birminghammail--2020-01-18--'A lot' - Nuno reveals dressing room inquest which sparked Wolves comeback

Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed ' a lot of things ' were said in Wolverhampton Wanderers ' dressing room to spark their St Mary 's revival .
Wolves trailed 2-0 to Southampton at half-time after Jan Bednarek and Shane Long punished a miserable first half display by Nuno 's men .
A half-time inquest in the away dressing room prompted a stunning comeback with Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez ( 2 ) sealing a 3-2 victory .
`` We said a lot of things , '' Nuno admitted when asked whether he gave his players a half-time dressing down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first half , Southampton were much better than us in the first half .
`` Even though we started the game well - we had a chance , a couple of corners - but the first time we had to defend a set piece we conceded .
`` After Southampton go in front they become more aggressive so it 's important to have possession of the ball and that was not possible in the first half .
`` I think we adjusted in the second half .
We did n't abandon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the boys did amazing today . ''
Nuno switched from Wolves ' orthodox 3-4-3 system and deployed Neto behind Jimenez and Adama Traore after half-time .
The tactical switch sparked chaos in Southampton 's defence with Bednarek and Jack Stephens unable to cope with Traore 's directness .
`` We just put Adama more in the middle , '' Nuno said .
`` When you adjust during the game , inside the stress of the game , and he immediately produces it 's a big step for you .
We do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground so these solutions we have to give and we did it .
`` It was amazing , today was very important for us . ''

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Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed 'a lot of things' were said in Wolverhampton Wanderers' dressing room to spark their St Mary's revival.
Wolves trailed 2-0 to Southampton at half-time after Jan Bednarek and Shane Long punished a miserable first half display by Nuno's men.
A half-time inquest in the away dressing room prompted a stunning comeback with Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez (2) sealing a 3-2 victory.
"We said a lot of things," Nuno admitted when asked whether he gave his players a half-time dressing down. "We were aware of the situation in the first half, Southampton were much better than us in the first half.
"Even though we started the game well - we had a chance, a couple of corners - but the first time we had to defend a set piece we conceded.
"After Southampton go in front they become more aggressive so it's important to have possession of the ball and that was not possible in the first half.
"I think we adjusted in the second half. We didn't abandon our tasks, which could happen, and the boys did amazing today."
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Nuno switched from Wolves' orthodox 3-4-3 system and deployed Neto behind Jimenez and Adama Traore after half-time.
The tactical switch sparked chaos in Southampton's defence with Bednarek and Jack Stephens unable to cope with Traore's directness.
"We just put Adama more in the middle," Nuno said. "When you adjust during the game, inside the stress of the game, and he immediately produces it's a big step for you. We don't have time to be in the training ground so these solutions we have to give and we did it.
"It was amazing, today was very important for us."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Very close' - Dean Smith offers the transfer update Aston Villa fans have been waiting for

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has stated that Mbwana Ally Samatta is close to a Villa move .
The head coach spoke glowingly of the Tanzanian striker and delivered the transfer update following the 1-1 draw at Brighton .
Mbwana , 27 , has undergone a medical and is awaiting a work permit ahead of a move to Villa , who played today 's game without a recognised striker .
Speaking of Villa 's impending new arrival , who 'll cost £8.5m from Genk , Smith said : `` We 're getting very close .
The paperwork 's just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we get that done , we 'll be really pleased .
He 's a good player and , ontop of that , he 's a good character as well . ''
The boss was unsure if a deal could be done in time for Watford on Tuesday .
As for Mbwana , the striker has fired home seven goals in 20 appearances in Europe this term and will come in as a direct replacement for record summer buy Wesley who 's out for the remainder of the season .
As for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognised striker until young Indiana Vassilev was sent on to press Brighton 's back-line - but Villa still managed to win a point , with the boss saying that it was a `` Good point and a well-deserved point . ''
`` I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves .
They were the better team in the first half , they passed it very well but did n't trouble Pepe very much .
A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt he should have scored . ''
`` We were n't aggressive enough in the first half .
We allowed them to play too much .
Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half .
We made that pressure tell . ''

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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has stated that Mbwana Ally Samatta is close to a Villa move.
The head coach spoke glowingly of the Tanzanian striker and delivered the transfer update following the 1-1 draw at Brighton.
Mbwana, 27, has undergone a medical and is awaiting a work permit ahead of a move to Villa, who played today's game without a recognised striker.
Speaking of Villa's impending new arrival, who'll cost £8.5m from Genk, Smith said: "We're getting very close. The paperwork's just getting ticked off with Samatta and, if we get that done, we'll be really pleased. He's a good player and, ontop of that, he's a good character as well."
The boss was unsure if a deal could be done in time for Watford on Tuesday.
As for Mbwana, the striker has fired home seven goals in 20 appearances in Europe this term and will come in as a direct replacement for record summer buy Wesley who's out for the remainder of the season.
As for the match itself, Smith played without a recognised striker until young Indiana Vassilev was sent on to press Brighton's back-line - but Villa still managed to win a point, with the boss saying that it was a "Good point and a well-deserved point."
"I thought it was a bit of a tale of two halves. They were the better team in the first half, they passed it very well but didn't trouble Pepe very much. A couple of scrambles in and around the penalty box and they scored on the breakaway after Jack's chance where he felt he should have scored."
"We weren't aggressive enough in the first half. We allowed them to play too much. Second half out outside centre-backs were aggressive and we won a lot of balls in their half. We made that pressure tell."


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'You can tell how professional he is' - Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish on Pepe Reina

Pepe Reina enjoyed a solid debut as Aston Villa drew with Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 in a crucial clash for both teams .
Reina 's performance drew praise from Villa captain Jack Grealish as the Spanish goalkeeper came up with a great stop in the second-half to keep Villa in the game .
However , this came after conceding in the first-half .
Leandro Trossard 's finish came after Neal Maupay drove at the Villa defense and played the forward in .
The Brighton man placed the ball past Reina to give the Seagulls the lead .
Grealish gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't safe with a point yet .
Maupay hit a volley at the Villa goal that had hearts in mouths - until Reina 's diving glove diverted it wide .
The new Villa man stood tall , and organised his defence instead of celebrating his excellent stop with his team , and made sure that Villa travel back to Birmingham with a valued point .
After the match , Grealish had plenty to say about Pepe 's performance in the mixed zone : '' He 's only been here for a week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days training with him but already you can tell how professional he is on and off the pitch . ''
`` I think that 's what we probably need , you know , a bit of experience in the dressing room now that Heats [ Tom Heaton ] is injured . ''
`` That 's what he 'll bring , he knows the Premier League inside-out , so yeah , we look forward to having him here the for the rest of the season . ''
Reina joined Villa on loan from Serie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to replaced the injured Tom Heaton .
So far , he 's off to a great start .

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Pepe Reina enjoyed a solid debut as Aston Villa drew with Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 in a crucial clash for both teams.
Reina's performance drew praise from Villa captain Jack Grealish as the Spanish goalkeeper came up with a great stop in the second-half to keep Villa in the game.
However, this came after conceding in the first-half. Leandro Trossard's finish came after Neal Maupay drove at the Villa defense and played the forward in. The Brighton man placed the ball past Reina to give the Seagulls the lead.
Grealish gave Villa an equaliser - but Villa weren't safe with a point yet. Maupay hit a volley at the Villa goal that had hearts in mouths - until Reina's diving glove diverted it wide.
The new Villa man stood tall, and organised his defence instead of celebrating his excellent stop with his team, and made sure that Villa travel back to Birmingham with a valued point.
After the match, Grealish had plenty to say about Pepe's performance in the mixed zone:
"He's only been here for a week, and we've only had a few days training with him but already you can tell how professional he is on and off the pitch."
"I think that's what we probably need, you know, a bit of experience in the dressing room now that Heats [Tom Heaton] is injured."
"That's what he'll bring, he knows the Premier League inside-out, so yeah, we look forward to having him here the for the rest of the season."
Reina joined Villa on loan from Serie A side AC Milan earlier this season to replaced the injured Tom Heaton.
So far, he's off to a great start.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--'Unexplained' Police appeal to solve mystery of upside down car found on a pavement

Cops were left scratching their heads after discovering a car left on its roof on a Wolverhampton pavement .
The @ @ @ @ @ this evening ( Saturday January 18 ) on Cross Street North , near Cannock Road @ @ @ @ @ no one inside the car at the time .
Officers have now launched an appeal @ @ @ @ @ for help with any information to solve the mystery .
Baffled cops tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ on Cross Street North ... if anyone has any info call 101 or live chat @ @ @ @ @ Did you see anything that could help the police with their enquiries ?
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Cops were left scratching their heads after discovering a car left on its roof on a Wolverhampton pavement.
The surprise discovery was made early this evening (Saturday January 18) on Cross Street North, near Cannock Road in Wolverhampton.
There was no one inside the car at the time.
Officers have now launched an appeal to members of the public for help with any information to solve the mystery.
Baffled cops tweeted: "Vehicle found on its roof on Cross Street North... if anyone has any info call 101 or live chat #DriveSafely #Unexplained"
Did you see anything that could help the police with their enquiries? Please call 101.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Aston Villa player ratings: Grealish runs the show as Villa fight for point at Brighton

Aston Villa fought back from behind on the road for the first time this season to take what could be a valuable point from the south-coast at Brighton .
Jack Grealish 's fifth goal from 10 games cancelled out Leandro Trossard 's first-half opener .
The skipper celebrated wildly after spanking in a half-volley with his left foot , sprinting behind the goal much to the delight of the sold-out away allocation.Villa were much-improved in the second-half and go into Watford on Tuesday with some confidence - that 's despite yet having a striker with Racing Genk forward Mbwama Samatta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut for Barca , Liverpool , Napoli , Bayern and Milan but , after swapping Italy for England this week , bucked his impressive trend at Brighton .
Did well to come to Villa 's aid early on , punching clear after Mings hesitated .
Rolled back the years with an acrobatic save to deny Maupay with two minutes left .
As for Villa , they 've allowed over 450 shots at them this season from their 23 games - by far the most in the Premier League - so Reina 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming weeks .
Did n't put a foot wrong , which is what you expect of a player of Reina 's calibre .
Victim of being too casual in the first half , and was pickpocketed by the likes of Trossard and Maupay .
Re-focused , though , and improved vastly .
Was involved with a heated exchange with Maupay at the final whistle .
Showed fight .
At the centre of Villa 's back three once again , Mings screwed at the midfield in front of him for allowing Maupay to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commanding and willing to put his body on the line .
A leader of men who oozed confidence to dribble out from the back .
Looked so lackadaisical during the opening stages , getting caught numerous times dallying on the ball by Brighton 's livewire front three of Maupay , Trossard and Connolly , the latter causing all kinds of problems .
Villa 's poorest player but , like most , improved as the game went on .
Was given a rollicking by Drinkwater for allowing Maupay too much time , only for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Back in the team and was tasked with keeping Trossard quiet , the Belgian subsequently getting the better of Villa 's right-back for the opener .
Continued to press down the right .
Still looks way short of the fitness required , which was evident with his claret shirt appearing dark purple such was the sweat pumping off the loanee .
He has standards , though , and in the first 45 screamed at his new team-mates to `` keep it zipping '' and `` press , press , press '' .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ballooned an effort when well-placed just after the restart .
I admire his fight and doggedness - but he 's half-fit .
His replacement , Douglas Luiz , did more .
Still looks short of confidence , does Marvelous , who apologised to Dean Smith for a wayward pass in the first half .
Plugged away , though , and was a thorn in Brighton 's side having put a stop to several of their moves .
Still a shadow of the player that burst onto the scene following his arrival .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ always gives Villa more of an attacking edge .
Did well and is always a safe pair of legs for Villa down the left .
Another one who improved as the game went on .
Villa always look better with Targett ahead of Taylor in the team .
Did OK as he led the line as an unorthodox striker .
The Dutchman occupied the likes of Dunk and Webster which is no mean feat , thus allowing the likes of Grealish the freedom down the left .
Ran himself ragged and his substitution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans behind the goal .
A real workhorse , is Trez , who fights for every ball .
Did brilliantly to run from the halfway line before bearing down on goal at 0-0 , only to send his right-footed effort wide of the mark .
Showed his class and quality all game , and bagged the equaliser with a thumping finish .
Was typically chopped down at the end of the game , and looked exhasuted .
He does it all for the Villa .
Immediate impact , brilliantly finding Jack Grealish for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have opted for a routine through-ball into the channel for Vassilev but his quick-thinking picked out Grealish on the edge of Brighton 's box .
Went straight up to spearhead Villa 's attack .
Pressed as much as he could to keep Brighton occupied .
Came on as Smith looked for a bit of magic with that left peg .
Booked .

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Aston Villa fought back from behind on the road for the first time this season to take what could be a valuable point from the south-coast at Brighton.
Jack Grealish's fifth goal from 10 games cancelled out Leandro Trossard's first-half opener.
The skipper celebrated wildly after spanking in a half-volley with his left foot, sprinting behind the goal much to the delight of the sold-out away allocation.Villa were much-improved in the second-half and go into Watford on Tuesday with some confidence - that's despite yet having a striker with Racing Genk forward Mbwama Samatta due imminently.
Here are BirminghamLive's player ratings...
Pepe Reina, 7
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Registered clean sheets on debut for Barca, Liverpool, Napoli, Bayern and Milan but, after swapping Italy for England this week, bucked his impressive trend at Brighton.
Did well to come to Villa's aid early on, punching clear after Mings hesitated. Rolled back the years with an acrobatic save to deny Maupay with two minutes left. As for Villa, they've allowed over 450 shots at them this season from their 23 games - by far the most in the Premier League - so Reina's going to be busy between the sticks in the coming weeks.
Didn't put a foot wrong, which is what you expect of a player of Reina's calibre.
Ezri Konsa, 6.5
Victim of being too casual in the first half, and was pickpocketed by the likes of Trossard and Maupay. Re-focused, though, and improved vastly. Was involved with a heated exchange with Maupay at the final whistle. Showed fight.
Tyrone Mings, 7
At the centre of Villa's back three once again, Mings screwed at the midfield in front of him for allowing Maupay to assist Trossard for the opener. Always commanding and willing to put his body on the line. A leader of men who oozed confidence to dribble out from the back.
Kortney Hause, 5
Looked so lackadaisical during the opening stages, getting caught numerous times dallying on the ball by Brighton's livewire front three of Maupay, Trossard and Connolly, the latter causing all kinds of problems. Villa's poorest player but, like most, improved as the game went on.
Frederic Guilbert, 6
Was given a rollicking by Drinkwater for allowing Maupay too much time, only for Drinkwater to snap the Frenchman himself. Back in the team and was tasked with keeping Trossard quiet, the Belgian subsequently getting the better of Villa's right-back for the opener. Continued to press down the right.
Danny Drinkwater, 5
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Still looks way short of the fitness required, which was evident with his claret shirt appearing dark purple such was the sweat pumping off the loanee.
He has standards, though, and in the first 45 screamed at his new team-mates to "keep it zipping" and "press, press, press". A confident player, but lacking match sharpness. Ballooned an effort when well-placed just after the restart. I admire his fight and doggedness - but he's half-fit. His replacement, Douglas Luiz, did more.
Marvelous Nakamba, 6
Still looks short of confidence, does Marvelous, who apologised to Dean Smith for a wayward pass in the first half. Plugged away, though, and was a thorn in Brighton's side having put a stop to several of their moves.
Still a shadow of the player that burst onto the scene following his arrival.
Matt Targett, 6
Back in the team for Taylor and always gives Villa more of an attacking edge. Did well and is always a safe pair of legs for Villa down the left. Another one who improved as the game went on. Villa always look better with Targett ahead of Taylor in the team.
Anwar El Ghazi, 6
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Did OK as he led the line as an unorthodox striker. The Dutchman occupied the likes of Dunk and Webster which is no mean feat, thus allowing the likes of Grealish the freedom down the left.
Trezeguet, 6
Ran himself ragged and his substitution grew a few groans from the away fans behind the goal. A real workhorse, is Trez, who fights for every ball.
Jack Grealish, 8*
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Did brilliantly to run from the halfway line before bearing down on goal at 0-0, only to send his right-footed effort wide of the mark. Showed his class and quality all game, and bagged the equaliser with a thumping finish.
Was typically chopped down at the end of the game, and looked exhasuted. He does it all for the Villa.
Subs
Douglas Luiz (for Drinkwater, 68), 7
Immediate impact, brilliantly finding Jack Grealish for Villa's equaliser. The Brazilian could have opted for a routine through-ball into the channel for Vassilev but his quick-thinking picked out Grealish on the edge of Brighton's box.
Indiana Vassilev (for Trezeguet, 68), 6
Went straight up to spearhead Villa's attack. Pressed as much as he could to keep Brighton occupied.
Conor Hourihane (for Nakamba, 85), 5
Came on as Smith looked for a bit of magic with that left peg. Booked.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Birmingham City player ratings as Jude Bellingham goal cancelled out in Cardiff City draw

Birmingham City had to settle for a point and a 1-1 draw after two wildly contrasting halves .
Blues dominated the first but had only Jude Bellingham ’ s fourth goal of the season to show for some intricate football .
However , Cardiff dictated the second period and equalised in the 62nd minute through Lee Tomlin .
A bystander in the first half - other than one fumbled Paterson cross which caused a flicker of anxiety .
Started the second by spilling a cross too and was nowhere to be seen for the equaliser .
Won the corner which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hoilett and kept him quiet throughout .
Precious little opportunity to get forward after the first half hour .
Decent defensive shift though .
A very solid return to the team .
One robust challenge saw Danny Ward subbed .
Seemed to win every header going and sweep up well when needed .
Lured into thumping the ball long too often , though .
Largely composed throughout , although Paterson was a danger when he replaced Ward .
Showed decent pace at times .
A really bright first half in which he kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in attack .
Had far more defensive work to do after the break - and did it well too .
Back in the side after suspension and mopped up everything in the opening 45 minutes .
His head seemed to be spinning in the second half though as the visitors put on the pressure .
It was his cross that almost gave Jutkiewicz his tenth of the season .
In the perfect place to score his fourth of the season .
He was operating in central midfield with a licence to get into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get going in the second period made it hard for him to get on the ball .
Just a second league start in a couple of months and looked desperate to make an impact .
Sent over the corner for the Bellingham goal and released Mrabti in the first half with a defence splitting pass .
Like everyone else struggled to get a grip on the game after the restart though and dwelled on the ball too long .
Linked up play well as Blues moved possession around the Cardiff box in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as Blues faded , he did as well and he was subbed just after the hour .
A superb flick for the opening goal - and a crashing shot which thumped the crossbar .
However , was only really on the fringes of the game in the second half .
Towering knockdown for what should have been 2-0 .
Worked hard out of possession , battled for everything and forced a super 80th minute save out of Smithies .
His contribution at defensive set-pieces was as valuable as anything .
MAGHOMA ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into the game 5

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Birmingham City had to settle for a point and a 1-1 draw after two wildly contrasting halves.
Blues dominated the first but had only Jude Bellingham’s fourth goal of the season to show for some intricate football.
However, Cardiff dictated the second period and equalised in the 62nd minute through Lee Tomlin.
Here’s how Blues’ players rated:
STARTING FORMATION
4-4-1-1
CAMP 5
A bystander in the first half - other than one fumbled Paterson cross which caused a flicker of anxiety. Started the second by spilling a cross too and was nowhere to be seen for the equaliser.
COLIN 6.5
Won the corner which produced the goal. Up against Junior Hoilett and kept him quiet throughout. Precious little opportunity to get forward after the first half hour. Decent defensive shift though.
*ROBERTS 7.5
A very solid return to the team. One robust challenge saw Danny Ward subbed. Seemed to win every header going and sweep up well when needed. Lured into thumping the ball long too often, though.
CLARKE-SALTER 7
Largely composed throughout, although Paterson was a danger when he replaced Ward. Showed decent pace at times.
PEDERSEN 7.5
A really bright first half in which he kept his side battened down and looked dangerous in attack. Had far more defensive work to do after the break - and did it well too.
SUNJIC 6
Back in the side after suspension and mopped up everything in the opening 45 minutes. His head seemed to be spinning in the second half though as the visitors put on the pressure. It was his cross that almost gave Jutkiewicz his tenth of the season.
BELLINGHAM 7
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In the perfect place to score his fourth of the season. He was operating in central midfield with a licence to get into the opposition box. Blues’ failure to get going in the second period made it hard for him to get on the ball.
CROWLEY 6
Just a second league start in a couple of months and looked desperate to make an impact. Sent over the corner for the Bellingham goal and released Mrabti in the first half with a defence splitting pass.
Like everyone else struggled to get a grip on the game after the restart though and dwelled on the ball too long.
MRABTI 6
Linked up play well as Blues moved possession around the Cardiff box in a bright first half hour. However, as Blues faded, he did as well and he was subbed just after the hour.
BELA 6.5
A superb flick for the opening goal - and a crashing shot which thumped the crossbar. However, was only really on the fringes of the game in the second half.
JUTKIEWICZ 7
Towering knockdown for what should have been 2-0. Worked hard out of possession, battled for everything and forced a super 80th minute save out of Smithies. His contribution at defensive set-pieces was as valuable as anything.
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SUBSTITUTES
MAGHOMA (for Mrabti, 64) Struggled to get into the game 5
GARDNER (for Bellingham, 80) N/A
Not used : Trueman, McEachran, Davis, Gimenez, Montero
OPPOSITION
CARDIFF (4-2-3-1): Smithies; Richards, Morrison, Nelson, Bennett; Pack, Bacuna; Whyte, Tomlin (Glatzel 90), Hoilett (Ralls 83); Ward (Paterson 31). Not used: Etheridge, Flint, Vaulks, Murphy
GOALS
BLUES : Bellingham (4)
CARDIFF : Tomlin (62)
THE REF : Andy Davies
ATTENDANCE : 20,482 (1,946)
NEXT UP : Middlesbrough (a), Tuesday, January 21, kick-off 7.45pm


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Wolves player ratings as Traore, Jimenez & Neto inspire stunning comeback at Southampton

Wolverhampton Wanderers sealed their first win of 2020 with a stunning comeback at Southampton .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side appeared to be heading for a sixth game without a win after Jan Bednarek and Shane Long punished a shocking first half display .
But Wolves produced a remarkable recovery after the break with Pedro Neto 's second Premier League goal and Raul Jimenez ’ s brace sealing an unlikely 3-2 victory .
Here are our player ratings from St Mary ’ s : Patricio now hasn ’ t kept a clean sheet in eight Premier League games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
The goalkeeper hasn ’ t suffered a dip in form , he just isn ’ t being offered a great deal of protection by the three men directly in front of him .
He didn ’ t stand a chance with either of Saints ’ first half goals .
It was a game to forget for Dendoncker , especially the first half in which he played a part in allowing Saints to score twice .
Dendoncker ’ s miscue allowed Ward-Prowse ’ s free-kick to find Bednarek at the far post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Long inside the box for the second .
He improved in the second half , although he was beaten far too easily by Redmond on a couple of occasions .
Coady retained his composure on the ball in the first half when others were crumbling around him .
He wasn ’ t directly to blame for either of Saints ’ goals and led a different team out for the second half .
Saiss was again the best of the bunch at the back for Wolves .
His safety first approach is paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary risks .
Between Doherty and Dendoncker on the right Wolves were a mess during the first half .
The Irishman isn ’ t often lauded for his defensive qualities but offered very little going forward too .
Bednarek was Doherty ’ s man in the build-up to the hosts ’ opener .
A woeful attempt to spread the ball wide from kick-off went out for a goal-kick and that set the tone for Neves ’ afternoon .
With the ball he was miles off the standards Wolves fans have come to expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second half and managed to hit Traore early a couple of times to hurt Southampton .
Created some decent moments from set pieces and really tidied up Wolves ' act in terms of ball retention in the second half .
Jonny ’ s endeavour midway through the second half was key to Wolves completing this comeback .
As he does occasionally , Jonny drifted into the central striker position and bulldozed his way in between Cedric and Stephens , who hacked him down to the penalty .
Cedric got in behind Jonny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Traore played three positions at St Mary ’ s but it wasn ’ t until he was in the middle that Wolves began to cause Saints problems .
Stephens and Bednarek were unable to deal with his directness and he ripped them apart in the second half .
Traore teed up Neto to get Wolves back into the game just after half-time and raced away before squaring intelligently for Jimenez ’ s winner .
While Jimenez went close to scoring twice during the first half , his play in general was pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second half and the Mexican had a hand in all three goals .
He set Traore away for the first , nonchalantly converted the penalty for the second and buried an emphatic winner in front of a packed away end .
Top class .
If there was one player to come out of the first half with credit , it was Neto .
The 19-year-old created Wolves ’ two best openings and was unlucky Jimenez wasn ’ t his usual potent self .
Neto continued to perform brightly after the break and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League goal .
This was his best performance in old gold .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers sealed their first win of 2020 with a stunning comeback at Southampton.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side appeared to be heading for a sixth game without a win after Jan Bednarek and Shane Long punished a shocking first half display.
But Wolves produced a remarkable recovery after the break with Pedro Neto's second Premier League goal and Raul Jimenez’s brace sealing an unlikely 3-2 victory.
Here are our player ratings from St Mary’s:
Rui Patricio 6
Patricio now hasn’t kept a clean sheet in eight Premier League games and Wolves have conceded first in six of them.
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The goalkeeper hasn’t suffered a dip in form, he just isn’t being offered a great deal of protection by the three men directly in front of him. He didn’t stand a chance with either of Saints’ first half goals.
Leander Dendoncker 5
It was a game to forget for Dendoncker, especially the first half in which he played a part in allowing Saints to score twice.
Dendoncker’s miscue allowed Ward-Prowse’s free-kick to find Bednarek at the far post and he wasn’t tight enough to Long inside the box for the second.
He improved in the second half, although he was beaten far too easily by Redmond on a couple of occasions.
Conor Coady 6
Coady retained his composure on the ball in the first half when others were crumbling around him.
He wasn’t directly to blame for either of Saints’ goals and led a different team out for the second half.
Romain Saiss 6.5
(Image: Getty Images)
Saiss was again the best of the bunch at the back for Wolves. His safety first approach is paying dividends when others around him are taking unnecessary risks.
Matt Doherty 5
Between Doherty and Dendoncker on the right Wolves were a mess during the first half.
The Irishman isn’t often lauded for his defensive qualities but offered very little going forward too. Bednarek was Doherty’s man in the build-up to the hosts’ opener.
Ruben Neves 5.5
A woeful attempt to spread the ball wide from kick-off went out for a goal-kick and that set the tone for Neves’ afternoon.
With the ball he was miles off the standards Wolves fans have come to expect. Thankfully, he settled down in the second half and managed to hit Traore early a couple of times to hurt Southampton.
Joao Moutinho 7
Created some decent moments from set pieces and really tidied up Wolves' act in terms of ball retention in the second half.
Jonny Otto 6.5
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Jonny’s endeavour midway through the second half was key to Wolves completing this comeback.
As he does occasionally, Jonny drifted into the central striker position and bulldozed his way in between Cedric and Stephens, who hacked him down to the penalty. Cedric got in behind Jonny to cross for Long’s goal.
Adama Traore 9
Traore played three positions at St Mary’s but it wasn’t until he was in the middle that Wolves began to cause Saints problems.
Stephens and Bednarek were unable to deal with his directness and he ripped them apart in the second half.
Traore teed up Neto to get Wolves back into the game just after half-time and raced away before squaring intelligently for Jimenez’s winner.
Raul Jimenez 9
While Jimenez went close to scoring twice during the first half, his play in general was pretty poor.
(Image: Getty Images)
A different beast emerged for the second half and the Mexican had a hand in all three goals. He set Traore away for the first, nonchalantly converted the penalty for the second and buried an emphatic winner in front of a packed away end. Top class.
Pedro Neto 9
If there was one player to come out of the first half with credit, it was Neto. The 19-year-old created Wolves’ two best openings and was unlucky Jimenez wasn’t his usual potent self.
Neto continued to perform brightly after the break and instigated the comeback with his second Premier League goal. This was his best performance in old gold.
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birminghammail--2020-01-18--Birmingham City 1-1 Cardiff REACTION: Pep Clotet's press conference as Blues are held

Birmingham City had to settle for a point and a 1-1 draw after two wildly contrasting halves at St Andrew ’ s .
Blues dominated the first but had only Jude Bellingham ’ s fourth goal of the season to show for their some intricate football .
However , Cardiff dictated the second period and equalised in the 62nd minute through Lee Tomlin .
Pep Clotet made four changes to the team which won at Luton - with more emphasis on playing passing football .
That brought Bellingham , Dan Crowley and Ivan Sunjic back into the team which Marc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
It didn ’ t take long before that fluidity won Blues a fourth minute corner .
Crowley fired it low to the near post , Jeremie Bela flicked it behind him and Bellingham was completely unmarked at the back to tuck home .
Soon after Crowley found space outside the box and unleashed a shot which was deflected over by Curtis Nelson .
Just after the quarter hour Sunjic won a header in midfield and found Bela .
The Frenchman took it down on his chest , turned and thrashed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the crossbar .
Ten minutes later a Blues corner was cleared to Kristian Pedersen near the penalty spot but the Dane ’ s shot is blocked .
And on the half hour Bellingham should have had a second .
Kerim Mrabti launched a deep ball from the right into the box , Jutkiewicz headed it down but Bellingham ’ s volley hit Alex Smithies with the goal gaping .
Blues ’ failure to find a second goal cost them as the Bluebirds rallied in the second period .
The only surprise was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score .
Neil Harris ’ men had peppered the Blues box with crosses by the time a Marlon Pack corner found Tomlin .
The attacker peeled off his defender to head past Lee Camp from eight yards .
Tomlin nearly made it 2-1 with a quarter of an hour to go but thankfully his rising shot from the edge of the box kissed the outside of Camp ’ s post .
Blues ’ first opening of the second period came with only eight minutes remaining .
Sunjic lifted in a deep cross from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his header was palmed away by Alex Smithies .

Birmingham City had to settle for a point and a 1-1 draw after two wildly contrasting halves at St Andrew’s.
Blues dominated the first but had only Jude Bellingham’s fourth goal of the season to show for their some intricate football.
However, Cardiff dictated the second period and equalised in the 62nd minute through Lee Tomlin.
Pep Clotet made four changes to the team which won at Luton - with more emphasis on playing passing football.
That brought Bellingham, Dan Crowley and Ivan Sunjic back into the team which Marc Roberts made a welcome return at the back.
It didn’t take long before that fluidity won Blues a fourth minute corner.
Crowley fired it low to the near post, Jeremie Bela flicked it behind him and Bellingham was completely unmarked at the back to tuck home.
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Soon after Crowley found space outside the box and unleashed a shot which was deflected over by Curtis Nelson.
Just after the quarter hour Sunjic won a header in midfield and found Bela.
The Frenchman took it down on his chest, turned and thrashed a dipping shot from 25 yards which clattered off the crossbar.
Ten minutes later a Blues corner was cleared to Kristian Pedersen near the penalty spot but the Dane’s shot is blocked.
And on the half hour Bellingham should have had a second.
Kerim Mrabti launched a deep ball from the right into the box, Jutkiewicz headed it down but Bellingham’s volley hit Alex Smithies with the goal gaping.
Blues’ failure to find a second goal cost them as the Bluebirds rallied in the second period.
The only surprise was that it took them 18 minutes to score.
Neil Harris’ men had peppered the Blues box with crosses by the time a Marlon Pack corner found Tomlin.
The attacker peeled off his defender to head past Lee Camp from eight yards.
Tomlin nearly made it 2-1 with a quarter of an hour to go but thankfully his rising shot from the edge of the box kissed the outside of Camp’s post.
Blues’ first opening of the second period came with only eight minutes remaining.
Sunjic lifted in a deep cross from the right Jutkiewicz beat his man but his header was palmed away by Alex Smithies.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Southampton 2 Wolves 3 REACTION: Nuno's press conference after stunning comeback

A remarkable second half from Wolves ’ rampant front three inspired Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men to a memorable comeback win over Southampton .
An abject first half performance saw Wolves trail 2-0 at half-time after goals from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long .
But a half-time rollocking from Nuno sparked the desired response with Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez ( 2 ) sealing a memorable away day on the south coast .
Wolves started brightly with Adama Traore going close after cutting inside from his new position on the left of attack .
But Saints hit the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort over Rui Patricio following James Ward-Prowse ’ s free-kick on the right .
Leander Dendoncker missed the ball and Bednarek was left in acres of space behind Matt Doherty to fire home .
Southampton almost doubled their lead midway through the first half through Cedric .
Doherty was caught up field and Nathan Redmond skinned Ruben Neves , who was filling in for his teammate , before crossing for Cedric to head straight at Patricio from eight yards .
Good play from Neto on the right presented Jimenez with a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s outstretched leg could only divert the ball wide .
And Wolves were made to pay 10 minutes before half-time as Cedric whipped in a peach of a cross for former West Bromwich Albion striker Long to glance into the far corner .
Long escaped Dendoncker to meet Cedric ’ s delivery on the penalty spot and left Patricio helpless with a precise header .
Traore and Neto always looked Wolves ’ likeliest route back into the match and the pair combined to pull a goal back within eight minutes of the restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he flew away from Southampton ’ s defence to find Neto unmarked in the middle .
The youngster took one touch before slotting home .
Wolves , now operating with Neto in behind Jimenez and Traore , were building up a head of steam on the south coast .
Neto was causing Southampton problems and he fed a pass through to Jonny Otto who went down under a challenge from Jack Stephens inside the box , Referee Darren England pointed to the corner flag which incensed Wolves ’ players .
And for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR sided with the Molineux men .
Naturally , Jimenez stuck the penalty away to tie the game .
And the winner arrived with 15 minutes to go .
Traore raced away before teeing up Jimenez to fire past Alex McCarthy and spark scenes of celebration .

A remarkable second half from Wolves’ rampant front three inspired Nuno Espirito Santo’s men to a memorable comeback win over Southampton.
An abject first half performance saw Wolves trail 2-0 at half-time after goals from Jan Bednarek and Shane Long.
But a half-time rollocking from Nuno sparked the desired response with Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez (2) sealing a memorable away day on the south coast.
Wolves started brightly with Adama Traore going close after cutting inside from his new position on the left of attack.
But Saints hit the front inside 15 minutes as Bednarek cleverly looped an effort over Rui Patricio following James Ward-Prowse’s free-kick on the right. Leander Dendoncker missed the ball and Bednarek was left in acres of space behind Matt Doherty to fire home.
(Image: Getty Images)
Southampton almost doubled their lead midway through the first half through Cedric. Doherty was caught up field and Nathan Redmond skinned Ruben Neves, who was filling in for his teammate, before crossing for Cedric to head straight at Patricio from eight yards.
Good play from Neto on the right presented Jimenez with a chance to level matters but the striker’s outstretched leg could only divert the ball wide.
And Wolves were made to pay 10 minutes before half-time as Cedric whipped in a peach of a cross for former West Bromwich Albion striker Long to glance into the far corner.
Long escaped Dendoncker to meet Cedric’s delivery on the penalty spot and left Patricio helpless with a precise header.
Traore and Neto always looked Wolves’ likeliest route back into the match and the pair combined to pull a goal back within eight minutes of the restart.
Jimenez unleashed Traore on the right and he flew away from Southampton’s defence to find Neto unmarked in the middle. The youngster took one touch before slotting home.
(Image: Getty Images)
Wolves, now operating with Neto in behind Jimenez and Traore, were building up a head of steam on the south coast.
Neto was causing Southampton problems and he fed a pass through to Jonny Otto who went down under a challenge from Jack Stephens inside the box,
Referee Darren England pointed to the corner flag which incensed Wolves’ players. And for just the second time this season, VAR sided with the Molineux men. Naturally, Jimenez stuck the penalty away to tie the game.
And the winner arrived with 15 minutes to go. Traore raced away before teeing up Jimenez to fire past Alex McCarthy and spark scenes of celebration.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Love Island's Mike Boateng investigated by police over claims of improper behaviour

Love Island has n't been short of controversy this year and another one has been added to the bag - Mike .
The former Greater Manchester Police police officer is under investigation by his former police force over alleged improper behaviour , reports the Mirror .
GMP said it was investigating allegations against the 24-year-old who 's originally from South East London but moved to Bury , Greater Manchester .
It added : “ Allegations were made regarding an officer in 2019 which are currently under investigation by the Professional Standards Branch .
It is inappropriate to comment further while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came after the Sunday Mirror asked GMP and Love Island bosses about Mike being investigated by the force ’ s professional standards department .
Last night his family posted a 450-word message on his Instagram page .
His family said in their statement : “ We believe there is a clear attempt to tarnish Mike ’ s character .
We are disheartened by Greater Manchester Police ’ s response to these allegations .
They have not risen to Mike ’ s defence .
“ Mike showed nothing but dedication to GMP .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ integrity .
`` His hope was that in him joining the force , people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds would in turn join , ensuring diverse representation within the organisation.
” Love Island did n't respond to requests from the Mirror for comment and there was no comment from GMP on the race allegations last night .
Mike is among the early favourites to win the show after choosing to couple up with customer service adviser Leanne .

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Love Island hasn't been short of controversy this year and another one has been added to the bag - Mike.
The former Greater Manchester Police police officer is under investigation by his former police force over alleged improper behaviour, reports the Mirror .
GMP said it was investigating allegations against the 24-year-old who's originally from South East London but moved to Bury, Greater Manchester.
It added: “Allegations were made regarding an officer in 2019 which are currently under investigation by the Professional Standards Branch. It is inappropriate to comment further while the investigation is on-going.”
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The claims came after the Sunday Mirror asked GMP and Love Island bosses about Mike being investigated by the force’s professional standards department.
Last night his family posted a 450-word message on his Instagram page.
His family said in their statement: “We believe there is a clear attempt to tarnish Mike’s character. We are disheartened by Greater Manchester Police’s response to these allegations. They have not risen to Mike’s defence.
“Mike showed nothing but dedication to GMP. He joined believing the force represented honesty and integrity.
"His hope was that in him joining the force, people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds would in turn join, ensuring diverse representation within the organisation.”
Love Island didn't respond to requests from the Mirror for comment and there was no comment from GMP on the race allegations last night.
Mike is among the early favourites to win the show after choosing to couple up with customer service adviser Leanne.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Aston Villa man linked with January move abroad

Aston Villa goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic is set to join French side Toulouse , according to reports .
The Sun claim @ @ @ @ @ down the pecking order at Villa , will join the Ligue 1 side on a @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
Kalinic signed for Villa from Gent for £7m a year ago @ @ @ @ @ number one in the Championship , has made just eight appearances in all competitions .
@ @ @ @ @ , Tom Heaton and now both Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina – who was brought @ @ @ @ @ the remainder of the campaign .
Gent were reportedly keen to bring Kalinic back , @ @ @ @ @ director also expressed an interest in the stopper .
With the European Championships on the @ @ @ @ @ to be part of Croatia ’ s plan , and will be looking to get @ @ @ @ @ the build-up to the tournament .
And the latest reports suggest he is heading to @ @ @ @ @ their battle to avoid relegation from the top flight .

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Aston Villa goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic is set to join French side Toulouse, according to reports.
The Sun claim Kalinic, who has dropped down the pecking order at Villa, will join the Ligue 1 side on a loan deal for the rest of the season.
Kalinic signed for Villa from Gent for £7m a year ago, but after starting as number one in the Championship, has made just eight appearances in all competitions.
He fell behind Jed Steer, Tom Heaton and now both Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina – who was brought in by Dean Smith for the remainder of the campaign.
Gent were reportedly keen to bring Kalinic back, while Genk’s sporting director also expressed an interest in the stopper.
With the European Championships on the horizon, Kalinic will want to be part of Croatia’s plan, and will be looking to get some regular game time in the build-up to the tournament.
And the latest reports suggest he is heading to France to help Toulouse in their battle to avoid relegation from the top flight.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Netflix 'interested' in deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Netflix has confirmed it 's interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle .
The streaming giant has already agreed a production deal with former US President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama and said it would be up for teaming up with the Duke and Duchess if the opportunity came along .
Harry and Meghan have confirmed they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring , will stop using HRH and will repay the taxpayers ' millions spent on their home .
The Queen said in a statement : `` Following many months of conversations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family . ''
The move means Harry and Meghan are free to strike lucrative contracts and Netflix could be among them .
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles , Ted Sarandos , Netflix 's chief content officer said : `` Who would n't be interested ?
Yes , sure . ''
Following the Sussexes ' bombshell announcement that they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was reported Meghan had already signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity .
And last week video emerged of Harry highlighting his wife 's talents to Disney chief executive Robert Iger during the European premiere of The Lion King in July .
He said : `` You do know she does voiceovers ? ''
Iger replied : `` I did not know that , '' and the duke went on to say : `` You seem surprised .
She 's really interested . ''

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Netflix has confirmed it's interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The streaming giant has already agreed a production deal with former US President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama and said it would be up for teaming up with the Duke and Duchess if the opportunity came along.
Harry and Meghan have confirmed they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring, will stop using HRH and will repay the taxpayers' millions spent on their home.
The Queen said in a statement: "Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family."
The move means Harry and Meghan are free to strike lucrative contracts and Netflix could be among them.
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles, Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer said: "Who wouldn't be interested? Yes, sure."
Following the Sussexes' bombshell announcement that they would be standing back from royal duties, it was reported Meghan had already signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity.
And last week video emerged of Harry highlighting his wife's talents to Disney chief executive Robert Iger during the European premiere of The Lion King in July.
He said: "You do know she does voiceovers?"
Iger replied: "I did not know that," and the duke went on to say: "You seem surprised. She's really interested."


birminghammail--2020-01-19--These are the risks and benefits of taking 'the pill' - investigation after woman almost dies

When we reported on how Tamworth woman Lauren Dyer nearly died as a result of taking the pill , lots of people got in touch to express their concerns over their contraception .
So , we decided to ask the experts just how serious the risks are of taking the pill and whether the benefits really do outweigh the potential dangers .
According to the NHS website , the chance of getting a blood clot is very small but if a clot was to develop it could cause a stroke , heart attack , deep vein thrombosis ( clot in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clot in your lung ) .
Lauren developed two massive pulmonary embolisms , two big clusters of blood clots in her lungs , which restricting her breathing and caused her to faint as a result of taking Microgynon .
She felt lucky it was spotted early as Tamworth teaching assistant Fallan Kurek died of a massive pulmonary embolism on her lung caused by taking the contraceptive pill in 2015 .
Microgynon is a combined hormonal contraceptive ( CHC ) that contains the oestrogen ethinylestradiol in combination with the progestogen levonorgestrel .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agency around five to seven out of 10,000 women who are using a CHC that contains levonorgestrel will develop a blood clot in the leg or lung in a year .
Certain people are at greater risk than others - see below for more details .
A spokeswoman for the agency said : `` Hormonal contraceptive pills ( “ the pill ” ) are highly effective medicines for preventing unwanted pregnancy and the benefits associated with their use far outweigh their risks .
`` The risk of blood clots associated with using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prescribers and women should familiarise themselves with the major risk factors for blood clots and the key signs and symptoms provided in the product information . ''
Who is most at risk ?
Your doctor will check if you have certain risk factors before prescribing the pill as the oestrogen in the pill may cause your blood to clot more readily .
The pill can be taken , with caution , if you have one of the risk factors below .
It is unlikely you would be advised to take it if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These include : • being 35 years old or over • being a smoker or having quit smoking in the past year • being very overweight ( in women with a BMI of 35 or over , the risks of using the pill usually outweigh the benefits ) • having migraines ( you should not take the pill if you have severe or regular migraine attacks , especially if you get aura or a warning sign before an attack ) • having had a blood clot or stroke in the past • having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clot when they were younger than 45 • being immobile for a long time – for example , in a wheelchair or with a leg in plaster Find out more on the NHS website here and always ask your GP for advice .
What are the benefits of taking the pill ?
When taken correctly , the pill is over 99 % effective at preventing pregnancy , according to the NHS website .
This means that fewer than one woman in 100 who use the combined pill as contraception will get pregnant in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pill include : • it does not interrupt sex • it usually makes your bleeds regular , lighter and less painful • it reduces your risk of cancer of the ovaries , womb and colon • it can reduce symptoms of PMS ( premenstrual syndrome ) • it can sometimes reduce acne • it may protect against pelvic inflammatory disease • it may reduce the risk of fibroids , ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast disease What are the disadvantages of taking the pill ?
Whilst serious risks , such as blood clots and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other risk factors women need to be aware of when taking the combined pill , according to the NHS .
There 's a risk of pregnancy if you fail to take the pill at the same time every day .
There 's also a risk of pregnancy if you miss a pill , vomit or have severe diarrhoea .
Some medicines may make the pill less effective .
Check with your doctor if you 're taking any other tablets .
The combined pill is not suitable for women over 35 who smoke , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections ( STIs ) , so using a condom as well is advised if you may be at risk of STIs .
The pill can cause minor side effects include mood swings , nausea , breast tenderness and headaches , which are worth taking into account too .
Breakthrough bleeding and spotting is common in the first few months of using the pill .
It can increase blood pressure .
What the manufacturer says Microgynon is manufactured by Bayer AG , which is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for Bayer said : `` At Bayer , we take the safety of our products very seriously and we continuously review the safety profiles of our products .
`` Bayer investigates reports on side effects thoroughly and collaborates closely with regulatory authorities concerning the use , benefits and risks of all products .
Bayer strongly encourages all patients and healthcare professionals to report adverse events to the company directly or to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) .
`` Combined hormonal contraceptives ( CHCs ) , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , are among the most systematically studied and widely used medical products available today .
Based on a thorough assessment of the available scientific data by regulatory authorities , outside independent experts and Bayer scientists , Microgynon® is considered effective and overall , has a favourable benefit-risk profile when used appropriately . ''
She added : `` Risk of blood clots is increased for women taking CHCs when compared with non-users .
This is a well-known class effect of all CHCs as is clearly stated in the patient information leaflet of CHCs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood clots in a woman taking a CHC is smaller than the risk of clots associated with pregnancy .
`` A woman ’ s individual risk for a blood clot is determined by her personal risk factors .
General risk factors for clots include genetic predisposition , obesity , pregnancy , advancing age and immobilisation ( bed rest , a long-haul flight , trauma or surgery ) .
The clot risk for a healthy woman is low , whether she takes an oral contraceptive or not .
The more risk factors a woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be .
`` A woman should discuss their own medical history and known risk factors with her healthcare professional to weigh the risks of blood clots against the need for contraception and determine the contraceptive method best suited for their individual circumstances . ''
How to take the combined pill The usual way to take the combined pill is to take one every day for 21 days , then stop for seven days , and during this week you have a period-type bleed .
You start taking the pill again after seven days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from releasing an egg each month ( ovulation ) .
It also thickens the mucus in the neck of the womb , so it is harder for sperm to penetrate the womb and reach an egg , and thins the lining of the womb , so there is less chance of a fertilised egg implanting into the womb and being able to grow .
If you tend to forget to take the pill at the same time each day , it 's less effective and so other contraceptive methods may work better , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implant and injection .

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When we reported on how Tamworth woman Lauren Dyer nearly died as a result of taking the pill, lots of people got in touch to express their concerns over their contraception.
So, we decided to ask the experts just how serious the risks are of taking the pill and whether the benefits really do outweigh the potential dangers.
According to the NHS website, the chance of getting a blood clot is very small but if a clot was to develop it could cause a stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis (clot in your leg) or pulmonary embolus (clot in your lung).
Lauren developed two massive pulmonary embolisms, two big clusters of blood clots in her lungs, which restricting her breathing and caused her to faint as a result of taking Microgynon. She felt lucky it was spotted early as Tamworth teaching assistant Fallan Kurek died of a massive pulmonary embolism on her lung caused by taking the contraceptive pill in 2015.
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Microgynon is a combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) that contains the oestrogen ethinylestradiol in combination with the progestogen levonorgestrel.
According to the government-run Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency around five to seven out of 10,000 women who are using a CHC that contains levonorgestrel will develop a blood clot in the leg or lung in a year.
Certain people are at greater risk than others - see below for more details.
A spokeswoman for the agency said: "Hormonal contraceptive pills (“the pill”) are highly effective medicines for preventing unwanted pregnancy and the benefits associated with their use far outweigh their risks.
"The risk of blood clots associated with using the combined contraceptive pill is very small. Prescribers and women should familiarise themselves with the major risk factors for blood clots and the key signs and symptoms provided in the product information."
Who is most at risk?
Your doctor will check if you have certain risk factors before prescribing the pill as the oestrogen in the pill may cause your blood to clot more readily.
The pill can be taken, with caution, if you have one of the risk factors below. It is unlikely you would be advised to take it if you have two or more risk factors. These include:
being 35 years old or over
being a smoker or having quit smoking in the past year
being very overweight (in women with a BMI of 35 or over, the risks of using the pill usually outweigh the benefits)
having migraines (you should not take the pill if you have severe or regular migraine attacks, especially if you get aura or a warning sign before an attack)
having high blood pressure
having had a blood clot or stroke in the past
having a close relative who had a blood clot when they were younger than 45
being immobile for a long time – for example, in a wheelchair or with a leg in plaster
Find out more on the NHS website here and always ask your GP for advice.
What are the benefits of taking the pill?
When taken correctly, the pill is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, according to the NHS website. This means that fewer than one woman in 100 who use the combined pill as contraception will get pregnant in one year.
Other advantages of the pill include:
it does not interrupt sex
it usually makes your bleeds regular, lighter and less painful
it reduces your risk of cancer of the ovaries, womb and colon
it can reduce symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
it can sometimes reduce acne
it may protect against pelvic inflammatory disease
it may reduce the risk of fibroids, ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast disease
What are the disadvantages of taking the pill?
Whilst serious risks, such as blood clots and cancer, are rare, there are other risk factors women need to be aware of when taking the combined pill, according to the NHS.
There's a risk of pregnancy if you fail to take the pill at the same time every day. There's also a risk of pregnancy if you miss a pill, vomit or have severe diarrhoea.
Some medicines may make the pill less effective. Check with your doctor if you're taking any other tablets.
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The combined pill is not suitable for women over 35 who smoke, or women with certain medical conditions.
It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so using a condom as well is advised if you may be at risk of STIs.
The pill can cause minor side effects include mood swings, nausea, breast tenderness and headaches, which are worth taking into account too. Breakthrough bleeding and spotting is common in the first few months of using the pill. It can increase blood pressure.
What the manufacturer says
Microgynon is manufactured by Bayer AG, which is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
A spokesman for Bayer said: "At Bayer, we take the safety of our products very seriously and we continuously review the safety profiles of our products.
"Bayer investigates reports on side effects thoroughly and collaborates closely with regulatory authorities concerning the use, benefits and risks of all products. Bayer strongly encourages all patients and healthcare professionals to report adverse events to the company directly or to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
"Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), like Microgynon® (levonorgestrel 150 mcg/ethinylestradiol 30 mcg), are among the most systematically studied and widely used medical products available today. Based on a thorough assessment of the available scientific data by regulatory authorities, outside independent experts and Bayer scientists,Microgynon® is considered effective and overall, has a favourable benefit-risk profile when used appropriately."
She added: "Risk of blood clots is increased for women taking CHCs when compared with non-users. This is a well-known class effect of all CHCs as is clearly stated in the patient information leaflet of CHCs. This risk, however, of blood clots in a woman taking a CHC is smaller than the risk of clots associated with pregnancy.
"A woman’s individual risk for a blood clot is determined by her personal risk factors. General risk factors for clots include genetic predisposition, obesity, pregnancy, advancing age and immobilisation (bed rest, a long-haul flight, trauma or surgery). The clot risk for a healthy woman is low , whether she takes an oral contraceptive or not. The more risk factors a woman has, the higher her risk might be.
"A woman should discuss their own medical history and known risk factors with her healthcare professional to weigh the risks of blood clots against the need for contraception and determine the contraceptive method best suited for their individual circumstances."
How to take the combined pill
The usual way to take the combined pill is to take one every day for 21 days, then stop for seven days, and during this week you have a period-type bleed. You start taking the pill again after seven days.
It works by preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation). It also thickens the mucus in the neck of the womb, so it is harder for sperm to penetrate the womb and reach an egg, and thins the lining of the womb, so there is less chance of a fertilised egg implanting into the womb and being able to grow.
If you tend to forget to take the pill at the same time each day, it's less effective and so other contraceptive methods may work better, such as the IUD, IUS, implant and injection.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--West Brom fans sent this message ahead of James McClean's return with Stoke City

Stoke City boss Michael O ’ Neill wants supporters to self-police any sectarian abuse in Monday night ’ s Championship clash between the Potters and West Bromwich Albion .
The game sees James McClean return to the Hawthorns , a ground he spent three years playing at as a player for the Baggies .
Now at Stoke , McClean is the target of abuse at grounds across the country as he refuses to wear a Remembrance poppy having grown up in a strong Republican area of Derry in Northern Ireland .
The 30-year-old has been offered support by both the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents this season , but O ’ Neill believes West Brom fans will be respectful of their former player .
In what already tends to be a spiky fixture between fans , O ’ Neill called for calm .
“ For some reason , James McClean is a symbol of this type of chanting , ” the Stoke boss told the Irish Mirror .
“ It ’ s unnecessary .
It ’ s unfair on him , on his family and it ’ s not particularly pleasant .
“ If the authorities have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , but I still look at people and think if someone behaves like that can you not turn around and say , ‘ What are you doing ?
’ “ It is racist , this behaviour .
I grew up in a society with sectarianism , so I know full well what that ’ s like .
I just hope supporters of clubs will realise it ’ s in no one ’ s benefit to behave like this .
“ I think James will go there to show people at West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player .
I think in the period he was there he was very good for them so I think they will hopefully recognise that .
“ I don ’ t envisage there will be any of the other issues we have seen with the away fans concerning this game.
” O ’ Neill said he would speak to McClean before kick-off .
“ People are a product of the environment they grow up in and James has his belief and he ’ s stuck with his belief , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a player to report racism on the pitch as well .
“ We don ’ t want supporters not being vocal , but they can without bringing racism or sectarianism into it .
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Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill wants supporters to self-police any sectarian abuse in Monday night’s Championship clash between the Potters and West Bromwich Albion.
The game sees James McClean return to the Hawthorns, a ground he spent three years playing at as a player for the Baggies.
Now at Stoke, McClean is the target of abuse at grounds across the country as he refuses to wear a Remembrance poppy having grown up in a strong Republican area of Derry in Northern Ireland.
The 30-year-old has been offered support by both the PFA and Kick It Out campaign following incidents this season, but O’Neill believes West Brom fans will be respectful of their former player.
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In what already tends to be a spiky fixture between fans, O’Neill called for calm.
“For some reason, James McClean is a symbol of this type of chanting,” the Stoke boss told the Irish Mirror. “It’s unnecessary. It’s unfair on him, on his family and it’s not particularly pleasant.
“If the authorities have to assist, that will be the case, but I still look at people and think if someone behaves like that can you not turn around and say, ‘What are you doing?’
“It is racist, this behaviour. I grew up in a society with sectarianism, so I know full well what that’s like. I just hope supporters of clubs will realise it’s in no one’s benefit to behave like this.
“I think James will go there to show people at West Brom that he’s still a top player. I think in the period he was there he was very good for them so I think they will hopefully recognise that.
“I don’t envisage there will be any of the other issues we have seen with the away fans concerning this game.”
O’Neill said he would speak to McClean before kick-off.
“People are a product of the environment they grow up in and James has his belief and he’s stuck with his belief,” he said.
“It’s a brave thing for a player to report racism on the pitch as well.
“We don’t want supporters not being vocal, but they can without bringing racism or sectarianism into it.”


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Armed police storm Tesco Extra after gunman reported on the roof

A team of armed police stormed a supermarket after a 'man with a gun ' was reportedly spotted on the roof .
West Mercia Police officers were called to the Tesco Extra superstore in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon ( January 18 ) .
A man had seen spotted brandishing a firearm on the roof of the Battlefield Road store at around 4pm .
The supermarket was shut while officers cordoned off the area .
Taking to social media , the force said : `` A challenging search environment for the team this evening in Shrewsbury .
It took a while but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the delays . ''
Despite an extensive search - including a police helicopter -no one was found .
The cordon was lifted just before 8.30pm yesterday evening .
Police say they believed the call was made in good faith .
Superintendent Jim Baker said : “ We take all reports involving firearms incredibly seriously and as such armed officers were deployed to the area and a cordon put in place .
`` An extensive search has been carried out by officers on the ground , the police helicopter and a fire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satisfied the call was made in good faith and have been able to discount the information we initially acted on .
`` I ’ d like to thank members of the public as there was an increased police presence in the area with some disruption to local residents .
`` The cordon has now been lifted however regular patrols will continue to be carried out in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
” At the time of the incident , shoppers took to social media to warn others about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haider said : `` We saw all the police cars dashing past us !
Armed cops swoop on Shrewsbury Tesco as 'gunman seen brandishing rifle from roof ' ... '' Apparently he is still up there as the chopper is still in the sky ! ''
Paranormalauraa added : `` Stay clear of Tesco if you 're in Shrewsbury !
Apparently there is a man on the petrol station roof with a gun .
`` Even if that 's not the case , they have sent armed police to the scene , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .

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A team of armed police stormed a supermarket after a 'man with a gun' was reportedly spotted on the roof.
West Mercia Police officers were called to the Tesco Extra superstore in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon (January 18).
A man had seen spotted brandishing a firearm on the roof of the Battlefield Road store at around 4pm.
(Image: West Mercia Police)
The supermarket was shut while officers cordoned off the area.
Taking to social media, the force said: "A challenging search environment for the team this evening in Shrewsbury . It took a while but we had to be thorough. Sorry for the delays."
Despite an extensive search - including a police helicopter -no one was found.
The cordon was lifted just before 8.30pm yesterday evening. Police say they believed the call was made in good faith.
Superintendent Jim Baker said: “We take all reports involving firearms incredibly seriously and as such armed officers were deployed to the area and a cordon put in place.
(Image: Chris Pritchard/Shropshire Live)
"An extensive search has been carried out by officers on the ground, the police helicopter and a fire and rescue service drone and we’re satisfied the call was made in good faith and have been able to discount the information we initially acted on.
"I’d like to thank members of the public as there was an increased police presence in the area with some disruption to local residents.
"The cordon has now been lifted however regular patrols will continue to be carried out in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.”
At the time of the incident, shoppers took to social media to warn others about the chaos.
On Twitter, Dr Ijlal Haider said: "We saw all the police cars dashing past us! Armed cops swoop on Shrewsbury Tesco as 'gunman seen brandishing rifle from roof'...
"Apparently he is still up there as the chopper is still in the sky!"
Paranormalauraa added: "Stay clear of Tesco if you're in Shrewsbury! Apparently there is a man on the petrol station roof with a gun.
"Even if that's not the case, they have sent armed police to the scene, so just stay away guys."
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Restaurant refused to refund family £660 table booking after dad suddenly died

A grieving diner has been left £660 out of pocket after a restaurant refused to refund his table booking despite the death of his father .
Martin O'Grady was due to celebrate the New Year and his own birthday at The Fordwich Arms near Canterbury on New Years Eve but instead was dealing with the loss of his dad .
His dad had an accident on December 27 but despite ringing in advance , Mr O'Grady was unable to move the reservation or get a full refund .
He had already pre-paid for a party of six to have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which had sold out a month in advance , according to Kent Live .
The recently renovated pub is one of just three restaurants to hold the coveted Michelin Star award in Kent and was voted England 's restaurant of the year at the AA hospitality awards in September .
In an angry post on Facebook he described his treatment by the restaurant as `` utterly inhumane '' .
He wrote : `` One of our party called the restaurant on 27th December in advance to make the manager , Elliot , aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a postponement of our dinner date .
`` He received a recital of nonsense about terms and conditions and that our dinner date could neither be refunded nor changed to a later date .
We were not seeking a refund .
`` We were simply requesting a goodwill gesture to allow us to change our reservation to a later date once I had a chance to return to the UK .
`` When asked how management view such extenuating circumstances the manager and owners neither cared nor wanted to hear anything about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensued .
`` We are utterly disgusted by this experience , not to mention £660 worse off , and just feel compelled to share this horrifying story with anyone ever considering making a reservation at this establishment .
There are no words . ''
He went on : `` Are Guy , Daniel and Natasha really in business ?
I wonder what the Michelin Group would think about how they are represented in this instance .
`` Good luck to them if that ’ s how they conduct their business .
We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response , one of the managers at the restaurant told KentLive he was `` sorry to hear of Mr O'Grady 's loss '' .
The `` small independent restaurant '' was unable to fill the table and suggested the diner transferred the tickets to other acquaintances or would refund the tickets of the couple whose father was unwell .
If some members of the party of six still wanted to attend , the price of the tickets could have been put towards drinks , according to the manager .
Lots of `` premium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the menu and 16 staff members were set to work that evening to ensure guests received the `` best service '' .
He added : `` '' As a small independent restaurant in the current financial climate , it is vital we take steps like these to take pre-payments to protect our business .
`` We have a high number of staff to ensure we provide the best experience possible .
However this means that margins are very tight as always in restaurants . ''

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A grieving diner has been left £660 out of pocket after a restaurant refused to refund his table booking despite the death of his father.
Martin O'Grady was due to celebrate the New Year and his own birthday at The Fordwich Arms near Canterbury on New Years Eve but instead was dealing with the loss of his dad.
His dad had an accident on December 27 but despite ringing in advance, Mr O'Grady was unable to move the reservation or get a full refund.
He had already pre-paid for a party of six to have the special tasting menu at the coveted restaurant which had sold out a month in advance, according to Kent Live .
The recently renovated pub is one of just three restaurants to hold the coveted Michelin Star award in Kent and was voted England's restaurant of the year at the AA hospitality awards in September.
In an angry post on Facebook he described his treatment by the restaurant as "utterly inhumane".
He wrote: "One of our party called the restaurant on 27th December in advance to make the manager, Elliot, aware of what had happened and to request a postponement of our dinner date.
"He received a recital of nonsense about terms and conditions and that our dinner date could neither be refunded nor changed to a later date. We were not seeking a refund.
"We were simply requesting a goodwill gesture to allow us to change our reservation to a later date once I had a chance to return to the UK.
"When asked how management view such extenuating circumstances the manager and owners neither cared nor wanted to hear anything about it. Another recital of terms and conditions ensued.
"We are utterly disgusted by this experience, not to mention £660 worse off, and just feel compelled to share this horrifying story with anyone ever considering making a reservation at this establishment. There are no words."
He went on: "Are Guy, Daniel and Natasha really in business? I wonder what the Michelin Group would think about how they are represented in this instance.
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"Good luck to them if that’s how they conduct their business. We will certainly never be returning."
In response, one of the managers at the restaurant told KentLive he was "sorry to hear of Mr O'Grady's loss".
The "small independent restaurant" was unable to fill the table and suggested the diner transferred the tickets to other acquaintances or would refund the tickets of the couple whose father was unwell.
If some members of the party of six still wanted to attend, the price of the tickets could have been put towards drinks, according to the manager.
Lots of "premium expensive ingredients" were already purchased for the menu and 16 staff members were set to work that evening to ensure guests received the "best service".
He added: ""As a small independent restaurant in the current financial climate, it is vital we take steps like these to take pre-payments to protect our business.
"We have a high number of staff to ensure we provide the best experience possible. However this means that margins are very tight as always in restaurants."


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Aston Villa transfers live: striker update from Smith, goalkeepr targeted and defender sent message

Welcome to Sunday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
Villa were back in Premier @ @ @ @ @ as they returned from the south coast with a decent point in a 1-1 draw @ @ @ @ @ .
Jack Grealish was the man to dig Villa out yet again with a superb @ @ @ @ @ a draw .
We will have all the reaction to that one , and also @ @ @ @ @ rumours - with Villa having already completed two signings this window and a third is @ @ @ @ @ Danny Drinkwater and Pepe Reina have both joined until the end of the season but @ @ @ @ @ priority for Dean Smith , with the man himself given an update on Mbwana Ally @ @ @ @ @ .
With Samatta poised to join , we will also have all the latest news @ @ @ @ @ incomings and outgoings at Villa Park .
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Explained: Borja Baston
The Spaniard, 27, will arrive on a short-term deal on a free transfer. Swansea are more than happy to let him go given his contract is set to expire this summer. Here, Swansea City reporter for Wales Online, Ian Mitchelmore, provides the following lowdown, with Villa just taking up the striker’s wages.
It’s worth noting that Baston has the same agent as Pepe Reina while the forward knows Villa’s sporting director Suso from his time in Spain.
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How has this deal suddenly come about, is Baston out-of-favour at Swans - why?
Borja started the season like a house on fire, scoring five goals in August. But his style has never suited Swansea, and once he struggled again, he lost his place to Sam Surridge, and more recently Rhian Brewster. His sky-high wages are also a huge problem for Swansea, so from a financial point of view, offloading him will be a huge help to the club.
What’s been Baston’s story at Swansea, a big-money signing in 2016... not happened?
He came into a Swansea side that had abandoned their famed style of play and managed just one goal in his debut season at the club, despite being the club-record signing. He had two season-long loans in Spain before returning to the club last summer, but it’s safe to say he’s - pound for pound - one of the worst signings in the club’s history.
What are his strengths/weaknesses?
He’s a pretty good finisher, as he showed in August. His clinical nature was vital as Swansea collected a significant number of points, despite not playing to their full potential. As for weaknesses, he’s not the quickest, so running in behind isn’t an option. He’s not the most mobile either, so he’s not someone you’ll see pressing from the front.
Just how surprised are Swansea given Premier League interest? Can he cut it?
It’s come as a huge surprise. The club have been willing to sell him for some time now in a bid to reduce the wage bill, but after such a woeful scoring record since joining the club, for a Premier League club to come knocking is quite simply astonishing. Can he cut it? He hasn’t at Swansea, but you don’t play for the likes of Atletico Madrid without having something about you.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Where to get food past best before date - and how it transforms lives

Customers have revealed the huge savings they have made by buying food past its best-before date .
A year on from the opening of Rogers Wholesale Foods in Bilston , the store director has spoken out about the impact on families around the Black Country .
One savvy shopper has been able to buy a brand new car by being thrifty with her weekly shop .
Mark Lyne , the store director , told Black Country Live : “ We ’ ve had a customer come to us and say that she has saved so much money throughout the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car with the money she would have spent on grocery shopping .
“ They put the savings aside and bought a new car for the new year .
“ Most families , especially with Christmas that has just gone by , they come and tell us how much we have helped them through difficult times .
“ People are able to save towards other projects such as holidays , weddings or just more time with the family .
“ We have customers with big families and a lot of mouths to feed so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself £50 on your groceries it all adds up in the end .
“ We love to hear that .
We ’ re not here to save pennies we ’ re here to save pounds.
” The flagship shop in the Beldray Industrial Park caused a frenzy when it opened on January 26 last year .
Within three days , more than 10,000 people had walked through door and queues at the till snaked out of the warehouse around the car park .
While the store specialises in stocking food past its best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the store Black Country Live discovered most items were still in date .
Mark King , the managing director of Rogers Wholesale Foods , said : `` Best before is just a guide to quality .
After the date the taste , texture and colour may change but it 's still safe to eat and you pay a fraction of what you 'd pay at a leading supermarket . ''
There are more than 800 pallets of food stacked with popular brands such as Kellogg 's , Coca Cola and Nando ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff have since created a last chance saloon which allows customers to scoop bigger bargains .
Located near the middle of the store , the section is made up of single items that have not been sold in bulk or end of the line stock .
To keep costs down items are sold in bulk .
The warehouse is open seven days a week , Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm Keep up-to-date with all things Wolverhampton on our Wolverhampton Facebook page - where you 'll get the latest news , travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Customers have revealed the huge savings they have made by buying food past its best-before date.
A year on from the opening of Rogers Wholesale Foods in Bilston , the store director has spoken out about the impact on families around the Black Country.
One savvy shopper has been able to buy a brand new car by being thrifty with her weekly shop.
(Image: BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Mark Lyne, the store director, told Black Country Live: “We’ve had a customer come to us and say that she has saved so much money throughout the year that she was able to buy her car with the money she would have spent on grocery shopping.
“They put the savings aside and bought a new car for the new year.
“Most families, especially with Christmas that has just gone by, they come and tell us how much we have helped them through difficult times.
“People are able to save towards other projects such as holidays, weddings or just more time with the family.
“We have customers with big families and a lot of mouths to feed so if you can come in and save yourself £50 on your groceries it all adds up in the end.
“We love to hear that. We’re not here to save pennies we’re here to save pounds.”
(Image: BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
The flagship shop in the Beldray Industrial Park caused a frenzy when it opened on January 26 last year.
Within three days, more than 10,000 people had walked through door and queues at the till snaked out of the warehouse around the car park.
While the store specialises in stocking food past its best before dates, on a recent trip to the store Black Country Live discovered most items were still in date.
Mark King, the managing director of Rogers Wholesale Foods, said: "Best before is just a guide to quality. After the date the taste, texture and colour may change but it's still safe to eat and you pay a fraction of what you'd pay at a leading supermarket."
There are more than 800 pallets of food stacked with popular brands such as Kellogg's, Coca Cola and Nando’s.
(Image: BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Within the last year, staff have since created a last chance saloon which allows customers to scoop bigger bargains.
Located near the middle of the store, the section is made up of single items that have not been sold in bulk or end of the line stock.
To keep costs down items are sold in bulk.
The warehouse is open seven days a week, Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
Keep up-to-date with all things Wolverhampton on our Wolverhampton Facebook page - where you'll get the latest news, travel, weather and events in your area.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--'Suffered' - Aston Villa man sent this transfer message

Aston Villa defender James Chester has been urged to “ move on ” from the club for the good of his career .
The centre-back , who joined Villa in 2016 , has made just two appearances this season – one in the Carabao Cup and the other in the FA Cup .
He is behind Tyrone Mings , Kortney Hause and Ezri Konsa in the pecking order , and with Bjorn Engels also in the mix , opportunities have been hard to come by .
Middlesbrough have reportedly been linked with a move for the centre-back , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Bromwich Albion .
And former Villa and Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips believes a move would be the best move for Chester ’ s career .
“ He ’ s been a good player , he was on our radar when we were at Derby and Stoke , ” Phillips told Football Insider .
“ He suffered with injuries and it ’ s probably time for him to move on , yeah , definitely , for his own personal career .
“ He ’ s done well , he ’ s helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good player , good attitude , wouldn ’ t surprise me if he moved on .
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Aston Villa defender James Chester has been urged to “move on” from the club for the good of his career.
The centre-back, who joined Villa in 2016, has made just two appearances this season – one in the Carabao Cup and the other in the FA Cup.
He is behind Tyrone Mings, Kortney Hause and Ezri Konsa in the pecking order, and with Bjorn Engels also in the mix, opportunities have been hard to come by.
Middlesbrough have reportedly been linked with a move for the centre-back, who has made 126 appearances since joining Villa from West Bromwich Albion.
And former Villa and Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips believes a move would be the best move for Chester’s career.
“He’s been a good player, he was on our radar when we were at Derby and Stoke,” Phillips told Football Insider.
“He suffered with injuries and it’s probably time for him to move on, yeah, definitely, for his own personal career.
“He’s done well, he’s helped them get to the Premier League. Good player, good attitude, wouldn’t surprise me if he moved on.”