birminghammail--2020-06-24--'A class above' - Aston Villa player ratings from Newcastle United draw

Aston Villa are a point closer to safety after snatching a draw at St James ' Park .
Substitute Ahmed Elmohamady equalised on 83 minutes with a skewed header after latching onto the end of Conor Hourihane 's cross .
As for Newcastle , they went a goal ahead on 68 minutes with a substitute of their own .
It was ex-West Brom man Dwight Gayle who pounced to put the Geordies ahead .
Following the point in the North East , Villa have clawed themselves back amongst the pack and are now level on points ( 27 ) with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latter play Burnley tomorrow .
Here 's how club writer Ashley Preece rated Aston Villa 's players after the 1-1 draw against Newcastle ... Orjan Nyland - 6 - Fumbled at a stinging Matt Ritchie drive but came out to usher Joelinton away .
Was rarely troubled , in truth .
Newcastle had three shots on target , with Gayle scoring his from close range .
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His whipped ball found the Egyptian but he could n't convert .
It was Gayle who Konsa lost in the blink of an eye , allowing the super-sub to put Toon in front .
Kortney Hause - 5 - Made a hash of one on halfway with Jonjo Shelvey robbing Hause of the ball before feeding Joelinton .
Thankfully , Mings came to his teammate 's rescue .
Hause appeared unsteady .
He did , though , go close late on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's voice .
Did all the dirty work he loves , blocking eveything but dished out a few home truths to his teammates , telling the likes of Trezeguet and Mbwana Samatta to do much , much more to help out .
Put in a last-ditch tackle to deny Joelinton a goal-scoring opportunity .
Solid again , was Mings .
Matt Targett - 5 - Took a right whack from Newcastle 's No.9 in the first half .
Showed a great touch with balls constantly being played out to him .
Had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort wide .
Was kept bust by the ever-bright Saint-Maximim .
Douglas Luiz - 7.5 - Again , looks a class above .
Oozes class in possession but can dig down on his gum shield as well and put in a series of blocks to keep Newcastle out .
He 's got a really good knack of being in the right place at the right times , too .
Showed great awareness once again to stifle Newcastle counter-attacks .
Jack Grealish - 6.5 - Back in the middle of the park from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August vs Bournemouth .
Teased and tantalised Newcastle at times but could n't get near the goal to add that clinical edge he 's proven to have this season .
Fouled after just 98 seconds and had Jonjo Shelvey looking like a bulldog chewing a wasp , such was his bitter facial expression trying to tackle Villa 's skipper .
In the second half , he miscued a number of passes but , as Villa searched for an equaliser , kept showing for the ball as he so often does .
Again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given his ridiculous form this season .
John McGinn - 6 - Three games in a week for Villa 's midfield engine after a six-month lay-off .
Only McGinn could come back and play three times in such quick succession .
Showed great touches and spread the play beautifully at times .
Headed over after being picked out by Grealish in the first half .
Ran his race and was replaced by Marvelous Nakamba .
Anwar El Ghazi - 5 - The Dutchman possesses a great cross on him and , again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find Samatta who could n't get enough of a connection on the ball .
It was another quiet night for El Ghazi who was taken off in the second half .
Mbwana Samatta - 4.5 - In from the start for the first time in more than 100 days .
The Tanzanian could n't glance an Anwar El Ghazi cross goal wards early on .
Showed right-back Manquillo clean set of heels with a classy turn .
However , he found it a tough return with the likes of Mings demanding more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and helping alleviate pressure Newcastle kept building .
Was loose in possession at times , too .
Poor today .
Trezeguet - 4 - Spurned a glorious chance early on , hitting the ball into the ground after being brilliantly picked out by Ezri Konsa .
Like Samatta , Trezeguet took a few grillings off Mings for failing to track his man as Newcastle pressed forward .
The Egyptian headed wide in the second half , too .
Taken off with 20 to go with what was another underwhelming performance .
Conor Hourihane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) - 7 - Came on and it was his delivery that did the trick to find goal-scorer Elmohamady .
Rallied the troops until the end in his 20-minute cameo .
Keinan Davis ( for Mbwana Samatta , 69 ) - 5.5 - Hustled and bustled and showed neat link-up play .
Did n't get close to scoring again , mind .
Marvelous Nakamba ( for John McGinn , 76 ) - 5 - Was Villa 's insurance policy late int the game to put a stop to Newcastle counter attacks .
Aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ezri Konsa , 76 ) - 7 - Came on and proved to be the difference for Aston Villa , even if he did n't know too much about it as the ball appeared to strike the back of his head before sailing in .
An unlikely saviour in the end .

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Aston Villa are a point closer to safety after snatching a draw at St James' Park.
Substitute Ahmed Elmohamady equalised on 83 minutes with a skewed header after latching onto the end of Conor Hourihane's cross.
As for Newcastle, they went a goal ahead on 68 minutes with a substitute of their own. It was ex-West Brom man Dwight Gayle who pounced to put the Geordies ahead.
Following the point in the North East, Villa have clawed themselves back amongst the pack and are now level on points (27) with Bournemouth, West Ham and Watford, the latter play Burnley tomorrow.
Here's how club writer Ashley Preece rated Aston Villa's players after the 1-1 draw against Newcastle...
Orjan Nyland - 6 - Fumbled at a stinging Matt Ritchie drive but came out to usher Joelinton away. Was rarely troubled, in truth. Newcastle had three shots on target, with Gayle scoring his from close range.
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Ezri Konsa - 5 - Put in a delicious cross for Trezeguet just six minutes in. His whipped ball found the Egyptian but he couldn't convert. It was Gayle who Konsa lost in the blink of an eye, allowing the super-sub to put Toon in front.
Kortney Hause - 5 - Made a hash of one on halfway with Jonjo Shelvey robbing Hause of the ball before feeding Joelinton. Thankfully, Mings came to his teammate's rescue. Hause appeared unsteady. He did, though, go close late on.
Tyrone Mings - 6.5 - Villa's voice. Did all the dirty work he loves, blocking eveything but dished out a few home truths to his teammates, telling the likes of Trezeguet and Mbwana Samatta to do much, much more to help out. Put in a last-ditch tackle to deny Joelinton a goal-scoring opportunity. Solid again, was Mings.
Matt Targett - 5 - Took a right whack from Newcastle's No.9 in the first half. Showed a great touch with balls constantly being played out to him. Had a go from range but Targett dragged his effort wide. Was kept bust by the ever-bright Saint-Maximim.
Douglas Luiz - 7.5 - Again, looks a class above. Oozes class in possession but can dig down on his gum shield as well and put in a series of blocks to keep Newcastle out. He's got a really good knack of being in the right place at the right times, too. Showed great awareness once again to stifle Newcastle counter-attacks.
Jack Grealish - 6.5 - Back in the middle of the park from the start for the first time since late August vs Bournemouth. Teased and tantalised Newcastle at times but couldn't get near the goal to add that clinical edge he's proven to have this season. Fouled after just 98 seconds and had Jonjo Shelvey looking like a bulldog chewing a wasp, such was his bitter facial expression trying to tackle Villa's skipper. In the second half, he miscued a number of passes but, as Villa searched for an equaliser, kept showing for the ball as he so often does. Again, though, it wasn't his night given his ridiculous form this season.
John McGinn - 6 - Three games in a week for Villa's midfield engine after a six-month lay-off. Only McGinn could come back and play three times in such quick succession. Showed great touches and spread the play beautifully at times. Headed over after being picked out by Grealish in the first half. Ran his race and was replaced by Marvelous Nakamba.
Anwar El Ghazi - 5 - The Dutchman possesses a great cross on him and, again, he did well to bend one in to find Samatta who couldn't get enough of a connection on the ball. It was another quiet night for El Ghazi who was taken off in the second half.
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Mbwana Samatta - 4.5 - In from the start for the first time in more than 100 days. The Tanzanian couldn't glance an Anwar El Ghazi cross goal wards early on. Showed right-back Manquillo clean set of heels with a classy turn. However, he found it a tough return with the likes of Mings demanding more from Ally in terms of hold-up play and helping alleviate pressure Newcastle kept building. Was loose in possession at times, too. Poor today.
Trezeguet - 4 - Spurned a glorious chance early on, hitting the ball into the ground after being brilliantly picked out by Ezri Konsa. Like Samatta, Trezeguet took a few grillings off Mings for failing to track his man as Newcastle pressed forward. The Egyptian headed wide in the second half, too. Taken off with 20 to go with what was another underwhelming performance.
Substitutes
Conor Hourihane (for Anwar El Ghazi, 69) - 7 - Came on and it was his delivery that did the trick to find goal-scorer Elmohamady. Rallied the troops until the end in his 20-minute cameo.
Keinan Davis (for Mbwana Samatta, 69) - 5.5 - Hustled and bustled and showed neat link-up play. Didn't get close to scoring again, mind.
Marvelous Nakamba (for John McGinn, 76) - 5 - Was Villa's insurance policy late int the game to put a stop to Newcastle counter attacks. Aware, as always.
Ahmed Elmohamady (for Ezri Konsa, 76) - 7 - Came on and proved to be the difference for Aston Villa, even if he didn't know too much about it as the ball appeared to strike the back of his head before sailing in. An unlikely saviour in the end.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--These are the best sales now on including Debenhams, Top Shop and Clarks

Life in lockdown has n't stopped most of us from shopping online and there are plenty of sales around on which to spend our hard-earned cash on .
Whether it 's children 's shoes , a new lamp or updated beauty products , retailers are falling over themselves to shift stock thanks to the coronavirus pandemic .
Popular stores such as Debenhams often hold clearance sales as does John Lewis and Top Shop .
They are all holding sales online now with up to 60 and 70 per cent off items .
Clarks is also promising up to 50 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngsters and handy as summer looms .
For those partial to a designer touch then Mulberry is promising goods on sale at up to 50 per cent off including bags , shoes and womenswear .
Take a look at our guide to the best sales : Topshop is offering up to 60 % off selected items in its sale both online and in store .
There are over 600 items included across clothing , shoes and accessories .
Stores will have social distancing measures in place and you may have to queue outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so consider shopping online if you can .
Bargains include Hazy Leopard Print Leather Sandals reduced from £18 to £10 and available in sizes 3,4,5,6 and 7 .
John Lewis has reopening 13 of its 51 stores to test out its new measures .
If the trial is successful it will roll out the reopening across the UK later in the summer .
However its popular clearance sale is still on with many items reduced across all departments while stocks last .
Sale items include a Ghost Laura Shooting Star Crepe dress which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delivery 's £3.50 or free if you 're spending £50 or more .
High street shoe retailer Clarks is offering up to 50 per cent off selected items in its sale online and in stores until 11.59pm on Saturday , July 25 .
You can also get an extra 10 per cent off a second pair of footwear from the sale section until 11.59pm on Monday , June 29 .
Delivery is £3.95 and may take up to six working days .
The sale began online in May so some stock is limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the Flash Rain Toddler shoe .
The price has dropped from £36 to £22 and is available in sizes 3 to 8 excluding size 7 and 7 and a half .
Click here to see more .
Mulberry has up to 50 per cent off bags , accessories , shoes and womenswear in its summer sale , while stock lasts .
Delivery 's free and normally takes up to four working days , though Mulberry says that due to the popularity of the sale , some orders may be delayed up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collect will now be available for stores that have reopened .
Why not be a lady in red with its Adeline Blouse which is on offer at £135 - was £270 .
Visit Mulberry here for more sale items .
Dunhelm is offering up to 50 per cent off selected items in its summer sale .
Delivery is £3.95 ( excluding furniture and other large items ) , or you can collect in store .
There are thousands of items included across all departments although not all departments are up to 50 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 or 30 per cent off but the sale items are clearly marked .
It 's Large Teddy Bear Berry Cushion is a steal at just £5 , down from £10 .
Visit its website here for more sale items .
The department store is offering discounts of up to 70 per cent across several lines with reductions on beauty , womenswear , menswear , kidswear and homewares .
A fabulous bargain to be had is a Quiz Cream Polka Dot Wrap Knee-length Dress which is on sale at £16.49 .

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Life in lockdown hasn't stopped most of us from shopping online and there are plenty of sales around on which to spend our hard-earned cash on.
Whether it's children's shoes, a new lamp or updated beauty products, retailers are falling over themselves to shift stock thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Popular stores such as Debenhams often hold clearance sales as does John Lewis and Top Shop.
They are all holding sales online now with up to 60 and 70 per cent off items.
Clarks is also promising up to 50 per cent off shoes - ideal for fast-growing youngsters and handy as summer looms.
For those partial to a designer touch then Mulberry is promising goods on sale at up to 50 per cent off including bags, shoes and womenswear.
Take a look at our guide to the best sales:
Top Shop
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Topshop is offering up to 60% off selected items in its sale both online and in store.
There are over 600 items included across clothing, shoes and accessories.
Stores will have social distancing measures in place and you may have to queue outside if it's a busy time, so consider shopping online if you can.
Bargains include Hazy Leopard Print Leather Sandals reduced from £18 to £10 and available in sizes 3,4,5,6 and 7.
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John Lewis
John Lewis has reopening 13 of its 51 stores to test out its new measures. If the trial is successful it will roll out the reopening across the UK later in the summer.
However its popular clearance sale is still on with many items reduced across all departments while stocks last.
Sale items include a Ghost Laura Shooting Star Crepe dress which was £120 but is now £84.
Delivery's £3.50 or free if you're spending £50 or more.
Click here to check online.
Clarks
High street shoe retailer Clarks is offering up to 50 per cent off selected items in its sale online and in stores until 11.59pm on Saturday, July 25.
You can also get an extra 10 per cent off a second pair of footwear from the sale section until 11.59pm on Monday, June 29. Delivery is £3.95 and may take up to six working days.
The sale began online in May so some stock is limited but there are still some great offers including the Flash Rain Toddler shoe. The price has dropped from £36 to £22 and is available in sizes 3 to 8 excluding size 7 and 7 and a half.
Click here to see more.
Mulberry
Mulberry has up to 50 per cent off bags, accessories, shoes and womenswear in its summer sale, while stock lasts.
Delivery's free and normally takes up to four working days, though Mulberry says that due to the popularity of the sale, some orders may be delayed up to a further five days. Click & collect will now be available for stores that have reopened.
Why not be a lady in red with its Adeline Blouse which is on offer at £135 - was £270.
Visit Mulberry here for more sale items.
Dunhelm
Dunhelm is offering up to 50 per cent off selected items in its summer sale. Delivery is £3.95 (excluding furniture and other large items), or you can collect in store.
There are thousands of items included across all departments although not all departments are up to 50 per cent off.
Some are up to 20 or 30 per cent off but the sale items are clearly marked. It's Large Teddy Bear Berry Cushion is a steal at just £5, down from £10.
Visit its website here for more sale items.
Debenhams
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The department store is offering discounts of up to 70 per cent across several lines with reductions on beauty, womenswear, menswear, kidswear and homewares.
A fabulous bargain to be had is a Quiz Cream Polka Dot Wrap Knee-length Dress which is on sale at £16.49.
It was originally £32.99.
Visit Debenhams here.
Other sales online include Boohoo, Zara, Nike and Office.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Every Championship free agent that Albion can sign for nothing

The EFL ’ s deadline for clubs to submit their retained lists ahead of next season has passed .
With players out of contract next week , a host of clubs will be scanning retained lists to see if they can snap up a bargain or two ahead of next season .
For West Brom , it ’ s an interesting period ; they ’ re currently preparing for two eventualities - promotion back to the Premier League , or a third successive campaign in the second tier .
They ’ ve already announced that Chris Brunt will leave the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ali Al-Habsi are among those who have now left .
Gareth Barry and Lee Peltier are two more players who are likely to depart , meaning the club will be on the eye for some extra depth .
Championship clubs had until June 23 to secure contract extensions with any player they wanted to see out the season with , and many have taken the opportunity to announce their retained lists early .
Here is every Championship player released so far .
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The EFL’s deadline for clubs to submit their retained lists ahead of next season has passed.
With players out of contract next week, a host of clubs will be scanning retained lists to see if they can snap up a bargain or two ahead of next season.
For West Brom, it’s an interesting period; they’re currently preparing for two eventualities - promotion back to the Premier League, or a third successive campaign in the second tier.
They’ve already announced that Chris Brunt will leave the club this summer, while Nathan Ferguson and Ali Al-Habsi are among those who have now left.
Gareth Barry and Lee Peltier are two more players who are likely to depart, meaning the club will be on the eye for some extra depth.
Championship clubs had until June 23 to secure contract extensions with any player they wanted to see out the season with, and many have taken the opportunity to announce their retained lists early.
Here is every Championship player released so far.
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Barnsley
Released
Kenny Dougall
Dani Pinillos
Samuel Radlinger
Mamadou Thiam
Jordan Barnett
Jared Bird
Tommy Willard
Sam Fielding
Harry Gagen
Jake Greatorex
Keziah Martin
Chris Sang
Alex Wollerton
Retained/Contracts offered to
Mike Bahre
Jordan Green
Cameron McGeehan
Alex Mowatt
Marcel Ritzmaier
Michael Sollbauer
Cauley Woodrow
Birmingham City
Released
David Stockdale
Jacques Maghoma
Jonathan Grounds
Cheick Keita
Kerim Mrabti
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Cardiff City
Released
Jazz Richards
Omar Bogle
Matthew Connolly
Charlton Athletic
Released
Lyle Taylor
Chris Solly
Derby County
Released
Ikechi Anya
Negotiating
Tom Huddlestone
Hull City
Released
Eric Lichaj
Jackson Irvine
Stephen Kingsley
Marcus Maddison
Middlesbrough
Released
Daniel Ayala
Preston North End
Released
Tom Clarke
Connor Simpson
Jack Armer
Kevin O’Connor
Michael Crowe
QPR
Released
Grant Hall
Sheffield Wednesday
Released (June 30)
Sam Hutchinson
Sam Winnall
Steven Fletcher
Fernando Forestieri
Morgan Fox


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Blues fans' verdicts on Hughton, Bowyer, Keegan and the rest

Birmingham City are one more looking for a new manager .
Pep Clotet will stand down at the end of the season and the search for his replacement has begun .
Several names have been linked with the post , though one of those - Neil Warnock - is off the table , having joined Middlesbrough .
Slavisa Jokanovic , Lee Bowyer , Chris Hughton and several others are all in the conversation though - and we ’ ve asked Blues fans for their preferred candidate .
Jokanovic and Hughton were by far the favoured options - here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading contenders .
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Teams score goals and entertain .
Will get the best out of what we have.
” “ Good championship experience , knows how to get teams promoted and plays good stuff.
” “ Put together a good team at Fulham , played attractive attacking football and the best team in the championship & won promotion.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Experience of promotion with 2 teams and playing attractive football.
” “ Experience and has done a decent job with limited resources .
Which is a must when managing Blues.
” “ Chris Hughton has a proven track record of playing good football getting teams promoted and staying in the premier league.
” “ He knows the Blues fans and their support for him.
” “ Has unfinished business at St Andrews , likes to play attacking style that will give us Blues fans something to get excited about and also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Premier League return at long last ... ” “ Knows the club , works well blending youth with experience.
” “ Chris has a proven record both in the championship and premier league .
He also knows the club and has a huge amount experience is calm , level headed and a great people manager .
By far the best qualified candidate.
” “ Tried and tested manager in the championship and premier league .
Knows his way around blues and if I know him , has already looked and ruled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see the areas to build on .
Should never have left the blues on the first place.
” “ Great pedigree .
Has an affection for Blues.
” “ Has a lot of coaching experience and think he and Craig Gardener would make a great duo + he ’ s a Bluenose.
” “ Suits the club , building youth players into first team stars , knows the club really well , has history with the board and a good connection with the fans.
” “ Played for blues , lives local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and coming coach - very thoughful.
” “ Good experience , loved his time here as a player.
” “ Think he will play young players and an attacking style of football also install the fight he used to show on the pitch.
” “ Former Blues player .
Carling Cup hero .
Has done a very good job at Charlton on meagre resources.
” “ Young , hungry and has an affinity with the Blues .
However , the club would need to back him financially in the transfer market ... ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Charlton.
” “ Proved himself at things level and if the club sorts itself , and comes , he deserves a chance to be able to take us upwards.
” “ Played for Blues knows the club and done well at Charlton.
” “ Will take us to the next step which is the premiership.
” Nigel Adkins : “ 3 promotions on his cv including into the prem after back to back promotions with a young Southampton side .
Plays attractive attackng football.
” Craig Gardner : “ We need someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been started , most of the names in the frame would mean a wholesale change again.
” Trevor Francis : “ They are poor and lack the dynamic approach we badly need ... and much more ... ” Kevin Keegan : “ Great motivator and would rejuvenate the club and fans .
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Birmingham City are one more looking for a new manager.
Pep Clotet will stand down at the end of the season and the search for his replacement has begun.
Several names have been linked with the post, though one of those - Neil Warnock - is off the table, having joined Middlesbrough.
Slavisa Jokanovic, Lee Bowyer, Chris Hughton and several others are all in the conversation though - and we’ve asked Blues fans for their preferred candidate.
Jokanovic and Hughton were by far the favoured options - here’s what you have been saying about the leading contenders.
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Slasiva Jokanovic
“Promotions to his name. Teams score goals and entertain. Will get the best out of what we have.”
“Good championship experience, knows how to get teams promoted and plays good stuff.”
“Two promotions playing good football.”
“Attacking football & a promotion on his c.v.”
“Put together a good team at Fulham, played attractive attacking football and the best team in the championship & won promotion.”
“He is better than the rest.”
“Experience of promotion with 2 teams and playing attractive football.”
“Excellent style of football.”
“Experience and football quality.”
“He’s a winner.”
“Promotion.”
Chris Hughton
“Experience and has done a decent job with limited resources. Which is a must when managing Blues.”
“Chris Hughton has a proven track record of playing good football getting teams promoted and staying in the premier league.”
“He knows the Blues fans and their support for him.”
“Proven track record . His teams play good football.”
“Has unfinished business at St Andrews,likes to play attacking style that will give us Blues fans something to get excited about and also give us the optimism and hope of a Premier League return at long last...”
“Knows the club, works well blending youth with experience.”
“Good and experienced manager, noted for good football.”
“Chris has a proven record both in the championship and premier league. He also knows the club and has a huge amount experience is calm , level headed and a great people manager. By far the best qualified candidate.”
“Tried and tested manager in the championship and premier league. Knows his way around blues and if I know him, has already looked and ruled the thumb over the current team here and will see the areas to build on. Should never have left the blues on the first place.”
“Great pedigree. Has an affection for Blues.”
“Proven. Fan Favorite. Stability.”
Lee Carsley
“Has a lot of coaching experience and think he and Craig Gardener would make a great duo + he’s a Bluenose.”
“Suits the club, building youth players into first team stars, knows the club really well, has history with the board and a good connection with the fans.”
“Played for blues, lives local, son a bcfc fan and up and coming coach - very thoughful.”
Lee Bowyer
“Good experience, loved his time here as a player.”
“Former player, young, ambitious. Right attitude.”
“Think he will play young players and an attacking style of football also install the fight he used to show on the pitch.”
“Former Blues player. Carling Cup hero. Has done a very good job at Charlton on meagre resources.”
“Young, hungry and has an affinity with the Blues. However, the club would need to back him financially in the transfer market ...”
“Young played for Blues done well at Charlton.”
“Ex blues player and a good manager.”
“Proved himself at things level and if the club sorts itself, and comes, he deserves a chance to be able to take us upwards.”
“Played for Blues knows the club and done well at Charlton.”
“Done a good job at Charlton with limited resources.”
“Will take us to the next step which is the premiership.”
Other suggestions
Nigel Adkins: “3 promotions on his cv including into the prem after back to back promotions with a young Southampton side. Plays attractive attackng football.”
Craig Gardner: “We need someone who will continue with the work that has been started, most of the names in the frame would mean a wholesale change again.”
Trevor Francis: “They are poor and lack the dynamic approach we badly need...and much more...”
Mark Robins: “Good young British Manager playing attractive football.”
Kevin Keegan: “Great motivator and would rejuvenate the club and fans.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Wolves player ratings as Raul Jimenez sees off Bournemouth

Wolverhampton Wanderers continued their Champions League surge with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side are now unbeaten in seven Premier League games dating back to the match against Liverpool at Molineux on January 23 .
Relegation-threatened Bournemouth proved a tougher nut to crack than many expected but Wolves got the job done thanks to Raul Jimenez 's second half header .
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He ’ s one of the loudest players in the team when organising his defence , and he is beginning to look imperious in virtually every situation .
Another clean sheet sees Patricio extend his record for Premier League shut-outs in a single season which now stands at 10 .
Strode forward confidently out of defence to build attacks and headed everything Bournemouth threw into Wolves ' box .
Boly almost made the game safe late on after Moutinho ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Aaron Ramsdale kept it out .
The captain was well placed a couple of times to thwart Bournemouth attacks .
He did very well to cover Saiss after the Moroccan air swung at a low cross from the right .
Coady ’ s voice was a constant throughout .
‘ Get in shape ’ , ‘ Stay organised ’ , ‘ Make it count ’ .
He never stopped talking .
Picked up a booking for a foul on Callum Wilson midway through the first half which puts him on nine Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked against Aston Villa on Saturday he ’ ll miss the matches against Arsenal and Sheffield United .
Saiss looked a little bit lacklustre in the first half at West Ham but he improved in the second and followed it up with another convincing display here .
Linked up well with Traore at times after being reunited with his wing-mate from the start .
He defended resolutely and filled in well for Boly after the Frenchman was caught upfield in the second half .
Neves picked up his eighth booking of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the yellow card amnesty comes in after Saturday ’ s match with Villa .
His passing wasn ’ t as crisp as it has been this season but he set the tempo in midfield with ball recoveries and interceptions .
A couple of Moutinho ’ s free-kicks were right on the money but his teammates couldn ’ t make the most of them on this occasion .
He controlled the game in the second half as Wolves protected their lead and was a vocal presence in the middle .
David Brooks was dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jonny contained him well , just as he did with Harry Wilson after Eddie Howe switched things up in the second half .
Wolves ’ man-of-the-moment went closest during a poor first half with a shimmy and a shot over the bar on the stroke of half-time .
Traore dropped a couple of lovely crosses into Jimenez ’ s vicinity in the first half but Bournemouth didn ’ t heed his warnings .
Within 15 minutes of the restart Traore , for the seventh time in the league this season , teed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruyne ( 16 ) and Trent Alexander-Arnold ( 12 ) have more assists than Traore ( 8 ) in the Premier League this season .
He always scores against Bournemouth !
That ’ s four in four against the Cherries now for Wolves ’ number nine .
Jimenez now has TWENTY FOUR goals this season - 15 of which have come in the Premier League .
It helps that he has the best service in the league with Traore delivering a carbon copy of his assist at West Ham to allow the Mexican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor or in the air , Jimenez is centre-forward perfection .
Reports circulating recently claim Wolves would demand £90million to sell him in the summer - he ’ s worth that and some .
Found himself in a couple of useful positions in the first half , including a one-v-one with Ake , but he was a little wasteful .
On his day Jota is a class act but he needs to have more of those days to keep the ever-improving Neto out of Nuno ’ s XI .
Forced his way through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't finish .
Added his usual strength and energy to Wolves ' midfield to shore things up .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers continued their Champions League surge with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side are now unbeaten in seven Premier League games dating back to the match against Liverpool at Molineux on January 23.
Relegation-threatened Bournemouth proved a tougher nut to crack than many expected but Wolves got the job done thanks to Raul Jimenez's second half header.
Here are our player ratings from the behind-closed-doors fixture at Molineux:
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Rui Patricio 7
What’s been really impressive behind-closed-doors is Patricio’s presence at the back. He’s one of the loudest players in the team when organising his defence, and he is beginning to look imperious in virtually every situation.
Another clean sheet sees Patricio extend his record for Premier League shut-outs in a single season which now stands at 10.
Willy Boly 7
Strode forward confidently out of defence to build attacks and headed everything Bournemouth threw into Wolves' box.
Boly almost made the game safe late on after Moutinho’s corner struck him on the shin, but Aaron Ramsdale kept it out.
Conor Coady 8
The captain was well placed a couple of times to thwart Bournemouth attacks. He did very well to cover Saiss after the Moroccan air swung at a low cross from the right.
Coady’s voice was a constant throughout. ‘Get in shape’, ‘Stay organised’, ‘Make it count’. He never stopped talking.
Romain Saiss 7
Picked up a booking for a foul on Callum Wilson midway through the first half which puts him on nine Premier League cautions. If he’s booked against Aston Villa on Saturday he’ll miss the matches against Arsenal and Sheffield United.
Saiss looked a little bit lacklustre in the first half at West Ham but he improved in the second and followed it up with another convincing display here.
Matt Doherty 6.5
Linked up well with Traore at times after being reunited with his wing-mate from the start. He defended resolutely and filled in well for Boly after the Frenchman was caught upfield in the second half.
Ruben Neves 7
Neves picked up his eighth booking of the season but he needn’t worry as the yellow card amnesty comes in after Saturday’s match with Villa.
His passing wasn’t as crisp as it has been this season but he set the tempo in midfield with ball recoveries and interceptions.
Joao Moutinho 7
A couple of Moutinho’s free-kicks were right on the money but his teammates couldn’t make the most of them on this occasion.
He controlled the game in the second half as Wolves protected their lead and was a vocal presence in the middle.
Jonny Otto 7
David Brooks was dangerous while he was on the field but Jonny contained him well, just as he did with Harry Wilson after Eddie Howe switched things up in the second half.
Adama Traore 8
Wolves’ man-of-the-moment went closest during a poor first half with a shimmy and a shot over the bar on the stroke of half-time.
Traore dropped a couple of lovely crosses into Jimenez’s vicinity in the first half but Bournemouth didn’t heed his warnings.
Within 15 minutes of the restart Traore, for the seventh time in the league this season, teed up Jimenez to score.
Only Kevin De Bruyne (16) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (12) have more assists than Traore (8) in the Premier League this season.
Raul Jimenez 8
He always scores against Bournemouth! That’s four in four against the Cherries now for Wolves’ number nine.
Jimenez now has TWENTY FOUR goals this season - 15 of which have come in the Premier League. It helps that he has the best service in the league with Traore delivering a carbon copy of his assist at West Ham to allow the Mexican to open the scoring.
On the floor or in the air, Jimenez is centre-forward perfection. Reports circulating recently claim Wolves would demand £90million to sell him in the summer - he’s worth that and some.
Diogo Jota 6
Found himself in a couple of useful positions in the first half, including a one-v-one with Ake, but he was a little wasteful.
On his day Jota is a class act but he needs to have more of those days to keep the ever-improving Neto out of Nuno’s XI.
SUBS
Pedro Neto (for Jota, 61) 6
Forced his way through on goal at the death but couldn't finish.
Leander Dendoncker (for Traore, 72) 6
Added his usual strength and energy to Wolves' midfield to shore things up.
Daniel Podence (for Jimenez, 90) N/A
Morgan Gibbs-White (for Moutinho, 90) N/A
Not used: Ruddy, Kilman, Buur, Vinagre, Jordao


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Man to appear in court after 'cocaine, cash and gun' seized in search

A man is due in court next month charged in connection with supplying cocaine after Class A drugs was seized @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police allege to have found a stash of drugs , a gun @ @ @ @ @ the search on Tuesday , June 23 .
All the items were seized along with @ @ @ @ @ who live at the address , a spokesman for the force said .
Anton Nash @ @ @ @ @ appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court on Wednesday , June 24 , and was remanded @ @ @ @ @ was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs , possession with @ @ @ @ @ possession of a handgun , ammunition and criminal property .
Nash will next appear before @ @ @ @ @ , July 22 .

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A man is due in court next month charged in connection with supplying cocaine after Class A drugs was seized from a house in Halesowen.
West Midlands Police allege to have found a stash of drugs, a gun, cash and ammunition during the search on Tuesday, June 23.
All the items were seized along with three vehicles linked to people who live at the address, a spokesman for the force said.
Anton Nash of Payton Road, Handsworth appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, June 24, and was remanded into custody.
The 33-year-old was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of a handgun, ammunition and criminal property.
Nash will next appear before Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday, July 22.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--West Brom fans are going wild for Newcastle United's goal against Aston Villa

West Bromwich Albion fans ca n't help themselves after Dwight Gayle put Newcastle United ahead against Aston Villa tonight .
Gayle slotted home in the second half to put Steve Bruce 's side 1-0 up and leave Villa staring at the prospect of a second defeat in three matches since the restart after the break enforced by the coronavirus pandemic .
After some good work by Andy Carroll , Gayle latched onto a loose ball and fired home past Orjan Nyland .
He showed the sort of composure in front of goal that Albion fans became accustomed to last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 39 games for the club .
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West Bromwich Albion fans can't help themselves after Dwight Gayle put Newcastle United ahead against Aston Villa tonight.
Gayle slotted home in the second half to put Steve Bruce's side 1-0 up and leave Villa staring at the prospect of a second defeat in three matches since the restart after the break enforced by the coronavirus pandemic.
After some good work by Andy Carroll, Gayle latched onto a loose ball and fired home past Orjan Nyland.
He showed the sort of composure in front of goal that Albion fans became accustomed to last season, in which he netted 23 times in 39 games for the club.
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And now he looks to have dealt Villa a big blow in their hopes of staying in the Premier League.
Baggies fans, meanwhile, are absolutely loving it.
"Get in there Dwight my boy," one said.
"Yes Dwighty!" added another.
"Boom boom boom," a third said in reference to the chant sung at The Hawthorns.
"Dwight Gayle....the man," a fourth said.
"Agent Gayle!" another said.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Aston Villa’s big Jack Grealish relief after Newcastle draw

Jack Grealish has escaped the threat of a two-match ban - having avoided a yellow card against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening .
The Aston Villa captain had eight cautions to his name - and another tonight and one more against Wolves at the weekend would have seen him banned .
Two more cards would have seen the 24-year-old miss the clashes with Liverpool and Manchester United .
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The next total worth nothing is 15 yellows before the end of the season , which would incur a three match ban - but Grealish would have to go some to hit that figure .

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birminghammail--2020-06-24--Safari park confirms full opening date - here’s how to book

A popular safari park in Worcestershire has confirmed when it will be fully open to the public having partially opened last week .
West Midland Safari Park welcomed back visitors to the venue on June 15 after a near three-month absence due to the coronavirus lockdown imposed on March 23 .
Last week visitors were able to flock to the drive-through area in the park – and it was so popular that when tickets went on sale on at 10.30am on Thursday , June 11 , the park ’ s website crashed .
At the time West Midland Safari Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale - but please BEAR WITH US !
“ Due to unprecedented demand for tickets , our website may be slow .
We appreciate your patience & support while our team works on this !
“ If you ca n't get on the website , please try again later .
” Now the park has announced it will be fully open from July 4 – the day when bars , restaurants , hotels and hairdressers are allowed back too !
The walk-through areas including Penguin Cove , Land of the Living Dinosaurs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will all be open .
And the site ’ s theme park will also open with safety measures in place .
These include no animal feeding , staying one metres apart ( not two from July 4 ) , with extra cleaning facilities in place and hand sanitisers .
The park says its two outdoor eating facilities will be available and its two restaurants , which will have fewer tables ‘ to keep our guests safe ’ .
The theme park , where you need to pay for rides separately , will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to `` queue responsibly and maintain at least 1-metre distance from other guests '' .
Visitors are also advised that stay may wear personal protective equipment – but anyone visiting is not required to do so .
A spokesperson on West Midland Safari Park ’ s Facebook page said : “ We 're thrilled to let you know that we will be re-opening fully from 4th July !
“ Tickets will be available to book from this Friday 26th , at 9.00am .
“ The walk-through areas of the park will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas like Penguin Cove , Land of the Living Dinosaurs , Ice Age , Aquarium and Reptile House !
“ The theme park will be open with new safety measures !
Ride wristbands & tickets are charged extra .
“ Pre-booking is still ESSENTIAL .
All tickets must be booked in advance online with an arrival time slot .
We can not guarantee entry for anyone who hasn ’ t booked online . ''

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A popular safari park in Worcestershire has confirmed when it will be fully open to the public having partially opened last week.
West Midland Safari Park welcomed back visitors to the venue on June 15 after a near three-month absence due to the coronavirus lockdown imposed on March 23.
Last week visitors were able to flock to the drive-through area in the park – and it was so popular that when tickets went on sale on at 10.30am on Thursday, June 11, the park’s website crashed.
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At the time West Midland Safari Park tweeted: “Tickets are now on sale - but please BEAR WITH US!
“Due to unprecedented demand for tickets, our website may be slow. We appreciate your patience & support while our team works on this!
“If you can't get on the website, please try again later. ”
Now the park has announced it will be fully open from July 4 – the day when bars, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers are allowed back too!
The walk-through areas including Penguin Cove, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, Aquarium and Reptile House will all be open.
And the site’s theme park will also open with safety measures in place.
These include no animal feeding, staying one metres apart (not two from July 4), with extra cleaning facilities in place and hand sanitisers.
The park says its two outdoor eating facilities will be available and its two restaurants, which will have fewer tables ‘to keep our guests safe’.
The theme park, where you need to pay for rides separately, will see some rides have empty seats with visitors asked to "queue responsibly and maintain at least 1-metre distance from other guests".
Visitors are also advised that stay may wear personal protective equipment – but anyone visiting is not required to do so.
A spokesperson on West Midland Safari Park ’s Facebook page said: “We're thrilled to let you know that we will be re-opening fully from 4th July!
“Tickets will be available to book from this Friday 26th, at 9.00am.
“The walk-through areas of the park will be opening, so you can now visit areas like Penguin Cove, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, Aquarium and Reptile House!
“The theme park will be open with new safety measures! Ride wristbands & tickets are charged extra.
“Pre-booking is still ESSENTIAL. All tickets must be booked in advance online with an arrival time slot. We cannot guarantee entry for anyone who hasn’t booked online."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Liverpool fans go crazy as Jurgen Klopp urged to make shock Aston Villa move

Liverpool fans have been unimpressed by John Barnes ' transfer recommendation to Jurgen Klopp that the Anfield side should be looking at a player like Danny Drinkwater .
Kop hero Barnes thinks his old side ought to be looking at a player in the mould of Drinkwater , who impressed during his time with Leicester City .
That 2015-16 title win was over four years ago , though and it has n't gone well for Drinkwater since .
He is currently out of action at loan side Aston Villa through injury , his second move away from Chelsea since signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million from Leicester .
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`` You look at a player who can come and fit into our midfield where Man City would go , 'no , he 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability ' but he can fit into what Liverpool want , '' Barnes told Premier League Daily .
`` If Jurgen Klopp stays , and he has this template , there are lots of players out there .
I 'm looking at Leicester when they had Danny Drinkwater , players who people might not think are great players , they could fit into what Liverpool want and still make Liverpool be one of the best team . ''
Liverpool fans , meanwhile , ca n't believe what they 've heard .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a manager for him ! ''
said one .
`` Astonishing by Barnsie . ''
A third said : `` Jog on .
More chance of us paying actual cash for Jessie Lingard . ''
`` Is this a joke ? ''
asked another fan .
`` You 're having a laugh , '' said a fifth .
`` Haha come off it , '' another said .
`` Has nobody seen his record at Burnley and Villa ? ''
asked a seventh fan .

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Liverpool fans have been unimpressed by John Barnes' transfer recommendation to Jurgen Klopp that the Anfield side should be looking at a player like Danny Drinkwater.
Kop hero Barnes thinks his old side ought to be looking at a player in the mould of Drinkwater, who impressed during his time with Leicester City.
That 2015-16 title win was over four years ago, though and it hasn't gone well for Drinkwater since.
He is currently out of action at loan side Aston Villa through injury, his second move away from Chelsea since signing for the club in 2017 for £35 million from Leicester.
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Liverpool will be looking to improve their squad in the summer transfer window once their Premier League win is confirmed and Barnes has offered his take on what sort of recruitment they should be doing.
"You look at a player who can come and fit into our midfield where Man City would go, 'no, he's not for us because of his 'technical' ability' but he can fit into what Liverpool want," Barnes told Premier League Daily.
"If Jurgen Klopp stays, and he has this template, there are lots of players out there. I'm looking at Leicester when they had Danny Drinkwater, players who people might not think are great players, they could fit into what Liverpool want and still make Liverpool be one of the best team."
Liverpool fans, meanwhile, can't believe what they've heard.
"You can see why it went belly ups as a manager for him!" said one. "Astonishing by Barnsie."
"Delete this," added another.
A third said: "Jog on. More chance of us paying actual cash for Jessie Lingard."
"Is this a joke?" asked another fan.
"You're having a laugh," said a fifth.
"Haha come off it," another said.
"Has nobody seen his record at Burnley and Villa?" asked a seventh fan.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--The free agents Blues could sign for nothing - EFL retain lists

The EFL ’ s deadline for clubs to submit their retained lists ahead of next season has passed .
With players out of contract next week , a host of clubs will be scanning retained lists to see if they can snap up a bargain or two ahead of next season .
Birmingham City have already been linked with moves for freebies Chris Gunter who will see out the season with Reading and Sunderland 's Tom Flanagan .
They have also announced the release of David Stockdale , Jonathan Grounds , Jacques Maghoma , Cheick Keita and Kerim Mrabti .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure contract extensions with any player they wanted to see out the season with , and many have taken the opportunity to announce their retained lists early .
In League One and League Two , the majority of clubs have confirmed their retained lists , with largely just the sides involved in the play-offs holding fire to discover which league they are in next season before offering contracts to players .
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The EFL’s deadline for clubs to submit their retained lists ahead of next season has passed.
With players out of contract next week, a host of clubs will be scanning retained lists to see if they can snap up a bargain or two ahead of next season.
Birmingham City have already been linked with moves for freebies Chris Gunter who will see out the season with Reading and Sunderland's Tom Flanagan.
They have also announced the release of David Stockdale, Jonathan Grounds, Jacques Maghoma, Cheick Keita and Kerim Mrabti.
Championship clubs had until June 23 to secure contract extensions with any player they wanted to see out the season with, and many have taken the opportunity to announce their retained lists early.
In League One and League Two, the majority of clubs have confirmed their retained lists, with largely just the sides involved in the play-offs holding fire to discover which league they are in next season before offering contracts to players.
Here is every Championship player released so far.
Barnsley
Released
Kenny Dougall
Dani Pinillos
Samuel Radlinger
Mamadou Thiam
Jordan Barnett
Jared Bird
Tommy Willard
Sam Fielding
Harry Gagen
Jake Greatorex
Keziah Martin
Chris Sang
Alex Wollerton
Retained/Contracts offered to
Mike Bahre
Jordan Green
Cameron McGeehan
Alex Mowatt
Marcel Ritzmaier
Michael Sollbauer
Cauley Woodrow
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Birmingham City
Released
David Stockdale
Jacques Maghoma
Jonathan Grounds
Cheick Keita
Kerim Mrabti
Cardiff City
Released
Jazz Richards
Omar Bogle
Matthew Connolly
Charlton Athletic
Released
Lyle Taylor
Chris Solly
Derby County
Released
Ikechi Anya
Negotiating
Tom Huddlestone
Hull City
Released
Eric Lichaj
Jackson Irvine
Stephen Kingsley
Marcus Maddison
Middlesbrough
Released
Daniel Ayala
Preston North End
Released
Tom Clarke
Connor Simpson
Jack Armer
Kevin O’Connor
Michael Crowe
QPR
Released
Grant Hall
Sheffield Wednesday
Released (June 30)
Sam Hutchinson
Sam Winnall
Released (end of season)
Steven Fletcher
Fernando Forestieri
Morgan Fox
West Brom
Released
Ali Al-Habsi
Kane Wilson
Jack Fitzwater
League One
Accrington Stanley
Released
Dimi Evitmov
Zaine Francis-Angol
Erico de Sousa
Wilson Carvalho
Phil Edwards
AFC Wimbledon
Released
Rod McDonald
Reuben Collins
Anthony Wordsworth
Mitch Pinnock
Finlay Macnab
Scott Wagstaff
Kyron Stabana
Kwesi Appiah
Tommy Wood
Dylan Connolly
Ossama Ashley
Blackpool
Released
Myles Boney
Yusifu Ceesay
Armand Gnaduillet
Sean Graham
Mark Howard
Chris Mafoumbi
Sean Scannell
Owen Watkinson
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Jay Spearing
Ollie Turton
Cameron Antwi
Bristol Rovers
Released
Tony Craig
Tareiq Holmes-Dennis
Liam Sercombe
Sam Matthews
Tom Nichols
Gavin Reilly
Ben Morgan
Josh Bailey
Lewis Clutton
Rhys Kavanagh
Theo Widdrington
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Ollie Clarke
Lucas Tomlinson
Harry Warwick
Burton Albion
Released
Stephen Bywater
Ethan Vale
Joe Sbarra
Kwame Thomas
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Kieran Wallace
Ben Hart
Stephen Quinn
Colin Daniel
Oliver Sarkic
Scott Fraser
Coventry City
Released
Jordy Hiwula
Junior Brown
Reise Allassani
Charlie Wakefield
Callum Maycock
Dexter Walters
Bouwe Bosma
Jak Hickman
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Tom Billson
Gillingham
Released
Mark Byrne (Invited to prove fitness at pre-season training)
Ouesseynou Cisse
Ben Pringle
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Max Ehmer
Brandon Hanlan
Mikael Mandron
Regan Charles-Cook
Henry Woods
Lincoln City
Released
Charlie Andrew
Michael Bostwick
Neal Eardley
Lee Frecklington
Akeem Hinds
Jamie McCombe
Tom Pett
Jason Shackell
Alan Sheehan
Grant Smith
Josh Vickers
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Ellis Chapman
MK Dons
Released
Dylan Asonganyi
Ben Gladwin
Ryan Harley
Joe Mason
Stuart Moore
Jordan Moore-Taylor
Charlie Pattison
Ben Reeves
Laurie Walker
Offered contracts to
Callum Brittain
Dean Lewington
Joe Walsh
Peterborough United
Released
Aron Chapman
Connor O’Malley
Rhys Bennett
Alex Woodyard
Callum Cooke
Marcus Maddison
Rochdale
Released
Josh Lillis
Ryan McLaughlin
MJ Williams
Calvin Andrew
Callum Camps
Aaron Wilbraham
Matty Gillam
Ian Henderson
Rotherham United
Released
Julien Lamy
Laurence Bilboe
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Lewis Price
Billy Jones
Shrewsbury Town
Released
Romain Vincelot
Joe Murphy
Lifumpa Mwandwe
Kian Taylor
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
Josh Laurent
Omar Beckles
Ryan Barnett
Harry Burgoyne
Cameron Gregory
Southend United
Released
Luke Hyam
Sam Mantom
Mark Milligan
Theo Robinson
Henry Burnett
Negotiating/Contracts offered to
John White
Stephen McLaughlin
Sam Barratt
Sunderland
Released
Azim Ozturk
Duncan Watmore
Jack Baldwin
Joel Lynch
Kyle Lafferty
Tommy Smith
Adam Cameron
Ahmed Abdelkader
Andrias Edmundsson
Connor Slack
Ethan Robson
Harry Ord
Jack Bainbridge
Jack Connolly
Jack Newman
Kane Evans
Liam Miller
Lilyan Compper
Michael Collins
Nathan Greenwood
Owen Gamble
Ruben Sammut
Ryan Leonard
Thomas Smith
Contracts offered to
Jon McLaughlin
Benji Kimpioka
Brandon Taylor
Jordan Hunter
Tom Flanagan


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Dean Smith fires a warning to Aston Villa's relegation rivals

Dean Smith believes a mini-league has formed between the bottom six as a number of sides have sealed a positive fate within their initial games back .
Both Southampton and Newcastle have picked up enough points to keep them safe from the drop in Smith 's eyes - with the Saints beating Norwich , with Newcastle winning over Sheffield United and claiming a point against the Villans .
Now , Aston Villa boss Smith reckons that the Saints have set the cut-off point , with Brighton settling in as 'table toppers ' in the Premier League 's bottom six .
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Villa themselves are six points away from 15th place '' It looks that way at the moment , but you win one game and all of a sudden Brighton are in it again , '' said Smith to Sky Sports earlier today .
A massive victory for the Seagulls was sealed by a shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who stunned Arsenal - but Brighton could n't keep up their winning ways against Leicester City , settling for a point .
However , Smith believes that any run of points for Graham Potter 's side may dry out - with others watching on .
`` Their four points out of their two games has certainly helped them but they 've got a tough run of fixtures , '' added Smith .
`` That 's what all clubs down there are looking to do , is try and drag other teams into it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games and getting three points . ''
Thirty six points kept Brighton up last season , and while Villa currently have one more point than last year 's doomed Fulham side had managed to find in 38 games , they are only one pace to acheive six more points - thirty-three in total .
Is Smith paying much attention to that though ?
`` I have n't to be honest , '' he said .
`` I 've just looked at the fixtures that we 've got to play .
You target some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've been looking to do .
`` You set a game plan for each game and just try and win the next one ; that 's all you can do and see where that takes you . ''
Villa , winless but with two draws since the return of the Premier League will take on Wolves at Villa Park this Saturday .

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Dean Smith believes a mini-league has formed between the bottom six as a number of sides have sealed a positive fate within their initial games back.
Both Southampton and Newcastle have picked up enough points to keep them safe from the drop in Smith's eyes - with the Saints beating Norwich, with Newcastle winning over Sheffield United and claiming a point against the Villans.
Now, Aston Villa boss Smith reckons that the Saints have set the cut-off point, with Brighton settling in as 'table toppers' in the Premier League's bottom six.
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However, such a league is incredibly volatile - with only twelve points seperating Brighton and Norwich. Villa themselves are six points away from 15th place
"It looks that way at the moment, but you win one game and all of a sudden Brighton are in it again," said Smith to Sky Sports earlier today.
A massive victory for the Seagulls was sealed by a shot out of the blue from Neal Maupay who stunned Arsenal - but Brighton couldn't keep up their winning ways against Leicester City, settling for a point.
However, Smith believes that any run of points for Graham Potter's side may dry out - with others watching on.
"Their four points out of their two games has certainly helped them but they've got a tough run of fixtures," added Smith.
"That's what all clubs down there are looking to do, is try and drag other teams into it and you only do that by winning games and getting three points."
Thirty six points kept Brighton up last season, and while Villa currently have one more point than last year's doomed Fulham side had managed to find in 38 games, they are only on pace to acheive six more points - thirty-three in total.
Is Smith paying much attention to that though?
"I haven't to be honest," he said. "I've just looked at the fixtures that we've got to play. You target some more than others and that's what we've been looking to do.
"You set a game plan for each game and just try and win the next one; that's all you can do and see where that takes you."
Villa, winless but with two draws since the return of the Premier League will take on Wolves at Villa Park this Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Martin Lewis red-faced as caller loses money after taking his advice

This is the moment a red-faced Martin Lewis was left embarrassed after a caller claimed she had been left suffering `` financial hardship '' after following his advice .
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder appeared on This Morning today from his North London home , appearing via video link to field questions from callers .
Martin , 48 , has his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show , and regular stints on daytime TV favourites like Lorraine , This Morning and Good Morning Britain .
The 48-year-old also updates the weekly MSE newsletter to subscribers , giving them handy financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the coronavirus crisis , But one caller says she has been left OUT of pocket after following his advice regarding bookings with package holiday companies amid the ongoing health crisis .
Susannah booked a holiday which would n't refund her despite her not being able to fly , so she asked for a return on the transaction from the bank , as Mr Lewis advised .
She received the money back without issue , only for the bank to say they were reversing the process - telling her Martin Lewis `` should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that it was incorrect .
Susannah claims she was left in financial hardship after having to pay back pals who booked with her .
Martin , looking uncomfortable , said it is a dispute process and that the travel company she booked with had challenged her claim .
Martin said his advice was not incorrect - and urged her to go back to her bank once more .
He did concede , however , that the process does n't mean you 're always guaranteed to win your money back .
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Martin regularly appears on the show and continues to give financial guidance via his Twitter page , where he is incredibly active with handy nuggets of advice .

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This is the moment a red-faced Martin Lewis was put on the spot after a caller claimed she had been left suffering "financial hardship" after following his advice.
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder appeared on This Morning today from his North London home, appearing via video link to field questions from callers.
Martin, 48, has his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show, and regular stints on daytime TV favourites like Lorraine, This Morning and Good Morning Britain.
The 48-year-old also updates the weekly MSE newsletter to subscribers, giving them handy financial advice, tricks, tips and guidance during the coronavirus crisis,
But one caller says she has been left OUT of pocket after following his advice regarding bookings with package holiday companies amid the ongoing health crisis.
Susannah booked a holiday which wouldn't refund her despite her not being able to fly, so she asked for a return on the transaction from the bank, as Mr Lewis advised.
She received the money back without issue, only for the bank to say they were reversing the process - telling her Martin Lewis "shouldn't be giving out that advice" and that it was incorrect.
Susannah claims she was left in financial hardship after having to pay back pals who booked with her.
Martin, looking uncomfortable, said it is a dispute process and that the travel company she booked with had challenged her claim.
Martin said his advice was not incorrect - and urged her to go back to her bank once more.
He did concede, however, that the process doesn't mean you're always guaranteed to win your money back.
This Morning continues each weekday morning at 10am, with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford stepping in to host as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take the day off.
Martin regularly appears on the show and continues to give financial guidance via his Twitter page, where he is incredibly active with handy nuggets of advice.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--This huge hole in Tamworth road explained

Engineers are looking into a hole in a Tamworth road after part of it exploded in the torrential rain .
The hole in Brookside Way , Wilnecote , was cordoned off after it appeared last Wednesday night when the drainage system became overwhelmed during the storms and floods .
Workers now need to dig down to the pipe to “ fully investigate ” the issue .
A spokesman for Staffordshire County Council explained : “ A Severn Trent manhole cover is stuck in its frame .
`` When we had the storms and heavy rain last week , the Severn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t escape from the jammed lid and instead blew a hole in the tarmac.
” Helen Fisher , cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council , said : “ Our highways crews have been out to make the area safe with cones and signs and have raised the issue with Severn Trent Water.
” A Severn Trent spokesperson said : “ We have been made aware of a potential issue on our sewer network that we are currently investigating .
`` To be able to fully inspect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to the pipe which will require us working in the road .
“ We are really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause , but we need to make sure that the sewer is operating as it should , and that any issues found are fixed and put back to normal as quickly as possible.
” Wilnecote councillor Tina Clements said : “ I was out that night dealing with a number of flooding issues at Hedging Lane and this one .
“ Severn Trent , South Staffs Water and Highways were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the day after speaking with local residents .
“ I would like to thank all the services for their swift action in what was a very busy period dealing with biblical weather .
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Engineers are looking into a hole in a Tamworth road after part of it exploded in the torrential rain.
The hole in Brookside Way, Wilnecote, was cordoned off after it appeared last Wednesday night when the drainage system became overwhelmed during the storms and floods.
Workers now need to dig down to the pipe to “fully investigate” the issue.
A spokesman for Staffordshire County Council explained: “A Severn Trent manhole cover is stuck in its frame.
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"When we had the storms and heavy rain last week, the Severn Trent drainage system was overwhelmed, water couldn’t escape from the jammed lid and instead blew a hole in the tarmac.”
Helen Fisher, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said: “Our highways crews have been out to make the area safe with cones and signs and have raised the issue with Severn Trent Water.”
A Severn Trent spokesperson said: “We have been made aware of a potential issue on our sewer network that we are currently investigating.
"To be able to fully inspect the network, we now need to dig down to the pipe which will require us working in the road.
“We are really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we need to make sure that the sewer is operating as it should, and that any issues found are fixed and put back to normal as quickly as possible.”
Wilnecote councillor Tina Clements said: “I was out that night dealing with a number of flooding issues at Hedging Lane and this one.
“Severn Trent, South Staffs Water and Highways were all in attendance on the night and during the day after speaking with local residents.
“I would like to thank all the services for their swift action in what was a very busy period dealing with biblical weather.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Lamp posts destroyed in Tamworth

Lamp posts destroyed in Tamworth

`` Mindless idiots ” have been criticised for destroying lamp posts in Tamworth .
A number will need to be completely replaced after the deliberate act of vandalism in Lakeside last weekend .
An eyewitness said : “ I could not believe it when I saw it .
I did not know whether to laugh or cry !
“ I have seen some things in my time while living in Tamworth but this is something else .
`` Destroying lamp-posts – whatever is next ?
It is completely mindless and idiotic .
`` What goes through their minds to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gained from these acts ?
`` Do people not realise that these things are there for a reason and to serve a purpose ?
Maybe there is nothing going on in their minds .
“ They should turn their attention to doing something a lot more productive like cleaning up litter in the town if they are bored and need something to do.
” PCSO Ross Enefer said : “ In the early hours of Saturday , June 20 , there were a few random acts of vandalism upon street lamps .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at the fields at the back of Lindisfarne .
If anyone has any information regarding this please don ’ t hesitate to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 , Facebook/twitter messenger services .
Keep your eyes peeled folks and stay safe out there !
” Helen Fisher , cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council , said : “ Our highways teams are aware of the broken lamp posts on the estate and a specialist contractor from EON has been on site to assess the damage .
“ They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as possible .
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"Mindless idiots” have been criticised for destroying lamp posts in Tamworth.
A number will need to be completely replaced after the deliberate act of vandalism in Lakeside last weekend.
An eyewitness said: “I could not believe it when I saw it. I did not know whether to laugh or cry!
“I have seen some things in my time while living in Tamworth but this is something else.
"Destroying lamp-posts – whatever is next? It is completely mindless and idiotic.
“Are people just bored during lockdown?
"What goes through their minds to do something like this, what have they gained from these acts?
"Do people not realise that these things are there for a reason and to serve a purpose? Maybe there is nothing going on in their minds.
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“They should turn their attention to doing something a lot more productive like cleaning up litter in the town if they are bored and need something to do.”
PCSO Ross Enefer said: “In the early hours of Saturday, June 20, there were a few random acts of vandalism upon street lamps.
"This was around the Abbey Road estate, at the fields at the back of Lindisfarne.
If anyone has any information regarding this please don’t hesitate to contact Staffordshire Police on 101, Facebook/twitter messenger services. Keep your eyes peeled folks and stay safe out there!”
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Helen Fisher, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said: “Our highways teams are aware of the broken lamp posts on the estate and a specialist contractor from EON has been on site to assess the damage.
“They are sourcing replacements and will replace the columns as soon as possible.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--GoFundMe supporting Burnley fan after White Lives Matter stunt shut down

A GoFundMe page set up to help the Burnley supporter responsible for flying a banner over the Etihad stadium earlier this week has been shut down .
Jake Hepple claimed responsibility for the stunt , which sparked fury on social media and across the political and sporting spectrum , after it occurred on Monday evening .
Clarets fan Hepple reportedly organised for the banner , containing the message White Lives Matter , to be flown over Manchester City 's stadium during the Premier League clash .
City ran out 5-0 winners , with Hepple 's actions sparking fury among Burnley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Captain Ben Mee and manager Sean Dyche wasted no time in denouncing his actions , with Burnley issuing a lifetime ban to Mr Hepple .
MPs have also hit out at the stunt , but Lancashire Police have decided no further action will be taken after they deemed it not to be a criminal act .
Now , a crowdfunding page set up after the incident has been shut down , after the website GoFundMe took down two initiatives aimed at Mr Hepple and his girlfriend .
Both 'Get behind Jake Hepple and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' campaigns have been pulled by GoFundMe as they `` violated terms of service '' .
It transpired earlier today that Mr Hepple had been sacked by his employer over the incident .
Hepple told MailOnline : `` I 'm not racist .
I know people are trying to make out to be one but I 'm not .
I 've got lots of black and Asian friends and this banner was actually inspired by the Black Lives Movement .
`` We were not trying to offend the movement or black people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to acknowledge that white lives matter too .
That 's all we were trying to say . ''

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A GoFundMe page set up to help the Burnley supporter responsible for flying a banner over the Etihad stadium earlier this week has been shut down.
Jake Hepple claimed responsibility for the stunt, which sparked fury on social media and across the political and sporting spectrum, after it occurred on Monday evening.
Clarets fan Hepple reportedly organised for the banner, containing the message White Lives Matter, to be flown over Manchester City's stadium during the Premier League clash.
City ran out 5-0 winners, with Hepple's actions sparking fury among Burnley's players, supporters and officials.
Captain Ben Mee and manager Sean Dyche wasted no time in denouncing his actions, with Burnley issuing a lifetime ban to Mr Hepple.
MPs have also hit out at the stunt, but Lancashire Police have decided no further action will be taken after they deemed it not to be a criminal act.
Now, a crowdfunding page set up after the incident has been shut down, after the website GoFundMe took down two initiatives aimed at Mr Hepple and his girlfriend.
Both 'Get behind Jake Hepple and Megan Rambadt' and 'Support Megan Rambadt' campaigns have been pulled by GoFundMe as they "violated terms of service".
It transpired earlier today that Mr Hepple had been sacked by his employer over the incident.
Hepple told MailOnline: "I'm not racist. I know people are trying to make out to be one but I'm not. I've got lots of black and Asian friends and this banner was actually inspired by the Black Lives Movement.
"We were not trying to offend the movement or black people.
"I believe that it's also important to acknowledge that white lives matter too. That's all we were trying to say."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Bayern Munich 'intervene' in Jude Bellingham transfer from Blues

Bayern Munich have registered their interest in Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham , according to reports .
Several clubs are keen on the 16-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window with Borussia Dortmund thought to be leading the race .
Bellingham , who turns 17 on Monday , became the youngest ever Blues player in August and has gone on to make 36 senior appearances this season .
Playing in positions across the midfield for Pep Clotet , Bellingham has displayed maturity beyond his years and a level of potential which has seen him earmarked as a generational talent .
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However , German outlet Kicker reports rivals Bayern have 'interfered ' with an offer in the hope of hijacking a deal .
The report adds that a long-term contract has already been rubber-stamped between Bellingham and Dortmund but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues .
Ahead of the restart against West Brom , Clotet was asked about the youngster 's future .
“ I am very happy to see how he came back , I see him very focused on us and having a strong finish to the season , ” he said .
“ I see nothing from him that makes me believe his head is not here .
I think his head is here .
“ I don ’ t know maybe in his free time he has been having some German classes or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know .
But I think he looks very confident and comfortable in his situation .
“ I can ’ t give any insight into his transfer situation because it is something related to next season so I never even asked .
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Bayern Munich have registered their interest in Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to reports.
Several clubs are keen on the 16-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window with Borussia Dortmund thought to be leading the race.
Bellingham, who turns 17 on Monday, became the youngest ever Blues player in August and has gone on to make 36 senior appearances this season.
Playing in positions across the midfield for Pep Clotet, Bellingham has displayed maturity beyond his years and a level of potential which has seen him earmarked as a generational talent.
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BirminghamLive reported in April that Dortmund were confident of sealing a deal ahead of Manchester United and widespread reports this week are claiming the England youth international will join the Bundesliga club.
However, German outlet Kicker reports rivals Bayern have 'interfered' with an offer in the hope of hijacking a deal.
The report adds that a long-term contract has already been rubber-stamped between Bellingham and Dortmund but a fee is yet to be agreed with Blues.
Ahead of the restart against West Brom, Clotet was asked about the youngster's future. “I am very happy to see how he came back, I see him very focused on us and having a strong finish to the season,” he said. “I see nothing from him that makes me believe his head is not here. I think his head is here.
“I don’t know maybe in his free time he has been having some German classes or Manchester accent classes – I don’t know. But I think he looks very confident and comfortable in his situation.
“I can’t give any insight into his transfer situation because it is something related to next season so I never even asked.”