birminghammail--2020-05-02--Rangers send Aston Villa blunt Alfredo Morelos transfer warning

Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson has warned Alfredo Morelos will not be sold 'on the cheap ' , despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Aston Villa have been heavily linked with a move for the Colombian , who had netted 29 goals in just 46 games before football was suspended in mid-March .
It has been suggested that teams will be forced to accept lower bids for their most prized assets , with the COVID-19 outbreak affecting both the upcoming transfer window and football finances in general .
That had led to reports that Villa could snag Morelos for as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slammed those suggestions , claiming they wo n't accept a cut-price deal .
Speaking to the Record , he said : “ Does the uncertainty surrounding the transfer market increase the likelihood of Alfredo staying ?
Yeah , possible .
When you don ’ t know what anything ’ s going to look like , everything is on the table .
“ It could well be the case that is the situation with Alfredo .
Until this market opens and starts to move , whether you are Rangers or Borussia Moenchengladbach or Crystal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the landscape is .
`` We definitely do n't want to be selling anybody on the cheap to use that phrase , '' he said .
`` That 's for sure.
” Along with Villa , Leicester City , West Ham and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Morelos - with the Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers hoping to use his connections north of the border to sort a deal .

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Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson has warned Alfredo Morelos will not be sold 'on the cheap', despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Aston Villa have been heavily linked with a move for the Colombian, who had netted 29 goals in just 46 games before football was suspended in mid-March.
It has been suggested that teams will be forced to accept lower bids for their most prized assets, with the COVID-19 outbreak affecting both the upcoming transfer window and football finances in general.
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That had led to reports that Villa could snag Morelos for as little as £15m, but Wilson has slammed those suggestions, claiming they won't accept a cut-price deal.
Speaking to the Record, he said: “Does the uncertainty surrounding the transfer market increase the likelihood of Alfredo staying? Yeah, possible. When you don’t know what anything’s going to look like, everything is on the table.
“It could well be the case that is the situation with Alfredo. Until this market opens and starts to move, whether you are Rangers or Borussia Moenchengladbach or Crystal Palace, nobody is going to know what the landscape is.
"We definitely don't want to be selling anybody on the cheap to use that phrase," he said. "That's for sure.”
Along with Villa, Leicester City, West Ham and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Morelos - with the Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers hoping to use his connections north of the border to sort a deal.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Aston Villa fans praise 'Agent Grealish' after Ben Yedder update

Jack Grealish has got Aston Villa fans talking – and not for the first time during the Premier League suspension .
The Villa skipper has been the shining light for Dean Smith ’ s side this season , emerging as one of the best midfielders in the top-flight this season .
His performances have attracted the likes of Man City , Spurs , Everton and Manchester United , the latter placing him at the top of their transfer wishlist .
But that hasn ’ t stopped him trying to improve his boyhood team , according to fans on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker Wissam Ben Yedder during an Instagram Q & A , replying : “ Can ’ t believe how much he scores past me on Ultimate Team [ Fifa ] .
” Ben Yedder , who was linked with Villa in the summer then shot back at Grealish , saying : “ Still lucky it ’ s not IRL tho @ JackGrealish.
” And with the two linking up on social media , it has led to Villa fans dreaming of them doing it in the claret and blue next season : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , King .
@ DomPhillipsCSGO : Go on Agent Jack secure the bag @ LongClaw9 : Ben Yedder and Grealish , dream team up top , for next seasons push for Champions League

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Jack Grealish has got Aston Villa fans talking – and not for the first time during the Premier League suspension.
The Villa skipper has been the shining light for Dean Smith’s side this season, emerging as one of the best midfielders in the top-flight this season.
His performances have attracted the likes of Man City, Spurs, Everton and Manchester United, the latter placing him at the top of their transfer wishlist.
But that hasn’t stopped him trying to improve his boyhood team, according to fans on social media anyway.
Grealish was asked about Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder during an Instagram Q & A, replying: “Can’t believe how much he scores past me on Ultimate Team [Fifa].”
Ben Yedder, who was linked with Villa in the summer then shot back at Grealish, saying: “Still lucky it’s not IRL tho @JackGrealish.”
And with the two linking up on social media, it has led to Villa fans dreaming of them doing it in the claret and blue next season:
@GymIad: Ben yedder to villa confirmed
@lukewoodyy: agent jack
@DougIasLuiz: It’s happening. Ben Yedder to Villa
@The Asgardian: Bring him to B6, King.
@Joe_1874: Agent grealish
@DomPhillipsCSGO: Go on Agent Jack secure the bag
@DanRenshawAVFC: Yedder to the Villa
@NealCaffreyCI: Bring him to Villa
@LongClaw9: Ben Yedder and Grealish, dream team up top, for next seasons push for Champions League
@SimonStewart: I bet he's already at Bodymoor!


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Chelslea set to cash in on £35m Villa-linked Batshuayi - report

Chelsea are ready to sell Michy Batshuayi this summer with West Ham keen on his signature , according to reports .
Both the Daily Mail and Sun claim the Stamford Bridge outfit are ready to call time on the striker ’ s time at the club .
The 25-year-old , who was linked with a move to Aston Villa in the last transfer window , struggled to hold down a regular place in the Blues squad , Since joining in 2016 he has managed only eight Premier League goals for the club in 48 games - a staggering 43 off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the last few seasons away from Chelsea , going out on loan to Borussia Dortmund , Valencia and last season Crystal Palace .
Once again this season he has been a bit-part player , with Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud having more success under Frank Lampard .
The former Standard Liege man signed for Chelsea in a £35 million deal in 2016 .
He has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot under three separate managers in Antonio Conte , Maurizio Sarri and now Lampard .
The stories claim West Ham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker with Sebastian Haller failing to live up to his club record fee .
In January it was claimed Villa could agree a loan-to-buy deal for the Belgian international , especially after Wesley was struck down by injury .
Borja Baston came in but is set to leave at the end of his short term deal , although Mbwana Samatta has done reasonably well since coming to the club .
Bordeaux striker Josh Maja was also linked with Villa in the winter window .

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Chelsea are ready to sell Michy Batshuayi this summer with West Ham keen on his signature, according to reports.
Both the Daily Mail and Sun claim the Stamford Bridge outfit are ready to call time on the striker’s time at the club.
The 25-year-old, who was linked with a move to Aston Villa in the last transfer window, struggled to hold down a regular place in the Blues squad,
Since joining in 2016 he has managed only eight Premier League goals for the club in 48 games - a staggering 43 off the bench.
He has spent parts of the last few seasons away from Chelsea, going out on loan to Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and last season Crystal Palace.
Once again this season he has been a bit-part player, with Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud having more success under Frank Lampard.
The former Standard Liege man signed for Chelsea in a £35 million deal in 2016. He has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot under three separate managers in Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri and now Lampard.
The stories claim West Ham are in the market for a new striker with Sebastian Haller failing to live up to his club record fee.
In January it was claimed Villa could agree a loan-to-buy deal for the Belgian international, especially after Wesley was struck down by injury.
Borja Baston came in but is set to leave at the end of his short term deal, although Mbwana Samatta has done reasonably well since coming to the club.
Bordeaux striker Josh Maja was also linked with Villa in the winter window.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Aston Villa tipped to move for Wolves 'keeper John Ruddy

Former Claret and Blue striker Kevin Phillips believes Aston Villa need not look too far to address their goalkeeping issue .
It is not yet clear when Villa ’ s campaign will resume , if indeed it returns at all with so much up in the air at present .
However , what is pretty clear is that first choice Tom Heaton isn ’ t likely to be ready in time for any resumption after damaging knee ligaments in January .
That left Dean Smith to choose between the veteran Pepe Reina and back-up Orjan Nyland before competition was suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fom Milan until June 30 , has said he expects to return to Italy when his work with Villa is complete – and might even retire .
That leaves Smith needing cover in between the sticks and speaking to Football Insider the ex-Villa , Baggies and Blues hit-man reckons Villa could do worse than look across the West Midlands .
“ Pepe is a wonderful keeper and has been throughout his career ” Phillips said .
“ I think at this stage of his career did he really want to come in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can go and enjoy life in Milan ?
But when we do start again he will give it his all .
“ It will definitely be an area of concern for Dean whatever league they are in next year .
John Ruddy could be an option for them at the end of the season.
” Ruddy , who has been at Wolves for the last three years , is back-up to Rui Patricio but is out of contract at the end of next month At 33-years-old he could have several seasons left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been offered to Leeds who are hopeful of returning to the top flight .

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Former Claret and Blue striker Kevin Phillips believes Aston Villa need not look too far to address their goalkeeping issue.
It is not yet clear when Villa ’s campaign will resume, if indeed it returns at all with so much up in the air at present.
However, what is pretty clear is that first choice Tom Heaton isn’t likely to be ready in time for any resumption after damaging knee ligaments in January.
That left Dean Smith to choose between the veteran Pepe Reina and back-up Orjan Nyland before competition was suspended.
Reina, who is on loan fom Milan until June 30, has said he expects to return to Italy when his work with Villa is complete – and might even retire.
That leaves Smith needing cover in between the sticks and speaking to Football Insider the ex-Villa, Baggies and Blues hit-man reckons Villa could do worse than look across the West Midlands.
“Pepe is a wonderful keeper and has been throughout his career” Phillips said.
“I think at this stage of his career did he really want to come in and scrap in a relegation battle when perhaps he can go and enjoy life in Milan? But when we do start again he will give it his all.
“It will definitely be an area of concern for Dean whatever league they are in next year. John Ruddy could be an option for them at the end of the season.”
Ruddy, who has been at Wolves for the last three years, is back-up to Rui Patricio but is out of contract at the end of next month
At 33-years-old he could have several seasons left in him with FI even suggesting he has been offered to Leeds who are hopeful of returning to the top flight.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--How to make your own Black Country orange chips from home

Missing some of your Black Country favourites during the lockdown ?
With many of us confined to homes in self-isolation , we ’ re having to get a bit creative with our recipes .
If you ’ re a big fan of orange chips , a Black Country delicacy , there ’ s no need for you and your family to miss out .
We ’ ve scoured the internet and spoken to top local chefs to find out the best recipe for home-made orange chips .
If you ’ ve got any ideas , get in touch via our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those that aren ’ t familiar with the Black Country delicacy , you ’ re sorely missing out .
They can be found in many fish and chip shops around the region .
What sets them apart from other chip dishes is the fact that they are dipped in an orange coloured batter before being dunked in the deep-fat fryer .
The luminous meal is considered to be the best in the country and mystery surrounds the secret of what gives them their famous colour and taste .
Birmingham Live ’ s chip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as , “ hot and fluffy inside their beautifully crunchy jackets ” .
Where did they come from ?
It is believed the meal first gained popularity during the war years in Britain as chefs and families were looking for a way to break up the monotony of wartime fare .
The humble potato was sliced , floured and dipped in a batter to turn a boring meal staple into something special .
While many claim to be the inventor of the illustrious Black Country orange chip , the origin remains unknown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The key to orange chips is all in the batter .
The recipe remains top secret but many attribute the distinct orange-colouring to a sprinkling of paprika , while others claim to use turmeric or orange food colouring .
Beef dripping has also been argued as being responsible for the incredible taste .
What will you need ?
While we ’ re all currently adhering to the government guidelines to stay at home , that doesn ’ t mean we have to miss out .
To make it orange chips from home you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Firstly chop peel and wash your potatoes then chop them up to form the chips .
Next , make your batter .
Combine the dry ingredients above in a mixing bowl .
Slowly add the wet ingredients making sure you whisk as you pour to form a smooth mixture .
Add a few drops of the orange food colouring .
Then coat your chopped potatoes in flour then dip them in the batter mixture .
Slowly add your coated chips into your preheated deep fat fryer or pan .
As they begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can cook on all side .
Once they are ready , carefully remove from the fryer and allow to cool .

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Missing some of your Black Country favourites during the lockdown?
With many of us confined to homes in self-isolation, we’re having to get a bit creative with our recipes.
If you’re a big fan of orange chips, a Black Country delicacy, there’s no need for you and your family to miss out.
We’ve scoured the internet and spoken to top local chefs to find out the best recipe for home-made orange chips.
If you’ve got any ideas, get in touch via our Black Country Live Facebook page.
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What are orange chips?
For those that aren’t familiar with the Black Country delicacy, you’re sorely missing out.
They can be found in many fish and chip shops around the region. What sets them apart from other chip dishes is the fact that they are dipped in an orange coloured batter before being dunked in the deep-fat fryer.
The luminous meal is considered to be the best in the country and mystery surrounds the secret of what gives them their famous colour and taste.
Birmingham Live’s chip connoisseur, Graham Young, described them as, “hot and fluffy inside their beautifully crunchy jackets”.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Where did they come from?
It is believed the meal first gained popularity during the war years in Britain as chefs and families were looking for a way to break up the monotony of wartime fare.
The humble potato was sliced, floured and dipped in a batter to turn a boring meal staple into something special.
While many claim to be the inventor of the illustrious Black Country orange chip, the origin remains unknown.
How do you make them orange?
The key to orange chips is all in the batter. The recipe remains top secret but many attribute the distinct orange-colouring to a sprinkling of paprika, while others claim to use turmeric or orange food colouring.
Beef dripping has also been argued as being responsible for the incredible taste.
What will you need?
While we’re all currently adhering to the government guidelines to stay at home, that doesn’t mean we have to miss out.
To make it orange chips from home you will need:
A deep fat fryer
Your cooking oil of choice
Four large potatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
Orange food colouring
What do you do?
Firstly chop peel and wash your potatoes then chop them up to form the chips.
Next, make your batter. Combine the dry ingredients above in a mixing bowl. Slowly add the wet ingredients making sure you whisk as you pour to form a smooth mixture. Add a few drops of the orange food colouring.
Then coat your chopped potatoes in flour then dip them in the batter mixture.
Slowly add your coated chips into your preheated deep fat fryer or pan. As they begin to become golden, slowly toss so they can cook on all side.
Once they are ready, carefully remove from the fryer and allow to cool.
Then, simply enjoy.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Mum makes amazing face masks for hospital where PPE scaring kids

A mum is making colourful face masks for Birmingham Children 's Hospital staff after learning kids are becoming scared of the regular personal protective equipment .
Jo Higgins , from Bournville , was more than happy to do something for the hospital at Steelhouse Lane where she is a regular visitor due to the complex needs of her three boys , Kye , seven , Kori , 14 and Ethan , 17 .
She took on the project after taking Kori last Thursday , this time with a broken wrist after he had been playing football in the garden .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment and my son was anxious about going and did n't want to go .
`` But I said we 'll put our masks on that I 'd made at home and it 'll be fine .
When we arrived the staff were fantastic .
They treated us like royalty .
`` A couple of the nurses commented how colourful and fantastic the masks were .
I had a snail on the front of mine .
They said they were really child-friendly and asked if I had any more because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
`` These can go over the top of the normal PPE and they just bring a bit more joy to them . ''
She added : `` I just wanted to give something back in return for all their life-saving help and care over years with all my three boys . ''
Jo , who is also making NHS wash bags for a Bournville Covid-19 support group , has already put together more than a dozen items for the hospital .
But she is running low on material and appealed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things like elastic , ribbons and buttons .
Jo said she would be willing to pay for postage or arrange a local collection .
If anyone wants to help they can email her at jojobournville @ gmail.com

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A mum is making colourful face masks for Birmingham Children's Hospital staff after learning kids are becoming scared of the regular personal protective equipment.
Jo Higgins, from Bournville, was more than happy to do something for the hospital at Steelhouse Lane where she is a regular visitor due to the complex needs of her three boys, Kye, seven, Kori, 14 and Ethan, 17.
She took on the project after taking Kori last Thursday, this time with a broken wrist after he had been playing football in the garden.
Jo said: "We are shielding at the moment and my son was anxious about going and didn't want to go.
"But I said we'll put our masks on that I'd made at home and it'll be fine. When we arrived the staff were fantastic. They treated us like royalty.
"A couple of the nurses commented how colourful and fantastic the masks were. I had a snail on the front of mine. They said they were really child-friendly and asked if I had any more because the normal PPE is a bit scary for children.
"These can go over the top of the normal PPE and they just bring a bit more joy to them."
She added: "I just wanted to give something back in return for all their life-saving help and care over years with all my three boys."
Jo, who is also making NHS wash bags for a Bournville Covid-19 support group, has already put together more than a dozen items for the hospital.
But she is running low on material and appealed for anyone who wanted to help to donate things like elastic, ribbons and buttons.
Jo said she would be willing to pay for postage or arrange a local collection. If anyone wants to help they can email her at jojobournville@gmail.com


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Luxury apartments for sale in grounds of former Victorian asylum

Fancy living in a home on the site of a former Victorian asylum ?
Five such unusual properties have now come on the market in Birmingham and you could buy one .
The apartments are in the grounds of the former Rubery Hill Hospital in Rednal .
Dating back to 1882 , most of the asylum buildings have been demolished , but the Grade 2 listed chapel survives and has been converted into five duplex apartments .
It stands in the tree-lined parkland of the former hospital .
It 's close to train stations , a supermarket , leisure facilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been renamed Nightingale Grove , Great Park , Rubery .
There are three three-bedroom flats and two with two bedrooms .
No prices have been released yet .
There is private parking , communal gardens and fully-fitted kitchens with appliances .
During the conversion , developers have retained many of the original historic features .
How much are the apartments ?
Estate agents Centrick New Homes , which is marketing the apartments , has n't yet released prices .
At the moment they are just taking the details of anyone interested and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks .
A spokeswoman for Centrick said : `` We 've had lots of calls and they 're proving very popular .
`` But because of lockdown , we can not hold any viewings until restrictions are lifted .
It also meant we could n't carry out the last bit of work on the property .
`` We are hoping the apartments will be completely finished and available by July . ''
What is the history of the site ?
It was opened in 1882 as Birmingham County Asylum ( Rubery Hill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had serious psychiatric conditions .
Records show that in 1914 there were over 100,000 patients living in over 100 asylums around the UK .
During World War One Rubery Hill became the 1st Birmingham War Hospital .
After the war it returned to being an asylum .
When World War Two broke out in 1939 once again it was used to help the war efforts .
In 1948 it became part of the NHS as Rubery Hill Hospital .
When the Care in the Community policy was introduced in the early 1980s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community facilities .
It went into decline and closed in 1993 .
Most of the buildings were subsequently demolished .
What remains there now ?
Since closure in 1993 , the majority of buildings at Rubery Hill were demolished .
Only the lodge and approach drives remain , along with the superintendent 's residence and the chapel .
The remainder of the site is now new housing .
There is also the Rubery Great Park leisure development , with a cinema , health club , a nursery , bowling alley and restaurants .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Either phone Centrick New Homes on 0121 347 6116 or look at the property on RightMove here .

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Fancy living in a home on the site of a former Victorian asylum?
Five such unusual properties have now come on the market in Birmingham and you could buy one.
The apartments are in the grounds of the former Rubery Hill Hospital in Rednal.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Dating back to 1882, most of the asylum buildings have been demolished, but the Grade 2 listed chapel survives and has been converted into five duplex apartments.
It stands in the tree-lined parkland of the former hospital. It's close to train stations, a supermarket, leisure facilities and major roads.
The chapel has been renamed Nightingale Grove, Great Park, Rubery. There are three three-bedroom flats and two with two bedrooms. No prices have been released yet.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
There is private parking, communal gardens and fully-fitted kitchens with appliances. During the conversion, developers have retained many of the original historic features.
How much are the apartments?
Estate agents Centrick New Homes, which is marketing the apartments, hasn't yet released prices. At the moment they are just taking the details of anyone interested and will contact them with prices in the next few weeks.
A spokeswoman for Centrick said: "We've had lots of calls and they're proving very popular.
"But because of lockdown, we cannot hold any viewings until restrictions are lifted. It also meant we couldn't carry out the last bit of work on the property.
"We are hoping the apartments will be completely finished and available by July."
What is the history of the site?
It was opened in 1882 as Birmingham County Asylum (Rubery Hill) . It was for local people who had serious psychiatric conditions.
Records show that in 1914 there were over 100,000 patients living in over 100 asylums around the UK.
During World War One Rubery Hill became the 1st Birmingham War Hospital. After the war it returned to being an asylum.
When World War Two broke out in 1939 once again it was used to help the war efforts.
In 1948 it became part of the NHS as Rubery Hill Hospital. When the Care in the Community policy was introduced in the early 1980s most of its patients were transferred to community facilities.
It went into decline and closed in 1993. Most of the buildings were subsequently demolished.
What remains there now?
Since closure in 1993, the majority of buildings at Rubery Hill were demolished. Only the lodge and approach drives remain, along with the superintendent's residence and the chapel.
The remainder of the site is now new housing.
There is also the Rubery Great Park leisure development, with a cinema, health club, a nursery, bowling alley and restaurants.
How can I find out more?
Either phone Centrick New Homes on 0121 347 6116 or look at the property on RightMove here.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Birmingham woman banned from every Sainsbury's store in UK until 2022

A Birmingham woman has been banned from every Sainsbury 's supermarket in the country .
Kelly Toolan , from Birmingham , stole alcohol on three trips to the supermarket giant .
She has now been banned from every store in the UK .
Her brazen shoplifting took place at the same Sainsbury 's store , situated in Warwick .
Now , Toolan is not allowed to enter any Sainsbury 's store across the nation until April 2022 after her shoplifting offences this year .
She struck at a Sainsbury 's store in Warwick twice on April 19 and also on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of £350 .
The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to the thefts at Coventry Magistrates ' Court and also admitted further charges of assault , also in Warwick on April 19 , and committing an offence while subject to a community order , also for theft .
Her numerous punishments included a restraining order banning her entering any Sainsbury 's in the UK for the next two years and also being ordered not to go beyond one mile of her house for a period of 16 weeks .
She will he tracked by GPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kimpton Close , Birmingham , was also handed a 36-week prison sentence which was suspended for two years , and made subject to a 16-week curfew with an electronic tag from 7pm-7am .
She was also told to pay a total of £340 compensation and a £128 victim surcharge .

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A Birmingham woman has been banned from every Sainsbury's supermarket in the country.
Kelly Toolan, from Birmingham, stole alcohol on three trips to the supermarket giant.
She has now been banned from every store in the UK.
Her brazen shoplifting took place at the same Sainsbury's store, situated in Warwick.
Now, Toolan is not allowed to enter any Sainsbury's store across the nation until April 2022 after her shoplifting offences this year.
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She struck at a Sainsbury's store in Warwick twice on April 19 and also on February 22, stealing alcohol worth a total of £350.
The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to the thefts at Coventry Magistrates' Court and also admitted further charges of assault, also in Warwick on April 19, and committing an offence while subject to a community order, also for theft.
Her numerous punishments included a restraining order banning her entering any Sainsbury's in the UK for the next two years and also being ordered not to go beyond one mile of her house for a period of 16 weeks. She will he tracked by GPS during that time.
Toolan, of Kimpton Close, Birmingham, was also handed a 36-week prison sentence which was suspended for two years, and made subject to a 16-week curfew with an electronic tag from 7pm-7am.
She was also told to pay a total of £340 compensation and a £128 victim surcharge.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Jack Grealish transfer: Latest on Villa captain and what's been said

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move away from Villa Park .
Grealish has been in stunning form this season with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions .
The 24-year-old , who is under contract until 2023 , has most heavily been linked with Manchester United while the likes of Everton and Chelsea are also said to be interested .
Here 's the latest and what 's been said : Man Utd 's final decision is to 'prioritise Grealish over Maddison' Grealish is now reportedly Manchester United 's top midfield transfer target heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being heavily linked with a £70m switch to Old Trafford having excelled on the Premier League stage .
And , according to the MEN , United 's preference is to sign Grealish over Leicester City star James Maddison .
Greal has revealed he used to wear the number seven shirt growing up after being inspired by United hero Cristiano Ronaldo .
During a Q & A session on Instagram , Grealish was asked which shirt number he 'd wear if he was n't number 10 .
He said : `` I used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cristiano . ''
No one has been able to adequately fill United 's most iconic shirt number since the Portuguese superstar left for Real Madrid in 2009 .
United could be forced to put their pursuit of Grealish on hold , Ed Woodward has warned .
The executive vice-chairman admits any lavish spending plans might need to be shelved as clubs count the cost of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Speaking at a fan forum event on Friday , Woodward said : “ Nobody should be under any illusions about the scale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be ‘ business as usual ’ for any clubs , including ourselves , in the transfer market this summer .
“ As ever our priority is the success of the team , but we need visibility of the impact across the whole industry , including timings of the transfer window , and the wider financial picture , before we can talk about a return to normality . ''
The transfer speculation surrounding Grealish continues to grow , despite the suspension of English football .
Fellow Premier League outfit Everton have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s services , and now a fresh report has emerged .
According to a report by Football Insider , quoted by the Daily Star , the Toffees are “ secretly confident ” of signing Grealish this summer .
Chelsea have also been linked with Grealish .
Frank Lampard 's side are on course to finish in the top four of the Premier League , when it does eventually restart and would be in a position to offer Grealish Champions League football next season .
Italian website Calciomercato say Chelsea are ready to rival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not pursue a move for Grealish this summer , according to reports .
Pep Guardiola has heaped public praise on the Villa skipper throughout the season , singling him out in pre-match press conferences .
However , the Manchester Evening News ’ City correspondent Simon Bajikowski has explained why he is n't on the club 's wishlist .
Tottenham are also being linked .
Conor Hourihane says Grealish is 'too good ' for Villa 's current team and backed the England hopeful to earn a move away from Villa Park .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In terms of pure ability and sheer skill and technique level he 's easily the best player I 've played with to date , '' Hourihane told the Southern Star 's podcast .
`` He 's developed over the three years I 've been here - he 's taken his game to a new level - especially this year in the Premier League .
`` He 's taken it by storm really .
You know , England team and getting that big move is only a matter of time because , if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too good for our team at Aston Villa . ''
Grealish has made such an impression on Jamie Carragher that the Liverpool legend has picked the Villa captain in his Premier League team of the season .
Carragher also said he has no doubt the 24-year-old would take a move to Old Trafford - or to any top club - in his stride .
The former defender said : `` Who knows how the season is going to end up and whether Villa go down or not , but there 's no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for one of the top clubs in the Premier League or Europe . ''
How Purslow has responded to claims about selling players Villa chief executive Christian Purslow , back in November , is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : `` We can say no .
We do have a number of wonderful players .
It 's a big compliment that we have brilliant players that attract the attention of lots of clubs around Europe .
`` I 'm absolutely proud to say these boys love playing for Aston Villa and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't have to worry about selling our assets to survive .
We are in a different situation now .
`` We have a team of very young players with great international futures ahead of them and that is the most important thing for the financial and footballing health of a club - that you have players that are assets , who are improving all the time and whose values are improving .
`` That gives you the flexibility summer to summer to look at those players and sometimes sell players and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every club in the Premier League , may have to do that in future but the important thing is to have a collection of really valuable assets and we do . ''
Man United hero Rio Ferdinand blasted a fan of his old side who rang into radio station talkSPORT and claimed Grealish would n't move to the club in the summer .
One United fan rang talkSPORT to claim Grealish and fellow playmaker James Maddison , at Leicester City , are too good for United .
Ferdinand took to social media to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He tweeted : `` What am I hearing from the caller on @ talkSPORT ... he doesn ’ t think @ JackGrealish would leave Villa for United !
# loon . ''
Villa legend Paul McGrath says there is 'no chance ' of Grealish moving to United when the window opens .
McGrath revealed he does n't think the playmaker will make the move as he conducted a Q & A on Instagram .
The former Villa hero , who joined from the club from United , addressed the speculation by saying : @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa and Manchester City have begun negotiations over a move to the Etihad Stadium for Jack Grealish.
Villa have already offered Grealish a new contract and want to keep hold of their player.
Grealish has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa over the past 18 months with Manchester United credited with an interest last summer.
Now City want to make Grealish one of their major arrivals this summer with Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane also a target.
Here's the latest on Grealish and City's interest...
Man City submit £100m bid
Manchester City have made a £100million offer for Villa captain Grealish in a bid to make the England international the most expensive player in Premier League history.
Grealish is a priority target for the Premier League champions this summer and talks between the two clubs began earlier this week.
Villa want to keep hold of Grealish and have offered the skipper a new long-term contract to remain at the club less than a year after he signed his current deal.
But the Telegraph are reporting that City are now hopeful of signing the 25-year-old after making a formal approach to Villa.
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Villa's contract hope
Villa have remained insistent that Grealish is not for sale and are eager to tie him down to a new contract.
Villa had previously been confident he would agree to remain at Villa Park by signing a new deal under a year on from when his last extension.
BirminghamLive's Ashley Preece reports: "The Grealish camp is split over his next move, with the player himself unsure on what to do; stay and lead Villa's 'ambitious project' he believed in just 10 months ago or, on the contrary, join Pep Guardiola, hero Kevin De Bruyne and some of his Three Lions pals to realise his dream of winning titles and Champions Leagues.
"A contact close to Grealish did inform BirminghamLive earlier this summer that the owners, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, had a plan to move Villa forward once again, either with their Solihull star or without."
According to the Daily Star, Villa are poised to offer the playmaker a £200,000-a-week deal to lead Smith’s side into the new season.
Owners Sawiris and Edens have reportedly personally sanctioned the £10m-a-year terms as they look to continue to build the team around Grealish and push into European contention.
Who else has been linked?
Arsenal are among the clubs to be linked with a move for Grealish.
Manchester United and Tottenham, as well as City, have been credited with an interest in the attacking midfielder in the past.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal 'are among those who admire (Grealish)'.
However, the report adds that City is the "only realistic destination" for the playmaker this summer if he was to leave Villa.
What has Smith said?
Speaking to broadcaster Stadium Astro back in December, Villa head coach Dean Smith admitted that the club needed to continue on an upward trajectory in order for Grealish to stay put.
“If we don’t keep progressing and become a club that’s challenging in Europe then we probably won’t meet Jack’s ambitions and there will be a time where Jack looks elsewhere then," Smith said.
“At the moment, he can see the progression at the football club and he wants to be a part of that."
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Agent speaks out
"The truth is we don't know (what will happen)," Jonathan Barnett said in May. "There are many clubs (interested) and I wouldn't put United at the top of that (list).
"He could stay as well so it's a conversation the club will have with Jack and ourselves, then we'll see where we go.
"He loves Villa but I think we just have to wait and see how things pan out.
"At the moment he is a Villa player and he has no thoughts about anything else."
Smith responded to those comments at a press conference a few days later.
“I got told that someone from his agency had spoken about Jack," said Smith.
“I’ve not risen to any speculation regarding Jack at all this season, he signed a brand new contract having seen the vision for the club from the owners at the start of the season.”
Villa's stance explained
Villa remain hopeful of tying their star player down to a lucrative new contract - considerably more than his current £125,000-a-week deal - with Grealish expected back in at Bodymoor Heath for talks from Monday.
Smith's side will be looking to kick on next season and have already made a statement of intent in the transfer window by landing Emiliano Buendia.
Key to their success next season will be keeping hold of Grealish.
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birminghammail--2020-05-02--Brighton CEO breaks ranks to slam plan affecting Aston Villa

Brighton and Hove Albion have become the first club to publicly criticise a Premier League proposal to play the remaining matches at neutral venues .
Top-flight football has been suspended for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic , with Aston Villa 's battle against relegation on hold .
Clubs met on Friday to discuss plans for completing the season and staging the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral grounds is under consideration .
Between eight and 10 stadiums would host the matches , with no side playing at their home ground .
Reports claim Villa Park is likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches , while Brighton 's Amex Stadium has also been touted as a potential venue .
Seagulls CEO Paul Barber has now broke ranks to admit he is not in favour of the proposal which he says would create 'very obvious disadvantages ' .
In a statement posted to Brighton 's website on Saturday , Barber said : “ We haven ’ t been asked if we would consider our stadium being used as a neutral venue for any remaining Premier League matches - by our colleagues at the league , the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this point we haven ’ t been approached to have such a discussion either so I am unable to say why our stadium has been included in the reports .
`` We do of course understand that in the very difficult circumstances we are facing that every option must be considered – but that should only be when safe to do so for all concerned and , if and when we reach that point , we are not in favour of playing our remaining matches at neutral venues .
`` Clearly , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromises , and we fully appreciate why playing behind closed doors is very likely to be a necessary compromise to play our remaining games while continuing to fully support the government ’ s efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus .
But at this critical point in the season playing matches in neutral venues has , in our view , potential to have a material effect on the integrity of the competition .
`` Five of our nine remaining matches due to be played at the Amex – all five matches are very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest clubs in European football .
`` The disadvantages of us not playing the league ’ s top teams in our home stadium and in familiar surroundings , even with 27,000 Albion fans very unlikely to be present at the Amex , are very obvious .
`` Clearly , we must accept there may also be some benefit from playing our remaining four away matches at neutral venues but the fixture list simply isn ’ t equally balanced at this stage of the season , and we didn ’ t play our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this way .
So , in our opinion one thing doesn ’ t cancel out the other .
`` Our income and with it many jobs and livelihoods in our industry at all levels of the game relies on us finding a way to re-start matches at the earliest possible opportunity , but safety and fairness for all concerned are paramount . ''
Brighton are 15th in the table with 29 points from 29 games , while 19th-placed Villa have 25 points from 28 games .

Brighton and Hove Albion have become the first club to publicly criticise a Premier League proposal to play the remaining matches at neutral venues.
Top-flight football has been suspended for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Aston Villa's battle against relegation on hold.
Clubs met on Friday to discuss plans for completing the season and staging the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral grounds is under consideration.
Between eight and 10 stadiums would host the matches, with no side playing at their home ground.
Reports claim Villa Park is likely to be among the stadiums used to stage matches, while Brighton's Amex Stadium has also been touted as a potential venue.
Seagulls CEO Paul Barber has now broke ranks to admit he is not in favour of the proposal which he says would create 'very obvious disadvantages'.
In a statement posted to Brighton's website on Saturday, Barber said: “We haven’t been asked if we would consider our stadium being used as a neutral venue for any remaining Premier League matches - by our colleagues at the league, the government, or the police – and at this point we haven’t been approached to have such a discussion either so I am unable to say why our stadium has been included in the reports.
"We do of course understand that in the very difficult circumstances we are facing that every option must be considered – but that should only be when safe to do so for all concerned and, if and when we reach that point, we are not in favour of playing our remaining matches at neutral venues.
"Clearly, we must all be prepared to accept some compromises, and we fully appreciate why playing behind closed doors is very likely to be a necessary compromise to play our remaining games while continuing to fully support the government’s efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus. But at this critical point in the season playing matches in neutral venues has, in our view, potential to have a material effect on the integrity of the competition.
"Five of our nine remaining matches due to be played at the Amex – all five matches are very difficult but four are against some of the biggest clubs in European football.
"The disadvantages of us not playing the league’s top teams in our home stadium and in familiar surroundings, even with 27,000 Albion fans very unlikely to be present at the Amex, are very obvious.
"Clearly, we must accept there may also be some benefit from playing our remaining four away matches at neutral venues but the fixture list simply isn’t equally balanced at this stage of the season, and we didn’t play our first 29 matches of the season in this way. So, in our opinion one thing doesn’t cancel out the other.
"Our income and with it many jobs and livelihoods in our industry at all levels of the game relies on us finding a way to re-start matches at the earliest possible opportunity, but safety and fairness for all concerned are paramount."
Brighton are 15th in the table with 29 points from 29 games, while 19th-placed Villa have 25 points from 28 games.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--West Brom fans are loving the plan EFL have for promotion

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have reacted to news of an EFL contingency plan that would see both sides promoted if the season is cut short .
The two clubs have led the way in the Championship this season , occupying the automatic promotion spots since November .
But the suspension of football due the coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty over whether the sides will be able to complete their respective Premier League pushes .
It has now been eight weeks since the last EFL matches were played and discussions have taken place over how to decide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not played .
The Guardian have revealed the League 's preferred contingency would be to promote Albion and Leeds - then hold the play-offs based on the current positions .
Slaven Bilic 's side are six points ahead of Fulham in third while Leeds have a further point 's advantage .
Mark Homer : These 2 teams ( one of which i support ) have been in the top 2 since god knows when .
They are also the 2 best teams in this league and would have been promoted , even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fact .
OK it is sport and the unexpected can happen but the best teams get promoted every year ( no argument ) therefore surely the only fair outcome is that these 2 ( best teams ) should be promoted .
Darren Reeve : They have been the best two teams by a mile for most of the season , I think 37 games is enough to prove that these two teams are the best in the league .
Leigh Southall : Even the rest of the league want us and Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outcome the EFL and Premier League wants us up and RIGHTLY SO .
Stephen Clark : All I care about is Leeds getting promoted .
Nick Gilling : Yep , 37 games is enough to decide it on , only 1 less than a full Premiership season and 7 pts clear .
That ’ ll do , get on with it and promote us !
Get in there .
Steven Bates : Why not .
All other teams would if they were sat at the top .
Jack Forster : At this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ends , as long as we start next season in the Prem .
Alan Curtis : Anything that gets Leeds promoted good by me .

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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have reacted to news of an EFL contingency plan that would see both sides promoted if the season is cut short.
The two clubs have led the way in the Championship this season, occupying the automatic promotion spots since November.
But the suspension of football due the coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty over whether the sides will be able to complete their respective Premier League pushes.
It has now been eight weeks since the last EFL matches were played and discussions have taken place over how to decide the league table if the remaining fixtures are not played.
The Guardian have revealed the League's preferred contingency would be to promote Albion and Leeds - then hold the play-offs based on the current positions.
Slaven Bilic's side are six points ahead of Fulham in third while Leeds have a further point's advantage.
What Baggies fans said:
Mark Homer: These 2 teams (one of which i support) have been in the top 2 since god knows when. They are also the 2 best teams in this league and would have been promoted, even the most ardent fan will accept that as a fact. OK it is sport and the unexpected can happen but the best teams get promoted every year (no argument) therefore surely the only fair outcome is that these 2 (best teams) should be promoted.
Darren Reeve: They have been the best two teams by a mile for most of the season, I think 37 games is enough to prove that these two teams are the best in the league.
Leigh Southall: Even the rest of the league want us and Leeds promoted apparently so it seems what ever the outcome the EFL and Premier League wants us up and RIGHTLY SO.
What Leeds fans said:
Stephen Clark: All I care about is Leeds getting promoted.
Nick Gilling: Yep, 37 games is enough to decide it on, only 1 less than a full Premiership season and 7 pts clear. That’ll do, get on with it and promote us! Get in there.
Steven Bates: Why not. All other teams would if they were sat at the top.
Jack Forster: At this point I don't care how it ends, as long as we start next season in the Prem.
Alan Curtis: Anything that gets Leeds promoted good by me.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Youssouf Mulumbu opens up on his next move after Blues trial

Youssouf Mulumbu hopes his status as a free agent will help him find a club once football resumes .
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder was on trial at Birmingham City before the sport went into lockdown .
He is not now working under Blues ’ staff and admits he is looking for his next opportunity .
The 33-year-old , who even played for the Under 23s , admits that coronavirus robbed him of his chance at St Andrew ’ s .
“ I trained with the Birmingham team .
Everything was going well and the virus stopped everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They gave me a program with goals to reach and we had to send them every day to the fitness trainer .
“ I am currently confined to Birmingham .
We try to stay in shape , we run , we try to be positive .
`` It ’ s difficult , but we have to adapt quickly to this situation.
” Mulumbu has been without a club all season – having been released by Celtic nearly a year ago .
Indeed the veteran has not played a competitive match since featuring for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was on loan from Celtic ( at Kilmarnock until the end of last season ) .
I went to the CAN ( Africa Cup of Nations ) .
“ It went well .
When I returned , there were requests in Turkey , but I wanted to stay in a competitive championship and aim for the Championship , Ligue 1 .
“ I waited and when the offers first arrived , I wanted to wait .
After that it was more complicated .
“ I had a goal to play in specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a choice .
We knew it could be risky , but if I had known , I would probably have thought a little more about certain approaches.
” The former PSG trainee admits he would consider crossing the Channel .
“ I am open to France .
I am better known in the UK because I have spent most of my career here , but it is true that a challenge in France would be really tempting .
“ Any type of project .
The only thing is that I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is important to go into a project where you are useful and where we are counting on you .
“ After , there is no problem , even if it is to join a team that plays its survival .
“ I have spent seasons doing that with West Bromwich Albion .
And I know what it means to play maintenance or survival for a team and a group .
“ This is not the first year that I find myself looking for a club and training with a physical trainer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ So everyone is at a standstill .
The strangest thing is that we don ’ t know what ’ s going to happen .
We are patient , we try to keep in shape as best we can .
“ We do not control whether the Championship will resume or not , if there will be a transfer window , if the clubs will be able to recruit players .
”

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Youssouf Mulumbu hopes his status as a free agent will help him find a club once football resumes.
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder was on trial at Birmingham City before the sport went into lockdown.
He is not now working under Blues’ staff and admits he is looking for his next opportunity.
The 33-year-old, who even played for the Under 23s, admits that coronavirus robbed him of his chance at St Andrew’s.
“I trained with the Birmingham team. Everything was going well and the virus stopped everything,” he told Footmercato.
“They gave me a program with goals to reach and we had to send them every day to the fitness trainer.
“I am currently confined to Birmingham. We try to stay in shape, we run, we try to be positive.
"It’s difficult, but we have to adapt quickly to this situation.”
Mulumbu has been without a club all season – having been released by Celtic nearly a year ago.
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Indeed the veteran has not played a competitive match since featuring for DR Congo in July 2019.
“I was on loan from Celtic (at Kilmarnock until the end of last season). I went to the CAN (Africa Cup of Nations).
“It went well. When I returned, there were requests in Turkey, but I wanted to stay in a competitive championship and aim for the Championship, Ligue 1.
“I waited and when the offers first arrived, I wanted to wait. After that it was more complicated.
“I had a goal to play in specific championships. I was demanding. It’s a choice. We knew it could be risky, but if I had known, I would probably have thought a little more about certain approaches.”
The former PSG trainee admits he would consider crossing the Channel.
“I am open to France. I am better known in the UK because I have spent most of my career here, but it is true that a challenge in France would be really tempting.
“Any type of project. The only thing is that I want to speak before with the coach because it is important to go into a project where you are useful and where we are counting on you.
“After, there is no problem, even if it is to join a team that plays its survival.
“I have spent seasons doing that with West Bromwich Albion. And I know what it means to play maintenance or survival for a team and a group.
“This is not the first year that I find myself looking for a club and training with a physical trainer.
“Football is stopped for everyone. So everyone is at a standstill. The strangest thing is that we don’t know what’s going to happen. We are patient, we try to keep in shape as best we can.
“We do not control whether the Championship will resume or not, if there will be a transfer window, if the clubs will be able to recruit players.”


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Aston Villa defender James Chester makes contract claim

James Chester has revealed he is yet to discuss his contract situation with Aston Villa - but claims most players will happily enter automatic extensions for the remainder of the delayed season .
The centre-back joined Stoke City on loan in the January transfer window having fallen out of favour under Dean Smith following long-term injury troubles .
Chester 's contract at Villa Park is due to run out at the end of June , the 31-year-old having signed a four-year agreement when he joined from West Bromwich Albion in 2016 .
Player deals could be extended to last until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , which has halted English football since early March .
Chester 's Stoke were supposed to play their final Championship match today ( Saturday ) while Villa 's last game was scheduled to be away at West Ham United on May 17 .
Chester wrote in his weekly column for The Athletic : `` The issue of contracts ending on June 30 is an interesting one .
My Aston Villa deal ends on that date but I haven ’ t really discussed it as there is no definitive stance yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be extended automatically to the end of the season , whatever the new date is , and that would be fine by me .
But I can see other situations where a player might not want to play on to avoid risking injury and jeopardising any move .
`` I think the crisis will change how the free agent market works .
Five years ago , being 31 and out of contract would have been a wonderful position .
But the dynamic of football seems to have altered in that time , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , hoping for them to improve and their value to rise .
Now though , if clubs have tighter budgets , a free transfer might become popular again .
`` I ’ m fortunate in that the money I ’ ve earned in my career gives me a buffer whatever happens .
In League One and League Two , it ’ s a huge issue for players .
There are a lot out of contract and it could be that clubs don ’ t have the finances to continue paying into July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extend given the choice . ''
Chester made seven appearances for Stoke before the shutdown , having appeared just twice for Villa in cup competitions this season .

James Chester has revealed he is yet to discuss his contract situation with Aston Villa - but claims most players will happily enter automatic extensions for the remainder of the delayed season.
The centre-back joined Stoke City on loan in the January transfer window having fallen out of favour under Dean Smith following long-term injury troubles.
Chester's contract at Villa Park is due to run out at the end of June, the 31-year-old having signed a four-year agreement when he joined from West Bromwich Albion in 2016.
Player deals could be extended to last until the end of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has halted English football since early March.
Chester's Stoke were supposed to play their final Championship match today (Saturday) while Villa's last game was scheduled to be away at West Ham United on May 17.
Chester wrote in his weekly column for The Athletic: "The issue of contracts ending on June 30 is an interesting one. My Aston Villa deal ends on that date but I haven’t really discussed it as there is no definitive stance yet. There is the chance contracts could be extended automatically to the end of the season, whatever the new date is, and that would be fine by me. But I can see other situations where a player might not want to play on to avoid risking injury and jeopardising any move.
"I think the crisis will change how the free agent market works. Five years ago, being 31 and out of contract would have been a wonderful position. But the dynamic of football seems to have altered in that time, where clubs prefer to spend money on younger players, hoping for them to improve and their value to rise. Now though, if clubs have tighter budgets, a free transfer might become popular again.
"I’m fortunate in that the money I’ve earned in my career gives me a buffer whatever happens. In League One and League Two, it’s a huge issue for players. There are a lot out of contract and it could be that clubs don’t have the finances to continue paying into July. I think most players would happily extend given the choice."
Chester made seven appearances for Stoke before the shutdown, having appeared just twice for Villa in cup competitions this season.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Police seize uninsured Audi R8 supercar - worth up to £110k

It is one of the most expensive cars on the road , costing up to £110,000 when new .
But this flashy Audi R8 was seized by cops after the motorist was found to be uninsured .
The driver was speeding in Solihull on Saturday afternoon when the supercar caught the eye of not only admirers but curious cops .
Officers gave pursuit and , in a bid to get away , the driver went through two sets of traffic lights on red .
They then tried to hide the white gleaming motor , which is worth more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park .
But there was no hiding place and police caught up with the uninsured driver - who could now lose the car .
Members of West Midlands Police Force Response tweeted pictures of the white convertible being strapped up and loaded onto a recovery truck .
Another image showed it being driven away to a compound .
The team tweeted : “ Uninsured motor speeds past the Sgt and runs two red lights before hiding in an underground car park , seized .
“ # reallyshouldhavestayedathome.
” The R8 coupe can reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engine and horsepower of 397 to 456 kW .
It is unclear what the purpose of the Audi driver ’ s journey was .
But under lockdown rules , members of the public are only allowed out for essential shopping , tending to a vulnerable person , going to work , or taking excercise .

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It is one of the most expensive cars on the road, costing up to £110,000 when new.
But this flashy Audi R8 was seized by cops after the motorist was found to be uninsured.
The driver was speeding in Solihull on Saturday afternoon when the supercar caught the eye of not only admirers but curious cops.
Officers gave pursuit and, in a bid to get away, the driver went through two sets of traffic lights on red.
(Image: Force response)
They then tried to hide the white gleaming motor, which is worth more than a small house, in an underground car park.
But there was no hiding place and police caught up with the uninsured driver - who could now lose the car.
Members of West Midlands Police Force Response tweeted pictures of the white convertible being strapped up and loaded onto a recovery truck.
Another image showed it being driven away to a compound.
(Image: Force response)
The team tweeted : “Uninsured motor speeds past the Sgt and runs two red lights before hiding in an underground car park, seized. “#reallyshouldhavestayedathome.”
The R8 coupe can reach speeds of 205mph and boasts a 5.2litre engine and horsepower of 397 to 456 kW.
It is unclear what the purpose of the Audi driver’s journey was.
But under lockdown rules, members of the public are only allowed out for essential shopping, tending to a vulnerable person, going to work, or taking excercise.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--What happened to West Brom as Championship final day simulated

West Bromwich Albion pipped Leeds United to the Championship title on what was supposed to be the final day of the Championship season .
That 's according Sky Sports , who ran a simulation using Football Manager to discover what the final league table would look like .
Elite level fixtures in England have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic , putting Albion 's push for promotion on hold .
The EFL , like the Premier League , remains committed to completing the season and League chairman Rick Parry reaffirmed that stance in an open letter sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com “ Whilst there is still no further clarity on a return of EFL matches , the objective remains to play the remaining fixtures for the 2019-20 campaign at the current 71 EFL grounds , '' it read .
The final day of the regular season was supposed to be played today ( Saturday ) with the Baggies facing QPR at home .
Title rivals Leeds United , meanwhile , were scheduled to take on Charlton Athletic at Elland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches - and Slaven Bilic 's side finished as champions .
Rekeem Harper got the only goal in a 1-0 victory over the Rs , while Leeds slipped to a shock 3-1 defeat to Charlton .
Albion therefore finished the season top of the pile on 85 points , while Marcelo Bielsa 's Leeds ended up in second place with 84 .
Nottingham Forest , Brentford , Fulham and Bristol City finished in the play-offs with Luton Town , Barnsley and Wigan Athletic in the relegation zone .
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West Bromwich Albion pipped Leeds United to the Championship title on what was supposed to be the final day of the Championship season.
That's according Sky Sports, who ran a simulation using Football Manager to discover what the final league table would look like.
Elite level fixtures in England have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, putting Albion's push for promotion on hold.
The EFL, like the Premier League, remains committed to completing the season and League chairman Rick Parry reaffirmed that stance in an open letter sent to clubs on Friday.
“Whilst there is still no further clarity on a return of EFL matches, the objective remains to play the remaining fixtures for the 2019-20 campaign at the current 71 EFL grounds," it read.
The final day of the regular season was supposed to be played today (Saturday) with the Baggies facing QPR at home.
Title rivals Leeds United, meanwhile, were scheduled to take on Charlton Athletic at Elland Road.
So Sky Sports simulated the matches - and Slaven Bilic's side finished as champions. Rekeem Harper got the only goal in a 1-0 victory over the Rs, while Leeds slipped to a shock 3-1 defeat to Charlton.
Albion therefore finished the season top of the pile on 85 points, while Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds ended up in second place with 84.
Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Fulham and Bristol City finished in the play-offs with Luton Town, Barnsley and Wigan Athletic in the relegation zone.
You can view the results and final table in full here.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Gabby explains why he turned down offers after Aston Villa exit

Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed he turned down offers to continue in the Championship - because he couldn ’ t face playing against Aston Villa .
The club legend , who is Villa ’ s top Premier League scorer , hung up his boots after being released by the club in 2018 , ending a 13-year-relationship with the team he supported as a boy .
Agbonlahor , who was only 31 at the time , made nearly 400 appearances and scored more than 80 goals in the process making him a firm fan favourite .
However , in a live Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could have played on , either abroad or at home , but chose not to .
“ The reason I finished so early , I don ’ t know if it was because I started so early but my body didn ’ t feel the same , ” Agbonlahor said .
“ If I played a game on the Saturday , by Tuesday I still couldn ’ t walk .
The other players would be able to train and I would be like ‘ Wow , I can ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt maybe like a 35-year-old ’ s at 30 .
There were a lot of injuries , it was hamstring , calf , hamstring , calf , hamstring , calf .
“ It took its toll , my body just letting me down physically .
I was getting a lot of injuries and wasn ’ t as fast as I used to be .
“ When I left Villa it was more ‘ My body is letting me down , I am not as quick as I used to be , maybe now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And ‘ Do I want to play for another club ?
Not really , no ’ .
After being at Aston Villa for that long .
“ Some players will play until their legs don ’ t work any more , 37 , 38 but for me it was like ‘ I don ’ t want to play for another club ’ .
“ There wasn ’ t a chance to play for Aston Villa any more so it like ‘ That ’ s it ’ .
“ It was not easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close family it was not an option to go abroad – there were offers abroad .
`` To stay in England the offers I was getting I might have to play against Villa in the Championship .
“ It wasn ’ t something I could see myself doing , to pull on another shirt and try and give 110 per cent in that shirt , it wasn ’ t an option .
”

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Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed he turned down offers to continue in the Championship - because he couldn’t face playing against Aston Villa.
The club legend, who is Villa’s top Premier League scorer, hung up his boots after being released by the club in 2018, ending a 13-year-relationship with the team he supported as a boy.
Agbonlahor, who was only 31 at the time, made nearly 400 appearances and scored more than 80 goals in the process making him a firm fan favourite.
However, in a live Instagram chat on Friday night, he revealed that he could have played on, either abroad or at home, but chose not to.
“The reason I finished so early, I don’t know if it was because I started so early but my body didn’t feel the same,” Agbonlahor said.
“If I played a game on the Saturday, by Tuesday I still couldn’t walk. The other players would be able to train and I would be like ‘Wow, I can’t even walk here’.
“My body felt maybe like a 35-year-old’s at 30. There were a lot of injuries, it was hamstring, calf, hamstring, calf, hamstring, calf.
“It took its toll, my body just letting me down physically. I was getting a lot of injuries and wasn’t as fast as I used to be.
“My game relied on a lot of speed.
“When I left Villa it was more ‘My body is letting me down, I am not as quick as I used to be, maybe now is the time to stop’.
“And ‘Do I want to play for another club? Not really, no’. After being at Aston Villa for that long.
“Some players will play until their legs don’t work any more, 37, 38 but for me it was like ‘I don’t want to play for another club’.
“There wasn’t a chance to play for Aston Villa any more so it like ‘That’s it’.
“It was not easy, it was tough but with such a close family it was not an option to go abroad – there were offers abroad.
"To stay in England the offers I was getting I might have to play against Villa in the Championship.
“It wasn’t something I could see myself doing, to pull on another shirt and try and give 110 per cent in that shirt, it wasn’t an option.”


birminghammail--2020-05-02--How Boris honoured two doctors who saved his life with baby name

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have made a special tribute to the doctors who saved his life - by naming their baby son after them .
The couple showed off Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson with a photo on Instagram today , following his birth on Wednesday .
And in a special tribute they gave him the middle name Nicholas in tribute to the two doctors who saved Boris ' life .
They were named in the Instagram post as Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart .
The medics later told how they were `` honoured and humbled to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors said in a statement : “ Our warm congratulations go to the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds on the happy arrival of their beautiful son Wilfred .
“ We are honoured and humbled to have been recognised in this way , and we give our thanks to the incredible team of professionals who we work with at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ and who ensure every patient receives the best care .
“ We wish the new family every health and happiness.
” Writing on Instagram , new mum Carrie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson born on 29.04.20 at 9am .
`` Nicholas after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart - the two doctors that saved Boris ' life last month .
`` Thank you so , so much to the incredible NHS maternity team at UCLH that looked after us so well .
`` I could n't be happier .
My heart is full . ''
Carrie , 32 , gave birth early Wednesday morning - just 16 days after Boris , 55 , fought for his life in intensive care with coronavirus .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bug .
It is understood the PM was there for the birth which came several weeks early .
While the new arrival is Ms Symond 's first child , it is believed to be Mr Johnson 's sixth .
He has four children with ex-wife Marina Wheeler - two sons Milo , 24 , and Theodore , 20 , and two daughters Lara , 26 , and Cassia , 22 .
Boris also has another daughter , Stephanie , born in 2009 , after an affair with art consultant Helen Macintyre .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid tribute to hospital staff .
The Prime Minister said : “ I have today left hospital after a week in which the NHS has saved my life , no question .
“ It ’ s hard to find the words to express my debt . ''

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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have made a special tribute to the doctors who saved his life - by naming their baby son after them.
The couple showed off Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson with a photo on Instagram today, following his birth on Wednesday.
And in a special tribute they gave him the middle name Nicholas in tribute to the two doctors who saved Boris' life.
They were named in the Instagram post as Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart. The medics later told how they were "honoured and humbled to be recognised in this way."
The doctors said in a statement: “Our warm congratulations go to the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds on the happy arrival of their beautiful son Wilfred.
“We are honoured and humbled to have been recognised in this way, and we give our thanks to the incredible team of professionals who we work with at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and who ensure every patient receives the best care.
“We wish the new family every health and happiness.”
Writing on Instagram, new mum Carrie wrote: "Introducing Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson born on 29.04.20 at 9am.
"Wilfred after Boris' grandfather.
"Lawrie after my grandfather.
"Nicholas after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart - the two doctors that saved Boris' life last month.
"Thank you so, so much to the incredible NHS maternity team at UCLH that looked after us so well.
"I couldn't be happier. My heart is full."
Carrie, 32, gave birth early Wednesday morning - just 16 days after Boris, 55, fought for his life in intensive care with coronavirus.
The new mum herself had fought the deadly bug.
It is understood the PM was there for the birth which came several weeks early.
While the new arrival is Ms Symond's first child, it is believed to be Mr Johnson's sixth.
He has four children with ex-wife Marina Wheeler - two sons Milo, 24, and Theodore, 20, and two daughters Lara, 26, and Cassia, 22.
Boris also has another daughter, Stephanie, born in 2009, after an affair with art consultant Helen Macintyre.
After leaving hospital last month, Boris had paid tribute to hospital staff.
The Prime Minister said: “I have today left hospital after a week in which the NHS has saved my life, no question.
“It’s hard to find the words to express my debt."


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Police bust £1m drugs factory in town centre raid

A huge cannabis factory has been uncovered following a police raid in Walsall .
Around 1,000 illicit plants were found growing at a property in the town centre .
The crop is believed to have an estimated worth of around £1m .
Police released a picture , which shows hundreds of plants growing in what appears to be a sophisticated set up .
One person has been arrested in connection with the discovery after they tried to escape the cops , however following a short foot chase they were detained .
St Matthew 's Police posted about the bust on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Great result for Team three officers tonight .
`` A large scale cannabis factory has been discovered at a property in the Town Centre with what we approximate to be around 1000 plants !
One in custody after a decent foot chase .
`` Also big thanks for the help from @ ResponseWMP and @ WMPDogs ! ''
The drugs have now been seized by the force 's cannabis disposal team .
All of the plants will be burnt at a 'waste to energy ' plant - a procedure overseen by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes its way back onto the streets .
In the UK , cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession , dealing or producing the substance .
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you ’ re found with cannabis .
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity , contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A huge cannabis factory has been uncovered following a police raid in Walsall.
Around 1,000 illicit plants were found growing at a property in the town centre.
The crop is believed to have an estimated worth of around £1m.
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Police released a picture, which shows hundreds of plants growing in what appears to be a sophisticated set up.
One person has been arrested in connection with the discovery after they tried to escape the cops, however following a short foot chase they were detained.
St Matthew's Police posted about the bust on social media. The tweet said: "Great result for Team three officers tonight.
"A large scale cannabis factory has been discovered at a property in the Town Centre with what we approximate to be around 1000 plants! One in custody after a decent foot chase.
"Also big thanks for the help from @ResponseWMP and @WMPDogs!"
(Image: WMP)
The drugs have now been seized by the force's cannabis disposal team.
All of the plants will be burnt at a 'waste to energy' plant - a procedure overseen by a police officer to ensure the cannabis never makes its way back onto the streets.
In the UK, cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession, dealing or producing the substance.
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you’re found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison.
Anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Domestic abuse victims to be prioritised in £76m housing package

Domestic violence victims will be given priority housing in a £76 million support package .
Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government , announced the plans today ( Saturday ) at the daily coronavirus briefing at Downing Street .
He said a package of over £76 million would be given to `` support the most vulnerable in society during the pandemic . ''
He said it would be used to support more housing for survivors and additional support services for victims of domestic abuse .
He also said it will help charities to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern slavery .
Mr Jenrick added that domestic and sexual violence can cause `` emotional scars '' that for some can never heal .
He said : `` For victims of domestic abuse , it means being trapped in a nightmare .
The true evil of domestic abuse is that it leaves people , including children , living in fear in the very place they should feel most secure - inside their own home .
`` We must be alive to the reality of what is happening in all too many homes across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defend the rights of those women and children , and that is what we are going to do . ''
The government today revealed how 621 more people had died across the UK .
The UK death toll now stands at 28,131 as of 5pm on Friday the Department of Health said , up by 621 from 27,510 the day before .
The latest figures include deaths in hospitals , care homes and the wider community .
In other developments , Prime Minster Boris Johnson will reveal plans to bring the country out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detailed plans being drawn up across government now , offices , factories and some shops will be given two-and-a-half weeks to install new government social distancing measures , such as perspex screens and gaps between desks .
The new Track and Trace programme to hunt down and isolate new Covid-19 infection chains will also be up and running by then to give extra protection against the virus spreading again .
The force of 18,000 trackers , copied from South Korea , has been given a start date of May 18 .
Chief Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown is going to have to be in place for a long period of time to make sure the transmission rate doesn ’ t grow and the virus start to spread quickly again .
Mr Whitty said it was told “ wholly unrealistic ” to think the UK could return back to normal as soon as possible .
There will be a “ series of choices ” and ministers will decide a mix of measures to try and get back to a new normal .
The only “ exit ” from lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treat coronavirus , he said .

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Domestic violence victims will be given priority housing in a £76 million support package.
Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, announced the plans today (Saturday) at the daily coronavirus briefing at Downing Street.
He said a package of over £76 million would be given to "support the most vulnerable in society during the pandemic."
He said it would be used to support more housing for survivors and additional support services for victims of domestic abuse.
He also said it will help charities to support victims of domestic and sexual abuse and modern slavery.
Mr Jenrick added that domestic and sexual violence can cause "emotional scars" that for some can never heal.
He said: "For victims of domestic abuse, it means being trapped in a nightmare. The true evil of domestic abuse is that it leaves people, including children, living in fear in the very place they should feel most secure - inside their own home.
"We must be alive to the reality of what is happening in all too many homes across the country. I want us to defend the rights of those women and children, and that is what we are going to do."
The government today revealed how 621 more people had died across the UK.
The UK death toll now stands at 28,131 as of 5pm on Friday the Department of Health said, up by 621 from 27,510 the day before.
The latest figures include deaths in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.
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In other developments, Prime Minster Boris Johnson will reveal plans to bring the country out of lockdown measures next Thursday.
In detailed plans being drawn up across government now, offices, factories and some shops will be given two-and-a-half weeks to install new government social distancing measures, such as perspex screens and gaps between desks.
The new Track and Trace programme to hunt down and isolate new Covid-19 infection chains will also be up and running by then to give extra protection against the virus spreading again.
The force of 18,000 trackers, copied from South Korea, has been given a start date of May 18.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said that some form of lockdown is going to have to be in place for a long period of time to make sure the transmission rate doesn’t grow and the virus start to spread quickly again.
Mr Whitty said it was told “wholly unrealistic” to think the UK could return back to normal as soon as possible.
There will be a “series of choices” and ministers will decide a mix of measures to try and get back to a new normal.
The only “exit” from lockdown will be a vaccine or drugs to treat coronavirus, he said.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Premier League clubs in 'bitter split' over plan affecting Villa

Premier League clubs are split over the idea of finishing the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral grounds , according to reports .
Aston Villa have been out of action since early March , when the Premier League moved to suspend matches due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Villa 's most recent clash was a 4-0 defeat to Leicester City and Dean Smith 's side still have 10 matches left to play in their bid for survival .
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There are 92 games still to be played but these could happen at between eight and ten venues across the country , with no side playing at their home ground .
But it would appear that not all clubs agree with the proposal .
The Mirror 's report says : `` Some clubs are open to the idea , others bitterly opposed and it is probably easy to understand why as the top six have big money to lose along with trophies and Champions League places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper adds : `` Big clubs made a passionate presentation at Friday ’ s summit about why they must finish the campaign - and stressed if they do not complete the games then it will also leave next season surrounded by uncertainty .
`` But they also stressed they must avoid a 'doomsday scenario ' of ending the season because of the huge impact it would have on clubs their community staff and could put thousands of jobs at risk as with any other business .
`` Relegation-threatened clubs fighting for survival are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use between 'eight and ten approved ' top flight grounds but all games would be staged in a neutral venue meaning every club loses home advantage . ''
It is claimed Villa Park is likely to be among the stadiums used to stage matches if the idea is given the go-ahead .

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Premier League clubs are split over the idea of finishing the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral grounds, according to reports.
Aston Villa have been out of action since early March, when the Premier League moved to suspend matches due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Villa's most recent clash was a 4-0 defeat to Leicester City and Dean Smith's side still have 10 matches left to play in their bid for survival.
Discussions continue to take place about the possibility of resuming the season and the Mirror reports that plans under consideration include playing fixtures at neutral stadiums.
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There are 92 games still to be played but these could happen at between eight and ten venues across the country, with no side playing at their home ground. But it would appear that not all clubs agree with the proposal.
The Mirror's report says: "Some clubs are open to the idea, others bitterly opposed and it is probably easy to understand why as the top six have big money to lose along with trophies and Champions League places."
A separate report by the newspaper adds: "Big clubs made a passionate presentation at Friday’s summit about why they must finish the campaign - and stressed if they do not complete the games then it will also leave next season surrounded by uncertainty.
"But they also stressed they must avoid a 'doomsday scenario' of ending the season because of the huge impact it would have on clubs their community staff and could put thousands of jobs at risk as with any other business.
"Relegation-threatened clubs fighting for survival are against the Premier League’s plan to use between 'eight and ten approved' top flight grounds but all games would be staged in a neutral venue meaning every club loses home advantage."
It is claimed Villa Park is likely to be among the stadiums used to stage matches if the idea is given the go-ahead.