birminghammail--2020-11-07--18 Christmas events around Brum that you can book for AFTER lockdown

Christmas 2020 looks set to be very different this year due to potential lockdown rules .
Some attractions have already taken the decision to cancel their festive events , such as the Polar Express in Telford , the traditional panto at the Hippodrome and Birmingham 's famous German Market .
However , there are still plenty of events you can take part in , where Covid safety measures are being put in place to ensure families can get into the festive mood in a safe and enjoyable way .
Most attractions are closed now until December 2 .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 2 , attraction bosses have said that a member of staff will be in touch to reschedule your tickets for another suitable date , subject to availability , or discuss a refund .
Those wanting to book for events from December 2 onwards are advised to check websites and social media channels for updates on re-opening dates and information .
As of November 5 , 2020 , the following events are going ahead this Christmas .
All require advance booking and are subject to change depending on the current government advice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to the SnowDome for 2020 .
There will be an extended reception area plus a larger theatre for a Covid secure experience .
Expect real snow , real animals and a new winter wonderland show plus a chance to explore Santa ’ s Christmas snow trail , take a walk through the enchanted forest , enjoy a game of snowballs , hitch a ride on a sledge and have fun sliding about in the snow tubes .
Winter Wonderland is set to run every day from December 3 ( when the Snowdome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Day .
Book tickets here The Snowdome has issued the following statement : `` We want to reassure all our guests making future bookings , if the SnowDome is not re-open in time for your future visit , we will refund the entirety of your booking or provide a transfer to a later date of your choice . ''
You can watch Santa in a stage show at Cadbury World and go to see a special panto too .
There are also lots of chocolatey zones to explore plus a whole host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Face masks must be worn indoors .
The event runs every Saturday and Sunday from December 5 to 20 plus 21 , 22 and 23 .
Book tickets here The entry time you select will be for the self-guided main attraction .
You can visit the 4D Chocolate Adventure zone and Bournville Experience after this .
At weekends and school holidays , there will also be opportunities to meet Freddo , Caramel Bunny and friends in the entertainment marquee .
Entry into Magic Alley will be staggered to one family group at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Christmas .
The festive experience will take place throughout the 10 rooms of the Enchanted Manor , ending in the Enchanted Forest which becomes covered in snow .
Families will be asked to complete the candy themed quest before they meet Father Christmas and receive a present and candy cane .
There will then be time for snowballing in the forest .
Runs from December 2 to December 24 .
Book your tickets here You can catch a Santa Special with the Severn Valley Railway this Christmas .
Boarding at the festively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drink and a seasonal sweet treat as you settle down in your own private compartment and steam through the Christmassy stations to Arley .
Here you alight for a new Christmas show where you 'll hopefully catch a glimpse of Santa before getting back on the train for surprise presents for the kids and a trip back to Kidderminster .
Face masks are to be worn throughout , except when you 're in your private compartment .
Trains will run six times a day on December 5 , 6 , 12 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 24 .
Book here There 's a new Father Christmas Magical Show at Hatton for 2020 .
Kids will receive a special token to visit his elves in his Secret Toyshop to choose their present .
There 's also gingerbread decorating with the elves , a reindeer quest and reindeer food making workshops plus festive fair rides too .
The event runs every weekend from December 2 to 20 plus December 17 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 23 and 24 .
Book your tickets here • There are lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the school holidays this year .
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You can also sign up to our weekly Brummie Mummies email newsletter Santa Safari is on at the safari park for 2020 .
Guests will get an allocated time to see Santa , and you will be greeted in the Discovery Trail by one of his helpful Elves who will show you to the sleigh where you will be 'magically transported to the North Pole and into Santa ’ s Grotto . '
As this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checked before entering and everyone will be required to wear face masks , including the elves !
Here you 'll have a chat with Father Christmas , family pictures taken and then make your way to the Elves ’ Workshop where children can pick their own present .
From here , you can head to Mrs Claus ’ Kitchen for complimentary refreshments then into the Sea Lion Theatre to watch a festive show .
You can also visit the animals on the winter safari .
Rides will be closed .
The event takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until Christmas Eve .
This year the safari park is also hosting a Breakfast with Santa event too .
Find out more here Drayton Manor is hosting its Magical Christmas from selected dates from December 2 to 31 , 2020 .
Look out for a 30ft symphony tree , falling snow , and a new 'Tales with Father Christmas ' experience , where cheeky elves will take you on a fun family adventure through the Castle of Dreams before being invited into Father Christmas ' study for a photo opportunity .
All guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mask whilst in the Castle of Dreams .
Thomas Land , selected family rides and the 15 acre zoo will be open to explore but not any of the thrill rides .
Find out more here There 's a new Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride experience at Webbs Wychbold for 2020 where you can explore the wintery wonderland with surprises around every corner including a special message from Santa before children get to choose their own gift from the Toy Warehouse .
This is where we held last year 's Brummie Mummies Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open , government guidelines specify that pre-paid events must be cancelled between November 5 and December 2 .
Bookings are available for slots between December 2 and 24 and each family/party will be allocated their own personal time slot to avoid mixing with other parties during their experience .
Maximum party size per booking is six people .
Book tickets here This sounds fun for Horrible Histories fans - a drive-in Horrible Christmas panto inspired by Terry Deary 's books is coming to the Midlands .
The performance , which is being put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will tour outdoor venues across the UK .
Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival , then watch from inside their vehicles , picking up sound via their radios .
The show will be on at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on December 15 and at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on January 2 and 3 .
Many dates have already sold out but you can get on the waiting list and find out more here Ricoh Arena in Coventry and Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire Steam in Lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut in 2019 .
Severn Valley Railway staff dress a steam train in thousands of colourful lights as you travel in a private compartment from Bridgnorth Station .
Look out for the mystical Cacklers hiding along the way as your train steams out into the darkness .
Kids are encouraged to help illuminate the way , transforming stations into glittering displays and trackside landscapes into winter wonderlands .
Face masks must be worn at all times , excluding when in a compartment on the train .
Note that there 's no Santa experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times each evening of December 3-5 , 8-12 , 15-19 , 22 and 23 .
Book here An Enchanted Christmas at the Black Country Living Museum Look out for costumed characters , dance and drama this Christmas at the Black Country Living Museum .
Meet Holly and Ivy , the nature sprites of Christmas Tree Gardens , discover the work of Santa 's elves at the Christmas gift mine and explore the sweet delights of Sugarplum City with the Sugarplum fairies - but watch out for Scrooge !
The museum will stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most of the fairy lights and you can enjoy a Nutcracker theme there too .
Enchanted Christmas runs on December 12 , 13 , 19 and 20 .
Book tickets here Join Mrs Claus in her kitchen for a festive feast before venturing deep into the North Pole with the elves .
Look out for the Ice Queen in her Ice Castle as she casts an icy spell across the land and stop by the workshop and help get the reindeer ’ s food ready all before joining Santa in North Pole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story-time , meet and greets and more .
Runs from on December 5 , 6 , 12,13 , 19 , 20 , 12 , 22 , 23 and 24 .
Book tickets here There 's a full Christmas programme planned at the Children 's Play Village in Warwick which will restart when the play centre reopens on December 2 and run until December 23 .
Santa Claus will arrive at the start of each festive session and spend his whole visit playing with children and families .
The elves will enlist the help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giant Village Advent Calendar with festive items and play along in activities that always make Christmas Special .
Then the Magical Christmas Fairy , fuelled by Christmas Cheer , will illuminate the Christmas tree .
Expect lots of singing , dancing and stories and even a snowball fight with Frosty the Snowman .
There are also special SEN sessions ( see website ) and special after Christmas sessions too from December 27 to 30 and January 2 to 5 .
Book tickets here New for 2020 at Alton Towers is a magical Garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trail of lights through a secret path that will lead you to a place where a host of surprises await !
This is exclusive for short break guests .
Santa ’ s Sleepover features specially selected rides , the Waterpark , a festive evening meal and the chance to meet Santa .
And keep an eye open for Santa 's elves and follow them into Santa ’ s cosy Woodland Grotto for photos .
Runs from December 4 to 6 and 11 to 23 .
Book here There are no details as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sea Life Centre in Birmingham .
There 's normally an arctic grotto and penguins so we 'll keep checking and update this article when more information is available .
Just like the Sea Life Centre , no details on Christmas events have been revealed yet for Legoland Discovery Centre in Birmingham .
Legoland did reopen over the summer so we 'll keep checking and update this article when more information is available .
Tickets for Lapland UK 2020 were initially released in July and have sold out .
Families are encouraged to register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release for Christmas 2020 .
This magical event features elf passports , secret woodland pathways , a toy factory , gingerbread decorating with Mother Christmas , ice skating , huskies and reindeer from December 2 to Christmas Eve .
Christmas at Hogwarts in the Snow Christmas at Hogwarts is on for 2020 at the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London .
The Hogwarts castle will be be covered in snow at the event , which runs from December 2 to Sunday 17 January 2021 .
Book your tickets here The Great Hall will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to discover how the filmmakers create snow that never melts and flames without fire .

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There are plenty of ways to feel festive this year in and around Birmingham and the Black Country.
Many attractions are adapting their Christmas events to adhere to lockdown rules. Government rules say that families can enjoy the festivities as long as they remain within their local area and don't travel into a different tier.
As of December 3, 2020, the following events are going ahead this Christmas. All require advance booking and are subject to change depending on the current government advice. Be sure to check travel restrictions before attending.
Winter Wonderland at Tamworth Snowdome
Father Christmas is bringing his Winter Wonderland back to the SnowDome from December 16. There will be an extended reception area plus a larger theatre for a Covid secure experience.
Expect real snow, real animals and a new winter wonderland show plus a chance to explore Santa’s Christmas snow trail, take a walk through the enchanted forest, enjoy a game of snowballs, hitch a ride on a sledge and have fun sliding about in the snow tubes.
A spokesman said: "Santa’s Winter Wonderland opens on Wednesday 16th December and is Covid secure … extra space, limited tickets and you can book with confidence!
"This year, Santa’s Winter Wonderland will have its own dedicated check in and reception area. This area will be complete with temperature checking and hand sanitiser stations. All guests will be required to check their temperature on arrival."
Find out more and book tickets here
Leisure Island, Riverdrive, Tamworth
Christmas at Cadbury World
Cadbury World is hoping to put on a pantomime and a chance to see Santa in a special stage show from December 19 to 23.
The Bournville attraction, which is in Tier 3, is currently closed but it plans to offer Christmas festivities, depending on government guidance.
A spokesman said: “Birmingham has been placed in tier 3 which unfortunately means that Cadbury World is now unable to open until December 17 at the earliest. If you have booked tickets to visit us either on December 16 or earlier, we will be in touch with you via email with instructions on what to do next. We thank you for your patience while we work through all affected bookings.”
Face masks must be worn indoors. Find out more and book tickets here
Linden Road, Birmingham
Festive Day Out at Alton Towers
There’s a Festive Day Out planned at Alton Towers, including a selection of outdoor rides and attractions, an illuminated gardens walk and outdoor festive entertainment for people who live in the local area.
This includes a socially-distanced grotto visits where kids will get to see Father Christmas on the veranda of his grotto at the theme park on weekends between December 2 and 16, when the next review of the Covid-19 tiers will take place. Find out more and book tickets here
In line with Government guidance for regions in Tier 3, the resort hotels and accommodation are not currently reopening. Those who have booked for a Santa’s Sleepover arriving up to and including December 16 will receive an email with details of a voucher to redeem for a future stay.
A spokesman said: “As we very much look forward to welcoming you back, the health and safety of you, your family and our staff remains our number one priority. We will continue to operate with reduced capacity and the additional hygiene and safety measures within our Covid-secure attraction to ensure that our Christmas event complies with the latest Government guidelines for Tier 3. “
Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke on Trent
Christmas at W arwick Castle
Historic Warwick Castle, which is in Tier 3, has announced it will reopen the outdoor grounds for people to enjoy Christmas at the Castle from December 5 but is urging guests to follow Government guidance.
A statement on its website said: "Following the latest Government update, we’re delighted to confirm that the outdoor grounds of Warwick Castle will reopen for Christmas at the Castle from 5th December.
"We are a Covid-secure attraction and ask all our guests to follow both the latest Government guidance and our additional hygiene and safety measures."
Find out more and book here
Warwick CV34 4QU
Christmas at Magic Alley
This event is carrying on as planned.
Entry into Magic Alley will be staggered to one family group at a time to allow for social distancing this Christmas. The festive experience will take place throughout the 10 rooms of the Enchanted Manor, ending in the Enchanted Forest which becomes covered in snow.
Families will be asked to complete the candy themed quest before they meet Father Christmas and receive a present and candy cane. There will then be time for snowballing in the forest. Runs from December 2 to December 24. Book your tickets here
Bell Court Shopping Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EX
(Image: Studio Forty Six)
Santa Specials on the Severn Valley Railway
This event is carrying on as planned.
You can catch a Santa Special with the Severn Valley Railway this Christmas. Boarding at the festively decorated Kidderminster Station, you can enjoy a drink and a seasonal sweet treat as you settle down in your own private compartment and steam through the Christmassy stations to Arley.
Here you alight for a new Christmas show where you'll hopefully catch a glimpse of Santa before getting back on the train for surprise presents for the kids and a trip back to Kidderminster. Face masks are to be worn throughout, except when you're in your private compartment.
Trains will run six times a day on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24. Book here
Comberton Place, Kidderminster DY10 1QR
Festive Dining in an Igloo Pod at Aston Hall
You can enjoy a festive three-course dinner in an outdoor igloo pod at Aston Hall this Christmas.
The transparent ‘igloos’ in the north courtyard can seat 2 to 6 diners from the same household/support bubble. The event runs on December 19 and 20. Find out more here
Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham
See Santa's reindeer at Dudley Castle
Dudley Castle and Zoo is offering discounted entrance throughout December where families can get to see Santa's reindeer.
Indoor areas will remain closed at the attraction, which is in Tier 3.
"Throughout the month (from Dec 2) we’re offering 25% off all full-priced adult and child tickets," said a spokesman. "Visit the animal species who prefer the cold weather, including our red pandas, arctic fox brothers and of course, Santa’s reindeer herd!
"All indoor areas, apart from the Safari Shop, will be closed and all visits must be pre-booked in advance."
Find out more and book tickets here
Local Makers Christmas Showcase at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Missing the German Market? Why not visit the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter on December 11 and 12 to see some of its best designer makers and buy a unique Christmas gift? Find out more here
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Festive Drive-in Cinema at Hatton Adventure World
The Enchanted Christmas Kingdom event is scheduled to go ahead at Hatton Adventure World but with a few changes to ensure it complies with the restrictions.
The exact nature of these is yet to be announced but people can register an interest by completing a form and Hatton bosses will send emails as soon as tickets are available.
There's also a Festive Drive-in Cinema on selected dates, showing films like Elf and Home Alone. Find out more here
Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA
Festivities at West Midland Safari Park
The traditional Santa Safari has sadly been cancelled at West Midland Safari Park. However, as the Worcestershire attraction is in Tier 2, the park is re-opening on selected dates from December 5 for people to enjoy the drive-through animal section only.
Then, from December 12, some of the walk-through areas will be open with some festive theming but not usual Santa grotto. Find out more here
Spring Grove, Bewdley DY12 1LF
Parking Lot Social
You can enjoy a giant DJing Santa at The Parking Lot Social, which promises to bring some festive cheer to the city in a 'completely contactless' way, with drive-in cinema screenings, live panto and a chance to see Father Christmas.
There will be silent discos, festive quizzes and street food markets set to a 'vast inflatable backdrop' with a 60ft tall rainbow coloured Christmas tree.
It's set to take place at the Ricoh Stadium in Coventry from December 19 to 24 and promises to offer plenty of things to do in a socially distanced way. For tickets and live updates, visit The Parking Lot Social website here
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Winter Wonderland at Webbs Wychbold
This is where we held last year's Brummie Mummies Christmas Social.
For 2020, there’s a new Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride experience at Webbs Wychbold where you can explore the wintery wonderland and enjoy a special message from Santa.
Children get to choose their own gift from the Toy Warehouse between December 2 and 24.
Each family/party will be allocated their own personal time slot to avoid mixing with other parties during their experience. Maximum party size per booking is six people. Tickets are currently sold out but it may be worth enquiring about availability here
Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich
(Image: Darren Shipman)
Christmas Cracker at the National Forest Adventure Farm
An outdoor family festive extravaganza is planned for the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton.
Running on selected dates in December, the event will feature two 20-minute live Christmas shows which will take place undercover, with families surrounded by fragrant Christmas trees.
Get ready for hot chocolate and mulled wine, gingerbread decorating with Martha Christmas, a Snowmen Hall of Fame tractor ride, a Reindeer Carousel and a present from Santa.
All activities include Covid-19 safety measures such as: limited capacity, social distancing, enhanced cleaning procedures, extra hand-sanitising stations, and dedicated cleaning teams. Find out more and book here
Postern Road, Tattenhill, Stoke on Trent
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Virtual Chri stmas Gifts Market at Birmingham Museums
Birmingham Museums has created The Virtual Birmingham Christmas Gifts Market. Taking place online from now until December 13, the virtual market gives you the chance to support local businesses.
There's currently around 80 stalls to peruse for unusual present ideas. Find out more here
Drive-in Panto
This sounds fun for Horrible Histories fans - a drive-in Horrible Christmas panto inspired by Terry Deary's books is coming to the Midlands.
The performance, which is being put on by the Birmingham Stage Company, will tour outdoor venues across the UK. Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival, then watch from inside their vehicles, picking up sound via their radios.
The show will be on at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on December 15 and at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on January 2 and 3. Many dates have already sold out but you can get on the waiting list and find out more here
Ricoh Arena in Coventry and Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire
Steam in Lights
The Severn Valley Railway is in Tier 2 and so re-opened on December 3 and Christmas events are set to go ahead as planned.
A spokesman said: "If you have bought event tickets, or are interested in buying event tickets, but you live in a Tier 3 area we strongly recommend that you read the Government guidelines before you travel out of your Tier 3 area."
Steam in Lights is back by popular demand following its debut in 2019. Severn Valley Railway staff dress a steam train in thousands of colourful lights as you travel in a private compartment from Bridgnorth Station.
Look out for the mystical Cacklers hiding along the way as your train steams out into the darkness. Kids are encouraged to help illuminate the way, transforming stations into glittering displays and trackside landscapes into winter wonderlands. Face masks must be worn at all times, excluding when in a compartment on the train. Note that there's no Santa experience on this train ride.
Trains run three times each evening of December 3-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22 and 23. Book here
Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth WV16 4AX
(Image: Severn Valley Railway)
Christmas Spectacular at Twycross Zoo
This event is continuing as planned. Join Mrs Claus in her kitchen for a festive feast before venturing deep into the North Pole with the elves.
Look out for the Ice Queen in her Ice Castle as she casts an icy spell across the land and stop by the workshop and help get the reindeer’s food ready all before joining Santa in North Pole Plaza with our troupe of elves for story-time, meet and greets and more.
Runs from on December 5, 6, 12,13, 19, 20, 12, 22, 23 and 24. Book tickets here
Magical Christmas at the Children's Play Village
There's a full Christmas programme planned at the Children's Play Village in Warwick which restarted when the play centre reopened on December 2 and will run until December 23.
Santa Claus will arrive at the start of each festive session and spend his whole visit playing with children and families. The elves will enlist the help of The Little Villagers to fill the Giant Village Advent Calendar with festive items and play along in activities that always make Christmas Special.
Then the Magical Christmas Fairy, fuelled by Christmas Cheer, will illuminate the Christmas tree. Expect lots of singing, dancing and stories and even a snowball fight with Frosty the Snowman.
There are also special SEN sessions (see website) and special after Christmas sessions too from December 27 to 30 and January 2 to 5. Book tickets here
Hampton Road, Budbrooke, Warwick
(Image: Children's Play Village)
Zoom with Santa at Sea Life Centre Birmingham
Sea Life Centre is offering a way for kids to meet Santa on-screen from their homes. There will also be a chance to say hello to his penguins and meet Binky Tinselsmith, Santa’s elf helper.
You can dial in with your whole family and then look forward to a gift from Father Christmas.Runs from December 5 to 24. Find out more here
Christmas events not happening this year for Brummies
Enchanted Christmas at the Black Country Living Museum
The Dudley museum's Christmas programme has been cancelled as the attraction will continue to remain closed under Tier 3 restrictions.
A statement on the website said: "Following the announcement of the Black Country and surrounding areas being placed under 'Tier 3' restrictions, we've had to take the difficult decision to cancel our current Christmas programme - including our 'Enchanted Christmas' special event .
"The Museum will remain temporarily closed until further notice, but we do intend to re-open pre-Christmas with an alternative daytime visit and we'll publish an update on this as soon as possible.
"If you've booked a ticket to visit in December, please get in touch with our Sales & Ticketing team via salesandticketing@bclm.com, or on 0121 520 8054.
"Should you require any further assistance in the meantime, please email info@bclm.com. Many thanks for your patience and understanding."
Drayton’s Magical Christmas
Drayton Manor was set to host its Magical Christmas from selected dates from December 2 to 31, 2020 but, due to restrictions has cancelled the event.
The popular attraction near Tamworth remains closed. The Staffordshire attraction comes under Tier 3.
A statement on its website says: "The park is now closed. Thank you for your support during 2020. We will see you all in 2021!"
Christmas at Hogwarts in the Snow
People from the West Midlands who have booked to go to Harry Potter World, based at the Warner Bros Studios in London, have been told they can't visit at the moment because it is currently in Tier 2.
"If you are in a Level 2 or 3 Tier area, please follow government COVID-19 secure guidelines regarding travel," said a spokesman. "We are happy to refund or rebook your ticket for another day subject to availability."
Lapland UK
Lapland UK, based in Ascot, is under Tier 2 and states they will not accept anyone in Tier 3 at the moment.
A statement said: "On guidance from Public Health England, all guests who live in a Tier 3 location, a the time of their booking will not be able to visit Lapland UK this Christmas.
"In your instance, we can either transfer your booking to 2021 to give you priority access to a choice of tickets for next year, or refund your booking, if you feel unable to join us."
Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland Birmingham
A Christmas Bricktacular had been planned throughout December at Legoland Birmingham with seasonal build activities and a chance to meet LEGO Santa. This event has now been cancelled as Legoland will remain closed.
A spokesman said: “Following the latest update from the UK Government on its response to COVID-19 and the planned move of Birmingham into Tier 3 from December 2, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham will continue to remain temporarily closed. “
This article was updated on December 3, 2020


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Shock video shows flies so bad police were called over dead body fear

Video footage shows the disgusting moment flies swarmed the home of students , as dead rats lay rotting in their Selly Oak accommodation .
West Midlands Police revealed they were called to visit the property after a concerned neighbour thought a dead body was inside .
The University of Birmingham students at the home thought they found their dream accommodation last December , paying just £93 a week each .
But after moving into the property in July they claim they 'discovered a smoking alarm on a table , an out-of-date fire extinguisher and carpets eaten by rats ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the only one in the house , ” said Oliver Wimbush , 19 .
“ I was just trapped here , hearing the rats gnawing and getting closer and closer to me .
I ’ ve considered deferring a year and dropping out because it has been so foul . ''
The rodent problem has been so bad one of Oliver 's friends - who also rents a room in the property - was forced to sleep on the floor of another housemate 's bedroom .
Oliver added : `` A big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out by rats .
`` I looked deeper into the room and found lines of faeces around .
When we tried plugging up holes with duct tape we would wake up in the morning and see rat hair on the tape . ''
Studying in a pandemic , moving into a new home with friends was supposed to be the least of Oliver 's problems - but he claim it has been 'nothing but a nightmare ' .
`` At one point I was peering into one of the holes and spotted two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They are very loud .
You can hear them in the walls scratching and chewing . ''
To deter the rodents , cement was used to stop the rats from entering the property through gaping holes and underground tunnels .
Birmingham City Council pest control officers visited this property on September 14 , where they identified there was an issue with rats and put down a treatment .
Oliver said : “ We haven ’ t seen some in a while .
We no longer have any gaping holes but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tunnels . ''
Battling a home being overrun by pests became just one of the many issues that unfolded over the coming months .
`` We did n't have a working oven , '' said Oliver , `` It would leak gas every time we turned it on .
They came and changed it but we did n't have an oven until September .
When we came the front garden was filled with rubbish and all sorts of cr*p. '' We have a needle in there which we saw in January .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was broken glass , cardboard boxes , old carpeting , anything you can possibly imagine .
There was a bin filled with what looked like raw sewage in there . ''
`` It ’ s not a nice place to be , '' Oliver reveals .
The students have had Birmingham City Council and private inspectors do inspections on the property over the last few months - but some problems still persist .
“ It has impacted our mental health .
It ’ s been a massive source of stress and anxiety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ house all the time .
`` But when you don ’ t feel safe and you can hear rats and your carpet is a biological hazard it is incredibly stressful . ''
After a visit to the property a Birmingham City Council spokesperson said : `` Pest control officers visited this property on 14 September 2020 , where they identified there was an issue with rats and laid down a treatment .
`` Tenants were advised this would take two weeks ’ to take effect , and if that did not remedy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who would visit to make a further treatment .
However , no further requests for treatment at this property have been received . ''
BirminghamLive also contacted the landlord 's agency Property Solutions for comment who said : `` Property Solutions were informed of a rodent issue at the property on the 11 of September .
Whilst these concerns were noted and we sought instruction from The Landlord , the tenants were advised to also contact Birmingham City Council to address the issue as this is sadly a common issue in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tenants on the 14 as to the scale of the issue at the property , independent pest control contractors were instructed and visited on the 15 September to treat the issue .
The pest control contractors follow their own protocols to resolve the issue and forecast a three week timeframe to resolve such issues .
`` Tenants are advised to test smoke alarms on a weekly basis .
The first report of a concern regarding the smoke alarms made to Property Solutions was on the 5 October in response to when a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrate the operation of the alarm to the tenants present .
A contractor visited on 6 October and demonstrated the alarm in Room 2 to be operational to the tenants .
`` The tenants have not reported any rodent sightings to Property Solutions following initial reporting of the issue on the 14 .
The treatment of the rodent issue is ongoing and contractors remain on standby to revisit as required .
We remain fully committed to our tenants and have always provided a speedy response by acknowledging issues and forwarding these to Landlord @ @ @ @ @

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Video footage shows the disgusting moment flies swarmed the home of students, as dead rats lay rotting in their Selly Oak accommodation.
West Midlands Police revealed they were called to visit the property after a concerned neighbour thought a dead body was inside.
The University of Birmingham students at the home thought they found their dream accommodation last December, paying just £93 a week each.
But after moving into the property in July they claim they 'discovered a smoking alarm on a table, an out-of-date fire extinguisher and carpets eaten by rats'.
“There were a few days I was the only one in the house,” said Oliver Wimbush, 19. “I was just trapped here, hearing the rats gnawing and getting closer and closer to me. I’ve considered deferring a year and dropping out because it has been so foul."
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The rodent problem has been so bad one of Oliver's friends - who also rents a room in the property - was forced to sleep on the floor of another housemate's bedroom.
Oliver added: "A big part of my carpet had been eaten out by rats.
"I looked deeper into the room and found lines of faeces around. When we tried plugging up holes with duct tape we would wake up in the morning and see rat hair on the tape."
Studying in a pandemic, moving into a new home with friends was supposed to be the least of Oliver's problems - but he claim it has been 'nothing but a nightmare'.
"At one point I was peering into one of the holes and spotted two rats in there," Oliver added.
"They are very loud. You can hear them in the walls scratching and chewing."
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To deter the rodents, cement was used to stop the rats from entering the property through gaping holes and underground tunnels.
Birmingham City Council pest control officers visited this property on September 14, where they identified there was an issue with rats and put down a treatment.
Oliver said: “We haven’t seen some in a while. We no longer have any gaping holes but the back garden is really bad with the tunnels."
Battling a home being overrun by pests became just one of the many issues that unfolded over the coming months.
"We didn't have a working oven," said Oliver, "It would leak gas every time we turned it on. They came and changed it but we didn't have an oven until September. When we came the front garden was filled with rubbish and all sorts of cr*p.
"We have a needle in there which we saw in January.
"The back garden is horrific. There was broken glass, cardboard boxes, old carpeting, anything you can possibly imagine. There was a bin filled with what looked like raw sewage in there."
"It’s not a nice place to be," Oliver reveals.
The students have had Birmingham City Council and private inspectors do inspections on the property over the last few months - but some problems still persist.
“It has impacted our mental health. It’s been a massive source of stress and anxiety. Because of Covid you are in your house all the time.
"But when you don’t feel safe and you can hear rats and your carpet is a biological hazard it is incredibly stressful."
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After a visit to the property a Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: " Pest control officers visited this property on 14 September 2020, where they identified there was an issue with rats and laid down a treatment.
"Tenants were advised this would take two weeks’ to take effect, and if that did not remedy the issue to contact the Pest Control team, who would visit to make a further treatment. However, no further requests for treatment at this property have been received."
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BirminghamLive also contacted the landlord's agency Property Solutions for comment who said: "Property Solutions were informed of a rodent issue at the property on the 11 of September. Whilst these concerns were noted and we sought instruction from The Landlord, the tenants were advised to also contact Birmingham City Council to address the issue as this is sadly a common issue in the area.
"Following feedback from the tenants on the 14 as to the scale of the issue at the property, independent pest control contractors were instructed and visited on the 15 September to treat the issue. The pest control contractors follow their own protocols to resolve the issue and forecast a three week timeframe to resolve such issues.
"Tenants are advised to test smoke alarms on a weekly basis. The first report of a concern regarding the smoke alarms made to Property Solutions was on the 5 October in response to when a member of the team attended the property to demonstrate the operation of the alarm to the tenants present. A contractor visited on 6 October and demonstrated the alarm in Room 2 to be operational to the tenants.
"The tenants have not reported any rodent sightings to Property Solutions following initial reporting of the issue on the 14. The treatment of the rodent issue is ongoing and contractors remain on standby to revisit as required. We remain fully committed to our tenants and have always provided a speedy response by acknowledging issues and forwarding these to Landlord for their instructions."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Meet some of Birmingham’s black owned businesses on Black Pound Day

From hand-crafter desserts to children 's books , these are some of the city 's black owned businesses .
Today marks Black Pound Day , created by artist , Swiss - a member of So Solid Crew - to encourage shoppers to spend money with local black-owned businesses across the UK .
In support BirminghamLive has been hard at work celebrating companies with our # IAMBOB campaign .
By retweeting every single black-owned business we have continued our efforts to represent all the communities we serve .
Here are some who have been involved in the campaign and shared their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 29 , lives in the Jewellery Quarter , and is the owner of her photography business .
Starting her journey in 2016 after the birth of her daughter - feeling inspired she began specialising in maternity and newborn baby photos .
`` When my daughter was born I started taking pictures of her to document her life .
I loved it , '' she said .
`` I actually used to be a professionally trained nurse and midwife , I worked at two large hospitals in Birmingham , as well as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 because I wanted to have more flexibility to work around my family and enjoy being a creative .
`` I am inspired by the strength and resilience of women during pregnancy and capturing that is what I deeply care for .
`` Working with women and babies means I get to still enjoy the relationship building as I did when I was a midwife . ''
Tianna has joined a Facebook group in support of black women photographers just like her .
`` There are very few black female photographers in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be surrounded by other photographers who look like me and a safe space to engage in .
`` What is amazing is we now have a strong private Facebook group network for UK Black Female Photographers and a website too - UKBFTOG . ''
Photography sessions start from £299 , including a fully bespoke session at Tianna 's studio in the Jewellery Quarter with an online or telephone consultation , and a choice of digital images and prints .
More can be found on Facebook , Twitter , and on the website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Balsall Heath , has been kept very busy in lockdown as she wrote a children 's book .
Gathering a friend to edit the book , Selina published it herself .
`` I was surrounded by my daughter , family and friends , children all eating unhealthy , '' she said .
`` Daily I was hearing the terrifying news reporters about the global spread of the coronavirus and how people could be susceptible to it by having a low immune system .
`` I knew that if my daughter and the children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were eating there could be serious problems with their health .
`` I wanted a way to educate the children on the importance of eating fruits of vegetables so I wrote Nena : The Green Juice which is a journey of a five year old girl making her first ever green juice .
`` My mom would regularly make green juices for me and my sister – the main character Nena in the book is named after myself , it ’ s a nickname my family calls me . ''
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Selina said : `` In May during the height of coronavirus my grandmother passed and a few friends also died .
`` Being surrounded by a high volume of deaths was extremely devastating .
This was a huge motivating factor for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Green Juice can be purchased from Amazon for £6.99 .
Yvonne Donald lives in Rubery and owns Kake and Cupkakery 's which makes hand-crafted artisan cupcakes .
`` My business became official in 2011 .
I took up cake decorating as a hobby out of a love of patisserie as I ’ m actually a trained chef , '' she said .
`` Baking for me was a natural fit , I worked my way through the ranks of working in kitchens to fulfil a goal of being a head chef @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago was a feat in itself .
`` I took my studies further to achieve higher qualifications within the industry - I ’ m occasionally known as the Kake lady . ''
`` Cupcakes are my niche even though I make celebration cakes .
I love to play around with flavour and texture strive to make a tasty cake that isn ’ t too sweet or sickly .
`` I have many different flavours on my website and you can basically mix and match to create a box of your faves between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in boxes of 12 . ''
`` I aim to keep my flavour offerings seasonal and the price starts from £26 for a single flavour box , and increases to £42 for a four flavour box .
`` I consider my cupcakes to be artisan because I ’ ve spent many hours honing my skill so I consider myself skilled in what I do .
`` They are baked to order - I think many bakers offer an artisan product without realising . ''

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From hand-crafter desserts to children's books, these are some of the city's black owned businesses.
Today marks Black Pound Day, created by artist, Swiss - a member of So Solid Crew - to encourage shoppers to spend money with local black-owned businesses across the UK.
In support BirminghamLive has been hard at work celebrating companies with our #IAMBOB campaign.
By retweeting every single black-owned business we have continued our efforts to represent all the communities we serve.
Here are some who have been involved in the campaign and shared their inspirational stories with us.
Tianna Jarrett-Williams, 29, is based in the Jewellery Quarter, and is the owner of her photography business.
Starting her journey in 2016 after the birth of her daughter - feeling inspired she began specialising in maternity and newborn baby photos.
"When my daughter was born I started taking pictures of her to document her life. I loved it," she said.
(Image: Tianna Jarrett-Williams)
"I actually used to be a professionally trained nurse and midwife, I worked at two large hospitals in Birmingham, as well as a few others.
"I left in 2017 because I wanted to have more flexibility to work around my family and enjoy being a creative.
"I am inspired by the strength and resilience of women during pregnancy and capturing that is what I deeply care for.
"Working with women and babies means I get to still enjoy the relationship building as I did when I was a midwife."
(Image: Tianna Jarrett-Williams)
Tianna has joined a Facebook group in support of black women photographers just like her.
"There are very few black female photographers in the UK and so a challenge has been to be surrounded by other photographers who look like me and a safe space to engage in.
"What is amazing is we now have a strong private Facebook group network for UK Black Female Photographers and a website too - UKBFTOG."
Photography sessions start from £299, including a fully bespoke session at Tianna's studio in the Jewellery Quarter with an online or telephone consultation, and a choice of digital images and prints.
More can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and on the website www.tiannajwilliamsphotography.co.uk
(Image: Selina Brown)
Selina Brown, 33, from Balsall Heath, has been kept very busy in lockdown as she wrote a children's book.
Gathering a friend to edit the book, Selina published it herself.
"I was surrounded by my daughter, family and friends, children all eating unhealthy," she said.
"Daily I was hearing the terrifying news reporters about the global spread of the coronavirus and how people could be susceptible to it by having a low immune system.
"I knew that if my daughter and the children around me continued to eat the way they were eating there could be serious problems with their health.
"I wanted a way to educate the children on the importance of eating fruits of vegetables so I wrote Nena: The Green Juice which is a journey of a five year old girl making her first ever green juice.
"My mom would regularly make green juices for me and my sister – the main character Nena in the book is named after myself, it’s a nickname my family calls me."
The need to do something positive in the midst of lockdown followed after the deaths of loved ones.
Selina said: "In May during the height of coronavirus my grandmother passed and a few friends also died.
"Being surrounded by a high volume of deaths was extremely devastating. This was a huge motivating factor for me completing the book."
Nena: The Green Juice can be purchased from Amazon for £6.99.
(Image: Yvonne Donald)
Yvonne Donald lives in Rubery and owns Kake and Cupkakery's which makes hand-crafted artisan cupcakes.
"My business became official in 2011. I took up cake decorating as a hobby out of a love of patisserie as I’m actually a trained chef," she said.
"Baking for me was a natural fit, I worked my way through the ranks of working in kitchens to fulfil a goal of being a head chef which for a young black woman many years ago was a feat in itself.
"I took my studies further to achieve higher qualifications within the industry - I’m occasionally known as the Kake lady."
(Image: Yvonne Donald)
"Cupcakes are my niche even though I make celebration cakes. I love to play around with flavour and texture strive to make a tasty cake that isn’t too sweet or sickly.
"I have many different flavours on my website and you can basically mix and match to create a box of your faves between one to four flavours that are sold in boxes of 12."
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"I aim to keep my flavour offerings seasonal and the price starts from £26 for a single flavour box, and increases to £42 for a four flavour box.
"I consider my cupcakes to be artisan because I’ve spent many hours honing my skill so I consider myself skilled in what I do.
"They are baked to order - I think many bakers offer an artisan product without realising."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Salah opens up on 'difficult' 7-2 Aston Villa loss & reveals Liverpool reaction

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been discussing his side 's reaction to the historic 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa over a month on .
Dean Smith 's side romped to victory against Jurgen Klopp 's Premier League champions , going 4-1 up by half-time before adding another trio of goals after the break .
Salah scored both of Liverpool 's goals and has broken his silence on the thrashing by Villa .
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And Salah has revealed how Liverpool reacted and what he was feeling in the immediate aftermath of the Villa match .
Speaking to beIN SPORTS via the Liverpool Echo , Salah said : `` A loss is a loss , regardless of the number of goals you concede , but it was difficult for us to lose when we are champions of England and the holders of the UEFA Champions League title two years ago .
`` When you face such a situation , you have two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened or to move forward and create a positive reaction .
We took the second option . ''
Liverpool play Manchester City on Sunday , hoping to remove Southampton from the top of the Premier League after they went top of the division following Friday night 's 2-0 defeat of Newcastle United .
Salah 's team-mate , Trent Alexander-Arnold , also opened up this week about Liverpool 's reaction to the defeat at Villa .
`` There was a meeting when we came back but we always have a meeting anyway .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordinary , '' he said .
`` But I think it was more about self-reflection in that period , and knowing that ca n't happen .
`` It was kind of a one-off .
To concede seven goals is unacceptable but it is about learning from these things .
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It was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our mentality was n't there on the day and we got punished for it .
`` Since then we have been really able to focus on that and , looking back on the last two years especially , it is our mentality that has got us to where we are now .
`` That has enabled us to come back from any position , to break through walls and kick down doors in that respect .
`` Since that game we have been able to get back into that stride . ''

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been discussing his side's reaction to the historic 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa over a month on.
Dean Smith 's side romped to victory against Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions, going 4-1 up by half-time before adding another trio of goals after the break.
Salah scored both of Liverpool's goals and has broken his silence on the thrashing by Villa.
Liverpool drew 2-2 with Everton after the Villa game but have not dropped points in any of their following five games, tightening their defence in the process with only two goals conceded across Champions League and Premier League games.
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And Salah has revealed how Liverpool reacted and what he was feeling in the immediate aftermath of the Villa match.
Speaking to beIN SPORTS via the Liverpool Echo, Salah said: "A loss is a loss, regardless of the number of goals you concede, but it was difficult for us to lose when we are champions of England and the holders of the UEFA Champions League title two years ago.
"When you face such a situation, you have two options: to sit down and lament what happened or to move forward and create a positive reaction. We took the second option."
Liverpool play Manchester City on Sunday, hoping to remove Southampton from the top of the Premier League after they went top of the division following Friday night's 2-0 defeat of Newcastle United.
Salah's team-mate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, also opened up this week about Liverpool's reaction to the defeat at Villa.
"There was a meeting when we came back but we always have a meeting anyway. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary," he said.
"But I think it was more about self-reflection in that period, and knowing that can't happen.
"It was kind of a one-off. To concede seven goals is unacceptable but it is about learning from these things.
"It kind of humbled us as a team and it let us know that we can't just win games because we are Liverpool with the history of the club and the players we've got, it is about mentality and the work we put in.
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"If we are not at 100 per cent, these things can happen. It wasn't an outrageously bad performance from us but our mentality wasn't there on the day and we got punished for it.
"Since then we have been really able to focus on that and, looking back on the last two years especially, it is our mentality that has got us to where we are now.
"That has enabled us to come back from any position, to break through walls and kick down doors in that respect.
"Since that game we have been able to get back into that stride."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--'Levels above us' - Birmingham City fans react as Bournemouth ease to victory

Birmingham City fans have been reacting to today 's 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the Championship .
Aitor Karanka 's side fell to back-to-back losses when Jason Tindall 's side cruised to victory at St Andrew 's .
On the back of a 2-1 reverse to Wycombe Wanderers on Wednesday , Blues conceded more goals at home and return to St Andrew 's on Saturday for a clash with Coventry City .
Arnaut Danjuma opened the scoring after nine minutes but David Brooks scored either side of half-time to put the recently relegated Cherries in control .
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That was one positive on a day that Blues were outclassed by a Cherries side still reeling from relegation to the Championship and a star-studded team to boot .
Blues fans have been having their say on social media this evening .
`` I do n't care what anybody says , it just isn ’ t good enough from Blues , '' one said .
Another added : `` Bournemouth a much better side , had we beat Wycombe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disaster .
Keep the faith it 's a work in progress . ''
`` I do n't know why people are crying about this one , '' another said .
`` We did n't play too badly and got beaten by a superior team . ''
`` Not a great result but not the end of the world , keep the faith , '' said a fourth fan while another added : `` They 're levels above us realistically , getting Hogan off the mark is definitely a positive though . ''

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Birmingham City fans have been reacting to today's 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the Championship.
Aitor Karanka 's side fell to back-to-back losses when Jason Tindall's side cruised to victory at St Andrew's.
On the back of a 2-1 reverse to Wycombe Wanderers on Wednesday, Blues conceded more goals at home and return to St Andrew's on Saturday for a clash with Coventry City .
Arnaut Danjuma opened the scoring after nine minutes but David Brooks scored either side of half-time to put the recently relegated Cherries in control.
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Scott Hogan got off the mark for Blues this season after going six games without a goal following a permanent move to Karanka's side.
That was one positive on a day that Blues were outclassed by a Cherries side still reeling from relegation to the Championship and a star-studded team to boot.
Blues fans have been having their say on social media this evening.
"I don't care what anybody says, it just isn’t good enough from Blues," one said.
Another added: "Bournemouth a much better side, had we beat Wycombe wouldn't be as much as a disaster. Keep the faith it's a work in progress."
"I don't know why people are crying about this one," another said. "We didn't play too badly and got beaten by a superior team."
"Not a great result but not the end of the world, keep the faith," said a fourth fan while another added: "They're levels above us realistically, getting Hogan off the mark is definitely a positive though."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Aitor Karanka opens up about Scott Hogan's goal torment

Aitor Karanka hopes Scott Hogan ’ s first goal since March kick-starts the striker ’ s Birmingham City career .
Hogan bagged his first in 16 matches but could not prevent Blues from losing 3-1 at home to Bournemouth .
That defeat capped an exacting run of matches in which Blues ’ whole squad has been tested , with Karanka now looking forward to the international break .
“ That will be massive because as a striker always it is important to score goals , ” the head coach said .
“ For Scotty even more because having played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score and then he was a little bit upset .
That ’ s normal .
“ With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the team .
“ It was difficult but the main thing today was even without knowing if we could score again or not the team had the belief on the pitch , it is difficult to be losing 3-1 to a team like Bournemouth and to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the main thing for me the players were fighting to the last second when sometimes in other moments they would have gone down .
“ I can ’ t say I am happy because I don ’ t at all like to lose games but I am positive because once again we have competed against a team which was in the Premier League last year .
“ We have players who have played six-seven games in a row and they have been brilliant , we have players who haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been brilliant competing against a team that has played together eight-nine years and who has been playing in the Premier League for six years .
“ I am not happy because we have lost the game but to be positive thinking about the future .
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“ They changed their shape , it is not the first time we have played against other teams who have changed their shape to play against us , this means they care about our strengths .
“ At the beginning of the game I had to change because they were creating a lot of problems especially with the full backs so I changed the shape we played with 4-4-2 and we were better .
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Aitor Karanka hopes Scott Hogan’s first goal since March kick-starts the striker’s Birmingham City career.
Hogan bagged his first in 16 matches but could not prevent Blues from losing 3-1 at home to Bournemouth.
That defeat capped an exacting run of matches in which Blues’ whole squad has been tested, with Karanka now looking forward to the international break.
“That will be massive because as a striker always it is important to score goals,” the head coach said.
“For Scotty even more because having played a few games, he didn’t score and then he was a little bit upset. That’s normal.
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“With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the team.
“It was difficult but the main thing today was even without knowing if we could score again or not the team had the belief on the pitch, it is difficult to be losing 3-1 to a team like Bournemouth and to keep fighting to the last whistle.
“That’s the main thing for me the players were fighting to the last second when sometimes in other moments they would have gone down.
“I can’t say I am happy because I don’t at all like to lose games but I am positive because once again we have competed against a team which was in the Premier League last year.
“We have players who have played six-seven games in a row and they have been brilliant, we have players who haven’t played one game and they have been brilliant competing against a team that has played together eight-nine years and who has been playing in the Premier League for six years.
“I am not happy because we have lost the game but to be positive thinking about the future.
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“Kristian [Pedersen] couldn’t play because he had a problem in the last game, without him and without George we don’t have another full back and the way that they were usually playing with three at the back I thought that the main man for that job would be Muncey, especially with five at the back I thought he was going to be more protected.
“They changed their shape, it is not the first time we have played against other teams who have changed their shape to play against us, this means they care about our strengths.
“At the beginning of the game I had to change because they were creating a lot of problems especially with the full backs so I changed the shape we played with 4-4-2 and we were better.”


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Aston Villa fans have Leeds United theory as Agbonlahor sends cryptic message

Aston Villa hero Gabby Agbonlahor has sent a cryptic message as Leeds United slumped to another 4-1 defeat in the Premier League today .
Since beating Villa 3-0 last month - ending Dean Smith 's side 's 100 per cent record in the process - Leeds have lost 4-1 twice .
Last weekend saw Leicester City beat Leeds at Elland Road and Crystal Palace ran out winners against Marcelo Bielsa 's side today .
Villa were stunned by a Patrick Bamford hat-trick at Villa Park on October 23 , which put an end to their winning start to the 2020-21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won since , losing to Southampton last weekend .
Agbonlahor , who was trolled by Leeds and Kalvin Phillips after Bielsa 's side ran riot at Villa Park , sent out a cryptic tweet around full-time on Saturday afternoon .
Agbonlahor came under fire from Leeds and Phillips because of his comments about the newly-promoted side after a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers before the Villa game .
He said that Bielsa is a 'myth ' and that pundits 'will get out of Bielsa 's a**e ' .
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`` Ca n't imagine what you 're so happy about Gabby , '' one fan said while another added : `` Fair play .
You were right all along . ''
`` Gabby will have them on strings again , '' a third fan said .
`` Incoming Leeds fans , '' another added while a fifth supporter said : `` Easy pickings tonight Gabby . ''

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Aston Villa hero Gabby Agbonlahor has sent a cryptic message as Leeds United slumped to another 4-1 defeat in the Premier League today.
Since beating Villa 3-0 last month - ending Dean Smith's side's 100 per cent record in the process - Leeds have lost 4-1 twice.
Last weekend saw Leicester City beat Leeds at Elland Road and Crystal Palace ran out winners against Marcelo Bielsa's side today.
Villa were stunned by a Patrick Bamford hat-trick at Villa Park on October 23, which put an end to their winning start to the 2020-21 campaign.
Smith 's men haven't won since, losing to Southampton last weekend.
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Agbonlahor, who was trolled by Leeds and Kalvin Phillips after Bielsa's side ran riot at Villa Park, sent out a cryptic tweet around full-time on Saturday afternoon.
It simply read: "Hahahahahahaha."
Agbonlahor came under fire from Leeds and Phillips because of his comments about the newly-promoted side after a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers before the Villa game.
He said that Bielsa is a 'myth' and that pundits 'will get out of Bielsa's a**e'.
Now Agbonalhor looks to have re-ignited the chat on social media with his tweet.
"Can't imagine what you're so happy about Gabby," one fan said while another added: "Fair play. You were right all along."
"Gabby will have them on strings again," a third fan said.
"Incoming Leeds fans," another added while a fifth supporter said: "Easy pickings tonight Gabby."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Aston Villa fans react as Leeds United suffer Crystal Palace defeat

Aston Villa fans have hit back at Leeds United after their 4-1 humbling at Crystal Palace today .
The Whites suffered a second consecutive 4-1 defeat in the Premier League after last weekend 's reverse at home to Leicester City .
The week prior , Villa were beaten 3-0 by Leeds as Dean Smith 's side saw their winning start to the 2020-21 campaign ended .
After Leeds ' win at Villa , Villa Park hero Gabby Agbonlahor was singled-out for a bit of gentle social media banter .
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Former Villa striker Agbonlahor said that Leeds were a 'myth ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcelo Bielsa 's a**e ' after a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers last month .
Now Villa fans have taken to social media to discuss Leeds ' defeat at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon .
`` Gabby was right about Leeds then after all ! ''
one said .
`` How on earth did we manage to lose at home to this Leeds team ? ''
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`` We really did make Leeds look like world beaters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifth supporter said .

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birminghammail--2020-11-07--Player ratings as Hogan strikes but Bournemouth overwhelm Blues

Scott Hogan ’ s first goal in 16 games was not enough to prevent Birmingham City from slipping to their second defeat in three days .
Hogan produced a neat header to a 55th minute free kick for his first strike since his permanent summer move from Aston Villa .
But by that stage Aitor Karanka ’ s men were already 3-0 down with Wales international David Brooks tormenting the hosts .
The 23-year-old scored his first two goals of the season after Arnaut Danjuma had put the Cherries ahead .
Blues actually had the first chance , after just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right of the area and found an unmarked Riley McGree in the middle .
The Australian snatched at the chance and his effort skewed sideways .
Bournemouth were on the front foot though and it took only nine minutes for them to take the lead .
Junior Stanislas slipped a pass to put Arnaut Danjuma in behind Maxime Colin and the striker picked out the far bottom corner .
It was the left of Blues ’ defence that was under more pressure though , with Jefferson Lerma beating Harlee Dean and driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming at the second attempt .
Just before the half hour Brooks wriggled away from left back Caolan Boyd-Munce and drove to near post where Dominic Solanke ’ s first time shot was blocked for a corner .
Six minutes before the break Boyd-Munce measured a pass down the touchline for McGree to pick out Gary Gardner at the back post .
The midfielder made up good ground but could only head down and wide under pressure from Diego Rico .
A shape change looked to have stabilised the hosts - but just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from long range only for it to hit Marc Roberts and wrong-foot Neil Etheridge .
Blues ’ luck was no better up the other end when Rico diverted Lukas Jutkiewicz ’ s pass towards his own net but Asmir Begovic clawed away .
The outcome was confirmed early in the second half when McGree lost the ball as Blues tried to break and Bournemouth picked them apart .
Solanke rattled a low shot from the right off the inside of the post and Brooks returned it into the net from the underside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten minutes after the restart when Jeremie Bela sent in a free kick from the right and Hogan lost his man to glance inside the far post .
But in truth it was Tindall ’ s side who looked more likely to add any further goals .
Lukas Jutkiewicz shaved a post with six minutes to go but Blues need a goal-saving tackle from Roberts to deny Dan Gosling .
Probably the busiest game of his Blues career , beaten for the first goal , wrong-footed for the second and probably did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save to deny Lerma from distance .
Kicking a concern .
Bournemouth managed to overload on his side at will in the first 20 minutes and his head was spinning .
Settled down a little when Gardner came across to play in front of him and sent over a couple of crosses which might have produced something .
Really unlucky for the second goal but overall up against it with the ultra-sharp Danjuma .
Stuck at it and produced a goal saving tackle on Gosling eight yards out .
Made vital early interception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield after the rejig .
Found Bournemouth 's pace and mobility too much to handle in the middle of the park .
Rightly booked after a third foul in a dangerous position .
Attackers coming at Blues from every angle and had plenty on his hands without an authentic left back to his side .
Beaten by Lerma one-on-one in the first half .
Carried on battling away against tricky opponents , though .
Unlucky that his full Championship debut came out of position , at wing back then full back .
Doubly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best game of the season .
His dedication and commitment remained undimmed as he showed good character .
Probably Blues ' best player in the first half , which is n't saying a huge amount .
Worked his socks off out of possession and tried to break into the box when Blues were on the counter .
Took the wrong option with a three-on-three counter in the second half though .
First start of season against opponents who would have plenty of the ball .
He rattled around , broke up play at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played through the middle with ease .
How different it might have been had he converted his second minute chance .
Indeed most of Blues ' best attacking positions fell to the 22-year-old and other than an inviting deep cross to Gardner just before half time he could n't capitalise .
Had one or two bright moments early in the first half when he sent over crosses which went unconverted .
However , he 'd barely been noticeable until he produced a neat finish for 1-3 .
Looked as though that might spark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight after .
Unable to link effectively with Hogan and did n't win too many physical battles other than the odd flick-on .
A long day at the office for Jutkiewicz , which might have been rewarded with a strong turn and shot late on .
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Scott Hogan’s first goal in 16 games was not enough to prevent Birmingham City from slipping to their second defeat in three days.
Hogan produced a neat header to a 55th minute free kick for his first strike since his permanent summer move from Aston Villa.
But by that stage Aitor Karanka’s men were already 3-0 down with Wales international David Brooks tormenting the hosts.
The 23-year-old scored his first two goals of the season after Arnaut Danjuma had put the Cherries ahead.
Blues actually had the first chance, after just two minutes when Hogan popped up on the right of the area and found an unmarked Riley McGree in the middle.
The Australian snatched at the chance and his effort skewed sideways.
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Bournemouth were on the front foot though and it took only nine minutes for them to take the lead.
Junior Stanislas slipped a pass to put Arnaut Danjuma in behind Maxime Colin and the striker picked out the far bottom corner.
It was the left of Blues’ defence that was under more pressure though, with Jefferson Lerma beating Harlee Dean and driving low across the box, with Etheridge claiming at the second attempt.
Just before the half hour Brooks wriggled away from left back Caolan Boyd-Munce and drove to near post where Dominic Solanke’s first time shot was blocked for a corner.
Six minutes before the break Boyd-Munce measured a pass down the touchline for McGree to pick out Gary Gardner at the back post.
The midfielder made up good ground but could only head down and wide under pressure from Diego Rico.
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A shape change looked to have stabilised the hosts - but just before the break Brooks hit an effort from long range only for it to hit Marc Roberts and wrong-foot Neil Etheridge.
Blues’ luck was no better up the other end when Rico diverted Lukas Jutkiewicz’s pass towards his own net but Asmir Begovic clawed away.
The outcome was confirmed early in the second half when McGree lost the ball as Blues tried to break and Bournemouth picked them apart.
Solanke rattled a low shot from the right off the inside of the post and Brooks returned it into the net from the underside of the crossbar.
Blues were given hope ten minutes after the restart when Jeremie Bela sent in a free kick from the right and Hogan lost his man to glance inside the far post.
But in truth it was Tindall’s side who looked more likely to add any further goals. Lukas Jutkiewicz shaved a post with six minutes to go but Blues need a goal-saving tackle from Roberts to deny Dan Gosling.
STARTING FORMATION
5-3-2
PLAYERS
ETHERIDGE 6
Probably the busiest game of his Blues career, beaten for the first goal, wrong-footed for the second and probably didn't even see the third. Very good save to deny Lerma from distance. Kicking a concern.
COLIN 5.5
Bournemouth managed to overload on his side at will in the first 20 minutes and his head was spinning. Settled down a little when Gardner came across to play in front of him and sent over a couple of crosses which might have produced something.
ROBERTS 6
Really unlucky for the second goal but overall up against it with the ultra-sharp Danjuma. Stuck at it and produced a goal saving tackle on Gosling eight yards out.
SAN JOSE 5
Made vital early interception at the near post then moved into midfield after the rejig. Found Bournemouth's pace and mobility too much to handle in the middle of the park. Rightly booked after a third foul in a dangerous position.
DEAN 6.5
Attackers coming at Blues from every angle and had plenty on his hands without an authentic left back to his side. Beaten by Lerma one-on-one in the first half. Carried on battling away against tricky opponents, though.
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BOYD-MUNCE 5.5
Unlucky that his full Championship debut came out of position, at wing back then full back. Doubly unlucky that Brooks chose to have his best game of the season. His dedication and commitment remained undimmed as he showed good character.
GARDNER 6.5
Probably Blues' best player in the first half, which isn't saying a huge amount. Worked his socks off out of possession and tried to break into the box when Blues were on the counter. Took the wrong option with a three-on-three counter in the second half though.
KIEFTENBELD 5
First start of season against opponents who would have plenty of the ball. He rattled around, broke up play at times but in truth Bournemouth ran and played through the middle with ease.
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McGREE 5.5
How different it might have been had he converted his second minute chance. Indeed most of Blues' best attacking positions fell to the 22-year-old and other than an inviting deep cross to Gardner just before half time he couldn't capitalise.
HOGAN 6
Had one or two bright moments early in the first half when he sent over crosses which went unconverted. However, he'd barely been noticeable until he produced a neat finish for 1-3. Looked as though that might spark him into life but he was subbed straight after.
JUTKIEWICZ 5.5
Unable to link effectively with Hogan and didn't win too many physical battles other than the odd flick-on. A long day at the office for Jutkiewicz, which might have been rewarded with a strong turn and shot late on.
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SUBSTITUTES
Bela (for McGree, 53) 7 Immediate impact
Leko (for Hogan, 66) 5.5 The odd bright moment
Not used: Prieto, Sanchez, Toral, Dacres-Cogley, Davis
OPPOSITION
BOURNEMOUTH (4-4-2): Begovic; Stacey, Mepham, Kelly, Rico; Cook (Gosling 38), Lerma; Danjuma, Solanke. Not used: Travers, Smith, Simpson, Riquelme, King, Surridge
GOALS
BLUES: Hogan (55)
BOURNEMOUTH: Danjuma (9), Brooks (42, 50)
THE REF: Jarred Gillett
NEXT UP: Coventry City (a), Friday, November 20, kick-off 7.45pm


birminghammail--2020-11-07--What Jose Mourinho thinks of Slaven Bilic as pressure mounts on West Brom boss

Jose Mourinho is backing West Bromwich Albion boss Slaven Bilic to turn things around at The Hawthorns .
Bilic is under pressure after a winless start to life back in the Premier League for Albion .
West Brom welcome Mourinho 's Tottenham Hotspur to B71 tomorrow ( 12pm ) still looking for their first League victory of the campaign .
Pressure is mounting on Bilic with Albion in 18th place after seven games , losing 2-0 to fellow relegation battlers Fulham last time out .
Reports surfaced on Thursday night claiming that , should Albion sack the former Croatia boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer would be considered for the vacancy .
Mourinho , meanwhile , thinks it is unfair that there is talk of Bilic being sacked after helping Albion back into the top flight .
`` I do n't know if he is under pressure or not , '' Spurs boss Mourinho said .
`` If he is , it is difficult to understand because he has helped the club in such a difficult position after being relegated .
`` He brought them back to the Premier League and we started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
It is also a strange league at the moment .
`` You win a game you are up in the table , you lose one and you are back down again .
So I really do n't understand why he is under pressure , if that is the case .
`` But he is a big boy and he has a lot of experience which can help his club and I am sure he can cope with anything he has to deal with . ''
Bilic yesterday insisted that his players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the task in hand .
`` I have been in football a long time , I am experienced and the pressure is always there , '' he said .
`` The expectations are always high .
I thought we were going to do better as a team and as individuals , but I also knew there was a genuine chance this is us .
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`` What did everyone predict ?
That we are going to be rock bottom .
Rock bottom .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are in the relegation zone by one point .
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No , but are we going to panic and lose confidence and lose belief ?
No . ''

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Jose Mourinho is backing West Bromwich Albion boss Slaven Bilic to turn things around at The Hawthorns.
Bilic is under pressure after a winless start to life back in the Premier League for Albion.
West Brom welcome Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur to B71 tomorrow (12pm) still looking for their first League victory of the campaign.
Pressure is mounting on Bilic with Albion in 18th place after seven games, losing 2-0 to fellow relegation battlers Fulham last time out.
Reports surfaced on Thursday night claiming that, should Albion sack the former Croatia boss, former Birmingham City midfielder and current Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer would be considered for the vacancy.
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Mourinho, meanwhile, thinks it is unfair that there is talk of Bilic being sacked after helping Albion back into the top flight.
"I don't know if he is under pressure or not," Spurs boss Mourinho said. "If he is, it is difficult to understand because he has helped the club in such a difficult position after being relegated.
"He brought them back to the Premier League and we started the season just a couple of months ago. It is also a strange league at the moment.
"You win a game you are up in the table, you lose one and you are back down again. So I really don't understand why he is under pressure, if that is the case.
"But he is a big boy and he has a lot of experience which can help his club and I am sure he can cope with anything he has to deal with."
Bilic yesterday insisted that his players are fired up and remain committed to the task in hand.
"I have been in football a long time, I am experienced and the pressure is always there," he said. "The expectations are always high. I thought we were going to do better as a team and as individuals, but I also knew there was a genuine chance this is us.
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"It doesn't mean we are not a good team - but there are many reasons why this is real for us, why it has happened.
"What did everyone predict? That we are going to be rock bottom. Rock bottom. Are we rock bottom? No. We are in the relegation zone by one point. Am I happy about that? No, but are we going to panic and lose confidence and lose belief? No."