birminghammail--2020-07-20--Smith reveals Villa's owners have given reason for hope regardless of relegation

Despite the swirling threat of relegation back to the Championship , Aston Villa remain in safe hands .
It 's around two years to the day since the duo of Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens swooped in to take the club out of the hands of Dr Tony Xia with Villa facing the threat of administration - or even worse .
Due to the intervention of the billionaires , any fears of a fire-sale were put to bed quickly , and while fans might suffer nightmares thinking of the financial issues facing the club should they suffer relegation , head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Certainly , in Villa 's Championship days the average fan was probably more than comfortable maneuvering Spaghetti Junction-esque loopholes , accounts and football 's financial customs due to the prevalence and power of cold , hard cash in England 's second tier .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The importance of footballing finances in the Championship was a secondary reason for Villa fans to celebrate promotion .
No longer did they have to pour over Companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be mindful of every penny dropping out of the club .
They could relax .
However , with Villa hanging closer to the edge of relegation , the thought of calculating costings alongside the bruising Championship schedule - actual football !
- is enough to drive a fan wild .
It 's never been a better time for Smith to open up on the matter , then , with plenty driven to nail-biting anxiety thanks to prior experience .
And his first words come as a soother .
`` The short term future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all , '' said Smith ahead of the Arsenal match , in words that will cool the collective consciousness surrounding Villa Park .
However , a failure to win against the Gunners will almost certainly condemn Villa to the drop and leave their fate entirely in the hands of now managerless Watford .
That reality is still at the front of Smith 's mind .
`` We can get relegated and it is one of those things we have to deal with .
We 're in great hands with the owners , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League status .
This time next week I 'll know exactly where we 're at but this week we have to do the hard work . ''
The other cause for stoking worries within the fanbase is the outlook from the global pandemic .
Businesses have been hit , hard , and football is no different .
However , Smith is somewhat relaxed .
While he has acknowledged the impact of covid-19 - it 's a very different thing in footballing terms .
Smith believes that Villa are in good fortune despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think each club will have it 's own reasons for staying up , '' added the Villa boss .
`` I mean we are very fortunate as a club to have two billionaire owners [ Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens ] who we are reliant on and who have been fantastic for the football club .
Each club will be different .
If we were to get relegated we would still be in a good position in terms of ownership .
We know what is at stake and our ambitions are what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League . ''
`` The pandemic has hit an awful lot of people .
That probably helps us if we remain in the league .
Then we 've got the power to try and go and compete with the bigger clubs . ''
Money does n't concern Smith - it 's not his job to crunch the digits and plan Villa 's financial future .
`` I 've no idea about the figures in all honesty .
I do n't want to know .
That 's down to the executives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've said , we have two billionaire owners who have got ambitions of improving this club as we go .
We do n't want to be in the position we are in now , we do n't want to get relegated , but if we did , we have to deal with that . ''
Villa , bar a brief interlude from Xia , have n't had much experience with outgoing owners who position themselves as the face - and mouth - of the club .
However , Smith revealed that Sawiris and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players .
`` They 've passed messages onto the players through me .
They 've asked the team to keep working hard .
They 've said 'there 's hope ' .
Without that , what is there ? ''
`` We 're passing on those messages .
They are behind the players and myself to maintain the Premier League status .
We want to do it for them as much as anyone .
Wes would 've been over if he could 've .
Both of them have been as supportive as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't for the pandemic . ''
`` We can get relegated and it is one of those things we have to deal with .
We 're in great hands with the owners , but we all want to keep our Premier League status .
This time next week I 'll know exactly where we 're at but this week we have to do the hard work . ''
From Smith 's words , there could be a lot more hope going around the Villa faithful .
Relegation , in Smith 's eyes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new beginning .
However , survival could be that and so , so much more .

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Despite the swirling threat of relegation back to the Championship, Aston Villa remain in safe hands. It's around two years to the day since the duo of Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens swooped in to take the club out of the hands of Dr Tony Xia with Villa facing the threat of administration - or even worse.
Due to the intervention of the billionaires, any fears of a fire-sale were put to bed quickly, and while fans might suffer nightmares thinking of the financial issues facing the club should they suffer relegation, head coach Dean Smith has moved to intervene.
Certainly, in Villa's Championship days the average fan was probably more than comfortable maneuvering Spaghetti Junction-esque loopholes, accounts and football's financial customs due to the prevalence and power of cold, hard cash in England's second tier.
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
The importance of footballing finances in the Championship was a secondary reason for Villa fans to celebrate promotion. No longer did they have to pour over Companies House, keep track of transfers or be mindful of every penny dropping out of the club. They could relax.
However, with Villa hanging closer to the edge of relegation, the thought of calculating costings alongside the bruising Championship schedule - actual football! - is enough to drive a fan wild.
It's never been a better time for Smith to open up on the matter, then, with plenty driven to nail-biting anxiety thanks to prior experience. And his first words come as a soother.
"The short term future of the club is not in jeopardy at all," said Smith ahead of the Arsenal match, in words that will cool the collective consciousness surrounding Villa Park.
However, a failure to win against the Gunners will almost certainly condemn Villa to the drop and leave their fate entirely in the hands of now managerless Watford. That reality is still at the front of Smith's mind.
"We can get relegated and it is one of those things we have to deal with. We're in great hands with the owners, but we all want to keep our Premier League status. This time next week I'll know exactly where we're at but this week we have to do the hard work."
The other cause for stoking worries within the fanbase is the outlook from the global pandemic. Businesses have been hit, hard, and football is no different.
However, Smith is somewhat relaxed. While he has acknowledged the impact of covid-19 - it's a very different thing in footballing terms. Smith believes that Villa are in good fortune despite all that has happened.
"I think each club will have it's own reasons for staying up," added the Villa boss.
"I mean we are very fortunate as a club to have two billionaire owners [Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens] who we are reliant on and who have been fantastic for the football club. Each club will be different. If we were to get relegated we would still be in a good position in terms of ownership. We know what is at stake and our ambitions are what they are and why we want to stay in the Premier League."
"The pandemic has hit an awful lot of people. That probably helps us if we remain in the league. Then we've got the power to try and go and compete with the bigger clubs."
Money doesn't concern Smith - it's not his job to crunch the digits and plan Villa's financial future.
"I've no idea about the figures in all honesty. I don't want to know. That's down to the executives to deal with that. As I've said, we have two billionaire owners who have got ambitions of improving this club as we go. We don't want to be in the position we are in now, we don't want to get relegated, but if we did, we have to deal with that."
Villa, bar a brief interlude from Xia, haven't had much experience with outgoing owners who position themselves as the face - and mouth - of the club.
However, Smith revealed that Sawiris and Edens have had plenty to say to the players.
"They've passed messages onto the players through me. They've asked the team to keep working hard. They've said 'there's hope'. Without that, what is there?"
"We're passing on those messages. They are behind the players and myself to maintain the Premier League status. We want to do it for them as much as anyone. Wes would've been over if he could've. Both of them have been as supportive as they could have been - if it weren't for the pandemic."
"We can get relegated and it is one of those things we have to deal with. We're in great hands with the owners, but we all want to keep our Premier League status. This time next week I'll know exactly where we're at but this week we have to do the hard work."
From Smith's words, there could be a lot more hope going around the Villa faithful. Relegation, in Smith's eyes, won't be the end but simply a new beginning.
However, survival could be that and so, so much more.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Wolves player ratings as Podence dazzles in Crystal Palace win

Wolverhampton Wanderers dispatched Crystal Palace comfortably at Molineux to reclaim sixth spot ahead of the final day .
Daniel Podence and Jonny Castro Otto struck either side of half-time to clinch a 2-0 win which lifts Wolves back above Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League table .
A moment of magic from the evergreen Joao Moutinho lit up an otherwise uneventful first half .
On the stroke of half-time the Portuguese clipped a sensational pass in behind Palace ’ s defence for Matt Doherty to knock back across to Podence to score .
The 5ft 5in winger ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his head and was enough to send Wolves into half-time ahead .
And Jonny made the game safe midway through the second half with a smart turn and finish after excellent wing play from Adama Traore .
Wolves now need to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to guarantee passage into the Europa League next season .
Once again Patricio was well protected by those in front of him and Wolves achieved the clean sheet their defensive performance deserved on this occasion .
Dendoncker slotted back into defence for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d never been away .
Used the ball well enough and wasn ’ t troubled by Ayew .
Coady was harshly booked for a coming together with Ayew which prompted the Palace striker to scream the house down .
Looked a little shaky in the first half and gave the ball to Zaha who created a big chance which Schlupp couldn ’ t convert .
He improved after the break and helped Wolves keep Palace at arm ’ s length .
Boly produced a great block to prevent Zaha from reducing the deficit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs on the inside of Traore and one of them led to Wolves ’ first goal .
He was dominant in the air too , with several of his knockdowns finding Traore .
Neves didn ’ t need to get out of second gear against Palace after a series of impressive showings since the restart .
He controlled the game and stepped in to win the ball back when he needed to .
A wonderful piece of imagination and execution saw Moutinho unpick a previously untroubled Palace defence just before the break .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moutinho was at the heart of .
He kept things simple , alongside Neves , and guided Wolves to a vitally important three points .
Bombed up and down the left all evening and eventually got the goal his efforts deserved .
It was a lovely one too , with Jonny turning away from his man and burying Guaita .
Jonny coped well up against Townsend and pushed the dangerous Crystal Palace wideman back towards his own goal .
Traore played in flashes but some of his work was absolutely sublime .
None @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up Jonny for Wolves ’ second goal as he darted in between two Palace players before cutting the ball back .
The Mexican was eager to get on the scoresheet and went for goal when he might have passed to a teammate on occasions in the second half .
He ’ s got speed , skill , vision and he ’ s not bad with his head either !
Podence marked his third successive start with his first goal for Wolves .
Podence continued to impress after the break and put Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass .
He looks completely at home in this Wolves front three .
Showed a few clever touches in a brief cameo but faces a fight to win his place back from Podence .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers dispatched Crystal Palace comfortably at Molineux to reclaim sixth spot ahead of the final day.
Daniel Podence and Jonny Castro Otto struck either side of half-time to clinch a 2-0 win which lifts Wolves back above Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League table.
A moment of magic from the evergreen Joao Moutinho lit up an otherwise uneventful first half.
On the stroke of half-time the Portuguese clipped a sensational pass in behind Palace’s defence for Matt Doherty to knock back across to Podence to score.
The 5ft 5in winger’s first goal in the Premier League came with his head and was enough to send Wolves into half-time ahead.
And Jonny made the game safe midway through the second half with a smart turn and finish after excellent wing play from Adama Traore.
Wolves now need to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to guarantee passage into the Europa League next season.
Rui Patricio 6
Once again Patricio was well protected by those in front of him and Wolves achieved the clean sheet their defensive performance deserved on this occasion.
Leander Dendoncker 6
Dendoncker slotted back into defence for the first time since January and looked like he’d never been away.
Conor Coady 7
Used the ball well enough and wasn’t troubled by Ayew. Coady was harshly booked for a coming together with Ayew which prompted the Palace striker to scream the house down.
Willy Boly 7
Looked a little shaky in the first half and gave the ball to Zaha who created a big chance which Schlupp couldn’t convert. He improved after the break and helped Wolves keep Palace at arm’s length.
Boly produced a great block to prevent Zaha from reducing the deficit late on.
Matt Doherty 7
Doherty makes such good runs on the inside of Traore and one of them led to Wolves’ first goal. He was dominant in the air too, with several of his knockdowns finding Traore.
Ruben Neves 7
Neves didn’t need to get out of second gear against Palace after a series of impressive showings since the restart. He controlled the game and stepped in to win the ball back when he needed to.
(Image: 2020 Harriet Lander/Copa)
Joao Moutinho 7
A wonderful piece of imagination and execution saw Moutinho unpick a previously untroubled Palace defence just before the break.
That moment kickstarted a routine victory which Moutinho was at the heart of. He kept things simple, alongside Neves, and guided Wolves to a vitally important three points.
Jonny Otto 7
Bombed up and down the left all evening and eventually got the goal his efforts deserved. It was a lovely one too, with Jonny turning away from his man and burying Guaita.
Jonny coped well up against Townsend and pushed the dangerous Crystal Palace wideman back towards his own goal.
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Adama Traore 7
Traore played in flashes but some of his work was absolutely sublime. None more so than his wing play which set up Jonny for Wolves’ second goal as he darted in between two Palace players before cutting the ball back.
Raul Jimenez 6
The Mexican was eager to get on the scoresheet and went for goal when he might have passed to a teammate on occasions in the second half.
Daniel Podence 8*
He’s got speed, skill, vision and he’s not bad with his head either! Podence marked his third successive start with his first goal for Wolves.
Podence continued to impress after the break and put Traore through on goal with a perfectly weighted pass. He looks completely at home in this Wolves front three.
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Diogo Jota (for Podence, 72) 6
Showed a few clever touches in a brief cameo but faces a fight to win his place back from Podence.
Pedro Neto (for Traore, 81) N/A
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birminghammail--2020-07-20--"Different" Ferdinand makes Jimenez admission amidst Man United links

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he would be happy to Manchester United sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves .
Reports elsewhere to link Manchester United , as well as other big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe , with a big-money move for Wolves ' Mexican star .
Jimenez has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season as well as registering 10 assists .
As a result , Ferdinand believes Wolves will struggle to keep hold of their star striker and thinks he would offer a different dynamic to the Manchester United strike force .
`` I think to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do well to keep hold off him , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` He 's a player of immense talent .
I think his goal-scoring record over the last two years has been really good .
Before that , it was a bit shady but he 's come to the Premier League and hit the ground running .
`` He 's been a breath of fresh air .
As you can see , a great character around the place .
For a top club , I would n't be surprised , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the last few days .
`` I would n't say no , not at all ( to join Manchester United ) .
He 's something different to what they 've got .
What I like about him is he scores all types of goals .
`` He 's at the back post heading things in , bullying defenders and he can score tremendous goals out of nothing . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has admitted he would be happy to Manchester United sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves.
Reports elsewhere to link Manchester United, as well as other big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe, with a big-money move for Wolves' Mexican star.
Jimenez has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season as well as registering 10 assists.
As a result, Ferdinand believes Wolves will struggle to keep hold of their star striker and thinks he would offer a different dynamic to the Manchester United strike force.
"I think to be honest with you, Wolves will do well to keep hold off him," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"He's a player of immense talent. I think his goal-scoring record over the last two years has been really good. Before that, it was a bit shady but he's come to the Premier League and hit the ground running.
"He's been a breath of fresh air. As you can see, a great character around the place. For a top club, I wouldn't be surprised, we've seen reports in the media around the last few days.
"I wouldn't say no, not at all (to join Manchester United). He's something different to what they've got. What I like about him is he scores all types of goals.
"He's at the back post heading things in, bullying defenders and he can score tremendous goals out of nothing."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Birmingham City next manager odds as Aitor Karanka rumour gathers momentum

The market for Birmingham City 's next manager has dramatically changed today with League sponsor SkyBet making Aitor Karanka the @ @ @ @ @ at 16/1 earlier today and his odds have tumbled to as short as 4/9 .
@ @ @ @ @ boss Paul Cook is the second favourite but his odds are a long 9/2 .
@ @ @ @ @ Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer is 8/1 while Robbie Fowler , out of work after @ @ @ @ @ , is 10/1 .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the @ @ @ @ @ the page or click here Blues are looking for a new boss following last month @ @ @ @ @ .
Clotet was sacked earlier this month having originally agreed to stay on until the @ @ @ @ @ the return of football from a lockdown imposed by the coronavirus pandemic .

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The market for Birmingham City's next manager has dramatically changed today with League sponsor SkyBet making Aitor Karanka the favourite.
Karanka was priced at 16/1 earlier today and his odds have tumbled to as short as 4/9.
More tellingly, Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook is the second favourite but his odds are a long 9/2.
Former Blues midfielder and current Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer is 8/1 while Robbie Fowler, out of work after leaving Australian side Brisbane Roar, is 10/1.
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Blues are looking for a new boss following last month's departure of Pep Clotet.
Clotet was sacked earlier this month having originally agreed to stay on until the end of the season before the return of football from a lockdown imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest odds below...
Aitor Karanka - 4/9
Paul Cook - 9/2
Lee Bowyer - 8/1
Robbie Fowler - 10/1
Chris Hughton - 16/1
Danny Cowley - 16/1
Nigel Clough - 16/1
Steven Gerrard - 16/1
Craig Gardner - 20/1
Gus Poyet - 20/1


birminghammail--2020-07-20--EFL release Wigan statement that could affect Birmingham City

The EFL have confirmed that a 12-point deduction will be imposed on Wigan Athletic upon the final whistle on Wednesday - a decision that could have a significant impact on Birmingham City ’ s Championship status .
The final round of second tier fixtures take place on Wednesday evening , and Blues know that a result at home to Derby County will ensure they remain in the division next term after a slide down the table since the restart .
The Latics , who are currently sitting in 13th on 58 points , welcome promotion chasing Fulham to the DW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win would lift them onto 61 , but once the 12 points are docked they ’ d sit on 49 and so they ’ d be at the mercy of other clubs at the bottom of the division .
The deduction will be , however , subject to an appeal .
If you want to follow all things Birmingham City via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest Blues news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Brian Dick on Twitter , and his email address is Brian.Dick @ reachplc.com In a statement , the EFL said : “ In the specific case of Wednesday evening ’ s final round of Championship matches for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on divisional standings , relegation will be confirmed for the Clubs in 22nd , 23rd and 24th positions in the Championship table following the conclusion of those matches and will be subject to the resolution of any ongoing proceedings .
“ In the case of Wigan Athletic the 12-point sporting sanction , as a result of the Club entering administration , will apply immediately following the end of the game against Fulham but is subject to appeal .
“ Nevertheless , the primary objective of any Independent Disciplinary Commission is to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table looks

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The EFL have confirmed that a 12-point deduction will be imposed on Wigan Athletic upon the final whistle on Wednesday - a decision that could have a significant impact on Birmingham City’s Championship status.
The final round of second tier fixtures take place on Wednesday evening, and Blues know that a result at home to Derby County will ensure they remain in the division next term after a slide down the table since the restart.
The Latics, who are currently sitting in 13th on 58 points, welcome promotion chasing Fulham to the DW Stadium for their final match - a win would lift them onto 61, but once the 12 points are docked they’d sit on 49 and so they’d be at the mercy of other clubs at the bottom of the division.
The deduction will be, however, subject to an appeal.
In a statement, the EFL said: “In the specific case of Wednesday evening’s final round of Championship matches for season 2019/20, and any potential impact on divisional standings, relegation will be confirmed for the Clubs in 22nd, 23rd and 24th positions in the Championship table following the conclusion of those matches and will be subject to the resolution of any ongoing proceedings.
“In the case of Wigan Athletic the 12-point sporting sanction, as a result of the Club entering administration, will apply immediately following the end of the game against Fulham but is subject to appeal.
“Nevertheless, the primary objective of any Independent Disciplinary Commission is to deal with cases expeditiously and fairly.”
How the table looks
POS TEAM GD PTS 13 Wigan Athletic 1 58
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birminghammail--2020-07-20--The Queen first wore Princess Beatrice's wedding dress in 1962

Princess Beatrice made a beautiful bride as she married Italian count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday ( July 17 ) .
The 31-year-old paid tribute to her famous granny by wearing a dress the Queen wore almost 60 years ago at numerous glitzy events , reports The Mirror .
It was remodelled and fitted for Princess Beatrice 's special day by Angela Kelly , the Queen ’ s dresser and adviser and her favourite designer Stewart Parvin .
The princess added organza sleeves to the original design - in order to adhere to church dress code rules whereby bare shoulders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by designer Sir Norman Hartnell is made from Peau De Soie taffeta with ivory Duchess satin trims , diamante adornments and a checkered geometric bodice .
Sir Norman also designed the Queen 's wedding dress and 1953 Coronation outfit .
Her Majesty was first photographed wearing the gown to the Lawrence of Arabia film premiere at the Odeon in Leicester Square in 1962 .
The dress became a signature evening look for the Queen - due to its fitted bodice , glittery embellishment and full skirt .
She also wore it to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wore the dress a little shorter and less fuller but no changes were made to the Queen 's tiara which was also borrowed for the princess 's big day .
Beatrice wore the same tiara worn by the Queen on her 1947 wedding day to Prince Philip .
Beatrice 's auntie - Princess Anne also wore the tiara to her wedding to Mark Phillips in 1973 .
The Queen Mary fringe tiara was styled out of a diamond necklace gifted to Queen Elizabeth II 's grandmother by Queen Victoria in 1919 .
Wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be deemed a huge honour for Princess Beatrice - as the monarch 's possessions are usually only loaned out in line with the pecking order of the royal family .
Beatrice and Edoardo got engaged in September 2019 .
It was assumed the couple would marry in St George ’ s Chapel at Windsor , where her younger sister Eugenie got married the year before .
However after her father , the Duke of York ’ s disastrous Newsnight interview last November where he was grilled about his friendships with Ghislaine Maxwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein , it is understood that wedding plans were toned down .
Prince Andrew was noticeably absent from official pictures although he did walk his daughter down the aisle .
And of course Covid 19 has played a part in the smaller scale wedding for Beatrice .
The Grade II listed All Saints Chapel is a picturesque but very low key village church compared to St George 's chapel .
The wedding was reportedly planned in just two weeks and had around 20 guests .
After attending the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle to award a knighthood to Captain Tom Moore .
The 100-year-old decorated Army officer raised £33 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden .
The Queen told him : `` 100 is a great age ! ''
and added that her granddaughter 's wedding earlier in the day had been `` very nice '' .

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Princess Beatrice made a beautiful bride as she married Italian count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday (July 17).
The 31-year-old paid tribute to her famous granny by wearing a dress the Queen wore almost 60 years ago at numerous glitzy events, reports The Mirror.
It was remodelled and fitted for Princess Beatrice's special day by Angela Kelly, the Queen’s dresser and adviser and her favourite designer Stewart Parvin.
The princess added organza sleeves to the original design - in order to adhere to church dress code rules whereby bare shoulders are deemed inappropriate.
The vintage gown by designer Sir Norman Hartnell is made from Peau De Soie taffeta with ivory Duchess satin trims, diamante adornments and a checkered geometric bodice.
Sir Norman also designed the Queen's wedding dress and 1953 Coronation outfit.
(Image: PA)
Her Majesty was first photographed wearing the gown to the Lawrence of Arabia film premiere at the Odeon in Leicester Square in 1962.
The dress became a signature evening look for the Queen - due to its fitted bodice, glittery embellishment and full skirt. She also wore it to the State Opening in 1966.
Princess Beatrice wore the dress a little shorter and less fuller but no changes were made to the Queen's tiara which was also borrowed for the princess's big day.
Beatrice wore the same tiara worn by the Queen on her 1947 wedding day to Prince Philip.
Beatrice's auntie - Princess Anne also wore the tiara to her wedding to Mark Phillips in 1973.
The Queen Mary fringe tiara was styled out of a diamond necklace gifted to Queen Elizabeth II's grandmother by Queen Victoria in 1919.
The tiara has 149 baton diamonds.
(Image: PA)
Wearing two of the Queen's treasured items should be deemed a huge honour for Princess Beatrice - as the monarch's possessions are usually only loaned out in line with the pecking order of the royal family.
Beatrice and Edoardo got engaged in September 2019. It was assumed the couple would marry in St George’s Chapel at Windsor, where her younger sister Eugenie got married the year before.
(Image: Getty Images)
However after her father, the Duke of York’s disastrous Newsnight interview last November where he was grilled about his friendships with Ghislaine Maxwell - now facing trial on sex trafficking charges and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it is understood that wedding plans were toned down.
Prince Andrew was noticeably absent from official pictures although he did walk his daughter down the aisle.
And of course Covid 19 has played a part in the smaller scale wedding for Beatrice. The Grade II listed All Saints Chapel is a picturesque but very low key village church compared to St George's chapel.
The wedding was reportedly planned in just two weeks and had around 20 guests.
After attending the wedding, the Queen travelled to Windsor Castle to award a knighthood to Captain Tom Moore.
The 100-year-old decorated Army officer raised £33 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.
The Queen told him: "100 is a great age!" and added that her granddaughter's wedding earlier in the day had been "very nice".


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Updates: Police shut down area due to serious incident

Police have shut down an area in Shard End after what appears to be a serious incident .
Officers are @ @ @ @ @ Street at the junction with Brownfield Road .
Police tape has been used to close @ @ @ @ @ Crown at Shard End club .
At least two police cars are there together with @ @ @ @ @ BirminghamLive some kind of trouble erupted outside the pub with people throwing glasses at a @ @ @ @ @ a man is believed to have been run over .
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ We are at the scene and will bring you updates as we get them .

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pedestrian was 'deliberately' hit by a car in Shard End.
West Midlands Police arrested a 17-year-old boy after the incident outside The Crown pub on Hurst Lane, shortly after 6pm yesterday (Monday).
Paramedics and police were called to the scene.
A man, in his 20's, was taken to hospital with 'multiple injuries' following the incident and is being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Police used to close down the area near The Crown at Shard End club as they investigated.
We will bring you updates as we get them.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Transfers, tactics & more - what Aitor Karanka's Birmingham City could look like

Aitor Karanka is now the overwhelming favourite to become the new manager of Birmingham City .
Bookmakers SkyBet have priced the former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest manager at 4/9 , the Spaniard having been as long as 16/1 earlier today .
Following the sacking of his compatriot , Pep Clotet , Blues are on the lookout for a new manager and now the Karanka rumours are really gathering pace .
Paul Cook , the second favourite , is as 9/2 and the third-favourite , former Blues midfielder Lee Bowyer , is now a long shot at 8/1 .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here Karanka is very much the man Blues fans are talking about and he was linked last month when it was originally announced Clotet would leave at the end of the season .
Now we 've taken a look at what Blues managed by Karanka could look like ... Karanka enjoyed a hugely successful playing career , winning three Champions League titles in a five-season stint at Real Madrid either side of spells at his boyhood club Athletic Club Bilbao .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then as number two to Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid illustrate how he is a coach who can be relatable for players and forge strong relationships with .
At Madrid , he acted as the bridge between Mourinho and a similarly egotistical playing squad and whilst that relationship broke down in the final season , Karanka ’ s role was praised .
Seen as a confident but relatively subdued boss , his biggest outburst in English football came during his final season at Middlesbrough .
He was critical of Stewart Downing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a matchday squad , with Sky Sports citing him as saying : `` I want 18 fighters ( in my squad ) .
” Karanka certainly isn ’ t short on emotion either , admitting he cried for 30 minutes after winning promotion to the Premier League with Boro .
Both Karanka ’ s successes and failings in the North East were built on his deeply analytical approach to matches and his desire for total control and micro-management of players .
When they won promotion in 2016 , Boro had the strongest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 goals conceded in 46 league games ) but also the lowest number of goals of any side in the top six .
That conservative approach continued into the Premier League , when after just four victories and 19 goals in 27 matches the Basque was sacked .
Karanka ’ s record in English football can generally be viewed as a success - his promotion with Boro in 2016 was a tactical triumph and whilst their spell in the top-flight was a disappointment , relegation was not unexpected .
He was generally a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to within touching distance of a playoff spot before the situation behind the scenes got the better of him .
Both endings to his managerial stints in England came in unsatisfactory circumstances for all parties and whilst the fallouts may be cause for concern for future employers , the exact events remain unclear .
The biggest concern fans have of Karanka is his unambitious style of play , but if that brings results there will be few complaints .
Karanka has a good understanding in English and whilst he is fluent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always convey precisely what he would like in certain interviews .
He generally comes across as reserved and unassuming , with most of his post-match analysis focused on tactical elements rather than any controversy .
Unsurprisingly , Karanka used his knowledge and contacts within Spanish football to arrange deals for Spain-based players such as Alvaro Negredo , Antonio Barragan , Cristhian Stuani and Bernardo Espinosa during his time at Boro .
It is said that the signings of wingers Adama Traore and Stewart Downing were not sanctioned by him , while other big-money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gestede and Patrick Bamford .
His transfer policy would likely be focused on signing players adept to his counter-attacking system .

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Aitor Karanka appears to be on the verge of joining Birmingham City as head coach.
Blues chief executive Xuandong Ren has reportedly been out to Spain to finalise negotiations with Karanka as the club looks to conclude its search for a successor to Pep Clotet, who left towards the end of the season.
Karanka has a promotion to the Premier League on his CV at Middlesbrough and left Nottingham Forest in seventh, four points behind the play-off places, when he departed the Reds in January 2019.
A former defender and assistant coach at Real Madrid, where he worked alongside Jose Mourinho, Karanka remains a hugely respected figure in the game.
We've taken a look at what Blues managed by Karanka could look like...
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Personality
Karanka enjoyed a hugely successful playing career, winning three Champions League titles in a five-season stint at Real Madrid either side of spells at his boyhood club Athletic Club Bilbao.
His early coaching roles as Spain Under-16 coach and then as number two to Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid illustrate how he is a coach who can be relatable for players and forge strong relationships with.
At Madrid, he acted as the bridge between Mourinho and a similarly egotistical playing squad and whilst that relationship broke down in the final season, Karanka’s role was praised.
Seen as a confident but relatively subdued boss, his biggest outburst in English football came during his final season at Middlesbrough.
He was critical of Stewart Downing, who had complained about being left out of a matchday squad, with Sky Sports citing him as saying: "I want 18 fighters (in my squad).”
Karanka certainly isn’t short on emotion either, admitting he cried for 30 minutes after winning promotion to the Premier League with Boro.
Tactics
Both Karanka’s successes and failings in the North East were built on his deeply analytical approach to matches and his desire for total control and micro-management of players.
When they won promotion in 2016, Boro had the strongest defence in the league (a meagre 31 goals conceded in 46 league games) but also the lowest number of goals of any side in the top six.
That conservative approach continued into the Premier League, when after just four victories and 19 goals in 27 matches the Basque was sacked.
Track record
Karanka’s record in English football can generally be viewed as a success - his promotion with Boro in 2016 was a tactical triumph and whilst their spell in the top-flight was a disappointment, relegation was not unexpected.
He was generally a popular figure at Forest too - taking them to within touching distance of a playoff spot before the situation behind the scenes got the better of him.
Both endings to his managerial stints in England came in unsatisfactory circumstances for all parties and whilst the fallouts may be cause for concern for future employers, the exact events remain unclear.
The biggest concern fans have of Karanka is his unambitious style of play, but if that brings results there will be few complaints.
(Image: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Press dealings
Karanka has a good understanding in English and whilst he is fluent, it is clear that he cannot always convey precisely what he would like in certain interviews.
He generally comes across as reserved and unassuming, with most of his post-match analysis focused on tactical elements rather than any controversy.
Transfer dealings
Unsurprisingly, Karanka used his knowledge and contacts within Spanish football to arrange deals for Spain-based players such as Alvaro Negredo, Antonio Barragan, Cristhian Stuani and Bernardo Espinosa during his time at Boro.
It is said that the signings of wingers Adama Traore and Stewart Downing were not sanctioned by him, while other big-money attacking arrivals included Jordan Rhodes, Rudy Gestede and Patrick Bamford.
His transfer policy would likely be focused on signing players adept to his counter-attacking system.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Birmingham City fans react as Aitor Karanka rumour gathers pace

Birmingham City fans have been reacting to rumours regarding a move to St Andrew 's for Aitor Karanka .
League sponsor SkyBet have priced the former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest manager at 8/13 , the overwhelming favourite in the market to be given the vacant Blues job .
Following his compatriot Pep Clotet 's departure earlier this month , Karanka is now being heavily backed to move to Blues .
The Spaniard has been out of work since he was sacked by Forest in January last year , when he requested to leave the City Ground club .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here His previous Championship job had been with Boro , whom he guided to promotion in 2015-16 .
Karanka spoke last month of his desire to return to management .
Now Blues fans have had their say on the rumour .
`` Let 's hope so , '' one fan said .
`` Having a good feeling about the Karanka rumour , '' another added .
A third fan said : `` I 'd be happy with that .
He did good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might actually get us playing some decent football . ''
Another added : `` A Karanka 4-2-3-1 with ( Dan ) Crowley as the attacking midfielder ... '' '' Could be Karanka as long as we stay up , I wouldn ’ t mind that at all , '' said a fifth fan .
Another said : `` If Karanka is true , very good appointment .
( Daniel ) Ayala available on a free also ?
And a seventh fan said : `` If we do stay up and get Karanka I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go for Ayala , would anybody take him ? ''
Karanka has also spent time at Real Madrid and was Jose Mourinho 's understudy at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Birmingham City fans have been reacting to rumours regarding a move to St Andrew's for Aitor Karanka.
League sponsor SkyBet have priced the former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest manager at 8/13, the overwhelming favourite in the market to be given the vacant Blues job.
Following his compatriot Pep Clotet's departure earlier this month, Karanka is now being heavily backed to move to Blues.
The Spaniard has been out of work since he was sacked by Forest in January last year, when he requested to leave the City Ground club.
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His previous Championship job had been with Boro, whom he guided to promotion in 2015-16.
Karanka spoke last month of his desire to return to management.
Now Blues fans have had their say on the rumour.
"Let's hope so," one fan said.
"Having a good feeling about the Karanka rumour," another added.
A third fan said: "I'd be happy with that. He did good things at Boro and Forest. He might actually get us playing some decent football."
Another added: "A Karanka 4-2-3-1 with (Dan) Crowley as the attacking midfielder..."
"Could be Karanka as long as we stay up, I wouldn’t mind that at all," said a fifth fan.
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Another said: "If Karanka is true, very good appointment. (Daniel) Ayala available on a free also?
And a seventh fan said: "If we do stay up and get Karanka I’ve got a feeling he might go for Ayala, would anybody take him?"
Karanka has also spent time at Real Madrid and was Jose Mourinho's understudy at the Santiago Bernabeu


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Three changes for Wolves as Nuno tweaks his starting line-up

Wolves boss Nuno has made three changes to his starting XI for the visit of Crystal Palace to Molineux this @ @ @ @ @ that 1-1 draw at Burnley last time out , Nuno has restored Jonny Otto , @ @ @ @ @ to his starting line-up .
That means that Romain Saiss , Ruben Vinagre and Diogo @ @ @ @ @ bench .
Dendoncker , who has played in midfield for the majority of the season @ @ @ @ @ three man defence in the absence of Saiss and alongside regular pair Conor Coady and @ @ @ @ @ , Wolves line up in a 3-4-3 formation , with Adama Traore and Daniel Podence @ @ @ @ @ forward Raul Jimenez in the forward line .
As for Palace , they name Jordan @ @ @ @ @ Andros Townsend in their line-up as they seek to end a run of six straight @ @

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Wolves boss Nuno has made three changes to his starting XI for the visit of Crystal Palace to Molineux this evening.
Following on from that 1-1 draw at Burnley last time out, Nuno has restored Jonny Otto, Leander Dendoncker and Matt Doherty to his starting line-up.
That means that Romain Saiss, Ruben Vinagre and Diogo Jota all drop to the bench.
Dendoncker, who has played in midfield for the majority of the season, lines up in the three man defence in the absence of Saiss and alongside regular pair Conor Coady and Willy Boly.
Once again, Wolves line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Adama Traore and Daniel Podence playing either side of centre forward Raul Jimenez in the forward line.
As for Palace, they name Jordan Ayew, Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend in their line-up as they seek to end a run of six straight defeats.
WOLVES
Patricio; Doherty, Coady, Boly, Dendoncker, Jonny; Neves, Moutinho; Adama, Jimenez, Podence
Subs : Ruddy, Vinagre, Jordao, Neto, Saiss, Jota, Buur, Kilman, Gibbs-White
PALACE
Guaita, Ward, Dann, Sakho, Mitchell, McCarthy, McArthur, Townsend, Schlupp, Zaha, Ayew
Subs : Henderson, Kelly, Riedewald, Woods, Kirby, Kouyate, Meyer, Gordon, Pierrick


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Aitor Karanka heavily linked with Birmingham City as odds tumble

Aitor Karanka is now the bookmakers ' favourite to become the new manager of Birmingham City with League sponsor SkyBet .
After Danny Cowley 's surprise exit from Championship rivals Huddersfield Town yesterday , he was priced at 10/1 to become the new boss at St Andrew 's .
Paul Cook , who is overseeing a remarkable Wigan Athletic resurgence , was priced at 6/4 and Lee Bowyer still in the running .
Now there 's been a massive shift in the market with former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough manager the odds-on favourite at 8/13 having been as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Cook has drifted to 7/2 while Bowyer is now 6/1 .
Karanka to Blues appears to be gathering momentum with the Spaniard heavily linked with a return to English football 16 months on from his exit at Forest .
The former assistant to Jose Mourinho oversaw promotion to the Premier League at Middlesbrough in 2016 but left the Riverside Stadium shortly before the end of the following campaign with the club eventually relegated .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasked with achieving promotion in 2018-19 but left the City Ground in January last year .
When asked if he was keen to get another club , he told BBC Five Live last month : `` Yes , but this pandemic , this moment has been good for something and one thing is you need to realise that football is not all in life .
`` So now I think there are much , much more important things than football .
`` I 've been out for 16 months , I know now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is trying to adapt to the new times .
`` I 've been out for 16 months but I ’ m not this crazy manager who wants to be on the pitch everyday , so I need to find the right place like I did in your mighty Boro , I want to wait for the right time , I ’ m not in a hurry , let ’ s wait and see . ''

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Aitor Karanka is now the bookmakers' favourite to become the new manager of Birmingham City with League sponsor SkyBet.
After Danny Cowley's surprise exit from Championship rivals Huddersfield Town yesterday, he was priced at 10/1 to become the new boss at St Andrew's.
Paul Cook, who is overseeing a remarkable Wigan Athletic resurgence, was priced at 6/4 and Lee Bowyer still in the running.
Now there's been a massive shift in the market with former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough manager the odds-on favourite at 8/13 having been as long as 16/1 earlier today.
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Cook has drifted to 7/2 while Bowyer is now 6/1.
Karanka to Blues appears to be gathering momentum with the Spaniard heavily linked with a return to English football 16 months on from his exit at Forest.
The former assistant to Jose Mourinho oversaw promotion to the Premier League at Middlesbrough in 2016 but left the Riverside Stadium shortly before the end of the following campaign with the club eventually relegated.
He joined Forest in January 2018 and was tasked with achieving promotion in 2018-19 but left the City Ground in January last year.
When asked if he was keen to get another club, he told BBC Five Live last month: "Yes, but this pandemic, this moment has been good for something and one thing is you need to realise that football is not all in life.
"So now I think there are much, much more important things than football.
"I've been out for 16 months, I know now that it will be difficult because everyone is trying to adapt to the new times.
"I've been out for 16 months but I’m not this crazy manager who wants to be on the pitch everyday, so I need to find the right place like I did in your mighty Boro, I want to wait for the right time, I’m not in a hurry, let’s wait and see."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Children as young as 8 go on rampage fighting and blocking traffic

Police have promised to take action after children as young as eight went on the rampage fighting and blocking traffic in Acocks Green .
A large gang - said to be aged from eight to 20 - were seen by residents arguing and fighting on Pool Farm Road on Saturday ( July 18 ) .
They were also spotted blocking traffic from passing through and terrorised an address .
Police have also said there has been a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour resulting in criminal damage and racial harassment in around Fox Hollies Park , recently .
An alert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday ( July 20 ) read : “ Unfortunately there have been a number of anti-social behaviour incidents in and around the Fox Hollies Park area of Acocks Green .
“ Some of these incidents have resulted in crimes including criminal damage and racial harassment .
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
So it 's important to know what 's going on and what is being done about it by police and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings .
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We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on Google Play Store and App Store “ Recently on Saturday 18th July 202 a number of residents reported a large group of youths aged from eight years to 20 years arguing and fighting on Pool farm Road , Acocks Green .
“ These youths also blocked traffic on the road and also targeted ( a ) certain address .
“ Such behaviour won ’ t be tolerated and punitive action will take place both criminally and civilly in partnership with Birmingham City Council .
” Anyone who has “ any information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities or indeed have seen the above incidents ” to get in touch with the Acocks Green Neighbourhood Team .

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Police have promised to take action after children as young as eight went on the rampage fighting and blocking traffic in Acocks Green.
A large gang - said to be aged from eight to 20 - were seen by residents arguing and fighting on Pool Farm Road on Saturday (July 18).
They were also spotted blocking traffic from passing through and terrorised an address.
Police have also said there has been a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour resulting in criminal damage and racial harassment in around Fox Hollies Park, recently.
An alert issued by the local neighbourhood team on Monday (July 20) read: “Unfortunately there have been a number of anti-social behaviour incidents in and around the Fox Hollies Park area of Acocks Green.
“Some of these incidents have resulted in crimes including criminal damage and racial harassment.
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“Recently on Saturday 18th July 202 a number of residents reported a large group of youths aged from eight years to 20 years arguing and fighting on Pool farm Road, Acocks Green.
“These youths also blocked traffic on the road and also targeted (a) certain address.
“Such behaviour won’t be tolerated and punitive action will take place both criminally and civilly in partnership with Birmingham City Council. ”
Anyone who has “any information as to the youths involved in such activities or indeed have seen the above incidents” to get in touch with the Acocks Green Neighbourhood Team.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Promotion nerves and final game pressure: Baggies Q & A live

West Brom have just one game remaining in their bid to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League .
And @ @ @ @ @ we are holding a special webchat with Baggies reporter Joseph Chapman from 6pm this evening @ @ @ @ @ 's webchat on a new platform which enables you to join the debate and interact @ @ @ @ @ have to do to take part in sign up in one of two ways .
@ @ @ @ @ on the silhouette in the top right corner of this piece and you will be @ @ @ @ @ Or ... 2 ) If you try to type in the chat window at the @ @ @ @ @ will be prompted to log in that way .
There 's certainly a lot to @ @ @ @ @ questions in now .
What went wrong against Huddersfield ?
Will Brentford or Fulham wobble @ @ @ @ @ for it on Wednesday night ?
The Baggies need just one more win to secure @ @ @ @ @ big time .

West Brom have just one game remaining in their bid to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.
And with that in mind, we are holding a special webchat with Baggies reporter Joseph Chapman from 6pm this evening.
We are hosting today's webchat on a new platform which enables you to join the debate and interact with Joseph.
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's certainly a lot to talk about so get your questions in now.
What went wrong against Huddersfield? Will Brentford or Fulham wobble? Will QPR be up for it on Wednesday night? The Baggies need just one more win to secure their spot back in the big time.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Recap - M6 closees after car overturns in multi-vehicle crash

A stretch of the M6 had to be closed for more than three hours after a multi-vehicle smash .
Highways @ @ @ @ @ close off lanes one , two , three , and four at junction 13 following @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , July 20 .
Two people had to be rescued by firefighters following @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service said .
A Highways England spokesman said : `` Full closure @ @ @ @ @ to J12 Gailey due to a vehicle collision .
Please use alternative routes . ''
@ @ @ @ @ the feed below .

A stretch of the M6 had to be closed for more than three hours after a multi-vehicle smash.
Highways England revealed were forced to close off lanes one, two, three, and four at junction 13 following the crash at around 6.15pm on Monday, July 20.
Two people had to be rescued by firefighters following the serious smash, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
A Highways England spokesman said: "Full closure M6 southbound J13 Stafford South to J12 Gailey due to a vehicle collision. Please use alternative routes."
We will bring more in the feed below.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Aston Villa boss Dean Smith reacts to latest John Terry to Bristol City claims

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has doubled down on talk that John Terry is keen on departing the club for Bristol City .
According to a report in the Daily Express yesterday , Terry is said to be ready to become a manager in his own right after nearly two years as Smith 's assistant at Villa .
The Bristol City job has come up following the departure of Lee Johnson earlier this month and Steven Gerrard is also on the Robins ' shortlist according to reports .
Gerrard , though , is n't keen according to the Express with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Terry ended his career with Villa and was back a few months later as Smith 's understudy when Bruce was sacked .
And Smith has hit back at further talk of Terry 's future having already this month discussed the situation .
`` I answered it a couple of weeks ago , '' he said .
`` I spoke to JT about the Bristol City link and he said no .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
`` We have a really good working relationship and a good relationship away from work as well .
`` We really enjoy working together . ''

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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has doubled down on talk that John Terry is keen on departing the club for Bristol City.
According to a report in the Daily Express yesterday, Terry is said to be ready to become a manager in his own right after nearly two years as Smith's assistant at Villa.
The Bristol City job has come up following the departure of Lee Johnson earlier this month and Steven Gerrard is also on the Robins' shortlist according to reports.
Gerrard, though, isn't keen according to the Express with City 'considering' a move for Terry.
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Terry ended his career with Villa and was back a few months later as Smith's understudy when Bruce was sacked.
And Smith has hit back at further talk of Terry's future having already this month discussed the situation.
"I answered it a couple of weeks ago," he said.
"I spoke to JT about the Bristol City link and he said no.
"He's fully-focused on the job here.
"We have a really good working relationship and a good relationship away from work as well.
"We really enjoy working together."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--First picture of Briya Gill, three, who died in collision with car

This is the first picture of beautiful three-year-old Briya Kaur Gill who was killed after she was hit by a car .
The tragic toddler was fatally struck after she collided with the black Skoda Citigo in Brunswick Street , Leamington , on Friday ( July 17 ) .
Her grieving family said their ‘ world has lost its colour ’ and thanked staff at Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital who battled to save her , in a tribute issued by Warwickshire Police on Monday ( July 20 ) .
The tribute read : “ To all our family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Thank you for your kind words and sympathy .
“ We truly appreciate the outpouring of love , for now , please respect our privacy and give us time to grieve .
Our world has lost its colour and our lives will never be the same .
“ Thank you to all of the staff at Birmingham City Children ’ s Hospital , the care and overwhelming support they provide is not repayable and we can not express our gratitude to them .
`` Our beautiful girl has become the most beautiful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of every person she met and she lived a lifetime within her 3 years.
” They have launched a Just Giving page for the hosptial .
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving .
Warwickshire Police have recently released an update on the woman arrested saying she has been released under investigation .
Upon arrival at the scene , Briya was found with serious head injuries and she died the next day .
Flowers have been left along with toys and teddies next to sign appealing for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( July 17 ) .
One touching tribute said : “ You will be sadly missed .
May Waheguru keep you blessed .
We will miss your beautiful smile and always waving to us.
” Anyone wanting to donate to the family 's appeal for Birmingham Children 's Hospital should visit https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/briya-kaur-gill

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This is the first picture of beautiful three-year-old Briya Kaur Gill who was killed after she was hit by a car.
The tragic toddler was fatally struck after she collided with the black Skoda Citigo in Brunswick Street, Leamington, on Friday (July 17).
Her grieving family said their ‘world has lost its colour’ and thanked staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital who battled to save her, in a tribute issued by Warwickshire Police on Monday (July 20).
The tribute read: “To all our family, friends and well-wishers near and far.
“Thank you for your kind words and sympathy.
“We truly appreciate the outpouring of love, for now, please respect our privacy and give us time to grieve. Our world has lost its colour and our lives will never be the same.
“Thank you to all of the staff at Birmingham City Children’s Hospital, the care and overwhelming support they provide is not repayable and we cannot express our gratitude to them.
"Our beautiful girl has become the most beautiful angel.
"Briya touched the hearts of every person she met and she lived a lifetime within her 3 years.”
They have launched a Just Giving page for the hosptial.
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
Warwickshire Police have recently released an update on the woman arrested saying she has been released under investigation.
Upon arrival at the scene, Briya was found with serious head injuries and she died the next day.
Flowers have been left along with toys and teddies next to sign appealing for more information following the incident on Friday night (July 17).
One touching tribute said: “You will be sadly missed. May Waheguru keep you blessed. We will miss your beautiful smile and always waving to us.”
Anyone wanting to donate to the family's appeal for Birmingham Children's Hospital should visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/briya-kaur-gill


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Watch Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans

Italian police officers have revealed how they found cocaine hidden inside individual coffee beans - in an incredible attempt to @ @ @ @ @ the drug into the country .
The package came from Columbia .
Police at Milan @ @ @ @ @ of their discovery on their Facebook page on Friday ( July 17 ) .
In @ @ @ @ @ the cocaine was hidden `` within 2 kg of fine Colombian coffee.. '' According to @ @ @ @ @ became suspicious of the package as it was addressed to a Santino D ’ Antonio @ @ @ @ @ crime boss in the Keanu Reeves action thriller John Wick : Chapter 2 .
A @ @ @ @ @ trying to collect the package from a Florence tobacco shop .

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Italian police officers have revealed how they found cocaine hidden inside individual coffee beans - in an incredible attempt to smuggle a large quantity of the drug into the country.
The package came from Columbia.
Police at Milan Malpensa Airport posted a video of their discovery on their Facebook page on Friday (July 17).
In the post, officers said the cocaine was hidden "within 2 kg of fine Colombian coffee.."
According to BBC News, officers initially became suspicious of the package as it was addressed to a Santino D’Antonio - the name of a crime boss in the Keanu Reeves action thriller John Wick: Chapter 2.
A 50-year-old man was arrested after trying to collect the package from a Florence tobacco shop.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Kevin Phillips backs Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings for Everton move

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has been backed to move away from the club this summer .
Mings has been linked with a move away and Premier League rivals Manchester United , Everton and Arsenal all credited with an interest .
The former AFC Bournemouth defender became a full England international earlier this season after impressing upon his return to the Premier League .
His form had tailed off as Villa struggled to adapt to the top flight after three seasons away but that has not stopped him being linked after only a year as a permanent Villa player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your email in the box at the top of the page or click here He signed from Bournemouth last summer after helping Villa back to the Premier League through the play-offs And former Villa striker Kevin Phillips reckons he would be a good addition for Carlo Ancelotti 's Everton .
`` I could see him slipping in there , no problem , '' Phillips told Football Insider .
`` The big advantage that Tyrone has is that he is left footed , there are not many of those around .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Tyrone has had to do an awful lot of defending this year and at times you question his decision-making but ultimately , when you have to defend for that amount of time , you are going to make mistakes .
`` You are going to make errors but hopefully he will have learnt from that .
If he goes into a top-ten side I think he would shine because he ’ d have a better quality of player around him .
That would develop him quickly .
`` Everton look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that would be a good fit . ''

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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has been backed to move away from the club this summer.
Mings has been linked with a move away and Premier League rivals Manchester United, Everton and Arsenal all credited with an interest.
The former AFC Bournemouth defender became a full England international earlier this season after impressing upon his return to the Premier League.
His form had tailed off as Villa struggled to adapt to the top flight after three seasons away but that has not stopped him being linked after only a year as a permanent Villa player.
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He signed from Bournemouth last summer after helping Villa back to the Premier League through the play-offs
And former Villa striker Kevin Phillips reckons he would be a good addition for Carlo Ancelotti's Everton.
"I could see him slipping in there, no problem," Phillips told Football Insider. "The big advantage that Tyrone has is that he is left footed, there are not many of those around.
"Of course he is also now an England international.
"Tyrone has had to do an awful lot of defending this year and at times you question his decision-making but ultimately, when you have to defend for that amount of time, you are going to make mistakes.
"You are going to make errors but hopefully he will have learnt from that. If he goes into a top-ten side I think he would shine because he’d have a better quality of player around him. That would develop him quickly.
"Everton look like they're moving in the right direction so that would be a good fit."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--What the EFL have said about the Championship play-offs taking place

Six teams still stand a chance of being involved in the Championship play-offs ahead of Wednesday ’ s final round of fixtures .
At the top end of the table , West Bromwich Albion , Brentford and Fulham will all be hoping to avoid the play-offs as they search for automatic promotion .
Meanwhile , Nottingham Forest , Cardiff City and Swansea City are all looking to confirm their place in the top six before trying to fight for promotion .
After the three-month break for the coronavirus , it has taken a long time to get to this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the idea of finishing the season and holding the play-offs were fanciful .
Yet the EFL have almost managed to play the Championship out to its full conclusion .
Here is what the EFL and chairman Rick Parry have said about holding the play-offs .
Prior to the season restarting , EFL chairman Rick Parry was asked over how promotion and relegation would work should the season be curtailed .
Parry said that the EFL were firm in their stance that three teams should be promoted from the Championship .
Whilst he stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parry said that any rejection of three teams being promoted would lead to outrage in the Championship .
He said : `` We expect three clubs to be promoted and I think the Premier League is aware of our position on that .
`` In all of the conversations we 've had with the Premier League , I think their position is they expect three clubs to be relegated .
`` There would be a degree of outrage from a number of our clubs in the Championship , it would be a breach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League and the FA .
`` I suspect the FA would have a position on it as well .
`` The safe answer is it would get very messy because our expectation is three clubs would be promoted from the Championship . ''
Similarly , the EFL confirmed in May that promotion between the divisions would take place , arguing it was a matter of sporting integrity .
A statement said : `` The principle of relegation across all three divisions is integral to the integrity of the pyramid , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , provided we have assurances that the National League will start season 2020/21 . ''
That included the play-offs , which were specifically included in the EFL ’ s framework for completing the season .
The framework said : `` Play-offs should be played in all circumstances but should not be extended ( beyond four teams ) .If a scenario arises whereby the play-offfs can not be played , the EFL Board will determine the appropriate course of action . ''
Confirming that all play-off matches would take place on Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the play-offs shortly before the season resumed .
A statement said : '' The Championship play-off schedule has now been confirmed , with all five fixtures to appear live on Sky Sports .
`` The Semi-Finals will take place over five days in July , with the final to take place at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 4 August .
`` The Championship play-off schedule is as follows :

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Six teams still stand a chance of being involved in the Championship play-offs ahead of Wednesday’s final round of fixtures.
At the top end of the table, West Bromwich Albion, Brentford and Fulham will all be hoping to avoid the play-offs as they search for automatic promotion.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, Cardiff City and Swansea City are all looking to confirm their place in the top six before trying to fight for promotion.
After the three-month break for the coronavirus, it has taken a long time to get to this point - and, at some points, the idea of finishing the season and holding the play-offs were fanciful.
Yet the EFL have almost managed to play the Championship out to its full conclusion.
Here is what the EFL and chairman Rick Parry have said about holding the play-offs.
Rick Parry
Prior to the season restarting, EFL chairman Rick Parry was asked over how promotion and relegation would work should the season be curtailed.
Parry said that the EFL were firm in their stance that three teams should be promoted from the Championship.
Whilst he stopped short of confirming a play-off tournament, Parry said that any rejection of three teams being promoted would lead to outrage in the Championship.
He said: "We expect three clubs to be promoted and I think the Premier League is aware of our position on that.
"In all of the conversations we've had with the Premier League, I think their position is they expect three clubs to be relegated.
"There would be a degree of outrage from a number of our clubs in the Championship, it would be a breach of the tripartite agreement between us, the Premier League and the FA.
"I suspect the FA would have a position on it as well.
"The safe answer is it would get very messy because our expectation is three clubs would be promoted from the Championship."
EFL
Similarly, the EFL confirmed in May that promotion between the divisions would take place, arguing it was a matter of sporting integrity.
A statement said: "The principle of relegation across all three divisions is integral to the integrity of the pyramid, from the Premier League down to the National League, provided we have assurances that the National League will start season 2020/21."
That included the play-offs, which were specifically included in the EFL’s framework for completing the season.
The framework said: "Play-offs should be played in all circumstances but should not be extended (beyond four teams).If a scenario arises whereby the play-offfs cannot be played, the EFL Board will determine the appropriate course of action."
EFL announcement
Confirming that all play-off matches would take place on Sky Sports, the EFL announced the schedule for the play-offs shortly before the season resumed.
A statement said:"The Championship play-off schedule has now been confirmed, with all five fixtures to appear live on Sky Sports.
"The Semi-Finals will take place over five days in July, with the final to take place at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 4 August.
"The Championship play-off schedule is as follows:
Sunday 26 July - 6th v 3rd
Monday 27 July - 5th v 4th
Wednesday 29 July - 3rd v 6th
Thursday 30 July - 4th v 5th
Tuesday 4 August - Final (Wembley Stadium)"


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Toys and flowers tribute to girl, 3, who died in collision with car

Tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Leamington where a three-year-old girl was killed .
Flowers have been left along with toys and teddies next to sign appealing for more information following the incident on Friday night ( July 17 ) .
The young girl was rushed to hospital but died of her injuries the following day after a black Skoda Citigo collided with her on Brunswick Street .
One tribute said : `` You will be sadly missed .
May Waheguru keep you blessed .
We will miss your beautiful smile and always waving to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving .
Warwickshire Police recently released an update on the woman arrested saying she has been released under investigation .
Police are still looking for the driver of a silver or blue Mazda which was seen driving behind the Skoda at the time of the collision .
Warwickshire Police Superintendent Emma Bastone said : “ Our thoughts remain with the family of the little girl following this terrible incident .
“ We have launched a thorough investigation into how the collision occurred and we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident or saw the child or the car in the moments leading up to the collision .
“ We ’ re also keen to speak to the driver of a silver or blue Mazda we believe was driving behind the Skoda at the time of the collision but left the scene .
“ We ’ d like anyone in the area with CCTV or dash cam footage from the time of incident to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can check it for evidence .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiries should call 101 quoting incident 324 of 17 July 2020 .
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111..

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Madeleine Clark, Sanjeeta Bains)

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Tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Leamington where a three-year-old girl was killed.
Flowers have been left along with toys and teddies next to sign appealing for more information following the incident on Friday night (July 17).
The young girl was rushed to hospital but died of her injuries the following day after a black Skoda Citigo collided with her on Brunswick Street.
One tribute said: "You will be sadly missed. May Waheguru keep you blessed. We will miss your beautiful smile and always waving to us."
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
Warwickshire Police recently released an update on the woman arrested saying she has been released under investigation.
Police are still looking for the driver of a silver or blue Mazda which was seen driving behind the Skoda at the time of the collision.
Warwickshire Police Superintendent Emma Bastone said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the little girl following this terrible incident.
“We have launched a thorough investigation into how the collision occurred and we’re keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the child or the car in the moments leading up to the collision.
“We’re also keen to speak to the driver of a silver or blue Mazda we believe was driving behind the Skoda at the time of the collision but left the scene.
“We’d like anyone in the area with CCTV or dash cam footage from the time of incident to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can check it for evidence.
Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries should call 101 quoting incident 324 of 17 July 2020.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111..


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Woman dies after cardiac arrest - air ambulance called to Tamworth

A woman has sadly died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Tamworth .
Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance were all sent to the scene in Hillcrest Close off Comberford Road on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ .
Hero neighbours tried to help by performing CPR before ambulance staff arived .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ she was pronounced dead at the scene .
Staffordshire Police confirmed : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ to a property on Hillcrest Close in Tamworth .
`` A woman was sadly pronounced @ @ @ @ @ `` There were no suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner @ @ @ @ @ Service added : `` We were called to reports of an elderly lady in cardiac @ @ @ @ @ , a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the @ @ @ @ @ despite all efforts , it was not possible to save the woman and she was @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A woman has sadly died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Tamworth.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were all sent to the scene in Hillcrest Close off Comberford Road on Saturday night (July 18).
Hero neighbours tried to help by performing CPR before ambulance staff arived.
Sadly nothing could be done and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Staffordshire Police confirmed: "We were called at 6pm on Saturday to a property on Hillcrest Close in Tamworth.
"A woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"There were no suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner."
West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called to reports of an elderly lady in cardiac arrest.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
"On arrival, ambulance staff found neighbours performing CPR.
"Sadly, despite all efforts, it was not possible to save the woman and she was confirmed dead at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Thomas Frank's message as Brentford chase West Brom on final day

Thomas Frank has urged his Brentford players to quickly set aside the disappointment of losing to Stoke City on Saturday and to ensure that they maintain the pressure on West Brom at the top heading into the final games of the season .
The Bees failed to take advantage of Albion ’ s own slip up this past weekend when their eight-match winning run came to an end at Stoke City , who secure victory and survival thanks to a Lee Gregory goal .
That goal , and result , was greeted with glee and relief around the Black Country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venture into their final day meeting with Queens Park Rangers with their destiny still in their own hands .
Brentford , meanwhile , take on a Barnsley side at Griffin Park who , after seeing off Nottingham Forest in dramatic circumstances on Sunday , can still remain in the Championship with another three points .
Frank , though , had demanded that his do not let up and wants an immediate response that will at least ensure that Albion must do the business themselves if they ’ re to clinch promotion .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Frank told the Evening Standard .
“ We have an important game on Wednesday .
We lost a very tight game against Stoke but that is the past .
“ We need to do everything we can to be ready and take our chances .
We have one more big game .
I promise we will be ready to fight.
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Thomas Frank has urged his Brentford players to quickly set aside the disappointment of losing to Stoke City on Saturday and to ensure that they maintain the pressure on West Brom at the top heading into the final games of the season.
The Bees failed to take advantage of Albion’s own slip up this past weekend when their eight-match winning run came to an end at Stoke City, who secure victory and survival thanks to a Lee Gregory goal.
That goal, and result, was greeted with glee and relief around the Black Country, for it meant that Albion would venture into their final day meeting with Queens Park Rangers with their destiny still in their own hands.
Brentford, meanwhile, take on a Barnsley side at Griffin Park who, after seeing off Nottingham Forest in dramatic circumstances on Sunday, can still remain in the Championship with another three points.
Frank, though, had demanded that his do not let up and wants an immediate response that will at least ensure that Albion must do the business themselves if they’re to clinch promotion.
“We have to keep our heads up,” Frank told the Evening Standard. “We have an important game on Wednesday. We lost a very tight game against Stoke but that is the past.
“We need to do everything we can to be ready and take our chances. We have one more big game. I promise we will be ready to fight.”
Join our live Albion Q&A with Joseph Chapman by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Steve Bruce sent transfer message over Villa's John McGinn

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn in the next transfer window .
@ @ @ @ @ few Villa players to impress during a season of struggle in the Premier League and @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle will look to snap him up if Dean Smith 's side are relegated .
@ @ @ @ @ McGinn to Villa Park in 2018 and remains a huge fan of the Scotsman .
@ @ @ @ @ to be taken over by a mega-rich Saudi-backed consortium , they are likely to have @ @ @ @ @ strengthen their squad .
Former Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp is a huge fan of @ @ @ @ @ secure at least 10 times what they paid to sign him from Hibernian two years @ @ @ @ @ Daily Record , Redknapp said : `` Look at McGinn , two million quid from @ @ @ @ @ now you wouldn ’ t get close to signing him unless you go past £20m @ @ @ @ @ a wonderful player and worth that , all day long .
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Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn in the next transfer window.
McGinn is one of the few Villa players to impress during a season of struggle in the Premier League and the Daily Star reports that Newcastle will look to snap him up if Dean Smith's side are relegated.
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce brought McGinn to Villa Park in 2018 and remains a huge fan of the Scotsman.
And with the Magpies poised to be taken over by a mega-rich Saudi-backed consortium, they are likely to have plenty of funds available to strengthen their squad.
Former Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp is a huge fan of McGinn and reckons Villa can secure at least 10 times what they paid to sign him from Hibernian two years ago.
Speaking to the Daily Record, Redknapp said: "Look at McGinn, two million quid from Hibs to Aston Villa and now you wouldn’t get close to signing him unless you go past £20m.
“He’s a wonderful player and worth that, all day long.”


birminghammail--2020-07-21--Man in tears over Yodel driver's note on where to find 'hidden' parcel

A delivery driver left a package recipient in tears with a hilarious note on a 'sorry we missed you ' card .
The delivery driver found nobody home when he tried to deliver a package at the recipient 's address .
So , naturally , he did what many delivery drivers do - by leaving the item in a `` safe place '' .
But rather than leave the package round the back of the property , maybe in a secure garden , or even with a neighbour , the delivery driver did something else .
Taking to social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yodel customer explained the delivery driver had ticked the box to explain the package has been left under the doormat for safe keeping .
He also shared an image of the front door , where a massive package can be found in front of it , with the door mat resting on top .
TikTok users found it utterly hilarious , with the delivery driver doing very little to keep the package secret and safe from passers by .
Naturally , TikTok users flocked to have their say after the hilarious incident involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video racked up plenty of comments and shares , and has been viewed widely by TikTok users .
Commenting on the hilarious incident , one wrote : `` Do you think the thief would see it ? ''
`` Do n't know what 's more funny , the video or the laugh , '' chipped in a second , while a third TikTok user took to the platform to write : `` That is the most discreet place I have ever seen .
Haha very funny . ''

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A delivery driver left a package recipient in tears with a hilarious note on a 'sorry we missed you' card.
The delivery driver found nobody home when he tried to deliver a package at the recipient's address.
So, naturally, he did what many delivery drivers do - by leaving the item in a "safe place".
But rather than leave the package round the back of the property, maybe in a secure garden, or even with a neighbour, the delivery driver did something else.
Taking to social media to reveal the hilarious incident, the Yodel customer explained the delivery driver had ticked the box to explain the package has been left under the doormat for safe keeping.
He also shared an image of the front door, where a massive package can be found in front of it, with the door mat resting on top.
TikTok users found it utterly hilarious, with the delivery driver doing very little to keep the package secret and safe from passers by.
Naturally, TikTok users flocked to have their say after the hilarious incident involving the customer and Yodel delivery driver.
The video racked up plenty of comments and shares, and has been viewed widely by TikTok users.
Commenting on the hilarious incident, one wrote: "Do you think the thief would see it?"
"Don't know what's more funny, the video or the laugh," chipped in a second, while a third TikTok user took to the platform to write: "That is the most discreet place I have ever seen. Haha very funny."


birminghammail--2020-07-21--'Carnage' - vandals smash up 42 vehicles in Attwood Green wrecking spree.

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Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to 42 vehicles in Bell Barn Road, Windrush Grove and Mosedale Way.
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birminghammail--2020-07-21--This M6 lane hogger stopped for driving in fast lane at 50mph

This motorist was caught by police cameras for dangerously lane hogging on the M6 motorway at 50mph after causing a huge queue behind him .
He was pulled over by motorway cops for driving without due care and attention in the fast lane of the M6 southbound , between junction 14 and 13 , for Stafford .
Police said his actions prompted vehicles travelling behind to `` dangerously undertake '' after a `` huge queue of traffic '' built up .
The Central Motorway Police Group , which covers West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police , tweeted : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without due care and attention on the M6 south between junction 14 and 13 for lane hogging .
He caused following vehicles to dangerously undertake and a huge queue of traffic behind him . ''
Social media users were quick to react to the incident .
One wrote : `` I see this all day , every day on the motorway network . ''
While another added : `` Hard to define lane hogging between those junctions as there is a 50mph average speed limit and if all vehicles are adhering to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ?
If he is in the middle lane driving to the speed limit then so should every other the middle and outer lanes be reported . ''
But another user said : `` There was ample opportunity to move left once past the HGV , as the police car did . ''

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This motorist was caught by police cameras for dangerously lane hogging on the M6 motorway at 50mph after causing a huge queue behind him.
He was pulled over by motorway cops for driving without due care and attention in the fast lane of the M6 southbound, between junction 14 and 13, for Stafford.
Police said his actions prompted vehicles travelling behind to "dangerously undertake" after a "huge queue of traffic" built up.
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The Central Motorway Police Group, which covers West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police, tweeted: "This chap was stopped and reported for driving without due care and attention on the M6 south between junction 14 and 13 for lane hogging. He caused following vehicles to dangerously undertake and a huge queue of traffic behind him."
Social media users were quick to react to the incident.
One wrote: "I see this all day, every day on the motorway network."
While another added: "Hard to define lane hogging between those junctions as there is a 50mph average speed limit and if all vehicles are adhering to it then who is ‘lane’ hogging’? If he is in the middle lane driving to the speed limit then so should every other the middle and outer lanes be reported."
But another user said: "There was ample opportunity to move left once past the HGV, as the police car did."