birminghammail--2020-03-14--Bullring and city centre 'just so eerie' - many shoppers stay away amid coronavirus fears

Saturdays are usually a super busy day in the city centre but this morning , it was eerily quiet .
On our visit to the Bullring , although there were a lot of people around there were nowhere near the crowds we usually have to push through on a Saturday .
A shopper who had travelled from Nottingham to visit the Bullring said she was making the most of being able to walk around comfortably for a change .
The woman who did not wish to be named said : `` It 's an awful thing to say but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how I can move around easily and quickly .
I work in the week so when I come to the Bullring , it 's always on a Saturday and it 's always so hectic '' '' I 'm not really worried about coronavirus so it did n't put me off shopping .
Clearly it has put some people off .
Maybe it will get busier later on . ''
We spotted a man walking through the Bullring on his way to work - wearing a face mask and latex gloves .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named told us : '' I 'm generally a germ phobic so I 'm even more so now .
I work in a shop where we have a lot of contact with the public , advising them on using beauty products and we 've been told to continually wash our hands to be as clean as possible .
`` I do n't have to wear the gloves for work but I want to take the extra precautions . ''
A Bullring stall holder added : `` It is usually so busy on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over the last few days it has definitely got quieter .
We 'll have to wait and see if it carries on .
I hope not . ''
Jordan Quinlan lives and works in the city centre .
He told us : `` I 've never known it to be so quiet .
It is just so eerie !
Friday was dead .
`` Last Friday and Saturday was very busy in town so to see it like this is a shock .
My local coffee shop is usually heaving at this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think more young people will still come into the city centre so it will will get busier .
It 's the older people that need to be careful .
`` COVID-19 does n't bother me .
I ’ m not a high risk category and don ’ t have any contact with high risk people , I ’ m content to carry on as normal , with the exception of trying to eat out more or grab a coffee at a cafe rather than making it at home to try to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really suffering . ''
On Corporation Street , close to the now closed Apple store , a hairdresser from nearby Apple Hair and Beauty in Burlington Arcade was taking photos of the lack of people around .
She said : `` I just popped out and am so shocked at how deserted it feels !
I had to take a picture !
It is never ever like this on a Saturday .
`` We 're feeling the effects at the salon - we have had a few last minute cancellations after Thursday 's @ @ @ @ @

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Saturdays are usually a super busy day in the city centre but this morning, it was eerily quiet.
On our visit to the Bullring, although there were a lot of people around there were nowhere near the crowds we usually have to push through on a Saturday.
A shopper who had travelled from Nottingham to visit the Bullring said she was making the most of being able to walk around comfortably for a change.
The woman who did not wish to be named said: "It's an awful thing to say but I'm actually enjoying how quiet it is and how I can move around easily and quickly. I work in the week so when I come to the Bullring, it's always on a Saturday and it's always so hectic"
"I'm not really worried about coronavirus so it didn't put me off shopping. Clearly it has put some people off. Maybe it will get busier later on."
We spotted a man walking through the Bullring on his way to work - wearing a face mask and latex gloves.
The man who did not wish to be named told us:" I'm generally a germ phobic so I'm even more so now. I work in a shop where we have a lot of contact with the public, advising them on using beauty products and we've been told to continually wash our hands to be as clean as possible.
"I don't have to wear the gloves for work but I want to take the extra precautions."
A Bullring stall holder added: "It is usually so busy on a Saturday - people can't move! Over the last few days it has definitely got quieter. We'll have to wait and see if it carries on. I hope not."
One man who lives and works in the city centre. He told us: "I've never known it to be so quiet. It is just so eerie! Friday was dead.
"Last Friday and Saturday was very busy in town so to see it like this is a shock. My local coffee shop is usually heaving at this time - but today it was empty. I think more young people will still come into the city centre so it will will get busier. It's the older people that need to be careful.
"COVID-19 doesn't bother me. I’m not a high risk category and don’t have any contact with high risk people, I’m content to carry on as normal, with the exception of trying to eat out more or grab a coffee at a cafe rather than making it at home to try to support local independents. I hear restaurants are really suffering."
On Corporation Street, close to the now closed Apple store, a hairdresser from nearby Apple Hair and Beauty in Burlington Arcade was taking photos of the lack of people around.
She said: "I just popped out and am so shocked at how deserted it feels! I had to take a picture! It is never ever like this on a Saturday.
"We're feeling the effects at the salon - we have had a few last minute cancellations after Thursday's updated government advice."


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Aston Villa's survival hopes have received a big show of support

Aston Villa 's relegation battle could be over with a couple of wins says football pundit and former claret and blue striker , Chris Sutton .
The former striker claims that to end the Premier League as it is due to coronavirus , would be a massive issue where Villa are concerned .
He stated : `` If we were to cancel the FA Cup , Champions League and Europa League and say no one will be declared winners of those competitions this season , then we could live with that .
`` But to cancel this Premier League campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relegate Bournemouth , Aston Villa and Norwich , would open up a can of worms .
`` Why ?
Namely because of Villa , their game in hand and the money involved in all of this .
Win that extra match and Dean Smith 's side would be 16th .
`` They 'd be safe .
So to say you 're going down because you 're second bottom as things stand would be utterly unfair as far as they 're concerned .
They 'd fight tooth and nail for the tens of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Sutton was supportive of Villa after their defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup , he warned them they must use it as a springboard for a survival bid .
Villa put in a spirited showing at the Wembley , taking Pep Guardiola 's 2018-19 treble winners all the way as they upset those who predicted a cricket score in favour of the current Premier League champions .
City went two goals ahead inside the opening half-an-hour but Mbwana Samatta halved the deficit four minutes before the first half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equaliser as City became wasteful in front of goal , Bjorn Engels going closest when he required Claudio Bravo to be at his best to palm the Belgian 's header against the post .
However spirited Villa 's display was , they still came away with nothing .
Now they need to make sure they come away with plenty from their final 11 Premier League games .
`` Aston Villa do not want this to end up being a ‘ nearly ’ season , '' he wrote in the Daily Mail .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup .
The season they nearly retained their Premier League status .
`` Manchester City took the trophy home but were it not for that save by Claudio Bravo at the death , Villa might have gone on to cause an almighty upset .
`` They have to take the positives from this spirited performance and use it in their fight for Premier League survival . ''

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Aston Villa 's relegation battle could be over with a couple of wins says football pundit and former claret and blue striker, Chris Sutton.
The former striker claims that to end the Premier League as it is due to coronavirus, would be a massive issue where Villa are concerned.
He stated: "If we were to cancel the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League and say no one will be declared winners of those competitions this season, then we could live with that.
"But to cancel this Premier League campaign right now, declare Liverpool as champions and relegate Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich, would open up a can of worms.
"Why? Namely because of Villa, their game in hand and the money involved in all of this. Win that extra match and Dean Smith's side would be 16th.
"They'd be safe. So to say you're going down because you're second bottom as things stand would be utterly unfair as far as they're concerned.
They'd fight tooth and nail for the tens of millions that Premier League status brings with it."
Sutton was supportive of Villa after their defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup, he warned them they must use it as a springboard for a survival bid.
Villa put in a spirited showing at the Wembley, taking Pep Guardiola's 2018-19 treble winners all the way as they upset those who predicted a cricket score in favour of the current Premier League champions.
City went two goals ahead inside the opening half-an-hour but Mbwana Samatta halved the deficit four minutes before the first half.
And Villa pushed for a late equaliser as City became wasteful in front of goal, Bjorn Engels going closest when he required Claudio Bravo to be at his best to palm the Belgian's header against the post.
However spirited Villa's display was, they still came away with nothing.
Now they need to make sure they come away with plenty from their final 11 Premier League games.
"Aston Villa do not want this to end up being a ‘nearly’ season," he wrote in the Daily Mail .
"The season they nearly won the Carabao Cup. The season they nearly retained their Premier League status.
"Manchester City took the trophy home but were it not for that save by Claudio Bravo at the death, Villa might have gone on to cause an almighty upset.
"They have to take the positives from this spirited performance and use it in their fight for Premier League survival."


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Aston Villa fans might not like what Sky Sports have in store for them today

When it comes to Saturday afternoons , for may Aston Villa fans it is all about the matchday experience .
Sadly , this weekend , and for the next few weeks at least , football is off the agenda .
Which means they need to find other things to do , and broadcasters are trying to fill their Saturday afternoon with matches for fans to watch and programmes to appeal .
Sky Sports Premier League channel might not be the best of places if you are a fan of all things claret and blue .
They are re-running the 2014/2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 17th position .
It was a strange season for Villa , their 23rd season in the Premier League and 27th consecutive season in the top flight of English football .
The season started with Paul Lambert in charge and ended with Tim Sherwood leading Villa into the FA Cup final at Wembley , enough said about that one though .
You might want to skip past the next one , too .
After all , we all know what happened in the 15/16 season !
Here 's how wikipedia reports the key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 May 2014 : Randy Lerner announces that he has put the club up for sale after eight years of ownership .
• 20 May : Academy graduates Marc Albrighton and Nathan Delfouneso are both released from the club .
• 5 June : The club makes its first summer signing with former Arsenal and Fulham defender Philippe Senderos agreeing to join the club on a free transfer from Valencia .
• 1 July : Roy Keane is appointed as the new assistant manager to Paul Lambert , following the dismissal of Ian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
• 8 July : Chief executive officer Paul Faulkner steps down from his role after failing to reach an agreement on a new non-operational role at the club .
• 11 July : Kieran Richardson signs for a fee believed to be £600,000 from relegated Fulham .
• 15 August : Colombian Carlos Sánchez arrives at the club for a fee believed to be £4.7 million .
• 16 August : Villa win 1–0 against Stoke City in the first match of the new season .
• 21 August : Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new CEO , after five years as Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal .
• 27 August : Villa are knocked out of the League Cup after a 1–0 home defeat to Leyton Orient of League One .
• 2 September : Villa complete a season-long loan for Tom Cleverley from Manchester United , with a view to a permanent move .
• 17 September : Paul Lambert signs a new contract committing himself to the club until 2018 .
• 4 October : Christian Benteke makes his return after six months out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City .
• 2 November : For the first time since 1967 , the club suffers its sixth straight league defeat after losing 2–1 at home to Tottenham Hotspur .
• 28 November : Roy Keane leaves his role as assistant manager with immediate effect .
• 13 January 2015 : Carles Gil becomes Villa 's first January signing after joining the club on a four-and-half year deal .
• 30 January : Scott Sinclair joins on loan until the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .
• 1 February : A 5–0 defeat at Arsenal sees Villa go six league matches ( 612 minutes ) without scoring .
• 10 February : Villa fall into the drop-zone for the time in the season , after losing 2–0 away to relegation rivals Hull City .
This prompts angry scenes from the travelling support towards the manager .
• 11 February : Paul Lambert is sacked as manager 24 hours after defeat to Hull .
• 14 February : Tim Sherwood is appointed as the new manager of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge ends in defeat against Stoke City ( 21 February ) .
• 28 February : Villa lose 1–0 to Newcastle United condemning them to a seventh consecutive defeat , beating the six recorded earlier in the season .
• 3 March : The run of defeats is eventually ended courtesy of a 2–1 victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion .
• 7 March : Villa reach Wembley for the first time since 2010 after beating their rivals for the second time in a week .
West Bromwich Albion go down 2–0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-finals .
• 14 March : The club records its biggest victory of the season , 4–0 away against Sunderland .
All four goals were scored before half-time .
• 11 April : Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 at White Hart Lane in Tim Sherwood 's first game against his former employers .
• 20 April : The club reaches the FA Cup Final after a 2–1 win against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium .
Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph scored the goals to take Villa to the prestigious final for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite being thrashed 6–1 at Southampton , Villa 's Premier League safety is confirmed after Hull City lose to Tottenham Hotspur .
• 24 May : Villa end the season in 17th place in the Premier League , their second lowest finish since its inception , after a final day defeat to already relegated Burnley .
as well as their 140th season as a professional football club .
Villa participated in the FA Cup ( reaching the final ) and League Cup .

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When it comes to Saturday afternoons, for may Aston Villa fans it is all about the matchday experience.
Sadly, this weekend, and for the next few weeks at least, football is off the agenda.
Which means they need to find other things to do, and broadcasters are trying to fill their Saturday afternoon with matches for fans to watch and programmes to appeal.
Sky Sports Premier League channel might not be the best of places if you are a fan of all things claret and blue.
They are re-running the 2014/2015 Premier League season highlights, Villa finished in 17th position.
It was a strange season for Villa, their 23rd season in the Premier League and 27th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.
The season started with Paul Lambert in charge and ended with Tim Sherwood leading Villa into the FA Cup final at Wembley, enough said about that one though.
You might want to skip past the next one, too.
After all, we all know what happened in the 15/16 season!
Here's how wikipedia reports the key events of that 14/15 season:
Key events
as well as their 140th season as a professional football club. Villa participated in the FA Cup (reaching the final) and League Cup.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Coventry murder victim named as Abdul Wahid Xasan, 19, after teen shot dead

Police have named the murdered Coventry teen as detectives continue to question two further teenagers suspected of being involved in his death .
Abdul Wahid Xasan , aged 19 and from Foleshill , died from gunshot wounds to his back as he walked along Harnall Lane and into Adelaide Street in Hillfields just after 2.30pm yesterday ( 13 March ) .
A car believed to have been used in the shooting was found in London Road hours later and a cordon remains at both scenes as enquiries continue .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the forces homicide unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Abdul ’ s family as they try to come to terms with this horrific crime .
“ They are being supported by specialist officers as we continue to find the answers they deserve and bring Abdul ’ s killers to justice.
” A man , aged 19 , and a 15-year-old boy were arrested from their home addresses in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of Abdul ’ s murder .
Police were called to Arnside Close near to the junction of Clifton Street in the Hillfields area , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.30pm on Friday March 13 .
The 19-year-old victim 's family is being supported by specialist officers and West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation , appealing for anyone with any information to come forward .
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote log 2362 of 13 March .

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Police have named the murdered Coventry teen as detectives continue to question two further teenagers suspected of being involved in his death.
Abdul Wahid Xasan, aged 19 and from Foleshill, died from gunshot wounds to his back as he walked along Harnall Lane and into Adelaide Street in Hillfields just after 2.30pm yesterday (13 March).
A car believed to have been used in the shooting was found in London Road hours later and a cordon remains at both scenes as enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the forces homicide unit, said: “Our sympathies remain with Abdul’s family as they try to come to terms with this horrific crime.
“They are being supported by specialist officers as we continue to find the answers they deserve and bring Abdul’s killers to justice.”
A man, aged 19, and a 15-year-old boy were arrested from their home addresses in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of Abdul’s murder.
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Police were called to Arnside Close near to the junction of Clifton Street in the Hillfields area, after a report of a shooting just after 2.30pm on Friday March 13.
The 19-year-old victim's family is being supported by specialist officers and West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation, appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log 2362 of 13 March.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Sandwell confirms first positive coronavirus case

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Sandwell .
Medical chiefs said they are doing everything they can to stop the virus from spreading across the borough after the case was confirmed today ( Saturday , March 14 ) .
Public Health England is also working closely with NHS colleagues and Sandwell Council to manage the on-going situation .
Lisa McNally , director of public health for Sandwell , said : “ I ’ d like to reassure people that we are working with health partners at a regional and national level to do everything we can to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of Sandwell are protected .
“ It 's really important that everyone follows the latest guidance announced on Thursday about staying at home if you show even the slightest symptoms of coronavirus .
For most people who get coronavirus , it will be a mild infection , but we all have a role to play in protecting the most vulnerable people in society .
“ Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 20 seconds at a time and , if you cough , to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and dispose of it immediately.
” In the Black Country , there are currently 16 confirmed coronavirus cases - nine in Wolverhampton , four in Dudley , two in Walsall and one in Sandwell .
A total of three patients have now died - two in Wolverhampton and one in Dudley .
New guidance announced by the Government on Thursday requires anyone who has symptoms of a coronavirus infection – a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 37.8 degrees centigrade or higher ) – to stay at home for seven days from the point that their symptoms first started .
This will help protect others in the community whilst the individual is infectious .
You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation .
If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days , contact NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19 .
If you have no internet access , call NHS 111 .
For a medical emergency , dial 999 .

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The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Sandwell.
Medical chiefs said they are doing everything they can to stop the virus from spreading across the borough after the case was confirmed today (Saturday, March 14).
Public Health England is also working closely with NHS colleagues and Sandwell Council to manage the on-going situation.
Lisa McNally, director of public health for Sandwell, said: “I’d like to reassure people that we are working with health partners at a regional and national level to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Sandwell are protected.
“It's really important that everyone follows the latest guidance announced on Thursday about staying at home if you show even the slightest symptoms of coronavirus. For most people who get coronavirus, it will be a mild infection, but we all have a role to play in protecting the most vulnerable people in society.
“Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly using soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time and, if you cough, to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and dispose of it immediately.”
In the Black Country, there are currently 16 confirmed coronavirus cases - nine in Wolverhampton, four in Dudley, two in Walsall and one in Sandwell. A total of three patients have now died - two in Wolverhampton and one in Dudley.
New guidance announced by the Government on Thursday requires anyone who has symptoms of a coronavirus infection – a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature (37.8 degrees centigrade or higher) – to stay at home for seven days from the point that their symptoms first started.
This will help protect others in the community whilst the individual is infectious. You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days, contact NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19 .
If you have no internet access, call NHS 111. For a medical emergency, dial 999.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Ryanair cancels ALL flights to Poland amid coronavirus crisis

All Ryanair Group flights - including Buzz and Lauda - to and from Poland have been cancelled from midnight on Saturday The move from the Irish carrier comes into effect on Saturday , March 14 , and will last until midnight on March 31 .
A spokesman said this was `` in response to the decision of the Polish government to 'lock down ' the entire country to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus '' .
He said : `` We are contacting all affected customers by email to advise them of their options and we urge customers not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the budget airline continued : `` This is a fast-moving and complex situation and the safety and well-being of our people and customers is our main priority . ''
He added : `` We will continue to comply fully with all WHO and EASA guidelines and we will follow any travel restrictions that are imposed . ''
The statement was issued on the same day Jet2 cancelled ALL flights to Spain as the European country locked down amid the COVID-19 threat .
TUI has also cancelled scores of holidays .
Ryanair continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airlines apologise sincerely to all customers affected by these government restrictions in order to combat the Covid-19 virus .

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All Ryanair Group flights - including Buzz and Lauda - to and from Poland have been cancelled from midnight on Saturday
The move from the Irish carrier comes into effect on Saturday, March 14, and will last until midnight on March 31.
A spokesman said this was "in response to the decision of the Polish government to 'lock down' the entire country to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus".
He said: "We are contacting all affected customers by email to advise them of their options and we urge customers not to call us."
The spokesperson for the budget airline continued: "This is a fast-moving and complex situation and the safety and well-being of our people and customers is our main priority."
He added: "We will continue to comply fully with all WHO and EASA guidelines and we will follow any travel restrictions that are imposed."
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The statement was issued on the same day Jet2 cancelled ALL flights to Spain as the European country locked down amid the COVID-19 threat.
TUI has also cancelled scores of holidays.
Ryanair continued in its statement: "Ryanair Group Airlines apologise sincerely to all customers affected by these government restrictions in order to combat the Covid-19 virus.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Breaking: Wolverhampton Wanderers to close Molineux, Megastore and ticket office

Wolves will shutdown Molineux from tomorrow until at least April 4 , the club have confirmed .
The sweeping move comes in the light of the decision to suspend all elite football following the coronavirus outbreak .
Wolves say they have taken the decision on the grounds of ‘ the health , welfare and safety of its staff , supporters and stakeholders ’ .
In a statement released on the club website on Saturday afternoon the club confirmed the news : “ The ongoing protection of our employees and fans during the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak is our number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters understand our decision at such a critical time .
“ The period of closure will be reviewed regularly and communicated with supporters via wolves.co.uk and @ WolvesHelp on Twitter , and we will continue to offer online or phone services where possible .
“ All Wolves staff who are affected by this decision will continue to be paid in full throughout the temporary closure.
” The following areas of Molineux and the club are affected : The Wolves Megastore will close from Sunday 15th March - with online sales continuing at shop.wolves.co.uk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
Customers will be unable to place click-and-collect orders during the Megastore ’ s closure , but retail customer services contact information and hours of operation remain unchanged .
The club will review this decision regularly and will re-open the store at the earliest appropriate time .
The Molineux Ticket Office will close from Sunday 15th March - however online and phone queries will still be serviced via ticketoffice @ wolves.co.uk or 0371 222 1877 , between 10am and 5pm , Monday to Friday .
All future ticket sales have been suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed games will remain valid when the fixtures are rearranged .
Supporters who wish to obtain a refund on tickets purchased for home matches , museum visits or tours can make such a request by telephone or email .
For queries regarding current mascot package bookings please email mascots @ wolves.co.uk .
In order to receive a refund on away match tickets , the tickets must be posted to : Ticket Office , Molineux Stadium , Waterloo Road , Wolverhampton , WV1 4QR ( Wolves can not be held responsible for any refund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Refunds will be issued using the original payment method and may take up to seven days to process .
In line with all other areas of the club , Molineux as a venue is closing from Sunday 15th March .
Our conference and events team will contact everyone affected by this decision , and endeavour to reschedule where appropriate .
If you want to contact the team please email candb @ wolves.co.uk or call 0371 222 2220 ( Option 5 ) .
All Wolves Foundation activities at Molineux , Foundation Arena and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice .
Our Schools and Education teams will continue to operate within school and college facilities , whilst they remain open .
For any enquires please contact foundation @ wolves.co.uk .
The Molineux Museum is closed and Molineux Tours are on hold .
Both will re-open and re-start at an appropriate time , which will be communicated on wolves.co.uk and @ WolvesHelp on Twitter .
The Goalden Gate Superdraw ’ s door-to-door service will be temporarily suspended , however the draw will continue as normal .
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Wolves will shutdown Molineux from tomorrow until at least April 4, the club have confirmed.
The sweeping move comes in the light of the decision to suspend all elite football following the coronavirus outbreak.
Wolves say they have taken the decision on the grounds of ‘the health, welfare and safety of its staff, supporters and stakeholders’.
In a statement released on the club website on Saturday afternoon the club confirmed the news:
“The ongoing protection of our employees and fans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is our number one priority, and we hope our supporters understand our decision at such a critical time.
“The period of closure will be reviewed regularly and communicated with supporters via wolves.co.uk and @WolvesHelp on Twitter, and we will continue to offer online or phone services where possible.
“All Wolves staff who are affected by this decision will continue to be paid in full throughout the temporary closure.”
The following areas of Molineux and the club are affected:
Wolves Megastore
The Wolves Megastore will close from Sunday 15th March - with online sales continuing at shop.wolves.co.uk where the full range of product is available.
Customers will be unable to place click-and-collect orders during the Megastore’s closure, but retail customer services contact information and hours of operation remain unchanged.
The club will review this decision regularly and will re-open the store at the earliest appropriate time.
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birminghammail--2020-03-14--Second Wolverhampton coronavirus patient dies - bringing the Black Country death toll to three

A second Wolverhampton hospital patient has died after testing positive for coronavirus , health officials revealed .
The elderly patient – who has not been named – had underlying health conditions when he contracted the deadly Covid-19 and was being treated at New Cross Hospital .
His family have been informed .
The tragic announcement comes just days after woman in her 70s , who was also being treated at the hospital , died after becoming infected with flu-like virus .
She also had pre-existing health problems .
A spokesman for the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said : `` Sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was being cared for at New Cross Hospital , and had tested positive for COVID-19 , has died .
`` The patient , was in his 80s and had underlying health conditions .
`` His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time . ''
New Cross is one of three hospitals across Wolverhampton that has banned visitors from wards .
The restriction was put in place today ( Saturday , March 14 ) to `` protect staff , patients and visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only exceptions to the strict new rules are children ’ s services , maternity and neonates .
In the Black Country , there are currently 15 confirmed coronavirus cases - nine in Wolverhampton , four in Dudley and two in Walsall .
A total of three patients have now died .
According to Public Health England , the most common symptoms of coronavirus are a new continuous cough and/or high temperature .
If you have these symptoms , however mild , you are advised to stay at home for seven days from when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation .
If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days , contact NHS 111 online .
If you have no internet access , you should call NHS 111 .
For a medical emergency , dial 999 .

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A second Wolverhampton hospital patient has died after testing positive for coronavirus, health officials revealed.
The elderly patient – who has not been named – had underlying health conditions when he contracted the deadly Covid-19 and was being treated at New Cross Hospital.
His family have been informed.
The tragic announcement comes just days after woman in her 70s, who was also being treated at the hospital, died after becoming infected with flu-like virus. She also had pre-existing health problems.
A spokesman for the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said: "Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at New Cross Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.
"The patient, was in his 80s and had underlying health conditions.
"His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time."
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New Cross is one of three hospitals across Wolverhampton that has banned visitors from wards . The restriction was put in place today (Saturday, March 14) to "protect staff, patients and visitors from becoming seriously ill".
The only exceptions to the strict new rules are children’s services, maternity and neonates.
In the Black Country, there are currently 15 confirmed coronavirus cases - nine in Wolverhampton, four in Dudley and two in Walsall . A total of three patients have now died.
According to Public Health England, the most common symptoms of coronavirus are a new continuous cough and/or high temperature. If you have these symptoms, however mild, you are advised to stay at home for seven days from when your symptoms started.
You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days, contact NHS 111 online . If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency, dial 999.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--UK coronavirus cases soar to more than 1,100 with death toll at 21

There are now over 1,100 cases of coronavirus in the UK .
As of 9am on 14 March 2020 , 37,746 people have been tested in the UK , of which 36,606 were confirmed negative and 1,140 were confirmed as positive .
21 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have died .
Ten more patients have died in England after testing positive for Covid-19 , bringing the coronavirus death toll to 21 in the UK .
A number of the patients , who were over 60 , had underlying health conditions , NHS England said .
The 10 patients were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buckinghamshire , Sandwell & West Birmingham , Wolverhampton , Leicester , Barts , London , north Middlesex and Chester .
Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , said : `` I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 in England have died .
`` All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups .
I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 will be a cause for concern for many .
`` The public should know every measure we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the most vulnerable .
`` Every single one of us has a role to play in achieving this .
If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature , please stay at home for seven days .
`` I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly .
`` I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news .
I ask that their privacy is respected at this time . ''
The UK is dealing with a rising number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sees the death toll in the UK double .
On Friday , the number of positive cases was 798 and there was a death toll of 11 .
The first UK death from coronavirus was announced on March 5 , and Saturday 's announcement of 10 deaths is by far the largest number of deaths announced on a single day in the UK since the outbreak took hold .

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There are now over 1,100 cases of coronavirus in the UK.
As of 9am on 14 March 2020, 37,746 people have been tested in the UK, of which 36,606 were confirmed negative and 1,140 were confirmed as positive. 21 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
Ten more patients have died in England after testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the coronavirus death toll to 21 in the UK.
A number of the patients, who were over 60, had underlying health conditions, NHS England said.
The 10 patients were being cared for by nine trusts including Buckinghamshire, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Barts, London, north Middlesex and Chester.
Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said: "I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 in England have died.
"All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups. I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 will be a cause for concern for many.
"The public should know every measure we are taking is seeking to save lives and protect the most vulnerable.
"Every single one of us has a role to play in achieving this. If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature, please stay at home for seven days.
"I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly.
"I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news. I ask that their privacy is respected at this time."
The UK is dealing with a rising number of cases of the illness and this announcement sees the death toll in the UK double.
On Friday, the number of positive cases was 798 and there was a death toll of 11.
The first UK death from coronavirus was announced on March 5, and Saturday's announcement of 10 deaths is by far the largest number of deaths announced on a single day in the UK since the outbreak took hold.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--Coronavirus live updates as UK death toll hits 21 with over 1,000 cases confirmed

Ten more patients have died in England after testing positive for Covid-19 , bringing the coronavirus death toll to 21 in the UK .
It comes on the same day Jet2 cancelled all its fights to Spain - alongside TUI - as the European country shut down .
Since the outbreak of coronavirus health officials and experts have advised washing hands regularly for 20 seconds at a time .
It comes as twenty-two more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales , bringing the country 's number of confirmed cases to 60 .
Meanwhile , the largest education union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister asking for full disclosure over his decision not to shut schools amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Body Shop has axed make-up demonstrations and tester pots in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
But as coronavirus cases in the UK spiral and panic buying leaves many supermarket shelves empty , compassion and community spirit are flourishing .
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Britain is effectively under lockdown tonight as the Prime Minister announced unprecedented restrictions to our freedoms.
In an address to the nation, Boris Johnson ordered the nation to stay at home in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The vast majority of shops will close, public gatherings of more than two people will be banned and weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies stopped, although funerals will go ahead.
Police will be able to enforce the new rules with fines and have the powers to break up gatherings.
He told millions of viewers and listeners: "I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home.
"Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households."
Mr Johnson said people would be allowed to go out for:
Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
One form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
Travelling to and from work, but only where it was absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home
He added: "That’s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home."
The UK's coronavirus death toll has now exceeded 300.
The total now stands at 335.
A total of 46 more people died in England alongside four in Scotland.
The oldest patient to die in the announcement concerning England was 105 and the youngest 47. All had underlying health conditions.
NHS England said in a statement: "A further 46 people who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 303.
"Patients were aged between 47 and 105-years-old and all had underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed."
In other developments, the UK could face a total lockdown by the end of Monday, March 23, as Brits continue to flout government guidance over self-isolation.
People who are ignoring social distancing advice to stay two metres apart are "very selfish", the Health Secretary has said as he indicated further measures could be brought in to tackle Covid-19.
Nando's, Costa Coffee and Subway have become the latest food and drink firms to close all of their outlets in the UK amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Retail giants including McDonald's and Primark announced full store closures due to the coronavirus pandemic amid growing concerns about safe social distancing.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted there have been "challenges" with the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline NHS staff after a doctors' leader said they felt they were being treated like "cannon fodder".
Rail franchise agreements are to be suspended to avoid train companies collapsing due to the coronavirus, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
In the West Midlands, a 36-year-old nurse and mother-of-three is on a ventilator in intensive care after contracting coronavirus.
And people in their 30s and early 40s with coronavirus are "fighting for their lives" in intensive care, a Labour MP and practising doctor has said.
It comes as children are painting rainbows and posting them in their windows to bring smiles to passers-by during the coronavirus outbreak.
And Joe Wicks' attempt to keep the nation's children fit during the coronavirus crisis got off to flying start on Monday morning with his first workout racking up hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube.
Meanwhile, all jury trials in England and Wales are to be put on hold as part of ongoing efforts to halt the spread of Covid-19.
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birminghammail--2020-03-14--'Suffocate you' - Championship boss wades into West Brom and Leeds United debate

Danny Cowley believes Leeds United are the best team in the Championship .
Last weekend Cowley ’ s Huddersfield Town side were beaten 2-0 at Elland Road , a result which combined with West Brom ’ s draw at Swansea put Marcelo Bielsa ’ s men back on top of the table .
Speaking afterwards the Terriers boss declared Leeds have the edge over everyone else in the league .
“ Leeds play such an aggressive defensive system , a man-to-man system ... they just suffocate you , they ’ re all over you in the one-v-one moments .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pressure as well as we would have liked and then I thought we had to hang onto Leeds in the second half .
“ We saw probably the best team in the league playing at the top of their game and I felt they were relentless at times .
“ I ’ ve had 13 years as a football manager and I ’ ve managed against London Apsa and – I don ’ t mean to be disrespectful of these teams – and Barkingside and things like this – and I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Arsenal and Everton twice and Burnley , and that was right up there in terms of an opponent ’ s performance .
“ Sometimes it ’ s hard , particularly for us because they ’ re our local rivals and our supporters are proud people and we ’ re a proud football club , but sometimes you have to credit the opponent and I thought they were outstanding today.
” Cowley has also seen his side lose 4-2 to the Baggies , in just his second game in charge .
The Terriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season – when West Brom will be hoping to restate their own case .
However , the end of the season is shrouded in considerable doubt following the suspension of all elite level football due to the coronavirus pandemic .

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Danny Cowley believes Leeds United are the best team in the Championship.
Last weekend Cowley’s Huddersfield Town side were beaten 2-0 at Elland Road, a result which combined with West Brom ’s draw at Swansea put Marcelo Bielsa’s men back on top of the table.
Speaking afterwards the Terriers boss declared Leeds have the edge over everyone else in the league.
“Leeds play such an aggressive defensive system, a man-to-man system...they just suffocate you, they’re all over you in the one-v-one moments.
“Probably we didn’t play out the pressure as well as we would have liked and then I thought we had to hang onto Leeds in the second half.
“We saw probably the best team in the league playing at the top of their game and I felt they were relentless at times.
“I’ve had 13 years as a football manager and I’ve managed against London Apsa and – I don’t mean to be disrespectful of these teams – and Barkingside and things like this – and I’ve also had the pleasure of managing against Arsenal and Everton twice and Burnley, and that was right up there in terms of an opponent’s performance.
“Sometimes it’s hard, particularly for us because they’re our local rivals and our supporters are proud people and we’re a proud football club, but sometimes you have to credit the opponent and I thought they were outstanding today.”
Cowley has also seen his side lose 4-2 to the Baggies, in just his second game in charge.
The Terriers host Albion in the penultimate game of the season – when West Brom will be hoping to restate their own case.
However, the end of the season is shrouded in considerable doubt following the suspension of all elite level football due to the coronavirus pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-03-14--UK coronavirus deaths soar to 21 - where each of the 10 new patients were treated

Ten more people have sadly died of coronavirus in the UK - bringing the death toll to 21 .
In his statement , Professor Whitty also confirmed which hospitals the patients were being treated at .
Two patients passed away at Barts Health NHS Trust , one at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust , one at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust , one at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust , one at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , one at St George ’ s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , one at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one at Countess of Chester Hospital Healthcare NHS Trust .
Professor Chris Whitty said : “ I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in England have died .
“ All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups .
“ I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to COVID-19 will be a cause for concern for many .
The public should know every measure we are taking is seeking to save lives and protect the most vulnerable .
“ Every single one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieving this .
If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature , please stay at home for seven days .
I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly .
“ I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news .
I ask that their privacy is respected at this time .
”

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Ten more people have sadly died of coronavirus in the UK - bringing the death toll to 21.
In his statement, Professor Whitty also confirmed which hospitals the patients were being treated at.
Two patients passed away at Barts Health NHS Trust, one at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, one at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, one at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, one at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, one at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, one at London North West University and one at Countess of Chester Hospital Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Professor Chris Whitty said: “I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in England have died.
“All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups.
“I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to COVID-19 will be a cause for concern for many. The public should know every measure we are taking is seeking to save lives and protect the most vulnerable.
“Every single one of us has a role to play in achieving this. If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature, please stay at home for seven days. I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly.
“I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news. I ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”


birminghammail--2020-03-14--'Affection' - Wolves striker breaks silence after positive coronavirus test

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Patrick Cutrone has taken to social media after testing positive for coronavirus .
The Italian striker joined Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal in January , that will become permanent in the summer of 2021 .
On Saturday , the Italian club confirmed the positive tests of Cutrone , German Pezzella and their physio Stefano Danielli with a statement which read : “ They were showing some symptoms .
All 3 resulted positive and are in good health at their homes in Florence.
” Wolves responded on social media sending their well wishes to the 22-year-old : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are thinking of you !
” And Cutrone also took to Instagram to express his gratitude with a message in both Italian and English .
“ Thanks to all of you for the support and your messages of affection .
I ’ m fine , and at this moment I stay at home following the protocol I received .
“ I recommend you to strictly observe the indications provided every day by the Institutions .
# StrongerTogheter # StayatHome Italy is one of the worst hit countries for coronavirus , with more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of Friday .
Serie A was one of the first leagues to suspend fixtures , with many across the world , including the Premier League and EFL now following suit .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Patrick Cutrone has taken to social media after testing positive for coronavirus.
The Italian striker joined Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal in January, that will become permanent in the summer of 2021.
On Saturday, the Italian club confirmed the positive tests of Cutrone, German Pezzella and their physio Stefano Danielli with a statement which read: “They were showing some symptoms. All 3 resulted positive and are in good health at their homes in Florence.”
Wolves responded on social media sending their well wishes to the 22-year-old: “Stay strong Patrick, the pack are thinking of you!”
And Cutrone also took to Instagram to express his gratitude with a message in both Italian and English.
“Thanks to all of you for the support and your messages of affection. I’m fine, and at this moment I stay at home following the protocol I received.
“I recommend you to strictly observe the indications provided every day by the Institutions. #StrongerTogheter #StayatHome
Thank you, Patrick.”
Italy is one of the worst hit countries for coronavirus, with more than 12,000 cases confirmed, with 827 deaths as of Friday.
Serie A was one of the first leagues to suspend fixtures, with many across the world, including the Premier League and EFL now following suit.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Championship Promotion latest: West Brom and Leeds United fans fear the worst in Premier League race

West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has claimed that leagues should be declared void , if seasons are unable to be completed .
The suggestion comes just a day after the Premier League and Football League were suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak .
April 3 , is the provisional date pencilled in for football to return , but many within the game are reportedly unsure whether the game will be able to continue at that point .
FA chief Greg Clarke has suggested that he believes it would not be ‘ feasible ’ for the league campaign to be completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , several question marks on how the season could be concluded have been raised .
Brady , whose West Ham side climbed out of the relegation zone in recent weeks , thinks leagues will be forced to start again .
In her Sun column , Brady said : “ The only antidote at present is care in human contact and unrelenting pursuit of hygiene .
Danny Cowley believes Leeds United are the best team in the Championship .
Last weekend Cowley ’ s Huddersfield Town side were beaten 2-0 at Elland Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s draw at Swansea put Marcelo Bielsa ’ s men back on top of the table .
Speaking afterwards the Terriers boss declared Leeds have the edge over everyone else in the league .
“ Leeds play such an aggressive defensive system , a man-to-man system ... they just suffocate you , they ’ re all over you in the one-v-one moments . ''
THE FOUR PROMOTION OPTIONS FOR EFL TO CONSIDER here are at least four options up for discussion as the powers that be negotiate what happens when football resumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be .
The Premier League and EFL yesterday confirmed that all fixtures are suspended until at least April 3 , but with the pandemic yet to reach its peak , it remains uncertain when it will be safe to hold games in front of crowds again in the UK and Europe .
There are concerns that a delay – or rescheduled games – might go past the June 30 administrative cut off for this season , which would pose questions about what happens with expiring contracts and the summer transfer window .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed on BBC ’ s Football Focus , on Radio 5 Live , TalkSPORT and in the national and regional newspapers today – day one of the suspension .
West Brom currently sit second in the league , six points clear of the play-offs and just one behind Leeds .
THIS IS WHAT THE EXPERTS THINK WILL HAPPEN Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has pitched a radical idea which would see Leeds United and West Brom promoted to the Premier League .
Top level football has been suspended until at least April 3rd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the illness and Barber says is entirely possible the season will not be completed due to the public health emergency .
One of the options suggested is to freeze the tables where they now stand , with Liverpool crowned Premier League champions .
But Barber says a possible option after doing that is to expand the top flight for 2020/21 so that no teams suffer the financial consequences of being relegated , while accepting Leeds and West Bromwich Albion into the division as the current Championship top two .
That would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following season and only two going up again to bring the division back to 20 teams .
HERE IS THE FULL PLAN EXPLAINED

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BRADY CLAIM WILL ANGER WEST BROM FANS
West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has claimed that leagues should be declared void, if seasons are unable to be completed.
The suggestion comes just a day after the Premier League and Football League were suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.
April 3, is the provisional date pencilled in for football to return, but many within the game are reportedly unsure whether the game will be able to continue at that point.
FA chief Greg Clarke has suggested that he believes it would not be ‘feasible’ for the league campaign to be completed. Should that eventuality come to pass, several question marks on how the season could be concluded have been raised.
Brady, whose West Ham side climbed out of the relegation zone in recent weeks, thinks leagues will be forced to start again.
In her Sun column, Brady said: “The only antidote at present is care in human contact and unrelenting pursuit of hygiene.
FULL STORY
CHAMPIONSHIP BOSS ON PROMOTION DEBATE
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Danny Cowley believes Leeds United are the best team in the Championship.
Last weekend Cowley’s Huddersfield Town side were beaten 2-0 at Elland Road, a result which combined with West Brom ’s draw at Swansea put Marcelo Bielsa’s men back on top of the table.
Speaking afterwards the Terriers boss declared Leeds have the edge over everyone else in the league.
“Leeds play such an aggressive defensive system, a man-to-man system...they just suffocate you, they’re all over you in the one-v-one moments."
FULL STORY
THE FOUR PROMOTION OPTIONS FOR EFL TO CONSIDER
here are at least four options up for discussion as the powers that be negotiate what happens when football resumes after the coronavirus – whenever that may be.
The Premier League and EFL yesterday confirmed that all fixtures are suspended until at least April 3, but with the pandemic yet to reach its peak, it remains uncertain when it will be safe to hold games in front of crowds again in the UK and Europe.
There are concerns that a delay – or rescheduled games – might go past the June 30 administrative cut off for this season, which would pose questions about what happens with expiring contracts and the summer transfer window.
So other plans have been mentioned too and discussed on BBC’s Football Focus, on Radio 5 Live, TalkSPORT and in the national and regional newspapers today – day one of the suspension.
West Brom currently sit second in the league, six points clear of the play-offs and just one behind Leeds.
THIS IS WHAT THE EXPERTS THINK WILL HAPPEN
CONTROVERSIAL WEST BROM SUGGESTION
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Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has pitched a radical idea which would see Leeds United and West Brom promoted to the Premier League.
Top level football has been suspended until at least April 3rd as the government looks to slow the spread of the illness and Barber says is entirely possible the season will not be completed due to the public health emergency.
One of the options suggested is to freeze the tables where they now stand, with Liverpool crowned Premier League champions.
But Barber says a possible option after doing that is to expand the top flight for 2020/21 so that no teams suffer the financial consequences of being relegated, while accepting Leeds and West Bromwich Albion into the division as the current Championship top two.
That would be followed by four being relegated the following season and only two going up again to bring the division back to 20 teams.
HERE IS THE FULL PLAN EXPLAINED


birminghammail--2020-03-15--'Chances are' - Manager makes £30m transfer admission as Wolves star tests positive for coronavirus

Sean Dyche has warned Dwight McNeil ’ s admirers they will need a ‘ war chest ’ to tempt Burnley to the negotiating table – but accepted that he could well leave the club one day .
The 20-year-old is the rising star in Dyche ’ s team and has been linked with a £30million move to – among others - Wolves , Manchester United and Everton .
The winger was watched by Gareth Southgate in last weekend ’ s 1-1 draw at Turf Moor and is sure to be the subject of speculation again when the transfer window reopens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clarets won ’ t stand in anyone ’ s way , neither are they compelled to sell on any other than their own terms .
“ There ’ s a reality when players come in , particularly when we ’ ve developed them as lower-league players for less money or the likes of Dwight McNeil , ” Dyche told The Mirror .
“ At some point those players , not all of them , but some of them get to a point where the club will sell them .
“ Just by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ‘ well , OK , what did we bring that player in for and what ’ s the offer ?
’ .
“ The difference is that offer is now stretched because we don ’ t actually need the money . ''
“ If a player does so , so well and enough big interest comes from the top of the market , the chances are at some point that situation breaks and that player goes . ''
Much more here .
Wolves will shutdown Molineux from tomorrow until at least April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sweeping move comes in the light of the decision to suspend all elite football following the coronavirus outbreak .
Wolves say they have taken the decision on the grounds of ‘ the health , welfare and safety of its staff , supporters and stakeholders ’ .
In a statement released on the club website on Saturday afternoon the club confirmed the news : “ The ongoing protection of our employees and fans during the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak is our number one priority , and we hope our supporters understand our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The period of closure will be reviewed regularly and communicated with supporters via wolves.co.uk and @ WolvesHelp on Twitter , and we will continue to offer online or phone services where possible .
“ All Wolves staff who are affected by this decision will continue to be paid in full throughout the temporary closure.
” The following areas of Molineux and the club are affected : The Wolves Megastore will close from Sunday 15th March - with online sales continuing at shop.wolves.co.uk where the full range of product is available .
Customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Megastore ’ s closure , but retail customer services contact information and hours of operation remain unchanged .
The club will review this decision regularly and will re-open the store at the earliest appropriate time .
Diogo Jota ’ s outstanding form can not have escaped many people ’ s attention .
The Wolves attacker has been irrepressible recently with six goals and an assist in his last five games .
Indeed the 23-year-old almost single-handedly demolished Espanyol in the last 32 of the Europa League and had a very decent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last time out .
And if the Daily Mail are correct that hasn ’ t gone unnoticed among Wolves ’ Premier League rivals -notably Arsenal .
They claim Jota is ‘ prominent ’ on the list of wide players they have drawn up and Jota ’ s ability to play on the left or as a central striker makes him an attractive option .
The report also says Atletico Madrid , from where Wolves signed Jota for £12 million in January 2018 , will be due a portion of any fee should he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wanderers striker Patrick Cutrone has tested positive for coronavirus , Fiorentina have confirmed .
The Italian striker joined the Serie A side on an 18-month loan deal in January , that will become permanent in the summer of 2021 .
Italy is one of the worst hit countries for the COVID-19 virus , with more than 12,000 cases confirmed , with 827 deaths as of Friday .
Serie A was one of the first leagues to suspend fixtures , with many across the world , including the Premier League and EFL now following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club confirmed the positive tests of Cutrone , German Pezzella and their physio Stefano Danielli .
The statement reads : “ ACF Fiorentina announces that footballers Patrick Cutrone and German Pezzella and physiotherapist Stefano Dainelli also underwent tests , as they were showing some symptoms .
All 3 resulted positive and are in good health at their homes in Florence.
” Thanks to all of you Cutrone has taken to social media after testing positive for coronavirus .
Wolves responded on social media sending their well wishes to the 22-year-old : “ Stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you !
” And Cutrone also took to Instagram to express his gratitude with a message in both Italian and English .
“ Thanks to all of you for the support and your messages of affection .
I ’ m fine , and at this moment I stay at home following the protocol I received .
“ I recommend you to strictly observe the indications provided every day by the Institutions .
# StrongerTogheter # StayatHome

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Sean Dyche has warned Dwight McNeil’s admirers they will need a ‘war chest’ to tempt Burnley to the negotiating table – but accepted that he could well leave the club one day.
The 20-year-old is the rising star in Dyche’s team and has been linked with a £30million move to – among others - Wolves , Manchester United and Everton.
The winger was watched by Gareth Southgate in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Turf Moor and is sure to be the subject of speculation again when the transfer window reopens.
But Dyche maintains that while the Clarets won’t stand in anyone’s way, neither are they compelled to sell on any other than their own terms.
“There’s a reality when players come in, particularly when we’ve developed them as lower-league players for less money or the likes of Dwight McNeil,” Dyche told The Mirror .
“At some point those players, not all of them, but some of them get to a point where the club will sell them.
“Just by the natural economics they’re going to go ‘well, OK, what did we bring that player in for and what’s the offer?’.
“The difference is that offer is now stretched because we don’t actually need the money."
“If a player does so, so well and enough big interest comes from the top of the market, the chances are at some point that situation breaks and that player goes."
Much more here.
Lockdown
Wolves will shutdown Molineux from tomorrow until at least April 4, the club have confirmed.
The sweeping move comes in the light of the decision to suspend all elite football following the coronavirus outbreak.
Wolves say they have taken the decision on the grounds of ‘the health, welfare and safety of its staff, supporters and stakeholders’.
In a statement released on the club website on Saturday afternoon the club confirmed the news:
“The ongoing protection of our employees and fans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is our number one priority, and we hope our supporters understand our decision at such a critical time.
“The period of closure will be reviewed regularly and communicated with supporters via wolves.co.uk and @WolvesHelp on Twitter, and we will continue to offer online or phone services where possible.
“All Wolves staff who are affected by this decision will continue to be paid in full throughout the temporary closure.”
The following areas of Molineux and the club are affected:
Wolves Megastore
The Wolves Megastore will close from Sunday 15th March - with online sales continuing at shop.wolves.co.uk where the full range of product is available.
Customers will be unable to place click-and-collect orders during the Megastore’s closure, but retail customer services contact information and hours of operation remain unchanged.
The club will review this decision regularly and will re-open the store at the earliest appropriate time.
More here
Gunner try
Diogo Jota’s outstanding form cannot have escaped many people’s attention.
The Wolves attacker has been irrepressible recently with six goals and an assist in his last five games.
Indeed the 23-year-old almost single-handedly demolished Espanyol in the last 32 of the Europa League and had a very decent game in the 1-1 draw with Olympiakos last time out.
And if the Daily Mail are correct that hasn’t gone unnoticed among Wolves’ Premier League rivals -notably Arsenal.
They claim Jota is ‘prominent’ on the list of wide players they have drawn up and Jota’s ability to play on the left or as a central striker makes him an attractive option.
The report also says Atletico Madrid, from where Wolves signed Jota for £12 million in January 2018, will be due a portion of any fee should he leave Molineux.
Get well soon
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Patrick Cutrone has tested positive for coronavirus, Fiorentina have confirmed.
The Italian striker joined the Serie A side on an 18-month loan deal in January, that will become permanent in the summer of 2021.
Italy is one of the worst hit countries for the COVID-19 virus, with more than 12,000 cases confirmed, with 827 deaths as of Friday.
Serie A was one of the first leagues to suspend fixtures, with many across the world, including the Premier League and EFL now following suit.
On Saturday, the Italian club confirmed the positive tests of Cutrone, German Pezzella and their physio Stefano Danielli.
The statement reads: “ACF Fiorentina announces that footballers Patrick Cutrone and German Pezzella and physiotherapist Stefano Dainelli also underwent tests, as they were showing some symptoms. All 3 resulted positive and are in good health at their homes in Florence.”
Thanks to all of you
Cutrone has taken to social media after testing positive for coronavirus.
Wolves responded on social media sending their well wishes to the 22-year-old: “Stay strong Patrick, the pack are thinking of you!”
And Cutrone also took to Instagram to express his gratitude with a message in both Italian and English.
“Thanks to all of you for the support and your messages of affection. I’m fine, and at this moment I stay at home following the protocol I received.
“I recommend you to strictly observe the indications provided every day by the Institutions. #StrongerTogheter #StayatHome
Thank you, Patrick.”


birminghammail--2020-03-15--'No provision' - Five Birmingham City players facing uncertainty as triallist update emerges

There would be no legal obligation for any of Birmingham City ’ s out of contract players to represent the club beyond June 30 .
Several first-team squad members , including Lee Camp and Jacques Maghoma , are coming towards the end of their deals , while three of their team-mates are only at St Andrew ’ s on loan .
Following an emergency EFL meeting yesterday all elite football matches in England have been suspended until April 3 – at the very earliest .
That means Blues have not played West Brom today , nor will they face Hull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notional international break starts .
Clubs are now facing up to the possibility of this term being played to a conclusion in the summer .
And according to Damien Comolli , the former director of football at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur , that could have a big impact on the players that would be available to Forest and fellow EFL clubs .
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live , he said : “ Legally , contracts end on June 30 .
So if the season has to go beyond June 30 , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or shorter contracts of a month or two months , which has never been before.
” Comolli added : “ There is no provision in the UEFA Players Statute Regulation to do this .
That is another aspect.
” As things stand , players who are out of contract this summer would need to sign new , short-term deals to represent their current clubs should the coronavirus-delayed campaign run into July .
Camp and Maghoma – who is working his way back to fitness – are two such players , while Blues must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Kerim Mrabti ’ s deal .
However , loanees may be given an option to sign extension waivers .
Jake Clarke-Salter , Jefferson Montero and Scott Hogan are currently on loan .
Birmingham City have agreed to allow Youssouf Mulumbu to continue training with them .
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder has been on trial at Blues for the last few weeks .
He also played in the Under 23s ’ 1-1 draw with Crewe Alexandra at the start of the month and remains with Blues ’ first team squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more about finding cover for whatever happens in the rest of the season – rather than with a view to signing up for next season .
The traditional transfer deadline of 'the fourth Thursday in March ' remains the final date for any new registrations , including free agents .
This season that is March 26 - nine days before Blues are due to play Fulham on April 4 .
But the Blues head coach has been impressed with the 33-year-old .
“ He is training with us and showing a good physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He is very good around the players and he asked me if he could keep training with us and he is training with us until a decision is made .
“ That decision is two way , not only for us but for him as well I understand a player on his level might consider and check things as well.
” Mulumbu has been without a club since being released by Celtic last summer .
He looked set to return to former club Kilmarnock a month ago but no deal was agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Blues squad that was hit by injury to Josh McEachran and David Davis ’ loan move to Charlton .
The former DR Congo international is best known for the 200 matches he played for West Brom during his six years at the club .
Hot shot Scott Hogan admitted he was relieved when Birmingham City came calling in January .
The Aston Villa striker was allowed to cut short his stuttering loan spell at Stoke City in the last transfer window to find a new home .
But having been frozen out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he appeared more for the club ’ s under 23s side than the first-team in his final month there , few suitors came forward .
“ To be honest , I was speaking to my agent and it was difficult because there weren ’ t many clubs after me , just due to the fact that I hadn ’ t played , ” Hogan told Sky Sports .
But Pep Clotet promised Hogan he would become a key member of the team at St Andrew ’ s - since when he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues ( seven ) as he has for Villa .
We asked Blues fans : ‘ Do you think he ’ ll sign for us in the summer ?
’ .
Here are your responses .
Steve Evans : If he has any sense he will .
Look what happened to Joe Hart .
Joe would have been a much happier boy if he had stayed with us lol .
Why shouldn ’ t Blues be a big team .
We have the fan base .
Unfortunately success is measured by sitting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawing in a massive salary .
Well how about getting a group of hard working players out of the Championship and turning us into a great team or are we just the stepping stone of predictability who give players new life and worship .
Darrell Arnold : I think he will .
He ’ s clearly enjoying his football , not likely to attract interest from the premiership and with Villa contract ending in 2021 he ’ ll be affordable .
Ross Kirby : I hope so , but he ’ s put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we afford his wages .
Jason Neil Millin : Blues will obviously try and sign him Hogan admitted that we gave him his only chance he ’ ll want to stay with us for sure a full season up top with the juke and sort defence and goalkeeper out well be a real threat to the playoffs for sure next season Tony Timms : If Villa go down , no .
They will want to keep him .
Villa stay up , we have a good chance Adam Kinman : If Jude Bellingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Deal or no deal
There would be no legal obligation for any of Birmingham City’s out of contract players to represent the club beyond June 30.
Several first-team squad members, including Lee Camp and Jacques Maghoma, are coming towards the end of their deals, while three of their team-mates are only at St Andrew’s on loan.
Following an emergency EFL meeting yesterday all elite football matches in England have been suspended until April 3 – at the very earliest.
That means Blues have not played West Brom today, nor will they face Hull nor Huddersfield before what is now a notional international break starts.
Clubs are now facing up to the possibility of this term being played to a conclusion in the summer.
And according to Damien Comolli, the former director of football at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, that could have a big impact on the players that would be available to Forest and fellow EFL clubs.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: “Legally, contracts end on June 30. So if the season has to go beyond June 30, we will have to do some special contracts or shorter contracts of a month or two months, which has never been before.”
Comolli added: “There is no provision in the UEFA Players Statute Regulation to do this. That is another aspect.”
As things stand, players who are out of contract this summer would need to sign new, short-term deals to represent their current clubs should the coronavirus-delayed campaign run into July.
(Image: PA)
Camp and Maghoma – who is working his way back to fitness – are two such players, while Blues must decide whether to take up the option on Kerim Mrabti’s deal.
However, loanees may be given an option to sign extension waivers. Jake Clarke-Salter, Jefferson Montero and Scott Hogan are currently on loan.
Staying on
Birmingham City have agreed to allow Youssouf Mulumbu to continue training with them.
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder has been on trial at Blues for the last few weeks.
He also played in the Under 23s’ 1-1 draw with Crewe Alexandra at the start of the month and remains with Blues’ first team squad.
Pep Clotet believes the arrangement is more about finding cover for whatever happens in the rest of the season – rather than with a view to signing up for next season.
The traditional transfer deadline of 'the fourth Thursday in March' remains the final date for any new registrations, including free agents.
This season that is March 26 - nine days before Blues are due to play Fulham on April 4.
But the Blues head coach has been impressed with the 33-year-old.
“He is training with us and showing a good physical level,” Clotet told BirminghamLive.
“He is very good around the players and he asked me if he could keep training with us and he is training with us until a decision is made.
(Image: BCFC/Roy Smiljanic)
“That decision is two way, not only for us but for him as well I understand a player on his level might consider and check things as well.”
Mulumbu has been without a club since being released by Celtic last summer. He looked set to return to former club Kilmarnock a month ago but no deal was agreed.
Instead he has been working with a Blues squad that was hit by injury to Josh McEachran and David Davis’ loan move to Charlton.
The former DR Congo international is best known for the 200 matches he played for West Brom during his six years at the club.
Hot Scott
Hot shot Scott Hogan admitted he was relieved when Birmingham City came calling in January.
The Aston Villa striker was allowed to cut short his stuttering loan spell at Stoke City in the last transfer window to find a new home.
But having been frozen out at the Bet365 Stadium to the point where he appeared more for the club’s under 23s side than the first-team in his final month there, few suitors came forward.
“To be honest, I was speaking to my agent and it was difficult because there weren’t many clubs after me, just due to the fact that I hadn’t played,” Hogan told Sky Sports .
But Pep Clotet promised Hogan he would become a key member of the team at St Andrew’s - since when he has already scored as many league goals for Blues (seven) as he has for Villa.
We asked Blues fans: ‘Do you think he’ll sign for us in the summer?’.
Here are your responses.
Steve Evans: If he has any sense he will. Look what happened to Joe Hart. Joe would have been a much happier boy if he had stayed with us lol. Why shouldn’t Blues be a big team. We have the fan base. Unfortunately success is measured by sitting on the bench of a Prem team and drawing in a massive salary. Well how about getting a group of hard working players out of the Championship and turning us into a great team or are we just the stepping stone of predictability who give players new life and worship.
Darrell Arnold: I think he will. He’s clearly enjoying his football, not likely to attract interest from the premiership and with Villa contract ending in 2021 he’ll be affordable.
Ross Kirby: I hope so, but he’s put himself in the shop window & could we afford his wages.
Jason Neil Millin: Blues will obviously try and sign him Hogan admitted that we gave him his only chance he’ll want to stay with us for sure a full season up top with the juke and sort defence and goalkeeper out well be a real threat to the playoffs for sure next season
Tony Timms: If Villa go down, no. They will want to keep him. Villa stay up, we have a good chance
Adam Kinman: If Jude Bellingham goes I think we will sign Hogan