birminghammail--2020-08-11--Gary Lineker sends message to Wolves as 'longest season ever' ends with defeat

Gary Lineker has praised Wolves ' heart after their Europa League journey finally came to an end .
Over a year after their season started with a home game against Irish side Crusaders in the Europa League , Wolves ' campaign finally came to an end with a last-gasp defeat to Sevilla .
After Raul Jimenez missed a penalty - although it should have been retaken - the game looked like it was heading to extra-time .
Yet Lucas Ocampos ' 88th-minute goal for Sevilla proved enough to send them through to the semi-finals .
Post-match , Match of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Wolves ' long run in Europe .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here He tweeted : `` What must be the longest season of any side in history finally comes to an end .
His sentiment was echoed by former Wolves defender Joleon Lescott , who backed his old club to bounce back quickly after the defeat .
He said : `` We need to put into context that this is not a bad season for Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points than they did last season .
`` What 's been done at the club in such a short space of time deserves a lot of credit and there are a lot of positives to come out of this . ''
Former Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle also urged the club 's hierarchy to do their best to keep an impressive core together .
He said : `` They 've had a terrific season and they 're building something there .
`` Whether they can keep it together is the big , big question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bounds and they 're improving as a squad . ''

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Gary Lineker has praised Wolves' heart after their Europa League journey finally came to an end.
Over a year after their season started with a home game against Irish side Crusaders in the Europa League, Wolves' campaign finally came to an end with a last-gasp defeat to Sevilla.
After Raul Jimenez missed a penalty - although it should have been retaken - the game looked like it was heading to extra-time.
Yet Lucas Ocampos' 88th-minute goal for Sevilla proved enough to send them through to the semi-finals.
Post-match, Match of the Day host Lineker was full of praise for Wolves' long run in Europe.
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He tweeted: "What must be the longest season of any side in history finally comes to an end.
"You’ve been brilliant, though, Wolves.
"Well played."
His sentiment was echoed by former Wolves defender Joleon Lescott, who backed his old club to bounce back quickly after the defeat.
He said: "We need to put into context that this is not a bad season for Wolves.
"They finished seventh with more points than they did last season.
"What's been done at the club in such a short space of time deserves a lot of credit and there are a lot of positives to come out of this."
Former Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle also urged the club's hierarchy to do their best to keep an impressive core together.
He said: "They've had a terrific season and they're building something there.
"Whether they can keep it together is the big, big question.
"They've come on leaps and bounds and they're improving as a squad."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Wolves ratings as Jimenez misses penalty in Sevilla heartbreak

Lucas Ocampos headed home a dramatic late winner to break Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ hearts and send Sevilla into the Europa League semi-finals .
Ocampos netted in the 88th minute at the MSV-Arena after Wolves had rebuffed attack after attack from Julen Lopetegui ’ s side .
Wolves had earlier missed a golden chance as Raul Jimenez failed to beat Bono from the penalty spot after Adama Traore was fouled .
Wolves ’ plan was to sit deep and counter-attack with Traore and Jimenez and it worked a treat in the opening exchanges .
Traore ’ s early cross found Jimenez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was easily held by Sevilla goalkeeper Bono .
Traore , who was a surprise selection in an unfamiliar central striking role , had the beating of Sevilla and exposed them superbly to win an 11th minute penalty .
Unfortunately for Wolves , Jimenez lacked his usual ruthless streak from 12 yards and Bono saved to his left .
Diego Carlos , who brought Traore down for the penalty , was only cautioned and looked to have infringed as Jimenez struck the ball .
Neither referee Daniele Orsato or VAR spotted it though .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Suso and Ocampos and they began to dominate the ball after Jimenez ’ s miss .
Ocampos fired wide after showing excellent footwork to evade Matt Doherty while Rui Patricio was grateful to see his defenders hurl themselves in front of Banega ’ s powerful strike .
Sevilla were very much in the ascendancy and that continued after half-time .
Youssef En-Nesyri forced his way through three challenges inside Wolves ’ box but Patricio got down well to prevent his effort sneaking in at the near post .
Patricio wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the target with a close-range header from Suso ’ s cross .
En-Nesyri had a similar chance from Joan Jordan ’ s wicked corner kick but his header was deflected behind and Wolves survived .
Sevilla were looking dangerous when they got the ball into the box and the winner arrived at the death .
A short corner was worked to Banega and he whipped the ball onto Ocampos ’ head .
Patricio stood no chance and Wolves , having fought so hard to keep Sevilla at bay , couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable European journey , which started at Molineux last July , ends at the hands of five-time Europa League winners Sevilla in Duisburg .
Wolves have always got a chance with Patricio between the sticks and he made another couple of smart saves in the first half , following up his man of the match showing against Olympiakos on Thursday .
Patricio was at his sharpest to deny En-Nesyri after the Sevilla striker forced his way through three challenges midway through the second half .
He was forced into one top drawer save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the top corner .
He didn ’ t stand a chance with Ocampos ’ header .
Wolves hearts sank in the opening minutes as Boly went down in pain .
With Jonny Castro Otto already out , Wolves couldn ’ t afford to lose their best centre-back .
Boly battled on with strapping high up his left thigh and defended resolutely alongside his colleagues at the back .
He won every header and produced a series of perfectly timed tackles to stop Sevilla ’ s tricky attackers in their tracks .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he gave the ball away cheaply on occasions .
It wasn ’ t easy though , with Sevilla pressing high and Traore and Jimenez isolated in attack .
The captain threw himself in front of everything Sevilla had and will no doubt have a few bumps and bruises in the morning .
When he mistimed a tackle on Banega , Patricio bailed him out .
Coady was gutted at the final whistle after one lapse allowed Sevilla to advance to the last four .
Saiss , with Boly and Coady beside him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped inside Vinagre Saiss was the first man to meet him and prevented him from getting shots away on his left foot .
The Moroccan slid in perfectly to nudge Ocampos ’ late centre behind but the resulting corner was headed home by the winger .
Struggled to live with Ocampos at times and Reguilon found space on the overlap during a tough 90 minutes for the Irishman .
Dendoncker was brought in to add steel and height to Wolves ’ midfield and he nearly connected with an early set piece .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an easy ride but the Argentine found space to make Wolves pay eventually .
The Portuguese barely put a foot wrong defensively and sat in front of Wolves ’ back three .
Unfortunately he wasn ’ t able to effect the game at the other end , though it wasn ’ t for a want of trying with Neves making a 50-yard dash to support one breakaway from Neto in the second half .
Moutinho refused to leave his inexperienced compatriot Vinagre exposed with a typically selfless effort in midfield .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the rare occasions he had possession and used the ball well , with Neves often his first port of call .
There were lots of question marks hanging over Vinagre in the build-up to this match but he put in a very assured performance .
Justified his selection in taking the game to Sevilla single-handedly in the first half .
His run to win the penalty was absolutely sensational and something very few players on this planet are capable of .
His influence faded in the second half as Sevilla applied more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little in return .
Jimenez ’ s record from the penalty spot has been flawless previously , which is why it was such a surprise to see the Mexican jump , hop and skip towards the ball and barely test Bono with a tame effort .
For once Jimenez looked unnerved , as though the occasion had unsettled him , and there were more rash moments to come .
He skipped away from Jules Kounde in the first half only to waste the chance of a one-v-one with Bono with an untimely poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after half-time following clever link up play with Traore was overhit and that summed up his evening .
Added a bit of pace on the right flank late on but couldn ’ t create a meaningful chance .
Didn ’ t have too many touches while he was on the pitch .

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Lucas Ocampos headed home a dramatic late winner to break Wolverhampton Wanderers’ hearts and send Sevilla into the Europa League semi-finals.
Ocampos netted in the 88th minute at the MSV-Arena after Wolves had rebuffed attack after attack from Julen Lopetegui’s side.
Wolves had earlier missed a golden chance as Raul Jimenez failed to beat Bono from the penalty spot after Adama Traore was fouled.
Wolves’ plan was to sit deep and counter-attack with Traore and Jimenez and it worked a treat in the opening exchanges.
Traore’s early cross found Jimenez unmarked in the centre but his header was easily held by Sevilla goalkeeper Bono.
Traore, who was a surprise selection in an unfamiliar central striking role, had the beating of Sevilla and exposed them superbly to win an 11th minute penalty.
Unfortunately for Wolves, Jimenez lacked his usual ruthless streak from 12 yards and Bono saved to his left.
Diego Carlos, who brought Traore down for the penalty, was only cautioned and looked to have infringed as Jimenez struck the ball. Neither referee Daniele Orsato or VAR spotted it though.
Sevilla have quality technicians in Ever Banega, Suso and Ocampos and they began to dominate the ball after Jimenez’s miss.
Ocampos fired wide after showing excellent footwork to evade Matt Doherty while Rui Patricio was grateful to see his defenders hurl themselves in front of Banega’s powerful strike.
Sevilla were very much in the ascendancy and that continued after half-time.
Youssef En-Nesyri forced his way through three challenges inside Wolves’ box but Patricio got down well to prevent his effort sneaking in at the near post.
Patricio wouldn’t have stood a chance had Jules Kounde hit the target with a close-range header from Suso’s cross.
En-Nesyri had a similar chance from Joan Jordan’s wicked corner kick but his header was deflected behind and Wolves survived.
Sevilla were looking dangerous when they got the ball into the box and the winner arrived at the death.
A short corner was worked to Banega and he whipped the ball onto Ocampos’ head. Patricio stood no chance and Wolves, having fought so hard to keep Sevilla at bay, couldn’t find the strength to respond.
A remarkable European journey, which started at Molineux last July, ends at the hands of five-time Europa League winners Sevilla in Duisburg.
Rui Patricio 8
Wolves have always got a chance with Patricio between the sticks and he made another couple of smart saves in the first half, following up his man of the match showing against Olympiakos on Thursday.
Patricio was at his sharpest to deny En-Nesyri after the Sevilla striker forced his way through three challenges midway through the second half.
He was forced into one top drawer save to stop Banega’s free-kick nestling in the top corner. He didn’t stand a chance with Ocampos’ header.
Willy Boly 8
Wolves hearts sank in the opening minutes as Boly went down in pain. With Jonny Castro Otto already out, Wolves couldn’t afford to lose their best centre-back.
Boly battled on with strapping high up his left thigh and defended resolutely alongside his colleagues at the back.
He won every header and produced a series of perfectly timed tackles to stop Sevilla’s tricky attackers in their tracks.
The only criticism of the Frenchman was that he gave the ball away cheaply on occasions. It wasn’t easy though, with Sevilla pressing high and Traore and Jimenez isolated in attack.
Conor Coady 7
The captain threw himself in front of everything Sevilla had and will no doubt have a few bumps and bruises in the morning.
When he mistimed a tackle on Banega, Patricio bailed him out.
Coady was gutted at the final whistle after one lapse allowed Sevilla to advance to the last four.
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Romain Saiss 7
Saiss, with Boly and Coady beside him, defended very well throughout. When Suso stepped inside Vinagre Saiss was the first man to meet him and prevented him from getting shots away on his left foot.
The Moroccan slid in perfectly to nudge Ocampos’ late centre behind but the resulting corner was headed home by the winger.
Matt Doherty 6
Struggled to live with Ocampos at times and Reguilon found space on the overlap during a tough 90 minutes for the Irishman.
Leander Dendoncker 7
Dendoncker was brought in to add steel and height to Wolves’ midfield and he nearly connected with an early set piece.
He worked tirelessly to prevent Banega from having an easy ride but the Argentine found space to make Wolves pay eventually.
Ruben Neves 7
The Portuguese barely put a foot wrong defensively and sat in front of Wolves’ back three.
Unfortunately he wasn’t able to effect the game at the other end, though it wasn’t for a want of trying with Neves making a 50-yard dash to support one breakaway from Neto in the second half.
Joao Moutinho 7
Moutinho refused to leave his inexperienced compatriot Vinagre exposed with a typically selfless effort in midfield.
He wasn't given a moment’s peace on the rare occasions he had possession and used the ball well, with Neves often his first port of call.
Ruben Vinagre 7
There were lots of question marks hanging over Vinagre in the build-up to this match but he put in a very assured performance.
Adama Traore 7
Justified his selection in taking the game to Sevilla single-handedly in the first half.
His run to win the penalty was absolutely sensational and something very few players on this planet are capable of.
His influence faded in the second half as Sevilla applied more and more pressure, with Wolves offering little in return.
Raul Jimenez 6
Jimenez’s record from the penalty spot has been flawless previously, which is why it was such a surprise to see the Mexican jump, hop and skip towards the ball and barely test Bono with a tame effort.
For once Jimenez looked unnerved, as though the occasion had unsettled him, and there were more rash moments to come.
He skipped away from Jules Kounde in the first half only to waste the chance of a one-v-one with Bono with an untimely poor touch.
A pass wide for Doherty after half-time following clever link up play with Traore was overhit and that summed up his evening.
SUBS
Pedro Neto (for Moutinho, 71) 6
Added a bit of pace on the right flank late on but couldn’t create a meaningful chance.
Diogo Jota (for Traore, 79) 5
Didn’t have too many touches while he was on the pitch.
Not used: Ruddy, Sondergaard, Kilman, Marques, Richards, Buur, Jordao, Gibbs-White, Campana


birminghammail--2020-08-11--VAR slammed after missing two reasons why Wolves' penalty should be retaken

Joleon Lescott and Glenn Hoddle hit out at VAR after missing two reasons why Raul Jimenez 's penalty against Sevilla should have been retaken .
Wolves were given an early chance to take the lead in their Europa League tie against Sevilla but Jimenez saw his spot-kick saved by Yassine Bounou .
Whilst former Premier League referee Peter Walton shot down talk of the penalty being retaken due to Bounou encroaching , subsequent replays showed the Sevilla keeper did come off of his line .
It led to bemusement on BT Sport that VAR did not order the kick to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lescott arguing that Bounou was clearly off his line .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Lescott said : `` I 'm sure it 's not on the line , I do n't know how they have n't seen that .
`` There 's obviously grass in between , you can see the green streak between the heel and the line .
`` For me that should have been retaken .
`` It 's very close but , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's what you 're there to do , you can obviously see that .
`` It does n't take three or four angles , it 's there to see . ''
Former Wolves boss Hoddle agreed , arguing that the goalkeeper had been clever in how he saved the penalty but should still be punished for it .
Hoddle said : `` You can see the green grass there .
`` It 's planted as he 's actually leaving to take off and make the save .
`` He was quite clever , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's done a dummy - he knows Jimenez waits for the keeper and he 's thrown a couple of dummies in .
`` For me , I know Peter perhaps does n't agree , I think there 's just that little bit of grass there . ''
Sevilla defender Diego Carlos subsequently cleared the ball after Bounou 's save but was clearly in the penalty area when Jimenez took his kick .
For Lescott , it was another reason why the penalty should have been retaken .
He said : `` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job to look at if there 's encroachment in the box .
`` For them not to recognise that - it 's all right for us not to see it in the first instance - but if that 's your job and you not to see it , that 's ridiculous . ''
Hoddle backed Lescott 's anger , revealing that at the time he thought it was strange how the defender had got to the ball before Jimenez .
He said : : `` I wondered how they got past Jimenez , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it back in the goal .
`` Suddenly a defender comes from nowhere and you 're thinking how has he made that ground up ?
`` There 's two reasons why that penalty should have been taken again in my opinion . ''

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Joleon Lescott and Glenn Hoddle hit out at VAR after missing two reasons why Raul Jimenez's penalty against Sevilla should have been retaken.
Wolves were given an early chance to take the lead in their Europa League tie against Sevilla but Jimenez saw his spot-kick saved by Yassine Bounou.
Whilst former Premier League referee Peter Walton shot down talk of the penalty being retaken due to Bounou encroaching, subsequent replays showed the Sevilla keeper did come off of his line.
It led to bemusement on BT Sport that VAR did not order the kick to be retaken, with former Wolves defender Lescott arguing that Bounou was clearly off his line.
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Lescott said: "I'm sure it's not on the line, I don't know how they haven't seen that.
"There's obviously grass in between, you can see the green streak between the heel and the line.
"For me that should have been retaken.
"It's very close but, if that's your job and that's what you're there to do, you can obviously see that.
"It doesn't take three or four angles, it's there to see."
Former Wolves boss Hoddle agreed, arguing that the goalkeeper had been clever in how he saved the penalty but should still be punished for it.
Hoddle said: "You can see the green grass there.
"It's planted as he's actually leaving to take off and make the save.
"He was quite clever, the keeper, as well as he's done a dummy - he knows Jimenez waits for the keeper and he's thrown a couple of dummies in.
"For me, I know Peter perhaps doesn't agree, I think there's just that little bit of grass there."
Sevilla defender Diego Carlos subsequently cleared the ball after Bounou's save but was clearly in the penalty area when Jimenez took his kick.
For Lescott, it was another reason why the penalty should have been retaken.
He said: "It's ridiculous, it's obviously someone's job to look at if there's encroachment in the box.
"For them not to recognise that - it's all right for us not to see it in the first instance - but if that's your job and you not to see it, that's ridiculous."
Hoddle backed Lescott's anger, revealing that at the time he thought it was strange how the defender had got to the ball before Jimenez.
He said: : "I wondered how they got past Jimenez, I thought he was going to head it back in the goal.
"Suddenly a defender comes from nowhere and you're thinking how has he made that ground up?
"There's two reasons why that penalty should have been taken again in my opinion."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Furious Wolves fans spot another reason penalty should have been retaken

Furious Wolves fans have hit out at VAR after Raul Jimenez 's penalty against Sevilla was not retaken .
Jimenez 's penalty was saved by Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou , with the rebound being cleared by defender Diego Carlos .
Whilst Bonou saved the penalty some yards off his line , BT Sport 's Peter Walton pointed out that VAR would not have ordered the penalty to be retaken for encroachment .
He said : `` The new regulations are in force but , if you look at it again , the goalkeeper 's right foot , his heel is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' That 's legal , so therefore VAR would have checked it but would have cleared it as his right foot is just on the line . ''
Yet a number of Wolves fans also spotted another offence in the build-up to the spot-kick being taken .
The defender who cleared the ball , Carlos , appeared to enter the box before Jimenez had kicked the ball .
That would count as encroachment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wolves fans were upset that it was not picked up by VAR .
Carl Yorke : Encroachment from Sevilla defender for the clearance ?
!
Is this not checked on VAR in Europe ?
Ennio Maione : Why they didn ’ t repeat it ?
Scam .
Roy : In the Premier lLague would that be retaken ?
Definite encroachment from the player who cleared it.. Nathan : How ’ s that not encroachment .
Lad who cleared was miles in the box .

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Furious Wolves fans have hit out at VAR after Raul Jimenez's penalty against Sevilla was not retaken.
Jimenez's penalty was saved by Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou, with the rebound being cleared by defender Diego Carlos.
Whilst Bonou saved the penalty some yards off his line, BT Sport's Peter Walton pointed out that VAR would not have ordered the penalty to be retaken for encroachment.
He said: "The new regulations are in force but, if you look at it again, the goalkeeper's right foot, his heel is just on the line.
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"That's legal, so therefore VAR would have checked it but would have cleared it as his right foot is just on the line."
Yet a number of Wolves fans also spotted another offence in the build-up to the spot-kick being taken.
The defender who cleared the ball, Carlos, appeared to enter the box before Jimenez had kicked the ball.
That would count as encroachment and cause the penalty to be retaken, and Wolves fans were upset that it was not picked up by VAR.
Carl Yorke: Encroachment from Sevilla defender for the clearance?! Is this not checked on VAR in Europe?
Jack: Encroachment no?
Ennio Maione: Why they didn’t repeat it? Scam.
Laur: Clear encroachment.
Roy: In the Premier lLague would that be retaken? Definite encroachment from the player who cleared it..
Nathan: How’s that not encroachment. Lad who cleared was miles in the box.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Jude Bellingham is still doing Birmingham proud from Germany

Humble superstar Jude Bellingham is still doing the city of Birmingham proud all the way Dortmund , Germany .
Blind Coventry City supporter Jamie McAllister received an out-of-the-blue voice message on Tuesday morning from the £25m teenager telling him that he can not wait to meet up next time he travels to watch BVB in action .
The 20-year-old Sky Blues supporter was made a special guest for Dortmund 's clash with Union Berlin back in February .
He and his friend Justin , who provides Jamie with a running commentary of the action throughout the match , were blown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park after being far more used to the sounds of St. Andrews during Coventry 's League One ground share .
And the pair have promised to return once the coronavirus pandemic has passed , prompting Bellingham to message Jamie , who was supposed to appear in a video wishing the teenage superstar well in his move to Germany .
`` He never got the chance to see my video , so the club got him to send me a message instead which in a way which is even better because it felt so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ’ ve been completely blind for just over two years now , if anything I ’ ve become more confident and outgoing since losing my sight .
`` Justin loved the weekend just as much as I did , '' he continued .
`` We are going to try and get over there as often as possible .
`` The first time we didn ’ t really get to explore Dortmund and the surrounding areas as much as we like so maybe that could be something we do next time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And when he gets there , Bellingham may well be waited to greet him after telling him he could n't wait to see him soon .
`` I ca n't wait to meet you one day , in Dortmund , '' said Bellingham in his voice message , adding : `` I 'll see you soon ! ''
Aged just 17 , humble Bellingham completed his £25m move to BVB last month after an impressive breakthrough season .
So good in fact , that the club retired the number 22 jersey in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media .
`` It definitely is n't the worst thing to happen in football , '' said Jamie .
`` If that 's how the club and Jude genuinely feel then they can do it .
`` I would imagine that is a huge confidence and morale boost for him .
He 's made the club and their City very proud . ''

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Humble superstar Jude Bellingham is still doing the city of Birmingham proud all the way Dortmund, Germany.
Blind Coventry City supporter Jamie McAllister received an out-of-the-blue voice message on Tuesday morning from the £25m teenager telling him that he cannot wait to meet up next time he travels to watch BVB in action.
The 20-year-old Sky Blues supporter was made a special guest for Dortmund's clash with Union Berlin back in February.
He and his friend Justin, who provides Jamie with a running commentary of the action throughout the match, were blown away by the atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park after being far more used to the sounds of St. Andrews during Coventry's League One ground share.
And the pair have promised to return once the coronavirus pandemic has passed, prompting Bellingham to message Jamie, who was supposed to appear in a video wishing the teenage superstar well in his move to Germany.
"He never got the chance to see my video, so the club got him to send me a message instead which in a way which is even better because it felt so personal," Jamie told CoventyLive.
"I’ve been completely blind for just over two years now, if anything I’ve become more confident and outgoing since losing my sight.
"Justin loved the weekend just as much as I did," he continued. "We are going to try and get over there as often as possible.
"The first time we didn’t really get to explore Dortmund and the surrounding areas as much as we like so maybe that could be something we do next time, which hopefully is very soon."
And when he gets there, Bellingham may well be waited to greet him after telling him he couldn't wait to see him soon.
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"I can't wait to meet you one day, in Dortmund," said Bellingham in his voice message, adding: "I'll see you soon!"
Aged just 17, humble Bellingham completed his £25m move to BVB last month after an impressive breakthrough season.
So good in fact, that the club retired the number 22 jersey in his honour cause a mixed reaction on social media.
"It definitely isn't the worst thing to happen in football," said Jamie. "If that's how the club and Jude genuinely feel then they can do it.
"I would imagine that is a huge confidence and morale boost for him. He's made the club and their City very proud."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Stan Collymore issues transfer verdict as Christian Benteke made available

Stan Collymore has urged Aston Villa to avoid the temptation of signing Christian Benteke .
Benteke has been linked with a return to Villa Park five years after leaving Villa for Liverpool .
After just one season at Anfield , he was sold to Crystal Palace and has toiled in south London making only 82 starts and scoring just six goals across the last three seasons .
It was claimed in June that Villa wanted Benteke back in January as Dean Smith 's side searched for an answer to their striker woes with Wesley injured and Jonathan Kodjia sold to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here In the end Villa secured survival with only Premier League rookies Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta their forward options .
There has been some suggestion that Villa could go back in for Benteke , but other targets - with a lower age and more potential - have been linked .
And Collymore has made his feelings clear on the Benteke suggestions .
`` Christian Benteke has n't had a decent game in five years but I guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pique the interest of a few Holte Enders and maybe even Aston Villa chairman Christian Purslow , '' Collymore told the Mirror via HITC Sport .
`` I 'd follow the old adage of never going back if I was Villa because it would simply be a case of throwing good money after bad .
`` You ca n't just wish and hope your way back to form . ''
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games during his time with Villa .

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Stan Collymore has urged Aston Villa to avoid the temptation of signing Christian Benteke.
Benteke has been linked with a return to Villa Park five years after leaving Villa for Liverpool.
After just one season at Anfield, he was sold to Crystal Palace and has toiled in south London making only 82 starts and scoring just six goals across the last three seasons.
It was claimed in June that Villa wanted Benteke back in January as Dean Smith's side searched for an answer to their striker woes with Wesley injured and Jonathan Kodjia sold to Al-Gharafa.
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In the end Villa secured survival with only Premier League rookies Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta their forward options.
There has been some suggestion that Villa could go back in for Benteke, but other targets - with a lower age and more potential - have been linked.
And Collymore has made his feelings clear on the Benteke suggestions.
"Christian Benteke hasn't had a decent game in five years but I guarantee an £8m price-tag from Crystal Palace will pique the interest of a few Holte Enders and maybe even Aston Villa chairman Christian Purslow," Collymore told the Mirror via HITC Sport.
"I'd follow the old adage of never going back if I was Villa because it would simply be a case of throwing good money after bad.
"You can't just wish and hope your way back to form."
Benteke scored 49 goals in 101 games during his time with Villa.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Jimenez backed to stay at Wolves despite Man United interest

Joleon Lescott has backed Raul Jimenez to stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers despite persistent transfer links to other clubs .
The 29-year-old has enjoyed a sensational season at Molineux , netting 27 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions .
It has led to links away from Wolves , with both Manchester United and Liverpool said to be keeping tabs on the striker 's situation .
These links were only strengthened when Wolves failed to qualify for Europe in the Premier League , with the lure of Champions League football potentially being too much to turn down .
Sign up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or click here Former Wolves defender Lescott was full of praise for the Mexican 's impact at Molineux and said he is vital to the way that Nuno Espirito Santo plays .
Speaking to BT Sport , Lescott backed the striker to stay at the club , arguing that he seemed settled and happy where he is .
`` His contribution this season , 27 goals in all competition is remarkable .
`` I knew it was a high number of goals but , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of goals and he contributes but his link-up play is immaculate and so important for Wolves to what they 're about .
`` Obviously his awareness and his football intelligence but , for me , his ball retention is key .
`` You can trust him , when it goes into him you know you can rely on him to keep possession . ''
Lescott added : `` He 's well-spoken , he seems happy to be there .
`` We know that potentially there could be movement in years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content playing for Wolves and giving them his best efforts . ''

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Joleon Lescott has backed Raul Jimenez to stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers despite persistent transfer links to other clubs.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed a sensational season at Molineux, netting 27 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions.
It has led to links away from Wolves, with both Manchester United and Liverpool said to be keeping tabs on the striker's situation.
These links were only strengthened when Wolves failed to qualify for Europe in the Premier League, with the lure of Champions League football potentially being too much to turn down.
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Former Wolves defender Lescott was full of praise for the Mexican's impact at Molineux and said he is vital to the way that Nuno Espirito Santo plays.
Speaking to BT Sport, Lescott backed the striker to stay at the club, arguing that he seemed settled and happy where he is.
He said: "He's potentially irreplaceable.
"His contribution this season, 27 goals in all competition is remarkable.
"I knew it was a high number of goals but, in regards to his play, he scores a lot of goals and he contributes but his link-up play is immaculate and so important for Wolves to what they're about.
"Obviously his awareness and his football intelligence but, for me, his ball retention is key.
"You can trust him, when it goes into him you know you can rely on him to keep possession."
Lescott added: "He's well-spoken, he seems happy to be there.
"We know that potentially there could be movement in years to come but it seems like he's content playing for Wolves and giving them his best efforts."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Athletes village plan for Birmingham 2022 axed

The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have abandoned hopes of a bespoke village for athletes being ready on time .
Instead the 1,600 star athletes and officials will be put up in university campuses in Warwick and Birmingham and at the NEC hotel .
Building of new homes in the heart of Perry Barr - a key part of the legacy promise for the city - will still go ahead , supported by central Government funding , partners have pledged .
But the plans will now be revisited in light of today 's announcement .
Birmingham 2022 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council and Games partners , said the decision to abandon the single-site athletes ' village plan `` has been made by the Games Partnership after reviewing the impact of the global health pandemic '' .
A review by the project delivery team and constructors , backed by independent experts , ruled it was too risky to expect it to open in time .
The new three-site campus model for Birmingham 2022 athlete accommodation will be delivered `` within the overall Games budget of £778 million '' , with the Games remaining on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on budget .
The decision to move to three campus villages across the West Midlands has the support of athlete representatives and Commonwealth Games Associations across the world who have been told of the new plans , said Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid .
“ These are challenging times for all of us and delivering a major multi sports event during this period has meant we have needed to collaborate effectively , be pragmatic to change , and remain realistic about the challenges we face , '' said Mr Reid .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move away from the historic norm and we are grateful for the support shown by our partners across the Commonwealth Games Associations .
`` Birmingham and the West Midlands is extremely fortunate to have superb alternate facilities and we are making this decision now , with two years to go , to de-risk the project , ensure delivery for athletes and teams and secure the legacy of new housing and transport infrastructure in Perry Barr .
`` This is the sensible and pragmatic thing to do for the Games , the athletes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The city council will now be freed to `` focus on the delivery of the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme and gives us enough time to plan essential Games services like transport and security . ''
Cllr Ian Ward , Leader of Birmingham City Council , said : `` The key physical legacy from Birmingham 2022 is a regenerated Perry Barr – and by working closely with our Games Partners that is absolutely secure going forward .
“ Work to deliver housing which is currently ongoing will continue in the months and years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to deliver 5,000 much needed homes for people in this area of the city . ''
But it is clear the plans themselves will now be reviewed .
`` The fact we are moving straight to legacy on the residential scheme gives the council and its partners a chance to review the longer-term plans for homes in Perry Barr , to ensure they best meet the needs of local people .
“ We will engage with local communities and offer more precise details on project timescales in due course .
“ Put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of residential scheme brings greater certainty for the Commonwealth Games and will help us define a vision for Perry Barr which has the wellbeing of the community at its heart , to deliver the best possible legacy from the Games . ''
Local Conservatives led by Cllr Robert Alden , who represents Erdington , said it was `` not a surprise '' that the city council had not delivered the village plan in time .
“ The Athletes Village was the one part of the Games for which the Labour Council was solely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the one part of the Games which has gone badly wrong .
“ Whilst we are hugely grateful to the government and the Commonwealth Games Federation for the huge amounts of time , energy and resources they are pouring into making the Birmingham Games a success , it is embarrassing that the largest local authority in Europe can not be trusted to deliver their own commitments for the Games and others are now having to step in.
” The revamp of the Alexander Stadium - the prime athletics site and the location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also subject to an extremely tight construction timetable - and the aquatic centre in Sandwell , both currently under construction .
Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood said it was a blow and a disappointment that the village would not be ready for the Games but his priority was ensuring the area received the investment promised .
He told us : `` Perry Barr has been at the back of the queue for too long and we are overdue this scheme .
I will also continue to work with Birmingham 2022 to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the Games can bring , including the upgrade of Alexander Stadium which will host the opening and closing ceremonies and showcase Birmingham to the world.
” But he said he would also continue to support constituents fighting the proposals for a Sprint route to the Games site and to oppose plans to demolish the flyover , a part of the transport infrastructure in the area that has been mired in controversy .
Superstar triathlete Alistair Brownlee , Commonwealth Games England ’ s nominee and vice chair of the Birmingham 2022 Athlete Advisory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision with just under two years to go until the Games , means there is early clarity for team officials and athletes about where they will be staying during Birmingham 2022 .
As an athlete , we want to know that there are certain aspects of events that are guaranteed - accommodation is one of them .
`` This early decision , during uncertain times , provides reassurance to athletes as they prepare to compete at their best in Birmingham.
” Dame Louise Martin , President of the Commonwealth Games Federation - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Board - said : “ After detailed consultation and planning across the Birmingham 2022 Delivery Partnership , there was unanimous agreement and support for this new village option that will see athletes housed in accommodation with world-class facilities in three campus villages across the West Midlands . ''

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The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have abandoned hopes of a bespoke village for athletes being ready on time.
Instead the 6,500 star athletes and officials will be put up in university campuses in Warwick and Birmingham and at the NEC hotel.
Building of new homes in the heart of Perry Barr - a key part of the legacy promise for the city - will still go ahead, supported by central Government funding, partners have pledged.
But the plans will now be revisited in light of today's announcement.
Birmingham 2022, in a statement today released with Birmingham City Council and Games partners, said the decision to abandon the single-site athletes' village plan "has been made by the Games Partnership after reviewing the impact of the global health pandemic".
A review by the project delivery team and constructors, backed by independent experts, ruled it was too risky to expect it to open in time.
The new three-site campus model for Birmingham 2022 athlete accommodation will be delivered "within the overall Games budget of £778 million", with the Games remaining on track to be delivered on time and on budget.
The decision to move to three campus villages across the West Midlands has the support of athlete representatives and Commonwealth Games Associations across the world who have been told of the new plans, said Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“These are challenging times for all of us and delivering a major multi sports event during this period has meant we have needed to collaborate effectively, be pragmatic to change, and remain realistic about the challenges we face," said Mr Reid.
"We recognise that this new model is a move away from the historic norm and we are grateful for the support shown by our partners across the Commonwealth Games Associations.
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"Birmingham and the West Midlands is extremely fortunate to have superb alternate facilities and we are making this decision now, with two years to go, to de-risk the project, ensure delivery for athletes and teams and secure the legacy of new housing and transport infrastructure in Perry Barr.
"This is the sensible and pragmatic thing to do for the Games, the athletes and for the people of Birmingham."
The city council will now be freed to "focus on the delivery of the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme and gives us enough time to plan essential Games services like transport and security."
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: "The key physical legacy from Birmingham 2022 is a regenerated Perry Barr – and by working closely with our Games Partners that is absolutely secure going forward.
“Work to deliver housing which is currently ongoing will continue in the months and years to come as part of the wider plan to deliver 5,000 much needed homes for people in this area of the city."
But it is clear the plans themselves will now be reviewed.
"The fact we are moving straight to legacy on the residential scheme gives the council and its partners a chance to review the longer-term plans for homes in Perry Barr, to ensure they best meet the needs of local people.
“We will engage with local communities and offer more precise details on project timescales in due course.
“Put simply, this decision on the future of residential scheme brings greater certainty for the Commonwealth Games and will help us define a vision for Perry Barr which has the wellbeing of the community at its heart, to deliver the best possible legacy from the Games."
Local Conservatives led by Cllr Robert Alden, who represents Erdington, said it was "not a surprise" that the city council had not delivered the village plan in time.
“The Athletes Village was the one part of the Games for which the Labour Council was solely responsible and it is little surprise it is the one part of the Games which has gone badly wrong.
“Whilst we are hugely grateful to the government and the Commonwealth Games Federation for the huge amounts of time, energy and resources they are pouring into making the Birmingham Games a success, it is embarrassing that the largest local authority in Europe cannot be trusted to deliver their own commitments for the Games and others are now having to step in.”
The revamp of the Alexander Stadium - the prime athletics site and the location for the open and closing ceremonies - is also subject to an extremely tight construction timetable - and the aquatic centre in Sandwell, both currently under construction.
Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood said it was a blow and a disappointment that the village would not be ready for the Games but his priority was ensuring the area received the investment promised.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Perry Barr)
He told us: "Perry Barr has been at the back of the queue for too long and we are overdue this scheme. I will also continue to work with Birmingham 2022 to ensure that we maximise the jobs and opportunities which the Games can bring, including the upgrade of Alexander Stadium which will host the opening and closing ceremonies and showcase Birmingham to the world.”
But he said he would also continue to support constituents fighting the proposals for a Sprint route to the Games site and to oppose plans to demolish the flyover, a part of the transport infrastructure in the area that has been mired in controversy.
Superstar triathlete Alistair Brownlee, Commonwealth Games England’s nominee and vice chair of the Birmingham 2022 Athlete Advisory Committee, added: “Making this decision with just under two years to go until the Games, means there is early clarity for team officials and athletes about where they will be staying during Birmingham 2022. As an athlete, we want to know that there are certain aspects of events that are guaranteed - accommodation is one of them.
"This early decision, during uncertain times, provides reassurance to athletes as they prepare to compete at their best in Birmingham.”
Dame Louise Martin, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation - who recently stepped down from the Birmingham 2022 Board - said: “After detailed consultation and planning across the Birmingham 2022 Delivery Partnership, there was unanimous agreement and support for this new village option that will see athletes housed in accommodation with world-class facilities in three campus villages across the West Midlands."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Former Wolves boss sends owners transfer message with six players praised

Glenn Hoddle says Wolverhampton Wanderers will need to strengthen their squad if they want to challenge for the top four next season .
Wolves failed to qualify for Europe in the Premier League , meaning their only route left into the Champions League this season is via the Europa League , and they face a tough test against Sevilla on Tuesday evening .
Hoddle believes qualifying for Europe is of paramount importance as Wolves try to keep an impressive nucleus of players together .
Speaking on BT Sport , however , Hoddle said that Wolves would have to strengthen if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top four next season .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Yet the former Wolves boss did admit that Nuno Espirito Santo has plenty of talented players on his hands that could walk into any team in the Premier League .
He said : `` Every Wolves fan will be praying that they win this trophy and get into the Champions League and keep their best players .
`` Keep the manager , keep the system , keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic owners that can go out and add to the squad because I think if they get into the Champions League , and then they 're going to put in a challenge in the league to do it again next year , they 're going to have to bolster their squad a little bit .
`` They 've got good players , they really have .
`` You could pick , just off the top of my head , probably six players and they could go into anyone 's team in the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their teams . ''

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Glenn Hoddle says Wolverhampton Wanderers will need to strengthen their squad if they want to challenge for the top four next season.
Wolves failed to qualify for Europe in the Premier League, meaning their only route left into the Champions League this season is via the Europa League, and they face a tough test against Sevilla on Tuesday evening.
Hoddle believes qualifying for Europe is of paramount importance as Wolves try to keep an impressive nucleus of players together.
Speaking on BT Sport, however, Hoddle said that Wolves would have to strengthen if they want to try and challenge the top four next season.
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Yet the former Wolves boss did admit that Nuno Espirito Santo has plenty of talented players on his hands that could walk into any team in the Premier League.
He said: "Every Wolves fan will be praying that they win this trophy and get into the Champions League and keep their best players.
"Keep the manager, keep the system, keep the staff.
"They've got fantastic owners that can go out and add to the squad because I think if they get into the Champions League, and then they're going to put in a challenge in the league to do it again next year, they're going to have to bolster their squad a little bit.
"They've got good players, they really have.
"You could pick, just off the top of my head, probably six players and they could go into anyone's team in the top teams.
"They could walk into their teams."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Wolves vs Sevilla TV channel and streaming - how to watch Europa League clash

A strange season can still end in glory for Wolverhampton Wanderers with the second round of Europa League quarter finals set to take place tonight in Germany .
If they are to progress , however , they have to overcome Sevilla - the Spanish outfit who have made this competition their own in the past decade and a half .
Before the 2005-05 season , the Andalusians had never won the Europa League ( or the UEFA Cup as it was previously known ) .
Today , they are the competition 's most decorated side with five titles to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was their third in as many years .
Wolverhampton Wanderers themselves have their own history in this tournament .
They reached the first ever final of the competition back in 1972 .
While reaching this stage of the competition already represents a success for Nuno Espirito Santo , Wolves now find themselves just three games away from rewriting the history books again .
What TV channel is Wolves v Sevilla on ?
Tonight 's game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 .
Coverage of the game starts from 7pm with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out BT Sport 's latest package deals here or find out more about BT Sport 's 30-day Monthly Pass here .
Tonight 's other quarter-final match between FC Basel and Shakhtar Donetsk will take place simultaneously on BT Sport 3 .
Sevilla go into tonight match as favourites , with the Spanish priced at 5/4 .
Wolves meanwhile are priced at 2/1 .

A strange season can still end in glory for Wolverhampton Wanderers with the second round of Europa League quarter finals set to take place tonight in Germany.
If they are to progress, however, they have to overcome Sevilla - the Spanish outfit who have made this competition their own in the past decade and a half.
Before the 2005-05 season, the Andalusians had never won the Europa League (or the UEFA Cup as it was previously known). Today, they are the competition's most decorated side with five titles to their name. Their most recent, 2016, was their third in as many years.
Wolverhampton Wanderers themselves have their own history in this tournament. They reached the first ever final of the competition back in 1972.
While reaching this stage of the competition already represents a success for Nuno Espirito Santo, Wolves now find themselves just three games away from rewriting the history books again.
What TV channel is Wolves v Sevilla on?
Tonight's game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 . Coverage of the game starts from 7pm with kick-off at 8pm .
You can check out BT Sport's latest package deals here or find out more about BT Sport's 30-day Monthly Pass here.
Tonight's other quarter-final match between FC Basel and Shakhtar Donetsk will take place simultaneously on BT Sport 3.
Team news for Wolves v Sevilla
Wolves : Rui Patricio, Boly, Coady, Saiss, Doherty Dendoncker, Joao Moutinho, Ruben Vinagre, Neves, Traore Jimenez.
Subs : Bruno Jordao, Pedro Neto, Gibbs-White, Jota Ruddy, Campana, Kilman, Rasmussen, Sondergaard, Marques Richards.
Sevilla : Bounou, Jesus Navas, Kounde, Diego Carlos, Reguilon Banega, Fernando, Jordan, Ocampos, En-Nesyri, Suso.
Subs : Vaclik, Sergi Gomez, Munir, Escudero, de Jong, Torres Franco Vazquez, Mena, Alonso, Diaz, Genaro, Perez.
Referee : Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Betting odds for Wolves v Sevilla
Sevilla go into tonight match as favourites, with the Spanish priced at 5/4. Wolves meanwhile are priced at 2/1.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Man arrested after 'stealing from and punching' his mother before attacking cop

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching and stealing from his mother before attacking a police officer .
The police were called to Willows Crescent in Balsall Heath in the early hours of today ( August 11 ) , following reports a concrete block had been used to gain entry to a property .
A 60-year-old woman was reportedly punched in the face and cash stolen from her purse .
An officer was then said to have been attacked in the incident .
A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and burglary and remains in custody .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of assault and burglary after being called to a property on Willows Crescent in Balsall Heath , Birmingham , just before 3am this morning ( Tuesday 11 August ) .
“ A concrete block had been used to smash a window and gain entry to a house , before a 60-year-old woman was punched in the face and cash from her purse was stolen .
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So it 's important to know what 's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system .
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A man has been arrested after allegedly punching and stealing from his mother before attacking a police officer.
The police were called to Willows Crescent in Balsall Heath in the early hours of today (August 11), following reports a concrete block had been used to gain entry to a property.
A 60-year-old woman was reportedly punched in the face and cash stolen from her purse.
An officer was then said to have been attacked in the incident.
A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and burglary and remains in custody.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We’ve arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of assault and burglary after being called to a property on Willows Crescent in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, just before 3am this morning (Tuesday 11 August).
“A concrete block had been used to smash a window and gain entry to a house, before a 60-year-old woman was punched in the face and cash from her purse was stolen.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
“The man remains in police custody this afternoon.
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to ring police quoting crime reference 20BE/189655D/20.
Force Response Support tweeted: “Late finish for B unit Edgbaston this morning.
“One male in custody overnight for a nasty robbery on his own mother! Who then decided to assaulted an officer.
“Male is now enjoying his very own en-suite.”


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Vending machines selling face masks installed at intu Merry Hill

Vending machines selling face masks and antibacterial hand gel have been installed at intu Merry Hill .
Forgetful shoppers can now pick up a new face covering from one of the three new machines if they arrive at the Brierley Hill shopping centre without one .
Anyone without could be refused entry to the centre or asked to leave - however there are some exceptions , including children under 11 and those with breathing difficulties .
A full list of exemptions can be found here .
The vending machines , supplied by Logistical Supplies Ltd , can be found by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eat Central and at the Eat Central car park entrance .
• Non-medical disposable face masks ( pack of five ) for £4.75 • Non-medical disposable face masks ( pack of two ) for £1.95 A spokesman for intu Merry Hill said : `` The new machines allow visitors the convenience to pick up a face mask when they are visiting the centre or if they have forgotten one when they arrive .
`` It follows a number of existing safety measures that are already in place including one-way systems , floor stickers @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Vending machines selling face masks and antibacterial hand gel have been installed at intu Merry Hill.
Forgetful shoppers can now pick up a new face covering from one of the three new machines if they arrive at the Brierley Hill shopping centre without one.
Anyone without could be refused entry to the centre or asked to leave - however there are some exceptions, including children under 11 and those with breathing difficulties.
A full list of exemptions can be found here.
The vending machines, supplied by Logistical Supplies Ltd, can be found by the Argos entrance, near Wrapchic at Eat Central and at the Eat Central car park entrance.
They stock:
Non-medical disposable face masks (pack of 10) for £8.95
Non-medical disposable face masks (pack of five) for £4.75
Non-medical disposable face masks (pack of two) for £1.95
Reusable fashion face coverings for £5.95
Hand sanitiser (100ml) for £3.95
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A spokesman for intu Merry Hill said: "The new machines allow visitors the convenience to pick up a face mask when they are visiting the centre or if they have forgotten one when they arrive.
"It follows a number of existing safety measures that are already in place including one-way systems, floor stickers and enhanced deep cleaning regimes."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Aston Villa headlines as Milot Rashica message sent & Fabio Borini linked

Aston Villa continue to be linked with a clutch of players as the transfer rumour mill continues to turn .
Dean Smith 's side are back into Bodymoor Heath this month as they prepare for the return of the Premier League in the middle of September .
Villa secured their Premier League status with a final-day draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium last month .
Now Smith and new sporting director Johan Lange are sizing up the squad and looking to add more firepower to the team this summer ahead of another go at the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for business , clubs will be cutting their cloth accordingly because of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic .
Villa fans go nuts as Rashica message sent Villa fans have been talking about midfielder Marvelous Nakamba 's Instagram post of him and Milot Rashica .
Villa star Nakamba took to the photo-sharing website this afternoon to post a photo of the pair together .
The caption made it clear that the photo was a 'throwback ' and not one taken recently as Rashica continues to be linked with a move to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a target for Villa and West Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and has also been linked with a move to Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Villa have again been linked with a move for Fabio Borini .
The Liverpool flop was mentioned as a possible transfer target for Smith 's side back in April during the coronavirus lockdown .
Borini is out of contract with current side Hellas Verona at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Premier League rivals Crystal Palace had also been credited with an interest when the Italian 's name first cropped up .
Now website TuttoMercatoWeb , via Sport Witness , in Borini 's homeland are claiming that relegated Watford as well as Villa are keen on signing the 29-year-old .
Villa fans have been reacting to the news that their side are keen on making a move for Brentford 's Ollie Watkins .
According to Sky Sports , Villa have put the striker at the top of their transfer wish-list this summer with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £25 million .
Smith brought Watkins to Brentford during his time at Griffin Park , signing him for a bargain £2m from Exeter City in 2017 .
Now a reunion between the pair could be in the offing after a fine season for Brentford that ended in a Championship play-off final defeat to Fulham after 26 goals in 2019-20 .
AFC Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall has been discussing the situation with Villa transfer target Callum Wilson .
Wilson has been linked with a move to Villa Park as Smith 's side look to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final-day Premier League survival heroics at West Ham .
Bournemouth finished two places below Villa in the table , thus sealing relegation back to the Championship after five years in the top flight .
One of their heroes of the Premier League journey , Wilson , has been linked with a return to the top flight with Villa .

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Aston Villa continue to be linked with a clutch of players as the transfer rumour mill continues to turn.
Dean Smith 's side are back into Bodymoor Heath this month as they prepare for the return of the Premier League in the middle of September.
Villa secured their Premier League status with a final-day draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium last month.
Now Smith and new sporting director Johan Lange are sizing up the squad and looking to add more firepower to the team this summer ahead of another go at the Premier League.
With the transfer window now open for business, clubs will be cutting their cloth accordingly because of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Here's all the latest Villa transfer news...
Villa fans go nuts as Rashica message sent
Villa fans have been talking about midfielder Marvelous Nakamba 's Instagram post of him and Milot Rashica.
Villa star Nakamba took to the photo-sharing website this afternoon to post a photo of the pair together.
The caption made it clear that the photo was a 'throwback' and not one taken recently as Rashica continues to be linked with a move to the club.
Rashica is said to be a target for Villa and West Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and has also been linked with a move to Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United.
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Liverpool flop linked with Villa move
Villa have again been linked with a move for Fabio Borini.
The Liverpool flop was mentioned as a possible transfer target for Smith's side back in April during the coronavirus lockdown.
Borini is out of contract with current side Hellas Verona at the end of the month and Villa's Premier League rivals Crystal Palace had also been credited with an interest when the Italian's name first cropped up.
Now website TuttoMercatoWeb, via Sport Witness, in Borini's homeland are claiming that relegated Watford as well as Villa are keen on signing the 29-year-old.
Full piece HERE.
Watkins move given green light by supporters
Villa fans have been reacting to the news that their side are keen on making a move for Brentford's Ollie Watkins.
According to Sky Sports, Villa have put the striker at the top of their transfer wish-list this summer with the Bees setting a price tag of £25 million.
Smith brought Watkins to Brentford during his time at Griffin Park, signing him for a bargain £2m from Exeter City in 2017.
Now a reunion between the pair could be in the offing after a fine season for Brentford that ended in a Championship play-off final defeat to Fulham after 26 goals in 2019-20.
More HERE.
Boss makes Wilson admission amid Villa links
AFC Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall has been discussing the situation with Villa transfer target Callum Wilson.
Wilson has been linked with a move to Villa Park as Smith's side look to beef up their forward ranks following their final-day Premier League survival heroics at West Ham.
Bournemouth finished two places below Villa in the table, thus sealing relegation back to the Championship after five years in the top flight.
One of their heroes of the Premier League journey, Wilson, has been linked with a return to the top flight with Villa.
Full piece HERE.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--No approach from West Brom for Shankland, says Micky Mellon

Micky Mellon , the Dundee United manager , has confirmed that there has been no approach from West Brom regarding the availability of striker Lawrence Shankland .
Reports had emerged this week suggesting that Albion were exploring a deal that would involve Shankland leaving the SPFL and making for The Hawthorns .
Mellon - a former Albion midfielder in his playing days - has clarified the situation , however , when he insisted that there had been no contact between the two clubs .
Neither do Mellon and the Tangerines welcome any interest .
“ There ’ s been none @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve got a lot of talent here , which is exciting for the future of the football club .
“ As I ’ ve said many times , nothing will happen here until we ’ ve finished that question : does it make Dundee United better ?
” It ’ s not the first time that Shankland has been tipped to move south of the border ; the 25-year-old has been linked with Coventry City , now of the Championship , and Sunderland previously .
His goal record speaks for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shankland bagged an astonishing 63 goals .
He then earned himself a move to Tannadice , where he netted 28 goals and fired United back to the Scottish top flight .
Shankland , a full Scottish international , has two years left on his current contract .

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Micky Mellon, the Dundee United manager, has confirmed that there has been no approach from West Brom regarding the availability of striker Lawrence Shankland.
Reports had emerged this week suggesting that Albion were exploring a deal that would involve Shankland leaving the SPFL and making for The Hawthorns.
Mellon - a former Albion midfielder in his playing days - has clarified the situation, however, when he insisted that there had been no contact between the two clubs.
Neither do Mellon and the Tangerines welcome any interest.
“There’s been none,” Mellon told Sky Sports. “We’ve got a lot of talent here, which is exciting for the future of the football club.
“As I’ve said many times, nothing will happen here until we’ve finished that question: does it make Dundee United better?”
It’s not the first time that Shankland has been tipped to move south of the border; the 25-year-old has been linked with Coventry City, now of the Championship, and Sunderland previously.
His goal record speaks for itself; in two seasons at Ayr, Shankland bagged an astonishing 63 goals. He then earned himself a move to Tannadice, where he netted 28 goals and fired United back to the Scottish top flight.
Shankland, a full Scottish international, has two years left on his current contract.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--New face mask rule warning if you're flying to France for a holiday

British holidaymakers have been warned to wear a disposable face mask and not a reusable one when flying to France because of strict government measures .
French law states that masks must comply with standard EN 14683 which are single-use surgical masks or alternatively passengers should wear a mask that has been made in Europe and rubber-stamped by French safety authorities , the Mirror writes .
The legislation states : `` All persons aged eleven or over shall , on board an aircraft engaged in public transport to , from or within the national territory , wear the protective mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 49 from the moment of boarding . ''
The news comes as two passengers flying with easyJet from the UK said they were not allowed to board a flight at first as their face masks were not disposable .
Speaking to local paper Connexion France , one holidaymaker said they had been wearing a high-protection white hospital mask and the second traveller had donned a reusable face covering .
It was only when their fellow passengers handed over spare masks to the pair , that they were allowed to board .
An easyJet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have passed legislation that requires all passengers over the age of 11 travelling to and from France by air to wear a disposable surgical mask and no other types of face masks will be accepted . ''
“ easyJet is informing customers of this requirement via email , SMS and Flight Tracker ahead of departure .
`` Customers are also alerted to the importance of checking any current travel requirements on our homepage and via our Know Before You Go information pages at easyJet.com . ''
A spokesman for Ryanair added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of protection for our passengers and crew at all times .
Ryanair ’ s 'Healthy Flying ' procedures take account of operational guidelines set out by European Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ) & European Centre for Disease Control ( ECDC ) . ''
Ryanair has robust procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew .
Air France has stipulated that passengers must wear a surgical face mask .
Its website states : `` The government has made the wearing of a surgical mask ( type FFP1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board flights ( decree n° 2020-663 dated 31 May 2020 ) .
`` It is strongly recommended to wear one on your arrival at the airport .
`` Even though the quality standard of the air ventilation equipment used renders the risk of viruses and microbes spreading impossible , physical distancing on board aircraft is not always possible and wearing a mask , combined with respecting the basic hygiene rules , is an effective protection . ''
It has implemented a range of health and safety measures in response to the COVID-19 health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature checks for departing passengers and suspending food and drink on o domestic flights and short flights in Europe .

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British holidaymakers have been warned to wear a disposable face mask and not a reusable one when flying to France because of strict government measures.
French law states that masks must comply with standard EN 14683 which are single-use surgical masks or alternatively passengers should wear a mask that has been made in Europe and rubber-stamped by French safety authorities, the Mirror writes.
The legislation states: "All persons aged eleven or over shall, on board an aircraft engaged in public transport to, from or within the national territory, wear the protective mask referred to in section I of Article 49 from the moment of boarding."
The news comes as two passengers flying with easyJet from the UK said they were not allowed to board a flight at first as their face masks were not disposable.
Speaking to local paper Connexion France, one holidaymaker said they had been wearing a high-protection white hospital mask and the second traveller had donned a reusable face covering.
It was only when their fellow passengers handed over spare masks to the pair, that they were allowed to board.
An easyJet spokeswoman said: "The French authorities have passed legislation that requires all passengers over the age of 11 travelling to and from France by air to wear a disposable surgical mask and no other types of face masks will be accepted."
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“easyJet is informing customers of this requirement via email, SMS and Flight Tracker ahead of departure.
"Customers are also alerted to the importance of checking any current travel requirements on our homepage and via our Know Before You Go information pages at easyJet.com."
A spokesman for Ryanair added: "Ryanair is committed to the highest level of protection for our passengers and crew at all times. Ryanair’s 'Healthy Flying' procedures take account of operational guidelines set out by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) & European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC).
" Ryanair has robust procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew.
Air France has stipulated that passengers must wear a surgical face mask.
Its website states: " The government has made the wearing of a surgical mask (type FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3) mandatory on board flights (decree n° 2020-663 dated 31 May 2020).
"It is strongly recommended to wear one on your arrival at the airport.
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"Even though the quality standard of the air ventilation equipment used renders the risk of viruses and microbes spreading impossible, physical distancing on board aircraft is not always possible and wearing a mask, combined with respecting the basic hygiene rules, is an effective protection."
Air France resumed daily flights from Birmingham Airport on July 6.
It has implemented a range of health and safety measures in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, which include the introduction of temperature checks for departing passengers and suspending food and drink on o domestic flights and short flights in Europe.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Toys, balloons and tributes left outside home where toddler died

Toys , balloons and pictures of a three year old girl have been tied to the railings outside the home where she died .
The little girl named locally as ‘ Kaylee ’ was found dead in a Kingshurst home on Sunday .
Scores of balloons , cuddly toys , flowers , images and cards have been building up outside the block of flats on Stonebridge Crescent .
Police were called by paramedics at 11am on Sunday ( August 9 ) to reports that the little girl had died .
West Midlands Police say an investigation is underway into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 21 , had been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect of a child , and a man of the same age was held on suspicion of wilful ill-treatment of a child .
Both were later released on bail .
Mourners have been flocking to the site to pay their respects as news spread of the child ’ s untimely death .
An array of bouquets and rainbow , purple and pink coloured balloons and teddies had been secured to the gates of the flat entrance .
One said : ‘ RIP Kaylee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a smiley photograph of her read : “ RIP baby girl x ” One person wrote on a photograph of her : “ You ’ ll forever be loved and missed.
” People today took to Facebook to pay tribute , including the tragic child ’ s aunty .
She posted : “ My Kookie Ju Bear .
Auntie Cat loves you with all her heart .
Gone but your memory will last forever beautiful.
” Chelsea Hughes posted : “ RIP Kaylee you beautiful little girl my heart and thoughts go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Marie Collins said : “ Rest in paradise little princess , so sad.
” West Midlands Police said : “ We were called to an address on Stonebridge Crescent , Kingshurst , by paramedics on Sunday ( 9 August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged three had died .
“ An investigation has begun into the circumstances of the death .
“ A woman aged 21 has been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect of a child , and a man of the same age was held on suspicion of wilful ill-treatment of a child .
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Toys, balloons and pictures of a three year old girl have been tied to the railings outside the home where she died.
The little girl named locally as ‘Kaylee’ was found dead in a Kingshurst home on Sunday.
Scores of balloons, cuddly toys, flowers, images and cards have been building up outside the block of flats on Stonebridge Crescent.
Police were called by paramedics at 11am on Sunday (August 9) to reports that the little girl had died.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
West Midlands Police say an investigation is underway into the circumstances of her death.
A woman, 21, had been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect of a child, and a man of the same age was held on suspicion of wilful ill-treatment of a child.
Both were later released on bail.
Mourners have been flocking to the site to pay their respects as news spread of the child’s untimely death.
An array of bouquets and rainbow, purple and pink coloured balloons and teddies had been secured to the gates of the flat entrance.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
One said: ‘RIP Kaylee you beautiful little girl.”
Another written over a smiley photograph of her read: “RIP baby girl x”
One person wrote on a photograph of her: “You’ll forever be loved and missed.”
People today took to Facebook to pay tribute, including the tragic child’s aunty.
She posted: “My Kookie Ju Bear. Auntie Cat loves you with all her heart. Gone but your memory will last forever beautiful.”
Chelsea Hughes posted: “RIP Kaylee you beautiful little girl my heart and thoughts go to her family.”
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
Christine Bassett posted “RIP little angel.”
Marie Collins said: “Rest in paradise little princess, so sad.”
West Midlands Police said: “We were called to an address on Stonebridge Crescent, Kingshurst, by paramedics on Sunday (9 August) morning to reports that a girl aged three had died.
“An investigation has begun into the circumstances of the death.
“A woman aged 21 has been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect of a child, and a man of the same age was held on suspicion of wilful ill-treatment of a child.
“Both have been released on bail while the investigation continues.”


birminghammail--2020-08-11--The latest countries added to 'safe' government quarantine list

Travellers from Malaysia or Brunei arriving in the UK will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days .
The two countries were added to the Government 's list of destinations from which passengers arriving in England do not need to self-isolate for two weeks .
But the move is not likely to see UK holidaymakers travelling to the countries in the near future .
Malaysia sees around 360,000 British nationals visiting the country each year but the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) website says that entry for foreign nationals is prohibited at this time except for travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The FCO also states that entry to Brunei is `` severely restricted '' .
Meanwhile it 's thought France may be removed from the Government 's quarantine exemption list later this week because of a spike in coronavirus cases .
The Government states it will publish a weekly update .
Andorra , Belgium and the Bahamas were removed from the 'safe list last week `` following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases '' .
Boris Johnson is standing firm on quarantine measures saying on Monday that ministers will `` not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for arrivals from more countries if required .
Meanwhile travel trade association ABTA has confirmed that Voyager Systems ( Travel Division ) Limited ceased trading on August 7 .
It added that the `` vast majority of customers '' will be booked on a holiday provided by a tour operator so their holiday can still go ahead .
The tour operator had sold holidays to destinations including Spain , Portugal and the US - countries that had seen demand drop because of quarantine rules .

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Travellers from Malaysia or Brunei arriving in the UK will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days.
The two countries were added to the Government's list of destinations from which passengers arriving in England do not need to self-isolate for two weeks.
But the move is not likely to see UK holidaymakers travelling to the countries in the near future.
Malaysia sees around 360,000 British nationals visiting the country each year but the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website says that entry for foreign nationals is prohibited at this time except for travellers holding particular residency visas and employment passes.
The FCO also states that entry to Brunei is "severely restricted".
Meanwhile it's thought France may be removed from the Government's quarantine exemption list later this week because of a spike in coronavirus cases.
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The Government states it will publish a weekly update.
Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas were removed from the 'safe list last week "following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases".
Boris Johnson is standing firm on quarantine measures saying on Monday that ministers will "not hesitate" to reimpose the quarantine requirement for arrivals from more countries if required.
Meanwhile travel trade association ABTA has confirmed that Voyager Systems (Travel Division) Limited ceased trading on August 7.
It added that the "vast majority of customers" will be booked on a holiday provided by a tour operator so their holiday can still go ahead.
The tour operator had sold holidays to destinations including Spain, Portugal and the US - countries that had seen demand drop because of quarantine rules.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--The Albion shirt numbers awaiting Bilic's summer signings

West Brom have work to do before they begin their new Premier League season .
Slaven Bilic and his team - both back-room and on the field - steered the club back to the promised land after a two-year exile when they claimed second place in the final day draw with Queens Park Rangers .
In such an unusual time - the new campaign would otherwise be beginning around this time of year - preparations ahead of the new campaign ( and the financial implications of the pandemic ) are affecting all clubs , from the top table down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer business in the weeks and months ahead .
They ’ ve already bid farewell to Chris Brunt ( 11 ) , Gareth Barry ( 18 ) , Lee Peltier ( 22 ) , Jonathan Bond ( 23 ) and loanees Grady Diangana ( 29 ) , Callum Robinson ( 47 ) and Filip Krovinovic ( 7 ) - at least for now .
It means that the current squad , along with a host of returning loanees including Alex Palmer , Jonathan Leko , Sam Field and Oliver Burke , is quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of departed players above have vacated a variety of shirt numbers .
Below is the squad and their list of numbers as things stand - which numbers are available for any new signings to pinch ?
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com

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West Brom concluded their January wheeling and dealing with the additions of three new faces right before the transfer deadline passed as the club and Sam Allardyce look to give themselves the best possible chance of clawing back the growing gap between themselves and the line of survival.
Albion brought in five new faces across the course of the month; Robert Snodgrass, Andy Lonergan, Mbaye Diagne, Okay Yokuslu and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, in turn, arrived at The Hawthorns as Allardyce stamped his mark on the squad he’d inherited when he took the job in December.
A number headed out the door in order to accommodate those new signings, too; seven players left the club either on permanent deals or loan arrangements elsewhere.
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Rekeem Harper, Kenneth Zohore and Cedric Kipre all secured game-time at other clubs until the end of the season, while Albion cut ties with Jonathan Bond and Filip Krovinovic.
Sam Field and Charlie Austin joined QPR in the Championship, both on initial loans; the latter has played his last game for Albion, while the former - a boyhood Baggie - has likely gone the same way. There’s an acceptance on his part that his career really must now get going.
The mini overhaul has meant a reshuffle on the back of the match-day programme when it comes to squad numbers. Here are the numbers for the new players.
The Albion squad numbers
01 - Sam Johnstone
02 - Darnell Furlong
03 - Kieran Gibbs
04 - Hal Robson-Kanu
05 - Kyle Bartley
06 - Semi Ajayi
07 - Callum Robinson
08 - Jake Livermore
09 - Kenneth Zohore (on loan at Millwall)
10 - Matt Phillips
11 - Grady Diangana
12 - Matheus Pereira
13 - Kamil Grosicki
14 - Conor Townsend
16 - Rekeem Harper (on loan at Birmingham City)
17 - Mbaye Diagne (on loan from Galatasaray)
18 - Conor Gallagher
19 - Romaine Sawyers
20 - Branislav Ivanovic
21 - Kyle Edwards
22 - Lee Peltier
23 - Robert Snodgrass
24 - Cedric Kipre (on loan at Charleroi)
25 - David Button
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27 - Dara O’Shea
29 - Karlan Grant
30 - Ainsley Maitland-Niles (on loan from Arsenal)
31 - Andy Lonergan
32 - Jamie Soule
33 - Saul Shotton
34 -
35 - Okay Yokuslu (on loan from Celta Vigo)
36 -
37 - Josh Griffiths (on loan at Cheltenham Town)
38 -
39 - Rico Richards
40 - George Harmon
41 -
42 - Ted Cann
43 - Zak Delaney
44 - Tyrese Dyce
45 - Taylor Gardner-Hickman
46 - Tom Sharpe
47 - Aksum White
48 - Harry Williams
49 - Caleb Taylor
50 - Zak Brown
58 - Cheikh Diaby