thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Sheamus talks WWE comeback at Royal Rumble 2020 and why he must win one more title

It has been a long nine months away from wrestling .
But Sheamus is back and - in his own words - ‘ better ’ than ever .
The three-time WWE champion was sidelined with a lengthy injury and took some time away from the Smackdown brand to recuperate .
He went to the Rugby World Cup in Japan to cheer on his native Ireland and has enjoyed watching his beloved Liverpool canter towards what will be their first league title in 30 years .
But Sheamus - who makes his official big return at Sunday ’ s Royal Rumble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - has allayed fears that was set to retired from the squared-cirlcle .
As he prepares to take on Shorty G in Houston , Texas , he insists he still has it all to do in WWE , including winning the one championship that has eluded him : the Intercontinental title .
“ I ’ m really excited , ” he said , speaking exclusively to Mirror WWE .
“ I feel better now and more equipped now to get back in the ring than I ever have .
I even feel like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than when I first started .
I ’ ve still got a lot to achieve .
“ I just know that my mindset going into this now is that I have the Intercontinental title left to win to complete the set .
If I do that , I would have held every single championship .
“ I just want to get back in the ring and really cement my legacy .
I have a lot of stuff left to prove .
“ I ’ m not happy where I ’ m at right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some people say to me , ‘ You must be crazy.
’ But that ’ s all in the past and I want to achieve more.
” As for the signature 30-man over-the-top-rope Rumble match itself , it is unlikely Sheamus - the winner in 2012 - will enter .
But just to be competing again is good enough for him - and he credits his burgeoning YouTube channel , Celtic Warrior Workouts , for inspiring his return to the ring .
“ I don ’ t know if I will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I haven ’ t been confirmed yet - but I am looking forward to it , ” he said .
“ I ’ m just looking forward to getting back to work .
I ’ ve been off for quite a while .
And in the meantime , I ’ ve worked my a*** off to get myself back in shape .
“ I ’ ve got my YouTube channel , Celtic Warrior Workouts , which I ’ m super passionate about .
“ It ’ s inspiring a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s unbelievable .
In fact , it ’ s so inspirational to see that it ’ s helping so many people .
That was the aim of the channel .
You leave your ego at the door and it ’ s about brave change .
“ Then , of course , being back on Smackdown Live and brogue kicking Shorty G and all the backstage promos… I ’ m really excited.
” The Irish fighter , meanwhile , admits he would love to get back to his native Dublin more often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of his goals to do so this year , now that the Smackdown superstar ’ s working schedule has changed .
But he insists moving to Nashville has brought out the best of him after moving away from the heat of Tampa , Florida .
“ I don ’ t get home enough , ” the former WWE champion confessed .
“ That ’ s really the bottom line .
Especially being in the States for over 12 years now .
It doesn ’ t feel like a long time but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ folks , your sister and everything , it ’ s nice .
“ I need to get home more , man .
That ’ s one of my goals for 2020 to do that .
Now with the schedule we have with Smackdown on a Friday , I think I ’ ve got a better chance of doing that .
“ I lived in Tampa for 10 years and it was just not the right weather for me .
It was like , oh man , it ’ s 100 degrees - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was December .
So it burnt me out a bit .
“ But Nashville ’ s great .
It does get hot there in the summer .
But you do have the seasons and that ’ s great .
“ At Christmas time , it feels like Christmas , you know what I ’ m saying .
Right now , it ’ s probably the same temperature there than it is in London .
The summers can be a bit mad but then again , everywhere in the States the summers can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts are fixed on Tampa for April , however , which we see WWE ’ s annual showcase WrestleMania hosted at the Raymond James Stadium , home to NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
And when it comes to his 'Mania dream match , he reiterates his goal is to win the title he is yet to hold .
“ I don ’ t want to sound like a broken record , but if it ’ s for the Intercontinental championship , then that ’ s what I really want , ” says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid referencing his beloved Reds alongside his own ambitions .
“ It ’ s the missing piece from my trophy cabinet .
Its like the league title for Liverpool .
“ They might have won the European Cup but that ’ s the one they really , really want now .
The Intercontinental title is my Premier League title .
`` That ’ s the thing that has been on my mind more than anything on my way to coming back and now that I am back .
“ Next time I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the tour in May , I ’ ll be bringing it with me.
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The WWE Intercontinental title has eluded the Celtic Warrior - and after returning from nine months out of the ring, he is determined to lay down a marker on the Road to WrestleMania 36
Sheamus talks WWE comeback at Royal Rumble 2020 and why he must win one more title
It has been a long nine months away from wrestling. But Sheamus is back and - in his own words - ‘better’ than ever.
The three-time WWE champion was sidelined with a lengthy injury and took some time away from the Smackdown brand to recuperate.
He went to the Rugby World Cup in Japan to cheer on his native Ireland and has enjoyed watching his beloved Liverpool canter towards what will be their first league title in 30 years.
But Sheamus - who makes his official big return at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view live on BT Sport Box Office - has allayed fears that was set to retired from the squared-cirlcle.
As he prepares to take on Shorty G in Houston, Texas, he insists he still has it all to do in WWE, including winning the one championship that has eluded him: the Intercontinental title.
“I’m really excited,” he said, speaking exclusively to Mirror WWE.
Image: WWE) WWE)
“I feel better now and more equipped now to get back in the ring than I ever have. I even feel like I’m in better shape now than when I first started. I’ve still got a lot to achieve.
“I just know that my mindset going into this now is that I have the Intercontinental title left to win to complete the set. If I do that, I would have held every single championship.
“I just want to get back in the ring and really cement my legacy. I have a lot of stuff left to prove.
Image: WWE) WWE)
“I’m not happy where I’m at right now, despite what I have achieved. Some people say to me, ‘You must be crazy.’ But that’s all in the past and I want to achieve more.”
As for the signature 30-man over-the-top-rope Rumble match itself, it is unlikely Sheamus - the winner in 2012 - will enter.
But just to be competing again is good enough for him - and he credits his burgeoning YouTube channel, Celtic Warrior Workouts, for inspiring his return to the ring.
“I don’t know if I will be in it [the Rumble match] as I haven’t been confirmed yet - but I am looking forward to it,” he said.
“I’m just looking forward to getting back to work. I’ve been off for quite a while. And in the meantime, I’ve worked my a*** off to get myself back in shape. “I’ve got my YouTube channel, Celtic Warrior Workouts, which I’m super passionate about.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
“It’s inspiring a lot of people. I read the comments. And it’s unbelievable. In fact, it’s so inspirational to see that it’s helping so many people. That was the aim of the channel. You leave your ego at the door and it’s about brave change.
“Then, of course, being back on Smackdown Live and brogue kicking Shorty G and all the backstage promos… I’m really excited.”
The Irish fighter, meanwhile, admits he would love to get back to his native Dublin more often.
In fact, he say it is one of his goals to do so this year, now that the Smackdown superstar’s working schedule has changed.
But he insists moving to Nashville has brought out the best of him after moving away from the heat of Tampa, Florida.
“I don’t get home enough,” the former WWE champion confessed.
“That’s really the bottom line. Especially being in the States for over 12 years now. It doesn’t feel like a long time but when you get home and see your folks, your sister and everything, it’s nice.
“I need to get home more, man. That’s one of my goals for 2020 to do that. Now with the schedule we have with Smackdown on a Friday, I think I’ve got a better chance of doing that.
“I live in Nashville now. Honky Tonk land! Honestly, it’s grand.
“I lived in Tampa for 10 years and it was just not the right weather for me. It was like, oh man, it’s 100 degrees - the one month that it wasn’t, was December. So it burnt me out a bit.
“But Nashville’s great. It does get hot there in the summer. But you do have the seasons and that’s great.
“At Christmas time, it feels like Christmas, you know what I’m saying. Right now, it’s probably the same temperature there than it is in London. The summers can be a bit mad but then again, everywhere in the States the summers can be a bit mad.”
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
His long-term thoughts are fixed on Tampa for April, however, which we see WWE’s annual showcase WrestleMania hosted at the Raymond James Stadium, home to NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
And when it comes to his 'Mania dream match, he reiterates his goal is to win the title he is yet to hold.
“I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but if it’s for the Intercontinental championship, then that’s what I really want,” says the Liverpool-supporting superstar - who cannot avoid referencing his beloved Reds alongside his own ambitions.
“It’s the missing piece from my trophy cabinet. Its like the league title for Liverpool.
“They might have won the European Cup but that’s the one they really, really want now. The Intercontinental title is my Premier League title.
"That’s the thing that has been on my mind more than anything on my way to coming back and now that I am back.
“Next time I’m over here [in London] on the tour in May, I’ll be bringing it with me.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Arsenal target Layvin Kurzawa 'close' to Juventus switch as PSG 'negotiate swap deal'

Juventus are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a swap deal involving Arsenal target Layvin Kurzawa , according to reports .
Kurzawa , 27 , is expected to leave the French champions either this month or in the summer after entering the final six months of his current deal at the Parc des Princes .
The Gunners are understood to have held talks with PSG over a move for the left-back , but Goal reports that they could now be set to miss out to Juventus .
According to the publication , the Italian giants are holding discussions over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Sciglio join the Ligue 1 side in exchange for the France international .
It is claimed that negotiations between the two clubs are already at an advanced stage and a deal could be announced 'in the coming days ' .
Kurzawa , who joined PSG from domestic rivals Monaco in 2015 , has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Thomas Tuchel 's side this season .
With the 27-year-old behind Juan Bernat in the pecking order and set to become a free agent in the summer , PSG are willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window .
They reportedly wanted at least £4.2m for the defender , but are thought to be happy to see De Sciglio arrive in his place .
Goal claims that sporting director Leonardo is a fan of the 27-year-old Italy international , who joined Juve from Milan before the start of the 2017/18 season .
He has played just nine times under Maurizio Sarri this season after struggling for fitness with two muscle injuries .
Kurzawa was considered to be among Arsenal 's leading transfer targets this month as Mikel Arteta looks bolster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current injury crisis .
Left-backs Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac have both been affected by injury problems this season , meaning that Arteta has had to rely on 18-year-old winger Bukayo Saka in that role for their last two Premier League games against Chelsea and Sheffield United .
The Gunners have also been linked with a move for Shakhtar Donetsk centre-back Mykola Matviyenko after Calum Chambers was ruled out until the end of the season .

Mikel Arteta wants to add to Arsenal squad before transfer window shuts
Mikel Arteta wants to add to Arsenal squad before transfer window shuts
Kurzawa, 27, is expected to leave the French champions either this month or in the summer after entering the final six months of his current deal at the Parc des Princes
Juventus are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a swap deal involving Arsenal target Layvin Kurzawa, according to reports.
Kurzawa, 27, is expected to leave the French champions either this month or in the summer after entering the final six months of his current deal at the Parc des Princes.
The Gunners are understood to have held talks with PSG over a move for the left-back, but Goal reports that they could now be set to miss out to Juventus.
According to the publication, the Italian giants are holding discussions over a swap deal that would see full-back Mattia De Sciglio join the Ligue 1 side in exchange for the France international.
It is claimed that negotiations between the two clubs are already at an advanced stage and a deal could be announced 'in the coming days'.
Image: SEBASTIEN NOGIER/EPA-EFE/REX) SEBASTIEN NOGIER/EPA-EFE/REX)
Kurzawa, who joined PSG from domestic rivals Monaco in 2015, has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Thomas Tuchel's side this season.
With the 27-year-old behind Juan Bernat in the pecking order and set to become a free agent in the summer, PSG are willing to allow him to leave during current transfer window.
They reportedly wanted at least £4.2m for the defender, but are thought to be happy to see De Sciglio arrive in his place.
Goal claims that sporting director Leonardo is a fan of the 27-year-old Italy international, who joined Juve from Milan before the start of the 2017/18 season.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He has played just nine times under Maurizio Sarri this season after struggling for fitness with two muscle injuries.
Kurzawa was considered to be among Arsenal's leading transfer targets this month as Mikel Arteta looks bolster his defensive options amid the club's current injury crisis.
Left-backs Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac have both been affected by injury problems this season, meaning that Arteta has had to rely on 18-year-old winger Bukayo Saka in that role for their last two Premier League games against Chelsea and Sheffield United.
The Gunners have also been linked with a move for Shakhtar Donetsk centre-back Mykola Matviyenko after Calum Chambers was ruled out until the end of the season.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Meghan Markle takes trip down memory lane as she shares pre-wedding photos

Meghan Markle has taken a trip down memory lane by sharing old photographs of some of the charitable work she has done .
The Duchess of Sussex marked International Day of Education by sharing memories of her work on the sussexroyal Instagram page .
She and Harry posted pictures of engagements around the world both before and after their wedding in 2018 , including Meghan 's visit to Mbandazi primary school in Rwanda in March 2016 , months before she and the Duke met .
A statement on the page said : `` Today , on International Day of Education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to education for all .
`` The Duchess of Sussex has focused on this both prior to becoming a member of the Royal Family and now as patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities ( @ The-ACU-Official ) .
`` Working closely with CAMA , both The Duke and Duchess recognise the benefit both personally and to society at large when a young girl has access to education .
`` On their recent tour to Southern Africa , the duke supported the initiatives of @ Camfed on the ground in Malawi .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked in developing communities , such as in Rwanda and India , to find the hindrances to girls ' ability to go to school and furthermore to stay in school .
`` These can include lack of access to clean water , stigma surrounding MHM , cultural taboo , and many more reasons ... '' As President and Vice President of The @ Queens-Commonwealth-Trust , The Duke and Duchess thank all those who are working to give access to education for all . ''
Meghan was given her patronage of the ACU in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her by the Queen following a three-decade association between the charity and the monarch .
Another photo shared on the page showed the Duchess at an ACU event in South Africa in September 2019 while she and Harry were on a tour , while the duke was pictured with a choir in Malawi during the same trip .

The Duchess of Sussex marked International Day of Education with images of some of the charitable work she has done around the world both before and after joining the royal family
Meghan Markle has taken a trip down memory lane by sharing old photographs of some of the charitable work she has done.
The Duchess of Sussex marked International Day of Education by sharing memories of her work on the sussexroyal Instagram page.
She and Harry posted pictures of engagements around the world both before and after their wedding in 2018, including Meghan's visit to Mbandazi primary school in Rwanda in March 2016, months before she and the Duke met.
A statement on the page said: "Today, on International Day of Education, we highlight the importance of access to education for all.
"The Duchess of Sussex has focused on this both prior to becoming a member of the Royal Family and now as patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (@The-ACU-Official).
"Working closely with CAMA, both The Duke and Duchess recognise the benefit both personally and to society at large when a young girl has access to education.
"On their recent tour to Southern Africa, the duke supported the initiatives of @Camfed on the ground in Malawi.
"Over the years, The Duchess has worked in developing communities, such as in Rwanda and India, to find the hindrances to girls' ability to go to school and furthermore to stay in school.
"These can include lack of access to clean water, stigma surrounding MHM, cultural taboo, and many more reasons...
"As President and Vice President of The @Queens-Commonwealth-Trust, The Duke and Duchess thank all those who are working to give access to education for all."
Meghan was given her patronage of the ACU in January 2019 when it was passed to her by the Queen following a three-decade association between the charity and the monarch.
Another photo shared on the page showed the Duchess at an ACU event in South Africa in September 2019 while she and Harry were on a tour, while the duke was pictured with a choir in Malawi during the same trip.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Love Island winner Amber Gill makes savage dig about new girl Rebecca's surprising love-life

Amber Gill has made a savage dig at Love Island 's Rebecca after revealing surprising details of her love-life .
As Amber and BFF Anna Vakili appeared on Heat radio for a chat , the former islanders dished out their thoughts on this year 's Love Island contestants .
As the presenter asked Amber if she knows Rebecca - both being from Newcastle - Amber 's answer surprised fans .
Amber dished out : `` I do know Rebecca yeah .
She 's a bit full-on .
That 's all I know .
`` Newcastle is a small place but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But I do know that she 's quite a full on person .
She 's living up to exactly what she is . ''
Amber continued : `` Look , she said she likes old-school guys , right ?
The operative word is old - and that 's all I 'm going to say . ''
When Anna takes over and asks just how old is 'old ' , Amber refuses to elaborate on her comment .
When Anna asked `` Over 45 ? ''
Amber starts laughing and refuses to confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toned and tanned after recently returning from their bikini-filled trip to Thailand .
Amber opted for an olive green loose shirt , which she styled with a black leather skirt and black ankle boots .
The girls dished out their thoughts on the current love island cast , following last night 's fiery episode which saw two new boys enter the villa .
The episode had viewers in hysterics after Siânnise Fudge could n't disguise her reaction when Connagh served breakfast to new girl rebecca .
Connagh made his decision to pursue Rebecca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told the Bristolian beauty he does n't want to lead her on .
He ended up sharing a kiss with Rebecca , and this morning , served her breakfast .
But Connagh hilariously served her the poached eggs Finley made , after confessing he ca n't make them himself .
As he came into the makeup room this morning , he served Rebecca her favourite breakfast - poached eggs on toast .
But of course Siânnise did n't seem too pleased with the gesture , as fans spotted her giving Connagh a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a story to sell ?
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Love Island winner Amber Gill twerks up a storm in tiny bikini in Thailand
Love Island winner Amber Gill twerks up a storm in tiny bikini in Thailand
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As the presenter asked Amber if she knows Love Island's Rebecca - both being from Newcastle - Amber's answer surprised fans
Amber Gill has made a savage dig at Love Island's Rebecca after revealing surprising details of her love-life.
As Amber and BFF Anna Vakili appeared on Heat radio for a chat, the former islanders dished out their thoughts on this year's Love Island contestants.
As the presenter asked Amber if she knows Rebecca - both being from Newcastle - Amber's answer surprised fans.
Amber dished out: "I do know Rebecca yeah. She's a bit full-on. That's all I know.
"Newcastle is a small place but I don't know her too well. But I do know that she's quite a full on person. She's living up to exactly what she is."
Image: heatworld/Youtube) heatworld/Youtube)
Amber continued: "Look, she said she likes old-school guys, right? The operative word is old - and that's all I'm going to say."
When Anna takes over and asks just how old is 'old', Amber refuses to elaborate on her comment.
When Anna asked "Over 45?" Amber starts laughing and refuses to confirm or deny.
The BFF's looked toned and tanned after recently returning from their bikini-filled trip to Thailand.
Image: heatworld/Youtube) heatworld/Youtube) Image: heatworld/Youtube) heatworld/Youtube)
Amber opted for an olive green loose shirt, which she styled with a black leather skirt and black ankle boots.
Anna wore wide-leg camel trousers paired with a nude top and white jean jacket.
The girls dished out their thoughts on the current love island cast, following last night's fiery episode which saw two new boys enter the villa.
The episode had viewers in hysterics after Siânnise Fudge couldn't disguise her reaction when Connagh served breakfast to new girl rebecca.
Connagh made his decision to pursue Rebecca in last night's episode, before he told the Bristolian beauty he doesn't want to lead her on.
He ended up sharing a kiss with Rebecca, and this morning, served her breakfast.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Amber Gill/Instagram) Amber Gill/Instagram)
But Connagh hilariously served her the poached eggs Finley made, after confessing he can't make them himself.
As he came into the makeup room this morning, he served Rebecca her favourite breakfast - poached eggs on toast.
But of course Siânnise didn't seem too pleased with the gesture, as fans spotted her giving Connagh a "death stare".
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thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Love Island fans slam 'possessive' Connor for raging at Sophie as new boys arrive

Love Island fans have criticised Connor 's behaviour towards Sophie as he raged at her for joking about how nice the new boys looked .
The stunning 21-year-old Essex girl told Connor she liked the look of newcomers Luke M and Luke T in tonight 's episode , but later dismissed her comments as `` banter '' .
She then winked at Connor , who threw a jealous strop and lost his temper , before telling her it `` was n't banter '' in a furious rage .
The 25-year-old coffee bean salesman took Sophie 's flirty remark seriously and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before storming off in a huff .
He told her : `` It did annoy me because it did feel like you were rubbing it in my face . ''
Sophie smugly replied : `` I just ca n't even believe we 're having this conversation at the moment because I 'm winding you up . ''
`` It 's just not my kinda joke , '' angry Connor told her .
Fans have noticed Connor 's strange behaviour deteriorate each time Sophie gets to know a new boy .
They took to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlling '' behaviour .
One fuming fan wrote : `` I do n't think Connor is 'sensitive ' .
He seems controlling , insecure & possessive # LoveIsland '' .
Another shunned : `` I want Sophie to leave Connor nobody likes a possessive guy especially when he ’ s not even your man # LoveIsland '' .
`` Connor needs to chill f**k out , pure paranoid and possessive behaviour .
Serious red light ! ''
a third furiously penned .
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Love Island's Connor Durman was slammed once again for his 'possessive' behaviour towards Sophie Piper
Love Island fans slam 'possessive' Connor for raging at Sophie as new boys arrive
Love Island fans have criticised Connor's behaviour towards Sophie as he raged at her for joking about how nice the new boys looked.
The stunning 21-year-old Essex girl told Connor she liked the look of newcomers Luke M and Luke T in tonight's episode, but later dismissed her comments as "banter".
She then winked at Connor, who threw a jealous strop and lost his temper, before telling her it "wasn't banter" in a furious rage.
The 25-year-old coffee bean salesman took Sophie's flirty remark seriously and told her he didn't like it before storming off in a huff.
He told her: "It did annoy me because it did feel like you were rubbing it in my face."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophie smugly replied: "I just can't even believe we're having this conversation at the moment because I'm winding you up."
"It's just not my kinda joke," angry Connor told her.
Fans have noticed Connor's strange behaviour deteriorate each time Sophie gets to know a new boy.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
They took to Twitter to discuss the salesman's "controlling" behaviour.
One fuming fan wrote: "I don't think Connor is 'sensitive'. He seems controlling, insecure & possessive #LoveIsland".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another shunned: "I want Sophie to leave Connor nobody likes a possessive guy especially when he’s not even your man #LoveIsland".
"Connor needs to chill f**k out, pure paranoid and possessive behaviour. Serious red light!" a third furiously penned.
*Love Island continues Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Homeless man has coffee thrown over him and is then 'told to move on by police'

A homeless man has said he 'just wants to be off the streets ' after cup of coffee was thrown over him as he sat in Liverpool city centre .
The man , identified only as John , was speaking to a reporter from the Liverpool Echo newspaper at 2pm today , when a passer-by threw a cup of coffee at him , as he sat outside a River Island store , drenching his belongings .
The 40-year-old was attacked as he held a sign which reads 'Hi I 'm John , homeless and looking for work ' .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was approached by a Merseyside Police officer who moved him on .
He has now told how he is `` sick of the way he is treated '' .
John , a plasterer with 25 years experience , told the Liverpool Echo : `` It 's killing me being out here , I do n't want to be out here .
`` You just get tarred with the same brush as all the junkies . ''
John said he often sits in that particular spot , on the high street , as there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which provides him some shelter from the weather .
However , after the vile incident , he asked a security guard , who was stood at the doors of River Island , if he could move closer to the entrance for safety .
He said this incident is just one of a number of difficult times he has had , during his seven months on the streets .
The dad-of-one previously said in October , how his life spiralled out of control after he lost part of his finger in an accident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After being unable to work he and his partner were evicted by their landlord and has since been sleeping in a tent on the streets .
John , who holds a sign that reads he 'does not take drugs ' , told how he has struggled with substance addiction in the past , but now just wants a job .
He said : `` I 'm an ex user , I was a drug addict for 15 years and I beat it .
`` I wo n't sit here any longer , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for drugs or whatever they do all day .
`` But as soon as I get enough money , I go to a bed and breakfast and pay for a room for the night . ''
Over the Christmas period John said a kind Scouser bought him a mobile phone which the ex-plasterer uses to stay in touch with his 10-year-old son that he longs to be reunited with .
River Island security guard , William Smith , who helped John after the incident today , often charges the phone for him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a morning .
William said : `` It 's sad , he 's a good lad . ''
Merseyside Police has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment .

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The man, identified only as John, 40, was drenched by coffee as he sat in Liverpool city centre and has said "It's killing him being on the streets'
Homeless man has coffee thrown over him and is then 'told to move on by police'
A homeless man has said he 'just wants to be off the streets' after cup of coffee was thrown over him as he sat in Liverpool city centre.
The man, identified only as John, was speaking to a reporter from the Liverpool Echo newspaper at 2pm today, when a passer-by threw a cup of coffee at him, as he sat outside a River Island store, drenching his belongings.
The 40-year-old was attacked as he held a sign which reads 'Hi I'm John, homeless and looking for work'.
It is believed that following the incident John was approached by a Merseyside Police officer who moved him on.
He has now told how he is "sick of the way he is treated".
John, a plasterer with 25 years experience, told the Liverpool Echo: "It's killing me being out here, I don't want to be out here.
"You just get tarred with the same brush as all the junkies."
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
John said he often sits in that particular spot, on the high street, as there is an open doorway to the side - which provides him some shelter from the weather.
However, after the vile incident, he asked a security guard, who was stood at the doors of River Island, if he could move closer to the entrance for safety.
He said this incident is just one of a number of difficult times he has had, during his seven months on the streets.
The dad-of-one previously said in October, how his life spiralled out of control after he lost part of his finger in an accident, and was unable to work.
After being unable to work he and his partner were evicted by their landlord and has since been sleeping in a tent on the streets.
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
John, who holds a sign that reads he 'does not take drugs', told how he has struggled with substance addiction in the past, but now just wants a job.
He said: "I'm an ex user, I was a drug addict for 15 years and I beat it.
"I won't sit here any longer, you get people that sit here making money for drugs or whatever they do all day.
"But as soon as I get enough money, I go to a bed and breakfast and pay for a room for the night."
Over the Christmas period John said a kind Scouser bought him a mobile phone which the ex-plasterer uses to stay in touch with his 10-year-old son that he longs to be reunited with.
River Island security guard, William Smith, who helped John after the incident today, often charges the phone for him and gets him a cup of coffee of a morning.
William said: "It's sad, he's a good lad."
Merseyside Police has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Mikel Arteta names biggest achievement since taking charge of Arsenal

Mikel Arteta believes his biggest achievement since taking charge at Arsenal is repairing the rift with between the players and disgruntled Gunners ’ fans .
The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium had turned sour during the final months of Unai Emery ’ s reign - but Arteta is convinced the reaction to Tuesday ’ s draw at Chelsea shows his team is getting supporters back onside .
The flashpoint between Granit Xhaka and some fans when the midfielder was substituted against Crystal Palace summed up the mood in the weeks before the home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However Arteta is now convinced bridges are being rebuilt in the month since he was put in place immediately before Christmas .
The Spaniard and his players head to Bournemouth for Monday ’ s FA Cup clash boosted by the 10-man fightback at Stamford Bridge .
And the manager points to the post-match celebrations after Hector Bellerin had rescued a point with a late equaliser as a sign of a growing unity .
Arteta said : “ When I was asked about the things that we ’ ve done in this month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things is creating that connection again with the fans .
“ It ’ s a long time ago and these people have been here for a long time that we haven ’ t seen the fans react and support the team how they did against Chelsea .
“ It was incredible and in some stages it was like we were playing at home .
“ The amount of support they gave was incredible in difficult circumstances and I ’ m so proud that they ’ re feeling a little bit closer to the @ @ @ @

Mikel Arteta wants to add to Arsenal squad before transfer window shuts
Mikel Arteta wants to add to Arsenal squad before transfer window shuts
The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium had turned sour during the final months of Unai Emery’s reign but Mikel Arteta is attempting to repair the rift
Mikel Arteta believes his biggest achievement since taking charge at Arsenal is repairing the rift with between the players and disgruntled Gunners’ fans.
The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium had turned sour during the final months of Unai Emery’s reign - but Arteta is convinced the reaction to Tuesday’s draw at Chelsea shows his team is getting supporters back onside.
The flashpoint between Granit Xhaka and some fans when the midfielder was substituted against Crystal Palace summed up the mood in the weeks before the home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League triggered Emery’s departure.
However Arteta is now convinced bridges are being rebuilt in the month since he was put in place immediately before Christmas.
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The Spaniard and his players head to Bournemouth for Monday’s FA Cup clash boosted by the 10-man fightback at Stamford Bridge.
And the manager points to the post-match celebrations after Hector Bellerin had rescued a point with a late equaliser as a sign of a growing unity.
Arteta said: “When I was asked about the things that we’ve done in this month, I think that one of the important things is creating that connection again with the fans.
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“It’s a long time ago and these people have been here for a long time that we haven’t seen the fans react and support the team how they did against Chelsea.
“It was incredible and in some stages it was like we were playing at home.
“The amount of support they gave was incredible in difficult circumstances and I’m so proud that they’re feeling a little bit closer to the team now.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Virgil van Dijk issues Liverpool warning amid 40-game unbeaten run

Virgil van Dijk insists that Liverpool have no intention of taking their foot off the gas in their hunt for a first Premier League title .
The Reds were given one of their toughest matches of the season against Wolves on Thursday , but came away from Molineux with a hard-fought 2-1 win to take another step towards their first league triumph in 30 years .
Roberto Firmino scored a winner in the final 10 minutes to secure three points for the visitors after Jordan Henderson 's opener had been cancelled out by Raul Jimenez .
Although the victory saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top of the table to 16 points and extend their unbeaten league run to 40 games , Van Dijk says that there is no chance of complacency creeping in .
“ You never feel unbeatable – it is not a feeling that we have , '' the Dutch centre-back said .
“ Anything can happen .
There were moments against Wolves when things could have been different .
“ They could have scored a second .
We always feel we have to keep working hard .
“ We just try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment and everyone is in a good situation.
” After narrowly missing out on the title with 97 points last season , Liverpool have started the current campaign with 22 wins from their first 23 matches to race clear of defending champions Manchester City .
With the Reds only needing nine more wins to guarantee they will lift the trophy at the end of the season , many believe the title race to be over already .
However , Klopp and his players have constantly maintained that they are not paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate until it is over .
“ The outside world can have their opinions but we know how this football world works and there are a lot of people who want to see us fail , '' VAn Dijk added .
“ But we just want to keep going and improve on what we are doing and we 'll stay on the road we are on .
“ Yes , there are plenty of people who want you to win but there are some people who do n't .
That 's life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy the game , work hard and hopefully get the results.
” “ We were very unlucky [ last season ] because City were that little bit better than us .
We have to just accept that .
So we set out to win it this year .
“ We all know there will be setbacks .
We do n't see last season as too much of a setback .
We are proud of ourselves but , obviously , we came second .
“ You do n't win anything with that but this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good .
`` We 're not there yet and we will give everything until the end .
”

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to take more chances when on top
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to take more chances when on top
The Reds were given one of their toughest matches of the season against Wolves on Thursday, but came away from Molineux with a hard-fought 2-1 win to take another step towards their first league title in 30 years
Virgil van Dijk insists that Liverpool have no intention of taking their foot off the gas in their hunt for a first Premier League title.
The Reds were given one of their toughest matches of the season against Wolves on Thursday, but came away from Molineux with a hard-fought 2-1 win to take another step towards their first league triumph in 30 years.
Roberto Firmino scored a winner in the final 10 minutes to secure three points for the visitors after Jordan Henderson's opener had been cancelled out by Raul Jimenez.
Although the victory saw Jurgen Klopp's side restore their lead at the top of the table to 16 points and extend their unbeaten league run to 40 games, Van Dijk says that there is no chance of complacency creeping in.
“You never feel unbeatable – it is not a feeling that we have," the Dutch centre-back said.
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“Anything can happen. There were moments against Wolves when things could have been different.
“They could have scored a second. We always feel we have to keep working hard.
“We just try to keep improving. Things are going good at the moment and everyone is in a good situation.”
After narrowly missing out on the title with 97 points last season, Liverpool have started the current campaign with 22 wins from their first 23 matches to race clear of defending champions Manchester City.
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With the Reds only needing nine more wins to guarantee they will lift the trophy at the end of the season, many believe the title race to be over already.
However, Klopp and his players have constantly maintained that they are not paying attention to such claims and will not celebrate until it is over.
“The outside world can have their opinions but we know how this football world works and there are a lot of people who want to see us fail," VAn Dijk added.
“But we just want to keep going and improve on what we are doing and we'll stay on the road we are on.
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“Yes, there are plenty of people who want you to win but there are some people who don't. That's life. We don't mind. We just enjoy the game, work hard and hopefully get the results.”
“We were very unlucky [last season] because City were that little bit better than us. We have to just accept that. So we set out to win it this year.
“We all know there will be setbacks. We don't see last season as too much of a setback. We are proud of ourselves but, obviously, we came second.
“You don't win anything with that but this year it's so far, so good.
"We're not there yet and we will give everything until the end.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Jurgen Klopp identifies long-term Liverpool ambitions amid record-breaking season

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool ’ s aim is not just winning trophies - but writing history .
And the Reds boss insists he won ’ t be getting carried away by his side ’ s incredible record-breaking campaign because great teams are not satisfied with just one or two triumphs .
Instead , he implied this season ’ s title challenge has been so emphatic , it suggests his squad can now take seriously a “ joke ” he made earlier in the campaign claiming they want to win so many honours , they lose count .
As Liverpool target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ After our careers , we want to look back and then get mixed up , in what we won and when we won it .
“ ( When I said it earlier in the season ) that was maybe a joke at the time , but it is kind of the idea we have together ( now ) .
“ Anyone in the past who looked like they would win something and then stopped never got rewarded in history.
” That sense of history has been inspired by a quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surpassed even Manchester City ’ s heights of the past two seasons .
Records keep getting smashed , with Liverpool constantly finding new ways to win , in a Premier League campaign in which they have still only dropped two points .
In fact , given their goal difference , they need only three more wins to be mathematically sure of qualifying for the Champions League , which is a mind-blowing statistic in January .
For Klopp though , the search is not for an elusive title after 30 years of Anfield hurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanded of a truly great side which wins multiple honours .
“ There is no 10 per cent party in my mind , no 15 per cent , no eight per cent , there is just no party , ” he said .
“ After the game ( against Wolves ) we had these little meetings where I tell the boys what I think .
To be honest I had to remind myself ( at the end ) to say 'Congratulations , the result was outstanding ' .
“ We have no time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next opponent and then we go in .
It is not that we forget what we have to do better.
” That desire to write history means Klopp sees the FA Cup as a legitimate target this season , especially with his squad showing their incredible depth in the last round .
For the fourth round visit to Shrewsbury , he will make 11 changes from the side which won at Wolves , and he has challenged the side he puts out , to show how much the competition means to them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players , it is a test in general as you play against a team who fights the fight of their life , and we have to show how important the next round is to us , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t think the players left any doubt this season that they want to win , whoever it is .
We will have a team with fresh legs , and we have a team that wants to win.
” Klopp indicated that Naby Keita could play at Shrewsbury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Joel Matip in the side , with all making their first starts since injury .
Adam Lallana is suffering from a virus and may miss the game , while Takumi Minamino could be on the bench after playing for an hour in midweek .

Klopp insists he won’t be getting carried away by his side’s incredible record-breaking campaign because great teams are not satisfied with just one or two triumphs
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s aim is not just winning trophies - but writing history.
And the Reds boss insists he won’t be getting carried away by his side’s incredible record-breaking campaign because great teams are not satisfied with just one or two triumphs.
Instead, he implied this season’s title challenge has been so emphatic, it suggests his squad can now take seriously a “joke” he made earlier in the campaign claiming they want to win so many honours, they lose count.
As Liverpool target the FA Cup this weekend, he said: “After our careers, we want to look back and then get mixed up, in what we won and when we won it.
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“(When I said it earlier in the season) that was maybe a joke at the time, but it is kind of the idea we have together (now).
“Anyone in the past who looked like they would win something and then stopped never got rewarded in history.”
That sense of history has been inspired by a quite mind-blowing season, which has so far surpassed even Manchester City ’s heights of the past two seasons.
Records keep getting smashed, with Liverpool constantly finding new ways to win, in a Premier League campaign in which they have still only dropped two points.
In fact, given their goal difference, they need only three more wins to be mathematically sure of qualifying for the Champions League, which is a mind-blowing statistic in January.
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For Klopp though, the search is not for an elusive title after 30 years of Anfield hurt, but for the perfection that is demanded of a truly great side which wins multiple honours.
“There is no 10 per cent party in my mind, no 15 per cent, no eight per cent, there is just no party,” he said.
“After the game (against Wolves ) we had these little meetings where I tell the boys what I think. To be honest I had to remind myself (at the end) to say 'Congratulations, the result was outstanding'.
“We have no time to make assessments, we analyse our next opponent and then we go in. It is not that we forget what we have to do better.”
That desire to write history means Klopp sees the FA Cup as a legitimate target this season, especially with his squad showing their incredible depth in the last round.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
For the fourth round visit to Shrewsbury, he will make 11 changes from the side which won at Wolves, and he has challenged the side he puts out, to show how much the competition means to them.
“It is not like I test the players, it is a test in general as you play against a team who fights the fight of their life, and we have to show how important the next round is to us,” he said.
“I don’t think the players left any doubt this season that they want to win, whoever it is. We will have a team with fresh legs, and we have a team that wants to win.”
Klopp indicated that Naby Keita could play at Shrewsbury, and will join Fabinho, Dejan Loven, and Joel Matip in the side, with all making their first starts since injury.
Adam Lallana is suffering from a virus and may miss the game, while Takumi Minamino could be on the bench after playing for an hour in midweek.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Katie Price gets her face shaved and shows off 'disgusting' orange skin flakes

Katie Price had a bit of a makeover as she got herself ready for her makeup masterclass in Liverpool on Friday night .
But the former glamour model , 41 , had a rather unconventional way of pampering herself — getting her face shaved .
She took to her Instagram stories to tell her fans that her skin felt `` really nice '' after getting the dermaplaning treatment , which involves using a surgical blade to remove dead skin from the face .
The mum-of-five then turned the camera to reveal a used blue napkin which had the scalpel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of it .
She said : `` That is what came off my skin after this dermaplane .
`` Look at that , that 's disgusting . ''
Tickets to Katie 's makeup classes cost a whopping £80 and she also has events planned across the country , including in Newcastle , London , Essex and Aberdeen .
Katie was declared bankrupt at the end of 2019 after failing to settle debts estimated at £800,000 .
She is now hoping to make that money back by diving into various business ventures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her events , paying viewers have the chance to snap a photo with the mum-of-five and receive a goody bag worth £50 ... after they pay £80 for a ticket .
The masterclass comes after it was claimed Kieran Hayler is taking out a £10,000 loan to divorce her .
Despite splitting in 2018 , the couple are still legally married .
Kieran is now willing to borrow the money so they can end their marriage once and for all .

Katie Price had a rather unconventional way of pampering herself tonight by getting her face shaved ahead of her makeup masterclass
Katie Price gets her face shaved and shows off 'disgusting' orange skin flakes
Katie Price had a bit of a makeover as she got herself ready for her makeup masterclass in Liverpool on Friday night.
But the former glamour model, 41, had a rather unconventional way of pampering herself — getting her face shaved.
She took to her Instagram stories to tell her fans that her skin felt "really nice" after getting the dermaplaning treatment, which involves using a surgical blade to remove dead skin from the face.
The mum-of-five then turned the camera to reveal a used blue napkin which had the scalpel and grubby flakes of orange skin resting on top of it.
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She said: "That is what came off my skin after this dermaplane.
"Look at that, that's disgusting."
Tickets to Katie's makeup classes cost a whopping £80 and she also has events planned across the country, including in Newcastle, London, Essex and Aberdeen.
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Katie was declared bankrupt at the end of 2019 after failing to settle debts estimated at £800,000.
She is now hoping to make that money back by diving into various business ventures, such as the makeup masterclasses.
At her events, paying viewers have the chance to snap a photo with the mum-of-five and receive a goody bag worth £50...after they pay £80 for a ticket.
Image: @officialkatieprice/Instagram) @officialkatieprice/Instagram)
The masterclass comes after it was claimed Kieran Hayler is taking out a £10,000 loan to divorce her.
Despite splitting in 2018, the couple are still legally married.
Kieran is now willing to borrow the money so they can end their marriage once and for all.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Man Utd's shoddy recruitment is reason they're so far behind rivals Liverpool

In the rush to apportion blame for Manchester United 's decline , one weakness – one fatal flaw - stands out for me : Recruitment .
Right now , United 's biggest assets are probably the jewels they have unearthed at academy level .
That does n't say much for their recruitment at first-team level , which has been shocking .
Chopping and changing the manager – four in six years , after 27 years under Sir Alex Ferguson 's rule – has led only to a blurring of the club 's tradition for fast , attacking , effective football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are – a serial winner or a novice – whoever takes charge of this group has to work with the worst Manchester United squad for maybe 35 years .
On the phone-in lines , fans are calling for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be sacked and inside Old Trafford on Wednesday night , the atmosphere towards the owners was toxic after the 2-0 defeat by Burnley .
To trail runaway leaders Liverpool by 33 points , with more than a third of the season to go , is a bitter pill for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they can bear to look at the way Jurgen Klopp has reconstructed Liverpool from nearly-men to Champions League winners and now dead certs for their first title in 30 years , United can learn how to build a new dynasty .
Maybe the key is that Klopp was a successful manager at Dortmund before he arrived at Anfield – Solskjaer has yet to taste success at Old Trafford after his spells at Molde and Cardiff .
Either way , Klopp has built an empire in four years – so why are United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building and , in round figures , £1 BILLION spent on new players ?
As I said , in a single word – recruitment .
Look at the two clubs ' squads , contrast their current values and compare how much they cost to put together .
Where Klopp 's grand design has been a masterpiece of management , I ca n't find a single United signing since 2013 – beyond recruitment at academy level - who has been an unqualified success .
Instead of venting frustration at Solskjaer and the ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pochettino to come riding to the rescue , how about looking at value for money in transfer market ?
Galling as it may be for United to admit it , but Liverpool are streets ahead in that department .
Value now : Worth more , probably £30m , but not his peak market price Comment : Too many mistakes of late to be regarded as the Premier League 's best goalkeeper now Value now : Same , but potentially more Comment : Big fish in a small pond at Crystal Palace , finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Not sure you would get £80m for him today Comment : Vulnerable with lack of pace around him , has n't looked world 's most expensive defender Value now : Less , maybe £5m Comment : Good servant and title winner , but injury-prone and best days at United are behind him Value now : Money back at best Comment : Better season than most , but not in the Rio/Stam/Vidic class Value now : Less , may be worth as little as £15m Comment : Only 25 Premier League appearances in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £20m and rising Value now : Less , perhaps £20m on recent form Comment : Allegedly highest-paid left-back in the world has gone backwards this season Value now : Less – perhaps £10m Value now : Much less – only £5-8m Comment : Served his purpose for a couple of years but nowhere near his best now Value now : Maybe £40m and rising Comment : Arguably United 's best player this season , shows heart and desire Value now : Less , maybe £30-35m Comment : Improved this season , but still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now : Less , maybe £10m Comment : Fantastic professional but he will be 32 in April Comment : Has n't kicked on this season after miracle of Paris St Germain last March Comment : The great enigma of Old Trafford – world class , but only in spasms Value now : Maybe £20m-plus Comment : Just one goal this season – are you kidding ?
Value now : More , £30m and rising Comment : Bright start , pace to burn and promise of more to come Comment : Unplayable when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't happen often enough Comment : The jewel in the crown – home-grown and 20 goals this season Value now : Probably £30m and rising fast Comment : Another youngster underlining true value of academy conveyor belt That squad cost £564.8 million , and two things stand out for me .
First , none of Jose Mourinho ’ s signings – with the possible exception of Paul Pogba – could be classified as a great success .
And second , in another difficult season , the brightest shafts of light at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all home-grown youngsters .
Although it may take another two or three years to bear fruit , instead of spending another £1 billion and having little to show for it , perhaps United should focus on the difference between successful recruitment at academy level and too many duff signings for big money .
Now look at the main players in Liverpool ’ s procession towards the title , and their Champions League-winning side of 2019 .
Judge for yourselves who has enjoyed better value for money , and whether the resale value of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than United ’ s .
And imagine how much investment it might take to reach the same level as Liverpool and Manchester City , who are streets ahead of United now .
It should make painful reading for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the money brokers at Old Trafford .

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United have squandered close to £1 billion on new players since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure seven years ago, but their squad pales in comparison to Jurgen Klopp's side
Man Utd's shoddy recruitment is reason they're so far behind rivals Liverpool
In the rush to apportion blame for Manchester United's decline, one weakness – one fatal flaw - stands out for me: Recruitment.
Right now, United's biggest assets are probably the jewels they have unearthed at academy level.
That doesn't say much for their recruitment at first-team level, which has been shocking.
Chopping and changing the manager – four in six years, after 27 years under Sir Alex Ferguson's rule – has led only to a blurring of the club's tradition for fast, attacking, effective football.
And I don't care who you are – a serial winner or a novice – whoever takes charge of this group has to work with the worst Manchester United squad for maybe 35 years.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
On the phone-in lines, fans are calling for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be sacked and inside Old Trafford on Wednesday night, the atmosphere towards the owners was toxic after the 2-0 defeat by Burnley.
To trail runaway leaders Liverpool by 33 points, with more than a third of the season to go, is a bitter pill for every United fan to swallow.
But if they can bear to look at the way Jurgen Klopp has reconstructed Liverpool from nearly-men to Champions League winners and now dead certs for their first title in 30 years, United can learn how to build a new dynasty.
Maybe the key is that Klopp was a successful manager at Dortmund before he arrived at Anfield – Solskjaer has yet to taste success at Old Trafford after his spells at Molde and Cardiff.
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Either way, Klopp has built an empire in four years – so why are United still floundering seven years after Fergie left the building and, in round figures, £1 BILLION spent on new players?
As I said, in a single word – recruitment.
Look at the two clubs' squads, contrast their current values and compare how much they cost to put together.
Where Klopp's grand design has been a masterpiece of management, I can't find a single United signing since 2013 – beyond recruitment at academy level - who has been an unqualified success.
Instead of venting frustration at Solskjaer and the ruling Glazer dynasty, or waiting for Mauricio Pochettino to come riding to the rescue, how about looking at value for money in transfer market?
Galling as it may be for United to admit it, but Liverpool are streets ahead in that department.
Here's what Sav thinks of United's current crop...
DAVID DE GEA
Signed by: Sir Alex Ferguson
Cost: £18.9m
Value now: Worth more, probably £30m, but not his peak market price
Comment: Too many mistakes of late to be regarded as the Premier League's best goalkeeper now
AARON WAN-BISSAKA
Signed by: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cost: £50m
Value now: Same, but potentially more
Comment: Big fish in a small pond at Crystal Palace, finding his feet at Old Trafford
HARRY MAGUIRE
Signed by: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cost: £80m
Value now: Not sure you would get £80m for him today
Comment: Vulnerable with lack of pace around him, hasn't looked world's most expensive defender
PHIL JONES
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Signed by: Sir Alex Ferguson
Cost: £16.5m
Value now: Less, maybe £5m
Comment: Good servant and title winner, but injury-prone and best days at United are behind him
VICTOR LINDELOF
Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £31m
Value now: Money back at best
Comment: Better season than most, but not in the Rio/Stam/Vidic class
ERIC BAILLY
Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £30m
Value now: Less, may be worth as little as £15m
Comment: Only 25 Premier League appearances in last three seasons
BRANDON WILLIAMS
Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: Maybe £20m and rising
Comment: Happy reminder of United's tradition for producing home-grown talent
LUKE SHAW
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Signed by: Louis van Gaal
Cost: £27m
Value now: Less, perhaps £20m on recent form
Comment: Allegedly highest-paid left-back in the world has gone backwards this season
DIOGO DALOT
Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £19m
Value now: Less – perhaps £10m
Comment: Bit-part player stuck on fringes
NEMANJA MATIC
Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £40m
Value now: Much less – only £5-8m
Comment: Served his purpose for a couple of years but nowhere near his best now
SCOTT McTOMINAY
Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: Maybe £40m and rising
Comment: Arguably United's best player this season, shows heart and desire
FRED
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Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £52m
Value now: Less, maybe £30-35m
Comment: Improved this season, but still doesn't look a United-class player
JUAN MATA
Signed by: David Moyes
Cost £37.1m
Value now: Less, maybe £10m
Comment: Fantastic professional but he will be 32 in April
ANDREAS PEREIRA
Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: Potentially £10-15m
Comment: Hasn't kicked on this season after miracle of Paris St Germain last March
PAUL POGBA
Signed by: Jose Mourinho
Cost: £89.3m
Value now: Money back
Comment: The great enigma of Old Trafford – world class, but only in spasms
JESSE LINGARD
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Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: Maybe £20m-plus
Comment: Just one goal this season – are you kidding?
DANIEL JAMES
Signed by: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cost: £15m
Value now: More, £30m and rising
Comment: Bright start, pace to burn and promise of more to come
ANTHONY MARTIAL
Signed by: Louis van Gaal
Cost: £36m (rising to £58m)
Value now: Money back
Comment: Unplayable when he's on song – but it doesn't happen often enough
MARCUS RASHFORD
Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: £100m-plus
Comment: The jewel in the crown – home-grown and 20 goals this season
MASON GREENWOOD
Signed by: Academy
Cost: Nothing
Value now: Probably £30m and rising fast
Comment: Another youngster underlining true value of academy conveyor belt
That squad cost £564.8 million, and two things stand out for me.
First, none of Jose Mourinho’s signings – with the possible exception of Paul Pogba – could be classified as a great success.
And second, in another difficult season, the brightest shafts of light at the end of the tunnel for United are nearly all home-grown youngsters.
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Although it may take another two or three years to bear fruit, instead of spending another £1 billion and having little to show for it, perhaps United should focus on the difference between successful recruitment at academy level and too many duff signings for big money.
Now look at the main players in Liverpool’s procession towards the title, and their Champions League-winning side of 2019.
Judge for yourselves who has enjoyed better value for money, and whether the resale value of Jurgen Klopp’s squad is greater than United’s.
And imagine how much investment it might take to reach the same level as Liverpool and Manchester City, who are streets ahead of United now.
It should make painful reading for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the money brokers at Old Trafford.
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LIVERPOOL
Alisson Becker - £66.8m
Trent Alexander Arnold – Academy
Virgil van Dijk - £75m
Dejan Lovren - £20m
Joe Gomez - £3.5m
Andy Roberton - £8m
Joel Matip – Free
Jordan Henderson - £16m
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - £35m
Gini Wijnaldum - £25m
Fabinho - £39.9m
Mo Salah - £34m
Roberto Firmino - £29m
Sadio Mane - £34m
Takumi Minamino - £7.25m
Divock Origi - £10m
Nathaniel Clyne - £12.5m
Naby Keita - £59m
James Milner – Free
Adam Lallana - £25m
Xherdan Shaqiri - £13.5m
Total £516.85 million


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Meghan Markle 'wants to get more involved in politics and has always dreamed of being president'

Meghan Markle is said to want to become more involved in politics now that she and Prince Harry have made the decision to step back as senior royals .
The Duchess of Sussex , who was known for having strong political views before marrying in to the Royal family , will now be much more free to express herself publicly after the couple declared they would become financially independent .
Speaking to the Daily Mail , a royal source said : `` The Duchess is said to be frustrated that she was forced to stay out of politics after getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong political opinions and will now take advantage of the greater freedom she has to express them publicly . ''
The course added that she could even intervene in the forthcoming US election , in plain defiance of royal tradition .
The Queen - and by extension , the Royal family - tend to remain politically neutral .
By convention , the Queen does not vote or stand for election and it seems that many of the other members of the Firm follow suit , even though they would technically be allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they are stepping back from their senior positions in the royal family , they could have more freedom to get involved with politics in Canada , where they are currently living , or in the US , where Meghan is originally from .
Yet , it could still cause a diplomatic storm if Meghan was to be openly critical of current senior politicians .
In the past , Meghan has been outspoken about her political views , calling Donald Trump '' misogynistic '' and `` divisive '' during his 2016 presidential campagin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function with Trump when he visited the UK in June as she was on maternity leave with her then-newborn son Archie .
At the time , the President said he `` did n't know '' that he would n't be meeting Meghan during the visit , adding , `` I hope she is OK. '' Before meeting Harry , Meghan allegedly discussed her political ambitions with Piers Morgan , telling him in 2015 : `` As a kid , I wanted to be either the president or a news broadcaster like you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a speech at a United Nations event where she said : `` I am proud to be a woman and a feminist . ''
In 2018 , a source who the Daily Mail claimed was a former associate of Meghan , said : `` Meghan was quite clear that she wanted to be president one day . ''
But Kensington Palace quashed the reports soon after , saying : `` This conversation you describe with an associate is fictious . ''
Through her charity and showbiz work Meghan has already got friends in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michelle Obama along with US TV queen Oprah Winfrey .
Best pal Jessica Mulroney is also well connected , as the daughter-in-law of Canada 's former prime minister Brian Mulroney .
And Meghan has also been seen meeting with Canada 's current Prime Minister , Justin Trudeau .
The speculation comes as Meghan released a new picture on the Sussex Royal Instagram account , showing her on a trip to Rwanda in March 2016 - four months before she met Harry .
Meghan travelled there as a Global Ambassador for World Vision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that enabled young girls to stay in school .
On the Sussex Royal official website , Meghan is said to be `` deeply committed to advancing gender equity , empowering women and girls , and working within the community on a grassroots level to encourage women to recognise their inherent value . ''

Former friends and associates have claimed that the Duchess of Sussex has long had designs on becoming the US president in the future
Meghan Markle 'wants to get more involved in politics and has always dreamed of being president'
Meghan Markle is said to want to become more involved in politics now that she and Prince Harry have made the decision to step back as senior royals.
The Duchess of Sussex, who was known for having strong political views before marrying in to the Royal family, will now be much more free to express herself publicly after the couple declared they would become financially independent.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, a royal source said: "The Duchess is said to be frustrated that she was forced to stay out of politics after getting engaged to Harry.
"She has strong political opinions and will now take advantage of the greater freedom she has to express them publicly."
The course added that she could even intervene in the forthcoming US election, in plain defiance of royal tradition.
The Queen - and by extension, the Royal family - tend to remain politically neutral.
By convention, the Queen does not vote or stand for election and it seems that many of the other members of the Firm follow suit, even though they would technically be allowed to.
But since Harry and Meghan announced that they are stepping back from their senior positions in the royal family, they could have more freedom to get involved with politics in Canada, where they are currently living, or in the US, where Meghan is originally from.
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Yet, it could still cause a diplomatic storm if Meghan was to be openly critical of current senior politicians.
In the past, Meghan has been outspoken about her political views, calling Donald Trump"misogynistic" and "divisive" during his 2016 presidential campagin.
She also missed an official Royal function with Trump when he visited the UK in June as she was on maternity leave with her then-newborn son Archie.
At the time, the President said he "didn't know" that he wouldn't be meeting Meghan during the visit, adding, "I hope she is OK."
Image: PA) PA)
Before meeting Harry, Meghan allegedly discussed her political ambitions with Piers Morgan, telling him in 2015: "As a kid, I wanted to be either the president or a news broadcaster like you."
That same year, she gave a speech at a United Nations event where she said: "I am proud to be a woman and a feminist."
In 2018, a source who the Daily Mail claimed was a former associate of Meghan, said: "Meghan was quite clear that she wanted to be president one day."
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But Kensington Palace quashed the reports soon after, saying: "This conversation you describe with an associate is fictious."
Through her charity and showbiz work Meghan has already got friends in high circles, mixing with Barack and Michelle Obama along with US TV queen Oprah Winfrey.
Best pal Jessica Mulroney is also well connected, as the daughter-in-law of Canada's former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
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And Meghan has also been seen meeting with Canada's current Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.
The speculation comes as Meghan released a new picture on the Sussex Royal Instagram account, showing her on a trip to Rwanda in March 2016 - four months before she met Harry.
Meghan travelled there as a Global Ambassador for World Vision, where she worked on a community project that enabled young girls to stay in school.
On the Sussex Royal official website, Meghan is said to be "deeply committed to advancing gender equity, empowering women and girls, and working within the community on a grassroots level to encourage women to recognise their inherent value."


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--BREAKING Hackney murder: Man stabbed to death after 'disturbance' at London home

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A 27-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder and is being questioned at a police station in north London. Detectives say they are not looking for anyone else at this stage.
Hackney murder: Man stabbed to death after 'disturbance' at London home
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death during a 'disturbance' an address in east London.
Police and ambulance crew found a man suffering from stab wounds after they were called to a residential property in Hackney at around 11.30pm on Friday.
Paramedics tried to save his life but he died at the scene.
A 27-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder and is being questioned at a police station in north London.
Police are currently trying to identify the dead man so they can notify his next of kin.
The investigation is being led by detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else at this stage.
A post mortem will take place in due course.
Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference CAD9064/24Jan or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Inside Lucy Fallon's lavish Coronation Street leaving do with cupcakes and cocktails

Lucy Fallon bowed out of Coronation Street this week as she filmed her final scenes and she celebrated by throwing a massive leaving do on Friday night .
The actress , 24 , who has played Bethany Platt for five years , will still be seen in the ITV soap over the next few weeks before her exit episode airs .
However , she filmed her last scenes this week and celebrated her exit by throwing a lavish bash to say goodbye .
Her colleagues also clubbed together to treat her to a leaving gift and Lucy was seen clutching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flowers and a balloon .
At the party , Lucy treated guests to cupcakes and chocolate bars with her face on , as well as plenty of cocktails .
There was also a wall of flowers and balloons and a DJ , who got the guests dancing .
Lucy was seen dancing with co-stars , as well as friends and family , as she necked drinks and boogied around the venue to the music .
Before the party she took to Instagram , Lucy shared an emotional goodbye and admitted she broke down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She wrote : `` I ’ m writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that ’ s a wrap ... on what has been the most incredible 5 years of my life .
`` It ’ s so crazy to me that 5 years ago , I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in . ''
Lucy continued : `` I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ... and I ’ m grateful for every single second of it .
It ’ s such a cliche , but the platt family really are a second family to me .
And I will forever be in debt to them .
`` They have taught me everything I know ... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the PLATts ?
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To the cast , crew , and everyone in between , I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Corrie fans : `` And to the viewers , thank you for the endless amount of support I have received over the years .
And to you bethany ... oh what fun we ’ ve had .
But it ’ s not goodbye , just see ya later . ''
With Lucy checking out of Corrie , it would seem the door is open for Bethany to return , which will please her legions of fans .
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Lucy Fallon bowed out of Corrie this week as she filmed her final scenes and she celebrated with a massive party on Friday night
Lucy Fallon bowed out of Coronation Street this week as she filmed her final scenes and she celebrated by throwing a massive leaving do on Friday night.
The actress, 24, who has played Bethany Platt for five years, will still be seen in the ITV soap over the next few weeks before her exit episode airs.
However, she filmed her last scenes this week and celebrated her exit by throwing a lavish bash to say goodbye.
Her colleagues also clubbed together to treat her to a leaving gift and Lucy was seen clutching a personalised card, gift bags, flowers and a balloon.
At the party, Lucy treated guests to cupcakes and chocolate bars with her face on, as well as plenty of cocktails.
There was also a wall of flowers and balloons and a DJ, who got the guests dancing.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID) Image: hollybarron/Instagram) hollybarron/Instagram)
Lucy was seen dancing with co-stars, as well as friends and family, as she necked drinks and boogied around the venue to the music.
Before the party she took to Instagram, Lucy shared an emotional goodbye and admitted she broke down in tears as the cameras stopped rolling.
She wrote: "I’m writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that’s a wrap... on what has been the most incredible 5 years of my life.
"It’s so crazy to me that 5 years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in."
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Lucy continued: "I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend. But here we are... and I’m grateful for every single second of it. It’s such a cliche, but the platt family really are a second family to me. And I will forever be in debt to them.
"They have taught me everything I know... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the PLATts???? To the cast, crew, and everyone in between, I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life."
Lucy also had a messaged to Corrie fans: "And to the viewers, thank you for the endless amount of support I have received over the years. And to you bethany... oh what fun we’ve had. But it’s not goodbye, just see ya later."
With Lucy checking out of Corrie, it would seem the door is open for Bethany to return, which will please her legions of fans.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Inside Jack Fincham and Lauren Goodger's 'romance' - from flirting to 'rumpy pumpy'

Former Love Island star Jack Fincham , 28 , and Lauren Goodger , 32 , are thought to have embarked on a 'romance ' after they both signed up to the 2019 series of Celebs Go Dating .
As Dani Dyer 's ex welcomed his first child on Friday here is a look inside his and Lauren 's 'relationship ' including her hints she was keen on the lad , their flirty moments captured on camera and that boozy night after the Celebs Go Dating wrap party .
In July last year , ahead of the looking for love series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she and former pen salesman Jack were sparking up a romance .
The Essex Native told New magazine : `` I am dating , '' adding : `` It 's such an exciting time . ''
`` Plus I have n't done TV for two years , so this feels like a real comeback for me , '' she cooed .
There had been rumours that it was Blue singer Lee Ryan Lauren had hooked up with during filming , but she insisted that was n't the case and it was another man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ’ ve known Lee for a long time .
He 's a lovely guy but there 's absolutely nothing romantic in it .
`` Everyone got that one wrong , if they knew the truth about who I really liked , they 'd be shocked , '' she teased .
Lauren 's only other male co-stars were Geordie Shore 's Nathan Henry - who is openly gay - and Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham- which meant speculation was rife that Jack was who she was dishing on .
When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jack 's sizzling chemistry when they crossed paths at the dating agency 's waiting room .
One episode saw Lauren make a crude confession about her `` lady garden '' which left Jack howling .
The conversation turned to gardening , with receptionist Tom asking Lauren if she was `` green fingered '' .
Confused Lauren admitted she did n't know what he meant - then when she realised revealed that she does n't do much in the garden .
Sensing some fun was there to be had , Jack cheekily asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lady garden then ? ''
Clearly not realising he was asking about something very personal , Lauren replied : `` I just have it quite bare to be honest . ''
Jack started grinning and exchanged a knowing look with stunned Tom .
Waving her arms , Lauren continued : `` But now it 's just nothing there . ''
Shocked Tom was left in disbelief and put his hands on his face , while Lauren asked : `` What about you ?
Are you good in the garden ? ''
Jack the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at weekends , prompting Lauren to ad : `` Is that when people see your garden ? ''
The Love Island winner admitted : `` That 's when they see it most . ''
The Essex pair continued fuel the speculation that they were getting close when they were spotted stumbling out of the Celebs Go Dating wrap party at London ’ s Opium cocktail bar .
The day after they then were mysteriously absent from an appearance on This Morning and their co-star Lady C claimed they were having 'rumpy pumpy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were understandably fuming as they were supposed to be interviewing the pair alongside Lady Colin Campbell .
Eamonn explained : `` Lady C of our three guests booked is the only one who turns up today .
Some party that must have been . ''
The smiling I 'm A Celebrity favourite said : `` It was .
I don ’ t think we need to guess too hard as to where they are and what they are doing .
But the only question mark is with whom ? ''
Lady C did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presenters that she believes Jack and Lauren were getting up to `` rumpy pumpy '' .
She last the saw Jack and Lauren when she was leaving the wrap party `` well after midnight '' .
Lady C said : `` Jack said 'see you tomorrow ' and I said 'sure ' .
Lauren seemed a little less…I did point out we would see each other tomorrow .
It was supposed to be 'yes ' but I think temptation .
`` Also , we would like to know who it was and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumours of the pair dating saying they were both `` flirty '' people but nothing had happened between them .
Jack revealed he had become a dad by sharing a snap of himself cradling a baby on Saturday morning .
The star confirmed he 's dad to a daughter named Blossom , who was born on January 24 .
However , he 's keeping the identity of her mother a secret .
He says the pair are not a couple , but they are going to be co-parenting their little girl together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` I ’ m normally a very open book and share most of my life on my social media .
`` This blessing I chose not to .
I ’ m just a normal geeza , who went on a tv show , which throws you straight into the public eye ... '' Which I will forever be grateful for .
However I knew for myself I needed personal time and to keep this part of my life private to prepare for this new responsibility and part of me that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is undoubtedly the best thing that has ever happened to me and it ’ s true what they say , the instant feeling of love and connection you have with your child is a feeling like no other .
`` I want to thank my family and friends for your continued support , also to my little girls mother , who has been totally AMAZING throughout .
`` Although we are not together we are great friends as we have been for many years and our priority is co-parenting our beautiful baby girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great .
`` I am now a proud dad to a healthy baby girl Blossom Fincham born 8lb 2oz on 24th January 2020 . ''
The baby news comes less than a year after Jack split from his Love Island girlfriend Dani Dyer .
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Lady C says Jack Fincham and Lauren Goodger are having 'rumpy pumpy'
Lady C says Jack Fincham and Lauren Goodger are having 'rumpy pumpy'
Love Island star Jack and former TOWIE beauty Lauren Goodger became very friendly when they both appeared on Celebs Go Dating
Former Love Island star Jack Fincham, 28, and Lauren Goodger, 32, are thought to have embarked on a 'romance' after they both signed up to the 2019 series of Celebs Go Dating.
As Dani Dyer's ex welcomed his first child on Friday here is a look inside his and Lauren's 'relationship' including her hints she was keen on the lad, their flirty moments captured on camera and that boozy night after the Celebs Go Dating wrap party.
In July last year, ahead of the looking for love series airing Lauren dropped a major hint that she and former pen salesman Jack were sparking up a romance.
The Essex Native told New magazine: "I am dating," adding: "It's such an exciting time."
"Plus I haven't done TV for two years, so this feels like a real comeback for me," she cooed.
There had been rumours that it was Blue singer Lee Ryan Lauren had hooked up with during filming, but she insisted that wasn't the case and it was another man on the show she was dating.
"I’ve known Lee for a long time. He's a lovely guy but there's absolutely nothing romantic in it.
"Everyone got that one wrong, if they knew the truth about who I really liked, they'd be shocked," she teased.
Lauren's only other male co-stars were Geordie Shore's Nathan Henry - who is openly gay - and Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham- which meant speculation was rife that Jack was who she was dishing on.
When the series came on screen viewers witnessed Lauren and Jack's sizzling chemistry when they crossed paths at the dating agency's waiting room.
One episode saw Lauren make a crude confession about her "lady garden" which left Jack howling.
The conversation turned to gardening, with receptionist Tom asking Lauren if she was "green fingered".
Confused Lauren admitted she didn't know what he meant - then when she realised revealed that she doesn't do much in the garden.
Sensing some fun was there to be had, Jack cheekily asked: "Do you not tend your lady garden then?"
Clearly not realising he was asking about something very personal, Lauren replied: "I just have it quite bare to be honest."
Image: Beretta/Sims/REX) Beretta/Sims/REX)
Jack started grinning and exchanged a knowing look with stunned Tom.
Waving her arms, Lauren continued: "But now it's just nothing there."
Shocked Tom was left in disbelief and put his hands on his face, while Lauren asked: "What about you? Are you good in the garden?"
Jack the joker claimed he only needs to trim at weekends, prompting Lauren to ad: "Is that when people see your garden?"
The Love Island winner admitted: "That's when they see it most."
The Essex pair continued fuel the speculation that they were getting close when they were spotted stumbling out of the Celebs Go Dating wrap party at London’s Opium cocktail bar.
The day after they then were mysteriously absent from an appearance on This Morning and their co-star Lady C claimed they were having 'rumpy pumpy.'
Presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were understandably fuming as they were supposed to be interviewing the pair alongside Lady Colin Campbell.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Eamonn explained: "Lady C of our three guests booked is the only one who turns up today. Some party that must have been."
The smiling I'm A Celebrity favourite said: "It was. I don’t think we need to guess too hard as to where they are and what they are doing. But the only question mark is with whom?"
Lady C did not keep any secrets and told the presenters that she believes Jack and Lauren were getting up to "rumpy pumpy".
She last the saw Jack and Lauren when she was leaving the wrap party "well after midnight".
Lady C said: "Jack said 'see you tomorrow' and I said 'sure'. Lauren seemed a little less…I did point out we would see each other tomorrow. It was supposed to be 'yes' but I think temptation.
She cheekily added: "Two words - rumpy pumpy."
"Also, we would like to know who it was and with whom."
Lauren eventually dismissed any rumours of the pair dating saying they were both "flirty" people but nothing had happened between them.
Jack revealed he had become a dad by sharing a snap of himself cradling a baby on Saturday morning.
The star confirmed he's dad to a daughter named Blossom, who was born on January 24.
However, he's keeping the identity of her mother a secret.
He says the pair are not a couple, but they are going to be co-parenting their little girl together.
In a post on Instagram, he wrote: "I’m normally a very open book and share most of my life on my social media.
"This blessing I chose not to. I’m just a normal geeza, who went on a tv show, which throws you straight into the public eye...
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"Which I will forever be grateful for. However I knew for myself I needed personal time and to keep this part of my life private to prepare for this new responsibility and part of me that will change my life forever.
"This is undoubtedly the best thing that has ever happened to me and it’s true what they say, the instant feeling of love and connection you have with your child is a feeling like no other.
"I want to thank my family and friends for your continued support, also to my little girls mother, who has been totally AMAZING throughout.
"Although we are not together we are great friends as we have been for many years and our priority is co-parenting our beautiful baby girl. Both mum and baby are doing great.
"I am now a proud dad to a healthy baby girl Blossom Fincham born 8lb 2oz on 24th January 2020 ."
The baby news comes less than a year after Jack split from his Love Island girlfriend Dani Dyer.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Paul Merson takes aim at eight Man Utd players over poor form at Old Trafford

Ex-Arsenal forward Paul Merson has criticised a number of key Manchester United players amid the Red Devils ' dreadful recent form .
United slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat to Burnley on Wednesday evening and have now won just two of their last seven games in all competitions .
They face a potential FA Cup fourth round banana skin when they travel to Tranmere on Sunday , and speaking to StarSport Merson picked out eight players who he believes are not performing to their potential .
`` So many players are not good enough , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face it , he could n't get any worse .
Anthony Martial does n't seem to realise who he 's playing for .
`` I 'm not sure Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are good enough to play in a back four .
They suit a three better .
And Aaron Wan-Bissaka has hit a massive brick wall .
Burnley were targeting him .
`` Daniel James needs to come out of the team for a breather because his confidence looks shot , and as for Jesse Lingard- where have the goals gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay when he doesn ’ t play .
But how many top clubs are lining up to try and sign him ?
It ’ s sad how far United have dropped . ''
United still only sit six points off fourth-placed Chelsea despite their recent patchy form , but they will turn their attentions to FA Cup progression for this weekend at least .
Speaking ahead of the game against Tranmere , under-pressure manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said : `` On the training ground the mood is still good .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week has seen two disappointing results that has probably enhanced that feeling .
`` But , for us , you get used to it at this club .
You get used to the ups and downs and as we 've spoken about here you 've got to get on with it .
When you do badly you know you 've got a job to do . ''

United have lost their lost two Premier League games without scoring a goal and the pressure is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of their FA Cup tie against Tranmere on Sunday
Paul Merson takes aim at eight Man Utd players over poor form at Old Trafford
Ex-Arsenal forward Paul Merson has criticised a number of key Manchester United players amid the Red Devils' dreadful recent form.
United slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat to Burnley on Wednesday evening and have now won just two of their last seven games in all competitions.
They face a potential FA Cup fourth round banana skin when they travel to Tranmere on Sunday, and speaking to StarSport Merson picked out eight players who he believes are not performing to their potential.
"So many players are not good enough," he said. "Fred has got better but let's face it, he couldn't get any worse. Anthony Martial doesn't seem to realise who he's playing for.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"I'm not sure Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are good enough to play in a back four. They suit a three better. And Aaron Wan-Bissaka has hit a massive brick wall. Burnley were targeting him.
"Daniel James needs to come out of the team for a breather because his confidence looks shot, and as for Jesse Lingard- where have the goals gone?
"People say United miss Scott McTominay when he doesn’t play. But how many top clubs are lining up to try and sign him? It’s sad how far United have dropped."
United still only sit six points off fourth-placed Chelsea despite their recent patchy form, but they will turn their attentions to FA Cup progression for this weekend at least.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking ahead of the game against Tranmere, under-pressure manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "On the training ground the mood is still good.
"It is understandable sometimes supporters air frustrations and the last week has seen two disappointing results that has probably enhanced that feeling.
"But, for us, you get used to it at this club. You get used to the ups and downs and as we've spoken about here you've got to get on with it. When you do badly you know you've got a job to do."


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Newcastle 'in £340m takeover talks' with Saudi Crown Prince after Man Utd bids

Newcastle are reportedly in talks with the Saudi Crown Prince over a potential £340m takeover .
Sunday Mirror Sport reported in October that Manchester United had been the subject of two takeover bids from Mohamed Bin Salman .
Both were rejected with the the Arab nations ' Royal family willing to pay around £3bn to take over at Old Trafford .
The Saudi Crown Prince 's Public Investment Fund is set to work together with a group of investors organised by Amanda Staveley , reports the Wall Street Journal .
Staveley was previously linked with a takeover at Newcastle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St James ' Park .
It is claimed the potential takeover would draw comparisons with Abu Dhabi 's purchase of Manchester City in 2008 , which has turned the club into one of the most powerful in world football .
Staveley , who is backed by PCP Capital Partners , previously held talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley , who has failed to sell the club despite publicly claiming he wants to move on .
Speaking in 2019 , she said : `` We are big fans of Newcastle , big fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no issue with Mr Ashley .
It ’ s still an interesting club to us , the fans are fantastic , but we are looking at a lot of clubs.
” Bin Salman 's potential involvement in Manchester United led to scrutiny over human rights in Saudi Arabia .
Campaigners recently claimed 184 people were executed in the country in 2019 , the highest number of killings since records began .
Bin Salman said his government was trying to 'minimise ' the use of capital punishment in Saudi Arabia .
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman could work together with Amanda Staveley over the potential £340m takeover of Newcastle
Newcastle 'in £340m takeover talks' with Saudi Crown Prince after Man Utd bids
Mike Ashley is in talks to sell Newcastle to the Saudi Arabia sovereign-wealth fund, it has been claimed.
The influential Wall Street Journal are reporting the Saudi's are considering buying the Tyneside club for £340m.
It is the latest stage of Saudi Arabia focusing on sports and entertainment as part of economic reforms to improve the countries standing.
The WSJ are reporting that the prospective buyer is the Public Investment Fund, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's key investment vehicle.
Newcastle fans will be sceptical after several years of aborted or false claims being made from parties said to want to buy the club.
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There have been many businessmen trying to scrape together the cash to meet Ashley's demands, but he has pledged only to sell if to someone with the clout to invest and revamp the club.
The financial might of the Saudi's make them a more serious prospect.
The financier Amanda Staveley is mentioned by the WSJ as organising investors to join the buy-out. She has lurked for a couple of years, including claiming bids had been made, but never been able to strike a deal.
A Saudi buy out would be controversial and reopen the debate about the nation's “sportswashing” using events like golf and boxing to improve the country's image.
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered when visiting the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, leading to international condemnation.
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The human rights abuses in Saudi, including beheadings, could lead to protests from fans if a takeover happened.
Newcastle have yet to comment on the claim.
Ashley, who bought United for £134m and has loaned the club £110m, met Steve Bruce two weeks ago and sanctioned January transfer plans.
The club is looking secure in the Premier League and likely to avoid relegation, making it a more saleable asset.