birminghammail--2020-09-21--Wolves suffer Marcal injury blow minutes into Man City match

Wolverhampton Wanderers were forced into an early change against Manchester City after Marcal picked up an injury .
The Brazilian defender was starting his second successive Premier League game following his transfer from Lyon earlier this month but needed to be replaced after just seven minutes .
Marcal signalled to the bench that he was in discomfort just a few minutes into the game and Nuno Espirito Santo wasted no time in replacing him .
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Marcal quickly disappeared down the tunnel with one of Wolves ’ medical team to receive treatment.but the defender didn ’ t seem to be in major discomfort .
Nuno will be hoping Marcal ’ s injury doesn ’ t keep him out of action for long with the 31-year-old a key component on the left side of this Wolves team .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers were forced into an early change against Manchester City after Marcal picked up an injury.
The Brazilian defender was starting his second successive Premier League game following his transfer from Lyon earlier this month but needed to be replaced after just seven minutes.
Marcal signalled to the bench that he was in discomfort just a few minutes into the game and Nuno Espirito Santo wasted no time in replacing him.
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Ruben Vinagre, who started the Carabao Cup defeat to Stoke City on Thursday, was drafted in from the bench.
Marcal quickly disappeared down the tunnel with one of Wolves’ medical team to receive treatment.but the defender didn’t seem to be in major discomfort.
Nuno will be hoping Marcal’s injury doesn’t keep him out of action for long with the 31-year-old a key component on the left side of this Wolves team.


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Emi Martinez scouting report: A close look at the Villa stopper's dream debut

Debuts don ’ t get much better for a goalkeeper .
Emiliano Martinez would have felt on top of the world when , in the first half against Sheffield United , he flung himself to his right , watching John Lundstram ’ s penalty all the way .
At full stretch , he palmed it away , then rose to his feet , gave a primal roar of delight and lapped up the plaudits of his teammates .
It was a superb save , undoubtedly the highlight of what was otherwise a quiet evening for the Argentine .
And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make such an immediate impact .
His presence alone made Aston Villa look a more secure defensive unit .
Anyone who watched Arsenal towards the end of last season won ’ t have been surprised to see Martinez impress on his debut at Villa Park .
He was unfortunate to lose his place to the returning Bernd Leno having put in a remarkably consistent run of performances for the Gunners .
That form earned him the move , though , an opportunity Martinez described as a new challenge .
He was leaving to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main man , not a deputy .
On the basis of his first appearance - which was , admittedly , against a Sheffield United side reduced to ten men early on - the 28-year-old looks like he could become a fan favourite .
Goalkeeper was a problem position for the Villains last season , with Tom Heaton injured and the form of Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina often questionable .
Villa had to invest a significant amount of money in Martinez , of course : £20m is not cheap , especially for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League ( given his lack of appearances , until last season , for Arsenal ) .
But it already looks like a wise transfer .
Having a competent , reliable goalkeeper is crucial , as the division ’ s best teams have proved .
Liverpool , before the arrival of Alisson , were weaker , and Chelsea are desperately searching for a solution to their Kepa Arrizabalaga problem .
Martinez is a valuable addition for Villa , then , and not just for his ability to keep out penalties .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ done well and with minimal fuss : crosses claimed with authority , loose balls smothered .
His distribution was good , too , and you get the feeling Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings felt significantly better for having such a reassuring presence behind them .
This game was almost the perfect encapsulation of why goalkeepers can be so influential .
Martinez saved the first-half penalty with the game at 0-0 .
Had that gone in , the game might have looked very different , even with Villa ’ s man advantage .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save and went on , eventually , to break the Blades down , Konta grabbing the winner after the break .
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Other areas of the squad have been addressed , too , of course , but conceding goals was an issue for Dean Smith ’ s side last season , and a lot fewer will be flying into the net with Martinez in the team .
From a personal perspective , the former Arsenal man will already feel like his decision to move has been vindicated to an extent .
He deserves regular football , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in north London .
And for Villa , Arsenal ’ s loss is very much their gain .

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Debuts don’t get much better for a goalkeeper. Emiliano Martinez would have felt on top of the world when, in the first half against Sheffield United, he flung himself to his right, watching John Lundstram’s penalty all the way. At full stretch, he palmed it away, then rose to his feet, gave a primal roar of delight and lapped up the plaudits of his teammates.
It was a superb save, undoubtedly the highlight of what was otherwise a quiet evening for the Argentine. And it always seemed likely that he’d make such an immediate impact. His presence alone made Aston Villa look a more secure defensive unit.
Anyone who watched Arsenal towards the end of last season won’t have been surprised to see Martinez impress on his debut at Villa Park. He was unfortunate to lose his place to the returning Bernd Leno having put in a remarkably consistent run of performances for the Gunners.
That form earned him the move, though, an opportunity Martinez described as a new challenge. He was leaving to become Villa’s number one, the main man, not a deputy.
On the basis of his first appearance - which was, admittedly, against a Sheffield United side reduced to ten men early on - the 28-year-old looks like he could become a fan favourite.
Goalkeeper was a problem position for the Villains last season, with Tom Heaton injured and the form of Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina often questionable.
Villa had to invest a significant amount of money in Martinez, of course: £20m is not cheap, especially for a player still relatively inexperienced and untested in the Premier League (given his lack of appearances, until last season, for Arsenal).
But it already looks like a wise transfer. Having a competent, reliable goalkeeper is crucial, as the division’s best teams have proved. Liverpool, before the arrival of Alisson, were weaker, and Chelsea are desperately searching for a solution to their Kepa Arrizabalaga problem.
Martinez is a valuable addition for Villa, then, and not just for his ability to keep out penalties. Everything he did against Sheffield United was done well and with minimal fuss: crosses claimed with authority, loose balls smothered. His distribution was good, too, and you get the feeling Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings felt significantly better for having such a reassuring presence behind them.
This game was almost the perfect encapsulation of why goalkeepers can be so influential. Martinez saved the first-half penalty with the game at 0-0. Had that gone in, the game might have looked very different, even with Villa’s man advantage. Instead, the hosts were buoyed by the save and went on, eventually, to break the Blades down, Konta grabbing the winner after the break.
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So Martinez played a big part in a victory that could set the tone of the season ahead for Villa. Other areas of the squad have been addressed, too, of course, but conceding goals was an issue for Dean Smith’s side last season, and a lot fewer will be flying into the net with Martinez in the team.
From a personal perspective, the former Arsenal man will already feel like his decision to move has been vindicated to an extent. He deserves regular football, after years as second and third choice in north London.
And for Villa, Arsenal’s loss is very much their gain.


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Villa 1 Sheffield United 0: Heroics from Konsa and Martinez give Villa victory

Aston Villa 1 Sheffield United 0 - Ezri Konsa 's header just after the hour won it for Villa but @ @ @ @ @ new signing Emi Martinez to thank .
Villa scraped past United thanks to Ezri Konsa @ @ @ @ @ made to work for the three points by a determined United side who had been @ @ @ @ @ the 12th minute when John Egan was sent off for fouling Ollie Watkins when he @ @ @ @ @ Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez , a summer signing from Arsenal , made himself a hero when @ @ @ @ @ John Lundstram in the first half before Konsa 's goal .
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Aston Villa 1 Sheffield United 0 - Ezri Konsa's header just after the hour won it for Villa but Dean Smith's men had new signing Emi Martinez to thank.
Villa scraped past United thanks to Ezri Konsa's second-half header but were made to work for the three points by a determined United side who had been down to ten men since the 12th minute when John Egan was sent off for fouling Ollie Watkins when he was through on goal.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, a summer signing from Arsenal, made himself a hero when he saved a penalty from John Lundstram in the first half before Konsa's goal.
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birminghammail--2020-09-21--Aston Villa fans in agreement about Sheffield United win

Aston Villa fans are in agreement about tonight 's 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United .
Dean Smith 's side made it two wins in two to begin their 2020-21 campaign and opened their Premier League season with a victory at Villa Park .
Villa scraped past United thanks to Ezri Konsa 's second-half header but were made to work for the three points by a determined United side who had been down to ten men since the 12th minute when John Egan was sent off for fouling Ollie Watkins when he was through on goal .
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself a hero when he saved a penalty from John Lundstram in the first half before Konsa 's goal .
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And Villa supporters are pleased to see three points on the board no matter how .
`` A lot to work on Villa but I 'll take it , '' said one fan while another added : `` And breathe ! ''
`` Well , it 's three points and ultimately that 's all that really matters , but can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said a third supporter .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' A lot to work on , but a win first up , '' said another fan .
`` Not great , but I 'd have snapped your hand off for that first game back , '' a fifth fan added .
Next up for Villa is a trip to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night .

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Aston Villa fans are in agreement about tonight's 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United.
Dean Smith's side made it two wins in two to begin their 2020-21 campaign and opened their Premier League season with a victory at Villa Park.
Villa scraped past United thanks to Ezri Konsa's second-half header but were made to work for the three points by a determined United side who had been down to ten men since the 12th minute when John Egan was sent off for fouling Ollie Watkins when he was through on goal.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, a summer signing from Arsenal, made himself a hero when he saved a penalty from John Lundstram in the first half before Konsa's goal.
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It wasn't a vintage performance but a Villa side - which saw three players make their debut - that still needs time to gel has got off to a fine start to the season.
And Villa supporters are pleased to see three points on the board no matter how.
"A lot to work on Villa but I'll take it," said one fan while another added: "And breathe!"
"Well, it's three points and ultimately that's all that really matters, but can’t pretend that was decent," said a third supporter.
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"A lot to work on, but a win first up," said another fan.
"Not great, but I'd have snapped your hand off for that first game back," a fifth fan added.
Next up for Villa is a trip to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night.


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Aston Villa player ratings as Martinez pulls off wonder save

`` I do n't do boring , '' was Dean Smith 's mantra as to how Aston Villa 's season could play out and , against Sheffield United , controversy was n't too far away once again .
Just like their last meeting at the start of Project Restart on June 17 , VAR was called into action .
There was no ghost goal this time around but a case of what might have been as John Egan tugged back £33 million debutant Ollie Watkins who would have been raced away one-on-one .
VAR Mike Dean gave it a lengthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Smith at Brentford , was given his marching orders .
As for the Blades , they dug in and frustrated Villa for large periods .
Chris Wilder 's men soon sprung a counter-attack , though , and it was goal hero Ezri Konsa who was lost out in no man 's land - only for John Lundtrum to slide Chris Basham in on goal .
United 's surging centre-half , though , was tripped by Matt Targett and referee Graham Scott awarded a penalty .
Targett was booked for his troubles as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball and , thankfully , Liverpudlian Lundstram had his penalty saved brilliantly by another one of Villa 's debutants , Emiliano Martinez .
The beast-like Argentinian clawed Lundstram 's penalty away and it gave Villa a much-needed lift .
Smith 's men kept putting the visitors under intense pressure and it was Conor Hourihane who was providing the ammunition .
It was rather ironic then that Hourihane was replaced prior to a Villa corner and , as he trudged off by the Holte End , he watched on as Matt Targett 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Konsa rose above ex-Villa full-back Enda Stevens to nod home .
The header , like THAT ghost goal back in June , crawled over the goal-line but there was no mistake here as Blades ' £18 million goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was well-beaten .
Skipper Jack Grealish went close twice late on while United 's Sander Berge spurned a chance when he was off balance .
In the end , it was perfect start for Smith 's reinvigorated Villa side as they held firm despite the odd break forward by Wilder 's gutsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bristol City in the cup on Thursday before Fulham next week .
Pulled off an outstanding penalty save down low to his right to deny Lundstram 's spot kick .
A man-mountain of a goalkeeper who was immaculate .
Claimed high crosses well and his distribution - short and long - was clean .
Martinez 's stop was the catalyst to Villa 's gaining three points here .
Looks £16 million well spent .
A calm head who looks right at home .
Did n't have too much to do shot-saving wise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a surging run down the right flank just seconds in .
He crossed well for McGinn on that occasion and remained an out-ball .
Showed boundless amounts of energy and , judging by this showing , looks to have more quality and control than Freddie Guilbert who did n't make the 18-man squad .
Good physically .
Was ordered to talk more by vocal leader Mings at the back .
Booked .
In alongside Mings , it was Konsa 's far too risky gamble to attempt to nick the ball in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's penalty .
Lundstram and Burke played round Konsa before the former picked out Basham who was fouled .
Luckily , Lundstram missed the 12-yard kick .
The centre-half soon made amends by scoring his second Premier League goal , nodding home from a Mings flick on .
Looked more comfortable as the game went on .
`` Come on now , do n't get bored , '' was Mings ' constant outcry at the back knowing United 's pink shirts were frustrating Villa 's forward players .
Won the majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burke and looked strong .
Ushered Villa over the winning post and was a constant pillar of support to those around him .
Celebrated his new and improved contract with another classy showing .
Started well with a powerful header getting above Burke .
Neat in possession and kept trying to unlock United 's right-hand side with Grealish and Hourihane .
Tripped Basham for Blades ' 35th-minute penalty .
Carded after a genuine attempt to play the ball .
Comfortable as always while he put in the corner which led to Konsa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep-lying role in midfield .
Ticked the ball around nicely and looked to spread it quickly and crisply .
Rarely makes a mistake nowadays and , in possession , he 's a joy to watch .
Had a watching brief as Villa pressed Blades ' 10 men .
Positionally perfect and showcased the odd moments of Brazilian flair whether it was a foot-roll or a Cruyff turn .
Was bigged up by his manager prior to this one , with Smith dubbing McGinn `` like a new signing '' following a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large parts of the first half .
Sloppy in possession and could n't really get going in the second 45 .
I 'm sure he 'll get there but does n't look like the same player prior to that ankle injury back in December .
Booked .
Villa 's danger man throughout the opening 45 and put in threatening delivery after threatening delivery .
`` F*** sake , man ! ''
was Hourihane 's yell of frustration as his Villa teammates kept failing to get on the end of his cutting free-kicks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a frustrating figure when he was subbed off with half-hour to go .
A good 60-minute performance by the Irishman .
Got told to calm down by Hourihane for a silly foul which allowed Sheffield some breathing time .
Did n't do an awful lot .
Blazed a half-volley well wide in the second half .
Cash and Trezeguet played like strangers which is to be expected so early on in the season .
Decent enough off the ball as he kept tracking his runners but Smith and Villa need a winger with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club-record signing who settled to Premier League life well .
Holds the ball up well and brought others into play .
Got John Egan sent off after the Irish centre-back dragged him back , halting what would have been a one-on-one with Ramsdale in the United goal .
It was a tad frustrating after that given the fast United 's defence sat in deep .
Whistled a curler just past the top-corner .
Bust his gut to get in good positions .
No goal on his Premier League debut , though .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hourihane , the skipper was at the heart of everything in the first half and tried desperately to muster up some magic .
Found towering midfielder Sander Berge too strong to hold off at times .
Missed a golden chance by Grealish 's high standards with 10 to go and went close in added time .
The captain was unreal last week against Burton , United were resolute at the back this week .
Fizzed in a low cross which was palmed away by Ramsdale .
Went straight up alongside Watkins with Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the winner .
Worked hard .
NEXT UP : Bristol City ( a ) , Carabao Cup third round , Thursday , September 24 , 7pm kick-off

"I don't do boring," was Dean Smith's mantra as to how Aston Villa's season could play out and, against Sheffield United, controversy wasn't too far away once again.
Just like their last meeting at the start of Project Restart on June 17, VAR was called into action. There was no ghost goal this time around but a case of what might have been as John Egan tugged back £33 million debutant Ollie Watkins who would have been raced away one-on-one.
VAR Mike Dean gave it a lengthy check and Egan, a former defender under Smith at Brentford, was given his marching orders. As for the Blades, they dug in and frustrated Villa for large periods. Chris Wilder's men soon sprung a counter-attack, though, and it was goal hero Ezri Konsa who was lost out in no man's land - only for John Lundtrum to slide Chris Basham in on goal. United's surging centre-half, though, was tripped by Matt Targett and referee Graham Scott awarded a penalty.
Targett was booked for his troubles as it was a genuine attempt to play the ball and, thankfully, Liverpudlian Lundstram had his penalty saved brilliantly by another one of Villa's debutants, Emiliano Martinez.
The beast-like Argentinian clawed Lundstram's penalty away and it gave Villa a much-needed lift. Smith's men kept putting the visitors under intense pressure and it was Conor Hourihane who was providing the ammunition. It was rather ironic then that Hourihane was replaced prior to a Villa corner and, as he trudged off by the Holte End, he watched on as Matt Targett's delivery was flicked on by Tyrone Mings before Konsa rose above ex-Villa full-back Enda Stevens to nod home. The header, like THAT ghost goal back in June, crawled over the goal-line but there was no mistake here as Blades' £18 million goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was well-beaten.
Skipper Jack Grealish went close twice late on while United's Sander Berge spurned a chance when he was off balance. In the end, it was perfect start for Smith's reinvigorated Villa side as they held firm despite the odd break forward by Wilder's gutsy Blades. Up next, it's Bristol City in the cup on Thursday before Fulham next week.
STARTING FORMATION
4-3-3
PLAYERS
MARTINEZ 7.5
Pulled off an outstanding penalty save down low to his right to deny Lundstram's spot kick. A man-mountain of a goalkeeper who was immaculate. Claimed high crosses well and his distribution - short and long - was clean. Martinez's stop was the catalyst to Villa's gaining three points here. Looks £16 million well spent. A calm head who looks right at home. Didn't have too much to do shot-saving wise.
CASH 7
Immediately showcased what he's all about with a surging run down the right flank just seconds in. He crossed well for McGinn on that occasion and remained an out-ball. Showed boundless amounts of energy and, judging by this showing, looks to have more quality and control than Freddie Guilbert who didn't make the 18-man squad. Good physically. Was ordered to talk more by vocal leader Mings at the back. Booked.
KONSA 7.5
In alongside Mings, it was Konsa's far too risky gamble to attempt to nick the ball in a dangerous position that undid Villa for Sheffield United's penalty. Lundstram and Burke played round Konsa before the former picked out Basham who was fouled. Luckily, Lundstram missed the 12-yard kick. The centre-half soon made amends by scoring his second Premier League goal, nodding home from a Mings flick on. Looked more comfortable as the game went on.
MINGS 7.5*
"Come on now, don't get bored," was Mings' constant outcry at the back knowing United's pink shirts were frustrating Villa's forward players. Won the majority of his duels up against lone striker Oli Burke and looked strong. Ushered Villa over the winning post and was a constant pillar of support to those around him. Celebrated his new and improved contract with another classy showing.
TARGETT 6
Started well with a powerful header getting above Burke. Neat in possession and kept trying to unlock United's right-hand side with Grealish and Hourihane. Tripped Basham for Blades' 35th-minute penalty. Carded after a genuine attempt to play the ball. Comfortable as always while he put in the corner which led to Konsa's opening goal.
DOUGLAS LUIZ 7
Sat in his usual deep-lying role in midfield. Ticked the ball around nicely and looked to spread it quickly and crisply. Rarely makes a mistake nowadays and, in possession, he's a joy to watch. Had a watching brief as Villa pressed Blades' 10 men. Positionally perfect and showcased the odd moments of Brazilian flair whether it was a foot-roll or a Cruyff turn.
MCGINN 5.5
Was bigged up by his manager prior to this one, with Smith dubbing McGinn "like a new signing" following a return to full fitness. Game bypassed him for large parts of the first half. Sloppy in possession and couldn't really get going in the second 45. I'm sure he'll get there but doesn't look like the same player prior to that ankle injury back in December. Booked.
HOURIHANE 7
Villa's danger man throughout the opening 45 and put in threatening delivery after threatening delivery. "F*** sake, man!" was Hourihane's yell of frustration as his Villa teammates kept failing to get on the end of his cutting free-kicks. Looked bang up for it but cut a frustrating figure when he was subbed off with half-hour to go. A good 60-minute performance by the Irishman.
TREZEGUET 5
Got told to calm down by Hourihane for a silly foul which allowed Sheffield some breathing time. Didn't do an awful lot. Blazed a half-volley well wide in the second half. Cash and Trezeguet played like strangers which is to be expected so early on in the season. Decent enough off the ball as he kept tracking his runners but Smith and Villa need a winger with more purpose.
WATKINS 6
Neat and tidy from the club-record signing who settled to Premier League life well. Holds the ball up well and brought others into play. Got John Egan sent off after the Irish centre-back dragged him back, halting what would have been a one-on-one with Ramsdale in the United goal. It was a tad frustrating after that given the fast United's defence sat in deep. Whistled a curler just past the top-corner. Bust his gut to get in good positions. No goal on his Premier League debut, though. Remaind a threat throughout.
GREALISH 6.5
Along with Hourihane, the skipper was at the heart of everything in the first half and tried desperately to muster up some magic. Found towering midfielder Sander Berge too strong to hold off at times. Missed a golden chance by Grealish's high standards with 10 to go and went close in added time. The captain was unreal last week against Burton, United were resolute at the back this week.
SUBSTITUTES
DAVIS (FOR HOURIHANE, 63) 5
Fizzed in a low cross which was palmed away by Ramsdale. Went straight up alongside Watkins with Smith playing an unorthodox 4-4-2 as he pressed for the winner. Worked hard.
NOT USED: Steer, Taylor, Elmohamady, Hause, El Ghazi, Nakamba.
OPPOSITION
Sheffield United, 3-5-2: Ramsdale; Basham (McBurnie, 68), Egan (OFF, 12), O'Connell; Baldock, Lundstram, Berge, Fleck (Osborn, 63), Stevens; Burke, McGoldrick (Ampadu, 31). Subs: Foderingham, Sharp, Norwood, Robinson.
THE REF: Graham Scott
VAR: Mike Dean
NEXT UP: Bristol City (a), Carabao Cup third round, Thursday, September 24, 7pm kick-off


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Covid-19 confirmed at another city school

A positive Covid-19 case at a school in Sutton Coldfeld has been confirmed by Public Health England .
Secondary school Fairfax Academy , which has more than 1,000 pupils and sixth form students , informed parents today , Monday , September 21 .
The school said it knew parents would find the news `` concerning '' but leaders were working closely with PHE and were following their advice .
It was unclear if the person affected was a pupil or member of staff and the school remains open .
In a school letter to parents , which was shared on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fairfax Academy said : `` We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school .
`` We know you will find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
`` Fairfax have followed advice from the Department for Education in order to trace contacts and will continue to follow Public Health England guidance .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms they should remain at home for at least ten days from when they started .
Directing his anger , Mr Kafetzis wrote : `` When did you find out about the case .
Why haven ’ t you let us know which year group it affects ?
Why have you let us know at 16:30 when we can ’ t get hold of you . ''
The revelation came after the University of Birmingham `` joined the national effort '' over test and trace amid soaring demand .
Birmingham 's hospitals now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - including 14 on life support .

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A positive Covid-19 case at a school in Sutton Coldfeld has been confirmed by Public Health England.
Secondary school Fairfax Academy, which has more than 1,000 pupils and sixth form students, informed parents today, Monday, September 21.
The school said it knew parents would find the news "concerning" but leaders were working closely with PHE and were following their advice.
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It was unclear if the person affected was a pupil or member of staff and the school remains open.
In a school letter to parents, which was shared on Twitter by concerned father George Kafetzis, Fairfax Academy said: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.
"We know you will find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.
"Fairfax have followed advice from the Department for Education in order to trace contacts and will continue to follow Public Health England guidance.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well."
The school said if a pupil displayed symptoms they should remain at home for at least ten days from when they started.
Directing his anger, Mr Kafetzis wrote: "When did you find out about the case. Why haven’t you let us know which year group it affects? Why have you let us know at 16:30 when we can’t get hold of you."
The revelation came after the University of Birmingham "joined the national effort" over test and trace amid soaring demand. Birmingham's hospitals now have more than 110 patients with Coronavirus - including 14 on life support.


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Aston Villa vs Sheffield United: The match in pictures

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birminghammail--2020-09-21--Pub forced to shut amid string of attacks from 'barred thugs'

Police are hunting a group of masked thugs who repeatedly targeted a city pub in a campaign of violence after they were 'barred ' .
Dramatic footage above captures the moment two balaclava-clad men hurled rocks at the George V pub in Sheldon in one of several attacks .
Within the first fortnight of reopening , from September 3 to 13 , windows were smashed , paint was hurled over the car park and the landlady was threatened .
The venue , located on Common Lane , has now been forced to close temporarily and is being guarded by security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patrols in the area as officers confirmed there had been a series of `` targeted incidents from individuals barred from the pubs '' .
A man was arrested in relation to the attacks , but was released on police bail while CCTV trawls and forensic analysis are carried out .
Anyone who has information is urged to get in touch with the force as soon as possible .
A statement from the force read : `` Officers are investigating a number incidents involving criminal damage and threats being made to a landlady of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Solihull over the past fortnight .
`` We take all matters of threats , harassment and criminal damage very seriously , and have assured the landlady that we are doing all we can to find those responsible .
`` A man has been arrested in relation to the attacks and has been released on bail while investigations continue .
We are currently forensically examining evidence and CCTV enquiries are continuing .
`` We have visited the landlady , who is understandably distressed by these targeted incidents from individuals she has barred from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keep her updated on our enquiries .
`` The local neighbourhood team have also advised her on security , and patrols have been stepped up in the area .
`` As always , we encourage anyone who notices any suspicious behaviour or who can help with our enquiries to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''
Star Pubs & Bars said it hoped the boozer could one day be restored as the 'great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past .
“ We are doing everything we can to resolve this situation , '' a spokesman told BirminghamLive .
`` We have taken the decision to temporarily close The George V and have organised heightened security measures , which will remain in place throughout the pub ’ s closure .
`` Looking to the future , we would like to re-establish The George V as the great community local that it was in the past .
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Police are hunting a group of masked thugs who repeatedly targeted a city pub in a campaign of violence after they were 'barred'.
Dramatic footage above captures the moment two balaclava-clad men hurled rocks at the George V pub in Sheldon in one of several attacks.
Within the first fortnight of reopening, from September 3 to 13, windows were smashed, paint was hurled over the car park and the landlady was threatened.
The venue, located on Common Lane, has now been forced to close temporarily and is being guarded by security personnel.
West Midlands Police stepped up patrols in the area as officers confirmed there had been a series of "targeted incidents from individuals barred from the pubs".
A man was arrested in relation to the attacks, but was released on police bail while CCTV trawls and forensic analysis are carried out.
Anyone who has information is urged to get in touch with the force as soon as possible.
A statement from the force read: "Officers are investigating a number incidents involving criminal damage and threats being made to a landlady of a pub in Sheldon and a pub in Solihull over the past fortnight.
"We take all matters of threats, harassment and criminal damage very seriously, and have assured the landlady that we are doing all we can to find those responsible.
"A man has been arrested in relation to the attacks and has been released on bail while investigations continue. We are currently forensically examining evidence and CCTV enquiries are continuing.
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"We have visited the landlady, who is understandably distressed by these targeted incidents from individuals she has barred from the pubs and we continue to support and keep her updated on our enquiries.
"The local neighbourhood team have also advised her on security, and patrols have been stepped up in the area.
"As always, we encourage anyone who notices any suspicious behaviour or who can help with our enquiries to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Star Pubs & Bars said it hoped the boozer could one day be restored as the 'great community local' it was in the past.
“We are doing everything we can to resolve this situation," a spokesman told BirminghamLive.
"We have taken the decision to temporarily close The George V and have organised heightened security measures, which will remain in place throughout the pub’s closure.
"Looking to the future, we would like to re-establish The George V as the great community local that it was in the past.”


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Sky Sports pundits question Villa v Sheff Utd red card call

Jamie Carragher has questioned the decision to send off Sheffield United defender John Egan against Aston Villa .
Egan was shown a straight red card for a professional foul on Villa striker Ollie Watkins after only 12 minutes of Monday night 's Premier League clash .
The Republic of Ireland international was adjudged to have pulled back Watkins as they chased a long ball over the top .
Referee Graham Scott gave Egan his marching orders and a subsequent Video Assistant Referee ( VAR ) check upheld the decision .
However , Carragher - and fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident .
“ I ’ m wound up looking at it and it ’ s the actual officials who are involved in it , '' former Liverpool defender Carragher told the Monday Night Football programme .
`` Initially , I don ’ t know if John Egan is surprised by the clearance but he gets pinned to the attacker , in some ways , and he just can ’ t get off him .
`` There ’ s no doubt there is a tug on the shirt , but my problem is how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a red card .
`` Look at how far away he is - 40 or 50 yards !
Look at the linesman , he doesn ’ t get involved at all , he actually gives a throw-in and he ’ s closer to it .
`` How can you be so sure when you ’ re that far away ?
When the foul ’ s actually happening , he ’ s behind the players .
`` If that was given as a yellow card , we wouldn ’ t even be having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitor is there to go and have a look .
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Former Villa and Manchester City man Richards added : “ How many times are we speaking about VAR ?
It ’ s spoiling football .
`` That decision there , who ’ s in charge of the game ?
We can all see this .
How can he ( Scott ) give a decision 40 yards away ?
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Jamie Carragher has questioned the decision to send off Sheffield United defender John Egan against Aston Villa.
Egan was shown a straight red card for a professional foul on Villa striker Ollie Watkins after only 12 minutes of Monday night's Premier League clash.
The Republic of Ireland international was adjudged to have pulled back Watkins as they chased a long ball over the top.
Referee Graham Scott gave Egan his marching orders and a subsequent Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check upheld the decision.
However, Carragher - and fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards - raised doubts about the key incident.
“I’m wound up looking at it and it’s the actual officials who are involved in it," former Liverpool defender Carragher told the Monday Night Football programme.
"Initially, I don’t know if John Egan is surprised by the clearance but he gets pinned to the attacker, in some ways, and he just can’t get off him.
"There’s no doubt there is a tug on the shirt, but my problem is how sure the referee is that it’s a red card.
"Look at how far away he is - 40 or 50 yards! Look at the linesman, he doesn’t get involved at all, he actually gives a throw-in and he’s closer to it.
"How can you be so sure when you’re that far away? When the foul’s actually happening, he’s behind the players.
"If that was given as a yellow card, we wouldn’t even be having a discussion here right now. The monitor is there to go and have a look.
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"I don’t know why the referee, who is 40 or 50 yards away when he first puts the whistle in his mouth, can be so sure?"
Former Villa and Manchester City man Richards added: “How many times are we speaking about VAR? It’s spoiling football.
"That decision there, who’s in charge of the game? We can all see this. How can he (Scott) give a decision 40 yards away?”


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Traore at wing-back as Wolves vs Man City team news revealed

The Premier League returns to Molineux this evening as Wolverhampton Wanderers play hosts to Manchester City .
Nuno Espirito Santo has recalled Rui Patricio , Marcal , Joao Moutinho , Daniel Podence , Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez after leaving them on the bench for Thursday 's Carabao Cup defeat to Stoke City .
Moutinho replaces Leander Dendoncker to slot in alongside compatriot Ruben Neves in midfield , with Podence , Neto and Jimenez forming the three-man attack .
New signing Ki-Jana Hoever , who joined from Liverpool over the weekend , is ineligible so Adama Traore continues at wing-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Traore played at wing-back for the first 70 minutes of Wolves ' win at The Etihad last season before moving up front to bag a brace in the closing stages .
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Nuno Espirito Santo has recalled Rui Patricio, Marcal, Joao Moutinho, Daniel Podence, Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez after leaving them on the bench for Thursday's Carabao Cup defeat to Stoke City.
Moutinho replaces Leander Dendoncker to slot in alongside compatriot Ruben Neves in midfield, with Podence, Neto and Jimenez forming the three-man attack.
New signing Ki-Jana Hoever, who joined from Liverpool over the weekend, is ineligible so Adama Traore continues at wing-back for the second successive Premier League game.
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Wolves are on the verge of signing Nelson Semedo from Barcelona which will allow Traore to return to Nuno's attack against West Ham next weekend.
Traore played at wing-back for the first 70 minutes of Wolves' win at The Etihad last season before moving up front to bag a brace in the closing stages.
Meanwhile, Max Kilman is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Traore, Neves, Moutinho, Marcal; Neto, Jimenez, Podence
Subs: Ruddy, Kilman, Buur, Vinagre, Dendoncker, Vitinha, Silva


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Man United fans fume at Emi Martinez save during Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Manchester United fans are wondering why Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was n't penalised for coming off his line when he saved John Lundstram 's penalty tonight .
Sheffield United , down to ten men because of John Egan 's red card after 12 minutes , were handed the chance to go ahead in the game when Vila defender Matt Targett fouled Chris Basham after a threaded pass from Oliver Burke .
However , Villa stopper Martinez dived correctly to his right to save Lundstram 's penalty kick , making himself a hero on debut .
The former Arsenal stopper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand to the spot-kick but eagle-eyed United fans think the penalty should have been re-taken because Martinez was off his line .
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However , the pen was re-taken because de Gea was off his line and United fans are fuming at an apparent inconsistency .
`` Villa 'keeper off the line just like de Gea , '' one fan said .
Another added : `` How come Martinez ’ s penalty save was allowed , but de Gea 's wasn ’ t ?
He clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' How is that any different to De Gea ?
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asked another .
A fourth fan said : `` Inconsistent or what !
Football is a joke of a game . ''
`` Carbon copy of the de Gea save so where ’ s the retake ? ''
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`` Clearly off his line . ''

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Sheffield United, down to ten men because of John Egan's red card after 12 minutes, were handed the chance to go ahead in the game when Vila defender Matt Targett fouled Chris Basham after a threaded pass from Oliver Burke.
However, Villa stopper Martinez dived correctly to his right to save Lundstram's penalty kick, making himself a hero on debut.
The former Arsenal stopper got down well to get a strong hand to the spot-kick but eagle-eyed United fans think the penalty should have been re-taken because Martinez was off his line.
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United lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace at the weekend and the Eagles' second goal, a penalty scored by Wilfried Zaha, was originally saved by David de Gea.
However, the pen was re-taken because de Gea was off his line and United fans are fuming at an apparent inconsistency.
"Villa 'keeper off the line just like de Gea," one fan said.
Another added: "How come Martinez’s penalty save was allowed, but de Gea's wasn’t? He clearly jumped forward!"
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"How is that any different to De Gea?!" asked another.
A fourth fan said: "Inconsistent or what! Football is a joke of a game."
"Carbon copy of the de Gea save so where’s the retake?" asked another. "Clearly off his line."


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Carragher discusses Aston Villa's new signing Emi Martinez

Jamie Carragher says he was `` so impressed '' by new Aston Villa signing Emiliano Martinez last season .
Martinez was called upon to fill in for the injured Bernd Leno towards the back end of the prolonged 2019-20 campaign .
The back-up stopper produced some sterling performances for Mikel Arteta 's side , culminating in helping the Gunners win the FA Cup .
His displays caught the eye of Villa , who have snapped him up in a deal that could be worth up to £20million .
Martinez was handed his debut in Monday night 's Premier League opener @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I was so impressed with him ( last season ) , '' Carragher said on Sky Sports ' Monday Night Football programme .
`` I actually thought Mikel Arteta had a real decision to make .
`` They got good money for their back-up goalkeeper , if you like , but I didn ’ t think there was too much difference between Leno before the injury and Martinez afterwards , really .
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`` He looked like one of the best number twos in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s what has opened Aston Villa ’ s eyes to bringing him into the club .
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Jamie Carragher says he was "so impressed" by new Aston Villa signing Emiliano Martinez last season.
Martinez was called upon to fill in for the injured Bernd Leno towards the back end of the prolonged 2019-20 campaign.
The back-up stopper produced some sterling performances for Mikel Arteta's side, culminating in helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.
His displays caught the eye of Villa, who have snapped him up in a deal that could be worth up to £20million.
Martinez was handed his debut in Monday night's Premier League opener against Sheffield United at Villa Park.
“I was so impressed with him (last season)," Carragher said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football programme. "I actually thought Mikel Arteta had a real decision to make.
"They got good money for their back-up goalkeeper, if you like, but I didn’t think there was too much difference between Leno before the injury and Martinez afterwards, really.
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"Normally, when a back-up goalkeeper comes in, it makes a real difference but it didn’t with Arsenal, they had a strong end to the season.
"He looked like one of the best number twos in the league, really, I think that’s what has opened Aston Villa’s eyes to bringing him into the club.”


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Two held after police seize five off-road bikes

Five off-road bikes were seized by West Midlands Police after officers tracked a group of `` reckless riders '' in Birmingham .
A bike , carrying a pillion passenger , failed to stop for officers and continued on the wrong side of the road and on the pavement in Aldridge Road , Great Barr , at 1pm on Sunday , September 20 , police said .
The force 's helicopter spotted the pair and tracked them into nearby Netherhall Park where more off-road bikes were discovered .
A 28-year-old was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving , failing to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The helicopter also spotted a 15-year-old dangerously driving in Kingstanding .
Police said the teenager tried to run off but was caught and detained on suspicion of driving with no insurance or a licence .
Police said the teenager and a 28-year-old man had both been released , but would appear before court at a later date .
Police said the pair had been informed they would be postal charged , but the matter was with the Crown Prosecution Service .
A witness told BirminghamLive : `` The park was crawling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cops on foot , the helicopter hovering overhead and police bikes chasing the dirt bikes down . ''
Traffic Sergeant Mitch Darby , said : “ We take people riding these off-road bikes illegally incredibly seriously .
“ We know not only how much of a nuisance they are to residents , but also potentially very dangerous to other road users .
“ This action last night , will hopefully send a message to those thinking about illegally riding these bikes on our streets as our work to tackle these issues continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presence of police motorbikes around the force area for the rest of the week and will not hesitate but to seize any bikes being ridden illegally . ''

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Five off-road bikes were seized by West Midlands Police after officers tracked a group of "reckless riders" in Birmingham.
A bike, carrying a pillion passenger, failed to stop for officers and continued on the wrong side of the road and on the pavement in Aldridge Road, Great Barr, at 1pm on Sunday, September 20, police said.
The force's helicopter spotted the pair and tracked them into nearby Netherhall Park where more off-road bikes were discovered.
A 28-year-old was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving with no insurance or licence.
The helicopter also spotted a 15-year-old dangerously driving in Kingstanding. Police said the teenager tried to run off but was caught and detained on suspicion of driving with no insurance or a licence.
Police said the teenager and a 28-year-old man had both been released, but would appear before court at a later date.
Police said the pair had been informed they would be postal charged, but the matter was with the Crown Prosecution Service.
A witness told BirminghamLive: "The park was crawling with police. There was a police dog, cops on foot, the helicopter hovering overhead and police bikes chasing the dirt bikes down."
Traffic Sergeant Mitch Darby, said: “We take people riding these off-road bikes illegally incredibly seriously.
“We know not only how much of a nuisance they are to residents, but also potentially very dangerous to other road users.
“This action last night, will hopefully send a message to those thinking about illegally riding these bikes on our streets as our work to tackle these issues continues.
“We will have an increased presence of police motorbikes around the force area for the rest of the week and will not hesitate but to seize any bikes being ridden illegally."


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Aston Villa and Sheffield United fans agree over John Egan incident

Aston Villa and Sheffield United fans have been reacting to referee Graham Scott 's decision to send off John Egan in the clash between the two sides at Villa Park tonight .
A ball over the top caught Egan out with Villa striker Ollie Watkins battling the Republic of Ireland international to reach it first .
Scott decided to send Egan off for grappling with Watkins and a subsequent video assistant referee ( VAR ) check confirmed the referee 's decision with Villa handed a big advantage in their opening game of the season after just 12 minutes .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many games between the two sides after the infamous 'ghost goal ' incident last time the pair met in June .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa and United fans have been reacting to the incident .
`` I ai n't complaining because it benefited us , but I genuinely do n't think that 's even a foul , '' one Villa fan said .
`` Did n't even see that as a booking , '' another said , `` very harsh . ''
`` I would be fuming at that decision against us , '' said a third .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I 'll take it , '' said a fifth and it appears that United and Villa fans agree .
`` I see we 're starting early with these nonsense decisions this year , '' said a Blades supporter .
`` Was literally both hanging on to each other , '' said another while a third fan added : `` Softest red going . ''

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Aston Villa and Sheffield United fans have been reacting to referee Graham Scott's decision to send off John Egan in the clash between the two sides at Villa Park tonight.
A ball over the top caught Egan out with Villa striker Ollie Watkins battling the Republic of Ireland international to reach it first.
Scott decided to send Egan off for grappling with Watkins and a subsequent video assistant referee (VAR) check confirmed the referee's decision with Villa handed a big advantage in their opening game of the season after just 12 minutes.
It's the second moment of controversy in as many games between the two sides after the infamous 'ghost goal' incident last time the pair met in June.
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And Villa and United fans have been reacting to the incident.
"I ain't complaining because it benefited us, but I genuinely don't think that's even a foul," one Villa fan said.
"Didn't even see that as a booking," another said, "very harsh."
"I would be fuming at that decision against us," said a third.
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"Absolutely ridiculous decision," another Villa fan said.
"Never a red card but I'll take it," said a fifth and it appears that United and Villa fans agree.
"I see we're starting early with these nonsense decisions this year," said a Blades supporter.
"Was literally both hanging on to each other," said another while a third fan added: "Softest red going."


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Covid test site for frontline workers opens in Worcestershire

A small drive-through coronavirus test site for essential workers on the front line is being opened in Worcestershire .
GPs , school staff , emergency service workers and healthcare workers are eligible to access the testing at the temporary site .
Worcestershire County Council says its location is being kept private however as it 's not a public testing site but added it would provide around 50 tests a day , assigned according to priority and need .
The decision to open the site was taken as there remains very limited community testing capacity across both the UK and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently struggling to be tested if they are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 .
The council warned this could potentially impact the provision of health , care and other essential services in the region .
Dr. Kathryn Cobain , the director for public health in Worcestershire , said : “ There is a national issue with access to testing and we are seeing an impact at a local level here in Worcestershire .
`` While we look to central government to work through these national issues , locally I must prioritise those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , teaching and care staff , along with police officers and fire crews who we rely on to care for us and our loved ones .
`` We have secured a limited number of daily tests for our frontline essential workers .
`` Those tests will be prioritised to those front line workers most in need .
I recognise this is not a long term or full solution .
The test site is a temporary measure to help us support the most vital workers in our community .
`` We are working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions to ensure the tests go where they are most needed .
`` We continue to work with our colleagues at a regional and national level to address the testing issues.
“ The council have stressed that the site is not a drop-in service and is not open to the public .
Residents who are not essential frontline workers and have Covid-19 symptoms should self-isolate and continue to try to book a test .

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A small drive-through coronavirus test site for essential workers on the front line is being opened in Worcestershire.
GPs, school staff, emergency service workers and healthcare workers are eligible to access the testing at the temporary site.
Worcestershire County Council says its location is being kept private however as it's not a public testing site but added it would provide around 50 tests a day, assigned according to priority and need.
The decision to open the site was taken as there remains very limited community testing capacity across both the UK and the county.
This means frontline essential workers are currently struggling to be tested if they are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.
The council warned this could potentially impact the provision of health, care and other essential services in the region.
Dr. Kathryn Cobain, the director for public health in Worcestershire, said: “There is a national issue with access to testing and we are seeing an impact at a local level here in Worcestershire.
"While we look to central government to work through these national issues, locally I must prioritise those who are front line workers, the medical, teaching and care staff, along with police officers and fire crews who we rely on to care for us and our loved ones.
"We have secured a limited number of daily tests for our frontline essential workers.
"Those tests will be prioritised to those front line workers most in need. I recognise this is not a long term or full solution. The test site is a temporary measure to help us support the most vital workers in our community.
"We are working with limited resources and have to make difficult decisions to ensure the tests go where they are most needed.
"We continue to work with our colleagues at a regional and national level to address the testing issues.“
The council have stressed that the site is not a drop-in service and is not open to the public.
Residents who are not essential frontline workers and have Covid-19 symptoms should self-isolate and continue to try to book a test.


birminghammail--2020-09-21--Three teens arrested as knives and hammer seized by police

Three teenagers were held by police on suspicion of carrying knives and a hammer as officers probed a city centre @ @ @ @ @ said they were called to reports of a robbery involving the theft of Airpods in @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , September 20 .
Officers later arrested two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old .
They @ @ @ @ @ inquiries continued .
Taking to social media , the force tweeted : `` Three teenagers @ @ @ @ @ GuardianWMP officers after they were called to reports of a robbery in # Birmingham city @ @ @ @ @ Two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old were found in possession of three knives and a hammer @ @ @ @ @ . ''
BirminghamLive has contacted the police for further details .
In a separate incident @ @ @ @ @ information following a robbery on Dean Street in the city centre just before 5pm on @ @ @ @ @ A man was walking on the road when he was approached by two men who @ @ @ @ @ before making off with his bag containing personal items , police said .

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Three teenagers were held by police on suspicion of carrying knives and a hammer as officers probed a city centre robbery.
West Midlands Police said they were called to reports of a robbery involving the theft of Airpods in Broad Street at 7.40pm on Sunday, September 20.
Officers later arrested two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old.
They remained in police custody as inquiries continued.
Taking to social media, the force tweeted: "Three teenagers have been arrested by @GuardianWMP officers after they were called to reports of a robbery in #Birmingham city centre last night.
"Two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old were found in possession of three knives and a hammer and remain in police custody."
BirminghamLive has contacted the police for further details.
In a separate incident, police also appealed for information following a robbery on Dean Street in the city centre just before 5pm on Monday, August 10.
A man was walking on the road when he was approached by two men who grabbed him from behind, before making off with his bag containing personal items, police said.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Three cops hurt in biting attack at hospital

Three police officers were injured in a biting attack by a hospital patient .
West Midlands Police released images of @ @ @ @ @ as officers sought to remind the public they put themselves `` in harms way '' @ @ @ @ @ ran towards danger '' and they were the ones who `` bump back into the @ @ @ @ @ understood the patient was later sectioned .
Taking to Twitter , the West Midlands Triage @ @ @ @ @ night , three of our officers were assaulted by a patient at hospital .
All @ @ @ @ @ below were made with TEETH .
`` Every day , UK police officers put themselves @ @ @ @ @ We are the ones that run towards danger , and who BUMP BACK in the @ @ @ @ @ tweet , it said : `` Scrapes and bruises .
We get used to it @ @ @ @ @ tonight to help our vulnerable communities ! ''
A concerned member of the public wrote @ @ @ @ @ I hope you are all OK and thank you !
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Three police officers were injured in a biting attack by a hospital patient.
West Midlands Police released images of the injuries on social media as officers sought to remind the public they put themselves "in harms way".
They said they "ran towards danger" and they were the ones who "bump back into the night."
It is understood the patient was later sectioned.
Taking to Twitter, the West Midlands Triage team wrote: "Last night, three of our officers were assaulted by a patient at hospital. All but two of the scratches below were made with TEETH.
"Every day, UK police officers put themselves in harm's way. We are the ones that run towards danger, and who BUMP BACK in the night."
In another tweet, it said: "Scrapes and bruises. We get used to it. Ready to go again tonight to help our vulnerable communities!"
A concerned member of the public wrote: "Absolutely shocking, I hope you are all OK and thank you!!"


birminghammail--2020-09-22--What parents should do if child is sent home from school due to coronavirus

As schools continue to operate amid the coronavirus crisis , mums and dads have been warned over what they should do if children are sent home with Covid-19 .
More and more schools are self-isolating and quarantining year groups as kids , teachers and school staff continue to test positive .
The main symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature , a new , continuous cough – this means coughing a lot , for more than an hour , or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ taste anything , or things smell or taste different to normal .
If your child has any of the main symptoms of coronavirus , parents are told to get a test to check if they have coronavirus as soon as possible .
Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test .
What should my child do if they have coronavirus ?
They must self-isolate for 14 days , meaning they should not leave home , meet up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
Should I get my child tested if they are showing symptoms ?
Secretary Gavin Williamson said : “ If a child and their contacts have been sent home , it ’ s not that all those children are sent home should be getting tested .
It is only the child that is displaying symptoms as against the whole cohort.
” Should my child see a GP ?
Call 111 or your GP surgery if your child : • is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fever • is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher , or you think they have a fever • has other signs of illness , such as a rash , as well as a high temperature ( fever ) • has a high temperature that 's lasted for 5 days or more • does not want to eat , or is not their usual self and you 're worried • has a high temperature that does not come down with paracetamol • is dehydrated – for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunken eyes , and no tears when they 're crying Should parents and siblings isolate as well ?
Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test .
A support bubble is where someone who lives alone ( or just with their children ) can meet people from 1 other household .
If you test positive you will be contacted by contact tracers , who will establish who else you might have passed on the infection to .
Anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to isolate themselves for 14 days from the point of contact .
If you 're told to self-isolate because you 've been in contact with a person who has coronavirus : • self-isolate for 14 days from the day you were last in contact with the person – as it can take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear • do not leave your home for any reason – if you need food or medicine , order it online or by phone , or ask friends and family to drop it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have visitors in your home , including friends and family – except for essential care • try to avoid contact with anyone you live with as much as possible • people you live with do not need to self-isolate if you do not have symptoms • people in your support bubble do not need to self-isolate if you do not have symptoms What to do when you get your test result If you test negative ( the test did not find coronavirus ) : • keep self-isolating for the rest of the 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with the person who has coronavirus – as you could get symptoms after being tested • anyone you live with can stop self-isolating if they do not have symptoms • anyone in your support bubble can stop self-isolating if they do not have symptoms If you test positive ( you have coronavirus ) : • self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started – even if it means you 're self-isolating for longer than 14 days • anyone you live with must self-isolate for 14 days from when your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble must self-isolate for 14 days from when your symptoms started

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As schools continue to operate amid the coronavirus crisis, mums and dads have been warned over what they should do if children are sent home with Covid-19.
More and more schools are self-isolating and quarantining year groups as kids, teachers and school staff continue to test positive.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste.
This means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
If your child has any of the main symptoms of coronavirus, parents are told to get a test to check if they have coronavirus as soon as possible.
Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test.
What should my child do if they have coronavirus?
Self-isolate.
They must self-isolate for 14 days, meaning they should not leave home, meet up with friends or have guests over to the house.
Should I get my child tested if they are showing symptoms?
Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “If a child and their contacts have been sent home, it’s not that all those children are sent home should be getting tested. It is only the child that is displaying symptoms as against the whole cohort.”
Should my child see a GP?
Call 111 or your GP surgery if your child:
is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, or you think they have a fever
is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher, or you think they have a fever
has other signs of illness, such as a rash, as well as a high temperature (fever)
has a high temperature that's lasted for 5 days or more
does not want to eat, or is not their usual self and you're worried
has a high temperature that does not come down with paracetamol
is dehydrated – for example, nappies are not very wet, sunken eyes, and no tears when they're crying
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Should parents and siblings isolate as well?
Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test.
A support bubble is where someone who lives alone (or just with their children) can meet people from 1 other household.
If you test positive you will be contacted by contact tracers, who will establish who else you might have passed on the infection to.
Anybody they deem to be at risk will have to isolate themselves for 14 days from the point of contact.
How do I self-isolate?
If you're told to self-isolate because you've been in contact with a person who has coronavirus:
self-isolate for 14 days from the day you were last in contact with the person – as it can take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear
do not leave your home for any reason – if you need food or medicine, order it online or by phone, or ask friends and family to drop it off at your home
do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family – except for essential care
try to avoid contact with anyone you live with as much as possible
people you live with do not need to self-isolate if you do not have symptoms
people in your support bubble do not need to self-isolate if you do not have symptoms
What to do when you get your test result
If you test negative (the test did not find coronavirus):
keep self-isolating for the rest of the 14 days from when you were last in contact with the person who has coronavirus – as you could get symptoms after being tested
anyone you live with can stop self-isolating if they do not have symptoms
anyone in your support bubble can stop self-isolating if they do not have symptoms
If you test positive (you have coronavirus):


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Piers Morgan helps pay for ITV colleague's funeral after tragic death

Piers Morgan has donated £640 towards late Britain 's Got Talent star Ian Royce 's funeral .
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers has helped cover the cost of the warm-up act 's funeral after his tragic death .
The Good Morning Britain host , 55 , paid his respects live on air after hearing the news , as Ian died from 'severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure ' .
Ian 's daughter Roxanne has set up a GoFundMe page to raise costs for his forthcoming funeral ceremony .
Piers , 55 , said : `` RIP Roycey , and thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , Piers called him `` hilarious and complex '' and someone with `` a lot of demons '' .
`` Very sad news , yesterday , his daughter let me know , '' said Piers .
`` The most famous person you probably have n't heard of , Roycey was famous to the industry and everyone who worked in it because he was the best , funniest warm up guy . ''
Ian warmed up the crowd for four series of Britain 's Got Talent , one in the US , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piers went on : `` We had so many laughs , he was a funny , complex guy in many ways , he had a lot of demons which people who follow him on social media would have known .
`` He had a zest for life , he was hilariously funny , and he had a great love for his daughter Roxanne , our thoughts are with her in particular . ''
He added : `` Fourteen years , always made me laugh , he will be greatly missed by everyone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Love to all his family , all his friends .
Roycey , thanks for the laughs mate , we will miss you . ''

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Piers Morgan has donated £640 towards late Britain's Got Talent star Ian Royce's funeral.
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers has helped cover the cost of the warm-up act's funeral after his tragic death.
The Good Morning Britain host, 55, paid his respects live on air after hearing the news, as Ian died from 'severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure'.
Ian's daughter Roxanne has set up a GoFundMe page to raise costs for his forthcoming funeral ceremony.
Piers, 55, said: "RIP Roycey, and thanks for all the laughs."
Earlier this year, Piers called him "hilarious and complex" and someone with "a lot of demons".
"Very sad news, yesterday, his daughter let me know," said Piers.
"The most famous person you probably haven't heard of, Roycey was famous to the industry and everyone who worked in it because he was the best, funniest warm up guy."
Ian warmed up the crowd for four series of Britain's Got Talent, one in the US, and Piers' Life Stories show.
Piers went on: "We had so many laughs, he was a funny, complex guy in many ways, he had a lot of demons which people who follow him on social media would have known.
"He had a zest for life, he was hilariously funny, and he had a great love for his daughter Roxanne, our thoughts are with her in particular."
He added: "Fourteen years, always made me laugh, he will be greatly missed by everyone in our business, I will miss him.
"Love to all his family, all his friends. Roycey, thanks for the laughs mate, we will miss you."


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Wolverhampton lockdown rules - is your postcode affected?

New coronavirus measures have come into force in Wolverhampton - matching those already in place in Sandwell , Birmingham and Solihull .
From today , Tuesday , September 22 , households within Wolverhampton will not be able to have visitors or mix in other people 's homes , regardless of whether the restrictions apply to them .
Socialising with others in your garden or in their 's will also not be allowed , however residents are still free to meet up with family and friends - in groups of no more than six - in pubs , bars and restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and working within the city of Wolverhampton , though the Government announced yesterday that grandparents , family members and others who provide childcare for under-14s or vulnerable adults would be exempt .
However , if you are unsure whether the new restrictions apply to you you can check your postcode below .
Type in your postcode here to find out whether you are in the lockdown zones .
If you are with Wolverhampton Council , Birmingham City Council , Sandwell Council or Solihull Council - you will need to abide by the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be enforced by West Midlands Police and anyone who breaches the rules risks a £100 fine .

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New coronavirus measures have come into force in Wolverhampton - matching those already in place in Sandwell, Birmingham and Solihull.
From today, Tuesday, September 22, households within Wolverhampton will not be able to have visitors or mix in other people's homes, regardless of whether the restrictions apply to them.
Socialising with others in your garden or in their's will also not be allowed, however residents are still free to meet up with family and friends - in groups of no more than six - in pubs, bars and restaurants.
The measures apply to everyone living and working within the city of Wolverhampton, though the Government announced yesterday that grandparents, family members and others who provide childcare for under-14s or vulnerable adults would be exempt.
However, if you are unsure whether the new restrictions apply to you you can check your postcode below.
Type in your postcode here to find out whether you are in the lockdown zones.
If you are with Wolverhampton Council, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council or Solihull Council - you will need to abide by the new rules.
The tough new measures will be enforced by West Midlands Police and anyone who breaches the rules risks a £100 fine.