birminghammail--2020-06-27--Why Dean Smith feels sorry for Jack Grealish as Aston Villa 'match' Wolves

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith admitted that he felt 'sorry ' for Jack Grealish and Douglas Luiz as the Villa fell to a loss against Wolves .
However , the Villa boss believes that his side matched the opposition on the day , even if they could n't find an equaliser .
`` I think the goal [ Dendoncker ] was the only bit of quality in the game if I 'm honest .
It ended up being the match winner and I thought it was an average game , '' said Smith to VillaTV after the loss .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted us to few chances , we restricted them .
We needed that little bit of quality in the final third .
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`` I think they get a bit of fortune as Douglas [ Luiz ] ends up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he falls over , but Dendoncker 's finished it well into the corner . ''
Smith feels that Villa 's heavy schedule - four games in eleven days - has n't aided his side 's survival hopes .
`` I feel for players like Jack Grealish and Douglas Luiz , who has been outstanding in these four games but is looking fatigued .
We could n't change it , and you 're asking them to play an awful lot of minutes in a short space of time .
`` They 're devastated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we started the game well and matched a good opposition today .
`` We 've played four games since the break and we are a better team than we were befor the break .
We 're hard to beat .
We do n't give many chances away at all .
I ca n't remember Orjan [ Nyland ] making a save today , I really ca n't .
Similar to Newcastle he 's not having to make many saves and that 's a credit to the team in front of him , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As I say , the other job is to put the ball in the onion bag at the other end and we lack that quality - probably down to fatigue more than anything else .
`` I ca n't knock the lads ' effort .
I thought they worked very hard but the quality was just lacking a little bit .
Even from set-pieces we won the header more often than not , but just the quality of header was n't there .
`` Four games in eleven days is tough .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , play Newcastle , then a 48-hour turnaround to play Wolves .
the game should 've been Sunday or Monday at least .
`` Wolves are the same .
It 's not just ourselves .
You need that rest and recovery otherwise you 'll get spectacles like that today .
`` I said before about expected goals , I know it 's only a marker , but on expected goals we 'd have won two and drew two .
We 'll pick ourselves up because we have too .
`` Seven days is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the players and tough for the officials as well . ''
Villa will now rest ahead of a weekend trip to Anfield to take on league champions Liverpool .

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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith admitted that he felt 'sorry' for Jack Grealish and Douglas Luiz as the Villa fell to a loss against Wolves.
However, the Villa boss believes that his side matched the opposition on the day, even if they couldn't find an equaliser.
"I think the goal [Dendoncker] was the only bit of quality in the game if I'm honest. It ended up being the match winner and I thought it was an average game," said Smith to VillaTV after the loss.
"We matched the opposition, they restricted us to few chances, we restricted them. We needed that little bit of quality in the final third.
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"We started really well, but we're up against a really good team, a top six team, who have done extremely well.
"I think they get a bit of fortune as Douglas [Luiz] ends up having to jump over the lad when he falls over, but Dendoncker's finished it well into the corner."
Smith feels that Villa's heavy schedule - four games in eleven days - hasn't aided his side's survival hopes.
"I feel for players like Jack Grealish and Douglas Luiz, who has been outstanding in these four games but is looking fatigued. We couldn't change it, and you're asking them to play an awful lot of minutes in a short space of time.
"They're devastated, the players in there. I thought we started the game well and matched a good opposition today.
"We've played four games since the break and we are a better team than we were befor the break. We're hard to beat. We don't give many chances away at all. I can't remember Orjan [Nyland] making a save today, I really can't. Similar to Newcastle he's not having to make many saves and that's a credit to the team in front of him, how we're defending at the moment.
"As I say, the other job is to put the ball in the onion bag at the other end and we lack that quality - probably down to fatigue more than anything else.
"I can't knock the lads' effort. I thought they worked very hard but the quality was just lacking a little bit. Even from set-pieces we won the header more often than not, but just the quality of header wasn't there.
"Four games in eleven days is tough. We played Chelsea then a 48-hour turnaround, play Newcastle, then a 48-hour turnaround to play Wolves. the game should've been Sunday or Monday at least.
"Wolves are the same. It's not just ourselves. You need that rest and recovery otherwise you'll get spectacles like that today.
"I said before about expected goals, I know it's only a marker, but on expected goals we'd have won two and drew two. We'll pick ourselves up because we have too.
"Seven days is a break. It's been hectic for the players and tough for the officials as well."
Villa will now rest ahead of a weekend trip to Anfield to take on league champions Liverpool.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Hull City fans react in despair as Birmingham City snatch point

After going two goals up , you could hardly fault Hull City fans for believing that all three points were there for the taking against Birmingham City .
Even when Blues came back to 3-2 , and Hull once more found a lead through Herbie Kane - Pep Clotet 's side fought back once more with Gary Gardner sealing the point at 3-3 thanks to an 88th minute header .
Neither side will be fully content with the single point - but while Blues can look back at a hardfought comeback , Hull will be left dealing with the 'what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they twice took the lead .
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As for Blues , a seven point gap should be enough .
This is what Hull City fans made of the point against Birmingham City .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half .
Lucky to be taking home a point .
Shambles . ''
`` 2 points dropped to a team there for the taking . ''
`` What is going on with this club ? ''
`` Nothing positive from that at all . ''
`` A mediocre team with a league one manager , we deserve the impending relegation our spiteful owners are so desperate to impose on us . ''
`` Prior the game , this wouldn ’ t have been too bad .
20 minutes in , win or nothing @ @

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After going two goals up, you could hardly fault Hull City fans for believing that all three points were there for the taking against Birmingham City.
Even when Blues came back to 3-2, and Hull once more found a lead through Herbie Kane - Pep Clotet's side fought back once more with Gary Gardner sealing the point at 3-3 thanks to an 88th minute header.
Neither side will be fully content with the single point - but while Blues can look back at a hardfought comeback, Hull will be left dealing with the 'what if' of a match in which they twice took the lead.
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The point was enough for Hull to slither out of the Championship relegation zone, but Huddersfield - level on points with the Tigers - are yet to play this weekend.
As for Blues, a seven point gap should be enough.
Should!
This is what Hull City fans made of the point against Birmingham City.
"Hardly tested the keeper at all second half. Lucky to be taking home a point. Shambles."
"2 points dropped to a team there for the taking."
"Roll on League 1."
"Hopeless."
"What is going on with this club?"
"Nothing positive from that at all."
"A mediocre team with a league one manager, we deserve the impending relegation our spiteful owners are so desperate to impose on us."
"Abomination. Poor tactics again."
"Tragic."
"Prior the game, this wouldn’t have been too bad. 20 minutes in, win or nothing."
"Horrific."


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Pep Clotet's glowing verdict on the 'massive player' for Blues

Pep Clotet admits he has taken it slowly with Jeremie Bela after Birmingham City ’ s star winger came off the bench to earn his team a point and a 3-3 draw with Hull City .
The Tigers looked on course for a first league win since January when they went 2-0 up , before Bela intervened .
The former Albacete star was introduced at half time and immediately put Blues on the front foot before providing assists for Gary Gardner and Dan Crowley in an eventful game .
Those were his first meaningful contributions since he tore his hamstring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are more to come .
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“ He played a little bit at West Brom and a little bit longer today .
I was a bit cautious with him because I could not afford him to get injured .
“ The game he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself and for the confidence the team has in him .
He is a massive player for us .
This was his way for him to say ‘ Hey , boss , I am ready to start again ’ .
” That could come against Huddersfield on Wednesday evening - when Blues will hope to react to the first whistle better than they did here when they were two down inside a quarter of an hour .
Josh Magennis and James Scott had the visitors in front of Blues on the deck - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were dead and buried , we were in the ICU , we were gone but that ’ s the beauty of this game .
“ We recognised what we were doing wrong and the squad knew what we needed to do to come back and try and win the game .
“ The team understood it perfectly and they put their heart into it and got back , it just shows huge pride and determination to fight until the end .
“ As much as we were dead and buried possibly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We came back – they didn ’ t bury us very deep .
“ We started very slow , we didn ’ t like ourselves in the first half .
They were two goals in front of us , we were struggling tactically with the right distances in attack .
We made it very difficult for ourselves .
“ But at half time I saw a huge determination and belief and a huge clarification of what we could correct to cause Hull more problems .
“ We knew the situation Hull were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result here and we knew it was going to be very difficult .
“ But in the second half , we saw a Birmingham that we all like .
We made a mistake on that foul for the third goal but I was seeing a team that could have taken the three points . ''

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Pep Clotet admits he has taken it slowly with Jeremie Bela after Birmingham City ’s star winger came off the bench to earn his team a point and a 3-3 draw with Hull City.
The Tigers looked on course for a first league win since January when they went 2-0 up, before Bela intervened.
The former Albacete star was introduced at half time and immediately put Blues on the front foot before providing assists for Gary Gardner and Dan Crowley in an eventful game.
Those were his first meaningful contributions since he tore his hamstring in February - and Clotet hopes there are more to come.
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“We have been building his fitness a little bit slower because we want him to finish strong,” Clotet said.
“He played a little bit at West Brom and a little bit longer today. I was a bit cautious with him because I could not afford him to get injured.
“The game he played today was a big statement for himself and for the confidence the team has in him. He is a massive player for us. This was his way for him to say ‘Hey, boss, I am ready to start again’.”
That could come against Huddersfield on Wednesday evening - when Blues will hope to react to the first whistle better than they did here when they were two down inside a quarter of an hour.
Josh Magennis and James Scott had the visitors in front of Blues on the deck - before Gardner and Crowley replied.
“We were dead and buried, we were in the ICU, we were gone but that’s the beauty of this game.
“We recognised what we were doing wrong and the squad knew what we needed to do to come back and try and win the game.
“The team understood it perfectly and they put their heart into it and got back, it just shows huge pride and determination to fight until the end.
“As much as we were dead and buried possibly, we were kind of buried alive. We came back – they didn’t bury us very deep.
“We started very slow, we didn’t like ourselves in the first half. They were two goals in front of us, we were struggling tactically with the right distances in attack. We made it very difficult for ourselves.
“But at half time I saw a huge determination and belief and a huge clarification of what we could correct to cause Hull more problems.
“We knew the situation Hull were in they would fight a lot to get a result here and we knew it was going to be very difficult.
“But in the second half, we saw a Birmingham that we all like. We made a mistake on that foul for the third goal but I was seeing a team that could have taken the three points."


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Blues fans want Pep Clotet to make Bela decision in run-in

Birmingham City took a point , thanks in no small part to Gary Gardner , from a dramatic , action-packed draw at home to Hull City on Saturday afternoon .
Blues got off to the worst possible start when Josh Magennis and James Scott sent the lowly visitors into an early two-goal lead .
Gardner , and then Dan Crowley , drew Blues level at the beginning of the second half .
Herbie Kane ’ s clever free kick restored the Tigers ’ lead , before a last gasp Gardner header - his second of the game - rescued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Blues ’ performance at the beginning of the second period was put down largely to the introduction - and desired impact - of winger Jeremie Bela .
He set up two of Blues ’ goals during his cameo and while goalscorers Gardner and Crowley claimed plaudits , Blues fans have called on Pep Clotet to restore Bela to the starting XI when Blues host Huddersfield Town on Wednesday .
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Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even a half for Bela should be starting in this team John Edden : Any # bcfc fan able to name me a better free for the club than Bela ?
James Lomas : Surely Bela must be carrying an injury for him not to be starting ?
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Tom : Bela would be a bigger miss next season for Blues than Jude !
JJ : Bela must start next week surely , 2 assists off the bench in 45 mins .
One of our brightest players in the second half .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Crowley .
Sooner the season is over the better then we can try and start again with a fresh manager and new players TrueBrum : Jeremie Bela is the best player at the club .
Technically gifted , pacey , dangerous , final product .
Excellent business .
Will Drew : Bela should start every game when he ’ s fit , best player at the club Graham Woodward : Can we now just always start Bela .
Him and Crowley are by far our most creative and dangerous players David Collins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half , Bela made all the difference !
We can not play without having that width !
On to Wednesday ... Dom Cox : How Bela doesn ’ t start every week I ’ ll never know !
He ’ s our best player !
Sam : Bela better start for the rest of the season .
Was unreal today !

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Birmingham City took a point, thanks in no small part to Gary Gardner, from a dramatic, action-packed draw at home to Hull City on Saturday afternoon.
Blues got off to the worst possible start when Josh Magennis and James Scott sent the lowly visitors into an early two-goal lead. Gardner, and then Dan Crowley, drew Blues level at the beginning of the second half.
Herbie Kane’s clever free kick restored the Tigers’ lead, before a last gasp Gardner header - his second of the game - rescued a point for the hosts.
The rejuvenation in Blues’ performance at the beginning of the second period was put down largely to the introduction - and desired impact - of winger Jeremie Bela.
He set up two of Blues’ goals during his cameo and while goalscorers Gardner and Crowley claimed plaudits, Blues fans have called on Pep Clotet to restore Bela to the starting XI when Blues host Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.
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Blues fans on Bela’s impact
James : Even a half for Bela should be starting in this team
John Edden: Any #bcfc fan able to name me a better free for the club than Bela?
James Lomas: Surely Bela must be carrying an injury for him not to be starting ???
Tom : Bela would be a bigger miss next season for Blues than Jude!
JJ : Bela must start next week surely, 2 assists off the bench in 45 mins. One of our brightest players in the second half.
Joe Stewart: Bela changed the game with Crowley. Sooner the season is over the better then we can try and start again with a fresh manager and new players
TrueBrum : Jeremie Bela is the best player at the club. Technically gifted, pacey, dangerous, final product. Excellent business.
Will Drew: Bela should start every game when he’s fit, best player at the club
Graham Woodward: Can we now just always start Bela. Him and Crowley are by far our most creative and dangerous players
David Collins: Take that result after the awful first half, Bela made all the difference! We cannot play without having that width! On to Wednesday...
Dom Cox: How Bela doesn’t start every week I’ll never know! He’s our best player!
Sam : Bela better start for the rest of the season. Was unreal today!


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Appeal for dashcam footage after biker seriously injured in crash

Police have appealed for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Wolverhampton crash .
The 39-year-old biker suffered @ @ @ @ @ the collision on Wood End Road , Wood End , on Tuesday , June 23 @ @ @ @ @ to have happened shortly before 8.20pm .
The man was taken to hospital where he @ @ @ @ @ .
The driver of a black Vauxhall Astra remained at the scene and is helping @ @ @ @ @ Officers are now appealing for help .
They have urged anyone with information , or @ @ @ @ @ come forward .
Sergeant Dean Caswell from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : @ @ @ @ @ to establish what happened that evening .
`` I am really keen to speak to @ @ @ @ @ the black Vauxhall Astra or motorcycle before the collision took place and I would also @ @ @ @ @ dashcam footage of the collision to get in touch . ''
Anyone with any information @ @ @ @ @ Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 4448 23 June .

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Police have appealed for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Wolverhampton crash.
The 39-year-old biker suffered a serious leg injury in the collision on Wood End Road, Wood End, on Tuesday, June 23.
The collision is thought to have happened shortly before 8.20pm.
The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The driver of a black Vauxhall Astra remained at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.
Officers are now appealing for help. They have urged anyone with information, or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Sergeant Dean Caswell from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish what happened that evening.
"I am really keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the black Vauxhall Astra or motorcycle before the collision took place and I would also ask anyone who has any dashcam footage of the collision to get in touch."
Anyone with any information can contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 4448 23 June.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Man cut free from car wreck after early hours smash on Hagley Road

A man was cut free from the wreckage of a car after an early hours smash on a major city @ @ @ @ @ which involved a silver Toyota and a black BMW , happened on Hagley Road , @ @ @ @ @ the fire service show the extent of the damage , with both vehicles written off @ @ @ @ @ BMW is embedded in the driver-side door of the Toyota and the back of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Police and ambulance crews were also at the scene , along with fire crews @ @ @ @ @ .
Two males are believed to have been involved in the collision .
Following the @ @ @ @ @ issued a warning to motorists , telling them to 'avoid amber gambling ' .
A @ @ @ @ @ read : `` Blue Watch attended an RTC in the early hours which resulted in @ @ @ @ @ Supported by Oldbury Fire .
This accident may have been caused by red light jumping @ @ @ @ @ and avoid amber gambling . ''

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A man was cut free from the wreckage of a car after an early hours smash on a major city road.
The collision, which involved a silver Toyota and a black BMW, happened on Hagley Road, Quinton.
Pictures shared by the fire service show the extent of the damage, with both vehicles written off in the smash.
The BMW is embedded in the driver-side door of the Toyota and the back of the silver car has been removed.
Police and ambulance crews were also at the scene, along with fire crews from Oldbury and Woodgate Valley.
Two males are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Following the smash, the fire service issued a warning to motorists, telling them to 'avoid amber gambling'.
A tweet from Woodgate Valley fire read: "Blue Watch attended an RTC in the early hours which resulted in one man being extricated. Supported by Oldbury Fire. This accident may have been caused by red light jumping. Always anticipate the change and avoid amber gambling."


birminghammail--2020-06-27--'Something special' - Fans address how Leeds win affects Albion

Leeds United breezed past Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday as the battle at the top of the Championship took another intriguing twist .
After West Brom were felled at Brentford on Friday evening , the Whites took full advantage to leap back to the top of the league table with a 3-0 demolition of the Cottagers , who have now lost to two direct promotion rivals since the restart without scoring .
Each team now has seven matches left to play , and Albion and Fulham are still to do battle at The Hawthorns in that time .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans saw the result in Yorkshire as a positive outcome for the Baggies in the long-run , as it keeps Fulham at arm ’ s length .
Brentford , meanwhile , will now be fancying their chances .
This is what the Albion supporters made of the latest twist .
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Fully deserve to go up as league winners this year .
Been streets ahead of us .
Just hope we can hold onto second place ahead of Brentford .
Clint McCormick : It ’ s going to take something special to finish above Leeds now BigSemiAjayi : Leeds have bailed us out but the only problem now is Brentford .
They ’ ve got a fairly easy run in to the end and they ’ re on fire so we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points Jake : Look how quick Leeds go from back to front , same as Brentford last night .
Notice the difference between them and us Adam Kemshall : The difference in fitness between Leeds/Brentford & us is alarming , we look miles off it .
Kyle Johnson : Tbh Leeds have done us a good 'un by smashing Fulham .
Gives us more of an opportunity of have automatic promotion Aaron Walker : Well at least Fulham can ’ t close the gap as well .
Sod winning the league , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brentford storm past Alfie B : put a bit of pressure on Fulham and they absolutely crumble Dood : The battle for 2nd place then ... us or Brentford David Baker : It ’ s all about keeping in front of Brentford then now Jonathan Pratt : Leeds winning is a great result for us , there ’ s hopefully only Brentford that can stop us going up now and 5 points is still a healthy gap .
Need to improve drastically on Wednesday

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Leeds United breezed past Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday as the battle at the top of the Championship took another intriguing twist.
After West Brom were felled at Brentford on Friday evening, the Whites took full advantage to leap back to the top of the league table with a 3-0 demolition of the Cottagers, who have now lost to two direct promotion rivals since the restart without scoring.
Each team now has seven matches left to play, and Albion and Fulham are still to do battle at The Hawthorns in that time.
Despite surrendering the top spot, many Albion fans saw the result in Yorkshire as a positive outcome for the Baggies in the long-run, as it keeps Fulham at arm’s length. Brentford, meanwhile, will now be fancying their chances.
This is what the Albion supporters made of the latest twist.
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Albion fans on Leeds 3-0 Fulham
Dylan Ashmore: Scary to think Leeds, Fulham and Brentford all look better than us at the moment
Alex : Fair play Leeds, they have been utterly superb this afternoon. Fully deserve to go up as league winners this year. Been streets ahead of us. Just hope we can hold onto second place ahead of Brentford.
Clint McCormick: It’s going to take something special to finish above Leeds now
BigSemiAjayi : Leeds have bailed us out but the only problem now is Brentford. They’ve got a fairly easy run in to the end and they’re on fire so we can’t afford to drop hardly any points
Jake : Look how quick Leeds go from back to front, same as Brentford last night. Notice the difference between them and us
Adam Kemshall: The difference in fitness between Leeds/Brentford & us is alarming, we look miles off it.
Kyle Johnson: Tbh Leeds have done us a good 'un by smashing Fulham. Gives us more of an opportunity of have automatic promotion
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Aaron Walker: Well at least Fulham can’t close the gap as well. Sod winning the league, just try scoring a bloody goal again before Brentford storm past
Alfie B: put a bit of pressure on Fulham and they absolutely crumble
Dood : The battle for 2nd place then... us or Brentford
David Baker: It’s all about keeping in front of Brentford then now
Jonathan Pratt: Leeds winning is a great result for us, there’s hopefully only Brentford that can stop us going up now and 5 points is still a healthy gap. Need to improve drastically on Wednesday


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Every word from Dean Smith after Villa's damaging Wolves defeat

Dean Smith hit out at Aston Villa 's fixture list after going down 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Leander Dendoncker struck after 62 minutes to condemn Villa to their 19th defeat from 32 league matches to date .
Smith , meanwhile , blamed playing four games in 11 days for another flat performance as Villa 's survival hopes took another severe dent .
Here 's every word from the manager after Villa 's latest defeat ...
Same old story against Wolves ?
The chances came from mistakes and it was that kind of game today .
We started the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the final thirds .
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The issue before that was conceding goals and chances .
We 've dealt with that .
Orjan Nyland 's had a straightforward header into his body in the first half and the goal - that 's their only two shots on target .
Nyland 's not had an awful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've played .
It shows we 're doing something right defensively .
Is the balance right ?
It 's not happening up front .
We 've just played against Chelsea and Wolves at Villa Park .
It 's never going to be easy .
The disappointing things is we did n't take our chances at Newcastle or against Sheffield United .
They were the two games we targeted where we thought we 'd get the wins .
Today , we should have gone away with the share of the spoils .
How does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players will get a couple of days off .
We 'll have a recovery session tomorrow and will have Monday off and start building for the Liverpool game .
As I 've said , it 's ridiculous to ask the players to play in such a short space of time .
You only had one effort on-target , how did you see it ?
They only had two , if I 'm honest .
I felt it was an average game between two teams who are very fatigued .
They 've had three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had three in six and four in 11 and that 's the spectacle you 're going to get , unfortunatetly .
We need more help on that .
What about Davis and Samatta together , how did that work ?
It was hard work .
We never got enough decent balls into them .
It just looked that game of very few chances .
Defences were on top , yet we were more than a match for a top-six team .
We never got enough quality into the front two as we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early enough .
Hopefully he 'll be OK. Two points from 12 since lockdown , it 's not good enough , is it ?
In each game we 've been in the games until we 've had chances to win them .
Chelsea were the only team who had lots of possession and caused us problem , yet our goalkeeper made just two saves in that game as well .
He 's not made a save today , of note .
It 's a tough league to go and win games in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to play four games in 11 days .
Six games left , how are you going to get out of this ?
By fighting , by working hard , being as solid as we have been and then when we 're fresh we need to show a bit more quality in the final third .
It was lacking today .
We go to the champions next but we 've talked about Liverpool and Manchester United but Wolves are right up there and we matched them .
Keep the faith .
There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressing room and we 've got to work hard .
They 're a very good team and we more than matched them today .
It was all about fatigue today .
It 's not a spectacle when it 's like this without supporters .

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Dean Smith hit out at Aston Villa's fixture list after going down 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Leander Dendoncker struck after 62 minutes to condemn Villa to their 19th defeat from 32 league matches to date.
Smith, meanwhile, blamed playing four games in 11 days for another flat performance as Villa's survival hopes took another severe dent.
Here's every word from the manager after Villa's latest defeat...
Same old story against Wolves?
The chances came from mistakes and it was that kind of game today. We started the game the better team but quality was lacking in the final thirds.
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Putting the ball in the net the main issue now?
The issue before that was conceding goals and chances. We've dealt with that. Orjan Nyland's had a straightforward header into his body in the first half and the goal - that's their only two shots on target. Nyland's not had an awful lot to do in the games we've played. It shows we're doing something right defensively.
Is the balance right? It's not happening up front.
We've just played against Chelsea and Wolves at Villa Park. It's never going to be easy. The disappointing things is we didn't take our chances at Newcastle or against Sheffield United. They were the two games we targeted where we thought we'd get the wins. Today, we should have gone away with the share of the spoils.
How does the next few days look?
The players will get a couple of days off. We'll have a recovery session tomorrow and will have Monday off and start building for the Liverpool game. As I've said, it's ridiculous to ask the players to play in such a short space of time.
You only had one effort on-target, how did you see it?
They only had two, if I'm honest. I felt it was an average game between two teams who are very fatigued. They've had three games in seven days, we've had three in six and four in 11 and that's the spectacle you're going to get, unfortunatetly. We need more help on that.
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What about Davis and Samatta together, how did that work?
It was hard work. We never got enough decent balls into them. It just looked that game of very few chances. Defences were on top, yet we were more than a match for a top-six team. We never got enough quality into the front two as we would have liked.
How's Matt Targett?
We got him off early enough. Hopefully he'll be OK.
Two points from 12 since lockdown, it's not good enough, is it?
In each game we've been in the games until we've had chances to win them. Chelsea were the only team who had lots of possession and caused us problem, yet our goalkeeper made just two saves in that game as well. He's not made a save today, of note. It's a tough league to go and win games in and it's even tougher when you're told to play four games in 11 days.
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Six games left, how are you going to get out of this?
By fighting, by working hard, being as solid as we have been and then when we're fresh we need to show a bit more quality in the final third. It was lacking today. We go to the champions next but we've talked about Liverpool and Manchester United but Wolves are right up there and we matched them.
Message to the fans?
Keep the faith. There's still a lot of belief in the dressing room and we've got to work hard.
Are Wolves a Champions League team?
They're a very good team and we more than matched them today. It was all about fatigue today. It's not a spectacle when it's like this without supporters.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Nuno explains the advantage Wolves had before Villa game started

Nuno Espirito Santo believes home teams have lost their advantage as a result of Premier League games being played behind-closed-doors .
Wolverhampton Wanderers won their third post-lockdown game on the spin away to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon with Leander Dendoncker scoring the only goal .
It follows up last weekend 's 2-0 win over West Ham and the 1-0 victory against Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday .
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“ We try not to make too much difference between home and away , '' he said .
`` What we see now is football has changed .
The main advantage for a home team is their fans .
`` As long as we keep the same approach it ’ s almost like playing in a neutral venue.
” Wolves were untroubled by their hosts at Villa Park with Rui Patricio having very little to do as he kept his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
“ Today required a different approach , '' Nuno added .
`` Villa started well , with two strikers and a lot of people in the middle .
There were a lot of second balls and we had to stay in the game .
“ In the beginning we started well and we maintained the organisation through all of the game .
After we scored the team stood compact and really , really solid .
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Nuno Espirito Santo believes home teams have lost their advantage as a result of Premier League games being played behind-closed-doors.
Wolverhampton Wanderers won their third post-lockdown game on the spin away to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon with Leander Dendoncker scoring the only goal.
It follows up last weekend's 2-0 win over West Ham and the 1-0 victory against Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday.
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And Nuno admits playing home or away is now insignificant after watching his team brush aside their West Midlands neighbours for the second time this season.
“We try not to make too much difference between home and away," he said. "What we see now is football has changed. The main advantage for a home team is their fans.
"As long as we keep the same approach it’s almost like playing in a neutral venue.”
Wolves were untroubled by their hosts at Villa Park with Rui Patricio having very little to do as he kept his 11th Premier League clean sheet of the campaign.
“Today required a different approach," Nuno added. "Villa started well, with two strikers and a lot of people in the middle. There were a lot of second balls and we had to stay in the game.
“In the beginning we started well and we maintained the organisation through all of the game. After we scored the team stood compact and really, really solid.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Thousands eligible for payments of up to £605 a month - how to check

The number of people applying for PIP since the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year has suffered a dramatic plunge .
PIP - Personal Independence Payments ( PIP ) - is a type of benefit aimed at giving cash-relief to anybody who struggles doing day-to-day tasks through a combination of injury , disability or mobility issues .
The Daily Record reports claimants can get between £23.60 and £151.40 a week .
The amount you get depends on how your condition affects you , not the condition itself .
You can get PIP whether you ’ re working or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 or over and usually have not reached State Pension age to claim .
You must also have a health condition or disability where you have had difficulties with daily living or getting around ( or both ) for 3 months , or expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months .
You usually need to have lived in England , Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years , and be in one of these countries when you apply .
You may get the daily living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than half of the time with things like : • washing , bathing and using the toilet PIP is made up of 2 parts .
Whether you get one or both of these and how much you ’ ll get depends on how severely your condition affects you .
The weekly rate for the daily living part of PIP is either £59.70 or £89.15 .
The weekly rate for the mobility part of PIP is either £23.60 or £62.25 .
Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) is usually paid every 4 weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Independence Payment ( PIP ) claim by calling the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) .

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The number of people applying for PIP since the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year has suffered a dramatic plunge.
PIP - Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - is a type of benefit aimed at giving cash-relief to anybody who struggles doing day-to-day tasks through a combination of injury, disability or mobility issues.
The Daily Record reports claimants can get between £23.60 and £151.40 a week.
The amount you get depends on how your condition affects you, not the condition itself.
You can get PIP whether you’re working or not, and you must be aged 16 or over and usually have not reached State Pension age to claim.
You must also have a health condition or disability where you have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months, or expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months.
You usually need to have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years, and be in one of these countries when you apply.
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You may get the daily living part of PIP if you need help more than half of the time with things like:
preparing or eating food
washing, bathing and using the toilet
dressing and undressing
reading and communicating
managing your medicines or treatments
making decisions about money
engaging with other people
PIP is made up of 2 parts. Whether you get one or both of these and how much you’ll get depends on how severely your condition affects you.
The weekly rate for the daily living part of PIP is either £59.70 or £89.15.
The weekly rate for the mobility part of PIP is either £23.60 or £62.25.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is usually paid every 4 weeks.
You can make a new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Blues 3 Hull City 3 player ratings: Gardner stands tall in Blues' draw

Gary Gardner bagged his first Birmingham City brace as Blues recovered from a terrible first half display to deny Hull City their first win since January .
Blues were back at St Andrew ’ s for the first time since lockdown and still seemed to be observing social distancing principles as they slipped 2-0 behind and couldn ’ t recover .
It took Hull only 20 seconds to signal their intent , as Mallik Wilks found the middle of the defence unguarded at least until Jake Clarke-Salter slid in .
The reprieve was short-lived , Hull swung a corner from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magennis rose to head home his fifth of the season after only two minutes .
Blues were reeling and they fell further behind just after the quarter hour as their defence went AWOL .
Magennis surged down the inside right channel and picked out an unmarked James Scott at the back post .
The 19-year-old stooped to mark his first Championship start with his maiden goal .
Where Hull started the first half quickly Blues were right at it in the second and halved their deficit in the 47th minute .
With Jeremie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were pressed back allowing Gardner the time and space to pick out the bottom corner from 25 yards .
Blues were level on the hour when Bela ’ s cross was flicked on by Scott Hogan and found Dan Crowley to nod home from close range .
However , seven minutes later Clarke-Salter brought down Wilks in the D and Herbie Kane picked out Lee Camp ’ s bottom corner with his free kick .
Thankfully for Blues Gardner was on hand to head home from close range to snatch a 3-3 draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content with .
Totally exposed by his defence for the goals from Magennis and Scott .
Watched in dismay as his wall jumped over Kane ’ s free kick .
A really shaky first half and he was nowhere to be seen when James Scott put Hull 2-0 up .
Looked a different player after the break though providing much ore cover in defence and threat in attack .
Found Magennis a handful in the first half and rarely seemed comfortable , which transmitted into some of his distribution .
Then ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His pace and anticipation were needed after just 20 seconds – and he was on the stretch throughout .
Booked for pulling down Wills in the lead up to the third goal and worryingly taken off before the end .
The Rolls Royce spluttered today .
The highlight of his first half was a goal-saving tackle on Mallik Wilks , other than that his comeback was shaky and he was troubled by Hull ’ s urgency and pace .
Seemed to be half a yard behind for most of the game .
Tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues produced going forward but often Hull harried and hurried him out of his comfort zone .
Prospered more in the second half as he was afforded more space to pull strings .
Incredible for the shortest man on the field to head home four yards out .
Looked unsteady throughout , unsettled by Hull ’ s press and unreliable in possession .
Should have done better before the first goal and though he battled hard it was no surprise when he was taken off at half time .
Looked over-run at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flow at one end and inspire something at the other .
Far more comfortable when Bela came on and Bellingham moved alongside him .
Good accuracy which his goal and driving run for the equaliser , even if he was a tad lucky to still be on the field Never hid , always tried to take responsibility to initiate attacks and found useful pockets of space .
First half highlight was the left wing cross that just eluded Jutkiewicz .
Looked composed in the middle in the second half .
Started OK by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but became more isolated and made no impact in the box .
He came alive in the second half though , with Bela and Colin providing much better service from the flanks .
Had Blues ’ best chance of the first half , poking Crowley ’ s cross wide , often had de Wijs or Burke draped over his back .
Unlucky to see a shot on the turn blocked early in the second half but it was his underhit pass that left Blues exposed for the counter attack that produced the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) 7 What an impact , genuine width stretched the Hull defence and his end product was there .
A timely reminder of what a diamond Blues have found .

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Gary Gardner bagged his first Birmingham City brace as Blues recovered from a terrible first half display to deny Hull City their first win since January.
Blues were back at St Andrew’s for the first time since lockdown and still seemed to be observing social distancing principles as they slipped 2-0 behind and couldn’t recover.
It took Hull only 20 seconds to signal their intent, as Mallik Wilks found the middle of the defence unguarded at least until Jake Clarke-Salter slid in.
The reprieve was short-lived, Hull swung a corner from their right into the area and Josh Magennis rose to head home his fifth of the season after only two minutes.
Blues were reeling and they fell further behind just after the quarter hour as their defence went AWOL.
Magennis surged down the inside right channel and picked out an unmarked James Scott at the back post. The 19-year-old stooped to mark his first Championship start with his maiden goal.
Where Hull started the first half quickly Blues were right at it in the second and halved their deficit in the 47th minute.
With Jeremie Bela on for Maikel Kieftenbeld the Tigers were pressed back allowing Gardner the time and space to pick out the bottom corner from 25 yards.
Blues were level on the hour when Bela’s cross was flicked on by Scott Hogan and found Dan Crowley to nod home from close range.
However, seven minutes later Clarke-Salter brought down Wilks in the D and Herbie Kane picked out Lee Camp’s bottom corner with his free kick.
Thankfully for Blues Gardner was on hand to head home from close range to snatch a 3-3 draw and a point neither side will be content with.
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STARTING FORMATION
4-4-2
CAMP 5
Totally exposed by his defence for the goals from Magennis and Scott. Watched in dismay as his wall jumped over Kane’s free kick.
COLIN 5.5
A really shaky first half and he was nowhere to be seen when James Scott put Hull 2-0 up. Looked a different player after the break though providing much ore cover in defence and threat in attack.
DEAN 5.5
Found Magennis a handful in the first half and rarely seemed comfortable, which transmitted into some of his distribution. Then ended up having a battle with Tom Eaves.
CLARKE-SALTER 6
His pace and anticipation were needed after just 20 seconds – and he was on the stretch throughout. Booked for pulling down Wilks in the lead up to the third goal and worryingly taken off before the end. The Rolls Royce spluttered today.
PEDERSEN 4.5
The highlight of his first half was a goal-saving tackle on Mallik Wilks, other than that his comeback was shaky and he was troubled by Hull’s urgency and pace. Seemed to be half a yard behind for most of the game.
CROWLEY 7
Tried to pull the strings in what little Blues produced going forward but often Hull harried and hurried him out of his comfort zone. Prospered more in the second half as he was afforded more space to create. Incredible for the shortest man on the field to head home four yards out.
KIEFTENBELD 4
Looked unsteady throughout, unsettled by Hull’s press and unreliable in possession. Should have done better before the first goal and though he battled hard it was no surprise when he was taken off at half time.
*GARDNER 7.5
Looked over-run at times and torn between trying to stem the flow at one end and inspire something at the other. Far more comfortable when Bela came on and Bellingham moved alongside him. Good accuracy which his goal and driving run for the equaliser, even if he was a tad lucky to still be on the field
BELLINGHAM 6
Never hid, always tried to take responsibility to initiate attacks and found useful pockets of space. First half highlight was the left wing cross that just eluded Jutkiewicz. Looked composed in the middle in the second half.
HOGAN 5.5
Started OK by finding space pulling out to the right but became more isolated and made no impact in the box. He came alive in the second half though, with Bela and Colin providing much better service from the flanks.
JUTKIEWICZ 5
Had Blues’ best chance of the first half, poking Crowley’s cross wide, often had de Wijs or Burke draped over his back. Unlucky to see a shot on the turn blocked early in the second half but it was his underhit pass that left Blues exposed for the counter attack that produced the third.
SUBSTITUTES
BELA ( for Kieftenbeld, 45) 7 What an impact, genuine width stretched the Hull defence and his end product was there. A timely reminder of what a diamond Blues have found.
GORDON (for Clarke-Salter, 87) N/A
Not used: Trueman, Harding, Burke, Concannon, Stirk, Boyd-Munce, Reid
OPPOSITION
HULL (4-2-3-1): Long; Pennington, Burke, De Wijs, Elder; Da Silva (Honeyman 70), Batty; Wilks (Bowler 67), Kane (Stewart 77), Scott (Lewis-Potter 67); Magennis (Eaves 67). Not used: Ingram, Tafazolli, Toral, MacDonald
GOALS
BLUES: Gardner (47, 87), Crowley (60)
HULL: Magennis (2), Scott (16), Kane (67)
THE REF: Dean Whitestone
NEXT UP: Huddersfield (h), Wednesday, July 1, 6pm kick-off


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops major transfer hint amid Jack Grealish links

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he has held talks with owners about their transfer plans ahead of the summer window .
The Red Devils are a full 40 points behind their old rivals Liverpool and Solskjaer has admitted they will need players to close the gap .
Jack Grealish is believed to be high on his wishlist , with suggestions the Aston Villa skipper is their transfer priority .
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With owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris prepared to play hardball over his valuation .
Reports have claimed that Villa could demand as much as £80m for their most prized asset , regardless of whether they are relegated .
United vice executive-chairman has recently warned fans that the window will not be ‘ business as usual ’ , with big transfers looking difficult .
But Solskjaer has said that if a deal makes financial sense , they have the funds to do it .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it 's sensible , both from a sporting and a financial perspective — I know we 're going to try , but you ca n't make any promises , '' Solskjaer told Norwegian TV channe Viaplay ( via the Mirror ) .
`` We 've [ him & the owners ] had a good dialogue the entire time , and we 've had a plan for it since I signed in March [ 2019 ] .
`` The three months of lockdown and for how long we 'll have to play in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll play in the Champions League next season .
There are many things like that which will be factors in terms of what we can do when the season is over .
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he has held talks with owners about their transfer plans ahead of the summer window.
The Red Devils are a full 40 points behind their old rivals Liverpool and Solskjaer has admitted they will need players to close the gap.
Jack Grealish is believed to be high on his wishlist, with suggestions the Aston Villa skipper is their transfer priority.
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The 24-year-old has enjoyed an impressive season, despite Villa’s struggles. With owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris prepared to play hardball over his valuation.
Reports have claimed that Villa could demand as much as £80m for their most prized asset, regardless of whether they are relegated.
United vice executive-chairman has recently warned fans that the window will not be ‘business as usual’, with big transfers looking difficult.
But Solskjaer has said that if a deal makes financial sense, they have the funds to do it.
"If something is in front of us screaming that it's sensible, both from a sporting and a financial perspective — I know we're going to try, but you can't make any promises," Solskjaer told Norwegian TV channe Viaplay (via the Mirror).
"We've [him & the owners] had a good dialogue the entire time, and we've had a plan for it since I signed in March [2019].
"The three months of lockdown and for how long we'll have to play in front of empty stands, if we'll play in the Champions League next season. There are many things like that which will be factors in terms of what we can do when the season is over.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--These are the many reasons sleeping with a fan on is bad for you

It can be so hard to get a decent night 's sleep with temperatures rising well above 20C recently .
Many people in Birmingham and the Black Country may find themselves tossing and turning all night unable to get comfortable and cool .
So to try and help aid a good night 's sleep many people turn to electric fans in a bid to get some respite .
However , according to some sleep experts fans could be doing more harm than good , particularly if you suffer from certain health conditions .
The experts believe they could be particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hay fever , writes the Coventry Telegraph Here , www.sleepadvisor.org explains both the positives and negatives of having a fan in your room at night .
If you are prone to allergies such as asthma and have hay fever , then a fan could make your night 's sleep even more unbearable .
The website states : `` As a fan moves air around the room , it causes flurries of dust and pollen to make their way into your sinuses .
`` If you 're prone to allergies , this could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Take a close look at your fan .
If it ’ s been collecting dust on the blades , those particles are flying through the air every time you turn it on . ''
Have you ever considered what impact a fan could have on your skin , particularly if it 's blasting in your face for hours on end ?
`` Lotions and moisturizers will help prevent this , but if your skin is excessively dry , use caution and monitor your skin to make sure you ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states .
It could be even more hazardous for the small number of people who sleep with their eyes open .
`` A steady airstream will dry your eyes and may cause major irritation .
If you wear contact lenses when you sleep , this is particularly problematic .
`` Some people also sleep with their mouth open , and the excess airflow will potentially dry out their mouths and throats .
Keeping a glass of water nearby can help , but do you really want to be woken up because of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of air also has a tendency to dry out our nasal passages , which could affect the sinuses .
The experts added : `` If the dryness is particularly extreme , it can result in your body producing excess mucous to try to compensate .
Then , you ’ re more susceptible to blockage , stuffiness , and sinus headaches . ''
The constant breeze of a fan in your face could lead to you waking up with a stiff neck .
This is because the concentrated cool air can make muscles tense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're thinking of having a fan on full blast , it might be better to turn it away from you .
However , before we dismiss the use of fans entirely , there are also many benefits to using them : The dull hum of a fan can have a soothing effect and help drown out any unwanted background noise like alarms , cars and troublesome nighbours .
`` Using a fan is kind of a like a low-budget , DIY white noise machine , '' the site says .
And , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fall asleep in complete silence , it ’ s also helpful in creating noise . ''
If you like waking up to a fresh bedroom in the morning , then by circulating the air using a fan the air will feel less stale and stuffy .

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It can be so hard to get a decent night's sleep with temperatures rising well above 20C recently.
Many people in Birmingham and the Black Country may find themselves tossing and turning all night unable to get comfortable and cool.
So to try and help aid a good night's sleep many people turn to electric fans in a bid to get some respite.
However, according to some sleep experts fans could be doing more harm than good, particularly if you suffer from certain health conditions.
The experts believe they could be particularly bad news for people suffering from allergies and hay fever, writes the Coventry Telegraph
Here, www.sleepadvisor.org explains both the positives and negatives of having a fan in your room at night.
Allergic reactions
If you are prone to allergies such as asthma and have hay fever, then a fan could make your night's sleep even more unbearable.
The website states: "As a fan moves air around the room, it causes flurries of dust and pollen to make their way into your sinuses.
"If you're prone to allergies, this could stir up a whole lot of trouble.
"Take a close look at your fan. If it’s been collecting dust on the blades, those particles are flying through the air every time you turn it on."
Dry air
Have you ever considered what impact a fan could have on your skin, particularly if it's blasting in your face for hours on end?
"Lotions and moisturizers will help prevent this, but if your skin is excessively dry, use caution and monitor your skin to make sure you’re not over drying it," the site states.
It could be even more hazardous for the small number of people who sleep with their eyes open.
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"A steady airstream will dry your eyes and may cause major irritation. If you wear contact lenses when you sleep, this is particularly problematic.
"Some people also sleep with their mouth open, and the excess airflow will potentially dry out their mouths and throats. Keeping a glass of water nearby can help, but do you really want to be woken up because of a dry mouth?"
Sinus irritation
The constant stream of air also has a tendency to dry out our nasal passages, which could affect the sinuses.
The experts added: "If the dryness is particularly extreme, it can result in your body producing excess mucous to try to compensate. Then, you’re more susceptible to blockage, stuffiness, and sinus headaches."
Sore muscles
The constant breeze of a fan in your face could lead to you waking up with a stiff neck.
This is because the concentrated cool air can make muscles tense up and cramp.
So if you're thinking of having a fan on full blast, it might be better to turn it away from you.
However, before we dismiss the use of fans entirely, there are also many benefits to using them:
White noise
The dull hum of a fan can have a soothing effect and help drown out any unwanted background noise like alarms, cars and troublesome nighbours.
"Using a fan is kind of a like a low-budget, DIY white noise machine," the site says.
And, for those odd birds who find it difficult to fall asleep in complete silence, it’s also helpful in creating noise."
Reduce bad odours
If you like waking up to a fresh bedroom in the morning, then by circulating the air using a fan the air will feel less stale and stuffy.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Matheus Pereira delivers message to his West Brom teammates

Every team that has ever been promoted to the Premier League has suffered set-backs at one point or another in their Championship campaign - and Matheus Pereira has urged his West Brom teammates to respond accordingly .
An underwhelming Albion suffered a narrow defeat to promotion rivals Brentford on Friday evening in what was their fourth consecutive league game without a goal .
It meant that the Bees closed the gap to the top two , and automatic promotion now doesn ’ t appear as straightforward a prospect as perhaps it was a couple of weeks ago .
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Playmaker Pereira , though , believes that such poor results can be used as character building and has backed the Baggies to get themselves back on track at Hillsborough .
“ It hasn ’ t been easy but it ’ s in times like these that champions are made , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never stopped believing .
“ Wednesday we go again and we believe we will come out smiling .
Let ’ s go boys .
Together we are stronger .
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Every team that has ever been promoted to the Premier League has suffered set-backs at one point or another in their Championship campaign - and Matheus Pereira has urged his West Brom teammates to respond accordingly.
An underwhelming Albion suffered a narrow defeat to promotion rivals Brentford on Friday evening in what was their fourth consecutive league game without a goal.
It meant that the Bees closed the gap to the top two, and automatic promotion now doesn’t appear as straightforward a prospect as perhaps it was a couple of weeks ago.
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It’s a big week ahead, too, with Albion facing depleted sides Sheffield Wednesday and then Hull City. Playmaker Pereira, though, believes that such poor results can be used as character building and has backed the Baggies to get themselves back on track at Hillsborough.
“It hasn’t been easy but it’s in times like these that champions are made,” he tweeted. “We’ve never stopped believing.
“Wednesday we go again and we believe we will come out smiling. Let’s go boys. Together we are stronger. @wba.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Cops' illegal rave warning after after Manchester trouble

Local police have issued another stark plea to the community amid fears dangerous illegal raves could end in tragedy in the Midlands - just as they did in Manchester .
One man died from a suspected drug overdose and three were stabbed as some 6,000 people attended two raves in Trafford and Oldham in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this month .
And just last week , police in Moss Side , Manchester launched a double murder inquiry as two people were shot dead at an illegal gathering attended by hundreds .
Across the UK , police have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with threats to 'take serious action ' on those attending and organising the raves .
And now , officers from Darlaston Police have warned residents to report any information on illegal raves as they desperately plead : 'Do not let this happen in our community ' .
Stressing the dangers of the huge gatherings as they referenced the violence in Manchester , they wrote : `` We urge anyone who has ANY information regarding illegal raves to make contact with the police DIRECTLY .
`` This ensures all information is logged first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked by our call handlers .
`` We can not stress enough the dangers of these illegal raves .
One dead , one stabbed and another being victim to a serious sexual assault .
`` Do NOT let this happen in YOUR community . ''
It follows after a second night of chaos as hundreds of ravers descended in Sorell Park , Erdington - dumping `` mountains '' of rubbish and urinating in gardens .
The illegal rave happened on Thursday night and ran into the early hours of Friday ( June 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event in less than a week after another rave was held there last Saturday .
Police earlier received a tip-off suggesting an illicit music event could be planned for a remote part of the Black Country on Saturday , June 20 .
The underground event was said by the force to be planned on the West Midlands and Staffordshire Police border .
Supt Nick Rowe , of the West Midlands force , said : “ Events like this are illegal .
They are unacceptable at any time but even more so during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help stop the spread of a killer virus .
`` We are taking steps to deploy significant extra resources , including our drone and dogs units , to ensure public safety and minimise the risk of any anti-social behaviour , noise pollution and crime that can result from these type of unlicensed events .
`` We are sending a strong warning to those thinking about attending such events – you could face enforcement action and receive a criminal record .
`` Anyone who is found organising these kind of events also faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecution .
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Local police have issued another stark plea to the community amid fears dangerous illegal raves could end in tragedy in the Midlands - just as they did in Manchester.
One man died from a suspected drug overdose and three were stabbed as some 6,000 people attended two raves in Trafford and Oldham in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this month.
And just last week, police in Moss Side, Manchester launched a double murder inquiry as two people were shot dead at an illegal gathering attended by hundreds.
Across the UK, police have vowed to crackdown on the huge gatherings - with threats to 'take serious action' on those attending and organising the raves.
And now, officers from Darlaston Police have warned residents to report any information on illegal raves as they desperately plead: 'Do not let this happen in our community'.
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Stressing the dangers of the huge gatherings as they referenced the violence in Manchester, they wrote: "We urge anyone who has ANY information regarding illegal raves to make contact with the police DIRECTLY.
"This ensures all information is logged first hand and all the correct questions are asked by our call handlers.
"We cannot stress enough the dangers of these illegal raves. One dead, one stabbed and another being victim to a serious sexual assault.
"Do NOT let this happen in YOUR community."
It follows after a second night of chaos as hundreds of ravers descended in Sorell Park, Erdington - dumping "mountains" of rubbish and urinating in gardens.
The illegal rave happened on Thursday night and ran into the early hours of Friday (June 26). It was the second similar event in less than a week after another rave was held there last Saturday.
Police earlier received a tip-off suggesting an illicit music event could be planned for a remote part of the Black Country on Saturday, June 20.
The underground event was said by the force to be planned on the West Midlands and Staffordshire Police border.
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Supt Nick Rowe, of the West Midlands force, said: “Events like this are illegal. They are unacceptable at any time but even more so during a pandemic in which large gatherings are banned to help stop the spread of a killer virus.
"We are taking steps to deploy significant extra resources, including our drone and dogs units, to ensure public safety and minimise the risk of any anti-social behaviour, noise pollution and crime that can result from these type of unlicensed events.
"We are sending a strong warning to those thinking about attending such events – you could face enforcement action and receive a criminal record.
"Anyone who is found organising these kind of events also faces the prospect of us seizing equipment and prosecution.
If you are experiencing/witnessing criminal activity or anti-social behaviour, please contact West Midlands Police via the following methods ONLY; 101 (non emergency) Crimestoppers (anonymous) Live chat (Via West Midlands Police website)


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Leander Dendoncker's message to Wolves fans after Aston Villa win

Leander Dendoncker says Wolves can continue to dream after boosting their Champions League hopes at Aston Villa .
The midfielder repaid Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s faith in him after getting the nod to start ahead of Adama Traore at Villa Park , with his second half strike proving enough to give his side a 1-0 win .
The result sees Wolves maintain their push for a place at Europe ’ s top table for next season , having moved into fifth place where they sit two points behind Chelsea , and three ahead of Manchester United .
A top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place in the Champions League , with Manchester City ’ s appeal against their European ban ongoing , while Wolves could also still qualify by winning the Europa League , which is set to be concluded later this summer .
And , amid their superb form following the Premier League ’ s restart , Dendoncker sees no reason why the players and fans can ’ t start to believe .
“ I think it ’ s nice to dream isn ’ t it ?
Everyone dreams , ” Dendoncker told BT Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realistic .
We have some tough games coming up now , but I think it ’ s good that we ’ ve taken nine out of nine points .
“ It ’ s really game by game , we just have to do our best in every game.
” On the win over Villa , Dendoncker added : “ We played another good game .
I think we controlled the most part of the game , it was only the last 10 minutes that was quite hard because they were losing and trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept it really tight , and I don ’ t think we gave away a lot , and I don ’ t think we have in the last three games .
“ A lot of people forgot that we don ’ t concede a lot of goals , and I think that ’ s the merit of the whole team .
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Leander Dendoncker says Wolves can continue to dream after boosting their Champions League hopes at Aston Villa.
The midfielder repaid Nuno Espirito Santo’s faith in him after getting the nod to start ahead of Adama Traore at Villa Park, with his second half strike proving enough to give his side a 1-0 win.
The result sees Wolves maintain their push for a place at Europe’s top table for next season, having moved into fifth place where they sit two points behind Chelsea, and three ahead of Manchester United.
A top five finish could be enough to secure a place in the Champions League, with Manchester City’s appeal against their European ban ongoing, while Wolves could also still qualify by winning the Europa League, which is set to be concluded later this summer.
And, amid their superb form following the Premier League’s restart, Dendoncker sees no reason why the players and fans can’t start to believe.
“I think it’s nice to dream isn’t it? Everyone dreams,” Dendoncker told BT Sport.
“We also have to be realistic. We have some tough games coming up now, but I think it’s good that we’ve taken nine out of nine points.
“It’s really game by game, we just have to do our best in every game.”
On the win over Villa, Dendoncker added: “We played another good game. I think we controlled the most part of the game, it was only the last 10 minutes that was quite hard because they were losing and trying to score.
“I think we kept it really tight, and I don’t think we gave away a lot, and I don’t think we have in the last three games.
“A lot of people forgot that we don’t concede a lot of goals, and I think that’s the merit of the whole team.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--O'Hare departs - and this is all Villa could get for him

Coventry City are keen to land Aston Villa midfielder Callum O'Hare this summer ahead of his release from the club , but whether they will have to fork out on a compensation fee remains up in the air .
The 22-year-old will leave Villa Park , the home of his boyhood club , for good on June 30 , the same day his loan spell with the Sky Blues will officially come to an end .
Their boss , Mark Robins , has made clear his desire to see O'Hare return next term and says he wished to get any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under FA and EFL rules , sides landing free signings under the age of 24 must pay a compensation fee to the club the player was last registered to - but only if the player has been offered a contract extension that is equal to or an improvement to his current terms .
Therefore , unless Dean Smith , Chrisitan Purslow and their recruitment staff have offered O'Hare terms equal to or better than the deal he last signed with the club in 2017 then Coventry will be able to sign him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have claimed that Villa have held talks with O'Hare who twelve months ago triggered a one-year extension in his deal that kept him part of Dean Smith 's side until this summer , but that no contract offer had been made .
Should the Sky Blues land O'Hare in the coming weeks then it is likely that the 'Professional Football Compensation Committee ' will step in to determine whether or not compensation should be paid .
The committee will see representatives from the LMA , PFA , EFL and a legal representative meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it be required .
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The panel will assess the stature of the two clubs involved in the transfer as well as his age , how much Villa have spent on his football education since an early age and a host of other factors to determine a fair compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee for O'Hare , should it be required , would be in the region of £200,000 .
What have Aston Villa said ?
O'Hare has already been named on Aston Villa 's released list ahead of the summer .
Back in January , Christian Purslow said : `` The under-23 team sits under the academy and you made an interesting observation about seeing 16 and 17-year-olds in the U23 team , now that is the acid test of the programme .
“ Frankly , I ’ m going to be brutal , 22-year-olds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system isn ’ t working .
It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team .
“ The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16 , 17 and 18-year-olds , then I will know it ’ s working .
And that will take years , not months .
We need to be higher in recruiting the best eight-year-old , nine-year-old , 10-year-old , 11-year-old , 12-year-old , 14 , 16 , one a year that makes it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I want that player .
We have one right now , probably the best 16-year-old in England , Carney ( Chukwuemeka ) .
Absolutely no debate , he ’ s starting for the U23s .
That ’ s what you want with your 16-year-olds .
Not people who are not quite breaking into the first team , but staying around on contracts because it isn ’ t quite happening . ''

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Coventry City are keen to land Aston Villa midfielder Callum O'Hare this summer ahead of his release from the club, but whether they will have to fork out on a compensation fee remains up in the air.
The 22-year-old will leave Villa Park, the home of his boyhood club, for good on June 30, the same day his loan spell with the Sky Blues will officially come to an end.
Their boss, Mark Robins, has made clear his desire to see O'Hare return next term and says he wished to get any transfer business completed as soon as possible.
Under FA and EFL rules, sides landing free signings under the age of 24 must pay a compensation fee to the club the player was last registered to - but only if the player has been offered a contract extension that is equal to or an improvement to his current terms.
Therefore, unless Dean Smith, Chrisitan Purslow and their recruitment staff have offered O'Hare terms equal to or better than the deal he last signed with the club in 2017 then Coventry will be able to sign him completely free.
Reports by the Athletic have claimed that Villa have held talks with O'Hare who twelve months ago triggered a one-year extension in his deal that kept him part of Dean Smith's side until this summer, but that no contract offer had been made.
How is a compensation fee determined?
Should the Sky Blues land O'Hare in the coming weeks then it is likely that the 'Professional Football Compensation Committee' will step in to determine whether or not compensation should be paid.
The committee will see representatives from the LMA, PFA, EFL and a legal representative meet to thrash out a figure, should it be required.
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Any compensation fee required to land O'Hare will be based on a host of different measurements.
The panel will assess the stature of the two clubs involved in the transfer as well as his age, how much Villa have spent on his football education since an early age and a host of other factors to determine a fair compensation fee.
It is expected that a fee for O'Hare, should it be required, would be in the region of £200,000.
What have Aston Villa said?
O'Hare has already been named on Aston Villa's released list ahead of the summer.
Back in January, Christian Purslow said: "The under-23 team sits under the academy and you made an interesting observation about seeing 16 and 17-year-olds in the U23 team, now that is the acid test of the programme.
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“Frankly, I’m going to be brutal, 22-year-olds playing in an under-23 team means your system isn’t working. It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team.
“The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16, 17 and 18-year-olds, then I will know it’s working. And that will take years, not months. We need to be higher in recruiting the best eight-year-old, nine-year-old, 10-year-old, 11-year-old, 12-year-old, 14, 16, one a year that makes it and gets a professional contract at 16.
“I want that player. We have one right now, probably the best 16-year-old in England, Carney (Chukwuemeka). Absolutely no debate, he’s starting for the U23s. That’s what you want with your 16-year-olds. Not people who are not quite breaking into the first team, but staying around on contracts because it isn’t quite happening."