thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Downing Street blocked Mary Beard from British Museum job 'for her Brexit views'

Downing Street blocked the historian Mary Beard from a job at the British Museum , it 's been revealed .
Whitehall sources told the Observer the decision was taken because of her strident views against Brexit .
The decision - which happened under Theresa May - has sparked outrage from academics who said it undermined the museum 's independence .
British Museum former trustee Sir John Tusa told the newspaper : `` Will any Remainer now expect to be punished by the government ?
” Downing Street has a veto over some trustees at the British Museum in an arrangement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 18th Century .
It 's understood Dame Mary was on a list of potential trustees submitted to Theresa May last Spring .
However , she was not on the list when new holders of the unpaid role were announced in April 2019 .
Despite the veto it is thought she could still join the trustees - as the museum is allowed to choose a handful independently of No10 .
Renowned Classicist Dame Mary previously accused Theresa May 's government of `` irresponsibility gone mad '' over her Brexit strategy .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea now being floated that we 'll have temporary fudge on Brexit , so that whoever wins next election can try to readjust , leaves me speechless if true .
`` This is no way to set up the future of the country .
Irresponsibility gone mad .
Where is the Labour party when it 's needed ? ''
Last week she wrote : `` I have friends on left , right and centre .
I have friends who are pro and anti-brexit .
They all know that I am maverick left anti @ @ @

Dame Mary Beard is a renowned Classicist - but she was left off a list of new unpaid trustees for the British Museum when it went for approval by Downing Street
Downing Street blocked the historian Mary Beard from a job at the British Museum, it's been revealed.
Whitehall sources told the Observer the decision was taken because of her strident views against Brexit .
The decision - which happened under Theresa May - has sparked outrage from academics who said it undermined the museum's independence.
British Museum former trustee Sir John Tusa told the newspaper: "Will any Remainer now expect to be punished by the government?”
Downing Street has a veto over some trustees at the British Museum in an arrangement dating back to when it was founded in the 18th Century.
It's understood Dame Mary was on a list of potential trustees submitted to Theresa May last Spring.
However, she was not on the list when new holders of the unpaid role were announced in April 2019.
Despite the veto it is thought she could still join the trustees - as the museum is allowed to choose a handful independently of No10.
Renowned Classicist Dame Mary previously accused Theresa May's government of "irresponsibility gone mad" over her Brexit strategy.
She tweeted in May 2019: "The idea now being floated that we'll have temporary fudge on Brexit, so that whoever wins next election can try to readjust, leaves me speechless if true.
"This is no way to set up the future of the country. Irresponsibility gone mad. Where is the Labour party when it's needed?"
Last week she wrote: "I have friends on left, right and centre. I have friends who are pro and anti-brexit. They all know that I am maverick left anti Brexit."


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Everton 1-1 Man Utd: 5 talking points as goalkeeper errors see spoils shared

Everton and Manchester United shared the spoils at Goodison Park - thanks largely to howlers from both goalkeepers .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired the Toffees into an early lead after David de Gea took an age over his clearance , allowing the striker to close him down and ricochet the ball into the net .
But attentions quickly turned to De Gea 's opposite number Jordan Pickford as the England goalkeeper allowed Bruno Fernandes ' long-range effort to squirm under his body .
Neither side could find a winner after the break , despite Everton having the ball in the net @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal ruled out for offside by VAR , as their respective European ambitions took a hit on Merseyside .
Here are five talking points from Goodison Park ... As Brilliant as David de Gea has been for Manchester United - he has always had a howler in him .
And thus Everton 's opener here was no massive surprise as the Spaniard dropped his latest clanger .
De Gea took an age to clear the ball and by the time he 'd decided to launch it long , Dominic Calvert-Lewin had closed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker into the back of the net .
Just a couple of minutes later , Calvert-Lewin raced through one-on-one and De Gea produced a sublime stop to deny him by tipping it around the post .
But the errors he has become synonymous with mean he will surely never be considered in the same bracket as Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford .
Jordan Pickford was given the chance to impress in front of Gareth Southgate at Goodison - but the England boss will have left wondering whether he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .
This was far from Pickford 's first mistake this term as he allowed Bruno Fernandes ' long-range effort to squirm under his body for United 's first-half leveller .
But he did produce a brilliant double stop late on to deny Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo .
Pickford was a huge part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 - but is far from assured of his spot for the Euros .
Bruno Fernandes ' impact on Manchester United must have the Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did n't pull out all the stops to sign him in the summer .
Yes - he got a big helping hand from Jordan Pickford on his goal here - but United look considerably more threatening going forward with him in their ranks .
It was the third successive game that Fernandes has either scored or assisted in - and the 19th time this term for both United and Sporting Lisbon he has been directly involved in a goal across 21 league appearances .
His radar was a little wayward after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-distance efforts , but he is already so important to this United side .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his hot run of form and the onlooking Gareth Southgate ca n't have failed to have been impressed .
Again , his goal came with a slice of luck , but he had to show the determination and turn of pace to be in the position to close the ball down and score .
It was n't just his goal that caught the eye , consistently stretching the United backline and posing a threat throughout .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be firing on all cylinders when Euro 2020 begins given their lengthy injury lay-offs , could Southgate take a gamble on Calvert-Lewin ?
The European picture seems to be changing every day .
This was a brilliant chance for United to close to within just a point of fourth-placed Chelsea while Everton could have jumped to ninth and within a point of Spurs in seventh given their defeat to Wolves .
It was Nuno 's men who were the big winners on Sunday courtesy of that victory , themselves going level on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea .
The race for European football is going to go down to the wire ... whatever the outcome of Manchester City 's appeal against their two-year ban .

Both David de Gea and Jordan Pickford were culpable for their opposition's goals as the spoils were shared between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park
Everton and Manchester United shared the spoils at Goodison Park - thanks largely to howlers from both goalkeepers.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired the Toffees into an early lead after David de Gea took an age over his clearance, allowing the striker to close him down and ricochet the ball into the net.
But attentions quickly turned to De Gea's opposite number Jordan Pickford as the England goalkeeper allowed Bruno Fernandes' long-range effort to squirm under his body.
Neither side could find a winner after the break, despite Everton having the ball in the net in stoppage time only to see the goal ruled out for offside by VAR, as their respective European ambitions took a hit on Merseyside.
Here are five talking points from Goodison Park...
1. De Gea in a nutshell
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
As Brilliant as David de Gea has been for Manchester United - he has always had a howler in him.
And thus Everton's opener here was no massive surprise as the Spaniard dropped his latest clanger.
De Gea took an age to clear the ball and by the time he'd decided to launch it long, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had closed him down and the ball cannoned off the striker into the back of the net.
Just a couple of minutes later, Calvert-Lewin raced through one-on-one and De Gea produced a sublime stop to deny him by tipping it around the post.
David de Gea in a nutshell.
But the errors he has become synonymous with mean he will surely never be considered in the same bracket as Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford.
Dean Henderson, anyone?
2. Pickford's error in front of Southgate
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking of error-prone goalkeepers.
Jordan Pickford was given the chance to impress in front of Gareth Southgate at Goodison - but the England boss will have left wondering whether he needs to change his No.1 before the summer.
This was far from Pickford's first mistake this term as he allowed Bruno Fernandes' long-range effort to squirm under his body for United's first-half leveller.
But he did produce a brilliant double stop late on to deny Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo.
Pickford was a huge part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 - but is far from assured of his spot for the Euros.
Dean Henderson, anyone?
3. Fernandes impact clear
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Bruno Fernandes' impact on Manchester United must have the Old Trafford hierarchy scratching their heads as to why they didn't pull out all the stops to sign him in the summer.
Yes - he got a big helping hand from Jordan Pickford on his goal here - but United look considerably more threatening going forward with him in their ranks.
It was the third successive game that Fernandes has either scored or assisted in - and the 19th time this term for both United and Sporting Lisbon he has been directly involved in a goal across 21 league appearances.
His radar was a little wayward after the break as he tried a couple more long-distance efforts, but he is already so important to this United side.
4. Calvert-Lewin continues to flourish
Image: Everton FC via Getty Images) Everton FC via Getty Images)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his hot run of form and the onlooking Gareth Southgate can't have failed to have been impressed.
Again, his goal came with a slice of luck, but he had to show the determination and turn of pace to be in the position to close the ball down and score.
It wasn't just his goal that caught the eye, consistently stretching the United backline and posing a threat throughout.
With Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford unlikely to be firing on all cylinders when Euro 2020 begins given their lengthy injury lay-offs, could Southgate take a gamble on Calvert-Lewin?
5. Chance missed for both sides
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The European picture seems to be changing every day.
This was a brilliant chance for United to close to within just a point of fourth-placed Chelsea while Everton could have jumped to ninth and within a point of Spurs in seventh given their defeat to Wolves .
It was Nuno's men who were the big winners on Sunday courtesy of that victory, themselves going level on points with United and within three of Chelsea.
The race for European football is going to go down to the wire... whatever the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their two-year ban.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Everton 1-1 Man Utd player ratings: Bruno Fernandes good but David de Gea shocking

Manchester United and Everton held an entertaining 1-1 draw in Merseyside on Sunday afternoon .
Everton got off to a flier at Goodison Park and had the ball in the back of the net after just three minutes .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin closed down David de Gea who proceeded to kick the ball at the striker .
The clearance ricocheted off the 22-year-old 's boot and flew into the back of the net .
United worked well to get back into the game and equalised just after the half hour mark .
Bruno Fernandes , who has excelled since arriving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball dipped but it was poor from the Eveton keeper who should have done better .
The second half turned into a somewhat duller affair with neither side really threatening .
Among the handful of set-pieces the hosts won it was Gylfi Sigurdsson 's free-kick that went closest .
The Icelandic struck the ball but saw his effort cannon back off the post .
Everton did have the ball in the back of the net at full-time but the goal was ruled out as Sigurdsson , who was obstructing De Gea 's view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the end but both sides will feel they should have done better .
Bad mistake for United first half goal , when his side were in control of contest .
Shame for him as came off less than a third into the game with muscle injury .
Impressed against his former club , brilliant recovery run and tackle to deny Fred .
Composed on ball and reads the game well , another who will get England chance soon .
Looked as though he ’ s never been away , brilliant saving clearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but maybe needs a little more conviction in delivering end product .
Didn ’ t flinch in tackle or shirk duties on return , and controlled tempo in middle .
Booked .
Lots of energy and also a bit of that Blues fighting spirit too - promising .
Unlucky not score with brilliant free kick that hit the post , and stepped up a bit .
Threw himself around a bit too much , but always a threat , could have scored on halt time .
Booked .
Showed great awareness for opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shout ?
Shocking error for opening goal , only partially redeemed by good save moments later .
Solid enough defensively , but against the wily Baines didn ’ t have so much going forward .
Booked .
Tough job against the physicality of Calvert-Lewin and bullied a tiny bit , but still calm .
Booked .
No nonsense , but United ’ s 4-man defence looked vulnerable against twin strikers .
Booked .
Baffling player at times .
Good on ball , and a threat but seems to be too laid back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ return , some great moments and big chances .
Struck cross bar early with a fine shot , but content to patrol the deep waters of midfield .
Booked .
Looks a better prospect now he ’ s pushed further forward , but needs end product .
Missed a good chance , but didn ’ t let that affect his willingness to run in behind .
MOTM .
Has so much time on ball , brilliant strike for goal , link play even more important .
Didn ’ t get much service but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pace .

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Manchester United's top four hopes stalled with a draw at Goodison Park on Sunday
Manchester United and Everton held an entertaining 1-1 draw in Merseyside on Sunday afternoon.
Everton got off to a flier at Goodison Park and had the ball in the back of the net after just three minutes.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin closed down David de Gea who proceeded to kick the ball at the striker. The clearance ricocheted off the 22-year-old's boot and flew into the back of the net.
United worked well to get back into the game and equalised just after the half hour mark. Bruno Fernandes, who has excelled since arriving, beat Jordan Pickford from range. The ball dipped but it was poor from the Eveton keeper who should have done better.
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The second half turned into a somewhat duller affair with neither side really threatening.
Among the handful of set-pieces the hosts won it was Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-kick that went closest. The Icelandic struck the ball but saw his effort cannon back off the post.
Everton did have the ball in the back of the net at full-time but the goal was ruled out as Sigurdsson, who was obstructing De Gea's view, was offside.
A fair result in the end but both sides will feel they should have done better.
Everton player ratings
Pickford - 6
Bad mistake for United first half goal, when his side were in control of contest.
Coleman - 6
Shame for him as came off less than a third into the game with muscle injury.
Keane - 7
Impressed against his former club, brilliant recovery run and tackle to deny Fred.
Holgate - 7
Composed on ball and reads the game well, another who will get England chance soon.
Baines - 7
Looked as though he’s never been away, brilliant saving clearance near the end.
Walcott - 6
Some powerful runs but maybe needs a little more conviction in delivering end product.
Gomes - 7
Didn’t flinch in tackle or shirk duties on return, and controlled tempo in middle.
Davies - 7
Booked. Lots of energy and also a bit of that Blues fighting spirit too - promising.
Sigurdsson - 6
Unlucky not score with brilliant free kick that hit the post, and stepped up a bit.
Richarlison - 6
Threw himself around a bit too much, but always a threat, could have scored on halt time.
Calvert-Lewin - 7
Booked. Showed great awareness for opening goal, and surely now an England shout?
Subs:
Sidibe 5 (Coleman 28)
Barnard 6 (Walcott 63)
Kean (Gomes 82)
Man Utd player ratings
De Gea - 6
Shocking error for opening goal, only partially redeemed by good save moments later.
Wan-Bissaka -6
Solid enough defensively, but against the wily Baines didn’t have so much going forward.
Lindelof - 7
Booked. Tough job against the physicality of Calvert-Lewin and bullied a tiny bit, but still calm.
Maguire - 7
Booked. No nonsense, but United’s 4-man defence looked vulnerable against twin strikers.
Shaw - 6
Booked. Baffling player at times. Good on ball, and a threat but seems to be too laid back.
McTominay - 8
Full of energy and fire on PL return, some great moments and big chances.
Matic - 6
Struck cross bar early with a fine shot, but content to patrol the deep waters of midfield.
Fred - 7
Booked. Looks a better prospect now he’s pushed further forward, but needs end product.
Greenwood - 6
Missed a good chance, but didn’t let that affect his willingness to run in behind.
Fernandes - 8
MOTM. Has so much time on ball, brilliant strike for goal, link play even more important.
Martial - 6
Didn’t get much service but still caused a threat with his movement and pace.
Subs:
Ighalo 6 (Greenwood 71)
Mata 6 (McTominay 72)
Williams 6 (Martial 89)


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Motorist who mowed down award-winning NHS doctor and 'loving father' spared jail

A driver who admitted mowing down and killing an award-winning doctor and `` devoted husband '' has avoided jail .
Nazila Sanei swerved into and hit NHS researcher Dr Amin Alamshah , 38 , in Cricklewood , north west London , on March 11 last year .
Dr Alamshah , who was married and had two children , was thrown off his motorbike and killed instantly .
Sanei , 51 , of Golders Green , north London admitted causing death by careless driving last month and was handed a suspended 28-week jail sentence and a two-year driving ban .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alamshah 's wife Parisa described him as a `` loving father '' and `` devoted husband '' .
She said : “ Many words can and have been used to describe Amin .
`` A passionate colleague , an award winning doctor with a brilliant and promising career , a proud loving father , a loving devoted husband .
`` But there are no words that can describe the emptiness , the pain and devastation his absence has left for my little daughters and I.
” Dr Alamshah had grown up in Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his studies , graduating in 2006 .
He began his career at Guy 's and St Thomas ' Hospital , where he specialised in breast cancer research .
In 2010 , he was recognised for his work in this area when he was awarded ‘ scientist of the year ’ at the House of Lords .
At the time of his death Dr Alamshah was working at the Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental Medicine , Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust , Hammersmith Hospital .
In the weeks after his death , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support Parisa and her two young daughters Hanna and Raha .
The page was set up by the doctor 's colleagues who described him as `` a highly-valued and respected colleague and a friend to everyone he met . ''
They said : `` He was always kind , considerate and a pleasure to be around .
`` He really was one of the nicest men we have ever worked with .
We are privileged to have known him . ''
Detective Sergeant Matt Smith , of the Met 's Serious Collision Investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tragic incident in which a highly respected and talented Doctor has lost his life .
`` I would like to extend my sympathy to Dr Alamshah ’ s family who have lost a husband and father .
”

NHS researcher Dr Amin Alamshah was riding a motorbike in Cricklewood, north west London, on March 11 last year when Nazila Sanei swerved into his path, killing the dad-of-two instantly
Motorist who mowed down award-winning NHS doctor and 'loving father' spared jail
A driver who admitted mowing down and killing an award-winning doctor and "devoted husband" has avoided jail.
Nazila Sanei swerved into and hit NHS researcher Dr Amin Alamshah, 38, in Cricklewood, north west London, on March 11 last year.
Dr Alamshah, who was married and had two children, was thrown off his motorbike and killed instantly.
Sanei, 51, of Golders Green, north London admitted causing death by careless driving last month and was handed a suspended 28-week jail sentence and a two-year driving ban.
In an emotional statement in court, Dr Alamshah's wife Parisa described him as a "loving father" and "devoted husband".
She said: “Many words can and have been used to describe Amin.
"A passionate colleague, an award winning doctor with a brilliant and promising career, a proud loving father, a loving devoted husband.
"But there are no words that can describe the emptiness, the pain and devastation his absence has left for my little daughters and I.”
Dr Alamshah had grown up in Iran and moved to the UK to complete his studies, graduating in 2006.
He began his career at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, where he specialised in breast cancer research.
In 2010, he was recognised for his work in this area when he was awarded ‘scientist of the year’ at the House of Lords.
At the time of his death Dr Alamshah was working at the Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental Medicine, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital.
In the weeks after his death, a JustGiving page raised more than £12,000 to support Parisa and her two young daughters Hanna and Raha.
The page was set up by the doctor's colleagues who described him as "a highly-valued and respected colleague and a friend to everyone he met."
They said: "He was always kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around.
"He really was one of the nicest men we have ever worked with. We are privileged to have known him."
Detective Sergeant Matt Smith, of the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a highly respected and talented Doctor has lost his life.
"I would like to extend my sympathy to Dr Alamshah’s family who have lost a husband and father.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Roy Keane explains why he's changed his mind on Manchester United

Manchester United are no longer `` fading away '' like they were at the tail-end of last season - they 're in a good position to qualify for the Champions League .
That 's the opinion of former Red Devils midfielder Roy Keane , who reckons the `` feel-good '' factor has returned at Old Trafford .
United concluded January with victory over rivals Manchester City at the Etihad .
The Red Devils won the Carabao Cup match 1-0 , but went out of the competition 3-2 on aggregate .
From there United beat Chelsea 2-0 away from home before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ahead of the Everton draw , United battered Club Brugge 5-0 in the Europa League , progressing to the last 16 with a 6-1 aggregate victory .
Keane has been very critical of Manchester United in recent months , and has hit out at the club 's poor recruitment since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson .
However , he 's suggested that recent performances have seen him change his mind on United 's chances of finishing in the top four this season .
`` I think the signs have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so , obviously Fernandes coming in , I think they 're building a little bit of momentum , '' Keane said on Sky Sports .
`` We saw at the end of last season they faded away , they 're now I think in a very good position to try and get into that top four and win a couple of cups .
`` So I think the feel-good factor is definitely coming back to United .
Forget obviously chasing the top two but in terms of Chelsea and Leicester , hunt them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ a trophy and top four would be a very good season ] .
I think where they 've been over the last 12 months , go back to the game against Everton last year where you thought it was huge trouble for the club .
`` But the signs have been a lot better over the last month or two but it 's another big week coming up .
Coming to Everton is a tough game for them , they 've got a cup game and then obviously Man City next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them now which is huge .
I think they have a great chance [ of getting in the top four ] .
We were on about chasing Chelsea down , go after Leicester , I think they 've got that momentum . ''

Manchester United were struggling for consistency at the start of the Premier League season, but have found some form in recent months, and are impressing in all competitions
Manchester United are no longer "fading away" like they were at the tail-end of last season - they're in a good position to qualify for the Champions League.
That's the opinion of former Red Devils midfielder Roy Keane, who reckons the "feel-good" factor has returned at Old Trafford.
United concluded January with victory over rivals Manchester City at the Etihad. The Red Devils won the Carabao Cup match 1-0, but went out of the competition 3-2 on aggregate.
From there United beat Chelsea 2-0 away from home before thumping Watford 3-0 in the Premier League. Ahead of the Everton draw, United battered Club Brugge 5-0 in the Europa League, progressing to the last 16 with a 6-1 aggregate victory.
Image: SkySports) SkySports)
Keane has been very critical of Manchester United in recent months, and has hit out at the club's poor recruitment since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, he's suggested that recent performances have seen him change his mind on United's chances of finishing in the top four this season.
"I think the signs have been a lot better over the last month or so, obviously Fernandes coming in, I think they're building a little bit of momentum," Keane said on Sky Sports.
"We saw at the end of last season they faded away, they're now I think in a very good position to try and get into that top four and win a couple of cups.
"So I think the feel-good factor is definitely coming back to United. Forget obviously chasing the top two but in terms of Chelsea and Leicester, hunt them down.
Image: Clive Brunskill) Clive Brunskill)
"Yeah I think so [a trophy and top four would be a very good season]. I think where they've been over the last 12 months, go back to the game against Everton last year where you thought it was huge trouble for the club.
"But the signs have been a lot better over the last month or two but it's another big week coming up. Coming to Everton is a tough game for them, they've got a cup game and then obviously Man City next week.
"They've got momentum with them now which is huge. I think they have a great chance [of getting in the top four]. We were on about chasing Chelsea down, go after Leicester, I think they've got that momentum."


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Anne Marie issues grovelling apology over Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway stunt

Anne Marie has issued an apology for her performance on Saturday Night Takeaway .
The singer took part in the End of the Show Show with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly , which appeared to incorporate the historical 'Rising Sun ' Japanese flag .
The Geordie presenters sported an image resembling the controversial flag on bandannas across their heads - sparking huge outcry from viewers .
After facing a backlash from fans over the sketch , Anne Marie took to Twitter to 'sincerely apologise ' to those who had been offended .
The pop star also said her team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage down so it did n't cause 'any more hurt . '
In a statement she wrote : `` I sincerely apologise to all those who were affected and hurt by my appearance last night on a UK TV .
`` I want you to know that I had nothing to do with the costumes on this sketch .
`` Unfortunately education on this part of the history was n't done and I am also hurt by the pain this signifies for so many people . ''
She went on : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this will not happen again .
`` Our team is talking to the TV station , working on taking down the footage so that it does not cause any more pain , '' she tweeted .
Anne Marie had appeared alongside Ant and Dec in the second Takeaway episode of the series which aired on Saturday night .
The Brit nominee performed her single Ciao Adios while the Geordie presenters larked about behind her .
As part of their costumes , Ant and Dec were seen wearing what appeared to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads .
The orange disc with sixteen rays coming off it is a renowned symbol of the military and was flown during Japan 's imperialist expansion when it occupied Korea and part of China in the 19th Century .
During World War Two , the flag became the symbol of the navy and continued to gain a controversial reputation as Japanese troops occupied much of Asia and carried out atrocities on local people .
Today the flag appears on items such as clothing and product packaging and to support Japan at sporting events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offensive to those in East Asia , particularly South Korea .
Ant and Dec are yet to respond to the backlash .
After Anne Marie posted her statement , fans replied to thank her for the apology .
`` I 'm so glad you know about this now .
love u , '' wrote one .
`` It ’ s not your fault !
!
These things happen and it isn ’ t a reflection on your part , this is ITVs mess and they should be justifying it not you x '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you .
It isn ’ t your fault , all you can do is apologise .
Hope you ’ re okay & this all blows over , '' said a third .

The pop star sincerely apologised to all those hurt by her performance and said her team are urging ITV to take the footage down
Anne Marie has issued an apology for her performance on Saturday Night Takeaway.
The singer took part in the End of the Show Show with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, which appeared to incorporate the historical 'Rising Sun' Japanese flag.
The Geordie presenters sported an image resembling the controversial flag on bandannas across their heads - sparking huge outcry from viewers.
After facing a backlash from fans over the sketch, Anne Marie took to Twitter to 'sincerely apologise' to those who had been offended.
The pop star also said her team were speaking to ITV about taking the footage down so it didn't cause 'any more hurt.'
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX)
In a statement she wrote: "I sincerely apologise to all those who were affected and hurt by my appearance last night on a UK TV.
"I want you to know that I had nothing to do with the costumes on this sketch.
"Unfortunately education on this part of the history wasn't done and I am also hurt by the pain this signifies for so many people."
She went on: "I am truly sorry and I promise you that this will not happen again.
"Our team is talking to the TV station, working on taking down the footage so that it does not cause any more pain," she tweeted.
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX)
ITV added: “We apologise for any offence caused during the End of the Show Show by the costumes worn. This was clearly unintended and we have taken steps to re-edit that part of the episode for the Hub and for repeat broadcasts.”
Anne Marie had appeared alongside Ant and Dec in the second Takeaway episode of the series which aired on Saturday night.
The Brit nominee performed her single Ciao Adios while the Geordie presenters larked about behind her.
As part of their costumes, Ant and Dec were seen wearing what appeared to be the rising sun symbol on bandannas on their heads.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The orange disc with sixteen rays coming off it is a renowned symbol of the military and was flown during Japan's imperialist expansion when it occupied Korea and part of China in the 19th Century.
During World War Two, the flag became the symbol of the navy and continued to gain a controversial reputation as Japanese troops occupied much of Asia and carried out atrocities on local people.
Today the flag appears on items such as clothing and product packaging and to support Japan at sporting events. However, it is still particularly offensive to those in East Asia, particularly South Korea.
Ant and Dec are yet to respond to the backlash.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After Anne Marie posted her statement, fans replied to thank her for the apology.
"I'm so glad you know about this now. love u," wrote one.
"It’s not your fault!! These things happen and it isn’t a reflection on your part, this is ITVs mess and they should be justifying it not you x" said another.
"Feel so bad for you. It isn’t your fault, all you can do is apologise. Hope you’re okay & this all blows over," said a third.
Mirror Online has contacted ITV for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Coronavirus could survive up to nine days at room temperature, study finds

Coronavirus could survive on inanimate surfaces for up to nine days at room temperature , researchers have found .
Cold , low-humidity environments are ideal for the disease , according to an analysis of 22 earlier studies by the Journal of Hospital Infection .
The analysis also found that coronaviruses can be rendered inactive using common disinfectants - but it is not yet clear whether the new coronavirus behaves in a similar way .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield said : `` On copper and steel it 's pretty typical , it 's pretty much about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say on other surfaces - cardboard or plastic - it 's longer , and so we are looking at this . ''
Disease experts say the new outbreak of the virus , named COVID-19 , is mainly spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing .
Contact with fecal matter from an infected person may also transmit the virus , according to Mail Online .
Transmission can occur when a person touches a contaminated object or surface and then brings their hands to their mouth , nose or eyes , though one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rare .
Contamination from packages coming from overseas is even less likely , the New York Post reports .
A CDC spokeswoman , in an emailed statement , said the agency is still looking into how contagious the virus can be when deposited on more common , everyday surfaces .
Timothy Brewer , an epidemiologist in California , said : `` The important big take-home message is that this is probably a small proportion of the transmission of respiratory viruses .
“ Out in the community , these viruses are probably not surviving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There have been more than 87,000 global cases of the novel coronavirus globally - with more than 2,900 deaths recorded , the vast majority of which in mainland China .
The virus has spread to 54 more countries apart from China , alarming public health authorities across the world .
The worst-hit countries - China , South Korea , Iran , Japan , Italy - are intensifying their efforts to contain the deadly bug .
More than 41,000 people affected in China have already recovered , according to The Guardian .
Today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in the UK , taking the total to 35 .

Cold, low-humidity environments are ideal for the disease, which can be rendered inactive using common disinfectants, an analysis of 22 earlier studies on coronaviruses has found
Coronavirus could survive up to nine days at room temperature, study finds
Coronavirus could survive on inanimate surfaces for up to nine days at room temperature, researchers have found.
Cold, low-humidity environments are ideal for the disease, according to an analysis of 22 earlier studies by the Journal of Hospital Infection.
Past strains included Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
The analysis also found that coronaviruses can be rendered inactive using common disinfectants - but it is not yet clear whether the new coronavirus behaves in a similar way.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield said: "On copper and steel it's pretty typical, it's pretty much about two hours.
"But I will say on other surfaces - cardboard or plastic - it's longer, and so we are looking at this."
Image: NIAID/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX) NIAID/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX)
Disease experts say the new outbreak of the virus, named COVID-19, is mainly spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing.
Contact with fecal matter from an infected person may also transmit the virus, according to Mail Online .
Transmission can occur when a person touches a contaminated object or surface and then brings their hands to their mouth, nose or eyes, though one scientist suggested this type of transmission is rare.
Image: ROBIN UTRECHT/EPA-EFE/REX) ROBIN UTRECHT/EPA-EFE/REX)
Contamination from packages coming from overseas is even less likely, the New York Post reports.
A CDC spokeswoman, in an emailed statement, said the agency is still looking into how contagious the virus can be when deposited on more common, everyday surfaces.
Timothy Brewer, an epidemiologist in California, said: "The important big take-home message is that this is probably a small proportion of the transmission of respiratory viruses.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“Out in the community, these viruses are probably not surviving for a long time on surfaces.”
There have been more than 87,000 global cases of the novel coronavirus globally - with more than 2,900 deaths recorded, the vast majority of which in mainland China.
The virus has spread to 54 more countries apart from China, alarming public health authorities across the world.
The worst-hit countries - China, South Korea, Iran, Japan, Italy - are intensifying their efforts to contain the deadly bug.
More than 41,000 people affected in China have already recovered, according to The Guardian .
Today, 12 more cases of infections have been confirmed in the UK, taking the total to 35.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Channel 4 boss who called PM a 'liar' warns people are losing faith in democracy

Channel 4 head of news Dorothy Byrne has said the public are in danger of losing their `` trust and faith in democracy '' .
The veteran journalist said she was concerned by the public 's `` low opinion '' of politicians .
Byrne described the Prime Minister as a `` known liar '' during her withering MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival last August .
Appearing on Desert Island Discs , she said : `` My job is to speak truth to power and my concern about politicians not telling the truth is not some eccentric view of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the British people .
`` It was really depressing when we surveyed 2,000 voters in the election campaign and only 10 % said that they believed that candidates were generally telling the truth .
`` I think politicians have to listen - not just to me - but to the voters who are saying 'We do n't trust you , because if the people stop trusting the politicians , they will lose their trust and faith in democracy .
`` We have seen that happening in America , so if we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get people to trust the politicians again . ''
The news chief , who was born in Paisley and raised in Blackpool , said the Conservative Party should be praised for winning a `` fairly fought '' election campaign .
But asked by host Lauren Laverne whether she thought democracy was in peril , she replied : `` I do , yes .
`` It does n't seem to people as if it is in peril because we have just had a general election and we have got a clear winner , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a fairly fought election , but I am concerned by the public 's low opinion of politicians .
`` In fact , journalists do n't share the public 's low opinion of politicians because we meet them and we know that in fact they entered politics because they thought that they had something to give to society .
`` But when politicians do n't come on to television , the most trusted medium , and explain their policies , and hold themselves accountable , and allow themselves to be challenged , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the people who elected them want to hear them justify their policies and want to hear them stand up to scrutiny . ''
Byrne used her MacTaggart Lecture to attack abusive men in the media and reveal that she had been sexually assaulted by a former colleague .
Recalling her time at the Granada TV company , she said : `` Some men of power regularly assaulted women and everybody knew it and knew who they were .
`` I do n't mean that all the men were dreadful at all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a level of sexism and sexual assault that was accepted . ''
The wide-ranging interview also touched on her Catholic upbringing in Blackpool and her experience of depression after breaking her leg while working as a VSO teacher in Nigeria .
She spoke about how , after her family moved to England as a young girl , she became `` obsessed '' with the idea she had committed `` lots of sins '' and had to die by starving herself .
`` Nobody noticed and also I kept getting hungry so I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to death , but I was so unhappy , '' she said .
`` I am now a happy person because I realised that I had borrowed the unhappiness of the people around me . ''
She also recalled how she broke into journalism by penning a humorous letter to 50 local newspaper editors in the style of a Reader 's Digest advertisement .
She received only one response , from Rex Pardoe , editor of the Walthamstow Forest Guardian , but this secured her a job .
Byrne said she was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a baby '' before she became pregnant by donor insemination in her mid-40s , eventually giving birth to a girl named Hetty .
The interview also saw her discuss her experience of giant cell arteritis , which can sometimes cause blindness , and urged wider recognition of the condition .
Byrne selected tracks including US punk band Pere Ubu 's Non-Alignment Pact , Handel 's Messiah and Fela Kuti 's Teacher Do n't Teach Me Nonsense .
Her luxury object was the voice of broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and for her book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ textbooks .
Desert Island Discs airs on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds on Sunday at 11.15am .

Veteran journalist Dorothy Byrne, the channel's head of news, said she was concerned about people's "low opinion" of politicians among the general public
Channel 4 head of news Dorothy Byrne has said the public are in danger of losing their "trust and faith in democracy".
The veteran journalist said she was concerned by the public's "low opinion" of politicians.
Byrne described the Prime Minister as a "known liar" during her withering MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival last August.
Appearing on Desert Island Discs, she said: "My job is to speak truth to power and my concern about politicians not telling the truth is not some eccentric view of my own - it is one shared by the British people.
"It was really depressing when we surveyed 2,000 voters in the election campaign and only 10% said that they believed that candidates were generally telling the truth.
"I think politicians have to listen - not just to me - but to the voters who are saying 'We don't trust you, because if the people stop trusting the politicians, they will lose their trust and faith in democracy.
"We have seen that happening in America, so if we want to preserve democracy, we have got to get people to trust the politicians again."
Image: WPA Pool) WPA Pool)
The news chief, who was born in Paisley and raised in Blackpool, said the Conservative Party should be praised for winning a "fairly fought" election campaign.
But asked by host Lauren Laverne whether she thought democracy was in peril, she replied: "I do, yes.
"It doesn't seem to people as if it is in peril because we have just had a general election and we have got a clear winner, and we should congratulate them because it was a fairly fought election, but I am concerned by the public's low opinion of politicians.
"In fact, journalists don't share the public's low opinion of politicians because we meet them and we know that in fact they entered politics because they thought that they had something to give to society.
"But when politicians don't come on to television, the most trusted medium, and explain their policies, and hold themselves accountable, and allow themselves to be challenged, I think that that is bad for democracy because the people who elected them want to hear them justify their policies and want to hear them stand up to scrutiny."
Byrne used her MacTaggart Lecture to attack abusive men in the media and reveal that she had been sexually assaulted by a former colleague.
Recalling her time at the Granada TV company, she said: "Some men of power regularly assaulted women and everybody knew it and knew who they were.
"I don't mean that all the men were dreadful at all. Most were fantastic. But there was a level of sexism and sexual assault that was accepted."
The wide-ranging interview also touched on her Catholic upbringing in Blackpool and her experience of depression after breaking her leg while working as a VSO teacher in Nigeria.
She spoke about how, after her family moved to England as a young girl, she became "obsessed" with the idea she had committed "lots of sins" and had to die by starving herself.
"Nobody noticed and also I kept getting hungry so I did get thin but I didn't starve to death, but I was so unhappy," she said.
"I am now a happy person because I realised that I had borrowed the unhappiness of the people around me."
She also recalled how she broke into journalism by penning a humorous letter to 50 local newspaper editors in the style of a Reader's Digest advertisement.
She received only one response, from Rex Pardoe, editor of the Walthamstow Forest Guardian, but this secured her a job.
Byrne said she was "one of those women who nearly forgot to have a baby" before she became pregnant by donor insemination in her mid-40s, eventually giving birth to a girl named Hetty.
The interview also saw her discuss her experience of giant cell arteritis, which can sometimes cause blindness, and urged wider recognition of the condition.
Byrne selected tracks including US punk band Pere Ubu's Non-Alignment Pact, Handel's Messiah and Fela Kuti's Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense.
Her luxury object was the voice of broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and for her book, she chose a selection of physics textbooks.
Desert Island Discs airs on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds on Sunday at 11.15am.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Inside Kaz Crossley's boozy night out with Love Island girls after Theo Campbell split

Newly-single Kaz Crossley enjoyed a raucous night out with former Love Island gal pals after her ex Theo Campbell confirmed their shock split .
Make-up-artist-turned-influencer Kaz , 25 , let her hair down for a wild night out with her pals after heartbroken Theo accused her of selling him a dream .
Kaz , Ellie Brown , Harley Brash and Belle Hassan were super glammed up as they hit hotspots in London 's trendy Mayfair - starting the night at MNKY House .
They were out in full force to celebrate Ellie 's 22nd birthday , and enjoyed dinner , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the early hours .
Putting the split behind her , Kaz looked incredible in a mustard blouse with her long hair slicked back into a ponytail .
She sang her heart out to Drake 's In My Feelings and looked very happy as she downed shots with her pals .
Another clip shows Kaz and Ellie smiling while eating tacos together as Harley wrote : `` Somethings never change [ sic ] '' .
The dream team posed for several selfies and Instagram Story videos as the night went on .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls went to nightclub Libertine in Fitzrovia , London and were heard singing loudly in the back of their videos .
Sparklers and Dom Perignon Champagne were brought out as the girl group partied around the commotion on the huge dancefloor .
They filmed the huge pricey bottles of bubbly as nightclub staff came out and danced around the girls .
The end of the night drew in when Kaz posted a stunning Boomerang of herself and Ellie pouting at the camera .
Somewhere in another club , Theo , 28 , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get over his ex girlfriend .
The once loved-up pair had dated for nine months before Theo announced their split on Friday .
Theo , who shot to fame in Love Island 's 2017 series , said that Kaz , who starred in the 2018 series , had broken his heart but he was hoping they would get back together .
They made their relationship official in March last year after Kaz split from Josh Denzel .
When asked how his relationship with Kaz was gong on FUBAR radio , Theo came came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na say too much but I 'm gon na say , people these days and love these days , it 's confusing .
It 's a tricky hard world .
I feel like with us , I kinda gave it my everything and it feels a bit underappreciated .
It 's a bit crazy at the moment . ''
He was then asked if the pair were on a break and he confirmed that it was over .
He continued : `` I do n't know what to call it .
What 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got slinged !
I do n't know what to call it .
`` I think girls anyway in general are hard to deal with… Before Kaz I had n't had a girlfriend for five years , and I always said , especially coming off Love Island , that 's why I never got with any of the other Love Island girls and nothing like that .
`` I was like , 'They 're too mentally unstable !
They 're too all over the place ! '
I do n't want to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them but I will never make any of them my girlfriend ! ''
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Newly single Love Island babe Kaz Crossley let her hair down for a boozy night out with pals, following her sudden split from Theo Campbell, who accused her of 'selling him the dream'
Newly-single Kaz Crossley enjoyed a raucous night out with former Love Island gal pals after her ex Theo Campbell confirmed their shock split .
Make-up-artist-turned-influencer Kaz, 25, let her hair down for a wild night out with her pals after heartbroken Theo accused her of selling him a dream.
Kaz, Ellie Brown , Harley Brash and Belle Hassan were super glammed up as they hit hotspots in London's trendy Mayfair - starting the night at MNKY House.
They were out in full force to celebrate Ellie's 22nd birthday, and enjoyed dinner, drinks and dancing together as they partied into the early hours.
Image: Kaz Crossley/Instagram) Kaz Crossley/Instagram)
Putting the split behind her, Kaz looked incredible in a mustard blouse with her long hair slicked back into a ponytail.
She sang her heart out to Drake's In My Feelings and looked very happy as she downed shots with her pals.
Another clip shows Kaz and Ellie smiling while eating tacos together as Harley wrote: "Somethings never change [sic]".
Image: Kaz Crossley/Instagram) Kaz Crossley/Instagram)
The dream team posed for several selfies and Instagram Story videos as the night went on.
Following their classy meal and drinks, the girls went to nightclub Libertine in Fitzrovia, London and were heard singing loudly in the back of their videos.
Sparklers and Dom Perignon Champagne were brought out as the girl group partied around the commotion on the huge dancefloor.
They filmed the huge pricey bottles of bubbly as nightclub staff came out and danced around the girls.
Image: Kaz Crossley/Instagram) Kaz Crossley/Instagram) Image: Kaz Crossley/Instagram) Kaz Crossley/Instagram)
The end of the night drew in when Kaz posted a stunning Boomerang of herself and Ellie pouting at the camera.
Somewhere in another club, Theo, 28, was seen downing shots as he attempted to get over his ex girlfriend.
The once loved-up pair had dated for nine months before Theo announced their split on Friday.
Theo, who shot to fame in Love Island's 2017 series, said that Kaz, who starred in the 2018 series, had broken his heart but he was hoping they would get back together.
They made their relationship official in March last year after Kaz split from Josh Denzel .
When asked how his relationship with Kaz was gong on FUBAR radio , Theo came came clean.
"I don't wanna say too much but I'm gonna say, people these days and love these days, it's confusing. It's a tricky hard world. I feel like with us, I kinda gave it my everything and it feels a bit underappreciated. It's a bit crazy at the moment."
He was then asked if the pair were on a break and he confirmed that it was over.
He continued: "I don't know what to call it. What's the right way to say it? I got slinged! I don't know what to call it.
Image: Hewitt / SplashNews.com) Hewitt / SplashNews.com)
"I think girls anyway in general are hard to deal with… Before Kaz I hadn't had a girlfriend for five years, and I always said, especially coming off Love Island, that's why I never got with any of the other Love Island girls and nothing like that.
"I was like, 'They're too mentally unstable! They're too all over the place!' I don't want to get with none. I'm friends with them but I will never make any of them my girlfriend!"
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thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Roy Keane slams David de Gea and says he'd "lynch him" after Everton error

Roy Keane says he 'd have `` lynched '' David de Gea at half-time if he was his Manchester United teammate after the goalkeeper 's dreadful error against Everton .
After dallying on the ball , De Gea slammed a third minute clearance straight at Blues forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin , who then saw the ball rebound into the net .
It was the worst possible start for a United side who went into the game knowing that a win would take them to just one point outside the top four .
The Red Devils did force an equaliser before half-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Jordan Pickford , who allowed a long range effort from Bruno Fernandes to squirm past his dive and into the net .
But Sky Sports pundit Keane saved most of his ire for De Gea at the break , laying into the Spanish stopper for his error .
When asked by Sky Sports host David Jones how he 'd have reacted if a goalkeeper involved in his team had made a similar error , Keane vowed : `` As a manager or player I 'd kill him !
You 'd kill him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too clever .
He just takes too long .
What is he waiting for ?
!
`` If you 're going to make a decision at least do it quickly .
These are huge moments for United in terms of trying to get into the top four , and you 've got your experienced goalkeeper ... what is he waiting for ?
!
`` I think there 's almost a bit of arrogance to it , 'look at me ... ' '' I would have lynched him at half-time .
I 'd have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' United went in at the break level at 1-1 after the errors from both goalkeepers .

MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER GIVES DAVID DE GEA HIS BACKING DESPITE ERROR AT EVERTON
MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER GIVES DAVID DE GEA HIS BACKING DESPITE ERROR AT EVERTON
Manchester United's goalkeeper made a dreadful error just three minutes into Sunday's clash at Goddison Park, when his attempted clearance hit Dominic Calvert-Lewin and went in
Roy Keane slams David de Gea and says he'd "lynch him" after Everton error
Roy Keane says he'd have "lynched" David de Gea at half-time if he was his Manchester United teammate after the goalkeeper's dreadful error against Everton .
After dallying on the ball, De Gea slammed a third minute clearance straight at Blues forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who then saw the ball rebound into the net.
It was the worst possible start for a United side who went into the game knowing that a win would take them to just one point outside the top four.
The Red Devils did force an equaliser before half-time thanks to another goalkeeping error from Everton's Jordan Pickford, who allowed a long range effort from Bruno Fernandes to squirm past his dive and into the net.
But Sky Sports pundit Keane saved most of his ire for De Gea at the break, laying into the Spanish stopper for his error.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
When asked by Sky Sports host David Jones how he'd have reacted if a goalkeeper involved in his team had made a similar error, Keane vowed: "As a manager or player I'd kill him! You'd kill him!
"He's a goalkeeper being too clever. He just takes too long. What is he waiting for?!
"If you're going to make a decision at least do it quickly. These are huge moments for United in terms of trying to get into the top four, and you've got your experienced goalkeeper... what is he waiting for?!
Image: Sky Sports) Sky Sports)
"I think there's almost a bit of arrogance to it, 'look at me...'
"I would have lynched him at half-time. I'd have no time for that carry on."
United went in at the break level at 1-1 after the errors from both goalkeepers.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Bob Geldof, 68, opens up on 'electrifying' sex life with wife Jeanne Marine, 54

Bob Geldof has opened up about his sex life with wife Jeanne Marine - and claims his wife still `` electrifies '' him after 25 years together .
Sir Bob , 68 , was quite keen to talk about how active the pair are in the bedroom during an interview with Tommy Tiernan on Ireland 's RTE .
The singer has been with French actress Jeanne since 1996 , although the pair did n't marry until 2015 .
During a recent talk show appearance , Bob as quizzed on his sex life and he did n't hold back .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to know what sex is like when you 're 68 , '' Tiernan asked the Boomtown Rats rocker .
Bob took a moment to reply , before saying : `` That laser-driven [ sex ] drive of a sixteen-year-old clearly is n't there and as you age it tempers , which you must understand at 50 .
`` By 68 , it does n't always need chemical assistance , but it f**king helps ! ''
He continued : `` You must be very careful , because the beauty of a long-married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you must always look to that woman who animates you , so that once again she electrifies you . ''
Speaking of Jeanne , he gushed : `` It 's very easy with my missus who I 've been with for 25 years , I 'm sort of a one-woman geezer . ''
The strong couple first announced their engagement on May 1 2014 , and were later married on April 28 2015 .
Their engagement came just weeks after Bob 's daughter Peaches died from a heroin overdose at 25 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grief of losing his daughter nearly six years ago as `` bottomless '' and `` ever-present '' .
The musician explained he attended the funeral of a friend 's son recently which caused him to reflect on Peaches ' tragic death .
He recalled : `` Last week I went to the funeral of my mate 's son , and he did n't want me to come for fear that I 'd relive it but I had to be there for him cause it is unbearable .
Time does n't heal , time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You 're driving along and you 're at the traffic lights and for no reason whatsoever the person in question inhabits you , '' Bob added .
`` And I 'll cry and then I 'll look around to make sure the people around do n't see me or are posting a photo or whatever - but that happens and that happens to everyone .
`` You just do it , you cry to the maximum and then you go , the grief is bottomless and intimate .
I did n't understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be true . ''
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The 68-year-old singer opened up about his incredibly sex life with wife Jeanne Marine after 25 years together
Bob Geldof has opened up about his sex life with wife Jeanne Marine - and claims his wife still "electrifies" him after 25 years together.
Sir Bob, 68, was quite keen to talk about how active the pair are in the bedroom during an interview with Tommy Tiernan on Ireland's RTE.
The singer has been with French actress Jeanne since 1996, although the pair didn't marry until 2015.
During a recent talk show appearance, Bob as quizzed on his sex life and he didn't hold back.
"My curiosity is I'm 50, I want to know what sex is like when you're 68," Tiernan asked the Boomtown Rats rocker.
Image: PA) PA)
Bob took a moment to reply, before saying: "That laser-driven [sex] drive of a sixteen-year-old clearly isn't there and as you age it tempers, which you must understand at 50.
"By 68, it doesn't always need chemical assistance, but it f**king helps!"
He continued: "You must be very careful, because the beauty of a long-married wife hides in plain sight. And you must always look to that woman who animates you, so that once again she electrifies you."
Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images) PA Wire/Press Association Images)
Speaking of Jeanne, he gushed: "It's very easy with my missus who I've been with for 25 years, I'm sort of a one-woman geezer."
The strong couple first announced their engagement on May 1 2014, and were later married on April 28 2015.
Their engagement came just weeks after Bob's daughter Peaches died from a heroin overdose at 25.
In the same interview, Bob described the grief of losing his daughter nearly six years ago as "bottomless" and "ever-present".
Image: Getty) Getty)
The musician explained he attended the funeral of a friend's son recently which caused him to reflect on Peaches' tragic death.
He recalled: "Last week I went to the funeral of my mate's son, and he didn't want me to come for fear that I'd relive it but I had to be there for him cause it is unbearable. Time doesn't heal, time accommodates, it's ever-present."
"You're driving along and you're at the traffic lights and for no reason whatsoever the person in question inhabits you," Bob added.
"And I'll cry and then I'll look around to make sure the people around don't see me or are posting a photo or whatever - but that happens and that happens to everyone.
"You just do it, you cry to the maximum and then you go, the grief is bottomless and intimate. I didn't understand why I lost everything I thought to be true."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Brexit: UK set to reject EU demands to keep European Convention on Human Rights

The UK looks set to reject EU demands to stick to the European Convention on Human Rights , sparking a massive Brexit row .
Brussels chiefs have demanded Britain obeys the ECHR - which enshrines rights to family life , free speech and protection from discrimination - as an explicit part of a trade deal after Brexit .
The EU 's opening statement last week said Britain must stick to the Convention as part of any deal , otherwise co-operation over law enforcement will be `` automatically terminated '' .
But Britain 's opening statement says the UK should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upheld .
According to the Sunday Telegraph , British officials will argue the ECHR should have no place in a trade deal with the EU .
A Tory source told the newspaper the EU 's demands were `` inappropriate '' , adding : `` We will uphold human rights in our way . ''
Even after Brexit , Britain is governed by the 1998 Human Rights Act which encodes the ECHR into law .
However , the Tories ' 2019 election manifesto vowed to `` update '' the 1998 Act to `` ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights of individuals , our vital national security and effective government . ''
Senior Tories have also repeatedly hit out at the ECHR , claiming it has been `` abused '' including on giving prisoners the right to vote .
Boris Johnson 's top aide Dominic Cummings wrote in 2018 : `` If I get involved in politics again , then a referendum on the ECHR should be high on the agenda .
`` Bear in mind most people probably think we ’ re already leaving it because of the 2016 referendum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be when they realise we ’ re still in it . ''
But a Lib Dem spokesman said : `` We must not allow Boris Johnson & Dominic Cummings to rip up the UK ’ s proud commitment to human rights. ''
Liberal Democrats will oppose any attempts to withdraw from the ECHR . ''
The EU 's opening submission for a trade deal said the UK 's `` continuing commitment to respect the ECHR '' must be part of any deal after 1 January 2021 .
It added : `` The envisaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law enforcement cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters if the UK were to denounce the ECHR .
`` It should also provide for automatic suspension if the UK were to abrogate domestic law giving effect to the ECHR , thus making it impossible for individuals to invoke the rights under the ECHR before the UK ’ s courts . ''
However , the UK 's submission says : `` Cooperation will be underpinned by the importance attached by the UK and the EU to safeguarding human rights , the rule of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The agreement should not specify how the UK or the EU Member States should protect and enforce human rights and the rule of law within their own autonomous legal systems . ''

The EU has demanded the European Convention on Human Rights is part of any trade deal - but the UK has clearly said Britain should have the freedom to choose
Brexit: UK set to reject EU demands to keep European Convention on Human Rights
The UK looks set to reject EU demands to stick to the European Convention on Human Rights, sparking a massive Brexit row.
Brussels chiefs have demanded Britain obeys the ECHR - which enshrines rights to family life, free speech and protection from discrimination - as an explicit part of a trade deal after Brexit .
The EU's opening statement last week said Britain must stick to the Convention as part of any deal, otherwise co-operation over law enforcement will be "automatically terminated".
But Britain's opening statement says the UK should be free to choose how human rights are upheld.
According to the Sunday Telegraph, British officials will argue the ECHR should have no place in a trade deal with the EU. A Tory source told the newspaper the EU's demands were "inappropriate", adding: "We will uphold human rights in our way."
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Even after Brexit, Britain is governed by the 1998 Human Rights Act which encodes the ECHR into law.
However, the Tories' 2019 election manifesto vowed to "update" the 1998 Act to "ensure there is a proper balance between the rights of individuals, our vital national security and effective government."
Senior Tories have also repeatedly hit out at the ECHR, claiming it has been "abused" including on giving prisoners the right to vote.
Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings wrote in 2018: "If I get involved in politics again, then a referendum on the ECHR should be high on the agenda.
"Bear in mind most people probably think we’re already leaving it because of the 2016 referendum, so imagine how mad they’ll be when they realise we’re still in it."
Image: Peter Summers) Peter Summers)
But a Lib Dem spokesman said: "We must not allow Boris Johnson & Dominic Cummings to rip up the UK’s proud commitment to human rights.
" Liberal Democrats will oppose any attempts to withdraw from the ECHR."
The EU's opening submission for a trade deal said the UK's "continuing commitment to respect the ECHR" must be part of any deal after 1 January 2021.
It added: "The envisaged partnership should provide for automatic termination of the law enforcement cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters if the UK were to denounce the ECHR.
"It should also provide for automatic suspension if the UK were to abrogate domestic law giving effect to the ECHR, thus making it impossible for individuals to invoke the rights under the ECHR before the UK’s courts."
However, the UK's submission says: "Cooperation will be underpinned by the importance attached by the UK and the EU to safeguarding human rights, the rule of law and high standards of data protection.
"The agreement should not specify how the UK or the EU Member States should protect and enforce human rights and the rule of law within their own autonomous legal systems."


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Katy Perry says she doesn't have close friendship with Taylor Swift despite ending feud

Katy Perry has admitted she does not have a ‘ close friendship ’ with Taylor Swift , despite putting a stop to their feuding last year .
The I Kissed A Girl singer endured a bitter fall out with Taylor in 2014 after she allegedly 'stole ' her backing dancers .
The pair then surprised fans with their reconciliation last year , but Katy says they are n't as close as you 'd think .
“ We don ’ t have a very close relationship because we are very busy , but we text a lot , ” she told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , manage to catch up with Taylor ’ s new documentary that was released on Netflix .
“ I was impressed by her documentary [ Miss Americana ] because I saw some self-awareness starting to happen and I saw a lot of vulnerability , ” she admitted to the publication .
`` I was really excited for her to be able to show that to the world : that things aren ’ t perfect , they don ’ t have to be and it ’ s more beautiful when they aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she could be friends with Taylor by making a cameo in her music video You Need To Calm Down .
“ Even though it was difficult , it was important to make that appearance in the music video because people want people to look up to , ” Katy continued .
She noted that it had been difficult but also rewarding to call quits on their dramatic feuding .
“ We wanted it to be an example of unity .
Forgiveness is important .
It ’ s so powerful .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s amazing .
As difficult as it is !
” The rift between the two pop princesses stems way back to 2014 when Taylor accused Katy of stealing backing dancers from her upcoming tour .
What followed , was an array of public spats and even revenge songs on both sides in the form of Bad Blood and Swish Swish .
The singers decided to drop the tension last year after Katy literally offered the Shake It Off singer an olive branch .
She sent an apology letter alongside the branch , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry ’ for all the drama between them .
“ Hey old friend , I ’ ve been doing some reflecting on past miscommunications and the hurt feelings between us , ” the letter reads .
Taylor shared a snap of the letter to her Instagram story and wrote 'Thank you Katy ' alongside it .
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The pop superstar offered Taylor Swift an olive branch last year after their bitter fallout, but has since admitted that they aren't so close
Katy Perry says she doesn't have close friendship with Taylor Swift despite ending feud
Katy Perry has admitted she does not have a ‘close friendship’ with Taylor Swift , despite putting a stop to their feuding last year.
The I Kissed A Girl singer endured a bitter fall out with Taylor in 2014 after she allegedly 'stole' her backing dancers.
The pair then surprised fans with their reconciliation last year, but Katy says they aren't as close as you'd think.
“We don’t have a very close relationship because we are very busy, but we text a lot,” she told Australian publication Stellar .
Katy did, however, manage to catch up with Taylor’s new documentary that was released on Netflix .
“I was impressed by her documentary [Miss Americana] because I saw some self-awareness starting to happen and I saw a lot of vulnerability,” she admitted to the publication.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"I was really excited for her to be able to show that to the world: that things aren’t perfect, they don’t have to be and it’s more beautiful when they aren’t.”
Katy even tried to prove that she could be friends with Taylor by making a cameo in her music video You Need To Calm Down.
“Even though it was difficult, it was important to make that appearance in the music video because people want people to look up to,” Katy continued.
She noted that it had been difficult but also rewarding to call quits on their dramatic feuding.
“We wanted it to be an example of unity. Forgiveness is important. It’s so powerful. If you can forgive your enemy, that’s amazing. As difficult as it is!”
The rift between the two pop princesses stems way back to 2014 when Taylor accused Katy of stealing backing dancers from her upcoming tour.
What followed, was an array of public spats and even revenge songs on both sides in the form of Bad Blood and Swish Swish.
The singers decided to drop the tension last year after Katy literally offered the Shake It Off singer an olive branch.
She sent an apology letter alongside the branch, and admitted that she had been ‘deeply sorry’ for all the drama between them.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
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“Hey old friend, I’ve been doing some reflecting on past miscommunications and the hurt feelings between us,” the letter reads.
Taylor shared a snap of the letter to her Instagram story and wrote 'Thank you Katy' alongside it.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Jadon Sancho responds to transfer speculation amid Liverpool and Man Utd rumours

Jadon Sancho claims he is not taking any notice of transfer speculation linking him with a move away this summer .
The 19-year-old looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer , with a host of elite clubs chasing his signature .
Liverpool , Man Utd and Chelsea have all shown an interest in the winger , while Real Madrid and former club Man City are also believed to be keeping tabs .
But Sancho insists he is committed to his current employers - at least for the time being - and showed little interest in the rumours surrounding his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really look at all them things , '' Sancho told reporters after Dortmund 's win over SC Freiburg on Saturday .
`` I just concentrate on my team and take it game by game .
That ’ s the most important thing for me now . ''
Any prospective buyers will have to stump up cash in the region of £100million to secure Sancho 's services .
The youngster cost Dortmund just £8million three years ago when he turned down a new contract at City to chase first-team football abroad .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties , with Dortmund set to make a huge profit if they cash in on one of the hottest talents in Europe .
Sancho was on the scoresheet again in the Freiburg victory , netting the winning goal after just 15 minutes .
The England international was lauded recently following his starring performance for Dortmund in their Champions League clash with PSG .
Brazilian superstar Neymar was on opposite sides to Sancho , and admitted the youngster was `` special '' .
And BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves was quick to agree in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Sancho was like Neymar in his prime , '' Hargreaves said .
`` Off the cuff .
He was unplayable .
`` Get your cheque books out .
Somebody go and sign that kid because he is special . ''

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Sancho has been lighting up the Bundesliga, and produced a star display in the Champions League against PSG last month, as interest from Europe's top clubs continues to grow
Jadon Sancho claims he is not taking any notice of transfer speculation linking him with a move away this summer.
The 19-year-old looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with a host of elite clubs chasing his signature.
Liverpool , Man Utd and Chelsea have all shown an interest in the winger, while Real Madrid and former club Man City are also believed to be keeping tabs.
But Sancho insists he is committed to his current employers - at least for the time being - and showed little interest in the rumours surrounding his future.
"I don’t really look at all them things," Sancho told reporters after Dortmund's win over SC Freiburg on Saturday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I just concentrate on my team and take it game by game. That’s the most important thing for me now."
Any prospective buyers will have to stump up cash in the region of £100million to secure Sancho's services.
The youngster cost Dortmund just £8million three years ago when he turned down a new contract at City to chase first-team football abroad.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
And the move has certainly paid dividends for both parties, with Dortmund set to make a huge profit if they cash in on one of the hottest talents in Europe.
Sancho was on the scoresheet again in the Freiburg victory, netting the winning goal after just 15 minutes.
The England international was lauded recently following his starring performance for Dortmund in their Champions League clash with PSG.
Brazilian superstar Neymar was on opposite sides to Sancho, and admitted the youngster was "special".
And BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves was quick to agree in his post-match analysis.
"That performance from Sancho was like Neymar in his prime," Hargreaves said. "Off the cuff. He was unplayable.
"Get your cheque books out. Somebody go and sign that kid because he is special."


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Mum warns over silent killer sepsis that took life of healthy 25-year-old daughter

A mum is raising awareness of sepsis after her 25-year-old daughter died suddenly from the condition last year .
Molly Webb , who was a footballer with the Loughborough Foxes , passed away in January 2019 .
Her mother Kym Lawrence said that Molly thought she had the flu and nobody considered anything else , Leicestershire Live reports .
Thirteen months after her death , Mrs Lawrence said she still can not believe her daughter passed away and wants to help other families avoid the heartache she had to experience .
In August 2019 , Molly 's partner Emily Sharp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Molly 's Gift '' , a fundraising trust that aims to fund youth development in sport , particularly for disadvantaged children - a cause close to Molly 's heart .
Just the day before Molly died , she had been at a 60th birthday surprise for Kym alongside her three brothers .
Kym said : “ She had recently begun a new role as a prison officer at Leicester Prison so Molly being extremely conscientious had been to work on the morning she passed away .
“ During her shift Molly had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was given paracetamol for ‘ flu like symptoms ’ .
“ The previous day Molly and her three brothers had treated me to a 60th birthday surprise to Go-Ape as we are an active family .
“ Molly completed the course with us all , slower than she would have normally done , but she did have ‘ flu like symptoms ’ ... if only we had known about sepsis .
“ My precious daughter passed away only a couple of hours of arriving at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
” Kym , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Could it be Sepsis '' posters from the UK Sepsis Trust which she has hand delivered to GP surgeries throughout the area .
She said none of the ones she visited had relevant information about the potentially life-threatening condition on display .
The grieving mum said : “ Every three seconds , someone in the world dies of Sepsis .
“ In the UK alone 245,000 people are affected by Sepsis with at least 48,000 people losing their lives in Sepsis related illness every year .
This is more than breast , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has heard of these , yet not enough people are aware of Sepsis .
“ Sepsis is known as the silent killer .
“ It is the immune system ’ s overreaction to an infection or injury .
“ Normally our body fights infection - but sometimes , for reasons not yet understood , it attacks our body ’ s own organs and tissues .
If it isn ’ t treated immediately , Sepsis can result in organ failure and death .
Yet with early diagnosis , it can be treated with antibiotics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had any information posters displayed on “ Could it be Sepsis ” which patients sitting in the waiting rooms could read to raise self awareness so when they went in to their appointment they could ask their GP the question ‘ with how I ’ m feeling could it be Sepsis ?
’ “ I hope distributing the posters where I can will raise awareness of Sepsis and save someone ’ s parent , grandparent , sibling , partner , best friend from going through the unimaginable , life changing , unbearable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through.
” The initial symptoms of sepsis look like flu , gastroenteritis or a chest infection , but if they become more severe - for example causing slurred speech or confusion , extreme pain or muscle pain , severe breathlessness - it is necessary to seek medical help .
• For more information about Sepsis visit www.sepsistrust.org

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Molly Webb passed away in January 2019 - she had been suffering flu-like symptoms and nobody considered anything else. Her mum Kym Lawrence now wants to raise awareness of the condition
Mum warns over silent killer sepsis that took life of healthy 25-year-old daughter
A mum is raising awareness of sepsis after her 25-year-old daughter died suddenly from the condition last year.
Molly Webb, who was a footballer with the Loughborough Foxes, passed away in January 2019.
Her mother Kym Lawrence said that Molly thought she had the flu and nobody considered anything else, Leicestershire Live reports.
Thirteen months after her death, Mrs Lawrence said she still cannot believe her daughter passed away and wants to help other families avoid the heartache she had to experience.
In August 2019, Molly's partner Emily Sharp and best friend Leandra Whelband set up "Molly's Gift", a fundraising trust that aims to fund youth development in sport, particularly for disadvantaged children - a cause close to Molly's heart.
Image: Leicester Mercury / BPM Media) Leicester Mercury / BPM Media)
Just the day before Molly died, she had been at a 60th birthday surprise for Kym alongside her three brothers.
Kym said: “She had recently begun a new role as a prison officer at Leicester Prison so Molly being extremely conscientious had been to work on the morning she passed away.
“During her shift Molly had been to see the prison officer nurse and was given paracetamol for ‘flu like symptoms’.
“The previous day Molly and her three brothers had treated me to a 60th birthday surprise to Go-Ape as we are an active family.
“Molly completed the course with us all, slower than she would have normally done, but she did have ‘flu like symptoms’... if only we had known about sepsis .
“My precious daughter passed away only a couple of hours of arriving at Leicester Royal Infirmary.”
Image: Loughborough Echo) Loughborough Echo)
Kym, who lives in Sawley, has purchased some "Could it be Sepsis" posters from the UK Sepsis Trust which she has hand delivered to GP surgeries throughout the area.
She said none of the ones she visited had relevant information about the potentially life-threatening condition on display.
The grieving mum said: “Every three seconds, someone in the world dies of Sepsis.
“In the UK alone 245,000 people are affected by Sepsis with at least 48,000 people losing their lives in Sepsis related illness every year. This is more than breast, bowel and prostrate cancer combined. Everyone has heard of these, yet not enough people are aware of Sepsis.
“Sepsis is known as the silent killer.
“It is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury.
“Normally our body fights infection - but sometimes, for reasons not yet understood, it attacks our body’s own organs and tissues. If it isn’t treated immediately, Sepsis can result in organ failure and death. Yet with early diagnosis, it can be treated with antibiotics.
“No GP surgery I visited had any information posters displayed on “Could it be Sepsis” which patients sitting in the waiting rooms could read to raise self awareness so when they went in to their appointment they could ask their GP the question ‘with how I’m feeling could it be Sepsis?’
“I hope distributing the posters where I can will raise awareness of Sepsis and save someone’s parent, grandparent, sibling, partner, best friend from going through the unimaginable, life changing, unbearable, heart-breaking pain of grief I have been through.”
The initial symptoms of sepsis look like flu, gastroenteritis or a chest infection, but if they become more severe - for example causing slurred speech or confusion, extreme pain or muscle pain, severe breathlessness - it is necessary to seek medical help.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Sam Quek: Cancelling the Olympics because of coronavirus is unthinkable for athletes

As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world , many are speculating as to whether the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed .
It may seem a no brainer .
But let me tell you something as a former Olympian .
Even if I was told there was a 100 per cent chance I would contract the virus , I would still want to go and compete in Japan this summer .
That may seem a ridiculous thing to say when the world is facing a global health crisis .
But I bet there are thousands of athletes preparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careers and thinking exactly the same .
I ’ ve played in multiple World Cups , won medals at the Commonwealth Games , won the European Championships and represented my country more than 125 times .
But I would have given up every cap , every medal , every moment of time on a hockey pitch for one single solitary match at the Olympics .
The idea that a virus could take away the moment that my life had been dedicated to would have literally broken me .
I would have felt like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 27 had been stolen away and a complete waste .
My sacrifice to reach the 2016 Games in Rio consumed 11 years of my life .
You miss family events like weddings , birthdays and even funerals .
You strain relationships .
You hamper your education and your future career prospects .
You trade them for an endless cycle of working your body to breaking point ; squeezing out every ounce of blood , sweat and tears - all in a high-risk gamble to achieve your sporting dream .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitor .
None of those who are due to compete in Tokyo will give up their Olympic dreams without a fight .
There would , though , have to be some conditions .
I would never be prepared to risk spreading the virus to anyone else who wasn ’ t willing to take the same risk as me .
That would therefore mean a closed-door Olympics with no spectators , with specialist transport to venues and a military style athletes ’ village .
However , I would be prepared to isolate myself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed the coronavirus test and shown no symptoms for the recommended isolation period , or longer .
I would be willing to sign a contract to that effect .
Cancelling the Olympics may seem like a no brainer for some , but for most of the athletes , it is unthinkable .

As a former Olympian I would have sacrificed every other achievement in hockey for one match at the Games - athletes won't give up on their dream without a fight
Cancelling the Olympics because of coronavirus is unthinkable for athletes
As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, many are speculating as to whether the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed.
It may seem a no brainer.
But let me tell you something as a former Olympian.
Even if I was told there was a 100 per cent chance I would contract the virus, I would still want to go and compete in Japan this summer.
That may seem a ridiculous thing to say when the world is facing a global health crisis. But I bet there are thousands of athletes preparing for the biggest moment of their sporting careers and thinking exactly the same.
Image: PA) PA)
I’ve played in multiple World Cups, won medals at the Commonwealth Games, won the European Championships and represented my country more than 125 times.
But I would have given up every cap, every medal, every moment of time on a hockey pitch for one single solitary match at the Olympics.
The idea that a virus could take away the moment that my life had been dedicated to would have literally broken me. I would have felt like my life from the age of 16 to 27 had been stolen away and a complete waste.
My sacrifice to reach the 2016 Games in Rio consumed 11 years of my life. You miss family events like weddings, birthdays and even funerals. You strain relationships. You hamper your education and your future career prospects.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
You trade them for an endless cycle of working your body to breaking point; squeezing out every ounce of blood, sweat and tears - all in a high-risk gamble to achieve your sporting dream.
I’m talking here from the perspective of a competitor. None of those who are due to compete in Tokyo will give up their Olympic dreams without a fight.
There would, though, have to be some conditions. I would never be prepared to risk spreading the virus to anyone else who wasn’t willing to take the same risk as me.
That would therefore mean a closed-door Olympics with no spectators, with specialist transport to venues and a military style athletes’ village.
However, I would be prepared to isolate myself in the athletes’ village until I had passed the coronavirus test and shown no symptoms for the recommended isolation period, or longer. I would be willing to sign a contract to that effect.
Cancelling the Olympics may seem like a no brainer for some, but for most of the athletes, it is unthinkable.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Celebs Go Dating's 'rude' Alison Hammond humiliates date by mocking his tooth gap

Alison Hammond made a hilarious first appearance on tonight 's Celebs Go Dating - but found herself in hot water with viewers .
The popular This Morning star explained that she had struggled to find a man because of her busy schedule and being a single mum .
Alison claimed she was looking for personality after falling in love with ugly men - and going out with beautiful men with the ugliest character .
So it came as a surprise when Alison was shown a picture of her first date and immediately criticised the gap in his teeth .
Alison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling it .
He looks like a nice person but straight away , I know it sounds really rude , I want to sort out this tooth situation .
I ’ d say , 'when will you get that sorted ? '
I do n't trust people with a gap . ''
On the date , Alison admitted that Simon , a fashion house director , was good looking and the tooth gap was `` not as bad in person '' .
But she said : `` I 'm trying to listen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really wish his two front teeth were connect in some way .
Alison then actually confronted Simon over his teeth and made an awkward confession .
She said : `` I ’ m going to be honest with you .
I have an issue with the gap in the truth . ''
Simon claimed it meant he was lucky and a fantastic lover .
Furious Celebs Go Dating viewers took to Twitter to blast Alison for mocking Simon 's teeth .
One viewer said : `` Alison hes going to be self @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a date , I feel so bad for him especially when you 're laughing about it on live tv with thousands watching .
Youre rude . ''
`` Is Alison Hammond serious going on about her dates gap in his front teeth ?
Imagine he turned round and started slagging her weight ?
If someone can ’ t fix it in 5 seconds don ’ t bring it up , '' added another .
A third agreed : `` Omg i can not believe that alison hammond said shes not into looks then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teeth ... .please thats rude '' '' I wish Alison Hammond wouldn ’ t be so judgmental about teeth !
But she does have a hearty laugh and is quite fun to her credit , '' said a fourth .
Simon struggled to remember where he recognised Alison from - with the presenter asking if he thought she was celebrity chef Rustie Lee .
Alison was not sure if there was a spark but was keen to give Simon a chance during a second dtae .
The pair said their goodbyes and Alison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheeky snog - telling him to `` dream on '' .
Could Simon be 'the one ' for Alison ?
*Celebs Go Dating airs on E4 at 9pm

ALISON HAMMOND MOCKS DATE'S 'GAP TEETH' AFTER CLAIMING SHE WAS ALL ABOUT PERSONALITY
ALISON HAMMOND MOCKS DATE'S 'GAP TEETH' AFTER CLAIMING SHE WAS ALL ABOUT PERSONALITY
Celebs Go Dating viewers have blasted Alison Hammond for claiming she does not care about looks before judging her date's appearance
Alison Hammond made a hilarious first appearance on tonight's Celebs Go Dating - but found herself in hot water with viewers.
The popular This Morning star explained that she had struggled to find a man because of her busy schedule and being a single mum.
Alison claimed she was looking for personality after falling in love with ugly men - and going out with beautiful men with the ugliest character.
So it came as a surprise when Alison was shown a picture of her first date and immediately criticised the gap in his teeth.
Alison said: "I’m not feeling it. He looks like a nice person but straight away, I know it sounds really rude, I want to sort out this tooth situation. I’d say, 'when will you get that sorted?' I don't trust people with a gap."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
On the date, Alison admitted that Simon, a fashion house director, was good looking and the tooth gap was "not as bad in person".
But she said: "I'm trying to listen to Simond talking about having a connection but I really wish his two front teeth were connect in some way.
She jokingly added: "Says Naomi Campbell."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Alison then actually confronted Simon over his teeth and made an awkward confession.
She said: "I’m going to be honest with you. I have an issue with the gap in the truth."
Simon claimed it meant he was lucky and a fantastic lover.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Furious Celebs Go Dating viewers took to Twitter to blast Alison for mocking Simon's teeth.
One viewer said: "Alison hes going to be self f***ing conscious now everytime he goes on a date, I feel so bad for him especially when you're laughing about it on live tv with thousands watching. Youre rude."
"Is Alison Hammond serious going on about her dates gap in his front teeth? Imagine he turned round and started slagging her weight? If someone can’t fix it in 5 seconds don’t bring it up," added another.
A third agreed: "Omg i cannot believe that alison hammond said shes not into looks then goes straight into hes gap in hes teeth ....please thats rude"
"I wish Alison Hammond wouldn’t be so judgmental about teeth! But she does have a hearty laugh and is quite fun to her credit," said a fourth.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Simon struggled to remember where he recognised Alison from - with the presenter asking if he thought she was celebrity chef Rustie Lee.
Alison was not sure if there was a spark but was keen to give Simon a chance during a second dtae.
The pair said their goodbyes and Alison accused Simon of going in for a cheeky snog - telling him to "dream on".
Could Simon be 'the one' for Alison?
*Celebs Go Dating airs on E4 at 9pm