birminghammail--2020-03-31--What Jack Grealish’s managers have said about Aston Villa star

Aston Villa 's homegrown hero Jack Grealish has gone from academy hopeful to fully fledged first team star at his boyhood club .
It has been an eventful journey as the Bodymoor Heath graduate has stressed and impressed various Villa managers and mentors .
Here 's what his bosses have had to say about him : Bryan Jones was the Villa academy chief as Grealish came through the ranks at Bodymoor Heath '' When Jack was coming through the academy system we played him a couple of age groups above at times and used him on the wing , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection .
`` But because he is such a clever player , and has that gift of being able to see things other players can ’ t , I always fancied him in that No 10 role .
`` If you ’ d have come along to Bodymoor Heath and watched Jack in those days , you would have seen him with his socks pulled up , not at half-mast .
`` He would have attempted to lower them , much like wearing his shirt outside his shorts .
Tony McAndrew was often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Jack , get that shirt in.
’ '' He lost a lot of hair over the time Jack was playing in the youth team because we were constantly saying : ‘ You don ’ t do things like that , you wear the full shin pads .
You know what the injury situation is , with a player of your talent they won ’ t be looking at the ball , they ’ ll be looking at you.
’ '' But when you move out of the youth circles , where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because long-term they need that discipline – you obviously don ’ t have that influence . ''
Alex McLeish included Grealish in a matchday squad at the age of 16 in March 2012 '' Jack was on the bench and he 's only a kid so it 's an opportunity for these boys who are being propelled into the first team squad .
`` The majority of them have trained with us , by and large , the whole season .
The likes of Jack have made a 'guest ' appearance every now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season I 've seen him grow about three inches !
`` At the end of the day if you are good enough , you 're old enough , and it does n't matter about the age .
`` The thing we have got in favour is that they have been in and around the older guys for most of the season .
`` We do n't have to lower the level of training or anything for them because they are all up to speed . ''
Sean Derry was Grealish 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of senior football , on loan at Notts County “ From day one , you just knew that this was a very special player , a player who absolutely just loves playing football .
`` He just played with a freshness .
“ He didn ’ t really seem to understand the importance of training at the time , he just wanted to play football .
`` He wanted to be out there , play five-a-side game , play match games , and when he did play and when he was on form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think Jack needs to have an understanding of the importance of training to start with , but once he understands that and does that week in and week out , I think we will have a top player on our hands.
” Paul Lambert gave Grealish his senior debut for Villa as a substitute in the Premier League in May 2014 '' He 's a talent , there 's no two ways about it , a big talent .
`` But he 's got an awful long way to go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ground , no matter how well he does throughout his career .
`` I rely on everybody , not just one lad , that 's a big ask .
`` There has been a lot of things thrust on him .
I 've tried doing my best to manage him in the right way , that gives him a really good career . ''
Tim Sherwood was the first manager to make him a first team regular at Villa when he took over in February 2015 '' I would n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it that way .
I know what he could possibly be .
`` What looks expensive this year might not be expensive next year .
That 's the way the game is going .
`` He 's a great player is Jack , but he 's got to realise – I 've been on at him every day – there is more to the game than just when you 're in possession .
`` That Liverpool game ( FA Cup semi final at Wembley ) was huge with a lot of expectancy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he grew more .
`` He is certainly a type of player we have seen at the very top level for the likes of Liverpool and in the past for Aston Villa , we have to recognise that .
`` He 's not shop window job , he 's our player , and we could n't put a price on him .
I certainly would n't . ''
Remi Garde disciplined and dropped Jack Grealish for a partying incident after a defeat to Everton in November 2015 “ His action are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from my players .
“ That ’ s why Jack is training in U21 team .
“ He ’ s not playing at the weekend and at this stage , I think that ’ s enough .
Jack has got a lot of ability but he needs to improve his game and work at it .
“ That ’ s not because he is 20 , it is because when you are a footballer of any age you have to work hard and be ready for the weekend . ''
Eric Black was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 2015-16 relegation season '' Jack is an outstanding young player , no question .
He 's got a great future with this club .
`` He 's not in the side at the moment - it 's just a personal choice you make as a coach .
`` What I would say is that he 's a fantastic footballer , a great lad and he 's working hard .
`` I am sure he will have a big impact next season . ''
Roberto Di Matteo was forced to discipline Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September 2016 '' In general for the sake of any player they need to learn about what it takes to be an athlete .
He needs to grow up very quickly .
“ It ’ s not the first time and he needs to understand if he wants a good career he has to stop .
“ First it ’ s a feeling of disappointment .
I expect all players to behave in a professional manner at all times . ''
Aidy Boothroyd was one of Grealish 's under-21s bosses after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland '' It is important that they get back on the horse and do n't wallow in it .
He does n't wallow too long in anything .
He is upbeat , has plenty to say for himself , has a lovely personality and he is playing for his country and he has to make sure he stays in this group .
`` The other good thing is the competition for places , really good .
It is a good place for a coach to be .
He 's been brilliant , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no problems whatsoever .
All of them are very easy to work with .
`` He comes in , trains and the past is the past .
It 's about dealing with the present and focusing on the future .
He is training hard , working well and we move on . ''
Steve Bruce made Grealish a regular in the Villa team pushing for Championship promotion in 2018 “ Jack has a bit of a Gazza about him and I don ’ t mean off the pitch .
“ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is not that quick but he just gets away from people and seems to get even quicker when he is running with the ball .
“ He has all the natural ingredients and I will do my best with him .
`` We all knew about the ability he had at 18 .
We have given him an environment to go and play - now is the time to grasp it .
“ He has something different , he can get you off your seat .
“ He has that natural balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eye .
The real hard parts of football , he makes easy .
“ He has the ability to have a wonderful career .
He has to learn the other stuff away from here which is really important but since I have been here he has been an absolute gem.
” Smith issued a challenge to Grealish after admitting his early training sessions took the playmaker by surprise “ Jack is an outstanding talent and he was probably rubbing his hands when he saw me coming , thinking this is a guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And then all the work this week has been without the ball .
“ He has probably seen a different side to me but that is part of his game he needs to do a little bit better .
He has not got the goals and assists that somebody of his talent should .
`` I invite the players to ask questions and Jack has been asking questions .
“ He has got that desire to get better and I liked the way he was trying to get in the box more @ @

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Jack Grealish continues to be the centre of debate, with Jude Bellingham's call-up to the England squad prompting many to ponder why it has taken the Aston Villa captain so long to establish himself as an England international.
Former Villan and current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate continues to prefer Mason Mount to Grealish despite the latter's super start to the season.
Indeed, Grealish set up Ollie Watkins for Villa's third goal against Arsenal on Sunday night as Dean Smith's eased to a 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.
The Villa captain is having a fine season with five goals and the same number of assists already for the club in just eight matches.
It's only a matter of time before he surpasses last season's record of ten goals and eight contributions.
Grealish has had his fair share of managers at the tender age of 24 and here are what they have said about the playmaker...
Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones was the Villa academy chief as Grealish came through the ranks at Bodymoor Heath
"When Jack was coming through the academy system we played him a couple of age groups above at times and used him on the wing, which just gave him that little bit of protection.
"But because he is such a clever player, and has that gift of being able to see things other players can't, I always fancied him in that Number ten role.
"If you'd have come along to Bodymoor Heath and watched Jack in those days, you would have seen him with his socks pulled up, not at half-mast.
"He would have attempted to lower them, much like wearing his shirt outside his shorts. Tony McAndrew was often heard to bawl across the field: 'Jack, get that shirt in'.
"He lost a lot of hair over the time Jack was playing in the youth team because we were constantly saying: 'You don't do things like that, you wear the full shin pads. You know what the injury situation is, with a player of your talent they won’t be looking at the ball, they'll be looking at you'.
"But when you move out of the youth circles, where we were fairly strong on discipline – only because long-term they need that discipline – you obviously don’t have that influence."
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Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish included Grealish in a matchday squad at the age of 16 in March 2012
"Jack was on the bench and he's only a kid so it's an opportunity for these boys who are being propelled into the first team squad.
"The majority of them have trained with us, by and large, the whole season. The likes of Jack have made a 'guest' appearance every now and then.
"From the start of the season I've seen him grow about three inches!
"At the end of the day if you are good enough, you're old enough, and it doesn't matter about the age.
"The thing we have got in favour is that they have been in and around the older guys for most of the season.
"We don't have to lower the level of training or anything for them because they are all up to speed."
Sean Derry
Sean Derry was Grealish's manager when he had his first taste of senior football, on loan at Notts County
"From day one, you just knew that this was a very special player, a player who absolutely just loves playing football.
"He just played with a freshness.
"He didn't really seem to understand the importance of training at the time, he just wanted to play football.
"He wanted to be out there, play five-a-side game, play match games, and when he did play and when he was on form, he was unplayable.
"Personally, I think Jack needs to have an understanding of the importance of training to start with, but once he understands that and does that week in and week out, I think we will have a top player on our hands."
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert gave Grealish his senior debut for Villa as a substitute in the Premier League in May 2014
"He's a talent, there's no two ways about it, a big talent.
"But he's got an awful long way to go, he's got to keep his feet on the ground, no matter how well he does throughout his career.
"I rely on everybody, not just one lad, that's a big ask.
"There has been a lot of things thrust on him. I've tried doing my best to manage him in the right way, that gives him a really good career."
Tim Sherwood
Tim Sherwood was the first manager to make him a first team regular at Villa when he took over in February 2015
"I wouldn't want to sell him for £60m, put it that way. I know what he could possibly be.
"What looks expensive this year might not be expensive next year. That's the way the game is going.
"He's a great player is Jack, but he's got to realise – I've been on at him every day – there is more to the game than just when you're in possession.
"That Liverpool game (FA Cup semi-final at Wembley) was huge with a lot of expectancy and pressure, it didn't faze him, he grew more.
"He is certainly a type of player we have seen at the very top level for the likes of Liverpool and in the past for Aston Villa, we have to recognise that.
"He's not in the shop window, he's our player, and we couldn't put a price on him. I certainly wouldn't."
Remi Garde
Remi Garde disciplined and dropped Jack Grealish for a partying incident after a defeat to Everton in November 2015
"His actions are not of the professional standard that I expect from my players.
"That's why Jack is training in the Under-21 team.
"He's not playing at the weekend and at this stage, I think that’s enough. Jack has got a lot of ability but he needs to improve his game and work at it.
"That's not because he is 20, it is because when you are a footballer of any age you have to work hard and be ready for the weekend."
Eric Black
Eric Black was Villa's caretaker manager at the end of the 2015-16 relegation season
"Jack is an outstanding young player, no question. He's got a great future with this club.
"He's not in the side at the moment - it's just a personal choice you make as a coach.
"What I would say is that he's a fantastic footballer, a great lad and he's working hard.
"I am sure he will have a big impact next season."
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Robert Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo was forced to discipline Grealish after an incident in a Birmingham hotel in September 2016
"In general for the sake of any player they need to learn about what it takes to be an athlete. He needs to grow up very quickly.
"It's not the first time and he needs to understand if he wants a good career he has to stop.
"First it's a feeling of disappointment. I expect all players to behave in a professional manner at all times."
Aidy Boothroyd
Aidy Boothroyd was one of Grealish's under-21s bosses after he pledged his allegiances to England rather than Ireland
"It is important that they get back on the horse and don't wallow in it. He doesn't wallow too long in anything. He is upbeat, has plenty to say for himself, has a lovely personality and he is playing for his country and he has to make sure he stays in this group.
"The other good thing is the competition for places, really good. It is a good place for a coach to be. He's been brilliant, he's a terrific guy and we've had no problems whatsoever. All of them are very easy to work with.
"He comes in, trains and the past is the past. It's about dealing with the present and focusing on the future. He is training hard, working well and we move on."
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce made Grealish a regular in the Villa team pushing for Championship promotion in 2018
"Jack has a bit of a Gazza about him and I don't mean off the pitch.
"It is the way he naturally beats people. He is not that quick but he just gets away from people and seems to get even quicker when he is running with the ball.
"He has all the natural ingredients and I will do my best with him.
"We all knew about the ability he had at 18. We have given him an environment to go and play - now is the time to grasp it.
"He has something different, he can get you off your seat.
"He has that natural balance and movement which makes it easy on the eye. The real hard parts of football, he makes easy.
"He has the ability to have a wonderful career. He has to learn the other stuff away from here which is really important but since I have been here he has been an absolute gem."
Dean Smith
Smith issued a challenge to Grealish after admitting his early training sessions took the playmaker by surprise
"Jack is an outstanding talent and he was probably rubbing his hands when he saw me coming, thinking this is a guy who wants his teams to play.
"And then all the work this week has been without the ball.
"He has probably seen a different side to me but that is part of his game he needs to do a little bit better. He has not got the goals and assists that somebody of his talent should.
"I invite the players to ask questions and Jack has been asking questions.
"He has got that desire to get better and I liked the way he was trying to get in the box more."
Gareth Southgate
Southgate gave Grealish his England debut in September against Denmark
"He is really starting to threaten the goal and be influential in the final third more or more which is great," Southgate explained.
"When I've talked to him about the next level for his game, when he looks at the numbers that Sterling and Rashford as wide players have contributed, he's now starting to do that.
"I think that wasn't necessarily the case at the end of last season but, in the last couple of games in particular the team haven't done so well but, against Southampton the other day, I thought his contribution with the ball for the team was outstanding. He's going to get better.]#
"I think he's continuing to do that and he's moving further and further up our list of players. I think he's got to just keep on that trajectory. He's doing really well."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Teen, 13, with 'no underlying health problem' dies from coronavirus

A 13-year-old boy with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus , his family has said .
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab from Brixton , south London , died in hospital in the early hours of Monday .
He had tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday , a day after he was admitted to King 's College Hospital , his family said .
Family friend Mark Stephenson said the boy 's mother and six siblings are now awaiting the results of a post mortem .
A spokesman for King 's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who tested positive for Covid-19 has passed away , and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time .
`` The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made . ''
Following the release of the latest official figures , a 19-year-old was believed to be England 's youngest victim to have died in hospital with no existing medical issues .
Ismail 's family said they were `` beyond devastated '' by his death , in a statement released through Mr Stephenson .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathing and was admitted to King 's College Hospital , '' the family said .
`` He was put on a ventilator and then put into an induced coma but sadly died yesterday morning .
To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions .
We are beyond devastated . ''
Mr Stephenson , college director at the Madinah College where Ismail 's sister works , has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral costs .
The page says : `` Sadly he died without any family members close by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 . ''

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A 13-year-old boy with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has said.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab from Brixton, south London, died in hospital in the early hours of Monday.
He had tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, a day after he was admitted to King's College Hospital, his family said.
Family friend Mark Stephenson said the boy's mother and six siblings are now awaiting the results of a post mortem.
A spokesman for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: "Sadly, a 13-year old boy who tested positive for Covid-19 has passed away, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time.
"The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made."
Following the release of the latest official figures, a 19-year-old was believed to be England's youngest victim to have died in hospital with no existing medical issues.
Ismail's family said they were "beyond devastated" by his death, in a statement released through Mr Stephenson.
"Ismail started showing symptoms and had difficulties breathing and was admitted to King's College Hospital," the family said.
"He was put on a ventilator and then put into an induced coma but sadly died yesterday morning. To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions. We are beyond devastated."
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Mr Stephenson, college director at the Madinah College where Ismail's sister works, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral costs.
The page says: "Sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Man removed from Sainsbury's after jumping queue and swearing at staff

A man had to be removed from a popular supermarket after he jumped an orderly queue and began abusing staff .
West Midlands Police said they were called to the Sainsbury 's store in Rookery Street , Wednesfield , on Tuesday , March 31 , after the customer jumped the queue and swore at staff .
The irate man was subsequently spoken to and asked to leave the shop by officers , it has been revealed .
A spokesman for the force said : `` Today we attended Sainsbury 's where we were waved down , after an abusive male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orderly queue , swear at staff and walk into the store .
`` He refused to leave ... that was until our officers attended .
`` Male subsequently persuaded and removed from the store . ''
The shocking abuse comes just days after a shop worker from the Black Country said she had received a tirade of abuse from members of the public during a BBC Radio 4 interview .
`` It has been absolutely horrific , terrible and shocking .
Ca n't believe this has happened - ca n't believe we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed .
`` We 're inundated with abusive people , day in day out . ''

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A man had to be removed from a popular supermarket after he jumped an orderly queue and began abusing staff.
West Midlands Police said they were called to the Sainsbury's store in Rookery Street, Wednesfield, on Tuesday, March 31, after the customer jumped the queue and swore at staff.
The irate man was subsequently spoken to and asked to leave the shop by officers, it has been revealed.
A spokesman for the force said: "Today we attended Sainsbury's where we were waved down, after an abusive male thought it was OK to jump the orderly queue, swear at staff and walk into the store.
"He refused to leave... that was until our officers attended.
"Male subsequently persuaded and removed from the store."
The shocking abuse comes just days after a shop worker from the Black Country said she had received a tirade of abuse from members of the public during a BBC Radio 4 interview.
"It has been absolutely horrific, terrible and shocking. Can't believe this has happened - can't believe we're one of the frontrunners," she revealed.
"We're inundated with abusive people, day in day out."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Aston Villa news LIVE: Reaction as Jack Grealish apologises

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Hello and welcome to Tuesday morning's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views throughout the day on Tuesday, March 31 2020.
Jack Grealish apologised yesterday for flouting rules imposed by the government regarding coronavirus after he was spotted out on Sunday morning in Dickens Heath.
We'll bring you all the reaction to that and much more throughout the day right here on our live coverage.
And we will also check in with the latest developments regarding the restart of the Premier League season with the campaign currently on a temporary hiatus because of Covid-19 as the government continues to try and contain the threat of the virus.
Follow all our coverage on the live blog below....


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Houseparty offers $1million for proof it's been targeted in smear campaign

Houseparty is offering a one million dollar ( £811,000 ) bounty to anyone who can provide proof that it has been the target of a `` smear campaign '' over its security .
On Monday , the video messaging app 's makers denied claims circulating on social media that users joining the service have had their other online accounts hacked as a result .
Houseparty has now said it is looking into suggestions that the rumours had been created as part of a `` paid commercial smear campaign '' .
The group video calling service has risen to prominence during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locked-down countries such as the UK to catch up with friends and family while apart .
However , numerous posts appeared on social networks from users alleging that the app has resulted in their other online accounts - including Netflix , eBay , Instagram and Spotify - being compromised .
`` We are investigating indications that the recent hacking rumours were spread by a paid commercial smear campaign to harm Houseparty , '' the app said in a tweet .
`` We are offering a 1,000,000 bounty for the first individual to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ houseparty.com .
`` We have spent the past few weeks feeling humbled and grateful that we can be such a large part of bringing people together during such a hard time . ''
Houseparty is owned by Epic Games , the company behind popular battle royale game Fortnite .
On Monday , the app said it had found `` no evidence '' of a breach and confirmed to users that it does not collect passwords for other sites - such as Facebook and Snapchat - which can be connected to Houseparty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged users to use a unique password for each account and to use a password manager to keep track of login details , `` rather than using passwords that are short and simple '' .
According to Apptopia data , Houseparty downloads rocketed by 2,000 per cent from mid-February to mid-March as the lockdown took hold across the globe .
It features on the list of the most downloaded apps on Google 's Play store and Apple 's app store .
Lukas Stefanko , a researcher with cybersecurity firm ESET , told Forbes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything wrong .
He said : `` I analysed the app 's permissions usage and since the app provides video chats with your friends it is logical that requested permissions are necessary .
I have n't found any shady misusing of them by the app .
`` The app does n't provide a lot of in-app options and settings , which creates less scenarios for exploiting security issues . ''

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Houseparty is offering a one million dollar (£811,000) bounty to anyone who can provide proof that it has been the target of a "smear campaign" over its security.
On Monday, the video messaging app's makers denied claims circulating on social media that users joining the service have had their other online accounts hacked as a result.
Houseparty has now said it is looking into suggestions that the rumours had been created as part of a "paid commercial smear campaign".
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The group video calling service has risen to prominence during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing people in locked-down countries such as the UK to catch up with friends and family while apart.
However, numerous posts appeared on social networks from users alleging that the app has resulted in their other online accounts - including Netflix, eBay, Instagram and Spotify - being compromised.
"We are investigating indications that the recent hacking rumours were spread by a paid commercial smear campaign to harm Houseparty," the app said in a tweet.
"We are offering a 1,000,000 bounty for the first individual to provide proof of such a campaign to bounty@houseparty.com.
"We have spent the past few weeks feeling humbled and grateful that we can be such a large part of bringing people together during such a hard time."
Houseparty is owned by Epic Games, the company behind popular battle royale game Fortnite.
On Monday, the app said it had found "no evidence" of a breach and confirmed to users that it does not collect passwords for other sites - such as Facebook and Snapchat - which can be connected to Houseparty to help users find contacts.
The app encouraged users to use a unique password for each account and to use a password manager to keep track of login details, "rather than using passwords that are short and simple".
According to Apptopia data, Houseparty downloads rocketed by 2,000 per cent from mid-February to mid-March as the lockdown took hold across the globe.
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It features on the list of the most downloaded apps on Google's Play store and Apple's app store.
Lukas Stefanko, a researcher with cybersecurity firm ESET, told Forbes he did not believe Houseparty had done anything wrong.
He said: "I analysed the app's permissions usage and since the app provides video chats with your friends it is logical that requested permissions are necessary. I haven't found any shady misusing of them by the app.
"The app doesn't provide a lot of in-app options and settings, which creates less scenarios for exploiting security issues."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Wolves and Liverpool among British clubs hit with UEFA punishment

Wolves and Liverpool are two of a number of British clubs that have been hit with UEFA punishments .
The midlanders have been hit with a ten-thousand euro fine after being found guilty by UEFA for a late kick-off in the away Europa League match against Espanyol back in February .
Wolves went through on aggregate , losing the away tie in their most recent European outing .
Liverpool were fined almost three-thousand pounds after fireworks were set off earlier in this month before their Champions League battle with Atletico Madrid , while Celtic and Rangers were punished for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respectively .
Manchester City were also hit with a fine , after a kit infringement issue during their match with Real Madrid .
Wolves are still awaiting an outcome of UEFA talks as to when the Europa League campaign can continue .
Along with the Europa League final , the Champions League and the women ’ s version of the same competition have also been scrapped until further notice .
UEFA released a statement earlier this month , which read : `` As a result of the COVID-19 crisis in Europe , UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postpone the following matches , originally scheduled for May 2020 : UEFA Women 's Champions League Final , UEFA Europa League final , UEFA Men 's Champions League Final .
`` No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates . ''

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Wolves and Liverpool are two of a number of British clubs that have been hit with UEFA punishments.
The midlanders have been hit with a ten-thousand euro fine after being found guilty by UEFA for a late kick-off in the away Europa League match against Espanyol back in February.
Wolves went through on aggregate, losing the away tie in their most recent European outing.
Liverpool were fined almost three-thousand pounds after fireworks were set off earlier in this month before their Champions League battle with Atletico Madrid, while Celtic and Rangers were punished for a late kick-off, and crowd behaviour incidents respectively.
Manchester City were also hit with a fine, after a kit infringement issue during their match with Real Madrid.
Wolves are still awaiting an outcome of UEFA talks as to when the Europa League campaign can continue.
Along with the Europa League final, the Champions League and the women’s version of the same competition have also been scrapped until further notice.
UEFA released a statement earlier this month, which read: "As a result of the COVID-19 crisis in Europe, UEFA has today formally taken the decision to postpone the following matches, originally scheduled for May 2020: UEFA Women's Champions League Final, UEFA Europa League final, UEFA Men's Champions League Final.
"No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : HKLW82804

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 30, 12, 17, 24, 36
Lucky Stars are: 09, 01
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £26 million
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: HKLW82804
The Thunderball winning numbers are: 03, 06, 10, 33, 39
The Thunderball is 13


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Aston Villa wanted Ancelotti - but here's who they got instead

After Gerard Houllier departed Aston Villa due to a spell of ill-health in 2011 , the club - and owner Randy Lerner , attempted to entice legendary Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti to the club .
It goes without saying , the attempt was snubbed out like one of Ancelotti 's cigarettes , the idea that he would manage the Villa ground into an ashtray and flicked into a bin .
His successor in the idea turned out to be Alex McLeish - a fairly decorated manager in his own right , but certainly not the man to turn around claret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his St Andrews background .
Where did the move fall apart , though ?
How did Lerner fall short , and so badly ?
With Houllier falling into poor health , Villa were given extra time to sign a replacement , and put Ancelotti at the head of a shortlist that included Mark Hughes and David Moyes .
With the AC Milan legend demanding millions in payments , and wanting a Martin O'Neill level of guarantees - it 's clear that the move was n't going anywhere .
If Lerner could n't back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrongly , how was he ever going to convince one of the game 's greats ?
He was n't .
Ancelotti was never going to accept having to make-do at that stage of his career , and while he 'd have taken on a project , that would have to have provided him with tools and resources , not hopes and dreams .
The Champions League was the aim for Ancelotti , not 11th place .
It 's fair to see where Lerner could n't commit - Ancelotti could 've been an expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being cut , so why go for the option that has a long way to fall , when there 's probably an option where it looks like the only way is up ?
Such was the case for the manager Villa went on to bring aboard .
Starting at rock-bottom was the path for ex-Birmingham City manager McLeish , who joined Villa under a wave of protests .
Villa fanatic Stevie Green was one of many standing , bemused , outside of Villa park at the start of McLeish 's cross-city switch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , mostly as an observer , '' said Green .
`` I was against him [ McLeish ] coming as I thought he was a bad manager with a poor record .
`` His appointment would only serve to distance the fans from a chairman we were quickly becoming disillusioned with . ''
Would fans like Stevie have actually preferred Ancelotti , though ?
`` Yes , but my first choice was Quique Sanchez-Flores , he 'd done well at Valencia and I remember him saying he 'd watched Villa and had formulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't win them all , Sanchez-Flores did n't end up managing Villa either .
Ancelotti 's career did n't take a hit from turning down the Villa job , though .
He instead went to Paris Saint-Germain , then Real Madrid , Bayern Munich and Napoli before signing up with Everton .
As for Villa ?
You know the story .
Ancelotti did n't sign , but Alex did .
McLeish 's reign was met with disbelief , protests and early signs of a stagnation at Villa Park .
When Villa failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italian was lifting the Bundesliga .
While there was never a guarantee of success with Carlo , Villa did n't eventually amount to much without him - listing the legendary coach as just another of Villa 's 2010 's near misses .

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After Gerard Houllier departed Aston Villa due to a spell of ill-health in 2011, the club - and owner Randy Lerner, attempted to entice legendary Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti to the club.
It goes without saying, the attempt was snubbed out like one of Ancelotti's cigarettes, the idea that he would manage the Villa ground into an ashtray and flicked into a bin.
His successor in the idea turned out to be Alex McLeish - a fairly decorated manager in his own right, but certainly not the man to turn around claret and blue fortunes, especially due to his St Andrews background.
Where did the move fall apart, though? How did Lerner fall short, and so badly?
With Houllier falling into poor health, Villa were given extra time to sign a replacement, and put Ancelotti at the head of a shortlist that included Mark Hughes and David Moyes.
With the AC Milan legend demanding millions in payments, and wanting a Martin O'Neill level of guarantees - it's clear that the move wasn't going anywhere. If Lerner couldn't back MON to a hilt, rightly or wrongly, how was he ever going to convince one of the game's greats?
He wasn't. Ancelotti was never going to accept having to make-do at that stage of his career, and while he'd have taken on a project, that would have to have provided him with tools and resources, not hopes and dreams. The Champions League was the aim for Ancelotti, not 11th place.
It's fair to see where Lerner couldn't commit - Ancelotti could've been an expensive disaster at a time when budgets were being cut, so why go for the option that has a long way to fall, when there's probably an option where it looks like the only way is up?
Such was the case for the manager Villa went on to bring aboard.
Starting at rock-bottom was the path for ex-Birmingham City manager McLeish, who joined Villa under a wave of protests.
Villa fanatic Stevie Green was one of many standing, bemused, outside of Villa park at the start of McLeish's cross-city switch.
"I went along to the protests, mostly as an observer," said Green.
"I was against him [McLeish] coming as I thought he was a bad manager with a poor record.
"His appointment would only serve to distance the fans from a chairman we were quickly becoming disillusioned with."
Would fans like Stevie have actually preferred Ancelotti, though?
"Yes, but my first choice was Quique Sanchez-Flores, he'd done well at Valencia and I remember him saying he'd watched Villa and had formulated a plan for us."
You can't win them all, Sanchez-Flores didn't end up managing Villa either.
Ancelotti's career didn't take a hit from turning down the Villa job, though. He instead went to Paris Saint-Germain, then Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli before signing up with Everton.
As for Villa? You know the story.
Ancelotti didn't sign, but Alex did. McLeish's reign was met with disbelief, protests and early signs of a stagnation at Villa Park. When Villa failed to bounce back from relegation, the Italian was lifting the Bundesliga.
While there was never a guarantee of success with Carlo, Villa didn't eventually amount to much without him - listing the legendary coach as just another of Villa's 2010's near misses.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Pundit tips Smith to complete permanent deal for Villa loanee

Aston Villa have been tipped to sign Pepe Reina on a permanent deal by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson .
The goalkeeper was snapped up on loan from AC Milan midway through the January transfer window following the season-ending injury to Tom Heaton .
He is due to return to the San Siro at the end of June - but loanees could be given the option to stay on longer at clubs if the season runs beyond that date because of the coronavirus outbreak .
Reports in Italy indicate the 37-year-old is likely to be brought back into the fold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serie A giants .
But Robinson thinks Villa could convince Reina to stick around on a full-time basis .
“ I think it would be a great signing if he is happy to be number two there , ” he told Football Insider .
“ If he wants to come back to England and that is where he wants to live , definitely .
“ I was Tom Heaton ’ s number two at Burnley and Tom thrives off having an experienced , older head around .
Knowing he is number one having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a younger mentor there who he can bounce things off and become friends with .
That was my role at Burnley .
“ When Tom is fit he comes back in because before his injury he was outstanding this season .
He saved Villa a lot of points and I think they have missed him but I do think Reina is an excellent signing as number two .
Certainly , if they stay up .
“ You have got to have a number one and a number on stroke two now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa .
”

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Aston Villa have been tipped to sign Pepe Reina on a permanent deal by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
The goalkeeper was snapped up on loan from AC Milan midway through the January transfer window following the season-ending injury to Tom Heaton.
He is due to return to the San Siro at the end of June - but loanees could be given the option to stay on longer at clubs if the season runs beyond that date because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Reports in Italy indicate the 37-year-old is likely to be brought back into the fold at Milan once he returns to the Serie A giants.
But Robinson thinks Villa could convince Reina to stick around on a full-time basis.
“I think it would be a great signing if he is happy to be number two there,” he told Football Insider.
“If he wants to come back to England and that is where he wants to live, definitely.
“I was Tom Heaton’s number two at Burnley and Tom thrives off having an experienced, older head around. Knowing he is number one having a top-quality goalkeeper with Premier League experience and a younger mentor there who he can bounce things off and become friends with. That was my role at Burnley.
“When Tom is fit he comes back in because before his injury he was outstanding this season. He saved Villa a lot of points and I think they have missed him but I do think Reina is an excellent signing as number two. Certainly, if they stay up.
“You have got to have a number one and a number on stroke two now. That would be a good combination for Villa.”


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Pregnant prisoners set to be released 'within days' amid coronavirus crisis

Pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison `` within days '' to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus .
Prison governors will be able to grant release on temporary licence to women who are expecting behind bars as long as they do not pose a high risk of harm to the public .
Decisions will be made subject to them passing risk assessments and once suitable accommodation is found .
Mothers who are behind bars with their children who pass the same checks can also be released .
The announcement follows mounting pressure from campaigners urging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England and Wales during the pandemic .
As of 5pm on Monday , 65 inmates had tested positive for coronavirus in 23 different prisons .
The first death - convicted paedophile Edwin Hillier , who was serving his sentence at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire - was confirmed on March 22 .
Pregnant women are considered by the Government as being in the `` at risk '' category of those who could be in most danger if they contract the virus , alongside people with underlying health conditions or those aged 70 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prisoners and 34 inmates in mother and baby units across 12 women prisons in England .
The inmates in question are considered `` low risk '' to the public but will be subject to licence conditions like a requirement to stay at home and wear an electronic tag where appropriate .
`` They can be immediately recalled to prison for breaching these conditions or committing further offences '' , the MoJ added .
The news comes as Northern Ireland signalled it would let out more than 10 % of those behind bars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from jail early were being considered in Scotland .
Jails in England and Wales were put on immediate lockdown last week with all visits cancelled .
And transfers for inmates between prisons are now only being allowed in `` exceptional cases '' .
Minister are also considering plans to turn some military barracks into temporary prisons in a bid to ease overcrowding in jails but no decisions have yet been made , the PA news agency understands .
Staff numbers in prisons are already stretched , with some 3,500 employees - representing about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in self-isolation due to Covid-19 .
Some 14 prison staff have tested positive in eight prisons , as well as four prison escort and custody services staff .
Mr Buckland said : `` We have already taken extraordinary measures to protect prisoners and the public over the last few weeks , but it 's clear now that we must temporarily release pregnant women and those with small babies with them inside prison .
`` Governors can now temporarily release pregnant prisoners so that they can stay at home and reduce social contact like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do . ''

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Pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison "within days" to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus.
Prison governors will be able to grant release on temporary licence to women who are expecting behind bars as long as they do not pose a high risk of harm to the public.
Decisions will be made subject to them passing risk assessments and once suitable accommodation is found.
Mothers who are behind bars with their children who pass the same checks can also be released.
The announcement follows mounting pressure from campaigners urging Justice Secretary Robert Buckland to release prisoners in England and Wales during the pandemic.
As of 5pm on Monday, 65 inmates had tested positive for coronavirus in 23 different prisons.
The first death - convicted paedophile Edwin Hillier, who was serving his sentence at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire - was confirmed on March 22.
Pregnant women are considered by the Government as being in the "at risk" category of those who could be in most danger if they contract the virus, alongside people with underlying health conditions or those aged 70 and over.
There are currently 35 pregnant prisoners and 34 inmates in mother and baby units across 12 women prisons in England.
The inmates in question are considered "low risk" to the public but will be subject to licence conditions like a requirement to stay at home and wear an electronic tag where appropriate.
"They can be immediately recalled to prison for breaching these conditions or committing further offences", the MoJ added.
The news comes as Northern Ireland signalled it would let out more than 10% of those behind bars and emergency powers allowing ministers to release prisoners from jail early were being considered in Scotland.
Jails in England and Wales were put on immediate lockdown last week with all visits cancelled.
And transfers for inmates between prisons are now only being allowed in "exceptional cases".
Minister are also considering plans to turn some military barracks into temporary prisons in a bid to ease overcrowding in jails but no decisions have yet been made, the PA news agency understands.
Staff numbers in prisons are already stretched, with some 3,500 employees - representing about a tenth of the workforce - currently in self-isolation due to Covid-19.
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Some 14 prison staff have tested positive in eight prisons, as well as four prison escort and custody services staff.
Mr Buckland said: "We have already taken extraordinary measures to protect prisoners and the public over the last few weeks, but it's clear now that we must temporarily release pregnant women and those with small babies with them inside prison.
"Governors can now temporarily release pregnant prisoners so that they can stay at home and reduce social contact like all other expectant mothers have been advised to do."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--St John Ambulance 'could go bust by August' amid coronavirus crisis

The St John Ambulance Association could go bust in August and be unable to assist the Covid-19 effort , its chief executive has admitted .
Martin Houghton-Brown said the country 's leading first aid charity has funds to last until the summer , but without Government support would then be forced to resort to borrowing to aid the NHS with a potential second wave .
It comes as the chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations , Karl Wilding , estimated that the pandemic will see the charitable sector lose at least £4 billion in income over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Government to urgently establish a stabilisation fund to allow charities , voluntary organisations and social enterprises to stay afloat and keep operating during the pandemic as `` literally every day counts '' .
Giving evidence to the Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Select Committee , Mr Houghton-Brown said : `` With the NHS money that has been deployed so far we think that we can keep going until August , but I have to say that we 're in the lucky position where we 've got assets that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think we 've got money until August and in the current situation , to go beyond August would require heavy borrowing . ''
Mr Houghton-Brown said : `` I need about £450,000 a week to be able to continue operating in this crisis in order to able to ensure that I can sustain this effort .
`` My concern is there might be a second peak , that we ca n't rule out a second peak , and we need to be as ready and mobilised and equipped for that second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's `` ca n't afford to run ourselves dry '' , he added that `` there are local YMCAs that are right on the brink - they have a matter of weeks left before they have to declare themselves insolvent '' .
Mr Wilding said : `` You would expect in the next quarter charities to generate income of around £12.5 billion and we 're expecting the loss in the next quarter to be in the region of £4 billion . ''
He also noted that the Government 's furlough scheme will only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The problem is is that essentially the furloughing scheme or laying staff off means that you are standing down staff at exactly the time when you want them to step up . ''
Mr Wilding told the committee he thinks `` 25 % of charities hold reserves in some form or another that would help them through a three-month period like this '' and that it is `` critical that we get support '' for all organisations .
`` We need a stabilisation scheme and one that comes quickly and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Wilding added that his staff are providing the Government with advice `` every day '' but that he feels at times that they are `` informed , but not involved '' .
Director of engagement at the Motor Neurone Disease Association , Chris Wade , said : `` We 're a £17 to £18 million charity in terms of income per year and we 're expecting to lose anywhere between £3.5 million and £5.5 million over this period and that 's on the assumption that we 're back to some form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He added that `` four to five months ' reserves will soon disappear '' and the National Emergency Trust appeal which has raised £11m is `` certainly not the answer I 'd expect from the Government as a solution to this '' .

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The St John Ambulance Association could go bust in August and be unable to assist the Covid-19 effort, its chief executive has admitted.
Martin Houghton-Brown said the country's leading first aid charity has funds to last until the summer, but without Government support would then be forced to resort to borrowing to aid the NHS with a potential second wave.
It comes as the chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Karl Wilding, estimated that the pandemic will see the charitable sector lose at least £4 billion in income over the next 12 weeks.
Mr Wilding called for the Government to urgently establish a stabilisation fund to allow charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to stay afloat and keep operating during the pandemic as "literally every day counts".
Giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Mr Houghton-Brown said: "With the NHS money that has been deployed so far we think that we can keep going until August, but I have to say that we're in the lucky position where we've got assets that we could take huge debt finance against.
"I think we've got money until August and in the current situation, to go beyond August would require heavy borrowing."
Mr Houghton-Brown said: "I need about £450,000 a week to be able to continue operating in this crisis in order to able to ensure that I can sustain this effort.
"My concern is there might be a second peak, that we can't rule out a second peak, and we need to be as ready and mobilised and equipped for that second peak."
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Noting that St John's "can't afford to run ourselves dry", he added that "there are local YMCAs that are right on the brink - they have a matter of weeks left before they have to declare themselves insolvent".
Mr Wilding said: "You would expect in the next quarter charities to generate income of around £12.5 billion and we're expecting the loss in the next quarter to be in the region of £4 billion."
He also noted that the Government's furlough scheme will only benefit a third of charities, adding: "The problem is is that essentially the furloughing scheme or laying staff off means that you are standing down staff at exactly the time when you want them to step up."
Mr Wilding told the committee he thinks "25% of charities hold reserves in some form or another that would help them through a three-month period like this" and that it is "critical that we get support" for all organisations.
"We need a stabilisation scheme and one that comes quickly and is substantial and simple," he said.
Mr Wilding added that his staff are providing the Government with advice "every day" but that he feels at times that they are "informed, but not involved".
Director of engagement at the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Chris Wade, said: "We're a £17 to £18 million charity in terms of income per year and we're expecting to lose anywhere between £3.5 million and £5.5 million over this period and that's on the assumption that we're back to some form of normality in about six months time."
He added that "four to five months' reserves will soon disappear" and the National Emergency Trust appeal which has raised £11m is "certainly not the answer I'd expect from the Government as a solution to this".


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Kim Kardashian's thoughts on home schooling perfectly sums up every parent's

Kim Kardashian West has said homeschooling her children during the coronavirus pandemic has given her `` a newfound respect for teachers '' .
The reality star has been staying at home in Calabasas , California with her husband Kanye West and their children North , six , Saint , four , Chicago , two and Psalm , ten months , during the health crisis .
She told US chat show The View : `` I actually love that time because we do travel so much in our regular world , the family bonding part of it all , going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every single movie you can possibly imagine , showing the kids all these 80s movies like Harry And the Hendersons . ''
She added : `` I love all the family bonding stuff but I 've been doing laundry and cooking and the kids just got on spring break , thank god , because being their teacher too ... .my newfound respect for teachers , they deserve so much .
`` It 's been tough juggling it all .
You really have to put yourself on the back burner and just focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed the fall-out from her headline-making fight with sister Kourtney , which was shown on their reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians .
The sisters were seen coming to blows , with punches and kicks thrown during an expletive-filled row following a dispute over Kourtney 's workload , with Kim hinting her older sister - who has considered quitting the show for a more private life - was lazy .
She told the US talk show : `` I never want to result to violence like that .
`` Looking back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's really feeling and going through .
It made me more sympathetic to her situation . ''
She continued that the `` frustration '' she and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian had with their older sister was her indecisiveness .
She said : `` She 'd complain every time she 'd be there and be such a buzzkill , but not make a definitive choice .
`` That limbo was really frustrating for everyone . ''
She added : `` I think what people did n't see is I had all these scratches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down production for a week after that because everyone was just so shook .
It was just so uncharacteristic of us to really act like that . ''
She said the sisters have since worked it out , but confirmed Kourtney is `` taking time off from filming '' .
She added : `` I 'm sure if we 're filming and she comes down to dinner , of course we 'll see her on .
`` But as far as her getting a schedule of where to be and what time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not really gon na happen for her for a while . ''

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Kim Kardashian West has said homeschooling her children during the coronavirus pandemic has given her "a newfound respect for teachers".
The reality star has been staying at home in Calabasas, California with her husband Kanye West and their children North, six, Saint, four, Chicago, two and Psalm, ten months, during the health crisis.
She told US chat show The View: "I actually love that time because we do travel so much in our regular world, the family bonding part of it all, going on walks outside.
"We have watched every single movie you can possibly imagine, showing the kids all these 80s movies like Harry And the Hendersons."
She added: "I love all the family bonding stuff but I've been doing laundry and cooking and the kids just got on spring break, thank god, because being their teacher too....my newfound respect for teachers, they deserve so much.
"It's been tough juggling it all. You really have to put yourself on the back burner and just focus on the kids."
Kardashian West also discussed the fall-out from her headline-making fight with sister Kourtney, which was shown on their reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
The sisters were seen coming to blows, with punches and kicks thrown during an expletive-filled row following a dispute over Kourtney's workload, with Kim hinting her older sister - who has considered quitting the show for a more private life - was lazy.
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She told the US talk show: "I never want to result to violence like that.
"Looking back, it also made me realise what Kourtney's really feeling and going through. It made me more sympathetic to her situation."
She continued that the "frustration" she and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian had with their older sister was her indecisiveness.
She said: "She'd complain every time she'd be there and be such a buzzkill, but not make a definitive choice.
"That limbo was really frustrating for everyone."
She added: "I think what people didn't see is I had all these scratches.
I was bleeding.
"We actually had to shut down production for a week after that because everyone was just so shook. It was just so uncharacteristic of us to really act like that."
She said the sisters have since worked it out, but confirmed Kourtney is "taking time off from filming".
She added: "I'm sure if we're filming and she comes down to dinner, of course we'll see her on.
"But as far as her getting a schedule of where to be and what time and places and all that, that's not really gonna happen for her for a while."


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Laura Ashley cutting 268 jobs next week after plunging into administration

Laura Ashley is to cut 268 jobs after the fashion retailer slid into administration last week .
Administrators for the high street firm said the redundancies will mainly affect staff in its headquarters and back office roles .
It comes after the retailer announced last week that it will permanently close 70 stores , after filing for administration .
It said at the time that 721 workers were at risk , but the majority of these are now due to be furloughed .
Laura Ashley hired PwC to advise on the administration process as it blamed the impact of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The administrators told the PA news agency that they have had held talks with potential bidders over the sale of part or whole of the company .
Laura Ashley said on Tuesday that it plans to furlough 1,669 staff in line with Government guidelines , while 677 people will continue to work for the business as normal .
Staff are continuing to run the retailer 's online operations , in line with guidance over social distancing , it said .
PwC added that is anticipated all stores will reopen , when guidance permits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either because the stores form part of a sale or to sell off remaining stock .
Rob Lewis , joint administrator for the company , told PA : `` We have had a large number of interested parties speak with us .
`` The process will take as long as it needs but we will let staff know as soon as we have an outcome .
`` Laura Ashley is a really strong brand in the UK and internationally , so there is obviously interest . ''
The administration came after a challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which saw pre-tax losses balloon to £4 million in 2019 .

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Laura Ashley is to cut 268 jobs after the fashion retailer slid into administration last week.
Administrators for the high street firm said the redundancies will mainly affect staff in its headquarters and back office roles.
It comes after the retailer announced last week that it will permanently close 70 stores, after filing for administration.
It said at the time that 721 workers were at risk, but the majority of these are now due to be furloughed.
Laura Ashley hired PwC to advise on the administration process as it blamed the impact of coronavirus for tipping it over the edge.
The administrators told the PA news agency that they have had held talks with potential bidders over the sale of part or whole of the company.
Laura Ashley said on Tuesday that it plans to furlough 1,669 staff in line with Government guidelines, while 677 people will continue to work for the business as normal.
Staff are continuing to run the retailer's online operations, in line with guidance over social distancing, it said.
PwC added that is anticipated all stores will reopen, when guidance permits, for a period of time, either because the stores form part of a sale or to sell off remaining stock.
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Rob Lewis, joint administrator for the company, told PA: "We have had a large number of interested parties speak with us.
"The process will take as long as it needs but we will let staff know as soon as we have an outcome.
"Laura Ashley is a really strong brand in the UK and internationally, so there is obviously interest."
The administration came after a challenging period for the clothing and furnishings brand, which saw pre-tax losses balloon to £4 million in 2019.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Dean Smith must make this change when Aston Villa finally play again

Prior to Aston Villa 's game against Chelsea being postponed on 13 March , Dean Smith had begun to move away from the back three that he had adopted in the New Year .
Looking to end Villa ’ s bad run of form , Smith opted for a 4-2-3-1 in the Carabao Cup Final and a 4-5-1 away at Leicester .
Though both games ended in defeat , there was at least support from fans who agreed that the previous 3-4-3 system was failing .
However , could the real answer lie in a tactical tweak at the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samatta-Keinan Davis partnership ?
'Samagoal '' has been an instant hit with the Villa faithful following his January move from Genk .
His energy , sharp positional sense and instinctive heading ability has already given the team a much-needed boost in their bid for survival .
Keinan Davis is a more unique type of centre forward .
The 21-year-old has established a cult following among the fanbase , despite his lack of goals and fragile legs , for his impressive hold up play and unshakable ability to bring those around him into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch together for a combined 55 minutes , against Bournemouth and Leicester City respectively .
Though , against Bournemouth , their budding partnership paid almost instant dividends , with Davis ’ deflected shot indirectly leading to Samatta ’ s debut goal , as the striker beat Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale to the looping ball .
The game at the Vitality Stadium in February was Davis ’ first game back from injury since October and Villa had lacked variety in their striking options , with Smith reluctant to rely on the soon-to-depart Jonathan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both Samatta and Davis got a chance to prove their worth to the Villa boss .
Samatta sent Villa fans into bedlam at Wembley as his diving header from Anwar El Ghazi ’ s pinpoint cross hinted at the most unlikely of comebacks .
Davis replaced Samagoal in the 80th minute .
Chasing down possession and bringing the long balls played in his direction under control .
It was from one of Orjan Nyland ’ s goal kicks that Davis started the move that eventually led to Bjorn Engels ’ late header @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within inches of forcing extra time .
Though many Villa fans had accepted that returning to a back four was the correct move , Davis ’ ability to retain possession high up the pitch could provide Villa with the extra solidity that Smith has been looking for .
Able to utilise Frederic Guilbert and Matty Targett as wing-backs and exploit their crossing ability to aid Samatta – whilst bringing Jack Grealish into a number ten role – playing with a front two could solve some of Villa ’ s biggest tactical problems .
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Prior to Aston Villa 's game against Chelsea being postponed on 13 March, Dean Smith had begun to move away from the back three that he had adopted in the New Year.
Looking to end Villa’s bad run of form, Smith opted for a 4-2-3-1 in the Carabao Cup Final and a 4-5-1 away at Leicester. Though both games ended in defeat, there was at least support from fans who agreed that the previous 3-4-3 system was failing.
However, could the real answer lie in a tactical tweak at the top of the pitch - and an Ally Samatta-Keinan Davis partnership?
'Samagoal'' has been an instant hit with the Villa faithful following his January move from Genk. His energy, sharp positional sense and instinctive heading ability has already given the team a much-needed boost in their bid for survival.
Keinan Davis is a more unique type of centre forward. The 21-year-old has established a cult following among the fanbase, despite his lack of goals and fragile legs, for his impressive hold up play and unshakable ability to bring those around him into the game.
The pair have been on the pitch together for a combined 55 minutes, against Bournemouth and Leicester City respectively.
Though, against Bournemouth, their budding partnership paid almost instant dividends, with Davis’ deflected shot indirectly leading to Samatta’s debut goal, as the striker beat Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale to the looping ball.
The game at the Vitality Stadium in February was Davis’ first game back from injury since October and Villa had lacked variety in their striking options, with Smith reluctant to rely on the soon-to-depart Jonathan Kodjia.
During the Carabao Cup Final, both Samatta and Davis got a chance to prove their worth to the Villa boss.
Samatta sent Villa fans into bedlam at Wembley as his diving header from Anwar El Ghazi’s pinpoint cross hinted at the most unlikely of comebacks.
Davis replaced Samagoal in the 80th minute. Chasing down possession and bringing the long balls played in his direction under control.
(Image: Neville Williams/Getty Images)
It was from one of Orjan Nyland’s goal kicks that Davis started the move that eventually led to Bjorn Engels’ late header being denied by the post, coming within inches of forcing extra time.
Though many Villa fans had accepted that returning to a back four was the correct move, Davis’ ability to retain possession high up the pitch could provide Villa with the extra solidity that Smith has been looking for.
Able to utilise Frederic Guilbert and Matty Targett as wing-backs and exploit their crossing ability to aid Samatta – whilst bringing Jack Grealish into a number ten role – playing with a front two could solve some of Villa’s biggest tactical problems.
Something to think about, Deano.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Schoolboy's tear-jerking letter to police to 'never give up'

A kind-hearted Erdington schoolboy has urged our diligent police officers to 'never give up ' as he showed his appreciation in a touching letter to the city 's top cop .
The Year 7 pupil penned a heartwarming note to West Midlands Police on behalf of his school , St Edmund Campion , as police across the city - and country - battle on through the Covid-19 pandemic .
Chief Constable West Midlands Police took to Twitter to share the schoolboy 's note after what he described as a 'bruising day on police powers ' on Tuesday , March 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powers .
I close with this , '' Mr Thompson wrote .
`` Is the public mood to the police captured by Lord Sumption or Joshua @ stedcamp ?
Well done to all cops who are doing their best at a scary time for our communities .
Named only as Joshua , the boy put pen to paper to thank officers as they continue to enforce vital lockdown measures to ensure the public stay at home - and save lives .
In the astonishing note - even branded with the school 's logo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give up ' as they fight to keep us safe through 'terrible times ' .
`` Us as a school would like to THANK YOU for all of your hard work .
We are glad that you are trying your hardest to help in these terrible times .
`` Please remember to never give up !
May God Bless you and your families . ''
Across Birmingham , officers have been stopping vehicles to ask drivers whether their journey is essential , along with quizzing rail passengers on their travel .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than two to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as the death toll in the UK hits 1,789 .
The shutdown remains firmly in place as across the country , with key workers working flat out to control the increasing tragedy of Covid-19 .
Everyone is ordered to stay at home except for essential food , medicine or for exercise once a day within the local area .
West Midlands Police has powers to enforce these crucial restrictions - designed to save lives and take the pressure of the NHS .

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A kind-hearted Erdington schoolboy has urged our diligent police officers to 'never give up' as he showed his appreciation in a touching letter to the city's top cop.
The Year 7 pupil penned a heartwarming note to West Midlands Police on behalf of his school, St Edmund Campion, as police across the city - and country - battle on through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chief Constable West Midlands Police took to Twitter to share the schoolboy's note after what he described as a 'bruising day on police powers' on Tuesday, March 31.
"A bruising day on police powers. I close with this," Mr Thompson wrote.
"Is the public mood to the police captured by Lord Sumption or Joshua @stedcamp ? Well done to all cops who are doing their best at a scary time for our communities.
"Brilliant stay safe Joshua and friends #StayAtHomeSaveLives."
Named only as Joshua, the boy put pen to paper to thank officers as they continue to enforce vital lockdown measures to ensure the public stay at home - and save lives.
In the astonishing note - even branded with the school's logo - he encouraged each officer to 'never give up' as they fight to keep us safe through 'terrible times'.
The note read: "Dear police officers of Britain,
"Us as a school would like to THANK YOU for all of your hard work. We are glad that you are trying your hardest to help in these terrible times.
"Please remember to never give up! May God Bless you and your families."
Across Birmingham, officers have been stopping vehicles to ask drivers whether their journey is essential, along with quizzing rail passengers on their travel.
Latest Government advice as coronavirus pandemic sparks lockdown People are only allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. These are the only reasons you should leave your home. You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No. You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can. If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings. Latest Government advice as coronavirus pandemic sparks lockdown People are only allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. These are the only reasons you should leave your home. You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No. You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can. If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
They also must break up any social gatherings of more than two to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as the death toll in the UK hits 1,789.
The shutdown remains firmly in place as across the country, with key workers working flat out to control the increasing tragedy of Covid-19.
Everyone is ordered to stay at home except for essential food, medicine or for exercise once a day within the local area.
West Midlands Police has powers to enforce these crucial restrictions - designed to save lives and take the pressure of the NHS.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Why has Matt Baker left The One Show and who is replacing him?

Alex Jones has paid tribute to her fellow The One Show host Matt Baker during his last episode presenting the programme .
Baker appeared via video link from his home because he is self-isolating after a member of his family showed coronavirus symptoms .
Jones said : `` This is all a bit weird is n't it because we had a big celebration planned .
`` There was going to be nibbles , there was going to be drinks , there was going to be hangovers , but now there 's not going to be any of it because , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are making the best of a sub-ideal situation . ''
Baker , who was drinking a gin and tonic on his sofa , said : `` In the ways that we always used to talk about having a sneaky G & T behind the sofa , I 'm doing that now and I 'm just going to sit back and enjoy myself for the next half hour . ''
Matt is leaving The One Show after nearly a decade , to focus on other opportunities and spend more time with his family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tearful Baker had announced he would be leaving The One Show , thanking viewers and the team behind the show .
In a statement , he said : `` I 've loved that The One Show has been such a big part of my life for the last nine years .
`` It 's been brilliant to showcase the eclectic mix of Britain , meet incredible people along the way and witness so many lives changed with the annual Rickshaw Challenge for Children In Need . ''
He added that he was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family and being able to put my kids to bed '' .
The BBC has said it does not plan to recruit a replacement .
`` We are drawing on our existing family of presenters - made up of men and women - to present alongside Alex Jones , '' a spokeswoman said .
Baker appeared on The One Show for the first time alongside Alex Jones in May 2010 , guest presenting as Jason Manford took time off .
He took over full-time from November when Manford quit after admitting he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online , which contributed to his marriage breakdown .
Baker made headlines in March 2011 when he asked then-prime minister David Cameron : `` How on earth do you sleep at night ? ''
He did not make it clear whether he was referring to the stress of being head of the government or Mr Cameron 's actions in the role .
Baker has been at the forefront of The One Show 's annual Rickshaw Challenge , in which six young people , who have each received support from Children In Need-funded projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
Formula One racing team McLaren recently donated a bright yellow rickshaw for the challenge , which featured pictures of the charity 's mascot , Pudsey Bear .
Since 2011 , the challenge has raised more than £25 million for BBC Children In Need .

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Alex Jones has paid tribute to her fellow The One Show host Matt Baker during his last episode presenting the programme.
Baker appeared via video link from his home because he is self-isolating after a member of his family showed coronavirus symptoms.
Jones said: "This is all a bit weird isn't it because we had a big celebration planned.
"There was going to be nibbles, there was going to be drinks, there was going to be hangovers, but now there's not going to be any of it because, like people across the country, we are making the best of a sub-ideal situation."
(Image: BBC)
Baker, who was drinking a gin and tonic on his sofa, said: "In the ways that we always used to talk about having a sneaky G&T behind the sofa, I'm doing that now and I'm just going to sit back and enjoy myself for the next half hour."
Matt is leaving The One Show after nearly a decade, to focus on other opportunities and spend more time with his family.
It was in December 2019 that a tearful Baker had announced he would be leaving The One Show, thanking viewers and the team behind the show.
In a statement, he said: "I've loved that The One Show has been such a big part of my life for the last nine years.
"It's been brilliant to showcase the eclectic mix of Britain, meet incredible people along the way and witness so many lives changed with the annual Rickshaw Challenge for Children In Need."
He added that he was "looking forward to having dinner with my family and being able to put my kids to bed".
The BBC has said it does not plan to recruit a replacement.
"We are drawing on our existing family of presenters - made up of men and women - to present alongside Alex Jones," a spokeswoman said.
Baker appeared on The One Show for the first time alongside Alex Jones in May 2010, guest presenting as Jason Manford took time off.
He took over full-time from November when Manford quit after admitting he had been "flirting" with other women online, which contributed to his marriage breakdown.
Baker made headlines in March 2011 when he asked then-prime minister David Cameron: "How on earth do you sleep at night?"
He did not make it clear whether he was referring to the stress of being head of the government or Mr Cameron's actions in the role.
Baker has been at the forefront of The One Show's annual Rickshaw Challenge, in which six young people, who have each received support from Children In Need-funded projects, cycle some 400 miles over eight days.
Formula One racing team McLaren recently donated a bright yellow rickshaw for the challenge, which featured pictures of the charity's mascot, Pudsey Bear.
Since 2011, the challenge has raised more than £25 million for BBC Children In Need.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--James Bond star Vincent Marzello dies aged 68 as tributes flood in

Vincent Marzello , who appeared in The Witches and two James Bond films , has died aged 68 .
The American actor died on Tuesday after suffering early-onset dementia in recent years .
His actress wife Lorelei King confirmed the news in a post on Twitter .
The star of TV shows including Cold Feet and Emmerdale said : “ The love of my life , my darling husband Vincent Marzello , died this morning .
“ To those who knew him , I am sorry to post the news rather than contact you personally , but I am overwhelmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was best known for playing Luke ’ s father in the 1990 movie The Witches , based on the 1983 children ’ s book by Roald Dahl .
Born in Brooklyn , New York , Marzello ’ s first role was in a 1972 episode of the BBC series The Brothers .
He later secured parts in the Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Never Say Never Again , and the 1978 Superman film .
On the small screen , he appeared in Little Britain , Taggart , The House Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived in London with his wife .

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Vincent Marzello, who appeared in The Witches and two James Bond films, has died aged 68.
The American actor died on Tuesday after suffering early-onset dementia in recent years.
His actress wife Lorelei King confirmed the news in a post on Twitter.
The star of TV shows including Cold Feet and Emmerdale said: “The love of my life, my darling husband Vincent Marzello, died this morning.
“To those who knew him, I am sorry to post the news rather than contact you personally, but I am overwhelmed. My heart is broken.”
Marzello was best known for playing Luke’s father in the 1990 movie The Witches, based on the 1983 children’s book by Roald Dahl.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marzello’s first role was in a 1972 episode of the BBC series The Brothers.
He later secured parts in the Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Never Say Never Again, and the 1978 Superman film.
On the small screen, he appeared in Little Britain, Taggart, The House Of Eliott and Dalziel And Pascoe.
Marzello lived in London with his wife.


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Star Wars actor dies aged 76 of coronavirus

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died aged 76 , as a result of coronavirus , according to his agent .
He had appeared in Star Wars : Episode VIII – The Last Jedi as General Ematt , as well as Solo : A Star Wars Story and Star Wars : Episode VII – The Force Awakens .
The actor , who also worked as a dialect coach , was unable to “ see or talk to ” his wife , who he was “ madly in love with ” , at the end of his life as she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent Jill McCullough said .
She added that he had died in hospital in Surrey on Tuesday “ of Covid-19 ” .
“ Andrew lived on one of the oldest working houseboats on the Thames , he was fiercely independent but madly in love with his wife , also a dialect coach , Gabrielle Rogers .
“ Tragically she is stuck in quarantine in Australia , having just flown in from New Zealand last week .
“ She was unable to see or talk to him at the end of his life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be held.
” Jack was “ full of life ” , “ funny , charming and a joy to be around ” , she added .
“ He was still working full-pelt , currently coaching on the new Batman.
” His agent said that she had been inundated with messages about the late actor , adding : “ Our community has lost one of its brightest and clearest voices.
” Jack ’ s clients for his dialect coaching included the actors Robert Downey Junior and Chris Hemsworth .
McCullough added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being good at accents , you need to make your actors feel safe and confident , and Andrew ’ s actors adored him .
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Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died aged 76, as a result of coronavirus, according to his agent.
He had appeared in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi as General Ematt, as well as Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
The actor, who also worked as a dialect coach, was unable to “see or talk to” his wife, who he was “madly in love with”, at the end of his life as she was quarantined in Australia, Jack’s agent Jill McCullough said.
She added that he had died in hospital in Surrey on Tuesday “of Covid-19”.
“Andrew lived on one of the oldest working houseboats on the Thames, he was fiercely independent but madly in love with his wife, also a dialect coach, Gabrielle Rogers.
“Tragically she is stuck in quarantine in Australia, having just flown in from New Zealand last week.
“She was unable to see or talk to him at the end of his life and there is a chance a funeral may not be held.”
Jack was “full of life”, “funny, charming and a joy to be around”, she added.
“He was still working full-pelt, currently coaching on the new Batman.”
His agent said that she had been inundated with messages about the late actor, adding: “Our community has lost one of its brightest and clearest voices.”
Jack’s clients for his dialect coaching included the actors Robert Downey Junior and Chris Hemsworth.
McCullough added: “Dialect coaching isn’t just about being good at accents, you need to make your actors feel safe and confident, and Andrew’s actors adored him.”


birminghammail--2020-03-31--Paul McGrath sends clear message to Man Utd over Jack Grealish

Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath says there is 'no chance ' of Jack Grealish moving to Manchester United this summer .
Villa skipper Grealish is on United 's shortlist for the summer transfer window having impressed on the Premier League stage .
He has scored seven league goals and provided six assists for Dean Smith 's relegation-threatened side , leading their fight to stay up .
United have been tracking Grealish 's progress for several months and there has been a determination at Old Trafford to make him a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad .
But McGrath revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the move as he conducted a Q & A on Instragram .
The former Villa hero , who joined from the club from United , addressed the speculation by saying : `` No chance '' .
Grealish was forced to apologise on Monday for flouting government coronavirus lockdown guidelines after he was pictured at the scene of a car crash the day before .
On the impact his actions could potentially have on interest from other clubs , ex-Villa striker Darren Bent said : `` Clubs might be put off as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability , but can you trust him ?
`` If you ’ re on a pre-season tour and they let the players have a bit of free time , are these issues going to keep coming up ?
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Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath says there is 'no chance' of Jack Grealish moving to Manchester United this summer.
Villa skipper Grealish is on United's shortlist for the summer transfer window having impressed on the Premier League stage.
He has scored seven league goals and provided six assists for Dean Smith's relegation-threatened side, leading their fight to stay up.
United have been tracking Grealish's progress for several months and there has been a determination at Old Trafford to make him a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.
But McGrath revealed he doesn't think the playmaker will make the move as he conducted a Q&A on Instagram.
The former Villa hero, who joined from the club from United, addressed the speculation by saying: "No chance".
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Grealish was forced to apologise on Monday for flouting government coronavirus lockdown guidelines after he was pictured at the scene of a car crash the day before.
On the impact his actions could potentially have on interest from other clubs, ex-Villa striker Darren Bent said: "Clubs might be put off as well.
"He’s got all the ability, but can you trust him?
"If you’re on a pre-season tour and they let the players have a bit of free time, are these issues going to keep coming up?”