birminghammail--2020-02-22--Asda, Tesco, Iceland and Co-op urgently recalling chocolate, sardines, sausage rolls and cakes

Asda has recalled tins of sardines after a health and safety alert at John West - and the retailer is n't the only supermarket withdrawing items from shelves .
This week , BirminghamLive is once again bringing you all the latest product recalls from across the country - with chocolate , sardines , lasagne and sticky toffee puddings affected .
Asda is among the supermarkets offering full refunds after issuing food safety notices and guidance via the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website .
Other retailers to withdraw products are Tesco , Britain 's biggest grocer , which operates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co-operative .
Iceland , a frozen food specialist , has also withdrawn products , with safety notices running on the FSA website this weekend ( February 22/23 ) .
Arthouse Unlimited is recalling a batch of its Turtles Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & Caramel because of undeclared nuts .
The product might contain hazelnuts which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with allergy to nuts ( hazelnuts ) .
Arthouse Unlimited is recalling the above product from customers and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support organisations , which will tell their members about the recall .
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product .
John West has taken the precautionary step of recalling Sardines in Tomato Sauce due to suspected bacterial contamination that has resulted in a small number of swollen cans .
This may make the product unsafe to eat .
The presence of suspected bacterial contamination in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eat .
If you have bought the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
The 120g tins that are being recalled were sold through Asda stores where they cost £1 .
No Meat Limited are recalling all date codes of No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls due to possible traces of milk being found in the product .
Milk is not declared on the label , which means this product is a possible health risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to milk or milk constituents .
If you have purchased 6 No Porkies Meat-Free Sausage Rolls 6x100g , do not eat the product , bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund .
You do not need your receipt .
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling the above product as a precautionary measure .
This is because their supplier has advised that the fruit could possibly contain small pieces of black rubber following an isolated incident during their manufacturing process .
The use by date can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card sleeve , and on the top of each yogurt pot lid .
Best before end dates : 21/02 , 28/02 , 06/03 and 13/03 All consumers who have bought packs with the above use by dates should not consume them .
Return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given .
No receipt is required .
Iceland is recalling Iceland Vegetable Lasagne as it may contain pieces of plastic / rubber .
The possible presence of plastic / rubber makes this product unsafe to eat .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat it .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Co-op is recalling Gro Sticky Toffee Pudding because the glass ramekins may break when heated in the microwave .
This is a potential safety risk .
Product details Gro Sticky Toffee Pudding Pack size : 190 g ( 2 x 95 g ) Use-by dates : all dates between 19 February to 12 March 2020 If you have bought the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full refund .
Cakes by Rebecca Limited is recalling all products because they contain various allergens which are not mentioned on the label or have not been emphasised correctly .
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts , peanuts , and soya , or an allergy or intolerance to cereals containing gluten , egg , milk or milk constituents or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites .
Sliced Cake Range Pack size : sliced or full cake Best-before dates : up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mars bar , Malteser , Rainbow , Dairy Milk Caramel , Oreo , Twix , Rolo , Biscoff lotus , Magic Star , Bounty , Luxury carrot , Red velvet ( with cream cheese ) , Birthday cake , Crème Egg , Curly Wirly , Black Forrest , Nutella , Caramel Egg , Peanut M & Ms , Ferrero , Kinder Bueno , Snickers crisp Old School Range Pack size : single or tray Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Old school classic ( icing and bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , Caramel and chocolate sprinkles old school , Old school icing and coconut , Milkybar old school Scotch Eggs Pack size : single Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Caramel , Crème , Oreo Traybakes Pack size : single or tray Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Coco Pop Kinder Hippo , Nutella Ferrero Cornflake , Millionaire Malteser , Milkybar and white Twix Cornflake Fresh products Pack size : single Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Raspberry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Banoffee tarts , Caramel cups with fudge ( room temp ) Cake in a Jar Pack size : single Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Millionaire , Rainbow , Kinder Bueno , Malteser , Crème Egg , Nutella brownie Chocolate Brownie Pack size : single or tray Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Nutella madness , Lotus Biscoff , Ferrero Rocher , Crème Egg , Galaxy Caramel , Salted caramel , Kinder Bueno Cheesecakes Pack size : single Best-before dates : up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Millionaire , Raspberry and white choc , Crème Egg , Galaxy Caramel , Ferrero Rocher , Milky Bar New Cake in Egg Shell Pack size : single Best-before dates : up to and including 26/02/20 Batch description : Crème Egg cake shell , Caramel Egg cake shell , Mini Egg cake shell If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to cereals containing gluten , nuts , peanuts , egg , milk , sulphur dioxides and soya , do not eat them .
Instead return them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought for a full refund .

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Asda has recalled tins of sardines after a health and safety alert at John West - and the retailer isn't the only supermarket withdrawing items from shelves.
This week, BirminghamLive is once again bringing you all the latest product recalls from across the country - with chocolate, sardines, lasagne and sticky toffee puddings affected.
Asda is among the supermarkets offering full refunds after issuing food safety notices and guidance via the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website.
Other retailers to withdraw products are Tesco, Britain's biggest grocer, which operates multiple stores across Birmingham, and the Co-operative.
Iceland, a frozen food specialist, has also withdrawn products, with safety notices running on the FSA website this weekend (February 22/23).
Arthouse Unlimited
Arthouse Unlimited is recalling a batch of its Turtles Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & Caramel because of undeclared nuts.
The product might contain hazelnuts which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with allergy to nuts (hazelnuts).
Arthouse Unlimited is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
John West - ASDA
John West has taken the precautionary step of recalling Sardines in Tomato Sauce due to suspected bacterial contamination that has resulted in a small number of swollen cans.
This may make the product unsafe to eat.
The presence of suspected bacterial contamination in the product may make the product unsafe to eat.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
The 120g tins that are being recalled were sold through Asda stores where they cost £1.
ASDA
No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls
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No Meat Limited are recalling all date codes of No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls due to possible traces of milk being found in the product.
Milk is not declared on the label, which means this product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Date code: All date codes
Price: £2.00
Barcode: 502032200047
If you have purchased 6 No Porkies Meat-Free Sausage Rolls 6x100g, do not eat the product, bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
Tesco
Nestlé - Ski Yogurt Variety Pack With Fruit Pieces
(Image: CTSI)
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling the above product as a precautionary measure.
This is because their supplier has advised that the fruit could possibly contain small pieces of black rubber following an isolated incident during their manufacturing process.
The use by date can be found printed on the righthand corner of the card sleeve, and on the top of each yogurt pot lid.
Product batches affected
Best before end dates: 21/02, 28/02, 06/03 and 13/03
All consumers who have bought packs with the above use by dates should not consume them.
Return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.
Iceland
Vegetable Lasagne
(Image: CTSI)
Iceland is recalling Iceland Vegetable Lasagne as it may contain pieces of plastic / rubber. The possible presence of plastic / rubber makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Iceland Vegetable Lasagne
Pack size: 500 g
Best-before date: 03 August 2021
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Co-op
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Gro Sticky Toffee Pudding
Co-op is recalling Gro Sticky Toffee Pudding because the glass ramekins may break when heated in the microwave. This is a potential safety risk.
Product details
Gro Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pack size: 190 g (2 x 95 g)
Use-by dates: all dates between 19 February to 12 March 2020
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Cakes by Rebecca
(Image: CTSI)
Cakes by Rebecca Limited is recalling all products because they contain various allergens which are not mentioned on the label or have not been emphasised correctly.
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts, peanuts, and soya, or an allergy or intolerance to cereals containing gluten, egg, milk or milk constituents or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Product details
Sliced Cake Range
Pack size: sliced or full cake
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Galaxy, Mars bar, Malteser, Rainbow, Dairy Milk Caramel, Oreo, Twix, Rolo, Biscoff lotus, Magic Star, Bounty, Luxury carrot, Red velvet (with cream cheese), Birthday cake, Crème Egg, Curly Wirly, Black Forrest, Nutella, Caramel Egg, Peanut M&Ms, Ferrero, Kinder Bueno, Snickers crisp
Old School Range
Pack size: single or tray
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Old school classic (icing and bright sprinkles), Raspberry and coconut old school, Caramel and chocolate sprinkles old school, Old school icing and coconut, Milkybar old school
Scotch Eggs
Pack size: single
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Caramel, Crème, Oreo
Traybakes
Pack size: single or tray
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Coco Pop Kinder Hippo, Nutella Ferrero Cornflake, Millionaire Malteser, Milkybar and white Twix Cornflake
Fresh products
Pack size: single
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Raspberry Tarts, Strawberry tarts, Pineapple tart, Banoffee tarts, Caramel cups with fudge (room temp)
Cake in a Jar
Pack size: single
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Millionaire, Rainbow, Kinder Bueno, Malteser, Crème Egg, Nutella brownie
Chocolate Brownie
Pack size: single or tray
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Nutella madness, Lotus Biscoff, Ferrero Rocher, Crème Egg, Galaxy Caramel, Salted caramel, Kinder Bueno
Cheesecakes
Pack size: single
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Millionaire, Raspberry and white choc, Crème Egg, Galaxy Caramel, Ferrero Rocher, Milky Bar
New Cake in Egg Shell
Pack size: single
Best-before dates: up to and including 26/02/20
Batch description: Crème Egg cake shell, Caramel Egg cake shell, Mini Egg cake shell
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to cereals containing gluten, nuts, peanuts, egg, milk, sulphur dioxides and soya, do not eat them.
Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Simon Warr dies in hospice as tributes for BBC broadcaster and author flood in

Simon Warr has died after a battle with a terminal health condition .
The broadcaster , who worked for the BBC , has passed away in his late 60s .
The BBC broadcaster also served as headmaster on the Channel 4 series That 'll Teach 'Em .
Simon died at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer .
He announced his departure from social media earlier this month , signing off with a message to followers .
He explained he was receiving end of life care in a hospice to his 3,845 followers .
This morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is with great sadness that I ’ ve been asked to let all Simon ’ s followers know that he passed away early this morning at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer .
`` He was surrounded by his family , as well as the love & prayers of his many friends ... '' Simon ’ s family have asked me to thank everyone who sent him such kind messages of love , support & hope .
`` Simon ’ s campaign for justice for the falsely accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished writing a new book .
Funeral arrangements will be shared soon .
Jeremy Vine tweeted : `` I am very sad to hear this .
Simon Warr brought huge energy to every appearance he made @ BBCRadio2 and @ JeremyVineOn5 , and there were many .
He had incredible zest and a passion for learning and debate . ''

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Simon Warr has died after a battle with a terminal health condition.
The broadcaster, who worked for the BBC, has passed away in his late 60s.
The BBC broadcaster also served as headmaster on the Channel 4 series That'll Teach 'Em.
Simon died at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
He announced his departure from social media earlier this month, signing off with a message to followers.
He explained he was receiving end of life care in a hospice to his 3,845 followers.
This morning, his friend wrote: "It is with great sadness that I’ve been asked to let all Simon’s followers know that he passed away early this morning at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
"He was surrounded by his family, as well as the love & prayers of his many friends...
"Simon’s family have asked me to thank everyone who sent him such kind messages of love, support & hope.
"Simon’s campaign for justice for the falsely accused will continue.
"He had just finished writing a new book. Funeral arrangements will be shared soon.
"RIP Simon. (2/2)."
Jeremy Vine tweeted: "I am very sad to hear this. Simon Warr brought huge energy to every appearance he made @BBCRadio2 and @JeremyVineOn5, and there were many. He had incredible zest and a passion for learning and debate."


birminghammail--2020-02-22--David Dimbleby's savage attack on 'liar' Boris Johnson and 'apeing Donald Trump'

David Dimbleby has attacked Boris Johnson in a new interview - and said that the BBC is under threat in `` in a way it has never been before '' .
The former Question Time host , 81 , said the Government was using the `` pernicious route '' by arguing the licence fee is `` wrong and unfair '' .
He added : `` Nobody trusts Boris Johnson .
Who could trust Boris Johnson ?
`` He lies everywhere to everyone .
He lies to his family .
He just makes it up , you know . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'childish , peevish and unpleasant ' .
The Daily Mail reports that a full transcript of the interview showed Mr Dimbleby saying Mr Johnson was 'apeing ' some of Trump 's attitudes .
It follows claims last week suggesting that Number 10 could be prepared to scrap the TV licence fee as part of a move to scale back the broadcaster 's operations .
The Daily Mail reported that Dimbleby told Germany 's ARD state TV channel that moves to undermine the BBC were `` dangerous '' .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way it has never been before .
`` The pernicious route they ( the Government ) are using is to say the licence fee is wrong or unfair .
`` I do n't believe it is wrong or unfair .
`` It is a way of damaging and undermining the BBC that is dangerous and should be resisted forcefully if public broadcasting is to survive .
`` Anything that chips away at what we believe to be a good democratic process is dangerous and has to be fought against .
`` It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people is dangerous , why not appearing on television is dangerous . ''
Downing Street is considering replacing the TV licence fee with a subscription model , forcing the sale of most BBC radio stations , cutting the number of television stations and reducing the amount of online content , according to reports .
The Government is already consulting on proposals to decriminalise non-payment of the licence fee and ministers have suggested it could be abolished altogether when the BBC 's charter comes up for renewal in 2027 .

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David Dimbleby has attacked Boris Johnson in a new interview - and said that the BBC is under threat in "in a way it has never been before".
The former Question Time host, 81, said the Government was using the "pernicious route" by arguing the licence fee is "wrong and unfair".
He added: "Nobody trusts Boris Johnson. Who could trust Boris Johnson?
"He lies everywhere to everyone. He lies to his family. He just makes it up, you know."
He described Johnson's behaviour towards the broadcaster as 'childish, peevish and unpleasant'.
The Daily Mail reports that a full transcript of the interview showed Mr Dimbleby saying Mr Johnson was 'apeing' some of Trump's attitudes.
It follows claims last week suggesting that Number 10 could be prepared to scrap the TV licence fee as part of a move to scale back the broadcaster's operations.
The Daily Mail reported that Dimbleby told Germany's ARD state TV channel that moves to undermine the BBC were "dangerous".
He said: "The BBC is under threat in a way it has never been before.
"The pernicious route they (the Government) are using is to say the licence fee is wrong or unfair.
"I don't believe it is wrong or unfair.
"It is a way of damaging and undermining the BBC that is dangerous and should be resisted forcefully if public broadcasting is to survive.
"Anything that chips away at what we believe to be a good democratic process is dangerous and has to be fought against.
"It has to be explained why not speaking to people is dangerous, why not appearing on television is dangerous."
Downing Street is considering replacing the TV licence fee with a subscription model, forcing the sale of most BBC radio stations, cutting the number of television stations and reducing the amount of online content, according to reports.
The Government is already consulting on proposals to decriminalise non-payment of the licence fee and ministers have suggested it could be abolished altogether when the BBC's charter comes up for renewal in 2027.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--'Ton of bricks' - Aston Villa's Jack Grealish on living with the hype

Jack Grealish has said he takes all the praise that comes his way “ with a pinch of salt ” .
The Aston Villa captain has been a pivotal figure for the club this season on their return to the Premier League .
Grealish has shone with seven goals and six assists in 24 Premier League games and will be hoping to receive his maiden England call up for upcoming friendlies with Italy and Denmark .
With his form comes widespread praise and talk from the media , pundits and managers alike .
Grealish is not immune to that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ things , but his feet are firmly on the ground .
While it is always nice for Grealish to hear the praise that comes his way , he knows how quickly these things can change in football , citing his early years in professional football .
“ Who doesn ’ t like to be talked about in a nice way ?
But , to be honest , I try and take everything with a pinch of salt .
“ I had it all five years ago when I broke through and I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 19 years old , going online reading about myself and I couldn ’ t believe it .
I was in the papers all the time and they were asking : ‘ Is this the new big thing ?
’ “ Then just one thing goes wrong and it all comes down on you like a ton of bricks .
It is nice to read and nice to listen to , but I don ’ t let it get to me too much , because I know how quickly it can change .
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Jack Grealish has said he takes all the praise that comes his way “with a pinch of salt”.
The Aston Villa captain has been a pivotal figure for the club this season on their return to the Premier League.
Grealish has shone with seven goals and six assists in 24 Premier League games and will be hoping to receive his maiden England call up for upcoming friendlies with Italy and Denmark.
With his form comes widespread praise and talk from the media, pundits and managers alike. Grealish is not immune to that.
The 24-year-old has been tipped for big things, but his feet are firmly on the ground.
While it is always nice for Grealish to hear the praise that comes his way, he knows how quickly these things can change in football, citing his early years in professional football.
“Of course it’s nice,” Grealish told the Express & Star.
“Who doesn’t like to be talked about in a nice way? But, to be honest, I try and take everything with a pinch of salt.
“I had it all five years ago when I broke through and I was getting talked about a lot. I was 19 years old, going online reading about myself and I couldn’t believe it. I was in the papers all the time and they were asking: ‘Is this the new big thing?’
“Then just one thing goes wrong and it all comes down on you like a ton of bricks. It is nice to read and nice to listen to, but I don’t let it get to me too much, because I know how quickly it can change.”


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary sparks fury after calling for extra airport checks on Muslim men

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary is facing criticism for claiming terrorists `` will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion '' .
The airline boss has been accused of making `` racist and discriminatory '' remarks .
The Muslim Council of Britain said the comments amounted to discrimination against Muslim passengers , while hate-crime monitoring group , Tell Mama suggested his `` flippant '' words could end up having serious consequences for the business .
The 58-year-old told the Times that families with young children should be waved through airport security because there was `` virtually '' zero chance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bombers ?
They are going to be single males travelling on their own , '' he said .
`` If you are travelling with a family of kids , on you go ; the chances you are going to blow them all up is zero . ''
He added : `` You ca n't say stuff , because it 's racism , but it will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion .
Thirty years ago it was the Irish .
`` If that is where the threat is coming from , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman for the Muslim Council of Britain said : `` Michael O'Leary should be under no illusion : his comments are racist and discriminatory .
`` He openly advocates discrimination against 'males of a Muslim persuasion ' , which presumably is not based on specific intelligence but solely whether someone 'looks or acts like a Muslim ' .
`` This is the very definition of Islamophobia . ''
The spokeswoman said Muslims already face challenges in airline travel and added : `` It is a shame that such racism is being expressed so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large airline would so want to discriminate against his customers so brazenly . ''
Hate-crime monitoring group Tell Mama said the comments could come back to bite Mr O'Leary 's business , likening them to jewellery firm boss Gerald Ratner 's disastrous remark in 1991 when he called one of his own products `` total crap '' and was later axed after profits tumbled .
In a statement posted on Twitter the group said : `` Besides being discriminatory and basing judgements on the 'looks ' of people , which is abhorrent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the history of terrorism , where people have used others to bypass this blunt and divisive technique .
`` This could be a Gerald Ratner moment for O'Leary , where his flippant statements come back to seriously affect his business . ''
`` If he can tell me what colour Muslims are then I 'd be very happy to learn from him - you ca n't judge a book by its cover , '' he told the Times .
He added : `` In Germany this week a white person killed eight people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if they 're being fascists ?
`` He 's being very blinkered and is actually encouraging racism . ''
Mr O'Leary 's remarks came the day after a white female Muslim convert admitted plotting a suicide bomb attack on St Paul 's Cathedral in London .
Safiyya Amira Shaikh , 36 , was born Michelle Ramsden but converted to Islam in 2007 and is believed to have become radicalised in 2015 after following extremists online .
The airline chief is no stranger to controversial remarks , particularly his comments on environmentalists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` shoot them '' in reference to both .
He has also famously proposed coin-operated toilets on flights and dressed up as the pope to launch Ryanair 's new route from Dublin to Rome .

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Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary is facing criticism for claiming terrorists "will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion".
The airline boss has been accused of making "racist and discriminatory" remarks.
The Muslim Council of Britain said the comments amounted to discrimination against Muslim passengers, while hate-crime monitoring group, Tell Mama suggested his "flippant" words could end up having serious consequences for the business.
The 58-year-old told the Times that families with young children should be waved through airport security because there was "virtually" zero chance of them being bombers.
"Who are the bombers? They are going to be single males travelling on their own," he said.
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"If you are travelling with a family of kids, on you go; the chances you are going to blow them all up is zero."
He added: "You can't say stuff, because it's racism, but it will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion. Thirty years ago it was the Irish.
"If that is where the threat is coming from, deal with the threat."
A spokeswoman for the Muslim Council of Britain said: "Michael O'Leary should be under no illusion: his comments are racist and discriminatory.
"He openly advocates discrimination against 'males of a Muslim persuasion', which presumably is not based on specific intelligence but solely whether someone 'looks or acts like a Muslim'.
"This is the very definition of Islamophobia."
The spokeswoman said Muslims already face challenges in airline travel and added: "It is a shame that such racism is being expressed so openly, and that the CEO of a large airline would so want to discriminate against his customers so brazenly."
Hate-crime monitoring group Tell Mama said the comments could come back to bite Mr O'Leary's business, likening them to jewellery firm boss Gerald Ratner's disastrous remark in 1991 when he called one of his own products "total crap" and was later axed after profits tumbled.
In a statement posted on Twitter the group said: "Besides being discriminatory and basing judgements on the 'looks' of people, which is abhorrent, O'Leary clearly does not know about the history of terrorism, where people have used others to bypass this blunt and divisive technique.
"This could be a Gerald Ratner moment for O'Leary, where his flippant statements come back to seriously affect his business."
Labour MP Khalid Mahmood said Mr O'Leary was "encouraging racism".
"If he can tell me what colour Muslims are then I'd be very happy to learn from him - you can't judge a book by its cover," he told the Times.
He added: "In Germany this week a white person killed eight people.
"Should we profile white people to see if they're being fascists?
"He's being very blinkered and is actually encouraging racism."
(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)
Mr O'Leary's remarks came the day after a white female Muslim convert admitted plotting a suicide bomb attack on St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Safiyya Amira Shaikh, 36, was born Michelle Ramsden but converted to Islam in 2007 and is believed to have become radicalised in 2015 after following extremists online.
The airline chief is no stranger to controversial remarks, particularly his comments on environmentalists and travel agents, using the phrase "shoot them" in reference to both.
He has also famously proposed coin-operated toilets on flights and dressed up as the pope to launch Ryanair's new route from Dublin to Rome.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Super-strength monkey dust set to hit Birmingham after triggering paranoid and violent episodes

A new super-strength variant of monkey dust is sweeping the streets of the Midlands - heading south to Birmingham .
The drug is so strong it leaves users paranoid and enduring violent episodes .
Psychotic episodes have been reported in Staffordshire after the drug is ingested .
Emergency services had previously told how they were dealing with a city-wide 'epidemic ' .
StokeonTrentLive reports people across the region are becoming hooked on the synthetic drug .
Simon Dodd , senior projects manager for accommodation support charity , The Lyme Trust in Newcastle , has recently had to deal with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past two years , the Lyme Trust has had to evict around 40 people due to monkey dust use .
He told Daily Star Online : “ Two years ago , there was a huge problem with monkey dust within Stoke-on-Trent .
It was chaos .
“ So we became zero tolerant for it because we can test users for drugs .
We evicted quite a few people just because it was becoming unmanageable due to the behaviour and the extreme paranoia .
“ We had residents running off thinking there was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It calmed down a bit but it is slowly coming back in a slightly different form.
” Monkey dust was first emerged in Stoke-on-Trent in 2012 and reached epidemic proportions in 2017 with a lot of deaths and crimes connected to its use .
Addicts were previously taking a MDPV strain of the substance which costs as little as £2-a-hit .
But Mr Dodd believes that more addicts are now consuming a different form called MDPHP .
Both types are from family of drugs known as cathinones , which could be bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are chemically similar to amphetamines and have similarly stimulating effects which can trigger violent and psychotic episodes in users .
It comes as a white powder and can be swallowed , injected or snorted but is more commonly smoked .
Mr Dodd said : `` They are similar but the new form is stronger .
“ It ’ s really cheap and generally smoked in a pipe .
You can be up for 24 hours or so but then there ’ s the comedown effect .
`` That ’ s when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get rid of that is obviously to have some more .
“ We had a resident not so long ago that was cutting the bottom of his feet to try and dig cameras out .
“ That ’ s the scary thing , it ’ s the unpredictability of a person that 's under the influence and how convinced they are that these sort of things are so real.
” Monkey dust use has been largely limited to Staffordshire but there had been fears its use was spreading south to Birmingham and north @ @ @

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A new super-strength variant of monkey dust is sweeping the streets of the Midlands - heading south to Birmingham.
The drug is so strong it leaves users paranoid and enduring violent episodes.
Psychotic episodes have been reported in Staffordshire after the drug is ingested.
Emergency services had previously told how they were dealing with a city-wide 'epidemic'.
StokeonTrentLive reports people across the region are becoming hooked on the synthetic drug.
Simon Dodd, senior projects manager for accommodation support charity, The Lyme Trust in Newcastle, has recently had to deal with a raft of addicts.
And over the past two years, the Lyme Trust has had to evict around 40 people due to monkey dust use.
He told Daily Star Online: “Two years ago, there was a huge problem with monkey dust within Stoke-on-Trent. It was chaos.
“So we became zero tolerant for it because we can test users for drugs. We evicted quite a few people just because it was becoming unmanageable due to the behaviour and the extreme paranoia.
“We had residents running off thinking there was an assassin. It was pretty grim.
“It calmed down a bit but it is slowly coming back in a slightly different form.”
Monkey dust was first emerged in Stoke-on-Trent in 2012 and reached epidemic proportions in 2017 with a lot of deaths and crimes connected to its use.
Addicts were previously taking a MDPV strain of the substance which costs as little as £2-a-hit.
But Mr Dodd believes that more addicts are now consuming a different form called MDPHP.
Both types are from family of drugs known as cathinones, which could be bought in legal high shops until 2010.
They are chemically similar to amphetamines and have similarly stimulating effects which can trigger violent and psychotic episodes in users.
It comes as a white powder and can be swallowed, injected or snorted but is more commonly smoked.
Mr Dodd said: "They are similar but the new form is stronger.
“It’s really cheap and generally smoked in a pipe. You can be up for 24 hours or so but then there’s the comedown effect.
"That’s when the paranoia starts, the only way to get rid of that is obviously to have some more.
“We had a resident not so long ago that was cutting the bottom of his feet to try and dig cameras out.
“That’s the scary thing, it’s the unpredictability of a person that's under the influence and how convinced they are that these sort of things are so real.”
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Monkey dust use has been largely limited to Staffordshire but there had been fears its use was spreading south to Birmingham and north to Manchester.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--EastEnders viewers mercilessly mock huge blunder in Sharon baby birth scene

EastEnders viewers have hit out at the soap after airing a scene which contained a glaring error .
Fans were tuning into the long-running BBC One soap on Friday evening to watch the latest goings on from Albert Square .
But fans of the Walford-based show , which is airing in its 35th year , hit out at Sharon 's baby birth scene .
There was heartbreak for Sharon on , Friday , February 21 , after her son Dennis Rickman Jr was killed in the boat tragedy .
But Sharon also gave birth to her second child - in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blunder .
Sharon 's new son appeared to be delivered already cleaned up and not looking much like a newborn , fans said .
Eagle-eyed viewers flocked to social media to have their say , with Twitter and Facebook awash with comments from baffled fans .
`` Bad time to mention that Sharon 's baby looks a bit like Max ? ''
one joked .
`` Sharon 's baby looks too old , '' added a second .
Another , though , had a more pressing fear , writing : `` My biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2nd biggest is that baby .
he 's come in to the world the day his brother left it and he will always be tainted to sharon .
i ’ m so worried that after such a traumatic pregnancy , she ’ s now going to struggle with motherhood . ''
`` I hope # Eastenders dont make sharon reject this baby She has been through so much but this baby is another miracle too , '' another agreed .

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EastEnders viewers have hit out at the soap after airing a scene which contained a glaring error.
Fans were tuning into the long-running BBC One soap on Friday evening to watch the latest goings on from Albert Square.
But fans of the Walford-based show, which is airing in its 35th year, hit out at Sharon's baby birth scene.
There was heartbreak for Sharon on, Friday, February 21, after her son Dennis Rickman Jr was killed in the boat tragedy.
But Sharon also gave birth to her second child - in a scene which many noticed carried a blunder.
Sharon's new son appeared to be delivered already cleaned up and not looking much like a newborn, fans said.
Eagle-eyed viewers flocked to social media to have their say, with Twitter and Facebook awash with comments from baffled fans.
"Bad time to mention that Sharon's baby looks a bit like Max?" one joked.
"Sharon's baby looks too old," added a second.
Another, though, had a more pressing fear, writing: "My biggest concern right now is sharon and my 2nd biggest is that baby. he's come in to the world the day his brother left it and he will always be tainted to sharon. i’m so worried that after such a traumatic pregnancy, she’s now going to struggle with motherhood."
"I hope #Eastenders dont make sharon reject this baby She has been through so much but this baby is another miracle too," another agreed.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--How did Aston Villa's famous stand get its name?

The Holte End rises , it sways , it cheers and it screams .
Aston Villa would n't be themselves @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park would n't be itself without The Holte End - the massive behind-the-goal 'Kop @ @ @ @ @ a mosaic and flanked in brickwork that harkens back to Villa 's origins .
A @ @ @ @ @ Holte End - and especially it 's name .
Stands are usually named after players @ @ @ @ @ - and no Holte ever stood out for the Villa over the years .
To @ @ @ @ @ our Aston Villa podcast - Claret & Blue met up with AVFC historian Rob Bishop @ @ @ @ @ the the famous stand , and where it got it 's unique name from .
@ @ @ @ @ much - we 'll let Rob do the talking - it 's down to the @ @ @ @ @ the majestic manor that leans over Villa Park .
You can see the full clip @ @ @ @ @ .

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birminghammail--2020-02-22--Appeal to find man after teenage boy threatened with needle in Lozells robbery

Do you recognise this man ?
Police want to trace him as part of their investigation into the robbery of @ @ @ @ @ .
During the incident , the youngster was threatened with a needle .
Detectives have @ @ @ @ @ man they want to talk to as part of their inquiries .
Watch it at @ @ @ @ @ .
A police spokesman said : `` Do you recognise this man ?
We want @ @ @ @ @ he threatened a teenage boy with a needle , grabbed his arm and stole £10 @ @ @ @ @ January on Wretham Road in # Lozells .
`` Anyone with info is urged to @ @ @ @ @ ref 20BW/18752F/20.The incident happened at 8am on Wednesday January 22 in Wretham Road , Lozells @ @ @ @ @ the man , or has any information , is asked to contact West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ crime reference number 20BW/18752F/20 .
People can contact police via Live Chat on west-midlands.police.uk between @ @ @ @ @ 101 any time , or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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Police want to trace him as part of their investigation into the robbery of a teenage boy in Birmingham.
During the incident, the youngster was threatened with a needle.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to talk to as part of their inquiries. Watch it at the top of the article.
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A police spokesman said: "Do you recognise this man? We want to speak to him after he threatened a teenage boy with a needle, grabbed his arm and stole £10 from his pocket on 22 January on Wretham Road in #Lozells.
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"Anyone with info is urged to get in touch quoting crime ref 20BW/18752F/20.The incident happened at 8am on Wednesday January 22 in Wretham Road, Lozells."
Anyone who recognises the man, or has any information, is asked to contact West Midlands Police. They should quote the crime reference number 20BW/18752F/20.
People can contact police via Live Chat on west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, calling 101 any time, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Charity's hard-hitting film highlights horrors of domestic violence

The horrors of domestic abuse have been captured in a new hard-hitting film from a Black Country charity .
Hidden Scars is the latest offering from The Saleem Foundation , focusing on the devastating impact domestic violence can have on children .
Budding stars Thomas Griffiths and Mara Ubhi , who both attend Tividale Community Primary School , portray youngsters who have started to normalise abusive behaviour , having witnessed it at home .
The gritty film will be released on the charity 's social media channels from 3pm today ( Saturday , February 22 ) , following its sold-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trailer can be viewed above .
It can also be seen here .
Shaz Saleem , film director and foundation founder , said was inspired to write the script while researching the charity 's debut film , The Silent Pain , which focused on mental health .
He continued : `` About 84 per cent of the people I spoke to said domestic abuse was the cause of their mental health issues .
It ’ s a serious concern .
`` I spoke to children who had been affected by domestic abuse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgotten victims .
” Our film has been heavily praised by every person who has seen it , and we hope it will encourage people who are experiencing this crime to seek help .
`` The Saleem Foundation is committed to changing lives for the better and building hope for the future.
” Charity chairman , Steve Waltho , added : “ We are committed to raise awareness for serious issues and domestic abuse , whether that is violence or emotional abuse .
We hope we can encourage people to speak out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps both women and men and their children living in Sandwell , Dudley and Walsall .
If you ’ re experiencing domestic abuse and need help , call them on 0121 552 6448 or the free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 .
In an emergency always call 999 .

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The horrors of domestic abuse have been captured in a new hard-hitting film from a Black Country charity.
Hidden Scars is the latest offering from The Saleem Foundation, focusing on the devastating impact domestic violence can have on children.
Budding stars Thomas Griffiths and Mara Ubhi, who both attend Tividale Community Primary School, portray youngsters who have started to normalise abusive behaviour, having witnessed it at home.
The gritty film will be released on the charity's social media channels from 3pm today (Saturday, February 22), following its sold-out public premiere at Halesowen Library and the trailer can be viewed above .
(Image: Shaz Saleem)
It can also be seen here.
Shaz Saleem, film director and foundation founder, said was inspired to write the script while researching the charity's debut film, The Silent Pain, which focused on mental health.
He continued: "About 84 per cent of the people I spoke to said domestic abuse was the cause of their mental health issues. It’s a serious concern.
"I spoke to children who had been affected by domestic abuse and it was heartbreaking. Children are the forgotten victims.
”Our film has been heavily praised by every person who has seen it, and we hope it will encourage people who are experiencing this crime to seek help.
"The Saleem Foundation is committed to changing lives for the better and building hope for the future.”
Charity chairman, Steve Waltho, added: “We are committed to raise awareness for serious issues and domestic abuse, whether that is violence or emotional abuse. We hope we can encourage people to speak out."
Black Country Women’s Aid helps both women and men and their children living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall.
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and need help, call them on 0121 552 6448 or the free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247. In an emergency always call 999.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Bodybuilder 'Big Nige' who worked as Cristiano Ronaldo's bodyguard tragically dies aged 50

A bodybuilder who used to work as a bodyguard for Cristiano Ronaldo will be laid to rest in Wolverhampton after his death aged just 50 .
Nigel Davis , known to family and friends as ‘ Big Nige ’ , was a popular bodybuilder from Tunstall , in Staffordshire .
He passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital last month .
The 50-year-old 's death has sparked an outpouring of grief and a flurry of tributes from heartbroken friends and family .
Nigel , a dad-of-one , competed in competitions worldwide , including Mr Universe , and also worked as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by wife Collette and eight-year-old Alex , with his 33-year-old partner telling StokeonTrentLive : “ We were inseparable .
Couples that train together stay together .
He was my soul mate and one in a million .
“ You ’ d only have to walk into a room and the aura he had was that everybody saw him as a gentle giant .
He was polite , loving , he would do anything for anybody . ''
She added : “ Family meant everything to him .
He made sure we were OK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , honest and open .
He was my angel .
“ He was a rare diamond , there is nobody like him .
His life has been cut way too short .
He was an amazing husband and dad , it ’ s going to be hard to fill his shoes .
“ I feel blessed to have the four years that I did .
I just wish I had asked him out sooner so I could ’ ve loved him for longer .
“ He really helped me not just as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my best friend.
” Friends have now set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his funeral .
Mechanic David Bakewell said : “ I had only spoken to him the night before .
The fact that he is gone is devastating .
He played a big part in my life .
“ I lived next door to him for a bit too and we worked on the doors together for a while .
We were very good friends .
“ He was a big friendly giant who had a heart of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved his bodybuilding .
It was his life , it ’ s all he ever did .
“ Nigel loved helping others and used to give a lot of advice to people about their diet , he always went the extra mile for people .
He was a top guy.
” Kieran Bassan said : “ He was the kind of guy that did everything for everybody and the sort of friend that you would want .
“ Me and my dad ran a pub and he would supply the door staff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when I found out he had passed away I didn ’ t sleep all night .
“ It doesn ’ t seem real that he is gone .
He had a big impact on a lot of people ’ s lives and it wasn ’ t just to do with the gym , he was genuinely the nicest person .
“ He was selfless and would do things to help people out .
He never charged for the advice he gave at the gym.
” Liam Lucking said : “ Nigel was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and protective of the people he respected .
“ We wish him a safe journey .
Stay safe and sleep well big lad.
” Norma Carby said : “ All he did was spread love everywhere he went and he was a force to be reckoned with .
He never used his size or his authority to demean anyone .
“ He was known as one of the pioneers of the door industry and was a man of peace and heart .
His legacy will live on forever.
” The GoFundMe page , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far reached more than £3,700 of a £5,000 target .
The funeral will be held at Mount Shiloh Church , in Wolverhampton , on Friday ( February 28 ) at 11am .

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A bodybuilder who used to work as a bodyguard for Cristiano Ronaldo will be laid to rest in Wolverhampton after his death aged just 50.
Nigel Davis, known to family and friends as ‘Big Nige’, was a popular bodybuilder from Tunstall, in Staffordshire.
He passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital last month.
The 50-year-old's death has sparked an outpouring of grief and a flurry of tributes from heartbroken friends and family.
Nigel competed in competitions worldwide, including Mr Universe, and also worked as a personal trainer.
He is survived by wife Collette, with his 33-year-old partner telling StokeonTrentLive: “We were inseparable. Couples that train together stay together. He was my soul mate and one in a million.
“You’d only have to walk into a room and the aura he had was that everybody saw him as a gentle giant. He was polite, loving, he would do anything for anybody."
She added: “Family meant everything to him. He made sure we were OK and looked after. He was respectful, honest and open. He was my angel.
“He was a rare diamond, there is nobody like him. His life has been cut way too short. He was an amazing husband and dad, it’s going to be hard to fill his shoes.
“I feel blessed to have the four years that I did. I just wish I had asked him out sooner so I could’ve loved him for longer.
“He really helped me not just as a wife or a partner, he was my best friend.”
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Friends have now set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his funeral.
Mechanic David Bakewell said: “I had only spoken to him the night before. The fact that he is gone is devastating. He played a big part in my life.
“I lived next door to him for a bit too and we worked on the doors together for a while. We were very good friends.
“He was a big friendly giant who had a heart of gold.”
David added: “He loved his bodybuilding. It was his life, it’s all he ever did.
“Nigel loved helping others and used to give a lot of advice to people about their diet, he always went the extra mile for people. He was a top guy.”
Kieran Bassan said: “He was the kind of guy that did everything for everybody and the sort of friend that you would want.
“Me and my dad ran a pub and he would supply the door staff.
“He was a highly respectable man and when I found out he had passed away I didn’t sleep all night.
“It doesn’t seem real that he is gone. He had a big impact on a lot of people’s lives and it wasn’t just to do with the gym, he was genuinely the nicest person.
“He was selfless and would do things to help people out. He never charged for the advice he gave at the gym.”
Liam Lucking said: “Nigel was a true gent. He was funny and protective of the people he respected.
“We wish him a safe journey. Stay safe and sleep well big lad.”
Norma Carby said: “All he did was spread love everywhere he went and he was a force to be reckoned with. He never used his size or his authority to demean anyone.
“He was known as one of the pioneers of the door industry and was a man of peace and heart. His legacy will live on forever.”
The GoFundMe page, set up by David, has so far reached more than £3,700 of a £5,000 target.
The funeral will be held at Mount Shiloh Church, in Wolverhampton, on Friday (February 28) at 11am.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2 UK fight time, how to watch on TV, odds, undercard & more

British boxer Tyson Fury faces off for a rematch against American Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas to battle for the WBC heavyweight title .
Having hauled himself off the canvas as their last contest in December 2018 ended in a controversial draw , the Gypsy King will be out to prove himself all over again when he goes toe-to-toe with the Bronze Bomber at the MGM Grand .
The Briton looked fleshy as he hit 19st 7lbs on the scales , a huge three stone heavier than Wilder , who weighed in at 16st 7lbs .
Fury had always been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was for their draw in December 2018 , with the theory being that it would help him deal with Wilder ’ s concussive power better .
Fury weighed 18st 4lbs 8oz for their first showdown , with Wilder 15st 2lbs 8oz .
How do I watch on TV ?
What time does the fight start ?
The fight is expected to start between 4am and 5am on Sunday in the UK – just in time for a strong coffee .
How do both fighters look ?
Fury has spent the whole build-up claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilder and look for a knockout , after being denied victory by the judges last time despite boxing beautifully for most of the fight .
Wilder , meanwhile , also came in more than a stone heavier than the first meeting .
The American champion presumably believes the extra power it will provide will ensure Fury does not see the final bell at the MGM Grand Garden Arena .
Has there been any trouble in the build-up ?
The Englishman famously beat a count in the final round in 2018 , having been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand .
Following the shoving match which ensued at Wednesday ’ s press conference , the two men were not allowed to engage in the traditional face-off after weighing in .
Instead they traded threats , insults and hand gestures from a distance as security watched on closely .
Fury has maintained throughout the build-up that weight is not an issue .
What does Fury say ?
“ I feel comfortable with the weight , ” he said .
“ I ’ m where I want to be .
I haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m a giant heavyweight .
I ’ ve been eating clean , eating well and whatever weight I weigh on the night is really unimportant .
“ You ’ ve seen heavyweights come in at 200 pounds .
You ’ ve seen them come in at 300 pounds .
“ The heavyweight division has no limit , so it ’ s one of those things.
” What does Wilder say ?
“ I really don ’ t know what their plans are or what he ’ s going to do or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ So if you want to bring the fight , then come on , let ’ s make it happen , that will benefit me more than anything , him coming full at me .
“ So I hope they stick with that game plan and follow it through and aren ’ t just talking for hype .
“ Actually do what you say you ’ re going to do .
I ’ m looking forward to it.
” The Alabama native added : “ Deep down in his heart , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nervous .
“ I really feel that he ’ s very , very nervous from the first time of what happened .
“ When you knock a person down and give him a concussion , you never forget that .
You never forget who did it to you and how they did it .
“ And when you crawl back in the ring with him a second time to relive that moment all over again , there has to be stress ; You definitely can ’ t sleep at night.
” Who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ odds ?
Fury to win by knockout is 14/1 and a technical knockout is 7/1 .
The American is 7/2 to win by knockout and 5/2 to win by technical knockout .
Prices vary from 33/1 to 14/1 for Wilder to win in a specific round .
Fury , meanwhile , is 13/8 to win on points .

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British boxer Tyson Fury faces off for a rematch against American Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas to battle for the WBC heavyweight title.
Having hauled himself off the canvas as their last contest in December 2018 ended in a controversial draw, the Gypsy King will be out to prove himself all over again when he goes toe-to-toe with the Bronze Bomber at the MGM Grand.
The Briton looked fleshy as he hit 19st 7lbs on the scales, a huge three stone heavier than Wilder, who weighed in at 16st 7lbs.
Fury had always been expected to come in bulkier than he was for their draw in December 2018, with the theory being that it would help him deal with Wilder’s concussive power better. Fury weighed 18st 4lbs 8oz for their first showdown, with Wilder 15st 2lbs 8oz.
How do I watch on TV?
WBC heavyweight title bout, Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury – BT Sport Box Office (from 0000 Sunday).
What time does the fight start?
The fight is expected to start between 4am and 5am on Sunday in the UK – just in time for a strong coffee.
How do both fighters look?
Fury has spent the whole build-up claiming he plans to take the fight to Wilder and look for a knockout, after being denied victory by the judges last time despite boxing beautifully for most of the fight.
Wilder, meanwhile, also came in more than a stone heavier than the first meeting.
The American champion presumably believes the extra power it will provide will ensure Fury does not see the final bell at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Has there been any trouble in the build-up?
The Englishman famously beat a count in the final round in 2018, having been briefly knocked unconscious by a devastating right hand.
Following the shoving match which ensued at Wednesday’s press conference, the two men were not allowed to engage in the traditional face-off after weighing in.
Instead they traded threats, insults and hand gestures from a distance as security watched on closely.
Fury has maintained throughout the build-up that weight is not an issue.
What does Fury say?
“I feel comfortable with the weight,” he said. “I’m where I want to be. I haven’t been trying to lose weight.
“I’m a giant heavyweight. I’ve been eating clean, eating well and whatever weight I weigh on the night is really unimportant.
“You’ve seen heavyweights come in at 200 pounds. You’ve seen them come in at 300 pounds.
“The heavyweight division has no limit, so it’s one of those things.”
What does Wilder say?
“I really don’t know what their plans are or what he’s going to do or not going to do,” Wilder said.
“So if you want to bring the fight, then come on, let’s make it happen, that will benefit me more than anything, him coming full at me.
“So I hope they stick with that game plan and follow it through and aren’t just talking for hype.
“Actually do what you say you’re going to do. I’m looking forward to it.”
The Alabama native added: “Deep down in his heart, I really feel that he’s nervous.
“I really feel that he’s very, very nervous from the first time of what happened.
“When you knock a person down and give him a concussion, you never forget that. You never forget who did it to you and how they did it.
“And when you crawl back in the ring with him a second time to relive that moment all over again, there has to be stress; You definitely can’t sleep at night.”
Who is on the undercard?
Charles Martin vs Gerald Washington (Heavyweight)
Emanuel Navarrete vs Jeo Santisima (Super-Bantamweight)
Sebastian Fundora vs Daniel Lewis (Super-Welterweight)
Subriel Matias vs Petros Ananyan (Super-Lightweight)
Amir Imam vs Javier Molina (Super-Lightweight)
Rolando Romero vs Arturs Ahmetovs (Lightweight)
Gabriel Flores Jr vs Matt Conway (Lightweight)
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Corey Champion (Welterweight)
Isaac Lowe vs Alberto Guevara (Featherweight)
What are the odds?
Fury to win by knockout is 14/1 and a technical knockout is 7/1.
The American is 7/2 to win by knockout and 5/2 to win by technical knockout.
Prices vary from 33/1 to 14/1 for Wilder to win in a specific round. Fury, meanwhile, is 13/8 to win on points.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Two more arrests after double murder at cannabis factory as victims named

Detectives investigating a double murder during a robbery at a cannabis factory in the West Midlands have made two further arrests .
Two men were killed during a street fight that broke out after robbers smashed their way into the factory in Pensnett Road in Brierley Hill near Dudley in the early hours of Thursday .
Khuzaimah Douglas , 19 , from Moseley , Birmingham , was pronounced dead at the scene , while 36-year-old local Waseem Ramzan died in hospital .
Both men suffered serious injuries in the incident and post-mortem examinations are taking place to confirm the precise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police said on Saturday that two men , aged 23 and 21 , were arrested at Holyhead Port in Wales on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and will be questioned by detectives .
A 19-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and murder remains in police custody .
In a tribute released by police , Mr Ramzan 's family said : `` This is a really difficult time for the family and friends of Waseem Ramzan .
`` We would appreciate if you could all remember him in your prayers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his name .
`` To God we belong and to God we shall return . ''
Police received several 999 calls shortly after 3.30am from people reporting a group of men trying to force entry to a house in Pensnett Road .
A fight then spilled out on to the street , during which the victims were stabbed , while a cannabis factory was later uncovered at a property in Pensnett Road .
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Munro , who is leading the investigation , said : `` These arrests are a significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing all we can to bring those responsible to justice .
`` We believe around seven men attacked an address in which cannabis was being cultivated and were confronted by people who were inside . ''
He added : `` People may have witnessed the disorder , people or vehicles leaving the scene , or seen something suspicious .
`` We need them to get in touch as every piece of information , no matter how small , could be crucial .
`` I 'd also like to hear from any motorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and have dash am footage as they also may have recorded something important . ''
Dudley Police Commander Chief Superintendent Sally Bourner said : `` Our thoughts are with the families of two men who have tragically lost their lives .
`` This is an awful incident and we recognise the wider impact it can have on our communities .
`` But what I would say is that we believe this address was deliberately targeted , it was not a random attack . ''
She added : `` We continue to maintain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been able to scale down the cordons and have reopened the Pensnett Road this afternoon .
`` We thank people for their patience and support as we know this has caused disruption locally but we trust that people will understand the importance of gathering evidence to support this investigation . ''

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Detectives investigating a double murder during a robbery at a cannabis factory in the West Midlands have made two further arrests.
Two men were killed during a street fight that broke out after robbers smashed their way into the factory in Pensnett Road in Brierley Hill near Dudley in the early hours of Thursday.
Khuzaimah Douglas, 19, from Moseley, Birmingham, was pronounced dead at the scene, while 36-year-old local Waseem Ramzan died in hospital.
Both men suffered serious injuries in the incident and post-mortem examinations are taking place to confirm the precise cause of their deaths.
West Midlands Police said on Saturday that two men, aged 23 and 21, were arrested at Holyhead Port in Wales on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and will be questioned by detectives.
A 19-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and murder remains in police custody.
In a tribute released by police, Mr Ramzan's family said: "This is a really difficult time for the family and friends of Waseem Ramzan.
"We would appreciate if you could all remember him in your prayers and if possible give to charity in his name.
"To God we belong and to God we shall return."
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Police received several 999 calls shortly after 3.30am from people reporting a group of men trying to force entry to a house in Pensnett Road.
A fight then spilled out on to the street, during which the victims were stabbed, while a cannabis factory was later uncovered at a property in Pensnett Road.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Munro, who is leading the investigation, said: "These arrests are a significant step forward in our investigation and we're doing all we can to bring those responsible to justice.
"We believe around seven men attacked an address in which cannabis was being cultivated and were confronted by people who were inside."
He added: "People may have witnessed the disorder, people or vehicles leaving the scene, or seen something suspicious.
"We need them to get in touch as every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial.
"I'd also like to hear from any motorists who were in the area at the time and have dash am footage as they also may have recorded something important."
Dudley Police Commander Chief Superintendent Sally Bourner said: "Our thoughts are with the families of two men who have tragically lost their lives.
"This is an awful incident and we recognise the wider impact it can have on our communities.
"But what I would say is that we believe this address was deliberately targeted, it was not a random attack."
She added: "We continue to maintain a police presence at the scene but have been able to scale down the cordons and have reopened the Pensnett Road this afternoon.
"We thank people for their patience and support as we know this has caused disruption locally but we trust that people will understand the importance of gathering evidence to support this investigation."


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday February 22

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are 21, 23, 25, 27, 36, 47.
The Bonus Ball is 17.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £4 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 05, 11, 12, 24, 27.
The Thunderball is 10.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--'A good change' - Blues boss reveals added incentive for subbing defender Jake Clarke-Salter

Pep Clotet has revealed Jake Clarke-Salter picked up a knock to the knee in Birmingham City ’ s 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday .
Blues were boosted by Scott Hogan ’ s recovery from a knee injury received against Brentford last week - and the striker was on hand to volley a sublime injury time equaliser .
But before that , Clarke-Salter had been withdrawn from the action , replaced by Harlee Dean with a quarter of an hour remaining and is now a doubt to face Millwall on Wednesday .
“ Jake had a knock on the knee and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to assess it on Monday , but he could probably have finished the game , ” Clotet said .
“ At the same time I was feeling that when they got Fletcher on the pitch it was a good change to rest Jake for a precaution and to have Harlee to help us , for two reasons .
One to compete better and the second one because Harlee has this character to see out the end of the game like he did against Coventry.
” Clarke-Salter ’ s partnership with Marc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues ’ 11 game unbeaten run .

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Pep Clotet has revealed Jake Clarke-Salter picked up a knock to the knee in Birmingham City’s 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
Blues were boosted by Scott Hogan’s recovery from a knee injury received against Brentford last week - and the striker was on hand to volley a sublime injury time equaliser.
But before that, Clarke-Salter had been withdrawn from the action, replaced by Harlee Dean with a quarter of an hour remaining and is now a doubt to face Millwall on Wednesday.
“Jake had a knock on the knee and for precaution we subbed him. We are going to assess it on Monday, but he could probably have finished the game,” Clotet said.
“At the same time I was feeling that when they got Fletcher on the pitch it was a good change to rest Jake for a precaution and to have Harlee to help us, for two reasons. One to compete better and the second one because Harlee has this character to see out the end of the game like he did against Coventry.”
Clarke-Salter’s partnership with Marc Roberts has been a key component of Blues’ 11 game unbeaten run.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Revealed: Where Aston Villa's defeat to Southampton features on Match of the Day running order

Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker has revealed where Aston Villa feature on this week ’ s edition of Match of the Day .
The Lions suffered a 2-0 defeat away at Southampton in their Premier League clash on Saturday , as they lie just above the relegation zone .
Dean Smith ’ s side will now gear up for their Carabao Cup final meeting with Manchester City at Wembley Stadium next Sunday .
Elsewhere in the Premier League , Chelsea strengthened their Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-1 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moor , in a game which had VAR controversy after Harry Wilson ’ s goal was disallowed as the Clarets were awarded a penalty for a handball in the build-up .
Crystal Palace beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Selhurst Park to move nine points clear of the relegation zone .
Sheffield United ’ s hopes of reaching the top four were dented after being held to a 1-1 draw with Brighton at Bramall Lane .
And in the evening kick-off , Man City recorded a 1-0 win over Leicester at the King Power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order for this week ’ s Match of the Day programme .

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Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker has revealed where Aston Villa feature on this week’s edition of Match of the Day.
The Lions suffered a 2-0 defeat away at Southampton in their Premier League clash on Saturday, as they lie just above the relegation zone.
Dean Smith’s side will now gear up for their Carabao Cup final meeting with Manchester City at Wembley Stadium next Sunday.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Chelsea strengthened their Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-1 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Burnley beat relegation-threatened Bournemouth 3-0 at Turf Moor, in a game which had VAR controversy after Harry Wilson’s goal was disallowed as the Clarets were awarded a penalty for a handball in the build-up.
Crystal Palace beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Selhurst Park to move nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Sheffield United’s hopes of reaching the top four were dented after being held to a 1-1 draw with Brighton at Bramall Lane.
And in the evening kick-off, Man City recorded a 1-0 win over Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
Here is the full running order for this week’s Match of the Day programme.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--'That was that' - Pep Clotet gives his version of that Garry Monk handshake

Pep Clotet insisted it is time to ‘ turn the page ’ on his spat with Garry Monk .
The Birmingham City head coach was speaking after his team scored a last-minute equaliser to draw 3-3 with Monk ’ s Sheffield Wednesday .
The pair ’ s relationship came under the microscope in the build-up after Monk refused to shake Clotet ’ s hand when their sides came face to face in November .
This time there was a pre-match greeting - and Clotet explained the situation as he sees it .
“ I will treat him as another colleague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always do with a lot of humility , ” he said .
“ This is about a lot of people rather than us .
So I offer my hand as I do with every manager that comes here .
It was nice to have a little talk about the game and the things you comment about with everyone .
That was that .
“ I am happy that we can turn the page on this story and we should not be wasting a minute on us , we should be spending a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games.
” Clotet also played down their lengthy post-match conversation in front of the dug-outs .
“ We have not talked in a long time , we could have talked about the weather or a lot of things !
“ It was a little bit to clear the air , he spoke his mind , I spoke my mind and that ’ s it .
“ The air has always been clear from my point of view .
I didn ’ t come to this life to hold grief with people I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked 20 years in this business at some unbelievable football clubs and some great managers , in any position , some I manage , some assistant – Pellegrini , Laudrup , Pochettino , Garry , I don ’ t hold grudges with anyone and I have a good relationship with everyone .
“ In football it is so easy because of the competitive nature of the game to get lost on grudges and regrets that we forget we are here to enjoy and to leave our little stamp wherever we are and to @ @ @ @ @ @

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Pep Clotet insisted it is time to ‘turn the page’ on his spat with Garry Monk.
The Birmingham City head coach was speaking after his team scored a last-minute equaliser to draw 3-3 with Monk’s Sheffield Wednesday.
The pair’s relationship came under the microscope in the build-up after Monk refused to shake Clotet’s hand when their sides came face to face in November.
This time there was a pre-match greeting - and Clotet explained the situation as he sees it.
“I will treat him as another colleague I am representing Birmingham City and I always do with a lot of humility,” he said.
“This is about a lot of people rather than us. So I offer my hand as I do with every manager that comes here. It was nice to have a little talk about the game and the things you comment about with everyone. That was that.
“I am happy that we can turn the page on this story and we should not be wasting a minute on us, we should be spending a lot more time on the players and the games.”
Clotet also played down their lengthy post-match conversation in front of the dug-outs.
“We have not talked in a long time, we could have talked about the weather or a lot of things!
“It was a little bit to clear the air, he spoke his mind, I spoke my mind and that’s it.
“The air has always been clear from my point of view. I didn’t come to this life to hold grief with people I have better things to do.
“I worked 20 years in this business at some unbelievable football clubs and some great managers, in any position, some I manage, some assistant – Pellegrini, Laudrup, Pochettino, Garry, I don’t hold grudges with anyone and I have a good relationship with everyone.
“In football it is so easy because of the competitive nature of the game to get lost on grudges and regrets that we forget we are here to enjoy and to leave our little stamp wherever we are and to keep friendships going forward.”


birminghammail--2020-02-22--'We're on our way!' - Watch West Brom players celebrate with 2,992 fans at full-time

West Brom ’ s trip to Ashton Gate on Saturday had it all .
There were the goals , the points , the clean sheet and the celebrations that followed .
You sensed this was a significant weekend for Albion , who won their third straight away match here ; Nottingham Forest , Brentford and Fulham all failed to win , and the Baggies took full advantage .
The jubilant scenes on the Bristol City turf as the squad made its way over to the far side , where almost 3,000 travelling supporters were situated , were particularly pleasing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Watch the near 3,000 Albion fans celebrate at full time - WATCH • Jake Livermore stars as we rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the red card and his side 's character - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com There were a lot of people enjoying themselves , supporters and players alike .
Matheus Pereira got a few cheers out of the fans , as he did at Reading .
Filip Krovinovic and Callum Robinson , who were struck up a particularly fruitful friendship since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , offered some dance moves , too .
Ahmed Hegazi , Semi Ajayi , Conor Townsend and Dara O ’ Shea , all of whom defended manfully at the other end of the field and deserved their shut-out , were able to make their way to the other end of the pitch to join in with the celebrations .
“ We ’ re on our way ” rang out around the stadium from the away end , well before the game ended - they ’ re starting to believe .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , but Albion won ’ t be allowed to dwell on this for too long - Preston North End rock up at The Hawthorns on Tuesday , after all .
Check out the video at the top of this page as the final whistle sparked triumphant scenes .

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West Brom’s trip to Ashton Gate on Saturday had it all.
There were the goals, the points, the clean sheet and the celebrations that followed.
You sensed this was a significant weekend for Albion, who won their third straight away match here; Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Fulham all failed to win, and the Baggies took full advantage.
The jubilant scenes on the Bristol City turf as the squad made its way over to the far side, where almost 3,000 travelling supporters were situated, were particularly pleasing on the eye.
There were a lot of people enjoying themselves, supporters and players alike. Matheus Pereira got a few cheers out of the fans, as he did at Reading.
Filip Krovinovic and Callum Robinson, who were struck up a particularly fruitful friendship since the latter’s arrival in January, offered some dance moves, too.
Ahmed Hegazi, Semi Ajayi, Conor Townsend and Dara O’Shea, all of whom defended manfully at the other end of the field and deserved their shut-out, were able to make their way to the other end of the pitch to join in with the celebrations.
“We’re on our way” rang out around the stadium from the away end, well before the game ended - they’re starting to believe.
It’s important to enjoy the moment, of course, but Albion won’t be allowed to dwell on this for too long - Preston North End rock up at The Hawthorns on Tuesday, after all.
Check out the video at the top of this page as the final whistle sparked triumphant scenes.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--'First time' - Fans hail Blues' main man from Wednesday draw but it's not goal hero Scott Hogan

Wednesday twice hit back through Barry Bannan ( 20 minutes ) and Fernando Forestieri 's penalty ( 34 ) after falling behind to a Jacob Murphy 's own goal ( six ) and a fine Lukas Jutkiewicz effort on the half-hour .
Murphy made amends for his earlier error by firing Wednesday in front midway through the second half , but Hogan struck his fourth goal in five games in the first minute of added time to see Blues fans home reasonably happy .
Most of them were relieved to claim a point from a game it seemed they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also at odds over who had been Blues best player on the day - goal hero Hogan , a loan recruit from old foes Aston Villa , or goalkeeper Lee Camp .
This is what they were saying on social media after the game ... Julie Page : Not the best football today but what a strike-force-partnership we 're seeing develop up front .
Ben Orr : Ignoring Wednesday ’ s bad form , this was a game between two pretty similar teams .
I ’ ll take the point , but shame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the form we ’ ve been in .
Matthew Stephen Williams : Awful second half , but never gave up .
Great goal too .
Shoutout to Campy too , who kept us in the game at 3-2 down .
Defensively we were awful , that needs looking at , but a last-minute goal to salvage a point is always welcome .
Ian Hayes : Blustery conditions didn ’ t help the defence , but created good scoring chances though .
Difficult game but we ’ re still unbeaten , so great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t Blues work on defence ?
We got a point , but it could have been better .
Come on , Pep , sort that defence out .
Phil Jones : Always take a draw when losing .
Great resilience again , playing to the final whistle .
Brilliant .
Keep the run going lads .
Christopher Holmes : If we had taken our chances , first half would ’ ve been a different game , but point will do in the end to keep our run going .
Dan Shelley : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but credit to Lee Camp , kept us in the game .
Oliver Newman : Fantastic resilience boys .
It 's amazing that we are 11 games unbeaten - with our last loss a month & 3 weeks ago vs Wigan ( 1st January ) .
A goal fest , a big point ( against the odds ) & we push on , onwards & upwards .
Alex Powell : Just happy we didn ’ t lose !
Good fight back.. even tho we shouldn ’ t have been there ?
Carl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point against pretty much the worse team in the league at the minute .
Will : Get defence better .
Danny H : We ’ re Birmingham city , we fight to the end .

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Scott Hogan's stoppage-time equaliser gave Birmingham City a 3-3 against Sheffield Wednesday at St Andrew’s.
Wednesday twice hit back through Barry Bannan (20 minutes) and Fernando Forestieri's penalty (34) after falling behind to a Jacob Murphy's own goal (six) and a fine Lukas Jutkiewicz effort on the half-hour.
Murphy made amends for his earlier error by firing Wednesday in front midway through the second half, but Hogan struck his fourth goal in five games in the first minute of added time to see Blues fans home reasonably happy.
Most of them were relieved to claim a point from a game it seemed they were destined to lose.
And they were also at odds over who had been Blues best player on the day - goal hero Hogan, a loan recruit from old foes Aston Villa, or goalkeeper Lee Camp.
This is what they were saying on social media after the game...
Julie Page: Not the best football today but what a strike-force-partnership we're seeing develop up front.
Ben Orr: Ignoring Wednesday’s bad form, this was a game between two pretty similar teams. I’ll take the point, but shame we couldn’t have taken three with the form we’ve been in.
Matthew Stephen Williams: Awful second half, but never gave up. Great goal too. Shoutout to Campy too, who kept us in the game at 3-2 down. Defensively we were awful, that needs looking at, but a last-minute goal to salvage a point is always welcome.
Ian Hayes: Blustery conditions didn’t help the defence, but created good scoring chances though. Difficult game but we’re still unbeaten, so great result really.
David Longstreet: Don’t Blues work on defence? We got a point, but it could have been better. Come on, Pep, sort that defence out.
Phil Jones: Always take a draw when losing. Great resilience again, playing to the final whistle. Brilliant. Keep the run going lads.
Christopher Holmes: If we had taken our chances, first half would’ve been a different game, but point will do in the end to keep our run going.
Dan Shelley: First time I've ever said this, but credit to Lee Camp, kept us in the game.
Kyle Andrews: Scotty Hogan is a Blue.
Oliver Newman: Fantastic resilience boys. It's amazing that we are 11 games unbeaten - with our last loss a month & 3 weeks ago vs Wigan (1st January). A goal fest, a big point (against the odds) & we push on, onwards & upwards.
Mark Jarratt: Thank-you, Lee Camp!
Alex Powell: Just happy we didn’t lose! Good fight back.. even tho we shouldn’t have been there?
Carl Biggs: Well done in snatching a point against pretty much the worse team in the league at the minute.
Will: Get defence better.
BCFC Supporters: 11 games unbeaten! Weekly dose of Blues mayhem.
Danny H: We’re Birmingham city, we fight to the end.


birminghammail--2020-02-22--Slaven Bilic makes Romaine Sawyers claim as West Brom midfielder sees red

Slaven Bilic insists that Romaine Sawyers was unfortunate to be shown a red card at Bristol City in an incident that tarnished what was otherwise an excellent afternoon for West Brom .
Sawyers , who had won a foul in midfield having been hassled by former Walsall teammate and Robins substitute Jamie Paterson , squared up to the winger and put his hand around Paterson ’ s throat .
That sparked a melee involving both sets of players , and after consulting with his assistant , referee Darren England opted to send Sawyers off .
Clearly distraught with the decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by teammate Jake Livermore amid disagreements in the two technical areas .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Bilic stood by his man post-match when dissecting the incident .
“ I spoke to him , and I saw the incident .
Believe me , I ’ d say the same if it was the other way around - for me , it ’ s not a red card , ” Bilic reasoned .
“ For me , their player helped because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
He didn ’ t exaggerate what happened .
It was Romaine who reacted because of something that he did .
Okay , he grabbed him , but if this is a red card we ’ d have a lot of red cards .
“ For me , it ’ s not - and believe me I ’ d say the same ... for people who say ‘ well they ’ re the rules ’ - yes but there are situations in the game .
It can ’ t be black and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a derby game .
Move on .
They ’ re talking about three or four games - this is ridiculous to be fair .
“ Romaine just isn ’ t that kind of a guy .
It ’ s different if it ’ s someone crazy who is doing it , but not Romaine.
” Otherwise , Bilic was understandably delighted with his side ’ s display .
This , at the home of a team who had aspirations of their to secure a coveted place in the Premier League next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and score-line to match - as Albion are likely to enjoy .
They matched Bristol ’ s early energy , and then tucked away the chances that fell their way .
“ I told the guys just to not even do for me what you did against Forest - do for me what you did in training a couple of days ago , ” Bilic added simply .
“ They look hungry , sharp , competitive .
It ’ s not about the 11 who played , and the three who came on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They ’ re pushing each other in training and that ’ s the reason why we ’ re fit , good , confident .
We train hard .
“ When you do that , sometimes you ’ ll lose .
We let the momentum go one time - not because we were sloppy , but because it ’ s that kind of a league .
Now we have it back , and we want to keep it until the end .
Hopefully we ’ re going to do it .
”

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Slaven Bilic insists that Romaine Sawyers was unfortunate to be shown a red card at Bristol City in an incident that tarnished what was otherwise an excellent afternoon for West Brom.
Sawyers, who had won a foul in midfield having been hassled by former Walsall teammate and Robins substitute Jamie Paterson, squared up to the winger and put his hand around Paterson’s throat.
That sparked a melee involving both sets of players, and after consulting with his assistant, referee Darren England opted to send Sawyers off.
Clearly distraught with the decision, he was escorted down the tunnel by teammate Jake Livermore amid disagreements in the two technical areas.
Bilic stood by his man post-match when dissecting the incident.
“I spoke to him, and I saw the incident. Believe me, I’d say the same if it was the other way around - for me, it’s not a red card,” Bilic reasoned.
“For me, their player helped because he didn’t react in a crazy way. He didn’t exaggerate what happened. It was Romaine who reacted because of something that he did. Okay, he grabbed him, but if this is a red card we’d have a lot of red cards.
“For me, it’s not - and believe me I’d say the same...for people who say ‘well they’re the rules’ - yes but there are situations in the game. It can’t be black and white.
“For me, this is a derby game. Move on. They’re talking about three or four games - this is ridiculous to be fair.
“Romaine just isn’t that kind of a guy. It’s different if it’s someone crazy who is doing it, but not Romaine.”
Otherwise, Bilic was understandably delighted with his side’s display.
This, at the home of a team who had aspirations of their to secure a coveted place in the Premier League next season, was as comprehensive a display - and score-line to match - as Albion are likely to enjoy.
They matched Bristol’s early energy, and then tucked away the chances that fell their way.
“I told the guys just to not even do for me what you did against Forest - do for me what you did in training a couple of days ago,” Bilic added simply. “They look hungry, sharp, competitive. It’s not about the 11 who played, and the three who came on - it’s about everybody.
“They’re pushing each other in training and that’s the reason why we’re fit, good, confident. We train hard.
“When you do that, sometimes you’ll lose. We let the momentum go one time - not because we were sloppy, but because it’s that kind of a league. Now we have it back, and we want to keep it until the end. Hopefully we’re going to do it.”