birminghammail--2020-09-22--Man, 32, told he would be dead in 10 years loses astonishing eight stone

A fitness fanatic who used to get out of breath walking upstairs now works out at the gym five times a week after shedding an astonishing EIGHT stone .
Tom McGuiness , 32 , lost a third of his body weight in just 12 months after being told he would be `` dead in ten years '' if he did not do something to shed the pounds .
He would scoff full English breakfasts , pizzas and McDonalds through the day and wash it down with 12 pints of beer while watching the rugby at the weekend .
But when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a castle while on holiday in Spain , pal Mike Brown intervened and encouraged him to ditch the fatty foods and exercise .
Mike banned him from eating takeaways and would text him every day at the start of their training programme to make sure Tom was eating the right things .
He has now transformed his body and is virtually unrecognisable after a 12 month fitness campaign that he says `` saved his life '' .
Tom now eats a controlled diet - limited to 1,500 calories per day - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workouts a week .
Now a slimline 16st 2lb , Tom has gone from a whopping XXXXXXL shirt size to a loose-fitting XXL and he has dropped from 58inch waist trousers to 38inch .
Tom , from Warrington , Cheshire.
, said : `` We were chatting over a beer and Mike said 'right , I 'm getting you fit when we get home , I do n't want to see you die ' .
`` Mike has saved my life , he really inspired me to get fit .
`` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I had carried on the way I was going .
`` He said to go on a low-calorie diet and only consume 1,500 calories a day .
`` He had me in the gym five times a week doing circuit sessions and focusing on losing weight .
`` I lost 13lbs in the first week , it was such a drastic change and I was really inspired to keep it up after that because it was obviously working . ''
Tom 's weight began to spiral out of control four years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triggered anxiety and depression .
He fell into a pit of despair and his weight gain caused health issues as he would get out of breath doing mundane daily tasks like walking up stairs .
But after Mike persuaded him to change his lifestyle , Tom is now the picture of health and can out his mates during a weekly game of five-a-side football .
And he believes his fitness regime has boosted his mental health too as he is now full of confidence and keeps his anxiety under control .
Tom added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glue that held the family together and when he died , it really hit me hard .
`` I started suffering from anxiety and I did n't want to do anything or go out .
`` I just felt like I was going to die and there was no point doing anything .
`` I 've turned all that around now , I feel so much better , much more confident and I do n't get anxious anymore .
`` My mum and dad are really grateful to Mike too for what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen a big change in me .
`` He would pick me up from work at 10pm to take me to the gym and train with me to make sure I was doing it , he never gave up on me . ''
Tom has even changed jobs to suit his new active lifestyle , ditching the bookies where he was sat down all day for a new role in a builder 's merchant .
He added : `` I would have a full English breakfast in the morning and order a Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a McDonald 's on the way home .
`` I used to drink 12 pints at the rugby , now if I go the match I do n't need a drink , I 'd rather have a cup of tea .
If I have two pints now I 'm bloated . ''
Business owner Mike , 55 , said he used to weigh 18 stone himself but lost eight stone after the birth of his granddaughter 10 years ago .
He said : `` We go to Lloret de Mar every year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that year my son was getting married so we turned into a stag do .
`` There was 20 odd of us and we all went up this castle and Tom said he could n't get to the top .
`` I thought , he 's only 30 and he ca n't get up these steps ?
I told him he needs to do something or he 'd be dead in 10 years with his weight .
`` He 's done brilliantly .
When I first started , I set myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so that 's what I set for Tom as a first target .
`` I used to text him everyday making sure he was eating the right things and telling him not to go into Subway thinking it was a healthier option .
`` More than anything I 'm proud of how he has got his head in the right place and that his mental health has improved .
`` He 's cut his hair and everything , he looks like a totally different bloke . ''

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A fitness fanatic who used to get out of breath walking upstairs now works out at the gym five times a week after shedding an astonishing EIGHT stone.
Tom McGuiness, 32, lost a third of his body weight in just 12 months after being told he would be "dead in ten years" if he did not do something to shed the pounds.
He would scoff full English breakfasts, pizzas and McDonalds through the day and wash it down with 12 pints of beer while watching the rugby at the weekend.
But when Tom struggled to walk up the steps of a castle while on holiday in Spain, pal Mike Brown intervened and encouraged him to ditch the fatty foods and exercise.
Mike banned him from eating takeaways and would text him every day at the start of their training programme to make sure Tom was eating the right things.
He has now transformed his body and is virtually unrecognisable after a 12 month fitness campaign that he says "saved his life".
Tom now eats a controlled diet - limited to 1,500 calories per day - and maintains his fitness regime which includes five workouts a week.
Now a slimline 16st 2lb, Tom has gone from a whopping XXXXXXL shirt size to a loose-fitting XXL and he has dropped from 58inch waist trousers to 38inch.
Tom, from Warrington, Cheshire., said: "We were chatting over a beer and Mike said 'right, I'm getting you fit when we get home, I don't want to see you die'.
(Image: Mike Brown / SWNS)
"Mike has saved my life, he really inspired me to get fit.
"I would have been dead in a few years if I had carried on the way I was going.
"He said to go on a low-calorie diet and only consume 1,500 calories a day.
"He had me in the gym five times a week doing circuit sessions and focusing on losing weight.
"I lost 13lbs in the first week, it was such a drastic change and I was really inspired to keep it up after that because it was obviously working."
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Tom's weight began to spiral out of control four years ago when he lost an uncle, which triggered anxiety and depression.
He fell into a pit of despair and his weight gain caused health issues as he would get out of breath doing mundane daily tasks like walking up stairs.
But after Mike persuaded him to change his lifestyle, Tom is now the picture of health and can out his mates during a weekly game of five-a-side football.
And he believes his fitness regime has boosted his mental health too as he is now full of confidence and keeps his anxiety under control.
Tom added: "My uncle was like the glue that held the family together and when he died, it really hit me hard.
(Image: Mike Brown / SWNS)
"I started suffering from anxiety and I didn't want to do anything or go out.
"I just felt like I was going to die and there was no point doing anything.
"I've turned all that around now, I feel so much better, much more confident and I don't get anxious anymore.
"My mum and dad are really grateful to Mike too for what he has done for me because they have seen a big change in me.
"He would pick me up from work at 10pm to take me to the gym and train with me to make sure I was doing it, he never gave up on me."
(Image: Lee McLean / SWNS)
Tom has even changed jobs to suit his new active lifestyle, ditching the bookies where he was sat down all day for a new role in a builder's merchant.
He added: "I would have a full English breakfast in the morning and order a Chinese or pizza while at work then have a McDonald's on the way home.
"I used to drink 12 pints at the rugby, now if I go the match I don't need a drink, I'd rather have a cup of tea. If I have two pints now I'm bloated."
Business owner Mike, 55, said he used to weigh 18 stone himself but lost eight stone after the birth of his granddaughter 10 years ago.
He said: "We go to Lloret de Mar every year to watch Warrington play away at Catalans Dragons, but that year my son was getting married so we turned into a stag do.
"There was 20 odd of us and we all went up this castle and Tom said he couldn't get to the top.
"I thought, he's only 30 and he can't get up these steps? I told him he needs to do something or he'd be dead in 10 years with his weight.
(Image: Lee McLean / SWNS)
"He's done brilliantly. When I first started, I set myself a goal of running three minutes continuously, so that's what I set for Tom as a first target.
"I used to text him everyday making sure he was eating the right things and telling him not to go into Subway thinking it was a healthier option.
"More than anything I'm proud of how he has got his head in the right place and that his mental health has improved.
"He's cut his hair and everything, he looks like a totally different bloke."


birminghammail--2020-09-22--West Bromwich Albion linked with former Slaven Bilic recruit Ayew

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West Bromwich Albion have been linked with an wholly unlikely move for Swansea City’s Andre Ayew.
Website Ghanasoccernet claim Slaven Bilic and Ayew have a good relationship after the Baggies head coach took the Ghanaian to West Ham in 2016.
Bilic paid £20.5million for the attacker before he returned to Swansea 18 months later for a similar fee, where he has been a key player under Steve Cooper.
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However, the Swans need to raise cash to finance a move for a striker, while Albion are themselves looking for another centre forward.
Which has led to the website linking the two parties, saying at 30-years-old Ayew is keen to return to the top flight.
It is suggested Swansea could loan him to Albion to ease the pressure on their budget.
Albion have signed Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira to bring creativity from wide and deeper areas of the pitch and seem to be more interested in a centre forward, with Karlan Grant, Andre Gray, Troy Deeney and Mbwana Samatta among several linked.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Aldi launches Specialbuys event with products starting from £2.99

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And one of the best places to get an amazing deal is one of the UK 's most favourite places to shop - Aldi .
Every Thursday and Saturday , Aldi restocks their Specialbuys with a different number of items each week but the supermarket has decided to release a extra special Specialbuys event .
Aldi has decided to launch its Summer Sale with a number of items that could be perfect if you 're planning a last minute holiday in this country or another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the best deals that you can grab right now , either in-store or online .
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This beach towel will be perfect for the kids if you 're trying to keep the sand off them and if they love the Minions .
There are also other towels including a Harry Potter themed one .
You can grab it for £5.99 .
For anyone looking to have a family camping adventure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There also a smaller four-person tent available for £49.99 but you can grab this for £79.99 .
If camping or long distance walking is your thing then this massive backpack will carry everything you need .
You can grab it online for just £12.99 .
If you have been holding out to buy a Christmas present for the kids then this playhouse could be absolutely perfect .
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We all love an amazing deal when we're out shopping in our supermarkets.
And one of the best places to get an amazing deal is one of the UK's most favourite places to shop - Aldi.
Every Thursday and Saturday, Aldi restocks their Specialbuys with a different number of items each week but the supermarket has decided to release a extra special Specialbuys event.
Aldi has decided to launch its Summer Sale with a number of items that could be perfect if you're planning a last minute holiday in this country or another.
So we have decided to list some of the best deals that you can grab right now, either in-store or online. If you want to find out all the amazing deals you can grab, you can check them out here.
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This beach towel will be perfect for the kids if you're trying to keep the sand off them and if they love the Minions. There are also other towels including a Harry Potter themed one. You can grab it for £5.99.
Adventuridge 4 Man Instant Tent
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For anyone looking to have a family camping adventure, this might be the perfect buy. There also a smaller four-person tent available for £49.99 but you can grab this for £79.99.
65L Blue Trekking Backpack
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If camping or long distance walking is your thing then this massive backpack will carry everything you need. You can grab it online for just £12.99.
Pirate Galleon Wooden Playhouse
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birminghammail--2020-09-22--Slaven Bilic issues penalty complaint and dismisses cup suggestion

Slaven Bilic was pleased enough with West Brom ’ s 90-minute display , if not the outcome of their penalty shoot-out , as they bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round to Championship Brentford .
If Albion are to end their silverware drought this year - a period that has lasted more than 50 years - it won ’ t be in this competition after the Bees prevailed 5-4 in the shoot-out , following an entertaining 2-2 draw in normal time .
Hal Robson-Kanu ’ s penalty double was cancelled out by an Emiliano Marcondes stunner and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forss .
A run of 11 successfully converted penalties ended when David Raya denied Grady Diangana .
Bilic saw enough from his players to encourage him , and maintained that Cedric Kipre could count himself unfortunate for his part in the awarding of the penalty that Forss plundered .
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“ We were quite comfortable , searching to score the third one .
“ There are no hard feelings , but it wasn ’ t a penalty from Cedric - it was a great challenge with great timing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After that , the penalties are always a bit of a lottery .
“ Very disappointed with the result , but very pleased with the way we played as a team - there were a few very good individual performances.
” Much is made of the idea that clubs such as Albion , who will naturally prioritise their Premier League campaign and survival , don ’ t give much thought to competitions such as this cup .
As has been already mentioned , Baggies supporters have waited years - certainly generations - to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even if the league form nowadays does indeed take precedence over all else .
Bilic waved away the notion that their premature exit from this competition was a ‘ blessing in disguise ’ , however .
“ We wanted to go through , ” he insisted .
“ You want to win every game and we have a big enough squad to .
That game , against Fulham or Sheff Wed , we wouldn ’ t have had to travel .
“ It doesn ’ t harm your training - this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea game for the players who didn ’ t play against Everton .
“ It ’ s not a blessing in disguise , we wanted to go through .
Of course , our big time priority is the Premier League , but we wanted to go through .
”

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Slaven Bilic was pleased enough with West Brom’s 90-minute display, if not the outcome of their penalty shoot-out, as they bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round to Championship Brentford.
If Albion are to end their silverware drought this year - a period that has lasted more than 50 years - it won’t be in this competition after the Bees prevailed 5-4 in the shoot-out, following an entertaining 2-2 draw in normal time.
Hal Robson-Kanu’s penalty double was cancelled out by an Emiliano Marcondes stunner and a spot-kick from Albion academy product Marcus Forss. A run of 11 successfully converted penalties ended when David Raya denied Grady Diangana.
Bilic saw enough from his players to encourage him, and maintained that Cedric Kipre could count himself unfortunate for his part in the awarding of the penalty that Forss plundered.
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“Especially at 2-1, we didn’t look like a team who was hanging onto the lead,” Bilic said. “We were quite comfortable, searching to score the third one.
“There are no hard feelings, but it wasn’t a penalty from Cedric - it was a great challenge with great timing. Unfortunately the ref gave it. After that, the penalties are always a bit of a lottery.
“Very disappointed with the result, but very pleased with the way we played as a team - there were a few very good individual performances.”
Much is made of the idea that clubs such as Albion, who will naturally prioritise their Premier League campaign and survival, don’t give much thought to competitions such as this cup.
As has been already mentioned, Baggies supporters have waited years - certainly generations - to see their club lift a major trophy, even if the league form nowadays does indeed take precedence over all else.
Bilic waved away the notion that their premature exit from this competition was a ‘blessing in disguise’, however.
“We wanted to go through,” he insisted. “You want to win every game and we have a big enough squad to. That game, against Fulham or Sheff Wed, we wouldn’t have had to travel.
“It doesn’t harm your training - this is perfect training, and preparation for the Chelsea game for the players who didn’t play against Everton.
“It’s not a blessing in disguise, we wanted to go through. Of course, our big time priority is the Premier League, but we wanted to go through.”


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Nelson Semedo posts message ahead of Wolves transfer

Nelson Semedo has confirmed his departure from Barcelona as he closes in a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Wolves have agreed to sign the Portugal international from the La Liga side for around £30million .
The 26-year-old will arrive as a direct replacement for Matt Doherty , who ended his decade-long stay at Molineux to join Tottenham earlier in the transfer window .
The move has not yet been formally confirmed by Wolves but Semedo took to social media to announce his Barca exit on Tuesday evening .
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It is always up-to-date with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google Play Store and App Store In a post on Instagram , he wrote : `` Thank you very much Barcelona for giving me the opportunity to live the dream of wearing this shirt , of playing in Camp Nou , of learning and enjoying the best in the world .
`` Thank you for making me grow as a player and as a person .
They were three wonderful years that I will never forget .
`` Thank my colleagues , staff , fans and all the people who helped me since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you the best luck in the world .
Semedo , who made over 100 appearances for Barca after joining from Benfica in 2017 , was made available for transfer following the arrival of Dutch coach Ronald Koeman and he is , of course , a client of Jorge Mendes .
Reports in the Spanish press confirmed the full-back missed training on Monday ahead of his move to England .
Nuno Espirito Santo was quizzed about the deal after the defeat to Manchester City and remained typically tight-lipped .
“ We had our targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
“ We are working on them .
I 'm sorry but I can not go much further than this .
Let ’ s wait for things to be clear .
“ Until the transfer window is closed we must balance our squad .
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Nelson Semedo has confirmed his departure from Barcelona as he closes in a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves have agreed to sign the Portugal international from the La Liga side for around £30million.
The 26-year-old will arrive as a direct replacement for Matt Doherty, who ended his decade-long stay at Molineux to join Tottenham earlier in the transfer window.
The move has not yet been formally confirmed by Wolves but Semedo took to social media to announce his Barca exit on Tuesday evening.
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In a post on Instagram, he wrote: "Thank you very much Barcelona for giving me the opportunity to live the dream of wearing this shirt, of playing in Camp Nou, of learning and enjoying the best in the world.
"Thank you for making me grow as a player and as a person. They were three wonderful years that I will never forget.
"Thank my colleagues, staff, fans and all the people who helped me since I arrived until today. I wish you the best luck in the world.
"Eternally gratifying. Long live Barca!"
Semedo, who made over 100 appearances for Barca after joining from Benfica in 2017, was made available for transfer following the arrival of Dutch coach Ronald Koeman and he is, of course, a client of Jorge Mendes.
Reports in the Spanish press confirmed the full-back missed training on Monday ahead of his move to England.
Nuno Espirito Santo was quizzed about the deal after the defeat to Manchester City and remained typically tight-lipped.
“We had our targets identified and we have them,” he said. “We are working on them. I'm sorry but I cannot go much further than this. Let’s wait for things to be clear.
“Until the transfer window is closed we must balance our squad.”


birminghammail--2020-09-22--A Panenka and promise: Chelsea loanee Gallagher's Albion debut

West Brom have bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round after Grady Diangana ’ s penalty miss in a high quality shoot-out saw Championship side Brentford head through .
Slaven Bilic opted to make 11 changes to his side , with no Ahmed Hegazi or Kamil Grosicki involved for one reason or another .
Conor Gallagher and Branislav Ivanovic were handed their full debuts for the club having arrived earlier in the month .
For Gallagher , it was his first opportunity to impress as his loan spell kicked off with disappointment .
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So Albion were patient , knowing that - after his performances in the Championship - Gallagher would likely be available to a top flight outfit this season .
There was interest from Leeds and Aston Villa , and Crystal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a medical .
After a series of events that involved Michy Batshuayi , Gallagher ’ s Chelsea teammate , making for Palace instead , Gallagher was free to head for the West Midlands .
He wasn ’ t registered in time to face Everton and , bearing in mind he is to be ineligible to face parent club Chelsea this weekend , Bilic saw fit to utilise him against the Bees .
Simply , the youthful midfielder was brought in to add bite and extra legs into that particular department of the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gallagher left a lasting impression on fans and teammates at both Charlton and Swansea , and they were such attributes that attracted Albion .
Livermore and Sawyers have been leant on for pretty much the entirety of Bilic ’ s reign to date - now , he has a fresh , genuine , option for a starting XI role - be that alongside the aforementioned pair or in place of one of them .
“ I called Frank Lampard .
It ’ s good , we played together and he is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager but as a friend also , so he helped us , ” Bilic explained .
“ But the player wanted to come , he has got his plan for a young boy which is amazing .
He knows this is a great opportunity for him and a great opportunity to make that step forward.
” How he played here This will have given Bilic plenty to think about .
From the off , Gallagher was a nuisance and buzzed around the Hawthorns turf as if he ’ d done it 100 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the blue and white stripes , even if those who surrounded him here might not get too many top flight run-outs in the coming months - certainly not as many as he himself will be hoping for .
Within 90 seconds , Gallagher could ’ ve had a goal to his name - Matty Phillips picked him out on the edge of the area , but his first time effort curled over the bar .
He combined well with Rekeem Harper and Kyle Edwards in midfield as he sought to get close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support him .
Gallagher has no problems in getting stuck in and came away with the ball after a couple of victorious 50-50s .
One excellent cross-field ball lingered in the memory .
All that was missing , by the end , was that elusive goal - he might ’ ve had a hat-trick on another night - though with that said , the confidence was clearly oozing as he cheekily dinked his penalty home .
Gallagher can ’ t play against Chelsea as already mentioned this coming weekend , so he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s an ideal opportunity , after all , to get used to his new surroundings in a competitive match with no Premier League points on the line .
It means that his first top flight chance could come at Southampton at the end of the month , while his first Premier League home match will likely be against Burnley in mid-October .
Gallagher ’ s inclusion will depend on how Bilic sees his Baggies setting up going forwards ; if he maintains a three-man defence , then Gallagher will be expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sawyers or captain Jake Livermore .
Alternatively , Gallagher ’ s arrival hands Bilic the option of packing the midfield and utilising all three individuals .

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West Brom have bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round after Grady Diangana’s penalty miss in a high quality shoot-out saw Championship side Brentford head through.
Slaven Bilic opted to make 11 changes to his side, with no Ahmed Hegazi or Kamil Grosicki involved for one reason or another. Conor Gallagher and Branislav Ivanovic were handed their full debuts for the club having arrived earlier in the month.
For Gallagher, it was his first opportunity to impress as his loan spell kicked off with disappointment.
Here is how he played, and the story of his move to The Hawthorns.
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The interest
Albion wanted to bring Gallagher to The Hawthorns in the January transfer window to boost their midfield options in their quest for promotion, but it was understood that Chelsea wished to distribute him to a side where he’d play every week - that wasn't guaranteed at Albion, where Jake Livermore and Romaine Sawyers were key components of Bilic’s side.
So Albion were patient, knowing that - after his performances in the Championship - Gallagher would likely be available to a top flight outfit this season. There was interest from Leeds and Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace welcomed him to Selhurst Park for a medical.
After a series of events that involved Michy Batshuayi, Gallagher’s Chelsea teammate, making for Palace instead, Gallagher was free to head for the West Midlands.
He wasn’t registered in time to face Everton and, bearing in mind he is to be ineligible to face parent club Chelsea this weekend, Bilic saw fit to utilise him against the Bees.
Why Gallagher was signed
Simply, the youthful midfielder was brought in to add bite and extra legs into that particular department of the squad, where it had been previously lacking.
Gallagher left a lasting impression on fans and teammates at both Charlton and Swansea, and they were such attributes that attracted Albion.
Livermore and Sawyers have been leant on for pretty much the entirety of Bilic’s reign to date - now, he has a fresh, genuine, option for a starting XI role - be that alongside the aforementioned pair or in place of one of them.
“I called Frank Lampard. It’s good, we played together and he is a top man, not only as a manager but as a friend also, so he helped us,” Bilic explained.
“But the player wanted to come, he has got his plan for a young boy which is amazing. He knows this is a great opportunity for him and a great opportunity to make that step forward.”
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How he played here
This will have given Bilic plenty to think about. From the off, Gallagher was a nuisance and buzzed around the Hawthorns turf as if he’d done it 100 times before.
He already looks at home in the blue and white stripes, even if those who surrounded him here might not get too many top flight run-outs in the coming months - certainly not as many as he himself will be hoping for.
Within 90 seconds, Gallagher could’ve had a goal to his name - Matty Phillips picked him out on the edge of the area, but his first time effort curled over the bar.
He combined well with Rekeem Harper and Kyle Edwards in midfield as he sought to get close enough to lone frontman Hal Robson-Kanu to support him.
Gallagher has no problems in getting stuck in and came away with the ball after a couple of victorious 50-50s. One excellent cross-field ball lingered in the memory.
All that was missing, by the end, was that elusive goal - he might’ve had a hat-trick on another night - though with that said, the confidence was clearly oozing as he cheekily dinked his penalty home.
What next?
Gallagher can’t play against Chelsea as already mentioned this coming weekend, so he was always likely to feature here; it’s an ideal opportunity, after all, to get used to his new surroundings in a competitive match with no Premier League points on the line.
It means that his first top flight chance could come at Southampton at the end of the month, while his first Premier League home match will likely be against Burnley in mid-October.
Gallagher’s inclusion will depend on how Bilic sees his Baggies setting up going forwards; if he maintains a three-man defence, then Gallagher will be expected to get the nod over one of Romaine Sawyers or captain Jake Livermore.
Alternatively, Gallagher’s arrival hands Bilic the option of packing the midfield and utilising all three individuals.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--West Brom player ratings: Gallagher shines despite penalty woes

West Brom have bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round after Grady Diangana ’ s penalty miss in a high quality shoot-out saw Championship side Brentford head through .
Two spot-kicks from Hal Robson-Kanu in normal time had handed Albion the lead on two occasions , but the Bees replied through Emiliano Marcondes - with a wonder strike - and then a penalty of his own from Marcus Forss .
Slaven Bilic opted to make 11 changes to his side , with no Ahmed Hegazi or Kamil Grosicki involved for one reason or another .
Conor Gallagher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debuts for the club having arrived earlier in the month .
Albion broke the deadlock shortly after the break .
Robson-Kanu took advantage of a defensive error and raced through on goal , only to be brought down just as he prepared to pull the trigger .
Referee Darren England pointed to the spot .
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That advantage was wiped out within two minutes - and in some style , too .
Tariq Fosu crossed a ball to the back post , which Charlie Goode nodded back into the danger zone .
Marcondes , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then unleashed a perfectly executed overhead kick which hit the underside of the crossbar and left Button with no chance .
Back came Albion , and within ten minutes there were ahead again .
Gallagher , impressing on debut , slipped in winger Edwards on the edge of the area and he raced to the byline before being upended .
Robson-Kanu converted once more without any worries .
The second half pendulum continued to swing , though .
Forss , a former Albion academy product , tucked home his own spot-kick after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a foul inside the box - replays suggested it was a soft penalty to award .
Albion pushed forward in the dying embers , and Gallagher might ’ ve done better after good work from Edwards and Grady Diangana , but a penalty shoot-out loomed large .
Though Charlie Austin , Gallagher , Kyle Edwards and Conor Townsend all converted superbly , Diangana saw his saved by David Raya and the visitors prevailed 5-4 .
Here is how we rated the players .
He doesn ’ t hold back .
Button rushed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up almost injuring teammate Kipre !
Won a header on the edge of his area too , with Albion ’ s defence under pressure .
Not much to be done about Marcondes ’ wonder strike , or Forss ’ emphatic penalty .
Intelligent little flick into Gallagher ’ s path on the edge of the box almost bore an assist .
Kept things simple , tended to his defensive duties without too many concerns , though Fosu kept him on his toes .
Cleared one shot off the line .
With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down Peltier ’ s side .
The low key defensive addition compared to his partner here , but Kipre impressed again .
He was particularly relaxed on the ball and dealt with Brentford ’ s forward movements in the first period , but was adjudged to have committed the foul for the Brentford penalty .
Looked a little ragged in the second .
A debut for the experienced Serb , who was in the right place to clear Albion ’ s lines early doors as Brentford attacked .
Ivanovic was as committed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackles and aerial duels .
Won one crunching tackle while running back towards his goal , demonstrating his reading of the game .
Once or twice , his passing into the final third didn ’ t come off and he had his hands full with Henry , who overlapped down Albion ’ s left .
Some very composed footwork one more than one occasion to get Albion on their way upfield .
Sat the deepest of the midfielders , shielding the defence .
After getting a run-out at Everton last weekend , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at one stage , but he soldiered on .
Defensive steel was on show when he completed two headed clearances in the space of 10 seconds .
With the ball , he often fed Harper and Gallagher .
It was a really decent showing from young Harper in the first half .
He moved the ball around with zest and showed willing .
Competed well against an energetic midfield which was boosted in the second half by first team players .
A debut for Gallagher , who might ’ ve scored within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later into the first half .
Very busy , he buzzed around the pitch and showed for the ball .
Wonderfully executed cross-field ball to find Phillips stood out .
All that was missing was a goal - he had three attempts , and a couple of them ought to have been better .
Promising beginning as he bustled past his full-back and picked out Gallagher , who failed to convert .
At the start of second period he showed signs of getting back to his best , which we haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision or shot let him down once or twice .
From the off , and much like last week , Edwards looked sharp in possession of the ball and gave Rico Henry - out of position on the right - plenty to think about .
His quick feet earned Albion a penalty when he danced into the box .
A different role here - was one of two centre forwards against Harrogate , but here he was asked to play a lone forward role .
Showed real determination in a promising Albion move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Took his penalty so coolly after being brought down .
Did it again ten minutes later .
Got on the wrong side of Henry and the following foul earned a caution , but he generally looked more comfortable against lesser opponents than Everton .
Wonderful close control and a skilful back-heel to boot in his cameo .
A shame he couldn ’ t convert his penalty .

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West Brom have bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the third round after Grady Diangana’s penalty miss in a high quality shoot-out saw Championship side Brentford head through.
Two spot-kicks from Hal Robson-Kanu in normal time had handed Albion the lead on two occasions, but the Bees replied through Emiliano Marcondes - with a wonder strike - and then a penalty of his own from Marcus Forss.
Slaven Bilic opted to make 11 changes to his side, with no Ahmed Hegazi or Kamil Grosicki involved for one reason or another. Conor Gallagher and Branislav Ivanovic were handed their full debuts for the club having arrived earlier in the month.
Albion broke the deadlock shortly after the break. Robson-Kanu took advantage of a defensive error and raced through on goal, only to be brought down just as he prepared to pull the trigger. Referee Darren England pointed to the spot.
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Robson-Kanu calmly sat Raya down and slotted into the net, giving the hosts the advantage.
That advantage was wiped out within two minutes - and in some style, too. Tariq Fosu crossed a ball to the back post, which Charlie Goode nodded back into the danger zone.
Marcondes, who had a second to tee it up, then unleashed a perfectly executed overhead kick which hit the underside of the crossbar and left Button with no chance.
Back came Albion, and within ten minutes there were ahead again. Gallagher, impressing on debut, slipped in winger Edwards on the edge of the area and he raced to the byline before being upended. Robson-Kanu converted once more without any worries.
The second half pendulum continued to swing, though. Forss, a former Albion academy product, tucked home his own spot-kick after Cedric Kipre was adjudged to have committed a foul inside the box - replays suggested it was a soft penalty to award.
Albion pushed forward in the dying embers, and Gallagher might’ve done better after good work from Edwards and Grady Diangana, but a penalty shoot-out loomed large.
Though Charlie Austin, Gallagher, Kyle Edwards and Conor Townsend all converted superbly, Diangana saw his saved by David Raya and the visitors prevailed 5-4.
Here is how we rated the players.
Button 6
He doesn’t hold back. Button rushed out of his box to deny Fosu and ended up almost injuring teammate Kipre! Won a header on the edge of his area too, with Albion’s defence under pressure. Not much to be done about Marcondes’ wonder strike, or Forss’ emphatic penalty.
Peltier 6
Intelligent little flick into Gallagher’s path on the edge of the box almost bore an assist. Kept things simple, tended to his defensive duties without too many concerns, though Fosu kept him on his toes. Cleared one shot off the line. With the game stretched, Fosu had more joy down Peltier’s side.
Kipre 6
The low key defensive addition compared to his partner here, but Kipre impressed again. He was particularly relaxed on the ball and dealt with Brentford’s forward movements in the first period, but was adjudged to have committed the foul for the Brentford penalty. Looked a little ragged in the second.
Ivanovic 7
A debut for the experienced Serb, who was in the right place to clear Albion’s lines early doors as Brentford attacked. Ivanovic was as committed as you might expect, launching himself into tackles and aerial duels. Won one crunching tackle while running back towards his goal, demonstrating his reading of the game.
Townsend 6
Once or twice, his passing into the final third didn’t come off and he had his hands full with Henry, who overlapped down Albion’s left. Some very composed footwork one more than one occasion to get Albion on their way upfield.
Field 7
Sat the deepest of the midfielders, shielding the defence. After getting a run-out at Everton last weekend, this was another positive showing. Required treatment at one stage, but he soldiered on.
Defensive steel was on show when he completed two headed clearances in the space of 10 seconds. With the ball, he often fed Harper and Gallagher.
Harper 7
It was a really decent showing from young Harper in the first half. He moved the ball around with zest and showed willing. Competed well against an energetic midfield which was boosted in the second half by first team players.
Gallagher 7
A debut for Gallagher, who might’ve scored within the first two minutes. Tested Raya again later into the first half. Very busy, he buzzed around the pitch and showed for the ball. Wonderfully executed cross-field ball to find Phillips stood out.
All that was missing was a goal - he had three attempts, and a couple of them ought to have been better.
Phillips 7
Promising beginning as he bustled past his full-back and picked out Gallagher, who failed to convert. At the start of second period he showed signs of getting back to his best, which we haven’t seen for a while. His final decision or shot let him down once or twice.
Edwards 7
From the off, and much like last week, Edwards looked sharp in possession of the ball and gave Rico Henry - out of position on the right - plenty to think about. His quick feet earned Albion a penalty when he danced into the box.
Robson-Kanu 7
A different role here - was one of two centre forwards against Harrogate, but here he was asked to play a lone forward role. Showed real determination in a promising Albion move that Harper eventually won a corner from.
Took his penalty so coolly after being brought down. Did it again ten minutes later.
Subs
O’Shea (for Ivanovic 59) 6
Got on the wrong side of Henry and the following foul earned a caution, but he generally looked more comfortable against lesser opponents than Everton.
Diangana (for Phillips 71) 6
Wonderful close control and a skilful back-heel to boot in his cameo. A shame he couldn’t convert his penalty.
Austin (for Robson-Kanu 86)
Subs not used: Bond, Furlong, Sawyers, Pereira
Brentford : Raya; Thompson, Sorensen, Goode, Henry; Baptiste, Zamburek (Dasilva 66), Marcondes (Toney 71), Fosu, Forss, Canos (Norgaard 66)
Subs not used: Daniels, Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Dervisoglu
GOALS
Albion - Robson-Kanu 56 pen, pen 66; Brentford - Marcondes 58, Forss pen 73
The ref: Darren England
Up next: Chelsea (h) - Saturday 26 September, 17:30 KO


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Prime Minister could bring in army to support police tackling covid flouters

The Prime Minister could bring in the British Army to support extra police in enforcing Covid rules .
Boris Johnson promised to put more police back on the streets with the army stepping in as ‘ backfill if necessary.
’ He announced the measure as part of a raft of new restrictions- which stopped well short of another national lockdown - announced to halt the rise of infections in the crucial winter months .
He outlined the measure in a pre-recorded television address from Downing Street on Tuesday evening ( September 22 ) .
Mr Johnson said : “ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus now , and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules , we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000 .
“ We will put more police out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary.
” Earlier in the day , he announced that hospitality venues including pubs would be ordered to close at 10pm and to offer table service only , while office workers were being asked to work from home .
Tough £10,000 fines are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules designed to slow the spread of the deadly virus .
The initial fine for failing to wear a face covering when required has doubled to £200 .
Mr Johnson said : “ Though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now , and the risks over winter , they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring , when we have not only the hope of a vaccine , but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will be able to be tested in minutes so they can do more of the things they love .
“ That ’ s the hope ; that ’ s the dream .
It ’ s hard , but it ’ s attainable , and we are working as hard as we can to get there .
“ But until we do , we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other , to protect each other .
“ Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour .
“ If we follow these simple rules together , we will get through this winter together .
“ There are unquestionably difficult months to come .

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The Prime Minister could bring in the British Army to support extra police in enforcing Covid rules.
Boris Johnson promised to put more police back on the streets with the army stepping in as ‘backfill if necessary.’
He announced the measure as part of a raft of new restrictions- which stopped well short of another national lockdown - announced to halt the rise of infections in the crucial winter months.
He outlined the measure in a pre-recorded television address from Downing Street on Tuesday evening (September 22).
Mr Johnson said:“That’s why we need to suppress the virus now, and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules, we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000.
“We will put more police out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary.”
Earlier in the day, he announced that hospitality venues including pubs would be ordered to close at 10pm and to offer table service only, while office workers were being asked to work from home.
Tough £10,000 fines are being introduced for businesses that fail to follow rules designed to slow the spread of the deadly virus.
The initial fine for failing to wear a face covering when required has doubled to £200.
Mr Johnson said: “Though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now, and the risks over winter, they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring, when we have not only the hope of a vaccine, but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet - of mass testing so efficient that people will be able to be tested in minutes so they can do more of the things they love.
“That’s the hope; that’s the dream. It’s hard, but it’s attainable, and we are working as hard as we can to get there.
“But until we do, we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other, to protect each other.
“Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour.
“If we follow these simple rules together, we will get through this winter together.
“There are unquestionably difficult months to come.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Willenhall pupils to self-isolate after teacher tests positive for Covid

A secondary school in Willenhall has advised a group of students to stay home after a positive Covid-19 result .
Pupils in the year eight bubble of Willenhall E-Act Academy must self-isolate for 14 days .
It comes after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus .
The school reassured parents that strict safety measures have been put in place .
Headteacher Mr Bhugvandeen out sent a letter detailing the update .
The letter reads : `` I am writing to you as we have been made aware that a member of staff has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19 and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
`` I am sure you will join me in wishing our colleague a swift recovery .
We have since been working closely with Public Health England who have advised us that as robust safety measures are in place at the academy , including social distancing and the arrangement of students and staff into bubbles to limit contact between individuals , the Academy can remain open to all others .
`` For information , the teacher was based in the year 8 bubble and will therefore have had no contact with students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , please rest assured that we are taking every precaution here at the academy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our students and staff , including regular and focused cleaning of the academy , social distancing and ensuring good hand and respiratory hygiene . ''

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A secondary school in Willenhall has advised a group of students to stay home after a positive Covid-19 result.
Pupils in the year eight bubble of Willenhall E-Act Academy must self-isolate for 14 days.
It comes after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus.
The school reassured parents that strict safety measures have been put in place.
Headteacher Mr Bhugvandeen out sent a letter detailing the update.
The letter reads: "I am writing to you as we have been made aware that a member of staff has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19 and is therefore self-isolating for a period of 10 days.
"I am sure you will join me in wishing our colleague a swift recovery. We have since been working closely with Public Health England who have advised us that as robust safety measures are in place at the academy, including social distancing and the arrangement of students and staff into bubbles to limit contact between individuals, the Academy can remain open to all others.
"For information, the teacher was based in the year 8 bubble and will therefore have had no contact with students in other year groups.
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"Furthermore, please rest assured that we are taking every precaution here at the academy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our students and staff, including regular and focused cleaning of the academy, social distancing and ensuring good hand and respiratory hygiene."


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Man charged after dog killed in German Shepherd attack

A pensioner has been charged after two German Shepherds ravaged a smaller dog to death .
The animal attack happened @ @ @ @ @ Rubery area .
The smaller dog succumbed to its injuries from the attack and later @ @ @ @ @ 65 , the owner of the two dogs , believed to be German Shepherds , @ @ @ @ @ with the incident .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : “ Following an @ @ @ @ @ been charged with two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of @ @ @ @ @ Ronald Tyler from Rednal Hill Lane , Rubery , was also charged with criminal damage @ @ @ @ @ 14 in Beacon View , where two dogs , believed to be German Shepherds , @ @ @ @ @ The injured dog later died .
“ The 65-year-old is due to appear at Kidderminster @ @ @ @ @ .
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A pensioner has been charged after two German Shepherds ravaged a smaller dog to death.
The animal attack happened in Beacon View in the Rubery area.
The smaller dog succumbed to its injuries from the attack and later died.
Ronald Tyler, 65, the owner of the two dogs, believed to be German Shepherds, has been charged in connection with the incident.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “Following an investigation, a man has been charged with two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.
“Ronald Tyler from Rednal Hill Lane, Rubery, was also charged with criminal damage following an incident on August 14 in Beacon View, where two dogs, believed to be German Shepherds, attacked a smaller dog. The injured dog later died.
“The 65-year-old is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on December 22.”


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Boris Johnson's televised Coronavirus speech in full

Good evening , the struggle against covid is the single biggest crisis the world has faced in my lifetime .
In less than a year this disease has killed almost a million people , and caused havoc to economies everywhere .
Here in the UK we mourn every person we have lost , and we grieve with their families .
And yet I am more certain than ever that this is a struggle that humanity will win , and we in this country will win – and to achieve what we must I want to talk to you directly tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none of them easy – and why we must take action now .
I know that we can succeed because we have succeeded before .
When the sickness took hold in this country in March , we pulled together in a spirit of national sacrifice and community .
We followed the guidance to the letter .
We stayed at home , protected the NHS , and saved thousands of lives .
And for months with those disciplines of social distancing we have kept that virus at bay .
But we have to acknowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ; and while the vast majority have complied with the rules there have been too many breaches – too many opportunities for our invisible enemy to slip through undetected .
The virus has started to spread again in an exponential way .
Infections are up , hospital admissions are climbing .
We can see what is happening in France and Spain , and we know , alas , that this virus is no less fatal than it was in the spring , and that the vast majority of our people are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of geometrical progression are shouting at us from the graphs that we risk many more deaths , many more families losing loved ones before their time ; and I know that faced with that risk the British people will want their government to continue to fight to protect them , you , and that is what we are doing , night and day .
And yet the single greatest weapon we bring to this fight is the common sense of the people themselves – the joint resolve of this country to work together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I set out a package of tougher measures in England – early closing for pubs , bars ; table service only ; closing businesses that are not covid secure ; expanding the use of face coverings , and new fines for those that fail to comply ; and once again asking office workers to work from home if they can while enforcing the rule of six indoors and outdoors – a tougher package of national measures combined with the potential for tougher local restrictions for areas already in lockdown .
I know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already carries the support of all the main parties in parliament .
After discussion with colleagues in the Devolved Administrations , I believe this broad approach is shared across the whole UK .
And to those who say we don ’ t need this stuff , and we should leave people to take their own risks , I say these risks are not our own .
The tragic reality of having covid is that your mild cough can be someone else ’ s death knell .
And as for the suggestion that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vulnerable – with all the suffering that would entail – I must tell you that this is just not realistic , because if you let the virus rip through the rest of the population it would inevitably find its way through to the elderly as well , and in much greater numbers .
That ’ s why we need to suppress the virus now , and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules , we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary .
And of course I am deeply , spiritually reluctant to make any of these impositions , or infringe anyone ’ s freedom , but unless we take action the risk is that we will have to go for tougher measures later , when the deaths have already mounted and we have a huge caseload of infection such as we had in the spring .
If we let this virus get out of control now , it would mean that our NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with cancer patients and millions of other non-covid medical needs .
And if we were forced into a new national lockdown , that would threaten not just jobs and livelihoods but the loving human contact on which we all depend .
It would mean renewed loneliness and confinement for the elderly and vulnerable , and ultimately it would threaten once again the education of our children .
We must do all we can to avoid going down that road again .
But if people don ’ t follow the rules we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reserve the right to go further .
We must take action now because a stitch in time saves nine ; and this way we can keep people in work , we can keep our shops and our schools open , and we can keep our country moving forward while we work together to suppress the virus .
That is our strategy , and if we can follow this package together , then I know we can succeed because in so many ways we are better prepared than before .
We have the PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the Nightingales , we have new medicines – pioneered in this country – that can help save lives .
And though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now , and the risks over winter , they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring , when we have not only the hope of a vaccine , but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet - of mass testing so efficient that people will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do more of the things they love .
That ’ s the hope ; that ’ s the dream .
It ’ s hard , but it ’ s attainable , and we are working as hard as we can to get there .
But until we do , we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other , to protect each other .
Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour .
If we follow these simple rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winter together .
There are unquestionably difficult months to come .
And the fight against covid is by no means over .
I have no doubt , however , that there are great days ahead .
But now is the time for us all to summon the discipline , and the resolve , and the spirit of togetherness that will carry us through .

Good evening, the struggle against covid is the single biggest crisis the world has faced in my lifetime.
In less than a year this disease has killed almost a million people, and caused havoc to economies everywhere.
Here in the UK we mourn every person we have lost, and we grieve with their families.
And yet I am more certain than ever that this is a struggle that humanity will win, and we in this country will win – and to achieve what we must I want to talk to you directly tonight about the choices that we face – none of them easy – and why we must take action now.
I know that we can succeed because we have succeeded before.
When the sickness took hold in this country in March, we pulled together in a spirit of national sacrifice and community. We followed the guidance to the letter. We stayed at home, protected the NHS, and saved thousands of lives.
And for months with those disciplines of social distancing we have kept that virus at bay.
But we have to acknowledge this this is a great and freedom-loving country; and while the vast majority have complied with the rules there have been too many breaches – too many opportunities for our invisible enemy to slip through undetected.
The virus has started to spread again in an exponential way. Infections are up, hospital admissions are climbing.
We can see what is happening in France and Spain, and we know, alas, that this virus is no less fatal than it was in the spring, and that the vast majority of our people are no less susceptible, and the iron laws of geometrical progression are shouting at us from the graphs that we risk many more deaths, many more families losing loved ones before their time;
and I know that faced with that risk the British people will want their government to continue to fight to protect them, you, and that is what we are doing, night and day. And yet the single greatest weapon we bring to this fight is the common sense of the people themselves – the joint resolve of this country to work together to suppress covid now.
So today I set out a package of tougher measures in England – early closing for pubs, bars; table service only; closing businesses that are not covid secure; expanding the use of face coverings, and new fines for those that fail to comply;
and once again asking office workers to work from home if they can while enforcing the rule of six indoors and outdoors – a tougher package of national measures combined with the potential for tougher local restrictions for areas already in lockdown. I know that this approach – robust but proportionate – already carries the support of all the main parties in parliament.
After discussion with colleagues in the Devolved Administrations, I believe this broad approach is shared across the whole UK. And to those who say we don’t need this stuff, and we should leave people to take their own risks, I say these risks are not our own.
The tragic reality of having covid is that your mild cough can be someone else’s death knell.
And as for the suggestion that we should simply lock up the elderly and the vulnerable – with all the suffering that would entail – I must tell you that this is just not realistic, because if you let the virus rip through the rest of the population it would inevitably find its way through to the elderly as well, and in much greater numbers.
That’s why we need to suppress the virus now, and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules, we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000. We will put more police out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary.
And of course I am deeply, spiritually reluctant to make any of these impositions, or infringe anyone’s freedom, but unless we take action the risk is that we will have to go for tougher measures later, when the deaths have already mounted and we have a huge caseload of infection such as we had in the spring.
If we let this virus get out of control now, it would mean that our NHS had no space – once again – to deal with cancer patients and millions of other non-covid medical needs.
And if we were forced into a new national lockdown, that would threaten not just jobs and livelihoods but the loving human contact on which we all depend.
It would mean renewed loneliness and confinement for the elderly and vulnerable, and ultimately it would threaten once again the education of our children. We must do all we can to avoid going down that road again.
But if people don’t follow the rules we have set out, then we must reserve the right to go further. We must take action now because a stitch in time saves nine; and this way we can keep people in work, we can keep our shops and our schools open, and we can keep our country moving forward while we work together to suppress the virus.
That is our strategy, and if we can follow this package together, then I know we can succeed because in so many ways we are better prepared than before.
We have the PPE, we have the beds, we have the Nightingales, we have new medicines – pioneered in this country – that can help save lives.
And though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now, and the risks over winter, they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring, when we have not only the hope of a vaccine, but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet - of mass testing so efficient that people will be able to be tested in minutes so they can do more of the things they love. That’s the hope; that’s the dream. It’s hard, but it’s attainable, and we are working as hard as we can to get there.
But until we do, we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other, to protect each other. Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour.
If we follow these simple rules together, we will get through this winter together. There are unquestionably difficult months to come.
And the fight against covid is by no means over. I have no doubt, however, that there are great days ahead.
But now is the time for us all to summon the discipline, and the resolve, and the spirit of togetherness that will carry us through.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Boris Johnson urges nation to follow the rules or risk second full lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned there are `` difficult months to come '' in the fight against Coronavirus and urged the nation to `` get through this winter together '' .
But he warned that the Government would impose more lockdown restrictions if people fail to follow the rules .
And he said the situation `` will be far better by the spring '' .
In a televised address to the nation , Mr Johnson said : `` If we were forced into a new national lockdown , that would threaten not just jobs and livelihoods but the loving human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It would mean renewed loneliness and confinement for the elderly and vulnerable , and ultimately it would threaten once again the education of our children .
We must do all we can to avoid going down that road again .
`` But if people don ’ t follow the rules we have set out , then we must reserve the right to go further . ''
The Prime Minister spoke following a surge in Coronavirus cases , which Government scientists warned could lead to 200 deaths each day , unless action is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he announced that hospitality venues including pubs would be ordered to close at 10pm and to offer table service only , while office workers were being asked to work from home .
Tough £10,000 fines are being introduced for businesses that fail to follow rules designed to slow the spread of the Covid-19 , and the initial fine for failing to wear a face covering when required has doubled to £200 .
The measures fall far short of the full national lockdown imposed by the Government in March , but Mr Johnson issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still possible .
Speaking in the pre-recorded televised statement , he said the current health crisis would last for months .
Mr Johnson said : `` Though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now , and the risks over winter , they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring , when we have not only the hope of a vaccine , but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet - of mass testing so efficient that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in minutes so they can do more of the things they love .
`` That ’ s the hope ; that ’ s the dream .
It ’ s hard , but it ’ s attainable , and we are working as hard as we can to get there .
`` But until we do , we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other , to protect each other .
Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules together , we will get through this winter together .
There are unquestionably difficult months to come .
`` And the fight against covid is by no means over .
I have no doubt , however , that there are great days ahead .
`` But now is the time for us all to summon the discipline , and the resolve , and the spirit of togetherness that will carry us through . ''
Describing the struggle to control the Covid-19 virus as `` the single biggest crisis the world has faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested cases had risen because too many people had broken the rules .
`` When the sickness took hold in this country in March , we pulled together in a spirit of national sacrifice and community .
We followed the guidance to the letter .
We stayed at home , protected the NHS , and saved thousands of lives .
`` And for months with those disciplines of social distancing we have kept that virus at bay .
`` But we have to acknowledge this this is a great and freedom-loving country ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the rules there have been too many breaches – too many opportunities for our invisible enemy to slip through undetected .
`` The virus has started to spread again in an exponential way .
Infections are up , hospital admissions are climbing . ''
The situation in France and Spain , which experienced a second wave of the virus before the UK , showed that it was just as deadly as ever , he said .
`` So today I set out a package of tougher measures in England – early closing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only ; closing businesses that are not covid secure ; expanding the use of face coverings , and new fines for those that fail to comply ; '' And once again asking office workers to work from home if they can while enforcing the rule of six indoors and outdoors – a tougher package of national measures combined with the potential for tougher local restrictions for areas already in lockdown .
I know that this approach – robust but proportionate – already carries the support of all the main parties in Parliament .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people that the country should simply attempt to protect the old and those with pre-existing medical conditions , while allowing the rest to live their lives as normal .
In this was attempted then the virus `` would inevitably find its way through to the elderly as well '' , he said .
`` That ’ s why we need to suppress the virus now , and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules , we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary . ''

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned there are "difficult months to come" in the fight against Coronavirus and urged the nation to "get through this winter together".
But he warned that the Government would impose more lockdown restrictions if people fail to follow the rules.
And he said the situation "will be far better by the spring".
In a televised address to the nation, Mr Johnson said: "If we were forced into a new national lockdown, that would threaten not just jobs and livelihoods but the loving human contact on which we all depend.
"It would mean renewed loneliness and confinement for the elderly and vulnerable, and ultimately it would threaten once again the education of our children. We must do all we can to avoid going down that road again.
"But if people don’t follow the rules we have set out, then we must reserve the right to go further."
The Prime Minister spoke following a surge in Coronavirus cases, which Government scientists warned could lead to 200 deaths each day, unless action is taken.
Earlier in the day, he announced that hospitality venues including pubs would be ordered to close at 10pm and to offer table service only, while office workers were being asked to work from home.
Tough £10,000 fines are being introduced for businesses that fail to follow rules designed to slow the spread of the Covid-19, and the initial fine for failing to wear a face covering when required has doubled to £200.
The measures fall far short of the full national lockdown imposed by the Government in March, but Mr Johnson issued a blunt warning that tougher measures were still possible.
Speaking in the pre-recorded televised statement, he said the current health crisis would last for months. Mr Johnson said: "Though our doctors and our medical advisers are rightly worried about the data now, and the risks over winter, they are unanimous that things will be far better by the spring, when we have not only the hope of a vaccine, but one day soon – and I must stress that we are not there yet - of mass testing so efficient that people will be able to be tested in minutes so they can do more of the things they love.
"That’s the hope; that’s the dream. It’s hard, but it’s attainable, and we are working as hard as we can to get there.
"But until we do, we must rely on our willingness to look out for each other, to protect each other. Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour.
"If we follow these simple rules together, we will get through this winter together. There are unquestionably difficult months to come.
"And the fight against covid is by no means over. I have no doubt, however, that there are great days ahead.
"But now is the time for us all to summon the discipline, and the resolve, and the spirit of togetherness that will carry us through."
Describing the struggle to control the Covid-19 virus as "the single biggest crisis the world has faced in my lifetime", Mr Johnson suggested cases had risen because too many people had broken the rules.
"When the sickness took hold in this country in March, we pulled together in a spirit of national sacrifice and community. We followed the guidance to the letter. We stayed at home, protected the NHS, and saved thousands of lives.
"And for months with those disciplines of social distancing we have kept that virus at bay.
"But we have to acknowledge this this is a great and freedom-loving country; and while the vast majority have complied with the rules there have been too many breaches – too many opportunities for our invisible enemy to slip through undetected.
"The virus has started to spread again in an exponential way. Infections are up, hospital admissions are climbing."
The situation in France and Spain, which experienced a second wave of the virus before the UK, showed that it was just as deadly as ever, he said.
"So today I set out a package of tougher measures in England – early closing for pubs, bars; table service only; closing businesses that are not covid secure; expanding the use of face coverings, and new fines for those that fail to comply;
"And once again asking office workers to work from home if they can while enforcing the rule of six indoors and outdoors – a tougher package of national measures combined with the potential for tougher local restrictions for areas already in lockdown. I know that this approach – robust but proportionate – already carries the support of all the main parties in Parliament."
He rejected the argument made by some people that the country should simply attempt to protect the old and those with pre-existing medical conditions, while allowing the rest to live their lives as normal. In this was attempted then the virus "would inevitably find its way through to the elderly as well", he said.
"That’s why we need to suppress the virus now, and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules, we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000. We will put more police out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary."


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birminghammail--2020-09-22--Guests asked to leave Wales' largest caravan park as local lockdown announced

Holidaymakers were tonight told to leave Wales ' largest caravan park immediately after a local lockdown was announced .
The owners of Trecco Bay caravan park in Porthcawl said the site was going into `` hibernation '' from 6pm and guests needed to vacate , reports Wales Online .
Trecco Bay is Europe 's largest holiday park and falls within the Bridgend council area which along with Merthyr , Newport and Blaenau Gwent was placed under new restrictions .
The rules mean that people can only enter or leave the area with a reasonable excuse .
Parkdean Resorts , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all holidaymakers and holiday home owners currently on the site have been asked to leave the park `` as soon as possible '' .
Holidaymakers will be offered a full refund , a credit note for 120per cent of their holiday price or the option to re-book a break at another park , the company said .
Guests due to travel to the park within the next two weeks have also been contacted and offered a refund .
Steve Richards , CEO of Parkdean Resorts , which owns Trecco Bay , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and jobs in Porthcawl who rely on the regular influx of tourists to the area and , of course it will mean many hard working Welsh people who account for over 90 % of our guests , will now not be able to enjoy a well-earned break . ''
Gavin Selby and Sheree Wass - along with baby Levi -from Swansea , had arrived at the site a few days ago .
Mr Selby said : “ The first we heard about it was at 4pm when someone started banging on our caravan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus .
“ My dad came and took all our stuff back home but couldn ’ t fit in the car .
We are going to have wait here in the meantime before we can get a lift .
“ How do I feel about it ?
We should have been given more notice about it really .
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Holidaymakers were tonight told to leave Wales' largest caravan park immediately after a local lockdown was announced.
The owners of Trecco Bay caravan park in Porthcawl said the site was going into "hibernation" from 6pm and guests needed to vacate, reports Wales Online.
Trecco Bay is Europe's largest holiday park and falls within the Bridgend council area which along with Merthyr, Newport and Blaenau Gwent was placed under new restrictions.
The rules mean that people can only enter or leave the area with a reasonable excuse.
Parkdean Resorts, the company which runs the site, said all holidaymakers and holiday home owners currently on the site have been asked to leave the park "as soon as possible".
Holidaymakers will be offered a full refund, a credit note for 120per cent of their holiday price or the option to re-book a break at another park, the company said.
Guests due to travel to the park within the next two weeks have also been contacted and offered a refund.
Steve Richards, CEO of Parkdean Resorts, which owns Trecco Bay, said: "This closure will affect many businesses and jobs in Porthcawl who rely on the regular influx of tourists to the area and, of course it will mean many hard working Welsh people who account for over 90% of our guests, will now not be able to enjoy a well-earned break."
Gavin Selby and Sheree Wass - along with baby Levi -from Swansea, had arrived at the site a few days ago.
Mr Selby said: “The first we heard about it was at 4pm when someone started banging on our caravan door saying we had to leave because of the virus.
“My dad came and took all our stuff back home but couldn’t fit in the car. We are going to have wait here in the meantime before we can get a lift.
“How do I feel about it? We should have been given more notice about it really.”


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Boss gives Ismaila Sarr update amid Aston Villa transfer claims

Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admits Ismaila Sarr is not currently part of his plans because of the transfer speculation surrounding the winger .
Reports on Tuesday claim Aston Villa are ready to rival Liverpool to sign the 22 year-old before next month 's transfer deadline .
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon on Saturday to boost Dean Smith 's options out wide but France Football state a move for Sarr is being considered despite Jurgen Klopp 's side already having 'agreed ' a deal to take him to Anfield .
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He said : “ At this moment I can not count on them .
That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play .
“ So what will happen before the end of the transfer window ?
Will they be with us or not ?
From the moment when I have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watford FC , I start to count on them and I start thinking about him .
“ If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I don ’ t count on him and I don ’ t think about him.
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Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admits Ismaila Sarr is not currently part of his plans because of the transfer speculation surrounding the winger.
Reports on Tuesday claim Aston Villa are ready to rival Liverpool to sign the 22 year-old before next month's transfer deadline.
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon on Saturday to boost Dean Smith's options out wide but France Football state a move for Sarr is being considered despite Jurgen Klopp's side already having 'agreed' a deal to take him to Anfield.
Sarr is Watford's record arrival having cost £30million from Ligue 1 side Rennes last year and the Hornets are said to be demanding north of that figure to sell the Senegal international.
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Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also expected to leave Watford - in his press conference ahead of Tuesday's defeat to Newport County in the Carabao Cup.
He said: “At this moment I cannot count on them. That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play.
“So what will happen before the end of the transfer window? Will they be with us or not? From the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC, I start to count on them and I start thinking about him.
“If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I don’t count on him and I don’t think about him.”
Sarr, who grabbed six goals and six assists last season, has been widely tipped to return to the Premier League after Watford's relegation to the Championship.
He was also linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester United, Everton and Crystal Palace earlier in the summer.