birminghammail--2020-07-18--Birmingham City put their Championship status in EFL hands

Birmingham City ’ s pitiful end to the season continued at Deepdale as they lost for the fifth time in eight matches since the restart .
A goal in either half , one more to add to their weak set piece defence and another sucker punch on the counter attack , saw them slip closer to the bottom three .
It has been apparent for some time that Blues have effectively outsourced responsibility for their Championship future to the EFL and an independent disciplinary commission .
As things stand Wigan are due to be docked 12 points , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second tier .
However , the Latics are appealing that decision and if their appeal is upheld Blues will be right in the mire .
They are playing a very , very dangerous game – as they have done for several seasons – and one day their luck is going to run out .
Leaving the current squad so light in numbers and so short on leadership is a ridiculous degree of brinkmanship .
Breathtakingly irresponsible .
What made this latest loss so painful to watch was seeing some players trying their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vain .
Poor Jude Bellingham never stopped running or harrying or striving to make sure his final few days with his boyhood club have positive memories .
The 17-year-old started less than a couple of days since returning from Dortmund , the next step on his gilded career .
He probably should have scored – and equalised – early in the second half , but the teenager is beyond reproach .
Yet – as it has been for the last month – so much of that effort was individual , lacking cohesion and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down Preston , it was well hidden .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The festering sore within the team is a Championship worst record at conceding set-piece goals .
It was this failing that Patrick Bauer exposed just before half time when he stole in ahead of Harlee Dean .
Then with the game breaking up Marc Roberts was slow to react to Kristian Pedersen ’ s header down and Brad Potts nipped in to lash past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Hull and Charlton ’ s draw with Wigan brought them to within two points of Blues .
In a normal season that means their future would go down to the final match – at home to Derby .
This is not a normal season but Birmingham City have dealt with fact more poorly than any other club in the league and now their presence in that league depends on a body that has done them no favours in the past .

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Birmingham City’s pitiful end to the season continued at Deepdale as they lost for the fifth time in eight matches since the restart.
A goal in either half, one more to add to their weak set piece defence and another sucker punch on the counter attack, saw them slip closer to the bottom three.
It has been apparent for some time that Blues have effectively outsourced responsibility for their Championship future to the EFL and an independent disciplinary commission.
As things stand Wigan are due to be docked 12 points, which will be enough to keep the club in the second tier. However, the Latics are appealing that decision and if their appeal is upheld Blues will be right in the mire.
They are playing a very, very dangerous game – as they have done for several seasons – and one day their luck is going to run out.
Leaving the current squad so light in numbers and so short on leadership is a ridiculous degree of brinkmanship. Breathtakingly irresponsible.
What made this latest loss so painful to watch was seeing some players trying their hearts out – yet doing so in vain.
Poor Jude Bellingham never stopped running or harrying or striving to make sure his final few days with his boyhood club have positive memories.
The 17-year-old started less than a couple of days since returning from Dortmund, the next step on his gilded career.
He probably should have scored – and equalised – early in the second half, but the teenager is beyond reproach.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Yet – as it has been for the last month – so much of that effort was individual, lacking cohesion and if there was a plan to break down Preston, it was well hidden.
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The festering sore within the team is a Championship worst record at conceding set-piece goals. It was this failing that Patrick Bauer exposed just before half time when he stole in ahead of Harlee Dean.
Then with the game breaking up Marc Roberts was slow to react to Kristian Pedersen’s header down and Brad Potts nipped in to lash past Lee Camp.
Luton’s victory at Hull and Charlton’s draw with Wigan brought them to within two points of Blues. In a normal season that means their future would go down to the final match – at home to Derby.
This is not a normal season but Birmingham City have dealt with fact more poorly than any other club in the league and now their presence in that league depends on a body that has done them no favours in the past.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--'Points deduction' - Birmingham City fans fume at Preston performance

After a number of poor results following the return of the Championship , it seems as though Birmingham City fans are running out of patience .
The latest result - a two-nil loss against Preston North End at Deepdale has n't done much to reverse the direction of Blues ' current plight .
After falling behind - caretaker managers Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner were unable to galvanise a comeback , and their side looked second best in a poor showing after a 43rd minute Patrick Bauer goal set the tone .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the page or click here It 's another poor result for the side but Blues , however , will surely be spared the humiliation of relegation to League One despite their collapse - with a 12 point deduction pending for Wigan Athletic .
That 's no guarantee though - and the Blues will need to pick up points from their final game of the season against Derby County to ensure unquestionable survival .
Here 's what Blues fans made of the latest performance ... Jonathan : We ’ ve had some awful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurts most about this team is that they don ’ t even try .
Some clear natural ability in the side , but the lack of manager , captain and desire is disgusting .
Should be safe due to Wigan ’ s deduction but we don ’ t deserve to be .
Ian : I can ’ t fault Spooner or the previous managers .
This squad under Rowett and Monk we ’ re capable but obviously can ’ t be bothered which is shameful @ Psnake80 : Apart from Juke this squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level .
Finn : We 're going to get battered every game next season if we stay up .
We may as well get relegated and play in a league where we could actually win a game .
Lee : Seen more fight in the reduced items section of Asda ... spineless , clueless .
@ TheTiltonSniper : Soon as you lot got rid of the Pukka Pies should ’ ve know it would ’ ve been one of them seasons .
Ash : Imagine having players that care about the team ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve to be called Championship footballers .
Sam : Imagine having to bank on a points deduction to stay up .
@ RBlue67 : You sure know how to test supporters loyalty .
I really hope next season is gon na better that this one has been .

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After a number of poor results following the return of the Championship, it seems as though Birmingham City fans are running out of patience.
The latest result - a two-nil loss against Preston North End at Deepdale hasn't done much to reverse the direction of Blues' current plight.
After falling behind - caretaker managers Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner were unable to galvanise a comeback, and their side looked second best in a poor showing after a 43rd minute Patrick Bauer goal set the tone.
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It's another poor result for the side but Blues, however, will surely be spared the humiliation of relegation to League One despite their collapse - with a 12 point deduction pending for Wigan Athletic.
That's no guarantee though - and the Blues will need to pick up points from their final game of the season against Derby County to ensure unquestionable survival.
Here's what Blues fans made of the latest performance...
Jonathan: We’ve had some awful teams over the years. But What hurts most about this team is that they don’t even try. Some clear natural ability in the side, but the lack of manager, captain and desire is disgusting. Should be safe due to Wigan’s deduction but we don’t deserve to be.
Ian: I can’t fault Spooner or the previous managers. This squad under Rowett and Monk we’re capable but obviously can’t be bothered which is shameful
@Psnake80: Apart from Juke this squad is simply not good enough at this level.
Finn: We're going to get battered every game next season if we stay up. We may as well get relegated and play in a league where we could actually win a game.
Lee: Seen more fight in the reduced items section of Asda... spineless, clueless.
@TheTiltonSniper: Soon as you lot got rid of the Pukka Pies should’ve know it would’ve been one of them seasons.
Ant: Beyond embarrassing.
Doug: Absolute garbage again, no fight.
Ash: Imagine having players that care about the team?
Thomas: The players don’t deserve to be called Championship footballers.
Sam: Imagine having to bank on a points deduction to stay up.
@RBlue67: You sure know how to test supporters loyalty. I really hope next season is gonna better that this one has been.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Wolves boss Nuno spells out club's summer transfer stance

Nuno Espirito Santo has become the latest high profile Premier League boss to warn supporters of the effect the coronavirus will have on the upcoming transfer window .
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently explained that 'it 's just not likely that it will be the most busy summer in the world ' as clubs come to terms with the financial impact of COVID-19 .
It 's a view which is shared my other Premier League managers and Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno has echoed those sentiments .
Wolves are well placed to earn a spot in the Europa League again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of qualifying for the Champions League if they win the competition when it resumes next month .
But Nuno is n't expecting Wolves owners Fosun - or other clubs for that matter - to splash the cash when the window officially opens on July 27 .
“ Coronavirus has impacted already on football and it ’ s going to impact more , as it is impacting every day on our society , '' said Nuno .
“ Football is part of an industry inside society , so it will be a huge impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the values , players , transfers , all these things will be new .
So , us as a club , we have to prepare ourselves .
“ I don ’ t expect big amounts of money will be involved in the transfer window .
Not only in football , in society , there are a lot of things we have to look at , knowing there are a lot of people in need , so it ’ s up for us to make a step forward and help .
All these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window is set to run until October 5 to give clubs chance to reshape their squads for the 2020/21 season .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has become the latest high profile Premier League boss to warn supporters of the effect the coronavirus will have on the upcoming transfer window.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently explained that 'it's just not likely that it will be the most busy summer in the world' as clubs come to terms with the financial impact of COVID-19.
It's a view which is shared my other Premier League managers and Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno has echoed those sentiments.
Wolves are well placed to earn a spot in the Europa League again next season and still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League if they win the competition when it resumes next month.
But Nuno isn't expecting Wolves owners Fosun - or other clubs for that matter - to splash the cash when the window officially opens on July 27.
“Coronavirus has impacted already on football and it’s going to impact more, as it is impacting every day on our society," said Nuno.
“Football is part of an industry inside society, so it will be a huge impact regarding the transfer window, the timings, the values, players, transfers, all these things will be new. So, us as a club, we have to prepare ourselves.
“I don’t expect big amounts of money will be involved in the transfer window. Not only in football, in society, there are a lot of things we have to look at, knowing there are a lot of people in need, so it’s up for us to make a step forward and help. All these things are involved.”
The European transfer window is set to run until October 5 to give clubs chance to reshape their squads for the 2020/21 season.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Two homes gutted as flames leap from shed

Two homes were gutted after flames leapt from a burning shed .
Crews were called to Cedar Avenue , in @ @ @ @ @ July 16 , after the fire broke out .
It was believed to have been @ @ @ @ @ were being stored in the shed and then spread to two nearby properties , causing @ @ @ @ @ warned to take care about storage following the fire .
The fire service posted about @ @ @ @ @ .
The tweet said : `` Green Watch attended a shed fire in Brownhills that @ @ @ @ @ causing significant damage .
`` Fire believed to be caused by gas cylinders stored in @ @ @ @ @ storing such items close to properties . ''

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Two homes were gutted after flames leapt from a burning shed.
Crews were called to Cedar Avenue, in Brownhills on Thursday afternoon, July 16, after the fire broke out.
It was believed to have been caused by gas cylinders which were being stored in the shed and then spread to two nearby properties, causing significant damage.
Residents were warned to take care about storage following the fire.
The fire service posted about the blaze on social media. The tweet said: "Green Watch attended a shed fire in Brownhills that spread to two nearby properties causing significant damage.
"Fire believed to be caused by gas cylinders stored in shed. Be mindful of storing such items close to properties."


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Player ratings as Birmingham City lose 2-0 at Preston North End

The set-piece failing that has so often been Birmingham City ’ s Achilles Heel was exposed once more as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Deepdale .
Steve Spooner ’ s side huffed and puffed their way through a drab 90 minute showing , which they never looked like fighting their way back into once they ’ d gone behind .
That happened in the 43rd minute when Patrick Bauer stroked home a corner to confirm Blues ’ set-piece record as the worst in the Championship .
Brad Potts capitalised on some more dozy defending late on as Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games since the restart .
They actually started positively in the first quarter , with Jude Bellingham restored to central midfield and Gary Gardner on the left .
That said the first chance went to the hosts when Jayden Stockley was freed in the right of the area only to blaze high and wide of the near post .
They also had a penalty shout when Bellingham slid in and felled Josh Harrop .
But up the other end Gardner had a couple of chances when Marc Roberts ’ header across the box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he met Dan Crowley ’ s corner at the near post but could only direct into the side netting .
The only goal of the half came just before half time when Paul Gallagher ’ s corner was allowed to reach Bauer who got ahead of Harlee Dean to side-foot home .
Right on the whistle Blues needed a sharp save from Lee Camp when Stockley met another Gallagher corner but headed right at the goalkeeper .
Blues twice came close to finding an equaliser early in the second half – only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Colin ’ s deep free kick was headed into the area by Marc Roberts , the clearance came out to Gardner who lashed in a perfect volley only to see Rudd fly across to tip away from his top corner .
And in the 53rd minute Crowley curled in a ball from the right and picked out Dean .
The defender headed powerfully down from eight yards but straight at Rudd and Bellingham drove the rebound wide .
Blues ’ rally ran out of steam and they were inevitably caught on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Potts lashed past Camp from the angle .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Had no chance with Bauer ’ s close range finish , twice saved sharply from Jayden Stockley either side of the break .
Beaten for pace on the second .
Most notable moment was a fizzing drive with a quarter of an hour to go which flew just past the post .
Other than that he just about kept his side battened down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often enough in attack .
The powerful Stockley edged his battle with Roberts , who found the striker a handful .
The centre back was decent in the air – in both boxes , one knockdown just eluding Gardner at the back post .
Mostly solid but until he was caught napping by Potts late on .
Was playing quite well until he allowed Bauer to nip in front of him at a corner .
It was a sloppy lapse in concentration that cost Blues .
With the opportunity atone he found Rudd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Not his best , far from it .
Compromised in possession by the fact there wasn ’ t much going on in front of him .
Preston got in down his side on a couple of occasions .
Once again what little ingenuity there was to Blues ’ attack came from Crowley .
However , stationed on the right he often found himself on the fringes of the game .
His best moment was a cross that found Dean perfectly .
Looked purposeful and forceful at times , one strong run into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always up against it with Preston having the extra man in midfield .
Subbed on the hour .
Restored to central midfield despite a midweek trip to Dortmund – and showed impressive determination to leave good memories although he was slightly fortunate his early tackle on Harrop didn ’ t end up in a penalty .
Should have hit the target early in the second half too .
His appetite never waned .
Had Blues ’ best first half chance , sending a meaty header into the side netting .
Once again played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the middle .
Deserved better for his brillliant volley which Rudd saved .
Never stopped trying .
One half chance in the opening period , a volley on the angle which was charged down .
Withdrawn again without making an impact .
Forced to fight the centre halves for balls pumped forward .
Tried his best , ball didn ’ t drop to him in the area and had nothing to attack from the wings .
BOYD-MUNCE ( for Crowley , 72 ) Tried to bring some composure 5.5

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The set-piece failing that has so often been Birmingham City’s Achilles Heel was exposed once more as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Deepdale.
Steve Spooner’s side huffed and puffed their way through a drab 90 minute showing, which they never looked like fighting their way back into once they’d gone behind.
That happened in the 43rd minute when Patrick Bauer stroked home a corner to confirm Blues’ set-piece record as the worst in the Championship.
Brad Potts capitalised on some more dozy defending late on as Blues lost for the fifth time in eight games since the restart.
They actually started positively in the first quarter, with Jude Bellingham restored to central midfield and Gary Gardner on the left.
That said the first chance went to the hosts when Jayden Stockley was freed in the right of the area only to blaze high and wide of the near post.
They also had a penalty shout when Bellingham slid in and felled Josh Harrop.
But up the other end Gardner had a couple of chances when Marc Roberts’ header across the box eluded him and then midway through then he met Dan Crowley’s corner at the near post but could only direct into the side netting.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
The only goal of the half came just before half time when Paul Gallagher’s corner was allowed to reach Bauer who got ahead of Harlee Dean to side-foot home.
Right on the whistle Blues needed a sharp save from Lee Camp when Stockley met another Gallagher corner but headed right at the goalkeeper.
Blues twice came close to finding an equaliser early in the second half – only to find Declan Rudd in imperious form.
First Colin’s deep free kick was headed into the area by Marc Roberts, the clearance came out to Gardner who lashed in a perfect volley only to see Rudd fly across to tip away from his top corner.
And in the 53rd minute Crowley curled in a ball from the right and picked out Dean.
The defender headed powerfully down from eight yards but straight at Rudd and Bellingham drove the rebound wide.
Blues’ rally ran out of steam and they were inevitably caught on the break with three minutes to go when Potts lashed past Camp from the angle.
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4-4-2
CAMP 6.5
Had no chance with Bauer’s close range finish, twice saved sharply from Jayden Stockley either side of the break. Beaten for pace on the second.
COLIN 4.5
Most notable moment was a fizzing drive with a quarter of an hour to go which flew just past the post. Other than that he just about kept his side battened down in defence, without linking up with Crowley often enough in attack.
ROBERTS 4.5
The powerful Stockley edged his battle with Roberts, who found the striker a handful. The centre back was decent in the air – in both boxes, one knockdown just eluding Gardner at the back post. Mostly solid but until he was caught napping by Potts late on.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
DEAN 4.5
Was playing quite well until he allowed Bauer to nip in front of him at a corner. It was a sloppy lapse in concentration that cost Blues. With the opportunity atone he found Rudd instead of the back of the net.
PEDERSEN 4.5
Not his best, far from it. Compromised in possession by the fact there wasn’t much going on in front of him. Preston got in down his side on a couple of occasions.
CROWLEY 6
Once again what little ingenuity there was to Blues’ attack came from Crowley. However, stationed on the right he often found himself on the fringes of the game. His best moment was a cross that found Dean perfectly.
SUNJIC 6
Looked purposeful and forceful at times, one strong run into the box finding Hogan. But was always up against it with Preston having the extra man in midfield. Subbed on the hour.
BELLINGHAM 6.5
Restored to central midfield despite a midweek trip to Dortmund – and showed impressive determination to leave good memories although he was slightly fortunate his early tackle on Harrop didn’t end up in a penalty. Should have hit the target early in the second half too. His appetite never waned.
GARDNER 6
Had Blues’ best first half chance, sending a meaty header into the side netting. Once again played both on the left and after that in the middle. Deserved better for his brillliant volley which Rudd saved. Never stopped trying.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
HOGAN 4.5
One half chance in the opening period, a volley on the angle which was charged down. Withdrawn again without making an impact.
JUTKIEWICZ 5
Forced to fight the centre halves for balls pumped forward. Tried his best, ball didn’t drop to him in the area and had nothing to attack from the wings.
SUBSTITUTES
BELA (for Sunjic, 61) Ineffectual 5
BOYD-MUNCE (for Crowley, 72) Tried to bring some composure 5.5
REID (for Hogan, 78) N/A
Not used: Trueman, Harding, Gordon, Burke, Kieftenbeld, Fernandez.
OPPOSITION
PRESTON (4-2-3-1): Rudd; Rafferty, Bauer, Storey, Hughes; Gallagher, Ledson; Potts, Johnson (Barkhuizen 75), Harrop (Maguire 75); Stockley. Not used: Hudson, Fisher, Browne, Huntington, Sinclair, Nugent, Bodin.
GOALS
PRESTON: Bauer (43), Potts (87)
BLUES:
THE REF: Steve Martin
NEXT UP: Derby County (h), Wednesday, July 22, kick-off 7.30pm


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Villa incident sparks bitter row between Man United and Chelsea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard have become embroiled in a row over the penalty Bruno Fernandes won at Villa Park earlier this month .
Manchester United star Fernandes won a controversial penalty during their 3-0 win over Aston Villa on July 9 after a tangle with Ezri Konsa .
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious at the time and branded VAR 's failure to overturn Jon Moss 's decision as 'disgraceful ' .
Referring to the incident ahead of Chelsea 's meeting with United in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday , Lampard warned his defenders that they need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
Speaking to The Mirror , Lampard said : `` They have to be .
Because when players of such high level , quality and speed of the Manchester United forwards travel quickly you have to move your feet and not dive in on them .
`` You need to understand the qualities of the opposition , with players like that .
Fernandes is very clever in his movement .
We saw that at Aston Villa to make something feel like a penalty where maybe it even isn ’ t .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR decisions and whether they ’ re right or wrong .
But if a player is going to dangle a leg and not move their feet then you obviously do leave yourself open to penalties , VAR or no VAR . ''
But Solskjaer has taken exception to Lampard 's comments and says that his lightning quick attackers do n't look to deceive referees .
“ 100 per cent I will defend my players , none of them try to con the ref at all , '' insists Solskjaer .
“ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood and you get tackles in or around the box , some ankles could ’ ve been broken for our players .
I just want them to be protected .
`` There should have been a red card for Oriol Romeu when he almost crippled Mason Greenwood in the Southampton game , maybe that would have helped us .
“ And the same when Mark Noble should ’ ve been sent off half yard in front of me at West Ham when he battered Aaron Wan @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard have become embroiled in a row over the penalty Bruno Fernandes won at Villa Park earlier this month.
Manchester United star Fernandes won a controversial penalty during their 3-0 win over Aston Villa on July 9 after a tangle with Ezri Konsa.
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious at the time and branded VAR's failure to overturn Jon Moss's decision as 'disgraceful'.
(Image: PA)
Referring to the incident ahead of Chelsea's meeting with United in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, Lampard warned his defenders that they need to be at the top of their game.
Speaking to The Mirror, Lampard said: "They have to be. Because when players of such high level, quality and speed of the Manchester United forwards travel quickly you have to move your feet and not dive in on them.
"You need to understand the qualities of the opposition, with players like that. Fernandes is very clever in his movement. We saw that at Aston Villa to make something feel like a penalty where maybe it even isn’t.
"As a player we can talk about VAR decisions and whether they’re right or wrong. But if a player is going to dangle a leg and not move their feet then you obviously do leave yourself open to penalties, VAR or no VAR."
But Solskjaer has taken exception to Lampard's comments and says that his lightning quick attackers don't look to deceive referees.
“100 per cent I will defend my players, none of them try to con the ref at all," insists Solskjaer.
“If you have quick feet like Dan James, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood and you get tackles in or around the box, some ankles could’ve been broken for our players. I just want them to be protected.
"There should have been a red card for Oriol Romeu when he almost crippled Mason Greenwood in the Southampton game, maybe that would have helped us.
“And the same when Mark Noble should’ve been sent off half yard in front of me at West Ham when he battered Aaron Wan Bissaka and we lost there.”


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Dan Osborne finally admits he cheated on Jacqueline Jossa

Reality TV star Dan Osborne has finally admitted he did cheat on his wife Jacqueline Jossa .
Over the years it is has been reported many times that the TOWIE star had been unfaithful with multiple women - something he always denied .
But now he declared he had cheated on his EastEnders actress wife and mother of two of his children - but she had forgiven him .
The Mirror reports how Dan gave an interview to The Sun yesterday ( Friday ) in which he came clean and confessed to cheating during their three year marriage .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had forgiven him and they were now planning to renew their wedding vows and try for a third child .
In the interview with The Sun , Dan , 29 , said : `` I 've made mistakes , yeah .
I 've done things I should n't have done .
Me and Jac have spoken about that and she has forgiven me .
`` I know in the past I ’ ve denied things when they ’ re not true , then when something has been true , I probably just kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different person . ''
`` I take full responsibility for being c**p , '' he added .
The couple have been together for seven years and have two daughters Ella , five , and two-year-old Mia .
Dan also has a seven-year-old son from a previous relationship .
They married in 2017 but their relationship has been rocked by cheating rumours several times .
Whilst admitting he had been unfaithful , Dan has n't revealed which cheating rumours are true .
The first rumour was back in 2015 when he was accused of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teddy Edwardes .
Just months later two party-goers claimed Dan asked them back to his hotel .
In 2018 he was accused of cheating on her with Love Island star Gabby Allen , which they both denied .
Last year it was reported he kissed Alexandra Cane .
He was then hit with allegations that he 'd had a threesome in a London hotel room with two of his Celebrity Big Brother housemates .
Jac , who played Lauren Branning in EastEnders , won I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dan issued a public apology , but steered clear of giving specific details .
The couple also split up during lockdown and were living in separate houses , with Dan saying that things got a bit much and they needed time apart from each other .
But both of them insisted that they never broke up .

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Reality TV star Dan Osborne has finally admitted he did cheat on his wife Jacqueline Jossa.
Over the years it is has been reported many times that the TOWIE star had been unfaithful with multiple women - something he always denied.
But now he declared he had cheated on his EastEnders actress wife and mother of two of his children - but she had forgiven him.
The Mirror reports how Dan gave an interview to The Sun yesterday (Friday) in which he came clean and confessed to cheating during their three year marriage.
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But he said Jac, aged 27, had forgiven him and they were now planning to renew their wedding vows and try for a third child.
In the interview with The Sun, Dan, 29, said: "I've made mistakes, yeah. I've done things I shouldn't have done. Me and Jac have spoken about that and she has forgiven me.
"I know in the past I’ve denied things when they’re not true, then when something has been true, I probably just kept my mouth shut. I was a different person."
"I take full responsibility for being c**p," he added.
The couple have been together for seven years and have two daughters Ella, five, and two-year-old Mia. Dan also has a seven-year-old son from a previous relationship.
They married in 2017 but their relationship has been rocked by cheating rumours several times. Whilst admitting he had been unfaithful, Dan hasn't revealed which cheating rumours are true.
The first rumour was back in 2015 when he was accused of engaging in a naked FaceTime chat with Teddy Edwardes.
Just months later two party-goers claimed Dan asked them back to his hotel.
In 2018 he was accused of cheating on her with Love Island star Gabby Allen, which they both denied. Last year it was reported he kissed Alexandra Cane.
He was then hit with allegations that he'd had a threesome in a London hotel room with two of his Celebrity Big Brother housemates.
Jac, who played Lauren Branning in EastEnders, won I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! last year. Following her win, Dan issued a public apology, but steered clear of giving specific details.
The couple also split up during lockdown and were living in separate houses, with Dan saying that things got a bit much and they needed time apart from each other.
But both of them insisted that they never broke up.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Aston Villa forgotten man James Bree makes bold relegation battle claim

James Bree believes he 'll find the goals needed to save Luton Town from relegation .
Pending a potential 12 point deduction for Wigan Athletic , the Hatters are currently 23rd in the Championship table as of writing and three points from safety , and the on-loan Aston Villa full-back believes he 'll soon add to Luton 's scoring tally .
Bree has played in over seventy-percent of Luton 's minutes this season as they battle against the drop , adding five assists to the cause - but he 's chasing a first senior career goal .
He almost got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well - coming just seconds from firing off a shot in the penalty area before being wiped out .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here A former Villan beat him to the punch as well .
James Collins stepped up to score Bree 's rightful chance from the penalty spot after the full-back was taken down in the box .
The twenty-two-year-old saw it coming - not the foul - but the opportunity to finally score a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boosting Luton before the season concludes .
`` I keep saying before the game , I keep texting my mates saying ' I ’ m going to score a free kick tonight , ' especially now that I ’ ve been put on set-pieces recently , '' said Bree in conversation with Luton Today .
`` I believe in my delivery and I think it ’ s just getting forward and getting into those positions .
`` I ’ d just pulled my right foot back , it was going in , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I couldn ’ t do anything about it .
`` I had to go down and I think it was a stonewall pen . ''
Bree has been re-energised by the return of Nathan Jones as Luton boss , with Jones refusing to pull punches when it came to criticism - with the right-back himself doing everything in his power to return fitter and sharper for Luton following the lockdown .
“ With Nathan coming in , and believing in me , but telling me a few home truths that I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for someone to tell me really , '' added Bree '' I took it on board and I knew I was ready to come into the games anyway , but I think it ’ s just given me that extra push to come in and do well . ''
Bree will return to Aston Villa at the end of the season - but his short-term future , as well as the future of the club is still uncertain .
What might interest Villa though are the comparisons made between Bree and former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - two players who the club had targeted in the past .

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James Bree believes he'll find the goals needed to save Luton Town from relegation.
Pending a potential 12 point deduction for Wigan Athletic, the Hatters are currently 23rd in the Championship table as of writing and three points from safety, and the on-loan Aston Villa full-back believes he'll soon add to Luton's scoring tally.
Bree has played in over seventy-percent of Luton's minutes this season as they battle against the drop, adding five assists to the cause - but he's chasing a first senior career goal.
He almost got the chance in Luton's last outing as well - coming just seconds from firing off a shot in the penalty area before being wiped out.
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A former Villan beat him to the punch as well. James Collins stepped up to score Bree's rightful chance from the penalty spot after the full-back was taken down in the box.
The twenty-two-year-old saw it coming - not the foul - but the opportunity to finally score a goal, and is still confident in boosting Luton before the season concludes.
"I keep saying before the game, I keep texting my mates saying 'I’m going to score a free kick tonight,' especially now that I’ve been put on set-pieces recently," said Bree in conversation with Luton Today.
"I believe in my delivery and I think it’s just getting forward and getting into those positions.
"I’d just pulled my right foot back, it was going in, I could tell and I just got touched, I couldn’t do anything about it.
"I had to go down and I think it was a stonewall pen."
Bree has been re-energised by the return of Nathan Jones as Luton boss, with Jones refusing to pull punches when it came to criticism - with the right-back himself doing everything in his power to return fitter and sharper for Luton following the lockdown.
“With Nathan coming in, and believing in me, but telling me a few home truths that I think I needed to hear, and was waiting for someone to tell me really," added Bree
"I took it on board and I knew I was ready to come into the games anyway, but I think it’s just given me that extra push to come in and do well."
Bree will return to Aston Villa at the end of the season - but his short-term future, as well as the future of the club is still uncertain.
What might interest Villa though are the comparisons made between Bree and former Hatters men Jack Stacey and James Justin - two players who the club had targeted in the past.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Teen stabbed and schoolboy slashed in violence at party

Two teenagers were injured when violence erupted at a house party attended by more than 50 revellers .
A 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being knifed in the chest near the gathering in Willetts Road , Turves Green .
A 14-year-old schoolboy also suffered slash injuries to his hand .
The Friday night trouble sparked a flood of calls to police , who today - July 18 - issued an appeal for information .
A second 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding .
Pictures taken at the scene late on Friday , July 17 , showed a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` We received several reports of a house party with in excess of 50 people present in Willetts Road , Turves Green yesterday evening , July 17 .
`` As a result of disorder at the party a 14-year-old received slash injuries to his hand .
`` A 16-year-old was later stabbed in the chest nearby , albeit his injuries are serious they are not considered life-threatening .
`` A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of wounding .
`` Enquiries are on-going and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already spoken to police , should contact us via Live Chat on our website west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''
The incident came as police continue to warn against 'illegal raves and park parties ' .
West Midlands Police say officers were continuing to monitor and act on intelligence to prevent large gatherings - which are still banned over fears of spreading coronavirus .
Supt Sean Kent said : `` We know with schools breaking up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will have more time on their hands , and want to take time out to socialise .
`` However , large gatherings only increase the risk of spreading this killer virus which you could then pass onto friends and loved ones .
That is why restrictions remain in place against gatherings above 30 people .
You can not tell by looking at someone if they are free of CoVID-19 .
`` At unauthorised events there won ’ t be the same safety and security measures in place and you could be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to medical treatment if needed , as there would be at a properly licensed event .
“ Unauthorised events also take place without the permission of the local community , who suffer the noise and disruption . ''

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Two teenagers were injured when violence erupted at a house party attended by more than 50 revellers.
A 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being knifed in the chest near the gathering in Willetts Road, Turves Green.
A 14-year-old schoolboy also suffered slash injuries to his hand.
The Friday night trouble sparked a flood of calls to police, who today - July 18 - issued an appeal for information.
A second 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding.
Pictures taken at the scene late on Friday, July 17, showed a number of police cars parked on a new-build estate.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We received several reports of a house party with in excess of 50 people present in Willetts Road, Turves Green yesterday evening, July 17.
"As a result of disorder at the party a 14-year-old received slash injuries to his hand.
"A 16-year-old was later stabbed in the chest nearby, albeit his injuries are serious they are not considered life-threatening.
"A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
"Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, should contact us via Live Chat on our website west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111."
The incident came as police continue to warn against 'illegal raves and park parties'.
West Midlands Police say officers were continuing to monitor and act on intelligence to prevent large gatherings - which are still banned over fears of spreading coronavirus.
Supt Sean Kent said: "We know with schools breaking up and people booking time off during the summer they will have more time on their hands, and want to take time out to socialise.
"However, large gatherings only increase the risk of spreading this killer virus which you could then pass onto friends and loved ones. That is why restrictions remain in place against gatherings above 30 people. You cannot tell by looking at someone if they are free of CoVID-19.
"At unauthorised events there won’t be the same safety and security measures in place and you could be a victim of crime. There is no access to medical treatment if needed, as there would be at a properly licensed event.
“Unauthorised events also take place without the permission of the local community, who suffer the noise and disruption."


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Brentford boss Thomas Frank responds to West Brom promotion boost

Thomas Frank has promised West Bromwich Albion that Brentford will be ready to take their chances if they arise on Wednesday .
The Bees ' defeat to Stoke City this afternoon has handed Albion the advantage in the promotion race ahead of the final day .
Slaven Bilic 's men slipped up last night against Huddersfield Town but Brentford 's 1-0 loss in the Potteries has let them off the hook .
If Albion beat Queens Park Rangers at The Hawthorns on Wednesday the club will return to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship .
Brentford will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relegated before a ball is kicked at Griffin Park depending on the outcome of their match with Nottingham Forest on Sunday .
Speaking after his team 's setback at Stoke , Frank revealed what he told his players in his post-match team talk .
`` I said to keep their heads up , '' he said .
`` We have an important game on Wednesday .
What happened today is in the past , all we can do is recover well and have a good night 's sleep , be ready to train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've done unbelievably ( well ) in the last eight games .
We lost a very , very tight game where it easily could have been a draw , which would have been good for us .
`` We need to do everything we can to be ready and to take our chances on Wednesday night .
`` Of course we wanted to win this very badly and the players gave everything .
On the day we could n't produce that final bit which could have given us the goal .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you that we are ready to fight on Wednesday night . ''
Brentford 's defeat saw Leeds United confirmed as champions with two games to spare and Frank has been quick to congratulate Marcelo Bielsa and his side .
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`` They came to the club two years ago and were contenders last year and they won the Championship this year .
`` I am only a fan of one club in England and that 's Brentford but I like the big stories of let 's say Liverpool winning their first championship in 30 years and now Leeds are back so congratulations to them . ''

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Thomas Frank has promised West Bromwich Albion that Brentford will be ready to take their chances if they arise on Wednesday.
The Bees' defeat to Stoke City this afternoon has handed Albion the advantage in the promotion race ahead of the final day.
Slaven Bilic's men slipped up last night against Huddersfield Town but Brentford's 1-0 loss in the Potteries has let them off the hook.
If Albion beat Queens Park Rangers at The Hawthorns on Wednesday the club will return to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship.
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Brentford will face Barnsley, who could well be relegated before a ball is kicked at Griffin Park depending on the outcome of their match with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Speaking after his team's setback at Stoke, Frank revealed what he told his players in his post-match team talk.
"I said to keep their heads up," he said. "We have an important game on Wednesday. What happened today is in the past, all we can do is recover well and have a good night's sleep, be ready to train again and perform on Wednesday.
"We've done unbelievably (well) in the last eight games. We lost a very, very tight game where it easily could have been a draw, which would have been good for us.
"We need to do everything we can to be ready and to take our chances on Wednesday night.
"Of course we wanted to win this very badly and the players gave everything. On the day we couldn't produce that final bit which could have given us the goal.
"Now we are disappointed but I promise you that we are ready to fight on Wednesday night."
Brentford's defeat saw Leeds United confirmed as champions with two games to spare and Frank has been quick to congratulate Marcelo Bielsa and his side.
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"I need to say congratulations to Leeds, to Bielsa and his staff and the players because I think it's a good job they have done," said the Dane.
"They came to the club two years ago and were contenders last year and they won the Championship this year.
"I am only a fan of one club in England and that's Brentford but I like the big stories of let's say Liverpool winning their first championship in 30 years and now Leeds are back so congratulations to them."


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Car seized after driver blasts horn at police at busy shopping park

A car has been seized after the driver blasted their horn at police - who were busy impounding another vehicle at a major retail park in Wolverhampton .
Officers seized the car at Bentley Bridge shopping park after discovering the car had no insurance - despite the driver claiming he 'thought ' he was covered .
It was the third car officers impounded today , Saturday , July 18 , two of which were at the busy retail park .
The force posted about the incident on Twitter .
The tweet said : `` Third vehicle seizure today .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself by sounding his horn to our officers , who were seizing the previous vehicle @ BBShoppingPark .
`` Turns out , he didn ’ t have any insurance , and stated ... he 'thought ' he had !
Car seized and driver reported . ''
According to West Midlands Police , uninsured drivers face a fine of £300 and six penalty points if they ’ re caught driving a vehicle they are not covered to drive .
If the case goes to court the driver could be disqualified from driving and face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the power to seize , and in some cases , destroy the vehicle that ’ s being driven uninsured .

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A car has been seized after the driver blasted their horn at police - who were busy impounding another vehicle at a major retail park in Wolverhampton.
Officers seized the car at Bentley Bridge shopping park after discovering the car had no insurance - despite the driver claiming he 'thought' he was covered.
It was the third car officers impounded today, Saturday, July 18, two of which were at the busy retail park.
The force posted about the incident on Twitter. The tweet said: "Third vehicle seizure today. The driver of this car drew attention to himself by sounding his horn to our officers, who were seizing the previous vehicle @BBShoppingPark.
"Turns out, he didn’t have any insurance, and stated...he 'thought' he had! Car seized and driver reported."
Punishment for driving without insurance
According to West Midlands Police, uninsured drivers face a fine of £300 and six penalty points if they’re caught driving a vehicle they are not covered to drive.
If the case goes to court the driver could be disqualified from driving and face a larger fine.
The police also have the power to seize, and in some cases, destroy the vehicle that’s being driven uninsured.


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Car bursts into flames near city tower block as fire crews rush to tackle blaze

Dramatic photographs show the moment a car burst into flames outside a block of flats .
Pictures , shared by @ @ @ @ @ show the blaze tearing through the motor , which was parked at the foot of @ @ @ @ @ .
A cloud of thick , black smoke can be seen billowing into the air @ @ @ @ @ work to contain the blaze .
The incident was thought to have happened outside Mount @ @ @ @ @ Hill .
The vehicle was engulfed in flames early on Saturday , sparking a flood @ @ @ @ @ service .
Crews arrived within five minutes - with pictures showing just how dangerously close @ @ @ @ @ further .
It is unclear what caused the blaze , but fire crews urged drivers @ @ @ @ @ safe and secure ' .
Following the incident , Sutton Coldfield Fire tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ Watch attended a vehicle fire .
Our assertive firefighting and five minutes attendance time prevented @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Always park your vehicles safe and secure .
Fire kills . ''

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Dramatic photographs show the moment a car burst into flames outside a block of flats.
Pictures, shared by West Midlands Fire Service, show the blaze tearing through the motor, which was parked at the foot of the Sutton Coldfield tower block.
A cloud of thick, black smoke can be seen billowing into the air as firefighters wearing breathing equipment work to contain the blaze.
The incident was thought to have happened outside Mount View flats, off Reddicap Hill.
The vehicle was engulfed in flames early on Saturday, sparking a flood of calls to the fire service.
Crews arrived within five minutes - with pictures showing just how dangerously close the fire was to spreading further.
It is unclear what caused the blaze, but fire crews urged drivers to 'always park their vehicles safe and secure'.
Following the incident, Sutton Coldfield Fire tweeted: "Early this morning Sutton Red Watch attended a vehicle fire. Our assertive firefighting and five minutes attendance time prevented the incident from escalating further.
"Always park your vehicles safe and secure. Fire kills."


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Pundit slams decision gifting Albion promotion boost and Leeds the title

Brentford have handed the initiative back to West Bromwich Albion - and Leeds United have been confirmed as Championship champions as a result .
The Bees were unable to take advantage of Albion 's slip up at Huddersfield Town and fell to an unexpected defeat to Stoke City earlier today .
Albion were resigned to the play-offs last night but Slaven Bilic 's side go into the final game of the season - against Queens Park Rangers at The Hawthorns - knowing a victory will secure a return to the Premier League .
Brentford 's defeat at Stoke also hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to catch Marcelo Bielsa 's side .
Lee Gregory notched the winner for Stoke City shortly before half-time and they managed to thwart a series of Brentford attacks in the second half to seal the points .
But Brentford saw two penalty appeals turned down by referee Geoff Eltringham .
Bruno Martins Indi pulled back Ethan Pinnock in the box during the first half , before before James McClean nudged Ollie Watkins to the ground in the second period .
Former Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neill was on punditry duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bees should have had two spot-kicks .
`` The one in the first half is a definite penalty , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` The only reason that 's not given is because he has n't seen it because if someone does see it , it 's a definite penalty .
`` He 's grabbed his shirt right around his neck .
He 's stopped his momentum and it 's a stone-wall penalty .
`` No one would ever be able to argue with it .
The referee is probably not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he see it ?
Maybe not . ''
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`` By the letter of the law , that is a penalty .
`` A couple of seconds later , McLean goes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have been sent off and conceded a penalty in a couple of minutes .
`` Brentford were a little bit unlucky with penalty decisions today . ''

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Brentford have handed the initiative back to West Bromwich Albion - and Leeds United have been confirmed as Championship champions as a result.
The Bees were unable to take advantage of Albion's slip up at Huddersfield Town and fell to an unexpected defeat to Stoke City earlier today.
Albion were resigned to the play-offs last night but Slaven Bilic's side go into the final game of the season - against Queens Park Rangers at The Hawthorns - knowing a victory will secure a return to the Premier League.
Brentford's defeat at Stoke also hands Leeds the Championship crown with no team able to catch Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Lee Gregory notched the winner for Stoke City shortly before half-time and they managed to thwart a series of Brentford attacks in the second half to seal the points.
But Brentford saw two penalty appeals turned down by referee Geoff Eltringham. Bruno Martins Indi pulled back Ethan Pinnock in the box during the first half, before before James McClean nudged Ollie Watkins to the ground in the second period.
Former Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neill was on punditry duty for Sky Sports and was adamant the Bees should have had two spot-kicks.
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"The one in the first half is a definite penalty," he told Sky Sports. "The only reason that's not given is because he hasn't seen it because if someone does see it, it's a definite penalty.
"He's grabbed his shirt right around his neck. He's stopped his momentum and it's a stone-wall penalty.
"No one would ever be able to argue with it. The referee is probably not looking and the line official, can he see it? Maybe not."
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On the second incident, O'Neill added: "This one, if you are James McClean and you are in your own box, you cannot push someone like that.
"By the letter of the law, that is a penalty.
"A couple of seconds later, McLean goes and smashes the Brentford right-back, so he could have been sent off and conceded a penalty in a couple of minutes.
"Brentford were a little bit unlucky with penalty decisions today."


birminghammail--2020-07-18--Driver flees as car overturns in Kingstanding crash

A driver smashed into a telegraph pole , overturned his car and fled the scene - leaving a city street blocked .
Emergency services raced to help the driver after the crash on Kettlehouse Road , Kingstanding on Saturday afternoon , July 18 .
But as firefighters , paramedics and police arrived on scene , he ran from the area .
A silver vehicle was left lying on its side following the collision with the pole at around 12.30pm .
Firefighters - who said no-one was trapped in the car - were seen working as residents gathered in the street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene , but said no arrests had yet been logged .
Buses on the 934 route were diverted around the area as West Midlands Fire Service taped off the street .
National Express earlier warned : `` Due to a Road Traffic Collision in Kingstanding , Nx West Midlands 934 service is diverting , with stops on Kettlehouse Rd not being served between the junctions of Norbury Rd and its island junction of Kings Rd .
`` The diversion route is via Kingstanding Rd and Norbury Rd . ''
West Midlands Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the scene , as is procedure with collisions .
A spokeswoman added : `` We sent two to the RTC at 12.32pm .
There was a car in collision in with telegraph pole , car on side , nobody trapped , the driver ran off . ''
The scene has since been cleared .

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A driver smashed into a telegraph pole, overturned his car and fled the scene - leaving a city street blocked.
Emergency services raced to help the driver after the crash on Kettlehouse Road, Kingstanding on Saturday afternoon, July 18.
But as firefighters, paramedics and police arrived on scene, he ran from the area.
A silver vehicle was left lying on its side following the collision with the pole at around 12.30pm.
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Firefighters - who said no-one was trapped in the car - were seen working as residents gathered in the street.
Police confirmed a man fled from the scene, but said no arrests had yet been logged.
Buses on the 934 route were diverted around the area as West Midlands Fire Service taped off the street.
National Express earlier warned: "Due to a Road Traffic Collision in Kingstanding, Nx West Midlands 934 service is diverting, with stops on Kettlehouse Rd not being served between the junctions of Norbury Rd and its island junction of Kings Rd.
"The diversion route is via Kingstanding Rd and Norbury Rd."
West Midlands Fire Service said it sent two fire crews to the scene, as is procedure with collisions.
A spokeswoman added: "We sent two to the RTC at 12.32pm. There was a car in collision in with telegraph pole, car on side, nobody trapped, the driver ran off."
The scene has since been cleared.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Aston Villa fans react to John Terry departure reports

Aston Villa assistant boss John Terry has been linked with a move away from Villa Park once again by reports in the Sunday newspapers .
One report by the Express claims that Dean Smith 's number two , 39 , `` now feels the time is right '' to leave his post in B6 with Bristol City said to be keen on poaching him .
Speaking about Terry 's future to Sky Sports last weekend , Smith said : `` I have spoken to John and he is fully committed to our cause here at Aston Villa . ''
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the season , regardless of Villa 's Premier League fate , he added : `` I do n't think we can look at the summer , we 've got to look at now .
`` They 've got Dean Holden , a former coach of mine , in charge at the moment .
He is working hard for his club and JT is certainly working very hard for me .
`` We 've got a very good relationship and we enjoy working together . ''
But will Terry walk if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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He was a hero two seasons ago .
I ’ m still a firm believer he doesn ’ t get the say everyone thinks he does .
I think he ’ d attract a better stamp of player experienced and young and he ’ d certainly get more out the players than Smith has .
Nick Garner : I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s added as a coach , nothing on the defensive side especially , and if he has made an improvement then our defence must be really bad , so thanks for your help but is let him move on , is also let Smith move on but that ’ s another story Matt Button : He ’ s going to be a manager at some point .
He ’ s not necessarily essential and although I want to see Dean stay on , it may be worth mixing up the coaching side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith : He 's been good for Villa since he 's come to us .
Two play-off finals , Premier League and a League cup final .
Paul Morrish : Let him go .
Bring Petrov lest he has a passion for our club .
Kathryn Thompson : I ’ m afraid I ’ ve never liked him , he was a bad appointment and continues to be .
Our defence is shocking and that ’ s down to him .
Fraser Thornburn : If we had n't signed might not have got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final .
I know he 's not everyone 's cup of tea but some of our fans are being a touch harsh .

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Aston Villa assistant boss John Terry has been linked with a move away from Villa Park once again by reports in the Sunday newspapers.
One report by the Express claims that Dean Smith's number two, 39, "now feels the time is right" to leave his post in B6 with Bristol City said to be keen on poaching him.
Speaking about Terry's future to Sky Sports last weekend, Smith said: "I have spoken to John and he is fully committed to our cause here at Aston Villa."
When asked if Terry could leave at the end of the season, regardless of Villa's Premier League fate, he added: "I don't think we can look at the summer, we've got to look at now.
"They've got Dean Holden, a former coach of mine, in charge at the moment. He is working hard for his club and JT is certainly working very hard for me.
"We've got a very good relationship and we enjoy working together."
But will Terry walk if the Villans are relegated in the coming weeks?
Here is what Aston Villa fans have been saying on our FACEBOOK PAGE , where you can JOIN THE DEBATE .
Lee Johnson: It's amazing how quickly people turn. He was a hero two seasons ago. I’m still a firm believer he doesn’t get the say everyone thinks he does. I think he’d attract a better stamp of player experienced and young and he’d certainly get more out the players than Smith has.
Nick Garner: I can’t really see what he’s added as a coach, nothing on the defensive side especially, and if he has made an improvement then our defence must be really bad, so thanks for your help but is let him move on, is also let Smith move on but that’s another story
Matt Button: He’s going to be a manager at some point. He’s not necessarily essential and although I want to see Dean stay on, it may be worth mixing up the coaching side of things with some fresh ideas.
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Mike Smith: He's been good for Villa since he's come to us. Two play-off finals, Premier League and a League cup final.
Paul Morrish: Let him go. Bring Petrov lest he has a passion for our club.
Kathryn Thompson: I’m afraid I’ve never liked him, he was a bad appointment and continues to be. Our defence is shocking and that’s down to him.
Fraser Thornburn: If we hadn't signed might not have got to the play-offs, let alone the final. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea but some of our fans are being a touch harsh.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--'They'll throw everything' - Arsenal fans predict Villa test

Aston Villa welcome Arsenal to Villa Park on Tuesday evening knowing that anything other than a victory simply won ’ t do in their battle to survive in the Premier League .
The Lions have picked up four points from the last six on offer , but results elsewhere mean that they ’ ll likely need to beat both the Gunners and then West Ham United when the top flight campaign climaxes next Sunday .
Arsenal , meanwhile , are on a hot streak ; they have beaten both Liverpool and Manchester City in league and cup recently and seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta .
They ’ ll need a win for their own interests - a place in Europe next term is still achievable for the Londoners .
This is what their fans are saying ahead of the trip to B6 and what they make of Villa .
Yousif : Aston Villa will put big fight because if they drop more points they are getting relegated .
We been Charity FC last few years but not anymore I hope get the wins against Villa and Watford .
Hunta : The lads should be buzzing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hammer them .
El Duderino : Villa are coming for this and it ’ s an away game after two amazing results in a week ’ s time .
I don ’ t think the footballing gods will let us have this one .
David Hillier : This one , weirdly , is a very tough one to call .
They ’ re due a win against us at Villa Park .
They need a win .
However , they don ’ t really have an abundance of talent .
Phoebica : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really , as I ’ d like Villa to stay up .
But they stand no chance against Arteta ’ s army .
Leper : This is going to be hard in a very different way to the City game .
Villa need to win to have any chance of staying up at all .
Ach : Play the kids .
Relegation rivals won ’ t like it but who cares .
Elkanofan : We will lose , Cup final or nothing and Villa will throw everything

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Aston Villa welcome Arsenal to Villa Park on Tuesday evening knowing that anything other than a victory simply won’t do in their battle to survive in the Premier League.
The Lions have picked up four points from the last six on offer, but results elsewhere mean that they’ll likely need to beat both the Gunners and then West Ham United when the top flight campaign climaxes next Sunday.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are on a hot streak; they have beaten both Liverpool and Manchester City in league and cup recently and seem to be finding their feet under Mikel Arteta.
They’ll need a win for their own interests - a place in Europe next term is still achievable for the Londoners.
This is what their fans are saying ahead of the trip to B6 and what they make of Villa.
Arsenal fans on Villa test
Yousif : Aston Villa will put big fight because if they drop more points they are getting relegated. We been Charity FC last few years but not anymore I hope get the wins against Villa and Watford.
Hunta : The lads should be buzzing, Villa will be nervous. Let’s hammer them.
El Duderino : Villa are coming for this and it’s an away game after two amazing results in a week’s time. I don’t think the footballing gods will let us have this one.
David Hillier: This one, weirdly, is a very tough one to call. They’re due a win against us at Villa Park. They need a win. However, they don’t really have an abundance of talent.
Phoebica : We’ll win easy. Shame really, as I’d like Villa to stay up. But they stand no chance against Arteta’s army.
Leper : This is going to be hard in a very different way to the City game. Villa need to win to have any chance of staying up at all.
Ach : Play the kids. Relegation rivals won’t like it but who cares.
Elkanofan : We will lose, Cup final or nothing and Villa will throw everything


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds share new photo of son Wilfred

He is n't yet three months old , but already Boris Johnson 's son looks like he has the same unruly mop of blond hair as his dad .
Little Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson 's abundant head of hair could be seen in a new photo of the Prime Minister 's youngest son .
Taken at No 10 Downing Street , the picture shows Carrie Symonds holding Wilfred in her arms as she and Mr Johnson take part in a video call .
The Mirror reports how the PM and his fiancee were on a virtual call to the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College London Hospital on April 29 .
It is only the second picture the couple have released of their son - Carrie 's first and the Prime Minister 's sixth child .
In an interview with LBC earlier this month , the Conservative leader declared himself `` a pretty hands-on '' dad .
Opening up about becoming a father again at the age of 56 , he said : “ He 's a wonderful kid , an absolutely wonderful kid.
” He said becoming a father was `` an absolutely wonderful time '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me at any rate it is very , very busy so the concept of paternity leave is not one that I 've really been able to deal with . ''
Asked by presenter Nick Ferrari : `` What 's the best part ... cuddling him , changing him , feeding him , reading to him ?
`` , Mr Johnson replied : `` All that ... it is a very detailed operation and there 's a lot of it , but I 'm pretty hands-on . ''
In her Instagram post announcing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named Wilfred after Boris 's grandfather , Lawrie after her grandfather and Nicholas after two of the doctors who saved the Prime Minister 's life when he fell gravely ill with Covid in March .
Mr Johnson is only the fourth Prime Minister in 170 years to become a father while in office .

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He isn't yet three months old, but already Boris Johnson's son looks like he has the same unruly mop of blond hair as his dad.
Little Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson's abundant head of hair could be seen in a new photo of the Prime Minister's youngest son.
Taken at No 10 Downing Street, the picture shows Carrie Symonds holding Wilfred in her arms as she and Mr Johnson take part in a video call.
The Mirror reports how the PM and his fiancee were on a virtual call to the NHS midwives who helped deliver Wilfred at University College London Hospital on April 29.
It is only the second picture the couple have released of their son - Carrie's first and the Prime Minister's sixth child.
In an interview with LBC earlier this month, the Conservative leader declared himself "a pretty hands-on" dad.
Opening up about becoming a father again at the age of 56, he said: “He's a wonderful kid, an absolutely wonderful kid.”
He said becoming a father was "an absolutely wonderful time", but added: "But for me at any rate it is very, very busy so the concept of paternity leave is not one that I've really been able to deal with."
Asked by presenter Nick Ferrari: "What's the best part... cuddling him, changing him, feeding him, reading to him?", Mr Johnson replied: "All that... it is a very detailed operation and there's a lot of it, but I'm pretty hands-on."
In her Instagram post announcing his birth, Carrie said their son was named Wilfred after Boris's grandfather, Lawrie after her grandfather and Nicholas after two of the doctors who saved the Prime Minister's life when he fell gravely ill with Covid in March.
Mr Johnson is only the fourth Prime Minister in 170 years to become a father while in office.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Schoolgirl's terror as stranger 'touches himself' behind her

Police are hunting a Sutton Park sex fiend who lay on a bench behind a schoolgirl and her friends before touching himself in broad daylight .
The 14-year-old girl was with a group of pals in Sutton Park on Friday afternoon , July 17 , when the concerning incident took place .
They were sitting on a bench near Longmoor Pool between 3.20 and 3.30pm when a stranger sat behind them and committed a 'sex act ' on himself .
He reportedly lay down on his back before exposing his genitals to the youngster and friends .
The girl rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult in the park , but the pervert fled the area on a pushbike .
Police officers are trying to trace the man and patrols will be stepped up in Sutton Park over the next few days .
It was believed to be an isolated incident , but anyone who sees suspicious activity is urged to report it to police .
A neighbourhood alert , shared on Sunday ( July 19 ) read : `` On Friday July 17 , 2020 between the hours of 15:20 and 15:30 a 14-year-old female was with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Longmoor Pool when an unknown male sat on a bench behind them and committed a sexual act on himself whilst laying on his back , exposing his genitalia to them .
`` Fortunately the female managed to raise the alarm by reporting it to a nearby adult and the offender has then made off on a pushbike .
`` We are working closely with the offender management team to try and identify this male , there will also be increased patrols in the Sutton Park area over the next few days for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe this to be an isolated incident however If you see or hear any unusual suspicious activity or have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us on 999 if it ’ s an emergency or 101 and live chat via online on the West Midlands Police website . ''

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Police are hunting a Sutton Park sex fiend who lay on a bench behind a schoolgirl and her friends before touching himself in broad daylight.
The 14-year-old girl was with a group of pals in Sutton Park on Friday afternoon, July 17, when the concerning incident took place.
They were sitting on a bench near Longmoor Pool between 3.20 and 3.30pm when a stranger sat behind them and committed a 'sex act' on himself.
He reportedly lay down on his back before exposing his genitals to the youngster and friends.
The girl rushed to raise the alarm with the nearest adult in the park, but the pervert fled the area on a pushbike.
Police officers are trying to trace the man and patrols will be stepped up in Sutton Park over the next few days.
It was believed to be an isolated incident, but anyone who sees suspicious activity is urged to report it to police.
A neighbourhood alert, shared on Sunday (July 19) read: "On Friday July 17, 2020 between the hours of 15:20 and 15:30 a 14-year-old female was with a group of friends in Sutton Park by Longmoor Pool when an unknown male sat on a bench behind them and committed a sexual act on himself whilst laying on his back, exposing his genitalia to them.
"Fortunately the female managed to raise the alarm by reporting it to a nearby adult and the offender has then made off on a pushbike.
"We are working closely with the offender management team to try and identify this male, there will also be increased patrols in the Sutton Park area over the next few days for reassurance.
"At this time we believe this to be an isolated incident however If you see or hear any unusual suspicious activity or have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us on 999 if it’s an emergency or 101 and live chat via online on the West Midlands Police website."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Watch as driver ploughs head-on into telegraph pole

This is the shocking moment a suspected drink driver sped around a street corner before ploughing head-on into a telegraph pole .
In CCTV from a nearby home , a motorist can be seen tearing round Kettlehouse Road , Kingstanding , ahead of the dramatic smash on Saturday afternoon , July 18 .
The footage shows the silver vehicle narrowly miss a pedestrian crossing the road by seconds before swerving onto the opposite side of the road .
It then veers onto the pavement and collides head-on with the pole - leaving it completely destroyed .
His car was left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of the road in the 12.30pm collision .
Firefighters sealed off the scene and buses had to be diverted .
A 32-year-old man , from Kingstanding , was later arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving , West Midlands Police confirmed .
He remained in custody for questioning on Sunday , July 19 .
It was not believed he suffered any serious injuries in the crash .
A spokeswoman for the force said : `` A 32-year-old man , from Kingstanding , has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving @ @ @

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This is the shocking moment a suspected drink driver sped around a street corner before ploughing head-on into a telegraph pole.
In CCTV from a nearby home, a motorist can be seen tearing round Kettlehouse Road, Kingstanding, ahead of the dramatic smash on Saturday afternoon, July 18.
The footage shows the silver vehicle narrowly miss a pedestrian crossing the road by seconds before swerving onto the opposite side of the road.
It then veers onto the pavement and collides head-on with the pole - leaving it completely destroyed.
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His car was left overturned and spinning on its side in the middle of the road in the 12.30pm collision.
Firefighters sealed off the scene and buses had to be diverted.
A 32-year-old man, from Kingstanding, was later arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving, West Midlands Police confirmed.
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He remained in custody for questioning on Sunday, July 19. It was not believed he suffered any serious injuries in the crash.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "A 32-year-old man, from Kingstanding, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink-driving.
"He remains in custody."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--It's a bleak outlook for Birmingham City - even if they stay up

Birmingham City continue to make life hard for themselves and even harder for their exiled supporters .
A sorry 2-0 defeat at Preston North End meant they missed the opportunity to take the EFL and Wigan ’ s appeal out of the safety equation .
This is what stood out at Deepdale .
It ’ s highly likely this was Jude Bellingham ’ s last away game for Birmingham City , the last time he ’ ll pull on the yellow and blue of his boyhood club .
His distress at the current plight is obvious , apparent after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hands and soon after on social media when he put his head above the parapet to Tweet : ‘ It hurts more than anything but we won ’ t give up !
’ You ’ d have to have a heart of stone not feel for the teenager who has just had one of the biggest weeks of his young life , travelling to Germany to line up his career-defining move , yet still had the energy and the desire to mount a one-man rearguard action .
As things came apart at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , carried and crossed as though his very life depended on it .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Blues need four things to go against them to be relegated - and the likelihood is they won ’ t all happen .
But where there 's doubt etc .
They need to lose to Derby on Wednesday - which in their current run is hardly pie in the sky .
Charlton need to win away at champions Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s men ’ s heads will be ?
And Luton need to beat Blackburn at home - which they are actually odds on to do .
In that situation all eyes turn to the EFL and Wigan ’ s appeal on their 12 point deduction for going into administration .
The irony of Blues relying on a disciplinary hearing is bitter and points at how poorly managed the club has been through this period .
Even if - when - Blues do stay up , the extent of the rebuild required for next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they don ’ t even have a manager and the transfer window opens in just over a week , on July 27 .
It seems obvious that they need to appoint a new man and give him some input into the recruitment .
And that recruitment will have to be far reaching because there are holes not only all through the squad - but through the team , down the spine , on the sides , on the bench .
It is a Herculean task that demands more expertise than has been manifested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was Garry Monk ’ s appointment .

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Birmingham City continue to make life hard for themselves and even harder for their exiled supporters.
A sorry 2-0 defeat at Preston North End meant they missed the opportunity to take the EFL and Wigan’s appeal out of the safety equation.
This is what stood out at Deepdale.
Feel for him
It’s highly likely this was Jude Bellingham’s last away game for Birmingham City, the last time he’ll pull on the yellow and blue of his boyhood club.
His distress at the current plight is obvious, apparent after the whistle when he held his head in his hands and soon after on social media when he put his head above the parapet to Tweet: ‘It hurts more than anything but we won’t give up!’
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You’d have to have a heart of stone not feel for the teenager who has just had one of the biggest weeks of his young life, travelling to Germany to line up his career-defining move, yet still had the energy and the desire to mount a one-man rearguard action.
As things came apart at the seams the 17-year-old closed, harried, carried and crossed as though his very life depended on it.
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Safety formula
Blues need four things to go against them to be relegated - and the likelihood is they won’t all happen. But where there's doubt etc.
They need to lose to Derby on Wednesday - which in their current run is hardly pie in the sky.
Charlton need to win away at champions Leeds - who knows where Marcelo Bielsa’s men’s heads will be?
And Luton need to beat Blackburn at home - which they are actually odds on to do.
In that situation all eyes turn to the EFL and Wigan’s appeal on their 12 point deduction for going into administration.
The irony of Blues relying on a disciplinary hearing is bitter and points at how poorly managed the club has been through this period.
Bleak outlook
Even if - when - Blues do stay up, the extent of the rebuild required for next season has been laid bare.
Heavens they don’t even have a manager and the transfer window opens in just over a week, on July 27.
It seems obvious that they need to appoint a new man and give him some input into the recruitment.
And that recruitment will have to be far reaching because there are holes not only all through the squad - but through the team, down the spine, on the sides, on the bench.
It is a Herculean task that demands more expertise than has been manifested since the last good, big decision, which was Garry Monk’s appointment.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Wolves will demand enormous transfer fee if Manchester City want Adama Traore - reports

Wolves want an enormous £135m from any potential suitors if they ’ re to be persuaded into selling Adama Traore this summer .
That ’ s according to the Sunday Times , who claim that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is weighing up a move for the powerful winger in the coming transfer window as he hunts reinforcements to challenge champions Liverpool next season .
Traore , who was at Barcelona while Guardiola was manager , has excelled in old gold this season and is part of a flourishing partnership with Raul Jimenez that has bore fruit aplenty for Nuno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked with a move for Adama , who has three years left on his current deal and has indicated that he is enjoying himself at the club , and now City appear to be the latest club to signal their interest .
Wolves , though , won ’ t budge on their valuation of the player that reflects both his talents and the current market , and because he still has plenty of time left on his deal they won ’ t be in a rush to part with one of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juventus and Adama ’ s former club Barca in having a longstanding interest in the 24-year-old , but Guardiola might be forced into looking at alternative targets - including Burnley winger Dwight McNeil - if Adama ’ s price-tag is deemed too steep .
Adama has scored six goals and laid on 12 assists in 50 appearances for Wolves in all competitions this season .

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Wolves want an enormous £135m from any potential suitors if they’re to be persuaded into selling Adama Traore this summer.
That’s according to the Sunday Times, who claim that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is weighing up a move for the powerful winger in the coming transfer window as he hunts reinforcements to challenge champions Liverpool next season.
Traore, who was at Barcelona while Guardiola was manager, has excelled in old gold this season and is part of a flourishing partnership with Raul Jimenez that has bore fruit aplenty for Nuno Espirito Santo this term.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Adama, who has three years left on his current deal and has indicated that he is enjoying himself at the club, and now City appear to be the latest club to signal their interest.
Wolves, though, won’t budge on their valuation of the player that reflects both his talents and the current market, and because he still has plenty of time left on his deal they won’t be in a rush to part with one of their prized assets.
City are joined by Juventus and Adama’s former club Barca in having a longstanding interest in the 24-year-old, but Guardiola might be forced into looking at alternative targets - including Burnley winger Dwight McNeil - if Adama’s price-tag is deemed too steep.
Adama has scored six goals and laid on 12 assists in 50 appearances for Wolves in all competitions this season.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Grealish transfer depends on big Man Utd decision says ex-Red

Manchester United will only make a move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish this summer if Paul Pogba departs Old Trafford .
That 's according to former Manchester United midfielder Danny Higginbotham who has tipped Villa 's `` magnificent '' talisman to make a big transfer move this summer .
But not to Old Trafford , he thinks , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likely to keep hold of Pogba .
Grealish would set United back upwards of £60m , it has been reported , too much for a back-up midfielder , Higginbotham says .
Chelsea and Manchester City have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a host of other potential suitors with Villa fans starting to accept that should the fall to relegation from the Championship their main man will have to go .
`` It 's a difficult one because I think it 's a specialised position , '' he told Stadium Astro .
`` I know this really could come back and haunt me but I just do n't think they 're going to need a second choice .
`` I really do believe that they are going to get Sancho .
People talk about Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Sancho .
`` I think the only way that Grealish comes to the club , magnificent player that he is , but I think the only way that Grealish comes to the club is if Paul Pogba leaves , '' he said .

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Manchester United will only make a move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish this summer if Paul Pogba departs Old Trafford.
That's according to former Manchester United midfielder Danny Higginbotham who has tipped Villa's "magnificent" talisman to make a big transfer move this summer.
But not to Old Trafford, he thinks, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likely to keep hold of Pogba.
Grealish would set United back upwards of £60m, it has been reported, too much for a back-up midfielder, Higginbotham says.
Chelsea and Manchester City have also been linked with the 24-year-old along with a host of other potential suitors with Villa fans starting to accept that should the fall to relegation from the Championship their main man will have to go.
"It's a difficult one because I think it's a specialised position," he told Stadium Astro.
"I know this really could come back and haunt me but I just don't think they're going to need a second choice.
"I really do believe that they are going to get Sancho. People talk about Grealish, Grealish is a completely different player to Sancho.
"I think the only way that Grealish comes to the club, magnificent player that he is, but I think the only way that Grealish comes to the club is if Paul Pogba leaves," he said.