thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Concerning James stat lays bare Man Utd troubles as goal struggles continue

Manchester United 's Daniel James has the longest goal drought of any player since he became a top flight star .
The Welshman made the move from Swansea last summer and got off to a flyer with a goal on his debut against Chelsea .
He went on to notch three times in his opening four games , but has struggled since scoring at Southampton in August 2019 and finds himself battling for a start .
James ' current goalless run stretches back 32 games , which may underline why the likes of Mason Greenwood have leapfrogged him in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analysed which Premier League stars have been struggling for potency and highlights the difficulties experienced by some highly talented individuals .
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The United winger 's concerning numbers are nearly matched by Tottenham 's Giovani Lo Celso .
He moved to north London from Real Betis last summer , but is still searching for his first Premier League goal .
The Argentine offers plenty as a creative influence , although he was hooked at half-time by Jose Mourinho in midweek .
Everton duo Alex Iwobi and Tom Davies are also struggling to find the back of the net .
The former moved from Arsenal last summer and scored earlier on in his Toffees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to that tally in 28 games .
Davies meanwhile has n't scored in his past 27 outings .
Striker struggles continue with the likes of Andy Carroll , Michy Batshuayi , Takumi Minamino and Joelinton all clocking up double figure games without scoring .
Wolves star Adama Traore , who has attracted attention from around Europe , is surprisingly high on the list having gone 25 games without a goal .
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Daniel James continues to struggle in front of goal at Man Utd with his goalless drought now extending over a year while forwards at Liverpool and Newcastle also fire blanks
Manchester United's Daniel James has the longest goal drought of any player since he became a top flight star.
The Welshman made the move from Swansea last summer and got off to a flyer with a goal on his debut against Chelsea.
He went on to notch three times in his opening four games, but has struggled since scoring at Southampton in August 2019 and finds himself battling for a start.
James' current goalless run stretches back 32 games, which may underline why the likes of Mason Greenwood have leapfrogged him in the pecking order.
Research from bettingexpert has analysed which Premier League stars have been struggling for potency and highlights the difficulties experienced by some highly talented individuals.
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The United winger's concerning numbers are nearly matched by Tottenham's Giovani Lo Celso.
He moved to north London from Real Betis last summer, but is still searching for his first Premier League goal.
The Argentine offers plenty as a creative influence, although he was hooked at half-time by Jose Mourinho in midweek.
Everton duo Alex Iwobi and Tom Davies are also struggling to find the back of the net.
The former moved from Arsenal last summer and scored earlier on in his Toffees career, but has failed to add to that tally in 28 games.
Davies meanwhile hasn't scored in his past 27 outings.
Striker struggles continue with the likes of Andy Carroll, Michy Batshuayi, Takumi Minamino and Joelinton all clocking up double figure games without scoring.
Wolves star Adama Traore, who has attracted attention from around Europe, is surprisingly high on the list having gone 25 games without a goal.
Does Dan James have what it takes to become a Man Utd regular? Have your say here.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Love at first sight The retro BMW R18 is Geoff’s new favourite bike of all time

Charlie Haughey , the former Prime Minister of Ireland , once said that deep down , he was a really shallow person , and some people feel the same way about beauty .
But for me , beauty is much more than skin-deep .
I know how much my spirits lift when I walk into a simple room , for example in Japan or Scandinavia , with just one or two beautiful things in it .
And how much they sink when I encounter a room full of clutter and ugliness into which no thought has been put ; which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that space under the stairs one of these days .
Which brings me , naturally enough , to the new R18 , BMW ’ s first cruiser since the ill-fated R1200C in 1997 .
I must have been the only person in the world who liked it .
Well , apart from Piers Brosnan and Michelle Yeoh in the Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies that same year when they escaped from the bad guys on one .
This time around , BMW has taken inspiration from the lovely 1936 R5 , and kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ super-sized everything else , with the R5 ’ s 494cc , 24bhp and 165kg becoming a whopping 1800cc , 91bhp and 345kg .
That could have resulted in it going from young Marlon Brando to old Marlon Brando , but it hasn ’ t : it looked stunning in photos , and when I walked up to it in the sun at the dealers , it was all I could do not to swoon with Stendhal Syndrome , named after the French author who was so overcome by the beauty of Florence on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had to be revived with several large glasses of brandy .
I could have stood there and looked at it until the cows came home , although where those cows had got to is a mystery .
Maybe being in the middle of a city had something to do with it .
Pulling myself together , I decided to sit on it and make a list of all the things I loved about it , starting at the front with the single classical headlight , and above it a single speedo with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gear , miles and which mode you ’ re in - Rock , Roll or Rain .
Yes , yes , I know - Schnell , Nicht so Schnell and Achtung , Regen would have been less weird , but who wants to be sensible ?
The old school circular mirrors are perfect , as is the ferruled chrome filler cap , the classic black tank with ivory coach trim , the boxer cylinders which somehow manage to be both massive and tasteful , the fabulous blossoming curve of the exhausts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got that past health and safety is a mystery .
Even after that , it took me half an hour to get away , what with people coming up to admire it .
Start up , it kicks to one side just to remind you it ’ s a BMW boxer , and the air fills with a gloriously subterranean grumble .
Ride off , click through the solid six-speed box , drink your fill from a well of torque so bottomless that it hardly matters which gear you ’ re in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even on a bike weighing 345kg , before long you ’ re swinging through bends as instinctively as if you and the bike are one .
Even at low speed , full lock turns are child ’ s play .
If I have to throw tiny pebbles of fault in the mirrored lake of perfection , there ’ s no fuel gauge , just a warning light which comes on when you ’ ve 25 miles left , and the combination of a fairly firm seat and short travel rear suspension means getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so .
But then you can just stand and admire the bike for a bit before getting back on .
As I ’ ve said before , all bikes come with their own fantasy , and it would be very easy to ride along on the R18 thinking you ’ re on your way to a rally at Nuremburg to hear that nice chap Mr Hitler , but instead I chose a gentler image ; that I was on my way to the Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden in the summer of 1936 to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roman-Irish Treatment .
For those of you not familiar with it , it involves getting your kit off , followed by 90 minutes of massage , hot and cold treatments and finally being wrapped in warm blankets and left to nod off for a bit , after which you wake feeling as if your soul has been spring-cleaned .
I highly recommend it , as I do the R18 .
It has now replaced the 2012 Victory Cross Roads Classic Limited Edition as my most beautiful bike in the world , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all time .
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The Bavarian company’s new cruiser is even more gorgeous in the flesh than it is in photos, and a joy to ride. Our man Hill returns from a day in the sun on it deeply in love and with a smile as wide as those two mammoth cylinders
Love at first sight: The retro BMW R18 is Geoff’s new favourite bike of all time
Charlie Haughey, the former Prime Minister of Ireland, once said that deep down, he was a really shallow person, and some people feel the same way about beauty.
But for me, beauty is much more than skin-deep. I know how much my spirits lift when I walk into a simple room, for example in Japan or Scandinavia, with just one or two beautiful things in it.
And how much they sink when I encounter a room full of clutter and ugliness into which no thought has been put; which reminds me: I must clear out that space under the stairs one of these days.
Which brings me, naturally enough, to the new R18, BMW’s first cruiser since the ill-fated R1200C in 1997.
I must have been the only person in the world who liked it. Well, apart from Piers Brosnan and Michelle Yeoh in the Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies that same year when they escaped from the bad guys on one.
This time around, BMW has taken inspiration from the lovely 1936 R5, and kept its simple and exquisite look, but super-sized everything else, with the R5’s 494cc, 24bhp and 165kg becoming a whopping 1800cc, 91bhp and 345kg.
That could have resulted in it going from young Marlon Brando to old Marlon Brando, but it hasn’t: it looked stunning in photos, and when I walked up to it in the sun at the dealers, it was all I could do not to swoon with Stendhal Syndrome, named after the French author who was so overcome by the beauty of Florence on his first visit that he fainted regularly and had to be revived with several large glasses of brandy.
I could have stood there and looked at it until the cows came home, although where those cows had got to is a mystery. Maybe being in the middle of a city had something to do with it.
Pulling myself together, I decided to sit on it and make a list of all the things I loved about it, starting at the front with the single classical headlight, and above it a single speedo with the minimum information you need - speed, gear, miles and which mode you’re in - Rock, Roll or Rain.
Yes, yes, I know - Schnell, Nicht so Schnell and Achtung, Regen would have been less weird, but who wants to be sensible?
The old school circular mirrors are perfect, as is the ferruled chrome filler cap, the classic black tank with ivory coach trim, the boxer cylinders which somehow manage to be both massive and tasteful, the fabulous blossoming curve of the exhausts and the exposed shaft drive. How BMW got that past health and safety is a mystery.
Even after that, it took me half an hour to get away, what with people coming up to admire it.
Start up, it kicks to one side just to remind you it’s a BMW boxer, and the air fills with a gloriously subterranean grumble.
Ride off, click through the solid six-speed box, drink your fill from a well of torque so bottomless that it hardly matters which gear you’re in, and laugh at handling so effortless that even on a bike weighing 345kg, before long you’re swinging through bends as instinctively as if you and the bike are one.
Even at low speed, full lock turns are child’s play.
If I have to throw tiny pebbles of fault in the mirrored lake of perfection, there’s no fuel gauge, just a warning light which comes on when you’ve 25 miles left, and the combination of a fairly firm seat and short travel rear suspension means getting off for a stretch every hour or so.
But then you can just stand and admire the bike for a bit before getting back on.
As I’ve said before, all bikes come with their own fantasy, and it would be very easy to ride along on the R18 thinking you’re on your way to a rally at Nuremburg to hear that nice chap Mr Hitler, but instead I chose a gentler image; that I was on my way to the Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden in the summer of 1936 to meet my fiancée Gretchen for the quaintly named Roman-Irish Treatment.
For those of you not familiar with it, it involves getting your kit off, followed by 90 minutes of massage, hot and cold treatments and finally being wrapped in warm blankets and left to nod off for a bit, after which you wake feeling as if your soul has been spring-cleaned.
I highly recommend it, as I do the R18. It has now replaced the 2012 Victory Cross Roads Classic Limited Edition as my most beautiful bike in the world, and the Royal Enfield Interceptor as my favourite bike of all time.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Boris Johnson to address nation today after second lockdown plans leak

Boris Johnson will address the nation this afternoon after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked .
The Prime Minster will hold a press conference at 4pm , and will be joined alongside chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
Before his TV address , Mr Johnson will chair a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Government 's coronavirus response .
The meeting will be held at 1.30pm , with the Downing Street briefing to be take place later .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss the Government 's coronavirus response . ''
It comes after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked last night .
It was understood that The Prime Minister met with his Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Minister Matt Hancock for crunch talks on Friday .
They came to the conclusion that more severe restrictions of freedoms are necessary due to the demand being placed on hospitals by rising Covid-19 cases , according to reports .
Mr Johnson is then said to have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national lockdown for England until December 1 was necessary .
No final decisions are said to have been made but Mr Johnson will address the nation on Monday about the next steps of the battle against coronavirus , according to the reports .
The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23 .
Jonathan Van Tam , the deputy chief medical officer , told ministers on Thursday morning that the virus is `` out of control '' .
It is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , universities and schools will be shut .
The PM is expected to hold a press conference on the matter on Monday .
`` The data is really bad , '' a source told The Times .
`` We are seeing coronavirus rising all over the country and hospitals are really struggling to cope . ''
Government ministers were shown data suggesting that NHS beds would be overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients .
Sage experts believe the looming lockdown will have to last longer than two weeks to have the desired effect to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes following another increase in coronavirus deaths in the UK .
On Friday , the Covid-19 death toll shot up by 274 , while infections increased by more than 24,000 .
This is the biggest Friday jump in deaths since May 29 , when 274 fatalities were also recorded .
Mr Johnson last held a Downing Street briefing on October 22 , when he was joined by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak as they unveiled plans on how businesses would be supported in the new tier system .
Elsewhere , an inquiry has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were leaked .
It is understood that Downing Street has launched an investigation to find the source of the story , amid reports that the Government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday .
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Boris Johnson to address nation today after second lockdown plans leak
Boris Johnson will address the nation this afternoon after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked.
The Prime Minster will hold a press conference at 5pm, and will be joined alongside chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
Before his TV address, Mr Johnson will chair a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Government's coronavirus response.
The meeting will be held at 1.30pm, with the Downing Street briefing to be take place later.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "Cabinet will meet at 1.30pm today to discuss the Government's coronavirus response."
It comes after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked last night.
It was understood that The Prime Minister met with his Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Minister Matt Hancock for crunch talks on Friday.
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They came to the conclusion that more severe restrictions of freedoms are necessary due to the demand being placed on hospitals by rising Covid-19 cases, according to reports.
Mr Johnson is then said to have come to a reluctant conclusion that a full national lockdown for England until December 1 was necessary.
No final decisions are said to have been made but Mr Johnson will address the nation on Monday about the next steps of the battle against coronavirus, according to the reports.
The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23.
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Jonathan Van Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, told ministers on Thursday morning that the virus is "out of control".
It is likely that everything but essential shops, nurseries, universities and schools will be shut.
The PM is expected to hold a press conference on the matter on Monday.
"The data is really bad," a source told The Times.
"We are seeing coronavirus rising all over the country and hospitals are really struggling to cope."
Government ministers were shown data suggesting that NHS beds would be overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients.
Sage experts believe the looming lockdown will have to last longer than two weeks to have the desired effect to protect the NHS and save lives.
It comes following another increase in coronavirus deaths in the UK.
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On Friday, the Covid-19 death toll shot up by 274, while infections increased by more than 24,000.
This is the biggest Friday jump in deaths since May 29, when 274 fatalities were also recorded.
Mr Johnson last held a Downing Street briefing on October 22, when he was joined by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak as they unveiled plans on how businesses would be supported in the new tier system.
Elsewhere, an inquiry has been launched after the plans for tougher restrictions were leaked.
It is understood that Downing Street has launched an investigation to find the source of the story, amid reports that the Government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday.
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--James Bond icon Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90 .
The sad news was confirmed by Sean 's family , reports the BBC .
The Scottish actor enjoyed a long and distinguished career but is best known for playing James Bond in the movie franchise .
Sir Sean was the first star to play the 007 on the big screen in 1962 's Dr No - and remained for many fans the 'best Bond ever ' after starring in seven hit films in total .
With a hugely successful career spanning more than 40 years , Sir Sean went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baftas and three Golden Globes .
Following the tragic announcement today , tribute have begun pouring in for the much-loved and respected star .
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon also paid her respects on social media , saying that Scotland was in mourning .
`` I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery .
Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons .
`` Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent & sheer hard work , became an international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's most accomplished actors . ''
Piers Morgan shared : `` RIP Sir Sean Connery , 90 .
The first James Bond .
The best James Bond .
What sad news . ''
Gary Lineker paid tribute to Bond 's classic catchphrase in his tribute as he posted on Twitter : `` Former England striker Gary Lineker said : `` Shaken and , on this occasion , stirred to hear that Sir Sean Connery has passed away .
`` Had the pleasure of playing golf with him on a couple of occasions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best Bond .
James Bond should be immortal .
RIP . ''
Sir Sean took home anAcademy Award in 1998 for best supporting actor for his role as a tough Irish police officer in The Untouchables .
Two years later Sean was knighted by the Queen in 2000 for his services to film drama .
Among his other hit films include in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , Dragonheart and Murder on the Orient Express .
When Sir Sean turned 90 in August the team behind James Bond paid a special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson .
The James Bond Twitter account wrote : `` Happy Birthday to our original 007 , Sean Connery , who turns 90 today .
With love from Michael , Barbara , everyone at EON and all your fans . ''
A poll conducted by the Radio Times the same month declared Sir Sean the best James Bond ever by fans .
More than 14,000 people voted for their favourite Bond with Daniel Craig , Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan giving Sir Sean some stiff competiton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bond films , turned the actor into an international star .
His fame only grew with the ever more popular sequels From Russia With Love , Goldfinger and Thunderball .
After 1967 's You Only Live Twice , Sir Sean turned his back on the franchise over fears of being typecast but was persuaded back for 1971s Diamonds Are Forever .
Sir Sean left Bond behind again , only to be coaxed back for a second time for 1983 's Never Say Never .
Despite Sir Sean 's reservations , his time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge audience and cemented his status as an international sex symbol .
He was proclaimed Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine - and in 1999 , at age 69 , he was voted Sexiest Man of the Century .
However his greatest achievements may be his polling as The Greatest Living Scot and Scotland ’ s Great Living National Treasure .
Born Thomas Sean Connery on 25 August 1930 in Fountainbridge , Edinburgh , he is the eldest son of Euphemia McBain `` Effie '' , a cleaning woman , and Joseph Connery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who also had another son , Neil .
Calling himself Sean long before the bright lights of Hollywood lured him to the entertainment industry , before becoming an actor , Sean Connery joined the Royal Navy and it was here he acquired two tattoos : one that reads “ Mum and Dad ” and the other says “ Scotland Forever ” .
After being medically discharged from the navy , he worked as a lorry driver , a lifeguard , a labourer , a coffin polisher and an artist ’ s model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Artist Richard Demarco , at the time a student who painted several notable early pictures of Connery , described him as : `` very straight , slightly shy , too , too beautiful for words , a virtual Adonis '' .
That Adonis soon took a keen interest in bodybuilding at the age of 18 , entering the Mr Universe competition .
However , he turned to acting after he was offered a contract with Manchester United football for £25 a week .
He recalled : '' I realised that a top-class footballer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age of 30 , and I was already 23 .
“ I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves . ''
He got his first taste of showbusiness working backstage at the King 's Theatre in late 1951 , and not long after landing a small part in the production of South Pacific .
By the time the production reached Edinburgh , he had been given the part of Marine Cpl .
Hamilton Steeves and was understudying two of the juvenile leads .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ met actor Michael Caine at a party .
The two became firm friends and Connery caught the acting bug , deciding to pursue a career in film .
A struggling actor trying to make ends meet , he played the role of a boxer in the TV series The Square Ring , where he was spotted by Canadian director Alvin Rakoff who gave him a break in 1956 TV movie The Condemned .
After landing a few bit parts and TV roles - including in the BBC Television police series Dixon of Dock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lifetime .
In 1962 he was cast as secret agent James Bond - a character he played from 1962-1971 , then again in 1983 .
At the time it was said he was reluctant to commit to a film series as the dapper Bond , but he knew that his career would benefit greatly should the franchise succeed .
He ended up playing secret agent 007 in the first five Bond films : Dr. No ( 1962 ) , From Russia with Love ( 1963 ) , Goldfinger ( 1964 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only Live Twice ( 1967 ) – then appeared again as Bond in Diamonds Are Forever ( 1971 ) and Never Say Never Again ( 1983 ) .
Interestingly , James Bond 's creator , Ian Fleming , originally doubted Connery 's casting , having said : `` He 's not what I envisioned of James Bond looks.
” Those thoughts didn ’ t last long and Fleming was so impressed with Connery ’ s turn in Dr. No , he created a half-Scottish , half-Swiss heritage for Bond in the later novels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of James Bond fans around the world , Connery ’ s transition to sex symbol was complete .
Bond made Connery a household name , but he eventually grew tired of the role and the pressure the franchise put on him .
His friend Michael Caine once said : `` If you were his friend in these early days you did n't raise the subject of Bond .
He was , and is , a much better actor than just playing James Bond , but he became synonymous with Bond .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people would say , ‘ Look , there 's James Bond.
’ That was particularly upsetting to him . ''
Abandoning the beloved Bond , over the following years , Connery found great success as part of ensemble casts in films such as Murder on the Orient Express ( 1974 ) with Vanessa Redgrave and John Gielgud , and A Bridge Too Far ( 1977 ) co-starring Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Olivier .
We nearly saw Connery as Gandalf , too , however he declined the role as he ‘ didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the actor was offered up to 15 % of the worldwide box office receipts to play Gandalf , which could have earned him as much as $ 400 million for the trilogy .
Connery confirmed his retirement from acting on film at the American Film Institute 's Lifetime Achievement Award on 8 June 2006 .
In regards to his rumoured return to the screen , he once said : `` retirement is just too much damned fun '' .
Connery was married to actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973 .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before he married Moroccan-French painter Micheline Roquebrune in 1975 - who he remained with until his passing .
In his older age , he relied on the help of a full-time caregiver where he lived in New York City , rarely making public appearances .
However his attendance at the US Open in August garnered a standing ovation from the crowd , as the James Bond theme rang out across the stands .
It ’ s this popularity that made the leading man a true Hollywood legend .
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Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90.
The James Bond actor's family revealed that he had been 'ill for some time' before he died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas surrounded by loved ones.
His son Jason paid tribute to his film star dad as he told the BBC his death was a 'sad loss for a people around the world.'
"We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time," shared Jason.
Sir Sean enjoyed a long and distinguished career but is best known for being the original James Bond, and to many fans the best ever.
He brought Ian Fleming's secret agent to the big screen in 1962's Dr No and went on to star in seven hit films in total.
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Raised in near poverty, a young Connery worked as a coffin polisher, milkman and lifeguard before his love of body building helped launch a career in acting.
After Bond propelled him to international stardom, Sir Sean enjoyed more than 40 years in the industry during which time he won an Oscar, two Baftas and three Golden Globes.
The proud Scotsman was also knighted in 2000 for his services to film drama, which he accepted wearing full highland dress.
Following the tragic announcement today, tributes have poured in for the much-loved star from devastated fans as well as politicians and fellow actors.
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Current James Bond Daniel Craig shared his condolences to Sir Sean's grieving family as he called the late star 'one of cinema's true greats.'
"Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more. He defined an era and a style," said Craig.
"The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
"He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come.
"My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course," joked the Skyfall star.
The family of Sir Roger Moore, who died in 2017 aged 89, said: "How infinitely sad to hear the news Sir Sean Connery has passed away. He and Roger were friends for many decades and Roger always maintained Sean was the best ever James Bond."
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The Official James Bond Twitter account shared a heartfelt statement from producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli who said they were 'devastated' by the news.
They praised Connery for revolutionising the world with his 'gritty and witty' portrayal of the secret service agent, acknowledging the franchise may never have taken off if it wasn't for his star quality.
Wilson and Brocolli shared: "We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words —
"The name’s Bond... James Bond” — he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon also paid her respects on social media, telling her followers that 'Scotland was in mourning'.
"I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.
"Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent & sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors."
Fellow Scotsman Robert Carlyle tweeted: "RIP Sir Sean Connery.. a trailblazer, a true legend and a gentleman."
While Australian star Hugh Jackman said he had grown up 'idolosing sean connery.'
"A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace," he shared.
James Bond fan Piers Morgan also tweeted: "RIP Sir Sean Connery, 90. The first James Bond. The best James Bond. What sad news."
Gary Lineker acknowledged the captchprase Connery made famous as he posted: "Shaken and, on this occasion, stirred to hear that Sir Sean Connery has passed away.
"Had the pleasure of playing golf with him on a couple of occasions. A real character and for me, the best Bond. James Bond should be immortal. RIP."
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Sir Sean became a firm favourite with movie goers following his time as Bond.
Later in his career he also proved a critical hit too as he took home the Academy Award for best supporting actor in 1988 for his role as a tough Irish police officer in The Untouchables.
Among his other hit films include in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Dragonheart and Murder on the Orient Express.
But his time as the super spy was never forgotten.
When Sir Sean turned 90 in August, the team behind James Bond paid a special tribute to his contribution to the franchise by producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
The James Bond Twitter account wrote: "Happy Birthday to our original 007, Sean Connery, who turns 90 today. With love from Michael, Barbara, everyone at EON and all your fans."
A poll conducted by the Radio Times the same month declared Sir Sean the best James Bond ever.
More than 14,000 people voted for their favourite Bond with Daniel Craig, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan giving Sir Sean some stiff competiton.
But the popularity of the Scotsman was could not be topped by his rivals as he stole an impressive 56% of the vote.
It was Dr No, the first of the Bond films, that helped turn Connery into an international star.
His fame only grew with the ever more popular sequels From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball.
After 1967's You Only Live Twice, Sir Sean turned his back on the franchise over fears of being typecast but was persuaded back for 1971s Diamonds Are Forever.
Sir Sean left Bond behind again, only to be coaxed back for a second time for 1983's Never Say Never.
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Despite Sir Sean's reservations, his time on Bond opened up him to a huge audience and cemented his status as an international sex symbol.
He was proclaimed Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine - and in 1999, at age 69, he was voted Sexiest Man of the Century.
However his greatest achievements may be his polling as The Greatest Living Scot and Scotland’s Great Living National Treasure.
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Born Thomas Sean Connery on 25 August 1930 in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, he is the eldest son of Euphemia McBain "Effie", a cleaning woman, and Joseph Connery, a factory worker and lorry driver, who also had another son, Neil.
Calling himself Sean long before the bright lights of Hollywood lured him to the entertainment industry, before becoming an actor, Sean Connery joined the Royal Navy and it was here he acquired two tattoos: one that reads “Mum and Dad” and the other says “Scotland Forever”.
After being medically discharged from the navy, he worked as a lorry driver, a lifeguard, a labourer, a coffin polisher and an artist’s model for the Edinburgh College of Art.
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Artist Richard Demarco, at the time a student who painted several notable early pictures of Connery, described him as: "very straight, slightly shy, too, too beautiful for words, a virtual Adonis".
That Adonis soon took a keen interest in bodybuilding at the age of 18, entering the Mr Universe competition.
However, he turned to acting after he was offered a contract with Manchester United football for £25 a week.
He recalled:"I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23.
“I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves."
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He got his first taste of showbusiness working backstage at the King's Theatre in late 1951, and not long after landing a small part in the production of South Pacific.
By the time the production reached Edinburgh, he had been given the part of Marine Cpl. Hamilton Steeves and was understudying two of the juvenile leads.
It was here in 1954 Connery first met actor Michael Caine at a party. The two became firm friends and Connery caught the acting bug, deciding to pursue a career in film.
A struggling actor trying to make ends meet, he played the role of a boxer in the TV series The Square Ring, where he was spotted by Canadian director Alvin Rakoff who gave him a break in 1956 TV movie The Condemned.
After landing a few bit parts and TV roles - including in the BBC Television police series Dixon of Dock Green - he landed the role of a lifetime.
In 1962 he was cast as secret agent James Bond - a character he played from 1962-1971, then again in 1983.
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At the time it was said he was reluctant to commit to a film series as the dapper Bond, but he knew that his career would benefit greatly should the franchise succeed.
He ended up playing secret agent 007 in the first five Bond films: Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), and You Only Live Twice (1967) – then appeared again as Bond in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Never Say Never Again (1983).
Interestingly, James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, originally doubted Connery's casting, having said: "He's not what I envisioned of James Bond looks.”
Those thoughts didn’t last long and Fleming was so impressed with Connery’s turn in Dr. No, he created a half-Scottish, half-Swiss heritage for Bond in the later novels.
Bond made Connery a household name, but he eventually grew tired of the role and the pressure the franchise put on him.
His friend Michael Caine once said: "If you were his friend in these early days you didn't raise the subject of Bond. He was, and is, a much better actor than just playing James Bond, but he became synonymous with Bond.
“He'd be walking down the street and people would say, ‘Look, there's James Bond.’ That was particularly upsetting to him."
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Abandoning the beloved Bond, over the following years, Connery found great success as part of ensemble casts in films such as Murder on the Orient Express (1974) with Vanessa Redgrave and John Gielgud, and A Bridge Too Far (1977) co-starring Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Olivier.
We nearly saw Connery as Gandalf, too, however he declined the role as he ‘didn’t understanding the script’. CNN reported that the actor was offered up to 15% of the worldwide box office receipts to play Gandalf, which could have earned him as much as $400 million for the trilogy.
Connery confirmed his retirement from acting on film at the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award on 8 June 2006. In regards to his rumoured return to the screen, he once said: "retirement is just too much damned fun".
Connery was married to actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. They had a son, actor Jason Connery, before he married Moroccan-French painter Micheline Roquebrune in 1975 - who he remained with until his passing.
In his older age, he relied on the help of a full-time caregiver where he lived in New York City, rarely making public appearances.
However his attendance at the US Open in August garnered a standing ovation from the crowd, as the James Bond theme rang out across the stands.
It’s this popularity that made the leading man a true Hollywood legend.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Bodybuilder who wore secret earpiece and sent lookalike to do theory test jailed

A former bodybuilding champion who tried to cheat his driving test by sending in a lookalike and using a secret Bluetooth earpiece , has been jailed .
Staff at two different test centres spotted Amir Lorzadeh , 38 , as he tried to insert a Bluetooth earpiece into headphones that helped translate the UK theory test .
The personal trainer who came to the UK from Iran in 2016 , then applied for a third theory test at Redditch test centre - but got another man who resembled him to attend and take the test in his name .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 ) , Lorzadeh of Birmingham , was jailed for 11 months .
Lorzadeh , who had been convicted of the first two offences at a trial and then admitted the third , was jailed by Judge Jason Taylor QC , who told him : `` You had callous disregard of the integrity of a system which is design to ensure that only those qualified to drive safely get behind the wheel of a car . ''
Having watched the videos of Lorzadeh inserting the electronic devices into the headphones , Judge Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very eagle-eyed to spot those manoeuvres - they were almost undetectable . ''
The court heard that applicants whose first language is not English can be provided with headphones to listen to the questions in their own language .
On December 13 , 2017 , Lorzadeh was seen on CCTV inserting the hidden Bluetooth speaker into the headphones , and an invigilator interrupted the test and asked for the headphones to be removed .
Lorzadeh then put up a struggle when he was asked to remove the device , and tried to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then tried to tried to remove an object from the device with a clenched fist .
The court was told that a similar scenario occurred at the test centre in Sutton Coldfield on November 7 , 2018 .
Lorzadeh was observed placing his belongings into a locker , where he dropped what looked like a digital earpiece .
Prosecutor Justin Davies said : `` Lorzadeh was placed near the invigilator 's desk so that his movement could be monitored .
He was observed passing a device from his hand into the headphones , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their suspicions .
`` Lorzadeh then removed the device and concealed it within his clenched fist .
He was then removed from the examination . ''
The court was told that a further theory test was booked for November 25 last year at Redditch , and this time he got someone resembling him to attend the test .
Judge Taylor interjected : `` He seems to think the theory test is an inconvenience and is an unnecessary obstacle in his way . ''
Sentencing Lorzadeh he said : `` Your actions show a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offend whilst awaiting trial .
`` Individually and together these are serious offences , especially when you consider the planning undertaken during the process which would have involved others at the other end of the Bluetooth device .
`` I do n't believe you are remorseful as you committed this offending on more than one occasion .
`` Your lack of insight and your minimising of the seriousness of your offending does not reflect well on you . ''
Lorzadeh was found guilty after a trial in January this year of two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fraud and pleaded guilty on September 21 this year to supplying an article - a provisonal driving licence - to the person who resembled him for use in fraud .
The judge jailed Lorzadeh for 11 months and told him that he was not able to suspend the sentence .

The personal trainer was spotted on CCTV trying to insert a hidden device into headphones that helped translate the questions.
Bodybuilder who wore secret earpiece and sent lookalike to do theory test jailed
A former bodybuilding champion who tried to cheat his driving test by sending in a lookalike and using a secret Bluetooth earpiece, has been jailed.
Staff at two different test centres spotted Amir Lorzadeh, 38, as he tried to insert a Bluetooth earpiece into headphones that helped translate the UK theory test.
The personal trainer who came to the UK from Iran in 2016, then applied for a third theory test at Redditch test centre - but got another man who resembled him to attend and take the test in his name.
At Gloucester Crown Court on Thursday (October 29), Lorzadeh of Birmingham, was jailed for 11 months.
Lorzadeh, who had been convicted of the first two offences at a trial and then admitted the third, was jailed by Judge Jason Taylor QC, who told him: "You had callous disregard of the integrity of a system which is design to ensure that only those qualified to drive safely get behind the wheel of a car."
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Having watched the videos of Lorzadeh inserting the electronic devices into the headphones, Judge Taylor said: "You have to be very eagle-eyed to spot those manoeuvres - they were almost undetectable."
The court heard that applicants whose first language is not English can be provided with headphones to listen to the questions in their own language.
On December 13, 2017, Lorzadeh was seen on CCTV inserting the hidden Bluetooth speaker into the headphones, and an invigilator interrupted the test and asked for the headphones to be removed.
Lorzadeh then put up a struggle when he was asked to remove the device, and tried to stop the invigilator removing the headphones. He then tried to tried to remove an object from the device with a clenched fist.
The court was told that a similar scenario occurred at the test centre in Sutton Coldfield on November 7, 2018.
Lorzadeh was observed placing his belongings into a locker, where he dropped what looked like a digital earpiece.
Prosecutor Justin Davies said: "Lorzadeh was placed near the invigilator's desk so that his movement could be monitored. He was observed passing a device from his hand into the headphones, whereupon test centre staff intervened to confirm their suspicions.
"Lorzadeh then removed the device and concealed it within his clenched fist. He was then removed from the examination."
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The court was told that a further theory test was booked for November 25 last year at Redditch, and this time he got someone resembling him to attend the test.
Judge Taylor interjected: "He seems to think the theory test is an inconvenience and is an unnecessary obstacle in his way."
Sentencing Lorzadeh he said: "Your actions show a brazen disrespect of due process in continuing to offend whilst awaiting trial.
"Individually and together these are serious offences, especially when you consider the planning undertaken during the process which would have involved others at the other end of the Bluetooth device.
"I don't believe you are remorseful as you committed this offending on more than one occasion.
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"Your lack of insight and your minimising of the seriousness of your offending does not reflect well on you."
Lorzadeh was found guilty after a trial in January this year of two counts of possessing an article for use in fraud and pleaded guilty on September 21 this year to supplying an article - a provisonal driving licence - to the person who resembled him for use in fraud.
The judge jailed Lorzadeh for 11 months and told him that he was not able to suspend the sentence.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Dimitar Berbatov makes Premier League predictions including Man Utd vs Arsenal

Ex-Man Utd striker Dimitar Berbatov feels his former club can build on recent successes by securing a narrow victory over old foes Arsenal on Sunday .
The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions and were in rampant form on Wednesday , smashing five past Red Bull Leipzig in the Champions League .
It 's been a significant turnaround in fortunes for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side after their 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Tottenham prior to the international break , and they could leapfrog Arsenal in the table should they win .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick up any points in their last two Premier League outings and will be keen to get back to winning ways .
Speaking to Betfair , Berbatov said : `` It ’ s crazy to see these two teams play when they are both so low in the table !
`` United ’ s confidence will be high , but often you have a brilliant result followed by a horror show .
`` I want to see United kick on up the table , and I think they can edge out Arsenal here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford is no doubt the crunch clash of the weekend , but there are several other intriguing fixtures taking place .
Liverpool are looking to reclaim top spot in the Premier League on Saturday evening but face an in-form West Ham side .
The Hammers ' are without striker Michail Antonio but Berbatov feels they can still spring a surprise given Liverpool 's problems at the back .
`` West Ham are the one team I always say struggle to be consistent , '' the Bulgarian continued .
`` Liverpool have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weak at the back more than once this season .
`` I think West Ham can grab a draw here , Liverpool have been leaking goals . ''
Hot on Liverpool 's tail are another of Berbatov 's former clubs Tottenham , who will look to put their Europa League disappointment behind them as they welcome relegation strugglers Brighton .
Who will win the title this season ?
Have your say below .
`` Spurs are being classed as title contenders , which is great , and they have a chance now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Berbatov added .
`` I say again , Harry Kane and Son are magicians , and Gareth Bale can inject his quality too .
They should take three points here . ''
Elsewhere Berbatov fancies Man City to earn a high-scoring win over Sheffield United , Leeds to pip Leicester , and Aston Villa to carry on their run of form with victory over Southampton .
It 's bad news for Chelsea though , who Berbatov feels will struggle to find a way past Burnley , with Newcastle and Everton also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a first win for Fulham beckons at home to West Brom .

Elsewhere in the top-flight this weekend Liverpool welcome West Ham, Chelsea head to Burnley, Tottenham host Brighton and high fliers Leeds meet Leicester
Ex-Man Utd striker Dimitar Berbatov feels his former club can build on recent successes by securing a narrow victory over old foes Arsenal on Sunday.
The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions and were in rampant form on Wednesday, smashing five past Red Bull Leipzig in the Champions League.
It's been a significant turnaround in fortunes for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side after their 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Tottenham prior to the international break, and they could leapfrog Arsenal in the table should they win.
In contrast, The Gunners have failed to pick up any points in their last two Premier League outings and will be keen to get back to winning ways.
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Speaking to Betfair , Berbatov said: "It’s crazy to see these two teams play when they are both so low in the table!
"United’s confidence will be high, but often you have a brilliant result followed by a horror show.
"I want to see United kick on up the table, and I think they can edge out Arsenal here. 2-1."
The showdown at Old Trafford is no doubt the crunch clash of the weekend, but there are several other intriguing fixtures taking place.
Liverpool are looking to reclaim top spot in the Premier League on Saturday evening but face an in-form West Ham side.
The Hammers' are without striker Michail Antonio but Berbatov feels they can still spring a surprise given Liverpool's problems at the back.
"West Ham are the one team I always say struggle to be consistent," the Bulgarian continued. "Liverpool have a lot of defensive injuries and have looked weak at the back more than once this season.
"I think West Ham can grab a draw here, Liverpool have been leaking goals."
Hot on Liverpool's tail are another of Berbatov's former clubs Tottenham, who will look to put their Europa League disappointment behind them as they welcome relegation strugglers Brighton.
Who will win the title this season? Have your say below.
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"Spurs are being classed as title contenders, which is great, and they have a chance now to go on to succeed and become consistent," Berbatov added.
"I say again, Harry Kane and Son are magicians, and Gareth Bale can inject his quality too. They should take three points here."
Elsewhere Berbatov fancies Man City to earn a high-scoring win over Sheffield United, Leeds to pip Leicester, and Aston Villa to carry on their run of form with victory over Southampton.
It's bad news for Chelsea though, who Berbatov feels will struggle to find a way past Burnley, with Newcastle and Everton also tipped to share the spoils, while a first win for Fulham beckons at home to West Brom.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Woman, 39, found dead in home as police arrest man on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 39-year-old woman was found dead at a home in east London .
Police said the body was discovered at a property in Henwick Road , Greenwich , on Friday morning after officers were called over concerns for the welfare of the occupants .
Officers believe the man and female victim were known to each other .
Although formal identification has not been completed , police are confident they know her identity and her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
A 41-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of murder .
He has been taken to hospital prior to going into police custody .
Met Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward .
A spokesperson said : `` Police were called at 10:24hrs on Friday , 30 October to concerns for the welfare of the occupants at a residential address in Henwick Road , SE9 .
`` Officers attended .
The body of a 39-year-old woman was found inside the address .
`` Although formal identification awaits , officers are confident they know her identity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
`` A post mortem examination will be scheduled in due course .
`` A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder .
`` He has been taken to hospital prior to going into police custody .
`` Officers believe the deceased and the arrested male were known to each other .
`` Detectives from the Met 's Specialist Crime Command ( Homicide ) are investigating .
`` Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 2196/30Oct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police were called to an address Henwick Road, Greenwich, at 10.24am on Friday to concerns for the occupants. The body of a 39-year-old woman was discovered and police arrested a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder
Woman, 39, found dead in home as police arrest man on suspicion of murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 39-year-old woman was found dead at a home in east London.
Police said the body was discovered at a property in Henwick Road, Greenwich, on Friday morning after officers were called over concerns for the welfare of the occupants.
Officers believe the man and female victim were known to each other.
Although formal identification has not been completed, police are confident they know her identity and her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He has been taken to hospital prior to going into police custody.
Met Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.
A spokesperson said: "Police were called at 10:24hrs on Friday, 30 October to concerns for the welfare of the occupants at a residential address in Henwick Road, SE9.
"Officers attended. The body of a 39-year-old woman was found inside the address.
"Although formal identification awaits, officers are confident they know her identity.
"Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"A post mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
"A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
"He has been taken to hospital prior to going into police custody.
"Officers believe the deceased and the arrested male were known to each other.
"Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are investigating.
"Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 2196/30Oct. Alternatively tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Huge spider assumed extinct spotted in UK for first time in 25 years

One of the UK 's largest and most endangered spiders has been spotted for the first time in more than 25 years .
The great fox-spider is listed as `` critically endangered '' and was feared to be extinct in the UK before it was rediscovered at a Ministry of Defence ( MoD ) training area in Surrey .
Previously it had not been seen since the early 1990s and had only ever been found at three sites in Dorset and Surrey .
Mike Waite , from the Surrey Wildlife Trust , said he was `` over the moon '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Great Fox-Spider has not been seen since 1993 and was feared to be extinct .
The spider is at the very edge of its range in the UK , which accounts for its super rarity here .
This formidable-looking creature is an impressive beast , perfectly camouflaged and also largely nocturnal , and for all its size it has been remarkably elusive .
“ I am naturally over-the-moon to have finally proved the continued existence of the Great Fox-Spider in the UK .
Although I ’ ve always held a latent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arachnologist , I am still a relative newbie , so am doubly pleased to have made this important contribution to our scientific knowledge .
” The arachnid-enthusiast spent two years searching late at night for the creature .
Finally , he discovered some unidentifiable immature spiderlings on MoD land managed by the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust .
He then found several mature males and one female great fox-spider , which was 55mm , or just over two inches , in diameter including its hairy , spiny legs .
The great fox-spider Alopecosa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wolf-spider Lycosidae family of spiders .
It is an opportunistic predator which hunts at night and is named for its wolf-like habit of chasing down its prey , across sandy terrain , over gravel and rocks before pouncing and capturing insects on the run .
The spider has eight black eyes and will immobilise its prey , including beetles , ants and smaller spiders , by injecting them with venom which liquifies the internal organs of the insect .
They shelter in silk-lined burrows or holes under rocks and Mr Waite now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the size of the population .
Nick Baker , naturalist , TV presenter and president of the British Arachnological Society , said : `` The prefix 'great ' does n't seem to do it justice , maybe it should be the fabulous , or fantastic fox-spider .
`` Even if the back story of its rarity and its rediscovery was n't taken into count , this spider is mega .
It 's about as handsome as a spider gets , it 's big and now it 's officially a member of the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great fox-spider is indeed the most exciting thing to happen in wildlife circles for quite some time .
Glad it 's in safe hands . ''

The great fox-spider has not been seen since the early 1990s and is listed as 'critically endangered'. But it was spotted at a Ministry of Defence (MoD) training area in Surrey
One of the UK's largest and most endangered spiders has been spotted for the first time in more than 25 years.
The great fox-spider is listed as "critically endangered" and was feared to be extinct in the UK before it was rediscovered at a Ministry of Defence (MoD) training area in Surrey.
Previously it had not been seen since the early 1990s and had only ever been found at three sites in Dorset and Surrey.
Mike Waite, from the Surrey Wildlife Trust, said he was "over the moon" with the discovery.
He said: "The Great Fox-Spider has not been seen since 1993 and was feared to be extinct. The spider is at the very edge of its range in the UK, which accounts for its super rarity here. This formidable-looking creature is an impressive beast, perfectly camouflaged and also largely nocturnal, and for all its size it has been remarkably elusive.
Image: Mike Waite/Surrey Wildlife Trust) Mike Waite/Surrey Wildlife Trust)
“I am naturally over-the-moon to have finally proved the continued existence of the Great Fox-Spider in the UK. Although I’ve always held a latent interest in spiders, as a bona-fide arachnologist, I am still a relative newbie, so am doubly pleased to have made this important contribution to our scientific knowledge. ”
The arachnid-enthusiast spent two years searching late at night for the creature. Finally, he discovered some unidentifiable immature spiderlings on MoD land managed by the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust.
He then found several mature males and one female great fox-spider, which was 55mm, or just over two inches, in diameter including its hairy, spiny legs.
Image: Surrey Wildlife Trust) Surrey Wildlife Trust)
The great fox-spider Alopecosa fabrilis is one of the largest of the wolf-spider Lycosidae family of spiders. It is an opportunistic predator which hunts at night and is named for its wolf-like habit of chasing down its prey, across sandy terrain, over gravel and rocks before pouncing and capturing insects on the run.
The spider has eight black eyes and will immobilise its prey, including beetles, ants and smaller spiders, by injecting them with venom which liquifies the internal organs of the insect.
They shelter in silk-lined burrows or holes under rocks and Mr Waite now plans to continue his study to gauge the size of the population.
Image: Mike Waite/Surrey Wildlife Trust) Mike Waite/Surrey Wildlife Trust)
Nick Baker, naturalist, TV presenter and president of the British Arachnological Society, said: "The prefix 'great' doesn't seem to do it justice, maybe it should be the fabulous, or fantastic fox-spider.
"Even if the back story of its rarity and its rediscovery wasn't taken into count, this spider is mega. It's about as handsome as a spider gets, it's big and now it's officially a member of the British fauna again.
"The rediscovery of the great fox-spider is indeed the most exciting thing to happen in wildlife circles for quite some time. Glad it's in safe hands."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Boris Johnson calls emergency meeting after second lockdown plans leaked

Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Government 's coronavirus response , Downing Street has confirmed .
The meeting will be held at 1.30pm today after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked last night .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` Cabinet will meet at 1.30pm today to discuss the Government 's coronavirus response . ''
It was understood that The Prime Minister met with his Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Minister Matt Hancock for crunch talks on Friday .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions of freedoms are necessary due to the demand being placed on hospitals by rising Covid-19 cases , according to reports .
Mr Johnson is then said to have come to a reluctant conclusion that a full national lockdown for England until December 1 was necessary .
No final decisions are said to have been made but Mr Johnson will address the nation on Monday about the next steps of the battle against coronavirus , according to the reports .
It came at the end of a week in which coronavirus deaths in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in May .
On Friday , the Covid-19 death toll shot up by 274 , while infections increased by more than 24,000 .
This is the biggest Friday jump in deaths since May 29 , when 274 fatalities were also recorded .
The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23 Jonathan Van Tam , the deputy chief medical officer , told ministers on Thursday morning that the virus is `` out of control '' .
It is likely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universities and schools will be shut .
The PM is expected to hold a press conference on the matter on Monday .
`` The data is really bad , '' a source told The Times .
`` We are seeing coronavirus rising all over the country and hospitals are really struggling to cope . ''
Government ministers were shown data suggesting that NHS beds would be overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients .
Sage experts believe the looming lockdown will have to last longer than two weeks to have the desired effect to protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inquiry has been launched after the plans for tougher restrictions were leaked .
It is understood that Downing Street has launched an investigation to find the source of the story , amid reports that the Government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday .
The alleged `` briefing '' of the story sparked criticism from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales , claiming it had increased pressure on the emergency services .
John Apter , head of the organisation which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on coronavirus measures .
He tweeted on Saturday morning : `` To those briefing selective media on a potential national lockdown please understand the impact this has .
`` It creates a media frenzy , causes confusion and ahead of any official announcement encourages some to make the most of their pre-lockdown time .
This is not a good mix ! ''
We 'll be bringing you the very latest updates , pictures and video on this breaking news story .

The Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Cabinet at 1.30pm after plans were a second national lockdown lasting until December were leaked last night
Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Government's coronavirus response, Downing Street has confirmed.
The meeting will be held at 1.30pm today after plans for a second national lockdown were leaked last night.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "Cabinet will meet at 1.30pm today to discuss the Government's coronavirus response."
It was understood that The Prime Minister met with his Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Minister Matt Hancock for crunch talks on Friday.
They came to the conclusion that more severe restrictions of freedoms are necessary due to the demand being placed on hospitals by rising Covid-19 cases, according to reports.
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Mr Johnson is then said to have come to a reluctant conclusion that a full national lockdown for England until December 1 was necessary.
No final decisions are said to have been made but Mr Johnson will address the nation on Monday about the next steps of the battle against coronavirus, according to the reports.
It came at the end of a week in which coronavirus deaths in the UK have risen to levels last seen in May.
On Friday, the Covid-19 death toll shot up by 274, while infections increased by more than 24,000.
This is the biggest Friday jump in deaths since May 29, when 274 fatalities were also recorded.
The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23
Jonathan Van Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, told ministers on Thursday morning that the virus is "out of control".
It is likely that everything but essential shops, nurseries, universities and schools will be shut.
The PM is expected to hold a press conference on the matter on Monday.
"The data is really bad," a source told The Times.
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"We are seeing coronavirus rising all over the country and hospitals are really struggling to cope."
Government ministers were shown data suggesting that NHS beds would be overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients.
Sage experts believe the looming lockdown will have to last longer than two weeks to have the desired effect to protect the NHS and save lives.
Elsewhere, an inquiry has been launched after the plans for tougher restrictions were leaked.
It is understood that Downing Street has launched an investigation to find the source of the story, amid reports that the Government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday.
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The alleged "briefing" of the story sparked criticism from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, claiming it had increased pressure on the emergency services.
John Apter, head of the organisation which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file officers, called for "clear communication" on coronavirus measures.
He tweeted on Saturday morning: "To those briefing selective media on a potential national lockdown please understand the impact this has.
"It creates a media frenzy, causes confusion and ahead of any official announcement encourages some to make the most of their pre-lockdown time. This is not a good mix!"
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Barcelona 'must cut wage bill by £170m to avoid bankruptcy' amid dire situation

Barcelona 's dire financial situation has been laid bare , with reports in Spain saying they must cut their astronomical wage bill by around £170million to avoid the risk of bankruptcy .
Talks are reportedly underway between the club and the legal representatives of their players regarding their salaries , according to EsportsRAC .
The deadline is Thursday next week , by which time a resolution needs to be agreed for the budget to be announced for this season .
Barcelona are forecasting a drop in revenue of over £230million which is why they are calling on players to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income , salaries are now reported to be over 80 % of that figure , which is unsustainable .
Players are likely to agree their same salaries but over a longer period of time , report the Daily Mail .
That would be a similar agreement to quartet Marc-Andre ter Stegen , Frenkie de Jong , Clement Lenglet and Gerard Pique who have all agreed to contract extensions .
The news follows the exit of president Josep Bartomeu who quit the Nou Camp after months of criticism earlier this week .
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Barca stars took a 70 % pay cut in March to ensure non-playing staff would continue to be paid in full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lionel Messi , who revealed his intention to leave the Blaugrana in the summer , is the club 's highest earner on £500,000-a-week .
Antoine Griezmann earns just shy of £300,000-a-week while Gerard Pique trousers £220,000-a-week .

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Barcelona 'must cut wage bill by £170m to avoid bankruptcy' as dire situation laid bare
Barcelona's dire financial situation has been laid bare, with reports in Spain saying they must cut their astronomical wage bill by around £170million to avoid the risk of bankruptcy.
Talks are reportedly underway between the club and the legal representatives of their players regarding their salaries, according to EsportsRAC.
The deadline is Thursday next week, by which time a resolution needs to be agreed for the budget to be announced for this season.
Barcelona are forecasting a drop in revenue of over £230million which is why they are calling on players to make financial sacrifices.
Following the reduction in income, salaries are now reported to be over 80% of that figure, which is unsustainable.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Players are likely to agree their same salaries but over a longer period of time, report the Daily Mail.
That would be a similar agreement to quartet Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong, Clement Lenglet and Gerard Pique who have all agreed to contract extensions.
The news follows the exit of president Josep Bartomeu who quit the Nou Camp after months of criticism earlier this week.
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Barca stars took a 70% pay cut in March to ensure non-playing staff would continue to be paid in full as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Lionel Messi, who revealed his intention to leave the Blaugrana in the summer, is the club's highest earner on £500,000-a-week.
Antoine Griezmann earns just shy of £300,000-a-week while Gerard Pique trousers £220,000-a-week.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Jesy Nelson fans declare she has 'won Halloween' with insane devil costume

Little Mix fans think Jesy Nelson will take some beating this Halloween thanks to her incredible Baphomet costume .
She just about recognisable with huge black horns , red face paint and a quirky fringe .
The half-human , half-goat ensemble amazed followers checking out her Instagram page .
The race is on to find the celebrity with the best look on October 31 - and the beauty is certainly in with a shout .
She completed the sensational look with a leather bra and sexy unzipped bodysuit .
The singer uploaded a number of pouty pictures to her Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one saying : `` Halloween winner ! ''
Another said : `` Props to your make-up artists she must be super talented . ''
One fan added : `` Hello you beautiful demoness ! ''
The 29-year-old star set pulses racing with a recent snap as she dropped a cryptic comment about relationships .
Jesy looked incredible in a pair of motorsport-inspired leather trousers and black blazer .
She teased fans with the incredible picture showing her donning a pair of pointed toe high-heeled boots as she showcased her perfectly manicured red nails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.1million followers , Jesy seemed to share a cryptic comment about relationships as she wrote : “ He made me feel like a woman.
” Jesy is currently dating actor Sean Sagar after her split from Love Island 's Chris Hughes earlier this year .
The singer and actor finally made their relationship official on Instagram after flirting outrageously for weeks .
Sean took to the site tolabel Jesy his girlfriend , writing : `` The reason for my happiness , '' followed by a heart emoji .
Jesy sweetly replied : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much . ''

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Jesy Nelson fans declare she has 'won Halloween' with insane devil costume
Little Mix fans think Jesy Nelson will take some beating this Halloween thanks to her incredible Baphomet costume.
She just about recognisable with huge black horns, red face paint and a quirky fringe.
The half-human, half-goat ensemble amazed followers checking out her Instagram page.
The race is on to find the celebrity with the best look on October 31 - and the beauty is certainly in with a shout.
She completed the sensational look with a leather bra and sexy unzipped bodysuit.
Image: jesynelson/Instagram) jesynelson/Instagram) Image: jesynelson/Instagram) jesynelson/Instagram)
The singer uploaded a number of pouty pictures to her Instagram page.
Fans loved it, with one saying: "Halloween winner!"
Another said: "Props to your make-up artists she must be super talented."
One fan added: "Hello you beautiful demoness!"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The 29-year-old star set pulses racing with a recent snap as she dropped a cryptic comment about relationships.
Jesy looked incredible in a pair of motorsport-inspired leather trousers and black blazer.
She teased fans with the incredible picture showing her donning a pair of pointed toe high-heeled boots as she showcased her perfectly manicured red nails.
In the caption written to her 7.1million followers, Jesy seemed to share a cryptic comment about relationships as she wrote: “He made me feel like a woman.”
Jesy is currently dating actor Sean Sagar after her split from Love Island's Chris Hughes earlier this year.
The singer and actor finally made their relationship official on Instagram after flirting outrageously for weeks.
Sean took to the site tolabel Jesy his girlfriend, writing: "The reason for my happiness," followed by a heart emoji.
Jesy sweetly replied: "My baby, I love you so much."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--England rugby stars hail centurion Youngs' 'absolutely ridiculous achievement'

Ben Youngs has blown the minds of his England team mates by reaching a century of caps .
When the game kicks off in Rome this evening Leicester ’ s 31-year-old scrum-half will join Jason Leonard as the only Englishman to reach three figures .
“ 100 caps is an absolutely ridiculous achievement , ” said Jamie George , who wins his 50th .
“ I ’ m in awe of Ben.
” “ Unreal , unbelievable , ” added Henry Slade .
“ A credit to his professionalism on and off the pitch , to get himself right , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a player reaching 50 caps leads the side out but never before has an English half-century been trumped by a Red Rose ton .
George said : “ I ’ d like to give Ben his time in the sun because he deserves it .
The fact he is so young and has so much more to come is , for me , the most exciting thing .
It certainly spurs me on.
” Leonard reached the magic mark against France in February 2003 and went on to win a World Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are inside that rugby circle you do not realise the hard work that goes into achieving 100 caps , ” the prop legend told Rugby Pass .
“ As an armchair fan , you see the 80 minutes but not the training sessions , the extra time spent on skills , getting up early doing weights and fitness plus the rehabilitation needed to look after your body .
“ To get through that and win 100 caps is a real testament to Ben .
”

Youngs becomes only second England player to hit 100-cap landmark - 17 years after Jason Leonard reached three figures
Ben Youngs has blown the minds of his England team mates by reaching a century of caps.
When the game kicks off in Rome this evening Leicester’s 31-year-old scrum-half will join Jason Leonard as the only Englishman to reach three figures.
“100 caps is an absolutely ridiculous achievement,” said Jamie George, who wins his 50th. “I’m in awe of Ben.”
“Unreal, unbelievable,” added Henry Slade. “A credit to his professionalism on and off the pitch, to get himself right, to always being fit.”
Tradition dictates that a player reaching 50 caps leads the side out but never before has an English half-century been trumped by a Red Rose ton.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
George said: “I’d like to give Ben his time in the sun because he deserves it. The fact he is so young and has so much more to come is, for me, the most exciting thing. It certainly spurs me on.”
Leonard reached the magic mark against France in February 2003 and went on to win a World Cup before declaring on 114.
“Unless you are inside that rugby circle you do not realise the hard work that goes into achieving 100 caps,” the prop legend told Rugby Pass .
Image: Andrew Matthews/PA) Andrew Matthews/PA)
“As an armchair fan, you see the 80 minutes but not the training sessions, the extra time spent on skills, getting up early doing weights and fitness plus the rehabilitation needed to look after your body.
“To get through that and win 100 caps is a real testament to Ben.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Eddie Jones' England battle cry: Raise Six Nations trophy - and lift the country

Eddie Jones has challenged his England rugby team to raise the Six Nations trophy - and lift the country .
The Red Rose brigade need a big win away in Italy to stand a chance of beating championship rivals Ireland and France to the title .
Jones has framed his strategy for a Roman conquest around a priceless opportunity to improve the spirits of a nation weighed down by pandemic concerns .
Billy Vunipola said : “ The biggest thing for us is that we want people to smile and the people who are going through a tough time back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest inspiration we can provide is to play good rugby and win something , because everyone smiles with a trophy.
” Nobody was smiling in the England camp after 13 Barbarians players breached Covid protocols to force the cancellation of last Sunday ’ s warm-up game .
Jamie George , who wins his 50th cap at Stadio Olimpico , is a Saracens club mate of many of the guilty parties , since charged by the RFU , and was “ gutted ” by the loss of the fixture .
“ My personal reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` They have obviously gone out and got things very wrong .
“ I ’ ve spoken to a couple of the guys at Saracens who were involved .
They put their hands up and realise they messed up .
They are very disappointed in themselves and send their apologies .
“ They made a pretty big mistake but they aren ’ t bad people .
The disciplinary hearing ’ s going to be happening this week .
I think they will take full responsibility for their actions.
” Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be ring-rusty in a game in which every second counts if they are to build a margin of victory to withstand the rival title challenges in Paris , where France host leaders Ireland .
“ We ’ ve been waiting for the game for a long time and everyone is desperate to get out there , ” said George .
“ Obviously it would have been a little bit better if we ’ d had that Baabaas game , but that wasn ’ t meant to be .
”

Red Rose boss frames his strategy for a Roman conquest around a priceless opportunity to improve spirits of a nation weighed down by pandemic concerns
Eddie Jones has challenged his England rugby team to raise the Six Nations trophy - and lift the country.
The Red Rose brigade need a big win away in Italy to stand a chance of beating championship rivals Ireland and France to the title.
Jones has framed his strategy for a Roman conquest around a priceless opportunity to improve the spirits of a nation weighed down by pandemic concerns.
Billy Vunipola said: “The biggest thing for us is that we want people to smile and the people who are going through a tough time back home to be happy.
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“The biggest inspiration we can provide is to play good rugby and win something, because everyone smiles with a trophy.”
Nobody was smiling in the England camp after 13 Barbarians players breached Covid protocols to force the cancellation of last Sunday’s warm-up game.
Jamie George, who wins his 50th cap at Stadio Olimpico, is a Saracens club mate of many of the guilty parties, since charged by the RFU, and was “gutted” by the loss of the fixture.
Image: Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs) Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs) Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire) Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
“My personal reaction was one of huge frustration," he said. "They have obviously gone out and got things very wrong.
“I’ve spoken to a couple of the guys at Saracens who were involved. They put their hands up and realise they messed up. They are very disappointed in themselves and send their apologies.
“They made a pretty big mistake but they aren’t bad people. The disciplinary hearing’s going to be happening this week. I think they will take full responsibility for their actions.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Without that fixture there is the chance England could be ring-rusty in a game in which every second counts if they are to build a margin of victory to withstand the rival title challenges in Paris, where France host leaders Ireland.
“We’ve been waiting for the game for a long time and everyone is desperate to get out there,” said George. “Obviously it would have been a little bit better if we’d had that Baabaas game, but that wasn’t meant to be.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Redknapp suggests Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already regrets Man Utd transfer decision

Jamie Redknapp has suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would rather have spent the Donny van de Beek cash on another target and is already regretting signing him for Man Utd .
The Dutch midfielder has had a staggered start to his United career since his £40million switch from Ajax in the summer , starting just three of his eight appearances .
Van de Beek is yet to be handed a starting berth in Premier League action , though was selected from the off in United 's Champions League win over Leipzig on Wednesday .
Solskjaer rejigged his midfield for the 5-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Marcus Rashford on the bench in order to make room for the 23-year-old .
But Redknapp feels Solskjaer may already be questioning why he bought van de Beek in the first place .
`` He is a talent , we ’ ve seen that when he ’ s played for Ajax and Holland , '' Redknapp told Sky Sports ’ Pitch to Post podcast .
`` But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees him day in , day out .
If a player is good enough , he plays .
`` Solskjaer obviously doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the team yet .
Perhaps he isn ’ t fit enough or isn ’ t showing enough in training . ''
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have missed out on Jadon Sancho in the summer , but he still made some big moves in the transfer market with Donny van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cavani all arriving .
But their start to the season has been a mixed bag , with a home defeat to Crystal Palace and a 6-1 thrashing by Spurs at one end of the scale , and a tremendous 2-1 win over PSG in Paris at the other .
The question now is whether they can find the right balance ?
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The youngster was the club 's biggest signing of the summer , with pressure now mounting on Solskjaer to play him more regularly .
But Redknapp feels the cash would have been better spent elsewhere .
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Have your say below .
`` You saw when Fabinho first came to Liverpool , Jurgen Klopp didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But it wasn ’ t a big deal or a big focus at the time because they were doing so well and they had other players .
`` Liverpool had that luxury but Manchester United don ’ t .
If he was at Liverpool , it wouldn ’ t be a big deal but because it ’ s United and they ’ re struggling , everyone wants to see him .
`` But the problem is , where do you play him ?
It ’ s a very difficult one for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not had him , if he ’ s totally honest , and would rather have that £40m on another centre-back and bolster the area where they definitely do have problems . ''

Solskjaer endured a difficult summer in the transfer market after failing to land his priority targets while forking out millions on new arrivals without strengthening United's weak spots
Jamie Redknapp has suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would rather have spent the Donny van de Beek cash on another target and is already regretting signing him for Man Utd.
The Dutch midfielder has had a staggered start to his United career since his £40million switch from Ajax in the summer, starting just three of his eight appearances.
Van de Beek is yet to be handed a starting berth in Premier League action, though was selected from the off in United's Champions League win over Leipzig on Wednesday.
Solskjaer rejigged his midfield for the 5-0 win, opting to leave Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford on the bench in order to make room for the 23-year-old.
But Redknapp feels Solskjaer may already be questioning why he bought van de Beek in the first place.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"He is a talent, we’ve seen that when he’s played for Ajax and Holland," Redknapp told Sky Sports’ Pitch to Post podcast.
"But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees him day in, day out. If a player is good enough, he plays.
"Solskjaer obviously doesn’t think he’s right for the team yet. Perhaps he isn’t fit enough or isn’t showing enough in training."
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Solskjaer has stressed van de Beek is set to play a "big part" in United's season despite the wealth of midfielders at United's disposal.
The youngster was the club's biggest signing of the summer, with pressure now mounting on Solskjaer to play him more regularly.
But Redknapp feels the cash would have been better spent elsewhere.
Can United challenge for the title this season? Have your say below.
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"You saw when Fabinho first came to Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp didn’t play him," he continued. "But it wasn’t a big deal or a big focus at the time because they were doing so well and they had other players.
"Liverpool had that luxury but Manchester United don’t. If he was at Liverpool, it wouldn’t be a big deal but because it’s United and they’re struggling, everyone wants to see him.
"But the problem is, where do you play him? It’s a very difficult one for Solskjaer and he probably would rather have not had him, if he’s totally honest, and would rather have that £40m on another centre-back and bolster the area where they definitely do have problems."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Why Strictly has cancelled Halloween theme night -leaving fans disappointed

For many , Strictly Come Dancing 's Halloween spectacular is the highlight of every series .
The incredible costumes , spooky music and scary sets are guaranteed to get viewers in the mood for the festivies .
But those tuning in tonight expecting a ghoulish extravaganza will be deeply disappointed .
BBC bosses have made the decision cut the themed show this year as they deemed it 'too soon ' to hold a special with the entire series slashed to just nine live episodes .
That means there wo n't be a trick or a ghostly treat as usual for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 31 this year .
Executive producer Sarah James knows the Halloween fright night will be missed but explained to Strictly fans why it just was n't possible .
She revealed : “ We are having a launch followed by a nine-week live run .
`` There will be no elimination on the first week as per the previous series ; the first result show will be on week two .
“ We will have movie week and we will have musicals week , but we won ’ t have Halloween this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Halloween group number , but Halloween actually falls on the second week this year so we thought that might be a bit too early for a themed week .
“ Obviously we won ’ t be able to go to Blackpool this year , unfortunately , but we will be doing a very special celebration of Blackpool in one of the shows.
” Viewers have been sharing their disappointment on Twitter .
`` Halloween week is cancelled on Strictly ?
So we 're just throwing out anything vaguely enjoyable now ? '
fumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Strictly Halloween Special has been cancelled this year .
just summing up 2020 innit .
# devoed `` added another .
`` I was so looking forward to Halloween-themed Strictly ! ''
raged a third .
But there is better news for viewers who love the show 's brilliant themed specials .
Movie and musical weeks are going ahead as usual during November .
With the first public vote open to viewers tonight , the celebrity of 2020 will be given their marching orders this weekend .
Bookies are predicting that Jacqui @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boot this weekend after she wound up bottom of the leaderboard with just 13 points .
Tonight 's episode will begin at 7.10pm on BBC One .
All episodes from the series are available to watch on BBC iPlayer .

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Strictly viewers hoping to marvel at some spooky costumes and even scarier dancing will be left disappointed tonight after producers were forced to make a very tough decision
For many, Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween spectacular is the highlight of every series.
The incredible costumes, spooky music and scary sets are guaranteed to get viewers in the mood for the festivies.
But those tuning in tonight expecting a ghoulish extravaganza will be deeply disappointed.
BBC bosses have made the decision cut the themed show this year as they deemed it 'too soon' to hold a special with the entire series slashed to just nine live episodes.
That means there won't be a trick or a ghostly treat as usual for the episode which happened to land on October 31 this year.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
Executive producer Sarah James knows the Halloween fright night will be missed but explained to Strictly fans why it just wasn't possible.
She revealed: “We are having a launch followed by a nine-week live run.
"There will be no elimination on the first week as per the previous series; the first result show will be on week two.
“We will have movie week and we will have musicals week, but we won’t have Halloween this year.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
"Instead we have done a Halloween group number, but Halloween actually falls on the second week this year so we thought that might be a bit too early for a themed week.
“Obviously we won’t be able to go to Blackpool this year, unfortunately, but we will be doing a very special celebration of Blackpool in one of the shows.”
Viewers have been sharing their disappointment on Twitter.
"Halloween week is cancelled on Strictly? So we're just throwing out anything vaguely enjoyable now?' fumed one.
"Can’t believe the Strictly Halloween Special has been cancelled this year. just summing up 2020 innit. #devoed " added another.
"I was so looking forward to Halloween-themed Strictly!" raged a third.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
But there is better news for viewers who love the show's brilliant themed specials.
Movie and musical weeks are going ahead as usual during November.
With the first public vote open to viewers tonight, the celebrity of 2020 will be given their marching orders this weekend.
Bookies are predicting that Jacqui Smith will be the first star given the boot this weekend after she wound up bottom of the leaderboard with just 13 points.
Tonight's episode will begin at 7.10pm on BBC One.
All episodes from the series are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.