birminghammail--2020-06-19--West Ham vs Wolves: TV Channel, kick-off time and how to watch for free

Wolverhampton Wanderers ' season will restart on June 20 when they take on West Ham .
After a three-month delay to the season , Nuno Espirito Santo 's side will return to action later this month after the Premier League agreed a June 17 restart date .
Wolves ' Premier League fixtures have now been confirmed and they will take on the Hammers away from home , a game initially pencilled in for March 14 .
With all remaining Premier League games being played behind closed doors , supporters will be able to tune in to watch their side on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are all the key details you need to know to catch Wolves in action .
What channel is West Ham vs Wolves on ?
West Ham vs Wolves will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK .
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday , June 20 .
We will bring you live match updates as always on our match blog here at BirminghamLive .
Is West Ham vs Wolves on free-to-air TV ?
Sadly not , Sky Sports will be showing the match on their subscription channels .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free Now TV passes in order to watch a pair of Premier League fixtures .
In an initiative between the broadcaster and clubs , fans are set to be emailed the passes for upcoming games .
For full details on that offer - CLICK HERE How did Wolves fare against West Ham in the reverse fixture ?
Wolves overwhelmed the Hammers at Molineux earlier this season , winning 2-0 in a scoreline that only flattered the visitors .
It continued Wolves ' excellent record over the Londoners since promotion .
In the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nuno 's men have won all three , by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0 .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' season will restart later today when they take on West Ham.
After exactly 100 days since their last fixture, Nuno Espirito Santo's side will return to action later with the first full weekend of Premier League action taking place.
Wolves will take on the Hammers away from home, a game initially pencilled in for March 14.
With all remaining Premier League games being played behind closed doors, supporters will be able to tune in to watch their side on TV at the London Stadium.
Here are all the key details you need to know to catch Wolves in action.
What channel is West Ham vs Wolves on?
West Ham vs Wolves will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
We will bring you live match updates as always on our match blog here at BirminghamLive.
Is West Ham vs Wolves on free-to-air TV?
Sadly not, Sky Sports will be showing the match on their subscription channels.
However, season ticket holders have been given two free Now TV passes in order to watch a pair of Premier League fixtures.
Fans should have now received passes which will give them access to Sky Sports for 24 hours.
For full details on that offer - CLICK HERE
How did Wolves fare against West Ham in the reverse fixture?
Wolves overwhelmed the Hammers at Molineux earlier this season, winning 2-0 in a scoreline that only flattered the visitors. It continued Wolves' excellent record over the Londoners since promotion. In the three fixtures since the start of last season, Nuno's men have won all three, by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0.
West Ham vs Wolves odds, via SkyBet
West Ham - 13/5
Draw - 12/5
Wolves - 11/10


birminghammail--2020-06-19--'Massive rubble mound' dumped overnight on major Birmingham road

Erdington residents were stunned to find a huge mound of rubble had been dumped overnight on a pavement .
The mass of dirt completely blocked the pavement on Slade Road , outside Ali Barbers .
Nash Jina , who lives in Erdington , came across it early this morning , Friday , June 19 , when he was forced to walk into the busy road to get around it .
He told BirminghamLive : `` Must admit this is a new one .
Someone 's completely blocked the path in the night with a massive rubble dump . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning at around 7.30am .
It blocked my path so had to walk in the road .
It 's a busy road I could have been killed !
People just do n't care .
Broken Britain !
I dunno I think some **** dumped it there . ''
He posted a picture on the Erdington Massives Facebook group , where people shared their surprise at the overnight deposit , although one added : `` Never a dull day in Erdo ... .
expect the unexpected . ''
One mum said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking in the road and we all know everyone is speeding nowadays . ''
Birmingham City Council manages the largest domestic , commercial refuse collection and disposal operation of any local authority .
It offers a series of Commercial Waste Services including skips , large containers plus pre-paid sacks to ensure rubbish is removed efficiently .
People can be fined up to £50,000 or even imprisoned for illegal fly-tipping .
It can be reported here A city council spokesman said on its website : `` We will investigate dumped rubbish and may serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rubbish that attracts or harbours vermin .
`` Where we have sufficient evidence we will prosecute fly-tippers .
Where dumped rubbish is on publically owned land we aim to remove as soon as possible , and will prioritise based on location , risk , ease of removal , and available resources . ''

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Erdington residents were stunned to find a huge mound of rubble had been dumped overnight on a pavement.
The mass of dirt completely blocked the pavement on Slade Road, outside Ali Barbers.
Nash Jina, who lives in Erdington, came across it early this morning, Friday, June 19, when he was forced to walk into the busy road to get around it.
He told BirminghamLive: "Must admit this is a new one. Someone's completely blocked the path in the night with a massive rubble dump."
(Image: Nash Jina / Erdington Massives)
He added: "I spotted it this morning at around 7.30am. It blocked my path so had to walk in the road. It's a busy road I could have been killed! People just don't care. Broken Britain! I dunno I think some **** dumped it there."
He posted a picture on the Erdington Massives Facebook group, where people shared their surprise at the overnight deposit, although one added: "Never a dull day in Erdo .... expect the unexpected."
One mum said: "It needs sorting. That leaves people vulnerable walking in the road and we all know everyone is speeding nowadays."
Birmingham City Council manages the largest domestic, commercial refuse collection and disposal operation of any local authority.
It offers a series of Commercial Waste Services including skips, large containers plus pre-paid sacks to ensure rubbish is removed efficiently.
People can be fined up to £50,000 or even imprisoned for illegal fly-tipping. It can be reported here
A city council spokesman said on its website: "We will investigate dumped rubbish and may serve a legal notice to landowners to clear rubbish that attracts or harbours vermin.
"Where we have sufficient evidence we will prosecute fly-tippers. Where dumped rubbish is on publically owned land we aim to remove as soon as possible, and will prioritise based on location, risk, ease of removal, and available resources."


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Inquiry warns Labour has become a party of big cities

Labour has become a party of the big cities and of London in particular , a major new study into the party 's 2019 election defeat has warned .
And it has been losing support in towns , such as Walsall , Tamworth and Cannock Chase , for years .
This is one of the findings of a review into Labour 's crushing defeat in the December 2019 general election , carried out by MPs including Shabana Mahmood , Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood .
Also involved were Labour-supporting journalists , officials and former leader Ed Miliband , now Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour lost the December 2019 election partly because the public disliked Jeremy Corbyn ; because of opposition to the party 's Brexit policy , and because the manifesto `` was not seen as credible '' .
The report , published by a group called Labour Together , said : `` The most significant swings were seen in the North East , West Midlands , Yorkshire and Humberside and East Midlands . ''
But it also warned : `` This loss is the story of more than one election—indeed it is a story that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report said that Labour had increasingly become a party of London and other big cities .
The change in Labour 's `` core '' could be seen by comparing seats the party won in 2019 to those it won in the 1983 general election , the report 's authors said .
These elections are similar because they are the two worst defeats Labour has suffered since the second world war .
Labour held on to seats in the North and the West Midlands in 1983 which it has now lost , while it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city regions in the North West .
But the divide is n't just between the north and the south .
It 's also between the multicultural big cities , often with large student populations , and the rest of the country .
That meant that the party 's support held up in London , but there was a similar pattern in places like `` Manchester , Leeds , Birmingham and other multi-constituency cities , characterised by both high measures of deprivation and significant numbers of professional workers , often with relatively high numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Support fell the most in towns , and this is a process that begun as early as 2001 , the report said .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store It warned : `` This pattern of Labour support dropping and remaining at a lower level , followed after some delay by cumulative increases in Conservative vote share , can be seen in seats that Labour lost in this election ( such as Rother Valley or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also true in seats that had already been lost ( such as Amber Valley or Cannock Chase ) . ''
It continued : `` Seats lost in 2019 such as Bolsover , Sedgefield and Walsall North are among 12 seats in England and Wales that have seen a cumulative swing from Labour toConservative of more than 25 points since 2005 '' .A further 27 seats in England and Wales , most of them in the North and Midlands , have seen swings of more than 21 points from Labour to Conservative since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Tamworth or Amber Valley , and others such as Normanton , Pontefract & Castleford and Barnsley East that were retained . ''
Among recommendations , the group called for a “ coherent strategy to build a winning coalition ” at the next election and “ a renewed commitment to transformational economic change ” in Britain , rooted in a credible understanding in the “ struggles of people ’ s lives ” .
The report said Labour should build “ a culture of inclusion and diversity , generosity and teamwork , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also called for a “ root and branch reform of our party organisation and structures , bringing it into the 2020s , so it connects better to the communities and voters that we seek to serve , including a wholesale transformation of our digital and online campaigning ” .

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Labour has become a party of the big cities and of London in particular, a major new study into the party's 2019 election defeat has warned.
And it has been losing support in towns, such as Walsall, Tamworth and Cannock Chase, for years.
This is one of the findings of a review into Labour's crushing defeat in the December 2019 general election, carried out by MPs including Shabana Mahmood, Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood.
Also involved were Labour-supporting journalists, officials and former leader Ed Miliband, now Labour's Shadow Business Secretary.
They said Labour lost the December 2019 election partly because the public disliked Jeremy Corbyn; because of opposition to the party's Brexit policy, and because the manifesto "was not seen as credible".
The report, published by a group called Labour Together, said: "The most significant swings were seen in the North East, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside and East Midlands."
But it also warned: "This loss is the story of more than one election—indeed it is a story that stretches back two decades."
The report said that Labour had increasingly become a party of London and other big cities. The change in Labour's "core" could be seen by comparing seats the party won in 2019 to those it won in the 1983 general election, the report's authors said. These elections are similar because they are the two worst defeats Labour has suffered since the second world war.
Labour held on to seats in the North and the West Midlands in 1983 which it has now lost, while it won fewer seats in London and the city regions in the North West.
But the divide isn't just between the north and the south. It's also between the multicultural big cities, often with large student populations, and the rest of the country.
That meant that the party's support held up in London, but there was a similar pattern in places like "Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and other multi-constituency cities, characterised by both high measures of deprivation and significant numbers of professional workers, often with relatively high numbers of BAME voters or students."
Support fell the most in towns, and this is a process that begun as early as 2001, the report said.
It warned: "This pattern of Labour support dropping and remaining at a lower level, followed after some delay by cumulative increases in Conservative vote share, can be seen in seats that Labour lost in this election (such as Rother Valley or North West Durham).
"This is also true in seats that had already been lost (such as Amber Valley or Cannock Chase)."
It continued: "Seats lost in 2019 such as Bolsover, Sedgefield and Walsall North are among 12 seats in England and Wales that have seen a cumulative swing from Labour toConservative of more than 25 points since 2005
".A further 27 seats in England and Wales, most of them in the North and Midlands, have seen swings of more than 21 points from Labour to Conservative since 2005 –some of them lost before 2019 such as Tamworth or Amber Valley, and others such as Normanton, Pontefract & Castleford and Barnsley East that were retained."
Among recommendations, the group called for a “coherent strategy to build a winning coalition” at the next election and “a renewed commitment to transformational economic change” in Britain, rooted in a credible understanding in the “struggles of people’s lives”.
The report said Labour should build “a culture of inclusion and diversity, generosity and teamwork, not factionalism and patronage in the party”.
It also called for a “root and branch reform of our party organisation and structures, bringing it into the 2020s, so it connects better to the communities and voters that we seek to serve, including a wholesale transformation of our digital and online campaigning”.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--West Midlands Safari Park puts more tickets on sale for June and July

West Midlands Safari Park has today ( Friday ) released more tickets for people to buy .
The Bewdley attraction is now taking a limited number of bookings for drive-through visitors from the end of June to the first week of July .
But its walk-through areas - including the Adventure Theme Park and Boj Giggly Park and exhibits , the Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Discovery Trail - will remain closed .
When it announced at the start of this month that it would be reopening on June 15 , its website crashed because so many people clamoured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now releasing a limited number of tickets for its Safari Drive every week .
Today ( Friday , June 19 ) , people could go online and book for June 29 and 30 , and July 1 , 2 and 3 .
All tickets for the rest of June have already been booked , and those for the rest of July have n't yet gone on sale .
Prices for the Safari Drive tickets have been discounted during this transition period .
Adults ( 16 - 64 ) are £10 instead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 ) are £10 instead of £20 ; concessions ( over 65s and students ) are £10 instead of £22 and carers and under-threes remain free .
When booking , people will be asked to choose a specific time they wish to enter the park .
This is to limit the number of vehicles there at any one time .
The attraction is now waiting for the Government to give it the go-ahead to fully re-open .
For more details about the park and how to book , click here .
Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The team here are working tirelessly to make sure that when it 's safe to reopen , we are ready to welcome you back .
`` There ’ s plenty to think about , including enhanced cleaning regimes , social distancing measures and operational changes .
We will only be opening our drive-through facility so guests can enjoy seeing our animals again , including our growing lion cubs .
They added that they believed the `` walk-through '' attractions would be open to visitors `` very soon '' - but strict social @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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West Midlands Safari Park has today (Friday) released more tickets for people to buy.
The Bewdley attraction is now taking a limited number of bookings for drive-through visitors from the end of June to the first week of July.
But its walk-through areas - including the Adventure Theme Park and Boj Giggly Park and exhibits, the Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Discovery Trail - will remain closed.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
When it announced at the start of this month that it would be reopening on June 15, its website crashed because so many people clamoured to buy tickets.
The park is now releasing a limited number of tickets for its Safari Drive every week. Today (Friday, June 19), people could go online and book for June 29 and 30, and July 1, 2 and 3.
All tickets for the rest of June have already been booked, and those for the rest of July haven't yet gone on sale. Prices for the Safari Drive tickets have been discounted during this transition period.
Adults (16 - 64) are £10 instead of the usual £24; children (three - 15) are £10 instead of £20; concessions (over 65s and students) are £10 instead of £22 and carers and under-threes remain free.
When booking, people will be asked to choose a specific time they wish to enter the park. This is to limit the number of vehicles there at any one time.
The attraction is now waiting for the Government to give it the go-ahead to fully re-open.
For more details about the park and how to book, click here.
Last week a spokesman for the park said: "The team here are working tirelessly to make sure that when it's safe to reopen, we are ready to welcome you back.
"There’s plenty to think about, including enhanced cleaning regimes, social distancing measures and operational changes. We will only be opening our drive-through facility so guests can enjoy seeing our animals again, including our growing lion cubs.
They added that they believed the "walk-through" attractions would be open to visitors "very soon" - but strict social distancing measures would be in place.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Sutton Coldfield Ambulance Emergency Responders in funding appeal

A local emergency-response charity has issued an urgent call for donations having seen its income reduce to almost zero – despite its services never being needed more in the region , due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
FastAid , which operates a team of volunteers across Sutton Coldfield , Birmingham and Solihull , – Community First Responders ( CFRs ) – says it will struggle to continue its life saving services unless it can raise the funds needed to run and insure its response cars and maintain vital life-saving equipment .
Each of its six cars carries equipment such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an advanced defibrillator , adult and paediatric resuscitation equipment , oxygen , airway suction devices , neck collars , major trauma and burns dressings , and helmets – even smoke escape hoods and sterile water for use after an acid attack .
Despatched to 999 emergency calls by West Midlands Ambulance Service when they are the closest resource , along with an ambulance as soon as one is available , CFRs throughout the West Midlands are often first to reach emergency scenes , and are able to start lifesaving treatment , begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relatives before an ambulance arrives .
In life-threatening emergencies , the time saved can be critical .
Last month alone , at the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak , the FastAid team provided more than 500 hours ready to respond to ambulance emergencies .
Ben East , Chairman of FastAid who responds in Sutton Coldfield said : “ During the pandemic , Sutton has been our busiest area and we have really stepped up our hours on call here .
My thanks to my fellow CFRs for their dedication and service to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a CFR and Area Coordinator , and himself a survivor of Coronavirus , said : “ In March , having worked alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service as a volunteer for over ten years , I found myself in need of an ambulance .
“ I was lucky – I beat the virus – but my experiences have made me more determined than ever to ensure people across the West Midlands benefit from the services of CFRs when they need them , helping our ambulance service to save lives.
” “ At this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with community groups , providing first aid cover at local events , and in turn receiving donations .
Due to the pandemic , this has completely stopped .
“ We receive no external funding and need the public ’ s help to continue our life-saving work .
“ Only this week we received this message of support .
You do n't shout much about what you do and I guess a lot of people do n't know you exist until the day you turn up to save their life ’ .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give over 10,000 hours of voluntary service and attend around 1,500 emergencies .
They are first to arrive in 90 % of 999 calls .
Among the FastAid members are a doctor , three nurses and three paramedics , as well as highly trained volunteers from all backgrounds and ages .
As well as supporting community groups locally , FastAid responders also take care of defibrillators which are in public places , and deliver free training in life-saving skills .
In 2016 , FastAid was awarded the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To donate please visit https : //www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/fastaid or contact info @ fastaid.org.uk

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A local emergency-response charity has issued an urgent call for donations having seen its income reduce to almost zero – despite its services never being needed more in the region, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FastAid, which operates a team of volunteers across Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and Solihull, – Community First Responders (CFRs) – says it will struggle to continue its life saving services unless it can raise the funds needed to run and insure its response cars and maintain vital life-saving equipment.
Each of its six cars carries equipment such as a portable patient monitor with ECG readings, an advanced defibrillator, adult and paediatric resuscitation equipment, oxygen, airway suction devices, neck collars, major trauma and burns dressings, and helmets – even smoke escape hoods and sterile water for use after an acid attack.
Despatched to 999 emergency calls by West Midlands Ambulance Service when they are the closest resource, along with an ambulance as soon as one is available, CFRs throughout the West Midlands are often first to reach emergency scenes, and are able to start lifesaving treatment, begin clinical care and provide reassurance to patient and relatives before an ambulance arrives. In life-threatening emergencies, the time saved can be critical.
Last month alone, at the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, the FastAid team provided more than 500 hours ready to respond to ambulance emergencies.
Ben East, Chairman of FastAid who responds in Sutton Coldfield said: “During the pandemic, Sutton has been our busiest area and we have really stepped up our hours on call here. My thanks to my fellow CFRs for their dedication and service to our community”.
Terry Flower, a CFR and Area Coordinator, and himself a survivor of Coronavirus, said:
“In March, having worked alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service as a volunteer for over ten years, I found myself in need of an ambulance.
“I was lucky – I beat the virus – but my experiences have made me more determined than ever to ensure people across the West Midlands benefit from the services of CFRs when they need them, helping our ambulance service to save lives.”
“At this time of year, we would normally be working with community groups, providing first aid cover at local events, and in turn receiving donations. Due to the pandemic, this has completely stopped.
“We receive no external funding and need the public’s help to continue our life-saving work.
“Only this week we received this message of support. You don't shout much about what you do and I guess a lot of people don't know you exist until the day you turn up to save their life’.”
In a typical year, FastAid members give over 10,000 hours of voluntary service and attend around 1,500 emergencies. They are first to arrive in 90% of 999 calls.
Among the FastAid members are a doctor, three nurses and three paramedics, as well as highly trained volunteers from all backgrounds and ages.
As well as supporting community groups locally, FastAid responders also take care of defibrillators which are in public places, and deliver free training in life-saving skills.
In 2016, FastAid was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups.
To donate please visit https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/fastaid or contact info@fastaid.org.uk


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Student trashes Birmingham - slagging off accent, crime and even Bullring

A student has trashed Birmingham after moving to the city from Kent for university .
Heading to Brum to study at undergraduate level , Daniel King , writing for our sister title KentLive , revealed life in the city was not quite what he imagined .
In a piece entitled 'The 8 things I missed the most about north Kent when I moved to Birmingham ' , Daniel admits : `` I could n't wait to get out into a big city - but realised how much I love our county . ''
Slamming the Bullring , Daniel writes : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Bullring .
It is impressively woven into the design of the city centre , but size and scope wise , it is not a touch on Bluewater . ''
He adds : `` Also , the centrality of the Bullring in Birmingham means that it is horrendously crowded and going on a weekend is terrible idea if you value either peace of mind or personal space . ''
He also has some harsh words for the Brummie accent , saying : `` The monotonal and low-pitched voice is often considered as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although , the show Peaky Blinders has begun to change perceptions on this . ''
The city 's use of slang also did nothing to impress him , with the terms `` bab '' and `` cob '' branded `` monstrosities '' by the writer .
Daniel also criticises the city 's nightlife , which he claims has `` far less to do outside of the Bullring and the Broad Street bar strip . ''
There are also criticisms of Birmingham 's landlocked nature - `` the closest beach was more than 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the canal never seemed that appealing '' - and distance from London .
It is perhaps how safe he felt in the city which carries the most brutal assessment , though , as Daniel writs : `` It ’ s safe to say I ’ d heard a lot of bad things about Birmingham and its reputation for crime , unfortunately I was to discover that the majority of it was justified .
`` Outside of London , my home postcode in Birmingham was the second most expensive place in the UK to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high volume of thefts .
`` Luckily for me and my old Volkswagen Fox , the Brummie bandits had developed a taste for Fiat 500s instead . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Daniel King, James Rodger)

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A student has trashed Birmingham after moving to the city from Kent for university.
Heading to Brum to study at undergraduate level, Daniel King, writing for our sister title KentLive, revealed life in the city was not quite what he imagined.
In a piece entitled 'The 8 things I missed the most about north Kent when I moved to Birmingham', Daniel admits: "I couldn't wait to get out into a big city - but realised how much I love our county."
Slamming the Bullring, Daniel writes: "Birmingham had their version of Bluewater with the Bullring. It is impressively woven into the design of the city centre, but size and scope wise, it is not a touch on Bluewater."
(Image: Bullring)
He adds: "Also, the centrality of the Bullring in Birmingham means that it is horrendously crowded and going on a weekend is terrible idea if you value either peace of mind or personal space."
He also has some harsh words for the Brummie accent, saying: "The monotonal and low-pitched voice is often considered as the worst of all the accents, although, the show Peaky Blinders has begun to change perceptions on this."
The city's use of slang also did nothing to impress him, with the terms "bab" and "cob" branded "monstrosities" by the writer.
Daniel also criticises the city's nightlife, which he claims has "far less to do outside of the Bullring and the Broad Street bar strip."
There are also criticisms of Birmingham's landlocked nature - "the closest beach was more than 100 miles away and surprisingly, sandcastles by the canal never seemed that appealing" - and distance from London.
It is perhaps how safe he felt in the city which carries the most brutal assessment, though, as Daniel writs: "It’s safe to say I’d heard a lot of bad things about Birmingham and its reputation for crime, unfortunately I was to discover that the majority of it was justified.
"Outside of London, my home postcode in Birmingham was the second most expensive place in the UK to insure your car, due to the high volume of thefts.
"Luckily for me and my old Volkswagen Fox, the Brummie bandits had developed a taste for Fiat 500s instead."


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Michael O'Neill breaks silence on James Chester's future

Michael O ’ Neill has revealed his desire to take James Chester from Aston Villa on a permanent basis .
Speaking ahead of this weekend ’ s Championship return the Stoke City boss has praised Chester and the impact he has had during his loan spell .
However , the stark reality is that with the Potters still in danger of losing their second tier status - any future move is going to be based not so much on how Chester performs over the next as which division they find themselves in .
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Asked about the 31 year-old Welsh international ’ s long-term future , O ’ Neill said : “ I certainly haven ’ t made that decision one way or the other .
“ I have been very impressed with James , but it was very limited , we didn ’ t get very much of him , half-a-dozen games at best .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hadn ’ t played for a long period of time , so we knew it was going to take James a little bit of time , but I think he made a really positive impression in the games he played .
“ He has been a really positive influence about the club as well .
You can see that he has played the majority of his career at a very high level , obviously an international player as well .
“ So , the next nine games are important for James .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stoke , but I just think for his overall situation .
“ But I have no concerns about him .
I know he will give everything he has in the nine games and what I have seen has greatly impressed me .
“ Hopefully , it goes the right way for us all and we are sitting down and talking at the end of the season .
”

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Michael O’Neill has revealed his desire to take James Chester from Aston Villa on a permanent basis.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Championship return the Stoke City boss has praised Chester and the impact he has had during his loan spell.
However, the stark reality is that with the Potters still in danger of losing their second tier status - any future move is going to be based not so much on how Chester performs over the next as which division they find themselves in.
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O’Neill knows the former can have a big impact on the latter.
Asked about the 31 year-old Welsh international’s long-term future, O’Neill said: “I certainly haven’t made that decision one way or the other.
“I have been very impressed with James, but it was very limited, we didn’t get very much of him, half-a-dozen games at best.
“He was also coming into a scenario where he hadn’t played for a long period of time, so we knew it was going to take James a little bit of time, but I think he made a really positive impression in the games he played.
“He has been a really positive influence about the club as well. You can see that he has played the majority of his career at a very high level, obviously an international player as well.
“So, the next nine games are important for James. Not just for his current situation at Stoke, but I just think for his overall situation.
“But I have no concerns about him. I know he will give everything he has in the nine games and what I have seen has greatly impressed me.
“Hopefully, it goes the right way for us all and we are sitting down and talking at the end of the season.”


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Burglars behind £20k Bullring spree branded 'professional idiots'

A gang of burglars who stole £20,000 before splashing it in a shopping splurge at the Bullring have been condemned by BirminghamLive readers .
The five - which included a youth who can not be named - were rumbled after buying designer goods and posing with the lavish purchases .
BirminghamLive readers queued up to slam Oliver Read , 23 , Barry Moss , 21 , Aurel Sadiki , 22 , and Jacob Wesley , 26 .
The four - and their underage accomplice - carried out a string of raids at country houses across the Midlands .
Members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cash which they stole during their crime spree .
They pleaded guilty , with one jailed for three years , two for three years and nine months , and one for four-and-a-half years .
Samantha Helen , on the BirminghamLive Facebook page , wrote : `` Oh dear .
Yes because they look like young , successful chaps who could easily afford to splash a collective £20,000 on clothes in one spree .
Not conspicuous at all !
!
Not one brain cell between them ! ''
Tj Case agreed , writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see people getting justice . ''
Sheila Cliffe wrote : `` What an insult to honest working people ... '' Kiza Johnston chipped in with : `` If they had proper jobs , they would of earned way more then 20k over the next three years .
The only thing they robbed themselves off was their freedom ... '' Gillian Reddick-Oconnell branded the five `` professional idiots '' , and David Garrington wrote : `` Well done police shame these muppets are our future . ''
But Simon Smith was angered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joke '' , with Arthur Shelby branding them `` pathetic . ''
John Cattell called the gang `` not the brightest bulbs '' in the toolkit .

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A gang of burglars who stole £20,000 before splashing it in a shopping splurge at the Bullring have been condemned by BirminghamLive readers.
The five - which included a youth who cannot be named - were rumbled after buying designer goods and posing with the lavish purchases.
BirminghamLive readers queued up to slam Oliver Read, 23, Barry Moss, 21, Aurel Sadiki, 22, and Jacob Wesley, 26.
The four - and their underage accomplice - carried out a string of raids at country houses across the Midlands.
Members of the gang posed for selfies holding wads of cash which they stole during their crime spree.
They pleaded guilty, with one jailed for three years, two for three years and nine months, and one for four-and-a-half years.
The 15-year-old boy was handed a three-year youth rehabilitation order.
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Samantha Helen, on the BirminghamLive Facebook page, wrote: "Oh dear. Yes because they look like young, successful chaps who could easily afford to splash a collective £20,000 on clothes in one spree. Not conspicuous at all!! Not one brain cell between them!"
Tj Case agreed, writing: "Great work. Always nice to see people getting justice."
Sheila Cliffe wrote: "What an insult to honest working people..."
Kiza Johnston chipped in with: "If they had proper jobs, they would of earned way more then 20k over the next three years. The only thing they robbed themselves off was their freedom..."
Gary Davies fumed: "FINE THE PARENTS"
(Image: SWNS)
Gillian Reddick-Oconnell branded the five "professional idiots", and David Garrington wrote: "Well done police shame these muppets are our future."
But Simon Smith was angered by the sentences, calling them a "joke", with Arthur Shelby branding them "pathetic."
John Cattell called the gang "not the brightest bulbs" in the toolkit.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Police statement after man found with serious head injuries in alley

A police probe has been launched after a man was found with serious head injuries in a Walsall alleyway , it has been confirmed .
West Midlands Police said the victim – a man in his 30s – was found in the cut through off Watery Lane , Caldmore , around 11pm on Thursday , June 18 .
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening , a spokesman for the force added .
The force said : `` We 're investigating after a man was found with head injuries in an alleyway off Watery Lane , Caldmore , around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The man , aged in his 30s , was taken to hospital with serious injuries although they 're not believed to be life-threatening .
`` CCTV enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 .
Quote 20WS/140991K/20 . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to Milton Street by police at 11.07pm after an assault .
We sent two ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team .
We treated one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries before taking him on blue lights to hospital for further treatment . ''

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A police probe has been launched after a man was found with serious head injuries in a Walsall alleyway, it has been confirmed.
West Midlands Police said the victim – a man in his 30s – was found in the cut through off Watery Lane, Caldmore, around 11pm on Thursday, June 18.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, a spokesman for the force added.
The force said: "We're investigating after a man was found with head injuries in an alleyway off Watery Lane, Caldmore, around 11pm yesterday (June 18).
"The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries although they're not believed to be life-threatening.
"CCTV enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101. Quote 20WS/140991K/20."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Milton Street by police at 11.07pm after an assault. We sent two ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team. We treated one patient, a man, for serious injuries before taking him on blue lights to hospital for further treatment."


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Brum kids to get share of £1bn tutoring fund to help catch up

A £1 billion tutoring fund has been allocated to help kids catch up on missed school work .
It will be available to help the most disadvantaged pupils access tutors through a £350m programme over the next academic year .
And primary and secondary schools will be given £650m to spend on one-to-one or group tuition for any pupils they think need it due to schools being closed .
The Prime Minister said the fund would help headteachers provide what pupils needed , adding he was `` determined to do everything '' he could to get all children back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed concerns not all primaries may reopen before summer - and secondary pupils may still be at home in September .
Whilst school heads welcomed the funds , they said more details were needed .
In Northern Ireland , First Minister Arlene Foster said year 12 and 14 pupils would return to school on August 24 .
There has been talk of schools returning early in England but nothing has been confirmed .
Schools minister Nick Gibb told the BBC the tutoring funds would only be given to schools during the next academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be spent on summer schools , Mr Gibb said head teachers could now budget for the extra funds and begin summer programmes if they wished .
`` If you want children to catch up , it ca n't just be done over the month of August - it has to be longer term over the academic year , '' he added .
The allocated money does not include early years providers and colleges for 16 to 19-year-olds .
Since March 20 , schools have been shut across the UK apart from for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , year 1 , 6 , 10 and 12 pupils have gone back to school in Birmingham but the rest are unlikely to get back to the classroom until the autumn term at the earliest .

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A £1 billion tutoring fund has been allocated to help kids catch up on missed school work.
It will be available to help the most disadvantaged pupils access tutors through a £350m programme over the next academic year.
And primary and secondary schools will be given £650m to spend on one-to-one or group tuition for any pupils they think need it due to schools being closed.
The Prime Minister said the fund would help headteachers provide what pupils needed, adding he was "determined to do everything" he could to get all children back in school for the autumn term. It followed concerns not all primaries may reopen before summer - and secondary pupils may still be at home in September.
Whilst school heads welcomed the funds, they said more details were needed.
In Northern Ireland, First Minister Arlene Foster said year 12 and 14 pupils would return to school on August 24. There has been talk of schools returning early in England but nothing has been confirmed.
Schools minister Nick Gibb told the BBC the tutoring funds would only be given to schools during the next academic year.
When asked whether the money could be spent on summer schools, Mr Gibb said head teachers could now budget for the extra funds and begin summer programmes if they wished.
"If you want children to catch up, it can't just be done over the month of August - it has to be longer term over the academic year," he added.
The allocated money does not include early years providers and colleges for 16 to 19-year-olds.
Since March 20, schools have been shut across the UK apart from for the children of keyworkers. Some reception, year 1, 6, 10 and 12 pupils have gone back to school in Birmingham but the rest are unlikely to get back to the classroom until the autumn term at the earliest.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Lichfield salon makes it to the finals of national hair competition

Lichfield hairdresser Troy Boyd has been shortlisted to win a prestigious award .
Troy , of Anthony John Salons , @ @ @ @ @ Authentic Stylist category of the national Salon Business Awards and will now face a second @ @ @ @ @ skills in hair cutting and styling will be scrutinised .
Salon Business Publisher Joanne Charlton @ @ @ @ @ , says : `` Seeing the outstanding entries coming in has been a welcome boost @ @ @ @ @ pandemic has brought across our industry and beyond .
“ Troy created an inspiring look @ @ @ @ @ of skill .
We wish him the best of luck in the next round .
@ @ @ @ @ finalists , the winners of all categories of Salon Business Awards will be announced at @ @ @ @ @ London later this year , where over 400 guests are expected .

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Lichfield hairdresser Troy Boyd has been shortlisted to win a prestigious award.
Troy, of Anthony John Salons, has been nominated in the Authentic Stylist category of the national Salon Business Awards and will now face a second stage of judging where his skills in hair cutting and styling will be scrutinised.
Salon Business Publisher Joanne Charlton, who hosts the awards, says: "Seeing the outstanding entries coming in has been a welcome boost away from the gloom the pandemic has brought across our industry and beyond.
“Troy created an inspiring look that demonstrated a high level of skill. We wish him the best of luck in the next round."
One of seven national finalists, the winners of all categories of Salon Business Awards will be announced at the Grand Final in Central London later this year, where over 400 guests are expected.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--The predictions that will interest West Brom and Leeds United fans

West Bromwich Abion and Leeds United have been tipped to take one step closer to promotion to the Premier League .
The Championship resumes this weekend with the Baggies facing Birmingham City at The Hawthorns and Leeds travelling to Cardiff City 24 hours later .
They do so respectively six and seven points clear of the chasing pack - though by the time they play that advantage cut be cut by three with Fulham facing Brentford in a 12.30pm kick-off .
Not that it matters , according to Sky Sports pundit David Prutton at least who has backed both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up where they left off .
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He says : “ West Brom had just suffered a mini-wobble before the suspension , and Slaven Bilic will no doubt have them raring to go for this one .
`` They have a six-point gap on Fulham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their promotion bid .
“ Birmingham are in strange position .
Pep Clotet will be leaving at the end of the campaign , and only a dramatic turn of form - either way - would see them reach the play-offs or go down .
West Brom should have too much for them here .
“ Cardiff are one of the many sides queuing up just outside the play-offs and Neil Harris would love to lay down a marker with a big win against Leeds .
“ Leeds have a seven-point lead over Fulham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their small squad tiring for the run-in may well have been helped by the suspension .
`` They should be fit and firing for this one .
Away win.
” That would leave Leeds and the Baggies with eight games remaining in a Championship campaign that has been like no other .

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West Bromwich Abion and Leeds United have been tipped to take one step closer to promotion to the Premier League.
The Championship resumes this weekend with the Baggies facing Birmingham City at The Hawthorns and Leeds travelling to Cardiff City 24 hours later.
They do so respectively six and seven points clear of the chasing pack - though by the time they play that advantage cut be cut by three with Fulham facing Brentford in a 12.30pm kick-off.
Not that it matters, according to Sky Sports pundit David Prutton at least who has backed both of the league’s pacesetters to pick up where they left off.
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Prutton reckons Albion will beat Blues 3-1 - and that Leeds will escape South Wales with a 2-1 victory.
He says: “West Brom had just suffered a mini-wobble before the suspension, and Slaven Bilic will no doubt have them raring to go for this one.
"They have a six-point gap on Fulham and a win will do wonders for their promotion bid.
“Birmingham are in strange position. Pep Clotet will be leaving at the end of the campaign, and only a dramatic turn of form - either way - would see them reach the play-offs or go down. West Brom should have too much for them here.
“Cardiff are one of the many sides queuing up just outside the play-offs and Neil Harris would love to lay down a marker with a big win against Leeds.
“Leeds have a seven-point lead over Fulham in third, and any fears about their small squad tiring for the run-in may well have been helped by the suspension.
"They should be fit and firing for this one. Away win.”
That would leave Leeds and the Baggies with eight games remaining in a Championship campaign that has been like no other.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--"A beast" - Watch huge tank travel through Fazeley

Hundreds gathered to see the moment a huge 140 ft tanker was transported through Fazeley this morning .
Crowds of all ages were gathering from 9am to get a glimpse of the empty , 40 metres long and 6.5 metres in diameter medical grade oxygen tank .
Sarah O ’ Connor said : “ It was quite a monster !
I wouldnt class myself as a spotter , but it was something quite amazing to see .
`` My children were very excited and were pleased to see such a beast.
” Robin Gentry added : “ It was certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can imagine from the pictures .
“ I never expected to see so many people come out to see a tanker , but you can see why we all did .
“ After 12 weeks in lockdown it was probably one of the most exciting things to happen in Tamworth for a while.
” The tank was originally picked up on Monday and has already made its way from the Cheshire border through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme , Stone , Stafford , Rugeley , Cannock , Brownhills and Shenstone finishing up in Warwickshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rock Hill , Hints , where it had been overnight , at 9.30am this morning along the old A5 towards Fazeley Tamworth then right along A4091 past Drayton Manor towards M42 stopping in lay-by short of the M42 .
This is the first of four similar pick-ups over the next six weeks .
Police will be working with tree cutters and BT telephone engineers to ensure the load fits under trees and cables throughout the journey .

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Hundreds gathered to see the moment a huge 140 ft tanker was transported through Fazeley this morning.
Crowds of all ages were gathering from 9am to get a glimpse of the empty, 40 metres long and 6.5 metres in diameter medical grade oxygen tank.
Sarah O’Connor said: “It was quite a monster! I wouldnt class myself as a spotter, but it was something quite amazing to see.
"My children were very excited and were pleased to see such a beast.”
Robin Gentry added: “It was certainly a spectacle and was much bigger than you can imagine from the pictures.
“I never expected to see so many people come out to see a tanker, but you can see why we all did.
“After 12 weeks in lockdown it was probably one of the most exciting things to happen in Tamworth for a while.”
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The tank was originally picked up on Monday and has already made its way from the Cheshire border through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Stafford, Rugeley, Cannock, Brownhills and Shenstone finishing up in Warwickshire later today.
The wide load left Rock Hill, Hints, where it had been overnight, at 9.30am this morning along the old A5 towards Fazeley Tamworth then right along A4091 past Drayton Manor towards M42 stopping in lay-by short of the M42.
(Image: Mark Harper.)
This is the first of four similar pick-ups over the next six weeks. Police will be working with tree cutters and BT telephone engineers to ensure the load fits under trees and cables throughout the journey.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Eamonn Holmes vows to 'cancel' Spin To Win contestant after innocent gaffe

This is the moment an outrage Eamonn Holmes threatened to CANCEL a Spin To Win contestant 's prize .
The This Morning presenter was hosting the ITV1 daytime programme alongside wife Ruth Langsford on Friday morning .
But the instalment of the show descended into chaos when Eamonn welcomed on a contestant for the regular Spin to Win segment of the programme .
Eamonn and Ruth were left gobsmacked after the contestant 's innocent gaffe - and the Irish presenter vowed to cancel the prize money .
Eamonn was left angered by the contestant accidentally calling him 'Phil ' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schofield .
`` Who is that ?
Who is that ? ''
Eamonn asked , after the show rang a contestant and the recipient of the phone call gave the correct codeword .
`` It 's Jessica - are you kidding me ? ''
she replied , clearly delighted .
But then , in a massive gaffe , she added : `` I ca n't believe I am talking to Phil and Holly ... '' '' You are n't talking to Phil and Holly !
It 's better than that , '' replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to Eamonn and Ruth ? ''
she then asked .
`` Cancel her - move on '' Eamonn instructed producers , as laughter rang out among the production crew during the segment .
He then said : `` You ARE talking to Eamonn and Ruth , '' finally allowing Jessica to spin .

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This is the moment an outrage Eamonn Holmes threatened to CANCEL a Spin To Win contestant's prize.
The This Morning presenter was hosting the ITV1 daytime programme alongside wife Ruth Langsford on Friday morning.
But the instalment of the show descended into chaos when Eamonn welcomed on a contestant for the regular Spin to Win segment of the programme.
Eamonn and Ruth were left gobsmacked after the contestant's innocent gaffe - and the Irish presenter vowed to cancel the prize money.
Eamonn was left angered by the contestant accidentally calling him 'Phil' in reference to regular This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield.
"Who is that? Who is that?" Eamonn asked, after the show rang a contestant and the recipient of the phone call gave the correct codeword.
"It's Jessica - are you kidding me?" she replied, clearly delighted.
But then, in a massive gaffe, she added: "I can't believe I am talking to Phil and Holly..."
"You aren't talking to Phil and Holly! It's better than that," replied a baffled Eamonn.
"Am I talking to Eamonn and Ruth?" she then asked.
"Cancel her - move on" Eamonn instructed producers, as laughter rang out among the production crew during the segment.
He then said: "You ARE talking to Eamonn and Ruth," finally allowing Jessica to spin.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--GMB bombarded with 300 complaints over Piers Morgan's Boris Johnson jibe

Good Morning Britain has been bombarded with nearly 300 complaints after Piers Morgan took aim at Boris Johnson 's hair .
Piers launched into a scathing attack on the Prime Minister 's hairstyle during the ITV1 daytime programme last week .
A savage dig saw Boris labells `` Worzel Gummidge '' for his messy blonde barnet - and the rant from Piers has led to many complaints .
Ofcom , the broadcasting watchdog , has confirmed it received over 260 complaints regarding the segment of the ITV1 daytime programme .
Piers presents the show alongside co-host Susanna Reid from Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 9 , Piers fumed : `` What is going on with the Prime Minister 's hair ? ''
The GMB host then added : `` I know it may seem very trivial , but the rest of us , our wives , our partners , people we 're with , have bothered to get the scissors out and give us a little trim .
`` Having the Prime Minister coming out like Worzel Gummidge .
And I was told by sources close to the Prime Minister that he has n't seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really fine hair and apparently brushing does n't really tame it . ''
Good Morning Britain airs each weekday from 6am , with Piers and Susanna hosting proceedings each Monday to Wednesday .
Episodes which air on Thursday see Piers replaced by stand-in host Ben Shephard , who sits alongside Susanna .
But Susanna is herself replaced on Friday mornings , with the GMB regular absent from the studio as either Ranvir Singh or Charlotte Hawkins steps in with Kate Garraway on compassionate leave while her husband Derek Draper , 52 , fights @ @

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Good Morning Britain has been bombarded with nearly 300 complaints after Piers Morgan took aim at Boris Johnson's hair.
Piers launched into a scathing attack on the Prime Minister's hairstyle during the ITV1 daytime programme last week.
A savage dig saw Boris labells "Worzel Gummidge" for his messy blonde barnet - and the rant from Piers has led to many complaints.
Ofcom, the broadcasting watchdog, has confirmed it received over 260 complaints regarding the segment of the ITV1 daytime programme.
Piers presents the show alongside co-host Susanna Reid from Monday to Wednesday.
During a show on June 9, Piers fumed: "What is going on with the Prime Minister's hair?"
The GMB host then added: "I know it may seem very trivial, but the rest of us, our wives, our partners, people we're with, have bothered to get the scissors out and give us a little trim.
"Having the Prime Minister coming out like Worzel Gummidge. And I was told by sources close to the Prime Minister that he hasn't seen a barber since early March, he has really fine hair and apparently brushing doesn't really tame it."
Ofcom confirmed 265 complaints over the segment.
Good Morning Britain airs each weekday from 6am, with Piers and Susanna hosting proceedings each Monday to Wednesday.
Episodes which air on Thursday see Piers replaced by stand-in host Ben Shephard, who sits alongside Susanna.
But Susanna is herself replaced on Friday mornings, with the GMB regular absent from the studio as either Ranvir Singh or Charlotte Hawkins steps in with Kate Garraway on compassionate leave while her husband Derek Draper, 52, fights coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--West Ham handed important fitness boost as Wolves loom

West Ham have been handed a boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves .
The Hammers resume their battle for survival at the London Stadium on Saturday evening in what is their first game for three months .
Wolves arrive looking to maintain the pressure on Manchester United and Chelsea in the chase for Champions League qualification .
They will face a team that has enjoyed the filip of Angelo Ogbonna returning to training .
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But pictures of West Ham ’ s training reveal the Italian international is back involved and according to football.london was the only injury concern ahead of this weekend ’ s long-awaited resumption .
Aaron Cresswell has recovered from injury and played half an hour against Palace last week .
Also Ryan Fredericks is now fit after a long-term injury but has not played for five months and Jeremy Ngakia ’ s contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race for a right back spot ,

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West Ham have been handed a boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves.
The Hammers resume their battle for survival at the London Stadium on Saturday evening in what is their first game for three months.
Wolves arrive looking to maintain the pressure on Manchester United and Chelsea in the chase for Champions League qualification.
They will face a team that has enjoyed the filip of Angelo Ogbonna returning to training.
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The centre half missed both of last week’s friendly games against Queen’s Park Rangers and Crystal Palace with an unspecified problem.
But pictures of West Ham’s training reveal the Italian international is back involved and according to football.london was the only injury concern ahead of this weekend’s long-awaited resumption.
Aaron Cresswell has recovered from injury and played half an hour against Palace last week.
Also Ryan Fredericks is now fit after a long-term injury but has not played for five months and Jeremy Ngakia’s contract situation could count against him in the race for a right back spot,


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Wolves fans all saying same thing after Tottenham vs Man Utd

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are delighted after Tottenham 's 1-1 draw against Manchester United .
With Wolves two points above Spurs and two points behind United prior to kick-off , all eyes were on the Premier League clash at Old Trafford .
Spurs took the lead when Steven Bergwijn beat David de Gea with a powerful shot before United pulled level with a Bruno Fernandes penalty .
There was controversy in the closing stages as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were awarded another penalty which was overturned by the VAR .
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Nuno Espirito Santo 's men return to action at the London Stadium at 5:30pm and supporters are feeling optimistic after tonight 's result .
One said on social media : `` All the results gone our way so far . ''
`` Results going our way so far , need to capitalize in the capital tomorrow night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on ! ''
A third said : `` Well the 4 teams immediately around us - 3 draw , 1 loses .
Have to be happy with that .
If we can capitalise tomorrow of course , a win sees us already in a better position since the restart . ''
`` Enjoyed that , '' reflected another fan .
`` Decent result for us too . ''
`` Arsenal - L. Sheffield United - D. Manchester United - D. Tottenham Hotspur - D. Wolves - tomorrow is absolutely huge ! ''
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With Wolves two points above Spurs and two points behind United prior to kick-off, all eyes were on the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Spurs took the lead when Steven Bergwijn beat David de Gea with a powerful shot before United pulled level with a Bruno Fernandes penalty.
There was controversy in the closing stages as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were awarded another penalty which was overturned by the VAR.
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Wolves are only three points behind fifth-placed United ahead of Saturday's clash against West Ham while Sheffield United are in between the two sides in sixth.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men return to action at the London Stadium at 5:30pm and supporters are feeling optimistic after tonight's result.
One said on social media: "All the results gone our way so far."
"Results going our way so far, need to capitalize in the capital tomorrow night," added another. "Bring it on!"
A third said: "Well the 4 teams immediately around us - 3 draw, 1 loses. Have to be happy with that. If we can capitalise tomorrow of course, a win sees us already in a better position since the restart."
"Enjoyed that," reflected another fan. "Decent result for us too."
A fifth beamed: "Great result for Wolves."
"Arsenal - L. Sheffield United - D. Manchester United - D. Tottenham Hotspur - D. Wolves - tomorrow is absolutely huge!" said another.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Aston Villa injury news as Dean Smith delivers encouraging Chelsea update

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith issued an encouraging injury update during his press conference earlier today .
One of the more bemusing injury sagas revolving around the Villa relates to right-back Frederic Guilbert - who has struggled with a knee issue since March .
However , the right-back is nearing fitness - and could feature against Chelsea .
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He will train again today and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not [ for Sunday ] , '' said Smith earlier today .
Guilbert is a miss for Villa - who have utilised Ezri Konsa out wide without the Frenchman .
While Konsa has n't truly missed a beat at the position ( and while there is only 90 minutes of evidence ) having Guilbert back sooner rather than later will be good news for Villa .
`` Henri Lansbury is training too - other than that it is the same squad as before , '' added Smith .
That means that not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with Bjorn Engels set to miss the match , while Danny Drinkwater will also miss out due to a minor injury - as well as the conditions of his loan deal restricting him from playing against his parent club .
Smith revealed before the Sheffield United draw that Engels was carrying a minor achilles injury , and the player is expected back in action soon .
Tom Heaton and Wesley remain Villa 's long term injury concerns , while John McGinn has returned to full-time match action .

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birminghammail--2020-06-19--Dean Smith has this message for Tammy Abraham after Timo Werner transfer

Dean Smith has enjoyed watching Tammy Abraham succeed this season - even if that means it 's in a blue Chelsea shirt rather than his old Aston Villa jersey .
The pair will reunite once more on Sunday , after Abraham inspired Chelsea to a winter victory at Stamford Bridge .
While Smith is proud of his former star - who spent a successful season on loan at Villa Park last year - he 'll be hoping to get the better of him and his club in this next clash .
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Google Play Store and App Store But did Dean expect Tammy to kick on so well in the top tier ?
Thirteen goals , 12.2 of those as Expected Goals ( xG ) , has made a successful season for Abraham so far , and Smith saw it coming .
`` Tammy did what I expected him to do , '' said Smith in his pre-Chelsea press conference earlier today - while hailing the impact of the returning Frank Lampard and Jody Morris on his development in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tammy , Frank Lampard and Jody Morris have gone in there and have shown the likes of him , Tomori , Reece James and Mason Mount , a chance .
Tammy has repaid them in the way that I thought he would . ''
`` He 's a top player and a top person .
We loved having him here and playing a part in his development and you know he 'll always have a strong affinity for Aston Villa . ''
`` We 're really pleased to see how he 's done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defenders get the upper hand against him during this game . ''
However , Smith was quick to realise the challenge that awaits Abraham .
Marquee forward Timo Werner will soon arrive to the club , and while many predict difficulty for Abraham , Smith expects his former protege to thrive .
`` Tammy will see it as a challenge , '' added Smith when probed on the impact of Chelsea 's big deal .
`` He 's got the number nine shirt and he 'll want to keep that shirt.I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play with Werner .
Who knows what Frank 's thoughts are on his team .
I ca n't second guess anybody . ''
The reasoning for Smith ?
He knows Tammy all too well as a striker that wo n't settle .
`` Knowing Tammy , he 's a superb guy with a top attitude at the top level , '' offered Smith .
`` I think he is the real deal , everything about him .
He sets standards and maintains them and tries to push them even more .
To be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have those standards but you have to be driven .
`` He has been around that club for a long time and it has been a very successful club both in Europe and the Premier League .
When you are involved and around people who are winners that rubs off on you , he is one of them . ''
`` I think I have told that story before when I first saw him I had been on international duty .
I ’ d had a game against him when he was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I saw something in his game I didn ’ t quite like .
`` I told him about that when I met him again a Villa and he said : ‘ That will never happen under your watch ’ .
And it didn ’ t .
He is a keen learner . ''
Villa , and their head coach , will be hoping for a forgetful spell from Abraham on Sunday as the forward gears up for a return to action .
After all , they know all too well about how damaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has an elite competitor on the way .

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Dean Smith has enjoyed watching Tammy Abraham succeed this season - even if that means it's in a blue Chelsea shirt rather than his old Aston Villa jersey.
The pair will reunite once more on Sunday, after Abraham inspired Chelsea to a winter victory at Stamford Bridge.
While Smith is proud of his former star - who spent a successful season on loan at Villa Park last year - he'll be hoping to get the better of him and his club in this next clash.
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But did Dean expect Tammy to kick on so well in the top tier?
The simple answer? Yes.
Thirteen goals, 12.2 of those as Expected Goals (xG), has made a successful season for Abraham so far, and Smith saw it coming.
"Tammy did what I expected him to do," said Smith in his pre-Chelsea press conference earlier today - while hailing the impact of the returning Frank Lampard and Jody Morris on his development in the top tier.
"Fortunately for Tammy, Frank Lampard and Jody Morris have gone in there and have shown the likes of him, Tomori, Reece James and Mason Mount, a chance. Tammy has repaid them in the way that I thought he would."
"He's a top player and a top person. We loved having him here and playing a part in his development and you know he'll always have a strong affinity for Aston Villa."
"We're really pleased to see how he's done, but we're hopeful that our defenders get the upper hand against him during this game."
However, Smith was quick to realise the challenge that awaits Abraham.
Marquee forward Timo Werner will soon arrive to the club, and while many predict difficulty for Abraham, Smith expects his former protege to thrive.
"Tammy will see it as a challenge," added Smith when probed on the impact of Chelsea's big deal.
"He's got the number nine shirt and he'll want to keep that shirt.I don't see a reason why he can't play with Werner. Who knows what Frank's thoughts are on his team. I can't second guess anybody."
The reasoning for Smith? He knows Tammy all too well as a striker that won't settle.
"Knowing Tammy, he's a superb guy with a top attitude at the top level," offered Smith.
"I think he is the real deal, everything about him. He sets standards and maintains them and tries to push them even more. To be a top drawer player you have to have those standards but you have to be driven.
"He has been around that club for a long time and it has been a very successful club both in Europe and the Premier League. When you are involved and around people who are winners that rubs off on you, he is one of them."
"I think I have told that story before when I first saw him I had been on international duty. I’d had a game against him when he was on loan at Bristol City against Brentford and I saw something in his game I didn’t quite like.
"I told him about that when I met him again a Villa and he said: ‘That will never happen under your watch’. And it didn’t. He is a keen learner."
Villa, and their head coach, will be hoping for a forgetful spell from Abraham on Sunday as the forward gears up for a return to action.
After all, they know all too well about how damaging he can be up-front - especially now that he has an elite competitor on the way.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Aston Villa man drools over academy stars training with first-team

Dean Smith gave a glowing account of Aston Villa 's under-23 players who have been thrust into first-team training sessions for Project Restart .
The manager spoke out following the 0-0 draw with Sheffield United and was asked if supporters can expect to see Villa 's talented teenagers feature in his extended 20-man match-day squads .
`` We only get 40 tests per club , '' he told BirminghamLive .
`` What we 'd like to see is an increase in testing to allow more young players to play .
I 've had six with us .
`` Tyreik Wright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for a bit but it 's been a great learning experience for them .
They 've expressed themselves well and , should they do better than some of the lads we 've got , they 'll feature .
That 's how I work . ''
As well as Irish winger Wright , 18 , those who have been called up to sessions alongside Jack Grealish and Co include striker Louie Barrie , centre-back Mungo Bridge and midfielders Jack Clarke , 21 , and 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey , younger brother of academy star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doncaster Rovers prior to lockdown .
As for Ramsey , we reported on his grace and guile during a Villa TV training drill when he set up Keinan Davis to score at Bodymoor Heath .
Clarke , on the other hand , has been at Villa much longer but has remained a key figure for Mark Delaney 's under-23s team and was a shock call-up to Villa 's training camp in Minnesota last summer .
As for the duo , ex-Villa man Alan Hutton believes the pair are `` really exciting young players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love nothing more than to see academy players being given a chance to shine in the first team .
Speaking to Football Insider , Hutton said : `` Aaron Ramsey and Jack Clarke , they were training when I was there .
`` These are really exciting young players , these are people that have always had big potentials , you can tell they ’ re boys that don ’ t show any fear coming and training with the first team and I think you have to be like that .
“ You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d imagine the fans are excited to see these young , talented players coming through . ''
As for 16-year-old striker sensation Barrie , whom Villa signed from Barcelona in January , Hutton added : `` He ’ s got huge potential – Barcelona doesn ’ t take someone over there and them not be a good player .
`` I think all the fans will be looking at him , desperate to have a look and see what he ’ s actually capable of – he ’ s done really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scored a few goals and stuff .
`` The five-sub rule suits somebody like Louie Barry , who might not have got on the pitch if this hadn ’ t happen , there ’ s an opportunity to get in a squad and maybe get a little cameo role and show people what what you ’ re made of .
`` He ’ s definitely an exciting player and is one for the future .
I know Dean Smith sees a lot in him and definitely one he ’ s looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming seasons . ''

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Dean Smith gave a glowing account of Aston Villa's under-23 players who have been thrust into first-team training sessions for Project Restart.
The manager spoke out following the 0-0 draw with Sheffield United and was asked if supporters can expect to see Villa's talented teenagers feature in his extended 20-man match-day squads.
"We only get 40 tests per club," he told BirminghamLive . "What we'd like to see is an increase in testing to allow more young players to play. I've had six with us.
"Tyreik Wright has sustained a knock and he's out for a bit but it's been a great learning experience for them. They've expressed themselves well and, should they do better than some of the lads we've got, they'll feature. That's how I work."
As well as Irish winger Wright, 18, those who have been called up to sessions alongside Jack Grealish and Co include striker Louie Barrie, centre-back Mungo Bridge and midfielders Jack Clarke, 21, and 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey, younger brother of academy star Jacob who excelled out on loan at Doncaster Rovers prior to lockdown.
As for Ramsey, we reported on his grace and guile during a Villa TV training drill when he set up Keinan Davis to score at Bodymoor Heath.
Clarke, on the other hand, has been at Villa much longer but has remained a key figure for Mark Delaney's under-23s team and was a shock call-up to Villa's training camp in Minnesota last summer.
As for the duo, ex-Villa man Alan Hutton believes the pair are "really exciting young players" and knows the club's supporters love nothing more than to see academy players being given a chance to shine in the first team.
Speaking to Football Insider, Hutton said: "Aaron Ramsey and Jack Clarke, they were training when I was there.
"These are really exciting young players, these are people that have always had big potentials, you can tell they’re boys that don’t show any fear coming and training with the first team and I think you have to be like that.
“You have to really believe in yourself. I’d imagine the fans are excited to see these young, talented players coming through."
As for 16-year-old striker sensation Barrie, whom Villa signed from Barcelona in January, Hutton added: "He’s got huge potential – Barcelona doesn’t take someone over there and them not be a good player.
"I think all the fans will be looking at him, desperate to have a look and see what he’s actually capable of – he’s done really well in the reserve team so far, scored a few goals and stuff.
"The five-sub rule suits somebody like Louie Barry, who might not have got on the pitch if this hadn’t happen, there’s an opportunity to get in a squad and maybe get a little cameo role and show people what what you’re made of.
"He’s definitely an exciting player and is one for the future. I know Dean Smith sees a lot in him and definitely one he’s looking to bring into the first team in the coming seasons."


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Norwich City director makes transfer claim about Jack Grealish

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber says reports linking Jack Grealish with a big-money move to Manchester United means the Canaries could expect to fetch a similar fee for Todd Cantwell .
Aston Villa captain Grealish has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window having impressed on the Premier League stage .
He has played a vital role in Villa 's battle against relegation with seven goals and six assists and United are reportedly willing to pay up to £75m to complete a deal .
Webber , whose Norwich side are rooted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind 19th-placed Villa , says the speculation gives a hint of what 22-year-old playmaker Cantwell is worth .
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” For now Grealish is fully focussed on doing his utmost to keep his boyhood club in the top-flight .
Speaking ahead of Wednesday 's clash at home to Sheffield United , which ended 0-0 , he said : `` There ’ s so much belief [ in avoiding relegation ] .
`` I was only speaking to the manager yesterday about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team in training , fitness-wise and with the ball .
`` We could only start contact training this week , but since we have , we ’ ve tried to work on stuff that we need to improve on .
`` I know there was quite a lot of stuff we could improve on .
The break came at a good time for us as we weren ’ t having a good set of results .
`` We ’ ve had time to reflect on stuff , we ’ ve been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raring to go .
I know that I will . ''

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Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber says reports linking Jack Grealish with a big-money move to Manchester United means the Canaries could expect to fetch a similar fee for Todd Cantwell.
Aston Villa captain Grealish has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window having impressed on the Premier League stage.
He has played a vital role in Villa's battle against relegation with seven goals and six assists and United are reportedly willing to pay up to £75m to complete a deal.
Webber, whose Norwich side are rooted to the bottom of the table four points behind 19th-placed Villa, says the speculation gives a hint of what 22-year-old playmaker Cantwell is worth.
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Asked what fee it would take to prise Cantwell away from Carrow Road, Webber told the Beautiful Game podcast: “It’s hard to put a figure on it, but you only have to look at what certain players are being touted for.
“I looked on a gossip column and Jack Grealish was being touted to Manchester United for £75m, well if that’s the benchmark, then what has Todd done differently to Jack Grealish?”
For now Grealish is fully focussed on doing his utmost to keep his boyhood club in the top-flight.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday's clash at home to Sheffield United, which ended 0-0, he said: "There’s so much belief [in avoiding relegation].
"I was only speaking to the manager yesterday about how good we’re looking as a team in training, fitness-wise and with the ball.
"We could only start contact training this week, but since we have, we’ve tried to work on stuff that we need to improve on.
"I know there was quite a lot of stuff we could improve on. The break came at a good time for us as we weren’t having a good set of results.
"We’ve had time to reflect on stuff, we’ve been working hard and we’ll come back raring to go. I know that I will."