birminghammail--2020-09-14--Wolves player ratings as Jimenez & Saiss down Sheffield United

Wolverhampton Wanderers made a flying start to the new Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United .
Raul Jimenez netted his and Wolves ' first goal of the season at Bramall Lane with a superb finish into the top corner after excellent work from Daniel Podence .
The Mexican scored 27 goals across all competitions last season and he only needed 140 seconds of football to bring up his first of the 2020/21 campaign .
Romain Saiss made it 2-0 before the clock had reached six minutes as he headed Pedro Neto 's corner past Aaron Ramsdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more attack-minded Wolves this season but even by his standards , this was a bit of a surprise .
The Blades offered very little in response with Rui Patricio 's only piece of work in the first half coming when he tipped over a cross-cum-shot from George Baldock .
Baldock posed a bigger threat after the break and would have reduced the arrears had Conor Coady not been well positioned on the line to clear his goal-bound effort .
Just before Baldock 's effort , Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck had struck the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike .
But Wolves , as they have done so successfully in the past under Nuno , managed to shut up shop .
They defended deep and reverted to their more familiar counter-attacking style .
Wolves had the chance to kill the game as Jimenez fed Saiss , whose strike was brilliantly tipped onto the post by Ramsdale before Jimenez diverted the rebound wide .
But it did n't matter and Wolves were able to thwart United 's advances to collect three points on the opening weekend .
The hosts worried Wolves in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t test Patricio all too often .
Portugal ’ s number one had a relatively quiet night ’ s work and kept his first clean sheet of the season .
Boly offered Traore plenty of back up and didn ’ t take any chances at the back .
There were a few occasions where United managed to get in between Traore and Boly but , fortunately , those moments didn ’ t result in a goal .
Gareth Southgate was at Bramall Lane to watch Wolves ’ captain and he didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was his usual , bossy self at the heart of defence .
He made a few very important contributions - blocking superbly on the line from Baldock in the second half - and managed to nullify the threat of Oli McBurnie .
Not only was Saiss outstanding at the back , he was also one of Wolves ’ biggest attacking threats .
He buried Ramsdale to make it 2-0 with a well-placed header and could have bagged a second late on had it not been for an excellent save by the Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goal-line clearance from McBurnie 's header in stoppage time .
A lot was made about how Wolves would fill the gaps the ultra-attacking Traore would leave as he marauded forward .
In the end , the likes of Boly and Dendoncker didn ’ t have to bail him out an awful lot with Traore prioritising his defensive duties .
He tackled rashly a couple of times but that ’ s to be expected .
Yet again , Traore did a sterling job at right wing-back for Nuno .
Moved up front late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the crossbar from range .
This was a typically selfless and intelligent display from the Belgian in the middle of midfield .
He covered the spaces extremely well , as he always does , and provided aerial support on defensive set pieces .
Got the nod over Neves on this occasion and dictated the tempo early on in midfield .
It was Moutinho ’ s quick thinking which set Podence away for the opener .
He slowed the game down in the second half to curb a potential onslaught from the Blades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more than competent on the ball in what was a very impressive Wolves debut .
He ’ s been signed to cover two positions but Marcal has the opportunity to make the left wing-back role his own with Jonny Castro Otto out until the new year .
After a very promising first season at Molineux , big things are expected of Neto in 2020/21 .
He played his part in a very good first half performance and put Wolves ’ second goal on a plate for Saiss from the corner .
Neto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy Wolves some time in the second half before being replaced by Buur .
New season , same Raul Jimenez .
With just 140 seconds on the clock the Mexican netted his first of the campaign .
It was a tidy finish too , side-footing into the top corner from 12 yards after being found by Podence .
Keeping hold of Jimenez will be the most important piece of transfer business Wolves make this season .
Justified his selection with yet another electric performance in attack .
Podence is fast becoming a fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Jimenez with a lovely delivery from the left .
Sheffield United ’ s burly central defenders couldn ’ t cope with Wolves ’ little playmaker , particularly in the first half where he found space out on the left on multiple occasions .
Acquitted himself well on his Premier League debut and helped Wolves to the all-important clean sheet .
Shored things up in midfield as Wolves saw the game out .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers made a flying start to the new Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.
Raul Jimenez netted his and Wolves' first goal of the season at Bramall Lane with a superb finish into the top corner after excellent work from Daniel Podence.
The Mexican scored 27 goals across all competitions last season and he only needed 140 seconds of football to bring up his first of the 2020/21 campaign.
Romain Saiss made it 2-0 before the clock had reached six minutes as he headed Pedro Neto's corner past Aaron Ramsdale.
Nuno Espirito Santo hinted at a more attack-minded Wolves this season but even by his standards, this was a bit of a surprise.
The Blades offered very little in response with Rui Patricio's only piece of work in the first half coming when he tipped over a cross-cum-shot from George Baldock.
Baldock posed a bigger threat after the break and would have reduced the arrears had Conor Coady not been well positioned on the line to clear his goal-bound effort. Just before Baldock's effort, Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck had struck the foot of the post with a fierce strike.
But Wolves, as they have done so successfully in the past under Nuno, managed to shut up shop. They defended deep and reverted to their more familiar counter-attacking style.
Wolves had the chance to kill the game as Jimenez fed Saiss, whose strike was brilliantly tipped onto the post by Ramsdale before Jimenez diverted the rebound wide.
But it didn't matter and Wolves were able to thwart United's advances to collect three points on the opening weekend.
Rui Patricio 7
The hosts worried Wolves in the second half but they didn’t test Patricio all too often.
Portugal’s number one had a relatively quiet night’s work and kept his first clean sheet of the season.
Willy Boly 7.5
Boly offered Traore plenty of back up and didn’t take any chances at the back.
There were a few occasions where United managed to get in between Traore and Boly but, fortunately, those moments didn’t result in a goal.
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Conor Coady 8
Gareth Southgate was at Bramall Lane to watch Wolves’ captain and he didn’t disappoint. England’s newest centre-back was his usual, bossy self at the heart of defence.
He made a few very important contributions - blocking superbly on the line from Baldock in the second half - and managed to nullify the threat of Oli McBurnie.
Romain Saiss 9
Not only was Saiss outstanding at the back, he was also one of Wolves’ biggest attacking threats.
He buried Ramsdale to make it 2-0 with a well-placed header and could have bagged a second late on had it not been for an excellent save by the Sheffield United goalkeeper.
Capped a great showing with a goal-line clearance from McBurnie's header in stoppage time.
Adama Traore 7.5
A lot was made about how Wolves would fill the gaps the ultra-attacking Traore would leave as he marauded forward. In the end, the likes of Boly and Dendoncker didn’t have to bail him out an awful lot with Traore prioritising his defensive duties.
He tackled rashly a couple of times but that’s to be expected. Yet again, Traore did a sterling job at right wing-back for Nuno.
Moved up front late on and flashed a powerful effort just over the crossbar from range.
Leander Dendoncker 8
This was a typically selfless and intelligent display from the Belgian in the middle of midfield.
He covered the spaces extremely well, as he always does, and provided aerial support on defensive set pieces.
Joao Moutinho 7
Got the nod over Neves on this occasion and dictated the tempo early on in midfield. It was Moutinho’s quick thinking which set Podence away for the opener.
He slowed the game down in the second half to curb a potential onslaught from the Blades.
Marcal 7.5
The Brazilian was feisty, energetic and more than competent on the ball in what was a very impressive Wolves debut.
He’s been signed to cover two positions but Marcal has the opportunity to make the left wing-back role his own with Jonny Castro Otto out until the new year.
(Image: PA)
Pedro Neto 7.5
After a very promising first season at Molineux, big things are expected of Neto in 2020/21.
He played his part in a very good first half performance and put Wolves’ second goal on a plate for Saiss from the corner.
Neto showed a nice turn of pace to buy Wolves some time in the second half before being replaced by Buur.
Raul Jimenez 8.5
New season, same Raul Jimenez. With just 140 seconds on the clock the Mexican netted his first of the campaign.
It was a tidy finish too, side-footing into the top corner from 12 yards after being found by Podence.
Keeping hold of Jimenez will be the most important piece of transfer business Wolves make this season.
Daniel Podence 8
Justified his selection with yet another electric performance in attack. Podence is fast becoming a fans’ favourite and created the first goal for Jimenez with a lovely delivery from the left.
Sheffield United’s burly central defenders couldn’t cope with Wolves’ little playmaker, particularly in the first half where he found space out on the left on multiple occasions.
SUBS
Oskar Buur (for Neto, 69) 6
Acquitted himself well on his Premier League debut and helped Wolves to the all-important clean sheet.
Ruben Neves (for Podence, 76) 6
Shored things up in midfield as Wolves saw the game out.
Vitinha (for Moutinho, 86) N/A
Not used: Ruddy, Vinagre, Jota, Silva


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Self-isolation letters issued as teacher tests positive for Covid-19

Children from a Wednesbury school have been told they must self-isolate for the next two weeks after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19 .
Letters have been issued to students at Stuart Bathhurst Catholic High School following the positive result on Monday , September 14 .
The news comes just days after the site also sent Year 9 pupils home after they reported experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus .
A letter sent by Bridget Morris , the headteacher , to parents reads : `` We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` On investigation , it may be the case that your child has come into contact with the member of staff .
We , therefore , need to take some precautionary measures .
`` This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
`` Following advice from PHE I have consulted with the chair of the School Improvement Board and must ask that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning for 14 days self-isolating .
`` I appreciate that this is a very worrying time for you but this action will allow us to firstly stop the spread of the virus in the school and also in the wider community .
`` We will be organising work for your children and will inform you of how this will be delivered tomorrow . ''
The school is one of a handful of Black Country education centres hit by the coronavirus pandemic over the last week .

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Children from a Wednesbury school have been told they must self-isolate for the next two weeks after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19.
Letters have been issued to students at Stuart Bathhurst Catholic High School following the positive result on Monday, September 14.
The news comes just days after the site also sent Year 9 pupils home after they reported experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus.
A letter sent by Bridget Morris, the headteacher, to parents reads: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID.19 within the staff body.
"On investigation, it may be the case that your child has come into contact with the member of staff. We, therefore, need to take some precautionary measures.
"This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"Following advice from PHE I have consulted with the chair of the School Improvement Board and must ask that you keep your child at home from tomorrow morning for 14 days self-isolating.
"I appreciate that this is a very worrying time for you but this action will allow us to firstly stop the spread of the virus in the school and also in the wider community.
"We will be organising work for your children and will inform you of how this will be delivered tomorrow."
The school is one of a handful of Black Country education centres hit by the coronavirus pandemic over the last week.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Aston Villa offer Keinan Davis new three-year contract - report

Keinan Davis has been offered a new three-year deal by Aston Villa , according to reports .
The 22-year-old firmly remains in Dean Smith 's plans for the year ahead and , according to Football Insider , the club have offered the striker a new long-term deal .
Davis 's current contract is set to expire in just over eight months ' time after he agreed a 12-month extension prior to Project Restart last term .
Davis , of course , began the Restart as Villa 's No.1 striker up front and ousted £8.5 million signing Mbwana Ally Samatta for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United and Chelsea .
It was Samatta who ended up starting for Villa in place of Davis yet , with his deal having just months to run , Villa have decided to back the youngster with a new contract .
Villa , meanwhile , have snapped up £33 million man Ollie Watkins who scored against Manchester United on Saturday while , in the coming days , should announce the signing of Lyon winger Bertrand Traore for around £19 million .
Head coach Smith and his back-room staff all rate Davis highly and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young rookie to stay and fight for a place despite strong interest from the likes of Sheffield Wednesday , Swansea and Preston in the Championship .
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Since swapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made 67 appearances in all competitions scoring just four times - the last one of which came in the Carabao Cup last year in the 6-1 rout at Crewe Alexandra .
Davis is in line to feature in Tuesday 's Carabao Cup fixture away at Burton Albion .

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Keinan Davis has been offered a new three-year deal by Aston Villa, according to reports.
The 22-year-old firmly remains in Dean Smith's plans for the year ahead and, according to Football Insider, the club have offered the striker a new long-term deal.
Davis's current contract is set to expire in just over eight months' time after he agreed a 12-month extension prior to Project Restart last term.
Davis, of course, began the Restart as Villa's No.1 striker up front and ousted £8.5 million signing Mbwana Ally Samatta for a starting shirt in games against Sheffield United and Chelsea.
It was Samatta who ended up starting for Villa in place of Davis yet, with his deal having just months to run, Villa have decided to back the youngster with a new contract.
Villa, meanwhile, have snapped up £33 million man Ollie Watkins who scored against Manchester United on Saturday while, in the coming days, should announce the signing of Lyon winger Bertrand Traore for around £19 million.
Head coach Smith and his back-room staff all rate Davis highly and, this time last year, persuaded the young rookie to stay and fight for a place despite strong interest from the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Swansea and Preston in the Championship.
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A move didn't materialise, though, with Davis - formerly of Biggleswade Town - sustaining two serious hamstring injuries before returning for Villa's final 10 games.
Since swapping non-league for Aston Villa, Davis has made 67 appearances in all competitions scoring just four times - the last one of which came in the Carabao Cup last year in the 6-1 rout at Crewe Alexandra. Davis is in line to feature in Tuesday's Carabao Cup fixture away at Burton Albion.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Road test: Mazda CX-30 2.0 SkyActiv-X Sport Lux

The compact SUV segment is a congested one and it certainly helps contenders if they can stand out from the crowd .
Mazda ’ s CX-30 certainly manages to do that .
It ’ s a very good looking and stylish vehicle that has enough about it to give premium models a run for their money as well as its mainstream competitors .
People who aren ’ t keen on SUVs criticise them for being rather staid and dull looking but the CX-30 certainly bucks this trend with a curvy profile that can make people stop in their tracks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over instantly and drew plenty of admiring glances during the week I drove it .
It sits between Mazda ’ s CX-3 and CX-5 models and if you ’ re wondering why it didn ’ t get called the CX-4 it ’ s because Mazda has a different model in China with that particular monicker .
On the inside the CX-30 is nicely done out and the cabin is surprisingly roomy .
The dash and instrumentation are particularly splendid and a world away from the Mazdas of relatively recent years I recall driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything wrong with the instrumentation and switchgear of old everything always seemed a bit spartan and functional .
I was struck by a modern and quality character overall in the CX-30 , that - like its looks definitely - errs towards the premium rather than the mainstream .
The roomy feel extends to the rear where there ’ s plenty of room for two , though a third passenger might feel a little squeezed .
The boot offers 430 litres of space , which extends to 1,406 litres with the rear seats folded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engine options with the CX-30 , a 120bhp Skyactiv-G or a 178bhp Skyactiv-X .
This car had the higher-powered one and it proved a capable performer .
To be honest there isn ’ t a huge difference between them , though bizarrely the more powerful engine has lower C02 emissions .
There ’ s no turbo but the mild hybrid system offers an acceleration boost , particularly from a standing start , helping to give it a sprightly feel .
The six-speed manual gearbox is smooth and slick but you can opt for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1,500 .
The 178bhp manual model will complete the 0-62mph sprint in 8.5 seconds and take you on to a top speed of 127mph .
I found it fun to drive , the steering is precise and it feels very flat and composed through the bends , with a stiff and sporty kind of feel .
While ride quality is decent enough you can feel the lumps and bumps at times , so if comfort ’ s a priority it might be advisable to stick to the smaller alloy wheel options .
Equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trim options and prices range from £22,940 to £34,065 .
Rear parking sensors are standard on all models and all bar the entry-level one have front sensors and a reversing camera .
Every CX-30 also has a full colour head-up display , forward collision avoidance , LED headlamps and radar controlled cruise control .
If you ’ re not a fan of touchscreens that control pretty much all the car ’ s functions you ’ ll like the CX-30 - it still offers a familiar array of dials and knobs .
Mazda say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver distraction .
All models have a central 8.8in infotainment display operated by a rotary controller and shortcut buttons .
It ’ s an easy system to get to grips with .
All models also come with DAB radio , Bluetooth , sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring .

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The compact SUV segment is a congested one and it certainly helps contenders if they can stand out from the crowd.
Mazda’s CX-30 certainly manages to do that.
It’s a very good looking and stylish vehicle that has enough about it to give premium models a run for their money as well as its mainstream competitors.
People who aren’t keen on SUVs criticise them for being rather staid and dull looking but the CX-30 certainly bucks this trend with a curvy profile that can make people stop in their tracks to take a look.
It won me over instantly and drew plenty of admiring glances during the week I drove it.
It sits between Mazda’s CX-3 and CX-5 models and if you’re wondering why it didn’t get called the CX-4 it’s because Mazda has a different model in China with that particular monicker.
(Image: Handout)
On the inside the CX-30 is nicely done out and the cabin is surprisingly roomy.
The dash and instrumentation are particularly splendid and a world away from the Mazdas of relatively recent years I recall driving.
While there wasn’t necessarily anything wrong with the instrumentation and switchgear of old everything always seemed a bit spartan and functional.
I was struck by a modern and quality character overall in the CX-30, that - like its looks definitely - errs towards the premium rather than the mainstream.
The roomy feel extends to the rear where there’s plenty of room for two, though a third passenger might feel a little squeezed.
The boot offers 430 litres of space, which extends to 1,406 litres with the rear seats folded down.
There are two 2.0-litre petrol engine options with the CX-30, a 120bhp Skyactiv-G or a 178bhp Skyactiv-X.
This car had the higher-powered one and it proved a capable performer. To be honest there isn’t a huge difference between them, though bizarrely the more powerful engine has lower C02 emissions.
(Image: Handout)
There’s no turbo but the mild hybrid system offers an acceleration boost, particularly from a standing start, helping to give it a sprightly feel.
The six-speed manual gearbox is smooth and slick but you can opt for a six-speed automatic transmission for an extra £1,500.
The 178bhp manual model will complete the 0-62mph sprint in 8.5 seconds and take you on to a top speed of 127mph.
I found it fun to drive, the steering is precise and it feels very flat and composed through the bends, with a stiff and sporty kind of feel.
(Image: Handout)
While ride quality is decent enough you can feel the lumps and bumps at times, so if comfort’s a priority it might be advisable to stick to the smaller alloy wheel options.
Equipment levels are decent, there are six trim options and prices range from £22,940 to £34,065.
Rear parking sensors are standard on all models and all bar the entry-level one have front sensors and a reversing camera.
Every CX-30 also has a full colour head-up display, forward collision avoidance, LED headlamps and radar controlled cruise control.
(Image: Handout)
If you’re not a fan of touchscreens that control pretty much all the car’s functions you’ll like the CX-30 - it still offers a familiar array of dials and knobs.
Mazda say this was a conscious decision to limit driver distraction.
All models have a central 8.8in infotainment display operated by a rotary controller and shortcut buttons. It’s an easy system to get to grips with.
All models also come with DAB radio, Bluetooth, sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.
FAST FACTS
Mazda CX-30 2.0 SkyActiv-X Sport Lux
Price: £27,075
Mechanical: 180ps, 1,998cc, 4cyl petrol engine driving front wheels via 6-speed manual gearbox
Max speed: 127mph
0-62mph: 8.5 seconds
Combined mpg: 47.1
Insurance group: 19
CO2 emissions: 105g/km
BiK rating: 25%
Warranty: 3yrs/60,000 miles


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Hinchcliffe piles in on Brentford's xG after Birmingham City defeat

Birmingham City opened their campaign with a defiant and determined 1-0 victory over promotion-hopefuls Brentford .
While Aitor Karanka praised his team ’ s attitude and organisation , opposite number Thomas Frank argued it was the visitors who actually deserved to win the match .
The Dane cited the two occasions on which his team struck the woodwork and despite describing it as ‘ all that crap ’ even mentioned the xG [ Expected Goals ] metric which was 7-2 in the Bees ’ favour .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here And Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchliffe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most threatening side in the Championship .
“ I was really impressed with Brentford – they are having a difficult time with missing out , not once but twice on getting promoted , ” Hinchcliffe told Sky Sports ’ EFL Podcast .
“ They have lost Watkins , they look like they ’ re going to lose Benrahma but you look at the result – they lost the game at Birmingham – but you scratch the surface and actually they were the most threatening team of all the sides in the Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ xG was better than anybody else ’ s – OK the didn ’ t score and of course you have got to score to get results in games but the threat is still there from Brentford , they dominated large parts of that game .
“ They have got Josh Dasilva , Bryan Mbeumo , Sergi Canos has come back into the side as well so there is plenty of attacking threat there but if they lose Benrahma I do feel they need another player .
“ That performance even though they lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on and they will be a top six team again this season.
” Blues won the game through Jeremie Bela ’ s 37th minute header but had Zach Jeacock ’ s woodwork to thank for denying Dasilva and Canos .

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Birmingham City opened their campaign with a defiant and determined 1-0 victory over promotion-hopefuls Brentford.
While Aitor Karanka praised his team’s attitude and organisation, opposite number Thomas Frank argued it was the visitors who actually deserved to win the match.
The Dane cited the two occasions on which his team struck the woodwork and despite describing it as ‘all that crap’ even mentioned the xG [Expected Goals] metric which was 7-2 in the Bees’ favour.
And Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchliffe warmed to that theme describing Brentford as the most threatening side in the Championship.
“I was really impressed with Brentford – they are having a difficult time with missing out, not once but twice on getting promoted,” Hinchcliffe told Sky Sports’ EFL Podcast.
“They have lost Watkins, they look like they’re going to lose Benrahma but you look at the result – they lost the game at Birmingham – but you scratch the surface and actually they were the most threatening team of all the sides in the Championship over those first games.
“Their xG was better than anybody else’s – OK the didn’t score and of course you have got to score to get results in games but the threat is still there from Brentford, they dominated large parts of that game.
“They have got Josh Dasilva, Bryan Mbeumo, Sergi Canos has come back into the side as well so there is plenty of attacking threat there but if they lose Benrahma I do feel they need another player.
“That performance even though they lost show they have still got a lot going on and they will be a top six team again this season.”
Blues won the game through Jeremie Bela’s 37th minute header but had Zach Jeacock’s woodwork to thank for denying Dasilva and Canos.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Dean Smith makes Aston Villa vow ahead of Burton Albion

Dean Smith has pledged to go all-out to try and win the Carabao Cup , and said : `` It 's something Aston Villa have got a great tradition in and we 'll look to continue that . ''
Villa made it all the way to last season 's League Cup final at Wembley before going down 2-1 to winners Manchester City .
On Tuesday , Smith takes his Villa side to Burton Albion looking to avoid a similar banana skin to the one Steve Bruce 's Villa slipped on at the same second-round stage back in 2018 when Brewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winner .
Smith , meanwhile , has called on a professional performance against Villa 's League One opponents ahead of Tuesday 's showdown at the Pirelli .
He said : `` We 're looking forward to it .
It 's been a short break , obviously , after Project Restart .
We 've had an enforced break with our Manchester City fixture postponed until a later date .
`` As I 've said many times before it 's a competition we take seriously .
We got to the final last season and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's something Aston Villa have got a great tradition in and we 'll look to continue that .
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`` It 's a big challenge ( vs Burton ) .
They 've done well to get through the early round and have played more competitive games than we have by the time we play them .
It 's in front of the cameras live on Sky , we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jake Buxton has gone in there and he 'll have ambitions of having his first cup upset .
Hopefully , we can put in a really professional performance and put a stop to that . ''

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Dean Smith has pledged to go all-out to try and win the Carabao Cup, and said: "It's something Aston Villa have got a great tradition in and we'll look to continue that."
Villa made it all the way to last season's League Cup final at Wembley before going down 2-1 to winners Manchester City.
On Tuesday, Smith takes his Villa side to Burton Albion looking to avoid a similar banana skin to the one Steve Bruce's Villa slipped on at the same second-round stage back in 2018 when Brewers striker Liam Boyce, below , bagged the winner.
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Smith, meanwhile, has called on a professional performance against Villa's League One opponents ahead of Tuesday's showdown at the Pirelli.
He said: "We're looking forward to it. It's been a short break, obviously, after Project Restart. We've had an enforced break with our Manchester City fixture postponed until a later date.
"As I've said many times before it's a competition we take seriously. We got to the final last season and got beat narrowly by Manchester City.
"It's something Aston Villa have got a great tradition in and we'll look to continue that.
"We've had some pre-season games that have got us ready for it. We've played Arsenal, Wycombe, Bristol City and Manchester United. It's an important game because it's our first game and it's important we get off to a really positive start and a good performance to take into the Sheffield United game.
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"It's a big challenge (vs Burton). They've done well to get through the early round and have played more competitive games than we have by the time we play them. It's in front of the cameras live on Sky, we're all looking forward to it.
"Jake Buxton has gone in there and he'll have ambitions of having his first cup upset. Hopefully, we can put in a really professional performance and put a stop to that."
Expected Villa line-up for Burton Albion : Steer; Guilbert, Engels, Hause, Taylor; Nakamba, J Ramsey, McGinn; Jota, Samatta, El Ghazi.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--'I never expected my child to come home in a coffin'

A mum shared a stark picture of her son 's coffin on his last night with his family as she pleaded for an end to knife crime .
Sharing a tragic photo of Daniel Baird 's coffin ahead of the third anniversary of his funeral , mother Lynne said she `` never expected her son to come home like this '' .
Her son was just 26 when he was fatally stabbed as a dispute between two groups of men spilled outside Digbeth 's Forge Tavern on July 8 , 2017 .
Exactly three years ago today , Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'last night ' with Dan as his coffin came to the family home the night before the service .
Sharing the heartbreaking photo on Twitter as a 'way of coping ' following a sleepless night , Lynne today wrote : `` Three years today Dan , when you came home for your last night with family .
`` It had been 10 weeks since we last saw you .
I never expected my child to come home like this .
RIP Daniel Baird .
But sadly , the knife crime which claimed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city .
In the early hours of Sunday , September 6 , Jacob Billington was stabbed to death in Birmingham city centre and seven others were knifed .
An unconnected stabbing two days later on Tuesday saw a 19-year-old knifed in broad daylight in Tame Road , Aston .
Lynne has been campaigning for an end to knife crime through the Daniel Baird Foundation , which was set up following her son 's death .
The foundation saw life-saving bleed kits , which cost £80 , rolled out across the West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime and also RTCs .
The specialist first aid kits contain items including tourniquets , pressure dressings and gauze bandages .
Just last month , the family held a virtual fundraising run to mark what would have been Dan 's 30th birthday - with money raised from the entries helping to buy ten more bleed kits .
Speaking on the latest fundraiser , Lynne added : `` The event was a great success .
We raised enough to purchase 10 bleed control kits for our next local project . ''
When the project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mum had said : “ When Dan was stabbed , by the time ambulance crew arrived he had lost too much blood .
If someone had been able to stem the blood loss , Dan might have survived .
`` That ’ s when I started researching into what was available to treat immediate victims of stabbings - in this country only ambulance crews have access to the right equipment .
`` Over the months I picked up vital support from people to create and distribute these kits and here we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treating people who are stabbed .
These kits could be effectively used on car crash victims too , anyone who has an accident .
Venues have first aid and trained first aiders so why not these life saving kits ? ''
• In February 2019 , 23-year-old Carlton Donaldson was jailed for 23 years for fatally stabbing Dan .

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A mum shared a stark picture of her son's coffin on his last night with his family as she pleaded for an end to knife crime.
Sharing a tragic photo of Daniel Baird's coffin ahead of the third anniversary of his funeral, mother Lynne said she "never expected her son to come home like this".
Her son was just 26 when he was fatally stabbed as a dispute between two groups of men spilled outside Digbeth's Forge Tavern on July 8, 2017.
Exactly three years ago today, Monday, September 14, the family had their 'last night' with Dan as his coffin came to the family home the night before the service.
(Image: Lynne Baird)
Sharing the heartbreaking photo on Twitter as a 'way of coping' following a sleepless night, Lynne today wrote: "Three years today Dan, when you came home for your last night with family.
"It had been 10 weeks since we last saw you. I never expected my child to come home like this. RIP Daniel Baird.
"Stop knife crime!! #knifecrime."
But sadly, the knife crime which claimed the life of her son continues to grip the city.
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In the early hours of Sunday, September 6, Jacob Billington was stabbed to death in Birmingham city centre and seven others were knifed.
An unconnected stabbing two days later on Tuesday saw a 19-year-old knifed in broad daylight in Tame Road, Aston.
Lynne has been campaigning for an end to knife crime through the Daniel Baird Foundation, which was set up following her son's death.
The foundation saw life-saving bleed kits, which cost £80, rolled out across the West Midlands to stem catastrophic bleeding caused by violent crime and also RTCs.
The specialist first aid kits contain items including tourniquets, pressure dressings and gauze bandages.
Just last month, the family held a virtual fundraising run to mark what would have been Dan's 30th birthday - with money raised from the entries helping to buy ten more bleed kits.
Speaking on the latest fundraiser, Lynne added: "The event was a great success. We raised enough to purchase 10 bleed control kits for our next local project."
When the project was launched in June last year, the mum had said: “When Dan was stabbed, by the time ambulance crew arrived he had lost too much blood. If someone had been able to stem the blood loss, Dan might have survived.
"That’s when I started researching into what was available to treat immediate victims of stabbings - in this country only ambulance crews have access to the right equipment.
"Over the months I picked up vital support from people to create and distribute these kits and here we are.
“It's not just about treating people who are stabbed. These kits could be effectively used on car crash victims too, anyone who has an accident. Venues have first aid and trained first aiders so why not these life saving kits?"


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Sutton's advice to West Brom fans as Albion lose to Leicester

Chris Sutton has criticised Slaven Bilic ’ s tactics and suggested West Brom need divine inspiration to stay in the Premier League .
The Baggies returned to the top flight with a 3-0 home defeat to Leicester City at the weekend .
And writing in his column in the Daily Mail the former Chelsea , Celtic and Blackburn striker also waded in on Jamie Vardy 's cupped ear celebration following his penalty double at The Hawthorns .
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It didn ’ t work , ” the pundit wrote .
“ I have a friend who supports West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take for them to survive .
‘ Pray , ’ he said .
These players have a significant scrap on their hands.
” He added : “ You ’ d be hard-pressed to find a bigger wind-up merchant than Jamie Vardy .
`` Sunday was the latest example of him poking fun at the opposition .
`` He put a penalty away then cupped his ears towards the empty seats at The Hawthorns .
“ The thought of that is slightly odd to me - I can ’ t ever recall cupping my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were there !
“ But it ’ s good that Vardy , at 33 , still has that fire in his belly .
He ’ s pumped up .
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The Baggies returned to the top flight with a 3-0 home defeat to Leicester City at the weekend.
And writing in his column in the Daily Mail the former Chelsea, Celtic and Blackburn striker also waded in on Jamie Vardy's cupped ear celebration following his penalty double at The Hawthorns.
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“Slaven Bilic’s formation of choice in the Championship was 4-2-3-1, but yesterday he opted for 5-4-1. It didn’t work,” the pundit wrote.
“I have a friend who supports West Brom and asked him recently what it will take for them to survive. ‘Pray,’ he said. These players have a significant scrap on their hands.”
He added: “You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger wind-up merchant than Jamie Vardy.
"Sunday was the latest example of him poking fun at the opposition.
"He put a penalty away then cupped his ears towards the empty seats at The Hawthorns.
“The thought of that is slightly odd to me - I can’t ever recall cupping my ears after scoring, even when supporters were there!
“But it’s good that Vardy, at 33, still has that fire in his belly. He’s pumped up.”


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Married mum-of-four 'can't meet anyone' under new rule of six

A married mum-of-four says she wo n't be able to meet anyone under the new rule of six to help stop the spread of Covid-19 .
Alison Keen had planned a party for her 40th birthday on September 21 , but that had to be postponed until next year when the UK went into lockdown .
Instead , she planned a gathering with her parents who live in Birmingham , the BBC reported .
However , the rule that no more than six can mix - which came into effect today across England - means she , her husband and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family group .
`` I ca n't meet up with anyone just because I 've got kids , '' said Mrs Keen , from Newcastle-under-Lyme , Staffordshire , an area not subject to further local restrictions .
`` Mum 's upset that she ca n't see me on my birthday and really annoyed that she could have come to see the kids last week , but not next week . ''
Mrs Keen said allowing her children , between six and 11 , to go back to school but not have family gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of tomorrow , her parents will be among hundreds of thousands of residents under new local restrictions affecting Birmingham , Sandwell and Solihull .
If you live in the affected areas , the Government says you should not host people you do n't live with in your home or garden , unless they are in your support bubble .
You also ca n't meet people you do not live with in their home or garden , whether inside or outside of the affected areas , unless they are in your support bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household with one adult joins with another household ( on an exclusive basis ) .
Households within a bubble can still visit each other , stay overnight and visit public places together .
Once you make a support bubble , you should not change who is in your bubble .
The Government has said you should not meet people you do not live with in their home or garden , whether inside or outside of the affected areas , unless they ’ re in your support bubble .
But you CAN meet another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a park or in the street , as long as you stick to the national guidelines , including the `` rule of six '' that came into force today .

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A married mum-of-four says she won't be able to meet anyone under the new rule of six to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Alison Keen had planned a party for her 40th birthday on September 21, but that had to be postponed until next year when the UK went into lockdown.
Instead, she planned a gathering with her parents who live in Birmingham, the BBC reported.
However, the rule that no more than six can mix - which came into effect today across England - means she, her husband and kids cannot meet anyone as a family group.
"I can't meet up with anyone just because I've got kids," said Mrs Keen, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, an area not subject to further local restrictions.
"Mum's upset that she can't see me on my birthday and really annoyed that she could have come to see the kids last week, but not next week."
Mrs Keen said allowing her children, between six and 11, to go back to school but not have family gatherings "seems daft".
But, as of tomorrow, her parents will be among hundreds of thousands of residents under new local restrictions affecting Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull.
If you live in the affected areas, the Government says you should not host people you don't live with in your home or garden, unless they are in your support bubble.
You also can't meet people you do not live with in their home or garden, whether inside or outside of the affected areas, unless they are in your support bubble.
A support bubble is where a household with one adult joins with another household (on an exclusive basis). Households within a bubble can still visit each other, stay overnight and visit public places together.
Once you make a support bubble, you should not change who is in your bubble.
The Government has said you should not meet people you do not live with in their home or garden, whether inside or outside of the affected areas, unless they’re in your support bubble.
But you CAN meet another household in the pub or a restaurant, in a park or in the street, as long as you stick to the national guidelines, including the "rule of six" that came into force today.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Horror as buffalo kills zebra in ‘freak' safari park accident

Families were shocked as they witnessed a zebra gored to death by a buffalo at a Worcestershire tourist attraction .
Parents reported a zebra being attacked and impaled on a Congo buffalo ’ s horn at West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley earlier this month .
The incident is said to have been sparked by animals ‘ fighting over hay ’ in a shared enclosure , with children witnessing the horror unfold .
Congo buffalo use their horns to fight and for protection , and the zebra fell victim .
A witness told The Sun : “ Keepers were feeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A fight broke out and the cattle got its horn under the zebra .
“ Nobody could believe what they were watching.
” The park described the incident as a ‘ freak accident ’ and said the incident left staff upset .
A West Midland Safari Park spokesperson said , “ We can confirm that on Saturday , September 5 an unexpected and very rare incident involving our Congo buffalo and plains zebra took place inside the park ’ s reserve .
“ The freak accident occurred when the buffalo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sadly , and despite the very quick reactions of our wildlife team , the zebra involved has unfortunately passed away as a result of the injury she sustained .
“ We are extremely saddened by the incident and are providing staff with any support they need .
“ At no point was there any risk to the safety and well-being of our guests.
” The incident came a day another drama at the Worcestershire safari park when a boat flipped over on the Wild River Rafting ride on September 6 .
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It looked like the boat she was in had completely overturned .
`` There was an older woman who may have been a grandmother , a mum and two teenage girls .
`` A woman sat down and she looked quite bad .
I think she had a bit of a panic attack and looked a bit worse for wear .
“ The staff closed the ride and got everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s such a tame ride for something like that to happen on . ''

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Families were shocked as they witnessed a zebra gored to death by a buffalo at a Worcestershire tourist attraction.
Parents reported a zebra being attacked and impaled on a Congo buffalo’s horn at West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley earlier this month.
The incident is said to have been sparked by animals ‘fighting over hay’ in a shared enclosure, with children witnessing the horror unfold.
Congo buffalo use their horns to fight and for protection,and the zebra fell victim.
A witness told The Sun : “Keepers were feeding the animals at the same time.
"A fight broke out and the cattle got its horn under the zebra.
“Nobody could believe what they were watching.”
The park described the incident as a ‘freak accident’ and said the incident left staff upset.
A West Midland Safari Park spokesperson said, “We can confirm that on Saturday, September 5 an unexpected and very rare incident involving our Congo buffalo and plains zebra took place inside the park’s reserve.
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“The freak accident occurred when the buffalo’s horn caught the zebra’s tummy. Sadly, and despite the very quick reactions of our wildlife team, the zebra involved has unfortunately passed away as a result of the injury she sustained.
“We are extremely saddened by the incident and are providing staff with any support they need.
“At no point was there any risk to the safety and well-being of our guests.”
The incident came a day another drama at the Worcestershire safari park when a boat flipped over on the Wild River Rafting ride on September 6.
Eyewitness Georgia Hodgkiss from Sutton Coldfield told Worcestershire Live : “"I heard a screeching sound and then a bang and saw this girl come out of the water. It looked like the boat she was in had completely overturned.
"There was an older woman who may have been a grandmother,a mum and two teenage girls.
"A woman sat down and she looked quite bad. I think she had a bit of a panic attack and looked a bit worse for wear.
“The staff closed the ride and got everyone out of the queue.
"It’s such a tame ride for something like that to happen on."


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Three year groups at Brum school now isolating

Children and staff in three different year groups at an inner city school have been ordered to self-isolate after Covid cases .
All pupils and employees in Reception , Year 1 and Year 2 at Prince Albert Primary School , Aston were told to stay home for 14 days .
The advice came in two separate announcements but all children were told they would be welcomed back on Wednesday , September 23 .
Parents of self-isolating children who usually receive free meals will be able to collect their lunch from the school .
The latest letter from the school read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following on from the text messages that you received today , I have spent much of the day working with Public Health England to ensure that we are taking the right actions to keep our school family in good health .
`` They have advised that ALL children and staff in Year 2 and Reception need to self-isolate for 14 days .
`` This means we look forward to welcoming your children back on Wednesday 23rd September . ''
A previous announcement on Wednesday ( Sept 9 ) told everyone in Year 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England guidance .
It read : `` They have advised that ALL children and staff in Year 1 need to self-isolate for 14 days from today .
This means we look forward to welcoming your children back on Wednesday 23rd September . ''
The school added that parents of isolating children who are entitled to free lunched can collect them from the main entrance .
Both letters continued : `` If your child is entitled to a free school meal , we are able to provide a packed lunch for them throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to collect them from outside the main office entrance between 12:15 and 12:30 .
`` Staff and leaders across school are working tirelessly to ensure that we are following all of the guidance being issued .
`` I appreciate that this is a very worrying and challenging time for the whole Prince Albert family and thank you for your support . ''

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Children and staff in three different year groups at an inner city school have been ordered to self-isolate after Covid cases.
All pupils and employees in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 at Prince Albert Primary School, Aston were told to stay home for 14 days.
The advice came in two separate announcements but all children were told they would be welcomed back on Wednesday, September 23.
Parents of self-isolating children who usually receive free meals will be able to collect their lunch from the school.
The latest letter from the school read: "Dear Parents and Carers, following on from the text messages that you received today, I have spent much of the day working with Public Health England to ensure that we are taking the right actions to keep our school family in good health.
"They have advised that ALL children and staff in Year 2 and Reception need to self-isolate for 14 days.
"This means we look forward to welcoming your children back on Wednesday 23rd September."
A previous announcement on Wednesday (Sept 9) told everyone in Year 1 to self-isolate in line with Public Health England guidance.
It read: "They have advised that ALL children and staff in Year 1 need to self-isolate for 14 days from today. This means we look forward to welcoming your children back on Wednesday 23rd September."
The school added that parents of isolating children who are entitled to free lunched can collect them from the main entrance.
Both letters continued: "If your child is entitled to a free school meal, we are able to provide a packed lunch for them throughout the period of their self-isolation.
"You will be able to collect them from outside the main office entrance between 12:15 and 12:30.
"Staff and leaders across school are working tirelessly to ensure that we are following all of the guidance being issued.
"I appreciate that this is a very worrying and challenging time for the whole Prince Albert family and thank you for your support."


birminghammail--2020-09-14--The inside story of shambolic local lockdown announcement

Claims have today resurfaced that Department of Health officials wanted to push through a ban on Brummie families and friends meeting in 'social settings ' - including pubs and cafes - as part of local lockdown restrictions .
The move was ultimately rejected - but not before the local lockdown announcement ended in confusion , with a missive from Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying one thing and local leaders saying another .
Today sources said the fallout persisted and the incident had caused `` trust issues '' .
More than 1.5 million people across Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having visitors in their homes or gardens , or from visiting other homes , in a bid to 'flatten the curve ' amid soaring infections .
But for a confusing five hours on Friday , the ban also extended to households meeting up in pubs , cafes and restaurants , or indeed 'socialising ' at all .
And that , say local leaders , would have been catastrophic , disproportionate and damaging to community cohesion and the fragile hospitality sector .
The idea too that Department of Health officials could impose rules on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was also allowed to have its head , bringing political anxieties to the fore .
`` So much for a partnership of equals , '' one angry councillor told me .
Another source said the perception remained that this amounted to 'dirty tricks ' to impose swifter , more draconian measures on the region as the Government battles with a struggling test and trace system .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock oversees the weekly Gold Command meeting which looks at coronavirus hotspots around the country and determines which will feature on the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham and Sandwell were already listed as areas requiring enhanced support , but with rising coronavirus infections in both areas and neighbouring Solihull , agreement is confirmed that they should feature as areas requiring intervention - the red alert category .
The gathering also confirmed the biggest issue of concern is around households meeting up at home and in the garden , and failing to adhere to social distancing , hand hygiene , masking and other measures .
Clusters of cases involving people from large extended families and friendship groups who mix at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on households mixing at home was agreed as the best way forward - other measures at this stage would , say local public health chiefs , be disproportionate .
Andy Street has been hosting a media briefing each Friday afternoon throughout the pandemic , bringing together experts from across health , local authority and business to update on the local Covid situation and take questions .
This one had added piquancy - as the start time approached there was still no sign of the expected press release from the Department of Health announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , and we were advised to expect Mr Street to open with it .
We previewed the likely announcement after speaking to local sources , and expected a ban on households mixing at home .
Mr Street opens the press briefing to say he has spoken to Mr Hancock and been authorised to read out the statement from him , relating to the West Midlands .
He reads : `` It is headed up : Ban on household mixing in Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell . ''
He goes on to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escalated to an area of national intervention , with a ban on people socialising with people outside their own household . ''
The wording clearly catches people out .
That sounds , well , draconian - banning people from seeing anyone outside their own household is quite an ask .
But Coun Ian Ward , city council leader , who has been party to the discussions with Government , appears to reassure us .
He interprets the missive thus : you can go down the pub but not see your family .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarified - at home , it is difficult to maintain distance , follow risk assessments and so on , while in the pub and restaurant , strict , enforceable rules are in place .
The measure is supported by evidence showing strong clusters of cases within extended families and other social groups mixing at home , we are told .
The press briefing ends .
When journalists are messaging each other to work out what is happening , you can be sure a press briefing has not gone well .
We understand that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mr Street was implored to speak to Mr Hancock .
Coun Ward issues an angry email .
He has by now , we understand , been told the extended ban is staying and was deliberate .
His email , which we received , reads : '' We understand the restrictions are being enhanced in Birmingham to include households being banned from mixing in hospitality venues , cafes , pubs and restaurants .
`` This is not what we had understood up until 4pm this afternoon and not what was discussed in Gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week . ''
He then set out all the financial support and other packages that would be needed if such a ban was to be introduced .
The Department of Health press team issues the finalised press release about the new restrictions .
It is unchanged from the version read out by Andy Street , and clearly reads : `` From Tuesday , residents must not socialise with people outside of their own households , unless they ’ re in your support bubble .
This does not apply to places of work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ward takes to Twitter to publicise his anger .
He tweets : `` There now appears to be confusion in Government about what restrictions apply ( if any ) to bars and restaurants .
We are urgently seeking clarification .
This is incredibly frustrating and Birmingham needs clarity .
Coun Ward concludes the situation , for now , tweeting : `` To clarify the situation , we have now agreed with Government that the household restrictions which will come into force next Tuesday will not affect the hospitality sector ( bars restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideal to have any mis-step when launching a difficult message onto a fatigued and increasingly suspicious public , and comes as the testing regime appears to be in meltdown and as the Government simultaneously introduces its new 'rule of six ' measures .
We also understand that consideration is already being given to limited measures in hospitality settings to limit the risks of transmission if the infection rate continues to stay high .
* revert to takeaway services in some areas A recent study from the University of Oxford said the much-hailed Eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an `` extravagant '' surge in people dining out and that coincided too with rising rates of transmission .
It 's a point not lost on Coun Paulette Hamilton , cabinet lead for health and social care in Birmingham , who said busy restaurants and cafes inspired by the initiative had been vital for the hospitality sector but had confused people about what they should be doing to stay safe .
`` People began to relax , too much , and the government took their eye off the ball .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
For some observers and experts , a lockdown of pubs and restaurants is vital now .
Prof Alan McNally , director of Birmingham University 's world-class microbiology and infection institute , said bars , pubs , restaurants and gyms should close now , if only briefly , to arrest the dramatic spike in cases across the city .
He described the family clusters that had triggered the new local measures as `` the tip of the iceberg . ''
There 's a perception problem too .
Residents affected by the measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relatives to provide child care , support or solace - said it was unfair to stop families meeting at home while simultaneously allowing up to six people from six different households to congregate in pubs .
We put the scenario set out here to the Department of Health and asked them to comment on the events of Friday but they would only say the restrictions in place in Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell would be reviewed weekly .
A 'formal review ' of the situation will be on September 29 .

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Claims have today resurfaced that Department of Health officials wanted to push through a ban on Brummie families and friends meeting in 'social settings' - including pubs and cafes - as part of local lockdown restrictions.
The move was ultimately rejected - but not before the local lockdown announcement ended in confusion, with a missive from Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying one thing and local leaders saying another.
Today sources said the fallout persisted and the incident had caused "trust issues".
More than 1.5 million people across Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell will, from tomorrow, be barred from having visitors in their homes or gardens, or from visiting other homes, in a bid to 'flatten the curve' amid soaring infections.
But for a confusing five hours on Friday, the ban also extended to households meeting up in pubs, cafes and restaurants, or indeed 'socialising' at all.
And that, say local leaders, would have been catastrophic, disproportionate and damaging to community cohesion and the fragile hospitality sector.
The idea too that Department of Health officials could impose rules on the region, whatever the views locally, was also allowed to have its head, bringing political anxieties to the fore.
"So much for a partnership of equals," one angry councillor told me.
Another source said the perception remained that this amounted to 'dirty tricks' to impose swifter, more draconian measures on the region as the Government battles with a struggling test and trace system.
Timeline of confusion
Thursday September 10
Health Secretary Matt Hancock oversees the weekly Gold Command meeting which looks at coronavirus hotspots around the country and determines which will feature on the national watch list and require extra support.
Birmingham and Sandwell were already listed as areas requiring enhanced support, but with rising coronavirus infections in both areas and neighbouring Solihull, agreement is confirmed that they should feature as areas requiring intervention - the red alert category.
The gathering also confirmed the biggest issue of concern is around households meeting up at home and in the garden, and failing to adhere to social distancing, hand hygiene, masking and other measures.
Clusters of cases involving people from large extended families and friendship groups who mix at home have been identified.
A ban on households mixing at home was agreed as the best way forward - other measures at this stage would, say local public health chiefs, be disproportionate.
Friday September 11
Andy Street has been hosting a media briefing each Friday afternoon throughout the pandemic, bringing together experts from across health, local authority and business to update on the local Covid situation and take questions.
This one had added piquancy - as the start time approached there was still no sign of the expected press release from the Department of Health announcing the watch list and any local lockdown measures, and we were advised to expect Mr Street to open with it.
We previewed the likely announcement after speaking to local sources, and expected a ban on households mixing at home.
2pm
Mr Street opens the press briefing to say he has spoken to Mr Hancock and been authorised to read out the statement from him, relating to the West Midlands.
He reads: "It is headed up: Ban on household mixing in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell."
He goes on to say:
"The areas will now be escalated to an area of national intervention, with a ban on people socialising with people outside their own household."
The wording clearly catches people out. That sounds, well, draconian - banning people from seeing anyone outside their own household is quite an ask.
But Coun Ian Ward, city council leader, who has been party to the discussions with Government, appears to reassure us. He interprets the missive thus: you can go down the pub but not see your family.
The reason for the at-home ban is also clarified - at home, it is difficult to maintain distance, follow risk assessments and so on, while in the pub and restaurant, strict, enforceable rules are in place.
The measure is supported by evidence showing strong clusters of cases within extended families and other social groups mixing at home, we are told.
3pm
The press briefing ends. When journalists are messaging each other to work out what is happening, you can be sure a press briefing has not gone well.
We understand that almost immediately local leaders sought clarification, and Mr Street was implored to speak to Mr Hancock.
4pm
Coun Ward issues an angry email. He has by now, we understand, been told the extended ban is staying and was deliberate.
His email, which we received, reads:
"We understand the restrictions are being enhanced in Birmingham to include households being banned from mixing in hospitality venues, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
"This is not what we had understood up until 4pm this afternoon and not what was discussed in Gold Command or at any point with us this week."
He then set out all the financial support and other packages that would be needed if such a ban was to be introduced.
5.55pm
The Department of Health press team issues the finalised press release about the new restrictions.
It is unchanged from the version read out by Andy Street, and clearly reads: "From Tuesday, residents must not socialise with people outside of their own households, unless they’re in your support bubble. This does not apply to places of work, schools or childcare."
6:02pm
Coun Ward takes to Twitter to publicise his anger. He tweets: "There now appears to be confusion in Government about what restrictions apply (if any) to bars and restaurants. We are urgently seeking clarification. This is incredibly frustrating and Birmingham needs clarity.
7.11pm
Coun Ward concludes the situation, for now, tweeting: "To clarify the situation, we have now agreed with Government that the household restrictions which will come into force next Tuesday will not affect the hospitality sector (bars restaurants and cafes)."
What now?
It was hardly ideal to have any mis-step when launching a difficult message onto a fatigued and increasingly suspicious public, and comes as the testing regime appears to be in meltdown and as the Government simultaneously introduces its new 'rule of six' measures.
We also understand that consideration is already being given to limited measures in hospitality settings to limit the risks of transmission if the infection rate continues to stay high.
Those could include:
* table only service rule
* revert to takeaway services in some areas
* night time early closing/curfew
A recent study from the University of Oxford said the much-hailed Eat Out to Help Out scheme had led to an "extravagant" surge in people dining out and that coincided too with rising rates of transmission.
It's a point not lost on Coun Paulette Hamilton, cabinet lead for health and social care in Birmingham, who said busy restaurants and cafes inspired by the initiative had been vital for the hospitality sector but had confused people about what they should be doing to stay safe.
"People began to relax, too much, and the government took their eye off the ball. We are now paying for that," she said.
For some observers and experts, a lockdown of pubs and restaurants is vital now.
Prof Alan McNally, director of Birmingham University's world-class microbiology and infection institute, said bars, pubs, restaurants and gyms should close now, if only briefly, to arrest the dramatic spike in cases across the city.
He described the family clusters that had triggered the new local measures as "the tip of the iceberg."
There's a perception problem too. Residents affected by the measure - especially those who rely on friends and relatives to provide child care, support or solace - said it was unfair to stop families meeting at home while simultaneously allowing up to six people from six different households to congregate in pubs.
We put the scenario set out here to the Department of Health and asked them to comment on the events of Friday but they would only say the restrictions in place in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell would be reviewed weekly.
A 'formal review' of the situation will be on September 29.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Gary Neville's verdict on Wolves and transfer window so far

Gary Neville has given his latest verdict on Wolves and their summer transfer window so far .
Wolves kicked off their new Premier League season tonight ( Monday ) against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane .
The match is live on Sky Sports and pundit Gary Neville believes things are shaping up nicely for Nuno Espirito Santo 's side .
Wolves have signed Brazilian defender Marcal , along with £35million record recruit Fabio Silva and midfielder Vitinha .
Matt Doherty has been sold to Tottenham Hotspur but they have so far managed to hold on to the likes of Raul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nuno has pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract .
“ I think a lot of clubs have been helped that wanted to keep players by the economic times we are in , '' said former Manchester United and England defender Neville .
`` Wolves have got the financial might to resist some of the bids , some clubs don ’ t have that .
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Gary Neville has given his latest verdict on Wolves and their summer transfer window so far.
Wolves kicked off their new Premier League season tonight (Monday) against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The match is live on Sky Sports and pundit Gary Neville believes things are shaping up nicely for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
Wolves have signed Brazilian defender Marcal, along with £35million record recruit Fabio Silva and midfielder Vitinha.
Matt Doherty has been sold to Tottenham Hotspur but they have so far managed to hold on to the likes of Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore.
Meanwhile, Nuno has pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract.
“I think a lot of clubs have been helped that wanted to keep players by the economic times we are in," said former Manchester United and England defender Neville.
"Wolves have got the financial might to resist some of the bids, some clubs don’t have that.
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"Jimenez, Traore, I think they’re a really good team, Wolves.
"They’ve got a good recruitment policy, they’ve got good access to players.
"They’re well set-up by a good coach, and he’s obviously just signed a new deal, which I think was a really important move.”


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Midland Tory Sajid Javid to rebel in Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill vote

Bromsgrove Conservative MP Sajid Javid has announced he will refuse to vote for Boris Johnson 's Brexit Bill tonight .
Mr Javid , a former Chancellor and Conservative leadership candidate , said he could not vote for the Internal Market Bill because the Bill broke international law .
He said : `` Breaking international law is a step that should never be taken lightly .
Having carefully studied the UK Internal Market Bill , it is not clear to me why it is necessary to do so . ''
He added : `` One of the UK 's greatest strengths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of law .
Our long-standing reputation for keeping our word has made us a more stable , peaceful and prosperous nation . ''
Mr Javid said Prime Minister Boris Johnson still has his full support , and suggested he could vote for the Bill in future if it is amended .
The Bill would ensure there are no new checks on goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain .
This , in turn , would mean increased checks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on parts of the withdrawal agreement that it agreed with the EU before Brexit takes place in January , and the Government has admitted that this means the UK would be breaking international law .
Mr Javid 's said he would be `` unable to support the Bill '' when it receives its Second Reading - an important Commons vote which moves the Bill closer to becoming law .
This suggests he plans to abstain , rather than actually voting against the Bill .
Every Conservative MP has been ordered to vote in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commons , Mr Johnson insisted the legislation was a necessary “ legal safety net ” to protect the relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland .
As he sought to quell a growing Tory revolt over the measures , he claimed that passing the legislation would strengthen the hand of negotiators trying to strike a trade deal with the EU .
In an effort to reassure Conservative MPs , Mr Johnson said the measures contained in the Bill to set aside parts of the Brexit deal were an “ insurance policy ” that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” if an agreement was reached with Brussels .
And he promised that if it was necessary for the powers to be used , MPs would be given a vote on the regulations .
All the living former prime ministers have voiced concern over the potential breach of international law .
But Mr Johnson , taking the unusual step of opening the debate on the legislation in the Commons , accused the EU of going to “ extreme and unreasonable lengths ” over the Northern Ireland Protocol which he said could lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our own country ” .
The measures , contained in the deal negotiated and championed by the Prime Minister last year , were designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland by keeping Northern Ireland closely aligned with EU customs rules .
The Prime Minister told MPs : “ In recent months the EU has suggested that it is willing to go to extreme and unreasonable lengths using the Northern Ireland Protocol in a way that goes well beyond common sense simply to exert leverage against the UK in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He warned that the EU could seek to act in other “ absurd ways ” , slapping tariffs on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland .
Mr Johnson said that “ if they fail to negotiate in good faith ” the UK must introduce a “ package of protective powers ” .

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Bromsgrove Conservative MP Sajid Javid has announced he will refuse to vote for Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill tonight.
Mr Javid, a former Chancellor and Conservative leadership candidate, said he could not vote for the Internal Market Bill because the Bill broke international law.
He said: "Breaking international law is a step that should never be taken lightly. Having carefully studied the UK Internal Market Bill, it is not clear to me why it is necessary to do so."
He added: "One of the UK's greatest strengths and traditions is repsect for the rule of law. Our long-standing reputation for keeping our word has made us a more stable, peaceful and prosperous nation."
Mr Javid said Prime Minister Boris Johnson still has his full support, and suggested he could vote for the Bill in future if it is amended.
The Bill would ensure there are no new checks on goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain. This, in turn, would mean increased checks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
However, it means the UK would be reneging on parts of the withdrawal agreement that it agreed with the EU before Brexit takes place in January, and the Government has admitted that this means the UK would be breaking international law.
Mr Javid's said he would be "unable to support the Bill" when it receives its Second Reading - an important Commons vote which moves the Bill closer to becoming law. This suggests he plans to abstain, rather than actually voting against the Bill. Every Conservative MP has been ordered to vote in favour.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Johnson insisted the legislation was a necessary “legal safety net” to protect the relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
As he sought to quell a growing Tory revolt over the measures, he claimed that passing the legislation would strengthen the hand of negotiators trying to strike a trade deal with the EU.
In an effort to reassure Conservative MPs, Mr Johnson said the measures contained in the Bill to set aside parts of the Brexit deal were an “insurance policy” that he hoped would “never be invoked” if an agreement was reached with Brussels.
And he promised that if it was necessary for the powers to be used, MPs would be given a vote on the regulations.
All the living former prime ministers have voiced concern over the potential breach of international law. But Mr Johnson, taking the unusual step of opening the debate on the legislation in the Commons, accused the EU of going to “extreme and unreasonable lengths” over the Northern Ireland Protocol which he said could lead to “blockading food and agriculture transports within our own country”.
The measures, contained in the deal negotiated and championed by the Prime Minister last year, were designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland by keeping Northern Ireland closely aligned with EU customs rules.
The Prime Minister told MPs: “In recent months the EU has suggested that it is willing to go to extreme and unreasonable lengths using the Northern Ireland Protocol in a way that goes well beyond common sense simply to exert leverage against the UK in our negotiations for a free trade agreement.”
He warned that the EU could seek to act in other “absurd ways”, slapping tariffs on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Mr Johnson said that “if they fail to negotiate in good faith” the UK must introduce a “package of protective powers”.


birminghammail--2020-09-14--Two shot and third stabbed on city's streets in another weekend of crime

Birmingham was marred by more violent crime over the weekend with two men shot and a third stabbed in separate attacks .
The violence began as a 27-year-old victim was shot in the groin in Hollybush Grove , Quinton , at around 7.30pm on Friday , September 11 .
He was taken to hospital for his injuries which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening .
On Saturday , September 12 , a man , said to be in his 20s , turned up at a Birmingham hospital after being shot in the head .
Police sealed off an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a petrol station , where it was said the shooting took place .
Police searched the area on Sunday and forensics experts were seen placing markers on the ground .
The injured man was said to have discharged himself from hospital .
Police appealed to anyone with information to contact them .
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said : “ We are investigating reports of a shooting after a man presented at hospital with minor gunshot injuries to the back of his head on Saturday 12 September .
“ Detectives examined a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we believe a shooting took place , but investigations are ongoing to establish if the two incidents are linked .
“ The man in his 20s , has since discharged himself from hospital.
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The man , said to be in his 30s , was taken to hospital for treatment .
His injury was not said to be serious .
Anyone with information on any of the incidents should contact police .

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Birmingham was marred by more violent crime over the weekend with two men shot and a third stabbed in separate attacks.
The violence began as a 27-year-old victim was shot in the groin in Hollybush Grove, Quinton, at around 7.30pm on Friday, September 11.
He was taken to hospital for his injuries which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
On Saturday, September 12, a man, said to be in his 20s, turned up at a Birmingham hospital after being shot in the head.
Police sealed off an area on Yardley Wood Road, near a petrol station, where it was said the shooting took place.
Police searched the area on Sunday and forensics experts were seen placing markers on the ground.
The injured man was said to have discharged himself from hospital. Police appealed to anyone with information to contact them.
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said: “We are investigating reports of a shooting after a man presented at hospital with minor gunshot injuries to the back of his head on Saturday 12 September.
“Detectives examined a scene on Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham where we believe a shooting took place, but investigations are ongoing to establish if the two incidents are linked.
“The man in his 20s, has since discharged himself from hospital.”
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Also on Saturday, a man was stabbed in the leg in Bromford Drive, Hodge Hill, at around 2pm.
The man, said to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment.
His injury was not said to be serious.
Anyone with information on any of the incidents should contact police.