birminghammail--2020-07-10--The places signed up to new 50% off Eat Out to Help Out scheme so far

Now our restaurants and bars have reopened , they desperately need our custom .
And in a uncertain post Covid world , the chancellor is giving us some encouragement to get back out there and dine out cheaply with new half price vouchers as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
Rishi Sunak has decreed that the Government will pick up half the cost of meals in August - if you 're dining out Monday , Tuesday or Wednesday .
The deal covers up to £10 a head and you can use it as many times as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eating on those specified days .
However it does not include alcohol .
To use the voucher scheme you need to know who is signed up , head over there and order food to eat in .
If you order to takeaway you will not be eligible for any discount .
The hospitality industry needs all the financial help it can get after being decimated by the effects of Covid and the resulting almost four month lockdown .
For some businesses the much heralded reopening on July 4 came too late , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant Pint Shop had closed for good - and many more closures predicted in the coming months .
So who has already signed up to the deal ?
The list is growing longer and longer by the day , but at the time of writing these are the venues according to The Mirror that will be welcoming your custom by adhering to the discount :

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Our bars and restaurants desperately need our custom right now.
In a bid to entice customers back through their doors, many businesses have signed up for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme- available throughout August.
Last month Chancellor Rishi Sunak decreed that the Government would pick up half the cost of meals this month- if you're dining out Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
It enables registered businesses to offer a 50% reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to diners who eat and/or drink-in on Mondays to Wednesdays.
The businesses can then claim the money back. So it's a win win for diners and restaurant owners struggling to keep afloat during the pandemic.
The deal can be used as many times as you like as long as you're eating on those specified days - however it does not include alcohol.
If you order to takeaway you will not be eligible for any discount.
The latest big name chain to sign up to the deal is fast food giant McDonald's.
UK restaurant group New World Trading Company which owns The Botanist on Temple Street and The Canal House in Brindleyplace is also offering the Eat Out to Help Out half price deal.
Birmingham independents offering Eat Out to Help Out can be viewed in this list here.
These are the chain venues that will be welcoming your custom by adhering to the discount:
All Bar One
Browns
Burger King
Frankie & Benny's
Harvester
Nando's
Mowgli
KFC
Costa Coffee
Côte Brasserie
Five Guys
Franco Manca
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Greene King pubs
Harvester
JD Wetherspoon
Leon Restaurants
Patisserie Valerie
Pho
Pizza Express
Pizza Hut
Pret A Manger
Revolution Bars Group
The Ivy Collection
Toby Carvery
Tortilla
Turtle Bay
Wagamama
Wasabi
Wildwood
YO Sushi
McDonald's
Eat
Ask Italian
Bill's
Byron
Fridays
Giggling Squid
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Joe and The Juice
Krispe Kreme Donuts
Loungers
M&S Cafe
Marston's
Morrison's Cafe and Barista Bar
Selfridges and Co
Whitbread
Zizzi
And local restaurants that are taking part:
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Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant
16-18, Wrottesley Street, West Midlands, B5 4RT
Ming Moon Restaurant Birmingham
Baylis House, 16 Hurst Street, West Midlands, B5 4BN
Wu Shuang
2 Bath Passage, West Midlands, B5 4SZ
China Court Restaurant
24 Ladywell Walk, West Midlands, B5 4ST
Maharaja Restaurant
23-25 HURST STREET, B5 4AS
Pepper chef
Unit 1A & 1B, Hurst street, B5 4TD
Hot Seven Chinese
unit2 southside, HURST STREET, WEST MIDLANDS, B5 4TD
LY 968 Limited T/A RuGa Bistro
12 Pershore Street, West Midlands, B5 4RX
Topokki
Topokki, Unit 1C, Hurst street, B5 4TE
Rodroj Fish & Chips
25 Smallbrook Queensway, West Midlands, B5 4HE
Taj Mahal
1 Theatre Approach, West Midlands, B5 4EJ
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre
Smallbrook Queensway, West Midlands, B5 4EW
No.1 Chinese Cafe & Takeaway
22 Holloway Circus Queensway, West Midlands, B1 1EG
Restaurants taking part in Eat Out to Help Out Dudley
Worcester
Birmingham
Birmingham and beyond
Otoro Sushi
Indoor market, 50 Edgbaston Street , B5 4RQ
Rodroj Coffee Lounge & Restaurant Ltd
Smallbrook Queensway, West Midlands, B5 4EN
SOHO Coffee Shops Limited The Bullring
Debenhams Upper Mall West, , Bullring, West Midlands, B5 4BL
80's Canteen Limited
Unit 4, Latitude Building, Bromsgrove Street, B5 6AB
The loft kitchen
146 Bromsgrove Street, West Midlands, B5 6RG
Thai Express Birmingham
Unit 36, Grand Central, Stephenson Place, West Midlands, B2 4BF
atpizza Grand central
Unit 33, Grand Central, Stephenson Place, West Midlands, B2 4BF
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
Unit 32, Birmingham New Street Station, B2 4QA
CrepeAffaire
Mk16, Grand Central, Stephenson Place, West Midlands, B2 4BQ
Comptoir Libanais
Unit 29, Grand Central, Stephenson Place, West Midlands, B2 4BF
Chaophraya
St Martin's Square, 6 Spiceal Street, Bullring, B5 4BE
Cherry Reds Cafe Bar
88-92 John Bright Street, West Midlands, B1 1BN
Tiger Bites Pig
34 Stephenson Street, West Midlands, B2 4BH
Tapas Revolution
Grand Central , Stephenson Street, West Midlands, B2 4XJ
Holy Moly Macaroni
Unit 32, 68A E Mews, West Midlands, B2 4XJ
Caffe Concerto
Grand Central , Stephenson Street, West Midlands, B2 4XJ
Tasty Plaice
Tasty Plaice(Unit 35) Grand Central, Stephenson Place, B2 4xj
The Indian Streatery Express
Unit 526 Central Street, b5 4bu
Archie's Selfridges
Bays 29/31 the Bullring upper mall, Bullring, Midland, B5 4BU
Wrapchic
Bullring
The Birmingham Stable
1 Orion, 115 John Bright St, B1 1BE
200 Degrees
12 Lower Temple Street, West Midlands, B2 4JD
Urban Feast
14 Navigation Street, West Midlands, B2 4DD
Ooty Station
Selfridges, Upper Mall East Bullring, West Midlands, B5 4BP
Tamatanga
Orion Building , 88 Navigation Street, B5 4AX
Quarter Horse Coffee
88-90, Bristol Street, West Midlands, B5 7AH
Yorks Cafe & Coffee Roasters
29-30, Stephenson Street, West Midlands, B2 4BH
Tim Hortons
112 New Street, West Midlands, B2 4EU
Ibis Birmingham Centre Irving Street
55 Irving Street, West Midlands, B1 1DH
Malmaison Birmingham
1 Wharfside Street, Mailbox, B1 1RD
Manzil Restaurant
111-112, Digbeth, West Midlands, B5 6DT
T4
50a, New Street, West Midlands, B2 4EG
Subside Bar Ltd
57 High St, Digbeth, West Midlands, B5 6DA
The Centenary Lounge Ltd
Railway Station, Moor Street Queensway, West Midlands, B4 7UL
Sun on the Hill
23 Bennetts Hills, B2 5QP
The Indian Streatery
21a, Bennetts Hill, West Midlands, B2 5QP
Second Cup Coffee Company
64 New Street, West Midlands, B2 4DU
Flight Club Darts
13 Temple Street, West Midlands, B2 5BN
Rudy's Pizza
Sunhouse, Bennetts Hill, B2 5RS
Hennessey's Bar
30-31, Allison Street, West Midlands, B5 5TJ
Rodizio Rico
The Cube, Commercial Street, B1 1RS
Head of Steam
36 Temple Street, West Midlands, B2 5DP
Indico Street Kitchen - Mailbox
The Mailbox 113-115, Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RF
Medicine Bakery & Gallery
Ground Floor, 69 New Street, West Midlands, B2 4DU
Sabai Sabai (birmingham) Ltd
Basement to First Floors, 7-8 Waterloo Street, West Midlands, B2 5PG
Gino D'acampo My Restaurant
61-63 Temple Row, B2 5LS
Pieminister
16 Waterloo Street, West Midlands, B2 5UG
Adam's
6 Waterloo Street, West Midlands, B2 5UG
San Carlo
4 Temple Street, West Midlands, B2 5BN
Chopstix Birmingham Bull Street
100 Bull Street, B4 7AA
Fumo Birmingham
1 Waterloo Street, West Midlands, B2 5PG
AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham
The Mailbox, 160 Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RL
Aluna Leisure Limited
The Mailbox, 128 Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RQ
Purecraft Bar and Kitchen Ltd
30 Waterloo Street, West Midlands, B2 5TJ
Dirty Martini Birmingham
7 Bennetts Hill, West Midlands, B2 5ST
Damascena Coffee House
Ground Floor and Part Basement, 5-7 Temple Row West, West Midlands, B2 5NY
Makan
1-3, Priory Square, West Midlands, B4 7LG
The Colmore
Part First Floor, 114-116 Colmore Row, West Midlands, B3 3BD
The Karczma
Bordesley Street, West Midlands, B5 5PH
Bardolino's Pizzeria Bellini & Espresso Bar by Marco Pierre White
The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RN
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill Birmingham
The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RN
Shogun
LEVEL 7 THE CUBE, 196 Wharfside Street, West Midlands, B1 1RN
German Doner Kebab
84 Bull Street, West Midlands, B4 6AB
Morridge
14 Temple Row, West Midlands, B2 5HG
Big Johns City
120-122, Corporation Street, West Midlands, B4 6SX
The Coffee Bar
The Oasis 110-114, Corporation Street, West Midlands, B4 6SX


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Jurgen Klopp wades in on controversial decision in Aston Villa

Villa were undone by an erroneous penalty decision – remarkably endorsed by VAR – in Thursday night ’ s 3-0 loss to Manchester United .
Smith ’ s side slipped behind when referee Jon Moss adjudged Ezri Konsa to have fouled Bruno Fernandes when in reality the United man fell into Konsa .
Smith accepted that call could have gone against his team but said he was baffled at how the video replay official backed the on-field referee .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clash with Burnley , Klopp agreed : “ I think it was a week ago , Jose [ Mourinho ] in his after-match interview said the decision is made by the guy in the studio .
Now we have a situation where on one matchday three decisions should have been different .
“ I can 100 percent understand that Dean Smith is really struggling to accept what happened last night .
“ I don ’ t know how it can happen , to be honest .
It ’ s not about who makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two people or three people ; in the end it ’ s just about getting the right decision .
“ What I don ’ t understand is that overruling is so complicated , that it must be a ‘ clear and obvious ’ misjudgment .
`` I thought they were all obvious , but you ’ d have to ask the refs why they still stuck to the decision .
“ It ’ s obviously difficult , but last night I didn ’ t think it was too difficult !
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really would like to think that in the end three people watch it , they should really find the right decision in the end .
”

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Jurgen Klopp expressed his sympathy for Aston Villa’s embattled coach Dean Smith.
Villa were undone by an erroneous penalty decision – remarkably endorsed by VAR – in Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to Manchester United.
Smith’s side slipped behind when referee Jon Moss adjudged Ezri Konsa to have fouled Bruno Fernandes when in reality the United man fell into Konsa.
Smith accepted that call could have gone against his team but said he was baffled at how the video replay official backed the on-field referee.
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Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Burnley, Klopp agreed: “I think it was a week ago, Jose [Mourinho] in his after-match interview said the decision is made by the guy in the studio. Now we have a situation where on one matchday three decisions should have been different.
“I can 100 percent understand that Dean Smith is really struggling to accept what happened last night.
“I don’t know how it can happen, to be honest. It’s not about who makes the decision, whether it’s two people or three people; in the end it’s just about getting the right decision.
“What I don’t understand is that overruling is so complicated, that it must be a ‘clear and obvious’ misjudgment.
"I thought they were all obvious, but you’d have to ask the refs why they still stuck to the decision.
“It’s obviously difficult, but last night I didn’t think it was too difficult!
"It is obviously not right and not good. I really would like to think that in the end three people watch it, they should really find the right decision in the end.”


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Shay Given makes transfer prediction about Villa captain Jack Grealish

Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given thinks Jack Grealish could play a key role at Manchester United - even if the midfielder is n't a regular starter .
Grealish is a target for United in the summer transfer window having earned plaudits for his performances in the Premier League this season .
The 24-year-old has seven goals and six assists in 32 top-flight appearances and he scored and assisted twice to help Villa reach the Carabao Cup final .
Given , a former teammate of Grealish 's at Villa Park , is n't convinced the England hopeful would command a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XI instantly but could instead provide vital backup to Bruno Fernandes .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here '' There 's so much press and media about Jack joining , there 's no smoke without fire , '' Given told Stadium Astro .
`` There must be something in the pipeline that he could be joining United .
`` I 've no clue where the fee 's going to be but I do think he 's good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United .
He would n't look out of place in that team . ''
Asked where Grealish will play if he joins United , former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Given added : `` That 's the question .
`` We talk about Fernandes and the impact he 's had , you could n't pick 11 United players and not have him in the team , that 's how good he 's been .
Where would Jack play ?
Maybe off the left or off the right .
`` But I think Jack 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even [ Liverpool manager ] Jurgen Klopp has said that about Jack 's qualities , that 's where he seems his best position .
`` But Fernandes is in that position as well and Pogba can also play that position .
They 've got a number of players who can play there .
`` But if they 're back in the Champions League then there 's so many games and so many players will be needed for so many games at the top level .
`` Fernandes is a young enough player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can play every single game .
Maybe Ole 's looking at rotating the squad a bit and getting Jack into the team .
`` We do n't know for definite if it 's going to happen but my understanding is that I think it might happen because there 's so much talk about it .
`` I think he would fit into the team .
The position ?
I ca n't tell you that because he 's got so many options now , Solskjaer , going forward . ''

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Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given thinks Jack Grealish could play a key role at Manchester United - even if the midfielder isn't a regular starter.
Grealish is a target for United in the summer transfer window having earned plaudits for his performances in the Premier League this season.
The 24-year-old has seven goals and six assists in 32 top-flight appearances and he scored and assisted twice to help Villa reach the Carabao Cup final.
Given, a former teammate of Grealish's at Villa Park, isn't convinced the England hopeful would command a place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI instantly but could instead provide vital backup to Bruno Fernandes.
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"There's so much press and media about Jack joining, there's no smoke without fire," Given told Stadium Astro. "There must be something in the pipeline that he could be joining United.
"I've no clue where the fee's going to be but I do think he's good enough to play for a club like United. He wouldn't look out of place in that team."
Asked where Grealish will play if he joins United, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Given added: "That's the question.
"We talk about Fernandes and the impact he's had, you couldn't pick 11 United players and not have him in the team, that's how good he's been. Where would Jack play? Maybe off the left or off the right.
"But I think Jack's strongest position is as a No 10. Even [Liverpool manager] Jurgen Klopp has said that about Jack's qualities, that's where he seems his best position.
"But Fernandes is in that position as well and Pogba can also play that position. They've got a number of players who can play there.
"But if they're back in the Champions League then there's so many games and so many players will be needed for so many games at the top level.
"Fernandes is a young enough player as well but I don't think he can play every single game. Maybe Ole's looking at rotating the squad a bit and getting Jack into the team.
"We don't know for definite if it's going to happen but my understanding is that I think it might happen because there's so much talk about it.
"I think he would fit into the team. The position? I can't tell you that because he's got so many options now, Solskjaer, going forward."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Leisure complex to host mobile Covid-19 test unit

A mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be set up at Aldersley Leisure Village .
Wolverhampton has played host to the mobile facility on a number of occasions in recent months and it will now be located within the grounds of the council-run leisure complex from Monday , July 13 .
It will have an integrated one-way system to allow people to attend either for walk-in or drive-through testing .
Symptoms of Covid-19 include a high temperature , a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste and a new , continuous cough .
The test - which involves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nose and the back of the throat - is most effective within one to three days of symptoms developing and should be carried out in the first five days .
All tests must be booked in advance via www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test .
Anyone in Wolverhampton who tests positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will need to share information about people that have been close contacts recently .
Councillor Jasbir Jaspal , Wolverhampton 's cabinet member for public health and wellbeing , said : `` Testing is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effective management of coronavirus , and so we are pleased to be able to make Alderlsey Leisure Village available to host this mobile test centre .
`` Aldersley has already played a substantial part in the city 's fight against coronavirus , acting as a food distribution centre which has delivered more than 1.1 million meals to residents across the city .
Now it has an equally important role to play in helping us prevent the spread of the virus and avoiding a local lockdown .
“ The message is clear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household is showing symptoms of Covid-19 , please book a test .
This will confirm whether you or someone you live with has the infection and enable you to get the advice you need to manage your situation .
If you do n't have symptoms , you can not have the test . ''

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A mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be set up at Aldersley Leisure Village.
Wolverhampton has played host to the mobile facility on a number of occasions in recent months and it will now be located within the grounds of the council-run leisure complex from Monday, July 13.
It will have an integrated one-way system to allow people to attend either for walk-in or drive-through testing.
Symptoms of Covid-19 include a high temperature, a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste and a new, continuous cough.
The test - which involves taking a swab of the inside of the nose and the back of the throat - is most effective within one to three days of symptoms developing and should be carried out in the first five days.
All tests must be booked in advance via www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test.
Anyone in Wolverhampton who tests positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will need to share information about people that have been close contacts recently.
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Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Wolverhampton's cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: "Testing is one of the most important interventions that will enable the effective management of coronavirus, and so we are pleased to be able to make Alderlsey Leisure Village available to host this mobile test centre.
"Aldersley has already played a substantial part in the city's fight against coronavirus, acting as a food distribution centre which has delivered more than 1.1 million meals to residents across the city. Now it has an equally important role to play in helping us prevent the spread of the virus and avoiding a local lockdown.
“The message is clear, if you or a member of your household is showing symptoms of Covid-19, please book a test. This will confirm whether you or someone you live with has the infection and enable you to get the advice you need to manage your situation. If you don't have symptoms, you cannot have the test."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Review on diversity pledge by Birmingham 2022 Games leaders over race row

The leaders of Birmingham 's Commonwealth Games in 2022 have pledged to act after being criticised for having a leadership team that failed to reflect the diversity of the host city or the competing nations .
In an open letter to the city , Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid has vowed to listen and learn from conversations with community leaders after a BirminghamLive probe highlighted the executive team and board of directors were nearly all white .
All seven senior executives , and 12 of 13 board members running the Games are white .
As a result of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders have promised to review the organisational structure and decision making roles to ensure they are `` more reflective of the people in our region . ''
They also pledge the Games ' recruitment process will now `` represent and reflect the world we live in '' and vow to `` bring on board new talent at all levels of the management team . ''
It 's a dramatic step forward after the issue of representation was highlighted in a series of BirminghamLive articles earlier this month under the heading `` the uncomfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham 's corridors of power . ''
Equality advocates and race activists across the city spoke out to condemn how few Black or Asian faces were on the leadership teams of major public sector organisations .
Anita Bhalla , who chaired a leadership commission looking at the issue on behalf of Mayor Andy Street two years ago , said she was `` sick and tired '' of having the same conversations about a lack of representation at the top of city organisations .
`` We were talking about this three decades ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there are no black or Asian people capable of holding any of these executive positions is a slap in the face . ''
While Joy Warmington , chief executive from Birmingham based equality and human rights charity brap , said the city had failed to grasp the chance to make a profound statement about equality of opportunity around its leadership of the Games .
Birmingham has a population including an estimated half a million people of BAME origin ( Black , Asian , Minority Ethnic ) and , by the time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be in a minority .
The Games have also been called a `` metaphor for empire '' and a reminder of Britain 's “ bloody past ” by critics as the nation confronts its history , particularly in light of the Windrush scandal and the Black Lives Matter movement .
Chairman John Crabtree , a proud Brummie leading the Games , said : “ This message ( which we reproduce in full below ) represents the clear intention of our organisation .
`` Its sentiment and the roadmap , which builds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social Values Charter published last year , underpins how we move forward together .
`` We will continue with purpose , and with ambition to seek out how the Games plays its part in helping to knit our communities together .
`` Birmingham 2022 will change this city and region for the lasting good , and will leave a legacy that benefits the people of the region for generations to come .
`` We are grateful for the continued support and will pay back the belief shown in us by delivering a Games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hope , and optimism.
” David Grevemberg , chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation , said issues about representation and inclusivity are `` systemic and salient issues that we have tried to tackle for years . ''
`` As an organisation we have a long way to go .
We have made commitments in our Transformation 2022 document that takes the next step to giving the conversation bite - these are not just esoteric words but have structures to start to put these pieces together , including a strong commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diversity is so important .
There was a real push to get the organising committee set up quickly , with representatives from different bodies ... and those in those roles , and appointed to this committee , were white .
`` This has shone a light on how people feel but also getting the organisation to look very closely at what it needs to do to be really representative . ''
“ Racism , discrimination , and intolerance of any kind is abhorrent .
It has no place in society , or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gift of hosting the Commonwealth Games provides a unique opportunity for the city , region , and country to come together and celebrate not only sport and culture , but our common humanity , desire for collective progress , and shared values .
My whole team fully support this vision .
`` We have always been committed to delivering a ‘ Games for Everyone ’ and will continue to do so .
Our common purpose is to bring people together and have our region shine on the global stage , in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we have work to do .
We ’ ve spent time listening and learning from honest and important conversations with community leaders .
We ’ ve been hearing about people ’ s concerns as well as their ambitions for Birmingham 2022 .
I will ensure we act on these conversations , continue this positive community dialogue and engagement , and we will be accountable for delivering progress .
`` I ’ m aware of the responsibility that myself and my team carry to get this right , and we ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positively , with intent , where we will : • Review our organisational structure and decision-making governance to ensure it is more reflective of the people in our region • Ensure through our recruitment process that our wider team , which will grow ten-fold over the next two years , represents and reflects the world we live in • Bring on board new talent at all levels of the Management Team and deliver initiatives that promote the available jobs and commercial benefits that the Games brings to the region • Further grow and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Equality , Diversity and Inclusion group and deliver an organisation-wide action plan • Continue to work with people and partners around the city and region to implement an inclusive community engagement plan • Mobilise our cultural , and learning programmes to nurture conversations about the benefits of the Games , as well as the modern ideals and ambitions of the Commonwealth • Develop a broad pipeline of talent , ensuring that the legacy of these Games is improved prospects , new skills and increased opportunities for the next generation .
We are developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generations to come , and for future major sporting events , there is a deep talent pool , made up of people who grasped new opportunities , and took their chance because of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games • Support the Commonwealth Sport Movement in openly addressing the legacy of colonialism and our shared history With two years to go to the start of the Games , we have a unique opportunity to forge even stronger relationships , connect more with the wider people across the West Midlands and break down barriers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
The Commonwealth Games is about bringing people together .
Birmingham and the West Midlands will host 72 member states that represent 2.4 billion people from around the modern Commonwealth .
Sport , cultural exchange , and business development are powerful transformative tools that can help drive action , build relationships , increase understanding , and aid community cohesion .
This region has been shaped by people from across the globe , people who have enriched it and made it their home .
Our Games will enable the sharing of cultures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together through the power of sport and culture , in a region that will guarantee the warmest of welcomes .
The true measure of our impact will be the progress we make over the next two years .
These Games will be a catalyst for sustained change , and I will ensure that we deliver for the city , region , and its people .

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The leaders of Birmingham's Commonwealth Games in 2022 have pledged to act after being criticised for having a leadership team that failed to reflect the diversity of the host city or the competing nations.
In an open letter to the city, Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid has vowed to listen and learn from conversations with community leaders after a BirminghamLive probe highlighted the executive team and board of directors were nearly all white.
All seven senior executives, and 12 of 13 board members running the Games are white.
As a result of our coverage and the resulting conversations, the leaders have promised to review the organisational structure and decision making roles to ensure they are "more reflective of the people in our region."
They also pledge the Games' recruitment process will now "represent and reflect the world we live in" and vow to "bring on board new talent at all levels of the management team."
It's a dramatic step forward after the issue of representation was highlighted in a series of BirminghamLive articles earlier this month under the heading "the uncomfortable truth about the lack of diversity in Birmingham's corridors of power."
Equality advocates and race activists across the city spoke out to condemn how few Black or Asian faces were on the leadership teams of major public sector organisations.
Anita Bhalla, who chaired a leadership commission looking at the issue on behalf of Mayor Andy Street two years ago, said she was "sick and tired" of having the same conversations about a lack of representation at the top of city organisations.
"We were talking about this three decades ago," she said.
"To suggest that there are no black or Asian people capable of holding any of these executive positions is a slap in the face."
While Joy Warmington, chief executive from Birmingham based equality and human rights charity brap, said the city had failed to grasp the chance to make a profound statement about equality of opportunity around its leadership of the Games.
Birmingham has a population including an estimated half a million people of BAME origin (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) and, by the time the Games comes round, white people are likely to be in a minority.
The Games have also been called a "metaphor for empire" and a reminder of Britain's “bloody past” by critics as the nation confronts its history, particularly in light of the Windrush scandal and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Chairman John Crabtree, a proud Brummie leading the Games, said: “This message (which we reproduce in full below) represents the clear intention of our organisation.
"Its sentiment and the roadmap, which builds on the important work outlined in our Social Values Charter published last year, underpins how we move forward together.
"We will continue with purpose, and with ambition to seek out how the Games plays its part in helping to knit our communities together.
"Birmingham 2022 will change this city and region for the lasting good, and will leave a legacy that benefits the people of the region for generations to come.
"We are grateful for the continued support and will pay back the belief shown in us by delivering a Games for everyone that is full of opportunity, hope, and optimism.”
David Grevemberg, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation, said issues about representation and inclusivity are "systemic and salient issues that we have tried to tackle for years."
"As an organisation we have a long way to go. We have made commitments in our Transformation 2022 document that takes the next step to giving the conversation bite - these are not just esoteric words but have structures to start to put these pieces together, including a strong commitment to human rights.
"The question of diversity is so important. There was a real push to get the organising committee set up quickly, with representatives from different bodies...and those in those roles, and appointed to this committee, were white.
"This has shone a light on how people feel but also getting the organisation to look very closely at what it needs to do to be really representative."
The open letter in full:
“Racism, discrimination, and intolerance of any kind is abhorrent. It has no place in society, or the Commonwealth Games.
"I recognise that the gift of hosting the Commonwealth Games provides a unique opportunity for the city, region, and country to come together and celebrate not only sport and culture, but our common humanity, desire for collective progress, and shared values. My whole team fully support this vision.
"We have always been committed to delivering a ‘Games for Everyone’ and will continue to do so. Our common purpose is to bring people together and have our region shine on the global stage, in all its rich diversity.
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"I recognise that we have work to do. We’ve spent time listening and learning from honest and important conversations with community leaders. We’ve been hearing about people’s concerns as well as their ambitions for Birmingham 2022. I will ensure we act on these conversations, continue this positive community dialogue and engagement, and we will be accountable for delivering progress.
"I’m aware of the responsibility that myself and my team carry to get this right, and we’ve been developing an initial roadmap to move forward positively, with intent, where we will:
Review our organisational structure and decision-making governance to ensure it is more reflective of the people in our region
Ensure through our recruitment process that our wider team, which will grow ten-fold over the next two years, represents and reflects the world we live in
Bring on board new talent at all levels of the Management Team and deliver initiatives that promote the available jobs and commercial benefits that the Games brings to the region
Further grow and implement the plans developed by our internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group and deliver an organisation-wide action plan
Continue to work with people and partners around the city and region to implement an inclusive community engagement plan
Continue to work with people and partners around the city and region to implement an inclusive community engagement plan
Mobilise our cultural, and learning programmes to nurture conversations about the benefits of the Games, as well as the modern ideals and ambitions of the Commonwealth
Develop a broad pipeline of talent, ensuring that the legacy of these Games is improved prospects, new skills and increased opportunities for the next generation. We are developing an initiative that will mean that in generations to come, and for future major sporting events, there is a deep talent pool, made up of people who grasped new opportunities, and took their chance because of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Support the Commonwealth Sport Movement in openly addressing the legacy of colonialism and our shared history
With two years to go to the start of the Games, we have a unique opportunity to forge even stronger relationships, connect more with the wider people across the West Midlands and break down barriers to ensure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is seized by all.
The Commonwealth Games is about bringing people together.
Birmingham and the West Midlands will host 72 member states that represent 2.4 billion people from around the modern Commonwealth. Sport, cultural exchange, and business development are powerful transformative tools that can help drive action, build relationships, increase understanding, and aid community cohesion.
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This region has been shaped by people from across the globe, people who have enriched it and made it their home. Our Games will enable the sharing of cultures, experiences and untold stories, bringing people together through the power of sport and culture, in a region that will guarantee the warmest of welcomes.
The true measure of our impact will be the progress we make over the next two years. These Games will be a catalyst for sustained change, and I will ensure that we deliver for the city, region, and its people.
Sincerely, Ian Reid
Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham 2022


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Boris Johnson, you must read this reaction to your care home jibe

A letter heavy with pent up frustration is winging its way to Number 10 from a furious nursing home manager after Boris Johnson criticised the care sector over the handling of coronavirus .
In line after anguished line , Kerry Jackson pours out her heart about the desperate challenge she has faced keeping residents safe from coronavirus - without , she says , any support .
She invites the PM to visit to see for himself .
Kerry , who manages Boldmere Court nursing home in Erdington for people with complex dementia , said the PM 's comments show he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been like inside settings like hers , battling to keep residents safe .
The Prime Minister said on Monday that `` too many care homes did n't really follow the procedures '' .
His words sparked fury in the care home sector , with one charity boss calling them `` clumsy and cowardly '' .
Health secretary Matt Hancock said care homes had done `` amazing work '' during the crisis and rejected Labour calls to apologise for the PM 's remark .
Mrs Jackson , a former intensive care nurse , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgotten bunch '' through the pandemic , with no support , no training , no guidance and no understanding of the challenges of supporting people with especially difficult health needs .
Homes like hers , she says , take in residents with `` challenging behaviours and aggression '' that `` nobody else wants '' ; not the 'pleasantly confused and compliant ' old people the Prime Minister might imagine .
Her home , in Gravelly Lane , has managed to protect its 68 residents , with no deaths from the virus in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but recovered .
No cases have been reported among her 220 staff .
In her furious broadside , she asks the PM : `` What guidelines did you introduce in care and nursing homes at the beginning ( of the pandemic ) ?
Did I miss something while I was working 12 hour shifts , seven days a week ? ''
She invites the PM to visit to understand how nursing homes were `` the forgotten bunch '' , protecting the NHS but getting no help in return .
She adds : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths from Covid 19 - however , residents who were in hospital at the commencement of the pandemic did pass away within your highly supported , well supplied NHS .
`` I am aware you are an extremely busy man but I think you need to see that not all homes contain pleasantly confused or compliant residents .
`` Some of us take in those residents that no one else can manage due to behaviours and aggression .
`` We are a one of a kind home with a one of a kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond without the recognition that has been given to government services . ''
She adds : `` Mr Johnson , I would love to get your view and for you to hear an honest unbiased and to-the-point view from myself . ''
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Kerry is a qualified nurse who ran intensive care and high dependency units in NHS settings before she `` fell in love '' with wanting to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with complex dementia and behaviours that challenge .
Her letter concludes : `` Mr Johnson , I would like to thank you for the hard work and dedication shown in dealing with this pandemic and the thought put in before it entered our country .
`` However , the lack of thought for Care Homes , Nursing Homes and Domiciliary Care was careless .
We are looking after the generation that fought for our country - without them we would be a very different nation .
`` I know you are busy but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a way to build bridges .
Nursing homes have been abandoned by all - now is the time to show support .
We are tired and still under pressure .
While the rest of the nation think things are getting back to normality , we are preparing for a second wave . ''
`` Time for action is now !
Time to listen has come ! ''
The home , locally owned and managed , has three dedicated dementia units which also cater for complex behaviours , and a general nursing unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuite .
It is rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission .
Her MP Jack Dromey , Birmingham Erdington , said her letter showed how angry and distressed care home managers had been by Boris Johnson 's thoughtless remark .
`` The staff are outstanding and they give loving care to those who , as the manager said , served our nation well , some in the armed forces .
`` They have worked so hard and so long through Covid and they are outraged at these insensitive and ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will be urging him to take up this offer to visit . ''

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A letter heavy with pent up frustration is winging its way to Number 10 from a furious nursing home manager after Boris Johnson criticised the care sector over the handling of coronavirus.
In line after anguished line, Kerry Jackson pours out her heart about the desperate challenge she has faced keeping residents safe from coronavirus - without, she says, any support.
She invites the PM to visit to see for himself.
Kerry, who manages Boldmere Court nursing home in Erdington for people with complex dementia, said the PM's comments show he has "no idea" what life has been like inside settings like hers, battling to keep residents safe.
The Prime Minister said on Monday that "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures".
His words sparked fury in the care home sector, with one charity boss calling them "clumsy and cowardly".
Health secretary Matt Hancock said care homes had done "amazing work" during the crisis and rejected Labour calls to apologise for the PM's remark.
Mrs Jackson, a former intensive care nurse, said nursing homes have been "the forgotten bunch" through the pandemic, with no support, no training, no guidance and no understanding of the challenges of supporting people with especially difficult health needs.
Homes like hers, she says, take in residents with "challenging behaviours and aggression" that "nobody else wants"; not the 'pleasantly confused and compliant' old people the Prime Minister might imagine.
Her home, in Gravelly Lane, has managed to protect its 68 residents, with no deaths from the virus in the home. Two residents have been infected but recovered. No cases have been reported among her 220 staff.
In her furious broadside, she asks the PM: "What guidelines did you introduce in care and nursing homes at the beginning (of the pandemic)? Did I miss something while I was working 12 hour shifts, seven days a week?"
She invites the PM to visit to understand how nursing homes were "the forgotten bunch", protecting the NHS but getting no help in return.
She adds: "Within my home we have not experienced deaths from Covid 19 - however, residents who were in hospital at the commencement of the pandemic did pass away within your highly supported, well supplied NHS.
"I am aware you are an extremely busy man but I think you need to see that not all homes contain pleasantly confused or compliant residents.
"Some of us take in those residents that no one else can manage due to behaviours and aggression.
"We are a one of a kind home with a one of a kind team, who have worked above and beyond without the recognition that has been given to government services."
She adds: "Mr Johnson, I would love to get your view and for you to hear an honest unbiased and to-the-point view from myself."
Kerry is a qualified nurse who ran intensive care and high dependency units in NHS settings before she "fell in love" with wanting to be part of the sector looking after people with complex dementia and behaviours that challenge.
Her letter concludes: "Mr Johnson, I would like to thank you for the hard work and dedication shown in dealing with this pandemic and the thought put in before it entered our country.
"However, the lack of thought for Care Homes, Nursing Homes and Domiciliary Care was careless. We are looking after the generation that fought for our country - without them we would be a very different nation.
"I know you are busy but a thought for us would be fantastic and a way to build bridges. Nursing homes have been abandoned by all - now is the time to show support. We are tired and still under pressure. While the rest of the nation think things are getting back to normality, we are preparing for a second wave."
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"Time for action is now! Time to listen has come!"
The home, locally owned and managed, has three dedicated dementia units which also cater for complex behaviours, and a general nursing unit. There are 68 bedrooms, all ensuite. It is rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission.
Her MP Jack Dromey, Birmingham Erdington, said her letter showed how angry and distressed care home managers had been by Boris Johnson's thoughtless remark.
"The staff are outstanding and they give loving care to those who, as the manager said, served our nation well, some in the armed forces.
"They have worked so hard and so long through Covid and they are outraged at these insensitive and ill informed comments by the Prime Minister. I will be urging him to take up this offer to visit."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Iconic DJ Steve Sutherland dies

Iconic DJ Steve Sutherland dies

An award-winning DJ who was credited with pushing the development of Black British music has died .
Steve Sutherland worked on hugely popular shows on Choice FM and Galaxy FM and quickly developed a strong fanbase .
The four time MOBO award winner was celebrated for his tireless work promoting R & B , Hip Hop , and grime artists into the mainstream music scene .
Described by Clash magazine as a `` champion for Black British culture '' the respected DJ had interviewed the likes of Janet Jackson , Alicia Keys , OutKast and Ja Rule during his successful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death on twitter , which was followed by a flood of tributes .
DJ Trevor Nelson posted : '' Just heard the sad news of another great loss to British black music .
Condolences to the Family of Steve Sutherland who I first met and worked with at the Kensington roof gardens 30 years ago .
@ TwiceasNiceUK r.i.p '' Wolverhampton born music star Singer Beverley Knight tweeted : `` I am so gutted to hear of # SteveSutherland ’ s passing .
The amount of times he ’ d get my to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appear on his radio show “ it ’ s got ta be live Bev , no pre-record business !
” A BRILLIANT , well loved DJ with an immense legacy .
Gutted . ''
DJ Swerve from Kiss FM posted : `` RIP # stevesutherland such sad news that such a nice guy and much loved DJ has passed . ''
DJ Colin Francis tweeted `` RIP Steve Sutherland !
!
We travelled all over UK & Europe doing gigs together and you was a DJ whom I respected your determination and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ award winner , Mr Twice as Nice and all round good guy !
!
You will always be remembered . ''
Former colleague Becky Earley tweeted : `` Devastated to hear about the passing away of # SteveSutherland , he was an absolute legend .
`` I really enjoyed working with him at Galaxy , we had a ball every event we did ... especially Ibiza and he dropped the best DJ set at my wedding .
You will be missed Steve xx ''

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An award-winning DJ who was credited with pushing the development of Black British music has died.
Steve Sutherland worked on hugely popular shows on Choice FM and Galaxy FM and quickly developed a strong fanbase.
The four time MOBO award winner was celebrated for his tireless work promoting R&B, Hip Hop, and grime artists into the mainstream music scene.
Described by Clash magazine as a "champion for Black British culture" the respected DJ had interviewed the likes of Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, OutKast and Ja Rule during his successful career.
Singer Gemma Fox confirmed his death on twitter, which was followed by a flood of tributes.
DJ Trevor Nelson posted:" Just heard the sad news of another great loss to British black music. Condolences to the Family of Steve Sutherland who I first met and worked with at the Kensington roof gardens 30 years ago. @TwiceasNiceUK r.i.p"
Wolverhampton born music star Singer Beverley Knight tweeted: "I am so gutted to hear of #SteveSutherland ’s passing. The amount of times he’d get my to leave my house late in the evening to appear on his radio show “it’s gotta be live Bev, no pre-record business!” A BRILLIANT, well loved DJ with an immense legacy. Gutted."
DJ Swerve from Kiss FM posted: "RIP #stevesutherland such sad news that such a nice guy and much loved DJ has passed."
DJ Colin Francis tweeted "RIP Steve Sutherland!! We travelled all over UK & Europe doing gigs together and you was a DJ whom I respected your determination and desire to push boundaries! Multi MOBO award winner, Mr Twice as Nice and all round good guy!! You will always be remembered."
Former colleague Becky Earley tweeted: "Devastated to hear about the passing away of #SteveSutherland, he was an absolute legend.
"I really enjoyed working with him at Galaxy, we had a ball every event we did...especially Ibiza and he dropped the best DJ set at my wedding. You will be missed Steve xx"


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Ban on gatherings in six Birmingham parks following party reports

A dispersal order will be in place in nearly half a dozen Birmingham parks following reports of illegal gatherings this weekend .
West Midlands Police said they had received intelligence that partygoers were intending to flock to Kings Norton Park with drugs and alcohol .
The order will also cover Rowheath Playing Fields , Rowheath Pavilion , Woodlands Park and Cotteridge Park and will be in place from Saturday ( July 11 ) until 7am on Sunday ( July 12 ) .
Birmingham Police tweeted : “ The powers are granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour , Crime and Policing Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave the area whose behaviour is likely to cause alarm , harassment or distress .
“ We will also have the power to seize items that are used to cause distress and the dispersal order will cover Rowheath Playing Fields , Rowheath Pavilion , Woodlands Park , Kings Norton park and Cotteridge Park .
“ The order will start at 12pm tomorrow and comes after reports that parties are being planned in the above locations with messaging being sent around encouraging people to bring their own alcohol and drugs.
” Lockdown restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus .
Despite this , hundreds of people have continued to hold parties in public spaces , leading to police intervention .
Parties have been held in Sutton Park , a city centre park and Sorrell Park in Erdington last month were cops shut down a rave with 200 people .
Bottles of alcohol and gas canisters were left strewn across the recreation area in Egerton Road .
Police said they did not believe the gathering was an unlicensed rave but they moved party-goers on .
Five men were also arrested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Staffordshire , in June .
It comes as police issued a dispersal order following reports an illegal gathering was set to take place in the Chasewater area .

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A dispersal order will be in place in nearly half a dozen Birmingham parks following reports of illegal gatherings this weekend.
West Midlands Police said they had received intelligence that partygoers were intending to flock to Kings Norton Park with drugs and alcohol.
The order will also cover Rowheath Playing Fields, Rowheath Pavilion, Woodlands Park and Cotteridge Park and will be in place from Saturday (July 11) until 7am on Sunday (July 12).
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Birmingham Police tweeted: “The powers are granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and mean officers can direct anyone to leave the area whose behaviour is likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress.
“We will also have the power to seize items that are used to cause distress and the dispersal order will cover Rowheath Playing Fields, Rowheath Pavilion, Woodlands Park, Kings Norton park and Cotteridge Park.
“The order will start at 12pm tomorrow and comes after reports that parties are being planned in the above locations with messaging being sent around encouraging people to bring their own alcohol and drugs.”
Lockdown restrictions currently prohibit gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Despite this, hundreds of people have continued to hold parties in public spaces, leading to police intervention.
Parties have been held in Sutton Park, a city centre park and Sorrell Park in Erdington last month were cops shut down a rave with 200 people.
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Bottles of alcohol and gas canisters were left strewn across the recreation area in Egerton Road.
Police said they did not believe the gathering was an unlicensed rave but they moved party-goers on.
Five men were also arrested in connection with the organisation of illegal raves in Staffordshire, in June.
It comes as police issued a dispersal order following reports an illegal gathering was set to take place in the Chasewater area.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--West Brom and Leeds need these points for Premier League glory

The finishing line is in sight but the chasing pack refuse to yield in their pursuit of season-long pace-setters West Brom and Leeds United .
As things stand Leeds top the table with 81 points , Albion are breathing down their necks with 80 .
Yet Brentford and Fulham doggedly persist with 75 and 73 respectively .
With just four games to go , both West Brom and Leeds are well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League .
But how many points do they need to secure to get that all important ‘ P ’ next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a play-off spot – but as Chris Tarrant used to say on Who Wants to be a Millionaire , ‘ We don ’ t want to give you that ’ .
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow instructions here With 12 points up for grabs it ’ s possible that the two London sides could even claim the two automatic positions , possible but highly improbable .
It would take a car crash at Elland Road and another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Far more likely is the top two continue their winning run and finish the job .
Third-placed Brentford can attain a maximum of 87 points – and have a superior goal difference to the top two .
That means both need to get to 88 points to be absolutely sure .
If Brentford maintaining their winning run , Marcelo Bielsa ’ s men could return to the top flight at Derby on Sunday , July 19 in their penultimate game .
If they win at Swansea on Sunday and against Barnsley on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll need a draw at Pride Park to go up .
Basically Leeds need seven from 12 points to leave the Bees in the play-offs .
If Brentford win their next two Albion would need to do likewise at Blackburn and home to Fulham on Tuesday , July 14 .
That would mean they could travel to Huddersfield week tonight , Friday , July 17 , certain that victory sends them up .
Of course both could afford a couple of slips in the next couple of games and take it to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home to Charlton and for Baggies at home to QPR , both on Wednesday , July 22 , kick-off 19:30 .
Albion require eight from 12 points to take Brentford out of the equation .
If Bees slip up before then - put the champagne on ice .

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The finishing line is in sight but the chasing pack refuse to yield in their pursuit of season-long pace-setters West Brom and Leeds United.
As things stand Leeds top the table with 81 points, Albion are breathing down their necks with 80.
Yet Brentford and Fulham doggedly persist with 75 and 73 respectively.
With just four games to go, both West Brom and Leeds are well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League. But how many points do they need to secure to get that all important ‘P’ next to their name?
Both have already secured a play-off spot – but as Chris Tarrant used to say on Who Wants to be a Millionaire, ‘We don’t want to give you that’.
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With 12 points up for grabs it’s possible that the two London sides could even claim the two automatic positions, possible but highly improbable. It would take a car crash at Elland Road and another at The Hawthorns for that to happen.
Far more likely is the top two continue their winning run and finish the job.
Third-placed Brentford can attain a maximum of 87 points – and have a superior goal difference to the top two.
That means both need to get to 88 points to be absolutely sure.
Leeds
If Brentford maintaining their winning run, Marcelo Bielsa’s men could return to the top flight at Derby on Sunday, July 19 in their penultimate game.
If they win at Swansea on Sunday and against Barnsley on Thursday, July 16, they’ll need a draw at Pride Park to go up.
Basically Leeds need seven from 12 points to leave the Bees in the play-offs.
West Brom
If Brentford win their next two Albion would need to do likewise at Blackburn and home to Fulham on Tuesday, July 14.
That would mean they could travel to Huddersfield week tonight, Friday, July 17, certain that victory sends them up.
Of course both could afford a couple of slips in the next couple of games and take it to the final fixture, which for Leeds is at home to Charlton and for Baggies at home to QPR, both on Wednesday, July 22, kick-off 19:30.
Albion require eight from 12 points to take Brentford out of the equation.
If Bees slip up before then - put the champagne on ice.
Remaining fixtures
Leeds
Swansea (a) Sun 12/7
Barnsley (h) Thurs 16/7
Derby (a) Sun 19/7
Charlton (h) Wed 22/7
West Brom
Blackburn (a) Sat, 11/7
Fulham (h) Tues, 14/7
Huddersfield (a) Fri (17/7)
QPR (h) Wed 22/7
Brentford
Derby (a) Sat 11/7
Preston (h) Wed 15/7
Stoke (a) Sat 18/7
Barnsley (h) ) Wed 22/7
Fulham
Cardiff (h) Fri 10/7
WBA (a) Tues 14/7
Sheff Wed (h) Sat 18/7
Wigan (a) ) Wed 22/7


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Boris Johnson tells Brits it's 'time to get back in the office'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told white collar workers to get back to the office .
Current Government guidance advises people to work from home if they can and only to go in when remote working is not possible .
But in a Q & A on social media today ( Friday July 10 ) , Boris said : `` I want people to be back to work as carefully as possible .
`` It 's very important that people should be going back to work if they can now .
`` ... Because I think it 's very important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives more normally .
`` I wanted to see more people feeling confident to use the shops , use the restaurants , and get back into work - but only if we all follow the guidance . ''
The PM added that he was aware the almost four month lockdown had been met with mixed feelings saying : “ Some people have loved it – I mean , let 's be honest , some people have actually loved it .
“ But some people have really found it tough in lockdown.
” One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been business - and particularly the lunchtime hospitality trade .
Earlier this week , sandwich chain Pret A Manger announced the closure of 30 UK stores .
The PM 's U-turn also comes after Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the reopening of several sectors get us back to as `` close to normal life as soon as possible '' .
Mr Dowden revealed yesterday ( July 9 ) , new reopening dates for sectors including sport , beauty and leisure .
This weekend , theatres , operas and music venues will be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor performances for the public .
On Monday July 13 , beauty salons , tanning salons , piercing shops.
, nail bars , tattoo parlours and other close contact services can reopen - with Covid 19 safety measures in place .
Gyms and indoor pools to reopen from July 25 , Outdoor theatre will be able to resume from this weekend , and pubs , restaurants and hotels all reopened on July 5 .
Brits have been working from home since mid March with buses , trains and tubes have remained generally half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were used by many white collar workers , are still eerily empty .
Earlier today , Health Secretary Matt Hancock confused matters when he said home-working should `` be the norm '' .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told white collar workers to get back to the office.
Current Government guidance advises people to work from home if they can and only to go in when remote working is not possible.
But in a Q&A on social media today (Friday July 10), Boris said: "I want people to be back to work as carefully as possible.
"It's very important that people should be going back to work if they can now.
"...Because I think it's very important that people should try to lead their lives more normally.
"I wanted to see more people feeling confident to use the shops, use the restaurants, and get back into work - but only if we all follow the guidance."
The PM added that he was aware the almost four month lockdown had been met with mixed feelings saying: “Some people have loved it – I mean, let's be honest, some people have actually loved it.
“But some people have really found it tough in lockdown.”
One of the major casualties of lockdown has been business - and particularly the lunchtime hospitality trade. Earlier this week, sandwich chain Pret A Manger announced the closure of 30 UK stores.
The PM's U-turn also comes after Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the reopening of several sectors get us back to as "close to normal life as soon as possible".
Mr Dowden revealed yesterday (July 9), new reopening dates for sectors including sport, beauty and leisure.
This weekend, theatres, operas and music venues will be allowed to work again - to put on outdoor performances for the public.
On Monday July 13, beauty salons, tanning salons, piercing shops., nail bars, tattoo parlours and other close contact services can reopen - with Covid 19 safety measures in place.
Gyms and indoor pools to reopen from July 25,
Outdoor theatre will be able to resume from this weekend, and pubs, restaurants and hotels all reopened on July 5.
Brits have been working from home since mid March with buses, trains and tubes have remained generally half empty.
Trains in particular - which were used by many white collar workers, are still eerily empty.
Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock confused matters when he said home-working should "be the norm".


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Werder Bremen reveal 'movement' over Wolves target Milot Rashica

Milot Rashica is in talks over leaving Werder Bremen , the Bundesliga club have confirmed .
The forward had been expected to be on the move in the summer transfer window and has already 'said goodbye ' to his teammates .
According to Sky Sports , Wolverhampton Wanderers are following his progress after an 11-goal haul from 34 matches this season .
The likes of Liverpool , Aston Villa , Brighton and West Ham United have also been linked with the Kosovo international .
Sign up to our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's sporting director Frank Baumann confirmed on Friday that discussions over Rashica 's exit are underway .
`` There is movement and discussions with a club , but other clubs are also interested in him .
We have to assume that he wo n't be with us next season .
But we do n't need to sell below value , '' said Baumann .
He added : `` Other than Rashica , who wants to take the next step in his career , no player has come to us and said they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to German media outlet DeichStube , RB Leipzig and Hertha Berlin hold an interest while AC Milan is also reported to be an option for the 24-year-old , who has a release clause of £33m in his contract .
The clause would have dropped to just £13.5m if Werder were relegated but Rashica 's side avoided dropping into the 2 .
Bundesliga on away goals on Sunday after a 2-2 aggregate draw with Heidenheim in the promotion/relegation play-off .

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Milot Rashica is in talks over leaving Werder Bremen, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.
The forward had been expected to be on the move in the summer transfer window and has already 'said goodbye' to his teammates.
According to Sky Sports, Wolverhampton Wanderers are following his progress after an 11-goal haul from 34 matches this season.
The likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, Brighton and West Ham United have also been linked with the Kosovo international.
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Werder's sporting director Frank Baumann confirmed on Friday that discussions over Rashica's exit are underway.
"There is movement and discussions with a club, but other clubs are also interested in him. We have to assume that he won't be with us next season. But we don't need to sell below value," said Baumann.
He added: "Other than Rashica, who wants to take the next step in his career, no player has come to us and said they want to leave the club."
According to German media outlet DeichStube, RB Leipzig and Hertha Berlin hold an interest while AC Milan is also reported to be an option for the 24-year-old, who has a release clause of £33m in his contract.
The clause would have dropped to just £13.5m if Werder were relegated but Rashica's side avoided dropping into the 2. Bundesliga on away goals on Sunday after a 2-2 aggregate draw with Heidenheim in the promotion/relegation play-off.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Michael Kors announces huge sale with up to 50% off designer handbags

Renowned fashion Michael Kors have announced a massive sale with prices starting from as little as £16 .
The brand @ @ @ @ @ its stylish handbags , will give lucky shoppers up to 50 per cent off .
@ @ @ @ @ Carine and the Ava handbags , as well as amazing deals on clothes , shoewear @ @ @ @ @ was n't enough good news , the sale also includes deals on clothing and accessories @ @ @ @ @ now at the Michael Kors website but the company has given no indication on when @ @ @ @ @ are the few bargains to be had :

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Renowned fashion Michael Kors have announced a massive sale with prices starting from as little as £16.
The brand which is much loved for its stylish handbags, will give lucky shoppers up to 50 per cent off.
The discount applies to the Carine and the Ava handbags, as well as amazing deals on clothes, shoewear and accessories.
Items include trainers and watches, crossbody bags, tote bags and wallets.
If that wasn't enough good news, the sale also includes deals on clothing and accessories.
The sale is available now at the Michael Kors website but the company has given no indication on when it will end.
Here are the few bargains to be had:
Gen 5 Bradshaw Rose Gold-Tone and Acetate Smartwatch, £258 from £369.
Manhattan Medium Patent Leather Satchel, £175 from £350.
Irving Stripe Snake-Embossed Leather Sneaker, £90 from £150.
Camille Large Leather Satchel, £114, from £360.
Small Metallic Pebbled Leather Wallet, £37, from £75.
Jet Set Travel Saffiano Leather Luggage Tag, £21, from £35 .
Mercer Large Saffiano Leather Tote Bag, £122, from £305.
Ava Extra-Small Saffiano Leather Crossbody, £80, from £160 .
Ginny Leather Crossbody Bag, £105 from £175.
Floral Georgette Dress, £105, from £210.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Hunt for 'hit-and-run' driver who left police officer injured

A police officer was taken to hospital following a 'hit-and-run ' in Wolverhampton .
The officer was 'deliberately struck ' by a grey Mercedes-Benz C-class convertible in Beechwood Avenue , Wednesfield , today ( Friday , July 10 ) .
Luckily , the officer was not seriously injured .
Police are now looking for the driver , who fled the scene .
Following the incident , Wednesdfield Police tweeted : `` An officer was deliberately struck by a grey Mercedes C class convertible today that failed to stop and made off on Beechwood Avenue .
`` The officer attended hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only superficial injuries .
`` Our investigation into the incident continues . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live : `` We are investigating after an officer was struck by a car on Beechwood Avenue in Wednesfield just before 2pm this afternoon .
`` The officer had parked behind a Mercedes car on the road and as he went to walk by the side of the car , the driver of the Mercedes reversed and struck the officer , causing him to fall to the floor .
The car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital to be checked over and fortunately only sustained minor injuries . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
People are asked to quote crime reference 20WV/160591D/20 when passing on information .

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A police officer was taken to hospital following a 'hit-and-run' in Wolverhampton.
The officer was 'deliberately struck' by a grey Mercedes-Benz C-class convertible in Beechwood Avenue, Wednesfield, today (Friday, July 10).
Luckily, the officer was not seriously injured.
Police are now looking for the driver, who fled the scene.
Following the incident, Wednesdfield Police tweeted: "An officer was deliberately struck by a grey Mercedes C class convertible today that failed to stop and made off on Beechwood Avenue.
"The officer attended hospital but was given the all clear with only superficial injuries.
"Our investigation into the incident continues."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live: "We are investigating after an officer was struck by a car on Beechwood Avenue in Wednesfield just before 2pm this afternoon.
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"The officer had parked behind a Mercedes car on the road and as he went to walk by the side of the car, the driver of the Mercedes reversed and struck the officer, causing him to fall to the floor. The car then made off.
"He was taken to hospital to be checked over and fortunately only sustained minor injuries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime reference 20WV/160591D/20 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Ex-Birmingham City boss Garry Monk makes 'hardest job' claim

Garry Monk is once again raging at the EFL following Sheffield Wednesday ’ s brush with an independent disciplinary commission .
For the second season running the Sheffield Wednesday boss finds his team ’ s Championship status threatened by events off the field rather than on it .
Just as Monk guided Blues to 13th place in the table before a nine-point deduction plummeted them back down , so too his Owls side are relatively secure on 52 points but are sweating on the commission ’ s verdict .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or click here A heavy points penalty would see the Owls pushed back towards the bottom three – a scenario that is all too familiar for the 41-year-old .
“ I ’ ve been through this before with Birmingham , ” Monk said .
“ It ’ s a difficult one .
Of course , from a logical point of view it makes no sense for it to have carried on for this long .
“ The procedure of it all going forward needs to be looked at anyway , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in .
“ In terms of the EFL thing , of course it ’ s frustrating .
But the energy and the focus from my point of view is not on that .
“ It ’ s a club issue , they ’ re dealing with it , they ’ re confident as they have been all along and we have to concentrate on the football , that ’ s my job and the players ’ job.
” Monk was asked whether his current plight is the most testing of his career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only the deduction , but also operating under a business plan and only being allowed to sign five low-budget players .
“ It is a difficult one but if we can get it right .
I think you have seen the start of what needs to happen with the squad .
“ Of course , it leaves us in a situation where squad strength is weaker .
“ I have had good constructive conversations with the club on the future .
“ Quite rightly , results will always be king .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it .
“ If we can finish with some positive results and get this transition going , it can definitely be a positive outcome moving forward .
“ I have always tried to use that siege mentality at every club I have been at .
I think the culture has improved at the club .
“ You always need to have that underdog feeling to yourself .
You need that grit and determination in the Championship about you in key moments but of course we need to improve ” Monk ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place above Blues who go into Sunday ’ s game with Stoke City having parted ways with Pep Clotet .

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Garry Monk is once again raging at the EFL following Sheffield Wednesday’s brush with an independent disciplinary commission.
For the second season running the Sheffield Wednesday boss finds his team’s Championship status threatened by events off the field rather than on it.
Just as Monk guided Blues to 13th place in the table before a nine-point deduction plummeted them back down, so too his Owls side are relatively secure on 52 points but are sweating on the commission’s verdict.
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A heavy points penalty would see the Owls pushed back towards the bottom three – a scenario that is all too familiar for the 41-year-old.
“I’ve been through this before with Birmingham,” Monk said. “It’s a difficult one. Of course, from a logical point of view it makes no sense for it to have carried on for this long.
“The procedure of it all going forward needs to be looked at anyway, it’s not a good situation for anyone to be in.
“In terms of the EFL thing, of course it’s frustrating. But the energy and the focus from my point of view is not on that.
“It’s a club issue, they’re dealing with it, they’re confident as they have been all along and we have to concentrate on the football, that’s my job and the players’ job.”
Monk was asked whether his current plight is the most testing of his career, which last season with Blues included not only the deduction, but also operating under a business plan and only being allowed to sign five low-budget players.
His response was surprising.
“I believe so,” he replied.
“It is a difficult one but if we can get it right. I think you have seen the start of what needs to happen with the squad.
“Of course, it leaves us in a situation where squad strength is weaker.
“I have had good constructive conversations with the club on the future.
“Quite rightly, results will always be king. I understand the negative period in this side of it.
“If we can finish with some positive results and get this transition going, it can definitely be a positive outcome moving forward.
“I have always tried to use that siege mentality at every club I have been at. I think the culture has improved at the club.
“You always need to have that underdog feeling to yourself. You need that grit and determination in the Championship about you in key moments but of course we need to improve”
Monk’s Owls are currently three points and one place above Blues who go into Sunday’s game with Stoke City having parted ways with Pep Clotet.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Park to host drive-in cinema - screening Grease and Toy Story

Grease is just one of the classics that will hit the big screen when a drive-in cinema rolls into Himley Hall and Park .
Families can also watch Paddington 2 , Toy Story and The Lion King from the comfort of their own cars on August 8 and 9 .
All vehicles will be parked two metres apart and movie fans will be able to stream the audio via their radios .
People will be encouraged to bring their own food and refreshments but alcohol is not allowed on site .
Toilet provision will also take into consideration the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 , will be shown at noon on Saturday , August 8 , followed by the sing-along version of Grease at 5pm .
Toy Story will be showing at noon on Sunday , August 9 with The Lion King later at 5pm .
Tickets are now on sale at www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk .
The cost is £20 per car , plus VAT and booking fee .
Councillor Ian Kettle , Dudley 's cabinet member responsible for Himley Hall and Park , said : `` It ’ s been a tough few months for everyone and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perfect pick-me-up .
`` People will be able to stay in their cars throughout the screenings , so they are perfectly safe .
`` What better way to spend valuable time out of the house and have fun with your family . ''

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Grease is just one of the classics that will hit the big screen when a drive-in cinema rolls into Himley Hall and Park.
Families can also watch Paddington 2, Toy Story and The Lion King from the comfort of their own cars on August 8 and 9.
All vehicles will be parked two metres apart and movie fans will be able to stream the audio via their radios.
People will be encouraged to bring their own food and refreshments but alcohol is not allowed on site.
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Toilet provision will also take into consideration the government guidelines.
The first screening, Paddington 2, will be shown at noon on Saturday, August 8, followed by the sing-along version of Grease at 5pm.
Toy Story will be showing at noon on Sunday, August 9 with The Lion King later at 5pm.
Tickets are now on sale at www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk. The cost is £20 per car, plus VAT and booking fee.
Councillor Ian Kettle, Dudley's cabinet member responsible for Himley Hall and Park, said: "It’s been a tough few months for everyone and we thought a drive-in cinema would be the perfect pick-me-up.
"People will be able to stay in their cars throughout the screenings, so they are perfectly safe.
"What better way to spend valuable time out of the house and have fun with your family."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Aston Villa news LIVE: Man United reaction

Hello - welcome to Friday 's live Aston Villa coverage on BirminghamLive .
A collapsing Villa were well beaten yesterday by Manchester United , and are left staring at the abyss .
Especially so after Watford and Bournemouth were able to pick up positive results - a win and a draw - against Norwich and Tottenham Hotspur .
Villa were not helped by a poor officiating decision that saw Bruno Fernandes 'earn ' a penalty after jumping away from Ezri Konsa in the first half .
Then , a multitude of mistakes gifted a pathway for Mason Greenwood to double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith will now need to pick up the pieces of a disheartening loss once more , and with just four games left and 12 points to play for , victories must follow if the Villans are to have a chance of staying up .
They must eye Sunday 's Crystal Palace game as a victory - and with that in mind , we 'll be bringing you all the reaction from the United defeat , all the latest transfer news and everything that occurs in the build-up to Sunday 's 'must-win ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day for all the latest Villa news .

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Hello - welcome to Friday's live Aston Villa coverage on BirminghamLive .
A collapsing Villa were well beaten yesterday by Manchester United, and are left staring at the abyss.
Especially so after Watford and Bournemouth were able to pick up positive results - a win and a draw - against Norwich and Tottenham Hotspur.
Villa were not helped by a poor officiating decision that saw Bruno Fernandes 'earn' a penalty after jumping away from Ezri Konsa in the first half.
Then, a multitude of mistakes gifted a pathway for Mason Greenwood to double United's lead just before half-time.
Dean Smith will now need to pick up the pieces of a disheartening loss once more, and with just four games left and 12 points to play for, victories must follow if the Villans are to have a chance of staying up.
They must eye Sunday's Crystal Palace game as a victory - and with that in mind, we'll be bringing you all the reaction from the United defeat, all the latest transfer news and everything that occurs in the build-up to Sunday's 'must-win' clash.
Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest Villa news.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--West Brom boss Slaven Bilic not fooled by Leeds United victory

Slaven Bilic has demanded West Brom treat their visit to Blackburn Rovers as a ‘ World Cup final ’ .
The Albion boss is expecting a difficult game at Ewood Park as he tries to ensure his team retains its five point buffer on Brentford .
Victory would be one more step closer to a Premier League return with games running out for the Bees to bridge the gap .
Defeat could see that advantage cut to two points with three to play .
And Bilic has been impressed with what he has seen from Tony Mowbray ’ s men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Cardiff and a strong display at Elland Road .
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow instructions here “ We noticed this before lockdown .
You have the clubs who , in the media , are labelled as the clubs who don ’ t have to play for anything , ” he said .
“ We see them winning games , we see them motivated , we see them compact and hungry .
`` Not to mention Blackburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the playoffs , gave Leeds a big game - it wasn ’ t a 3-1 game .
“ Not to mention against Cardiff , where they played really good football .
`` Okay , we have the fans , the media , my staff - but I want to send an open message to the players - guys , it ’ s a World Cup final on Saturday.
” Bilic is less concerned with who starts that World Cup final than how they acquit themselves .
He returned to his trusted midfield pairing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the midweek win over Derby and will consider retaining them on Saturday .
“ The system is important , of course , but we mixed the two systems - one gives you more control , the other gives you better penetration .
“ It ’ s about the people and how we approach the game - the whole team .
We put out the most offensive team we could put out - and we looked really solid .
“ That was a question mark before the game - were we going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a unit , as a group , we were compact .
“ It ’ s more about how energetic and determined we are on the pitch , than is it 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 ?
“ Wednesday we had those combinations , both of them looked good .
We opted for this one , and it was good .
I knew that formation we were going to hurt them more , though it wasn ’ t a one-side game .
“ The question was over the defensive side of the game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Slaven Bilic has demanded West Brom treat their visit to Blackburn Rovers as a ‘World Cup final’.
The Albion boss is expecting a difficult game at Ewood Park as he tries to ensure his team retains its five point buffer on Brentford.
Victory would be one more step closer to a Premier League return with games running out for the Bees to bridge the gap.
Defeat could see that advantage cut to two points with three to play.
And Bilic has been impressed with what he has seen from Tony Mowbray’s men in recent matches - a 3-2 win at Cardiff and a strong display at Elland Road.
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“We noticed this before lockdown. You have the clubs who, in the media, are labelled as the clubs who don’t have to play for anything,” he said.
“We see them winning games, we see them motivated, we see them compact and hungry.
"Not to mention Blackburn, who are in the race for the playoffs, gave Leeds a big game - it wasn’t a 3-1 game.
“Not to mention against Cardiff, where they played really good football.
"Okay, we have the fans, the media, my staff - but I want to send an open message to the players - guys, it’s a World Cup final on Saturday.”
Bilic is less concerned with who starts that World Cup final than how they acquit themselves.
He returned to his trusted midfield pairing of Romain Sawyers and Jake Livermore for the midweek win over Derby and will consider retaining them on Saturday.
“The system is important, of course, but we mixed the two systems - one gives you more control, the other gives you better penetration.
“It’s about the people and how we approach the game - the whole team. We put out the most offensive team we could put out - and we looked really solid.
“That was a question mark before the game - were we going to be solid? And we were, as a unit, as a group, we were compact.
“It’s more about how energetic and determined we are on the pitch, than is it 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2?
“Wednesday we had those combinations, both of them looked good. We opted for this one, and it was good. I knew that formation we were going to hurt them more, though it wasn’t a one-side game.
“The question was over the defensive side of the game, and we did it brilliantly.”


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Sean Dyche responds to Aston Villa fury after Man Utd defeat

Sean Dyche says Aston Villa have every right to be furious about the penalty awarded to Manchester United on Thursday .
The Burnley boss believes it was 'impossible ' for the VAR to decide against overturning the decision to punish Ezri Konsa for what referee Jonathan Moss adjudged to have been a foul on Bruno Fernandes inside the box .
Moss referred the call to the VAR but it was not reversed and Fernandes dispatched the penalty beyond Pepe Reina to set United on their way to a 3-0 win at Villa Park .
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since informed the BBC that Moss should have been overruled .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Dyche was asked about the incident at his press conference ahead of Burnley 's clash against Liverpool .
He told LancsLive : `` It is an impossible penalty for me , impossible how the Villa player nearly gets quite badly injured , could have , and somehow that is deemed a penalty .
That is impossible in my opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham 's goalless draw against Bournemouth where a foul on Harry Kane went unpunished .
Dyche , who has recently been linked with taking over at Villa , added : `` The push on Harry Kane is also impossible in my opinion .
`` I remain a fan .
The referees in the VAR slots , there is perhaps almost too much information and too many cameras which have to be there , but possibly you lose your referee 's instincts and that first hit when you see something .
`` There maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do in VAR but last night I thought they have got to be wrong in my opinion . ''

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Sean Dyche says Aston Villa have every right to be furious about the penalty awarded to Manchester United on Thursday.
The Burnley boss believes it was 'impossible' for the VAR to decide against overturning the decision to punish Ezri Konsa for what referee Jonathan Moss adjudged to have been a foul on Bruno Fernandes inside the box.
Moss referred the call to the VAR but it was not reversed and Fernandes dispatched the penalty beyond Pepe Reina to set United on their way to a 3-0 win at Villa Park.
Villa boss Dean Smith was furious with the technology and the Premier League has since informed the BBC that Moss should have been overruled.
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Dyche was asked about the incident at his press conference ahead of Burnley's clash against Liverpool.
He told LancsLive: "It is an impossible penalty for me, impossible how the Villa player nearly gets quite badly injured, could have, and somehow that is deemed a penalty. That is impossible in my opinion."
There was also controversy in Tottenham's goalless draw against Bournemouth where a foul on Harry Kane went unpunished.
Dyche, who has recently been linked with taking over at Villa, added: "The push on Harry Kane is also impossible in my opinion.
"I remain a fan. The referees in the VAR slots, there is perhaps almost too much information and too many cameras which have to be there, but possibly you lose your referee's instincts and that first hit when you see something.
"There maybe a re-education involved the more games they do in VAR but last night I thought they have got to be wrong in my opinion."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Naya Rivera's heartbreaking last Instagram post before vanishing

Glee actress Naya Rivera posted a photo of herself planting a sweet kiss on her son - just before her dissappearence .
Rivera captioned the pic : `` Just the two of us '' .
The musical actress was last seen with her four-year-old son Josey on a boat drifting on Lake Piru , a reservoir north-west of Los Angeles on Wednesday July 8 .
It is understood Rivera , who plays Santana Lopez on hit TV series Glee , rented a boat at around 1pm local time on Wednesday for a day trip with the youngster .
The alarm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the boat .
At 4.37pm , a 911 call was made to police saying that a child was found on the boat and the 'the mom is nowhere to be found ' .
The county sheriff tweeted at 10:39pm that evening : `` The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera , 33 , of Los Angeles .
SAR operation will continue at first light.
`` Police now assume she is dead and have started the search and recovery operation for her body .
Ventura County Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the area they were searching made recovery near impossible .
Sgt Donoghue said : `` If the body ’ s entangled in some way , it may not come back up .
There ’ s a lot of trees and plants and such that are under the water that can cause entanglements , makes it unsafe for the divers and it makes a more complicated search '' .

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Glee actress Naya Rivera posted a photo of herself planting a sweet kiss on her son - just before her dissappearence.
Rivera captioned the pic: "Just the two of us".
The musical actress was last seen with her four-year-old son Josey on a boat drifting on Lake Piru, a reservoir north-west of Los Angeles on Wednesday July 8.
It is understood Rivera, who plays Santana Lopez on hit TV series Glee, rented a boat at around 1pm local time on Wednesday for a day trip with the youngster.
The alarm was raised after the star failed to return to the boat. At 4.37pm, a 911 call was made to police saying that a child was found on the boat and the 'the mom is nowhere to be found'.
The county sheriff tweeted at 10:39pm that evening: "The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera, 33, of Los Angeles. SAR operation will continue at first light. "
Police now assume she is dead and have started the search and recovery operation for her body.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kevin Donoghue said that the area they were searching made recovery near impossible.
Sgt Donoghue said: "If the body’s entangled in some way, it may not come back up. There’s a lot of trees and plants and such that are under the water that can cause entanglements, makes it unsafe for the divers and it makes a more complicated search".