birminghammail--2020-05-30--Sky confirm when you'll start paying your sports subscription again

Sky have confirmed when customers will have to resume payments for their sports subscriptions/ The vast majority of events or fixtures usually broadcast by Sky have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Premier League and EFL matches in the Championship and League One remain suspended and other sports such as cricket , rugby and Formula 1 have also been hit .
Sky initially said they would not refund customers who complained about missing out on their bumper sports packages but after a backlash decided to allow customers to pause their subscriptions free of charge .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sky want payments to return to normal by mid-June , Wales Online reports .
A Sky Community Manager wrote on the support section of the company 's website on Tuesday : `` We 're in the process of un-pausing Sky Sports as we see more live sport return during June .
`` Some of you will have noticed that we 'll be restarting subscriptions from the 19th of June and we 'll be making more information available shortly . ''
Aston Villa , Birmingham City , West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa and Wolves hope to resume their Premier League campaigns by the middle of next month while Blues and Albion could be back in Championship action slightly later .
The Bundesliga in Germany became the first major European League to resume the weekend before last , with all matches shown live on BT Sport .

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Sky have confirmed when customers will have to resume payments for their sports subscriptions/
The vast majority of events or fixtures usually broadcast by Sky have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League and EFL matches in the Championship and League One remain suspended and other sports such as cricket, rugby and Formula 1 have also been hit.
Sky initially said they would not refund customers who complained about missing out on their bumper sports packages but after a backlash decided to allow customers to pause their subscriptions free of charge.
But with many sports gearing up to return, Sky want payments to return to normal by mid-June, Wales Online reports.
A Sky Community Manager wrote on the support section of the company's website on Tuesday: "We're in the process of un-pausing Sky Sports as we see more live sport return during June.
"Some of you will have noticed that we'll be restarting subscriptions from the 19th of June and we'll be making more information available shortly."
Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers players are now back in training.
Villa and Wolves hope to resume their Premier League campaigns by the middle of next month while Blues and Albion could be back in Championship action slightly later.
The Bundesliga in Germany became the first major European League to resume the weekend before last, with all matches shown live on BT Sport.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Hawthorns Tripadvisor: We rate West Brom's stadium and staff

The next trip to The Hawthorns , a trip that often gets taken for granted , will not be like any that have gone before it .
The jaunt up the Halfords Lane from the Hawthorns House car park towards the stadium ... inhaling the familiar aromas from various burger vans on the way ... taking in the excitable chatter from home and away fans making their way towards the ground .
It 's a routine that 's absence in these weeks and months has been sorely missed .
This , of course , isn ’ t exclusive to West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one that is shared and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each weekend , nationwide , all of whom have been bereft of the tradition in recent months .
For this local reporter , it ’ s not been much different .
I ’ ve bloody missed it .
There are a multitude of reasons for that , too , beyond the obvious rushes that your football fix provides ; it ’ s not just the football we ’ ve been treated to for the most part of the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engaging post-match chats .
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When you see them , you know it ’ s match-day .
The idea that Albion might be given the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a sterilised environment without the furore , that atmosphere generated by the thousands who congregate at their shrine , is rather sad , but the current circumstances dictate it ’ ll be that way or no way .
If they do resume at The Hawthorns , it ’ ll be a dramatically different experience .
On that basis , this is our very own Hawthorns Tripadvisor review for the 2019-20 campaign .
Albion take pride in being a family orientated club , who employ plenty of people from the local areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the door of the Tommy Glidden entrance , through to those who deal in accreditation and welcome you into the press room , and those who specialise in hospitality , there is a sense of warmth .
That , you think , might be a given considering their roles , but in comparison to some of their Championship counterparts Albion excel in this department .
Their efforts make for an all round more pleasant experience .
This subject can be quite a divisive one !
What may work for some mightn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imperative for all on any given match-day .
Connection to the Internet via WiFi or VPN can be often be a challenge as far as transferring it from the press room to the press box is concerned , so much so that some clubs have separate networks for each location .
For the most part , there are no complaints to be had about Albion ’ s WiFi .
There have been some hiccups from time to time , but it stands up well against some other stadiums around the Championship which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s press box , above the supporters and below the broadcast media gantry , is situated to the right of the Halfords Lane , or ‘ West ’ , Stand , nearer to the Smethwick End than the Brummie Road End .
Because it ’ s to the right of the centre circle , it can sometimes be difficult to observe clearly incidents and match action that take place in the Woodman Corner , for example , though Albion are one of the few clubs in the division who provide screens in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Again , when measured up against some of their counterparts in the league , Albion fare well in this category .
Catering on a match-day is certainly a perk .
Some clubs mightn ’ t offer anything , others will give the press the whole shabang ; it can be quite hit and miss .
For Albion , it ’ s most certainly the former ; once again , they are towards the summit of this particular league ladder .
The Baggies have produced continental dishes throughout the campaign for their assembly of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are vegetarian too .
Fulham , QPR and Derby , who Albion visited early in the season for a series of early kick-offs , all provided lovely breakfasts , while Preston , Hull and Bristol City offered nice dishes too .

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The next trip to The Hawthorns, a trip that often gets taken for granted, will not be like any that have gone before it.
The jaunt up the Halfords Lane from the Hawthorns House car park towards the stadium...inhaling the familiar aromas from various burger vans on the way...taking in the excitable chatter from home and away fans making their way towards the ground. It's a routine that's absence in these weeks and months has been sorely missed.
This, of course, isn’t exclusive to West Bromwich Albion supporters; the match-day experience is one that is shared and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each weekend, nationwide, all of whom have been bereft of the tradition in recent months.
For this local reporter, it’s not been much different. I’ve bloody missed it.
There are a multitude of reasons for that, too, beyond the obvious rushes that your football fix provides; it’s not just the football we’ve been treated to for the most part of the season, or Slaven Bilic’s enlightening and engaging post-match chats.
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It’s the friendly faces we see each week who welcome us to The Hawthorns, too, the people we might only see once a fortnight, and only ever within the confines of the stadium. When you see them, you know it’s match-day.
The idea that Albion might be given the opportunity to clinch promotion, a season-long ambition, in a sterilised environment without the furore, that atmosphere generated by the thousands who congregate at their shrine, is rather sad, but the current circumstances dictate it’ll be that way or no way.
If they do resume at The Hawthorns, it’ll be a dramatically different experience.
On that basis, this is our very own Hawthorns Tripadvisor review for the 2019-20 campaign.
Friendliness
Albion take pride in being a family orientated club, who employ plenty of people from the local areas.
From those who work as security on the door of the Tommy Glidden entrance, through to those who deal in accreditation and welcome you into the press room, and those who specialise in hospitality, there is a sense of warmth.
That, you think, might be a given considering their roles, but in comparison to some of their Championship counterparts Albion excel in this department.
Their efforts make for an all round more pleasant experience.
Stars : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honourable mentions elsewhere: Swansea City, Cardiff City, Preston, Reading
Connectivity
This subject can be quite a divisive one! What may work for some mightn’t for others, but it remains imperative for all on any given match-day.
Connection to the Internet via WiFi or VPN can be often be a challenge as far as transferring it from the press room to the press box is concerned, so much so that some clubs have separate networks for each location.
For the most part, there are no complaints to be had about Albion’s WiFi. There have been some hiccups from time to time, but it stands up well against some other stadiums around the Championship which have led to nightmarish experiences.
Stars : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honourable mentions elsewhere: Swansea City, Middlesbrough, Derby, QPR
Press box view and comfort
Albion’s press box, above the supporters and below the broadcast media gantry, is situated to the right of the Halfords Lane, or ‘West’, Stand, nearer to the Smethwick End than the Brummie Road End.
Because it’s to the right of the centre circle, it can sometimes be difficult to observe clearly incidents and match action that take place in the Woodman Corner, for example, though Albion are one of the few clubs in the division who provide screens in the press box which come in handy.
Again, when measured up against some of their counterparts in the league, Albion fare well in this category.
Stars : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honourable mentions elsewhere: Bristol City, Leeds United, Hull City, Wigan Athletic
Food
Catering on a match-day is certainly a perk. Some clubs mightn’t offer anything, others will give the press the whole shabang; it can be quite hit and miss.
For Albion, it’s most certainly the former; once again, they are towards the summit of this particular league ladder. The Baggies have produced continental dishes throughout the campaign for their assembly of visiting media, and look after those who are vegetarian too.
Fulham, QPR and Derby, who Albion visited early in the season for a series of early kick-offs, all provided lovely breakfasts, while Preston, Hull and Bristol City offered nice dishes too.
Stars : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honourable mentions elsewhere: Derby, Fulham, Hull, Preston


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Henderson responds to 'null and void' claims affecting Aston Villa

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists the calls to declare the Premier League season null and void never bothered him .
The Premier League has set a date of Wednesday , June 17 for the campaign to resume after holding crucial talks with clubs over Project Restart .
Aston Villa and the other 19 clubs returned to training earlier this month and on Sunday , the government gave the go-ahead for elite sports to resume from Monday .
But there were calls to cancel the season because of the coronavirus crisis , including from including from West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams drop down to the Championship .
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We ’ ve got nine games left and we want to win as many of them as possible .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on really in terms of just wanting to get back and waiting for the right time to go back .
“ I was always under the impression that , not only for us but for the rest of the league , it needed finishing at some point.
” Liverpool are 25 points clear of Manchester City and require just two wins to seal the title .
Villa are yet to face the Reds away this season .
“ We ’ re all back training now , so we ’ ve been working hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been good to get back , get some good sessions in .
The weather ’ s been good to make it even more difficult , but it ’ s been good to get back out there .
“ At first it was in small groups for the first week , which actually was quite good .
It sort of eased us back in again , a little bit of light training , some decent sessions .
“ And then obviously we went into the bigger group now and full-contract training , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Villa have 10 matches left in their bid to stay up and the game in hand against Sheffield United will be one of the first matches to be played .
A full round of fixtures will then take place on the weekend of Friday , June 19 .

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists the calls to declare the Premier League season null and void never bothered him.
The Premier League has set a date of Wednesday, June 17 for the campaign to resume after holding crucial talks with clubs over Project Restart.
Aston Villa and the other 19 clubs returned to training earlier this month and on Sunday, the government gave the go-ahead for elite sports to resume from Monday.
But there were calls to cancel the season because of the coronavirus crisis, including from including from West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady who at one point demanded that no teams drop down to the Championship.
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It would have denied Liverpool of their first title for 30 years but Henderson told talkSPORT: “I think obviously for us we still think we’ve got work to do, and we have. We’ve got nine games left and we want to win as many of them as possible.
“And that was all our focus was on really in terms of just wanting to get back and waiting for the right time to go back.
“I was always under the impression that, not only for us but for the rest of the league, it needed finishing at some point.”
Liverpool are 25 points clear of Manchester City and require just two wins to seal the title. Villa are yet to face the Reds away this season.
“We’re all back training now, so we’ve been working hard," Henderson added. “It’s been good to get back, get some good sessions in. The weather’s been good to make it even more difficult, but it’s been good to get back out there.
“At first it was in small groups for the first week, which actually was quite good. It sort of eased us back in again, a little bit of light training, some decent sessions.
“And then obviously we went into the bigger group now and full-contract training, so that’s been really good.”
Villa have 10 matches left in their bid to stay up and the game in hand against Sheffield United will be one of the first matches to be played.
A full round of fixtures will then take place on the weekend of Friday, June 19.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Aston Villa learn how much Pierluigi Gollini would cost this summer

Aston Villa have learned how much it would cost to bring Pierluigi Gollini back to the club , according to reports .
The goalkeeper joined Villa in 2016 to become one of the first signings of the Dr Tony Xia era .
He was snapped up by compatriot Roberto Di Matteo but his Villa career quickly unravelled after Xia sacked the manager in October .
Steve Bruce was appointed and Gollini struggled to win his new boss over before a replacement was sought in January 2017 , with Sam Johnstone arriving on loan from Manchester United .
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He has been linked with a return to B6 in recent months , several outlets in Italy claiming Dean Smith 's side hold an interest ahead of the next transfer window .
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , the Italy international will cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report names Villa as a potential destination as well as Tottenham .
In an Instagram Q & A earlier this month , the 25-year-old was asked about his time at Villa .
“ It 's a great club , ” he said .
“ Things did not go as I hoped .
Then came Atalanta .
At the beginning I did n't play much ( but ) I always believed in my choice .
`` There was a moment when I wanted to go away from Atalanta .
I was close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't playing , I was going to the Bundesliga .
But I stayed.
” Villa have three senior stoppers on their books at the moment - Tom Heaton , Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic - as well as loanee Pepe Reina .

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Aston Villa have learned how much it would cost to bring Pierluigi Gollini back to the club, according to reports.
The goalkeeper joined Villa in 2016 to become one of the first signings of the Dr Tony Xia era.
He was snapped up by compatriot Roberto Di Matteo but his Villa career quickly unravelled after Xia sacked the manager in October.
Steve Bruce was appointed and Gollini struggled to win his new boss over before a replacement was sought in January 2017, with Sam Johnstone arriving on loan from Manchester United.
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Gollini was sent on loan to Atalanta and has firmly established himself as the Serie A side's number one having had his move made permanent for £4million two years ago.
He has been linked with a return to B6 in recent months, several outlets in Italy claiming Dean Smith's side hold an interest ahead of the next transfer window.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italy international will cost 25m euros (£22m) this summer. The report names Villa as a potential destination as well as Tottenham.
In an Instagram Q&A earlier this month, the 25-year-old was asked about his time at Villa.
“It's a great club,” he said. “Things did not go as I hoped. Then came Atalanta. At the beginning I didn't play much (but) I always believed in my choice.
"There was a moment when I wanted to go away from Atalanta. I was close to joining SPAL and, when I wasn't playing, I was going to the Bundesliga. But I stayed.”
Villa have three senior stoppers on their books at the moment - Tom Heaton, Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic - as well as loanee Pepe Reina.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Lescott reveals Gareth Barry’s offer in brutal response to Collymore

Joleon Lescott has finally addressed Stan Collymore ’ s brutal criticism of him during Aston Villa ’ s dire 2015/16 campaign .
Villa were relegated with a whimper in 2016 in Lescott ’ s only full season with the club he supported as a boy .
The defender , who is now 37 , was lambasted by supporters for his performances in claret and blue , with Collymore his most vocal critic .
Lescott accidentally tweeted a picture of a Mercedes after Villa were thrashed 6-0 by Liverpool and once relegation was confirmed he admitted it was ‘ a weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enraged Collymore and the former talkSPORT host attacked him on air .
`` I would love Joleon , or any other Villa player , to call me up in all seriousness , ” said Collymore .
“ I would like any Villa player - particularly Joleon Lescott - to come on and first explain the tweet [ with the sports car after Liverpool defeat ] .
“ But , today , this is a senior international footballer : 'Now confirmed , maybe it 's a weight off the shoulders . '
`` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Joleon ?
It should hang on your shoulders in Dubai , in 'Marbz ' , with a gold bottle with the ace of spades on it in the summer when you and Gabby [ Agboblahor ] and Leandro [ Bacuna ] are all going to be laughing when your agents take you off to other football clubs .
`` The Villa staff - it 's a real weight on their shoulders .
People who are getting made redundant , people who have been there for 20 years , who do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from .
`` You 're a disgrace .
You 've hid behind players like [ David ] Silva and [ Sergio ] Aguero but when it mattered today with your hometown club - who you profess to support - you 've helped them go down . ''
Lescott and Collymore ’ s feud might have gone quiet , but there ’ s still plenty of bad blood between the pair .
Ex-England international Lescott has now given his version of events in an interview with The Beautiful Game Podcast , and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa favourite Gareth Barry .
“ Stan , I won ’ t expose him , but he forgets he was at Villa when my brother was at Villa , ” said Lescott .
“ My brother ( Aaron ) was an apprentice , so I know ridiculous stories about him .
“ Gareth Barry , while it was going on , he reached out to me and said : ‘ Do you want me to expose him ?
’ “ For him to say that , that was enough .
My reputation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with , and the people I ’ ve played with , to know .
“ Even the Villa team at the time - and I played my part in the relegation - but the people I ’ ve worked with in all the clubs wouldn ’ t have a negative thing to say about my professionalism .
“ So him saying those things about me going to Dubai is strange .
And what killed me was that when he was making it personal I messaged him .
“ I said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to the training ground and let ’ s sort this out ’ .
He posted the message .
“ I ’ ve scored as many goals for the national team as he has .
He retired before the age I was at Aston Villa .
For him to compare and say these things I ’ m like , ‘ You weren ’ t even playing at this age so you don ’ t know what it ’ s like to be in this scenario at 33 , 34 ’ .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his issues with depression and mental health , how does he know that I never , or that players in the squad never ?
“ The way he was going at us I ’ m thinking , 'You could be affecting some players ’ mental health ' .
“ But he had no consideration for that .
You ’ re just willing to expose and say that for viewings or ratings and not care about an issue that played a part in you retiring .
You ’ re not serious enough about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that .
”

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Joleon Lescott has finally addressed Stan Collymore’s brutal criticism of him during Aston Villa’s dire 2015/16 campaign.
Villa were relegated with a whimper in 2016 in Lescott’s only full season with the club he supported as a boy.
The defender, who is now 37, was lambasted by supporters for his performances in claret and blue, with Collymore his most vocal critic.
Lescott accidentally tweeted a picture of a Mercedes after Villa were thrashed 6-0 by Liverpool and once relegation was confirmed he admitted it was ‘a weight off their shoulders’.
His comments enraged Collymore and the former talkSPORT host attacked him on air.
"I would love Joleon, or any other Villa player, to call me up in all seriousness,” said Collymore. “I would like any Villa player - particularly Joleon Lescott - to come on and first explain the tweet [with the sports car after Liverpool defeat].
“But, today, this is a senior international footballer: 'Now confirmed, maybe it's a weight off the shoulders.'
"Why's it a weight off the shoulders, Joleon? It should hang on your shoulders in Dubai, in 'Marbz', with a gold bottle with the ace of spades on it in the summer when you and Gabby [Agboblahor] and Leandro [Bacuna] are all going to be laughing when your agents take you off to other football clubs.
"The Villa staff - it's a real weight on their shoulders. People who are getting made redundant, people who have been there for 20 years, who don't know where the next pay cheque might come from.
"You're a disgrace. You've hid behind players like [David] Silva and [Sergio] Aguero but when it mattered today with your hometown club - who you profess to support - you've helped them go down."
Lescott and Collymore’s feud might have gone quiet, but there’s still plenty of bad blood between the pair.
Ex-England international Lescott has now given his version of events in an interview with The Beautiful Game Podcast, and he’s revealed a conversation he had with Villa favourite Gareth Barry.
“Stan, I won’t expose him, but he forgets he was at Villa when my brother was at Villa,” said Lescott. “My brother (Aaron) was an apprentice, so I know ridiculous stories about him.
“Gareth Barry, while it was going on, he reached out to me and said: ‘Do you want me to expose him?’
“For him to say that, that was enough. My reputation is enough with the people I’ve worked with, and the people I’ve played with, to know.
“Even the Villa team at the time - and I played my part in the relegation - but the people I’ve worked with in all the clubs wouldn’t have a negative thing to say about my professionalism.
“So him saying those things about me going to Dubai is strange. And what killed me was that when he was making it personal I messaged him.
“I said, ‘We’re both men, come down to the training ground and let’s sort this out’. He posted the message.
“I’ve scored as many goals for the national team as he has. He retired before the age I was at Aston Villa. For him to compare and say these things I’m like, ‘You weren’t even playing at this age so you don’t know what it’s like to be in this scenario at 33, 34’.
“What also frustrated me was that Stan had his issues with depression and mental health, how does he know that I never, or that players in the squad never?
“The way he was going at us I’m thinking, 'You could be affecting some players’ mental health'.
“But he had no consideration for that. You’re just willing to expose and say that for viewings or ratings and not care about an issue that played a part in you retiring. You’re not serious enough about the issue if you’re willing to do that.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Gary Neville slams Premier League over stance affecting West Brom

Gary Neville has criticised the Premier League for not doing enough to help EFL clubs who are counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis .
Football was suspended two months ago and many teams across the Championship , League One and League Two have been left feeling the pinch .
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are hoping to be Premier League sides next season but the chairman of their Championship rivals Huddersfield Town , Phil Hodgkinson , has warned a staggering '50 or 60 clubs ' could go out of business as a result of the loss of revenue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League 's chief executive , Richard Masters , defended the top flight 's stance in not providing more financial help to EFL clubs .
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Everyone 's looking at their own feet , and not seeing the carnage that 's coming in the next three to four months , '' Neville said On Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted more from the Premier League from day one on this .
`` I 'm continually disappointed by them and their stance ; I think what the Huddersfield owner says is quite alarming , I do n't think it 'll be 50 or 60 clubs personally , I do n't see any evidence of that , but he might be closer to it than I am .
`` But I do think there will be clubs considering going into administration in the next three to four months to save themselves , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that .
`` There 's a looming nightmare economically coming for the EFL clubs , but whether it 's up to 50 I 'm not sure .
From day one , I 've said it will be July , August , September , October where the real pressure comes . ''
He added : `` The EFL will be there to fend for itself without the Premier League , and it does n't look like it 's going to get any extra funding from the Premier League at this moment in time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week there could be a government bailout , but I was nervous about that as they 've got enough on their plate with the other industries it has to look after , it 's put enough stimulus packages in place to try to support businesses and employees .
`` Whether it 's going to look at football with a different angle , I 'm not sure .
But at EFL level , football does need some funding from somewhere in the next four , five , six months or else I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 'd be a real shame , but the Premier League do n't see it as their urgent responsibility at this moment in time . ''

Gary Neville has criticised the Premier League for not doing enough to help EFL clubs who are counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis.
Football was suspended two months ago and many teams across the Championship, League One and League Two have been left feeling the pinch.
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are hoping to be Premier League sides next season but the chairman of their Championship rivals Huddersfield Town, Phil Hodgkinson, has warned a staggering '50 or 60 clubs' could go out of business as a result of the loss of revenue since the pandemic hit.
The Premier League's chief executive, Richard Masters, defended the top flight's stance in not providing more financial help to EFL clubs.
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"That's what I'm seeing all over football. Everyone's looking at their own feet, and not seeing the carnage that's coming in the next three to four months," Neville said On Monday's The Football Show. "I wanted more from the Premier League from day one on this.
"I'm continually disappointed by them and their stance; I think what the Huddersfield owner says is quite alarming, I don't think it'll be 50 or 60 clubs personally, I don't see any evidence of that, but he might be closer to it than I am.
"But I do think there will be clubs considering going into administration in the next three to four months to save themselves, and it'll be interesting how the league deal with that.
"There's a looming nightmare economically coming for the EFL clubs, but whether it's up to 50 I'm not sure. From day one, I've said it will be July, August, September, October where the real pressure comes."
He added: "The EFL will be there to fend for itself without the Premier League, and it doesn't look like it's going to get any extra funding from the Premier League at this moment in time.
"There was some suggestion last week there could be a government bailout, but I was nervous about that as they've got enough on their plate with the other industries it has to look after, it's put enough stimulus packages in place to try to support businesses and employees.
"Whether it's going to look at football with a different angle, I'm not sure. But at EFL level, football does need some funding from somewhere in the next four, five, six months or else I think we'll see sides going into administration. That'd be a real shame, but the Premier League don't see it as their urgent responsibility at this moment in time."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Premier League TV schedule as Villa and Wolves gear up for return

A third of the remaining Premier League fixtures will be shown free-to-air , the UK government has confirmed .
Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Oliver Dowden confirmed that sporting events will be allowed to take place from Monday without spectators .
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on June 17 with Aston Villa 's game in hand against Sheffield United one of the first matches to be played .
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Kick-off times will be staggered across various days for the rest of the season , these are : Every match will be broadcast live and for the first time since its inception in 1992 , matches will be screened free-to-air on the BBC .
Sky Sports also plans to show some fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rights for 64 games and in addition to the 39 already scheduled to be screened live , 25 more matches will be available on Sky Sports Premier League and the free-to-air Pick channel .
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool on Saturday , June 20 is the first confirmed free-to-air offering .
BBC Sport will show four matches free-to-air and there will also be additional Match of the Day highlight shows .
Which matches will be shown first ?
Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal , both games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games to be played .
That will bring each team to 29 games played and a full round of matches will then take place on the weekend of Friday , June 19 .

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A third of the remaining Premier League fixtures will be shown free-to-air, the UK government has confirmed.
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on Wednesday, June 17 with Aston Villa's game in hand against Sheffield United being played that night.
There are a total of 92 fixtures left in the season and here's what we know so far about the schedule:
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Kick-off times will be staggered across various days for the rest of the season, these are:
Friday 20:00
Saturday 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:00
Sunday 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00
Monday 20:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 and 20:00
How can I watch?
Every match will be broadcast live and for the first time since its inception in 1992, matches will be screened free-to-air on the BBC.
Sky Sports also plans to show some fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky, BT Sport and Amazon.
Sky have the rights for 64 games and in addition to the 39 already scheduled to be screened live, 25 more matches will be available on Sky Sports Premier League and the free-to-air Pick channel.
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool on Saturday, June 20 is the first confirmed free-to-air offering.
BBC Sport will show four matches free-to-air and there will also be additional Match of the Day highlight shows.
Amazon has now confirmed it will stream the four Premier League games it has the rights to free of charge, bringing the total number of free-to-air games to 33.
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Which matches will be shown first?
Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, both games in hand, will be the first games to be played.
That will bring each team to 29 games played and a full round of matches will then take place on the weekend of Friday, June 19.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Stan Collymore reveals Jack Grealish talks amid Manchester United interest

Former Aston Villa forward Stan Collymore believes there is a role for older players , or those who have since retired from the game , to act as advisers for the younger stars in the game amid a difficult time .
Ex-Lion Collymore has explained how he was in contact with captain Jack Grealish after he was caught flouting government guidelines while the UK was in full lockdown .
He was fined two weeks ’ wages .
In what has been a challenging time for footballers , who have been required to maintain rocket high levels of fitness ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior indication as to how long the suspension of the game would be , Collymore - who played for his boyhood club between 1997 and 2000 - sees an opportunity for former players , or senior pros , to look out for their juniors and offer words of wisdom .
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“ I did that with Jack Grealish .
I sent him a long email when he went to a party .
I told him he needs to make amends .
I said to him ‘ you ’ ve got good people around you , you ’ ve let them down but now it ’ s time to get back on track ’ .
“ Pretty much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I requested he did .
He made a big donation to a local hospital and he was forgiven .
“ If you look at Manchester United , Liverpool , Arsenal , Chelsea , who all might be looking at you , if he keeps making these kinds of mistakes , they just won ’ t take him .
“ A big conversation - make sure the football family , doctors , clubs , keep their phone lines open because players are humans like we all are .
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Former Aston Villa forward Stan Collymore believes there is a role for older players, or those who have since retired from the game, to act as advisers for the younger stars in the game amid a difficult time.
Ex-Lion Collymore has explained how he was in contact with captain Jack Grealish after he was caught flouting government guidelines while the UK was in full lockdown. He was fined two weeks’ wages.
In what has been a challenging time for footballers, who have been required to maintain rocket high levels of fitness ahead of the return of the sport without any prior indication as to how long the suspension of the game would be, Collymore - who played for his boyhood club between 1997 and 2000 - sees an opportunity for former players, or senior pros, to look out for their juniors and offer words of wisdom.
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“As an older guy now, looking now at some of these young kids, older players now should be able to pick the phone up and say ‘have a think about that - have a word about that’,” Collymore told SiriusXM.
“I did that with Jack Grealish. I sent him a long email when he went to a party. I told him he needs to make amends. I said to him ‘you’ve got good people around you, you’ve let them down but now it’s time to get back on track’.
“Pretty much as a prescription, he did everything that I requested he did. He made a big donation to a local hospital and he was forgiven.
“If you look at Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, who all might be looking at you, if he keeps making these kinds of mistakes, they just won’t take him.
“A big conversation - make sure the football family, doctors, clubs, keep their phone lines open because players are humans like we all are.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Liverpool fans loving latest Adama Traore transfer update

Liverpool fans are loving the latest transfer claim about Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore .
Troare is being linked with a host of top clubs including Liverpool ahead of the next transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign .
He has scored six goals and laid on 12 assists in all competitions , making a vital contribution to Wolves ' success in the Premier League and Europa League .
An £18m signing from Middlesbrough two years , Wolves stand to make a huge profit on Traore should they choose to cash in but are keen to hold onto the 24-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to stay on top of all the Wolverhampton Wanderers news with our daily newsletter .
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The outlet also reports talks between Liverpool and Wolves over a deal are at an 'advanced ' stage .
One Liverpool fan on social media beamed : `` Be happy with that he is rapid and a big unit .
Klopp would make him into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm up for this , people say he can be headless but the ability with his feet , the power too , and he came from Barca where he was reluctantly let go .
Do it . ''
`` Yes .
Absolute quality signing .
Has it all .
A year under Klopp and he ’ ll be world class , '' said a third .

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Troare is being linked with a host of top clubs including Liverpool ahead of the next transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign.
He has scored six goals and laid on 12 assists in all competitions, making a vital contribution to Wolves' success in the Premier League and Europa League.
An £18m signing from Middlesbrough two years, Wolves stand to make a huge profit on Traore should they choose to cash in but are keen to hold onto the 24-year-old.
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However, TodoFichajes reports Jurgen Klopp is determined to take Traore to Liverpool and ‘has recommended the incorporation of the player and personally telephoned’ him.
The outlet also reports talks between Liverpool and Wolves over a deal are at an 'advanced' stage.
One Liverpool fan on social media beamed: "Be happy with that he is rapid and a big unit. Klopp would make him into a superstar."
Another said: "I'm up for this, people say he can be headless but the ability with his feet, the power too, and he came from Barca where he was reluctantly let go. Do it."
"Yes. Absolute quality signing. Has it all. A year under Klopp and he’ll be world class," said a third.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--PL chief gives update on situation West Brom could face after promotion

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters is optimistic fans could return to stadiums to watch matches next season .
Top-flight football is due to return next month after a return date of June 17 was pencilled in .
The remaining 92 fixtures will be played behind closed doors with every match screened live across Sky Sports , BT Sport , Amazon and the BBC .
West Bromwich Albion 's promotion bid is likely to resume at a similar time with players having returned to socially-distanced training .
Slaven Bilic 's side trail Leeds United by a single point and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
Albion fans will be forced to watch the rest of this season from their homes but they could be back at The Hawthorns to watch top-flight football next term .
Masters said : “ No one knows when matches can move away from behind closed doors model , obviously it ’ s right to have contingency plans in place but there is optimism in the Premier League and from clubs that we will see fans back in the stadiums again next season .
“ It may happen on a phased basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and end date for next season ) has been discussed but I think that we are dealing with the issues of 2019/20 as a priority .
“ We will come onto the issues of the start date for our next season when we have more assurity on when we can finish .
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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters is optimistic fans could return to stadiums to watch matches next season.
Top-flight football is due to return next month after a return date of June 17 was pencilled in.
The remaining 92 fixtures will be played behind closed doors with every match screened live across Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon and the BBC.
West Bromwich Albion's promotion bid is likely to resume at a similar time with players having returned to socially-distanced training. Slaven Bilic's side trail Leeds United by a single point and all Championship sides have nine fixtures left to play.
Albion fans will be forced to watch the rest of this season from their homes but they could be back at The Hawthorns to watch top-flight football next term.
Masters said: “No one knows when matches can move away from behind closed doors model, obviously it’s right to have contingency plans in place but there is optimism in the Premier League and from clubs that we will see fans back in the stadiums again next season.
“It may happen on a phased basis. Of course it (a start and end date for next season) has been discussed but I think that we are dealing with the issues of 2019/20 as a priority.
“We will come onto the issues of the start date for our next season when we have more assurity on when we can finish.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Professor Van-Tam's clear message about Dominic Cummings

Scientific advisers at the daily Downing Street press briefing have so far steered clear of any opinion on whether Dominic Cummings broke the rules of lockdown by travelling 260 miles from London to Durham .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to stifle the questions asked by probing journalists at the briefing on Thursday about whether his top adviser had broken the rules .
Then Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said they did not want to be drawn into the debate when asked by reporters .
But today the deputy chief medical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about Mr Cummings in the briefing .
He said : `` In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear .
In my opinion they are for the benefit of all .
In my opinion they apply to all . ''
Mr Cummings drove 260 miles from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown , and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital .
His actions have prompted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prof Van-Tam also warned about the easing of lockdown from Monday - when groups of up to six could meet for outdoor exercise or visit private gardens .
The rules will also see some children returning to school and certain shops able to open .
`` Do n't tear the pants out of it and do n't go further than the guidance actually says , '' he said .
He added : `` I think there 's a dual responsibility here that contact tracing has got to go well , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and to take the advice about self-isolation , if it 's given because you 're a contact , very seriously . ''
He told the press conference people must be reasonable about their approach to the easing of restrictions and be `` sensible and proportionate '' with the freedom they are being given .
Likening the virus to a spring in a box , he said : `` It 's like having a spring in a box and you 've got the lid on , now you can take the lid off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spring or broken the spring in any way . ''
He said : `` This is a dual responsibility here of Government to go slowly and carefully and to take the advice from the scientists , of the scientists to watch this whole thing very closely over the next few weeks and of the public in general to actually follow the guidance .

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Scientific advisers at the daily Downing Street press briefing have so far steered clear of any opinion on whether Dominic Cummings broke the rules of lockdown by travelling 260 miles from London to Durham.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to stifle the questions asked by probing journalists at the briefing on Thursday about whether his top adviser had broken the rules.
Then Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said they did not want to be drawn into the debate when asked by reporters.
But today the deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was less restrained when asked about Mr Cummings in the briefing.
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He said: "In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear. In my opinion they are for the benefit of all. In my opinion they apply to all."
Mr Cummings drove 260 miles from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown, and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital.
His actions have prompted dozens of MPs calling for his resignation.
Prof Van-Tam also warned about the easing of lockdown from Monday - when groups of up to six could meet for outdoor exercise or visit private gardens. The rules will also see some children returning to school and certain shops able to open.
"Don't tear the pants out of it and don't go further than the guidance actually says," he said.
He added: "I think there's a dual responsibility here that contact tracing has got to go well, but the public have also got to engage with it and to take the advice about self-isolation, if it's given because you're a contact, very seriously."
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He told the press conference people must be reasonable about their approach to the easing of restrictions and be "sensible and proportionate" with the freedom they are being given.
Likening the virus to a spring in a box, he said: "It's like having a spring in a box and you've got the lid on, now you can take the lid off a little but you haven't disconnected the spring or broken the spring in any way."
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He said: "This is a dual responsibility here of Government to go slowly and carefully and to take the advice from the scientists, of the scientists to watch this whole thing very closely over the next few weeks and of the public in general to actually follow the guidance.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Government confirms sport to resume from Monday

The UK government has given the go-ahead for sport to resume from June 1 .
Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Oliver Dowden confirmed today that sporting events will be allowed to take place from Monday without spectators .
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on June 17 with Aston Villa 's game in hand against Sheffield United one of the first matches to be played .
Horse racing will be the first sport to return with a meeting scheduled at Newcastle on Monday .
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Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments .
`` This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors .
`` It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it ’ s right for them to restart .
`` This is a significant moment for British sport .
By working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved . ''
The government has published 'stage three ' of its protocols for elite sports to return behind closed doors .
Dowden added : `` Football , tennis , horse racing , Formula 1 , cricket , golf , rugby , snooker and others are all set to return to our screens shortly . ''
Every Premier League match will be broadcast live and for the first time since its inception in 1992 , four matches will be screened free to air on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show 25 fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky , BT Sport and Amazon .
Dowden added that a third of top-flight matches to finish the season will now be free to view .

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The UK government has given the go-ahead for sport to resume from June 1.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden confirmed today that sporting events will be allowed to take place from Monday without spectators.
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on June 17 with Aston Villa's game in hand against Sheffield United one of the first matches to be played.
Horse racing will be the first sport to return with a meeting scheduled at Newcastle on Monday.
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Dowden said: "The wait is over. Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments.
"This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors.
"It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it’s right for them to restart.
"This is a significant moment for British sport. By working with clinicians every step of the way, we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved."
The government has published 'stage three' of its protocols for elite sports to return behind closed doors.
Dowden added: "Football, tennis, horse racing, Formula 1, cricket, golf, rugby, snooker and others are all set to return to our screens shortly."
Every Premier League match will be broadcast live and for the first time since its inception in 1992, four matches will be screened free to air on the BBC.
Sky Sports also plans to show 25 fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky, BT Sport and Amazon.
Dowden added that a third of top-flight matches to finish the season will now be free to view.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Demon drivers clocked doing speeds of up to 140mph during motorway crackdown

Hundreds of reckless drivers have been caught doing speeds of up to 140mph on West Midlands motorways .
Cops caught one motorist driving at 125mph between junctions one and two of the M5 , while another was clocked at 120mph along the same stretch .
Nearly 340 drivers were caught speeding during a month long crackdown , according to West Midlands Police .
Drivers were able to take advantage of clear roads due to the lockdown keeping many people at home .
A motorist was clocked at 120mph on the M6 between junctions 10 and 10a and one driver in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Expressway – more than twice the 50mph limit .
Meanwhile , Staffordshire Police said one driver hit an unbelievable 141mph on the M6 Toll .
Irresponsible driving increases the risk of serious , or fatal , collisions which increases the strain on the already busy staff of the NHS who are leading the coronavirus fight .
Those caught were issued with penalty points and a fine or reported for summons .
Inspector Sion Hathaway , from Central Motorway Police Group , said : “ Just a few extra miles per hour can make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s reaction , braking distances and ultimately put other lives at risk .
“ Though a total of 279 drivers caught speeding may be a worrying figure – those are 279 incidents that could have ended up in a devastating result .
“ We hope those caught will think twice about putting both themselves and other motorists in danger and we ’ ll carry on taking action on those that continue to speed.
” In neighbouring Warwickshire , 93 drivers were slapped with court summons , three arrested and half a dozen vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign .
Another 24 drivers were given warnings for behaviour observed by officers on the county ’ s roads .
One vehicle was stopped after doing more than 130mph on the M40 and another doing 126mph on the A46 .
Two cars were seized for having no insurance after they were both caught travelling in excess of 100mph .
Another car was stopped undertaking other vehicles at 104mph on the M40 .

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Hundreds of reckless drivers have been caught doing speeds of up to 140mph on West Midlands motorways.
Cops caught one motorist driving at 125mph between junctions one and two of the M5, while another was clocked at 120mph along the same stretch.
Nearly 340 drivers were caught speeding during a month long crackdown, according to West Midlands Police.
Drivers were able to take advantage of clear roads due to the lockdown keeping many people at home.
A motorist was clocked at 120mph on the M6 between junctions 10 and 10a and one driver in a hurry hit 117mph on the Aston Expressway – more than twice the 50mph limit.
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Meanwhile, Staffordshire Police said one driver hit an unbelievable 141mph on the M6 Toll.
Irresponsible driving increases the risk of serious, or fatal, collisions which increases the strain on the already busy staff of the NHS who are leading the coronavirus fight.
Those caught were issued with penalty points and a fine or reported for summons.
Inspector Sion Hathaway, from Central Motorway Police Group, said: “Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver’s reaction, braking distances and ultimately put other lives at risk.
“Though a total of 279 drivers caught speeding may be a worrying figure – those are 279 incidents that could have ended up in a devastating result.
“We hope those caught will think twice about putting both themselves and other motorists in danger and we’ll carry on taking action on those that continue to speed.”
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In neighbouring Warwickshire, 93 drivers were slapped with court summons, three arrested and half a dozen vehicles seized during the first four days of the campaign.
Another 24 drivers were given warnings for behaviour observed by officers on the county’s roads.
One vehicle was stopped after doing more than 130mph on the M40 and another doing 126mph on the A46.
Two cars were seized for having no insurance after they were both caught travelling in excess of 100mph.
Another car was stopped undertaking other vehicles at 104mph on the M40.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Crossbows seized after police called to disorder on Tipton street

Armed police were called to a Tipton street after violence broke out involving weapons .
Officers were called to Union Street at 12.30am today ( May 30 ) , after reports of men brandishing weapons .
Two suspects were caught in a car and searched .
Cops discovered two crossbows and several false registration plates , which resulted in the pair being arrested .
Both men remain in police custody for questioning and no one is believed to have been injured .
In a message on West Midlands Police 's online alert system WM now , PC Jamie Follows said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a large disorder involving weapons .
`` We were assisted by firearms officers and located two suspects in a car .
`` They were subject of a search and we found two crossbows and several false registration plates .
We arrested both males who remain in custody for questioning . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` Two people have been arrested following reports of disorder on Union Street , Tipton .
`` Officers were called to reports of men brandishing weapons at around 12.30am today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were recovered from a car and two men were arrested .
`` No one is believed to have been injured . ''
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 , quoting log 91 of 30 May .

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Armed police were called to a Tipton street after violence broke out involving weapons.
Officers were called to Union Street at 12.30am today (May 30), after reports of men brandishing weapons.
Two suspects were caught in a car and searched.
Cops discovered two crossbows and several false registration plates, which resulted in the pair being arrested.
Both men remain in police custody for questioning and no one is believed to have been injured.
In a message on West Midlands Police's online alert system WM now, PC Jamie Follows said: "We were called to Tipton to a report of a large disorder involving weapons.
"We were assisted by firearms officers and located two suspects in a car.
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"They were subject of a search and we found two crossbows and several false registration plates. We arrested both males who remain in custody for questioning."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Two people have been arrested following reports of disorder on Union Street, Tipton.
"Officers were called to reports of men brandishing weapons at around 12.30am today (Saturday).
"Two crossbows were recovered from a car and two men were arrested.
"No one is believed to have been injured."
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101, quoting log 91 of 30 May.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Groups of up to six people from different households can exercise together

Further lockdown easing was revealed today with the announcement that groups of up to six people from different households will be able to exercise together from Monday , June 1 .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the move at the daily Downing Street briefing .
He said : `` Today I am also glad to confirm that we are relaxing the rules on exercise further so that from Monday people will be able to exercise with up to five others from different households , crucially , so long as they remain two metres apart .
`` That means that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play together , and do things like conditioning and fitness sessions that do n't involve physical contact . ''
`` The British sporting recovery has begun , '' he added .
The news came as he also announced the lifting of restrictions on football matches , horse racing and athletics which could now take place 'behind closed doors ' .
He said the Government is also focusing on getting grassroots sports and women 's teams `` back up and running '' .
`` Visibility matters , and our daughters deserve to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
He added : `` For more than two months after sport stopped and after weeks of round-the-clock discussions with medical experts and professional sports bodies , I 'm delighted to announce today that the Government has published guidance which allows competitive sport to resume behind closed doors from Monday at the earliest . ''
He said that : `` Football , tennis , horse racing , Formula 1 , cricket , golf , rugby , snooker and others are all set to return to our screens shortly . ''

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Further lockdown easing was revealed today with the announcement that groups of up to six people from different households will be able to exercise together from Monday, June 1.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the move at the daily Downing Street briefing.
He said: "Today I am also glad to confirm that we are relaxing the rules on exercise further so that from Monday people will be able to exercise with up to five others from different households, crucially, so long as they remain two metres apart.
"That means that people who play team sports will be able to play together, and do things like conditioning and fitness sessions that don't involve physical contact."
"The British sporting recovery has begun," he added.
The news came as he also announced the lifting of restrictions on football matches, horse racing and athletics which could now take place 'behind closed doors'.
He said the Government is also focusing on getting grassroots sports and women's teams "back up and running".
"Visibility matters, and our daughters deserve to see female athletes on the main stage," he said.
He added: "For more than two months after sport stopped and after weeks of round-the-clock discussions with medical experts and professional sports bodies, I'm delighted to announce today that the Government has published guidance which allows competitive sport to resume behind closed doors from Monday at the earliest."
He said that: "Football, tennis, horse racing, Formula 1, cricket, golf, rugby, snooker and others are all set to return to our screens shortly."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Aston Villa's bid for Premier League safety given green light

The UK government has given the go-ahead for Aston Villa 's Premier League season to resume .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed today that sporting events will be allowed to resume from June 1 without spectators .
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on June 17 with Villa 's game in hand against Sheffield United one of the first matches to be played .
Fixtures were suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic and the top-flight has been preparing to stage games under the Project Restart proposals .
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`` It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it ’ s right for them to restart .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ British sport .
By working with clinicians every step of the way , we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved . ''
Villa are 19th in the table , sitting two points from safety with ten matches left to play in their bid to avoid relegation .
`` The Premier League welcomes the Government ’ s announcement today , '' the top-flight 's chief executive Richard Masters said .
`` All major sports , including the Premier League , have been working together with the Department for Digital , Culture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stage Three protocol .
`` We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government , especially DCMS , Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer ’ s team .
`` We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June , but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved .
`` This includes consulting with our clubs , players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all goes well , we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks ’ time . ''
Villa returned to training at Bodymoor Heath earlier this month , working in small groups and socially distancing .

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The UK government has given the go-ahead for Aston Villa's Premier League season to resume.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed today that sporting events will be allowed to resume from June 1 without spectators.
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on June 17 with Villa's game in hand against Sheffield United one of the first matches to be played.
Fixtures were suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic and the top-flight has been preparing to stage games under the Project Restart proposals.
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Having published guidance for elite sports to resume, Dowden said at the daily press briefing: "The wait is over. Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments.
"This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors.
"It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it’s right for them to restart.
"This is a significant moment for British sport. By working with clinicians every step of the way, we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved."
Villa are 19th in the table, sitting two points from safety with ten matches left to play in their bid to avoid relegation.
"The Premier League welcomes the Government’s announcement today," the top-flight's chief executive Richard Masters said.
"All major sports, including the Premier League, have been working together with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol.
"We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government, especially DCMS, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer’s team.
"We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
"This includes consulting with our clubs, players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority. If all goes well, we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks’ time."
Villa returned to training at Bodymoor Heath earlier this month, working in small groups and socially distancing.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Government give green light for sport to return from Monday

West Bromwich Albion have received the biggest green light yet in their hopes for a return to football in the near future - from the British government .
Culture minister Oliver Dowden confirmed on Saturday that all elite British sport may proceed with extra caution from Monday , June 1 .
Horse racing , greyhound racing and snooker are expected to be the first sports that restart immediately , but it remains a shot in the arm for football too .
The Premier League have already pencilled in a return date , while the Championship are expected to follow suit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permit West Brom and Leeds United to continue their respective promotion pushes at the top of English football ’ s second tier .
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Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments .
“ This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it ’ s right for them to restart .
“ This is a significant moment for British sport .
By working with clinicians every step of the way , we ’ re creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved.
” Richard Masters , the chief executive of the Premier League where Albion hope to find themselves in time for next season , welcomed the news and explained that plenty of work needs doing ahead of June 17 .
“ The Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Masters said in a statement .
“ All major sports , including the Premier League , have been working together with the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol .
“ We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government , especially DCMS , Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer ’ s team .
“ We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June , but there is still much work to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved .
This includes consulting with our clubs , players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority .
“ If all goes well , we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks ’ time .
”

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West Bromwich Albion have received the biggest green light yet in their hopes for a return to football in the near future - from the British government.
Culture minister Oliver Dowden confirmed on Saturday that all elite British sport may proceed with extra caution from Monday, June 1.
Horse racing, greyhound racing and snooker are expected to be the first sports that restart immediately, but it remains a shot in the arm for football too.
The Premier League have already pencilled in a return date, while the Championship are expected to follow suit next month - a return that would permit West Brom and Leeds United to continue their respective promotion pushes at the top of English football’s second tier.
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Dowden said: “The wait is over. Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments.
“This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors. It’s now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it’s right for them to restart.
“This is a significant moment for British sport. By working with clinicians every step of the way, we’re creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved.”
Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League where Albion hope to find themselves in time for next season, welcomed the news and explained that plenty of work needs doing ahead of June 17.
“The Premier League welcomes the Government’s announcement today,” Masters said in a statement.
“All major sports, including the Premier League, have been working together with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol.
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“We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government, especially DCMS, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer’s team.
“We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved. This includes consulting with our clubs, players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority.
“If all goes well, we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks’ time.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Union demands 'back to school' plans are axed after latest lockdown warning

A teachers ' union has called on the Government to “ draw back ” on the planned reopening of schools in England from Monday , June 1 because experts have warned that the easing of lockdown has come too soon .
The National Education Union ( NEU ) said the contact-tracing system must be operating fully before the risk level that comes with children and teachers returning to school can be mitigated .
Comments from advisers undermine the Government ’ s claim that it is following the science , the union said in a statement issued on Saturday afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reopen .
NEU general secretaries Kevin Courtney and Dr Mary Bousted said : “ No-one can now confidently assert that it is safe to open schools more widely from Monday .
`` Opening schools more widely runs the risk of increasing the R rate and therefore the level of risk to staff and to parents .
“ That risk can only be mitigated if contact tracing is running successfully .
“ We have made that case strongly to Government – and we have been supported by the BMA and by the independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replies that it is following the science .
But this public break by senior members of Sage , including by the chair of the NERVTAG committee , undermines that claim .
“ School leaders , their staff and pupils ’ families deserve better than this .
Even at this late stage , we call on the Government to draw back from wider opening of primary schools from Monday .
“ Instead we urge Government to engage in talks with the profession and the unions , including the NEU , about how to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is shown to be working.
” Meanwhile , three quarters of schools intend to reopen to more pupils in June , a poll carried out earlier this week suggested .
Most school leaders ( 77.6 per cent ) said they will take a flexible approach using rotas and a smaller number of year groups when they increase their numbers from Monday and the week after , the NAHT school leaders ’ union said .
The move follows announcements from head teachers warning schools were not ready to welcome pupils .
But 10 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they will not be in a position to take more pupils on Monday , or the week after .
Just 12.1 per cent said they will increase the number of pupils attending school completely in line with the Government ’ s proposals , the union said .
It came after teaching unions and council leaders spoke out about safety concerns .
NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman said school leaders had worked “ tirelessly ” in recent weeks to put in place safety arrangements for pupils , staff and parents .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flexibility from the Government around the June 1 date and for a willingness to take local circumstances into account .
“ Without it many schools could not take the measures advised by Public Health England .
“ It is encouraging to see that the majority of schools have used positively the flexibilities afforded to them .
“ Much of the angst surrounding the widening of access could have been avoided if this approach had been supported by Government earlier.
” He said there would be staff who can not work because they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that others might “ not have enough confidence to go back ” .
More than a dozen councils are advising schools not to open to more pupils from Monday .

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A teachers' union has called on the Government to “draw back” on the planned reopening of schools in England from Monday, June 1 because experts have warned that the easing of lockdown has come too soon.
The National Education Union (NEU) said the contact-tracing system must be operating fully before the risk level that comes with children and teachers returning to school can be mitigated.
Comments from advisers undermine the Government’s claim that it is following the science, the union said in a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, just 36 hours before schools are due to reopen.
NEU general secretaries Kevin Courtney and Dr Mary Bousted said: “No-one can now confidently assert that it is safe to open schools more widely from Monday.
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"Opening schools more widely runs the risk of increasing the R rate and therefore the level of risk to staff and to parents.
“That risk can only be mitigated if contact tracing is running successfully.
“We have made that case strongly to Government – and we have been supported by the BMA and by the independent Sage group in our concerns. Government replies that it is following the science. But this public break by senior members of Sage, including by the chair of the NERVTAG committee, undermines that claim.
“School leaders, their staff and pupils’ families deserve better than this. Even at this late stage, we call on the Government to draw back from wider opening of primary schools from Monday.
“Instead we urge Government to engage in talks with the profession and the unions, including the NEU, about how to open schools more widely once the contact-tracing system is shown to be working.”
Meanwhile, three quarters of schools intend to reopen to more pupils in June, a poll carried out earlier this week suggested.
Most school leaders (77.6 per cent) said they will take a flexible approach using rotas and a smaller number of year groups when they increase their numbers from Monday and the week after, the NAHT school leaders’ union said.
The move follows announcements from head teachers warning schools were not ready to welcome pupils. But 10 per cent of the 833 school leaders polled said they will not be in a position to take more pupils on Monday, or the week after.
Just 12.1 per cent said they will increase the number of pupils attending school completely in line with the Government’s proposals, the union said.
It came after teaching unions and council leaders spoke out about safety concerns.
NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman said school leaders had worked “tirelessly” in recent weeks to put in place safety arrangements for pupils, staff and parents.
He said: “We have pushed hard for flexibility from the Government around the June 1 date and for a willingness to take local circumstances into account.
“Without it many schools could not take the measures advised by Public Health England.
“It is encouraging to see that the majority of schools have used positively the flexibilities afforded to them.
“Much of the angst surrounding the widening of access could have been avoided if this approach had been supported by Government earlier.”
He said there would be staff who cannot work because they are shielding or have health issues, and that others might “not have enough confidence to go back”.
More than a dozen councils are advising schools not to open to more pupils from Monday.