birminghammail--2020-05-07--Curtis Davies details how Jeremy Peace tried to stop WBA transfer

Ex-captain Curtis Davies has explained why he was so desperate to leave West Brom , admitting : `` I was kicking up a fuss , I needed to go . ''
The centre-back could have left The Hawthorns in 2006 after their relegation - but stayed for one final year in a promise to owner Jeremy Peace .
However , after Albion 's play-off defeat to Derby , Peace went back on his promise and initially refused Davies a move away .
Speaking on the 1874 podcast , Davies - now at Derby County - explained : `` The basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the start of that season in the Championship having been relegated , I discussed the move and they told me they did n't want me to go ( in the summer ) .
`` I said OK , I 'll stay and try and get us back up with Bryan Robson at the time .
The chairman said I could leave at the end of the season to try and get back up .
`` Unfortunately , we lost in the play-offs to Derby .
I did n't go in the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I gave it a few days and contacted the chairman to say what kind of price are you looking for ?
He said I 'm not selling you ! ''
In the end , Davies signed for rivals Aston Villa on August 30 , 2007 on an initial 12-month loan deal ahead of an £8million transfer the following year .
`` It was going to be a difficult situation , '' he added , `` and right through from May to August 30 when I signed for Villa it was ups , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the move done .
`` At first , I thought I was going to Tottenham .
There was strong interest there and I was quite happy with that .
My family live in Chingford and it 's 15 minutes from my home .
It suited me going home to Tottenham .
`` The longer it went on Daniel Levy got more annoyed and ( Albion ) tried to squeeze as much money out of me as possible .
Eventually , Martin O'Neill joined the party late on and got a deal done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Villa , a massive , massive club .
The reason it was a loan because it was quite late in the window and something to do with when they wanted the payments .
`` Me and Jeremy ( Peace ) were at loggerheads .
I was knocking on his door every day saying I want to leave , I want to leave .
I was n't trying to jump ship , we had an agreement and he turned his back on it .
I was glad to get the deal done and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player .
`` West Brom fans were n't going to happy wherever I went .
I was kicking up a fuss , I needed to go but people did n't realise the story .
Even if I went to Timbuktu , they were not going to be happy .
I was their captain , a good player and they did n't want to lose me .
`` The fact it was Villa , it was n't hard for me anyway .
I just saw a few Albion fans around town who gave me @ @ @ @

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Ex-captain Curtis Davies has explained why he was so desperate to leave West Brom, admitting: "I was kicking up a fuss, I needed to go."
The centre-back could have left The Hawthorns in 2006 after their relegation - but stayed for one final year in a promise to owner Jeremy Peace.
However, after Albion's play-off defeat to Derby, Peace went back on his promise and initially refused Davies a move away.
Speaking on the 1874 podcast, Davies - now at Derby County - explained: "The basic story of leaving West Brom was, at the start of that season in the Championship having been relegated, I discussed the move and they told me they didn't want me to go (in the summer).
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
"I said OK, I'll stay and try and get us back up with Bryan Robson at the time. The chairman said I could leave at the end of the season to try and get back up.
"Unfortunately, we lost in the play-offs to Derby. I didn't go in the next day. I wasn't that cut-throat. I gave it a few days and contacted the chairman to say what kind of price are you looking for? He said I'm not selling you!"
In the end, Davies signed for rivals Aston Villa on August 30, 2007 on an initial 12-month loan deal ahead of an £8million transfer the following year.
"It was going to be a difficult situation," he added, "and right through from May to August 30 when I signed for Villa it was ups, downs, twists, turns trying to get the move done.
"At first, I thought I was going to Tottenham. There was strong interest there and I was quite happy with that. My family live in Chingford and it's 15 minutes from my home. It suited me going home to Tottenham.
"The longer it went on Daniel Levy got more annoyed and (Albion) tried to squeeze as much money out of me as possible. Eventually, Martin O'Neill joined the party late on and got a deal done.
"I was delighted to sign for Villa, a massive, massive club. The reason it was a loan because it was quite late in the window and something to do with when they wanted the payments.
"Me and Jeremy (Peace) were at loggerheads. I was knocking on his door every day saying I want to leave, I want to leave. I wasn't trying to jump ship, we had an agreement and he turned his back on it. I was glad to get the deal done and was glad to be an Aston Villa player.
"West Brom fans weren't going to happy wherever I went. I was kicking up a fuss, I needed to go but people didn't realise the story. Even if I went to Timbuktu, they were not going to be happy. I was their captain, a good player and they didn't want to lose me.
"The fact it was Villa, it wasn't hard for me anyway. I just saw a few Albion fans around town who gave me some stick!"


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Alert as ruthless 'car cannibals' strike stripping vehicles of their parts

There has been a spate of ‘ car cannibal ’ crime around Solihull since the start of the month .
Ruthless thieves have struck four times in less than a week , leaving one key worker ’ s car with £4,000 worth of damage .
The criminals have stripped cars of their parts on Gloucester Way , Norwich Croft , Wavers Marston and Tudor Croft .
There has been reports on Facebook of other incidents .
One of the first victims , Kim Allcroft , was alerted by a local - who had also had their car attacked- that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gloucester Way , Marston Green , on Saturday morning ( May 2 ) .
The 52-year-old grandmother-of-one said : “ My husband went out for a takeaway on Friday night and everything was fine .
“ Then about 8am on Saturday morning , our doorbell went and it was a woman whose son had his car done too , just further up the road .
“ She had kindly come to tell us .
“ We found half a car .
The registration was still at the back but they had smashed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open the bonnet and took the whole front of my car.
” “ I phoned the police .
There was mine and a Corsa up the road.
” Luckily , Mrs Allcroft , who works in banking and is classed as a key worker , is fully insured but the damage is estimated at £4,000 .
She has no idea when she will get her year-old car back which she needs to care for elderly family members .
She said : “ They have no consideration .
I ’ m doing the shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my mother-in-law because they are high risk .
“ I ’ m a key worker .
I ’ m helping people at this time with their finances.
” A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said “ We are aware of four reports of car cannibalism in Solihull in May .
“ At some point between 7pm on Friday 1 May and 8am Saturday 2 May , the bonnet was taken from a car on Gloucester Way , Marston Green .
“ We were later alerted to three different incidents overnight between Wednesday 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Norwich Croft and Wavers Marston in Marston Green and Tudor Croft , Chelmsey Wood.
” Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat quoting 20SH/105948N/20 , 20SH/106007A/20 , 20SH/105821B/20 or 20SH/102307Q/20 .

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There has been a spate of ‘car cannibal’ crime around Solihull since the start of the month.
Ruthless thieves have struck four times in less than a week, leaving one key worker’s car with £4,000 worth of damage.
The criminals have stripped cars of their parts on Gloucester Way, Norwich Croft, Wavers Marston and Tudor Croft.
There has been reports on Facebook of other incidents.
One of the first victims, Kim Allcroft, was alerted by a local - who had also had their car attacked- that her Peugeot 108 had been ripped apart on Gloucester Way, Marston Green, on Saturday morning (May 2).
The 52-year-old grandmother-of-one said: “My husband went out for a takeaway on Friday night and everything was fine.
“Then about 8am on Saturday morning, our doorbell went and it was a woman whose son had his car done too, just further up the road.
“She had kindly come to tell us.
“We found half a car. The registration was still at the back but they had smashed the passenger side window so they could prop open the bonnet and took the whole front of my car.”
“I phoned the police. There was mine and a Corsa up the road.”
Luckily, Mrs Allcroft, who works in banking and is classed as a key worker, is fully insured but the damage is estimated at £4,000. She has no idea when she will get her year-old car back which she needs to care for elderly family members.
She said: “They have no consideration. I’m doing the shopping for my parents in Kings Heath and my mother-in-law because they are high risk.
“I’m a key worker. I’m helping people at this time with their finances.”
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said “We are aware of four reports of car cannibalism in Solihull in May.
“At some point between 7pm on Friday 1 May and 8am Saturday 2 May, the bonnet was taken from a car on Gloucester Way, Marston Green.
“We were later alerted to three different incidents overnight between Wednesday 6 to today (7 May), on Norwich Croft and Wavers Marston in Marston Green and Tudor Croft, Chelmsey Wood.”
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat quoting 20SH/105948N/20, 20SH/106007A/20, 20SH/105821B/20 or 20SH/102307Q/20.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Beautiful sculpture pays tribute to NHS and social care workers

A touching tribute to frontline NHS staff and social care workers battling the deadly coronavirus has been unveiled in Sandwell .
The angelic four-metre tall sculpture of the winged medical worker – which is on show at Lightwoods Park in Bearwood – pays respect to those fighting Covid-19 .
Sculptor Luke Perry said he created the figure from steel and other metals in his factory in Cradley Heath .
The temporary installation bears the inscription 'Thank you NHS and Care Workers ' and is placed on a key commuter route used by many hospital and care workers travelling to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Wings and Scrubs figure is a private donation and has not been funded by public money .
Luke ’ s long friendship with Oscar Nolan – a paediatric heart consultant at the Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital – and his recent conversations with Oscar about those working for the NHS were the inspiration for the sculpture .
Luke , who lives in Stourbridge , said : “ Like everyone , I have family members who owe their lives to the NHS and I wanted to create a piece of public art that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our health and care workers at this time .
“ It is also a monument to all those who have lost their lives on the frontline fighting the virus and a reminder of how important the NHS is .
This is a marker to all our key workers and everyone fighting this ‘ war ’ and acknowledges their commitment and sacrifices .
“ I have used steel and other metals available in our factory to create the sculpture and I wanted the figure to have wings to symbolise the angelic quality of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would like to thank Sandwell Council for helping to find an ideal location for the sculpture .
“ Lightwoods Park is perfect as many health and care workers travel along the Hagley Road to and from hospitals in Birmingham and on their way to their caring roles , so I hope they will see it and know that their inspirational work is so highly valued by us all.
” Councillor Yvonne Davies , Leader of Sandwell Council and Chair of the Sandwell Health & Wellbeing Board , said : “ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gratitude we all feel to our NHS and care workers and I would like to thank Luke Perry for creating this inspirational piece of public art .
“ We know this is a very challenging time for our health and social care workers .
We hope that when they see this sculpture at Lightwoods Park , either on their way to work or while taking their daily exercise , that it will be a reminder of how much they all mean to us and that we all appreciate the amazing job they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our NHS and care workers – as well as the service of all key workers – is an inspiration to everyone .
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A touching tribute to frontline NHS staff and social care workers battling the deadly coronavirus has been unveiled in Sandwell.
The angelic four-metre tall sculpture of the winged medical worker – which is on show at Lightwoods Park in Bearwood – pays respect to those fighting Covid-19.
Sculptor Luke Perry said he created the figure from steel and other metals in his factory in Cradley Heath.
The temporary installation bears the inscription 'Thank you NHS and Care Workers' and is placed on a key commuter route used by many hospital and care workers travelling to and from Birmingham and the Black Country.
The Wings and Scrubs figure is a private donation and has not been funded by public money.
Luke’s long friendship with Oscar Nolan – a paediatric heart consultant at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital – and his recent conversations with Oscar about those working for the NHS were the inspiration for the sculpture.
Luke, who lives in Stourbridge, said: “Like everyone, I have family members who owe their lives to the NHS and I wanted to create a piece of public art that captures the huge public outpouring of thanks to our health and care workers at this time.
(Image: Sandwell Council)
“It is also a monument to all those who have lost their lives on the frontline fighting the virus and a reminder of how important the NHS is. This is a marker to all our key workers and everyone fighting this ‘war’ and acknowledges their commitment and sacrifices.
“I have used steel and other metals available in our factory to create the sculpture and I wanted the figure to have wings to symbolise the angelic quality of our health and care workers.
“I would like to thank Sandwell Council for helping to find an ideal location for the sculpture.
“Lightwoods Park is perfect as many health and care workers travel along the Hagley Road to and from hospitals in Birmingham and on their way to their caring roles, so I hope they will see it and know that their inspirational work is so highly valued by us all.”
Councillor Yvonne Davies, Leader of Sandwell Council and Chair of the Sandwell Health & Wellbeing Board, said: “This is a wonderful, visual symbol of the gratitude we all feel to our NHS and care workers and I would like to thank Luke Perry for creating this inspirational piece of public art.
“We know this is a very challenging time for our health and social care workers. We hope that when they see this sculpture at Lightwoods Park, either on their way to work or while taking their daily exercise, that it will be a reminder of how much they all mean to us and that we all appreciate the amazing job they are doing.
“The bravery and selflessness of our NHS and care workers – as well as the service of all key workers – is an inspiration to everyone.”


birminghammail--2020-05-07--FA to ditch 22-team Premier League - but it's good news for West Brom

The FA will block any plans for a 22-team Premier League – but will do the same for cancelling relegations from the Premier League .
The Times have reported that powers given to the FA in 1991 , means the governing body would need to consent to any changes to promotion and relegation , as well as changing the number of the teams in the top-flight .
There had been suggestions last month , that Premier League bosses could look into the possibility of awarding West Brom and Leeds United promotion , without relegating anyone in return .
While that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that promotions and relegations will be decided on sporting merit .
With the coronavirus suspension now into its third month , there are fears that some fixtures will not be fulfilled , with 92 games still left to play .
There are issues to resolve at the top and bottom of the division , with the teams in the lower reaches reluctant to continue under proposed plans .
With current social distancing measures , there is little to no chance of spectators attending games , with a plan put to teams that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues .
The report suggests that one team wants relegation scrapped , if they are forced to play in differing conditions .
However , the FA remain committed to supporting the Premier League and will decide the competition on sporting merit , if fixtures are not fulfilled .
Although the definition of sporting merit remains up to interpretation , it means Liverpool will almost certainly win their first title in 30 years , while relegation and European spots will also be decided that way .
It is claimed that one FA board member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'unacceptable ' .
EFL chairman Rick Parry has also suggested that things would get ‘ very messy ’ if three teams are not promoted from the Championship .
Leeds currently sit at the top of the Championship , with Albion trailing by a point – although they do have a healthy cushion over Fulham in third .

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The FA will block any plans for a 22-team Premier League – but will do the same for cancelling relegations from the Premier League.
The Times have reported that powers given to the FA in 1991, means the governing body would need to consent to any changes to promotion and relegation, as well as changing the number of the teams in the top-flight.
There had been suggestions last month, that Premier League bosses could look into the possibility of awarding West Brom and Leeds United promotion, without relegating anyone in return. While that now looks unlikely, it does seem that promotions and relegations will be decided on sporting merit.
With the coronavirus suspension now into its third month, there are fears that some fixtures will not be fulfilled, with 92 games still left to play.
There are issues to resolve at the top and bottom of the division, with the teams in the lower reaches reluctant to continue under proposed plans.
With current social distancing measures, there is little to no chance of spectators attending games, with a plan put to teams that the remaining games will be played at neutral venues.
The report suggests that one team wants relegation scrapped, if they are forced to play in differing conditions.
However, the FA remain committed to supporting the Premier League and will decide the competition on sporting merit, if fixtures are not fulfilled.
Although the definition of sporting merit remains up to interpretation, it means Liverpool will almost certainly win their first title in 30 years, while relegation and European spots will also be decided that way.
It is claimed that one FA board member branded the idea of cancelling relegation as 'unacceptable'.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has also suggested that things would get ‘very messy’ if three teams are not promoted from the Championship.
Leeds currently sit at the top of the Championship, with Albion trailing by a point – although they do have a healthy cushion over Fulham in third.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--FA block plan that would see Villa stay in the Premier League

The Football Association will block any move to make the season null and void , with relegations definitely taking place at the end of the campaign .
The Times have reported that powers given to the FA in 1991 , means the governing body would need to consent to any changes to promotion and relegation , as well as changing the number of the teams in the Premier League .
With the coronavirus suspension now into its third month , there are fears that some fixtures will not be fulfilled , with 92 games still left to play .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bottom of the division , with the teams battling relegation reluctant to continue under proposed plans .
With current social distancing measures , there is little , to no chance of spectators attending games , with a plan put to teams that the remaining games will be played at neutral venues .
Some teams , including Aston Villa have made their position known , with CEO Christian Purslow admitting he would be against Dean Smith ’ s side losing their home advantage in six of their final 10 league games .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants relegation scrapped , if they are forced to play in differing conditions .
However , the FA remain committed to supporting the Premier League and will decide the competition on sporting merit , if fixtures are not fulfilled .
Although the definition of sporting merit remains open to interpretation , it means Liverpool will almost certainly win their first title in 30 years , while relegation and European spots will also be decided that way .
It is claimed that one FA board member branded the idea of cancelling relegation as 'unacceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also suggested that things would get ‘ very messy ’ if three teams are not promoted from the Championship .
Villa find themselves in 19th place in the Premier League , with a game in hand on all of their relegation rivals .

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The Football Association will block any move to make the season null and void, with relegations definitely taking place at the end of the campaign.
The Times have reported that powers given to the FA in 1991, means the governing body would need to consent to any changes to promotion and relegation, as well as changing the number of the teams in the Premier League.
With the coronavirus suspension now into its third month, there are fears that some fixtures will not be fulfilled, with 92 games still left to play.
There are issues to resolve at the top and bottom of the division, with the teams battling relegation reluctant to continue under proposed plans.
With current social distancing measures, there is little, to no chance of spectators attending games, with a plan put to teams that the remaining games will be played at neutral venues.
Some teams, including Aston Villa have made their position known, with CEO Christian Purslow admitting he would be against Dean Smith’s side losing their home advantage in six of their final 10 league games.
The report suggests that one, unnamed team wants relegation scrapped, if they are forced to play in differing conditions.
However, the FA remain committed to supporting the Premier League and will decide the competition on sporting merit, if fixtures are not fulfilled.
Although the definition of sporting merit remains open to interpretation, it means Liverpool will almost certainly win their first title in 30 years, while relegation and European spots will also be decided that way.
It is claimed that one FA board member branded the idea of cancelling relegation as 'unacceptable'.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has also suggested that things would get ‘very messy’ if three teams are not promoted from the Championship.
Villa find themselves in 19th place in the Premier League, with a game in hand on all of their relegation rivals.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Man jailed for snatching sleeping five-year-old from her bed

A sleeping five-year-old was snatched from her bed in the dead of the night by a complete stranger .
The girl was taken by Leejay Cater , who climbed into her Walsall home through her bedroom window in the early hours of August 24 last year .
She was scooped from her bed and put onto a flat roof before Cater jumped from the window after her .
He then picked the screaming child up and jumped almost 8ft to the ground and into a nearby alleyway .
The girl 's mother awoke at 2.15am after hearing her screams and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she saw Cater holding her child , who can not be identified for legal reasons .
Wolverhampton Crown Court was told the girl 's father raced down the stairs after them but 38-year-old Cater dropped the child after making eye contact with the mother .
Cater , of Croxdene Avenue , Bloxwich , pleaded guilty to taking a child so as to remove her from a person having lawful control - but said it was a 'burglary that went wrong ' .
Jonathan Coode , defending , said Cater believed there had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he had intended to steal .
Mr Coode continued : `` He accepts he attempted to burgle that house and he removed the child for a few minutes from her mother 's care but he does n't accept he had the intention to steal that child away from the family for any longer than he did .
He left the child in the alleyway and made his escape .
`` He thought he may have been able to get his hands on some cannabis that night .
He was n't snatching that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic from being rumbled .
`` It was a burglary that went wrong in very unfortunate circumstances .
He does n't want to cause any more distress to anyone , particularly the child and her family . ''
Jailing Cater for five years and nine months at Wolverhampton Crown Court this afternoon , Thursday , May 7 , Judge Rhona Campbell told him : `` What is clear is that in the dead of night you went in through a five-year-old girl 's bedroom window .
Whatever you expected to find , having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and put her on the roof , climbing out after her . ''
The judge continued : `` But you did n't leave her there , you then carried her down onto ground level , risking her safety by carrying her as you jumped seven and three-quarter feet to the ground . ''
She said the youngster was `` confused '' following the incident and had initially thought her father had been playing a prank on her - but was now too scared to have windows open and could no longer sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge said the family were keen to move , despite putting extra security measures in place , and told Cater : `` An entire family 's security and happiness has been wholly undermined by your actions . ''

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A sleeping five-year-old was snatched from her bed in the dead of the night by a complete stranger.
The girl was taken by Leejay Cater, who climbed into her Walsall home through her bedroom window in the early hours of August 24 last year.
She was scooped from her bed and put onto a flat roof before Cater jumped from the window after her. He then picked the screaming child up and jumped almost 8ft to the ground and into a nearby alleyway.
The girl's mother awoke at 2.15am after hearing her screams and rushed to a landing window, where she saw Cater holding her child, who cannot be identified for legal reasons.
Wolverhampton Crown Court was told the girl's father raced down the stairs after them but 38-year-old Cater dropped the child after making eye contact with the mother.
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Cater, of Croxdene Avenue, Bloxwich, pleaded guilty to taking a child so as to remove her from a person having lawful control - but said it was a 'burglary that went wrong'.
Jonathan Coode, defending, said Cater believed there had been a cannabis crop inside the property, which he had intended to steal.
Mr Coode continued: "He accepts he attempted to burgle that house and he removed the child for a few minutes from her mother's care but he doesn't accept he had the intention to steal that child away from the family for any longer than he did. He left the child in the alleyway and made his escape.
"He thought he may have been able to get his hands on some cannabis that night. He wasn't snatching that child for any other reason other than panic from being rumbled.
"It was a burglary that went wrong in very unfortunate circumstances. He doesn't want to cause any more distress to anyone, particularly the child and her family."
Jailing Cater for five years and nine months at Wolverhampton Crown Court this afternoon, Thursday, May 7, Judge Rhona Campbell told him: "What is clear is that in the dead of night you went in through a five-year-old girl's bedroom window. Whatever you expected to find, having woken her up, you picked her up and put her on the roof, climbing out after her."
The judge continued: "But you didn't leave her there, you then carried her down onto ground level, risking her safety by carrying her as you jumped seven and three-quarter feet to the ground."
She said the youngster was "confused" following the incident and had initially thought her father had been playing a prank on her - but was now too scared to have windows open and could no longer sleep alone or in the bedroom.
The judge said the family were keen to move, despite putting extra security measures in place, and told Cater: "An entire family's security and happiness has been wholly undermined by your actions."


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Controversial claim affecting West Brom branded 'ridiculous'

Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills has labelled Gordon Taylor ’ s plan to shorten matches as ‘ idiotic ’ .
In an interview on Tuesday , PFA chief executive Taylor said that football bosses has considered taking the incredible step of shortening the length of games as part of a plan to return to action .
West Brom and Leeds are desperate for the season to resume , with both well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League .
With the coronavirus suspension now stretching into its second month , there is an acceptance amongst many that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in order to complete fixtures .
Taylor told BBC Radio 4 : “ We don ’ t know the future but we do know what propositions have been put , what ideas have been put [ forward ] .
“ The possibility of having more substitutes , games possibly not being the full 45 minutes each way with talks of neutral stadiums .
“ There ’ s lots of things being put forward - try and wait and see what the proposals are .
“ And then have the courtesy to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those and come to a considered view.
” When quizzed on the idea of more substitutes and games being shorter than 90 minutes , Taylor said : “ All I ’ m saying , there ’ s a lot of possibilities .
Ideally you want to keep the integrity of the competition . ''
The claims were quickly dismissed by the Premier League , with sources suggesting it is not under consideration .
And now former Whites star Mills has slammed the suggestion , claiming no evidence or research had gone into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of power , someone who supposedly has considered opinion and a top person in an organisation to come out with a statement like that with no thought , no evidence , no research , nothing from the players whatsoever – ridiculous .
Absolutely ridiculous .
“ People said he got carried away , but if you are the head of the PFA and you are the head of a massively important organization you should not be getting carried away and saying ridiculous statements .
You get paid not to make those statements .
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Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills has labelled Gordon Taylor’s plan to shorten matches as ‘idiotic’.
In an interview on Tuesday, PFA chief executive Taylor said that football bosses has considered taking the incredible step of shortening the length of games as part of a plan to return to action.
West Brom and Leeds are desperate for the season to resume, with both well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
With the coronavirus suspension now stretching into its second month, there is an acceptance amongst many that rules may have to be tinkered with, in order to complete fixtures.
Taylor told BBC Radio 4: “We don’t know the future but we do know what propositions have been put, what ideas have been put [forward].
“The possibility of having more substitutes, games possibly not being the full 45 minutes each way with talks of neutral stadiums.
“There’s lots of things being put forward - try and wait and see what the proposals are.
“And then have the courtesy to let he managers and coaches and players assimilate all those and come to a considered view.”
When quizzed on the idea of more substitutes and games being shorter than 90 minutes, Taylor said: “All I’m saying, there’s a lot of possibilities. Ideally you want to keep the integrity of the competition."
The claims were quickly dismissed by the Premier League, with sources suggesting it is not under consideration. And now former Whites star Mills has slammed the suggestion, claiming no evidence or research had gone into his comments.
“Idiotic idea. Absolutely ridiculous,” Mills told Football Insider.
“For a person of power, someone who supposedly has considered opinion and a top person in an organisation to come out with a statement like that with no thought, no evidence, no research, nothing from the players whatsoever – ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.
“People said he got carried away, but if you are the head of the PFA and you are the head of a massively important organization you should not be getting carried away and saying ridiculous statements. You get paid not to make those statements.”


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Massive queues around every tip open in Birmingham.

Massive queues around every tip open in Birmingham .
As tips reopen in Birmingham , huge queues of traffic formed @ @ @ @ @ were keen to get rip of their rubbish .

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As tips reopen in Birmingham, huge queues of traffic formed for miles around as residents were keen to get rip of their rubbish.
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birminghammail--2020-05-07--Aston Villa hero calls to see if elderly fans are OK in lockdown

Ian Taylor has been lighting up lockdown for Aston Villa supporters stuck indoors - by calling them up for a good old-fashioned chinwag .
The popular ex-Villa midfielder has been spending his afternoons contacting vulnerable - and lonely - Aston Villa fans aged 80 and over .
Tayls , 51 , who has an ambassadorial role at Aston Villa , said : `` Just had a really worthwhile afternoon calling Aston Villa fans over 80 at their homes to see if they ’ re OK in this lockdown period .
Some great conversations about their years watching Villa !
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Taylor was right , with the son of life-long Villa fan Ray , saying : `` My 86 year old , Aston Villa supporting , season ticket holding ( since 1953 ) , War Cup final & Rotterdam attending Dad - in isolation - rings to tell me that Ian Taylor has just rung him at home for a chat - an hour on the phone .
Chuffed to bits he was - what a club . ''
Supporter Terry Jones also had an impromptu call off Villa 's long-serving midfielder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise when Ian Taylor , Aston Villa legend , rang me today .
What a great gesture during the lock-in to have a phone call .
Thanks Ian and all at Villa . ''
Villa supporters reacted in their droves to Taylor 's act of kindness .
Graham Tregale added : `` Ian , your a proper gent and , to top it off , a Villa Legend !
Had many good times travelling from Devon to the Villa to cheers you on .
Respect . ''
Nicki Ingram posted : `` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
UTV . ''
Carl Priest beamed : `` Well done Tayls .
You made my father in law 's day .
UTV . ''

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Ian Taylor has been lighting up lockdown for Aston Villa supporters stuck indoors - by calling them up for a good old-fashioned chinwag.
The popular ex-Villa midfielder has been spending his afternoons contacting vulnerable - and lonely - Aston Villa fans aged 80 and over.
Tayls, 51, who has an ambassadorial role at Aston Villa, said: "Just had a really worthwhile afternoon calling Aston Villa fans over 80 at their homes to see if they’re OK in this lockdown period. Some great conversations about their years watching Villa! What a difference a call makes."
And Taylor was right, with the son of life-long Villa fan Ray, saying: "My 86 year old, Aston Villa supporting, season ticket holding (since 1953), War Cup final & Rotterdam attending Dad - in isolation - rings to tell me that Ian Taylor has just rung him at home for a chat - an hour on the phone. Chuffed to bits he was - what a club."
Supporter Terry Jones also had an impromptu call off Villa's long-serving midfielder. Terry said: "What a great surprise when Ian Taylor, Aston Villa legend, rang me today. What a great gesture during the lock-in to have a phone call. Thanks Ian and all at Villa."
Villa supporters reacted in their droves to Taylor's act of kindness.
Declan Pierce said: "You’re a class act, Tayls."
Conor Greaves put: "Made my Grandad's day!"
Graham Tregale added: "Ian, your a proper gent and, to top it off, a Villa Legend! Had many good times travelling from Devon to the Villa to cheers you on. Respect."
Nicki Ingram posted: "That is so kind Ian. Fair play. UTV."
Carl Priest beamed: "Well done Tayls. You made my father in law's day. UTV."


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Sandwell tip to re-open – here are the open times and new rules

Sandwell Council is reopening a tip in Oldbury next week – but residents are being warned of potential queues .
The household recycling centre in Shidas Lane was closed at the start of the coronavirus outbreak and will reopen on Monday , May 11 .
Residents are advised only to visit if absolutely essential and new rules - including one person per vehicle where possible - have been implemented to protect staff and users .
Councillor Maria Crompton , deputy leader of Sandwell Council , said : “ I am very pleased to announce that the council , working closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can reopen the tip from next week .
“ This is a key waste service we have been working to reinstate and we now feel we are in a position to reopen the service for a limited times during weekdays only .
We will continue to monitor the situation and reassess in the coming weeks .
“ I would like to request that residents be patient as we are expecting the site to be very busy .
Please only visit the site if absolutely essential and remember that because of COVID-19 we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with government guidelines .
“ I would like to remind residents to dispose of garden waste in their green bins as this service is now back up and running on a fortnightly basis .
Please also separate waste and recycling prior to visiting the site .
“ Residents must remain in their vehicles while queuing to help with social distancing and must not leave their vehicles until it necessary to get out to dispose of waste .
“ Please visit no more than once every four weeks until services are up and running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its tips today ( May 7 ) and was immediately greeted by long queues .
Some residents waited five hours to get into a site .
Annette Joyce , Regional Director at Serco , said : “ Our Household Recycling Centre has always received positive feedback from the residents of Sandwell and we ’ re pleased to be able to be in a position to reopen to help residents dispose of waste that isn ’ t safe to store at their properties .
“ We ’ ll need to protect staff as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be implementing social distancing measures such as limiting the number of cars that can enter the site and our operatives won ’ t be able to assist with bulky items .
“ If residents do have to visit the tip , please be patient and follow guidance of our on site operatives , who do a tremendous job.
” What time will the tip be open ?
The Household Recycling Centre ( HRC ) opening times are from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Friday .
The tip will remained closed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What can we expect ?
It is expected the site will be very busy so residents are advised to plan ahead and only make a visit if it is absolutely essential .
Vans , trailers and traders will not be permitted to enter the site and only one person will be permitted in each car , unless bringing a bulky item that requires two people to unload it .
A person registered as having a disability , and carries an authorised Blue Badge , can also bring a second person with them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be from the same household .
Social distancing must be maintained on site at all times , which means the site may operate in a different way to normal .
Staff on site will not be able to assist the public with their waste disposal/unloading .
What do you need to bring ?
Those planning on using the site will need to verify that they live in Sandwell by providing at least two forms of identification , including photo identification , such as their driver ’ s licence , and proof of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill or current council tax summary , which they will be asked to show against closed car windows .
What to do if you have had recent Covid-19 symptoms ?
If households have had COVID-19 symptoms , waste should be left for at least 72 hours before disposal and personal waste should be safely double bagged .
This applies when putting rubbish in household bins and when visiting the HRC .
Find out more about the tip at www.sandwell.gov.uk/tip

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Sandwell Council is reopening a tip in Oldbury next week – but residents are being warned of potential queues.
The household recycling centre in Shidas Lane was closed at the start of the coronavirus outbreak and will reopen on Monday, May 11.
Residents are advised only to visit if absolutely essential and new rules - including one person per vehicle where possible - have been implemented to protect staff and users.
Councillor Maria Crompton, deputy leader of Sandwell Council, said: “I am very pleased to announce that the council, working closely with our environmental services partner Serco, can reopen the tip from next week.
“This is a key waste service we have been working to reinstate and we now feel we are in a position to reopen the service for a limited times during weekdays only. We will continue to monitor the situation and reassess in the coming weeks.
“I would like to request that residents be patient as we are expecting the site to be very busy. Please only visit the site if absolutely essential and remember that because of COVID-19 we will be observing social distances practices in line with government guidelines.
“I would like to remind residents to dispose of garden waste in their green bins as this service is now back up and running on a fortnightly basis. Please also separate waste and recycling prior to visiting the site.
“Residents must remain in their vehicles while queuing to help with social distancing and must not leave their vehicles until it necessary to get out to dispose of waste.
“Please visit no more than once every four weeks until services are up and running properly.”
Neighbouring Birmingham City Council opened its tips today (May 7) and was immediately greeted by long queues. Some residents waited five hours to get into a site.
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Annette Joyce, Regional Director at Serco, said: “Our Household Recycling Centre has always received positive feedback from the residents of Sandwell and we’re pleased to be able to be in a position to reopen to help residents dispose of waste that isn’t safe to store at their properties.
“We’ll need to protect staff as well as residents using the site so we will be implementing social distancing measures such as limiting the number of cars that can enter the site and our operatives won’t be able to assist with bulky items.
“If residents do have to visit the tip, please be patient and follow guidance of our on site operatives, who do a tremendous job.”
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What time will the tip be open?
The Household Recycling Centre (HRC) opening times are from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Friday.
The tip will remained closed on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice.
What can we expect?
It is expected the site will be very busy so residents are advised to plan ahead and only make a visit if it is absolutely essential.
Vans, trailers and traders will not be permitted to enter the site and only one person will be permitted in each car, unless bringing a bulky item that requires two people to unload it.
A person registered as having a disability, and carries an authorised Blue Badge, can also bring a second person with them.
If two people are required, they must be from the same household.
Social distancing must be maintained on site at all times, which means the site may operate in a different way to normal.
Staff on site will not be able to assist the public with their waste disposal/unloading.
What do you need to bring?
Those planning on using the site will need to verify that they live in Sandwell by providing at least two forms of identification, including photo identification, such as their driver’s licence, and proof of address, such as a recent utility bill or current council tax summary, which they will be asked to show against closed car windows.
What to do if you have had recent Covid-19 symptoms?
If households have had COVID-19 symptoms, waste should be left for at least 72 hours before disposal and personal waste should be safely double bagged. This applies when putting rubbish in household bins and when visiting the HRC.
Find out more about the tip at www.sandwell.gov.uk/tip


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Why can we sunbathe on Monday but not on Sunday, Minister?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab struggled as he was asked to explain why strict rules on going outside remain in place over the bank holiday weekend - when there are reports they may be scrapped on Monday .
It highlighted confusion over the government 's message to the public .
A number of newspapers reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a significant easing to restrictions on outdoor activity , including allowing sunbathing , when he makes a statement on Sunday .
But speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Raab stressed that the current strict rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was challenged by Sky News ' Political Editor Beth Rigby , who asked him : `` The Prime Minister said in the Commons yesterday that there will be changes to the lockdown from Monday .
`` And millions of people would have read that that will include more outdoor exercise and sunbathing .
`` And yet today , you 're saying they they must adhere to the lockdown ahead of a statement on Sunday , as we go into this sunny bank holiday weekend .
`` Can you see how the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we sunbathe on Monday but not on Sunday ? ''
Mr Raab gave a lengthy response but struggled to offer an explanation .
First , he talked about Sage , the group of scientists advising the government .
`` In relation to any next changes or any second stage , look , we are going to be guided by the evidence .
`` We 've had updated evidence from SAGE .
There 's further evidence that is coming through .
`` And we obviously have to take those decisions at the right moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He went on to suggest that newspaper reports about an easing of the lockdown might be wrong '' And whatever 's been reported in the newspapers is not a reliable guide to either the evidence that we are getting or the policy decisions that we 'll be taking .
`` So that 's why it 's so important that the Prime minister on Sunday will set out a roadmap . ''
He then said that changes to be announced on Sunday would be `` small '' - but did n't confirm whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end '' I think it 's safe to say that any changes in the short term will be modest , small , incremental and very carefully monitored , and as of now there is no changes . ''
Downing Street officials are thought to be worried that some of today 's news reports have raised expectations of a swift end to the lockdown .
But it follows an announcement by Mr Johnson that come changes will come into effect as soon as Monday .
He told the House of Commons earlier this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we possibly can , to get going with some of these measures on Monday , and I think it will be a good thing if people have an idea of what is coming the following day .
`` That is why I think Sunday - the weekend - is the best time to do it , but of course the House will be fully informed and will have the full opportunity to debate and interrogate me or the Government on that matter . ''

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab struggled as he was asked to explain why strict rules on going outside remain in place over the bank holiday weekend - when there are reports they may be scrapped on Monday.
It highlighted confusion over the government's message to the public.
A number of newspapers reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a significant easing to restrictions on outdoor activity, including allowing sunbathing, when he makes a statement on Sunday. But speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Raab stressed that the current strict rules remain in place over the weekend.
He was challenged by Sky News' Political Editor Beth Rigby, who asked him: "The Prime Minister said in the Commons yesterday that there will be changes to the lockdown from Monday.
"And millions of people would have read that that will include more outdoor exercise and sunbathing.
"And yet today, you're saying they they must adhere to the lockdown ahead of a statement on Sunday, as we go into this sunny bank holiday weekend.
"Can you see how the public will find this really confusing. Do we sunbathe on Monday but not on Sunday?"
Mr Raab gave a lengthy response but struggled to offer an explanation.
First, he talked about Sage, the group of scientists advising the government.
"In relation to any next changes or any second stage, look, we are going to be guided by the evidence.
"We've had updated evidence from SAGE. There's further evidence that is coming through.
"And we obviously have to take those decisions at the right moment in time based on that evidence."
He went on to suggest that newspaper reports about an easing of the lockdown might be wrong
"And whatever's been reported in the newspapers is not a reliable guide to either the evidence that we are getting or the policy decisions that we'll be taking.
"So that's why it's so important that the Prime minister on Sunday will set out a roadmap."
He then said that changes to be announced on Sunday would be "small" - but didn't confirm whether or not the ban on sunbathing would end
"I think it's safe to say that any changes in the short term will be modest, small, incremental and very carefully monitored, and as of now there is no changes."
Downing Street officials are thought to be worried that some of today's news reports have raised expectations of a swift end to the lockdown.
But it follows an announcement by Mr Johnson that come changes will come into effect as soon as Monday.
He told the House of Commons earlier this week: "We will want, if we possibly can, to get going with some of these measures on Monday, and I think it will be a good thing if people have an idea of what is coming the following day.
"That is why I think Sunday - the weekend - is the best time to do it, but of course the House will be fully informed and will have the full opportunity to debate and interrogate me or the Government on that matter."


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Pub's licence suspended after lockdown raid found drinkers

A pub has had its licence suspended after police found drinkers boozing inside during the lockdown , which councillors branded a “ flagrant public nuisance ” .
Officers were called to the Bricklayers Arms in North Edgbaston at 4pm on May 2 and found around three people inside , with alcohol poured into pint glasses and a smell of cigarette smoke , a licensing hearing heard .
A Birmingham City Council licensing sub-committee today ( May 7 ) moved to suspend the licence of the pub in Icknield Port Road following the urgent review called by West Midlands Police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s licence will be held on June 1 .
In addition , the committee stated Jennifer Elizabeth Henry must be removed as the pub ’ s designated premises supervisor ( DPS ) .
The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns , and a solicitor for the company stated at yesterday ’ s hearing it had had limited time to “ establish the facts ” and did not oppose the suspension .
A letter from the police to the committee stated officers arrived at the pub on May 2 after being told people were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 3pm that day .
The meeting heard there was body-worn camera footage from the officers ’ visit to the pub showing individuals inside .
The force said it had received several other reports since March 30 that the pub was open and letting people in .
The Government told all pubs to close on March 20 along with other venues such as nightclubs , theatres , cinemas , gyms and leisure centres .
This was outlined in law in the Health Protection ( Coronavirus Restrictions ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under this new legislation local authorities and the police can close premises that are flouting the closure ban .
A decision notice from the committee states : “ The Covid 19 virus is a pandemic which has required all licensed premises to act responsibly and in accordance with the law , in order to save lives .
“ It was therefore a flagrant public nuisance for any licensed premises to breach the lockdown to open to the public and conduct licensable activities .
“ The sub-committee determined that the causes of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internal management procedures at the premises .
“ Having heard the premises ’ submission , the sub-committee determined that it was both necessary and reasonable to impose the interim step of suspension to address the immediate problems with the premises , namely the likelihood of further serious crime .
“ The sub-committee considered whether it could impose other interim steps , including modification of licence conditions , or exclusion of the sale of alcohol or other licensable activities .
“ Obviously , these were not appropriate in the context of the national lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the removal of the designated premises supervisor was a very important safety feature given that it was this individual who was responsible for the day to day running of the premises , ie .
the decision to defy the lockdown in order to trade as usual .
“ Therefore the risks could only be addressed by the suspension of the licence but also removal of the DPS , pending the full review hearing.
” The sub-commitee hearing was chaired by Cllr Mike Leddy ( Lab ) and also included Cllr Nicky Brennan ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lab ) .
The full review hearing will be held on June 1 at 10am .

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A pub has had its licence suspended after police found drinkers boozing inside during the lockdown, which councillors branded a “flagrant public nuisance”.
Officers were called to the Bricklayers Arms in North Edgbaston at 4pm on May 2 and found around three people inside, with alcohol poured into pint glasses and a smell of cigarette smoke, a licensing hearing heard.
A Birmingham City Council licensing sub-committee today (May 7) moved to suspend the licence of the pub in Icknield Port Road following the urgent review called by West Midlands Police.
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A full review of the pub’s licence will be held on June 1.
In addition, the committee stated Jennifer Elizabeth Henry must be removed as the pub’s designated premises supervisor (DPS).
The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns, and a solicitor for the company stated at yesterday’s hearing it had had limited time to “establish the facts” and did not oppose the suspension.
A letter from the police to the committee stated officers arrived at the pub on May 2 after being told people were being let in through a back entrance since 3pm that day.
The meeting heard there was body-worn camera footage from the officers’ visit to the pub showing individuals inside.
The force said it had received several other reports since March 30 that the pub was open and letting people in.
The Government told all pubs to close on March 20 along with other venues such as nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres.
This was outlined in law in the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020, which came into force on March 26.
Under this new legislation local authorities and the police can close premises that are flouting the closure ban.
A decision notice from the committee states: “The Covid 19 virus is a pandemic which has required all licensed premises to act responsibly and in accordance with the law, in order to save lives.
“It was therefore a flagrant public nuisance for any licensed premises to breach the lockdown to open to the public and conduct licensable activities.
“The sub-committee determined that the causes of the serious crime appeared to originate from unsatisfactory internal management procedures at the premises.
“Having heard the premises’ submission, the sub-committee determined that it was both necessary and reasonable to impose the interim step of suspension to address the immediate problems with the premises, namely the likelihood of further serious crime.
“The sub-committee considered whether it could impose other interim steps, including modification of licence conditions, or exclusion of the sale of alcohol or other licensable activities.
“Obviously, these were not appropriate in the context of the national lockdown.
“However the sub-committee determined that the removal of the designated premises supervisor was a very important safety feature given that it was this individual who was responsible for the day to day running of the premises, ie. the decision to defy the lockdown in order to trade as usual.
“Therefore the risks could only be addressed by the suspension of the licence but also removal of the DPS, pending the full review hearing.”
The sub-commitee hearing was chaired by Cllr Mike Leddy (Lab) and also included Cllr Nicky Brennan (Lab) and Cllr Mary Locke (Lab).
The full review hearing will be held on June 1 at 10am.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Man starts queuing outside  tip at 3am- eight hours before it opened

A 78-year-old man was first in the queue at the tip in Birmingham today by turning up at 3am - EIGHT hours before it was officially due to open .
The pensioner was found patiently queueing in his car for the Lifford Lane site in Kings Norton by the manager who had arrived to open up in the early hours of today ( May 7 ) .
The manager took his rubbish - five bags of garden waste- and sent him on his way home .
A few hours later and long queues began to form from 8.30am with some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recycling centre .
Four out of five recycling centres were reopened by Birmingham City Council today ( May 7 ) after they were closed on March 24 , as lockdown restrictions were enforced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
Police were sent to manage the queues and enforce social distancing .
One woman was ordered away after her trip to the James Road , Tyseley tip , was deemed `` non-essential '' .
Pictures taken at the Lifford Lane tip showed as many as 150 cars lining up to dispose of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 36 , of Northfield , Birmingham , was stuck in her car with her two young children , aged three and five , for more than five hours waiting to get in .
She said : `` It has been an absolute nightmare .
I 've had a kitchen renovation and had some things leftover from that even though we had a skip .
`` You ca n't just leave it so I wanted to get rid of it at the first given opportunity .
I arrived at 10.30am and I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` People are coming in from different directions , so keep nipping in .
Some cars have only been here and hour while people like me have been stuck for hours on end .
`` Its been a battle keeping the kids entertained , the batteries on the phones , the DVD player , the iPads are all dead .
`` I 'm trying to stay positive but I 'm losing the will to live and wish I 'd never bothered now .
It has been horrendous . ''
Another resident Gary Palmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had also been waiting for several hours to get inside to get rid of rubbish he had accumulated during lockdown .
He said : `` We 've been doing a lot of work on the house and garden during lockdown , all those jobs that you put off usually , but do n't have an excuse to anymore .
`` But the problem was all the leftovers .
The household bins only hold so much so we 've been waiting for this day to come .
`` It looks like everyone else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I turned up around 9am .
The queue was well over a mile long .
I was still waiting to get in at 2pm . ''
Cabinet Member for Streets and Parks Councillor John O ’ Shea said : “ We had a 78-year-old bloke in his car on Lifford Lane at 3am waiting for the tip to open , with five bags of garden waste .
“ The manager took the waste off him and sent him off .
It was the right thing to do for that person .
Speaking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he added : “ The police were along James Road in Tyseley to keep an eye on things and they looked in the back of her car and it wasn ’ t essential and they sent her home.
” Coun O ’ Shea asked people to wait until the initial rush was over and return in around 10 days .
He said : “ If you can hold on to it ( waste ) for a couple of weeks until the queues ease , please do .
“ I give it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a normal service.
” All of the sites are operated by Veolia which released a statement today saying the tips had been opened for essential use only .
A statement from Veolia said : “ To ensure the safety of the public and our staff , we are opening for essential use only .
This is for residents who have a problem with storing too much waste or have oils or other hazardous waste at home .
“ Please think carefully before you decide to visit the site .
Non-essential use puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our staff at risk from spreading the infection .
“ Anyone in self-isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must NOT visit under any circumstances .
“ The number of vehicles on-site will be restricted and cars should be driver-only where possible .
“ Extra guidelines in place will cause delays and we ask you to be patient .
Our staff are working hard in difficult circumstances to keep this site operating .
Please treat our staff with respect at all times .
“ We take our responsibility to your health and safety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will be cleaning handrails regularly and closing the site at certain times to allow for thorough cleaning .
Our operatives are following Government and industry guidance on personal hygiene .
”

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A 78-year-old man was first in the queue at the tip in Birmingham today by turning up at 3am - EIGHT hours before it was officially due to open.
The pensioner was found patiently queueing in his car for the Lifford Lane site in Kings Norton by the manager who had arrived to open up in the early hours of today (May 7).
The manager took his rubbish - five bags of garden waste- and sent him on his way home.
A few hours later and long queues began to form from 8.30am with some residents waiting five hours to get into the recycling centre.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Four out of five recycling centres were reopened by Birmingham City Council today (May 7) after they were closed on March 24, as lockdown restrictions were enforced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Police were sent to manage the queues and enforce social distancing. One woman was ordered away after her trip to the James Road, Tyseley tip, was deemed "non-essential".
Pictures taken at the Lifford Lane tip showed as many as 150 cars lining up to dispose of their household waste.
Hospital worker Kerry Fletcher, 36, of Northfield, Birmingham, was stuck in her car with her two young children, aged three and five, for more than five hours waiting to get in.
She said: "It has been an absolute nightmare. I've had a kitchen renovation and had some things leftover from that even though we had a skip.
"You can't just leave it so I wanted to get rid of it at the first given opportunity. I arrived at 10.30am and I'm still waiting to get in now.
"People are coming in from different directions, so keep nipping in. Some cars have only been here and hour while people like me have been stuck for hours on end.
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"Its been a battle keeping the kids entertained, the batteries on the phones, the DVD player, the iPads are all dead.
"I'm trying to stay positive but I'm losing the will to live and wish I'd never bothered now. It has been horrendous."
Another resident Gary Palmer, 44, of Moseley, said he had also been waiting for several hours to get inside to get rid of rubbish he had accumulated during lockdown.
He said: "We've been doing a lot of work on the house and garden during lockdown, all those jobs that you put off usually, but don't have an excuse to anymore.
"But the problem was all the leftovers. The household bins only hold so much so we've been waiting for this day to come.
"It looks like everyone else was in the same position though. I turned up around 9am. The queue was well over a mile long. I was still waiting to get in at 2pm."
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Cabinet Member for Streets and Parks Councillor John O’Shea said: “We had a 78-year-old bloke in his car on Lifford Lane at 3am waiting for the tip to open, with five bags of garden waste.
“The manager took the waste off him and sent him off. It was the right thing to do for that person.
Speaking about the woman sent home from another site, he added: “The police were along James Road in Tyseley to keep an eye on things and they looked in the back of her car and it wasn’t essential and they sent her home.”
Coun O’Shea asked people to wait until the initial rush was over and return in around 10 days.
He said: “If you can hold on to it (waste) for a couple of weeks until the queues ease, please do.
“I give it a week to 10 days and there will be a normal service.”
All of the sites are operated by Veolia which released a statement today saying the tips had been opened for essential use only.
A statement from Veolia said: “To ensure the safety of the public and our staff, we are opening for essential use only. This is for residents who have a problem with storing too much waste or have oils or other hazardous waste at home.
“Please think carefully before you decide to visit the site. Non-essential use puts yourself, other members of the public and our staff at risk from spreading the infection.
“Anyone in self-isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must NOT visit under any circumstances.
“The number of vehicles on-site will be restricted and cars should be driver-only where possible.
“Extra guidelines in place will cause delays and we ask you to be patient. Our staff are working hard in difficult circumstances to keep this site operating. Please treat our staff with respect at all times.
“We take our responsibility to your health and safety and that of our staff very seriously.
“We will be cleaning handrails regularly and closing the site at certain times to allow for thorough cleaning. Our operatives are following Government and industry guidance on personal hygiene.”


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Agent confirms Wolves have 'showed serious interest' in summer transfer

Wolves are showing ‘ serious interest ’ in signing VVV-Venlo full-back Tobias Pachonik , according to the player ’ s @ @ @ @ @ extensively linked with a move to English football last summer , before ultimately joining the @ @ @ @ @ transfer .
According to reports in the Netherlands , PSV and Ajax are both keen @ @ @ @ @ netted one goal and set up three further strikes before the Eredivisie was cancelled last @ @ @ @ @ ’ s agent , Erskin Akan has suggested that the main interest in coming from @ @ @ @ @ both Wolves and Watford keen .
“ It may be true [ about PSV and @ @ @ @ @ clubs did not approach me , ” Akan told Voetbal International ( via Sport Witness @ @ @ @ @ a lot of interest in Tobias .
From the Premier League , among others .
@ @ @ @ @ serious interest.
” Matt Doherty is Wolves ’ undoubted first choice right-back , but has @ @ @ @ @

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Wolves are showing ‘serious interest’ in signing VVV-Venlo full-back Tobias Pachonik, according to the player’s agent.
The 25-year-old was extensively linked with a move to English football last summer, before ultimately joining the Dutch side on a free transfer.
According to reports in the Netherlands, PSV and Ajax are both keen on signing the right-back who netted one goal and set up three further strikes before the Eredivisie was cancelled last month.
However, Pachonik’s agent, Erskin Akan has suggested that the main interest in coming from the Premier League, with both Wolves and Watford keen.
“It may be true [about PSV and Feyenoord], but those clubs did not approach me,” Akan told Voetbal International (via Sport Witness).
“There is a lot of interest in Tobias. From the Premier League, among others. Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers showed serious interest.”
Matt Doherty is Wolves’ undoubted first choice right-back, but has little cover behind him.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Flawed plan involving Aston Villa should never go ahead

It 'd feel like being asked to fight Tyson Fury with one arm tied behind your back .
That 'd be the notion for relegation-threatened Aston Villa - if the Premier League forced through its controversial neutral venue concept .
Under Project Restart , chiefs are looking at finishing the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral grounds to help combat the spread of the virus .
`` Personally I am against it , '' chief executive Christian Purslow outlined this week .
`` We are a club that prides itself on home form .
`` Two-thirds of our wins this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left .
Giving up that advantage is a massive decision and I would n't agree to it unless the circumstances are right .
My duty is to my club . ''
You simply can not disagree , either .
Ten Premier League clubs have played TWO more home fixtures than Villa , while the club 's direct relegation rivals have all played a home game more .
How is that fair ?
Heck , Villa have won the same amount of games at home ( 5 ) as sixth-place Wolves who 've played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have at Villa Park .
It 's just mental to suggest Villa should be forced to see out their remaining six home games at a neutral venue .
Talk about a short straw .
Anyway , as Purslow stressed , it 's the health and wellbeing of players that 's most important here .
They 've all got to a : agree to play , b : be tested and c : test negative .
You just wonder how some of Villa 's players with young children would feel about playing again given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There 's just so many ramifications that are up in the air at present .
The Premier League is basically suggesting two squads confine themselves in a hotel prior to facing off at a neutral stadium .
That 's the gist of it .
Then , should Villa struggle without home advantage , it 'd be see you later , back down the Championship you go .
The mind boggles .
It just ca n't happen .
What about if a Premier League player tests positive during the first round of testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
I could just go on and on all day long .
The Premier League must be patient and wait for normality to resume once this deadly disease is gone once and for all .
If that means next month or next year , then so be it .
What they ca n't do is come up with a half-soaked plan just for the sake of it .

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It'd feel like being asked to fight Tyson Fury with one arm tied behind your back.
That'd be the notion for relegation-threatened Aston Villa - if the Premier League forced through its controversial neutral venue concept.
Under Project Restart, chiefs are looking at finishing the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral grounds to help combat the spread of the virus.
"Personally I am against it," chief executive Christian Purslow outlined this week. "We are a club that prides itself on home form.
"Two-thirds of our wins this season came at home. We have six left. Giving up that advantage is a massive decision and I wouldn't agree to it unless the circumstances are right. My duty is to my club."
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You simply cannot disagree, either. Ten Premier League clubs have played TWO more home fixtures than Villa, while the club's direct relegation rivals have all played a home game more. How is that fair?
Heck, Villa have won the same amount of games at home (5) as sixth-place Wolves who've played TWO games more at Molineux than Villa have at Villa Park.
It's just mental to suggest Villa should be forced to see out their remaining six home games at a neutral venue. Talk about a short straw.
Anyway, as Purslow stressed, it's the health and wellbeing of players that's most important here. They've all got to a: agree to play, b: be tested and c: test negative.
You just wonder how some of Villa's players with young children would feel about playing again given the stark threat of the invisible illness.
There's just so many ramifications that are up in the air at present.
The Premier League is basically suggesting two squads confine themselves in a hotel prior to facing off at a neutral stadium. That's the gist of it.
Then, should Villa struggle without home advantage, it'd be see you later, back down the Championship you go. The mind boggles. It just can't happen.
What about if a Premier League player tests positive during the first round of testing. How would opposition players feel then? I could just go on and on all day long.
The Premier League must be patient and wait for normality to resume once this deadly disease is gone once and for all. If that means next month or next year, then so be it. What they can't do is come up with a half-soaked plan just for the sake of it.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Dominic Raab explains why coronavirus restrictions must continue

Ending `` social distancing '' now would allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly and overwhelm the NHS , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has warned .
He was speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference in advance of Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's statement on Sunday , when the Prime Minister will publish plans for ending the lockdown .
Mr Raab warned there would be a `` second peak '' of the virus , which is still killing hundreds of people each day , if people stopped taking precautions .
He warned : `` If people abandon social distancing ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exponential rate .
That will lead to a second peak which would threaten the NHS , it would trigger another lockdown which would promolong the economic pain . ''
And he said that any restrictions that are lifted could be reimposed if people break the rules .
`` If people do n't follow the rules or if the R [ rate of infection ] level goes back up , we will tighten the restrictions again .
We will always retain the option to do so . ''
And he warned : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains deadly and infectious . ''
The official number of deaths from the covid-19 coronavirus in the UK is now 30,615 people .
Downing Street attempted has to play down expectations , after some of Thursday 's media reports suggested major changes to the lockdown were on the cards .
Speaking at a meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday morning , Mr Johnson said : `` We are not going to do anything that risks a second peak .
We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guided at every step by the science and the data .
And we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures , and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required .
And his spokesman told journalists : `` Any easement to the guidelines next week will be very limited . ''
Mr Johnson will deliver a statement outlining his `` roadmap '' for reducing the lockdownat 7pm on Sunday , and will not take questions from the media .
It also appears that the detailed roadmap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans and the reasoning behind them , wo n't be published until Monday , when Mr Johnson will make a statement to Parliament .
Downing Street refused to comment on specific reports on Thursday , such as suggestions that people would be allowed unlimited outdoor exercise or to go sunbathing , or that pub gardens could re-open .
However , the spokesman highlighted evidence showing there is a lower risk of transmission outdoors compared to indoors .
This could suggest that the Prime Minister is planning to announce some rules on outside activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman stressed that social distancing rules `` remain in place '' and people still needed to obey them over the Bank Holiday weekend .
Downing Street also confirmed previous comments that while the lockdown will be slowly reduced on a nationwide basis , restrictions could be re-introduced in specific areas if they see a spike in covid-19 coronavirus cases .
And one of the Government 's scientific advisers said Ministers will will stick to simple messaging as it eases the lockdown , telling people they can go out more but must stay two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of health psychology at the University of Bristol and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said : `` We just have to handle it very , very carefully , and make sure that the messages that go out are that if we just try to go back to normal , the only thing that ’ s going to happen is that the virus will start up again .
“ With the first little baby step we ’ re going to take , we think the message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is : you can go out more as long as you can stay apart from people . ''
In an indication of the impact the lockdown is having on the economy , industry bosses warned up to 15,000 pubs could permanently close if they are not allowed to reopen until the end of September .
Emma McClarkin , chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association , said the coronavirus pandemic had been “ devastating ” for the sector .

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Ending "social distancing" now would allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly and overwhelm the NHS, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has warned.
He was speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference in advance of Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's statement on Sunday, when the Prime Minister will publish plans for ending the lockdown.
Mr Raab warned there would be a "second peak" of the virus, which is still killing hundreds of people each day, if people stopped taking precautions.
He warned: "If people abandon social distancing ... the virus will grow again at an exponential rate. That will lead to a second peak which would threaten the NHS, it would trigger another lockdown which would promolong the economic pain."
And he said that any restrictions that are lifted could be reimposed if people break the rules.
"If people don't follow the rules or if the R [rate of infection] level goes back up, we will tighten the restrictions again. We will always retain the option to do so."
And he warned: "The virus is not beaten yet. It remains deadly and infectious."
The official number of deaths from the covid-19 coronavirus in the UK is now 30,615 people.
Downing Street attempted has to play down expectations, after some of Thursday's media reports suggested major changes to the lockdown were on the cards.
Speaking at a meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday morning, Mr Johnson said: "We are not going to do anything that risks a second peak. We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and to save lives.
"We will be guided at every step by the science and the data. And we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures, and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required.
And his spokesman told journalists: "Any easement to the guidelines next week will be very limited."
Mr Johnson will deliver a statement outlining his "roadmap" for reducing the lockdownat 7pm on Sunday, and will not take questions from the media.
It also appears that the detailed roadmap document, setting out Mr Johnson's plans and the reasoning behind them, won't be published until Monday, when Mr Johnson will make a statement to Parliament.
Downing Street refused to comment on specific reports on Thursday, such as suggestions that people would be allowed unlimited outdoor exercise or to go sunbathing, or that pub gardens could re-open.
However, the spokesman highlighted evidence showing there is a lower risk of transmission outdoors compared to indoors. This could suggest that the Prime Minister is planning to announce some rules on outside activity might be relaxed.
Mr Johnson's spokesman stressed that social distancing rules "remain in place" and people still needed to obey them over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Downing Street also confirmed previous comments that while the lockdown will be slowly reduced on a nationwide basis, restrictions could be re-introduced in specific areas if they see a spike in covid-19 coronavirus cases.
And one of the Government's scientific advisers said Ministers will will stick to simple messaging as it eases the lockdown, telling people they can go out more but must stay two metres apart.
Lucy Yardley, professor of health psychology at the University of Bristol and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said: "We just have to handle it very, very carefully, and make sure that the messages that go out are that if we just try to go back to normal, the only thing that’s going to happen is that the virus will start up again.
“With the first little baby step we’re going to take, we think the message can still be fairly simple, which is: you can go out more as long as you can stay apart from people."
In an indication of the impact the lockdown is having on the economy, industry bosses warned up to 15,000 pubs could permanently close if they are not allowed to reopen until the end of September.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said the coronavirus pandemic had been “devastating” for the sector.


birminghammail--2020-05-07--President reveals Liverpool want to sign Villa target Milot Rashica

Liverpool want to sign Aston Villa transfer target Milot Rashica , according to the president of the Kosovan Football Federation .
Liverpool , along with Villa and Wolves , have been credited with an interest in bringing the forward to the Premier League .
As well as the English trio , RB Leipzig have also been linked , with the suggestion the player would prefer to stay in the Bundesliga .
In the January window , it is understood that a number of teams were interested , but no club were willing to meet Bremen ’ s €38m asking price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should Bremen be relegated at the end of this season , his release clause will drop to a reported €15m .
And the head of the KFF , Agim Amedi has now suggested that Liverpool ‘ want him ’ , although there are a number of suitors .
“ There are many requests for him , ” Amedi told Syri TV .
“ I know that Liverpool in the Premier League want him , but also Leipzig in the Bundesliga .
“ I am sure that he will be advised in the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player ’ s agent , Altin Lala , recently fuelled speculation by claiming that he anticipates a move in the near future for his client .
“ Before the coronavirus crisis , we were in contact with some clubs - including those from the Bundesliga , ” he told Sport1 .
“ At the moment , everything is standing still .
I am sure that soon , when we are back to normal , there will be movement on the topic and something will definitely happen .
“ It is clear that until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concentrate entirely on staying up with Werder Bremen .
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Liverpool want to sign Aston Villa transfer target Milot Rashica, according to the president of the Kosovan Football Federation.
Liverpool, along with Villa and Wolves, have been credited with an interest in bringing the forward to the Premier League.
As well as the English trio, RB Leipzig have also been linked, with the suggestion the player would prefer to stay in the Bundesliga.
In the January window, it is understood that a number of teams were interested, but no club were willing to meet Bremen’s €38m asking price.
It has recently been reported that should Bremen be relegated at the end of this season, his release clause will drop to a reported €15m.
And the head of the KFF, Agim Amedi has now suggested that Liverpool ‘want him’, although there are a number of suitors.
“There are many requests for him,” Amedi told Syri TV. “I know that Liverpool in the Premier League want him, but also Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
“I am sure that he will be advised in the best way to make his decision.”
The player’s agent, Altin Lala, recently fuelled speculation by claiming that he anticipates a move in the near future for his client.
“Before the coronavirus crisis, we were in contact with some clubs - including those from the Bundesliga,” he told Sport1.
“At the moment, everything is standing still. I am sure that soon, when we are back to normal, there will be movement on the topic and something will definitely happen.
“It is clear that until the end of the season Milot will concentrate entirely on staying up with Werder Bremen.”


birminghammail--2020-05-07--Villa evening headlines as Rashica rumour rolls on

Here are the Aston Villa evening headlines for Thursday May 7 .
Aston Villa are still chasing Werder Bremen striker Milot Rashica – but will need to act fast if they ’ re to beat Liverpool to his signature .
German media reports suggest that the 23-year-old has a relegation release clause of just €15million ( £13m ) in his contract – and a standard release clause of €38million ( £33m ) .
But both are thought to expire in the middle of June , meaning interested clubs need to get their offers in .
Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is not certain he will go in the summer .
To do this , something must be found first which suits both sides , but we are not dreamers either.
” One of Dean Smith ’ s rumoured transfer targets is adamant he wants to seal a move to Villa Park as soon as possible .
Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama has also been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United – but the 26-year-old has made it clear that Aston Villa are the only team for him .
He suffered knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congo in November , meaning he could not make any move during the January transfer window .
The transfer fee could be around £11m following his fine form in the Super Lig this season .
Aston Villa will not be asked to vote on proposals for the Premier League ’ s Project Restart proposals .
Reports suggest that there will be no formal ballot taken as clubs discuss ways in which the 2019-20 season might conclude .
One idea was that games might take place at neutral venues as from June – but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Hove Albion ’ s Paul Barber have already expressed their opposition to that plan .
Purslow told talkSPORT this week : “ Personally I am against it .
We are a club that prides itself on home form .
“ Two-thirds of our wins this season came at home .
We have six left .
Giving up that advantage is a massive decision and I would n't agree to it unless the circumstances are right .
My duty is to my club.
” Christian Purslow might be up for the idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relegation – but one former Aston Villa star is definitely not .
Darren Bent has criticised the chief executive for his comments suggesting that the current season should be concluded without the threat of demotion .
“ Listen , if there ’ s not going to be any relegation there ’ s no point finishing the season , ” Bent told Football Insider .
“ What , are the rest going to be friendlies ?
There ’ s no point in that .
I think Rick Parry said it , and I agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can you imagine if there ’ s no relegation , the effect it will have on League Two , League One and the Championship ? ''

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Here are the Aston Villa evening headlines for Thursday May 7.
Villa in chase for Rashica
Aston Villa are still chasing Werder Bremen striker Milot Rashica – but will need to act fast if they’re to beat Liverpool to his signature.
German media reports suggest that the 23-year-old has a relegation release clause of just €15million (£13m) in his contract – and a standard release clause of €38million (£33m).
But both are thought to expire in the middle of June, meaning interested clubs need to get their offers in.
Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann told German media outlet Deichstube: “It is not certain he will go in the summer. To do this, something must be found first which suits both sides, but we are not dreamers either.”
Defender wants Villa move
One of Dean Smith’s rumoured transfer targets is adamant he wants to seal a move to Villa Park as soon as possible.
Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama has also been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United – but the 26-year-old has made it clear that Aston Villa are the only team for him.
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He suffered knee ligament damage on international duty for DR Congo in November, meaning he could not make any move during the January transfer window.
The transfer fee could be around £11m following his fine form in the Super Lig this season.
No vote from Villa
Aston Villa will not be asked to vote on proposals for the Premier League’s Project Restart proposals.
Reports suggest that there will be no formal ballot taken as clubs discuss ways in which the 2019-20 season might conclude.
One idea was that games might take place at neutral venues as from June – but Villa chief executive Christian Purslow and Brighton and Hove Albion’s Paul Barber have already expressed their opposition to that plan.
Purslow told talkSPORT this week: “Personally I am against it. We are a club that prides itself on home form.
“Two-thirds of our wins this season came at home. We have six left. Giving up that advantage is a massive decision and I wouldn't agree to it unless the circumstances are right. My duty is to my club.”
Star blasts Purslow
Christian Purslow might be up for the idea of the Premier League being completed with no relegation – but one former Aston Villa star is definitely not.
Darren Bent has criticised the chief executive for his comments suggesting that the current season should be concluded without the threat of demotion.
“Listen, if there’s not going to be any relegation there’s no point finishing the season,” Bent told Football Insider.
“What, are the rest going to be friendlies? There’s no point in that. I think Rick Parry said it, and I agree with what he’s saying, can you imagine if there’s no relegation, the effect it will have on League Two, League One and the Championship?"