birminghammail--2020-01-20--Latest Birmingham City transfer rumours: Maddison threats, Bellingham latest, Lee Gregory update

Birmingham City are looking for firepower up-front in their Championship campaign - a need that head coach Pep Clotet is more than aware of as he looks to build a 'stronger team . '
`` I think it ’ s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that ’ s very important '' said Clotet after the 1-1 draw with Cardiff .
`` We can not get weaker after the transfer window - that ’ s something we need to keep in mind and I know the club is working hard trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' We 've taken in some of the transfer rumours surrounding Blues below : Blues target Marcus Maddison has received death threats after two bids were accepted for the in-demand Peterborough United player .
His club said in a statement : “ The club are aware of the threats .
We are in conversation with Marcus.
” Both Blues and Charlton Athletic have triggered Maddison 's release clause - in a move that signals the beginning of the end for Maddison at Peterborough .
His current manager Darren Ferguson wants “ closure from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any deal taking Jude Bellingham away from Birmingham City will have to keep him at St Andrews - for now .
Blues have told Manchester United - the main club interested in Bellingham - that they want to keep Jude Bellingham on loan , if a transfer deal is arranged .
The Blues youngster broke into the starting line-up at the start of the season .
This week , Manchester United have been linked with a £25m bid for the teen talent , who scored his fourth goal of the season in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to reports , Birmingham City are ready to make a move for Stoke City forward Lee Gregory .
A report by The Daily Mail suggests that Blues are one of many teams interested in taking Gregory away from Stoke on loan .
Wigan and Middlesbrough are also reportedly interested .
Stoke City manager Michael O ’ Neill is happy to sanction depatures from his team as he wants to work with a more 'manageable ' squad .
Any departure will allow him space for an addition .
However , Gregory is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stoke squad until his departure .
As with Gregory , bringing in another forward is the main prority for Blues boss Clotet - and Mario Gavranovic 's is the name that keeps coming up .
Lukas Jutkiewicz has led the line , but without Che Adams - who moved to Southampton - Blues are in need of firepower .
Last week a report in newspaper Novi list stated that Blues are prepared to come back in for a player that they tried to sign before the season started .
On top of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a two-day ‘ time-out ’ to mull over a move to the Championship as he looks to secured first-team football ahead of Euro 2020 .
Here 's what BirminghamLive 's Blues club writer Brian Dick had to say about that : “ Blues ' modus operandi in the last window was to bring in young talent with a potential sell-on value - at 30-years-old there won ’ t be much of that in Gavranovic .
“ However , the club are definitely looking for another centre forward and with the place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it might be a loan arrangement might work for everyone .
“ Blues would get their striker , Gavranovic would get his football and Dinamo would have one of their bigger salaries off their books for half a season .
“ It seems to depend on whether Gavranovic wants to accept a loan deal - which he probably should .
Last week I gave this a 4/10 in terms of likelihood , I 'd upgrade that to 50-50 now . ''

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Birmingham City are looking for firepower up-front in their Championship campaign - a need that head coach Pep Clotet is more than aware of as he looks to build a 'stronger team.'
"I think it’s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that’s very important" said Clotet after the 1-1 draw with Cardiff.
"We cannot get weaker after the transfer window - that’s something we need to keep in mind and I know the club is working hard trying to bring the right player in."
We've taken in some of the transfer rumours surrounding Blues below:
Marcus Maddison
Blues target Marcus Maddison has received death threats after two bids were accepted for the in-demand Peterborough United player.
His club said in a statement: “The club are aware of the threats. We are in conversation with Marcus.”
Both Blues and Charlton Athletic have triggered Maddison's release clause - in a move that signals the beginning of the end for Maddison at Peterborough.
His current manager Darren Ferguson wants “closure from the circus act surrounding him”.
Jude Bellingham
Any deal taking Jude Bellingham away from Birmingham City will have to keep him at St Andrews - for now.
Blues have told Manchester United - the main club interested in Bellingham - that they want to keep Jude Bellingham on loan, if a transfer deal is arranged.
The Blues youngster broke into the starting line-up at the start of the season.
This week, Manchester United have been linked with a £25m bid for the teen talent, who scored his fourth goal of the season in the 1-1 draw against Cardiff City on Saturday.
Lee Gregory
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
According to reports, Birmingham City are ready to make a move for Stoke City forward Lee Gregory.
A report by The Daily Mail suggests that Blues are one of many teams interested in taking Gregory away from Stoke on loan.
Wigan and Middlesbrough are also reportedly interested.
Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill is happy to sanction depatures from his team as he wants to work with a more 'manageable' squad. Any departure will allow him space for an addition.
However, Gregory is still expected to be involved in the Stoke squad until his departure.
Mario Gavranovic
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As with Gregory, bringing in another forward is the main prority for Blues boss Clotet - and Mario Gavranovic's is the name that keeps coming up.
Lukas Jutkiewicz has led the line, but without Che Adams - who moved to Southampton - Blues are in need of firepower.
Last week a report in newspaper Novi list stated that Blues are prepared to come back in for a player that they tried to sign before the season started.
On top of that, Gavranovic was reported to have asked for a two-day ‘time-out’ to mull over a move to the Championship as he looks to secured first-team football ahead of Euro 2020.
Here's what BirminghamLive's Blues club writer Brian Dick had to say about that:
“Blues' modus operandi in the last window was to bring in young talent with a potential sell-on value - at 30-years-old there won’t be much of that in Gavranovic.
“However, the club are definitely looking for another centre forward and with the place in the league not being as secure as it might be a loan arrangement might work for everyone.
“Blues would get their striker, Gavranovic would get his football and Dinamo would have one of their bigger salaries off their books for half a season.
“It seems to depend on whether Gavranovic wants to accept a loan deal - which he probably should. Last week I gave this a 4/10 in terms of likelihood, I'd upgrade that to 50-50 now."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Latest Aston Villa transfer rumours: Benteke latest, Nzonzi 'loan', Samatta & Slimani update

Aston Villa 's initial search for a striker is set to come to a close shortly as a deal for Mbwana Ally Samatta is completed - pending international clearance The Tanzanian forward joins Villa from Jupiler Pro League side Genk after a number of seasons in Belgium .
Samatta will replace Jonathan Kodjia - who today completed a £2 million move to Al Gharafa of Qatar .
The Ivorian forward scored 31 goals in 106 games for Villa .
He was clearly out of favour at Villa Park , with Dean Smith preferring to go without a striker than to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to find additional firepower to ease the burden on Samatta , who will be Villa 's only recognised senior striker until a new signing is brought in .
American youngster Indiana Vassilev is currently a late-game option , and Keinan Davis is still unfit .
Dean Smith was asked earlier today if the club was searching for another striker .
`` Yes , I do .
It 's something we 're talking about all the time .
Suso , the sporting director , believes the same as well .
It 's something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press on with as well , '' said Smith to the gathered press .
Glenn Murray , Jay Rodriguez , Islam Slimani , Christian Benteke and Krzysztof Piatek are just a few of many strikers that the club have been linked to .
There 's a lot flying around , so we have gathered the latest transfer snippets below .
This one is n't a rumour - it 's a done deal .
Sorry .
Mbwana Ally Samatta has joined Aston Villa on a four and a half year deal from Genk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Watford , but will be available moving forward should the move be rubber-stamped .
Aston Villa are in the market for a number of strikers , and another link has cropped up following the imminent purchase of Tanzania captain Mbwane Ally Samatta .
Samatta , who is expected to complete his signing from Genk over the course of the next few days , is expected to enter the first team straight away .
According to Sky Sports News , Villa are set to launch a move for Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ave .
Since his move to Rio Ave , Taremi has scored six times in 13 matches in the Portguese first division after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa .
Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just completed a move to that same club .
Taremi is said to be on a shortlist compiled by Villa 's transfer team .
According to yesterday 's Sunday Mirror , Villa can only consider a temporary deal for Roma 's Steven Nzonzi .
Nzonzi , a midfield transfer target , is currently 'enduring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former Stoke City man has reportedly come into conflict with coaches at the side and was sanctioned after abandoning a training session .
Villa 's interest in the player can not be actioned on a permanent basis , and if Dean Smith does want to bring in the player , he will have to do so by spending one of his invaluable loan slots .
The on-loan Leicester forward looks set to stay at Monaco , with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa circling .
Slimani has spent the season on loan at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player .
Slimani was linked with a move to Villa earlier in the transfer window .
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers wants to remove the forward , but the loan deal with the Monegasque side means that his side are unlikely to tamper with a potential end of season sale .
Any move back to the Premier League would be against the odds , and would also mean an obligation to buy is a near certainty in the deal .
The Daily Mail linked the forward with a move to Aston Villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ club this month , with Villa a possible destination .
He has n't exactly set Ligue 1 alight in a struggling Amiens side .
In 16 games - all starts - he has scored just four league goals from an expected goals tally of 5.7 He has scored just four goals in 16 appearances for his side this season and is on the fifth club of his career .
The forward has also created two league goals for his side who site 28th in France 's top tier .
While Crystal Palace boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Villa links , The Sun state that the forward is available for £10 million .
This comes after Hodgson suggested it was 'ludicrous ' to link Benteke with a move to another club .
`` I can ’ t believe I am being asked the question , '' he said to Football.London .
`` I can ’ t believe someone is going to suggest - when we have very few forwards anyway - that we are considering loaning out a player who we are badly missing because he has been out injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , or I as a coach , are seriously considering loaning out what is potentially one of our best players to a club in France . ''
`` I find it hard to believe .
When I ask a question I sometimes wonder if it is worth asking , because I know the answer , but we have to answer these questions .
`` It is not quite as ludicrous as Wilf Zaha being loaned to Bayern Munich , but it is about ten per cent less ludicrous than that . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions though - Benteke has made four starts for the Palace boss this season .
Benteke moved to Palace after an aborted spell at Liverpool .
He joined the Anfield side after scoring 49 goals in 101 games for the Villa .

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Aston Villa's initial search for a striker is set to come to a close shortly as a deal for Mbwana Ally Samatta is completed - pending international clearance
The Tanzanian forward joins Villa from Jupiler Pro League side Genk after a number of seasons in Belgium.
Samatta will replace Jonathan Kodjia - who today completed a £2 million move to Al Gharafa of Qatar. The Ivorian forward scored 31 goals in 106 games for Villa. He was clearly out of favour at Villa Park, with Dean Smith preferring to go without a striker than to play Kodjia.
Villa's focus now is to find additional firepower to ease the burden on Samatta, who will be Villa's only recognised senior striker until a new signing is brought in. American youngster Indiana Vassilev is currently a late-game option, and Keinan Davis is still unfit.
Dean Smith was asked earlier today if the club was searching for another striker.
"Yes, I do. It's something we're talking about all the time. Suso, the sporting director, believes the same as well. It's something we're looking for and looking to press on with as well," said Smith to the gathered press.
Glenn Murray, Jay Rodriguez, Islam Slimani, Christian Benteke and Krzysztof Piatek are just a few of many strikers that the club have been linked to.
There's a lot flying around, so we have gathered the latest transfer snippets below.
Samatta latest
This one isn't a rumour - it's a done deal. Sorry. Mbwana Ally Samatta has joined Aston Villa on a four and a half year deal from Genk.
Samatta will likely miss tomorrow's match with Watford, but will be available moving forward should the move be rubber-stamped.
Mehdi Taremi
Aston Villa are in the market for a number of strikers, and another link has cropped up following the imminent purchase of Tanzania captain Mbwane Ally Samatta.
Samatta, who is expected to complete his signing from Genk over the course of the next few days, is expected to enter the first team straight away.
According to Sky Sports News , Villa are set to launch a move for Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi, 27, currently at Portuguese side Rio Ave.
Since his move to Rio Ave, Taremi has scored six times in 13 matches in the Portguese first division after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa. Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just completed a move to that same club.
Taremi is said to be on a shortlist compiled by Villa's transfer team.
Steven Nzonzi
According to yesterday's Sunday Mirror, Villa can only consider a temporary deal for Roma's Steven Nzonzi.
Nzonzi, a midfield transfer target, is currently 'enduring' a loan spell at Galatasary. The former Stoke City man has reportedly come into conflict with coaches at the side and was sanctioned after abandoning a training session.
Villa's interest in the player cannot be actioned on a permanent basis, and if Dean Smith does want to bring in the player, he will have to do so by spending one of his invaluable loan slots.
Islam Slimani
The on-loan Leicester forward looks set to stay at Monaco, with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa circling.
Slimani has spent the season on loan at Monaco - who an option to purchase the player. Slimani was linked with a move to Villa earlier in the transfer window.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers wants to remove the forward, but the loan deal with the Monegasque side means that his side are unlikely to tamper with a potential end of season sale.
Any move back to the Premier League would be against the odds, and would also mean an obligation to buy is a near certainty in the deal.
Sehrou Guirassy
(Image: Jena-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP/Getty Images)
The Daily Mail linked the forward with a move to Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old Amiens striker could leave his club this month, with Villa a possible destination.
He hasn't exactly set Ligue 1 alight in a struggling Amiens side. In 16 games - all starts - he has scored just four league goals from an expected goals tally of 5.7
He has scored just four goals in 16 appearances for his side this season and is on the fifth club of his career. The forward has also created two league goals for his side who site 28th in France's top tier.
Christian Benteke
While Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has disapproved of the Benteke to Villa links, The Sun state that the forward is available for £10 million.
This comes after Hodgson suggested it was 'ludicrous' to link Benteke with a move to another club.
"I can’t believe I am being asked the question," he said to Football.London.
"I can’t believe someone is going to suggest - when we have very few forwards anyway - that we are considering loaning out a player who we are badly missing because he has been out injured, and that we as a football club, or I as a coach, are seriously considering loaning out what is potentially one of our best players to a club in France."
"I find it hard to believe. When I ask a question I sometimes wonder if it is worth asking, because I know the answer, but we have to answer these questions.
"It is not quite as ludicrous as Wilf Zaha being loaned to Bayern Munich, but it is about ten per cent less ludicrous than that."
Hodgson's words haven't met his actions though - Benteke has made four starts for the Palace boss this season.
Benteke moved to Palace after an aborted spell at Liverpool. He joined the Anfield side after scoring 49 goals in 101 games for the Villa.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Latest West Bromwich Albion transfer rumours: Mislav Oršić update and latest on Jarrod Bowen

With eleven days to go , the clock is ticking on the transfer window for West Bromwich Albion .
The Baggies are currently linked to a number of players .
We 've reviewed a few of the current transfer rumours floating around below : Dinamo Zagreb 's Mislav Oršić , 27 , is reportedly a target for the Baggies .
The winger would add to their rotation as they seek to return to the Premier League .
According to a report by SN , Slaven Bilic and West Brom staff have been impressed by the performances of Oršić who could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Express & Star have also credited West Brom with interest in the winger/ Sources state that Dinamo will hold out for ten million euros , slightly more than what West Brom will be willing to offer .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Time for Albion to leave Dwight Gayle and look elsewhere ?
- READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Hull City boss Grant McCann says he is unaware of any bids for Jarrod Bowen with the Championship club reportedly offering the winger a new contract despite an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bowen is said to be a target of West Brom , along with Arsenal , Aston Villa , Newcastle , Leeds and Leicester City this month after scoring 16 goals this season .
Bowen has been a steady performer at a high-level for Hull over the past two seasons .
However , the Daily Mail say Hull have put a new contract offer on the table with very lucrative personal terms for Bowen .
Bowen is said to have an extension clause in his current contact , but a new deal will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep their man until the end of the season .
The forward is more likely to leave at the end of the season thsn right now .
Charlton Athletic forward Lyle Taylor is on the radar of West Bromwich Albion .
The striker 's contract runs out at the end of the season , so naturally he is being linked with a move so that the Addicks can cash in on their player .
The Baggies as well as Glasgow Rangers are just two of the clubs interested .
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been received by his club , but that he wo n't be leaving on the cheap .
Bowyer told London News Online : “ I hope [ we won ’ t sell him ] .
Someone came in with a silly offer on Friday . ''
`` That was player for player , there was no money involved .
It was a ridiculous offer .
“ This is something that is out of my hands .
I ’ m not the money person . ''

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With eleven days to go, the clock is ticking on the transfer window for West Bromwich Albion .
The Baggies are currently linked to a number of players. We've reviewed a few of the current transfer rumours floating around below:
Mislav Oršić
Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Oršić, 27, is reportedly a target for the Baggies. The winger would add to their rotation as they seek to return to the Premier League.
According to a report by SN , Slaven Bilic and West Brom staff have been impressed by the performances of Oršić who could ease the burden on Grady Diangana.
The Express & Star have also credited West Brom with interest in the winger/
Sources state that Dinamo will hold out for ten million euros, slightly more than what West Brom will be willing to offer.
Jarrod Bowen
Hull City boss Grant McCann says he is unaware of any bids for Jarrod Bowen with the Championship club reportedly offering the winger a new contract despite an extension clause existing in his current deal.
Bowen is said to be a target of West Brom , along with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Leeds and Leicester City this month after scoring 16 goals this season. Bowen has been a steady performer at a high-level for Hull over the past two seasons.
However, the Daily Mail say Hull have put a new contract offer on the table with very lucrative personal terms for Bowen.
Bowen is said to have an extension clause in his current contact, but a new deal will be reportedly offered to ensure that Hull keep their man until the end of the season. The forward is more likely to leave at the end of the season thsn right now.
Lyle Taylor
Charlton Athletic forward Lyle Taylor is on the radar of West Bromwich Albion.
The striker's contract runs out at the end of the season, so naturally he is being linked with a move so that the Addicks can cash in on their player.
The Baggies as well as Glasgow Rangers are just two of the clubs interested.
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer stated that a player exchange bid has been received by his club, but that he won't be leaving on the cheap.
Bowyer told London News Online: “I hope [we won’t sell him]. Someone came in with a silly offer on Friday."
"That was player for player, there was no money involved. It was a ridiculous offer.
“This is something that is out of my hands. I’m not the money person."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Passersby rushed to help schoolboy stab victim who 'collapsed' in Grantham Road, Sparkbrook

Quick-thinking passersby rushed to the aid of a schoolboy viciously stabbed in the street , residents at the scene said .
The 15-year-old was said to have been knifed four times before being he was slumped in Grantham Road , Sparkbrook .
He was attacked in broad daylight shortly before 3pm on Monday , January 20 .
Residents then saw the badly injured teen in the street and tended to his wounds .
They raised the alarm with West Midlands Police before officers cordoned off the area near the junction with Webster Close .
The youngster suffered serious injuries in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside a critical care doctor .
No arrests had been made , but enquiries to trace the offender were under way alongside an urgent witness appeal .
Residents said the violence took place on Stratford Road and the victim staggered to their street , but that had not been confirmed by the force .
A resident , who would not be named , said : `` I heard sirens at first but I just thought it was part of the neighbourhood .
It 's just part and parcel with living in this area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sirens .
`` I came out when I heard all the commotion outside , two passerby helped him , they tended to his wounds and called the police .
He had got stabbed four times near the Aldi on Stratford Road , he just collapsed here .
`` When I came out he was already in an ambulance but the ambulance was still here . ''
One mum , who lives at the junction of Webster Close and Grantham Road where the boy collapsed , said : `` We saw a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see what had happened , but police just said they ca n't disclose information so check the news instead .
It 's very bad , it is n't safe is it ? ''
At around 3.30pm on Monday , West Midlands Police said : `` Police are currently on Grantham Road at the junction with Webster Close in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed just before 3pm this afternoon ( Monday 20 January ) .
`` The boy is being taken to hospital with serious injuries as enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote log number 1356 of 220 January . ''
An air ambulance and critical care car were at the scene following the knife attack .
West Midlands Ambulance Service added : `` We were called at 2.45pm called to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Webster Close and Grantham Road .
`` One ambulance , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from midlands ambulance and a midlands air ambulance were sent to the scene .
`` We have treated and conveyed one teenage boy to hospital via land ambulance .
The air ambulance doctor travelled to hospital with the patient . ''

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Quick-thinking passersby rushed to the aid of a schoolboy viciously stabbed in the street, residents at the scene said.
The 15-year-old was said to have been knifed four times before being he was slumped in Grantham Road, Sparkbrook.
He was attacked in broad daylight shortly before 3pm on Monday, January 20. Residents then saw the badly injured teen in the street and tended to his wounds.
They raised the alarm with West Midlands Police before officers cordoned off the area near the junction with Webster Close. The youngster suffered serious injuries in the stabbing and was rushed to hospital alongside a critical care doctor.
No arrests had been made, but enquiries to trace the offender were under way alongside an urgent witness appeal.
Residents said the violence took place on Stratford Road and the victim staggered to their street, but that had not been confirmed by the force.
A resident, who would not be named, said: "I heard sirens at first but I just thought it was part of the neighbourhood. It's just part and parcel with living in this area. It thought it was just normal sirens.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"I came out when I heard all the commotion outside, two passerby helped him, they tended to his wounds and called the police. He had got stabbed four times near the Aldi on Stratford Road, he just collapsed here.
"When I came out he was already in an ambulance but the ambulance was still here."
One mum, who lives at the junction of Webster Close and Grantham Road where the boy collapsed, said: "We saw a lot of police, my husband went out to see what had happened, but police just said they can't disclose information so check the news instead. It's very bad, it isn't safe is it?"
At around 3.30pm on Monday, West Midlands Police said: "Police are currently on Grantham Road at the junction with Webster Close in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed just before 3pm this afternoon (Monday 20 January).
"The boy is being taken to hospital with serious injuries as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the attack begin.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 1356 of 220 January."
An air ambulance and critical care car were at the scene following the knife attack.
West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called at 2.45pm called to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Webster Close and Grantham Road.
"One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a critical care car from midlands ambulance and a midlands air ambulance were sent to the scene.
"We have treated and conveyed one teenage boy to hospital via land ambulance. The air ambulance doctor travelled to hospital with the patient."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Huge £300k cannabis farm busted inside house backing onto school

A huge cannabis farm has been busted by police just yards from a city primary school .
Officers discovered a @ @ @ @ @ raid on a house backing onto Smith 's Wood Primary Academy on Monday , January @ @ @ @ @ were found in a property in Greenfinch Road , which backs onto the gates of @ @ @ @ @ arrested one man at the scene as they seized the drugs .
Officers were pictured @ @ @ @ @ the bust .
Smith 's Wood and Castle Bromwich neighbourhood police shared the images to @ @ @ @ @ `` Another successful drugs warrant executed in Smiths Wood this afternoon.. You 'll need a @ @ @ @ @ freshener to hide from us ! ''
Elsewhere in Ladywood , officers busted another , @ @ @ @ @ said all of the plants had been seized from the property .
The force said @ @ @ @ @ factory has been discovered in Ladywood over the last few days .
Our cannabis disposal @ @ @ @ @ all of the plants ! ''

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A huge cannabis farm has been busted by police just yards from a city primary school.
Officers discovered a factory worth £300,000 during a raid on a house backing onto Smith's Wood Primary Academy on Monday, January 20.
Some 300 plants were found in a property in Greenfinch Road, which backs onto the gates of the school playground.
Police arrested one man at the scene as they seized the drugs.
Officers were pictured outside the house ahead of the bust.
Smith's Wood and Castle Bromwich neighbourhood police shared the images to Twiiter.
They said: "Another successful drugs warrant executed in Smiths Wood this afternoon.. You'll need a few more cans of air freshener to hide from us!"
They added: "Greenfinch Road b36. 300+ plants. One male arrested."
Elsewhere in Ladywood, officers busted another, separate cannabis farm.
Officers said all of the plants had been seized from the property.
The force said: "A large cannabis factory has been discovered in Ladywood over the last few days. Our cannabis disposal team have attended and seized all of the plants!"
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birminghammail--2020-01-20--Boy of ten stabbed by stranger - and police link it to two other attacks

Police probing the stabbing of a ten-year-old boy in front of his mum have linked the attack to two other incidents .
The youngster suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was knifed in Belper Street , Leicester , at around 5.20pm on Saturday , January 18 .
A member of the public called the emergency services and the boy was taken to Queen 's Medical Centre in Nottingham where he remains in a stable condition .
His mother was not injured .
Leicestershire Police said officers were linking the attack to two other incidents in the area during the past week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when a woman suffered a cut to the back of her head .
The woman , who is in her 30s , was in Doncaster Road with her two children at around 7.15pm when she felt something to the back of her head .
She turned around and reported seeing a person with a knife who then ran from the scene heading towards Melton Road .
She was taken to hospital for treatment and discharged .
The two children were not injured in the incident .
On Thursday January 16 , a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was found with wounds to his head and hands .
From initial CCTV enquiries , it is believed the victim was attacked by a man with an object , police said .
He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged .
Police have been trawling CCTV and making house-to-house enquiries as part of their investigations .
They have also released an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the case .
Det Insp Tim Lindley said : `` These are serious incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers and staff carrying out full enquiries to establish the full circumstances .
`` In light of these incidents , I would ask that people do remain aware and vigilant , and report anything which causes them concern to the police .
If you do recognise the man pictured , please do not approach him but please contact 999 immediately .
`` Please look after yourselves and those around you , and please take steps to keep yourselves safe when you are out and about .
Please be assured that we do have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and speaking to people regarding any concerns .
Please do speak to these officers if you are in the area . ''
Police are also urging any witnesses to the incidents or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident 145 of January 19 .

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Police probing the stabbing of a ten-year-old boy in front of his mum have linked the attack to two other incidents.
The youngster suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was knifed in Belper Street, Leicester, at around 5.20pm on Saturday, January 18.
A member of the public called the emergency services and the boy was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where he remains in a stable condition.
His mother was not injured.
Leicestershire Police said officers were linking the attack to two other incidents in the area during the past week, including one on Tuesday January 14 when a woman suffered a cut to the back of her head.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was in Doncaster Road with her two children at around 7.15pm when she felt something to the back of her head.
She turned around and reported seeing a person with a knife who then ran from the scene heading towards Melton Road.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and discharged. The two children were not injured in the incident.
On Thursday January 16, a man in his 70s was in Dean Road when he was found with wounds to his head and hands.
From initial CCTV enquiries, it is believed the victim was attacked by a man with an object, police said. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Police have been trawling CCTV and making house-to-house enquiries as part of their investigations. They have also released an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the case.
Det Insp Tim Lindley said: "These are serious incidents and we have a team of dedicated officers and staff carrying out full enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
"In light of these incidents, I would ask that people do remain aware and vigilant, and report anything which causes them concern to the police. If you do recognise the man pictured, please do not approach him but please contact 999 immediately.
"Please look after yourselves and those around you, and please take steps to keep yourselves safe when you are out and about. Please be assured that we do have officers in the area offering reassurance to residents and speaking to people regarding any concerns. Please do speak to these officers if you are in the area."
Police are also urging any witnesses to the incidents or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident 145 of January 19.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Confirmed: Aston Villa announce third signing of the January transfer window

Aston Villa have finally announced the signing of Racing Genk striker Mbwana Samatta .
The 27-year-old has put pen to paper in on a deal worth €10m after Dean Smith activated the Tanzanian 's Genk release clause .
Samatta flew in to Birmingham at the back-end of last week for a medical and to tie up personal terms at Bodymoor Heath .
Samatta 's deal is four-and-a-half years long at the Villa .
The rapid forward had scored 10 goals from 26 matches in Jupiler Pro and the Champions League , including a bullet header for Genk against Liverpool in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belgian title last season , top-scoring having scored 20 goals from 28 appearances while , in the Europa League , rattled in nine from 12 appearances .
The African arrived in Europe in 2016 and has scored 48 times in 105 appearances for Genk in that time .
Samatta was crowned African Player of the Year in 2015 while at TP Mazembe in Congo , winning the CAF Champions League .
In his native Tanzania , meanwhile , Samatta is seen as the country 's sports icon , with the population of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready to get behind Samatta and Aston Villa .
The forward has been signed as a direct replacement for crocked Villa striker Wesley .
The Brazilian has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after rupturing knee ligaments at Burnley on New Year 's Day .
`` There is a necessity there with Wesley getting injured and Keinan being out , '' explained Smith of Villa 's search for strikers , `` it 's an area we need to strengthen massively so we are looking for a couple . ''
Regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't played a competitive game since Boxing Day but could be in line for his Aston Villa debut against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg next week , January 28 .

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Aston Villa have finally announced the signing of Racing Genk striker Mbwana Samatta .
The 27-year-old has put pen to paper in on a deal worth €10m after Dean Smith activated the Tanzanian's Genk release clause.
Samatta flew in to Birmingham at the back-end of last week for a medical and to tie up personal terms at Bodymoor Heath.
Samatta's deal is four-and-a-half years long at the Villa.
The rapid forward had scored 10 goals from 26 matches in Jupiler Pro and the Champions League, including a bullet header for Genk against Liverpool in November.
Samatta captained Genk to the Belgian title last season, top-scoring having scored 20 goals from 28 appearances while, in the Europa League, rattled in nine from 12 appearances.
The African arrived in Europe in 2016 and has scored 48 times in 105 appearances for Genk in that time. Samatta was crowned African Player of the Year in 2015 while at TP Mazembe in Congo, winning the CAF Champions League.
In his native Tanzania, meanwhile, Samatta is seen as the country's sports icon, with the population of the East African country - 57million - now ready to get behind Samatta and Aston Villa.
The forward has been signed as a direct replacement for crocked Villa striker Wesley. The Brazilian has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after rupturing knee ligaments at Burnley on New Year's Day.
"There is a necessity there with Wesley getting injured and Keinan being out," explained Smith of Villa's search for strikers, "it's an area we need to strengthen massively so we are looking for a couple."
Regarding new arrival Samatta, the forward hasn't played a competitive game since Boxing Day but could be in line for his Aston Villa debut against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg next week, January 28.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--CCTV appeal after man blinded outside The Beeches pub in Great Barr

Police are trying to trace this duo after a man was stabbed in the face outside a Great Barr pub - losing the sight in one eye as a result .
The 31-year-old was knifed in the face , left arm and right leg during the shocking ordeal near The Beeches pub in Thornbridge Avenue .
Following the early hours attack , which took place on December 14 last year , the victim lost his sight in his left eye .
West Midlands Police has now issued CCTV images of two men officers wish to speak to about the stabbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
A spokesman for the force said : `` Do you recognise either of these men ?
We want to speak to them after a man lost his sight in one eye in a stabbing outside The Beeches pub on Thornbridge Avenue , Great Barr , just before 1am on Saturday , December 14 . ''
Anyone who can assist officers with the investigation is urged to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quote crime reference 20BW/294629V/19 when passing on information .
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Police are trying to trace this duo after a man was stabbed in the face outside a Great Barr pub - losing the sight in one eye as a result.
The 31-year-old was knifed in the face, left arm and right leg during the shocking ordeal near The Beeches pub in Thornbridge Avenue.
Following the early hours attack, which took place on December 14 last year, the victim lost his sight in his left eye.
West Midlands Police has now issued CCTV images of two men officers wish to speak to about the stabbing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesman for the force said: "Do you recognise either of these men? We want to speak to them after a man lost his sight in one eye in a stabbing outside The Beeches pub on Thornbridge Avenue, Great Barr, just before 1am on Saturday, December 14."
Anyone who can assist officers with the investigation is urged to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime reference 20BW/294629V/19 when passing on information.
To be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Multi-vehicle smash blocks M42 between M40 junction and Shirley

A multi-vehicle crash has blocked off all lanes of the M42 northbound .
Emergency services attended the crash involving several @ @ @ @ @ Monday , January 20 .
It took place between J3A for the M40 and J4 @ @ @ @ @ could be seen in the northbound carriageway shortly after rush hour .
It is not @ @ @ @ @ was and if anyone was injured .
Traffic officers were working to clear debris from @ @ @ @ @ .
Highways England tweeted the news and said : `` All Lanes Blocked on the @ @ @ @ @ to J4 # Shirley Northbound due to a multiple vehicle collision , # TrafficOfficers are @ @ @ @ @ `` They later added : `` Update - we are clearing debris from the collision @ @ @ @ @ vehicles away from live lanes .
We hope to get you on your way shortly @ @ @ @ @ patience . ''

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A multi-vehicle crash has blocked off all lanes of the M42 northbound.
Emergency services attended the crash involving several vehicles at around 7pm on Monday, January 20.
It took place between J3A for the M40 and J4 for Shirley.
Heavy congestion could be seen in the northbound carriageway shortly after rush hour.
It is not clear how serious the crash was and if anyone was injured.
Traffic officers were working to clear debris from the lanes just after 7pm.
Highways England tweeted the news and said: "All Lanes Blocked on the #M42 J3A #M40Link to J4 #Shirley Northbound due to a multiple vehicle collision, #TrafficOfficers are en route & emergency services. "
They later added: "Update - we are clearing debris from the collision scene, and are getting vehicles away from live lanes. We hope to get you on your way shortly. Thank you for your patience."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Birmingham City make this loan goalkeeper decision

The goalkeeper did not appear in a league game for Crawley Town , but did appear four times in the Carabao Cup .
This lack of game time and match minutes is the reason behind Birmingham City 's decision .
A statement from Crawley reads as follows : 'Michael has been recalled in order to obtain more game time this season . '
'We thank Michael for his historic performances in a Reds shirt , most notably against Walsall , Norwich City and Stoke City in the Carabao Cup . '
'Crawley Town wish Michael all the very best in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer news , Birmingham City are still looking for firepower up-front in their Championship campaign - a need that head coach Pep Clotet is more than aware of as he looks to build a 'stronger team . '
`` I think it ’ s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that ’ s very important '' said Clotet after the 1-1 draw with Cardiff .
`` We can not get weaker after the transfer window - that ’ s something we need to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is working hard trying to bring the right player in . ''

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Birmingham City have recalled young goalkeeper Michael Luyambula from Crawley Town.
The goalkeeper did not appear in a league game for Crawley Town, but did appear four times in the Carabao Cup.
This lack of game time and match minutes is the reason behind Birmingham City's decision.
A statement from Crawley reads as follows:
'Michael has been recalled in order to obtain more game time this season.'
'We thank Michael for his historic performances in a Reds shirt, most notably against Walsall, Norwich City and Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.'
'Crawley Town wish Michael all the very best in his future career.'
In other transfer news, Birmingham City are still looking for firepower up-front in their Championship campaign - a need that head coach Pep Clotet is more than aware of as he looks to build a 'stronger team.'
"I think it’s very important we finish this January window with a stronger team than we started - that’s very important" said Clotet after the 1-1 draw with Cardiff.
"We cannot get weaker after the transfer window - that’s something we need to keep in mind and I know the club is working hard trying to bring the right player in."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Aston Villa linked to Rio Ave striker - report

Aston Villa are in the market for a number of strikers , and another link has cropped up following the imminent purchase of Tanzania captain Mbwana Ally Samatta .
Samatta , who is expected to complete his signing from Genk over the course of the next few days , is expected to enter the first team straight away .
According to Sky Sports News , Villa are set to launch a move for Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi , 27 , currently at Portuguese side Rio Ave .
Since his move to Rio Ave , Taremi has scored six times in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa .
Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just completed a move to that same club .
Taremi is said to be on a shortlist compiled by Villa 's transfer team .
Villa 's need for a striker is very clear .
Numbers are depleted up-front following injuries to Wesley and Keinan Davis as well as the sale of Jonathan Kodjia .
The incoming deal for Samatta will help their forward depth , but Villa are looking for another striker .
`` Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're talking about all the time [ another striker deal ] .
Suso , the sporting director , believes the same as well .
It 's something we 're looking for and looking to press on with as well , '' said Dean Smith to the assembled press earlier today ahead of his side 's clash with Watford .

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Aston Villa are in the market for a number of strikers, and another link has cropped up following the imminent purchase of Tanzania captain Mbwana Ally Samatta.
Samatta, who is expected to complete his signing from Genk over the course of the next few days, is expected to enter the first team straight away.
According to Sky Sports News , Villa are set to launch a move for Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi, 27, currently at Portuguese side Rio Ave.
Since his move to Rio Ave, Taremi has scored six times in 13 matches in the Portguese first division after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa. Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just completed a move to that same club.
Taremi is said to be on a shortlist compiled by Villa's transfer team.
Villa's need for a striker is very clear. Numbers are depleted up-front following injuries to Wesley and Keinan Davis as well as the sale of Jonathan Kodjia. The incoming deal for Samatta will help their forward depth, but Villa are looking for another striker.
"Yes, I do. It's something we're talking about all the time [another striker deal]. Suso, the sporting director, believes the same as well. It's something we're looking for and looking to press on with as well," said Dean Smith to the assembled press earlier today ahead of his side's clash with Watford.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Grady Diangana starts as Slaven Bilic makes two West Brom changes for Stoke

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Charlton Athletic at The Valley last weekend .
There is a start for winger Grady Diangana - his first since hobbling off in the 3-2 win at Birmingham City in the middle of December - and he takes the place of Kenneth Zohore in the forward area , despite the Dane ’ s two goals in two games in recent weeks .
Elsewhere , Ahmed Hegazi starts alongside Kyle Bartley in the centre of Albion ’ s defence .
Bilic has opted for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner Semi Ajayi , whose form has suffered somewhat in recent weeks .
He drops to the bench , alongside Zohore , Charlie Austin and Chris Brunt , among others .
For Stoke , former Albion winger James McClean starts .
Michael O ’ Neill also opts for former Wolves defender Danny Batth , Tom Ince and Joe Allen among his starting XI .
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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Charlton Athletic at The Valley last weekend.
There is a start for winger Grady Diangana - his first since hobbling off in the 3-2 win at Birmingham City in the middle of December - and he takes the place of Kenneth Zohore in the forward area, despite the Dane’s two goals in two games in recent weeks.
Elsewhere, Ahmed Hegazi starts alongside Kyle Bartley in the centre of Albion’s defence.
Bilic has opted for the Egyptian over Bartley’s long term partner Semi Ajayi, whose form has suffered somewhat in recent weeks.
He drops to the bench, alongside Zohore, Charlie Austin and Chris Brunt, among others.
For Stoke, former Albion winger James McClean starts. Michael O’Neill also opts for former Wolves defender Danny Batth, Tom Ince and Joe Allen among his starting XI.
West Brom team
Johnstone; Furlong, Hegazi, Bartley, Townsend; Livermore, Sawyers, Phillips, Pereira, Diangana; Robson-Kanu
Subs : Bond, Ajayi, Brunt, Edwards, Krovinovic, Austin, Zohore
Stoke City team
Butland; Smith, Batth, Lindsay, Martins-Indi; Allen, Clucas, Ince, Powell, McClean; Campbell
Subs : Davies, Vokes, Gregory, Cousins, Ngoy, Thompson, Collins


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Birmingham City University probe after couple filmed having sex 'in campus study room'

Birmingham City University is investigating claims a shocking video which appears to show a couple having sex was filmed on its campus .
Footage of two people romping in a room was posted on social media alongside the allegation it was recorded on a university site .
The recording shows them appear to have sex behind a partially-frosted glass door .
But the plain glass segment fails to hide their modesty .
The short clip , lasting just 17 seconds , was posted to social media on Monday morning , January 20 and has since been widely circulated .
BCU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , said it was aware of the footage and was investigating to verify whether it was indeed filmed at one of its sites .
It said it would take action against the couple if was is found they had acted against university policies or broken the law .
A BCU spokesperson said : “ We are aware of footage being circulated online of an incident which is claimed to have taken place on one of our campuses .
“ We are investigating the footage and its origins , in order to identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a breach of university policy .
`` Action will be taken if it is found that anyone has acted in breach of university policies , or , if the police believe a crime has been committed , the law .
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Birmingham City University is investigating claims a shocking video which appears to show a couple having sex was filmed on its campus.
Footage of two people romping in a room was posted on social media alongside the allegation it was recorded on a university site.
The recording shows them appear to have sex behind a partially-frosted glass door. But the plain glass segment fails to hide their modesty.
The short clip, lasting just 17 seconds, was posted to social media on Monday morning, January 20 and has since been widely circulated.
BCU, which has three campuses across the city, said it was aware of the footage and was investigating to verify whether it was indeed filmed at one of its sites.
It said it would take action against the couple if was is found they had acted against university policies or broken the law.
A BCU spokesperson said: “We are aware of footage being circulated online of an incident which is claimed to have taken place on one of our campuses.
“We are investigating the footage and its origins, in order to identify its location and establish whether there has been a breach of university policy.
"Action will be taken if it is found that anyone has acted in breach of university policies, or, if the police believe a crime has been committed, the law.”


birminghammail--2020-01-21--KFC 'sexist' advert with lads drooling at woman's breasts sparks fury

Fast food giant KFC has apologised for causing any offence over a controversial advert which shows two young boys ogling at a woman 's breasts .
The cheeky 15-second clip , uploaded to its Australian YouTube channel , has been branded `` sexist '' by a campaign group .
However several people took to Twitter to label the ad `` funny '' and said there was no need for the company to say sorry .
The YouTube footage shows a woman check her cleavage as she looks at her reflection in the window of a parked car - not realising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool Echo reports .
The woman also quickly checks the bottom half of her outfit in the car window in the Zinger Popcorn Box advert .
The car 's window then rolls down to show an angry female driver and two dumbstruck young boys looking at the woman 's breasts , before she smiles and says , `` did someone say KFC ? ''
Yum !
Brands Inc 's KFC told the Australian Associated Press it was sorry if the commercial was deemed offensive - Reuters reports .
A spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our latest commercial .
Our intention was not to stereotype women and young boys in a negative light . ''
The video has gained more than 40,000 views on the company 's YouTube channel .
KFC 's response came after Collective Shout , a group which campaigns against the objectification of women , condemned the advertisement .
The group 's spokeswoman , Melinda Liszewski , said .
`` Ads like this reinforce the false idea that we ca n't expect better from boys .
`` It is another manifestation of the 'boys will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to challenge sexist ideas which contribute to harmful behaviour towards women and girls . ''

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Fast food giant KFC has apologised for causing any offence over a controversial advert which shows two young boys ogling at a woman's breasts.
The cheeky 15-second clip, uploaded to its Australian YouTube channel, has been branded "sexist" by a campaign group.
However several people took to Twitter to label the ad "funny" and said there was no need for the company to say sorry.
The YouTube footage shows a woman check her cleavage as she looks at her reflection in the window of a parked car - not realising there are people sat inside, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The woman also quickly checks the bottom half of her outfit in the car window in the Zinger Popcorn Box advert.
(Image: KFC Australia YouTube)
The car's window then rolls down to show an angry female driver and two dumbstruck young boys looking at the woman's breasts, before she smiles and says, "did someone say KFC?"
Yum! Brands Inc's KFC told the Australian Associated Press it was sorry if the commercial was deemed offensive - Reuters reports.
A spokesman said: "We apologise if anyone was offended by our latest commercial. Our intention was not to stereotype women and young boys in a negative light."
(Image: KFC Austrailia YouTube)
The video has gained more than 40,000 views on the company's YouTube channel.
KFC's response came after Collective Shout, a group which campaigns against the objectification of women, condemned the advertisement.
The group's spokeswoman, Melinda Liszewski, said. "Ads like this reinforce the false idea that we can't expect better from boys.
"It is another manifestation of the 'boys will be boys' trope, hampering our ability to challenge sexist ideas which contribute to harmful behaviour towards women and girls."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Slaven Bilic issues West Brom injury update on Grady Diangana and Nathan Ferguson

West Brom will play a waiting game on Grady Diangana after his latest injury set-back against Stoke City on Monday night .
Winger Diangana , whose return from a spell on the sidelines was highly anticipated before this match , required a substitution less than two minutes into the match after appearing to get caught in the turf and was left clutching his hamstring .
It meant that Albion ’ s preparations had gone out of the window in a matter of moments and Bilic opted for Kenneth Zohore by way of a replacement , leaving Matheus Pereira and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respective positions .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion 's need for signings intensifies after Stoke - READ • Bilic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Bilic , speaking after the match , couldn ’ t be sure on the severity of Diangana ’ s problem but insisted that the club had not rushed him back too early - after all , he played half an hour at Charlton the previous Saturday , and had been initially pencilled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Day , only to be not risked .
“ I don ’ t know .
It ’ s the same leg .
The same leg , the same hamstring , maybe a different position - I don ’ t know , ” Bilic answered .
“ It ’ s very strange because he is not like that .
It ’ s not like we pushed him to come back - we wanted to be double safe with him .
“ He played 30 minutes at Charlton , coming on is a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are starting with 21 players .
It is what it is .
Look it ’ s hard times but in hard times you find great characters and we knew we were going to be tested .
“ We knew it wasn ’ t going to be an easy ride .
It ’ s that time .
It ’ s very challenging for us and we have to embrace that challenge and show the proper character and quality to get it back.
” Another notable absentee was Nathan Ferguson , who Bilic had enthused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Still , when the team-sheets were released before kick off , Ferguson ’ s name was omitted .
The Croat grimaced when asked about the teenager , whose future remains up in the air this month with a contract offer on the table and no headway made in terms of negotiations .
“ I expected him to play , ” Bilic admitted .
“ A couple of days when we had a press conference [ pre Stoke , Thursday 16 ] I didn ’ t hide anything from you .
“ I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had a small problem and it came back a little bit so we didn ’ t want to risk it.
” The other significant change in personnel was in the heart of defence .
Semi Ajayi , who had previously played every Championship minute this season , dropped to the bench which allowed Ahmed Hegazi to sit alongside Kyle Bartley .
It was an alteration that arguably back-fired ; Hegazi was at fault for the Potters ’ winning goal , but Bilic ’ s intention by starting him was to freshen things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player , no matter how much of a regular you have been this season , is free from the risk of the drop .
“ It wasn ’ t a tactical change .
You don ’ t do tactical changes with centre-backs , ” Bilic added .
“ But we dropped a bit recently so we wanted to make some changes and refresh the team also and that is behind that .
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West Brom will play a waiting game on Grady Diangana after his latest injury set-back against Stoke City on Monday night.
Winger Diangana, whose return from a spell on the sidelines was highly anticipated before this match, required a substitution less than two minutes into the match after appearing to get caught in the turf and was left clutching his hamstring.
It meant that Albion’s preparations had gone out of the window in a matter of moments and Bilic opted for Kenneth Zohore by way of a replacement, leaving Matheus Pereira and then Hal Robson-Kanu located away from their favoured respective positions.
Bilic, speaking after the match, couldn’t be sure on the severity of Diangana’s problem but insisted that the club had not rushed him back too early - after all, he played half an hour at Charlton the previous Saturday, and had been initially pencilled in to face Leeds on New Year’s Day, only to be not risked.
“I don’t know. It’s the same leg. The same leg, the same hamstring, maybe a different position - I don’t know,” Bilic answered. “It’s very strange because he is not like that. It’s not like we pushed him to come back - we wanted to be double safe with him.
“He played 30 minutes at Charlton, coming on is a lot harder than starting a game. You are starting with 21 players. It is what it is. Look it’s hard times but in hard times you find great characters and we knew we were going to be tested.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy ride. It’s that time. It’s very challenging for us and we have to embrace that challenge and show the proper character and quality to get it back.”
Another notable absentee was Nathan Ferguson, who Bilic had enthused pre-match was fit and available again.
Still, when the team-sheets were released before kick off, Ferguson’s name was omitted. The Croat grimaced when asked about the teenager, whose future remains up in the air this month with a contract offer on the table and no headway made in terms of negotiations.
“I expected him to play,” Bilic admitted. “A couple of days when we had a press conference [pre Stoke, Thursday 16] I didn’t hide anything from you.
“I thought he was ‘there’. Then he had a small problem and it came back a little bit so we didn’t want to risk it.”
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The other significant change in personnel was in the heart of defence.
Semi Ajayi, who had previously played every Championship minute this season, dropped to the bench which allowed Ahmed Hegazi to sit alongside Kyle Bartley.
It was an alteration that arguably back-fired; Hegazi was at fault for the Potters’ winning goal, but Bilic’s intention by starting him was to freshen things up and send a message - no player, no matter how much of a regular you have been this season, is free from the risk of the drop.
“It wasn’t a tactical change. You don’t do tactical changes with centre-backs,” Bilic added. “But we dropped a bit recently so we wanted to make some changes and refresh the team also and that is behind that.”


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Holly Willoughby's insanely cheap This Morning outfit leaves viewers in a frenzy - and it's on sale

Holly Willoughby's insanely cheap This Morning outfit leaves viewers in a frenzy - and it's on sale in Birmingham

This Morning viewers have welcomed back Holly Willoughby to the ITV1 daytime favourite on Tuesday - and everybody 's discussing @ @ @ @ @ seen on the show alongside co-presenter and long-time pal Phillip Schofield as fans flocked to @ @ @ @ @ say on her ensemble .
The mum-of-three 's outfit is available to buy right here @ @ @ @ @ £20 - so , naturally , followers were quick to comment .
On Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ seen sporting a mustard and black checked skirt from Zara - which cost just £20 @ @ @ @ @ across the Midlands , with one in Birmingham city centre .
And Holly opted for @ @ @ @ @ the shirt , reports the Liverpool Echo , with her black polo neck jumper from @ @ @ @ @ were quick to comment praising the star for her affordable look .
Georgia Bull said @ @ @ @ @ so much ! ''

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This Morning viewers have welcomed back Holly Willoughby to the ITV1 daytime favourite on Tuesday - and everybody's discussing her oufit.
Holly was seen on the show alongside co-presenter and long-time pal Phillip Schofield as fans flocked to social media to have their say on her ensemble.
The mum-of-three's outfit is available to buy right here in Birmingham - for just £20 - so, naturally, followers were quick to comment.
On Tuesday, January 21, Holly was seen sporting a mustard and black checked skirt from Zara - which cost just £20.
Zara operates multiple stores across the Midlands, with one in Birmingham city centre.
And Holly opted for a Bullring favourite when accompanying the shirt, reports the Liverpool Echo , with her black polo neck jumper from Warehouse.
Holly's tights and black ankle boots from Office.
And her followers were quick to comment praising the star for her affordable look.
pinkylilac said: "Very glam Miss Holly."
xxbecciebabesxx said: "Absolutely stunning."
Georgia Bull said: "Love that outfit so much!"
And ladymct said: "That’s a cute wee outfit x"


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Police appeal for information over schoolboy stabbing in Sparkbrook street

Police are continuing their investigations into the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Birmingham .
The teenager was knifed in Sparkbrook just before 3pm on Monday , January 20 .
He was found slumped in Grantham Road and near the junction with Webster Close where quick-thinking passers-by rushed to his aid and tended to his wounds .
The boy was rushed to hospital after he was believed to have suffered four stab wounds .
Residents told BirminghamLive how they believed the violence took place on Stratford Road , but the teenager then staggered into Grantham Road where he collapsed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out when I heard all the commotion outside , two passers-by helped him , they tended to his wounds and called the police .
`` He had got stabbed four times near the Aldi on Stratford Road , he just collapsed here . ''
The air ambulance attended the scene and its doctors cared for the victim , but he was taken to hospital by land ambulance .
West Midlands Police were also at the scene .
A spokesman for the force said : `` The boy was taken to hospital with serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack begin . ''
He confirmed that the attack had happened in Stratford Road and the victim had managed to stagger to Grantham Road before collapsing .
No-one has been arrested yet .
`` Investigations are ongoing and we 're appealing for anyone with information to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime , or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 , '' the spokesman said .
`` Please quote log 1356 of 20/01 . ''

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Police are continuing their investigations into the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Birmingham.
The teenager was knifed in Sparkbrook just before 3pm on Monday, January 20.
He was found slumped in Grantham Road and near the junction with Webster Close where quick-thinking passers-by rushed to his aid and tended to his wounds.
The boy was rushed to hospital after he was believed to have suffered four stab wounds.
Residents told BirminghamLive how they believed the violence took place on Stratford Road, but the teenager then staggered into Grantham Road where he collapsed.
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One resident said: "I came out when I heard all the commotion outside, two passers-by helped him, they tended to his wounds and called the police.
"He had got stabbed four times near the Aldi on Stratford Road, he just collapsed here."
The air ambulance attended the scene and its doctors cared for the victim, but he was taken to hospital by land ambulance.
West Midlands Police were also at the scene.
A spokesman for the force said: "The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the attack begin."
He confirmed that the attack had happened in Stratford Road and the victim had managed to stagger to Grantham Road before collapsing.
No-one has been arrested yet.
"Investigations are ongoing and we're appealing for anyone with information to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111," the spokesman said.
"Please quote log 1356 of 20/01."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--New pictures reveal amazing details of how Curzon Street station could look - if HS2 goes ahead.

New pictures reveal amazing details of how Curzon Street station could look - if HS2 goes ahead .
The controversial @ @ @ @ @ row over costs , with a leaked report suggesting there was 'considerable risk ' it @ @ @ @ @ cent .

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birminghammail--2020-01-21--Coyote Ugly Saloon Birmingham is having a Man Auction for Valentine’s Day - here's how it works

Getting a date can be tough at the best of times .
And if all that swiping and matching on apps just is n't doing the trick and you do n't fancy standing in a bar hoping to get lucky , then this might be the answer .
Coyote Ugly Saloon in Birmingham is having a Man Auction - and this is how it all works .
The bar - which opened in Broad Street in August 2019 - will offer the auction on Valentine 's Day itself , Friday February 14 .
It will echo scenes from the 2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character Violet Sanford ( played by Piper Perabo ) needs to make money quickly to keep her job and decides to auction off her friend Kevin ( Adam Garcia ) on the bar .
The movie was based on the bar which began in New York in 1993 and now has venues all over the world from Moscow to Texas , Cardiff to Brum , Tokyo and now Singapore .
Organisers said : `` Are you single and ready to mingle ?
Do you find it hard to find a date ?
Does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Coyote Ugly Saloon may have the answer for you this Valentine ’ s Day .
`` In 2016 the first bar opened in the UK and they have been auctioning off men from the bar surface every Valentine 's Day , so if you ’ re looking for a new man , this is probably the best way to snag one .
`` Those who successfully win the auction lot instantly go on a date with the happy chappy using the money spent on the auction for a meal / drinks for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you would like to enter to be auctioned off email your 'about me ' info and a photo to birmingham @ coyoteuglysaloon.com Tickets are available here at just £4 per person and those men wishing to put their love life in the hands of fate can apply using the above link too .

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Getting a date can be tough at the best of times.
And if all that swiping and matching on apps just isn't doing the trick and you don't fancy standing in a bar hoping to get lucky, then this might be the answer.
Coyote Ugly Saloon in Birmingham is having a Man Auction - and this is how it all works.
The bar - which opened in Broad Street in August 2019 - will offer the auction on Valentine's Day itself, Friday February 14.
It will echo scenes from the 2000 cult movie Coyote Ugly where the lead character Violet Sanford (played by Piper Perabo) needs to make money quickly to keep her job and decides to auction off her friend Kevin (Adam Garcia) on the bar.
The movie was based on the bar which began in New York in 1993 and now has venues all over the world from Moscow to Texas, Cardiff to Brum, Tokyo and now Singapore.
Organisers said: "Are you single and ready to mingle? Do you find it hard to find a date? Does Valentine’s Day get you down? Coyote Ugly Saloon may have the answer for you this Valentine’s Day.
"In 2016 the first bar opened in the UK and they have been auctioning off men from the bar surface every Valentine's Day, so if you’re looking for a new man, this is probably the best way to snag one.
"Those who successfully win the auction lot instantly go on a date with the happy chappy using the money spent on the auction for a meal / drinks for two in the venue."
The Man Auction starts at 8pm.
If you would like to enter to be auctioned off email your 'about me' info and a photo to birmingham@coyoteuglysaloon.com
Tickets are available here at just £4 per person and those men wishing to put their love life in the hands of fate can apply using the above link too.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Woman born without a womb who feared she'd 'never be loved' set to marry

A woman feared she 'd `` never be loved '' after she discovered the reason she 'd never had a period was she was born without a WOMB .
Melissa Christopher , 31 , was “ heartbroken ” when she was diagnosed with a rare disorder that means her reproductive organs are missing , aged 18 .
Her underdeveloped ovaries produce eggs but she has no uterus so can ’ t carry kids herself - even with IVF .
The store manager from Liverpool has told how the condition makes her feel like she ’ s “ not a real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship at the time of her diagnosis with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser - but blames it for her break up four years later .
She feared she 'd never get married or find love , but met now-fiancé David Snape , 29 , five years ago , and dubbed him `` amazing '' for loving her for who she is .
They are set to marry next year , and are considering surrogacy so they can start a family in the future .
Melissa said : “ I do feel like I ’ m not really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it really hard to come to terms with the fact I ’ ll never have my own children .
“ For ages I thought no one would ever want to be with me .
“ It ’ s the worst possible thing a woman can be told .
“ I don ’ t have a womb and it ’ s impossible for me to conceive children naturally .
“ I ’ ll never know what it feels like to carry a child and that is heartbreaking.
” Melissa first realised something might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hadn ’ t had a period .
She visited her GP and was advised to wait until the age of 18 to see if she was just experiencing late development .
But nothing changed and she was referred her to see specialists at Liverpool Women ’ s Hospital .
After tests doctors gave her the `` hammer blow ” diagnosis of Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser syndrome ( MRKH ) .
It 's a congenital disorder of the female reproductive system which causes complete or partial underdevelopment of some parts .
The cause is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she was diagnosed and was told she 'd never have babies naturally .
She said : “ I was very young at the time and it was so much for me to take in .
“ It was heartbreaking to hear and it hit me really hard .
“ I was with my mum and after we were told I was offered no after care or anything .
“ I did stay with my boyfriend but the relationship broke down because things got complicated .
“ I felt unloved and wondered if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have kids of my own .
That took a lot of time for me to get over.
” Melissa found love again , aged 26 , and is now engaged to forklift driver David .
Melissa said : “ David has been absolutely amazing right from day one .
“ He loves me no matter what and wants me for who I am .
“ I have had to accept that I ’ ll never have children of my own .
“ It ’ s so upsetting but we just have to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married in October and one day hope to start a family of their own , and are exploring surrogacy or adoption .
Melissa has said surrogacy is the most likely option but estimated it could cost more than £20,000 for procedures and expenses .
She said one of the hardest things to deal with is seeing her friends posting about getting pregnant or giving birth on social media .
She said it “ breaks me ” when people ask her when she plans on starting a family .
Melissa said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I see friends having children and baby showers and celebrating on social media .
“ I just wish I could experience that and it is really , really upsetting .
“ I do get jealous because I want that so bad .
“ It breaks me inside when people ask when I ’ ll have children .
“ I don ’ t want people to ask me and it is hard to answer.
” Melissa is speaking out to raise awareness of MRKH and encourage more women to talk about `` taboo '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes the NHS will soon start to offer more support for women with MRKH and other reproductive conditions

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A woman feared she'd "never be loved" after she discovered the reason she'd never had a period was she was born without a WOMB.
Melissa Christopher, 31, was “heartbroken” when she was diagnosed with a rare disorder that means her reproductive organs are missing, aged 18.
Her underdeveloped ovaries produce eggs but she has no uterus so can’t carry kids herself - even with IVF.
The store manager from Liverpool has told how the condition makes her feel like she’s “not a real woman”.
Melissa was in a relationship at the time of her diagnosis with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser - but blames it for her break up four years later.
(Image: SWNS)
She feared she'd never get married or find love, but met now-fiancé David Snape, 29, five years ago, and dubbed him "amazing" for loving her for who she is.
They are set to marry next year, and are considering surrogacy so they can start a family in the future.
Melissa said: “I do feel like I’m not really a woman and I’ve found it really hard to come to terms with the fact I’ll never have my own children.
“For ages I thought no one would ever want to be with me.
“It’s the worst possible thing a woman can be told.
“I don’t have a womb and it’s impossible for me to conceive children naturally.
“I’ll never know what it feels like to carry a child and that is heartbreaking.”
(Image: SWNS)
Melissa first realised something might be different when she reached 16-years-old and still hadn’t had a period.
She visited her GP and was advised to wait until the age of 18 to see if she was just experiencing late development.
But nothing changed and she was referred her to see specialists at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
After tests doctors gave her the "hammer blow” diagnosis of Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser syndrome (MRKH).
(Image: SWNS)
It's a congenital disorder of the female reproductive system which causes complete or partial underdevelopment of some parts.
The cause is not known.
Melissa burst into tears when she was diagnosed and was told she'd never have babies naturally.
She said: “I was very young at the time and it was so much for me to take in.
“It was heartbreaking to hear and it hit me really hard.
“I was with my mum and after we were told I was offered no after care or anything.
“I hate a breakdown and felt numb.
“I did stay with my boyfriend but the relationship broke down because things got complicated.
“I felt unloved and wondered if it was because I can’t have kids of my own. That took a lot of time for me to get over.”
(Image: SWNS)
Melissa found love again, aged 26, and is now engaged to forklift driver David.
Melissa said: “David has been absolutely amazing right from day one.
“He loves me no matter what and wants me for who I am.
“I have had to accept that I’ll never have children of my own.
“It’s so upsetting but we just have to deal with it.”
(Image: SWNS)
The pair will get married in October and one day hope to start a family of their own, and are exploring surrogacy or adoption.
Melissa has said surrogacy is the most likely option but estimated it could cost more than £20,000 for procedures and expenses.
She said one of the hardest things to deal with is seeing her friends posting about getting pregnant or giving birth on social media.
She said it “breaks me” when people ask her when she plans on starting a family.
(Image: SWNS)
Melissa said: “I really struggle with it every day because I see friends having children and baby showers and celebrating on social media.
“I just wish I could experience that and it is really, really upsetting.
“I do get jealous because I want that so bad.
“It breaks me inside when people ask when I’ll have children.
“I don’t want people to ask me and it is hard to answer.”
Melissa is speaking out to raise awareness of MRKH and encourage more women to talk about "taboo" fertility problems.
Melissa said she also hopes the NHS will soon start to offer more support for women with MRKH and other reproductive conditions


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Wolves star offers injury update after Nuno confirms ‘massive blow’

Ruben Vinagre has thanked Wolverhampton Wanderers fans for their support as he begins his recovery from injury .
The popular @ @ @ @ @ injury in the final moments of Wolves ’ FA Cup replay defeat to Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ Nuno Espirito Santo described Vinagre ’ s injury as a ‘ massive blow ’ and @ @ @ @ @ his loan spell at Shrewsbury to provide cover .
`` Vinagre is very special for @ @ @ @ @ continued .
`` He gives us something that we need . ''
And Vinagre has @ @ @ @ @ his social media channels .
The 20-year-old said : “ Focused on my recovery and @ @ @ @ @ outside !
I ’ ll be back stronger .
Thank you for all the support @ @ @ @ @ been used as a substitute since his transfer from Monaco in 2017 and has made @ @ @ @ @ this season .

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Ruben Vinagre has thanked Wolverhampton Wanderers fans for their support as he begins his recovery from injury.
The popular left wing-back suffered a hamstring injury in the final moments of Wolves’ FA Cup replay defeat to Manchester United last week.
Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo described Vinagre’s injury as a ‘massive blow’ and has recalled Ryan Giles from his loan spell at Shrewsbury to provide cover.
"Vinagre is very special for us,” the boss continued. "He gives us something that we need."
And Vinagre has provided a brief update via his social media channels. The 20-year-old said: “Focused on my recovery and supporting the team from the outside! I’ll be back stronger. Thank you for all the support messages.”
Vinagre has often been used as a substitute since his transfer from Monaco in 2017 and has made 23 appearances across all competitions this season.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Slaven Bilic makes West Brom transfer plea ahead of January window deadline

Even Manchester United , one of the biggest clubs in world football , struggle to conduct significant transfer business in the January window , Slaven Bilic reckons - but he reiterated after Monday night ’ s defeat to Stoke that additions would be helpful to West Brom ’ s promotion cause .
Albion lost to a single goal from the Potters ’ Tyrese Campbell - son of former Albion forward Kevin - to make it no wins in six , while losing Grady Diangana to another injury within the opening two minutes of the match .
Bilic wants two additions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or leave Albion ’ s current group , in order to revive their early season form which left the Championship breathless .
January is notoriously difficult to get any significant deals , done , and Bilic acknowledges that .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion 's need for signings intensifies after Stoke - READ • Bilic admis there 's a 'mini crisis ' going on - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Still , with ten days left before the deadline passes , he remains hopeful that the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he has backed the existing group to escape this slump even if those additions don ’ t arrive .
“ Manchester United is talking about a couple of new faces with all the money in the world , ” Bilic pointed out after the Stoke loss .
“ They have the name and the badge but it ’ s not easy at all .
“ We are trying , we can only hope that we are going to do it .
Do we need them ?
Yes .
Every team needs them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to happen great but even if it doesn ’ t happen it ’ s game on .
We are top of the table , it sounds very funny now when you think about the last five games .
“ Some of these last few games were good , some of them we should have won , but it wasn ’ t the best , let ’ s be honest , the last six games - but we are still there .
“ I am not trying to say we are top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about new faces and they would help .
Every team needs them , especially when you are in this situation , but I don ’ t expect them to change it .
“ We have the players who have put us in this situation to have kept this [ lead ] even though we are not getting the results that we wanted or that you need if you want to be top of the table - for six games now .
“ We are still there - those players are key .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ key , these players have the key .
There is no time to panic , there is no time to moan but there is also no time to say bad day in the office .
“ We have players who have put us in the situation to have a gap that big that we ’ re not getting results that we wanted or that you need if you want to be on top of the table for six games now and we are still there .
”

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Even Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in world football, struggle to conduct significant transfer business in the January window, Slaven Bilic reckons - but he reiterated after Monday night’s defeat to Stoke that additions would be helpful to West Brom’s promotion cause.
Albion lost to a single goal from the Potters’ Tyrese Campbell - son of former Albion forward Kevin - to make it no wins in six, while losing Grady Diangana to another injury within the opening two minutes of the match.
Bilic wants two additions, regardless of who might remain in or leave Albion’s current group, in order to revive their early season form which left the Championship breathless.
January is notoriously difficult to get any significant deals, done, and Bilic acknowledges that.
Still, with ten days left before the deadline passes, he remains hopeful that the club will acquire the players he desires - but he has backed the existing group to escape this slump even if those additions don’t arrive.
“Manchester United is talking about a couple of new faces with all the money in the world,” Bilic pointed out after the Stoke loss. “They have the name and the badge but it’s not easy at all.
“We are trying, we can only hope that we are going to do it. Do we need them? Yes. Every team needs them.
“If it’s going to happen great but even if it doesn’t happen it’s game on. We are top of the table, it sounds very funny now when you think about the last five games.
“Some of these last few games were good, some of them we should have won, but it wasn’t the best, let’s be honest, the last six games - but we are still there.
“I am not trying to say we are top of the table, sod off! We are talking about new faces and they would help. Every team needs them, especially when you are in this situation, but I don’t expect them to change it.
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“We have the players who have put us in this situation to have kept this [lead] even though we are not getting the results that we wanted or that you need if you want to be top of the table - for six games now.
“We are still there - those players are key. New players don’t have the key, these players have the key. There is no time to panic, there is no time to moan but there is also no time to say bad day in the office.
“We have players who have put us in the situation to have a gap that big that we’re not getting results that we wanted or that you need if you want to be on top of the table for six games now and we are still there.”