birminghammail--2020-07-11--West Brom player ratings as Albion are held at Blackburn

West Brom dropped two precious points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers .
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don ’ t let Brentford in , after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off .
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here , and indeed the visitors should have put the game to bed into the second half , before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once the game had settled down .
Pereira , excellent , picked out Austin inside the area , but the centre forward could only fire wide of goal when well placed .
Austin , who had two goals in his last three matches before today , was again guilty of not giving Albion the lead when he was played in on goal and fired straight at Walton .
The striker did , though , play a key role in the Baggies taking the lead before the break ; O ’ Shea lifted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto it .
The Brazilian beat his man and laid it onto Austin , who was crowded out , so he intelligently lifted the ball to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking .
He applied an excellent volley to the dipping ball that went under keeper Walton .
The beginning of the second half saw Albion dominate - but they failed to find that elusive second goal which would have more than likely ended the game as a contest .
Krovinovic hit the post when Walton could only parry a Pereira strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made to pay for their failure to find the net .
Tony Mowbray made four substitutes in one go , and two of them combined for the equaliser when Sam Gallagher found Rothwell with too much space and time .
He rifled the ball low past Johnstone .
Here are the player ratings .
Indecisive on a couple of occasions in the first half , when he didn ’ t come when he should ’ ve done and then did when he shouldn ’ t have !
One excellent parry at his back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end when he made himself big and denied Davenport in a one on one .
Started the move that led to the opening goal .
As sturdy a performance as you ’ d expect from the Irishman , who almost caught Walton off guard with a strike from range that was tipped away .
A relatively stress free first half , save for one situation where Danny Graham was left unmarked and Johnstone bailed his defenders out .
Was caught out of position by Gallagher as Rovers drew level , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too and the cleared a Holtby back-heel off the line .
A couple of misplaced passed in the first half which invited unnecessary pressure , but he cancelled those out with a couple of excellent cross-field diagonal balls .
Was kept honest by the tricky and lively Armstrong , who Ajayi towered over .
Put himself about with a number of committed challenges and headers .
As usual he was an outlet down the left hand side , occasionally offering Grosicki an extra option on the left .
The deepest of the midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw plenty of the ball early on , and used it well largely , though there were one or two uncharacteristic misplaced passes and he was a little to casual in dangerous areas .
Did combine well with Pereira and Krovinovic .
Caught Rankin-Costello late when he slipped while challenging the defender - was booked .
Should have doubled the lead before half time when fed by Pereira .
Albion lost a little composure were deprived of his leadership qualities when he went off .
Actually quite a quiet start by the Croat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , without having a major impact - until the goal itself , that is .
Wonderful first-time finish to hand Albion the lead .
Really should ’ ve scored when he hit the post from close range .
Utilised on the right hand side , he was given plenty of attention by Rankin-Costello .
Played one fabulously executed pass into the feet of Austin , who ought to have scored , then played anther superb hand in the opening goal .
Demonstrated his pace time and again on the left , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an attacking sense .
Might ’ ve made a better decision in a two-on-two situation as Albion countered their hosts , which left Pereira frustrated .
Final ball was lacking again when well placed on the left .
One very decent chance in the opening stages should ’ ve brought about an Albion lead , but Austin couldn ’ t convert .
An even better opening followed , but again Austin fired straight at the keeper .
His awareness to pick out Krovinovic for the opening goal was commendable .
Chased down Blackburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure .
Should ’ ve scored - fluffed his lines immediately after Blackburn ’ s equaliser and then volleyed straight at Walton .
Also lashed the ball into the side netting .
Couldn ’ t offer any sort of outlet up top after he replaced Austin .
One chance to put a ball into the path of Robinson at the death , but his pass was very poor .
Wasn ’ t able to make any significant impact on the match .
Had a chance to late on , but his cross with @ @ @ @ @

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West Brom dropped two precious points as their recent winning run came to an end at Blackburn Rovers.
The Baggies will now need three more points in a crunch match with Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday to ensure that they don’t let Brentford in, after they posted another victory at Derby in the lunch-time kick off.
Filip Krovinovic opened the scoring here, and indeed the visitors should have put the game to bed into the second half, before Joe Rothwell was afforded the freedom of the penalty are to level things up.
Albion took control of proceedings, once the game had settled down. Pereira, excellent, picked out Austin inside the area, but the centre forward could only fire wide of goal when well placed.
Austin, who had two goals in his last three matches before today, was again guilty of not giving Albion the lead when he was played in on goal and fired straight at Walton.
The striker did, though, play a key role in the Baggies taking the lead before the break; O’Shea lifted the ball over the top and Pereira raced onto it. The Brazilian beat his man and laid it onto Austin, who was crowded out, so he intelligently lifted the ball to the back post where Krovinovic was lurking.
He applied an excellent volley to the dipping ball that went under keeper Walton.
The beginning of the second half saw Albion dominate - but they failed to find that elusive second goal which would have more than likely ended the game as a contest.
Krovinovic hit the post when Walton could only parry a Pereira strike, and perhaps inevitably the Baggies were made to pay for their failure to find the net.
Tony Mowbray made four substitutes in one go, and two of them combined for the equaliser when Sam Gallagher found Rothwell with too much space and time. He rifled the ball low past Johnstone.
Here are the player ratings.
Albion 4-3-3
Johnstone 7
Indecisive on a couple of occasions in the first half, when he didn’t come when he should’ve done and then did when he shouldn’t have! One excellent parry at his back post to deny Graham.
Enormous save at the end when he made himself big and denied Davenport in a one on one.
O’Shea 6
Started the move that led to the opening goal. As sturdy a performance as you’d expect from the Irishman, who almost caught Walton off guard with a strike from range that was tipped away.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Bartley 6
A relatively stress free first half, save for one situation where Danny Graham was left unmarked and Johnstone bailed his defenders out. Was caught out of position by Gallagher as Rovers drew level, but made an important block to deny Gallagher too and the cleared a Holtby back-heel off the line.
Ajayi 7
A couple of misplaced passed in the first half which invited unnecessary pressure, but he cancelled those out with a couple of excellent cross-field diagonal balls.
Was kept honest by the tricky and lively Armstrong, who Ajayi towered over.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Townsend 6
Put himself about with a number of committed challenges and headers. As usual he was an outlet down the left hand side, occasionally offering Grosicki an extra option on the left.
Sawyers 6
The deepest of the midfield three as you might expect. He saw plenty of the ball early on, and used it well largely, though there were one or two uncharacteristic misplaced passes and he was a little to casual in dangerous areas.
Did combine well with Pereira and Krovinovic.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Livermore 6
Caught Rankin-Costello late when he slipped while challenging the defender - was booked. Should have doubled the lead before half time when fed by Pereira. Albion lost a little composure were deprived of his leadership qualities when he went off.
Krovinovic 6
Actually quite a quiet start by the Croat. Knitted moves together and mopped things up, without having a major impact - until the goal itself, that is. Wonderful first-time finish to hand Albion the lead.
Really should’ve scored when he hit the post from close range.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Pereira 8*
Utilised on the right hand side, he was given plenty of attention by Rankin-Costello. Played one fabulously executed pass into the feet of Austin, who ought to have scored, then played anther superb hand in the opening goal.
A joy to watch here.
Grosicki 6
Demonstrated his pace time and again on the left, both running back to cover Townsend and in an attacking sense. Might’ve made a better decision in a two-on-two situation as Albion countered their hosts, which left Pereira frustrated. Final ball was lacking again when well placed on the left.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Austin 7
One very decent chance in the opening stages should’ve brought about an Albion lead, but Austin couldn’t convert. An even better opening followed, but again Austin fired straight at the keeper.
His awareness to pick out Krovinovic for the opening goal was commendable. Chased down Blackburn’s ball carriers to kill off pressure.
Subs
Diangana (for Grosicki 59) 5
Should’ve scored - fluffed his lines immediately after Blackburn’s equaliser and then volleyed straight at Walton. Also lashed the ball into the side netting.
Robson-Kanu (for Austin 59) 4
Couldn’t offer any sort of outlet up top after he replaced Austin. One chance to put a ball into the path of Robinson at the death, but his pass was very poor.
Harper (for Livermore 68) 4
Wasn’t able to make any significant impact on the match. Had a chance to late on, but his cross with teammates waiting was woeful.
Robinson (for Krovinovic 80)
Subs not used: Bond, Furlong, Phillips, Brunt, Hegazi
Blackburn : Walton; Nyambe (Bennett), Adarabioyo, Lenihan, Rankin-Costello; Travis, Johnson (Gallagher 61), Downing, Armstrong (Holtby 61); Samuel (Rothwell 61), Graham
Subs not used: Leutwiler, Mulgrew, Davenport, Buckley, Carter
GOALS
Blackburn - Rothwell 63; Albion - Krovinovic 41
The ref: Jarred Gillett
Up next: Fulham - Tuesday 14 July - 5pm


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Latest coronavirus update on symptoms to look for and how to book a test

During the coronavirus pandemic , we have all been looking out for signs in ourselves or others that we might have the infection .
The list of possible symptoms continues to be updated by health experts as they learn more about this new disease .
One of the main clues that you have Covid-19 is a high temperature - this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back ( you do not need to actually measure your temperature ) .
Another is a new , continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes in 24 hours ( if you usually have a cough , it may be worse than usual ) .
And on May 18 , loss or change to your sense of smell or taste was added to the list .
This means you 've noticed you can not smell or taste anything , or things smell or taste different to normal .
But there are other symptoms too that you may not be aware of yet .
According to the World Health Organisation , the most common symptoms are : Note the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It adds a list of less common symptoms .
These are : • a rash on skin , or discolouration of fingers or toes And it says serious symptoms of Covid-19 are as follows : The WHO urges people to seek immediate medical attention if they have serious symptoms .
Those with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy are told to manage their symptoms at home .
On average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show , but it can take up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment .
Older people , and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease , diabetes , chronic respiratory disease , and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness .
`` The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the virus , the disease it causes and how it spreads .
Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The Covid-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes , so it ’ s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette ( for example , by coughing into a flexed elbow ) . ''
Use our coronavirus widget below to get latest updates on the infection from your postcode area .
What to do if you have symptoms NHS advice if you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus is as follows : • Stay at home ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home or have visitors .
Anyone you live with , and anyone in your support bubble , must also self-isolate .
• Get a test – get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible .
Anyone you live with , and anyone in your support bubble , should also get a test if they have symptoms .
Use the NHS online service - or call them on 111 - if you 're not sure what to do .
The NHS says you should not go to a GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have symptoms , as you could spread the virus to others .
How to get tested After first noticing symptoms , you have four days to book a drive-through or walk-through test at a test site or order a home test kit .
Order the kit by 3pm on Day 4 to make sure you can do the test in the first five days .
On Day 5 , it 's too late to order a home test but you can still book a test at a test site .
After the fifth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says it 's too late to ask to get tested .

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During the coronavirus pandemic, we have all been looking out for signs in ourselves or others that we might have the infection.
The list of possible symptoms continues to be updated by health experts as they learn more about this new disease.
One of the main clues that you have Covid-19 is a high temperature - this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to actually measure your temperature).
Another is a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
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And on May 18, loss or change to your sense of smell or taste was added to the list.
This means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
But there are other symptoms too that you may not be aware of yet.
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According to the World Health Organisation, the most common symptoms are:
fever.
dry cough
tiredness
Note the inclusion of tiredness in that list.
It adds a list of less common symptoms. These are:
aches and pains
sore throat
diarrhoea
conjunctivitis
headache
loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
And it says serious symptoms of Covid-19 are as follows:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure
loss of speech or movement
The WHO urges people to seek immediate medical attention if they have serious symptoms.
Those with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy are told to manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, but it can take up to 14 days.
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WHO said: "Most people infected with the Covid-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.
"Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
"The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
"The Covid-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practise respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow)."
Use our coronavirus widget below to get latest updates on the infection from your postcode area.
What to do if you have symptoms
NHS advice if you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus is as follows:
Stay at home (self-isolate) – do not leave your home or have visitors. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also self-isolate.
Get a test – get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, should also get a test if they have symptoms.
Use the NHS online service - or call them on 111 - if you're not sure what to do.
The NHS says you should not go to a GP surgery, hospital or pharmacy if you have symptoms, as you could spread the virus to others.
How to get tested
After first noticing symptoms, you have four days to book a drive-through or walk-through test at a test site or order a home test kit.
Order the kit by 3pm on Day 4 to make sure you can do the test in the first five days.
On Day 5, it's too late to order a home test but you can still book a test at a test site.
After the fifth day of having symptoms, the NHS says it's too late to ask to get tested.
Apply online for a test here.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Three Birmingham people charged with drugs and firearm offences

Three people from Birmingham arrested as part of National Crime Agency led operation have been charged with separate drugs and firearms offences .
Michael Earp , 29 , Danyal Aziz , 26 and Nicole Rhone will be brought before the courts after the UK-wide Operation Venetic which also involved West Midlands Police .
Rhone , 26 , was arrested after a Skorpian sub-machine gun and ammunition was seized in Yardley Green Road , Bordesley , on May 17 .
She was charged with possession of an automatic firearm and ammunition and released on bail .
She is due to appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Aziz was arrested at an address in Pelham Road , Stechford , on June 26 .
He was remanded to custody after being charged with conspiring to possess drugs , an automatic firearm and ammunition .
He is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on July 24 .
Earp , of Pear Tree Road , Shard End , was detained by National Crime Agency officers at an address in Kings Norton on Friday , July 10 .
He was charged with conspiring to possess drugs , an automatic firearm and ammunition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court today , Saturday , July 11 and will be back at Birmingham Crown Court on August 10 .
So far Operation Venetic has seen more than 750 people arrested across the UK .
It followed the `` infiltration of an encrypted communications platform '' , the National Crime Agency said .

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Three people from Birmingham arrested as part of National Crime Agency led operation have been charged with separate drugs and firearms offences.
Michael Earp, 29, Danyal Aziz, 26 and Nicole Rhone will be brought before the courts after the UK-wide Operation Venetic which also involved West Midlands Police.
Rhone, 26, was arrested after a Skorpian sub-machine gun and ammunition was seized in Yardley Green Road, Bordesley, on May 17.
She was charged with possession of an automatic firearm and ammunition and released on bail. She is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on June 27.
Aziz was arrested at an address in Pelham Road, Stechford, on June 26. He was remanded to custody after being charged with conspiring to possess drugs, an automatic firearm and ammunition.
He is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on July 24.
Earp, of Pear Tree Road, Shard End, was detained by National Crime Agency officers at an address in Kings Norton on Friday, July 10.
He was charged with conspiring to possess drugs, an automatic firearm and ammunition.
He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates’ court today, Saturday, July 11 and will be back at Birmingham Crown Court on August 10.
So far Operation Venetic has seen more than 750 people arrested across the UK .
It followed the "infiltration of an encrypted communications platform", the National Crime Agency said.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Hodgson sends brutal warning to Aston Villa ahead of Palace clash

Aston Villa know time is running out in their bid to pull off a Premier League relegation escape .
Villa were defeated 3-0 at home to Manchester United on Thursday and results since then mean they sit seven points from safety .
Dean Smith 's side have four matches left to pull off an unlikely turnaround after the head coach admitted for the first time after the loss to United that his team 's future is now out of their own hands .
`` Every game 's must-win , '' he said .
`` We 've got four games left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results and see where it leaves us .
That will then decide if Sunday 's must-win or not . ''
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Crystal Palace visit Villa Park on Sunday and manager Roy Hodgson has worryling declared Wilfried Zaha is back to his best and ready to terrorise opposition defenders .
Zaha has experienced an up-and-down season but he was in superb form as Palace were narrowly beaten by Chelsea midweek and Hodgson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of his game again .
`` He 's had some good games during this period and some games where I 'm sure that he 'll have said he can do better , '' Hodgson told the Evening Standard .
`` The other night he was certainly at the very , very top of his game and I see no reason why he should n't keep that going in the last four games .
`` I 'm convinced we 're going to see some very good things from him in these last 360-odd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also he 'll be looking to try and add to that tally of goals and assists so at the end of the season he 's got a bit more to show for what he 's done this season . ''
Hodgson added : `` I think we get the ball around the opponents ' penalty area in most games .
There are exceptions , at Liverpool we did n't create any chances , but in most games we create our share of chances .
`` The three of them ( Zaha , Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to improve their tallies . ''

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Aston Villa know time is running out in their bid to pull off a Premier League relegation escape.
Villa were defeated 3-0 at home to Manchester United on Thursday and results since then mean they sit seven points from safety.
Dean Smith's side have four matches left to pull off an unlikely turnaround after the head coach admitted for the first time after the loss to United that his team's future is now out of their own hands.
"Every game's must-win," he said. "We've got four games left. We have to look at other results and see where it leaves us. That will then decide if Sunday's must-win or not."
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Crystal Palace visit Villa Park on Sunday and manager Roy Hodgson has worryling declared Wilfried Zaha is back to his best and ready to terrorise opposition defenders.
Zaha has experienced an up-and-down season but he was in superb form as Palace were narrowly beaten by Chelsea midweek and Hodgson is convinced the winger is playing at the top of his game again.
"He's had some good games during this period and some games where I'm sure that he'll have said he can do better," Hodgson told the Evening Standard.
"The other night he was certainly at the very, very top of his game and I see no reason why he shouldn't keep that going in the last four games.
"I'm convinced we're going to see some very good things from him in these last 360-odd minutes.
"I'm pretty sure also he'll be looking to try and add to that tally of goals and assists so at the end of the season he's got a bit more to show for what he's done this season."
Hodgson added: "I think we get the ball around the opponents' penalty area in most games. There are exceptions, at Liverpool we didn't create any chances, but in most games we create our share of chances.
"The three of them (Zaha, Christian Benteke and Jordan Ayew) have the ability to improve their tallies."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--YMCA issue statement after baby falls from city flat window

Bosses at an Erdington housing scheme where a baby fell from a second-floor window say they are 'working with police ' to determine exactly what happened .
The one-year-old boy fell from a window at The Vineyard , a block of flats on Reservoir Road , at around 7.30pm on Friday , July 10 .
Following the incident , detectives launched an investigation and are carrying out enquiries into how the boy came about his injuries .
The tot remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries , which happened - neighbours claimed - when he ' accidentally fell from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokeswoman for YMCA Heart of England - who own the block of 34 flats - said they take health and safety 'extremely seriously ' and would be working with police to establish exactly what happened .
`` We are aware of the incident that took place last night at a YMCA Heart of England housing scheme , The Vineyard in Erdington , Birmingham , where a child fell from a window of a second floor flat , '' the spokeswoman said .
`` Staff from the YMCA scheme next door attended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the family and everyone involved .
`` Our heart goes out to the little boy ’ s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them .
“ We are working with the West Midlands Police and will be carrying out our own investigation internally so that we fully understand what has taken place .
YMCA Heart of England takes health and safety extremely seriously and our residents ’ safety and welfare is central to everything we do .
“ The Vineyard opened in May 2016 and meets or exceeds all relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-house team supported by external professionals to ensure that all of our properties are maintained to the highest standards .
“ We will continue to offer support to the little boy ’ s family and to our staff and other residents who have been affected by this.
” The Vineyard is a development of 30 one-bedroom flats and four two-bedroom flats .
Speaking to BirminghamLive today , one resident alleged the flat window had been broken 'for weeks ' .
Stressing that the incident was 'accidental ' , the neighbour also added the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed back to their home amid the ongoing police investigation .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road , Erdington just before 7.30pm last night ( Friday 10 July ) .
`` The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury , where he remains today ( Saturday 11 July ) , as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries . ''

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Bosses at an Erdington housing scheme where a baby fell from a second-floor window say they are 'working with police' to determine exactly what happened.
The one-year-old boy fell from a window at The Vineyard, a block of flats on Reservoir Road, at around 7.30pm on Friday, July 10.
Following the incident, detectives launched an investigation and are carrying out enquiries into how the boy came about his injuries.
The tot remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries, which happened - neighbours claimed - when he ' accidentally fell from a broken window '.
Today, a spokeswoman for YMCA Heart of England - who own the block of 34 flats - said they take health and safety 'extremely seriously' and would be working with police to establish exactly what happened.
"We are aware of the incident that took place last night at a YMCA Heart of England housing scheme, The Vineyard in Erdington, Birmingham, where a child fell from a window of a second floor flat," the spokeswoman said.
"Staff from the YMCA scheme next door attended the scene within minutes and offered our support to the family and everyone involved.
"Our heart goes out to the little boy’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them.
“We are working with the West Midlands Police and will be carrying out our own investigation internally so that we fully understand what has taken place. YMCA Heart of England takes health and safety extremely seriously and our residents’ safety and welfare is central to everything we do.
“The Vineyard opened in May 2016 and meets or exceeds all relevant safety standards. We have a dedicated in-house team supported by external professionals to ensure that all of our properties are maintained to the highest standards.
“We will continue to offer support to the little boy’s family and to our staff and other residents who have been affected by this.”
The Vineyard is a development of 30 one-bedroom flats and four two-bedroom flats.
Speaking to BirminghamLive today, one resident alleged the flat window had been broken 'for weeks'.
Stressing that the incident was 'accidental', the neighbour also added the parents of the boy had not been allowed back to their home amid the ongoing police investigation.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road, Erdington just before 7.30pm last night (Friday 10 July).
"The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains today (Saturday 11 July), as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Bruno Fernandes sends message to Aston Villa over penalty fury

Bruno Fernandes believes there was no basis to Aston Villa 's complaints over the penalty the Manchester United midfielder was awarded on Thursday .
Villa defender Ezri Konsa was punished for what referee Jonathan Moss adjudged to have been a foul on Fernandes inside the box .
Moss referred the decision to the VAR but it was not reversed and Fernandes dispatched the spot-kick beyond Pepe Reina to set United on their way to a 3-0 win at Villa Park .
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious with the technology and the Premier League has since informed the BBC that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Smith said : `` I saw the incident at the time where I thought and felt from my vantage point that Ezri got his heel to the ball and I watched it back in the dugout on the camera .
`` I thought it was going to get overturned straight away .
Anyone in football knows Fernandes tried a double drag-back , puts his foot on top of the ball and fouls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I fully expected them to give us a free-kick .
How somebody in the studio did n't see that after how many viewings is beyond me .
I 've had about 100 text messages off people who 've watched it saying it 's a disgraceful decision .
That tells you everything . ''
Many felt it was Fernandes who had actually committed a foul but he insists the correct decision was made .
He told Sky Sports : `` It was a penalty .
The referee said it was a penalty .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just bring the ball back .
I give the first touch .
The guy tried to take the ball .
His leg stays down off me .
“ I need to go on the ground with my legs .
It was like he takes me and I take him , you know ?
“ It was a normal contact , but for the referee it was a penalty .
Of course I ’ m happy because we scored and we opened the game there .
“ Everyone can have a difference of @ @ @

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Bruno Fernandes believes there was no basis to Aston Villa's complaints over the penalty the Manchester United midfielder was awarded on Thursday.
Villa defender Ezri Konsa was punished for what referee Jonathan Moss adjudged to have been a foul on Fernandes inside the box.
Moss referred the decision to the VAR but it was not reversed and Fernandes dispatched the spot-kick beyond Pepe Reina to set United on their way to a 3-0 win at Villa Park.
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious with the technology and the Premier League has since informed the BBC that Moss should have been overruled.
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Smith said: "I saw the incident at the time where I thought and felt from my vantage point that Ezri got his heel to the ball and I watched it back in the dugout on the camera.
"I thought it was going to get overturned straight away. Anyone in football knows Fernandes tried a double drag-back, puts his foot on top of the ball and fouls Ezri with his over foot.
"I fully expected them to give us a free-kick. How somebody in the studio didn't see that after how many viewings is beyond me. I've had about 100 text messages off people who've watched it saying it's a disgraceful decision. That tells you everything."
Many felt it was Fernandes who had actually committed a foul but he insists the correct decision was made.
He told Sky Sports: "It was a penalty. The referee said it was a penalty.
“I don't provoke the contact. I just bring the ball back. I give the first touch. The guy tried to take the ball. His leg stays down off me.
“I need to go on the ground with my legs. It was like he takes me and I take him, you know?
“It was a normal contact, but for the referee it was a penalty. Of course I’m happy because we scored and we opened the game there.
“Everyone can have a difference of opinion.”


birminghammail--2020-07-11--DPD statement as delivery van plunges off roundabout

DPD has confirmed it is helping police with their investigations after one of its van crashed through railings at a busy roundabout .
The delivery vehicle was left lying on its side after it plunged off the Albion Roundabout , West Bromwich , and into a subway at around 8pm .
Medics , police and fire crews attended the crash site and the 26-year-old male driver was treated for shock and hand injuries on Friday , July 10 .
He was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment and was then arrested on suspicion of drink driving .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation is also now under way .
They told BlackCountryLive : `` We are aware of the incident and have been helping the emergency services .
We are relieved that no one was seriously hurt and a full investigation is now underway . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We were called at 8.30pm to a road traffic collision , with two crews and 10 personnel from Tipton and West Bromwich fire attending .
`` On arrival , found the incident involved a white DPD van which had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the subway area of the traffic island .
`` The van had come to rest on its side and the driver had gotten out , so he was treated to shock and injuries to his hands .
`` We righted the vehicle , which only contained parcels , and left it in charge of the recovery vehicle while cleaning up around the scene .
`` We left the scene at 9.51pm and left the incident in charge of Sandwell Council to deal with the railings . ''
The spokesman for the police added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving after a delivery van crashed into the barriers on Albion Roundabout in West Bromwich , causing it to fall off the bridge , just before 8.30pm last night ( Friday , July 10 ) .
The driver was taken to hospital to be checked over for minor injuries , before being taken into police custody , where he remains this morning ( Saturday , July 11 ) .
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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DPD has confirmed it is helping police with their investigations after one of its van crashed through railings at a busy roundabout.
The delivery vehicle was left lying on its side after it plunged off the Albion Roundabout, West Bromwich, and into a subway at around 8pm.
Medics, police and fire crews attended the crash site and the 26-year-old male driver was treated for shock and hand injuries on Friday, July 10.
He was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment and was then arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
A spokesman for the courier company said an internal investigation is also now under way.
They told BlackCountryLive: "We are aware of the incident and have been helping the emergency services. We are relieved that no one was seriously hurt and a full investigation is now underway."
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called at 8.30pm to a road traffic collision, with two crews and 10 personnel from Tipton and West Bromwich fire attending.
"On arrival, found the incident involved a white DPD van which had gone through the railings and down to the subway area of the traffic island.
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"The van had come to rest on its side and the driver had gotten out, so he was treated to shock and injuries to his hands.
"We righted the vehicle, which only contained parcels, and left it in charge of the recovery vehicle while cleaning up around the scene.
"We left the scene at 9.51pm and left the incident in charge of Sandwell Council to deal with the railings."
The spokesman for the police added: " We’ve arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving after a delivery van crashed into the barriers on Albion Roundabout in West Bromwich, causing it to fall off the bridge, just before 8.30pm last night (Friday, July 10).
The driver was taken to hospital to be checked over for minor injuries, before being taken into police custody, where he remains this morning (Saturday, July 11).
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 4356 of 10 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Seriously hurt baby 'accidentally fell from broken flat window'

A baby suffered serious injuries after he 'accidentally fell from a broken window ' of a second floor flat in Birmingham , a neighbour has claimed .
The resident said the one-year-old boy had dropped from a window which had not been fixed at the YMCA in Reservoir Road , Erdington .
They added the flat window at The Vineyard had been broken for weeks ahead of the incident at 7.30pm on Friday ( July 10 ) .
Stressing that it was 'accidental ' , the neighbour said the parents of the boy have not been allowed back to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokeswoman for the YMCA said it was `` undertaking a full investigation into the whole tragic incident . ''
The tot suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to hospital , where he remained on Saturday morning .
Emergency services flooded the area and cordoned off the scene for a number of hours .
Another neighbour , who did not wish to be named , said police been carrying out door-to-door enquiries .
She said : `` I heard so many police sirens .
Then the police were knocking around everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This was before 9pm last night .
`` They asked me how was number XX , how well do I know them .
I said the husband is normal , chirpy , we say hello usually when we see each other .
It 's a husband , wife and two kids - they have a little toddler .
`` This morning I just heard people marching up and down outside the flat .
`` I do n't even want to know about it because it just breaks my heart .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media in the wake of the news to share their prayers for the youngster .
Sameera Ahmad wrote : `` Oh no , since being a mother always feared about windows with my kids .
I hope the baby recovers . ''
Anyone who has information on the incident is urged to contact West Midlands Police .
A spokeswoman for the force said : `` We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road , Erdington just before 7.30pm last night ( Friday 10 July ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hospital with a serious head injury , where he remains today ( Saturday 11 July ) , as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries . ''
They added : `` Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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A baby suffered serious injuries after he 'accidentally fell from a broken window' of a second floor flat in Birmingham, a neighbour has claimed.
The resident said the one-year-old boy had dropped from a window which had not been fixed at the YMCA in Reservoir Road, Erdington.
They added the flat window at The Vineyard had been broken for weeks ahead of the incident at 7.30pm on Friday (July 10).
Stressing that it was 'accidental', the neighbour said the parents of the boy have not been allowed back to their home amid an ongoing police investigation.
A spokeswoman for the YMCA said it was "undertaking a full investigation into the whole tragic incident."
The tot suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to hospital, where he remained on Saturday morning.
Emergency services flooded the area and cordoned off the scene for a number of hours.
Another neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said police been carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
She said: "I heard so many police sirens. Then the police were knocking around everybody's door, two, three times. This was before 9pm last night.
"They asked me how was number XX, how well do I know them. I said the husband is normal, chirpy, we say hello usually when we see each other. It's a husband, wife and two kids - they have a little toddler.
"This morning I just heard people marching up and down outside the flat.
"I don't even want to know about it because it just breaks my heart. It's so sad."
Well-wishers flooded social media in the wake of the news to share their prayers for the youngster.
Sameera Ahmad wrote: "Oh no, since being a mother always feared about windows with my kids. I hope the baby recovers."
Fatouma Robleh added: "So sad, hope little boy makes full recovery."
Anyone who has information on the incident is urged to contact West Midlands Police.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road, Erdington just before 7.30pm last night (Friday 10 July).
"The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains today (Saturday 11 July), as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries."
They added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 4049 of 10 July."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Alan Hutton says Aston Villa should have signed Danny Ings last summer

Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton thinks his old side should have signed a proven goalscorer in the summer following promotion to the Premier League .
Dean Smith 's side find themselves four points from safety with the same amount of matches remaining in their first season back in the top flight .
Villa spent around £130 million on 12 new players to replace the same amount who departed following promotion last summer .
Among them was £22 million signing Wesley Moraes , who was brought in to spearhead Villa 's first campaign back in the Premier League after three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The Brazilian ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament on New Year 's Day and that forced Villa into looking for a new striker .
They ended up signing Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Swansea City 's Borja Baston .
The pair have combined for one goal with Borja leaving at the end of June .
Hutton , who made over 200 appearances for Villa before leaving last year , told BBC Five Live : `` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored goals in the league .
Danny Ings , for instance '' I 'm not just saying him because he 's done unbelievably well this season but someone of that type who was going to score ten-plus .
`` If they had a striker right now on 12 goals they would be a few places up .
They 'd be fine , in my opinion .
`` They 've bought in a few players , yes , but untested at that level . ''

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Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton thinks his old side should have signed a proven goalscorer in the summer following promotion to the Premier League.
Dean Smith's side find themselves four points from safety with the same amount of matches remaining in their first season back in the top flight.
Villa spent around £130 million on 12 new players to replace the same amount who departed following promotion last summer.
Among them was £22 million signing Wesley Moraes, who was brought in to spearhead Villa's first campaign back in the Premier League after three years away.
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The Brazilian ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament on New Year's Day and that forced Villa into looking for a new striker.
They ended up signing Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Swansea City's Borja Baston.
The pair have combined for one goal with Borja leaving at the end of June.
Hutton, who made over 200 appearances for Villa before leaving last year, told BBC Five Live: "I would have went and got someone who has scored goals in the league. Danny Ings, for instance
"I'm not just saying him because he's done unbelievably well this season but someone of that type who was going to score ten-plus.
"If they had a striker right now on 12 goals they would be a few places up. They'd be fine, in my opinion.
"They've bought in a few players, yes, but untested at that level."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--West Brom fans are all making the same Brentford point

There 's no letting up for West Bromwich Albion after Brentford continued their relentless Championship hot streak .
The Bees have been the division 's form team since the season restarted last month and have now racked up seven straight wins after seeing off Derby County on Saturday .
Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock at Pride Park but the hosts drew level when Jason Knight latched onto a Wayne Rooney pass and found the back of the net .
Brentford regained their lead when Said Benrahma 's effort squirmed through the hands of Derby goalkeeper Ben Hamer .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here And the winger finished things off with an incredible 20-yard strike 25 minutes from time .
Thomas Frank 's side are now just two points behind Albion , who can leapfrog Leeds United at the top of the table away at Blackburn Rovers today .
The Whites are n't in action until Sunday when they travel to Swansea City .
Fans of the top two clubs kept a close eye on Brentford 's result and one Albion supporter on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today # wba .
Brentford just do n't look like ever losing again this season . ''
`` Brentford win again # wba it ’ s over to you , '' said another .
A third predicted : `` There ’ ll be no let up from Brentford .
All about what we do though .
Into these Albion ! ''
`` Ah well , '' reflected another .
`` Looks like we have to win again .
Still in our hands .
Calling it now though , if Brentford don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t win play offs . ''
One Leeds fan said : `` Yes Brentford are impressive .
But so are we..
Win tomorrow and we will be fine '' '' I 've been saying # Brentford will do a slam dunk of points from the restart , '' responded another supporter .
`` Might as well accept it & if the unexpected happens happy days .
In the meantime lets hope our boys have it in them & get the rub of the green to make that irrelevant .
If they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third admitted : `` I 'm amazed .
All top 4 teams really hitting form .
No one dropping off . ''

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There's no letting up for West Bromwich Albion after Brentford continued their relentless Championship hot streak.
The Bees have been the division's form team since the season restarted last month and have now racked up seven straight wins after seeing off Derby County on Saturday.
Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock at Pride Park but the hosts drew level when Jason Knight latched onto a Wayne Rooney pass and found the back of the net.
Brentford regained their lead when Said Benrahma's effort squirmed through the hands of Derby goalkeeper Ben Hamer.
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And the winger finished things off with an incredible 20-yard strike 25 minutes from time.
Thomas Frank's side are now just two points behind Albion, who can leapfrog Leeds United at the top of the table away at Blackburn Rovers today.
The Whites aren't in action until Sunday when they travel to Swansea City.
Fans of the top two clubs kept a close eye on Brentford's result and one Albion supporter on social media said: "Huge pressure again today #wba. Brentford just don't look like ever losing again this season."
"Brentford win again #wba it’s over to you," said another.
A third predicted: "There’ll be no let up from Brentford. All about what we do though. Into these Albion!"
"Ah well," reflected another. "Looks like we have to win again. Still in our hands. Calling it now though, if Brentford don’t catch us and Leeds, they won’t win play offs."
One Leeds fan said: "Yes Brentford are impressive. But so are we.. Win tomorrow and we will be fine"
"I've been saying #Brentford will do a slam dunk of points from the restart," responded another supporter. "Might as well accept it & if the unexpected happens happy days. In the meantime lets hope our boys have it in them & get the rub of the green to make that irrelevant. If they do they'll be legends."
A third admitted: "I'm amazed. All top 4 teams really hitting form. No one dropping off."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Men injured as mass brawl inside pub causes 'considerable damage'

Two men were injured when violence flared at a Bromsgrove pub overnight .
Windows , chairs and tables were also smashed at the Ye Olde Black Cross Pub in Worcester Road when a mass brawl erupted in the early hours of Saturday , July 11 .
Police were called to the scene at around 12.40am today and arrested a teenager on suspicion of GBH .
It 's thought trouble began inside the pub then spilled outside when people were ordered to leave .
One man suffered a head injury in the violence , while another had a cut to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be life-threatening or life-changing .
Detectives have launched an appeal for information and urged anyone with footage or images of the incident to get in touch .
They are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened and the events leading up to the disorder .
Detective Inspector Sarah Squires said : `` We were alerted to a disorder at the Ye Olde Black Cross Public House in Worcester Road , Bromsgrove that occurred overnight .
Two men were injured and considerable damage caused to the premises .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile phone videos or photos of the disorder that may help us with our investigation .
`` I would also like to reassure the community that we will have our Safer Neighbourhood Officers in the area throughout the day and night , and would encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak to them . ''
A 17-year-old male from the Bromsgrove area has been arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident .
Anybody with information can contact police via the report function on www.westmercia.police.uk , by calling 101 .

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Two men were injured when violence flared at a Bromsgrove pub overnight.
Windows, chairs and tables were also smashed at the Ye Olde Black Cross Pub in Worcester Road when a mass brawl erupted in the early hours of Saturday, July 11.
Police were called to the scene at around 12.40am today and arrested a teenager on suspicion of GBH.
It's thought trouble began inside the pub then spilled outside when people were ordered to leave. One man suffered a head injury in the violence, while another had a cut to the arm.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Detectives have launched an appeal for information and urged anyone with footage or images of the incident to get in touch.
They are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened and the events leading up to the disorder.
Detective Inspector Sarah Squires said: "We were alerted to a disorder at the Ye Olde Black Cross Public House in Worcester Road, Bromsgrove that occurred overnight. Two men were injured and considerable damage caused to the premises.
"We are appealing for any information in particular any mobile phone videos or photos of the disorder that may help us with our investigation.
"I would also like to reassure the community that we will have our Safer Neighbourhood Officers in the area throughout the day and night, and would encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak to them."
A 17-year-old male from the Bromsgrove area has been arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident.
Anybody with information can contact police via the report function on www.westmercia.police.uk, by calling 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 40i of Saturday 11 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Former Liverpool star sends advice to 'frustrating' Traore amid transfer links

Jamie Redknapp has warned Adama Traore that he does not need to take on every player he faces .
The 24-year-old was dropped to the bench for Wolves ' game against Everton on Sunday after back-to-back defeats against Sheffield United and Arsenal .
Traore has enjoyed an impressive season in the Premier League which has led to links with Redknapp 's former club Liverpool .
Whilst a dislocated shoulder sustained in the defeat against the Blades may have played a part in his dropping , Redknapp argued that , currently , Traore 's best role is as an impact substitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here The Sky Sports pundit added that the winger loses the ball too often when man-marked by the opposition .
`` When he comes on as a sub I think he has more of an impact , '' he said .
`` When he starts the game he has got three men around him and he keeps trying to beat them and he loses the ball .
It 's frustrating for him and the players around him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of a shoulder problem but I 'm sure that 's another reason why Wolves have freshened it up .
`` He has got to learn when you have got that many men around you , someone else is free .
If he learns that it will make him a much better player . ''
Traore 's dislocated shoulder against Sheffield United was the fourth time he had suffered the injury this season .
It has increased concerns over the player 's fitness but Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said pre-match that Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season before undergoing surgery to fix the recurring problem .
He said : `` What happened in the game was a setback .
He 's able to deal with the pain and is almost 'normal . '
`` But we have to address it in the proper way .
It 's something we have to decide upon together .
`` He needs a scan and to get a good opinion on it and then we will decide what to do .
He 's struggling , of course , but he 's able to @ @ @

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Jamie Redknapp has warned Adama Traore that he does not need to take on every player he faces.
The 24-year-old was dropped to the bench for Wolves' game against Everton on Sunday after back-to-back defeats against Sheffield United and Arsenal.
Traore has enjoyed an impressive season in the Premier League which has led to links with Redknapp's former club Liverpool.
Whilst a dislocated shoulder sustained in the defeat against the Blades may have played a part in his dropping, Redknapp argued that, currently, Traore's best role is as an impact substitute.
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The Sky Sports pundit added that the winger loses the ball too often when man-marked by the opposition.
"When he comes on as a sub I think he has more of an impact," he said.
"When he starts the game he has got three men around him and he keeps trying to beat them and he loses the ball. It's frustrating for him and the players around him.
"I know he's got a bit of a shoulder problem but I'm sure that's another reason why Wolves have freshened it up.
"He has got to learn when you have got that many men around you, someone else is free. If he learns that it will make him a much better player."
Traore's dislocated shoulder against Sheffield United was the fourth time he had suffered the injury this season.
It has increased concerns over the player's fitness but Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said pre-match that Traore will wait until the end of the season before undergoing surgery to fix the recurring problem.
He said: "What happened in the game was a setback. He's able to deal with the pain and is almost 'normal.'
"But we have to address it in the proper way. It's something we have to decide upon together.
"He needs a scan and to get a good opinion on it and then we will decide what to do. He's struggling, of course, but he's able to compete."


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Call for crackdown on hairdressers who are failing to follow coronavirus rules

Some hairdressers are failing to follow coronavirus rules , it 's been reported .
Hair salons and barbers were allowed to reopen from July 4 , with beauty salons , nail bars and tattoo studios following from July 13 .
The relaxation in lockdown restrictions led to a rush of people wanting to get a haircut .
But the Government has already been urged to ensure `` stricter enforcement '' of coronavirus rules in England after complaints that some hairdressers were failing to wear visors or ensure social distancing .
The National Hair & Beauty Federation ( NHBF ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted the Government to ensure rules were adhered to as it was unfair on businesses that carried out their work safely .
While most are believed to be following the guidance issued to allow reopening last week , there are questions over what checks are in place to catch those failing to comply .
Some customers also appeared unsure of where to complain if they encountered problems .
Heather Sutton , a policy adviser from Alrewas in Staffordshire , told the PA news agency she had visited a hairdresser and been left in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
Despite Government guidance stating that all hairdressers must wear visors , Ms Sutton claimed she was told by the member of staff cutting her hair that was not wearing one because `` they 're horrible and steam up '' .
`` I actually cried when I got out of the salon as I 've followed every rule since lockdown and that was really my first venture out .
I came home , showered and put all my clothes in the wash. '' I have since emailed her telling her I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying she should put her customers ' health and safety first . ''
She added that she had considered reporting the salon , but `` it would appear the guidance is not backed up with legislation , so there is n't anyone to actually report her to '' .
While rules in Scotland and Wales are based in legislation , those in England are instead based on guidance which is not in itself legally enforceable .
However , the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) has powers to fine or even imprison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules .
Members of the public looking to complain about businesses failing to work safely within the rules can do so via HSE or their local council , though how to do so is not always clear .
Yvonne , aged 41 , owns a tattoo shop in the Macclesfield , Cheshire with her husband .
She said she was frustrated to see a nearby hairdresser failing to ensure social distancing between customers or wear proper protective gear .
`` They had four people obviously not related sat together waiting on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then cutting hair , no gloves , visor or mask present on either the client or the barber . ''
She added that she felt not enough was being done to make sure companies were sticking to the guidance .
`` It 's disgraceful , to be honest .
To allow a sector that works so close to people 's faces to open , and then have no measures in place to enforce these new guidelines is ridiculous . ''
After being contacted by PA about the breaches , the NHBF said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly advises that hairdressers and barbers follow the guidance issued by the Government for England .
`` The guidelines are based on the most up to date scientific evidence .
Face visors must be worn by anyone carrying out hairdressing , barbering or beauty activities .
`` The NHBF would welcome stricter enforcement because it 's only fair that all businesses stick to the same rules , which also give greater protection to the public and to the people working in salons and barbershops . ''
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Some hairdressers are failing to follow coronavirus rules, it's been reported.
Hair salons and barbers were allowed to reopen from July 4, with beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios following from July 13.
The relaxation in lockdown restrictions led to a rush of people wanting to get a haircut.
But the Government has already been urged to ensure "stricter enforcement" of coronavirus rules in England after complaints that some hairdressers were failing to wear visors or ensure social distancing.
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), which represents the industry, said it wanted the Government to ensure rules were adhered to as it was unfair on businesses that carried out their work safely.
While most are believed to be following the guidance issued to allow reopening last week, there are questions over what checks are in place to catch those failing to comply.
Some customers also appeared unsure of where to complain if they encountered problems.
Heather Sutton, a policy adviser from Alrewas in Staffordshire, told the PA news agency she had visited a hairdresser and been left in tears due to the lack of precautions in place.
Despite Government guidance stating that all hairdressers must wear visors, Ms Sutton claimed she was told by the member of staff cutting her hair that was not wearing one because "they're horrible and steam up".
"I actually cried when I got out of the salon as I've followed every rule since lockdown and that was really my first venture out. I came home, showered and put all my clothes in the wash.
"I have since emailed her telling her I won't be returning and why and saying she should put her customers' health and safety first."
She added that she had considered reporting the salon, but "it would appear the guidance is not backed up with legislation, so there isn't anyone to actually report her to".
While rules in Scotland and Wales are based in legislation, those in England are instead based on guidance which is not in itself legally enforceable.
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However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has powers to fine or even imprison business owners found not to comply with the rules.
Members of the public looking to complain about businesses failing to work safely within the rules can do so via HSE or their local council, though how to do so is not always clear.
Yvonne, aged 41, owns a tattoo shop in the Macclesfield, Cheshire with her husband. She said she was frustrated to see a nearby hairdresser failing to ensure social distancing between customers or wear proper protective gear.
"They had four people obviously not related sat together waiting on a couch, no social distancing.
"Then cutting hair, no gloves, visor or mask present on either the client or the barber."
She added that she felt not enough was being done to make sure companies were sticking to the guidance.
"It's disgraceful, to be honest. To allow a sector that works so close to people's faces to open, and then have no measures in place to enforce these new guidelines is ridiculous."
After being contacted by PA about the breaches, the NHBF said: "The National Hair & Beauty Federation strongly advises that hairdressers and barbers follow the guidance issued by the Government for England.
"The guidelines are based on the most up to date scientific evidence. Face visors must be worn by anyone carrying out hairdressing, barbering or beauty activities.
"The NHBF would welcome stricter enforcement because it's only fair that all businesses stick to the same rules, which also give greater protection to the public and to the people working in salons and barbershops."
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has been approached for comment.


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Wolves fans are fuming with Sky Sports during Everton clash

Wolverhampton Wanderers have hit out at Sky Sports for seemingly playing Aston Villa chants during their game with Everton .
It 's the third Molineux fixture behind closed doors and the first of Wolves ' Premier League games to be played on free-to-air television .
As they have for all fixtures since the restart , Sky have added in crowd noises on some of their channels for the viewers at home .
Sign up to our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here However , just minutes into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see that they appeared to have selected chants from their Midlands rivals Aston Villa .
It comes just weeks after complaints to BT Sport that they had played Bournemouth chants throughout the game , despite Wolves being at home .
And once again , Wolves fans on social media have been left criticising the broadcaster for their choice of audio : @ 1Adam_Thompson : Are Sky seriously piping in Villa crowd noise ?
Sort it out @ Stronger1989 : anyone want to explain why villa chants are being played when Wolves are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na tell @ SkySports they ’ ve put Villa crowd noise on the Wolves game ?
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Sky managing to mess up again !
@ John_962 : How do we choose the option for Wolves atmosphere instead Of Villa @ drawlings27 : Sky playing villa songs at the Wolves game .
Tbf it 's the only time they 'll be heard at molineux for a long time .
@ JoeWolves17 : Villas highlight of the season the crowd at the wolves game @ Mikey_Bacon : They really need to fix this crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now @ HimleyWolf : Villa fans well up for this

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have hit out at Sky Sports for seemingly playing Aston Villa chants during their game with Everton.
It's the third Molineux fixture behind closed doors and the first of Wolves' Premier League games to be played on free-to-air television.
As they have for all fixtures since the restart, Sky have added in crowd noises on some of their channels for the viewers at home.
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However, just minutes into the clash with the Toffees it was clear to see that they appeared to have selected chants from their Midlands rivals Aston Villa.
It comes just weeks after complaints to BT Sport that they had played Bournemouth chants throughout the game, despite Wolves being at home.
And once again, Wolves fans on social media have been left criticising the broadcaster for their choice of audio:
(Image: PA)
@1Adam_Thompson: Are Sky seriously piping in Villa crowd noise? Sort it out
@Stronger1989: anyone want to explain why villa chants are being played when Wolves are playing?
@JasonJ1887: Villa crowd noise ffs
@DanniCHarris: Someone wanna tell @SkySports they’ve put Villa crowd noise on the Wolves game?!? Sky managing to mess up again!
@John_962: How do we choose the option for Wolves atmosphere instead Of Villa
@drawlings27: Sky playing villa songs at the Wolves game. Tbf it's the only time they'll be heard at molineux for a long time.
@JoeWolves17: Villas highlight of the season the crowd at the wolves game
@Mikey_Bacon: They really need to fix this crowd noise, this is the 2nd time now
@HimleyWolf: Villa fans well up for this


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Police update after baby seriously hurt in fall from flat window

Police have issued an update after a baby fell from a second floor Erdington flat window in the city in a tragic incident .
The one-year-old boy , who was badly hurt in the fall , remained in a serious condition in hospital after the incident on Friday evening ( July 10 ) .
He suffered a severe head injury when he plunged from the YMCA-run Vineyard block in Reservoir Road just after 7.30pm .
Police launched an investigation and cordoned off the area as West Midlands Ambulance Service swooped to treat the boy .
Officers are trying to establish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the YMCA - who vowed to carry out an internal investigation of their own .
Well-wishers flooded social media to express their thoughts , prayers and sympathy for the youngster in the wake of the incident .
A one-year-old boy fell from the window of a second floor flat at The Vineyards shortly after 7.30pm on Friday evening , July 10 .
He suffered a serious head injury in the fall and was rushed to hospital by ambulance .
The tot , who was said to live in the flat with his parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious condition in hospital on Sunday , July 12 , police said in an update .
It is not known how he came about his injuries - and this is forming part of separate investigations by both West Midlands Police and the YMCA .
West Midlands Police has launched an investigation to establish how the boy came about his injuries .
Door to door enquiries were made directly after the incident , with neighbours asked questions on their doorsteps .
Witnesses have been urged to get in touch .
Neighbours said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene after the incident as the probe continues .
A spokeswoman for the force said : `` We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road , Erdington just before 7.30pm last night ( Friday 10 July ) .
`` The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury , where he remains today ( Saturday 11 July ) , as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries . ''
They added : `` Anyone with information is asked to contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - midnight or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote log 4049 of 10 July . ''
What did the YMCA say ?
A spokeswoman for YMCA Heart of England - who own the block of flats - said they take health and safety 'extremely seriously ' and would be working with police to establish exactly what happened .
The full statement read : `` We are aware of the incident that took place last night at a YMCA Heart of England housing scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where a child fell from a window of a second floor flat .
`` Staff from the YMCA scheme next door attended the scene within minutes and offered our support to the family and everyone involved .
`` Our heart goes out to the little boy ’ s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them .
“ We are working with the West Midlands Police and will be carrying out our own investigation internally so that we fully understand what has taken place .
YMCA Heart of England takes health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ safety and welfare is central to everything we do .
“ The Vineyard opened in May 2016 and meets or exceeds all relevant safety standards .
We have a dedicated in-house team supported by external professionals to ensure that all of our properties are maintained to the highest standards .
“ We will continue to offer support to the little boy ’ s family and to our staff and other residents who have been affected by this .
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Police have issued an update after a baby fell from a second floor Erdington flat window in the city in a tragic incident.
The one-year-old boy, who was badly hurt in the fall, remained in a serious condition in hospital after the incident on Friday evening (July 10).
He suffered a severe head injury when he plunged from the YMCA-run Vineyard block in Reservoir Road just after 7.30pm.
Police launched an investigation and cordoned off the area as West Midlands Ambulance Service swooped to treat the boy.
Officers are trying to establish how he came about his injuries alongside the YMCA - who vowed to carry out an internal investigation of their own.
Well-wishers flooded social media to express their thoughts, prayers and sympathy for the youngster in the wake of the incident.
What happened?
A one-year-old boy fell from the window of a second floor flat at The Vineyards shortly after 7.30pm on Friday evening, July 10.
He suffered a serious head injury in the fall and was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
The tot, who was said to live in the flat with his parents and an older sibling, remained in a serious condition in hospital on Sunday, July 12, police said in an update.
It is not known how he came about his injuries - and this is forming part of separate investigations by both West Midlands Police and the YMCA.
Are police investigating?
Yes.
West Midlands Police has launched an investigation to establish how the boy came about his injuries.
Door to door enquiries were made directly after the incident, with neighbours asked questions on their doorsteps.
Witnesses have been urged to get in touch.
Neighbours said the family were not allowed back to the scene after the incident as the probe continues.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road, Erdington just before 7.30pm last night (Friday 10 July).
"The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains today (Saturday 11 July), as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries."
They added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 4049 of 10 July."
What did the YMCA say?
A spokeswoman for YMCA Heart of England - who own the block of flats - said they take health and safety 'extremely seriously' and would be working with police to establish exactly what happened.
The full statement read: "We are aware of the incident that took place last night at a YMCA Heart of England housing scheme, The Vineyard in Erdington, Birmingham, where a child fell from a window of a second floor flat.
"Staff from the YMCA scheme next door attended the scene within minutes and offered our support to the family and everyone involved.
"Our heart goes out to the little boy’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them.
“We are working with the West Midlands Police and will be carrying out our own investigation internally so that we fully understand what has taken place. YMCA Heart of England takes health and safety extremely seriously and our residents’ safety and welfare is central to everything we do.
“The Vineyard opened in May 2016 and meets or exceeds all relevant safety standards. We have a dedicated in-house team supported by external professionals to ensure that all of our properties are maintained to the highest standards.
“We will continue to offer support to the little boy’s family and to our staff and other residents who have been affected by this.”


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Villa v Crystal Palace LIVE: Match updates and team news

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa v Crystal Palace from BirminghamLive .
We will be @ @ @ @ @ with all the latest news and views from Villa Park as well as live match @ @ @ @ @ .
Dean Smith 's men are gearing up for another crunch showdown today in their @ @ @ @ @ Crystal Palace are the visitors to B6 as games run out for Villa to save @ @ @ @ @ Stay tuned for build-up to that one as we count down to another big game @ @ @ @ @ .
There will also be all the latest transfer rumours and news with players continuing @ @ @ @ @ out of Villa .
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Aston Villa aren't done just yet as Trezeguet's match-winning double keeps Dean Smith's side alive and kicking in the fight for survival.
The much-needed 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace is Villa's first win in the Premier League in 11 attempts dating back to Watford almost six months ago.
Once again in B6, VAR was heavily involved but, on this occasion, it went in Villa's favour. Disaster almost struck just seven minutes in when Mamadou Sakho bundled the ball into Pepe Reina's net. Referee Martin Atkinson was overruled by VAR Jonathan Moss, though, after he adjudged the Palace defender to use his upper part of his arm to deflect the ball home. Villa breathed a sigh a relief and it was game on once again.
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Villa rallied soon after and Ahmed Elmohamady - in for the injured Kortney Hause prior to kick-off - whipped in telling deliveries. The Egyptian found Mbwana Samatta and Jack Grealish early on but the duo lacked finishes.
The deadlock was broken in first-half injury time. Captain Grealish was fouled by Cheikhou Kouyate before Conor Hourihane's deep free-kick deflected off Joel Ward's head and found Trezeguet. The winger finished with aplomb first time wit his side foot to give Villa a leg up before the break.
VAR was again in use to chalk off a penalty call just after the break. Grealish, enjoying much of the ball, was tripped by the clumsy Patrick van Aanholt - only for Moss to intervene and rule that Villa's No.10 had in fact trod on van Aanholt's foot.
Just 10 minutes later, the screams from Smith and his coaching staff reverberated all around the empty Villa Park after Trezeguet poked home his second. It was instigated by the brilliant Hourihane who won a crucial header which forced Sakho into a mistake. The French defender allowed the ball to slip underneath him and Trezeguet's eye lit up to slide the ball underneath Guaita before celebrating by sliding on his knees.
Palace applied a little pressure late on. Reina did well to save with his feet once more to deny van Aanholt. Ex-Villan Christian Benteke turned villain after being sent off on the final whistle for kicking out at Konsa.
Villa, though, held out for the all-important win to cut the gap at the bottom to four points once again with just four to play. Up next, Villa go to struggling Everton as rivals West Ham and Watford face off against each other this upcoming Friday.


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Fears of new Covid wave linked to 20 areas in England - full list

The top 20 areas at risk of a new wave in coronavirus cases have been revealed in a leaked Public Health England document .
Towns and cities , including Leicester , have been flagged as areas of `` concern , '' which need `` monitoring and support . ''
It comes after BirminghamLive reported that the public are not being given a full picture of where coronavirus cases are in Birmingham in a bid to protect people who test positive from possible hate attacks .
And it also follows the development that there were 72 positive cases in Birmingham in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low compared to Leicester .
Now the ChronicleLive report that the latest threat level across the nation is based on `` daily exceedance '' of the virus after details were obtained by the Guardian and the Observer .
The memo lists `` local authority areas of interest ” and states that Leicester requires “ intervention ” .
While Bradford and Sheffield need `` enhanced support.
” It features 20 councils with a table based on testing between June 21 and July 4 .
All areas are `` under investigation by the local public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said : `` Throughout the pandemic , we have been transparent about our response to coronavirus and are always looking to improve the data we publish , including the way we update testing statistics .
`` The list of the ten local authorities with the highest weekly incidence of coronavirus is already publicly available in PHE 's weekly surveillance report .
`` All councils in England now have the ability to access testing data , right down to an individual and postcode level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance with data , of course , PHE is able to help them . ''
The 20 places revealed at risk in the report : Area ( Daily Incidence per 100,000 population , 7-day average to July 4 ) Leicester ( 16.3 ) Kirklees ( 4.9 ) Bradford ( 4.7 ) Blackburn with Darwen ( 4.5 ) Oadby and Wigston ( 4.0 ) Rochdale ( 4.0 ) Ashford ( 3.8 ) Folkestone and Hythe ( 3.7 ) Blaby ( 3.3 ) Oldham ( 3.2 ) Rotherham ( 3.2 ) Barnsley ( 3.1 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Sheffield ( 2.5 ) Bolton ( 2.4 ) Hinckley and Bosworth ( 2.3 ) Kettering ( 2.3 ) Knowsley ( 2.3 ) Carlisle ( 2.2 )

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The top 20 areas at risk of a new wave in coronavirus cases have been revealed in a leaked Public Health England document.
Towns and cities, including Leicester, have been flagged as areas of "concern," which need "monitoring and support."
It comes after BirminghamLive reported that the public are not being given a full picture of where coronavirus cases are in Birmingham in a bid to protect people who test positive from possible hate attacks.
And it also follows the development that there were 72 positive cases in Birmingham in a week - but that number is low compared to Leicester.
Now the ChronicleLive report that the latest threat level across the nation is based on "daily exceedance" of the virus after details were obtained by the Guardian and the Observer.
The memo lists "local authority areas of interest” and states that Leicester requires “intervention”. While Bradford and Sheffield need "enhanced support.” It features 20 councils with a table based on testing between June 21 and July 4.
All areas are "under investigation by the local public health protection teams," the report states.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Throughout the pandemic, we have been transparent about our response to coronavirus and are always looking to improve the data we publish, including the way we update testing statistics.
"The list of the ten local authorities with the highest weekly incidence of coronavirus is already publicly available in PHE's weekly surveillance report.
"All councils in England now have the ability to access testing data, right down to an individual and postcode level. If councils feel they require more assistance with data, of course, PHE is able to help them."
The 20 places revealed at risk in the report:
Area (Daily Incidence per 100,000 population, 7-day average to July 4)
Leicester (16.3)
Kirklees (4.9)
Bradford (4.7)
Blackburn with Darwen (4.5)
Oadby and Wigston (4.0)
Rochdale (4.0)
Ashford (3.8)
Folkestone and Hythe (3.7)
Blaby (3.3)
Oldham (3.2)
Rotherham (3.2)
Barnsley (3.1)
Bedford (2.8)
Northampton (2.5)
Sheffield (2.5)
Bolton (2.4)
Hinckley and Bosworth (2.3)
Kettering (2.3)
Knowsley (2.3)
Carlisle (2.2)


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Live updates - Road sealed off after driver 'flees' dramatic smash

A major Black Country Road has been cordoned off for more than nine hours following a serious two-car smash that saw one driver 'flee the scene ' .
Emergency crews – including medics , firefighters and police – dashed to Holloway Bank on the West Bromwich and Wednesbury border after the crash on Sunday , July 12 .
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said they were mobilised just after 2.30am and confirmed that one of the drivers had 'absconded ' .
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : `` We were called to Holloway Bank , West Bromwich , to reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at 2.30am this morning ( July 12 ) .
`` Driver of one of the vehicles has absconded and the driver of the other was taken to Sandwell Hospital . ''
Dramatic photos show a red Audi , believed to be an A3 , heavily damaged on at the roadside .
Another white vehicle has also suffered extensive damage .
The force 's collision investigation team is also on-site .
West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .
This is a live blog , we will be providing updates as they come in .

A major Black Country Road was cordoned off for more than nine hours following a serious two-car smash that saw one driver 'flee the scene'.
Emergency crews – including medics, firefighters and police – dashed to Holloway Bank on the West Bromwich and Wednesbury border after the crash on Sunday, July 12.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said they were mobilised just after 2.30am and confirmed that one of the drivers had 'absconded'.
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment, the spokesman also told BlackCountryLive.
The spokesman said: "We were called to Holloway Bank, West Bromwich, to reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at 2.30am this morning (July 12).
"Driver of one of the vehicles has absconded and the driver of the other was taken to Sandwell Hospital."
Dramatic photos show a red Audi, believed to be an A3, heavily damaged on at the roadside. Another white vehicle has also suffered extensive damage.
This is a live blog, we will be providing updates as they come in.


birminghammail--2020-07-12--Birmingham City fans pick ideal manager with duo linked

Birmingham City fans want a manager who has a St. Andrews move at the very top of their list .
That was their verdict after reports in this morning 's tabloids claimed that former Blues boss Chris Hughton is waiting to see what happens at Bristol City and Fulham before putting himself forward for City 's vacant manager 's job .
Bristol City , like Blues , are without a manager after parting company with Lee Johnson while Fulham , still in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League , could part ways with boss Scott Parker this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return the club to the top tier .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Birmingham are said to be poised to make Hughton an offer , claims the report .
But the club could also go for Lee Bowyer for a fee reported to be in the region of £750,000 .
One fan on Twitter said : `` I 'd offer the £750k for Bowyer now , he wo n't come until the end of the season but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Honestly though , I ca n't understand why anyone Is blaming Hughton for waiting , both Bristol and Fulham are much more attractive options than Blues , every manager would pick us last . ''
Another wrote : `` It ’ s probably more [ a case of ] waiting to make sure we stay in the Championship .
He won ’ t gamble on us right now if safe/promotion pushing championship teams are also interested in him . ''
Here is what fellow Blues fans said on social media ... Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless offered the kind of war chest needed to win promotion immediately - do we really want to gamble again ?
Small , steady steps instead , please .
Terry Wood : I like Chris but , we need a manager who is our first choice and our club is their first choice .
Gary Richards : Nah , sorry , you either want to be our manager or you don ’ t .
I ’ d say “ No thanks ” to Hughton and go for someone who would bring passion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need .
Goerge Hawcock : Tell him to do one then .
Tra mate .
Alan Elwell : Don ’ t want him if TRUE don ’ t want our club to be a last resort .
To which Colin replied : 100 per cent .

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Birmingham City fans want a manager who has a St. Andrews move at the very top of their list.
That was their verdict after reports in this morning's tabloids claimed that former Blues boss Chris Hughton is waiting to see what happens at Bristol City and Fulham before putting himself forward for City's vacant manager's job.
Bristol City, like Blues, are without a manager after parting company with Lee Johnson while Fulham, still in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League, could part ways with boss Scott Parker this summer if he fails on his mission to return the club to the top tier.
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Birmingham are said to be poised to make Hughton an offer, claims the report.
But the club could also go for Lee Bowyer for a fee reported to be in the region of £750,000.
One fan on Twitter said: "I'd offer the £750k for Bowyer now, he won't come until the end of the season but get It done.
He continued: "Honestly though, I can't understand why anyone Is blaming Hughton for waiting, both Bristol and Fulham are much more attractive options than Blues, every manager would pick us last."
Another wrote: "It’s probably more [a case of] waiting to make sure we stay in the Championship. He won’t gamble on us right now if safe/promotion pushing championship teams are also interested in him."
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Here is what fellow Blues fans said on social media...
Gary Morgan: Hughton won’t come unless offered the kind of war chest needed to win promotion immediately - do we really want to gamble again? Small, steady steps instead, please.
Terry Wood: I like Chris but, we need a manager who is our first choice and our club is their first choice.
Gary Richards: Nah, sorry, you either want to be our manager or you don’t. I’d say “No thanks” to Hughton and go for someone who would bring passion to the job. That’s what we need.
Goerge Hawcock: Tell him to do one then. Tra mate.
Alan Elwell: Don’t want him if TRUE don’t want our club to be a last resort.
To which Colin replied: 100 per cent.