birminghammail--2020-07-09--Liverpool fans react to Traore and Jimenez transfer suggestion

Liverpool fans have backed Stan Collymore 's suggestion that Wolverhampton Wanderers stars Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez should be on Jurgen Klopp 's shortlist .
Traore has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield during a superb season with Wolves , scoring six goals and providing an incredible 14 assists across all competitions .
His partnership with Raul Jimenez - the pair combining for ten goals - has helped push Nuno Espirito Santo 's side into the fight for Champions League qualification .
Jimenez is similarly said to be of interest to several top clubs across Europe having netted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Wolves have no desire to sell their key players but but Collymore claims both players would improve the Premier League champions .
In his column for the Mirror , the former Reds striker wrote : “ Liverpool should have two Wolves players on their shopping lists this summer – Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore .
“ Troare is the obvious one but Jimenez has settled into the Premier League like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great in the box , attacks crosses exceptionally well , links play and is an all-round eight out of ten in the art of striking .
“ He could provide real competition for Bobby Firmino at Anfield.
” Liverpool fans reacted positively to the suggestion on social media , with one saying : `` Bring him [ Jimenez ] in and dismiss Origi ! ''
`` I would love Jimenez at Liverpool , '' said another .
`` Watched him play at the bar with my dad every week at Benfica , always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third added : `` Jimenez would be a good addition . ''
`` If I was @ LFC I would n't let other big sides get the up on us , '' remarked another fan .
`` I would back # Klopp to sign Adama Traore . ''
A fifth advised : `` Something has to be done & Klopp is changing Liverpool for the better .
The owners need to back Klopp no matter if it ’ s buying Adama or Thiago . ''

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Liverpool fans have backed Stan Collymore's suggestion that Wolverhampton Wanderers stars Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez should be on Jurgen Klopp's shortlist.
Traore has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield during a superb season with Wolves, scoring six goals and providing an incredible 14 assists across all competitions.
His partnership with Raul Jimenez - the pair combining for ten goals - has helped push Nuno Espirito Santo's side into the fight for Champions League qualification.
Jimenez is similarly said to be of interest to several top clubs across Europe having netted 24 times so far this term.
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Wolves have no desire to sell their key players but but Collymore claims both players would improve the Premier League champions.
In his column for the Mirror, the former Reds striker wrote: “Liverpool should have two Wolves players on their shopping lists this summer – Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore.
“Troare is the obvious one but Jimenez has settled into the Premier League like a duck to water. He’s great in the box, attacks crosses exceptionally well, links play and is an all-round eight out of ten in the art of striking.
“He could provide real competition for Bobby Firmino at Anfield.”
Liverpool fans reacted positively to the suggestion on social media, with one saying: "Bring him [Jimenez] in and dismiss Origi!"
"I would love Jimenez at Liverpool," said another. "Watched him play at the bar with my dad every week at Benfica, always been a top player."
A third added: "Jimenez would be a good addition."
"If I was @LFC I wouldn't let other big sides get the up on us," remarked another fan. "I would back #Klopp to sign Adama Traore."
A fifth advised: "Something has to be done & Klopp is changing Liverpool for the better. The owners need to back Klopp no matter if it’s buying Adama or Thiago."


birminghammail--2020-07-09--What next for Blues as Pep walks out? - Your questions answered

Birmingham City are managerless and rudderless once again .
Last night 's depressing defeat to Swansea City at an empty St Andrew 's made it three losses in a row for Blues and hastened Pep Clotet 's departure from the club .
Clotet was set to leave at the end of the season anyway , but a malaise has set in since the club and the coach 's decision to announce that news .
Blues confirmed his premature exit in a brief late night statement .
`` Pep Clotet has this evening left his position as head coach , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to step down at the season ’ s end but it was mutually agreed that he should relinquish the role immediately .
`` The board would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Pep for his efforts during the past two years .
`` We will be making no further comment at this time . ''
Blues might not be commenting , but as the rotating door to the Wast Hills manager 's office continues to spin , Bluenoses have plenty to talk about .
And here is the place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand to lead the debate and to take your questions on our new interactive live blog platform .
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Birmingham City are managerless and rudderless once again.
Last night's depressing defeat to Swansea City at an empty St Andrew's made it three losses in a row for Blues and hastened Pep Clotet's departure from the club.
Clotet was set to leave at the end of the season anyway, but a malaise has set in since the club and the coach's decision to announce that news.
Blues confirmed his premature exit in a brief late night statement.
"Pep Clotet has this evening left his position as head coach," it explained.
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"He was due to step down at the season’s end but it was mutually agreed that he should relinquish the role immediately.
"The board would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Pep for his efforts during the past two years.
"We will be making no further comment at this time."
Blues might not be commenting, but as the rotating door to the Wast Hills manager's office continues to spin, Bluenoses have plenty to talk about.
And here is the place to do it.
Shane Ireland is on hand to lead the debate and to take your questions on our new interactive live blog platform.
All you have to do to take part in sign up in one of two ways.
1) You can click on the silhouette in the top right corner of this piece and you will be prompted to log in. Or...
2) If you try to type in the chat window at the top of the piece you will be prompted to log in that way.
There is certainly plenty to talk about.
Shane will be taking your questions at 12.45pm.
Don't be late, and while you wait, be sure to check out all of the latest content around Birmingham City on the BirminghamLive website. And if the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click here. See you soon.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--John Lewis workers 'heartbroken' as Birmingham and Tamworth stores shut

John Lewis staff have been left `` heartbroken '' over the announcement Birmingham and Tamworth 's stores are shutting permanently .
The permanent closures are part of eight across the country , with other shops in Watford and London set to follow suit .
One worker responded to BirminghamLive breaking the announcement today , revealed : `` I ’ m absolutely heartbroken .
I ’ ve loved my time working here .
Be sad to see it go , love to all my fellow Partners . ''
Another replied : `` These are not just jobs , lives , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city centre . ''
Prior to the pandemic , the eight outlets were already `` financially challenged '' but customers have moved away from stores and towards shopping online faster as a result of coronavirus , John Lewis announced today .
Neil Rami , Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company , said : “ We ’ re incredibly disheartened to hear the news of the John Lewis store closure in Birmingham .
“ The onset of COVID-19 has exacerbated the ongoing difficulties faced by the retail sector and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
It is sad to see that trends in the retail market have affected our region and the survival of an iconic brand like John Lewis – an important part of our city centre fabric and visitor offer .
“ We are hopeful that Birmingham ’ s position as the most significant retail hub outside of London positions the region strongly through this UK-wide period of uncertainty .
“ We are keen to work with John Lewis Partnership and Hammerson to ensure that all possible safeguarding measures are explored in recognition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailers and its employment of local people ” .
The former deputy chief executive of Co-op will be in the position in August after it had been abolished last year as part of greater integration of the John Lewis Partnership .
Dame Sharon White , chair of the partnership , which also owns Waitrose , said : “ As we emerge from the pandemic there is tremendous opportunity for John Lewis to play an even bigger role in people ’ s lives .
I am confident that under Pippa ’ s leadership the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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John Lewis staff have been left "heartbroken" over the announcement Birmingham and Tamworth's stores are shutting permanently.
The permanent closures are part of eight across the country, with other shops in Watford and London set to follow suit.
One worker responded to BirminghamLive breaking the announcement today, revealed: "I’m absolutely heartbroken. I’ve loved my time working here. Be sad to see it go, love to all my fellow Partners."
Another replied: "These are not just jobs, lives, but leave physical big holes in the fabric of the city centre."
Prior to the pandemic, the eight outlets were already "financially challenged" but customers have moved away from stores and towards shopping online faster as a result of coronavirus, John Lewis announced today.
Neil Rami, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company, said: “We’re incredibly disheartened to hear the news of the John Lewis store closure in Birmingham.
“The onset of COVID-19 has exacerbated the ongoing difficulties faced by the retail sector and the unfortunate closures of stores up and down the country. It is sad to see that trends in the retail market have affected our region and the survival of an iconic brand like John Lewis – an important part of our city centre fabric and visitor offer.
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“We are hopeful that Birmingham’s position as the most significant retail hub outside of London positions the region strongly through this UK-wide period of uncertainty.
“We are keen to work with John Lewis Partnership and Hammerson to ensure that all possible safeguarding measures are explored in recognition of one of our most important anchor retailers and its employment of local people”.
The former deputy chief executive of Co-op will be in the position in August after it had been abolished last year as part of greater integration of the John Lewis Partnership.
Dame Sharon White, chair of the partnership, which also owns Waitrose, said: “As we emerge from the pandemic there is tremendous opportunity for John Lewis to play an even bigger role in people’s lives. I am confident that under Pippa’s leadership the brand will continue to thrive.”


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Fly-tipping surges in Solihull - but with no prosecutions

Fly-tipping cases in Solihull shot up during the lockdown , but none of the culprits have been prosecuted so far .
There have been increased reports around the borough of waste being dumped , with fears that a two month closure of the borough 's tip could have added to incidents .
Hillfield Park , Aqueduct Road and the walkways of Smith 's Wood are among the areas to have experienced problems .
Official figures released this week showed that offences over a four month period were up by around 100 compared with the same time last year .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 239 incidents , compared with 140 in 2019 .
Cllr Alison Rolf , cabinet member for stronger and safer communities , confirmed that the council was increasing surveillance in response to the recent spike .
`` Prosecutions are notoriously difficult ... because of the burden of proof , '' she said .
`` It 's the criminal burden of proof .
We have to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that the person we say did the fly-tip actually committed the fly-tip . ''
While no charges had been brought since March , Cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively investigate '' every case .
Slapping appeal notices at the `` scene of the grime '' and encouraging residents to call a confidential phoneline with information about offences are part of the information gathering .
Elmdon councillor Laura McCarthy , who had requested the latest data , had asked where mobile cameras were likely to be deployed .
In response Cllr Rolf said the intention was to continue to focus on `` hotspots '' around the borough .
By April it had become apparent that fly-tipping was on the increase around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - among those stuck at home - and the closure of council facilities apparently fuelling cases .
The ClearWaste app - which is used to catalogue the crimes - had been inundated with images of people dismayed to discover their neighbourhood being used as a dumping ground .

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Fly-tipping cases in Solihull shot up during the lockdown, but none of the culprits have been prosecuted so far.
There have been increased reports around the borough of waste being dumped, with fears that a two month closure of the borough's tip could have added to incidents.
Hillfield Park, Aqueduct Road and the walkways of Smith's Wood are among the areas to have experienced problems.
Official figures released this week showed that offences over a four month period were up by around 100 compared with the same time last year.
In March to June, the council recorded 239 incidents, compared with 140 in 2019.
Cllr Alison Rolf, cabinet member for stronger and safer communities, confirmed that the council was increasing surveillance in response to the recent spike.
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"Prosecutions are notoriously difficult ... because of the burden of proof," she said.
"It's the criminal burden of proof. We have to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that the person we say did the fly-tip actually committed the fly-tip."
While no charges had been brought since March, Cllr Rolf said the council continued to "actively investigate" every case.
Slapping appeal notices at the "scene of the grime" and encouraging residents to call a confidential phoneline with information about offences are part of the information gathering.
Elmdon councillor Laura McCarthy, who had requested the latest data, had asked where mobile cameras were likely to be deployed.
In response Cllr Rolf said the intention was to continue to focus on "hotspots" around the borough.
By April it had become apparent that fly-tipping was on the increase around the country, with a rise in DIY - among those stuck at home - and the closure of council facilities apparently fuelling cases.
The ClearWaste app - which is used to catalogue the crimes - had been inundated with images of people dismayed to discover their neighbourhood being used as a dumping ground.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Douglas Luiz issues transfer message as Villa fans fret over Man City clause

Douglas Luiz 's transfer future will likely lead him back to Manchester City - the club that sold him to Aston Villa .
City hold a great deal of influence over Luiz 's career , due to the single trigger option that exists in the deal between the Villans and Pep Guardiola 's side .
With no fuss at all , City can buy Luiz 's contract back at any point .
If anyone else is interested in Luiz , City can buy , and then sell - or just buy to keep .
It 's a deal that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic performances continue , but then again - it means they got the most from the player .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here With so much hanging over his head , including his current side being involved in a relegation scrap , it 's almost a surprise to hear Luiz offer such a professional verdict on his future - one that he is happy to commit to Villa .
`` I have a four-year contract with Aston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue here , and to make history with the club that opened the door for me , '' said Luiz to Sky Sports .
Luiz did not appear for City , in a work permit saga that infuriated Guardiola , who had picked out a specific back-up slot for Luiz in the City side .
`` One guy who doesn ’ t see the player or any training sessions every day has to judge if Douglas has the ability and quality to play .
I accept the rules but I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work wherever he wants , '' said Guardiola after sending Luiz back out on loan to Girona following the decision to refuse him a UK work permit in 2018 .
`` The manager from Brazil and myself know more than the guys who decide he is not able to play .
I am so sad and disappointed for Douglas because he could help us , play with us .
He has shown many good things in training sessions and the reason why we spent a lot of money to buy him is because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity to play for us . ''
Luiz was believed to be the heir-apparent to 35-year-old Fernandinho in the heart of City 's midfield , and is well liked by Guardiola .
The decision to throw out the work permit appeal was a minor blow to City 's short-term plans , but the club found a way around the issue by selling him to Aston Villa , a decision that has allowed Luiz to be granted a work permit , thanks to the wages and playing time available to him as a starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , this also has another benefit - since his time at Villa , Luiz has been capped by the Brazilian international team .
It 's amazing to consider that the call-up against South Korea came in the 'rocky ' spell of Luiz 's Villa tenure , where the player was quickly parachuted into the starting lineup after a limited pre-season and despite him barely being able to understand his teammates and coaches .
The break in the season allowed him to refocus , though , and since the return , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's side - and perhaps the first-name on the team sheet .
All of which is good news for Dean Smith , and massive encouragement for Guardiola and City .
City , of course , have that perfect path planned for Luiz when Fernandinho departs - likely this time next year .
This could mean that opportunity for the club opens now , and next year .
They could action a deal now and take the player back , or wait a year - perhaps pay a little more - and drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that level ?
Perhaps not - but he could be .
Luiz has developed quickly , and it 'd be such an easy decision to make .
After all , he 's only going to be at Villa for as long as City want him to be .
Still , he 's got a bigger job on his hands than replacing an aging midfielder .
First , he needs to help save Villa - the team that unlocked his future .
`` Right now , my goal is to drag this team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the Premier League , '' added Luiz .
`` I 'm not thinking of anything other than winning games for this club . ''

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Douglas Luiz's transfer future will likely lead him back to Manchester City - the club that sold him to Aston Villa.
City hold a great deal of influence over Luiz's career, due to the single trigger option that exists in the deal between the Villans and Pep Guardiola's side. With no fuss at all, City can buy Luiz's contract back at any point.
If anyone else is interested in Luiz, City can buy, and then sell - or just buy to keep. It's a deal that might not do Villa many favours should his fantastic performances continue, but then again - it means they got the most from the player.
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With so much hanging over his head, including his current side being involved in a relegation scrap, it's almost a surprise to hear Luiz offer such a professional verdict on his future - one that he is happy to commit to Villa.
"I have a four-year contract with Aston Villa, and my objective is to continue here, and to make history with the club that opened the door for me," said Luiz to Sky Sports.
Luiz did not appear for City, in a work permit saga that infuriated Guardiola, who had picked out a specific back-up slot for Luiz in the City side.
"One guy who doesn’t see the player or any training sessions every day has to judge if Douglas has the ability and quality to play. I accept the rules but I don’t understand because anybody in the world can work wherever he wants," said Guardiola after sending Luiz back out on loan to Girona following the decision to refuse him a UK work permit in 2018.
"The manager from Brazil and myself know more than the guys who decide he is not able to play. I am so sad and disappointed for Douglas because he could help us, play with us. He has shown many good things in training sessions and the reason why we spent a lot of money to buy him is because he is a player with a huge capacity to play for us."
Luiz was believed to be the heir-apparent to 35-year-old Fernandinho in the heart of City's midfield, and is well liked by Guardiola. The decision to throw out the work permit appeal was a minor blow to City's short-term plans, but the club found a way around the issue by selling him to Aston Villa, a decision that has allowed Luiz to be granted a work permit, thanks to the wages and playing time available to him as a starting player - rather than a barely-used back-up.
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Of course, this also has another benefit - since his time at Villa, Luiz has been capped by the Brazilian international team.
It's amazing to consider that the call-up against South Korea came in the 'rocky' spell of Luiz's Villa tenure, where the player was quickly parachuted into the starting lineup after a limited pre-season and despite him barely being able to understand his teammates and coaches.
The break in the season allowed him to refocus, though, and since the return, Luiz has emerged as a leader within Villa's side - and perhaps the first-name on the team sheet.
All of which is good news for Dean Smith, and massive encouragement for Guardiola and City.
City, of course, have that perfect path planned for Luiz when Fernandinho departs - likely this time next year. This could mean that opportunity for the club opens now, and next year. They could action a deal now and take the player back, or wait a year - perhaps pay a little more - and drop him straight into consideration.
Is he at that level? Perhaps not - but he could be. Luiz has developed quickly, and it'd be such an easy decision to make. After all, he's only going to be at Villa for as long as City want him to be.
Still, he's got a bigger job on his hands than replacing an aging midfielder. First, he needs to help save Villa - the team that unlocked his future.
"Right now, my goal is to drag this team out of trouble, and to keep them in the Premier League," added Luiz.
"I'm not thinking of anything other than winning games for this club."


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Tamworth's John Lewis will close in big blow to Ventura Park

Tamworth 's John Lewis will not reopen in a huge blow to Ventura Park .
It was among eight shops which will not return after lockdown , with 1,300 jobs affected .
Birmingham 's landmark Grand Central branch is also on the list , with hub shops at Heathrow and St Pancras , three other At Home shops in Croydon , Newbury , Swindon and and a full department stores in Watford .
The chain said the closures would `` secure the businesses long-term future and respond to customers ' shopping needs '' .
A spokesman said : `` Prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified were already financially challenged and the pandemic has accelerated the switch from shopping in-store to online .
Before the virus struck , 40 percent of John Lewis sales were online .
This could now be closer to 60 to 70 percent of total sales this year and next .
`` John Lewis shops have a vital role to play within the business and we are working on plans to ensure they continue to meet the needs of customers , alongside a vibrant ecommerce operation .
`` These plans form part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to ensure the future success of the partnership .
This will report back later this month . ''
It will now enter into consultation with `` impacted partners '' about its proposals , of which there are appproximately 1,300 .
They say if redundancies are confirmed , every effort would be made to find new roles where possible .
Opportunities could include transferring to local Waitrose shops or working for johnlewis.com and waitrose.com .
Sharon White , chairman of the John Lewis Partnership , said : “ Closing a shop is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come as very sad news to customers and Partners .
`` However , we believe closures are necessary to help us secure the sustainability of the Partnership - and continue to meet the needs of our customers however and wherever they want to shop .
Redundancies are always an absolute last resort and we will do everything we can to keep as many Partners as possible within our business .
“ There are many reasons to be optimistic about the Partnership ’ s future .
Waitrose and John Lewis are two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusted brands and we have adapted to the challenges of the pandemic by responding to the new needs of customers .
`` We will soon announce the output of our strategic review which will ensure our brands stay relevant for future generations of customers.
” Last week Tamworth 's MP Christopher Pincher said : `` I am naturally concerned that the John Lewis Tamworth store is on the list of stores that are in danger of not reopening again .
“ Sadly , as the MP , I have not been told anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports of the memos distributed by senior management that there will have to be reductions in workforce and some stores may not re-open , I understandably have constituents who are concerned for their jobs and worried about their livelihoods .
“ The John Lewis store in Ventura has always been a popular addition to a very large retail park and as the Member of Parliament for Tamworth I will always speak up and represent my constituents .
“ I wrote to the Chair of John Lewis to seek clarity and inviting them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why our store has not and may not re-open .
I will keep residents informed of any further developments should John Lewis give me any further information.
” The partnership says it has made a commitment to provide support through a unique Retraining Fund , which will contribute up to £3,000 towards a recognised qualification or course for up to two years for any Partner with two years ’ service or more .
All would be given access to a three month support programme with an outplacement specialist to help with CV writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statutory redundancy payments , Partners who have worked with the business for more than a year would be entitled to Partnership redundancy pay , which equates to two weeks ’ pay for every year of service , regardless of age .
Those with less than one year ’ s service who leave on grounds of redundancy would receive an ex-gratia tax-free payment equivalent to one week ’ s contractual pay .
This announcement comes as the final wave of shop reopenings is confirmed .
A further nine shops in Aberdeen , Ashford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peterborough , Reading , Sheffield and White City Westfield will reopen on 30 July .
Leicester will also reopen when the local lockdown for the city is lifted , taking the total number of reopened John Lewis shops to 42 .
The Swindon outlet will also reopen on 30 July .

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Tamworth's John Lewis will not reopen in a huge blow to Ventura Park.
It was among eight shops which will not return after lockdown, with 1,300 jobs affected.
Birmingham's landmark Grand Central branch is also on the list, with hub shops at Heathrow and St Pancras, three other At Home shops in Croydon, Newbury, Swindon and and a full department stores in Watford.
The chain said the closures would "secure the businesses long-term future and respond to customers' shopping needs".
A spokesman said: "Prior to the pandemic, the eight shops identified were already financially challenged and the pandemic has accelerated the switch from shopping in-store to online. Before the virus struck, 40 percent of John Lewis sales were online. This could now be closer to 60 to 70 percent of total sales this year and next.
"John Lewis shops have a vital role to play within the business and we are working on plans to ensure they continue to meet the needs of customers, alongside a vibrant ecommerce operation.
"These plans form part of a major strategic review, announced in March, to ensure the future success of the partnership. This will report back later this month."
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It will now enter into consultation with "impacted partners" about its proposals, of which there are appproximately 1,300.
They say if redundancies are confirmed, every effort would be made to find new roles where possible. Opportunities could include transferring to local Waitrose shops or working for johnlewis.com and waitrose.com.
Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said: “Closing a shop is always incredibly difficult and today’s announcement will come as very sad news to customers and Partners.
"However, we believe closures are necessary to help us secure the sustainability of the Partnership - and continue to meet the needs of our customers however and wherever they want to shop. Redundancies are always an absolute last resort and we will do everything we can to keep as many Partners as possible within our business.
“There are many reasons to be optimistic about the Partnership’s future. Waitrose and John Lewis are two of the UK’s most loved and trusted brands and we have adapted to the challenges of the pandemic by responding to the new needs of customers.
"We will soon announce the output of our strategic review which will ensure our brands stay relevant for future generations of customers.”
Last week Tamworth's MP Christopher Pincher said: "I am naturally concerned that the John Lewis Tamworth store is on the list of stores that are in danger of not reopening again.
“Sadly, as the MP, I have not been told anything from John Lewis HQ however following media reports of the memos distributed by senior management that there will have to be reductions in workforce and some stores may not re-open, I understandably have constituents who are concerned for their jobs and worried about their livelihoods.
“The John Lewis store in Ventura has always been a popular addition to a very large retail park and as the Member of Parliament for Tamworth I will always speak up and represent my constituents.
“I wrote to the Chair of John Lewis to seek clarity and inviting them to a zoom call with me to discuss why our store has not and may not re-open. I will keep residents informed of any further developments should John Lewis give me any further information.”
The partnership says it has made a commitment to provide support through a unique Retraining Fund, which will contribute up to £3,000 towards a recognised qualification or course for up to two years for any Partner with two years’ service or more.
All would be given access to a three month support programme with an outplacement specialist to help with CV writing and interview skills. In addition to statutory redundancy payments, Partners who have worked with the business for more than a year would be entitled to Partnership redundancy pay, which equates to two weeks’ pay for every year of service, regardless of age. Those with less than one year’s service who leave on grounds of redundancy would receive an ex-gratia tax-free payment equivalent to one week’s contractual pay.
This announcement comes as the final wave of shop reopenings is confirmed. A further nine shops in Aberdeen, Ashford, Brent Cross, Chichester, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield and White City Westfield will reopen on 30 July.
Leicester will also reopen when the local lockdown for the city is lifted, taking the total number of reopened John Lewis shops to 42. The Swindon outlet will also reopen on 30 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--John Lewis shoppers fear 'ghost towns' as Brum and Tamworth stores shut

John Lewis has announced it will permanently close eight of its department stores , putting 1,300 workers at risk .
John Lewis said it will shut two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford , four At Home shops in Croydon , Newbury , Swindon and Tamworth , as well as two travel hub outlets at Heathrow and St Pancras .
It said the eight shops were already `` financially challenged '' before the pandemic , which has ramped up the shift towards online shopping .
The group estimated that between 60 % and 70 % of John Lewis sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and next , compared with 40 % before the coronavirus crisis .
Birmingham shoppers reacted with a mixture of heartbreak and disappointment at the news on Thursday , as John Lewis confirmed the move to BirminghamLive .
One wrote : `` Wait , they 're closing the Grand Central store ?
?
No way !
! ''
`` How long have they been at New Street for ?
Grand opening , grand closing , '' a second wrote .
`` Grand Central is going to be a ghost town if this carries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with .
A fourth wrote : `` Such a shame this is a huge loss for our great city . ''
Another wrote : `` This is very , very sad news .
Our retail sector and the people who work in it need serious support from government . ''
`` Jesus that ’ s a huge loss , it ’ s not even 5 years old , '' another added .
Another wrote : `` Disaster for Grand Central .
I remember when the store opened - it was seen as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Central Birmingham is going to be a ghost town at this rate , the congestion charge will finish it off , '' wrote another .
`` John Lewis closing its Birmingham store .
Feels like it 's only been open 5 minutes , '' another added .
And another wrote : `` Not wholly surprising but this ca n't be good .
Will leave a big gap at Grand Central . ''

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John Lewis has announced it will permanently close eight of its department stores, putting 1,300 workers at risk.
John Lewis said it will shut two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford, four At Home shops in Croydon, Newbury, Swindon and Tamworth, as well as two travel hub outlets at Heathrow and St Pancras.
It said the eight shops were already "financially challenged" before the pandemic, which has ramped up the shift towards online shopping.
The group estimated that between 60% and 70% of John Lewis sales are set to be made online this year and next, compared with 40% before the coronavirus crisis.
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Birmingham shoppers reacted with a mixture of heartbreak and disappointment at the news on Thursday, as John Lewis confirmed the move to BirminghamLive.
One wrote: "Wait, they're closing the Grand Central store?? No way!!"
"How long have they been at New Street for ? Grand opening , grand closing," a second wrote.
"Grand Central is going to be a ghost town if this carries on," a third chipped in with.
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A fourth wrote: "Such a shame this is a huge loss for our great city."
"NO! Nooooooooooooooooooo," added another.
Another wrote: "This is very, very sad news. Our retail sector and the people who work in it need serious support from government."
"Heartbreaking," another wrote.
"Jesus that’s a huge loss, it’s not even 5 years old," another added.
Another wrote: "Disaster for Grand Central. I remember when the store opened - it was seen as a huge coup for Birmingham."
"Central Birmingham is going to be a ghost town at this rate, the congestion charge will finish it off," wrote another.
"John Lewis closing its Birmingham store. Feels like it's only been open 5 minutes," another added.
And another wrote: "Not wholly surprising but this can't be good. Will leave a big gap at Grand Central."


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Dean Smith admits Villa relying on others after Man United defeat

Dean Smith admits Aston Villa 's Premier League fate is now out of their hands .
Villa were blown away by Manchester United at Villa Park leaving Smith 's side four points adrift with just four games remaining .
A controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty and goals from Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba did the damage for United leaving Villa 10 games without a victory .
Smith , meanwhile , had conceded he 'll be watching other results over the weekend prior to Sunday 's crucial fixture against Crystal Palace .
Watford and West Ham could stretch their gap over Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat Newcastle and Norwich respectively .
Asked if Sunday 's must-win against mid-table Palace , Smith said : `` Every game 's must-win .
We 've got four games left .
We have to look at other results and see where it leaves us .
That will then decide if Sunday 's must-win or not . ''
He added : `` The belief is there , that 's for sure .
I can see it in their eyes when they step out to play .
I can see it on the pitch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're having .
There 's definitely a belief .
`` We 've just come up against two top-quality teams .
You can put Chelsea in there as well as the best teams we 've played .
There are other games where we should have got points out of , without a shadow of a doubt .
`` We 're really disappointed with the result .
We 've just played against two top teams in Liverpool and Man United .
We felt we could put on a performance to get a result .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty decision .
The result was there for us .
A goal should n't change games but they do .
That certainly changed the game today .
`` Our job is to get lifted again , anybody going into these first two games - apart from our dressing room - would have expected zero points .
The dressing room thought we could get more .
The last four games now will determine our season . ''

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Dean Smith admits Aston Villa's Premier League fate is now out of their hands.
Villa were blown away by Manchester United at Villa Park leaving Smith's side four points adrift with just four games remaining.
A controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty and goals from Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba did the damage for United leaving Villa 10 games without a victory.
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Smith, meanwhile, had conceded he'll be watching other results over the weekend prior to Sunday's crucial fixture against Crystal Palace.
Watford and West Ham could stretch their gap over Villa to a staggering seven points if they beat Newcastle and Norwich respectively.
Asked if Sunday's must-win against mid-table Palace, Smith said: "Every game's must-win. We've got four games left. We have to look at other results and see where it leaves us. That will then decide if Sunday's must-win or not."
He added: "The belief is there, that's for sure. I can see it in their eyes when they step out to play. I can see it on the pitch and I can see it in the meetings we're having. There's definitely a belief.
"We've just come up against two top-quality teams. You can put Chelsea in there as well as the best teams we've played. There are other games where we should have got points out of, without a shadow of a doubt.
"We're really disappointed with the result. We've just played against two top teams in Liverpool and Man United. We felt we could put on a performance to get a result.
"It started that way until the penalty decision. The result was there for us. A goal shouldn't change games but they do. That certainly changed the game today.
"Our job is to get lifted again, anybody going into these first two games - apart from our dressing room - would have expected zero points. The dressing room thought we could get more. The last four games now will determine our season."


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Fernandes, Greenwood and Pogba leave Villa staring down the barrel

Aston Villa were blown away by rampant Manchester United as Jon Moss 's harsh first-half penalty call condemned Dean Smith 's men yet another defeat .
It was referee Moss who put the nail in Villa 's coffin after he adjudged Ezri Konsa to have bundled over Bruno Fernandes despite the Portuguese appearing to fall over after his swivel in the box went wrong .
Fernandes , though , slotted home the penalty which was converted just minuted after Trezeguet hit the post during a three-vs-two breakaway in Villa 's favour .
As the half went on , despondent Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's power on the break and , just before half time , red-hot youngster Mason Greenwood spanked home a sensational second .
Smith failed to rally the troops after the break and 13 minutes after the restart Paul Pogba passed home an easy - and cool - finish down low for goal number three .
The onslaught soon after with United playing as if it was a training game at Carrington .
Anthony Martial struck the woodwork while , late on , Pepe Reina thwarted Marcus Rashford with a save with his legs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on target all night as United recorded their fourth-straight victory by a three-goal margin - a Premier League record .
As for Smith 's men , they 've dropped down a place to 19th after Bournemouth 's point against Spurs .
It 's Crystal Palace up next on Sunday with Villa still four points adrift as the games tick away .

Aston Villa were blown away by rampant Manchester United as Jon Moss's harsh first-half penalty call condemned Dean Smith's men yet another defeat.
It was referee Moss who put the nail in Villa's coffin after he adjudged Ezri Konsa to have bundled over Bruno Fernandes despite the Portuguese appearing to fall over after his swivel in the box went wrong.
Fernandes, though, slotted home the penalty which was converted just minuted after Trezeguet hit the post during a three-vs-two breakaway in Villa's favour.
As the half went on, despondent Villa couldn't get to grips with United's power on the break and, just before half time, red-hot youngster Mason Greenwood spanked home a sensational second.
Smith failed to rally the troops after the break and 13 minutes after the restart Paul Pogba passed home an easy - and cool - finish down low for goal number three.
The onslaught soon after with United playing as if it was a training game at Carrington. Anthony Martial struck the woodwork while, late on, Pepe Reina thwarted Marcus Rashford with a save with his legs one-on-one.
Villa had just one shot on target all night as United recorded their fourth-straight victory by a three-goal margin - a Premier League record.
As for Smith's men, they've dropped down a place to 19th after Bournemouth's point against Spurs. It's Crystal Palace up next on Sunday with Villa still four points adrift as the games tick away.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Aston Villa ratings as Grealish endures nightmare vs Man United

Aston Villa were blown away by rampant Manchester United as Jon Moss 's harsh first-half penalty call condemned Dean Smith 's men yet another defeat .
It was referee Moss who put the nail in Villa 's coffin after he adjudged Ezri Konsa to have bundled over Bruno Fernandes despite the Portuguese appearing to fall over after his swivel in the box went wrong .
Fernandes , though , slotted home the penalty which was converted just minuted after Trezeguet hit the post during a three-vs-two breakaway in Villa 's favour .
As the half went on , despondent Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's power on the break and , just before half time , red-hot youngster Mason Greenwood spanked home a sensational second .
Smith failed to rally the troops after the break and 13 minutes after the restart Paul Pogba passed home an easy - and cool - finish down low for goal number three .
The onslaught continued soon after with United playing as if it was a training game at Carrington .
Anthony Martial struck the woodwork while , late on , Pepe Reina thwarted Marcus Rashford with a save with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot on target all night as United recorded their fourth-straight victory by a three-goal margin - a Premier League record .
As for Smith 's men , they 've dropped down a place to 19th after Bournemouth 's point against Spurs .
It 's Crystal Palace up next on Sunday with Villa still four points adrift as the games tick away .
Next up : Crystal Palace at Villa Park .
Sunday , July 12 ( 2.15pm kick-off ) Here 's how we rated the Aston Villa players on a dismal night in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consecutive start in goal .
Took on a watching brief for all three of United 's goals .
Martial lashed his crossbar in the second half .
Reina saved well with his feet to deny Rashford one on one late on .
Harshly adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes for 27th-minute penalty .
The Portuguese 's Maradona turn went wrong and it was the United man who took Konsa out - yet ref Jon Moss awarded United their 18th penalty of the season .
Konsa put in a few quality crosses with Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch to finish .
Rashford enjoyed a lot of success down Konsa 's side as the game petered out .
Martial , his man , was arguably kept quiet .
All three of United 's strikes had nothing to do with Hause .
Cleared a Fernandes ball early on .
Was a mere passenger as match went on as United 's midfield and wide man grew in confidence .
Did well to block Shaw late on .
Bickered with McGinn during first-off , swearing at his teammate to plug gaping gaps in midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for killer second goal , leading to Roy Keane 's verbal dressing down in the Sky studios .
As soon as Pogba made it three , Mings shouted , ' F****** show something ' to his teammates in a bid to stave off an embarrassing scoreline .
Did well up against dangerous duo Wan-Bissaka and goal-scorer Greenwood down United 's right .
It all changed in the second 45 minutes , though , Slapped Villa 's first shot on goal well wide .
Lacked conviction in his play during Villa 's rare attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening exchanges and was Villa 's best player yet again .
The Brazilian waved his arms in frustration knowing his teammates lack the quality he has .
Douglas was animated when Taylor failed to bomb on - allowing United to get back in .
Passed out of play in the second half , forcing Smith to shout words of comfort to keep it going .
Covered a lot of ground but , in the end , looked despondent given United 's relentlessness going forward .
Rightly dragged by Smith on the hour mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foot in opening 45 .
Passing was wayward as he struggled to cope against Pogba , Matic and the free-roaming Fernandes .
Put in an out-swinging free-kick Konsa and Hause failed to convert .
McGinn was restricted to the odd pot shot , too , but they were blocked by United 's brave bodies .
Struck the post in Villa 's best chance of first half , side-footing his right-footed effort onto De Gea 's post with ball rolling away for a goal kick .
Lacks quality on the ball and looks lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wan-Bissaka which allowed Pogba to score game-ending third during the following move .
Struggled to impose himself against the man-mountain Matic .
Frustrated and , dare I say it , floored with no signs of urgency perhaps knowing it 's too big a task .
Off his game and completely nullified .
Spooned an effort nearer to the corner flag in the second half which pretty much summed it all up .
Should have played Davis in on 72 minutes but , again , Grealish shanked his pass out of play down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he was ever to get that much-mooted big move this summer .
Won the odd free-kick .
Taylor put in a good ball in for the striker but the Tanzanian got underneath it .
Isolated up on his own once more as the game went away from Villa 's grasps following Greenwood 's net-busting strike .
Anchored Villa 's midfield allowing Douglas Luiz to play a tad higher as Villa chased the game in vain .
Took down Dan James in the second half and was booked .
Boyhood United fan attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal-bound effort blocked for a corner with eight to go .
Twizzled well off Lindelof before passing out wide in opening movement after coming on for Samatta .

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Aston Villa were blown away by rampant Manchester United as Jon Moss's harsh first-half penalty call condemned Dean Smith's men yet another defeat.
It was referee Moss who put the nail in Villa's coffin after he adjudged Ezri Konsa to have bundled over Bruno Fernandes despite the Portuguese appearing to fall over after his swivel in the box went wrong.
Fernandes, though, slotted home the penalty which was converted just minuted after Trezeguet hit the post during a three-vs-two breakaway in Villa's favour.
As the half went on, despondent Villa couldn't get to grips with United's power on the break and, just before half time, red-hot youngster Mason Greenwood spanked home a sensational second.
Smith failed to rally the troops after the break and 13 minutes after the restart Paul Pogba passed home an easy - and cool - finish down low for goal number three.
The onslaught continued soon after with United playing as if it was a training game at Carrington. Anthony Martial struck the woodwork while, late on, Pepe Reina thwarted Marcus Rashford with a save with his legs one-on-one.
Villa had just one shot on target all night as United recorded their fourth-straight victory by a three-goal margin - a Premier League record.
As for Smith's men, they've dropped down a place to 19th after Bournemouth's point against Spurs. It's Crystal Palace up next on Sunday with Villa still four points adrift as the games tick away.
Aston Villa : Reina; Konsa, Hause, Mings, Targett; El Ghazi (Hourihane, 58), Douglas Luiz (Vassilev, 84), McGinn (Nakamba, 58), Trezeguet; Grealish; Samatta (Davis, 58).
Referee : Jon Moss
Booked : Konsa, Nakamba, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Fred.
Next up : Crystal Palace at Villa Park. Sunday, July 12 (2.15pm kick-off)
Here's how we rated the Aston Villa players on a dismal night in B6.
Pepe Reina - 6
Back in for a second consecutive start in goal. Took on a watching brief for all three of United's goals. Martial lashed his crossbar in the second half. Reina saved well with his feet to deny Rashford one on one late on.
Ezri Konsa - 5
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Harshly adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes for 27th-minute penalty. The Portuguese's Maradona turn went wrong and it was the United man who took Konsa out - yet ref Jon Moss awarded United their 18th penalty of the season. Konsa put in a few quality crosses with Villa's attackers failing to get a meaningful touch to finish. Rashford enjoyed a lot of success down Konsa's side as the game petered out.
Kortney Hause - 5
Martial, his man, was arguably kept quiet. All three of United's strikes had nothing to do with Hause. Cleared a Fernandes ball early on. Was a mere passenger as match went on as United's midfield and wide man grew in confidence. Did well to block Shaw late on.
Tyrone Mings - 4
Bickered with McGinn during first-off, swearing at his teammate to plug gaping gaps in midfield. Centre-back guilty for dropping off Greenwood for killer second goal, leading to Roy Keane's verbal dressing down in the Sky studios. As soon as Pogba made it three, Mings shouted, 'F****** show something' to his teammates in a bid to stave off an embarrassing scoreline.
Neil Taylor - 5
Did well up against dangerous duo Wan-Bissaka and goal-scorer Greenwood down United's right. It all changed in the second 45 minutes, though,
Anwar El Ghazi - 3
Slapped Villa's first shot on goal well wide. Lacked conviction in his play during Villa's rare attacks. Did nothing.
Douglas Luiz - 6
Oozed class during opening exchanges and was Villa's best player yet again. The Brazilian waved his arms in frustration knowing his teammates lack the quality he has. Douglas was animated when Taylor failed to bomb on - allowing United to get back in. Passed out of play in the second half, forcing Smith to shout words of comfort to keep it going. Covered a lot of ground but, in the end, looked despondent given United's relentlessness going forward.
John McGinn - 4
Rightly dragged by Smith on the hour mark. Took a knock to his right foot in opening 45. Passing was wayward as he struggled to cope against Pogba, Matic and the free-roaming Fernandes. Put in an out-swinging free-kick Konsa and Hause failed to convert. McGinn was restricted to the odd pot shot, too, but they were blocked by United's brave bodies.
Trezeguet - 3
Struck the post in Villa's best chance of first half, side-footing his right-footed effort onto De Gea's post with ball rolling away for a goal kick. Lacks quality on the ball and looks lost. Put in a half-arsed 'tackle' on Wan-Bissaka which allowed Pogba to score game-ending third during the following move.
Jack Grealish - 3.5
Struggled to impose himself against the man-mountain Matic. Frustrated and, dare I say it, floored with no signs of urgency perhaps knowing it's too big a task. Off his game and completely nullified. Spooned an effort nearer to the corner flag in the second half which pretty much summed it all up. Should have played Davis in on 72 minutes but, again, Grealish shanked his pass out of play down the line. Not a good audition if he was ever to get that much-mooted big move this summer.
Mbwana Samatta - 3.5
Won the odd free-kick. Taylor put in a good ball in for the striker but the Tanzanian got underneath it. Isolated up on his own once more as the game went away from Villa's grasps following Greenwood's net-busting strike.
Substitutes
Marvelous Nakamba (on for McGinn, 58) 3.5
Anchored Villa's midfield allowing Douglas Luiz to play a tad higher as Villa chased the game in vain. Took down Dan James in the second half and was booked.
Conor Hourihane (on for El Ghazi, 58) 5
Boyhood United fan attempted to rally the troops. Had a goal-bound effort blocked for a corner with eight to go.
Keinan Davis (on for Samatta, 58) 4
Twizzled well off Lindelof before passing out wide in opening movement after coming on for Samatta.
Indiana Vassilev (on for Douglas Luiz, 84) 3
Buzzed around for a bit.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Villa dealt another relegation hammer blow after Man United thrashing

The games are running out for Aston Villa to preserve their top-flight status as they were hammered 3-0 at home by Manchester United .
With Bournemouth picking up an unlikely point vs Tottenham , Dean Smith 's side were desperate for a positive result against the in-form Red Devils .
And for the opening 20 minutes , Villa dominated the visitors with Jack Grealish volleying over and Trezeguet striking the post .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here United struggled to get into the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot-kick just before the half hour mark .
Ezri Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes and despite the replays showing the United man initiated the contact , VAR confirmed the decision .
Fernandes got up from the deck to stroke United in the lead and end Villa 's resistance .
Mason Greenwood struck a fierce second before half-time , before Paul Pogba stroked home a curling shot from a United corner .
It means Villa remain four points from safety with just four games to go .
Smith must now dust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vs Crystal Palace at Villa Park , but fans on social media are fearing the worst : @ ScottParton1 : We ’ re so easy to play against .
Those players look like they ’ re in the championship already .
@ PaulGoggs77 : Zero fight all around .
Utter disgrace to the name of Aston Villa .
Ca n't wait to see the back of the majority of this lot , @ Iamaffiya : Aston Villa limping into the Championship ... so very very poor , it 's a sad state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I 'm done .
We 're done .
@ matt_brookes : I genuinely do n't think we will get another point this season .
Need to start planning for next season @ mitchwood1 : The VAR decision was shocking but the reaction to it from the players was worse .
No leaders in this team , no bottle & no fight .
There ’ s so called senior players that need to take a long look at themselves .
On to Palace but the writings on the wall , 4pts adrift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were lucky it was only 0-3 @ GazSwain : Gutless , spineless etc etc etc etc

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The games are running out for Aston Villa to preserve their top-flight status as they were hammered 3-0 at home by Manchester United.
With Bournemouth picking up an unlikely point vs Tottenham, Dean Smith's side were desperate for a positive result against the in-form Red Devils.
And for the opening 20 minutes, Villa dominated the visitors with Jack Grealish volleying over and Trezeguet striking the post.
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United struggled to get into the game until referee Jon Moss awarded them a spot-kick just before the half hour mark.
Ezri Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes and despite the replays showing the United man initiated the contact, VAR confirmed the decision.
Fernandes got up from the deck to stroke United in the lead and end Villa's resistance. Mason Greenwood struck a fierce second before half-time, before Paul Pogba stroked home a curling shot from a United corner.
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It means Villa remain four points from safety with just four games to go. Smith must now dust his side down for a pivotal clash vs Crystal Palace at Villa Park, but fans on social media are fearing the worst:
@ScottParton1: We’re so easy to play against. Those players look like they’re in the championship already.
@PaulGoggs77: Zero fight all around. Utter disgrace to the name of Aston Villa. Can't wait to see the back of the majority of this lot,
@Iamaffiya: Aston Villa limping into the Championship... so very very poor, it's a sad state of affairs.
@meeky91: That's it. I'm done. We're done.
@matt_brookes: I genuinely don't think we will get another point this season. Need to start planning for next season
@MRWMB: We’re done, plain and simple
@mitchwood1: The VAR decision was shocking but the reaction to it from the players was worse. No leaders in this team, no bottle & no fight. There’s so called senior players that need to take a long look at themselves. On to Palace but the writings on the wall, 4pts adrift & an awful GD
@AVL8ton: We were lucky it was only 0-3
@GazSwain: Gutless, spineless etc etc etc etc


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Gary Neville slams Jack Grealish for his part in Man United thumping

Jack Grealish came in for criticism from Gary Neville as the former Manchester United captain bemoaned Aston Villa ’ s efforts .
Having fallen 2-0 down to United in their clash at Villa Park , Dean Smith ’ s side suffered another major blow when Paul Pogba made it three just before the hour mark .
The French midfielder picked the ball up on the edge of the box and curled it home to all-but confirm another defeat for the hosts in their battle against relegation .
Bruno Fernandes ’ controversial penalty gave United the lead , before Mason Greenwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa a mountain to climb – and led to an extraordinary rant from Roy Keane .
Villa sit four points from safety in the relegation zone , and will have just four games remaining following their encounter with United .
Grealish has proven to be one the few bright sparks for Villa this season , but even he couldn ’ t escape criticism during their latest defeat , with Neville particularly unhappy with the part the hosts ’ captain played in conceding their third goal .
“ Roy Keane talked about the lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Neville said while on commentary for Sky Sports .
“ This time , it ’ s Jack Grealish - why does he stop short ?
“ He ’ s a yard short .
He doesn ’ t get near to him , then waits .
You think about the goalkeeper , I think he ’ s unsighted .
“ Villa are done .
They ’ ve looked demoralised since half-time .
You expected them to come out and have a right go , and they haven ’ t done.
” Neville added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto the ball for too long , but the criticism I 've got of him tonight is he 's playing in the wrong areas .
`` He 's got to get himself around the 18 yard box .
He 's wide far too often , deep far too often .
He 's too far away from where you can really hurt teams . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Bobby Vincent, James Findlater)

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Jack Grealish came in for criticism from Gary Neville as the former Manchester United captain bemoaned Aston Villa’s efforts.
Having fallen 2-0 down to United in their clash at Villa Park, Dean Smith’s side suffered another major blow when Paul Pogba made it three just before the hour mark.
The French midfielder picked the ball up on the edge of the box and curled it home to all-but confirm another defeat for the hosts in their battle against relegation.
Bruno Fernandes’ controversial penalty gave United the lead, before Mason Greenwood’s goal just before half-time gave Villa a mountain to climb – and led to an extraordinary rant from Roy Keane.
Villa sit four points from safety in the relegation zone, and will have just four games remaining following their encounter with United.
Grealish has proven to be one the few bright sparks for Villa this season, but even he couldn’t escape criticism during their latest defeat, with Neville particularly unhappy with the part the hosts’ captain played in conceding their third goal.
“Roy Keane talked about the lack of desire from Villa at half-time,” Neville said while on commentary for Sky Sports.
“This time, it’s Jack Grealish - why does he stop short?
“He’s a yard short. He doesn’t get near to him, then waits. You think about the goalkeeper, I think he’s unsighted.
“Villa are done. They’ve looked demoralised since half-time. You expected them to come out and have a right go, and they haven’t done.”
Neville added: "Graeme Souness says he holds onto the ball for too long, but the criticism I've got of him tonight is he's playing in the wrong areas.
"He's got to get himself around the 18 yard box. He's wide far too often, deep far too often. He's too far away from where you can really hurt teams."


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Roy Keane launches furious blast during Manchester United clash

Roy Keane launched into an extraordinary rant on Tyrone Mings after seeing Aston Villa fall 2-0 down to Manchester United .
Having fallen behind to a controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty , Villa conceded again just before the break as Mason Greenwood doubled the visitors ’ lead .
The goal comes as a huge blow to Dean Smith ’ s side , who sit four points from safety in the Premier League ’ s relegation zone , and will have just four games remaining after their meeting with United .
And , speaking on Sky Sports at half-time , Keane was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in the build-up to United ’ s second goal .
“ I feel sorry for Aston Villa , but you look at Mings here , ” Keane started .
“ It ’ s good play from United , right on half-time .
But you ’ re on about why are Villa in trouble - just study Mings here .
“ This 10 seconds sums up Aston Villa .
Mings loses it .
Experienced international player giving it away .
It ’ s game over now for United .
“ Look at Mings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go closer to the ball ) .
“ You can analyse this game here and that is why Villa will probably get relegated when you ’ ve got your central defenders who aren ’ t brave enough to go and close the ball down .
“ Whatever else happens in the game .
Do you not think Dean Smith would ’ ve mentioned to his defenders about Man United ’ s young players shooting ?
“ He ’ s got to go two yards .
He ’ s made the first mistake and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when your experienced players can not do the basics .
“ I ’ m scratching my head .
I can not understand why he can ’ t go two yards .
That ’ s why Pepe Reina is mad at him , shouting at him .
“ You ’ ve got John Terry in the dressing room .
Why he doesn ’ t go the two yards ?
I can ’ t understand .
“ No sympathy for Aston Villa tonight .
Before the game I thought , listen , bit of energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of time there , brilliant people there , but when your defenders are defending like that , you deserve everything you get .
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Roy Keane launched into an extraordinary rant on Tyrone Mings after seeing Aston Villa fall 2-0 down to Manchester United.
Having fallen behind to a controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty, Villa conceded again just before the break as Mason Greenwood doubled the visitors’ lead.
The goal comes as a huge blow to Dean Smith’s side, who sit four points from safety in the Premier League’s relegation zone, and will have just four games remaining after their meeting with United.
And, speaking on Sky Sports at half-time, Keane was left furious with England international Mings’ part in the build-up to United’s second goal.
“I feel sorry for Aston Villa, but you look at Mings here,” Keane started.
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“It’s good play from United, right on half-time. But you’re on about why are Villa in trouble - just study Mings here.
“This 10 seconds sums up Aston Villa. Mings loses it. Experienced international player giving it away. It’s game over now for United.
“Look at Mings here. He has got to (go closer to the ball).
“You can analyse this game here and that is why Villa will probably get relegated when you’ve got your central defenders who aren’t brave enough to go and close the ball down.
“Whatever else happens in the game. Do you not think Dean Smith would’ve mentioned to his defenders about Man United’s young players shooting?
“He’s got to go two yards. He’s made the first mistake and that’s why teams get relegated when your experienced players cannot do the basics.
“I’m scratching my head. I cannot understand why he can’t go two yards. That’s why Pepe Reina is mad at him, shouting at him.
“You’ve got John Terry in the dressing room. Why he doesn’t go the two yards? I can’t understand.
“No sympathy for Aston Villa tonight. Before the game I thought, listen, bit of energy, big club, I had a bit of time there, brilliant people there, but when your defenders are defending like that, you deserve everything you get.”


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Manchester United hero makes Aston Villa penalty admission

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra admits Aston Villa were unfortunate to be the on the wrong end of a contentious penalty call by referee Jon Moss as the Lions welcomed the Red Devils to B6 this evening .
After a positive start by Villa , in which Trezeguet hit the post , referee Moss was pointing to the spot at the other end - and all those in claret and blue were left raging - it even survived a VAR check .
Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes inside the area , though replays suggested that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught the Villa defender and a free kick to the hosts might ’ ve been the correct call .
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Needless to say , despite Villa ’ s protests , Fernandes dusted himself off and dispatched the penalty with ease .
United would go on to double their lead through Mason Greenwood before half time , but Evra - also formerly of West Ham - could perfectly understand Villa ’ s frustrations .
“ It ’ s not a penalty for me , ” Evra told Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defender is being a little bit clumsy .
His right leg , he ’ s trying to stop Bruno Fernandes and that ’ s why he made the mistake .
“ I feel as though Bruno Fernandes went into his leg , that ’ s why they gave the penalty .
If you look at the replay , Bruno goes with the ball and is stopped by the leg - and it ’ s too late .
“ I think it shouldn ’ t be a penalty.
” Former United midfielder and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ought to have done better in the situation .
“ I can see why the referee has given it , but it ’ s harsh , ” Keane said .
“ Sometimes I think you need to be punished for being clumsy .
He should ’ ve stopped quicker .
It ’ s clever from Fernandes .
“ Fernandes has got the momentum so he was going to be given the benefit of the doubt .
It ’ s tough on Villa .
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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra admits Aston Villa were unfortunate to be the on the wrong end of a contentious penalty call by referee Jon Moss as the Lions welcomed the Red Devils to B6 this evening.
After a positive start by Villa, in which Trezeguet hit the post, referee Moss was pointing to the spot at the other end - and all those in claret and blue were left raging - it even survived a VAR check.
Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes inside the area, though replays suggested that, if anything, the Portuguese midfielder actually caught the Villa defender and a free kick to the hosts might’ve been the correct call.
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Needless to say, despite Villa’s protests, Fernandes dusted himself off and dispatched the penalty with ease.
United would go on to double their lead through Mason Greenwood before half time, but Evra - also formerly of West Ham - could perfectly understand Villa’s frustrations.
“It’s not a penalty for me,” Evra told Sky Sports. “I would say that the defender is being a little bit clumsy. His right leg, he’s trying to stop Bruno Fernandes and that’s why he made the mistake.
“I feel as though Bruno Fernandes went into his leg, that’s why they gave the penalty. If you look at the replay, Bruno goes with the ball and is stopped by the leg - and it’s too late.
“I think it shouldn’t be a penalty.”
Former United midfielder and ex-Villa coach Roy Keane thinks that Konsa ought to have done better in the situation.
“I can see why the referee has given it, but it’s harsh,” Keane said. “Sometimes I think you need to be punished for being clumsy. He should’ve stopped quicker. It’s clever from Fernandes.
“Fernandes has got the momentum so he was going to be given the benefit of the doubt. It’s tough on Villa.”


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Villa issue blunt response to shock Manchester United decision

It ’ s fair to say that all connected with Aston Villa were less than amused with Jon Moss ’ awarding of a penalty to Manchester United in the first half of their clash at Villa Park .
Villa started the match against the in-form Red Devils the better ; Jack Grealish miscued a strike at the back post when picked out by Ezri Konsa and then Trezeguet clipped the post when he struck a shot from range .
Moments after that , though , Moss was pointing to the spot at the other end - and all those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it even survived a VAR check .
Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes inside the area , though replays suggested that , if anything , the Portuguese midfielder actually caught the Villa defender and a free kick to the hosts might ’ ve been the correct call .
Needless to say , despite Villa ’ s protests , Fernandes dusted himself off and dispatched the penalty with ease .
From there , the pattern of play changed .
United were immediately more comfortable , and caught Villa again on the break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home side with a counter attack involving Fernandes , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood .
It was the latter , the talented teenager , who finished the move off , but Villa understandably will be fuming with the decision from the officials that turned the game on its head .
To reflect the anger of the fanbase , the club ’ s official Twitter account shared a still image of the incident , with a ‘ thinking ’ emoji , with little more needed to be said .
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It’s fair to say that all connected with Aston Villa were less than amused with Jon Moss’ awarding of a penalty to Manchester United in the first half of their clash at Villa Park.
Villa started the match against the in-form Red Devils the better; Jack Grealish miscued a strike at the back post when picked out by Ezri Konsa and then Trezeguet clipped the post when he struck a shot from range.
Moments after that, though, Moss was pointing to the spot at the other end - and all those in claret and blue were left raging - it even survived a VAR check.
Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes inside the area, though replays suggested that, if anything, the Portuguese midfielder actually caught the Villa defender and a free kick to the hosts might’ve been the correct call.
Needless to say, despite Villa’s protests, Fernandes dusted himself off and dispatched the penalty with ease.
From there, the pattern of play changed. United were immediately more comfortable, and caught Villa again on the break before half time when they hit the home side with a counter attack involving Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
It was the latter, the talented teenager, who finished the move off, but Villa understandably will be fuming with the decision from the officials that turned the game on its head.
To reflect the anger of the fanbase, the club’s official Twitter account shared a still image of the incident, with a ‘thinking’ emoji, with little more needed to be said.
You can see said photo above.


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Gary Neville wades into Manchester United penalty controversy

Gary Neville has said he would have been complaining if he was an Aston Villa defender following the penalty awarded to Manchester United .
With just over 25 minutes gone at Villa Park , the visitors were awarded a penalty when Bruno Fernandes went down under the challenge of Ezri Konsa .
The United midfielder turned into the Villa fullback as he entered the box before going down , with referee Jon Moss pointing to the spot before a VAR check confirmed the decision .
Fernandes stepped up to score the penalty himself , although the hosts – manager Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the decision to award the penalty .
And former United captain Neville , who was commentating at Villa Park for Sky Sports , agreed he would have been unhappy if he ’ d been a Villa player – although admitted he could see why Moss had given the decision .
“ Villa had started well , but it ’ s a script you could have written , ” Neville said .
“ You knew Manchester United had the quality in their front four , particularly with him ( Fernandes ) .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first 25 minutes , but he ’ s just stepped into this game .
“ He ’ s clever , he just stops the ball and then the challenge is made .
Penalty won , and he goes and takes it .
“ As a right-back , I ’ d be disappointed because he stops short of the ball , and then Fernandes ’ momentum takes him into him .
“ I ’ d be complaining , but he ’ s clever in what he does .
You can see why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ What Konsa is actually doing is making himself big to stop the shot .
I think he thinks he ’ s going to shoot , and Fernandes just stops on the ball and goes over , with his momentum taking him into him .
“ He ’ s got a great view Jon Moss .
He almost goes over the ball and into the defender .
“ I can see why he ’ s ( Smith ) not happy , I can also see why the officials have gone for it @ @

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Gary Neville has said he would have been complaining if he was an Aston Villa defender following the penalty awarded to Manchester United.
With just over 25 minutes gone at Villa Park, the visitors were awarded a penalty when Bruno Fernandes went down under the challenge of Ezri Konsa.
The United midfielder turned into the Villa fullback as he entered the box before going down, with referee Jon Moss pointing to the spot before a VAR check confirmed the decision.
Fernandes stepped up to score the penalty himself, although the hosts – manager Dean Smith in particular – were left angered by the decision to award the penalty.
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And former United captain Neville, who was commentating at Villa Park for Sky Sports, agreed he would have been unhappy if he’d been a Villa player – although admitted he could see why Moss had given the decision.
“Villa had started well, but it’s a script you could have written,” Neville said.
“You knew Manchester United had the quality in their front four, particularly with him (Fernandes).
“He hadn’t been influential in the first 25 minutes, but he’s just stepped into this game.
“He’s clever, he just stops the ball and then the challenge is made. Penalty won, and he goes and takes it.
“As a right-back, I’d be disappointed because he stops short of the ball, and then Fernandes’ momentum takes him into him.
“I’d be complaining, but he’s clever in what he does. You can see why the referee and VAR have fallen for it.
“What Konsa is actually doing is making himself big to stop the shot. I think he thinks he’s going to shoot, and Fernandes just stops on the ball and goes over, with his momentum taking him into him.
“He’s got a great view Jon Moss. He almost goes over the ball and into the defender.
“I can see why he’s (Smith) not happy, I can also see why the officials have gone for it.”


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Aston Villa fans are livid after controversial Man United moment

Aston Villa fans have been left bemoaning their luck once again , as another controversial decision goes against their side .
Dean Smith 's men dominated the opening exchanges vs Manchester United at Villa Park , with Jack Grealish volleying over and Trezeguet hitting the post .
United had barely even laid a glove on the hosts in the opening 25 minutes , until referee Jon Moss awarded them a controversial spot kick .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Ezri Konsa was adjudged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge of Villa 's penalty area .
Replays showed that it was a tangle of legs between the pair , with Fernandes ' skill taking him into the Villa defender .
After a lengthy VAR check , the decision was upheld and the Portuguese got off his feet to stroke the visitors in front .
In a game Villa desperately need to win , fans on social media were incensed with the awarding of Man United 's penalty : @ AstonVilla475 : Bruno going down clutching his leg that he used to stamp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision @ JasonTromans : I don ’ t see how that was a penalty .
Bruno lost control of ball and jumps in to the defender through momentum .
VAR farcical again @ Kellab1983 : That 's up there with the arsenal peno we did n't get and the grealish foul at palace for shocking decisions .
@ Evestokesxx : That is criminal , he stood on Konsas foot ?
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@ LiamHumphhris1 : I ’ m done with this league , just done !
That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Bring on the championship @ ThomasGeorge97 : VAR has cost us soooo much this season @ Sedona_Red : Seriously , what is the point of VAR ?
It is beyond pathetic .
Fernandes stepped on his ankle then fell over .
That is n't a foul by Konsa , it 's the other way round if anything .
I give up .
@ DanWhitehouse23 : Never a penalty !
Fernandes went into Konsa !

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Aston Villa fans have been left bemoaning their luck once again, as another controversial decision goes against their side.
Dean Smith's men dominated the opening exchanges vs Manchester United at Villa Park, with Jack Grealish volleying over and Trezeguet hitting the post.
United had barely even laid a glove on the hosts in the opening 25 minutes, until referee Jon Moss awarded them a controversial spot kick.
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Ezri Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes right on the edge of Villa's penalty area.
Replays showed that it was a tangle of legs between the pair, with Fernandes' skill taking him into the Villa defender.
After a lengthy VAR check, the decision was upheld and the Portuguese got off his feet to stroke the visitors in front.
In a game Villa desperately need to win, fans on social media were incensed with the awarding of Man United's penalty:
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@AstonVilla475: Bruno going down clutching his leg that he used to stamp on Konsa. Typical UTD bias in the decision
@JasonTromans: I don’t see how that was a penalty. Bruno lost control of ball and jumps in to the defender through momentum. VAR farcical again
@Kellab1983: That's up there with the arsenal peno we didn't get and the grealish foul at palace for shocking decisions.
@Evestokesxx: That is criminal, he stood on Konsas foot???????
@LiamHumphhris1: I’m done with this league, just done! That is never ever a penatly in a million years. Bring on the championship
@ThomasGeorge97: VAR has cost us soooo much this season
@Sedona_Red: Seriously, what is the point of VAR? It is beyond pathetic. Fernandes stepped on his ankle then fell over. That isn't a foul by Konsa, it's the other way round if anything. I give up.
@DanWhitehouse23: Never a penalty! Fernandes went into Konsa!
@thatnickcarter: That is ridiculous


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Manchester United legend Roy Keane makes bold Aston Villa prediction

Roy Keane believes Aston Villa have shown enough energy to prove they can beat relegation and stay in the Premier League .
Dean Smith ’ s side are four points from safety with five games remaining , and face a tough set of fixtures as they look to claw their way out of the bottom three .
Following this evening ’ s clash with Manchester United , Villa face Crystal Palace , Everton and Arsenal before their final day encounter with West Ham .
They ’ ve struggled for form since returning to action last month , with their only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first game back against Sheffield United .
Former United captain Keane though feels Villa will have enough to stay in the top tier though , and believes a win isn ’ t too far away for them .
“ What I would say about Villa , from the games I ’ ve watched them , they ’ ve been in every game - they ’ re just getting beaten by the odd goal , ” Keane told Sky Sports .
“ Look , that ’ s not a great habit to get into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get something out of the game .
“ They ’ ve got Palace coming up .
I expect them to beat Palace , I think they are on their holidays .
“ If they can get something out of tonight ; a good performance , a clean sheet , they ’ d take a draw , obviously .
It would be a start .
“ The manager made a good point , there .
They are running out of games .
At this stage , you ’ ve got to win the odd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough energy in that team to stay up .
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Roy Keane believes Aston Villa have shown enough energy to prove they can beat relegation and stay in the Premier League.
Dean Smith’s side are four points from safety with five games remaining, and face a tough set of fixtures as they look to claw their way out of the bottom three.
Following this evening’s clash with Manchester United, Villa face Crystal Palace, Everton and Arsenal before their final day encounter with West Ham.
They’ve struggled for form since returning to action last month, with their only point since the restart coming in their first game back against Sheffield United.
Former United captain Keane though feels Villa will have enough to stay in the top tier though, and believes a win isn’t too far away for them.
“What I would say about Villa, from the games I’ve watched them, they’ve been in every game - they’re just getting beaten by the odd goal,” Keane told Sky Sports.
“Look, that’s not a great habit to get into, but they have to try and get something out of the game.
“They’ve got Palace coming up. I expect them to beat Palace, I think they are on their holidays.
“If they can get something out of tonight; a good performance, a clean sheet, they’d take a draw, obviously. It would be a start.
“The manager made a good point, there. They are running out of games. At this stage, you’ve got to win the odd game of football. There’s enough energy in that team to stay up.”


birminghammail--2020-07-09--Spanish want UK tourists banned according to new survey

Brits jetting abroad are being warned to expect a less than warm welcome following the easing of restrictions .
As the world currently grapples with life amid a pandemic , our Spanish , Italian , French and German friends have all expressed concerns about UK visitors visiting their country , The Mirror reports .
A YouGov survey has highlighted a staggering 61 per cent of Spanish people said they would like UK tourists to be banned from their shores .
The second most anti-Brit nation is Germany ( 58pc ) followed by France ( 55pc ) and Italy ( 44pc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions for Brits in England are lifted tomorrow - allowing sun seekers to jet off to 73 destinations without having to quarantine on their return .
However not everyone polled was as strongly opposed to Brit tourists .
Norway , Finland and Denmark did not put Brit holidaymakers top of the hit list , with most of people in these countries opposing Swedish holidaymakers .
Sweden did not go into a nationwide lockdown .
It registered 1.6 deaths per million people on Thursday ( July 9 ) which was higher overall than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite their worries about allowing Brits and Swede nationals to enjoy their respective national hospitality , the American and Chinese tourists are the most unwelcome according to the poll .
Overall between 61 and 79pc of people in each of the ten countries covered in the survey , did not want to let US tourists .
There was an opposition rate between 57 and 77pc for Chinese visitors - following the widely accepted view Wuhan in China is believed to be the source of the Covid 19 outbreak .
In the survey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning no holidays abroad at all this year as they wait for a vaccine or treatment to combat the virus .
Only 3 per cent of Brits polled would consider travelling to China/ .
The survey researchers explained : `` The vast majority of people who might normally consider going somewhere on holiday are refusing to do so specifically because of coronavirus . ''

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Brits jetting abroad are being warned to expect a less than warm welcome following the easing of restrictions.
As the world currently grapples with life amid a pandemic, our Spanish, Italian, French and German friends have all expressed concerns about UK visitors visiting their country, The Mirror reports.
A YouGov survey has highlighted a staggering 61 per cent of Spanish people said they would like UK tourists to be banned from their shores.
The second most anti-Brit nation is Germany (58pc) followed by France (55pc) and Italy (44pc).
The news comes as holiday restrictions for Brits in England are lifted tomorrow - allowing sun seekers to jet off to 73 destinations without having to quarantine on their return.
However not everyone polled was as strongly opposed to Brit tourists.
Norway, Finland and Denmark did not put Brit holidaymakers top of the hit list, with most of people in these countries opposing Swedish holidaymakers.
Sweden did not go into a nationwide lockdown. It registered 1.6 deaths per million people on Thursday ( July 9) which was higher overall than the 1.4 deaths registered in the UK.
The survey questioned 1,000 people from ten countries.
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Despite their worries about allowing Brits and Swede nationals to enjoy their respective national hospitality, the American and Chinese tourists are the most unwelcome according to the poll.
Overall between 61 and 79pc of people in each of the ten countries covered in the survey, did not want to let US tourists.
There was an opposition rate between 57 and 77pc for Chinese visitors - following the widely accepted view Wuhan in China is believed to be the source of the Covid 19 outbreak.
In the survey, over half of Brits said there were planning no holidays abroad at all this year as they wait for a vaccine or treatment to combat the virus. Only 3 per cent of Brits polled would consider travelling to China/.
The survey researchers explained: "The vast majority of people who might normally consider going somewhere on holiday are refusing to do so specifically because of coronavirus."