birminghammail--2020-07-11--Horrifying aftermath as DPD van careers off roundabout into subway

This is the shocking aftermath of a horror crash that saw a DPD van career off a busy roundabout and plunged into a subway in West Bromwich .
Emergency crews – including ten firefighters – darted to the Albion Island on the Black Country New Road after the delivery van smashed through the barriers and plummeted 18 feet below .
Dramatic footage shows the huge response from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Police at around 8pm on Friday , July 10 .
A passing motorist managed to capture crews tirelessly working at the scene , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The driver , a man , was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment and the van had to be recovered by a specialist team .
The clip – which you can watch above – has sparked shock online with many astounded by where the van ended up .
`` That could have easily been a fatal , '' one said .
`` I 'm shocked how that has even happened .
I mean , I 've been driving that route for years and I have never ever seen something like this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' While another added : `` I could n't believe my eyes when I saw it .
How on earth has that happened ? ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service added : `` RTC attended by Green watch West Bromwich and Tipton .
Safe working at a complex incident .
Please take care at traffic Islands .
`` Lots of factors come into play at incidents like this to establish route cause .
We focus on commitment to resolving the incident quickly , safely , and professionally . ''
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This is the shocking aftermath of a horror crash that saw a DPD van career off a busy roundabout and plunged into a subway in West Bromwich.
Emergency crews – including ten firefighters – darted to the Albion Island on the Black Country New Road after the delivery van smashed through the barriers and plummeted 18 feet below.
Dramatic footage shows the huge response from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Police at around 8pm on Friday, July 10.
A passing motorist managed to capture crews tirelessly working at the scene, which has since been described as complex.
The driver, a man, was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment and the van had to be recovered by a specialist team.
The clip – which you can watch above – has sparked shock online with many astounded by where the van ended up.
(Image: WMFS)
"That could have easily been a fatal,"one said. "I'm shocked how that has even happened. I mean, I've been driving that route for years and I have never ever seen something like this.
"I hope the driver is ok."
While another added: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. How on earth has that happened?"
(Image: WMFS)
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service added: "RTC attended by Green watch West Bromwich and Tipton. Safe working at a complex incident. Please take care at traffic Islands.
"Lots of factors come into play at incidents like this to establish route cause. We focus on commitment to resolving the incident quickly, safely, and professionally."
West Midlands Police has also been approached for a comment.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Wolves should complete £25m deal and punish Aston Villa mistake

Two defeats on the spin have allowed Chelsea and Leicester City to pull away , while Manchester United are the form side in the top-flight .
In just their second season back in the Premier League , Wolves have taken another step in their rapid ascent under Nuno Espirito Santo , but look set to ultimately fall short .
There is still a lot to play for this season however .
Nuno 's men still have four league games remaining and while it is still mathematically possible , there will still be hopes to finish in the top five .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your email in the box at the top of the page or click here And beyond that , there is still the Europa League mini-tournament , where if they are successful , they could yet still earn a backdoor entrance into Europe 's top competition .
But even if Wolves ' mammoth , 13-month campaign ends in relative disappointment , it should also help to narrow the focus on how they could improve going forward .
For the last two years , fans on social media have bemoaned the lack of a genuine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For all of the imperious class of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho , Wolves have struggled for an attacking outlet from their midfield , particularly one that can break the lines and support the strikers .
One players that fits the bill perfectly is Said Benrahma .
The Brentford forward looks almost certain to be a Premier League player next season , whether the Bees win promotion or not .
The Algerian has enjoyed a stunning season under Thomas Frank , scoring 14 times and assisting a further nine for the promotion chasers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with unerring ease , or playing the killer ball to a teammate , Benrahma looks to have it all .
And appears to have a game that could perfectly translate to the Premier League .
The 24-year-old could have already been plying his trade in the Midlands , had Aston Villa come to a different conclusion at the end of their transfer pursuit .
Dean Smith was extensively linked with his former player , both in the summer and January , with Wolves ' rivals ultimately baulking at the fee .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Villa , with Smith 's side set to make an immediate return to the Championship .
But Wolves will need to act quickly , Chelsea are one of a host of clubs interested in Benrahma , showing that his talents belong in the upper echelons of the division .
He may not come cheap , reports have claimed that any team may need to fork out between £25m-30m to land him , but if he is the difference between Wolves finishing sixth and fourth next season , he will be worth every @ @

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Sheffield United's late winner at Bramall Lane effectively ended Wolverhampton Wanderers' ambitious push for Champions League football.
Two defeats on the spin have allowed Chelsea and Leicester City to pull away, while Manchester United are the form side in the top-flight.
In just their second season back in the Premier League, Wolves have taken another step in their rapid ascent under Nuno Espirito Santo, but look set to ultimately fall short.
There is still a lot to play for this season however. Nuno's men still have four league games remaining and while it is still mathematically possible, there will still be hopes to finish in the top five.
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And beyond that, there is still the Europa League mini-tournament, where if they are successful, they could yet still earn a backdoor entrance into Europe's top competition.
But even if Wolves' mammoth, 13-month campaign ends in relative disappointment, it should also help to narrow the focus on how they could improve going forward.
For the last two years, fans on social media have bemoaned the lack of a genuine number ten in Nuno's squad. For all of the imperious class of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, Wolves have struggled for an attacking outlet from their midfield, particularly one that can break the lines and support the strikers.
One players that fits the bill perfectly is Said Benrahma. The Brentford forward looks almost certain to be a Premier League player next season, whether the Bees win promotion or not.
The Algerian has enjoyed a stunning season under Thomas Frank, scoring 14 times and assisting a further nine for the promotion chasers.
Whether it is drifting past defenders with unerring ease, or playing the killer ball to a teammate, Benrahma looks to have it all. And appears to have a game that could perfectly translate to the Premier League.
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The 24-year-old could have already been plying his trade in the Midlands, had Aston Villa come to a different conclusion at the end of their transfer pursuit. Dean Smith was extensively linked with his former player, both in the summer and January, with Wolves' rivals ultimately baulking at the fee.
It's a decision which has had dire consequences for Villa, with Smith's side set to make an immediate return to the Championship.
But Wolves will need to act quickly, Chelsea are one of a host of clubs interested in Benrahma, showing that his talents belong in the upper echelons of the division.
He may not come cheap, reports have claimed that any team may need to fork out between £25m-30m to land him, but if he is the difference between Wolves finishing sixth and fourth next season, he will be worth every penny.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Amazon says email to workers banning  TikTok app on phones was an error

Amazon today insisted that a request to employees telling them to delete TikTok from their phones was an error .
It had asked all workers to get rid of the the popular video app from their devices .
But now it says the email was sent out mistakenly .
`` This morning 's email to some of our employees was sent in error .
There is no change to our policies right now with regard to TikTok , '' Amazon said in an emailed statement .
Amazon had told employees to delete the app from phones on which they use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' from the China-owned service .
`` The TikTok app is no longer permitted on mobile devices that access Amazon email , '' the notice read .
It was sent out on Friday around midday , according to one US employee .
To retain mobile access to Amazon email , employees were told they must delete the TikTok app by the end of the day .
Amazon is the second-largest US private employer after Walmart , with with more than 840,000 employees worldwide .
In an emailed statement , TikTok said that Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email .
`` We still do not understand their concerns , '' it continued , adding that the company would welcome a dialogue to address Amazon 's issues .
Chinese internet giant ByteDance owns TikTok , which is designed for users outside of China , as well as a Chinese version called Douyin .
Like YouTube , TikTok relies on its users for the videos that populate its app .
It has a reputation for fun videos and is popular with young people .
But it has racked up concerns over censorship of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese government - along with the threat of sharing user data with Chinese officials to violating kids ' privacy .

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Amazon today insisted that a request to employees telling them to delete TikTok from their phones was an error.
It had asked all workers to get rid of the the popular video app from their devices.
But now it says the email was sent out mistakenly.
"This morning's email to some of our employees was sent in error. There is no change to our policies right now with regard to TikTok," Amazon said in an emailed statement.
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Amazon had told employees to delete the app from phones on which they use Amazon email, citing "security risks" from the China-owned service.
"The TikTok app is no longer permitted on mobile devices that access Amazon email," the notice read.
It was sent out on Friday around midday, according to one US employee.
To retain mobile access to Amazon email, employees were told they must delete the TikTok app by the end of the day.
Amazon is the second-largest US private employer after Walmart, with with more than 840,000 employees worldwide.
In an emailed statement, TikTok said that Amazon did not notify it before sending the email.
"We still do not understand their concerns," it continued, adding that the company would welcome a dialogue to address Amazon's issues.
Chinese internet giant ByteDance owns TikTok, which is designed for users outside of China, as well as a Chinese version called Douyin.
Like YouTube, TikTok relies on its users for the videos that populate its app. It has a reputation for fun videos and is popular with young people.
But it has racked up concerns over censorship of videos - including those critical of the Chinese government - along with the threat of sharing user data with Chinese officials to violating kids' privacy.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Aston Villa transfer news live: Jack Grealish & Man United prediction made

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest news and views from Villa Park on Saturday , July 11 2020 .
Dean @ @ @ @ @ up for another crunch showdown tomorrow in their battle to avoid relegation .
Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ as games run out for Villa to save their Premier League status .
Stay tuned @ @ @ @ @ as we count down to another big game in the Project Restart schedule .
There @ @ @ @ @ latest transfer rumours and news with players continuing to be linked in and out of @ @ @ @ @ date with all of the action on our blog below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Ben Husband, Richard Cusack)

Aston Villa aren't done just yet as Trezeguet's match-winning double keeps Dean Smith's side alive and kicking in the fight for survival.
The much-needed 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace is Villa's first win in the Premier League in 11 attempts dating back to Watford almost six months ago.
Once again in B6, VAR was heavily involved but, on this occasion, it went in Villa's favour. Disaster almost struck just seven minutes in when Mamadou Sakho bundled the ball into Pepe Reina's net. Referee Martin Atkinson was overruled by VAR Jonathan Moss, though, after he adjudged the Palace defender to use his upper part of his arm to deflect the ball home. Villa breathed a sigh a relief and it was game on once again.
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Villa rallied soon after and Ahmed Elmohamady - in for the injured Kortney Hause prior to kick-off - whipped in telling deliveries. The Egyptian found Mbwana Samatta and Jack Grealish early on but the duo lacked finishes.
The deadlock was broken in first-half injury time. Captain Grealish was fouled by Cheikhou Kouyate before Conor Hourihane's deep free-kick deflected off Joel Ward's head and found Trezeguet. The winger finished with aplomb first time wit his side foot to give Villa a leg up before the break.
VAR was again in use to chalk off a penalty call just after the break. Grealish, enjoying much of the ball, was tripped by the clumsy Patrick van Aanholt - only for Moss to intervene and rule that Villa's No.10 had in fact trod on van Aanholt's foot.
Just 10 minutes later, the screams from Smith and his coaching staff reverberated all around the empty Villa Park after Trezeguet poked home his second. It was instigated by the brilliant Hourihane who won a crucial header which forced Sakho into a mistake. The French defender allowed the ball to slip underneath him and Trezeguet's eye lit up to slide the ball underneath Guaita before celebrating by sliding on his knees.
Palace applied a little pressure late on. Reina did well to save with his feet once more to deny van Aanholt. Ex-Villan Christian Benteke turned villain after being sent off on the final whistle for kicking out at Konsa.
Villa, though, held out for the all-important win to cut the gap at the bottom to four points once again with just four to play. Up next, Villa go to struggling Everton as rivals West Ham and Watford face off against each other this upcoming Friday.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Man Utd sent double transfer warning over £80m Jack Grealish move

Manchester United need to think carefully about making a move for Jack Grealish , according to former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock .
Grealish has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park this season after a fine return to the top flight with his boyhood club .
The Villa captain has managed seven goals and six assists in the League as Dean Smith 's side continue to try and stave off the threat of relegation .
The latest rumours claim Villa have put an £80 million price tag on a player who has proved invaluable to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , Warnock is n't sure that Grealish will justify that price especially given the circumstances around the coronavirus pandemic and the financial impact that is set to have on the economic landscape of football .
`` It 's the going rate for players in and around but for £80m I want someone who 's going to start week-in and week-out , '' Warnock told Malasyian TV channel Stadium Astro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global appeal for Manchester United , is he going to sell you shirts week-in and week-out to repay a lot of that money that he 's going to cost ?
I 'm not so sure he will .
`` But who else will buy him for £80m with the pandemic that we 're coming out of and can clubs afford to shell out £80m ?
`` I do n't think they can .
That figure would have to come down considerably and I think it will as well . ''
Warnock also has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think Grealish will be happy with sitting on the substitute 's bench at Old Trafford .
United ripped through Villa in midweek with their quality midfield options of Bruno Fernandes , Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood doing the business .
`` If he was to join a club like Manchester United then being around better players , playing higher up the pitch and not having to do three or four jobs on the football pitch that he feels he has to do drag the team back up to where they need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far superior player in a much better team , '' Warnock added .
`` Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows that and he understands the qualities that Jack Grealish possesses , it adds to the quality of United 's squad .
`` Would he play every week ?
That 's what Jack has to work out in his head .
`` If he was to go to United , is he happy being a bit-part player ? ''

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Manchester United need to think carefully about making a move for Jack Grealish, according to former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock.
Grealish has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park this season after a fine return to the top flight with his boyhood club.
The Villa captain has managed seven goals and six assists in the League as Dean Smith's side continue to try and stave off the threat of relegation.
The latest rumours claim Villa have put an £80 million price tag on a player who has proved invaluable to them and is under contract for another three years.
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However, Warnock isn't sure that Grealish will justify that price especially given the circumstances around the coronavirus pandemic and the financial impact that is set to have on the economic landscape of football.
"It's the going rate for players in and around but for £80m I want someone who's going to start week-in and week-out," Warnock told Malasyian TV channel Stadium Astro.
"When you think about his global appeal for Manchester United, is he going to sell you shirts week-in and week-out to repay a lot of that money that he's going to cost? I'm not so sure he will.
"But who else will buy him for £80m with the pandemic that we're coming out of and can clubs afford to shell out £80m?
"I don't think they can. That figure would have to come down considerably and I think it will as well."
Warnock also has one other doubt.
He doesn't think Grealish will be happy with sitting on the substitute's bench at Old Trafford.
United ripped through Villa in midweek with their quality midfield options of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood doing the business.
"If he was to join a club like Manchester United then being around better players, playing higher up the pitch and not having to do three or four jobs on the football pitch that he feels he has to do drag the team back up to where they need to be, I think he'll be a far superior player in a much better team," Warnock added.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows that and he understands the qualities that Jack Grealish possesses, it adds to the quality of United's squad.
"Would he play every week? That's what Jack has to work out in his head.
"If he was to go to United, is he happy being a bit-part player?"


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Pep Guardiola reacts as Wolves set for Champions League decision

Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will be able to compete in next season 's Champions League .
City were handed a two-year ban from European competition earlier this year after breaching financial fair play regulations .
The ban would mean that the fifth placed team in the Premier League , currently Manchester United , would qualify for Europe 's top competition .
Sign up to our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Wolves are just six points behind United , with two defeats on the spin serving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes .
Guardiola 's side have taken their appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport ( CAS ) and the decision is expected on Monday ( July 14 ) at 9.30am .
Ahead of the verdict , the City boss has said he is sure that his side will be exonerated of all charges and deny the fifth placed team a route into the Champions League .
`` The intention every season is to play in the Champions League and do the best possible .
It is not about what will happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I saw the arguments of the club that next season we will be there but we have to wait and after I give my opinion or the club will give their statement . ''

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Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will be able to compete in next season's Champions League.
City were handed a two-year ban from European competition earlier this year after breaching financial fair play regulations.
The ban would mean that the fifth placed team in the Premier League, currently Manchester United, would qualify for Europe's top competition.
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Wolves are just six points behind United, with two defeats on the spin serving as a massive dent to their top-four hopes.
Guardiola's side have taken their appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) and the decision is expected on Monday (July 14) at 9.30am.
Ahead of the verdict, the City boss has said he is sure that his side will be exonerated of all charges and deny the fifth placed team a route into the Champions League.
"The intention every season is to play in the Champions League and do the best possible. It is not about what will happen on Monday.
"I'm confident because I saw the arguments of the club that next season we will be there but we have to wait and after I give my opinion or the club will give their statement."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Lee Bowyer overwhelming favourite to take over at Birmingham City

Lee Bowyer is the odds-on favourite to replace Pep Clotet as manager of Birmingham City .
The former Blues midfielder has been extensively linked with a return to St Andrew 's , ever since Clotet announced he will leave the club at the end of the season .
A wretched run of form has accelerated Blues ' search , with the Spaniard leaving on Wednesday , with four games still remaining of the Championship season .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Coaches Steve Spooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues in this weekend 's pivotal clash with fellow strugglers Stoke City , but in the long-term , they remain on the lookout .
Bowyer , who spent three seasons with Blues , has recently stated that despite the extensive links , no contact has yet been made .
“ I ’ ve got linked to a few other jobs before , so it doesn ’ t surprise me that I ’ m linked to this one , '' he said .
“ There ’ s been no contact .
I had two-and-a-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The last time the club did anything good was when I was a player there and we won the League Cup .
But the only thing I ’ m thinking about is keeping Charlton in the division – that ’ s it.
” Despite that , the former Leeds United favourite is the strong favourite with the bookmakers , with Robbie Fowler , Steven Gerrard and Nigel Clough all behind him in the betting :

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Lee Bowyer is the odds-on favourite to replace Pep Clotet as manager of Birmingham City.
The former Blues midfielder has been extensively linked with a return to St Andrew's, ever since Clotet announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.
A wretched run of form has accelerated Blues' search, with the Spaniard leaving on Wednesday, with four games still remaining of the Championship season.
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Coaches Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner are set to lead Blues in this weekend's pivotal clash with fellow strugglers Stoke City, but in the long-term, they remain on the lookout.
Bowyer, who spent three seasons with Blues, has recently stated that despite the extensive links, no contact has yet been made.
“I’ve got linked to a few other jobs before, so it doesn’t surprise me that I’m linked to this one," he said.
“There’s been no contact. I had two-and-a-half great years there [at Birmingham]. The last time the club did anything good was when I was a player there and we won the League Cup. But the only thing I’m thinking about is keeping Charlton in the division – that’s it.”
Despite that, the former Leeds United favourite is the strong favourite with the bookmakers, with Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard and Nigel Clough all behind him in the betting:
Next permanent Birmingham City manager odds (via Oddschecker)
Lee Bowyer 1/2
Robbie Fowler 6/1
Nigel Clough 8/1
Steven Gerrar 8/1
Craig Gardner 11/1
Lee Carsley 14/1
Chris Hughton 14/1
Mick McCarthy 16/1
Lee Johnson 20/1


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Fulham boss Scott Parker relishing West Brom clash after Cardiff City win

Fulham booked their place in the play-offs with a convincing 2-0 defeat of Cardiff City last night but Scott Parker does n't want to settle for the top six .
The Whites moved to within four points of West Bromwich Albion in second place and five of Leeds United at the summit of the Championship after the win at Craven Cottage .
Albion and Leeds can put further space between themselves when they play Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City respectively this weekend but for now Fulham and Brentford continue to keep up the pressure .
The form of Fulham and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair is n't one to be missed .
Sign up for our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here With games and points running out Fulham will be hoping their fellow promotion-chasers slip-up and let them back into it .
But the picture will look a lot clearer after this weekend with Brentford also in action when they play Derby County at lunchtime today .
`` It 's there and we need to keep pushing , I 'm delighted we 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This team we 've played tonight was in the Premier League with us , and they were eight points better than us there only a year ago .
`` To get to the play-offs like we have , to perform as we have this year , I feel that we 've done very , very well .
`` But now there 's a big game for us on Tuesday .
Four points is the gap , albeit we know they have that game in hand .
`` But we 'll go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to keep the pressure on .

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Fulham booked their place in the play-offs with a convincing 2-0 defeat of Cardiff City last night but Scott Parker doesn't want to settle for the top six.
The Whites moved to within four points of West Bromwich Albion in second place and five of Leeds United at the summit of the Championship after the win at Craven Cottage.
Albion and Leeds can put further space between themselves when they play Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City respectively this weekend but for now Fulham and Brentford continue to keep up the pressure.
The form of Fulham and Albion ensures Tuesday night's meeting between the pair isn't one to be missed.
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With games and points running out Fulham will be hoping their fellow promotion-chasers slip-up and let them back into it.
But the picture will look a lot clearer after this weekend with Brentford also in action when they play Derby County at lunchtime today.
"It's there and we need to keep pushing, I'm delighted we've got to the play-offs," Parker said.
"This team we've played tonight was in the Premier League with us, and they were eight points better than us there only a year ago.
"To get to the play-offs like we have, to perform as we have this year, I feel that we've done very, very well.
"But now there's a big game for us on Tuesday. Four points is the gap, albeit we know they have that game in hand.
"But we'll go there hoping to get a result to try to keep the pressure on.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Wolves fans all make the same Chelsea point after Sheff Utd result

Wolverhampton Wanderers could cut their deficit on Chelsea to just five points against Everton on Sunday .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side take on Everton aiming to bounce back from the Wednesday 's 1-0 defeat to top six rivals Sheffield United .
Wolves slipped below the Blades into seventh place on Saturday after Chris Wilder 's men beat Chelsea 3-0 at Bramall Lane courtesy of goals from David McGoldrick either side of Oli McBurnie 's first-half strike .
But the manner of Chelsea 's defeat was a source of encouragement for Wolves fans ahead of the run-in to decide Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Frank Lampard 's side face Manchester United then Premier League champions Liverpool before hosting Wolves in a crunch clash on the final weekend of the domestic season .
One Wolves fan said on social media : `` I think result proves a couple of things .
It should but some perspective on our game as we matches a good Sheff Utd team when playing poorly and Chelsea are still catchable .
Massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to see a much improved performance . ''
`` We ’ ll see who ’ s laughing when # wwfc pip Chelsea on the final day , '' said another .
A third pointed out : `` Everyone looking negatively at the Sheffield United score ?
with Chelsea losing , and say we win tomorrow , we are five off Chelsea .
They still play Liverpool and us last game . ''
`` Must win , hopefully we can actually get moving , '' added another supporter .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers could cut their deficit on Chelsea to just five points against Everton on Sunday.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side take on Everton aiming to bounce back from the Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to top six rivals Sheffield United.
Wolves slipped below the Blades into seventh place on Saturday after Chris Wilder's men beat Chelsea 3-0 at Bramall Lane courtesy of goals from David McGoldrick either side of Oli McBurnie's first-half strike.
But the manner of Chelsea's defeat was a source of encouragement for Wolves fans ahead of the run-in to decide Champions League and Europa League qualification.
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Frank Lampard's side face Manchester United then Premier League champions Liverpool before hosting Wolves in a crunch clash on the final weekend of the domestic season.
One Wolves fan said on social media: "I think result proves a couple of things. It should but some perspective on our game as we matches a good Sheff Utd team when playing poorly and Chelsea are still catchable. Massive game tomorrow must win but would also like to see a much improved performance."
"We’ll see who’s laughing when #wwfc pip Chelsea on the final day," said another.
A third pointed out: "Everyone looking negatively at the Sheffield United score? with Chelsea losing, and say we win tomorrow, we are five off Chelsea. They still play Liverpool and us last game."
"Must win, hopefully we can actually get moving," added another supporter.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Estimating GCSE and A-level grades is unfair on pupils

Young people have been some of the biggest losers during the lockdown .
Many were forced to stay away from schools or colleges for months , and this could affect their education , and their future prospects , for a very long time to come .
There ’ s a particular issue for those who were due to take exams this year , including A-Levels and GCSEs .
These have been cancelled , and instead students will be awarded grades based largely on an estimate about what they might have achieved if exams went ahead .
These grades really matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally determine whether or not you ’ re offered a place at university .
And GCSEs can sometimes have an impact on what A-levels or other post-16 courses a student is allowed to take .
But there ’ s a problem .
MPs are very concerned that , despite the best efforts of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation ( known as Ofqual ) , the system put in place will be unfair .
The House of Commons Education Committee has just completed a lengthy inquiry into the way grades will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard evidence that there is a tendency to under-estimate the potential grades that might be achieved by pupils from less wealthy families .
Black , Asian and other ethnic minority pupils , and pupils with disabilities , could also be unfairly downgraded .
It ’ s not a knock on anyone in the education profession - but many of us tend to make assumptions about people , even if we don ’ t know we ’ re doing it .
What ’ s more , grades will be estimated partly on what pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past .
But what if a school has improved in the past 12 months - or you just happen to be a high flier ?
Then there ’ s the appeals system , which will become more important than ever before this year .
Some ambitious parents - perhaps those who got good A-levels and went to university themselves - will be more likely to appeal disappointing grades than others .
Good for them , perhaps .
But it ’ s another way that depending on estimates can lead to unfairness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ resit ” exams ( actually sitting them for the first time ) in the Autumn , and maybe students will take that route .
But MPs are demanding Ofqual determine “ whether there is evidence that groups such as BAME [ black and minority ethnic ] pupils , pupils with special educational needs , children looked after , and free school meal eligible pupils have been systematically disadvantaged by calculated grades.
” As the MPs say , “ pupils will carry these qualifications with them for their entire lives ” .
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Young people have been some of the biggest losers during the lockdown.
Many were forced to stay away from schools or colleges for months, and this could affect their education, and their future prospects, for a very long time to come.
There’s a particular issue for those who were due to take exams this year, including A-Levels and GCSEs. These have been cancelled, and instead students will be awarded grades based largely on an estimate about what they might have achieved if exams went ahead.
These grades really matter. For example, your A-level grades generally determine whether or not you’re offered a place at university. And GCSEs can sometimes have an impact on what A-levels or other post-16 courses a student is allowed to take.
But there’s a problem. MPs are very concerned that, despite the best efforts of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (known as Ofqual), the system put in place will be unfair.
The House of Commons Education Committee has just completed a lengthy inquiry into the way grades will be awarded. And MPs on the Committee heard evidence that there is a tendency to under-estimate the potential grades that might be achieved by pupils from less wealthy families.
Black, Asian and other ethnic minority pupils, and pupils with disabilities, could also be unfairly downgraded. It’s not a knock on anyone in the education profession - but many of us tend to make assumptions about people, even if we don’t know we’re doing it.
What’s more, grades will be estimated partly on what pupils in the same school have achieved in the past. But what if a school has improved in the past 12 months - or you just happen to be a high flier?
Then there’s the appeals system, which will become more important than ever before this year. Some ambitious parents - perhaps those who got good A-levels and went to university themselves - will be more likely to appeal disappointing grades than others.
Good for them, perhaps. But it’s another way that depending on estimates can lead to unfairness.
There’s the option to “resit” exams (actually sitting them for the first time) in the Autumn, and maybe students will take that route. But MPs are demanding Ofqual determine “whether there is evidence that groups such as BAME [black and minority ethnic] pupils, pupils with special educational needs, children looked after, and free school meal eligible pupils have been systematically disadvantaged by calculated grades.”
As the MPs say, “pupils will carry these qualifications with them for their entire lives”. Their calculated grades must be accurate.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Lee Bowyer 'expresses interest' in job amid Birmingham City links

Birmingham City managerial candidate Lee Bowyer has expressed an interest in taking over at Bristol City , according to reports .
Bowyer , the former Blues midfielder , has emerged as the bookies ' favourite to become Pep Clotet 's successor at St Andrew 's after refusing to rule out a return to St Andrew 's .
Asked about the job for the first time since Clotet 's sudden departure , Bowyer told South London Press this week : “ I ’ m a young boss who has got a lot of press along the way .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs before , so it doesn ’ t surprise me that I ’ m linked to this one .
Sign up to our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here “ There ’ s been no contact .
I had two-and-a-half great years there [ at Birmingham ] .
The last time the club did anything good was when I was a player there and we won the League Cup .
But the only thing I ’ m thinking about is keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s it.
” According to the Daily Mail , the 43-year-old is interested in the vacant job at Bristol City and is considered a candidate by decision-makers at Ashton Gate .
Aston Villa coach John Terry and departing England women 's manager Phil Neville are also keen to take charge at the Robins , who parted company with Lee Johnson last week .
Bowyer is considered to have performed well leading Charlton Athletic 's fight against Championship relegation amid a backdrop of off-field difficulties .
Clotet was due relinquish his role as head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but left on Wednesday evening after the 3-1 defeat to Swansea City .
Blues are only four points clear of the relegation zone and Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner will take charge of this weekend 's Championship match with 21st-place Stoke City .
Blues then take on Bowyer 's Charlton , Preston and Derby County to finish .

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Birmingham City managerial candidate Lee Bowyer has expressed an interest in taking over at Bristol City, according to reports.
Bowyer, the former Blues midfielder, has emerged as the bookies' favourite to become Pep Clotet's successor at St Andrew's after refusing to rule out a return to St Andrew's.
Asked about the job for the first time since Clotet's sudden departure, Bowyer told South London Press this week: “I’m a young boss who has got a lot of press along the way.
“I’ve got linked to a few other jobs before, so it doesn’t surprise me that I’m linked to this one.
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“There’s been no contact. I had two-and-a-half great years there [at Birmingham]. The last time the club did anything good was when I was a player there and we won the League Cup. But the only thing I’m thinking about is keeping Charlton in the division – that’s it.”
According to the Daily Mail, the 43-year-old is interested in the vacant job at Bristol City and is considered a candidate by decision-makers at Ashton Gate.
Aston Villa coach John Terry and departing England women's manager Phil Neville are also keen to take charge at the Robins, who parted company with Lee Johnson last week.
Bowyer is considered to have performed well leading Charlton Athletic's fight against Championship relegation amid a backdrop of off-field difficulties.
Clotet was due relinquish his role as head coach at the end of the season but left on Wednesday evening after the 3-1 defeat to Swansea City.
Blues are only four points clear of the relegation zone and Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner will take charge of this weekend's Championship match with 21st-place Stoke City. Blues then take on Bowyer's Charlton, Preston and Derby County to finish.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Live updates as police cordon off city street after major incident

Police have cordoned off a city street after a major incident .
Emergency services swooped on Anglesey Street , Lozells @ @ @ @ @ a serious assault this evening , July 11 .
A blue and white cordon could @ @ @ @ @ at the junction of Wills Street at 7pm .
An ambulance and several police cars @ @ @ @ @ scene .
This is a live blog , we will be updating it as we @ @ @ @

Police cordoned off a city street after a boy was found with a slash wound to his head.
Emergency services swooped on Anglesey Street, Lozells, after the injured 15-year-old was discovered on Saturday evening, July 11.
A blue and white cordon could be seen blocking the street at the junction of Wills Street following the attack just before 7pm.
His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and a police investigation has been launched.
No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning, West Midlands Police said.
This is a live blog, we will be updating it as we receive more information.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--'Thanks for the memories' - Villa fans wave goodbye to Jack Grealish

Aston Villa are n't down and out yet , but a number of results today have got Villa fans preempting their club 's biggest move of the summer .
The future of Jack Grealish has caused much debate , and the Villa superstar is all but certain to leave the club should the Villans fall back into the Championship .
A fate that is looking a little more likely during the latest round of fixtures .
18th placed Villa fell seven points behind Watford today , thanks to the Hornets ' win over relegated Norwich earlier today .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here However , Villa still have a game in hand and an 'easier ' run of fixtures now they have completed matches against Chelsea , Wolves , Manchester United and Liverpool .
They still have Arsenal , Everton , West Ham United and Crystal Palace to play - and will need to find a few victories to His fate is n't tied to the club should they stay up , with Manchester United lurking , but they have a stronger chance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a way out of the relegation zone - and stay there - before the end of the season .
However , Villa account @ AVFCchats were keen to post a message of thanks , and goodbye to the club captain - with others joining in .
Here 's what Villa fans have said ... Isaac Cullen : Put his heart and soul into the club .
Wish him luck on his future ventures .
Aston : Its crazy how many fans have forgot what he has done for us including this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because hes one of another 15 players who have n't turned up after lockdown ... @ Villabythesea2 : Made my peace after Newcastle .
Bye Grealish , Mings , McGinn , and especially Douglas .
@ Astonvilla_info : Fair play Watford , Good bye Premier League .
Time to get rid of Suso ASAP .
Smith done himself no favours either .
Bye bye Grealish , McGinn and Mings Joe : I ’ m gon na inconsolable when the inevitable happens in about 6 weeks .
Paul : And what memories they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the memories Jackaboy .
@ VidarAstonVilla : It ’ s actually starting to hit me now .

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Aston Villa aren't down and out yet, but a number of results today have got Villa fans preempting their club's biggest move of the summer.
The future of Jack Grealish has caused much debate, and the Villa superstar is all but certain to leave the club should the Villans fall back into the Championship.
A fate that is looking a little more likely during the latest round of fixtures.
18th placed Villa fell seven points behind Watford today, thanks to the Hornets' win over relegated Norwich earlier today.
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However, Villa still have a game in hand and an 'easier' run of fixtures now they have completed matches against Chelsea, Wolves, Manchester United and Liverpool.
They still have Arsenal, Everton, West Ham United and Crystal Palace to play - and will need to find a few victories to
His fate isn't tied to the club should they stay up, with Manchester United lurking, but they have a stronger chance of keeping their star player if they can find a way out of the relegation zone - and stay there - before the end of the season.
However, Villa account @AVFCchats were keen to post a message of thanks, and goodbye to the club captain - with others joining in.
Here's what Villa fans have said...
Isaac Cullen: Put his heart and soul into the club. Wish him luck on his future ventures.
Aston: Its crazy how many fans have forgot what he has done for us including this season carrying us single handedly at times just because hes one of another 15 players who haven't turned up after lockdown...
@Villabythesea2: Made my peace after Newcastle. Bye Grealish, Mings, McGinn, and especially Douglas.
Alex: I’m not ready.
Steve: Goodbye Grealish.
@Astonvilla_info: Fair play Watford, Good bye Premier League. Time to get rid of Suso ASAP. Smith done himself no favours either. Bye bye Grealish,McGinn and Mings
Joe: I’m gonna inconsolable when the inevitable happens in about 6 weeks.
Paul: And what memories they’ve been kidda.
Amy: Thanks for the memories Jackaboy.
Graham: Bye bye Grealish, McGinn and Mings aswell.
@VidarAstonVilla: It’s actually starting to hit me now.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Pundit makes Michail Antonio to Wolves transfer claim

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio would be a smart addition for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window , Alex Bruce has said .
Antonio , 30 , has been linked with Wolves having played a key role in West Ham 's Premier League survival bid this season .
According to the Athletic , Wolves have been monitoring Antonio for several years and could make a move for him when the window reopens .
Former top-flight centre-back turned pundit Bruce reckons he would add a valuable and dangerous dimension to Nuno Espirito Santo 's attacking options .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Bruce told Football Insider : “ That wouldn ’ t be a bad force going forward , would it ?
“ Adama Traore on one side , him going through the middle – I wouldn ’ t fancy playing against them two , that ’ s for sure , with Jimenez lurking around .
“ It seems pretty decent striking options if you add him to the squad .
I ’ m sure West Ham will be looking to tie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t there will be a host of clubs looking because he ’ s a good player.
” Antonio , who played as a full-back and midfielder earlier in his career before being moved further up the pitch , took his tally to eight league goals for the campaign by scoring four times against Norwich City on Saturday .
He has 12 months left on his contract and Hammers boss David Moyes confirmed this week that talks over a new deal are yet to begin .
`` I think it is something that once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at it , we can look at it but I don ’ t think it is something we are jumping all over just now , '' Moyes told football.london .
`` First of all we need to find out what league we are in , we have got a job to do .
`` We have not taken our focus for one minute away from the next game .
Maybe at the end of the season it will be something we will look at . ''

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West Ham United forward Michail Antonio would be a smart addition for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window, Alex Bruce has said.
Antonio, 30, has been linked with Wolves having played a key role in West Ham's Premier League survival bid this season.
According to the Athletic, Wolves have been monitoring Antonio for several years and could make a move for him when the window reopens.
Former top-flight centre-back turned pundit Bruce reckons he would add a valuable and dangerous dimension to Nuno Espirito Santo's attacking options.
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Bruce told Football Insider: “That wouldn’t be a bad force going forward, would it?
“Adama Traore on one side, him going through the middle – I wouldn’t fancy playing against them two, that’s for sure, with Jimenez lurking around.
“It seems pretty decent striking options if you add him to the squad. I’m sure West Ham will be looking to tie him down and if they don’t there will be a host of clubs looking because he’s a good player.”
Antonio, who played as a full-back and midfielder earlier in his career before being moved further up the pitch, took his tally to eight league goals for the campaign by scoring four times against Norwich City on Saturday.
He has 12 months left on his contract and Hammers boss David Moyes confirmed this week that talks over a new deal are yet to begin.
"I think it is something that once we are in a position to look at it, we can look at it but I don’t think it is something we are jumping all over just now," Moyes told football.london.
"First of all we need to find out what league we are in, we have got a job to do.
"We have not taken our focus for one minute away from the next game. Maybe at the end of the season it will be something we will look at."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--West Brom fans react as Baggies slip against Blackburn Rovers

West Bromwich Albion dropped a couple of points today after drawing 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers .
Filip Krovinovic fired Albion into the lead , but Joe Rothwell was able to secure an equaliser for Rovers .
Albion missed a few chances to take the lead , with Matheus Pereira picking out Charlie Austin to bury the game .
Sign up for our Baggies newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , Austin was not able to take the chance and did n't test the goalkeeper .
The Baggies now look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home to make sure they do n't lose ground to Brentford , who beat Derby earlier .
Here 's what Baggies fans made of the Blackburn draw ... Jamie : Well done lads .
Now we got ta win all 3 games .
We do like to make it hard for ourselves do n't we .
@ Westbilic22 : We can not be reactionary to this .
The ball is still in our court and we have to believe in our team to get us across the line and into the premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but a result that will mean nothing in just a couple of weeks time if we finish the season 2nd .
Shaun : Exciting final 3 games now.. still in our own hands.. no need to panic .
Rhys : Should 've been out of sight before they scored , but it 's still in our hands , got ta win against Fulham now .
@ Boulton2 : Given it away need to win three remaining games Joe : I enjoy the play offs more anyway lads .
Andy : Got to dictate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackburn always in the game , think Brunty would have been a smart move to come on to control the game , the changes meant we actually lost control of the game .
Jack : 7 points will do it , a win against Fulham we ’ ll feel much better .
Katie : I can see it.. End up in play offs and out first round ... Aaron : Missed chances again !
But let ’ s not panic ... yet .

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West Bromwich Albion dropped a couple of points today after drawing 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers.
Filip Krovinovic fired Albion into the lead, but Joe Rothwell was able to secure an equaliser for Rovers.
Albion missed a few chances to take the lead, with Matheus Pereira picking out Charlie Austin to bury the game.
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However, Austin was not able to take the chance and didn't test the goalkeeper.
The Baggies now look ahead to Fulham, needing a win at home to make sure they don't lose ground to Brentford, who beat Derby earlier.
Here's what Baggies fans made of the Blackburn draw...
Jamie: Well done lads. Now we gotta win all 3 games. We do like to make it hard for ourselves don't we.
@Westbilic22: We cannot be reactionary to this. The ball is still in our court and we have to believe in our team to get us across the line and into the premier league. Not the result we wanted but a result that will mean nothing in just a couple of weeks time if we finish the season 2nd.
Matt: I wanna cry.
Shaun: Exciting final 3 games now.. still in our own hands.. no need to panic.
Rhys: Should've been out of sight before they scored, but it's still in our hands, gotta win against Fulham now.
Carl: Serves us right.
@Boulton2: Given it away need to win three remaining games
Joe: I enjoy the play offs more anyway lads.
Andy: Got to dictate games, comes from taking chances..
1-0 Blackburn always in the game, think Brunty would have been a smart move to come on to control the game, the changes meant we actually lost control of the game.
Jack: 7 points will do it, a win against Fulham we’ll feel much better.
Katie: I can see it.. End up in play offs and out first round...
Aaron: Missed chances again ! But let’s not panic ... yet.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Bilic explains what he told the West Brom squad after Blackburn

Slaven Bilic has urged his West Brom players to retain a positive outlook on their promotion credentials after dropping two precious points at Blackburn Rovers .
With Fulham emerging victorious on Friday evening , with Brentford posting their seventh consecutive win earlier in the day and with Leeds United in action on Sunday , all eyes were on Albion at Ewood Park .
When Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring before half time , it appeared as though Albion were responding once more to the pressure being applied by the chasing pack , but Joe Rothwell pegged them back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflated Albion players at the final whistle , a collective realisation that this result only intensified the importance of the date with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday .
Bilic , though , was eager to pick his players up immediately .
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“ I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 minutes after we conceded .
“ After that going forward we were okay but we were always going to be .
We lost shape , we stretched the game , the game became stretched too much and that is why they had those couple of chances .
“ Up until then , as I said , I was very , very pleased with the performance , but you have to kill the game off .
We didn ’ t .
“ We didn ’ t create a number of good chances - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you don ’ t score that second goal there is always a possibility - against a team with Blackburn ’ s quality - that you can concede .
We did concede .
To be fair , we had a couple of chances but they had some great chances.
” Bilic wrung the changes throughout the game , but the changes didn ’ t have the desired effect .
Rekeem Harper , Callum Robinson and Hal Robson-Kanu were all thrown on at different intervals but were ineffective as Albion sought a winner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the alterations with the coming games in mind , however .
“ I wasn ’ t thinking about the games on Tuesday , no , ” Bilic explained .
“ If were two up or three up then I would .
“ Kamil was great , he was very good , but on that left hand side we had so much space in that second half , it was the end product that was missing .
“ I thought Grady in the same position - with his quality , with his fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to create something dangerous .
“ That ’ s why I did it .
With Jake I just wanted a reaction , some fresh legs.
” It ’ s all systems go as Albion now play three more games before the end of the campaign , in the space of just eight days .
Bilic ’ s message is simple - don ’ t worry about the others , do your own job .
“ It doesn ’ t make it easier of course , ” Bilic reasoned .
“ But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still are - where we only have to focus on our game .
“ We have to concentrate on our game .
”

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Slaven Bilic has urged his West Brom players to retain a positive outlook on their promotion credentials after dropping two precious points at Blackburn Rovers.
With Fulham emerging victorious on Friday evening, with Brentford posting their seventh consecutive win earlier in the day and with Leeds United in action on Sunday, all eyes were on Albion at Ewood Park.
When Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring before half time, it appeared as though Albion were responding once more to the pressure being applied by the chasing pack, but Joe Rothwell pegged them back in the second period.
There were plenty of deflated Albion players at the final whistle, a collective realisation that this result only intensified the importance of the date with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday.
Bilic, though, was eager to pick his players up immediately.
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“That is what I have told the guys - stay positive,” Bilic said. “I’m not happy with how we played the last 20 minutes after we conceded.
“After that going forward we were okay but we were always going to be. We lost shape, we stretched the game, the game became stretched too much and that is why they had those couple of chances.
“Up until then, as I said, I was very, very pleased with the performance, but you have to kill the game off. We didn’t.
“We didn’t create a number of good chances - we created great chances, but unfortunately if you don’t score that second goal there is always a possibility - against a team with Blackburn’s quality - that you can concede. We did concede. To be fair, we had a couple of chances but they had some great chances.”
Bilic wrung the changes throughout the game, but the changes didn’t have the desired effect.
Rekeem Harper, Callum Robinson and Hal Robson-Kanu were all thrown on at different intervals but were ineffective as Albion sought a winner.
The boss insists he didn’t make the alterations with the coming games in mind, however.
“I wasn’t thinking about the games on Tuesday, no,” Bilic explained. “If were two up or three up then I would.
“Kamil was great, he was very good, but on that left hand side we had so much space in that second half, it was the end product that was missing.
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“I thought Grady in the same position - with his quality, with his fresh legs - I thought he could use it to create something dangerous.
“That’s why I did it. With Jake I just wanted a reaction, some fresh legs.”
It’s all systems go as Albion now play three more games before the end of the campaign, in the space of just eight days.
Bilic’s message is simple - don’t worry about the others, do your own job.
“It doesn’t make it easier of course,” Bilic reasoned. “But we were in a positon - and we still are - where we only have to focus on our game.
“We have to concentrate on our game.”


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Revealed: Aston Villa's chances of Premier League survival

If the mantra that the 'house always wins ' , then Aston Villa are as good as relegated .
FiveThirtyEight 's supercomputer prediction offers the Villans a > 10 % chance of survival in this current Premier League campaign .
The Villans have been offered a 6 % chance of overtaking Watford and finishing 17th , and a 1 % chance of claiming West Ham United 's current spot of 16th .
In total , that would give Dean Smith 's side just a 7 % chance of avoiding the drop into the Championship right now .
Sign up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or click here In better news , Villa probably wo n't finish 20th - or 19th - according to the data model .
Norwich , currently 20th , will likely have to win out against Chelsea , Burnley and Manchester City to claw their way into 19th place .
However , there is no chance that they will be able to survive relegation .
The model also believes Bournemouth have a slightly heavier chance of relegation - 96 % - with the Cherries set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the models prediction has n't taken into account the latest round of fixtures .
While that does mean it has n't picked up Watford 's win over Newcastle and West Ham 's Norwich victory - it also has n't accounted for Villa vs Crystal Palace .
Tomorrow 's match is pivotal , and if Villa can find their first win and put in a performance that would cause more reason for the model to be optimisitic about future results there could be a heavy shift in the prediction .
While that situation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does present the side with the best chance of escaping the bottom three - so if any team is going to do just that , FiveThirtyEight believe it 's going to be Villa .
It 's just that the chances of that occuring are slim right now .

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If the mantra that the 'house always wins', then Aston Villa are as good as relegated.
FiveThirtyEight's supercomputer prediction offers the Villans a >10% chance of survival in this current Premier League campaign.
The Villans have been offered a 6% chance of overtaking Watford and finishing 17th, and a 1% chance of claiming West Ham United's current spot of 16th.
In total, that would give Dean Smith's side just a 7% chance of avoiding the drop into the Championship right now.
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In better news, Villa probably won't finish 20th - or 19th - according to the data model.
Norwich, currently 20th, will likely have to win out against Chelsea, Burnley and Manchester City to claw their way into 19th place.
However, there is no chance that they will be able to survive relegation.
The model also believes Bournemouth have a slightly heavier chance of relegation - 96% - with the Cherries set to finish 19th.
What's more, the models prediction hasn't taken into account the latest round of fixtures. While that does mean it hasn't picked up Watford's win over Newcastle and West Ham's Norwich victory - it also hasn't accounted for Villa vs Crystal Palace.
Tomorrow's match is pivotal, and if Villa can find their first win and put in a performance that would cause more reason for the model to be optimisitic about future results there could be a heavy shift in the prediction.
While that situation is still very problematic for Villa, it does present the side with the best chance of escaping the bottom three - so if any team is going to do just that, FiveThirtyEight believe it's going to be Villa.
It's just that the chances of that occuring are slim right now.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Krovinovic sends Albion a reminder as Bilic's secret weapon

West Brom dropped two precious points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers .
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don ’ t let Brentford in , after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off .
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here , and indeed the visitors should have put the game to bed into the second half , before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands at three points , though the Londoners have a superior goal difference .
We kept a keen eye on Krovinovic throughout the game , as he was brought back into the side - this is his story so far and a scout report of his performance on the day .
First through the door last summer , Krovinovic brought flair to Albion ’ s pre-season friendly campaign - he scored in the rout at Scunthorpe .
Starting behind Kenneth Zohore in the early stages of the competitive season itself , Krovinovic showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role but was soon eased out of the position once Matheus Pereira got up and running and had done enough to convince Bilic that he ought to be an automatic starter .
Krovinovic had bursts in the side throughout the campaign , accommodated often by Pereira who would move out wide if Matt Phillips or Grady Diangana were missing .
At West Ham , against Premier League opponents , in the FA Cup was when Krovinovic looked at home , and once Callum Robinson was snapped up and Bilic deemed a switch in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found himself in the side - in a deeper role , alongside Romaine Sawyers and Jake Livermore .
It was an instant success ; he scored in the win at Millwall which lifted Albion out of their wintry doldrums and thrived alongside Pereira and Robinson , with the freedom to break forwards .
Since the restart , Bilic has decided to mix things up regularly when it has come to the way Albion are lined up .
With Diangana back fit , Krovinovic was the player who made way as Albion tackled Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the side for the victories over Sheffield Wednesday and Hull , he slotted back in immediately as if he ’ d never been missing and performed well , though again Krovinovic would find himself among the substitutes when Derby visited The Hawthorns earlier this week .
Back in the starting XI with question marks over the fitness levels of Diangana , who needed to come off against the Rams , Bilic gave the Benfica loanee the nod once more at Ewood Park , ahead of potential like for like replacements in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beauty of Krovinovic , and the role he plays in this Albion side ; he gives Bilic the ability to switch his system at will , rather seamlessly .
Be it in a midfield three or further afield behind the striker , Krovinovic has - after a period of bedding in - proven himself to be a valuable member of this Albion side in quite an understated way .
Albion will have to make a call on what happens when it comes to the close season - by which time they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in for certain .
There are a number of factors that will be taken into account ; there ’ s his price-tag that Benfica will demand , and whether Albion deem it a reasonable fee to pay .
There is the question of whether Krovinovic himself both wants to come permanently , and is also considered of a good enough ability to cut it in England ’ s top tier , if indeed that ’ s where the Baggies find themselves again next term .
Albion will likely to have to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to land Krovinovic on a permanent basis , but he has promised plenty in this Albion side , led by his compatriot .
He felt his way into the game here .
Krovinovic played small roles in Albion ’ s built up and mopped things up as they went about trying to break their hosts down .
His first significant contribution to proceedings was the goal itself , a wonderful first-time finish to hand Albion the lead .
Albion broke on their hosts when Dara O ’ Shea lifted the ball over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Brazilian found Charlie Austin on the edge of the box , and he intelligently stood the ball up to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking , unmarked .
He finished with aplomb , a beautifully executed left footed volley .
The Croat really should ’ ve scored when he hit the post from close range after Pereira had forced a low save out of Walton at the beginning of the second half , and Albion would eventually be made to rue that chance passed up at the other end .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winner , Krovinovic was withdrawn .

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West Brom dropped two precious points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers.
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don’t let Brentford in, after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off.
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here, and indeed the visitors should have put the game to bed into the second half, before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up.
The gap to the Bees now stands at three points, though the Londoners have a superior goal difference.
We kept a keen eye on Krovinovic throughout the game, as he was brought back into the side - this is his story so far and a scout report of his performance on the day.
Story of the season
First through the door last summer, Krovinovic brought flair to Albion’s pre-season friendly campaign - he scored in the rout at Scunthorpe.
Starting behind Kenneth Zohore in the early stages of the competitive season itself, Krovinovic showed flashes of quality in the number ten role but was soon eased out of the position once Matheus Pereira got up and running and had done enough to convince Bilic that he ought to be an automatic starter.
Krovinovic had bursts in the side throughout the campaign, accommodated often by Pereira who would move out wide if Matt Phillips or Grady Diangana were missing.
At West Ham, against Premier League opponents, in the FA Cup was when Krovinovic looked at home, and once Callum Robinson was snapped up and Bilic deemed a switch in system necessary, the floppy haired midfielder found himself in the side - in a deeper role, alongside Romaine Sawyers and Jake Livermore.
It was an instant success; he scored in the win at Millwall which lifted Albion out of their wintry doldrums and thrived alongside Pereira and Robinson, with the freedom to break forwards.
Bilic’s asset
Since the restart, Bilic has decided to mix things up regularly when it has come to the way Albion are lined up.
With Diangana back fit, Krovinovic was the player who made way as Albion tackled Blues in their reverted 4-2-3-1 system.
Brought back into the side for the victories over Sheffield Wednesday and Hull, he slotted back in immediately as if he’d never been missing and performed well, though again Krovinovic would find himself among the substitutes when Derby visited The Hawthorns earlier this week.
Back in the starting XI with question marks over the fitness levels of Diangana, who needed to come off against the Rams, Bilic gave the Benfica loanee the nod once more at Ewood Park, ahead of potential like for like replacements in Phillips and Robinson.
That’s the beauty of Krovinovic, and the role he plays in this Albion side; he gives Bilic the ability to switch his system at will, rather seamlessly.
Be it in a midfield three or further afield behind the striker, Krovinovic has - after a period of bedding in - proven himself to be a valuable member of this Albion side in quite an understated way.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
What the future holds
Albion will have to make a call on what happens when it comes to the close season - by which time they’ll know which division they’ll be in for certain.
There are a number of factors that will be taken into account; there’s his price-tag that Benfica will demand, and whether Albion deem it a reasonable fee to pay.
There is the question of whether Krovinovic himself both wants to come permanently, and is also considered of a good enough ability to cut it in England’s top tier, if indeed that’s where the Baggies find themselves again next term.
Albion will likely to have to pay in the region of £10m or more to land Krovinovic on a permanent basis, but he has promised plenty in this Albion side, led by his compatriot.
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How he played
He felt his way into the game here. Krovinovic played small roles in Albion’s built up and mopped things up as they went about trying to break their hosts down.
His first significant contribution to proceedings was the goal itself, a wonderful first-time finish to hand Albion the lead.
Albion broke on their hosts when Dara O’Shea lifted the ball over the defence and Pereira rushed onto it. The Brazilian found Charlie Austin on the edge of the box, and he intelligently stood the ball up to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking, unmarked. He finished with aplomb, a beautifully executed left footed volley.
The Croat really should’ve scored when he hit the post from close range after Pereira had forced a low save out of Walton at the beginning of the second half, and Albion would eventually be made to rue that chance passed up at the other end.
With time running out and Albion hunting a winner, Krovinovic was withdrawn.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Leeds fans have West Brom theory after Blackburn promotion slip

West Bromwich Albion dropped two points in the Championship promotion race as their winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers .
Albion were just two points ahead of third-placed Brentford before kick-off at Ewood Park after the Bees marched to their seventh successive win against Derby County .
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring before the break and hit the post in the second-half as Slaven Bilic 's side failed to grab the second goal their performance deserved .
And they were made to pay when Joe Rothwell hit a low shot beyond the reach of Sam Johnstone just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here While the Baggies will need maximum points against Fulham on Tuesday to ensure Brentford are n't afforded a way into the top two , the draw also means Leeds remain top of the table on goal difference .
The Whites could create a three-point gap at the summit of the division when Marcelo Bielsa 's side face Swansea City on Sunday .
Plenty of Leeds fans kept a close eye on Albion 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Finally something has given .
That five goal victory has proved to be very useful for us .
If we win tomorrow West Brom will be very nervous . ''
`` Win tomorrow and we gain two points on West Brom , we play Barnsley midweek , West Brom play Fulham and Brentford play Preston , a win tomorrow would be massive , '' said another .
A third said : `` We win tomorrow then the pressure is massively on West Brom with them having Fulham next . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com '' GET IN BLACKBURN !
Finally a favour , massive pressure on West Brom now with Fulham to play next , '' posted another supporter .
`` Fulham to beat West Brom , us to beat Swansea and Barnsley , then promoted with a point at Derby .
Very nice , '' quipped a sixth .

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West Bromwich Albion dropped two points in the Championship promotion race as their winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers.
Albion were just two points ahead of third-placed Brentford before kick-off at Ewood Park after the Bees marched to their seventh successive win against Derby County.
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring before the break and hit the post in the second-half as Slaven Bilic's side failed to grab the second goal their performance deserved.
And they were made to pay when Joe Rothwell hit a low shot beyond the reach of Sam Johnstone just after the hour mark.
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While the Baggies will need maximum points against Fulham on Tuesday to ensure Brentford aren't afforded a way into the top two, the draw also means Leeds remain top of the table on goal difference.
The Whites could create a three-point gap at the summit of the division when Marcelo Bielsa's side face Swansea City on Sunday.
Plenty of Leeds fans kept a close eye on Albion's progress today.
One on social media said: "Finally something has given. That five goal victory has proved to be very useful for us. If we win tomorrow West Brom will be very nervous."
"Win tomorrow and we gain two points on West Brom, we play Barnsley midweek, West Brom play Fulham and Brentford play Preston, a win tomorrow would be massive," said another.
A third said: "We win tomorrow then the pressure is massively on West Brom with them having Fulham next."
"GET IN BLACKBURN! Finally a favour, massive pressure on West Brom now with Fulham to play next," posted another supporter.
One claimed: "West Brom are wobbling."
"Fulham to beat West Brom, us to beat Swansea and Barnsley, then promoted with a point at Derby. Very nice," quipped a sixth.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--PM to make facemasks 'compulsory in shops and confined spaces'

Facemasks will become compulsory in shops and confined spaces in a government announcement expected next week .
Prime minister Boris Johnson is preparing to tell the Commons the move is necessary to encourage a swifter shift towards `` more normal '' living .
The aim is to prevent a surge in the spread of the coronavirus as more people were encouraged to return to work .
But the PM has been blasted for delay and confusion about what people should do when they leave the house amid signs of localised increases in the infection rate , the mirror reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` People just want to do the right thing and are worried about the infection rate .
Throughout this pandemic ministers have been slow and behind the curve .
`` Many people are questioning why ministers still haven ’ t made a decision on face masks .
`` And then we have the Prime Minister publicly dropping hints and sowing more confusion .
`` People want and deserve clarity about how this will work and we will be demanding that in the Commons.
” Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt issued a veiled attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health advice you just need simplicity.
” Johnson has only days to push the new guidance , which will require a change to emergency legislation , through Parliament before the long summer recess next week .
The move follows the PM ’ s first appearance wearing a mask in public on Friday after criticisms that he and ministers such as the Chancellor Rishi Sunak were not wearing masks when in close contact with others .
Face coverings became mandatory in shops in Scotland from Friday after non-essential shops opened on June 29 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ face coverings should quickly become a social norm .
Those without masks will be regarded as anti-social and wearing one should become as normal as seatbelts , said one adviser .
Johnson told questioners during a virtual Q & A session that `` stricter '' new rules would be needed to overcome a lack of tradition in Britain about wearing masks .
`` It ’ s very interesting , because in places like China and the Far East , they don ’ t actually have mandatory face coverings .
It ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Clearly we don ’ t have that culture here and we have to think about how we make it happen and how we make it work.
” The green light will be given this week , with some practical details – such as the definition of a `` confined space ” – to follow in the following days .
The vision comes as studies show greater public willingness to wear and a report from the World Health Organisation warning of `` emerging evidence ” that Covid can be spread through particles @ @ @ @

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Facemasks will become compulsory in shops and confined spaces in a government announcement expected next week.
Prime minister Boris Johnson is preparing to tell the Commons the move is necessary to encourage a swifter shift towards "more normal" living.
The aim is to prevent a surge in the spread of the coronavirus as more people were encouraged to return to work.
But the PM has been blasted for delay and confusion about what people should do when they leave the house amid signs of localised increases in the infection rate, the mirror reports.
Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: "People just want to do the right thing and are worried about the infection rate.
Throughout this pandemic ministers have been slow and behind the curve.
"Many people are questioning why ministers still haven’t made a decision on face masks.
"And then we have the Prime Minister publicly dropping hints and sowing more confusion.
"People want and deserve clarity about how this will work and we will be demanding that in the Commons.”
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt issued a veiled attack saying: "I think with public health advice you just need simplicity.”
Johnson has only days to push the new guidance, which will require a change to emergency legislation, through Parliament before the long summer recess next week.
The move follows the PM’s first appearance wearing a mask in public on Friday after criticisms that he and ministers such as the Chancellor Rishi Sunak were not wearing masks when in close contact with others.
Face coverings became mandatory in shops in Scotland from Friday after non-essential shops opened on June 29.
Scientists have advised Number 10 that wearing face coverings should quickly become a social norm.
Those without masks will be regarded as anti-social and wearing one should become as normal as seatbelts, said one adviser.
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Johnson told questioners during a virtual Q&A session that "stricter" new rules would be needed to overcome a lack of tradition in Britain about wearing masks.
"It’s very interesting, because in places like China and the Far East, they don’t actually have mandatory face coverings. It’s just part of the way they do things.
"Clearly we don’t have that culture here and we have to think about how we make it happen and how we make it work.”
The green light will be given this week, with some practical details – such as the definition of a "confined space” – to follow in the following days.
The vision comes as studies show greater public willingness to wear and a report from the World Health Organisation warning of "emerging evidence” that Covid can be spread through particles in the air.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--How to see Comet Neowise in skies over UK - here's the best time to spot it

We are occasionally treated to eclipses and meteor showers but now there 's chance for a view of a less commonly sighted celestial phenomenon - a comet .
Comet Neowise is coming close enough to the Earth to be spotted streaking through our skies this month .
Officially known as C/2020 F3 , it can be seen with the naked eye once you 've pinpointed it using a set of binoculars ( or a telescope ) .
Some astronomers say it 's the best comet visible from the UK in more than two decades .
It was in 1996 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made a spectacular appearance in our skies .
So we should try to get a glimpse of this latest visitor if we can .
Neowise was discovered on March 27 , 2020 , by the NASA space telescope called Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer ( or NEOWISE for short ) , hence its name .
The comet will come closest to Earth on July 23 - though it will still be about 64 million miles ( 103 million km ) away .
Look to the east around midnight to 1am and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is actually Venus .
From there , look left ( facing north ) and you should see the bright star Capella .
Then look down towards the horizon and to the left and you should be able to see a streak .
That 's Neowise .
Each night it will be a little further to the left .
As it is close to the horizon , you 'll need a view that is n't obscured by buildings or trees .
From the middle of July onwards , the comet will be visible all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the sky .
By July 25 , the comet will appear 30 degrees up from the west-northwest horizon as darkness falls .
And on July 30-31 , the comet will be passing just to the north of the fine star cluster of Coma Berenices or Berenice 's Hair .
NASA said : `` A comet has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye .
`` Comet C/2020 F3 ( Neowise ) was discovered in late March and brightened as it reached its closest approach to the Sun , inside the orbit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The interplanetary iceberg survived solar heating , so far , and is now becoming closer to the Earth as it starts its long trek back to the outer Solar System .
`` As Comet Neowise became one of the few naked-eye comets of the 21st Century , word spread quickly , and the comet has already been photographed behind many famous sites and cities around the globe . ''

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We are occasionally treated to eclipses and meteor showers but now there's chance for a view of a less commonly sighted celestial phenomenon - a comet.
Comet Neowise is coming close enough to the Earth to be spotted streaking through our skies this month.
Officially known as C/2020 F3, it can be seen with the naked eye once you've pinpointed it using a set of binoculars (or a telescope).
(Image: Jamie Cooper / HiOptic / SWNS)
Some astronomers say it's the best comet visible from the UK in more than two decades.
It was in 1996 and 1997 that the then newly-discovered comet Hale-Bopp made a spectacular appearance in our skies.
So we should try to get a glimpse of this latest visitor if we can.
Neowise was discovered on March 27, 2020, by the NASA space telescope called Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (or NEOWISE for short), hence its name.
The comet will come closest to Earth on July 23 - though it will still be about 64 million miles (103 million km) away.
(Image: Conrad Earnest/AP)
Look to the east around midnight to 1am and you'll see the bright object that is actually Venus. From there, look left (facing north) and you should see the bright star Capella.
Then look down towards the horizon and to the left and you should be able to see a streak. That's Neowise.
Each night it will be a little further to the left. As it is close to the horizon, you'll need a view that isn't obscured by buildings or trees.
From the middle of July onwards, the comet will be visible all through the night, but always low in the sky.
By July 25, the comet will appear 30 degrees up from the west-northwest horizon as darkness falls.
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And on July 30-31, the comet will be passing just to the north of the fine star cluster of Coma Berenices or Berenice's Hair.
Fantastic photos have shown the comet shooting over various places in the UK and around the world, including Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
The ancient stone circle was just a few hundred years old the last time the celestial body appeared in the sky above Earth.
Significantly, the comet's recent journey past the sun - it was at its closest to the sun when 43 million km or 27 million miles away on July 3 - has changed its orbit.
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Its orbital period - the time it takes to go around the sun - has increased from 4,500 years to about 6,800 years.
That means it will not come back into our skies for another 6,800 years.
NASA said: "A comet has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye.
"Comet C/2020 F3 (Neowise) was discovered in late March and brightened as it reached its closest approach to the Sun, inside the orbit of Mercury, late last week.
"The interplanetary iceberg survived solar heating, so far, and is now becoming closer to the Earth as it starts its long trek back to the outer Solar System.
"As Comet Neowise became one of the few naked-eye comets of the 21st Century, word spread quickly, and the comet has already been photographed behind many famous sites and cities around the globe."
Comets are often referred to as 'dirty snowballs' and the nucleus of this particular comet - its solid part made of a lump of rock, dust and frozen gas - is estimated to be 5km (3 miles) across.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--All the images as West Brom's winning run comes to an end

Blackburn Rovers 1 West Bromwich Albion 1 | Our match gallery is right here It 's a case of points dropped for West Bromwich Albion today - with the Baggies dropping two points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers .
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don ’ t let Brentford in , after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off .
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here , and indeed the visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the second half , before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up .
Albion took control of proceedings , once the game had settled down .
Pereira , excellent , picked out Austin inside the area , but the centre forward could only fire wide of goal when well placed .
Austin , who had two goals in his last three matches before today , was again guilty of not giving Albion the lead when he was played in on goal and fired straight at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , play a key role in the Baggies taking the lead before the break ; O ’ Shea lifted the ball over the top and Pereira raced onto it .
The Brazilian beat his man and laid it onto Austin , who was crowded out , so he intelligently lifted the ball to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking .
He applied an excellent volley to the dipping ball that went under keeper Walton .
The beginning of the second half saw Albion dominate - but they failed to find that elusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely ended the game as a contest .
Krovinovic hit the post when Walton could only parry a Pereira strike , and perhaps inevitably the Baggies were made to pay for their failure to find the net .
Tony Mowbray made four substitutes in one go , and two of them combined for the equaliser when Sam Gallagher found Rothwell with too much space and time .
He rifled the ball low past Johnstone .

Blackburn Rovers 1 West Bromwich Albion 1 | Our match gallery is right here
It's a case of points dropped for West Bromwich Albion today - with the Baggies dropping two points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers.
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don’t let Brentford in, after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off.
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here, and indeed the visitors should have put the game to bed into the second half, before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up.
Albion took control of proceedings, once the game had settled down. Pereira, excellent, picked out Austin inside the area, but the centre forward could only fire wide of goal when well placed.
Austin, who had two goals in his last three matches before today, was again guilty of not giving Albion the lead when he was played in on goal and fired straight at Walton.
The striker did, though, play a key role in the Baggies taking the lead before the break; O’Shea lifted the ball over the top and Pereira raced onto it. The Brazilian beat his man and laid it onto Austin, who was crowded out, so he intelligently lifted the ball to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking.
He applied an excellent volley to the dipping ball that went under keeper Walton.
The beginning of the second half saw Albion dominate - but they failed to find that elusive second goal which would have more than likely ended the game as a contest.
Krovinovic hit the post when Walton could only parry a Pereira strike, and perhaps inevitably the Baggies were made to pay for their failure to find the net.
Tony Mowbray made four substitutes in one go, and two of them combined for the equaliser when Sam Gallagher found Rothwell with too much space and time. He rifled the ball low past Johnstone.
Here's the match in pictures