birminghammail--2020-07-22--How Brentford fans reacted to dramatic Championship finale

It 's party time for West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United this evening , but tonight 's results spell heartbreak for Brentford .
The Bees , the division 's in-form side , could have confirmed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history tonight had they beaten the division 's bottom club Barnsley .
But the Tykes pulled off the most sensational of comebacks , beating Brentford 2-1 to save themselves from the drop and , in turn , deny Thomas Frank 's side automatic promotion .
The result comes just days after a sensational run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games in a row came crashing to a halt with a 1-0 defeat to Huddersfield .
That result promoted Leeds Untied - but it was their defeat to Barnsley that put the knife into their promotion dreams .
Had they have picked up just two more points from those final two games against two of the division 's struggling clubs , they would now be Premier League .
They will instead do battle in the play-offs instead , taking on Swansea City in their semi-final while Fulham and Cardiff do battle in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ react to the final day heartbreak ?
Here are their best social media reactions ...

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It's party time for West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United this evening, but tonight's results spell heartbreak for Brentford.
The Bees, the division's in-form side, could have confirmed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history tonight had they beaten the division's bottom club Barnsley.
But the Tykes pulled off the most sensational of comebacks, beating Brentford 2-1 to save themselves from the drop and, in turn, deny Thomas Frank's side automatic promotion.
The result comes just days after a sensational run by Brentford that saw them win eight games in a row came crashing to a halt with a 1-0 defeat to Huddersfield.
That result promoted Leeds Untied - but it was their defeat to Barnsley that put the knife into their promotion dreams.
Had they have picked up just two more points from those final two games against two of the division's struggling clubs, they would now be Premier League.
They will instead do battle in the play-offs instead, taking on Swansea City in their semi-final while Fulham and Cardiff do battle in the other.
But how did their fans react to the final day heartbreak? Here are their best social media reactions...


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Jake Livermore gives emotional interview after West Brom win promotion

West Bromwich Albion are back in the Premier League and their vice-captain Jake Livermore could n't be more relieved .
The Baggies limped over the line with a draw with QPR on Wednesday night in the Championship 's final round of fixtures .
Brentford 's surprise defeat to Barnsley on a chaotic night in the Championship meant the draw against QPR was enough to see West Brom over the line , sparking wild celebrations in an empty Hawthorns at the final whistle .
Livermore was pulled from the celebrations to give an interview to Sky Sports after the match and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotion .
But when he did compose himself , the midfielder expressed his relief that the job is finally done following a nailbiting conclusion to the promotion race .
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow the instructions here '' Relieved more than anything , '' he said.
`` It 's been a long season with the break and I think that is a good , honest group of boys there .
`` If it 's possible , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much pressure on ourselves , tried too hard perhaps .
We know what it meant as a club , not only for ourselves but for those who work around the club and the stadium .
`` Physios who might lose their job if it did n't go to plan , dinner staff , it means so much to all of them and I think the players knew that .
`` I think deservedly - over the period of this season , we have deserved to go up .
Fantastic all-round . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could have been across the second tier and it was no different in the race for second with Brentford needing just one goal to climb into second before Barnsley scored in stoppage time to end their hopes .
Livermore was asked if he knew the Bees were a goal down at half-time and whether it changes the Baggies ' approach .
`` We did n't know at half-time , '' he replied .
`` I came off a few minutes from the end and it was apparent the game plan had changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line today , thankfully . ''

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West Bromwich Albion are back in the Premier League and their vice-captain Jake Livermore couldn't be more relieved.
The Baggies limped over the line with a draw with QPR on Wednesday night in the Championship's final round of fixtures.
Brentford's surprise defeat to Barnsley on a chaotic night in the Championship meant the draw against QPR was enough to see West Brom over the line, sparking wild celebrations in an empty Hawthorns at the final whistle.
Livermore was pulled from the celebrations to give an interview to Sky Sports after the match and he could barely speak, full of emotion.
But when he did compose himself, the midfielder expressed his relief that the job is finally done following a nailbiting conclusion to the promotion race.
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"Relieved more than anything," he said. " It's been a long season with the break and I think that is a good, honest group of boys there.
"If it's possible, we have cared too much, we have put too much pressure on ourselves, tried too hard perhaps. We know what it meant as a club, not only for ourselves but for those who work around the club and the stadium.
"Physios who might lose their job if it didn't go to plan, dinner staff, it means so much to all of them and I think the players knew that.
"I'm just relieved.
"I think deservedly - over the period of this season, we have deserved to go up. Fantastic all-round."
The evening was about as dramatic as it could have been across the second tier and it was no different in the race for second with Brentford needing just one goal to climb into second before Barnsley scored in stoppage time to end their hopes.
Livermore was asked if he knew the Bees were a goal down at half-time and whether it changes the Baggies' approach.
"We didn't know at half-time," he replied. "I came off a few minutes from the end and it was apparent the game plan had changed.
"God got us over the line today, thankfully."


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 02, 07, 11, 23, 37, 45
The Bonus Ball is: 19
Tonight's estimated jackpot is: £2 million
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 17, 20, 22, 36, 38
The Thunderball is: 09


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Leeds fans make the same point as West Brom win promotion

West Bromwich Albion have sealed their return to the Premier League , on a dramatic night at the Hawthorns .
The Baggies went into the final game with QPR , knowing a win would seal their promotion back to to the top-flight , regardless of how their rivals fared .
But Albion could only manage a 2-2 draw , with the spirited Hoops putting in a a valiant display , despite having little to play for themselves .
That result opened the door for Brentford to leapfrog them and move into the automatic promotion spots , but for the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were beaten .
After losing to Stoke City last time out , the Bees were beaten 2-1 at home to Barnsley , meaning they will now have to go into the dreaded play-offs .
There will be no such drama for Albion , who will avoid the play-offs , after falling in the semi final last year .
Albion join Leeds United in gaining automatic promotion , with the Whites ultimately coasting to the Championship title .
But , despite their season long battle , the two sets of fans have remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their promotion rivals join them in next season 's Premier League .
@ Statsfact_lufc : Congratulations from # LUFC Best two teams in the league this year , see you next season @ Cduncan88 : Well I ’ m glad we took part in none of that final day nonsense .
Congrats @ WBA - what a slog !
@ Jblakey72 : glad you can join us # @ Gale82Chris : Congrats ... Been up there since matchday 9 , or there abouts ... Should be fun next season @ Mooglie001 : Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end to the season .
See you in the # PremierLeague @ VicWhitFic : Well done West Brom .
Well deserved , little wobble at the end but you ’ ve been excellent all season # WBA will look forward to playing you again next season @ Kali1967 : Congratulations # WBA so glad i support Leeds and did n't have to go through that on the final day .

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West Bromwich Albion have sealed their return to the Premier League, on a dramatic night at the Hawthorns.
The Baggies went into the final game with QPR, knowing a win would seal their promotion back to to the top-flight, regardless of how their rivals fared.
But Albion could only manage a 2-2 draw, with the spirited Hoops putting in a a valiant display, despite having little to play for themselves.
That result opened the door for Brentford to leapfrog them and move into the automatic promotion spots, but for the second time in a matter of days, they were beaten.
After losing to Stoke City last time out, the Bees were beaten 2-1 at home to Barnsley, meaning they will now have to go into the dreaded play-offs.
There will be no such drama for Albion, who will avoid the play-offs, after falling in the semi final last year.
Albion join Leeds United in gaining automatic promotion, with the Whites ultimately coasting to the Championship title.
But, despite their season long battle, the two sets of fans have remained respectful and Leeds are delighted to see their promotion rivals join them in next season's Premier League.
@Statsfact_lufc: Congratulations from #LUFC Best two teams in the league this year, see you next season
@Cduncan88: Well I’m glad we took part in none of that final day nonsense. Congrats @WBA - what a slog!
@dermonolan91: Congrats to West Brom. Top 2 since October, deserved
@Jblakey72: glad you can join us#
@Bucketman1982: Congratulations @WBA . Classy all season
@Gale82Chris: Congrats... Been up there since matchday 9, or there abouts... Should be fun next season
@Mooglie001: Well done @WBA that was some bonkers end to the season. See you in the #PremierLeague
@VicWhitFic: Well done West Brom. Well deserved, little wobble at the end but you’ve been excellent all season #WBA will look forward to playing you again next season
@Kali1967: Congratulations #WBA so glad i support Leeds and didn't have to go through that on the final day.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--West Brom fans go crazy as Baggies win dramatic promotion

West Bromwich Albion have done it , they have secured promotion back to the Premier League - and in the @ @ @ @ @ Slaven Bilic 's side have won promotion to the Premier League , but they had @ @ @ @ @ time for news from London where Brentford were taking on Barnsley .
Their nearest rivals @ @ @ @ @ only needed a win against the league 's bottom club , with the Baggies drawing @ @ @ @ @ , right at the death , Clarke Odour popped up for the Tykes to force @ @ @ @ @ .
Brentford were beaten and the Baggies were going up !
The jubilant scenes at @ @ @ @ @ onto the pitch , surrounded by his substitutes bench , to greet the players waiting @ @ @ @ @ .
An emotional Jake Livermore was `` relieved '' more than anything at full-time , @ @ @ @ @ did Albion fans react to the full-time whistle on social media ?
Here are the @ @ @ @ @

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West Bromwich Albion have done it, they have secured promotion back to the Premier League - and in the most dramatic of ways!
Slaven Bilic's side have won promotion to the Premier League, but they had to wait agonisingly after full time for news from London where Brentford were taking on Barnsley.
Their nearest rivals in the race for promotion only needed a win against the league's bottom club, with the Baggies drawing 2-2 with QPR.
But, right at the death, Clarke Odour popped up for the Tykes to force a dagger into Brentford hearts.
Brentford were beaten and the Baggies were going up!
The jubilant scenes at the Hawthorns saw Bilic rush onto the pitch, surrounded by his substitutes bench, to greet the players waiting on the field for news.
An emotional Jake Livermore was "relieved" more than anything at full-time, he said, but how did Albion fans react to the full-time whistle on social media? Here are the best of their reactions.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Birmingham City vs Derby County player ratings as Jude Bellingham bows out

Birmingham City lost 3-1 to Derby County but preserved their Championship status for another season .
The 2019-20 edition of what has become a now-yearly battle against the drop ended with Blues finishing in 21st with 50 points .
They were just one point better than Barnsley , who finished in 22nd place while Charlton in 23rd ended with 48 points and rock-bottom Hull City finished with 45 .
The hunt for a new manager really begins now given Blues know which League they will be competing in next season but ending the season with 15 games without a win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here A night which began with Blues ' relegation as a remote possibility ended with them limping to a reverse to a Derby side whose play-off hopes had faded after a winless run of their own .
Graeme Shinnie scored after six minutes , latching onto a poor clearance from Marc Roberts to fire home past former Ram Lee Camp .
Ivan Sunjic equalised in the second half after Blues had gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jude Bellingham , who was playing his final match for the club .
Sunjic capitalised on a poor clearance from Wayne Rooney to fire home a deflected effort to restore parity .
But then Blues failed to kick on and allowed Derby back into the game .
Morgan Whittaker headed home his own rebound from Camp 's saved effort three minutes from time but there was nothing the former Nottingham Forest stopper could do about Louie Sibley 's curling effort one minute into added time .
BirminghamLive were in attendance at St Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here are our marks ...
The former Derby goalkeeper could n't do much about Shinnie 's goal but apart from that was his usual assured self .
Saved Whittaker 's first effort and could n't get close to Sibley 's strike .
Like his opposite number on the left , Pedersen looked after the flying Lee Buchanan well but failed to support Blues in attack enough .
Scuffed his clearance that led to Shinnie 's goal .
The skipper was up against Chris Martin and Martyn Waghorn and dealt with the physical threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well down Derby 's right but did n't offer much of a threat himself .
Tried to shepherd the ball out for a goal kick but failed and Derby then went on to score their second .
Battled hard in midfield against an energetic and youthful Derby side .
Battled away in midfield .
Scored Blues ' goal with a driven effort from the penalty area .
Kept looking to create , started on the right wing opposite Jeremie Bela on the left .
The Stourbridge boy showed just why Borussia Dortmund fought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bar , had a good chance saved and put in a couple of inch-perfect tackles .
A wise investment from Dortmund .
Kept drifting in and was n't offering much of an option out wide .
An exasperated Craig Gardner let him know that in the second half .
Isolated up front and did n't have the help around him he needs .
A few dubious foul calls against him from referee Tim Robinson that does n't help a player of his nature .

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Birmingham City lost 3-1 to Derby County but preserved their Championship status for another season.
The 2019-20 edition of what has become a now-yearly battle against the drop ended with Blues finishing in 21st with 50 points.
They were just one point better than Barnsley, who finished in 22nd place while Charlton in 23rd ended with 48 points and rock-bottom Hull City finished with 45.
The hunt for a new manager really begins now given Blues know which League they will be competing in next season but ending the season with 15 games without a win is not going to help attract managers.
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A night which began with Blues' relegation as a remote possibility ended with them limping to a reverse to a Derby side whose play-off hopes had faded after a winless run of their own.
Graeme Shinnie scored after six minutes, latching onto a poor clearance from Marc Roberts to fire home past former Ram Lee Camp.
Ivan Sunjic equalised in the second half after Blues had gone close a couple of times thanks to Jude Bellingham, who was playing his final match for the club.
Sunjic capitalised on a poor clearance from Wayne Rooney to fire home a deflected effort to restore parity.
But then Blues failed to kick on and allowed Derby back into the game.
Morgan Whittaker headed home his own rebound from Camp's saved effort three minutes from time but there was nothing the former Nottingham Forest stopper could do about Louie Sibley's curling effort one minute into added time.
BirminghamLive were in attendance at St Andrew's and rated Blues' players and here are our marks...
Lee Camp - 7
The former Derby goalkeeper couldn't do much about Shinnie's goal but apart from that was his usual assured self. Saved Whittaker's first effort and couldn't get close to Sibley's strike.
Kristian Pedersen - 6
Like his opposite number on the left, Pedersen looked after the flying Lee Buchanan well but failed to support Blues in attack enough.
Marc Roberts - 6
Scuffed his clearance that led to Shinnie's goal.
Harlee Dean - 7
The skipper was up against Chris Martin and Martyn Waghorn and dealt with the physical threat of them well.
Maxime Colin - 6
Contained Jayden Bogle well down Derby's right but didn't offer much of a threat himself. Tried to shepherd the ball out for a goal kick but failed and Derby then went on to score their second.
Gary Gardner - 6
Battled hard in midfield against an energetic and youthful Derby side.
Ivan Sunjic - 7
Battled away in midfield. Scored Blues' goal with a driven effort from the penalty area.
Dan Crowley - 7
Kept looking to create, started on the right wing opposite Jeremie Bela on the left.
Jude Bellingham - 8
The Stourbridge boy showed just why Borussia Dortmund fought so hard to sign him. Hit the bar, had a good chance saved and put in a couple of inch-perfect tackles. A wise investment from Dortmund.
Jeremie Bela - 6
Kept drifting in and wasn't offering much of an option out wide. An exasperated Craig Gardner let him know that in the second half.
Lukas Jutkiewicz - 6
Isolated up front and didn't have the help around him he needs. A few dubious foul calls against him from referee Tim Robinson that doesn't help a player of his nature.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--West Brom promotion LIVE: Updates and reactions as WBA reach the Premier League

West Bromwich Albion are back in the Premier League .
After an incredible final day in the Championship , the @ @ @ @ @ promotion spot thanks to their draw with QPR .
Goals from Grady Diangana and Callum @ @ @ @ @ a 2-2 draw .
The Baggies went into the day knowing that only a win @ @ @ @ @ that any dropped points would see them relying on results elsewhere .
Yet Brentford 's @ @ @ @ @ completed an incredible escape from relegation , and Fulham 's draw with Wigan Athletic was @ @ @ @ @ promotion .
Follow our live blog as we celebrate the Baggies ' return to the @ @ @ @ @ ecstatic scenes at The Hawthorns after the Baggies ' promotion was confirmed and fans across @ @ @ @ @ toasting Slaven Bilic 's men success .

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West Bromwich Albion are back in the Premier League.
After an incredible final day in the Championship, the Baggies clinched the second automatic promotion spot thanks to their draw with QPR.
Goals from Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson were enough to secure a 2-2 draw, despite a few scares along the way.
The Baggies went into the day knowing that only a win would guarantee them second and that any dropped points would see them relying on results elsewhere.
Yet Brentford's defeat to Barnsley, who completed an incredible escape from relegation, and Fulham's draw with Wigan Athletic was enough to secure the Baggies promotion.
Follow our live blog as we celebrate Albion's return to the top flight.
There were ecstatic scenes at The Hawthorns after the Baggies' promotion was confirmed and fans across the country are no doubt toasting Slaven Bilic's men success.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Lineker leaps into Albion promotion celebrations with great message

Gary Lineker has congratulated West Bromwich Albion on their promotion to the Premier League - and welcomed them back to @ @ @ @ @ The BBC host took to Twitter to comment on Albion 's success after their 2-2 @ @ @ @ @ enough to seal a return to the top flight .
Brentford 's defeat at home @ @ @ @ @ Bilic 's men are back in the big time .
Lineker , who hosts BBC @ @ @ @ @ the Day , was generous in his praise of the Baggies .
He tweeted : @ @ @ @ @ on their return to the Premier League .
Been a tad longer than their normal @ @ @ @ @ be good to have you back on @ BBCMOTD . ''
Albion go up as @ @ @ @ @ United .
Ultimately their 83 point tally was enough to stave off the threat of @ @ @ @ @ points .

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Gary Lineker has congratulated West Bromwich Albion on their promotion to the Premier League - and welcomed them back to Match of the Day.
The BBC host took to Twitter to comment on Albion's success after their 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns was enough to seal a return to the top flight.
Brentford's defeat at home to Barnsley ensured that Slaven Bilic's men are back in the big time.
Lineker, who hosts BBC flagship highlights programme Match of the Day, was generous in his praise of the Baggies.
He tweeted: "Congratulations to @WBA on their return to the Premier League. Been a tad longer than their normal boing boing, but will be good to have you back on @BBCMOTD."
Albion go up as runners up behind champions Leeds United. Ultimately their 83 point tally was enough to stave off the threat of Brentford who finished on 81 points.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Player ratings as Albion secure return back to the Premier League

The Baggies are back in the big time !
West Brom are back in the top flight after a nervy , tense , topsy turvy evening at The Hawthorns which involved them being held by Queens Park Rangers - only for Brentford to lose again at home to Barnsley .
Albion began the game well , with Filip Krovinovic testing Joe Lumley from distance , but once the game settled down the Hoops began to find a rhythm and looked comfortable in possession .
Indeed they opened the scoring when the ball was worked from the right to the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial shot was blocked by a combination of Kyle Bartley and Jake Livermore , the left-back picked himself up and rattled in a low shot past Johnstone .
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Make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Albion needed a reply , ideally before half time - and they got one .
Patient , intricate build up play saw the ball eventually come into the feet of Callum Robinson , who slipped in Grady Diangana and he fired home beneath Lumley .
Albion came out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and took the lead after wonderful play from Diangana allowed him to tee up Robinson , who had a simple finish .
The Hoops have some talented players of their own , though , and the best of the lot - Ebere Eze - netted a fine equaliser after O ’ Shea was caught out .
It mattered not , though , as the Bees fell to the Tykes at Griffin Park .
Here is how we rated the players from our vantage point in The Hawthorns ’ press box .
Kicking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half .
Seemed to enjoy having Robinson ’ s pace to work with up top .
Found the loanee with a number of long balls .
Throwing out to the flanks was good , too , as he sought to get Albion going quickly .
Recalled to face his former side .
An outlet down the right hand side .
One or two crosses might ’ ve been met by teammates , but QPR would escape .
Stood off Manning for the opening goal , though .
Looked nervous in the early stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be caught in two minds with his passing .
Eze and Osayi-Samuel kept him on his toes .
A little more composure in the second half .
Back in the side ahead of Hegazi .
Dished out a rollicking to Furlong and Pereira , when they were caught napping at a QPR corner that was quickly taken .
Not one to usually give anything less than his best , that wasn ’ t any different here in an unfamliar left-back role .
Played a part in the build up to Diangana ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball as Eze rather brilliantly brought the visitors level .
Started the game in a much better vein than he did at any point against Huddersfield , picking passes and making the right decisions .
The drinks break interrupted his flow , though , and passes began to go astray before the end of the half .
You could hear the crunch of one excellently executed tackle from the press box .
Could do little with Manning ’ s opener , having denied the left-back his first shot .
In a midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting himself about and winning the ball high .
Tested Lumley from range , as Albion found space in which to work early doors .
Some neat touches in patient build-up play .
Was quieter in the second half .
Should ’ ve scored but was denied by Lumley .
His third goal since the restart calmed nerves .
Before that , a heavy touch denied him an effort on goal early on .
Wonderful trickery , really Diangana-esque , to wriggle away from challenges before laying Albion ’ s second goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wayward with his set piece delivery and wild as far as his shooting went in a very uncharacteristic first half .
It didn ’ t get much better for the Brazilian in the second .
Took too long in possession and wasn ’ t his incisive self .
Subbed .
A first look at him in a centre forward role , and he was lively .
His pace and quick feet are different to the skill-sets of Austin and Robson-Kanu .
Some eye-catching combinations in the first half , including the assist .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s second , but then missed a sitter .
What a send off for the great man , an Albion legend without doubt .

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The Baggies are back in the big time!
West Brom are back in the top flight after a nervy, tense, topsy turvy evening at The Hawthorns which involved them being held by Queens Park Rangers - only for Brentford to lose again at home to Barnsley.
Albion began the game well, with Filip Krovinovic testing Joe Lumley from distance, but once the game settled down the Hoops began to find a rhythm and looked comfortable in possession.
Indeed they opened the scoring when the ball was worked from the right to the left, and though Ryan Manning’s initial shot was blocked by a combination of Kyle Bartley and Jake Livermore, the left-back picked himself up and rattled in a low shot past Johnstone.
Albion needed a reply, ideally before half time - and they got one. Patient, intricate build up play saw the ball eventually come into the feet of Callum Robinson, who slipped in Grady Diangana and he fired home beneath Lumley.
Albion came out all guns blazing in the second half, and took the lead after wonderful play from Diangana allowed him to tee up Robinson, who had a simple finish.
The Hoops have some talented players of their own, though, and the best of the lot - Ebere Eze - netted a fine equaliser after O’Shea was caught out.
It mattered not, though, as the Bees fell to the Tykes at Griffin Park.
Here is how we rated the players from our vantage point in The Hawthorns’ press box.
Johnstone 6
Kicking was on the money in the first half. Seemed to enjoy having Robinson’s pace to work with up top. Found the loanee with a number of long balls. Throwing out to the flanks was good, too, as he sought to get Albion going quickly.
Furlong 6
Recalled to face his former side. An outlet down the right hand side. One or two crosses might’ve been met by teammates, but QPR would escape. Stood off Manning for the opening goal, though.
Ajayi 6
Looked nervous in the early stages of the game, where he seemed to be caught in two minds with his passing. Eze and Osayi-Samuel kept him on his toes.
A little more composure in the second half.
Bartley 8
Back in the side ahead of Hegazi. Dished out a rollicking to Furlong and Pereira, when they were caught napping at a QPR corner that was quickly taken.
Won everything aerially. Justified his recall.
O’Shea 6
Not one to usually give anything less than his best, that wasn’t any different here in an unfamliar left-back role. Played a part in the build up to Diangana’s equaliser, but was caught under the ball as Eze rather brilliantly brought the visitors level.
Sawyers 5
Started the game in a much better vein than he did at any point against Huddersfield, picking passes and making the right decisions. The drinks break interrupted his flow, though, and passes began to go astray before the end of the half.
Livermore 6
You could hear the crunch of one excellently executed tackle from the press box. Could do little with Manning’s opener, having denied the left-back his first shot.
In a midfield three, this was more like Livermore, putting himself about and winning the ball high.
Krovinovic 6
Tested Lumley from range, as Albion found space in which to work early doors. Some neat touches in patient build-up play.
Was quieter in the second half. Should’ve scored but was denied by Lumley.
Diangana 7
His third goal since the restart calmed nerves. Before that, a heavy touch denied him an effort on goal early on.
Wonderful trickery, really Diangana-esque, to wriggle away from challenges before laying Albion’s second goal on a plate for Robinson.
Pereira 5
Was wayward with his set piece delivery and wild as far as his shooting went in a very uncharacteristic first half.
It didn’t get much better for the Brazilian in the second. Took too long in possession and wasn’t his incisive self. Subbed.
Robinson 8*
A first look at him in a centre forward role, and he was lively. His pace and quick feet are different to the skill-sets of Austin and Robson-Kanu. Some eye-catching combinations in the first half, including the assist.
Fine awareness to slot home Albion’s second, but then missed a sitter.
Subs
Austin (for Diangana 71)
Brunt (for Sawyers 71)
What a send off for the great man, an Albion legend without doubt.
Grosicki (for Pereira 81)
Townsend (for Furlong 81)
Phillips (for Livermore 90)
Subs not used: Bond, Hegazi, Robson-Kanu, Harper
QPR: Lumley; Kakay, Masterson, Barbet; Manning, Ball, Cameron (Ramkilde 57), Amos, Osayi-Samuel (Kane 78); Eze, Chair
Subs not used: Kelly, Clarke, Shodipo, Oteh, Bettache, Gubbinse
GOALS
Albion - Diangana 44, Robinson 49; QPR - Manning 34, Eze 60
The ref: Darren England


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Confirmed: Albion have been promoted back to the Premier League

West Bromwich Albion are a Premier League team once again .
The Baggies have secured second place in the 2019-20 Championship after a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers was enough at The Hawthorns this evening .
That result meant that the outcomes at Brentford ’ s Griffin Park - they were beaten by Barnsley - and at the DW Stadium , where Fulham drew with Wigan Athletic , were irrelevant .
Tonight ’ s result means that Slaven Bilic has managed to clinch promotion in his first campaign in charge of Albion , and during his first taste of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tier .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com They ’ ve not been out of the automatic promotion places at any point at all since the beginning of October .
Albion can now kick back , relax and enjoy watching the play-offs unfold from the comfort of their homes , safe in the knowledge that their own business has been taken care of .
They were held by QPR , having replied to an early Ryan Manning goal with strikes from Grady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did cause a few nerves with an excellent leveller .
The Baggies , who like in 2008 have responded to play-off heartache suffered the season before by securing promotion at the second attempt , now have a few weeks off before pre-season quickly swings around .
Plans will be put in place in that time as far as the club ’ s recruitment strategy is concerned ; Albion are expected to be busy in the transfer window ahead of their highly anticipated top flight return .
They join Leeds United in the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only club they know they ’ ll certainly not be facing next season are already relegated Norwich City .
Two more will join them this coming weekend from the trio of Aston Villa , Watford and Bournemouth .
Many congratulations to Bilic , his back-room staff and the Albion players on their achievement .

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West Bromwich Albion are a Premier League team once again.
The Baggies have secured second place in the 2019-20 Championship after a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers was enough at The Hawthorns this evening.
That result meant that the outcomes at Brentford’s Griffin Park - they were beaten by Barnsley - and at the DW Stadium, where Fulham drew with Wigan Athletic, were irrelevant.
Tonight’s result means that Slaven Bilic has managed to clinch promotion in his first campaign in charge of Albion, and during his first taste of football in English football’s second tier.
They’ve not been out of the automatic promotion places at any point at all since the beginning of October.
Albion can now kick back, relax and enjoy watching the play-offs unfold from the comfort of their homes, safe in the knowledge that their own business has been taken care of.
They were held by QPR, having replied to an early Ryan Manning goal with strikes from Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson. Ebere Eze did cause a few nerves with an excellent leveller.
The Baggies, who like in 2008 have responded to play-off heartache suffered the season before by securing promotion at the second attempt, now have a few weeks off before pre-season quickly swings around.
Plans will be put in place in that time as far as the club’s recruitment strategy is concerned; Albion are expected to be busy in the transfer window ahead of their highly anticipated top flight return.
They join Leeds United in the top flight, while at this stage the only club they know they’ll certainly not be facing next season are already relegated Norwich City.
Two more will join them this coming weekend from the trio of Aston Villa, Watford and Bournemouth.
Many congratulations to Bilic, his back-room staff and the Albion players on their achievement.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Delight for family as pet dog Honey is returned safely home

A much-loved pet dog which went missing 'after being put outside for a bedtime wee ' has been safely returned .
Honey , a grey Bedlington Terrier , went missing from her home in Stourport Marina last Sunday at around 9pm .
It is thought Honey was picked up by strangers who assumed she was a lost dog and took her home in their car .
But the dog 's owners feared for her wellbeing as the elderly pooch relies on medication to survive .
A huge online social media appeal was launched to help find Honey .
But she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the delight of her owner Dominic McCartan .
A delighted Dominic posed for a pic with Honey and wanted to thank people who had shared an online appeal for her safe return .
Emma Sparkes , from charity Dog Lost , which publicised Honey 's disappearance , said : `` We do n't know exactly what happened but she she just appeared .
Which means whoever had her was the hero we asked them to be .
`` She appeared at her front door clearly dropped back by whoever had her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ story has a happy ending . ''

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A much-loved pet dog which went missing 'after being put outside for a bedtime wee' has been safely returned.
Honey, a grey Bedlington Terrier, went missing from her home in Stourport Marina last Sunday at around 9pm.
It is thought Honey was picked up by strangers who assumed she was a lost dog and took her home in their car.
But the dog's owners feared for her wellbeing as the elderly pooch relies on medication to survive.
A huge online social media appeal was launched to help find Honey.
But she has now been returned to her home to the delight of her owner Dominic McCartan.
A delighted Dominic posed for a pic with Honey and wanted to thank people who had shared an online appeal for her safe return.
Emma Sparkes, from charity Dog Lost, which publicised Honey's disappearance, said: "We don't know exactly what happened but she she just appeared. Which means whoever had her was the hero we asked them to be.
"She appeared at her front door clearly dropped back by whoever had her. Her owner is absolutely thrilled. The story has a happy ending."


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Jude Bellingham's heartbreaking reaction to his final game as a Blue

Jude Bellingham could not hide his emotions as he ended his final game for Birmingham City .
Borussia Dortmund made the Stourbridge boy the world 's most expensive 17-year-old when they signed him for around €25 million earlier this week .
He started on his final appearance for Blues , ending a debut campaign that has seen him take the Championship by storm .
He scored four goals and contributed three assists in his first full season at senior level and that attracted the interests of Manchester United before the Bellinghams decided Dortmund was their preferred option .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here Bellingham was desperate to score on his last outing for the club and hit the bar with a header and saw a shot saved by Derby County goalkeeper Ben Hamer .
And he ended his nine-year association with the club when he was replaced by Caolan Boyd-Munce on 75 minutes .
Bellingham could n't hide his emotion and was seen wiping tears from his eyes as he made his way over the touchline and into the home dugout at St Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others had as much love for the club as him , '' one fan said .
`` Think it would be worse for him if we were there , '' another added .
`` Imagine the atmosphere had fans been there to see him go ? ''
a third said .
Bellingham 's brother , Jobe , is also on the books at Blues .

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Jude Bellingham could not hide his emotions as he ended his final game for Birmingham City.
Borussia Dortmund made the Stourbridge boy the world's most expensive 17-year-old when they signed him for around €25 million earlier this week.
He started on his final appearance for Blues, ending a debut campaign that has seen him take the Championship by storm.
He scored four goals and contributed three assists in his first full season at senior level and that attracted the interests of Manchester United before the Bellinghams decided Dortmund was their preferred option.
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Bellingham was desperate to score on his last outing for the club and hit the bar with a header and saw a shot saved by Derby County goalkeeper Ben Hamer.
And he ended his nine-year association with the club when he was replaced by Caolan Boyd-Munce on 75 minutes.
Bellingham couldn't hide his emotion and was seen wiping tears from his eyes as he made his way over the touchline and into the home dugout at St Andrew's.
"Wish some of the others had as much love for the club as him," one fan said.
"Think it would be worse for him if we were there," another added.
"Imagine the atmosphere had fans been there to see him go?" a third said.
Bellingham's brother, Jobe, is also on the books at Blues.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Attempted rape arrest after woman 'sexually assaulted' in Worcester street

A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Worcester street .
The victim was @ @ @ @ @ a man reportedly stopped her in Grosmont Avenue this afternoon ( Wednesday , July 22 @ @ @ @ @ time .
She was then reportedly attacked and sexually assaulted .
West Mercia Police said @ @ @ @ @ several members of the public intervened .
The incident is believed to have happened at @ @ @ @ @ online appeal for information , officers have made an arrest .
A man , who @ @ @ @ @ has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape .
He is currently in police custody @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for the force said : `` We would like to thank the public @ @ @ @ @ our appeal . ''
He said : “ While incidents like this are extremely rare @ @ @ @ @ area supporting and reassuring the local community .
`` Specially trained officers are also supporting @ @ @ @

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A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Worcester street.
The victim was talking on the phone when a man reportedly stopped her in Grosmont Avenue this afternoon (Wednesday, July 22) to ask her the time.
She was then reportedly attacked and sexually assaulted.
West Mercia Police said the suspect ran off when several members of the public intervened.
The incident is believed to have happened at around 5.15pm.
Following a online appeal for information, officers have made an arrest.
A man, who is in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape.
He is currently in police custody at Worcester Police Station.
A spokesman for the force said: "We would like to thank the public for their immediate support following our appeal."
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Inspector Lewis Lincoln-Gordon had earlier moved to reassure residents.
He said: “While incidents like this are extremely rare, officers are in the area supporting and reassuring the local community.
"Specially trained officers are also supporting the victim."


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Marcelo Bielsa hails Aston Villa 'value' target John Swift

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Reading midfielder John Swift - but they will have to fend off interest from Sheffield United if they are to win his signature .
The 25-year-old midfielder has been linked with a host of clubs thanks to his impressive performances in the Championship .
And a Wednesday reports claimed that Villa were poised to launch an approach for his services - but that no bid had been made yet .
As of yet , Leeds United have not been directly linked with his services , but that has n't stopped Elland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcelo Bielsa praising the Royals man .
When asked about the talent , he said : “ Swift is a great player , I value him a lot .
`` He is a player who appears suddenly in attack and the same in transition between defence and attack - but especially when he passes from the defence to the attack.
” According to the Reading Chronicle , Dean Smith is keen on Swift , who has scored six times and registered 10 assists this season .
Sheffield United are understood to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could yet hijack any potential deal .
It is claimed Villa see Swift as a potential , low-cost replacement for Grealish , particularly if they lose their top-flight status on Sunday .
The report adds that no bid has yet been made , with Villa ’ s full focus on West Ham on Sunday .

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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Reading midfielder John Swift - but they will have to fend off interest from Sheffield United if they are to win his signature.
The 25-year-old midfielder has been linked with a host of clubs thanks to his impressive performances in the Championship.
And a Wednesday reports claimed that Villa were poised to launch an approach for his services - but that no bid had been made yet.
As of yet, Leeds United have not been directly linked with his services, but that hasn't stopped Elland Road boss, and Championship winner, Marcelo Bielsa praising the Royals man.
When asked about the talent, he said : “Swift is a great player, I value him a lot.
"He is a player who appears suddenly in attack and the same in transition between defence and attack - but especially when he passes from the defence to the attack.”
According to the Reading Chronicle, Dean Smith is keen on Swift, who has scored six times and registered 10 assists this season.
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Sheffield United are understood to be in talks over a move, but Villa could yet hijack any potential deal.
It is claimed Villa see Swift as a potential, low-cost replacement for Grealish, particularly if they lose their top-flight status on Sunday.
The report adds that no bid has yet been made, with Villa’s full focus on West Ham on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Report from Harvard professor claims Adolf Hitler had a 'micro-penis'

An eye-opening study by an eminent Harvard professor has revealed the reasons Adolf Hitler became one of the most despised and feared men in history .
In 1943 the US Office of Strategic Services commissioned Dr Henry Murray to study Adolf Hitler 's personality , writes the Mirror .
The 229-page report is a shocking read and tells the story of a child damaged by his bullying father and his obsession with his mother .
The study claims a young Hitler caught his parents having sex which led him to hate his father and become more obsessed with his mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an `` utter wreck '' who was `` incapable of normal human relationships '' and wrote : `` It is forever impossible to hope for any mercy or humane treatment from him . ''
The professor claimed Hitler had a micro-penis and just one testicle as well as unusual sexual fantasies including being kicked during sex .
And Dr Murray also claimed the dictator had sex with his own niece .
The study also reveals that the Fuhrer was a frail child who refused to go to school and was fascinated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruthless domination , and military conquest '' .
He had abusive relationships with women , who he loved to humilate including Renate Muller , a German film star , who reportedly had to kick Hitler while he lay on the floor after they had sex .
The actress went on to kill herself .
The report added : `` This infirmity we must recognise as an instigation to exorbitant cravings for superiority .
“ Unable to demonstrate male power before a woman , he is impelled to compensate by exhibiting unsurpassed power before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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An eye-opening study by an eminent Harvard professor has revealed the reasons Adolf Hitler became one of the most despised and feared men in history.
In 1943 the US Office of Strategic Services commissioned Dr Henry Murray to study Adolf Hitler's personality, writes the Mirror.
The 229-page report is a shocking read and tells the story of a child damaged by his bullying father and his obsession with his mother.
The study claims a young Hitler caught his parents having sex which led him to hate his father and become more obsessed with his mother.
Dr Murray described the Nazi leader as an "utter wreck" who was "incapable of normal human relationships" and wrote : "It is forever impossible to hope for any mercy or humane treatment from him."
The professor claimed Hitler had a micro-penis and just one testicle as well as unusual sexual fantasies including being kicked during sex.
And Dr Murray also claimed the dictator had sex with his own niece.
The study also reveals that the Fuhrer was a frail child who refused to go to school and was fascinated with "brute strength, physical force, ruthless domination, and military conquest".
He had abusive relationships with women, who he loved to humilate including Renate Muller, a German film star, who reportedly had to kick Hitler while he lay on the floor after they had sex.
The actress went on to kill herself.
The report added: "This infirmity we must recognise as an instigation to exorbitant cravings for superiority.
“Unable to demonstrate male power before a woman, he is impelled to compensate by exhibiting unsurpassed power before men in the world at large."


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Man United hand Aston Villa and Dean Smith another survival boost

Aston Villa fans believe their side have been given another massive Premier League lifeline , after Manchester United were held by West Ham .
Michail Antonio 's first half penalty set the Hammers on the way to a hard-earned , 1-1 draw at Old Trafford - a result which confirms their top-flight status .
David Moyes ' side move onto 38 points , four clear of Villa and Watford , with just one game to go .
Villla 's battle against Premier League relegation was given a massive shot in the arm on Tuesday , when Trezeguet 's stunner set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park .
The result saw them move out of the bottom three at the expense of Watford , with their fate now in their own hands .
Dean Smith 's men travel to east London on Sunday to face the Hammers , where they can secure a second season of top division football with a win .
They may not even need that , if the two teams below them are beaten , but Villa fans on social media , think they could now face a much easier task at the London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ Jackodotcom : Well done # Hammers .
A great performance at Old Trafford .
Get you ’ re suitcases packed , get the flip flops on , your staying up .
Nothing to play for now .
@ B6_Dave : That 's @ WestHam safe then .
They might as well play the under 12s on Sunday .
@ Nigel_Groom : I think that 's perfect for us @ TheVillaYamYam : West Ham are now safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on not getting injured so they can go on their holidays come Monday ?
@ AlexLiddel85 : Congrats # whufc you have just won an all paid trip to any sunny destination .
Plane departs Sunday morning , pack your bags @ AVFC_Religion : West Ham are now safe I ’ m hoping they are in holiday mode come Sunday @ AVFCMatches : I hope West Ham go on a 5-day bender now they mathematically safe .
@ AVFCFaithful_ : Best possible result tonight .
West Ham now mathematically safe ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham are now safe but I do n't expect them to do us any favours so we need to be on top of our game .
I think a draw will be enough but would n't want to chance that

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Aston Villa fans believe their side have been given another massive Premier League lifeline, after Manchester United were held by West Ham.
Michail Antonio's first half penalty set the Hammers on the way to a hard-earned, 1-1 draw at Old Trafford - a result which confirms their top-flight status.
David Moyes' side move onto 38 points, four clear of Villa and Watford, with just one game to go.
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Villla's battle against Premier League relegation was given a massive shot in the arm on Tuesday, when Trezeguet's stunner set up a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Villa Park.
The result saw them move out of the bottom three at the expense of Watford, with their fate now in their own hands.
Dean Smith's men travel to east London on Sunday to face the Hammers, where they can secure a second season of top division football with a win.
They may not even need that, if the two teams below them are beaten, but Villa fans on social media, think they could now face a much easier task at the London Stadium:
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@Jackodotcom: Well done #Hammers. A great performance at Old Trafford. Get you’re suitcases packed, get the flip flops on, your staying up. Nothing to play for now.
@B6_Dave: That's @WestHam safe then. They might as well play the under 12s on Sunday.
@Nigel_Groom: I think that's perfect for us
@TheVillaYamYam: West Ham are now safe.... will thwy have one mind on not getting injured so they can go on their holidays come Monday?
@AlexLiddel85: Congrats #whufc you have just won an all paid trip to any sunny destination. Plane departs Sunday morning, pack your bags
@AVFC_Religion: West Ham are now safe I’m hoping they are in holiday mode come Sunday
@AVFCMatches: I hope West Ham go on a 5-day bender now they mathematically safe.
@AVFCFaithful_: Best possible result tonight. West Ham now mathematically safe ahead of the weekend.
@JaceoMac: So West Ham are now safe but I don't expect them to do us any favours so we need to be on top of our game. I think a draw will be enough but wouldn't want to chance that


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Angry Blues fans appear to confront Dong Ren outside St Andrew's

A vehicle appearing to be carrying Birmingham City chief executive Xuandong Ren has been confronted by angry supporters on a night of high tension at St Andrew ’ s .
Although there will be no supporters cheering Blues on in their final fixture of the Championship season , a number of fans have gathered outside the stadium in order to protest the club ’ s ownership .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Trillion Trophy Asia ( TTA ) have come under intense criticism from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the relegation zone with one game remaining .
Blues are unlikely to be relegated , by virtue of Wigan ’ s impending points deduction , but that hasn ’ t stopped disgruntled fans making their feelings towards the owners known .
In a video circulating on social media , a number of fans gathered round a vehicle , close to the players ’ entrance at St Andrew ’ s .
After a flare was let off , the Range Rover was circled by supporters , shouting obscenities about the CEO and chanting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season Blues were deducted 12 points after breaching the EFL ’ s Profitability and Sustainabaility rules .
Pep Clotet replaced Garry Monk as manager last summer , but they are already on the lookout for a new boss , after the Spaniard left earlier this month , with Blues in freefall since the restart last month .

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A vehicle appearing to be carrying Birmingham City chief executive Xuandong Ren has been confronted by angry supporters on a night of high tension at St Andrew’s.
Although there will be no supporters cheering Blues on in their final fixture of the Championship season, a number of fans have gathered outside the stadium in order to protest the club’s ownership.
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Trillion Trophy Asia (TTA) have come under intense criticism from fans, with Blues hovering just above the relegation zone with one game remaining.
Blues are unlikely to be relegated, by virtue of Wigan’s impending points deduction, but that hasn’t stopped disgruntled fans making their feelings towards the owners known.
In a video circulating on social media, a number of fans gathered round a vehicle, close to the players’ entrance at St Andrew’s.
After a flare was let off, the Range Rover was circled by supporters, shouting obscenities about the CEO and chanting for him to leave the club.
Just last season Blues were deducted 12 points after breaching the EFL’s Profitability and Sustainabaility rules.
Pep Clotet replaced Garry Monk as manager last summer, but they are already on the lookout for a new boss, after the Spaniard left earlier this month, with Blues in freefall since the restart last month.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--West Brom boss Bilic's final words ahead of promotion clash

West Bromwich Albion boss Slaven Bilic has given his final interview before his players do battle for promotion .
Albion take on QPR this evening ( 7.30pm ) knowing that their destiny is in their hands .
A win for the Baggies and they will be promoted to the Premier League , regardless of what happens elsewhere .
But should they fail to win all three points this evening then Brentford and Fulham can pounce and , at the final hurdle , snatch second place .
`` We are ready and we are excited about it , '' Bilic told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We know what is at stake and we 've had a couple of days to rest after the Huddersfield game but all the guys are up for it , of course they are .
`` We are in a good zone here , a really good zone , '' he said .
Elsewhere , Brentford take on bottom club Barnsley at Griffin Park while Fulham head to Wigan Athletic , who could be relegated via a points deduction at full time .
Bees boss Thomas Frank has said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bounce from our defeat last time out .
`` It 's going to be a top game against another team who are fighting for everything .
`` It could be a big game , of course , but we 're just going out to play . ''

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West Bromwich Albion boss Slaven Bilic has given his final interview before his players do battle for promotion.
Albion take on QPR this evening (7.30pm) knowing that their destiny is in their hands.
A win for the Baggies and they will be promoted to the Premier League, regardless of what happens elsewhere.
But should they fail to win all three points this evening then Brentford and Fulham can pounce and, at the final hurdle, snatch second place.
"We are ready and we are excited about it," Bilic told Sky Sports, calm ahead of kick-off.
"We know what is at stake and we've had a couple of days to rest after the Huddersfield game but all the guys are up for it, of course they are.
"We are in a good zone here, a really good zone," he said.
Elsewhere, Brentford take on bottom club Barnsley at Griffin Park while Fulham head to Wigan Athletic, who could be relegated via a points deduction at full time.
Bees boss Thomas Frank has said: "It's one game. We need to bounce from our defeat last time out.
"It's going to be a top game against another team who are fighting for everything.
"It could be a big game, of course, but we're just going out to play."


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Police update after vandalism spree damages 42 vehicles

Police have issued an update after an early morning wrecking spree on roads in the Attwood Green area of Birmingham .
Residents living on roads including Bell Barn Road , Windrush Grove and Mosedale Way awoke to the carnage yesterday morning ( Tuesday ) .
West Midlands Police confirmed 42 vehicles were vandalised in a mindless attack which took place around 4.20am .
Cars were left with footwear impressions on the bonnets , had wing mirrors broken off and other damage caused to paintwork .
A 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday ( Tues ) on suspicion of criminal damage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed the boy has now been released as they continue to investigate the incident .
A spokeswoman for the force said : `` A 17-year-old arrested in relation to the Bell Barn Road vandalism has been released pending further investigation . ''
A resident living in Bell Barn Road told BirminghamLive how she had called police when she woke early to take her husband to the train station .
The woman , who did n't want to be named , said : `` Our car is behind a gate so we were n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carnage .
`` I walked along the road and many cars had been vandalised .
Other streets like Windrush Grove were also targeted .
`` It was just appalling to see .
I rang police to tell them what had happened and think they already received a number of calls . ''
Police are still appealing for people with CCTV footage or dash-cam to come forward or anyone with any information .
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .
Quote log 464 of 21 July .

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Police have issued an update after an early morning wrecking spree on roads in the Attwood Green area of Birmingham.
Residents living on roads including Bell Barn Road, Windrush Grove and Mosedale Way awoke to the carnage yesterday morning (Tuesday).
West Midlands Police confirmed 42 vehicles were vandalised in a mindless attack which took place around 4.20am.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Cars were left with footwear impressions on the bonnets, had wing mirrors broken off and other damage caused to paintwork.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday (Tues) on suspicion of criminal damage.
West Midlands Police today (Wednesday) confirmed the boy has now been released as they continue to investigate the incident.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "A 17-year-old arrested in relation to the Bell Barn Road vandalism has been released pending further investigation."
A resident living in Bell Barn Road told BirminghamLive how she had called police when she woke early to take her husband to the train station.
The woman, who didn't want to be named, said: "Our car is behind a gate so we weren't targeted but I couldn't believe the carnage.
"I walked along the road and many cars had been vandalised. Other streets like Windrush Grove were also targeted.
"It was just appalling to see. I rang police to tell them what had happened and think they already received a number of calls."
Police are still appealing for people with CCTV footage or dash-cam to come forward or anyone with any information.
Anyone with information is asked 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. Quote log 464 of 21 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-22--Arsenal keen on Douglas Luiz transfer claim reports

Arsenal are interested in hijacking Manchester City 's reported swoop to bring Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz back to the Etihad Stadium , claims a report by 90min .
Pep Guardiola 's side are said to be keen to trigger a clause in Luiz 's Villa Park contract that will see him return to City for a cut-price deal .
The Brazilian made the move to Villa for a fee believed to be in the region of £15m last summer .
But now Arsenal a keen to hijack that deal , reports claim , with Mikel Arteta interested in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luiz during his four years in Manchester and hopes to use his connections at Eastlands to jump to the front of the queue for his signature , says the report .
It reads : `` Sources have told 90min that the Gunners have established him as a target , with coach Mikel Arteta remaining a long-standing admirer of the defensive midfielder from his own time in Manchester .
`` Arteta will be hoping that his Etihad connections , stemming from his four-year spell as Guardiola 's assistant , can benefit the Gunners in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthen their squad on a limited budget for next season . ''
Luiz has made 41 appearances for Villa this season and has impressed with his performances , despite his clubs struggling league position .

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Arsenal are interested in hijacking Manchester City's reported swoop to bring Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz back to the Etihad Stadium, claims a report by 90min .
Pep Guardiola's side are said to be keen to trigger a clause in Luiz's Villa Park contract that will see him return to City for a cut-price deal.
The Brazilian made the move to Villa for a fee believed to be in the region of £15m last summer.
But now Arsenal a keen to hijack that deal, reports claim, with Mikel Arteta interested in the 22-year-old's services.
Arteta worked with Luiz during his four years in Manchester and hopes to use his connections at Eastlands to jump to the front of the queue for his signature, says the report.
It reads: "Sources have told 90min that the Gunners have established him as a target, with coach Mikel Arteta remaining a long-standing admirer of the defensive midfielder from his own time in Manchester.
"Arteta will be hoping that his Etihad connections, stemming from his four-year spell as Guardiola's assistant, can benefit the Gunners in their negotiations, as they look to strengthen their squad on a limited budget for next season."
Luiz has made 41 appearances for Villa this season and has impressed with his performances, despite his clubs struggling league position.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Calls for up to £150 per person per week in Birmingham

The idea of guaranteed payments for all was weighed up by councillors following calls for a Birmingham trial of up to £150 per person weekly .
Members of Birmingham City Council ’ s economy and skills overview and scrutiny committee discussed the idea of universal basic income ( UBI ) at yesterday ’ s meeting ( July 22 ) .
Supporters of UBI have called it a `` safety net '' which they believe has the potential to reduce poverty and help those who are not able to work .
Campaign group UBI Lab Birmingham started a petition calling for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of UBI in the city , potentially involving a weekly allowance for adults and children .
The committee was not asked to vote on a trial but discussed the issue following a briefing on UBI from the council leader ’ s office .
The briefing covered a range of models with different costs and levels of payments .
Pilot UBI schemes have so far been backed by councils including Norwich City Council and Sheffield City Council .
UBI has also been trialled or proposed in other parts of the world including Finland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brazil .
Arguments for UBI put forward in the committee meeting included giving people more choice over their employment , and that it could reduce the need for means tested benefits .
Arguments cited against the idea were that it would not necessarily reduce poverty , it has `` a cost to the economy '' and it “ may have impact on incentive to work ” .
A trial in Finland showed “ those on the scheme were no more likely to find employment than a control group , but did feel happier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Councillors heard a survey by YouGov this year showed 51 per cent of Birmingham residents supported UBI .
Cllr Chaman Lal ( Lab ) raised questions over how a scheme would be financed , a point which has been debated by supporters and opponents of UBI .
He “ agreed with the principle of universal income for everybody ” but asked “ how will the Government raise the money to pay for it ?
” .
He added : “ How can it be fair if some people who do not need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , millionaires - will they be entitled to it ?
“ To me , it needs a real in-depth study into the real impact of how it can financed.
” Cllr Nicky Brennan ( Lab ) spoke in favour of expanding public services over UBI .
She said : “ For me , UBI would have to come with a whole load of other policies to make it successful .
“ I can kind of understand why there ’ s a call for it because we are living in a society with so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at our rental system and housing , if you look at the way childcare works in our society , low wages - I can completely understand why people want it .
“ However for me , I would much rather look at something like universal basic services .
I think they would have a lot more of a positive impact on people ’ s lives than just giving people a lot of money.
” Cllr Simon Morrall ( Con ) said : “ I personally think that you are effectively giving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you are giving money to people , you need to remember what money itself is .
“ It ’ s a commodity and so long as the Government has the power to print money - that it can just go to the Bank of England and print it - that is a recipe for disaster .
“ If this was funded through taxation only , then I would probably be more sympathetic to it .
So long as the Government has power to raise deficits and print money , it will potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s do some experiments - happy to do that , I want to see what happens in certain case studies , in certain economic groups - but I think we should be very hesitant before we rush ahead with it on a national scale.
” Cllr Julien Pritchard ( Green ) said : “ When those pilots have been done they haven ’ t resulted in people not wanting to work .
“ So the impact on employment didn ’ t change - but equally it didn ’ t have loads of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all , which is often the criticism of these kind of ideas .
“ What a scheme like this does do is it takes out a lot of the mental health issues around ‘ where is my next meal coming from ?
’ , ‘ am I going to get these benefits I need to survive while I ’ m looking for work ?
’ and that sort of thing.
” The meeting heard the leader ’ s office has not committed to any further policy work around UBI at this stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the committee could continue to look at and keep the idea “ on the back burner ” .
Ronan Nagle-Weaver , of UBI Lab Birmingham , said following the meeting he hoped the council would follow others in supporting a trial .
He said : `` We 're very excited to hear that the council is engaging with basic income .
“ There have been countless studies , from around the world , that have indicated its various economic , social and health benefits .
“ The wider network have done extensive work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love to work collaboratively with the council on this matter .
”

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The idea of guaranteed payments for all was weighed up by councillors following calls for a Birmingham trial of up to £150 per person weekly.
Members of Birmingham City Council ’s economy and skills overview and scrutiny committee discussed the idea of universal basic income (UBI) at yesterday’s meeting (July 22).
Supporters of UBI have called it a "safety net" which they believe has the potential to reduce poverty and help those who are not able to work.
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Campaign group UBI Lab Birmingham started a petition calling for the city council to back a trial of UBI in the city, potentially involving a weekly allowance for adults and children.
The committee was not asked to vote on a trial but discussed the issue following a briefing on UBI from the council leader’s office.
The briefing covered a range of models with different costs and levels of payments.
Pilot UBI schemes have so far been backed by councils including Norwich City Council and Sheffield City Council.
UBI has also been trialled or proposed in other parts of the world including Finland, Canada, India, the Netherlands and Brazil.
Arguments for UBI put forward in the committee meeting included giving people more choice over their employment, and that it could reduce the need for means tested benefits.
Arguments cited against the idea were that it would not necessarily reduce poverty, it has "a cost to the economy" and it “may have impact on incentive to work”.
A trial in Finland showed “those on the scheme were no more likely to find employment than a control group, but did feel happier and less stressed”, councillors heard.
Councillors heard a survey by YouGov this year showed 51 per cent of Birmingham residents supported UBI.
Cllr Chaman Lal (Lab) raised questions over how a scheme would be financed, a point which has been debated by supporters and opponents of UBI.
He “agreed with the principle of universal income for everybody” but asked “how will the Government raise the money to pay for it?”.
He added: “How can it be fair if some people who do not need the support - people who are well-off, millionaires - will they be entitled to it?
“To me, it needs a real in-depth study into the real impact of how it can financed.”
Cllr Nicky Brennan (Lab) spoke in favour of expanding public services over UBI.
She said: “For me, UBI would have to come with a whole load of other policies to make it successful.
“I can kind of understand why there’s a call for it because we are living in a society with so many broken systems.
“If you look at our rental system and housing, if you look at the way childcare works in our society, low wages - I can completely understand why people want it.
“However for me, I would much rather look at something like universal basic services. I think they would have a lot more of a positive impact on people’s lives than just giving people a lot of money.”
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Cllr Simon Morrall (Con) said: “I personally think that you are effectively giving a lot of power to the state and when you are giving money to people, you need to remember what money itself is.
“It’s a commodity and so long as the Government has the power to print money - that it can just go to the Bank of England and print it - that is a recipe for disaster.
“If this was funded through taxation only, then I would probably be more sympathetic to it. So long as the Government has power to raise deficits and print money, it will potentially become a political football.
“Let’s do some experiments - happy to do that, I want to see what happens in certain case studies, in certain economic groups - but I think we should be very hesitant before we rush ahead with it on a national scale.”
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Cllr Julien Pritchard (Green) said: “When those pilots have been done they haven’t resulted in people not wanting to work.
“So the impact on employment didn’t change - but equally it didn’t have loads of people wanting to quit and not work at all, which is often the criticism of these kind of ideas.
“What a scheme like this does do is it takes out a lot of the mental health issues around ‘where is my next meal coming from?’, ‘am I going to get these benefits I need to survive while I’m looking for work?’ and that sort of thing.”
The meeting heard the leader’s office has not committed to any further policy work around UBI at this stage.
Committee chair Cllr Lou Robson said the committee could continue to look at and keep the idea “on the back burner”.
Ronan Nagle-Weaver, of UBI Lab Birmingham, said following the meeting he hoped the council would follow others in supporting a trial.
He said: "We're very excited to hear that the council is engaging with basic income.
“There have been countless studies, from around the world, that have indicated its various economic, social and health benefits.
“The wider network have done extensive work looking into costing and feasibility, and would love to work collaboratively with the council on this matter.”


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Aston Villa relegation fretted over as Grealish rumours intensify

Time goes by so slowly for those who wait , I 'm caught up , I do n't know what to do are lyrics from a Madonna tune that pretty sums up the mood amongst Aston Villa supporters at present .
Time 's painstakingly ticking by ahead of Sunday 's survival showdown as Dean Smith attempts to pull off The Great Escape down at West Ham .
This time last week , Villa were preparing to go to Everton still in 19th-place and four points adrift with relegation seeming inevitable .
Fast-forward and Smith and Villa have fought back from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help from Southampton and Man City .
Villa now have their Premier League fate in their own hands and go to West Ham needing to level or better manager-less Watford 's result at Arsenal .
As for Bournemouth , they can survive if they beat Everton at Goodison Park and Villa and Watford both lose .
The permutations are outlined HERE .
As for Villa , the job 's far from done and , this afternoon , we 'll be running our live webchat as we build up to Sunday 's nervy clash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate between Keinan Davis and Ally Samatta to Jack Grealish potentially going out with a bang , get your questions and talking points across and we 'll chew the fat .
Do n't be late , and while you wait , be sure to check out all of latest Aston Villa news on the BirminghamLive website .
And if the chat is n't loading on your screen , please click HERE .
See you soon .

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Time goes by so slowly for those who wait, I'm caught up, I don't know what to do are lyrics from a Madonna tune that pretty sums up the mood amongst Aston Villa supporters at present.
Time's painstakingly ticking by ahead of Sunday's survival showdown as Dean Smith attempts to pull off The Great Escape down at West Ham.
This time last week, Villa were preparing to go to Everton still in 19th-place and four points adrift with relegation seeming inevitable.
Fast-forward and Smith and Villa have fought back from the brink - thanks to a little help from Southampton and Man City.
Villa now have their Premier League fate in their own hands and go to West Ham needing to level or better manager-less Watford's result at Arsenal.
As for Bournemouth, they can survive if they beat Everton at Goodison Park and Villa and Watford both lose. The permutations are outlined HERE.
As for Villa, the job's far from done and, this afternoon, we'll be running our live webchat as we build up to Sunday's nervy clash in London.
From Villa's striker debate between Keinan Davis and Ally Samatta to Jack Grealish potentially going out with a bang, get your questions and talking points across and we'll chew the fat.
Don't be late, and while you wait, be sure to check out all of latest Aston Villa news on the BirminghamLive website. And if the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click HERE. See you soon.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Wolves, a new deal and the eye-watering payout at stake at Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in for one hell of a bumper pay day - regardless of whether they can better last season 's brilliant seventh-placed finish .
Wolves travel to Chelsea on Sunday knowing a win will take them clear of Spurs and wrap up sixth , in what would be a magnificent achievement given their Europa League exploits .
Sixth would also clinch a place in next season 's Europa League .
Seventh would only be enough if Chelsea beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final on August 1 .
A Wolves win could also take them level on points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would need to be a 15-goal swing for Wolves to finish above the Foxes on goal difference .
It must be said that Nuno Espirito Santo 's side still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Europa League .
The competition resumes on August 5 with Wolves entertaining Olympiakos , in the second leg of their round of 16 clash , the following day .
Whatever happens in the Premier League on Sunday , the men from Molineux are guaranteed in the order of £130 million with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of prize money , set to smash through the £2.5billion mark .
Last year , each club received payments of £34million in equal share , £43million in international TV rights and £5million in central commercial revenue .
Clubs were topped up with merit payments , ranging from £38 million to £2 million depending on final league position , and facility fees , from £33 million to £12 million depending on how many of their games were shown live in the UK .
Payments may differ this year due to the financial implications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted the season for three months .
Prize money figures are yet to be confirmed , but with a new three-year TV rights cycle kicking in this season the overall payout is expected to increase by more than £180million .
Domestic rights are understood to have dropped by £400million over the course of the TV deal , but the sale of overseas rights has more than made up the shortfall .
International broadcasters will reportedly add £1.1billion to the fund over the three-year cycle .
Allocation of the prize money has also changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international broadcasters was distributed equally with each club netting over £43 million last season .
But Forbes report the increased income over the three-year cycle will be distributed based on a club ’ s finishing position in the league .
Central commercial revenues , which last year stood at just under £5 million , will be evenly shared and domestic TV cash - from Sky Sports , BT Sport and Amazon - will continue to be split into three strands as follows : • Equal Share - 50 per cent of the fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facility Fees - 25 per cent is allocated based on number of club 's matches broadcast in the UK • Merit Payments - 25 per cent is allocated based on league table position Wolves ' merit payment will be in the region of £30 million for finishing sixth or seventh , but they 're due a bigger amount in facility fees this year having been shown live on UK TV more times .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are in for one hell of a bumper pay day - regardless of whether they can better last season's brilliant seventh-placed finish.
Wolves travel to Chelsea on Sunday knowing a win will take them clear of Spurs and wrap up sixth, in what would be a magnificent achievement given their Europa League exploits.
Sixth would also clinch a place in next season's Europa League. Seventh would only be enough if Chelsea beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final on August 1.
A Wolves win could also take them level on points with Leicester City in fifth, though there would need to be a 15-goal swing for Wolves to finish above the Foxes on goal difference.
It must be said that Nuno Espirito Santo's side still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.
The competition resumes on August 5 with Wolves entertaining Olympiakos, in the second leg of their round of 16 clash, the following day.
Whatever happens in the Premier League on Sunday, the men from Molineux are guaranteed in the order of £130 million with top-flight clubs to divvy up an eye-watering amount of prize money, set to smash through the £2.5billion mark.
Last year, each club received payments of £34million in equal share, £43million in international TV rights and £5million in central commercial revenue.
Clubs were topped up with merit payments, ranging from £38 million to £2 million depending on final league position, and facility fees, from £33 million to £12 million depending on how many of their games were shown live in the UK.
Payments may differ this year due to the financial implications caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which halted the season for three months.
Prize money figures are yet to be confirmed, but with a new three-year TV rights cycle kicking in this season the overall payout is expected to increase by more than £180million.
Domestic rights are understood to have dropped by £400million over the course of the TV deal, but the sale of overseas rights has more than made up the shortfall.
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International broadcasters will reportedly add £1.1billion to the fund over the three-year cycle.
Allocation of the prize money has also changed. Until the 2018/19 campaign revenue from international broadcasters was distributed equally with each club netting over £43 million last season.
But Forbes report the increased income over the three-year cycle will be distributed based on a club’s finishing position in the league.
Central commercial revenues, which last year stood at just under £5 million, will be evenly shared and domestic TV cash - from Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon - will continue to be split into three strands as follows:
Equal Share - 50 per cent of the fund is equally shared between all clubs
Facility Fees - 25 per cent is allocated based on number of club's matches broadcast in the UK
Merit Payments - 25 per cent is allocated based on league table position
Wolves' merit payment will be in the region of £30 million for finishing sixth or seventh, but they're due a bigger amount in facility fees this year having been shown live on UK TV more times.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Biker badly hurt in crash Chester Road crash

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with a car in Erdington .
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the collision on Chester Road , close to McDonald 's , at 10pm on Wednesday , July 22 .
West Midlands Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls and sent two ambulances , a paramedic officer and a trauma doctor to the scene .
The man was being cared for by members of the public who stopped to help when paramedics arrived .
Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before taking him by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : “ The motorcyclist , a man , was in a serious condition upon the arrival of ambulance staff and was being cared for by members of the public who had stopped to assist .
`` The man was quickly assessed and found to have sustained serious injuries .
His condition was stabilised on scene before he was conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham , the doctor travelled to continue treatment on route .
“ The car driver was assessed on scene but didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with a car in Erdington.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the collision on Chester Road, close to McDonald's, at 10pm on Wednesday, July 22.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a trauma doctor to the scene.
The man was being cared for by members of the public who stopped to help when paramedics arrived.
Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before taking him by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “The motorcyclist, a man, was in a serious condition upon the arrival of ambulance staff and was being cared for by members of the public who had stopped to assist.
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"The man was quickly assessed and found to have sustained serious injuries. His condition was stabilised on scene before he was conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, the doctor travelled to continue treatment on route.
“The car driver was assessed on scene but didn’t require hospital treatment.”