birminghammail--2020-05-15--The scathing attack by O'Neill that ended Aston Villa man's career

Former Aston Villa No.1 Thomas Sorensen has revealed how Martin O'Neill `` destroyed '' and `` belittled '' him during a row at Bodymoor Heath .
The Danish stopper spent five years at Villa Park after David O'Leary signed him from Sunderland for £2.25million back in 2003 .
Sorensen was a mainstay in goal and continued to be so during O'Neill 's first full season in B6 for the 2006-07 campaign .
However , bridges were soon burned after O'Neill caught eye of an interview his goalkeeper did just moments after Villa signed Scott Carson from Liverpool in 2007 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom of ( leaving ) , '' Sorensen , now 43 , told What The Falk podcast .
`` I never had the best relationship with the goalkeeping coach ( Jim McDonagh ) .
He was a dictator .
I knew what I needed and wanted and , to some extent , he did n't really care and just did what he wanted to do .
We got along but it was n't great .
`` Anyway , the following season I got injured in pre-season .
I had a hamstring and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would still be available for the start of the season .
`` Then , suddenly , out the blue , Scott Carson signed .
That rang a bell .
He was second choice at Liverpool , why would he come and be second choice at Aston Villa ?
`` I then got called by journalists in Denmark and was asked what was going on .
I was honest , I said I did n't know .
Nobody had spoken to me and I felt I had a good season .
Obviously , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
After seeing Sorensen 's quotes explaining how he did n't know why Villa signed Carson , O'Neill read the goalkeeper the riot act .
`` I got called into Martin O'Neill 's office , '' Sorensen explained .
`` I think reports had run in Denmark , it happened at Sunderland as well , where journalists in Birmingham interchanged stories .
Martin O'Neill had got a hold of the story that I was n't happy about the decision to bring in Carson .
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Google Play Store and App Store '' He called me in and totally destroyed me really .
I had no idea when I walked in .
He belittled me and said if I thought I played well ( last season ) I should have a look at myself .
It totally just shook me .
I found it hard to respect the man after that and felt I did n't deserve that treatment . ''
The then-Denmark No.1 would eventually move to Stoke City the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him moving to Spurs in January first .
Sorensen said : `` Then , as it turned out , the following transfer window I had the chance to go to Tottenham and he blocked that move for no reason whatsoever .
`` Then he offered me a loan move to Leicester two weeks later who were bottom of the Championship at the time because it was his old club so he could do them a favour .
`` There were a lot of things where I felt direspected .
He said I should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ papers but it was n't intentional to say I was n't happy with the decision .
I just said I did n't know why they signed ( Carson ) .
That 's not who I am as a person .
If you respect me , I 'll respect you and I 'll run through a wall .
When I do n't respect people I could n't care less . ''
Ahead of his free transfer to Stoke City in 2008 , Sorensen added : `` I did what I had to do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't put a finger on my effort and my commitment for the rest of that year .
I had an international spot I had to keep and that kept me going .
`` Naturally , I left the club the following summer .
[ O'Neill ] is not on my Christmas card list but I understand , that 's football .
He had his reasons .
The goalkeeping coach might have been in his ear saying I ca n't work with this guy ?
I do n't know .
I 'll never know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was tough to take at the time .
It 's happened to 10,000 players after me .
It 's just part of the game , good and bad . ''
The former Villa man , capped 101 times by Denmark , would enjoy a successful seven-year spell at Stoke before moving to Melbourne City in 2015 .
He retired two years later .

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Former Aston Villa No.1 Thomas Sorensen has revealed how Martin O'Neill "destroyed" and "belittled" him during a row at Bodymoor Heath.
The Danish stopper spent five years at Villa Park after David O'Leary signed him from Sunderland for £2.25million back in 2003.
Sorensen was a mainstay in goal and continued to be so during O'Neill's first full season in B6 for the 2006-07 campaign.
However, bridges were soon burned after O'Neill caught eye of an interview his goalkeeper did just moments after Villa signed Scott Carson from Liverpool in 2007.
"I've never got to the bottom of (leaving)," Sorensen, now 43, told What The Falk podcast.
"I never had the best relationship with the goalkeeping coach (Jim McDonagh). He was a dictator. I knew what I needed and wanted and, to some extent, he didn't really care and just did what he wanted to do. We got along but it wasn't great.
"Anyway, the following season I got injured in pre-season. I had a hamstring and would be out for three weeks but I would still be available for the start of the season.
"Then, suddenly, out the blue, Scott Carson signed. That rang a bell. He was second choice at Liverpool, why would he come and be second choice at Aston Villa?
"I then got called by journalists in Denmark and was asked what was going on. I was honest, I said I didn't know. Nobody had spoken to me and I felt I had a good season. Obviously, now, things were up in the air."
After seeing Sorensen's quotes explaining how he didn't know why Villa signed Carson, O'Neill read the goalkeeper the riot act.
"I got called into Martin O'Neill's office," Sorensen explained. "I think reports had run in Denmark, it happened at Sunderland as well, where journalists in Birmingham interchanged stories. Martin O'Neill had got a hold of the story that I wasn't happy about the decision to bring in Carson.
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"He called me in and totally destroyed me really. I had no idea when I walked in. He belittled me and said if I thought I played well (last season) I should have a look at myself. It totally just shook me. I found it hard to respect the man after that and felt I didn't deserve that treatment."
The then-Denmark No.1 would eventually move to Stoke City the following summer - but only after O'Neill stopped him moving to Spurs in January first.
Sorensen said: "Then, as it turned out, the following transfer window I had the chance to go to Tottenham and he blocked that move for no reason whatsoever.
"Then he offered me a loan move to Leicester two weeks later who were bottom of the Championship at the time because it was his old club so he could do them a favour.
"There were a lot of things where I felt direspected. He said I should have spoken to him instead of the papers but it wasn't intentional to say I wasn't happy with the decision. I just said I didn't know why they signed (Carson). That's not who I am as a person. If you respect me, I'll respect you and I'll run through a wall. When I don't respect people I couldn't care less."
Ahead of his free transfer to Stoke City in 2008, Sorensen added: "I did what I had to do. When you ask him, he couldn't put a finger on my effort and my commitment for the rest of that year. I had an international spot I had to keep and that kept me going.
"Naturally, I left the club the following summer. [O'Neill] is not on my Christmas card list but I understand, that's football. He had his reasons. The goalkeeping coach might have been in his ear saying I can't work with this guy? I don't know. I'll never know. I don't really care. It was tough to take at the time. It's happened to 10,000 players after me. It's just part of the game, good and bad."
The former Villa man, capped 101 times by Denmark, would enjoy a successful seven-year spell at Stoke before moving to Melbourne City in 2015. He retired two years later.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Police appeal after teenagers robbed at knifepoint

Police are investigating after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint at intu Merry Hill .
The youngster 's phone was stolen after he was reportedly dragged behind Matalan at the Brierley Hill shopping centre and punched .
Two similar robberies saw teens threatened with a knife and forced to hand over their mobile phones on the number X10 bus in Halesowen .
West Midlands Police has now released CCTV images of a man officers wish to speak to in relation to the robberies , which took place between March 13 and 21 .
Appealing for information on social media , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are investigating three robberies between March 13 and 21 , where teenagers were threatened with a knife and forced to hand over their mobile phones .
`` Two of the incidents took place between 6-8pm on the number X10 bus in Halesowen .
`` The third robbery happened at 5pm at Merry Hill shopping centre , where a teenager was dragged behind Matalan , and punched and robbed of his phone .
`` If you have any information please contact us , '' the force added .
People can get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101 .

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Police are investigating after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint at intu Merry Hill.
The youngster's phone was stolen after he was reportedly dragged behind Matalan at the Brierley Hill shopping centre and punched.
Two similar robberies saw teens threatened with a knife and forced to hand over their mobile phones on the number X10 bus in Halesowen.
West Midlands Police has now released CCTV images of a man officers wish to speak to in relation to the robberies, which took place between March 13 and 21.
Appealing for information on social media, a spokesman for the force said: "We are investigating three robberies between March 13 and 21, where teenagers were threatened with a knife and forced to hand over their mobile phones.
"Two of the incidents took place between 6-8pm on the number X10 bus in Halesowen.
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"The third robbery happened at 5pm at Merry Hill shopping centre, where a teenager was dragged behind Matalan, and punched and robbed of his phone.
"If you have any information please contact us," the force added.
People can get in touch with police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, quoting crime reference number 20DY/75067P/20 .


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Ryanair axes 250 jobs as coronavirus crisis hits airline

Ryanair has cut more than 250 jobs across its offices in the UK , Ireland , Spain and Poland amid the collapse in demand for flights .
The budget airline announced that a `` small number '' of the job cuts have been made through compulsory redundancies .
Ryanair 's people director Darrell Hughes said it was a `` very painful time '' for the carrier .
He went on : `` While we expect to reopen our offices from June 1 , we will not require the same number of support team members in a year when we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against an original budget of 155 million .
`` Regrettably , we will now have a small number of compulsory redundancies in Dublin , Stansted , Madrid and Wroclaw to right size our support teams . ''
This week , Ryanair confirmed plans to resume at least 40 per cent of its flight programme imminently .
The carrier , based in Ireland , says 40 per cent of flights will resume by July , but that comes despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying summer was `` cancelled '' .
When asked on ITV1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the minister claimed lavish international holidays for Brits was `` unlikely '' in 2020 .
When asked whether summer was cancelled by presenters Phil and Holly , Mr Hancock admitted `` yes '' .

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Ryanair has cut more than 250 jobs across its offices in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Poland amid the collapse in demand for flights.
The budget airline announced that a "small number" of the job cuts have been made through compulsory redundancies.
Ryanair's people director Darrell Hughes said it was a "very painful time" for the carrier.
He went on: "While we expect to reopen our offices from June 1, we will not require the same number of support team members in a year when we will carry less than 100 million passengers, against an original budget of 155 million.
"Regrettably, we will now have a small number of compulsory redundancies in Dublin, Stansted, Madrid and Wroclaw to right size our support teams."
This week, Ryanair confirmed plans to resume at least 40 per cent of its flight programme imminently.
The carrier, based in Ireland, says 40 per cent of flights will resume by July, but that comes despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying summer was "cancelled".
When asked on ITV1's This Morning earlier this week, the minister claimed lavish international holidays for Brits was "unlikely" in 2020.
When asked whether summer was cancelled by presenters Phil and Holly, Mr Hancock admitted "yes".


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Bus, train and tram timetable changes around the West Midlands

Bus timetables around Birmingham and the West Midlands are to be increased in response to Boris Johnson 's call for people who ca n't work from home to return to work .
National Express West Midlands significantly reduced its service during lockdown as so few people were catching the bus for work or leisure activities as they were following government advice to 'stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives ' .
On Sunday , that advice changed to 'stay alert , control the virus , save lives ' when the prime minister said that people could go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work if they were unable to work from home .
He did , however , encourage people to avoid using public transport where possible .
For many , the need to return to work means they have no choice but to use buses , trains and trams to ensure they can get to and from their workplaces .
In response to this , National Express West Midlands has said it is laying on more buses to meet demand .
However , the extra buses wo n't be in place until May 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We are increasing our services back up to three quarters of pre-coronavirus levels after the prime minister encouraged more people to return to work if they can ’ t work from home .
No routes will change but buses will arrive more frequently .
“ Putting more buses into service will mean more room on each bus so safe social distancing can be practiced .
Wherever we can we are using double deckers to make more space on board.
” There is also increased tram frequency on the Midland Metro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From 7am this morning , there are trams every 12 minutes .
People are being asked to wear face coverings and try to maintain social distancing of at least two metres .
Please wear a face covering while using the service .
Carl Williams , Director of Operations for Midland Metro Limited , said : `` As people follow the latest government advice , and where appropriate start to return to work , the number of people travelling with us has increased .
We are therefore adjusting our services to meet the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to providing a regular , robust , and above all safe service for those who need it .
In accordance with government advice we would urge you to only use public transport if absolutely necessary and where alternative travel options are not available . ''
The key changes to the Midland Metro timetable are as follows : • The frequency of service Monday to Saturday will be : • Start of service until 06:30 – Trams every 15 minutes • Between 06:30 and 20:00 – Trams every 12 minutes • From 20:00 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every 15 minutes • The first trams travelling the full route will leave Wolverhampton St George ’ s at 05:15 and Library at 05:07 .
• The last trams travelling the full route will leave Wolverhampton St George ’ s at 23:27 and Library at 23:34 .
• There will be no change to the Sunday temporary timetable However , it would appear that train timetables around the Midlands are currently remaining the same .
The message on the West Midlands Railway website is as follows : `` West Midlands Railway is running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national effort to deal with the coronavirus crisis .
`` We are operating fewer trains than in normal times and these are mainly for essential journeys by key workers .
`` As sectors of the economy reopen , those workers should aim to go by car , bike or on foot and only use public transport if that is not possible .
`` The government wants social distancing to be followed where possible on the railway and advises passengers to wear face coverings if they can .
`` Social distancing measures will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our trains by up to 90 per cent – so it ’ s even more important that people take only essential journeys .
`` Passengers should book online where possible and travel at quieter times , and we urge those who must travel to be considerate of other travellers and our staff during these testing times . ''

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Bus timetables around Birmingham and the West Midlands are to be increased in response to Boris Johnson's call for people who can't work from home to return to work.
National Express West Midlands significantly reduced its service during lockdown as so few people were catching the bus for work or leisure activities as they were following government advice to 'stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives'.
On Sunday, that advice changed to 'stay alert, control the virus, save lives' when the prime minister said that people could go out for unlimited exercise and return to work if they were unable to work from home. He did, however, encourage people to avoid using public transport where possible.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
For many, the need to return to work means they have no choice but to use buses, trains and trams to ensure they can get to and from their workplaces.
In response to this, National Express West Midlands has said it is laying on more buses to meet demand. However, the extra buses won't be in place until May 24.
A spokesman for National Express West Midlands said: “We are increasing our services back up to three quarters of pre-coronavirus levels after the prime minister encouraged more people to return to work if they can’t work from home. No routes will change but buses will arrive more frequently.
“Putting more buses into service will mean more room on each bus so safe social distancing can be practiced. Wherever we can we are using double deckers to make more space on board.”
There is also increased tram frequency on the Midland Metro from today (May 15).
From 7am this morning, there are trams every 12 minutes. People are being asked to wear face coverings and try to maintain social distancing of at least two metres. Please wear a face covering while using the service.
Carl Williams, Director of Operations for Midland Metro Limited, said: "As people follow the latest government advice, and where appropriate start to return to work, the number of people travelling with us has increased. We are therefore adjusting our services to meet the current needs of customers.
"We remain committed to providing a regular, robust, and above all safe service for those who need it. In accordance with government advice we would urge you to only use public transport if absolutely necessary and where alternative travel options are not available."
The key changes to the Midland Metro timetable are as follows:
The frequency of service Monday to Saturday will be: Start of service until 06:30 – Trams every 15 minutes Between 06:30 and 20:00 – Trams every 12 minutes From 20:00 until the end of service – Trams every 15 minutes
The first trams travelling the full route will leave Wolverhampton St George’s at 05:15 and Library at 05:07.
The last trams travelling the full route will leave Wolverhampton St George’s at 23:27 and Library at 23:34.
There will be no change to the Sunday temporary timetable
However, it would appear that train timetables around the Midlands are currently remaining the same. The message on the West Midlands Railway website is as follows: "West Midlands Railway is running a reduced rail service as part of the national effort to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
"We are operating fewer trains than in normal times and these are mainly for essential journeys by key workers.
"As sectors of the economy reopen, those workers should aim to go by car, bike or on foot and only use public transport if that is not possible.
"The government wants social distancing to be followed where possible on the railway and advises passengers to wear face coverings if they can.
"Social distancing measures will effectively cut the number of people allowed on our trains by up to 90 per cent – so it’s even more important that people take only essential journeys.
"Passengers should book online where possible and travel at quieter times, and we urge those who must travel to be considerate of other travellers and our staff during these testing times."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Men wielding samurai sword and machete hunted by police after attempted robbery

Two men wielding a samurai sword and a machete who threatened a teenager and a woman in an attempted robbery in Birmingham are being hunted by detectives .
West Midlands police said the pair kicked in a door of a house in Aldbourne Way , Hawkesley , at 4am , yesterday ( May 14 ) .
They demanded cash and jewellery before making an untidy search of the property .
Officers said they left empty-handed and are believed to have headed towards a car park on the corner of Pastures Walk and Longdales Road .
The woman and teenager were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force said .
Police have issued an appeal to track down the men .
The first is described as aged about 20 , he is 5ft 6in tall , and had light tanned skin .
He has distinctive darker patches on the side of his face , and dark rings round his eyes .
The second suspect is described as being slightly taller .
Both were wearing dark clothes .
Police are continuing with their inquiries and are asking anyone who may have any information to get in touch .
Anyone with any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chat at www.west.midlands.police.uk quoting crime number 20BW/111123B/20 , or to stay anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Two men wielding a samurai sword and a machete who threatened a teenager and a woman in an attempted robbery in Birmingham are being hunted by detectives.
West Midlands police said the pair kicked in a door of a house in Aldbourne Way, Hawkesley, at 4am, yesterday (May 14).
They demanded cash and jewellery before making an untidy search of the property.
Officers said they left empty-handed and are believed to have headed towards a car park on the corner of Pastures Walk and Longdales Road.
The woman and teenager were "fortunately not harmed," the Force said.
Police have issued an appeal to track down the men.
The first is described as aged about 20, he is 5ft 6in tall, and had light tanned skin. He has distinctive darker patches on the side of his face, and dark rings round his eyes.
The second suspect is described as being slightly taller. Both were wearing dark clothes.
Police are continuing with their inquiries and are asking anyone who may have any information to get in touch.
Anyone with any information can contact the Force via Live Chat at www.west.midlands.police.uk quoting crime number 20BW/111123B/20, or to stay anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Royal Mail ban postman wearing fancy dress costume of dog biting bum

Royal Mail killjoys have banned a fun-loving postman from wearing a fancy dress costume of a dog biting his bum – because it ’ s “ insensitive ” .
Michael Nelhams , 51 , has donned a range of hilarious outfits to cheer up residents on his daily rounds during the lockdown .
But he was ordered to stop wearing a pair of inflatable trousers with a dog biting the rear after Royal Mail received a complaint .
His bosses said more than 2,000 posties are attacked by dogs each year and staff should show “ sensitivity ” when choosing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has two daughters , four step-children and eight grandchildren , said : “ I ’ m still going out in fancy dress , but not wearing the dog-biting-bum costume .
“ I ’ m keeping the spirit of my customers and making many people smile in these hard times in lockdown.
” Locals have rallied to the defence of the popular postie , who has been delivering mail to the people of Mabelthorpe , Lincs.
, for 18 years .
Writing on a public community Facebook page , Steven Jubb said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has actually complained about that .
“ What they should be doing is thanking them for doing a fantastic job.
” Missy Sparrow added : “ Why ruin it for the kiddies and those of us who love to see a bit of happiness in our village ?
” Stuart Hurren added : “ Shame really , as posties are doing their best at making something good at a very difficult time .
“ They ’ re putting themselves at risk every day by visiting all the houses .
“ If having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings a smile to everyone ’ s face , what ’ s the harm ?
Killjoys !
” Since the lockdown Michael has worn a range of hilarious outfits including a giant whoopee cushion , a post box , a chicken and a donkey .
Mum-of-three Lindsey Roughan , 33 , said : “ Seeing Michael ’ s crazy outfits is the highlight of the day for my kids .
They absolutely love seeing him .
“ When I heard he ’ d been ordered to stop wearing the dog bite one I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only trying to make people laugh after all.
” A Royal Mail spokesperson said : “ Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with messages and pictures from our customers across the country in praise of the extra lengths our postmen and women have been going during the coronavirus crisis to raise spirits , and money , for local charities .
“ We know that local communities really value what our postmen and women are doing in these challenging times , and we ’ re really proud of them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have asked colleagues to show sensitivity in their choice of costumes .
“ Last year saw 2,484 dog attacks on postmen and women across the UK , some resulting in serious injury .
”

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Royal Mail killjoys have banned a fun-loving postman from wearing a fancy dress costume of a dog biting his bum – because it’s “insensitive”.
Michael Nelhams, 51, has donned a range of hilarious outfits to cheer up residents on his daily rounds during the lockdown.
But he was ordered to stop wearing a pair of inflatable trousers with a dog biting the rear after Royal Mail received a complaint.
His bosses said more than 2,000 posties are attacked by dogs each year and staff should show “sensitivity” when choosing fancy dress outfits.
The postie, who has two daughters, four step-children and eight grandchildren, said: “I’m still going out in fancy dress, but not wearing the dog-biting-bum costume.
“I’m keeping the spirit of my customers and making many people smile in these hard times in lockdown.”
Locals have rallied to the defence of the popular postie, who has been delivering mail to the people of Mabelthorpe, Lincs., for 18 years.
Writing on a public community Facebook page, Steven Jubb said: “I can’t believe someone has actually complained about that.
“What they should be doing is thanking them for doing a fantastic job.”
(Image: SWNS)
Missy Sparrow added: “Why ruin it for the kiddies and those of us who love to see a bit of happiness in our village?”
Stuart Hurren added: “Shame really, as posties are doing their best at making something good at a very difficult time.
“They’re putting themselves at risk every day by visiting all the houses.
“If having a laugh helps make their job easier and brings a smile to everyone’s face, what’s the harm? Killjoys!”
(Image: SWNS)
Since the lockdown Michael has worn a range of hilarious outfits including a giant whoopee cushion, a post box, a chicken and a donkey.
Mum-of-three Lindsey Roughan, 33, said: “Seeing Michael’s crazy outfits is the highlight of the day for my kids. They absolutely love seeing him.
“When I heard he’d been ordered to stop wearing the dog bite one I thought it was a joke. He was only trying to make people laugh after all.”
(Image: SWNS)
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with messages and pictures from our customers across the country in praise of the extra lengths our postmen and women have been going during the coronavirus crisis to raise spirits, and money, for local charities.
“We know that local communities really value what our postmen and women are doing in these challenging times, and we’re really proud of them.
“On very rare occasions, we have asked colleagues to show sensitivity in their choice of costumes.
“Last year saw 2,484 dog attacks on postmen and women across the UK, some resulting in serious injury.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--The changing face of Digbeth over 60 years

The changing face of Digbeth over 60 years The changing face of Digbeth over 60 years • None A photo from perhaps the 1890s showing a man driving pigs to slaughter up the High Street towards Floodgate Street , with the ‘ Old Crown ’ in the background .
• None Looking down the High Street in the 1930s from Stone Yard on the right to St John ’ s • None St John ’ s Church , from the Stone Yard on the left and Green Street on the right .
The building behind the Stone Yard sign was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irish Centre .
• None Ex-servicemen gathering for a commemoration event by the ‘ Big Bull ’ s head ’ , on the corner of Milk Street .
• None A view of High Street in the 1950s • None Morgan ’ s were famous in Birmingham for their sausages , as is proclaimed on this photo from the 1950s .
On the left is Digbeth Police Station and on the right , on the corner with Meriden Street , is the ‘ Castle and Falcon ’ pub .
• None A view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • None The Old Crown pub the oldest extant secular building in Birmingham in 1952 .
• None A young female employee checks that the machine has correctly filled and sealed the loose leaf tea before dispatch at the Ty-phoo Tea factory in 1960 .
• None Boxes of Ty-Phoo tea packed and ready to go travel along the conveyor belt to the dispatch area at Ty-phoo Tea factory in 1960 .
• None Crowds gather to watch the putting up of the flyover at Bordesley High Street on Saturday October 14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hill Flyover , it opened for traffic two days later .
• None Thousands line the streets of Digbeth to watch the St Patricks day parade in 2000 .
• None Views from above in 2003 .
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The changing face of Digbeth over 60 years
The changing face of Digbeth over 60 years
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A photo from perhaps the 1890s showing a man driving pigs to slaughter up the High Street towards Floodgate Street, with the ‘Old Crown’ in the background. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 1 of 48 Share
The Digbeth Institute in 1908. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 2 of 48 Share
Looking down the High Street in the 1930s from Stone Yard on the right to St John’s (Image: Birmingham Mail) 3 of 48 Share
St John’s Church, from the Stone Yard on the left and Green Street on the right. The building behind the Stone Yard sign was later cleared and soon became the former Irish Centre. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 4 of 48 Share
Deritend Bridge in 1932. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 5 of 48 Share
Ex-servicemen gathering for a commemoration event by the ‘Big Bull’s head’, on the corner of Milk Street. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 6 of 48 Share
A view of High Street in the 1950s (Image: Birmingham Mail) 7 of 48 Share
Morgan’s were famous in Birmingham for their sausages, as is proclaimed on this photo from the 1950s. On the left is Digbeth Police Station and on the right, on the corner with Meriden Street, is the ‘Castle and Falcon’ pub. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 8 of 48 Share
Heath Mill Lane. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 9 of 48 Share
A view of the High Steet in the 1950's (Image: Birmingham Mail) 10 of 48 Share
The Old Crown pub the oldest extant secular building in Birmingham in 1952. (Image: Mirrorpix) 11 of 48 Share
A young female employee checks that the machine has correctly filled and sealed the loose leaf tea before dispatch at the Ty-phoo Tea factory in 1960. (Image: Mirrorpix) 12 of 48 Share
Boxes of Ty-Phoo tea packed and ready to go travel along the conveyor belt to the dispatch area at Ty-phoo Tea factory in 1960. (Image: Mirrorpix) 13 of 48 Share
The Ty-phoo Tea factory in 1960. (Image: Mirrorpix) 14 of 48 Share
Crowds gather to watch the putting up of the flyover at Bordesley High Street on Saturday October 14, 1961. Best known as the Camp Hill Flyover, it opened for traffic two days later. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 15 of 48 Share
St Patrick's Day March, Birmingham, 16th March 1969 (Image: Mirrorpix) 16 of 48 Share
St Patrick's Day March in 1969. (Image: Mirrorpix) 17 of 48 Share
St Patrick's Day March, Birmingham in 1969. (Image: Mirrorpix) 18 of 48 Share
Digbeth coach station in 1999. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail) 19 of 48 Share
Thousands line the streets of Digbeth to watch the St Patricks day parade in 2000. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail) 20 of 48 Share
St Patrick's Day Parade in 2001 (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail) 21 of 48 Share
Views from above in 2003. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail) 22 of 48 Share
The Bull Ring Tavern in 2004. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail) 23 of 48 Share
The Dubliner Pub in 2004. (Image: BPM) 24 of 48 Share
The last ever coach to London to leave Digbeth Coach station in 2007 before its closure and £15 million redevelopment. (Image: Jason Skarratt) 25 of 48 Share
The Warwick Bar in 2009. (Image: Jeremy Pardoe) 26 of 48 Share
Car Park on the corner of New Canal Street and Bordesley Street in 2010, the former location of the Typhoo Tea Factory. (Image: BPM) 27 of 48 Share
Digbeth Police Station in 2014 (Image: Birmingham Mail) 28 of 48 Share
The Custard Factory in 2017. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 29 of 48 Share
Custard Factory in Gibb Street, Digbeth in 2017. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 30 of 48 Share
People attend the St Patrick's day celebrations in 2018. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 31 of 48 Share
Eastside and Millennium Point with views of the HS2 building site in Digbeth in 2018. (Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton) 32 of 48 Share
The big wheel opening in Eastside and Millennium Point with views of the HS2 building site in Digbeth. (Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton) 33 of 48 Share
Views of the HS2 building site in Digbeth. (Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton) 34 of 48 Share
The first Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 35 of 48 Share
The Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth recreates the gang's era. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 36 of 48 Share
The Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth. (Image: Birmingham Mail) 37 of 48 Share
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birminghammail--2020-05-15--Tributes to Brum nurse, 41, after coronavirus death: 'always there for others'

Heartbroken family and colleagues have paid tribute to Lillian Mudzivare , a senior mental health nurse from Birmingham who has died from Covid-19 .
The 41 year old nurse , a mother of daughters and wife to Moses , was `` a much loved '' member of staff at Birmingham Women 's and Children 's NHS Trust .
Lillian 's heartbroken family said today : “ Lillian was such a beautiful mother , wife and friend – she was always there for others .
She loved her children , her family and friends dearly and was a very proud nurse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
“ We are all devastated to lose such a wonderful person ; she will always be in our thoughts.
” Tragically , the Trust has also just announced the death of a second beloved member of staff , young midwife Safaa Alam , who helped to deliver hundreds of babies at Birmingham Women 's Hospital , where she was described as 'an amazing midwife . '
Sarah-Jane Marsh , Chief Executive at the Trust , paid tribute to her commitment to mental health and young people .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Forward Thinking Birmingham team whose bubbly , vibrant and bright approach touched the lives of everyone who knew her .
“ Her commitment to the mental health and well-being of young people always shone through and she was working hard towards becoming an advanced practitioner where she knew she would be able to make even more of a difference .
“ Lillian , thank you for everything you did for the young people of Birmingham , our thoughts are with your husband and beautiful children now and always.
” Lillian , 41 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moses and their daughters .
She has been a valued nurse working at the Birmingham Women ’ s and Children ’ s NHS Foundation Trust , for two and a half years .
Elaine Kirwan , Deputy Chief Nurse for Mental Health Services , said : “ We are so sad at Lillian ’ s passing – she was a much loved member of the team .
“ We were so proud when Lillian joined our team .
She was an amazing , talented nurse .
Her care and compassion for patients shone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , great friend , loved by us all .
“ We will all miss Lillian for her exuberance and we will miss how she would cheer all of us up , lifting spirits whenever we were down .
”

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Heartbroken family and colleagues have paid tribute to Lillian Mudzivare, a senior mental health nurse from Birmingham who has died from Covid-19.
The 41 year old nurse, a mother of daughters and wife to Moses, was "a much loved" member of staff at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Trust.
Lillian's heartbroken family said today: “Lillian was such a beautiful mother, wife and friend – she was always there for others. She loved her children, her family and friends dearly and was a very proud nurse always caring for those who needed her help.
“We are all devastated to lose such a wonderful person; she will always be in our thoughts.”
Tragically, the Trust has also just announced the death of a second beloved member of staff, young midwife Safaa Alam, who helped to deliver hundreds of babies at Birmingham Women's Hospital, where she was described as 'an amazing midwife.'
Sarah-Jane Marsh, Chief Executive at the Trust, paid tribute to her commitment to mental health and young people.
She said: “Lillian was a much loved member of our Forward Thinking Birmingham team whose bubbly, vibrant and bright approach touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
“Her commitment to the mental health and well-being of young people always shone through and she was working hard towards becoming an advanced practitioner where she knew she would be able to make even more of a difference.
“Lillian, thank you for everything you did for the young people of Birmingham, our thoughts are with your husband and beautiful children now and always.”
Lillian, 41, lived in Birmingham with her husband Moses and their daughters. She has been a valued nurse working at the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, for two and a half years.
Elaine Kirwan, Deputy Chief Nurse for Mental Health Services, said: “We are so sad at Lillian’s passing – she was a much loved member of the team.
“We were so proud when Lillian joined our team. She was an amazing, talented nurse. Her care and compassion for patients shone through, she was a beautiful person, great friend, loved by us all.
“We will all miss Lillian for her exuberance and we will miss how she would cheer all of us up, lifting spirits whenever we were down.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Brother of boy who died in caravan fire makes miracle recovery

A mum who lost her young son in a caravan blaze says her other boy is making an incredible recovery - despite a slim chance of survival .
Erin Harvey , 28 , lost three-year-old Zac Harvey in the tragic inferno earlier this year .
The fire ripped through the home of dad Shaun Harvey at around 5am during a weekend sleepover with his children .
Although unable to save Zac he managed to reach his other son Harley and rescue him .
Harley , four , was left in a critical condition following the horror blaze in Ffair Rhos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given little chance of surviving his injuries and newly released photos from hospital show the extent of the ordeal he has gone through .
But mum has now revealed that he is making an `` amazing '' recovery - even attending school before lockdown .
Police say an investigation into the cause of the fire in the early hours of January 19 is still ongoing but it is not being treated as suspicious .
Erin said : `` Zac was such a little ray of sunshine , always so happy and cheeky .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s gone .
`` Harley and his brother Alex are coping well at the moment , and we ’ ve got support in place .
`` It ’ s something that will never get any easier and our family will never be the same again . ''
She described having nurses and doctors to help `` around the clock '' when Harley eventually left hospital , after around six weeks .
The boy was airlifted to Bristol Children ’ s Hospital after the fire , where he stayed until 25 February .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month .
Erin added : `` The first few weeks of adjusting to home life was hard , after having nurses and doctors to help around the clock to being on my own with Harley .
`` It was worrying for me , but Harley adapted to the change well .
We soon got into a routine of medications , baths , dressing changes and creams .
`` He was in a wheelchair for the first few weeks but you wouldn ’ t even think it now .
He ’ s definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He still can ’ t do all the things he could before and needs help with things like eating and toilet trips .
`` He doesn ’ t have full function of his left hand , but to our amazement he wiggled his fingers for the first time the other day .
`` He had done two afternoons back in Pontrhydfendigaid School before lockdown happened , and he can ’ t wait until he can go back and see all his friends .
`` The teachers have been a massive support to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us all via phone .
`` We are waiting for an appointment with his consultant to discuss his next surgery in Morriston .
`` It ’ s going to be a long road , but the way Harley takes it all and excels in every way possible makes it much easier on us all as a family .
`` The staff at Morriston Burns Unit have been amazing .
I would like to thank everyone who is supporting us along our journey . ''
The tragic fire shocked the community in the remote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the screams of devastated dad Shaun , 28 , in the aftermath of the blaze .
One said : `` Shaun was screaming : 'My boy ’ s dead .
My boy ’ s dead .
I ’ ve killed my boy ' .
`` I was telling him that no one had killed anybody - but he was in such a state . ''
Tree surgeon Shaun had been living in the two-berth caravan in his stepmother ’ s garden after breaking up with Erin the previous summer .
A fundraiser was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise money for the family .
The total currently stands at more than £11,000 .

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A mum who lost her young son in a caravan blaze says her other boy is making an incredible recovery - despite a slim chance of survival.
Erin Harvey, 28, lost three-year-old Zac Harvey in the tragic inferno earlier this year.
The fire ripped through the home of dad Shaun Harvey at around 5am during a weekend sleepover with his children.
Although unable to save Zac he managed to reach his other son Harley and rescue him.
Harley, four, was left in a critical condition following the horror blaze in Ffair Rhos near Pontrhydfendigaid, Wales.
He was given little chance of surviving his injuries and newly released photos from hospital show the extent of the ordeal he has gone through.
But mum has now revealed that he is making an "amazing" recovery - even attending school before lockdown.
Police say an investigation into the cause of the fire in the early hours of January 19 is still ongoing but it is not being treated as suspicious.
Erin said: "Zac was such a little ray of sunshine, always so happy and cheeky. Our home is very quiet now he’s gone.
(Image: Erin Harvey / SWNS.COM)
"Harley and his brother Alex are coping well at the moment, and we’ve got support in place.
"It’s something that will never get any easier and our family will never be the same again."
She described having nurses and doctors to help "around the clock" when Harley eventually left hospital, after around six weeks.
The boy was airlifted to Bristol Children’s Hospital after the fire, where he stayed until 25 February. He was home by the end of the month.
(Image: Erin Harvey / SWNS.COM)
Erin added: "The first few weeks of adjusting to home life was hard, after having nurses and doctors to help around the clock to being on my own with Harley.
"It was worrying for me, but Harley adapted to the change well. We soon got into a routine of medications, baths, dressing changes and creams.
"He was in a wheelchair for the first few weeks but you wouldn’t even think it now. He’s definitely back to his active self.
"He still can’t do all the things he could before and needs help with things like eating and toilet trips.
"He doesn’t have full function of his left hand, but to our amazement he wiggled his fingers for the first time the other day.
"He’s definitely making progress.
(Image: Erin Harvey / SWNS.COM)
"He had done two afternoons back in Pontrhydfendigaid School before lockdown happened, and he can’t wait until he can go back and see all his friends.
"The teachers have been a massive support to us and still continue to check in on us all via phone.
"We are waiting for an appointment with his consultant to discuss his next surgery in Morriston.
"It’s going to be a long road, but the way Harley takes it all and excels in every way possible makes it much easier on us all as a family.
"The staff at Morriston Burns Unit have been amazing. I would like to thank everyone who is supporting us along our journey."
(Image: Erin Harvey / SWNS.COM)
The tragic fire shocked the community in the remote village earlier this year.
Neighbours described the screams of devastated dad Shaun, 28, in the aftermath of the blaze.
One said: "Shaun was screaming: 'My boy’s dead. My boy’s dead. I’ve killed my boy'.
"I was telling him that no one had killed anybody - but he was in such a state."
(Image: Erin Harvey / SWNS.COM)
Tree surgeon Shaun had been living in the two-berth caravan in his stepmother’s garden after breaking up with Erin the previous summer.
A fundraiser was launched by friends following the tragedy to raise money for the family.
The total currently stands at more than £11,000.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Five left-field replacements for Jack Grealish at Aston Villa

Jack Grealish is at a potential career crossroads , with the Aston Villa hero the subject of plenty of speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester United .
The local lad not only led Villa back to the Premier League last season , he has almost single-handedly kept them there , so his exit would leave a gaping hole .
But if the unthinkable does happen , who could Villa target as a replacement ?
Here are five left-field candidates ...
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store Released by Arsenal as a teenager , Crowley was given a fresh start in the Netherlands with Willem II .
It was there that the midfielder caught the eye as a bright young prospect of the Eredivisie , earning himself a move to Birmingham City last summer for a fee believed to be around £700,000 .
Crowley has taken the next step in his development in the Championship this season , notching four assists in 21 starts .
He has also averaged 1.4 key passes per game , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing anywhere in midfield , whether it be on the left or right , deeper or closer to goal .
Villa could raid their rivals for one of the best players .
Another young midfielder who has shone in the Championship this season , Eze would be an extremely shrewd addition by Villa .
In fact , his signing would be a coup such is the interest in the 21-year-old , with Tottenham reportedly among the clubs monitoring his development .
Eze has been in exceptional form this season , scoring 12 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A tricky playmaker capable of beating an opponent with the ball at his feet , the QPR youngster is best deployed in a number 10 role .
However , he is also adept at drifting to the left and right to exploit pockets of space , and his work ethic is similar to Grealish ’ s .
Lille have earned themselves a reputation as one of France ’ s most productive clubs when it comes to young talent , and Ikone could be the next player to pass through the club on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had a successful 2019/20 season in Ligue 1 .
Ikone is Lille ’ s top assist-maker , notching six and also finding the back of the net three times himself for good measure .
Signed for just €5m from Paris Saint-Germain two summers ago , Villa would have to stump up more than that for the youngster , but they haven ’ t shied away from spending big in recent windows .
Capable of playing on the left or right , Kerk wouldn not be a direct replacement for Grealish , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FC Utrecht man , but the Dutch forward should still be on Villa ’ s radar .
His 10 goals and seven assists have made him one of the stars of the Eredivisie this season , but Kerk ’ s greatest strength is his pace .
Grealish is currently the player who drives Villa forward through the middle , but Kerk could do this from a slightly wider position .
However , they might have competition for his signature , with Celtic reportedly making a bid in January .
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Google Play Store and App Store A key figure for Celtic for several years now , but McGregor might finally be ready to make the move to the Premier League .
The midfielder has previously been linked with Leicester City , where he would be reunited with former manager Brendan Rodgers , but he would make an excellent replacement for Grealish .
McGregor is capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker at the base of the midfield or in a number 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition box .
He is an excellent passer of the ball , possesses great vision and has an eye for goal .
What ’ s more , he has also proved himself at international level .

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Jack Grealish is at a potential career crossroads, with the Aston Villa hero the subject of plenty of speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester United.
The local lad not only led Villa back to the Premier League last season, he has almost single-handedly kept them there, so his exit would leave a gaping hole.
But if the unthinkable does happen, who could Villa target as a replacement? Here are five left-field candidates...
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Dan Crowley
Club: Birmingham City
Age: 22
Nationality: England
Released by Arsenal as a teenager, Crowley was given a fresh start in the Netherlands with Willem II.
It was there that the midfielder caught the eye as a bright young prospect of the Eredivisie, earning himself a move to Birmingham City last summer for a fee believed to be around £700,000.
Crowley has taken the next step in his development in the Championship this season, notching four assists in 21 starts.
He has also averaged 1.4 key passes per game, according to WhoScored.com, and is capable of playing anywhere in midfield, whether it be on the left or right, deeper or closer to goal.
Villa could raid their rivals for one of the best players.
(Image: Getty Images)
Eberechi Eze
Club: Queens Park Rangers
Age: 21
Nationality: Nigeria
Another young midfielder who has shone in the Championship this season, Eze would be an extremely shrewd addition by Villa.
In fact, his signing would be a coup such is the interest in the 21-year-old, with Tottenham reportedly among the clubs monitoring his development.
Eze has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 12 times and assisting a further eight goals.
A tricky playmaker capable of beating an opponent with the ball at his feet, the QPR youngster is best deployed in a number 10 role. However, he is also adept at drifting to the left and right to exploit pockets of space, and his work ethic is similar to Grealish’s.
Jonathan Ikone
Club: Lille
Age: 22
Nationality: France
Lille have earned themselves a reputation as one of France’s most productive clubs when it comes to young talent , and Ikone could be the next player to pass through the club on their way to the Premier League.
He has had a successful 2019/20 season in Ligue 1. Ikone is Lille’s top assist-maker, notching six and also finding the back of the net three times himself for good measure.
Signed for just €5m from Paris Saint-Germain two summers ago, Villa would have to stump up more than that for the youngster, but they haven’t shied away from spending big in recent windows.
Gyrano Kerk
Club: FC Utrecht
Age: 24
Nationality: Netherlands
Capable of playing on the left or right, Kerk wouldn not be a direct replacement for Grealish, who is more of a playmaker than the FC Utrecht man, but the Dutch forward should still be on Villa’s radar.
His 10 goals and seven assists have made him one of the stars of the Eredivisie this season, but Kerk’s greatest strength is his pace.
Grealish is currently the player who drives Villa forward through the middle, but Kerk could do this from a slightly wider position.
However, they might have competition for his signature, with Celtic reportedly making a bid in January.
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Callum McGregor
Club: Celtic
Age: 26
Nationality: Scotland
A key figure for Celtic for several years now, but McGregor might finally be ready to make the move to the Premier League. The midfielder has previously been linked with Leicester City, where he would be reunited with former manager Brendan Rodgers, but he would make an excellent replacement for Grealish.
McGregor is capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker at the base of the midfield or in a number 10 role closer to the edge of the opposition box.
He is an excellent passer of the ball, possesses great vision and has an eye for goal. What’s more, he has also proved himself at international level.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Deeney slams 'Project restart' as Aston Villa return thrown into doubt

Troy Deeney has become the second Premier League player in as many days to publicly voice his concerns about the Premier League returning next month .
All football in the UK has been suspended since mid-March , with the coronvirus pandemic threatening to curtail the season completely , unless a resolution can be reached .
Meetings have been taking place throughout the month , with 'Project Restart ' hoping to see fixtures resume next month .
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The chances of football resuming in the UK was given a major boost on Thursday when culture secretary Oliver Dowden revealed there had been positive talks , with the door opened for the season resuming in June .
Games are due to be played behind-closed-doors , but Watford skipper Deeney , has argued if it is not safe for supporters , it is n't for players .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment – I ’ m talking about my family ’ s health .
If I feel that I ’ m not looking after my family , then I ’ m not going to do it .
I ’ m not going to put my family at risk , ” Deeney said on Instagram .
“ What are they going to do , take money off me ?
I ’ ve been broke before so it doesn ’ t bother me .
“ They ’ re talking about not playing in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not safe enough for fans to be inside a stadium why should it be safe for players to be in there ?
” Deeney 's comments come just 24 hours after Brighton striker Glenn Murray aired his concerns , suggesting Premier League bosses are rushing to make a decision .
“ Football isn ’ t necessarily a necessity – it ’ s a game , it ’ s a sport , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ I mean , what if we go through all this rigmarole of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a second peak and we ’ re stopped anyways ?
“ I just can ’ t understand after just sort of loosening the lockdown why we ’ re in such a rush to get it back .
Why can ’ t we just wait sort of a month or so to see if things go to plan ?
” Premier League bosses are hoping to persuade all parties , ahead of a potentially crucial meeting on Monday , with suggestions both players and managers up and down the league are against a @ @ @

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Troy Deeney has become the second Premier League player in as many days to publicly voice his concerns about the Premier League returning next month.
All football in the UK has been suspended since mid-March, with the coronvirus pandemic threatening to curtail the season completely, unless a resolution can be reached.
Meetings have been taking place throughout the month, with 'Project Restart' hoping to see fixtures resume next month.
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Aston Villa will be keen for the campaign to restart, with Dean Smith's side currently occupying one of the spots in the relegation zone.
The chances of football resuming in the UK was given a major boost on Thursday when culture secretary Oliver Dowden revealed there had been positive talks, with the door opened for the season resuming in June.
Games are due to be played behind-closed-doors, but Watford skipper Deeney, has argued if it is not safe for supporters, it isn't for players.
“I’m not even talking about football at the moment – I’m talking about my family’s health. If I feel that I’m not looking after my family, then I’m not going to do it. I’m not going to put my family at risk,” Deeney said on Instagram.
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“What are they going to do, take money off me? I’ve been broke before so it doesn’t bother me.
“They’re talking about not playing in front of fans until 2021. So if it’s not safe enough for fans to be inside a stadium why should it be safe for players to be in there?”
Deeney's comments come just 24 hours after Brighton striker Glenn Murray aired his concerns, suggesting Premier League bosses are rushing to make a decision.
“Football isn’t necessarily a necessity – it’s a game, it’s a sport,” he told Sky Sports. “I mean, what if we go through all this rigmarole of trying to get back started and we have a second peak and we’re stopped anyways?
“I just can’t understand after just sort of loosening the lockdown why we’re in such a rush to get it back. Why can’t we just wait sort of a month or so to see if things go to plan?”
Premier League bosses are hoping to persuade all parties, ahead of a potentially crucial meeting on Monday, with suggestions both players and managers up and down the league are against a June restart.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--HS2's huge new 'Lego' bridges arriving in Solihull this year

High Speed 2 's huge new road bridges in Solihull - previously compared to giant Lego bricks - are set to arrive later this year .
The four factory-built structures will span some of the borough 's busiest roads and are due to be completed in early 2021 , the rail project has confirmed .
Two bridges are in the vicinity of the Interchange Station site , one will carry the A452 over the M42 motorway and the final structure will lift the A452 over the A446 .
When contractors first briefed Solihull councillors on the planned works last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structures would slot together to the famous toy blocks .
Now further details about how the bridges will take shape in the coming months have been released in a bulletin to borough residents .
A HS2 spokesman said : `` [ The shells ] are being made in a Nottinghamshire factory , meaning their development will not be affected by poor weather , as it may be on site .
`` Once these units are complete , they are brought to the Interchange area , and put together . ''
As part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team are planning to carry out surveys later in the month to assess the condition of the motorway .
Varying overnight lane closures will be carried out from Tuesday , May 26 to Friday , May 29 , and Monday , June 1 to Friday , June 5 , between Junctions 6 and 7 .
Work crews will be operating on site from 10pm to 6am each evening .
In recent weeks , the HS2 workforce has been carrying out work in the vicinity of Northway Island , near Birmingham Business Park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Common area .

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High Speed 2's huge new road bridges in Solihull - previously compared to giant Lego bricks - are set to arrive later this year.
The four factory-built structures will span some of the borough's busiest roads and are due to be completed in early 2021, the rail project has confirmed.
Two bridges are in the vicinity of the Interchange Station site, one will carry the A452 over the M42 motorway and the final structure will lift the A452 over the A446.
When contractors first briefed Solihull councillors on the planned works last year, they likened the way the modular structures would slot together to the famous toy blocks.
Now further details about how the bridges will take shape in the coming months have been released in a bulletin to borough residents.
A HS2 spokesman said: "[The shells] are being made in a Nottinghamshire factory, meaning their development will not be affected by poor weather, as it may be on site.
"Once these units are complete, they are brought to the Interchange area, and put together."
As part of preparations for the M42 bridge, the team are planning to carry out surveys later in the month to assess the condition of the motorway.
Varying overnight lane closures will be carried out from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, and Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 5, between Junctions 6 and 7.
Work crews will be operating on site from 10pm to 6am each evening.
In recent weeks, the HS2 workforce has been carrying out work in the vicinity of Northway Island, near Birmingham Business Park, with activity also continuing around the Balsall Common area.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Covid patient, 102, who had 'hours to live' now sat up with Weetabix

A 102-year-old , who worked with Winston Churchill , had only hours to live after contracting Covid-19 but was sitting up in bed with a `` a bowl of Weetabix '' days later .
Formidable Catherine Grace , who worked with the war time Prime Minister in a secretive government role , was hospitalised with the deadly disease in April .
Last Monday ( May 4 ) doctors told her distraught family to `` expect the worst '' .
Her cousin , Marie Nebard , 63 , could n't believe it when a hospital worker rang her two days later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` miracle recovery '' .
Emotional footage shot on Tuesday ( May 5 ) shows the OAP , lovingly known as Auntie Kitt , being wheeled out of hospital to a rapturous round of applause from front-line workers .
Kitt has now returned to her care home in Wakefield , West Yorks.
, where staff threw a 'welcome back ' party .
Her family will be able to visit from a distance in the coming days .
Mum-of-four Marie said : `` At one point we were told Auntie Kitt would n't make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might not live for another two hours .
`` The thought of her dying like this was unimaginable but then I got a call saying she had made a miracle recovery and I could n't believe what I was hearing . ''
She added : `` Me and the family are all so happy Auntie Kitt is well again , she is the most amazingly resilient woman and the backbone of us all . ''
Kitt , who is originally from Essex , was made a widower in the 1950s when her WWII @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She never remarried or had children .
Marie said her cousin `` dedicated her life '' to working in a highly secretive government role , which she has never fully divulged the details of to anyone , even her family .
Marie said : `` We know Auntie Kitt worked for the government on London 's South Bank but whenever we ask more she says she ca n't say because she has signed the Official Secrets Act .
`` She met Winston Churchill through her work a number of times during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice man , although she did n't like the smell of his cigars . ''
After her retirement Kitt continued to be `` fiercely independent '' and highly active , taking dance classes three times a week right up until she was 99 years old .
Unfortunately a broken hip stopped her from dancing but Kitt still visits her local market once a week with Marie .
The centenarian was struck down with coronavirus two weeks ago and rushed to a specialist ward at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield .
Marie said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was unlikely to survive the night .
`` For her to go that way seemed so cruel , none of us could be there by her side and due to the lockdown she would n't even get a proper funeral . ''
Restricted from visiting the hospital in person , Marie said goodbye to her cousin over video call and says , despite the situation , Kitt still have her a `` big smile '' .
When the phone rang the following morning Marie was sure it would be a nurse delivering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : `` I was expecting to hear that Auntie Kitt has died , but I was instead told Kitt had made a miracle recovery , I was in absolute shock .
`` She was dying on Monday and then by Wednesday she was sat up in bed having a cup of coffee and a bowl of Weetabix - she 's amazing . ''
Marie has paid tribute to the `` incredible '' NHS staff who saved her cousin 's life , saying her and her family `` ca n't thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done .
Martin Barkley , Chief Executive at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust , said : “ I was delighted to hear of the great progress Mrs Grace has made in her recovery .
`` You can see in the video just how much it means to our staff to see her leave hospital to continue her recovery at Oak Park care home .
“ Everyone at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust would like to wish Kitty and her family all the best for the future . ''

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A 102-year-old, who worked with Winston Churchill, had only hours to live after contracting Covid-19 but was sitting up in bed with a "a bowl of Weetabix" days later.
Formidable Catherine Grace, who worked with the war time Prime Minister in a secretive government role, was hospitalised with the deadly disease in April.
Last Monday (May 4) doctors told her distraught family to "expect the worst".
Her cousin, Marie Nebard, 63, couldn't believe it when a hospital worker rang her two days later and said Mrs Grace had made a "miracle recovery".
(Image: Alison Rodriguez / SWNS)
Emotional footage shot on Tuesday (May 5) shows the OAP, lovingly known as Auntie Kitt, being wheeled out of hospital to a rapturous round of applause from front-line workers.
Kitt has now returned to her care home in Wakefield, West Yorks., where staff threw a 'welcome back' party. Her family will be able to visit from a distance in the coming days.
Mum-of-four Marie said: "At one point we were told Auntie Kitt wouldn't make it through the night and then she might not live for another two hours.
"The thought of her dying like this was unimaginable but then I got a call saying she had made a miracle recovery and I couldn't believe what I was hearing."
(Image: SWNS)
She added: "Me and the family are all so happy Auntie Kitt is well again, she is the most amazingly resilient woman and the backbone of us all."
Kitt, who is originally from Essex, was made a widower in the 1950s when her WWII RAF veteran husband Alec died from cancer. She never remarried or had children.
Marie said her cousin "dedicated her life" to working in a highly secretive government role, which she has never fully divulged the details of to anyone, even her family.
Marie said: "We know Auntie Kitt worked for the government on London's South Bank but whenever we ask more she says she can't say because she has signed the Official Secrets Act.
(Image: SWNS)
"She met Winston Churchill through her work a number of times during the war and said he was a very nice man, although she didn't like the smell of his cigars."
After her retirement Kitt continued to be "fiercely independent" and highly active, taking dance classes three times a week right up until she was 99 years old.
Unfortunately a broken hip stopped her from dancing but Kitt still visits her local market once a week with Marie.
The centenarian was struck down with coronavirus two weeks ago and rushed to a specialist ward at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.
Marie said: "The doctors said she was giving in and was unlikely to survive the night.
"For her to go that way seemed so cruel, none of us could be there by her side and due to the lockdown she wouldn't even get a proper funeral."
Restricted from visiting the hospital in person, Marie said goodbye to her cousin over video call and says, despite the situation, Kitt still have her a "big smile".
When the phone rang the following morning Marie was sure it would be a nurse delivering the sad news of Kitt's death.
She said: "I was expecting to hear that Auntie Kitt has died, but I was instead told Kitt had made a miracle recovery, I was in absolute shock.
"She was dying on Monday and then by Wednesday she was sat up in bed having a cup of coffee and a bowl of Weetabix - she's amazing."
Marie has paid tribute to the "incredible" NHS staff who saved her cousin's life, saying her and her family "can't thank them enough" for what they have done.
Martin Barkley, Chief Executive at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “I was delighted to hear of the great progress Mrs Grace has made in her recovery.
"You can see in the video just how much it means to our staff to see her leave hospital to continue her recovery at Oak Park care home.
“Everyone at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust would like to wish Kitty and her family all the best for the future."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Neville fires warning to Premier League chief after West Brom claim

Gary Neville has sent a cheeky warning to Stuart Webber after the Norwich City sporting director said West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United should be denied promotion if the season is not completed .
Albion have nine matches left to play in their quest to secure promotion from the Championship under Slaven Bilic .
The Baggies have a healthy advantage on third-placed Fulham having battled Leeds for top spot for the majority of the season .
But Webber said promotion should be scrapped unless the campaign is played out to a close .
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What we could not accept is a situation where we play out all our games , get relegated , but then the Championship can ’ t play and they automatically promote some teams who haven ’ t finished the season .
`` It ’ s a 46 or 49-game slog .
It ’ s a bit like saying the FA Cup finishes now , we can ’ t finish it , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve [ Norwich ] beaten a top-six Championship side and Premier League sides , does that mean we win the FA Cup , all get a medal and qualify for Europe ? ''
Pressed further by Neville , Webber added : `` If the season didn ’ t restart , that would be my honest opinion [ that Leeds and West Brom stay in the Championship ] .
In the non-league , they ’ ve already said there is no promotion or relegation , so I don ’ t know how you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think that ’ s fair and I don ’ t think anyone can think that ’ s right .
`` To be honest , I ’ m a Leeds fan and I had a season ticket for ten years .
We all want Leeds back in the Premier League , any true fan believes they should be back , but they have to do it on the pitch . ''
Neville then jokingly advised Webber , whose Norwich side are bottom of the Premier League , to steer clear of Elland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest you stay clear of Leeds , they ’ re a bit of a hostile bunch !
, '' he said .

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Gary Neville has sent a cheeky warning to Stuart Webber after the Norwich City sporting director said West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United should be denied promotion if the season is not completed.
Albion have nine matches left to play in their quest to secure promotion from the Championship under Slaven Bilic.
The Baggies have a healthy advantage on third-placed Fulham having battled Leeds for top spot for the majority of the season.
But Webber said promotion should be scrapped unless the campaign is played out to a close.
He told Sky Sports: "The Championship has to start and play all their games also. What we could not accept is a situation where we play out all our games, get relegated, but then the Championship can’t play and they automatically promote some teams who haven’t finished the season.
"It’s a 46 or 49-game slog. It’s a bit like saying the FA Cup finishes now, we can’t finish it, we’re in the quarter-finals, we’ve [Norwich] beaten a top-six Championship side and Premier League sides, does that mean we win the FA Cup, all get a medal and qualify for Europe?"
Pressed further by Neville, Webber added: "If the season didn’t restart, that would be my honest opinion [that Leeds and West Brom stay in the Championship]. In the non-league, they’ve already said there is no promotion or relegation, so I don’t know how you can change the rules. I don’t think that’s fair and I don’t think anyone can think that’s right.
"To be honest, I’m a Leeds fan and I had a season ticket for ten years. We all want Leeds back in the Premier League, any true fan believes they should be back, but they have to do it on the pitch."
Neville then jokingly advised Webber, whose Norwich side are bottom of the Premier League, to steer clear of Elland Road for a while.
“I suggest you stay clear of Leeds, they’re a bit of a hostile bunch!," he said.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Council turns people away from tip after long queues

People eager to get rid of household waste have been turned away from a tip in Wolverhampton .
The waste @ @ @ @ @ Lane re-opened today ( May 15 ) and was overwhelmed by a large stream of @ @ @ @ @ out onto the street causing two-hour delays .
By 5pm , the council issued a @ @ @ @ @ coming to the site to reduce the level of traffic on surrounding roads .
A @ @ @ @ @ Wolverhampton Council said : `` Queues have been long , and there ’ s plenty @ @ @ @ @ to use Anchor Lane tip .
To prevent traffic queues tailing into late evening , @ @ @ @ @ to Anchor Lane tip site now .
We are already curbing the traffic , as @ @ @ @ @ the site until 6pm .
Please don ’ t make the trip now . ''
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Users have been advised to bring a household bill and @ @ @ @ @ ’ re a Wolverhampton or Dudley resident to access the site .

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People eager to get rid of household waste have been turned away from a tip in Wolverhampton.
The waste and recycling centre on Anchor Lane re-opened today (May 15) and was overwhelmed by a large stream of users.
Long queues snaked out onto the street causing two-hour delays.
By 5pm, the council issued a warning for people to stop coming to the site to reduce the level of traffic on surrounding roads.
A spokesman for the City of Wolverhampton Council said: "Queues have been long, and there’s plenty of people still in line to use Anchor Lane tip.
To prevent traffic queues tailing into late evening, please do not set out to Anchor Lane tip site now. We are already curbing the traffic, as those currently waiting will fill the site until 6pm.
Please don’t make the trip now."
The site is now open seven days a week. Users have been advised to bring a household bill and photo ID to show you’re a Wolverhampton or Dudley resident to access the site.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--The iconic piece of Birmingham City history up for auction

Birmingham City favourite Michael Johnson says he is willing to part with a piece of Blues ’ history to raise money for the family of a former team-mate .
Johnson has told BirminghamLive he wants to help Paul Devlin ’ s daughter Annie , who suffers from a rare auto-immune disorder Addison ’ s Disease .
The ex-defender , who spent eight years at St Andrew ’ s and who made 314 appearances for the club , was an integral part of the team put together by Trevor Francis and honed by Steve Bruce .
He will forever be remembered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side which beat Norwich City on penalties to return to the top flight after a 16-year absence .
And as well as Johnson played on that day – perhaps the image that lingers longest in the memory is of him dancing around the pitch playing a vuvuzela and wearing a blue and white jester ’ s hat .
And it ’ s that hat which he is willing to put up for auction to contribute to the fund set up by Devlin for the day when a treatment for Annie ’ s condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Birmingham now and fans will still mention that hat , ” Johnson said .
“ I have always kept it over the years and my friend who I have known over the years and I am very close to , his family are going through an awful time and I just thought ‘ Wouldn ’ t it be great if I could do something ?
’ “ I was looking round and just thought about the hat , it ’ s been in amongst all my Blues stuff .
“ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my last shirt , my Premier League shirt , my play-off winners medal and the hat .
“ I will make sure it ’ s all ready , clean , signed and ready to go.
” Details of the auction process are still to be confirmed but the piece of memorabilia is sure to be sought-after .
Devlin has been a high profile fundraiser for several years now , competing in half-marathons and other fun-runs so that the family can be in a position to respond to any medical development .
Addison ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential cortisol and aldosterone hormones and the 14-year-old requires several bouts of treatment every day .
The condition first became apparent just over two years ago when Annie received life-saving surgery after being rushed into hospital .
More information about how to bid for the priceless item will be circulated when confirmed .

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Birmingham City favourite Michael Johnson says he is willing to part with a piece of Blues’ history to raise money for the family of a former team-mate.
Johnson has told BirminghamLive he wants to help Paul Devlin’s daughter Annie, who suffers from a rare auto-immune disorder Addison’s Disease.
The ex-defender, who spent eight years at St Andrew’s and who made 314 appearances for the club, was an integral part of the team put together by Trevor Francis and honed by Steve Bruce.
He will forever be remembered as a member of the 2002 promotion side which beat Norwich City on penalties to return to the top flight after a 16-year absence.
And as well as Johnson played on that day – perhaps the image that lingers longest in the memory is of him dancing around the pitch playing a vuvuzela and wearing a blue and white jester’s hat.
And it’s that hat which he is willing to put up for auction to contribute to the fund set up by Devlin for the day when a treatment for Annie’s condition is discovered.
“I still come to Birmingham now and fans will still mention that hat,” Johnson said.
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
“I have always kept it over the years and my friend who I have known over the years and I am very close to, his family are going through an awful time and I just thought ‘Wouldn’t it be great if I could do something?’
“I was looking round and just thought about the hat, it’s been in amongst all my Blues stuff.
“I have a collection of Birmingham City stuff, my last shirt, my Premier League shirt, my play-off winners medal and the hat.
“I will make sure it’s all ready, clean, signed and ready to go.”
Details of the auction process are still to be confirmed but the piece of memorabilia is sure to be sought-after.
Devlin has been a high profile fundraiser for several years now, competing in half-marathons and other fun-runs so that the family can be in a position to respond to any medical development.
Addison’s Disease prevents victims from creating the essential cortisol and aldosterone hormones and the 14-year-old requires several bouts of treatment every day.
The condition first became apparent just over two years ago when Annie received life-saving surgery after being rushed into hospital.
More information about how to bid for the priceless item will be circulated when confirmed.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Aston Villa fans are fuming with new EFL precedent

Aston Villa fans have slammed the idea of using points-per-game to settle the Premier League table after the EFL confirmed it will use the system to calculate final standings for any division which can not complete the season .
The EFL released a statement on Friday confirming their plan to use an unweighted-points-per-game system to determine promotion and relegation across all three divisions if the remaining fixtures are not played .
The statement read : `` In the event of a curtailment of the season , the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game ( PPG ) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place . ''
It would see Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion automatically promoted from the Championship .
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If the unweighted system was applied , Villa would be relegated in 19th place with an average of 0.89 points per game .
Dean Smith 's side would finish in the same position under a weighted calculation with separate averages for home and away games .
Crystal Palace chairman has Steve Parish warned of 'legal challenges ' if relegation is imposed without the remaining fixtures being played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Personally think PPG to decide final positions would be a total joke .
Where 's the integrity in that ? ''
`` Whole thing 's a joke , '' said another .
`` It needs to be settled on the pitch or nothing at all . ''
A third added : `` The lawyers will have a field day if Villa get relegated by PPG .
Completely unfair and it will not be allowed . ''
`` EPL will be different due to money involved , '' said another .
`` Lawsuits galore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporter fumed : `` The FA are hypocrites .
Void the season Steps 3-7 because PPG in their own words is unfair .
Yet the EFL and the PL have to use it . ''

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Aston Villa fans have slammed the idea of using points-per-game to settle the Premier League table after the EFL confirmed it will use the system to calculate final standings for any division which cannot complete the season.
The EFL released a statement on Friday confirming their plan to use an unweighted-points-per-game system to determine promotion and relegation across all three divisions if the remaining fixtures are not played.
The statement read: "In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
It would see Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion automatically promoted from the Championship.
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The 'Project Restart' proposal will lead the agenda at the latest Premier League conference call on Monday as clubs finalise plans for returning to training.
But if the remaining top-flight fixtures are not played, a PPG system to decide the final league table has become the most widely accepted option.
If the unweighted system was applied, Villa would be relegated in 19th place with an average of 0.89 points per game.
Dean Smith's side would finish in the same position under a weighted calculation with separate averages for home and away games.
Crystal Palace chairman has Steve Parish warned of 'legal challenges' if relegation is imposed without the remaining fixtures being played.
One Villa fan said: "Personally think PPG to decide final positions would be a total joke. Where's the integrity in that?"
"Whole thing's a joke," said another. "It needs to be settled on the pitch or nothing at all."
A third added: "The lawyers will have a field day if Villa get relegated by PPG. Completely unfair and it will not be allowed."
"EPL will be different due to money involved," said another. "Lawsuits galore if PPG used..."
A fifth supporter fumed: "The FA are hypocrites. Void the season Steps 3-7 because PPG in their own words is unfair. Yet the EFL and the PL have to use it."