birminghammail--2020-07-17--Boris warns of tough local lockdowns as he plans for winter coronavirus spike

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a blunt warning that coronavirus infections could shoot back up in winter .
And he said the Government was ready to impose tough local lockdowns on areas where the virus returns - including banning people from entering or leaving coronavirus hotspots , cutting off transport links and ordering people to stay in their homes .
Local councils will also receive new powers to close specific venues , including outdoor spaces such as parks , and to cancel events .
At the same time , the Government is to end the current advice to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort to encourage people to return to workplaces .
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference , Mr Johnson said : `` It 's possible that the virus will be more virulent in the winer months , and it 's certain that the NHS will face the usual annual winter pressures . ''
But he said the UK knew more about the virus , and could now control it `` through targetted local action '' .
Announcing new powers for local councils , he said : `` From tomorrow local authorities will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They wil be able to close psecific premises , shut public outdoor spaces and cancel events . ''
But central government will also give itself new powers powers to impose tough local lockdowns .
Ministers will have the power to introduce local `` stay at home '' orders , prevent people entering or leaving defined areas , restrict trasport systems serving local areas and to close premises .
Mr Johnson said : `` I know it will be hard going for people affected by these local measures ... but it has to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to local outbreaks '' .
The Prime Minister confirmed plans to inject £3bn into the NHS , to prepare it for another outbreak .
And he committed to a new target of reaching the capacity for 500,000 coronavirus tests a day by November .
It comes after a report commissioned by the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , warned there could be 120,000 hospital deaths in a “ reasonable worst-case scenario ” .
Winter always places a great strain on the health service , but there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the annual flu season could be crippling .
The pressure on the NHS is already higher in winter due to other seasonal illnesses , such as the flu , and it 's thought this will make people more vulnerable to infection with coronavirus .
In addition , people with flu may have symptoms similar to coronavirus , adding to demand for Covid-19 tests .
Mr Johnson is eager to get employees back to their workplaces if they are safe , following concern that high streets are suffering as office workers stay away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ work from home if you can ” , but Mr Johnson said this would change from August 1 .
But Sir Patrick , his top scientific adviser , showed some resistance to the change on Thursday , saying working from home remained a “ perfectly good option ” and there was “ absolutely no reason ” to change the advice .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a blunt warning that coronavirus infections could shoot back up in winter.
And he said the Government was ready to impose tough local lockdowns on areas where the virus returns - including banning people from entering or leaving coronavirus hotspots, cutting off transport links and ordering people to stay in their homes.
Local councils will also receive new powers to close specific venues, including outdoor spaces such as parks, and to cancel events.
At the same time, the Government is to end the current advice to work from home from August 1 - in an effort to encourage people to return to workplaces.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Mr Johnson said: "It's possible that the virus will be more virulent in the winer months, and it's certain that the NHS will face the usual annual winter pressures."
But he said the UK knew more about the virus, and could now control it "through targetted local action".
Announcing new powers for local councils, he said: "From tomorrow local authorities will have new powers in their areas. They wil be able to close psecific premises, shut public outdoor spaces and cancel events."
But central government will also give itself new powers powers to impose tough local lockdowns. Ministers will have the power to introduce local "stay at home" orders, prevent people entering or leaving defined areas, restrict trasport systems serving local areas and to close premises.
Mr Johnson said: "I know it will be hard going for people affected by these local measures ... but it has to be right that we take local action in response to local outbreaks".
The Prime Minister confirmed plans to inject £3bn into the NHS, to prepare it for another outbreak. And he committed to a new target of reaching the capacity for 500,000 coronavirus tests a day by November.
It comes after a report commissioned by the Government’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, warned there could be 120,000 hospital deaths in a “reasonable worst-case scenario”.
Winter always places a great strain on the health service, but there are concerns a resurgence of the virus during the annual flu season could be crippling.
The pressure on the NHS is already higher in winter due to other seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and it's thought this will make people more vulnerable to infection with coronavirus.
In addition, people with flu may have symptoms similar to coronavirus, adding to demand for Covid-19 tests.
Mr Johnson is eager to get employees back to their workplaces if they are safe, following concern that high streets are suffering as office workers stay away.
The official Government advice is still currently to “work from home if you can”, but Mr Johnson said this would change from August 1.
But Sir Patrick, his top scientific adviser, showed some resistance to the change on Thursday, saying working from home remained a “perfectly good option” and there was “absolutely no reason” to change the advice.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Filipe Teixeira reveals his love for 'amazing' West Bromwich Albion

As soon as he signed in 2007 West Bromwich Albion fans quickly took Filipe Teixeira to their hearts .
He was the poster boy for Tony Mowbray ’ s footballing makeover and an influential part of the Baggies team which ended up winning promotion in 2008 .
Unfortunately for all concerned the Portuguese star missed the end of that season after suffering a serious knee injury .
In total he stayed for three years at The Hawthorns , went up , back down and recovered from cruciate ligament damage .
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“ It was not easy at the beginning because I came from Portugal , ” he told Planet Football .
“ The football is totally different , but I think it was great , and all my colleagues helped me to feel good which for me was important .
“ I had an amazing time there , so if I choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be West Bromwich Albion .
“ It [ promotion ] was a great achievement , but unfortunately when we won the league I was in Portugal because I was recovering .
“ I was not able to be at the party when we were champions , but it was an amazing time with my colleagues as they supported me when I had the injury , so I have only good things to say about my time there .
“ When I arrived at West Brom it was one of the targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did it , but due to the injury I did not play my first game until November .
“ It was a bit more difficult for me to come back and start to play at a good level .
`` But it ’ s one of the best leagues in the world , amazing atmospheres , amazing football and of course it was a pleasure to play such a league and in an atmosphere where people love football .
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As soon as he signed in 2007 West Bromwich Albion fans quickly took Filipe Teixeira to their hearts.
He was the poster boy for Tony Mowbray’s footballing makeover and an influential part of the Baggies team which ended up winning promotion in 2008.
Unfortunately for all concerned the Portuguese star missed the end of that season after suffering a serious knee injury.
In total he stayed for three years at The Hawthorns, went up, back down and recovered from cruciate ligament damage.
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And even now - a decade on - Albion hold a special place in the 39-year-old’s heart.
“It was not easy at the beginning because I came from Portugal,” he told Planet Football.
“The football is totally different, but I think it was great, and all my colleagues helped me to feel good which for me was important.
“I had an amazing time there, so if I choose one club (as my favourite) it will be West Bromwich Albion.
“It [promotion] was a great achievement, but unfortunately when we won the league I was in Portugal because I was recovering.
“I was not able to be at the party when we were champions, but it was an amazing time with my colleagues as they supported me when I had the injury, so I have only good things to say about my time there.
“When I arrived at West Brom it was one of the targets to get into the Premier League and we did it, but due to the injury I did not play my first game until November.
“It was a bit more difficult for me to come back and start to play at a good level.
"But it’s one of the best leagues in the world, amazing atmospheres, amazing football and of course it was a pleasure to play such a league and in an atmosphere where people love football.”


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Tamworth trial scheme paves way in bid to tackle domestic violence

Seven new vulnerability coordinators are to be recruited across Staffordshire in order to provide a dedicated response and reduce the amount of domestic violence incidents , after a successful trial of the scheme in Tamworth .
The coordinators will be responsible for the planning and coordination of local multi agency safeguarding meetings , known as MARACs , across the Neighbourhood Policing teams .
Until recently , the MARAC meetings were conducted by a central team but local trial sites at Newcastle and Tamworth have paved the way for the force to roll out local conferences across the force .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and colleagues from partner agencies with a collaborative approach ensuring there ’ s a greater understanding of the risk of domestic violence within the community – allowing agencies to tackle it in the most effective way .
The new coordinators , alongside other members of Staffordshire Police , will work with local partners to identify the root causes of domestic abuse and provide new solutions to improve the lives of domestic abuse victims and their families .
Head of Local Policing at Staffordshire Police , Superintendent Tom Chisholm said : “ Domestic abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so effective multi agency work is essential to tackle the root causes of the issues .
`` We have had several colleagues from statutory and third sector agencies volunteer to become MARAC chairs , this is a really positive step and will allow us to build even greater local partnership working to address all areas of vulnerability ” .
Karen Stevenson chaired their first meeting recently and said : “ We ’ re really proud to be one of the first within the force to deliver this local service – especially in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real diverse and complicated areas within our boundaries .
“ I ’ m really looking forward to working with local partners to best protect our communities and deliver the support that so many people need – including working with specific perpetrator programmes so that we can look at diverting repeat offenders to the necessary outlets . ''
“ We ’ ll look to meet on a week-by-week basis and that gives us the opportunity to hear and resolve incidents in a timely fashion.
” Domestic Abuse Assurance Officer at Staffordshire Police , Jenna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we hold we ’ re fully aware that we can ’ t see the complete life of a victim – especially in the current pandemic .
“ However , agencies that we will work with strive to work tirelessly to protect the safeguarding of victims and their families and ensure their voices are heard and not forgotten .
“ If they need help then victims can phone police on 999 or 101 or they can refer themselves to domestic abuse services such as New Era .
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Seven new vulnerability coordinators are to be recruited across Staffordshire in order to provide a dedicated response and reduce the amount of domestic violence incidents, after a successful trial of the scheme in Tamworth.
The coordinators will be responsible for the planning and coordination of local multi agency safeguarding meetings, known as MARACs, across the Neighbourhood Policing teams.
Until recently, the MARAC meetings were conducted by a central team but local trial sites at Newcastle and Tamworth have paved the way for the force to roll out local conferences across the force.
The meetings will be chaired by local Commanders and colleagues from partner agencies with a collaborative approach ensuring there’s a greater understanding of the risk of domestic violence within the community – allowing agencies to tackle it in the most effective way.
The new coordinators, alongside other members of Staffordshire Police, will work with local partners to identify the root causes of domestic abuse and provide new solutions to improve the lives of domestic abuse victims and their families.
Head of Local Policing at Staffordshire Police, Superintendent Tom Chisholm said: “Domestic abuse affects a large proportion of the community so effective multi agency work is essential to tackle the root causes of the issues.
"We have had several colleagues from statutory and third sector agencies volunteer to become MARAC chairs, this is a really positive step and will allow us to build even greater local partnership working to address all areas of vulnerability”.
Karen Stevenson chaired their first meeting recently and said: “We’re really proud to be one of the first within the force to deliver this local service – especially in the city where we know we have a real diverse and complicated areas within our boundaries.
“I’m really looking forward to working with local partners to best protect our communities and deliver the support that so many people need – including working with specific perpetrator programmes so that we can look at diverting repeat offenders to the necessary outlets."
“We’ll look to meet on a week-by-week basis and that gives us the opportunity to hear and resolve incidents in a timely fashion.”
Domestic Abuse Assurance Officer at Staffordshire Police, Jenna Bradbury added: “At every meeting we hold we’re fully aware that we can’t see the complete life of a victim – especially in the current pandemic.
“However, agencies that we will work with strive to work tirelessly to protect the safeguarding of victims and their families and ensure their voices are heard and not forgotten.
“If they need help then victims can phone police on 999 or 101 or they can refer themselves to domestic abuse services such as New Era.”


birminghammail--2020-07-17--First look at 'beautiful' proposed bungalows which could save church

These are the `` beautiful '' bungalows that officials hope will save a historic Bilston church from closure .
St Mary the Virgin Church , in Gorge Road , Hurst Hill , needs to raise thousands for repairs and to safeguard the future of the Grade II listed building .
A planning application has been submitted to the City of Wolverhampton Council seeking permission to demolish its now derelict , vandal-hit hall and build two bungalows in its place .
Once that permission is secured , the church will sell the land to a developer as it looks to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And these artist impressions show how the proposed bungalows will look next to the 19th century church .
A previous inspection revealed £30,000 worth of repairs was required to the church while a further £25,000 was needed for St Mary 's Activity Centre hall .
Because there was only enough money to fund repairs to the church building , the hall has been closed and has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour and vandalism .
Many services run in the hall were moved inside the church but a number of activities can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities which are estimated to cost £290,000 .
Vicar Rev Emma Stanford said : `` The community deserves better .
The Activity Centre has served the church and community for more than 40 years but it ’ s no longer viable .
`` We simply can ’ t afford to maintain the church and the centre .
`` Our priority is to save the church and we want to use the money from the sale of land to provide community facilities inside .
`` When money allows , we want to install toilets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We want to replace what is now an ugly derelict building with two beautiful bungalows and at the same time ensure survival of the church .
`` We ’ ve submitted a planning application and once approved and the land is sold a developer will be good to go.
” The Activity Centre was built in the mid 1970 ’ s and was funded by church members and local donations .
Before this the site was occupied by St Mary ’ s Junior school which was built in 1874 .
Architectural consultant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We ’ ve designed two lovely contemporary bungalows which will complement the Grade II listed church beautifully .
`` The design includes zinc roofs , rainwater gutters and down pipes , oak boarding , stone cladding and aluminium double-glazed windows .
`` They will sit lower than the current Activity Centre making the church more visible from the road .
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These are the "beautiful" bungalows that officials hope will save a historic Bilston church from closure.
St Mary the Virgin Church, in Gorge Road, Hurst Hill, needs to raise thousands for repairs and to safeguard the future of the Grade II listed building.
A planning application has been submitted to the City of Wolverhampton Council seeking permission to demolish its now derelict, vandal-hit hall and build two bungalows in its place.
Once that permission is secured, the church will sell the land to a developer as it looks to raise almost £300,000 for much needed new facilities.
And these artist impressions show how the proposed bungalows will look next to the 19th century church.
A previous inspection revealed £30,000 worth of repairs was required to the church while a further £25,000 was needed for St Mary's Activity Centre hall.
Because there was only enough money to fund repairs to the church building, the hall has been closed and has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
Many services run in the hall were moved inside the church but a number of activities cannot be held without an upgrade of facilities which are estimated to cost £290,000.
Vicar Rev Emma Stanford said: "The community deserves better. The Activity Centre has served the church and community for more than 40 years but it’s no longer viable.
"We simply can’t afford to maintain the church and the centre.
"Our priority is to save the church and we want to use the money from the sale of land to provide community facilities inside.
"When money allows, we want to install toilets a small kitchen and meeting rooms.
"We want to replace what is now an ugly derelict building with two beautiful bungalows and at the same time ensure survival of the church.
"We’ve submitted a planning application and once approved and the land is sold a developer will be good to go.”
The Activity Centre was built in the mid 1970’s and was funded by church members and local donations. Before this the site was occupied by St Mary’s Junior school which was built in 1874.
Architectural consultant Andrew Denham of Eclipse Architecture, said: “We’ve designed two lovely contemporary bungalows which will complement the Grade II listed church beautifully.
"The design includes zinc roofs, rainwater gutters and down pipes, oak boarding, stone cladding and aluminium double-glazed windows.
"They will sit lower than the current Activity Centre making the church more visible from the road.”


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Road re-opens after two injured in smash

A busy road was closed off after two people were injured in a car crash in Codsall .
Emergency services are currently on scene at Holyhead Road , following a two vehicle smash .
Medics are treated two patients , but they were not seriously injured .
The road was closed in both directions , while the emergency services dealt with the incident , but has now re-opened .
Stafforshire Fire and Rescue Service took to social media to warn motorists about the incident .
The tweet said : `` Crews from Codsall and @ WestMidsFire Wolverhampton are at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed in both directions .
`` @ StaffsPolice and @ OFFICIALWMAS In attendance .
Recovery in progress so please be patient . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 9.05am to the junction of Holyhead Road and Shop Lane to reports of a two vehicle RTC .
`` We currently have one ambulance on scene , who are treating two patients . ''
A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said : `` Police were called at 9.05am this morning ( Friday , July 17 ) to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Holyhead Road , Oaken .
`` The incident involved two vehicles .
No serious injuries were reported and the road has now re-opened . ''

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A busy road was closed off after two people were injured in a car crash in Codsall.
Emergency services are currently on scene at Holyhead Road, following a two vehicle smash. Medics are treated two patients, but they were not seriously injured.
The road was closed in both directions, while the emergency services dealt with the incident, but has now re-opened.
Stafforshire Fire and Rescue Service took to social media to warn motorists about the incident. The tweet said: "Crews from Codsall and @WestMidsFire Wolverhampton are at a collision on A41 Holyhead Road which is closed in both directions.
"@StaffsPolice and @OFFICIALWMAS In attendance. Recovery in progress so please be patient."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 9.05am to the junction of Holyhead Road and Shop Lane to reports of a two vehicle RTC.
"We currently have one ambulance on scene, who are treating two patients."
A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said: "Police were called at 9.05am this morning (Friday, July 17) to a report of a road traffic collision on Holyhead Road, Oaken.
"The incident involved two vehicles. No serious injuries were reported and the road has now re-opened."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Huge gatherings and trouble sparks dispersal order in these areas

Police have been forced to issue a dispersal order in three inner city areas after problems with huge gatherings and @ @ @ @ @ be dispersing groups congregating in the Winson Green , Handsworth 's Soho Road and Ladywood @ @ @ @ @ , July 17 .
It follows a number of 'large public gatherings ' sparked trouble @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures eased at the beginning of this month .
Not only are the gatherings @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , which are still in place for large groups , but they also saw @ @ @ @ @ The dispersal order will be in place from 2pm , with anyone planning on hosting @ @ @ @ @ Road police .
They shared the news to Twitter , with the message : `` @ @ @ @ @ recent large public gatherings on parkland causing ASB and Covid breaches , a dispersal order @ @ @ @ @ the Winson Green , Soho Road and Ladywood areas today from 14.00 hrs .
`` @ @ @ @ @ if you were planning such an event today . ''

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Police have been forced to issue a dispersal order in three inner city areas after problems with huge gatherings and Covid-19 breaches.
Officers will be dispersing groups congregating in the Winson Green, Handsworth's Soho Road and Ladywood areas of Birmingham on Friday, July 17.
It follows a number of 'large public gatherings' sparked trouble on nearby parkland since the lockdown measures eased at the beginning of this month.
Not only are the gatherings in breach of the coronavirus restrictions, which are still in place for large groups, but they also saw bouts of anti-social behaviour.
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The dispersal order will be in place from 2pm, with anyone planning on hosting an event warned by Soho Road police.
They shared the news to Twitter, with the message: "Due to a number of recent large public gatherings on parkland causing ASB and Covid breaches, a dispersal order will be in place across the Winson Green, Soho Road and Ladywood areas today from 14.00 hrs.
"To help, please reconsider if you were planning such an event today."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Aston Villa handed Premier League lifeline - but there's a massive catch

Aston Villa 's hopes of surviving relegation were given a boost on Friday night , as West Ham beat Watford 3-1 at the London Stadium .
Dean Smith 's side had to settle for a point at Everton on Thursday , leaving fans despairing for their top-flight status .
However , a win for the Hammers leaves the Hornets looking over their shoulders , three points clear of Villa , with Man City and Arsenal to come .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second season in the Premier League , but with West Ham 's survival almost confirmed there is still hope .
It 's Arsenal up next at Villa Park , where in all likelihood , Smith 's men will need a result to take their battle to the final day , where they will meet West Ham .
But while there are some claret and blue shoots of hope , they are still two worrying caveats .
Firstly , Bournemouth have two very winnable fixtures against Southampton and Everton , where six points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more concerning is the rich vein of form David Moyes 's West Ham side have hit , with a trip to London Stadium still on the horizon .
@ AVFCTransTweet : Feel like every person on here is overlooking Bournemouth in every relegation scenario .
@ SupersizeAVFC : My excitement is shrinking as I remember we have to play this lot.. @ iamvilla : Why does every team hit form just before we have to play them !
?
@ LCVillafan : Everyones going on like bournmouth dont exsist they will win one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s the hope that kills you @ Mrthompson81 : Bournemouth are actually in a great position here .
In form and think they win against Saints and Everton @ VillaMMA : We have to play these lot to stay up then ... .
ahah @ alansmith1962 : 4 points will be enough 3 at a push if Watford get hammered by City and Arsenal .
But Bournemouth will be thinking the same .
Its still in our hands just .

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Aston Villa's hopes of surviving relegation were given a boost on Friday night, as West Ham beat Watford 3-1 at the London Stadium.
Dean Smith's side had to settle for a point at Everton on Thursday, leaving fans despairing for their top-flight status.
However, a win for the Hammers leaves the Hornets looking over their shoulders, three points clear of Villa, with Man City and Arsenal to come.
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Villa will likely need four points to ensure a second season in the Premier League, but with West Ham's survival almost confirmed there is still hope.
It's Arsenal up next at Villa Park, where in all likelihood, Smith's men will need a result to take their battle to the final day, where they will meet West Ham.
But while there are some claret and blue shoots of hope, they are still two worrying caveats. Firstly, Bournemouth have two very winnable fixtures against Southampton and Everton, where six points would condemn Villa. And perhaps even more concerning is the rich vein of form David Moyes's West Ham side have hit, with a trip to London Stadium still on the horizon.
Villa fans react to West Ham's win
@AVFCTransTweet: Feel like every person on here is overlooking Bournemouth in every relegation scenario.
@SupersizeAVFC: My excitement is shrinking as I remember we have to play this lot..
@iamvilla: Why does every team hit form just before we have to play them!?
@LCVillafan: Everyones going on like bournmouth dont exsist they will win one of there last games
@JonHutchinson1: It’s the hope that kills you
@Mrthompson81: Bournemouth are actually in a great position here. In form and think they win against Saints and Everton
@VillaMMA: We have to play these lot to stay up then.... ahah
@alansmith1962: 4 points will be enough 3 at a push if Watford get hammered by City and Arsenal. But Bournemouth will be thinking the same. Its still in our hands just.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Bilic makes startling admission as Albion sink at Huddersfield

An emotional Slaven Bilic has all but resigned himself to the fact that West Brom are bound for the play-offs after the chastening defeat to Huddersfield Town on Friday night .
Albion ’ s seventh defeat of the season means that Brentford - on an eight-match winning streak - will have the opportunity to leapfrog them into the automatic promotion places behind already promoted Leeds United , when they take on Stoke on Saturday .
Bilic , who saw his side cancel out ex-Baggies loanee Chris Willock ’ s opener with a Dara O ’ Shea header before Emile Smith-Rowe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t anticipate that the rampant Bees will drop any points on offer between now and Wednesday and already has one eye on the play-off shoot-out .
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Make sure you keep yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 “ So what ?
I don ’ t expect that , to be fair .
We must now get ready for QPR and play-offs , ” Bilic admitted .
“ It ’ s hard to talk about it tonight , At the end of the day we have two options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry for ourselves , and think ‘ oh my God this ’ , ‘ oh my God that ’ - to moan , to cry , to feel sorry for ourselves .
“ We have a more difficult option .
We can use this second chance , which thank God we get .
It ’ s only a few games .
Now we have to find it .
“ Are we proper men ?
Are we a proper team ?
Proper characters ?
Or are we only good in the good times ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Albion camp since the well earned point at home to Fulham earlier this week , the group here didn ’ t at any point show signs that they were dealing adequately with the pressure .
From the moment that Willock opened the scoring and the Baggies were put onto the back foot , they showed a lack of cutting edge which has denied them wins over Fulham and Blackburn in the last week alone .
That showing of desire - or lack of - is what concerned and disappointed Bilic most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like they wanted it more , which isn ’ t the case , ” Bilic bemoaned .
“ We crumbled under the pressure .
Why we did it I really don ’ t know .
“ I tried to ease that pressure and tried to help them cope with the pressure but obviously this wasn ’ t good enough .
“ Of course the guys wanted it but we were blocked .
“ The last five games were the reason we were optimist and the reason why it was all positive , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , everything good and a good feeling and good position .
“ It was in our hands but when it mattered the most we didn ’ t turn up .
It can ’ t be the fact we didn ’ t want it .
It was frustrating .
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An emotional Slaven Bilic has all but resigned himself to the fact that West Brom are bound for the play-offs after the chastening defeat to Huddersfield Town on Friday night.
Albion’s seventh defeat of the season means that Brentford - on an eight-match winning streak - will have the opportunity to leapfrog them into the automatic promotion places behind already promoted Leeds United, when they take on Stoke on Saturday.
Bilic, who saw his side cancel out ex-Baggies loanee Chris Willock’s opener with a Dara O’Shea header before Emile Smith-Rowe sunk them late on, doesn’t anticipate that the rampant Bees will drop any points on offer between now and Wednesday and already has one eye on the play-off shoot-out.
“So what? I don’t expect that, to be fair. We must now get ready for QPR and play-offs,” Bilic admitted.
“It’s hard to talk about it tonight, At the end of the day we have two options. We can back up and feel sorry for ourselves, and think ‘oh my God this’, ‘oh my God that’ - to moan, to cry, to feel sorry for ourselves.
“We have a more difficult option. We can use this second chance, which thank God we get. It’s only a few games. Now we have to find it.
“Are we proper men? Are we a proper team? Proper characters? Or are we only good in the good times?”
Despite the positive messages coming out of the Albion camp since the well earned point at home to Fulham earlier this week, the group here didn’t at any point show signs that they were dealing adequately with the pressure.
From the moment that Willock opened the scoring and the Baggies were put onto the back foot, they showed a lack of cutting edge which has denied them wins over Fulham and Blackburn in the last week alone.
That showing of desire - or lack of - is what concerned and disappointed Bilic most.
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“From the outside it looked like they wanted it more, which isn’t the case,” Bilic bemoaned. “We crumbled under the pressure. Why we did it I really don’t know.
“I tried to ease that pressure and tried to help them cope with the pressure but obviously this wasn’t good enough.
“Of course the guys wanted it but we were blocked.
“The last five games were the reason we were optimist and the reason why it was all positive, because of our good form, good run, everything good and a good feeling and good position.
“It was in our hands but when it mattered the most we didn’t turn up. It can’t be the fact we didn’t want it. It was frustrating.”


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Albion were abject - and it's left fans to cheer on Stoke

West Brom no longer have their destiny in their own hands after a galling 2-1 defeat to battling Huddersfield Town left them needing snookers if they ’ re to achieve automatic promotion .
Albion saved what could potentially be their worst performance and result of the season for , until now , has been their largest test of the campaign - one they couldn ’ t afford to drop two points in , never mind three .
They got off to the worst possible start when former Albion loanee - because who else ?
- Chris Willock took advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ softly conceded free kick to fire the hosts in front .
Just before half time , there was a stroke of luck ; Matheus Pereira ’ s free kick was only parried by Jonas Lossl and Dara O ’ Shea was on hand to nod home the rebound from close range .
In the end , they succumbed to a counter attacking winner from the hosts , who opened up the Baggies all to easily .
Lewis O ’ Brien slipped in Arsenal loanee Emile Smith-Rowe , and he finished low past Sam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , knowing that even a win at The Hawthorns on Wednesday mightn ’ t now be enough to hold off the challenge of Brentford .
Here are the talking points from the evening .
This was without doubt one of Albion ’ s worst - if not the very worst - display in a season which has , until now , certainly had more ups than downs .
What a fixture to turn in such a performance , though .
Not a single figure connected with Albion - be that a player , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unaware of what was riding on this game .
The early goal that was conceded was so sloppy , so avoidable and really it set the tone for the pattern of play in which the first half would be played out .
Huddersfield , handed a freebie , buzzed around , were defending from the front , were tigerish from midfield and never allowed Albion to settle - that ’ s when you hoped that the Baggies might be able to use their extra quality and guile to get themselves back into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course it was him Of all the people to strike such a significant blow to Albion ’ s automatic promotion hopes , it just *had* to be Chris Willock .
The player who they brought back to England themselves last summer , but who was never deemed quite good enough to make the grade .
Upon completing that loan deal on deadline day last summer , Albion unwittingly set in motion a chain of events that led to a player , meant to aid Albion ’ s promotion cause , actually hindering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own luck , when he prodded home a loose ball after a defensive lapse .
That gave him the platform he needed ; from there , he terrorised Conor Townsend and was a constant thorn in Albion ’ s defensive side .
Along with Juninho Bacuna and Lewis O ’ Brien , Willock was a constant menace , playing like a man with a serious point to prove - something that perhaps explains it .
It shouldn ’ t have come to this , but Albion supporters around the world will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term foes Stoke City can do them a humongous favour in the Potteries tomorrow .
They welcome Brentford to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday lunch-time , needing a win for their own exploits but by securing one they ’ d inadvertently do Albion a huge turn .
They ’ ve won their last two home games against sides around them , but now it ’ s a very different opponent - the most in-form side in English league football .
The Bees , of course , will have smelt blood this evening and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that comes extra pressure to cash in on Albion ’ s slip up .
Messrs James McClean and James Chester , and the rest of those adorn red and white in that corner of the country - Albion , for a single day , are with you .
The aspect of this defeat that is the most sickening is that it was a defeat at all .
As the game wound down , with the Terriers seeing the game out rather comfortably against Albion who probed without any real venom in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the back with a rather simple through ball and neat finish .
That could prove to be more galling than anything else ; a point would have at least given themselves and Stoke some wriggle room as they rely on the Potters against the Bees .
Now , because of that late goal that sunk them , Albion are really crossing their fingers that Stoke - or Barnsley next week - can actually topple a side that have won eight on the spin .
That ’ s without taking into account Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park Rangers at The Hawthorns .

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West Brom no longer have their destiny in their own hands after a galling 2-1 defeat to battling Huddersfield Town left them needing snookers if they’re to achieve automatic promotion.
Albion saved what could potentially be their worst performance and result of the season for, until now, has been their largest test of the campaign - one they couldn’t afford to drop two points in, never mind three.
They got off to the worst possible start when former Albion loanee - because who else? - Chris Willock took advantage of some sloppy defending and goalkeeping from a softly conceded free kick to fire the hosts in front.
Just before half time, there was a stroke of luck; Matheus Pereira’s free kick was only parried by Jonas Lossl and Dara O’Shea was on hand to nod home the rebound from close range.
In the end, they succumbed to a counter attacking winner from the hosts, who opened up the Baggies all to easily. Lewis O’Brien slipped in Arsenal loanee Emile Smith-Rowe, and he finished low past Sam Johnstone.
Now Albion prepare for QPR, knowing that even a win at The Hawthorns on Wednesday mightn’t now be enough to hold off the challenge of Brentford.
Here are the talking points from the evening.
Abject
This was without doubt one of Albion’s worst - if not the very worst - display in a season which has, until now, certainly had more ups than downs.
What a fixture to turn in such a performance, though. Not a single figure connected with Albion - be that a player, supporter or member of staff - was unaware of what was riding on this game.
The early goal that was conceded was so sloppy, so avoidable and really it set the tone for the pattern of play in which the first half would be played out.
Huddersfield, handed a freebie, buzzed around, were defending from the front, were tigerish from midfield and never allowed Albion to settle - that’s when you hoped that the Baggies might be able to use their extra quality and guile to get themselves back into the encounter - but it never came.
Of course it was him
Of all the people to strike such a significant blow to Albion’s automatic promotion hopes, it just *had* to be Chris Willock.
The player who they brought back to England themselves last summer, but who was never deemed quite good enough to make the grade. Upon completing that loan deal on deadline day last summer, Albion unwittingly set in motion a chain of events that led to a player, meant to aid Albion’s promotion cause, actually hindering it.
Willock could barely have believed his own luck, when he prodded home a loose ball after a defensive lapse.
That gave him the platform he needed; from there, he terrorised Conor Townsend and was a constant thorn in Albion’s defensive side. Along with Juninho Bacuna and Lewis O’Brien, Willock was a constant menace, playing like a man with a serious point to prove - something that perhaps explains it.
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All Stoke ay we
It shouldn’t have come to this, but Albion supporters around the world will be hoping against hope that Midlands rivals and long-term foes Stoke City can do them a humongous favour in the Potteries tomorrow.
They welcome Brentford to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday lunch-time, needing a win for their own exploits but by securing one they’d inadvertently do Albion a huge turn.
They’ve won their last two home games against sides around them, but now it’s a very different opponent - the most in-form side in English league football.
The Bees, of course, will have smelt blood this evening and ought to be at it, but with that comes extra pressure to cash in on Albion’s slip up.
Messrs James McClean and James Chester, and the rest of those adorn red and white in that corner of the country - Albion, for a single day, are with you.
Killer goal
The aspect of this defeat that is the most sickening is that it was a defeat at all.
As the game wound down, with the Terriers seeing the game out rather comfortably against Albion who probed without any real venom in their attacks, they caught their visitors out at the back with a rather simple through ball and neat finish.
That could prove to be more galling than anything else; a point would have at least given themselves and Stoke some wriggle room as they rely on the Potters against the Bees.
Now, because of that late goal that sunk them, Albion are really crossing their fingers that Stoke - or Barnsley next week - can actually topple a side that have won eight on the spin.
That’s without taking into account Albion’s need to see off Queens Park Rangers at The Hawthorns.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Wolves discover asking price for Liverpool transfer target

Wolves continue to be linked with an ambitious summer move for Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie .
Earlier this month , CBS reported that Nuno Espirito Santo 's side were monitoring the United States international ahead of a potential summer move .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here And that 's now been backed up by ESPN , who name Wolves as one of six Premier League clubs keen on his signature .
Along with Wolves ; Liverpool , Everton , Newcastle United , Leicester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interest .
The report states Jurgen Klopp is a long-term admirer of McKennie , who has become a staple of the Bundesliga giants ' midfield in recent years .
Schalke are said to be demanding €25-30m for the 21-year-old , although it is suggested that the German club could be forced to sell for cheaper amid the uncertain financial climate .
It has been claimed that McKennie favours a move to the Premier League over other leagues .
He is also said to be prioritising clubs that will offer him a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pathway into the first team .

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Earlier this month, CBS reported that Nuno Espirito Santo's side were monitoring the United States international ahead of a potential summer move.
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And that's now been backed up by ESPN, who name Wolves as one of six Premier League clubs keen on his signature.
Along with Wolves; Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, Leicester City and Tottenham have all been credited with an interest.
The report states Jurgen Klopp is a long-term admirer of McKennie, who has become a staple of the Bundesliga giants' midfield in recent years.
Schalke are said to be demanding €25-30m for the 21-year-old, although it is suggested that the German club could be forced to sell for cheaper amid the uncertain financial climate.
It has been claimed that McKennie favours a move to the Premier League over other leagues.
He is also said to be prioritising clubs that will offer him a chance at regular football, with a clear pathway into the first team.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Aston Villa fans send this message after Leeds United promoted

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to Leeds United 's promotion to the Premier League tonight .
West Bromwich Albion 's 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town tonight now means only Brentford can catch Marcelo Bielsa 's side at the top of the Championship .
Albion could be overtaken by Brentford if they win at Stoke City tomorrow with Slaven Bilic 's side failing to take another step toward promotion of their own after two seasons out of the top flight .
Leeds have been out of the top flight since 2004 and have dropped into League One during that time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road has rejuvenated the club and after a near-miss in the play-offs last season they have clinched their return to the first division .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here And Villa fans have been reacting to tonight 's events .
On said : `` Fair play to them , they 'll give us loads of stick but for now it 's their time , we have to just take it Congratulations . ''
`` I reckon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season it would have been too early , '' another said .
`` The extra year together with Biesla will help them next season . ''
A third fan said : `` I know many Villa fans hate Leeds but it ’ s nice to see a club with a passionate fan base back where they belong . ''
`` Congratulations Leeds on being promoted , '' said another .
While a fifth fan added : `` A big club well supported great history . ''
`` Not a fan of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that deserve to be in the Premier League , '' said another .
`` Well done . ''

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to Leeds United's promotion to the Premier League tonight.
West Bromwich Albion's 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town tonight now means only Brentford can catch Marcelo Bielsa's side at the top of the Championship.
Albion could be overtaken by Brentford if they win at Stoke City tomorrow with Slaven Bilic's side failing to take another step toward promotion of their own after two seasons out of the top flight.
Leeds have been out of the top flight since 2004 and have dropped into League One during that time but Marcelo Bielsa's arrival at Elland Road has rejuvenated the club and after a near-miss in the play-offs last season they have clinched their return to the first division.
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And Villa fans have been reacting to tonight's events.
On said: "Fair play to them, they'll give us loads of stick but for now it's their time, we have to just take it Congratulations."
"I reckon, like us, if Leeds went up last season it would have been too early," another said. "The extra year together with Biesla will help them next season."
A third fan said: "I know many Villa fans hate Leeds but it’s nice to see a club with a passionate fan base back where they belong."
"Congratulations Leeds on being promoted," said another.
While a fifth fan added: "A big club well supported great history."
"Not a fan of them but they’re a proper club that deserve to be in the Premier League," said another. "Well done."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--West Brom fans send honest message as Leeds United win promotion

West Bromwich Albion fans have been reacting to their side 's 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town this evening .
Slaven Bilic 's side have suffered a damaging blow to their hopes of automatic promotion and the result has sent Leeds , a place above Albion in second , up to the Premier League .
The writing appeared to be on the wall early on when former Albion loanee Chris Willock scored just six minutes into the John Smith 's Stadium clash .
But the Baggies pulled it back through Dara O'Shea three minutes before half-time to put Bilic 's men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , they were n't able to find a decisive second goal and Arsenal loanee Emile Smith Rowe clinched it for Huddersfield by finishing off a fine move and slotting past Sam Johnstone .
Now Baggies fans are feeling down with Brentford at Stoke City tomorrow and able to go ahead of them with one match left to play with a draw at the bet365 Stadium .
`` All play-offs are n't we ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Just checking , we are confirmed in the play-offs , right ? ''
`` Well done Leeds we were n't good enough , '' another added .
A fifth fan said : `` I have nothing positive to say . ''
And another added : `` Premier League is overrated anyway !
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West Bromwich Albion fans have been reacting to their side's 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town this evening.
Slaven Bilic 's side have suffered a damaging blow to their hopes of automatic promotion and the result has sent Leeds, a place above Albion in second, up to the Premier League.
The writing appeared to be on the wall early on when former Albion loanee Chris Willock scored just six minutes into the John Smith's Stadium clash.
But the Baggies pulled it back through Dara O'Shea three minutes before half-time to put Bilic's men back on terms.
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However, they weren't able to find a decisive second goal and Arsenal loanee Emile Smith Rowe clinched it for Huddersfield by finishing off a fine move and slotting past Sam Johnstone.
Now Baggies fans are feeling down with Brentford at Stoke City tomorrow and able to go ahead of them with one match left to play with a draw at the bet365 Stadium.
"All play-offs aren't we?" one assked.
"Laughing stock," said another.
A third said: "Just checking, we are confirmed in the play-offs, right?"
"Well done Leeds we weren't good enough," another added.
A fifth fan said: "I have nothing positive to say."
And another added: "Premier League is overrated anyway!!


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Albion player ratings as sickening defeat offers Brentford chance

West Brom no longer have their destiny in their own hands after a galling 2-1 defeat to battling Huddersfield Town left them needing snookers if they ’ re to achieve automatic promotion .
Albion saved what could potentially be their worst performance and result of the season for , until now , has been their largest test of the campaign - one they couldn ’ t afford to drop two points in , never mind three .
They got off to the worst possible start when former Albion loanee - because who else ?
- Chris Willock took advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ softly conceded free kick to fire the hosts in front .
That gave Town , fighting relegation , the lead they craved and it certainly cajoled them as they got about their visitors ; Willock , Fraizer Campbell , Lewis O ’ Brien and Juninho Bacuna all caused problems in the Albion half .
Going forwards , the Baggies didn ’ t do enough , either ; Matt Phillips and Hal Robson-Kanu were peripheral figures , but just before half time - and with an enormous team talk from Bilic on the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Matheus Pereira ’ s free kick was only parried by Jonas Lossl and Dara O ’ Shea was on hand to nod home the rebound from close range .
In the second period Albion huffed and puffed , but never really ever looked like threatening the score-line again .
Bilic changed things up ; he brought on Charlie Austin , Callum Robinson , Filip Krovinovic and Kamil Grosicki , but no combination of attacking outlets could unlock the Terriers ’ determined back-line .
In the end , they succumbed to a counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened up the Baggies all to easily .
Lewis O ’ Brien slipped in Arsenal loanee Emile Smith-Rowe , and he finished low past Johnstone .
Now Albion prepare for QPR , knowing that even a win at The Hawthorns on Wednesday mightn ’ t now be enough to hold off the challenge of Brentford .
Here is how we rated the Albion players on a grim evening in Yorkshire .
Should have done better in dealing with the Willock goal , albeit in a crowded box , which involved the ball bouncing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shot at goal .
Johnstone ’ s indecision reared its head in the second half as he let a couple of dangerous free kicks flash by .
A rather needless free kick to concede that led to the opening goal , but he composed himself thereafter .
In the right place at the right time to draw Albion level at a crucial time .
Switched to left back to accommodate Furlong and threw himself into his work .
With the physical and lively pairing of Campbell and Willock lurking , Hegazi - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaky in the first half .
Handed the captain ’ s armband at the interval .
Was one of the more composed in the back-line after a harem scarem start , but like the rest of the defence was caught out at the death when chasing a winner .
Willock caused no end of problems early doors , and Townsend was the unfortunate defender who was tasked with taming him .
It was no easy task , with the winger playing like a man with a point to prove .
Couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d have liked against an energetic and motivated midfield that really caught Albion out from the first whistle .
As committed as ever but was sacrificed at the break .
He often approaches games in the same manner , coming across relaxed when others are playing at a higher intensity .
Here , though , he struggled to contain the determined pairing of Bacuna and O ’ Brien , and was rushed into making passes that didn ’ t come off .
Albion desperately needed more of a tempo and Sawyers was lacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his threat from the off , and crowded him out meaning that he couldn ’ t impact the game for Albion .
Should have had a penalty when he was floored in the box in an off-the-ball situation .
One dangerous delivery into the box was dealt with eventually by Lossl .
His set-piece deliveries failed to hit the spot until he put one in a dangerous area that Lossl only parried straight to O ’ Shea .
Generally speaking , he was lacking that spark which makes him so dangerous .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but still needs to cut the nonsense out .
Didn ’ t have any kind of impact on the first half at all as Albion channelled their attacks down the left .
Was withdrawn at the break with a booking to his name - the second time he 's been taken off at half time since the restart .
Toiled up top in a first half where the service was non-existent , but when the ball did come to him he didn ’ t make it stick .
Another player who picked up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the midfield , one of the brighter lights on a grim evening .
Pushed over to the left after a burst at the start of the second half .
Anonymous from thereon in .
Won a number of headers but wasn ’ t the attacking outlet down the right hand side that Bilic might ’ ve hoped for .
Brought little to the table in the final third .
Scuffed possibly Albion ’ s best chance after working an opening with Krovinovic and Pereira .

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West Brom no longer have their destiny in their own hands after a galling 2-1 defeat to battling Huddersfield Town left them needing snookers if they’re to achieve automatic promotion.
Albion saved what could potentially be their worst performance and result of the season for, until now, has been their largest test of the campaign - one they couldn’t afford to drop two points in, never mind three.
They got off to the worst possible start when former Albion loanee - because who else? - Chris Willock took advantage of some sloppy defending and goalkeeping from a softly conceded free kick to fire the hosts in front.
That gave Town, fighting relegation, the lead they craved and it certainly cajoled them as they got about their visitors; Willock, Fraizer Campbell, Lewis O’Brien and Juninho Bacuna all caused problems in the Albion half.
Going forwards, the Baggies didn’t do enough, either; Matt Phillips and Hal Robson-Kanu were peripheral figures, but just before half time - and with an enormous team talk from Bilic on the cards - there was a stroke of luck.
Matheus Pereira’s free kick was only parried by Jonas Lossl and Dara O’Shea was on hand to nod home the rebound from close range.
In the second period Albion huffed and puffed, but never really ever looked like threatening the score-line again. Bilic changed things up; he brought on Charlie Austin, Callum Robinson, Filip Krovinovic and Kamil Grosicki, but no combination of attacking outlets could unlock the Terriers’ determined back-line.
In the end, they succumbed to a counter attacking winner from the hosts, who opened up the Baggies all to easily. Lewis O’Brien slipped in Arsenal loanee Emile Smith-Rowe, and he finished low past Johnstone.
Now Albion prepare for QPR, knowing that even a win at The Hawthorns on Wednesday mightn’t now be enough to hold off the challenge of Brentford.
Here is how we rated the Albion players on a grim evening in Yorkshire.
Johnstone 4
Should have done better in dealing with the Willock goal, albeit in a crowded box, which involved the ball bouncing off him and giving his former teammate a shot at goal. Johnstone’s indecision reared its head in the second half as he let a couple of dangerous free kicks flash by.
O’Shea 6*
A rather needless free kick to concede that led to the opening goal, but he composed himself thereafter. In the right place at the right time to draw Albion level at a crucial time.
Switched to left back to accommodate Furlong and threw himself into his work.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Hegazi 4
With the physical and lively pairing of Campbell and Willock lurking, Hegazi - who was excellent against Fulham - looked shaky in the first half. Handed the captain’s armband at the interval.
Ajayi 5
Was one of the more composed in the back-line after a harem scarem start, but like the rest of the defence was caught out at the death when chasing a winner.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Townsend 4
Willock caused no end of problems early doors, and Townsend was the unfortunate defender who was tasked with taming him. It was no easy task, with the winger playing like a man with a point to prove.
Booked for running through Campbell.
Livermore 5
Couldn’t assert himself as effectively as he’d have liked against an energetic and motivated midfield that really caught Albion out from the first whistle. As committed as ever but was sacrificed at the break.
Sawyers 3
He often approaches games in the same manner, coming across relaxed when others are playing at a higher intensity. Here, though, he struggled to contain the determined pairing of Bacuna and O’Brien, and was rushed into making passes that didn’t come off. Albion desperately needed more of a tempo and Sawyers was lacking that zip.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Diangana 5
Huddersfield were alive to his threat from the off, and crowded him out meaning that he couldn’t impact the game for Albion. Should have had a penalty when he was floored in the box in an off-the-ball situation.
One dangerous delivery into the box was dealt with eventually by Lossl.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Pereira 5
His set-piece deliveries failed to hit the spot until he put one in a dangerous area that Lossl only parried straight to O’Shea. Generally speaking, he was lacking that spark which makes him so dangerous.
On the end of some rough treatment, but still needs to cut the nonsense out.
Phillips 3
Didn’t have any kind of impact on the first half at all as Albion channelled their attacks down the left. Was withdrawn at the break with a booking to his name - the second time he's been taken off at half time since the restart.
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Robson-Kanu 4
Toiled up top in a first half where the service was non-existent, but when the ball did come to him he didn’t make it stick. Another player who picked up a needless card.
Subs
Krovinovic (for Livermore HT) 6
Hurried Albion up in the midfield, one of the brighter lights on a grim evening.
Grosicki (for Phillips HT) 4
Pushed over to the left after a burst at the start of the second half. Anonymous from thereon in.
Furlong (for Townsend 59) 4
Won a number of headers but wasn’t the attacking outlet down the right hand side that Bilic might’ve hoped for.
Austin (for Robson-Kanu 59) 4
Brought little to the table in the final third.
Robinson (for Diangana 75)
Scuffed possibly Albion’s best chance after working an opening with Krovinovic and Pereira.
Subs not used: Bond, Bartley, Brunt, Harper
Huddersfield: Lossl, Chalobah, Toffolo, Stearman, Schindler, O’Brien, Bacuna (Grant 71), Hogg, King (Smith-Rowe 71), Willock (Kachunga 80), Campbell (Mounie 62)
Subs not used: Coleman, Pritchard, Stankovic, Brown, Duhaney
GOALS
Huddersfield - Willock 4, Smith-Rowe 86; Albion - O’Shea 42
The ref: John Brooks
Up next: QPR (h) - Wednesday 22 July (19:30 KO)


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Leeds United fans go wild as West Brom hand them promotion

West Brom 's promotion hopes have taken a hammer blow , after Slaven Bilic 's side were beaten 2-1 at Huddersfield Town .
Albion went into Friday night 's game knowing only a win would keep Brentford at bay , with their automatic promotion fate now out of their hands .
The result also confirmed that Leeds United will return to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years .
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Bilic 's men battled back and equalised with a controversial Dara O'Shea header .
Town 's players were incensed with the decision , with replays showing a number of Baggies attackers in offside positions .
And with the game seemingly heading for a draw , Emile Smith-Rowe struck a dagger through their promotion dreams with a well taken finish four minutes from time .
And while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has sparked wild scenes of jubilation from Leeds fans on social media : @ arw84 : Leeds promoted to Premier League .
It 's been a while but finally well deserved # lufc .
More for probably the best atmosphere and fan base in the english league @ neale_billy : VAMOS LEEDS CARAJO !
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I ’ m in tears .
16 years of pain .
Histon away , those years in league 1 .
All this pain is over @ gedge_hog : Thought it would feel less sweet when another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NO less sweet .
Not one bit .
@ PottsRory : Waiting 16 years for this to happen !
Come on

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West Brom's promotion hopes have taken a hammer blow, after Slaven Bilic's side were beaten 2-1 at Huddersfield Town.
Albion went into Friday night's game knowing only a win would keep Brentford at bay, with their automatic promotion fate now out of their hands.
The result also confirmed that Leeds United will return to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years.
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In a game they had to win, West Brom got off to the worst possible start when former loanee Chris Willock poked home the opener just minutes into the first-half.
Bilic's men battled back and equalised with a controversial Dara O'Shea header. Town's players were incensed with the decision, with replays showing a number of Baggies attackers in offside positions.
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And with the game seemingly heading for a draw, Emile Smith-Rowe struck a dagger through their promotion dreams with a well taken finish four minutes from time.
And while the result could heartbreaking ramifications for Albion, it has sparked wild scenes of jubilation from Leeds fans on social media:
@arw84: Leeds promoted to Premier League. It's been a while but finally well deserved #lufc . More for probably the best atmosphere and fan base in the english league
@AlldayLUFC: LEEDS UNITED ARE A PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM
@courtsjadee: 16 stressful years we’ve waited and it’s finally here
@neale_billy: VAMOS LEEDS CARAJO!!! I’m in tears. 16 years of pain. Histon away, those years in league 1. All this pain is over
@gedge_hog: Thought it would feel less sweet when another sides result clinches it. It feel NO less sweet. Not one bit.
@JimmJamm83: OMG OMG OMG OMG
@PottsRory: Waiting 16 years for this to happen! Come on
@lydiajaneeee: We are promoted OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG absolutely buzzing
@ brianenoschinos: Tears. Dont care.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Man charged as 'drugs and £40,000' uncovered in raid

A Black Country man has been charged with drug offences after £40,000 and a quantity of class A was allegedly discovered during a raid .
West Midlands Police said that Santokh Doal , of West Moorland Road in West Bromwich , was detained after two early-morning warrants at two addresses in the West Midlands on Thursday , July 16 .
The 33-year-old appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court on Friday , July 17 , and was bailed before his next appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday , August 14 .
A picture from the successful warrant shows a front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their way in .
Bundles of cash - which were placed in evidence bags - were also posted in the tweet .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told BlackCountryLive : `` Santokh Doal , of West Moorland Road in West Bromwich , has been charged with possession of a class A drug with intent to supply , possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property .
`` The 33-year-old appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today ( Friday , July 17 ) , where he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court on Friday , August 14 . ''

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A Black Country man has been charged with drug offences after £40,000 and a quantity of class A was allegedly discovered during a raid.
West Midlands Police said that Santokh Doal, of West Moorland Road in West Bromwich, was detained after two early-morning warrants at two addresses in the West Midlands on Thursday, July 16.
The 33-year-old appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 17, and was bailed before his next appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, August 14.
A picture from the successful warrant shows a front door smashed in half as officers forced their way in. Bundles of cash - which were placed in evidence bags - were also posted in the tweet.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told BlackCountryLive: "Santokh Doal, of West Moorland Road in West Bromwich, has been charged with possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.
"The 33-year-old appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (Friday, July 17), where he was bailed before his next appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, August 14."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Police probe recycling centre thefts including scrap and sink

Police are investigating alleged thefts of items from a Worcestershire recycling centre .
Officers say that people are sneaking into the Bonemill Waste Recycling Centre in Stourport-on-Severn out of hours and taking items - which they say are the property of the council once they 've been dumped .
A man in his 40s from Kidderminster was arrested on suspicion of theft after being stopped near Minster Road centre ‘ in possession a number of items including scrap metal , power tools and a kitchen sink ’ on Sunday , July 12 .
In the wake of this arrest West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a person who left ‘ an old games console and games in a Primark bag-for-life ’ at the Bonemill Waste Recycling Centre in Stourport-on-Severn last weekend ( Saturday July 11 or Sunday , July 12 ) .
Sergeant Malcolm Blythe of West Mercia Police said : “ The man was arrested and released under investigation .
However we would very much like to hear from anyone who deposited an old gaming console and games that were likely in a white Primark 'bag for life ' and probably discarded at the recycling centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself .
“ The centre suffers from trespassing out of hours with people stealing items of scrap and electrical equipment and yes , sometimes even the kitchen sink !
“ But while this may seem unimportant as it is ‘ rubbish ’ anyway , what many people may not be aware of is that the ownership of all items deposited to recycling are technically transferred to the council .
“ More importantly in terms of public health , there are very real safety concerns for people trespassing on the site as dangerous items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is why there are specialist staff to identify and deposit these items safely .
“ Anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously at or near the centre on 12 July around 8pm or can identify the games console , please call us on 101 and quote 0075i of 12 July 2020 .
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Police are investigating alleged thefts of items from a Worcestershire recycling centre.
Officers say that people are sneaking into the Bonemill Waste Recycling Centre in Stourport-on-Severn out of hours and taking items - which they say are the property of the council once they've been dumped.
A man in his 40s from Kidderminster was arrested on suspicion of theft after being stopped near Minster Road centre ‘in possession a number of items including scrap metal, power tools and a kitchen sink’ on Sunday, July 12.
In the wake of this arrest West Mercia Police have appealed for help to find a person who left ‘an old games console and games in a Primark bag-for-life’ at the Bonemill Waste Recycling Centre in Stourport-on-Severn last weekend (Saturday July 11 or Sunday, July 12).
Sergeant Malcolm Blythe of West Mercia Police said: “The man was arrested and released under investigation. However we would very much like to hear from anyone who deposited an old gaming console and games that were likely in a white Primark 'bag for life' and probably discarded at the recycling centre on Saturday 11 July or the Sunday itself.
“The centre suffers from trespassing out of hours with people stealing items of scrap and electrical equipment and yes, sometimes even the kitchen sink!
“But while this may seem unimportant as it is ‘rubbish’ anyway, what many people may not be aware of is that the ownership of all items deposited to recycling are technically transferred to the council.
“More importantly in terms of public health, there are very real safety concerns for people trespassing on the site as dangerous items and unseen chemicals can be present and that is why there are specialist staff to identify and deposit these items safely.
“Anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously at or near the centre on 12 July around 8pm or can identify the games console, please call us on 101 and quote 0075i of 12 July 2020.”