thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Una Healy shares sexy selfie after ex-husband Ben Foden's grovelling apology

Una Healy shared a sizzling selfie on social media shortly after her ex husband Ben Foden issued a grovelling apology to the former Saturdays singer .
The 38-year-old songstress looked sensational as she snapped a picture of herself while expressing her excitement at getting back to the gym .
Her sexy shot came shortly after her ex husband , rugby ace Ben Foden , admitted that it was `` wrong '' for him to have cheated on Una .
Sharing the snap with her 643,000 Instagram followers , Una showed off her toned arms while modelling a green leopard print @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week ... .
going to get back into it full steam next week , '' Una told her fans .
The songstress received lots of compliments from her huge fan base on social media .
`` Stunning as always ! ''
penned one fan .
`` How are you so beautiful , '' wrote another .
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You look Amazing .
Xx . ''
Una and Ben called it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being married for six years .
The couple , who share daughter Aoife , eight , and son Tadhg , five , had been rocked by allegations that Ben had cheated .
On the day their divorce was finalised , Ben went on to marry US socialite Jackie Belanoff after only two weeks of dating .
The couple also recently welcomed their first child together .
Reflecting on her heartbreak , Una recently revealed that she found Ben 's swift second marriage a `` big shock . ''
Since their split , Ben @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about being unfaithful to his first wife but maintained they have now buried the hatchet for the sake of their children .
“ I hold my hands up and say , it was wrong , '' he said of his cheating .
“ We ’ re people who respect each other and we ’ ll always love each other because we have kids.
” Ben , who now lives in America with his wife and their four month old baby , maintained that it was the right decision to marry Jackie .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even come through until the morning of us getting married .
`` People will say I wasn ’ t very respectful in what I did , getting married to Jackie very quickly , but you can ’ t help the heart and we ’ ve got past it.
” Una went on to date David Breen for over a year , however the couple parted ways in March 2020 .
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UNA HEALY SAYS SHE WAS AT ROCK BOTTOM AFTER HER DIVORCE
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Una Healy looked sensational in her latest selfie as she mused about hitting the gym next week. The Saturdays songstress' latest snap came after her ex husband admitted he was 'wrong' to cheat on the star
Una Healy shared a sizzling selfie on social media shortly after her ex husband Ben Foden issued a grovelling apology to the former Saturdays singer.
The 38-year-old songstress looked sensational as she snapped a picture of herself while expressing her excitement at getting back to the gym.
Her sexy shot came shortly after her ex husband, rugby ace Ben Foden, admitted that it was "wrong" for him to have cheated on Una.
Sharing the snap with her 643,000 Instagram followers, Una showed off her toned arms while modelling a green leopard print dress.
"Missed the gym all week.... going to get back into it full steam next week," Una told her fans.
The songstress received lots of compliments from her huge fan base on social media.
"Stunning as always!" penned one fan.
"How are you so beautiful," wrote another.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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A third wrote: "Beautiful photo. You look Amazing. Xx."
Una and Ben called it quits on their relationship in 2018 after being married for six years.
The couple, who share daughter Aoife, eight, and son Tadhg, five, had been rocked by allegations that Ben had cheated.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On the day their divorce was finalised, Ben went on to marry US socialite Jackie Belanoff after only two weeks of dating.
The couple also recently welcomed their first child together.
Reflecting on her heartbreak, Una recently revealed that she found Ben's swift second marriage a "big shock."
Image: Dave Hogan/Getty Images) Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Since their split, Ben has also opened up about his regret about being unfaithful to his first wife but maintained they have now buried the hatchet for the sake of their children.
“I hold my hands up and say, it was wrong," he said of his cheating.
“We’re people who respect each other and we’ll always love each other because we have kids.”
Ben, who now lives in America with his wife and their four month old baby, maintained that it was the right decision to marry Jackie.
Image: Ben Foden/Instagram) Ben Foden/Instagram)
He added: “My final decree didn’t even come through until the morning of us getting married.
"People will say I wasn’t very respectful in what I did, getting married to Jackie very quickly, but you can’t help the heart and we’ve got past it.”
Una went on to date David Breen for over a year, however the couple parted ways in March 2020.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Covid test chaos due to Tories 'snubbing NHS experts in favour of private firms'

Coronavirus test chaos is due to the Government “ sidelining ” NHS labs in favour of failing private firms , say experts .
Researchers were told targets could have been hit had the full expertise of hospital pathology units been used .
Instead Health Secretary Matt Hancock put millions into firms without previous expertise and green staff .
Demand is four times higher than the number of tests available yet some MPs have condemned the testing scheme , operated by seven Lighthouse laboratories , as “ barely functional ” .
The Government is about to prop up testing with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DHL , for management and by recruiting hundreds of staff from consultancy firms .
Unite union , representing 7,000 experts in immunology , biochemistry , microbiology and virology , said NHS labs have been marginalised and under used .
A survey of its members found only 38 per cent of NHS labs have been working at full capacity and there is unhappiness at the Government ’ s snub of long-established NHS facilities .
One technician told the survey “ reagents ” , which identifies Covid , had been scarce as they were sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each of the country ’ s 105 district general hospital path labs could have processed 500-1,000 tests a day .
Larger hospitals could have handled up to three times as many .
Unite ’ s Ian Evans , said : “ Long-established NHS labs with a wealth of professional experience built up over decades appear to have been marginalised .
This has been a huge mistake.
” Schools were given ten emergency Covid kits at the start of term for kids who could not get to test centres .
But they are running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers .
The National Education Union Mary Bousted said testing a teacher may avoid mixing classes or struggling to get in supply staff .
She said school attendance is down from 97 per cent to 88 per cent as kids struggle to get tested .
In another example of testing chaos , the algorithm failed to identify the Isle of Wight as an island .
It sent Salisbury schoolgirl Olivia Wells , 14 , and parents Richard and Malene on a six-hour round trip to get Olivia tested there .
A Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to work around the clock to make sure that everyone who needs a test can get one.
” Lighthouse did not responded to requests for comment .

EXCLUSIVE: Researchers told testing targets could have been reached with full expertise of hospital pathology units - but instead Health Secretary Matt Hancock has poured millions into companies with no previous expertise
Coronavirus test chaos as Tories 'snub NHS experts for private firms and miss targets'
Coronavirus test chaos is due to the Government “sidelining” NHS labs in favour of failing private firms, say experts.
Researchers were told targets could have been hit had the full expertise of hospital pathology units been used.
Instead Health Secretary Matt Hancock put millions into firms without previous expertise and green staff.
Demand is four times higher than the number of tests available yet some MPs have condemned the testing scheme, operated by seven Lighthouse laboratories, as “barely functional”.
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
The Government is about to prop up testing with more private companies, such as Amazon or DHL, for management and by recruiting hundreds of staff from consultancy firms.
Unite union, representing 7,000 experts in immunology, biochemistry, microbiology and virology, said NHS labs have been marginalised and under used.
A survey of its members found only 38 per cent of NHS labs have been working at full capacity and there is unhappiness at the Government’s snub of long-established NHS facilities.
One technician told the survey “reagents”, which identifies Covid, had been scarce as they were sent to private labs.
Image: Richard Wells) Richard Wells)
Unite specialists estimate each of the country’s 105 district general hospital path labs could have processed 500-1,000 tests a day.
Larger hospitals could have handled up to three times as many.
Unite’s Ian Evans, said: “Long-established NHS labs with a wealth of professional experience built up over decades appear to have been marginalised. This has been a huge mistake.”
Schools were given ten emergency Covid kits at the start of term for kids who could not get to test centres.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But they are running out because they are being used on teachers.
The National Education Union Mary Bousted said testing a teacher may avoid mixing classes or struggling to get in supply staff.
She said school attendance is down from 97 per cent to 88 per cent as kids struggle to get tested.
In another example of testing chaos, the algorithm failed to identify the Isle of Wight as an island.
It sent Salisbury schoolgirl Olivia Wells, 14, and parents Richard and Malene on a six-hour round trip to get Olivia tested there.
Richard said: “It’s a complete b***s up.”
A Department of Health spokesman said: “We will continue to work around the clock to make sure that everyone who needs a test can get one.”
Lighthouse did not responded to requests for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--'Boris Johnson's incompetent Tories are treating the old with contempt'

Boris Johnson and his incompetent ministers just keep getting it wrong on our nation ’ s care homes .
They got it wrong from the start , never apologised , lied about putting a “ protective ring ” around the vulnerable and frail and then just kept on getting it wrong .
Shamelessly , they are now doing it again .
Care home leaders have delivered a stark warning that a second deadly wave of infections could be about to pick off residents too frail to fight it .
Unless the Government – which will one day be called to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first round – does something to stop it .
Johnson says they will , just as the green light is given for Covid-bearing hospital patients to be let back into care homes .
In unstated recognition of the failure to protect staff with adequate supplies of PPE , the Government has coughed up to pay for all staff to have supplies .
But the promises behind the Winter Action Plan for care homes have been branded hollow by care industry leaders .
Under the plan , staff should be tested weekly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put forward five months ago .
After failing to implement it , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has the audacity now to hype it as new .
Just as with the shambles of test and trace , Johnson and his cohorts can not be trusted .
Without an efficiently thorough testing regime in every care home there is the danger of another Covid cull of loved ones .
To add a cruel twist , relatives ’ visits will be banned until the dying minutes .
This is a Government beyond redemption .
Katie Piper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of faith .
She has overcome the trauma and horrific injuries suffered in a shocking and disfiguring acid attack 12 years ago .
Her brave resilience and determination have landed the role of presenter on the BBC ’ s revered Songs of Praise .
She will bring some much-needed glam to the fusty proceedings .
She says it was God ’ s calling .
We say , praise the Lord .

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Without an efficiently thorough testing regime in every care home there is the danger of another Covid cull of loved ones with a second wave of deadly infections
Voice of the People: Boris Johnson's incompetent Tories treat the old with contempt
Boris Johnson and his incompetent ministers just keep getting it wrong on our nation’s care homes.
They got it wrong from the start, never apologised, lied about putting a “protective ring” around the vulnerable and frail and then just kept on getting it wrong.
Shamelessly, they are now doing it again.
Care home leaders have delivered a stark warning that a second deadly wave of infections could be about to pick off residents too frail to fight it.
Unless the Government – which will one day be called to account for the 15,000-plus Covid deaths in the first round – does something to stop it.
Image: PA) PA)
Johnson says they will, just as the green light is given for Covid-bearing hospital patients to be let back into care homes.
In unstated recognition of the failure to protect staff with adequate supplies of PPE, the Government has coughed up to pay for all staff to have supplies.
But the promises behind the Winter Action Plan for care homes have been branded hollow by care industry leaders.
Under the plan, staff should be tested weekly and residents monthly.
That was first one put forward five months ago.
After failing to implement it, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has the audacity now to hype it as new.
Just as with the shambles of test and trace, Johnson and his cohorts cannot be trusted.
Without an efficiently thorough testing regime in every care home there is the danger of another Covid cull of loved ones.
To add a cruel twist, relatives’ visits will be banned until the dying minutes.
This is a Government beyond redemption.
Praise be to Katie
Image: Dan Kennedy) Dan Kennedy)
Katie Piper is an inspiring testament to the power of faith.
She has overcome the trauma and horrific injuries suffered in a shocking and disfiguring acid attack 12 years ago.
Her brave resilience and determination have landed the role of presenter on the BBC’s revered Songs of Praise. She will bring some much-needed glam to the fusty proceedings.
She says it was God’s calling.
We say, praise the Lord.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Dele Alli told what he must do to save Tottenham career under Jose Mourinho

Dele Alli has been urged to adapt his game to save his Tottenham career under Jose Mourinho .
That 's the message from Glenn Hoddle , who knows all about life as Tottenham 's creative hub after 490 games for the club in a Spurs career spanning twelve years .
Hoddle is a big fan of Dele Alli and insists he 's not lost his way at Spurs .
But with the arrival of club icon Gareth Bale , Alli is facing a crossroads moment with Hoddle accepting there are still significant flaws in the England star 's all-round game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still is .
He ’ s 24 but we think because he ’ s been around so much that he ’ s 27 or 28 and in the peak of his career but he ’ s not , he ’ s still learning .
“ He ’ s not lost his way , every player goes through this but the way Spurs are looking to play at the moment doesn ’ t quite suit him '' says BT pundit Hoddle .
“ When Mauricio Pochettino had the team , they had possession , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crosses in and possession in wide areas so Dele could time his runs into the box .
“ Playing on the counter , you haven ’ t got a chance to time it , you have to go from a deep position .
I ’ m not sure that suits him .
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“ He and Jose have to talk about it and he needs to adjust his game .
He struggles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the best midfield attacking players you will ever see .
“ He will have to keep the ball better , play simple and look to break quickly .
Downing tools or moving on would be a cop out .
“ Don ’ t down tools , pick up your tools and add to them .
Become a better player in a different way and I think that ’ s what he will do .
“ The manager picks the teams and the way you are going to play .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is capable of that .
“ He has got to tell himself “ I am a goal machine ” and get in the box and he will score goals .
He ’ s proved that when he was younger.
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Alli was hauled off at half-time in Spurs' 1-0 defeat to Everton on the opening weekend - but club icon Glenn Hoddle insists the 24-year-old has "not lost his way"
Dele Alli told what he must do to save Tottenham career under Jose Mourinho
Dele Alli has been urged to adapt his game to save his Tottenham career under Jose Mourinho.
That's the message from Glenn Hoddle, who knows all about life as Tottenham's creative hub after 490 games for the club in a Spurs career spanning twelve years.
Hoddle is a big fan of Dele Alli and insists he's not lost his way at Spurs.
But with the arrival of club icon Gareth Bale, Alli is facing a crossroads moment with Hoddle accepting there are still significant flaws in the England star's all-round game.
“We forget how young he still is. He’s 24 but we think because he’s been around so much that he’s 27 or 28 and in the peak of his career but he’s not, he’s still learning.
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“He’s not lost his way, every player goes through this but the way Spurs are looking to play at the moment doesn’t quite suit him" says BT pundit Hoddle.
“When Mauricio Pochettino had the team, they had possession, pressed high up the pitch, got crosses in and possession in wide areas so Dele could time his runs into the box.
“Playing on the counter, you haven’t got a chance to time it, you have to go from a deep position. I’m not sure that suits him.
Can Alli return to his best form at Spurs? Have your say here.
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“He and Jose have to talk about it and he needs to adjust his game. He struggles to retain the ball enough but he is one of the best midfield attacking players you will ever see.
“He will have to keep the ball better, play simple and look to break quickly. Downing tools or moving on would be a cop out.
“Don’t down tools, pick up your tools and add to them. Become a better player in a different way and I think that’s what he will do.
“The manager picks the teams and the way you are going to play. You have to adjust and I think he is capable of that.
“He has got to tell himself “I am a goal machine” and get in the box and he will score goals. He’s proved that when he was younger.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Jurgen Klopp labels Mo Salah "greedy" as he explains his secret to success

Jurgen Klopp has revealed Mo Salah ’ s stellar career has gone into orbit because he ’ s been “ greedy ” to be the best .
Egyptian strike-king Salah is closing in on 100 Liverpool goals as he returns to former club Chelsea today in red-hot form after an opening day match-winning hat-trick against Leeds .
Salah ’ s not stopped scoring since the day he walked into Anfield from Roma and posted 44 goals in his first season .
Klopp reckons some players might have lit a cigar after that kind of entrance .
But Salah remains successful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s taken ownership of his potential – and refuses to take his foot off the gas .
And while he ’ s amazed at Salah ’ s 97 goals in just three seasons at Anfield – Ian Rush territory - Klopp isn ’ t at all surprised how his 28-year-old striker still stays at the top .
“ First and foremost that ’ s down to Mo not me .
He deserves credit for that .
A lot of things we do as a team help him be the player he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he knows that ” says the Kop boss .
“ But apart from that you have to have a specific personality to invest so much in your career and by the way , he ’ s not the only one doing that in our squad .
“ When you score 44 goals in your first season quite a few players would say ‘ okay , that was nice ’ and now let ’ s think about other things .
“ Like how we can make life even more beautiful ?
Not life on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life – but Mo is exactly the opposite .
“ He stayed greedy .
He stayed very determined .
His work rate around the games is exceptional .
So he is super-professional .
“ That ’ s the truth and if you would write a book about how to stay successful , the training and the things he is doing in the game – that ’ s one key .
“ All players do what you tell them but it ’ s about how important you see it yourself and that gives you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff .
“ You want to be on top of your own potential and that ’ s what he wants .
“ Where do you go , where do you find a striker who has played four years for a club having these kind of numbers ?
There are not a lot in the world in this moment .
“ The numbers are just incredible .
That ’ s true and I was really happy with him for the Leeds game .
“ If you didn ’ t see the it you might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay , that ’ s nice ’ .
But if you did see it it was a three goal performance even more .
A good start and long may it continue.
” Salah ’ s being helped in his drive for glory by the friendly competitive rivalry of fellow strikers Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino .
And although former star and TV pundit Jamie Carragher suggested Salah may be under-appreciated by some Kop fans , Klopp doesn ’ t agree .
“ I think the Liverpool supporters know exactly what we have with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the public actually sees Mo Salah , they may have different views than me but I don ’ t see that .
“ Like everyone else here we expect that he works his socks off in each session .
But that doesn ’ t mean we don ’ t appreciate 100 % what we have from him and that ’ s exactly the same with the other players .
“ We expect them to do their best and that ’ s what they deliver .
Sometimes they score and sometimes not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ together is that they constantly push each other and their appreciation between each other couldn ’ t be bigger .
They like playing together and really respect each other.
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Salah hasn't stopped scoring since the day he walked into Anfield. Klopp reckons some players might have lit a cigar after that kind of entrance, but not the Egyptian
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Mo Salah’s stellar career has gone into orbit because he’s been “greedy” to be the best.
Egyptian strike-king Salah is closing in on 100 Liverpool goals as he returns to former club Chelsea today in red-hot form after an opening day match-winning hat-trick against Leeds.
Salah’s not stopped scoring since the day he walked into Anfield from Roma and posted 44 goals in his first season.
Klopp reckons some players might have lit a cigar after that kind of entrance.
But Salah remains successful, says the German, because he’s taken ownership of his potential – and refuses to take his foot off the gas.
And while he’s amazed at Salah’s 97 goals in just three seasons at Anfield – Ian Rush territory - Klopp isn’t at all surprised how his 28-year-old striker still stays at the top.
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“First and foremost that’s down to Mo not me. He deserves credit for that. A lot of things we do as a team help him be the player he can be, that’s true and he knows that” says the Kop boss.
“But apart from that you have to have a specific personality to invest so much in your career and by the way, he’s not the only one doing that in our squad.
“When you score 44 goals in your first season quite a few players would say ‘okay, that was nice’ and now let’s think about other things.
“Like how we can make life even more beautiful ? Not life on the pitch but the other parts of life – but Mo is exactly the opposite.
“He stayed greedy. He stayed very determined. His work rate around the games is exceptional. So he is super-professional.
“That’s the truth and if you would write a book about how to stay successful, the training and the things he is doing in the game – that’s one key.
“All players do what you tell them but it’s about how important you see it yourself and that gives you a completely different mindset on all the stuff.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“You want to be on top of your own potential and that’s what he wants.
“Where do you go, where do you find a striker who has played four years for a club having these kind of numbers? There are not a lot in the world in this moment.
“The numbers are just incredible. That’s true and I was really happy with him for the Leeds game.
“If you didn’t see the it you might think two penalties and a goal ‘okay, that’s nice’. But if you did see it it was a three goal performance even more. A good start and long may it continue.”
Salah’s being helped in his drive for glory by the friendly competitive rivalry of fellow strikers Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
And although former star and TV pundit Jamie Carragher suggested Salah may be under-appreciated by some Kop fans, Klopp doesn’t agree.
“I think the Liverpool supporters know exactly what we have with Salah. I don’t know how the public actually sees Mo Salah, they may have different views than me but I don’t see that.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Like everyone else here we expect that he works his socks off in each session. But that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate 100% what we have from him and that’s exactly the same with the other players.
“We expect them to do their best and that’s what they deliver. Sometimes they score and sometimes not.
“But the story this team wrote together is that they constantly push each other and their appreciation between each other couldn’t be bigger. They like playing together and really respect each other.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Oxlade-Chamberlain emerges as target for Wolves after latest Liverpool arrivals

Wolves are eyeing an ambitious move for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain .
The Reds ’ capture of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich is likely to push Oxlade-Chamberlain further down the pecking order at Anfield .
And Wolves hope to take advantage by convincing them there is a deal to be done .
Oxlade-Chamberlain made 30 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League last season to help his club become champions for the first time in 30 years .
But he struggled to hold down a place in the starting line-up and following Thiago ’ s arrival he will find those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by .
Liverpool will want to recoup as much of the £25million they paid to take him from Arsenal in 2017 as possible if they are to sell the 27-year-old .
He has missed the start of the season after injuring a knee during the club ’ s pre-season trip to Austria .
Wolves have already bought one player from Liverpool to Molineux this transfer window , confirming the £9million signing of Ki-Jana Hoever on Saturday .
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Hoever picked up UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup winners ' medals with the club but leaves in search of more frequent first-team opportunities .
Meanwhile , Diogo Jota has moved in the opposite direction , for a fee which could rise to £45million .
After a successful loan spell in the west Midlands , Nuno Espirito Santo permanently signed Jota from Atletico Madrid in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League goals and will provide backup for Liverpool 's established front three of Sadio Mane , Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino .
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Oxlade-Chamberlain is likely to fall further down the midfield pecking order at Anfield after the arrival of Thiago Alcantara - and Wolves are ready to pounce for the 27-year-old
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain emerges as target for Wolves after latest Liverpool arrivals
Wolves are eyeing an ambitious move for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The Reds’ capture of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich is likely to push Oxlade-Chamberlain further down the pecking order at Anfield.
And Wolves hope to take advantage by convincing them there is a deal to be done.
Oxlade-Chamberlain made 30 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League last season to help his club become champions for the first time in 30 years.
But he struggled to hold down a place in the starting line-up and following Thiago’s arrival he will find those kinds of opportunities even harder to come by.
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Liverpool will want to recoup as much of the £25million they paid to take him from Arsenal in 2017 as possible if they are to sell the 27-year-old.
He has missed the start of the season after injuring a knee during the club’s pre-season trip to Austria.
Wolves have already bought one player from Liverpool to Molineux this transfer window, confirming the £9million signing of Ki-Jana Hoever on Saturday.
Would Oxlade-Chamberlain be a shrewd signing by Nuno Espirito Santo? Have your say here.
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The 18-year-old defender made four senior appearances for the Reds and scored in last season's Carabao Cup win over Milton Keynes Dons.
Hoever picked up UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup winners' medals with the club but leaves in search of more frequent first-team opportunities.
Meanwhile, Diogo Jota has moved in the opposite direction, for a fee which could rise to £45million.
After a successful loan spell in the west Midlands, Nuno Espirito Santo permanently signed Jota from Atletico Madrid in 2018.
The Portugal international has scored 16 Premier League goals and will provide backup for Liverpool's established front three of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Sergio Romero nears Man Utd exit with Valencia keen to make transfer happen

Sergio Romero could be on the way out of Old Trafford – with Valencia pushing to end his stay at Manchester United .
The Spanish side are believed to have contacted United and are willing to pay around £6 million for the 33-year-old Argentinian who faces slipping down the pecking order to number three after the return of Dean Henderson who is seen as United 's future number one .
Romero has been number two to David De Gea for the past five years since his arrival on a free transfer from Italian side Sampdoria in 2015 .
The South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games for United in his time at the club , accepting his chances would be few and far between as he played an understudy role to De Gea .
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Romero - on a reported £65,000-a-week – was content to stay at United on the understanding he 'd be the club 's cup goalkeeper outside of Premier League and Champions League games .
But it 's believed he felt aggrieved by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's decision to go with De Gea for the FA Cup semi-final against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seville .
The 96-cap Argentinian international has a year left on his current contract and with Henderson back from two loan spells at Sheffield United Solskjaer accepts Romero wants to move on .
Valencia are understood to have registered their interest with United and Romero with the Spaniards hoping a deal can be done amid reports that AC Milan have also checked on the Old Trafford keeper .
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EXCLUSIVE: Valencia are believed to have contacted United and are willing to pay around £6m for the 33-year-old Argentinian, who has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford
Sergio Romero could be on the way out of Old Trafford – with Valencia pushing to end his stay at Manchester United.
The Spanish side are believed to have contacted United and are willing to pay around £6 million for the 33-year-old Argentinian who faces slipping down the pecking order to number three after the return of Dean Henderson who is seen as United's future number one.
Romero has been number two to David De Gea for the past five years since his arrival on a free transfer from Italian side Sampdoria in 2015.
The South American star has played only seven League games for United in his time at the club, accepting his chances would be few and far between as he played an understudy role to De Gea.
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Romero - on a reported £65,000-a-week – was content to stay at United on the understanding he'd be the club's cup goalkeeper outside of Premier League and Champions League games.
But it's believed he felt aggrieved by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to go with De Gea for the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea and the Europa League semi-final against Seville.
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The 96-cap Argentinian international has a year left on his current contract and with Henderson back from two loan spells at Sheffield United Solskjaer accepts Romero wants to move on.
Valencia are understood to have registered their interest with United and Romero with the Spaniards hoping a deal can be done amid reports that AC Milan have also checked on the Old Trafford keeper.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-20--PSG 'make move' for Dele Alli over transfer with Tottenham future in doubt

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly opened talks with Tottenham regarding a potential transfer for Dele Alli .
The forward was left out of Tottenham 's squad for the trip to Southampton on Sunday sparking fresh doubts over his future at the club .
Alli was hauled off at half-time during Spurs ' defeat to Everton last week and did not travel to Bulgaria for the Europa League clash with Lokomotiv Plovdiv in midweek .
His omission from the fixture at St. Marys has raised further questions over his relationship with boss Jose Mourinho amid rumours of a rift .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of capitalising on the situation by snapping up Alli before the window slams shut .
There is a possibility the French champions could approach Spurs about an initial loan to include an option to buy the England ace next summer .
Tottenham have just struck a deal to bring Gareth Bale to the club for the whole of this campaign which could now free up Alli to move elsewhere .
Alli was reported to have been discussed in negotiations between Madrid and Tottenham .
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PSG are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , while Inter Milan are also interested in taking him on loan .
The 24-year-old appears to have fallen out of favour with Mourinho , who instead opted to hand outcast Tanguy Ndombele a fresh chance in midfield alongside Giovani Lo Celso and new boy Pierre-Emerick Hojbjerg .
Mourinho 's issues with Alli came to light in the recently released Amazon documentary All Or Nothing , where he criticised his player of being `` lazy '' .
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Speaking in his post-match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hinted Alli had not applied himself on the pitch while questioning the mentality of some of his stars .
`` We were lazy in our pressing , '' Mourinho said .
`` That is a consequence of bad fitness , bad pre-season .
Some players did n't even have a pre-season .
`` Some players had a wrong state of mind .
I do n't want to speak about it - I 'm not sure about it . ''
Alli is on a long-term contract at Spurs worth £100,000 per week and PSG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be possible .
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Alli did not make the trip to Southampton on Sunday after being left out of Tottenham's squad by boss Jose Mourinho casting further doubt over his future at the club
PSG 'make move' for Dele Alli over transfer with Tottenham future in doubt
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly opened talks with Tottenham regarding a potential transfer for Dele Alli.
The forward was left out of Tottenham's squad for the trip to Southampton on Sunday sparking fresh doubts over his future at the club.
Alli was hauled off at half-time during Spurs' defeat to Everton last week and did not travel to Bulgaria for the Europa League clash with Lokomotiv Plovdiv in midweek.
His omission from the fixture at St. Marys has raised further questions over his relationship with boss Jose Mourinho amid rumours of a rift.
According to The Telegraph , PSG are now hopeful of capitalising on the situation by snapping up Alli before the window slams shut.
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There is a possibility the French champions could approach Spurs about an initial loan to include an option to buy the England ace next summer.
Tottenham have just struck a deal to bring Gareth Bale to the club for the whole of this campaign which could now free up Alli to move elsewhere.
Alli was reported to have been discussed in negotiations between Madrid and Tottenham.
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PSG are the leading candidates to secure his services though, while Inter Milan are also interested in taking him on loan.
The 24-year-old appears to have fallen out of favour with Mourinho, who instead opted to hand outcast Tanguy Ndombele a fresh chance in midfield alongside Giovani Lo Celso and new boy Pierre-Emerick Hojbjerg.
Mourinho's issues with Alli came to light in the recently released Amazon documentary All Or Nothing, where he criticised his player of being "lazy".
Should Tottenham sell Dele Alli? Have your say below.
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Speaking in his post-match comments following the Everton defeat Mourinho again hinted Alli had not applied himself on the pitch while questioning the mentality of some of his stars.
"We were lazy in our pressing," Mourinho said. "That is a consequence of bad fitness, bad pre-season. Some players didn't even have a pre-season.
"Some players had a wrong state of mind. I don't want to speak about it - I'm not sure about it."
Alli is on a long-term contract at Spurs worth £100,000 per week and PSG have been given signals that a deal could be possible.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Richard Keys cashing in on infamous 'smash it' remark that cost Sky Sports job

Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys is using a remark which cost him his job with the broadcasters in 2011 to sell personalised videos online .
The 63-year-old , who now works for BeIN Sports , presented coverage of Sky Sports ' Premier League coverage for nearly 20 years .
But he quit following huge pressure after he was picked up on cameras asking pundit Jamie Redknapp `` Did you smash it ? ''
with reference to his ex-girlfriend .
But despite apologising for the comments at the time , he is now appearing to attempt to make money from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video-sharing website Cameo .
His blog on the site states : `` Richard Keys , sports presenter .
Let 's 'smash it ' together and have a bit of banter . ''
As well as the comment to Redknapp , Keys and his co-presenter Andy Gray were heard making derogatory comments about female assistant referee Sian Massey .
After he left the role Keys said sorry in an interview on talkSPORT , but insisted he meant no harm by the comments .
`` Our prehistoric banter is not acceptable in a modern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` We got it wrong .
We failed to change while everything was changing about us .
`` I made it an official apology which Sian accepted .
She and I enjoyed some banter together .
We left on very good terms .
`` I can ’ t tell you any more about the conversation beyond saying she was in good spirits and I expressed my disappointment that Andy and I in misguidedly having a little fun , had got it wrong .
`` There is no excuse anywhere for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else ’ s ability to do a job because they are male or female .
It was wrong . ''

The 63-year-old left his role at the broadcasting giants in 2011 following a comment he made off-air to Jamie Redknapp
Richard Keys cashing in on infamous 'smash it' remark that cost him Sky Sports career
Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys is using a remark which cost him his job with the broadcasters in 2011 to flog personalised videos online.
The 63-year-old, who now works for BeIN Sports, presented coverage of Sky Sports' Premier League coverage for nearly 20 years.
But he quit following huge pressure after he was picked up on cameras asking pundit Jamie Redknapp "Did you smash it?" with reference to his ex-girlfriend.
His blog on the site states: "Richard Keys, sports presenter. Let's 'smash it' together and have a bit of banter."
Image: Cameo) Cameo)
Keys denies making money from Cameo however, stating on social media: "In the interests of accuracy, a concept forgotten by our Press. For 48h I agreed to work with Cameo but quickly changed my mind as I didnt like the concept. Never charged for a video message. Nor will I. Sorry. This story is wrong. And 12 mths out of date."
As well as the comment to Redknapp, Keys and his co-presenter Andy Gray were heard making derogatory comments about female assistant referee Sian Massey.
After he left the role Keys said sorry in an interview on talkSPORT, but insisted he meant no harm by the comments.
"Our prehistoric banter is not acceptable in a modern world and I accept that,” he said. "We got it wrong. We failed to change while everything was changing about us.
Image: Cameo) Cameo)
"I made it an official apology which Sian accepted. She and I enjoyed some banter together. We left on very good terms.
"I can’t tell you any more about the conversation beyond saying she was in good spirits and I expressed my disappointment that Andy and I in misguidedly having a little fun, had got it wrong.
"There is no excuse anywhere for anybody to make a judgement on someone else’s ability to do a job because they are male or female. It was wrong."


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--McDonald's worker shares behind the scenes look at how they make food so fast

Have you ever wondered how staff at McDonald 's make your food so quickly ?
You place your order , pay and within a few seconds burgers and fries start appearing in front of you - like magic !
Sadly , it 's not actually a wave of a wand that gets the job done .
A TikTok user named @ iamfreddym has shared a behind the scenes look at how some of the food is prepared .
In a video he showed how quick it was for staff to whip up a sausage and egg McMuffin , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheese , a sausage patty and an egg .
It all seems to come down to organisation , as each ingredient is cooked and ready to go and staff know exactly where to find what they need .
The McDonald 's employee simply retrieves each item from a different section of the cooker , using tongs ( different ones for each item ) and stacks them one on top of the other .
Once the breakfast sandwich is complete , they wrap the whole thing up in paper and slide it down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has gone viral on social media , being viewed over 311,000 times .
More than 3,800 people have liked the clip with dozens commenting on it .
One person said : `` And this is why McDonald 's is faster than Burger King .
I worked at both and McDonald 's is faster . ''
Another thought the video was `` pretty satisfying '' to watch .
This comes after a different McDonald 's employee revealed what it really means if a member of staff tells you the ice cream machine is broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the machines are n't usually broken , the staff probably just ca n't be bothered to clean them .
Back in October , Twitter user @ will_doyle posted : `` Btw , I used to work in McDonalds .
The ice cream machine was never broke , it just takes three hours to clean so we used to say it was broke so we did n't have to serve you lot .
Cheers . ''
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This is when a person should never eat at McDonald's
This is when a person should never eat at McDonald's
A TikTok user has been sharing a behind the scenes look at what it's like to work in McDonald's and a recent video shows how staff prepare orders so quickly
McDonald's worker shares behind the scenes look at how they make food so fast
Have you ever wondered how staff at McDonald's make your food so quickly?
You place your order, pay and within a few seconds burgers and fries start appearing in front of you - like magic!
Sadly, it's not actually a wave of a wand that gets the job done.
A TikTok user named @iamfreddym has shared a behind the scenes look at how some of the food is prepared.
In a video he showed how quick it was for staff to whip up a sausage and egg McMuffin, which is made up of an English muffin, cheese, a sausage patty and an egg.
It all seems to come down to organisation, as each ingredient is cooked and ready to go and staff know exactly where to find what they need.
The McDonald's employee simply retrieves each item from a different section of the cooker, using tongs (different ones for each item) and stacks them one on top of the other.
Once the breakfast sandwich is complete, they wrap the whole thing up in paper and slide it down the counter to their colleague.
Easy peasy!
The video has gone viral on social media, being viewed over 311,000 times.
More than 3,800 people have liked the clip with dozens commenting on it.
One person said: "And this is why McDonald's is faster than Burger King. I worked at both and McDonald's is faster."
Another thought the video was "pretty satisfying" to watch.
Someone else wrote: "Explains a lot."
A fourth added: "Looks good!"
This comes after a different McDonald's employee revealed what it really means if a member of staff tells you the ice cream machine is broken.
According to the former worker, the machines aren't usually broken, the staff probably just can't be bothered to clean them.
Back in October, Twitter user @will_doyle posted: "Btw, I used to work in McDonalds. The ice cream machine was never broke, it just takes three hours to clean so we used to say it was broke so we didn't have to serve you lot. Cheers."
Do you have a McDonald's story to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Alesha Dixon applauded for upsetting racist viewers by wearing BLM chain on BGT

Alesha Dixon has been applauded by fans for upsetting 'racists ' after she was spotted wearing a Black Lives Matter necklace on Britain ’ s Got Talent on Saturday night .
The 41-year-old judge made a subtle clap back at the thousands who complained to Ofcom about the show over last week .
Wearing a ruffled , lemon off-the-shoulder gown , Alesha looked stunning as she paired it with a beautiful gold necklace which referenced Black Lives Matter with the letters BLM .
The mum-of two decided to let her outfit speak for itself as she responded to the 24,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diversity 's BLM-inspired performance .
The routine came after protests swept the globe demanding justice and racial equality after George Floyd died as a white US police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds during his arrest .
Diversity ’ s incredible performance was inspired by Floyd ’ s death and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed , as well as other major news events of the last nine months .
Fans have applauded mixed-race Alesha for standing by Ashley and his bandmates by donning the accessory and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star .
“ If @ AleshaOfficial wearing a BLM necklace offends you then you are a racist and part of the problem , ” one fan tweeted .
“ I literally loooove that Alesha Dixon wore a BLM necklace on BGT tonight after the Ofcom complaints , ” another added .
Her accessory choice has been labelled a “ power move ” by her adoring supporters .
“ Alesha Dixon wearing a BLM necklace is such a power move and I am HERE for it , ” one person wrote .
Acclaim for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full support of Diversity this weekend over the complaints .
The channel printed full-page adverts in all national newspapers on Saturday , in absolute support of Ashley Banjo ’ s group ’ s performance .
The ad featured a photo from Diversity ’ s performance , which the broadcaster captioned : “ We are changed by what we see .
Just as we are changed when we are seen.
” Towards the bottom of the image , a message read : “ ITV .
Stand with Diversity .
”

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Fans have heaped praise on judge Alesha Dixon for the statement accessory as she wore in support of Black Lives Matter during Saturday night's live semi-final
Alesha Dixon applauded for 'upsetting racists' by wearing BLM chain on BGT
Alesha Dixon has been applauded by fans for upsetting 'racists' after she was spotted wearing a Black Lives Matter necklace on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night.
The 41-year-old judge made a subtle clap back at the thousands who complained to Ofcom about the show over last week.
Wearing a ruffled, lemon off-the-shoulder gown, Alesha looked stunning as she paired it with a beautiful gold necklace which referenced Black Lives Matter with the letters BLM.
The mum-of two decided to let her outfit speak for itself as she responded to the 24,500 who had complained to the watchdog about Diversity's BLM-inspired performance.
Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock) Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock)
The routine came after protests swept the globe demanding justice and racial equality after George Floyd died as a white US police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds during his arrest.
Diversity’s incredible performance was inspired by Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed, as well as other major news events of the last nine months.
Fans have applauded mixed-race Alesha for standing by Ashley and his bandmates by donning the accessory and flooded social media with praise for the star.
“If @AleshaOfficial wearing a BLM necklace offends you then you are a racist and part of the problem,” one fan tweeted.
Image: ITV) ITV)
“I literally loooove that Alesha Dixon wore a BLM necklace on BGT tonight after the Ofcom complaints,” another added.
Her accessory choice has been labelled a “power move” by her adoring supporters.
“Alesha Dixon wearing a BLM necklace is such a power move and I am HERE for it,” one person wrote.
“Queen Alesha Dixon making racists mad by wearing a blm necklace,” another praised.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Acclaim for Alesha comes after ITV came out in full support of Diversity this weekend over the complaints.
The channel printed full-page adverts in all national newspapers on Saturday, in absolute support of Ashley Banjo’s group’s performance.
The ad featured a photo from Diversity’s performance, which the broadcaster captioned: “We are changed by what we see. Just as we are changed when we are seen.”
Towards the bottom of the image, a message read: “ITV. Stand with Diversity.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Aston Villa team news as Smith prepares to dish out debuts vs Sheffield United

Aston Villa 's summer spending after beating the drop has generated plenty of excitement ahead of the visit of Sheffield United .
New boys keeper Emiliano Martinez , right-back Matty Cash and record £28million striker Ollie Watkins are in line for their League debuts against the Blades .
They have been part of a £75m spree with Lyon 's Bertrand Traore the latest recruit and maybe another striker on the way too .
Villa finished the season in fine style last term to stay up on the final day with eight points from their last four games .
They will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a short summer break .
Boss Dean Smith expects to have a strong squad to chose from with just three confirmed absentees .
The Belgium defender , signed last summer for £7.2m from Reims , will be absent with a thigh strain .
The centre-back,26 , did not feature for Villa after lockdown as Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa emerged as Smith 's preferred defensive choice in a successful partnership .
There is no sign of the defender getting another look in any time soon as he has a knock .
Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thigh strain at the moment.
” The keeper injured his ACL on New Year 's Day in a 2-1 win at Burnley .
He missed the rest of the season but is closing in on a return to the first team squad .
Boss Smith believes the star should be fit again on October 17 away at Leicester for the club 's fourth Premier League game .
But Heaton , capped three times by England , is likely to be on the bench after Villa paid £20m for Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ move quickly for another goalkeeper but I also kept Tom Heaton in the loop with what we were doing and kept him informed .
`` The estimate is that he 'll miss the first three games but he 's still not training yet and I could n't take the risk of a 34-year-old coming back from an ACL injury returning on that date that we all expect him too.
” Villa paid £22million to Club Brugge last summer for the Brazilian striker after promotion .
He scored six goals in 22 games but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Day at Burnley in a 2-1 win he scored in .
The star admits he broke down in tears following the injury which required surgery and rehabilitation back in his native Brazil .
Now Smith has admitted Villa fans are unlikely to see the forward back in action until 2021 .
He said : “ We believed it was going to be a 12-month injury .
“ Nothing has told us otherwise yet .
“ The swelling has gone down on his knee now but it was quite a bad injury he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with us but is not back training in any shape or form .
“ He is getting full range into it and hopefully he will be back as soon as possible.
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Villa entertain Sheffield United in the Premier League on Monday with boss Smith expected to start Ollie Watkins, Matty Cash and Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa team news as Dean Smith prepares to dish out debuts vs Sheffield United
Aston Villa's summer spending after beating the drop has generated plenty of excitement ahead of the visit of Sheffield United.
New boys keeper Emiliano Martinez, right-back Matty Cash and record £28million striker Ollie Watkins are in line for their League debuts against the Blades.
They have been part of a £75m spree with Lyon's Bertrand Traore the latest recruit and maybe another striker on the way too.
Villa finished the season in fine style last term to stay up on the final day with eight points from their last four games.
They will be looking to keep that momentum going after a short summer break.
Boss Dean Smith expects to have a strong squad to chose from with just three confirmed absentees.
Bjorn Engels (thigh)
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
The Belgium defender, signed last summer for £7.2m from Reims, will be absent with a thigh strain.
The centre-back,26, did not feature for Villa after lockdown as Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa emerged as Smith's preferred defensive choice in a successful partnership.
There is no sign of the defender getting another look in any time soon as he has a knock.
Smith said: “He has a slight thigh strain at the moment.”
Tom Heaton (knee)
Image: 2020 Getty Images) 2020 Getty Images)
The keeper injured his ACL on New Year's Day in a 2-1 win at Burnley.
He missed the rest of the season but is closing in on a return to the first team squad.
Boss Smith believes the star should be fit again on October 17 away at Leicester for the club's fourth Premier League game.
But Heaton, capped three times by England, is likely to be on the bench after Villa paid £20m for Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal.
Smith said: “We decided to move quickly for another goalkeeper but I also kept Tom Heaton in the loop with what we were doing and kept him informed.
"The estimate is that he'll miss the first three games but he's still not training yet and I couldn't take the risk of a 34-year-old coming back from an ACL injury returning on that date that we all expect him too.”
Wesley (knee)
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Villa paid £22million to Club Brugge last summer for the Brazilian striker after promotion.
He scored six goals in 22 games but badly injured his knee on New Year's Day at Burnley in a 2-1 win he scored in.
The star admits he broke down in tears following the injury which required surgery and rehabilitation back in his native Brazil.
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Now Smith has admitted Villa fans are unlikely to see the forward back in action until 2021.
He said: “We believed it was going to be a 12-month injury.
“Nothing has told us otherwise yet.
“The swelling has gone down on his knee now but it was quite a bad injury he suffered.
“He is back now with us but is not back training in any shape or form.
“He is getting full range into it and hopefully he will be back as soon as possible.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Wetherspoon boss warns new lockdown would put 1m pub and restaurant jobs at risk

Up to 900,000 jobs are at risk as pubs and restaurants fight for survival with the looming prospect of a second lockdown likely to wipe out many .
The stark warning comes as new measures , including 10pm curfews , come into force in the north of England and London mayor Sadiq Khan urged ministers to place tighter restrictions on the capital as coronavirus cases rise rapidly .
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin told The Sunday Times any additional measures , including a rumoured three-week mini lockdown , would be `` even more devastating '' for his industry .
His pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he left his staff in the lurch at the start of the pandemic when he told them to `` go work at Tesco '' and refused to pay them until the government 's furlough scheme kicked in .
Of those who did go on furlough businesses are still receiving government support for 900,000 .
But the scheme ends in October and head of lobby group UK Hospitality said all of those jobs were at risk unless a six-month plan was drawn up and a `` sensible debate '' had with government on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with extra restrictions in place have seen a drop in trade of between 40 and 50 % , she added , while calling for an extension to the business rates holiday and VAT slashing , from 20 % to 5 % , which ends in January .
Green King chief executive Nick Mackenzie said London pubs are at particular risk .
His company runs 2,700 hospitality businesses and he said : `` The sector is fighting for survival - we are already seeing pubs in areas where there are additional restrictions are performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` New measures such as a 10pm curfew will cause further damage and hit city-centre pubs most , especially in London . ''
While British Beer and Pub Association called for the average beer duty of 54p a pint to be slashed to help out struggling boozers .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak , whose Eat Out to Help Out scheme proved a hit last month and provided a boost for many , has given the go ahead for grants of between £1,000 and £1,500 for businesses hit by new rules .
Meanwhile the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creative and effective ways '' as the economy looks to battle back after a collapse of 20.4 % .
It jumped by 6.6 % last month and 8.6 % in June but is still 11.7 % down on pre-lockdown levels .
But UK economist at Deutsche Bank Sanjay Raja warned the surge was expected to be `` short-lived '' with a tightening in restrictions likely to knock any recovery off course .

A second lockdown and tighter restrictions could spell disaster for hospitality and lead to 900,000 job losses without government intervention, industry leaders have warned.
Wetherspoons boss warns second lockdown would put nearly 1m pub and restaurant jobs at risk
Up to 900,000 jobs are at risk as pubs and restaurants fight for survival with the looming prospect of a second lockdown likely to wipe out many.
The stark warning comes as new measures, including 10pm curfews, come into force in the north of England and London mayor Sadiq Khan urged ministers to place tighter restrictions on the capital as coronavirus cases rise rapidly.
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin told The Sunday Times any additional measures, including a rumoured three-week mini lockdown, would be "even more devastating" for his industry.
His pubs and hotels employ 43,000 across the UK but he left his staff in the lurch at the start of the pandemic when he told them to "go work at Tesco" and refused to pay them until the government's furlough scheme kicked in.
Image: PA) PA)
Of those who did go on furlough businesses are still receiving government support for 900,000.
But the scheme ends in October and head of lobby group UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls said all of those jobs were at risk unless a six-month plan was drawn up and a "sensible debate" had with government on any new measures.
Businesses in areas with extra restrictions in place have seen a drop in trade of between 40 and 50%, she added, while calling for an extension to the business rates holiday and VAT slashing, from 20% to 5%, which ends in January.
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Green King chief executive Nick Mackenzie said London pubs are at particular risk.
His company runs 2,700 hospitality businesses and he said: "The sector is fighting for survival - we are already seeing pubs in areas where there are additional restrictions are performing less well, especially those in Scotland.
"New measures such as a 10pm curfew will cause further damage and hit city-centre pubs most, especially in London."
While British Beer and Pub Association called for the average beer duty of 54p a pint to be slashed to help out struggling boozers.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak, whose Eat Out to Help Out scheme proved a hit last month and provided a boost for many, has given the go ahead for grants of between £1,000 and £1,500 for businesses hit by new rules.
Meanwhile the Treasury vowed to "continue acting in creative and effective ways" as the economy looks to battle back after a collapse of 20.4%.
It jumped by 6.6% last month and 8.6% in June but is still 11.7% down on pre-lockdown levels.
But UK economist at Deutsche Bank Sanjay Raja warned the surge was expected to be "short-lived" with a tightening in restrictions likely to knock any recovery off course.


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Chelsea fans identify Willian problem in Arsenal's win over West Ham

Chelsea fans took great delight in seeing Willian struggle once again at one of his duties during Arsenal ’ s win over West Ham on Saturday night .
The Gunners triumphed over their London rivals 2-1 thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah , either side of an equaliser from Michail Antonio .
Willian started once again for Arsenal , but having contributed three assists in his first outing , the Brazilian struggled to stamp his authority on the match this time out .
His misery was compounded by a series of unimpressive corners - leading Chelsea fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pieces .
Taking to Twitter , one wrote : “ Willian is back to being willian.
” “ How has Willian got himself on corners at Arsenal as well ?
” a second asked .
“ He ’ s so bad at them .
Must be in his contract.
” While a third put : “ Willian back to his normal way of taking corner kicks.
” “ Lmao Willian just proved everything he ’ s known for in that corner sequence , ” a fourth mocked .
Arsenal manger Mikel Arteta admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half , and claimed he had to give them a lift to pick up all three points in the end .
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“ I had a sense after about 55 or 65 minutes that we were dropping , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team were a little bit giving up because it was difficult , they were suffering and they were being a threat in two or three moments .
“ I tried to lift them up and suddenly they clicked .
I saw a different team in the last 20 minutes , with more belief , much better focus and determination in what we were trying to do .
“ At the end we won the game .
We 're going to have games like that .
With the amount of games we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's going to happen .
The most important thing is to find a way to win .
“ I think it was two things but at the end of the day they have to go and execute it .
I believe that we finished the game more strongly .
”

Arsenal triumphed over London rivals West Ham thanks to a late goal from Eddie Nketiah on Saturday night, but there were concerns about the performance of Willian
Chelsea fans took great delight in seeing Willian struggle once again at one of his duties during Arsenal ’s win over West Ham on Saturday night.
The Gunners triumphed over their London rivals 2-1 thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, either side of an equaliser from Michail Antonio.
Willian started once again for Arsenal, but having contributed three assists in his first outing, the Brazilian struggled to stamp his authority on the match this time out.
His misery was compounded by a series of unimpressive corners - leading Chelsea fans to mock his crossing ability from set pieces.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “Willian is back to being willian.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“How has Willian got himself on corners at Arsenal as well?” a second asked. “He’s so bad at them. Must be in his contract.”
While a third put: “Willian back to his normal way of taking corner kicks.”
“Lmao Willian just proved everything he’s known for in that corner sequence,” a fourth mocked.
Arsenal manger Mikel Arteta admitted that his side dwindled somewhat during the second half, and claimed he had to give them a lift to pick up all three points in the end.
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“I had a sense after about 55 or 65 minutes that we were dropping,” Arteta said.
“I could see the team were a little bit giving up because it was difficult, they were suffering and they were being a threat in two or three moments.
“I tried to lift them up and suddenly they clicked. I saw a different team in the last 20 minutes, with more belief, much better focus and determination in what we were trying to do.
“At the end we won the game. We're going to have games like that. With the amount of games we have to play in this calendar year, it's going to happen. The most important thing is to find a way to win.
“I think it was two things but at the end of the day they have to go and execute it. I believe that we finished the game more strongly.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Coleen Rooney puts on united front with Wayne after he 'joked about sex life'

Coleen and Wayne Rooney put on a united front at a family party amid reports their sex life was the butt of a joke at a showbiz party .
Derby County captain Wayne , 34 , is alleged to have made a quip about his bedroom antics with childhood sweetheart Coleen at a bash following the Soccer Aid charity match earlier this month .
Coleen appeared to turn a blind eye to the rumours as she took to Instagram to share a cosy snap of her and Wayne attending her parents ' 40th wedding anniversary bash this weekend .
34-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white blouse and matching shorts as she beamed beside hubby of 12 years Wayne , who was wearing co-ordinating black for the happy occassion .
Sharing more pictures from inside the gathering , Coleen also posted a photo of her parents Colette and Tony McLoughlin as they were celebrated a relationship milestone with their loved ones .
`` Happy 40th Anniversary Mum and Dad .
I love you both so much ❤ '' wrote Coleen on Instagram after the clan headed out together .
It came following reports in The Sun , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coleen 's sex life at a star-studded Soccer Aid after party .
A source alleged : `` The party was in full swing and Wayne clearly enjoyed himself when he got there .
He was very relaxed .
One of the runners chatted to him and then went around saying she heard Wayne say he had not had sex for ages .
`` She said she was unsure if he was joking or not but he probably was .
She then went off and repeated it to a group of people , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Most people were laughing about it , '' they claimed .
Wayne is said to be drinking with guests including comedian Jason Manford and ex footballers Robbie Keane and Wes Brown , who were also involved in the Unicef event at Old Trafford .
`` No one took it too seriously and some questioned if the runner had her wires crossed .
But Wayne was being gossiped about , whatever happened , '' the source added .
While another source told the paper that Wayne did not make the comment .
Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .

The couple looked cosy at a family party before reports the Derby County footballer joked about their lack of sex life to his showbiz chums
Coleen Rooney puts on united front with Wayne after he 'joked about their sex life'
Coleen and Wayne Rooney put on a united front at a family party amid reports their sex life was the butt of a joke at a showbiz party.
Derby County captain Wayne, 34, is alleged to have made a quip about his bedroom antics with childhood sweetheart Coleen at a bash following the Soccer Aid charity match earlier this month.
Coleen appeared to turn a blind eye to the rumours as she took to Instagram to share a cosy snap of her and Wayne attending her parents' 40th wedding anniversary bash this weekend.
34-year-old Coleen was picturedlooking chic in an embellished white blouse and matching shorts as she beamed beside hubby of 12 years Wayne, who was wearing co-ordinating black for the happy occassion.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Sharing more pictures from inside the gathering, Coleen also posted a photo of her parents Colette and Tony McLoughlin as they were celebrated a relationship milestone with their loved ones.
"Happy 40th Anniversary Mum and Dad. I love you both so much ❤" wrote Coleen on Instagram after the clan headed out together.
It came following reports in The Sun, that Wayne made a joke about his and Coleen's sex life at a star-studded Soccer Aid after party.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source alleged: "The party was in full swing and Wayne clearly enjoyed himself when he got there. He was very relaxed. One of the runners chatted to him and then went around saying she heard Wayne say he had not had sex for ages.
"She said she was unsure if he was joking or not but he probably was. She then went off and repeated it to a group of people, including members of the production and Unicef teams. Most people were laughing about it," they claimed.
Wayne is said to be drinking with guests including comedian Jason Manford and ex footballers Robbie Keane and Wes Brown, who were also involved in the Unicef event at Old Trafford.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
"No one took it too seriously and some questioned if the runner had her wires crossed. But Wayne was being gossiped about, whatever happened," the source added.
While another source told the paper that Wayne did not make the comment.
Mirror Online has contacted representatives of Wayne for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Marcelo Bielsa tipped for Man Utd job as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticised

Marcelo Bielsa has been backed to take over at Manchester United following their opening day loss to Crystal Palace .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched his side succumb to a disappointing 3-1 defeat on the same day Bielsa 's Leeds earned their first Premier League win since 2004 with a 4-3 victory over Fulham .
United 's result puts unnecessary pressure on Solskjaer who despite improving the club 's fortunes last season still has his share of critics .
One of those is talkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino who was left unimpressed by Solskjaer 's impact on the match with Palace , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacement .
“ I think Solskjaer got a lot wrong yesterday because he should have made changes a lot earlier , '' Cascarino said .
“ There was no urgency .
“ I was watching Leeds in the earlier game , and then watching Man United at 5:30pm , and I was thinking , ‘ maybe United do need something different ’ .
“ Not players , but maybe they need Bielsa . ''
Solskjaer defended his side after the match , blaming a lack of time to prepare as a significant disadvantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season three weeks earlier .
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Much of the criticism aimed at Solskjaer though has been around his managerial experience , with many believing the Norwegian landed the role purely due to his connections with the club from his playing days .
While United have no doubt progressed since Solskjaer took charge , there are still few signs of him stamping his style and identity on their play .
Bielsa meanwhile has transformed Leeds into a high-pressing outfit playing an attractive brand of football which has so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixtures back in the top flight .
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Cascarino continued : `` I ’ m looking at Man United and thinking they do the exact opposite of what Leeds do – they don ’ t take risks .
“ When Ole gets it right – and he has got it right in a good few games – they are offensive and attacking and dangerous from many parts of the team .
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OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER SAYS MAN UTD MAY STILL LOOK TO IMPROVE SQUAD WITH TRANSFERS
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER SAYS MAN UTD MAY STILL LOOK TO IMPROVE SQUAD WITH TRANSFERS
Solskjaer's United produced a lacklustre performance against Crystal Palace on Saturday while Bielsa's Leeds were involved in an entertaining seven-goal thriller
Marcelo Bielsa has been backed to take over at Manchester United following their opening day loss to Crystal Palace.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched his side succumb to a disappointing 3-1 defeat on the same day Bielsa's Leeds earned their first Premier League win since 2004 with a 4-3 victory over Fulham.
United's result puts unnecessary pressure on Solskjaer who despite improving the club's fortunes last season still has his share of critics.
One of those is talkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino who was left unimpressed by Solskjaer's impact on the match with Palace, and suggested Bielsa would be the ideal replacement.
“I think Solskjaer got a lot wrong yesterday because he should have made changes a lot earlier," Cascarino said. “There was no urgency.
Image: Richard Heathcote/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Richard Heathcote/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“I was watching Leeds in the earlier game, and then watching Man United at 5:30pm, and I was thinking, ‘maybe United do need something different’.
“Not players, but maybe they need Bielsa."
Solskjaer defended his side after the match, blaming a lack of time to prepare as a significant disadvantage to Palace, who finished their 2019/20 season three weeks earlier.
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Much of the criticism aimed at Solskjaer though has been around his managerial experience, with many believing the Norwegian landed the role purely due to his connections with the club from his playing days.
While United have no doubt progressed since Solskjaer took charge, there are still few signs of him stamping his style and identity on their play.
Bielsa meanwhile has transformed Leeds into a high-pressing outfit playing an attractive brand of football which has so far seen them score seven times in two fixtures back in the top flight.
Would Bielsa be a good fit at United? Have your say below.
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Cascarino continued: "I’m looking at Man United and thinking they do the exact opposite of what Leeds do – they don’t take risks.
“When Ole gets it right – and he has got it right in a good few games – they are offensive and attacking and dangerous from many parts of the team.
“But yesterday they were laboured, sloppy and never had anything which represents Manchester United.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Gareth Bale explains role Jose Mourinho played in Tottenham return

Gareth Bale has hailed Jose Mourinho for the part he played in convincing him to return to Tottenham .
Bale completed a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid this weekend , seven years after leaving north London .
Mourinho had tried to take Bernabeu when he was in charge and was linked with a move to Manchester United when the Portuguese was in charge .
He finally has his man with Bale jetting in from Madrid to put pen to paper on Saturday .
And he told BT Sport : `` He 's spoken to me about a few positions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and obviously I 'm happy with that .
`` He was a big reason for me coming back here , he 's a household name and a winner .
He 's the perfect fit for Tottenham .
We need to win trophies and he knows how to do that better than anyone '' I know every Tottenham fan is desperate for a trophy and we 'll be trying as hard as possible in every competition to do that . ''
Bale , who injured his knee playing for Wales this month , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October international break and is excited about the prospect of linking up with Son Heung-min and Harry Kane .
`` I have n't trained since the Wales camp so I need to get on the training pitch , '' he said .
`` Hopefully , I can hit the ground running in my first game , whenever that may be . ''
`` Harry 's done incredibly well since he burst onto the scene and scored a lot of goals .
To play with him and Son is an exciting prospect for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushing in the same direction it could be a very exciting season . ''

Mourinho has long been an admirer of Bale and finally secured his signature this weekend, seven years after the winger left Spurs
Gareth Bale has hailed Jose Mourinho for the part he played in convincing him to return to Tottenham.
Bale completed a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid this weekend, seven years after leaving north London.
Mourinho had tried to take Bernabeu when he was in charge and was linked with a move to Manchester United when the Portuguese was in charge.
He finally has his man with Bale jetting in from Madrid to put pen to paper on Saturday.
And he told BT Sport: "He's spoken to me about a few positions that he would like me to play and obviously I'm happy with that.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
"He was a big reason for me coming back here, he's a household name and a winner. He's the perfect fit for Tottenham. We need to win trophies and he knows how to do that better than anyone
"I know every Tottenham fan is desperate for a trophy and we'll be trying as hard as possible in every competition to do that."
Bale, who injured his knee playing for Wales this month, is likely to be match fit after the October international break and is excited about the prospect of linking up with Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I haven't trained since the Wales camp so I need to get on the training pitch," he said. "Hopefully, I can hit the ground running in my first game, whenever that may be."
"Harry's done incredibly well since he burst onto the scene and scored a lot of goals. To play with him and Son is an exciting prospect for all of us. If we're all pushing in the same direction it could be a very exciting season."


thedailymirror--2020-09-20--Retail bosses call for action amid surge in attacks on staff over safety rules

Some of the UK 's top retailers are putting pressure on Boris Johnson and will push for legislative change with workers facing an “ ever-rising tide of abuse , threats and violence ” from customers .
Tesco , Aldi , Asda , Boots , Sainsbury 's and Marks and Spencer are just some of the shops putting their name to a movement calling for tougher penalties if staff are assaulted .
Workers are being coughed at , spat at and verbally abused on a daily basis , it is claimed .
It comes after a woman in Surrey reportedly smashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff asked her to follow its one-way system in a Co-op store .
The 23 giants say the attacks happen when team members remind customers about social distancing requirements .
Morrisons , Nationwide , Homebase and WH Smith have also all signed letter to the Prime Minister demanding greater protection .
The move comes ahead of MP Alex Norris ' second reading of his private members ' bill – Assaults on Retail Workers – on Friday .
They said : “ During lockdown , the number of physical assaults on staff in one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent .
`` It is now part of the job to face this daily torrent of abuse and threats.
” The letter continued : “ In partnership with our colleagues on the front-line , and with a cross-party coalition of MPs , we support Alex Norris ’ Private Members Bill to provide that greater protection for our colleagues .
“ This united response from business leaders , trade unions and frontline workers should demonstrate the need for these additional protections .
`` We believe there is a clear and broad-based consensus behind this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government acts now to support this important Bill and find time for it to pass through Parliament.
” MP Norris is driving the change and said : “ If those were isolated , random acts of violence , they would rightly command our attention , but they are not .
`` Shop workers and those across the retail sector face a daily barrage of threats , attacks and peril in all our constituencies , every single day.
” The British Retail Consortium ’ s 2020 survey showed that over 400 retail workers face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
Jo Whitfield , chief executive of Co-op Food , said echoed the demands , saying : “ The role played by shop workers in serving their communities is nothing short of amazing , yet they have to contend with unprecedented levels of violence and abuse on a daily basis.
” Christian Härtnagel , chief executive of Lidl GB , added : “ It is an upsetting reality that retail workers are having to deal with abusive or violent behaviour on a daily basis .
`` Everyone deserves to go to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital that greater protections are introduced .
”

In a plea made by chief executives from 23 supermarkets, high street shops and industry bodies, action is demanded after the number of physical assaults on staff rocketed during lockdown
Surge in attacks on supermarket staff over coronavirus rules as bosses call for action
Some of the UK's top retailers are putting pressure on Boris Johnson and will push for legislative change with workers facing an “ever-rising tide of abuse, threats and violence” from customers.
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Boots, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer are just some of the shops putting their name to a movement calling for tougher penalties if staff are assaulted.
Workers are being coughed at, spat at and verbally abused on a daily basis, it is claimed.
It comes after a woman in Surrey reportedly smashed two shelves full of wine bottles after staff asked her to follow its one-way system in a Co-op store.
The 23 giants say the attacks happen when team members remind customers about social distancing requirements.
Morrisons, Nationwide, Homebase and WH Smith have also all signed letter to the Prime Minister demanding greater protection.
Image: Alamy) Alamy)
The move comes ahead of MP Alex Norris' second reading of his private members' bill – Assaults on Retail Workers – on Friday.
They said: “During lockdown, the number of physical assaults on staff in one retailer alone went up by 56 per cent.
"It is now part of the job to face this daily torrent of abuse and threats.”
The letter continued: “In partnership with our colleagues on the front-line, and with a cross-party coalition of MPs, we support Alex Norris’ Private Members Bill to provide that greater protection for our colleagues.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“This united response from business leaders, trade unions and frontline workers should demonstrate the need for these additional protections.
"We believe there is a clear and broad-based consensus behind this Bill, and we ask that the Government acts now to support this important Bill and find time for it to pass through Parliament.”
MP Norris is driving the change and said: “If those were isolated, random acts of violence, they would rightly command our attention, but they are not.
"Shop workers and those across the retail sector face a daily barrage of threats, attacks and peril in all our constituencies, every single day.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The British Retail Consortium’s 2020 survey showed that over 400 retail workers face violence and abuse in the workplace every day.
Jo Whitfield, chief executive of Co-op Food, said echoed the demands, saying: “The role played by shop workers in serving their communities is nothing short of amazing, yet they have to contend with unprecedented levels of violence and abuse on a daily basis.”
Christian Härtnagel, chief executive of Lidl GB, added: “It is an upsetting reality that retail workers are having to deal with abusive or violent behaviour on a daily basis.
"Everyone deserves to go to work free from fear, therefore it is vital that greater protections are introduced.”