birminghammail--2020-06-24--Birmingham couple quit city to buy dream pub days before lockdown

A husband and wife who were poised to fulfil their dream of opening a pub when lockdown was imposed are finally preparing to welcome their first customers for a pint on their premises .
Mark and Cheryl Bates moved from Birmingham to Bridlington in East Yorkshire to open up a new micropub , the Three B 's , which was readying itself to launch in the spring before coronavirus lockdown measures scuppered their plans .
The pub opened as a takeaway and delivery service on April 30 and will have been operating in that fashion for more than two months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers will finally be allowed to sit inside for a pint for the first time .
`` We 're looking forward to it , very , very much so , '' Mr Bates , 49 , told the PA news agency .
`` I 've had so many people who have either become regular customers from takeouts or people who 've come in to have a look around , and we 're looking forward to seeing them at 12 o'clock on the fourth of July . ''
Mr Bates worked in the rail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a passion for beer - he and his wife are members of the Campaign for Real Ale and he has organised a number of beer festivals .
They arrived in Bridlington at the beginning of March , having sold their home in Birmingham and invested their savings in the pub and a bed and breakfast , a plan which had been two years in the making .
`` We 've got a lot of debt at the moment which we need to clear as soon as we can , '' Mr Bates said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very difficult .
`` We spent two years being quite prudent being between jobs and having difficulty selling our house , then we come here and have all this .
`` But hopefully now we can try and reap the reward , and hopefully have lots of people in the pub drinking , subject to government restrictions . ''
The pair have been unable to access any government help because the business was not up and running by the time lockdown was put into action .
But they are hopeful the pub - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has no TVs or music - will quickly start to turn a profit once customers are allowed in .
`` We 're offering something different that Bridlington does n't offer at the moment , '' Mr Bates said .
`` We believe our business plan is very robust with that unique selling point . ''
The pub would hold up to 25 people in normal circumstances but , with social-distancing measures in place , is unlikely to accommodate more than 10 .
`` It 's going to be a pain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but from where we are at the moment it 's such a nice problem to have , '' Mr Bates said .
`` It 's still going to be a pain , but you 're not going to have so much financial pain .
`` I 've seen a few not positive comments on social media , some people within the industry saying 'it 's not possible , we ca n't do this , we ca n't do that ' whereas my glass is definitely , definitely half full , if not totally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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A husband and wife who were poised to fulfil their dream of opening a pub when lockdown was imposed are finally preparing to welcome their first customers for a pint on their premises.
Mark and Cheryl Bates moved from Birmingham to Bridlington in East Yorkshire to open up a new micropub, the Three B's, which was readying itself to launch in the spring before coronavirus lockdown measures scuppered their plans.
The pub opened as a takeaway and delivery service on April 30 and will have been operating in that fashion for more than two months when, under new Government guidelines, customers will finally be allowed to sit inside for a pint for the first time.
"We're looking forward to it, very, very much so," Mr Bates, 49, told the PA news agency.
"I've had so many people who have either become regular customers from takeouts or people who've come in to have a look around, and we're looking forward to seeing them at 12 o'clock on the fourth of July."
Mr Bates worked in the rail industry for 30 years, but has a passion for beer - he and his wife are members of the Campaign for Real Ale and he has organised a number of beer festivals.
They arrived in Bridlington at the beginning of March, having sold their home in Birmingham and invested their savings in the pub and a bed and breakfast, a plan which had been two years in the making.
"We've got a lot of debt at the moment which we need to clear as soon as we can," Mr Bates said. "Financially, it's been very difficult.
"We spent two years being quite prudent being between jobs and having difficulty selling our house, then we come here and have all this.
"But hopefully now we can try and reap the reward, and hopefully have lots of people in the pub drinking, subject to government restrictions."
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The pair have been unable to access any government help because the business was not up and running by the time lockdown was put into action.
But they are hopeful the pub - which sells only cask ale and cider, and has no TVs or music - will quickly start to turn a profit once customers are allowed in.
"We're offering something different that Bridlington doesn't offer at the moment," Mr Bates said.
"We believe our business plan is very robust with that unique selling point."
The pub would hold up to 25 people in normal circumstances but, with social-distancing measures in place, is unlikely to accommodate more than 10.
(Image: PA)
"It's going to be a pain in the posterior to manage social distancing, but from where we are at the moment it's such a nice problem to have," Mr Bates said. "It's still going to be a pain, but you're not going to have so much financial pain.
"I've seen a few not positive comments on social media, some people within the industry saying 'it's not possible, we can't do this, we can't do that' whereas my glass is definitely, definitely half full, if not totally full, from where we were."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--How one MP is able to cast 54 votes in the House of Commons

One Labour MP is able to cast 54 votes in the House of Commons .
Chris Elmore , Labour MP for Ogmore in Wales , has been nominated as a proxy for 53 MPs .
It means he casts votes on their behalf when the House of Commons debates motions or legislation - as well as exercising his own right to vote in the usual way .
MPs who have nominated Mr Elmore as their proxy include Tahir Ali , MP for Birmingham Hall Green , Jack Dromey , MP for Birmingham Erdington , Preet Kaur Gill , MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP for Birmingham Edgbaston .
They are all free to turn up at Westminster in person and vote themselves .
But Mr Elmore will represent them while they are absent .
Proxy votes were introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic , which prevents some MPs from making the journey to London .
It is available to members who must stay away from Westminster for medical or public health reasons related to the pandemic , and to new mothers , new fathers and adoptive parents .
Mr Elmore , a Labour party whip , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wishes of the MPs he 's representing , even if that means voting against the party line .
House of Commons rules state : `` A Member designated as a proxy will be expected to act in strict accordance with the instruction given by the absent Member . ''
Mr Elmore has been entrusted with more proxy votes than any other MP , but he 's not the only politician acting as a proxy .
Conservative whip Stuart Andrew , MP for Pudsey in Yorkshire , is proxy for 43 MPs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include SNP Chief Whip Patrick Grady , who is proxy for 31 MPs .

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One Labour MP is able to cast 54 votes in the House of Commons.
Chris Elmore, Labour MP for Ogmore in Wales, has been nominated as a proxy for 53 MPs. It means he casts votes on their behalf when the House of Commons debates motions or legislation - as well as exercising his own right to vote in the usual way.
MPs who have nominated Mr Elmore as their proxy include Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green, Jack Dromey, MP for Birmingham Erdington, Preet Kaur Gill, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, and Shabana Mahmood, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston.
They are all free to turn up at Westminster in person and vote themselves. But Mr Elmore will represent them while they are absent.
Proxy votes were introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic, which prevents some MPs from making the journey to London. It is available to members who must stay away from Westminster for medical or public health reasons related to the pandemic, and to new mothers, new fathers and adoptive parents.
Mr Elmore, a Labour party whip, must cast his proxy votes based on the wishes of the MPs he's representing, even if that means voting against the party line.
House of Commons rules state: "A Member designated as a proxy will be expected to act in strict accordance with the instruction given by the absent Member."
Mr Elmore has been entrusted with more proxy votes than any other MP, but he's not the only politician acting as a proxy. Conservative whip Stuart Andrew, MP for Pudsey in Yorkshire, is proxy for 43 MPs, including Conservative Michael Fabricant.
Other proxies include SNP Chief Whip Patrick Grady, who is proxy for 31 MPs.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Met Office issues two day thunderstorm weather warning for Birmingham

Birmingham has been hit by a weather warning for thunderstorms - just hours after the temperature is set to reach 32C .
On Thursday , the Met Office forecast predicts Birmingham is braced for the mercury to soar beyond 30C .
But by Friday , the agency has issued a two-day weather warning over a risk of thunderstorms for the city .
The yellow alert was issued by the meteorologists at the Met Office on Wednesday , June 24 .
It takes effect on Friday , June 26 , expiring a day later , on Saturday , June 27 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ predicts : `` Friday remains hot , though there is potential for some large thunderstorms to break out .
Sunshine and showers are likely at the weekend , with a notable breeze and temperatures dropping off . ''
Across the weekend , there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly , with damage to some buildings from floodwater , lightning strikes , hail or strong winds .
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur , there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to difficult driving conditions and some road closures .
There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads .
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost .
The 28.6C recorded at Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens on Tuesday fell short of the 28.9C recorded at the end of May .
Forecasters predict temperatures would edge towards 33 degrees as we experience “ lots of hot and sunny weather through the next couple of days @ @

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Birmingham has been hit by a weather warning for thunderstorms - just hours after the temperature is set to reach 32C.
On Thursday, the Met Office forecast predicts Birmingham is braced for the mercury to soar beyond 30C.
But by Friday, the agency has issued a two-day weather warning over a risk of thunderstorms for the city.
The yellow alert was issued by the meteorologists at the Met Office on Wednesday, June 24.
It takes effect on Friday, June 26, expiring a day later, on Saturday, June 27.
In the warning, the Met Office predicts: "Friday remains hot, though there is potential for some large thunderstorms to break out. Sunshine and showers are likely at the weekend, with a notable breeze and temperatures dropping off."
Across the weekend, there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
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There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.
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The 28.6C recorded at Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens on Tuesday fell short of the 28.9C recorded at the end of May.
Forecasters predict temperatures would edge towards 33 degrees as we experience “lots of hot and sunny weather through the next couple of days”.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Birmingham Airport baggage handler announces thousands of job cuts

Thousands of jobs are set to be lost at ground-handling giant Swissport as a result of the impact on air travel caused by the coronavirus crisis , staff were told today .
Swissport acts as the Birmingham Airport baggage handler and has seen its operations hit massively by the coronavirus crisis .
Since mid-March , planes have been grounded with fleets reduced by airlines , as countries shut border to combat the spread of the deadly bug .
Headquartered in Switzerland , the ground and cargo handling service serves around 282 million passengers and 4.8 million tonnes of cargo annually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is active in 307 airports across 50 countries .
Last month , in response to the pandemic , a Swissport spokesman said : `` We strongly welcomed the Chancellor ’ s decision to extend the Job Retention Scheme to October , avoiding the immediate ‘ cliff edge ’ end that was approaching in May .
`` However , we would welcome further clarity around the changes planned for the scheme in August .
`` We are asking that furlough flexibility is brought forward from August 1 to June 1 and the three-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff to be part-time furloughed and part-time re-engaged in paid work would provide crucial flexibility during this difficult period , helping to sustain employment .
`` We understand this will be an uncertain and concerning time for our colleagues and our priority is to support them throughout this period .
`` We are continuing to engage with the government on these points as we seek to find ways to protect the livelihoods and availability of as many of our trained , qualified and regulated workforce as possible , in order to meet the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy as it bounces back from the Covid-19 crisis . ''

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Thousands of jobs are set to be lost at ground-handling giant Swissport as a result of the impact on air travel caused by the coronavirus crisis, staff were told today.
Swissport acts as the Birmingham Airport baggage handler and has seen its operations hit massively by the coronavirus crisis.
Since mid-March, planes have been grounded with fleets reduced by airlines, as countries shut border to combat the spread of the deadly bug.
Headquartered in Switzerland, the ground and cargo handling service serves around 282 million passengers and 4.8 million tonnes of cargo annually.
It has a workforce of 66,000 and is active in 307 airports across 50 countries.
Last month, in response to the pandemic, a Swissport spokesman said: "We strongly welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to extend the Job Retention Scheme to October, avoiding the immediate ‘cliff edge’ end that was approaching in May.
"However, we would welcome further clarity around the changes planned for the scheme in August.
"We are asking that furlough flexibility is brought forward from August 1 to June 1 and the three-week minimum furlough period removed.
"Allowing staff to be part-time furloughed and part-time re-engaged in paid work would provide crucial flexibility during this difficult period, helping to sustain employment.
"We understand this will be an uncertain and concerning time for our colleagues and our priority is to support them throughout this period.
"We are continuing to engage with the government on these points as we seek to find ways to protect the livelihoods and availability of as many of our trained, qualified and regulated workforce as possible, in order to meet the challenge of servicing the UK’s economy as it bounces back from the Covid-19 crisis."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Dean Smith provides full Aston Villa injury update before Newcastle

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith will have a few surprises up his sleeve as he prepares for tonight 's trip to Newcastle United .
The Villa gaffer can now welcome back both right-back Frederic Guilbert and on-loan Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater for tonight 's reunion with former Villans manager Steve Bruce .
Both players missed the initial games of the Project Restart era thanks to minor injury issues , and the pair trained at Bodymoor Heath earlier this week .
However , doubts remain over the condition of John McGinn .
The midfielder returned from injury against Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be too much of an ask for the player to pick up against the Magpies just three days on .
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Providing an update in his pre-match press conference , Smith said : `` Everybody 's come through it OK. Freddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days and he comes into contention again .
We 'll have another look at him again today . ''
As for Drinkwater , the midfielder sustained an injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly against former club Leicester City in the week leading up to the Sheffield United fixture .
The 30-year-old could n't play against parent club Chelsea on Sunday anyway with Wednesday 's trip to Newcastle a more likely return date .
Villa 's extended 20-man squad will fly up to St James 's Park after training on Tuesday .
The head coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming games with Newcastle and Wolves , and said : `` We have to .
There 's a 48-hour turnaround between the Newcastle game and Wolves game .
`` We stopped over in Bodymoor Heath last night and today we 'll have another recovery session .
The lads who did n't play will do a bit more and we 'll see how everyone is . ''
Ahead of key fixtures coming up , Smith said : `` The fact we 've got one point out of two games makes it a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good result yesterday which sees them safe .
We have to make sure we 're at our best and , if our performance levels are up there , we 've got a good chance .
`` We all know it 's a big game for us .
The two games coming up , Newcastle and Wolves are pivotal in what we do .
`` We feel , despite the result yesterday , we 're in a decent place .
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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith will have a few surprises up his sleeve as he prepares for tonight's trip to Newcastle United.
The Villa gaffer can now welcome back both right-back Frederic Guilbert and on-loan Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater for tonight's reunion with former Villans manager Steve Bruce.
Both players missed the initial games of the Project Restart era thanks to minor injury issues, and the pair trained at Bodymoor Heath earlier this week.
However, doubts remain over the condition of John McGinn. The midfielder returned from injury against Sheffield United, but struggled against Chelsea. It might be too much of an ask for the player to pick up against the Magpies just three days on.
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Bjorn Engels (Achilles) will miss the trip to the North East and will remain a major doubt for Wolves on Saturday.
Providing an update in his pre-match press conference, Smith said: "Everybody's come through it OK. Freddie Guilbert has been training the last few days and he comes into contention again. We'll have another look at him again today."
As for Drinkwater, the midfielder sustained an injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly against former club Leicester City in the week leading up to the Sheffield United fixture.
The 30-year-old couldn't play against parent club Chelsea on Sunday anyway with Wednesday's trip to Newcastle a more likely return date.
Villa's extended 20-man squad will fly up to St James's Park after training on Tuesday.
The head coach admitted he'll be making changes for the upcoming games with Newcastle and Wolves, and said: "We have to. There's a 48-hour turnaround between the Newcastle game and Wolves game.
"We stopped over in Bodymoor Heath last night and today we'll have another recovery session. The lads who didn't play will do a bit more and we'll see how everyone is."
Ahead of key fixtures coming up, Smith said: "The fact we've got one point out of two games makes it a really important game. Newcastle had a very good result yesterday which sees them safe. We have to make sure we're at our best and, if our performance levels are up there, we've got a good chance.
"We all know it's a big game for us. The two games coming up, Newcastle and Wolves are pivotal in what we do.
"We feel, despite the result yesterday, we're in a decent place. The squad believe we've got a great opportunity and we've been given that with the Restart."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--The Apprentice 2020 axed by BBC after coronavirus crisis

The Apprentice has been officially axed for 2020 by the BBC after it confirmed it would be impossible to film after the coronavirus crisis .
The BBC One favourite , which has seen many Brummies compete over the years , is a favourite among Brits .
But its next season has been shelved after the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown meant casting and filming proved impossible .
An insider told The Sun : `` The Apprentice is one of the BBC ’ s biggest and most popular shows so they were desperate not to have to axe it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ve run of time . ''
Many shows have been shelved as the lockdown was imposed , including the likes of Coronation Street , EastEnders and Emmerdale .
Now , TV insiders have raised fears some other favourites - like Strictly Come Dancing and I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here - face the axe this autumn .
Love Island has already seen its summer 2020 and winter 2021 series pulled .
`` It ’ s a stark warning to the industry that even the biggest shows are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news to the paper , saying : `` Sadly we have decided to postpone The Apprentice for 2020 .
`` Production safety and the wellbeing of everyone involved in the show is our number one priority .
“ While this is understandably disappointing news , viewers will still be able to get their weekly fix of memorable tasks , favourite candidates and boardroom bust ups alongside brand new insights from Karren , Claude , Lord Sugar and many more from the past 15 years in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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The Apprentice has been officially axed for 2020 by the BBC after it confirmed it would be impossible to film after the coronavirus crisis.
The BBC One favourite, which has seen many Brummies compete over the years, is a favourite among Brits.
But its next season has been shelved after the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown meant casting and filming proved impossible.
An insider told The Sun : "The Apprentice is one of the BBC’s biggest and most popular shows so they were desperate not to have to axe it. But they could wait no longer and they’ve run of time."
Many shows have been shelved as the lockdown was imposed, including the likes of Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale.
Now, TV insiders have raised fears some other favourites - like Strictly Come Dancing and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here - face the axe this autumn.
Love Island has already seen its summer 2020 and winter 2021 series pulled.
"It’s a stark warning to the industry that even the biggest shows are not immune from this crisis," they added.
A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news to the paper, saying: "Sadly we have decided to postpone The Apprentice for 2020.
"Production safety and the wellbeing of everyone involved in the show is our number one priority.
“While this is understandably disappointing news, viewers will still be able to get their weekly fix of memorable tasks, favourite candidates and boardroom bust ups alongside brand new insights from Karren, Claude, Lord Sugar and many more from the past 15 years in a special highlights series airing on BBC1.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--EFL set to ban Leeds United idea during Albion promotion battle

Leeds United 's plan to pipe in crowd noise to help their promotion battle , is set to be banned by the EFL , according to reports .
West Brom moved to the top of Championship over the weekend , with Leeds losing to Cardiff City on Sunday .
The battle for promotion to the top-flight is set for another vital weekend , with the top four in the division all facing off .
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It 's the Whites ' first game in front of an empty Elland Road , with the issue of home advantage still on the minds of many clubs up and down the country .
From the opening round of fixtures , just two of twelve home teams picked all three points as teams adjust to playing behind-closed-doors .
In a report in the Athletic , it has been revealed that Leeds will have 15,000 'fans ' in the shape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been plans to play crowd noise to help the players .
However , the report states that the EFL will ban Leeds from playing chants , in order to prevent disputes about any unfair distractions .
The Baggies played their first game in front of an empty Hawthorns last weekend , drawing 0-0 with Birmingham City .

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Leeds United's plan to pipe in crowd noise to help their promotion battle, is set to be banned by the EFL, according to reports.
West Brom moved to the top of Championship over the weekend, with Leeds losing to Cardiff City on Sunday.
The battle for promotion to the top-flight is set for another vital weekend, with the top four in the division all facing off.
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Albion face Brentford on Friday night, before Marcelo Bielsa's side face-off against Fulham at home.
It's the Whites' first game in front of an empty Elland Road, with the issue of home advantage still on the minds of many clubs up and down the country.
From the opening round of fixtures, just two of twelve home teams picked all three points as teams adjust to playing behind-closed-doors.
In a report in the Athletic, it has been revealed that Leeds will have 15,000 'fans' in the shape of cardboard cut-outs, while there had been plans to play crowd noise to help the players.
However, the report states that the EFL will ban Leeds from playing chants, in order to prevent disputes about any unfair distractions.
The Baggies played their first game in front of an empty Hawthorns last weekend, drawing 0-0 with Birmingham City.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--GMB fans squirm after Lorraine's 'weird' exchange with Piers Morgan

Good Morning Britain viewers were left feeling massively uncomfortable during Wednesday 's episode of the ITV1 daytime programme .
The ITV1 daytime TV favourite returned on Wednesday with Piers Morgan presenting alongside Susanna Reid .
But Susanna was left red-faced after a steamy chat between Lorraine Kelly and Piers .
Lorraine , who presents her self-titled show on ITV1 after Piers and Susanna , appeared in the studio to preview her forthcoming episode .
But her comments to Piers did nothing but leave those tuning in at home feel very uncomfortable .
They were discussing their hair and the impending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hairdressers from July 4 when the comment was made .
Lorraine told her colleagues : `` It looks OK on the top ... you can see , it is not so bad on the top for some reason .
The light in here really helps for some reason . ''
Piers replied : `` Your bangs still look hot to me .
`` He has a weird way of complimenting ... '' Susanna began , before Piers cut across her to protest .
`` What is weird about that ?
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is nothing weird about that .
It is just a compliment . ''
`` Thank you very much , you naughty boy ... '' said Lorraine , cheekily .
Piers then joked : `` Slide Lorraine out ... '' to much laughter in the studio , from producers and the Scottish presenter herself .

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Good Morning Britain viewers were left feeling massively uncomfortable during Wednesday's episode of the ITV1 daytime programme.
The ITV1 daytime TV favourite returned on Wednesday with Piers Morgan presenting alongside Susanna Reid.
But Susanna was left red-faced after a steamy chat between Lorraine Kelly and Piers.
Lorraine, who presents her self-titled show on ITV1 after Piers and Susanna, appeared in the studio to preview her forthcoming episode.
But her comments to Piers did nothing but leave those tuning in at home feel very uncomfortable.
They were discussing their hair and the impending re-opening of hair salons, barber shops and hairdressers from July 4 when the comment was made.
Lorraine told her colleagues: "It looks OK on the top... you can see, it is not so bad on the top for some reason. The light in here really helps for some reason."
Piers replied: "Your bangs still look hot to me.
"He has a weird way of complimenting..." Susanna began, before Piers cut across her to protest.
"What is weird about that? I think Lorraine's bangs are hot. There is nothing weird about that. It is just a compliment."
"Thank you very much, you naughty boy..." said Lorraine, cheekily.
Piers then joked: "Slide Lorraine out..." to much laughter in the studio, from producers and the Scottish presenter herself.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

No-one scooped the jackpot in Wednesday 's National Lottery draw , making Saturday 's top prize a guaranteed £15 million @ @ @ @ @ player matched five of the six numbers plus the bonus ball to win almost £1.4 @ @ @ @ @ numbers were 01 , 08 , 33 , 50 , 52 , 57 , and @ @ @ @ @ .
Set of balls 11 and draw machine Arthur were used .
Camelot said 58 @ @ @ @ @ win £15,061 , while 3,124 matched four to pocket £840 .
And 75,781 ticket-holders who @ @ @ @ @ £155 each , rather than £30 .
Nobody scooped the top prize of £350,000 in @ @ @ @ @ five numbers .
Three people matched four of five numbers to win £13,000 .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ by matching five numbers in the Thunderball draw - though no-one won the top prize @ @ @ @ @ numbers plus the bonus ball .
The winning Thunderball numbers were 03 , 37 , @ @ @ @ @ , and the Thunderball number was 12 .

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No-one scooped the jackpot in Wednesday's National Lottery draw, making Saturday's top prize a guaranteed £15 million jackpot.
However, one player matched five of the six numbers plus the bonus ball to win almost £1.4 million.
The winning Lotto numbers were 01, 08, 33, 50, 52, 57, and the bonus number was 41.
Set of balls 11 and draw machine Arthur were used.
Camelot said 58 people matched five numbers to win £15,061, while 3,124 matched four to pocket £840.
And 75,781 ticket-holders who matched just three numbers scooped £155 each, rather than £30.
Nobody scooped the top prize of £350,000 in Lotto HotPicks, matching all five numbers.
Three people matched four of five numbers to win £13,000.
Meanwhile, one winner scooped £5,000 by matching five numbers in the Thunderball draw - though no-one won the top prize of £500,000 by matching five numbers plus the bonus ball.
The winning Thunderball numbers were 03, 37, 15, 33, 11, and the Thunderball number was 12.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Nuno made this admission after Wolves beat Bournemouth

Nuno Espirito Santo hailed the second half performance which earned Wolverhampton Wanderers three points against Bournemouth .
Wolves picked up another win against the relegation-threatened Cherries at an empty Molineux to make it two from two since the restart .
Raul Jimenez gifted Wolves the win with his 15th Premier League goal of the season - 24th in all competitions - after yet another assist from Adama Traore .
And Nuno was thankful for his team ’ s improved showing after half-time .
“ We played much better in the second half .
The first half was not a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both teams were tight , compact and both teams were organised .
It was a poor first half of football .
“ In the second half we started on the front foot and created situations in the wide areas , with crosses and set pieces , and eventually the combination between Adama and Raul worked .
“ In the end Bournemouth caused us a lot of problems .
They have good players in terms of possession and put us really deep on the pitch.
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“ I think in this game you need special complicities between players , ” said Nuno .
“ It ’ s about trying to create complicity , so when we are in matches we can find solutions .
“ Today it was this one and the other one ( vs West Ham ) also , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very hard .
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Nuno Espirito Santo hailed the second half performance which earned Wolverhampton Wanderers three points against Bournemouth.
Wolves picked up another win against the relegation-threatened Cherries at an empty Molineux to make it two from two since the restart.
Raul Jimenez gifted Wolves the win with his 15th Premier League goal of the season - 24th in all competitions - after yet another assist from Adama Traore.
And Nuno was thankful for his team’s improved showing after half-time.
“We played much better in the second half. The first half was not a good game,” admitted Nuno.
“Both teams were tight, compact and both teams were organised. It was a poor first half of football.
“In the second half we started on the front foot and created situations in the wide areas, with crosses and set pieces, and eventually the combination between Adama and Raul worked.
“In the end Bournemouth caused us a lot of problems. They have good players in terms of possession and put us really deep on the pitch.”
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Traore and Jimenez combined for the 10th time in the Premier League this season to keep Wolves in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
“I think in this game you need special complicities between players,” said Nuno. “It’s about trying to create complicity, so when we are in matches we can find solutions.
“Today it was this one and the other one (vs West Ham) also, but we have to find solutions and keep working very hard.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Why Steve Bruce is 'disappointed' after Newcastle United's draw with Aston Villa

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has given his assessment of tonight 's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa .
Bruce came up against his old side looking to avenge the 2-0 reverse at Villa Park in November .
After Dwight Gayle had put Newcastle ahead in the second half Bruce 's side looked a good bet to secure a second win since the end of lockdown .
But Ahmed Elmohamady - ironically a Bruce favourite during his time with Hull City and Villa - squeezed home an equaliser seven minutes from time past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka .
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Newcastle are 12 points and six places clear of Villa in Bruce 's first season in charge and are on the verge of being taken over in a £300 million deal by a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia .
`` It 's the first goal we have conceded at home in five games , '' he said .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points from the first two games in these awful times I 'd have accepted it .
`` But we are disappointed . ''
He added : `` We would have all accepted ( the points total ) but we ca n't forget that we have a great opportunity to push on a bit now .
`` Can we push on and catch the teams above us and finish the season looking upwards , rather than just looking over our shoulders ? ''

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Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has given his assessment of tonight's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
Bruce came up against his old side looking to avenge the 2-0 reverse at Villa Park in November.
After Dwight Gayle had put Newcastle ahead in the second half Bruce's side looked a good bet to secure a second win since the end of lockdown.
But Ahmed Elmohamady - ironically a Bruce favourite during his time with Hull City and Villa - squeezed home an equaliser seven minutes from time past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
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That rescued a point for Villa, who are looking to avoid relegation this season.
Newcastle are 12 points and six places clear of Villa in Bruce's first season in charge and are on the verge of being taken over in a £300 million deal by a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia.
"It's the first goal we have conceded at home in five games," he said.
"If somebody had said we'd get four points from the first two games in these awful times I'd have accepted it.
"But we are disappointed."
He added: "We would have all accepted (the points total) but we can't forget that we have a great opportunity to push on a bit now.
"Can we push on and catch the teams above us and finish the season looking upwards, rather than just looking over our shoulders?"


birminghammail--2020-06-24--This is when the second 140ft oxygen tank will pass through

Police have once again warned motorists to expect delays and diversions as a second massive oxygen tank is transported through the Black Country and Birmingham .
The next operation , which is just the second of four trips , will see the hoards of cops , tree cutters and BT telephone engineers once again helping to escort the wide load through the narrow streets .
Starting on Monday , June 29 , its 5mph journey will pass through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme , Stone , Stafford , Rugeley , Cannock , Brownhills and Shenstone – finishing on Friday , July 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a glimpse of the first empty , 40 metres long and 6.5 metres in diameter medical-grade oxygen tank as it made its way on the 100-mile route from Cheshire to Warwickshire .
Spectacular drone footage released by Staffordshire Police showed the first gigantic cylinder slowly moving along as long queues of traffic backed up near Stafford .
It can be watched above .
A resident from Tamworth , Sarah O ’ Connor , even described the tank as a 'monster ' .
She said : `` It was quite a monster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotter , but it was something quite amazing to see .
`` My children were very excited and were pleased to see such a beast . ''
This is the full route : • At roundabout , turn right onto A34 in Congleton .
• Continue on A34 through four roundabouts .
• At roundabout , turn left onto A52 in Newcastle under Lyme .
• At roundabout , turn right onto A527 .
• At roundabout , turn left onto A34 .
Day one stops at Strongford .
• Continue on A34 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two at RedHill .
• At roundabout , turn right onto A518 Weston Road .
• At roundabout , turn left onto A34 Queensway in Stafford .
• At double roundabout , turn right onto A51 in Woseley Bridge .
• At roundabout , turn right onto B5013 Station Road in Rugeley .
• At double mini roundabout in Rugeley , continue on B5013 .
• Continue on A460 through 10 roundabouts to Cannock .
End of day three Great Wyrley .
• Continue on A5 through one roundabout .
• At roundabout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Brownhills .
• At roundabout , turn left at Four Oaks Station onto A5127 Lichfield Road all the way back up to the A5 .
• At roundabout , turn right onto A5 .
• At roundabout , exit onto Roman Road/Watling Street through Hints day four stops half way along Watling Street .
• At roundabout , in Fazeley , turn right onto A4091 .
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Police have once again warned motorists to expect delays and diversions as a second massive oxygen tank is transported through the Black Country and Birmingham.
The next operation, which is just the second of four trips, will see the hoards of cops, tree cutters and BT telephone engineers once again helping to escort the wide load through the narrow streets.
Starting on Monday, June 29, its 5mph journey will pass through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Stafford, Rugeley, Cannock, Brownhills and Shenstone – finishing on Friday, July 3.
Hoards of spectators lined the streets to get a glimpse of the first empty, 40 metres long and 6.5 metres in diameter medical-grade oxygen tank as it made its way on the 100-mile route from Cheshire to Warwickshire.
Spectacular drone footage released by Staffordshire Police showed the first gigantic cylinder slowly moving along as long queues of traffic backed up near Stafford. It can be watched above.
A resident from Tamworth, Sarah O’Connor, even described the tank as a 'monster'.
She said: "It was quite a monster! I wouldnt class myself as a spotter, but it was something quite amazing to see.
"My children were very excited and were pleased to see such a beast."
This is the full route:
At roundabout, turn right onto A34 in Congleton.
Turn left onto A34 at Talke.
Continue on A34 through four roundabouts.
At roundabout, turn left onto A52 in Newcastle under Lyme.
At roundabout, turn right onto A527.
At roundabout, turn left onto A34. Day one stops at Strongford.
Continue on A34 through nine roundabouts. End of day two at RedHill.
At roundabout, turn left onto A513 Beaconside.
At roundabout, turn right onto A518 Weston Road.
At roundabout, turn left onto A34 Queensway in Stafford.
At roundabout, turn left onto A34 Lichfield Road.
At roundabout, continue on A34 Queensville.
At mini roundabout, turn left onto A513 Weeping Cross.
At double roundabout, turn right onto A51 in Woseley Bridge.
At roundabout, turn left onto A51.
At roundabout, turn right onto B5013 Station Road in Rugeley.
At double mini roundabout in Rugeley, continue on B5013.
At roundabout, continue straight onto A460 Hednesford Road
Continue on A460 through 10 roundabouts to Cannock. End of day three Great Wyrley.
At roundabout, continue straight onto A5 Watling Street.
(Image: Staffordshire Police)
Continue on A5 through one roundabout.
At roundabout, turn right onto A452 Chester Road at Brownhills.
Continue through one roundabout.
At roundabout, turn left A454 Aldridge Road.
At roundabout, turn left at Four Oaks Station onto A5127 Lichfield Road all the way back up to the A5.
At roundabout, turn right onto A5.
At roundabout, exit onto Roman Road/Watling Street through Hints day four stops half way along Watling Street.
At roundabout, in Fazeley, turn right onto A4091.
You can keep up to date with the movements on Twitter via @Tactical_Police


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Sean Dyche opens up as ex-Blues Hart and Legzdins are released

Sean Dyche has thanked former Birmingham City stars Joe Hart and Adam Legzdins for their contributions at Burnley .
The Premier League outfit have confirmed that the goalkeepers and Jeff Hendrick and Aaron Lennon have left Turf Moor .
None of the quartet have been kept on for the final few games of the current season and their contracts expire on June 30 .
Hart and Legzdins become free agents - with B lues fans keen on a reunion with the former Man City man after he spent an excellent season on loan with the club in 2009/2010 .
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Both are 33-years-old and looking for their next club .
“ They go to their new situations , whatever they are , with our blessing , ” Dyche said .
“ All the players I ’ ve had in my time at Burnley , I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for whatever they need if I can help .
“ There ’ s nothing other than respect for the players who have left .
They have been brilliant servants to me , themselves and the team .
“ Jeff has been a fantastic professional for us .
He has delivered in many different positions with a great attitude towards what it is to be at Burnley Football Club .
“ Joe is a fantastic professional .
He lives for his football and his family and I wish him well and I have nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Adam Legzdins hasn ’ t figured a lot but is a fantastic pro and Azza – I have spoken at length with him and it was difficult for me .
I have a good connection with Azza and we shared a few thoughts .
“ There ’ s no angle to these situations .
It ’ s just a moment in time when decisions are made .
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Sean Dyche has thanked former Birmingham City stars Joe Hart and Adam Legzdins for their contributions at Burnley.
The Premier League outfit have confirmed that the goalkeepers and Jeff Hendrick and Aaron Lennon have left Turf Moor.
None of the quartet have been kept on for the final few games of the current season and their contracts expire on June 30.
Hart and Legzdins become free agents - with B lues fans keen on a reunion with the former Man City man after he spent an excellent season on loan with the club in 2009/2010.
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Legzdins had two spells at Blues, coming through as a trainee to return under Gary Rowett only to leave a second time in 2017.
Both are 33-years-old and looking for their next club.
“They go to their new situations, whatever they are, with our blessing,” Dyche said.
“All the players I’ve had in my time at Burnley, I’ve always wished them well and been there for whatever they need if I can help.
“There’s nothing other than respect for the players who have left. They have been brilliant servants to me, themselves and the team.
“Jeff has been a fantastic professional for us. He has delivered in many different positions with a great attitude towards what it is to be at Burnley Football Club.
“Joe is a fantastic professional. He lives for his football and his family and I wish him well and I have nothing other than positives about him too.
“Adam Legzdins hasn’t figured a lot but is a fantastic pro and Azza – I have spoken at length with him and it was difficult for me. I have a good connection with Azza and we shared a few thoughts.
“There’s no angle to these situations. It’s just a moment in time when decisions are made.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--The Aston Villa player Dean Smith 'had a bit of a pop at' after Newcastle United

Dean Smith has revealed he `` had a pop at '' Ezri Konsa for allowing Dwight Gayle to ghost in to score an all too soft opener for Newcastle .
The ex-West Brom forward latched onto an Andy Carroll pass to break the deadlock - giving Villa an uphill battle before Ahmed Elmohamady snatched a point with seven minutes to go .
Speaking afterwards , Smith said : `` You ca n't account for a mistake .
Ezri 's gone to sleep and I 've had a bit of a pop at him in the dressing room after because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's a young player and will be better for it but , given the situation we 're in at the moment especially given the video work we 've done for the game , he gets attracted to a wide player when he should be inside covering Kortney .
It should have been a simple run coming onto it but he does n't and Dwight gets a simple goal . ''
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1-1 draw at St James ' , Smith conceded it was two points dropped in Villa 's quest to beat the drop .
He added : `` It feels like two points dropped .
I thought we were the much better team in the first half and if we score one of them chances we have I think it 's very difficult for Newcastle to come back .
`` But , when you go a goal down and you have to chase it .
We get a goal back and we threw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end as we tried to get the winner .
We showed great character and a great spirit and fight by the players to come back into it .
The two combining for the goal was pleasing .
`` It 's never going to be easy .
We 're in the Premier League for a reason .
We 're looking forward to all of these games .
We took a little bit of criticism from the Chelsea game but sometimes you have to be pragmatic in them situations .
We 've been conceding too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
`` It 's no surprise to me that the first two games back , on expected goals , we 've deserved to win .
The fact that we 're restricting good teams to so few chances can only be a positive .
`` There were some tired legs and tired heads out there in the end and we have to get them right for Wolves on Saturday . ''

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Dean Smith has revealed he "had a pop at" Ezri Konsa for allowing Dwight Gayle to ghost in to score an all too soft opener for Newcastle.
The ex-West Brom forward latched onto an Andy Carroll pass to break the deadlock - giving Villa an uphill battle before Ahmed Elmohamady snatched a point with seven minutes to go.
Speaking afterwards, Smith said: "You can't account for a mistake. Ezri's gone to sleep and I've had a bit of a pop at him in the dressing room after because he needs to learn from it.
"He's a young player and will be better for it but, given the situation we're in at the moment especially given the video work we've done for the game, he gets attracted to a wide player when he should be inside covering Kortney. It should have been a simple run coming onto it but he doesn't and Dwight gets a simple goal."
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On the 1-1 draw at St James', Smith conceded it was two points dropped in Villa 's quest to beat the drop.
He added: "It feels like two points dropped. I thought we were the much better team in the first half and if we score one of them chances we have I think it's very difficult for Newcastle to come back.
"But, when you go a goal down and you have to chase it. We get a goal back and we threw the kitchen sink at them in the end as we tried to get the winner.
We showed great character and a great spirit and fight by the players to come back into it. The two combining for the goal was pleasing.
"It's never going to be easy. We're in the Premier League for a reason. We're looking forward to all of these games. We took a little bit of criticism from the Chelsea game but sometimes you have to be pragmatic in them situations. We've been conceding too many goals and too many chances all season.
"It's no surprise to me that the first two games back, on expected goals, we've deserved to win. The fact that we're restricting good teams to so few chances can only be a positive.
"There were some tired legs and tired heads out there in the end and we have to get them right for Wolves on Saturday."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Newcastle United fans rave about one player in Aston Villa draw

Newcastle United fans ca n't get enough of Allan Saint-Maximin after his performance against Aston Villa tonight .
Steve Bruce 's side drew 1-1 with the Premier League strugglers in Villa 's third game back after lockdown and ASM , as he is affectionately known by the St James ' Park faithful , impressed .
The £16.5 million summer transfer from Nice last summer has had a tricky time with injury but he has enjoyed the return of the Premier League , sparkling against Sheffield United on Sunday .
Indeed , he put in another fine showing against Villa treating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tricks and skills .
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`` ASM is what we had hoped for with Cabella , Thauvin or even Obertan , '' one fan said .
`` Got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I do n't know how long we can hold him for if the takeover does n't go through . ''
`` Another man of the match award for ASM , '' said another .
`` ASM can ’ t be stopped , '' a third said .
`` He 's CLASS ! ''
`` He was great , again , '' another added .
`` ASM carries us like , '' a fourth fan said .
`` ASM is a different level , what a player , '' said another .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ASM , '' another said .
`` What a player . ''
Saint-Maximin has also turned out for Saint-Etienne and Monaco .
He has seven caps for France 's Under-21 side .

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Newcastle United fans can't get enough of Allan Saint-Maximin after his performance against Aston Villa tonight.
Steve Bruce's side drew 1-1 with the Premier League strugglers in Villa 's third game back after lockdown and ASM, as he is affectionately known by the St James' Park faithful, impressed.
The £16.5 million summer transfer from Nice last summer has had a tricky time with injury but he has enjoyed the return of the Premier League, sparkling against Sheffield United on Sunday.
Indeed, he put in another fine showing against Villa treating the stay-at-home public to an array of tricks and skills.
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Newcastle fans, whose club are on the verge of a £300 million takeover from a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia, are hopeful the deal gets done soon so they are not forced into selling Saint-Maximin.
"ASM is what we had hoped for with Cabella, Thauvin or even Obertan," one fan said. "Got that French magic back on the wings. I don't know how long we can hold him for if the takeover doesn't go through."
"Another man of the match award for ASM," said another.
"ASM can’t be stopped," a third said. "He's CLASS!"
"He was great, again," another added.
"ASM carries us like," a fourth fan said.
"ASM is a different level, what a player," said another.
"Isn't ASM lovely to watch?" asked a sixth fan.
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"Please announce the takeover before Ashley sells ASM," another said. "What a player."
Saint-Maximin has also turned out for Saint-Etienne and Monaco.
He has seven caps for France's Under-21 side.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--'I'm a bit worried' - Manchester United fans share concerns as Wolves win again

Neither Manchester United or Wolves blinked on Wednesday evening as the race for the Champions League only intensified further .
United dispatched an out of sorts Sheffield United thanks to an Anthony Martial hat-trick at Old Trafford , while Wolves made it successive wins since the resumption of the season with a narrow victory at home to Bournemouth , courtesy of a Raul Jimenez header .
With Tottenham trailing both sides by four points , and with Chelsea hosting rampant Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Thursday , all eyes from the red side of Manchester and the entirety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Certainly based on what the Red Devils supporters , following the game at home , were saying post-match , the consensus is still very much that Wolves mustn ’ t be discounted in the race for fourth place - indeed United fans are quite concerned by Wolves ’ relentlessness .
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Alexander Alwis : To be honest I ’ m a bit worried about @ Wolves .
Their “ tough ” games on paper are @ Arsenal , @ SheffieldUnited , @ Everton and @ ChelseaFC .
Can ’ t trust Arsenal and Sheffield are dipping .
James Walsh : Good performances from everybody today .
Battle between us , Wolves and Chelsea for 4th now .
Hoping for a City dub tomorrow Abdullah : Wolves don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring 3 unanswered goals was important .
That +7 goal difference is like an extra point .
Arham : Great win .
Fluid football .
Dominating stuff .
Piling pressure on Chelsea who play City tomorrow .
Wolves level on points with us .
It ’ s getting very interesting .
James O ’ Driscoll : @ SheffieldUnited put to bed , wish @ Wolves would f*** off .
But looking in front of us not behind .
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Neither Manchester United or Wolves blinked on Wednesday evening as the race for the Champions League only intensified further.
United dispatched an out of sorts Sheffield United thanks to an Anthony Martial hat-trick at Old Trafford, while Wolves made it successive wins since the resumption of the season with a narrow victory at home to Bournemouth, courtesy of a Raul Jimenez header.
With Tottenham trailing both sides by four points, and with Chelsea hosting rampant Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, all eyes from the red side of Manchester and the entirety of Wolverhampton will be watching on eagerly.
Certainly based on what the Red Devils supporters, following the game at home, were saying post-match, the consensus is still very much that Wolves mustn’t be discounted in the race for fourth place - indeed United fans are quite concerned by Wolves’ relentlessness.
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Man United fans on Wolves result
Tycoon : Battle is on
Pratik : Tony Martial scores again!!! Good victory, I fear Wolves!
Van Gaal’s Philosophy: #Wolves haven’t lost a #PL game since they played #Liverpool in January. They are currently right on #MUFC’s tail in fighting for a top 6 spot.
Alexander Alwis: To be honest I’m a bit worried about @Wolves. Their “tough” games on paper are @Arsenal, @SheffieldUnited, @Everton and @ChelseaFC. Can’t trust Arsenal and Sheffield are dipping.
James Walsh : Good performances from everybody today. Battle between us, Wolves and Chelsea for 4th now. Hoping for a City dub tomorrow
Abdullah : Wolves don’t look like going away so scoring 3 unanswered goals was important. That +7 goal difference is like an extra point.
Arham : Great win. Fluid football. Dominating stuff. Piling pressure on Chelsea who play City tomorrow. Wolves level on points with us. It’s getting very interesting.
James O’Driscoll: @SheffieldUnited put to bed, wish @Wolves would f*** off. But looking in front of us not behind. Fixtures are “favourable” with 7 to play and 2 cup comps to play.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Aston Villa fans all say the same thing after Newcastle United draw

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to this evening 's match with Newcastle United .
The Villans escaped from St James ' Park with a point after Ahmed Elmohamady cancelled out Dwight Gayle 's second half effort .
Gayle was slipped through after some good work from Andy Carroll and punished a poor defensive effort from Villa to slot home past Orjan Nyland .
But Villa netted an equaliser from a corner-kick , Conor Hourihane 's neat near-post set-piece reaching Elmohamady .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and App Store The Steve Bruce favourite got one over on his old boss , bundling an effort past Martin Dubravka in the Newcastle goal to secure a point .
However , with Villa still in the relegation zone and an unenviable run of fixtures coming up , some fans do n't think one point is enough from tonight .
`` No not at all needed three , '' one said .
`` A point is not enough with our next three fixtures , we had to win that , '' said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Points make prizes but I don ’ t think that point will be enough , '' while another said : `` We needed more than a point from this game , '' said another .
A fourth fan said : `` Yes , we came back to grab a point there , but after a promising start to the game we really were n't up to it at all . ''
`` Too little , too late in the end , '' said another .
`` A draw away at Newcastle is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 per cent there for the taking . ''
`` Three points today was a must and we did n't get it , '' a sixth fan said .

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to this evening's match with Newcastle United.
The Villans escaped from St James' Park with a point after Ahmed Elmohamady cancelled out Dwight Gayle's second half effort.
Gayle was slipped through after some good work from Andy Carroll and punished a poor defensive effort from Villa to slot home past Orjan Nyland.
But Villa netted an equaliser from a corner-kick, Conor Hourihane's neat near-post set-piece reaching Elmohamady.
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The Steve Bruce favourite got one over on his old boss, bundling an effort past Martin Dubravka in the Newcastle goal to secure a point.
However, with Villa still in the relegation zone and an unenviable run of fixtures coming up, some fans don't think one point is enough from tonight.
"No not at all needed three," one said.
"A point is not enough with our next three fixtures, we had to win that," said a second.
A third added: "Points make prizes but I don’t think that point will be enough," while another said: "We needed more than a point from this game," said another.
A fourth fan said: "Yes, we came back to grab a point there, but after a promising start to the game we really weren't up to it at all."
"Too little, too late in the end," said another. "A draw away at Newcastle isn't an awful result, but they were 100 per cent there for the taking."
"Three points today was a must and we didn't get it," a sixth fan said.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--'Changed his value' - Why Adama Traore is catching Liverpool's eye

Pundit Jermaine Jenas was full of praise for Adama Traore as the Wolves winger combined with Raul Jimenez yet again to help Wanderers take the lead against struggling Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday .
Traore delivered a tempting ball from the right , which Raul met when he leapt and directed a header past Aaron Ramsdale in the Cherries goal .
It ’ s the tenth goal that the pair have created between themselves for Wolves this season , and is another example of the progress Spanish wide-man Traore has made under Nuno Espirito Santo since last summer .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest from bigger clubs than Wolves - Liverpool have been mentioned regularly as a side who have been keeping tabs on the former Barcelona kid - and Jenas can see why .
Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now .
Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo 's bench , but he 's been a revelation in his second .
Traore 's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more .
Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore would n't leave in January and he was as good as his word .
Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window .
As always though , there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves , it will be on the club 's terms .
What we know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ He credits Adama in his own rise in becoming one of the most feared wingers in the division .
“ The delivery is right on the money , and the way that Jimenez attacks the ball ... you don ’ t see players do that anymore , ” Jenas said .
“ As a delivery , and a striker attacking the ball , that ’ s as good as it gets .
“ It ’ s a great combination .
It ’ s the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player , in what this man is doing .
Yes , we love the trickery from midfield , the pace , the power , the raw element to his game .
“ I ’ ve been waiting years to see that with Traore .
It ’ s alright getting to the byline , but get some quality into your game when you ’ ve got a striker like Raul Jimenez - he ’ ll thrive on that service .
“ Week in , week out he ’ s shown this season that Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much that has changed his game , his value , it ’ s second to none .
“ I think that , if you ’ re a good player , you pick up on bits and pieces from all the managers you work under .
That ’ s a real attribute of Adama Traore ’ s .
“ It ’ s his willingness to learn , knowing that he needs to improve , delivering it in training and then taking it into game time .
That ’ s why he ’ s getting @ @ @ @ @

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Pundit Jermaine Jenas was full of praise for Adama Traore as the Wolves winger combined with Raul Jimenez yet again to help Wanderers take the lead against struggling Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday.
Traore delivered a tempting ball from the right, which Raul met when he leapt and directed a header past Aaron Ramsdale in the Cherries goal.
It’s the tenth goal that the pair have created between themselves for Wolves this season, and is another example of the progress Spanish wide-man Traore has made under Nuno Espirito Santo since last summer.
It’s form that will inevitably attract interest from bigger clubs than Wolves - Liverpool have been mentioned regularly as a side who have been keeping tabs on the former Barcelona kid - and Jenas can see why.
Adama Traore transfer latest Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now. Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo's bench, but he's been a revelation in his second. Traore's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more. Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore wouldn't leave in January and he was as good as his word. Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window. As always though, there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves, it will be on the club's terms. What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ
He credits Adama in his own rise in becoming one of the most feared wingers in the division.
“The delivery is right on the money, and the way that Jimenez attacks the ball...you don’t see players do that anymore,” Jenas said.
“As a delivery, and a striker attacking the ball, that’s as good as it gets.
“It’s a great combination. It’s the biggest improvement I’ve seen in any player, in what this man is doing. Yes, we love the trickery from midfield, the pace, the power, the raw element to his game.
“I’ve been waiting years to see that with Traore. It’s alright getting to the byline, but get some quality into your game when you’ve got a striker like Raul Jimenez - he’ll thrive on that service.
“Week in, week out he’s shown this season that Traore is a different player.
“How much that has changed his game, his value, it’s second to none.
“I think that, if you’re a good player, you pick up on bits and pieces from all the managers you work under. That’s a real attribute of Adama Traore’s.
“It’s his willingness to learn, knowing that he needs to improve, delivering it in training and then taking it into game time. That’s why he’s getting so much praise.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Jimenez tells Wolves to 'dream big' and fires warning to Villa

Raul Jimenez says Wolverhampton Wanderers can ‘ achieve anything ’ this season after they made it two wins from two after the restart .
The Mexican striker ’ s 24th goal of the campaign was enough to see off Bournemouth in front of an empty Molineux , following up from the victory over West Ham on Saturday .
Wolves are still sixth in the Premier League , level on points with fifth-place Manchester United and two behind Chelsea in fourth , though Frank Lampard ’ s side have a game-in-hand .
Reacting to another three points , and another goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It feels amazing .
We are working very hard in the last couple of weeks before we start again .
We made it great on the pitch and like this , as a pack , we can achieve anything .
“ It ’ s difficult against these kind of teams that are just looking for one long ball and a mistake .
We were patient , we were good and we get our chances and score.
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Jimenez added : “ We want nine points from nine this week .
We have to give it all we have and then we have one week to rest .
We have to dream big and keep going like this .
”

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Raul Jimenez says Wolverhampton Wanderers can ‘achieve anything’ this season after they made it two wins from two after the restart.
The Mexican striker’s 24th goal of the campaign was enough to see off Bournemouth in front of an empty Molineux, following up from the victory over West Ham on Saturday.
Wolves are still sixth in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-place Manchester United and two behind Chelsea in fourth, though Frank Lampard’s side have a game-in-hand.
Reacting to another three points, and another goal for himself, Jimenez said: “It feels amazing. We are working very hard in the last couple of weeks before we start again. We made it great on the pitch and like this, as a pack, we can achieve anything.
“It’s difficult against these kind of teams that are just looking for one long ball and a mistake. We were patient, we were good and we get our chances and score.”
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Next up is a West Midlands derby against Aston Villa on Saturday and Jimenez has told his team-mates to ensure Wolves take maximum points once more.
Jimenez added: “We want nine points from nine this week. We have to give it all we have and then we have one week to rest. We have to dream big and keep going like this.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Ahmed Elmohamady details how set-piece plan helped against Newcastle

Aston Villa man Ahmed Elmohamady has detailed how the club has been working behind the scenes on their set-pieces ahead of the Premier League 's restart .
Elmohamady came off the bench to equalise against Newcastle United , who took the lead through Dwight Gayle , heading home from a corner .
That could represent a significant point in the relegation battle and set-pieces are an area where Dean Smith has looked to improve his side , as Elmohamady explained .
“ It ’ s a big goal for us but I think we should have had the three points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially in the first half , we had some big chances , Trezeguet should have scored but we ’ ll take the point away from home , it ’ s always a tough place to come , ” he told BT Sport .
“ One thing we have been working on is the set-pieces , for us and against us .
We ’ ve conceded a lot this season but we ’ ve been solid in the past few games and today it has worked for us .
Thankfully , I came on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , we have had a lot of set-pieces and we ’ re working on the training ground very hard , since we came back from lockdown , and thankfully it came to me and I scored .
“ We have eight more games to go , it ’ s hard but we ’ re all together for it .
Like the gaffer said , we don ’ t want to go out of the division .
Aston Villa is a massive club , everyone wants to keep the club in the Premier @ @ @

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Aston Villa man Ahmed Elmohamady has detailed how the club has been working behind the scenes on their set-pieces ahead of the Premier League's restart.
Elmohamady came off the bench to equalise against Newcastle United, who took the lead through Dwight Gayle, heading home from a corner.
That could represent a significant point in the relegation battle and set-pieces are an area where Dean Smith has looked to improve his side, as Elmohamady explained.
“It’s a big goal for us but I think we should have had the three points today. We controlled the game, especially in the first half, we had some big chances, Trezeguet should have scored but we’ll take the point away from home, it’s always a tough place to come,” he told BT Sport.
“One thing we have been working on is the set-pieces, for us and against us. We’ve conceded a lot this season but we’ve been solid in the past few games and today it has worked for us. Thankfully, I came on and scored.
“Since we came back, we have had a lot of set-pieces and we’re working on the training ground very hard, since we came back from lockdown, and thankfully it came to me and I scored.
“We have eight more games to go, it’s hard but we’re all together for it. Like the gaffer said, we don’t want to go out of the division. Aston Villa is a massive club, everyone wants to keep the club in the Premier League.”