birminghammail--2020-09-27--Friends who faced death in Brum to tell 'incredible' story on TV

Two friends who met at a Birmingham hospital and fought cancer together will reveal their 'incredible ' story on BBC One - and say facing death made them 'more like sisters ' .
Mayisha Begum , 20 , from Hollywood and Sophie Coleman , 20 , from Rubery , both aged 20 , were just teenagers when they begun receiving treatment in the YPU at Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
Now in remission , the best friends will be featured in the charity show hosted by Kaiser Chief singer , Ricky Wilson .
Mayisha was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live that she thought she was going to die when she was diagnosed .
Thankfully , after two years of intense treatment , she went into remission in 2019 and officially got the all-clear earlier this year in April .
She said : `` When I was diagnosed a nurse from Teenage Cancer Trust came to talk to me about their unit at the hospital and to start with , I wasn ’ t sure about going , but I ’ m glad I did .
“ I was scared to leave my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began to realise that it was nice that other people my age were experiencing the same sort of thing and they understood me .
`` It was great to listen to the stories of what they were going through and to talk about my experience without feeling pitied .
We could relate to each other and I felt less alone.
” Mayisha had to overcome her fear of needles during her treatment , and when she spotted Sophie , who was new to treatment struggling with the same issue and who seemed shy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it and gave her some tips and advice .
Sophie was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma aged 17 in May 2018 and got the all-clear in December 2018 .
It was fighting this disease together that made their friendship grow .
Sophie said : `` I always say that Mayisha is like my sister .
During our treatment we spent hours in the games room on the unit chatting , and after my treatment finished , I ’ d still pop in to support Mayisha through hers .
“ Teenage Cancer Trust and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us getting through cancer , and we ’ re really proud to be sharing our story together for the BBC One Lifeline Appeal .
So please tune in to the show on Sunday to hear more about our story , and if you can , support Teenage Cancer Trust.
” However , the charity claim that during the Coronavirus outbreak they have had an 'incredibly difficult year . '
Director of Fundraising , Teenage Cancer Trust , Paul McKenzie said : “ To be told as a teenager or young person “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hardest things to face .
“ Mayisha and Sophie ’ s incredible story shows how Teenage Cancer Trust teams across the UK make a difference .
“ 2020 has been a tough year for Teenage Cancer Trust .
When COVID-19 hit , we suddenly lost around half of our income , and are set to lose more than £5 million in funding this year .
`` But whatever the crisis we won ’ t stop , and can ’ t stop , being there for young people with cancer like Mayisha and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term Teenage Cancer Trust supporter and Kaiser Chief Ricky Wilson said : “ Your support for the BBC Lifeline Appeal will help Teenage Cancer Trust reach young people in need , allowing them be treated on units where wonderful friendships are forged , and helped by specialist nurses and youth support teams , who are there for them throughout their difficult journey.
” BBC OneLifeline Appeal will be aired on Sunday 27 at 2.05pm .
Every pound donated to the BBC Lifeline Appeal for Teenage Cancer Trust with be match funded up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .

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Two friends who met at a Birmingham hospital and fought cancer together will reveal their 'incredible' story on BBC One - and say facing death made them 'more like sisters'.
Mayisha Begum, 20, from Hollywood and Sophie Coleman, 20, from Rubery, both aged 20, were just teenagers when they begun receiving treatment in the YPU at Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Now in remission, the best friends will be featured in the charity show hosted by Kaiser Chief singer, Ricky Wilson.
(Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)
Mayisha was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia when she was 17 and told Birmingham Live that she thought she was going to die when she was diagnosed.
Thankfully, after two years of intense treatment, she went into remission in 2019 and officially got the all-clear earlier this year in April.
She said: "When I was diagnosed a nurse from Teenage Cancer Trust came to talk to me about their unit at the hospital and to start with, I wasn’t sure about going, but I’m glad I did.
“I was scared to leave my room at first, but I soon began to realise that it was nice that other people my age were experiencing the same sort of thing and they understood me.
"It was great to listen to the stories of what they were going through and to talk about my experience without feeling pitied. We could relate to each other and I felt less alone.”
Mayisha had to overcome her fear of needles during her treatment, and when she spotted Sophie, who was new to treatment struggling with the same issue and who seemed shy and timid, she talked to her about it and gave her some tips and advice.
Sophie was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma aged 17 in May 2018 and got the all-clear in December 2018.
It was fighting this disease together that made their friendship grow.
Sophie said: "I always say that Mayisha is like my sister. During our treatment we spent hours in the games room on the unit chatting, and after my treatment finished, I’d still pop in to support Mayisha through hers.
(Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)
“Teenage Cancer Trust and our friendship has been a huge part of us getting through cancer, and we’re really proud to be sharing our story together for the BBC One Lifeline Appeal. So please tune in to the show on Sunday to hear more about our story, and if you can, support Teenage Cancer Trust.”
Teenage Cancer Trust provide support for young people aged 13 to 24.
However, the charity claim that during the Coronavirus outbreak they have had an 'incredibly difficult year.'
Director of Fundraising, Teenage Cancer Trust, Paul McKenzie said: “To be told as a teenager or young person “you have cancer” is one of the hardest things to face.
“Mayisha and Sophie’s incredible story shows how Teenage Cancer Trust teams across the UK make a difference.
“2020 has been a tough year for Teenage Cancer Trust. When COVID-19 hit, we suddenly lost around half of our income, and are set to lose more than £5 million in funding this year.
"But whatever the crisis we won’t stop, and can’t stop, being there for young people with cancer like Mayisha and Sophie.”
(Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)
The appeal's host, long-term Teenage Cancer Trust supporter and Kaiser Chief Ricky Wilson said: “Your support for the BBC Lifeline Appeal will help Teenage Cancer Trust reach young people in need, allowing them be treated on units where wonderful friendships are forged, and helped by specialist nurses and youth support teams, who are there for them throughout their difficult journey.”
BBC OneLifeline Appeal will be aired on Sunday 27 at 2.05pm.
Every pound donated to the BBC Lifeline Appeal for Teenage Cancer Trust with be match funded up to the maximum value of £20k from Aldi UK.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--What should happen to pubs with Covid-19 on the rise? Have your say

Pubs are going through a tough time at the moment .
With coronavirus on the rise again , boozers which were forced to close their doors for months earlier this year face yet more changes .
It is a tricky balance between saving the jobs of the thousands of people working in pubs in the West Midlands and trying to stop the rise of Covid-19 in the area .
The Government showed its hand this week , introducing a 10pm curfew and one or two other measures .
But it has n't been universally well-received - so have your way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below what you would do with pubs : Meanwhile , alarming new figures show how coronavirus cases have risen across nearly each part of the West Midlands within the past five days .
Stats revealed at a key regional briefing on Friday , September 25 , show nearly all of the region had seen rising levels of new infections .
Below you can see the rise - the first figure being the number in 100,000 which had tested positive on Monday and the latter number on Friday .
In Birmingham , the rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to just under 110 cases per the same figure of the population .
In Coventry , that rise is less pronounced - but still has risen from 34 to 47 .
In Dudley , the rise has been sharp , too , from 26 to 36 .
Sandwell has risen from 56 to 81 , with Walsall up nearly double - from 36 cases to 60 .
Wolverhampton , similarly , has risen from 48 to 55 .
Birmingham deputy leader Brigid Jones told the briefing there were 118 situations of outbreaks across @ @ @

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Pubs are going through a tough time at the moment.
With coronavirus on the rise again, boozers which were forced to close their doors for months earlier this year face yet more changes.
It is a tricky balance between saving the jobs of the thousands of people working in pubs in the West Midlands and trying to stop the rise of Covid-19 in the area.
The Government showed its hand this week, introducing a 10pm curfew and one or two other measures.
But it hasn't been universally well-received - so have your way.
Let us know in the survey below what you would do with pubs:
Meanwhile, alarming new figures show how coronavirus cases have risen across nearly each part of the West Midlands within the past five days.
Stats revealed at a key regional briefing on Friday, September 25, show nearly all of the region had seen rising levels of new infections.
Below you can see the rise - the first figure being the number in 100,000 which had tested positive on Monday and the latter number on Friday.
In Birmingham, the rate has risen from 80 cases per 100k to just under 110 cases per the same figure of the population. In Coventry, that rise is less pronounced - but still has risen from 34 to 47. In Dudley, the rise has been sharp, too, from 26 to 36.
Sandwell has risen from 56 to 81, with Walsall up nearly double - from 36 cases to 60. Wolverhampton, similarly, has risen from 48 to 55.
Birmingham deputy leader Brigid Jones told the briefing there were 118 situations of outbreaks across the week.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--'I found fiancée dead a month before wedding - but killer is free'

They had the wedding day booked , a deposit down on a four-bedroom forever home in Solihull and plans to start a family .
For Anessha Khan , then 23 , her life with fiancé Naveed Saleem , 32 , was a living 'fairy tale ' .
Until one morning , after a date night at the cinema - she found the 'love of her life ' dead in the driver 's seat of his blacked-out Range Rover .
Robbery was n't a motive for his multiple stab wounds , with the keys to the businessman 's £60,000 4x4 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all left untouched .
Seventeen long and difficult years have passed - but his killer is still walking the streets .
Breaking her silence for the first time since the tragedy , Anessha - now 40 - said her 'whole life was ripped away from her ' the moment she made the horrifying discovery on August 26 , 2003 .
The night before , the couple had been to watch a film and pick up some food before heading to her home in Wellesley Gardens , Moseley .
She thought Naveed , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , had left in his car to go home .
But when Anessha woke - his motor was still parked on the street , his body inside .
`` I woke up in the morning .
I had this bad feeling , '' she recalled .
`` I ran to my window and I saw his car still parked out there , so I 'm thinking : 'What 's happened ? '
`` 'Why has n't he gone home , why is he sleeping in his car ?
It does n't make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car , it was blacked out because it was a Range Rover .
I ran to the passenger side , I was still talking because he looked like he was sleeping , I could n't see anything else .
`` It was only when I ran to the other side and I opened the door that I discovered he was dead . ''
After his death , Anessha spiralled into 'major depression ' and struggled to cope .
She has never met anyone else , married or had children amid the decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were just living such a fairytale life , it was perfect , I had no stresses , no worries , '' she continued , while choking back tears .
`` You know when your whole life is just ripped away from you ?
We were due to be married on September 28 .
`` We had a deposit down on a four-bedroom detached house in Solihull as well , we had everything in motion , but then he was murdered . ''
`` I got rid of the house straight away .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia for three months , I could n't cope .
I left my job everything , just to get away from everything . ''
Two men were charged with murdering Mr Saleem but were both found not guilty at a Birmingham Crown Court trial in 2005 .
`` It went to trial twice , all I remember is going through this whole process again .
Police said the verdict could take a while for the jury to decide , I wanted to stay but police insisted I go home .
`` As I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moseley , I got a phone call to say it was a not guilty verdict and then no further explanation from police .
`` All they said to me is they were closing the case for lack of evidence and that was it , end of . ''
Anessha , who had been with Naveed for five years but known him since she was just four , said she even contacted a private detective to investigate in her search for answers .
`` It has always , always bothered me .
I ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was a massive investigation , '' she explained .
`` It 's been very difficult because he was the love of my life .
I went to see a private detective and he said I would be opening Pandora 's box , I would need £10,000 to start with - and it could be a continuous cost which I did n't have .
`` They tried to send me to counselling , but I found counselling was n't great .
I wanted answers , and in counselling they do n't give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to think differently . ''
At first , she said she found it too difficult to look at the old photos of her and Naveed together .
But now she can look back fondly , remembering the man who was 'always smiling ' .
`` Now I can look at my pictures , and I talk about him all day long if people want to .
Some people find the subject sour , thinking I 'd be upset , but I love speaking about him , he was so kind-hearted and always smiling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very kind , always had a great sense of humour .
He was the type of person who would make anything possible .
He amazed me . ''
She added that when the businessman , who was well-known for his 'kindness , character and cars ' died , they learned more of the work he did in the community - including 'paying for people 's mortgages ' .
But no-one has ever come forward with evidence to secure a conviction over his death .
In a plea for new information , Anessha said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new evidence to come forward .
I just feel someone must know something .
`` I just want justice for him .
I think once I 've got justice for him , I think then I can move on , because in my heart , I know , I 'll have done everything I could to bring him justice . ''
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for the latest information on the cold case .

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They had the wedding day booked, a deposit down on a four-bedroom forever home in Solihull and plans to start a family.
For Anessha Khan, then 23, her life with fiancé Naveed Saleem, 32, was a living 'fairy tale'.
Until one morning, after a date night at the cinema - she found the 'love of her life' dead in the driver's seat of his blacked-out Range Rover.
Robbery wasn't a motive for his multiple stab wounds, with the keys to the businessman's £60,000 4x4, his Rolex watch and wallet containing £250 all left untouched.
Seventeen long and difficult years have passed - but his killer is still walking the streets.
Breaking her silence for the first time since the tragedy, Anessha - now 40 - said her 'whole life was ripped away from her' the moment she made the horrifying discovery on August 26, 2003.
The night before, the couple had been to watch a film and pick up some food before heading to her home in Wellesley Gardens, Moseley.
She thought Naveed, who she was due to marry a month later, had left in his car to go home. But when Anessha woke - his motor was still parked on the street, his body inside.
"I woke up in the morning. I had this bad feeling," she recalled.
"I ran to my window and I saw his car still parked out there, so I'm thinking: 'What's happened?'
"'Why hasn't he gone home, why is he sleeping in his car? It doesn't make sense'.
"I ran to the car, it was blacked out because it was a Range Rover. I ran to the passenger side, I was still talking because he looked like he was sleeping, I couldn't see anything else.
"It was only when I ran to the other side and I opened the door that I discovered he was dead."
(Image: Collects)
After his death, Anessha spiralled into 'major depression' and struggled to cope. She has never met anyone else, married or had children amid the decades of waiting for justice.
"We were just living such a fairytale life, it was perfect, I had no stresses, no worries," she continued, while choking back tears.
"You know when your whole life is just ripped away from you? We were due to be married on September 28.
"We had a deposit down on a four-bedroom detached house in Solihull as well, we had everything in motion, but then he was murdered."
"I got rid of the house straight away. I left the country, I went to Australia for three months, I couldn't cope. I left my job everything, just to get away from everything."
Two men were charged with murdering Mr Saleem but were both found not guilty at a Birmingham Crown Court trial in 2005.
"It went to trial twice, all I remember is going through this whole process again. Police said the verdict could take a while for the jury to decide, I wanted to stay but police insisted I go home.
"As I pulled in from the city centre to Moseley, I got a phone call to say it was a not guilty verdict and then no further explanation from police.
"All they said to me is they were closing the case for lack of evidence and that was it, end of."
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
Anessha, who had been with Naveed for five years but known him since she was just four, said she even contacted a private detective to investigate in her search for answers.
"It has always, always bothered me. I can't understand why there was no information, it was a massive investigation," she explained.
"It's been very difficult because he was the love of my life. I went to see a private detective and he said I would be opening Pandora's box, I would need £10,000 to start with - and it could be a continuous cost which I didn't have.
"They tried to send me to counselling, but I found counselling wasn't great. I wanted answers, and in counselling they don't give you answers, they just get you to think differently."
At first, she said she found it too difficult to look at the old photos of her and Naveed together. But now she can look back fondly, remembering the man who was 'always smiling'.
"Now I can look at my pictures, and I talk about him all day long if people want to. Some people find the subject sour, thinking I'd be upset, but I love speaking about him, he was so kind-hearted and always smiling.
"He was very intelligent, very kind, always had a great sense of humour. He was the type of person who would make anything possible. He amazed me."
(Image: Collects)
She added that when the businessman, who was well-known for his 'kindness, character and cars' died, they learned more of the work he did in the community - including 'paying for people's mortgages'.
But no-one has ever come forward with evidence to secure a conviction over his death.
In a plea for new information, Anessha said: "What it needs now is new evidence to come forward. I just feel someone must know something.
"I just want justice for him. I think once I've got justice for him, I think then I can move on, because in my heart, I know, I'll have done everything I could to bring him justice."
Detective Inspector Justin Mason-Spanner, from the homicide review team at West Midlands Police, said: “Sadly Mr Saleem’s killer remains at large.
"My thoughts remain with his family and friends who I know need answers about what happened, and who was responsible.
"We remain determined to bring those responsible to justice and if more information comes to light or other evidential opportunities are identified, then we will pursue them."
Anyone with information on the cold case murder can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Anguish of son sleeping in shed - and can't visit his mum

A homeless man who has spent months sheltering at night in a shed has been robbed of his one lifeline - visiting his sick , frail mother - by new COVID restrictions .
Satpal Singh Rathu - a familiar sight on West Bromwich 's streets - says Sandwell 's new rules have torn him from the 78-year-old .
Under the rules , those outside an individual 's support bubble can not enter their home .
A severe muscle wasting disease prevents Satpal 's mother from leaving her property .
He has asked BirminghamLive not to publish the vulnerable pensioner 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , I can ’ t visit my mum .
She ’ s 78 , sick and she ’ s frail .
`` My dad passed away quite recently , he was only 72 .
He had battled depression and had a drinking problem . ''
Satpal is a man whose fall from grace has been swift and shocking .
Not too long ago , the 52-year-old earned good money as a respected chef .
Then depression and a breakdown nudged him toward 's the area 's growing band of rough sleepers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queens Square , shoppers shuffle passed and averted their gaze .
Yet Satpal , his face worn and weathered , was once like them .
One of his four children - children he is now distanced from - recently graduated from university .
He said : `` It ’ s been hard on the streets .
At the moment I ’ m staying in my friend ’ s shed .
It ’ s not cosy but it ’ s a roof over my head .
`` I don ’ t want to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff goes on there .
There are a lot of drugs , but I only smoke cigarettes , so I stay away .
`` People from the church have helped me .
They have given me food and clothing . ''
`` I ’ ve lost a lot of family members .
Four uncles died within five years and my cousin in London was stabbed .
We were very close , '' Satpal added .
`` My children have all grown up now and are adults .
But we still talk and meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas . ''
For Satpal , help will soon be at hand .
Housing First , a support organisation for the homeless , has found him a flat .
Thankfully , the days of dossing down in a damp shed are almost over .

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A homeless man who has spent months sheltering at night in a shed has been robbed of his one lifeline - visiting his sick, frail mother - by new COVID restrictions.
Satpal Singh Rathu - a familiar sight on West Bromwich's streets - says Sandwell's new rules have torn him from the 78-year-old.
Under the rules, those outside an individual's support bubble cannot enter their home.
A severe muscle wasting disease prevents Satpal's mother from leaving her property. He has asked BirminghamLive not to publish the vulnerable pensioner's details.
"Because of the new restrictions, I can’t visit my mum. She’s 78, sick and she’s frail.
"My dad passed away quite recently, he was only 72. He had battled depression and had a drinking problem."
Satpal is a man whose fall from grace has been swift and shocking.
Not too long ago, the 52-year-old earned good money as a respected chef.
Then depression and a breakdown nudged him toward's the area's growing band of rough sleepers.
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As we spoke near the entrance of Queens Square, shoppers shuffle passed and averted their gaze.
Yet Satpal, his face worn and weathered, was once like them. One of his four children - children he is now distanced from - recently graduated from university.
He said: "It’s been hard on the streets. At the moment I’m staying in my friend’s shed. It’s not cosy but it’s a roof over my head.
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"I don’t want to go to hostels because a lot of bad stuff goes on there. There are a lot of drugs, but I only smoke cigarettes, so I stay away.
"People from the church have helped me. They have given me food and clothing."
"I’ve lost a lot of family members. Four uncles died within five years and my cousin in London was stabbed. We were very close," Satpal added.
"My children have all grown up now and are adults. But we still talk and meet up for occasions such as birthdays and Christmas."
For Satpal, help will soon be at hand.
Housing First, a support organisation for the homeless, has found him a flat. Thankfully, the days of dossing down in a damp shed are almost over.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Convicted killer speaks of torment after fresh Carl Bridgewater murder claim

The author of a bombshell book about Bert Spencer - put in the frame by a TV documentary over the murder of paperboy Carl Bridgewater - claims to have uncovered startling new evidence about the unsolved case .
Simon Golding , who penned `` Scapegoat for Murder - the truth about the killing of Carl Bridgewater '' , plans to reveal the information in a sequel to the best-seller .
The Bridgnorth , Shropshire , writer told Facebook followers : `` I don ’ t want to point fingers – I just want to get at the truth and find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had his whole future stolen from him .
The fight goes on . ''
Convicted killer Spencer , who recently had his left leg amputated after suffering gangrene , has slammed the claims - and demanded Golding presents any key new evidence to police , if it exists .
In an exclusive interview , the 81-year-old spoke of the toll 40 years of being falsely accused of the 1978 murder has taken on him and his family .
He said angrily : `` Persecution is a criminal offence that can have life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the explosive Channel 4 documentary `` Interview with a Murderer '' , famed criminologist David Wilson left little doubt he felt Spencer was linked to Carl 's death .
Years earlier campaigning Mirror journalist Paul Foot took the same line .
Carl , aged 13 , was shot in the head after disturbing burglars at Yew Tree Farm , Prestwood , Staffordshire .
Four men , dubbed `` The Bridgewater Four '' , were jailed for the shocking crime .
But in 1997 , almost two decades after the crime , their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men were released , the fourth died two years into his stretch .
Former Black Country ambulance driver , Spencer , agreed to take part in the ratings-busting Channel4 show , aired in 2016 and based on Golding 's book .
But he has accused the author of keeping the programme 's true agenda from him .
He 's sickened the issue will be raked up again by the writer 's sequel .
`` It will cause untold misery , '' the pensioner , who now lives in the Fens district , warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stir all this up again , you will cause untold misery to those out there .
Why do n't you just stop it and get on with something useful ? '
`` Simon Golding is not doing this for charity .
I have conflicting thoughts , if he has new evidence , what is it ?
He has a duty to provide police with evidence in an unsolved murder case .
`` What is the new evidence , because there ca n't be any .
The only thing that ever linked me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was two miles away at the time . ''
Golding posted online : `` It was 42 years ago that 13-year-old paperboy Carl Bridgewater was murdered at Yew Tree Farm .
`` I ’ ve been involved in this case for many years , starting with campaigning for The Bridgewater Four whose convictions were quashed in February , 1997 .
`` My best-selling book 'Scapegoat for Murder : the truth about the killing of Carl Bridgewater ' and the multi-award-winning Channel 4 documentary surrounding it all brought new evidence to the table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politicians , together with others , only managed to get the Home Office to nudge Staffordshire Police into taking another look at the case .
`` Staffordshire Police , allegedly , dissected my book and watched all our hours and hours of footage from the documentary – and they still said there was no significant new evidence to warrant a full enquiry .
`` It would have helped if they had actually interviewed the people concerned !
I ’ m writing an updated version of my book and I ’ m in discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Much has been made of a blue Vauxhall Viva - Spencer owned a similar car - spotted at the scene of the crime .
We understand the new evidence involved an eyewitness who was run off the road by a blue Viva near Yew Tree Farm .
Spencer 's relationship with the author has clearly soured .
He said : `` At no time during many months of corresponding and visits to my home to discuss the book did he give any indication he had been a member of the Bridgewater Four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware that Paul Foot , David Wilson etal went on and on about the blue Viva car .
I will tell you here what was never revealed .
`` A blue Viva car was seen at the premises at 1.30pm and soon after vanished never to return .
`` Shortly before this a blue estate car was seen there at 12.30 .
Soon after the Viva left at 2.40pm and beyond , numerous other vehicles were seen on the premises .
`` So let 's analyse the sighting of those vehicles , well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be the blue Viva , but , hold on , at 1.30pm and shortly after no-one was murdered on those premises and no burglary had taken place .
`` I 'm not angry about it , I 'm not angry towards some of them .
I have just got on with the way things are .
Being angry is not going to change anything . ''
He warned : `` I 'm like a Staffordshire bull terrier , they are the most beautiful animal I know but do n't kick and tread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Spencer said : `` After enduring 40 years of unrelenting persecution by the news media and campaign groups , lies , deceit and hearsay have all contributed to my current state of ill health .
`` Ten years ago I was diagnosed as suffering chronic stress , gangrene in one foot , which then spread , resulting in my amputation of my left leg .
`` I do n't feel sorry for myself but I do feel something for all you out there having devoted 40 years of your life tormenting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You have achieved nothing of value to society as a whole . ''
Golding told the Sunday Mercury : `` Bert knew what I wanted to do .
The point of getting in touch was to get the other side of the story .
`` I have been open with him .
I felt the quashing of the four men 's convictions was the correct decision .
I wanted to bring things into the open and that 's what I did in the book .
The book was a chance for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He did n't come over well in the documentary but I ca n't turn back time .
`` I have nothing but praise for the professionalism of everyone involved in the documentary .
David Wilson was his own man - he and Bert were two heavyweights going up against each other . ''
Spencer became a prime suspect in the Bridgewater murder after he blasted elderly farmer Hubert Wilkes to death in 1979 .
He has always vehemently denied murdering Carl .
But although he admits shooting Mr Wilkes , he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is not a murderer .
Spencer had been employed by the victim when he killed him at Holloway House Farm in Kingswinford .
There were some similarities to Carl ’ s murder .
Mr Wilkes also worked at Yew Tree Farm where 13-year-old Carl was shot dead .
And the 70-year-old ’ s body was found , sitting upright on a settee in the same position in which Carl was found .
The Bridgewater Four – Vincent and Michael Hickey , James Robinson and Patrick Molloy – had been convicted of murdering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the three survivors were freed and their convictions quashed .
They are considered victims of one of the country 's greatest miscarriages of justice .
In 2012 , Spencer told our reporter : “ I did not kill Carl Bridgewater .
There were 37 prime suspects .
I was at work when it happened . ''
After Mr Wilkes was shot dead , Spencer hit his then wife Janet with the sawn-off shotgun , splitting open her head , and punched Mr Wilkes ’ daughter , air-hostess Jean .
The former judo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conviction while he was in jail .
But he said he was “ still riddled with guilt over the killing ” .
“ I am still at a loss to explain my actions .
Whisky played its part though , ” he said .
“ Something was said , a terrible red mist descended and the rest remains a blur .
“ One of the psychiatrists told me to stop beating myself up .
I still do mentally punish myself .
I hate what I did , but I can ’ t change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an insanely jealous man ...
I didn ’ t realise it at the time .
I always pent up my feelings .
I ’ d never punched anyone , I wouldn ’ t even slam doors .
“ I always kept things locked away .
The psychiatrist said , ‘ on the night you had a lot to drink that got rid of your inhibitions and they ( the victims ) got the lot .
“ That ’ s what happens .
They get the lot.
” Vincent Hickey , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had publicly called for the case to be re-opened .
Back in 2012 , the now 66-year-old said : “ I want to know who killed Carl and I will write letters to the police demanding they reopen this case .
“ Even though I was cleared , I still want justice for Carl and his family .
“ This has been gnawing away at me for 30 years .
`` I went through a very traumatic time in prison , and am still suffering .
`` There is all this technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m sure if they carried out new DNA tests the results would lead them to whoever really killed Carl.
” Dad-of-one Vincent , his cousin Michael Hickey and James Robinson walked free from jail in 1997 after the High Court quashed their murder convictions .
Patrick Molloy was jailed for 12 years for manslaughter but died in prison in 1981 before his application for leave to appeal could be heard .

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The author of a bombshell book about Bert Spencer - put in the frame by a TV documentary over the murder of paperboy Carl Bridgewater - claims to have uncovered startling new evidence about the unsolved case.
Simon Golding, who penned "Scapegoat for Murder - the truth about the killing of Carl Bridgewater", plans to reveal the information in a sequel to the best-seller.
The Bridgnorth, Shropshire, writer told Facebook followers: "I don’t want to point fingers – I just want to get at the truth and find justice for an innocent young boy who had his whole future stolen from him. The fight goes on."
Convicted killer Spencer, who recently had his left leg amputated after suffering gangrene, has slammed the claims - and demanded Golding presents any key new evidence to police, if it exists.
In an exclusive interview, the 81-year-old spoke of the toll 40 years of being falsely accused of the 1978 murder has taken on him and his family.
He said angrily: "Persecution is a criminal offence that can have life and health-threatening consequences to the victim."
In the explosive Channel 4 documentary "Interview with a Murderer", famed criminologist David Wilson left little doubt he felt Spencer was linked to Carl's death.
Years earlier campaigning Mirror journalist Paul Foot took the same line.
Carl, aged 13, was shot in the head after disturbing burglars at Yew Tree Farm, Prestwood, Staffordshire.
Four men, dubbed "The Bridgewater Four", were jailed for the shocking crime. But in 1997, almost two decades after the crime, their convictions were overturned.
Three of the men were released, the fourth died two years into his stretch.
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Former Black Country ambulance driver, Spencer, agreed to take part in the ratings-busting Channel4 show, aired in 2016 and based on Golding's book.
But he has accused the author of keeping the programme's true agenda from him.
He's sickened the issue will be raked up again by the writer's sequel. "It will cause untold misery," the pensioner, who now lives in the Fens district, warned.
"I would say: 'To stir all this up again, you will cause untold misery to those out there. Why don't you just stop it and get on with something useful?'
"Simon Golding is not doing this for charity. I have conflicting thoughts, if he has new evidence, what is it? He has a duty to provide police with evidence in an unsolved murder case.
"What is the new evidence, because there can't be any. The only thing that ever linked me to the Carl Bridgewater case was the fact I was two miles away at the time."
Golding posted online: "It was 42 years ago that 13-year-old paperboy Carl Bridgewater was murdered at Yew Tree Farm.
"I’ve been involved in this case for many years, starting with campaigning for The Bridgewater Four whose convictions were quashed in February, 1997.
"My best-selling book 'Scapegoat for Murder: the truth about the killing of Carl Bridgewater' and the multi-award-winning Channel 4 documentary surrounding it all brought new evidence to the table.
"All my campaigning and petitioning politicians, together with others, only managed to get the Home Office to nudge Staffordshire Police into taking another look at the case.
"Staffordshire Police, allegedly, dissected my book and watched all our hours and hours of footage from the documentary – and they still said there was no significant new evidence to warrant a full enquiry.
(Image: PA)
"It would have helped if they had actually interviewed the people concerned! I’m writing an updated version of my book and I’m in discussions with Channel 4 about another documentary."
Much has been made of a blue Vauxhall Viva - Spencer owned a similar car - spotted at the scene of the crime.
We understand the new evidence involved an eyewitness who was run off the road by a blue Viva near Yew Tree Farm.
Spencer's relationship with the author has clearly soured.
He said: "At no time during many months of corresponding and visits to my home to discuss the book did he give any indication he had been a member of the Bridgewater Four campaign group.
"You are all aware that Paul Foot, David Wilson etal went on and on about the blue Viva car. I will tell you here what was never revealed.
"A blue Viva car was seen at the premises at 1.30pm and soon after vanished never to return.
"Shortly before this a blue estate car was seen there at 12.30. Soon after the Viva left at 2.40pm and beyond, numerous other vehicles were seen on the premises.
"So let's analyse the sighting of those vehicles, well the only one that might incriminate me would be the blue Viva, but, hold on, at 1.30pm and shortly after no-one was murdered on those premises and no burglary had taken place.
"I'm not angry about it, I'm not angry towards some of them. I have just got on with the way things are. Being angry is not going to change anything."
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He warned: "I'm like a Staffordshire bull terrier, they are the most beautiful animal I know but don't kick and tread on them."
In a statement, Spencer said: "After enduring 40 years of unrelenting persecution by the news media and campaign groups, lies, deceit and hearsay have all contributed to my current state of ill health.
"Ten years ago I was diagnosed as suffering chronic stress, gangrene in one foot, which then spread, resulting in my amputation of my left leg.
"I don't feel sorry for myself but I do feel something for all you out there having devoted 40 years of your life tormenting a fellow human being for your own pleasure.
"You have achieved nothing of value to society as a whole."
Golding told the Sunday Mercury: "Bert knew what I wanted to do. The point of getting in touch was to get the other side of the story.
"I have been open with him. I felt the quashing of the four men's convictions was the correct decision. I wanted to bring things into the open and that's what I did in the book. The book was a chance for Bert to have his say."
"He didn't come over well in the documentary but I can't turn back time.
"I have nothing but praise for the professionalism of everyone involved in the documentary. David Wilson was his own man - he and Bert were two heavyweights going up against each other."
Spencer became a prime suspect in the Bridgewater murder after he blasted elderly farmer Hubert Wilkes to death in 1979.
He has always vehemently denied murdering Carl.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
But although he admits shooting Mr Wilkes, he says his crime was not premeditated and that he is not a murderer.
Spencer had been employed by the victim when he killed him at Holloway House Farm in Kingswinford.
There were some similarities to Carl’s murder. Mr Wilkes also worked at Yew Tree Farm where 13-year-old Carl was shot dead.
And the 70-year-old’s body was found, sitting upright on a settee in the same position in which Carl was found.
The Bridgewater Four – Vincent and Michael Hickey, James Robinson and Patrick Molloy – had been convicted of murdering Carl four weeks earlier.
In 1997, the three survivors were freed and their convictions quashed. They are considered victims of one of the country's greatest miscarriages of justice.
In 2012, Spencer told our reporter: “I did not kill Carl Bridgewater. There were 37 prime suspects. I was at work when it happened."
After Mr Wilkes was shot dead, Spencer hit his then wife Janet with the sawn-off shotgun, splitting open her head, and punched Mr Wilkes’ daughter, air-hostess Jean.
The former judo instructor lost an appeal to overturn his conviction while he was in jail. But he said he was “still riddled with guilt over the killing”.
“I am still at a loss to explain my actions. Whisky played its part though,” he said.
“Something was said, a terrible red mist descended and the rest remains a blur.
“One of the psychiatrists told me to stop beating myself up. I still do mentally punish myself. I hate what I did, but I can’t change it.
“He said I was an insanely jealous man...I didn’t realise it at the time. I always pent up my feelings. I’d never punched anyone, I wouldn’t even slam doors.
“I always kept things locked away. The psychiatrist said, ‘on the night you had a lot to drink that got rid of your inhibitions and they (the victims) got the lot.
“That’s what happens. They get the lot.”
Vincent Hickey, one of the men wrongly jailed for killing Carl Bridgewater, had publicly called for the case to be re-opened.
Back in 2012, the now 66-year-old said: “I want to know who killed Carl and I will write letters to the police demanding they reopen this case.
“Even though I was cleared, I still want justice for Carl and his family.
“This has been gnawing away at me for 30 years.
"I went through a very traumatic time in prison, and am still suffering.
"There is all this technology the police can use. I’m sure if they carried out new DNA tests the results would lead them to whoever really killed Carl.”
Dad-of-one Vincent, his cousin Michael Hickey and James Robinson walked free from jail in 1997 after the High Court quashed their murder convictions.
Patrick Molloy was jailed for 12 years for manslaughter but died in prison in 1981 before his application for leave to appeal could be heard.
Robinson died of lung cancer, aged 73, in 2007.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Watch - horror as as abuse hurled at binmen and man walks past with AXE

This is the horrifying moment council binmen were bombarded with X-rated abuse - before a passerby walked past with an axe .
The man was caught on camera holding the weapon by his side seconds after abuse was hurled at the workers in Medlicott Road , Sparkbrook .
The Birmingham City Council employees were branded 'cheeky b****** ' and ordered to 'do their f****** job properly ' as they made their rounds on Thursday , September 24 .
At the start of the clip , filmed by a passing driver , one of the binmen can be seen heading over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to calm the situation .
He gestured to calm the man and was heard saying : 'We 're trying to do a job ' .
To which the man shouted back : `` Yeah , trying to do a job .
Do your f****** job properly . ''
He continued to swear even as the workers walked away from the confrontation to finish the job of emptying residents ' bins into the truck .
A horrifying sight was then captured as a man walked past the car with an axe in his right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
A voice could then be heard shouting 'cheeky b****** ' while the council staff moved the emptied bins back onto the pavement .
It could not be confirmed whether the man shown with the axe was the same person who shouted the abuse .
The shocking scenes were described as 'very concerning ' by the city council - which branded the behaviour 'completely unacceptable ' .
The employees involved had been asked for more information with a view to offering 'support ' if necessary , a council spokesman added .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This footage is very concerning .
`` Anything that puts the safety of our crews at risk in such a way is completely unacceptable .
`` We are speaking to the employees involved to find out more and support them as necessary .
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This is the horrifying moment council binmen were bombarded with X-rated abuse - before a passerby walked past with an axe.
The man was caught on camera holding the weapon by his side seconds after abuse was hurled at the workers in Medlicott Road, Sparkbrook.
The Birmingham City Council employees were branded 'cheeky b******' and ordered to 'do their f****** job properly' as they made their rounds on Thursday, September 24.
At the start of the clip, filmed by a passing driver, one of the binmen can be seen heading over to a man off-camera in an attempt to calm the situation.
He gestured to calm the man and was heard saying: 'We're trying to do a job'.
To which the man shouted back: "Yeah, trying to do a job. Do your f****** job properly."
He continued to swear even as the workers walked away from the confrontation to finish the job of emptying residents' bins into the truck.
A horrifying sight was then captured as a man walked past the car with an axe in his right hand as if to conceal it from them.
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A voice could then be heard shouting 'cheeky b******' while the council staff moved the emptied bins back onto the pavement.
It could not be confirmed whether the man shown with the axe was the same person who shouted the abuse.
The shocking scenes were described as 'very concerning' by the city council - which branded the behaviour 'completely unacceptable'.
The employees involved had been asked for more information with a view to offering 'support' if necessary, a council spokesman added.
A Birmingham City Council statement read: “This footage is very concerning.
"Anything that puts the safety of our crews at risk in such a way is completely unacceptable.
"We are speaking to the employees involved to find out more and support them as necessary.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Dean Smith breaks silence on Mbwana Samatta's Aston Villa departure

Dean Smith has revealed how Mbwana Samatta `` reluctantly agreed to go '' to Fenerbahce after telling the striker his game-time at Villa would be limited .
The Tanzanian only signed at the back-end of January and , just 16 appearances later , he 's left to join the Turkish giants on a permanent four-year deal .
Samatta , 27 , scored just two goals ( both headers ) in 16 games - one on his Premier League debut at Bournemouth and another at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final in March .
Since then , though , lockdown commenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to score in any of Villa 's final 10 games as they eventually clinched survival .
Smith , meanwhile , went out and signed £33 million Ollie Watkins this summer while it 's believed £19 million addition Bertrand Traore can play as a No.9 if needed .
Keinan Davis , 22 , signed a new four-year deal just last week , too .
`` I think it was the right decision in the end , '' Smith said of Samatta 's move to Fenerbahce .
`` He couldn ’ t be guaranteed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a record amount of money for Ollie Watkins , who we believe is going to be a top striker here .
`` Keinan Davis has signed a new contract as well and we have Wesley to come back in the new year .
`` We just can ’ t stockpile players and we had an offer from Fenerbahce and I think Ally reluctantly agreed to go .
`` We ’ re disappointed it didn ’ t work out how we all wanted because he ’ s a good player and a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has moved on from that and we wish him well in his career now . ''
Samatta trained with his new club on Friday and penned an emotional message to his former employers : `` I wish to thank Aston Villa for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of playing in the Premier League .
`` A special thanks to all Villans for the amazing support you gave me during my time at the club .
I wish you all the best of luck for the rest of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked whether he 's short up front given he has just Watkins and Davis as out-and-out strikers to chose from in a situation that mirrored last season when he went with Wesley , Davis and Jonathan Kodjia .
`` I don ’ t believe ( we 're short ) because we also have Traore who can play there as well .
He ’ s a player whose positions have been wide right or centre forward so if needs be , we ’ ve certainly got one who can play there as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to add goals from all of our forward-thinking players .
Jack ( Grealish ) had his most productive season last year in terms of goals and assists and Trezeguet scored six I think last season .
We want our goals to come from all areas but we ’ re hoping Ollie can be that player that can come good . ''

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Dean Smith has revealed how Mbwana Samatta "reluctantly agreed to go" to Fenerbahce after telling the striker his game-time at Villa would be limited.
The Tanzanian only signed at the back-end of January and, just 16 appearances later, he's left to join the Turkish giants on a permanent four-year deal.
Samatta, 27, scored just two goals (both headers) in 16 games - one on his Premier League debut at Bournemouth and another at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final in March.
Since then, though, lockdown commenced and a barren goal-drought followed as Samatta failed to score in any of Villa's final 10 games as they eventually clinched survival.
Smith, meanwhile, went out and signed £33 million Ollie Watkins this summer while it's believed £19 million addition Bertrand Traore can play as a No.9 if needed. Keinan Davis, 22, signed a new four-year deal just last week, too.
"I think it was the right decision in the end," Smith said of Samatta's move to Fenerbahce. "He couldn’t be guaranteed minutes here and we’ve paid out a record amount of money for Ollie Watkins, who we believe is going to be a top striker here.
"Keinan Davis has signed a new contract as well and we have Wesley to come back in the new year.
"We just can’t stockpile players and we had an offer from Fenerbahce and I think Ally reluctantly agreed to go.
"We’re disappointed it didn’t work out how we all wanted because he’s a good player and a really good lad.
"But the club has moved on from that and we wish him well in his career now."
Samatta trained with his new club on Friday and penned an emotional message to his former employers: "I wish to thank Aston Villa for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of playing in the Premier League.
"A special thanks to all Villans for the amazing support you gave me during my time at the club. I wish you all the best of luck for the rest of the season."
As for the boss, he was asked whether he's short up front given he has just Watkins and Davis as out-and-out strikers to chose from in a situation that mirrored last season when he went with Wesley, Davis and Jonathan Kodjia.
"I don’t believe (we're short) because we also have Traore who can play there as well. He’s a player whose positions have been wide right or centre forward so if needs be, we’ve certainly got one who can play there as well."
Smith added: "We want to add goals from all of our forward-thinking players. Jack (Grealish) had his most productive season last year in terms of goals and assists and Trezeguet scored six I think last season. We want our goals to come from all areas but we’re hoping Ollie can be that player that can come good."


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

It 's the weekend and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be @ @ @ @ @ with all the latest transfer news and views from Villa Park today .
On Friday @ @ @ @ @ development involving talks stalling over the transfer of Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both being monitored with Villa keen to bring in a new @ @ @ @ @ rules , though , dictate that only one player can move on loan between clubs @ @ @ @ @ lots were discussed during Friday 's big Villa Q & A which can be found @ @ @ @ @ 'll keep you up to date with much more on our rolling live blog which @ @ @ @ @ date with , below .

Welcome to Monday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest transfer news and views from Villa Park today.
On Friday, we heard of a development involving talks stalling over the transfer of Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen.
Yesterday reports of a new defensive target emerged.
Elsewhere, Chelsea duo Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both being monitored with Villa keen to bring in a new central midfielder.
Premier League rules, though, dictate that only one player can move on loan between clubs.
Staying with transfers, lots were discussed during Friday's big Villa Q&A which can be found HERE.
Today, we'll keep you up to date with much more on our rolling live blog which you can keep up to date with, below.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Bilic outlines transfer desire as Grant hunt intensifies

Slaven Bilic remains hopeful that West Brom will resolve their striker pursuit before the transfer window - despite the fact that his side have scored five goals in their last two games .
Karlan Grant remains a player who Bilic and the Baggies would like to see arrive at the club before the October deadline .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Albion ’ s interest in Grant emerged in the January transfer window , and they made him their first choice centre forward target this summer upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grant , who scored 19 goals for Huddersfield Town last season , hasn ’ t been involved in the Terriers ’ start to the Championship season as new boss Carlos Corberan plans for the campaign expecting to be without him .
Albion , who are hamstrung by a limited budget , have been trying to find a way of structuring a deal that both suits them and is agreeable from Town ’ s perspective .
One possibility that Albion are understood to be exploring is paying the Terriers a substantial loan fee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer if they were to survive in the top flight .
That would enable the Yorkshire club to part with their asset and still receive a sum up front that they could use to suitably replace him .
Bilic has made no secret of his desire to possess a new attacking option before the closure of the window , and reiterated that stance this weekend .
“ I can only hope at this moment - I think something will happen because we need it , ” Bilic said after watching his side be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw at The Hawthorns on Saturday .
“ I ’ ve said it from the beginning , I keep saying that and I hope the owners will recognise the situation - even after the Chelsea game - and try to strengthen our team.
” Should they reach an agreement , Grant would be the ninth new signing but the fifth new face to arrive at the club in the transfer window ; Filip Krovinovic is expected back at The Hawthorns on another loan deal from Benfica , and he ’ d follow Matheus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in having another stint .
Bilic , meanwhile , isn ’ t of the opinion that Albion will have trouble persuading targets because of their position in the table and expected battle against relegation - it ’ ll be more down to their finances if they can ’ t complete their desired deals .
“ Make no mistake - we do not have a problem attracting players , ” he said .
“ There are a lot of players who would love to join .
“ The problem is the budget .
Hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of deals will happen in the last week or two .
”

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Slaven Bilic remains hopeful that West Brom will resolve their striker pursuit before the transfer window - despite the fact that his side have scored five goals in their last two games.
Karlan Grant remains a player who Bilic and the Baggies would like to see arrive at the club before the October deadline.
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Albion’s interest in Grant emerged in the January transfer window, and they made him their first choice centre forward target this summer upon their return to the Premier League.
Grant, who scored 19 goals for Huddersfield Town last season, hasn’t been involved in the Terriers’ start to the Championship season as new boss Carlos Corberan plans for the campaign expecting to be without him.
Albion, who are hamstrung by a limited budget, have been trying to find a way of structuring a deal that both suits them and is agreeable from Town’s perspective.
One possibility that Albion are understood to be exploring is paying the Terriers a substantial loan fee, with the obligation to sign Grant next summer if they were to survive in the top flight. That would enable the Yorkshire club to part with their asset and still receive a sum up front that they could use to suitably replace him.
Bilic has made no secret of his desire to possess a new attacking option before the closure of the window, and reiterated that stance this weekend.
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“I can only hope at this moment - I think something will happen because we need it,” Bilic said after watching his side be denied by Chelsea in an enthralling 3-3 draw at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
“I’ve said it from the beginning, I keep saying that and I hope the owners will recognise the situation - even after the Chelsea game - and try to strengthen our team.”
Should they reach an agreement, Grant would be the ninth new signing but the fifth new face to arrive at the club in the transfer window; Filip Krovinovic is expected back at The Hawthorns on another loan deal from Benfica, and he’d follow Matheus Pereira, Callum Robinson and Grady Diangana in having another stint.
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Bilic, meanwhile, isn’t of the opinion that Albion will have trouble persuading targets because of their position in the table and expected battle against relegation - it’ll be more down to their finances if they can’t complete their desired deals.
“Make no mistake - we do not have a problem attracting players,” he said. “There are a lot of players who would love to join.
“The problem is the budget. Hopefully there will be some movement. A lot of deals will happen in the last week or two.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Nuno slams Wolves' showing after 4-0 West Ham shocker

Nuno Espirito Santo has blasted his Wolverhampton Wanderers team 's 'very bad ' showing after they were destroyed by West Ham at the London Stadium .
Jarrod Bowen ’ s brace , a Raul Jimenez own goal and a stoppage time strike from Sebastien Haller saw West Ham thrash Wolves 4-0 on Sunday evening .
The defeat is Wolves ’ heaviest in Nuno ’ s three and a bit years at the helm and comes hot on the heels of losses to Stoke City and Manchester City .
“ It was a very bad performance , ” said Nuno .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ think defensively we were not good - at all .
We were disorganised , unbalanced , losing duels .
Offensively we didn ’ t create .
We weren ’ t able to break West Ham .
“ Every time they went for an attack they had a chance of goal .
In the second half , when we wanted to go for it , we still had the same problems .
It was very disappointing .
All of the game was very bad .
“ We have to look at the things we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our idea .
Our foundation is being compact , solid - and today we were not .
That creates a lot of problems going forward , in terms of the game.
” The abject nature of Wolves ’ showing is what surprised Nuno most , particularly due to his belief that they prepared well during the week .
“ I was feeling totally all right , ” he added .
“ We were prepared for the game .
We were ready to play the game .
The problems were not before the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Nuno Espirito Santo has blasted his Wolverhampton Wanderers team's 'very bad' showing after they were destroyed by West Ham at the London Stadium.
Jarrod Bowen’s brace, a Raul Jimenez own goal and a stoppage time strike from Sebastien Haller saw West Ham thrash Wolves 4-0 on Sunday evening.
The defeat is Wolves’ heaviest in Nuno’s three and a bit years at the helm and comes hot on the heels of losses to Stoke City and Manchester City.
“It was a very bad performance,” said Nuno. “A bad game.
“I think defensively we were not good - at all. We were disorganised, unbalanced, losing duels. Offensively we didn’t create. We weren’t able to break West Ham.
“Every time they went for an attack they had a chance of goal. In the second half, when we wanted to go for it, we still had the same problems. It was very disappointing. All of the game was very bad.
“We have to look at the things we should do better. Things inside of our idea. Our foundation is being compact, solid - and today we were not. That creates a lot of problems going forward, in terms of the game.”
The abject nature of Wolves’ showing is what surprised Nuno most, particularly due to his belief that they prepared well during the week.
“I was feeling totally all right,” he added. “We were prepared for the game. We were ready to play the game. The problems were not before the game, it was during the game.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Player ratings after terrible Wolves are battered by West Ham

West Ham United punished a terrible Wolverhampton Wanderers showing to secure a 4-0 victory at the London Stadium .
Jarrod Bowen ’ s brace , an own goal from Raul Jimenez and a late Sebastien Haller goal saw a below-par Wolves battered in the capital .
Wolves were fortunate to only go into half-time one-nil down after being torn apart by the hosts in the opening 45 minutes .
Bowen scored the decisive goal after Pablo Fornals set him away with a quick free-kick after Willy Boly had rugby tackled Michail Antonio in the centre circle .
It was only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeping from Rui Patricio which kept the score down from thereon .
The Portuguese number one saved twice from Tomas Soucek in the space of six minutes , with the second a stunning stop from a point-blank header .
Antonio followed it up but Boly cleared his header off the line .
Patricio then denied Antonio but the ball fell to Fornals six yards out .
Somehow , with the goal gaping , the Spanish midfielder fired over .
The only moment of genuine quality Wolves produced in the first half came through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Jimenez which the Mexican dummied for Ruben Neves to strike from the edge of the box but Lukasz Fabianski saved it comfortably .
Wolves didn ’ t heed all the warnings West Ham had given them and the game was over within 20 minutes of the restart .
Bowen grabbed his second after following up on Fornals ’ shot off the post before Soucek compounded Wolves ’ misery , heading home Aaron Creswell ’ s corner - a goal that was later awarded as an own goal by Jimenez .
Nuno Espirito @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ki-Jana Hoever and Vitinha in an attempt to get Wolves back into it .
But West Ham punished Wolves further late on with Haller notching a fourth on a truly embarrassing evening for Nuno 's men .
Saved Wolves a number of times in the first half but he couldn ’ t keep West Ham out single-handedly forever .
Patricio didn ’ t stand a chance with either of the first two West Ham goals , and it would be difficult to level any criticism at him for goals three and four .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ blip and Boly most certainly is .
The usually reliable Frenchman has been well below par in each of his last three matches and took a roasting from the lively Masuaku here .
The captain simply couldn ’ t handle Antonio and was pulled out of position time and time again .
Usually , Boly or Saiss mark the centre-forward but Antonio was left alone with Coady on multiple occasions .
He was done by Antonio in the build-up to West Ham ’ s second having already been booked for a silly foul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Saiss was poor again and there are now growing calls for Leander Dendoncker to be given a chance at centre-back , while some supporters are calling for Nuno to sign a new defender before the window shuts .
He backed off Bowen for the opener and gifted the West Ham man the opportunity to curl the ball past Patricio .
He did n't cover himself in glory for the fourth either .
Not the debut he would have dreamt about last night .
Semedo needs time to adapt to Wolves ’ system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaky Boly certainly didn ’ t help things .
He started well and showed lots of neat touches but this wasn ’ t a game he ’ ll remember fondly .
The veteran midfielder made one vital interception to prevent a breakaway at the end of the first half , bailing out Boly in the process .
Wolves are once more having some issues with the midfield duo of Neves and Moutinho , with this being the second game in succession where they ’ ve been completely overpowered .
Set the tempo early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but his influence on the game disappeared after West Ham took the lead .
He was chasing shadows for much of the second half and placed one effort well over the bar after being found by Vitinha .
Vinagre failed to take his latest chance after coming into the side due to Marcal ’ s injury .
Wolves have invested a lot of time into Vinagre over the past three seasons but there ’ s an argument to suggest he hasn ’ t really progressed since the Championship-winning campaign .
Traore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League this season , offered his usual rapid bursts of speed and trickery down the right but his final deliveries were more miss than hit .
Midway through the second half , what should have been a simple pass wide to Semedo went out for a throw-in .
It summed up Jimenez ’ s night perfectly on what was a very rare bad display .
He couldn ’ t get hold of the ball for much of the evening as West Ham ’ s three centre-backs , shielded by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut off his supply line .
Neto was the most industrious of Wolves ’ attackers but even he couldn ’ t create anything of note to trouble West Ham ’ s back-line .
One shot in the first half flew wide of the target , with another going well over in the second period .
Still looks a yard off the pace at present but no more than any of his teammates at the London Stadium .
A brief cameo at right wing-back brought up the youngster ’ s debut .
Vitinha ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he ’ s now pushing for a start in Wolves ’ under-performing midfield .

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West Ham United punished a terrible Wolverhampton Wanderers showing to secure a 4-0 victory at the London Stadium.
Jarrod Bowen’s brace, an own goal from Raul Jimenez and a late Sebastien Haller goal saw a below-par Wolves battered in the capital.
Wolves were fortunate to only go into half-time one-nil down after being torn apart by the hosts in the opening 45 minutes.
Bowen scored the decisive goal after Pablo Fornals set him away with a quick free-kick after Willy Boly had rugby tackled Michail Antonio in the centre circle.
It was only a combination of wasteful finishing and brilliant goalkeeping from Rui Patricio which kept the score down from thereon.
The Portuguese number one saved twice from Tomas Soucek in the space of six minutes, with the second a stunning stop from a point-blank header. Antonio followed it up but Boly cleared his header off the line.
Patricio then denied Antonio but the ball fell to Fornals six yards out. Somehow, with the goal gaping, the Spanish midfielder fired over.
The only moment of genuine quality Wolves produced in the first half came through Pedro Neto. He fed a ball into Jimenez which the Mexican dummied for Ruben Neves to strike from the edge of the box but Lukasz Fabianski saved it comfortably.
Wolves didn’t heed all the warnings West Ham had given them and the game was over within 20 minutes of the restart.
Bowen grabbed his second after following up on Fornals’ shot off the post before Soucek compounded Wolves’ misery, heading home Aaron Creswell’s corner - a goal that was later awarded as an own goal by Jimenez.
Nuno Espirito Santo introduced record signing Fabio Silva, Ki-Jana Hoever and Vitinha in an attempt to get Wolves back into it.
But West Ham punished Wolves further late on with Haller notching a fourth on a truly embarrassing evening for Nuno's men.
Rui Patricio 5
Saved Wolves a number of times in the first half but he couldn’t keep West Ham out single-handedly forever. Patricio didn’t stand a chance with either of the first two West Ham goals, and it would be difficult to level any criticism at him for goals three and four.
Willy Boly 3
Wolves’ defence is going through a blip and Boly most certainly is. The usually reliable Frenchman has been well below par in each of his last three matches and took a roasting from the lively Masuaku here.
Conor Coady 3
The captain simply couldn’t handle Antonio and was pulled out of position time and time again. Usually, Boly or Saiss mark the centre-forward but Antonio was left alone with Coady on multiple occasions.
He was done by Antonio in the build-up to West Ham’s second having already been booked for a silly foul on the striker down the left channel.
Romain Saiss 3
Saiss was poor again and there are now growing calls for Leander Dendoncker to be given a chance at centre-back, while some supporters are calling for Nuno to sign a new defender before the window shuts.
He backed off Bowen for the opener and gifted the West Ham man the opportunity to curl the ball past Patricio. He didn't cover himself in glory for the fourth either.
Nelson Semedo 4
Not the debut he would have dreamt about last night.
Semedo needs time to adapt to Wolves’ system and playing in front of an unusually shaky Boly certainly didn’t help things.
He started well and showed lots of neat touches but this wasn’t a game he’ll remember fondly.
Joao Moutinho 4
The veteran midfielder made one vital interception to prevent a breakaway at the end of the first half, bailing out Boly in the process.
Wolves are once more having some issues with the midfield duo of Neves and Moutinho, with this being the second game in succession where they’ve been completely overpowered.
Ruben Neves 4
Set the tempo early on with some quick, incisive passing, but his influence on the game disappeared after West Ham took the lead.
He was chasing shadows for much of the second half and placed one effort well over the bar after being found by Vitinha.
Ruben Vinagre 3
Vinagre failed to take his latest chance after coming into the side due to Marcal’s injury.
Wolves have invested a lot of time into Vinagre over the past three seasons but there’s an argument to suggest he hasn’t really progressed since the Championship-winning campaign.
Adama Traore 4
Traore, starting in attack for the first time in the Premier League this season, offered his usual rapid bursts of speed and trickery down the right but his final deliveries were more miss than hit.
Raul Jimenez 4
Midway through the second half, what should have been a simple pass wide to Semedo went out for a throw-in. It summed up Jimenez’s night perfectly on what was a very rare bad display.
He couldn’t get hold of the ball for much of the evening as West Ham’s three centre-backs, shielded by the equally imposing Declan Rice and Soucek, cut off his supply line.
Pedro Neto 5
Neto was the most industrious of Wolves’ attackers but even he couldn’t create anything of note to trouble West Ham’s back-line.
One shot in the first half flew wide of the target, with another going well over in the second period.
SUBS
Fabio Silva (for Traore, 62) 4
Still looks a yard off the pace at present but no more than any of his teammates at the London Stadium.
Ki-Jana Hoever (for Semedo, 73) 5
A brief cameo at right wing-back brought up the youngster’s debut.
Vitinha (for Moutinho, 73) 5
Vitinha’s performance after coming on was encouraging and he’s now pushing for a start in Wolves’ under-performing midfield.
Not used: Ruddy, Kilman, Dendoncker, Shabani


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Rhian Brewster latest as Aston Villa target 'wants' move

Rhian Brewster was left out of Liverpool 's squad for their 7-2 Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City on Thursday .
Jurgen Klopp named an experimental line up , which included several youngsters and fringe players such as Marko Grujic and Xherdan Shaqiri .
But there was no place for Brewster amid ongoing speculation over his future at Anfield .
The striker has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa and Sheffield United , while it 's claimed Championship club Swansea City are interested in re-signing him after his successful loan spell in Wales last term .
Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning Dean Smith may well need to sign another striker before the end of the the window .
Here 's an overview of Brewster 's situation at present ... Brewster is reported to have his heart set on a move to Crystal Palace if Liverpool agree a deal to sell him .
The Sun are reporting this weekend ( September 26 ) the forward 'wants to speak ' to the Eagles after considering his options .
They add Liverpool are insisting on a buy-back clause in the transfer and the fee could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner Steve Parish reacted angrily to claims his club had lodged a £19million bid for Brewster earlier this 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 .
Speaking to BirminghamLive 's sister title in Sheffield , Chris Wilder confirmed to YorkshireLive that he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have made an enquiry , '' Wilder said .
`` I am not going to mug everybody off by saying there has n't been an enquiry .
`` I have spoken to the manager and the club has spoken to Liverpool - that situation has been left for the CEO to speak and I will get my answers off him regarding Rhian and other targets as well . ''
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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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds would insist on inserting a buy-back clause to sanction a permanent exit .
Who else is 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 champions next season .
`` 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
Earlier on this month Klopp appeared to suggest that the door could be open for Brewster to leave the club .
`` Rhian is our player , a wonderful kid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 . ''

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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--2020-09-27--West Brom 'in talks' to sign Senegal striker Habib Diallo

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly turned to Senegal striker Habib Diallo in their search for attacking reinforcements .
The Sun reports the Baggies are 'in talks ' with French side Metz over a potential deal for Diallo , 25 , to move to The Hawthorns .
Diallo is said to be keen to play in the Premier League and Metz are willing to let him go out on loan for the season as long as there is a significant fee involved .
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Albion boss Slaven Bilic has made no secret of his desire to sign a new striker before the window closes on October 5 and reiterated that stance this weekend .
“ I can only hope at this moment - I think something will happen because we need it , ” Bilic said after the 3-3 draw against Chelsea .
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West Bromwich Albion have reportedly turned to Senegal striker Habib Diallo in their search for attacking reinforcements.
The Sun reports the Baggies are 'in talks' with French side Metz over a potential deal for Diallo, 25, to move to The Hawthorns.
Diallo is said to be keen to play in the Premier League and Metz are willing to let him go out on loan for the season as long as there is a significant fee involved.
The report adds that cash would be part of a £20million arrangement for the forward to then make his stay permanent next summer.
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Diallo, who has scored 48 goals in 114 appearances for Metz having come through the club's academy, has also been linked with Tottenham.
Albion boss Slaven Bilic has made no secret of his desire to sign a new striker before the window closes on October 5 and reiterated that stance this weekend.
“I can only hope at this moment - I think something will happen because we need it,” Bilic said after the 3-3 draw against Chelsea.
“I’ve said it from the beginning, I keep saying that and I hope the owners will recognise the situation - even after the Chelsea game - and try to strengthen our team.”
Huddersfield Town's Karlan Grant continues to be an option having been identified as a target earlier in the window.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Nuno explains why Podence is missing for Wolves against West Ham

Wolverhampton Wanderers star Daniel Podence is absent from tonight ’ s match with West Ham United .
The 24-year-old winger has played superbly for Wolves in their opening two Premier League games and was a notable omission from the squad at the London Stadium .
Brazilian defender Marcal , as expected , was also missing after picking up a calf injury early into the game against Manchester City .
And Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that Podence also suffered a minor injury in the game against City on Monday .
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the game , Nuno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recover .
He had a knock against City , fell down on the ground .
Hopefully it 's not serious . ''
Podence struggled to get into Wolves ’ team after his £17million transfer from Greek club Olympiakos in January .
But with Diogo Jota now out of the picture following his transfer to Liverpool , Podence has been Nuno ’ s first choice on the left side of Wolves ’ forward line .
Pedro Neto has shifted across to fill Podence ’ s position against West Ham with Adama Traore rejoining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Semedo .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers hope to have Daniel Podence back for this weekend’s meeting with Fulham at Molineux.
The Portuguese attacker missed Wolves’ embarrassing 4-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday night due to a shoulder injury sustained in the 3-1 loss to Manchester City at the beginning of last week.
Podence didn’t train in the build-up to the match at the London Stadium and was replaced in the starting XI by new signing Nelson Semedo, with Adama Traore moving further forward after a stint at right wing-back.
However, Nuno Espirito Santo revealed after the game that he is hopeful Podence will be able to resume training later this week.
“(He did it) in the previous game, he was not able to recover,” said Nuno. “Let’s wait and see if he improves. Hopefully he will start training during the week.”
Wolves’ defeat to West Ham was their third on the trot following reverses against City and Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.