birminghammail--2020-10-18--Our verdict on Bannan's 'cupped ears', Leko and Sunjic as Blues lose

Birmingham City ’ s unbeaten start to the season is over after a warranted defeat at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday .
Barry Bannan ’ s penalty , early in the second half was enough to give the visitors the points in a dour affair at St Andrew ’ s .
Blues rallied late on – and had a couple of opportunties to equalise – but in truth Wednesday were worth their victory .
Scott Hogan burst into life as soon as Blues gave him some support .
Riley McGree and Jonathan Leko played much closer to the striker than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Blues started to look dangerous .
Trouble was there was only a quarter of the game to go and they were already behind against a well-organised defence .
Blues had just two shots in the first half and Hogan barely had a kick , with many of his runs either not seen or not utilised .
Bela looked like a player who had been away on international duty and Crowley didn ’ t make the most of his first start of the season , at times operating too deep , at others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the right areas .
However , in the final ten minutes Hogan crossed low for Leko , volleyed straight at the goalkeeper and had the ball in the net from an offside position .
If only Blues had started the way they finished .
Riley McGree found pockets of space in front of the Wednesday defence and made some good runs into the box - but it was Leko who upped to tempo .
Considering the 21-year-old has not played for ten months he produced a hugely promising 22 minute cameo that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to equalising with five minutes to go , when his shot from Hogan ’ s cross was blocked by Joost van Aken .
Soon after he twisted and turned his way to the bye-line and pulled back for Adam Clayton on the edge of the box .
Unfortunately the midfielder made a hash of his shot , which was symptomatic of his day .
But it was Leko ’ s ability to take the ball in tight spaces and willingness to go down the side and the pace to get away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ X Factor Birmingham City so desperately need in attack .
Blues have a surfeit of options in central midfield , this time Karanka paired Gary Gardner with Adam Clayton - which meant Ivan Sunjic dropping on to the bench .
Now it ’ s difficult to get too vexed about this – Blues are five games into the Karanka ‘ project ’ that will hopefully last for a long , long time .
It is only right for him to try different combinations .
And he went with Gardner because the 28-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball and make his presence felt in the opposition box .
Unfortunately that didn ’ t happen at all .
Gardner looked rusty , losing possesion in a couple of dangerous positions and eventually getting dragged into a ‘ thing ’ with Barry Bannan .
To be fair to Gardner , someone needed to knock Bannan out of his rhythm because the player Blues fans love to hate once again orchestrated proceedings .
Sunjic might have been a better candidate for that .
Let ’ s see what Norwich away brings and whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikel San Jose .
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They had more shots , hit the woodwork , dictated play for all but last quarter of an hour and – of course – scored the only goal .
However , what is disputable is the goal itself , at the time it looked debatable , with Callum Paterson running away from goal and there being minimal contact with Clayton .
Having seen it back , a luxury Graham Scott didn ’ t have , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the soft side of pretty harsh .
Not sure it should have been given at all .
Bannan took the spot-kick well , would he have done so with 20,000 Birmingham City fans venting at him ?
As we all know they weren ’ t there – which makes the whole cupped ear routine a bit passé .

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Birmingham City’s unbeaten start to the season is over after a warranted defeat at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday.
Barry Bannan’s penalty, early in the second half was enough to give the visitors the points in a dour affair at St Andrew’s.
Blues rallied late on – and had a couple of opportunties to equalise – but in truth Wednesday were worth their victory.
Here’s what stood out.
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Late arrival
Scott Hogan burst into life as soon as Blues gave him some support. Riley McGree and Jonathan Leko played much closer to the striker than Dan Crowley and Jeremie Bela had done and Blues started to look dangerous.
Trouble was there was only a quarter of the game to go and they were already behind against a well-organised defence.
Blues had just two shots in the first half and Hogan barely had a kick, with many of his runs either not seen or not utilised.
Bela looked like a player who had been away on international duty and Crowley didn’t make the most of his first start of the season, at times operating too deep, at others not moving the ball quickly enough or to the right areas.
However, in the final ten minutes Hogan crossed low for Leko, volleyed straight at the goalkeeper and had the ball in the net from an offside position. If only Blues had started the way they finished.
£1m man
Riley McGree found pockets of space in front of the Wednesday defence and made some good runs into the box - but it was Leko who upped to tempo.
Considering the 21-year-old has not played for ten months he produced a hugely promising 22 minute cameo that really livened Blues up.
He came close to equalising with five minutes to go, when his shot from Hogan’s cross was blocked by Joost van Aken.
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Soon after he twisted and turned his way to the bye-line and pulled back for Adam Clayton on the edge of the box. Unfortunately the midfielder made a hash of his shot, which was symptomatic of his day.
But it was Leko’s ability to take the ball in tight spaces and willingness to go down the side and the pace to get away from defenders that suggested he could be the X Factor Birmingham City so desperately need in attack.
Combinations
Blues have a surfeit of options in central midfield, this time Karanka paired Gary Gardner with Adam Clayton - which meant Ivan Sunjic dropping on to the bench.
Now it’s difficult to get too vexed about this – Blues are five games into the Karanka ‘project’ that will hopefully last for a long, long time. It is only right for him to try different combinations.
And he went with Gardner because the 28-year-old has the ability to drive forward with the ball and make his presence felt in the opposition box.
Unfortunately that didn’t happen at all. Gardner looked rusty, losing possesion in a couple of dangerous positions and eventually getting dragged into a ‘thing’ with Barry Bannan.
To be fair to Gardner, someone needed to knock Bannan out of his rhythm because the player Blues fans love to hate once again orchestrated proceedings.
Sunjic might have been a better candidate for that. Let’s see what Norwich away brings and whether it’s a first sighting of Mikel San Jose.
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Spot of bother
No-one is suggesting Sheffield Wednesday were not the deserved winners of yesterday’s game. They had more shots, hit the woodwork, dictated play for all but last quarter of an hour and – of course – scored the only goal.
However, what is disputable is the goal itself, at the time it looked debatable, with Callum Paterson running away from goal and there being minimal contact with Clayton.
Having seen it back, a luxury Graham Scott didn’t have, it is pretty obvious the decision was on the soft side of pretty harsh. Not sure it should have been given at all.
Bannan took the spot-kick well, would he have done so with 20,000 Birmingham City fans venting at him? As we all know they weren’t there – which makes the whole cupped ear routine a bit passé.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Murderer who helped stop London Bridge terrorist pardoned by Queen

A murderer has been pardoned by the Queen for his actions that helped stopped the London Bridge terrorist .
Steven Gallant was one of the people who confronted Usman Khan on London Bridge last year after he went on a stabbing spree in the capital .
But now , a move by the Royal Prerogative of Mercy , advised by the Government , means that Gallant will have 10 months knocked off the 17-year sentence handed to him in 2005 .
He was convicted after he battered Barrie Jackson to death outside a pub - but the decision has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports the Mirror .
Jackson ’ s student son Jack , 21 , said yesterday : “ I have mixed emotions – but what happened at London Bridge goes to show the reality that people can change.
” He even said he might be willing to meet his dad ’ s killer one day .
Gallant was on his first day release at a Learning Together conference set up to help rehabilitate prisoners when the attack took place last November .
He was in the Fishmongers Hall next to London Bridge along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference co-ordinator Jack Merritt , 25 .
Convicted terrorist Khan , 28 , had also been invited to the event as a rehabilitating offender out on licence , despite being jailed in 2012 for planning to bomb the London stock exchange .
After Khan produced two knives and went berserk killing Jack and his fellow co-ordinator Saskia Jones , 23 – both Cambridge graduates – Gallant was handed an ornamental five-foot narwhal tusk from a wall by civil servant pal David Frost to use as a weapon .

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A murderer has been pardoned by the Queen for his actions that helped stopped the London Bridge terrorist.
Steven Gallant was one of the people who confronted Usman Khan on London Bridge last year after he went on a stabbing spree in the capital.
But now, a move by the Royal Prerogative of Mercy, advised by the Government, means that Gallant will have 10 months knocked off the 17-year sentence handed to him in 2005.
He was convicted after he battered Barrie Jackson to death outside a pub - but the decision has been backed by the victim's familiy, reports the Mirror.
Jackson’s student son Jack, 21, said yesterday: “I have mixed emotions – but what happened at London Bridge goes to show the reality that people can change.” He even said he might be willing to meet his dad’s killer one day.
Gallant was on his first day release at a Learning Together conference set up to help rehabilitate prisoners when the attack took place last November.
He was in the Fishmongers Hall next to London Bridge along with his former prison mentor, friend and conference co-ordinator Jack Merritt, 25.
Convicted terrorist Khan, 28, had also been invited to the event as a rehabilitating offender out on licence, despite being jailed in 2012 for planning to bomb the London stock exchange.
After Khan produced two knives and went berserk killing Jack and his fellow co-ordinator Saskia Jones, 23 – both Cambridge graduates – Gallant was handed an ornamental five-foot narwhal tusk from a wall by civil servant pal David Frost to use as a weapon.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Haaland makes Bellingham claim that all Blues fans will agree with

Jude Bellingham is already making a big impression at new club Borussia Dortmund .
The 17-year-old scored on his debut for Dortmund in a 5-0 win over Duisburg in the German Cup and has been selected to start three of the club 's Bundesliga matches so far this term .
The former Birmingham City wonderkid has also been called up to the England under-21 set-up by Aidy Boothroyd .
Bellingham 's transfer is panning out exactly how he hoped it would after rejecting a move to Manchester United in favour of Dortmund due to concerns over playing time at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bellingham to United , the midfielder had a private tour of the club 's facilities with both Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona present .
But , with Blues ' blessing , Bellingham picked Dortmund as the next step on his journey .
“ The hardest thing about leaving Birmingham was because I had been there so long . ''
Bellingham told Sky Sports .
“ It felt like they were a massive part of me , being a fan and then working all the way through the academy and playing for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life you have to take opportunities , and this is a huge one for me to come and play for such a big club .
It wasn ’ t a hard decision for me to come here.
” Bellingham is already drawing comparisons to England greats - and even one of his new teammates has thrown down a name .
According to Dortmund striker Erling Haaland , Bellingham is 'the new Stevie G ' .
The Norway international repeated it twice in a video posted to Dortmund 's Twitter account when discussing Bellingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long way to go before he matches the feats of former Liverpool and England captain Gerrard but football fans across the nation are right to be excited about the teenager 's enormous potential .

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Jude Bellingham is already making a big impression at new club Borussia Dortmund.
The 17-year-old scored on his debut for Dortmund in a 5-0 win over Duisburg in the German Cup and has been selected to start three of the club's Bundesliga matches so far this term.
The former Birmingham City wonderkid has also been called up to the England under-21 set-up by Aidy Boothroyd.
Bellingham's transfer is panning out exactly how he hoped it would after rejecting a move to Manchester United in favour of Dortmund due to concerns over playing time at Old Trafford.
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In a bid to lure Bellingham to United, the midfielder had a private tour of the club's facilities with both Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona present.
But, with Blues' blessing, Bellingham picked Dortmund as the next step on his journey.
“The hardest thing about leaving Birmingham was because I had been there so long." Bellingham told Sky Sports.
“It felt like they were a massive part of me, being a fan and then working all the way through the academy and playing for the first team.
“I think in life you have to take opportunities, and this is a huge one for me to come and play for such a big club. It wasn’t a hard decision for me to come here.”
Bellingham is already drawing comparisons to England greats - and even one of his new teammates has thrown down a name.
According to Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Bellingham is 'the new Stevie G'. The Norway international repeated it twice in a video posted to Dortmund's Twitter account when discussing Bellingham's FIFA 21 rating.
Bellingham has a long way to go before he matches the feats of former Liverpool and England captain Gerrard but football fans across the nation are right to be excited about the teenager's enormous potential.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Wolves' Gibbs-White 'absolutely gutted' after learning injury news

Morgan Gibbs-White 's superb start to life in the Championship has been disrupted by a cruel injury blow .
The Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder has been ripping it up on loan at Swansea City during the opening weeks of the season .
He scored the winner on his league debut for Swansea against Preston North End in September and has also managed one assist in his five starts to date .
Gibbs-White 's creative talents have been lauded by those in south Wales with the midfielder enjoying a new lease of life under Steve Cooper .
But the 20-year-old now faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a foot injury .
`` He 's out for three months , '' said Swansea boss Cooper .
`` Unfortunately he 's got a stress fracture in his foot .
`` It 's a blow for everybody .
He was doing so well for us .
We brought him here because we thought he was going to be an important part of the team , but these things happen and we have to work hard with him to try and get him fit . ''
Gibbs-White is experiencing his first loan move away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70 first team appearances since making his senior debut at the age of 16 .
He was regularly included in squads during Nuno Espirito Santo 's first three seasons in charge but saw his chances to impress , particularly in the Premier League , become limited last term .
Nuno will be hoping his Wolves starlet will be able to rediscover his newfound confidence and form quickly once he returns for Swansea .
Commenting after news of his injury was confirmed , Gibbs-White said : `` Absolutely gutted to be out after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be back stronger and ready to compete . ''

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Morgan Gibbs-White's superb start to life in the Championship has been disrupted by a cruel injury blow.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder has been ripping it up on loan at Swansea City during the opening weeks of the season.
He scored the winner on his league debut for Swansea against Preston North End in September and has also managed one assist in his five starts to date.
Gibbs-White's creative talents have been lauded by those in south Wales with the midfielder enjoying a new lease of life under Steve Cooper.
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But the 20-year-old now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.
"He's out for three months," said Swansea boss Cooper. "Unfortunately he's got a stress fracture in his foot.
"It's a blow for everybody. He was doing so well for us. We brought him here because we thought he was going to be an important part of the team, but these things happen and we have to work hard with him to try and get him fit."
Gibbs-White is experiencing his first loan move away from Wolves, where he's made 70 first team appearances since making his senior debut at the age of 16.
He was regularly included in squads during Nuno Espirito Santo's first three seasons in charge but saw his chances to impress, particularly in the Premier League, become limited last term.
Nuno will be hoping his Wolves starlet will be able to rediscover his newfound confidence and form quickly once he returns for Swansea.
Commenting after news of his injury was confirmed, Gibbs-White said: "Absolutely gutted to be out after a good start to the season but I will be back stronger and ready to compete."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Liverpool target £50m transfer after 'absolutely crazy' Villa decision

Former Aston Villa target Kalvin Phillips is set to spark a £50million transfer scramble next summer according to The Mirror .
Phillips has settled into life in the Premier League extremely well after Leeds United 's long-awaited promotion and he 's been included in Gareth Southgate 's last two England squads .
The 24-year-old has won four caps for his country and started the defeat to Denmark last time out .
And The Mirror claims Phillips ' good form has attracted interest from Premier League champions Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur .
The report states : `` Marcelo Bielsa 's high-energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way both Tottenham and Liverpool like to play with Phillips at the hub of the way Leeds operate their system .
`` But prising Phillips away from his boyhood club will be a difficult task – even for the £50million Leeds now rate the midfielder . ''
It could have all been so different for Phillips after Villa tried to lure him to the second city in the summer of 2019 .
The midfielder was identified as a top transfer target by Dean Smith but the club failed with a £25million bid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angus Kinnear opened up on the financial hit Phillips took to walk away from a potential move to Villa Park .
Kinnear said : `` If you wanted an example of what makes this club truly special , it 's very difficult to talk about club loyalty existing in football nowadays .
I do n't think it exists .
But it existed with Kalvin Phillips .
`` Kalvin Phillips made an absolutely crazy financial decision to stay with Leeds United for another year .
It made no sense .
But he did it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He loves the club .
And he wanted to take us back where we belong .
`` We asked him to give us one more year and you 'll be playing for Leeds United in the Premier League . ''
Phillips signed a new contract at the beginning of the 2019/20 season which runs until 2024 .

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Former Aston Villa target Kalvin Phillips is set to spark a £50million transfer scramble next summer according to The Mirror.
Phillips has settled into life in the Premier League extremely well after Leeds United's long-awaited promotion and he's been included in Gareth Southgate's last two England squads.
The 24-year-old has won four caps for his country and started the defeat to Denmark last time out.
And The Mirror claims Phillips' good form has attracted interest from Premier League champions Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
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The report states: "Marcelo Bielsa's high-energy pressing style is in line with the way both Tottenham and Liverpool like to play with Phillips at the hub of the way Leeds operate their system.
"But prising Phillips away from his boyhood club will be a difficult task – even for the £50million Leeds now rate the midfielder."
It could have all been so different for Phillips after Villa tried to lure him to the second city in the summer of 2019. The midfielder was identified as a top transfer target by Dean Smith but the club failed with a £25million bid.
Following Leeds' promotion, their CEO Angus Kinnear opened up on the financial hit Phillips took to walk away from a potential move to Villa Park.
Kinnear said: "If you wanted an example of what makes this club truly special, it's very difficult to talk about club loyalty existing in football nowadays. I don't think it exists. But it existed with Kalvin Phillips.
"Kalvin Phillips made an absolutely crazy financial decision to stay with Leeds United for another year. It made no sense. But he did it because he believed in the club. He loves the club. And he wanted to take us back where we belong.
"We asked him to give us one more year and you'll be playing for Leeds United in the Premier League."
Phillips signed a new contract at the beginning of the 2019/20 season which runs until 2024.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Aitor Karanka's honest verdict on Leko, McGree and Jutkiewicz

Aitor Karanka spoke with the media following Birmingham City 's 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday .
We have chosen today different players to try to be more offensive but with the lack of intensity in the first half it was difficult to attack , difficult to defend because when you are not with the intensity you need it is difficult to do anything .
We have to approach the game in a better way , like we did at the beginning of the season .
When we had that intensity we have created more chances in ten minutes than we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four games in a row .
I don ’ t know , i don ’ t want to complain because it would be easy to go home thinking it hadn ’ t been a penalty or we should have scored one or two goals .
But I am not like that , I need to know what we have done bad , why we are making those mistakes and to sort it out as soon as possible because this league doesn ’ t stop and we have another challenge on Tuesday .
No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were three or four weeks ago when we approached the games really well .
It is something I have to check , I don ’ t know if it will be about the players , about the warm-up , about the meetings but I need to check it because it is true in the last two games we didn ’ t approach the games in the way we have to approach it .
This morning the doctor called me and told me he didn ’ t feel well .
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor is with the players treating them for Tuesday .
I will speak with her now .
So you don ’ t know if he has tested positive for COVID-19 ?
I don ’ t know anything yet .
Have the players been tested ?
We have been tested the last time we had to be , I don ’ t remember if it was last week , I don ’ t remember now – but everyone was tested .
How much did you miss him ?
A lot , Lukas and Jon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Friday .
That can be another explanation when the players who are playing look at the bench and they don ’ t see anybody who can make an impact on the game and maybe they are a little bit more relaxed .
But it is true we have to take good things from the game today and the best two things are Jonathan Leko and Riley McGree .
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How long will be out ?
I don ’ t know I hope as soon as possible because in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week there are three games .
I hope it can be as soon as possible because we don ’ t have a lot of players and every single player who is not ready we are going to miss .
We have been really careful with him because after ten months we had to be .
Now he has played 15-20 minutes and done really well but we still have to be careful with him because ten months out is a long time , he can do a lot of things and we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do we are making a mistake .
Was Gardner brought in to manage workload for Ivan Sunjic ?
No , it was Gazza because he is more of a No .
8 than Ivan and sometimes we were lacking that depth when working with Clayts and Ivan .
I think with Gazza and Dan as a No 10 we didn ’ t play in the way that we should have played .
Yes .
When we play with Ivan and Clayton we don ’ t have that No .
8 who can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to doing it and I felt he could do it today but he couldn ’ t .
It is a game we have to analyse and get the solution for Tuesday because we have another game .
Take last 15 minutes into Tuesday ?
Yes of course , I told them that the tactics are important but for example today we created more chances in ten minutes with a shape that we haven ’ t played so far and with players who were not here two weeks ago like Leko and Riley McGree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment .
Now we have to mix those things with tactics like we did against Brentford , or Swansea or Stoke .

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Aitor Karanka spoke with the media following Birmingham City's 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
Here's a transcript of his post-match press conference.
Slow to wake up?
We have chosen today different players to try to be more offensive but with the lack of intensity in the first half it was difficult to attack, difficult to defend because when you are not with the intensity you need it is difficult to do anything.
We have to approach the game in a better way, like we did at the beginning of the season.
When we had that intensity we have created more chances in ten minutes than we have created in the last three or four games in a row.
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View of the penalty?
I don’t know, i don’t want to complain because it would be easy to go home thinking it hadn’t been a penalty or we should have scored one or two goals.
But I am not like that, I need to know what we have done bad, why we are making those mistakes and to sort it out as soon as possible because this league doesn’t stop and we have another challenge on Tuesday.
Can you explain slow starts?
No because we are almost the same as we were three or four weeks ago when we approached the games really well.
It is something I have to check, I don’t know if it will be about the players, about the warm-up, about the meetings but I need to check it because it is true in the last two games we didn’t approach the games in the way we have to approach it.
Lukas Jutkiewicz’s situation?
This morning the doctor called me and told me he didn’t feel well. I don’t know anything more because now the doctor is with the players treating them for Tuesday. I will speak with her now.
So you don’t know if he has tested positive for COVID-19?
I don’t know anything yet.
Have the players been tested?
We have been tested the last time we had to be, I don’t remember if it was last week, I don’t remember now – but everyone was tested.
How much did you miss him?
A lot, Lukas and Jon Toral because he got injured on Thursday or Friday.
That can be another explanation when the players who are playing look at the bench and they don’t see anybody who can make an impact on the game and maybe they are a little bit more relaxed.
But it is true we have to take good things from the game today and the best two things are Jonathan Leko and Riley McGree.
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What is the problem with Jon Toral?
His groin.
How long will be out?
I don’t know I hope as soon as possible because in this league to be out for one week there are three games.
I hope it can be as soon as possible because we don’t have a lot of players and every single player who is not ready we are going to miss.
Leko impact?
We have been really careful with him because after ten months we had to be.
Now he has played 15-20 minutes and done really well but we still have to be careful with him because ten months out is a long time, he can do a lot of things and we can’t lose him, if we do we are making a mistake.
Was Gardner brought in to manage workload for Ivan Sunjic?
No, it was Gazza because he is more of a No. 8 than Ivan and sometimes we were lacking that depth when working with Clayts and Ivan. I think with Gazza and Dan as a No 10 we didn’t play in the way that we should have played.
Too deep?
Yes. When we play with Ivan and Clayton we don’t have that No. 8 who can be box to box. Gazza is used to doing it and I felt he could do it today but he couldn’t. It is a game we have to analyse and get the solution for Tuesday because we have another game.
Take last 15 minutes into Tuesday?
Yes of course, I told them that the tactics are important but for example today we created more chances in ten minutes with a shape that we haven’t played so far and with players who were not here two weeks ago like Leko and Riley McGree and with that desire, intensity and commitment.
Now we have to mix those things with tactics like we did against Brentford, or Swansea or Stoke.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Student told to 'stay in closet' named rising star of Gay Village

A rising star of Birmingham 's Gay Village has told how the city gave him the freedom to be himself - after being told to 'stay in the closet ' while growing up .
Akeem Anthony Adams moved to the UK six years ago to find the freedom to live as a gay man , away from his disapproving family .
Raised in a strict Christian household in the Caribbean , Akeem says he felt forced to hide himself from the world .
The 26-year-old says he also had very little confidence in who he was when he arrived at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as a future leading light in the city 's drag scene - where he performs under the name of Black Peppa .
He has been so successful that he won The Church of Yshee , a drag competition named among the best in the UK by the Guardian .
Akeem said : `` There is a huge cultural difference in coming out when you 're from a minority background that makes it much harder .
`` Coming out was very difficult for me I was raised in the Caribbean in a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , people think it 's a choice to be gay and they would tell me I need to live in the closet because no one can know .
`` I moved to Coventry for University in 2014 and I have hardly communicated with my family since I moved here because they do n't agree with how I live my life .
`` Most of my friends here , that I 've made in the gay scene , have such accepting and supportive families and they are so lucky to have that .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he belongs , Akeem considered moving to another city with a more vibrant gay culture .
He settled in Birmingham , in the heart of the city 's famous Gay Village which lines Hurst Street on the Southside of the City Centre .
He said : `` After I graduated , I wanted to move somewhere I could explore myself and I moved to the Gay Village .
`` I never really got the chance to go that in Coventry , I 'd always be careful about what I wear so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Now , I can walk down the street in heels and a wig and not care what people think because I 've become more confident with that side of myself .
`` Birmingham is a much more accepting place , people are more open minded here . ''
In fact , Akeem has so much confidence that he was the underdog winner of the Church of Yshee final 2019 - after only starting drag six months before .
He performed in a yellow , latex outfit and heels to 'Nails , Hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ icon , Todrick Hall .
The show-stopping number saw Black Peppa take over the stage with back-up dancers and doing multiple gymnastic-style moves to impress the judges - leading to the £1,000 win .
`` I first started experimenting with drag in 2018 when I dressed as Cat Woman for Halloween , '' he said .
`` It made me feel fierce and confident which is what I decided I wanted my persona to be .
`` So I started performing drag more at the beginning of 2019 which is how I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He added : `` In terms of race , the drag scene could be more diverse .
`` I only know one other black drag queen and that 's Yshee Black but style wise , there 's so much .
`` We have drag kings , drag punk and others which is great .
`` As a fashion designer , I like to make my own costumes a lot of the time .
`` That way I can be unique . ''

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A rising star of Birmingham's Gay Village has told how the city gave him the freedom to be himself - after being told to 'stay in the closet' while growing up.
Akeem Anthony Adams moved to the UK six years ago to find the freedom to live as a gay man, away from his disapproving family.
Raised in a strict Christian household in the Caribbean, Akeem says he felt forced to hide himself from the world.
The 26-year-old says he also had very little confidence in who he was when he arrived at Coventry University.
But he is now seen as a future leading light in the city's drag scene - where he performs under the name of Black Peppa.
He has been so successful that he won The Church of Yshee, a drag competition named among the best in the UK by the Guardian.
Akeem said: "There is a huge cultural difference in coming out when you're from a minority background that makes it much harder.
"Coming out was very difficult for me I was raised in the Caribbean in a very strict Christian household.
"Over there, people think it's a choice to be gay and they would tell me I need to live in the closet because no one can know.
"I moved to Coventry for University in 2014 and I have hardly communicated with my family since I moved here because they don't agree with how I live my life.
"Most of my friends here, that I've made in the gay scene, have such accepting and supportive families and they are so lucky to have that. I didn't."
Longing to find where he belongs, Akeem considered moving to another city with a more vibrant gay culture.
He settled in Birmingham, in the heart of the city's famous Gay Village which lines Hurst Street on the Southside of the City Centre.
He said: "After I graduated, I wanted to move somewhere I could explore myself and I moved to the Gay Village.
"I never really got the chance to go that in Coventry, I'd always be careful about what I wear so that people don't look at me.
"Now, I can walk down the street in heels and a wig and not care what people think because I've become more confident with that side of myself.
"Birmingham is a much more accepting place, people are more open minded here."
(Image: @ivantruewizard)
In fact, Akeem has so much confidence that he was the underdog winner of the Church of Yshee final 2019 - after only starting drag six months before.
He performed in a yellow, latex outfit and heels to 'Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels' by gay icon, Todrick Hall.
The show-stopping number saw Black Peppa take over the stage with back-up dancers and doing multiple gymnastic-style moves to impress the judges - leading to the £1,000 win.
"I first started experimenting with drag in 2018 when I dressed as Cat Woman for Halloween," he said.
"It made me feel fierce and confident which is what I decided I wanted my persona to be.
"So I started performing drag more at the beginning of 2019 which is how I got involved in the Church of Yshee competition."
He added: "In terms of race, the drag scene could be more diverse.
"I only know one other black drag queen and that's Yshee Black but style wise, there's so much.
"We have drag kings, drag punk and others which is great.
"As a fashion designer, I like to make my own costumes a lot of the time.
"That way I can be unique."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Watch as illegal race almost ends in disaster for boy racers

Astonishing footage has captured the shocking moment boy racers speed along a dual carriageway - narrowly avoiding traffic .
They can be seen accelerating along what is believed to be Trinity Way , West Bromwich , as others in the back of the vehicle film the alleged race .
The driver of the Audi S3 can be seen dangerously undertaking and overtaking as the car tears along the wet road .
You can watch the video clip above .
It is not known when the clip was filmed but the incident would violate the the High Court Injunction , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities .
The footage also came after nearby resident Patrick Parker spoke of his sleepless nights after the dual carriageway become a hot bed for car enthusiasts .
The 53-year-old has again told a reporter that the racing has become the new way of life and says he is still worried sick about the deadly consequences .
`` I still have sleepless nights about what is happening down on that road , '' he said .
`` The area seems to still be blighted by these illegal meet ups .
It has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cars are still going at break-neck speed and it 's frightening to think that this has been going on for years . ''
After seeing the clip Mr Parker said he 'was n't shocked ' and said it is 'coming a weekly occurrence ' .
Speaking previously , he added : `` One day , and I hope it never happens , we will see the fatal consequences of these kinds of erratic driving .
I 'm scared to death that an innocent motorist is going to get caught up in something dreadful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the solution is , though , as police are doing a cracking job on getting the injunction in place - they just do n't listen . ''
BirminghamLive has published dozens of clips showing scores of onlookers watching on as the group of car cruisers hit the streets .
It is not the first time a near miss was caught on camera .
Footage has emerged showing a blue BMW M3 narrowly avoiding ploughing into the back of a car on the same stretch of road .
These videos are just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enthusiasts who are posting illegal street racing on TikTok and other social media platforms .

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Astonishing footage has captured the shocking moment boy racers speed along a dual carriageway - narrowly avoiding traffic.
They can be seen accelerating along what is believed to be Trinity Way, West Bromwich, as others in the back of the vehicle film the alleged race.
The driver of the Audi S3 can be seen dangerously undertaking and overtaking as the car tears along the wet road.
You can watch the video clip above.
It is not known when the clip was filmed but the incident would violate the the High Court Injunction, which bans racing, convoys and other illegal activities.
The footage also came after nearby resident Patrick Parker spoke of his sleepless nights after the dual carriageway become a hot bed for car enthusiasts.
The 53-year-old has again told a reporter that the racing has become the new way of life and says he is still worried sick about the deadly consequences.
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"I still have sleepless nights about what is happening down on that road," he said. "The area seems to still be blighted by these illegal meet ups. It has become the new way of life.
"Cars are still going at break-neck speed and it's frightening to think that this has been going on for years."
After seeing the clip Mr Parker said he 'wasn't shocked' and said it is 'coming a weekly occurrence'.
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Speaking previously, he added: "One day, and I hope it never happens, we will see the fatal consequences of these kinds of erratic driving. I'm scared to death that an innocent motorist is going to get caught up in something dreadful.
"I'm not even sure what the solution is, though, as police are doing a cracking job on getting the injunction in place - they just don't listen."
BirminghamLive has published dozens of clips showing scores of onlookers watching on as the group of car cruisers hit the streets.
It is not the first time a near miss was caught on camera. Footage has emerged showing a blue BMW M3 narrowly avoiding ploughing into the back of a car on the same stretch of road.
These videos are just a snippet of the underground subculture of car enthusiasts who are posting illegal street racing on TikTok and other social media platforms.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--The best socially distanced things to do this autumn

Despite the recent Covid restrictions , there are many things that we can do in leisure time that are safe .
Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in Europe so there are several parks you can explore while being cautious about social distancing .
Different households can still mix for outdoor exercise and dance classes , organised outdoor sport , outdoor physical activity as well as al fresco dining .
And , as the nights draw in , there are also indoor activities taking place which you can enjoy with members of your own household .
Here is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do this autumn .
Enjoy !
The gardens at Winterbourne in Edgbaston are now back open .
Both Winterbourne Botanic Garden and Winterbourne House , which both date back to 1903 , are owned by the University of Birmingham and operate as a heritage attraction .
Winterbourne is a gorgeous example of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden in Birmingham .
The tea shop , second hand book shop and gift shop have also reopened but Winterbourne House remains closed .
Socially distanced movies with wine and cocktails at Millennium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formerly the Giant Screen IMAX Cinema , will offer a socially distanced cinema viewing experience this autumn - with a few tasty extras .
Ghostbusters and Cocktails takes place on October 30 followed by Back to the Future with Wine in November .
Both screenings will include a host of drinks served throughout as well as lots of movie trivia .
The Wine Events Company 's drinks expert Tony Elvin will be hosting both screenings .
Mr Elvin told us : `` The Wine Events Company is delighted to be able to offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compliant events this autumn .
`` Safe and socially distanced with no household mixing , we ’ re looking forward to providing some fun and normality in these challenging times . ''
Ghostbusters and Cocktails is described as an `` unique and interactive showing of the Eighties comedy classic '' .
Viewers can enjoy the movie and four themed cocktails - to put you in the mood for Halloween .
Go here for tickets priced £32.88 The newly reopened Birmingham Hippodrome is hosting Van Gogh Alive - `` a multi sensory experience giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paintings of one of the world 's most famous artists '' .
It has been presented in over 50 international cities including Madrid , Rome , Milan , Abu Dhabi and Beijing .
And now it 's Brum 's turn .
For social distancing , there is a strict one way system in place .
Café Provençal located on Hippodrome Level 3 , has a dine-in menu offering hot , cold and alcoholic drinks , sandwiches and cakes .
The café is operating a cashless payment system and closes 30 minutes prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two floor has been opened for socially-distanced pre-booked visitors , while the level three galleries are viewable virtually online .
A spokesperson for BMAG said : `` Only the Level 2 galleries will reopen , including the chance to see art spanning eight centuries , from Renaissance masterpieces through to Pre-Raphaelite favourites and stunning works by major modern British artists . ''
The Edwardian Tea Rooms are also open to the public .
You do n't need to book a table here but you do need to book an entrance fee ticket to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is a 15-acre site in Westbourne Road , Edgbaston , just two minutes from the city centre .
It is currently running on an reduced capacity in line with social distancing As well as gorgeous gardens , the grounds feature plant glasshouses for horticultural enthusiasts .
This local landmark is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic if the weather is okay and you can take your own alcohol .
Just remember to take your rubbish with you .
Bike touring could be the safest bet for a socially distant day out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and around our perfectly formed city centre where you can ride .
The Birmingham and Fazeley canal route as well as parks including the massive Cannon Hill Park are just some of the top areas to enjoy a bike ride .
Apart from certain sections of the canalside which are narrow , Birmingham is the perfectly socially distant city to explore on foot .
And unlike bike riding , you can socialise with a person from a different household maintaining some distance , while breathing in fresh air and getting some good exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ canalside walk and the Harborne walk - a lovely , leafy eight mile circular walk to this lovely suburb just three miles from the city centre .
The walk which starts on Park Hill Road near the old Harborne station and ends near Dudley Road is so stunning you 'll feel a million miles away from Brum .
The Harborne railway line called at sevens tops along the way - including the Hagley Road and several stops through Ladywood - before it closed completely in 1963 .

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Despite the recent Covid restrictions, there are many things that we can do in leisure time that are safe.
Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in Europe so there are several parks you can explore while being cautious about social distancing.
Different households can still mix for outdoor exercise and dance classes, organised outdoor sport, outdoor physical activity as well as al fresco dining.
And, as the nights draw in, there are also indoor activities taking place which you can enjoy with members of your own household.
Here is our pick of the best socially distanced things to do this autumn. Enjoy!
Winterbourne House and Garden
(Image: Edward Moss Photography)
The gardens at Winterbourne in Edgbaston are now back open.
Both Winterbourne Botanic Garden and Winterbourne House, which both date back to 1903, are owned by the University of Birmingham and operate as a heritage attraction.
Winterbourne is a gorgeous example of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden in Birmingham.
The tea shop, second hand book shop and gift shop have also reopened but Winterbourne House remains closed.
58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT
Socially distanced movies with wine and cocktails at Millennium Point
The auditorium at Millennium Point, formerly the Giant Screen IMAX Cinema, will offer a socially distanced cinema viewing experience this autumn - with a few tasty extras.
Ghostbusters and Cocktails takes place on October 30 followed by Back to the Future with Wine in November.
Both screenings will include a host of drinks served throughout as well as lots of movie trivia.
The Wine Events Company's drinks expert Tony Elvin will be hosting both screenings.
Mr Elvin told us: "The Wine Events Company is delighted to be able to offer a series of Covid-secure, Tier 2 compliant events this autumn.
"Safe and socially distanced with no household mixing, we’re looking forward to providing some fun and normality in these challenging times."
Ghostbusters and Cocktails is described as an "unique and interactive showing of the Eighties comedy classic". Viewers can enjoy the movie and four themed cocktails - to put you in the mood for Halloween.
On Friday, October 30, doors open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm.
Go here for tickets priced £32.88
Van Gogh Alive: The Experience
(Image: Publicity)
The newly reopened Birmingham Hippodrome is hosting Van Gogh Alive - "a multi sensory experience giving visitors the sensation of walking inside the paintings of one of the world's most famous artists".
It has been presented in over 50 international cities including Madrid, Rome, Milan, Abu Dhabi and Beijing. And now it's Brum's turn.
For social distancing, there is a strict one way system in place. Café Provençal located on Hippodrome Level 3, has a dine-in menu offering hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, sandwiches and cakes. The café is operating a cashless payment system and closes 30 minutes prior to the exhibition closing.
Hippodrome , Hurst Street, Southside, B5 4TB
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
(Image: Graham Young / Birmingham Live)
The main level two floor has been opened for socially-distanced pre-booked visitors, while the level three galleries are viewable virtually online.
A spokesperson for BMAG said: "Only the Level 2 galleries will reopen, including the chance to see art spanning eight centuries, from Renaissance masterpieces through to Pre-Raphaelite favourites and stunning works by major modern British artists."
The Edwardian Tea Rooms are also open to the public. You don't need to book a table here but you do need to book an entrance fee ticket to enter the building.
Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Botanical Gardens
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
The Botanical Gardens, is a 15-acre site in Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, just two minutes from the city centre. It is currently running on an reduced capacity in line with social distancing
As well as gorgeous gardens, the grounds feature plant glasshouses for horticultural enthusiasts.
This local landmark is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic if the weather is okay and you can take your own alcohol. Just remember to take your rubbish with you.
Westbourne Road, B15 3TR
Bike tours
Bike touring could be the safest bet for a socially distant day out. There are miles of canals in and around our perfectly formed city centre where you can ride.
The Birmingham and Fazeley canal route as well as parks including the massive Cannon Hill Park are just some of the top areas to enjoy a bike ride.
City walks
(Image: Graham Young)
Apart from certain sections of the canalside which are narrow, Birmingham is the perfectly socially distant city to explore on foot.
And unlike bike riding, you can socialise with a person from a different household maintaining some distance, while breathing in fresh air and getting some good exercise.
Walks include University to Five Ways canalside walk and the Harborne walk - a lovely, leafy eight mile circular walk to this lovely suburb just three miles from the city centre.
The walk which starts on Park Hill Road near the old Harborne station and ends near Dudley Road is so stunning you'll feel a million miles away from Brum.
The Harborne railway line called at sevens tops along the way - including the Hagley Road and several stops through Ladywood - before it closed completely in 1963.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Shoppers' fears in city centre after spate of concerning incidents

Birmingham shoppers have spoken of their safety fears after a shocking attack on a teenage boy was caught on camera in the Bullring .
The victim , aged just 17 , suffered cuts to his face in a brutal beating as horrified witnesses watched on at the flagship shopping centre on Saturday , October 10 .
No arrests have yet been made over the savage 5.30pm attack which involved weapons and saw a knife recovered from the scene .
West Midlands Police is also continuing to investigate two other concerning incidents nearby - including drama on the rooftop of Primark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markets .
A 17-year-old was arrested on top of the huge fashion store on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon on Tuesday , October 13 .
He was released pending further investigation .
Police have also made five arrests after a victim was punched in the head and left fighting for his life in Upper Dean Street on Monday , October 5 .
The attack , which saw busy streets cordoned off , sparked desperate pleas from shop owners to ramp up security and police patrols in the area near to the Bull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since shared their concerns following the trio of incidents within less than two weeks .
Many said they felt unsafe and some even said they had stopped venturing into the city centre altogether .
Jade Moore said : `` Birmingham is absolutely terrible just lately .
Really needs more police presence especially of an evening , '' '' I used to go there a lot and never had any trouble but recently I honestly just do not feel safe there . ''
Teenager armed with weapon arrested on rooftop of Primark A boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world 's biggest Primark .
Officers detained the teenager , alongside a man aged 20 , on top of the huge retail store at around 7pm on Tuesday evening , October 13 .
A younger suspect was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon .
He was later released pending further investigation , West Midlands Police said .
The second male was referred to an arrest referral service for possession of cannabis .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found with a 20-year-old man on the roof of a retail store in Birmingham city centre just before 7pm last night ( Tuesday 13 October ) .
`` He has been released pending further investigation . ''
Just three days before , a teenage boy was brutally attacked in a shocking punch-up in front of stunned Bullring shoppers .
A 17-year-old was found with cuts to his face after the vicious fight erupted inside the shopping complex at around 5.30pm on Saturday , October 10 .
Horrifying footage captured the moment two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teen 's head and upper body despite shoppers ' pleas to stop .
They can also be seen kicking , dragging and abusing the target of the attack .
Items spilled out of their pockets and on to the floor , including a knife .
The victim was then thrown into banisters set up for social distancing shoppers and against the window of a store before the video abruptly ends .
West Midlands Police said officers were called to the Bullring and found the victim with cuts to his face .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and discharged .
No arrests had been made and enquiries were still ongoing as of Friday , October 16 .
A latest statement from the force read : “ We are investigating reports of an assault at the Bullring Shopping Centre at 5.30pm on Saturday , October 10 .
“ We understand there was a fight between a group of teenagers and weapons were seen .
“ A 17-year-old boy was found nearby with cuts to his face .
He was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since been discharged .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene for forensic examination and CCTV is being reviewed.
” Only five days before , major parts of the city centre were cordoned off by police as forensics combed scenes for evidence of a separate violent attack .
The victim was punched in the head and left critically injured after trouble flared in a convenience store in Upper Dean Street , at around 10.10pm on Monday , October 5 .
He was rushed to the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a serious head injury a short distance from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women , aged between 26 and 39 , who were arrested on suspicion of assault , have all being released on bail with conditions .
Police this week issued a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information on the incident .
Enquiries are ongoing .
The incident prompted calls for increased police patrols and 24-hour CCTV monitoring , with one shop owner claiming there are incidents in the area 'every day ' .
The man , who did n't want to be named , told BirminghamLive : `` Round here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have incidents every day .
“ I wish the police would step up a little bit .
There should be somebody patrolling every day to stop things like this happening .
“ Every day I come here there is some incident taking place - some misdemeanor .
“ The attack really doesn ’ t surprise me because sometimes when things like that take place there ’ s nobody around here to stop it . ''
Meanwhile Parry Sharma , who works at the Spar shop on Upper Dean Street , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
All this area , Upper Dean Street , by the markets , they are always robbing and all that stuff .
It ’ s kids , aged 16 to 17 , that kind of age just picking on random people and fighting with them .
“ We see fighting here once or twice a week.
” A spokesperson for Bullring & Grand Central , said : “ The safety and security of our shoppers , staff , and partners is always our top priority .
We have a dedicated security team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as an extensive CCTV system , and we also regularly have patrol dog teams on site , to provide that added level of reassurance .
We take any incidents very seriously , and provide our full support to the authorities.
” Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote crime reference 20BW/241949E/20 .

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Birmingham shoppers have spoken of their safety fears after a shocking attack on a teenage boy was caught on camera in the Bullring.
The victim, aged just 17, suffered cuts to his face in a brutal beating as horrified witnesses watched on at the flagship shopping centre on Saturday, October 10.
No arrests have yet been made over the savage 5.30pm attack which involved weapons and saw a knife recovered from the scene.
West Midlands Police is also continuing to investigate two other concerning incidents nearby - including drama on the rooftop of Primark and a violent attack by the outdoor markets.
A 17-year-old was arrested on top of the huge fashion store on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon on Tuesday, October 13. He was released pending further investigation.
Police have also made five arrests after a victim was punched in the head and left fighting for his life in Upper Dean Street on Monday, October 5.
The attack, which saw busy streets cordoned off, sparked desperate pleas from shop owners to ramp up security and police patrols in the area near to the Bull Ring markets.
(Image: BirminghamLive)
Fearful shoppers have also since shared their concerns following the trio of incidents within less than two weeks. Many said they felt unsafe and some even said they had stopped venturing into the city centre altogether.
Jade Moore said: "Birmingham is absolutely terrible just lately. Really needs more police presence especially of an evening,"
"I used to go there a lot and never had any trouble but recently I honestly just do not feel safe there."
Jenny Marie Richards added: "That’s why I don’t shop in Birmingham!"
Teenager armed with weapon arrested on rooftop of Primark
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
A boy aged just 17 was arrested on top of the world's biggest Primark.
Officers detained the teenager, alongside a man aged 20, on top of the huge retail store at around 7pm on Tuesday evening, October 13.
A younger suspect was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. He was later released pending further investigation, West Midlands Police said.
The second male was referred to an arrest referral service for possession of cannabis.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after he was found with a 20-year-old man on the roof of a retail store in Birmingham city centre just before 7pm last night (Tuesday 13 October).
"He has been released pending further investigation."
Teenage boy savagely beaten at the Bullring
(Image: Birmz Is Grime / SWNS)
Just three days before, a teenage boy was brutally attacked in a shocking punch-up in front of stunned Bullring shoppers.
A 17-year-old was found with cuts to his face after the vicious fight erupted inside the shopping complex at around 5.30pm on Saturday, October 10.
Horrifying footage captured the moment two thugs continued to reign punches on the teen's head and upper body despite shoppers' pleas to stop.
They can also be seen kicking, dragging and abusing the target of the attack. Items spilled out of their pockets and on to the floor, including a knife.
The victim was then thrown into banisters set up for social distancing shoppers and against the window of a store before the video abruptly ends.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to the Bullring and found the victim with cuts to his face. He was taken to hospital where he was treated and discharged.
No arrests had been made and enquiries were still ongoing as of Friday, October 16.
A latest statement from the force read: “We are investigating reports of an assault at the Bullring Shopping Centre at 5.30pm on Saturday, October 10.
“We understand there was a fight between a group of teenagers and weapons were seen.
“A 17-year-old boy was found nearby with cuts to his face. He was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since been discharged.
“A knife was recovered from the scene for forensic examination and CCTV is being reviewed.”
Man left critically injured after attack near Bullring
Only five days before, major parts of the city centre were cordoned off by police as forensics combed scenes for evidence of a separate violent attack.
The victim was punched in the head and left critically injured after trouble flared in a convenience store in Upper Dean Street, at around 10.10pm on Monday, October 5.
He was rushed to the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a serious head injury a short distance from the Bullring.
Three men and two women, aged between 26 and 39, who were arrested on suspicion of assault, have all being released on bail with conditions.
Police this week issued a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information on the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.
The incident prompted calls for increased police patrols and 24-hour CCTV monitoring, with one shop owner claiming there are incidents in the area 'every day'.
The man, who didn't want to be named, told BirminghamLive: "Round here we should have 24 hour CCTV because we have incidents every day.
“I wish the police would step up a little bit. There should be somebody patrolling every day to stop things like this happening.
“Every day I come here there is some incident taking place - some misdemeanor.
“The attack really doesn’t surprise me because sometimes when things like that take place there’s nobody around here to stop it."
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Meanwhile Parry Sharma, who works at the Spar shop on Upper Dean Street, said: “We’re used to it now. All this area, Upper Dean Street, by the markets, they are always robbing and all that stuff. It’s kids, aged 16 to 17, that kind of age just picking on random people and fighting with them.
“We see fighting here once or twice a week.”
A spokesperson for Bullring & Grand Central, said: “The safety and security of our shoppers, staff, and partners is always our top priority. We have a dedicated security team on site patrolling the centre, as well as an extensive CCTV system, and we also regularly have patrol dog teams on site, to provide that added level of reassurance. We take any incidents very seriously, and provide our full support to the authorities.”
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote crime reference 20BW/241949E/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Mum shares 37 brilliant Halloween things to do at home with the kids

Oldbury mum Stacey Hutchins is determined that Halloween will not be cancelled this year for her children , regardless of what 's going on with lockdown .
Not wanting to see her kids - Jack , nine , and Alice , six , disappointed , Stacey has drawn up a list of 41 things she plans to do at home to keep the spooky event well and truly on the family calendar .
Her list includes everything from watching scary movies to growing and harvesting autumn crops so there 's plenty to keep the children busy throughout half term .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ give others lots of ideas too .
`` Halloween is not cancelled ! ''
said Stacey on BirminghamLive 's Brummie Mummies Facebook page , `` instead of trick or treating , let 's celebrate what Halloween is about which is being with our family , remembering our loved ones and our ancestors . ''
She added : `` Spread a bit of Halloween joy , just like any trail in lockdown , let 's do Halloween trails , keep the pumpkins glowing , do a pumpkin trail with pumpkins stone drawings .
Celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just enjoy the holiday and still make it special and spooky for our families . ''
Stacey 's 37 brilliant Halloween things to do at home Here is Stacey 's full list of spooky fun - how many will you cross off ?
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Decorate your house - inside and out 7 .
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You can also sign up to our weekly Brummie Mummies email newsletter and our Lemon Aid newsletter here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of autumn leaves Check out our guide to Halloween and half term events here and our latest updates on bonfire night happenings here too .
Scroll down for the rest of Stacey 's spooky list ...
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20 .
Look out for bats 24 .
Make your own tombstones and decorations 26 .
Look out spider 's web with rain drops * What are your plans for Halloween ?
Join the conversation on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page or email zoe.chamberlain @ reachplc.com .
Remember to stay safe and following the government guidelines .
Enjoy !

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Oldbury mum Stacey Hutchins is determined that Halloween will not be cancelled this year for her children, regardless of what's going on with lockdown.
Not wanting to see her kids - Jack, nine, and Alice, six, disappointed, Stacey has drawn up a list of 41 things she plans to do at home to keep the spooky event well and truly on the family calendar.
Her list includes everything from watching scary movies to growing and harvesting autumn crops so there's plenty to keep the children busy throughout half term. And she's sharing her suggestions to give others lots of ideas too.
"Halloween is not cancelled!" said Stacey on BirminghamLive's Brummie Mummies Facebook page, "instead of trick or treating, let's celebrate what Halloween is about which is being with our family, remembering our loved ones and our ancestors."
She added: "Spread a bit of Halloween joy, just like any trail in lockdown, let's do Halloween trails, keep the pumpkins glowing, do a pumpkin trail with pumpkins stone drawings. Celebrate in your own way, let's just enjoy the holiday and still make it special and spooky for our families."
Stacey's 37 brilliant Halloween things to do at home
Here is Stacey's full list of spooky fun - how many will you cross off?
1. Decorate your house - inside and out
2. Do autumn crafts
3. Make a spooky photo booth and take a photoshoot
4. Grow and harvest crops
5. Do a spooky treasure hunt
6. Sing Halloween songs
7. Pretend you are at magic school
8. Toast marshmallows
9. Make toffee apples
10. Eat and drink and feast
11. Tell spooky songs
• To keep updated on family news, like our Brummie Mummies Facebook page. You can also sign up to our weekly Brummie Mummies email newsletter and our Lemon Aid newsletter here
12. Enjoy nature and the beauty of autumn leaves
13. Dress up as family
14. Pumpkin carving
15. Do party games
16. Halloween disco
17. Make a scarecrow
Check out our guide to Halloween and half term events here and our latest updates on bonfire night happenings here too. Scroll down for the rest of Stacey's spooky list ...
Brummie Mummies Staying In Family Fun Looking for ideas on things to do at home with your kids throughout lockdown? Follow our Brummie Mummies Facebook page to be kept up to date - and sign up to our free Brummie Mummies email newsletter to have fresh ideas delivered to your inbox every week. We've also launched a brand new Lemon-Aid newsletter where you can get daily tips on how to survive lockdown with your family. And we've brought back the Chipper Club to bring you weekly projects your kids can enjoy without leaving the house.
18. Bonfire
19. Watch the stars
20. Look out for bats
21. Make spooky food, sweets and goodies
22. Do a spooky Halloween light show
23. Watch scary movies
24. Make your own tombstones and decorations
25. Collect conkers
26. Look out spider's web with rain drops
27. Do a pumpkin stones trail
28. Make cinnamon roll
29. Karaoke
30. Make a spooky drink punch
31. Have a Halloween makeover
32. Make a mud kitchen into potion class
33. Autumn bonnets
34. Make pumpkin pie
35. Have a wand battle witch or wizard duel
36. Do a spooky dance routine
37. Make candy corn
* What are your plans for Halloween? Join the conversation on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page or email zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com. Remember to stay safe and following the government guidelines. Enjoy!


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Dad crashed car with kids inside after drinking at nearby sports club

A dad crashed his car with two of his young children inside after drinking at a nearby social club .
Samuel Adams sped away from Hollyfields Sports and Conference Centre in Tyburn then lost control of his Toyota Land Cruiser and smashed into a telegraph pole before hitting a garden wall .
The 31-year-old from West Bromwich smelled of alcohol but refused to give a breath test to police at the scene .
Adams , a father-of-six who works for the NHS , was handed a suspended jail sentence at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court on Wednesday , October 14 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The collision happened on Woodacre Road on the afternoon of Saturday , September 19 .
Prosecutor Hina Paw said : `` This defendant had been drinking at the sports club .
He left about 4.50pm with a male , female and two young children , his children .
He was seen on CCTV getting in his car .
He gets in his car and speeds off out of the car park .
`` The footage just prior to the incident shows him driving at speed , swerve around the corner to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a telegraph pole , then a brick wall at the front of somebody 's garden .
`` The car mounts up the wall .
The wall is smashed .
Police are called and see a number of people running out of the centre towards the collision .
They had heard what 's happened because it made an almighty sound .
`` Police asked the defendant if he had been drinking .
It was clear to them in his demeanour he had been drinking . ''
The prosecutor stated that Adams refused the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital before being taken to Perry Barr police station where he again refused to provide a sample for analysis .
Stephen Oldham , defending , said : `` Mr Adams is shocked by what happened and rightly so .
He simply ca n't believe he did what he did at every stage .
He accepts he should n't have been in the car , his children should n't have been in the car , he should n't have crashed and should have cooperated .
`` There is no justification for what he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He does not seek to put forward any excuses .
There are a number of references .
His wife says he is a loving husband , wonderful and conscientious father and a hard-worker .
He is the sole provider for his family . ''
Mr Oldham added that Adams , who works as a hospital porter , 'had not slept ' since the incident and was genuinely remorseful particularly for the impact his inevitable driving ban would have on his family .
The defendant pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Turners Croft , West Bromwich , was sentenced to eight weeks in prison which was suspended and handed a 12-month community order including 200 hours of unpaid work .
Adams was also disqualified from driving for 28 months and must pay £135 in court costs and a £128 victim surcharge .

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A dad crashed his car with two of his young children inside after drinking at a nearby social club.
Samuel Adams sped away from Hollyfields Sports and Conference Centre in Tyburn then lost control of his Toyota Land Cruiser and smashed into a telegraph pole before hitting a garden wall.
The 31-year-old from West Bromwich smelled of alcohol but refused to give a breath test to police at the scene. Adams, a father-of-six who works for the NHS, was handed a suspended jail sentence at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 14 and also banned from driving for 28 month.
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The collision happened on Woodacre Road on the afternoon of Saturday, September 19. Prosecutor Hina Paw said: "This defendant had been drinking at the sports club. He left about 4.50pm with a male, female and two young children, his children. He was seen on CCTV getting in his car. He gets in his car and speeds off out of the car park.
"The footage just prior to the incident shows him driving at speed, swerve around the corner to the right before mounting the pavement and crashing into a telegraph pole, then a brick wall at the front of somebody's garden.
"The car mounts up the wall. The wall is smashed. Police are called and see a number of people running out of the centre towards the collision. They had heard what's happened because it made an almighty sound.
"Police asked the defendant if he had been drinking. It was clear to them in his demeanour he had been drinking."
The prosecutor stated that Adams refused the breath test, was then sent to hospital before being taken to Perry Barr police station where he again refused to provide a sample for analysis.
Stephen Oldham, defending, said: "Mr Adams is shocked by what happened and rightly so. He simply can't believe he did what he did at every stage. He accepts he shouldn't have been in the car, his children shouldn't have been in the car, he shouldn't have crashed and should have cooperated.
"There is no justification for what he did and he would not try to. He does not seek to put forward any excuses. There are a number of references. His wife says he is a loving husband, wonderful and conscientious father and a hard-worker. He is the sole provider for his family."
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Mr Oldham added that Adams, who works as a hospital porter, 'had not slept' since the incident and was genuinely remorseful particularly for the impact his inevitable driving ban would have on his family. The defendant pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
Adams, of Turners Croft, West Bromwich, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison which was suspended and handed a 12-month community order including 200 hours of unpaid work. Adams was also disqualified from driving for 28 months and must pay £135 in court costs and a £128 victim surcharge.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Mum broke back leaping from flat window to escape thug boyfriend

A mum fractured her back after jumping from a window to escape her violent boyfriend - who accused her of telling police about him breaching lockdown .
After plunging to the floor , the victim was dragged back inside her flat by drunken Karl Kali who had turned up at her Solihull home to confront her .
The mum was eventually rescued by police after sending a pleading WhatsApp message to a neighbour saying `` Help me . ''
Kali , 37 , of no fixed address , was jailed for three and a half years after he admitted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham Crown Court heard the attack took place in the early hours of April 9 this year .
Caroline Harris , prosecuting , said Kali and the victim had been in a relationship for 10 month .
He had turned up at her flat and began making a lot of noise until she reluctantly let him in .
Kali stood in the hallway with cans of Stella in both hands before slapping her in the face and causing her to fall to the floor .
The defendant then lent over the victim and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to bleed .
He told her to clean herself up but when she emerged from the bathroom he hit her again The victim again went to the bathroom and when she came out a second time Kali dragged her by her hair to her bed and told her : `` This is it .
I could end it now . ''
Miss Harris said `` She truly believed she would be killed . ''
The defendant then went into the kitchen and the woman feared if she went to the flat door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floorboards or the noise of the key .
`` The only means of escape was a first floor window .
She felt she had no choice .
When she landed she injured her back , '' said the prosecutor .
The victim suffered a fractured vertebrae but Kali came out and dragged her back to the flat and hit her again .
The victim then sent a picture to a neighbour of her with a head injury and the 'help me ' text .
Police who attended broke the door down and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done a number '' on him and had jumped out of the window to get him in trouble .
In a statement the victim said : `` I still suffer from flashbacks and panic attacks .
`` I have daily back pain and my mental health has also been affected .
I do not believe I will trust another man again . ''
In passing sentence Judge Avik Mukherjee said : `` She sustained a horrific and brutal assault at your hands when you were drunk and you thought she had grassed you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me an element of revenge . ''
He said but for the actions of her neighbour , the victim may have been assaulted further .
The judge went on : `` It was a repeated assault on that vulnerable woman you deliberately targeted during lockdown , looking after a young child in the middle of the night , who had nowhere to go . ''
Matthew Barnes , defending , said : `` He was making a sandwich behind a closed door when the serious injury was sustained . ''
He said Kali @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had told police he was in breach of his licence and had broken lockdown by visiting his mother .

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A mum fractured her back after jumping from a window to escape her violent boyfriend - who accused her of telling police about him breaching lockdown.
After plunging to the floor, the victim was dragged back inside her flat by drunken Karl Kali who had turned up at her Solihull home to confront her.
The mum was eventually rescued by police after sending a pleading WhatsApp message to a neighbour saying "Help me."
Kali, 37, of no fixed address, was jailed for three and a half years after he admitted a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Birmingham Crown Court heard the attack took place in the early hours of April 9 this year.
Caroline Harris, prosecuting, said Kali and the victim had been in a relationship for 10 month.
He had turned up at her flat and began making a lot of noise until she reluctantly let him in.
Kali stood in the hallway with cans of Stella in both hands before slapping her in the face and causing her to fall to the floor.
The defendant then lent over the victim and punched her in the face, causing her to bleed.
He told her to clean herself up but when she emerged from the bathroom he hit her again
The victim again went to the bathroom and when she came out a second time Kali dragged her by her hair to her bed and told her: "This is it. I could end it now."
Miss Harris said "She truly believed she would be killed."
The defendant then went into the kitchen and the woman feared if she went to the flat door he would have heard the creaking of floorboards or the noise of the key.
"The only means of escape was a first floor window. She felt she had no choice. When she landed she injured her back," said the prosecutor.
The victim suffered a fractured vertebrae but Kali came out and dragged her back to the flat and hit her again.
The victim then sent a picture to a neighbour of her with a head injury and the 'help me' text.
Police who attended broke the door down and when quizzed Kali said his girlfriend had "done a number" on him and had jumped out of the window to get him in trouble.
In a statement the victim said: "I still suffer from flashbacks and panic attacks.
"I have daily back pain and my mental health has also been affected. I do not believe I will trust another man again."
In passing sentence Judge Avik Mukherjee said: "She sustained a horrific and brutal assault at your hands when you were drunk and you thought she had grassed you up to the police which suggests to me an element of revenge."
He said but for the actions of her neighbour, the victim may have been assaulted further.
The judge went on: "It was a repeated assault on that vulnerable woman you deliberately targeted during lockdown, looking after a young child in the middle of the night, who had nowhere to go."
Matthew Barnes, defending, said: "He was making a sandwich behind a closed door when the serious injury was sustained."
He said Kali was angry because he believed his girlfriend had told police he was in breach of his licence and had broken lockdown by visiting his mother.