birminghammail--2020-02-10--Two out of four new UK coronavirus cases work in healthcare

Two of the four people newly diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK are healthcare workers , Public Health England ( PHE ) has confirmed .
Eight people in the UK have now been diagnosed with the virus , with five of those closely linked to a businessman who was told he had it last week in Brighton .
In a statement , PHE medical director Yvonne Doyle said : `` As a result of our contact tracing we now know the new cases announced today are all closely linked to one another .
`` Our priority has been to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with confirmed cases , so we can advise them on what they can do to limit the spread of the virus .
`` Two of these new cases are healthcare workers and as soon as they were identified , we advised them to self-isolate in order to keep patient contact to a minimum .
`` We are now working urgently to identify all patients and other healthcare workers who may have come into close contact , and at this stage we believe this to be a relatively small number . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a conference in Singapore .
He stopped off at a chalet in a ski region of France , where five other Britons were subsequently taken ill with the virus , before heading back to the UK .
The Department of Health confirmed the four people newly-diagnosed contracted the virus in France and are being treated at specialist infection centres at St Thomas ' and the Royal Free hospitals in London .
The Guardian reported that the four people are three men , one of whom is a doctor , and one woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the County Oak Medical Centre in Brighton closed its doors `` because of an urgent operational health and safety reason '' .
One of those newly-diagnosed is reported to be a health worker there .
People wearing protective full body suits and gloves were seen cleaning the centre in footage shared online on Monday .
In France , the five British nationals were diagnosed after they came into contact with the businessman , according to the French health ministry .
The four adults and a nine-year-old child , who are not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Alpine resort area of Contamines-Montjoie near Mont Blanc .
EasyJet confirmed that the businessman flew from Geneva back to the UK on January 28 on flight EZS8481 , and Public Health England is trying to trace other passengers who might be at risk .
A fourth UK case , diagnosed on Sunday , who is being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London , is also `` a known contact of a previously confirmed UK case , and the virus was passed on in France '' , England 's chief medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
The businessman is also linked to a British man in Majorca who tested positive for coronavirus , while his wife and two daughters tested negative .
Once back in the UK , the Brighton businessman visited The Grenadier pub in Hove , which said it has been told by Public Health England there is `` minimal ongoing risk of infection to either guests or staff '' .
The developments come as the Government declared coronavirus a `` serious and imminent threat to public health '' .
Announcing new legal powers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people with coronavirus can now be forcibly quarantined , and can be forcibly sent into isolation if they pose a threat .
The PA news agency understands that the decision was in response to one of the Britons who returned from Wuhan in China , the source of the coronavirus outbreak , attempting to leave isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital on Merseyside .
A Government source said `` there was someone who was threatening to abscond from Arrowe Park '' , despite all the Britons who returned on the evacuation flight signing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which ends this Thursday .
However , there have been concerns about whether those contracts are legally enforceable .
On Twitter , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` Clinical advice has not changed about the risk to the public , which remains moderate .
`` The transmission of coronavirus would constitute a serious threat - so I am taking action to protect the public and isolate those at risk of spreading the virus . ''
Arrowe Park Hospital and Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes , both of which are housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now designated `` isolation facilities '' , according to the Government .
Meanwhile , another plane carrying people evacuated from Wuhan landed at RAF Brize Norton on Sunday morning , with people then taken to Kents Hill Park for 14 days of quarantine .
Elsewhere , British honeymooner Alan Steele is said to be feeling well and in good spirits after he was transferred from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in the port of Yokohama in Japan .
In the UK , a University of York student and their relative are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infectious diseases centre in Newcastle .
There have been more than 40,000 cases of the virus globally , mostly in China , while the death toll in China now stands at 908 .

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Two of the four people newly diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK are healthcare workers, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed.
Eight people in the UK have now been diagnosed with the virus, with five of those closely linked to a businessman who was told he had it last week in Brighton.
In a statement, PHE medical director Yvonne Doyle said: "As a result of our contact tracing we now know the new cases announced today are all closely linked to one another.
"Our priority has been to speak to those who have close and sustained contact with confirmed cases, so we can advise them on what they can do to limit the spread of the virus.
"Two of these new cases are healthcare workers and as soon as they were identified, we advised them to self-isolate in order to keep patient contact to a minimum.
"We are now working urgently to identify all patients and other healthcare workers who may have come into close contact, and at this stage we believe this to be a relatively small number."
The businessman diagnosed in Brighton contracted the virus at a conference in Singapore.
He stopped off at a chalet in a ski region of France, where five other Britons were subsequently taken ill with the virus, before heading back to the UK.
The Department of Health confirmed the four people newly-diagnosed contracted the virus in France and are being treated at specialist infection centres at St Thomas' and the Royal Free hospitals in London.
The Guardian reported that the four people are three men, one of whom is a doctor, and one woman.
As the new cases were announced, the County Oak Medical Centre in Brighton closed its doors "because of an urgent operational health and safety reason".
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One of those newly-diagnosed is reported to be a health worker there.
People wearing protective full body suits and gloves were seen cleaning the centre in footage shared online on Monday.
In France, the five British nationals were diagnosed after they came into contact with the businessman, according to the French health ministry.
The four adults and a nine-year-old child, who are not in a serious condition, were staying in the Alpine resort area of Contamines-Montjoie near Mont Blanc.
EasyJet confirmed that the businessman flew from Geneva back to the UK on January 28 on flight EZS8481, and Public Health England is trying to trace other passengers who might be at risk.
A fourth UK case, diagnosed on Sunday, who is being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London, is also "a known contact of a previously confirmed UK case, and the virus was passed on in France", England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty said on Sunday.
The businessman is also linked to a British man in Majorca who tested positive for coronavirus, while his wife and two daughters tested negative.
Once back in the UK, the Brighton businessman visited The Grenadier pub in Hove, which said it has been told by Public Health England there is "minimal ongoing risk of infection to either guests or staff".
The developments come as the Government declared coronavirus a "serious and imminent threat to public health".
Announcing new legal powers on Monday, the Department of Health said people with coronavirus can now be forcibly quarantined, and can be forcibly sent into isolation if they pose a threat.
The PA news agency understands that the decision was in response to one of the Britons who returned from Wuhan in China, the source of the coronavirus outbreak, attempting to leave isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital on Merseyside.
A Government source said "there was someone who was threatening to abscond from Arrowe Park", despite all the Britons who returned on the evacuation flight signing a contract agreeing to a 14-day quarantine period, which ends this Thursday.
However, there have been concerns about whether those contracts are legally enforceable.
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On Twitter, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Clinical advice has not changed about the risk to the public, which remains moderate.
"The transmission of coronavirus would constitute a serious threat - so I am taking action to protect the public and isolate those at risk of spreading the virus."
Arrowe Park Hospital and Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes, both of which are housing Britons who have returned from Wuhan, are now designated "isolation facilities", according to the Government.
Meanwhile, another plane carrying people evacuated from Wuhan landed at RAF Brize Norton on Sunday morning, with people then taken to Kents Hill Park for 14 days of quarantine.
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Elsewhere, British honeymooner Alan Steele is said to be feeling well and in good spirits after he was transferred from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in the port of Yokohama in Japan.
In the UK, a University of York student and their relative are still being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary infectious diseases centre in Newcastle.
There have been more than 40,000 cases of the virus globally, mostly in China, while the death toll in China now stands at 908.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Raphael Coleman dies aged 25 as tributes for Nanny McPhee child star pour in

A child star known for his role in Nanny McPhee has tragically died at the age of just 25 .
Raphael Coleman has passed away at the age of 25 , having starred in the smash-hit British movie .
The actor , who was born on 30 September 1994 , died on 6 February 2020 ) .
The 25-year-old was best known for his role as Eric Brown in Nanny McPhee .
His mum Liz Jensen tweeted about the tragedy on Friday , saying he died `` doing what he loved . ''
The star had been an activist with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life .
`` He died doing what he loved , working for the noblest cause of all .
His family could not be prouder .
`` Let ’ s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy . ''
Mr Jensen , who is married to Raphaël 's mother Liz , said Raphaël wanted to be a scientist .
He wrote : `` I will never forget you , we say in a farewell greeting to the dead .
But when it 's your own child , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , something greater than the word I who forever refuse to accept the judgment of death .
`` Raph was n't my child , even though I was close to him .
But I can feel it myself .
I see it in his mother 's eyes , and I hear it in her voice , the irreversible loss of the most precious thing in life . ''

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A child star known for his role in Nanny McPhee has tragically died at the age of just 25.
Raphael Coleman has passed away at the age of 25, having starred in the smash-hit British movie.
The actor, who was born on 30 September 1994, died on 6 February 2020).
The 25-year-old was best known for his role as Eric Brown in Nanny McPhee.
His mum Liz Jensen tweeted about the tragedy on Friday, saying he died "doing what he loved."
The star had been an activist with Extinction Rebellion in the final years of his life.
Mrs Jensen wrote: "Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox.
"He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder.
"Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy."
Mr Jensen, who is married to Raphaël's mother Liz, said Raphaël wanted to be a scientist.
He wrote: "I will never forget you, we say in a farewell greeting to the dead. But when it's your own child, it's your genes, your whole body, something greater than the word I who forever refuse to accept the judgment of death.
"Raph wasn't my child, even though I was close to him. But I can feel it myself. I see it in his mother's eyes, and I hear it in her voice, the irreversible loss of the most precious thing in life."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Leeds United 'keeping close tabs' on Birmingham City's latest academy starlet - report

Leeds United are monitoring Birmingham City striker Adan George , according to reports .
Football Insider say Marcelo Bielsa 's @ @ @ @ @ 17-year-old , who has reportedly caught the eye during Blues ' FA Youth Cup run @ @ @ @ @ as his side fell to a 4-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic last week .
George @ @ @ @ @ earlier in the season in a 5-1 defeat of Crystal Palace , is said to @ @ @ @ @ Blues ' Championship rivals .
The report adds that he could leave St Andrew 's @ @ @ @ @ Blues would be entitled to compensation the figure would be a nominal amount .
George @ @ @ @ @ out for the Under-23s this season , turns 18 in July .
The former Handsworth @ @ @ @ @ hoping to follow in the footsteps of academy product Jude Bellingham , who has burst @ @ @ @ @ .
The 16-year-old has scored four times in 27 Championship appearances this campaign .

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Leeds United are monitoring Birmingham City striker Adan George, according to reports.
Football Insider say Marcelo Bielsa's side are keen on the 17-year-old, who has reportedly caught the eye during Blues' FA Youth Cup run.
Leeds scouts watched George as his side fell to a 4-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic last week.
George, who netted a hat-trick earlier in the season in a 5-1 defeat of Crystal Palace, is said to have attracted the interests of Blues' Championship rivals.
The report adds that he could leave St Andrew's in the summer and while Blues would be entitled to compensation the figure would be a nominal amount.
George, who has also turned out for the Under-23s this season, turns 18 in July.
The former Handsworth Grammar School pupil will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of academy product Jude Bellingham, who has burst onto the scene this season.
The 16-year-old has scored four times in 27 Championship appearances this campaign.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--New fury over Windrush scandal as thousands miss out on compensation

New fury has erupted over the Windrush scandal after latest figures show that only a small number of people have received compensation .
One Labour MP said the way it had been dealt with was `` a national disgrace . ''
Many claimants are said to have died before receiving any money .
Labour 's David Lammy ( Tottenham ) said : `` For so many people , these petty payouts have been nothing short of insulting , degrading and shameful .
`` What does this tell Windrush citizens ?
It tells them that the British state is more likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the descendants of slaves . ''
He went on : `` We still do n't know how many people were wrongly detained and deported .
What we do know is that only 3 per cent of Windrush claimants have so far received compensation , this is a national disgrace . ''
He added : `` At least 11 people have died before they received any compensation .
How many more will the Government let die in the hope that the outrage dies with them ? ''
Mr Lammy also said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mere crumbs from one of the most grievous scandals in this country 's modern history . ''
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the Windrush scandal continued to `` cast a shadow over our country 's reputation for fairness and just public administration '' , adding Labour would not oppose the Bill but had concerns over the Government 's `` shoddy '' approach .
She said : `` The Windrush Compensation Scheme Bill will not end the Windrush scandal because the scandal itself arises because British citizens , people who came here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appallingly by this Government and its predecessors . ''
Ms Abbott added : `` Since the previous government was first obliged to apologise for the scandal in April 2018 we know there have been over 8,000 applications from people seeking the necessary documentation to establish their legality - but only 1,000 people have applied for compensation .
`` Can the Home Secretary tell the House what has happened to the other 7,000 ?
Why have they not come forward ? ''
Labour 's Meg Hillier , chairwoman of the Commons Public Accounts Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government is now expecting to compensate fewer people .
She said : `` I was very interested to read the updated impact assessment which reduced the assumption that the Government is dealing with 15,000 claims to 11,500 claims . ''
Home Secretary Priti Patel replied : `` The numbers have reduced due to lower than anticipated claims thus far . ''
The Home Office previously confirmed a total of £62,198 has been paid to 36 people up until the end of December , prompting criticism from campaigners .
Many of these were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it would not say how many people had received final payouts or the proportion of cash per person .
So far 1,108 claims have been made since the Windrush compensation scheme launched in April .
In 2018 , ministers faced a furious backlash over the treatment of the Windrush generation - named after a ship that brought migrants to Britain from the Caribbean in 1948 .
Commonwealth citizens who arrived before 1973 were automatically granted indefinite leave to remain .
But some were later challenged over their immigration status despite living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bill at second reading , Ms Patel said : `` No amount of money can repair the suffering some have experienced and the injustice and therefore this is a vital and an important step in righting the wrong .
`` But there are still many issues to be addressed . ''
She added : `` It will take time .
They are complicated cases ... these are individual cases that have been looked at on a case-by-case basis .
`` This is not about providing just a carte blanche assurance or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there is due process here . ''
Labour 's Yvette Cooper , chairwoman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee , called on the Government to take action immediately to help those in financial hardship .
She said : `` Would she look urgently at the hardship scheme as well as the compensation scheme because too many people , including someone I have been contacted about today who is currently homeless , are still struggling to get any support at all . ''
Ms Patel said an exceptional payments scheme was already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into any cases raised by MPs .
Conservative former minister Steve Baker welcomed the `` absolutely essential '' Bill , and said of the scandal : `` I am sorry .
On these benches we are extremely sorry that this has happened . ''
The Government established the Windrush Compensation Scheme to help those who suffered a loss because they could not prove a lawful right to live in the UK .
Almost everyone originally from a Commonwealth country who arrived before January 1 , 1973 is eligible to apply for for compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • children and grandchildren of Commonwealth citizens in certain circumstances • the estates of those who are now deceased but who would have otherwise been eligible to claim compensation • close family members of eligible claimants where there has been a significant impact on their life or where there is evidence of certain direct financial costs Compensation is for losses relating to : • impact on normal daily life ( for example , you missed key family events or were unable to travel ) You can contact the Windrush contact centre on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday to Friday .
Download the application form on the Windrush Compensation Scheme : claim forms and guidance page if you are claiming for yourself , you are a close family member or you are representing someone ’ s estate .

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New fury has erupted over the Windrush scandal after latest figures show that only a small number of people have received compensation.
One Labour MP said the way it had been dealt with was "a national disgrace."
Many claimants are said to have died before receiving any money.
Labour's David Lammy (Tottenham) said: "For so many people, these petty payouts have been nothing short of insulting, degrading and shameful.
"What does this tell Windrush citizens? It tells them that the British state is more likely to compensate the descendants of slave owners than the descendants of slaves."
He went on: "We still don't know how many people were wrongly detained and deported. What we do know is that only 3 per cent of Windrush claimants have so far received compensation, this is a national disgrace."
He added: "At least 11 people have died before they received any compensation. How many more will the Government let die in the hope that the outrage dies with them?"
Mr Lammy also said: "The Windrush victims deserve much more than the mere crumbs from one of the most grievous scandals in this country's modern history."
(Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the Windrush scandal continued to "cast a shadow over our country's reputation for fairness and just public administration", adding Labour would not oppose the Bill but had concerns over the Government's "shoddy" approach.
She said: "The Windrush Compensation Scheme Bill will not end the Windrush scandal because the scandal itself arises because British citizens, people who came here believing they were British were treated so appallingly by this Government and its predecessors."
Ms Abbott added: "Since the previous government was first obliged to apologise for the scandal in April 2018 we know there have been over 8,000 applications from people seeking the necessary documentation to establish their legality - but only 1,000 people have applied for compensation.
"Can the Home Secretary tell the House what has happened to the other 7,000? Why have they not come forward?"
Labour's Meg Hillier, chairwoman of the Commons Public Accounts Committee, asked the House of Commons why the Government is now expecting to compensate fewer people.
She said: "I was very interested to read the updated impact assessment which reduced the assumption that the Government is dealing with 15,000 claims to 11,500 claims."
Home Secretary Priti Patel replied: "The numbers have reduced due to lower than anticipated claims thus far."
The Home Office previously confirmed a total of £62,198 has been paid to 36 people up until the end of December, prompting criticism from campaigners.
Many of these were interim payments, the department said, but it would not say how many people had received final payouts or the proportion of cash per person.
So far 1,108 claims have been made since the Windrush compensation scheme launched in April.
In 2018, ministers faced a furious backlash over the treatment of the Windrush generation - named after a ship that brought migrants to Britain from the Caribbean in 1948.
Commonwealth citizens who arrived before 1973 were automatically granted indefinite leave to remain.
But some were later challenged over their immigration status despite living in the UK legally for decades.
Introducing the Bill at second reading, Ms Patel said: "No amount of money can repair the suffering some have experienced and the injustice and therefore this is a vital and an important step in righting the wrong.
"But there are still many issues to be addressed."
She added: "It will take time. They are complicated cases... these are individual cases that have been looked at on a case-by-case basis.
"This is not about providing just a carte blanche assurance or a cheque to people and it is right that there is due process here."
Labour's Yvette Cooper, chairwoman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, called on the Government to take action immediately to help those in financial hardship.
She said: "Would she look urgently at the hardship scheme as well as the compensation scheme because too many people, including someone I have been contacted about today who is currently homeless, are still struggling to get any support at all."
Ms Patel said an exceptional payments scheme was already up and running and she would look into any cases raised by MPs.
Conservative former minister Steve Baker welcomed the "absolutely essential" Bill, and said of the scandal: "I am sorry. On these benches we are extremely sorry that this has happened."
The Government established the Windrush Compensation Scheme to help those who suffered a loss because they could not prove a lawful right to live in the UK.
Almost everyone originally from a Commonwealth country who arrived before January 1, 1973 is eligible to apply for for compensation.
The scheme is also open to:
children and grandchildren of Commonwealth citizens in certain circumstances
the estates of those who are now deceased but who would have otherwise been eligible to claim compensation
close family members of eligible claimants where there has been a significant impact on their life or where there is evidence of certain direct financial costs
Compensation is for losses relating to:
employment
immigration fees
housing
health
education
driving licences
banking
impact on normal daily life (for example, you missed key family events or were unable to travel)
detention and removal
You can contact the Windrush contact centre on 0800 678 1925 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Download the application form on the Windrush Compensation Scheme: claim forms and guidance page if you are claiming for yourself, you are a close family member or you are representing someone’s estate.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Wolves transfers: Nuno tipped to sign these six players in the summer

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in strong contention to seal a Europa League spot for the second season in succession after another strong Premier League season so far .
With 25 games ticked off the Premier League fixture list , Wolves currently lie in 9th spot on 35 points , just four points off Sheffield United , who currently occupy the Europa League spot in 5th .
But with Wolves having a game in hand on the Blades , a chance of securing European football once again for next season is still in reach .
However , Wolves may not need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European football again next season , as they are still alive and kicking in this current season 's Europa League .
Should they win the Europa League this term , they would automatically qualify for the Champions League group stages next term .
Should that event occur , Wolves will be in need of bolstering an already very talented squad .
With that in mind , here are the latest player transfer odds ahead of the next window courtesy of SportNation.bet .
Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry is considered to be one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is likely to have a whole host of suitors come the summer .
The 22-year-old has been a key figure in Jonathan Woodgate 's team this season , racking up a total of 29 apperances .
With Wolves always open to adding promising youngsters to their ranks , this could be an ideal move .
Another young Championship talent being linked with Wolves , according to the bookies , is QPR 's Ryan Manning .
Manning , 23 , is a very versatile player , capable of playing at left-back , left-midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has been a key player for the Hoops this term , racking up 29 appearances in league and cup .
When it has come to relying on a regular source of goals this season , Wolves have not tended to be let down by Mexican star Raul Jimenez , who has scored 20 goals in all competitions this term .
But if Wolves are looking to take the next step to a higher level next season , Jimenez could be in need of some support .
And the bookies claim that Porto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man to help out , with him currently priced at 6/1 to arrive at Molineux in the summer .
If Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to bolster his wide areas this summer , then he could do far worse than landing Dalian Professional and Belgium ace Yannick Carrasco .
The winger , who is 26 , is currently back on loan at Atletico Madrid - the club he left in 2018 to join Chinese outfit Dalian Professional .
But with his future in China in doubt , Wolves could be tempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another Belgium international that is being linked with Wolves via the bookies is Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi .
The 26-year-old , who has scored seven times for the Blues this season , may look to leave Stamford Bridge this summer for more regular football , with Tammy Abraham spearheading the Chelsea attack .
Right now , Batshuayi is priced at 7/1 to join Wolves this summer .
One player who could be available on a free-transfer in the summer is Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser .
The Scotland international is in the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cherries and could depart in the summer , meaning he would become a free-agent .
Should Fraser leave the Vitality Stadium , it is almost certain that a whole host of clubs will be taking an interest in acquiring his signature .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are in strong contention to seal a Europa League spot for the second season in succession after another strong Premier League season so far.
With 25 games ticked off the Premier League fixture list, Wolves currently lie in 9th spot on 35 points, just four points off Sheffield United, who currently occupy the Europa League spot in 5th.
But with Wolves having a game in hand on the Blades, a chance of securing European football once again for next season is still in reach.
However, Wolves may not need to secure that Europa League spot to guarantee European football again next season, as they are still alive and kicking in this current season's Europa League. Should they win the Europa League this term, they would automatically qualify for the Champions League group stages next term.
Should that event occur, Wolves will be in need of bolstering an already very talented squad.
With that in mind, here are the latest player transfer odds ahead of the next window courtesy of SportNation.bet.
Dael Fry 5/1
Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry is considered to be one of the brightest young talents emerging in the Championship and is likely to have a whole host of suitors come the summer.
The 22-year-old has been a key figure in Jonathan Woodgate's team this season, racking up a total of 29 apperances.
With Wolves always open to adding promising youngsters to their ranks, this could be an ideal move.
Ryan Manning 6/1
Another young Championship talent being linked with Wolves, according to the bookies, is QPR's Ryan Manning.
Manning, 23, is a very versatile player, capable of playing at left-back, left-midfield and in the centre of midfield.
He has been a key player for the Hoops this term, racking up 29 appearances in league and cup.
Moussa Marega 6/1
When it has come to relying on a regular source of goals this season, Wolves have not tended to be let down by Mexican star Raul Jimenez, who has scored 20 goals in all competitions this term.
But if Wolves are looking to take the next step to a higher level next season, Jimenez could be in need of some support.
And the bookies claim that Porto striker Moussa Marega could be just the man to help out, with him currently priced at 6/1 to arrive at Molineux in the summer.
Yannick Carrasco 7/1
If Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to bolster his wide areas this summer, then he could do far worse than landing Dalian Professional and Belgium ace Yannick Carrasco.
The winger, who is 26, is currently back on loan at Atletico Madrid - the club he left in 2018 to join Chinese outfit Dalian Professional.
But with his future in China in doubt, Wolves could be tempted to make a move for the winger.
Michy Batshuayi 7/1
Another Belgium international that is being linked with Wolves via the bookies is Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.
The 26-year-old, who has scored seven times for the Blues this season, may look to leave Stamford Bridge this summer for more regular football, with Tammy Abraham spearheading the Chelsea attack.
Right now, Batshuayi is priced at 7/1 to join Wolves this summer.
Ryan Fraser 8/1
One player who could be available on a free-transfer in the summer is Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser.
The Scotland international is in the final few months of his contract with the Cherries and could depart in the summer, meaning he would become a free-agent.
Should Fraser leave the Vitality Stadium, it is almost certain that a whole host of clubs will be taking an interest in acquiring his signature.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Aston Villa transfers: Dean Smith tipped to sign these five players in the summer

Aston Villa face the task of retaining their Premier League status for next season , with the club currently sitting just outside the relegation places by one point .
After gaining promotion from the Championship last season , Villa 's main aim , despite splashing the cash over the summer , was always to try and keep their heads above water in their first season back in the big time .
But with just 13 games of the season remaining , Villa , who will face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at the start of next month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay in the Premier League .
Should they pass that test , they will be desperate to be looking upwards next season and not have the worry of such dangers creeping in again .
With that in mind , here is a look at some of the players that Villa are being tipped to make approaches for in the summer , according to SportNation.bet .
Goals have been relatively hard to come by for Aston Villa this season and they may wish to explore the possibility of upgrading their attacking options in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with by the bookies is Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth , who is currently out on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor from Crystal Palace .
Sorloth was signed by Palace in January 2018 and has struggled to adapt to the Premier League , meaning he has been sent out on loan twice since arriving in England a little over two years ago .
Another striker being touted by the bookies to join Villa in the summer is Fenerbahce 's Vedat Muriqi .
The Kosovo international has enjoyed a strong season in the Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in 20 matches .
The striker has previously been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur .
Victor Wanyama has fallen out of favour at Tottenham and would most likely be desperate to seal an exit from the club in the summer .
The Kenyan midfielder was close to leaving in January , only for a deal to collapse at the last minute .
Wanyama would most certainly add strength and power to the Villa midfield .
Matej Vydra was always such a prolific striker at Championship level but has struggled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Burnley man has been restricted to just nine appearances in all competitions this season , meaning his Clarets future looks in serious doubt .
A change of scenery in the summer could be just what he needs , with Villa on the bookies ' list to make a move for the former Derby County forward .
Villa boss Dean Smith has raided former club Brentford in the past , signing Ezri Konsa back in the summer , and he could do the same again this summer , with Villa being linked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been wowing the Championship this season with his quality and has scored eight goals , as well as claiming six assists .
Benrahama would most certainly add quality to the ranks at Villa Park , but it is unlikely that Villa would be his only suitors .

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Aston Villa face the task of retaining their Premier League status for next season, with the club currently sitting just outside the relegation places by one point.
After gaining promotion from the Championship last season, Villa's main aim, despite splashing the cash over the summer, was always to try and keep their heads above water in their first season back in the big time.
But with just 13 games of the season remaining, Villa, who will face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at the start of next month, face a stern challenge to try and stay in the Premier League.
Should they pass that test, they will be desperate to be looking upwards next season and not have the worry of such dangers creeping in again.
With that in mind, here is a look at some of the players that Villa are being tipped to make approaches for in the summer, according to SportNation.bet.
Alexander Sorloth 6/1
Goals have been relatively hard to come by for Aston Villa this season and they may wish to explore the possibility of upgrading their attacking options in the summer.
One player they are being linked with by the bookies is Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, who is currently out on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor from Crystal Palace.
Sorloth was signed by Palace in January 2018 and has struggled to adapt to the Premier League, meaning he has been sent out on loan twice since arriving in England a little over two years ago.
Vedat Muriqi 6/1
Another striker being touted by the bookies to join Villa in the summer is Fenerbahce's Vedat Muriqi.
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The Kosovo international has enjoyed a strong season in the Turkish top flight this term, bagging 12 goals in 20 matches.
The striker has previously been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Victor Wanyama 7/1
Victor Wanyama has fallen out of favour at Tottenham and would most likely be desperate to seal an exit from the club in the summer.
The Kenyan midfielder was close to leaving in January, only for a deal to collapse at the last minute.
Wanyama would most certainly add strength and power to the Villa midfield.
Matej Vydra 7/1
Matej Vydra was always such a prolific striker at Championship level but has struggled to cut it in the Premier League.
The Burnley man has been restricted to just nine appearances in all competitions this season, meaning his Clarets future looks in serious doubt.
A change of scenery in the summer could be just what he needs, with Villa on the bookies' list to make a move for the former Derby County forward.
Said Benrahma 12/1
Villa boss Dean Smith has raided former club Brentford in the past, signing Ezri Konsa back in the summer, and he could do the same again this summer, with Villa being linked with winger Said Benrahama.
The Algerian has been wowing the Championship this season with his quality and has scored eight goals, as well as claiming six assists.
Benrahama would most certainly add quality to the ranks at Villa Park, but it is unlikely that Villa would be his only suitors.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Horrifying moment tree falls on Solihull man's house in Storm Ciara

A Solihull man has spoken out over the horrifying moment a tree nearly fell onto his house during Storm Ciara .
Ciara battered Birmingham and parts of the West Midlands on Sunday , sparking travel chaos for many .
The weather saw the region pummelled by face-ripping winds , as gales swept through the city and caused havoc .
Rail services were delayed as Birmingham was battered by the weather blast , with some cancelled and trees being felled across the region .
Among the more alarming incidents were two homes being struck by a falling tree in Solihull .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which forced its owner to move out .
The frightening incident happened in Lyndon Road , Olton , at around 2pm on Sunday February 9 .
Two homes were damaged when the tree fell , including a semi-detached property where Leon Deakin lives , reports CoventryLive .
The tree fell between his house and that of his neighbour Ann Bailey , with the 78-year-old woman ’ s home coming off worst .
Her Ford Focus car was also damaged by the falling tree .
The full force of the falling tree hit Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her home .
Mr Deakin ’ s garage and the roof of his house sustained less damage but he felt they had a lucky escape .
“ Just one metre to the right and it would have gone straight through the front of the house , ” he told CoventryLive .
He and his wife had been sitting down to have lunch to celebrate her father ’ s birthday at the time .
“ It was about 2pm roughly , ” he said .
“ We were sat by the window in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lunch as it was my wife ’ s dad ’ s birthday .
“ Next thing the sky turned white , there was a hellish gale and driving wind and rain . ''
He added : “ Next I saw what I thought was a bush and thought a branch has fallen and hit my new car .
“ I came outside , looked , and said to my wife ‘ the tree has fallen on the house ’ .
“ She didn ’ t believe me at first .
“ I made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure my neighbour Ann was okay - I could see her in her window.
” By this point other neighbours from opposite had come out too and within minutes the fire service arrived .
Council workmen also turned up .
Mr Deakin added : `` The fire service were great and got here really fast .
They made sure everyone was safe , made sure the house was safe and turned the gas and electric off.
” Mr Deakin said they all went into a neighbour ’ s house opposite in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bailey had said the tree was an accident waiting to happen and that he now had similar concerns about one in front of his house .
He said : “ We are also worried about one in front of our house and didn ’ t sleep very well on Sunday night.
” Mrs Bailey ’ s daughter said her mother ’ s main concern was that her car had also been damaged by the falling tree and that she was unable to visit her husband who is a resident in a nearby nursing @ @

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A Solihull man has spoken out over the horrifying moment a tree nearly fell onto his house during Storm Ciara.
Ciara battered Birmingham and parts of the West Midlands on Sunday, sparking travel chaos for many.
The weather saw the region pummelled by face-ripping winds, as gales swept through the city and caused havoc.
Rail services were delayed as Birmingham was battered by the weather blast, with some cancelled and trees being felled across the region.
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Among the more alarming incidents were two homes being struck by a falling tree in Solihull.
And one of them sustained heavy damage which forced its owner to move out.
The frightening incident happened in Lyndon Road, Olton, at around 2pm on Sunday February 9.
Two homes were damaged when the tree fell, including a semi-detached property where Leon Deakin lives, reports CoventryLive.
The tree fell between his house and that of his neighbour Ann Bailey, with the 78-year-old woman’s home coming off worst. Her Ford Focus car was also damaged by the falling tree.
The full force of the falling tree hit Mrs Bailey’s garage and the roof of her home.
Mr Deakin’s garage and the roof of his house sustained less damage but he felt they had a lucky escape.
“Just one metre to the right and it would have gone straight through the front of the house,” he told CoventryLive.
He and his wife had been sitting down to have lunch to celebrate her father’s birthday at the time.
“It was about 2pm roughly,” he said. “We were sat by the window in the front room. We were having lunch as it was my wife’s dad’s birthday.
“Next thing the sky turned white, there was a hellish gale and driving wind and rain."
He added: “Next I saw what I thought was a bush and thought a branch has fallen and hit my new car.
“I came outside, looked, and said to my wife ‘the tree has fallen on the house’.
“She didn’t believe me at first.
“I made sure everyone went back inside and went to make sure my neighbour Ann was okay - I could see her in her window.”
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By this point other neighbours from opposite had come out too and within minutes the fire service arrived. Council workmen also turned up.
Mr Deakin added: "The fire service were great and got here really fast. They made sure everyone was safe, made sure the house was safe and turned the gas and electric off.”
Mr Deakin said they all went into a neighbour’s house opposite in the aftermath.
He said that Mrs Bailey had said the tree was an accident waiting to happen and that he now had similar concerns about one in front of his house.
He said: “We are also worried about one in front of our house and didn’t sleep very well on Sunday night.”
Mrs Bailey’s daughter said her mother’s main concern was that her car had also been damaged by the falling tree and that she was unable to visit her husband who is a resident in a nearby nursing home.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'A clear plan' - Man Utd chief details transfer philosophy amid Jack Grealish links

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been discussing his summer side 's transfer policy as Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move to the club .
The Aston Villa captain has been heavily touted with a move to Old Trafford with some reports at the weekend even claiming he has begun looking for a new house in anticipation of a move .
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be keen in the 24-year-old , who has impressed on his return to the Premier League .
Grealish has scored nine times and set up seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battling relegation .
Dean Smith 's side are 17th with 13 games remaining and Grealish 's future at Villa Park could hinge on whether his side stay in the top flight .
United , meanwhile , are looking at bringing in 'the best young players ' according to Woodward , who told a recent fans ' forum of his side 's summer plans .
Could that be a hint that they are looking at Grealish , who is clearly one of the top talents in English football ?
`` The recruitment department is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , along with Ole and his coaching staff , '' Woodward is quoted as saying by the PA news agency .
`` Our focus is on bringing in a combination of experience and the best young players with potential to develop further , fusing graduates from our academy with high-quality acquisitions .
`` Our recruitment process focuses on analysis and selection of players over the course of a season , with a view to the following summer transfer window .
`` As part of the rebuild we see this coming summer as an @ @ @ @

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been discussing his summer side's transfer policy as Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move to the club.
The Aston Villa captain has been heavily touted with a move to Old Trafford with some reports at the weekend even claiming he has begun looking for a new house in anticipation of a move.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be keen in the 24-year-old, who has impressed on his return to the Premier League.
Grealish has scored nine times and set up seven goals for his team-mates, with Villa battling relegation.
Dean Smith's side are 17th with 13 games remaining and Grealish's future at Villa Park could hinge on whether his side stay in the top flight.
United, meanwhile, are looking at bringing in 'the best young players' according to Woodward, who told a recent fans' forum of his side's summer plans.
Could that be a hint that they are looking at Grealish, who is clearly one of the top talents in English football?
"The recruitment department is working to a clear plan and philosophy, along with Ole and his coaching staff," Woodward is quoted as saying by the PA news agency.
"Our focus is on bringing in a combination of experience and the best young players with potential to develop further, fusing graduates from our academy with high-quality acquisitions.
"Our recruitment process focuses on analysis and selection of players over the course of a season, with a view to the following summer transfer window.
"As part of the rebuild we see this coming summer as an important opportunity."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Former Wolves defender Jackie McNamara rushed to hospital

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jackie McNamara is in hospital after collapsing on his doorstep .
The Daily Record say he is currently undergoing surgery and former Celtic team-mate John Hartson says the 46-year-old collapses at his house on Saturday with a bleed on the brain .
Reports say he was taken to hospital in York and then transferred to another in Hull .
The Celtic legend is currently a consultant with Dunfermline Athletic , where he started his career , but still has a house in the north of England .
He was York City 's manager until March 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by his daughter this evening , who posted the following statement : `` This is Jackie ’ s daughter .
`` Thank you all for your kind words and support .
`` My dad is getting the best care possible , as you all can understand this is difficult for us as a family and request privacy at this time . ''
McNamara joined Wolves from Celtic in 2005 and made 29 appearances for the club before moving on to Aberdeen .
He also played for Falkirk and Partick Thistle and was capped @ @ @ @ @

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jackie McNamara is in hospital after collapsing on his doorstep.
The Daily Record say he is currently undergoing surgery and former Celtic team-mate John Hartson says the 46-year-old collapses at his house on Saturday with a bleed on the brain.
Reports say he was taken to hospital in York and then transferred to another in Hull.
The Celtic legend is currently a consultant with Dunfermline Athletic, where he started his career, but still has a house in the north of England.
He was York City's manager until March 2018.
McNamara's Twitter account was accessed by his daughter this evening, who posted the following statement: "This is Jackie’s daughter.
"Thank you all for your kind words and support.
"My dad is getting the best care possible, as you all can understand this is difficult for us as a family and request privacy at this time."
McNamara joined Wolves from Celtic in 2005 and made 29 appearances for the club before moving on to Aberdeen.
He also played for Falkirk and Partick Thistle and was capped by Scotland 33 times.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Valentine's Day treats on offer in Digbeth campaign to help St Basil's

Businesses in the Digbeth area of Birmingham have joined forces to show a little love for charity this Valentine 's Day .
Digbeth Estates have announced a From Digbeth With Love campaign in support of St Basil 's .
Ahead of Valentine ’ s Day , traders have decided to raise money for Digbeth-based charity St Basil 's .
The charity helps young people to develop skills , increase opportunities and prevent homelessness .
From Digbeth With Love , which is headed up by the Digbeth Estates team , will see many Digbeth businesses coming together to sell a variety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And 100 per cent of the profits will be donated to support St Basil 's initiatives .
This will include donations from Digbeth Dining Club , Ghetto Golf and Stag Barbers .
Valentine ’ s Special Cocktails , cookies and cakes will be for sale on Friday from Fazeley Social and Kanteen , along with punch from The Night Owl .
Big Bake Birmingham 's head bakers will be making delicious treats which will be available from Custard Factory Reception or the Ruin pub .
Sara Bremner , head of events and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` St Basil 's is such a wonderful charity that we 've been wanting to support for a while now .
`` The work they do has such a positive impact on young people and we 're so proud to have them as part of the Digbeth community . ''
From Digbeth With Love will take place from Friday February 14 to Sunday February 16 across the Custard Factory and wider Digbeth Estates area .

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Businesses in the Digbeth area of Birmingham have joined forces to show a little love for charity this Valentine's Day.
Digbeth Estates have announced a From Digbeth With Love campaign in support of St Basil's.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, traders have decided to raise money for Digbeth-based charity St Basil's.
The charity helps young people to develop skills, increase opportunities and prevent homelessness.
From Digbeth With Love, which is headed up by the Digbeth Estates team, will see many Digbeth businesses coming together to sell a variety of themed goodies over Valentine's weekend.
And 100 per cent of the profits will be donated to support St Basil's initiatives.
This will include donations from Digbeth Dining Club, Ghetto Golf and Stag Barbers.
Valentine’s Special Cocktails, cookies and cakes will be for sale on Friday from Fazeley Social and Kanteen, along with punch from The Night Owl.
Big Bake Birmingham's head bakers will be making delicious treats which will be available from Custard Factory Reception or the Ruin pub.
Sara Bremner, head of events and communications at Digbeth Estates, said: "St Basil's is such a wonderful charity that we've been wanting to support for a while now.
"The work they do has such a positive impact on young people and we're so proud to have them as part of the Digbeth community."
From Digbeth With Love will take place from Friday February 14 to Sunday February 16 across the Custard Factory and wider Digbeth Estates area.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Two boys aged 15 charged with murdering Sutton Coldfield pupil Babacar Diagne

Two teenagers have been charged over the murder of former Birmingham schoolboy Babacar Diagne .
Babacar , aged 15 , was stabbed to death in Coventry last Wednesday ( February 5 ) .
He was a former pupils of John Willmott School in Sutton Coldfield .
West Midlands Police said it had charged two boys , both aged 15 , with his murder .
They are due to appear before magistrates in Coventry on Tuesday morning .
Babacar was found collapsed on grassland off Petitor Crescent , Wood End , Coventry , at around 7pm on Wednesday , February 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over his death , detectives have also arrested a 17-year-old boy .
He was arrested in Coventry shortly before 10am on Monday and is being questioned on suspicion of murder .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , who is leading the investigation , said : `` We ’ re making excellent progress and our work continues .
We are offering all the support we can to the family of Babacar as they continue to try to come to terms with what has happened . ''
Meanwhile , staff at Babacar 's former school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have paid tribute to their former pupil .
Tracey Peters , headteacher , said : “ Our school community is shocked and deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with Babacar ’ s family and friends .
We are helping and supporting students and staff during this difficult time .
“ Babacar was full of personality and everyone knew him .
Today we held a special assembly in his memory and we have opened a book of condolence where students can pay tribute to their former classmate and friend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the investigation is being asked to contact police via Live Chat , by ringing 101 , or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Two teenagers have been charged over the murder of former Birmingham schoolboy Babacar Diagne.
Babacar, aged 15, was stabbed to death in Coventry last Wednesday (February 5). He was a former pupils of John Willmott School in Sutton Coldfield.
West Midlands Police said it had charged two boys, both aged 15, with his murder. They are due to appear before magistrates in Coventry on Tuesday morning.
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Babacar was found collapsed on grassland off Petitor Crescent, Wood End, Coventry, at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 5.
As well as charging two boys over his death, detectives have also arrested a 17-year-old boy. He was arrested in Coventry shortly before 10am on Monday and is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, who is leading the investigation, said: "We’re making excellent progress and our work continues. We are offering all the support we can to the family of Babacar as they continue to try to come to terms with what has happened."
Meanwhile, staff at Babacar's former school, John Willmott School in Sutton Coldfield, have paid tribute to their former pupil.
Tracey Peters, headteacher, said: “Our school community is shocked and deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with Babacar’s family and friends. We are helping and supporting students and staff during this difficult time.
“Babacar was full of personality and everyone knew him. Today we held a special assembly in his memory and we have opened a book of condolence where students can pay tribute to their former classmate and friend."
Anyone with information which could help the investigation is being asked to contact police via Live Chat, by ringing 101, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--What Pep Clotet has said about Jude Bellingham and his Birmingham City future and Manchester United

What Pep Clotet has said about Jude Bellingham and his Birmingham City future and Manchester United interest

Birmingham City 's 16-year-old sensation Jude Bellingham has attracted interest from all over the globe following his breakout campaign in the Championship for Blues this season .
The talented midfielder has attracted the attention of a number of top clubs who have been watching Bellingham over the past few months .
European giants Manchester United have been the latest to register a serious interest in signing the youngster , reportedly having a £20m+ bid rejected .
The Red Devils are expected to go back in for Bellingham in the Summer .
What has Pep Clotet had to say about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clotet insists Bellingham ’ s head has not been turned by the interest shown in his services and remains committed to the football club .
He said : “ We are in a shell of all us , we try to work and win a game .
Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level .
“ I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are doing it with youth , giving them that opportunity .
Jude is helping us on this .
Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted .
“ We are aware of interest in him .
From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14 .
For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here .
He is used to it and I am used to it .
I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
“ In my position as head coach because I am not the manager it is difficult to evaluate .
I think Jude is very happy with what he ’ s doing , we are very happy with him , he ’ s growing and I see him very focused on us .
`` It ’ s his club , his people he is living a dream that comes from the work that he and a lot of people in the academy put together to reach this level .
He understands that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are saying these clubs are watching our players for this amount of money , it just makes us proud that he know we ’ re doing things the right way , in giving a path to the first-team for the players in our academy .
“ On a personal point it makes me proud that I was here with him when he started this journey , and he makes the club and his team-mates proud for the fact one of our players is attracting this interest .
“ I think it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I have heard nothing , everything is the same and I ’ ve had no communication on this matter , so there ’ s nothing to worry about .
”

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Birmingham City's 16-year-old sensation Jude Bellingham has attracted interest from all over the globe following his breakout campaign in the Championship for Blues this season.
The talented midfielder has attracted the attention of a number of top clubs who have been watching Bellingham over the past few months.
European giants Manchester United have been the latest to register a serious interest in signing the youngster, reportedly having a £20m+ bid rejected.
The Red Devils are expected to go back in for Bellingham in the Summer.
What has Pep Clotet had to say about his future?
Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet insists Bellingham’s head has not been turned by the interest shown in his services and remains committed to the football club.
He said: “We are in a shell of all us, we try to work and win a game. Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level.
“I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half.
“We are doing it with youth, giving them that opportunity. Jude is helping us on this. Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted.
“We are aware of interest in him. From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14. For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here. He is used to it and I am used to it. I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players.
“In my position as head coach because I am not the manager it is difficult to evaluate. I think Jude is very happy with what he’s doing, we are very happy with him, he’s growing and I see him very focused on us.
"It’s his club, his people he is living a dream that comes from the work that he and a lot of people in the academy put together to reach this level. He understands that.
“The fact in the press they are saying these clubs are watching our players for this amount of money, it just makes us proud that he know we’re doing things the right way, in giving a path to the first-team for the players in our academy.
“On a personal point it makes me proud that I was here with him when he started this journey, and he makes the club and his team-mates proud for the fact one of our players is attracting this interest.
“I think it’s fantastic for the club.
“But I have heard nothing, everything is the same and I’ve had no communication on this matter, so there’s nothing to worry about.”


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'I believe'  - What Dean Smith has said about Jack Grealish as Manchester United eye transfer

Jack Grealish has emerged as one of the standout Premier League midfielders this season as a result of his consistent outstanding performances for Aston Villa in his first season back in the top flight for three years .
No other English midfielder can match Grealish ’ s output this campaign , contributing to 12 Premier League goals in a struggling outfit as he continues to do his upmost to drag his beloved hometown club out of the relegation mire .
Such brilliance from Grealish will of course only raise the increasing attention already on his shoulders .
European superpowers such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United to name a few all reportedly have the Holte End darling on their radar , whilst Jose Mourinho ’ s Tottenham Hotspur have previously registered a serious interest in the 24-year-old .
What has Dean Smith had to say about Grealish ?
Dean Smith has insisted Grealish is “ not for sale ” throughout the January transfer window , however as the Summer approaches and Villa ’ s fight for survival has concluded , you ’ d surely expect the many vultures to circle and make their move .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many teams and you can see why , ” he said .
“ We want to keep our best players and he ’ s obviously proving he ’ s one of the best players in the Premier League .
`` He 's a delight to work with , he 's an Aston Villa nut and , like myself , grew up a supporter .
It 's his work ethic and his attitude to training , to making himself better and he pushes us as coaches now , if a training session is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll force himself into the England set-up .
He 's doing it at the top table now , he 's scoring goals and creating them as well , and he 's a different type of player .
He 's got such good balance and strength .
“ He ’ s getting into areas of the pitch now where he can hurt teams with what he 's got .
Sometimes he 'd receive the ball a little bit too deep off the centre-halves and if I 'm the manager against him , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he 's sitting defenders down on their backside .
“ He ’ s a top player but as I ’ ve said before , our owners are very ambitious and want to establish us as a top Premier League club .
“ To do that you have to keep your best players , so we ’ ll be keeping hold of Jack Grealish .
People can keep looking but they can ’ t touch.
” Does Jack Grealish have a buy-out clause in his contract ?
Contrary to reports , Smith has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his skipper are not true .
He said : “ We have not got any clauses in any contracts that allow people to buy players for a certain amount of money .

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Jack Grealish has emerged as one of the standout Premier League midfielders this season as a result of his consistent outstanding performances for Aston Villa in his first season back in the top flight for three years.
No other English midfielder can match Grealish’s output this campaign, contributing to 12 Premier League goals in a struggling outfit as he continues to do his upmost to drag his beloved hometown club out of the relegation mire.
Such brilliance from Grealish will of course only raise the increasing attention already on his shoulders. European superpowers such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United to name a few all reportedly have the Holte End darling on their radar, whilst Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur have previously registered a serious interest in the 24-year-old.
What has Dean Smith had to say about Grealish?
Dean Smith has insisted Grealish is “not for sale” throughout the January transfer window, however as the Summer approaches and Villa’s fight for survival has concluded, you’d surely expect the many vultures to circle and make their move.
“I think he’s a big target for many teams and you can see why,” he said.
“We want to keep our best players and he’s obviously proving he’s one of the best players in the Premier League.
"He's a delight to work with, he's an Aston Villa nut and, like myself, grew up a supporter.
It's his work ethic and his attitude to training, to making himself better and he pushes us as coaches now, if a training session isn't good enough.
"I believe he’ll force himself into the England set-up. He's doing it at the top table now, he's scoring goals and creating them as well, and he's a different type of player. He's got such good balance and strength.
“He’s getting into areas of the pitch now where he can hurt teams with what he's got. Sometimes he'd receive the ball a little bit too deep off the centre-halves and if I'm the manager against him, I'd be happy with that. Now, he's sitting defenders down on their backside.
“He’s a top player but as I’ve said before, our owners are very ambitious and want to establish us as a top Premier League club.
“To do that you have to keep your best players, so we’ll be keeping hold of Jack Grealish. People can keep looking but they can’t touch.”
Does Jack Grealish have a buy-out clause in his contract?
Contrary to reports, Smith has insisted talk of a £45m buy-out clause on his skipper are not true.
He said: “We have not got any clauses in any contracts that allow people to buy players for a certain amount of money.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--School pays tribute to former Sutton Coldfield pupil Babacar Diagne killed in Coventry

Tributes have been paid to a former Sutton Coldfield schoolboy stabbed to death in Coventry .
Former John Willmott School pupil , Babacar Diagne , 15 , was found collapsed on grassland off Petitor Crescent , Wood End in Coventry at around 7pm last Wednesday ( February 5 ) .
Tracey Peters , headteacher at John Willmott School has written to parents and carers on Monday ( February 10 ) and said : “ I am sorry to have to share with you the sad news of the death of one of our former students , Babacar Diagne .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saddened by this news and our thoughts are with Babacar ’ s family and friends .
We are helping and supporting students and staff during this difficult time .
“ Babacar was full of personality and everyone knew him .
Today we held a special assembly in his memory and we have opened a book of condolence where students can pay tribute to their former classmate and friend .
“ The sudden death of a young person comes as a big shock to us all .
If you feel that your son or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do encourage them to speak to a member of staff.
” West Midlands Police said : “ The reason behind the attack still remains unclear , but homicide detectives are working on a number of possible motives.
” Police said if anyone was driving through the Petitor Crescent area between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday , February 5 , and has dash-cam footage then they would also ask them to get in touch on 101 or message police on Live Chat via the website .
Information can also be passed anonymously to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police said it is “ 100 per cent anonymous always - tell them what you know , not who you are .
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Tributes have been paid to a former Sutton Coldfield schoolboy stabbed to death in Coventry.
Former John Willmott School pupil, Babacar Diagne, 15, was found collapsed on grassland off Petitor Crescent, Wood End in Coventry at around 7pm last Wednesday (February 5).
Tracey Peters, headteacher at John Willmott School has written to parents and carers on Monday (February 10) and said: “I am sorry to have to share with you the sad news of the death of one of our former students, Babacar Diagne.
“Our school community is shocked and deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with Babacar’s family and friends. We are helping and supporting students and staff during this difficult time.
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“Babacar was full of personality and everyone knew him. Today we held a special assembly in his memory and we have opened a book of condolence where students can pay tribute to their former classmate and friend.
“The sudden death of a young person comes as a big shock to us all. If you feel that your son or daughter needs support in school then please do encourage them to speak to a member of staff.”
West Midlands Police said: “The reason behind the attack still remains unclear, but homicide detectives are working on a number of possible motives.”
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Police said if anyone was driving through the Petitor Crescent area between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, February 5, and has dash-cam footage then they would also ask them to get in touch on 101 or message police on Live Chat via the website.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Police said it is “100 per cent anonymous always - tell them what you know, not who you are.”


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'With a sledgehammer' - Pundit backs Man United to complete this Aston Villa transfer

Former Aston Villa striker Tony Cascarino thinks Jack Grealish will move to Manchester United .
The Villa captain has been heavily linked with a departure from Villa Park in the summer , with United touted as a possible destination for the 24-year-old .
Grealish , who has impressed on his return to the Premier League , is United 's top target according to reports with James Maddison set to sign a new and improved deal with Champions League-bound Leicester City .
Cascarino , who made 43 appearances for Villa in the 1990s , reckons Grealish would be an ideal fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer 's United will try the hardest to land the former Notts County loanee as they undergo a summer of upheaval .
United , it was reported at the weekend , are prepared for the departure of Paul Pogba with a £150 million transfer fee mooted .
That could hand the Red Devils the cash they need to lure Grealish away from his boyhood club .
“ I think he has got that Coutinho-type of performance , '' Cascarino said on talkSPORT .
`` I think there are a number of clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think United is where he will go because I think they will be the guys that will go the hardest for him because United now are going to go with a sledgehammer and certain transfers they are going to try to get over the line , and Jack , I think , is going to be one of them . ''

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Former Aston Villa striker Tony Cascarino thinks Jack Grealish will move to Manchester United.
The Villa captain has been heavily linked with a departure from Villa Park in the summer, with United touted as a possible destination for the 24-year-old.
Grealish, who has impressed on his return to the Premier League, is United's top target according to reports with James Maddison set to sign a new and improved deal with Champions League-bound Leicester City.
Cascarino, who made 43 appearances for Villa in the 1990s, reckons Grealish would be an ideal fit for plenty of sides but thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United will try the hardest to land the former Notts County loanee as they undergo a summer of upheaval.
United, it was reported at the weekend, are prepared for the departure of Paul Pogba with a £150 million transfer fee mooted.
That could hand the Red Devils the cash they need to lure Grealish away from his boyhood club.
“I think he has got that Coutinho-type of performance," Cascarino said on talkSPORT.
"I think there are a number of clubs that could take Jack.
“I think United is where he will go because I think they will be the guys that will go the hardest for him because United now are going to go with a sledgehammer and certain transfers they are going to try to get over the line, and Jack, I think, is going to be one of them."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'That's us done' - Aston Villa fans are saying the same thing about Carabao Cup final announcement

Aston Villa fans are n't happy with the appointment of referee Lee Mason for the Carabao Cup final next month .
Lee Mason has been handed the whistle for Villa 's clash with Manchester City at Wembley on March 1 ( 4.30pm ) .
Mason has taken charge of four Villa games this season , overseeing the team 's past two Carabao Cup matches .
He also refereed the Premier League games at Villa Park earlier this season which saw Dean Smith 's side draw 2-2 with Burnley and beat Newcastle United 2-0 .
Despite Villa 's favourable record in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't pleased with the appointment of the 46-year-old , who has taken charge of 12 top flight games this season .
Here 's what they 've had to say about the decision from the League on social media ... @ garethedwards74 : Hopefully he isn ’ t the new Dowd !
@ Jack_Hurley_R : He is just going to bottle it isn ’ t he ?
@ davidandheide : Can we have Andre Marriner instead @ albowilko : Bound to Ruin the Game , one of THE most Inept Officials in the League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointment , said no-one , ever

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Aston Villa fans aren't happy with the appointment of referee Lee Mason for the Carabao Cup final next month.
Lee Mason has been handed the whistle for Villa's clash with Manchester City at Wembley on March 1 (4.30pm).
Mason has taken charge of four Villa games this season, overseeing the team's past two Carabao Cup matches.
He also refereed the Premier League games at Villa Park earlier this season which saw Dean Smith's side draw 2-2 with Burnley and beat Newcastle United 2-0.
Despite Villa's favourable record in matches officiated by Mason, fans aren't pleased with the appointment of the 46-year-old, who has taken charge of 12 top flight games this season.
Here's what they've had to say about the decision from the League on social media...
@ villan_ginger : a villa red card and 2 Man City pens
@ garethedwards74 : Hopefully he isn’t the new Dowd!
@ Jack_Hurley_R : He is just going to bottle it isn’t he?
@ davidandheide : Can we have Andre Marriner instead
@ lewis_smith512 : Phil Dowd v2
@ albowilko : Bound to Ruin the Game , one of THE most Inept Officials in the League.
@ nicolaaaahhh : What a fantastic appointment, said no-one, ever
@ paulgoodall19 : That’s us done


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Man threatened with knife as robbers steal Piaggio moped in Burntwood

An urgent investigation to find a pair of knife-wielding bike robbers has been launched after a man was threatened with @ @ @ @ @ Staffordshire Police said the victim – who has not been named – was in Highfield @ @ @ @ @ by the two offenders at around 1am on Monday , January 10 .
After being @ @ @ @ @ Piaggio moped taken from him , a spokesman for the force confirmed to Black Country @ @ @ @ @ then believed to have fled the scene towards Morley Road .
A spokesman added : @ @ @ @ @ witnesses after a moped was stolen in Burntwood overnight .
“ Officers were called to @ @ @ @ @ this morning ( Monday , January 10 ) to reports two offenders had threatened a @ @ @ @ @ stealing a black , Piaggio moped .
“ The suspects are then believed to have @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident @ @ @ @ @ , call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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An urgent investigation to find a pair of knife-wielding bike robbers has been launched after a man was threatened with a blade in Burntwood.
Staffordshire Police said the victim – who has not been named – was in Highfield Avenue when he was approached by the two offenders at around 1am on Monday, January 10.
After being threatened he had his black Piaggio moped taken from him, a spokesman for the force confirmed to Black Country Live.
The suspects are then believed to have fled the scene towards Morley Road.
A spokesman added: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a moped was stolen in Burntwood overnight.
“Officers were called to Highfield Avenue just before 1am this morning (Monday, January 10) to reports two offenders had threatened a man with a knife before stealing a black, Piaggio moped.
“The suspects are then believed to have made off towards Morley Road.
Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 18 of 10 February, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Manchester United want Jack Grealish as part of £150m triple transfer spree - reports

Manchester United want Jack Grealish as part of a triple signing spree in the summer transfer window .
The Aston Villa captain is enjoying a brilliant season as the talisman in Dean Smith ’ s side and is expected to receive his first England call-up for the friendlies against Italy and Denmark at the end of March .
With seven goals and five assists in the Premier League , he boasts the best attacking record of any English midfielder in the division .
United ’ s interest is no secret and a potential move to Old Trafford for the 24-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Manchester Evening News reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on Grealish as well as two other signings ahead of next season .
United will prioritise reinforcing their midfield and attack and Grealish could emerge as their leading option if James Maddison pens a new contract with Leicester City .
Solskjaer praised the playmaker after his starring performance in the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford , saying : “ I ca n't talk too much about other teams ' players , if they 're Man United calibre or targets .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them corners I hit a couple of times.
” The likes of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek of Ajax , Borussia Dortmund flier Jadon Sancho and Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham are also targets for United , the report adds .
United have never spent more than £150m in a single summer but that figure could be broken as club chiefs come under pressure to invest heavily .
Grealish signed a new long-term deal with Villa in 2018 which means he is contracted until 2023 .
Villa know that relegation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's future at the club and Smith 's men are currently one point above the drop zone .

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Manchester United want Jack Grealish as part of a triple signing spree in the summer transfer window.
The Aston Villa captain is enjoying a brilliant season as the talisman in Dean Smith’s side and is expected to receive his first England call-up for the friendlies against Italy and Denmark at the end of March.
With seven goals and five assists in the Premier League, he boasts the best attacking record of any English midfielder in the division.
United’s interest is no secret and a potential move to Old Trafford for the 24-year-old has dominated the headlines for several months.
The Manchester Evening News reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on Grealish as well as two other signings ahead of next season.
United will prioritise reinforcing their midfield and attack and Grealish could emerge as their leading option if James Maddison pens a new contract with Leicester City.
Solskjaer praised the playmaker after his starring performance in the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, saying: “I can't talk too much about other teams' players, if they're Man United calibre or targets. But fantastic goal, I think he hit one of them corners I hit a couple of times.”
The likes of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek of Ajax, Borussia Dortmund flier Jadon Sancho and Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham are also targets for United, the report adds.
United have never spent more than £150m in a single summer but that figure could be broken as club chiefs come under pressure to invest heavily.
Grealish signed a new long-term deal with Villa in 2018 which means he is contracted until 2023.
Villa know that relegation could have a significant impact on Grealish's future at the club and Smith's men are currently one point above the drop zone.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Annoyed resident blocked bin lorry with car until he got bored on Birmingham street

A resident used his car to intentionally block a bin lorry and stop it getting down his road .
The bizarre situation , in Yardley , was revealed by Birmingham City Council bosses as they discussed the future of its waste service as well as the current problems around access - which result in more than four roads a day being missed by collection crews .
The council is not entirely sure why the resident took the extreme action .
It is speculated he was perhaps annoyed at the time the bin wagon arrived on his street and wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although the man put his bins out around the corner to make sure they were collected , the Local Democracy Reporting Service was told .
It is suspected he only stopped blocking the street after getting 'bored ' .
The council would not disclose any further details , including the street where it was taking place or exactly how the resident was parking his car , to avoid potentially identifying the culprit .
However bin chiefs were keen to emphasise the issues they encounter on a daily basis which can disrupt collections .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems but access issues are also a prominent factor , particularly when people park inconsiderately on narrow and congested streets .
Crews put notices on cars but do not report them to West Midlands Police .
The council collects waste from around 440,950 properties a week with a current completion rate of 99.7 per cent - although bosses admitted even that remaining 0.3 per cent amounted to hundreds of homes being missed .
Cllr John O'Shea ( Lab , Acocks Green ) , cabinet member for street scene and parks , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of reasons .
We still have problems with people parking their cars inconveniently .
`` We actually had one case where somebody was doing it intentionally to stop the wagon getting down the road .
`` If people park their cars without consideration for other road users , we ca n't get a 26 tonne wagon down the road .
As part of the new waste fleet purchasing we are buying different vehicles which are more manoeuvrable . ''
Last year the council approved a £12m investment to replace hundreds of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In doing so they will also look to re-profile the fleet by acquiring more of the smaller wagons which are better suited to navigating narrow streets .
Darren Share , assistant director for street scene , added : `` We are collecting from 75,000 to 80,000 properties every day and it only takes one car , parked in the wrong place , which means we ca n't get our vehicle down that particular road .
`` We have noticed a reduction in missed roads but one missed collection is not good enough .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ where no-one is missed .
`` It 's getting into the context of where we are at the moment with 75,000 collections a day and we are missing very , very few out of that 70-odd thousand .
We collect significantly more bins than we do n't . ''

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A resident used his car to intentionally block a bin lorry and stop it getting down his road.
The bizarre situation, in Yardley, was revealed by Birmingham City Council bosses as they discussed the future of its waste service as well as the current problems around access - which result in more than four roads a day being missed by collection crews.
The council is not entirely sure why the resident took the extreme action. It is speculated he was perhaps annoyed at the time the bin wagon arrived on his street and wanted to force the crew to return later.
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Although the man put his bins out around the corner to make sure they were collected, the Local Democracy Reporting Service was told. It is suspected he only stopped blocking the street after getting 'bored'.
The council would not disclose any further details, including the street where it was taking place or exactly how the resident was parking his car, to avoid potentially identifying the culprit.
However bin chiefs were keen to emphasise the issues they encounter on a daily basis which can disrupt collections.
Staff sickness and vehicle breakdowns are common problems but access issues are also a prominent factor, particularly when people park inconsiderately on narrow and congested streets. Crews put notices on cars but do not report them to West Midlands Police.
The council collects waste from around 440,950 properties a week with a current completion rate of 99.7 per cent - although bosses admitted even that remaining 0.3 per cent amounted to hundreds of homes being missed.
Cllr John O'Shea (Lab, Acocks Green), cabinet member for street scene and parks, said: "We miss bin collections for a lot of reasons. We still have problems with people parking their cars inconveniently.
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"We actually had one case where somebody was doing it intentionally to stop the wagon getting down the road.
"If people park their cars without consideration for other road users, we can't get a 26 tonne wagon down the road. As part of the new waste fleet purchasing we are buying different vehicles which are more manoeuvrable."
Last year the council approved a £12m investment to replace hundreds of its ageing waste vehicles over three years.
In doing so they will also look to re-profile the fleet by acquiring more of the smaller wagons which are better suited to navigating narrow streets.
Darren Share, assistant director for street scene, added: "We are collecting from 75,000 to 80,000 properties every day and it only takes one car, parked in the wrong place, which means we can't get our vehicle down that particular road.
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"We have noticed a reduction in missed roads but one missed collection is not good enough. We want to get into a situation where no-one is missed.
"It's getting into the context of where we are at the moment with 75,000 collections a day and we are missing very, very few out of that 70-odd thousand. We collect significantly more bins than we don't."