birminghammail--2020-07-03--Dean Smith agrees with Jurgen Klopp after furious interview

Dean Smith agreed with Jurgen Klopp 's assessment , after his Liverpool side were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City on Thursday .
Klopp 's champions were given a guard of honour by City , before conceding three first half-goals on a night to forget for the Reds .
Aston Villa head to Anfield on Sunday , with Smith 's side in desperate need for points at the bottom of the Premier League .
Sign up for our Aston Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here But any suggestions Liverpool could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were quickly to put to bed , when Klopp conducted an unusually frosty post-match interview .
In the chat with Sky Sports , the German claimed his side had as many chances as City and refuted claims that their attitude was wrong .
And Smith backed Klopp 's comments , telling reporters he saw the game the same way .
“ I saw it as he did – they had as many chances as Manchester City and their attitude was spot on , '' he told the club 's official site .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool work really hard [ at Villa Park ] and we were three minutes away from getting the victory ourselves .
“ They will be a little bit sore from getting beat 4-0 , but we know that their attitude is going to be there . ''
One player who wo n't be making the trip to Merseyside is Matt Targett .
The full-back limped out of the defeat to Wolves last time out and although he is unavailable this weekend , the prognosis was more positive than first suggested .
Smith added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it won ’ t be the reported three weeks out .
“ It ’ s not as bad as first feared and he could be back for Crystal Palace .
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Dean Smith agreed with Jurgen Klopp's assessment, after his Liverpool side were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City on Thursday.
Klopp's champions were given a guard of honour by City, before conceding three first half-goals on a night to forget for the Reds.
Aston Villa head to Anfield on Sunday, with Smith's side in desperate need for points at the bottom of the Premier League.
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But any suggestions Liverpool could coast for the remainder of the season were quickly to put to bed, when Klopp conducted an unusually frosty post-match interview.
In the chat with Sky Sports, the German claimed his side had as many chances as City and refuted claims that their attitude was wrong.
And Smith backed Klopp's comments, telling reporters he saw the game the same way.
“I saw it as he did – they had as many chances as Manchester City and their attitude was spot on," he told the club's official site.
“We have a chance, we made Liverpool work really hard [at Villa Park] and we were three minutes away from getting the victory ourselves.
“They will be a little bit sore from getting beat 4-0, but we know that their attitude is going to be there."
One player who won't be making the trip to Merseyside is Matt Targett. The full-back limped out of the defeat to Wolves last time out and although he is unavailable this weekend, the prognosis was more positive than first suggested.
Smith added: “He’s struggling, but it won’t be the reported three weeks out.
“It’s not as bad as first feared and he could be back for Crystal Palace.”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Jude Bellingham latest as wonderboy is linked with Man Utd

Jude Bellingham looks set to reject Manchester United and choose Borussia Dortmund as his next club .
Indeed reports in Germany are saying a deal has already been done for the 17-year-old to leave Birmingham City at the end of the season .
BirminghamLive understands that Borussia have indeed beaten United to the signature of one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , it is our understanding the deal has not yet been finalised and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract Blues will not be commenting publicly on their crown jewel ’ s future .
We have also been told that reports of a £20million fee are on the low side and that the up front money is likely to be nearer the £30m mark .
Any deal is likely to include add-ons which would be significant if Bellingham ’ s career continues on the current trajectory .
The youngster , who celebrated his 17th birthday on Monday , has played 38 times in this his breakthrough season , scoring four goals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so in a variety of positions , most recently in central midfield alongside Gary Gardner .
He will be hoping to remain in the side for this weekend ’ s trip to promotion-chasing Fulham and be part of the remaining half dozen games .
An announcement seems likely at some stage but as things stand the deal has not yet been completed .
Blues supporters are reconciled to losing a generational talent but will want to be adequately compensated for a youngster who has represented and captained England at every age group level @ @ @

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Jude Bellingham looks set to reject Manchester United and choose Borussia Dortmund as his next club.
Indeed reports in Germany are saying a deal has already been done for the 17-year-old to leave Birmingham City at the end of the season.
BirminghamLive understands that Borussia have indeed beaten United to the signature of one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football.
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However, it is our understanding the deal has not yet been finalised and until there is dry ink on a contract Blues will not be commenting publicly on their crown jewel’s future.
We have also been told that reports of a £20million fee are on the low side and that the up front money is likely to be nearer the £30m mark.
Any deal is likely to include add-ons which would be significant if Bellingham’s career continues on the current trajectory.
The youngster, who celebrated his 17th birthday on Monday, has played 38 times in this his breakthrough season, scoring four goals and providing two assists.
He has done so in a variety of positions, most recently in central midfield alongside Gary Gardner.
He will be hoping to remain in the side for this weekend’s trip to promotion-chasing Fulham and be part of the remaining half dozen games.
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An announcement seems likely at some stage but as things stand the deal has not yet been completed.
Blues supporters are reconciled to losing a generational talent but will want to be adequately compensated for a youngster who has represented and captained England at every age group level so far.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Mum who spent lockdown turning her breast milk into soap is now selling it

A mum is set to clean up after she got creative at home during the pandemic and started to make soap out of her BREAST MILK .
Ashley White , 31 , made her first breast milk soap after giving birth to her daughter Mia in April 2020 for her family to use .
Cafe worker Ashley , husband Paul and daughters Mylee , 10 , and Mia , eight-weeks-old , all used the soap during lockdown and love how it makes their skin feel .
She has now been flooded with requests from strangers on the internet who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her very personal products online .
Ashley , from Carnforth , Lancashire , said : `` I wanted to look into other ways of using my milk .
`` My milk coming in was a huge relief so I expressed quite a bit and built up a stash in the freezer .
`` I didn ’ t want my milk going to waste as it felt like a real achievement .
`` I had heard how breast milk products are great for eczema , which my eldest daughter Mylee suffers with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the soap so she could use it .
`` My husband Paul and I only use the soaps on our hands for now whilst we wash Mylee and Mia 's entire bodies with it , although it wo n't be long before we are all using it fully . ''
Ashley melted glycerine in the microwave before slowly adding half a pint of breast milk and a few drops of essential oils to make the soap .
The young mum-of-two then adds dried lavender to the silicone moulds and pours the liquid soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fridge full of soap , Ashley is now considering starting up a business selling her breast milk products after being inundated with interest online .
She said : `` I ’ m definitely considering selling them - I ’ ve had quite a bit of interest off of people wanting to buy them .
`` I am only making the soap for now - I ’ m yet to make lotion , jelly and a milk bath .
`` We have just been using the soap at home at the moment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot and we are finding our hands aren ’ t so dry when using it too .
`` I am thinking about selling the soap as the same price as other handmade soaps are selling for which is about £3 to £4 a bar .
`` The breast milk soap is meant to help with rashes , eczema , acne and sunburn to name a few - it ’ s quite awesome really !
`` I ’ m 99 % sure I will sell the soaps but haven ’ t thought about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just yet .
`` I have n't had any negative backlash for making the soap out of my breast milk - but I 'm sure I will !
`` I have n't told many people in my personal circle about it - one friend has called it ‘ crazy arse soap ’ , but my family want to buy it although I will , of course , give them it to them for free . ''

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A mum is set to clean up after she got creative at home during the pandemic and started to make soap out of her BREAST MILK.
Ashley White, 31, made her first breast milk soap after giving birth to her daughter Mia in April 2020 for her family to use.
Cafe worker Ashley, husband Paul and daughters Mylee, 10, and Mia, eight-weeks-old, all used the soap during lockdown and love how it makes their skin feel.
She has now been flooded with requests from strangers on the internet who want to buy her soap after sharing photos of her very personal products online.
Ashley, from Carnforth, Lancashire, said: "I wanted to look into other ways of using my milk.
"My milk coming in was a huge relief so I expressed quite a bit and built up a stash in the freezer.
"I didn’t want my milk going to waste as it felt like a real achievement.
"I had heard how breast milk products are great for eczema, which my eldest daughter Mylee suffers with, so I looked up how to make the soap so she could use it.
"My husband Paul and I only use the soaps on our hands for now whilst we wash Mylee and Mia's entire bodies with it, although it won't be long before we are all using it fully."
Ashley melted glycerine in the microwave before slowly adding half a pint of breast milk and a few drops of essential oils to make the soap.
(Image: Ashley White / SWNS.COM)
The young mum-of-two then adds dried lavender to the silicone moulds and pours the liquid soap on top until it sets.
With a fridge full of soap, Ashley is now considering starting up a business selling her breast milk products after being inundated with interest online.
She said: "I’m definitely considering selling them - I’ve had quite a bit of interest off of people wanting to buy them.
(Image: Ashley White / SWNS.COM)
"I am only making the soap for now - I’m yet to make lotion, jelly and a milk bath.
"We have just been using the soap at home at the moment and it has been helping Mylee's eczema a lot and we are finding our hands aren’t so dry when using it too.
"I am thinking about selling the soap as the same price as other handmade soaps are selling for which is about £3 to £4 a bar.
(Image: Ashley White / SWNS.COM)
"The breast milk soap is meant to help with rashes, eczema, acne and sunburn to name a few - it’s quite awesome really!
"I’m 99% sure I will sell the soaps but haven’t thought about a business name or anything like that just yet.
"I haven't had any negative backlash for making the soap out of my breast milk - but I'm sure I will!
"I haven't told many people in my personal circle about it - one friend has called it ‘crazy arse soap’, but my family want to buy it although I will, of course, give them it to them for free."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--World's oldest cat dies aged 31 as heartbroken owner pays tribute

The owner of the 'world 's oldest cat ' has paid tribute to him after revealing he has died - aged 31 .
Geriatric moggy Rubble had been with owner Michele Heritage since she got him as a kitten on her 20th birthday .
The pair had been inseparable ever since and Rubble because the oldest feline in the world after reaching 31 years old in May last year .
But Michele , 52 , of Exeter , Devon , who put his incredible longevity down to the fact she never had her own children and pampered him like her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turning 32 .
Paying tribute , she said : `` He would have been 32 in May so it was such an achievement .
`` He was an amazing companion that I had the pleasure to live with for such a long time .
`` I got him just before my 20th birthday when he was a kitten . ''
Rubble beat the record of Scooter , a Siamese Texas , who was named as a record breaker at the age of 30 by the Guinness Book of World before he died in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the record books is Creme Puff who was born on August 3 , 1967 , and lived until August 6 , 2005 – an amazing 38 years and three days .
Michele added : `` We never went down the route of Guinness Book of Records .
I didn ’ t want to do that given his age .
The record wasn ’ t of interest to us .
`` He grew old very quickly towards the end , I said to my husband at Christmas that I think it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had started to stop eating and only drank water .
`` He became very thin .
I went to work as usual and when I got home my husband said Rubble had gone over the road as he did every day and never came back , so we believe he went off to die as cats do .
`` He was a creature of habit , had his favourite places to sleep and liked his food so when that stopped happening , we knew . ''
Michele said she remembers the exact moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be 100 per cent certain of the dates - because it was her 20th birthday .
She added : `` He was part of a litter cat that my sister 's friend had and I had just left home .
`` I was lonely living on my own so got him in as a kitten .
It was in May 1988 .
`` I have always treated him like a child - I do n't have any children and had another cat called Meg - who passed at the age of 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no matter what it is , it does last . ''
The moggy - who lived to the equivalent of nearly 150 human years - was a great big fluffy Maine Coon type cat .

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The owner of the 'world's oldest cat' has paid tribute to him after revealing he has died - aged 31.
Geriatric moggy Rubble had been with owner Michele Heritage since she got him as a kitten on her 20th birthday.
The pair had been inseparable ever since and Rubble because the oldest feline in the world after reaching 31 years old in May last year.
But Michele, 52, of Exeter, Devon, who put his incredible longevity down to the fact she never had her own children and pampered him like her child, has revealed he died before turning 32.
Paying tribute, she said: "He would have been 32 in May so it was such an achievement.
"He was an amazing companion that I had the pleasure to live with for such a long time.
"I got him just before my 20th birthday when he was a kitten."
Rubble beat the record of Scooter, a Siamese Texas, who was named as a record breaker at the age of 30 by the Guinness Book of World before he died in 2016.
The oldest cat ever according to the record books is Creme Puff who was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005 – an amazing 38 years and three days.
Michele added: "We never went down the route of Guinness Book of Records. I didn’t want to do that given his age. The record wasn’t of interest to us.
"He grew old very quickly towards the end, I said to my husband at Christmas that I think it would be last we spend with Rubble. He had started to stop eating and only drank water.
"He became very thin. I went to work as usual and when I got home my husband said Rubble had gone over the road as he did every day and never came back, so we believe he went off to die as cats do.
"He was a creature of habit, had his favourite places to sleep and liked his food so when that stopped happening, we knew."
(Image: Heavitree City Vet / SWNS.com)
Michele said she remembers the exact moment that she first met Rubble and claims to be 100 per cent certain of the dates - because it was her 20th birthday.
She added: "He was part of a litter cat that my sister's friend had and I had just left home.
"I was lonely living on my own so got him in as a kitten. It was in May 1988.
(Image: Heavitree City Vet / SWNS.com)
"I have always treated him like a child - I don't have any children and had another cat called Meg - who passed at the age of 25.
"If you care about something, no matter what it is, it does last."
The moggy - who lived to the equivalent of nearly 150 human years - was a great big fluffy Maine Coon type cat.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--City centre street to PERMANENTLY close in Birmingham

A Birmingham city centre street will be permanently closed on Sunday ( July 5 ) to prepare the area for the city ’ s Curzon Street HS2 station .
The section of Park Street between the junctions of Masshouse Lane and Bordesley Street will be closed permanently , and those travelling through the area are asked to plan ahead .
The street falls on the site of the new planned station which is intended to link Birmingham to London as part of a phased network across the country , scheduled to open from 2029 to 2033 .
Three planning applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were approved in April by Birmingham City Council ’ s planning committee .
Transport for West Midlands ( TfWM ) has said engineers Laing O ’ Rourke and J Murphy ( LM ) will being work on July 5 on behalf of HS2 to prepare the area for the construction of the new station .
The advice from TfWM is to check before travelling for updates on traffic and public transport changes using the West Midlands Network website .
It says “ if you are travelling a short distance , consider whether you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
It states diversions will be in place meaning travellers will still be able to get where they need to go .
More phased work is set to begin over the coming months on roads including Priory Queensway , Fazeley Street and Moor Street Queensway .
TfWM has also said the city council is due to restrict a section of Moor Street Queensway between Moor Street Station and Carrs Lane to all traffic expect buses , cyclists and hackney taxis later this year .
The transport body states “ access for loading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other premises in the area will still be possible , although via different routes in some cases ” .
Anne Shaw , director of network resilience at TfWM : “ We want to make it as easy as possible for people to continue to travel in and around Park Street whilst works are undertaken to prepare for the construction of Curzon Street station and the HS2 railway .
” We are committed to keeping people moving and it will be important to plan ahead and leave more time for your journey.
” Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ The new Curzon Street station will have a hugely beneficial impact on Birmingham and the West Midlands .
“ Partial closure of Park St from July 5 will allow us to make the necessary diversions to street utilities , and prepare the area for full construction to start .
“ We ’ ve made significant progress on the site of the new station , with a massive archaeology programme unearthing a rich tapestry of history from the area , including the world ’ s oldest roundhouse .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that the new station can be built safely and without disrupting existing street services – that work starts now.
” An HS2 recruitment drive is reportedly creating 300 jobs in Birmingham .
The project is intended to increase rail capacity and connectivity nationally - providing an alternative to car , plane travel and road building - while demand for transport grows .
HS2 Ltd , the company responsible for delivering the project , has said it is “ integral to rail projects in the North and Midlands – helping rebalance the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephenson said in April the cost of the phases of HS2 would be £72 billion to £98 billion while the whole life cost would be £108 billion .
Detractors have raised concerns about the environmental impact , with an increase in national CO2 emissions predicted in the short to medium term of the scheme .
This may not be offset by CO2 savings over the first 60 years of operation , according to estimates in a Government review of HS2 earlier this year .
The Court of Appeal will hear broadcaster Chris Packham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission for judicial review of the Prime Minister ’ s decision to proceed with HS2 on July 8 .
Campaign group Extinction Rebellion recently staged a 125-mile walk from Birmingham to London along the proposed HS2 route to protest the plans , including in relation to the impact on wildlife .
Responding to the beginning of preparation work for the Curzon Street station , Verel Rodrigues of Extinction Rebellion Birmingham said : “ HS2 will not provide the kind of green public transport Birmingham needs .
“ We ’ re in a climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could use the £100 billion HS2 price tag to fund public transport that the people of Birmingham could use to travel around our congested city .
”

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A Birmingham city centre street will be permanently closed on Sunday (July 5) to prepare the area for the city’s Curzon Street HS2 station.
The section of Park Street between the junctions of Masshouse Lane and Bordesley Street will be closed permanently, and those travelling through the area are asked to plan ahead.
The street falls on the site of the new planned station which is intended to link Birmingham to London as part of a phased network across the country, scheduled to open from 2029 to 2033.
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Three planning applications for the station and its surrounding landscaping were approved in April by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee.
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has said engineers Laing O’Rourke and J Murphy (LM) will being work on July 5 on behalf of HS2 to prepare the area for the construction of the new station.
The advice from TfWM is to check before travelling for updates on traffic and public transport changes using the West Midlands Network website.
It says “if you are travelling a short distance, consider whether you can walk or cycle to your destination”.
It states diversions will be in place meaning travellers will still be able to get where they need to go.
More phased work is set to begin over the coming months on roads including Priory Queensway, Fazeley Street and Moor Street Queensway.
TfWM has also said the city council is due to restrict a section of Moor Street Queensway between Moor Street Station and Carrs Lane to all traffic expect buses, cyclists and hackney taxis later this year.
The transport body states “access for loading and unloading to Moor Street Station and other premises in the area will still be possible, although via different routes in some cases”.
Anne Shaw, director of network resilience at TfWM: “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to continue to travel in and around Park Street whilst works are undertaken to prepare for the construction of Curzon Street station and the HS2 railway.
”We are committed to keeping people moving and it will be important to plan ahead and leave more time for your journey.”
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Simon Russell, LM’s Project Director, said: “The new Curzon Street station will have a hugely beneficial impact on Birmingham and the West Midlands.
“Partial closure of Park St from July 5 will allow us to make the necessary diversions to street utilities, and prepare the area for full construction to start.
“We’ve made significant progress on the site of the new station, with a massive archaeology programme unearthing a rich tapestry of history from the area, including the world’s oldest roundhouse.
“The story’s next chapter will be to ensure that the new station can be built safely and without disrupting existing street services – that work starts now.”
An HS2 recruitment drive is reportedly creating 300 jobs in Birmingham.
The project is intended to increase rail capacity and connectivity nationally - providing an alternative to car, plane travel and road building - while demand for transport grows.
HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for delivering the project, has said it is “integral to rail projects in the North and Midlands – helping rebalance the UK economy”.
HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson said in April the cost of the phases of HS2 would be £72 billion to £98 billion while the whole life cost would be £108 billion.
Detractors have raised concerns about the environmental impact, with an increase in national CO2 emissions predicted in the short to medium term of the scheme.
This may not be offset by CO2 savings over the first 60 years of operation, according to estimates in a Government review of HS2 earlier this year.
The Court of Appeal will hear broadcaster Chris Packham’s appeal regarding an application for permission for judicial review of the Prime Minister’s decision to proceed with HS2 on July 8.
(Image: NICK WILKINSON/BIRMINGHAM LIVE)
Campaign group Extinction Rebellion recently staged a 125-mile walk from Birmingham to London along the proposed HS2 route to protest the plans, including in relation to the impact on wildlife.
Responding to the beginning of preparation work for the Curzon Street station, Verel Rodrigues of Extinction Rebellion Birmingham said: “HS2 will not provide the kind of green public transport Birmingham needs.
“We’re in a climate and ecological emergency. Just imagine how we could use the £100 billion HS2 price tag to fund public transport that the people of Birmingham could use to travel around our congested city.”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Fulham vs Birmingham City: Live stream, TV channel and team news

Birmingham City ’ s season has suddenly developed a frisson of drama following two poor showings at St Andrew ’ s .
With clubs at the bottom also picking up wins – notably Hull against Middlesbrough on Thursday night – Blues are now six points clear of the relegation zone with half a dozen matches remaining .
The EFL are yet to intervene , with Wigan set for a 12 point deduction and the case against Sheffield Wednesday having already been heard .
But Blues need to be masters of their own destiny and they can take a big step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here As we know the remaining Championship games are being played behind closed doors which has left Bluenoses reaching for their remote controls .
It isn ’ t , Sky are showing two Championship games tomorrow , the East Midlands rivalry between Derby and Nottingham Forest which kicks of at 12.30pm and then Bristol City at home to Cardiff City , which starts at 3pm – the same time as Fulham-Blues .
Can I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Blues TV will be broadcasting the game live .
Season ticket holders have been offered a TV pass for the remaining fixtures or you can buy a one-off pass for £10 by clicking here .
Blues hero Dele Adebola will be summarising .
Pep Clotet will consider making changes to the team so soundly beaten by Huddersfield Town on Wednesday evening .
That could see a change of shape , departing from 4-4-2 against opponents who will dominate possession .
It could also come in terms of personnel , with Marc Roberts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – with the Croat a welcome returnee to what has been a porous midfield since the resumption .

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Birmingham City’s season has suddenly developed a frisson of drama following two poor showings at St Andrew’s.
With clubs at the bottom also picking up wins – notably Hull against Middlesbrough on Thursday night – Blues are now six points clear of the relegation zone with half a dozen matches remaining.
The EFL are yet to intervene, with Wigan set for a 12 point deduction and the case against Sheffield Wednesday having already been heard.
But Blues need to be masters of their own destiny and they can take a big step forward at Fulham on Saturday.
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As we know the remaining Championship games are being played behind closed doors which has left Bluenoses reaching for their remote controls.
Is Blues v Fulham on Sky Sports?
It isn’t, Sky are showing two Championship games today, the East Midlands rivalry between Derby and Nottingham Forest which kicks of at 12.30pm and then Bristol City at home to Cardiff City, which starts at 3pm – the same time as Fulham-Blues.
Can I watch the game anywhere?
You can, Blues TV will be broadcasting the game live. Season ticket holders have been offered a TV pass for the remaining fixtures or you can buy a one-off pass for £10 by clicking here. Blues hero Dele Adebola will be summarising.
Team news
Pep Clotet will consider making changes to the team so soundly beaten by Huddersfield Town on Wednesday evening. That could see a change of shape, departing from 4-4-2 against opponents who will dominate possession.
It could also come in terms of personnel, with Marc Roberts and Ivan Sunjic back available following injury – with the Croat a welcome returnee to what has been a porous midfield since the resumption.
Match odds
Fulham win 8/11
Draw 14/5
Blues win: 15/4


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Tamworth Boxing Club's national campaign against extremism

Tamworth Boxing Club is spearheading a national campaign to help prevent radicalisation and extremism .
The club has received a £9,000 grant from the National Lottery to help with the project , called Prevent .
Though in its infancy , the vision is to roll out the project across the country .
Head coach Alan Keast and his team have worked with Tamworth-based Training Initiative and Alpha Graphics , who have produced leaflets and posters , to deliver the course .
Keast said : “ It ’ s a course we have come up with called Prevent which is aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to include racism as well .
“ It comes under child protection really .
“ If a child is in a position where they are being radicalised then that ’ s child abuse because you can be brainwashing them or persuading them , encouraging them to think of things that are not right and shouldn ’ t be thought of as proper .
“ As soon as we talk about it , people think of , for example , ISIS , but it ’ s about so much more than that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are extremists with different thoughts and anyone who tries to force those on to people , that ’ s when we can have dire consequences .
“ If you impose extreme thoughts on to other people , that ’ s when radicalisation happens .
“ With lockdown , people have become more isolated , feeling alone .
“ They might be on the internet and come across something which they think doesn ’ t look too bad .
“ It ’ s a perfect breeding ground at the minute , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
Radicalisation is done slowly and that ’ s what we have to be careful of.
” Keast added : “ We feel boxing can help .
Generally , across the country , boxing clubs are in the most deprived areas .
“ They have access to a lot of young people and so we feel it ’ s an important campaign .
“ I just think it ’ s great that we can try to make an impact on a national issue.
” Jane Mannox from Training Initiative added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Gowlett formed .
“ We used to work in the Prison Service and started the CIC to work with individuals at risk of re-offending .
“ It took us to paths all across the county , working with hard-to-reach groups in a range of different topic areas .
`` Alan was aware of the work we did and approached us about the extremism and radicalisation training .
“ He discussed his needs for the club and England Boxing .
`` They wanted to get teams across the country trained , supporting boxers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , making them aware of the issues .
“ We designed a course specific for England Boxing and then we had the practicality of delivering it .
“ It was going to be face to face but we ended up having to do it online , which worked well .
“ People were able to access the training when lockdown hit .
“ We supported the training with an AR poster which can go up in all the clubs .
`` It has got augmented reality built into it .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have immediate links to support agencies and police and issues around extremism , so people can spot the warning signs.
” She added : “ It ’ s about making people aware of what ’ s going on around you .
“ Having that awareness allows you to be confident enough to challenge and have confidence in your knowledge to be able to make decisions .
So our training focuses on a number of key points : What is extremism and radicalisation ?
“ Understanding extremism , what it means and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremist is and who is vulnerable and susceptible to radicalisation , which can be anybody .
“ We also looking at recognising signs and behaviours .
And it ’ s also about signposting individuals to the relevant support networks . ''
“ It ’ s been important that we understand the demographics of the clubs who have come on the course because they have been from all over the country and a vast array of different communities .
“ It ’ s important we know about the areas each of the clubs serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relevant and they can identify with them .
“ Radicalisation and extremism , through history , there are hundreds and hundreds of examples but they are not relevant to a lot of people .
“ So it ’ s about looking at recent examples that people can have empathy with.
” England Boxing ’ s Club Support Officer Mick Maguire said Tamworth Boxing club was very much a spearhead for this and so many other campaigns .
He said : “ Tamworth are one of the leaders in the entire country in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the education centre but , aside from that , Tamworth delivered numerous initiatives for all sorts of different progects .
“ The radicalisation programme is the latest and full credit has to go to Alan because he came up with the idea .
“ He saw that there ’ s a need and there was not much offered to help young people in particular . ''
“ A lot of people would give up but he went and researched the subject , put information together and actually devised a programme .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the programme content.
” He added : “ The programme to date has up-skilled 16 deliverers across the country .
“ Those are in the process of delivering to more than 80 attendees .
It ’ s still in its infancy .
“ We are delivering it to smaller numbers , seeing if there ’ s anything to amend and add to it in order to get the absolute best course we can before a bigger roll-out .
”

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Tamworth Boxing Club is spearheading a national campaign to help prevent radicalisation and extremism.
The club has received a £9,000 grant from the National Lottery to help with the project, called Prevent.
Though in its infancy, the vision is to roll out the project across the country.
Head coach Alan Keast and his team have worked with Tamworth-based Training Initiative and Alpha Graphics, who have produced leaflets and posters, to deliver the course.
Keast said: “It’s a course we have come up with called Prevent which is aimed at radicalisation.
“We have altered it to include racism as well.
“It comes under child protection really.
“If a child is in a position where they are being radicalised then that’s child abuse because you can be brainwashing them or persuading them, encouraging them to think of things that are not right and shouldn’t be thought of as proper.
“Radicalisation is a massive issue.
“As soon as we talk about it, people think of, for example, ISIS, but it’s about so much more than that.
“You have the far right movement. There are extremists with different thoughts and anyone who tries to force those on to people, that’s when we can have dire consequences.
“If you impose extreme thoughts on to other people, that’s when radicalisation happens.
“With lockdown, people have become more isolated, feeling alone.
“They might be on the internet and come across something which they think doesn’t look too bad.
“It’s a perfect breeding ground at the minute, just coming out of or still being in Covid-19. Radicalisation is done slowly and that’s what we have to be careful of.”
Keast added: “We feel boxing can help. Generally, across the country, boxing clubs are in the most deprived areas.
“They have access to a lot of young people and so we feel it’s an important campaign.
“I just think it’s great that we can try to make an impact on a national issue.”
Jane Mannox from Training Initiative added: “Project Initiative is a CIC myself and Chris Gowlett formed.
“We used to work in the Prison Service and started the CIC to work with individuals at risk of re-offending.
“It took us to paths all across the county, working with hard-to-reach groups in a range of different topic areas.
"Alan was aware of the work we did and approached us about the extremism and radicalisation training.
“He discussed his needs for the club and England Boxing.
"They wanted to get teams across the country trained, supporting boxers and young people up and down the country, making them aware of the issues.
“We designed a course specific for England Boxing and then we had the practicality of delivering it.
“It was going to be face to face but we ended up having to do it online, which worked well.
“People were able to access the training when lockdown hit.
“We supported the training with an AR poster which can go up in all the clubs.
"It has got augmented reality built into it. You can scan the poster with a phone and you have immediate links to support agencies and police and issues around extremism, so people can spot the warning signs.”
She added: “It’s about making people aware of what’s going on around you.
“Having that awareness allows you to be confident enough to challenge and have confidence in your knowledge to be able to make decisions. So our training focuses on a number of key points: What is extremism and radicalisation?
“Understanding extremism, what it means and how it can present itself. What an extremist is and who is vulnerable and susceptible to radicalisation, which can be anybody.
“We also looking at recognising signs and behaviours. And it’s also about signposting individuals to the relevant support networks."
“It’s been important that we understand the demographics of the clubs who have come on the course because they have been from all over the country and a vast array of different communities.
“It’s important we know about the areas each of the clubs serve so that the examples we give are relevant and they can identify with them.
“Radicalisation and extremism, through history, there are hundreds and hundreds of examples but they are not relevant to a lot of people.
“So it’s about looking at recent examples that people can have empathy with.”
England Boxing’s Club Support Officer Mick Maguire said Tamworth Boxing club was very much a spearhead for this and so many other campaigns.
He said: “Tamworth are one of the leaders in the entire country in terms of community work.
“They have the education centre but, aside from that, Tamworth delivered numerous initiatives for all sorts of different progects.
“The radicalisation programme is the latest and full credit has to go to Alan because he came up with the idea.
“He saw that there’s a need and there was not much offered to help young people in particular."
“A lot of people would give up but he went and researched the subject, put information together and actually devised a programme.
“He found the content and passed that on for the programme content.”
He added: “The programme to date has up-skilled 16 deliverers across the country.
“Those are in the process of delivering to more than 80 attendees. It’s still in its infancy.
“We are delivering it to smaller numbers, seeing if there’s anything to amend and add to it in order to get the absolute best course we can before a bigger roll-out.”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Wetherspoons announces big change to food and hopes you 'won't mind too much'

A big food change has been made in Wetherspoons pubs as boozers re-open across the country from tomorrow .
Pubs will reopen from Saturday July 4 after getting the go ahead from the government under proposals to move into the next phase of the lockdown .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Brits not to `` over do '' it on Saturday after he announced the re-openings last month .
To help health and safety measures , pub chains across the country have had to make huge changes to how they operate .
To keep punters and workers alike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced at boozers across the land .
And Wetherspoons , which is a go-to for British drinkers and diners thanks to its pub grub and cheap drinks , is no different .
This week , it has emerged the pub chain - which operates multiple sites across Birmingham - has made a big change when it comes to its food .
And staff hope punters 'wo n't mind too much ' , they have revealed on Friday , just hours ahead of re-opening and welcoming back customers .
Anyone used to ordering Wetherspoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon as their table is set .
Wetherspoon spokesperson Eddie Gershon explains : `` The ketchup 's different .
We 've had to move from bottles to sachets for obvious reasons - we hope people wo n't mind too much . ''
JD Wetherspoon pubs across England will reopen their doors on July 4 , but anyone who plans on ordering some food to enjoy alongside their pint will notice a big change .
Gershon said : `` The idea is to create a drinking environment which the public will recognise and feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be policing the toilets and we wo n't have staff walking around with a tape measure , we have signs up with very clear directions and our staff will be on hand to answer any questions .
`` What people will find when they come back to their local Wetherspoon is that the atmosphere is still great and the beer still tastes good .
`` That 's what 's they 've been waiting for and we 're very excited to be able to give people that service again . ''

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A big food change has been made in Wetherspoons pubs as boozers re-open across the country from tomorrow.
Pubs will reopen from Saturday July 4 after getting the go ahead from the government under proposals to move into the next phase of the lockdown.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Brits not to "over do" it on Saturday after he announced the re-openings last month.
To help health and safety measures, pub chains across the country have had to make huge changes to how they operate.
To keep punters and workers alike safe, new safety measures have been introduced at boozers across the land.
And Wetherspoons, which is a go-to for British drinkers and diners thanks to its pub grub and cheap drinks, is no different.
This week, it has emerged the pub chain - which operates multiple sites across Birmingham - has made a big change when it comes to its food.
And staff hope punters 'won't mind too much', they have revealed on Friday, just hours ahead of re-opening and welcoming back customers.
Anyone used to ordering Wetherspoon's food may notice one change as soon as their table is set.
Wetherspoon spokesperson Eddie Gershon explains: "The ketchup's different. We've had to move from bottles to sachets for obvious reasons - we hope people won't mind too much."
JD Wetherspoon pubs across England will reopen their doors on July 4, but anyone who plans on ordering some food to enjoy alongside their pint will notice a big change.
Gershon said: "The idea is to create a drinking environment which the public will recognise and feel comfortable in.
"We won't be policing the toilets and we won't have staff walking around with a tape measure, we have signs up with very clear directions and our staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
"What people will find when they come back to their local Wetherspoon is that the atmosphere is still great and the beer still tastes good.
"That's what's they've been waiting for and we're very excited to be able to give people that service again."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Celtic to launch bid for Wolves transfer target - reports

Celtic are ready to make an offer to land Wigan Athletic youngster Joe Gelhardt , according to reports .
The 18-year-old has been fast-tracked into the Latics ’ first team this season after impressing manager Paul Cook .
Gelhardt has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs , with Wolves , Liverpool , Everton and Leicester City all credited with an interest .
For your latest Wolves news sign up to our newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page - or click here He signed a new deal at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him at the DW Stadium until next summer .
However , the shock announcement that Wigan have gone into administration , could mean the Championship outfit are forced to sell some of their most prized assets .
And according to Football Insider , Celtic are preparing to launch a bid in the coming weeks .
Back in November , when he signed his new deal , it was suggested Gelhardt could fetch up to £5million .
But their current financial predicament could mean they are forced to accept a lower fee .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with Gelhardt , ahead of offering him a contract to make the move to Parkhead .

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Celtic are ready to make an offer to land Wigan Athletic youngster Joe Gelhardt, according to reports.
The 18-year-old has been fast-tracked into the Latics’ first team this season after impressing manager Paul Cook.
Gelhardt has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, with Wolves, Liverpool, Everton and Leicester City all credited with an interest.
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He signed a new deal at the end of last year, one that would keep him at the DW Stadium until next summer.
However, the shock announcement that Wigan have gone into administration, could mean the Championship outfit are forced to sell some of their most prized assets.
And according to Football Insider, Celtic are preparing to launch a bid in the coming weeks. Back in November, when he signed his new deal, it was suggested Gelhardt could fetch up to £5million. But their current financial predicament could mean they are forced to accept a lower fee.
It is claimed the Scottish giants will make contact with Gelhardt, ahead of offering him a contract to make the move to Parkhead.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--This Morning drops popular segment from show after string of blunders

This Morning was forced to abandon its popular segment on the ITV1 daytime TV programme today .
Eamonn Holmes was hosting the show alongside wife Ruth Langsford on Friday July 3 .
But the husband and wife duo soon saw the daytime TV favourite descend into all manner of chaos .
Northern Irish presenter Eamonn was left lamenting a comedy of errors , and Ruth looked bemused as the segment played out .
The pair eventually had to abandon Spin To Win - leaving This Morning viewers at home perplexed and frustrated .
Eamonn said : `` If you say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass phrase , you can get a spin on the wheel .
`` Which I do actually very well . ''
Eamonn attempted to ring multiple players - none of whom answered .
The first call went to a recipient 's answer machine , with Eamonn saying : `` That is not the password . ''
And the second rang out completely , causing Eamonn to turn to Ruth and ask : `` What are you doing later ? ''
`` Nobody in ?
No ?
Anybody answering ? ''
Ruth asked producers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` No connection with that one , '' Eamonn fumed .
This Morning airs at 10am on Monday July 6 on ITV1 .

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This Morning was forced to abandon its popular segment on the ITV1 daytime TV programme today.
Eamonn Holmes was hosting the show alongside wife Ruth Langsford on Friday July 3.
But the husband and wife duo soon saw the daytime TV favourite descend into all manner of chaos.
Northern Irish presenter Eamonn was left lamenting a comedy of errors, and Ruth looked bemused as the segment played out.
The pair eventually had to abandon Spin To Win - leaving This Morning viewers at home perplexed and frustrated.
Eamonn said: "If you say what Ruth is thinking, the correct pass phrase, you can get a spin on the wheel.
"Which I do actually very well."
Eamonn attempted to ring multiple players - none of whom answered.
The first call went to a recipient's answer machine, with Eamonn saying: "That is not the password."
And the second rang out completely, causing Eamonn to turn to Ruth and ask: "What are you doing later?"
"It's fun Friday," Ruth joked, wearing a lovely yellow summer dress on Friday's show.
"Nobody in? No? Anybody answering?" Ruth asked producers, before the segment was abandoned.
"No connection with that one," Eamonn fumed.
This Morning airs at 10am on Monday July 6 on ITV1.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Student reunited with precious ring - thanks to lake metal detectorists

A relieved student was reunited with a precious ring he lost while playing in a lake – after it was found by underwater treasure hunters .
Joe Templeton , 21 , was larking about with pals when the gold band – which had been left to him by his late grandfather – flew off his finger .
Devastated Joe spent hours searching for the ring himself after he lost it at Colwick Country Park in Nottingham last Saturday ( 27/6 ) .
He was almost ready to give up before he searched online and came across a team of specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called them and they spent the next day scouring the bottom of the 63-acre lake with their underwater metal detectors and cameras .
After several hours , and many false finds , the team finally found Joe ’ s ring embedded in the thick mud .
The moment Joe was reunited with his late grandfather 's ring was captured on video which was taken by the dive team .
The Nottingham University student said : “ I ’ m so happy , it ’ s saved me a lot of arguments with my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Joe was over the moon , he could n't believe it .
He was very emotional .
“ We were nearly at the stage of giving up , thinking he had trod it in or it is just gone .
We had one more go near the end of the day .
“ He was just ecstatic because he was scared to tell his mom and dad .
He is a lovely guy , a very nice kid so I 'm glad we could help him find it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's on the surface , you 're talking what is in the silts .
“ I said to Joe 'you 're very lucky you did n't cut your feet in the lake ’ because there 's that many bottles , keyrings , sharp little objects .
“ There 's lots of rubble .
You 've got that issue and with a metal detector , it will pick up the smallest tiniest thing .
“ When we 're in the water , you have to sift through that bit of water very carefully .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your fingers .
`` We found sunglasses , phones , all sorts of things .
It does take a while to sift through the lake if you 're looking for something that small.
” Warren runs the underwater treasure hunting company with his step-son Anthony Hanstock , 25 .
Since starting up their business last year the pair have found tons of weird and wacky items in lakes and rivers across the UK .
Mr Palmer added : “ We 've found GoPros cameras , sunglasses , a big red chug boat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old American Adventure theme park lake .
“ People are still wanting to buy that as it 's memorabilia .
You name it , it 's in those rivers and lakes .
“ Under there is a lot of wildlife and things , but then you see what humans are doing to it .
“ On top of the water it looks so nice but underneath it 's a different story .
”

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A relieved student was reunited with a precious ring he lost while playing in a lake – after it was found by underwater treasure hunters.
Joe Templeton, 21, was larking about with pals when the gold band – which had been left to him by his late grandfather – flew off his finger.
Devastated Joe spent hours searching for the ring himself after he lost it at Colwick Country Park in Nottingham last Saturday (27/6).
He was almost ready to give up before he searched online and came across a team of specialist metal detectorists called Underwater Hunters.
Joe called them and they spent the next day scouring the bottom of the 63-acre lake with their underwater metal detectors and cameras.
After several hours, and many false finds, the team finally found Joe’s ring embedded in the thick mud.
The moment Joe was reunited with his late grandfather's ring was captured on video which was taken by the dive team.
The Nottingham University student said: “I’m so happy, it’s saved me a lot of arguments with my family.”
Diver Warren Palmer, 45, said: “Joe was over the moon, he couldn't believe it. He was very emotional.
“We were nearly at the stage of giving up, thinking he had trod it in or it is just gone. We had one more go near the end of the day.
“He was just ecstatic because he was scared to tell his mom and dad. He is a lovely guy, a very nice kid so I'm glad we could help him find it.
(Image: Underwater Hunters / SWNS)
“You're not talking just what's on the surface, you're talking what is in the silts.
“I said to Joe 'you're very lucky you didn't cut your feet in the lake’ because there's that many bottles, keyrings, sharp little objects.
“There's lots of rubble. You've got that issue and with a metal detector, it will pick up the smallest tiniest thing.
“When we're in the water, you have to sift through that bit of water very carefully.
“You have to go through it in your fingers.
(Image: Underwater Hunters / SWNS)
"We found sunglasses, phones, all sorts of things. It does take a while to sift through the lake if you're looking for something that small.”
Warren runs the underwater treasure hunting company with his step-son Anthony Hanstock, 25.
Since starting up their business last year the pair have found tons of weird and wacky items in lakes and rivers across the UK.
Mr Palmer added: “We've found GoPros cameras, sunglasses, a big red chug boat that's 12 years old in an old American Adventure theme park lake.
(Image: Underwater Hunters / SWNS)
“People are still wanting to buy that as it's memorabilia. You name it, it's in those rivers and lakes.
“We found a 25-inch double-ended dildo once.
“Under there is a lot of wildlife and things, but then you see what humans are doing to it.
“On top of the water it looks so nice but underneath it's a different story.”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--M6 chaos as traffic stopped by crash - updates

Drivers are stuck in long queues on the M6 this morning .
The emergency services were at the scene , @ @ @ @ @ Wednesbury , and eight , for the M5 at Great Barr .
Three lanes of @ @ @ @ @ and traffic was stopped for 999 teams to reach the scene .
There were no @ @ @ @ @ but one motorist said police and paramedics were at the location and drivers had turned @ @ @ @ @ England urged drivers to avoid the area with more than three miles of congestion and @ @ @ @ @ .
More as we get it .

Drivers are stuck in long queues on the M6 this morning.
The emergency services were at the scene, between junctions nine, for Wednesbury, and eight, for the M5 at Great Barr.
Three lanes of the northbound carriageway were closed and traffic was stopped for 999 teams to reach the scene.
There were no immediate details of the accident but one motorist said police and paramedics were at the location and drivers had turned their engine off.
Highways England urged drivers to avoid the area with more than three miles of congestion and delays of around an hour.
More as we get it.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--New figures show a higher number of coronavirus cases in Tamworth

Figures released last night showed a huge increase in coronavirus cases in Tamworth - after the data was revised to include all settings where people have been tested .
This is done via pillars 1 and 2 , of which pillar 2 data for England has had duplicate tests for the same person removed by PHE from July 2 .
Under the new method the total number of confirmed cases in Tamworth almost doubled from 186 through to 335 .
This increase was seen across the border in North Warwickshire also as the cases went from 225 up to 330 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were taken into account .
Pillar 1 data comes from the tests carried out in Public Health England ( PHE ) lab and NHS hospital settings .
Pillar 2 tests come from out in the community .
The government is recording testing in all settings via pillars 1 and 2 , of which pillar 2 data for England has had duplicate tests for the same person removed by PHE .
This means that the cumulative total number of UK lab-confirmed cases is now around 30,000 lower than reported on 1 July 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available on GOV.UK .

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Figures released last night showed a huge increase in coronavirus cases in Tamworth - after the data was revised to include all settings where people have been tested.
This is done via pillars 1 and 2, of which pillar 2 data for England has had duplicate tests for the same person removed by PHE from July 2.
Under the new method the total number of confirmed cases in Tamworth almost doubled from 186 through to 335.
This increase was seen across the border in North Warwickshire also as the cases went from 225 up to 330 when both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 cases were taken into account.
Pillar 1 data comes from the tests carried out in Public Health England (PHE) lab and NHS hospital settings. Pillar 2 tests come from out in the community.
The government is recording testing in all settings via pillars 1 and 2, of which pillar 2 data for England has had duplicate tests for the same person removed by PHE.
This means that the cumulative total number of UK lab-confirmed cases is now around 30,000 lower than reported on 1 July 2020.
Information about the different pillars is available on GOV.UK.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--YouTuber unearths 50p coin worth £63k which is leaving experts baffled

A YouTube sensation has unearthed a supposedly collectible 50p coin - worth up to £63,000 .
LadBaby , a YouTube star , took to social media to disclose his discover to fans .
The coin , which has fetched north of £60,000 on auction websites , has left the popular social media sensation pretty shocked .
He told his one million Instagram followers he had unearthed it this week - the same week where coin experts were left baffled by its popularity .
Coin experts have been left with their eyebrows raised after the coin , which depicts the Battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eBay .
They are most surprised , they say , because the coin is not even rare .
LadBaby , a dad-of-two from the East Midlands , collects 50p coins - much to his wife Rox 's amusement .
She `` always winds '' him up because whenever he gets a 50p , he keeps them , the 33-year-old from Nottinghamshire says .
Nottinghamshire Live reports the 2018 Celebrity Dad of the Year told his followers he 'd be willing to sell it on at a discounted rate .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , just DM me '' .
LadBaby , whose real name is Mark Ian Hoyle , has yet to share whether anyone has made an offer on the coin .
But the graphic designer and lifestyle blogger may not bag quite as hefty a price tag for his coin .
Coin experts were baffled when the 50p exchanged hands for £63,100 as there are believed to be a further 6.7 million in circulation .

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A YouTube sensation has unearthed a supposedly collectible 50p coin - worth up to £63,000.
LadBaby, a YouTube star, took to social media to disclose his discover to fans.
The coin, which has fetched north of £60,000 on auction websites, has left the popular social media sensation pretty shocked.
He told his one million Instagram followers he had unearthed it this week - the same week where coin experts were left baffled by its popularity.
Coin experts have been left with their eyebrows raised after the coin, which depicts the Battle of Hastings, sold for £63,000 on eBay.
They are most surprised, they say, because the coin is not even rare.
(Image: PA)
LadBaby, a dad-of-two from the East Midlands, collects 50p coins - much to his wife Rox's amusement.
She "always winds" him up because whenever he gets a 50p, he keeps them, the 33-year-old from Nottinghamshire says.
Nottinghamshire Live reports the 2018 Celebrity Dad of the Year told his followers he'd be willing to sell it on at a discounted rate.
He said: "I'll take 60 grand for it now, just DM me".
LadBaby, whose real name is Mark Ian Hoyle, has yet to share whether anyone has made an offer on the coin.
But the graphic designer and lifestyle blogger may not bag quite as hefty a price tag for his coin.
Coin experts were baffled when the 50p exchanged hands for £63,100 as there are believed to be a further 6.7 million in circulation.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Police may be unable to recruit 20,000 new officers despite Boris promise

Police forces will struggle to recruit the 20,000 new officers promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson , the chief inspector of the nation 's police has warned .
He said there was `` no guarantee that it will be possible in practice '' to recruit so many officers so quickly .
The influx of new officers also means that forces will have to cope with a large number of inexperienced staff .
But the increase in numbers is sorely needed and will benefit police in the long run .
The comments are included in the annual 'State of Policing ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Her Majesty ’ s Chief Inspector of Constabulary .
It comes after the Government set out plans to recruit 20,000 extra officers nationwide , including 6,000 by the end of the 2020-21 financial year .
The Home Office says West Midlands Police will recruit 366 over the course of the year and West Mercia will recruit 93 .
Warwickshire Police will recruit 41 and Staffordshire will recruit 90 .
The Chief Inspector 's report said that because police already need to recruit new officers simply to replace those who retire , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over three years in order to increase the total number by 20,000 .
He warned : `` The police may be given the funding to recruit in such large numbers , but this is no guarantee that it will be possible in practice .
The recruitment process will need considerable effort and resources . ''
And he added : `` The recruitment process will result in a disproportionately high number of inexperienced student officers in response policing , where new police officers usually start their careers .
In some forces , inexperience at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Forty Inexperienced officers may also need to tutor , mentor and supervise student officers .
`` When fully recruited , it will take time for this 20,000-strong cohort to develop the skills and experience it will need to become fully effective . ''
But he stressed that the extra officers would benefit police and the public .
He said : `` An increase in officer numbers on this scale will have a tangible and beneficial effect on the service .
The significance of this should not be underestimated .
Put simply , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet more of the demands it faces .
In every sense , these benefits are welcome . ''

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Police forces will struggle to recruit the 20,000 new officers promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the chief inspector of the nation's police has warned.
He said there was "no guarantee that it will be possible in practice" to recruit so many officers so quickly.
The influx of new officers also means that forces will have to cope with a large number of inexperienced staff. But the increase in numbers is sorely needed and will benefit police in the long run.
The comments are included in the annual 'State of Policing' report, published by Sir Thomas Winsor, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary.
It comes after the Government set out plans to recruit 20,000 extra officers nationwide, including 6,000 by the end of the 2020-21 financial year. The Home Office says West Midlands Police will recruit 366 over the course of the year and West Mercia will recruit 93. Warwickshire Police will recruit 41 and Staffordshire will recruit 90.
The Chief Inspector's report said that because police already need to recruit new officers simply to replace those who retire, they would actually need to recruit 54,000 people over three years in order to increase the total number by 20,000.
He warned: "The police may be given the funding to recruit in such large numbers, but this is no guarantee that it will be possible in practice. The recruitment process will need considerable effort and resources."
And he added: "The recruitment process will result in a disproportionately high number of inexperienced student officers in response policing, where new police officers usually start their careers. In some forces, inexperience at the front line is already a concern. Forty Inexperienced officers may also need to tutor, mentor and supervise student officers.
"When fully recruited, it will take time for this 20,000-strong cohort to develop the skills and experience it will need to become fully effective."
But he stressed that the extra officers would benefit police and the public.
He said: "An increase in officer numbers on this scale will have a tangible and beneficial effect on the service. The significance of this should not be underestimated. Put simply, the police service will be able to meet more of the demands it faces. In every sense, these benefits are welcome."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Aston Villa fans will love Dean Smith’s bold claim ahead of Liverpool

“ I ’ ve still not been relegated as a manager and I don ’ t expect to be this season.
” That ’ s the bold Dean Smith claim that will please fans as Aston Villa ’ s stuttering survival bandwagon stops off at the home of the champions - Liverpool - this weekend .
The Villa boss has been here before , and is prepared to attempt to back that bit of fighting talk .
Not literally here before - mind you - this is his first time enduring a survival battle with his Aston Villa team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to steering a side away from relegation .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here It was a different time , with a different team in a different league , but Smith 's Walsall were eight points adrift at the foot of the League One table when he took charge in January 2011 .
Browbeaten and down on goals , Smith managed to lead the team on a charge through the run-in in .
With twenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only eight , taking seven wins and surviving - in somewhat ugly fashion - by a single point after losing 3-1 to Southampton on the final day of the season .
It 's not League One anymore .
Walsall are n't facing Wycombe , or Port Vale , or MK Dons .
It 's Villa .
It 's the Premier League , and Villa need to find a result against one of the best English XIs in recent memory to kickstart their survival battle .
A trip to Anfield and a battle against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is n't that history - and neither are Villa .
The past has given Smith small comforts , and context has been key .
While Villa have been sluggish throughout the campaign are dropped plenty of points , they are not yet cut away from the pack .
`` I ’ ve been in great escapes before , being eight points adrift , '' said Smith before the coming Liverpool clash , reflecting on his Bescot days .
`` This isn ’ t being adrift , this is a six-team battle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the bottom six who have won a game and both of them have been in the last minute with Brighton vs Arsenal and West Ham vs Chelsea .
We ’ re all battling for points . ''
It needs mentioning once that this is n't Walsall .
Villa have a lot more to lose .
They are almost certain to hand-deliver key players to other teams if they go down .
Chunks of investment will be lost , with recent signings seeking potential departures .
The big , and backed , project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can only rely on what you know , and the Villa gaffer is hoping to lean on that to get the most from his team - a team that has struggled to bind as a unified - and strong - force throughout a difficult campaign .
`` I took over and we were eight points adrift .
The following season was a battle as well .
We managed to come through that by being a team that was together .
You say it wasn ’ t as big but , for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa now ) . ''
Villa are on the ropes , for sure .
While the team has ( or had ) bite , it has also conceded the most goals in the league ( alongside Norwich ) , lost points from leading positions , committed plenty of disastrous mistakes and conceded the highest quality chances ( xG measured ) in the top tier - there is hope .
Hope that the side can find results where it could not before , hope that they can suddenly score , hope that they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
Hope is what keeps a dream alive , and like Walsall were in 2011 - Aston Villa have one eye on the dream , and the other on doom of a certain kind .
The dreams , of course , are different - but the past comes into view once more .
When Smith helped save Walsall , they grew .
They found their feet and settled .
They aimed for promotion - and in Smith 's own words harboured an 'impossible dream ' of Premier League football .
Nothing was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and nothing is off the cards at Villa Park .
`` We have seen a better Villa after the break , '' added Smith .
`` The points tally has n't shown that , we played Wolves last week and they are pushing for the Champions League and there was nothing between the two teams .
The only quality on show was the goal .
`` If we manage to stay up this season , which I believe we will , there will be a better Aston Villa next year . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then comes the disappointment , and then ?
Then , the fighting talk .
Villa 's dream , Dean Smith 's own dream , could be due a big setback if recent results combine with their own frustrations to condemn them .
Smith has n't fallen down a tier with a club and as they say , there 's a first time for everything .
However , after a few Houdini inspired years from the club - avoiding administration and winning ten games in a row to achieve an unthinkable promotion - you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over , yet .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Ashley Preece, James Rushton)

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“I’ve still not been relegated as a manager and I don’t expect to be this season.”
That’s the bold Dean Smith claim that will please fans as Aston Villa’s stuttering survival bandwagon stops off at the home of the champions - Liverpool - this weekend.
The Villa boss has been here before, and is prepared to attempt to back that bit of fighting talk.
Not literally here before - mind you - this is his first time enduring a survival battle with his Aston Villa team, but it's not his first rodeo when it comes to steering a side away from relegation.
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It was a different time, with a different team in a different league, but Smith's Walsall were eight points adrift at the foot of the League One table when he took charge in January 2011.
Browbeaten and down on goals, Smith managed to lead the team on a charge through the run-in in. With twenty fives games left, the Swifts lost only eight, taking seven wins and surviving - in somewhat ugly fashion - by a single point after losing 3-1 to Southampton on the final day of the season.
It's not League One anymore. Walsall aren't facing Wycombe, or Port Vale, or MK Dons.
It's Villa. It's the Premier League, and Villa need to find a result against one of the best English XIs in recent memory to kickstart their survival battle.
A trip to Anfield and a battle against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool beckons, but this isn't that history - and neither are Villa.
Yet.
The past has given Smith small comforts, and context has been key. While Villa have been sluggish throughout the campaign are dropped plenty of points, they are not yet cut away from the pack.
"I’ve been in great escapes before, being eight points adrift," said Smith before the coming Liverpool clash, reflecting on his Bescot days.
"This isn’t being adrift, this is a six-team battle. There’s only been two teams in the bottom six who have won a game and both of them have been in the last minute with Brighton vs Arsenal and West Ham vs Chelsea. We’re all battling for points."
It needs mentioning once that this isn't Walsall. Villa have a lot more to lose. They are almost certain to hand-deliver key players to other teams if they go down. Chunks of investment will be lost, with recent signings seeking potential departures. The big, and backed, project could face being scrapped.
However, you can only rely on what you know, and the Villa gaffer is hoping to lean on that to get the most from his team - a team that has struggled to bind as a unified - and strong - force throughout a difficult campaign.
"Everyday you draw on experiences," added Smith.
"I took over and we were eight points adrift. The following season was a battle as well. We managed to come through that by being a team that was together. You say it wasn’t as big but, for me, it was as big (as Villa now)."
Villa are on the ropes, for sure. While the team has (or had) bite, it has also conceded the most goals in the league (alongside Norwich), lost points from leading positions, committed plenty of disastrous mistakes and conceded the highest quality chances (xG measured) in the top tier - there is hope.
Hope that the side can find results where it could not before, hope that they can suddenly score, hope that they can finally deliver on the quality of chances made. Hope is what keeps a dream alive, and like Walsall were in 2011 - Aston Villa have one eye on the dream, and the other on doom of a certain kind.
The dreams, of course, are different - but the past comes into view once more.
When Smith helped save Walsall, they grew. They found their feet and settled. They aimed for promotion - and in Smith's own words harboured an 'impossible dream' of Premier League football. Nothing was off the cards before Brentford came knocking, and nothing is off the cards at Villa Park.
"We have seen a better Villa after the break," added Smith.
"The points tally hasn't shown that, we played Wolves last week and they are pushing for the Champions League and there was nothing between the two teams. The only quality on show was the goal.
"If we manage to stay up this season, which I believe we will, there will be a better Aston Villa next year."
So, first comes the hope. Then comes the disappointment, and then? Then, the fighting talk.
Villa's dream, Dean Smith's own dream, could be due a big setback if recent results combine with their own frustrations to condemn them. Smith hasn't fallen down a tier with a club and as they say, there's a first time for everything.
However, after a few Houdini inspired years from the club - avoiding administration and winning ten games in a row to achieve an unthinkable promotion - you get the feeling that it's not over, yet.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Why Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips isn't watching West Brom's games

Leeds United have their sights set on the Championship title but they are n't keeping an eye on what 's going on elsewhere .
Matches are being staggered with different kick-off times meaning teams can go clear before being reigned back in .
Leeds United drew 1-1 with Luton Town on Tuesday night with second placed West Bromwich Albion winning 3-0 at Sheffield Wednesday later on that evening .
Those results put Albion just one point behind Leeds at the summit of the second tier in the battle for the League title .
Albion are five points clear of Brentford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not that Kavin Phillips is interested in what 's happening at The Hawthorns .
Indeed , he even asked reporters how Slaven Bilic 's side got on in Sheffield in midweek .
`` To be honest I did n't even watch it , '' Phillips , speaking to The Independent said of Albion 's win at Hillsborough .
`` I do n't even know the score .
What was the score ?
`` I try not to look at the other results , I try to just focus on our games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on anybody else .
`` I 'd rather not know .
It just adds more pressure if we feel teams are creeping up behind us .
I 'd rather not think about it . ''
Phillips , a summer transfer target for Aston Villa , has been a key part of Marcelo Bielsa 's side this season .

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Leeds United have their sights set on the Championship title but they aren't keeping an eye on what's going on elsewhere.
Matches are being staggered with different kick-off times meaning teams can go clear before being reigned back in.
Leeds United drew 1-1 with Luton Town on Tuesday night with second placed West Bromwich Albion winning 3-0 at Sheffield Wednesday later on that evening.
Those results put Albion just one point behind Leeds at the summit of the second tier in the battle for the League title.
Albion are five points clear of Brentford with six games left of the campaign, not that Kavin Phillips is interested in what's happening at The Hawthorns.
Indeed, he even asked reporters how Slaven Bilic 's side got on in Sheffield in midweek.
"To be honest I didn't even watch it," Phillips, speaking to The Independent said of Albion's win at Hillsborough.
"I don't even know the score. What was the score?
"I try not to look at the other results, I try to just focus on our games and how we're doing and not focus on anybody else.
"I'd rather not know. It just adds more pressure if we feel teams are creeping up behind us. I'd rather not think about it."
Phillips, a summer transfer target for Aston Villa, has been a key part of Marcelo Bielsa's side this season.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's verdict on Aston Villa & Jack Grealish

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is preparing for a different Aston Villa test than previous ones his side have faced this season .
Dean Smith has deployed captain and talisman Jack Grealish in the middle for the last few matches as opposed to shunting him out wide .
Villa have restarted their campaign without a win in four matches and face a Liverpool side on Sunday hurting from a 4-0 humbling by Manchester City only days after Pep Guardiola 's 2018-19 Premier League champions relinquished the title .
Klopp knows that it is down to his side to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 points clear of City and has acknowledged that the test posed by Villa will be different given the alteration of Grealish 's position .
`` Bringing Jack Grealish in his best position , maybe , we have to prepare for different stuff , '' he told the Liverpool Echo .
`` If some said rhythm is better than a break then City had the advantage but if it 's the other way round we have to show Villa that is not the case .
`` Usually in games against the top six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball but it is about what they do with it .
`` We need solutions for that and we have to find them again on Sunday . ''
The last League meeting between the sides ended with Liverpool winning despite being behind until the 87th minute .
Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane netted in the space of seven minutes to leave Villa shell-shocked .
`` Villa Park was a special game when people speak in 10 years about this season , '' Klopp continued .
`` It was a key moment of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game .
Very important for us .
Villa were in a good moment and since then a lot of things changed .
We ca n't use it to prepare . ''

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is preparing for a different Aston Villa test than previous ones his side have faced this season.
Dean Smith has deployed captain and talisman Jack Grealish in the middle for the last few matches as opposed to shunting him out wide.
Villa have restarted their campaign without a win in four matches and face a Liverpool side on Sunday hurting from a 4-0 humbling by Manchester City only days after Pep Guardiola's 2018-19 Premier League champions relinquished the title.
Klopp knows that it is down to his side to find the form and performance that got them 23 points clear of City and has acknowledged that the test posed by Villa will be different given the alteration of Grealish 's position.
"Bringing Jack Grealish in his best position, maybe, we have to prepare for different stuff," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"If some said rhythm is better than a break then City had the advantage but if it's the other way round we have to show Villa that is not the case.
"They make the pitch big."
"Usually in games against the top six they don't have much of the ball but it is about what they do with it.
"We need solutions for that and we have to find them again on Sunday."
The last League meeting between the sides ended with Liverpool winning despite being behind until the 87th minute.
Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane netted in the space of seven minutes to leave Villa shell-shocked.
"Villa Park was a special game when people speak in 10 years about this season," Klopp continued.
"It was a key moment of the season. I remember a lot of the game. Very important for us. Villa were in a good moment and since then a lot of things changed. We can't use it to prepare."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Blues fans react to reports Jude Bellingham has signed for Borussia Dortmund

It was being reported last night that Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham has agreed to move to Borussia Dortmund .
Speculation has been surrounding the future for a while now with Manchester United heavily linked .
Reports in German newspaper Bild last night claimed that a deal had been done and that Bellingham was on his way to the Bundesliga .
However , BirminghamLive understands that the move has not been completed just yet and that reports of a £20 million fee are wide of the mark .
The figure is more likely to be around £30m for a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bellingham , who has only just turned 17 , has played 38 matches scoring four goals from central midfield this season .
And Blues fans have been having their say on the rumours .
`` Hopefully they put a sell-on clause in deal , '' one said .
`` Great business for Blues especially given the financial mess we have been in , '' said another .
`` I wish Jude Bellingham a fantastic future Congratulations , lad .
Onwards and upwards . ''
`` Good luck to the lad , I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third fan said .
`` That is the best move for Jude in terms of his development , '' added another .
`` Of course I would much rather see him stay at Blues . ''
`` Best of luck to him - deserves to be playing at a better level , '' said a fifth fan while another added : `` He 's got a bright future ahead of him . ''

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It was being reported last night that Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham has agreed to move to Borussia Dortmund.
Speculation has been surrounding the future for a while now with Manchester United heavily linked.
Reports in German newspaper Bild last night claimed that a deal had been done and that Bellingham was on his way to the Bundesliga.
However, BirminghamLive understands that the move has not been completed just yet and that reports of a £20 million fee are wide of the mark.
The figure is more likely to be around £30m for a player who has burst onto the scene.
Bellingham, who has only just turned 17, has played 38 matches scoring four goals from central midfield this season.
And Blues fans have been having their say on the rumours.
"Hopefully they put a sell-on clause in deal," one said.
"Great business for Blues especially given the financial mess we have been in," said another. "I wish Jude Bellingham a fantastic future Congratulations, lad. Onwards and upwards."
"Good luck to the lad, I hope he does well for himself," a third fan said.
"That is the best move for Jude in terms of his development," added another. "Of course I would much rather see him stay at Blues."
"Best of luck to him - deserves to be playing at a better level," said a fifth fan while another added: "He's got a bright future ahead of him."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Landlord discovers empty property used to grow cannabis

A landlord discovered one of his vacant Bilston properties had been turned into a cannabis farm .
The surprise find was made at the Wellington Road home earlier today ( Friday , July 3 ) .
More than 20 illicit plants had been grown inside the empty property .
West Midlands Police said no arrests have been made at this stage .
The team from Bilston Police shared photographs from the scene on Twitter - which can be seen above .
An accompanying post said : `` Officers have started their shift today by attending an address in Bilston where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been found in a vacant property . ''
Anyone with information about the find should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity , contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
This is the second cannabis farm to be busted in the Black Country in the last 24 hours .
A crop worth approximately £500,000 was uncovered by police in Wednesbury on Thursday , July 2 .
Cops found around 500 plants growing inside an industrial unit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A landlord discovered one of his vacant Bilston properties had been turned into a cannabis farm.
The surprise find was made at the Wellington Road home earlier today (Friday, July 3).
More than 20 illicit plants had been grown inside the empty property.
West Midlands Police said no arrests have been made at this stage.
The team from Bilston Police shared photographs from the scene on Twitter - which can be seen above.
An accompanying post said: "Officers have started their shift today by attending an address in Bilston where a cannabis grow of 22 plants has been found in a vacant property."
Anyone with information about the find should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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This is the second cannabis farm to be busted in the Black Country in the last 24 hours.
A crop worth approximately £500,000 was uncovered by police in Wednesbury on Thursday, July 2.
Cops found around 500 plants growing inside an industrial unit in Potters Lane, just before 7pm.