birminghammail--2020-11-08--Mourinho is right - Albion must use this dynamic going forwards

This , in every sense , was a chalk and cheese performance to that which was offered up at Fulham seven days ago , yet the outcome remained the constant .
Albion took the game to high flying Tottenham Hotspur , with their abundance of talent and deep resources .
They were , from this perspective , the better team over the course of the match , yet that ’ ll be little comfort with nothing to show for it .
Harry Kane ’ s nodded winner , in the final throes of the game when he slipped in between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the hosts .
Here are the talking points .
Another way to lose This was galling , agonising , gut-wrenching any indeed any other appropriate adjective you want to add to the list .
There ’ s losing without enough fight in a relegation six-pointer , and then there ’ s - within the same week - battling valiantly against one of the best sides in the division , where you take the game to them and nullify their star players for 88 minutes before you succumb in heartbreaking circumstances .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slaughtering , they were done at the death .
Honestly , this one hurt more .
Albion were fired up , playing for Slaven Bilic on the touch-line , who himself was far more animated and involved throughout the course of proceedings than he was at Craven Cottage .
You can give as good as you get against better opponents , though , and have nothing to show for it at the end if you don ’ t take your opportunities .
Albion had openings , but failed to convert .
There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Spurs - who were below par throughout - would muster one final test and that proved to be enough .
Jose Mourinho was right - Albion set up superbly and the back three blunted Kane , Bale and Son .
The Portuguese pointed as much out .
This is the system that Albion must go forward with now , surely ?
It enabled them to set up at the back in a way that benefitted Darnell Furlong and , particularly , Semi Ajayi who played his best top flight game against - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s come up against until now .
The midfield three worked .
Conor Gallagher , relentless and determined , is unfazed .
Under the wing of captain and partner Jake Livermore , he has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and is already proving a bit of a hit because of his committed showings to date .
Filip Krovinovic played further forwards here and flourished too .
Up top is where Albion must improve , both in this system and in general .
Callum Robinson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this role .
The bigger picture is where that leaves Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira , should Albion proceed in a 3-5-2 .
If goals are the currency of the game , Albion are pretty skint right now .
One goal in five games , no matter how impressive a goal that was , is quite simply not good enough when you ’ re trying to give yourselves a chance of surviving .
Albion pushed hard to bring in fresh blood in the forward line in the summer and finally got their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s off the mark he actually might ’ ve had one or two more in that time .
At Fulham , he slashed wide after a defensive error , and on Sunday he fired into the stands after Hugo Lloris had saved from Furlong .
Alright , that chance might not have been quite so gilt-edged , but ultimately Albion need them to go in .
Spurs , under one of the best modern day managers about , are a different proposition to those who Albion have played recently , granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the final third to give themselves any kind of chance .
It ’ s strange what football does .
While it was the same result , Albion will have taken so much from this - compared to what it would ’ ve been like last Monday .
The Craven Cottage dressing room post-match would ’ ve been a sombre one because they knew they didn ’ t do enough in a crucial match in their season .
Here , they ’ d have been deflated because they knew they deserved something and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The challenge now is for Bilic to lift his players from those emotional doldrums in the fortnight ahead before the journey north to Manchester United , though in theory it shouldn ’ t be as testing .
They have , after all , come within two minutes of earning a point they more than merited - after the immediate disappointment , there ought to be buoyancy .
Ironically , Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground for Albion in the last seven years - they ’ ve won three times there in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be as good a scene as any to kick-start their season .

West Bromwich Albion. They’ll break your heart.
This, in every sense, was a chalk and cheese performance to that which was offered up at Fulham seven days ago, yet the outcome remained the constant.
Albion took the game to high flying Tottenham Hotspur, with their abundance of talent and deep resources. They were, from this perspective, the better team over the course of the match, yet that’ll be little comfort with nothing to show for it.
Harry Kane’s nodded winner, in the final throes of the game when he slipped in between Sam Johnstone and Kyle Bartley, did for the hosts.
Here are the talking points.
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Another way to lose
This was galling, agonising, gut-wrenching any indeed any other appropriate adjective you want to add to the list. There’s losing without enough fight in a relegation six-pointer, and then there’s - within the same week - battling valiantly against one of the best sides in the division, where you take the game to them and nullify their star players for 88 minutes before you succumb in heartbreaking circumstances.
For all the pre-match predictions of a Spurs slaughtering, they were done at the death. Honestly, this one hurt more. Albion were fired up, playing for Slaven Bilic on the touch-line, who himself was far more animated and involved throughout the course of proceedings than he was at Craven Cottage.
You can give as good as you get against better opponents, though, and have nothing to show for it at the end if you don’t take your opportunities. Albion had openings, but failed to convert. There was a sense of inevitability, then, that Spurs - who were below par throughout - would muster one final test and that proved to be enough.
Run with it
Jose Mourinho was right - Albion set up superbly and the back three blunted Kane, Bale and Son. The Portuguese pointed as much out.
This is the system that Albion must go forward with now, surely? It enabled them to set up at the back in a way that benefitted Darnell Furlong and, particularly, Semi Ajayi who played his best top flight game against - conveniently - the best set of attackers he’s come up against until now.
The midfield three worked. Conor Gallagher, relentless and determined, is unfazed. Under the wing of captain and partner Jake Livermore, he has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and is already proving a bit of a hit because of his committed showings to date.
Filip Krovinovic played further forwards here and flourished too. Up top is where Albion must improve, both in this system and in general. Callum Robinson’s contribution was telling - he can thrive in this role. The bigger picture is where that leaves Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira, should Albion proceed in a 3-5-2.
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Hard up
If goals are the currency of the game, Albion are pretty skint right now. One goal in five games, no matter how impressive a goal that was, is quite simply not good enough when you’re trying to give yourselves a chance of surviving.
Albion pushed hard to bring in fresh blood in the forward line in the summer and finally got their man in Karlan Grant, and while he’s off the mark he actually might’ve had one or two more in that time. At Fulham, he slashed wide after a defensive error, and on Sunday he fired into the stands after Hugo Lloris had saved from Furlong.
Alright, that chance might not have been quite so gilt-edged, but ultimately Albion need them to go in. Spurs, under one of the best modern day managers about, are a different proposition to those who Albion have played recently, granted - but they really must begin clicking in the final third to give themselves any kind of chance.
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Going forwards
It’s strange what football does. While it was the same result, Albion will have taken so much from this - compared to what it would’ve been like last Monday. The Craven Cottage dressing room post-match would’ve been a sombre one because they knew they didn’t do enough in a crucial match in their season. Here, they’d have been deflated because they knew they deserved something and the reward didn’t come.
The challenge now is for Bilic to lift his players from those emotional doldrums in the fortnight ahead before the journey north to Manchester United, though in theory it shouldn’t be as testing. They have, after all, come within two minutes of earning a point they more than merited - after the immediate disappointment, there ought to be buoyancy.
Ironically, Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground for Albion in the last seven years - they’ve won three times there in that time - and it’d be as good a scene as any to kick-start their season.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Birmingham City linked with AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott .
According to website TEAMtalk Aitor Karanka 's side are keen on the Charlton Athletic man with Championship rivals Bristol City , Derby County and Huddersfield Town also linked with Pigott .
Reading and Swansea City had previously been credited with an interest in Pigott , who has scored three goals and registered four assists in nine League One matches for Wimbledon this season .
Pigott , who moved to Wimbledon in 2018 , plays at centre-forward and has bagged 35 goals in 116 matches in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including nine last season .
He 's contributed 12 assists during his time at Wimbldeon , who have recently moved to a new Plough Lane stadium .
Blues signed 11 new players in Karanka 's first summer at the club bringing in Scott Hogan , Jonathan Leko and Ivan Sanchez up front .
Lukas Jutkiewicz and Hogan were played together up front yesterday , the pair getting the nod yesterday for the 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth with the latter scoring his first goal .
Karanka was pleased to see Hogan get off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his time on loan from Aston Villa last season .
`` That will be massive because as a striker always it is important to score goals , '' Karanka said .
`` For Scotty even more because having played a few games , he did n't score and then he was a little bit upset .
That 's normal .
`` With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the @ @ @

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Birmingham City have been linked with a move for AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott.
According to website TEAMtalk Aitor Karanka's side are keen on the Charlton Athletic man with Championship rivals Bristol City, Derby County and Huddersfield Town also linked with Pigott.
Reading and Swansea City had previously been credited with an interest in Pigott, who has scored three goals and registered four assists in nine League One matches for Wimbledon this season.
Pigott, who moved to Wimbledon in 2018, plays at centre-forward and has bagged 35 goals in 116 matches in all competitions for Glyn Hodges's side including nine last season.
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He's contributed 12 assists during his time at Wimbldeon, who have recently moved to a new Plough Lane stadium.
Blues signed 11 new players in Karanka's first summer at the club bringing in Scott Hogan, Jonathan Leko and Ivan Sanchez up front.
Lukas Jutkiewicz and Hogan were played together up front yesterday, the pair getting the nod yesterday for the 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth with the latter scoring his first goal.
Karanka was pleased to see Hogan get off the mark having enjoyed a purple patch during his time on loan from Aston Villa last season.
"That will be massive because as a striker always it is important to score goals," Karanka said.
"For Scotty even more because having played a few games, he didn't score and then he was a little bit upset. That's normal.
"With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the team."


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Family home wrecked by 'severe fire' in Wolverhampton

One person was treated by medics after the blaze broke out in Oakley Road .
A man and woman managed to escape the flames before firefighters arrived on the scene just after 6.30pm last night ( November 7 ) .
It is believed the fire started at the back of the terrace house and caused damage to half of the ground floor .
The whole house was damaged by smoke .
Firefighters have said the blaze had an 'electrical origin ' .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Control said : “ We were called at 6.39pm on November 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two fire appliances from Wolverhampton .
“ The incident involved a severe fire in the rear roof of the end terrace house .
Two breathing apparatus and one hose reel were in use .
“ All persons were accounted for , one man and one woman had evacuated the property before crews arrived on the scene .
“ The ground floor of the property suffered 50 % fire damage and there was 100 % smoke damage to the rest of the house .
“ Further investigations were carried out and it was determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the rear room of the house.
” West Midlands Police has confirmed the force was notified about the incident .

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A severe fire ripped through a home in Wolverhampton causing devastation.
One person was treated by medics after the blaze broke out in Oakley Road.
A man and woman managed to escape the flames before firefighters arrived on the scene just after 6.30pm last night (November 7).
It is believed the fire started at the back of the terrace house and caused damage to half of the ground floor. The whole house was damaged by smoke.
Firefighters have said the blaze had an 'electrical origin'.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Control said: “We were called at 6.39pm on November 7, to Oakley Road. We sent two fire appliances from Wolverhampton.
“The incident involved a severe fire in the rear roof of the end terrace house. Two breathing apparatus and one hose reel were in use.
“All persons were accounted for, one man and one woman had evacuated the property before crews arrived on the scene.
“We requested ambulance assistance for one individual.
“The ground floor of the property suffered 50% fire damage and there was 100% smoke damage to the rest of the house.
“Further investigations were carried out and it was determined that the fire was of electrical origin in the rear room of the house.”
West Midlands Police has confirmed the force was notified about the incident.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Delivery drivers dragged from vans and pushed to the floor in spate of attacks

Delivery drivers have been preyed upon by violent thieves in a spate of attacks in Wolverhampton .
The first victim was sat in his white Citroen Dispatch van , when he was suddenly pulled through the open door .
He was violently dragged to the ground and the van-jacker made off in the vehicle - still filled with packages .
The attack unfolded at around 2.45pm in broad daylight on Fairview Road , Penn on November 6 .
Officers later found the stolen van dumped in Norman Drive in Tipton .
All packages were opened and stolen .
Just 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacked .
An Amazon driver was pushed to the ground and his keys and van were stolen while he was making a delivery in Bhylls Lane .
The horrific attack happened on November 7 - just after 3pm .
The offender made off in the white Renault Traffic van .
In both of the eerily similar crimes , the offenders fled the scene before the victims had chance to identify them .
Via the WM Now alerts system , PCSO Jones said : `` The Tettenhall , Penn and Merry Hil l Neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unknown offenders who are targeting delivery drivers vehicles .
`` The unknown offenders are threatening the drivers to get out or forcing them out of the vehicle to gain access to the vehicle and the packages which have n't been delivered yet .
`` There has been two crimes which has happened recently , which are very similar . ''
Anyone who has information has been asked to contact the force quoting crime reference number Crime number : 20WV/272675T/20 for the Fairview Road incident or 20WV/273651C/20 for the Bhylls Lane incident .

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Delivery drivers have been preyed upon by violent thieves in a spate of attacks in Wolverhampton.
The first victim was sat in his white Citroen Dispatch van, when he was suddenly pulled through the open door.
He was violently dragged to the ground and the van-jacker made off in the vehicle - still filled with packages.
The attack unfolded at around 2.45pm in broad daylight on Fairview Road, Penn on November 6.
Officers later found the stolen van dumped in Norman Drive in Tipton. All packages were opened and stolen.
Just 24 hours later, another key worker was attacked.
An Amazon driver was pushed to the ground and his keys and van were stolen while he was making a delivery in Bhylls Lane.
The horrific attack happened on November 7 - just after 3pm. The offender made off in the white Renault Traffic van.
In both of the eerily similar crimes, the offenders fled the scene before the victims had chance to identify them.
Police investigations have been launched.
Via the WM Now alerts system, PCSO Jones said: "The Tettenhall, Penn and Merry Hil l Neighbourhood Policing Team has been made aware of unknown offenders who are targeting delivery drivers vehicles.
"The unknown offenders are threatening the drivers to get out or forcing them out of the vehicle to gain access to the vehicle and the packages which haven't been delivered yet.
"There has been two crimes which has happened recently, which are very similar."
Anyone who has information has been asked to contact the force quoting crime reference number Crime number: 20WV/272675T/20 for the Fairview Road incident or 20WV/273651C/20 for the Bhylls Lane incident.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Remembrance Sunday silence drowned out by angle grinder noise

It was the two minute silence for Remembrance Sunday that fell on deaf ears .
Until moments before 11am , there was an air of stillness around Centenary Square .
And , once the official silence was over , calm was restored .
But , just as a bugler began to herald the annual 120 seconds ' worth of quiet contemplation in memory of the Fallen , an angle grinder was fired up on the nearby West Midlands Metro works at the other end of Centenary Square .
The Midland Metro Alliance machine continued grinding throughout the period of silence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guards , Ray Collister MBE said the disturbance was an `` unintentional lack of respect '' before adding : `` It 's a shame ... such is life . ''
But the din was a reminder of how another major event in the same area was disrupted just before lockdown .
During a service to unveil the Commonwealth Games clock in Centenary Square on March 9 , the ceremony 's speakers were drowned out by workmen rebuilding the front of Symphony Hall .
After the Remembrance Day service , BirminghamLive went in search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One man wearing an orange hi-viz outfit said he was working for another company on traffic duty - and had already been mistaken for a Metro work by one man wanting to complain .
I was directed to the middle of Broad Street where there was nobody working , even though several generators were still running .
One Metro worker said : `` One person has already complained to me about the noise .
`` I am sorry for the disturbance , but we were not told about it . ''
BirminghamLive has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about why the workforce were seemingly not told about the two minute silence on Remembrance Sunday .
Had the Birmingham German Christmas Market not been cancelled on September 9 , it would not have opened until after the services following last year 's example .
Birmingham City Council ’ s website today said : “ While there will be no public event in the city centre , people looking to remember the Fallen will be able to watch a live streamed Service of Remembrance from Birmingham Cathedral ( St Philip ’ s ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ray Collister MBE served in the Irish Guards for 25 years .
He was at the front of the gathering for the two-minute silence outside of the Hall of Memory .
Sitting in his wheelchair , father-of-two Ray , 63 , said afterwards : `` ( The noise ) is disrespectful , but I do n't think it was intentionally done .
`` It 's just that somebody did n't tell the ( workers ) it was 11 o'clock .
`` Unfortunately as time goes on , more people have less respect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be as time goes on .
`` It 's a shame .
It 's a total lack of respect , but such is life . ''
Why Ray had to be present The Irish Guards was formed on April 1 , 1900 by Queen Victoria 'in recognition of the many acts of courage and bravery performed by Irish regiments during the Second Boer War .
`` Somebody has got to keep the candle burning and each generation passes it on to the next generation , '' said Ray .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , because we know what it 's all about .
`` For civilians who have nobody in the Army , it 's a bit more difficult to understand how important it is to remember those who have Fallen in conflicts .
`` The government gave us permission to come out , but I think we would have come out no matter what .
`` It 's not just about servicemen who have died in action , it 's those who have killed themselves since of PTSD .
`` We had a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , so it 's quite poignant at this stage that we do show our respect .
`` No matter what , we would have turned up .
`` We would n't have brought everybody out , that 's why just three of us came to show our respects and lay the wreath . ''
Asked if he would serve his time all over again , Ray added : `` You ca n't have regrets in life , you ca n't go backwards .
`` It 's a fantastic life , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you enjoy .
`` The main thing about the Army is that wherever you are it 's your friends , your mates who you serve with and the people you see is the most important thing .
`` My regiment , like most infantry regiments , tends to be a family regiment , so you look after each other . ''
A small , socially-distanced gathering of people waiting to pay their respects to the Fallen stood in an arc around the Paradise side of the Hall of Memory .
Built in Centenary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgraded to Grade I listed status in 2014 in memory of 12,320 men local men who fell in the First World War while 35,000 returned home disabled .
Given the remarkably mild weather , it was a shame the surviving older Second World War veterans who normally brave everything from wind , hail and rain were not able to be present this year because of the second Covid-19 lockdown which began on Thursday , November 5 .
Victoria Square was totally deserted just before 11am , but , as befits modern tradition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front of the Council House above the main entrance .
Another service was held behind closed doors at Birmingham Cathedral where all of those taking part for a special broadcast online were in position before 10.30am .
Elsewhere across the city centre the roads were deserted with few cars parked on the streets in the Colmore Business District .
Among the few places open were Starbucks at the corner of Victoria Square , Costa Coffee next to Snow Hill Station and Sainbsbury 's on Colmore Row .

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It was the two minute silence for Remembrance Sunday that fell on deaf ears.
Until moments before 11am, there was an air of stillness around Centenary Square.
And, once the official silence was over, calm was restored.
But, just as a bugler began to herald the annual 120 seconds' worth of quiet contemplation in memory of the Fallen, an angle grinder was fired up on the nearby West Midlands Metro works at the other end of Centenary Square.
The Midland Metro Alliance machine continued grinding throughout the period of silence.
A former member of the Irish Guards, Ray Collister MBE said the disturbance was an "unintentional lack of respect" before adding: "It's a shame... such is life."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
But the din was a reminder of how another major event in the same area was disrupted just before lockdown.
During a service to unveil the Commonwealth Games clock in Centenary Square on March 9, the ceremony's speakers were drowned out by workmen rebuilding the front of Symphony Hall.
After the Remembrance Day service, BirminghamLive went in search of Metro workers on Broad Street.
One man wearing an orange hi-viz outfit said he was working for another company on traffic duty - and had already been mistaken for a Metro work by one man wanting to complain.
I was directed to the middle of Broad Street where there was nobody working, even though several generators were still running.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
One Metro worker said: "One person has already complained to me about the noise.
"I am sorry for the disturbance, but we were not told about it."
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Metro for a comment about why the workforce were seemingly not told about the two minute silence on Remembrance Sunday.
Had the Birmingham German Christmas Market not been cancelled on September 9, it would not have opened until after the services following last year's example.
Birmingham City Council’s website today said: “While there will be no public event in the city centre, people looking to remember the Fallen will be able to watch a live streamed Service of Remembrance from Birmingham Cathedral (St Philip’s) on November 8 at 10.45am.”
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Noise was 'unintentional lack of respect'
Tamworth-based Ray Collister MBE served in the Irish Guards for 25 years.
He was at the front of the gathering for the two-minute silence outside of the Hall of Memory.
Sitting in his wheelchair, father-of-two Ray, 63, said afterwards: "(The noise) is disrespectful, but I don't think it was intentionally done.
"It's just that somebody didn't tell the (workers) it was 11 o'clock.
"Unfortunately as time goes on, more people have less respect and that's the way it's going to be as time goes on.
"It's a shame. It's a total lack of respect, but such is life."
Why Ray had to be present
The Irish Guards was formed on April 1, 1900 by Queen Victoria 'in recognition of the many acts of courage and bravery performed by Irish regiments during the Second Boer War.
"Somebody has got to keep the candle burning and each generation passes it on to the next generation," said Ray.
"It's a lot easier for soldiers to do it, because we know what it's all about.
"For civilians who have nobody in the Army, it's a bit more difficult to understand how important it is to remember those who have Fallen in conflicts.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"The government gave us permission to come out, but I think we would have come out no matter what.
"It's not just about servicemen who have died in action, it's those who have killed themselves since of PTSD.
"We had a young guy (who killed himself) last week, so it's quite poignant at this stage that we do show our respect.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"No matter what, we would have turned up.
"We wouldn't have brought everybody out, that's why just three of us came to show our respects and lay the wreath."
Asked if he would serve his time all over again, Ray added: "You can't have regrets in life, you can't go backwards.
"It's a fantastic life, it's not for everybody but it's something you enjoy.
"The main thing about the Army is that wherever you are it's your friends, your mates who you serve with and the people you see is the most important thing.
"My regiment, like most infantry regiments, tends to be a family regiment, so you look after each other."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
The scene today
A small, socially-distanced gathering of people waiting to pay their respects to the Fallen stood in an arc around the Paradise side of the Hall of Memory.
Built in Centenary Square from 1922-25, the hall was upgraded to Grade I listed status in 2014 in memory of 12,320 men local men who fell in the First World War while 35,000 returned home disabled.
Given the remarkably mild weather, it was a shame the surviving older Second World War veterans who normally brave everything from wind, hail and rain were not able to be present this year because of the second Covid-19 lockdown which began on Thursday, November 5.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Victoria Square was totally deserted just before 11am, but, as befits modern tradition, there were two giant Poppies on the front of the Council House above the main entrance.
Another service was held behind closed doors at Birmingham Cathedral where all of those taking part for a special broadcast online were in position before 10.30am.
Elsewhere across the city centre the roads were deserted with few cars parked on the streets in the Colmore Business District.
Among the few places open were Starbucks at the corner of Victoria Square, Costa Coffee next to Snow Hill Station and Sainbsbury's on Colmore Row.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Nuno gives his verdict on Wolves VAR drama vs Leicester City

Nuno Espirito Santo has been left frustrated by VAR once again after Leicester City defeated his Wolves team with a controversially awarded penalty .
Rookie defender Max Kilman was adjudged to have handled Dennis Praet ’ s cross in the 14th minute and Jamie Vardy beat Rui Patricio from 12 yards .
Leicester were awarded a more clear-cut penalty later in the half but Patricio got the better of Vardy on that occasion .
Wolves ’ players were furious with Anthony Taylor ’ s decision after the referee had initially signalled for a Leicester corner before checking on the VAR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at half-time when Sky Sports showed footage inside Stockley Park ’ s control room which appeared to show two VAR officials unable to agree on the decision .
“ I haven ’ t seen the images from where I ’ m standing , ” said Nuno .
“ It ’ s very hard to judge the work of the referees .
Anthony saw it on the screen .
“ It ’ s difficult to coach a player and tell him that he must put his arms away .
That would create unbalance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair , consistent decisions and this is not happening .
Week in , week out , we see different things .
Until they get it right we ’ ll be talking about it over and over again .
We have enough problems already in football.
” This was the third VAR decision which has gone against Wolves in their last three matches against the Foxes .
Leander Dendoncker and Willy Boly had goals controversially ruled out in the fixtures last season .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has been left frustrated by VAR once again after Leicester City defeated his Wolves team with a controversially awarded penalty.
Rookie defender Max Kilman was adjudged to have handled Dennis Praet’s cross in the 14th minute and Jamie Vardy beat Rui Patricio from 12 yards. Leicester were awarded a more clear-cut penalty later in the half but Patricio got the better of Vardy on that occasion.
Wolves’ players were furious with Anthony Taylor’s decision after the referee had initially signalled for a Leicester corner before checking on the VAR monitor pitchside.
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Wolves’ fury increased at half-time when Sky Sports showed footage inside Stockley Park’s control room which appeared to show two VAR officials unable to agree on the decision.
“I haven’t seen the images from where I’m standing,” said Nuno. “It’s very hard to judge the work of the referees. Anthony saw it on the screen.
“It’s difficult to coach a player and tell him that he must put his arms away. That would create unbalance.
“What we expect from VAR is fair, consistent decisions and this is not happening. Week in, week out, we see different things. Until they get it right we’ll be talking about it over and over again. We have enough problems already in football.”
This was the third VAR decision which has gone against Wolves in their last three matches against the Foxes. Leander Dendoncker and Willy Boly had goals controversially ruled out in the fixtures last season.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Wolves player ratings as several struggle in Leicester defeat

A contentious Jamie Vardy penalty inflicted a first Premier League defeat since September on Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Vardy ’ s 15th minute spot-kick was enough to hand Leicester City all three points at the King Power Stadium to end Wolves ’ four-match unbeaten run .
The Foxes striker had another penalty saved by Rui Patricio in a dramatic opening 45 minutes but Wolves couldn ’ t take advantage of their goalkeeper ’ s heroics .
Anthony Taylor gave Leicester their first spot-kick after just 14 minutes with Max Kilman adjudged to have handled Dennis Praet ’ s cross .
Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind after a quick stroll over to the VAR monitor at the side of the field .
Vardy made no mistake and sent Patricio the wrong way to give the hosts an early lead .
Wolves were left feeling aggrieved by the decision but they had no complaints about the second penalty Taylor awarded against them .
Rayan Ait-Nouri , who kept his place at left wing-back despite Marcal ’ s return to fitness , clattered into James Justin in a rash attempt to make up for his earlier lapse in concentration to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Patricio came up trumps for Wolves to keep Vardy ’ s second penalty out five minutes before half-time .
It acted as a little boost for Wolves and they improved in the minutes before the interval without ever looking like breaching Kasper Schmeichel ’ s goal .
Wolves opened Leicester up for the first time just after half-time with Raul Jimenez playing in Nelson Semedo down the right .
He squared first time for Daniel Podence but Foxes defender Wesley Fofana recovered extremely well to prevent the Portuguese from netting for Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks to Pedro Neto ’ s persistence on the edge of the box to win a free-kick .
Ruben Neves lifted it over the bar .
Neves produced a far better effort after being teed up by Semedo but Schmeichel matched it with a stunning save .
This was Wolves ’ best spell of pressure in the match and a cross from the left evaded Willy Boly to find Leander Dendoncker unmarked at the far post only for the Belgian to prod wide .
Leicester had chances on the counter-attack as Wolves pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harvey Barnes finishing the game with a last-ditch challenge .
But Leicester were able to hang on to a victory which put them top of the Premier League table .
Patricio kept Wolves in it with another outstanding penalty save , following on from some impressive spot-kick success last season .
He delivered in a big moment to give his team the chance to right the wrongs of their first half display .
Covered Coady well and prevented Vardy from exploiting the space behind him and Semedo .
Enjoyed another tussle with Vardy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of one-v-one situations .
He was helped by Wolves playing very deep to guard against Vardy ’ s pace .
Sky Sports ’ footage shows two officials in the VAR control room at Stockley Park unable to come to an agreement on Leicester ’ s early penalty , so Kilman can count himself extremely unlucky .
In truth the defender stood no chance of getting his arm out of the way in time .
The way Kilman reacted will have no doubt pleased Nuno with the defender rarely putting a foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ block to prevent Barnes from killing the game .
Semedo was one of Wolves ’ most dangerous players going forward on a day where they created very little to worry their hosts .
He showed a different side to his game once Traore came on to play on the inside of his winger .
He missed Wolves ’ best chance of the game but he clearly wasn ’ t expecting it to come over Boly ’ s head .
Dendoncker and Neves competed well in midfield without showing an awful lot of quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season probably explain why Wolves haven ’ t been anywhere near their best yet .
The number eight makes Wolves tick and he ’ s looked far too passive in the early weeks of this season after such an outstanding campaign last term .
We saw the good of Ait-Nouri against Palace last week and today we saw the bad and the ugly .
His positioning in the build-up to Leicester ’ s second penalty was bad , and his attempted recovery challenge on Justin was incredibly ugly .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left side of Wolves ’ defence , where the inexperienced pair of Kilman and Ait-Nouri were positioned , and it worked in the first half .
Ait-Nouri was able to get forward a little bit more frequently in the second half but his delivery was poor .
Neto really struggled at times in the first half and became frustrated that he was having to chase Fuchs and Thomas for large parts of it .
He was putting in such a shift defensively that his quality on the ball in the final third was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won a free-kick with some persistent play on the edge of Leicester ’ s box , but this wasn ’ t the game he wanted to end an excellent week for him personally .
Leicester are one of the few Premier League teams Jimenez hasn ’ t scored against and his wait for a goal against them goes on .
His link-up play was n't bad , particularly with Semedo on the right , but he was n't able to combine with Neto and Podence .
The little Portuguese drifted across the forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ball but couldn ’ t find those pockets of space where he ’ s so dangerous .
Podence had one chance to net at the beginning of the second half but was denied by an excellent recovery challenge from Fofana .
Managed to whip a few decent crosses in but Leicester were more than happy for him to and defended them easily .
Wasn ’ t able to offer much more than Ait-Nouri going forward in the final 15 .
Headed over in a rare cameo for the £35million signing .

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A contentious Jamie Vardy penalty inflicted a first Premier League defeat since September on Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Vardy’s 15th minute spot-kick was enough to hand Leicester City all three points at the King Power Stadium to end Wolves’ four-match unbeaten run.
The Foxes striker had another penalty saved by Rui Patricio in a dramatic opening 45 minutes but Wolves couldn’t take advantage of their goalkeeper’s heroics.
Anthony Taylor gave Leicester their first spot-kick after just 14 minutes with Max Kilman adjudged to have handled Dennis Praet’s cross.
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Taylor initially awarded a corner but changed his mind after a quick stroll over to the VAR monitor at the side of the field. Vardy made no mistake and sent Patricio the wrong way to give the hosts an early lead.
Wolves were left feeling aggrieved by the decision but they had no complaints about the second penalty Taylor awarded against them.
Rayan Ait-Nouri, who kept his place at left wing-back despite Marcal’s return to fitness, clattered into James Justin in a rash attempt to make up for his earlier lapse in concentration to allow the Leicester man in behind.
But Patricio came up trumps for Wolves to keep Vardy’s second penalty out five minutes before half-time. It acted as a little boost for Wolves and they improved in the minutes before the interval without ever looking like breaching Kasper Schmeichel’s goal.
Wolves opened Leicester up for the first time just after half-time with Raul Jimenez playing in Nelson Semedo down the right. He squared first time for Daniel Podence but Foxes defender Wesley Fofana recovered extremely well to prevent the Portuguese from netting for Wolves.
Another chance arrived for the visitors thanks to Pedro Neto’s persistence on the edge of the box to win a free-kick. Ruben Neves lifted it over the bar.
Neves produced a far better effort after being teed up by Semedo but Schmeichel matched it with a stunning save.
This was Wolves’ best spell of pressure in the match and a cross from the left evaded Willy Boly to find Leander Dendoncker unmarked at the far post only for the Belgian to prod wide.
Leicester had chances on the counter-attack as Wolves pushed forward and Kilman did brilliantly to prevent Harvey Barnes finishing the game with a last-ditch challenge.
But Leicester were able to hang on to a victory which put them top of the Premier League table.
Here’s how we rated Wolves’ players…
Rui Patricio 7
Patricio kept Wolves in it with another outstanding penalty save, following on from some impressive spot-kick success last season.
He delivered in a big moment to give his team the chance to right the wrongs of their first half display.
Willy Boly 6
Covered Coady well and prevented Vardy from exploiting the space behind him and Semedo.
Conor Coady 6
Enjoyed another tussle with Vardy and did well against the striker in a couple of one-v-one situations. He was helped by Wolves playing very deep to guard against Vardy’s pace.
Max Kilman 6
Sky Sports’ footage shows two officials in the VAR control room at Stockley Park unable to come to an agreement on Leicester’s early penalty, so Kilman can count himself extremely unlucky. In truth the defender stood no chance of getting his arm out of the way in time.
The way Kilman reacted will have no doubt pleased Nuno with the defender rarely putting a foot wrong from thereon. Made a goal-saving block to prevent Barnes from killing the game.
Nelson Semedo 6
Semedo was one of Wolves’ most dangerous players going forward on a day where they created very little to worry their hosts.
He showed a different side to his game once Traore came on to play on the inside of his winger.
Leander Dendoncker 6
He missed Wolves’ best chance of the game but he clearly wasn’t expecting it to come over Boly’s head. Dendoncker and Neves competed well in midfield without showing an awful lot of quality at times.
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Ruben Neves 5
Neves’ average performances this season probably explain why Wolves haven’t been anywhere near their best yet. The number eight makes Wolves tick and he’s looked far too passive in the early weeks of this season after such an outstanding campaign last term.
Rayan Ait-Nouri 4
We saw the good of Ait-Nouri against Palace last week and today we saw the bad and the ugly. His positioning in the build-up to Leicester’s second penalty was bad, and his attempted recovery challenge on Justin was incredibly ugly.
It was a clear ploy by Leicester to target the left side of Wolves’ defence, where the inexperienced pair of Kilman and Ait-Nouri were positioned, and it worked in the first half.
Ait-Nouri was able to get forward a little bit more frequently in the second half but his delivery was poor.
Pedro Neto 5
Neto really struggled at times in the first half and became frustrated that he was having to chase Fuchs and Thomas for large parts of it. He was putting in such a shift defensively that his quality on the ball in the final third was poor.
He improved after half-time and won a free-kick with some persistent play on the edge of Leicester’s box, but this wasn’t the game he wanted to end an excellent week for him personally.
Raul Jimenez 5
Leicester are one of the few Premier League teams Jimenez hasn’t scored against and his wait for a goal against them goes on.
His link-up play wasn't bad, particularly with Semedo on the right, but he wasn't able to combine with Neto and Podence.
Daniel Podence 5
The little Portuguese drifted across the forward line in a desperate attempt to get on the ball but couldn’t find those pockets of space where he’s so dangerous.
Podence had one chance to net at the beginning of the second half but was denied by an excellent recovery challenge from Fofana.
SUBS
Adama Traore (for Podence, 60) 6
Managed to whip a few decent crosses in but Leicester were more than happy for him to and defended them easily.
Marcal (for Ait-Nouri, 76) 5
Wasn’t able to offer much more than Ait-Nouri going forward in the final 15.
Fabio Silva (for Neto, 79) 5
Headed over in a rare cameo for the £35million signing.
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birminghammail--2020-11-08--Nine things Welsh people can do the English can't from Monday

In England , we are still in the midst of a second lockdown due to the massive surge of coronavirus cases .
The restrictions , which came into place on November 5 , will end on December 2 meaning that non-essential shops are now closed .
However Wales has been in its own `` firebreak lockdown '' since October 23 and it is set to end of November 9 .
Obviously there will be a whole heap of new things that Welsh people can enjoy compared to England but here are just nine things Welsh people can do tomorrow .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant If you have been missing going to your local then unfortunately Welsh people will be able to enjoy a cool pint before us .
England 's pubs and bars will be closed for a while but they can still do takeaway pints and food .
People in Wales will be able to go on holiday in the country whereas English folks wo n't be able to , reports WalesOnline .
However , people in Wales still wo n't be able to travel abroad and it 's the same for England .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the border to have a holiday in Wales .
Sorry .
Shops in Wales can open tomorrow where as non-essential stores remain closed in England .
Some stores in Wales were blocking non-essential goods where as this does n't seem to be the case in England .
4 .
Get a haircut or go to a beauty salon Barbers , hairdressers and beauty salons can reopen as long as they take `` all reasonable measures to prevent the spread of the virus , '' according to the Welsh Government .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow longer as hairdressers have closed until December .
5 .
Go to the cinema Cinemas in the UK have closed temporarily due to the lockdown for a month but Welsh people will be able to enjoy watching their favourite films once more .
At least we still have Netflix .
6 .
Go to the gym All sports and leisure facilities in Wales can reopen which also means gyms .
However , they will have to stay closed in England to the anger of some gym-goers and gym owners .
Recently there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who stayed open despite the lockdown and was arrested .
Marriages in England have been halted for the month due to the second lockdown .
However , Welsh people will be able to invite friends and family , up to a maximum of 15 people .
In England , you can get married but only if one of those getting married is seriously ill and not expected to recover , known as a 'deathbed wedding ' .
8 .
Meet more than one person In England , you can only meet with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space .
But in Wales , you can meet more than four people for an `` organised activity '' .
People in Wales will be able to restart their driving lessons after the lockdown has ended however , driving lessons and tests have been paused in England until the end of this month .

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In England, we are still in the midst of a second lockdown due to the massive surge of coronavirus cases.
The restrictions, which came into place on November 5, will end on December 2 meaning that non-essential shops are now closed.
However Wales has been in its own "firebreak lockdown" since October 23 and it is set to end of November 9.
Obviously there will be a whole heap of new things that Welsh people can enjoy compared to England but here are just nine things Welsh people can do tomorrow.
1. Go to a pub or restaurant
If you have been missing going to your local then unfortunately Welsh people will be able to enjoy a cool pint before us.
England's pubs and bars will be closed for a while but they can still do takeaway pints and food.
2. Go on holiday
People in Wales will be able to go on holiday in the country whereas English folks won't be able to, reports WalesOnline.
However, people in Wales still won't be able to travel abroad and it's the same for England. You also won't be able to go over the border to have a holiday in Wales. Sorry.
3. Go shopping for non-essential goods
Shops in Wales can open tomorrow where as non-essential stores remain closed in England.
Some stores in Wales were blocking non-essential goods where as this doesn't seem to be the case in England.
4. Get a haircut or go to a beauty salon
Barbers, hairdressers and beauty salons can reopen as long as they take "all reasonable measures to prevent the spread of the virus," according to the Welsh Government.
However, England will have to let their locks grow longer as hairdressers have closed until December.
5. Go to the cinema
Cinemas in the UK have closed temporarily due to the lockdown for a month but Welsh people will be able to enjoy watching their favourite films once more.
At least we still have Netflix.
6. Go to the gym
All sports and leisure facilities in Wales can reopen which also means gyms.
However, they will have to stay closed in England to the anger of some gym-goers and gym owners. Recently there was a gym owner in the UK who stayed open despite the lockdown and was arrested.
7. Get married - sort of
Marriages in England have been halted for the month due to the second lockdown.
However, Welsh people will be able to invite friends and family, up to a maximum of 15 people. In England, you can get married but only if one of those getting married is seriously ill and not expected to recover, known as a 'deathbed wedding'.
8. Meet more than one person
In England, you can only meet with one person outside your home in an outdoor space.
But in Wales, you can meet more than four people for an "organised activity".
9. Restart driving lesson and book a test
People in Wales will be able to restart their driving lessons after the lockdown has ended however, driving lessons and tests have been paused in England until the end of this month.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--GBBO applications are open - here's how you can apply

The Great British Bake Off is well-underway and it 's keeping many of us sane as some Brits are still in the midst of a lockdown .
Every year , the best ameteur bakers in the country come together to see if they can crown themselves the best on the Channel 4 show .
And unfortunately , Lottie had to say goodbye in the latest show which caused quite a bit of an outrage .
But if you think you can do better , the good news is the applications are open once again .
But how on earth do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror , we have listed how you could be the next baking star in 2021. Who is eligible for The Great British Bake Off ?
To be in with a shot at winning the lucrative glass cake stand , you must be at least 16 years of age on January 1 2021 and a UK resident - including of the Channel Islands and Isle of Man .
You 've also got to be very good at baking , but never have been employed as a baker , cook or chef - and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income from cooking professionally or commercially .
Oh , and anyone who has recently worked for Channel 4 or Love Productions - or has a friend or close relative who does - is sadly banned from applying .
Bizarrely , you also ca n't have any NVQ , BTEC or any equivalent professional qualification in baking , cooking , food production , food preparation or catering , unless you studied for it more than 10 years ago .
You must also be free for every single filming day required , which is usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself available for extra filming for shows like An Extra Slice .
Filming days will be confirmed to successful applicants .
Have a read of all the rules here .
When does the application close ?
You 've got just under a month to get your application in - the deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday December 6 2020 .
How to apply for Bake Off 2021 ?
There 's a website dedicated to talking you through the application process .
You can either submit it online , or request a form be posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or calling 0207 067 4837 with your full name , address ( including postcode ) and telephone number .
Remember the deadline is December 6 , so bear that in mind if you 're applying by post .

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The Great British Bake Off is well-underway and it's keeping many of us sane as some Brits are still in the midst of a lockdown.
Every year, the best ameteur bakers in the country come together to see if they can crown themselves the best on the Channel 4 show.
And unfortunately, Lottie had to say goodbye in the latest show which caused quite a bit of an outrage.
But if you think you can do better, the good news is the applications are open once again. But how on earth do you enter?
Well thanks to the Mirror, we have listed how you could be the next baking star in 2021.
Who is eligible for The Great British Bake Off?
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To be in with a shot at winning the lucrative glass cake stand, you must be at least 16 years of age on January 1 2021 and a UK resident - including of the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
You've also got to be very good at baking, but never have been employed as a baker, cook or chef - and you can't earn your main source of income from cooking professionally or commercially. Oh, and anyone who has recently worked for Channel 4 or Love Productions - or has a friend or close relative who does - is sadly banned from applying.
Bizarrely, you also can't have any NVQ, BTEC or any equivalent professional qualification in baking, cooking, food production, food preparation or catering, unless you studied for it more than 10 years ago.
You must also be free for every single filming day required, which is usually between April and August, and make yourself available for extra filming for shows like An Extra Slice. Filming days will be confirmed to successful applicants.
Have a read of all the rules here.
When does the application close?
You've got just under a month to get your application in - the deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday December 6 2020.
How to apply for Bake Off 2021?
There's a website dedicated to talking you through the application process. You can either submit it online, or request a form be posted to you by emailing applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk or calling 0207 067 4837 with your full name, address (including postcode) and telephone number.
Remember the deadline is December 6, so bear that in mind if you're applying by post.
Good luck!


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Roy Keane explains what Nuno Espirito Santo needs to do to improve Wolves

Roy Keane believes Wolves are not 'exciting ' enough - and need to be 'braver ' if they want to get to the next level .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's men have established themselves as a top-10 side in the Premier League since winning promotion in 2018 .
They have finished seventh in the table for the past two seasons , while making a solid start to the 2020-21 campaign , taking 13 points from their opening seven games .
Manchester United legend Keane has been impressed by Wolves ' rise , though offered some advice on what he thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach the next level .
`` They 've done brilliantly in the last two or three years , they have recruited well , '' Keane told Sky Sports ahead of Sunday 's clash with Leicester City .
`` I think the question is : 'Can they go to the next level ? '
That 's trying to get nearer to the top four , can they win a cup ?
They 're rock-solid at the back , the way they 're set up , but they do n't score enough goals .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exciting enough or clinical enough .
`` They need to score more goals if they want to go to the next level .
Maybe that 's being a bit braver because sometimes there 's an obsession , no matter what the score is where teams are set in their ways .
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Raul Jimenez - with four - was the only player to have found the net more than once .

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Roy Keane believes Wolves are not 'exciting' enough - and need to be 'braver' if they want to get to the next level.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men have established themselves as a top-10 side in the Premier League since winning promotion in 2018. They have finished seventh in the table for the past two seasons, while making a solid start to the 2020-21 campaign, taking 13 points from their opening seven games.
Manchester United legend Keane has been impressed by Wolves' rise, though offered some advice on what he thinks they need to do in order to reach the next level.
"They've done brilliantly in the last two or three years, they have recruited well," Keane told Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's clash with Leicester City.
"I think the question is: 'Can they go to the next level?' That's trying to get nearer to the top four, can they win a cup? They're rock-solid at the back, the way they're set up, but they don't score enough goals. When you watch them, they're not exciting enough or clinical enough.
"They need to score more goals if they want to go to the next level. Maybe that's being a bit braver because sometimes there's an obsession, no matter what the score is where teams are set in their ways.
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"Maybe being a bit more ambitious in some of the games and a bit more clinical."
Wolves scored eight goals in seven league outings before the Leicester game, while conceding the same number. Raul Jimenez - with four - was the only player to have found the net more than once.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Arsenal vs Aston Villa live stream, channel & how to watch Sky Sports Box Office

Aston Villa will be hoping to end their two-match losing run when they head to Arsenal tonight .
Dean Smith 's men have lost 4-3 and 3-0 in their last couple of matches , to Southampton and Leeds United respectively , ending a 100 per cent start to the new campaign .
However , Villa can settle a few nerves before the November international break with a positive result in North London .
They 'll have to be on top form to get a positive result off Mikel Arteta 's Arsenal , though , with tonight 's opponents gunning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The match is on television but not part of Sky Sports or BT Sport subscriptions for it is on the Sky Box Office platform .
Here 's everything you need to know about how to watch tonight 's game ...
When is the game ?
The match takes place on Sunday , November 8 , with kick-off at 7.15pm .
It 's part of a stacked Sunday of Premier League action with West Bromwich Albion losing to Tottenham Hotspur earlier on , Leicester City-Wolves at 2pm and Man City against Liverpool kicking-off at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Emirates Stadium , although there will be no fans in attendance .
Is it on TV ?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office .
That means that fans will be expected to pay a one-off fee of £14.95 in order to be able to watch the game live on TV .
Villa are sweating over the fitness of Bertrand Traore ( groin ) after the winger hobbled off just 29 minutes into his Premier League debut for Villa on Sunday against Southampton .
`` He felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at him and we 'll see how bad it is , '' explained Smith .
`` I do n't think it 's really serious otherwise he would n't have carried on .
It was serious enough for him to come off , that 's for sure . ''
Elsewhere , Kortney Hause is back in contention but he 's likely to miss out on being named amongst Villa 's subs , though .
Tom Heaton and Wesley are still a way off returning to first-team action after their respective knee ligament injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's men have a Europa League encounter with Norwegian side Molde on Thursday at the Emirates .
The two sides have both won their opening group matches .
Arsenal played an experimental XI vs Dundalk in their last Europa League fixture last week .
Arsenal will , though , continue to be without David Luiz ( thigh ) and Pablo Mari ( ligament damage ) .
Calum Chambers is back in training while the game against Villa will be too soon for Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli .
Villa lost a thrilling five-goal encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .
John McGinn had put Villa ahead after just 20 minutes before Nicolas Pepe scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 .
Wesley then poked home for Villa before Calum Chambers and a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang free-kick made it 3-2 .
The two sides last met during Project Restart in July where Villa triumphed thanks to a goal by Trezeguet to continue their momentum towards final-day survival .

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Aston Villa will be hoping to end their two-match losing run when they head to Arsenal tonight.
Dean Smith's men have lost 4-3 and 3-0 in their last couple of matches, to Southampton and Leeds United respectively, ending a 100 per cent start to the new campaign.
However, Villa can settle a few nerves before the November international break with a positive result in North London.
They'll have to be on top form to get a positive result off Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, though, with tonight's opponents gunning for a fourth win on the spin.
The match is on television but not part of Sky Sports or BT Sport subscriptions for it is on the Sky Box Office platform.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch tonight's game...
When is the game?
The match takes place on Sunday, November 8, with kick-off at 7.15pm.
It's part of a stacked Sunday of Premier League action with West Bromwich Albion losing to Tottenham Hotspur earlier on, Leicester City-Wolves at 2pm and Man City against Liverpool kicking-off at 4.30pm.
The game will be played at the Emirates Stadium, although there will be no fans in attendance.
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Is it on TV?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
That means that fans will be expected to pay a one-off fee of £14.95 in order to be able to watch the game live on TV.
Team news
Villa are sweating over the fitness of Bertrand Traore (groin) after the winger hobbled off just 29 minutes into his Premier League debut for Villa on Sunday against Southampton.
"He felt his groin so the medical staff will look at him and we'll see how bad it is," explained Smith. "I don't think it's really serious otherwise he wouldn't have carried on. It was serious enough for him to come off, that's for sure."
Elsewhere, Kortney Hause is back in contention but he's likely to miss out on being named amongst Villa's subs, though. Tom Heaton and Wesley are still a way off returning to first-team action after their respective knee ligament injuries.
As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's men have a Europa League encounter with Norwegian side Molde on Thursday at the Emirates. The two sides have both won their opening group matches. Arsenal played an experimental XI vs Dundalk in their last Europa League fixture last week.
Arsenal will, though, continue to be without David Luiz (thigh) and Pablo Mari (ligament damage). Calum Chambers is back in training while the game against Villa will be too soon for Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli.
What happened last time?
Villa lost a thrilling five-goal encounter with 10-man Arsenal at the Emirates last September. John McGinn had put Villa ahead after just 20 minutes before Nicolas Pepe scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1. Wesley then poked home for Villa before Calum Chambers and a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang free-kick made it 3-2.
The two sides last met during Project Restart in July where Villa triumphed thanks to a goal by Trezeguet to continue their momentum towards final-day survival.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Pair injured - one seriously - crash that closed M6

A man and woman have been taken to hospital following a crash on the motorway .
In the early hours of this morning ( November 8 ) , two vehicles collided at junction 10 of the M6 .
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4am and Highways England closed the carriageway for several hours .
Medics treated a man and woman following the crash and both were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening .
Police have said the woman is in a serious but stable condition .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-vehicle collision at junction 10 of the M6 motorway at around 4am this morning ( November 8 ) .
`` A man and a woman were taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening .
`` The woman ’ s condition is described as serious but stable .
`` The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours but has since reopened .
`` Anyone with any information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log number 484 of November 8 @ @

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A man and woman have been taken to hospital following a crash on the motorway.
In the early hours of this morning (November 8), two vehicles collided at junction 10 of the M6.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4am and Highways England closed the carriageway for several hours.
Medics treated a man and woman following the crash and both were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have said the woman is in a serious but stable condition.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to a two-vehicle collision at junction 10 of the M6 motorway at around 4am this morning (November 8).
"A man and a woman were taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.
"The woman’s condition is described as serious but stable.
"The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours but has since reopened.
"Anyone with any information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log number 484 of November 8."


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Jamie Carragher explains mistake for Wolves penalty as VAR footage emerges

Footage of VAR officials Stuart Atwell and Neil Swarbrick debating Max Kilman 's controversial handball have emerged on Sky Sports , potentially suggesting that Wolves should n't have conceded a penalty against Leicester City .
Kilman was penalised for handball in the first half against Leicester in a decision that left Jamie Carragher bemused .
`` I think if you 're standing there one vs one defending and your arm is outside the silhouette that 's going to be a penalty , '' Carragher told Sky Sports at half-time .
`` As has just been said , we 're watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full speed and he 's running , Kilman , how does he stop his arm ?
`` His arms are pumping as he 's running , how does he stop his left arm coming out ?
You see it there .
He ca n't stop his run and stop his arm , his left hand is going to come out , naturally .
`` You ca n't stop that , it 's just his natural momentum .
I think it 's very harsh . ''
On-field referee Anthony Taylor initially signalled for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kilman , only for VAR official Stuart Atwell to send Taylor to the monitor .
After a brief replay , Taylor then pointed to the penalty spot , which Jamie Vardy tucked away to give the Foxes a 1-0 half-time lead .
However , Sky Sports showed images of Atwell and Swarbrick , who is head of the department for VAR , debating the handball decision at Stockley Park .
After that footage was shown , Carragher said : `` They must still be having the debate we 're having with the running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be telling him he 's made a mistake .
Why else would you go in and explain using that running action if they think they have got it right ? ''

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Footage of VAR officials Stuart Atwell and Neil Swarbrick debating Max Kilman's controversial handball have emerged on Sky Sports, potentially suggesting that Wolves shouldn't have conceded a penalty against Leicester City.
Kilman was penalised for handball in the first half against Leicester in a decision that left Jamie Carragher bemused.
"I think if you're standing there one vs one defending and your arm is outside the silhouette that's going to be a penalty," Carragher told Sky Sports at half-time.
"As has just been said, we're watching in slow motion, if you watch in full speed and he's running, Kilman, how does he stop his arm?
"His arms are pumping as he's running, how does he stop his left arm coming out? You see it there. He can't stop his run and stop his arm, his left hand is going to come out, naturally.
"You can't stop that, it's just his natural momentum. I think it's very harsh."
On-field referee Anthony Taylor initially signalled for a corner kick after the ball struck Kilman, only for VAR official Stuart Atwell to send Taylor to the monitor.
After a brief replay, Taylor then pointed to the penalty spot, which Jamie Vardy tucked away to give the Foxes a 1-0 half-time lead.
However, Sky Sports showed images of Atwell and Swarbrick, who is head of the department for VAR, debating the handball decision at Stockley Park.
After that footage was shown, Carragher said: "They must still be having the debate we're having with the running action.
"I think he might be telling him he's made a mistake. Why else would you go in and explain using that running action if they think they have got it right?"


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Spurs fans agree with Jose Mourinho about West Brom after Harry Kane late show

West Bromwich Albion have been praised by Tottenham Hotspur fans after Harry Kane 's late goal earned Jose Mourinho 's side a gritty win at The Hawthorns .
Albion , still winless in the Premier League this season , were downed by Spurs ' captain when he stooped to head home with two minutes of the match remaining .
Kane got between Kyle Bartley and Dara O'Shea to nod home Matt Doherty 's cross .
Slaven Bilic 's West Brom followed up Monday 's 2-0 reverse to Fulham , a disappointing performance , with a more spirited showing in B71 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full of praise for under-pressure Bilic pre-match - was complimentary of Albion after the game and said his side were made to work hard for a victory that puts them second in the Premier League at the time of writing .
`` The performance , I would start by talking about West Bromwich 's performance .
They made us play in the way we did .
Defensively they played very well , '' Mourinho said. ''
When I read Slaven 's press conference pre match , I knew their team would be there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match .
They gave us a very good match .
`` We could n't find lots of spaces to play or create lots of chances .
Towards the end they started to drop , and we needed a striker to change the dynamic , to give them a new problem .
`` Their centre backs were fixed on our front three , so Vinicius gave us something different .
I have to feel sorry for them , because they fought very hard for a point . ''
And Spurs ' fans backed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
`` Credit where it 's due : West Brom were resolute , '' one fan said .
`` West Brom won ’ t lose many if they play like that every week , '' another added while a third supporter said : `` I thought West Brom played good today .
They were constantly in every Spurs face and played aggressively . ''
`` Unlucky West Brom , they definitely do n't deserve to go home with nothing after that ! ''
said a fourth fan .
`` WBA are decent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a real game , '' added another .

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West Bromwich Albion have been praised by Tottenham Hotspur fans after Harry Kane's late goal earned Jose Mourinho's side a gritty win at The Hawthorns.
Albion, still winless in the Premier League this season, were downed by Spurs' captain when he stooped to head home with two minutes of the match remaining.
Kane got between Kyle Bartley and Dara O'Shea to nod home Matt Doherty's cross.
Slaven Bilic 's West Brom followed up Monday's 2-0 reverse to Fulham, a disappointing performance, with a more spirited showing in B71.
Indeed Mourinho - who had been full of praise for under-pressure Bilic pre-match - was complimentary of Albion after the game and said his side were made to work hard for a victory that puts them second in the Premier League at the time of writing.
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"The performance, I would start by talking about West Bromwich's performance. They made us play in the way we did. Defensively they played very well," Mourinho said.
" When I read Slaven's press conference pre match, I knew their team would be there for him to give us a difficult match. They gave us a very good match.
"We couldn't find lots of spaces to play or create lots of chances. Towards the end they started to drop, and we needed a striker to change the dynamic, to give them a new problem.
"Their centre backs were fixed on our front three, so Vinicius gave us something different. I have to feel sorry for them, because they fought very hard for a point."
And Spurs' fans backed up their manager in their assessments of the game.
"Credit where it's due: West Brom were resolute," one fan said.
"West Brom won’t lose many if they play like that every week," another added while a third supporter said: "I thought West Brom played good today. They were constantly in every Spurs face and played aggressively."
"Unlucky West Brom, they definitely don't deserve to go home with nothing after that!" said a fourth fan.
"WBA are decent and fresh - bound to give us a real game," added another.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Bilic's message for his Albion players after galling Spurs defeat

Slaven Bilic accepts that his West Brom players will be disappointed after the galling defeat to Tottenham Hotspur - but he looked beyond the result and has demanded the level of performance continues moving forwards .
Albion , for large periods of the game , were more than a match for a Spurs side who went top of the league at 2pm on Sunday , but they failed to take advantage of their positive play and were duly punished by the razor sharp Harry Kane in the closing stages of the encounter .
It ’ s their eighth match of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance a win remains elusive .
Bilic , though , is quite insistent that a victory is around the corner if they can apply those standards against the lesser sides in the division .
“ Our dressing room is very disappointed .
I told them yeah , you can be disappointed .
This game showed us everything , but we have to make this the standard , ” he admitted .
“ I like using the word ‘ crazy ’ .
Crazy organised , crazy aware in every second of every minute of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , then we ’ ll have a genuine chance to do what we want to do - and that ’ s to stay up in the league .
“ If you have chances against a good team like Spurs then definitely we ’ ll have chances in every game .
At the same time , very disappointed with the result because we were so close but very positive about the performance.
” From the off at The Hawthorns , Albion took the game to their high quality opponents , who lined up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gareth Bale and Heung-min Son .
Indeed returning Welshman Bale was kept quiet throughout , and Kane resorted to dropping deep in order to see the ball , such was the dogged and determined display of the Baggies ’ defence and midfield .
With a little more luck , they ’ d have taken the lead themselves , through one of Karlan Grant , or Darnell Furlong or even the excellent Conor Gallagher , but they didn ’ t capitalise on their promising spells and suffered a similar fate to the one their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though - this was poles apart compared to the dire showing at Craven Cottage , even if the outcome was the same .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Play Store and App Store “ We were aggressive .
When the people see the performance at Fulham , after we conceded the second goal because we also started well there , and at Southampton , they gave their best even then , ” Bilic continued .
“ But there ’ s something in between doing your best and being crazy determined and focused and to do it in every second of every game .
That ’ s exactly what we have to do .
“ I told the guys after Burnley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Fulham and after today - this being organised and looking for every situation in the game as an opportunity to do something - whether to defend , or press them - it has to be out standard.
” Albion were without key pair Matheus Pereira and Branislav Ivanovic after both players tested positive for coronavirus in the week , yet Bilic was pleased with how his side fared in their absence .
“ It was difficult , ” he added .
“ We played well , don ’ t get me wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us .
At the same time , we found out on Wednesday so we had time to prepare the team without them.
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Slaven Bilic accepts that his West Brom players will be disappointed after the galling defeat to Tottenham Hotspur - but he looked beyond the result and has demanded the level of performance continues moving forwards.
Albion, for large periods of the game, were more than a match for a Spurs side who went top of the league at 2pm on Sunday, but they failed to take advantage of their positive play and were duly punished by the razor sharp Harry Kane in the closing stages of the encounter.
It’s their eighth match of the season and despite the improvement in performance a win remains elusive. Bilic, though, is quite insistent that a victory is around the corner if they can apply those standards against the lesser sides in the division.
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“Our dressing room is very disappointed. I told them yeah, you can be disappointed. This game showed us everything, but we have to make this the standard,” he admitted.
“I like using the word ‘crazy’. Crazy organised, crazy aware in every second of every minute of every game. If we play like this, then we’ll have a genuine chance to do what we want to do - and that’s to stay up in the league.
“If you have chances against a good team like Spurs then definitely we’ll have chances in every game. At the same time, very disappointed with the result because we were so close but very positive about the performance.”
From the off at The Hawthorns, Albion took the game to their high quality opponents, who lined up with an attacking triumvirate of Kane, Gareth Bale and Heung-min Son. Indeed returning Welshman Bale was kept quiet throughout, and Kane resorted to dropping deep in order to see the ball, such was the dogged and determined display of the Baggies’ defence and midfield.
With a little more luck, they’d have taken the lead themselves, through one of Karlan Grant, or Darnell Furlong or even the excellent Conor Gallagher, but they didn’t capitalise on their promising spells and suffered a similar fate to the one their experienced at Fulham.
Make no mistake though - this was poles apart compared to the dire showing at Craven Cottage, even if the outcome was the same.
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“We were aggressive. When the people see the performance at Fulham, after we conceded the second goal because we also started well there, and at Southampton, they gave their best even then,” Bilic continued.
“But there’s something in between doing your best and being crazy determined and focused and to do it in every second of every game. That’s exactly what we have to do.
“I told the guys after Burnley, Brighton, Southampton, for different reasons after Fulham and after today - this being organised and looking for every situation in the game as an opportunity to do something - whether to defend, or press them - it has to be out standard.”
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Albion were without key pair Matheus Pereira and Branislav Ivanovic after both players tested positive for coronavirus in the week, yet Bilic was pleased with how his side fared in their absence.
“It was difficult,” he added. “We played well, don’t get me wrong, but it was a big blow for us. At the same time, we found out on Wednesday so we had time to prepare the team without them.”
For all the latest Albion transfer news, gossip and opinion, make sure to visit our dedicated Albion page on BirminghamLive .


birminghammail--2020-11-09--Daughter gets job as care home worker so she can keep seeing dad in lockdown

A dedicated daughter has got a job in a care home - so she can keep seeing her dad through the pandemic .
Nina Ambrose , 49 , was devastated when lockdown rules meant she could n't visit her father Roger , 77 , who moved into a care home in January .
So when she was furloughed from her job , the former Butlins Redcoat applied to volunteer as an activities and events coordinator at her dad 's care home .
Since April she has been doing around three shifts a week at the Chelmsford care home , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dad , who has Alzheimer ’ s disease .
Mum-of-one Nina said : `` Without this my mental health would absolutely have suffered during lockdown .
“ It ’ s lovely and rewarding to do , gives me a routine , and I ’ ve been able to meet residents and staff at a time which has been very isolating for many .
“ Plus I ’ m seeing that everyone ’ s dementia story and journey is different . ''
Former lorry driver Roger has had Alzheimer ’ s disease for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severely in the last six months .
“ It ’ s been very hard , ” said Nina from Writtle in Essex .
`` Dad and I have always been very close , we ’ re like peas in a pod .
`` Dad did a lot of volunteering himself after retiring . ''
Nina , a former entertainer , used to work in culture and communications for Benefit , while supporting her dad to remain at home as long as possible .
He reluctantly moved into Manor Lodge care home in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see him a few times a week , to not at all for five weeks .
So she took up a volunteer job in April when she was furloughed from her job in cosmetics , and is still working at the care home .
Made redundant three weeks ago , she said her work organising activities and events for the residents has made her consider a new career in caring .
She said : `` I love it .
`` It makes the residents so happy , when I go in , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , and they remember all the old songs .
`` Music has such a big impact on people with dementia .
`` I wouldn ’ t have considered doing this job before , but this has absolutely inspired me .
“ I feel I ’ ve got so much to give .
I love to make people happy and make them smile .
`` I ’ d like to spread that joy around as far as I can by working each weekday in five different care homes . ''
Roger turned 77 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cake and a chorus of happy birthday .
He loves art , so Nina buys him pictures of cars and buses you can paint by brushing over water , which she is now able to personally deliver when she works .
Nina is deeply moved her dad ’ s story was selected out of 20 for the Empathy Museum , London .
She documents Roger ’ s journey through illness on her Instagram page @ rantsandbigpants to help others in similar situations .
Before he moved into the care home , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she described how she installed a camera and remotely guided him through making himself a cup of tea .
She said : “ Don ’ t be scared ; it doesn ’ t have to be all doom and gloom .
“ You can tap into what made people happy and the activities they once enjoyed at whatever level they can enjoy them now .
“ I tell Dad the same joke every week and he laughs his head off .
“ People love mine and Dad ’ s story , they love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many fears about what Dad would become but I forewarned myself and these difficult stages are easier for that .
”

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A dedicated daughter has got a job in a care home - so she can keep seeing her dad through the pandemic.
Nina Ambrose, 49, was devastated when lockdown rules meant she couldn't visit her father Roger, 77, who moved into a care home in January.
So when she was furloughed from her job, the former Butlins Redcoat applied to volunteer as an activities and events coordinator at her dad's care home.
Since April she has been doing around three shifts a week at the Chelmsford care home, and after each one she gets to visit her dad, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
Mum-of-one Nina said: "Without this my mental health would absolutely have suffered during lockdown.
“It’s lovely and rewarding to do, gives me a routine, and I’ve been able to meet residents and staff at a time which has been very isolating for many.
“Plus I’m seeing that everyone’s dementia story and journey is different."
Former lorry driver Roger has had Alzheimer’s disease for 12 years, and has declined more severely in the last six months.
“It’s been very hard,” said Nina from Writtle in Essex.
"Dad and I have always been very close, we’re like peas in a pod.
"Dad did a lot of volunteering himself after retiring."
(Image: Nina Ambrose / SWNS)
Nina, a former entertainer, used to work in culture and communications for Benefit, while supporting her dad to remain at home as long as possible.
He reluctantly moved into Manor Lodge care home in January and Nina went from being able to see him a few times a week, to not at all for five weeks.
So she took up a volunteer job in April when she was furloughed from her job in cosmetics, and is still working at the care home.
Made redundant three weeks ago, she said her work organising activities and events for the residents has made her consider a new career in caring.
(Image: Nina Ambrose / SWNS)
She said: "I love it.
"It makes the residents so happy, when I go in, they start clapping and saying, 'sing sing', and they remember all the old songs.
"Music has such a big impact on people with dementia.
"It’s been a massive game changer.
(Image: Nina Ambrose / SWNS)
"I wouldn’t have considered doing this job before, but this has absolutely inspired me.
“I feel I’ve got so much to give. I love to make people happy and make them smile.
"I’d like to spread that joy around as far as I can by working each weekday in five different care homes."
Roger turned 77 on October 6, and they celebrated with cake and a chorus of happy birthday.
He loves art, so Nina buys him pictures of cars and buses you can paint by brushing over water, which she is now able to personally deliver when she works.
Nina is deeply moved her dad’s story was selected out of 20 for the Empathy Museum, London.
She documents Roger’s journey through illness on her Instagram page @rantsandbigpants to help others in similar situations.
Before he moved into the care home, they used tech to preserve his independence, she described how she installed a camera and remotely guided him through making himself a cup of tea.
She said: “Don’t be scared; it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.
“You can tap into what made people happy and the activities they once enjoyed at whatever level they can enjoy them now.
“I tell Dad the same joke every week and he laughs his head off.
“People love mine and Dad’s story, they love that we laugh.
“I had so many fears about what Dad would become but I forewarned myself and these difficult stages are easier for that.”