thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Best backpacks 2020: top stylish options for travel and everyday use

Whether you 're off on an overnight stay , you 're going to school , work or anything else for that matter - a backpack is a great way to transport your things around conveniently .
The backpacks will be sturdy and stylish , because practicality and style should always go hand in hand .
When looking for the perfect backpack , you 'll want to make sure the straps are durable enough to hold your contents safely , it 's also handy to ensure the straps lay comfortably on your shoulders .
There 's loads of great deals on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at John Lewis ' sports and leisure deppartment .
We 've rounded up ten of the best for your consideration below .
If you like a plain backpack that will do the job , this hollow backpack from Superdry is nice and affordable with adequate space inside for your bits and bobs .
There 's a zip closure with plenty of external and internal compartments to keep everything safe .
The bag has a pretty impressive 21 litre capacity , even though it 's got a pretty small frame .
The Basecamp Backpack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spun from the remains of 10 plastic bottles .
Not only does this help to protect our planet , it transforms plastic waste into a stylish and functional alternative .
How 's that for sustainabilty ?
With multiple interior and exterior pockets , you can fit all of the essentials inside , including a laptop thanks to a 17 '' laptop sleeve .
There 's also external side pocket for water bottles .
Add a pop of colour to your everyday style , with this fun and bright design from Eastpak x Havaianas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create a collection of bags ( and luggage ) that capture the positive and youthful spirit of the two .
Four classic Eastpak designs are reimagined with the fun and vibrant spirit of Brazil .
The Padded Pak ’ r backpack features the bold and bright colors of Havaianas ’ iconic ‘ Brasil ’ flip flop with rubberized details and co-branded logos .
If you 're looking for cute and compact , the Seoul backpack from Kipling Clas is sweet and super functional .
There 's a range of easy reach pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spacious interior , to keep everything you need organised and safe during your travels .
It 's been designed with a top handle and adjustable straps to keep your comfortable however you carry it .
With a stylish and sleek look this backpack is ideal whether it 's for the daily commute or a lengthy hike .
It 's got an impressive 25 litre capacity and boasts a water-resistant outer - keeping your possessions safe whatever the weather .
There 's a padded slot suitable for a 15-inch laptop , a spot for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shoulder straps feature Techlite cushioning technology ensuring optimal comfort .
Fjällräven is one of the most versatile luggage brands around at the moment , featuring a range of sizes and colours to choose from .
There 's 16 litres of space for everything you need and is made from a lightweight yet super durable fabric .
Two top handles and shoulder straps allow you to comfortably carry it anyway you like .
This rubberised backpack is probably one of the most efficient to clean thanks to the easy wipe , water-repellent surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for outings and the daily commute .
The design is nice and spacious with internal pockets and a padded laptop sleeve .
Price : £45 , Marks and Spencer - buy here now If you prefer the smaller , almost handbag look - this multiway bag can be worn in a multitude of ways .
The cream-toned bag has a super smooth finish and features straps that can be adjusted from backpack to crossbody to suit every and any occasion .
Wherever you 're off to , this canvas bag is an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else in between .
It 's 100 % cotton , with a subtle wax finish that makes it water resistant , so a good choice if it starts to rain too .
When it comes to outerwear , Rains are among one of the supreme brands that get it right .
This mini backpack is available in an assortment of colours and is made from a water-resistant fabric that has a stylish matte finish .
The minimalist design has an inside laptop pocket , a spacious main compartment and a hidden phone pocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a quick weekend away ?
Take a look at the best travel bags worth investing in for all of your mini getaways .

Stay stylish on the go and bring all of your possessions with you safely. We've rounded up top picks from Rains, Eastpak and Fjällräven well worth considering for 2020
Best backpacks 2020: top stylish options for travel and everyday use
Whether you're off on an overnight stay, you're going to school, work or anything else for that matter - a backpack is a great way to transport your things around conveniently.
The backpacks will be sturdy and stylish, because practicality and style should always go hand in hand.
When looking for the perfect backpack, you'll want to make sure the straps are durable enough to hold your contents safely, it's also handy to ensure the straps lay comfortably on your shoulders.
There's loads of great deals on Amazon, we also found major reductions at John Lewis' sports and leisure deppartment.
We've rounded up ten of the best for your consideration below.
Best backpacks for 2020
If you like a plain backpack that will do the job, this hollow backpack from Superdry is nice and affordable with adequate space inside for your bits and bobs.
There's a zip closure with plenty of external and internal compartments to keep everything safe. The bag has a pretty impressive 21 litre capacity, even though it's got a pretty small frame.
Price: £34.99, Amazon - buy here now
The Basecamp Backpack from Gandy's is made from fabric spun from the remains of 10 plastic bottles. Not only does this help to protect our planet, it transforms plastic waste into a stylish and functional alternative. How's that for sustainabilty?
With multiple interior and exterior pockets, you can fit all of the essentials inside, including a laptop thanks to a 17" laptop sleeve. There's also external side pocket for water bottles.
Price: £34.99, Gandys International - buy here now
Add a pop of colour to your everyday style, with this fun and bright design from Eastpak x Havaianas.
The two brands have teamed up to create a collection of bags (and luggage) that capture the positive and youthful spirit of the two.
Four classic Eastpak designs are reimagined with the fun and vibrant spirit of Brazil. The Padded Pak’r backpack features the bold and bright colors of Havaianas’ iconic ‘Brasil’ flip flop with rubberized details and co-branded logos.
Price: £50, Eastpak - buy here now
If you're looking for cute and compact, the Seoul backpack from Kipling Clas is sweet and super functional.
There's a range of easy reach pockets, a useful laptop compartment and a spacious interior, to keep everything you need organised and safe during your travels.
It's been designed with a top handle and adjustable straps to keep your comfortable however you carry it.
Price: £65.10, John Lewis - buy here now
With a stylish and sleek look this backpack is ideal whether it's for the daily commute or a lengthy hike.
It's got an impressive 25 litre capacity and boasts a water-resistant outer - keeping your possessions safe whatever the weather.
There's a padded slot suitable for a 15-inch laptop, a spot for a 3-liter bladder with hydration tube and the shoulder straps feature Techlite cushioning technology ensuring optimal comfort.
Price: £80, Columbia Sportswear - buy here now
Fjällräven is one of the most versatile luggage brands around at the moment, featuring a range of sizes and colours to choose from.
There's 16 litres of space for everything you need and is made from a lightweight yet super durable fabric. Two top handles and shoulder straps allow you to comfortably carry it anyway you like.
Price: £62.34, Amazon - buy here now
This rubberised backpack is probably one of the most efficient to clean thanks to the easy wipe, water-repellent surface, so it's one to consider for outings and the daily commute.
The design is nice and spacious with internal pockets and a padded laptop sleeve.
Price: £45, Marks and Spencer - buy here now
If you prefer the smaller, almost handbag look - this multiway bag can be worn in a multitude of ways.
The cream-toned bag has a super smooth finish and features straps that can be adjusted from backpack to crossbody to suit every and any occasion.
Price: £31.50, Oliver Bonas - buy here now
Wherever you're off to, this canvas bag is an ideal choice for work, play and everything else in between.
It's 100% cotton, with a subtle wax finish that makes it water resistant, so a good choice if it starts to rain too.
Price: £59, Made - buy here now
When it comes to outerwear, Rains are among one of the supreme brands that get it right.
This mini backpack is available in an assortment of colours and is made from a water-resistant fabric that has a stylish matte finish.
The minimalist design has an inside laptop pocket, a spacious main compartment and a hidden phone pocket for extra security.
Price: £48, John Lewis - buy here now
Planning a staycation or a quick weekend away? Take a look at the best travel bags worth investing in for all of your mini getaways.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Mum who tried to stop daughter's killer's jail release ordered to pay him £40k

A mum must pay her daughter 's murderer £40,000 in legal costs after losing a fight to send him back to prison .
Former pub landlord Ian Simms , 64 , strangled 22-year-old Helen McCourt as she walked home from work in 1988 but has never revealed where her body is .
Determined mum Marie , 77 , fought for Helen 's Law and in March it was passed by ministers unopposed .
It means killers who do n't reveal where their victims ' remains are will no longer get parole .
But Simms was released on licence a month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marie went back to court in a bid to send Simms back to his cell but High Court judges ruled in favour of the parole board and ordered her to pay his legal bill , The Sun reports .
She now has just days to contest the decision .
But Marie says the legal fight is `` almost killing her '' and she lacks the `` energy , stamina and funds `` to carry on .
She added : `` To carry on would just put my family and everyone else through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Billinge , Merseyside , in 1988 and was convicted of murder on DNA fingerprint evidence the following year .
Helen was last seen getting off a bus near her house .
A scream was later heard from the George and Dragon pub which father-of-two Simms ran .
Days before the murder he had barred Helen after she had a row with another customer .
He was heard using obscene language towards her and telling her how much he hated her .
Simms had previously made sexual advances towards Helen and it was thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affair with a 21-year-old woman .
He added : “ The Government should recognise the exceptionally tragic circumstances here and apply some common sense.
” Marie previously said : “ I am bitterly disappointed at the High Court ’ s decision .
“ I did my best and so did my legal team but , sadly , this hasn ’ t produced the result we wanted in getting Simms back into prison .
“ I will never give up my quest to find my daughter ’ s remains .
“ I will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that someone will come forward with information and Helen will be found .
Then justice really will have been done.
” Giving their ruling earlier this week , Lady Justice Macur and Mr Justice Chamberlain stated : “ We have great sympathy for Mrs McCourt ’ s plight .
“ Like the Parole Board , we recognise the ongoing distress and misery that Simms ’ actions continue to cause and have every admiration for her fortitude and resilience.
” But they concluded : “ The [ Parole Board ] panel were acutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and adopted a careful and balanced approach both to the procedure to be adopted and to the assessment of Simms ’ current risk.
” After the ruling , a Parole Board spokesman said : “ [ We have ] immense sympathy for families of victims who have never been found and recognise the pain and anguish they have endured .
“ The court , in this case , found [ our ] panel ’ s decision and its approach was legally sound .
”

Former pub landlord Ian Simms, 64, strangled 22-year-old Helen McCourt as she walked home from work in 1988 but has never revealed where her body is
Mum who tried to stop daughter's killer being released from jail ordered to pay him £40k
A mum must pay her daughter's murderer £40,000 in legal costs after losing a fight to send him back to prison.
Former pub landlord Ian Simms, 64, strangled 22-year-old Helen McCourt as she walked home from work in 1988 but has never revealed where her body is.
Determined mum Marie, 77, fought for Helen's Law and in March it was passed by ministers unopposed.
It places a legal duty on parole judges to consider non-disclosure of information on murderers and paedophiles, with the Ministry of Justice saying these types of criminals "should expect to face longer behind bars".
But Simms was released on licence a month before it came in to force.
Marie went back to court in a bid to send Simms back to his cell but High Court judges ruled in favour of the parole board and ordered her to pay his legal bill, The Sun reports.
She now has just days to contest the decision.
But Marie says the legal fight is "almost killing her" and she lacks the "energy, stamina and funds " to carry on.
She added: "To carry on would just put my family and everyone else through the wringer again.”
Image: PA) PA)
Simms killed Helen in Billinge, Merseyside, in 1988 and was convicted of murder on DNA fingerprint evidence the following year.
Helen was last seen getting off a bus near her house. A scream was later heard from the George and Dragon pub which father-of-two Simms ran.
Image: PA) PA)
Days before the murder he had barred Helen after she had a row with another customer. He was heard using obscene language towards her and telling her how much he hated her.
Simms had previously made sexual advances towards Helen and it was thought Helen had discovered he was having an affair with a 21-year-old woman.
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy said Simms shouldn't get a penny.
He added: “The Government should recognise the exceptionally tragic circumstances here and apply some common sense.”
Marie previously said: “I am bitterly disappointed at the High Court’s decision.
“I did my best and so did my legal team but, sadly, this hasn’t produced the result we wanted in getting Simms back into prison.
“I will never give up my quest to find my daughter’s remains.
“I will continue to highlight this appalling ordeal in the hope that someone will come forward with information and Helen will be found. Then justice really will have been done.”
Image: SOLO Syndication) SOLO Syndication)
Giving their ruling earlier this week, Lady Justice Macur and Mr Justice Chamberlain stated: “We have great sympathy for Mrs McCourt’s plight.
“Like the Parole Board, we recognise the ongoing distress and misery that Simms’ actions continue to cause and have every admiration for her fortitude and resilience.”
But they concluded: “The [Parole Board] panel were acutely aware of the sensitivities in this case and adopted a careful and balanced approach both to the procedure to be adopted and to the assessment of Simms’ current risk.”
After the ruling, a Parole Board spokesman said: “[We have] immense sympathy for families of victims who have never been found and recognise the pain and anguish they have endured.
“The court, in this case, found [our] panel’s decision and its approach was legally sound.”
We are happy to clarify that the new law does not automatically prevent 'no body' killers from being granted parole. Instead, it places a legal duty on parole judges to consider the non-disclosure of information by murderers and paedophiles. The Ministry of Justice says the law change means these types of criminals "should expect to face longer behind bars".


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Husband surprises wife with £1,600 12ft T-Rex in place of gnome she asked for

A husband who was asked by his wife to spruce up their garden , decided to surprise her with a 12ft-tall T-Rex instead .
Adrian Shaw , 52 , purchased the 14-stone resin and fiberglass dinosaur for £1,600 in place of the garden gnome his wife Deborah , 53 , asked him to buy .
The dinosaur , named Dave , was strategically lifted into the couple 's garden in Leamington Spa , Warks by crane .
All of which took place whilst Deborah , who was none the wiser , was out running errands .
Adrian , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This project is a result of my wife 's request to make the garden look nice .
`` She suggested I clear away the weeds and maybe put a gnome on the patio which got me thinking .
`` I thought nothing could possibly look nicer in the garden than a 3.5 metre replica of a rampaging T-Rex , so I bought one .
`` I guess that it is most people 's dream to own a 3.5 metre replica of a rampaging T-Rex but they do n't have the space or resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been very fortunate to be able to realise the dream . ''
He purchased the dinosaur for £1,600 from a company in Wales who said they could deliver it .
All he had to do then was hire a crane to lift it into the garden .
He added : `` The neighbours loved it and took lots of pictures and I thought it looked great in the garden . ''
But wife Deborah , a school business manager , got the fright of her life when she spotted it in their garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adrian , who has been together with Deborah for 20 years and married for six , added : `` I thought my wife would be thrilled to bits but I do n't think she was as enthusiastic as I 'd expected her to be .
`` She loves the Jurassic Park films and watches all the David Attenborough documentaries , so I thought I could n't go wrong with the purchase really .
`` She came home late from work and it was dark so I thought I 'd surprise her with Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curtains .
`` I 'd even set up my camera to capture her reaction , which I was expecting to be one of sheer delight . ''
But Deborah ended up having to let the dog out for a wee in the middle of the light .
`` When she opened the back door to let him out the security lights came on and she came face to face with the T-Rex .
`` I could hear the screams and went running downstairs but even after the initial shock , she continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love with Dave though and he 's not going anywhere .
`` I 'm sure Deborah will understand and grow to love him just as much as I do . ''

Adrian Shaw from Leamington Spa, Warks, gave his wife Deborah the fright of her life as she discovered the mighty beast in their garden in the middle of the night
Husband surprises wife with £1,600 12ft T-Rex in place of gnome she asked for
A husband who was asked by his wife to spruce up their garden, decided to surprise her with a 12ft-tall T-Rex instead.
Adrian Shaw, 52, purchased the 14-stone resin and fiberglass dinosaur for £1,600 in place of the garden gnome his wife Deborah, 53, asked him to buy.
The dinosaur, named Dave, was strategically lifted into the couple's garden in Leamington Spa, Warks by crane.
All of which took place whilst Deborah, who was none the wiser, was out running errands.
Adrian, who has two grown-up sons, said: "This project is a result of my wife's request to make the garden look nice.
Image: Adrian Shaw / SWNS) Adrian Shaw / SWNS)
"She suggested I clear away the weeds and maybe put a gnome on the patio which got me thinking.
"I thought nothing could possibly look nicer in the garden than a 3.5 metre replica of a rampaging T-Rex, so I bought one.
"I guess that it is most people's dream to own a 3.5 metre replica of a rampaging T-Rex but they don't have the space or resources to do this.
Image: Adrian Shaw / SWNS) Adrian Shaw / SWNS)
Image: Adrian Shaw / SWNS) Adrian Shaw / SWNS)
"I have been very fortunate to be able to realise the dream."
He purchased the dinosaur for £1,600 from a company in Wales who said they could deliver it.
All he had to do then was hire a crane to lift it into the garden.
He added: "The neighbours loved it and took lots of pictures and I thought it looked great in the garden."
But wife Deborah, a school business manager, got the fright of her life when she spotted it in their garden in the middle of the night.
Adrian, who has been together with Deborah for 20 years and married for six, added: "I thought my wife would be thrilled to bits but I don't think she was as enthusiastic as I'd expected her to be.
"She loves the Jurassic Park films and watches all the David Attenborough documentaries, so I thought I couldn't go wrong with the purchase really.
"She came home late from work and it was dark so I thought I'd surprise her with Dave the next morning when she opened the curtains.
"I'd even set up my camera to capture her reaction, which I was expecting to be one of sheer delight."
But Deborah ended up having to let the dog out for a wee in the middle of the light.
"When she opened the back door to let him out the security lights came on and she came face to face with the T-Rex.
"I could hear the screams and went running downstairs but even after the initial shock, she continued to scream.
"I've fallen in love with Dave though and he's not going anywhere.
"I'm sure Deborah will understand and grow to love him just as much as I do."


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Klopp fires Leeds warning to Liverpool stars ahead of Premier League opener

Jurgen Klopp has told his Liverpool players they must be ready because Leeds will pose a stern test on Saturday .
Liverpool begin the defence of their Premier League crown against Leeds at Anfield and Klopp is wary of the threat posed by Marcelo Bielsa ’ s Championship winners .
The Reds boss knows Leeds will be difficult because of Bielsa ’ s high-pressing , intense style and says his players must be up for this challenge .
“ We have to make sure we get ready for the first game against Leeds because that will be a really tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds have a specific style of play , man-marking over the whole pitch , and that makes it proper intense .
“ We have to be ready for that , but we have a few days .
Hopefully all the other boys now stay healthy in the international games , then they come back and we have three days to work together on that.
” Klopp feels Liverpool have made the best of their unusual four-week pre-season and he was frustrated , like every manager , to lose a chunk of his squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was more bothered by Liverpool ’ s defensive sloppiness in their pre-season games and they were 2-0 down early on against Blackpool at Anfield on Saturday before recovering to win 7-2 .
They also conceded two early goals against Red Bull Salzburg because of mistakes and Klopp says they must be sharper .
Will Liverpool come out on top or can Leeds cause an upset on the opening day ?
Have your say here .
“ It was because of a lack of aggression from our side , a lack of desire a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s how it is , playing around , ” said Klopp after the Blackpool win .
“ The goals we conceded , yeah , they ’ re mistakes and that ’ s typical for pre-season games .
“ But so far I think we conceded pretty much all the goals in similar situations - losing the ball in the build-up , then it ’ s a counter-attack , it ’ s a free chance pretty much .
“ We know that and it ’ s clear we can not do it like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Joel Matip scored Liverpool ’ s first against Blackpool on his return from the foot injury he suffered in June , while skipper Jordan Henderson will resume full training tomorrow in a bid to be ready to face Leeds .
Klopp was also pleased to see Takumi Minamino score for the second game in succession after his first goal for the Reds against Arsenal in the Community Shield and hopes the Japanese will take confidence from that .
“ I hope , a lot , ” said the German .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you always hope for .
It ’ s important for Taki and important for us .
“ We have to work to win football games , who scores is not too important .
But for Taki , of course , it ’ s been a rather nice seven or eight days.
” Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The Reds manager anticipates a tough contest as his champions begin their title defence on Saturday with the visit of the Whites - who triumphed in last season's Championship
Jurgen Klopp has told his Liverpool players they must be ready because Leeds will pose a stern test on Saturday.
Liverpool begin the defence of their Premier League crown against Leeds at Anfield and Klopp is wary of the threat posed by Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship winners.
The Reds boss knows Leeds will be difficult because of Bielsa’s high-pressing, intense style and says his players must be up for this challenge.
“We have to make sure we get ready for the first game against Leeds because that will be a really tough one,” said Klopp.
“Leeds have a specific style of play, man-marking over the whole pitch, and that makes it proper intense.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“We have to be ready for that, but we have a few days. Hopefully all the other boys now stay healthy in the international games, then they come back and we have three days to work together on that.”
Klopp feels Liverpool have made the best of their unusual four-week pre-season and he was frustrated, like every manager, to lose a chunk of his squad for the Nations League games.
He was more bothered by Liverpool’s defensive sloppiness in their pre-season games and they were 2-0 down early on against Blackpool at Anfield on Saturday before recovering to win 7-2.
They also conceded two early goals against Red Bull Salzburg because of mistakes and Klopp says they must be sharper.
Will Liverpool come out on top or can Leeds cause an upset on the opening day? Have your say here.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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“It was because of a lack of aggression from our side, a lack of desire a little bit for this game - that’s how it is, playing around,” said Klopp after the Blackpool win.
“The goals we conceded, yeah, they’re mistakes and that’s typical for pre-season games.
“But so far I think we conceded pretty much all the goals in similar situations - losing the ball in the build-up, then it’s a counter-attack, it’s a free chance pretty much.
“We know that and it’s clear we cannot do it like this. We have to improve that.”
Joel Matip scored Liverpool’s first against Blackpool on his return from the foot injury he suffered in June, while skipper Jordan Henderson will resume full training tomorrow in a bid to be ready to face Leeds.
Klopp was also pleased to see Takumi Minamino score for the second game in succession after his first goal for the Reds against Arsenal in the Community Shield and hopes the Japanese will take confidence from that.
“I hope, a lot,” said the German. “It’s clear that’s what you always hope for. It’s important for Taki and important for us.
“We have to work to win football games, who scores is not too important. But for Taki, of course, it’s been a rather nice seven or eight days.”
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Emotional Vinnie Jones shares last note wife Tanya left him before tragic death

Vinnie Jones has emotionally shared the last ever note his wife left him before she died of cancer .
The ex-footballer last night appeared on Piers Morgan 's Life Stories to speak of his love for Tanya Jones , who died in 2019 after a six-year battle with the disease .
And after the wave of support that came his way following the emotional show , Vinnie decided to open up further to show fans part of Tanya 's legacy .
Tanya had used what little strength she had left to write him a love note thanking him for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Always believe something wonderful is about to happen ' across the front , had a sweet message inside .
`` To my love Vin , something wonderful happens to me every day ...
Being with you ! ''
Tanya had told him .
`` You are my morning sunshine the moment I wake .
With all my love . ''
Next to the snap , Vinnie wrote : `` Lets start the journey with this last card Tansy sent me xxx .
`` I would just like to thank everybody for their really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially Tansy .
`` It is overwhelming to feel so much love from this great country of people .
`` With your backing I will stay strong and help others on this journey of life good and sad .
Thank you everyone !
Vinnie , '' he added .
Ahead of last night 's episode , Piers had warned Good Morning Britain viewers to have their tissues at the ready .
He called the interview `` gut-wrenchingly painful '' , explaining : `` Within three minutes , I showed Vinnie a clip of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up why we were doing it again , and there was Tanya in the audience .
`` And he immediately crumbled , he had n't seen the video footage of her , he said , for quite a while , and it hit him .
`` It was so raw and moving and uplifting in a way , it was the most extraordinary love story , beauty and the beast in many ways .
`` They had first met when they were 12 years old and they got to together in their late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said she saved him . ''
Fans have flooded Vinnie with support after his raw grief , with Jamie Redknapp sending him a red love heart on his Instagram post .
Strictly Come Dancing champ Kelvin Fletcher also left a heart on his post , while another follower told him : `` I watched the interview with Piers Morgan , I was in tears all the way through .
May God bless you with strength and patience . ''
*Vinnie Jones ' episode of Piers Morgan 's Life Stories is available on @ @ @ @

Vinnie Jones, who sobbed on last night's Piers Morgan's Life Stories, shared the last thing Tanya left him before she was cruelly killed by the cancer she'd bravely fought
Vinnie Jones has emotionally shared the last ever note his wife left him before she died of cancer.
The ex-footballer last night appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories to speak of his love for Tanya Jones, who died in 2019 after a six-year battle with the disease.
And after the wave of support that came his way following the emotional show, Vinnie decided to open up further to show fans part of Tanya's legacy.
Tanya had used what little strength she had left to write him a love note thanking him for their marriage.
The card, which featured 'Always believe something wonderful is about to happen' across the front, had a sweet message inside.
Image: thevinniejones/Instagram) thevinniejones/Instagram)
"To my love Vin, something wonderful happens to me every day... Being with you!" Tanya had told him.
"You are my morning sunshine the moment I wake. With all my love."
Next to the snap, Vinnie wrote: "Lets start the journey with this last card Tansy sent me xxx.
"I would just like to thank everybody for their really kind messages and support towards myself and especially Tansy.
Image: thevinniejones/Instagram) thevinniejones/Instagram) Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"It is overwhelming to feel so much love from this great country of people.
"With your backing I will stay strong and help others on this journey of life good and sad. Thank you everyone! Vinnie," he added.
Ahead of last night's episode, Piers had warned Good Morning Britain viewers to have their tissues at the ready.
He called the interview "gut-wrenchingly painful", explaining: "Within three minutes, I showed Vinnie a clip of the last Life Stories, to tee up why we were doing it again, and there was Tanya in the audience.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Image: ITV) ITV)
"And he immediately crumbled, he hadn't seen the video footage of her, he said, for quite a while, and it hit him.
"It was so raw and moving and uplifting in a way, it was the most extraordinary love story, beauty and the beast in many ways.
"They had first met when they were 12 years old and they got to together in their late teens."
Piers added: "He said she saved him."
Image: Collect Unknown) Collect Unknown)
Fans have flooded Vinnie with support after his raw grief, with Jamie Redknapp sending him a red love heart on his Instagram post.
Strictly Come Dancing champ Kelvin Fletcher also left a heart on his post, while another follower told him: "I watched the interview with Piers Morgan, I was in tears all the way through. May God bless you with strength and patience."
*Vinnie Jones' episode of Piers Morgan's Life Stories is available on the ITV Hub now


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Jamel Herring claims he's ready to quit boxing after Frampton title fight

Jamel Herring claims his historic world title clash with Carl Frampton could be his last .
Frampton will face Herring in his bid to become Ireland ’ s first three-weight world champ after the American defended his WBO super-featherweight title in the early hours of Sunday .
Herring won at Las Vegas ’ MGM Grand when challenger Jonathan Oquendo was disqualified for a series of headbutts , which left the champ with a nasty gash above his right eye and unable to continue .
Although Herring comfortably won on the scorecards , he was hurt by the criticism of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after fighting Frampton .
“ Sitting in a hospital alone while being called out with all sorts of negativity is something else , ” he said .
“ I ’ m not angry , I ’ m not sad , just deep in thought .
“ I will still fulfil my obligations against Frampton , but that fight may be my last .
I ’ ve lost too much time from my family as it is .
“ I still want the Carl Frampton fight next by all means .
November , December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight next.
” Frampton , 33 , who has won world titles at super-bantamweight and featherweight , may have to wait a little longer for his shot at history and Herring may need some time to recover from his cut .
Herring , 34 , also says he will have to improve if he is to deny the Belfast fighter his dream of becoming a three-division world champ .
“ I accept all the criticism , I ’ m not going to run and hide from it , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse about tonight .
“ If anything , I ’ m more frustrated and I need to tighten up for Frampton , simple as that.
” Herring put Oquendo down in the second and the Puerto Rican responded by headbutting him repeatedly , opening up the bad wound .
Referee Tony Weeks stopped the fight at the end of the eighth because Herring could not carry on and the southpaw says he has never experienced anything like that before .
“ We knew he was going to come head-first , we had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the end , I wasn ’ t happy with how I was looking .
I ’ m disappointed with the outcome .
I ’ ve never been in that situation before .
”

Herring defended his WBO super-featherweight title on Saturday night to set up a fight with Frampton - but the American has been stung by criticism and has hinted he's ready to quit
Jamel Herring claims his historic world title clash with Carl Frampton could be his last.
Frampton will face Herring in his bid to become Ireland’s first three-weight world champ after the American defended his WBO super-featherweight title in the early hours of Sunday.
Herring won at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand when challenger Jonathan Oquendo was disqualified for a series of headbutts, which left the champ with a nasty gash above his right eye and unable to continue.
Although Herring comfortably won on the scorecards, he was hurt by the criticism of his lacklustre performance and admitted he may retire after fighting Frampton.
“Sitting in a hospital alone while being called out with all sorts of negativity is something else,” he said.
“I’m not angry, I’m not sad, just deep in thought.
“I will still fulfil my obligations against Frampton, but that fight may be my last. I’ve lost too much time from my family as it is.
“I still want the Carl Frampton fight next by all means. November, December, whatever. I still want that fight next.”
Frampton, 33, who has won world titles at super-bantamweight and featherweight, may have to wait a little longer for his shot at history and Herring may need some time to recover from his cut.
Herring, 34, also says he will have to improve if he is to deny the Belfast fighter his dream of becoming a three-division world champ.
Image: JamelHerring/Twitter) JamelHerring/Twitter)
“I accept all the criticism, I’m not going to run and hide from it,” he said. “Nor will I celebrate or make an excuse about tonight.
“If anything, I’m more frustrated and I need to tighten up for Frampton, simple as that.”
Herring put Oquendo down in the second and the Puerto Rican responded by headbutting him repeatedly, opening up the bad wound.
Referee Tony Weeks stopped the fight at the end of the eighth because Herring could not carry on and the southpaw says he has never experienced anything like that before.
“We knew he was going to come head-first, we had to time it,” said Herring.
“In the end, I wasn’t happy with how I was looking. I’m disappointed with the outcome. I’ve never been in that situation before.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Alexandre Lacazette drops Arsenal transfer hint with social media response

Alexandre Lacazette has hinted his future lies with Arsenal despite speculation tipping him to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer .
The France striker scored 12 goals in 39 appearances for the Gunners last season but his place in Mikel Arteta 's side has been called into question at times .
Arsenal are believed to be willing to part ways with Lacazette in order to raise funds for transfers and Juventus are in pole position to secure his services .
Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports the player 's representatives have met with Juventus officials , while Spanish outlet Marca claims Atletico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker .
But Lacazette 's latest activity on social media implies he is set to stay at the Emirates - where he has two years remaining on his deal .
One fan took to Instagram to urge the former Lyon man to remain with the Gunners , writing : “ One word .
STAY . ''
And Lacazette responded to the supporter with a winking face .
The hint means Lacazette - who joined the Gunners for a then-club-record £46.5million fee in 2017 - appears likely to stay and add to his 48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be seen if he will feature in Arteta 's first-choice starting XI next season , as eight of his 30 Premier League appearances last season came from the bench .
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But Lacazette started each of Arsenal 's last four Premier League matches of the 2019/20 campaign and the FA Cup final last month , during which the Gunners beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 .
Meanwhile , Arsenal remain in talks with Lacazette 's fellow forward and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
The club captain has entered the final year of his contract and is yet to agree to an extension , but Lacazette insisted Aubameyang 's decision will have no bearing on his own future .
`` We know that Auba has a lot of discussion with the club but I ca n't put my future in someone else , '' Lacazette said last month .
`` Everybody does their own thing .
I used to talk with him a lot at the beginning when we came back from lockdown .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk .
I just know he will say something to me before you in the press will know but that is it . ''
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ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE AND NICOLAS PEPE RETURN TO ARSENAL TRAINING GROUND AHEAD OF NEW SEASON
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE AND NICOLAS PEPE RETURN TO ARSENAL TRAINING GROUND AHEAD OF NEW SEASON
The 29-year-old France striker is linked with a departure from the Emirates Stadium this summer - with Juventus believed to be leading the race to secure his services
Alexandre Lacazette has hinted his future lies with Arsenal despite speculation tipping him to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.
The France striker scored 12 goals in 39 appearances for the Gunners last season but his place in Mikel Arteta's side has been called into question at times.
Arsenal are believed to be willing to part ways with Lacazette in order to raise funds for transfers and Juventus are in pole position to secure his services.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports the player's representatives have met with Juventus officials, while Spanish outlet Marca claims Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 29-year-old striker.
But Lacazette's latest activity on social media implies he is set to stay at the Emirates - where he has two years remaining on his deal.
Image: Mike Egerton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Mike Egerton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
One fan took to Instagram to urge the former Lyon man to remain with the Gunners, writing: “One word. STAY."
And Lacazette responded to the supporter with a winking face. The hint means Lacazette - who joined the Gunners for a then-club-record £46.5million fee in 2017 - appears likely to stay and add to his 48 goals for the club.
It remains to be seen if he will feature in Arteta's first-choice starting XI next season, as eight of his 30 Premier League appearances last season came from the bench.
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But Lacazette started each of Arsenal's last four Premier League matches of the 2019/20 campaign and the FA Cup final last month, during which the Gunners beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1.
Meanwhile, Arsenal remain in talks with Lacazette's fellow forward and close friend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over a new deal.
The club captain has entered the final year of his contract and is yet to agree to an extension, but Lacazette insisted Aubameyang's decision will have no bearing on his own future.
"We know that Auba has a lot of discussion with the club but I can't put my future in someone else," Lacazette said last month.
"Everybody does their own thing. I used to talk with him a lot at the beginning when we came back from lockdown.
"But since we really don't really talk. I just know he will say something to me before you in the press will know but that is it."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Kate Garraway confirms return to work date so husband Derek 'can hear her voice'

Resilient Kate Garraway will return to the radio in a week as she continues to get her life back to normal .
Her husband Derek Draper remains in a minimally conscious state in hospital after contracting coronavirus in March .
He may no longer have the disease but the damage it has caused has been extensive , and doctors do n't know when - or even if - he 'll be able to fully recover .
Kate has vowed to get back to work and in July she was back in the presenter 's chair on Good Morning Britain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back - and a telly return has given her extra strength .
Derek has plummeted to a jaw-dropping eight stone since being rushed to hospital five months ago .
But now , in another encouraging step , she will return to Smooth Radio a week on Monday .
Her regular programme has been hosted by Myleene Klass , who will return to her usual Saturday afternoon show .
The station say they are delighted to have her back .
Kate said : “ I ’ m delighted to be returning to my morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family who have been a big support to me .
`` Things are still hugely challenging and a long way from being normal , but I ’ d like to think that this will give Derek yet another opportunity to hear my voice as well as many of the songs we both love .
`` My heartfelt thanks go to Myleene Klass who has been brilliantly caretaking the show for me and to all my regular listeners for their messages of support .
`` I can ’ t imagine there ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m really looking forward to getting back into the studio.
” Smooth managing editor Sally Ardis said : “ We couldn ’ t be happier to welcome Kate back to her regular morning show .
`` She has been missed by the whole team here , as well as by listeners , who have been keeping in touch with her to show their support . ''
Kate , who has grown in strength during the most testing of times , said she 's been `` consumed with fear '' throughout Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together for the kids .
*Kate will be back on Smooth Radio on Monday September 14 for her 10am-1pm show

Kate Garraway says people accuse her of no longer caring about Derek Draper
Kate Garraway says people accuse her of no longer caring about Derek Draper
After returning to the Good Morning Britain studio, Kate will take back her Smooth Radio show from Myleene Klass, who has been standing in during her friend's family trauma
Kate Garraway confirms return to work date so Derek Draper 'can hear her voice'
Resilient Kate Garraway will return to the radio in a week as she continues to get her life back to normal.
Her husband Derek Draper remains in a minimally conscious state in hospital after contracting coronavirus in March.
He may no longer have the disease but the damage it has caused has been extensive, and doctors don't know when - or even if - he'll be able to fully recover.
Kate has vowed to get back to work and in July she was back in the presenter's chair on Good Morning Britain.
She says it's great to be back - and a telly return has given her extra strength.
Image: PA) PA)
Derek has plummeted to a jaw-dropping eight stone since being rushed to hospital five months ago.
But now, in another encouraging step, she will return to Smooth Radio a week on Monday.
Her regular programme has been hosted by Myleene Klass, who will return to her usual Saturday afternoon show.
The station say they are delighted to have her back.
Image: myleeneklass/Instagram) myleeneklass/Instagram)
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Kate said: “I’m delighted to be returning to my morning show on Smooth and to my Global family who have been a big support to me.
"Things are still hugely challenging and a long way from being normal, but I’d like to think that this will give Derek yet another opportunity to hear my voice as well as many of the songs we both love.
"My heartfelt thanks go to Myleene Klass who has been brilliantly caretaking the show for me and to all my regular listeners for their messages of support.
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
"I can’t imagine there’s a more relaxing job to return to and I’m really looking forward to getting back into the studio.”
Smooth managing editor Sally Ardis said: “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Kate back to her regular morning show.
"She has been missed by the whole team here, as well as by listeners, who have been keeping in touch with her to show their support."
Kate, who has grown in strength during the most testing of times, said she's been "consumed with fear" throughout Derek's illness but has to pull herself together for the kids.
*Kate will be back on Smooth Radio on Monday September 14 for her 10am-1pm show


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Liverpool fans unhappy with Raheem Sterling criticising Joe Gomez

Liverpool fans are unhappy with Raheem Sterling seemingly pointing a finger of blame at Reds defender Joe Gomez while on international duty .
England struggled to beat Iceland in their UEFA Nations League opener , which saw two players sent off and two penalties awarded on Saturday .
But Birkir Bjarnason fired high and wide to gift England all three points from the Group B encounter at Laugardalsvollur National Stadium in Reykjavik .
Speaking after the game , match-winner Sterling labelled the mistake for the penalty `` sloppy '' , which rubbed some Liverpool fans up the wrong way .
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`` But it happened and we kept on playing out football .
We kept trying to create chances and kept contact then we got the penalty in the end .
`` We should n't have conceded that sloppy penalty in the end .
But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Responding to Sterling 's comment , one Reds fan said : `` He hates Joe Gomez still and was disrespectful towards him after the game . ''
Another added : `` [ Jurgen ] Klopp actually needs to stop sending Liverpool players to that camp .
Horrible place to be in . ''
And a third Liverpool supporter concluded : `` If he 's going to talk about Gomez , he should talk about [ Kyle ] Walker as well '' .
Sterling and Gomez have n't always seen eye to eye and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 qualifier back in 2019 .
The duo clashed in the England canteen , and needed to be pulled apart by their team-mates .
Sterling was subsequently dropped `` as a result of a disturbance in a private team area '' .
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Raheem Sterling spoke to the press after England struggled to beat Iceland in their UEFA Nations League opener, which saw two players sent off and two penalties awarded
Liverpool fans are unhappy with Raheem Sterling seemingly pointing a finger of blame at Reds defender Joe Gomez while on international duty.
England struggled to beat Iceland in their UEFA Nations League opener, which saw two players sent off and two penalties awarded on Saturday.
Sterling scored England's spot-kick before Gomez conceded a penalty in stoppage time.
But Birkir Bjarnason fired high and wide to gift England all three points from the Group B encounter at Laugardalsvollur National Stadium in Reykjavik.
Speaking after the game, match-winner Sterling labelled the mistake for the penalty "sloppy", which rubbed some Liverpool fans up the wrong way.
Image: Sky Sports) Sky Sports)
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"We didn't expect the red card," Sterling told Sky Sports.
"But it happened and we kept on playing out football. We kept trying to create chances and kept contact then we got the penalty in the end.
"We shouldn't have conceded that sloppy penalty in the end. But we got lucky in the end."
Responding to Sterling's comment, one Reds fan said: "He hates Joe Gomez still and was disrespectful towards him after the game."
Another added: "[Jurgen] Klopp actually needs to stop sending Liverpool players to that camp. Horrible place to be in."
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And a third Liverpool supporter concluded: "If he's going to talk about Gomez, he should talk about [Kyle] Walker as well".
Sterling and Gomez haven't always seen eye to eye and even came to blows before a Euro 2020 qualifier back in 2019.
The duo clashed in the England canteen, and needed to be pulled apart by their team-mates. Sterling was subsequently dropped "as a result of a disturbance in a private team area".
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thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Government 'to launch seat out to help out' scheme for live sport and theatre

Sports fans and theatre lovers could watch events without social distancing within weeks under plans being accelerated by ministers with the backing of Boris Johnson .
The Prime Minister and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden last week ordered officials to “ move at extreme pace ” to encourage crowds back into large venues , according to reports .
Sports venues and theatres would be key beneficiaries of the Government 's 'Operation Moonshot ' programme to ramp up testing to millions of people every day .
It could mean that people with tickets for football matches or plays could be tested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days after the event .
Under the Government 's roadmap plan to ease lockdown restrictions , November 1 is the first date on which social distancing could be lifted .
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Tell us in the comments below But sources told the Sunday Times the PM wanted to speed up the plan - despite concern that it could lead to an uptick in cases of coronavirus .
`` Rapid testing is seen as the thing that can unlock the issue of getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Direction has been given at a very senior level to work at extreme pace on this .
The PM is keen on making rapid progress , '' they said .
Large sports venues need to be at least 60 % full for it to be financially viable to bring back fans .
Pre-season friendlies - including a friendly between Brighton and Chelsea have seen clubs bring fans back in with social distancing measures .
The team behind the “ eat out to help out ” restaurant scheme has been reformed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help out ” plan to persuade people to attend events once the restrictions are lifted .

It could mean that people with tickets for football matches or plays could be tested in advance and then chased up a few days after the event
Government 'to launch seat out to help out' scheme for live sport and theatre
Sports fans and theatre lovers could watch events without social distancing within weeks under plans being accelerated by ministers with the backing of Boris Johnson.
The Prime Minister and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden last week ordered officials to “move at extreme pace” to encourage crowds back into large venues, according to reports.
Sports venues and theatres would be key beneficiaries of the Government's 'Operation Moonshot' programme to ramp up testing to millions of people every day.
It could mean that people with tickets for football matches or plays could be tested in advance and then chased up a few days after the event.
Under the Government's roadmap plan to ease lockdown restrictions, November 1 is the first date on which social distancing could be lifted.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
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But sources told the Sunday Times the PM wanted to speed up the plan - despite concern that it could lead to an uptick in cases of coronavirus.
"Rapid testing is seen as the thing that can unlock the issue of getting audiences back. There have been meetings this week.
Direction has been given at a very senior level to work at extreme pace on this. The PM is keen on making rapid progress," they said.
Large sports venues need to be at least 60% full for it to be financially viable to bring back fans.
Pre-season friendlies - including a friendly between Brighton and Chelsea have seen clubs bring fans back in with social distancing measures.
The team behind the “eat out to help out” restaurant scheme has been reformed to draw up a “seat out to help out” plan to persuade people to attend events once the restrictions are lifted.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Graeme Souness urges Liverpool to seal "perfect" Thiago Alcantara transfer

Graeme Souness has called on Liverpool to put a 'disappointing ' transfer window behind them by signing Spain star Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich .
The Reds have been heavily linked with the midfielder for a number of months but have so far been unwilling to meet Bayern 's £27million asking price .
Manager Hansi Flick declared last week he expects Thiago to leave the Allianz Arena this summer .
But the player broke his silence on Saturday to insist he has not told anyone he is departing .
Liverpool 's only recruit of the summer so far is £11.75million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long-term deal from Olympiacos to provide cover and competition for Andy Robertson .
Souness believes the transfer window has been an underwhelming one for his former club and is concerned the Reds are not strengthening as they prepare to defend their Premier League crown .
`` The perfect time to sign players is when they do not have to be an instant hit but can be gradually introduced , '' Souness wrote in The Times .
`` So I am disappointed that Liverpool haven ’ t done so while they are reigning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That worked well with the likes of Fabinho and Robertson , who came to the fore after spending several months learning the system and could bed in without the spotlight being on them .
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`` That was classic Liverpool when I played there and classic Manchester United for over more than 20 years under Sir Alex Ferguson - to strengthen from a position of power . ''
Souness also highlighted why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match for Jurgen Klopp 's Liverpool and why he anticipates a challenging 2020/21 campaign .
The Scot added : `` Thiago Alcantara , the Bayern Munich midfielder , would be perfect because he works his socks off but is also gifted technically .
He is 29 , but he still has a couple of years , maybe three , at the highest level left in him .
`` As it stands , Liverpool are the favourites for the title , but I don ’ t see them running away with it again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ United and Chelsea this time .
`` United will be better with Donny van de Beek , but the goalkeeping situation may be an issue .
Chelsea have signed well , but let ’ s see how quickly Timo Werner , Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz settle in .
`` Beyond that , I don ’ t see a title challenger .
People are making noises about Arsenal , but I don ’ t see them being strong enough .
If you ’ re asking me now , that ’ s my top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , United and Chelsea . ''
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The Reds legend admitted he is "disappointed" by the club's lack of activity in the transfer market, while highlighting Thiago as the ideal match for the Premier League champions
Graeme Souness has called on Liverpool to put a 'disappointing' transfer window behind them by signing Spain star Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.
The Reds have been heavily linked with the midfielder for a number of months but have so far been unwilling to meet Bayern's £27million asking price.
Manager Hansi Flick declared last week he expects Thiago to leave the Allianz Arena this summer.
But the player broke his silence on Saturday to insist he has not told anyone he is departing.
Liverpool's only recruit of the summer so far is £11.75million left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who joined on a long-term deal from Olympiacos to provide cover and competition for Andy Robertson.
Image: SkySports) SkySports)
Souness believes the transfer window has been an underwhelming one for his former club and is concerned the Reds are not strengthening as they prepare to defend their Premier League crown.
"The perfect time to sign players is when they do not have to be an instant hit but can be gradually introduced," Souness wrote in The Times .
"So I am disappointed that Liverpool haven’t done so while they are reigning Premier League and world champions.
"That worked well with the likes of Fabinho and Robertson, who came to the fore after spending several months learning the system and could bed in without the spotlight being on them.
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"That was classic Liverpool when I played there and classic Manchester United for over more than 20 years under Sir Alex Ferguson - to strengthen from a position of power."
Souness also highlighted why he believes Thiago would be an ideal match for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and why he anticipates a challenging 2020/21 campaign.
The Scot added: "Thiago Alcantara, the Bayern Munich midfielder, would be perfect because he works his socks off but is also gifted technically. He is 29, but he still has a couple of years, maybe three, at the highest level left in him.
"As it stands, Liverpool are the favourites for the title, but I don’t see them running away with it again. I expect a bigger challenge, from United and Chelsea this time.
"United will be better with Donny van de Beek, but the goalkeeping situation may be an issue. Chelsea have signed well, but let’s see how quickly Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz settle in.
"Beyond that, I don’t see a title challenger. People are making noises about Arsenal, but I don’t see them being strong enough. If you’re asking me now, that’s my top four for next May: Liverpool, City, United and Chelsea."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Carabao Cup confirmed ball numbers ahead of second and third round draws

It ’ s been an unusual year and in football it ’ s been no different .
That continued with the League Cup being the opening weekend of the season rather than league action itself .
As such September ’ s opening fixtures have seen Football League clubs go toe-to-toe in the first round .
The second round of the Carabao Cup will be played in the first midweek after the League season kicks off .
And now , those Premier League sides who aren ’ t in Europe arrive on the scene .
Also , due to the condensed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owing to the late start of the season , the draw for the second and third rounds will be made together .
Thus , prepare yourself for two draws on Sunday - Follow them live right here , from 1.15pm .
Before then , here are the all important ball numbers for the Second Round .
After the second-round draw , matches will be given a ball number based on the order they were drawn out in .
These numbers will then go to an unseeded third round draw with the seven European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be played on the week commencing September 14 , with third-round matches the following week .
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Carabao Cup confirmed ball numbers ahead of second and third round draws
It’s been an unusual year and in football it’s been no different.
That continued with the League Cup being the opening weekend of the season rather than league action itself.
As such September’s opening fixtures have seen Football League clubs go toe-to-toe in the first round.
The second round of the Carabao Cup will be played in the first midweek after the League season kicks off.
And now, those Premier League sides who aren’t in Europe arrive on the scene.
Also, due to the condensed nature of this year's tournament, owing to the late start of the season, the draw for the second and third rounds will be made together.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Thus, prepare yourself for two draws on Sunday - Follow them live right here, from 1.15pm.
Before then, here are the all important ball numbers for the Second Round.
South section ball numbers
1 - Bournemouth
2 - Brighton
3 - Bristol City
4 - Cambridge
5 - Charlton
6 - Cheltenham
7 - Coventry
8 - Crystal Palace
9 - Fulham
10 - Gillingham
11 - Ipswich Town
12 - Leyton Orient
13 - Luton Town
14 - Millwall
15 - Newport County
16 - Northampton Town
17 - Oxford United
18 - Plymouth Argyle
19 - Portsmouth
20 - Reading
21 - Southampton
22 - Watford
23 - West Ham
24 - Brentford/Wycombe
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North section ball numbers
1 - Aston Villa
2 - Barnsley
3 - Blackburn Rovers
4 - Bradford City
5 - Burnley
6 - Burton Albion
7 - Derby County
8 - Everton
9 - Fleetwood Town
10 - Harrogate Town
11 - Hull City
12 - Leeds United
13 - Lincoln City
14 - Middlesbrough
15 - Morecambe
16 - Newcastle United
17 - Oldham Athletic
18 - Port Vale
19 - Preston North End
20 - Rochdale
21 - Salford City
22 - Sheffield United
23 - Sheffield Wednesday
24 - Stoke City
25 - West Brom
26 - Wolves
After the second-round draw, matches will be given a ball number based on the order they were drawn out in.
These numbers will then go to an unseeded third round draw with the seven European sides also taking part.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Kate Garraway's kids haven't seen Derek for 6 months after last day of normality

Kate Garraway has poignantly remembered the last day of normality before husband Derek Draper was rushed to hospital with a severe case of Covid-10 .
The Good Morning Britain host says `` the heart of the family has been ripped out '' by Derek 's prolonged stay in intensive care , where he 's been since March 29 with no sign that he 'll be discharged any time soon .
Their children - Darcey , 14 , and 11-year-old Billy - have n't seen their dad in nearly six months as only Kate is allowed to visit him in hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be one of only five people in the world to have survived with such a severe case of the coronavirus , which has ravaged his body and left him with organ , cell and blood vessel damage .
Kate recalled the day before Derek 's dramatic dash to hospital by ambulance when things still seemed normal - they 'd dropped Billy at a dance class and Darcey was with friends , so the couple decided to treat themselves to brunch .
`` We had such a lovely time - we 'd been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors to our back garden – not a very rock and roll or romantic topic for brunch , I know , but we were so excited about the chance to make plans , '' she told You magazine .
`` After we discussed that , Derek said , ' I fear a lockdown is coming ; while we 're in isolation it 's a good time to print out the photos of the kids to put on the wall . '
So then we went to B & Q to get some picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Derek started feeling unwell and initially thought it was due to painkillers he was taking for a shoulder injury , as he had none of the official symptoms of Covid-19 , such as a cough or temperature .
As his condition deteriorated , a desperate Kate rang GMB 's resident GP Dr Hilary Jones , who listened to Derek 's breath on the phone and told Kate to dial 999 .
Derek was blue-lighted to hospital where initially he seemed to be doing well and was even still able to communicate with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the last texts I have from him says , 'The doctor says the lung X-ray is looking positive , I 'm definitely not going to die , ' '' Kate revealed .
But within hours , Derek got worse and was able to send his wife one last text that read : `` I love you , you 've saved my life . ''
Kate was warned by doctors Derek might not pull through , and he was put into a coma to give his lungs the best chance of surviving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his organs .
It was n't until weeks later that Kate was finally able to see him on FaceTime , where she was shocked by his gaunt appearance .
He had lost eight stone and had dark circles under his eyes , as well as tubes everywhere , and was still deeply unconscious .
In July , Derek finally started showing signs of coming out of his coma , but remains in a minimally conscious state since then .
As a tragic reminder of what she 's lost , the frames they bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Kate ca n't work out how to use the printer .
But she 's determined to remain strong for her family , explaining how the kids use FaceTime to let their dad know what they 're up to day-to-day , and has taken an extra week off GMB to get Billy ready for secondary school .
`` I 'm always thinking how would Derek help Billy ; he was so brilliant at all of that , '' Kate added .
`` I imagine all the conversations he 'd be having with Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may never be having them again . ''

Kate Garraway opened up on the last hours of normality for her family before Derek Draper was rushed to hospital with a severe case of Covid-19 - and has remained there ever since
Kate Garraway has poignantly remembered the last day of normality before husband Derek Draper was rushed to hospital with a severe case of Covid-10.
The Good Morning Britain host says "the heart of the family has been ripped out" by Derek's prolonged stay in intensive care, where he's been since March 29 with no sign that he'll be discharged any time soon.
Their children - Darcey, 14, and 11-year-old Billy - haven't seen their dad in nearly six months as only Kate is allowed to visit him in hospital very occasionally.
And Derek is believed to be one of only five people in the world to have survived with such a severe case of the coronavirus, which has ravaged his body and left him with organ, cell and blood vessel damage.
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
Kate recalled the day before Derek's dramatic dash to hospital by ambulance when things still seemed normal - they'd dropped Billy at a dance class and Darcey was with friends, so the couple decided to treat themselves to brunch.
"We had such a lovely time - we'd been waiting ages to put in sliding patio doors to our back garden – not a very rock and roll or romantic topic for brunch, I know, but we were so excited about the chance to make plans," she told You magazine.
"After we discussed that, Derek said, 'I fear a lockdown is coming; while we're in isolation it's a good time to print out the photos of the kids to put on the wall.' So then we went to B&Q to get some picture frames."
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Just a day later, Derek started feeling unwell and initially thought it was due to painkillers he was taking for a shoulder injury, as he had none of the official symptoms of Covid-19, such as a cough or temperature.
As his condition deteriorated, a desperate Kate rang GMB's resident GP Dr Hilary Jones, who listened to Derek's breath on the phone and told Kate to dial 999. Derek was blue-lighted to hospital where initially he seemed to be doing well and was even still able to communicate with Kate on the phone.
"One of the last texts I have from him says, 'The doctor says the lung X-ray is looking positive, I'm definitely not going to die,'" Kate revealed.
But within hours, Derek got worse and was able to send his wife one last text that read: "I love you, you've saved my life."
Image: ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES) ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES)
Kate was warned by doctors Derek might not pull through, and he was put into a coma to give his lungs the best chance of surviving the onslaught as the deadly virus ripped through his organs.
It wasn't until weeks later that Kate was finally able to see him on FaceTime, where she was shocked by his gaunt appearance.
He had lost eight stone and had dark circles under his eyes, as well as tubes everywhere, and was still deeply unconscious.
In July, Derek finally started showing signs of coming out of his coma, but remains in a minimally conscious state since then.
Image: ITV) ITV)
As a tragic reminder of what she's lost, the frames they bought together are still stacked in the hallway as Kate can't work out how to use the printer.
But she's determined to remain strong for her family, explaining how the kids use FaceTime to let their dad know what they're up to day-to-day, and has taken an extra week off GMB to get Billy ready for secondary school.
"I'm always thinking how would Derek help Billy; he was so brilliant at all of that," Kate added.
"I imagine all the conversations he'd be having with Derek – it's heartbreaking to think they may never be having them again."


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--UK street dubbed 'fly-tipping hell' with 5 years of rotten meat and waste dumped

Fly-tipping plaguing one city street for five years has got so bad it has turned a house black .
The huge putrid mound of rubbish including rotting meat and leftover food is added to several times a day and has piled up yards from a doctor 's surgery since 2015 .
Locals are forced to move into traffic to dodge the stinking heap and access their GP and pharmacy in Balsall Heath , Birmingham .
And mould from the mass of stuffed bin bags , food waste and scrap has spread up the wall of the home its stacked against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other pests feast on the festering waste and it gives off a horrific stench .
A resident , who did not wish to be named , told BirminghamLive he 'd complained to Birmingham City Council but the problem persists .
He said : “ You ’ ve got rotten meat and food being disposed on the pavement outside the doctor ’ s surgery and houses .
“ People dump it all day long .
It ’ s food waste and which leads to rodents and other pests and a horrible smell when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bin bags and cardboard boxes .
It ’ s not locals who are dumping it but they are the ones who are affected .
“ The pavements are blocked with rubbish and the wheelchair users have to go into the road and they can not mount the pavement again because there is no dropped kerb .
“ It ’ s been ongoing for the last five years .
The resident ’ s wall has turned black and mouldy due to the rubbish .
“ Hundreds of emails have been sent to Environmental Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would like some sort of consideration from these people who are doing this .
“ Have respect for the community , the area and planet Earth .
“ People come from Manchester , Leicester etc to the Balti Triangle , what kind of image does this give them of the local area ?
” A council spokesperson said : “ Fly-tipping is a criminal and , often , organised offence .
It is a crime that damages the environment that we all have to live and work in .
Responsibility sits with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regard for the local community .
“ Where we have credible evidence , we will investigate and prosecute , as is demonstrated by a range of cases that have received widespread publicity in the Birmingham Mail and on Birmingham Live in the past .
“ We receive hundreds of reports of fly-tipping across the city every week and do everything we can to remove as much waste as possible and investigate the circumstances behind rubbish that is dumped .
“ Anyone with information on any cases of fly-tipping should contact the council at @ @ @

The huge putrid mound of rubbish including rotting meat and leftover food is added to several times a day and has piled up yards from a Birmingham doctor's surgery since 2015
Fly-tipping plaguing one city street for five years has got so bad it has turned a house black.
The huge putrid mound of rubbish including rotting meat and leftover food is added to several times a day and has piled up yards from a doctor's surgery since 2015.
Locals are forced to move into traffic to dodge the stinking heap and access their GP and pharmacy in Balsall Heath, Birmingham.
And mould from the mass of stuffed bin bags, food waste and scrap has spread up the wall of the home its stacked against, turning it black.
Rats and other pests feast on the festering waste and it gives off a horrific stench.
A resident, who did not wish to be named, told BirminghamLive he'd complained to Birmingham City Council but the problem persists.
He said: “You’ve got rotten meat and food being disposed on the pavement outside the doctor’s surgery and houses.
“People dump it all day long. It’s food waste and which leads to rodents and other pests and a horrible smell when you walk past.
“There’s bin bags and cardboard boxes. It’s not locals who are dumping it but they are the ones who are affected.
“The pavements are blocked with rubbish and the wheelchair users have to go into the road and they cannot mount the pavement again because there is no dropped kerb.
“It’s been ongoing for the last five years. The resident’s wall has turned black and mouldy due to the rubbish.
“Hundreds of emails have been sent to Environmental Health and nothing has been done.
“I would like some sort of consideration from these people who are doing this.
“Have respect for the community, the area and planet Earth.
“People come from Manchester, Leicester etc to the Balti Triangle, what kind of image does this give them of the local area?”
A council spokesperson said: “Fly-tipping is a criminal and, often, organised offence. It is a crime that damages the environment that we all have to live and work in. Responsibility sits with those who dumped this waste with no regard for the local community.
“Where we have credible evidence, we will investigate and prosecute, as is demonstrated by a range of cases that have received widespread publicity in the Birmingham Mail and on Birmingham Live in the past.
“We receive hundreds of reports of fly-tipping across the city every week and do everything we can to remove as much waste as possible and investigate the circumstances behind rubbish that is dumped.
“Anyone with information on any cases of fly-tipping should contact the council at www.birmingham.gov.uk/flytipping. ”


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden had hypnotherapy to cope with loss of baby

Emotional Amanda Holden says hypnotherapy to cope with loss of her son allowed her to have another baby .
The Britain 's Got Talent judge has opened up about the most devastating time of her life .
Amanda and husband Chris were crushed when Theo was stillborn in 2011 as the brave TV and radio star discussed how she `` fell apart '' following his death .
She has told The Sun of the steps taken to get their lives back on track .
Amanda says they were both diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder nine years ago .
But hypnotherapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Amanda has dedicated a song on her new album to her son .
Her first single – With You – is out this weekend .
She said : “ There is not a day that goes by when I don ’ t think about Theo , especially when a new school year begins .
`` We went and had some therapy about that , as anyone would .
“ Chris was terribly British about it , went once and was like , ‘ Right , I ’ m cured ’ , whereas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this amazing pregnancy woman called Zita West for hypnotherapy .
“ It was to help me believe in my body again , to give me the confidence I could have another baby , and do it all again . ''
She added : “ The sessions were about trying to make me have positive images about seeing a baby , and that it was going to happen .
It really helped.
” Amanda feared colleague Simon Cowell would die after he sustained serious injuries during a horror bike accident last month .
Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been left paralysed after broke his back during the shock accident at the beginning of August She was so worried she thought the music mogul would lose his life .
“ I honestly panicked it could be fatal .
It was gut-wrenching , '' the star added '' I got a text in the night .
I couldn ’ t sleep after . ''

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Theo was stillborn in 2011 and Amanda says she and husband Chris were both diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder but the therapy helped her to have another child
Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden had hypnotherapy to cope with loss of baby son
Emotional Amanda Holden says hypnotherapy to cope with loss of her son allowed her to have another baby.
The Britain's Got Talent judge has opened up about the most devastating time of her life.
Amanda and husband Chris were crushed when Theo was stillborn in 2011 as the brave TV and radio star discussed how she "fell apart" following his death.
She has told The Sun of the steps taken to get their lives back on track.
Amanda says they were both diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder nine years ago.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
But hypnotherapy helped the couple work through things day-by-day.
Amanda has dedicated a song on her new album to her son. Her first single – With You – is out this weekend.
She said: “There is not a day that goes by when I don’t think about Theo, especially when a new school year begins.
"We went and had some therapy about that, as anyone would.
Image: ITV) ITV)
“Chris was terribly British about it, went once and was like, ‘Right, I’m cured’, whereas I continued.
"Then I saw this amazing pregnancy woman called Zita West for hypnotherapy.
“It was to help me believe in my body again, to give me the confidence I could have another baby, and do it all again."
She added: “The sessions were about trying to make me have positive images about seeing a baby, and that it was going to happen. It really helped.”
Image: noholdenback/Instagram) noholdenback/Instagram)
Amanda feared colleague Simon Cowell would die after he sustained serious injuries during a horror bike accident last month.
Simon is said to be lucky not to have been left paralysed after broke his back during the shock accident at the beginning of August
She was so worried she thought the music mogul would lose his life.
“I honestly panicked it could be fatal. It was gut-wrenching," the star added
"I got a text in the night. I couldn’t sleep after."