birminghammail--2020-09-15--Five in hospital after serious crash

Five in hospital after serious crash

Five people were rushed to hospital after a serious crash in Bromsgrove .
Emergency services were called to the A38 Birmingham Road at around 10pm on Monday , September 14 after a crash involving two cars .
One man was treated for potentially serious injuries and taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
Two others in the same car suffered injuries not believed to be serious but were also taken to hospital by ambulance .
Two men from the second vehicle were treated for minor injuries and made their own way to hospital .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Crews from Bromsgrove were called at 10.15pm on September 14 to an collision involving two cars on the A38 Birmingham Road , Bromsgrove .
`` There were two male casualties in one vehicle and one female and two male casualties in the other .
`` Ambulance and police also attended .
All casualties were handed to the care of paramedics and initially treated at the scene .
`` Fire Service personnel assisted in releasing casualties from one of the vehicles .
The incident was closed at 11.50pm . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ One of our ambulance crews came across a two car collision at 10.16pm last night at the junction of the A38 and Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove .
`` Further resources were sent to the scene to assist the crew .
We sent an additional ambulance , two paramedic officers , the HART team and the MERIT car with a critical care paramedic and doctor on board .
`` Crews identified five patients altogether .
In one car , were three patients .
One of them , a man , was treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
`` A woman also in the car , was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and conveyed to QE in Birmingham .
`` The third patient from that vehicle was treated for minor injuries and taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further treatment .
`` In the second vehicle were two men .
Both were treated for minor injuries and made their own way to hospital .
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Five people were rushed to hospital after a serious crash in Bromsgrove.
Emergency services were called to the A38 Birmingham Road at around 10pm on Monday, September 14 after a crash involving two cars.
One man was treated for potentially serious injuries and taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
Two others in the same car suffered injuries not believed to be serious but were also taken to hospital by ambulance.
Two men from the second vehicle were treated for minor injuries and made their own way to hospital.
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Bromsgrove were called at 10.15pm on September 14 to an collision involving two cars on the A38 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove.
"There were two male casualties in one vehicle and one female and two male casualties in the other.
"Ambulance and police also attended. All casualties were handed to the care of paramedics and initially treated at the scene.
"Fire Service personnel assisted in releasing casualties from one of the vehicles. The incident was closed at 11.50pm."
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “One of our ambulance crews came across a two car collision at 10.16pm last night at the junction of the A38 and Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove.
"Further resources were sent to the scene to assist the crew. We sent an additional ambulance, two paramedic officers, the HART team and the MERIT car with a critical care paramedic and doctor on board.
"Crews identified five patients altogether. In one car, were three patients. One of them, a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
"A woman also in the car, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and conveyed to QE in Birmingham.
"The third patient from that vehicle was treated for minor injuries and taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further treatment.
"In the second vehicle were two men. Both were treated for minor injuries and made their own way to hospital.”


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Crystal Palace make loan offer for Aston Villa target Said Benrahma - report

Crystal Palace are keen on signing Aston Villa transfer target Said Benrahma and have made an offer to loan him for the 2020-21 season , according to reports .
The Sun claimed over the weekend that Palace were keen on the Brentford forward , who has been linked with a move to Villa and their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea .
Now website 90min.com say that Palace are going to make an initial approach to loan him for the upcoming season and then buy him in the summer .
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Crystal Palace are keen on signing Aston Villa transfer target Said Benrahma and have made an offer to loan him for the 2020-21 season, according to reports.
The Sun claimed over the weekend that Palace were keen on the Brentford forward, who has been linked with a move to Villa and their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
Now website 90min.com say that Palace are going to make an initial approach to loan him for the upcoming season and then buy him in the summer.
It is said that Benrahma is not sure about a move to Selhurst Park and could even stay at Brentford for another campaign if there are no suitable options for him this season.
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Benrahma did not play in Brentford's 1-0 defeat to Birmingham City at the weekend, with his head coach Thomas Frank saying at his pre-match press conference: "If the price is right for (Benrahma) we're open because that's the way the club operates."
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birminghammail--2020-09-15--Villa fans still hoping for Abraham return after Chelsea call

There was no run-out for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham at Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday evening - and his exclusion sparked something of a debate among Aston Villa supporters .
Abraham is fondly remembered at Villa Park for his loan spell in 2018-19 that bore 26 goals as the Lions returned to the Premier League .
He netted 19 goals for club and country last term as Frank Lampard ’ s main striker , but the Blues have since recruited Timo Werner - the German international started in the victory over Brighton .
With new signing Kai Havertz and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Loftus-Cheek also getting the nod , and with Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech to return and Olivier Giroud also in contention , Villa fans don ’ t envisage Abraham getting as many chances to impress at Stamford Bridge this season .
The striker himself has previously outlined his intentions to remain at the club and fight for his place amid intense competition , but that hasn ’ t stopped Villa supporters hoping he might yet return to B6 - be it on another loan or otherwise .
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Google Play Store and App Store Sladico : No Tammy start or sub appearance tonight in # ChelseaFC win over # Brighton ... Cheeky season long loan ?
Kian James : Didn ’ t watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t tell me Chelsea played a chocolate bar formation with Loftus Cheek up front over Tammy or Giroud Martyn : Why would Tammy stay at Chelsea ?
Kai : No way are both Giroud and Tammy Abraham benched so RLC can play Doing a Villa : If Tammy can ’ t even get any minutes against Brighton then he may as well come on loan to us Chet Manley : Only the first match , but Tammy on the Chelsea bench today has me really want him coming home to the Villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
I ’ m sure Lampard will find minutes for him , but a guy can dream ... ... .
Tez500 : No Tammy tonight and that ’ s before Ziyech and Pulisic are fit .
Villa Chris : Apparently we were interested in Tammy a few weeks back but he said he wanted to fight for his place at Chelsea .
I honestly think we ’ ll go all in for him next summer .
Roscoe : Tammy is going to rot on Chelsea ’ s bench .
I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a loan to buy option worst case ... .
Beach Boys 1 : They won ’ t go for Tammy , love them to .

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There was no run-out for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham at Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday evening - and his exclusion sparked something of a debate among Aston Villa supporters.
Abraham is fondly remembered at Villa Park for his loan spell in 2018-19 that bore 26 goals as the Lions returned to the Premier League.
He netted 19 goals for club and country last term as Frank Lampard’s main striker, but the Blues have since recruited Timo Werner - the German international started in the victory over Brighton.
With new signing Kai Havertz and Abraham’s fellow England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek also getting the nod, and with Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech to return and Olivier Giroud also in contention, Villa fans don’t envisage Abraham getting as many chances to impress at Stamford Bridge this season.
The striker himself has previously outlined his intentions to remain at the club and fight for his place amid intense competition, but that hasn’t stopped Villa supporters hoping he might yet return to B6 - be it on another loan or otherwise.
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Aston Villa fans on Abraham’s situation
Sladico : No Tammy start or sub appearance tonight in #ChelseaFC win over #Brighton... Cheeky season long loan?
Sam : We’re gonna end up with Tammy Abraham...
Zeus_AVFC : No minutes for Tammy tonight
Kian James: Didn’t watch the game unfortunately but please don’t tell me Chelsea played a chocolate bar formation with Loftus Cheek up front over Tammy or Giroud
Martyn : Why would Tammy stay at Chelsea ?
Kai : No way are both Giroud and Tammy Abraham benched so RLC can play
Doing a Villa : If Tammy can’t even get any minutes against Brighton then he may as well come on loan to us
Chet Manley : Only the first match, but Tammy on the Chelsea bench today has me really want him coming home to the Villa. Had the same feeling with Axel last season. I’m sure Lampard will find minutes for him, but a guy can dream.......
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Tez500 : No Tammy tonight and that’s before Ziyech and Pulisic are fit.
Villa Chris: Apparently we were interested in Tammy a few weeks back but he said he wanted to fight for his place at Chelsea. I honestly think we’ll go all in for him next summer.
Roscoe : Tammy is going to rot on Chelsea’s bench. I’d love to see him come in late as a loan to buy option worst case....
Beach Boys 1: They won’t go for Tammy, love them to.


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Birmingham Covid-19 test fears after surge in demand

A leading professor in Birmingham has slammed the way testing is taking place in the country and says there are `` underlying issues '' .
This comes after there has been a massive demand for tests , leading professors and other medical professionals to speak out .
Professor Alan McNally , director of the institute of microbiology and infection at the University of Birmingham , who helped set up the Milton Keynes Lighthouse Lab , told BBC Breakfast there were “ clearly underlying issues which nobody wants to tell us about ” , plus a surge in demand for tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surge in demand ( and ) I think our stated capacity is very different from actually how many tests can be run in a given day , ” he said .
“ It ’ s very worrying that we seem to be in a situation before really we ’ ve come into autumn and winter where we ’ ve maxed out the number of tests we can do in the country , and that is very concerning.
” But he said a surge in demand for tests “ was always going to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ Anyone with a child will tell you that respiratory infections peak as schools go back in September .
“ The worry is that we are not getting clear information on where the problems are and it seems that there ’ s been a lack of foresight and planning for this to occur.
” Sir John Bell , regius professor of medicine at Oxford University , who has been advising ministers , said the speed at which more people would need tests had been underestimated and warned that the problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signs of strain on testing capabilities causing large queues , people reporting they have been unable to get tests and others being offered tests hundreds of miles from their homes .
The problems are also contributing to staff absences , with some health workers having to self-isolate because they or members of their household are unable to get tests .
Sir John told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ I think what ’ s going wrong is the second wave .
“ A month ago they had spare capacity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think what has been underestimated was the speed at which the second wave would arrive , but also the pressure put on the system from children returning to school , and the testing demands associated with that , and people increasingly out and about .
“ So , I think they are definitely behind the curve in terms of getting the necessary tests for what we need today.
” Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted last week that there had been “ challenges in access to tests ” but insisted that “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapidly and close to home ” .
Home Secretary Priti Patel told BBC Breakfast it was “ unacceptable ” that some people were struggling to get tests , and “ much more work needs to be undertaken with Public Health England ” .
She said more testing slots and home testing kits were being made available and the “ majority of tests ” were available within a 10-mile radius .

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A leading professor in Birmingham has slammed the way testing is taking place in the country and says there are "underlying issues".
This comes after there has been a massive demand for tests, leading professors and other medical professionals to speak out.
Professor Alan McNally, director of the institute of microbiology and infection at the University of Birmingham, who helped set up the Milton Keynes Lighthouse Lab, told BBC Breakfast there were “clearly underlying issues which nobody wants to tell us about”, plus a surge in demand for tests.
“I think there is a surge in demand (and) I think our stated capacity is very different from actually how many tests can be run in a given day,” he said.
“It’s very worrying that we seem to be in a situation before really we’ve come into autumn and winter where we’ve maxed out the number of tests we can do in the country, and that is very concerning.”
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But he said a surge in demand for tests “was always going to happen at this time of year”.
He added: “Anyone with a child will tell you that respiratory infections peak as schools go back in September.
“The worry is that we are not getting clear information on where the problems are and it seems that there’s been a lack of foresight and planning for this to occur.”
Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at Oxford University, who has been advising ministers, said the speed at which more people would need tests had been underestimated and warned that the problem could get worse.
It comes amid signs of strain on testing capabilities causing large queues, people reporting they have been unable to get tests and others being offered tests hundreds of miles from their homes.
The problems are also contributing to staff absences, with some health workers having to self-isolate because they or members of their household are unable to get tests.
Sir John told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think what’s going wrong is the second wave.
“A month ago they had spare capacity in testing – significant spare capacity – but I think what has been underestimated was the speed at which the second wave would arrive, but also the pressure put on the system from children returning to school, and the testing demands associated with that, and people increasingly out and about.
“So, I think they are definitely behind the curve in terms of getting the necessary tests for what we need today.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted last week that there had been “challenges in access to tests” but insisted that “the vast majority of people get their tests rapidly and close to home”.
Home Secretary Priti Patel told BBC Breakfast it was “unacceptable” that some people were struggling to get tests, and “much more work needs to be undertaken with Public Health England”.
She said more testing slots and home testing kits were being made available and the “majority of tests” were available within a 10-mile radius.


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Student and staff member test positive for Covid-19 at college

Dudley College has been hit with two confirmed coronavirus cases .
A student and a member of staff have both @ @ @ @ @ it has been revealed .
An alert on the college 's website said : `` @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus across all Dudley College campuses .
One is a student at the Evolve @ @ @ @ @ a staff member at the Construction Apprentice Training ( CAT ) Centre .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ .
All necessary steps to ensure the safety of other learners and staff have been @ @ @ @ @ reporting all cases to Dudley Council and Public Health England and acting on their advice @ @ @ @ @ The college now requires all staff , students and visitors to wear face coverings on @ @ @ @ @ , communal areas and courtyard entrances .
Mask are optional when in classes and workshops @

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Dudley College has been hit with two confirmed coronavirus cases.
A student and a member of staff have both tested positive for Covid-19, it has been revealed.
An alert on the college's website said: "We have two confirmed cases of coronavirus across all Dudley College campuses. One is a student at the Evolve campus, the other is a staff member at the Construction Apprentice Training (CAT) Centre.
"We wish them a swift recovery. All necessary steps to ensure the safety of other learners and staff have been taken.
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"We are reporting all cases to Dudley Council and Public Health England and acting on their advice in all matters."
The college now requires all staff, students and visitors to wear face coverings on site when walking through corridors, communal areas and courtyard entrances.
Mask are optional when in classes and workshops.


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Staff at Birmingham McDonald's test positive for Covid-19

Two McDonald 's employees at separate Birmingham restaurants have tested positive for Covid-19 , BirminghamLive can reveal .
The staff members work at Bordesley Green , off Belchers Lane , and at the Yardley eatery on Coventry Road , it is understood .
They have been told to quarantine for 14 days , while other staff members they came into contact with have also had to isolate .
McDonald 's allayed fears of a spread to customers due to safety features in place including screens and shields .
Both restaurants have also been deep cleaned .
McDonald 's confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month and in Yardley last week .
`` I was told that staff members have Covid at these restaurants and have been asked to quarantine , '' a source told BirminghamLive .
`` One of them - I 'm not sure which - had worked two shifts before finding out they were positive .
So there may be a risk that the virus has been passed on .
I ’ ve not been told anything else since so assuming no one has got it . ''
A McDonald 's spokesman told BirminghamLive : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bordesley Green restaurant self-isolated , having tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` As a precautionary measure the restaurant was deep cleaned and all employees were contacted .
Last week one employee at our Yardley restaurant self-isolated , having tested positive for Covid-19 , and again as a precautionary measure the restaurant was deep cleaned and all employees were informed .
`` We have a number of safety measures in place to help keep our people safe , including temperature checks at the start of each shift , face coverings , regular hand washing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Two McDonald's employees at separate Birmingham restaurants have tested positive for Covid-19, BirminghamLive can reveal.
The staff members work at Bordesley Green, off Belchers Lane, and at the Yardley eatery on Coventry Road, it is understood.
They have been told to quarantine for 14 days, while other staff members they came into contact with have also had to isolate.
McDonald's allayed fears of a spread to customers due to safety features in place including screens and shields. Both restaurants have also been deep cleaned.
McDonald's confirmed the positive cases occurred in Bordesley Green last month and in Yardley last week.
"I was told that staff members have Covid at these restaurants and have been asked to quarantine," a source told BirminghamLive.
"One of them - I'm not sure which - had worked two shifts before finding out they were positive. So there may be a risk that the virus has been passed on. I’ve not been told anything else since so assuming no one has got it."
A McDonald's spokesman told BirminghamLive: “Last month one employee at our Bordesley Green restaurant self-isolated, having tested positive for Covid-19.
"As a precautionary measure the restaurant was deep cleaned and all employees were contacted. Last week one employee at our Yardley restaurant self-isolated, having tested positive for Covid-19, and again as a precautionary measure the restaurant was deep cleaned and all employees were informed.
"We have a number of safety measures in place to help keep our people safe, including temperature checks at the start of each shift, face coverings, regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser."


birminghammail--2020-09-15--School's bid over troubled woods where child ran out screaming

People from `` every continent except Antarctica '' have supported a Walsall school 's bid to take over woodland plagued by anti-social behaviour .
Radleys Woods in Rushall has become a magnet for drug-taking , teenage thugs throwing sticks and stones , arson while an illegal racetrack has also been created there .
Juli Copley , head teacher at Radleys Primary School which is situated next to the area , said on Friday ( September 12 ) a pupil came out of the woods screaming after picking up a sharp that had been discarded .
She presented a petition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full meeting of Walsall Council on Monday ( September 14 ) calling for the public space to be given to the school .
As well as combating the problems they and the community suffers , Mrs Copley said it would enable them to gain 'Forest School ' status and enhance the children 's education .
This is the third time the school has attempted to take over Radleys Wood but efforts in 2012 and 2018 failed to materialise .
Mrs Copley said : `` We applied a petition within the local community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , staff , the community and the world at large .
In fact , from every continent apart from Antarctica .
`` We have very little green space at all and it 's important with our children returning post Covid to give them the opportunity of access to open areas .
`` We have a tiny bit of land for nearly 300 children so what the woodland would do for us is let us physically deliver the curriculum .
`` More importantly , we could extend the mental health and wellbeing work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly important as some of our children have returned with significant weight gain .
`` There has been a significant increase in the last two years in anti-social behaviour .
We have had a racetrack dug through the woodland and it is in danger of being destroyed .
`` We 've had numerous fires .
On Friday , when the children were going home a child came out screaming after picking up a sharp .
`` We 've had teenagers who regularly throw bricks over the gates at the children , they swear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We want to be able to provide a safe haven for both our children to access but also to create an area so the local community know we can eradicate that anti-social behaviour .
`` For the council , we 're all expected to do more for less and what we would do if we were gifted the woodland and the surrounding area would be to pay for it . ''
Council leader Mike Bird said : `` We all see the passion Mrs Copley has in relation to not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is designated public open space and therefore it will need to be referred to cabinet where hopefully we will come forward with a proposal that will satisfy the school . ''
Councillors Oliver Butler and Chris Towe , portfolio holders for clean and green and schools respectively , both said they supported the idea .

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People from "every continent except Antarctica" have supported a Walsall school's bid to take over woodland plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Radleys Woods in Rushall has become a magnet for drug-taking, teenage thugs throwing sticks and stones, arson while an illegal racetrack has also been created there.
Juli Copley, head teacher at Radleys Primary School which is situated next to the area, said on Friday (September 12) a pupil came out of the woods screaming after picking up a sharp that had been discarded.
She presented a petition, carrying more than 2,100 signatures, at a full meeting of Walsall Council on Monday (September 14) calling for the public space to be given to the school.
As well as combating the problems they and the community suffers, Mrs Copley said it would enable them to gain 'Forest School' status and enhance the children's education.
This is the third time the school has attempted to take over Radleys Wood but efforts in 2012 and 2018 failed to materialise.
Mrs Copley said: "We applied a petition within the local community and had over 2,176 signatories from children, staff, the community and the world at large. In fact, from every continent apart from Antarctica.
"We have very little green space at all and it's important with our children returning post Covid to give them the opportunity of access to open areas.
"We have a tiny bit of land for nearly 300 children so what the woodland would do for us is let us physically deliver the curriculum.
"More importantly, we could extend the mental health and wellbeing work and promote our active lifestyle and that is particularly important as some of our children have returned with significant weight gain.
"There has been a significant increase in the last two years in anti-social behaviour. We have had a racetrack dug through the woodland and it is in danger of being destroyed.
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"We've had numerous fires. On Friday, when the children were going home a child came out screaming after picking up a sharp.
"We've had teenagers who regularly throw bricks over the gates at the children, they swear at them, throw branches and sticks.
"We want to be able to provide a safe haven for both our children to access but also to create an area so the local community know we can eradicate that anti-social behaviour.
"For the council, we're all expected to do more for less and what we would do if we were gifted the woodland and the surrounding area would be to pay for it."
Council leader Mike Bird said: "We all see the passion Mrs Copley has in relation to not only the school but the children.
"This is designated public open space and therefore it will need to be referred to cabinet where hopefully we will come forward with a proposal that will satisfy the school."
Councillors Oliver Butler and Chris Towe, portfolio holders for clean and green and schools respectively, both said they supported the idea.


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Murder investigation underway after man, 31, stabbed to death in Bartley Green

A murder investigation is under way after a man was fatally stabbed in Bartley Green .
Police and paramedics were called to a property in Lutley Grove , shortly before 8.30pm on Monday , September 21 , following reports that a man had been knifed .
Medics treated the 31-year-old victim at the scene before he was transferred to hospital , where he died .
Another man , aged 33 , was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody today ( 15 September ) .
A post mortem examination will take place in due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the homicide unit , said : “ We have made rapid progress overnight and we are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this investigation .
“ A scene is still being held while our team forensically examine the property.
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“ We treated one man for potentially life threatening injuries and he was taken on blue lights to hospital.
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A murder investigation is under way after a man was fatally stabbed in Bartley Green.
Police and paramedics were called to a property in Lutley Grove, shortly before 8.30pm on Monday, September 21, following reports that a man had been knifed.
Medics treated the 31-year-old victim at the scene before he was transferred to hospital, where he died.
Another man, aged 33, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody today (15 September).
A post mortem examination will take place in due course.
Det Insp Jim Colclough, from the homicide unit, said: “We have made rapid progress overnight and we are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this investigation.
“A scene is still being held while our team forensically examine the property.”
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called at 8.15pm to reports of a stabbing in Lutley Grove.
“Two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended.
“We treated one man for potentially life threatening injuries and he was taken on blue lights to hospital.”
Anyone with information can contact us with information, via live chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 4306 of 14/09.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Hospital staff test positive for Covid-19

A `` very small number '' of Walsall Manor Hospital employees are currently self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ the `` appropriate action '' had been taken to ensure the safety of patients and @ @ @ @ @ Dr Matthew Lewis , medical director at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ staff have tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` All appropriate action has been taken to @ @ @ @ @ patients and colleagues and we would like to reassure our community that our services remain @ @ @ @ @ ” While the hospital 's emergency department remains fully open to patients , it is @ @ @ @ @ .
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Staff at a Black Country hospital have contracted coronavirus.
A "very small number" of Walsall Manor Hospital employees are currently self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust said the "appropriate action" had been taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff following the outbreak.
Dr Matthew Lewis, medical director at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “A very small number of staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
"All appropriate action has been taken to ensure the safety of our patients and colleagues and we would like to reassure our community that our services remain open, available and safe.”
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birminghammail--2020-09-15--Diversity 'to star in BGT Xmas special' after controversial BLM show

Reports suggest that Diversity is set to star on Britain 's Got Talent Christmas Special show at the end of the year .
The popular dance group was recently in hot water after there was a massive number of complaints to Ofcom when the group decided to do a Black Lives Matter-inspired show .
The performance amassed 21,673 complaints to the broadcast regulator but now it has been reported that the group may return to the show that started it all later in the year .
A source told The Sun : `` Some of the biggest acts in BGT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with another act , whether it ’ s a singer , magician or even an animal act “ The idea is that they will collaborate and create a unique , one-off performance for fans .
“ There was talk about creating super-groups — for example , putting together the best dance acts and the best magic acts to compete against one another — but that ’ s out of the window . ''
The insider added that Diversity , Marc Spelmann ( aka I Am X ) and Susan Boyle were at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bosses at the channel are also hopeful that they will be able to have studio audience to vote on their favourite acts .
They continued : `` But with Covid guidelines changing so often , this is something that ’ s not been completely decided yet .
“ Either way , it ’ s going to be something really special.
” However , Ashley Banjo hit back at the complaints and said in a statement : `` It 's been a lot , everything from racial abuse to threats , to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to give light to it , I 'm not going to give it any more time than it deserves .
`` But a lot of the negativity , the nastiness , and the racism shows exactly why these performances and exactly why this conversation that has arisen is so necessary .
Racism is very real , I 've known it before and I definitely know it now . ''
*Britain 's Got Talent returns on Saturday on ITV .

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Reports suggest that Diversity is set to star on Britain's Got Talent Christmas Special show at the end of the year.
The popular dance group was recently in hot water after there was a massive number of complaints to Ofcom when the group decided to do a Black Lives Matter-inspired show.
The performance amassed 21,673 complaints to the broadcast regulator but now it has been reported that the group may return to the show that started it all later in the year.
A source told The Sun : " Some of the biggest acts in BGT history will be coming back to perform with another act, whether it’s a singer, magician or even an animal act
“The idea is that they will collaborate and create a unique, one-off performance for fans.
“There was talk about creating super-groups — for example, putting together the best dance acts and the best magic acts to compete against one another — but that’s out of the window."
The insider added that Diversity, Marc Spelmann (aka I Am X) and Susan Boyle were at the top of the wish list for ITV.
Bosses at the channel are also hopeful that they will be able to have studio audience to vote on their favourite acts.
They continued: "But with Covid guidelines changing so often, this is something that’s not been completely decided yet.
“Either way, it’s going to be something really special.”
(Image: ITV/BGT)
However, Ashley Banjo hit back at the complaints and said in a statement: "It's been a lot, everything from racial abuse to threats, to just some really nasty stuff. I'm not going to give light to it, I'm not going to give it any more time than it deserves.
"But a lot of the negativity, the nastiness, and the racism shows exactly why these performances and exactly why this conversation that has arisen is so necessary. Racism is very real, I've known it before and I definitely know it now."
*Britain's Got Talent returns on Saturday on ITV .


birminghammail--2020-09-15--Priti Patel 'would call the cops' if her neighbours broke the rules

One of the Government 's cabinet ministers has said she would call the police if she saw her neighbours were breaking the rules .
At the start of the week , the Government introduced the new 'Rule of Six ' measure in order to stop people from gathering in large groups either inside or outside .
And today , Birmingham has entered into a local lockdown where it prohibits people from gathering inside homes after a large spike of cases in the city and other areas .
But the question in many people 's minds is - should I call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours is breaking the rules ?
And how would I go about it .
Many say they would but some people would leave it up to personal choice .
Yesterday Kit Malthouse , the Policing Minister , said anyone concerned about people breaking the rules could call the non-emergency police number 101 , reports the Mirror .
And today Ms Patel said she would join the ranks of people calling police if she had to .
The Home Secretary told BBC Breakfast “ I don ’ t spend my time looking into people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think anybody would want to take responsibility and make sure we ’ re not spreading this awful disease .
`` If I saw gatherings of more than six people , clearly I would report that . ''
Speaking to Sky News she added : `` If I saw something that I thought was inappropriate then quite frankly I would effectively call police .
`` It ’ s not about dobbing in neighbours , I think it ’ s all about us taking personal responsibility .
`` If there was a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call the police .
`` Anyone who is effectively defying the rules , they will be helping to spread coronavirus .
That is not a good thing . ''
But there are concerns about how over-stretched police will cope with the demand of enforcing the law .
No10 yesterday admitted officers were unlikely to hand out £100 fines on the first day of the law - as they still do not have formal guidance from the College of Policing .
The law bans `` mingling '' between groups in pubs and makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with one barrister telling the Mirror it will be `` impossible '' to enforce .
Ms Patel boasted 4,336 police officers have been hired so far under a new recruitment drive .
But numbers were cut by more than 20,000 under Tory governments since 2010 .
The rule of six launched after coronavirus cases spiralled in England .
Imperial College London research claims cases are now doubling every week and the R number is 1.7 - with transmission strongest among the young .
Critics say the rise could be down to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardest-hit areas struggling to get a test .
Ms Patel today claimed : `` It is wrong to say that tests are not available .
New booking slots are being made available every single day . ''
But people across areas with extra local restrictions , such as Birmingham and Greater Manchester , have complained of not being able to get tested for Covid-19 .

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One of the Government's cabinet ministers has said she would call the police if she saw her neighbours were breaking the rules.
At the start of the week, the Government introduced the new 'Rule of Six' measure in order to stop people from gathering in large groups either inside or outside.
And today, Birmingham has entered into a local lockdown where it prohibits people from gathering inside homes after a large spike of cases in the city and other areas.
But the question in many people's minds is - should I call the police if I see that my neighbours is breaking the rules? And how would I go about it.
Many say they would but some people would leave it up to personal choice.
Yesterday Kit Malthouse, the Policing Minister, said anyone concerned about people breaking the rules could call the non-emergency police number 101, reports the Mirror.
And today Ms Patel said she would join the ranks of people calling police if she had to.
The Home Secretary told BBC Breakfast “I don’t spend my time looking into people’s gardens" but added: "I think anybody would want to take responsibility and make sure we’re not spreading this awful disease.
"If I saw gatherings of more than six people, clearly I would report that."
Speaking to Sky News she added: "If I saw something that I thought was inappropriate then quite frankly I would effectively call police.
"It’s not about dobbing in neighbours, I think it’s all about us taking personal responsibility.
"If there was a big party taking place it would be right to call the police.
"Anyone who is effectively defying the rules, they will be helping to spread coronavirus. That is not a good thing."
But there are concerns about how over-stretched police will cope with the demand of enforcing the law.
No10 yesterday admitted officers were unlikely to hand out £100 fines on the first day of the law - as they still do not have formal guidance from the College of Policing.
The law bans "mingling" between groups in pubs and makes exceptions for "significant" life events - with one barrister telling the Mirror it will be "impossible" to enforce.
Ms Patel boasted 4,336 police officers have been hired so far under a new recruitment drive. But numbers were cut by more than 20,000 under Tory governments since 2010.
The rule of six launched after coronavirus cases spiralled in England. Imperial College London research claims cases are now doubling every week and the R number is 1.7 - with transmission strongest among the young.
Critics say the rise could be down to a testing crisis that has left people in hardest-hit areas struggling to get a test.
Ms Patel today claimed: "It is wrong to say that tests are not available. New booking slots are being made available every single day."
But people across areas with extra local restrictions, such as Birmingham and Greater Manchester, have complained of not being able to get tested for Covid-19.


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Slaven Bilic explains what's happening with Filip Krovinovic

Slaven Bilic is refusing to even contemplate the notion that West Bromwich Albion might miss out on their No .
1 target .
The Baggies boss has never hidden his desire to bring Filip Krovinovic back to The Hawthorns .
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I don ’ t even want to think about it , ” Bilic said .
“ Every day when I walk into the training ground I ask about him .
“ Why ?
Because last year he played a lot of games for us .
“ He was brilliant on the pitch .
You can be versatile with him on the pitch , you can change systems without changing the players .
“ He improved a lot , he started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals .
He got assists .
“ Everybody loves him .
He makes every player around him better - he is one of those - silent or using heroes .
“ That is why every day I ask has he come , is it improving , is it improving ?
That ’ s how high I value him and everybody else also.
” Bilic also revealed the reason Krovinovic had not returned yet is simply financial .
“ Budget .
Budget - we have to find some money for a loan or whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a strong will , we want here , everybody wants him here .
“ I heard there is a possibility also from Benfica - that is why I am optimistic regarding Filip .
“ As i said , i would be very , very disappointed if he doesn ’ t come back .
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Slaven Bilic is refusing to even contemplate the notion that West Bromwich Albion might miss out on their No. 1 target.
The Baggies boss has never hidden his desire to bring Filip Krovinovic back to The Hawthorns.
Indeed he has made considerable headway getting last season’s band back together with Grady Diangana, Callum Robinson and Matheus Pereira’s loans all made permanent.
However, a deal to restore Krovinovic to his squad is so far yet to be struck - with time starting to tick down on next month’s transfer deadline.
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The prospect of the 25-year-old remaining with Benfica, or worse still going somewhere else, is almost too much to bear.
“I will be extremely disappointed if it doesn’t happen. I don’t even want to think about it,” Bilic said.
“Every day when I walk into the training ground I ask about him.
“Why? Because last year he played a lot of games for us.
“He was brilliant on the pitch. You can be versatile with him on the pitch, you can change systems without changing the players.
“He improved a lot, he started to shoot on goal, to score goals. He got assists.
“Everybody loves him. He makes every player around him better - he is one of those - silent or unsung heroes.
“That is why every day I ask has he come, is it improving, is it improving? That’s how high I value him and everybody else also.”
Bilic also revealed the reason Krovinovic had not returned yet is simply financial.
“Budget. Budget - we have to find some money for a loan or whatever.
“He wants to come there is a strong will, we want here, everybody wants him here.
“I heard there is a possibility also from Benfica - that is why I am optimistic regarding Filip.
“As i said, i would be very, very disappointed if he doesn’t come back.”


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Carabao Cup fourth round draw LIVE

Carabao Cup fourth round draw LIVE

Aston Villa will face either Stoke City or Gillingham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup if Dean Smith 's side beat Bristol City next week .
Villa travel to Ashton Gate to take on the Championship side in the third round on Thursday ( 7pm kick-off ) and a home tie in the next round awaits the winners .
West Bromwich Albion will also be at home - against either Fulham or Sheffield Wednesday - if Slaven Bilic 's side beat Brentford on Tuesday ( 7pm kick-off ) .
Draws are being conducted one round in advance this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to prepare for potential matches .
Villa eased into round three with a 3-1 victory over League One Burton Albion on Tuesday .
Despite an early scare when the hosts raced into the lead through Colin Daniel inside two minutes , Villa earned a comfortable win with Jack Grealish and Keinan Davis on target in the second half after a debut goal from Ollie Watkins .
For West Brom , goals from Rekeem Harper , Hal Robson-Kanu and Callum Robinson ensured they avoided any banana skins at The Hawthorns against EFL newcomers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in how they lined up against Leicester City in Sunday 's Premier League defeat , began under pressure from a confident looking Harrogate but soon assumed control of proceedings on Wednesday night .

Aston Villa will face either Stoke City or Gillingham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup if Dean Smith's side beat Bristol City next week.
Villa travel to Ashton Gate to take on the Championship side in the third round on Thursday (7pm kick-off) and a home tie in the next round awaits the winners.
West Bromwich Albion will also be at home - against either Fulham or Sheffield Wednesday - if Slaven Bilic's side beat Brentford on Tuesday (7pm kick-off).
Draws are being conducted one round in advance this season to give teams and broadcasters extra time to prepare for potential matches.
Villa eased into round three with a 3-1 victory over League One Burton Albion on Tuesday.
Despite an early scare when the hosts raced into the lead through Colin Daniel inside two minutes, Villa earned a comfortable win with Jack Grealish and Keinan Davis on target in the second half after a debut goal from Ollie Watkins.
For West Brom, goals from Rekeem Harper, Hal Robson-Kanu and Callum Robinson ensured they avoided any banana skins at The Hawthorns against EFL newcomers Harrogate Town.
Albion, vastly different in how they lined up against Leicester City in Sunday's Premier League defeat, began under pressure from a confident looking Harrogate but soon assumed control of proceedings on Wednesday night.


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Nuno responds to Diogo Jota questions after Wolves omission

Diogo Jota ’ s absence from the Wolverhampton Wanderers squad for the Carabao Cup exit to Stoke City has sparked confusion .
The 23-year-old forward was at Molineux before the game and could be seen in conversation with his teammates on the pitch .
Jota wasn ’ t named in the 18-man squad though and Nuno Espirito Santo wasn ’ t able to give an explanation afterwards .
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“ We have a small squad , all of the options are good but today they were not available for the game .
“ These are decisions that we have to make .
We have to know what the moment of the season is .
It was a quick turnaround but we have to take care of the players .
“ We have decisions to make and we have to continue .
“ When a player is not on the squad list , sometimes you see the match squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a list but nothing strange.
” Jota ’ s form dipped towards the end of last season and he has lost his place in the starting XI .
The Portuguese was an unused substitute in Wolves ' victory over Sheffield United on Monday .
When asked whether Jota will be involved against Manchester City in Wolves ' next Premier League game , Nuno said : `` I don ’ t know , we have to see .
He was not on the squad list .
Period . ''

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Diogo Jota’s absence from the Wolverhampton Wanderers squad for the Carabao Cup exit to Stoke City has sparked confusion.
The 23-year-old forward was at Molineux before the game and could be seen in conversation with his teammates on the pitch.
Jota wasn’t named in the 18-man squad though and Nuno Espirito Santo wasn’t able to give an explanation afterwards.
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“Him and Max (Kilman) were not available for this game,” said Nuno. “We have a small squad, all of the options are good but today they were not available for the game.
“These are decisions that we have to make. We have to know what the moment of the season is. It was a quick turnaround but we have to take care of the players.
“We have decisions to make and we have to continue.
“When a player is not on the squad list, sometimes you see the match squad and stay away. We have to make a list but nothing strange.”
Jota’s form dipped towards the end of last season and he has lost his place in the starting XI.
The Portuguese was an unused substitute in Wolves' victory over Sheffield United on Monday.
When asked whether Jota will be involved against Manchester City in Wolves' next Premier League game, Nuno said: "I don’t know, we have to see. He was not on the squad list. Period."


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Wolves player ratings after surprise Carabao Cup exit to Stoke

Jacob Brown bagged a late winner for Stoke City at Molineux to dump Wolverhampton Wanderers out of the Carabao Cup .
A dull game came to life in the final minutes as former West Bromwich Albion man James McClean fed Brown to net the decisive goal .
The 1-0 defeat means Stoke progress to the third round to take on Gillingham and Wolves - who were the highest ranked team in round two - make a swift exit .
Aside from a few glimpses of Fabio Silva ’ s attacking talents , it was a very quiet first half .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deadlock but couldn ’ t stab his effort past Adam Davies after good work from Adama Traore on the right flank .
Better chances would arrive after the break and Silva missed a gilt-edged one with around 15 minutes to go .
Pedro Neto ’ s free-kick was headed back across goal to Silva but he inexplicably shot wide from six yards with the goal at his mercy .
And the visitors made Wolves pay as McClean marauded forward down the left before combining with ex-Molineux man Steven Fletcher to set Brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s shot was straight at stand-in goalkeeper John Ruddy but he couldn ’ t keep it out .
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The goalkeeper can have no excuses and should have stopped it .
Boly didn ’ t have an awful lot to do but produced an excellent block to deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winner .
Boly was exposed on the second occasion with Brown finding space behind him to fire past Ruddy .
A quiet night ’ s work for Coady with most of Stoke ’ s attacking play in front of him and his defensive colleagues before they were caught napping by Brown .
Saiss didn ’ t need to reproduce the heroics of Monday with Wolves rarely troubled .
The defence will be disappointed with how easily they were dismantled in the build-up to Brown ’ s winner .
The young Dane acquitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was rarely troubled defensively down Wolves ’ right .
The Belgian tried to support Wolves ’ attacking play in the first half but he wasn ’ t able to contribute anything of note .
Neves tried to set the tempo in Wolves ’ midfield but they never got going .
He was left frustrated by Silva ’ s decision to shoot on sight late on rather than tee him up .
The wing-back missed his chance to stake a claim for a starting position with a very timid showing .
We saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the energy and enthusiasm going forward that we ’ ve come to expect .
Traore looked the most dangerous player in old gold throughout but he was reasonably well handled by Stoke , who doubled up at every opportunity .
His final ball wasn ’ t what we ’ ve come to expect though and one ballooned delivery in the latter stages summed up Wolves ’ night .
The 18-year-old was in the wars up against Stoke ’ s three central defenders and took two kicks from Bruno Martins Indi either side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earning the Dutchman a booking .
Silva showed some very clever movement at times but couldn ’ t provide the killer touch when a couple of decent opportunities presented themselves .
The last of Silva ’ s chances was a sitter with the striker somehow poking an effort wide despite being unmarked and just six yards out .
Vitinha drifted between central midfield and the left of Wolves ’ attack while he was on the field .
This wasn ’ t the best game for Vitinha to showcase his talents but he looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those pockets of space in between the lines .
Added attacking impetus and created a few openings after coming on .
Nuno would have wanted to give his star man a night off but circumstances didn ’ t allow it .
He couldn ’ t find his rhythm after coming on .
Floated a few crosses in but there wasn ’ t a Wolves player on the end of them .

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Jacob Brown bagged a late winner for Stoke City at Molineux to dump Wolverhampton Wanderers out of the Carabao Cup.
A dull game came to life in the final minutes as former West Bromwich Albion man James McClean fed Brown to net the decisive goal.
The 1-0 defeat means Stoke progress to the third round to take on Gillingham and Wolves - who were the highest ranked team in round two - make a swift exit.
Aside from a few glimpses of Fabio Silva’s attacking talents, it was a very quiet first half.
The £35million striker went closest to breaking the deadlock but couldn’t stab his effort past Adam Davies after good work from Adama Traore on the right flank.
Better chances would arrive after the break and Silva missed a gilt-edged one with around 15 minutes to go.
Pedro Neto’s free-kick was headed back across goal to Silva but he inexplicably shot wide from six yards with the goal at his mercy.
And the visitors made Wolves pay as McClean marauded forward down the left before combining with ex-Molineux man Steven Fletcher to set Brown up for the winner.
Brown’s shot was straight at stand-in goalkeeper John Ruddy but he couldn’t keep it out.
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John Ruddy 4
Ruddy is his own biggest critic and he will be furious that he let Brown’s shot past him. The goalkeeper can have no excuses and should have stopped it.
Willy Boly 5
Boly didn’t have an awful lot to do but produced an excellent block to deny Stoke substitute Brown moments before he grabbed the winner.
Boly was exposed on the second occasion with Brown finding space behind him to fire past Ruddy.
Conor Coady 6
A quiet night’s work for Coady with most of Stoke’s attacking play in front of him and his defensive colleagues before they were caught napping by Brown.
Romain Saiss 6
Saiss didn’t need to reproduce the heroics of Monday with Wolves rarely troubled. The defence will be disappointed with how easily they were dismantled in the build-up to Brown’s winner.
Oskar Buur 6
The young Dane acquitted himself well on a rare start and was rarely troubled defensively down Wolves’ right.
Leander Dendoncker 5
The Belgian tried to support Wolves’ attacking play in the first half but he wasn’t able to contribute anything of note.
Ruben Neves 5
Neves tried to set the tempo in Wolves’ midfield but they never got going. He was left frustrated by Silva’s decision to shoot on sight late on rather than tee him up.
Ruben Vinagre 5
The wing-back missed his chance to stake a claim for a starting position with a very timid showing. We saw a few of his trademark step-overs but nothing like the energy and enthusiasm going forward that we’ve come to expect.
Adama Traore 6
Traore looked the most dangerous player in old gold throughout but he was reasonably well handled by Stoke, who doubled up at every opportunity.
His final ball wasn’t what we’ve come to expect though and one ballooned delivery in the latter stages summed up Wolves’ night.
(Image: Getty)
Fabio Silva 6
The 18-year-old was in the wars up against Stoke’s three central defenders and took two kicks from Bruno Martins Indi either side of half time, with the second earning the Dutchman a booking.
Silva showed some very clever movement at times but couldn’t provide the killer touch when a couple of decent opportunities presented themselves.
The last of Silva’s chances was a sitter with the striker somehow poking an effort wide despite being unmarked and just six yards out.
Vitinha 6
Vitinha drifted between central midfield and the left of Wolves’ attack while he was on the field.
This wasn’t the best game for Vitinha to showcase his talents but he looks very comfortable in possession, particularly in those pockets of space in between the lines.
SUBS
Pedro Neto (for Vitinha, 60) 7
Added attacking impetus and created a few openings after coming on.
Raul Jimenez (for Buur, 66) 6
Nuno would have wanted to give his star man a night off but circumstances didn’t allow it. He couldn’t find his rhythm after coming on.
Daniel Podence (for Dendoncker, 77) 6
Floated a few crosses in but there wasn’t a Wolves player on the end of them.
Not used: Patricio, Marcal, Moutinho, Shabani


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Brewster to Villa latest as manager drops transfer hint

Rhian Brewster is one of the names in the frame as Aston Villa 's search for another new striker goes on .
With Wesley Moraes still recovering from injury and Mbwana Samatta struggling for goals , Dean Smith is keen to recruit additional firepower ahead of the Premier League season .
He 's already snapped up Ollie Watkins from Brentford and reports in the national press have suggested Villa could now turn to their attentions to the Liverpool youngster Brewster .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ few strikers and most on loan , '' said Wilder .
`` Rhian is one we have talked about and spoken to Liverpool about .
`` We need to bring another one in .
We have looked at the situation of losing Lys as well for a little while and we need to find that quality from within and to add as well would make us stronger and a more complete group .
`` As you understand it ’ s difficult to source and we are not in a situation to do what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or people might expect us to do .
`` We will keep working hard and smart and we will keep going to fill that gap .
We are looking to bring one in at the top of the pitch and that is still the case . ''
Villa were linked with a loan move for Brewster back in January .
Ultimately , Smith would sign Samatta as Brewster would join Championship side Swansea City .
After an impressive stint in south Wales , the 20-year-old returned to Anfield , but reports linking him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the start of August , Goal.com reported that Villa were one of a host of clubs keen on signing Brewster .
Those reports were then backed up by the Telegraph , who claim that Smith could sanction a big-money bid for the striker .
Villa 's search for a new striker went into 'overdrive ' according to the Sun , who doubled down on the interest in Brewster .
They add that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could 'sacrifice ' the youngster in order to fund some of his own spending .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insist on inserting a buy-back clause to sanction a permanent exit .
Villa 's top-flight rivals have reportedly had a bid for Brewster accepted by Liverpool .
Fourth Official ( via the Liverpool Echo ) report a fee has been agreed for a permanent deal which will contain a clause allowing Klopp 's side to buy Brewster back from Bramall Lane for a set price .
Who else is interested ?
Wilder 's Blades as well as Newcastle , Brighton , Fulham and Crystal Palace were all linked back in August .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United could sanction a double swoop for Brewster and fellow Liverpool striker and Villa target Divock Origi .
There is also interest from the Championship , with Swansea keen to bring him back to the club and from recently relegated trio , Norwich City , Bournemouth and Watford .
Football Insider report that Newcastle abandoned their pursuit , however , after learning the frontman is not available on loan .
What Brewster has said With an impressive loan spell behind him , Brewster has revealed that he wants to stay with Klopp 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to be at Liverpool next season .
I want to be fighting for a spot to play , '' he told The Beautiful Game podcast .
`` Who is not going to want to play at the home of the champions ?
`` I don ’ t really want to go on loan , but if that ’ s the best thing for me to do , to go away and get more game time , then that ’ s what I ’ m going to do .
`` Realistically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Klopp has used Brewster since his return from Swansea , he notched a goal for the Reds in a pre-season fixture with Salzburg , before coming off the bench in the Community Shield at Wembley .
Brewster missed a penalty as Arsenal won the traditional season curtain-raiser , but ahead of that game , he hinted the striker 's future could lie away from Anfield .
`` In the moment , he is [ part of the plan now ] , '' he said .
`` We will have to see what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or so .
`` We want to use Rhian and want to help Rhian as well , so that 's why we have to make decisions , but not now .
`` He looks really promising .
Goals are the most important thing in the football world and obviously he can score goals .
`` He 's still a young boy .
Especially in his position , as a number nine , up front , experience helps a lot .
We have to see how we can give him experience .
Is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Rhian Brewster is yet to be involved for Liverpool this season after the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal in August.
The striker has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace, while it's claimed Championship club Swansea City are interested in re-signing him after his successful loan spell in Wales last term.
Villa have allowed Mbwana Samatta to join Fenerbahce, meaning Dean Smith may well need to sign another striker before the end of the the window.
However, a report from The Star claims that Brewster's entourage are keen for him to make the move to Sheffield United and link up with Chris Wilder.
Here's an overview of Brewster's situation at present...
Wilder responds as Brewster 'set to complete' Sheffield United move
Brewster is poised to complete a £23.5million move to Bramall Lane.
The Liverpool Echo reports the forward travelled to join up with Chris Wilder's side on Thursday night ahead of carrying out a medical.
The club-record fee for the Blades includes a 15 per cent sell on-clause as well as a buy-back clause.
Wilder was asked about Brewster's situation at a press conference today (Friday) and said: “I can’t confirm that it’s all been done, we have been in negotiations for a while and he has been on our radar.
“Discussions with club and player still ongoing, nothing to announce this minute but we are down the line, will confirm it then, but as we are now, nothing over the line.”
Liverpool buy-back clause 'revealed'
Reports in the national press say Sheffield United have been open to including a clause allowing Liverpool to buy Brewster back for a set fee of £40million in order to boost their chances of completing a deal.
That saw them move ahead of Crystal Palace and other rivals in the race to sign him.
Palace bid a 'total fabrication'
Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish reacted angrily to claims his club had lodged a £19million bid for Brewster last week.
Sky Sports claimed the offer included £6m in add-ons and a £37m buy-back clause in the Reds' favour. But Parish took to Twitter to dismiss the story - describing it as a 'total fabrication'.
Palace are believed to be among the interested parties but Parish's comment suggests nothing is imminent.
Villa's interest
Villa were linked with a loan move for Brewster back in January. Ultimately, Smith would sign Samatta and Brewster joined Championship side Swansea City.
After an impressive stint in south Wales, the 20-year-old returned to Anfield, but reports linking him with an exit have remained extensive.
At the start of August, Goal.com reported that Villa were one of a host of clubs keen on signing Brewster.
Those reports were then backed up by the Telegraph, who claim that Smith could sanction a big-money bid for the striker.
Villa's search for a new striker went into 'overdrive' according to the Sun, who doubled down on the interest in Brewster. They add that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could 'sacrifice' the youngster in order to fund some of his own spending.
It has been widely reported the Reds would insist on inserting a buy-back clause to sanction a permanent exit.
Who else was interested?
Wilder's Blades as well as Newcastle, Brighton, Fulham and Palace were all linked back in August. The Mirror also suggested that newly promoted Leeds United could sanction a double swoop for Brewster and fellow Liverpool striker and Villa target Divock Origi.
There is also interest from the Championship, with Swansea keen to bring him back to the club and from recently relegated trio, Norwich City, Bournemouth and Watford.
Football Insider report that Newcastle abandoned their pursuit, however, after learning the frontman is not available on loan.
What Brewster has said
With an impressive loan spell behind him, Brewster initially revealed that he wanted to stay with Klopp's champions this term.
"Ultimately, I want to be at Liverpool next season. I want to be fighting for a spot to play," he told The Beautiful Game podcast.
"Who is not going to want to play at the home of the champions?
"I don't really want to go on loan, but if that’s the best thing for me to do, to go away and get more game time, then that's what I'm going to do.
"Realistically, I want to play for Liverpool."
But with first team minutes seemingly unattainable, Brewster's stance is thought to have changed.
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Klopp's stance
Earlier in the window Klopp appeared to suggest that the door could be open for Brewster to leave the club.
"Rhian is our player, a wonderful kid and big, big talent, he scored very nice goals in pre-season," said Klopp.
"There is so much going on. What I can say is that we are really with him, thoughtful about him and what is best for his development and how we can use him.
"Nothing is decided otherwise they'd be there already."


birminghammail--2020-09-17--West Brom fans pile in after Villa and Samatta transfer update

West Brom have been linked with a surprise move for Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta .
The 27-year-old was an £8.5million arrival at Villa Park from Belgian club Genk in January having finished as top scorer in the Pro League in the 2018/19 season .
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I ’ d take him as long as there is another coming in as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nowhere near premier quality Russell Hill : Oh dear no thanks .
Had half a season to settle in but won ’ t get you 10-15 goals @ jastle68 : As a fanbase I do laugh at us .
If we ’ d been after Samatta minus Villa .
We ’ d be fine with it .
I ’ d rather have Grant or Deeney or Gray .
But writing ppl off before they ’ ve kicked a ball nvr sits well .
Sorry .
@ albion_gaming : The sad thing is Samatta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Langstond78 : 1 goal in 14 games is not what we need , I think even Robson Kanu will do better than that @ mr_dead_2012 : Hopefully a ploy to get Huddersfield to accept our bid .
@ Stevotop : Underwhelming to say the least @ baggiedave70 : Samatta ... are we getting that desperate

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West Brom have been linked with a surprise move for Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta.
The 27-year-old was an £8.5million arrival at Villa Park from Belgian club Genk in January having finished as top scorer in the Pro League in the 2018/19 season.
But with Villa having broken their transfer record to land Ollie Watkins from Brentford - and planning on bringing in another forward - Samatta looks to be surplus to requirements.
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Albion fans aren’t that struck by the idea:
Christopher Short: I think he would be good with our fantastic wide players. I’d take him as long as there is another coming in as well.
Marc Champ George: No thankyou! Nowhere near premier quality
Russell Hill: Oh dear no thanks. Had half a season to settle in but won’t get you 10-15 goals
Steve Cartland: Clearly can’t afford to buy grant
Karandip Cheema: Id value him 5m
@jastle68: As a fanbase I do laugh at us. If we’d been after Samatta minus Villa. We’d be fine with it. I’d rather have Grant or Deeney or Gray. But writing ppl off before they’ve kicked a ball nvr sits well. Sorry.
@albion_gaming: The sad thing is Samatta would be our best striker atm
@Langstond78: 1 goal in 14 games is not what we need, I think even Robson Kanu will do better than that
@mr_dead_2012: Hopefully a ploy to get Huddersfield to accept our bid.
@Stevotop: Underwhelming to say the least
@wbabossco: Decent in the air
@baggiedave70: Samatta... are we getting that desperate


birminghammail--2020-09-17--Dean Smith told how to solve 'fierce' dilemma after Villa transfer

Tom Heaton is n't ready to return to Dean Smith 's thinking just yet but when he does the Aston Villa boss will have options in the goalkeeper position .
Heaton is due to return in October from the knee ligament injury he sustained in January having worked through an extensive recovery programme .
When back fit , the England intentional will find fierce competition waiting in the form of Emiliano Martinez .
Martinez became Villa 's third summer signing earlier this week , following on from deals for Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins .
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And fans have sent a clear message to the head coach about who should take the gloves this season .
A whopping 75 percent of supporters who took part in a BirminghamLive survey want to see Martinez as first-choice .
21 percent voted for Heaton , Steer attracted 2 percent of the vote and Nyland and Kaliniic each had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the move unfolded , Martinez told Villa TV : `` I 've been at Arsenal 10 , 11 years , fighting for my spot .
When I won those two trophies , the FA Cup and the Community Shield , I spoke to my family and said it 's time to have a new challenge .
`` When Aston Villa gave me the opportunity to fight for the spot and play loads of Premier League games , that 's why I decided to come here .
I trust the process and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe we can do a good season at Villa . ''
Villa 's goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler played a leading role in the move for Martinez before Smith sealed the deal .
`` He told me he wants me here .
'You 'll be an important player for us , you 're a good man in the dressing room and you 're going to add something we do n't have here ' , '' Martinez said of his conversations with Smith prior to joining Villa .
`` He explained why he wants me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club and the playing style he wants to achieve . ''

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Tom Heaton isn't ready to return to Dean Smith's thinking just yet but when he does the Aston Villa boss will have options in the goalkeeper position.
Heaton is due to return in October from the knee ligament injury he sustained in January having worked through an extensive recovery programme.
When back fit, the England intentional will find fierce competition waiting in the form of Emiliano Martinez.
Martinez became Villa's third summer signing earlier this week, following on from deals for Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins.
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Having cost around £20m, he is expected to become Smith's first-choice stopper for the time being and will start in Monday's Premier League opener versus Sheffield United.
Villa also have Jed Steer on the books as well as Orjan Nyland - who played against Burton midweek - and Lovre Kalinic, although the latter pair are expected to depart before the transfer window closes.
And fans have sent a clear message to the head coach about who should take the gloves this season.
A whopping 75 percent of supporters who took part in a BirminghamLive survey want to see Martinez as first-choice.
21 percent voted for Heaton, Steer attracted 2 percent of the vote and Nyland and Kaliniic each had a share of one percent.
Asked how the move unfolded, Martinez told Villa TV: "I've been at Arsenal 10, 11 years, fighting for my spot. When I won those two trophies, the FA Cup and the Community Shield, I spoke to my family and said it's time to have a new challenge.
"When Aston Villa gave me the opportunity to fight for the spot and play loads of Premier League games, that's why I decided to come here. I trust the process and the manager's playing style. I truly believe we can do a good season at Villa."
Villa's goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler played a leading role in the move for Martinez before Smith sealed the deal.
"He told me he wants me here. 'You'll be an important player for us, you're a good man in the dressing room and you're going to add something we don't have here'," Martinez said of his conversations with Smith prior to joining Villa.
"He explained why he wants me here and told me the process of the club and the playing style he wants to achieve."