birminghammail--2020-10-30--Every word Dean Smith said on Watkins, Grealish, Barkley, Martinez

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has revealed the lofty ambitions of record-buy Ollie Watkins with the striker aiming for an England call-up .
The Villa boss made Watkins , 24 , his No.1 signing of the summer after landing him from former club Brentford for an initial £28 million .
The former Exeter forward notched a well-taken hat-trick in the 7-2 rout against Liverpool with his Premier League tally standing at three goals from five games played .
Watkins is one of seven Villa players to have played every single minute this season and , ahead of Southampton on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had with the striker before sealing the deal .
`` The Olly I had at Brentford had an unbelievable attitude as a player , '' Smith told talkSPORT .
`` he just wants to get better but he always tests you as a coach , asking you what he can do to improve .
`` One of his questions when I met up with him was : How can you get me in the England squad ?
That 's his ambition and I love it when people have got them targets and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll get there - it certainly wo n't be for the lack of trying . ''
Here 's every word from Smith following his appearance on talkSPORT this morning as he discusses a range of topics , from Jack Grealish 's big secret to capturing Ross Barkley and Emiliano Martinez , two mainstays in his starting XI since their arrivals : Defensively more solid , have you working on it ?
`` We done a lot of work during lockdown last season .
It was an area where we needed to improve .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's something we worked on a lot .
It 's been all about team work ethic , team shift and getting behind the ball when we lose it .
`` We 've done really well after the lockdown and continued into this season .
We just feel we did n't have as much to do with the recruitment this summer and just added a bit of quality to the squad . ''
`` ( Terry ) has been brilliant individually and collectively for the defenders .
He dissects all of their clips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game .
They 're learning an awful lot from him and who better to learn from than one of the best centre-halves the Premier League has seen . ''
`` He 's someone I felt we needed .
I look at the Premier League and you need legs in your midfield area because you 've got to cover a lot of ground in a game .
Ross does that .
He 's got ambitions to get into the Euro squad at the end of the season .
With the quality Chelsea have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His work ethic and attitude has been tremendous .
He brings us that added bit of quality that we needed . ''
`` We 're not at a level Man City or Liverpool are at by any means , so we 're going to lose games .
Up until ( Leeds ) scored the goal we had the better chances .
We 've had a poor 40 minutes this season so far and I 'll certainly take that after the first five games . ''
`` He 's worked extremely hard in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our strength and conditioning coach , Oli Stevenson , he spends hours and hours in the gym working with him .
People always ask me what his best attribute is and it 's his balance , he 's got unbelievable balance .
That comes from the strength work , people try and knock him over but he can go past people either way .
He 's been great at the start this season and I 'm sure he 'll show some real form now . ''
`` Tom Heaton was my best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he got a knee injury against Burnley on New Year 's Day and he was n't going to be around for the first couple of months .
I needed to move and Emi was brilliant at Arsenal .
I was surprised when the opportunity came up to get him .
We went all out to get him when we heard there as something there .
It 's his character , attitude around the place .
He 's been a breath of fresh air and has fitted in really well . ''
`` Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing in 13 new players .
Survival was the aim last season .
Nobody at the football club was happy finishing 17th .
Our ambition is to improve on last season .
We 've had a good start but there 's a lot of realism around the football club and it 's small steps at a time . ''
`` As I said to Olly when I first met him .
The Olly I had at Brentford had unbelievable attitude as a player , he just wants to get better but he always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you what he can do to improve .
One of his questions when I met up with him was : How can you get me in the England squad ?
That 's his ambition and I love it when people have got them targets and the hunger to get there .
Hopefully he 'll get there - it certainly wo n't be for the lack of trying . ''
`` It 's a tough pick for Gareth ( Southgate ) .
I 'm obviously bias with Jack because I work with him every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He 's joined up with the England squad which is great and he 's got a man of the match award .
All I keep saying to Jack is keep doing what you 're doing at Aston Villa and keep knocking on the door . ''

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has revealed the lofty ambitions of record-buy Ollie Watkins with the striker aiming for an England call-up.
The Villa boss made Watkins, 24, his No.1 signing of the summer after landing him from former club Brentford for an initial £28 million.
The former Exeter forward notched a well-taken hat-trick in the 7-2 rout against Liverpool with his Premier League tally standing at three goals from five games played.
Watkins is one of seven Villa players to have played every single minute this season and, ahead of Southampton on Sunday, Smith revealed the conversation he had with the striker before sealing the deal.
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"The Olly I had at Brentford had an unbelievable attitude as a player," Smith told talkSPORT. "he just wants to get better but he always tests you as a coach, asking you what he can do to improve.
"One of his questions when I met up with him was: How can you get me in the England squad? That's his ambition and I love it when people have got them targets and the hunger to get there. Hopefully he'll get there - it certainly won't be for the lack of trying."
Here's every word from Smith following his appearance on talkSPORT this morning as he discusses a range of topics, from Jack Grealish's big secret to capturing Ross Barkley and Emiliano Martinez, two mainstays in his starting XI since their arrivals:
Defensively more solid, have you working on it?
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"We done a lot of work during lockdown last season. It was an area where we needed to improve. We conceded a lot of goals and it's something we worked on a lot. It's been all about team work ethic, team shift and getting behind the ball when we lose it.
"We've done really well after the lockdown and continued into this season. We just feel we didn't have as much to do with the recruitment this summer and just added a bit of quality to the squad."
John Terry a big help...
"(Terry) has been brilliant individually and collectively for the defenders. He dissects all of their clips and goes through it with them after the game. They're learning an awful lot from him and who better to learn from than one of the best centre-halves the Premier League has seen."
Ross Barkley adds a lot to your midfield...
"He's someone I felt we needed. I look at the Premier League and you need legs in your midfield area because you've got to cover a lot of ground in a game. Ross does that. He's got ambitions to get into the Euro squad at the end of the season. With the quality Chelsea have got they couldn't guarantee anyone minutes. His work ethic and attitude has been tremendous. He brings us that added bit of quality that we needed."
Bouncing back after Leeds...
"We're not at a level Man City or Liverpool are at by any means, so we're going to lose games. Up until (Leeds) scored the goal we had the better chances. We've had a poor 40 minutes this season so far and I'll certainly take that after the first five games."
Jack Grealish is a strong player...
"He's worked extremely hard in the gym. His old youth-team mate is our strength and conditioning coach, Oli Stevenson, he spends hours and hours in the gym working with him. People always ask me what his best attribute is and it's his balance, he's got unbelievable balance. That comes from the strength work, people try and knock him over but he can go past people either way. He's been great at the start this season and I'm sure he'll show some real form now."
Emiliano Martinez signing...
"Tom Heaton was my best signing last season and, unfortunately, he got a knee injury against Burnley on New Year's Day and he wasn't going to be around for the first couple of months. I needed to move and Emi was brilliant at Arsenal. I was surprised when the opportunity came up to get him. We went all out to get him when we heard there as something there. It's his character, attitude around the place. He's been a breath of fresh air and has fitted in really well."
Aims..
"Last season was always going to be tough bringing in 13 new players. Survival was the aim last season. Nobody at the football club was happy finishing 17th. Our ambition is to improve on last season. We've had a good start but there's a lot of realism around the football club and it's small steps at a time."
Ollie Watkins stepping up to England...
"As I said to Olly when I first met him. The Olly I had at Brentford had unbelievable attitude as a player, he just wants to get better but he always tests you at the coach, asking you what he can do to improve. One of his questions when I met up with him was: How can you get me in the England squad? That's his ambition and I love it when people have got them targets and the hunger to get there. Hopefully he'll get there - it certainly won't be for the lack of trying."
Jack Grealish in the England side...
"It's a tough pick for Gareth (Southgate). I'm obviously bias with Jack because I work with him every single day and I see his qualities. He's joined up with the England squad which is great and he's got a man of the match award. All I keep saying to Jack is keep doing what you're doing at Aston Villa and keep knocking on the door."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Wolverhampton could enter Tier 3 lockdown soon according to watchlist

Wolverhampton could enter Tier 3 lockdown soon as other areas on a watchlist are put under the strictest measures .
The ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK came up with 10 areas in the UK that could move into the highest tier of restrictions due to large rates of coronavirus cases .
Wolverhampton is number nine on the list and the analysis was based on the data from 12,390 recent swab tests done between 11 October to 25 October .
Now some areas on the list , including Leeds , Bradford and Calderdale , are set to enter Tier 3 soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey are based on around a million weekly reporters and the proportion of newly symptomatic users who have positive swab tests , reports the Mirror .
The latest survey figures were based on the data from 12,390 recent swab tests done between 11 October to 25 October .
Key findings include that there are currently 43,569 daily new symptomatic cases of coronavirus in the UK on average over the two weeks up to 25 October ( excluding care homes ) .
This compares to 36,251 daily new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the North of England are still around four times higher than the South of England although the gap is narrowing , the study says .
It adds that in Scotland cases are potentially levelling off .
London rates continue to climb in a steady linear fashion , it is reported .
Other findings also say that the doubling rate for cases is currently 28 days and that infections nationally have stopped increasing in children and are still rising fastest in 30-59 year olds with only gradual increases in the over 60s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the watchlist Tim Spector , Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King 's College London , said : `` While cases are still rising across the UK , we want to reassure people that cases have not spiralled out of control , as has been recently reported from other surveys .
`` We are still seeing a steady rise nationally , doubling every four weeks , with the possible exception of Scotland which may be showing signs of a slow down .
`` With a million people reporting weekly , we have the largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line with the ONS survey .
“ Data on Covid-19 can be confusing for the public and we ca n't rely simply on confirmed cases or daily deaths , without putting them into context .
`` Hospital admissions are rising as expected , but deaths are still average for the season .
`` As we become citizen scientists it ’ s important to look at multiple sources to get a broader view .
Trends can be different at the local level and our app allows users to monitor this themselves .
”

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Wolverhampton could enter Tier 3 lockdown soon as other areas on a watchlist are put under the strictest measures.
The ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK came up with 10 areas in the UK that could move into the highest tier of restrictions due to large rates of coronavirus cases.
Wolverhampton is number nine on the list and the analysis was based on the data from 12,390 recent swab tests done between 11 October to 25 October.
Now some areas on the list, including Leeds, Bradford and Calderdale, are set to enter Tier 3 soon after recent announcements.
Figure from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey are based on around a million weekly reporters and the proportion of newly symptomatic users who have positive swab tests, reports the Mirror.
The latest survey figures were based on the data from 12,390 recent swab tests done between 11 October to 25 October.
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Key findings include that there are currently 43,569 daily new symptomatic cases of coronavirus in the UK on average over the two weeks up to 25 October (excluding care homes).
This compares to 36,251 daily new symptomatic cases a week ago.
Rates in the North of England are still around four times higher than the South of England although the gap is narrowing, the study says.
It adds that in Scotland cases are potentially levelling off.
London rates continue to climb in a steady linear fashion, it is reported.
Other findings also say that the doubling rate for cases is currently 28 days and that infections nationally have stopped increasing in children and are still rising fastest in 30-59 year olds with only gradual increases in the over 60s.
The study's top 10 areas on the watchlist
1 Bradford (since confirmed will move to Tier 3 on Monday) 2 Leeds (since confirmed will move to Tier 3 on Monday) 3 Sunderland 4 Newcastle upon Tyne 5 South Tyneside 6 Erewash 7 Stoke-on-Trent 8 Calderdale (since confirmed will move to Tier 3 on Monday) 9 Wolverhampton 10 County Durham
Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London, said: "While cases are still rising across the UK, we want to reassure people that cases have not spiralled out of control, as has been recently reported from other surveys.
"We are still seeing a steady rise nationally, doubling every four weeks, with the possible exception of Scotland which may be showing signs of a slow down.
"With a million people reporting weekly, we have the largest national survey and our estimates are in line with the ONS survey.
“Data on Covid-19 can be confusing for the public and we can't rely simply on confirmed cases or daily deaths, without putting them into context.
"Hospital admissions are rising as expected, but deaths are still average for the season.
"As we become citizen scientists it’s important to look at multiple sources to get a broader view. Trends can be different at the local level and our app allows users to monitor this themselves.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Cheapest deals on the Nintendo Switch Lite ahead of Black Friday 2020

Nintendo are the producers of some of the best-selling handheld consoles of all time .
From the Game & Watch released in 1980 , to the hugely popular Game Boys released between '89 and 2001 .
Their latest incarnation , the Switch Lite , is a handheld version of their larger console that competes in the same market as Microsoft 's Xbox and Sony 's PlayStation .
Nintendo 's Switch Lite was released just last year and largely exists within in the handheld console market on its own .
As it 's not been around for too long , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of wiggle room on it 's RRP .
While there 's no doubt that Black Friday offers a great chance to bag yourself a bargain , some of the 'deals ' are n't quite what they seem .
To know what makes a good saving , it 's important to understand what the prices are in the first place .
The Switch comes in a variety of colours from including yellow , coral , turquoise and grey .
Prices on them currently start at just shy of £200 while bundle deals that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The table below lists the current cost of the Switch Lite in the UK 's leading retailers , while opportunities for early offers are detailed further down .
Amazon 's Black Friday sale has started early with deals already available up until November 19 .
Among the offers are £20 savings on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite bundles .
Deals are , however , changing daily so may not be available for long .
If you 're new to deals website Topcashback , you can save a further £15 on all purchases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doing so is as simple as signing up today .
Once you 've done so , click through the links to the Curry 's website and shop as normal .
After you 've made your purchase , the £15 cashback will then be refunded into your Topcashback account .
This can then be withdrawn directly into your bank account .

Nintendo are the producers of some of the best-selling handheld consoles of all time.
From the Game & Watch released in 1980, to the hugely popular Game Boys released between '89 and 2001.
Their latest incarnation, the Switch Lite, is a handheld version of their larger console that competes in the same market as Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation.
Nintendo's Switch Lite was released just last year and largely exists within in the handheld console market on its own. As it's not been around for too long, you'll struggle to find much in the way of wiggle room on it's RRP.
While there's no doubt that Black Friday offers a great chance to bag yourself a bargain, some of the 'deals' aren't quite what they seem. To know what makes a good saving, it's important to understand what the prices are in the first place.
The Switch comes in a variety of colours from including yellow, coral, turquoise and grey. Prices on them currently start at just shy of £200 while bundle deals that include a game cost around £229.99.
The table below lists the current cost of the Switch Lite in the UK's leading retailers, while opportunities for early offers are detailed further down.
Amazon's Black Friday sale has started early with deals already available up until November 19.
Among the offers are £20 savings on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite bundles.
Deals are, however, changing daily so may not be available for long.
If you're new to deals website Topcashback, you can save a further £15 on all purchases made through Curry's PC World. Doing so is as simple as signing up today.
Once you've done so, click through the links to the Curry's website and shop as normal.
After you've made your purchase, the £15 cashback will then be refunded into your Topcashback account. This can then be withdrawn directly into your bank account.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Police break up large crowd filming rap video for grime artist in Bromford

Police had to break up a large crowd of people on a Birmingham street - for shooting a music video .
Officers found the group in Bromford filming the video for a local grime artist .
Under coronavirus restrictions , gatherings of more than six people outdoors are not allowed .
Police ordered all of them to disperse and have contacted the organisers to discuss the breach - who could be fined £10,000 .
But they did praise the idea to film the video with a `` beautiful community backdrop '' .
The incident happened in Bromford Drive on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They posted : `` Officers were called to a large group of people on Bromford Drive , who were filming a music video for a local grime rapper .
`` Whilst we appreciate using our beautiful community backdrop , this does breach Covid rules .
It is the latest incident where West Midlands Police has intervened to break up a large gathering for flouting the restrictions .
Last weekend there were 50 people found inside a house in Wolverhampton to celebrate a christening party .
The organiser was slapped with a £10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council revoked the licences of the La Reference restaurant in Hockley and Nakira nightclub in the city centre for ignoring lockdown restrictions .
Yesterday it was revealed how Birmingham was on the brink of moving into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions because infection rates were soaring in the city .

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Police had to break up a large crowd of people on a Birmingham street - for shooting a music video.
Officers found the group in Bromford filming the video for a local grime artist.
Under coronavirus restrictions, gatherings of more than six people outdoors are not allowed.
Police ordered all of them to disperse and have contacted the organisers to discuss the breach - who could be fined £10,000.
But they did praise the idea to film the video with a "beautiful community backdrop".
The incident happened in Bromford Drive on Thursday night and Hodge Hill police tweeted details.
They posted: "Officers were called to a large group of people on Bromford Drive, who were filming a music video for a local grime rapper.
"Whilst we appreciate using our beautiful community backdrop, this does breach Covid rules.
"Organisers will be contacted."
It is the latest incident where West Midlands Police has intervened to break up a large gathering for flouting the restrictions.
Last weekend there were 50 people found inside a house in Wolverhampton to celebrate a christening party. The organiser was slapped with a £10,000 fine.
And last week Birmingham City Council revoked the licences of the La Reference restaurant in Hockley and Nakira nightclub in the city centre for ignoring lockdown restrictions.
Yesterday it was revealed how Birmingham was on the brink of moving into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions because infection rates were soaring in the city.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Arsenal fans share Villa fury over 'obscene' pay-per-view decision

Arsenal fans have joined Aston Villa supporters in condemning the decision to move next week 's Premier League fixture between the sides for pay-per-view coverage .
The 'box office ' service allowing fans to watch matches not selected for coverage on the main Sky Sports and BT Sport channels has attracted widespread criticism since launching earlier this month .
Each match costs fans an extra £14.95 to watch on top of their existing subscriptions , meaning supporters could rack up substantial bills if their team is screened behind the new paywall multiple times .
Villa fans will once again face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's men in action at the Emirates after the fixture was confirmed for Sunday , November 8 .
The 7:15pm kick-off in north London is Villa 's fourth on the spin on the PPV service after Leicester City , Leeds United and this weekend 's game with Southampton at Villa Park .
The TV selection means supporters paying for matches would have had to fork out £59.80 so far - that 's despite already having existing subscriptions .
Smith said this week that the late scheduling of top-flight fixtures is causing disruptions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans labelled the decision `` an absolute joke '' and `` disgraceful '' in an angry reaction on Thursday and now Arsenal supporters have similarly hit out on social media .
@ Michaeltarrel : I ’ m sick to death of the Premier League fixture schedule , especially when it concerns Arsenal .
Villa ( h ) now 715pm on a Sunday ?
On that poxy box office .
It ’ s a bit of a joke now .
@ Olliegray_ : The @ premierleague can get lost , I ’ ll donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL instead .
@ Styles8777 : I refuse to pay that , on top of the other 140 quid a month to watch it on the box .
@ Carlo_r79 : This is the frustrating thing about PPV .
Some fans aren ’ t paying a penny , whereas some have 4 .
Feel sorry for Villa and WBA fans .
Pushes streaming even more .
If the PL and Sky/BT don ’ t sort it out soon , people will cancel all their subscriptions and watch everything on stream .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gon na spend £15 to see sideways passing and Mustafi getting spun left , right and centre .

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Arsenal fans have joined Aston Villa supporters in condemning the decision to move next week's Premier League fixture between the sides for pay-per-view coverage.
The 'box office' service allowing fans to watch matches not selected for coverage on the main Sky Sports and BT Sport channels has attracted widespread criticism since launching earlier this month.
Each match costs fans an extra £14.95 to watch on top of their existing subscriptions, meaning supporters could rack up substantial bills if their team is screened behind the new paywall multiple times.
Villa fans will once again face an extra bill to watch Dean Smith's men in action at the Emirates after the fixture was confirmed for Sunday, November 8.
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The 7:15pm kick-off in north London is Villa's fourth on the spin on the PPV service after Leicester City, Leeds United and this weekend's game with Southampton at Villa Park.
The TV selection means supporters paying for matches would have had to fork out £59.80 so far - that's despite already having existing subscriptions.
Smith said this week that the late scheduling of top-flight fixtures is causing disruptions to planning on the training ground.
Villa fans labelled the decision "an absolute joke" and "disgraceful" in an angry reaction on Thursday and now Arsenal supporters have similarly hit out on social media.
@Michaeltarrel: I’m sick to death of the Premier League fixture schedule, especially when it concerns Arsenal. Villa (h) now 715pm on a Sunday? On that poxy box office. It’s a bit of a joke now.
@Olliegray_: The @premierleague can get lost, I’ll donate the money to charity and watch the @NFL instead.
@Mikeysanchez27: #FifteensObscene #BoycottPPV
@Styles8777: I refuse to pay that, on top of the other 140 quid a month to watch it on the box.
@Carlo_r79: This is the frustrating thing about PPV. Some fans aren’t paying a penny, whereas some have 4. Feel sorry for Villa and WBA fans. Pushes streaming even more. If the PL and Sky/BT don’t sort it out soon, people will cancel all their subscriptions and watch everything on stream.
@AFCTimbo: Yeah cause I'm really gonna spend £15 to see sideways passing and Mustafi getting spun left, right and centre.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Covid rule breakers fined £10k branded 'daft' and 'selfish'

A Wolverhampton household was fined £10,000 for breaching Covid rules by throwing an extravagant christening party - and many think it was deserved .
It is the first residential property in the West Midlands to be hit with the super fine after police found around 50 guests at the illegal gathering on Saturday , October 24 .
Some had travelled from as far afield as London to attend the bash , which included hired marquees , DJ decks and live musicians .
When officers arrived to break up the party , the organiser , who said he `` did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Oh my God , I spent too much money on this party - just give me one hour . ''
`` No , '' the officer replied .
`` We are in a pandemic .
I understand you 've got a party and we 've been to several tonight that we 've had to break up .
`` We hate doing it , we do n't want to do it .
It 's hard on everyone , it is , we understand that but we have to try and protect people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 20 guests , officers saw many more people as they ventured into the property and it ’ s believed more than 40 were present .
`` You see how much money I spent now ? ''
he told officers as they informed guests the party was over .
He added : `` I ca n't afford to pay that , '' when he was told the household had been served with notice of the £10,000 fine .
Many BirminghamLive readers were astonished by the flagrant disregard for the rules .
Kev Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just do n't get it .
I think the police officer was a bit too nice . ''
Jackie Morralll said : `` Sorry but they know the rules , if I abided by the rules and only had six people at my dad and brother 's funeral earlier in the year , meaning a lot of family and friends couldn ’ t show their respects , what made these people think it ’ s ok to have a massive party for a baby who wasn ’ t going to know any different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not believing in it , or it won ’ t happen to them or their family , it ’ s never going away . ''
`` So they should get fined , '' said Jenny Keough .
Andy Smith added : `` Literally no idea how people can be so daft .
Is it any wonder we 're about to go into tier three ? ''
Jane Spinks added : `` The virus will never be controlled when selfish people are breaking the rules like this . ''

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A Wolverhampton household was fined £10,000 for breaching Covid rules by throwing an extravagant christening party - and many think it was deserved.
It is the first residential property in the West Midlands to be hit with the super fine after police found around 50 guests at the illegal gathering on Saturday, October 24.
Some had travelled from as far afield as London to attend the bash, which included hired marquees, DJ decks and live musicians.
When officers arrived to break up the party, the organiser, who said he "didn't believe" in the virus, pleaded: "Oh my God, I spent too much money on this party - just give me one hour."
"No," the officer replied. "We are in a pandemic. I understand you've got a party and we've been to several tonight that we've had to break up.
"We hate doing it, we don't want to do it. It's hard on everyone, it is, we understand that but we have to try and protect people."
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Although he had suggested there were 20 guests, officers saw many more people as they ventured into the property and it’s believed more than 40 were present.
"You see how much money I spent now?" he told officers as they informed guests the party was over.
He added: "I can't afford to pay that," when he was told the household had been served with notice of the £10,000 fine.
Many BirminghamLive readers were astonished by the flagrant disregard for the rules.
Kev Peter said: "Still people out there just don't get it. I think the police officer was a bit too nice."
Jackie Morralll said: "Sorry but they know the rules, if I abided by the rules and only had six people at my dad and brother's funeral earlier in the year, meaning a lot of family and friends couldn’t show their respects, what made these people think it’s ok to have a massive party for a baby who wasn’t going to know any different?
"Until people stop being selfish, not believing in it, or it won’t happen to them or their family, it’s never going away."
"So they should get fined," said Jenny Keough.
Andy Smith added: "Literally no idea how people can be so daft. Is it any wonder we're about to go into tier three?"
Jane Spinks added: "The virus will never be controlled when selfish people are breaking the rules like this."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Scientists warn of 'Covid toes' symptom that could 'last for months'

Scientists have warned of a new coronavirus symptom that could `` last for months '' known as `` Covid toes '' .
Research has found that patients with Covid-19 came up with chilblain-like inflammation on their feet which sometimes lasted for a while according to International League of Dermatological Societies and the American Academy of Dermatology .
Apparently , the new symptom comes within a week to four weeks of being infected and can result in toes becoming swollen or changing colour .
It is said to be a mild symptom but feet will go back to normal after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scientists have also discovered that about one in six people require hospital treatment , while some of those with `` long Covid '' symptoms report cases lasting for several months , reports the Mirror .
Dr Esther Freeman , principal investigator of the International Covid-19 Dermatology Registry , the collaboration between the two research bodies , said : `` It seems there is a certain sub-group of patients that , when they get Covid , they develop inflammation in their toes , which turns them red and swollen , and then they eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is self-resolved and it goes away .
It is relatively mild .
`` It lasts on average about 15 days .
But we have seen patients lasting a month or two months . ''
She added : `` What is very surprising is when you get beyond that 60-day mark - because it 's not like patients are resolving at day 70 .
`` It 's the fact that some of our patients are at over 150 days now - these are patients with red or purple or swollen toes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the patients in the registry are reported to have Covid toes and about 16 % of those had to be hospitalised as a result , the figures suggest .
Dr Freeman said the identification of people with Covid toes symptoms - including some in the UK - helps scientists understand more about coronavirus-related symptoms elsewhere in the body .
She said : `` We are starting to see long Covid in other organ systems , this is the first time we are recognising this can happen in the skin as well .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions about what sort of inflammation is going on - is there inflammation elsewhere in the body ?
`` We do n't really know the answer yet .
`` The skin can be viewed as a window into the rest of the body because it is inflammation which you can see - and can be indicative of inflammation elsewhere . ''
The figures are submitted by doctors treating patients with skin issues in dozens of countries around the world , meaning there are potentially many people with Covid toes who have not sought @ @ @

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Scientists have warned of a new coronavirus symptom that could "last for months" known as "Covid toes".
Research has found that patients with Covid-19 came up with chilblain-like inflammation on their feet which sometimes lasted for a while according to International League of Dermatological Societies and the American Academy of Dermatology.
Apparently, the new symptom comes within a week to four weeks of being infected and can result in toes becoming swollen or changing colour.
It is said to be a mild symptom but feet will go back to normal after a few weeks which is good news.
Scientists have also discovered that about one in six people require hospital treatment, while some of those with "long Covid" symptoms report cases lasting for several months, reports the Mirror.
Dr Esther Freeman, principal investigator of the International Covid-19 Dermatology Registry, the collaboration between the two research bodies, said: "It seems there is a certain sub-group of patients that, when they get Covid, they develop inflammation in their toes, which turns them red and swollen, and then they eventually turn purple.
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"In most cases, it is self-resolved and it goes away. It is relatively mild.
"It lasts on average about 15 days. But we have seen patients lasting a month or two months."
She added: "What is very surprising is when you get beyond that 60-day mark - because it's not like patients are resolving at day 70.
"It's the fact that some of our patients are at over 150 days now - these are patients with red or purple or swollen toes for many months."
About half of the patients in the registry are reported to have Covid toes and about 16% of those had to be hospitalised as a result, the figures suggest.
Dr Freeman said the identification of people with Covid toes symptoms - including some in the UK - helps scientists understand more about coronavirus-related symptoms elsewhere in the body.
She said: "We are starting to see long Covid in other organ systems, this is the first time we are recognising this can happen in the skin as well.
"I think it raises a lot of questions about what sort of inflammation is going on - is there inflammation elsewhere in the body?
"We don't really know the answer yet.
"The skin can be viewed as a window into the rest of the body because it is inflammation which you can see - and can be indicative of inflammation elsewhere."
The figures are submitted by doctors treating patients with skin issues in dozens of countries around the world, meaning there are potentially many people with Covid toes who have not sought medical help.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Drug offences rose in West Mercia despite impact of lockdown

Drug offences and stalking rose in West Mercia despite a big overall drop in crime during lockdown .
There were 17,359 crimes recorded by police in the area between April and June this year , according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics .
That was down by 19 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2019 .
The yearly decrease includes a 21 per cent fall in the number of reports of violence that caused injury and a 10 per cent fall in the number of violent incidents without injury .
However , West Mercia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country where the number of serious crimes involving a knife didn ’ t fall during lockdown .
There were 161 such crimes ( which include homicide , attempted murder , threats to kill , assaults , robbery , and rape and sexual assault ) in April to June 2020 , compared to 160 in April to June last year .
Lockdown didn ’ t see a drop in the number of incidents of stalking and harassment too - they were actually up 60 per cent compared to April to June 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also shot up 39 per cent between April and June this year .
The data also shows that : • Thefts were down , including a 48 per cent drop in shoplifting ( perhaps unsurprising with many stores closed ) .
• Reports of sexual offences in West Mercia were down 21 per cent compared to last year .
• Robberies were down 38 per cent .
• A 39 per cent increase in the number of threats to kill being reported , up from 31 to 43 Across England and Wales , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent to approximately 5.8 million offences in the year ending June 2020 .
Based on just April to June figures , numbers were down 20 % year-on-year .
Billy Gazard from the Office for National Statistics Centre for Crime and Justice said : “ Decreases in crime levels during the year ending June 2020 were mainly driven by changes in society after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were put in place .
“ The most substantial reductions were seen in theft and robbery offences during the April to June quarter .
There are indications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back towards pre-lockdown levels .
“ Police recording of drug offences increased sharply throughout the April to June period , reflecting proactive police activity as overall crime levels reduced .
Anti-social behaviour incidents also increased .
“ These include reported breaches of lockdown restrictions to the police .
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Drug offences and stalking rose in West Mercia despite a big overall drop in crime during lockdown.
There were 17,359 crimes recorded by police in the area between April and June this year, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
That was down by 19 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2019.
The yearly decrease includes a 21 per cent fall in the number of reports of violence that caused injury and a 10 per cent fall in the number of violent incidents without injury.
However, West Mercia was one of the few parts of the country where the number of serious crimes involving a knife didn’t fall during lockdown.
There were 161 such crimes (which include homicide, attempted murder, threats to kill, assaults, robbery, and rape and sexual assault) in April to June 2020, compared to 160 in April to June last year.
Lockdown didn’t see a drop in the number of incidents of stalking and harassment too - they were actually up 60 per cent compared to April to June 2019, with 2,649 incidents reported.
Drug crimes also shot up 39 per cent between April and June this year.
The data also shows that:
Thefts were down, including a 48 per cent drop in shoplifting (perhaps unsurprising with many stores closed).
Reports of sexual offences in West Mercia were down 21 per cent compared to last year.
Robberies were down 38 per cent.
A 39 per cent increase in the number of threats to kill being reported, up from 31 to 43
The national picture
Across England and Wales, total police recorded crime decreased by 4 per cent to approximately 5.8 million offences in the year ending June 2020.
Based on just April to June figures, numbers were down 20% year-on-year.
Billy Gazard from the Office for National Statistics Centre for Crime and Justice said: “Decreases in crime levels during the year ending June 2020 were mainly driven by changes in society after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were put in place.
“The most substantial reductions were seen in theft and robbery offences during the April to June quarter. There are indications that crime levels in June were moving back towards pre-lockdown levels.
“Police recording of drug offences increased sharply throughout the April to June period, reflecting proactive police activity as overall crime levels reduced. Anti-social behaviour incidents also increased.
“These include reported breaches of lockdown restrictions to the police.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--New 'Covid advisors' to ensure residents are following rules

A new team of 'Covid advisors ' will be taking to the streets of Worcestershire to remind residents to keep socially distanced and ensure businesses are following hygiene rules .
The advisors will soon be a common sight across the county 's high streets , estates and tourist hotspots , offering advice to people on nights out as well as to businesses .
Part of their duties will involve ensuring businesses keep sanitising stations and information points regularly cleaned .
They will also remind people of the best routes through one-way systems in shopping areas .
The advisors are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates have continued to rise in all six districts of Worcestershire .
Bromsgrove residents were previously warned to take social distancing measures seriously after the area recorded the highest Covid infection rate in Worcestershire .
Councillor John Smith , chairman of Worcestershire ’ s health and well-being board , said : “ The advisors are here to guide and inform everyone amid the difficult times we are facing .
“ It ’ s not always easy to understand the rules and guidance so our friendly team will be on hand to help support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restrictions to remain low in Worcestershire and we can only do that if we work together.
” The roles are being created in partnership with the county ’ s district councils and Worcestershire County Council , and are funded by central government .
Simon Wilkes , head of regulatory services for Worcestershire Regulatory Services , said : “ The district councils have decided to pool their funding for this work so that we can target the areas of the county where support is needed most .
“ Staff will be on hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their focus will be on helping people to comply with the rules , reminding them of their obligations and assisting businesses with interpreting what is expected .
“ Our team are here to help so feel free to say hello and ask questions if you are unsure of anything when you see them in your street.
” The positions are now open for applications , with the equivalent of 20 full time posts on offer .
Advisors will be given full training and protective equipment before going out to offer guidance to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
The salary for the role is £20,903 - £23,080 per annum ( pro rata if part time ) and the closing date for applications is Friday , November 6 .

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A new team of 'Covid advisors' will be taking to the streets of Worcestershire to remind residents to keep socially distanced and ensure businesses are following hygiene rules.
The advisors will soon be a common sight across the county's high streets, estates and tourist hotspots, offering advice to people on nights out as well as to businesses.
Part of their duties will involve ensuring businesses keep sanitising stations and information points regularly cleaned.
They will also remind people of the best routes through one-way systems in shopping areas.
The advisors are being introduced at a time when Coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise in all six districts of Worcestershire.
Bromsgrove residents were previously warned to take social distancing measures seriously after the area recorded the highest Covid infection rate in Worcestershire.
Councillor John Smith, chairman of Worcestershire’s health and well-being board, said: “The advisors are here to guide and inform everyone amid the difficult times we are facing.
“It’s not always easy to understand the rules and guidance so our friendly team will be on hand to help support people and businesses
“We all want the restrictions to remain low in Worcestershire and we can only do that if we work together.”
The roles are being created in partnership with the county’s district councils and Worcestershire County Council, and are funded by central government.
Simon Wilkes, head of regulatory services for Worcestershire Regulatory Services, said: “The district councils have decided to pool their funding for this work so that we can target the areas of the county where support is needed most.
“Staff will be on hand in an advisory role only.
"Their focus will be on helping people to comply with the rules, reminding them of their obligations and assisting businesses with interpreting what is expected.
“Our team are here to help so feel free to say hello and ask questions if you are unsure of anything when you see them in your street.”
The positions are now open for applications, with the equivalent of 20 full time posts on offer.
Advisors will be given full training and protective equipment before going out to offer guidance to people on how to stay safe during the pandemic.
The salary for the role is £20,903 - £23,080 per annum (pro rata if part time) and the closing date for applications is Friday, November 6.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Aston Villa news & transfers live

Aston Villa news & transfers live

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest from Villa Park as we look forward to the game against Southampton on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ tasted defeat for the first time in the Premier League against Leeds United last week @ @ @ @ @ hat-trick in B6 .
We shall also be checking in with all the latest transfer @ @ @ @ @ a permanent move for Chelsea playmaker Ross Barkley a hot topic after his fine start @ @ @ @ @ Villa .
There is also rumoured interest in defender Mohamed Simakan and fresh talk over @ @ @ @ @ his desire to leave Celtic when the time is right .
Keep up with all @ @ @ @

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We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park as we look forward to the game against Southampton on Sunday.
Dean Smith's side tasted defeat for the first time in the Premier League against Leeds United last week as Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in B6.
We shall also be checking in with all the latest transfer rumours and news, with a permanent move for Chelsea playmaker Ross Barkley a hot topic after his fine start to life on loan at Villa.
There is also rumoured interest in defender Mohamed Simakan and fresh talk over Odsonne Edouard after he revealed his desire to leave Celtic when the time is right.
Keep up with all the latest below...


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Dad given a year to live now cancer-free and inspiring others

A dad-of-two was given a year to live after his body was left ‘ riddled ’ with cancer – but he made a miraculous recovery after agreeing to be a ‘ guinea pig ’ in drug trials .
Adrian Webb , from Netherton , `` cried like a baby '' when he doctors gave him the devastating news in 2013 .
He 'd been diagnosed with skin cancer in 2012 after his wife Michelle insisted he saw a GP after she spotted a blemish on his back .
“ I probably would have ignored it but she insisted I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , ” Adrian said .
“ I had surgery to remove a chunk of meat from my back and we thought that was it.
” But months later , Adrian discovered a lump under his arm and was told the cancer had spread to his lungs , liver , bowel , spleen and spine .
“ When I was told I might only have a year left to live I cried like a baby , ” he continued .
“ That ’ s when I was told about a new trial I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would try anything so I signed up straight away.
” Three clinical drug trials later , Adrian is in remission and is now looking forward to being best man at his son Josh ’ s wedding in 2021 - who features in the heartwarming video above . ''
My life is fabulous now , ” he said .
“ I ’ m still on treatment for some of the side effects of the drugs but that ’ s not important .
What ’ s important is making the best of every day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people then I ’ m happy to keep telling it.
” Following his life-saving treatment , Adrian has been an avid campaigner for Cancer Research UK and his powerful story has helped inspire people to raise a staggering £21million .
His dedication saw him named 'Ambassador of the Year ' at the charity 's Flame of Hope award ceremony on October 19 , which was held online due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
“ I ’ m passionate about sharing my story to demonstrate the importance of research , ” said Adrian , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s never been about me but I ’ m truly touched and honoured to have been given this accolade , it really does mean the world to me.
” Karen Stafford , media volunteer liaison officer at Cancer Research UK , said : “ Adrian is a truly inspirational person who has shown time and time again that he ’ s willing to do whatever he can to help us promote our vital work .
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A dad-of-two was given a year to live after his body was left ‘riddled’ with cancer – but he made a miraculous recovery after agreeing to be a ‘guinea pig’ in drug trials.
Adrian Webb, from Netherton, "cried like a baby" when he doctors gave him the devastating news in 2013.
He'd been diagnosed with skin cancer in 2012 after his wife Michelle insisted he saw a GP after she spotted a blemish on his back.
“I probably would have ignored it but she insisted I got it checked out so she saved my life,” Adrian said.
“I had surgery to remove a chunk of meat from my back and we thought that was it.”
(Image: Cancer Research UK)
But months later, Adrian discovered a lump under his arm and was told the cancer had spread to his lungs, liver, bowel, spleen and spine.
“When I was told I might only have a year left to live I cried like a baby,” he continued.
“That’s when I was told about a new trial I could go on. I said I would try anything so I signed up straight away.”
Three clinical drug trials later, Adrian is in remission and is now looking forward to being best man at his son Josh’s wedding in 2021 - who features in the heartwarming video above .
" My life is fabulous now,” he said.
“I’m still on treatment for some of the side effects of the drugs but that’s not important. What’s important is making the best of every day.
"If my story can help other people then I’m happy to keep telling it.”
Following his life-saving treatment, Adrian has been an avid campaigner for Cancer Research UK and his powerful story has helped inspire people to raise a staggering £21million.
His dedication saw him named 'Ambassador of the Year' at the charity's Flame of Hope award ceremony on October 19, which was held online due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
“I’m passionate about sharing my story to demonstrate the importance of research,” said Adrian, a manager at Headstock Distribution in Halesowen.
“It’s never been about me but I’m truly touched and honoured to have been given this accolade, it really does mean the world to me.”
Karen Stafford, media volunteer liaison officer at Cancer Research UK, said: “Adrian is a truly inspirational person who has shown time and time again that he’s willing to do whatever he can to help us promote our vital work.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Five rescued as home 'totally destroyed' by fire

Five people - including four children - were rescued from a fire that 'totally destroyed ' an Erdington home .
Emergency services were sent to the scene , just off Tyburn Road , at 2.25am on Friday , October 30 .
Medics treated four young girls for smoke inhalation before taking them to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital for further treatment .
West Midlands Fire Service said 20 firefighters tackled the blaze , which has totally destroyed the property .
The cause is currently unknown .
Pictures tweeted by crews show the extent of the damage .
An accompanying post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire engines and 20 firefighters dealing with a severe house fire in Erdington .
`` The house has been totally destroyed by fire and we are currently investigating the cause .
`` Five people have been rescued . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added : “ We were called by the fire service at 2.30am to a house fire at a property just off Tyburn Road in Erdington .
`` We sent two ambulances , three paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene .
`` Crews treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effects of smoke inhalation and they were conveyed to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital for further treatment .
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Five people - including four children - were rescued from a fire that 'totally destroyed' an Erdington home.
Emergency services were sent to the scene, just off Tyburn Road, at 2.25am on Friday, October 30.
Medics treated four young girls for smoke inhalation before taking them to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
(Image: WMFS)
West Midlands Fire Service said 20 firefighters tackled the blaze, which has totally destroyed the property.
The cause is currently unknown.
Pictures tweeted by crews show the extent of the damage.
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An accompanying post said: "We have had four fire engines and 20 firefighters dealing with a severe house fire in Erdington.
"The house has been totally destroyed by fire and we are currently investigating the cause.
"Five people have been rescued."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added: “We were called by the fire service at 2.30am to a house fire at a property just off Tyburn Road in Erdington.
"We sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
"Crews treated four patients, all girls, for the effects of smoke inhalation and they were conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Aston Villa urged to sign Odsonne Edouard after transfer update

Aston Villa fans are urging Dean Smith and Johan Lange to act after Odsonne Edouard revealed his desire to leave Celtic .
The prolific France under-21 international striker was linked with a move to Villa during the summer transfer window while Arsenal and Leicester City - who are managed by ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers - were also credited with an interest .
Edouard has been a revelation since arriving in Glasgow from French club Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 , scoring 66 goals in 136 appearances .
The 22-year-old 's agent said he planned to hold talks with Celtic 's board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League at the hands of Ferencvaros in August .
Neil Lennon 's side were thought to be demanding north of £40million for Edouard in an attempt to put off potential suitors .
But while they managed to hold onto the forward for the time being , he has confirmed he wishes to play at a higher level in the future .
Speaking to Telefoot in France ( via the Daily Record ) , he said : `` I 've been here for three years , and for sure when the time comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a higher league .
`` Right now I 'm focused on this season and when the right time comes I 'll make the decision to go . ''
Asked if he 'd go to England or return to his homeland , with the hosts saying they 'd love to see the Celtic man back in Ligue 1 , Edouard replied : `` Honestly I have n't really thought about it , I do n't know what the future holds . ''
Villa decided not to firm up their interest with a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target Ollie Watkins who arrived in a club-record £28million deal in September .
But plenty of supporters think boss Smith and sporting director Lange should reconsider a potential move .
One Villa fan on social media said : `` I would 100 % still take him .
Beast of a player . ''
`` Yes we need him in January , Watkins won ’ t score enough goals so he would be ideal , '' added another .
A third posted : `` I 'd say he 's badly needed , ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he needs help ... and [ Edouard ] would be a welcome addition !
@ AVFCOfficial go get him ! ''
However , not every fan thinks Edouard would be a smart addition to Smith 's squad .
`` Rather have Sturridge for free , '' said one .

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Aston Villa fans are urging Dean Smith and Johan Lange to act after Odsonne Edouard revealed his desire to leave Celtic.
The prolific France under-21 international striker was linked with a move to Villa during the summer transfer window while Arsenal and Leicester City - who are managed by ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers - were also credited with an interest.
Edouard has been a revelation since arriving in Glasgow from French club Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, scoring 66 goals in 136 appearances.
The 22-year-old's agent said he planned to hold talks with Celtic's board after the club's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Ferencvaros in August.
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Neil Lennon's side were thought to be demanding north of £40million for Edouard in an attempt to put off potential suitors.
But while they managed to hold onto the forward for the time being, he has confirmed he wishes to play at a higher level in the future.
Speaking to Telefoot in France (via the Daily Record), he said: "I've been here for three years, and for sure when the time comes I'll think about leaving, look for a higher league.
"Right now I'm focused on this season and when the right time comes I'll make the decision to go."
Asked if he'd go to England or return to his homeland, with the hosts saying they'd love to see the Celtic man back in Ligue 1, Edouard replied: "Honestly I haven't really thought about it, I don't know what the future holds."
Villa decided not to firm up their interest with a bid in the summer, focusing on top target Ollie Watkins who arrived in a club-record £28million deal in September.
But plenty of supporters think boss Smith and sporting director Lange should reconsider a potential move.
One Villa fan on social media said: "I would 100% still take him. Beast of a player."
"Yes we need him in January, Watkins won’t score enough goals so he would be ideal," added another.
A third posted: "I'd say he's badly needed, can't rely on Ollie all the time, he needs help...and [Edouard] would be a welcome addition! @AVFCOfficial go get him!"
However, not every fan thinks Edouard would be a smart addition to Smith's squad.
"Rather have Sturridge for free," said one.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Asda launches brand new supermarket - and it could change the way we shop

Asda has launched a massive overhaul of how people shop and if successful , it could change the way we shop .
The supermarket giant has brought in a sustainability store in its Asda Middleton store in Leeds which will help reduce waste - and it seems to be very popular already .
Asda partnered with a number of brands including PG Tips and Kellogg 's to allow customers to bring in their own containers to fill up on things like tea , cereal and washing powder .
Allowing people to bring in their own containers means that less packaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If successful , the idea will potentially be rolled out to more locations in 2021 , reports Manchester Evening News .
To encourage customers to shop sustainably , Asda says it has also launched Greener at Asda Price , a national price promise that loose and unwrapped products will not cost more than wrapped equivalents .
The new store has 15 huge refill stations offering customers a selection of more than 30 household staples sold in refillable format .
Asda shared an update on the concept on its Facebook page , and since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racked up over 24,000 likes , almost 7,000 comments and 8,000 shares .
Shoppers have been quick to comment , with many praising the initiative .
`` This is great !
More shops should do it .
There used to be a bag n save shop in Leeds which was fabulous for dry goods .
It ’ s exactly what we need .
Well done , '' said one shopper .
Another wrote : `` Excellent idea .
Hope its rolled out across other stores .
Guessing it wo n't be available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea well done hope you expand it .
I hate the amount of packaging I throw away every shopping day , '' praised somebody else , A fourth added : `` Brilliant !
I hope it ’ s rolled out to other stores soon . ''

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Asda has launched a massive overhaul of how people shop and if successful, it could change the way we shop.
The supermarket giant has brought in a sustainability store in its Asda Middleton store in Leeds which will help reduce waste - and it seems to be very popular already.
Asda partnered with a number of brands including PG Tips and Kellogg's to allow customers to bring in their own containers to fill up on things like tea, cereal and washing powder.
Allowing people to bring in their own containers means that less packaging will be wasted and thrown away.
If successful, the idea will potentially be rolled out to more locations in 2021, reports Manchester Evening News.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
To encourage customers to shop sustainably, Asda says it has also launched Greener at Asda Price, a national price promise that loose and unwrapped products will not cost more than wrapped equivalents.
The new store has 15 huge refill stations offering customers a selection of more than 30 household staples sold in refillable format.
Asda shared an update on the concept on its Facebook page, and since it was shared, the post has racked up over 24,000 likes, almost 7,000 comments and 8,000 shares.
Shoppers have been quick to comment, with many praising the initiative.
"This is great! More shops should do it. There used to be a bag n save shop in Leeds which was fabulous for dry goods. It’s exactly what we need. Well done," said one shopper.
Another wrote: "Excellent idea. Hope its rolled out across other stores. Guessing it won't be available for online purchases."
"Wow fab idea well done hope you expand it. I hate the amount of packaging I throw away every shopping day," praised somebody else,
A fourth added: "Brilliant! I hope it’s rolled out to other stores soon."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--James Ward-Prowse sends 'quality' transfer message to Aston Villa

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse has praised Aston Villa 's successful hunt for 'quality ' players during the summer window ahead of this weekend 's Premier League clash .
Villa host the Saints on Sunday having won four of their opening five top-flight fixtures to put last season 's relegation battle behind them .
Southampton did the double over Villa last term but will face a rejuvenated side boosted by the additions of the likes of Ollie Watkins , Ross Barkley and Emiliano Martinez .
Villa 's transfer business clearly has n't gone unnoticed but Ward-Prowse says the visitors are relishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their last four games .
“ They [ Villa ] have made some real quality signings and ones that have definitely improved them as a squad , and I think it will be a very different test to what we had when we played them last season , '' the midfielder told HampshireLive .
“ Of course , you have to respect the opponent and analyse their strengths and weaknesses , but we have got such belief in what we are doing here as a team that any opposition we play against , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Of course , it will be a tough test , but it is a good test for all of us and one that we are looking forward to . ''
Ward-Prowse has been in recent England squads with Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings and was Matt Targett 's teammate before the full-back signed for Villa last year .
“ They are quality players and they have got the ability to win games and keep clean sheets , ” he said .
“ Matt is a great lad , I had lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
“ A new challenge came for him and he has gone there and worked hard and sustained himself in the Aston Villa team , and I am pleased to see him doing so well .
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Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse has praised Aston Villa's successful hunt for 'quality' players during the summer window ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash.
Villa host the Saints on Sunday having won four of their opening five top-flight fixtures to put last season's relegation battle behind them.
Southampton did the double over Villa last term but will face a rejuvenated side boosted by the additions of the likes of Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley and Emiliano Martinez.
Villa's transfer business clearly hasn't gone unnoticed but Ward-Prowse says the visitors are relishing the challenge having taken ten points from their last four games.
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“They [Villa] have made some real quality signings and ones that have definitely improved them as a squad, and I think it will be a very different test to what we had when we played them last season," the midfielder told HampshireLive.
“Of course, you have to respect the opponent and analyse their strengths and weaknesses, but we have got such belief in what we are doing here as a team that any opposition we play against, we feel confident in what we do.
“Of course, it will be a tough test, but it is a good test for all of us and one that we are looking forward to."
Ward-Prowse has been in recent England squads with Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings and was Matt Targett's teammate before the full-back signed for Villa last year.
“They are quality players and they have got the ability to win games and keep clean sheets,” he said. “Matt is a great lad, I had lots of good memories and times with him here.
“A new challenge came for him and he has gone there and worked hard and sustained himself in the Aston Villa team, and I am pleased to see him doing so well.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Martin Lewis' important advice for students who could receive a refund

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued important advice for many students around the country who could be missing out on free cash .
Martin regularly appears on his ITV show The Martin Lewis Money Show to give important advice that many people may not know about .
If you are a big saver and really want to make sure your money is going as far as it can , Martin Lewis ' show is one to watch .
And one of his most recent nuggets of advice has gone out to students who could get a refund on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he revealed that students could have overpaid which includes payments beginning prior to the April after the completion of study and mis-calculated pay .
People who earn varying amounts from month-to-month also may have repaid student loans when they did n't need to , as the salary threshold is applied to the whole year , reports LancsLive .
He said : `` You only repay your loan if people earn over a threshold in a year .
For people in England and Wales that 's currently £27,000 .
`` But some go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sort-of in proportion , and they get charged .
`` But if you earn less than the threshold in a year you can reclaim that too .
`` To do this just call the Student Loans Company . ''
Lewis said claiming the money back is easier if you have pay slips or a payroll number to hand , but not a problem if you do n't .
For those concerned about increasing their debt , he added : `` I know some of you will be going : 'But surely this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off your debts , you do n't want to take the money out . '
`` But remember , on the English and Welsh system , it 's predicted only 17 per cent of university leavers will clear this in the 30 years before the debt wipes .
`` So taking money back wo n't change what you pay in the future , it 'll just put money in your pocket now . ''

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued important advice for many students around the country who could be missing out on free cash.
Martin regularly appears on his ITV show The Martin Lewis Money Show to give important advice that many people may not know about.
If you are a big saver and really want to make sure your money is going as far as it can, Martin Lewis' show is one to watch.
And one of his most recent nuggets of advice has gone out to students who could get a refund on their student loan.
Speaking on his show, he revealed that students could have overpaid which includes payments beginning prior to the April after the completion of study and mis-calculated pay.
People who earn varying amounts from month-to-month also may have repaid student loans when they didn't need to, as the salary threshold is applied to the whole year, reports LancsLive.
He said: "You only repay your loan if people earn over a threshold in a year. For people in England and Wales that's currently £27,000.
"But some go over it on a monthly in come, sort-of in proportion, and they get charged.
"But if you earn less than the threshold in a year you can reclaim that too.
"To do this just call the Student Loans Company."
Lewis said claiming the money back is easier if you have pay slips or a payroll number to hand, but not a problem if you don't.
For those concerned about increasing their debt, he added: "I know some of you will be going: 'But surely this is bad if you want to pay off your debts, you don't want to take the money out.'
"But remember, on the English and Welsh system, it's predicted only 17 per cent of university leavers will clear this in the 30 years before the debt wipes.
"So taking money back won't change what you pay in the future, it'll just put money in your pocket now."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Nuno delivers verdict on Ait-Nouri & explains Saiss's help in meeting

Nuno Espirito Santo praised Rayan Ait-Nouri for his instant impact on his Wolverhampton Wanderers debut .
Ait-Nouri netted the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Molineux , firing home into the far corner after just 18 minutes .
Daniel Podence added a second for Wolves before half-time , while the visitors had captain Luka Milivojevic sent off for a rash challenge on Joao Moutinho late on .
Ait-Nouri will grab the headlines though after announcing himself to Wolves fans in stunning fashion following his switch from Angers .
“ He has talent , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Nuno .
“ He ’ s 19 , comes to a new country and in his first game in the Premier League was able to score and help the team .
“ He has been working for two or three weeks now and we see a lot of aspects in which he can improve .
That ’ s the first thing because he is a talented player .
“ He ’ s good on the ball and can find good lines .
He has to get used to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the team defensively.
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“ He has had big help from Saiss today in the team meeting , ” explained Nuno .
“ His English must improve .
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He must improve his English to be able to communicate better .
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Nuno Espirito Santo praised Rayan Ait-Nouri for his instant impact on his Wolverhampton Wanderers debut.
Ait-Nouri netted the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Molineux, firing home into the far corner after just 18 minutes.
Daniel Podence added a second for Wolves before half-time, while the visitors had captain Luka Milivojevic sent off for a rash challenge on Joao Moutinho late on.
Ait-Nouri will grab the headlines though after announcing himself to Wolves fans in stunning fashion following his switch from Angers.
“He has talent, I’m really happy for him, everyone is,” said Nuno. “He’s 19, comes to a new country and in his first game in the Premier League was able to score and help the team.
“He has been working for two or three weeks now and we see a lot of aspects in which he can improve. That’s the first thing because he is a talented player.
“He’s good on the ball and can find good lines. He has to get used to the Premier League, the physicality, the shape of the team defensively.”
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Ait-Nouri replaced Romain Saiss at left wing-back and Nuno has revealed the role the Moroccan defender - also formally of Angers - has played in helping the youngster settle in at Molineux.
“He has had big help from Saiss today in the team meeting,” explained Nuno. “His English must improve. He has the basic words but Saiss is helping us hugely in terms of communication. He must improve his English to be able to communicate better.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Dean Smith gives Bertrand Traore lowdown & details Villa message

Dean Smith admits he 's `` expecting big things to come '' from £17 million summer signing Bertrand Traore .
The former Chelsea , Ajax and Lyon forward is yet to start in the Premier League for Aston Villa as he continues to play second-fiddle behind preferred right-winger Trezeguet .
Traore , 25 , has amassed just 42 minutes of league action to date and , in each of his four substitute appearances , he 's replaced Villa 's Egyptian in a like-for-like change .
Smith , meanwhile , highlighted how Trezeguet - who 's started Villa 's last 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at it against Leeds United last week with Traore now pushing for his first start against Southampton on Sunday .
`` He 's worked really hard , '' Smith said of Traore , who scored a speculative strike against Bristol City in the Carabao Cup previously .
He 's still working daily to get to the levels we want .
He 's getting there .
`` Any player who 's not playing I hope they 're frustrated because they should want to play .
He 's exactly the same .
`` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing I 've got amongst the group at the moment is they want to get into that team and they 're pushing each other , he 's one of them as well and I expect big things to come . ''
On Trezeguet continuing to keep Traore out , Smith added : `` Trez has been excellent , he was a big plus for us staying in the league last season with his goals and performances .
I did n't think he was at his best level against Leeds but he was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'll get back to that level again . ''
The head coach was also quizzed on those who continue to wait patiently for their chance - especially after Villa 's latest 3-0 defeat .
The likes of Conor Hourihane , Marvelous Nakamba and Keinan Davis failed to get on last week , and Smith said : `` Nobody 's been in to see me but they know me well enough by now if I felt I could have changed it from the bench I would have .
`` I did n't feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could change it from the bench which was a credit to Leeds because their intensity was really high .
`` It would have been difficult for anybody to come on the pitch to go and match that straight away . ''

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Dean Smith admits he's "expecting big things to come" from £17 million summer signing Bertrand Traore.
The former Chelsea, Ajax and Lyon forward is yet to start in the Premier League for Aston Villa as he continues to play second-fiddle behind preferred right-winger Trezeguet.
Traore, 25, has amassed just 42 minutes of league action to date and, in each of his four substitute appearances, he's replaced Villa's Egyptian in a like-for-like change.
Smith, meanwhile, highlighted how Trezeguet - who's started Villa's last 11 Premier League matches - wasn't quite at it against Leeds United last week with Traore now pushing for his first start against Southampton on Sunday.
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"He's worked really hard," Smith said of Traore, who scored a speculative strike against Bristol City in the Carabao Cup previously. He's still working daily to get to the levels we want. He's getting there.
"Any player who's not playing I hope they're frustrated because they should want to play. He's exactly the same.
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"He's settled in really well. The pleasing thing I've got amongst the group at the moment is they want to get into that team and they're pushing each other, he's one of them as well and I expect big things to come."
On Trezeguet continuing to keep Traore out, Smith added: "Trez has been excellent, he was a big plus for us staying in the league last season with his goals and performances. I didn't think he was at his best level against Leeds but he wasn't the only one. I'm sure he'll get back to that level again."
The head coach was also quizzed on those who continue to wait patiently for their chance - especially after Villa's latest 3-0 defeat. The likes of Conor Hourihane, Marvelous Nakamba and Keinan Davis failed to get on last week, and Smith said: "Nobody's been in to see me but they know me well enough by now if I felt I could have changed it from the bench I would have.
"I didn't feel at that moment (vs Leeds) I could change it from the bench which was a credit to Leeds because their intensity was really high.
"It would have been difficult for anybody to come on the pitch to go and match that straight away."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Wolves ratings as Podence, Neto shine & Ait-Nouri grabs chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers produced their best performance of the season to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Molineux and move up to third in the Premier League .
Debutant Rayan Ait-Nouri got the ball rolling with his first professional goal inside 18 minutes and Daniel Podence added a second before half-time for the rampant hosts .
Palace had captain Luka Milivojevic sent off late on for a poor challenge on Joao Moutinho to add to their misery .
Wolves have been criticised for their sluggish starts to games in recent weeks and hadn ’ t managed a first half goal since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they started superbly against Palace and should have taken the lead within 12 minutes .
Pedro Neto dropped a cross on Willy Boly ’ s head but for whatever reason the Frenchman didn ’ t bury Vicente Guaita from eight yards .
Boly ’ s compatriot Ait-Nouri wasn ’ t so forgiving when his chance arrived six minutes later .
The new boy ran onto Podence ’ s overhit cross and lashed the ball across Guaita and into the far corner .
Wolves were combining free-flowing football with an insatiable desire to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Leander Dendoncker does the latter better than anyone but he ’ s also capable of finding the net and smacked the bar from 30 yards shortly after Ait-Nouri had opened the scoring .
Wolves ’ pressure was relentless and Podence doubled their lead after connecting with Neto ’ s cross from the right from a quick turnover .
The diminutive Portuguese now has two goals for Wolves and both of them have come against Palace .
It wasn ’ t completely plain sailing with Palace posing a considerable threat on the counter-attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net after Michy Batshuayi guided home Wilfried Zaha ’ s centre but the striker was offside .
And they were also awarded a penalty when Boly tripped up Patrick van Aanholt but VAR revealed that the Dutchman had been in an offside position .
Wolves had to contend with numerous Palace attacks at the beginning of the second half but this team loves playing on the counter-attack .
Neto raced away down the left and picked out Dendoncker - who had bust a gut to keep up - but the Belgian ballooned his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another chance to add to their lead through substitute Adama Traore late on but Guaita stood up and saved his shot .
Fellow substitute Moutinho set up the chance before being caught late by Milivojevic in the middle of the park .
Martin Atkinson dismissed the Palace captain after reviewing the incident on VAR .
Patricio didn ’ t have an awful lot to do in the first half as Wolves dominated .
He will have been relieved to see those two offside decisions go against the visitors though .
The goalkeeper had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the break and showed excellent handling to avoid spilling any of Palace ’ s efforts from range .
Boly should have opened the scoring for Wolves but horribly misjudged his header .
He got away with a clumsy challenge on van Aanholt but other than that he didn ’ t put a foot wrong .
Took no chances when the ball was near Wolves ’ goal and often elected to whack it clear .
Showed his composure on the ball in the second half to take down a cross and dribble past van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was one of many instances where Coady showed off his defensive qualities against a lively Palace forward line .
The best thing about Kilman is that you rarely notice him .
He tends to take the simple option when on the ball and goes about his business quietly and professionally .
You get the feeling Wolves are onto something good with Kilman .
Semedo was much improved against Newcastle , but he was superb in this victory over Palace .
He produced three really inviting crosses from the right in the opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of space throughout .
It ’ s how Semedo used that space which was so impressive .
He had the beating of Schlupp and van Aanholt on his own at times and chipped in with a few vital blocks and headers too .
How did he not score !
?
The Belgian rattled a shot off the bar from 30 yards and skied one in the second half which he probably should have buried .
Other than those missed chances it was another masterclass in midfield from the tireless 25-year-old .
His performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made such a difference to Neves having two natural wing-backs to hit with his diagonal passes .
Time and time again the midfielder put it on a sixpence for Semedo and Ait-Nouri and , more often than not , those two produced at the end of it .
He looks like a serious player .
The 19-year-old was an unexpected debutant due to an injury to Marcal in the build-up to the game .
Ait-Nouri grabbed his chance though and showed off all the considerable talents Football Manager experts have been telling us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to net his first Wolves goal with a sweet first-time finish past Guaita .
This was pretty much the perfect debut .
The rapid winger has become a key man in the opening weeks of the season and this game was quite possibly his best yet .
His directness caused van Aanholt all kinds of problems and he interchanged cleverly with Podence and Jimenez , often changing positions with the former to confuse Palace .
Neto grabbed an assist for Podence ’ s goal with an accurate ball in from the right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nuno will be delighted that others stepped up to the plate and grabbed the goals for Wolves after Jimenez netted four of the club ’ s first six this season .
Jimenez didn ’ t really have a clear sight of goal all night , instead using his intelligence to create for those alongside him .
The Mexican was instrumental in setting Neto away to set up Podence ’ s clincher .
Podence has Traore breathing down his neck so he needs to be on his game and he certainly was .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the word go and might have netted before his close range finish midway through the half .
He also created the first goal with a fine run down the right before his deep cross found Ait-Nouri .
Took a whack from Milivojevic which earned the Palace man a red card .
Shot straight at Guaita after Jimenez played him through .
A rare outing for the £35million man but he didn ’ t have enough time to get involved .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers produced their best performance of the season to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Molineux and move up to third in the Premier League.
Debutant Rayan Ait-Nouri got the ball rolling with his first professional goal inside 18 minutes and Daniel Podence added a second before half-time for the rampant hosts.
Palace had captain Luka Milivojevic sent off late on for a poor challenge on Joao Moutinho to add to their misery.
Wolves have been criticised for their sluggish starts to games in recent weeks and hadn’t managed a first half goal since the opening day win at Sheffield United.
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But they started superbly against Palace and should have taken the lead within 12 minutes. Pedro Neto dropped a cross on Willy Boly’s head but for whatever reason the Frenchman didn’t bury Vicente Guaita from eight yards.
Boly’s compatriot Ait-Nouri wasn’t so forgiving when his chance arrived six minutes later. The new boy ran onto Podence’s overhit cross and lashed the ball across Guaita and into the far corner.
Wolves were combining free-flowing football with an insatiable desire to win the ball back at every opportunity. Leander Dendoncker does the latter better than anyone but he’s also capable of finding the net and smacked the bar from 30 yards shortly after Ait-Nouri had opened the scoring.
Wolves’ pressure was relentless and Podence doubled their lead after connecting with Neto’s cross from the right from a quick turnover. The diminutive Portuguese now has two goals for Wolves and both of them have come against Palace.
It wasn’t completely plain sailing with Palace posing a considerable threat on the counter-attack. They had the ball in the net after Michy Batshuayi guided home Wilfried Zaha’s centre but the striker was offside.
And they were also awarded a penalty when Boly tripped up Patrick van Aanholt but VAR revealed that the Dutchman had been in an offside position.
Wolves had to contend with numerous Palace attacks at the beginning of the second half but this team loves playing on the counter-attack. Neto raced away down the left and picked out Dendoncker - who had bust a gut to keep up - but the Belgian ballooned his effort over the bar.
Wolves had another chance to add to their lead through substitute Adama Traore late on but Guaita stood up and saved his shot. Fellow substitute Moutinho set up the chance before being caught late by Milivojevic in the middle of the park. Martin Atkinson dismissed the Palace captain after reviewing the incident on VAR.
Rui Patricio 7
Patricio didn’t have an awful lot to do in the first half as Wolves dominated. He will have been relieved to see those two offside decisions go against the visitors though.
The goalkeeper had a little more work to do after the break and showed excellent handling to avoid spilling any of Palace’s efforts from range.
Willy Boly 7
Boly should have opened the scoring for Wolves but horribly misjudged his header. He got away with a clumsy challenge on van Aanholt but other than that he didn’t put a foot wrong.
Took no chances when the ball was near Wolves’ goal and often elected to whack it clear.
Conor Coady 8
Showed his composure on the ball in the second half to take down a cross and dribble past van Aanholt inside his own penalty area.
That was one of many instances where Coady showed off his defensive qualities against a lively Palace forward line.
Max Kilman 7
The best thing about Kilman is that you rarely notice him. He tends to take the simple option when on the ball and goes about his business quietly and professionally. You get the feeling Wolves are onto something good with Kilman.
Nelson Semedo 8
Semedo was much improved against Newcastle, but he was superb in this victory over Palace. He produced three really inviting crosses from the right in the opening 10 minutes and continued to find acres of space throughout.
It’s how Semedo used that space which was so impressive. He had the beating of Schlupp and van Aanholt on his own at times and chipped in with a few vital blocks and headers too.
Leander Dendoncker 8
How did he not score!? The Belgian rattled a shot off the bar from 30 yards and skied one in the second half which he probably should have buried.
Other than those missed chances it was another masterclass in midfield from the tireless 25-year-old. His performance levels are peaking right now.
Ruben Neves 8
It made such a difference to Neves having two natural wing-backs to hit with his diagonal passes. Time and time again the midfielder put it on a sixpence for Semedo and Ait-Nouri and, more often than not, those two produced at the end of it.
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Rayan Ait-Nouri 8
He looks like a serious player. The 19-year-old was an unexpected debutant due to an injury to Marcal in the build-up to the game.
Ait-Nouri grabbed his chance though and showed off all the considerable talents Football Manager experts have been telling us about.
He only needed 18 minutes to net his first Wolves goal with a sweet first-time finish past Guaita. This was pretty much the perfect debut.
Pedro Neto 9
The rapid winger has become a key man in the opening weeks of the season and this game was quite possibly his best yet. His directness caused van Aanholt all kinds of problems and he interchanged cleverly with Podence and Jimenez, often changing positions with the former to confuse Palace.
Neto grabbed an assist for Podence’s goal with an accurate ball in from the right. He’s getting better and better.
Raul Jimenez 8
Nuno will be delighted that others stepped up to the plate and grabbed the goals for Wolves after Jimenez netted four of the club’s first six this season.
Jimenez didn’t really have a clear sight of goal all night, instead using his intelligence to create for those alongside him. The Mexican was instrumental in setting Neto away to set up Podence’s clincher.
Daniel Podence 9
Podence has Traore breathing down his neck so he needs to be on his game and he certainly was. He looked Wolves’ most dangerous spark from the word go and might have netted before his close range finish midway through the half.
He also created the first goal with a fine run down the right before his deep cross found Ait-Nouri.
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Joao Moutinho (for Neto, 76) 6
Took a whack from Milivojevic which earned the Palace man a red card.
Adama Traore (for Podence, 76) 6
Shot straight at Guaita after Jimenez played him through.
Fabio Silva (for Jimenez, 90) N/A
A rare outing for the £35million man but he didn’t have enough time to get involved.
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