birminghammail--2020-02-23--Man in serious condition after Seat Ibiza ploughs into tree in Tipton

A man has been seriously injured after his Seat Ibiza ploughed into a tree in Tipton .
Emergency services raced @ @ @ @ @ End Road , last night ( February 22 ) at around 11.25pm .
A 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ and was rushed to hospital , where he remains in a serious condition .
An @ @ @ @ @ Live shows the usually busy road blocked off by a police car .
Police have @ @ @ @ @ force is appealing for anyone with any information or dash cam footage to come forward @ @ @ @ @ from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ We are urgently appealing for @ @ @ @ @ us .
“ We particularly want to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage @ @ @ @ @ Ibiza before the collision to please get in touch.
” Information can be given by @ @ @ @ @ COLLISION _ INVEST @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk , via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight @ @ @ @ @ log 2903 23/2 .

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A man has been seriously injured after his Seat Ibiza ploughed into a tree in Tipton.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Toll End Road, last night (February 22) at around 11.25pm.
A 20-year-old man had suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
An image obtained by Black Country Live shows the usually busy road blocked off by a police car.
Police have now launched investigation and the force is appealing for anyone with any information or dash cam footage to come forward.
Sergeant Dean Caswell, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are urgently appealing for anyone with information to contact us.
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“We particularly want to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage that captured a red Seat Ibiza before the collision to please get in touch.”
Information can be given by contacting collision investigators on FL_ COLLISION _ INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime quoting log 2903 23/2.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Drunk leaves young kids shocked at Wetherspoons by headbutting pub customer

Wetherspoons drinkers in the Midlands were left shocked after a punter punched and headbutter a fellow patron .
Darren Cash , from Staffordshire , was intoxicated when he was embroiled in a melee .
Taking to his local watering hole , Mr Cash , 40 , punched his victim at the bar - as he drank on his late dad 's birthday .
Mr Cash attacked his fellow customer before walking over to another and headbutting them .
The incident left families in the vicinity stunned , as parents and children enjoyed food and drink at The Reginald Mitchell pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Centre heard from prosecutor Emma Thompson who said : `` Staffordshire Police received a 999 call from the bar manager at The Reginald Mitchell pub which is a Wetherspoons . ''
StokeonTrentLive reports the prosecutor added : `` The bar manager stated the defendant was at the premises and had thumped someone .
CCTV cameras show him attacking two separate people , one he punches and one he headbutts .
`` Unfortunately the man he punched did not wish to give a statement and the other had left when police arrived .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him when he headbutts the second male .
`` He was in drink , the defendant was interviewed , he said he was in there that day because of his deceased father 's birthday .
He said he had n't drunk alcohol since June 2019 .
`` He went in and started to drink double Jameson Irish whiskey .
He could n't explain his actions other than he was drunk and said he would apologise to the people if he could find them .
`` He has n't been n trouble for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed Cash punch the man standing next to him at the bar leaving him lying on the floor .
He then walks over to the stairs and headbutts another man , knocking him to the floor , in front of two young children .
The court heard the first victim did not want to pursue a complaint with police and the second victim had left the pub when they arrived .
Cash , of Mynors Street , Northwood , pleaded guilty to using threatening , abusive , insulting words , behaviour with intent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence .
Cash told a probation officer he has had a long standing issue with alcohol .
He had been alcohol free for six months , but decided to drink on this occasion as he has two teenage daughters and was told they did not want any contact with him .
James Hulse , mitigating , said : `` He had abstained from drinking as a result of hospitalisation , some anniversaries came to fruition and he fell back into old habits and committed criminal offences .
`` He was a functioning alcoholic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good worth ethic , but he just knows that working at this time would n't benefit him as he will fall in that cycle of going to work , working hard and going to the pub for a drink .
`` There are some historic issues that have affected Cash and been the reason for him using alcohol as a crutch .
I advised him to go to his GP and the police about these issues and address it with them .
`` He 's now in a position to do that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's always been intoxicated .
He 's had no convictions for seven years .
He is full of remorse . ''
Magistrates sentenced Cash to 14 weeks in prison , suspended for 12 months .
He must pay £135 costs and a £122 victim surcharge .

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Wetherspoons drinkers in the Midlands were left shocked after a punter punched and headbutter a fellow patron.
Darren Cash, from Staffordshire, was intoxicated when he was embroiled in a melee.
Taking to his local watering hole, Mr Cash, 40, punched his victim at the bar - as he drank on his late dad's birthday.
Mr Cash attacked his fellow customer before walking over to another and headbutting them.
The incident left families in the vicinity stunned, as parents and children enjoyed food and drink at The Reginald Mitchell pub in Hanley.
Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard from prosecutor Emma Thompson who said: "Staffordshire Police received a 999 call from the bar manager at The Reginald Mitchell pub which is a Wetherspoons."
StokeonTrentLive reports the prosecutor added: "The bar manager stated the defendant was at the premises and had thumped someone. CCTV cameras show him attacking two separate people, one he punches and one he headbutts.
"Unfortunately the man he punched did not wish to give a statement and the other had left when police arrived. There were two small children in front of him when he headbutts the second male.
"He was in drink, the defendant was interviewed, he said he was in there that day because of his deceased father's birthday. He said he hadn't drunk alcohol since June 2019.
"He went in and started to drink double Jameson Irish whiskey. He couldn't explain his actions other than he was drunk and said he would apologise to the people if he could find them.
"He hasn't been n trouble for some time."
The CCTV footage showed Cash punch the man standing next to him at the bar leaving him lying on the floor. He then walks over to the stairs and headbutts another man, knocking him to the floor, in front of two young children.
The court heard the first victim did not want to pursue a complaint with police and the second victim had left the pub when they arrived.
Cash, of Mynors Street, Northwood, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive, insulting words, behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.
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Cash told a probation officer he has had a long standing issue with alcohol. He had been alcohol free for six months, but decided to drink on this occasion as he has two teenage daughters and was told they did not want any contact with him.
James Hulse, mitigating, said: "He had abstained from drinking as a result of hospitalisation, some anniversaries came to fruition and he fell back into old habits and committed criminal offences.
"He was a functioning alcoholic to the extreme. He has a good worth ethic, but he just knows that working at this time wouldn't benefit him as he will fall in that cycle of going to work, working hard and going to the pub for a drink.
"There are some historic issues that have affected Cash and been the reason for him using alcohol as a crutch. I advised him to go to his GP and the police about these issues and address it with them.
"He's now in a position to do that, he never has been before as he's always been intoxicated. He's had no convictions for seven years. He is full of remorse."
Magistrates sentenced Cash to 14 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months. He must pay £135 costs and a £122 victim surcharge.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Massive outdoor 10-hour rave set to be held at Staffordshire castle

A huge rave - lasting ten hours and promising `` madness '' - is set to be held within the grounds of a castle in the Midlands .
Organisers claim it 's a UK first - and it 'll surely get every raver from across the region licking their lips at the prospect of joining in .
The new one-day festival is coming to Tutbury Castle , near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire .
Taking place on Saturday , May 2 , it is claimed that Acropolis will be the first ever techno event to be held in a castle in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monument of Tutbury Castle has a rich legacy which stretches back many centuries , with Mary Queen of Scots held prisoner there during the 16th century .
Packing ravers into the historic location - overlooking the River Dove - Acropolis organisers promise '10 hours of madness ' for party-goers .
We Are The Brave founder Alan Fitzpatrick , and Bristolian Eats Everything will be joined by eclectic selector Enzo Siragusa , Mancunian production trio Mason Collective , and dynamic Londoner PAWSA on the line-up so far .
Founded by British duo Jorge Meehan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staged 64 music events and festivals across the country last year , booking 328 artists for a combined total of more than 53,000 people .
2020 will be the biggest year to date for the events brand , as JBM Music will introduce seven brand-new festivals this year , including Acropolis .
Tickets are priced between £27.20 and £49.75 from skiddle.com .
Coach packages are also available .

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A huge rave - lasting ten hours and promising "madness" - is set to be held within the grounds of a castle in the Midlands.
Organisers claim it's a UK first - and it'll surely get every raver from across the region licking their lips at the prospect of joining in.
The new one-day festival is coming to Tutbury Castle, near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.
Taking place on Saturday, May 2, it is claimed that Acropolis will be the first ever techno event to be held in a castle in the UK, reports StokeonTrentLive.
The ancient monument of Tutbury Castle has a rich legacy which stretches back many centuries, with Mary Queen of Scots held prisoner there during the 16th century.
Packing ravers into the historic location - overlooking the River Dove - Acropolis organisers promise '10 hours of madness' for party-goers.
We Are The Brave founder Alan Fitzpatrick, and Bristolian Eats Everything will be joined by eclectic selector Enzo Siragusa, Mancunian production trio Mason Collective, and dynamic Londoner PAWSA on the line-up so far.
Founded by British duo Jorge Meehan and Brian Murphy, organisers JBM Music staged 64 music events and festivals across the country last year, booking 328 artists for a combined total of more than 53,000 people.
2020 will be the biggest year to date for the events brand, as JBM Music will introduce seven brand-new festivals this year, including Acropolis.
Tickets are priced between £27.20 and £49.75 from skiddle.com. Coach packages are also available.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Birmingham City player ratings as Hogan and Jutkiewicz star against Sheffield Wednesday

Scott Hogan ’ s fourth goal in a Birmingham City shirt gave his team a late , late share of the spoils .
It also extended Blues ’ unbeaten run to 11 games and meant former Blues boss Garry Monk was frustrated on his return to St Andrew ’ s .
Birmingham had looked set for defeat after the visitors twice responded to home goals to then snatch the lead , but then came hero Hogan to save the day .
Clutched at air on Bannan ’ s well placed drive , went the wrong way for Forestieri ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past him before he could react .
However , he won the battle of wits in a one-on-one with Murphy in the second half and produced a flying save to tip over from Wickham .
Badly exposed by Harris for the penalty and then conceded the spot-kick by swiping down Kieran Lee .
Looked to be struggling defensively throughout and failed to make any impact in attack .
Dominant in the air in the Wednesday box and won plenty of headers in his own area too , but found Wickham a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ball difficult to judge .
An unstable afternoon which ended with a pinpoint pass forward .
Caught dawdling once in the first half when Bannan picked his pocket .
It was an afternoon for physical power rather than his surgical interventions and he never really looked comfortable .
Wednesday had plenty of joy down his side in the first half and he should have made it 3-2 just before the break .
Swept up quite well in the second period but like Colin precious little chance to get forward .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time an own goal .
But that was an early high point of an otherwise poor afternoon in which the game passed him by .
Had to do plenty of covering as the Owls exploited space behind Maxime Colin .
Looked to be hard pressed to keep the visitors at bay in the second half before he was sacrificed for Crowley ’ s attacking flair .
Not given the platform to produce his trademark driving attacking performance .
Never really got to grips with a midfield dictated by Bannan .
Booked for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Jutkiewicz goal .
Pelupessy man marked him in the first half and though he never stopped running and trying things he wasn ’ t quite able to open Wednesday up .
Looked a danger to the Owls back five with his runs between defenders .
A nice lay off for Jutkiewicz ’ s goal and what a finish for the equaliser .
A natural born goalscorer .
A sweet finish for his 13th of the season .
Won plenty of headers , including the knockdown for the equaliser .
Looks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tried to make an impact but the game was against him

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Scott Hogan’s fourth goal in a Birmingham City shirt gave his team a late, late share of the spoils.
It also extended Blues’ unbeaten run to 11 games and meant former Blues boss Garry Monk was frustrated on his return to St Andrew’s.
Birmingham had looked set for defeat after the visitors twice responded to home goals to then snatch the lead, but then came hero Hogan to save the day.
Here’s how Pep Clotet’s men rated.
STARTING FORMATION
4-4-2
CAMP 7
Clutched at air on Bannan’s well placed drive, went the wrong way for Forestieri’s penalty and Murphy’s shot was past him before he could react.
However, he won the battle of wits in a one-on-one with Murphy in the second half and produced a flying save to tip over from Wickham.
COLIN 5.5
Badly exposed by Harris for the penalty and then conceded the spot-kick by swiping down Kieran Lee. Looked to be struggling defensively throughout and failed to make any impact in attack.
ROBERTS 6
Dominant in the air in the Wednesday box and won plenty of headers in his own area too, but found Wickham a bit of a handful and sometimes found the flight of the ball difficult to judge. An unstable afternoon which ended with a pinpoint pass forward.
CLARKE-SALTER 6
Caught dawdling once in the first half when Bannan picked his pocket. It was an afternoon for physical power rather than his surgical interventions and he never really looked comfortable.
PEDERSEN 6
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Wednesday had plenty of joy down his side in the first half and he should have made it 3-2 just before the break. Swept up quite well in the second period but like Colin precious little chance to get forward.
BELA 5
He causes goals to be scored – this time an own goal. But that was an early high point of an otherwise poor afternoon in which the game passed him by.
SUNJIC 6
Had to do plenty of covering as the Owls exploited space behind Maxime Colin. Looked to be hard pressed to keep the visitors at bay in the second half before he was sacrificed for Crowley’s attacking flair.
GARDNER 6
Not given the platform to produce his trademark driving attacking performance. Never really got to grips with a midfield dictated by Bannan. Booked for a poor dive.
BELLINGHAM 6.5
Such a clever screen for the Jutkiewicz goal. Pelupessy man marked him in the first half and though he never stopped running and trying things he wasn’t quite able to open Wednesday up.
HOGAN 7.5
Looked a danger to the Owls back five with his runs between defenders. A nice lay off for Jutkiewicz’s goal and what a finish for the equaliser. A natural born goalscorer.
*JUTKIEWICZ 7.5
A sweet finish for his 13th of the season. Won plenty of headers, including the knockdown for the equaliser. Looks to be building a superb relationship with Hogan.
SUBSTITUTES
CROWLEY (for Sunjic, 69) 5.5
Tried to make an impact but the game was against him
DEAN (for Clarke-Salter, 77) N/A
BELA (for Montero, 83) N/A
Not used: Trueman, Harding, Kieftenbeld, Boyd-Munce.
OPPOSITION
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY (5-4-1): Dawson; Palmer, Iorfa (Wickham 45), Borner, Lees, Pelupessy (Fox 45); Harris, Lee, Bannan, Murphy; Forestieri (Fletcher 71). Subs: Wildsmith, Nuhui, Da Cruz, Windass
GOALS
BLUES: Murphy (OG, 4), Jutkiewicz (30)
SHEFF WED: Bannan (20), Forestieri (pen, 34), Murphy (68)
THE REF: John Brooks
ATTENDANCE
22,120 (2,614 away)
NEXT UP
Millwall (a) - Wednesday, February 26, kick-off, 7.45pm


birminghammail--2020-02-23--'Quacking work!" Police called to Lozells Road robbery to find thieves have left behind a DUCK

West Midlands Police officers were baffled when they attended a robbery - to find a DUCK left behind by the @ @ @ @ @ to a shop on Lozells Road - whether the robbers were chased out - and @ @ @ @ @ behind .
The duck after police were called to Saturday ( February 22 ) West @ @ @ @ @ Lozells road .
2 males entered shop with the duck .
Commuted a theft and @ @ @ @ @ duck behind . ''
Officers joked : `` What the duck !
!
!
Policing @ @ @ @ @ times .
`` This poor duck was left in a shop when the offenders for @ @ @ @ @ having brought him with them .
Quacking work by officers and he ’ s on @ @ @ @ @ ''

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West Midlands Police officers were baffled when they attended a robbery - to find a DUCK left behind by the thieves.
Cops were called to a shop on Lozells Road - whether the robbers were chased out - and left their webbed feet friend behind.
The duck after police were called to Saturday (February 22)
West Midlands Police tweeted: "Lozells road. 2 males entered shop with the duck. Commuted a theft and were chased out leaving the duck behind."
In another tweet, cops added a picture caption:
Officers joked: "What the duck!!! Policing is a strange thing at times.
"This poor duck was left in a shop when the offenders for a shop theft made off having brought him with them. Quacking work by officers and he’s on route with the rspca."


birminghammail--2020-02-23--West Brom player ratings as 'colossal' Livermore shines in Bristol City win

West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City .
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate .
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the back-line - but elsewhere the instructions were simple : go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so , and more .
What a key weekend and set of results this could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion .
Here is how we rated the players .
If you want to follow all things 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Brilliant late save to deny Wells a shot from distance late on , but in truth he had very little to do .
Rather unfortunate to be booked for a sliding challenge on Eliasson as the winger made for Albion ’ s box , but O ’ Shea was otherwise fearless when challenging for balls he had no right to .
Calm in possession as Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with attacks in which he was involved .
Did the simple things well in the first 45 , putting dangerous loose balls out of play and keeping things simple when in possession .
Seemed to deal suitably with the physical presence of Diedhiou .
Recalled into the starting line-up , but his first start in a while didn ’ t begin in a confident manner - there were a couple of occasions where he gave up possession with time on his hands , but from there he appeared more assured .
Well earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vindicated .
The left-back has really made the left-back spot his own in the last few weeks , with Bilic ’ s other options absent .
Here he took to the challenge of silencing O ’ Dowda and then Weimann on the Robins ’ right .
This was better from Sawyers , who has suffered a loss of form recently , but he certainly has more to offer still .
Rather casual on the ball in the first half , but he began picking out teammates with passes when in space .
Lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He raised his hands , which you just can ’ t do .
Set the tone , as usual , with a couple of fearless tackles in the opening stages .
Grabbed the early initiative and ran with it .
He pulls everyone together , his leadership skills always on show .
Was back helping in the corners , chasing down lost causes .
A colossal effort , a man possessed today .
Had quite a quiet first half , by his recent lofty standards .
Kept the ball moving without influencing games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Showed real heart as Bristol attempted to wrestle some momentum back .
Some lovely touches in the first half and might ’ ve had an assist if Livermore ’ s shot had found the corner .
Set-pieces were lacking in the first period .
Boos from the supporters who cheered him on during his loan spell , he only increased the volume when he opened the scoring , in fortunate circumstances .
Besides that , he was not as influential as last week .
The goals haven ’ t flowed for him quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liked recently , but here his predatory instinct was evident with the second goal .
Worked his socks off , forcing errors out of the back-line .
Should ’ ve scored more .
Up next : Preston ( h ) - Tuesday 25 February ( 8pm kick off )

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West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City.
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate.
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the back-line - but elsewhere the instructions were simple: go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so, and more.
What a key weekend and set of results this could be for Albion in their quest for promotion.
Here is how we rated the players.
Johnstone 7
Brilliant late save to deny Wells a shot from distance late on, but in truth he had very little to do.
O’Shea 8
Rather unfortunate to be booked for a sliding challenge on Eliasson as the winger made for Albion’s box, but O’Shea was otherwise fearless when challenging for balls he had no right to.
Calm in possession as Albion laid siege to the Bristol box, with attacks in which he was involved.
Ajayi 8
Did the simple things well in the first 45, putting dangerous loose balls out of play and keeping things simple when in possession. Seemed to deal suitably with the physical presence of Diedhiou.
Hegazi 8
Recalled into the starting line-up, but his first start in a while didn’t begin in a confident manner - there were a couple of occasions where he gave up possession with time on his hands, but from there he appeared more assured. Well earned clean sheet and Bilic’s decision vindicated.
Townsend 8
The left-back has really made the left-back spot his own in the last few weeks, with Bilic’s other options absent. Here he took to the challenge of silencing O’Dowda and then Weimann on the Robins’ right.
Sawyers 5
This was better from Sawyers, who has suffered a loss of form recently, but he certainly has more to offer still. Rather casual on the ball in the first half, but he began picking out teammates with passes when in space. Lost his head with Paterson, though. He raised his hands, which you just can’t do.
Livermore 10*
Set the tone, as usual, with a couple of fearless tackles in the opening stages. Grabbed the early initiative and ran with it. He pulls everyone together, his leadership skills always on show. Was back helping in the corners, chasing down lost causes. A colossal effort, a man possessed today.
Krovinovic 7
Had quite a quiet first half, by his recent lofty standards. Kept the ball moving without influencing games as he has done of late.
Showed real heart as Bristol attempted to wrestle some momentum back.
Pereira 7
Some lovely touches in the first half and might’ve had an assist if Livermore’s shot had found the corner. Set-pieces were lacking in the first period.
Robinson 7
Boos from the supporters who cheered him on during his loan spell, he only increased the volume when he opened the scoring, in fortunate circumstances.
Besides that, he was not as influential as last week.
Robson-Kanu 9
The goals haven’t flowed for him quite as much as he’d have liked recently, but here his predatory instinct was evident with the second goal. Worked his socks off, forcing errors out of the back-line. Should’ve scored more.
SUBS
Grosicki (for Robinson 73)
Harper (for Krovinovic 80)
Phillips (for Pereira 85)
Subs not used: Bond, Furlong, Bartley, Austin
Bristol City: Bentley; Hunt, Williams, Benkovic, Dasilva; O’Dowda (Weimann 61), Henriksen, Nagy (Palmer 73), Eliasson (Paterson 61), Wells, Diedhiou
Subs not used: Wollacott, Baker, Kalas, Rowe
GOALS
Bristol City - ; Albion - Robinson 32, Robson-Kanu 37, 80
The ref: Darren England
Attendance:
Up next: Preston (h) - Tuesday 25 February (8pm kick off)


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Dec's rookie eight-word slip-up spotted by Saturday Night Takeaway viewers as show ends

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 's Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break .
Neither host mentioned McPartlin 's time away from the spotlight following his drink-driving arrest as they kicked off the show on ITV .
McPartlin told the studio audience : `` It is so good to be back with a brand new series but we have been very busy since we last did this show .
Donnelly added : `` We have barely stopped , Ant .
We have done I 'm A Celebrity , Britain 's Got Talent , we found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved into this brand new studio . ''
And viewers were left discussing Donnelly 's words at the end of the show as the programme culminated on ITV1 on Saturday night ( February 22 ) .
The M.E.N.
, our sister title in the North West , reports the Geordie presenter said `` See you next Saturday for I ’ m A Celebrity '' as he ended the show .
His words to viewers left those watching shocked at the rookie mistake - which came as he uttered the sentence instead of `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DID DEC REALLY SAY `` SEE YOU NEXT WEEK ON I 'M A CELEB '' I 'M CRYING , '' one wrote on Twitter .
Another said : `` Am I the only one who noticed that Dec said “ See you next Saturday for I ’ m A Celebrity ” ? ''
Stars including Hugh Bonneville , Emily Atack , Amanda Holden , Richard Ayoade , Amber Gill , Paddy McGuinness and Simon Cowell will appear in the new series .
Saturday Night Takeaway returns to ITV next Saturday at 7pm .

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break.
Neither host mentioned McPartlin's time away from the spotlight following his drink-driving arrest as they kicked off the show on ITV.
McPartlin told the studio audience: "It is so good to be back with a brand new series but we have been very busy since we last did this show.
Donnelly added: "We have barely stopped, Ant. We have done I'm A Celebrity, Britain's Got Talent, we found out we were related. We have moved into this brand new studio."
And viewers were left discussing Donnelly's words at the end of the show as the programme culminated on ITV1 on Saturday night (February 22).
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The M.E.N., our sister title in the North West, reports the Geordie presenter said "See you next Saturday for I’m A Celebrity" as he ended the show.
His words to viewers left those watching shocked at the rookie mistake - which came as he uttered the sentence instead of "for Saturday Night Takeaway."
"DID DEC REALLY SAY "SEE YOU NEXT WEEK ON I'M A CELEB" I'M CRYING," one wrote on Twitter.
Another said: "Am I the only one who noticed that Dec said “See you next Saturday for I’m A Celebrity”?"
Stars including Hugh Bonneville, Emily Atack, Amanda Holden, Richard Ayoade, Amber Gill, Paddy McGuinness and Simon Cowell will appear in the new series.
Saturday Night Takeaway returns to ITV next Saturday at 7pm.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Tyrone Mings makes brutally honest admission that will worry Aston Villa fans

Tyrone Mings has suggested that he and his Aston Villa teammates did n't show the fight and battle needed to secure their Premier League status .
The Villa defender was speaking to the club 's official site after they fell to a dismal 2-0 vs Southampton to heighten their relegation fears .
Goals from Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong condemned Dean Smith 's side to more away day misery , their 10th defeat on the road this campaign .
Villa failed to create a single chance at St Mary 's as their relegation rivals ran out comfortable winners to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It also leaves Villa just one place and one point outside of the bottom three , with the chance they could occupy one of those relegation spots by the time they next play in the Premier League .
And Mings , who returned to the starting line-up after suffering with a bout of tonsillitis , felt his side did n't show the basic qualities they need to get away from trouble .
“ We ’ re in a relegation battle and the minimum requirement is to fight and battle and we didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no complaints because it wasn ’ t good enough .
“ We didn ’ t start well , didn ’ t get into the game .
We ’ re one point above the relegation zone and the next time we play we may well be in the relegation zone , so something needs to change.
” Next up for Villa is the small matter of the Carabao Cup final vs Manchester City , a game Mings will hope serves as a welcome distraction .
Asked how they will assess the defeat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure it out behind closed doors .
“ The last thing we need to do now is fracture and lose faith in each other , so we ’ ll prepare for the League Cup Final and it might be a welcome distraction from the league .
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Tyrone Mings has suggested that he and his Aston Villa teammates didn't show the fight and battle needed to secure their Premier League status.
The Villa defender was speaking to the club's official site after they fell to a dismal 2-0 vs Southampton to heighten their relegation fears.
Goals from Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong condemned Dean Smith's side to more away day misery, their 10th defeat on the road this campaign.
Villa failed to create a single chance at St Mary's as their relegation rivals ran out comfortable winners to open up a nine-point gap on them.
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It also leaves Villa just one place and one point outside of the bottom three, with the chance they could occupy one of those relegation spots by the time they next play in the Premier League.
And Mings, who returned to the starting line-up after suffering with a bout of tonsillitis, felt his side didn't show the basic qualities they need to get away from trouble.
“We’re in a relegation battle and the minimum requirement is to fight and battle and we didn’t do that.
“We can have no complaints because it wasn’t good enough.
“We didn’t start well, didn’t get into the game. We’re one point above the relegation zone and the next time we play we may well be in the relegation zone, so something needs to change.”
Next up for Villa is the small matter of the Carabao Cup final vs Manchester City, a game Mings will hope serves as a welcome distraction.
Asked how they will assess the defeat, Mings added: “We’ll figure it out behind closed doors.
“The last thing we need to do now is fracture and lose faith in each other, so we’ll prepare for the League Cup Final and it might be a welcome distraction from the league.”


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Ant and Dec forced to step in to halt Pussycat Dolls' raunchy Saturday Night Takeaway performance

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 's Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break .
The programme last aired in 2018 and a new series has not been broadcast since McPartlin was arrested for drink driving in March of that year .
Neither mentioned McPartlin 's time away from the spotlight as they kicked off the show on ITV .
McPartlin told the live studio audience : `` It is so good to be back with a brand new series but we have been very busy since we last did this show . ''
Donnelly added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ant .
We have done I 'm A Celebrity , Britain 's Got Talent , we found out we were related .
We have moved into this brand new studio . ''
Donnelly had to present the show without his long-standing partner following McPartlin 's arrest .
Soon after , McPartlin announced he was temporarily stepping back from his presenting duties .
Pop star Camila Cabello played the role of announcer during the episode , which also saw appearances from Mark Wahlberg and the Pussycat Dolls .
Donnelly stumbled over his words during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been a while . ''
One skit saw McPartlin and Donnelly ask the Pussycat Dolls to `` tone down '' their risque style for their `` family friendly '' show .
The group 's comeback performance during the final of X Factor : Celebrity received 802 complaints over its sexualised content .
However , the five-piece ignored their request and the flustered pair 's attempt to use signs and a `` censor button '' to stop the show failed .
Presenter Stephen Mulhern also returned to pit the presenters against each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge , which featured axe-throwing and wood-chopping .
Stars including Hugh Bonneville , Emily Atack , Amanda Holden , Richard Ayoade , Amber Gill , Paddy McGuinness and Simon Cowell will appear in the new series .

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break.
The programme last aired in 2018 and a new series has not been broadcast since McPartlin was arrested for drink driving in March of that year.
Neither mentioned McPartlin's time away from the spotlight as they kicked off the show on ITV.
McPartlin told the live studio audience: "It is so good to be back with a brand new series but we have been very busy since we last did this show."
Donnelly added: "We have barely stopped, Ant. We have done I'm A Celebrity, Britain's Got Talent, we found out we were related. We have moved into this brand new studio."
(Image: ITV)
Donnelly had to present the show without his long-standing partner following McPartlin's arrest.
Soon after, McPartlin announced he was temporarily stepping back from his presenting duties.
Pop star Camila Cabello played the role of announcer during the episode, which also saw appearances from Mark Wahlberg and the Pussycat Dolls.
Donnelly stumbled over his words during one segment, before quipping: "It's been a while."
(Image: ITV)
One skit saw McPartlin and Donnelly ask the Pussycat Dolls to "tone down" their risque style for their "family friendly" show.
The group's comeback performance during the final of X Factor: Celebrity received 802 complaints over its sexualised content.
(Image: ITV)
However, the five-piece ignored their request and the flustered pair's attempt to use signs and a "censor button" to stop the show failed.
Presenter Stephen Mulhern also returned to pit the presenters against each other in a Viking-themed Ant vs Dec challenge, which featured axe-throwing and wood-chopping.
(Image: ITV)
Stars including Hugh Bonneville, Emily Atack, Amanda Holden, Richard Ayoade, Amber Gill, Paddy McGuinness and Simon Cowell will appear in the new series.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Coral refuses to pay punter £700 winnings - after they were accidentally paid out at branch 170 mile

Coral refuses to pay punter £700 winnings - after they were accidentally paid out at branch 170 miles away

A punter was forced to call the police after he landed a staggering sum of money on a Wolves match .
The Coral customer , from the Midlands , has now spoken out after alleging the bookmaker refused to pay out .
The punter had backed Wolves to lose to Tottenham Hotspur - at odds of 11/8 .
StokeonTrentLive reports Coral refused to pay out his £700 winnings - after telling him his bet had already been collected at a bookies 170 miles away .
Paul , from Stone , was left stunned - and he even called in Staffordshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money back .
Now staff at Coral 's branch on Piccadilly , Hanley , say Paul has finally received his winnings .
The issue came to light when Paul went to collect his cash from the company 's Meir branch .
Staff called the Hanley outlet and discovered the bet had been paid out in Dagenham .
Paul said : “ I ’ d been nowhere near Dagenham and when the police reviewed the CCTV in the Dagenham branch there was an afro-caribbean man who collected the winnings .
“ I just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I still have my betting slip and I certainly had n't posted it on social media or anywhere where it could be replicated .
“ It went from Hanley , to my house , to the shop in Meir .
I feel like I was accused of theft for trying to collect my own winnings .
“ The Dagenham branch says it handed the slip back to the punter with his cash - but that doesn ’ t feel right to me .
`` It doesn ’ t appear that Dagenham has called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my winnings have been collected by someone else .
“ It ’ s fraud , someone has committed a crime against me , and Coral refused to pay out on my legitimate bet .
”

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A punter was forced to call the police after he landed a staggering sum of money on a Wolves match.
The Coral customer, from the Midlands, has now spoken out after alleging the bookmaker refused to pay out.
Paul Thomas, 38, landed a hefty windfall from a £300 bet.
The punter had backed Wolves to lose to Tottenham Hotspur - at odds of 11/8.
StokeonTrentLive reports Coral refused to pay out his £700 winnings - after telling him his bet had already been collected at a bookies 170 miles away.
Paul, from Stone, was left stunned - and he even called in Staffordshire Police in an attempt to get his money back.
Now staff at Coral's branch on Piccadilly, Hanley, say Paul has finally received his winnings.
The issue came to light when Paul went to collect his cash from the company's Meir branch.
Staff called the Hanley outlet and discovered the bet had been paid out in Dagenham.
Paul said: “I’d been nowhere near Dagenham and when the police reviewed the CCTV in the Dagenham branch there was an afro-caribbean man who collected the winnings.
“I just don’t understand what had happened. I still have my betting slip and I certainly hadn't posted it on social media or anywhere where it could be replicated.
“It went from Hanley, to my house, to the shop in Meir. I feel like I was accused of theft for trying to collect my own winnings.
“The Dagenham branch says it handed the slip back to the punter with his cash - but that doesn’t feel right to me.
"It doesn’t appear that Dagenham has called Hanley to verify the bet and then my winnings have been collected by someone else.
“It’s fraud, someone has committed a crime against me, and Coral refused to pay out on my legitimate bet.”


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Tyson Fury reveals if he'll face Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder next

Tyson Fury is `` almost sure '' Deontay Wilder will fight him for a third time despite destroying the champion inside seven rounds to claim the WBC heavyweight title .
The Briton produced a stunning performance to beat Wilder , 14 months on from their controversial draw in which the majority of observers believed Fury should have won on points .
Fury had vowed to take the fight to the American and did just that , flooring the champion twice and completely dominating the action before the towel came in from Wilder 's corner to confirm the 31-year-old as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory cast doubt over the value of Wilder 's rematch clause , with Anthony Joshua 's promoter Eddie Hearn immediately suggesting a unification fight against Fury needs to happen .
Fury believes he will step into the ring with Wilder once again .
`` The spoils of war are fresh , '' he said .
`` I need to enjoy this victory and Deontay needs time to recover .
But I 'm almost sure he 'll take the rematch because he 's a dynamite puncher and he can take someone out at any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger , you can always win a fight .
I 'm sure we 'll do it again if he wants to .
`` If he does n't want to , I 'm happy with whatever my promoters say .
Whoever 's next gets the same treatment , that 's for sure . ''
A right hand which landed near Wilder 's left ear saw the champion go down heavily in the third and in the fifth , a right to the head and left hook to the body had a tired Wilder down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired as Fury looked to bring about a conclusive finish .
Wilder was in a sorry state by the start of the seventh .
Another left hook had him hurt and all he could offer was his trademark , lazy , looping right hand .
Fury pinned him in the corner and Wilder 's corner pulled their man out of the contest .
Fury , a former unified champion who defeated the great Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 before being hit by depression and addiction , was quick to pay tribute to Wilder after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital after the fight for precautionary checks and did not attend the post-fight press conference .
The American also required a couple of stitches for a cut in his ear .
Fury said in the ring : `` Big shout-out to Deontay Wilder , he came here tonight , he manned up and really did show the heart of a champion .
`` I hit him with a clean right hand and dropped him and he got back up and battled on into round seven .
He is a warrior , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a champion again .
`` But I will say , the king has returned to the top . ''
Wilder 's defeat was the first of his 42-fight professional career .
The only other bout the 34-year-old has not won was the first meeting with Fury in 2018 , which ended in a controversial draw after Wilder was outboxed by his opponent .
Wilder said : `` I make no excuses tonight , I got a lot of complications .
`` I will come back and be stronger the next time around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all about , the best must fight the best .
I appreciate all the fans that came out tonight and supported the show . ''

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Tyson Fury is "almost sure" Deontay Wilder will fight him for a third time despite destroying the champion inside seven rounds to claim the WBC heavyweight title.
The Briton produced a stunning performance to beat Wilder, 14 months on from their controversial draw in which the majority of observers believed Fury should have won on points.
Fury had vowed to take the fight to the American and did just that, flooring the champion twice and completely dominating the action before the towel came in from Wilder's corner to confirm the 31-year-old as the winner.
The conclusive nature of the victory cast doubt over the value of Wilder's rematch clause, with Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn immediately suggesting a unification fight against Fury needs to happen.
Fury believes he will step into the ring with Wilder once again.
"The spoils of war are fresh," he said.
"I need to enjoy this victory and Deontay needs time to recover. But I'm almost sure he'll take the rematch because he's a dynamite puncher and he can take someone out at any time.
"With that level of danger, you can always win a fight. I'm sure we'll do it again if he wants to.
"If he doesn't want to, I'm happy with whatever my promoters say. Whoever's next gets the same treatment, that's for sure."
(Image: Getty Images)
A right hand which landed near Wilder's left ear saw the champion go down heavily in the third and in the fifth, a right to the head and left hook to the body had a tired Wilder down again.
He was up quickly but tired as Fury looked to bring about a conclusive finish. Wilder was in a sorry state by the start of the seventh.
Another left hook had him hurt and all he could offer was his trademark, lazy, looping right hand. Fury pinned him in the corner and Wilder's corner pulled their man out of the contest.
Fury, a former unified champion who defeated the great Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 before being hit by depression and addiction, was quick to pay tribute to Wilder after the MGM Grand showdown.
Wilder was taken to hospital after the fight for precautionary checks and did not attend the post-fight press conference.
The American also required a couple of stitches for a cut in his ear.
Fury said in the ring: "Big shout-out to Deontay Wilder, he came here tonight, he manned up and really did show the heart of a champion.
"I hit him with a clean right hand and dropped him and he got back up and battled on into round seven. He is a warrior, he will be back, he will be a champion again.
"But I will say, the king has returned to the top."
Wilder's defeat was the first of his 42-fight professional career.
The only other bout the 34-year-old has not won was the first meeting with Fury in 2018, which ended in a controversial draw after Wilder was outboxed by his opponent.
Wilder said: "I make no excuses tonight, I got a lot of complications.
"I will come back and be stronger the next time around.
"This is what big-time boxing is all about, the best must fight the best. I appreciate all the fans that came out tonight and supported the show."


birminghammail--2020-02-23--West Ham set to seal £20m transfer for Aston Villa striker target - reports

According to reports in the national press , West Ham could soon seal a £20m deal for Serhou Guirassy .
@ @ @ @ @ extensively linked with a move to the Premier League , with Aston Villa one of @ @ @ @ @ monitoring him .
Claims from France stated that Guirassy turned down an approach from Villa @ @ @ @ @ opting to stay with the Ligue 1 side instead .
Tottenham and Brighton have also @ @ @ @ @ Sun suggest the Hammers could tie up a deal before the summer window .
It @ @ @ @ @ are worried that they will be relegated and will look to make an arrangement in @ @ @ @ @ bosses were in London last week with the hope of finalising the details of a @ @ @ @ @ did sign two strikers in the window , with Mbwana Samatta signing from Genk and @ @ @ @ @ City .

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According to reports in the national press, West Ham could soon seal a £20m deal for Serhou Guirassy.
The Amiens striker has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League, with Aston Villa one of the clubs believed to be monitoring him.
Claims from France stated that Guirassy turned down an approach from Villa in the January window, opting to stay with the Ligue 1 side instead.
Tottenham and Brighton have also been linked, but the Sun suggest the Hammers could tie up a deal before the summer window.
It is reported that Amiens officials are worried that they will be relegated and will look to make an arrangement in the coming months.
Amiens bosses were in London last week with the hope of finalising the details of a summer transfer.
Dean Smith did sign two strikers in the window, with Mbwana Samatta signing from Genk and Borja Baston moving from Swansea City.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Mel C breaks down on Desert Island Discs revealing how trying to be perfect Spice Girl triggered ano

Mel C breaks down on Desert Island Discs revealing how trying to be perfect Spice Girl triggered anorexia

Melanie Chisholm has said her daughter gave her the strength to leave her ex-partner .
The 46-year-old Spice Girl , also known as Sporty Spice , was in a 10-year relationship with property developer Thomas Starr until 2012 .
They share a daughter called Scarlett who was born in 2009 .
Appearing on Desert Island Discs , Chisholm said becoming a mother had `` changed '' her .
She added : `` She has made me braver .
She has made me stand up for myself more .
`` I make big decisions .
Leaving her dad was hard but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't happy , and it was n't the environment I wanted my child to grow up in .
`` I could n't have done that without the strength that I got from her . ''
The star broke down in tears as she told host Lauren Laverne how she came to become depressed and develop an eating disorder during her time in the Spice Girls .
“ I read about myself and wondered who that person was .
I am sporty and athletic , but I am quite soft and gentle really , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as the plain one at the back .
So I tried to make myself perfect .
I ended up making myself really ill .
I was anorexic for a few years .
I was exercising obsessively and I ended up being incredibly depressed .
I was in denial.
” “ I went from being anorexic to having a binge-eating disorder .
No matter how much you eat , you can ’ t fill this hole .
My appearance began to change , which was the biggest fear , ” she recalls .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by her dad after discovering he had fathered another daughter in secret .
`` My dad worked away a lot so my mum did all the tough stuff , '' she said .
`` My dad - I saw him at weekends and I went away in the summer with him .
He was the wonderful dad who I did all the fun stuff with .
`` I had him on this pedestal .
Then he had kept a secret from me for 15 years and it took me a few years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I kind of felt my childhood had been a bit of a lie . ''
Chisholm was in her 20s when she met her 15-year-old sibling for the first time .
She continued : `` Now it 's a wonderful positive thing as I adore her and I have two beautiful nephews .
There 's a really happy ending but it was a really difficult beginning . ''
The wide-ranging interview also touched on her working class upbringing in Lancashire and Cheshire , and the early days of the Spice Girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eating disorders - how to get help How do I get help ?
If you think you may have an eating disorder , even if you are n't sure , see your GP as soon as you can .
They 'll ask you questions about your eating habits and how you 're feeling , and will check your overall health and weight .
If they think you may have an eating disorder , they should refer you to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists .
It can be very hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for help .
It may make things easier if you bring a friend or loved one with you to your appointment .
You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711 .
Chisholm said the group had made the idea of feminism `` more digestible for young people '' .
She added : `` It 's wonderful to see generations growing up feeling empowered by us being up there , doing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we were girls .
`` I think that really is the legacy of the Spice Girls . ''
Geri Horner , or Ginger Spice , shocked the world when she quit the group in 1998 , citing `` differences between us '' .
Chisholm said her departure left them `` absolutely devastated '' .
She added : `` And we really thought she would come back .
But for reasons - her own reasons - she had to go .
That was the time she had to go .
`` I completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was really difficult .
And in all honesty , ( it was ) the beginning of the end for the Spice Girls . ''
Chisholm selected tracks including Stevie Wonder 's I Wish , Fleetwood Mac 's The Chain and Madonna 's Into The Groove .
Her special object was a vintage Martin acoustic guitar and for her book she chose the Dusty Springfield biography Dancing With Demons by Penny Valentine .
Desert Island Discs airs on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds on Sunday at 11.15am .

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Melanie Chisholm has said her daughter gave her the strength to leave her ex-partner.
The 46-year-old Spice Girl, also known as Sporty Spice, was in a 10-year relationship with property developer Thomas Starr until 2012.
They share a daughter called Scarlett who was born in 2009.
Appearing on Desert Island Discs, Chisholm said becoming a mother had "changed" her.
She added: "She has made me braver. She has made me stand up for myself more.
"I make big decisions. Leaving her dad was hard but I wasn't happy and she wasn't happy, and it wasn't the environment I wanted my child to grow up in.
"I couldn't have done that without the strength that I got from her."
The star broke down in tears as she told host Lauren Laverne how she came to become depressed and develop an eating disorder during her time in the Spice Girls.
“I read about myself and wondered who that person was. I am sporty and athletic, but I am quite soft and gentle really,” she says.
“I was described as the plain one at the back. So I tried to make myself perfect. I ended up making myself really ill. I was anorexic for a few years. I was exercising obsessively and I ended up being incredibly depressed. I was in denial.”
(Image: DAILY RECORD)
“I went from being anorexic to having a binge-eating disorder. No matter how much you eat, you can’t fill this hole. My appearance began to change, which was the biggest fear,” she recalls.
She also said she had felt betrayed by her dad after discovering he had fathered another daughter in secret.
"My dad worked away a lot so my mum did all the tough stuff," she said.
"My dad - I saw him at weekends and I went away in the summer with him. He was the wonderful dad who I did all the fun stuff with.
"I had him on this pedestal. Then he had kept a secret from me for 15 years and it took me a few years to get over it because I felt betrayed.
"I kind of felt my childhood had been a bit of a lie."
Chisholm was in her 20s when she met her 15-year-old sibling for the first time.
She continued: "Now it's a wonderful positive thing as I adore her and I have two beautiful nephews. There's a really happy ending but it was a really difficult beginning."
The wide-ranging interview also touched on her working class upbringing in Lancashire and Cheshire, and the early days of the Spice Girls, which were originally called Touch.
Eating disorders - how to get help How do I get help? If you think you may have an eating disorder, even if you aren't sure, see your GP as soon as you can. They'll ask you questions about your eating habits and how you're feeling, and will check your overall health and weight. If they think you may have an eating disorder, they should refer you to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists. It can be very hard to admit you have a problem and ask for help. It may make things easier if you bring a friend or loved one with you to your appointment. You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711.
Chisholm said the group had made the idea of feminism "more digestible for young people".
She added: "It's wonderful to see generations growing up feeling empowered by us being up there, doing the things we were told we couldn't because we were girls.
"I think that really is the legacy of the Spice Girls."
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Geri Horner, or Ginger Spice, shocked the world when she quit the group in 1998, citing "differences between us".
Chisholm said her departure left them "absolutely devastated".
She added: "And we really thought she would come back. But for reasons - her own reasons - she had to go. That was the time she had to go.
"I completely respect that now but at the time it was really difficult. And in all honesty, (it was) the beginning of the end for the Spice Girls."
Chisholm selected tracks including Stevie Wonder's I Wish, Fleetwood Mac's The Chain and Madonna's Into The Groove.
Her special object was a vintage Martin acoustic guitar and for her book she chose the Dusty Springfield biography Dancing With Demons by Penny Valentine.
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birminghammail--2020-02-23--West Brom cash in on key weekend as Slaven Bilic is left with a big call

West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City .
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate .
The only sour note of the entire afternoon was the red card administered to Romaine Sawyers , for a clash with Jamie Paterson - he ’ ll now miss at least the next three matches .
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple : go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so , and more .
Here are the talking points .
What a key weekend and set of results this could be for Albion in their quest for promotion .
Having watched on as Fulham scraped a point at revitalised Derby County on Friday evening , and witnessed Brentford fight back from two goals down to rescue a draw at home to Blackburn Rovers in the lunch-time kick off on Saturday , Albion would have sensed an opportunity before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That Nottingham Forest were held at home to Queens Park Rangers made it an ideal weekend for Albion , provided they could do the business themselves against another of the chasing pack - and boy didn ’ t they .
The scenes at the full time whistle reflected a fanbase and a squad , who shared in the moment as a jubilant collective , that realised this was a big win in the context of the entire campaign .
They of course must do it all over again on Tuesday , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the automatic promotion hopes of another rival , once and for all .
Everyone at Albion , including the player himself , doesn ’ t hold much hope that Sawyers ’ ban will be overturned .
Disagree as Bilic might with the softness of the sending off , the bottom line is that the midfielder raised his hands - that ’ s a big no no in modern football and will likely mean any consideration regarding an appeal will be disregarded .
It does , though , leave Bilic to ponder a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned for .
Sawyers , a mainstay in the side this season , now needs replacing in the next couple of home games ; Rekeem Harper would appear to be the next cab off this particular rank , while the game could come too soon for Gareth Barry .
Chris Brunt is another who could force his way into the side , or Bilic could revisit the relocation of Semi Ajayi - either way , there ’ s a call to be made .
You could argue , too , that a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could do Sawyers good - see Matheus Pereira , who is once again on tip top form after his own suspension recently .
Jake Livermore .
Wow .
This was a powerhouse performance from the Albion captain , who embodies Slaven Bilic on the pitch in this team .
You ’ ve come to expect a ‘ setting of the tone ’ sort of tackle from Livermore in recent weeks , that usually arrives in the opening moments .
Here , it was no different as he launched into firm but fair challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win possession for his side is unparallelled , but he never overdoes it .
Once he ’ s won the ball , he ’ ll usually offload it to one of his teammates with silkier skills than his own .
He might ’ ve scored here , but he did play big hands in both of the first half strikes .
Beyond the game , Livermore takes responsibility ; he was the one who escorted Sawyers down the tunnel , away from further trouble .
He was the one who escorted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who ’ d sneaked past stewards as Robson-Kanu sunk Bristol .
Bilic was gushing in his praise for Livermore , whose contribution he values highly .
It ’ s a terrific chemistry that ’ s playing a key role in Albion ’ s success .
This was Albion ’ s eleventh victory on the road in just 18 matches .
ELEVEN .
That really is a phenomenal tally .
Indeed , as has been pointed out by a footballing stats Twitter account , they ’ re only one more victory away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single season .
That came in the club ’ s recent history , too , back in 2001-02 as Sir Gary Megson led the Baggies to promotion back to the top flight .
Indeed they ’ ve matched the 11 wins from last term , and still have five more trips away from The Hawthorns to come before the curtain falls in May .
It all began on the opening day at Nottingham Forest , and rapidly the ball started to roll - onto Luton , and QPR , and Hull , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won their last three straight , too , scoring seven times in the process , and have the highest number of points away from home of all 91 EFL clubs .
Being able to win away from B71 is as significant a factor as any as to why they find themselves above all others .

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West Brom extended their lead over the play-off chasing pack with a fine performance and emphatic victory at promotion rivals Bristol City.
Callum Robinson opened the scoring and then Hal Robson-Kanu added a goal in each half to give the score-line impressive look at Ashton Gate.
The only sour note of the entire afternoon was the red card administered to Romaine Sawyers, for a clash with Jamie Paterson - he’ll now miss at least the next three matches.
Slaven Bilic made one change to his team - Ahmed Hegazi replaced Kyle Bartley in the back-line - but elsewhere the instructions were simple: go out and deliver as you have been recently - they did so, and more.
Here are the talking points.
Taking full advantage
What a key weekend and set of results this could be for Albion in their quest for promotion.
Having watched on as Fulham scraped a point at revitalised Derby County on Friday evening, and witnessed Brentford fight back from two goals down to rescue a draw at home to Blackburn Rovers in the lunch-time kick off on Saturday, Albion would have sensed an opportunity before they even took to the turf.
That Nottingham Forest were held at home to Queens Park Rangers made it an ideal weekend for Albion, provided they could do the business themselves against another of the chasing pack - and boy didn’t they.
The scenes at the full time whistle reflected a fanbase and a squad, who shared in the moment as a jubilant collective, that realised this was a big win in the context of the entire campaign.
They of course must do it all over again on Tuesday, but that also represents another opportunity to snuff out the automatic promotion hopes of another rival, once and for all.
Fresh dilemma
Everyone at Albion, including the player himself, doesn’t hold much hope that Sawyers’ ban will be overturned.
Disagree as Bilic might with the softness of the sending off, the bottom line is that the midfielder raised his hands - that’s a big no no in modern football and will likely mean any consideration regarding an appeal will be disregarded. It does, though, leave Bilic to ponder a change in personnel he might not otherwise have planned for.
Sawyers, a mainstay in the side this season, now needs replacing in the next couple of home games; Rekeem Harper would appear to be the next cab off this particular rank, while the game could come too soon for Gareth Barry.
Chris Brunt is another who could force his way into the side, or Bilic could revisit the relocation of Semi Ajayi - either way, there’s a call to be made.
You could argue, too, that a couple of weeks out of the firing line could do Sawyers good - see Matheus Pereira, who is once again on tip top form after his own suspension recently.
Captain Fantastic
Jake Livermore. Wow. This was a powerhouse performance from the Albion captain, who embodies Slaven Bilic on the pitch in this team.
You’ve come to expect a ‘setting of the tone’ sort of tackle from Livermore in recent weeks, that usually arrives in the opening moments. Here, it was no different as he launched into firm but fair challenges in the Bristol half.
His hunger to win possession for his side is unparallelled, but he never overdoes it. Once he’s won the ball, he’ll usually offload it to one of his teammates with silkier skills than his own.
He might’ve scored here, but he did play big hands in both of the first half strikes. Beyond the game, Livermore takes responsibility; he was the one who escorted Sawyers down the tunnel, away from further trouble. He was the one who escorted a hyperactive supporter off the pitch, a man who’d sneaked past stewards as Robson-Kanu sunk Bristol.
Bilic was gushing in his praise for Livermore, whose contribution he values highly. It’s a terrific chemistry that’s playing a key role in Albion’s success.
Joy on the road
This was Albion’s eleventh victory on the road in just 18 matches. ELEVEN. That really is a phenomenal tally. Indeed, as has been pointed out by a footballing stats Twitter account, they’re only one more victory away from equalling their all-time away win tally in a single season.
That came in the club’s recent history, too, back in 2001-02 as Sir Gary Megson led the Baggies to promotion back to the top flight. Indeed they’ve matched the 11 wins from last term, and still have five more trips away from The Hawthorns to come before the curtain falls in May.
It all began on the opening day at Nottingham Forest, and rapidly the ball started to roll - onto Luton, and QPR, and Hull, Stoke, Middlesbrough...
They’ve won their last three straight, too, scoring seven times in the process, and have the highest number of points away from home of all 91 EFL clubs. Being able to win away from B71 is as significant a factor as any as to why they find themselves above all others.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Risks, rollickings and Wembley worries - our Aston Villa findings after sorry Southampton showing

The countdown is on - Aston Villa have 11 games to save their season .
A soft Shane Long goal with his groin and Stuart Armstrong passing into an empty net condemned Dean Smith 's side to their 10th defeat from 14 Premier League away matches .
The boss was raging in his post-match press conference , and called out his `` embarrassing '' players , labelling their performance `` the lowest of the low '' .
Smith was the angriest he 's been since that bruising 3-0 defeat by Watford in December - and said the 2-0 loss at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not worse .
SMITH RIGHT TO DIG PLAYERS OUT The gaffer appeared to storm into his post-match briefing , sat down , swivelled on the chair and was prepared to lay it on thick .
He was clearly embarrassed and , in truth , was shocked at what he witnessed .
`` It was a massive surprise , '' he fumed .
`` The thing that hurt me the most was that lack of fight . ''
Smith has continued to back his players all season long and , for me , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out after another horror show on the road .
The sobering statements of `` too many training ground players '' , `` players have played themselves out of a cup final next week '' and `` cowering behind seats '' were bang on the money .
Smith 's challenged his players with that public outburst .
Can they come back fighting or will they wilt after being rollicked ?
We 'll know for sure at Wembley next week .
Pepe Reina had all the time in the world .
Saints were 1-0 up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trademark , caressed ping out of his feet .
The problem was it was way too short a ball for intended target Anwar El Ghazi .
Ezri Konsa was caught underneath it and Ryan Bertrand 's bullet header put Danny Ings in on goal .
Reina , though , redeemed himself with a low stop .
Throughout the 90 minutes , Villa played so short from goal kicks and invited pressure .
Reina would pass five yards to Villa 's centre-backs and , afterwards , Smith said of playing out from the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them on the front foot .
`` We did n't move well enough to get on the ball and make angles and beat the press . ''
Reina 's errors continued .
He hauled down Long after making a hash of a headed clearance , failed to scoop up a loose ball and , at the death , was found wanting after going up for a corner - only for Che Adama to clear to put Armstrong in , the Scottish midfielder leaving Reina red-faced after passing into an empty net .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last thing you do is invite needless pressure .
It 's time to get back to basics and , in short , get rid .
MCGINN 'S RETURN CAN NOT COME QUICK ENOUGH John McGinn popped his boots on for the first time since December 21 back at Bodymoor on Saturday .
The Scottish midfielder posted a photo prior to running and working on the grass to continue his comeback from a fractured ankle .
Villa supporters were rejoicing before kick-off at St Mary 's - and boy how they 've missed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return by mid-March meaning it 'll be 14 , 15 or 16 games Villa have had to go without him .
That 's almost half a season .
Those who have deputised in his absence have struggled - and fans know it .
Trains were n't running from Southampton on Saturday , meaning it was replacement buses towing Villa supporters to and from Winchester railway station .
After the game , a few dozen supporters bellowed out , `` We 've got McGinn , super John McGinn '' on platform two knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will - save Villa 's season .
`` He 's got a little bit of William Wallace about him , '' Smith said previously , and Villa need a Braveheart character amongst this lot all right .
Roll on McGinn 's return , it can not come quick enough .
`` Players have played themselves out of another cup final next week , '' was Smith 's throw-away line at gone 5pm yesterday .
Changes will be aplenty - but Villa 's lack of midfield options is alarming .
Douglas Luiz will fortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will shore things up , though , and you would n't rule out Villa going back to the 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 system they used during the first half of the season .
I think Orjan Nyland will start in goal with Ahmed Elmohamady , Bjorn Engels , Conor Hourihane and Trezeguet all coming into the starting XI .
Keinan Davis will be pushing , too , but a start under the famous Arch could just be a step too far following his return from a hamstring injury .
Freddie Guilbert , Ezri Konsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well off the boil at St Mary 's , with the latter appearing to throw in the towel after just 28 minutes after taking a whack to the face .
The Dutchman did n't want no more - and Villa need much more sterner characters if they 're to fight back off the canvas in the weeks and months to come .
HOURIHANE SAID IT : WE 'VE GOT TO STICK TOGETHER The Irish midfielder appeared to have a spat with a supporter in the away end after the final whistle .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the record straight : `` I spoke to you at the end today .
To clarify , I meant to use your head , we are better , not being critical .
UTV . ''
Hourihane duly responded while on the team bus back , Tweeting : `` No problem mate .
Just wanted to see what you meant that ’ s all , because I care and hurting just as much as you .
Sticking together is the only way out of this .
UTV . ''
Now that 's exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked one of Villa 's brightest players after coming on with 30 minutes to go , immediately linking up with Jack Grealish who put Trezeguet in .
But Hourihane 's spot on , the Villa faithful must stick with the players and vice-versa .
It ca n't turn toxic like yesteryear , that simply ca n't happen because we know how it all ends .
Turmoil .
The players need to take their medicine , suck it up and come back even stronger than before to prove a point that Villa mean business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the road needs to stop .
Then , it 's about building momentum .
This time last year Villa were yet to go on that record-breaking 10-game winning streak .
A similar vein of form will be needed if Smith 's Villa are to get out of the mire they 're currently in .
Let 's see what they 've got at Wembley .

The countdown is on - Aston Villa have 11 games to save their season.
A soft Shane Long goal with his groin and Stuart Armstrong passing into an empty net condemned Dean Smith's side to their 10th defeat from 14 Premier League away matches.
The boss was raging in his post-match press conference, and called out his "embarrassing" players, labelling their performance "the lowest of the low".
Smith was the angriest he's been since that bruising 3-0 defeat by Watford in December - and said the 2-0 loss at St Mary's was on par if not worse.
SMITH RIGHT TO DIG PLAYERS OUT
The gaffer appeared to storm into his post-match briefing, sat down, swivelled on the chair and was prepared to lay it on thick. He was clearly embarrassed and, in truth, was shocked at what he witnessed. "It was a massive surprise," he fumed. "The thing that hurt me the most was that lack of fight."
Smith has continued to back his players all season long and, for me, it's only right to finally dig them out after another horror show on the road. The sobering statements of "too many training ground players", "players have played themselves out of a cup final next week" and "cowering behind seats" were bang on the money. Smith's challenged his players with that public outburst. Can they come back fighting or will they wilt after being rollicked? We'll know for sure at Wembley next week.
REINA TAKING TOO MANY RISKS
Pepe Reina had all the time in the world. Saints were 1-0 up - and the Spaniard opted for a trademark, caressed ping out of his feet. The problem was it was way too short a ball for intended target Anwar El Ghazi. Ezri Konsa was caught underneath it and Ryan Bertrand's bullet header put Danny Ings in on goal. Reina, though, redeemed himself with a low stop.
Throughout the 90 minutes, Villa played so short from goal kicks and invited pressure. Reina would pass five yards to Villa's centre-backs and, afterwards, Smith said of playing out from the back: "Within five minutes we put them on the front foot.
"We didn't move well enough to get on the ball and make angles and beat the press."
Reina's errors continued. He hauled down Long after making a hash of a headed clearance, failed to scoop up a loose ball and, at the death, was found wanting after going up for a corner - only for Che Adama to clear to put Armstrong in, the Scottish midfielder leaving Reina red-faced after passing into an empty net. When you're down the bottom, the last thing you do is invite needless pressure. It's time to get back to basics and, in short, get rid.
(Image: Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
MCGINN'S RETURN CANNOT COME QUICK ENOUGH
John McGinn popped his boots on for the first time since December 21 back at Bodymoor on Saturday. The Scottish midfielder posted a photo prior to running and working on the grass to continue his comeback from a fractured ankle.
Villa supporters were rejoicing before kick-off at St Mary's - and boy how they've missed him in that middle. McGinn is expected to return by mid-March meaning it'll be 14, 15 or 16 games Villa have had to go without him. That's almost half a season.
Those who have deputised in his absence have struggled - and fans know it. Trains weren't running from Southampton on Saturday, meaning it was replacement buses towing Villa supporters to and from Winchester railway station. After the game, a few dozen supporters bellowed out, "We've got McGinn, super John McGinn" on platform two knowing the relentless Scot can - and probably will - save Villa's season. "He's got a little bit of William Wallace about him," Smith said previously, and Villa need a Braveheart character amongst this lot all right. Roll on McGinn's return, it cannot come quick enough.
EXPECT WHOLESALE CHANGES FOR WEMBLEY
"Players have played themselves out of another cup final next week," was Smith's throw-away line at gone 5pm yesterday. Changes will be aplenty - but Villa's lack of midfield options is alarming. Douglas Luiz will fortunately probably keep his place. The boss will shore things up, though, and you wouldn't rule out Villa going back to the 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 system they used during the first half of the season.
I think Orjan Nyland will start in goal with Ahmed Elmohamady, Bjorn Engels, Conor Hourihane and Trezeguet all coming into the starting XI. Keinan Davis will be pushing, too, but a start under the famous Arch could just be a step too far following his return from a hamstring injury. Freddie Guilbert, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause and El Ghazi were well off the boil at St Mary's, with the latter appearing to throw in the towel after just 28 minutes after taking a whack to the face. The Dutchman didn't want no more - and Villa need much more sterner characters if they're to fight back off the canvas in the weeks and months to come.
(Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
HOURIHANE SAID IT: WE'VE GOT TO STICK TOGETHER
The Irish midfielder appeared to have a spat with a supporter in the away end after the final whistle. The fan called Hourihane out on Twitter to put the record straight: "I spoke to you at the end today. To clarify, I meant to use your head, we are better, not being critical. UTV."
Hourihane duly responded while on the team bus back, Tweeting: "No problem mate. Just wanted to see what you meant that’s all, because I care and hurting just as much as you. Sticking together is the only way out of this. UTV."
Now that's exactly the attitude supporters want. The 29-year-old looked one of Villa's brightest players after coming on with 30 minutes to go, immediately linking up with Jack Grealish who put Trezeguet in.
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But Hourihane's spot on, the Villa faithful must stick with the players and vice-versa. It can't turn toxic like yesteryear, that simply can't happen because we know how it all ends. Turmoil.
The players need to take their medicine, suck it up and come back even stronger than before to prove a point that Villa mean business. First and foremost, the flakiness on the road needs to stop. Then, it's about building momentum. This time last year Villa were yet to go on that record-breaking 10-game winning streak. A similar vein of form will be needed if Smith's Villa are to get out of the mire they're currently in. Let's see what they've got at Wembley.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--Play-offs, a Blues hero and an Owls anti-hero - Birmingham City talking points from Sheffield Wednes

Play-offs, a Blues hero and an Owls anti-hero - Birmingham City talking points from Sheffield Wednesday draw

Birmingham City snatched a last-gasp point when Scott Hogan volleyed home in injury time to salvage a 3-3 draw .
Blues twice took the lead in the first half , then trailed in the second , but dug deep to deny Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk the victory he so obviously craved .
Here ’ s what stood out from a breathless match of error , incident and a smattering of excellence .
Blues have scored some very good goals this season - Ivan Sunjic ’ s piledriver at Derby and Maxime Colin ’ s headed finish to the pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Until 4.55pm on Saturday , when Scott Hogan produced a breathtakingly skilful finish that is surely a contender for Goal of the Season .
The whole build up was an oasis of precision in what had been a slightly chaotic second half from the hosts .
Marc Roberts ’ ball forward , Lukas Jutkiewicz ’ s towering knockdown both combining to give Hogan a chance with a high difficulty tariff .
The 27-year-old barely broke stride and volleyed adroitly past Cameron Dawson .
It was the kind of ‘ goal out of nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last term but Blues haven ’ t provided too often this .
There ’ s a grudging acknowledgement at St Andrew ’ s that Barry Bannan is a very good Championship midfielder .
He certainly added to that reputation in this game , scoring and playing well despite carrying an injury .
Not that his display nor goal will have done anything to endear him to a fanbase all too aware of his previous employers .
If beating Lee Camp from distance wasn ’ t bad enough , running off celebrating with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tad inflammatory .
But not as much as the knee slide in front of the Kop nor the cynical slashing down of Jude Bellingham when the 16-year-old threatened to mount a second half counter attack .
The Scot clearly has no interest in winning over the grudging sceptics .
The Monk-Clotet situation seems done .
They look as though they have agreed to disagree .
Monk shook Clotet ’ s hand before the game : “ Apparently I ’ m not a man if I don ’ t do that so , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he noted afterwards .
The two also embarked on a long conversation at the end of the match , after which Clotet admitted both had something to say .
“ He spoke his mind , I spoke my mind and that ’ s it.
” The pair hardly seem reconciled but they seem set to go their separate ways and draw the curtain down on a public controversy which began last November .
The play-off bid was always a very unlikely one after Blues lost ground earlier in the season .
Indeed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since we were all concerned about dropping through the back door rather than leaving through the front .
Even though Hogan helped Blues retain their unbeaten run , Preston ’ s victory against Hull meant the gap to the top six stretched from nine to 11 points .
With only 12 games to go Blues are going to have to average a point more per match than the team currently in sixth .
Realistically that ’ s not going to happen and the best route to Wembley might be through the FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least nice to have options .

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Birmingham City snatched a last-gasp point when Scott Hogan volleyed home in injury time to salvage a 3-3 draw.
Blues twice took the lead in the first half, then trailed in the second, but dug deep to deny Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk the victory he so obviously craved.
Here’s what stood out from a breathless match of error, incident and a smattering of excellence.
Hogan hero
Blues have scored some very good goals this season - Ivan Sunjic’s piledriver at Derby and Maxime Colin’s headed finish to the pretty patterns against Blackburn stick out most.
Until 4.55pm on Saturday, when Scott Hogan produced a breathtakingly skilful finish that is surely a contender for Goal of the Season.
The whole build up was an oasis of precision in what had been a slightly chaotic second half from the hosts.
Marc Roberts’ ball forward, Lukas Jutkiewicz’s towering knockdown both combining to give Hogan a chance with a high difficulty tariff.
The 27-year-old barely broke stride and volleyed adroitly past Cameron Dawson. It was the kind of ‘goal out of nothing’ that Che Adams used to produce last term but Blues haven’t provided too often this.
Anti-hero
There’s a grudging acknowledgement at St Andrew’s that Barry Bannan is a very good Championship midfielder.
He certainly added to that reputation in this game, scoring and playing well despite carrying an injury.
Not that his display nor goal will have done anything to endear him to a fanbase all too aware of his previous employers.
If beating Lee Camp from distance wasn’t bad enough, running off celebrating with his hands cupped to his ears was a tad inflammatory.
But not as much as the knee slide in front of the Kop nor the cynical slashing down of Jude Bellingham when the 16-year-old threatened to mount a second half counter attack. The Scot clearly has no interest in winning over the grudging sceptics.
Friendly fire
The Monk-Clotet situation seems done. They look as though they have agreed to disagree.
Monk shook Clotet’s hand before the game: “Apparently I’m not a man if I don’t do that so, I decided to be a man,” he noted afterwards.
The two also embarked on a long conversation at the end of the match, after which Clotet admitted both had something to say. “He spoke his mind, I spoke my mind and that’s it.”
The pair hardly seem reconciled but they seem set to go their separate ways and draw the curtain down on a public controversy which began last November.
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Play-Off
The play-off bid was always a very unlikely one after Blues lost ground earlier in the season.
Indeed, it’s only a few weeks since we were all concerned about dropping through the back door rather than leaving through the front.
Even though Hogan helped Blues retain their unbeaten run, Preston’s victory against Hull meant the gap to the top six stretched from nine to 11 points.
With only 12 games to go Blues are going to have to average a point more per match than the team currently in sixth.
Realistically that’s not going to happen and the best route to Wembley might be through the FA Cup. Or not. It’s at least nice to have options.


birminghammail--2020-02-23--M6 update over injuries after lorry crash leaves motorway shut in both directions

Drivers using the M6 are advised to allow extra time for journeys on Sunday after a horror crash near Walsall - with both drivers walking away unscathed .
The alert has been issued by Highways England after a huge crash in the early hours of Sunday morning , after two HGVs were involved in a major incident .
Highways England is telling motorists across the Midlands to take alternative routes if possible - potentially causing a major headache for Black Country drivers .
The statement comes from the agency following an incident near Walsall today ( Sunday , February 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of the second day of the weekend .
Both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M6 are closed at junction 10 following a collision involving two HGVs shortly after 3am today ( Sunday ) .
One of the lorries has overturned spilling its load of baking products across the carriageway .
The Central Motorway Police Group confirmed there were no injuries - `` luckily '' , according to the agency .
There is also extensive damage to a stretch of the central reservation barrier and two lighting columns have been knocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorway is expected to be closed for most of the day while recovery takes place and repairs are carried out .
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at junction 10 .
Highways England is the government-owned company responsible for modernising , maintaining and operating England ’ s motorways and major A roads .
For live traffic updates follow the @ HighwaysWMIDS Twitter feed .
The Highways England 24/7 customer contact centre team can also provide up-to-the minute information on 0300 123 5000 .

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Drivers using the M6 are advised to allow extra time for journeys on Sunday after a horror crash near Walsall - with both drivers walking away unscathed.
The alert has been issued by Highways England after a huge crash in the early hours of Sunday morning, after two HGVs were involved in a major incident.
Highways England is telling motorists across the Midlands to take alternative routes if possible - potentially causing a major headache for Black Country drivers.
The statement comes from the agency following an incident near Walsall today (Sunday, February 23), which unfolded during the early hours of the second day of the weekend.
Both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M6 are closed at junction 10 following a collision involving two HGVs shortly after 3am today (Sunday).
One of the lorries has overturned spilling its load of baking products across the carriageway.
The Central Motorway Police Group confirmed there were no injuries - "luckily", according to the agency.
There is also extensive damage to a stretch of the central reservation barrier and two lighting columns have been knocked down, Highways England added.
The motorway is expected to be closed for most of the day while recovery takes place and repairs are carried out.
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at junction 10.
Highways England is the government-owned company responsible for modernising, maintaining and operating England’s motorways and major A roads.
For live traffic updates follow the @HighwaysWMIDS Twitter feed. The Highways England 24/7 customer contact centre team can also provide up-to-the minute information on 0300 123 5000.