birminghammail--2020-05-31--Beckhams forced to call plumber after home flooded by over-filled bath

Victoria Beckham has revealed she was forced to call a socially distanced repairman after her family ’ s home was @ @ @ @ @ .
The fashion designer shared a video of a handyman , who shares a name @ @ @ @ @ ’ Connor , using a dehumidifier to dry out the carpet and the floor .
@ @ @ @ @ distanced emergency repair visit from Des O ’ Connor !
Who knew ?
!
“ @ @ @ @ @ incident with an overfilled bath for.
” Beckham and husband David appeared to quickly recover @ @ @ @ @ footballer shared photographs of the couple on a country walk .
He wrote : “ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t overly impressed with my hat .
I obviously love it.
” His @ @ @ @ @ hat looked ok before someone ran it over .
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Victoria Beckham has revealed she was forced to call a socially distanced repairman after her family’s home was flooded by an over-filled bath.
The fashion designer shared a video of a handyman, who shares a name with TV presenter Des O’Connor, using a dehumidifier to dry out the carpet and the floor.
She wrote: “Socially distanced emergency repair visit from Des O’Connor! Who knew?!
“Worth having a minor flooding incident with an overfilled bath for.”
Beckham and husband David appeared to quickly recover from the incident and the footballer shared photographs of the couple on a country walk.
He wrote: “Saturday sunshine walk but someone isn’t overly impressed with my hat. I obviously love it.”
His wife replied: “The hat looked ok before someone ran it over.”


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Madonna brutally slammed after George Floyd 'tribute' video

Madonna has sparked controversy for posting a video of her teenage son on social media in a response to racism .
David Banda , 14 , danced to Michael Jackson ’ s They Don ’ t Care About Us , from what looked like the star ’ s kitchen , in the clip .
Madonna said the performance was a tribute to George Floyd , a handcuffed black man who died after pleading for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck .
“ Brutal murder travels around the world my son David dances to honour and pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all acts of racism and discrimination that happen on a daily basis in America , ” she wrote on Twitter .
Some called the video “ beautiful ” and “ spectacular ” but it did not go down well with everyone .
@ indigogloves wrote : “ I really appreciate you for allowing your son to dance away the racism for us.
” And another wrote : “ There are many things you need to do and this wasn ’ t one of them.
” Madonna has raised eyebrows with her videos on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her bath saying Covid-19 was “ the great equaliser ” .

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Madonna has sparked controversy for posting a video of her teenage son on social media in a response to racism.
David Banda, 14, danced to Michael Jackson’s They Don’t Care About Us, from what looked like the star’s kitchen, in the clip.
Madonna said the performance was a tribute to George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died after pleading for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.
“Brutal murder travels around the world my son David dances to honour and pay tribute to George and his family and all acts of racism and discrimination that happen on a daily basis in America,” she wrote on Twitter.
Some called the video “beautiful” and “spectacular” but it did not go down well with everyone.
@indigogloves wrote: “I really appreciate you for allowing your son to dance away the racism for us.”
And another wrote: “There are many things you need to do and this wasn’t one of them.”
Madonna has raised eyebrows with her videos on social media recently, with one delivered from her bath saying Covid-19 was “the great equaliser”.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Lord Of The Rings cast reunite on Zoom to re-enact iconic scenes

Sir Ian McKellen , Liv Tyler and Andy Serkis re-enacted key scenes from the Lord Of The Rings films as the cast reunited over Zoom .
They were joined by co-stars including Orlando Bloom , Elijah Wood , Sean Bean , Karl Urban and Viggo Mortensen , as well as director Peter Jackson , for the latest instalment of Josh Gad ’ s YouTube show Reunited Apart .
He has previously reunited the casts of The Goonies , Back To The Future and Splash to raise money for charity No Kid Hungry .
Sir Ian revisited his role as Gandalf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voice of Gollum , as the cast members performed some of their favourite scenes from the trilogy and shared memories .
Sir Ian said : “ There was nothing better in my life than coming to New Zealand and seeing that beautiful country .
It ’ s been an absolute blessing.
” Jackson added : “ We were all on the same side , which was incredible .
It had all the trappings of a Hollywood film but we shot it as a Kiwi home movie.
” The cast also paid tribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them Elvish for the film , who recently died after contracting coronavirus .
They also showed off their matching tattoos , after a group of them got the world nine tattooed in Elvish script , referring to the nine actors who played the Fellowship .
The cast all got the same design inked on different parts of their body , and Sir Ian pulled back his shirt to show off his tattoo on the back of his shoulder .
The reunion also featured a message from Sir Ian Holm , who could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am sorry to not see you in person , I miss you all and hope your adventures have taken you to many places , I am in lockdown in my hobbit home , or holm.
” The reunion also featured a quiz hosted by surprise guest and filmmaker Taika Waititi and Jackson concluded by saying : “ Now it ’ s up to everybody to decide what the world after this pandemic is going to be like so everyone has got to really lift their game and turn the world into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a reset moment and it ’ s up to all of us to make sure that what comes out of it is something better .
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Sir Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler and Andy Serkis re-enacted key scenes from the Lord Of The Rings films as the cast reunited over Zoom.
They were joined by co-stars including Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Sean Bean, Karl Urban and Viggo Mortensen, as well as director Peter Jackson, for the latest instalment of Josh Gad’s YouTube show Reunited Apart.
He has previously reunited the casts of The Goonies, Back To The Future and Splash to raise money for charity No Kid Hungry.
Sir Ian revisited his role as Gandalf, while Serkis slipped back into the voice of Gollum, as the cast members performed some of their favourite scenes from the trilogy and shared memories.
Sir Ian said: “There was nothing better in my life than coming to New Zealand and seeing that beautiful country. It’s been an absolute blessing.”
Jackson added: “We were all on the same side, which was incredible. It had all the trappings of a Hollywood film but we shot it as a Kiwi home movie.”
The cast also paid tribute to dialect coach Andrew Jack, who taught them Elvish for the film, who recently died after contracting coronavirus.
They also showed off their matching tattoos, after a group of them got the world nine tattooed in Elvish script, referring to the nine actors who played the Fellowship.
The cast all got the same design inked on different parts of their body, and Sir Ian pulled back his shirt to show off his tattoo on the back of his shoulder.
The reunion also featured a message from Sir Ian Holm, who could not join the reunion, but said: “I am sorry to not see you in person, I miss you all and hope your adventures have taken you to many places, I am in lockdown in my hobbit home, or holm.”
The reunion also featured a quiz hosted by surprise guest and filmmaker Taika Waititi and Jackson concluded by saying: “Now it’s up to everybody to decide what the world after this pandemic is going to be like so everyone has got to really lift their game and turn the world into a good place.
“It’s a reset moment and it’s up to all of us to make sure that what comes out of it is something better.”


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Jack Grealish can achieve the unthinkable at Aston Villa after Project Restart

Project Restart could provide Jack Grealish with the perfect platform to join Europe 's elite attacking talent .
Grealish is just three goals and four assists away from reaching a double digit tally in both figures in the Premier League - and the return of the top tier could offer the Aston Villa playmaker a true chance to impress further , as only four players have reached the landmark in Europe 's top five divisions .
Players including Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho , Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and former West Brom player Serge Gnabry have notched up goals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding 10+ goals and 10+ assists to their teams ' cause .
Monchengladbach forward Alassane Pléa 's efforts earlier today against Union Berlin make him the fourth player to have reached the tally , and Grealish is n't too far away from joining the exclusive club .
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Manchester City whizz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two goals to his eight to bring his goal tally into double figures - having already notched up seventeen assists , while team-mate Riyad Mahrez will have to find two assists and three goals to break through the double digit wall .
Spurs hotshot Heung-Min Son will need a goal and three assists to hit the same mark , while Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino need to set each other up three times apiece to hit the mark .
Adama Traore , Harvey Barnes , Raul Jimenez , Mo Salah are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but Grealish 's position in the running is remarkable , considering Villa 's league position .
Considering Dean Smith 's side are currently involved in the relegation battle , it 's a true credit to Grealish 's abilities that he is n't too far from hitting the target when it comes to chance creation and goals score .
The only other creator in the bottom three that comes anywhere close is Norwich City 's Emi Buendia - and only as he has created seven goals without scoring one .
Teemu Pukki , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aplenty , but without creating too many other chances , leaving Grealish as an outlier within the bottom three .
An outlier that could put himself amongst the greats if he repeats his own history .
Grealish has proved in the past that an enforced break only helps him to find new levels , and that must carry true for him to find the goals and assists he needs to reach the same mark as Messi .
In the Championship , injury issues that forced Grealish away from regular action hampered Villa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half of the season , the player returned and performed to a much higher level .
Evidence enough is presented in last year 's mythical stretch of games where a returning Grealish gunned Villa to glory .
There has already been a boost this season - with Grealish adjusting well after a minor injury to return as Villa 's main man once more after some early doubts .
What could this break do for a player , who is already doing so much ?
Well , a slight improvement could see him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in two key statistics at an Villa side battling relegation from the Premier League .
Last season 's Championship success saw Conor Hourihane , John McGinn and Grealish himself come close , but not one of them could achieve the target , with Robert Snodgrass coming close the season prior .
You have to go back to Ashley Young 's performances in claret and blue to find a Villan who comes close in recent history , and even then Villa 's creative genius of the day could n't break this certain ceiling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more successful team .
Currently , per ninety minutes played , Grealish is good for a goal or an assist every two games .
To break that down , the Villans captain scores 0.27 goals every ninety minutes , and assists 0.23 goals per 90 minutes .
That 's already a slight overperformance on his expected tally in both stats - so he 's already making the most of the chances provided to him to assist or score .
At his current pace , and with ten games remaining for Villa , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and two more assists , leaving him just short of a double digit tally in both stats .
A new enforced break - due to the current pandemic - could allow Grealish to reset , and refresh .
History proves as much , and we may see him break the barrier with a sprinkle of luck and only a slight improvement in attacking quality You certainly can not count that out , and even a small improvement in Grealish 's output would be a tremendous boon for Aston Villa who face Sheffield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A slightly bigger return for Villa 's captain fantastic might make a seismic difference for a team that seemed to need a miracle back in March .
The perfect situation now exists for Grealish to break the mould , create some new history , and help save Villa from relegation at the very same time .

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Project Restart could provide Jack Grealish with the perfect platform to join Europe's elite attacking talent.
Grealish is just three goals and four assists away from reaching a double digit tally in both figures in the Premier League - and the return of the top tier could offer the Aston Villa playmaker a true chance to impress further, as only four players have reached the landmark in Europe's top five divisions.
Players including Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and former West Brom player Serge Gnabry have notched up goals and assists in double digit amounts this season, adding 10+ goals and 10+ assists to their teams' cause.
Monchengladbach forward Alassane Pléa's efforts earlier today against Union Berlin make him the fourth player to have reached the tally, and Grealish isn't too far away from joining the exclusive club.
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Other Premier League players are ahead of Grealish in the queue, though.
Manchester City whizz Kevin De Bruyne only needs to add two goals to his eight to bring his goal tally into double figures - having already notched up seventeen assists, while team-mate Riyad Mahrez will have to find two assists and three goals to break through the double digit wall. Spurs hotshot Heung-Min Son will need a goal and three assists to hit the same mark, while Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino need to set each other up three times apiece to hit the mark.
Adama Traore, Harvey Barnes, Raul Jimenez, Mo Salah aren't awfully far off the mark either - but Grealish's position in the running is remarkable, considering Villa's league position.
Considering Dean Smith's side are currently involved in the relegation battle, it's a true credit to Grealish's abilities that he isn't too far from hitting the target when it comes to chance creation and goals score.
The only other creator in the bottom three that comes anywhere close is Norwich City's Emi Buendia - and only as he has created seven goals without scoring one. Teemu Pukki, Neal Maupay and Jordan Ayew have scored aplenty, but without creating too many other chances, leaving Grealish as an outlier within the bottom three.
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An outlier that could put himself amongst the greats if he repeats his own history.
Grealish has proved in the past that an enforced break only helps him to find new levels, and that must carry true for him to find the goals and assists he needs to reach the same mark as Messi.
In the Championship, injury issues that forced Grealish away from regular action hampered Villa, but it also meant that in the second half of the season, the player returned and performed to a much higher level.
Evidence enough is presented in last year's mythical stretch of games where a returning Grealish gunned Villa to glory.
There has already been a boost this season - with Grealish adjusting well after a minor injury to return as Villa's main man once more after some early doubts.
What could this break do for a player, who is already doing so much? Well, a slight improvement could see him achieve the unthinkable by hitting double digits in two key statistics at an Villa side battling relegation from the Premier League.
Last season's Championship success saw Conor Hourihane, John McGinn and Grealish himself come close, but not one of them could achieve the target, with Robert Snodgrass coming close the season prior.
You have to go back to Ashley Young's performances in claret and blue to find a Villan who comes close in recent history, and even then Villa's creative genius of the day couldn't break this certain ceiling in a full season - in a far more successful team.
Currently, per ninety minutes played, Grealish is good for a goal or an assist every two games. To break that down, the Villans captain scores 0.27 goals every ninety minutes, and assists 0.23 goals per 90 minutes. That's already a slight overperformance on his expected tally in both stats - so he's already making the most of the chances provided to him to assist or score.
At his current pace, and with ten games remaining for Villa, we'd expect to see around three more goals and two more assists, leaving him just short of a double digit tally in both stats.
A new enforced break - due to the current pandemic - could allow Grealish to reset, and refresh. History proves as much, and we may see him break the barrier with a sprinkle of luck and only a slight improvement in attacking quality
You certainly cannot count that out, and even a small improvement in Grealish's output would be a tremendous boon for Aston Villa who face Sheffield United on the 17th of June. A slightly bigger return for Villa's captain fantastic might make a seismic difference for a team that seemed to need a miracle back in March.
The perfect situation now exists for Grealish to break the mould, create some new history, and help save Villa from relegation at the very same time.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Road closed and air ambulance called after serious crash

A road is currently sealed off amid reports of a serious crash .
West Midlands Police and paramedics are currently @ @ @ @ @ in Sheldon , following an incident this afternoon ( May 31 ) .
The collision @ @ @ @ @ near to the Crane pub .
The road has been taped off at both sides @ @ @ @ @ .
Crews from West Midlands Fire Service are also present and have said it is @ @ @ @ @ incident .
The air ambulance was called to the scene and landed in a nearby @ @ @ @ @ the area but it is unclear if a patient was taken away .
One onlooker @ @ @ @ @ s traffic officers and the air ambulance was here .
There ’ s two ambulances @ @ @ @ @ The road is sealed off.
” A local tweeted : “ Avoid Cranes Park Road @ @ @ @ @ !
Road taped off , police , ambulance and fire in attendance and Air Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ nasty RTC.
” West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment .

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A road is currently sealed off amid reports of a serious crash.
West Midlands Police and paramedics are currently at Cranes Park Road, in Sheldon, following an incident this afternoon (May 31).
The collision is said to have happened near to the Crane pub.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The road has been taped off at both sides and traffic is being diverted.
Crews from West Midlands Fire Service are also present and have said it is a ‘police led’ incident.
The air ambulance was called to the scene and landed in a nearby field. It has left the area but it is unclear if a patient was taken away.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
One onlooker said: “There’s traffic officers and the air ambulance was here. There’s two ambulances and two fire engines. The road is sealed off.”
A local tweeted: “Avoid Cranes Park Road, Sheldon at all costs! Road taped off, police, ambulance and fire in attendance and Air Ambulance just taken off, after nasty RTC.”
West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Manchester United fans go nuts over Jack Grealish alternative

Manchester United fans are convinced a midfielder has dropped a hint over a move to Old Trafford in the next transfer window - and it 's not Jack Grealish .
The Aston Villa captain is a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side this summer having shone on the Premier League stage .
With seven goals and six assists in 26 league outings , Grealish is enjoying his best ever season from a personal perspective despite Villa 's struggles .
Villa are braced for interest and recent reports suggest owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens will demand £80m for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are relegated .
But it is Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez who has caused a storm with United supporters on social media after teasing a move .
Niguez , like Grealish , can play across the midfield and Rio Ferdinand recently snubbed Villa 's talisman in favour of the Spaniard when naming a transfer wishlist for his former club .
`` I like Saul Niguez , he 's a very , very good player in midfield , '' Ferdinand told the Daily Star .
On Sunday , the 25-year-old who has been heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future by tweeting : `` New club .
I 'll announce it .
3 days ... '' Several United fans reacted excitedly , with one pointing out : `` He removed Atletico from his bio . ''
`` We 've got him lads just hand us the treble , '' beamed another .
`` C'mon this has united all over it , '' another claimed .
`` Our new PR team is on fire '' .

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Manchester United fans are convinced a midfielder has dropped a hint over a move to Old Trafford in the next transfer window - and it's not Jack Grealish.
The Aston Villa captain is a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this summer having shone on the Premier League stage.
With seven goals and six assists in 26 league outings, Grealish is enjoying his best ever season from a personal perspective despite Villa's struggles.
Villa are braced for interest and recent reports suggest owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens will demand £80m for the 24-year-old even if Dean Smith's side are relegated.
But it is Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez who has caused a storm with United supporters on social media after teasing a move.
Niguez, like Grealish, can play across the midfield and Rio Ferdinand recently snubbed Villa's talisman in favour of the Spaniard when naming a transfer wishlist for his former club.
"I like Saul Niguez, he's a very, very good player in midfield," Ferdinand told the Daily Star.
On Sunday, the 25-year-old who has been heavily linked with United fuelled speculation over his future by tweeting: "New club. I'll announce it. 3 days..."
Several United fans reacted excitedly, with one pointing out: "He removed Atletico from his bio."
"We've got him lads just hand us the treble," beamed another.
A third said: "You’re coming United Saul."
"C'mon this has united all over it," another claimed. "Our new PR team is on fire".


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Emergency services called to HAZMAT incident in residential street

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of dangerous chemicals at a property in Birmingham .
West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ are at an address on Oak Bank Road , off Park Road in the Soho @ @ @ @ @ alert about the hazardous material , just before 2.20pm on Sunday ( May 31 ) @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of drugs offences .
Meanwhile crews remain in Oak Bank and are @ @ @ @ @ Police have stressed there is no risk to the public safety .
A police spokesman @ @ @ @ @ called just before 2.18pm to Oak Bank in Birmingham following reports that chemicals had been @ @ @ @ @ “ We are working alongside fire and ambulance colleagues to make the scene safe .
@ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and the investigation continues .
“ There is no @ @ @ @ @ Handsworth Fire Station tweeted : “ Handworth ’ s blue working alongside Ladywood and the @ @ @ @ @ incident .
”

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An investigation has been launched following the discovery of dangerous chemicals at a property in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police, fire and ambulance services are at an address on Oak Bank Road, off Park Road in the Soho area, after receiving an alert about the hazardous material, just before 2.20pm on Sunday (May 31).
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. Meanwhile crews remain in Oak Bank and are making the location safe.
Police have stressed there is no risk to the public safety.
A police spokesman said: “We were called just before 2.18pm to Oak Bank in Birmingham following reports that chemicals had been found at a property.
“We are working alongside fire and ambulance colleagues to make the scene safe.
“One man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and the investigation continues.
“There is no risk to the public.”
Handsworth Fire Station tweeted: “Handworth’s blue working alongside Ladywood and the WMAS dealing with a HAZMAT incident.”


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Pundit sends message to EFL over West Brom neutral ground 'fury'

West Bromwich Albion should n't be facing the prospect of playing at neutral venues as part of their promotion bid , Clinton Morrison has said .
It was reported earlier this week by the Times that matches considered 'high-risk ' in the Championship could take place at neutral grounds to avoid fans congregating at home stadiums .
Similarly to how Liverpool may be forced to finish their Premier League title push away from Anfield , the plans would reportedly affect Albion and Leeds United fixtures in the second tier .
But Morrison think fans can be trusted to stay away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Listen , you ’ re always going to have a few fans that are going to turn up outside the ground .
“ But what they have to realise is that once the fans get inside the ground they ’ re not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of them will be going home because all the games are going to be shown live on TV .
“ What ’ s the point of going to the ground ?
I can ’ t see it .
I think a lot of people will respect what the government are saying and will stay away.
” Albion trail Leeds by a point with nine fixtures remaining and both sides have a healthy advantage on third-placed Fulham .
It was claimed the decision over playing certain fixtures at neutral venues would rest with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group and the police .
It 's a plan which has supposedly been put to Liverpool too , but supporters of Albion and Leeds reacted furiously to the reports , labelling the idea as `` totally unfair '' .
The EFL then responded to fans ' concerns and revealed their intention to allow all clubs to complete their fixture lists as normal .
An EFL spokesman said : “ It remains our intention to play all remaining league matches at clubs ’ home grounds as long as they comply with the relevant government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move matches if they are not permitted by the relevant local authority , following any representations from the local police force .
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West Bromwich Albion shouldn't be facing the prospect of playing at neutral venues as part of their promotion bid, Clinton Morrison has said.
It was reported earlier this week by the Times that matches considered 'high-risk' in the Championship could take place at neutral grounds to avoid fans congregating at home stadiums.
Similarly to how Liverpool may be forced to finish their Premier League title push away from Anfield, the plans would reportedly affect Albion and Leeds United fixtures in the second tier.
But Morrison think fans can be trusted to stay away even if promotion is on the line.
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The former Birmingham City striker told Sky Sports News: “I think the fans can be trusted. Listen, you’re always going to have a few fans that are going to turn up outside the ground.
“But what they have to realise is that once the fans get inside the ground they’re not going to be able to watch the game so most of them will be going home because all the games are going to be shown live on TV.
“What’s the point of going to the ground? I can’t see it. I think a lot of people will respect what the government are saying and will stay away.”
Albion trail Leeds by a point with nine fixtures remaining and both sides have a healthy advantage on third-placed Fulham.
It was claimed the decision over playing certain fixtures at neutral venues would rest with home club, the local safety advisory group and the police.
It's a plan which has supposedly been put to Liverpool too, but supporters of Albion and Leeds reacted furiously to the reports, labelling the idea as "totally unfair".
The EFL then responded to fans' concerns and revealed their intention to allow all clubs to complete their fixture lists as normal.
An EFL spokesman said: “It remains our intention to play all remaining league matches at clubs’ home grounds as long as they comply with the relevant government guidelines.
“We will only seek to move matches if they are not permitted by the relevant local authority, following any representations from the local police force.”


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Revealed: Aston Villa's standing in decisive PPG table

Points-per-game is one of the most utilised phrases in football as leagues try to decipher how they can end a season without playing remaining games .
Thus far , PPG tables have made awful reading for Aston Villa , who stood to be relegated under the context of most PPG calculations .
A June 17th return for Villa will boost their survival hopes , should they beat Sheffield United in their first game back .
However , no return date has been agreed yet for the Championship , which could still see a PPG system deployed .
In the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League could still be settled on PPG .
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Villa 's historic tally is enough to secure eleventh place , which would make a very happy finish for the club .
Excluding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Villa would finish 9th in the ultimate table .
And , given their 13 Premier League title , it will come as no surprise to anyone to see Manchester United sitting top of the pile .
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Points-per-game is one of the most utilised phrases in football as leagues try to decipher how they can end a season without playing remaining games.
Thus far, PPG tables have made awful reading for Aston Villa, who stood to be relegated under the context of most PPG calculations.
A June 17th return for Villa will boost their survival hopes, should they beat Sheffield United in their first game back.
However, no return date has been agreed yet for the Championship, which could still see a PPG system deployed.
In the event that the coronavirus crisis worsens, the Premier League could still be settled on PPG.
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With that in mind, talkSPORT have taken a look at every Premier League club and worked out what their PPG ratio over the years is to produce the ultimate league table.
Villa's historic tally is enough to secure eleventh place, which would make a very happy finish for the club.
Excluding Championship duo Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers, Villa would finish 9th in the ultimate table.
And, given their 13 Premier League title, it will come as no surprise to anyone to see Manchester United sitting top of the pile.
Here is the full table
PPG Premier League table
1. Manchester United – 2.07
2. Arsenal – 1.87
3. Chelsea – 1.85
4. Liverpool – 1.81
5. Manchester City – 1.63
6. Tottenham Hotspur – 1.53
7. Leeds United – 1.48
8. Blackburn Rovers – 1.40
9. Newcastle United – 1.38
10. Everton – 1.37
11. Aston Villa – 1.31
12. Leicester City – 1.25
13. Sheffield Wednesday – 1.24
14. Wimbledon – 1.24
15. West Ham United – 1.23
16. Nottingham Forest – 1.21
17. Stoke City – 1.20
18. Southampton – 1.20
19. Charlton Athletic – 1.19
20. Swansea City – 1.17
21. Sheffield United – 1.17
22. Bolton Wanderers – 1.16
23. Middlesbrough – 1.16
24. Coventry City – 1.16
25. Fulham – 1.15
26. Portsmouth – 1.14
27. Birmingham City – 1.13
28. Bournemouth – 1.13
29. Crystal Palace – 1.12
30. Ipswich Town – 1.11
31. QPR – 1.11
32. Norwich City – 1.10
33. Wigan Athletic – 1.09
34. Burnley – 1.08
35. Wolves – 1.08
36. Oldham Athletic – 1.06
37. Reading – 1.04
38. Derby County – 1.03
39. Blackpool – 1.03
40. West Brom – 1.02
41. Sunderland – 1.02
42. Brighton – 1.00
43. Watford – 0.99
44. Barnsley – 0.92
45. Hull City – 0.90
46. Cardiff City – 0.84
47. Bradford City – 0.82
48. Swindon Town – 0.71
49. Huddersfield Town 0.70


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Shooting, stabbing and huge lockdown parties in weekend of chaos

A teenage boy became the city 's latest victim of knife crime and a man was shot in his own home within a single hour of violence during lockdown .
A 17-year-old was first stabbed in Elmdon Park just an hour before a victim , aged 28 , was gunned down in an unrelated incident in Downsfield Road , Sheldon on Friday night ( May 29 ) .
But on top of the horrific attacks , West Midlands Police has been burdened with the added pressure of dispersing huge gatherings of people who continue to recklessly flout Covid-19 laws .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of both the stabbing and shooting on Saturday , residents flocked to city beauty spots .
But police were forced to step in as groups of up to 100 breached rules to enjoy parties and barbecues .
And major parks , including Sutton and Cannon Hill Park , were left covered in an avalanche of litter as picnickers and revellers failed to bin their day 's rubbish .
At Dorridge Park in Solihull , an entire police squad were forced to step in as more than 60 youths and young adults gathered for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city in Lee Bank , up to 80 people enjoyed a barbecue while music played via a PA system from dawn till dusk .
Police even had to enact a dispersal order at Earlswood Lakes on Sunday after warnings to huge groups gathering there fell on deaf ears .
Drug use , littering , noise and fish theft were all reported to police as bouts of anti-social behaviour sparked tension in the community surrounding the Warwickshire beauty spot .
The recently relaxed lockdown rules allow unlimited exercise outdoors , but the public should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household - and they must maintain social distancing .
Those guidelines are set to change once more from Monday , June 1 , with residents permitted to meet up to six people at a two metre distance outdoors .
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While trying to enforce these ever-changing Covid-19 lockdown rules with patrols across trouble hotspots , the police force is also investigating the two violent incidents from Friday .
Police arrested a man aged 24 on suspicion of wounding and drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was stabbed in Elmdon Park , Solihull at 9.30pm .
Two others , a man and a woman , were held on suspicion of wounding after the incident .
But police are still hunting the armed intruder who is believed to have forced entry into a man 's home before shooting him in a separate incident at 10.30pm .
He suffered critical injuries in his Sheldon home and was fighting for his life in hospital over the weekend .
Forensics in white suits and coronavirus masks probed the scene while officers carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV had been recovered and extra patrols were carried out to reassure residents in the area following the attack .
A statement from the force on Saturday read : `` We ’ re investigating after a man was shot at a house in Sheldon last night ( Friday ) .
`` It is believed the gunman forced his way into the property on Downsfield Road before firing at the victim , aged 28 , at around 10.30pm .
`` The gunman then fled the scene .
The victim was taken to hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical but stable .
`` The investigation is at an early stage , but detectives have recovered CCTV from the area and are following up a number of lines of enquiry .
`` Extra patrols are being carried out in the area today to reassure residents . ''
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 .

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A teenage boy became the city's latest victim of knife crime and a man was shot in his own home within a single hour of violence during lockdown.
A 17-year-old was first stabbed in Elmdon Park just an hour before a victim, aged 28, was gunned down in an unrelated incident in Downsfield Road, Sheldon on Friday night (May 29).
But on top of the horrific attacks, West Midlands Police has been burdened with the added pressure of dispersing huge gatherings of people who continue to recklessly flout Covid-19 laws.
As the sun shone in the wake of both the stabbing and shooting on Saturday, residents flocked to city beauty spots. But police were forced to step in as groups of up to 100 breached rules to enjoy parties and barbecues.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
And major parks, including Sutton and Cannon Hill Park, were left covered in an avalanche of litter as picnickers and revellers failed to bin their day's rubbish.
At Dorridge Park in Solihull, an entire police squad were forced to step in as more than 60 youths and young adults gathered for a booze-filled party.
And across the city in Lee Bank, up to 80 people enjoyed a barbecue while music played via a PA system from dawn till dusk.
Police even had to enact a dispersal order at Earlswood Lakes on Sunday after warnings to huge groups gathering there fell on deaf ears.
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Drug use, littering, noise and fish theft were all reported to police as bouts of anti-social behaviour sparked tension in the community surrounding the Warwickshire beauty spot.
The recently relaxed lockdown rules allow unlimited exercise outdoors, but the public should only meet one other person outside their household - and they must maintain social distancing.
Those guidelines are set to change once more from Monday, June 1, with residents permitted to meet up to six people at a two metre distance outdoors.
While trying to enforce these ever-changing Covid-19 lockdown rules with patrols across trouble hotspots, the police force is also investigating the two violent incidents from Friday.
Police arrested a man aged 24 on suspicion of wounding and drugs possession after the teenager, 17, was stabbed in Elmdon Park, Solihull at 9.30pm.
Two others, a man and a woman, were held on suspicion of wounding after the incident.
But police are still hunting the armed intruder who is believed to have forced entry into a man's home before shooting him in a separate incident at 10.30pm.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
He suffered critical injuries in his Sheldon home and was fighting for his life in hospital over the weekend.
Forensics in white suits and coronavirus masks probed the scene while officers carried out an extensive search in Downsfield Road.
CCTV had been recovered and extra patrols were carried out to reassure residents in the area following the attack.
A statement from the force on Saturday read: "We’re investigating after a man was shot at a house in Sheldon last night (Friday).
"It is believed the gunman forced his way into the property on Downsfield Road before firing at the victim, aged 28, at around 10.30pm.
"The gunman then fled the scene. The victim was taken to hospital, where his condition was today described as critical but stable.
"The investigation is at an early stage, but detectives have recovered CCTV from the area and are following up a number of lines of enquiry.
"Extra patrols are being carried out in the area today to reassure residents."
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Oliver Norwood has a message for Villa ahead of Sheff Utd clash

Oliver Norwood says Sheffield United are in better shape than ever as they prepare to kick off the Premier League restart against Aston Villa .
Villa 's clash against the Blades will be one of the first to be played under the Project Restart plan along with Manchester City vs Arsenal .
The double-header on Wednesday , June 17 will bring every side up to 29 games ahead of a full fixture list on the weekend of June 19-21 .
Norwood , who has been ever-present for Chris Wilder 's Europa League challengers this season , says a gruelling training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off .
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We needed the weekends off , it was gruelling to be honest , '' he told the Daily Mail .
`` It was harder than the off-season programme we were given to come back pre-season and it 's shown .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the first day of pre-season and everyone has bested their scores . ''
Villa would climb out of the relegation zone with a win , while the visitors are hoping to leapfrog Wolves and Manchester United in the race to secure European qualification .
Norwood added : `` If you asked every player in our team , we do n't have any friends , we do n't worry about any other club , we only care about Sheffield United .
`` If they are not up to the intensity , or we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will beat us or we will beat them , simple as that .
The stakes are high for both teams and I think you 'll see that .
Everyone will be excited and looking forward to that first game .
I think you will see an edge in every footballer .
`` We want to earn everything we achieve this season on the pitch , we do n't want points per game and all that kind of thing , and we 'll be given the opportunity to do that now . ''

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Oliver Norwood says Sheffield United are in better shape than ever as they prepare to kick off the Premier League restart against Aston Villa.
Villa's clash against the Blades will be one of the first to be played under the Project Restart plan along with Manchester City vs Arsenal.
The double-header on Wednesday, June 17 will bring every side up to 29 games ahead of a full fixture list on the weekend of June 19-21.
Norwood, who has been ever-present for Chris Wilder's Europa League challengers this season, says a gruelling training regime in the last fortnight has paid off.
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"I'd do 45-minute bike sessions before breakfast, running in the afternoon, weight sessions four times a week. We needed the weekends off, it was gruelling to be honest," he told the Daily Mail.
"It was harder than the off-season programme we were given to come back pre-season and it's shown. We did the testing we'd normally do on the first day of pre-season and everyone has bested their scores."
Villa would climb out of the relegation zone with a win, while the visitors are hoping to leapfrog Wolves and Manchester United in the race to secure European qualification.
Norwood added: "If you asked every player in our team, we don't have any friends, we don't worry about any other club, we only care about Sheffield United.
"If they are not up to the intensity, or we are not up to the intensity, they will beat us or we will beat them, simple as that. The stakes are high for both teams and I think you'll see that. Everyone will be excited and looking forward to that first game. I think you will see an edge in every footballer.
"We want to earn everything we achieve this season on the pitch, we don't want points per game and all that kind of thing, and we'll be given the opportunity to do that now."


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Woman who pleaded 'please save my life' finally gets this amazing news

It was a heartfelt statement which moved many to tears .
Seven months ago Sunaina Paul made a simple plea .
She was slowly dying and only a liver transplant could save her .
The condition she was born with - biliary artesia - was killing her slowly and doctors said she needed urgent help or she would die .
She feared the new law on organ donation , introduced last week , would n't come in time to save her .
But this week the 31-year-old from Edgbaston , still battling for survival , got the news she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had finally arrived , a second chance at life .
`` I had to see her , in fact I had to hold her , her mum Sianne from Edgbaston explains .
`` Even though both of us had been advised to shield , all of that did not matter .
I had to . ''
These were the words of a mother in lockdown who has finally seen an end to a lifetime of struggle at her dying daughter 's side .
Last autumn BirminghamLive told the story of Sunaina at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live .
But miraculously on Monday , May 25 at 9am Sunaina received the call that would change everything .
The condition she was born with , which blocks ducts in the liver creating a build-up of bile , meant the clock to fix her had been ticking all of her life .
With a rare Blood Type B , it dramatically restricted the chance of her receiving a donor .
Battling a terrible liver infection last year she has spent the last 15 months desperate more than ever before to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made matters even more of a nightmare for Sunaina and her family .
Adhering to strict instructions given to her by the NHS on March 23 , she has been isolating at home , unable to leave because she was classed as vulnerable .
She has been forced to live separately from most , including her mother who has been by her side from the beginning .
`` Sunaina was very poorly leading up to the day she got the call , '' said mum Sianne .
`` She was experiencing a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat , she was missing being with me Sunday night .
`` Her temperatures were spiking more than normal and higher than what the liver specialists were comfortable with .
`` We were practically begging Sunaina to go to hospital - we were scared that her body had broken through the antibiotic .
`` Sunaina felt that she could make it through the night , until the morning nurse came Monday morning .
`` She got the call at 9am telling her there was a potential liver available .
`` She called me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I broke down in a mix of emotions .
This was not how I imagined it . ''
After being rushed into hospital , around 3.30am the following day on Tuesday Sunaina was finally told that the liver was good , and prepped for surgery .
`` Sunaina had to go on her own .
I always imagined walking into the hospital with her , waiting with her and being there throughout the process , '' said mum Sianne .
`` We said goodbye and hugged before she got in the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to brave this alone . ''
' I kept thinking - what if I never see her again' '' At 4am I received a call from the liver coordinator informing me that Sunaina was now in surgery .
`` I started to send messages to close friends and family letting them know I was scared that she wouldn ’ t survive the surgery , that she would reject the new liver immediately , that something would go wrong .
`` At 9am I was informed her liver had been removed and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The next call was at 12pm when were informed the surgery went well and the liver was working Sunaina would be in recovery .
`` It ’ s hard to find the right words to describe how I felt - scared , happy is not quite the right word - just really emotional - a mix of conflicting emotions . ''
Although Sunaina is currently in recovery , the future for her family is full of hope and free from pain .
They are grateful to the donor and family who have fixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s hard to say what kept me going - belief , faith , hope .
I really don ’ t know , '' says Sianne .
`` I always knew I had to be the one to stay strong .
I have four kids , all of whom need me in different ways .
`` For 31 years I ’ ve been taking care of Sunaina .
I ’ ve always known the type of support and care that she needs and would need post transplant .
`` Finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal life - a chance to experience even one day without pain , '' says Sianne .
`` For most of our lives and especially the last 15 months we couldn ’ t plan anything or even do much beyond the day-to-day necessities .
'This is a life changing milestone for us as a family' '' We can go away - outside of Birmingham .
`` Even just going out for a meal without wondering whether or not Sunaina would be well enough to go out .
`` We look forward to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We can focus on all of our futures rather than worry about or fear what is to come . ''

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It was a heartfelt statement which moved many to tears. Seven months ago Sunaina Paul made a simple plea. She was slowly dying and only a liver transplant could save her.
The condition she was born with - biliary artesia - was killing her slowly and doctors said she needed urgent help or she would die.
She feared the new law on organ donation, introduced last week, wouldn't come in time to save her.
But this week the 31-year-old from Edgbaston, still battling for survival, got the news she had been waiting for.
A new liver had finally arrived, a second chance at life.
"I had to see her, in fact I had to hold her, her mum Sianne from Edgbaston explains.
"Even though both of us had been advised to shield, all of that did not matter. I had to."
These were the words of a mother in lockdown who has finally seen an end to a lifetime of struggle at her dying daughter's side.
Last autumn BirminghamLive told the story of Sunaina at a time when she only had months to live.
But miraculously on Monday, May 25 at 9am Sunaina received the call that would change everything.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The condition she was born with, which blocks ducts in the liver creating a build-up of bile, meant the clock to fix her had been ticking all of her life.
With a rare Blood Type B, it dramatically restricted the chance of her receiving a donor.
Battling a terrible liver infection last year she has spent the last 15 months desperate more than ever before to have a liver transplant.
The coronavirus pandemic has made matters even more of a nightmare for Sunaina and her family.
Adhering to strict instructions given to her by the NHS on March 23, she has been isolating at home, unable to leave because she was classed as vulnerable.
She has been forced to live separately from most, including her mother who has been by her side from the beginning.
(Image: Jaimini Lakhani)
"Sunaina was very poorly leading up to the day she got the call," said mum Sianne.
"She was experiencing a lot of pain, she couldn’t eat, she was missing being with me Sunday night.
"Her temperatures were spiking more than normal and higher than what the liver specialists were comfortable with.
"We were practically begging Sunaina to go to hospital - we were scared that her body had broken through the antibiotic.
"Sunaina felt that she could make it through the night, until the morning nurse came Monday morning.
"She got the call at 9am telling her there was a potential liver available.
"She called me immediately I could not believe it.
"I broke down in a mix of emotions. This was not how I imagined it."
Ethnic Minority Organ Donation Statistics (05/2020) According to the NHS organ donation website 2633 people are currently waiting for a transplant in the UK. In 2018 there were 1,600 total deceased organ donors in the UK. Only 121 of them were from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Further statistics state that although there has been an increase in the proportion of registrations to the Organ Donor Register for those from an ethnic minority background, all minority groups continue to be under-represented.
After being rushed into hospital, around 3.30am the following day on Tuesday Sunaina was finally told that the liver was good, and prepped for surgery.
"Sunaina had to go on her own. I always imagined walking into the hospital with her, waiting with her and being there throughout the process," said mum Sianne.
"We said goodbye and hugged before she got in the car.
"It was agonising to leave her to brave this alone."
(Image: Jaimini Lakhani)
'I kept thinking - what if I never see her again'
"At 4am I received a call from the liver coordinator informing me that Sunaina was now in surgery.
"I started to send messages to close friends and family letting them know I was scared that she wouldn’t survive the surgery, that she would reject the new liver immediately, that something would go wrong.
"At 9am I was informed her liver had been removed and the transplant was now taking place.
"The next call was at 12pm when were informed the surgery went well and the liver was working Sunaina would be in recovery.
"It’s hard to find the right words to describe how I felt - scared, happy is not quite the right word - just really emotional - a mix of conflicting emotions."
Although Sunaina is currently in recovery, the future for her family is full of hope and free from pain. They are grateful to the donor and family who have fixed the broken pieces of their life together.
"It’s hard to say what kept me going - belief, faith, hope. I really don’t know," says Sianne.
"I always knew I had to be the one to stay strong. I have four kids, all of whom need me in different ways .
"For 31 years I’ve been taking care of Sunaina. I’ve always known the type of support and care that she needs and would need post transplant.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"Finally Sunaina would have a chance at a normal life - a chance to experience even one day without pain," says Sianne.
"For most of our lives and especially the last 15 months we couldn’t plan anything or even do much beyond the day-to-day necessities.
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'This is a life changing milestone for us as a family'
"We can go away - outside of Birmingham.
"Even just going out for a meal without wondering whether or not Sunaina would be well enough to go out.
"We look forward to just enjoying the simple things in life together.
"We can focus on all of our futures rather than worry about or fear what is to come."


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Broadcast deal could take Aston Villa fans into the dressing room

A move to ensure TV giants get their money 's worth could lead to cameras being pointed into dressing rooms - potentially during team-talks before matches .
Aston Villa may find themselves involved in a featured dressing room intervention as broadcasters seek access to the dressing rooms of teams who avoid relegation .
A report by the Daily Mail suggests that broadcasters including Sky will request further access to managers and players to create a more extensive broadcast package following the delay of the game due to the coronavirus pandemic .
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Broadcasters will also ask for access to record other scenes of celebration - including a Liverpool title victory , or a team securing a top-four finish .
Dressing room access and manager availability is the norm in the United States , with stars regularly taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , the Premier League may have to open up access , with broadcasters taking a jealous eye over the works of Amazon Prime , who have built documentaries out of intimate access .
To get the most out of their TV deal , broadcasters will request access to dressing rooms before matches , extended interviews with managers before and after games as well as half-time interviews .
However , clubs are reluctant to give too much away - feeling that they will never be able to go back on any agreements made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A move to ensure TV giants get their money's worth could lead to cameras being pointed into dressing rooms - potentially during team-talks before matches.
Aston Villa may find themselves involved in a featured dressing room intervention as broadcasters seek access to the dressing rooms of teams who avoid relegation.
A report by the Daily Mail suggests that broadcasters including Sky will request further access to managers and players to create a more extensive broadcast package following the delay of the game due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A list of requests will be tackled by Premier League clubs - who are concerned about dressing room access and social distancing measures - on Thursday as football seeks to adjust to a new normal.
Broadcasters will also ask for access to record other scenes of celebration - including a Liverpool title victory, or a team securing a top-four finish.
Dressing room access and manager availability is the norm in the United States, with stars regularly taking interviews after performances in intimate settings.
Now, the Premier League may have to open up access, with broadcasters taking a jealous eye over the works of Amazon Prime, who have built documentaries out of intimate access.
To get the most out of their TV deal, broadcasters will request access to dressing rooms before matches, extended interviews with managers before and after games as well as half-time interviews.
However, clubs are reluctant to give too much away - feeling that they will never be able to go back on any agreements made to balance concerns during the current circumstances.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--SpaceX reaches orbiting International Space Station after 19 hours

Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have reached the International Space Station nearly 19 hours after lift-off .
Their SpaceX capsule successfully docked making it the first private company to successfully transport Nasa astronauts to the space station .
The mission , named Demo-2 , marks the first time Nasa has launched astronauts from US soil in nine years .
The pair began their flight on SpaceX ’ s the Crew Dragon capsule on top of the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Saturday evening after an initial launch was aborted because of bad weather .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles above the planet , it took almost a day for the Dragon to rendezvous with the moving laboratory .
Once the Dragon is sealed in place and pressure checks are completed , the hatch door will open the astronauts will join the three other space station residents , Nasa ’ s Chris Cassidy and Russia ’ s Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner , to become members of the Expedition 63 crew .
The aim of the mission is to demonstrate SpaceX ’ s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major step required by SpaceX ’ s astronaut carrier , the Crew Dragon , to get certified by Nasa ’ s Commercial Crew Programme for long-term manned missions to space .
The mission is expected to last anything between one and four months , with a number of tests being performed on the Dragon .

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Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have reached the International Space Station nearly 19 hours after lift-off.
Their SpaceX capsule successfully docked making it the first private company to successfully transport Nasa astronauts to the space station.
The mission, named Demo-2, marks the first time Nasa has launched astronauts from US soil in nine years.
The pair began their flight on SpaceX’s the Crew Dragon capsule on top of the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Saturday evening after an initial launch was aborted because of bad weather.
Although the space station orbits at around 220 miles above the planet, it took almost a day for the Dragon to rendezvous with the moving laboratory.
Once the Dragon is sealed in place and pressure checks are completed, the hatch door will open the astronauts will join the three other space station residents, Nasa’s Chris Cassidy and Russia’s Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, to become members of the Expedition 63 crew.
The aim of the mission is to demonstrate SpaceX’s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely.
It is the final major step required by SpaceX’s astronaut carrier, the Crew Dragon, to get certified by Nasa’s Commercial Crew Programme for long-term manned missions to space.
The mission is expected to last anything between one and four months, with a number of tests being performed on the Dragon.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--Harry Wilson tipped to seal transfer after Aston Villa claims

Leeds United are being tipped to sign Harry Wilson if they are promoted to the Premier League .
The Wales international was a target for Aston Villa last summer after impressing on loan at Derby County .
He scored 16 goals to help the Rams reach the Championship play-off final where they were beaten by Dean Smith ’ s side .
Liverpool made the decision to send Wilson out on loan again for this season amid intense speculation that Villa were interested .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store The 21-year-old joined Bournemouth and he has impressed for Villa 's relegation rivals , scoring seven goals .
It was reported earlier this year Liverpool are willing to cash in when the transfer window reopens and Leeds , who are on course to seal promotion , are said to be keen .
Pundit Alex Bruce thinks a move to Elland Road would be an ideal outcome .
“ I think he ’ s a very good Premier League player , I think he ’ s a good prospect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruce told Football Insider .
“ He ’ s obviously got great free-kick ability and he ’ s a huge threat from around the box .
I think if Leeds are going to get back in the Premier League and dive into the transfer market , they need proven Premier League players .
“ I think Harry ’ s turned into one of those with the clubs he ’ s been at and the performances he ’ s given.
” Villa signed Trezeguet , Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Leeds United are being tipped to sign Harry Wilson if they are promoted to the Premier League.
The Wales international was a target for Aston Villa last summer after impressing on loan at Derby County.
He scored 16 goals to help the Rams reach the Championship play-off final where they were beaten by Dean Smith’s side.
Liverpool made the decision to send Wilson out on loan again for this season amid intense speculation that Villa were interested.
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The 21-year-old joined Bournemouth and he has impressed for Villa's relegation rivals, scoring seven goals.
It was reported earlier this year Liverpool are willing to cash in when the transfer window reopens and Leeds, who are on course to seal promotion, are said to be keen.
Pundit Alex Bruce thinks a move to Elland Road would be an ideal outcome.
“I think he’s a very good Premier League player, I think he’s a good prospect and he can only get better," Bruce told Football Insider.
“He’s obviously got great free-kick ability and he’s a huge threat from around the box. I think if Leeds are going to get back in the Premier League and dive into the transfer market, they need proven Premier League players.
“I think Harry’s turned into one of those with the clubs he’s been at and the performances he’s given.”
Villa signed Trezeguet, Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals last summer to boost their options out wide.


birminghammail--2020-05-31--"Credit to the game" -  Villa fans react to Mings' Project Restart comments

Aston Villa fans have backed Tyrone Mings following his comments made in an interview discussing the Premier League 's Project Restart .
Villa 's centre-back claimed that players like himself are viewed as 'commodities ' and that a return to action in June is financially motivated .
Villa are set to kick-off the project with a June 17th clash against Sheffield United , and Mings believes that money is the main reason as to why a return has been scheduled .
`` Project Restart is financially driven .
I think everybody accepts that , '' said Mings speaking to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and easy way to stay on top of all the Aston Villa news with our daily newsletter .
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As players , we were the last people to be consulted about Project Restart and that is because of where we fall in football 's order of priority .
That is n't a problem .
`` We got the option to come back to training and that 's fine because we did n't have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the government and Uefa and the Premier League all say you are going back to play , it really does n't make any difference what the players think because you are going back to play .
It is get in or get out . ''
Here 's what Villa fans had to say about Mings ' comments : '' A true gentleman always tune in to listen to what you say . ''
`` You really are a credit not just to Villa and football in general , but to the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight . ''
`` Proud to have you at the Villa ! ''
`` Delighted to finally see an eloquent , mature , balanced view from a pro footballer .
Nicely done indeed sir ! ''
`` Top man in so many ways . ''
`` Thank you for continuing to be a great asset for us .
Grateful to have you . ''
`` Never change Tyrone , you 're a credit to the game . ''

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Aston Villa fans have backed Tyrone Mings following his comments made in an interview discussing the Premier League's Project Restart.
Villa's centre-back claimed that players like himself are viewed as 'commodities' and that a return to action in June is financially motivated.
Villa are set to kick-off the project with a June 17th clash against Sheffield United, and Mings believes that money is the main reason as to why a return has been scheduled.
"Project Restart is financially driven. I think everybody accepts that," said Mings speaking to The Daily Mail.
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"I am all for playing again because we have no other choice. As players, we were the last people to be consulted about Project Restart and that is because of where we fall in football's order of priority. That isn't a problem.
"We got the option to come back to training and that's fine because we didn't have to but if the FA and the EFL and the government and Uefa and the Premier League all say you are going back to play, it really doesn't make any difference what the players think because you are going back to play. It is get in or get out."
Here's what Villa fans had to say about Mings' comments:
"A true gentleman always tune in to listen to what you say."
"You really are a credit not just to Villa and football in general, but to the whole human race. Keep fighting the good fight."
"Proud to have you at the Villa!"
"Delighted to finally see an eloquent, mature, balanced view from a pro footballer. Nicely done indeed sir!"
"Great read Tyrone, excellent stuff."
"Authentically intelligent as always Tyrone."
"Top man in so many ways."
"Thank you for continuing to be a great asset for us. Grateful to have you."
"Never change Tyrone, you're a credit to the game."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Severn Trent says water shortage due to 'incredibly high demand'

Some homes in Wolverhampton have been left with little or no water after a 'huge spike in demand ' .
Severn Trent said water usage had rocketed during the recent warm weather , with `` customers pretty much using the water '' as soon as it was available .
Many households in the Bushbury part of the city have been experiencing low pressure or no supply over the last few days - especially in peak times .
Bottled water has been given to the vulnerable and those on the firm 's priority service register as teams work `` flat out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have been urged to do their bit by ditching the sprinklers and pressure washers .
A spokesman said : `` We ’ d like to apologise to any customers in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton who ’ ve been seeing some low pressure or even no supply at certain times of the day .
`` The problems are being caused by the incredibly high levels of demand for water we ’ re seeing at the moment – with customers across the Midlands using hundreds of millions of litres more than they usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be short-lived , usually at times of peak demand , and we ’ ve ramped up production of treated water to record levels in response but we ’ d love it if everyone could ditch the sprinklers and the pressure washers to make sure there ’ s enough water for the great hygiene we all need at the moment , and for drinking and flushing toilets . ''
In a bid to encourage responsible water usage across the region , Severn Trent has committed to give £1m to charities on the frontline of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every 150 million litres of water demand reduces , on an average daily basis , until the end of June .

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Some homes in Wolverhampton have been left with little or no water after a 'huge spike in demand'.
Severn Trent said water usage had rocketed during the recent warm weather, with "customers pretty much using the water" as soon as it was available.
Many households in the Bushbury part of the city have been experiencing low pressure or no supply over the last few days - especially in peak times.
Bottled water has been given to the vulnerable and those on the firm's priority service register as teams work "flat out" to resolve the issue, while people have been urged to do their bit by ditching the sprinklers and pressure washers.
A spokesman said: "We’d like to apologise to any customers in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton who’ve been seeing some low pressure or even no supply at certain times of the day.
"The problems are being caused by the incredibly high levels of demand for water we’re seeing at the moment – with customers across the Midlands using hundreds of millions of litres more than they usually do.
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"The issues tend to be short-lived, usually at times of peak demand, and we’ve ramped up production of treated water to record levels in response but we’d love it if everyone could ditch the sprinklers and the pressure washers to make sure there’s enough water for the great hygiene we all need at the moment, and for drinking and flushing toilets."
In a bid to encourage responsible water usage across the region, Severn Trent has committed to give £1m to charities on the frontline of the Covid-19 response across the Midlands for every 150 million litres of water demand reduces, on an average daily basis, until the end of June.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Children explain return-to-school rules in adorable video

An adorable video showing children explaining the changes that will take place at their school has been created by a Birmingham primary school .
Opening with the text ‘ This is a message from some of the children who have been in school during the Covid-19 lockdown ’ the video , put out by Oratory R.C .
Primary and Nursery School in Ladywood , sees some of the children already attending school explaining what life will be like for children returning this month .
Titled ‘ Same school , New rules ’ , children in the video explain the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end times , pick-ups and drop-offs , use of equipment and hand-washing .
“ When you come back to school things will look and feel different , but don ’ t worry , there ’ s nothing to worry about , ” says one child at the start of the video , with another child showing what would happen if she were to fall in the playground and hurt herself .
The new school rules outlined by the children during the video include : • Staggered start and finish times for the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres at all times , demonstrated by children with two-metre-long sticks • The closure of the school to parents and carers • One chair and one desk to each child , with between six and nine children expected in each classroom • Instructions not to bring any items from home • The cleaning of all equipment after use • The need for teachers to wear PPE if a child falls and hurts themselves in the playground , to provide reassurance and first aid • Instructions to wash hands regularly throughout the school day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nursery are expected to begin returning to school from June 3 , with Year 1 and Year 6 pupils whose parents wish to send them back to school expected to return on this date .
And they 're not the only school loooking to implement widespread changes upon reopening , with schools across the city making preparations over the past few weeks .
The Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) has studied 'back to school ' letters from schools in Quinton , Northfield , Tile Cross and Alcester Road .
Woodhouse Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 children back for two days a week from Tuesday , June 2 , with each child placed into a 'bubble ' of no more than ten children for the rest of the school year .
Drop-off and pick-up times will be staggered from various entrances around the school , as will lunch and break times , while deep-cleaning will take place every Wednesday and Friday evening and cleaning points will be installed in every classroom .
A packed lunch will be provided to all children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explicitly told not to bring in any items from home .
They also warn parents that , while every effort will be taken to ensure children social distance , this will not always be possible .
Children at Merritts Brook Academy in Northfield will be returning from June 8 for two days each week , again with a maximum class size of ten , while staggered pick up , drop offs and lunchtimes will also be implemented .
The school will be closing every Wednesday to allow it to be 'deep cleaned ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use equipment and must wear clean clothes each day .
All children will have their own desk and chair , while social distancing will be upheld 'as much as possible ' during the school day .
Our Lady ’ s Catholic Primary School in Tile Cross will not reopen any earlier than June 8 , while a survey of its parents inidcates that only 41 per cent of parents intend to send their child to school once it has reopened .
Again , arrival and drop-off times will be staggered , as will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten children per class .
The school also notes that children may not have the teacher they are used to , and while they will be placing desks further apart they also admit that 'there is an acceptance that social distancing , especially with younger children , will not happen effectively . '
King David Primary School on Alcester Road is the only school studied that intends on welcoming back Reception , Year One and Year Six children on a full-time basis .
Nursery groups will also be returning , though only for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for younger children is , again , proposed as a maximum of ten , though for later years the school indicates that as many as 15 children may be able to be in each class .
In a break from the other schools , King David also says that it will NOT be implementing staggered drop-off and pick-up times , adding that they are 'going for a very controlled situation at one drop-off and one collection time ' , with one way systems both in and out of the school .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it says about social distancing , noting : `` We will try to promote social distancing within the groups , especially in the Year Six groups , but it is not realistic , and potentially emotionally harmful , to expect young children to stay away from one another .
`` The emphasis inside each group will instead be on good hygiene , including regular hand-washing . ''

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An adorable video showing children explaining the changes that will take place at their school has been created by a Birmingham primary school.
Opening with the text ‘This is a message from some of the children who have been in school during the Covid-19 lockdown ’ the video, put out by Oratory R.C. Primary and Nursery School in Ladywood, sees some of the children already attending school explaining what life will be like for children returning this month.
Titled ‘Same school, New rules’, children in the video explain the rules around social distancing, school start and end times, pick-ups and drop-offs, use of equipment and hand-washing.
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“When you come back to school things will look and feel different, but don’t worry, there’s nothing to worry about,” says one child at the start of the video, with another child showing what would happen if she were to fall in the playground and hurt herself.
The new school rules outlined by the children during the video include:
Staggered start and finish times for the school day
Keeping a minimum of two metres at all times, demonstrated by children with two-metre-long sticks
The closure of the school to parents and carers
One chair and one desk to each child, with between six and nine children expected in each classroom
Instructions not to bring any items from home
The cleaning of all equipment after use
The need for teachers to wear PPE if a child falls and hurts themselves in the playground, to provide reassurance and first aid
Instructions to wash hands regularly throughout the school day
Children at Oratory R.C. Primary and Nursery are expected to begin returning to school from June 3, with Year 1 and Year 6 pupils whose parents wish to send them back to school expected to return on this date.
And they're not the only school loooking to implement widespread changes upon reopening, with schools across the city making preparations over the past few weeks.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has studied 'back to school' letters from schools in Quinton, Northfield, Tile Cross and Alcester Road.
Woodhouse Primary Academy in Quinton plans to welcome Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 children back for two days a week from Tuesday, June 2, with each child placed into a 'bubble' of no more than ten children for the rest of the school year.
Drop-off and pick-up times will be staggered from various entrances around the school, as will lunch and break times, while deep-cleaning will take place every Wednesday and Friday evening and cleaning points will be installed in every classroom.
A packed lunch will be provided to all children at the school, while they are explicitly told not to bring in any items from home. They also warn parents that, while every effort will be taken to ensure children social distance, this will not always be possible.
Children at Merritts Brook Academy in Northfield will be returning from June 8 for two days each week, again with a maximum class size of ten, while staggered pick up, drop offs and lunchtimes will also be implemented.
The school will be closing every Wednesday to allow it to be 'deep cleaned', while children are not allowed to use equipment and must wear clean clothes each day.
All children will have their own desk and chair, while social distancing will be upheld 'as much as possible' during the school day.
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School in Tile Cross will not reopen any earlier than June 8, while a survey of its parents inidcates that only 41 per cent of parents intend to send their child to school once it has reopened.
Again, arrival and drop-off times will be staggered, as will lunch times, with a maximum of ten children per class.
The school also notes that children may not have the teacher they are used to, and while they will be placing desks further apart they also admit that 'there is an acceptance that social distancing, especially with younger children, will not happen effectively.'
King David Primary School on Alcester Road is the only school studied that intends on welcoming back Reception, Year One and Year Six children on a full-time basis. Nursery groups will also be returning, though only for two days a week.
Class size for younger children is, again, proposed as a maximum of ten, though for later years the school indicates that as many as 15 children may be able to be in each class.
In a break from the other schools, King David also says that it will NOT be implementing staggered drop-off and pick-up times, adding that they are 'going for a very controlled situation at one drop-off and one collection time', with one way systems both in and out of the school.
And the school also diverges from others in what it says about social distancing, noting: "We will try to promote social distancing within the groups, especially in the Year Six groups, but it is not realistic, and potentially emotionally harmful, to expect young children to stay away from one another.
"The emphasis inside each group will instead be on good hygiene, including regular hand-washing."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--M6 arrests after firearms and drug offences

A woman and two men from Birmingham have been arrested after they were stopped on the M6 .
Police detained @ @ @ @ @ 2pm on Sunday afternoon , May 31 .
A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ men , 22 and 28 , were being held on suspicion of firearms offences .
@ @ @ @ @ custody for questioning late on Monday morning ( June 1 ) .
Staffordshire Police said @ @ @ @ @ made after a car was stopped on the M6 nr Keele at 2pm yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ 22 , 28 , were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences .
`` A woman @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of drugs offences .
`` All are from the Birmingham area and remain in @ @ @ @ @ ''

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A woman and two men from Birmingham have been arrested after they were stopped on the M6.
Police detained near Keele in Staffordshire at 2pm on Sunday afternoon, May 31.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drug offences.
Two men, 22 and 28, were being held on suspicion of firearms offences.
All three remained in police custody for questioning late on Monday morning (June 1).
Staffordshire Police said: "Three arrests were made after a car was stopped on the M6 nr Keele at 2pm yesterday.
"Two men, aged 22, 28, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.
"A woman aged 22 was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.
"All are from the Birmingham area and remain in custody at this time."