birminghammail--2020-01-21--The quirkiest gifts received last year by staff at Solihull Council are revealed

The quirkiest and most unexpected gifts received last year by staff at Solihull Council have been revealed .
A register requested by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) gives details of the items and entertainment that staff had received during 2019 .
Alcohol , chocolates and festive hampers feature prominently , alongside some slightly more unusual offerings .
Solihull Council 's chief executive Nick Page was invited to the red carpet launch of the most recent series of BBC drama Peaky Blinders .
The star-studded event - to mark the start of the show 's fifth series - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer , with writer and creator Steven Knight and cast members including Helen McCrory and Sophie Rundle among the guests .
The popular programme follows the lives and trials of the Shelby crime family during the early part of the 20th century .
Mr Page had attended the launch as a guest of the BBC and it was one of several events he was invited to during the course of the year .
He also declared invitations to the West Midlands CBI dinner at Birmingham 's ICC , the Solihull Chamber dinner at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solihull BID Awards at the Voco Hotel , on Warwick Road .
Staff at the Park View polling station , in Monkspath Hall Road , were surprised to receive a free delivery from a takeaway during last month 's General Election .
The `` unsolicited '' food from Wagamama - which specialises in Japanese cuisine - was dropped off on polling day ( December 12 ) .
After the team had sought advice from the chief executive Nick Page , who also acts as Solihull 's returning officer , they were told they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a member-of-staff from the managed growth team had got talking to an ice cream man in a Solihull park .
After asking what she did for the council , the vendor had commended her for her `` community works '' and offered her another flake for her ice cream - which she declined .
He then offered a pound discount - she had originally paid the full price of £2 for the treat .
She again declined but the seller was `` most insistent '' .
With a queue beginning to form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was easier `` just to take it and go than make an unnecessary scene . ''
Analysis of the register shows gifts came from a mix of individuals - a couple of families had bought gift cards for members of the social care team - and companies such as care or training providers .
A couple of items on the 2019 register were donated to good causes .
These included a bottle of wine presented by visitors from Main-Taunus-Kreis , Solihull 's twin town in Germany , which was handed to the Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food hamper from the Prince of Wales Nursing Home being given to a food bank .
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Around half of the declarations were in December , when staff received a flurry of Christmas gifts .
A Solihull Council spokesman said that under the Employees Code of Conduct and the Local Government Act , officers must declare `` receipt of any gifts and/or hospitalities received as a result of their employment with the council . ''
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The quirkiest and most unexpected gifts received last year by staff at Solihull Council have been revealed.
A register requested by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) gives details of the items and entertainment that staff had received during 2019.
Alcohol, chocolates and festive hampers feature prominently, alongside some slightly more unusual offerings.
Red carpet invitation to Peaky Blinders premiere
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Solihull Council's chief executive Nick Page was invited to the red carpet launch of the most recent series of BBC drama Peaky Blinders.
The star-studded event - to mark the start of the show's fifth series - took place at the Town Hall last summer, with writer and creator Steven Knight and cast members including Helen McCrory and Sophie Rundle among the guests.
The popular programme follows the lives and trials of the Shelby crime family during the early part of the 20th century.
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Mr Page had attended the launch as a guest of the BBC and it was one of several events he was invited to during the course of the year.
He also declared invitations to the West Midlands CBI dinner at Birmingham's ICC, the Solihull Chamber dinner at Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and the Solihull BID Awards at the Voco Hotel, on Warwick Road.
A takeaway from Wagamama
(Image: Graham Young)
Staff at the Park View polling station, in Monkspath Hall Road, were surprised to receive a free delivery from a takeaway during last month's General Election.
The "unsolicited" food from Wagamama - which specialises in Japanese cuisine - was dropped off on polling day (December 12).
After the team had sought advice from the chief executive Nick Page, who also acts as Solihull's returning officer, they were told they could accept the delivery.
And an ice-cream
In April, a member-of-staff from the managed growth team had got talking to an ice cream man in a Solihull park.
After asking what she did for the council, the vendor had commended her for her "community works" and offered her another flake for her ice cream - which she declined.
He then offered a pound discount - she had originally paid the full price of £2 for the treat.
She again declined but the seller was "most insistent". With a queue beginning to form behind her, the officer said it was easier "just to take it and go than make an unnecessary scene."
Other gifts
Analysis of the register shows gifts came from a mix of individuals - a couple of families had bought gift cards for members of the social care team - and companies such as care or training providers.
A couple of items on the 2019 register were donated to good causes.
These included a bottle of wine presented by visitors from Main-Taunus-Kreis, Solihull's twin town in Germany, which was handed to the Mayor's Charity, and part of a food hamper from the Prince of Wales Nursing Home being given to a food bank.
Around half of the declarations were in December, when staff received a flurry of Christmas gifts.
A Solihull Council spokesman said that under the Employees Code of Conduct and the Local Government Act, officers must declare "receipt of any gifts and/or hospitalities received as a result of their employment with the council."
This is done by completing a form and the contents are collated and kept on file by the council's audit department.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Piers Morgan's Chinese impression on GMB leaves viewers demanding sacking

Good Morning Britain viewers want Piers Morgan to be sacked over an 'offensive ' impression .
GMB fans tuning in on Tuesday , January 21 , were left furious and some were even calling for him to be sacked .
The controversial ITV1 daytime favourite presenter was left in hot water today after appearing to mock the Chinese language..
The 54-year-old had been speaking about the Queen 's eldest grandson Peter Phillips appearing in a TV advert for state milk in China when he made the odd comments .
Discussing the ad with co-host Susanna Reid , he exclaimed : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sake man ! ''
After rewatching the advert again , Piers described Peter as looking like Bill Murray in the advert before slamming him for `` exploiting '' his royal status , reports Mirror Online .
He added : `` At the next royal event , can you imagine Christmas at Sandringham is like - ' I 'm sorry your majesty , but I only drink yang yank yong ying ming milk . ''
As they aired the advert again , Piers said : `` Ok then - ching chang chong , ok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him : `` For God 's sake ... taking the mick out of languages is rather 1970s . ''
One viewer commented : `` Little bit offensive there Piers .
The 1970s called , they want their Chinese stereotype back .
Moron .
# gmb . ''
A third remarked : `` # twitterverse is gon na be coming for you @ piersmorgan # GMB # chinesemilkgate Get ready . ''
Another wrote : `` # GMB @ piersmorgan breaking too many rules , things are different in 2020 , you are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules @ itv @ GMB . ''
`` Did Piers Morgan seriously just mock Chinese people ?
# GMB , '' one questioned .
One fumed : `` Now that IS a RACIST thing that piers has just done TWICE !
!
!
!
# GMB . ''
Another remarked : `` Oh @ piersmorgan you 're digging yourself a hole man .
Why are you mocking the Chinese language on live tv ?
?
Tut tut # GMB . ''

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Good Morning Britain viewers want Piers Morgan to be sacked over an 'offensive' impression.
GMB fans tuning in on Tuesday, January 21, were left furious and some were even calling for him to be sacked.
The controversial ITV1 daytime favourite presenter was left in hot water today after appearing to mock the Chinese language..
The 54-year-old had been speaking about the Queen's eldest grandson Peter Phillips appearing in a TV advert for state milk in China when he made the odd comments.
Discussing the ad with co-host Susanna Reid, he exclaimed: "Oh Peter, for god's sake man!"
After rewatching the advert again, Piers described Peter as looking like Bill Murray in the advert before slamming him for "exploiting" his royal status, reports Mirror Online.
He added: "At the next royal event, can you imagine Christmas at Sandringham is like - 'I'm sorry your majesty, but I only drink yang yank yong ying ming milk."
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A frustrated Susanna Reid sighed: "Piers."
As they aired the advert again, Piers said: "Ok then - ching chang chong, ok I got it."
Susanna reprimanded him: "For God's sake... taking the mick out of languages is rather 1970s."
One viewer commented: "Little bit offensive there Piers. The 1970s called, they want their Chinese stereotype back. Moron. #gmb."
A third remarked: "#twitterverse is gonna be coming for you @piersmorgan #GMB #chinesemilkgate Get ready."
Another wrote: "#GMB @piersmorgan breaking too many rules, things are different in 2020, you are a dinosaur who needs to learn some new rules @itv @GMB."
"Did Piers Morgan seriously just mock Chinese people? #GMB," one questioned.
One fumed: "Now that IS a RACIST thing that piers has just done TWICE!!!! #GMB."
Another remarked: "Oh @piersmorgan you're digging yourself a hole man. Why are you mocking the Chinese language on live tv?? Tut tut #GMB."
A fan called: "Sack him! #ITV #ChingChongGate #GMB."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV


birminghammail--2020-01-21--ESL One Dota 2 Esports tournament returns to Arena Birmingham in 2020 - how to get tickets

Leading Esports teams from around the world will be heading to Arena Birmingham for the ESL One Dota 2 tournament in May .
ESL One takes place at Arena Birmingham - which will soon change its name to Utilita Arena Birmingham - from Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31 .
It is the third consecutive year that ESL One has brought its gaming tournament to Birmingham .
Tickets for ESL One Birmingham go on general sale from 3pm on Wednesday January 22 - starting from £39 from The Ticket Factory and you can get your tickets here .
Featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world , this secondary major competition will also feature four qualifiers , who compete by playing Dota 2 to win a share of the $ 300,000 prize .
There is also a prestigious trophy , in the shape of a huge goblet , that will be presented in a glamorous ceremony at the Grand Final .
ESL One will this year split the teams up into two groups of six with the bottom two teams in each group eliminated before the main event event starts .
Thousands of gamers and ESL fans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days in May .
Last year , fans watched on the edge of their seats as Team Secret won the Grand Final during Esports ESL One in Birmingham .
Tickets for ESL One Birmingham start from £39 from The Ticket Factory and go on general sale from 3pm on Wednesday January 22 .
You can get your tickets here .

Leading Esports teams from around the world will be heading to Arena Birmingham for the ESL One Dota 2 tournament in May.
ESL One takes place at Arena Birmingham - which will soon change its name to Utilita Arena Birmingham - from Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31.
It is the third consecutive year that ESL One has brought its gaming tournament to Birmingham.
Tickets for ESL One Birmingham start from £39 from The Ticket Factory and you can get your tickets here .
(Image: Getty Images)
Featuring eight of the top teams in the world, this secondary major competition will also feature four qualifiers, who compete by playing Dota 2 to win a share of the $300,000 prize.
There is also a prestigious trophy, in the shape of a huge goblet, that will be presented in a glamorous ceremony at the Grand Final.
ESL One will this year split the teams up into two groups of six with the bottom two teams in each group eliminated before the main event event starts.
Thousands of gamers and ESL fans are set to fill the arena over three days in May.
Last year, fans watched on the edge of their seats as Team Secret won the Grand Final during Esports ESL One in Birmingham.
Tickets for ESL One Birmingham start from £39 from The Ticket Factory and go on general sale from 3pm on Wednesday January 22. You can get your tickets here .


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Fraudster swindled dementia-hit uncle out of £100,000 and spent it on adult entertainment and online

Fraudster swindled dementia-hit uncle out of £100,000 and spent it on adult entertainment and online dating

A 'greedy ' dad-of-five swindled his dementia-hit uncle out of £100,000 .
And the brazen nephew then went on to blow the cash on adult entertainment - and online dating .
Simon Handley 's uncle was left £52,000 in arrears when he died .
The fraudster and his mum took charge of his uncle 's finances under a power of attorney after he was diagnosed with dementia and went to live at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home .
But the 50-year-old looted tens of thousands of pounds from the account and splurged £5,359 on dating sites and other entertainment , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the care home fees from October 2017 leaving his uncle £52,000 in arrears when he passed away in January 2019 .
Handley would get his elderly mother , who had cataracts , to sign blank cheques and pocketed £81,700 .
And he also gave £14,000 to a friend , Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court reports .
Prosecutor Fiona Cortese said : `` His uncle was a resident of Bradwell Hall Nursing Home from November 2013 as he was no longer able to care for himself after suffering a stroke in July 2013 .
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorney allowing his nephew , the defendant , and the defendant 's mum to act on his behalf for his financial affairs .
`` In August 2014 the defendant 's uncle was then diagnosed with dementia .
When he first moved to the care home it was fully funded , but in May 2015 he was required to pay towards the cost .
`` The invoices were sent and the defendant paid them .
In May 2016 he then needed to pay the full cost for his uncle 's stay which was £795 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this but after October 2017 no further payments were made and the arrears increased .
`` In June 2018 a county court letter was sent to the defendant 's mother saying her brother was £30,000 in arrears and went to visit the care home as she did n't know why this was as the defendant was looking after his uncle 's bank account .
`` The proceedings were suspended until the uncle 's death on January 30 last year and he was £52,000 in debt .
During the period July 21 , 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were signed from his uncle 's bank account to the defendant totalling £81,700 .
`` £14,000 was given to the defendant 's friend and he also spent £5,359 on adult entertainment and online dating .
There were also over drawn bank charges of £117 .
A total loss of £101,628 .
`` The defendant 's mother has poor eyesight and said she could n't remember signing the cheques and said she would n't have signed any made out to the defendant .
`` In interview the defendant said the care home costs were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncle 's home .
He said he did n't realise his mum had stopped paying the care home .
`` He said he used some of his uncle 's money for car insurance and admitted sending cheques to friends signed by his mum .
He knew he did n't have permission to spend his uncle 's money this way and admitted spending it when he had been running out of money .
`` There is nothing similar on his record . ''
Handley , of Warwick Street , Chesterton , admitted fraud and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Noble , mitigating , said : `` It is a very serious case .
It may be he did n't realise how serious at the time but he does now .
He gave £14,000 to his friend , who was someone he simply wished to help .
It was not his money to help her with .
`` I do n't know what he 's done with the cheques that he put into his own account .
There is clearly a problem with online dating and he spends a lot of his £1,400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases are heard in a magistrates ' court .
The magistrates are usually people who live in the local community , sometimes called justices of the peace .
There are usually three magistrates who are supported by a legally trained advisor .
Sometimes cases are tried by one magistrate , called a district judge , who is a lawyer .
Magistrates ' courts are not as formal as the Crown Court , the magistrates do not wear wigs and only the ushers ( court officials who keep everything running smoothly ) wear black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Crown Court .
There are three situations where a case may be 'tried ' at the Crown Court : • Cases where the defendant ( the person accused of the crime ) has asked to have his case tried by a jury • Magistrates may send a case to the Crown Court if they feel they do not have the power to set a sentence as severe as the crime deserves Cases at the Crown Court are tried by a jury .
These are 12 people from the general public who listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decide if the defendant is guilty of the crime .
The judge decides on matters of law during the trial , such as whether certain evidence is allowed to be presented .
The judge also makes sure the trial proceeds in a fair way .
At the end of the trial if the defendant is found guilty the judge decides the sentence for the crime ( for example how long the defendant must spend in prison ) .
`` His relationship with his wife and five children broke down in 2006 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since then .
He tells me he keeps an allotment and sees friends there and of course he works , but I suspect he 's rather isolated in terms of relationships .
`` He says he was drinking excessively at the time . ''
Sentencing Handley , Judge Paul Glenn told him : `` This was a particularly vulnerable victim due to age and mental capacity and two other victims include your mother and the nursing home .
`` This was an act of greed . ''

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A 'greedy' dad-of-five swindled his dementia-hit uncle out of £100,000.
And the brazen nephew then went on to blow the cash on adult entertainment - and online dating.
Simon Handley's uncle was left £52,000 in arrears when he died.
The fraudster and his mum took charge of his uncle's finances under a power of attorney after he was diagnosed with dementia and went to live at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home.
But the 50-year-old looted tens of thousands of pounds from the account and splurged £5,359 on dating sites and other entertainment, reports StokeonTrentLive.
The dad-of-five also stopped paying the care home fees from October 2017 leaving his uncle £52,000 in arrears when he passed away in January 2019.
Handley would get his elderly mother, who had cataracts, to sign blank cheques and pocketed £81,700.
And he also gave £14,000 to a friend, Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court reports.
Prosecutor Fiona Cortese said: "His uncle was a resident of Bradwell Hall Nursing Home from November 2013 as he was no longer able to care for himself after suffering a stroke in July 2013.
"In June 2014 he signed a letter of attorney allowing his nephew, the defendant, and the defendant's mum to act on his behalf for his financial affairs.
"In August 2014 the defendant's uncle was then diagnosed with dementia. When he first moved to the care home it was fully funded, but in May 2015 he was required to pay towards the cost.
"The invoices were sent and the defendant paid them. In May 2016 he then needed to pay the full cost for his uncle's stay which was £795 a week. He continued to pay this but after October 2017 no further payments were made and the arrears increased.
"In June 2018 a county court letter was sent to the defendant's mother saying her brother was £30,000 in arrears and went to visit the care home as she didn't know why this was as the defendant was looking after his uncle's bank account.
"The proceedings were suspended until the uncle's death on January 30 last year and he was £52,000 in debt. During the period July 21, 2016 to April 20, 2018 35 cheques were signed from his uncle's bank account to the defendant totalling £81,700.
"£14,000 was given to the defendant's friend and he also spent £5,359 on adult entertainment and online dating. There were also over drawn bank charges of £117. A total loss of £101,628.
"The defendant's mother has poor eyesight and said she couldn't remember signing the cheques and said she wouldn't have signed any made out to the defendant.
"In interview the defendant said the care home costs were first covered by the sale of his uncle's home. He said he didn't realise his mum had stopped paying the care home.
"He said he used some of his uncle's money for car insurance and admitted sending cheques to friends signed by his mum. He knew he didn't have permission to spend his uncle's money this way and admitted spending it when he had been running out of money.
"There is nothing similar on his record."
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Handley, of Warwick Street, Chesterton, admitted fraud and was jailed for 32 months.
Hamish Noble, mitigating, said: "It is a very serious case. It may be he didn't realise how serious at the time but he does now. He gave £14,000 to his friend, who was someone he simply wished to help. It was not his money to help her with.
"I don't know what he's done with the cheques that he put into his own account. There is clearly a problem with online dating and he spends a lot of his £1,400 monthly wage on this.
Type of courts Magistrates' court Most criminal cases are heard in a magistrates' court. The magistrates are usually people who live in the local community, sometimes called justices of the peace. There are usually three magistrates who are supported by a legally trained advisor. Sometimes cases are tried by one magistrate, called a district judge, who is a lawyer. Magistrates' courts are not as formal as the Crown Court, the magistrates do not wear wigs and only the ushers (court officials who keep everything running smoothly) wear black gowns. Crown Court Some cases are heard in the Crown Court. There are three situations where a case may be 'tried' at the Crown Court: Serious crimes Cases where the defendant (the person accused of the crime) has asked to have his case tried by a jury Magistrates may send a case to the Crown Court if they feel they do not have the power to set a sentence as severe as the crime deserves Cases at the Crown Court are tried by a jury. These are 12 people from the general public who listen to the evidence presented during the trial and decide if the defendant is guilty of the crime. The judge decides on matters of law during the trial, such as whether certain evidence is allowed to be presented. The judge also makes sure the trial proceeds in a fair way. At the end of the trial if the defendant is found guilty the judge decides the sentence for the crime (for example how long the defendant must spend in prison).
"His relationship with his wife and five children broke down in 2006 and has had no contact with his children since then. He tells me he keeps an allotment and sees friends there and of course he works, but I suspect he's rather isolated in terms of relationships.
"He says he was drinking excessively at the time."
Sentencing Handley, Judge Paul Glenn told him: "This was a particularly vulnerable victim due to age and mental capacity and two other victims include your mother and the nursing home.
"This was an act of greed."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Safe forced open as burglars raid The Travel Bureau near Wolverhampton

A safe was forced open and cash was swiped during a daring raid at a travel agency near Wolverhampton .
@ @ @ @ @ gained access to Travel Bureau in High Street , Wombourne , between 5.30pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
Once inside , they forced open the safe containing cash before fleeing @ @ @ @ @ off by police as investigations got under way , a spokesman for the force confirmed @ @ @ @ @ urged to call police , quoting log number 102 of January 21 .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ called to a report of a burglary at Travel Bureau on High Street in Wombourne @ @ @ @ @ this morning ( January 21 ) .
`` It is believed to have happened at @ @ @ @ @ ( January 20 ) and 7.30am this morning ( January 21 ) .
`` Entry @ @ @ @ @ and a safe containing cash was taken .
`` An investigation is under way and @ @ @ @ @ 101 quoting incident number 102 of 21 January .

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A safe was forced open and cash was swiped during a daring raid at a travel agency near Wolverhampton.
Staffordshire Police said the raiders gained access to Travel Bureau in High Street, Wombourne, between 5.30pm on Monday, January 20 and 7.30am this morning.
Once inside, they forced open the safe containing cash before fleeing.
The shop was taped off by police as investigations got under way, a spokesman for the force confirmed.
Anyone with information is urged to call police, quoting log number 102 of January 21.
A spokesman added: "Officers were called to a report of a burglary at Travel Bureau on High Street in Wombourne at just after half 7 this morning (January 21).
"It is believed to have happened at some point between 5.30pm yesterday (January 20) and 7.30am this morning (January 21).
"Entry to the premises was forced and a safe containing cash was taken.
"An investigation is under way and anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident number 102 of 21 January.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anomyously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Pensioner with dementia storms UK charts with cover of Frank Sinatra's My Way

A pensioner with dementia has stormed the UK download charts with her cover of Frank Sinatra ’ s My Way - beating Ed Sheeran , Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande .
Margaret Mackie , 83 , lives in a care home and while she struggles to remember names , she stunned residents with a word-perfect rendition at the Christmas party .
A video of her performance with home worker Jamie Lee Morely , 31 , went viral - so he decided to record the tune professionally and release it as a single .
The song , which raises money for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now sitting at number five in the Amazon best seller chart - above Lewis Capaldi and Dua Lipa .
In the iTunes Top 40 UK Pop Songs chart Margaret and Jamie are at number 27 - beating Ed Sheeran , Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande .
Margaret said : `` It is just amazing .
I feel so happy about everything .
It 's great we can raise all this money for charity . ''
Proud Jamie , a singer , added : `` It was the first time that she 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like she had done it a hundred times before .
`` She 's got such an amazing voice .
`` The fact that she can do that while living with dementia is mind blowing .
It 's just crazy .
`` It 's like the music is the therapy for her .
You just see the change of the look in her face when she starts singing or she hears music that she likes .
You can just see it in her .
`` Music is my passion .
It can change your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly the same .
`` She comes alive when she sings and she looks so happy , it is beautiful to see .
`` It is the power of music and proves how amazing it can be for people . ''
Margaret moved into Northcare Suites Edinburgh care home just weeks after it opened last September , and Jamie said she is always singing and dancing .
Jamie , who is also a part-time singer , was asked to arrange the Christmas show for the residents and asked Margaret to join him for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You never know how they are going to react .
`` She is living with dementia .
All I knew was that she loves music and we always sing My Way together and I just thought it would be a great moment .
`` My granddad passed away - he had Alzheimers and that was his favourite song so it had a connection to all of us .
`` I just wanted to enjoy the moment with her and get her up there , and she sang every word absolutely amazingly .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place was in tears .
`` Everyone just burst into tears - she stole the show .
`` The response was unreal .
The whole place was crying , we got a standing ovation , everyone was clapping .
Everyone was blown away . ''
It was filmed by her daughter Mairi Hunter , 55 , who put it on social media and within 24 hours it had gone viral .
They headed into the studio in December and Jamie said it took just 45 minutes and two takes to record .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it fascinates me how amazing music makes her feel .
`` She becomes a different person .
It 's just incredible .
`` She has definitely got the music in her blood .
`` It 's so refreshing to see someone living with dementia acting the way she does .
`` She is an inspiration to so many people - especially me !
I just love her . ''

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A pensioner with dementia has stormed the UK download charts with her cover of Frank Sinatra’s My Way - beating Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
Margaret Mackie, 83, lives in a care home and while she struggles to remember names, she stunned residents with a word-perfect rendition at the Christmas party.
A video of her performance with home worker Jamie Lee Morely, 31, went viral - so he decided to record the tune professionally and release it as a single.
The song, which raises money for Alzheimer's Society and Dementia UK, is now sitting at number five in the Amazon best seller chart - above Lewis Capaldi and Dua Lipa.
In the iTunes Top 40 UK Pop Songs chart Margaret and Jamie are at number 27 - beating Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
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Margaret said: "It is just amazing. I feel so happy about everything. It's great we can raise all this money for charity."
Proud Jamie, a singer, added: "It was the first time that she'd been in the studio, but was like she had done it a hundred times before.
"She's got such an amazing voice.
"The fact that she can do that while living with dementia is mind blowing. It's just crazy.
"It's like the music is the therapy for her. You just see the change of the look in her face when she starts singing or she hears music that she likes. You can just see it in her.
"Music is my passion. It can change your mood instantly and with her it's exactly the same.
"She comes alive when she sings and she looks so happy, it is beautiful to see.
"It is the power of music and proves how amazing it can be for people."
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Margaret moved into Northcare Suites Edinburgh care home just weeks after it opened last September, and Jamie said she is always singing and dancing.
Jamie, who is also a part-time singer, was asked to arrange the Christmas show for the residents and asked Margaret to join him for a duet.
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He said: "You never know how they are going to react.
"She is living with dementia. All I knew was that she loves music and we always sing My Way together and I just thought it would be a great moment.
"My granddad passed away - he had Alzheimers and that was his favourite song so it had a connection to all of us.
"I just wanted to enjoy the moment with her and get her up there, and she sang every word absolutely amazingly.
"The whole audience erupted. The whole place was in tears.
"Everyone just burst into tears - she stole the show.
"The response was unreal. The whole place was crying, we got a standing ovation, everyone was clapping. Everyone was blown away."
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It was filmed by her daughter Mairi Hunter, 55, who put it on social media and within 24 hours it had gone viral.
They headed into the studio in December and Jamie said it took just 45 minutes and two takes to record.
He said: "For someone with dementia, it fascinates me how amazing music makes her feel.
"She becomes a different person. It's just incredible.
"She has definitely got the music in her blood.
(Image: Daily Record)
"It's so refreshing to see someone living with dementia acting the way she does.
"She is an inspiration to so many people - especially me! I just love her."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Driver 'travelled wrong way on M6 toll road - as they didn't have correct money' to get through'

Officers said a driver was found travelling the wrong way along the M6 – because they reportedly did n't have the `` correct payment method '' .
The Central Motorway Policing Group said a motorist had 'reversed out of the bay and travelled the wrong way up the carriageway ' during a 'dangerous ' manoeuvre on Tuesday , January 21 .
One person , who has not been named , has since been taken into custody , the force said .
Officers from Central Motorway Policing Group said : `` Not having the correct payment method for M6 Toll Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling the wrong way along the carriageway . ''
`` Unbelievably dangerous driving and putting other road users at risk , '' they added .
One person asked on social media : `` Unbelievable !
!
However , what is the correct procedure when unable to pay . ''
While another replied : `` Press intercom and speak to someone and they sort it for you to pay at a later date or a fine lol . ''
There are three payment options : They also accept cash in attended lanes I joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do ?
You will need to proceed until you reach a toll plaza , where you will still have to pay the toll charge , but you can also ask a member of staff for directions to help you as you exit the motorway .
What happens if I choose a lane that doesn ’ t accept my chosen payment method ?
If you accidentally enter the wrong lane , continue towards the exit barrier , stop and press the call for assistance button located on the booth .
We are here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take me on the M6toll to a destination when I could have used local roads ?
If you ’ re using a satnav and haven ’ t opted to avoid toll roads , it is likely to send you on our road because it is the quickest route to your destination .
To be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area , join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group .

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Officers said a driver was found travelling the wrong way along the M6 – because they reportedly didn't have the "correct payment method".
The Central Motorway Policing Group said a motorist had 'reversed out of the bay and travelled the wrong way up the carriageway' during a 'dangerous' manoeuvre on Tuesday, January 21.
One person, who has not been named, has since been taken into custody, the force said.
Officers from Central Motorway Policing Group said: "Not having the correct payment method for M6 Toll Road, reversing out of the bay and travelling the wrong way along the carriageway."
"Unbelievably dangerous driving and putting other road users at risk," they added.
One person asked on social media: "Unbelievable!! However, what is the correct procedure when unable to pay."
While another replied: "Press intercom and speak to someone and they sort it for you to pay at a later date or a fine lol."
M6 toll - your questions answered
How do I pay?
There are three payment options:
M6toll TAG ( electronic pre-payment method ). Card (credit and debit cards or fuel cards). Contactless card accepted
They also accept cash in attended lanes
I joined the M6toll by mistake. What do I do?
You will need to proceed until you reach a toll plaza, where you will still have to pay the toll charge, but you can also ask a member of staff for directions to help you as you exit the motorway.
What happens if I choose a lane that doesn’t accept my chosen payment method?
If you accidentally enter the wrong lane, continue towards the exit barrier, stop and press the call for assistance button located on the booth. We are here to help.
Why did my satnav take me on the M6toll to a destination when I could have used local roads?
If you’re using a satnav and haven’t opted to avoid toll roads, it is likely to send you on our road because it is the quickest route to your destination.
To be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Jonathan Kodjia sends parting message to Aston Villa after Dean Smith dig

Jonathan Kodjia has posted an emotional farewell to the Aston Villa fans , days after Dean Smith claimed he 'was n't up to standard ' .
The Ivorian completed his exit with Qatar club Al-Gharafa confirming the transfer on Monday night .
The move marks the end of a three-and-a-half year stay at the club that saw him score 29 league goals .
Upon his exit , Villa boss Smith suggested that the move was sanctioned after he felt he had not reached the 'minimum standards ' to be a Premier League player .
He said : `` Because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my opinion .
He had n't got to the level of fitness that , for me , was required for the Premier League .
That 's the minimum standard to play Premier League football . ''
Kodjia posted a message on Twitter on Tuesday thanking the fans for their support during his time at the club .
The Tweet read : `` Thanks for the support from day 1 .
I really enjoyed playing for @ AVFCOfficial it was a real honour .
I hope you feel I wore the shirt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to every single one of you would be enough to show you my appreciation .
All the best .
4ever Claret & Blue . ''
Meanwhile , Mbwana Samatta has came the other way , after sealing an £8.5m deal from Genk .
He will be unavailable for the Premier League clash with Watford on Tuesday night , with Smith facing the prospect of lining up without a striker for the third , straight game .

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Jonathan Kodjia has posted an emotional farewell to the Aston Villa fans, days after Dean Smith claimed he 'wasn't up to standard'.
The Ivorian completed his exit with Qatar club Al-Gharafa confirming the transfer on Monday night.
The move marks the end of a three-and-a-half year stay at the club that saw him score 29 league goals.
Upon his exit, Villa boss Smith suggested that the move was sanctioned after he felt he had not reached the 'minimum standards' to be a Premier League player.
He said: "Because he wasn't up to the standard, in my opinion. He hadn't got to the level of fitness that, for me, was required for the Premier League. That's the minimum standard to play Premier League football."
Kodjia posted a message on Twitter on Tuesday thanking the fans for their support during his time at the club.
The Tweet read: "Thanks for the support from day 1. I really enjoyed playing for @AVFCOfficial it was a real honour. I hope you feel I wore the shirt with pride. No amount of thank you to every single one of you would be enough to show you my appreciation. All the best. 4ever Claret & Blue."
He quickly followed that up with a lengthy Instagram message: “A, page turns for all, for Aston Villa , for the Villans and for me, after four intense seasons from which we will remember many positive things, in 2016 my debut at Villa park and achievements.
“Three championships seasons and the beginning of the premier league season. Beyond the titles and the adventures that lasted almost four years, the people I met and this experience will forever leave incredible mark in my heart , that is why I can only thank you all:
“I would like to thank the President who showed me his support and his honesty at all times.
“Thank you to the technical staff, without whom the team could not have completed these magnificent seasons. We are fortunate to be able to count on high quality stewards, coach , physiotherapists, doctors, physical trainers and masseurs, who have enabled all the players to evolve in serenity. And thank you to the security and rescue service for their reliability.
“Thanks to supporters of Aston Villa Whether you are Villans, club subscribers or occasional spectators, you played a vital role in my progress . During the week or the weekend, you knew how to respond present and give a voice whatever the result of the game you attended.
“You had supported me since the first day in both good and bad times with the players with whom I worked and who we had made the club progress and who helped us to progress too.
“Thank you to my family, and all the people and professionals who accompanied me on this path.
“After this great experience in birmingham city which welcomed me so well and in this club Aston Villa which will not stop growing, I left Villa Park , a void behind but with a magical experience.
“I am preparing for a new challenge while staying Villans , I shout a very strong go Villans!!! Let the new adventure begins in Al Gharafa.”
Meanwhile, Mbwana Samatta has came the other way, after sealing an £8.5m deal from Genk. He will be unavailable for the Premier League clash with Watford on Tuesday night, with Smith facing the prospect of lining up without a striker for the third, straight game.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Cocaine poisoning is soaring across Birmingham with over 100 rushed to hospital

A rising number of people in Birmingham are ending up in hospital after overdosing on cocaine .
Statistics released by NHS England show that there were around 110 cases of cocaine poisoning recorded in Birmingham hospitals in 2018/19 .
That was up from around 85 in 2017-18 and 2016-17 .
The statistics also show a rise in people being hospitalised for mental and behavioural disorders linked to cocaine .
There were roughly 245 admissions in Birmingham in 2018/19 .
That was up from around 225 the year before , but was lower than the 265 recorded in 2016-17 .
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misuse charity Change Grow Live said : ” The rise in cocaine poisonings is consistent with year-on-year increases in the purity and availability of cocaine in the UK .
“ At the same time , we are witnessing an increased awareness of the harms of cocaine use , including its mental and behavioural side-effects .
In this context , it is more important than ever for individuals concerned about their or someone else ’ s cocaine use to seek help from local professionals .
“ This can be as simple as talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug and alcohol treatment service.
” Figures are rounded to the nearest five for each local authority in order to protect patient confidentiality .
Separate statistics from the Crime Survey for England and Wales show that cocaine use has reached a record high across the country .
Some 2.9 % of 16 to 59 year olds - an estimated 976,000 people - reported that they had used the powder form of the drug in the past year in 2018/19 - up from 2.7 % the year before and a low of 1.9 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of cocaine poisoning in 2018-19 - the highest figure since at least 2007-08 .
That was up 11 % on 2017/18 .
People aged 20-29 were the most likely to be hospitalised after overdosing - making up 35 % of admissions .
That was followed by 30-39 year olds ( 33 % ) , 40-49 year olds ( 16 % ) and 10-19 year olds ( 7 % ) .
There were also six people over the age of ninety hospitalised with cocaine poisoning , as were three people under the age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admissions for cocaine-related mental and behavioral disorders has also increased in recent years .
There were 25 cases for every 100,000 people in England last year .
That was up from 22.9 in 2017/18 , 19.8 in 2016/17 , and 18.1 in 2015/16 .

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A rising number of people in Birmingham are ending up in hospital after overdosing on cocaine.
Statistics released by NHS England show that there were around 110 cases of cocaine poisoning recorded in Birmingham hospitals in 2018/19.
That was up from around 85 in 2017-18 and 2016-17.
The statistics also show a rise in people being hospitalised for mental and behavioural disorders linked to cocaine.
There were roughly 245 admissions in Birmingham in 2018/19.
That was up from around 225 the year before, but was lower than the 265 recorded in 2016-17.
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Dr Prun Bijral, Medical Director at substance misuse charity Change Grow Live said: ”The rise in cocaine poisonings is consistent with year-on-year increases in the purity and availability of cocaine in the UK.
“At the same time, we are witnessing an increased awareness of the harms of cocaine use, including its mental and behavioural side-effects. In this context, it is more important than ever for individuals concerned about their or someone else’s cocaine use to seek help from local professionals.
“This can be as simple as talking to your GP or dropping into your local drug and alcohol treatment service.”
Figures are rounded to the nearest five for each local authority in order to protect patient confidentiality.
Separate statistics from the Crime Survey for England and Wales show that cocaine use has reached a record high across the country.
Some 2.9% of 16 to 59 year olds - an estimated 976,000 people - reported that they had used the powder form of the drug in the past year in 2018/19 - up from 2.7% the year before and a low of 1.9% in 2012.
English hospitals saw 4,341 cases of cocaine poisoning in 2018-19 - the highest figure since at least 2007-08.
That was up 11% on 2017/18.
People aged 20-29 were the most likely to be hospitalised after overdosing - making up 35% of admissions.
That was followed by 30-39 year olds (33%), 40-49 year olds (16%) and 10-19 year olds (7%).
There were also six people over the age of ninety hospitalised with cocaine poisoning, as were three people under the age of ten.
The rate of hospital admissions for cocaine-related mental and behavioral disorders has also increased in recent years.
There were 25 cases for every 100,000 people in England last year.
That was up from 22.9 in 2017/18, 19.8 in 2016/17, and 18.1 in 2015/16.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--The scary reason drivers should always fill cars up to the top at petrol stations

Failing to fill a car fuel tank to capacity could cause a vehicle to suddenly breakdown while travelling over 70mph .
Motorists who only put in a small amount of fuel risk the engine becoming clogged and eventually blocked leading to a vehicle suddenly seizing on the motorway .
This awful incident was experienced by an Express reader last year , who admitted to only adding £20 of petrol each time they refuelled their car .
This damaged the car ’ s fuel filler which became clogged with sediments which fell to the bottom of the tank causing it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The road user managed to move the car over to the hard shoulder to a safe stop but is a prime example of how a common mistake can lead to catastrophe , LincolnshireLive reports .
Motorists have been warned to never drive their car on on a low tank or ‘ fumes ' and always make sure they have good quality petrol in the tank .
Oil deposits and bad quality petrol always falls to the bottom of a fuel tank and should not be pumped around the vehicle for a prolonged period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel filler which could overheat the fuel pump and cause damage to a car .
A clogged engine will cause the car to quickly cut out which could cause a major road accident .
Fuel pump repairs can costs up to £200 but s could spiral depending on the size of the vehicle .
Larger cars could see prices top £500 .
According to Confused.com , diesel cars have an engine system which shuts down before a car completely runs out of fuel .
However , this feature does not exist in petrol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website urged motorists not to drive on a low tank if they wished to avoid any car issues .
It said : “ Consistently driving your car on low fuel can cause a number of internal issues for your vehicle over time .
Petrol in an empty fuel tank can collect debris that has built up over time and when this is pumped through your vehicle it can clog up various components such as your fuel pump and filter .
`` A low tank can also lead to the vehicle pumping air , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel pump and other components that require fuel to function.
” Cold winter weather makes it even more important cars are filled with a substantial amount of fuel at all times .
During cold weather , water vapour could turn into condensation and cause devastating consequences for your vehicle .
Water condensation can get into a car through the car ’ s empty fuel lines and can prevent any petrol or diesel from reaching your engine .
This could cause your car to not start at all or could cause efficiency problems on @ @ @

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Failing to fill a car fuel tank to capacity could cause a vehicle to suddenly breakdown while travelling over 70mph.
Motorists who only put in a small amount of fuel risk the engine becoming clogged and eventually blocked leading to a vehicle suddenly seizing on the motorway.
This awful incident was experienced by an Express reader last year, who admitted to only adding £20 of petrol each time they refuelled their car. This damaged the car’s fuel filler which became clogged with sediments which fell to the bottom of the tank causing it to cut out while travelling at 70mph.
The road user managed to move the car over to the hard shoulder to a safe stop but is a prime example of how a common mistake can lead to catastrophe, LincolnshireLive reports.
Motorists have been warned to never drive their car on on a low tank or ‘fumes' and always make sure they have good quality petrol in the tank.
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Oil deposits and bad quality petrol always falls to the bottom of a fuel tank and should not be pumped around the vehicle for a prolonged period.
The small debris can damage the fuel filler which could overheat the fuel pump and cause damage to a car. A clogged engine will cause the car to quickly cut out which could cause a major road accident.
Fuel pump repairs can costs up to £200 but s could spiral depending on the size of the vehicle. Larger cars could see prices top £500.
According to Confused.com, diesel cars have an engine system which shuts down before a car completely runs out of fuel. However, this feature does not exist in petrol vehicles.
A statement on AutoProtect's website urged motorists not to drive on a low tank if they wished to avoid any car issues.
It said: “Consistently driving your car on low fuel can cause a number of internal issues for your vehicle over time. Petrol in an empty fuel tank can collect debris that has built up over time and when this is pumped through your vehicle it can clog up various components such as your fuel pump and filter.
"A low tank can also lead to the vehicle pumping air, which may also cause issues for your fuel pump and other components that require fuel to function.”
Cold winter weather makes it even more important cars are filled with a substantial amount of fuel at all times.
During cold weather, water vapour could turn into condensation and cause devastating consequences for your vehicle.
Water condensation can get into a car through the car’s empty fuel lines and can prevent any petrol or diesel from reaching your engine. This could cause your car to not start at all or could cause efficiency problems on your journey.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--McDonald's set to axe much-loved menu item in seven days

McDonald 's is scrapping a much-loved menu item in seven days - and fans will be heartbroken .
Spicy McNuggets fans have just seven days left to get their hands on their favourite McDonald ’ s treat before they disappear from the menu for good .
To help soften the blow , customers will be able to get their hands on Spicy McNuggets for just 99p today ( Tuesday 21 January 2020 ) by using the My McDonald ’ s App .
Spicy McNuggets first launched in the UK in August 2018 for a limited eight-week period and returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 January for an even shorter time .
Priced the same as regular McNuggets , the Spicy McNuggets are made with a specially developed recipe and come with a Tabasco based dip for anyone who wants an extra hot hit .
There ’ s already been an out-pouring of love for Spicy McNuggets on social , with many fans calling for them to be made a permanent fixture on the menu .
Spicy McNuggets will officially bow out on Tuesday 28 January – so if fans want to try them , they need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re gone , they ’ re gone… .
McDonald 's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other city in the UK outside of London .

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McDonald's is scrapping a much-loved menu item in seven days - and fans will be heartbroken.
Spicy McNuggets fans have just seven days left to get their hands on their favourite McDonald’s treat before they disappear from the menu for good.
To help soften the blow, customers will be able to get their hands on Spicy McNuggets for just 99p today (Tuesday 21 January 2020) by using the My McDonald’s App.
Spicy McNuggets first launched in the UK in August 2018 for a limited eight-week period and returned to menus for a second stint on Thursday 2 January for an even shorter time.
Priced the same as regular McNuggets, the Spicy McNuggets are made with a specially developed recipe and come with a Tabasco based dip for anyone who wants an extra hot hit.
There’s already been an out-pouring of love for Spicy McNuggets on social, with many fans calling for them to be made a permanent fixture on the menu.
Spicy McNuggets will officially bow out on Tuesday 28 January – so if fans want to try them, they need to be quick – because once they’re gone, they’re gone….
McDonald's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other city in the UK outside of London.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Lidl is selling a heart-shaped waffle maker for Valentine's Day

Looking to brighten up your breakfast this January ?
Lidl is giving shoppers the chance to whip up heart shaped waffles with its Waffle Maker , launching in-store on 23 January at just £11.99 , just in time for Valentine ’ s Day !
This easy-to-use gadget features a high-quality , non-stick coating and adjustable temperature and status light , so kitchen disasters will be easily avoided .
What ’ s more , it can make up to five heart shaped waffles at once , meaning you can make waffles to your hearts content .
With Valentine ’ s Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delights would make the perfect romantic breakfast .
Furthermore , Lidl shoppers can pick up all the ingredients they need at Lidl to create their own classic waffles for just £1.40 per person !
For those looking for a free from option , Lidl even stocks its own range of plant based milks , coconut flour and coconut sugar .
Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994 , Lidl has experienced continuous growth and today has over 23,000 employees , 790 stores and 13 distribution centres in England , Scotland and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 23 January , shoppers will have to be quick if they want to avoid missing out on this must have piece of kitchen gear .

Looking to brighten up your breakfast this January?
Lidl is giving shoppers the chance to whip up heart shaped waffles with its Waffle Maker, launching in-store on 23 January at just £11.99, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
This easy-to-use gadget features a high-quality, non-stick coating and adjustable temperature and status light, so kitchen disasters will be easily avoided.
What’s more, it can make up to five heart shaped waffles at once, meaning you can make waffles to your hearts content.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these heart shaped delights would make the perfect romantic breakfast.
Furthermore, Lidl shoppers can pick up all the ingredients they need at Lidl to create their own classic waffles for just £1.40 per person!
For those looking for a free from option, Lidl even stocks its own range of plant based milks, coconut flour and coconut sugar.
Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl has experienced continuous growth and today has over 23,000 employees, 790 stores and 13 distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales.
With the Waffle Maker hitting stores on 23 January, shoppers will have to be quick if they want to avoid missing out on this must have piece of kitchen gear.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--West Brom's need for transfers intensifies as key area suffers another blow

For another week in the Championship , West Brom are top of the league - but it ’ s another immense opportunity missed .
Albion succumbed to their second home defeat of the season against Stoke City , their historical bogey team , even if in recent years they ’ ve had the better of the meetings .
Tyrese Campbell ’ s early goal , after a rather catastrophic set of mistakes from Baggies individuals , was enough to separate the two sides - Albion are now six league games without a win .
Here are the talking points from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at The Hawthorns , more so than complacency .
Mistakes have made their way into Albion ’ s game , where before everything seemed so sharp and well devised .
Romaine Sawyers ’ passing wasn ’ t what it has been and Matt Phillips ’ deliveries from wide haven ’ t been up to scratch .
Slaven Bilic once again banged the drum after the game about the need for additions , and it ’ s difficult to disagree .
Recruits - he wants a couple to increase the level of quality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will automatically raise the competitive nature of the existing group , if they feel their previously cemented place is under threat .
Movement on the transfer front generally gives everyone a boost , too , as it often will outline the club ’ s ambition , and determination in this case to see the promotion battle through .
For the second time this month , an Albion player went to ground with no-one about him , having made his return from injury there and then .
After losing Kieran Gibbs to another hamstring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Day , Albion now must contend with the idea of being without Grady Diangana for the foreseeable future - a bitter pill to swallow , considering they ’ d only just allowed themselves to enjoy the prospect of having him back again .
An unfortunate coincidence , or rushed back too soon ?
I ’ m sceptical of the latter ; he did , after all , play 30 minutes at Charlton and was due to face Leeds too , 20 days ago .
Of course it then means that the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilic to solve , with the game in its infancy .
It affects the impact Matheus Pereira can have , while Hal Robson-Kanu played in three different positions over the course of the night .
How serious is this run of form ?
It was this time of the year in 2019 when the wheels didn ’ t come off at Elland Road , more the nuts on those wheels were loosened .
They ’ re threatening to do it again , but so are Albion .
Two wins between them since mid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew ’ s - is simply not a good enough return at this stage of the season , gruelling fixture schedule or otherwise .
Bilic spoke after of a lack of quality that Albion are suffering from currently ; it does indeed seem an age since they hammered Bristol City so impressively , and demolished Swansea .
Perhaps that victory over the latter was the peak of Albion ’ s run this season .
They mightn ’ t have got better than that Sunday afternoon , and might not between now and May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a way of arresting the slide down the other side of the hill and beginning another ascent .
The FA Cup - a welcome distraction ?
Bilic might think otherwise .
Sure , West Ham away is a game that near 5,000 Baggies are looking forward to .
An away day in London , the magic of the cup , high calibre opposition , fond memories for the coaching staff , etcetera .
Bilic will no doubt be spotlighted this coming week in the build up to the duel with his former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be eagerly eyeing that Cardiff match on the Tuesday night , which is already a good bit more important .
In the meantime , with many changes expected at the London Stadium , it ’ s another opportunity to take stock for a number of the senior players who will run out in the Welsh capital .
How much do they want this ?
Where can they improve ?
The manner in which they begin their next away game - they ’ ve been so good on the road this season - will @ @ @

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For another week in the Championship, West Brom are top of the league - but it’s another immense opportunity missed.
Albion succumbed to their second home defeat of the season against Stoke City, their historical bogey team, even if in recent years they’ve had the better of the meetings.
Tyrese Campbell’s early goal, after a rather catastrophic set of mistakes from Baggies individuals, was enough to separate the two sides - Albion are now six league games without a win.
Here are the talking points from The Hawthorns.
Fresh faces needed
Lethargy has crept in at The Hawthorns, more so than complacency. Mistakes have made their way into Albion’s game, where before everything seemed so sharp and well devised.
Romaine Sawyers’ passing wasn’t what it has been and Matt Phillips’ deliveries from wide haven’t been up to scratch.
Slaven Bilic once again banged the drum after the game about the need for additions, and it’s difficult to disagree.
Recruits - he wants a couple to increase the level of quality, rather than merely swell the personnel - will automatically raise the competitive nature of the existing group, if they feel their previously cemented place is under threat.
Movement on the transfer front generally gives everyone a boost, too, as it often will outline the club’s ambition, and determination in this case to see the promotion battle through.
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Left side struggles
For the second time this month, an Albion player went to ground with no-one about him, having made his return from injury there and then.
After losing Kieran Gibbs to another hamstring problem against Leeds on New Year’s Day, Albion now must contend with the idea of being without Grady Diangana for the foreseeable future - a bitter pill to swallow, considering they’d only just allowed themselves to enjoy the prospect of having him back again.
An unfortunate coincidence, or rushed back too soon? I’m sceptical of the latter; he did, after all, play 30 minutes at Charlton and was due to face Leeds too, 20 days ago.
Of course it then means that the left hand side becomes a unforeseen problem for Bilic to solve, with the game in its infancy. It affects the impact Matheus Pereira can have, while Hal Robson-Kanu played in three different positions over the course of the night.
Doing a Leeds?
How serious is this run of form? It was this time of the year in 2019 when the wheels didn’t come off at Elland Road, more the nuts on those wheels were loosened.
They’re threatening to do it again, but so are Albion. Two wins between them since mid December - both of them at St Andrew’s - is simply not a good enough return at this stage of the season, gruelling fixture schedule or otherwise.
Bilic spoke after of a lack of quality that Albion are suffering from currently; it does indeed seem an age since they hammered Bristol City so impressively, and demolished Swansea.
Perhaps that victory over the latter was the peak of Albion’s run this season. They mightn’t have got better than that Sunday afternoon, and might not between now and May, but what they must do is find a way of arresting the slide down the other side of the hill and beginning another ascent.
Time to regroup
The FA Cup - a welcome distraction? Bilic might think otherwise.
Sure, West Ham away is a game that near 5,000 Baggies are looking forward to. An away day in London, the magic of the cup, high calibre opposition, fond memories for the coaching staff, etcetera.
Bilic will no doubt be spotlighted this coming week in the build up to the duel with his former club, but already he’ll be eagerly eyeing that Cardiff match on the Tuesday night, which is already a good bit more important.
In the meantime, with many changes expected at the London Stadium, it’s another opportunity to take stock for a number of the senior players who will run out in the Welsh capital.
How much do they want this? Where can they improve? The manner in which they begin their next away game - they’ve been so good on the road this season - will be telling.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Mum who gave takeaway two star review sent letter by manager branding her 'pathetic'

A mum who posted a two star review for a takeaway was sent a letter by the manager calling her `` pathetic '' - and saying he should have given her food to pigs .
Aimee Casey , 27 , posted a scathing write-up on a food ordering app after spending £14 on chicken and chips from Sam 's Fried Chicken .
She described the food as `` slimy '' and claimed even her dog would n't eat it - to which the restaurant took great offence .
Aimee received a searing note from the manager three days after she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no morals - and banning her from eating there again .
The letter said : `` Your comment on the review page is disgusting ; you compared our food with dog food .
`` You are a pathetic women you do not have moral value .
`` If we had known you are such a low graded person we would not have served you , infect we would have donated your order to Pig farm so that Pig can enjoy the food better then you .
`` Do not order from us again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeaways know of your low lifeless . ''
Student Aimee said : `` I was shocked when I saw it ; I thought it was going to be a voucher .
It did n't make me feel great .
It 's very strongly worded .
`` It was an honest review .
That 's what they are for - to let people know what the food is like .
`` It 's quite scary to think he has my address and he 's sending letters like that .
It was n't nice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ does make you wonder .
`` I think it 's a really abusive approach , and he really should n't be doing that .
It 's defamation of character .
`` If the dog would n't eat it I was n't going to .
It was red in the middle .
I wo n't be ordering from them again . ''
Aimee ordered from the takeaway , located in Weston-super-Mare , North Somerset , on January 6 and posted the two-star review that evening .
The text has since been deleted , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` Awful food .
Tasted like it had been brought from Iceland and dunked in a fryer for an hour !
`` Really unsatisfied , and they gave me extra chips to try and hide the fact the rest of the food was bad .
`` The chicken was slimy , and even my dog would n't eat it . ''
The restaurant also replied online , under the name 'Sam 's Fried Chicken ' .
Their response is still available to view .
It said : `` Thank you for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have called the shop to complain before you write a very disgusting review .
`` Please don ’ t order from us again .
Thank you . ''
When approached about his comments , Mr Ahmed said : `` She should have phoned us and said the food was not good enough , and we could have sorted something out instead .
`` Putting a review is no problem , just do n't compare the food for human consumption to dog food .
`` We are Muslim , we respect our food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Aimee , who is expecting her third child , added : `` I 'm not sure why he 's saying that .
I did n't know their religion when I ordered the food . ''
Sam 's Fried Chicken is rated four out of six stars on the app , based on 58 reviews .

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A mum who posted a two star review for a takeaway was sent a letter by the manager calling her ''pathetic'' - and saying he should have given her food to pigs.
Aimee Casey, 27, posted a scathing write-up on a food ordering app after spending £14 on chicken and chips from Sam's Fried Chicken.
She described the food as "slimy" and claimed even her dog wouldn't eat it - to which the restaurant took great offence.
Aimee received a searing note from the manager three days after she left her review accusing her of having no morals - and banning her from eating there again.
The letter said: "Your comment on the review page is disgusting; you compared our food with dog food.
(Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)
"You are a pathetic women you do not have moral value.
"If we had known you are such a low graded person we would not have served you, infect we would have donated your order to Pig farm so that Pig can enjoy the food better then you.
"Do not order from us again. We will make sure all other takeaways know of your low lifeless."
(Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)
The letter is signed 'Sayd Ahmed, Manager'.
Student Aimee said: "I was shocked when I saw it; I thought it was going to be a voucher. It didn't make me feel great. It's very strongly worded.
"It was an honest review. That's what they are for - to let people know what the food is like.
"It's quite scary to think he has my address and he's sending letters like that. It wasn't nice. I've got a baby. It does make you wonder.
(Image: SWNS)
"I think it's a really abusive approach, and he really shouldn't be doing that. It's defamation of character.
"If the dog wouldn't eat it I wasn't going to. It was red in the middle. I won't be ordering from them again."
Aimee ordered from the takeaway, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, on January 6 and posted the two-star review that evening.
The text has since been deleted, although the rating is still online.
(Image: SWNS)
She wrote: "Awful food. Tasted like it had been brought from Iceland and dunked in a fryer for an hour!
"Really unsatisfied, and they gave me extra chips to try and hide the fact the rest of the food was bad.
"The chicken was slimy, and even my dog wouldn't eat it."
The restaurant also replied online, under the name 'Sam's Fried Chicken'. Their response is still available to view.
It said: "Thank you for taking time writing the review. You should have called the shop to complain before you write a very disgusting review.
"Please don’t order from us again. Thank you."
When approached about his comments, Mr Ahmed said: "She should have phoned us and said the food was not good enough, and we could have sorted something out instead.
"Putting a review is no problem, just don't compare the food for human consumption to dog food.
"We are Muslim, we respect our food, so these insults disrespected our religion."
Aimee, who is expecting her third child, added: "I'm not sure why he's saying that. I didn't know their religion when I ordered the food."
Sam's Fried Chicken is rated four out of six stars on the app, based on 58 reviews.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Aston Villa's Jack Grealish makes Manchester United transfer decision - reports

Jack Grealish will resist Manchester United transfer interest and remain with Aston Villa this season , according to reports .
Daily Mirror have revealed the 24-year-old Villa skipper will put talks about his future on hold until the summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his admiration for Grealish and has been extensively linked with a move for him , in order to add some creativity to his midfield .
Grealish scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season in the draw with Brighton , as he dragged his side to another vital result in their battle against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford bosses have tested Villa 's determination to hold onto their most prized asset .
Pundits and fans alike have called for him to make the move to Manchester but he is set to stay with his boyhood club for the remainder of the season .
He penned a contract in 2018 , tying him to the club in 2023 , but his recent top flight performances mean that interest persists .
The report suggests that Grealish has not had his head turned by any transfer speculation and remains committed to keeping Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected in the summer , with the expectation he would leave the club should they get relegated .

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Jack Grealish will resist Manchester United transfer interest and remain with Aston Villa this season, according to reports.
Daily Mirror have revealed the 24-year-old Villa skipper will put talks about his future on hold until the summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his admiration for Grealish and has been extensively linked with a move for him, in order to add some creativity to his midfield.
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Grealish scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season in the draw with Brighton, as he dragged his side to another vital result in their battle against the drop.
Recent reports have suggested Old Trafford bosses have tested Villa's determination to hold onto their most prized asset. Pundits and fans alike have called for him to make the move to Manchester but he is set to stay with his boyhood club for the remainder of the season.
He penned a contract in 2018, tying him to the club in 2023, but his recent top flight performances mean that interest persists.
The report suggests that Grealish has not had his head turned by any transfer speculation and remains committed to keeping Villa in the top flight.
Bids are expected in the summer, with the expectation he would leave the club should they get relegated.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--'Dominated' - Dean Smith issues honest verdict on Aston Villa's late win over Watford

Dean Smith has thanked Tyrone Mings ' anatomy for Tuesday night 's dramatic late winner against Watford .
The centre-back struck in the 95th minute to grab an all-important three points against their relegation rivals .
Troy Deeney had opened the scoring , with Douglas Luiz equalising in the second half .
However , with Villa pressing , it was Ezri Konsa 's speculative strike which nicked off Mings before the ball sailed straight into the back of the net to take the roof off Villa Park .
Speaking afterwards of the winner , Smith said : `` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it came off but he 's certainly claiming it .
As an ex-centre-half I 'd be claiming it as well .
Unlucky Ezri .
`` It was great that the three centre-halves contributed .
Kortney 's won the first header from the free-kick , Tyrone 's picked it up , probably should have got a penalty and Ezri 's hit a great effort and it 's took an ever-so slight nick off Tyrone who 's certainly laid a claim to it . ''
Smith added : '' I thought we dominated up until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good performance , lacking a little bit of ambition in the final third .
`` We 're still working on a system that we 're tactically getting used to .
`` They knew their patterns of play on the ball but we need more ambition in the final third .
By that I mean if Matt Targett crosses , I want to see Freddie Guilbert arriving at the far post as well .
`` They scored after 38 minutes , it was their first attack .
Poor defending by us , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five minutes , we needed to get in for half-time .
It looked like we lacked a bit of confidence .
`` At half-time I showed them some clips of what we 'd done well and what we needed to do better .
`` I though they went out and showed a lot of belief in the second half . ''

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Dean Smith has thanked Tyrone Mings' anatomy for Tuesday night's dramatic late winner against Watford.
The centre-back struck in the 95th minute to grab an all-important three points against their relegation rivals.
Troy Deeney had opened the scoring, with Douglas Luiz equalising in the second half.
However, with Villa pressing, it was Ezri Konsa's speculative strike which nicked off Mings before the ball sailed straight into the back of the net to take the roof off Villa Park.
Speaking afterwards of the winner, Smith said: "I'm not sure what part of his anatomy it came off but he's certainly claiming it. As an ex-centre-half I'd be claiming it as well. Unlucky Ezri.
"It was great that the three centre-halves contributed. Kortney's won the first header from the free-kick, Tyrone's picked it up, probably should have got a penalty and Ezri's hit a great effort and it's took an ever-so slight nick off Tyrone who's certainly laid a claim to it."
Smith added:"I thought we dominated up until the moment they scored. It was a good performance, lacking a little bit of ambition in the final third.
"We're still working on a system that we're tactically getting used to.
"They knew their patterns of play on the ball but we need more ambition in the final third. By that I mean if Matt Targett crosses, I want to see Freddie Guilbert arriving at the far post as well.
"They scored after 38 minutes, it was their first attack. Poor defending by us, a lapse in concentration. Then, for five minutes, we needed to get in for half-time. It looked like we lacked a bit of confidence.
"At half-time I showed them some clips of what we'd done well and what we needed to do better.
"I though they went out and showed a lot of belief in the second half."


birminghammail--2020-01-21--'Bielsa & Leeds' - Pep Clotet reacts to Birmingham City's draw with Middlesbrough

Pep Clotet has accused Middlesbrough ’ s coaching staff of ‘ storming the pitch ’ after Birmingham City were held to a 1-1 draw at The Riverside Stadium .
Lukas Jutkiewicz put Blues ahead in the first half only for the hosts to hit back through Ashley Fletcher in the second .
Even then Jutkiewicz had the ball in the net for what looked like the winner but referee Andy Woolmer blew the whistle before the goal was scored because Marcus Tavernier had gone down with what looked like a head injury .
At that point Boro ’ s physios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beckoned by Blues ’ goalkeeper Lee Camp - and Woolmer eventually blew up as the game carried on in the Boro box .
“ The goal is a goal - of course , ” Clotet said .
“ I understand that the referee blows before and has the right to stop the game whenever he feels .
“ We kept playing , they kept playing and what I understand is the way that some staff in the bench of Middlesbrough stormed the pitch as soon as we had the counter attack , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We all need to love the game a little bit more and make sure we represent the best values of the game - because that was a clear goal .
“ Bielsa and Leeds against Aston Villa comes to my mind last season , that was a game that was more than three points .
“ Anyway , let ’ s not get away from the situation , the reality is we saw a winning display from Birmingham City , we were on top of everything , we controlled all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had was the penalty but we had total control of the game at 1-0 .
And at 1-1 we kept attacking , you can always say we should have scored another goal on the numerous breaks and shots we had before but we did score the second goal .
“ It ’ s a pity our fans can not go back to Birmingham with a winning feeling .
I am disappointed for that reason , for the fans and for the players but I am proud of the performance as well on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October .
”

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Pep Clotet has accused Middlesbrough’s coaching staff of ‘storming the pitch’ after Birmingham City were held to a 1-1 draw at The Riverside Stadium.
Lukas Jutkiewicz put Blues ahead in the first half only for the hosts to hit back through Ashley Fletcher in the second.
Even then Jutkiewicz had the ball in the net for what looked like the winner but referee Andy Woolmer blew the whistle before the goal was scored because Marcus Tavernier had gone down with what looked like a head injury.
At that point Boro’s physios started running on to the pitch - beckoned by Blues’ goalkeeper Lee Camp - and Woolmer eventually blew up as the game carried on in the Boro box.
“The goal is a goal - of course,” Clotet said. “I understand that the referee blows before and has the right to stop the game whenever he feels.
“We kept playing, they kept playing and what I understand is the way that some staff in the bench of Middlesbrough stormed the pitch as soon as we had the counter attack, with a view to stop the play.
“We all need to love the game a little bit more and make sure we represent the best values of the game - because that was a clear goal.
“Bielsa and Leeds against Aston Villa comes to my mind last season, that was a game that was more than three points.
“Anyway, let’s not get away from the situation, the reality is we saw a winning display from Birmingham City, we were on top of everything, we controlled all of the shots.
“The most dangerous thing they had was the penalty but we had total control of the game at 1-0. And at 1-1 we kept attacking, you can always say we should have scored another goal on the numerous breaks and shots we had before but we did score the second goal.
“It’s a pity our fans cannot go back to Birmingham with a winning feeling. I am disappointed for that reason, for the fans and for the players but I am proud of the performance as well on a pitch where no-one has won since October.”


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Aston Villa fans confident of Premier League survival after dramatic Watford win

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to their side ’ s dramatic win over Watford at Villa Park .
Dean Smith ’ s side came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory in B6 and secure a much-needed three points in their bid for Premier League survival .
Troy Deeney gave the Hornets the lead in the first half , before Douglas Luiz equalised midway through the second half .
In the fifth minute of stoppage time , Tyrone Mings netted a late winner for Villa which sees the club climb out of the relegation zone .
Villa now lie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table , two points above the drop zone with West Ham below them who have two games in hand .
Here is a selection of what Villa fans had to say after the final whistle .
Tom Jeffery : “ The team that finished the half is our starting 11 until our injured players come back .
Absolutely awesome second half , now we go to Bournemouth with a chance to climb to 14th .
UTV !
” Jon Adams : “ Massive Win tonight .
Just hopefully we can start pulling away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple more signings in before the window closes .
But well done tonight lads.
” Gemma Atkins : “ That actually just happened !
!
!
As soon as goalie came up to take it I had a gooooood feeling !
Get in !
We deserved that win !
!
” James Massey : “ I ’ m confident we ’ ll stay up if we win games in that manor at last we now have a striker going forward UTV.
” Ian Mullen : “ That result was huge .
If it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in deep trouble .
Instead an awesome fight back means we can try and climb away.
” Steve Vincent : “ Well I hope this win renews a bit of faith in the team .
No point in negativity always be a fan of the Villa.
” Richard Ward : “ What a relief !
!
Glad to see the determination and belief they could still get the win , and delighted that a defender has finally scored .
”

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to their side’s dramatic win over Watford at Villa Park.
Dean Smith’s side came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory in B6 and secure a much-needed three points in their bid for Premier League survival.
Troy Deeney gave the Hornets the lead in the first half, before Douglas Luiz equalised midway through the second half.
In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Tyrone Mings netted a late winner for Villa which sees the club climb out of the relegation zone.
Villa now lie in 16th place in the Premier League table, two points above the drop zone with West Ham below them who have two games in hand.
Here is a selection of what Villa fans had to say after the final whistle.
Tom Jeffery: “The team that finished the half is our starting 11 until our injured players come back. Absolutely awesome second half, now we go to Bournemouth with a chance to climb to 14th. UTV!”
Jon Adams: “Massive Win tonight. Just hopefully we can start pulling away now. Hopefully we can get a couple more signings in before the window closes. But well done tonight lads.”
Gemma Atkins: “That actually just happened!!! As soon as goalie came up to take it I had a gooooood feeling! Get in! We deserved that win!!”
James Massey: “I’m confident we’ll stay up if we win games in that manor at last we now have a striker going forward UTV.”
Ian Mullen: “That result was huge. If it had gone the other way we would be in deep trouble. Instead an awesome fight back means we can try and climb away.”
Steve Vincent: “Well I hope this win renews a bit of faith in the team. No point in negativity always be a fan of the Villa.”
Richard Ward: “What a relief!! Glad to see the determination and belief they could still get the win, and delighted that a defender has finally scored.”


birminghammail--2020-01-21--Here's how Villa Park taunted Troy Deeney after dramatic Watford win

That 's how Aston Villa fans taunted the Watford striker after tonight 's dramatic stoppage-time win at Villa Park .
@ @ @ @ @ side ahead seven minutes before half-time with his sixth goal in four games against Villa @ @ @ @ @ to his side 's success at Vicarage Road in the reverse fixture last month .
@ @ @ @ @ the Villa fans just as he did previously , Deeney enjoying himself once again .
@ @ @ @ @ in the second half and when Douglas Luiz pounced on a loose ball to equalise @ @ @ @ @ .
And Ezri Konsa sent B6 into bedlam five minutes into added time - or @ @ @ @ @ he smashed home a delightful winner .
It turned out to be Tyrone Mings who @ @ @ @ @ but those crammed inside Villa Park did n't care .
And they reserved some energy @ @ @ @ @ , letting him know who came out on top this time .

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"Deeney, what's the score? Deeney, Deeney what's the score?"
That's how Aston Villa fans taunted the Watford striker after tonight's dramatic stoppage-time win at Villa Park.
Deeney put Nigel Pearson's side ahead seven minutes before half-time with his sixth goal in four games against Villa, the boyhood Bluenose crucial to his side's success at Vicarage Road in the reverse fixture last month.
And a gain he taunted the Villa fans just as he did previously , Deeney enjoying himself once again.
However, the tide turned in the second half and when Douglas Luiz pounced on a loose ball to equalise Villa Park began to believe.
And Ezri Konsa sent B6 into bedlam five minutes into added time - or so he thought - when he smashed home a delightful winner.
It turned out to be Tyrone Mings who got the final touch, but those crammed inside Villa Park didn't care.
And they reserved some energy to taunt Deeney at full-time, letting him know who came out on top this time.


birminghammail--2020-01-21--'It should count!' - Birmingham City fans fume after Middlesbrough draw

Birmingham City fans have been reacting to tonight 's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough in the Championship .
Blues come away from the Riverside Stadium with a point despite taking the lead through Lukas Jutkiewicz , who headed Pep Clotet 's side in front after 27 minutes .
But Ashley Fletcher broke Blues hearts nine minutes from time when he turned home from point-blank range from Marvin Johnson 's cross .
Blues will feel they should have won the game , with Jutkiewicz seeing a goal disallowed late on because play was stopped due to Boro winger Marcus Tavernier going down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a member of Blues ' backroom staff , was sent off in the aftermath seething at referee Andy Woolmer for stopping play just as Jutkiewicz turned home .
That was a familiar theme among Bluenoses , who were discussing the game afterward on social media .
Here 's the pick of the reaction ... @ nickkkjohnson : In 24 years of watching , playing and refereeing football , that is the worst decision I have ever witnessed .
@ dan_s77 : Terrible officiating but 1 win in 8 league games and two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good enough .
@ jamestortoise : Played well , dominated the second half .
Referee had a shocker but let ’ s hope we can build on this against Forest @ Sligz01 : This , ladies and gentlemen , is why the Premier League has VAR @ 9_Hendo : What sort of officiating is that ?
!
@ _shauncurtis : Everyone played on it should count @ OutrageousOdin : How can you stop a game if they are in a half @ MarkPeacock83 : Awful by the ref that is !
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Birmingham City fans have been reacting to tonight's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Blues come away from the Riverside Stadium with a point despite taking the lead through Lukas Jutkiewicz, who headed Pep Clotet's side in front after 27 minutes.
But Ashley Fletcher broke Blues hearts nine minutes from time when he turned home from point-blank range from Marvin Johnson's cross.
Blues will feel they should have won the game , with Jutkiewicz seeing a goal disallowed late on because play was stopped due to Boro winger Marcus Tavernier going down with an injury prior.
Sean Rush, a member of Blues' backroom staff, was sent off in the aftermath seething at referee Andy Woolmer for stopping play just as Jutkiewicz turned home.
That was a familiar theme among Bluenoses, who were discussing the game afterward on social media.
Here's the pick of the reaction...
@ nickkkjohnson : In 24 years of watching, playing and refereeing football, that is the worst decision I have ever witnessed.
@ dan_s77 : Terrible officiating but 1 win in 8 league games and two draws in winnable games is still not good enough.
@ jamestortoise : Played well, dominated the second half. Referee had a shocker but let’s hope we can build on this against Forest
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@ DaveHarris_44 : sort out the refs lads
@ Sligz01 : This, ladies and gentlemen, is why the Premier League has VAR
@ totallykeen : Referee didn’t have a clue
@ 9_Hendo : What sort of officiating is that?!
@ _shauncurtis : Everyone played on it should count
@ OutrageousOdin : How can you stop a game if they are in a half
@ MarkPeacock83 : Awful by the ref that is!!