birminghammail--2020-06-01--Exclusive: Albrighton tells the truth about brutal Villa snub

Marc Albrighton was cast onto the scrapheap by Aston Villa when his boyhood club broke a promise to offer him a new contract .
Despite assurances from manager Paul Lambert that he would be given a new deal , Albrighton had to come to terms with a bitter Villa snub in the summer of 2014 .
Albrighton picked himself up and played a part in Leicester City 's remarkable Premier League title triumph less than two years after his claret and blue rejection .
The true circumstances of why he was led on and let down by Villa have never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusive interview with BirminghamLive 's Claret & Blue podcast , Albrighton lifts the lid on exactly what happened six years ago .
This is Marc Albrighton 's story - in his own words .
At the start of Paul Lambert 's Villa tenure in the summer of 2012 , Albrighton had high hopes for his prospects under the new manager .
It was not to be as the Bodymoor Heath academy graduate soon became a peripheral figure in a `` toxic '' dressing room .
`` When Lambert was appointed I was really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much like Martin O'Neill .
O'Neill liked me .
I 'd looked at Lambert 's teams previously .
He likes hard working players and I thought I ca n't really go far wrong here .
It was probably the opposite if I 'm honest .
It was a transitional period at Villa , it was difficult for anyone to come in .
I still do n't know to this day who was making what decsions .
Who was making the signings ?
A lot of players came in that were n't good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or six that were good enough .
It just was n't a good dressing room .
It was a toxic dressing room .
It was very separated .
A lot of the big names had gone , the names that held it all together .
It never went well .
There were a few things that stick out for me .
I was walking round the place and never really got the feeling that he ever wanted me as part of his plans .
He persisted with the same team or the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played .
Win lose or draw he never really changed it so it was alway difficult for me to ever be a part of .
It had been so long playing second fiddle to Ashley Young , Stewart Downing , James Milner , then all of a sudden I still ca n't get in the team .
Do n't get me wrong there were some good players at the time as well .
Andi Weimann was banging goals in left , right and centre , Christian Benteke was there , Gabby Agbonlahor was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of , I wouldnt say 'undroppable ' , but they never came out of the team .
I never saw a way in for me then , even if we went on a losing streak he 'd never think , I 'll give them a rest and freshen things up .
I never felt like ' I 've got a chance this weekend ' .
As it went on it just became like 'It will take six or seven injuries for me to get a game here ' .
Once that sets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Albrighton 's relationship with Lambert further deteriorated when the manager pulled the plug on a loan move he was keen to make .
The proposed move would have suited the young wideman 's family life and his football , but Lambert had other ideas .
`` From my point of view I was injured as well so that probably did n't help my cause .
Once I recovered from my injury he said 'Right you can go out on loan ' .
I think it was Wigan and Derby that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got a phone call off Nigel Clough .
I loved everything I heard from him on the phone .
I had n't heard about Wigan at the time .
I thought if Villa are willing to do it and they can arrange the Derby deal that 's great .
I can go and get some football for a month and then come back after Christmas and hit the ground running .
I ended up gong into training and speaking to Lambert about the phone call that I 'd had from Derby and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Wigan ' .
Straight away I thought why ?
Derby were above Wigan in the league at the time .
I thought Derby suited me more location wise and with the squad they had .
I thought 'It 's a strange one ' but he was persistent that I go to Wigan .
Whether it was the fact he was good friends with Owen Coyle and that had a part to play I 'm not sure .
But I ended up going to Wigan and to be fair I 've not got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time there .
I was only there a month but it sort of opened my eyes up a bit to the smaller football clubs , the family side of things .
As good a club as Villa is , and taking nothing away from Villa , because it 's such a big club people get lost there and you do n't really see everyone , whereas Wigan because it 's so small , it was such a good feel around that place .
The manager Owen Coyle was fantastic for me , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad word to say about him , I loved my time there .
But those were just the sort of things that happened during that era that did n't really fill me with any motivation at all in terms of playing for Lambert . ''
`` Still nothing '' - Back in favour Albrighton did get a look in when he returned from loan in the winter of 2013-14 .
He went on to make 10 starts and 10 substitute appearances and it prompted some positive noises from the manager 's office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest I came back from Wigan and I think we did have a few injuries .
I 'd done well at Wigan , I 'd played a couple of reserve games back here and he put me straight in .
I actually played quite a few games in that second half of the season .
I 'd been doing well .
I knew my contract was up .
I went in for a couple of conversations with the manager and every conversation I had was positive .
'You 're doing absolutely fantastic for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing , do n't worry about your contract .
It will all be sorted at the end .
Do n't stress about it , just keep playing your football ' .
So I was fine with that .
I 'm enjoying my football again , I 'm staying fit and healthy and I 'm playing for Aston Villa .
It was fine .
Then it kept getting closer and closer towards the end of the season .
`` What do you mean ? ''
- The bitter bombshell Lambert guided Villa to safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
Having started the previous three matches , Albrighton failed to make the squad for the final two games , heavy defeats at Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City .
Still , following those encouraging chats with Lambert , the winger did not suspect anything untoward .
`` Two days after the season finished , my agent phoned me and said 'There 's nothing on the table from Villa ' .
So I said , 'What do you mean there 's nothing ? '
He was like 'There 's literally not an offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You 've got to go to another club .
I 've spoken to a few clubs just in case this scenario happened and they 'd like to speak to you ' .
At the time I was just like , 'Can I call you back once I 've taken all this in ? '
In my head , definitely naively , I trusted everything that they said .
I do n't know whose decision it was , I still do n't know now .
In my head it was , 'Yeah my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be sorted towards the end of the season , keep playing your football , keep doing what you 're doing , keep doing well ' .
So that 's what I was doing and I just expected a contract .
I did n't expect anything massive because I had n't been playing every game , I 'd only played bit parts .
But whatever was on the table for me I would have accepted .
100 per cent .
I did n't even think in my head that I would leave Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the fact that there was no conversation to be had , I phoned my agent back and he named the clubs that were interested .
I chose Leicester as my preference and I went there , spoke to the manager , spoke to Steve Walsh on my phone .
He was singing my praises , he told me how good it was at Leicester and he sold it for me . ''
Having let the news sink in Albrighton returned to Bodymoor Heath to clear out his locker and bid a sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had guided him from a seven-year-old to the Villa first team .
`` I just do n't know whose job it would have been to tell me .
I do n't know who I would have liked to hear it off to be honest .
I did n't see anybody there that I would have enjoyed or accepted a conversation with to say at the end we 're not going to renew your contract .
After the season had finished and I 'd found out , I went back to get my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the academy side were still there .
I walked around the building and said my goodbyes and my thanks to everybody there that had helped me along the way .
Every person I spoke to was gutted for me and could tell how hurt I was about it .
I never really felt anger towards anybody .
If somebody had sat me down , whether it be Paul Lambert or whoever and said we 're not offering you anything , I would n't really have liked that because he had told me all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The whole station was a bit of a blur because I was n't expecting it .
I did n't see it coming .
It just came as a total shock . ''
To hear Albrighton 's fascinating Villa story in full , watch the interview on our Claret & Blue YouTube channel here .

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Marc Albrighton was cast onto the scrapheap by Aston Villa when his boyhood club broke a promise to offer him a new contract.
Despite assurances from manager Paul Lambert that he would be given a new deal, Albrighton had to come to terms with a bitter Villa snub in the summer of 2014.
Albrighton picked himself up and played a part in Leicester City's remarkable Premier League title triumph less than two years after his claret and blue rejection.
The true circumstances of why he was led on and let down by Villa have never emerged - until now.
In an exclusive interview with BirminghamLive's Claret & Blue podcast, Albrighton lifts the lid on exactly what happened six years ago.
This is Marc Albrighton's story - in his own words.
"Toxic" - In the beginning
At the start of Paul Lambert's Villa tenure in the summer of 2012 , Albrighton had high hopes for his prospects under the new manager. It was not to be as the Bodymoor Heath academy graduate soon became a peripheral figure in a "toxic" dressing room.
"When Lambert was appointed I was really pleased because I'd heard he was very much like Martin O'Neill. O'Neill liked me. I'd looked at Lambert's teams previously. He likes hard working players and I thought I can't really go far wrong here.
It was probably the opposite if I'm honest.
It was a transitional period at Villa, it was difficult for anyone to come in. I still don't know to this day who was making what decsions. Who was making the signings?
A lot of players came in that weren't good enough. There was one in five or six that were good enough.
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It just wasn't a good dressing room. It was a toxic dressing room. It was very separated. A lot of the big names had gone, the names that held it all together. It never went well.
There were a few things that stick out for me. I was walking round the place and never really got the feeling that he ever wanted me as part of his plans.
He persisted with the same team or the same front three in that formation that he played. Win lose or draw he never really changed it so it was alway difficult for me to ever be a part of.
It had been so long playing second fiddle to Ashley Young, Stewart Downing, James Milner ,then all of a sudden I still can't get in the team.
Don't get me wrong there were some good players at the time as well. Andi Weimann was banging goals in left, right and centre, Christian Benteke was there, Gabby Agbonlahor was there and those three players were sort of, I wouldnt say 'undroppable', but they never came out of the team.
I never saw a way in for me then, even if we went on a losing streak he'd never think, I'll give them a rest and freshen things up.
I never felt like 'I've got a chance this weekend'. As it went on it just became like 'It will take six or seven injuries for me to get a game here'.
Once that sets in it's hard to cope with mentally."
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"Why?" - Wig, Ram, bam
Albrighton's relationship with Lambert further deteriorated when the manager pulled the plug on a loan move he was keen to make. The proposed move would have suited the young wideman's family life and his football, but Lambert had other ideas.
"From my point of view I was injured as well so that probably didn't help my cause. Once I recovered from my injury he said 'Right you can go out on loan'.
I think it was Wigan and Derby that were interested in me at the time. I got a phone call off Nigel Clough. I loved everything I heard from him on the phone.
I hadn't heard about Wigan at the time. I thought if Villa are willing to do it and they can arrange the Derby deal that's great. I can go and get some football for a month and then come back after Christmas and hit the ground running.
I ended up gong into training and speaking to Lambert about the phone call that I'd had from Derby and he said 'You're going to go to Wigan'.
Straight away I thought why? Derby were above Wigan in the league at the time. I thought Derby suited me more location wise and with the squad they had.
I thought 'It's a strange one' but he was persistent that I go to Wigan. Whether it was the fact he was good friends with Owen Coyle and that had a part to play I'm not sure.
But I ended up going to Wigan and to be fair I've not got a bad word to say about my time there.
I was only there a month but it sort of opened my eyes up a bit to the smaller football clubs, the family side of things. As good a club as Villa is, and taking nothing away from Villa, because it's such a big club people get lost there and you don't really see everyone, whereas Wigan because it's so small, it was such a good feel around that place.
The manager Owen Coyle was fantastic for me, he was brilliant, I've not got a bad word to say about him, I loved my time there.
But those were just the sort of things that happened during that era that didn't really fill me with any motivation at all in terms of playing for Lambert."
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"Still nothing" - Back in favour
Albrighton did get a look in when he returned from loan in the winter of 2013-14. He went on to make 10 starts and 10 substitute appearances and it prompted some positive noises from the manager's office at Bodymoor Heath.
"To be honest I came back from Wigan and I think we did have a few injuries. I'd done well at Wigan, I'd played a couple of reserve games back here and he put me straight in. I actually played quite a few games in that second half of the season. I'd been doing well.
I knew my contract was up. I went in for a couple of conversations with the manager and every conversation I had was positive.
'You're doing absolutely fantastic for me, keep doing what you're doing, don't worry about your contract. It will all be sorted at the end. Don't stress about it, just keep playing your football'.
So I was fine with that. I'm enjoying my football again, I'm staying fit and healthy and I'm playing for Aston Villa. It was fine.
Then it kept getting closer and closer towards the end of the season.
Still nothing."
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"What do you mean?" - The bitter bombshell
Lambert guided Villa to safety and 15th in the table with 38 points. Having started the previous three matches, Albrighton failed to make the squad for the final two games, heavy defeats at Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. Still, following those encouraging chats with Lambert, the winger did not suspect anything untoward.
"Two days after the season finished, my agent phoned me and said 'There's nothing on the table from Villa'.
So I said, 'What do you mean there's nothing?'
He was like 'There's literally not an offer, there's not an offer there. You've got to go to another club. I've spoken to a few clubs just in case this scenario happened and they'd like to speak to you'.
At the time I was just like, 'Can I call you back once I've taken all this in?'
In my head, definitely naively, I trusted everything that they said. I don't know whose decision it was, I still don't know now.
In my head it was, 'Yeah my contract's sorted, he said it would be sorted towards the end of the season, keep playing your football, keep doing what you're doing, keep doing well'.
So that's what I was doing and I just expected a contract. I didn't expect anything massive because I hadn't been playing every game, I'd only played bit parts.
But whatever was on the table for me I would have accepted. 100 per cent. I didn't even think in my head that I would leave Villa.
Once I'd got to grips with the fact that there was no conversation to be had, I phoned my agent back and he named the clubs that were interested.
I chose Leicester as my preference and I went there, spoke to the manager, spoke to Steve Walsh on my phone. He was singing my praises, he told me how good it was at Leicester and he sold it for me."
'Gutted for me" - A painful farewell
Having let the news sink in Albrighton returned to Bodymoor Heath to clear out his locker and bid a sad goodbye to the reserve and academy staff who had guided him from a seven-year-old to the Villa first team.
"I just don't know whose job it would have been to tell me. I don't know who I would have liked to hear it off to be honest.
I didn't see anybody there that I would have enjoyed or accepted a conversation with to say at the end we're not going to renew your contract.
After the season had finished and I'd found out, I went back to get my boots and the youth team and all the academy side were still there.
I walked around the building and said my goodbyes and my thanks to everybody there that had helped me along the way. Every person I spoke to was gutted for me and could tell how hurt I was about it.
I never really felt anger towards anybody. If somebody had sat me down, whether it be Paul Lambert or whoever and said we're not offering you anything, I wouldn't really have liked that because he had told me all along that I was getting one.
The whole station was a bit of a blur because I wasn't expecting it. I didn't see it coming. It just came as a total shock."
To hear Albrighton's fascinating Villa story in full, watch the interview on our Claret & Blue YouTube channel here.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Birmingham business teams up with mosques to provide face masks for whole city

A Birmingham business has teamed up with local mosques for a 1 Million Mask Challenge .
Loft25 , which specialises in specialising in home furnishing and garden products , has teamed up once again with Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre ( GLMCC ) for the initiative .
It follows a campaign in April to provide free PPE to NHS staff .
This time , Loft25 and GLMCC have partnered with several other mosques across the city including Birmingham Central Mosque , Masjid Al Falah , The Hub Solihull , and The Olton Project Solihull .
Loft25 owner Zhagum Arshad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and packed into kits that also contain elastic and a QR code/link to watch an instruction video on YouTube .
Kits have been delivered to the partner mosques and are ready for collection from today ( June 1 ) by members of the public who wish to quickly put together their own face mask as lockdown restrictions are relaxed .
Mr Arshad said : `` We ’ re hoping to make masks for the whole city .
`` The Government has issued advice around wearing face coverings in places where social distancing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for face masks has increased .
`` The kits are going to be available from mosques all over Birmingham .
We ’ ve already had mosques come forward to partner with us and other mosques will be joining soon .
`` You ’ ll be able to go and collect the kits ( for free ) and this is open for everyone , every community , to make masks and give them out to their family and friends .
`` Let ’ s bring back the notion of Birmingham being the Workshop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together . ''
The challenge is aimed to bring together the whole community , from every race and faith or no faith .
Saleem Ahmed from GLMCC said : `` This is a new campaign for all communities .
It highlights humanity comes first , protecting lives comes first .
`` The campaign draws inspiration from a verse in the Holy Quran which is translated as : If anyone saved a life , it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind . '
`` When we are in need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to work together , differences can always be put aside .
`` Mosques across the city have been running foodbanks to feed people in the city since the lockdown was announced and now , they will also act as collection points for the 1 Million Mask Challenge kits . ''
1 Million - equivalent to the population of Birmingham - is an ambitious number but inspiration is drawn from the NHS PPE Campaign that saw 20,000 PPE garments go out in total to frontline staff .
Loft25 & GLMCC ask supporters to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get updates on the 1 Million Mask Challenge including specific collection point details .

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A Birmingham business has teamed up with local mosques for a 1 Million Mask Challenge.
Loft25, which specialises in specialising in home furnishing and garden products, has teamed up once again with Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) for the initiative.
It follows a campaign in April to provide free PPE to NHS staff.
This time, Loft25 and GLMCC have partnered with several other mosques across the city including Birmingham Central Mosque, Masjid Al Falah, The Hub Solihull, and The Olton Project Solihull.
Loft25 owner Zhagum Arshad donated the material which has been cut and packed into kits that also contain elastic and a QR code/link to watch an instruction video on YouTube.
Kits have been delivered to the partner mosques and are ready for collection from Monday, June 1, by members of the public who wish to quickly put together their own face mask as lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
Mr Arshad said: "We’re hoping to make masks for the whole city.
"The Government has issued advice around wearing face coverings in places where social distancing is difficult to avoid and so the demand for face masks has increased.
"The kits are going to be available from mosques all over Birmingham. We’ve already had mosques come forward to partner with us and other mosques will be joining soon.
"You’ll be able to go and collect the kits (for free) and this is open for everyone, every community, to make masks and give them out to their family and friends.
"Let’s bring back the notion of Birmingham being the Workshop of the World as we’re stronger together."
The challenge is aimed to bring together the whole community, from every race and faith or no faith.
Saleem Ahmed from GLMCC said: "This is a new campaign for all communities. It highlights humanity comes first, protecting lives comes first.
"The campaign draws inspiration from a verse in the Holy Quran which is translated as: If anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind.'
"When we are in need, we show our true compassion and ability to work together, differences can always be put aside.
"Mosques across the city have been running foodbanks to feed people in the city since the lockdown was announced and now, they will also act as collection points for the 1 Million Mask Challenge kits."
1 Million - equivalent to the population of Birmingham - is an ambitious number but inspiration is drawn from the NHS PPE Campaign that saw 20,000 PPE garments go out in total to frontline staff.
Loft25 & GLMCC ask supporters to follow the NHS PPE social media pages to get updates on the 1 Million Mask Challenge including specific collection point details.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Appeal to trace man after off-road bikes used in park

Officers want to speak to this biker following reports of anti-social behaviour at a Black Country park .
A young @ @ @ @ @ a 'nuisance ' off-road rider was reported driving around Bury Hill Park , Tividale , @ @ @ @ @ information via Twitter , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` Rowley Neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ like to speak with this male to assist them with enquiries concerning use of off @ @ @ @ @ Park , Tividale recently .
`` Please contact us if you know him and can @ @ @ @ @ '' Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at at @ @ @ @ @ .
Crime Stoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Officers want to speak to this biker following reports of anti-social behaviour at a Black Country park.
A young man is being sought after a 'nuisance' off-road rider was reported driving around Bury Hill Park, Tividale, during lockdown.
Cops have now released CCTV images.
Appealing for information via Twitter, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Rowley Neighbourhood Policing team would very much like to speak with this male to assist them with enquiries concerning use of off road bikes on Bury Hill Park, Tividale recently.
"Please contact us if you know him and can help. Many thanks."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, people can call 101 anytime.
Crime Stoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Birmingham City contact fans over refunds for West Brom match

Birmingham City have confirmed details for refunds on tickets .
The club have written to supporters who were due to attend the derby game with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns .
That was the first of nine games affected by the lockdown but while the fixtures are now expected to be played out – three months later – there will be no supporters in attendance .
And Blues have given ticket-holding fans two options , the first a full refund , which will be back in fans ’ accounts by June 22 .
The second is to donate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom Blues have been supporting throughout the pandemic .
Fans have until 1pm on Wednesday , June 10 to make their choice and can do so either by selecting Refund or NHS Trust at the following page .
Refunds will be made to the same card that the payment was taken from at the time of the booking and only to the original ticket purchaser .
If fans do not action by the deadline the funds will go straight to the NHS .
Details about season tickets will be released when available .

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Birmingham City have confirmed details for refunds on tickets.
The club have written to supporters who were due to attend the derby game with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.
That was the first of nine games affected by the lockdown but while the fixtures are now expected to be played out – three months later – there will be no supporters in attendance.
And Blues have given ticket-holding fans two options, the first a full refund, which will be back in fans’ accounts by June 22.
The second is to donate the money to the local NHS Trust, whom Blues have been supporting throughout the pandemic.
Fans have until 1pm on Wednesday, June 10 to make their choice and can do so either by selecting Refund or NHS Trust at the following page.
Refunds will be made to the same card that the payment was taken from at the time of the booking and only to the original ticket purchaser.
If fans do not action by the deadline the funds will go straight to the NHS.
Details about season tickets will be released when available.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Armed cops swarm street after police chase ends in crash with bus

This is the dramatic moment armed police were seen swarming a city street after a dramatic police chase ended in a smash .
Officers had been chasing a vehicle moments before it crashed with another car and a bus on Hamstead Road , Great Barr on Sunday , May 31 .
The driver tried to make off from the scene but was Tasered by police before being taken to hospital for his crash injuries .
Paramedics treated a second male driver - who was fortunately discharged with minor injuries .
Armed officers , several marked cars and undercover police vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene above .
The bus can be seen stopped in the middle of the street surrounded by police cars as groups of people watch on .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` A man was arrested after we pursued a car which failed to stop in Great Barr at around 5pm yesterday ( 31 May ) .
`` The BMW was involved in a collision with a bus and another car in Hamstead Road , and the driver fled on foot .
`` A 24-year-old man was chased and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving , failing to stop for police and theft of a motor vehicle .
`` The man was taken into police custody for questioning and has since been released under investigation as enquiries continue . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to West Willows at 5.09pm yesterday afternoon .
We were called to reports of a two car collision involving a bus .
`` We sent two ambulances to the scene .
We treated two people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene with minor injuries .
`` The second patient was the driver of one of the cars .
He managed to get himself out of the car .
He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Sandwell Hospital . ''

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This is the dramatic moment armed police were seen swarming a city street after a dramatic police chase ended in a smash.
Officers had been chasing a vehicle moments before it crashed with another car and a bus on Hamstead Road, Great Barr on Sunday, May 31.
The driver tried to make off from the scene but was Tasered by police before being taken to hospital for his crash injuries.
Paramedics treated a second male driver - who was fortunately discharged with minor injuries.
Armed officers, several marked cars and undercover police vehicles can be seen in footage taken at the scene above.
The bus can be seen stopped in the middle of the street surrounded by police cars as groups of people watch on.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "A man was arrested after we pursued a car which failed to stop in Great Barr at around 5pm yesterday (31 May).
"The BMW was involved in a collision with a bus and another car in Hamstead Road, and the driver fled on foot.
"A 24-year-old man was chased and a Taser later used to detain him. He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and theft of a motor vehicle.
"The man was taken into police custody for questioning and has since been released under investigation as enquiries continue."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to West Willows at 5.09pm yesterday afternoon. We were called to reports of a two car collision involving a bus.
"We sent two ambulances to the scene. We treated two people, one is a man who was discharged at the scene with minor injuries.
"The second patient was the driver of one of the cars. He managed to get himself out of the car. He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Sandwell Hospital."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--"So disrespectful" - Litter louts dumping rubbish at Tamworth beauty spots

As lockdown restrictions gradually lift , more and more litter is being found dumped in Tamworth .
Tamworth Borough Council is asking people to use one of the more than 900 litter and dog waste bins across the town or , if not , take rubbish home .
Julie Milford and residents in Bolehall have filled bags full of litter .
She said : “ It is just so disrespectful .
It ’ s annoying .
`` The reason why I do it is I have got pets and a lot of people walk their pets over here .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ride their bikes and things like that and it is not pleasure at all with all this rubbish around .
“ I just don ’ t like the mess , it irritates me so I pick it up .
People always bang on about saving the planet but they are just making it worse .
I was brought up to put my rubbish in the bin and be respectful.
” Meanwhile Danielle Bayliss has been clearing up Dosthill Park .
She fumed : “ Balloons , metal canisters , plastic bags , cans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisp and sweet packets ; you name it - we ’ ve picked it up .
“ So many times I ’ ve been down here and seen the same dog walkers and groups of young kids who realise how lucky they are to live near a gem like this place and always pick up after themselves .
`` Unfortunately some think it ’ s acceptable to leave rubbish strewn around everywhere .
“ So many people go on about the devastating effects of plastic and litter in general , but clearly this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the select few are ruining a nature reserve for many others who love this place .
“ I ’ m 28 years old and I know the value of a beautiful place such as this.
” Tamworth Borough Council say : “ The increase in footfall of people visiting parks due to the recent changes in lockdown restrictions has therefore resulted in a greater use of litter and dog waste bins across the borough .
“ We ’ re expecting this to increase further , therefore Tamworth Borough Council Street Scene team are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the litter and have increased the frequency of bin emptying as much as possible with the workforce available .
“ Our Street Scene team are trying their best to keep on top of the litter and have increased the frequency of bin emptying as much as possible with the workforce available .
“ There are more than 900 litter and dog waste bins across Tamworth and we aim to empty the majority before they become full , but obviously the current situation has changed previous levels of demand and the patterns of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You can help by letting us know if you see an overflowing bin .
You can report this quickly and easily online at www.tamworth.gov.uk/street-issues and we can get it emptied as soon as possible .
This will also help us build a new picture of where the demand is currently greatest .
“ If a bin is full , we would really appreciate it if people could take their rubbish to another bin , or if possible , take it home .
“ Unfortunately there has been an increase in reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is resulting in additional pressure on our already strained services .
“ We know that the majority of our residents and businesses would never dream of dumping rubbish in the street , but we would encourage people to report those who do .
Household waste recycling centres have now re-opened for the disposal of essential items , and we hope that people continue to dispose of their waste responsibly and legally .
“ Dumping waste is a criminal offence and could result in a fixed penalty fine of up to £400 , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s bad for the environment and puts added strain on our essential service providers and key workers - the men and women who work hard to keep our streets clean . ''
“ Our waste crews are collecting record levels of rubbish – an increase of 20 tonnes in weight and 40 tonnes in volume in recent weeks .
We have also maintained our garden waste and bulky collection services .
Visit our website for more information : “ We ’ re asking people to do their bit .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project , please be prepared to hang on to your waste or dispose of it responsibly , by booking a slot at a recycling centre , or making arrangements with private skip companies .
“ We also continue to investigate incidents of flytipping continue and ask if you witness an offence to please report it via www.tamworth.gov.uk/street-issues .
”

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As lockdown restrictions gradually lift, more and more litter is being found dumped in Tamworth.
Tamworth Borough Council is asking people to use one of the more than 900 litter and dog waste bins across the town or, if not, take rubbish home.
Julie Milford and residents in Bolehall have filled bags full of litter.
She said: “It is just so disrespectful. It’s annoying.
"The reason why I do it is I have got pets and a lot of people walk their pets over here.
"There are also little children learning to ride their bikes and things like that and it is not pleasure at all with all this rubbish around.
“I just don’t like the mess, it irritates me so I pick it up. People always bang on about saving the planet but they are just making it worse. I was brought up to put my rubbish in the bin and be respectful.”
Meanwhile Danielle Bayliss has been clearing up Dosthill Park.
She fumed: “Balloons, metal canisters, plastic bags, cans, plastic containers, wine bottles, crisp and sweet packets; you name it - we’ve picked it up.
“So many times I’ve been down here and seen the same dog walkers and groups of young kids who realise how lucky they are to live near a gem like this place and always pick up after themselves.
"Unfortunately some think it’s acceptable to leave rubbish strewn around everywhere.
“So many people go on about the devastating effects of plastic and litter in general, but clearly this message isn’t sinking in and the select few are ruining a nature reserve for many others who love this place.
“I’m 28 years old and I know the value of a beautiful place such as this.”
Tamworth Borough Council say: “The increase in footfall of people visiting parks due to the recent changes in lockdown restrictions has therefore resulted in a greater use of litter and dog waste bins across the borough.
“We’re expecting this to increase further, therefore Tamworth Borough Council Street Scene team are trying their best to keep on top of the litter and have increased the frequency of bin emptying as much as possible with the workforce available.
“Our Street Scene team are trying their best to keep on top of the litter and have increased the frequency of bin emptying as much as possible with the workforce available.
“There are more than 900 litter and dog waste bins across Tamworth and we aim to empty the majority before they become full, but obviously the current situation has changed previous levels of demand and the patterns of which bins need emptying more often.
“You can help by letting us know if you see an overflowing bin. You can report this quickly and easily online at www.tamworth.gov.uk/street-issues and we can get it emptied as soon as possible. This will also help us build a new picture of where the demand is currently greatest.
“If a bin is full, we would really appreciate it if people could take their rubbish to another bin, or if possible, take it home.
“Unfortunately there has been an increase in reports of fly tipping across the borough, which is resulting in additional pressure on our already strained services.
“We know that the majority of our residents and businesses would never dream of dumping rubbish in the street, but we would encourage people to report those who do. Household waste recycling centres have now re-opened for the disposal of essential items, and we hope that people continue to dispose of their waste responsibly and legally.
“Dumping waste is a criminal offence and could result in a fixed penalty fine of up to £400, or an unlimited fine or imprisonment on conviction. It’s bad for the environment and puts added strain on our essential service providers and key workers - the men and women who work hard to keep our streets clean."
“Our waste crews are collecting record levels of rubbish – an increase of 20 tonnes in weight and 40 tonnes in volume in recent weeks. We have also maintained our garden waste and bulky collection services. Visit our website for more information:
www.tamworth.gov.uk/bulky-waste-collections
“We’re asking people to do their bit. If you plan a clear out or DIY project, please be prepared to hang on to your waste or dispose of it responsibly, by booking a slot at a recycling centre, or making arrangements with private skip companies .
“We also continue to investigate incidents of flytipping continue and ask if you witness an offence to please report it via www.tamworth.gov.uk/street-issues.”


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Teenager launches fitness book to support the NHS

Tamworth FC academy player Alex Smith has launched a health and fitness book with a third of proceeds set to be donated to the NHS .
The central defender , 17 , has produced an E-book titled 51 Secrets to Transform Your Health .
It costs just £3.99 and 33 per cent of money from the book will go to NHS charities .
“ I have read a lot of health and fitness books and it ’ s a passion of mine , ” said Alex , from Sutton Coldfield .
“ I think because I love football so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health psychology .
“ I have taken a lot of the lessons I have learnt from books , which I have found useful for me , and condensed them into my own book .
“ I just thought it would be good to put all the ideas which to improve people ’ s health into one place .
“ It ’ s 150 pages of easy to read information , a step by step guide to transforming your health .
`` There are four sections including motivation – how you can truly achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to gain control over your appetite .
“ There ’ s also exercise , optimising your own physical condition , and mental health , getting control of your emotions .
“ It ’ s all about try understand what you really want .
If you are interested in improving your health once and for all I feel it ’ s the ideal book .
“ Hopefully I can generate some interest in it because the more books sold , the more money I will raise for the NHS .
`` I feel the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we can do for them.
” Alex , meanwhile , is hoping to resume his football with Tamworth in the coming weeks .
The talented teenager has featured for the first team in cup games and hopes to make his mark .
“ It ’ s a really good set up at the club , ” he said .
“ The academy is excellent and I ’ d say there are not a lot of professional clubs who have the same level of coaching that Tamworth have .
“ I really can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , ” he added .
“ I have really missed missed training .
I ’ m hoping to progress next season .
“ It ’ s hard for younger lads sometimes , especially central defenders , as coaches look for experience .
“ But I have been given some first-team opportunities and hopefully I can build up by experience next season and kick on.
” For more details of Alex ’ s book or to order a copy , visit https : //51secrets.wixsite.com/website

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Tamworth FC academy player Alex Smith has launched a health and fitness book with a third of proceeds set to be donated to the NHS.
The central defender, 17, has produced an E-book titled 51 Secrets to Transform Your Health.
It costs just £3.99 and 33 per cent of money from the book will go to NHS charities.
“I have read a lot of health and fitness books and it’s a passion of mine,” said Alex, from Sutton Coldfield.
“I think because I love football so much I have become really fascinated in understanding health psychology.
“I feel achieving your health goals is a mind challenge.
“I have taken a lot of the lessons I have learnt from books, which I have found useful for me, and condensed them into my own book.
“I just thought it would be good to put all the ideas which to improve people’s health into one place.
“It’s 150 pages of easy to read information, a step by step guide to transforming your health.
"There are four sections including motivation – how you can truly achieve your goals – and nutrition, how to gain control over your appetite.
“There’s also exercise, optimising your own physical condition, and mental health, getting control of your emotions.
“It’s all about try understand what you really want. If you are interested in improving your health once and for all I feel it’s the ideal book.
“Hopefully I can generate some interest in it because the more books sold, the more money I will raise for the NHS.
"I feel the NHS deserve as big a thank you as we can do for them.”
Alex, meanwhile, is hoping to resume his football with Tamworth in the coming weeks.
The talented teenager has featured for the first team in cup games and hopes to make his mark.
“It’s a really good set up at the club,” he said.
“The academy is excellent and I’d say there are not a lot of professional clubs who have the same level of coaching that Tamworth have.
“I really can’t wait to get back to the club,” he added. “I have really missed missed training. I’m hoping to progress next season.
“It’s hard for younger lads sometimes, especially central defenders, as coaches look for experience.
“But I have been given some first-team opportunities and hopefully I can build up by experience next season and kick on.”
For more details of Alex’s book or to order a copy, visit https://51secrets.wixsite.com/website


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns coronavirus 'is not done yet'

Thousands of people are still in hospital with serious coronavirus symptoms - and hundreds are being admitted to hospitals every day .
The figures were published by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the day that new lockdown rules came into effect .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , he said : `` The disease is not done yet '' .
New rules that came into force today allowed people to meet outdoors in groups of up to six , including in private gardens .
Many schools admitted more pupils and outdoor shops such as markets were allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in hospital with coronavirus • 606 of them are on mechancial ventilators to help their breathing • 479 people were admitted to hospital on May 30 • 111 deaths were confirmed on June 1 , bringing the total death toll to 39,045 • And 1,570 new cases were confirmed on June 1 Mr Hancock also said the Government had the capacity to test far more people .
He said : `` Tests are available right now on the website .
`` It 's so important that people come forward for a test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get a test . ''
Mr Hancock said the `` vast majority '' of people found to have coronavirus were now being contacted by staff from the Government 's new test and trace service .
They are asked who they have been in contact with in recent days , so that those people can be asked to go into isolation .
Earlier , Business Secretary Alok Sharma insisted the lockdown is being eased in a “ very cautious ” way as thousands of children in England began returning to school despite concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said he understands parents ’ concerns over sending their children back to class on Monday , but added that the Government had not undertaken a “ dash ” to re-start the economy .
Mr Sharma told BBC Breakfast : “ This is not a dash .
These are very cautious steps that we are taking .
They are phased.
” He said that he “ completely ” understands that “ every parent wants to keep their child safe ” , but insisted the Government had taken steps to ensure schools are safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 in England .
However the Association of Directors of Public Health ( ADPH ) warned that experts were “ increasingly concerned ” that ministers are making the wrong judgment by easing restrictions too quickly .
And the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders , Geoff Barton , said head teachers were reporting attendance rates of between 40-60 % of eligible pupils , as parents kept children at home .
A survey of councils by the PA news agency has found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predominantly in the north , were advising against a return to school on Monday amid safety concerns .
Some have raised concerns that the test and trace programme is not yet “ robust enough ” to sufficiently reduce Covid-19 transmission in schools , where social distancing is hard to maintain with children .
But in some areas of England – such as Kingston and Richmond in London – local authorities report the vast majority of primary schools are providing some provision for priority year groups from Monday .
Schools , colleges and nurseries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 outbreak , remaining open only for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers .
Coronavirus has infected more than six million people across the world and killed more than 370,000 , according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University .

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Thousands of people are still in hospital with serious coronavirus symptoms - and hundreds are being admitted to hospitals every day.
The figures were published by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the day that new lockdown rules came into effect.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, he said: "The disease is not done yet".
New rules that came into force today allowed people to meet outdoors in groups of up to six, including in private gardens.
Many schools admitted more pupils and outdoor shops such as markets were allowed to open.
But official figures showed:
7,541 people are still in hospital with coronavirus
606 of them are on mechancial ventilators to help their breathing
479 people were admitted to hospital on May 30
111 deaths were confirmed on June 1, bringing the total death toll to 39,045
And 1,570 new cases were confirmed on June 1
Mr Hancock also said the Government had the capacity to test far more people. He said: "Tests are available right now on the website.
"It's so important that people come forward for a test, and anyone who needs a test can get a test."
Mr Hancock said the "vast majority" of people found to have coronavirus were now being contacted by staff from the Government's new test and trace service. They are asked who they have been in contact with in recent days, so that those people can be asked to go into isolation.
Earlier, Business Secretary Alok Sharma insisted the lockdown is being eased in a “very cautious” way as thousands of children in England began returning to school despite concerns from public health officials and parents.
He said he understands parents’ concerns over sending their children back to class on Monday, but added that the Government had not undertaken a “dash” to re-start the economy.
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Mr Sharma told BBC Breakfast: “This is not a dash. These are very cautious steps that we are taking. They are phased.”
He said that he “completely” understands that “every parent wants to keep their child safe”, but insisted the Government had taken steps to ensure schools are safe to return to as classes re-opened to children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 in England.
However the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) warned that experts were “increasingly concerned” that ministers are making the wrong judgment by easing restrictions too quickly.
And the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, Geoff Barton, said head teachers were reporting attendance rates of between 40-60% of eligible pupils, as parents kept children at home.
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A survey of councils by the PA news agency has found dozens of local authorities across England, predominantly in the north, were advising against a return to school on Monday amid safety concerns.
Some have raised concerns that the test and trace programme is not yet “robust enough” to sufficiently reduce Covid-19 transmission in schools, where social distancing is hard to maintain with children.
But in some areas of England – such as Kingston and Richmond in London – local authorities report the vast majority of primary schools are providing some provision for priority year groups from Monday.
Schools, colleges and nurseries closed 10 weeks ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak, remaining open only for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers.
Coronavirus has infected more than six million people across the world and killed more than 370,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Chelsea make fresh demand after Villa oppose huge change

Chelsea have reportedly submitted a fresh proposal to the Premier League over the number of substitutes teams are permitted once football returns .
Aston Villa are set to resume their season later this month after the Premier League announced a return to action from June 17 .
But the final 92 matches of the season will be very different from those that preceded them .
A new rule has been introduced which has given the green light for teams to make five changes during the remaining matches this season .
It 's a move which has been introduced successfully in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the risk of injury .
However , according to The Athletic , Villa are n't too keen on the proposed change .
Dean Smith 's squad is one of the thinnest in the Premier League and it has n't been helped by injuries to key players Tom Heaton and Wesley , who are both set to miss the run-in .
But Chelsea are very much in favour of it and have reportedly asked the Premier League to increase the number of options available to managers off the bench from seven to nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The proposal will be discussed by the clubs at this Thursday 's shareholders meeting with a vote on the issue to take place the following week on 11 June . ''

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Chelsea have reportedly submitted a fresh proposal to the Premier League over the number of substitutes teams are permitted once football returns.
Aston Villa are set to resume their season later this month after the Premier League announced a return to action from June 17. But the final 92 matches of the season will be very different from those that preceded them.
A new rule has been introduced which has given the green light for teams to make five changes during the remaining matches this season.
It's a move which has been introduced successfully in the Bundesliga and designed to help teams reduce the risk of injury. However, according to The Athletic, Villa aren't too keen on the proposed change.
Dean Smith's squad is one of the thinnest in the Premier League and it hasn't been helped by injuries to key players Tom Heaton and Wesley, who are both set to miss the run-in.
But Chelsea are very much in favour of it and have reportedly asked the Premier League to increase the number of options available to managers off the bench from seven to nine.
The Daily Mail reports: "The proposal will be discussed by the clubs at this Thursday's shareholders meeting with a vote on the issue to take place the following week on 11 June."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Police investigate video 'allegedly showing MP Tahir Ali being verbally abused

West Midlands Police are investigating after a video was circulated on social media 'allegedly showing MP Tahir Ali being verbally abused ' while out shopping .
The video , which appears to be taken by the person whose voice can be heard on it , shows the Labour MP for Hall Green sitting close to a till in a city supermarket while abusive comments are made to him .
It was posted on Twitter and in Facebook groups and shared via WhatsApp .
The video shows Mr Ali being approached and sworn at several times .
The MP does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police said today : `` We are investigating after being made aware of a video circulating on social media allegedly showing MP Tahir Ali being verbally abused on Thursday ( 28 May ) evening .
`` Officers have identified a suspect and attempts are being made to speak to him . ''
The MP has indicated he does not wish to discuss the matter other than to confirm police have been notified .
But today a West Midlands Labour Party spokesperson said : “ We are fortunate to live in a country where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box .
`` Intimidation should play no part in our public life and individuals who resort to it have clearly lost the democratic argument .
`` As the late Jo Cox said , whatever our beliefs and opinions , ‘ We have more in common than that which divides us ’ .
” Jo Cox was the Labour MP murdered by a far right extremist in 2016 .
Mr Ali was elected by a landslide to represent Birmingham Hall Green at the General Election in December .
He was chosen by the Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long serving MP Roger Godsiff was deselected , in part because he backed the leaders of protests at the gates of a primary school over LGBT equality .
A bitter election campaign followed after Mr Godsiff stood as an independent candidate .
Mr Ali secured 35,889 votes - some 67.83 % of the vote .
Anyone who can help with enquiries can contact West Midlands Police , quoting 20BE/123474N/20 , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , between 8am and midnight or calling 101 anytime .
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 @ @

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West Midlands Police are investigating after a video was circulated on social media 'allegedly showing MP Tahir Ali being verbally abused' while out shopping.
The video, which appears to be taken by the person whose voice can be heard on it, shows the Labour MP for Hall Green sitting close to a till in a city supermarket while abusive comments are made to him.
It was posted on Twitter and in Facebook groups and shared via WhatsApp.
The video shows Mr Ali being approached and sworn at several times. The MP does not respond.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said today: "We are investigating after being made aware of a video circulating on social media allegedly showing MP Tahir Ali being verbally abused on Thursday (28 May) evening.
"Officers have identified a suspect and attempts are being made to speak to him."
The MP has indicated he does not wish to discuss the matter other than to confirm police have been notified.
But today a West Midlands Labour Party spokesperson said: “We are fortunate to live in a country where political differences are settled at the ballot box.
"Intimidation should play no part in our public life and individuals who resort to it have clearly lost the democratic argument.
"As the late Jo Cox said, whatever our beliefs and opinions, ‘We have more in common than that which divides us’.”
Jo Cox was the Labour MP murdered by a far right extremist in 2016.
Mr Ali was elected by a landslide to represent Birmingham Hall Green at the General Election in December.
He was chosen by the Labour Party as their candidate after incumbent, long serving MP Roger Godsiff was deselected, in part because he backed the leaders of protests at the gates of a primary school over LGBT equality.
A bitter election campaign followed after Mr Godsiff stood as an independent candidate. Mr Ali secured 35,889 votes - some 67.83% of the vote.
Anyone who can help with enquiries can contact West Midlands Police, quoting 20BE/123474N/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, between 8am and midnight or calling 101 anytime. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Watch long queues as McDonald's reopens in Redditch after lockdown

The appeal of a juicy Big Mac and fries led to long queues outside McDonald 's restaurants in Worcestershire , which reopened today ( June 2 ) for the first time since lockdown closures .
Two drive-thru branches in Redditch - in Oakenshaw South and Moon 's Moat - were on a list of 168 openings this morning , for customers from 11am .
They were the closest McDonald 's restaurants to open near to Birmingham and it seemed a fair few Brummies made the journey to get their hands on cheeseburgers and refreshing milkshakes .
More than 20 cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Oakenshaw South McDonald ’ s ahead of the opening , and two orange barriers were placed to stop motorists entering before opening time .
However , as more cars arrived , tempers started to rise as motorists not attempting to go to McDonald 's got stuck behind those queuing off the Oakenshaw roundabout .
Our reporter at the scene Stephanie Balloo said that one driver who had become stuck in the queue became frustrated and ended up beeping and another shouted from his window as he overtook other cars .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back up off the forecourt and into the side street , this caused blockages for anyone trying to get to KFC on Clews Road too , with KFC staff becoming concerned and discussing whether they should inform the security guard managing the queue at McDonald ’ s to move traffic into Clews Road as it was before opening .
Stephanie said : `` One cheeky motorist in a red car skipped the queue , hopping into a space which opened up between the main road and side road filled with traffic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maccies ten minutes just to get from the main road to the restaurant forecourt some 100 metres away as the drive thru welcomes back the lunchtime rush hour . ''
After a while , a member of staff in a face mask came out to redirect traffic to avoid the island becoming too blocked , and a security guard opened up an additional queue to allow a certain number of cars in from one side then the other in a bid to get them off the main road .
Branches in Alcester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is thought the fast food chain will announce further details on the reopening of Birmingham restaurants soon .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Zoe Chamberlain, Stephanie Balloo)

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The appeal of a juicy Big Mac and fries led to long queues outside McDonald's restaurants in Worcestershire, which reopened today (June 2) for the first time since lockdown closures.
Two drive-thru branches in Redditch - in Oakenshaw South and Moon's Moat - were on a list of 168 openings this morning, for customers from 11am.
They were the closest McDonald's restaurants to open near to Birmingham and it seemed a fair few Brummies made the journey to get their hands on cheeseburgers and refreshing milkshakes.
More than 20 cars were already backing up on Clews Road at the Oakenshaw South McDonald’s ahead of the opening, and two orange barriers were placed to stop motorists entering before opening time.
However, as more cars arrived, tempers started to rise as motorists not attempting to go to McDonald's got stuck behind those queuing off the Oakenshaw roundabout.
Our reporter at the scene Stephanie Balloo said that one driver who had become stuck in the queue became frustrated and ended up beeping and another shouted from his window as he overtook other cars. Read her blog here
As traffic began to back up off the forecourt and into the side street, this caused blockages for anyone trying to get to KFC on Clews Road too, with KFC staff becoming concerned and discussing whether they should inform the security guard managing the queue at McDonald’s to move traffic into Clews Road as it was before opening.
Stephanie said: "One cheeky motorist in a red car skipped the queue, hopping into a space which opened up between the main road and side road filled with traffic.
"It has taken drivers queuing for their Maccies ten minutes just to get from the main road to the restaurant forecourt some 100 metres away as the drive thru welcomes back the lunchtime rush hour."
After a while, a member of staff in a face mask came out to redirect traffic to avoid the island becoming too blocked, and a security guard opened up an additional queue to allow a certain number of cars in from one side then the other in a bid to get them off the main road.
Branches in Alcester and Stratford-upon-Avon also welcomed drive-thru diners back today. It is thought the fast food chain will announce further details on the reopening of Birmingham restaurants soon.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Harry Wilson tipped to seal transfer after Aston Villa claims

Leeds United are being tipped to sign Harry Wilson if they are promoted to the Premier League .
The Wales international was a target for Aston Villa last summer after impressing on loan at Derby County .
He scored 16 goals to help the Rams reach the Championship play-off final where they were beaten by Dean Smith ’ s side .
Liverpool made the decision to send Wilson out on loan again for this season amid intense speculation that Villa were interested .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store The 21-year-old joined Bournemouth and he has impressed for Villa 's relegation rivals , scoring seven goals .
It was reported earlier this year Liverpool are willing to cash in when the transfer window reopens and Leeds , who are on course to seal promotion , are said to be keen .
Pundit Alex Bruce thinks a move to Elland Road would be an ideal outcome .
“ I think he ’ s a very good Premier League player , I think he ’ s a good prospect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruce told Football Insider .
“ He ’ s obviously got great free-kick ability and he ’ s a huge threat from around the box .
I think if Leeds are going to get back in the Premier League and dive into the transfer market , they need proven Premier League players .
“ I think Harry ’ s turned into one of those with the clubs he ’ s been at and the performances he ’ s given.
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Leeds United are being tipped to sign Harry Wilson if they are promoted to the Premier League.
The Wales international was a target for Aston Villa last summer after impressing on loan at Derby County.
He scored 16 goals to help the Rams reach the Championship play-off final where they were beaten by Dean Smith’s side.
Liverpool made the decision to send Wilson out on loan again for this season amid intense speculation that Villa were interested.
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The 21-year-old joined Bournemouth and he has impressed for Villa's relegation rivals, scoring seven goals.
It was reported earlier this year Liverpool are willing to cash in when the transfer window reopens and Leeds, who are on course to seal promotion, are said to be keen.
Pundit Alex Bruce thinks a move to Elland Road would be an ideal outcome.
“I think he’s a very good Premier League player, I think he’s a good prospect and he can only get better," Bruce told Football Insider.
“He’s obviously got great free-kick ability and he’s a huge threat from around the box. I think if Leeds are going to get back in the Premier League and dive into the transfer market, they need proven Premier League players.
“I think Harry’s turned into one of those with the clubs he’s been at and the performances he’s given.”
Villa signed Trezeguet, Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals last summer to boost their options out wide.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Sky Sports reveals when customers will be charged again as PL returns

Sky Sports has revealed when it will begin to charge its customers for subscriptions again as the Premier League returns .
The top flight returns to action later this month , following a shutdown since mid-March as the coronavirus crisis swept the nation .
Now , Sky has issued an update to customers , telling them you won ’ t be charged for Sky Sports for any days before 19 June 2020 .
In an email , Sky confirmed : `` The Premier League has announced that the 19/20 season is set to return on 17 June .
With 92 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports will show 39 games exclusively live , with an additional 25 live matches available to all Sky subscribers .
`` To celebrate the return of the Premier League , we will also launch new features to give fans an even more immersive experience and the chance to share the moments live with family and friends on virtual platforms .
`` Do n't worry , to enjoy the live action you do n't need to do anything to unpause your subscription . ''
Customers will still have access to all your Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment will resume automatically .
You won ’ t be charged for Sky Sports for any days before 19 June 2020 If you have any questions visit the Sky FAQs page .

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Sky Sports has revealed when it will begin to charge its customers for subscriptions again as the Premier League returns.
The top flight returns to action later this month, following a shutdown since mid-March as the coronavirus crisis swept the nation.
Now, Sky has issued an update to customers, telling them you won’t be charged for Sky Sports for any days before 19 June 2020.
In an email, Sky confirmed: "The Premier League has announced that the 19/20 season is set to return on 17 June. With 92 matches of the current season remaining, Sky Sports will show 39 games exclusively live, with an additional 25 live matches available to all Sky subscribers.
"To celebrate the return of the Premier League, we will also launch new features to give fans an even more immersive experience and the chance to share the moments live with family and friends on virtual platforms.
"Don't worry, to enjoy the live action you don't need to do anything to unpause your subscription."
Customers will still have access to all your Sky Sports channels and your Sky Sports subscription payment will resume automatically.
You won’t be charged for Sky Sports for any days before 19 June 2020
If you have any questions visit the Sky FAQs page.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Alton Towers announces re-opening date - and it's just days away

Alton Towers has announced its re-opening date after shutting amid the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year - and it 's not far away .
The theme park , based in Staffordshire , is a go-to for Brummies over the summer months , with an array of exhilarating rollercoasters .
While the theme park wo n't re-open just yet , Alton Towers confirmed in a brief statement today ( June 2 ) that it would re-open its grounds from June 6 .
The site wrote on Twitter : `` We ’ re delighted to be opening our Gardens from Saturday 6th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
Tickets must be pre-booked here , where you can also find info on how we will keep you safe .
We can ’ t wait to welcome you back ! ''
Jonathan Ellis , Alton Towers ' health , safety and security director , said in a blog : `` For a few weeks now , the management team at Alton Towers has been reviewing our entire operation and planning the changes that we need to make so that when we do reopen we can do so in a way that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and ensures that we can deliver a great day out .
`` The whole point of Alton Towers , our very reason for being , is to provide a place where families and friends can share amazing experiences .
In the era of Covid-19 , there is no doubt the guest experience will be different .
`` But what we do have is lots and lots of space , a culture that has safety at its very core and a team this is absolutely obsessed with delivering fantastic experiences for our guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Alton Towers is that , as part of Merlin Entertainments , we are part of a global team and can draw on the experience of colleagues across the world .
`` After being at home for so long , we know that many people will understandably have questions and concerns about venturing out with their families , and we have a very important job to do in communicating our plans to help build confidence among our guests . ''

Alton Towers has announced its re-opening date after shutting amid the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year - and it's not far away.
The theme park, based in Staffordshire, is a go-to for Brummies over the summer months, with an array of exhilarating rollercoasters.
While the theme park won't re-open just yet, Alton Towers confirmed in a brief statement today (June 2) that it would re-open its grounds from June 6.
The site wrote on Twitter: "We’re delighted to be opening our Gardens from Saturday 6th June, in line with latest Government guidance. Tickets must be pre-booked here, where you can also find info on how we will keep you safe. We can’t wait to welcome you back!"
Jonathan Ellis, Alton Towers' health, safety and security director, said in a blog : "For a few weeks now, the management team at Alton Towers has been reviewing our entire operation and planning the changes that we need to make so that when we do reopen we can do so in a way that keeps our guests and our employees safe, and ensures that we can deliver a great day out.
"The whole point of Alton Towers, our very reason for being, is to provide a place where families and friends can share amazing experiences. In the era of Covid-19, there is no doubt the guest experience will be different.
"But what we do have is lots and lots of space, a culture that has safety at its very core and a team this is absolutely obsessed with delivering fantastic experiences for our guests.
"The other advantage we have at Alton Towers is that, as part of Merlin Entertainments, we are part of a global team and can draw on the experience of colleagues across the world.
"After being at home for so long, we know that many people will understandably have questions and concerns about venturing out with their families, and we have a very important job to do in communicating our plans to help build confidence among our guests."


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Police probe as four people now egged by yobs from passing car

Officers are hunting a group of yobs who have been pelting pedestrians and cyclists in Walsall and Birmingham from a moving car .
West Midlands Police said the gang have now struck in Portland Road , Northgate and Wood Road in Aldridge and Church Road , Perry Barr , between 7.45pm and 10pm on Thursday , May 28 .
A dog walker was also smashed in the eye after an egg was launched from a black BMW in Bosty Lane , Walsall , on Wednesday , May 20 .
A mum of the victim – who did not want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the 17-year-old was attacked while riding his bike .
`` It is actually very dangerous , '' they said .
They think it is a prank and they don ’ t think that someone could actually be hurt by it – but they could . ''
`` My son was riding down Portland Road when a black car was coming the other when the men , who were in there 20s , threw five eggs at him .
One hit him and it left an egg-sized lump on his chest .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened on a several occasions now - so they definitely need to be reprimanded for it . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police also added : `` Can you help find who has been throwing eggs at pedestrians and cyclists in the Aldridge and Perry Barr areas ?
`` We received a number of reports yesterday ( Thursday , May 28 ) of people being hit by eggs thrown from a passing car , including in Portland Road , Northgate and Wood Road , Aldridge , and in Church Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` These 'pranks ' have left their victims shaken , upset and in some cases with minor injuries like bruising .
`` Do you know who may have done this ?
Or did you see anything that could help trace those responsible ?
Contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk quoting 20WS/123172Q/20 , between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or stay anonymous ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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Officers are hunting a group of yobs who have been pelting pedestrians and cyclists in Walsall and Birmingham from a moving car.
West Midlands Police said the gang have now struck in Portland Road, Northgate and Wood Road in Aldridge and Church Road, Perry Barr, between 7.45pm and 10pm on Thursday, May 28.
A dog walker was also smashed in the eye after an egg was launched from a black BMW in Bosty Lane, Walsall, on Wednesday, May 20.
A mum of the victim – who did not want to be named – has spoken to BlackCountryLive after the 17-year-old was attacked while riding his bike.
"It is actually very dangerous," they said. They think it is a prank and they don’t think that someone could actually be hurt by it – but they could."
"My son was riding down Portland Road when a black car was coming the other when the men, who were in there 20s, threw five eggs at him. One hit him and it left an egg-sized lump on his chest.
"Police have since told me that it has happened on a several occasions now - so they definitely need to be reprimanded for it."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police also added: "Can you help find who has been throwing eggs at pedestrians and cyclists in the Aldridge and Perry Barr areas?
"We received a number of reports yesterday (Thursday, May 28) of people being hit by eggs thrown from a passing car, including in Portland Road, Northgate and Wood Road, Aldridge, and in Church Road, Perry Barr between about 7.45pm and 10pm.
"These 'pranks' have left their victims shaken, upset and in some cases with minor injuries like bruising.
"Do you know who may have done this? Or did you see anything that could help trace those responsible? Contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk quoting 20WS/123172Q/20, between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or stay anonymous ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Carole Baskin handed control of Joe Exotic's zoo after Tiger King success

Tiger King 's Carole Baskin has been handed control of Joe Exotic 's zoo .
The cat sanctuary owner had refused to give interviews following the global success of the Netflix series .
Her refusal to do press came after her rival Joe Exotic accused her of murdering her husband in the show , something she obviously denies .
But now she has been awarded her long-standing rival 's zoo in an extraordinary turn of events in the USA .
Baskin , whose rivalry with Exotic was documented in the Netflix hit , is now the owner of the Oklahoma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court documents obtained by TMZ , Carole never got the money she won in a $ 1million judgment against Joe and his mum many years ago .
So she has been awarded the land to recover some of what she is owed .
Joe , whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage , is currently in prison serving 22 years for 17 counts of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire for a plot to kill Carole .
Joe closed his zoo and transferred it to Lowe 's name in 2016 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a huge hit for Netflix since its release in March .
It is currently available to stream in full on Netflix .

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Tiger King's Carole Baskin has been handed control of Joe Exotic's zoo.
The cat sanctuary owner had refused to give interviews following the global success of the Netflix series.
Her refusal to do press came after her rival Joe Exotic accused her of murdering her husband in the show, something she obviously denies.
But now she has been awarded her long-standing rival's zoo in an extraordinary turn of events in the USA.
Baskin, whose rivalry with Exotic was documented in the Netflix hit, is now the owner of the Oklahoma premises following court proceedings.
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the 58-year-old never got the money she won in a $1million judgment against Joe and his mum many years ago.
So she has been awarded the land to recover some of what she is owed.
Joe, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage , is currently in prison serving 22 years for 17 counts of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire for a plot to kill Carole.
Joe closed his zoo and transferred it to Lowe's name in 2016 when his money woes continued.
Tiger King has been a huge hit for Netflix since its release in March.
It is currently available to stream in full on Netflix.
The Netflix series follows both Baskin and Joe Exotic, filming their ongoing and escalating feuds over exotic animals in private zoos. Following the series's release, Baskin has been the subject of internet memes and conspiracy theories related to the disappearance of Don Lewis, her second husband.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--'New business and jobs' set for Aldridge as major plans approved

Initial work has been approved for two new commercials units that could bring jobs and business to Aldridge .
Steven Tandy , of Lichfield-based real estate firm PSST LLP , is looking to build the two premises on the former Jack Allen Holdings site in Middlemore Lane .
And the company has now been granted permission for means of access for the site , while the principle of the development has also been approved .
This plan first emerged in 2018 and in October last year , when Walsall Council faced the prospect of facing Government inspectors after the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrown out by the planning inspectorate because the firm was too late to make an appeal .
Initially planners were also concerned about access to the site and the ability for large vehicles to manoeuvre safely , as well as issues relating to coal mining .
Since then , PSST LLP has worked with Walsall Council 's planning officers who now support the scheme and say it would be a boost for the area .
Officer Alison Ives said : `` This came to a committee last October as an appeal against non-determination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning inspectorate because they were too late to make the appeal .
`` Since then , the applicants have been working with officers to try to address the reasons that we were previously recommending a refusal on it .
`` It has been used for storage of car bodies in the past .
It is a large site in an industrial area adjacent to Anchor Meadow playing fields .
It 's very well screened from residential areas .
`` It is a core employment area and it is welcomed that it will bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is in accordance with planning policies .

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Initial work has been approved for two new commercials units that could bring jobs and business to Aldridge.
Steven Tandy, of Lichfield-based real estate firm PSST LLP, is looking to build the two premises on the former Jack Allen Holdings site in Middlemore Lane.
And the company has now been granted permission for means of access for the site, while the principle of the development has also been approved.
This plan first emerged in 2018 and in October last year, when Walsall Council faced the prospect of facing Government inspectors after the company appealed against non-determination.
But that was thrown out by the planning inspectorate because the firm was too late to make an appeal.
Initially planners were also concerned about access to the site and the ability for large vehicles to manoeuvre safely, as well as issues relating to coal mining.
Since then, PSST LLP has worked with Walsall Council's planning officers who now support the scheme and say it would be a boost for the area.
Officer Alison Ives said: "This came to a committee last October as an appeal against non-determination but it was turned away by the planning inspectorate because they were too late to make the appeal.
"Since then, the applicants have been working with officers to try to address the reasons that we were previously recommending a refusal on it.
"It has been used for storage of car bodies in the past. It is a large site in an industrial area adjacent to Anchor Meadow playing fields. It's very well screened from residential areas.
"It is a core employment area and it is welcomed that it will bring new business and jobs into this area and it is in accordance with planning policies.


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Easyjet issues huge update to customers over July and August flights

Easyjet has issued a major travel update to customers over flights booked in July .
The carrier has confirmed in a statement on Tuesday its intention to start re-operating half its fleet during the seventh month of the year .
Half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July , increasing to 75 % during August .
Easyjet announced the move - breathing life into British holidaymakers ' hopes of a trip abroad - on Tuesday , June 2 .
The carrier , which is based at London Luton Airport , says flights will be at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means the airline will operate at around 30 % of its normal capacity between July and September .
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August .
EasyJet previously announced it will resume operations on June 15 , but flights will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France .
EasyJet 's chief commercial and planning officer Robert Carey said : `` We are delighted to announce that we will be flying the majority of our route network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to their chosen destination for their summer holidays this year .
`` We 're passionate about helping our customers get back flying , which is why we 're offering one million seats at £29.99 for those planning on booking a holiday this summer .
`` Travel restrictions are being lifted and demand is starting to return , so there 's no better time for us to introduce this sale . ''

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Easyjet has issued a major travel update to customers over flights booked in July.
The carrier has confirmed in a statement on Tuesday its intention to start re-operating half its fleet during the seventh month of the year.
Half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July, increasing to 75% during August.
Easyjet announced the move - breathing life into British holidaymakers' hopes of a trip abroad - on Tuesday, June 2.
The carrier, which is based at London Luton Airport, says flights will be at a lower frequency than normal.
This means the airline will operate at around 30% of its normal capacity between July and September.
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August.
EasyJet previously announced it will resume operations on June 15, but flights will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France.
EasyJet's chief commercial and planning officer Robert Carey said: "We are delighted to announce that we will be flying the majority of our route network across Europe, meaning customers can still get to their chosen destination for their summer holidays this year.
"We're passionate about helping our customers get back flying, which is why we're offering one million seats at £29.99 for those planning on booking a holiday this summer.
"Travel restrictions are being lifted and demand is starting to return, so there's no better time for us to introduce this sale."


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Jurgen Klopp gives surprise response to issue raised by Aston Villa

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has been a vocal critic of calls to play Premier League matches at neutral venues .
It was confirmed last week that the season will resume on June 17 and Villa are in action that night to play their game in hand against Sheffield United .
But there are still plenty of topics on the agenda at Thursday 's meeting , including the possibility of fixtures being played away from home stadiums .
On Saturday , Premier League CEO Richard Masters said : `` In the next seven to 10 days we will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our fixtures are going to have to be played in neutral venues .
We hope the number will be low . ''
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In an interview at the start of May , he said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are a club that prides itself on our home form , I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home , we have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn ’ t agree to that unless the circumstances were right . ''
It is understood Purslow 's view is shared unanimously across the clubs but the national police lead for football , deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police , said he was in favour of 12 ‘ high profile ’ matches being played on neutral grounds .
These matches would include derby clashes including the upcoming Everton vs Liverpool match , a potential title decider for the table-topping Reds , as well as other decisive fixtures .
And Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has delivered a surprising verdict on the debate .
He told BBC Sport : `` We will not have the help from the crowd but no team will have that so where is the advantage ?
Whoever we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why I 'm not too worried about it .
`` We have tried to simulate the situation by training in the stadium and getting used to it .
`` If you look at Germany , they have not had a lot of home wins .
If the alternative is not to play at all , then I will play wherever you want .
I do n't care . ''
Clarity will be provided at the conference call meeting later this week , with better access for broadcasters also set to be discussed @

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Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has been a vocal critic of calls to play Premier League matches at neutral venues.
It was confirmed last week that the season will resume on June 17 and Villa are in action that night to play their game in hand against Sheffield United.
But there are still plenty of topics on the agenda at Thursday's meeting, including the possibility of fixtures being played away from home stadiums.
On Saturday, Premier League CEO Richard Masters said: "In the next seven to 10 days we will have a clearer picture about whether any of our fixtures are going to have to be played in neutral venues. We hope the number will be low."
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Purslow has previously laid out Villa's opposition to the proposal and will give his backing to finishing the season on a home and away basis behind closed doors.
In an interview at the start of May, he said: "Personally I am against it.
"We are a club that prides itself on our home form, I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home, we have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn’t agree to that unless the circumstances were right."
It is understood Purslow's view is shared unanimously across the clubs but the national police lead for football, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire police, said he was in favour of 12 ‘high profile’ matches being played on neutral grounds.
These matches would include derby clashes including the upcoming Everton vs Liverpool match, a potential title decider for the table-topping Reds, as well as other decisive fixtures.
And Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has delivered a surprising verdict on the debate.
He told BBC Sport: "We will not have the help from the crowd but no team will have that so where is the advantage? Whoever we play it is the same situation which is why I'm not too worried about it.
"We have tried to simulate the situation by training in the stadium and getting used to it.
"If you look at Germany, they have not had a lot of home wins. If the alternative is not to play at all, then I will play wherever you want. I don't care."
Clarity will be provided at the conference call meeting later this week, with better access for broadcasters also set to be discussed.