birminghammail--2020-09-28--Holly Willoughby's racy innuendo has This Morning viewers speechless

Holly Willoughby delivered a cheeky innuendo on This Morning today as the ITV1 daytime TV show previewed this Christmas .
During a segment on the show on Monday , Holly , 39 , was left talking to Christopher Biggins about forthcoming festive pantomimes .
Christopher Biggins , 71 , appeared via video link , opposite Holly and her co-presenter Phil Schofield .
He was discussing the impact of Covid-19 on theatres across the country , as he previewed socially distanced pantos for the forthcoming Christmas season .
Biggins said : `` If we do Dick Whittington , you could play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that immortal line .
Are you ready ? ''
Holly confirmed she was when Biggins continued , saying : `` Slap your thigh , and say '12 o'clock and still no sign of Dick ... ' '' Holly did as she was told , and slapped her leg before turning to the camera and telling viewers at home : `` 12 o'clock and still no sign of Dick ! ''
Phil burst into laughter as Holly herself giggled .
The mum-of-three then added : `` I think I delivered that well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Very well . ''
Phillip and Holly were left in hysterics and Biggins confessed that he knew plenty more cheeky panto innuendos .
The presenting duo shared that the This Morning team will be performing a pantomime on the ITV daytime show on Friday December 11 .
Phillip explained that there will be special guests joining the cast for the show and Holly revealed that she 's always wanted to take part in a pantomime .
Holly , 39 , said : `` It 's all I wanted to do all my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would you play ? ''
Holly replied : `` Cinderella .
I 'm going to have to do it now before I am old . ''
This Morning continues to air each weekday from 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby delivered a cheeky innuendo on This Morning today as the ITV1 daytime TV show previewed this Christmas.
During a segment on the show on Monday, Holly, 39, was left talking to Christopher Biggins about forthcoming festive pantomimes.
Christopher Biggins, 71, appeared via video link, opposite Holly and her co-presenter Phil Schofield.
He was discussing the impact of Covid-19 on theatres across the country, as he previewed socially distanced pantos for the forthcoming Christmas season.
Biggins said: "If we do Dick Whittington, you could play Dick Whittington...
"And you could say that immortal line. Are you ready?"
Holly confirmed she was when Biggins continued, saying: "Slap your thigh, and say '12 o'clock and still no sign of Dick...'"
Holly did as she was told, and slapped her leg before turning to the camera and telling viewers at home: "12 o'clock and still no sign of Dick!"
Phil burst into laughter as Holly herself giggled.
The mum-of-three then added: "I think I delivered that well."
Phil agreed, saying: "Very well."
Phillip and Holly were left in hysterics and Biggins confessed that he knew plenty more cheeky panto innuendos.
The presenting duo shared that the This Morning team will be performing a pantomime on the ITV daytime show on Friday December 11.
Phillip explained that there will be special guests joining the cast for the show and Holly revealed that she's always wanted to take part in a pantomime.
Holly, 39, said: "It's all I wanted to do all my life."
Phillip added: "Who would you play?"
Holly replied: "Cinderella. I'm going to have to do it now before I am old."
This Morning continues to air each weekday from 10am on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--The eight reasons you’re allowed to leave self-isolation

The full list of reasons you ’ re allowed to leave self-isolation to avoid a £10,000 fine have been published .
From today police can use 'reasonable force ' to get you back to self-isolation .
Cops can also fine you for lying to NHS Test and Trace .
But there are still a number of reasons you 're legally allowed to leave , and they range from buying cat food to going to a funeral .
You may not leave the place where you are living , except `` where necessary '' in the following circumstances .
Under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport ) ( England ) ( Amendment ) ( No .
3 ) Regulations 2020 , people must wear face coverings in hospitality venues , theatres , restaurants , bars and pubs unless they need to remove them to eat or drink .
Staff , or anyone else providing a service , in shops , cafes , restaurants , bars and pubs must also wear face coverings when in close proximity to members of the public , unless they are exempt or have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first offence will be imposed for those who break the law , rising to a maximum of £6,400 for repeat offences .
Under the same law , adult indoor sports gatherings are no longer exempt from the rule of six , apart from some exemptions .
Fines for flouting the rule of six on social gatherings have risen to £200 , rising to a maximum of £6,400 for repeat offences .
Self-isolation for people with symptoms will be mandatory , with companies ensuring employees comply .
This an exhaustive list , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't on this list , you ca n't use it .
• To seek medical assistance , where this is required urgently or on the advice of a registered medical practitioner .
This can include dentists , opticians , audiologists , chiropodists , chiropractors , osteopaths , mental health and other medical or health practitioners .
• To go to a vet , where this is required urgently or on the advice of a vet .
• To fulfil a legal obligation , including attending court or satisfying bail conditions , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid a risk of harm , such as by fleeing domestic abuse .
• To obtain basic necessities , such as food and medical supplies for those in the same household ( including any pets or animals in the household ) - but only `` where it is not possible to obtain these provisions in any other manner '' .
That means you should first try to get a food delivery or ask neighbours to help .
• To access critical public services , including social services , and services provided to victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • To move to a different place if it becomes impracticable to remain at the address where you are .

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The full list of reasons you’re allowed to leave self-isolation to avoid a £10,000 fine have been published.
From today police can use 'reasonable force' to get you back to self-isolation.
Cops can also fine you for lying to NHS Test and Trace.
But there are still a number of reasons you're legally allowed to leave, and they range from buying cat food to going to a funeral.
You may not leave the place where you are living, except "where necessary" in the following circumstances.
Under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020, people must wear face coverings in hospitality venues, theatres, restaurants, bars and pubs unless they need to remove them to eat or drink.
Staff, or anyone else providing a service, in shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs must also wear face coverings when in close proximity to members of the public, unless they are exempt or have a reasonable excuse.
Fines of £200 for the first offence will be imposed for those who break the law, rising to a maximum of £6,400 for repeat offences.
Under the same law, adult indoor sports gatherings are no longer exempt from the rule of six, apart from some exemptions.
Fines for flouting the rule of six on social gatherings have risen to £200, rising to a maximum of £6,400 for repeat offences.
Self-isolation for people with symptoms will be mandatory, with companies ensuring employees comply.
This an exhaustive list, according to the law. If a reason isn't on this list, you can't use it.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--The obvious selection headache facing Dean Smith at Fulham

Dean Smith will take his 18-man Villa squad down to the capital later today ahead of Monday 's encounter with Fulham .
The boss will be in buoyant mood too knowing Villa are unbeaten in seven competitive games which spans back to the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on July 12 .
After clinching Premier League survival , Smith 's re-energised Villa have won three from three so far this season , backing up last week 's Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion with victories over Sheffield United and Bristol City .
Last time out in the league Villa dug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goal from Ezri Konsa on the hour mark .
The centre-back will partner Tyrone Mings again Monday .
Here , we look at the possible XI Smith will pick for Fulham and assess the potential selection headaches he 'll have prior to filing his team-sheet at 4.45pm : Now , as far as debuts go , Emi Martinez 's claret and blue bow had everything : a clean sheet , three points and a heroic penalty save .
The Argentinian has become a bit of a fan favourite at Villa Park after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United .
The 28-year-old is now Smith 's No.1 with Tom Heaton remaining sidelined until November .
Jed Steer will continue to be the Carabao Cup goalkeeper and he 'll play again against Stoke this upcoming Thursday .
At Fulham , though , Martinez will return to London once more and will look to make it back-to-back clean sheets in a Villa shirt .
Villa 's defence against Chris Wilder 's blunt Blades faced just one shot on target last Monday - and that was John Lundstram 's penalty .
Matty Cash , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performed resolutely in Villa 's new-look , all-English back four .
Cash had an impressive debut at right-back and showcased his energy levels getting up and down .
Konsa and Mings were both colossal once more as they stretched their centre-back partnership to five games unbeaten ( W3 D2 ) .
They 're absolutely vital for the year ahead .
Villa , meanwhile , will have Bjorn Engels back in contention next week after he recovered from a thigh strain .
Kortney Hause will be in reserve , too .
On Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same back four to that one that registered a clean sheet against Sheffield United , with Konsa shaking off a muscle strain .
Again , you ca n't envisage a change in midfield for Fulham with Douglas Luiz , John McGinn and Conor Hourihane all set to start once more .
Douglas performed majestically again against the Blades while , in the first half , Hourihane was at the heart of everything good with his dangerous deliveries .
McGinn , on the other hand , had an average game by his usually-brilliant standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the ball .
The Scottish midfielder always gives it his all in midfield and remains a nuisance for the opposition .
A better performance will be needed at Fulham , though , with Smith himself admitting he 's in the market for another central midfielder before next Monday 's transfer deadline ( October 5 ) .
Jacob Ramsey , after an excellent showing against Bristol , could be on the bench vs Fulham .
Up front , record-signing Ollie Watkins is two from two in the Carabao Cup but , in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get off the mark .
The 24-year-old did n't really get a sniff on his Villa Park debut last time out but , against Fulham , chances should be plentiful .
Watkins will be flanked by captain fantastic Jack Grealish , with the No.10 taking up his usual inside-forward role from off the left .
The skipper was frustrated against Sheffield United as they dropped deep and Grealish could n't really get going in front of the watching Gareth Southgate .
On the opposite flank , Trezeguet started on Villa 's opening day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Egyptian has a real fight on his hands now knowing Bertrand Traore started off with a bang at Bristol while , in yesterday 's press conference , Smith confirmed the Burkinabe was ready to start .
Here 's how we think Villa will line up at Fulham : '' The players who started against Sheffield United know they ’ re going to have to be on their toes to keep their shirts , '' was a telling line by Smith and , looking into it , he probably fired that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project Restart goal hero , Trezeguet should get the nod with Smith perhaps being reluctant to change a winning team .
That said , Traore brings added quality to Villa 's right-hand side .

Dean Smith will take his 18-man Villa squad down to the capital later today ahead of Monday's encounter with Fulham.
The boss will be in buoyant mood too knowing Villa are unbeaten in seven competitive games which spans back to the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on July 12.
After clinching Premier League survival, Smith's re-energised Villa have won three from three so far this season, backing up last week's Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion with victories over Sheffield United and Bristol City.
Last time out in the league Villa dug in to beat 10-man United thanks to a goal from Ezri Konsa on the hour mark. The centre-back will partner Tyrone Mings again Monday.
Here, we look at the possible XI Smith will pick for Fulham and assess the potential selection headaches he'll have prior to filing his team-sheet at 4.45pm:
The goalkeeper
Now, as far as debuts go, Emi Martinez's claret and blue bow had everything: a clean sheet, three points and a heroic penalty save. The Argentinian has become a bit of a fan favourite at Villa Park after just 90 minutes of action against Sheffield United. The 28-year-old is now Smith's No.1 with Tom Heaton remaining sidelined until November. Jed Steer will continue to be the Carabao Cup goalkeeper and he'll play again against Stoke this upcoming Thursday. At Fulham, though, Martinez will return to London once more and will look to make it back-to-back clean sheets in a Villa shirt.
The defence
Villa's defence against Chris Wilder's blunt Blades faced just one shot on target last Monday - and that was John Lundstram's penalty. Matty Cash, Konsa, Mings and Matt Targett all performed resolutely in Villa's new-look, all-English back four. Cash had an impressive debut at right-back and showcased his energy levels getting up and down. Konsa and Mings were both colossal once more as they stretched their centre-back partnership to five games unbeaten (W3 D2). They're absolutely vital for the year ahead. Villa, meanwhile, will have Bjorn Engels back in contention next week after he recovered from a thigh strain. Kortney Hause will be in reserve, too. On Monday, though, Smith will start with the same back four to that one that registered a clean sheet against Sheffield United, with Konsa shaking off a muscle strain.
The midfield
Again, you can't envisage a change in midfield for Fulham with Douglas Luiz, John McGinn and Conor Hourihane all set to start once more. Douglas performed majestically again against the Blades while, in the first half, Hourihane was at the heart of everything good with his dangerous deliveries. McGinn, on the other hand, had an average game by his usually-brilliant standards and couldn't get going with and without the ball. The Scottish midfielder always gives it his all in midfield and remains a nuisance for the opposition. A better performance will be needed at Fulham, though, with Smith himself admitting he's in the market for another central midfielder before next Monday's transfer deadline (October 5). Jacob Ramsey, after an excellent showing against Bristol, could be on the bench vs Fulham.
In attack
Up front, record-signing Ollie Watkins is two from two in the Carabao Cup but, in the Premier League, he's yet to get off the mark. The 24-year-old didn't really get a sniff on his Villa Park debut last time out but, against Fulham, chances should be plentiful. Watkins will be flanked by captain fantastic Jack Grealish, with the No.10 taking up his usual inside-forward role from off the left. The skipper was frustrated against Sheffield United as they dropped deep and Grealish couldn't really get going in front of the watching Gareth Southgate.
On the opposite flank, Trezeguet started on Villa's opening day but didn't pull up any trees. The Egyptian has a real fight on his hands now knowing Bertrand Traore started off with a bang at Bristol while, in yesterday's press conference, Smith confirmed the Burkinabe was ready to start.
Here's how we think Villa will line up at Fulham:
"The players who started against Sheffield United know they’re going to have to be on their toes to keep their shirts," was a telling line by Smith and, looking into it, he probably fired that at Trezeguet. As for last season's Project Restart goal hero, Trezeguet should get the nod with Smith perhaps being reluctant to change a winning team. That said, Traore brings added quality to Villa's right-hand side.
Expected Aston Villa XI for Fulham, 4-3-3: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane; Trezeguet, Watkins, Grealish. Subs: Steer, Guilbert, Hause, Nakamba, Lansbury, Traore, Davis.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Incredible new images revealed for Perry Barr railway station

These incredible new images show what the revamped Perry Barr station will look like ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games .
Pictures show the tired-looking station getting a major makeover , with the new facility featuring multiple entrances , a ticket office , an accessible toilet and baby change facility , an out-of-hours entrance , lifts and new stairs .
The development is part of the controversial £500 million regeneration of Perry Barr currently being carried out by the council , which also includes the construction of the Athletes ' Village .
The full planning application has now been submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be completed in time for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games .
An outline application has also been submitted for the new bus interchange in front of the neighbouring One Stop Shopping Centre .
Local residents have been broadly supportive of the plans for the new station , though there have been several protests over other aspects of the area 's regeneration , such as the demolition of the Perry Barr flyover .
However , speaking after the images were revealed , leader of the council Ian Ward said he believes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new plans for the station .
“ I ’ m sure most people would agree this new station will be a vast improvement on what we have currently , '' he said .
“ The station and bus interchange are important parts of the wider Perry Barr redevelopment project which will improve transport connectivity for people in north Birmingham .
“ It is also part of the wider improvements to our railway , bus , tram and cycle networks as we bid to change the way people travel across the region.
” '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local people and local jobs from our region ’ s success in securing the Commonwealth Games , '' continued Mayor Andy Street .
“ Because we secured the Games we ’ ve been able to bring forward long awaited investment that will improve things for commuters , and visitors for years to come .
“ And that will help the area benefit even more from huge investment in this part of Birmingham .
”

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These new images show what the revamped Perry Barr station will look like ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
But they have been slammed on Twitter.
Pictures show the tired-looking station getting a major makeover, with the new facility featuring multiple entrances, a ticket office, an accessible toilet and baby change facility, an out-of-hours entrance, lifts and new stairs.
Further improvements include step free access, planters, passenger seating and cycle racks.
The development is part of the controversial £500 million regeneration of Perry Barr currently being carried out by the council, which also includes the construction of the Athletes' Village.
The full planning application has now been submitted to Birmingham City Council, with work due to be completed in time for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. An outline application has also been submitted for the new bus interchange in front of the neighbouring One Stop Shopping Centre.
Local residents have been broadly supportive of the plans for the new station, though there have been several protests over other aspects of the area's regeneration, such as the demolition of the Perry Barr flyover.
However, speaking after the images were revealed, leader of the council Ian Ward said he believes that 'most people' will approve of the new plans for the station.
“I’m sure most people would agree this new station will be a vast improvement on what we have currently," he said.
“The station and bus interchange are important parts of the wider Perry Barr redevelopment project which will improve transport connectivity for people in north Birmingham.
“It is also part of the wider improvements to our railway, bus, tram and cycle networks as we bid to change the way people travel across the region.”
"This new station demonstrates the benefit to local people and local jobs from our region’s success in securing the Commonwealth Games," continued Mayor Andy Street.
“Because we secured the Games we’ve been able to bring forward long awaited investment that will improve things for commuters, and visitors for years to come.
“And that will help the area benefit even more from huge investment in this part of Birmingham.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Truth behind Birmingham's Peaky Blinders gangs revealed in new BBC documentary

The exploits of Birmingham 's real Peaky Blinders are to be revealed in a new BBC documentary .
Historians in Birmingham have been looking into the activities of Birmingham ’ s backstreet 'slogger gangs ' and their activities around the Park Street burial ground which has been excavated as part of the HS2 project .
The gangs inspired the hit BBC series starring Cillian Murphy and set in 1920s Birmingham in the aftermath of World War I .
The series follows the exploits of the fictional Shelby crime family .
But there really were criminal gangs roaming Birmingham in bygone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the history of the site , the burial ground 's connection to these gangs was uncovered from an article in the Birmingham Daily Post from 1870 .
The connections are featured in a new BBC documentary , HS2 – The Biggest Dig .
Historian and documentary presenter Dr Yasmin Khan delved into the activities of violent gangs that roamed the city centre and uncovers connections to the original Peaky Blinders , made famous by the hit TV drama .
Birmingham historian Dr Carl Chin described how local gangs would meet on the Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which meant fighting and striking with a heavy blow .
But , contrary to the idea seen in the TV drama that these gangs would use small blades concealed in flat caps , these mobs would actually use heavy belts with buckles , along with boots and pocketk nives in these graveyard battles .
The fashion of the gangs who wore flat caps slanted over one eye , keeping a short hair curl visible , is revealed to have given them the name Peaky Blinders as pulling the peak of the cap down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearer .
The final episode of the documentary series , which airs on September 29 , also shows how archaeologists excavating the Park Street burial ground were left puzzled after finding some unusual objects amongst the skeletons being uncovered .
The bizarre grave goods dug up were left inside the skulls of the skeletons buried there .
There was significant evidence of anatomical tampering amongst the skeletons across the site which is thought to be linked to the nearby teaching hospital , Birmingham General , on Steelhouse Lane .
Signs of the mischievous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being left in a single coffin , and multiple dissections .
More remarkable was the unusual objects that had been left in the space where the brain would have been .
The new BBC documentary episode captures the moment a brick placed in skull was discovered .
The curious objects extended beyond bricks .
A marmalade jar , a small wine glass with a broken stem and even lumps of charcoal were all shown to have been left in this way .
Birmingham University 's Professor of Public Engagement and Science , Professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was left stumped by these discoveries and the fashion for the objects being left there .
Find out more about what 's going on in your area by typing your postcode in below : Speaking about the extraordinary finds , Mike Court , Lead Archaeologist at HS2 said : `` Our excavation work at Park Street in Birmingham uncovered some very unusual burial practices and even how the dead were used to help advance medical knowledge .
`` The HS2 archaeology programme , the largest of its kind in Britain , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our history uncovering the secrets of our extraordinary past . ''
The three part documentary series , HS2 – The Biggest Dig , concludes on BBC Two on Tuesday September 29 and will also be available on BBC iPlayer .

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The exploits of Birmingham's real Peaky Blinders are to be revealed in a new BBC documentary.
Historians in Birmingham have been looking into the activities of Birmingham’s backstreet 'slogger gangs' and their activities around the Park Street burial ground which has been excavated as part of the HS2 project.
The gangs inspired the hit BBC series starring Cillian Murphy and set in 1920s Birmingham in the aftermath of World War I. The series follows the exploits of the fictional Shelby crime family. But there really were criminal gangs roaming Birmingham in bygone times.
As part of research into the history of the site, the burial ground's connection to these gangs was uncovered from an article in the Birmingham Daily Post from 1870.
The connections are featured in a new BBC documentary, HS2 – The Biggest Dig.
Historian and documentary presenter Dr Yasmin Khan delved into the activities of violent gangs that roamed the city centre and uncovers connections to the original Peaky Blinders, made famous by the hit TV drama.
Birmingham historian Dr Carl Chin described how local gangs would meet on the Park Street burial ground for 'slogging' - which meant fighting and striking with a heavy blow.
But, contrary to the idea seen in the TV drama that these gangs would use small blades concealed in flat caps, these mobs would actually use heavy belts with buckles, along with boots and pocketk nives in these graveyard battles.
The fashion of the gangs who wore flat caps slanted over one eye, keeping a short hair curl visible, is revealed to have given them the name Peaky Blinders as pulling the peak of the cap down reduced vision, almost 'blinding' the wearer.
The final episode of the documentary series, which airs on September 29, also shows how archaeologists excavating the Park Street burial ground were left puzzled after finding some unusual objects amongst the skeletons being uncovered.
The bizarre grave goods dug up were left inside the skulls of the skeletons buried there.
There was significant evidence of anatomical tampering amongst the skeletons across the site which is thought to be linked to the nearby teaching hospital, Birmingham General, on Steelhouse Lane.
Signs of the mischievous endeavours of the anatomists included two skeletons being left in a single coffin, and multiple dissections.
More remarkable was the unusual objects that had been left in the space where the brain would have been. The new BBC documentary episode captures the moment a brick placed in skull was discovered.
The curious objects extended beyond bricks. A marmalade jar, a small wine glass with a broken stem and even lumps of charcoal were all shown to have been left in this way.
Birmingham University's Professor of Public Engagement and Science, Professor Alice Roberts, who presents the documentary, was left stumped by these discoveries and the fashion for the objects being left there.
Find out more about what's going on in your area by typing your postcode in below:
Speaking about the extraordinary finds, Mike Court, Lead Archaeologist at HS2 said: "Our excavation work at Park Street in Birmingham uncovered some very unusual burial practices and even how the dead were used to help advance medical knowledge.
"The HS2 archaeology programme, the largest of its kind in Britain, has really allowed us to discover more about our history uncovering the secrets of our extraordinary past."
The three part documentary series, HS2 – The Biggest Dig, concludes on BBC Two on Tuesday September 29 and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Parker points out biggest difference between Fulham and Villa

Scott Parker admits Fulham need to address their shortcomings after owner Tony Khan apologised to fans in the aftermath of a humbling 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa .
Jack Grealish struck his first Premier League goal of the season to give Villa a fourth-minute lead , before Conor Hourihane followed it up just over 10 minutes later .
Fulham ’ s defensive issues were on full show as Tyrone Mings struck just after half-time to seal the three points , before the home side had a Bobby Decordova-Reid goal ruled out by VAR .
Cottagers owner Khan took to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologise for his team ’ s display and also promised to bring in reinforcements before the transfer window closes .
When asked about Khan ’ s comments , head coach Parker said : “ I think in terms of defending we weren ’ t good enough tonight and we ’ ve not been good enough for the first three games this season .
“ We need to address that , I think we all know we need to address that .
It was an area we ’ ve certainly brought up and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the football club hopefully can see as well to be fair .
“ I thought we played very , very well for large parts , but the first time they came into our box they scored , and the second time they scored another goal and you just can ’ t give up goals like we have and expect to win games in this division .
“ I think you see that at the other end for them .
We got up to their goal pretty well but they defended it .
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Scott Parker admits Fulham need to address their shortcomings after owner Tony Khan apologised to fans in the aftermath of a humbling 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
Jack Grealish struck his first Premier League goal of the season to give Villa a fourth-minute lead, before Conor Hourihane followed it up just over 10 minutes later.
Fulham’s defensive issues were on full show as Tyrone Mings struck just after half-time to seal the three points, before the home side had a Bobby Decordova-Reid goal ruled out by VAR.
Cottagers owner Khan took to Twitter straight after the full-time whistle to apologise for his team’s display and also promised to bring in reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
When asked about Khan’s comments, head coach Parker said: “I think in terms of defending we weren’t good enough tonight and we’ve not been good enough for the first three games this season.
“We need to address that, I think we all know we need to address that. It was an area we’ve certainly brought up and it’s an area that everyone at the football club hopefully can see as well to be fair.
“I thought we played very, very well for large parts, but the first time they came into our box they scored, and the second time they scored another goal and you just can’t give up goals like we have and expect to win games in this division.
“I think you see that at the other end for them. We got up to their goal pretty well but they defended it.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Boy, 16, 'stabbed to death after armed gang drove to rival territory'

A 16-year-old was stabbed to death near a church after armed gang members involved in an `` ongoing feud '' drove to a rival group 's territory , a court has heard .
Jaydon James , from Coventry , died of a single stab wound after being attacked in the Wood End area of the city in November 2018 .
Opening the case against three men charged with murder and wounding two of Jaydon 's friends , prosecution QC Michael Burrows told jurors one of the accused men was shot both before and after Jaydon was stabbed .
Mr Burrows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider whether revenge may have been a motive , after violence involving the RB7 and C2 gangs .
The prosecutor told the court the C2 gang 's `` perceived territory '' was the CV2 postcode , which includes Wood End , while RB7 's members came from areas in and around Coventry city centre .
Alleging that Abdirazac Hussein Abdi , Bongani Ngozi and Frank Kenfack had acted together to murder Jaydon , Mr Burrows said : `` On the night of Saturday November 24 2018 , Jaydon James was with friends in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black Peugeot car pulled up near them , some men ran from the car and chased Jaydon and his friends .
`` Many of his friends got away but Jaydon James did not .
`` He ran down a drive by the side of a nearby church .
`` Those chasing him , caught him and stabbed him . ''
Jaydon died of his injuries a short time later despite efforts to resuscitate him , while two of his friends suffered slash wounds , Mr Burrows said .
Prosecutors allege that CCTV evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no fixed address , was a front seat passenger in the Peugeot .
Abdi , 20 , of Foleshill Road , Coventry , was arrested on December 26 2018 , and is alleged to have had revenge as a motive after being shot in the leg at a party in `` C2 territory '' in August 2018 .
Ngozi , 18 , of Rosemary Way , Hinckley , was detained in January 2019 by police who recovered a phone containing web searches allegedly related to the stabbing .
Jurors were told they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the try the case , after an original trial was abandoned due to March 's Covid-19 lockdown .
Mr Burrows told the jury on Monday : `` These defendants were acting together and shared an intention to kill or at least cause really serious injury .
`` There is a background to this case .
`` The RB7 gang is based very much in and around the centre of Coventry ... the C2 gang us based in the Wood End area .
`` The rivalry between the two gangs has resulted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Two months before his death , the court heard , Jaydon had told his mother that members of RB7 wanted to assault him .
Mr Burrows added : `` Later he told her he had been robbed by lads from RB7 .
`` He said they had punched him and stolen his phone and coat .
`` Of course , Jaydon James is not here to tell us who attacked him on the night he was killed , but from what he told his mother , it 's clear he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as being from RB7 . ''
All three defendants deny murder and two counts of wounding with intent .

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A 16-year-old was stabbed to death near a church after armed gang members involved in an "ongoing feud" drove to a rival group's territory, a court has heard.
Jaydon James, from Coventry, died of a single stab wound after being attacked in the Wood End area of the city in November 2018.
Opening the case against three men charged with murder and wounding two of Jaydon's friends, prosecution QC Michael Burrows told jurors one of the accused men was shot both before and after Jaydon was stabbed.
Mr Burrows invited jurors at Warwick Crown Court to consider whether revenge may have been a motive, after violence involving the RB7 and C2 gangs.
The prosecutor told the court the C2 gang's "perceived territory" was the CV2 postcode, which includes Wood End, while RB7's members came from areas in and around Coventry city centre.
Alleging that Abdirazac Hussein Abdi, Bongani Ngozi and Frank Kenfack had acted together to murder Jaydon, Mr Burrows said: "On the night of Saturday November 24 2018, Jaydon James was with friends in the Wood End area.
"A black Peugeot car pulled up near them, some men ran from the car and chased Jaydon and his friends.
"Many of his friends got away but Jaydon James did not.
"He ran down a drive by the side of a nearby church.
"Those chasing him, caught him and stabbed him."
Jaydon died of his injuries a short time later despite efforts to resuscitate him, while two of his friends suffered slash wounds, Mr Burrows said.
Prosecutors allege that CCTV evidence shows Kenfack, aged 18 and of no fixed address, was a front seat passenger in the Peugeot.
Abdi, 20, of Foleshill Road, Coventry, was arrested on December 26 2018, and is alleged to have had revenge as a motive after being shot in the leg at a party in "C2 territory" in August 2018.
Ngozi, 18, of Rosemary Way, Hinckley, was detained in January 2019 by police who recovered a phone containing web searches allegedly related to the stabbing.
Jurors were told they were the second panel to be sworn in to the try the case, after an original trial was abandoned due to March's Covid-19 lockdown.
Mr Burrows told the jury on Monday: "These defendants were acting together and shared an intention to kill or at least cause really serious injury.
"There is a background to this case.
"The RB7 gang is based very much in and around the centre of Coventry... the C2 gang us based in the Wood End area.
"The rivalry between the two gangs has resulted in a number of incidents of serious violence."
Two months before his death, the court heard, Jaydon had told his mother that members of RB7 wanted to assault him.
Mr Burrows added: "Later he told her he had been robbed by lads from RB7.
"He said they had punched him and stolen his phone and coat.
"Of course, Jaydon James is not here to tell us who attacked him on the night he was killed, but from what he told his mother, it's clear he had been targeted and attacked by lads he identified as being from RB7."
All three defendants deny murder and two counts of wounding with intent.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Dean Smith explains what impressed him most after thumping Fulham

Dean Smith believes he 's struck the perfect remedy to look good in the Premier League as Aston Villa thumped Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage .
The victory was Villa 's second in as many Premier League games and their first on the road since New Year 's Day .
The ever-bright Jack Grealish , Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings got the goals , with Villa also recording their second-successive clean sheet - and their first away from home in 27 league matches .
Afterwards , Smith was asked what pleased him most , and said : `` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the balance just right at the moment .
`` We 've got some good quality going forward and there 's a real desire to keep the ball out of the back of the net at the moment which is really pleasing .
`` It 's the balance between defence and attack .
It 's something that 's very hard to get right in football .
`` Before lockdown we were guilty of being gung-ho trying to win games .
After lockdown , we defended deeper and in numbers .
We scored some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep a clean sheet . ''
The boss was asked about the core of Villa players who came to the fore at Fulham , and added : `` It was an all-together team performance .
There was n't anybody who shirked a challenge .
`` It was really pleasing to get JJ ( Jacob Ramsey ) on as well .
He earned his chance with his performance at Bristol City to make his Premier League debut and he got a round of applause by the players . ''

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Dean Smith believes he's struck the perfect remedy to look good in the Premier League as Aston Villa thumped Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage.
The victory was Villa's second in as many Premier League games and their first on the road since New Year's Day.
The ever-bright Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings got the goals, with Villa also recording their second-successive clean sheet - and their first away from home in 27 league matches.
Afterwards, Smith was asked what pleased him most, and said: "It was a good all-round performance, we've got the balance just right at the moment.
"We've got some good quality going forward and there's a real desire to keep the ball out of the back of the net at the moment which is really pleasing.
"It's the balance between defence and attack. It's something that's very hard to get right in football.
"Before lockdown we were guilty of being gung-ho trying to win games. After lockdown, we defended deeper and in numbers. We scored some good goals tonight and we showed resilience to keep a clean sheet."
The boss was asked about the core of Villa players who came to the fore at Fulham, and added: "It was an all-together team performance. There wasn't anybody who shirked a challenge.
"It was really pleasing to get JJ (Jacob Ramsey) on as well. He earned his chance with his performance at Bristol City to make his Premier League debut and he got a round of applause by the players."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Carragher delivers verdict on Villa's £28m man Watkins

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has given his verdict on Aston Villa 's summer signing Ollie Watkins .
Villa splashed out £28million rising to £33million for Brentford star Watkins in the summer with Dean Smith keen to add goals to his front line .
Watkins netted 25 times last season and if he can get into double figures this season , he might just prove the difference for Villa as they look to stay out of trouble .
“ They have spent a lot of money in attacking areas since they ’ ve come up , Aston Villa , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-0 win over Fulham on Monday night .
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`` I know there ’ s been one or two injury problems with some of the strikers they ’ ve brought in , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League sniffing around Ollie Watkins .
Obviously , he did fantastic in the Championship for Brentford , and obviously it ’ s a step-up , but he got his early goal in the cup as well .
`` Yes , he ’ ll be desperate to get off the mark as well , but it ’ s early days .
From Villa ’ s point of view , if they have a striker who can stay fit , and the focal point is there , week-in and week-out , and hopefully for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures .
`` If he does , then Villa have got a great chance of staying out of trouble.
” Watkins has started both of Villa 's Premier League games so far this season , both wins in what has been a bright start for Dean Smith 's men .

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birminghammail--2020-09-28--'I promise players in' - Fulham transfer chief apologises for Aston Villa show

Fulham transfer chief Tony Khan has apologised for his side 's display in tonight 's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League at Craven Cottage .
Villa eased to victory in south-west London , going 2-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes through Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane before Tyrone Mings ended the contest three minutes after half-time .
Dean Smith 's side were never really in danger of relinquishing the three points once captain Grealish put Villa in front after only four minutes .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ three games they have conceded ten goals and sit level on zero points with Burnley and the Blades .
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Writing on Twitter , he said : `` I apologize to Fulham supporters for our performance tonight .
`` We 've looked to add centre-backs since Wembley , I ’ m sorry we haven ’ t yet as two got COVID + we lost a free we thought was close + had another issue with a fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' I promise players in + better efforts from this squad .
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`` I 'm sorry everybody .
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Fulham transfer chief Tony Khan has apologised for his side's display in tonight's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League at Craven Cottage.
Villa eased to victory in south-west London, going 2-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes through Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane before Tyrone Mings ended the contest three minutes after half-time.
Dean Smith's side were never really in danger of relinquishing the three points once captain Grealish put Villa in front after only four minutes.
Fulham's fans were furious at their side's limp display and manager Scott Parker now has the unenviable task of raising his team off the bottom of the Premier League with matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United to come.
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After three games they have conceded ten goals and sit level on zero points with Burnley and the Blades.
Indeed, Khan has moved to offer an explanation for his side's poor showing tonight.
Writing on Twitter, he said: "I apologize to Fulham supporters for our performance tonight.
"We've looked to add centre-backs since Wembley, I’m sorry we haven’t yet as two got COVID + we lost a free we thought was close + had another issue with a fourth CB.
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"I should + will apologize repeatedly for that performance.
"I'm sorry everybody. We all need to do a better job. Everyone at the club for the past year worked really hard to get the team up and now we need to work significantly harder to stay up. I promise better efforts than today."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Keane gives verdict on Villa's survival chances - and Carragher agrees

Roy Keane has made an Aston Villa prediction supporters will like the sound of .
The Manchester United legend believes Dean Smith 's men will dodge the drop for a second successive season after addressing key areas in the summer transfer window .
Villa spent significantly to land striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez , and those players will play a key part in helping their new club dodge the drop , according to Keane .
`` They had a few breaks last year , but they ’ ve invested well over the summer , '' he said ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sky Sports .
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`` So , I think Villa will be in the bottom half , but I don ’ t think they ’ ll be in a relegation dogfight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going forward , and I think they ’ ve got a proper poacher , a goalscorer , I think they ’ ll be fine.
” Former Liverpool defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher agreed , adding : `` I agree with Roy .
I think they might do enough to stay up , as they did last season .
`` I don ’ t see anything like getting inside the top 10 .
But I think Aston Villa and Dean Smith are a great example to Fulham , in some ways , and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa came up last season and wanted to play exactly the same way , but they were conceding goals left , right and centre .
Lockdown , in some ways , helped Aston Villa .
It was almost like a reset and when they came back , they looked like a different team .
`` The team started winning 1-0 and that ’ s what they did last week again .
Yes , Sheffield United went down to 10 men , but Aston Villa don ’ t care - they still got the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s almost like a different team we ’ re seeing at the start of this season compared to the start of last season .
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The Manchester United legend believes Dean Smith 's men will dodge the drop for a second successive season after addressing key areas in the summer transfer window.
Villa spent significantly to land striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, and those players will play a key part in helping their new club dodge the drop, according to Keane.
"They had a few breaks last year, but they’ve invested well over the summer," he said ahead of Villa's 3-0 win over Fulham on Sky Sports.
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"They’ve spent big on a striker, we’ve seen the impact of their goalkeeper already, making a big penalty save.
"So, I think Villa will be in the bottom half, but I don’t think they’ll be in a relegation dogfight. I think they have enough quality going forward, and I think they’ve got a proper poacher, a goalscorer, I think they’ll be fine.”
Former Liverpool defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher agreed, adding: "I agree with Roy. I think they might do enough to stay up, as they did last season.
"I don’t see anything like getting inside the top 10. But I think Aston Villa and Dean Smith are a great example to Fulham, in some ways, and other teams coming up.
"I think Villa came up last season and wanted to play exactly the same way, but they were conceding goals left, right and centre. Lockdown, in some ways, helped Aston Villa. It was almost like a reset and when they came back, they looked like a different team.
"The team started winning 1-0 and that’s what they did last week again. Yes, Sheffield United went down to 10 men, but Aston Villa don’t care - they still got the three points, another 1-0 victory and it’s almost like a different team we’re seeing at the start of this season compared to the start of last season.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--'You're next' - Aston Villa fans fire Liverpool message after Fulham win

Aston Villa fans are looking ahead to Sunday 's clash with Liverpool full of confidence after tonight 's 3-0 win at Fulham in the Premier League.. Dean Smith 's side eased to victory at Craven Cottage thanks to goals from Jack Grealish , Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings .
Villa were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes , with Mings wrapping up the three points shortly after half-time .
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Villa fans are relishing the clash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League champions themselves unbeaten after two games ahead of tonight 's game against Arsenal at Anfield .
`` You 're next , '' one fan said .
Another added : `` Great result !
Onto the next one , beat Liverpool and stay where we belong in the top four . ''
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Easy three points that was ! ''
said a third .
`` We did n't even have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` Go to Liverpool Sunday , let ’ s give them a proper go , '' said a fourth fan .
`` I genuinely think only Liverpool are a better team than us at this moment , '' another said .

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Aston Villa fans are looking ahead to Sunday's clash with Liverpool full of confidence after tonight's 3-0 win at Fulham in the Premier League..
Dean Smith's side eased to victory at Craven Cottage thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings.
Villa were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes, with Mings wrapping up the three points shortly after half-time.
Following last week's 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United, Villa now have two wins out of two with a couple of the Premier League's form teams up next.
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Liverpool head to Villa Park on Sunday evening and then head to Leicester City the week after.
Villa fans are relishing the clash, though, with Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions themselves unbeaten after two games ahead of tonight's game against Arsenal at Anfield.
"You're next," one fan said.
Another added: "Great result! Onto the next one, beat Liverpool and stay where we belong in the top four."
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"Easy three points that was!" said a third. "We didn't even have to break sweat! Bring on Liverpool."
"Go to Liverpool Sunday, let’s give them a proper go," said a fourth fan.
"I genuinely think only Liverpool are a better team than us at this moment," another said.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Police hunt third 'youth' who fled scene of police chase crash

Officers are hunting a third youth who fled after a dramatic police chase ended in a crash on a major city route .
Police said they are pursuing a number of 'lines of enquiry ' to trace the youngster who made off after the serious collision at the junction of Pershore Road and Dogpool Lane .
An Audi , believed to be an A6 , was clocked by officers after it was stolen from the Stirchley area earlier this morning ( Sept 28 ) .
Police began their pursuit - during which time officers said objects including bricks were hurled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give way at the junction and collided with a van before smashing into a nail bar just before 5.30am .
The driver of the van , aged 48 , suffered head and neck injuries and is currently in a serious condition in hospital , police said .
The 15-year-old driver of the Audi was arrested after a short footchase .
He was treated in hospital for minor injuries and taken into police custody for questioning .
His passenger , aged 17 , suffered spinal injuries and is being treated in hospital where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` A third youth fled the scene and officers are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry as investigations continue . ''
Pershore Road was closed for several hours between Selly Park Road and Cartland Road .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` There were two male teenagers in the car .
The first was helped out of the vehicle by bystanders .
`` He was treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to get out of the vehicle himself .
He was also assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital .
`` The van driver , a middle aged man , was helped from the wreckage of his vehicle and was treated for significant injuries before also being taken on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
” Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact detectives , via Live Chat at www.west.midlands.police.uk , 8am to midnight , or call 101 .
To remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Officers are hunting a third youth who fled after a dramatic police chase ended in a crash on a major city route.
Police said they are pursuing a number of 'lines of enquiry' to trace the youngster who made off after the serious collision at the junction of Pershore Road and Dogpool Lane.
An Audi, believed to be an A6, was clocked by officers after it was stolen from the Stirchley area earlier this morning (Sept 28).
Police began their pursuit - during which time officers said objects including bricks were hurled at their vehicles.
The Audi failed to give way at the junction and collided with a van before smashing into a nail bar just before 5.30am.
The driver of the van, aged 48, suffered head and neck injuries and is currently in a serious condition in hospital, police said.
The 15-year-old driver of the Audi was arrested after a short footchase. He was treated in hospital for minor injuries and taken into police custody for questioning.
His passenger, aged 17, suffered spinal injuries and is being treated in hospital where his condition is described as serious.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "A third youth fled the scene and officers are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry as investigations continue."
Pershore Road was closed for several hours between Selly Park Road and Cartland Road.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "There were two male teenagers in the car. The first was helped out of the vehicle by bystanders.
"He was treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
(Image: NICK WILKINSON/BIRMINGHAM LIVE)
"The other teenager was initially able to get out of the vehicle himself. He was also assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
"The van driver, a middle aged man, was helped from the wreckage of his vehicle and was treated for significant injuries before also being taken on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.”
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact detectives, via Live Chat at www.west.midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, or call 101.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote log 330 of 28 September.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--'This is embarrassing' - Fulham fans rage at Aston Villa humbling

Fulham fans are fuming after tonight 's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League .
Dean Smith 's side made light work of the newly-promoted Cottagers , who were easily beaten at Craven Cottage .
Scott Parker watched his side concede three goals for the third time in a row and tonight 's result sees them sit in 20th place after three matches of the 2020-21 campaign .
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`` If I was Parker I would walk , '' one said .
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birminghammail--2020-09-28--Aston Villa player ratings as Mings shines in Fulham thrashing

Aston Villa continued their fine start to their season with a convincing 3-0 win over relegation-favourites Fulham .
Villa did all the damage in the first half and took a 2-0 lead inside the first 15 minutes thanks to Jack Grealish 's fourth-minute strike and Conor Hourihane 's arrowed effort .
In the second 45 , Fulham 's defending was shambolic once more as Tyrone Mings was allowed to slide home goal number three from Hourihane 's delivery as American defender Tim Ream failed to step up in time .
Villa have now won their opening two games of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 1999 as they face off against Liverpool next Sunday before the international break .
Here 's how Villa correspondent Ashley Preece rated the players at Craven Cottage : Very good with his feet , immaculate .
Kept talking to his defence and told Matty Cash off for letting Joe Bryan deliver a cross in for Mitrovic .
Claimed well from high crosses .
Fumbled one which allowed Bobby Reid to poke home , only for VAR to rule it our for a foul in the build-up .
Saved brilliantly from Bryan late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.5 Always an out-ball , pressed high up the pitch - too high at times as it left Konsa isolated when he looked for a short pass .
Tackled well and used the ball well , especially linking up with McGinn inside of him .
Crossed well from deep to Grealish in the second half , too .
Put in block after block .
His stiffest battle 's up next against Liverpool next Sunday .
7.5 A class act , just oozes confidence .
Loved the rough and tumble of playing against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serb and relished the physical battle .
Did n't see him lose a single header , either .
Becoming a bit of a MVP at Villa .
8.5 Villa 's voice once more .
He manages the game on the pitch for Villa , telling players there 's just one minute left before half-time and for them to not be stupid .
Dishes out a rollicking often , too , just to keep his teammates in check and fully focused .
A leader among men , is Mings , who grabbed his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Villa Park , sliding home Hourihane 's delivery completely unchallenged .
Almost scored a second with five left .
9* Booked for a late challenge on Tete not long in .
Fulham kept going down Cash 's side in the first half rather than Targett 's .
The left-back did well .
He won a few heads , nodding them down to Hourihane who 'd mop up to keep the ball .
Always works well with Mings next to him .
7 Was raging with himself after misguiding a header to Hourihane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ticked by and played the easy , five-yard passes .
Martinez ushered words of wisdom to him in Spanish as the first-half petered out .
A quiet yet comfortable game for Villa 's classy Brazilian .
7 Finally , it 's the John McGinn of last season we 've all been craving for .
The Scottish midfielder must just love playing in London after his exploits last season .
Put in a cute and clever reverse ball into Grealish for the opener while , for the second , he used his body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McGinn was at the heart of everything good .
It 's nice to have him back and , as Dean Smith said , it 's like having a new signing .
Brilliant , Ginny .
Everywhere .
9 Pressed and probed as he always does in the heart of midfield .
His work-rate got the rewards when he spanked home McGinn 's set into the far right-hand corner with , wait for it , his weaker right foot .
Tidy in possession and his decision making was good .
The Irishman 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' goal , too .
Quality .
8.5 Ran his socks off in true Trezeguet-like fashion .
Not much end product but he helped Villa drive forward to pin Fulham back .
Did n't give American left-side Tim Ream a moment 's peace .
A workhorse .
6.5 His wait for his first Premier League goal rolls into week three .
Bossed Denis Odoi throughout the first 45 .
Raced away to spank an effort high into the stands when well picked-out by Grealish .
Physically fantastic .
Quick , aggressive .
7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he slotted past the advancing Areola to put Villa ahead after just four minutes .
Villa 's skipper opened his Premier League account for the year ahead as he targets double figures .
The No.10 did brilliantly for Villa 's second , too , taking a super-quick throw-in , playing a one-two with Watkins before advancing to pick out McGinn who set Hourihane to finish .
Grealish really enjoyed himself out there .
Took a whack in the first half and was bandaged up for the second half .
Wo n't be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg .
Should have scored a second late on but he opted to go with his right foot instead of his left .
8.5 On for Hourihane for the last 15 minutes for his Premier League debut .
A fully deserved big-league bow after starring in the Carabao Cup .
The 19-year-old 's a class act and slotted in well alongside Douglas Luiz and McGinn .
6.5 Replaced Trezeguet with seven minutes left .
Played out on the right side .
No time .
Came on for Douglas Luiz with three left .
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Aston Villa continued their fine start to their season with a convincing 3-0 win over relegation-favourites Fulham.
Villa did all the damage in the first half and took a 2-0 lead inside the first 15 minutes thanks to Jack Grealish's fourth-minute strike and Conor Hourihane's arrowed effort.
In the second 45, Fulham's defending was shambolic once more as Tyrone Mings was allowed to slide home goal number three from Hourihane's delivery as American defender Tim Ream failed to step up in time.
Villa have now won their opening two games of a Premier League season for the first time since 1999 as they face off against Liverpool next Sunday before the international break.
Here's how Villa correspondent Ashley Preece rated the players at Craven Cottage:
Starting formation
4-3-3
Emiliano Martinez
Very good with his feet, immaculate. Kept talking to his defence and told Matty Cash off for letting Joe Bryan deliver a cross in for Mitrovic. Claimed well from high crosses. Fumbled one which allowed Bobby Reid to poke home, only for VAR to rule it our for a foul in the build-up. Saved brilliantly from Bryan late on to register back-to-back clean sheets. 7.5
Matty Cash
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Always an out-ball, pressed high up the pitch - too high at times as it left Konsa isolated when he looked for a short pass. Tackled well and used the ball well, especially linking up with McGinn inside of him. Crossed well from deep to Grealish in the second half, too. Put in block after block. His stiffest battle's up next against Liverpool next Sunday. 7.5
Ezri Konsa
A class act, just oozes confidence. Loved the rough and tumble of playing against the bull-like Mitrovic. He kept feeling the Serb and relished the physical battle. Didn't see him lose a single header, either. Becoming a bit of a MVP at Villa. 8.5
Tyrone Mings
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Villa's voice once more. He manages the game on the pitch for Villa, telling players there's just one minute left before half-time and for them to not be stupid. Dishes out a rollicking often, too, just to keep his teammates in check and fully focused. A leader among men, is Mings, who grabbed his first goal since that deflected strike against Watford at Villa Park, sliding home Hourihane's delivery completely unchallenged. Almost scored a second with five left. 9*
Matt Targett
Booked for a late challenge on Tete not long in. Fulham kept going down Cash's side in the first half rather than Targett's. The left-back did well. He won a few heads, nodding them down to Hourihane who'd mop up to keep the ball. Always works well with Mings next to him. 7
Douglas Luiz
Was raging with himself after misguiding a header to Hourihane, losing the ball in unfamiliar fashion. Ticked by and played the easy, five-yard passes. Martinez ushered words of wisdom to him in Spanish as the first-half petered out. A quiet yet comfortable game for Villa's classy Brazilian. 7
John McGinn
Finally, it's the John McGinn of last season we've all been craving for. The Scottish midfielder must just love playing in London after his exploits last season. Put in a cute and clever reverse ball into Grealish for the opener while, for the second, he used his body well to set Hourihane to strike home. McGinn was at the heart of everything good. It's nice to have him back and, as Dean Smith said, it's like having a new signing. Brilliant, Ginny. Everywhere. 9
Conor Hourihane
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Pressed and probed as he always does in the heart of midfield. His work-rate got the rewards when he spanked home McGinn's set into the far right-hand corner with, wait for it, his weaker right foot. Tidy in possession and his decision making was good. The Irishman's coming into his own. Assisted Mings' goal, too. Quality. 8.5
Trezeguet
Ran his socks off in true Trezeguet-like fashion. Not much end product but he helped Villa drive forward to pin Fulham back. Didn't give American left-side Tim Ream a moment's peace. A workhorse. 6.5
Ollie Watkins
His wait for his first Premier League goal rolls into week three. Bossed Denis Odoi throughout the first 45. Raced away to spank an effort high into the stands when well picked-out by Grealish. Physically fantastic. Quick, aggressive. 7
Jack Grealish
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"Come onnnn!" he screamed as he slotted past the advancing Areola to put Villa ahead after just four minutes. Villa's skipper opened his Premier League account for the year ahead as he targets double figures. The No.10 did brilliantly for Villa's second, too, taking a super-quick throw-in, playing a one-two with Watkins before advancing to pick out McGinn who set Hourihane to finish. Grealish really enjoyed himself out there. Took a whack in the first half and was bandaged up for the second half. Won't be risked against Stoke. Probably a dead leg. Should have scored a second late on but he opted to go with his right foot instead of his left. 8.5
Jacob Ramsey
On for Hourihane for the last 15 minutes for his Premier League debut. A fully deserved big-league bow after starring in the Carabao Cup. The 19-year-old's a class act and slotted in well alongside Douglas Luiz and McGinn. 6.5
Bertrand Traore
Replaced Trezeguet with seven minutes left. Played out on the right side. No time.
Marvelous Nakamba
Came on for Douglas Luiz with three left. No time.
Subs not used: Steer, Elmohamady, Hause, Davis.
The opposition
Fulham: Areola, Tete (Kamara, 39), Hector (Le Marchand, 58), Odoi, Bryan, Zambo, Ream, Cairney, Reid (Kebano, 79), Ivan Cavaleiro, Mitrovic. Subs: Knockaert, Rodak, Onomah, Robinson.
The ref: Stuart Attwell.
Next up: Stoke City (h), Carabao Cup last-16, Thursday, October 1, kick-off 7pm.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Keane makes brilliant Bayern Munich claim as Villa seize control at Fulham

Roy Keane compared Aston Villa 's performance against Fulham to Bayern Munich , with their free-flowing football giving them a 2-0 lead at half-time .
Whilst Fulham were woeful in defence , it was still up to Villa to put them to the sword and early goals from Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane did just that .
Speaking on Sky Sports at half-time , Keane blasted Fulham 's performance and said Villa looked several notches above them .
He said : “ Fulham have made Aston Villa look like Bayern Munich .
`` Unless Aston Villa take their foot off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals from them here .
Scott Parker will be disgusted.
” Sky Sports co-commentator Alan Smith was similarly effusive in his praise for Villa .
Speaking after Grealish 's opening goal , Smith praised the way that Dean Smith 's side were able to cut through their opponents .
Whilst adding the caveat that Fulham 's marking was poor , Smith said that Villa still had to take advantage of it .
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`` Listen , give John McGinn plenty of credit for lifting his head and finding his team-mate , and the timing of the run by Grealish and the timing of the pass was perfect .
`` Grealish does the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Odoi , it ’ s so slack .
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Roy Keane compared Aston Villa's performance against Fulham to Bayern Munich, with their free-flowing football giving them a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Whilst Fulham were woeful in defence, it was still up to Villa to put them to the sword and early goals from Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane did just that.
Speaking on Sky Sports at half-time, Keane blasted Fulham's performance and said Villa looked several notches above them.
He said: “Fulham have made Aston Villa look like Bayern Munich.
"Unless Aston Villa take their foot off the gas, there’s more goals from them here. Scott Parker will be disgusted.”
Sky Sports co-commentator Alan Smith was similarly effusive in his praise for Villa.
Speaking after Grealish's opening goal, Smith praised the way that Dean Smith's side were able to cut through their opponents.
Whilst adding the caveat that Fulham's marking was poor, Smith said that Villa still had to take advantage of it.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
He said: “Well, Villa have just cut a path through Scott Parker’s defence there, in a way he hoped would not be happening with the extra man in defence.
"Listen, give John McGinn plenty of credit for lifting his head and finding his team-mate, and the timing of the run by Grealish and the timing of the pass was perfect.
"Grealish does the rest, but look at that running off Odoi, it’s so slack. What a start for Villa."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Police dismiss 'perceived' child snatch gang fears in city

Aseries of approaches towards children by adults in Worcestershire have sparked fears a child snatch gang are operating in the area .
But police have dismissed the concerns and said they have no evidence to support a gang is trying to abduct children .
Worcestershire Live reported a schoolboy was blocked in the street by two men last Friday ( September 25 ) as he walked home from Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester to his home in the Arboretum area of the city .
One of the two men grabbed him and said ‘ come with us ’ the 14-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and found safety with two dog walkers in a nearby park , who walked him home to safety .
Other incidents have been reported outside primary and secondary schools and shops where adults have approached children .
But West Mercia Police said it had no evidence of an abduction gang and ‘ none of these suspicious activities have transpired into criminal activity ’ .
Police say one man taking photos near a supermarket from a black vehicle explained he was ‘ testing the camera ’ on his phone .
And ‘ nothing untoward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , said they are investigating ‘ two unlinked reports ’ .
Local police commander Superintendent Steph Brighton said : “ I am aware of the heightened concerns in Worcester regarding a number of perceived incidents that have been reported across social media and within the press .
“ I understand that there is a heightened public concern that children may be at risk and I want to reassure you that no information received indicates , in any way , that a gang or individuals are working in Worcester trying to abduct our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the local schools to inform parents and carers of the children in our community of our investigations and to inform them of the increased police presence in around the schools for the purpose of reassurance following reports made to us of suspicious activity being directed toward children .
“ Protecting children is of course a priority for us and we have investigated every single report that has been made to us .
“ A number of these describe a variety of suspicious vehicles and activities .
To date , despite the good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting , none of these suspicious activities have transpired into criminal activity .
“ There are just two unlinked reports that we are investigating in further detail to establish the full facts and details of any activity criminal or otherwise .
“ We understand the community ’ s desire for incidents to be resolved and will always work with the public in order to achieve this aim .
“ However , we would like to ask members of the public to refrain from posting on social media groups and pages , but rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we have observed some misleading and inaccurate information being reported which could potentially jeopardise individual ’ s personal safety and any future investigations .
“ One such example of a report with good intent was where a man in a black vehicle was near to a supermarket taking a picture on a phone and an observant member of the public felt this behaviour was suspicious .
“ Officers spoke with the man who explained that he had just purchased the phone and was testing the camera and an associated App out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we able to confirm that nothing untoward had occurred – this incident was then closed .
“ At this time , we continue to have additional officers on patrol to reassure members of public and I would encourage you to speak with the officers on patrol near to schools with any concerns you may have .
“ For the latest information please visit the West Mercia Police website , our official social media channels , speak directly to officers or get in touch with your Safer Neighbourhood Team .
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Aseries of approaches towards children by adults in Worcestershire have sparked fears a child snatch gang are operating in the area.
But police have dismissed the concerns and said they have no evidence to support a gang is trying to abduct children.
Worcestershire Live reported a schoolboy was blocked in the street by two men last Friday (September 25) as he walked home from Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester to his home in the Arboretum area of the city.
One of the two men grabbed him and said ‘come with us’ the 14-year-old said.
He managed to break free and found safety with two dog walkers in a nearby park, who walked him home to safety.
Other incidents have been reported outside primary and secondary schools and shops where adults have approached children.
But West Mercia Police said it had no evidence of an abduction gang and ‘none of these suspicious activities have transpired into criminal activity’.
Police say one man taking photos near a supermarket from a black vehicle explained he was ‘testing the camera’ on his phone. And ‘nothing untoward had happened’.
Officers have, however, said they are investigating ‘two unlinked reports’.
Local police commander Superintendent Steph Brighton said: “I am aware of the heightened concerns in Worcester regarding a number of perceived incidents that have been reported across social media and within the press.
“I understand that there is a heightened public concern that children may be at risk and I want to reassure you that no information received indicates, in any way, that a gang or individuals are working in Worcester trying to abduct our children.
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“We previously wrote to all the local schools to inform parents and carers of the children in our community of our investigations and to inform them of the increased police presence in around the schools for the purpose of reassurance following reports made to us of suspicious activity being directed toward children.
“Protecting children is of course a priority for us and we have investigated every single report that has been made to us.
“A number of these describe a variety of suspicious vehicles and activities. To date, despite the good intent of the members of the public reporting, none of these suspicious activities have transpired into criminal activity.
“There are just two unlinked reports that we are investigating in further detail to establish the full facts and details of any activity criminal or otherwise.
“We understand the community’s desire for incidents to be resolved and will always work with the public in order to achieve this aim.
“However, we would like to ask members of the public to refrain from posting on social media groups and pages, but rather report matters directly to the police, as we have observed some misleading and inaccurate information being reported which could potentially jeopardise individual’s personal safety and any future investigations.
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“One such example of a report with good intent was where a man in a black vehicle was near to a supermarket taking a picture on a phone and an observant member of the public felt this behaviour was suspicious.
“Officers spoke with the man who explained that he had just purchased the phone and was testing the camera and an associated App out. Naturally, officers checked his device and we able to confirm that nothing untoward had occurred – this incident was then closed.
“At this time, we continue to have additional officers on patrol to reassure members of public and I would encourage you to speak with the officers on patrol near to schools with any concerns you may have.
“For the latest information please visit the West Mercia Police website, our official social media channels, speak directly to officers or get in touch with your Safer Neighbourhood Team.”