thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Three Premier League clubs 'in talks' over cardboard cut-outs of fans

Three Premier League clubs are reportedly in talks to have cardboard cut-outs of fans in the stands when football returns next month .
The 'Stay at Home - Be at the Game ' project enables fans to download their image to be used on a lifesize cardboard cut-out , costing around £20 , with some of the money raised set to aid the NHS in the fight against coronavirus .
It could also be used to help sports clubs to raise crucial revenue as they face uncertain financial future .
The scheme is the brainchild of Borussia Monchengladbach fan Ingo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea when he discovered he would be unable to watch his beloved Bundesliga team from the stands .
He has organised almost 14,000 cut-outs of Monchengladbach fans , which will make their first appearance in the stadium in Saturday 's game against Bayer Leverkusen .
Now the people behind the project are in talks with three Premier League clubs about having cut-outs in stadiums when top-flight action resumes , according to The Sun .
The publication reports that two of the teams are in the top half of the table , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and MLS have also shown an interest .
Muller said orders for cut-outs were rapidly increasing as sport prepares to return behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ It was my wife ’ s idea , '' the 51-year-old film-maker said in quotes reported by The Sun .
“ We should have played at Eintracht Frankfurt two months ago .
The match was suspended .
“ We were in quarantine in Berlin .
I was sitting in the kitchen , complaining , whining about the fact I couldn ’ t watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My wife said : ‘ Ingo , get a picture taken of yourself , put it in the stadium and somehow if there are matches without public you are there , supporting the team.
’ “ I thought about the concept for an hour or two .
We talked with club officials and the following week they generously said : ‘ The lawn is ours , the stadium is yours.
’ “ We expected 500-2,000 cardboards at the beginning .
Now we are looking at 20,000 orders at €19 ( £17 ) over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Muller the project is a silent protest , as he does n't believe sport should be returning without the fans .
“ As soon as the fans can go back to the stadium , we will throw a huge party and then they can pick up their own cardboards and keep it as a memory , '' he said .
“ On one hand , I ’ m proud the idea is working .
It ’ s a symbol of protest that we are here but we can not be here .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Jock Stein used to say , 'Football is nothing without fans . '
And this is what we feel , too .
I ’ m sad I can not be there , screaming my guts out , supporting my team.
” The Sun reports that non-league club Lewes FC is in talks over using the cut-outs as a crowdfunding tool as they face a tough financial climate in the wake of the pandemic .
Tom Hickson , co-founder of ‘ Stay at Home – Be at the Game ’ , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks with some Premier League clubs , the NBA and MLS in America .
“ And we ’ d invite other clubs and sports bodies big and small to get in touch and get involved .
“ We ’ ve everything in place .
This project will give the fans a boost , the club some revenue and NHS donations in the fight against Covid-19.
” Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

NBA and MLS are also keen on the 'Stay at Home - Be at the Game' project, which creates lifesize cardboard cut-outs of real-life fans to help raise money for the fight against coronavirus
Three Premier League clubs 'in talks' to put cardboard cut-outs of fans in stands
Three Premier League clubs are reportedly in talks to have cardboard cut-outs of fans in the stands when football returns next month.
The 'Stay at Home - Be at the Game' project enables fans to download their image to be used on a lifesize cardboard cut-out, costing around £20, with some of the money raised set to aid the NHS in the fight against coronavirus.
It could also be used to help sports clubs to raise crucial revenue as they face uncertain financial future.
The scheme is the brainchild of Borussia Monchengladbach fan Ingo Muller, who came up with the idea when he discovered he would be unable to watch his beloved Bundesliga team from the stands.
He has organised almost 14,000 cut-outs of Monchengladbach fans, which will make their first appearance in the stadium in Saturday's game against Bayer Leverkusen.
Image: Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images) Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images)
Now the people behind the project are in talks with three Premier League clubs about having cut-outs in stadiums when top-flight action resumes, according to The Sun.
The publication reports that two of the teams are in the top half of the table, and that top sporting bodies such as the NBA and MLS have also shown an interest.
Muller said orders for cut-outs were rapidly increasing as sport prepares to return behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“It was my wife’s idea," the 51-year-old film-maker said in quotes reported by The Sun.
“We should have played at Eintracht Frankfurt two months ago. The match was suspended.
“We were in quarantine in Berlin. I was sitting in the kitchen, complaining, whining about the fact I couldn’t watch football on a Saturday afternoon.
“My wife said: ‘Ingo, get a picture taken of yourself, put it in the stadium and somehow if there are matches without public you are there, supporting the team.’
“I thought about the concept for an hour or two. We talked with club officials and the following week they generously said: ‘The lawn is ours, the stadium is yours.’
“We expected 500-2,000 cardboards at the beginning. Now we are looking at 20,000 orders at €19 (£17) over the next few weeks."
For Muller the project is a silent protest, as he doesn't believe sport should be returning without the fans.
“As soon as the fans can go back to the stadium, we will throw a huge party and then they can pick up their own cardboards and keep it as a memory," he said.
“On one hand, I’m proud the idea is working. It’s a symbol of protest that we are here but we cannot be here. We’re against matches without the public.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“Jock Stein used to say, 'Football is nothing without fans.' And this is what we feel, too. I’m sad I cannot be there, screaming my guts out, supporting my team.”
The Sun reports that non-league club Lewes FC is in talks over using the cut-outs as a crowdfunding tool as they face a tough financial climate in the wake of the pandemic.
Tom Hickson, co-founder of ‘Stay at Home – Be at the Game’, told The Sun: “We are in talks with some Premier League clubs, the NBA and MLS in America.
“And we’d invite other clubs and sports bodies big and small to get in touch and get involved.
“We’ve everything in place. This project will give the fans a boost, the club some revenue and NHS donations in the fight against Covid-19.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Boris Johnson has 'lost his edge' after coronavirus battle, fears senior Tory MP

Boris Johnson has `` lost his edge '' and may not yet have fully recovered from his battle with coronavirus , a senior Tory MP has reportedly warned .
With the Prime Minister already under fire for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic , it has now been suggested that his illness has had an `` impact '' on the PM .
He has now been forced into a U-turn over foreign NHS and care staff paying a surcharge to access healthcare in the UK , while working to save British lives .
And top aide Dominic Cummings was investigated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortly after he had symptoms of the virus by travelling from London to his parents ' home in Durham .
The Tory MP , who chose not to be named , told Mail Online : `` Under normal circumstances he would probably have been taking it easier .
The guy was close to death… there was pressure on him to come back .
People do n't usually come back to the pressure that he has been under .
`` He is back in the firing line , running UK plc with 67million people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government faces increasing strain over various pinch points , including the rate of deaths in care homes , a decision to abandon widespread testing early on and the slow roll out of a new testing regime .
And the PM has taken just one of the daily news conferences in Number 10 , on May 11 , with other ministers taking charge , including Home Secretary Priti Patel tonight .
The MP added : `` For most workers , colleagues would ensure they were 'out of the door at 5.20pm latest and make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Boris has lost that edge .
You could say Boris , we need you to take a really difficult turn , and he would use his common sense and get out of it .
The illness may have had an impact .
The spontaneity ...
I wonder whether mentally he 's not as sharp because he 's been seriously ill. '' The MP said they still thought the PM would emerge from the situation , suggesting any government would be under pressure at this point .
But they also said new Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure .
The MP added , after strong performances from Starmer against Mr Johnson at PMQs : `` It is going down well .
We need to be careful .
Keir is a savvy guy .
He can think on his feet . ''
The PM did , though , today agree to face MPs ' questions next week with an appearance at the Commons ' Liaison Committee .
It comes as Department of Health figures show 36,042 Brits have died after testing positive for the coronavirus , which began to rapidly spread @ @ @ @ @ @

The claims come as Boris Johnson faces increasing criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and he and his government's decision-making has been questioned
Boris Johnson has "lost his edge" and may not yet have fully recovered from his battle with coronavirus, a senior Tory MP has reportedly warned.
With the Prime Minister already under fire for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, it has now been suggested that his illness has had an "impact" on the PM.
He has now been forced into a U-turn over foreign NHS and care staff paying a surcharge to access healthcare in the UK, while working to save British lives.
And top aide Dominic Cummings was investigated by police after allegedly breaching lockdown rules shortly after he had symptoms of the virus by travelling from London to his parents' home in Durham.
The Tory MP, who chose not to be named, told Mail Online : "Under normal circumstances he would probably have been taking it easier. The guy was close to death… there was pressure on him to come back. People don't usually come back to the pressure that he has been under.
Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
"He is back in the firing line, running UK plc with 67million people and all the problems."
The Government faces increasing strain over various pinch points, including the rate of deaths in care homes, a decision to abandon widespread testing early on and the slow roll out of a new testing regime.
And the PM has taken just one of the daily news conferences in Number 10, on May 11, with other ministers taking charge, including Home Secretary Priti Patel tonight.
The MP added: "For most workers, colleagues would ensure they were 'out of the door at 5.20pm latest and make sure he has his weekends off.
"Boris has lost that edge. You could say Boris, we need you to take a really difficult turn, and he would use his common sense and get out of it. The illness may have had an impact. The spontaneity... I wonder whether mentally he's not as sharp because he's been seriously ill."
The MP said they still thought the PM would emerge from the situation, suggesting any government would be under pressure at this point.
But they also said new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has intensified the pressure.
Image: PRU/AFP via Getty Images) PRU/AFP via Getty Images)
The MP added, after strong performances from Starmer against Mr Johnson at PMQs : "It is going down well. We need to be careful. Keir is a savvy guy. He can think on his feet."
The PM did, though, today agree to face MPs' questions next week with an appearance at the Commons' Liaison Committee.
It comes as Department of Health figures show 36,042 Brits have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, which began to rapidly spread in the UK in March.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--'Minsters have not been led by the science on school reopenings'

Minsters keep telling us that at every stage of the Covid crisis , they have been guided by the science .
Yet when it comes to forcing primary schools in England to reopen , that has not been the case .
The study by the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies shows there is some risk to pupils and teachers .
SAGE also said the evidence on how likely children are to transmit Covid-19 remains  “ inconclusive ” .
An independent group of advisers led by the former chief scientist Sir David King says the risk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopening schools by two weeks .
It is not surprising that polls show a clear majority of parents are concerned about sending their children back on June 1 .
Everyone understands the importance of getting our schools back and running again .
But the Government should have listened to the experts , teachers and parents .
By rushing ahead with this , it has lost the trust of the very people who could have allowed schools to reopen in a timely and safe way .
Two months into the lockdown and most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haircut .
Some people are so desperate , they are paying illegal hairdressers to cut their locks .
Nobody has enjoyed going so long without a trip to the barber or salon .
But people are risking their own health and that of others by employing bootleg barbers and hairdressers .
We urge them to keep observing social distancing rules even if that does mean a few more weeks without a trim .
They should also take consolation that everyone else is not looking their best too .
Thanks to tough quarantine measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a holiday on the Costas this year .
The silver lining is there are some brilliant places in the UK where you can take a break .
Not only will you visit some wonderful parts of the country , you can do your bit to help the local economy recover .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

A study by the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies shows there is some risk to pupils and teachers and evidence on how children can transmit Covid-19 remains “inconclusive”
Voice of the Mirror: 'Minsters have not been led by the science on school reopenings'
Only fools rush in…
Minsters keep telling us that at every stage of the Covid crisis, they have been guided by the science.
Yet when it comes to forcing primary schools in England to reopen, that has not been the case.
The study by the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies shows there is some risk to pupils and teachers.
SAGE also said the evidence on how likely children are to transmit Covid-19 remains “inconclusive”.
Image: PA) PA)
An independent group of advisers led by the former chief scientist Sir David King says the risk to children would be halved if they delayed reopening schools by two weeks.
It is not surprising that polls show a clear majority of parents are concerned about sending their children back on June 1.
Everyone understands the importance of getting our schools back and running again.
But the Government should have listened to the experts, teachers and parents.
By rushing ahead with this, it has lost the trust of the very people who could have allowed schools to reopen in a timely and safe way.
Be a cut above
Two months into the lockdown and most of the country is crying out for a haircut.
Some people are so desperate, they are paying illegal hairdressers to cut their locks.
Nobody has enjoyed going so long without a trip to the barber or salon. But people are risking their own health and that of others by employing bootleg barbers and hairdressers.
We urge them to keep observing social distancing rules even if that does mean a few more weeks without a trim.
They should also take consolation that everyone else is not looking their best too.
A hol lotta fun
Thanks to tough quarantine measures, we can all wave goodbye to a holiday on the Costas this year.
The silver lining is there are some brilliant places in the UK where you can take a break.
Not only will you visit some wonderful parts of the country, you can do your bit to help the local economy recover.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Una Healy dances on TikTok with daughter as ex Ben Foden's new wife gives birth

Una Healy has finally given into the TikTok trend as she joined her daughter Aiofe for a viral dance just hours after her ex-husband Ben Foden announced he 'd welcomed a baby girl .
The former Saturdays star , 38 , seemed in good spirits as she and her eight-year-old daughter - whom she shares with Ben - danced to Jawsh 685 's hit song Laxed .
Just hours before Una shared her dancing clip on her Instagram , Ben announced the birth of his baby girl Farrah with wife Jackie Belanoff Smith .
The mum and daughter duo teamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dance routine , for which Una donned a casual outfit .
The singer opted for a striped long-sleeve top along with denim shorts as the pair hid away from the scorching sunrays .
Sharing the clip with her 632k Instagram followers , Una penned : `` Just made my first # tiktok video !
`` Aoife Belle was mad for us to do one so I said we would start off easy .
Tadhg came in handy to film us , '' alongside a laughing emoji .
Una shares daughter Aoife and five-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rugby star gushed over his newborn baby girl earlier today in a sweet Instagram post .
The doting dad shared a string of adorable pictures of his daughter , revealing her name is Farrah Abra Foden .
He also shared pictures and videos from the birth .
He wrote : `` Farrah Abra Foden , 5/20/2020 , 6 lbs 12oz , 19.5 inches , 3 weeks early , we love you '' It 's been a whirlwind year for the couple who tied the knot last August after only two weeks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their online followers by sharing pictures of their surprise wedding ceremony which took place on board a luxury yacht in Massachusetts .
Ben said he popped the question to New York socialite Jackie after she swept him off his feet following his split from Una Healy .
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The former Saturdays star, 38, seemed in good spirits as she danced with her eight-year-old daughter - whom she shares with Ben.
Una Healy dances on TikTok with daughter as ex Ben Foden's new wife gives birth
Una Healy has finally given into the TikTok trend as she joined her daughter Aiofe for a viral dance just hours after her ex-husband Ben Foden announced he'd welcomed a baby girl.
The former Saturdays star, 38, seemed in good spirits as she and her eight-year-old daughter - whom she shares with Ben - danced to Jawsh 685's hit song Laxed.
Just hours before Una shared her dancing clip on her Instagram, Ben announced the birth of his baby girl Farrah with wife Jackie Belanoff Smith.
The mum and daughter duo teamed up to treat fans to a sweet dance routine, for which Una donned a casual outfit.
Image: Una Healy/TikTok) Una Healy/TikTok)
The singer opted for a striped long-sleeve top along with denim shorts as the pair hid away from the scorching sunrays.
Sharing the clip with her 632k Instagram followers, Una penned: "Just made my first #tiktok video!
"Aoife Belle was mad for us to do one so I said we would start off easy. Tadhg came in handy to film us," alongside a laughing emoji.
Image: ben_foden/Instagram) ben_foden/Instagram)
Una shares daughter Aoife and five-year-old son Tadhg with her ex-husband Ben.
The rugby star gushed over his newborn baby girl earlier today in a sweet Instagram post.
The doting dad shared a string of adorable pictures of his daughter, revealing her name is Farrah Abra Foden.
Image: Una Healy/TikTok) Una Healy/TikTok)
He also shared pictures and videos from the birth.
He wrote: "Farrah Abra Foden, 5/20/2020, 6 lbs 12oz, 19.5 inches, 3 weeks early, we love you"
It's been a whirlwind year for the couple who tied the knot last August after only two weeks of knowing each other.
Image: Una Healy/TikTok) Una Healy/TikTok)
The pair stunned their online followers by sharing pictures of their surprise wedding ceremony which took place on board a luxury yacht in Massachusetts.
Ben said he popped the question to New York socialite Jackie after she swept him off his feet following his split from Una Healy.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Jamie Lynn Spears says it's 'ironic' sister Britney is mum to two boys

Jamie Lynn Spears says it 's totally `` ironic '' that her sister Britney ended up being mother to two boys .
Britney Spears is mum to sons Sean , 14 , and Jayden , 13 , while little sister Jamie Lynn is mum to daughters Maddie , 11 , and Ivey , two .
The former Zoey 101 star says it 's funny how things ended up considering she 's a total tomboy and Britney is a girly girl .
Opening up about their private lives as mothers , Jamie Lynn , 29 , told Access : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she 's more of the girly girl , so it 's funny that I got the two girls and she got the two boys . ''
And she says it 's fun when they get to switch roles .
She added : `` She gets to spoil my girls and I get to be hard on her boys , and so that 's just kind of fun to switch roles a little bit as girl mom [ and ] boy mom . ''
Jamie Lynn , who is starring in new Netflix series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 38-year-old sister 's music career , saying fans might have to hold out a lot longer than they 'd hoped for new music .
She told The Hollywood Reporter when asked if Britney is working on new music : `` I do n't really think so .
I mean , right now , she 's quarantining in LA .
But , in general , she 's kind of just relaxing .
And I think that 's good . ''
Jamie Lynn added some time off is what her big sister `` deserves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off '' for years .
Meanwhile , Britney recently opened up about her childhood , telling her fans that she felt like an `` ugly duckling '' while she was growing up .
Showing off her new hairstyle , Britney wrote : `` I know I need bangs !
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Who would have thought bangs could make you look waaaaay younger ?
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`` I stopped having bangs in the 3rd grade and I remember like it was yesterday ... .
it was such a big deal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the south could do that and I never felt pretty enough to pull it off . ''
She added : `` All the beauty pageant girls did it but I never felt beauty pageants were my thing … I had bad teeth and felt like an ugly duckling . ''
Britney also looked back on a time she 'd visited a modelling agency , but felt that she was n't pretty enough for the job .
She penned : `` I met with a modeling agency but I wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , 'maybe I can be like the older girls and show my forehead ' !
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I did and it looked sooooo bad but I thought I was gorgeous !
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`` I think I knew it didn ’ t look good but I did it because I thought it made me cool ... .
and I ’ ve pretty much had it like that ever since !
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`` People choose different ways to protect themselves … .
when I pull my bangs in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m protected ... almost like I ’ m in 3rd grade again . ''

Jamie Lynn Spears pointed out the irony that she's a tomboy who had two girls and her sister is a girly girl who had two boys as she talked about their parenting skills
Jamie Lynn Spears says it's 'ironic' sister Britney is mum to two boys
Jamie Lynn Spears says it's totally "ironic" that her sister Britney ended up being mother to two boys.
Britney Spears is mum to sons Sean, 14, and Jayden, 13, while little sister Jamie Lynn is mum to daughters Maddie, 11, and Ivey, two.
The former Zoey 101 star says it's funny how things ended up considering she's a total tomboy and Britney is a girly girl.
Opening up about their private lives as mothers, Jamie Lynn, 29, told Access : "I probably am more of the tomboy and she's more of the girly girl, so it's funny that I got the two girls and she got the two boys."
And she says it's fun when they get to switch roles.
She added: "She gets to spoil my girls and I get to be hard on her boys, and so that's just kind of fun to switch roles a little bit as girl mom [and] boy mom."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Jamie Lynn, who is starring in new Netflix series Sweet Magnolias, also recently spoke about her 38-year-old sister's music career, saying fans might have to hold out a lot longer than they'd hoped for new music.
She told The Hollywood Reporter when asked if Britney is working on new music: "I don't really think so. I mean, right now, she's quarantining in LA. But, in general, she's kind of just relaxing. And I think that's good."
Jamie Lynn added some time off is what her big sister "deserves" after she "worked her ass off" for years.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
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Meanwhile, Britney recently opened up about her childhood, telling her fans that she felt like an "ugly duckling" while she was growing up.
Showing off her new hairstyle, Britney wrote: "I know I need bangs!!!!! Who would have thought bangs could make you look waaaaay younger ?!?!
"I stopped having bangs in the 3rd grade and I remember like it was yesterday .... it was such a big deal to expose my forehead …. only pretty people in the south could do that and I never felt pretty enough to pull it off."
Image: jamielynnspears/Instagram) jamielynnspears/Instagram)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She added: "All the beauty pageant girls did it but I never felt beauty pageants were my thing … I had bad teeth and felt like an ugly duckling."
Britney also looked back on a time she'd visited a modelling agency, but felt that she wasn't pretty enough for the job.
She penned: "I met with a modeling agency but I wasn’t pretty enough so I went home and said, 'maybe I can be like the older girls and show my forehead' !!!! I did and it looked sooooo bad but I thought I was gorgeous !!!!
"I think I knew it didn’t look good but I did it because I thought it made me cool .... and I’ve pretty much had it like that ever since !!!!
"People choose different ways to protect themselves …. when I pull my bangs in front of my head I feel like I’m protected ... almost like I’m in 3rd grade again."


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Gogglebox fans in tears as series goes off-air amid coronavirus lockdown

Gogglebox viewers were left in tears tonight as the series went off-air .
All the fan favourites returned to their sofas for one last time this evening during the last episode of the series .
From watching awkward political interviews to bizarre BGT auditions and creepy horror films , the stars were treated to a whole host of telly .
Viewers were also left stunned after discovering that the caravan Jenny and Lee were in was actually owned by Lee .
But at the end of tonight 's episode , fans were left feeling tearful and feared that their Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown .
One tweeted : `` Gutted it ’ s the last one of @ C4Gogglebox tonight !
# Gogglebox . ''
While another commented : `` I just cried because I didn ’ t know that was the last # Gogglebox till September . ''
A third wrote : `` # Gogglebox i am SO sad it ’ s the last episode idc it was the highlighttt of my week jheez gon na miss lovely pete & tom xxx '' Another penned : `` The last # gogglebox of the series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giraffe , @ C4Gogglebox @ Channel4 ?
We need it now more than ever please .
❤ '' One tweeted : `` Noooooo ca n't be the last in the series !
# Gogglebox has been the much needed laughter in this current climate !
Thankyou gogglebox families for the fun and giggles .
Love always XXX . ''
`` So gutted that was the last episode of # Gogglebox genuinely the highlight of my week ! ''
another wrote .
*Gogglebox is available to watch on All 4

All the Gogglebox fan favourites returned to their sofas for one last time this evening during the last episode of the series
Gogglebox viewers were left in tears tonight as the series went off-air.
All the fan favourites returned to their sofas for one last time this evening during the last episode of the series.
From watching awkward political interviews to bizarre BGT auditions and creepy horror films, the stars were treated to a whole host of telly.
Viewers were also left stunned after discovering that the caravan Jenny and Lee were in was actually owned by Lee.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
But at the end of tonight's episode, fans were left feeling tearful and feared that their Friday nights were now "ruined" amid the lockdown.
One tweeted: "Gutted it’s the last one of @C4Gogglebox tonight! #Gogglebox."
While another commented: "I just cried because I didn’t know that was the last #Gogglebox till September."
A third wrote: "#Gogglebox i am SO sad it’s the last episode idc it was the highlighttt of my week jheez gonna miss lovely pete & tom xxx"
Another penned: "The last #gogglebox of the series?!... is somebody having a giraffe, @C4Gogglebox @Channel4 ? We need it now more than ever please. ❤"
One tweeted: "Noooooo can't be the last in the series! #Gogglebox has been the much needed laughter in this current climate! Thankyou gogglebox families for the fun and giggles. Love always XXX."
"So gutted that was the last episode of #Gogglebox genuinely the highlight of my week!" another wrote.
*Gogglebox is available to watch on All 4


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Dad gets slammed by his mum for naming his twin daughters after TV show villains

A father has been slammed by his own mum after naming his two baby girls after TV show villains .
The man explained that before the coronavirus lockdown , he welcomed two beautiful twin daughters into the world and decided to keep their names a secret until he announced their birth and gender .
Both names he chose are 'from characters he loves and hold near and dear ' - but after he announced them he started getting `` hate '' from his family .
His mother was `` livid , '' later posting a public Facebook status saying how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , ' and how he `` doomed '' his `` sweet little angels . ''
But since many people agreed with her , he took to Reddit to ask users whether he made the wrong decision .
He wrote : `` So it ’ s all pretty stupid but I thought I ’ d make a post since my family seems to wan na make it a big deal .
Before the virus that shall not be named shut down everything I had two beautiful twin girls .
`` The names I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I announced their birth + gender .
Both names are from characters I love and hold near and dear .
`` The names are Azula ( Avatar the Last Air Bender ) and Eclipsa ( Star vs the Forces of Evil ) .
`` I made a post about it and everything seemed fine until I got a message in the family group chat .
My mother was livid that I ’ d name my girls after two villains whose names won ’ t “ represent my daughters well ” ( I found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were names after . )
`` I told her that the names don ’ t define who they are .
She didn ’ t respond but I come to find a long Facebook post about how I `` doomed '' my `` sweet little angles '' [ sic ] and how names have weight and will effect how they turn out .
`` All the comments are relatives agreeing with her and how “ people these days will name their kids anything ” .
`` I didn ’ t name my kids hotdog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get what ’ s so bad .
Anyways I ’ ve just been getting a lot of 'hate ' if you will from my family . ''
And Reddit users were quick to confirm that he had made a mistake , with one saying : `` Your kids have to live with those names for the rest of their lives .
`` They have to spell them out , they have to explain the pronunciation and whenever it does pop up , they have to deal with people giving whatever reaction based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I feel like Azula isn ’ t that bad .
It ’ s an actual name and it means blue and is unique but not weird .
However eclipsa ?
That ’ s not even an actual name . ''
A third commented : `` There are ways to give your kids fandom names without being like ... this .
`` Really naming kids after any fandom is alienating and embarrassing for them .
Pets ?
Go nuts , they won ’ t develop a complex or know if people find the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifth also said : `` You are using your children as accessories to show who you are , not who they are .
Besides , a name is not just a name .
Names have a big impact on future job applications and the way people will treat you . ''

A man who decided to name his twin daughters after two cartoon characters has been told by his family that he has "doomed" the siblings
Dad slammed by his mum for naming his twin daughters after TV show villains
A father has been slammed by his own mum after naming his two baby girls after TV show villains.
The man explained that before the coronavirus lockdown, he welcomed two beautiful twin daughters into the world and decided to keep their names a secret until he announced their birth and gender.
Both names he chose are 'from characters he loves and hold near and dear' - but after he announced them he started getting "hate" from his family.
His mother was "livid," later posting a public Facebook status saying how the names won't 'represent his daughters well,' and how he "doomed" his "sweet little angels."
But since many people agreed with her, he took to Reddit to ask users whether he made the wrong decision.
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He wrote: "So it’s all pretty stupid but I thought I’d make a post since my family seems to wanna make it a big deal. Before the virus that shall not be named shut down everything I had two beautiful twin girls.
"The names I picked out I kept a secret until I announced their birth + gender. Both names are from characters I love and hold near and dear.
"The names are Azula (Avatar the Last Air Bender) and Eclipsa (Star vs the Forces of Evil).
"I made a post about it and everything seemed fine until I got a message in the family group chat. My mother was livid that I’d name my girls after two villains whose names won’t “represent my daughters well” (I found out my brother told her who they were names after.)
"I told her that the names don’t define who they are. She didn’t respond but I come to find a long Facebook post about how I "doomed" my "sweet little angles" [sic] and how names have weight and will effect how they turn out.
"All the comments are relatives agreeing with her and how “people these days will name their kids anything”.
"I didn’t name my kids hotdog and cheese like I don’t get what’s so bad. Anyways I’ve just been getting a lot of 'hate' if you will from my family."
And Reddit users were quick to confirm that he had made a mistake, with one saying: "Your kids have to live with those names for the rest of their lives.
"They have to spell them out, they have to explain the pronunciation and whenever it does pop up, they have to deal with people giving whatever reaction based on the shows."
Another said: "I feel like Azula isn’t that bad. It’s an actual name and it means blue and is unique but not weird. However eclipsa? That’s not even an actual name."
A third commented: "There are ways to give your kids fandom names without being like...this.
"Really naming kids after any fandom is alienating and embarrassing for them. Pets? Go nuts, they won’t develop a complex or know if people find the name weird" said another.
A fifth also said: "You are using your children as accessories to show who you are, not who they are. Besides, a name is not just a name. Names have a big impact on future job applications and the way people will treat you."


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Lana Del Rey stands by statement & accuses critics of 'trying to start race war'

Lana Del Rey has accused her critics of `` trying to start a race war '' after she faced a ferocious backlash over her controversial post slamming rivals from Ariana Grande to Beyoncé .
Summertime Sadness star Lana , 34 , condemned songs about `` being sexy , wearing no clothes , f*****g and cheating '' in a blistering Instagram post which her fans begged her to delete .
She was blasted for mentioning women of colour in her statement , but Lana is adamant she stands by her original message despite the outrage it caused .
After calling accusations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took aim at her critics for bringing the issue up - insisting they were just trying to create `` drama '' .
In a new post on Instagram , she declared : `` A couple of final notes on my “ controversial post ” that ’ s not controversial at all .
`` Despite the feedback from several people that I mentioned in a complimentary way , whether it be Ariana or Doja Cat ... '' I want to say that I remain firm in my clarity and stance in that what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self advocacy for the more delicate and often dismissed softer female personality ... '' And that there does have to be room for that type in what will inevitably become a new wave/3rd wave of feminism that is rapidly approaching .
Watch !
... `` I 'm sorry that the folks who I can only assume are super Trump/Pence supporters or hyper liberals or flip-flopping headline grabbing critics can ’ t read and want to make it a race war ... '' When in fact the issue was with *female critics and *female @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own fragility and sexuality and berate more sexually liberated artists like myself and the women I mentioned .
`` But in truth making it about race says so much more about you than it does about me – you want the drama , you don ’ t want to believe that a woman could be beautiful , strong and fragile at the same time , loving and all inclusive by making personal reparations simply for the joy of doing it . ''
She went on to claim she 's faced unfair criticism throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her critics .
Lana concluded : `` Nothing new here in your reaction .
`` Same as ten years ago when a million think pieces came out about me feigning emotional fragility or lying about coming from no money when that was the truth .
`` My aim and my message are clear .
That I have control of my own story .
If the women I mention don ’ t wan na be associated with me that ’ s absolutely fine by me . ''
She previously blasted accusations of racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicki Minaj in her missive .
In a later posted , she explained that when she mentioned `` women who look like me , '' she was not referring to race .

Defiant Lana Del Rey has called accusations of racism 'bulls**t' and slammed those who've condemned her controversial post on the music industry
Lana Del Rey stands by her statement and accuses critics of 'trying to start race war'
Lana Del Rey has accused her critics of "trying to start a race war" after she faced a ferocious backlash over her controversial post slamming rivals from Ariana Grande to Beyoncé.
Summertime Sadness star Lana, 34, condemned songs about "being sexy, wearing no clothes, f*****g and cheating" in a blistering Instagram post which her fans begged her to delete.
She was blasted for mentioning women of colour in her statement, but Lana is adamant she stands by her original message despite the outrage it caused.
After calling accusations of racisim "bulls**t", she took aim at her critics for bringing the issue up - insisting they were just trying to create "drama".
In a new post on Instagram, she declared: "A couple of final notes on my “controversial post” that’s not controversial at all.
"Despite the feedback from several people that I mentioned in a complimentary way, whether it be Ariana or Doja Cat...
Image: PA) PA)
"I want to say that I remain firm in my clarity and stance in that what I was writing about was the importance of self advocacy for the more delicate and often dismissed softer female personality...
"And that there does have to be room for that type in what will inevitably become a new wave/3rd wave of feminism that is rapidly approaching. Watch!...
"I'm sorry that the folks who I can only assume are super Trump/Pence supporters or hyper liberals or flip-flopping headline grabbing critics can’t read and want to make it a race war...
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"When in fact the issue was with *female critics and *female alternative artists who are disassociated from their own fragility and sexuality and berate more sexually liberated artists like myself and the women I mentioned.
"But in truth making it about race says so much more about you than it does about me – you want the drama, you don’t want to believe that a woman could be beautiful, strong and fragile at the same time, loving and all inclusive by making personal reparations simply for the joy of doing it."
She went on to claim she's faced unfair criticism throughout her career and made one final dig at her critics.
Lana concluded: "Nothing new here in your reaction.
"Same as ten years ago when a million think pieces came out about me feigning emotional fragility or lying about coming from no money when that was the truth.
"My aim and my message are clear. That I have control of my own story. If the women I mention don’t wanna be associated with me that’s absolutely fine by me."
She previously blasted accusations of racism by after mentioning stars including Beyonce and Nicki Minaj in her missive.
In a later posted, she explained that when she mentioned "women who look like me," she was not referring to race.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Phil Schofield says talking about sexuality 'saved him' as he came out as gay

Phillip Schofield says talking `` saved him '' after coming out as gay .
The 58-year-old TV star has opened up about his personal struggle in a poignant post online as he backed a fundraising campaign by a mother who lost her son to suicide .
This Morning host Phil , 58 , shared the tragic story of Morgan Watson , who took his own life on May 17 .
He backed the fundraising efforts of grieving mum Alison who is trying to raise money for mental health charity Guernsey Mind by tweeting the family 's JustGiving page .
Alison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his loss and have started this fundraising page in the small hope that we can prevent others suffering as we are losing someone they love as we love Morgan so much .
`` Our hearts are breaking .
Talking to whoever is so important for everyone , especially young men . ''
The message hit home for the star , who explained his decision to to talk about his issues earlier this year stopped his suffering .
`` Another heartbreaking story , '' he wrote on twitter .
`` There is strength in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to fight your head on your own .
Talking saved me # bekind # talk '' .
The 57-year-old This Morning host opened up about his sexuality in the lengthy statement , which was shared on his Instagram page earlier this year .
He went on to give an emotional interview on This Morning with the support of his co-star Holly Willoughby .
Phil admitted his secret caused him severe psychological problems - and he undertook professional counselling to help deal with the torment .
He also thanked his wife wife Stephanie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for helping him through .
`` You never know what 's going on in someone 's seemingly perfect life , what issues they are struggling with , or the state of their wellbeing - and so you wo n't know what has been consuming me for the last few years , '' he wrote .
`` With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters , I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay . ''
He went on : `` This is something that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years , and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters , Molly and Ruby .
`` My family have held me so close : they have tried to cheer me up , to smother me with kindness and love , despite their own confusions .
`` Yet still I ca n't sleep and there have been some very dark moments .
My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better .
`` Today , quite rightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate and be proud .
`` Yes , I am feeling pain and confusion , but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family . ''
* Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

Holly promises to be by Phil's side 'forever' in heartbreaking interview
Holly promises to be by Phil's side 'forever' in heartbreaking interview
The 57-year-old This Morning host came out publicly as gay earlier this year and he's suggested that finally being able to talk openly about his personal issues stopped him going into a very dark place
Phillip Schofield says talking about his sexuality 'saved him' as he came out as gay
Phillip Schofield says talking "saved him" after coming out as gay.
The 58-year-old TV star has opened up about his personal struggle in a poignant post online as he backed a fundraising campaign by a mother who lost her son to suicide.
This Morning host Phil, 58, shared the tragic story of Morgan Watson, who took his own life on May 17.
He backed the fundraising efforts of grieving mum Alison who is trying to raise money for mental health charity Guernsey Mind by tweeting the family's JustGiving page.
Alison wrote: "We are heartbroken at his loss and have started this fundraising page in the small hope that we can prevent others suffering as we are losing someone they love as we love Morgan so much.
"Our hearts are breaking. Talking to whoever is so important for everyone, especially young men."
Image: ITV) ITV)
The message hit home for the star, who explained his decision to to talk about his issues earlier this year stopped his suffering.
"Another heartbreaking story," he wrote on twitter. "There is strength in talking.
"Please don’t try to fight your head on your own. Talking saved me #bekind #talk".
The 57-year-old This Morning host opened up about his sexuality in the lengthy statement, which was shared on his Instagram page earlier this year.
He went on to give an emotional interview on This Morning with the support of his co-star Holly Willoughby.
Phil admitted his secret caused him severe psychological problems - and he undertook professional counselling to help deal with the torment.
He also thanked his wife wife Stephanie Lowe and their daughters Molly and Ruby for helping him through.
"You never know what's going on in someone's seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing - and so you won't know what has been consuming me for the last few years," he wrote.
"With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay."
He went on: "This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.
"I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.
"My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusions.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"Yet still I can't sleep and there have been some very dark moments. My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better.
"Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud.
"Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family."
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Newcastle offer to Mauricio Pochettino confirmed by Tottenham legend

Argentine legend Ossie Ardiles has confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino has been tempted by an offer to become Newcastle manager .
Ardiles , the former Tottenham midfielder , has revealed that a deal is on the table for the ex-Spurs boss to take over from Steve Bruce at St James ' Park once the proposed £300million Saudi Arabia takeover of the Toon is confirmed .
Ardiles , 67 , is close friends with Poch and still lives in London .
He insists that a move to Tyneside is now on the cards for the 48-year-old now he has no contractual obligation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was paid earlier this season when he was sacked .
Ardiles said : “ Mauricio is fine in England .
“ He is linked with Newcastle United and when he spoke directly to that club there were many first-rate people involved who made him a good offer .
“ Mauricio had a ( contractual ) relationship with Tottenham , but last Tuesday his situation was unlocked and he is free to coach .
“ In this way , he will hear offers again , but Newcastle is a firm possibility to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to think and wait a little for all this to happen.
” Ardiles , who is now an ambassador for Tottenham , believes the Magpies will get one of the top three managers in the world if they can tempt Pochettino to Tyneside .
A decision on whether the Middle East takeover of the Toon meets with Premier League approval is expected this week .
And Ardiles said : “ Mauricio is an absolutely top-level technician .
“ He is one of the three best technicians in the world .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or in Spain , in France or Italy .
“ But he really likes managing in England .
There are a few very large teams that can appoint him - and one of them is going to be chosen.
” Ardiles added : “ For now Pochettino is not going to manage in Argentina .
“ He had an approach , there was talk at the time of the national team , but he was very happy at Tottenham .
“ I do n't see it happening now .
Maybe later in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
“ I would recommend Mauricio for any job in the world .
He is an excellent person.
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The Spurs icon confirmed a "good offer" has been made to take his close friend Pochettino to St James' Park - and it is a "firm possibility" he will join the Magpies
Argentine legend Ossie Ardiles has confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino has been tempted by an offer to become Newcastle manager.
Ardiles, the former Tottenham midfielder, has revealed that a deal is on the table for the ex-Spurs boss to take over from Steve Bruce at St James' Park once the proposed £300million Saudi Arabia takeover of the Toon is confirmed.
Ardiles, 67, is close friends with Poch and still lives in London.
He insists that a move to Tyneside is now on the cards for the 48-year-old now he has no contractual obligation to hand back some of the compensation he was paid earlier this season when he was sacked.
Ardiles said: “Mauricio is fine in England.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“He is linked with Newcastle United and when he spoke directly to that club there were many first-rate people involved who made him a good offer.
“Mauricio had a (contractual) relationship with Tottenham, but last Tuesday his situation was unlocked and he is free to coach.
“In this way, he will hear offers again, but Newcastle is a firm possibility to work again.
“He will take his time to think and wait a little for all this to happen.”
Ardiles, who is now an ambassador for Tottenham, believes the Magpies will get one of the top three managers in the world if they can tempt Pochettino to Tyneside.
Image: TMC) TMC)
A decision on whether the Middle East takeover of the Toon meets with Premier League approval is expected this week.
And Ardiles said: “Mauricio is an absolutely top-level technician.
“He is one of the three best technicians in the world.
“He can manage wherever he wants. Here, or in Spain, in France or Italy.
“But he really likes managing in England. There are a few very large teams that can appoint him - and one of them is going to be chosen.”
Ardiles added: “For now Pochettino is not going to manage in Argentina.
“He had an approach, there was talk at the time of the national team, but he was very happy at Tottenham.
“I don't see it happening now. Maybe later in his career, yes, but not now.
“I would recommend Mauricio for any job in the world. He is an excellent person.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Jose Mourinho move that led to long-standing friendship with Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho announced that he would 'wear Spurs pyjamas ' in his first press conference after he dramatically replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager in November .
And night-wear was back on the agenda again on Friday as Pochettino explained why he held no grudge towards the Portuguese manager .
Back in 2012 , Mourinho was in charge of Real Madrid , with Pochettino at the helm at Espanyol - his first job in management .
Due to the Argentinean 's impressive record with the Barcelona-based club , there was some speculation that he could be set to replace the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of a game between the two sides Pochettino dismissed the rumours , saying `` My kids are sleeping in Espanyol pyjamas every night so it 's very difficult for me to think about changing clubs . ''
And Pochettino has now revealed that Mourinho thanked him for the comments with a number of thoughtful gifts - cementing a long-standing friendship between the pair .
“ Espanyol were going to play Real Madrid and in the press conference before the game , the media asked me about that , '' Pochettino said yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping in Espanyol pyjamas every night so it ’ s difficult to think about changing !
“ When I arrived at the stadium , Jose was waiting for me with a bag with a very nice bottle of French red wine and two kits of Real Madrid shirts and shorts .
“ He says , ‘ It ’ s okay , these are for your kids to wear from now on !
’ “ We were joking from there and we have kept a very good relationship .
I am so happy that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In life , look what happens .
He was at Real Madrid .
I say , ‘ Oh , maybe one day I can take your place at Real Madrid ’ .
Now he has taken my place at Tottenham .
Unbelievable , eh ?
” Pochettino is now being strongly linked with a job at Newcastle , and it will be intriguing to see whether he offers Mourinho a set of black-and-white robes if he does take the helm at St James ' Park .

He may have taken Pochettino's job at Tottenham but it appears there are no hard feelings between the two managers due to a past act of kindness from Mourinho
Jose Mourinho announced that he would 'wear Spurs pyjamas' in his first press conference after he dramatically replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager in November.
And night-wear was back on the agenda again on Friday as Pochettino explained why he held no grudge towards the Portuguese manager.
Back in 2012, Mourinho was in charge of Real Madrid, with Pochettino at the helm at Espanyol - his first job in management.
Due to the Argentinean's impressive record with the Barcelona-based club, there was some speculation that he could be set to replace the under-pressure Mourinho at the Bernabeu.
But ahead of a game between the two sides Pochettino dismissed the rumours, saying "My kids are sleeping in Espanyol pyjamas every night so it's very difficult for me to think about changing clubs."
Image: SkySports) SkySports)
And Pochettino has now revealed that Mourinho thanked him for the comments with a number of thoughtful gifts - cementing a long-standing friendship between the pair.
“Espanyol were going to play Real Madrid and in the press conference before the game, the media asked me about that," Pochettino said yesterday.
“I said my kids are sleeping in Espanyol pyjamas every night so it’s difficult to think about changing!
“When I arrived at the stadium, Jose was waiting for me with a bag with a very nice bottle of French red wine and two kits of Real Madrid shirts and shorts.
“He says, ‘It’s okay, these are for your kids to wear from now on!’
Image: Catherine Ivill) Catherine Ivill)
“We were joking from there and we have kept a very good relationship. I am so happy that he is at Tottenham, replacing me.
“In life, look what happens. He was at Real Madrid. I say, ‘Oh, maybe one day I can take your place at Real Madrid’. Now he has taken my place at Tottenham. Unbelievable, eh?”
Pochettino is now being strongly linked with a job at Newcastle, and it will be intriguing to see whether he offers Mourinho a set of black-and-white robes if he does take the helm at St James' Park.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Brits set for sizzling bank holiday weekend - see the forecast for your area

Britons are bracing for a warm and sunny spring bank holiday as bookmakers place odds on it being one of the hottest ever recorded .
Despite the easing of some lockdown measures last week , people are being urged to stay away from beaches and beauty spots to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
After a spell of wet and very windy weather across much of the UK , temperatures are expected to rise to 26C in the south and 20C in the north on bank holiday Monday as Britons ' movements are still heavily restricted due to the Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4/7 for this to be the hottest spring bank holiday on record and 1/4 on temperatures of 30C in coming week .
However , it might just be wishful thinking .
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The maximum temperature ever recorded for a late May bank holiday Monday was 32.8C on May 29 , 1944 , just days before D-Day , in Horsham , Sussex , Tunbridge Wells , Kent , and Regent 's Park in London .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach highs of 26C on Monday , many people may be planning trips to the beach .
Pictures of crowds flocking to beaches in Brighton and Southend in recent days have sparked fears that social distancing guidance over remaining two metres apart is being ignored .
Following the easing of some lockdown measures last week , there are no restrictions on how far people can go to get to the countryside , National Parks and beaches in England .
But councils with responsibility for beauty spots across the country are warning people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forecasting that temperatures could reach highs of 26C in London on Monday , with coastal areas likely to see highs of around 20C .
Saturday is expected to be the coldest day , before the mercury climbs on Sunday and Monday , with wall-to-wall sunshine in the west and sunny spells in the east .
The UV index will be high across most of the UK and pollen levels will be moderate in most of England and low elsewhere .
Here are the Met Office 's latest regional forecasts for the bank holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the South West ( from 16C in Penzance and Ilfracombe to 20C in Bath and Gloucester ) , with slightly cooler conditions closer to the coasts .
The Met Office says the start of the week will be largely dry with sunny spells and some patchy fog overnight .
It will become warmer from Monday .
Temperatures are expected to peak at 26C in London and 22C in Reading , but it will be cooler along the southern coast - 20C in Brighton and Bournemouth , 19C in Margate and Brighton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dry with light winds in places .
It will become very warm by day but early next week there will be some chilly nights for some rural locations and a chance of patchy fog overnight .
Many places , including Norwich , Cambridge , Bedford , Hertford and Southend-on-Sea , will see temperatures around 22C with sunny spells .
Light winds could allow sea breezes to develop .
Like other parts of the south , the days will become increasingly warm from Monday with some locally chilly nights .
The Met Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , with Lincoln , Nottingham and Leicester tipped to be among the warmest places in the region .
It will be dry with long sunny spells .
There is a chance of patchy light rain or drizzle on Tuesday .
From Monday , the weather will be dry with sunny spells and it will become warmer .
Across this region , including Birmingham , temperatures will climb to 20-21C .
It will turn cloudier on Wednesday .
The bank holiday will be dry with sunny periods and light winds .
A high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Sheffield and Hull .
Tuesday will be cloudier with a chance of patchy light rain or drizzle , followed by outbreaks of rain on Wednesday .
Monday and Tuesday will be largely dry with sunny spells , the Met Office said .
A maximum temperature of 20C is likely in Greater Manchester , while 18C is expected in Liverpool and 16C in coastal areas to the north , including Blackpool and Morecambe , which will see some of the coolest temperatures in England .
Wednesday is likely to be cloudier with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May bank holiday will be dry with sunny periods and generally warm .
The Met Office is predicting highs of between 18C and 21C across most of the region , including 20C in Newcastle .
Patchy rain or drizzle is possible on Tuesday .
Outbreaks of rain are possible on Wednesday .
Monday should be dry with sunny spells as the temperature climbs .
Parts of Wales could hit 20C , including Wrexham , and 18C , including Cardiff , while other areas , such as Swansea and Anglesey , see a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible on Wednesday .
The bank holiday will be dry with some warm sunshine .
Maximum temperatures of just 15C in Wigtown , 18C in Linlithgow and 19C in Edinburgh .
Some showers could arrive on Wednesday .
The day will get off to a good start with dry and bright conditions , but some rain could move into the north-west of the region later .
Glasgow have one of the highest temperatures in the area ( 18C ) .
It will be a touch cooler in places such as Kilmarnock ( 16C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Dry and bright conditions should remain on Tuesday and Wednesday .
This region will be dry with some warm sunshine on Monday and a chance of light rain in the far west later in the day .
The Met Office is predicting highs of 15C in Finnart , 18C in Stirling and 19C in Perth and Dundee .
Some sunshine is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday .
From Monday it will turn dry with some good spells of sunshine , and it will begin to feel quite warm in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Aberdeenshire could get close to 20C .
Other places will be around 16-18C .
The east of this region will be dry with some warm sunshine on Monday , while cloud and patchy rain will move into the west in the afternoon and evening .
A high of 17C is expected quite widely .
Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly dry with some sunshine .
Monday will be dry with some sunshine and occasional rain later and light winds .
It will be mostly dry , bright and warm on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with patchy rain likely in the west by the evening .
The Met Office is predicting highs of 19C for Belfast , 18C for Armagh and Ballycastle , 16C for Derry and Enniskillen and15C for the Annalong area on the coast .

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Parts of the UK will see some of the hottest weather of the year so far but Britons are urged to stay away from beaches due to the coronavirus crisis
UK bank holiday weather: Brits set for sizzling weekend - see your area's forecast
Britons are bracing for a warm and sunny spring bank holiday as bookmakers place odds on it being one of the hottest ever recorded.
Despite the easing of some lockdown measures last week, people are being urged to stay away from beaches and beauty spots to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
After a spell of wet and very windy weather across much of the UK, temperatures are expected to rise to 26C in the south and 20C in the north on bank holiday Monday as Britons' movements are still heavily restricted due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Bookmakers are offering odds of 4/7 for this to be the hottest spring bank holiday on record and 1/4 on temperatures of 30C in coming week. However, it might just be wishful thinking.
Sign up to get the Mirror's biggest and best stories delivered straight to your inbox at www.mirror.co.uk/email.
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The maximum temperature ever recorded for a late May bank holiday Monday was 32.8C on May 29, 1944, just days before D-Day, in Horsham, Sussex, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and Regent's Park in London.
With the Met Office forecasting that temperatures could reach highs of 26C on Monday, many people may be planning trips to the beach.
Pictures of crowds flocking to beaches in Brighton and Southend in recent days have sparked fears that social distancing guidance over remaining two metres apart is being ignored.
Following the easing of some lockdown measures last week, there are no restrictions on how far people can go to get to the countryside, National Parks and beaches in England.
But councils with responsibility for beauty spots across the country are warning people to stay away.
The Met Office is forecasting that temperatures could reach highs of 26C in London on Monday, with coastal areas likely to see highs of around 20C.
Saturday is expected to be the coldest day, before the mercury climbs on Sunday and Monday, with wall-to-wall sunshine in the west and sunny spells in the east. The UV index will be high across most of the UK and pollen levels will be moderate in most of England and low elsewhere.
Here are the Met Office's latest regional forecasts for the bank holiday.
England
South West
Temperatures of about 19-23C are expected in the South West (from 16C in Penzance and Ilfracombe to 20C in Bath and Gloucester), with slightly cooler conditions closer to the coasts.
The Met Office says the start of the week will be largely dry with sunny spells and some patchy fog overnight.
It will become warmer from Monday.
London and South East
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Temperatures are expected to peak at 26C in London and 22C in Reading, but it will be cooler along the southern coast - 20C in Brighton and Bournemouth, 19C in Margate and Brighton, and 17C in Hastings.
It will be dry with light winds in places.
It will become very warm by day but early next week there will be some chilly nights for some rural locations and a chance of patchy fog overnight.
East
Many places, including Norwich, Cambridge, Bedford, Hertford and Southend-on-Sea, will see temperatures around 22C with sunny spells.
Light winds could allow sea breezes to develop.
Like other parts of the south, the days will become increasingly warm from Monday with some locally chilly nights.
East Midlands
The Met Office is predicting highs of around 20-22C on Monday, with Lincoln, Nottingham and Leicester tipped to be among the warmest places in the region.
It will be dry with long sunny spells.
There is a chance of patchy light rain or drizzle on Tuesday.
West Midlands
From Monday, the weather will be dry with sunny spells and it will become warmer.
Across this region, including Birmingham, temperatures will climb to 20-21C.
It will turn cloudier on Wednesday.
Yorkshire and Humber
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The bank holiday will be dry with sunny periods and light winds.
A high of 21C is expected in most places, including Sheffield and Hull.
Tuesday will be cloudier with a chance of patchy light rain or drizzle, followed by outbreaks of rain on Wednesday.
North West
Monday and Tuesday will be largely dry with sunny spells, the Met Office said.
A maximum temperature of 20C is likely in Greater Manchester, while 18C is expected in Liverpool and 16C in coastal areas to the north, including Blackpool and Morecambe, which will see some of the coolest temperatures in England.
Wednesday is likely to be cloudier with some patchy rain possible.
North East
The late May bank holiday will be dry with sunny periods and generally warm.
The Met Office is predicting highs of between 18C and 21C across most of the region, including 20C in Newcastle.
Patchy rain or drizzle is possible on Tuesday. Outbreaks of rain are possible on Wednesday.
Wales
Monday should be dry with sunny spells as the temperature climbs.
Parts of Wales could hit 20C, including Wrexham, and 18C, including Cardiff, while other areas, such as Swansea and Anglesey, see a high of just 15C.
Some rain is possible on Wednesday.
Scotland
Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders
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The bank holiday will be dry with some warm sunshine.
Maximum temperatures of just 15C in Wigtown, 18C in Linlithgow and 19C in Edinburgh.
Some showers could arrive on Wednesday.
Strathclyde
The day will get off to a good start with dry and bright conditions, but some rain could move into the north-west of the region later.
Glasgow have one of the highest temperatures in the area (18C). It will be a touch cooler in places such as Kilmarnock (16C) and Ayr and Tobermory (15C).
Dry and bright conditions should remain on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Central, Tayside and Fife
This region will be dry with some warm sunshine on Monday and a chance of light rain in the far west later in the day.
The Met Office is predicting highs of 15C in Finnart, 18C in Stirling and 19C in Perth and Dundee.
Some sunshine is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Grampian
From Monday it will turn dry with some good spells of sunshine, and it will begin to feel quite warm in the region, especially in the east.
Parts of Aberdeenshire could get close to 20C.
Other places will be around 16-18C.
Highlands and Eilean Siar
The east of this region will be dry with some warm sunshine on Monday, while cloud and patchy rain will move into the west in the afternoon and evening.
A high of 17C is expected quite widely.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly dry with some sunshine.
Orkney and Shetland
Monday will be dry with some sunshine and occasional rain later and light winds.
Temperatures will range between 12-15C.
Showers could hit on Wednesday.
Northern Ireland
It will be mostly dry, bright and warm on Monday.
However, it will cloud over later with patchy rain likely in the west by the evening.
The Met Office is predicting highs of 19C for Belfast, 18C for Armagh and Ballycastle, 16C for Derry and Enniskillen and15C for the Annalong area on the coast.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Premier League's proposed June 12 restart date labelled "impossible"

Watford defender Christian Kabasele does not think the Premier League 's proposed return date of June 12 is realistic , and believes the end of next month is a more likely start date .
Teams returned to small group training this week as part of Project Restart 's phase one , and there is growing optimism from some that the Premier League will soon be able to follow in the footsteps of the Bundesliga and play matches behind closed doors .
But some players , such as Kabasele 's teammate Troy Deeney , have opposed such a quick return while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Counter Attack podcast Kabasele urged for caution .
`` Nothing has been confirmed yet , '' he said .
`` Personally I follow the news through the media because nothing has been official for the moment .
`` We ( see ) speak about June 12 .
I think it is impossible because it would be less than three weeks training after a long period without doing anything , it ’ s a risk for us .
`` I ’ m not sure , I don ’ t have any information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start June 12 .
The most obvious choice for me is the end of June .
Like this you have at least four weeks to train with the team if it ’ s possible .
`` We will see .
For the moment it ’ s a big question mark on this . ''
Watford are currently without six players after Adrian Mariappa tested positive for Covid-19 , with two others self-isolating and three , including Deeney , opting not to return to training .
Kabasele added : `` The club has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that – every individual player is making his own choice .
`` They are not putting pressure on us to say ‘ you have to be back ’ .
It ’ s about the player , the player ’ s feelings and every personal situation .
`` For the moment , they came to us with phase one and personally I was quite happy with what they present to us , so we will see what they are planning for phase two and phase three .
`` If it was starting tomorrow training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody at the training ground , I would not go that ’ s for sure .
`` But with phase one , personally I think everything is put in place and they have tried to make the training ground as safe as possible . ''

Project Restart is in full swing with teams returning to small group training this week but some think the powers that be are moving too quickly
Watford defender Christian Kabasele does not think the Premier League's proposed return date of June 12 is realistic, and believes the end of next month is a more likely start date.
Teams returned to small group training this week as part of Project Restart's phase one, and there is growing optimism from some that the Premier League will soon be able to follow in the footsteps of the Bundesliga and play matches behind closed doors.
But some players, such as Kabasele's teammate Troy Deeney, have opposed such a quick return while coronavirus is still rife, and speaking on the Counter Attack podcast Kabasele urged for caution.
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"Nothing has been confirmed yet," he said. "Personally I follow the news through the media because nothing has been official for the moment.
"We (see) speak about June 12. I think it is impossible because it would be less than three weeks training after a long period without doing anything, it’s a risk for us.
"I’m not sure, I don’t have any information but I think we are not going to start June 12. The most obvious choice for me is the end of June. Like this you have at least four weeks to train with the team if it’s possible.
"We will see. For the moment it’s a big question mark on this."
Watford are currently without six players after Adrian Mariappa tested positive for Covid-19, with two others self-isolating and three, including Deeney, opting not to return to training.
Kabasele added: "The club has been very clear, really clear with that – every individual player is making his own choice.
"They are not putting pressure on us to say ‘you have to be back’. It’s about the player, the player’s feelings and every personal situation.
"For the moment, they came to us with phase one and personally I was quite happy with what they present to us, so we will see what they are planning for phase two and phase three.
"If it was starting tomorrow training 11 v 11 with contact, with everybody at the training ground, I would not go that’s for sure.
"But with phase one, personally I think everything is put in place and they have tried to make the training ground as safe as possible."


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Michelle Keegan amazes fans by showing off new 'short hair'

Our Girl star Michelle Keegan has unveiled a gorgeous new look on Instagram .
The former Coronation Street actress , 32 , has been isolating at home with her television presenter husband Mark Wright during the lockdown around the coronavirus pandemic .
Taking to Instagram yesterday , Michelle posted a mirror selfie from her pristine white bedroom , rocking a much shorter hair look and wearing a cute little white playsuit .
Michelle captioned the post : `` Everything ’ s going to be all white '' .
Naturally , her fans loved her gorgeous new look and took to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One wrote in the replies : `` This outfit is absolutely everything . ''
`` Love your outfit were did you get it from ?
`` , asked another fan .
A different admirer commented : `` imagine looking like this in lockdown , HA never me . ''
Elsewhere , another follower noted : `` How do you look so amazing in lockdown hope your keeping well xxx '' Finally , one pondered : `` Hair up or haircut lovely either way @ michkeegan `` However , Michelle 's new hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then the actress responded : `` Mooo just clipper back ... don ’ t mind it though . ''
It certainly looks great on her !
Perhaps she 'll consider a more drastic change .
Michelle is currently appearing in the new run of TV drama Brassic and has slammed stereotypes of 'gloomy ' working mums on television .
She told PlotTwist podcast : `` I knew she was going to be a really strong female and I wanted her to be an empowering character .
`` A lot of the time you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dark way or a gloomy way and hard done by but Erin does n't feel like that .
`` She 's ambitious , she 's the mother hen of the group and I knew that 's how I wanted her to be portrayed , in a positive way not a negative way . ''
Keegan played Corrie fan-favourite Tina McIntyre from 2008 until her character was killed-off in 2014 .
Since then she found success taking over from EastEnders star Lacey Turner on the military drama Our Girl .
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Michelle Keegan refuses to rule out Our Girl return
Michelle Keegan refuses to rule out Our Girl return
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Former Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has baffled her fans on Instagram by showing off what appeared to be an epic hair transformation - but all is not as it seems
Michelle Keegan amazes fans by showing off new 'short hair'
Our Girl star Michelle Keegan has unveiled a gorgeous new look on Instagram.
The former Coronation Street actress, 32, has been isolating at home with her television presenter husband Mark Wright during the lockdown around the coronavirus pandemic.
Taking to Instagram yesterday, Michelle posted a mirror selfie from her pristine white bedroom, rocking a much shorter hair look and wearing a cute little white playsuit.
Michelle captioned the post: "Everything’s going to be all white".
Naturally, her fans loved her gorgeous new look and took to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote in the replies: "This outfit is absolutely everything."
Image: michellekeegan/Instagram) michellekeegan/Instagram)
"Love your outfit were did you get it from?", asked another fan.
A different admirer commented: "imagine looking like this in lockdown, HA never me."
Elsewhere, another follower noted: "How do you look so amazing in lockdown hope your keeping well xxx"
Finally, one pondered: "Hair up or haircut lovely either way @michkeegan "
Image: michellekeegan/Instagram) michellekeegan/Instagram)
However, Michelle's new hair look is indeed just an illusion.
One fan asked: "Short hair? @michkeegan "
Then the actress responded: "Mooo just clipper back... don’t mind it though."
It certainly looks great on her! Perhaps she'll consider a more drastic change.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Michelle is currently appearing in the new run of TV drama Brassic and has slammed stereotypes of 'gloomy' working mums on television.
She told PlotTwist podcast: "I knew she was going to be a really strong female and I wanted her to be an empowering character.
"A lot of the time you see working class mum's portrayed in a dark way or a gloomy way and hard done by but Erin doesn't feel like that.
"She's ambitious, she's the mother hen of the group and I knew that's how I wanted her to be portrayed, in a positive way not a negative way."
Image: Sky UK) Sky UK)
Keegan played Corrie fan-favourite Tina McIntyre from 2008 until her character was killed-off in 2014.
Since then she found success taking over from EastEnders star Lacey Turner on the military drama Our Girl.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--What happened to the 19 Man Utd players sold by Louis van Gaal

During his tenure at Manchester United Louis van Gaal was not exactly blessed with a Midas touch in the transfer market .
While he ’ ll never be allowed to forget the fact that he was in charge when United spent a then-British record £59.7m on Angel Di Maria – in return for which he got one lovely dink against Leicester and not much else – he also brought in Marcos Rojo , Memphis Depay , Matteo Darmian , Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin for upwards of £85m .
None of those transfers could be described as a great success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mention a ludicrously expensive loan move for Radamel Falcao ) .
So what happened to the players who were sold during his tenure ?
On the anniversary of his FA Cup triumph , we take a look ...
Some ground rules : that ’ s not including players who were released , like Rio Ferdinand , or those who departed on a free transfer , like Darren Fletcher .
We ’ re sticking to those who left for an actual fee .
One of Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s last signings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford .
After a handful of appearances across two seasons , Van Gaal allowed him to depart for Dynamo Moscow for £4.4m .
After a spell back at Vitesse Arnhem , where he re-launched his career , he agreed to join MLS side New England Revolution in November .
Evra left for Juventus shortly after Van Gaal ’ s appointment , though he later claimed that the Dutchman wanted him to stay .
He won two Serie A titles with the Bianconeri before moving to Marseille , where he was sacked for fly-kicking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an unremarkable spell at West Ham .
An enigma , a legend , Bebe is often cited as one of the most puzzling United signings in recent memory .
Sold to Benfica not long after Van Gaal ’ s arrival , he struggled back in Portugal and , after several loans and a spell with Eibar in La Liga , he now plays for Rayo Vallecano .
After a glittering spell at Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp , Kagawa was meant to be the man to reinvigorate United ’ s midfield when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t quite work out that way , sadly , and Van Gaal let him return to Dortmund for a cut-price fee .
After a less successful second spell in Germany , Kagawa departed for Real Zaragoza last summer and now plays in Spain ’ s Segunda Division .
Sold to Leicester City near the close of Van Gaal ’ s first transfer window , Lawrence went on a series of loans before joining Derby County in 2017 .
Involved in a drink driving incident along with teammates Mason Bennett and Richard Keogh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in the headlines for the wrong reasons this season .
Van Gaal ’ s decision to sell Welbeck to Arsenal for £16m did not go down well with United fans at the time .
A local lad and something of a fan favourite , Welbeck ’ s departure was widely perceived as a ruthless decision from above .
Though his time at Arsenal was blighted by injuries , he did knock United out of the FA Cup in 2015 on the way to a second triumph in as many years for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August , but this season has also been badly disrupted by fitness issues .
Sold to Burnley for around £2m in 2015 after failing to impress Van Gaal , Keane went on to establish himself as a consistent performer under Sean Dyche before moving to Everton for an initial £25m two years later .
Now an England international , he no doubt feels that he proved the Dutchman wrong quite emphatically .
Along with Keane , Vermijl went down in Van Gaal ’ s estimation thanks to featuring in the United team which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MK Dons .
After bouncing between Sheffield Wednesday , Preston and Scunthorpe in the Football League , he now plays for MVV Maastricht in the Netherlands .
Zaha ’ s spell at Old Trafford remains a bizarre footnote to his career and , having made only four appearances under David Moyes , Van Gaal allowed him to return to Crystal Palace on loan before the deal was made permanent for around £3m .
One of the most in-demand players in the Premier League over the last few seasons , Zaha is now valued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could probably have done with a winger of his quality in recent years .
Having signed for United in 2012 , Henriquez failed to make a single appearance for the club and moved on to Dinamo Zagreb three years later .
He now plays for Universidad de Chile in his home county and is still , somehow , only 26 .
Loaned out to Sporting Lisbon in Van Gaal ’ s first season , Nani did well at his new club and scored 12 goals in 37 appearances .
A permanent move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he continued to enjoy a low-key renaissance .
Not a big fan of Van Gaal , Nani later criticised him for treating United ’ s players like “ kids ” .
Given their Dutch connection , Van Gaal was meant to be the man who could get the best out of Van Persie .
Instead , their one season together saw United ’ s star striker dogged by injury and increasingly out of form .
After a conversation Van Persie later described as “ ruthless ” , he was moved on to Fenerbahce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Turkey was followed by a swansong with Feyenoord , before he retired last year .
James left Old Trafford in the summer of 2015 with one senior appearance to his name , joining Wigan for an undisclosed fee .
He now plays for Doncaster Rovers in League One , having spent last season at Sunderland .
Though twin brother Fabio left United on Moyes ’ watch , Rafael stayed and was a bit-part player in Van Gaal ’ s first season .
Leaving for Lyon the following summer , he has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 and has made 138 appearances for Les Gones .
Perhaps the worst thing about the Di Maria debacle is that , having left Old Trafford , he was suddenly good again .
With his wife making headlines earlier this month for describing Manchester as a “ s***hole ” , it would be fair to say that he didn ’ t take to life in England .
Over the last five seasons with PSG , he has scored 81 goals in 217 appearances and rebuilt his reputation as one of the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join West Brom for £8m in 2015 , Evans maintained his individual cachet even as the Baggies were relegated three seasons later and was , at various points , linked with a move to Arsenal and even Manchester City .
Snapped up by Leicester in the aftermath of West Brom ’ s relegation , he has been a regular this season as they have soared to third under Brendan Rodgers ’ management .
That ’ s two places above United , which says it all really .
Hernandez is another player who , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his form again .
Loaned out to Real Madrid in Van Gaal ’ s first season , he had a respectable season at the Bernabeu before making a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen .
He had the most prolific spell of his career in the Bundesliga , though less successful stints at West Ham and Sevilla followed and he now plays for LA Galaxy .
Sold to Preston North End for an undisclosed fee in Van Gaal ’ s final January transfer window , Pearson has been a regular there ever since .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that January , though he now plays for Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership .
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Van Gaal’s tenure was marked by a series of missteps in the transfer market, but not all of those who departed Old Trafford on his watch have gone on to succeed
What happened to the 19 Man Utd players sold by Louis van Gaal
During his tenure at Manchester United Louis van Gaal was not exactly blessed with a Midas touch in the transfer market.
While he’ll never be allowed to forget the fact that he was in charge when United spent a then-British record £59.7m on Angel Di Maria – in return for which he got one lovely dink against Leicester and not much else – he also brought in Marcos Rojo, Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin for upwards of £85m.
None of those transfers could be described as a great success (and that’s not even to mention a ludicrously expensive loan move for Radamel Falcao).
So what happened to the players who were sold during his tenure? On the anniversary of his FA Cup triumph, we take a look...
Some ground rules: that’s not including players who were released, like Rio Ferdinand, or those who departed on a free transfer, like Darren Fletcher.
We’re sticking to those who left for an actual fee.
Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Man Utd via Getty Images)
Alexander Buttner
One of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last signings, Buttner was not a hit at Old Trafford.
After a handful of appearances across two seasons, Van Gaal allowed him to depart for Dynamo Moscow for £4.4m.
After a spell back at Vitesse Arnhem, where he re-launched his career, he agreed to join MLS side New England Revolution in November.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Patrice Evra
Evra left for Juventus shortly after Van Gaal’s appointment, though he later claimed that the Dutchman wanted him to stay.
He won two Serie A titles with the Bianconeri before moving to Marseille, where he was sacked for fly-kicking an abusive fan. Finished his career with an unremarkable spell at West Ham.
Bebe
An enigma, a legend, Bebe is often cited as one of the most puzzling United signings in recent memory.
Sold to Benfica not long after Van Gaal’s arrival, he struggled back in Portugal and, after several loans and a spell with Eibar in La Liga, he now plays for Rayo Vallecano.
Shinji Kagawa
After a glittering spell at Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp, Kagawa was meant to be the man to reinvigorate United’s midfield when he arrived in 2012. It didn’t quite work out that way, sadly, and Van Gaal let him return to Dortmund for a cut-price fee.
After a less successful second spell in Germany, Kagawa departed for Real Zaragoza last summer and now plays in Spain’s Segunda Division.
Tom Lawrence
Sold to Leicester City near the close of Van Gaal’s first transfer window, Lawrence went on a series of loans before joining Derby County in 2017.
Involved in a drink driving incident along with teammates Mason Bennett and Richard Keogh back in September, he has mainly been in the headlines for the wrong reasons this season.
Danny Welbeck
Van Gaal’s decision to sell Welbeck to Arsenal for £16m did not go down well with United fans at the time.
A local lad and something of a fan favourite, Welbeck’s departure was widely perceived as a ruthless decision from above.
Though his time at Arsenal was blighted by injuries, he did knock United out of the FA Cup in 2015 on the way to a second triumph in as many years for his new team.
He joined Watford last August, but this season has also been badly disrupted by fitness issues.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Michael Keane
Sold to Burnley for around £2m in 2015 after failing to impress Van Gaal, Keane went on to establish himself as a consistent performer under Sean Dyche before moving to Everton for an initial £25m two years later.
Now an England international, he no doubt feels that he proved the Dutchman wrong quite emphatically.
Marnick Vermijl
Along with Keane, Vermijl went down in Van Gaal’s estimation thanks to featuring in the United team which lost 4-0 in the League Cup to MK Dons.
After bouncing between Sheffield Wednesday, Preston and Scunthorpe in the Football League, he now plays for MVV Maastricht in the Netherlands.
Wilfried Zaha
Zaha’s spell at Old Trafford remains a bizarre footnote to his career and, having made only four appearances under David Moyes, Van Gaal allowed him to return to Crystal Palace on loan before the deal was made permanent for around £3m.
One of the most in-demand players in the Premier League over the last few seasons, Zaha is now valued at anywhere up to £80m.
United could probably have done with a winger of his quality in recent years.
Angelo Henriquez
Having signed for United in 2012, Henriquez failed to make a single appearance for the club and moved on to Dinamo Zagreb three years later.
He now plays for Universidad de Chile in his home county and is still, somehow, only 26.
Nani
Loaned out to Sporting Lisbon in Van Gaal’s first season, Nani did well at his new club and scored 12 goals in 37 appearances.
A permanent move to Fenerbahce came the following year, where he continued to enjoy a low-key renaissance.
Not a big fan of Van Gaal, Nani later criticised him for treating United’s players like “kids”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Robin van Persie
Given their Dutch connection, Van Gaal was meant to be the man who could get the best out of Van Persie. Instead, their one season together saw United’s star striker dogged by injury and increasingly out of form.
After a conversation Van Persie later described as “ruthless”, he was moved on to Fenerbahce in 2015.
A reasonably prolific spell in Turkey was followed by a swansong with Feyenoord, before he retired last year.
Reece James
James left Old Trafford in the summer of 2015 with one senior appearance to his name, joining Wigan for an undisclosed fee.
He now plays for Doncaster Rovers in League One, having spent last season at Sunderland.
Rafael
Though twin brother Fabio left United on Moyes’ watch, Rafael stayed and was a bit-part player in Van Gaal’s first season.
Leaving for Lyon the following summer, he has since established himself as a mainstay in Ligue 1 and has made 138 appearances for Les Gones.
Angel Di Maria
Perhaps the worst thing about the Di Maria debacle is that, having left Old Trafford, he was suddenly good again.
With his wife making headlines earlier this month for describing Manchester as a “s***hole”, it would be fair to say that he didn’t take to life in England. Over the last five seasons with PSG, he has scored 81 goals in 217 appearances and rebuilt his reputation as one of the world’s most dangerous wingers.
Jonny Evans
Allowed to join West Brom for £8m in 2015, Evans maintained his individual cachet even as the Baggies were relegated three seasons later and was, at various points, linked with a move to Arsenal and even Manchester City.
Snapped up by Leicester in the aftermath of West Brom’s relegation, he has been a regular this season as they have soared to third under Brendan Rodgers’ management.
That’s two places above United, which says it all really.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Javier Hernandez
Hernandez is another player who, upon leaving Old Trafford, suddenly found his form again.
Loaned out to Real Madrid in Van Gaal’s first season, he had a respectable season at the Bernabeu before making a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen.
He had the most prolific spell of his career in the Bundesliga, though less successful stints at West Ham and Sevilla followed and he now plays for LA Galaxy.
Ben Pearson
Sold to Preston North End for an undisclosed fee in Van Gaal’s final January transfer window, Pearson has been a regular there ever since.
Liam Grimshaw
Grimshaw also moved to Preston North End that January, though he now plays for Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Bundesliga substitutes rule explained - and will the Premier League do the same

Football fans have another chance to experience behind closed doors matches this weekend , as the Bundesliga plays its second round of fixtures since returning .
Last week supporters saw some of the new rules in place , with teammates unable to celebrate together and those on the sidelines having to sit 2m apart while wearing face masks .
Another new rule that will remain in place for the remainder of the current Bundesliga season allows teams to use up to five substitutes , instead of the more regular three .
However there are good reasons for the change , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once other leagues return to action .
Bundesliga stars have been training in small groups since mid-April , only returning to full-team training shortly before last weekend ’ s matches .
As a result their match fitness is significantly lower than usual , making them more susceptible to cramp and injuries .
As a result , five substitutes are now allowed to help protect players .
Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre welcomed the decision ahead of last week ’ s Bundesliga return , saying : `` I am happy that we can substitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very good idea .
You must clearly say that all teams , without an exemption , wo n't be fully ready .
It will come .
But this is the first match .
We have not played a friendly .
It 's a very , very good thing . ''
Will we see five substitutes in the Premier League ?
Premier League players are facing similar challenges to their German counterparts , having to train on their own until this week .
On Monday Premier League clubs voted to start stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which allows players to train in groups of five or less , although social distancing must be observed and contact training not yet allowed .
The new rules have been described as `` as safe as it can be '' by Newcastle boss Steve Bruce , though some players such as Watford captain Troy Deeney say more questions need answering before they return to training .
The Premier League can choose to allow clubs to also use five substitutes per match when the season restarts , with world football ’ s lawmakers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leagues to take up that option if they wish .

Bundesliga teams can now use five substitutes during the remaining league matches of the 2019/20 campaign. It's just one of the changes to German football as it tries to complete the season
Bundesliga substitutes: Why teams make five changes and will the Premier League follow
Football fans have another chance to experience behind closed doors matches this weekend, as the Bundesliga plays its second round of fixtures since returning.
Last week supporters saw some of the new rules in place, with teammates unable to celebrate together and those on the sidelines having to sit 2m apart while wearing face masks.
Another new rule that will remain in place for the remainder of the current Bundesliga season allows teams to use up to five substitutes, instead of the more regular three.
However there are good reasons for the change, and it could be seen more widely once other leagues return to action.
Why five substitutes?
Bundesliga stars have been training in small groups since mid-April, only returning to full-team training shortly before last weekend’s matches.
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As a result their match fitness is significantly lower than usual, making them more susceptible to cramp and injuries.
As a result, five substitutes are now allowed to help protect players.
Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre welcomed the decision ahead of last week’s Bundesliga return, saying: "I am happy that we can substitute five players.
"That's a very, very good idea. You must clearly say that all teams, without an exemption, won't be fully ready. It will come. But this is the first match. We have not played a friendly. It's a very, very good thing."
Will we see five substitutes in the Premier League?
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Premier League players are facing similar challenges to their German counterparts, having to train on their own until this week.
On Monday Premier League clubs voted to start stage 1 of ‘Project Restart’, which allows players to train in groups of five or less, although social distancing must be observed and contact training not yet allowed.
The new rules have been described as "as safe as it can be" by Newcastle boss Steve Bruce, though some players such as Watford captain Troy Deeney say more questions need answering before they return to training.
The Premier League can choose to allow clubs to also use five substitutes per match when the season restarts, with world football’s lawmakers, the IFAB, giving the green light to leagues to take up that option if they wish.