birminghammail--2020-07-13--Championship boss reveals talks with Aston Villa loanee James Bree

Nathan Jones has revealed he held 'frank ' talks with James Bree , with suggestions some elements of the game were not important to him .
Bree joined Luton Town on-loan last summer when Graeme Jones was in charge , with Nathan returning to Kenilworth Road while the Championship season was suspended .
And after starting on the bench in the opening couple of fixtures , the Aston Villa loanee has made his way into Jones ' starting XI as the Hatters battle against the drop .
And speaking to Luton Today , Jones has revealed the home truths that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a hit in the Premier League .
Asked if he could play in the top-flight , the Hatters boss said : “ Absolutely , I ’ ve been very impressed with him .
“ We spoke to him , we spoke frankly to him , because I did n't think certain elements of his games meant enough to him .
“ So we spoke to him and we were honest , he 's bought into that and the boy ’ s an athlete , has wonderful quality .
“ He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me and I 'm really , really pleased to have him as I really think there ’ s a player there .
Jones added : “ He still needs work , which all young players do .
`` He 's maturing and developing and he ’ s really taking on board certain things we 've talked to him about .
“ So credit to him , there ’ s still a long way to go , the levels where he has to get to , but since I 've come in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him.
” Bree has one-year left on his deal with Villa , after last playing under Dean Smith in January of last year .

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Nathan Jones has revealed he held 'frank' talks with James Bree, with suggestions some elements of the game were not important to him.
Bree joined Luton Town on-loan last summer when Graeme Jones was in charge, with Nathan returning to Kenilworth Road while the Championship season was suspended.
And after starting on the bench in the opening couple of fixtures, the Aston Villa loanee has made his way into Jones' starting XI as the Hatters battle against the drop.
And speaking to Luton Today, Jones has revealed the home truths that were shared - but has backed him to be a hit in the Premier League.
Asked if he could play in the top-flight, the Hatters boss said: “Absolutely, I’ve been very impressed with him.
“We spoke to him, we spoke frankly to him, because I didn't think certain elements of his games meant enough to him.
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“So we spoke to him and we were honest, he's bought into that and the boy’s an athlete, has wonderful quality.
“He's developing, he's done fantastically well for me and I'm really, really pleased to have him as I really think there’s a player there.
Jones added: “He still needs work, which all young players do.
"He's maturing and developing and he’s really taking on board certain things we've talked to him about.
“So credit to him, there’s still a long way to go, the levels where he has to get to, but since I've come in, I've been very, very impressed with him.”
Bree has one-year left on his deal with Villa, after last playing under Dean Smith in January of last year.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Police appeal after car ‘interfered with’ in street

Police have issued an appeal after a car was interfered with on a Worcestershire street .
West Mercia Police have released two images of a man they want to trace as 'they may be able to help with the investigation ' .
They relate to an incident in Barlich Way in Redditch on Monday , June 8 at around 2am .
PC Danny Fulford posted the appeal on Twitter and said : “ We are appealing for witnesses following an interference with a motor vehicle on Barlich Way , Redditch .
“ Officers would like to speak to the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they may be able to help with the investigation .
“ Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 0155S of 8 June 2020 or alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
PC 20347 Fulford is the investigating officer.
” A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added : “ Do you recognise the person in these images ?
“ Officers in Redditch are investigating the incident .
“ If you have any information please call 101 quoting reference 0155S of 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle is an offence under s9 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 .
What does it mean ?
A person is guilty of the offence of vehicle interference if he interferes with a motor vehicle or trailer or with anything carried in or on a motor vehicle or trailer with the intention of either stealing the vehicle or trailer or part of it , theft of anything carried in or on the vehicle or trailer .
Or with the intention of taking and driving away the vehicle without consent – an offence under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence can be punished by being jailed for up to three months or a fine up to £2,500 ( level 4 ) .

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Police have issued an appeal after a car was interfered with on a Worcestershire street.
West Mercia Police have released two images of a man they want to trace as 'they may be able to help with the investigation'.
They relate to an incident in Barlich Way in Redditch on Monday, June 8 at around 2am.
PC Danny Fulford posted the appeal on Twitter and said: “We are appealing for witnesses following an interference with a motor vehicle on Barlich Way, Redditch.
“The incident happened around 2am on Monday 8 June, 2020.
“Officers would like to speak to the person seen in the CCTV still images as they may be able to help with the investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 0155S of 8 June 2020 or alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. PC 20347 Fulford is the investigating officer.”
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added: “Do you recognise the person in these images?
“Officers in Redditch are investigating the incident.
“If you have any information please call 101 quoting reference 0155S of 8 June 2020.”
Interfering with a motor vehicle is an offence under s9 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981.
What does it mean?
A person is guilty of the offence of vehicle interference if he interferes with a motor vehicle or trailer or with anything carried in or on a motor vehicle or trailer with the intention of either stealing the vehicle or trailer or part of it, theft of anything carried in or on the vehicle or trailer.
Or with the intention of taking and driving away the vehicle without consent – an offence under s12 of the Theft Act.
The offence can be punished by being jailed for up to three months or a fine up to £2,500 (level 4).


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Ex-Aston Villa under-23s defender Liam Bateman has new club

Tamworth have completed the signing of former Aston Villa under-23s defender Liam Bateman .
The right back arrives from Basford and will add competition to a defence which includes Jordan Gough , Henri Wilder , Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Joe Magunda .
Bateman , 25 , has also had a spell with Kettering Town .
His arrival comes on a day when the Lambs also announced the re-signing of Wilder , keeper Jas Singh and striker Dan Creaney .
Meanwhile , Tamworth FC women have confirmed their squad from last season will remain in place .
Kelsi Back , Emily Barnes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kady Donohue , Chloe Finn , Jessica Fisher , Jessica Harris , Taylor Harris , Jasmine Maudsley , Rebecca Milner , Elysha Parris and Daisy Potter have all agreed stays .
Chloe Roe , Lily Smith , Ellie Topham , Erica Turner , Melissa Ward , Sophie Wardle-Hall , Tammy Watson and Olivia Woolston will also remain at the club .
“ I ’ m delighted to have retained the squad , ” said boss Ryan Hamilton .
“ For me , more important than any recruitment was maintaining the group that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this team achieved last season surpassed all expectations .
They made me immensely proud and so did ensuring each player understood their value , their importance and their role.
” “ I think it also speaks volumes for the trust the players have in the plan we have , it highlights their loyalty and their bond as a team and their love for Tamworth FC .
“ I ’ m incredibly proud of them and to have retained these players is an absolute delight .
“ I ’ m excited to continue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue striving for success .
“ The retention of these players highlights the direction we are heading as a collective , it ’ s fantastic to have these players retained along with some new additions to be announced , we ’ re in a fantastic position ready and excited for the season ahead.
” Those new additions include former Liverpool player Natasha Rothery and ex-Aston Women star Ella Spears .
Former West Brom striker Aimee Taylor has also arrived along wih ex-Burton ace Ellie Milsom and former Derby County player Summer Johnson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth Women is ambitious and fresh which drew me to it .
“ I want to be part of its journey , with the quality of the girls and the support and coaching it looks to be bright and successful .
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Tamworth have completed the signing of former Aston Villa under-23s defender Liam Bateman.
The right back arrives from Basford and will add competition to a defence which includes Jordan Gough, Henri Wilder, Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Joe Magunda.
Bateman, 25, has also had a spell with Kettering Town.
His arrival comes on a day when the Lambs also announced the re-signing of Wilder, keeper Jas Singh and striker Dan Creaney.
Meanwhile, Tamworth FC women have confirmed their squad from last season will remain in place.
Kelsi Back, Emily Barnes, Hannah Baker, Grace Dickens, Kady Donohue, Chloe Finn, Jessica Fisher, Jessica Harris, Taylor Harris, Jasmine Maudsley, Rebecca Milner, Elysha Parris and Daisy Potter have all agreed stays.
Chloe Roe, Lily Smith, Ellie Topham, Erica Turner, Melissa Ward, Sophie Wardle-Hall, Tammy Watson and Olivia Woolston will also remain at the club.
“I’m delighted to have retained the squad,” said boss Ryan Hamilton. “For me, more important than any recruitment was maintaining the group that had much success last season.
“What this team achieved last season surpassed all expectations. They made me immensely proud and so did ensuring each player understood their value, their importance and their role.”
He added: “Tamworth Women moving forward was vital.
“I think it also speaks volumes for the trust the players have in the plan we have, it highlights their loyalty and their bond as a team and their love for Tamworth FC.
“I’m incredibly proud of them and to have retained these players is an absolute delight.
“I’m excited to continue the progress, continue aiding their development and continue striving for success.
“The retention of these players highlights the direction we are heading as a collective, it’s fantastic to have these players retained along with some new additions to be announced, we’re in a fantastic position ready and excited for the season ahead.”
Those new additions include former Liverpool player Natasha Rothery and ex-Aston Women star Ella Spears.
Former West Brom striker Aimee Taylor has also arrived along wih ex-Burton ace Ellie Milsom and former Derby County player Summer Johnson.
Johnson said of her move: “Tamworth Women is ambitious and fresh which drew me to it.
“I want to be part of its journey, with the quality of the girls and the support and coaching it looks to be bright and successful.”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Motorist 'driven over by her own car' after crashing Audi A3

A woman was rushed to hospital after she was run over by her own Audi A3 convertible after she crashed into scaffolding on the Soho Road in Handsworth .
The emergency services were called at 1.44pm today ( Monday ) after a woman was reported to have been injured after a car smashed into scaffolding at Big John 's restaurant .
The driver , in her 40 's , is believed to have smashed into the scaffolding but left the hand brake off and was run over by her own car as she got out of the vehicle .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paramedics and then taken to Sandwell Hospital with injuries described as 'not believed to be serious . '
Fire crews and police were also called to help deal with the incident .
A source , who did not want to be named , told BirminghamLive : `` The woman is believed to have been run over by her own car .
She crashed into the scaffolding then got out of the vehicle .
The hand brake was n't on and the car ran over her . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soho Road at 1.44pm today to reports that a woman had been injured after a car had collided with scaffolding .
`` We sent two ambulances to the scene .
A woman , in her 40 's , was treated at the scene by paramedics .
She had injuries not believed to be serious .
`` She was then taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment . ''

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A woman was rushed to hospital after she was run over by her own Audi A3 convertible after she crashed into scaffolding on the Soho Road in Handsworth.
The emergency services were called at 1.44pm today (Monday) after a woman was reported to have been injured after a car smashed into scaffolding at Big John's restaurant.
(Image: Anil Kumar)
The driver, in her 40's, is believed to have smashed into the scaffolding but left the hand brake off and was run over by her own car as she got out of the vehicle.
The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to Sandwell Hospital with injuries described as 'not believed to be serious.'
Fire crews and police were also called to help deal with the incident.
A source, who did not want to be named, told BirminghamLive: "The woman is believed to have been run over by her own car. She crashed into the scaffolding then got out of the vehicle. The hand brake wasn't on and the car ran over her."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to Soho Road at 1.44pm today to reports that a woman had been injured after a car had collided with scaffolding.
"We sent two ambulances to the scene. A woman, in her 40's, was treated at the scene by paramedics. She had injuries not believed to be serious.
"She was then taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Wolves discover major Jimenez update amid Man United transfer links

Juventus have withdrawn their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers striker , with suggestions they see Molineux as 'an expensive shop to buy from ' .
After signing for more than £30m last summer , Jimenez has enjoyed a prolific season for Wolves , netting his 25th goal of the campaign in the win over Everton .
That form has guided Wolves to the verge of the top-four in the Premier League , with hopes still remaining of Champions League qualification .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has developed into one of the most sought after strikers in world football , with links to a number of clubs across Europe .
Juventus , Manchester United , Liverpool and Real Madrid have all been credited with an interest , although the Italian giants are now ready to shelve their plans .
A report in AS last month suggested that Wolves will demand €100m for the 29-year-old and now , according to Calciomercato ( via Sport Witness ) , the costs of the transfer are too high and they will now focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic affecting clubs across the continent .
Jimenez has recently added some fuel to the fire by admitting that the speculation with some of the world 's biggest clubs was flattering .
He told Bolavip : “ It ’ s something very cool , I don ’ t know if they are true , they are rumours .
Since they are talking about me , different teams like Real Madrid , Barcelona , Juventus , Manchester City , Manchester United , Liverpool… They are teams that in the history of football are important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , whether you want to or not , some rumour will come to them as well so there it can be opened .
It ’ s an incredible thing to be on the radar , be rumours there , and on the lips of those teams .
It ’ s something good to continue growing , making an effort and taking it as an incentive so that , if possible , give even more to achieve it .
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Juventus have withdrawn their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, with suggestions they see Molineux as 'an expensive shop to buy from'.
After signing for more than £30m last summer, Jimenez has enjoyed a prolific season for Wolves, netting his 25th goal of the campaign in the win over Everton.
That form has guided Wolves to the verge of the top-four in the Premier League, with hopes still remaining of Champions League qualification.
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Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Jimenez has developed into one of the most sought after strikers in world football, with links to a number of clubs across Europe.
Juventus, Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all been credited with an interest, although the Italian giants are now ready to shelve their plans.
A report in AS last month suggested that Wolves will demand €100m for the 29-year-old and now, according to Calciomercato (via Sport Witness), the costs of the transfer are too high and they will now focus on other targets, with the coronavirus pandemic affecting clubs across the continent.
Jimenez has recently added some fuel to the fire by admitting that the speculation with some of the world's biggest clubs was flattering.
He told Bolavip: “It’s something very cool, I don’t know if they are true, they are rumours. Since they are talking about me, different teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool… They are teams that in the history of football are important.
“That they are mentioning you there, whether you want to or not, some rumour will come to them as well so there it can be opened. It’s an incredible thing to be on the radar, be rumours there, and on the lips of those teams. It’s something good to continue growing, making an effort and taking it as an incentive so that, if possible, give even more to achieve it.”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Why police and ambulance were called to Tamworth

Police officers and paramedics were sent to Tamworth after reports of a man in distress .
The incident happened on @ @ @ @ @ Castle .
The man was given `` the appropriate care and support '' and taken @ @ @ @ @ confirmed : `` Officers were called to a man in distress on a Lady bridge @ @ @ @ @ just after 9pm on Saturday ( July 11 ) .
`` Colleagues from West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ scene and the man was given the appropriate care and support . ''
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ We were called to reports of concern for a patient ’ s welfare near to @ @ @ @ @ Saturday night .
`` On arrival we discovered one male patient , who was brought @ @ @ @ @ assessed by ambulance staff before we conveyed him to hospital for further treatment . ''

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Police officers and paramedics were sent to Tamworth after reports of a man in distress.
The incident happened on Saturday night near to Tamworth Castle.
The man was given "the appropriate care and support" and taken to hospital.
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Staffordshire Police confirmed: "Officers were called to a man in distress on a Lady bridge on The Holloway in Tamworth just after 9pm on Saturday (July 11).
"Colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the scene and the man was given the appropriate care and support."
West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called to reports of concern for a patient’s welfare near to Fazeley Road at 9.22pm on Saturday night.
"One ambulance attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered one male patient, who was brought to safety by police and assessed by ambulance staff before we conveyed him to hospital for further treatment."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Leeds fans have message for West Brom after 'very little hatred' post

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United have been fighting tooth and nail for the Championship title this season .
The two clubs remain at the forefront of the promotion race with just three matches left to play .
They are separated by three points after Leeds took full advantage of Albion 's setback at Blackburn Rovers by grabbing a late goal to beat Swansea City on Sunday .
Slaven Bilic 's side had taken the lead at Elland Road a day earlier and spurned plenty of chances before Joe Rothwell notched an equaliser for the hosts .
Sign up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Going into another crucial week of Championship action with third-placed Brentford showing no signs of stopping their relentless winning streak and Fulham visiting The Hawthorns , Bilic admitted : “ They [ Leeds ] are in position but they are not promoted yet , you know .
But the goal they scored yesterday – 1-0 – they are very close.
” That viewpoint was shared by Albion fans after the weekend 's action with many taking to social media to concede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
And some Whites supporters have responded by declaring that they want to see the Baggies join them in the top-flight .
It came after one Leeds fan tweeted : `` To say we ’ ve been battling with WBA most of the season I ’ ve surprisingly developed very little hatred for them or their fan base .
I actually hope they beat Brentford to 2nd . ''
In response to that message , another supporter replied : `` Brentford : Manager makes snide comments , Pontus , Watkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants in the Prem .
WBA : Bilic is respectful , that hug with Bielsa , decent club , Premier League history , no sour grapes or bad blood.
`` `` They have n't been slagging us off all season , '' said a third .
`` Helps that there also seems to be friendship & respect between Bielsa & Bilic .
There does n't have to be antipathy between rivals , see also Revie/Leeds & Shankly/Liverpool . ''
A fourth agreed : `` 100 % .
We ’ ve been toe to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travesty if @ WBA don ’ t go up automatically . ''
`` No one wants Brentford in the Premiership , '' replied another .
`` Us and WBA to go up would be perfect . ''

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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United have been fighting tooth and nail for the Championship title this season.
The two clubs remain at the forefront of the promotion race with just three matches left to play.
They are separated by three points after Leeds took full advantage of Albion's setback at Blackburn Rovers by grabbing a late goal to beat Swansea City on Sunday.
Slaven Bilic's side had taken the lead at Elland Road a day earlier and spurned plenty of chances before Joe Rothwell notched an equaliser for the hosts.
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Going into another crucial week of Championship action with third-placed Brentford showing no signs of stopping their relentless winning streak and Fulham visiting The Hawthorns, Bilic admitted: “They [Leeds] are in position but they are not promoted yet, you know. But the goal they scored yesterday – 1-0 – they are very close.”
That viewpoint was shared by Albion fans after the weekend's action with many taking to social media to concede that Leeds now have one foot in the Premier League.
And some Whites supporters have responded by declaring that they want to see the Baggies join them in the top-flight.
It came after one Leeds fan tweeted: "To say we’ve been battling with WBA most of the season I’ve surprisingly developed very little hatred for them or their fan base. I actually hope they beat Brentford to 2nd."
In response to that message, another supporter replied: "Brentford: Manager makes snide comments, Pontus, Watkins dives, a club literally no neutral wants in the Prem. WBA: Bilic is respectful, that hug with Bielsa, decent club, Premier League history, no sour grapes or bad blood. "
"They haven't been slagging us off all season," said a third. "Helps that there also seems to be friendship & respect between Bielsa & Bilic. There doesn't have to be antipathy between rivals, see also Revie/Leeds & Shankly/Liverpool."
A fourth agreed: "100%. We’ve been toe to toe all season. Would be a travesty if @WBA don’t go up automatically."
"No one wants Brentford in the Premiership," replied another. "Us and WBA to go up would be perfect."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--'He's a young man but already looks a seasoned campaigner'

Henri Wilder has been tipped to kick on and perform at a higher level one day .
But , for now , joint boss Andrew Danylyszyn is buzzing to have the former Mansfield Town player back on board for a second season .
The versatile defender became a firm fans ’ favourite last season and Danylyszyn said : “ When he came in , you are not sure what to expect .
“ When young lads join you from a league club it ’ s not always clear that they will do well .
“ But with Henri , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Maybe it was the fact he ’ d moved to the Midlands from down south to sign for Mansfield .
“ Perhaps having to live up here made his more mature .
“ He came to us and he just proved he could cope with a man ’ s game .
“ Whether it was with constructive criticism or positive praise , he proved he was level headed dealing with both .
“ Despite his age , he come across as a seasoned full back with the way he tackles and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
He played 35 games for us last season and certainly earned his stripes .
“ He ’ s got a great appetite for the game .
He just wants to play football .
“ He knuckles down , there ’ s nothing big time about him .
“ He comes in and does extra training and the lads absolutely love him .
“ He ’ s a breath of fresh air and , for me , he will go on and play higher.
” Dan Creaney is also back on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him over during the last campaign .
“ I will be honest , I initially wasn ’ t sure Dan was my type of striker , ” he said .
“ But as a manager and coach sometimes you have to swallow your pride .
“ I think he became a very good player for us and we saw a real improvement in him .
“ Away from home , particularly , I thought he was an important player for the team .
“ He works hard and does a lot of running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season - nine in the league - which was a good return but he still needs to score more .
“ He ’ s a good lad in the changing room as well .
The lads really like him .
“ He had offers to go elsewhere but the chairman ( Bob Andrews ) has really helped us to retain him.
” Elsewhere , keeper Richard Walton has signed for AFC Rushden and Diamonds .
He told AFC Diamonds.com : `` I ’ m delighted to join a club of AFC Rushden and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and around this level for a few years , with Tamworth , Stratford and Coalville .
`` Everyone speaks very highly of the club and how it is run professionally and I can ’ t wait to get started as soon as football is back ”

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Henri Wilder has been tipped to kick on and perform at a higher level one day.
But, for now, joint boss Andrew Danylyszyn is buzzing to have the former Mansfield Town player back on board for a second season.
The versatile defender became a firm fans’ favourite last season and Danylyszyn said: “When he came in, you are not sure what to expect.
(Image: Paul Barber)
“When young lads join you from a league club it’s not always clear that they will do well.
“But with Henri, his maturity was evident from day one.
“Maybe it was the fact he’d moved to the Midlands from down south to sign for Mansfield.
“Perhaps having to live up here made his more mature.
“He came to us and he just proved he could cope with a man’s game.
“Whether it was with constructive criticism or positive praise, he proved he was level headed dealing with both.
“Despite his age, he come across as a seasoned full back with the way he tackles and he has a real ‘give everything attitude’.
He played 35 games for us last season and certainly earned his stripes.
“He’s got a great appetite for the game. He just wants to play football.
“He knuckles down, there’s nothing big time about him.
“He comes in and does extra training and the lads absolutely love him.
“He’s a breath of fresh air and, for me, he will go on and play higher.”
(Image: Dave Brown)
Dan Creaney is also back on board and Danylyszyn admitted the striker had won him over during the last campaign.
“I will be honest, I initially wasn’t sure Dan was my type of striker,” he said.
“But as a manager and coach sometimes you have to swallow your pride.
“I think he became a very good player for us and we saw a real improvement in him.
“Away from home, particularly, I thought he was an important player for the team.
“He works hard and does a lot of running.
“He scored 15 goals last season - nine in the league - which was a good return but he still needs to score more.
“He’s a good lad in the changing room as well. The lads really like him.
“He had offers to go elsewhere but the chairman (Bob Andrews) has really helped us to retain him.”
Elsewhere, keeper Richard Walton has signed for AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
He told AFC Diamonds.com: "I’m delighted to join a club of AFC Rushden and Diamonds stature.
"I have been in and around this level for a few years, with Tamworth, Stratford and Coalville.
"Everyone speaks very highly of the club and how it is run professionally and I can’t wait to get started as soon as football is back”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--'Violent and terrifying assault' on three people as they leave pub

Police are investigating after a group of pub-goers were brutally attacked in an 'unprovoked ' assault as they left a Worcestershire boozer .
A woman and two men were heading off after a night out at The Old Cock Inn pub , Droitwich when they were set upon on Sunday , July 12 .
The serious attack took place at around 1.30am - when a white MG hatchback allegedly pulled up next to them .
Between four and five men then got out of the vehicle before one of the men reportedly hurled a bottle at the woman .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other thugs attacked the two men .
One of the male victims suffered a broken nose and fractured cheek bone , while the other also sustained multiple injuries .
All three had to be hospitalised following the assault , but have since been discharged .
Anyone who witnessed the attack is urged to contact detectives - who branded the attack 'very violent and terrifying ' .
Detective Constable Grant Lawrence said : “ This unprovoked and brutal attack resulted in multiple injuries to all three victims , with one of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bone and the lady suffering a very serious head injury requiring significant medical attention .
“ This was a very violent and terrifying assault which left two of the victims requiring hospital treatment .
`` They have all since been discharged , however , I would ask that anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact us as soon possible by calling 101 and quoting log number 00082i of the 12 July 2020 .
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Police are investigating after a group of pub-goers were brutally attacked in an 'unprovoked' assault as they left a Worcestershire boozer.
A woman and two men were heading off after a night out at The Old Cock Inn pub, Droitwich when they were set upon on Sunday, July 12.
The serious attack took place at around 1.30am - when a white MG hatchback allegedly pulled up next to them.
Between four and five men then got out of the vehicle before one of the men reportedly hurled a bottle at the woman.
She suffered a very serious head injury while the other thugs attacked the two men.
One of the male victims suffered a broken nose and fractured cheek bone, while the other also sustained multiple injuries.
All three had to be hospitalised following the assault, but have since been discharged.
Anyone who witnessed the attack is urged to contact detectives - who branded the attack 'very violent and terrifying'.
Detective Constable Grant Lawrence said: “This unprovoked and brutal attack resulted in multiple injuries to all three victims, with one of the men suffering a broken nose and fractured cheek bone and the lady suffering a very serious head injury requiring significant medical attention.
“This was a very violent and terrifying assault which left two of the victims requiring hospital treatment.
"They have all since been discharged, however, I would ask that anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact us as soon possible by calling 101 and quoting log number 00082i of the 12 July 2020.”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Martin O'Neill delivers verdict on Aston Villa points tally requirement

Former Aston Villa boss Martin O ’ Neill believes Dean Smith ’ s team need seven points from their remaining three matches to stay in the Premier League .
O'Neill , who was speaking on behalf of the EFL on Quest Highlights Show ahead of his former club Wycombe Wanderers ' League One play-off final clash , opened up in detail on Villa .
His old side earned a huge victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday lifted them to 30 points , but with relegation rivals Bournemouth also winning - they remain a point behind the Cherries .
Watford occupy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa , with West Ham United on the same points tally , but have a better goal difference .
Smith ’ s side travel to Everton on Thursday , before hosting Arsenal on the Tuesday after , and face West Ham United on the final day of the season .
O ’ Neill , who was in charge at Villa park between 2006 and 2010 , believes that the Villains need to win two of their last three games , and draw the other one , to stay in the top-flight .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re still a couple of points behind , ” O ’ Neill told Birmingham Live .
“ You ’ d need to be winning two of the games , at least , to maybe get seven points from the last three perhaps .
“ Obviously , it ’ s a tall order , but it definitely can be done .
When there ’ s life , there ’ s hope.
” O'Neill also touched on the club 's decline since he left , adding : “ I must admit , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a lot of difficulty .
Big win yesterday , so that helps .
`` Having fought so hard in the last couple of seasons to get back in the Premier League , the last thing you want to do is give that up immediately .
`` They ’ ll be fighting until the end , but the thing I would say , it is a really big club .
If you ask anyone involved in football , they ’ ll say Aston Villa are one of the giants .
They ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve won the league .
I know those days seem like a distant memory .
`` We had a very talented side when I was playing , really good , as good of a counter-attacking team than there was at the time .
It ’ s a shame to see them in the position they are in .
They need to garner some more points obviously and it won ’ t be easy with games running out .
At least yesterday ’ s result must give them a boost . ''
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here Another one of O ’ Neill ’ s former clubs , Wycombe Wanderers , are in the League One play-off final this evening , as they face Oxford United with a massive chance to reach the Championship .
O'Neill , who was speaking on behalf of Quest , believes Wanderers have a fantastic chance to achieve promotion to the second-flight .
“ It ’ s a bit surreal to play at Wembley - when there ’ s no-one there for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players now since the restart behind closed doors , everyone in every decision has seemed to become used to it .
“ From that viewpoint , it won ’ t be as unusual as you would ’ ve thought a couple of weeks ago .
The players are getting used to no crowds , however , it is Wembley - great stadium - and it is a shame that the fans won ’ t be there .
“ For the game itself , Oxford have overcome Portsmouth in the semi-finals and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s against Fleetwood was absolutely fantastic .
“ Especially with the way they attacked Fleetwood early on in the game , away from home , looking for whatever advantage they could get .
“ They really won the tie in the first game at Fleetwood and played magnificently that day .
If you ’ re ever asking a side to play well , there ’ s no better time to do it than in the play-offs .
“ They ’ ve earned the right to be there .
I think Wycombe will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a little bit more possession - they ’ re a possession-based team .
“ But Wycombe have shown that they can counter that and that they have the ability to strike .
It will be a really fascinating encounter , I think.
” Martin O ’ Neill will be a guest pundit for Quest ’ s highlights of the League One Play-off Final , tonight at 11pm.Stream live and catch-up ondplay .

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Former Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill believes Dean Smith’s team need seven points from their remaining three matches to stay in the Premier League.
O'Neill, who was speaking on behalf of the EFL on Quest Highlights Show ahead of his former club Wycombe Wanderers' League One play-off final clash, opened up in detail on Villa.
His old side earned a huge victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday lifted them to 30 points, but with relegation rivals Bournemouth also winning - they remain a point behind the Cherries.
Watford occupy 17th on 34 points, four above Villa, with West Ham United on the same points tally, but have a better goal difference.
Smith’s side travel to Everton on Thursday, before hosting Arsenal on the Tuesday after, and face West Ham United on the final day of the season.
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O’Neill, who was in charge at Villa park between 2006 and 2010, believes that the Villains need to win two of their last three games, and draw the other one, to stay in the top-flight.
“There’s three games left and they’re still a couple of points behind,” O’Neill told Birmingham Live.
“You’d need to be winning two of the games, at least, to maybe get seven points from the last three perhaps.
“Obviously, it’s a tall order, but it definitely can be done. When there’s life, there’s hope.”
O'Neill also touched on the club's decline since he left, adding: “I must admit, they are at this moment, they are in a lot of difficulty. Big win yesterday, so that helps.
"Having fought so hard in the last couple of seasons to get back in the Premier League, the last thing you want to do is give that up immediately.
"They’ll be fighting until the end, but the thing I would say, it is a really big club. If you ask anyone involved in football, they’ll say Aston Villa are one of the giants. They’ve won the European Cup, they’ve won the league. I know those days seem like a distant memory.
"We had a very talented side when I was playing, really good, as good of a counter-attacking team than there was at the time. It’s a shame to see them in the position they are in. They need to garner some more points obviously and it won’t be easy with games running out. At least yesterday’s result must give them a boost."
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Another one of O’Neill’s former clubs, Wycombe Wanderers, are in the League One play-off final this evening, as they face Oxford United with a massive chance to reach the Championship.
O'Neill, who was speaking on behalf of Quest, believes Wanderers have a fantastic chance to achieve promotion to the second-flight.
“It’s a bit surreal to play at Wembley - when there’s no-one there for a start - however, I think that the players now since the restart behind closed doors, everyone in every decision has seemed to become used to it.
“From that viewpoint, it won’t be as unusual as you would’ve thought a couple of weeks ago. The players are getting used to no crowds, however, it is Wembley - great stadium - and it is a shame that the fans won’t be there.
“For the game itself, Oxford have overcome Portsmouth in the semi-finals and that was a good win. But Wycombe’s against Fleetwood was absolutely fantastic.
“Especially with the way they attacked Fleetwood early on in the game, away from home, looking for whatever advantage they could get.
“They really won the tie in the first game at Fleetwood and played magnificently that day. If you’re ever asking a side to play well, there’s no better time to do it than in the play-offs.
“They’ve earned the right to be there. I think Wycombe will be strong, I think Oxford might have a little bit more possession - they’re a possession-based team.
“But Wycombe have shown that they can counter that and that they have the ability to strike. It will be a really fascinating encounter, I think.”
Martin O’Neill will be a guest pundit for Quest’s highlights of the League One Play-off Final, tonight at 11pm.Stream live and catch-up ondplay.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Frank Lampard responds as Wolves and Chelsea dealt major blow

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said his side were never pinning their hopes on Manchester City 's European ban standing .
The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed on Monday that City 's appeal against the two-year ban handed to them by UEFA had been successful .
It means that an extra Champions League place will not be on offer to teams , with only the top-four qualifying .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Wolves remain in the hunt for an historic top-four finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into European competitions , has seriously dented their own aspirations .
With three games remaining , Chelsea are just five points ahead of Wolves and face Nuno Espirito Santo 's side on the final day .
It 's a game that could have huge ramifications on the top-four race , particularly with Leicester City 's struggles threatening to derail their season .
But Lampard , speaking to Football London has claimed his players will have their minds sharply focused on winning their remaining fixtures .
`` I genuinely do n't see beyond the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We 've got a few games now we know that .
We want to win them and then see if it gets us European , Champions League football for next season .
`` I was never pinning my hopes on it being an extra team getting in or not , we worry about ourselves .
`` If we win enough games now we can get into the Champions League qualification .
He added : “ We are sitting third , it is in our hands .
I wouldn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an extra place , can we relax a little more ?
It can ’ t be the way .
The pressure is there to get Champions League football .
It is just what happened this morning , it is clear now .
It ’ s the position and we have to fight for it .
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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said his side were never pinning their hopes on Manchester City's European ban standing.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed on Monday that City's appeal against the two-year ban handed to them by UEFA had been successful.
It means that an extra Champions League place will not be on offer to teams, with only the top-four qualifying.
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Wolves remain in the hunt for an historic top-four finish, although the decision to allow City into European competitions, has seriously dented their own aspirations.
With three games remaining, Chelsea are just five points ahead of Wolves and face Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the final day.
It's a game that could have huge ramifications on the top-four race, particularly with Leicester City's struggles threatening to derail their season.
But Lampard, speaking to Football London has claimed his players will have their minds sharply focused on winning their remaining fixtures.
"I genuinely don't see beyond the games in hand," he said. "We've got a few games now we know that. We want to win them and then see if it gets us European, Champions League football for next season.
"I was never pinning my hopes on it being an extra team getting in or not, we worry about ourselves.
"If we win enough games now we can get into the Champions League qualification.
He added: “We are sitting third, it is in our hands. I wouldn’t want the players to be thinking that there is an extra place, can we relax a little more? It can’t be the way. The pressure is there to get Champions League football. It is just what happened this morning, it is clear now. It’s the position and we have to fight for it.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Shoppers must wear masks in stores - live updates

Shoppers are to be told they must wear face coverings in stores - or risk a £100 fine .
Health secretary Matt Hancock was due to formally announce the new regulations in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon , July 14 .
The policy will come into force on July 24 .
Customers could be fined unless they have their mouth and nose covered , although the sum would be reducted to £50 if it was paid within two weeks .
It will be up to police to dish out penalties and not business owners or shop workers , although they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there was already friction over who will enforce the rule .
Children under 11 and people with certain disabilities and breathing conditions will be exempt .
But Ken Marsh , chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation , which represents rank-and-file officers in London , said the law would be `` impossible '' to enforce .
But JD Sports chief executive Peter Cowgill suggested his stores would offer face coverings to anyone not wearing them but said it would not be for his staff to enforce the law .
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Shoppers are to be told they must wear face coverings in stores - or risk a £100 fine.
Health secretary Matt Hancock was due to formally announce the new regulations in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, July 14.
The policy will come into force on July 24. Customers could be fined unless they have their mouth and nose covered, although the sum would be reducted to £50 if it was paid within two weeks.
It will be up to police to dish out penalties and not business owners or shop workers, although they are being asked to encourage customers to comply and there was already friction over who will enforce the rule.
Children under 11 and people with certain disabilities and breathing conditions will be exempt.
But Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers in London, said the law would be "impossible" to enforce.
But JD Sports chief executive Peter Cowgill suggested his stores would offer face coverings to anyone not wearing them but said it would not be for his staff to enforce the law.
Stay with us for live updates.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi change face mask rules after new law

Police will enforce face coverings at retailers across the country from July 24 , with shoppers in England ordered to wear them .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced anyone failing to comply with the order in England from July 24 could face a fine of up to £100 .
The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers intended to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at `` stricter '' rules .
Senior Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday he did not believe they should be mandatory and that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense '' .
However , during a visit to the London Ambulance Service on Monday , the Prime Minister offered the clearest signal he was going down the route of compulsion , saying the Government was looking at the `` tools of enforcement '' .
The Government has been urging people to wear face coverings in confined spaces such as shops since early May and they have already been made compulsory on public transport in England since mid-June .
This is the latest advice from supermarkets : Asda CEO Roger Burnley sent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people gradually return to their pre-Covid routines , we are starting to see more regular shopping patterns , which means stores are easy to access throughout the day .
`` However , keeping customers and colleagues safe has been our number one priority throughout lockdown and our commitment to safety remains unchanged as social distancing measures are gradually eased .
`` Parts of the UK are also now refining their safety measures to protect our health – be that new social distancing guidelines in England and Northern Ireland , or the compulsory wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And as these new changes are implemented , I want to reassure all our customers – no matter where you shop with us – that we will respect the guidelines . ''
He said : “ We will continue to prioritise safety and hygiene in our stores , with screens , sanitiser spray and increased cleaning of high traffic areas– to give you additional reassurance .
`` Should we need to implement stronger measures in particular areas due to localised lockdowns we have the capability to quickly do this . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s as colleagues or communities , we have all shown what an impact we can have when we come together and look after each other .
`` And whilst I ’ m sure we all look forward to a time when Covid is no longer such a part of our lives , '' I for one want to retain that spirit of support and community and assure you that Asda will continue to do the right things for our customers .
`` Finally , as we emerge from lockdown , I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work of the NHS and other key workers , who have done so much to keep us all safe . ''
The retailer is set to change from July 24 , as wearing a face covering is to become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England .
Shoppers who don ’ t abide by the new rules will be facing fines of up to £100 , the government is set to announce .
Children under the age of 11 and those with certain disabilities will still be exempt from the new legislation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stating : `` Masks are available for all our colleagues who wish to use them while they work or travel to their place of work.
” Aldi staff are not expected to enforce the rule themselves , something that will be left up to the police .
Anyone who is able but doesn ’ t wear a mask risks of a fine of up to £100 , which will be reduced to £50 if people pay within 14 days .
The German supermarket , which is renowned for its Specialbuys , budget-friendly prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be providing the option of face masks to all its store-based colleagues to further support their safety as they continue to feed the nation .
`` This move is in addition to the previously announced provision of gloves and clear screens that are being installed at more than 7,000 checkouts .
`` Colleagues can also now access the Government ’ s Covid-19 testing programme for critical workers.
” The supermarket chain has not made wearing masks compulsory for customers or staff , although they are available if staff wish to wear them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been introduced , including how many shoppers can shop at one time .
The retailer previously said the government guidance refers to indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible .

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Police will enforce face coverings at retailers across the country from July 24, with shoppers in England ordered to wear them.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced anyone failing to comply with the order in England from July 24 could face a fine of up to £100.
The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers intended to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at "stricter" rules.
Senior Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday he did not believe they should be mandatory and that it was better to "trust people's common sense".
However, during a visit to the London Ambulance Service on Monday, the Prime Minister offered the clearest signal he was going down the route of compulsion, saying the Government was looking at the "tools of enforcement".
The Government has been urging people to wear face coverings in confined spaces such as shops since early May and they have already been made compulsory on public transport in England since mid-June.
This is the latest advice from supermarkets:
Asda
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Asda CEO Roger Burnley sent a message to customers saying: "As people gradually return to their pre-Covid routines, we are starting to see more regular shopping patterns, which means stores are easy to access throughout the day.
"However, keeping customers and colleagues safe has been our number one priority throughout lockdown and our commitment to safety remains unchanged as social distancing measures are gradually eased.
"Parts of the UK are also now refining their safety measures to protect our health – be that new social distancing guidelines in England and Northern Ireland, or the compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops in Scotland.
"And as these new changes are implemented, I want to reassure all our customers – no matter where you shop with us – that we will respect the guidelines."
He said: “We will continue to prioritise safety and hygiene in our stores, with screens, sanitiser spray and increased cleaning of high traffic areas– to give you additional reassurance.
"Should we need to implement stronger measures in particular areas due to localised lockdowns we have the capability to quickly do this."
He added: "Whether it’s as colleagues or communities, we have all shown what an impact we can have when we come together and look after each other.
"And whilst I’m sure we all look forward to a time when Covid is no longer such a part of our lives,
"I for one want to retain that spirit of support and community and assure you that Asda will continue to do the right things for our customers.
"Finally, as we emerge from lockdown, I want to take a moment to recognise the selfless work of the NHS and other key workers, who have done so much to keep us all safe."
Sainsbury's
The retailer is set to change from July 24, as wearing a face covering is to become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England.
Shoppers who don’t abide by the new rules will be facing fines of up to £100, the government is set to announce.
Children under the age of 11 and those with certain disabilities will still be exempt from the new legislation.
Sainsbury's has previously adopted a policy stating: "Masks are available for all our colleagues who wish to use them while they work or travel to their place of work.”
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Aldi
German discounter Aldi has been clear on its stance from the start - with all staff offered them in stores and customers allowed to wear coverings at their discretion.
Aldi staff are not expected to enforce the rule themselves, something that will be left up to the police.
Anyone who is able but doesn’t wear a mask risks of a fine of up to £100, which will be reduced to £50 if people pay within 14 days.
Tesco
The supermarket chain has not made wearing masks compulsory for customers or staff, although they are available if staff wish to wear them.
Instead, social distancing measures have been introduced, including how many shoppers can shop at one time.
The retailer previously said the government guidance refers to indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Strict new rules over 'mickey-taking' smokers taking long breaks

Managers are being told to stub out 'mickey-taking ' long cigarette breaks being taken by some Walsall Council workers .
Bosses said there are staff who spend a lot of time outside having a smoke during shifts and raised concerns it could see them working less than their colleagues over a period of time .
The authority strengthened its policy on staff smoking , with the aim of protecting employees and visitors to council buildings , at a personnel committee meeting on Monday ( July 13 ) .
As well as clamping down on long breaks , the policy also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including car parks and orders them to consider the council 's `` image '' and remove all badges and lanyards that identify where they work .
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird said : `` Some people who smoke quite a lot spend a lot of time outside .
`` The new arrangements for occupying the Civic Centre could exacerbate that issue and they end up working a day less than everybody else . ''
Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz added : `` If managers think someone is taking the mickey and having too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to crack down on it . ''
Michael Smith , from the council 's HR team , said : `` The policy is quite clear in terms of there is no given rights for smoke breaks and certainly they need to be managed .
`` Managers need to monitor breaks if they are deemed to be excessive .
If they are taken , they need to be taken when it suits the business as opposed to the individual .
They are n't paid cigarette breaks and need to be done in their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right balance , it 's whether it is implemented . ''
Councillor Nawaz said some people had been seen smoking on the car park outside the Council House where many members of the public go past .
Councillor Bird added : `` If they are smoking on the forecourt , they are breaching the employment rules anyway because they are on council property still .
There are people who abuse that , I have to say . ''
Mr Smith added the authority is also supporting employees who are trying to kick the @ @

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Managers are being told to stub out 'mickey-taking' long cigarette breaks being taken by some Walsall Council workers.
Bosses said there are staff who spend a lot of time outside having a smoke during shifts and raised concerns it could see them working less than their colleagues over a period of time.
The authority strengthened its policy on staff smoking, with the aim of protecting employees and visitors to council buildings, at a personnel committee meeting on Monday (July 13).
As well as clamping down on long breaks, the policy also prevents anyone from smoking on authority land including car parks and orders them to consider the council's "image" and remove all badges and lanyards that identify where they work.
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird said: "Some people who smoke quite a lot spend a lot of time outside.
"The new arrangements for occupying the Civic Centre could exacerbate that issue and they end up working a day less than everybody else."
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Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz added: "If managers think someone is taking the mickey and having too much time then we would expect them to crack down on it."
Michael Smith, from the council's HR team, said: "The policy is quite clear in terms of there is no given rights for smoke breaks and certainly they need to be managed.
"Managers need to monitor breaks if they are deemed to be excessive. If they are taken, they need to be taken when it suits the business as opposed to the individual. They aren't paid cigarette breaks and need to be done in their own time.
"The policy gives the right balance, it's whether it is implemented."
Councillor Nawaz said some people had been seen smoking on the car park outside the Council House where many members of the public go past.
Councillor Bird added: "If they are smoking on the forecourt, they are breaching the employment rules anyway because they are on council property still. There are people who abuse that, I have to say."
Mr Smith added the authority is also supporting employees who are trying to kick the habit.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Homes decision made in private prompts more than 100 objections

Planning permission to build homes in Wordsley granted in private during the coronavirus lockdown could be thrown out – after councillors said they would have rejected the scheme .
Councillors will decide if the plan for homes on the site of 18 garages to the rear of Marlborough Gardens can go ahead after receiving a petition with 127 signatures and an objection from the local MP .
Writing to the committee , Mike Wood MP has said : “ I have been contacted by a number of residents who are extremely concerned about the planning application and will be objecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on local residents .
“ There are already concerns about the impact and existing difficulties that parked cars are having in the area and this planning application , if granted , would further increase the frustrations of local residents and make a known problem far worse.
” The council has also received 41 formal objections complaining the plan , to demolish the garages and replace them with four houses , would add to on-street parking and increased congestion which could harm the safety of children and vulnerable residents .
But asking councillors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , planning officers have said : “ The development would provide new housing to help meet the borough ’ s demand for new homes , and the proposed type , tenure , layout and design are appropriate for the area and can be accommodated without any significant adverse impact on existing residents , trees and ecology , on safety or traffic on the local highway network .
“ The proposals would provide a high quality development , which is considered would make a positive contribution to the area and which constitutes sustainable development.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 22 to consider the plans .

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Planning permission to build homes in Wordsley granted in private during the coronavirus lockdown could be thrown out – after councillors said they would have rejected the scheme.
Councillors will decide if the plan for homes on the site of 18 garages to the rear of Marlborough Gardens can go ahead after receiving a petition with 127 signatures and an objection from the local MP.
Writing to the committee, Mike Wood MP has said: “I have been contacted by a number of residents who are extremely concerned about the planning application and will be objecting due to the impact this will have on local residents.
“There are already concerns about the impact and existing difficulties that parked cars are having in the area and this planning application, if granted, would further increase the frustrations of local residents and make a known problem far worse.”
The council has also received 41 formal objections complaining the plan, to demolish the garages and replace them with four houses, would add to on-street parking and increased congestion which could harm the safety of children and vulnerable residents.
But asking councillors to back their decision to approve the scheme, planning officers have said: “The development would provide new housing to help meet the borough’s demand for new homes, and the proposed type, tenure, layout and design are appropriate for the area and can be accommodated without any significant adverse impact on existing residents, trees and ecology, on safety or traffic on the local highway network.
“The proposals would provide a high quality development, which is considered would make a positive contribution to the area and which constitutes sustainable development.”
The development committee will meet on July 22 to consider the plans.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Mum of baby who had coronavirus urges everybody to wear face masks

The mum of a baby who had coronavirus has issued a poignant message on national TV - urging people to wear masks .
Face masks are set to become compulsory from July 24 , with non-essential shops set to welcome customers wearing face coverings .
Helen Calder , from Liverpool , appeared on This Morning today where she discussed the government 's new rules .
The laws were announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Monday evening , and will take effect from later this month .
The laws are no longer guidelines and will be enforced by police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : `` Back in March we were all sick , my one-year-old daughter was ill first we thought it was teething at first , but within 48 hours we were all poorly .
`` I was in hospital twice , the last month I 've been a lot better , but that 's only because I 've learnt about pacing myself .
`` After the virus I 've got to be much more careful , I have to stop and have to rest , I ca n't do what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's really important for people to be wearing masks .
`` There is a lot of us out there that are experiencing these after effects and I would n't wish this on anyone .
`` It messes with your mood , on a good day you feel euphoric , but I know now that I ca n't cook a family supper every night , I can do it three times a week , if i go for a walk I know I ca n't do anything else that day . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruth Langsford during the segment .
*This Morning continues at 10am on ITV tomorrow

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The mum of a baby who had coronavirus has issued a poignant message on national TV - urging people to wear masks.
Face masks are set to become compulsory from July 24, with non-essential shops set to welcome customers wearing face coverings.
Helen Calder, from Liverpool, appeared on This Morning today where she discussed the government's new rules.
The laws were announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Monday evening, and will take effect from later this month.
The laws are no longer guidelines and will be enforced by police, with £100 fines for anybody breaking them.
She said: "Back in March we were all sick, my one-year-old daughter was ill first we thought it was teething at first, but within 48 hours we were all poorly.
"I was in hospital twice, the last month I've been a lot better, but that's only because I've learnt about pacing myself.
"After the virus I've got to be much more careful, I have to stop and have to rest, I can't do what I used to."
Helen said: "It's really important for people to be wearing masks.
"There is a lot of us out there that are experiencing these after effects and I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
"It messes with your mood, on a good day you feel euphoric, but I know now that I can't cook a family supper every night, I can do it three times a week, if i go for a walk I know I can't do anything else that day."
She was interviewed by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford during the segment.
*This Morning continues at 10am on ITV tomorrow


birminghammail--2020-07-14--JLR, DHL and JCB set to attend crisis summit as 8,000 jobs axed in a week

Some of the Midlands ' biggest employers are set to attend a crisis summit after the Midlands lost a reported 8,000 jobs in a week .
The Unite union said urgent action was needed with thousands of families facing the `` devastation '' of losing a main wage .
Talks will be held on Thursday , July 16 after a string of job cuts at employers including Boots , John Lewis and agency roles at JLR .
This week it was announced that Birmingham 's Symphony and Town Halls were shedding roles as the economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TUC will be holding the summit where mayor Andy Street , MPs , and dozens of major local employers will agree an action plan in an attempt to stop the losses gathering pace as the government ’ s jobs retention scheme ends later this year .
Unite ’ s regional secretary Annmarie Kilcline said the last week had been “ devastating ” .
`` At least 8,000 families - probably a great many more - were plunged into economic uncertainty and probable hardship as they were told that their jobs were going .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pull together as a region to defend jobs and to stop this tide becoming a tsunami that will sweep through our communities this summer .
`` The summit should see a plan for urgent action take shape as we bring together the region ’ s political and business leaders to develop a common plan to build back better .
`` This region is blessed with the skills and expertise that we need to come out of this crisis in a fit shape , with an economy that will support decent jobs and step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we need action now to defend them .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store '' By working as an alliance of workers , politicians and employers , we are intending to make Westminster look again at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s second city .
It was bitterly disappointing that last week the chancellor in his statement did not make any mention of support for the industries that are the pillars of our regional economy , such as the automotive sector .
`` These industries support hundreds of thousands of direct jobs and thousands more in their supply chains across the West Midlands and they urgently need assistance now to continue to do so .
`` One of our core demands as regional leaders , has to be to appeal to the chancellor to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to do so before it is too late for the people of the West Midlands . ''

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Some of the Midlands' biggest employers are set to attend talks with mayor Andy Street after the Midlands lost a reported 8,000 jobs in a week.
The Unite union said urgent action was needed with thousands of families facing the "devastation" of losing a main wage.
"Round table" talks between major employers and Mr Street will be held on Thursday, July 16 after a string of job cuts at firms including Boots, John Lewis and agency roles at JLR.
This week it was announced that Birmingham's Symphony and Town Halls were shedding roles as the economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic continues to bite.
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The West Midlands TUC has called the event.
Unite’s regional secretary Annmarie Kilcline said the last week had been “devastating”.
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"At least 8,000 families - probably a great many more - were plunged into economic uncertainty and probable hardship as they were told that their jobs were going.
"But Unite is determined we pull together as a region to defend jobs and to stop this tide becoming a tsunami that will sweep through our communities this summer.
"This region is blessed with the skills and expertise that we need to come out of this crisis in a fit shape, with an economy that will support decent jobs and step up to the climate change challenge, but we need action now to defend them.
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"By working as an alliance of workers, politicians and employers, we are intending to make Westminster look again at how it must support the country’s second city.
"It was bitterly disappointing that last week the chancellor in his statement did not make any mention of support for the industries that are the pillars of our regional economy, such as the automotive sector.
"These industries support hundreds of thousands of direct jobs and thousands more in their supply chains across the West Midlands and they urgently need assistance now to continue to do so.
"One of our core demands as regional leaders, has to be to appeal to the chancellor to think again on industrial support packages - and to do so before it is too late for the people of the West Midlands."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Pundit David Prutton predicts a Fulham win at West Brom tonight

Sky Sports pundit David Prutton is predicting a surprise victory for Fulham at West Bromwich Albion when the two sides meet tonight .
The former Nottingham Forest and Leeds United midfielder thinks Slaven Bilic 's side will slip up against the Cottagers .
Prutton is predicting a 2-1 win for Fulham , whose form has improved dramatically with four wins on the spin putting them back in the automatic promotion picture .
Second-placed Albion need a positive result from tonight 's game to take another step toward a return to the Premier League .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top of the page or click here Brentford host Preston North End tomorrow night and if Thomas Frank 's side capitalise on a slip-up from the Baggies then they could nudge them off the top of the table .
Prutton , who has predicted Brentford to win , thinks Fulham will take advantage of Albion 's draw at Blackburn Rovers .
`` West Brom 's slip at the weekend has opened the door right up for the sides below them , and Fulham may sense a little bit of blood at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Scott Parker 's side trail the Baggies by five points , and only a win will do with three games to go .
`` That might make it easier for them to approach the game in a way , and I have a feeling they could take advantage . ''
Albion still have to play Huddersfield Town and Queens Park Rangers after tonight 's game .
Brentford , meanwhile , have to play Stoke City and Barnsley .

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Sky Sports pundit David Prutton is predicting a surprise victory for Fulham at West Bromwich Albion when the two sides meet tonight.
The former Nottingham Forest and Leeds United midfielder thinks Slaven Bilic 's side will slip up against the Cottagers.
Prutton is predicting a 2-1 win for Fulham, whose form has improved dramatically with four wins on the spin putting them back in the automatic promotion picture.
Second-placed Albion need a positive result from tonight's game to take another step toward a return to the Premier League.
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Brentford host Preston North End tomorrow night and if Thomas Frank's side capitalise on a slip-up from the Baggies then they could nudge them off the top of the table.
Prutton, who has predicted Brentford to win, thinks Fulham will take advantage of Albion's draw at Blackburn Rovers.
"West Brom's slip at the weekend has opened the door right up for the sides below them, and Fulham may sense a little bit of blood at the weekend," he told Sky Sports.
"Scott Parker's side trail the Baggies by five points, and only a win will do with three games to go.
"That might make it easier for them to approach the game in a way, and I have a feeling they could take advantage."
Albion still have to play Huddersfield Town and Queens Park Rangers after tonight's game.
Brentford, meanwhile, have to play Stoke City and Barnsley.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Arsenal fans go nuts over Jack Grealish transfer comments

Former Scotland manager George Burley reckons Jack Grealish would be a good signing for Arsenal this summer .
The Aston Villa captain 's future is set to come under the microscope in the next transfer window with a host of teams reportedly keen to sign him .
Manchester United have been heavily linked with Grealish but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now has Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes lining up in midfield .
With that in mind , Burley reckons Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur might be a good bet for Villa 's 24-year-old playmaker .
`` Jack Grealish is a difficult one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Man City .
I do n't think they 'd be interested , '' he told ESPN .
`` I think you 're looking at Man United .
Arsenal ...
I think he would improve Arsenal , he 'd certainly improve Tottenham .
`` Those are the types of clubs [ that he would suit ] .
`` Whether United really need him now that it looks like some appeasement in the [ Paul ] Pogba situation .
`` [ Nemanja ] Matic has signed a new deal , [ Scott ] McTominay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've got Bruno Fernandes .
`` That might kind of rule that out .
But we 'll have to wait and see . ''
Here 's what Arsenal fans have been saying about Burley 's comments ... .
@ CK_gooner : `` Players that would improve and change this Arsenal team : Grealish , Partey/Rice and Upamecano .
Get it done Arteta . ''
@ goonerforever_ : `` He 's not wrong .
A creative player like Grealish would most definitely improve our side . ''
@ _martinaldo : `` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scores goals and also has a spine unlike most of our players .
Too bad we wo n't be able to spend though . ''
@ artetagunner : `` Arsenal need to go in and recruit intelligently , scout smaller clubs for many good players .
Ake , Grealish , Buendia , Cantwell - all amazing players that can easily prove their worth with a big move .
Nothing wrong with scouting the bottom half of the table .
Hidden gems in there . ''
@ wengerregen : `` Grealish is the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of player we need .
might be able to get him for 30-40 mil . ''

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Pundit Craig Burley reckons Jack Grealish would be a good signing for Arsenal this summer.
The Aston Villa captain's future is set to come under the microscope in the next transfer window with a host of teams reportedly keen to sign him.
Manchester United have been heavily linked with Grealish but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now has Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes lining up in midfield.
With that in mind, Burley reckons Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur might be a good bet for Villa's 24-year-old playmaker.
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"Jack Grealish is a difficult one. I don't see him going to Man City. I don't think they'd be interested," he told ESPN.
"I think you're looking at Man United. Arsenal... I think he would improve Arsenal, he'd certainly improve Tottenham.
"Those are the types of clubs [that he would suit].
"Whether United really need him now that it looks like some appeasement in the [Paul] Pogba situation.
"[Nemanja] Matic has signed a new deal, [Scott] McTominay has signed a new deal, then they've got Bruno Fernandes.
"That might kind of rule that out. But we'll have to wait and see."
Here's what Arsenal fans have been saying about Burley's comments....
@CK_gooner: "Players that would improve and change this Arsenal team: Grealish, Partey/Rice and Upamecano. Get it done Arteta."
@goonerforever_: "He's not wrong. A creative player like Grealish would most definitely improve our side."
@_martinaldo: "He's perfect for us, creates chances, scores goals and also has a spine unlike most of our players. Too bad we won't be able to spend though."
@artetagunner: "Arsenal need to go in and recruit intelligently, scout smaller clubs for many good players. Ake, Grealish, Buendia, Cantwell - all amazing players that can easily prove their worth with a big move. Nothing wrong with scouting the bottom half of the table. Hidden gems in there."
@wengerregen: "Grealish is the perfect signing for Arsenal. Exactly the type of player we need. might be able to get him for 30-40 mil."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Huge vulture escapes Warwick Castle with public warned to be alert

The public has been warned to be alert after a huge Egyptian vulture called Frank escaped from a castle .
@ @ @ @ @ is kept at Warwick Castle and regularly entertains visitors with his aerobatic skills but he @ @ @ @ @ 13/7 ) .
Writing on the castle ’ s Twitter page , they said : @ @ @ @ @ Egyptian Vultures , Frank , has gone exploring in the area .
“ Please keep @ @ @ @ @ - if you do see him , he is friendly and tame , but please @ @ @ @ @ “ Instead , message us on our social channels .
# warwickcastle # warwick ” @ @ @ @ @ time Frank has gone astray .
In 2018 he flew off after a display routine @ @ @ @ @ a sign at a nearby petrol station .

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The public has been warned to be alert after a huge Egyptian vulture called Frank escaped from a castle.
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The powerful bird of prey is kept at Warwick Castle and regularly entertains visitors with his aerobatic skills but he flew away on Monday (13/7).
Writing on the castle’s Twitter page, they said: “One of our adult Egyptian Vultures, Frank, has gone exploring in the area.
“Please keep your eyes peeled for him - if you do see him, he is friendly and tame, but please don't approach him.
“Instead, message us on our social channels. #warwickcastle #warwick”
It is not the first time Frank has gone astray.
In 2018 he flew off after a display routine but was found perched on a sign at a nearby petrol station.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Keeley Bunker murder trial jury discharged after juror suffers panic attacks

The jury in the trial of Wesley Streete , who is accused of raping and murdering Keeley Bunker , has been discharged after a juror complained of suffering panic attacks .
Mr Justice Jeremy Baker told the remaining 11 jurors at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday that a new jury would be re-sworn later .
Opening the case on Monday , the prosecution had alleged 20-year-old Ms Bunker was killed by `` trusted '' friend Streete , who then tried to cover up what he had done .
Ms Bunker was found face down in a pool in Wiggington Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
She had celebrated her birthday days earlier and was due to attend a job interview later that day - but never arrived .
Streete , 20 , of no fixed address , was also accused of two other counts of rape , three counts of sexual assault and a charge of sexual activity with a child , against three other victims , said to have happened in previous years .
He had denied all charges .
After her death , a statement from Keeley ’ s family said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful girl who touched the hearts of the people closest to her . ''
A neighbour said : `` I can ’ t believe it .
My thoughts are with the girl ’ s family .
It ’ s awful .
It feels like there ’ s a dark cloud over Tamworth this morning . ''

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The jury in the trial of Wesley Streete, who is accused of raping and murdering Keeley Bunker, has been discharged after a juror complained of suffering panic attacks.
Mr Justice Jeremy Baker told the remaining 11 jurors at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday that a new jury would be re-sworn later.
Opening the case on Monday, the prosecution had alleged 20-year-old Ms Bunker was killed by "trusted" friend Streete, who then tried to cover up what he had done.
Ms Bunker was found face down in a pool in Wiggington Park, Tamworth, on September 19, last year.
She had celebrated her birthday days earlier and was due to attend a job interview later that day - but never arrived.
Streete, 20, of no fixed address, was also accused of two other counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and a charge of sexual activity with a child, against three other victims, said to have happened in previous years.
He had denied all charges.
After her death, a statement from Keeley’s family said: "Keeley was a bright, caring, beautiful girl who touched the hearts of the people closest to her."
A neighbour said: "I can’t believe it. My thoughts are with the girl’s family. It’s awful. It feels like there’s a dark cloud over Tamworth this morning."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Line of Duty season 6 to resume filming next month but may not air for a year

BBC One 's popular crime drama Line of Duty is set to resume filming for series 6 next month .
The series abandoned production on its sixth season back in March .
The BBC One show , written by Jed Mercurio , was filmed in and around Birmingham during its first season .
World Productions , the company responsible for the corrupt police drama 's production , will resume things in August .
But reports suggest “ nothing is yet set in stone ” - and have referred to the Line of Duty schedule as “ fluid ” .
Line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy on Sunday Brunch last month that it could take up to a year for the new season to drop .
Birmingham has been at the heart of Line of Duty 's success .
It was created and written by former Brummie doctor Jed Mercurio , the first series was filmed in Birmingham and many of the key cast are from the city .
Mercurio told Andrew Marr in May : “ Nobody knows how this is going to unfold and we ’ ve just got to make sure everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of the crew , it ’ s a difficult time when you ’ re out of work.
” Mercurio continued : “ I want to get back as soon as we can , but that ’ s got to be when it ’ s safe and we ’ re not a show that is similar to the soaps where there ’ s a possibility of bringing the actual subject of corona into the storyline , where that could make it slightly easier for them to adapt to it , whereas it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duty ‘ s world .
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BBC One's popular crime drama Line of Duty is set to resume filming for series 6 next month.
The series abandoned production on its sixth season back in March.
The BBC One show, written by Jed Mercurio, was filmed in and around Birmingham during its first season.
World Productions, the company responsible for the corrupt police drama's production, will resume things in August.
But reports suggest “nothing is yet set in stone” - and have referred to the Line of Duty schedule as “fluid”.
Line of Duty star Rochenda Sandall warned Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy on Sunday Brunch last month that it could take up to a year for the new season to drop.
Birmingham has been at the heart of Line of Duty's success.
It was created and written by former Brummie doctor Jed Mercurio, the first series was filmed in Birmingham and many of the key cast are from the city.
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Mercurio told Andrew Marr in May: “Nobody knows how this is going to unfold and we’ve just got to make sure everybody’s safe. I feel for a lot of the crew, it’s a difficult time when you’re out of work.”
Mercurio continued: “I want to get back as soon as we can, but that’s got to be when it’s safe and we’re not a show that is similar to the soaps where there’s a possibility of bringing the actual subject of corona into the storyline, where that could make it slightly easier for them to adapt to it, whereas it’s currently not in Line Of Duty‘s world.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Birmingham City next manager odds amid Lee Bowyer compensation claims

Lee Bowyer is still the favourite to become Birmingham City 's next manager .
The Charlton Athletic boss is currently 5/6 with League sponsor SkyBet .
Robbie Fowler is second favourite at 3/1 while Paul Cook ( 6/1 ) and Nigel Clough ( 10/1 ) are at even longer odds .
As recently as Wednesday Bowyer was priced at 7/2 with the same bookmwker while Oddschecker had him at 1/2 over the weekend .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Bowyer , who returns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , spent two years at Blues and won the League Cup with the club in 2011 .
For now the former Leeds United midfielder 's attentions are focused on surviving relegation with Charlton .
Ahead of tomorrow 's game Charlton are one point and one place outside the relegation zone .
Reports have claimed that a compensation package has been agreed between Blues and Charlton for Bowyer 's services .
He flatly denied that was the case yesterday .
`` We 've got three games to go and people are talking about me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've been linked to Birmingham because I 've played there .
Of course I 'm going to be linked there .
`` But for things like that to be coming out ( a compensation figure ) , that ’ s wrong .
`` Maybe because we are playing Birmingham it is people trying to disrupt our camp .
`` Birmingham are only three points above us .
If we 'd won at the weekend then we ’ d have been above them .
`` Are people trying to disrupt the camp ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I just hope this is not coming out from our camp .
`` For someone to have said this is the compensation…why is anyone even getting involved in the conversation , that ’ s if we are .
I don ’ t know if there is any truth .
It could just be people trying to rock the boat .
`` There is no reason for us as a club to be getting caught up in anything that might be happening later on .
There 's no reason .
`` It seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things .
I 've been linked there for weeks now and then all of a sudden this comes out .
`` There is probably no truth to it .
I hope it is n't anyone from our club saying that . ''

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Lee Bowyer is still the favourite to become Birmingham City's next manager.
The Charlton Athletic boss is currently 5/6 with League sponsor SkyBet.
Robbie Fowler is second favourite at 3/1 while Paul Cook (6/1) and Nigel Clough (10/1) are at even longer odds.
As recently as Wednesday Bowyer was priced at 7/2 with the same bookmaker while Oddschecker had him at 1/2 over the weekend.
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Bowyer, who returns to St Andrew's tomorrow night with Charlton, spent two years at Blues and won the League Cup with the club in 2011.
For now the former Leeds United midfielder's attentions are focused on surviving relegation with Charlton.
Ahead of tomorrow's game Charlton are one point and one place outside the relegation zone.
Reports have claimed that a compensation package has been agreed between Blues and Charlton for Bowyer's services.
He flatly denied that was the case yesterday.
"We've got three games to go and people are talking about me leaving," Bowyer said.
"I've been linked to Birmingham because I've played there. Of course I'm going to be linked there.
"But for things like that to be coming out (a compensation figure), that’s wrong.
"Maybe because we are playing Birmingham it is people trying to disrupt our camp.
"Birmingham are only three points above us. If we'd won at the weekend then we’d have been above them.
"Are people trying to disrupt the camp? There is no reason to do that. I just hope this is not coming out from our camp.
"For someone to have said this is the compensation…why is anyone even getting involved in the conversation, that’s if we are. I don’t know if there is any truth. It could just be people trying to rock the boat.
"There is no reason for us as a club to be getting caught up in anything that might be happening later on. There's no reason.
"It seems it is just people trying to disrupt things. I've been linked there for weeks now and then all of a sudden this comes out.
"There is probably no truth to it. I hope it isn't anyone from our club saying that."