birminghammail--2020-02-03--Bookies reveal which Love Island couples are most likely to split after Casa Amor

Casa Amor is always a game changer on Love Island as strong couples split and new couples form .
Last year the biggest shock was Amber and Michael who had been favourites to win the 2019 series until the former fireman 's head turned to Joanna .
This year it 's looking likely we 'll see a lot more where that came from , if the bookies favourites are anything to go by anyway , as 12 new bombshells join the show .
Resident `` game player '' Mike is among the most likely to have their head turned ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with scaffolder Callum who 's been partnered up with Shaughna since the beginning .
Justin Beiber lookalike Luke M is also odds on at 1/2 to find a partner in the second villa after ending things with Jess .
Spokesman Paddy Power said : “ Last year ’ s Casa Amor brought us the split of Amber and Michael and the arrival of Ovie , so it ’ s not a shock to see fans hoping the twist brings much-needed drama to the winter edition of the show .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jess quicker than he could read the police caution – and Callum is fancied to split with Shaughna despite them coupling up in the first show.
” In a preview for tonight 's show , heads appear to turn all over the place as the boys head off to Casa Amor to meet six new girls .
In Casa Amor Finn admits : “ Boys , I personally don ’ t think my head ’ s going to turn .
However , there is a however , obviously Molly , Natalia and Jamie… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coupled up Nas admits : “ The novelty of the new girls has piqued my interest and excited me in all honesty… ” And as Callum gets to know Molly , Finn confesses : “ I thought he ’ d be blinkers on ” with Mike adding : “ He has shocked me.
” As Molly chats to Callum alone that evening they discuss everything from their dogs , to which sweets Callum can fit in his dimples - leaving the question , will they be sharing a bed ?

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Casa Amor is always a game changer on Love Island as strong couples split and new couples form.
Last year the biggest shock was Amber and Michael who had been favourites to win the 2019 series until the former fireman's head turned to Joanna.
This year it's looking likely we'll see a lot more where that came from, if the bookies favourites are anything to go by anyway, as 12 new bombshells join the show.
Resident "game player" Mike is among the most likely to have their head turned (2/1) according to Paddy Power, along with scaffolder Callum who's been partnered up with Shaughna since the beginning.
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Justin Beiber lookalike Luke M is also odds on at 1/2 to find a partner in the second villa after ending things with Jess.
Spokesman Paddy Power said: “Last year’s Casa Amor brought us the split of Amber and Michael and the arrival of Ovie, so it’s not a shock to see fans hoping the twist brings much-needed drama to the winter edition of the show.
“We’re fairly confident that Mike will drop Jess quicker than he could read the police caution – and Callum is fancied to split with Shaughna despite them coupling up in the first show.”
In a preview for tonight's show, heads appear to turn all over the place as the boys head off to Casa Amor to meet six new girls.
In Casa Amor Finn admits: “Boys, I personally don’t think my head’s going to turn. However, there is a however, obviously Molly, Natalia and Jamie… she’s funny…”
Meanwhile newly coupled up Nas admits: “The novelty of the new girls has piqued my interest and excited me in all honesty…”
And as Callum gets to know Molly, Finn confesses: “I thought he’d be blinkers on” with Mike adding: “He has shocked me.”
As Molly chats to Callum alone that evening they discuss everything from their dogs, to which sweets Callum can fit in his dimples - leaving the question, will they be sharing a bed?
Love Island continues at 9pm tonight on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Wolves news: The huge list of free transfers that Nuno could pick from

Wolves will be hoping that come the summer , they will be preparing for another European campaign .
The thirst @ @ @ @ @ be inevitable , but it will be worth the Wolves board remembering that there are @ @ @ @ @ of contact at the end of the current season .
Some of the names on @ @ @ @ @ deals , at present they have n't .
There will also be plenty of names @ @ @ @ @ out of reach of Wolves , and others that they simply would n't be interested @ @ @ @ @ help from renowned football website Transfermarkt , here is our list of players who are @ @ @ @ @ ;

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Wolves will be hoping that come the summer, they will be preparing for another European campaign.
The thirst for big name players will be inevitable, but it will be worth the Wolves board remembering that there are several high-profile players are out of contact at the end of the current season.
Some of the names on the list will pen new deals, at present they haven't.
There will also be plenty of names in the list that are out of reach of Wolves, and others that they simply wouldn't be interested in.
With a little help from renowned football website Transfermarkt, here is our list of players who are out of contract this summer;
Goalkeepers
Antonio Adán (Atletico Madrid)
Joe Hart (Burnley)
Sergio Álvarez (Celta Vigo)
Craig Gordon (Celtic)
Willy Caballero (Chelsea)
Diego López (Espanyol)
Daniele Padelli (Inter Milan)
Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Eldin Jakupovic (Leicester City)
Claudio Bravo (Manchester City)
Lee Grant (Manchester United
Danijel Subasic (Monaco)
Karl Darlow (Newcastle United)
Rob Elliot (Newcastle United)
Walter Benitez (Nice)
Yoan Cardinale (Nice)
Declan Rudd (Preston)
Vito Mannone (Reading)
Miguel Ángel Moyà (Real Sociedad)
Michel Vorm (Tottenham)
Rafal Gikiewicz (Union Berlin)
Ben Foster (Watford)
Ali Al-Habsi (West Brom)
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Defenders
José Luis Palomino (Atalanta)
Lukasz Piszczek (Borussia Dortmund)
Charlie Daniels (Bournemouth)
Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford)
Jean-Charles Castelletto (Brest)
Ashley Williams (Bristol City)
Scott Dann (Crystal Palace)
Naldo (Espanyol)
Dídac Vilà (Espanyol)
Leighton Baines (Everton)
Niko Gießelmann (Fortuna Dusseldorf)
Denis Odoi (Fulham)
Vitorino Antunes (Getafe)
Danny Simpson (Huddersfield Town)
Stephen Kingsley (Hull City)
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Christian Fuchs (Leicester City)
Jérémy Pied (Lille)
Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool)
Stefan Bell (Mainz)
Timothy Fosu-Mensah (Manchester United)
Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough)
Jake Cooper (Millwall)
Jemerson (Monaco)
Federico Fernández (Newcastle United)
Javier Manquillo (Newcastle United)
Patrick Burner (Nice)
Layvin Kurzawa (PSG)
Thomas Meunier (PSG)
Thiago Silva (PSG)
Antonio Barragán (Real Betis)
Nacho (Real Madrid)
Lukas Kübler (SC Freiburg)
Benjamin Stambouli (Schalke 04)
Daniel Carriço (Sevilla)
Cédric Soares (Southampton)
Maya Yoshida (Southampton)
Jan Vertonghen (Spurs)
Ryan Shotton (Stoke City)
Stephen Ward (Stoke City)
Kyle Naughton (Swansea City)
Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea)
Lorenzo De Silvestri (Torino)
Ezequiel Garay (Valencia)
Xavi Quintillà (Villarreal)
Daryl Janmaat (Watford)
Adrian Mariappa (Watford)
Robin Knoche (Wolfsburg)
Midfielders
Lucas Biglia (AC Milan)
Giacomo Bonaventura (AC Milan)
Beñat Etxebarria (Athletic Bilbao)
Mikel San José (Athletic Bilbao)
Robbie Brady (Burnley)
Jeff Hendrick (Burnley)
Aaron Lennon (Burnley)
Ashley Westwood (Burnley)
Charles Aránguiz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund)
Tobias Strobl (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Mathias Autret (Brest)
Paul Lasne (Brest)
Marco van Ginkel (Chelsea)
Gonzalo Escalante (Eibar)
Ander Iturraspe (Espanyol)
Kevin Stöger (Fortuna Dusseldorf)
Neeskens Kebano (Fulham)
Steven Zuber (Hoffenheim)
Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town)
Jackson Irvine (Hull City)
Kevin Stewart (Hull City)
Blaise Matuidi (Juventus)
Senad Lulic (Lazio)
Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City)
Adam Lallana (Liverpool)
David Silva (Manchester City)
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Nemanja Matic (Manchester United)
Jonathan Howson (Middlesbrough)
Arnaud Lusamba (Nice)
Théo Valls (Nimes)
Adil Aouchiche (PSG)
Stefan Ilsanker (RB Leipzig)
Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Rubén Pardo (Real Sociedad)
Hatem Ben Arfa (Real Valladolid)
Andrea Bertolacci (Sampdoria)
Daniel Caligiuri (Schalke 04)
Janik Haberer (SC Freiburg)
John Lundstram (Sheffield United)
Tom Carroll (Swansea City)
Santi Cazorla (Villarreal)
Nuri Sahin (Werder Bremen)
Forwards
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan)
Josip Ilicic (Atalanta)
Ladislav Krejci (Bologna)
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth)
Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth)
Olivier Giroud (Chelsea)
Pedro (Chelsea)
Willian (Chelsea)
Chris Martin (Derby County)
Víctor Campuzano (Espanyol)
Pablo Piatti (Espanyol)
Oumar Niasse (Everton)
Álvaro Vadillo (Granada)
Fabio Borini (Hellas Verona)
Elias Kachunga (Huddersfield Town)
Loïc Rémy (Lille)
Moussa Sylla (Monaco)
José Callejón (Napoli)
Dries Mertens (Napoli)
Andy Carroll (Newcastle United)
Edinson Cavani (PSG)
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (PSG)
Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday)
Shane Long (Southampton)
Mame Diouf (Stoke City)
Mathieu Dossevi (Toulouse)
Yaya Sanogo (Toulouse)
Sebastian Andersson (Union Berlin)


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Old pub in Walsall now set to be bulldozed to make way for homes

An empty Walsall pub that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour is set to be demolished to make way for housing .
The White Horse pub , in White Horse Road , Brownhills has stood empty for more than a year after various tenants failed to make the business successful , with claims they were unable to pay the rent .
But Walsall Council 's planning committee will meet on Thursday ( February 6 ) to discuss the application to knock it down and build four three-bedroom houses and two apartments .
The original proposal also featured plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prompted a number of objections from neighbours but the retail element has been dropped from the scheme .
In the application , agents Oakham Design said : `` The existing public house is let on a tenancy basis due to the very poor turnover of the business there have been several tenants within a small period all leaving without payment of rent and returning a loss .
`` The property suffers from anti-social disturbance with the police attending on a regular basis .
`` Given these historic problems with the property it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide an alternative facility .
`` The proposed development provides residential opportunities which will provide a positive contribution to the local community and a viable financial proposition . ''
A report to the planning committee said : `` The site is situated within a well-established residential area where there is already a mix of traditional and modern infill properties , within walking distance of bus routes .
`` The site has an existing frontage to White Horse Road and the principle residential development on the site is considered appropriate . ''
Members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grant approval for the scheme .

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An empty Walsall pub that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour is set to be demolished to make way for housing.
The White Horse pub, in White Horse Road, Brownhills has stood empty for more than a year after various tenants failed to make the business successful, with claims they were unable to pay the rent.
But Walsall Council's planning committee will meet on Thursday (February 6) to discuss the application to knock it down and build four three-bedroom houses and two apartments.
The original proposal also featured plans to build a shop on site, which prompted a number of objections from neighbours but the retail element has been dropped from the scheme.
In the application, agents Oakham Design said: "The existing public house is let on a tenancy basis due to the very poor turnover of the business there have been several tenants within a small period all leaving without payment of rent and returning a loss.
"The property suffers from anti-social disturbance with the police attending on a regular basis.
"Given these historic problems with the property it will not be a viable financial proposition to provide an alternative facility.
"The proposed development provides residential opportunities which will provide a positive contribution to the local community and a viable financial proposition."
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A report to the planning committee said: "The site is situated within a well-established residential area where there is already a mix of traditional and modern infill properties, within walking distance of bus routes.
"The site has an existing frontage to White Horse Road and the principle residential development on the site is considered appropriate."
Members of the planning committee are being recommended to grant approval for the scheme.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--'I got a call' - Player reveals how deadline day transfer to Aston Villa fell through

Salomon Kalou has revealed how Aston Villa phoned him about the possibility of a move to the club .
Kalou , currently at Hertha Berlin , was linked with a move to Premier League relegation rivals West Ham United but has claimed a move to Villa was at one point in the offing .
In an interview with German media , the former Chelsea attacker says John Terry , who he played with during his time at Stamford Bridge between 2006-12 called him up about transferring to Villa .
The call was made on deadline day , with Villa seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scuppered a move for Kalou , but Villa did get one reinforcement through the door in Borja Baston from Swansea City .
In an interview with the Berliner Kurier website , Kalou tells all .
“ England would have appealed to me very much , ” he said .
“ I got a call from my good friend John Terry , who is now coaching Aston Villa .
`` At that time he was our captain at Chelsea and a real leader .
I would have loved to play under him.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a possibility . ''
In the end a move fell through , with restrictions on non-European players who are n't playing reguarly for their national teams ruling out a move .
`` But I 'm not a European , I do n't play in the national team anymore , `` Kalou added .
`` That was the problem . ''

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Salomon Kalou has revealed how Aston Villa phoned him about the possibility of a move to the club.
Kalou, currently at Hertha Berlin, was linked with a move to Premier League relegation rivals West Ham United but has claimed a move to Villa was at one point in the offing.
In an interview with German media, the former Chelsea attacker says John Terry, who he played with during his time at Stamford Bridge between 2006-12 called him up about transferring to Villa.
The call was made on deadline day, with Villa seeking to bolster their attacking ranks.
Regulations scuppered a move for Kalou, but Villa did get one reinforcement through the door in Borja Baston from Swansea City.
In an interview with the Berliner Kurier website, Kalou tells all.
“England would have appealed to me very much,” he said.
“I got a call from my good friend John Terry, who is now coaching Aston Villa.
"At that time he was our captain at Chelsea and a real leader. I would have loved to play under him.”
“We tried until the end if there was a possibility."
In the end a move fell through, with restrictions on non-European players who aren't playing reguarly for their national teams ruling out a move.
"But I'm not a European, I don't play in the national team anymore, " Kalou added.
"That was the problem."


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Watch - Drivers accused of using illegal red diesel on Birmingham's streets

This video shows a BBC reporter confronting drivers accused of using illegal red diesel in their cars and vans on the streets of Birmingham .
A number of men were caught on camera allegedly using the fuel , which is legally only allowed to be used in tractors and other agricultural vehicles and machinery in the UK .
Red diesel , which is dyed red to be distinguishable from white diesel to the authorities , is a low tax fuel set aside for farm vehicles and is , on average , 50p per liter cheaper than normal diesel .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately £100m-worth of lost revenue per year , which could be used to fund public services such as the NHS .
Jonathan Gibson , a BBC Reporter for Inside Out West Midlands , was filmed as he approached some drivers who were accused of using the fuel illegally .
He followed one driver from a depot in Birmingham to his home , where he was caught on camera allegedly filling his Ford people carrier with red diesel .
When asked whether he was using red diesel , the man replied : `` Yeah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diesel , it 's just got colour in it . ''
When Gibson confronted a Vauxhall driver , the motorist left after he was handed a letter about the illegal use of red diesel .
BBC Inside Out airs tonight , Monday , February 3 , on BBC One at 7.30pm in the West Midlands and for 30 days afterwards on iPlayer .

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This video shows a BBC reporter confronting drivers accused of using illegal red diesel in their cars and vans on the streets of Birmingham.
A number of men were caught on camera allegedly using the fuel, which is legally only allowed to be used in tractors and other agricultural vehicles and machinery in the UK.
Red diesel, which is dyed red to be distinguishable from white diesel to the authorities, is a low tax fuel set aside for farm vehicles and is, on average, 50p per liter cheaper than normal diesel.
The unlawful use of the fuel leads to approximately £100m-worth of lost revenue per year, which could be used to fund public services such as the NHS.
Jonathan Gibson, a BBC Reporter for Inside Out West Midlands, was filmed as he approached some drivers who were accused of using the fuel illegally.
He followed one driver from a depot in Birmingham to his home, where he was caught on camera allegedly filling his Ford people carrier with red diesel.
When asked whether he was using red diesel, the man replied: "Yeah, a little... It's still diesel, it's just got colour in it."
When Gibson confronted a Vauxhall driver, the motorist left after he was handed a letter about the illegal use of red diesel.
BBC Inside Out airs tonight, Monday, February 3, on BBC One at 7.30pm in the West Midlands and for 30 days afterwards on iPlayer.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--West Brom transfer Q&A LIVE: Deadline day fall-out and Millwall away

West Brom are fighting hard for promotion - but it 's not been easy recently .
After a blistering start @ @ @ @ @ faltered over Christmas and endured a miserable January without a single league victory .
Saturday @ @ @ @ @ was their first since they beat Blues way back in the middle of December and @ @ @ @ @ the transfer window , in which time Albion added three new players to their squad @ @ @ @ @ the transfer window , deadline day and the upcoming test away at Millwall .
The @ @ @ @ @ you every week , every Monday lunch-time to be precise , to discuss all things @ @ @ @ @ be discussing the hot topics and answering your questions , so make sure you submit @ @

West Brom are fighting hard for promotion - but it's not been easy recently.
After a blistering start to the campaign, Albion faltered over Christmas and endured a miserable January without a single league victory.
Saturday's win over Luton Town was their first since they beat Blues way back in the middle of December and came after the closure of the transfer window, in which time Albion added three new players to their squad.
We're talking about the transfer window, deadline day and the upcoming test away at Millwall.
The liveblog will be brought to you every week, every Monday lunch-time to be precise, to discuss all things Albion.
Joseph Chapman will be discussing the hot topics and answering your questions, so make sure you submit one!


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Heads turn in Casa Amor as Love Island welcomes 12 new bombshells

Heads are turning all over the place tonight as the boys head off to Casa Amor tonight on Love Island .
Going into the most challenging phase of the ITV2 series , four couples are looking tight and cosy , but how long will that last ?
Not long if a preview of tonight 's show is anything to go by .
The boys are given a secret mission to pack up and leave the Main Villa without the girls knowing and Finn , Luke T and Nas opt to leave gifts behind for the girls they are coupled up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea , Callum leaves without doing the same for Shaughna .
When the girls realise what ’ s happened , Shaughna admits : “ Every single bed had stuff on it apart from mine .
I go for the idiots all the time .
I just feel like it ’ s happening again .
It ’ s just annoying.
” But that 's only the start , as the boys meet their six new girls , all memory of those left behind seem to go in the wind .
In Casa Amor Finn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think my head ’ s going to turn .
However , there is a however , obviously Molly , Natalia and Jamie… she ’ s funny… ” Mike says : “ I like Eva ’ s personality , she ’ s bubbly.
” He adds : “ I took Priscilla to one side , seems like a very nice girl.
” Meanwhile newly coupled up Nas admits : “ The novelty of the new girls has piqued my interest and excited me in all honesty… ” And as Callum gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I thought he ’ d be blinkers on ” with Mike adding : “ He has shocked me.
” As Molly chats to Callum alone that evening they discuss everything from their dogs , to which sweets Callum can fit in his dimples - leaving the question , will they be sharing a bed ?
Meanwhile in the Main Villa , six new boys arrive and Rebecca is in her element .
In the Beach Hut she says : “ I ’ ve gone from having zero men to having the choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m buzzing !
” Jess , who is unsure of her position with Mike , adds : “ This is an exciting time .
So many new faces , different personalities .
I ’ m excited to see what they ’ ve got to say , who you bounce off.
” Jess is also enjoying the new faces : `` This is an exciting time .
So many new faces , different personalities .
I ’ m excited to see what they ’ ve got to say , who you bounce off.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to know where Shaughna ’ s head is at .
He admits : “ I ’ m going to lay my cards on the table here , but I think you ’ re super gorgeous .
Your personality is awesome .
`` I think you ’ re great .
I feel like you and me would get along .
`` If you ’ re pretty safe with Callum , I can ’ t rock that .
But I feel like I can give you a bit more than Callum can give .
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Heads are turning all over the place tonight as the boys head off to Casa Amor tonight on Love Island.
Going into the most challenging phase of the ITV2 series, four couples are looking tight and cosy, but how long will that last? Not long if a preview of tonight's show is anything to go by.
The boys are given a secret mission to pack up and leave the Main Villa without the girls knowing and Finn, Luke T and Nas opt to leave gifts behind for the girls they are coupled up with. But, stuck for an idea, Callum leaves without doing the same for Shaughna.
When the girls realise what’s happened, Shaughna admits: “Every single bed had stuff on it apart from mine. I go for the idiots all the time. I just feel like it’s happening again. It’s just annoying.”
(Image: ITV)
But that's only the start, as the boys meet their six new girls, all memory of those left behind seem to go in the wind.
In Casa Amor Finn admits: “Boys, I personally don’t think my head’s going to turn. However, there is a however, obviously Molly, Natalia and Jamie… she’s funny…”
Mike says: “I like Eva’s personality, she’s bubbly.” He adds: “I took Priscilla to one side, seems like a very nice girl.”
Meanwhile newly coupled up Nas admits: “The novelty of the new girls has piqued my interest and excited me in all honesty…”
And as Callum gets to know Molly, Finn confesses: “I thought he’d be blinkers on” with Mike adding: “He has shocked me.”
As Molly chats to Callum alone that evening they discuss everything from their dogs, to which sweets Callum can fit in his dimples - leaving the question, will they be sharing a bed?
Meanwhile in the Main Villa, six new boys arrive and Rebecca is in her element.
In the Beach Hut she says: “I’ve gone from having zero men to having the choice out of six men. I’m buzzing!”
Jess, who is unsure of her position with Mike, adds: “This is an exciting time. So many new faces, different personalities. I’m excited to see what they’ve got to say, who you bounce off.”
(Image: ITV)
Jess is also enjoying the new faces: "This is an exciting time. So many new faces, different personalities. I’m excited to see what they’ve got to say, who you bounce off.”
Over on the daybed, newbie Josh wants to know where Shaughna’s head is at.
He admits: “I’m going to lay my cards on the table here, but I think you’re super gorgeous. Your personality is awesome.
"I think you’re great. I feel like you and me would get along.
"If you’re pretty safe with Callum, I can’t rock that. But I feel like I can give you a bit more than Callum can give.”
Love Island continues at 9pm tonight on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--West Midlands Police Commissioner calls for schools to reduce pupil expulsions in order to fight the

West Midlands Police Commissioner calls for schools to reduce pupil expulsions in order to fight the drugs trade

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has urged schools to cut the number of pupils being excluded - in order to fight the growing drugs trade .
He has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel urging her to work with the Secretary of State for Education and develop a strategy to reduce the number of young people being excluded .
And he said school exclusions were helping to fuel the growing `` county lines '' drug trade , in which young people from big cities or major towns are sent across the country by criminals gangs to sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been saying for some time now that what lies at the heart of county lines , and the young people who get involved in it is the fact that almost all of them are excluded from school . ''
Figures from the Department for Education show that 1,168 children across the West Midlands region were permanently excluded in the 2017-18 school year , the most recent year for which statistics are available .
Most of these , 875 , were students at secondary schools , while 274 were at primary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It meant 13 pupils out of every 1,000 in the region were permanently excluded .
The number has increased significantly in recent years .
In the 2012-13 school year , five years previously , a total of 670 pupils were permanently expelled across the West Midlands region .
This was 8 pupils for every 1,000 in the region at the time .
But some experts , including school inspection service Ofsted , have also raised concern about pupils being unofficially excluded .
This is a practice known as `` off-rolling '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent to withdraw their child and home-school them instead .
Pupils in this situation are not included in the official figures for exclusions .
The Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services , the official watchdog for police forces across the country , named Birmingham , Liverpool and London as the three main bases for `` county line '' gangs , in a report last month .
It said gangs based in these cities are exporting drugs nationwide .
Organised criminal gangs based in the big cities send dealers , many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rural areas , where they sell drugs .
Customers reach them using dedicated mobile phone lines .
A new report by the inspectorate said : `` There are more than 2,000 individual deal line numbers in the UK , linked to approximately 1,000 ‘ branded ’ county lines .
`` The analysis suggests that London , Birmingham and Liverpool are the main exporting areas , with other county lines originating from a further 23 forces . ''
Mr Jamieson said : `` More action needs to be taken to crack down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it is vital that we start addressing the root causes of county lines and put an end to children being drawn into them in the first place .
“ Reducing the number of exclusions , by increasing pastoral support in schools would be a good place to start .
For those young people that have to be excluded , a proper alternative educational provision is essential to help keep them out of crime and harm ” .

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West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has urged schools to cut the number of pupils being excluded - in order to fight the growing drugs trade.
He has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel urging her to work with the Secretary of State for Education and develop a strategy to reduce the number of young people being excluded.
And he said school exclusions were helping to fuel the growing "county lines" drug trade, in which young people from big cities or major towns are sent across the country by criminals gangs to sell drugs.
Mr Jamieson said: "I have been saying for some time now that what lies at the heart of county lines, and the young people who get involved in it is the fact that almost all of them are excluded from school."
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Figures from the Department for Education show that 1,168 children across the West Midlands region were permanently excluded in the 2017-18 school year, the most recent year for which statistics are available.
Most of these, 875, were students at secondary schools, while 274 were at primary school and 19 were excluded from special schools. It meant 13 pupils out of every 1,000 in the region were permanently excluded.
The number has increased significantly in recent years. In the 2012-13 school year, five years previously, a total of 670 pupils were permanently expelled across the West Midlands region. This was 8 pupils for every 1,000 in the region at the time.
But some experts, including school inspection service Ofsted, have also raised concern about pupils being unofficially excluded. This is a practice known as "off-rolling" and examples can include a school pressuring a parent to withdraw their child and home-school them instead.
Pupils in this situation are not included in the official figures for exclusions.
The Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, the official watchdog for police forces across the country, named Birmingham, Liverpool and London as the three main bases for "county line" gangs, in a report last month.
It said gangs based in these cities are exporting drugs nationwide.
Organised criminal gangs based in the big cities send dealers, many of them children, to towns, villages and rural areas, where they sell drugs. Customers reach them using dedicated mobile phone lines.
A new report by the inspectorate said: "There are more than 2,000 individual deal line numbers in the UK, linked to approximately 1,000 ‘branded’ county lines.
"The analysis suggests that London, Birmingham and Liverpool are the main exporting areas, with other county lines originating from a further 23 forces."
Mr Jamieson said: "More action needs to be taken to crack down on the gangs exploiting these young people. But it is vital that we start addressing the root causes of county lines and put an end to children being drawn into them in the first place.
“Reducing the number of exclusions, by increasing pastoral support in schools would be a good place to start. For those young people that have to be excluded, a proper alternative educational provision is essential to help keep them out of crime and harm”.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--A look inside the futuristic new office complex which could dominate in Solihull

A futuristic office block set to dominate one of the key routes into Solihull town centre will be considered by the planning committee in the coming months .
The first images of what the multi-storey Westgate development , in Homer Road , is likely to look like outside were released to the public last autumn .
And an exhibition , attended by civic and business leaders last week , has provided an update on the scheme - which is expected to begin in earnest this year subject to councillors giving the green light .
The images on show offered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex , which will offer 10,000 sqm of office space and be part seven , part eight storeys , might look like inside .
Cllr Ian Courts , Leader of Solihull Council , believes that Westgate is in an ideal location `` half-way '' between the railway station and the main shopping area .
The council said : `` The scheme will form a vital part of the council ’ s town centre masterplan which provides a clear blueprint for future investment and development in the town centre over the next 20 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider strategy , it is intended that Westgate will be followed by other schemes at locations nearby .
These include a second site , dubbed Eastgate , in neighbouring Manor Square .
The council has said that the `` landmark '' building will help meet the demand for office space in the town centre , following previous concerns about the shortage of premises .
Although planning documents acknowledge the nature of the development means it will be `` impossible '' to retain the garden character of the parcel of land .
Late last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site , which has been occupied by six two-storey buildings since the 1930s .
These former homes , which had themselves replaced Arden Grange , were later converted for business use .
The council has said its proposals aim to maximise the amount of green space available on-site , while the building itself is intended to have a green and orange colour scheme - to match designs elsewhere in the town centre .
Hopes have previously been voiced that the first businesses will move into Westgate in 2022 .

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A futuristic office block set to dominate one of the key routes into Solihull town centre will be considered by the planning committee in the coming months.
The first images of what the multi-storey Westgate development, in Homer Road, is likely to look like outside were released to the public last autumn.
And an exhibition, attended by civic and business leaders last week, has provided an update on the scheme - which is expected to begin in earnest this year subject to councillors giving the green light.
(Image: Solihull Council)
The images on show offered a glimpse of what the inside of the complex, which will offer 10,000 sqm of office space and be part seven, part eight storeys, might look like inside.
Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, believes that Westgate is in an ideal location "half-way" between the railway station and the main shopping area.
The council said: "The scheme will form a vital part of the council’s town centre masterplan which provides a clear blueprint for future investment and development in the town centre over the next 20 years."
The first phase of a wider strategy, it is intended that Westgate will be followed by other schemes at locations nearby. These include a second site, dubbed Eastgate, in neighbouring Manor Square.
(Image: David Irwin)
The council has said that the "landmark" building will help meet the demand for office space in the town centre, following previous concerns about the shortage of premises.
Although planning documents acknowledge the nature of the development means it will be "impossible" to retain the garden character of the parcel of land.
Late last year work had started to clear the site, which has been occupied by six two-storey buildings since the 1930s. These former homes, which had themselves replaced Arden Grange, were later converted for business use.
The council has said its proposals aim to maximise the amount of green space available on-site, while the building itself is intended to have a green and orange colour scheme - to match designs elsewhere in the town centre.
Hopes have previously been voiced that the first businesses will move into Westgate in 2022.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Robinson, Grosicki, Quina: West Brom's transfer window assessed

Have you been happy with the signings West Brom have made ?
I think Albion supporters can be content with the additions the club have made .
They ’ ve not only added the two players in the forward areas that Slaven Bilic constantly outlined throughout the course of the window , but also provided extra full-back cover in the form of uber experienced Lee Peltier .
The latter mightn ’ t be a flashy signing , but I ’ ll remind fans what Luke Dowling said at the beginning of the window - the recruitment this time around was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top flight , not worrying about whether those additions would be able to cut it in the Premier League once the club - in an ideal situation - got there .
The signings of Kamil Grosicki ( 18 months ) and Peltier ( end of the season ) reflect that , while Callum Robinson ( loan ) has Championship pedigree too .
Do you think the club was right to let Chris Willock leave ?
The notable exit was basically a player in the U23s , but who judging by the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first team .
Chris Willock was always ‘ one to keep an eye on ’ , it felt like , but without ever taking the significant step forwards .
Even in the FA Cup this month , fellow youngster Rayhaan Tulloch was given the nod ahead of him , despite his Arsenal history and the calibre of being at a club like Benfica .
In many ways , it was a risk free signing in the summer , one that presented itself that Albion decided to explore , but ultimately one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm done , Willock is still going to get a crack at the Championship at Huddersfield .
What ’ s the shrewdest deal Albion have done ?
I ’ ll go for Grosicki .
A fee believed to be around £800k for an international winger , who has plenty of Championship experience and a track record in front of goal to boot .
It ’ s an 18-month deal , so if it doesn ’ t work out for whatever reason then Albion won ’ t suffer as a consequence , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success .
Bilic gushed about Grosicki at his press conference on Friday after getting him through the door , and while Grady Diangana isn ’ t ready to play , the Pole is a really decent option .
He scores , provides assists and doesn ’ t need an introduction - he ought to hit the ground running .
What other area could/should they have strengthened ?
The centre forward area is where the Baggies fans were desperate to see strengthening before the window opened .
Bilic has Charlie Austin , Hal Robson-Kanu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted a Dwight Gayle type of arrival .
That said , they remain the highest scorers in the division , thanks in no small part to the attackers and playmakers behind the centre forward ; Robinson certainly knows where the net is , and he can play in a central role if required at any rate .
Elsewhere , I am of the opinion that another central midfielder wouldn ’ t have gone amiss ; without overcrowding the squad , beyond Jake Livermore and Romaine Sawyers there remains a dearth of viable options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handy for a cameo , and interestingly Bilic name-checked Rekeem Harper when discussing extra additions , but Domingos Quina would have been an excellent signing .
What ’ s been the best quote of the window ?
Bilic was asked only on Friday about whether he and the club had considered adding another forward player to his ranks , having already secured Robinson and Grosicki .
“ No .
We can ’ t bring 50 players in !
No , ” he replied with a smile .
The Croat has always maintained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Albion could have panicked after this recent run , and added five or six bodies , but that wouldn ’ t have solved the problem .
Rather , he hopes that these new faces complement the existing group as they work as a collective to rediscover the formula which brought about their sparkling early season form .
Rate the window out of 10 Albion got the attacking players through the door , and retained the services - crucially - of Grady Diangana .
Then there is the risk free ( if not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover bases in the back-line .
They also tied down prospect Dara O ’ Shea this month , and Chris Brunt sticking around until the end of the season certainly brought a smile to the majority of the supporters who for a while were contemplating losing him .
The lack of an out and out striker and , arguably , another central midfield option will hopefully not cost them .
Beyond that , the one big regret will be the outcome of Nathan Ferguson and his failed move to Crystal Palace .
Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reintegrate him , which seems unlikely at this stage , or keep him aside for the remainder of the season .
Either way , it ’ s a far from ideal scenario , for both the club and the player himself .

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Have you been happy with the signings West Brom have made?
I think Albion supporters can be content with the additions the club have made.
They’ve not only added the two players in the forward areas that Slaven Bilic constantly outlined throughout the course of the window, but also provided extra full-back cover in the form of uber experienced Lee Peltier.
The latter mightn’t be a flashy signing, but I’ll remind fans what Luke Dowling said at the beginning of the window - the recruitment this time around was to be focused on getting Albion to the top flight, not worrying about whether those additions would be able to cut it in the Premier League once the club - in an ideal situation - got there.
The signings of Kamil Grosicki (18 months) and Peltier (end of the season) reflect that, while Callum Robinson (loan) has Championship pedigree too.
Do you think the club was right to let Chris Willock leave?
The notable exit was basically a player in the U23s, but who judging by the first half of the season was nowhere near the first team.
Chris Willock was always ‘one to keep an eye on’, it felt like, but without ever taking the significant step forwards.
Even in the FA Cup this month, fellow youngster Rayhaan Tulloch was given the nod ahead of him, despite his Arsenal history and the calibre of being at a club like Benfica.
In many ways, it was a risk free signing in the summer, one that presented itself that Albion decided to explore, but ultimately one that didn’t pay off.
No harm done, Willock is still going to get a crack at the Championship at Huddersfield.
What’s the shrewdest deal Albion have done?
I’ll go for Grosicki. A fee believed to be around £800k for an international winger, who has plenty of Championship experience and a track record in front of goal to boot.
It’s an 18-month deal, so if it doesn’t work out for whatever reason then Albion won’t suffer as a consequence, but I’m backing him to be a success.
Bilic gushed about Grosicki at his press conference on Friday after getting him through the door, and while Grady Diangana isn’t ready to play, the Pole is a really decent option.
He scores, provides assists and doesn’t need an introduction - he ought to hit the ground running.
(Image: Getty)
What other area could/should they have strengthened?
The centre forward area is where the Baggies fans were desperate to see strengthening before the window opened.
Bilic has Charlie Austin, Hal Robson-Kanu and Kenneth Zohore, but Albion supporters wanted a Dwight Gayle type of arrival.
That said, they remain the highest scorers in the division, thanks in no small part to the attackers and playmakers behind the centre forward; Robinson certainly knows where the net is, and he can play in a central role if required at any rate.
Elsewhere, I am of the opinion that another central midfielder wouldn’t have gone amiss; without overcrowding the squad, beyond Jake Livermore and Romaine Sawyers there remains a dearth of viable options.
Gareth Barry and Chris Brunt are handy for a cameo, and interestingly Bilic name-checked Rekeem Harper when discussing extra additions, but Domingos Quina would have been an excellent signing.
What’s been the best quote of the window?
Bilic was asked only on Friday about whether he and the club had considered adding another forward player to his ranks, having already secured Robinson and Grosicki.
“No. We can’t bring 50 players in! No,” he replied with a smile.
The Croat has always maintained that this window would be quality over quantity. Albion could have panicked after this recent run, and added five or six bodies, but that wouldn’t have solved the problem.
Rather, he hopes that these new faces complement the existing group as they work as a collective to rediscover the formula which brought about their sparkling early season form.
Rate the window out of 10
I’ll go for 7/10.
Albion got the attacking players through the door, and retained the services - crucially - of Grady Diangana. Then there is the risk free (if not sexy) signing of Peltier, to cover bases in the back-line.
They also tied down prospect Dara O’Shea this month, and Chris Brunt sticking around until the end of the season certainly brought a smile to the majority of the supporters who for a while were contemplating losing him.
The lack of an out and out striker and, arguably, another central midfield option will hopefully not cost them.
Beyond that, the one big regret will be the outcome of Nathan Ferguson and his failed move to Crystal Palace. Albion now must decide whether to attempt to reintegrate him, which seems unlikely at this stage, or keep him aside for the remainder of the season.
Either way, it’s a far from ideal scenario, for both the club and the player himself.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Aston Villa transfer news: The huge list of players Dean Smith could sign for free

Aston Villa will be hoping that come the summer , they will be looking for players to help them build @ @ @ @ @ .
If they do find themselves in the top-flight once again , Dean Smith knows @ @ @ @ @ of wheeling and dealing to be done .
The thirst for big name players will @ @ @ @ @ will be worth Smith remembering that there are several high-profile players are out of contact @ @ @ @ @ current season .
Some of the names on the list will pen new deals , @ @ @ @ @ .
There will also be plenty of names in the list that are out of @ @ @ @ @ that they simply would n't be interested in .
With a little help from renowned @ @ @ @ @ is our list of players who are out of contract this summer ;

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Aston Villa will be hoping that come the summer, they will be looking for players to help them build as a Premier League side.
If they do find themselves in the top-flight once again, Dean Smith knows that there will be plenty of wheeling and dealing to be done.
The thirst for big name players will be inevitable, but it will be worth Smith remembering that there are several high-profile players are out of contact at the end of the current season.
Some of the names on the list will pen new deals, at present they haven't.
There will also be plenty of names in the list that are out of reach of Villa, or that they simply wouldn't be interested in.
With a little help from renowned football website Transfermarkt, here is our list of players who are out of contract this summer;
Goalkeepers
Antonio Adán (Atletico Madrid)
Joe Hart (Burnley)
Sergio Álvarez (Celta Vigo)
Craig Gordon (Celtic)
Willy Caballero (Chelsea)
Diego López (Espanyol)
Daniele Padelli (Inter Milan)
Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Eldin Jakupovic (Leicester City)
Claudio Bravo (Manchester City)
Lee Grant (Manchester United
Danijel Subasic (Monaco)
Karl Darlow (Newcastle United)
Rob Elliot (Newcastle United)
Walter Benitez (Nice)
Yoan Cardinale (Nice)
Declan Rudd (Preston)
Vito Mannone (Reading)
Miguel Ángel Moyà (Real Sociedad)
Michel Vorm (Tottenham)
Rafal Gikiewicz (Union Berlin)
Ben Foster (Watford)
Ali Al-Habsi (West Brom)
John Ruddy (Wolves)
Defenders
José Luis Palomino (Atalanta)
Lukasz Piszczek (Borussia Dortmund)
Charlie Daniels (Bournemouth)
Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford)
Jean-Charles Castelletto (Brest)
Ashley Williams (Bristol City)
Scott Dann (Crystal Palace)
Naldo (Espanyol)
Dídac Vilà (Espanyol)
Leighton Baines (Everton)
Niko Gießelmann (Fortuna Dusseldorf)
Denis Odoi (Fulham)
Vitorino Antunes (Getafe)
Danny Simpson (Huddersfield Town)
Stephen Kingsley (Hull City)
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Christian Fuchs (Leicester City)
Jérémy Pied (Lille)
Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool)
Stefan Bell (Mainz)
Timothy Fosu-Mensah (Manchester United)
Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough)
Jake Cooper (Millwall)
Jemerson (Monaco)
Federico Fernández (Newcastle United)
Javier Manquillo (Newcastle United)
Patrick Burner (Nice)
Layvin Kurzawa (PSG)
Thomas Meunier (PSG)
Thiago Silva (PSG)
Antonio Barragán (Real Betis)
Nacho (Real Madrid)
Lukas Kübler (SC Freiburg)
Benjamin Stambouli (Schalke 04)
Daniel Carriço (Sevilla)
Cédric Soares (Southampton)
Maya Yoshida (Southampton)
Jan Vertonghen (Spurs)
Ryan Shotton (Stoke City)
Stephen Ward (Stoke City)
Kyle Naughton (Swansea City)
Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea)
Lorenzo De Silvestri (Torino)
Ezequiel Garay (Valencia)
Xavi Quintillà (Villarreal)
Daryl Janmaat (Watford)
Adrian Mariappa (Watford)
Robin Knoche (Wolfsburg)
Midfielders
Lucas Biglia (AC Milan)
Giacomo Bonaventura (AC Milan)
Beñat Etxebarria (Athletic Bilbao)
Mikel San José (Athletic Bilbao)
Robbie Brady (Burnley)
Jeff Hendrick (Burnley)
Aaron Lennon (Burnley)
Ashley Westwood (Burnley)
Charles Aránguiz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund)
Tobias Strobl (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Mathias Autret (Brest)
Paul Lasne (Brest)
Marco van Ginkel (Chelsea)
Gonzalo Escalante (Eibar)
Ander Iturraspe (Espanyol)
Kevin Stöger (Fortuna Dusseldorf)
Neeskens Kebano (Fulham)
Steven Zuber (Hoffenheim)
Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town)
Jackson Irvine (Hull City)
Kevin Stewart (Hull City)
Blaise Matuidi (Juventus)
Senad Lulic (Lazio)
Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City)
Adam Lallana (Liverpool)
David Silva (Manchester City)
(Image: PA)
Nemanja Matic (Manchester United)
Jonathan Howson (Middlesbrough)
Arnaud Lusamba (Nice)
Théo Valls (Nimes)
Adil Aouchiche (PSG)
Stefan Ilsanker (RB Leipzig)
Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Rubén Pardo (Real Sociedad)
Hatem Ben Arfa (Real Valladolid)
Andrea Bertolacci (Sampdoria)
Daniel Caligiuri (Schalke 04)
Janik Haberer (SC Freiburg)
John Lundstram (Sheffield United)
Tom Carroll (Swansea City)
Santi Cazorla (Villarreal)
Nuri Sahin (Werder Bremen)
Forwards
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan)
Josip Ilicic (Atalanta)
Ladislav Krejci (Bologna)
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth)
Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth)
Olivier Giroud (Chelsea)
Pedro (Chelsea)
Willian (Chelsea)
Chris Martin (Derby County)
Víctor Campuzano (Espanyol)
Pablo Piatti (Espanyol)
Oumar Niasse (Everton)
Álvaro Vadillo (Granada)
Fabio Borini (Hellas Verona)
Elias Kachunga (Huddersfield Town)
Loïc Rémy (Lille)
Moussa Sylla (Monaco)
José Callejón (Napoli)
Dries Mertens (Napoli)
Andy Carroll (Newcastle United)
Edinson Cavani (PSG)
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (PSG)
Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday)
Shane Long (Southampton)
Mame Diouf (Stoke City)
Mathieu Dossevi (Toulouse)
Yaya Sanogo (Toulouse)
Sebastian Andersson (Union Berlin)


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Mum's cost-cutting tip to make homemade Chinese takeaway - for just 63p a person

One of the easiest ways to save money is to cut down on takeaways and eating out .
Rustling up your own dishes can be a great way to reduce spending - and they can be just as mouthwatering - for a fraction of the price .
One clever mum has come up with a recipe to make an entire Chinese fakeaway at home , and it only costs £2.55 for the entire family - or 64p each .
The idea , which was thought up by Glasgow resident Maryann Laing , was shared on a popular Facebook group where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Manchester Evening News reports .
Posting in the Facebook group , Maryann said : `` Who needs to spend 20 quid on a takeaway when you can have all this for 64p each ! ''
She said : `` I bought a large chicken from Aldi £3.89 and cooked it in the oven .
Then I cut all the meat off ( and I mean ALL the meat ) and divided in to 3 meals .
One meal of sliced breast for tomorrows Sunday Roast .
One meal of leg and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's curry .
`` And the smaller one was what was left on the carcass , underneath the chicken plus the wings .
This will be added to a pasta bake and I will grill the skin and break over the pasta bake for a crispy topping ! ''
She continued : `` So the chicken split in to 3 meals works out around £1.30 a meal .
`` Chinese curry powder I used around a quarter tub so approx 25p .
Added an onion and mushrooms for 25p .
Egg fried rice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soya sauce and 1 large egg ( say ) 25p .
`` Air fried some freezer fries and then pan fried in a pan with salt and pepper seasoning ( say ) 50p . ''
Maryann explained : `` The prices are estimated based on how much I used and roughly what the products cost but might actually be less than this ( should n't be more if you buy shops own brands ) .
So that 's chicken curry , egg fried rice and salt and pepper chips for 4 for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheaper than a takeaway and so easy to make since the chicken was already cooked .
2 servings plated up tonight and a photo of what 's left for lunches during the week .
Definitely another 2 portions at least ! ''

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One of the easiest ways to save money is to cut down on takeaways and eating out.
Rustling up your own dishes can be a great way to reduce spending - and they can be just as mouthwatering - for a fraction of the price.
One clever mum has come up with a recipe to make an entire Chinese fakeaway at home, and it only costs £2.55 for the entire family - or 64p each.
The idea, which was thought up by Glasgow resident Maryann Laing, was shared on a popular Facebook group where people can share their favourite budget meals, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Posting in the Facebook group, Maryann said: "Who needs to spend 20 quid on a takeaway when you can have all this for 64p each!"
(Image: Supplied)
She said: "I bought a large chicken from Aldi £3.89 and cooked it in the oven. Then I cut all the meat off (and I mean ALL the meat) and divided in to 3 meals. One meal of sliced breast for tomorrows Sunday Roast. One meal of leg and thigh meat which went in to tonight's curry.
"And the smaller one was what was left on the carcass, underneath the chicken plus the wings. This will be added to a pasta bake and I will grill the skin and break over the pasta bake for a crispy topping!"
(Image: Supplied)
She continued: "So the chicken split in to 3 meals works out around £1.30 a meal.
"Chinese curry powder I used around a quarter tub so approx 25p. Added an onion and mushrooms for 25p. Egg fried rice using cheap rice, a sprinkle of soya sauce and 1 large egg (say) 25p.
"Air fried some freezer fries and then pan fried in a pan with salt and pepper seasoning (say) 50p."
Maryann explained: "The prices are estimated based on how much I used and roughly what the products cost but might actually be less than this (shouldn't be more if you buy shops own brands).
So that's chicken curry, egg fried rice and salt and pepper chips for 4 for a grand total of £2.55! So much cheaper than a takeaway and so easy to make since the chicken was already cooked. 2 servings plated up tonight and a photo of what's left for lunches during the week. Definitely another 2 portions at least!"


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Explained: What will happen to Bright Enobakhare after Birmingham City transfer fiasco

Bright Enobakhare is facing an uncertain future after he twice rejected Birmingham City during a dramatic deadline day saga .
The 21-year-old forward was on the brink of joining Blues last week before the deal broke down .
Blues tried to resurrect the move at the eleventh hour but Enobakhare remained a Wolves player after the deadline passed .
Blues then proceeded to target Wolves ’ Azerbaijan striker Renat Dadashov .
He also turned them down with an unsuccessful recent loan stint at Pacos de Ferreira believed to have played a part in his decision .
But Enobakhare is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues with CEO Xuandong Ren attempting to sign the Nigerian in each of the last two transfer windows .
After failing to secure a move away from Molineux Enobakhare is now expected to resume training with the club ’ s under-23s .
“ He ’ s been fine when he ’ s trained with me , ” U23 boss James Collins said last week.
“ He seems like a good player , it ’ s just where he goes next .
“ He ’ ll either be with me moving forward or he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll leave that down to them.
” Enobakhare ’ s talent has never been questioned and he played a part in Wolves ’ promotion from the Championship two years ago under Nuno Espirito Santo .
Wolves hoped he would kick on this season after a successful finish to the last campaign with Coventry City , but Enobakhare ’ s career has stalled .
Immediately after signing a new one-year contract in the summer he was loaned out to Wigan Athletic .
But after making just three appearances under ex-Wolves man Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Wigan ’ s development side - Enobakhare returned to Wolves at the beginning of January .
He was expected to find another club - either on loan or a permanent deal - but Enobakhare was unable to come to an agreement with his one genuine suitor .

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Bright Enobakhare is facing an uncertain future after he twice rejected Birmingham City during a dramatic deadline day saga.
The 21-year-old forward was on the brink of joining Blues last week before the deal broke down. Blues tried to resurrect the move at the eleventh hour but Enobakhare remained a Wolves player after the deadline passed.
Blues then proceeded to target Wolves’ Azerbaijan striker Renat Dadashov. He also turned them down with an unsuccessful recent loan stint at Pacos de Ferreira believed to have played a part in his decision.
But Enobakhare is the one who continues to get away from Blues with CEO Xuandong Ren attempting to sign the Nigerian in each of the last two transfer windows.
After failing to secure a move away from Molineux Enobakhare is now expected to resume training with the club’s under-23s.
“He’s been fine when he’s trained with me,” U23 boss James Collins said last week.“He seems like a good player, it’s just where he goes next.
“He’ll either be with me moving forward or he’ll get himself sorted somewhere and I’ll leave that down to them.”
Enobakhare’s talent has never been questioned and he played a part in Wolves’ promotion from the Championship two years ago under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Wolves hoped he would kick on this season after a successful finish to the last campaign with Coventry City, but Enobakhare’s career has stalled.
Immediately after signing a new one-year contract in the summer he was loaned out to Wigan Athletic. But after making just three appearances under ex-Wolves man Paul Cook - and being asked to train with Wigan’s development side - Enobakhare returned to Wolves at the beginning of January.
He was expected to find another club - either on loan or a permanent deal - but Enobakhare was unable to come to an agreement with his one genuine suitor.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Millwall set to be handed boost ahead of West Brom visit

Mason Bennett , the Millwall midfielder on loan from Derby County , could make his debut when West Brom visit the New Den next weekend , boss Gary Rowett has confirmed .
Bennett joined the club on Thursday , the day before transfer deadline day , but missed the trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday - where the play-off chasing Lions eked out a 0-0 draw - as he wasn ’ t quite ready to feature .
Rowett , who has led Millwall from the confines of mid-table and turned them into genuine top six contenders , hopes that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertaining of Albion on Sunday .
Besides wanting to see the new arrival play , the manager is also wary that his existing squad remains skinny and hopes that he will prove to be an extra option , as well as an improvement in quality .
“ He ’ s only trained a couple of times at Derby and a couple of times with us , ” Rowett said .
“ I think he will need at last another week ’ s training , leading up to the West Brom game .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the smallest in the Championship .
That energy has been stretched over a period of time and now they have come to the end of that cycle .
“ I ’ m looking forward to seeing them [ Bennett and Ryan Leonard ] , both players are going to need at least a week ’ s training .
We will have to see if they are available for the West Brom game .
We will make that call as we go.
” Millwall also added Stoke City midfielder Ryan Woods on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season last month .

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Mason Bennett, the Millwall midfielder on loan from Derby County, could make his debut when West Brom visit the New Den next weekend, boss Gary Rowett has confirmed.
Bennett joined the club on Thursday, the day before transfer deadline day, but missed the trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday - where the play-off chasing Lions eked out a 0-0 draw - as he wasn’t quite ready to feature.
Rowett, who has led Millwall from the confines of mid-table and turned them into genuine top six contenders, hopes that a full week of training ahead of the entertaining of Albion on Sunday.
Besides wanting to see the new arrival play, the manager is also wary that his existing squad remains skinny and hopes that he will prove to be an extra option, as well as an improvement in quality.
“He’s only trained a couple of times at Derby and a couple of times with us,” Rowett said. “I think he will need at last another week’s training, leading up to the West Brom game.
“We have a really small squad, I think the smallest in the Championship. That energy has been stretched over a period of time and now they have come to the end of that cycle.
“I’m looking forward to seeing them [Bennett and Ryan Leonard], both players are going to need at least a week’s training. We will have to see if they are available for the West Brom game. We will make that call as we go.”
Millwall also added Stoke City midfielder Ryan Woods on a loan basis until the end of the season last month.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Girl of two hurt as gunmen shoot at her car

A two-year-old girl was hurt as gunmen shot at a car she was travelling in .
She was injured when a window shattered as the thugs took potshots at the Volkswagen Golf .
They then stole the car when four people , including the tot , fled for their lives .
It happened in Clifton Road , Balsall Heath , at around 7.15pm on Sunday , February 2 .
The girl and a man in his 20s were taken to hospital with `` injuries not believed to be serious '' , West Midlands Ambulance Service said .
The car which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later .
A West Midlands police spokesman said : `` Detectives are appealing for information after a two-year-old girl was injured when a gun was fired at a car in Birmingham .
`` The baby was hit by flying glass as a window of the VW Golf was smashed in Clifton Road , Balsall Heath , last night ( 2 February ) .
`` Four people , including the toddler , got out before offenders stole the car which was found abandoned nearby a short time later .
`` The young child was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since been discharged .
Another passenger , a man aged in his 20s , was assessed by paramedics for shock . ''
The spokesman said enquiries were under way and CCTV was being gathered as detectives look to establish was responsible for the attack .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called to reports of a gunshot incident on Clifton Road , Balsall Heath at 7.22pm .
`` One ambulance attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered two patients , a man and a child , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were transported to hospital for further treatment.
” Det Sgt Simon Hanlon , from Force CID , said : `` This is a truly appalling incident and the ordeal has traumatised a family .
There were four people in the car at the time and it ’ s just fortunate no-one was more seriously injured .
`` Gun crime is always unacceptable , but even more so when a young child ’ s safety is put at risk .
`` We are working to establish the circumstances behind this attack and would urge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come forward . ''
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or by calling 101 , and quote crime reference number 20BE/30019L/20 .
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A two-year-old girl was hurt as gunmen shot at a car she was travelling in.
She was injured when a window shattered as the thugs took potshots at the Volkswagen Golf. They then stole the car when four people, including the tot, fled for their lives.
It happened in Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, at around 7.15pm on Sunday, February 2.
The girl and a man in his 20s were taken to hospital with "injuries not believed to be serious", West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
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The car which was found abandoned nearby a short time later.
A West Midlands police spokesman said: "Detectives are appealing for information after a two-year-old girl was injured when a gun was fired at a car in Birmingham.
"The baby was hit by flying glass as a window of the VW Golf was smashed in Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, last night (2 February).
"Four people, including the toddler, got out before offenders stole the car which was found abandoned nearby a short time later.
"The young child was taken to hospital with minor cuts and has since been discharged. Another passenger, a man aged in his 20s, was assessed by paramedics for shock."
The spokesman said enquiries were under way and CCTV was being gathered as detectives look to establish was responsible for the attack.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a gunshot incident on Clifton Road, Balsall Heath at 7.22pm.
"One ambulance attended the scene. On arrival we discovered two patients, a man and a child, who following treatment at the scene, were transported to hospital for further treatment.”
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Det Sgt Simon Hanlon, from Force CID, said: "This is a truly appalling incident and the ordeal has traumatised a family. There were four people in the car at the time and it’s just fortunate no-one was more seriously injured.
"Gun crime is always unacceptable, but even more so when a young child’s safety is put at risk.
"We are working to establish the circumstances behind this attack and would urge anyone with information which can help us to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or by calling 101, and quote crime reference number 20BE/30019L/20. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Petrol and diesel cars set to be banned from 2035 as Boris Johnson and UN launch talks

A ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be brought forward to 2035 , under plans outlined as the Prime Minister launches key UN climate talks in the UK .
Boris Johnson is launching the COP26 talks , to take place in November in the UK , with a speech setting out Britain 's stall as a leader on tackling climate change .
He will urge other countries to follow the UK 's lead in setting targets to cut their emissions to net zero - with major cuts to greenhouse gases and any remaining pollution offset by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the UK 's moves to meet its legal goal to reach net zero by 2050 , the Government will consult on bringing forward a planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035 - and earlier if feasible .
The ban , which Government advisers the Committee on Climate Change have called for by as early as 2030 , will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time .
At an event attended by Sir David Attenborough , Mr Johnson will call for international efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible through investment in cleaner technology and protection of natural habitat - which will also help reverse losses in wildlife .
Mr Johnson said : `` Hosting COP26 is an important opportunity for the UK and nations across the globe to step up in the fight against climate change .
`` As we set out our plans to hit our ambitious 2050 net zero target across this year , so we shall urge others to join us in pledging net zero emissions .
`` There can be no greater responsibility than protecting our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Global Britain is prouder to serve '' 2020 must be the year we turn the tide on global warming- it will be the year when we choose a cleaner , greener future for all . ''
The event on Tuesday will also kick off a year of climate action across the UK , the Government said .
The UN climate talks in November are the most important since the Paris Agreement to curb global warming was secured in 2015 .
Countries are expected to deliver more ambitious domestic plans for cutting greenhouse gases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not enough to prevent dangerous temperature rises .
Pressure is also on countries to set out long-term plans for cutting emissions , with the science now clear that the world must reduce greenhouse gases to zero in a matter of decades to avoid the worst impacts of climate change .
The run-up to the talks will require a major diplomatic effort from the UK to secure ambitious climate action from countries - at a time when Britain is also negotiating trade agreements with the EU and other nations .
Last week former clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood down as an MP in the general election , was sacked as president of the talks by the Government , who said it will be a ministerial role going forward .
Nick Mabey , chief executive of climate change think tank E3G , said the UK 's presidency had got off to a bumpy start with the decision to dismiss her .
Her replacement has a `` daunting task '' and would need to be a political heavy hitter , with an immense diplomatic effort needed from the UK to steer the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful presidency could bring about transformational changes in the global economy that would accelerate the transition to net zero and improve our resilience to climate risks .
`` Importantly , it would reinforce trust that the Paris Agreement is working - an essential outcome in the face of Trump , Putin and Bolsonaro , whose disdain for multilateralism threatens the possibility of a climate safe world , '' he said .
While the UK has a legal target to cut emissions to net zero by 2050 , the Committee on Climate Change has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other greenhouse gases is lagging far behind what is needed - even before the net-zero target was set .

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A ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be brought forward to 2035, under plans outlined as the Prime Minister launches key UN climate talks in the UK.
Boris Johnson is launching the COP26 talks, to take place in November in the UK, with a speech setting out Britain's stall as a leader on tackling climate change.
He will urge other countries to follow the UK's lead in setting targets to cut their emissions to net zero - with major cuts to greenhouse gases and any remaining pollution offset by measures such as planting trees.
As part of the UK's moves to meet its legal goal to reach net zero by 2050, the Government will consult on bringing forward a planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035 - and earlier if feasible.
The ban, which Government advisers the Committee on Climate Change have called for by as early as 2030, will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time.
At an event attended by Sir David Attenborough, Mr Johnson will call for international efforts to reach net zero as early as possible through investment in cleaner technology and protection of natural habitat - which will also help reverse losses in wildlife.
Mr Johnson said: "Hosting COP26 is an important opportunity for the UK and nations across the globe to step up in the fight against climate change.
"As we set out our plans to hit our ambitious 2050 net zero target across this year, so we shall urge others to join us in pledging net zero emissions.
Top tips on tackling air pollution 1. Reduce car journeys; switching to walking, cycling or public transport where possible. 2. Don't leave the engine idling while stationary - this can pose particular problems outside schools, hospitals and bus stops. 3. Use pick-up points for internet deliveries. 4. Avoid walking along main roads; exposure to air pollution is 20 per cent lower on quieter streets. 5. Keep car tyres properly inflated to reduce vehicle emissions. 6. Open the window while cooking or using cleaning products at home. 7. Switch to milder cleaning products and avoid aerosols. 8. Remember that while wood-burning stoves are less harmful than open fires, not burning is even better. 9. Burn smokeless fuels or dry, well-seasoned wood on your barbecue or stove. 10. Gas and electricity are big contributors to air pollution, so try and limit use.
"There can be no greater responsibility than protecting our planet, and no mission that a Global Britain is prouder to serve
"2020 must be the year we turn the tide on global warming- it will be the year when we choose a cleaner, greener future for all."
The event on Tuesday will also kick off a year of climate action across the UK, the Government said.
The UN climate talks in November are the most important since the Paris Agreement to curb global warming was secured in 2015.
Countries are expected to deliver more ambitious domestic plans for cutting greenhouse gases by 2030 - as current proposals are not enough to prevent dangerous temperature rises.
Pressure is also on countries to set out long-term plans for cutting emissions, with the science now clear that the world must reduce greenhouse gases to zero in a matter of decades to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
The run-up to the talks will require a major diplomatic effort from the UK to secure ambitious climate action from countries - at a time when Britain is also negotiating trade agreements with the EU and other nations.
Last week former clean growth minister Claire Perry O'Neill, who stood down as an MP in the general election, was sacked as president of the talks by the Government, who said it will be a ministerial role going forward.
Nick Mabey, chief executive of climate change think tank E3G, said the UK's presidency had got off to a bumpy start with the decision to dismiss her.
Her replacement has a "daunting task" and would need to be a political heavy hitter, with an immense diplomatic effort needed from the UK to steer the negotiations, he said.
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"A successful presidency could bring about transformational changes in the global economy that would accelerate the transition to net zero and improve our resilience to climate risks.
"Importantly, it would reinforce trust that the Paris Agreement is working - an essential outcome in the face of Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro, whose disdain for multilateralism threatens the possibility of a climate safe world," he said.
While the UK has a legal target to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, the Committee on Climate Change has warned domestic action to slash carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is lagging far behind what is needed - even before the net-zero target was set.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--'Really worried' - Latest striker injury blow concerns Aston Villa fans

Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis was taken off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury just 25 minutes in to tonight 's under-23s game against West Bromwich Albion .
He returned from a hamstring setback last week and featured against Leicester City and Bournemouth following a three-month absence .
Dean Smith wanted to get minutes into the 21-year-old with Villa 's first-team squad jetting off abroad for their winter break .
In the match tonight , Davis hit the woodwork shortly before pulling up with an injury .
He was immediately brought as a precaution and was sent straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While there is a long break until Villa 's next game , Davis ' injury is a worry as he left clutching the same hamstring he injured against Wolves months ago .
Fans are concerned as well .
Davis ' development has been set back by a multitude of injury issues .
Villa signed strikers Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston in the wake of injuries to Davis and Wesley - and it seems like the latter will be called into action sooner rather than later following this news .
Here 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davis ' latest injury Martin : Really worried it 'll never happen for Davis .
Such a unique talent but just ca n't stay injury free .
Pat : What are we doing .
Dave : Very glad we 've got the Spanish fella .
Peter : Down to two strikers again , one with limited Prem experience & a Championship player who hasn ’ t scored since September , hands up all those who are starting to see the Multi million £ youth club !
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Ty : Really feel for Keinan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prone , apart from his end product needing some experience and work on it , I think he ’ d have the potential to be a great Striker .
Gutting to hear he ’ s gone off injured in the Under 23s game already .
@ av1874_hc : Time to let him go in the summer , love the kid but he ’ s a walking injury .
Andy : I do feel for him just hope it ’ s not bad !
Harry : Don ’ t worry lads , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4th choice to come in and keep us up .

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Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis was taken off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury just 25 minutes in to tonight's under-23s game against West Bromwich Albion.
He returned from a hamstring setback last week and featured against Leicester City and Bournemouth following a three-month absence.
Dean Smith wanted to get minutes into the 21-year-old with Villa's first-team squad jetting off abroad for their winter break.
In the match tonight, Davis hit the woodwork shortly before pulling up with an injury. He was immediately brought as a precaution and was sent straight for checks and scans on the injury.
While there is a long break until Villa's next game, Davis' injury is a worry as he left clutching the same hamstring he injured against Wolves months ago.
Fans are concerned as well. Davis' development has been set back by a multitude of injury issues.
Villa signed strikers Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston in the wake of injuries to Davis and Wesley - and it seems like the latter will be called into action sooner rather than later following this news.
Here's what the Villa faithful had to say about Davis' latest injury
Martin: Really worried it'll never happen for Davis. Such a unique talent but just can't stay injury free.
Pat: What are we doing.
Luke: This is ridiculous!
Charlie: Swear he’s made out of weetabix.
Ed: Feel for Davis. Made of glass.
Dave: Very glad we've got the Spanish fella.
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Peter: Down to two strikers again, one with limited Prem experience & a Championship player who hasn’t scored since September, hands up all those who are starting to see the Multi million £ youth club!!
Ty: Really feel for Keinan Davis, Seems to be severely injury prone, apart from his end product needing some experience and work on it, I think he’d have the potential to be a great Striker. Gutting to hear he’s gone off injured in the Under 23s game already.
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@av1874_hc: Time to let him go in the summer, love the kid but he’s a walking injury.
Andy: I do feel for him just hope it’s not bad!
Harry: Don’t worry lads, we’ve got a championship club’s 4th choice to come in and keep us up.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--Aston Villa news & transfers live: Another striker injury blow as Purslow assesses deals

Hello and welcome to Monday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be bringing you all @ @ @ @ @ 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth on the south coast , with Dean Smith 's side @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League table with the Cherries leapfrogging them a place above .
Plus there @ @ @ @ @ transfer rumours and , with Villa still able to sign free agents , we will @ @ @ @ @ should there be any developments in that regard .
Villa are n't back in action @ @ @ @ @ when they host Tottenham Hotspur so there 's plenty of time to digest the Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ Jose Mourinho 's side .
Make sure you stick with us on the blog below @ @ @ @ @

Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as Dean Smith's side take a well-earned weekend off from their battle against relegation.
Villa are still in 17th place after the Premier League's weekend fixtures as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham.
We'll be building up to that clash and bringing all the latest news and rumours regarding potential summer signings.
And we will keep up in the loop with any developments regarding Jack Grealish, with the skipper heavily linked with a move to Manchester United again last night.


birminghammail--2020-02-03--West Brom player ratings as they claim fifth straight win at Aston Villa

West Brom ’ s under 23s took the derby bragging rights after a 1-0 success over Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath - Nick Clayton-Phillips the match winner .
Albion , boasting Chris Brunt and Rekeem Harper in midfield , were without Chris Willock for the first time after the winger ’ s deadline day move to Huddersfield Town .
Albion drew first blood ; George Harmon was sent flying down the left and although his centred cross wasn ’ t controlled by Jamie Soule , it ran to Clayton-Phillips on the far side , who took one touch before leathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa took the game to their visitors in the second half and made a number of openings - Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Cameron Archer might ’ ve levelled .
Here ’ s how we rated the Albion players .
Made one smart save with his legs from Vassilev early on .
Excellent penalty save to deny Wright a first half equaliser , even if it was at a decent height .
Late block to keep out Kesler ’ s stinging drive .
Superb .
Operated at right-back once again .
A real aerial presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the first half .
Took a whack to the head late on but soldiered on .
Reading of the game was excellent , especially in the second half when he cut out a number of Villa attacks .
He was late on Seb Revan on one occasion , however .
Backs against the wall at the end , but Williams dealt with it admirably .
Heavy touch forced him to concede the penalty which Griffiths spared his blushes with , but after that Shotton everything else well - and simply .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Has a serious engine , and got up and down the left flank throughout .
Confident in possession , he hooked up effectively with Tulloch .
Delivery led to the opening goal .
Philogene-Bidace proved a handful in the second half as Villa pushed hard .
Slotted in ahead of Harper and Brunt to provide support to Soule .
A real physical presence with feet to complement that attribute .
Was everywhere in the second half , offering an outlet with his height .
Subbed towards the end .
Slaven Bilic will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s performance , after a promising few weeks as far as the first team goes .
Became a growing influence in midfield and could be found in each box as he worked in offensive and defensive aspects .
Far too slow on the ball on one occasion which annoyed Deon Burton .
Tough week psychologically , but always makes himself available for these types of games , and was the experienced head in midfield .
Supremely comfortable on the ball as ever , barely wasted a pass .
Tactical fouls here and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of 50-50s - and disciplined - provided cover for Fitzwater at right-back - this was a sound display on the right .
Found the top corner with a rocket of a shot to give Albion the lead , and might ’ ve added to that when he bent another strike around the corner .
Involved in the match-day 18 on Saturday , Tulloch continued his good form here .
Playing on the left , he often cut inside and looked to make things happen with the assistance of Soule .
Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key forward pass .
The lone striker , he got through plenty of work off the ball .
Forced a good save out of Sinisalo in the first half , and crashed the bar with a terrific curling effort after .
Ought to have made Villa pay when sent clear in the second half , but wanted too much time .

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West Brom’s under 23s took the derby bragging rights after a 1-0 success over Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath - Nick Clayton-Phillips the match winner.
Albion, boasting Chris Brunt and Rekeem Harper in midfield, were without Chris Willock for the first time after the winger’s deadline day move to Huddersfield Town.
Albion drew first blood; George Harmon was sent flying down the left and although his centred cross wasn’t controlled by Jamie Soule, it ran to Clayton-Phillips on the far side, who took one touch before leathering the ball into the top corner.
Villa took the game to their visitors in the second half and made a number of openings - Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Cameron Archer might’ve levelled.
Albion, though, secured their fourth successive win.
Here’s how we rated the Albion players.
Griffiths 9*
Made one smart save with his legs from Vassilev early on. Excellent penalty save to deny Wright a first half equaliser, even if it was at a decent height. Late block to keep out Kesler’s stinging drive. Superb.
Fitzwater 8
Operated at right-back once again. A real aerial presence as Villa asserted themselves at the end of the first half.
Missed a huge chance with a header from a Brunt corner.
Took a whack to the head late on but soldiered on.
Williams 8
Reading of the game was excellent, especially in the second half when he cut out a number of Villa attacks. He was late on Seb Revan on one occasion, however.
Backs against the wall at the end, but Williams dealt with it admirably.
Shotton 7
Heavy touch forced him to concede the penalty which Griffiths spared his blushes with, but after that Shotton everything else well - and simply. He kicked, tackled and headed everything away.
Important rearguard.
Harmon 8
Has a serious engine, and got up and down the left flank throughout. Confident in possession, he hooked up effectively with Tulloch.
Delivery led to the opening goal. Philogene-Bidace proved a handful in the second half as Villa pushed hard.
Azaz 8
Slotted in ahead of Harper and Brunt to provide support to Soule. A real physical presence with feet to complement that attribute.
Was everywhere in the second half, offering an outlet with his height. Subbed towards the end.
Harper 7
Slaven Bilic will be eager to gather feedback on Harper’s performance, after a promising few weeks as far as the first team goes.
Became a growing influence in midfield and could be found in each box as he worked in offensive and defensive aspects. Far too slow on the ball on one occasion which annoyed Deon Burton.
Brunt 8
Tough week psychologically, but always makes himself available for these types of games, and was the experienced head in midfield.
Supremely comfortable on the ball as ever, barely wasted a pass. Tactical fouls here and there frustrated Villa.
Clayton-Phillips 8
Tenacious - won a couple of 50-50s - and disciplined - provided cover for Fitzwater at right-back - this was a sound display on the right.
Found the top corner with a rocket of a shot to give Albion the lead, and might’ve added to that when he bent another strike around the corner.
Tulloch 8
Involved in the match-day 18 on Saturday, Tulloch continued his good form here. Playing on the left, he often cut inside and looked to make things happen with the assistance of Soule.
Great footwork often, he usually picked out a key forward pass.
Soule 7
The lone striker, he got through plenty of work off the ball. Forced a good save out of Sinisalo in the first half, and crashed the bar with a terrific curling effort after.
Ought to have made Villa pay when sent clear in the second half, but wanted too much time.
Subs
Gilbert (for Clayton-Phillips 63)
Dyce (for Azaz 83) N/A
Foal (for Soule 89) N/A
Subs not used: Boruc, Sharpe, Foal
Aston Villa: Sinisalo, Kessler, Revan, Burton, Bridge, Birch, Philogene-Bidace, Tait (Chukwuemeka 63), Davis (Archer 28), Vassilev, Wright (Hooper 72)
Subs not used: Odutayo, Searle
GOALS
Aston Villa - ; Albion - Clayton-Phillips 12
The ref: Tom Reeves
Attendance : Circa 400


birminghammail--2020-02-03--West Brom claim bragging rights at Aston Villa in Premier League 2

West Brom ’ s under 23s took the derby bragging rights after a 1-0 success over Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath - Nick Clayton-Phillips the match winner .
Albion , boasting Chris Brunt and Rekeem Harper in midfield , were without Chris Willock for the first time after the winger ’ s deadline day move to Huddersfield Town .
Villa , meanwhile , fielded Indiana Vassilev and Keinan Davis - both on the fringes of the Lions ’ first team .
Albion drew first blood ; George Harmon was sent flying down the left and although his centred cross wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ran to Clayton-Phillips on the far side , who took one touch before leathering the ball into the top corner .
That sparked Villa into life .
They smashed the post through Davis , before the big opportunity presented itself .
Saul Shotton hauled down Vassilev in the box , and Tyreik Wright stepped up to take it , but found Josh Wright in his way .
Albion went close again through Soule , who clipped the woodwork himself .
Villa took the game to their visitors in the second half and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philogene-Bidace and Cameron Archer might ’ ve levelled .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Joseph Chapman, Ashley Preece)

West Brom’s under 23s took the derby bragging rights after a 1-0 success over Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath - Nick Clayton-Phillips the match winner.
Albion, boasting Chris Brunt and Rekeem Harper in midfield, were without Chris Willock for the first time after the winger’s deadline day move to Huddersfield Town.
Villa, meanwhile, fielded Indiana Vassilev and Keinan Davis - both on the fringes of the Lions’ first team.
Albion drew first blood; George Harmon was sent flying down the left and although his centred cross wasn’t controlled by Jamie Soule, it ran to Clayton-Phillips on the far side, who took one touch before leathering the ball into the top corner.
That sparked Villa into life. They smashed the post through Davis, before the big opportunity presented itself. Saul Shotton hauled down Vassilev in the box, and Tyreik Wright stepped up to take it, but found Josh Wright in his way.
Albion went close again through Soule, who clipped the woodwork himself.
Villa took the game to their visitors in the second half and made a number of openings - Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Cameron Archer might’ve levelled.
Albion, though, secured their fourth successive win.


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Raymond Mason 's Forward Statue in Centenary Square .
Unveiled in June 1991 , torched on April 17 , 2003

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Raymond Mason's Forward Statue in Centenary Square
Raymond Mason's Forward Statue in Centenary Square. Unveiled in June 1991, torched on April 17, 2003