birminghammail--2020-10-30--Former Aston Villa player and coach lands job in the EFL

Former Aston Villa player and coach Colin Calderwood has taken up a job on the coaching staff at League One Blackpool .
Scot Calderwood , 55 , spent the 1999-2000 season at Villa Park as a player before he returned to the club to work under manager Steve Bruce in November 2016 following Bruce ’ s appointment .
He remained at the club until Bruce ’ s departure , when he also left alongside Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence , and was offered the Cambridge United job in late 2018 .
He ’ d been out of work since January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacked by the U ’ s , but has now returned to work with the League One Seasiders .
“ I ’ m absolutely delighted to join Blackpool , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve seen a lot of the division now because I ’ ve been scouting for a team in League One .
“ I ’ m looking forward to working with Neil and the rest of the staff .
I ’ ll be there to aid and assist in the best way possible and use my good experiences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club.
” Calderwood , who won 36 Scotland caps in his playing days , also has links to Hibernian , Swindon , Tottenham Hotspur , Nottingham Forest and Northampton Town from various playing and coaching days .

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Former Aston Villa player and coach Colin Calderwood has taken up a job on the coaching staff at League One Blackpool.
Scot Calderwood, 55, spent the 1999-2000 season at Villa Park as a player before he returned to the club to work under manager Steve Bruce in November 2016 following Bruce’s appointment.
He remained at the club until Bruce’s departure, when he also left alongside Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence, and was offered the Cambridge United job in late 2018.
He’d been out of work since January of this year, when he was sacked by the U’s, but has now returned to work with the League One Seasiders.
He’ll work alongside manager Neil Critchley.
“I’m absolutely delighted to join Blackpool,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of the division now because I’ve been scouting for a team in League One.
“I’m looking forward to working with Neil and the rest of the staff. I’ll be there to aid and assist in the best way possible and use my good experiences of football to help everybody within the club.”
Calderwood, who won 36 Scotland caps in his playing days, also has links to Hibernian, Swindon, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and Northampton Town from various playing and coaching days.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Birmingham in limbo as calls mount for four week lockdown "to save Christmas"

Birmingham 's residents and businesses head into the weekend with a sense of foreboding , with more restrictions certain to come in the days ahead to try to `` turn the tide '' on rising coronavirus rates .
The question is not if , but how quickly and exactly what measures will be imposed in the days ahead , as infection continues to spread and local hospitals fill up .
Today Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward made his position unequivocal - only a four week , full national lockdown will do .
If introduced quickly , it should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festive season .
`` We need a four week lockdown so if we can implement that as soon as possible it gives us the best opportunity to get on top of the numbers , drive the cases back down again and allow for some easing of restrictions for families over that Christmas period , '' said Cllr Ward .
But anything less would `` lead to avoidable deaths '' and prolong economic misery , he told a regional press conference this afternoon .
Guided by the coronavirus infection data , the expertise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and informed by the unfolding crisis in city hospitals , he said it was clear a move into Tier 3 was inevitable - but would not work .
“ The problem is the tier system just isn ’ t working .
“ Areas in Tier 3 are still seeing rising cases.
” Delay , he said , would be damning : `` We must not repeat the mistake of last March in not moving sooner . ''
“ I am now very , very concerned about what I am seeing , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the opinion that England needs to follow France , Germany and Wales into a national circuit breaker as quickly as possible .
`` We have seen across Europe that France is locking down , where case rates are higher than here , and Germany is locking down , where case rates are lower .
Germany are doing far better than the UK and have experienced fewer deaths .
“ My view , when it emerged the Government had chosen to ignore calls for circuit-breaker in September , was that if the three-tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government would have serious questions to answer , '' he said .
“ The Government must reconsider its position and agree to a circuit-breaker and put the right support in place for jobs and businesses .
`` The numbers have only gone in one direction and continue to .
`` We need decisive action from the Government . ''
Cllr Ward also voiced concern that the Government might be delaying a national lockdown until London 's rates were sufficiently high .
Conservative mayor Andy Street agreed urgent action was needed to `` turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of supporting lockdown calls .
`` I am very clear we can not stand still with our restrictions .
We will need to move to further restrictions - but what that will mean is not yet agreed . ''
Mr Street , the West Midlands mayor , said a countrywide four week 'circuit breaker ' to try to ease the pressure on struggling NHS hospitals and curb rising infections would have “ greater economic and social impacts ” than regional or local restrictions in hotspot areas .
But he added it was clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection case rate areas were now “ equalising ” .
Mayor Street - who has gone into battle recently with his Government over testing delays and the economic support packages for local businesses , and supported a bid to keep West Midlands areas out of Tier 2 - said he was `` not proposing , certainly not '' a full lockdown .
“ But we have to recognise as a country is that all areas of the country are moving fast - yesterday ’ s data showed the fastest increase was in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where restrictions have come in it has slowed the rate but some are still moving fast - so we have to think about the policy in respect of that . ''
He said he would continue to speak with council leaders and public health officials across the region next week on the best way forward : “ It might not be Tier 3 , it might go beyond that because there might be things we think will be most effective so that is what I want to do - to get the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders wrestle with what the right approach is , there has been silence from Westminster .
It emerged today that a 14 day review of the Tier 2 restrictions imposed on Birmingham , Sandwell , Solihull , Walsall and Wolverhampton in mid October came and went on Tuesday - without a word from Government .
Cllr Ward told today 's meeting : `` I had hoped we would have had the opportunity to speak with the Government this week ( about our situation ) .
We were told when we went into Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review , that was up Tuesday , so my expectation was we would be in discussion through this week .
`` That has not happened . ''
He said he feared there would now be no opportunity to 'make a case ' to ministers before they meet to decide which areas require extra restrictions .
`` The window of opportunity for meaningful dialogue has disappeared . ''
This appeared to be confirmed by Department of Health and Social Care regional representative Clive Wright , who said national Bronze , Silver and Gold meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and only then open negotiations with affected areas .
It makes for an unsettled and anxious week ahead for residents and businesses .
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Paul Faulkner said taking the best course of action to save lives was `` a given '' - but any restrictions needed to come with `` a very clear plan on the support for businesses . ''
But he also said the proposed four week lockdown might not , as hoped be for a limited time - `` the planning needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses would also want to see the time spent effectively to improve test and trace and other measures `` to ensure once it did end rates didn ’ t just rise again . ''
Award winning city chef Aktar Islam was equally stoic : `` If that 's what the powers that be decide then we must - but they need to ensure that appropriate support is available to businesses to ensure they are still alive to reopen and rebuild the economy . ''
Why are more restrictions deemed necessary ?
Case rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locally .
Around 300 hospital beds in the city now have patients with coronavirus .
Some 33 are in intensive care beds managed by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust .
More are in ICU at City Hospital .
As a result , in an unprecedented move , people are being turned away from city A & Es who are not deemed critical or urgent .
Increasing numbers of planned operations are also being rescheduled .
In the community , case rates are going up and have continued to go up since Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham now has a rate of 270 cases per 100,000 people , up from 223 last week ; Walsall 's rate is 311 , Sandwell is approaching a rate of 300 , Wolverhampton has a rate of 250 cases , up from 180 last week , with Solihull rising from 204 to 238 .
Other parts of the wider West Midlands are also seeing rising rates .
Most worryingly , rates are rising among the over 60s and vulnerable residents , with outbreaks starting to appear in some care homes .
Infection rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now at 199 cases per 100,000 - a cause of alarm , as older people are more at risk from the more severe impact of the illness .
There have also been 280 deaths in one day across the country - more than doubling in two weeks .
We have contacted the Department of Health and Social Care to ask for a comment on the local situation .

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Birmingham's residents and businesses head into the weekend with a sense of foreboding, with more restrictions certain to come in the days ahead to try to "turn the tide" on rising coronavirus rates.
The question is not if, but how quickly and exactly what measures will be imposed in the days ahead, as infection continues to spread and local hospitals fill up.
Today Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward made his position unequivocal - only a four week, full national lockdown will do.
If introduced quickly, it should mean restrictions can be eased for the festive season.
"We need a four week lockdown so if we can implement that as soon as possible it gives us the best opportunity to get on top of the numbers, drive the cases back down again and allow for some easing of restrictions for families over that Christmas period," said Cllr Ward.
But anything less would "lead to avoidable deaths" and prolong economic misery, he told a regional press conference this afternoon.
Guided by the coronavirus infection data, the expertise of his public health director Dr Justin Varney, and informed by the unfolding crisis in city hospitals, he said it was clear a move into Tier 3 was inevitable - but would not work.
“The problem is the tier system just isn’t working.
“Areas in Tier 3 are still seeing rising cases.”
Delay, he said, would be damning: "We must not repeat the mistake of last March in not moving sooner."
“I am now very, very concerned about what I am seeing," said Cllr Ward.
“I am of the opinion that England needs to follow France, Germany and Wales into a national circuit breaker as quickly as possible.
"We have seen across Europe that France is locking down, where case rates are higher than here, and Germany is locking down, where case rates are lower. Germany are doing far better than the UK and have experienced fewer deaths.
“My view, when it emerged the Government had chosen to ignore calls for circuit-breaker in September, was that if the three-tier system didn’t work then the Government would have serious questions to answer," he said.
“The Government must reconsider its position and agree to a circuit-breaker and put the right support in place for jobs and businesses.
"The numbers have only gone in one direction and continue to.
"We need decisive action from the Government."
Cllr Ward also voiced concern that the Government might be delaying a national lockdown until London's rates were sufficiently high.
Conservative mayor Andy Street agreed urgent action was needed to "turn the tide" - but fell short of supporting lockdown calls.
"I am very clear we cannot stand still with our restrictions. We will need to move to further restrictions - but what that will mean is not yet agreed."
Mr Street, the West Midlands mayor, said a countrywide four week 'circuit breaker' to try to ease the pressure on struggling NHS hospitals and curb rising infections would have “greater economic and social impacts” than regional or local restrictions in hotspot areas.
But he added it was clear that differences between the best and worst infection case rate areas were now “equalising”.
Mayor Street - who has gone into battle recently with his Government over testing delays and the economic support packages for local businesses, and supported a bid to keep West Midlands areas out of Tier 2 - said he was "not proposing, certainly not" a full lockdown.
“But we have to recognise as a country is that all areas of the country are moving fast - yesterday’s data showed the fastest increase was in the south so there is clear evidence that where restrictions have come in it has slowed the rate but some are still moving fast - so we have to think about the policy in respect of that."
He said he would continue to speak with council leaders and public health officials across the region next week on the best way forward:
“It might not be Tier 3, it might go beyond that because there might be things we think will be most effective so that is what I want to do - to get the right measures for our situation.”
While local leaders wrestle with what the right approach is, there has been silence from Westminster.
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It emerged today that a 14 day review of the Tier 2 restrictions imposed on Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton in mid October came and went on Tuesday - without a word from Government.
Cllr Ward told today's meeting: "I had hoped we would have had the opportunity to speak with the Government this week (about our situation). We were told when we went into Tier 2 there would be a 14 day review, that was up Tuesday, so my expectation was we would be in discussion through this week.
"That has not happened."
(Image: SWNS)
He said he feared there would now be no opportunity to 'make a case' to ministers before they meet to decide which areas require extra restrictions.
"The window of opportunity for meaningful dialogue has disappeared."
This appeared to be confirmed by Department of Health and Social Care regional representative Clive Wright, who said national Bronze, Silver and Gold meetings next week would decide what happened next - and only then open negotiations with affected areas.
It makes for an unsettled and anxious week ahead for residents and businesses.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Paul Faulkner said taking the best course of action to save lives was "a given" - but any restrictions needed to come with "a very clear plan on the support for businesses."
But he also said the proposed four week lockdown might not, as hoped be for a limited time - "the planning needs to account for that."
He said businesses would also want to see the time spent effectively to improve test and trace and other measures "to ensure once it did end rates didn’t just rise again."
Award winning city chef Aktar Islam was equally stoic: "If that's what the powers that be decide then we must - but they need to ensure that appropriate support is available to businesses to ensure they are still alive to reopen and rebuild the economy."
Why are more restrictions deemed necessary?
Case rates and hospital admissions are rising nationally and locally.
Around 300 hospital beds in the city now have patients with coronavirus. Some 33 are in intensive care beds managed by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. More are in ICU at City Hospital.
As a result, in an unprecedented move, people are being turned away from city A&Es who are not deemed critical or urgent.
Increasing numbers of planned operations are also being rescheduled.
In the community, case rates are going up and have continued to go up since Tier 2 restrictions were introduced 18 days ago.
Birmingham now has a rate of 270 cases per 100,000 people, up from 223 last week; Walsall's rate is 311, Sandwell is approaching a rate of 300, Wolverhampton has a rate of 250 cases, up from 180 last week, with Solihull rising from 204 to 238.
Other parts of the wider West Midlands are also seeing rising rates.
Most worryingly, rates are rising among the over 60s and vulnerable residents, with outbreaks starting to appear in some care homes.
Infection rates among the over 60s in Birmingham is now at 199 cases per 100,000 - a cause of alarm, as older people are more at risk from the more severe impact of the illness.
There have also been 280 deaths in one day across the country - more than doubling in two weeks.
We have contacted the Department of Health and Social Care to ask for a comment on the local situation.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Police tape off area after incident in Lozells

Police have taped off an area outside Bunbury Park in Lozells , following an incident .
Two officers were seen @ @ @ @ @ pavement off Wheeler Street , around 6pm on Friday .
Wheeler Street was not sealed @ @ @ @ @ allowed to pass as normal .
The nature of the incident is not known and @ @ @ @ @ contacted for comment .
The area is close to the border with Newtown and is @ @ @ @ @ August , prominent activist Bishop Desmond Jaddoo claims some people were living under a self-imposed @ @ @ @ @ in their bedrooms after 9pm , ‘ because they felt safer ’ .
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ working with the community , which included regular patrols .
They said : “ In @ @ @ @ @ by our gangs team , who often conduct plain clothes patrols , and last month @ @ @ @ @ targeting violence and gun crime in parts of Birmingham , including Newtown .
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Police have taped off an area outside Bunbury Park in Lozells, following an incident.
Two officers were seen cordoning off a section of pavement off Wheeler Street, around 6pm on Friday.
Wheeler Street was not sealed off and traffic was being allowed to pass as normal.
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The nature of the incident is not known and West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.
The area is close to the border with Newtown and is notorious for crime.
In August, prominent activist Bishop Desmond Jaddoo claims some people were living under a self-imposed curfew and spending their evenings in their bedrooms after 9pm, ‘because they felt safer’.
West Midlands Police said they had been working with the community, which included regular patrols.
They said: “In addition we have regular patrols by our gangs team, who often conduct plain clothes patrols, and last month we launched a new operation targeting violence and gun crime in parts of Birmingham, including Newtown.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--The inside track from Angers on Wolves new boy Rayan Ait-Nouri

Wolverhampton Wanderers have handed a debut to exciting leftie Rayan Ait-Nouri in tonight 's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace .
A pre-match injury to Brazilian defender Marcal means Ait-Niouri is drafted into the starting XI for his first appearance since being signed from Angers last month .
Like many of Jorge Mendes ’ clientele , Ait-Nouri had been linked with Wolves for a while but once it became apparent that Ruben Vinagre ’ s time at Molineux was over , Nuno Espirito Santo gave the green light to sign the French starlet .
Ait-Nouri arrives at Wolves as hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona , Manchester United and other illustrious names in the recent past .
But Mendes believes the 19-year-old - who has just 23 Ligue 1 appearances to his name to date - is a good fit for Wolves at this moment in a career which has enormous potential .
Ait-Nouri will add to his first team minutes under Nuno but he is by no means guaranteed them .
Wolves also have the aforementioned Marcal and first choice left wing-back Jonny Castro Otto will return to action next year .
Marcal and Jonny ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whereas Ait-Nouri epitomises the modern wing-back .
“ His weakness is still the defensive part of his game and he knows that , ” a source from Ait-Nouri ’ s former club Angers told BirminghamLive .
“ He worked a lot with the coach to get better and improve .
He still needs to improve but he has really strong qualities .
“ He became very important in a few matches last season .
The full-backs are important to the way Angers play so they need to be technically good and with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a chance to introduce himself to his new teammates before jetting back to France to play for his nation ’ s under-21s against Liechtenstein and Slovakia .
He has now been training with the club for a couple of weeks and Nuno clearly feels he 's ready to be thrown into battle .
That period of adaptation has been vitally important to Ait-Nouri as he only recently returned to football following a long injury lay-off .
The 19-year-old needed surgery on a facial injury suffered in January which , combined with Ligue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , wiped out a chunk of his development at Angers .
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“ The technical part is above average .
He ’ s really good with the ball , confident , he ’ s good at dribbling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very good at crossing from his wing .
`` In France there are not many left-backs that can be that good in that part of the game .
He had maybe three or four assists last year which isn ’ t bad for such a young player .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have handed a debut to exciting leftie Rayan Ait-Nouri in tonight's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
A pre-match injury to Brazilian defender Marcal means Ait-Niouri is drafted into the starting XI for his first appearance since being signed from Angers last month.
Like many of Jorge Mendes’ clientele, Ait-Nouri had been linked with Wolves for a while but once it became apparent that Ruben Vinagre’s time at Molineux was over, Nuno Espirito Santo gave the green light to sign the French starlet.
Ait-Nouri arrives at Wolves as hot property having been touted for moves to Barcelona, Manchester United and other illustrious names in the recent past.
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But Mendes believes the 19-year-old - who has just 23 Ligue 1 appearances to his name to date - is a good fit for Wolves at this moment in a career which has enormous potential.
Ait-Nouri will add to his first team minutes under Nuno but he is by no means guaranteed them. Wolves also have the aforementioned Marcal and first choice left wing-back Jonny Castro Otto will return to action next year.
Marcal and Jonny’s greatest strengths are in defence, whereas Ait-Nouri epitomises the modern wing-back.
“His weakness is still the defensive part of his game and he knows that,” a source from Ait-Nouri’s former club Angers told BirminghamLive. “He worked a lot with the coach to get better and improve. He still needs to improve but he has really strong qualities.
“He became very important in a few matches last season. The full-backs are important to the way Angers play so they need to be technically good and with him, Angers was better.”
Ait-Nouri barely had a chance to introduce himself to his new teammates before jetting back to France to play for his nation’s under-21s against Liechtenstein and Slovakia.
He has now been training with the club for a couple of weeks and Nuno clearly feels he's ready to be thrown into battle.
That period of adaptation has been vitally important to Ait-Nouri as he only recently returned to football following a long injury lay-off. The 19-year-old needed surgery on a facial injury suffered in January which, combined with Ligue 1’s curtailment due to the coronavirus pandemic, wiped out a chunk of his development at Angers.
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“He needs some time on the pitch to get better again and then it will be fine and you will see his quality,” added the source. “The technical part is above average. He’s really good with the ball, confident, he’s good at dribbling, like a modern left-back. He is very good at crossing from his wing.
"In France there are not many left-backs that can be that good in that part of the game. He had maybe three or four assists last year which isn’t bad for such a young player.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Jaw-dropping £700k Snowdonia homes could be yours for just £3

Two stunning homes worth a staggering £700,000 could both be yours for just £3 - and even has its own sauna .
Martin and Sue Stephenson are raffling off their property , Jerusalem Vestry , hidden away in Snowdonia 's National Park .
The lucky winner will also net the 5-star holiday let , Capel Jerusalem , which sleeps up to ten people .
The spectacular houses have a total of seven en-suite bedrooms and are fully furnished with a sauna , hot tub and baby grand piano , LiverpoolEcho Reports .
The couple bought the building 16 years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as in a state of disrepair .
They admit to having a soft spot for old buildings and Martin , a building surveyor , has a particular interest in ecclesiastical architecture .
He explained : `` We did n't really know what we were going to do with it , we just knew that it needed rescuing .
We 'd done a couple of renovation projects , which basically meant we 'd lived in a series of building sites , but we 'd never tackled anything on this scale before.
” Initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it was a few years and several conversations with Snowdonia National Park before the work began .
Martin added : `` Our original planning application was for six one-bed homes , as we fully expected the planners to want us to convert it into affordable housing .
However , they insisted on it being just two houses .
`` The building was so large that this presented a challenge in itself , but it also gave us the opportunity to create two luxury homes , whilst preserving some of the character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful ceiling details .
Sue explained that it was n't an easy project and what started as a purchase ‘ on a whim ' took over their lives .
She said : `` It really was a case of blood , sweat and tears… .
and our life savings .
For the first two years of development , we were both working full time .
`` At weekends we 'd travel to Snowdonia to project manage and do whatever we could on-site .
`` Once the vestry was habitable we closed our businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and concentrate on the conversion .
We sold our home in Shropshire to fund the rest of the work on the chapel . ''
They worked long hours , in all weathers and Sue remembers getting the short straw .
She added : `` I spent many , many months up the scaffold , through the winter , restoring and painting the windows , ready for double glazing .
I was wearing seven layers of clothing and only stopped when the paint blew off my brush or froze in the tin .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , despite the conditions , I was determined to get four coats of paint on.
” The conversion was completed in 2014 and resulted in two stunning homes .
Lockdown brought a few things into focus for the couple and , having decided to move closer to family , they hit on the idea of giving someone the chance to win the historic property in a prize draw .
The main motivation was the opportunity to raise money for a charity , at a time when all charities are struggling .
Sue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` A few years ago we put together a joint bucket list .
It included visiting the Great Wall of China , appearing as Extras in TV & film and sword fighting in Japan .
We also wanted to raise a large amount of money for charity .
`` Having completed most items on the bucket list , the prize draw will help us tick the charity box , as well as creating a life-changing opportunity for someone .
It really is a win-win situation . ''
They chose Alzheimer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a charity close to their hearts .
Martin explained : `` We have sadly lost two relatives to this terrible disease and my dad was diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago .
`` The aim is to sell enough tickets to be able to donate £100,000 to Alzheimer 's Society , to help them in the important research and support services that they offer .
`` So far we 've sold more than 50,000 tickets .
This is when it gets interesting .
We have built a good following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketing plan in place and we have a monthly prize draw and free ticket scheme , to encourage everyone who 's entered to spread the word .
The closing date is 11th December and the draw will take place on 18th December 2020 .
Martin and Sue are moving back to their native Yorkshire to be close to elderly parents and grandchildren .
Martin added : `` We always planned to move back to Yorkshire , due to family ties , but we have loved living in Snowdonia .
It 's been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their next project is a school conversion in the Yorkshire Dales .
However , Sue confirmed that they wo n't be raffling the school once it 's finished .
She insisted : `` Absolutely not .
This will be our final project and our forever home . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Lottie Gibbons, Jordan Coussins)

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Two stunning homes worth a staggering £700,000 could both be yours for just £3 - and even has its own sauna.
Martin and Sue Stephenson are raffling off their property, Jerusalem Vestry, hidden away in Snowdonia's National Park.
The lucky winner will also net the 5-star holiday let, Capel Jerusalem, which sleeps up to ten people.
The spectacular houses have a total of seven en-suite bedrooms and are fully furnished with a sauna, hot tub and baby grand piano, LiverpoolEcho Reports.
The couple bought the building 16 years ago as a disused chapel, which was described as in a state of disrepair.
They admit to having a soft spot for old buildings and Martin, a building surveyor, has a particular interest in ecclesiastical architecture.
He explained: "We didn't really know what we were going to do with it, we just knew that it needed rescuing. We'd done a couple of renovation projects, which basically meant we'd lived in a series of building sites, but we'd never tackled anything on this scale before.”
Initially, the couple made the building safe, but it was a few years and several conversations with Snowdonia National Park before the work began.
Martin added: "Our original planning application was for six one-bed homes, as we fully expected the planners to want us to convert it into affordable housing. However, they insisted on it being just two houses.
(Image: Handout)
"The building was so large that this presented a challenge in itself, but it also gave us the opportunity to create two luxury homes, whilst preserving some of the character of the building, such as the beautiful ceiling details.
Sue explained that it wasn't an easy project and what started as a purchase ‘on a whim' took over their lives.
She said: "It really was a case of blood, sweat and tears…. and our life savings. For the first two years of development, we were both working full time.
"At weekends we'd travel to Snowdonia to project manage and do whatever we could on-site.
"Once the vestry was habitable we closed our businesses, so we could move into it and concentrate on the conversion. We sold our home in Shropshire to fund the rest of the work on the chapel."
They worked long hours, in all weathers and Sue remembers getting the short straw.
She added: "I spent many, many months up the scaffold, through the winter, restoring and painting the windows, ready for double glazing. I was wearing seven layers of clothing and only stopped when the paint blew off my brush or froze in the tin.
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"I'm a bit of a perfectionist and, despite the conditions, I was determined to get four coats of paint on.”
The conversion was completed in 2014 and resulted in two stunning homes.
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Lockdown brought a few things into focus for the couple and, having decided to move closer to family, they hit on the idea of giving someone the chance to win the historic property in a prize draw.
The main motivation was the opportunity to raise money for a charity, at a time when all charities are struggling.
Sue, 53, a former marketing consultant, said: "A few years ago we put together a joint bucket list. It included visiting the Great Wall of China, appearing as Extras in TV & film and sword fighting in Japan. We also wanted to raise a large amount of money for charity.
"Having completed most items on the bucket list, the prize draw will help us tick the charity box, as well as creating a life-changing opportunity for someone. It really is a win-win situation."
They chose Alzheimer's Society as their charity partner because it's a charity close to their hearts.
Martin explained: "We have sadly lost two relatives to this terrible disease and my dad was diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago.
"The aim is to sell enough tickets to be able to donate £100,000 to Alzheimer's Society, to help them in the important research and support services that they offer.
"So far we've sold more than 50,000 tickets. This is when it gets interesting. We have built a good following on social media, we have a marketing plan in place and we have a monthly prize draw and free ticket scheme, to encourage everyone who's entered to spread the word. The closing date is 11th December and the draw will take place on 18th December 2020.
To enter the prize draw, visit www.winadreamproperty.co.uk
Martin and Sue are moving back to their native Yorkshire to be close to elderly parents and grandchildren.
Martin added: "We always planned to move back to Yorkshire, due to family ties, but we have loved living in Snowdonia. It's been a beautiful place to spend lockdown."
Their next project is a school conversion in the Yorkshire Dales. However, Sue confirmed that they won't be raffling the school once it's finished.
She insisted: "Absolutely not. This will be our final project and our forever home."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Why Marcal is missing for Wolves as Nuno starts Rayan Ait-Nouri

Brazilian defender Marcal has picked up a minor injury and misses Wolverhampton Wanderers ' match with Crystal Palace this evening @ @ @ @ @ revealed that he would n't be available to Nuno Espirito Santo in an Instagram post @ @ @ @ @ revealed at 7pm .
Marcal said : `` Because of a small physical problem , @ @ @ @ @ .
But I hope to be back as soon as possible . ''
He had @ @ @ @ @ from Romain Saiss at left wing-back but Nuno has now handed new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri @ @ @ @ @ Frenchman joined from Angers towards the end of the transfer window and was among the @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle United on Sunday .
Adama Traore is once again on the bench with Pedro @ @ @ @ @ in attack .

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Brazilian defender Marcal has picked up a minor injury and misses Wolverhampton Wanderers' match with Crystal Palace this evening.
The former Lyon man revealed that he wouldn't be available to Nuno Espirito Santo in an Instagram post shortly before the teams were revealed at 7pm.
Marcal said: "Because of a small physical problem, I will not play tonight. But I hope to be back as soon as possible."
He had been expected to take over from Romain Saiss at left wing-back but Nuno has now handed new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri his debut instead.
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The Frenchman joined from Angers towards the end of the transfer window and was among the substitutes for the draw with Newcastle United on Sunday.
Adama Traore is once again on the bench with Pedro Neto and Daniel Podence preferred in attack.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Kilman; Semedo, Dendoncker, Neves, Ait-Nouri; Podence, Jimenez, Neto
Subs: Ruddy, Hoever, Saiss, Moutinho, Otasowie, Traore, Silva


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Neighbour heard 'screams for help' as children pulled from burning house

A shocked neighbour has described the horror moment they heard children screaming for help as a blaze ripped through an Erdington home .
The Round Road resident told BirminghamLive that the youngsters , four girls , were hysterical after being pulled from the burning building on Friday , October 30 .
The unnamed resident said the occupant desperately banged on their door in a desperate bid to raise the alarm at around 2.30am .
She said : `` I was in my room on a video call and I heard my door go bang , bang , bang , bang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well and we both went downstairs .
A man from that house said that the house was on fire .
`` We ran out , I called the fire brigade and they were asking me where the kids were . ''
She added : `` I heard a dog barking then kids screaming like help , help !
`` My daughter said the kids are in the house and with the man they ran to the back of the house .
`` Three of the kids were on the back roof and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They took down the three kids and then the guy went into the house and got the four-year-old out .
`` By that time the fire brigade came out with all the kids .
`` They put them on a sheet , on the grass and put blankets on them .
`` They were hysterical .
They had been sleeping .
`` When I came out , the flames were really high and I heard three bangs .
`` The windows had popped open , it ’ s so sad . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the blaze is being treated as arson .
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while a 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect .
They both remain in police custody , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said .
A car has also been recovered after it hit a stationary fire engine that was attending the house fire .
The house has been cordoned off whilst emergency services examine the scene to establish the cause of the fire .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the fire service at 2.30am to a house fire at a property just off Tyburn Road in Erdington .
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” West Midlands Fire Service tweeted : `` We have had four fire engines and 20 firefighters dealing with a severe house fire in Erdington .
`` The house has been totally destroyed by fire and we are currently investigating the cause .
`` Five people have been rescued .
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A shocked neighbour has described the horror moment they heard children screaming for help as a blaze ripped through an Erdington home.
The Round Road resident told BirminghamLive that the youngsters, four girls, were hysterical after being pulled from the burning building on Friday, October 30.
The unnamed resident said the occupant desperately banged on their door in a desperate bid to raise the alarm at around 2.30am.
She said: "I was in my room on a video call and I heard my door go bang, bang, bang, bang!
"My daughter heard it as well and we both went downstairs. A man from that house said that the house was on fire.
"We ran out, I called the fire brigade and they were asking me where the kids were."
She added: "I heard a dog barking then kids screaming like help, help!
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"My daughter said the kids are in the house and with the man they ran to the back of the house.
"Three of the kids were on the back roof and one of them was in the bedroom.
"They took down the three kids and then the guy went into the house and got the four-year-old out.
"By that time the fire brigade came out with all the kids.
"They put them on a sheet, on the grass and put blankets on them.
"They were hysterical. They had been sleeping.
"When I came out, the flames were really high and I heard three bangs.
"The windows had popped open, it’s so sad."
West Midlands Fire Service has since confirmed that the blaze is being treated as arson.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while a 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
They both remain in police custody, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
A car has also been recovered after it hit a stationary fire engine that was attending the house fire.
The house has been cordoned off whilst emergency services examine the scene to establish the cause of the fire.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called by the fire service at 2.30am to a house fire at a property just off Tyburn Road in Erdington.
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"We sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the scene.
"Crews treated four patients, all girls, for the effects of smoke inhalation and they were conveyed to Birmingham Children's Hospital for further treatment.”
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West Midlands Fire Service tweeted: "We have had four fire engines and 20 firefighters dealing with a severe house fire in Erdington.
"The house has been totally destroyed by fire and we are currently investigating the cause.
"Five people have been rescued.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Striking hospital porters hit out at boss Jacqui Smith for Strictly appearance

Porters striking at Heartlands Hospital over changes to their working conditions have criticised hospitals boss Jacqui Smith for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing during the dispute demanding to know `` where is she ? ''
Around 50 porters are taking part in a two day strike over changes to shift patterns which union bosses say will severely impact their pay .
The workers were striking outside the hospital today ( October 30 ) and were criticising Mrs Smith for not being there to answer questions while the strike takes place .
The former Home Secretary chairs University Hospitals Birmingham which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down from her role to appear on the hit BBC One show .
Ravi Subramanian , regional secretary for Unison West Midlands , said : `` Porters work for low pay and these new proposed working conditions will severely impact them and make some worse off .
There is a proposed change to rotas and working patterns and will mean that some porters who earn more for working night shifts will be forced to work day shifts and will be worse off .
`` They want to know where Jacqui Smith is during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to answer their questions .
`` This is a two day strike and we will be taking the fight to social media tomorrow . ''
Porters from Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been sent to Heartlands Hospital over the next two days to help .
Mrs Smith , the former Labour MP for Redditch , previously told BirminghamLive she was stepping back from her role to focus on the BBC show - and would be `` on the end of a laptop and phone . ''

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Porters striking at Heartlands Hospital over changes to their working conditions have criticised hospitals boss Jacqui Smith for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing during the dispute demanding to know "where is she?"
Around 50 porters are taking part in a two day strike over changes to shift patterns which union bosses say will severely impact their pay.
The workers were striking outside the hospital today (October 30) and were criticising Mrs Smith for not being there to answer questions while the strike takes place.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The former Home Secretary chairs University Hospitals Birmingham which runs Heartlands Hospital but has temporarily stepped down from her role to appear on the hit BBC One show.
Ravi Subramanian, regional secretary for Unison West Midlands, said: "Porters work for low pay and these new proposed working conditions will severely impact them and make some worse off. There is a proposed change to rotas and working patterns and will mean that some porters who earn more for working night shifts will be forced to work day shifts and will be worse off.
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"They want to know where Jacqui Smith is during this dispute. She should be here to answer their questions.
"This is a two day strike and we will be taking the fight to social media tomorrow."
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Porters from Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been sent to Heartlands Hospital over the next two days to help.
Mrs Smith, the former Labour MP for Redditch, previously told BirminghamLive she was stepping back from her role to focus on the BBC show - and would be "on the end of a laptop and phone."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Hasenhuttl sums up Villa's 7-2 Liverpool hammering in one word

Ralph Hasenhuttl watched in amazement as this weekend ’ s opponents Aston Villa stuck seven past champions Liverpool at Villa Park a few weeks ago .
Hasenhuttl guides his in-form Southampton side to B6 on Sunday in what looks an intriguing battle between two sides who have hit the ground running in the league this term .
Villa , beaten last time out by Leeds , had posted four straight victories prior to that .
One of them was of course that famous win over Jurgen Klopp ’ s Reds , who were sent packing back to Merseyside well and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the encounter , can see improvements in the Villa side who have taken to the top flight this term and knows his Saints must be on it from the off against Dean Smith ’ s players .
“ It was amazing , an amazing game , ” Hasenhuttl said of Villa ’ s 7-2 demolition .
“ Nearly every shot was a goal .
It ’ s one thing to get those chances , and it ’ s another to score in that moment .
To kill a team like Liverpool was amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not a coincidence .
They did a good job there .
They ’ re closing better .
They ’ re reverse gear is definitely better , they ’ re more aggressive .
“ You only have so much time to attack the space - it ’ s open for long .
In transition , you see their biggest quality .
They have players who can carry the ball , and who can speed up the game .
“ We ’ ll have to have a good counter press and a good rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult against this opponent .
I think every part of our game must be at the highest possible level , otherwise it will be not possible to win there.
” Southampton did the double over Villa last term , winning either side of Christmas , as they got their own season on track following that infamous 9-0 thrashing dished out by Leicester City .
Even those victories , though , weren ’ t as comfortable as they might ’ ve appeared from a glance at the score-line .
“ Even last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as maybe they looked from the results , ” Hasenhuttl added .
“ It wasn ’ t so clear in the beginning .
There were a few moments where we could ’ ve gone 1-0 down .
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They had a little bit more pressure because they spent a lot of money and it wasn ’ t their best season .
“ This season , when you have a good start you have a lot of self confidence .
You know you ’ re coming up against a very strong side .
Generally I like it because you don ’ t have to make the opponent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong .
“ They ’ re there with a big challenge for us .
This is what we like , to have an opponent that we can really compete with .
For my team that ’ s sometimes the right way to find a win in the game .
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Ralph Hasenhuttl watched in amazement as this weekend’s opponents Aston Villa stuck seven past champions Liverpool at Villa Park a few weeks ago.
Hasenhuttl guides his in-form Southampton side to B6 on Sunday in what looks an intriguing battle between two sides who have hit the ground running in the league this term.
Villa, beaten last time out by Leeds, had posted four straight victories prior to that. One of them was of course that famous win over Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, who were sent packing back to Merseyside well and truly beaten.
Hasenhuttl, who watched the encounter, can see improvements in the Villa side who have taken to the top flight this term and knows his Saints must be on it from the off against Dean Smith’s players.
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“It was amazing, an amazing game,” Hasenhuttl said of Villa’s 7-2 demolition. “Nearly every shot was a goal. It’s one thing to get those chances, and it’s another to score in that moment. To kill a team like Liverpool was amazing.
“For me, it’s not a coincidence. They did a good job there. They’re closing better. They’re reverse gear is definitely better, they’re more aggressive.
“You only have so much time to attack the space - it’s open for long. In transition, you see their biggest quality. They have players who can carry the ball, and who can speed up the game.
“We’ll have to have a good counter press and a good rest defensively, otherwise it’s very difficult against this opponent. I think every part of our game must be at the highest possible level, otherwise it will be not possible to win there.”
Southampton did the double over Villa last term, winning either side of Christmas, as they got their own season on track following that infamous 9-0 thrashing dished out by Leicester City.
Even those victories, though, weren’t as comfortable as they might’ve appeared from a glance at the score-line.
“Even last season, those games weren’t as easy as maybe they looked from the results,” Hasenhuttl added. “It wasn’t so clear in the beginning. There were a few moments where we could’ve gone 1-0 down.
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“They’re a stronger side than last season. They had a little bit more pressure because they spent a lot of money and it wasn’t their best season.
“This season, when you have a good start you have a lot of self confidence. You know you’re coming up against a very strong side. Generally I like it because you don’t have to make the opponent stronger than they are - they are strong.
“They’re there with a big challenge for us. This is what we like, to have an opponent that we can really compete with. For my team that’s sometimes the right way to find a win in the game.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Stolen Audi driver dumps kids, aged 7 & 2, after police chase

A driver abandoned his children in a stolen car after fleeing from police in Dudley - leaving them startled .
@ @ @ @ @ youngsters , aged seven and two , were left inside the blue Audi S4 after @ @ @ @ @ , October 30 .
Cops said they spotted the 'stolen ' motor travelling at speed @ @ @ @ @ before he legged it .
And , shockingly , the children inside the vehicle were @ @ @ @ @ and no booster seats were installed .
Officers stayed with them and said they now @ @ @ @ @ is - who they have blasted for having 'no parenting skills ' .
Taking to @ @ @ @ @ : `` This Stolen & Cloned Audi S4 was spotted in Dudley at speed .
@ @ @ @ @ and ran off - leaving his 7 & 2 yr olds behind ( unrestrained with @ @ @ @ @ `` We stayed with the startled children and now know who 'daddy ' is # @ @ @ @ @

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A driver abandoned his children in a stolen car after fleeing from police in Dudley - leaving them startled.
West Midlands Police said the youngsters, aged seven and two, were left inside the blue Audi S4 after he dumped it on Friday, October 30.
Cops said they spotted the 'stolen' motor travelling at speed through the Dudley area moments before he legged it.
And, shockingly, the children inside the vehicle were found not wearing seat belts and no booster seats were installed.
Officers stayed with them and said they now know who the 'daddy' is - who they have blasted for having 'no parenting skills'.
Taking to social media, they said: "This Stolen & Cloned Audi S4 was spotted in Dudley at speed.
"The driver dumped it and ran off - leaving his 7 & 2 yr olds behind (unrestrained with no booster seats).
"We stayed with the startled children and now know who 'daddy' is #HandYourselfIn #ZeroParentingSkills."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Carlo Ancelotti makes point that will please Aston Villa fans

Carlo Ancelotti says that the presence of Aston Villa , Leicester City and Leeds United in the Premier League ’ s top six in the early stages of the season is ‘ refreshing ’ and good for the division .
Villa won their first four straight games , while Leeds have hit the ground running after being promoted from the Championship .
Leicester have picked up where they left off - they finished fifth last term and have a Europa League campaign to enjoy this campaign .
The usual suspects that normally occupy the positions in the upper reaches of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seen thus far ; Chelsea , Arsenal , Manchester City and Manchester United sit no higher than tenth currently .
Ancelotti ’ s Everton , meanwhile , are top of the league despite being beaten last weekend at Southampton and they head to Newcastle in the latest round of fixtures hoping to retain that spot .
To look immediately below the Toffees and see the likes of Villa and Leeds is something that proves the league remains ever competitive , the Italian reasons .
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“ At the start of the season there were a lot of strange results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more competitiveness in the Premier League .
“ This is good for the league and important for the smaller teams on paper .
It shows they have more ambition .
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Villa won their first four straight games, while Leeds have hit the ground running after being promoted from the Championship. Leicester have picked up where they left off - they finished fifth last term and have a Europa League campaign to enjoy this campaign.
The usual suspects that normally occupy the positions in the upper reaches of the league table are mainly nowhere to be seen thus far; Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United sit no higher than tenth currently.
Ancelotti’s Everton, meanwhile, are top of the league despite being beaten last weekend at Southampton and they head to Newcastle in the latest round of fixtures hoping to retain that spot.
To look immediately below the Toffees and see the likes of Villa and Leeds is something that proves the league remains ever competitive, the Italian reasons.
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“I think this is refreshing and good for the Premier League,” he said.
“At the start of the season there were a lot of strange results. But this means that there is more competitiveness in the Premier League.
“This is good for the league and important for the smaller teams on paper. It shows they have more ambition.”


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Traore vs Zaha - Do Wolves or Crystal Palace have the better trump card?

Wolves ' start to the new Premier League campaign has been relatively up and down so far , with three wins , two losses and one draw from six matches .
The same can be said for their next opponents , Crystal Palace ; Roy Hodgson 's outfit have exactly the same record , and both sides have conceded more goals than they have scored along the way .
Wolves and the Eagles are actually comparable in a number of areas to a certain extent , with Nuno Espirito Santo and Hodgson each favouring a specific brand of football since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both Wolves and Palace tend to sit deep , soak pressure and play on the counter-attack , with their offensive players often having to cope without support at times as they carry the ball up the field .
Hodgson and Nuno both possess their very own trump card , with the former able to benefit from the unpredictable nature of Wilfried Zaha while the latter profits from the explosive talent that is Adama Traore .
The two wide players are amongst the trickiest in Europe to handle , with the duo developing reputations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the numbers .
Last season - based on players who amassed at least 1,000 minutes on the field in the Premier League - Traore and Zaha placed first and third in the division for completed dribbles per 90 according to Statsbomb data , with Allan Saint-Maximin placed in between .
They also placed first and third for average number of players dribbled past , although Zaha amassed more nutmegs over the course of the season with seven against Traore 's three .
When it comes to carries without directly taking on opponents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top eight places for progressive distance per 90 , which involved moving the ball with their feet towards the opponent 's goal .
Traore placed top having carried the ball roughly 300 yards closer to goal per 90 last season , with Zaha averaging 247 yards per 90 .
The other players inside the top eight included Felipe Anderson , Jack Grealish , Allan Saint-Maximin , Fernandinho , Aymeric Laporte , John Stones , with the latter three names capitalising on the space afforded to them in defence .
It is much harder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to carry the ball up the pitch because opponents tend to surround them and the spaces are tighter closer to goal , yet they still manage to prosper .
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Meanwhile , the Eagles forward has started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also posted five goals and one assist .
Ultimately , though , as the clash approaches , it 's reasonable to suggest that whoever shines brightest on the day between the two will contribute a lot towards delivering three points for his team .

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Wolves' start to the new Premier League campaign has been relatively up and down so far, with three wins, two losses and one draw from six matches.
The same can be said for their next opponents, Crystal Palace; Roy Hodgson's outfit have exactly the same record, and both sides have conceded more goals than they have scored along the way.
Wolves and the Eagles are actually comparable in a number of areas to a certain extent, with Nuno Espirito Santo and Hodgson each favouring a specific brand of football since taking over at their respective clubs.
Both Wolves and Palace tend to sit deep, soak pressure and play on the counter-attack, with their offensive players often having to cope without support at times as they carry the ball up the field.
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Hodgson and Nuno both possess their very own trump card, with the former able to benefit from the unpredictable nature of Wilfried Zaha while the latter profits from the explosive talent that is Adama Traore.
The two wide players are amongst the trickiest in Europe to handle, with the duo developing reputations for dribbling which can be captured using the numbers.
Last season - based on players who amassed at least 1,000 minutes on the field in the Premier League - Traore and Zaha placed first and third in the division for completed dribbles per 90 according to Statsbomb data, with Allan Saint-Maximin placed in between.
They also placed first and third for average number of players dribbled past, although Zaha amassed more nutmegs over the course of the season with seven against Traore's three.
When it comes to carries without directly taking on opponents, Traore and Zaha both ranked inside the top eight places for progressive distance per 90, which involved moving the ball with their feet towards the opponent's goal.
Traore placed top having carried the ball roughly 300 yards closer to goal per 90 last season, with Zaha averaging 247 yards per 90. The other players inside the top eight included Felipe Anderson, Jack Grealish, Allan Saint-Maximin, Fernandinho, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, with the latter three names capitalising on the space afforded to them in defence.
It is much harder for the likes of Traore and Zaha to carry the ball up the pitch because opponents tend to surround them and the spaces are tighter closer to goal, yet they still manage to prosper.
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Traore's start to the new season has been relatively slow in comparison to Zaha's, with no goals or assists registered and only three starts from a possible six. Meanwhile, the Eagles forward has started every match this season and he's also posted five goals and one assist.
Ultimately, though, as the clash approaches, it's reasonable to suggest that whoever shines brightest on the day between the two will contribute a lot towards delivering three points for his team.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Boy knifed in stomach and teen struck with object during disorder

A boy was knifed in the stomach and another teen was whacked on the head during a violent disorder in Wolverhampton .
West Midlands Police said the 16-year-old was found with a stab wound to his stomach after a 999 call to Old Fallings Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday , October 29 .
A source close to BlackCountryLive said the youngster was injured with a 'screwdriver ' during the horrific attack near Premier Express Ravi 's convenience .
Officers also said a second teenager , aged 15 , was discovered in Masefield Road shortly afterwards with a head injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an object , which is currently unknown .
They were not seriously injured and have both been arrested on suspicion of affray .
They will be questioned in due course .
Another 16-year-old boy has already been detained and is currently in custody for questioning .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 5.21pm yesterday to reports of a stabbing in Old Fallings Lane in Bushbury .
`` We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene .
Crews treated one patient , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to be serious and he was taken to hospital for further treatment . ''
While a spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We were called following disorder in Bushbury just before 5.30pm yesterday ( October 29 ) .
`` A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with after being found with a stab wound to the stomach in Old Fallings Lane .
`` A second teenager , aged 15 , was discovered in Masefield Road shortly afterwards with a head injury .
It appears he was struck with an unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured and have both been arrested on suspicion of affray .
They will be questioned in due course .
`` Another 16-year-old boy has already been detained and is currently in custody for questioning .
`` Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 .
Quote log 3487 of October 29 . ''

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A boy was knifed in the stomach and another teen was whacked on the head during a violent disorder in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Police said the 16-year-old was found with a stab wound to his stomach after a 999 call to Old Fallings Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday, October 29.
A source close to BlackCountryLive said the youngster was injured with a 'screwdriver' during the horrific attack near Premier Express Ravi's convenience.
Officers also said a second teenager, aged 15, was discovered in Masefield Road shortly afterwards with a head injury.
It is believed he was struck with an object, which is currently unknown.
They were not seriously injured and have both been arrested on suspicion of affray. They will be questioned in due course.
Another 16-year-old boy has already been detained and is currently in custody for questioning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 5.21pm yesterday to reports of a stabbing in Old Fallings Lane in Bushbury.
"We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene. Crews treated one patient, a teenage boy, for injuries not believed to be serious and he was taken to hospital for further treatment."
While a spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We were called following disorder in Bushbury just before 5.30pm yesterday (October 29).
"A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with after being found with a stab wound to the stomach in Old Fallings Lane.
"A second teenager, aged 15, was discovered in Masefield Road shortly afterwards with a head injury. It appears he was struck with an unknown object.
"They were not seriously injured and have both been arrested on suspicion of affray. They will be questioned in due course.
"Another 16-year-old boy has already been detained and is currently in custody for questioning.
"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote log 3487 of October 29."


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Can students claim Universal Credit? These are the rules and how much you get

As coronavirus cases rise in the UK , university areas are being particularly hard hit - including Edgbaston and Selly Oak in Birmingham .
A number of universities are reporting oubreaks of Covid-19 .
The infection rate among Birmingham students is soaring and is now THREE times the normal rate in the general population .
And this means many students are being hit financially if illness or potential exposure to the virus means they are self-isolating and unable to work .
It 's led to an increase in enquiries about help from the Government such as Universal Credit .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for students ?
The Gov.uk webpage for extra help that might be available to students says you may be eligible for Universal Credit if you 're a student on a low income , have children or an adult is financially dependent on you .
The Government says those studying full-time can not usually get Universal Credit - but there are some exceptions .
It 's possible to get Universal Credit as a full-time student if any of these five things apply : 1 .
You ’ re aged 21 or under , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parental support .
This means any qualification up to A Level , or equivalent .
Courses include A Levels and AS Levels , National Qualification Framework level 3 or Scottish Qualification framework level 6 , Advanced Diploma , National Diploma , Certificate or Award , and Level 3 NVQ , Award , Certificate or Diploma .
Note that if you attend a full-time course on a part-time basis , you will be treated as studying full-time .
Higher education such as degree courses do n't fit into this section but you may still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the other four factors listed here .
Also note that the education or training must have started before you reach the age of 21 , or you reach age 21 while on the course .
In these cases , you can get Universal Credit until the end of the academic year in which you reach age 21 , or the end of the course if it finishes before you are 21 .
2 .
You are responsible for a child .
The child may be adopted or a foster child .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you may be a student .
3 .
You live with your partner and they 're eligible for Universal Credit 4 .
You have reached the qualifying age for Pension Credit and live with a partner who is under that age 5 .
You are disabled and have limited capability for work and are getting : Personal Independence Payment , Disability Living Allowance , Attendance Allowance , or Armed Forces Independence Payment .
Benefits Advice site AskCPAG said : `` The students who can claim UC are mainly student parents , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner , and non-advanced education students younger than 21 who are without parental support in certain circumstances .
`` If a student already gets other benefits or tax credits , particularly child tax credit , they may be better off staying on these rather than claiming UC .
`` They should seek advice before claiming UC .
Once a claim is made for UC it is not usually possible to go back to other benefits/tax credits , so it is important to ensure that switching to UC is the best course of action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also get Universal Credit but will also need to be available for work when not studying .
Check job vacancies in your area by typing the postcode in below : How is Universal Credit worked out if you are a student ?
Universal Credit is usually paid once a month and is based on your circumstances during the preceding four weeks .
This is called your assessment period .
For each assessment period that you are on the course , an amount for any student income you get will be taken off your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out from the income you get that month minus a set amount for expenses .
Nothing will be deducted from your Universal Credit if : • the assessment period covers the first day of the summer holidays • you ’ re on summer holiday for the whole of a subsequent assessment period • your course ends during the assessment period .
When working out your Universal Credit , any student loan amount that covers tuition fees and other educational expenses will be excluded .
But loans that cover maintenance costs , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from your Universal Credit .
Most loans pay tuition and maintenance in separate chunks .
If you receive a Special Support Loan ( available in England ) or Special Support Grant ( available in Wales ) , the DWP says this will NOT be deducted from your Universal Credit because it is intended to help with costs of study , such as books and equipment required for your course .
A Special Support Loan/Grant is available if you get or qualify for : If you are in receipt of Universal Credit and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't have any effect on how much benefit you receive if the grant is for the following : • expenses for residential study away from an educational establishment • living away from your usual place of study You can use the Student Finance Calculator on Gov.uk to see what extral help you can get .
How much you get The standard rates of Universal Credit are as follows : Single and 25 or over - £409.89 In a couple and you 're both under 25 - £488.59 ( for you both ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 25 or over - £594.04 ( for you both ) You can get more if you have children ; a disability or health condition ; or care for a severely disabled person .
Call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644 .
Have there been any problems ?
Unfortunately , yes .
Students who have switched from other benefits to Universal Credit have reported being worse off by as much as £300 a month .
We reported previously that the Royal College of Nursing was warning student nurses not to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The RCN says it 's unfair for students to have Universal Credit deductions for the maintenance element of their student loan .
It points out student loans have to be repaid and should not be regarded as income .
An RCN spokesman said : `` The College is now campaigning for nursing students to be taken out of the student loans regime altogether , as they were before the bursary was scrapped , and for them to receive instead a mixture of grants and ‘ forgivable ’ loans , which would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of service in the NHS were completed . ''
How to get help with Universal Credit as a student If you 're struggling with the benefits system while studying , ask for help from the Student Union or from Citizens Advice .
You could also try calling the DWP 's Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644 .
It 's free to call and is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday .

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As coronavirus cases rise in the UK, university areas are being particularly hard hit - including Edgbaston and Selly Oak in Birmingham.
A number of universities are reporting oubreaks of Covid-19. The infection rate among Birmingham students is soaring and is now THREE times the normal rate in the general population.
And this means many students are being hit financially if illness or potential exposure to the virus means they are self-isolating and unable to work.
It's led to an increase in enquiries about help from the Government such as Universal Credit.
So what are the rules on Universal Credit for students?
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Can full-time students get Universal Credit?
The Gov.uk webpage for extra help that might be available to students says you may be eligible for Universal Credit if you're a student on a low income, have children or an adult is financially dependent on you.
The Government says those studying full-time cannot usually get Universal Credit - but there are some exceptions.
It's possible to get Universal Credit as a full-time student if any of these five things apply:
1. You’re aged 21 or under, in full-time non-advanced education and do not have parental support.
This means any qualification up to A Level, or equivalent. Courses include A Levels and AS Levels, National Qualification Framework level 3 or Scottish Qualification framework level 6, Advanced Diploma, National Diploma, Certificate or Award, and Level 3 NVQ, Award, Certificate or Diploma. Note that if you attend a full-time course on a part-time basis, you will be treated as studying full-time.
Higher education such as degree courses don't fit into this section but you may still qualify for UC if you meet one of the other four factors listed here.
Also note that the education or training must have started before you reach the age of 21, or you reach age 21 while on the course. In these cases, you can get Universal Credit until the end of the academic year in which you reach age 21, or the end of the course if it finishes before you are 21.
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2. You are responsible for a child. The child may be adopted or a foster child. For couples, one of you or both of you may be a student.
3. You live with your partner and they're eligible for Universal Credit
4. You have reached the qualifying age for Pension Credit and live with a partner who is under that age
5. You are disabled and have limited capability for work and are getting: Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, or Armed Forces Independence Payment.
Benefits Advice site AskCPAG said: "The students who can claim UC are mainly student parents, some disabled students, students with a non-student partner, and non-advanced education students younger than 21 who are without parental support in certain circumstances.
"If a student already gets other benefits or tax credits, particularly child tax credit, they may be better off staying on these rather than claiming UC.
"They should seek advice before claiming UC. Once a claim is made for UC it is not usually possible to go back to other benefits/tax credits, so it is important to ensure that switching to UC is the best course of action."
What about part-time students?
Yes, part-time students can also get Universal Credit but will also need to be available for work when not studying.
Check job vacancies in your area by typing the postcode in below:
How is Universal Credit worked out if you are a student?
Universal Credit is usually paid once a month and is based on your circumstances during the preceding four weeks. This is called your assessment period.
For each assessment period that you are on the course, an amount for any student income you get will be taken off your Universal Credit.
The amount is worked out from the income you get that month minus a set amount for expenses.
Nothing will be deducted from your Universal Credit if:
the assessment period covers the first day of the summer holidays
you’re on summer holiday for the whole of a subsequent assessment period
your course ends during the assessment period.
When working out your Universal Credit, any student loan amount that covers tuition fees and other educational expenses will be excluded.
But loans that cover maintenance costs, such as rent and bills, will be deducted from your Universal Credit. Most loans pay tuition and maintenance in separate chunks.
If you receive a Special Support Loan (available in England) or Special Support Grant (available in Wales), the DWP says this will NOT be deducted from your Universal Credit because it is intended to help with costs of study, such as books and equipment required for your course.
A Special Support Loan/Grant is available if you get or qualify for:
Income Support
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Housing Benefit
the housing element of Universal Credit
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit and you receive a non-repayable Student Grant, it won't have any effect on how much benefit you receive if the grant is for the following:
tuition and examination fees
your disability
expenses for residential study away from an educational establishment
living away from your usual place of study
maintenance of dependent adult
books and equipment
travel expenses
childcare costs
You can use the Student Finance Calculator on Gov.uk to see what extral help you can get.
How much you get
The standard rates of Universal Credit are as follows:
Single and under 25 - £342.72
Single and 25 or over - £409.89
In a couple and you're both under 25 - £488.59 (for you both)
In a couple and either of you are 25 or over - £594.04 (for you both)
You can get more if you have children; a disability or health condition; or care for a severely disabled person. Call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.
Have there been any problems?
Unfortunately, yes. Students who have switched from other benefits to Universal Credit have reported being worse off by as much as £300 a month.
We reported previously that the Royal College of Nursing was warning student nurses not to go on Universal Credit until it's compulsory.
The RCN says it's unfair for students to have Universal Credit deductions for the maintenance element of their student loan. It points out student loans have to be repaid and should not be regarded as income.
An RCN spokesman said: "The College is now campaigning for nursing students to be taken out of the student loans regime altogether, as they were before the bursary was scrapped, and for them to receive instead a mixture of grants and ‘forgivable’ loans, which would not require repayment if a certain number of years of service in the NHS were completed."
How to get help with Universal Credit as a student
If you're struggling with the benefits system while studying, ask for help from the Student Union or from Citizens Advice.
You could also try calling the DWP's Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.
It's free to call and is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.


birminghammail--2020-10-30--Two big calls lie before Slaven Bilic as Albion hunt key win

The midfield conundrum for Slaven Bilic will have more than crossed his mind this past week .
It was the manner that West Brom ended the game at Brighton on Monday , in their 1-1 draw .
As Bilic himself pointed out , Albion would ’ ve likely nabbed a winner if the game had run for ten minutes longer , such was their rise to dominance .
It was from deep in midfield where the game began to turn in their favour ; it was a bold call from Bilic to take off captain and midfield lieutenant Jake Livermore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albion chasing the game .
That left Conor Gallagher and Filip Krovinovic to man the engine room - the two young loanees , who have precious little Premier League experience to their names , and both of them forward thinking players who were being asked to ensure the back door remained shut as Albion chased an unlikely winner .
How might Albion line up at Fulham ?
What 's the best way to go about it ?
We discuss it in the video below ...
Yet the pair got the ball rolling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter back who sprung attacks and indeed kicked off the move that led to Karlan Grant ’ s leveller .
Chelsea loanee Gallagher was relentless , and bundle of energy who was still offering himself late in the game .
Whether it was the case that the situation , with the game stretched , suited Gallagher and Krovinovic , is a valid argument .
Does Bilic see the partnership as a viable pairing to kick games off with ?
“ They ’ ve shown they can play , ” Bilic reasoned .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can they play the whole season ?
Can they play half the season ?
Strings of games ?
“ I don ’ t know , but they ’ ve shown they can play .
They showed that there are never enough good players on the ball , on the pitch .
They can play , now it ’ s about the competition .
“ But did they show it ?
Yes , they showed it.
” There are so many examples from last season of alterations - in tactics and personnel - that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit .
It won them so many points .
Bilic did it again on Monday .
Callum Robinson and Kyle Edwards were introduced in a double substitution that bore fruit ; operating either side of lone forward Grant , the pair injected fresh impetus to Albion ’ s build up play and hurried Brighton ’ s full-backs .
It worked .
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Google Play Store and App Store With Grady Diangana struggling to make an impact and Matheus Pereira shuffled into a deeper role , where he too appeared far more effective , it was the ideal combination of players that , between them , also invented a second , winning goal before the death .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we made changes to improve the quality and the energy , ” Bilic reiterated .
“ How many times did it happen last season - it is equally important in the top tier of football .
Callum - and the other guys who came from the bench - but Callum was , to be fair , a game changer .
Him and Kyle .
“ He came on the right side , he put a lot of good balls in , was very active against their left back and the goal that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilic opt for Krovinovic and Gallagher , along with a deeper Pereira , as his midfield three at Fulham ?
Does that allow a place in the starting line-up for Robinson ?
In turn , it means handing breathers to skipper Livermore and , potentially , Diangana as Albion look to post their first win of the season at Craven Cottage - what time it ’ d be to do so .
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The midfield conundrum for Slaven Bilic will have more than crossed his mind this past week.
It was the manner that West Brom ended the game at Brighton on Monday, in their 1-1 draw. As Bilic himself pointed out, Albion would’ve likely nabbed a winner if the game had run for ten minutes longer, such was their rise to dominance.
It was from deep in midfield where the game began to turn in their favour; it was a bold call from Bilic to take off captain and midfield lieutenant Jake Livermore with half an hour to go and Albion chasing the game.
That left Conor Gallagher and Filip Krovinovic to man the engine room - the two young loanees, who have precious little Premier League experience to their names, and both of them forward thinking players who were being asked to ensure the back door remained shut as Albion chased an unlikely winner.
How might Albion line up at Fulham? What's the best way to go about it? We discuss it in the video below...
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Yet the pair got the ball rolling in the final throes; Krovinovic was the quarter back who sprung attacks and indeed kicked off the move that led to Karlan Grant’s leveller.
Chelsea loanee Gallagher was relentless, and bundle of energy who was still offering himself late in the game.
Whether it was the case that the situation, with the game stretched, suited Gallagher and Krovinovic, is a valid argument. Does Bilic see the partnership as a viable pairing to kick games off with?
“They’ve shown they can play,” Bilic reasoned. “Can they play the whole game, can they play the whole season? Can they play half the season? Strings of games?
“I don’t know, but they’ve shown they can play. They showed that there are never enough good players on the ball, on the pitch. They can play, now it’s about the competition.
“But did they show it? Yes, they showed it.”
There are so many examples from last season of alterations - in tactics and personnel - that were made in-game to Albion’s benefit. It won them so many points. Bilic did it again on Monday.
Callum Robinson and Kyle Edwards were introduced in a double substitution that bore fruit; operating either side of lone forward Grant, the pair injected fresh impetus to Albion’s build up play and hurried Brighton’s full-backs. It worked.
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With Grady Diangana struggling to make an impact and Matheus Pereira shuffled into a deeper role, where he too appeared far more effective, it was the ideal combination of players that, between them, also invented a second, winning goal before the death.
“If you remember last season how many games we made changes to improve the quality and the energy,” Bilic reiterated.
“How many times did it happen last season - it is equally important in the top tier of football. Callum - and the other guys who came from the bench - but Callum was, to be fair, a game changer. Him and Kyle.
“He came on the right side, he put a lot of good balls in, was very active against their left back and the goal that he scored came from his cross.”
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Does Bilic opt for Krovinovic and Gallagher, along with a deeper Pereira, as his midfield three at Fulham? Does that allow a place in the starting line-up for Robinson?
In turn, it means handing breathers to skipper Livermore and, potentially, Diangana as Albion look to post their first win of the season at Craven Cottage - what time it’d be to do so.
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