birminghammail--2020-03-10--Therapy dog stolen from girl, 12, with autism found dead in lay-by

A therapy dog stolen from a 12-year-old girl with autism has been found dead .
Leicestershire Police said the Dalmatian , named Lottie , was taken from Chloe Hopkins 's home in Ashby Road , Peatling Parva , on December 1 .
The dog was found in a lay-by in Peatling Road , Countesthorpe , on Sunday morning .
Posting about Lottie 's death on the Facebook appeal group , originally set up to find the therapy dog , Chloe 's mother Gemma said : `` This is something I 'd never thought I 'd have to post .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunk in .
`` Yesterday morning we got the call we did n't want , Lottie has been found but passed away .
`` Having to identify her was the hardest thing I 've done by miles and I can not thank everyone enough for the shares of posters via social media and I 've now got to break my 12-year-old 's heart tonight .
`` We are all heart broken , we never wanted this ending , we kept hopeful .
Confirming the details of the case , Pc Robin Bonell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sadly , we have been told that Lottie has been found dead .
We have spoken to her owner to offer support and they have asked to be left alone at this time .
`` We are continuing with our investigation into the burglary .
I would still like to speak to anyone who may have information but has not yet contacted police .
`` I 'm particularly keen to speak to anyone who was driving along Peatling Road on Sunday morning .
Did you notice anyone in a lay-by who was acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that caught your attention ?
Do you have a dashcam installed in your vehicle ?
`` Any details you 're able to provide , no matter how insignificant you think they may be , could help with our investigation . ''

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A therapy dog stolen from a 12-year-old girl with autism has been found dead.
Leicestershire Police said the Dalmatian, named Lottie, was taken from Chloe Hopkins's home in Ashby Road, Peatling Parva, on December 1.
The dog was found in a lay-by in Peatling Road, Countesthorpe, on Sunday morning.
Posting about Lottie's death on the Facebook appeal group, originally set up to find the therapy dog, Chloe's mother Gemma said: "This is something I'd never thought I'd have to post. In fact I'm not sure it has sunk in.
"Yesterday morning we got the call we didn't want, Lottie has been found but passed away.
"Having to identify her was the hardest thing I've done by miles and I cannot thank everyone enough for the shares of posters via social media and I've now got to break my 12-year-old's heart tonight.
"We are all heart broken, we never wanted this ending, we kept hopeful.
"Goodbye my crazy bunch of spots. R.I.P Lottie."
Confirming the details of the case, Pc Robin Bonell, the investigating officer, said: "Sadly, we have been told that Lottie has been found dead. We have spoken to her owner to offer support and they have asked to be left alone at this time.
"We are continuing with our investigation into the burglary. I would still like to speak to anyone who may have information but has not yet contacted police.
"I'm particularly keen to speak to anyone who was driving along Peatling Road on Sunday morning. Did you notice anyone in a lay-by who was acting in a manner that seemed unusual or that caught your attention? Do you have a dashcam installed in your vehicle?
"Any details you're able to provide, no matter how insignificant you think they may be, could help with our investigation."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Absolute disgrace' - Chelsea fans are fuming at this Aston Villa update

Chelsea fans are absolutely furious with the decision to appoint Anthony Taylor as the referee for Saturday ’ s visit to Aston Villa .
Frank Lampard ’ s side make the trip to Villa Park , with both teams desperate for the points for very different reasons .
The Blues can help consolidate their Champions League position with a win , whilst a victory for Villa will go a long way to securing their Premier League status .
But the Stamford Bridge faithful are convinced Villa have the upper hand for this weekend ’ s game , with Taylor being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man in charge of their controversial defeat to Manchester United last month .
Harry Maguire was spared a red card after appearing to kick Michy Batshuayi in front of the Chelsea bench .
He was also given the benefit of the doubt by VAR Chris Kavanagh , who will be the official overseeing Saturday ’ s game from Stockley Park .
It ’ s a quirk of fate that has led to some more paranoid Chelsea fans , to think their could be an agenda against them .
@ eata8ball : The Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get United into the Champions League .
@ Loftus12Cheek : How can these be ever paired together after the shambles they have had .
@ ThatIgoBoyYo : I think they are contriving to get Manchester United into Top 4 the lot of them.. Absolute disgrace from FA.. @ 1985Roy : That is totally ridiculous .
Taylor looking for a hat trick of rubbish performances .
@ LeonDuke : Same official that incorrectly awarded Watford a penalty .
Same official that gave a free kick against Alonso for getting his head kicked off against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t send off Maguire !
@ FA How !
?
@ ThomasR66 : We are in trouble @ Kryptodeno : There is a campaign against Chelsea

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Chelsea fans are absolutely furious with the decision to appoint Anthony Taylor as the referee for Saturday’s visit to Aston Villa.
Frank Lampard’s side make the trip to Villa Park, with both teams desperate for the points for very different reasons.
The Blues can help consolidate their Champions League position with a win, whilst a victory for Villa will go a long way to securing their Premier League status.
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But the Stamford Bridge faithful are convinced Villa have the upper hand for this weekend’s game, with Taylor being in the middle.
He was the man in charge of their controversial defeat to Manchester United last month. Harry Maguire was spared a red card after appearing to kick Michy Batshuayi in front of the Chelsea bench.
He was also given the benefit of the doubt by VAR Chris Kavanagh, who will be the official overseeing Saturday’s game from Stockley Park.
It’s a quirk of fate that has led to some more paranoid Chelsea fans, to think their could be an agenda against them.
@eata8ball: The Premier League are doing everything they can to get United into the Champions League.
@Loftus12Cheek: How can these be ever paired together after the shambles they have had.
@ThatIgoBoyYo: I think they are contriving to get Manchester United into Top 4 the lot of them.. Absolute disgrace from FA..
@Supratik_Das: Conspiracy is a real thing
@Spoons201: That’s a defeat then
@1985Roy: That is totally ridiculous. Taylor looking for a hat trick of rubbish performances.
@LeonDuke: Same official that incorrectly awarded Watford a penalty. Same official that gave a free kick against Alonso for getting his head kicked off against Spurs. Same pair that didn’t send off Maguire! @FA How!?
@ThomasR66: We are in trouble
@Kryptodeno: There is a campaign against Chelsea


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday March 10

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across @ @ @ @ @ sum of money could buy you a new home , nice car , several world @ @ @ @ @ the life you 've always dreamed of .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ .
Millionaire Maker Selection - one UK millionaire has been created : ZCJX91208 .
If @ @ @ @ @ it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won , any additional money @ @ @ @ @ over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the @ @ @ @ @ are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .
This can happen four times @ @ @ @ @ be won .
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won , the @ @ @ @ @ any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would @ @ @ @ @ highest tier where there are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The huge sum of money could buy you a new home, nice car, several world trips and you could live the life you've always dreamed of.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 23, 43, 30, 11, 37.
Lucky Stars are: 05, 12.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £35 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection - one UK millionaire has been created: ZCJX91208.
The Thunderball winning numbers are: 02, 06, 07, 10, 34.
The Thunderball is 11.
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If it reaches this level, it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won, any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).
This can happen four times before the €190 million must be won.
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won, the entire €190 million - plus any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would roll down to the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Brit who has been stockpiling for two years says he has been 'vindicated' by coronavirus

Meet the Brit who has spent TWO YEARS stockpiling toilet paper - who now claims the coronavirus outbreak has `` vindicated '' his paranoia .
Andy Golden , from Hyde , in Greater Manchester , says he is 'always preparing for the worst ' .
It comes as some food banks are starting to run out of basics and are rationing out parcels amid stockpiling and a fall in donations during the coronavirus outbreak , reports the Manchester Evening News .
The DJ and bar owner has stocked toothpaste in his garage , as well as cotton wool , hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laundry detergent and prosecco .
He said : “ I do it out of fear of this kind of thing happening .
“ I ’ m quite paranoid about stuff , and look what ’ s happening now .
“ My girlfriend has always made fun of me if I come home with 200 toilet rolls , but now she ’ s saying I ’ m right to do that because we don ’ t want to be involved in a scrap in Tesco at the moment.
” He continued : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanitiser anyway .
But when this all came out I did stock up on food , long-life stuff like milk and pasta .
“ I disagree with people taking every single item on the shelf , I think that ’ s pretty selfish .
“ But , at the same time , I do worry about people doing absolutely nothing.
” Andy says he is particularly worried about coronavirus because he has a rare long-term health condition called myasthenia gravis , which causes muscle weakness .
Andy says he is `` arguably paranoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared and started stockpiling . ''
He continued : “ My immune system is suppressed and I am on medication , so I am one of the high-risk people anyway .
“ If I catch a type of virus or flu , it ’ s bad news because I ’ m taking medication to get rid of antibodies out of my system , so I do struggle to fight off even the common cold .
“ It ’ s one of the reasons I stockpile the cleaning stuff.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` behave responsibly and think about others '' when purchasing supplies .
He added that the Government is `` certainly confident that we have fantastic supply chains '' .
Last week leading members of the food industry told Mr Eustice a relaxation of curfews would help retailers to respond to increased consumer demand .
The measures would mean food retailers can increase the frequency of deliveries to their stores and move stocks from warehouses across the country to replenish shelves .
The current rules , which mean deliveries are prohibited overnight , would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government added that it is `` looking closely '' at measures to ensure supply chains continue to function as normal , and that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps `` stands ready '' to implement existing rules that allow for drivers ' hours to be extended to help respond to emergency situations .

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Meet the Brit who has spent TWO YEARS stockpiling toilet paper - who now claims the coronavirus outbreak has "vindicated" his paranoia.
Andy Golden, from Hyde, in Greater Manchester, says he is 'always preparing for the worst'.
It comes as some food banks are starting to run out of basics and are rationing out parcels amid stockpiling and a fall in donations during the coronavirus outbreak, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The DJ and bar owner has stocked toothpaste in his garage, as well as cotton wool, hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes, mouthwash, laundry detergent and prosecco.
(Image: Andy Golden)
He said: “I do it out of fear of this kind of thing happening.
“I’m quite paranoid about stuff, and look what’s happening now.
“My girlfriend has always made fun of me if I come home with 200 toilet rolls, but now she’s saying I’m right to do that because we don’t want to be involved in a scrap in Tesco at the moment.”
He continued: “I already had stocks of soap and hand sanitiser anyway. But when this all came out I did stock up on food, long-life stuff like milk and pasta.
“I disagree with people taking every single item on the shelf, I think that’s pretty selfish.
“But, at the same time, I do worry about people doing absolutely nothing.”
(Image: Andy Golden)
Andy says he is particularly worried about coronavirus because he has a rare long-term health condition called myasthenia gravis, which causes muscle weakness.
Andy says he is "arguably paranoid about everything, hence why I stay prepared and started stockpiling."
(Image: Andy Golden)
He continued: “My immune system is suppressed and I am on medication, so I am one of the high-risk people anyway.
“If I catch a type of virus or flu, it’s bad news because I’m taking medication to get rid of antibodies out of my system, so I do struggle to fight off even the common cold.
“It’s one of the reasons I stockpile the cleaning stuff.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against stockpiling, urging people to "behave responsibly and think about others" when purchasing supplies.
He added that the Government is "certainly confident that we have fantastic supply chains".
Last week leading members of the food industry told Mr Eustice a relaxation of curfews would help retailers to respond to increased consumer demand.
The measures would mean food retailers can increase the frequency of deliveries to their stores and move stocks from warehouses across the country to replenish shelves.
The current rules, which mean deliveries are prohibited overnight, would be temporarily relaxed under the plans.
The Government added that it is "looking closely" at measures to ensure supply chains continue to function as normal, and that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps "stands ready" to implement existing rules that allow for drivers' hours to be extended to help respond to emergency situations.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Chelsea have issued this coronavirus update for Aston Villa clash

Chelsea have confirmed that currently , their supporters will face no restrictions for Saturday 's visit to Aston Villa .
On Tuesday , it was announced that their Champions League second leg with Bayern Munich would be postponed , amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak .
Fans will not be granted access to the Allianz Arena and have been advised not to travel after local German authorities took the decision to prevent potential spread of the virus at large public events .
At present , the Premier League will not be following suit after the UK government decided against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitehall .
However , it has been claimed that the situation could change and a number of clubs in England are preparing to play fixtures without fans in the coming weeks .
In a statement released on their official website Chelsea reassured fans that they are currently free to attend the match against Villa if they have tickets .
The statement read : `` Presently there are no restrictions on Chelsea fans attending our Premier League match at Aston Villa on Saturday . ''
Leagues across Europe have been disrupted , with Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contain the virus .

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Chelsea have confirmed that currently, their supporters will face no restrictions for Saturday's visit to Aston Villa.
On Tuesday, it was announced that their Champions League second leg with Bayern Munich would be postponed, amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak.
Fans will not be granted access to the Allianz Arena and have been advised not to travel after local German authorities took the decision to prevent potential spread of the virus at large public events.
At present, the Premier League will not be following suit after the UK government decided against the action in Monday's COBRA meeting in Whitehall.
However, it has been claimed that the situation could change and a number of clubs in England are preparing to play fixtures without fans in the coming weeks.
In a statement released on their official website Chelsea reassured fans that they are currently free to attend the match against Villa if they have tickets.
The statement read: "Presently there are no restrictions on Chelsea fans attending our Premier League match at Aston Villa on Saturday."
Leagues across Europe have been disrupted, with Spain, France and Italy all taking measures to contain the virus.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Cadbury launch Crunchie Mini Eggs for Easter and they sound incredible

Every Easter , Brummies will line the supermarket aisles stocking up on chocolate eggs .
Birmingham loves an Easter egg - and why would n't we ?
We are the home of Cadbury , of course .
The Bournville based chocolate giant will roll out scores of eggs each March and April - from Dairy Milk and Twirl varieties to Wispa favourites .
But this year , Cadbury has unveiled an absolute game changer in the form of the Crunchie Mini Egg .
Cadbury describes the must-have product as `` delicious milk chocolate Easter eggs with golden honeycomb Crunchie pieces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy on the GB Gifts website , where they currently cost £5.99 for a 125g bag .
The eggs are currently out of stock on the website , but they are due to be restocked in two days ' time on 12 March , reports the Manchester Evening News .
Recently , the Bournville based chocolatier confirmed it was bringing back a 1970s chocolate which left fans raving and in a frenzy on social media .
And after the confirmation the Bournville Old Jamaica bar would return , the Metro now reports Cadbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our shelves .
Cadbury is offering a Creme Egg trifle at selected supermarkets – for just £3.50 .
The firm ’ s limited edition Layers of Joy trifle is `` a layered sharing dessert with Cadbury milk chocolate , chocolate mousse , chocolate chip cookie and fondant dessert with a creamy topping '' , the company says .
GoodToKnow , meanwhile , reports fans on Facebook have been left utterly delighted with the reveal from the firm , which is owned by US brand Mondelez .
`` This looks so good , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , '' a second concurred .
The trifle has been spotted at Asda , and a commenter revealed that it ’ s also been found in Morrisons too .

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Every Easter, Brummies will line the supermarket aisles stocking up on chocolate eggs.
Birmingham loves an Easter egg - and why wouldn't we? We are the home of Cadbury, of course.
The Bournville based chocolate giant will roll out scores of eggs each March and April - from Dairy Milk and Twirl varieties to Wispa favourites.
But this year, Cadbury has unveiled an absolute game changer in the form of the Crunchie Mini Egg.
(Image: GB Gifts)
Cadbury describes the must-have product as "delicious milk chocolate Easter eggs with golden honeycomb Crunchie pieces."
The treats are available to buy on the GB Gifts website , where they currently cost £5.99 for a 125g bag.
The eggs are currently out of stock on the website, but they are due to be restocked in two days' time on 12 March, reports the Manchester Evening News .
Recently, the Bournville based chocolatier confirmed it was bringing back a 1970s chocolate which left fans raving and in a frenzy on social media.
And after the confirmation the Bournville Old Jamaica bar would return, the Metro now reports Cadbury’s Crème Egg trifle is back on our shelves.
Cadbury is offering a Creme Egg trifle at selected supermarkets – for just £3.50.
The firm’s limited edition Layers of Joy trifle is "a layered sharing dessert with Cadbury milk chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie and fondant dessert with a creamy topping", the company says.
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GoodToKnow , meanwhile, reports fans on Facebook have been left utterly delighted with the reveal from the firm, which is owned by US brand Mondelez.
"This looks so good," wrote one.
"I want one," a second concurred.
The trifle has been spotted at Asda, and a commenter revealed that it’s also been found in Morrisons too.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Wolves star issues injury update ahead of Europa League clash

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jonny Otto has posted a positive injury update , as he continues his recovery from injury .
The Spaniard has missed the last three Wolves games after suffering a heavy blow to his ankle in the win over Norwich .
Jonny did walk off the Molineux pitch vs the Canaries , but has been forced to take a spell on the sidelines .
Asked last week if Wolves had set a return date for Jonny , Nuno said : “ No , he ’ s not yet with the team .
“ He ’ s getting better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , on Tuesday , Jonny posted the video to his Instagram , showing him completing exercises and testing the strength of his ankle .
In his absence , Ruben Vinagre has stepped into the Wolves line-up , with Nuno hailing his impact .
“ He has been out and now he is ready and I think he can improve and help the team , ” the Wolves boss said .
“ I think he ’ s growing , it ’ s our third season already with Vinagre .
“ He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different things during the game .
Wolves ’ Europa League last-16 fixture with Olympiakos remains in doubt with Molinuex bosses reportedly asking for the fixture to be postponed .
The game will already take place behind closed doors , but after reports of owner Evangelos Marinakis contracting coronavirus , the entire fixture is now in doubt .
According to reports in Greece , Olympiakos are confident the game will go ahead , with the second leg set to take place in WV1 the following week .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jonny Otto has posted a positive injury update, as he continues his recovery from injury.
The Spaniard has missed the last three Wolves games after suffering a heavy blow to his ankle in the win over Norwich.
Jonny did walk off the Molineux pitch vs the Canaries, but has been forced to take a spell on the sidelines.
Asked last week if Wolves had set a return date for Jonny, Nuno said: “No, he’s not yet with the team.
“He’s getting better but it will take some time.”
However, on Tuesday, Jonny posted the video to his Instagram, showing him completing exercises and testing the strength of his ankle.
In his absence, Ruben Vinagre has stepped into the Wolves line-up, with Nuno hailing his impact.
“He has been out and now he is ready and I think he can improve and help the team,” the Wolves boss said.
“I think he’s growing, it’s our third season already with Vinagre.
“He’s progressing, improving in a lot of things – tactically, technically.
“He’s so versatile and can give us some different things during the game.
“He’s special.”
Wolves’ Europa League last-16 fixture with Olympiakos remains in doubt with Molinuex bosses reportedly asking for the fixture to be postponed.
The game will already take place behind closed doors, but after reports of owner Evangelos Marinakis contracting coronavirus, the entire fixture is now in doubt.
According to reports in Greece, Olympiakos are confident the game will go ahead, with the second leg set to take place in WV1 the following week.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Robbery suspects arrested after 'stolen car' crashes in Bilston police chase

Two suspected robbers have been arrested after a police pursuit ended in a dramatic crash in Bilston .
West Midlands Police said the 'stolen Audi Q3 ' was being pursued when it ploughed into a Nissan Qashqai in Upper Ettingshall Road at around 4.30pm on Tuesday , March 10 .
The men , aged 20 and 32 , were arrested on suspicion of robbery and were taken into custody for questioning , a spokesman for the force confirmed .
Another motorist , who was driving the second vehicle , was treated at the roadside by medics .
The spokesman added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was being pursued by officers was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Upper Ettingshall Road , Coseley , at around 4.20pm today ( March 10 ) .
“ Two men aged 20 and 32 have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are being taken into police custody for questioning .
The driver of the other vehicle is not believed to have been seriously injured .
“ The force 's Professional Standards Department has been informed , as is routine in such matters.
” Eyewitnesses told Black Country Live that around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit – were called to the scene following the police chase drama .

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Two suspected robbers have been arrested after a police pursuit ended in a dramatic crash in Bilston.
West Midlands Police said the 'stolen Audi Q3' was being pursued when it ploughed into a Nissan Qashqai in Upper Ettingshall Road at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, March 10.
The men, aged 20 and 32, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and were taken into custody for questioning, a spokesman for the force confirmed.
Another motorist, who was driving the second vehicle, was treated at the roadside by medics.
The spokesman added: “A suspected stolen car which was being pursued by officers was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Upper Ettingshall Road, Coseley, at around 4.20pm today (March 10).
“Two men aged 20 and 32 have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are being taken into police custody for questioning. The driver of the other vehicle is not believed to have been seriously injured.
“The force's Professional Standards Department has been informed, as is routine in such matters.”
Eyewitnesses told Black Country Live that around 12 police cars – including the armed unit – were called to the scene following the police chase drama.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Stan Collymore offers damning verdict on Aston Villa and Dean Smith

Stan Collymore has blasted Aston Villa 's struggling squad , claiming only five of them are Premier League quality .
@ @ @ @ @ new low on Monday night as they were thumped 4-0 by Leicester City to heighten @ @ @ @ @ result leaves them 19th in the table , with just ten games left to preserve @ @ @ @ @ the former Villa striker , speaking on social media , has suggested that the squad @ @ @ @ @ Smith has taken too long to learn the ins and outs of Premier League football @ @ @ @ @ : “ Squad quality is average , 5 genuine Prem quality , 2 of them @ @ @ @ @ play too easy to play against , too open and learned too late ( couple @ @ @ @ @ only ) .
Villa have conceded 56 goals this season , a league high , @ @ @ @ @ the most shots and making the most defensive errors .
It is Chelsea at home @ @ @ @ @ with Wolves , Liverpool and Manchester United .

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Stan Collymore has blasted Aston Villa's struggling squad, claiming only five of them are Premier League quality.
Villa's season reached a new low on Monday night as they were thumped 4-0 by Leicester City to heighten their relegation fears.
The result leaves them 19th in the table, with just ten games left to preserve their top-flight status.
But the former Villa striker, speaking on social media, has suggested that the squad is 'average' and Dean Smith has taken too long to learn the ins and outs of Premier League football.
He posted on Twitter: “Squad quality is average, 5 genuine Prem quality, 2 of them keepers.
“Ability to defend as a unit poor.
“No regular goal threat.
“System of play too easy to play against, too open and learned too late (couple of decent counter attacking performances only).
“UTV.”
Villa have conceded 56 goals this season, a league high, with the team also allowing the most shots and making the most defensive errors.
It is Chelsea at home up next, before games with Wolves, Liverpool and Manchester United.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Acting Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey explains how his party can win again in the West Midlands

Liberal Democrats must `` go beyond Brexit '' and focus on jobs and the environment in order to win back voters in regions such as the North East , acting party leader Ed Davey has warned .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , he said the Lib Dems would be a `` proud pro-European party '' .
But he said they must do a better job of explaining their other priorities , such as education and skills , providing more support for carers and fighting climate change , which would help create employment in the regions of England .
Mr Davey said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about the issues that matter to people , and the sole focus on Brexit may well have got in the way of us getting over our other policies that we think are attractive to people across the country . ''
The Liberal Democrats currently have no MPs in the West Midlands , despite recently having MPs in Solihull and Birmingham Yardley .
Nationwide , the party suffered a net loss of one seat in last year 's poll , taking them down to 11 MPs .
Party leader Jo Swinson lost her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after .
It meant that Mr Davey , who had been her deputy , took over as acting leader .
He will deliver the keynote speech at the party 's spring conference in York this weekend .
And he 's keen to highlight the party 's green credentials .
He said : `` I hope the party will be talking , whether formally or informally , in the main auditorium or the bars , about where we go from here .
`` We had a disappointing election , but we now need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to do that as a proud pro-European party .
But I want to go beyond the Brexit debate in York .
`` I particularly want to talk about climate change .
We have a very proud record on climate change , the best of any British political party .
`` This is a way we can create jobs - particularly in the regions . ''
That could include building on the the nation 's existing expertise in renewable energy such as wind farms , he said .
And it 's part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrow focus on Brexit .
`` We have got to make sure we are championing the issues people care about .
`` The jobs agenda with our climate economics .
`` A caring agenda .
We need to make sure we are offering much more support and help to people who need care and who are carers .
The education and skills agenda is also really important . ''
Lib Dems backed the HS2 high speed rail scheme , he said , as well as the new `` east-west '' rail links such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and opposed expansion of Heathrow Airport .
But the party will continue to talk about Brexit , and in particular to champion `` frictionless trade '' with the EU .
Mr Davey said the Conservative approach to Brexit would lead to red tape and delays at borders which would be a particular problem for smaller businesses .
Asked whether the Lib Dems should campaign for the UK to rejoin the EU , he said : `` The fact in front of me at the moment is we [ the UK ] still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that trade is frictionless .
If we value jobs and businesses in sectors such as pharmaceutical , food supply and so on - as Liberal Democrats do - we need people who are sticking up for them . ''
Asked the same question again , he said : `` We are going to be campaigning for the closest possible relationship and that means frictionless trade , it means trying to protect those jobs , and it means rejecting the bureaucratic red tape of the Conservatives . ''
Back in the 2005 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in 2010 the party won 57 .
But their popularity plummeted after joining a coalition government with the Conservatives , and they suffered near-wipeout in 2015 , winning just eight seats .
Mr Davey was a Minister in that government , serving as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for three years .
Asked if he regretted being part of that coalition , he said : `` We need to talk about , and I think focus on , the amazing things we achieved , from nearly quadrupling renewables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offshore wind and taking millions of low paid people out of tax . ''
He also highlighted his role in encouraging Siemens to open a £310m wind turbine blade factory in Hull .
`` These are the things that I recall with a degree of pride , but I also know how unfair the Tories are , having seen them close to .
I do not trust this Conservative Party , and this Prime Minister , to do the right thing with ordinary people . ''
Mr Davey has not yet confirmed whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party 's permanent leader when the contest begins after May 's local elections .

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Liberal Democrats must "go beyond Brexit" and focus on jobs and the environment in order to win back voters in regions such as the North East, acting party leader Ed Davey has warned.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, he said the Lib Dems would be a "proud pro-European party". But he said they must do a better job of explaining their other priorities, such as education and skills, providing more support for carers and fighting climate change, which would help create employment in the regions of England.
Mr Davey said: "We've got to be talking about the issues that matter to people, and the sole focus on Brexit may well have got in the way of us getting over our other policies that we think are attractive to people across the country."
The Liberal Democrats currently have no MPs in the West Midlands, despite recently having MPs in Solihull and Birmingham Yardley.
Nationwide, the party suffered a net loss of one seat in last year's poll, taking them down to 11 MPs. Party leader Jo Swinson lost her seat to the SNP and resigned shortly after.
It meant that Mr Davey, who had been her deputy, took over as acting leader. He will deliver the keynote speech at the party's spring conference in York this weekend. And he's keen to highlight the party's green credentials.
He said: "I hope the party will be talking, whether formally or informally, in the main auditorium or the bars, about where we go from here.
"We had a disappointing election, but we now need to plan for the future.
"We are going to do that as a proud pro-European party. But I want to go beyond the Brexit debate in York.
"I particularly want to talk about climate change. We have a very proud record on climate change, the best of any British political party.
"This is a way we can create jobs - particularly in the regions."
That could include building on the the nation's existing expertise in renewable energy such as wind farms, he said. And it's part of a general shift away from a narrow focus on Brexit.
"We have got to make sure we are championing the issues people care about.
"The jobs agenda with our climate economics.
"A caring agenda. We need to make sure we are offering much more support and help to people who need care and who are carers. The education and skills agenda is also really important."
Lib Dems backed the HS2 high speed rail scheme, he said, as well as the new "east-west" rail links such as a line across the Pennines, and opposed expansion of Heathrow Airport.
But the party will continue to talk about Brexit, and in particular to champion "frictionless trade" with the EU. Mr Davey said the Conservative approach to Brexit would lead to red tape and delays at borders which would be a particular problem for smaller businesses.
Asked whether the Lib Dems should campaign for the UK to rejoin the EU, he said: "The fact in front of me at the moment is we [the UK] still have the option, if we want, to ensure that trade is frictionless. If we value jobs and businesses in sectors such as pharmaceutical, food supply and so on - as Liberal Democrats do - we need people who are sticking up for them."
Asked the same question again, he said: "We are going to be campaigning for the closest possible relationship and that means frictionless trade, it means trying to protect those jobs, and it means rejecting the bureaucratic red tape of the Conservatives."
Back in the 2005 election the Lib Dems won 62 seats, and in 2010 the party won 57. But their popularity plummeted after joining a coalition government with the Conservatives, and they suffered near-wipeout in 2015, winning just eight seats.
Mr Davey was a Minister in that government, serving as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for three years. Asked if he regretted being part of that coalition, he said: "We need to talk about, and I think focus on, the amazing things we achieved, from nearly quadrupling renewables, making Britain the world leader in offshore wind and taking millions of low paid people out of tax."
He also highlighted his role in encouraging Siemens to open a £310m wind turbine blade factory in Hull.
"These are the things that I recall with a degree of pride, but I also know how unfair the Tories are, having seen them close to. I do not trust this Conservative Party, and this Prime Minister, to do the right thing with ordinary people."
Mr Davey has not yet confirmed whether he intends to stand to become the party's permanent leader when the contest begins after May's local elections.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Gang stabbed teen in 15-on-one Bullring attack - then warned him: 'Don't come to town again', victim

Gang stabbed teen in 15-on-one Bullring attack - then warned him: 'Don't come to town again', victim reveals

An aspiring college student who was stabbed in the back in a brutal '15-on-one attack ' has broken his silence from his hospital bed .
The 17-year-old walking near the city 's famous 'Bull ' landmark outside the Bullring when he was set upon by a vicious gang on Monday evening , March 9 .
He was approached by a gang who first demanded to 'talk ' to him at around 7pm .
But moments later , he was surrounded and battered by over a dozen balaclava-clad men as horrified witnesses watched on in fear .
The boy tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and struck over the head with what he believes was a glass bottle inside a sock .
One of the attackers plunged a knife into his back from behind , but he had no idea he 'd been stabbed and ran into the Bullring for help .
Speaking for the first time from his hospital bed , he said : `` I just felt punches coming into my face , then loads of punches coming at me .
There was about 15 , all of them punching and kicking me .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I did n't know I 'd got stabbed so I ran inside Bullring .
I heard them say : 'We do n't want to see you in town again ' and they ran towards the markets .
`` When I stopped running , I felt pain in my back and I just saw blood dripping on the floor .
I took off my coat and touched my back and felt blood .
There was loads of blood , full of blood . ''
He then pleaded with stunned shop workers to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the floor beneath him .
Ambulance crews and police arrived on scene and the area outside Clarks was taped off .
`` I would n't stop bleeding .
My whole body was freezing , it was like somebody put me in a freezer .
I was just shaking , '' he recalled as various hospital monitors bleeped in the background .
`` There was one point where I feared for my life where I was closing my eyes and it felt like I was going , I 'm legit going . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from applying for a course at University College Birmingham when he was attacked .
But instead of going home from the city centre as planned , he was rushed to hospital and underwent an operation to stop the internal bleeding .
Still unsure if he was targeted for his pouch or whether it was related to a dispute earlier that day , he called for an end to knife crime .
`` Now I just feel it 's going to keep playing back in my head every time I hear someone was stabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in that situation ' .
Someone has to put an end to these stabbings .
`` It 's not always gang related , like me I 'm innocent , I was just going home and they tried robbing me and that 's it you get stabbed .
West Midlands Police has yet to make any arrests and has urged any witnesses or anyone with information to come foward .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating after a teenager was stabbed near the Bullring in Birmingham last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition .
`` We believe he was attacked by a group of men at around 7pm and that he went into the Bullring near Zara to seek help after .
`` We ’ re currently examining CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses as we need to identify this group .
`` Anyone who has any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 .
Please quote log number 3133 of @ @ @ @

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An aspiring college student who was stabbed in the back in a brutal '15-on-one attack' has broken his silence from his hospital bed.
The 17-year-old walking near the city's famous 'Bull' landmark outside the Bullring when he was set upon by a vicious gang on Monday evening, March 9.
He was approached by a gang who first demanded to 'talk' to him at around 7pm. But moments later, he was surrounded and battered by over a dozen balaclava-clad men as horrified witnesses watched on in fear.
The boy tried to defend himself, but was punched repeatedly and struck over the head with what he believes was a glass bottle inside a sock. One of the attackers plunged a knife into his back from behind, but he had no idea he'd been stabbed and ran into the Bullring for help.
Speaking for the first time from his hospital bed, he said: "I just felt punches coming into my face, then loads of punches coming at me. There was about 15, all of them punching and kicking me.
"It felt like something had gone inside me but I didn't know I'd got stabbed so I ran inside Bullring. I heard them say: 'We don't want to see you in town again' and they ran towards the markets.
"When I stopped running, I felt pain in my back and I just saw blood dripping on the floor. I took off my coat and touched my back and felt blood. There was loads of blood, full of blood."
He then pleaded with stunned shop workers to call an ambulance as his blood pooled on the floor beneath him. Ambulance crews and police arrived on scene and the area outside Clarks was taped off.
"I wouldn't stop bleeding. My whole body was freezing, it was like somebody put me in a freezer. I was just shaking," he recalled as various hospital monitors bleeped in the background.
"There was one point where I feared for my life where I was closing my eyes and it felt like I was going, I'm legit going."
The teen had been on his way back from applying for a course at University College Birmingham when he was attacked.
But instead of going home from the city centre as planned, he was rushed to hospital and underwent an operation to stop the internal bleeding.
Still unsure if he was targeted for his pouch or whether it was related to a dispute earlier that day, he called for an end to knife crime.
"Now I just feel it's going to keep playing back in my head every time I hear someone was stabbed. I'll think, 'I was in that situation'. Someone has to put an end to these stabbings.
"It's not always gang related, like me I'm innocent, I was just going home and they tried robbing me and that's it you get stabbed.
"The doctors told me I'm lucky I survived."
West Midlands Police has yet to make any arrests and has urged any witnesses or anyone with information to come foward.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating after a teenager was stabbed near the Bullring in Birmingham last night (9 March).
"The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
"We believe he was attacked by a group of men at around 7pm and that he went into the Bullring near Zara to seek help after.
"We’re currently examining CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses as we need to identify this group.
"Anyone who has any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 3133 of 9 March."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Aston Villa are reluctant to make this Marvelous Nakamba decision - reports

Aston Villa are reluctant to allow Marvelous Nakamba join up with the Zimbabwe squad , amid concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak .
The virus has caused sporting fixtures across Europe to be either cancelled , or behind closed doors .
With government officials in the UK deciding to allow supporters to continue attending for now .
According to a report from Nakamba ’ s homeland , Villa bosses could yet prohibit him from joining up for the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month .
Zimbabwe are set to play in Algeria on March 26 , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 29 .
As of Sunday , Algeria has seen 19 people die from Covid-19 and the Daily News report that Villa are unwilling to release Nakaba as a precaution .
The Premier League has already taken measures to reduce the spread of the virus , with players not taking part in the traditional handshake prior to games .
Nakamba has been in good form , despite Villa ’ s recent struggles , with manager Dean Smith singling him out for praise after the 4-0 thrashing by Leicester City .
“ One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave away the ball too often , probably with the exception of Marvelous [ Nakamba ] who I thought was our best player on the night , ” Smith told Sky Sports .
He has played 26 times in all competitions this season and has solidified his place in Villa ’ s midfield in recent weeks .

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Aston Villa are reluctant to allow Marvelous Nakamba join up with the Zimbabwe squad, amid concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak.
The virus has caused sporting fixtures across Europe to be either cancelled, or behind closed doors. With government officials in the UK deciding to allow supporters to continue attending for now.
According to a report from Nakamba’s homeland, Villa bosses could yet prohibit him from joining up for the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
Zimbabwe are set to play in Algeria on March 26, with the reverse fixture set to take place on March 29.
As of Sunday, Algeria has seen 19 people die from Covid-19 and the Daily News report that Villa are unwilling to release Nakaba as a precaution.
The Premier League has already taken measures to reduce the spread of the virus, with players not taking part in the traditional handshake prior to games.
Nakamba has been in good form, despite Villa’s recent struggles, with manager Dean Smith singling him out for praise after the 4-0 thrashing by Leicester City.
“One of our biggest disappointments today was that we gave away the ball too often, probably with the exception of Marvelous [Nakamba] who I thought was our best player on the night,” Smith told Sky Sports.
He has played 26 times in all competitions this season and has solidified his place in Villa’s midfield in recent weeks.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Quarantined guests celebrate end of lockdown in coronavirus-hit Tenerife hotel

The quarantine period at the coronavirus-hit Costa Adeje Hotel in Tenerife has come to an end .
Around 700 guests have been in quarantine at the hotel since cases of coronavirus were discovered late last month .
Five cases of Covid-19 were confirmed including a British holidaymaker .
Guests were asked to stay at the hotel for two weeks but were then allowed to leave if they were not showing symptoms and tested negative for coronavirus less than 24 hours before their flight .
But now the isolation period has ended and tourists still at the hotel can finally head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` After an Italian guest who had been staying at the establishment tested positive for coronavirus on February 24 , the Canary Islands Ministry of Health declared quarantine for the guests there , in accordance with the health control protocol they had established .
`` After all the hotel guests and staff had passed the medical tests , services operated with relative normality and guests were again able to make use of them .
`` This period comes to an end today , March 10 , without any more cases having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those of the risk group from Italy .
`` Now that the facilities have been cleaned and disinfected , in compliance with the protocol established by the health authorities , the H10 Costa Adeje Palace returns to normal and as of today will serve its guests with all its services operating at 100 per cent . ''

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The quarantine period at the coronavirus-hit Costa Adeje Hotel in Tenerife has come to an end.
Around 700 guests have been in quarantine at the hotel since cases of coronavirus were discovered late last month.
Five cases of Covid-19 were confirmed including a British holidaymaker. Guests were asked to stay at the hotel for two weeks but were then allowed to leave if they were not showing symptoms and tested negative for coronavirus less than 24 hours before their flight.
But now the isolation period has ended and tourists still at the hotel can finally head home.
A statement from the hotel said: "After an Italian guest who had been staying at the establishment tested positive for coronavirus on February 24, the Canary Islands Ministry of Health declared quarantine for the guests there, in accordance with the health control protocol they had established.
"After all the hotel guests and staff had passed the medical tests, services operated with relative normality and guests were again able to make use of them.
"This period comes to an end today, March 10, without any more cases having occurred within the establishment, apart from those of the risk group from Italy.
"Now that the facilities have been cleaned and disinfected, in compliance with the protocol established by the health authorities, the H10 Costa Adeje Palace returns to normal and as of today will serve its guests with all its services operating at 100 per cent."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Watch: Coronavirus drive-thru testing facility set up after death in Wolverhampton

A drive-thru coronavirus testing station has been setup in the Midlands as the deadly disease continues to spread through the region .
Medical chiefs are urging residents who display symptoms of Covid-19 not to travel to hospital or their GP surgery .
And are now directing patients to a mobile drive-thru swabbing facility in Stafford Road , Wolverhampton .
It is one of a number of temporary mobile test centres to be set up around the country , a spokesman for Wolverhampton Council said .
Watch the video of the facility at the top of the article .
So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions – has died in the West Midlands and two others have been confirmed with the virus .
Six people have died across the UK in total , the Department of Health and Social Care said .
Mike Hastings , Director of Operations at Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group , said : `` We are working in collaboration with NHS colleagues to begin community drive-through swabbing of patients to test for coronavirus .
`` By testing people in their cars rather than inviting them into hospital sites or GP surgeries we are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
`` It 's important to stress that this service is available by referral only .
People will not be seen or tested if they turn up without a referral from NHS 111 . ''
It is one of a number of temporary mobile test centres to be set up around the country .
Individuals will be swabbed from the comfort of their vehicle before returning home and receiving their results from a healthcare professional once the sample has been tested .
Please note , individuals will only be able to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by NHS 111 .
Mike Hastings , Director of Operations at Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group , said : `` We are working in collaboration with NHS colleagues to begin community drive-through swabbing of patients to test for coronavirus .
`` By testing people in their cars rather than inviting them into hospital sites or GP surgeries we are able to greatly reduce the risk of spreading the virus .
`` It 's important to stress that this service is available by referral only .
People will not be seen or tested if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 111 . ''
John Denley , the City of Wolverhampton Council 's Director of Public Health , added : `` This temporary facility has an important role to play in allowing people who show symptoms of coronavirus to be tested in a safe and convenient location without having to go into hospital or another clinical environment where they may inadvertently put vulnerable people at risk of infection .
“ Individuals using the drive through facility will not leave their vehicles , so will not place others at any risk , nor will people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased risk of infection .
`` I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public from coronavirus remains low and that we are working with health partners at a regional and national level to do everything to ensure the people of Wolverhampton are protected .
“ Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly using soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth and nose with a tissue and dispose of it immediately .
“ If you have recently been to one of the affected areas and show any of the symptoms of coronavirus , including a cough , fever or difficulty breathing , you should use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service or call NHS 111 for further advice straight away – please don ’ t go to your doctor or a hospital .
”

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A drive-thru coronavirus testing station has been setup in the Midlands as the deadly disease continues to spread through the region.
Medical chiefs are urging residents who display symptoms of Covid-19 not to travel to hospital or their GP surgery.
And are now directing patients to a mobile drive-thru swabbing facility in Stafford Road, Wolverhampton.
It is one of a number of temporary mobile test centres to be set up around the country, a spokesman for Wolverhampton Council said. Watch the video of the facility at the top of the article.
So far one person – who had underlying health conditions – has died in the West Midlands and two others have been confirmed with the virus.
Six people have died across the UK in total, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
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Mike Hastings, Director of Operations at Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "We are working in collaboration with NHS colleagues to begin community drive-through swabbing of patients to test for coronavirus.
"By testing people in their cars rather than inviting them into hospital sites or GP surgeries we are able to greatly reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
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"It's important to stress that this service is available by referral only. People will not be seen or tested if they turn up without a referral from NHS 111."
It is one of a number of temporary mobile test centres to be set up around the country. Individuals will be swabbed from the comfort of their vehicle before returning home and receiving their results from a healthcare professional once the sample has been tested. Please note, individuals will only be able to use the facility if they have been referred by NHS 111.
Mike Hastings, Director of Operations at Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "We are working in collaboration with NHS colleagues to begin community drive-through swabbing of patients to test for coronavirus.
"By testing people in their cars rather than inviting them into hospital sites or GP surgeries we are able to greatly reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
"It's important to stress that this service is available by referral only. People will not be seen or tested if they turn up without a referral from NHS 111."
John Denley, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Director of Public Health, added: "This temporary facility has an important role to play in allowing people who show symptoms of coronavirus to be tested in a safe and convenient location without having to go into hospital or another clinical environment where they may inadvertently put vulnerable people at risk of infection.
“Individuals using the drive through facility will not leave their vehicles, so will not place others at any risk, nor will people living or working nearby be at any increased risk of infection.
"I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public from coronavirus remains low and that we are working with health partners at a regional and national level to do everything to ensure the people of Wolverhampton are protected.
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“Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly using soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time and, if you cough, to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and dispose of it immediately.
“If you have recently been to one of the affected areas and show any of the symptoms of coronavirus, including a cough, fever or difficulty breathing, you should use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service or call NHS 111 for further advice straight away – please don’t go to your doctor or a hospital.”


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Boy, 15, 'hit with baseball bat' in street - police launch investigation

A teenager is in hospital after he was hit over the head with a ‘ baseball bat ’ .
Paramedics were called to College Road , Kingstanding , just before 3.15pm on Tuesday ( March 10 ) to reports of an assault .
They found a 15-year-old who had suffered a head injury after ‘ appearing to have been struck a baseball bat.
’ The victim was taken to hospital and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : “ We were called by the police at 3.14pm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault .
“ One ambulance attended and we treated and conveyed one teenage boy to hospital.
” A spokesman from West Midlands Police said : “ We were called to reports of a teenager being assaulted in College Road , Kingstanding , around 3.10pm today ( 10 March ) .
“ A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with a head injury after appearing to have been struck by a baseball bat.
” Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or by calling 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10th March .

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A teenager is in hospital after he was hit over the head with a ‘baseball bat’.
Paramedics were called to College Road , Kingstanding, just before 3.15pm on Tuesday (March 10) to reports of an assault.
They found a 15-year-old who had suffered a head injury after ‘appearing to have been struck a baseball bat.’
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The victim was taken to hospital and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called by the police at 3.14pm to North Birmingham Academy to reports of an assault.
“One ambulance attended and we treated and conveyed one teenage boy to hospital.”
A spokesman from West Midlands Police said: “We were called to reports of a teenager being assaulted in College Road, Kingstanding, around 3.10pm today (10 March).
“A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with a head injury after appearing to have been struck by a baseball bat.”
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or by calling 101. Please quote log number 2349 of 10th March.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Cheltenham 5.30 results and all the festival highlights from Day One

Just like that , day one of Cheltenham is done .
Seven races down , 21 to go and fans are already looking ahead to the odds for tomorrow 's races .
But what happened on day one ?
Did the bookies win the day or did a few outsiders sneak victories ?
Here 's a look at all the winners from Champion Day at Cheltenham .
In the first race of the day , it was Shishkin who came out on top in a stellar race .
It ended in a photo finish with second place and favourite Abacadabras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Arkle challenge produced one of the surpising results of the day with Put The Kettle On coming into win the race as a 16/1 outsider .
Fakir D'Oudairies and Rouge Vif placed second and third respectively while favourite The Notebook finished five lengths back in sixth .
Another race , another let down by the favourite for this race as Vinndication placed a lowly fourth .
It was The Conditional who just came out on top in front of Kildisart while Discorama followed the lead pair in third .
Normal service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day as favourite Epatante had a fantastic race to give Nicky Henderson another big Cheltenham win .
However it was outsiders Sharjah and Darver Star finishing second and third to round out the places .
The fifth race of the day provided more entertainment for fans .
There was a battle between Honeysuckle and favourite Benie Des Dieux for first .
Honeysuckle edged out the favourite by half a length .
16/1 outsider Elfile rounded out the top three places .
A rare favourite win in the penultimate race of the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over three lengths in front of other favourite Galvin .
Hold The Note came in third but made no attempt to challenge the top two .
After the turbulent build-up to this week , the organisers would have been happy to see the final race .
It was 12/1 outsider and 10-year-old Ravenhill who came out on top .
Lord Du Mesnil rode in second while 33/1 Lamanver Pippin was a surprise inclusion of the places in third .
With threats of Coronavirus almost derailing the Festival , the first day still had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more expected throughout the week .

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Just like that, day one of Cheltenham is done. Seven races down, 21 to go and fans are already looking ahead to the odds for tomorrow's races.
But what happened on day one? Did the bookies win the day or did a few outsiders sneak victories?
Here's a look at all the winners from Champion Day at Cheltenham.
1:30pm - The Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle
In the first race of the day, it was Shishkin who came out on top in a stellar race.
It ended in a photo finish with second place and favourite Abacadabras while outsider Chantry House placed in third.
2:10pm - The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase
The Arkle challenge produced one of the surpising results of the day with Put The Kettle On coming into win the race as a 16/1 outsider.
Fakir D'Oudairies and Rouge Vif placed second and third respectively while favourite The Notebook finished five lengths back in sixth.
2:50pm - The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase
Another race, another let down by the favourite for this race as Vinndication placed a lowly fourth.
It was The Conditional who just came out on top in front of Kildisart while Discorama followed the lead pair in third.
3:30pm - The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
Normal service was resumed in the feature race of the day as favourite Epatante had a fantastic race to give Nicky Henderson another big Cheltenham win.
However it was outsiders Sharjah and Darver Star finishing second and third to round out the places.
4:10pm - The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle Race
The fifth race of the day provided more entertainment for fans. There was a battle between Honeysuckle and favourite Benie Des Dieux for first.
Honeysuckle edged out the favourite by half a length. 16/1 outsider Elfile rounded out the top three places.
4:50pm - The Northern Trust CompanyNovices' Handicap Chase
A rare favourite win in the penultimate race of the day with Imperial Aura taking the win by over three lengths in front of other favourite Galvin.
Hold The Note came in third but made no attempt to challenge the top two.
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5:30pm - The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup
After the turbulent build-up to this week, the organisers would have been happy to see the final race.
It was 12/1 outsider and 10-year-old Ravenhill who came out on top. Lord Du Mesnil rode in second while 33/1 Lamanver Pippin was a surprise inclusion of the places in third.
With threats of Coronavirus almost derailing the Festival, the first day still had a crowd of just over 60,000 attend with more expected throughout the week.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'The decision' - This is what Olympiakos expect to happen to their Europa League tie with Wolves

Wolves are set to travel to Athens tomorrow as they prepare to take on Greek giants Olympiacos on Thursday night .
The Europa League clash has come under threat with Wolves bosses and manager Nuno Espirito Santo both asking UEFA to consider postponing the clash .
Their request came after Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis confirmed that he had contracted Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in a statement on social media .
But sources close to the Greek club at SDNA understand that the club are expecting Thursday 's Europa League clash to go ahead as planned and are preparing as normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postpone the game rests in the hands of UEFA with Nuno 's players currently scheduled to depart for Greece tomorrow .
Nuno has called for the game to be postponed and has warned football 's governing bodies that they must devise a plan better for sport than playing games without supporters present .
`` I understand the decision to play behind closed doors , but what is the point ? ''
he told Sky Sports News .
`` Why not stop the games ? ''
he continued .
`` Does it make sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Maybe there is another solution for this , in football .
`` We have obligations [ to play ] .
I , as a manager , have obligations to the club and the club has obligations to UEFA and UEFA has FIFA .
If we have to go there we will go but we do not agree . ''

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Wolves are set to travel to Athens tomorrow as they prepare to take on Greek giants Olympiacos on Thursday night.
The Europa League clash has come under threat with Wolves bosses and manager Nuno Espirito Santo both asking UEFA to consider postponing the clash .
Their request came after Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis confirmed that he had contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) in a statement on social media.
But sources close to the Greek club at SDNA understand that the club are expecting Thursday's Europa League clash to go ahead as planned and are preparing as normal for the game.
The decision to postpone the game rests in the hands of UEFA with Nuno's players currently scheduled to depart for Greece tomorrow.
Nuno has called for the game to be postponed and has warned football's governing bodies that they must devise a plan better for sport than playing games without supporters present.
"I understand the decision to play behind closed doors, but what is the point?" he told Sky Sports News.
"Why not stop the games?" he continued. "Does it make sense to play the game behind closed doors? Maybe there is another solution for this, in football.
"We have obligations [to play]. I, as a manager, have obligations to the club and the club has obligations to UEFA and UEFA has FIFA. If we have to go there we will go but we do not agree."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--The handball update that will leave Aston Villa and Tyrone Mings fuming

It 's a decision that has left anyone of an Aston Villa persuasion furious .
With Leicester City leading just 1-0 , Villa defender Tyrone Mings was adjudged to have blocked the ball in the box with his arm , giving Jamie Vardy the perfect opportunity to double the lead .
The Foxes striker would make no mistake as they would go on to crush Villa 4-0 at the King Power Stadium to plunge them deeper into the relegation mire .
Fans on social media were left apoplectic with rage , while Dean Smith revealed his frustrations at full time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Michael Oliver , I 've seen it back .
It 's a shoulder and Tyrone 's adamant it was a shoulder .
`` It was a big gamble to call that as a penalty .
His gamble has n't paid off in my opinion . ''
And an update that will do little to temper anger is that from next season , the same incident wo n't result in a spot-kick .
Currently there is no differentiation between the arm and the shoulder in the Laws of the Game , meaning the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little decision but to punish Mings .
But this comes less than a fortnight after football lawmakers decided to make the change , with a new rule coming in from the start of 2020/21 season .
Last month 's meeting of The International Football Association Board ( Ifab ) decided to amend the handball law in order to make it easier for referees to make the correct decision in incidents exactly like Monday night 's .
From the summer , 'the T-shirt line ' will be implemented , meaning it will be clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the shoulder ends .
It 's another borderline decision that has gone against Smith 's men , with VAR putting football 's current laws under the microscope .

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It's a decision that has left anyone of an Aston Villa persuasion furious.
With Leicester City leading just 1-0, Villa defender Tyrone Mings was adjudged to have blocked the ball in the box with his arm, giving Jamie Vardy the perfect opportunity to double the lead.
The Foxes striker would make no mistake as they would go on to crush Villa 4-0 at the King Power Stadium to plunge them deeper into the relegation mire.
Fans on social media were left apoplectic with rage, while Dean Smith revealed his frustrations at full time.
He said: The penalty decision from Michael Oliver, I've seen it back. It's a shoulder and Tyrone's adamant it was a shoulder.
"It was a big gamble to call that as a penalty. His gamble hasn't paid off in my opinion."
And an update that will do little to temper anger is that from next season, the same incident won't result in a spot-kick.
Currently there is no differentiation between the arm and the shoulder in the Laws of the Game, meaning the referee and officials at Stockley Park had little decision but to punish Mings.
But this comes less than a fortnight after football lawmakers decided to make the change, with a new rule coming in from the start of 2020/21 season.
Last month's meeting of The International Football Association Board (Ifab) decided to amend the handball law in order to make it easier for referees to make the correct decision in incidents exactly like Monday night's.
From the summer, 'the T-shirt line' will be implemented, meaning it will be clear for officials, where the arm starts and the shoulder ends.
It's another borderline decision that has gone against Smith's men, with VAR putting football's current laws under the microscope.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Live updates: Armed cops spotted in Bilston street after smash

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It is not currently known what the incident is but @ @ @ @ @ Live that 12 police cars are currently at the scene , which is close to @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police has been approached for comment .
Each day BirminghamLive journalists bring you the @ @ @ @ @ and railways across Birmingham and the West Midlands and further afield to help keep you @ @ @ @ @ the very latest updates on roads including the M6 , M42 , M5 and more @ @ @ @ @ and travel news Facebook page here .
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Medics and police are currently working in Ettingshall Road, Bilston, following the smash at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, March 10.
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It is not currently known what the incident is but eyewitnesses have told Black Country Live that 12 police cars are currently at the scene, which is close to the Curry Lounge.
West Midlands Police has been approached for comment.
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birminghammail--2020-03-10--Man who knifed Perry Jordan Brammer, 15, to death over £90 Nike trainers jailed

A man who knifed a 15-year-old boy to death over a £90 pair of Nike trainers has been handed a life sentence .
Romario Lindo , 21 , stabbed Perry Jordan Brammer 10 times on the Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham on August 30 last year .
The victim , who had stepped in to help a 14-year-old boy who had been robbed of his new trainers , died from his injuries on September 4 .
Lindo , who lived on the estate , was found guilty of murder on Tuesday following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term of 21 years , the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) said .
He had previously pleaded guilty to robbing the 14-year-old , whose JD Sports bag containing the £90 Nike trainers was snatched by Lindo following a tussle .
Lindo grabbed Perry around the neck and repeatedly stabbed him after the victim confronted him over the stolen shoes .
In a statement put out by the Metropolitan Police , Perry 's family said he `` will always be the light of our lives '' .
`` We often wonder what our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will never know for Perry , '' they said .
`` Perry was unique , sincere , loyal , genuine , loving , honest and a very caring son .
`` He had a smile that would light up a room and had a gift for making people feel loved and important .
`` We take some comfort that our child was doing the right thing at the time and was being a hero .
`` He was helping another child who he did not know who was violently robbed of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been a choice not to help , however our Perry would , as he has always stuck up for what was right .
`` Our Perry did not deserve what happened to him , no one does . ''
Catherine Gould , from the CPS , said : `` This was a tragic loss of a young life in the space of one minute just for the sake of some trainers .
`` Romario Lindo claimed he had acted in self-defence , but the prosecution case was able to prove otherwise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence , eye witness testimony and CCTV footage that showed how the events unfolded .
`` This case is yet another example of how knife crime can shatter communities and families .
`` The CPS takes knife crime extremely seriously and will work with partners such as the police to bring offenders to justice .
`` I hope today 's verdict provides some comfort to the family and friends of Perry Jordan Brammer . ''

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A man who knifed a 15-year-old boy to death over a £90 pair of Nike trainers has been handed a life sentence.
Romario Lindo, 21, stabbed Perry Jordan Brammer 10 times on the Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham on August 30 last year.
The victim, who had stepped in to help a 14-year-old boy who had been robbed of his new trainers, died from his injuries on September 4.
Lindo, who lived on the estate, was found guilty of murder on Tuesday following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
He had previously pleaded guilty to robbing the 14-year-old, whose JD Sports bag containing the £90 Nike trainers was snatched by Lindo following a tussle.
Lindo grabbed Perry around the neck and repeatedly stabbed him after the victim confronted him over the stolen shoes.
In a statement put out by the Metropolitan Police, Perry's family said he "will always be the light of our lives".
"We often wonder what our children will be like as adults, we will never know for Perry," they said.
"Perry was unique, sincere, loyal, genuine, loving, honest and a very caring son.
"He had a smile that would light up a room and had a gift for making people feel loved and important.
"We take some comfort that our child was doing the right thing at the time and was being a hero.
"He was helping another child who he did not know who was violently robbed of his trainers.
"For some there may have been a choice not to help, however our Perry would, as he has always stuck up for what was right.
"Our Perry did not deserve what happened to him, no one does."
Catherine Gould, from the CPS, said: "This was a tragic loss of a young life in the space of one minute just for the sake of some trainers.
"Romario Lindo claimed he had acted in self-defence, but the prosecution case was able to prove otherwise.
"The prosecution case also included DNA evidence, eye witness testimony and CCTV footage that showed how the events unfolded.
"This case is yet another example of how knife crime can shatter communities and families.
"The CPS takes knife crime extremely seriously and will work with partners such as the police to bring offenders to justice.
"I hope today's verdict provides some comfort to the family and friends of Perry Jordan Brammer."


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Pedro Neto reveals what Nuno told Wolves players at Olympiakos

Nuno Espirito Santo ordered his Wolverhampton Wanderers players to quicken the tempo in his half-time team talk against Olympiakos .
Wolves were sluggish during a first half in which they created very little to worry Olympiakos goalkeeper Jose Sa , despite the hosts going down to 10 men inside half an hour after Ruben Semedo was dismissed .
Nuno demanded more from his players at half-time and brought on livewire winger Pedro Neto who notched a crucial away goal after Youssef El Arabi had given Olympiakos the lead .
Asked what Nuno had said during the half-time team talk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had to move the ball faster , we did it in the second half and we created chances to win the game.
” Neto , who scored his fourth goal of the season via a deflected free-kick , continued : “ I tried to help the team by doing my best .
Playing against 10 guys was a little bit more difficult because they closed ( the spaces ) behind .
But we did our best and we will try to win the second game . ''
Wolves will now await news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg at Molineux , which is due to be staged next Thursday , can go ahead with the coronavirus prompting sporting postponements across the globe .
“ It was a tough game , ” added captain Conor Coady .
“ I think it got harder when they went down to 10 men , especially against a good team like Olympiakos who have been in the Champions League this season .
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Nuno Espirito Santo ordered his Wolverhampton Wanderers players to quicken the tempo in his half-time team talk against Olympiakos.
Wolves were sluggish during a first half in which they created very little to worry Olympiakos goalkeeper Jose Sa, despite the hosts going down to 10 men inside half an hour after Ruben Semedo was dismissed.
Nuno demanded more from his players at half-time and brought on livewire winger Pedro Neto who notched a crucial away goal after Youssef El Arabi had given Olympiakos the lead.
Asked what Nuno had said during the half-time team talk, Neto said: “We knew that we had to move the ball faster, we did it in the second half and we created chances to win the game.”
Neto, who scored his fourth goal of the season via a deflected free-kick, continued: “I tried to help the team by doing my best. Playing against 10 guys was a little bit more difficult because they closed (the spaces) behind. But we did our best and we will try to win the second game."
Wolves will now await news from UEFA as to whether the second leg at Molineux, which is due to be staged next Thursday, can go ahead with the coronavirus prompting sporting postponements across the globe.
“It was a tough game,” added captain Conor Coady. “I think it got harder when they went down to 10 men, especially against a good team like Olympiakos who have been in the Champions League this season.”


birminghammail--2020-03-12--'Proved his point' - Wolves player ratings as one man shines vs Olympiakos

Pedro Neto grabbed a crucial away goal to seal a 1-1 draw for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Europa League last 16 first leg versus Olympiakos .
Half-time substitute Neto fired home a free-kick in the second half to cancel out Youssef El Arabi ’ s opener and leave the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg .
Olympiakos had key defender Ruben Semedo sent off in the first half and he ’ ll miss the second leg at Molineux .
The goalkeeper wasn ’ t overly worked at the Karaiskakis Stadium .
Olympiakos tested him a couple of times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t handle .
El Arabi drifted in behind Boly to score early in the second half but Wolves were initially opened up down the opposite flank .
Aside from that Boly enjoyed quite a comfortable evening with Wolves in the ascendancy after Semedo ’ s red card .
Guilherme skipped by him for Olympiakos ’ opener but there was little the captain could do .
As always , Coady distributed the ball well and was the starting point for Wolves ’ attacks .
A typically no nonsense display from the Morroccan who kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Boly .
One coming together with Camara prompted a huge scream from the Olympiakos man but there was nothing in it .
Doherty wasn ’ t able to offer his usual attacking threat during an incredibly drab first half .
He was booked inside eight minutes and replaced at half-time .
Neves wasn ’ t at his fluid best and Wolves ’ overall showing suffered as a result .
One of Neves ’ trademark free-kicks would have troubled Sa in the first half had it not clipped the wall .
Similarly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impose himself on Olympiakos .
He cruised through 85 minutes or so before being replaced by Dendoncker .
Elabdellaoui caused him plenty of problems but Vinagre had some moments of his own going the other way .
The youngster was found wanting slightly in the build-up to Olympiakos ’ goal , though this was a much improved performance on his last Europa League outing .
He cut a frustrated figure in the first half and was clearly annoyed with Olympiakos ’ attempts to unnerve him .
Traore played at wing-back in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right flank to weave his magic .
There were moments when he delayed the cross which will no doubt have frustrated Jimenez and Jota waiting in the middle .
He was , however , a very useful outlet on the night and beat his man more often than not .
The Mexican didn ’ t have many sightings of goal and when he did Sa managed to get his face in the way !
Jota was tigerish in his play , albeit without the devastating results we ’ ve witnessed in his previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man brought down by Semedo in the first half for the red card which could yet be decisive in this tie .
The Portuguese made a huge impact and changed the game .
There was a slice of luck with the deflection that led to his goal but Neto ’ s performance provided all the energy Wolves required after a dull first half .
Neto was perhaps harshly dropped last month and he proved his point once more to Nuno this evening .
Didn ’ t have a sniff on his return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in frustration late on .

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Pedro Neto grabbed a crucial away goal to seal a 1-1 draw for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Europa League last 16 first leg versus Olympiakos.
Half-time substitute Neto fired home a free-kick in the second half to cancel out Youssef El Arabi’s opener and leave the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg.
Olympiakos had key defender Ruben Semedo sent off in the first half and he’ll miss the second leg at Molineux.
Rui Patricio 6
The goalkeeper wasn’t overly worked at the Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiakos tested him a couple of times but it was nothing Patricio couldn’t handle.
Willy Boly 6
El Arabi drifted in behind Boly to score early in the second half but Wolves were initially opened up down the opposite flank.
Aside from that Boly enjoyed quite a comfortable evening with Wolves in the ascendancy after Semedo’s red card.
Conor Coady 6
Guilherme skipped by him for Olympiakos’ opener but there was little the captain could do.
As always, Coady distributed the ball well and was the starting point for Wolves’ attacks.
Romain Saiss 6
A typically no nonsense display from the Morroccan who kept things simple at the back alongside Coady and Boly. One coming together with Camara prompted a huge scream from the Olympiakos man but there was nothing in it.
Matt Doherty 5.5
Doherty wasn’t able to offer his usual attacking threat during an incredibly drab first half. He was booked inside eight minutes and replaced at half-time.
Ruben Neves 6
Neves wasn’t at his fluid best and Wolves’ overall showing suffered as a result. One of Neves’ trademark free-kicks would have troubled Sa in the first half had it not clipped the wall.
Joao Moutinho 6
Similarly to Neves, the veteran midfielder struggled to impose himself on Olympiakos. He cruised through 85 minutes or so before being replaced by Dendoncker.
Ruben Vinagre 6
Elabdellaoui caused him plenty of problems but Vinagre had some moments of his own going the other way.
The youngster was found wanting slightly in the build-up to Olympiakos’ goal, though this was a much improved performance on his last Europa League outing.
Adama Traore 6.5
He cut a frustrated figure in the first half and was clearly annoyed with Olympiakos’ attempts to unnerve him.
Traore played at wing-back in the second half and found more space on the right flank to weave his magic. There were moments when he delayed the cross which will no doubt have frustrated Jimenez and Jota waiting in the middle.
He was, however, a very useful outlet on the night and beat his man more often than not.
Raul Jimenez 6
The Mexican didn’t have many sightings of goal and when he did Sa managed to get his face in the way!
Diogo Jota 6.5
Jota was tigerish in his play, albeit without the devastating results we’ve witnessed in his previous two Europa League outings.
Jota was the man brought down by Semedo in the first half for the red card which could yet be decisive in this tie.
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Pedro Neto (for Doherty, 46) 7.5
The Portuguese made a huge impact and changed the game. There was a slice of luck with the deflection that led to his goal but Neto’s performance provided all the energy Wolves required after a dull first half.
Neto was perhaps harshly dropped last month and he proved his point once more to Nuno this evening.
Daniel Podence (for Vinagre, 79) 6
Didn’t have a sniff on his return to Greece and kicked the advertising hoardings in frustration late on.
Leander Dendoncker (for Moutinho, 85) N/A
Not used: Ruddy, Kilman, Buur, Jordao


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Premier League release coronavirus update ahead of Aston Villa vs Chelsea

The Premier League have confirmed that all of this weekend ’ s fixtures will go ahead as planned – despite coronavirus fears .
As of Thursday , almost 600 people in the UK have been diagnosed with the virus , with the 10th fatality coming earlier in the day .
Leagues across Europe have taken drastic steps , with a number of countries postponing domestic football to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK have moved from containing the virus , to attempting to delay it spreading .
Therefore , there had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow Serie A and La Liga amongst others , by cancelling fixtures .
However , whilst sporting fixtures remain ‘ at risk ’ , they will go ahead until further notice .
Based on that advice the Premier League have released the following statement : “ Following the latest update from Government issued this afternoon , all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend .
“ While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now , he also indicated that Government is considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixtures .
“ We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs , Government , The FA , EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change .
“ The welfare of players , staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly .
“ We will keep everyone updated as appropriate.
” Aston Villa face Chelsea at the weekend , just days after being thumped by Leicester City .
Frank Lampard was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after a member of staff was displaying symptoms associated to the virus .
Leicester have also been forced to self-isolate three players , after Brendan Rodgers confirmed they had shown mild symptoms .

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The Premier League have confirmed that all of this weekend’s fixtures will go ahead as planned – despite coronavirus fears.
As of Thursday, almost 600 people in the UK have been diagnosed with the virus, with the 10th fatality coming earlier in the day.
Leagues across Europe have taken drastic steps, with a number of countries postponing domestic football to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK have moved from containing the virus, to attempting to delay it spreading.
Therefore, there had been speculation that the Premier League could follow Serie A and La Liga amongst others, by cancelling fixtures.
However, whilst sporting fixtures remain ‘at risk’, they will go ahead until further notice.
Based on that advice the Premier League have released the following statement:
“Following the latest update from Government issued this afternoon, all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend.
“While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now, he also indicated that Government is considering banning major public events, like sporting fixtures.
“We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs, Government, The FA, EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change.
“The welfare of players, staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly.
“We will keep everyone updated as appropriate.”
Aston Villa face Chelsea at the weekend, just days after being thumped by Leicester City.
Frank Lampard was forced to cancel Thursday’s training session, after a member of staff was displaying symptoms associated to the virus.
Leicester have also been forced to self-isolate three players, after Brendan Rodgers confirmed they had shown mild symptoms.