policing manager, Inspector Haroon Chughtai, said the park has seen a spike in attendance, up 136 per cent in recent weeks and he has ‘placed a minimum of two police patrols throughout the whole park in a day’.
He said: “Recently, we have seen an increase in the footfall at Sutton Park which has led to an unfortunate rise in litter being left behind and reports of alleged anti-social behaviour.
“We have worked with Birmingham City Council to tackle these issues and they agreed at the start of the month to increase the number of park rangers and environmental health officers to enforce litter fines.
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“Our approach remains on engaging and educating, with enforcing powers as a last resort. Our primary goal is to keep everyone safe.
“It’s not just about being in the park physically, we have worked with all relevant partner agencies such as our Safer Travel colleagues to ensure they are keeping an eye on the transport network around the area too and we also actively try to prevent and deter any illegal planned gatherings.
“We have paid overtime to officers to offer up their time to help police the area and it is no secret that we are often working with very limited resources.
“As always, I would encourage anyone who notices any suspicious behaviour to contact police."
Birmingham City Council's response
While Cllr John O’Shea, cabinet member for Street Scene and Parks at Birmingham City Council, said: “The recent anti-social behaviour at Sutton Park is absolutely unacceptable.
“There is no excuse for the conduct of a very small number of individuals and we are grateful that the vast majority of people are continuing to respect our parks and adhering to social distancing guidance.
“I’m disappointed that the town council seek to make a political point about management of the park, especially when they have refused repeated offers to join the Sutton Park Advisory Committee where they might learn about the challenges of managing this great park.
(Image: Susan Rooke)
“We don’t just look after it for the people of Sutton Coldfield, it is a nationally recognised site and we care for it for the whole city and the nation.
“The comments also show a lack of understanding of the partnership work we do with the police, who have provided help and support as their overstretched resources allow.
“Everyone’s efforts are best placed in working together to educate and engage with people who have no respect for our parks – not trying to score cheap political points.”


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Nurse's fury after Toyota cannibals strip car outside hospital

An A & E nurse who had just finished a gruelling 12-and-a-half hour shift told how she felt `` violated '' after discovering her parked car had been stripped of its parts .
Demi Murphy , from Marston Green , found her Toyota Aygo had been targeted outside Heartlands Hospital , on Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green , after returning to it on Thursday evening ( June 25 ) .
The 24-year-old , who qualified as a registered staff nurse only four-months ago , said the driver 's window was smashed by thieves , which allowed them access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the car , including the body bodywork , headlamps , engine parts and number plate , was stripped away .
Her insurance company are liaising with a Toyota approved repair centre in Birmingham - but she will have to pay an excess of £500 to get it fixed .
`` I 'd just done a 12-and-a-half hour shift in the heat , it was boiling hot in full PPE , looking after people and that 's what you walk out to and the thanks that you get , '' Demi told BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dishearting .
I burst into tears .
I was more shocked than anything .
How has that happened in broad daylight .
The car had been completely stripped and had been smashed up .
`` I feel completely violated .
I 've worked really hard , as has everyone else in the current pandemic , as a key worker and this is how I 'm repaid .
`` I 've now got no means of transport and no way of getting into work to help look after patients and this how we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm really devastated . ''
Demi , who graduated at Birmingham City University , said could not get into the hospital car park as the barriers were down .
She parked on a residential road where she had previously parked as a student without an issue .
She added : `` It should not happen to anybody and it ’ s disgraceful regardless if you ’ re a key worker or not - but to walk out of a busy A & E shift to this is not fair .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in life and that 's how you 're repaid . ''
She said one of the residents Yardley Green Road told her he saw a van pull put by her car .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` Officers were flagged down yesterday ( Thursday ) evening to reports of parts being stolen from a Toyota Aygo car parked in Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green , sometime between 8am and 8.15pm .
Anyone with CCTV from the area or with any information can contact officers via Live Chat , quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8am to midnight , call 101 anytime or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Demi said residents from the street and others on social media told her of other incidents on the same road with number plates thefts and muggings of keys .
Her car was previously stolen outside a restaurant in Coventry in February .
But it was returned to her without any damage caused .

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An A&E nurse who had just finished a gruelling 12-and-a-half hour shift told how she felt "violated" after discovering her parked car had been stripped of its parts.
Demi Murphy, from Marston Green, found her Toyota Aygo had been targeted outside Heartlands Hospital, on Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, after returning to it on Thursday evening (June 25).
The 24-year-old, who qualified as a registered staff nurse only four-months ago, said the driver's window was smashed by thieves, which allowed them access to open the bonnet.
The entire front of the car, including the body bodywork, headlamps, engine parts and number plate, was stripped away.
Her insurance company are liaising with a Toyota approved repair centre in Birmingham - but she will have to pay an excess of £500 to get it fixed.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"I'd just done a 12-and-a-half hour shift in the heat, it was boiling hot in full PPE, looking after people and that's what you walk out to and the thanks that you get," Demi told BirminghamLive.
"It's horrible and so dishearting. I burst into tears. I was more shocked than anything. How has that happened in broad daylight. The car had been completely stripped and had been smashed up.
"I feel completely violated. I've worked really hard, as has everyone else in the current pandemic, as a key worker and this is how I'm repaid.
"I've now got no means of transport and no way of getting into work to help look after patients and this how we are repaid. It's just disgusting. I'm really devastated."
Demi, who graduated at Birmingham City University, said could not get into the hospital car park as the barriers were down. She parked on a residential road where she had previously parked as a student without an issue.
She added: "It should not happen to anybody and it’s disgraceful regardless if you’re a key worker or not - but to walk out of a busy A&E shift to this is not fair.
"You go to work and pay your way in life and that's how you're repaid."
She said one of the residents Yardley Green Road told her he saw a van pull put by her car.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "Officers were flagged down yesterday (Thursday) evening to reports of parts being stolen from a Toyota Aygo car parked in Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, sometime between 8am and 8.15pm.
Anyone with CCTV from the area or with any information can contact officers via Live Chat, quoting crime number 20BE/147131L/20, at www.west-midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Demi said residents from the street and others on social media told her of other incidents on the same road with number plates thefts and muggings of keys.
Her car was previously stolen outside a restaurant in Coventry in February. But it was returned to her without any damage caused.


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Aston Villa transfer revelation leaves fans confused

Aston Villa are set to release 14 players at the end of the month , including former captain James Chester , Andre Green and Callum O'Hare .
The club has sent a document to the Premier League informing them of the players they intend to release at the end of their contracts .
Chester and Green have extended their deals until the end of the current campaign which allows them to complete loan spells with Stoke City and Charlton Athletic respectively .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and App Store O'Hare , who helped Coventry City win the League One title last term , is another name on the list which has surprised supporters .
Some fans hoped he 'd be in contention to feature for the club next year if Villa are relegated to the Championship .
Spanish striker Borja Baston will also leave after just six months at the club in which he played 16 first team minutes .
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy , who made his debut for the club as a 16-year-old in the Premier League , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doyle-Hayes .
Matija Sarkic , Jamie Searle , Isaiah Bazeley-Graham , Jack Birch , Colin Odutayo , Anton Hooper , Dimitri Sea and Ross McCormack are also included on the list , though the latter 's deal was paid up last year .
Here 's how supporters have reacted to the news on social media ... .
Rob Inett : `` O'Hare is a really good prospect .
He will be a top player in a couple of years .
We always let promising players leave such as Cahill and Albrighton .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark my words , he should stay , and when Grealish goes , he could be our next 'hero ' . ''
Daniel Bignell : `` There are some good young players on that list that would be perfect should we drop into the Championship .
Don ’ t get losing the likes of O ’ Hare and Sarkic in particular .
Heard good things about Odutayo as well . ''
James Badham : `` ( O'Hare ) is 22 , the same age as Douglas Luiz and if he was that good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
We need to continue with the approach of trying to fill the U23s with very talented 16/17-year-olds ! ''
Adrian Williams : `` A few years ago I saw Paul Merson on Soccer Saturday saying beware of Villa in a few years as their youth players coming through are excellent .
My question is ... what 's happened and where are they ?
Do we have the right people in place to bring youth through ? ''
John Fenton : `` Letting O'Hare go is a big mistake in my opinion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ross Morgan : `` What a warrior James Chester was .
Our defence would be in better shape with him in it . ''
Dan Oliver : `` O'Hare going is no surprise , when you consider the talent that we have in our youth setup with ( Louie ) Barry and ( Jacob ) Ramsey . ''

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Aston Villa are set to release 14 players at the end of the month, including former captain James Chester, Andre Green and Callum O'Hare.
The club has sent a document to the Premier League informing them of the players they intend to release at the end of their contracts.
Chester and Green have extended their deals until the end of the current campaign which allows them to complete loan spells with Stoke City and Charlton Athletic respectively.
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O'Hare, who helped Coventry City win the League One title last term, is another name on the list which has surprised supporters. Some fans hoped he'd be in contention to feature for the club next year if Villa are relegated to the Championship.
Spanish striker Borja Baston will also leave after just six months at the club in which he played 16 first team minutes.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, who made his debut for the club as a 16-year-old in the Premier League, has also been released, as has Jake Doyle-Hayes.
Matija Sarkic, Jamie Searle, Isaiah Bazeley-Graham, Jack Birch, Colin Odutayo, Anton Hooper, Dimitri Sea and Ross McCormack are also included on the list, though the latter's deal was paid up last year.
Here's how supporters have reacted to the news on social media....
Rob Inett: "O'Hare is a really good prospect. He will be a top player in a couple of years. We always let promising players leave such as Cahill and Albrighton. I consider O'Hare potentially up with Grealish. Mark my words, he should stay, and when Grealish goes, he could be our next 'hero'."
Daniel Bignell: "There are some good young players on that list that would be perfect should we drop into the Championship. Don’t get losing the likes of O’Hare and Sarkic in particular. Heard good things about Odutayo as well."
James Badham: "(O'Hare) is 22, the same age as Douglas Luiz and if he was that good he would have progressed further by now! We need to continue with the approach of trying to fill the U23s with very talented 16/17-year-olds!"
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Adrian Williams: "A few years ago I saw Paul Merson on Soccer Saturday saying beware of Villa in a few years as their youth players coming through are excellent. My question is... what's happened and where are they? Do we have the right people in place to bring youth through?"
John Fenton: "Letting O'Hare go is a big mistake in my opinion. He has so much potential."
Ross Morgan: "What a warrior James Chester was. Our defence would be in better shape with him in it."
Dan Oliver: "O'Hare going is no surprise, when you consider the talent that we have in our youth setup with (Louie) Barry and (Jacob) Ramsey."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Manager gives transfer advice to Jimenez amid Wolves exit talk

Raul Jimenez has a long list of admirers after his stunning season with Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Jimenez notched Wolves ' winner against Bournemouth on Wednesday evening to take his 2019/20 tally to 24 goals , including 15 in the Premier League .
He 's recently broken the record for goals scored by a Mexican in a single Premier League season and continues to write his own Wolves history .
His form for Wolves has attracted attention right across Europe with virtually every top club credited with an interest in him .
Liverpool , Manchester United , Manchester City and Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European giants Real Madrid and Juventus have also been credited with an interest .
But Mexico boss Gerardo Martino believes Jimenez , who is due to become a father for the first time later this year , must think very carefully about leaving Wolves .
`` Any modification or change , the first to define it is both he and his family , to analyse very well any possibility of change , '' Martino told the Mexican press .
`` I know that it is very tempting at times , at some point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the years I find myself declaring that it was my worst year .
`` It is not just going to the places that dazzle , it is being convinced .
Sometimes we have happiness in the place where we are . ''

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Raul Jimenez has a long list of admirers after his stunning season with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jimenez notched Wolves' winner against Bournemouth on Wednesday evening to take his 2019/20 tally to 24 goals, including 15 in the Premier League.
He's recently broken the record for goals scored by a Mexican in a single Premier League season and continues to write his own Wolves history.
His form for Wolves has attracted attention right across Europe with virtually every top club credited with an interest in him. Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham are all reportedly chasing Jimenez, while European giants Real Madrid and Juventus have also been credited with an interest.
But Mexico boss Gerardo Martino believes Jimenez, who is due to become a father for the first time later this year, must think very carefully about leaving Wolves.
"Any modification or change, the first to define it is both he and his family, to analyse very well any possibility of change," Martino told the Mexican press.
"I know that it is very tempting at times, at some point I had to go somewhere privileged and over the years I find myself declaring that it was my worst year.
"It is not just going to the places that dazzle, it is being convinced. Sometimes we have happiness in the place where we are."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--"It's been horrific" - Pictures show sinkhole road closure bedlam

Pictures have revealed the utter bedlam caused in a Worcestershire town after council officials closed a road for 24 hours due to a sinkhole .
The hole appeared on the A4535 Sutton Road near the junction with Talbot Street in Kidderminster on the afternoon of Thursday , June 25 .
A resident living on Franchise Street , which runs parallel to the route , shared pictures with Worcestershire Live revealing the apparent confusion caused .
They showed the narrow road totally gridlocked with traffic weaving in and out of cars parked on the pavement .
It was also claimed one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye-witness , who did not wish to be named , said : `` It 's been horrific , I called highways and complained .
All day , it 's open again now .
One car hit the wall over the road and residents were having to guide cars through . ''
The highways authority Worcestershire County Council explained why it closed the road despite the sinkhole only being small .
They said : `` The hole that has appeared is not large but we have a concern over the weak structure beneath .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the ring road .
However another resident of Franchise Street criticised the council on social media .
She Tweeted : `` You might want to actually close the road correctly .
I live on Franchise Street DY116QX and it 's been complete gridlock this morning with people still using Sutton Rd until they hit the actual problem .
Residents have been trying to control the chaos . ''
In reply the council said : `` The road is closed correctly and we have to allow access for residents and businesses - Franchise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diversion route ; we ca n't stop drivers with local knowledge using short cuts , sorry . ''
The route was re-opened around 3.30pm today .
`` The area has been made safe so that the road can reopen , and we will be revisiting and investigating thoroughly , '' a council spokeswoman said .

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Pictures have revealed the utter bedlam caused in a Worcestershire town after council officials closed a road for 24 hours due to a sinkhole.
The hole appeared on the A4535 Sutton Road near the junction with Talbot Street in Kidderminster on the afternoon of Thursday, June 25.
A resident living on Franchise Street, which runs parallel to the route, shared pictures with Worcestershire Live revealing the apparent confusion caused.
They showed the narrow road totally gridlocked with traffic weaving in and out of cars parked on the pavement. It was also claimed one vehicle collided with a wall.
An eye-witness, who did not wish to be named, said: "It's been horrific, I called highways and complained. All day, it's open again now. One car hit the wall over the road and residents were having to guide cars through."
The highways authority Worcestershire County Council explained why it closed the road despite the sinkhole only being small. They said: "The hole that has appeared is not large but we have a concern over the weak structure beneath."
Motorists were supposed to be diverted via the ring road.
(Image: Worcestershire County Council)
However another resident of Franchise Street criticised the council on social media. She Tweeted: "You might want to actually close the road correctly. I live on Franchise Street DY116QX and it's been complete gridlock this morning with people still using Sutton Rd until they hit the actual problem. Residents have been trying to control the chaos."
In reply the council said: "The road is closed correctly and we have to allow access for residents and businesses - Franchise Street is not part of the official diversion route; we can't stop drivers with local knowledge using short cuts, sorry."
The route was re-opened around 3.30pm today.
"The area has been made safe so that the road can reopen, and we will be revisiting and investigating thoroughly," a council spokeswoman said.