thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Dean Smith eases players' fears about restart after father's death from Covid-19

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has told his players to trust in Project Restart – despite losing his father to the coronavirus pandemic .
Smith , who was raised as a Villa fan , is in mourning after his 79-year-old dad , Ron , passed away at the age of 79 during the week .
But Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi has revealed how his manager has been trying to ease any fears that his players may have about going back on the pitch .
El Ghazi said : “ The manager 's father dying had a big impact on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terribly sorry for him - and it was a big shock for everyone .
“ The manager told the players that his dad was old and that it was terrible what had happened .
“ But he also said that we should not be scared because the virus does not have that effect on everyone .
“ He really wanted us to feel okay .
He told us that we are being tested all the time and that the club keeps a good eye on us .
“ He has really tried his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that was amazing , because we had walked in thinking that we had to help him.
” Smith 's father had been unwell recently and was being looked after in a care home .
He had raised his son as a Villa fan and was at the 1982 European Cup final when Peter Withe 's goal secured a famous victory over Bayern Munich in Rotterdam .
He had also worked for the club as a steward .
Premier League clubs have introduced a number of strict protocols in a bid to resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures include regular testing for the virus .
El Ghazi said : “ Every time I get a test , they take four swabs from the back of my tongue .
“ They also go into my nose about three centimetres deep .
“ Does it hurt ?
Not really .
But it does make your eyes water sometimes because you can feel it when it goes into the top of your nose .
“ But it is all worth it .
”

The Aston Villa manager's father Ron passed away earlier this week at the age of 79 after testing positive for the pandemic four weeks ago
Dean Smith eases players' fears about restart despite death of father from coronavirus
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has told his players to trust in Project Restart – despite losing his father to the coronavirus pandemic.
Smith, who was raised as a Villa fan, is in mourning after his 79-year-old dad, Ron, passed away at the age of 79 during the week.
But Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi has revealed how his manager has been trying to ease any fears that his players may have about going back on the pitch.
El Ghazi said: “The manager's father dying had a big impact on the whole squad.
“We feel terribly sorry for him - and it was a big shock for everyone.
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“The manager told the players that his dad was old and that it was terrible what had happened.
“But he also said that we should not be scared because the virus does not have that effect on everyone.
“He really wanted us to feel okay. He told us that we are being tested all the time and that the club keeps a good eye on us.
“He has really tried his best to make us feel better - and that was amazing, because we had walked in thinking that we had to help him.”
Smith's father had been unwell recently and was being looked after in a care home.
He had raised his son as a Villa fan and was at the 1982 European Cup final when Peter Withe's goal secured a famous victory over Bayern Munich in Rotterdam.
He had also worked for the club as a steward.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Premier League clubs have introduced a number of strict protocols in a bid to resume the season on June 17.
The measures include regular testing for the virus.
El Ghazi said: “Every time I get a test, they take four swabs from the back of my tongue.
“They also go into my nose about three centimetres deep.
“Does it hurt? Not really. But it does make your eyes water sometimes because you can feel it when it goes into the top of your nose.
“But it is all worth it.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Former Man Utd kit man recalls moment Ferguson and his team got covered in poo

Manchester United kit-man Albert Morgan has recalled the day Sir Alex Ferguson had a stinker at Sunderland .
Morgan , kit-man and driver for the Old Trafford boss during many of his years at United , is a legendary figure at the club and a man with more secrets than most from the Fergie years .
Now retired , Morgan , has given an insight into life at United – and remembers the day it all turned to s*** for Fergie and his team at the Stadium of Light in October 2010 .
Says Morgan : “ We go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drip , drip ’ , they had a bucket under this drip and they said 'we ’ ve got a leak in the dressing room ceiling ' .
“ So all the boys were getting ready , they ’ re all walking around this bucket , the manager was in the corner like he did , he ’ d done his team talk at the hotel and was reading his programme .
“ We all went out on the pitch for the warm up .
After a few minutes one of the security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think you better come in the dressing room , that bucket ’ s getting a bit full ’ .
“ By the time we got back the bucket had been changed to a bin .
Well , we walked in and they had these ceiling tiles , before you could say ‘ whip ’ , one of them just burst out .
“ There was s**t everywhere !
The gaffer just got out .
It was all over the suits , the clothes , up the walls , everywhere.. “ Dimitar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his shoes had just sunk in three inches of sh*t ” , Morgan told the Official Manchester United Podcast .
“ You couldn ’ t save a thing .
Everything was gone .
Shoes , suits .
The only thing we could do was go into the lads ’ socks and shoes to get the jewellery and watches .
“ This is ten to three .
The game kicks off at three and match shirts are all splattered in sh*t. They had to put the game back half an hour .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not playing in that.
” Thankfully , Morgan had brought a spare set of kit which the players were able to change into as mortified Sunderland boss Steve Bruce arrived to help clear up the mess before a 0-0 draw .
“ He comes in a door at the back of the dressing room .
He had this brush , it must have been 14 foot wide ” says Morgan .
“ And there ’ s big Brucie coming in at the back just shovelling this sh*t out of the dressing room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in black bags and destroyed the lot.
” Morgan also remembers the day he gave David Beckham his shirt for the 1997 Charity Shield clash with Chelsea – with his name spelt wrong .
“ That was a bit of hard luck .
I have four Beckham shirts in my bag , because I used to take two long and two short ( sleeves ) with me .
“ And obviously you get word blind and you don ’ t see the spelling mistakes , well I didn ’ t anyway .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he put the shirt on and he was on the bench .
“ The game was going on and all of a sudden the gaffer turned round and said ‘ Becks , get ready ’ .
He whipped his shirt off and right away I thought , ‘ Ohh Jesus ’ .
There was no H in Beckham .
“ At the time other people printed the names , we didn ’ t do them in-house.
” You can listen to the rest of the interview from Monday evening , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United website , App and all your favourite podcast platforms .

The Red Devils had a disastrous start during a trip to face Sunderland in 2010 when a leak in the dressing room caused a rather unpleasant spillage
Former Man Utd kit man recalls moment Sir Alex Ferguson and his team got covered in poo
Manchester United kit-man Albert Morgan has recalled the day Sir Alex Ferguson had a stinker at Sunderland.
Morgan, kit-man and driver for the Old Trafford boss during many of his years at United, is a legendary figure at the club and a man with more secrets than most from the Fergie years.
Now retired, Morgan, has given an insight into life at United – and remembers the day it all turned to s*** for Fergie and his team at the Stadium of Light in October 2010.
Says Morgan: “We go to the ground and there was a ‘drip, drip’, they had a bucket under this drip and they said 'we’ve got a leak in the dressing room ceiling'.
“So all the boys were getting ready, they’re all walking around this bucket, the manager was in the corner like he did, he’d done his team talk at the hotel and was reading his programme.
“We all went out on the pitch for the warm up. After a few minutes one of the security guards came up and said ‘Albert, I think you better come in the dressing room, that bucket’s getting a bit full’.
“By the time we got back the bucket had been changed to a bin. Well, we walked in and they had these ceiling tiles, before you could say ‘whip’, one of them just burst out.
“There was s**t everywhere! The gaffer just got out. It was all over the suits, the clothes, up the walls, everywhere..
“Dimitar Berbatov was going mad about his shoes, his shoes had just sunk in three inches of sh*t”, Morgan told the Official Manchester United Podcast.
“You couldn’t save a thing. Everything was gone. Shoes, suits. The only thing we could do was go into the lads’ socks and shoes to get the jewellery and watches.
“This is ten to three. The game kicks off at three and match shirts are all splattered in sh*t. They had to put the game back half an hour.
“All the players were saying I’m not playing in that.”
Thankfully, Morgan had brought a spare set of kit which the players were able to change into as mortified Sunderland boss Steve Bruce arrived to help clear up the mess before a 0-0 draw.
“He comes in a door at the back of the dressing room. He had this brush, it must have been 14 foot wide” says Morgan.
“And there’s big Brucie coming in at the back just shovelling this sh*t out of the dressing room.
“We just put the suits in black bags and destroyed the lot.”
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Morgan also remembers the day he gave David Beckham his shirt for the 1997 Charity Shield clash with Chelsea – with his name spelt wrong.
“That was a bit of hard luck. I have four Beckham shirts in my bag, because I used to take two long and two short (sleeves) with me.
“And obviously you get word blind and you don’t see the spelling mistakes, well I didn’t anyway. I put his shirt on the peg, he put the shirt on and he was on the bench.
“The game was going on and all of a sudden the gaffer turned round and said ‘Becks, get ready’. He whipped his shirt off and right away I thought, ‘Ohh Jesus’. There was no H in Beckham.
“At the time other people printed the names, we didn’t do them in-house.”
You can listen to the rest of the interview from Monday evening, as well as previous UTD Podcast episodes, via the Manchester United website, App and all your favourite podcast platforms.
Link: https://www.manutd.com/en/official-podcasts


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--FA Cup final on August 1 could be played in front of 20,000 fans at Wembley

The FA could lead the way with fans returning to football – in the Cup Final on August 1 .
It is believed plans are being explored to allow a maximum of up to 10,000 fans from each side to support their team in the showpiece final at Wembley .
But only IF the coronavirus infection rate has dipped below 0.5 when the game comes around .
If the health advice allows , Wembley ’ s 90,000 capacity would be the perfect stadium in which to trial a return to action in front of a limited number of fans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wembley would enable them to control the flow of supporters in and out of the stadium .
With lockdown rules beginning to ease , it ’ s believed in two months ’ time the UK ’ s situation may be different .
Keeping fans away from the remainder of the Premier League season is seen as a no-brainer , with health officials worried about a second coronavirus spike .
But football authorities believe they could be given the go-ahead to admit fans back into some stadiums in a phased experiment by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .
A football administrator said : “ Fans will be allowed back to see sport at some stage – not just in football .
“ We already know there ’ s no chance of grounds opening up and being filled to capacity .
“ But discussions have taken place about a phased return of spectators when Government health advice allows .
“ That will be in smaller , manageable numbers at first and Wembley would seem a good place to start as it ’ s the country ’ s biggest stadium .
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FA CUP DATES AND SCHEDULE CONFIRMED WITH FINAL PENCILLED IN FOR AUGUST 1
FA CUP DATES AND SCHEDULE CONFIRMED WITH FINAL PENCILLED IN FOR AUGUST 1
EXCLUSIVE: Plans are being explored for 10,000 fans from each club that reaches the FA Cup final to attend the English domestic season's showpiece game
FA Cup final on August 1 could be played in front of 20,000 fans at Wembley
The FA could lead the way with fans returning to football – in the Cup Final on August 1.
It is believed plans are being explored to allow a maximum of up to 10,000 fans from each side to support their team in the showpiece final at Wembley.
But only IF the coronavirus infection rate has dipped below 0.5 when the game comes around.
If the health advice allows, Wembley’s 90,000 capacity would be the perfect stadium in which to trial a return to action in front of a limited number of fans.
Senior stadium officials believe the space available at Wembley would enable them to control the flow of supporters in and out of the stadium.
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With lockdown rules beginning to ease, it’s believed in two months’ time the UK’s situation may be different.
Keeping fans away from the remainder of the Premier League season is seen as a no-brainer, with health officials worried about a second coronavirus spike.
But football authorities believe they could be given the go-ahead to admit fans back into some stadiums in a phased experiment by the time the new season starts sometime in September.
A football administrator said: “Fans will be allowed back to see sport at some stage – not just in football.
“We already know there’s no chance of grounds opening up and being filled to capacity.
“But discussions have taken place about a phased return of spectators when Government health advice allows.
“That will be in smaller, manageable numbers at first and Wembley would seem a good place to start as it’s the country’s biggest stadium.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Wembley emerges as most likely venue for Mersey derby and Man City vs Liverpool

Wembley is emerging as the most likely venue for Liverpool ’ s Merseyside derby with Everton AND their clash with Manchester City .
Those two fixtures are among 12 in the Premier League that have been dubbed ‘ high risk ’ by the authorities over fears that crowds could congregate outside stadiums .
Liverpool ’ s four remaining home games — against Crystal Palace , Aston Villa , Burnley and Chelsea — are also among them , with concerns that supporters will converge on Anfield during or immediately after the game in which they win the title .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinched away from Anfield that supporters will descend on their famous old stadium for the next home game .
Liverpool want their fixtures to be played at the grounds they were originally scheduled and will push back if the authorities try to move their games simply because they do not believe their fans can be trusted to stay away from stadiums .
However , they will accept any venue changes if there are other reasons for switching a particular match or matches as long as those reasons are fair given the current situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday in which they said they would have ‘ no objections ’ to policing any fixtures at Goodison or Anfield after the season resumes on June 17 .
They also said they would be happy to provide ‘ whatever policing is required ’ to ensure games go off without a hitch .
However , they also made clear that they will take their lead from the Safety Advisory Group , so the final decision is unlikely to rest with them .
While there are still a good number of Liverpool , Everton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed to be the best option for those two games .
West Ham ’ s London Stadium — one of eight approved neutral Premier League venues — has been proposed as another option in the capital but the national stadium is more likely .

Liverpool's matches against Everton and Manchester City are among 12 matches identified as 'high risk' which could be played on neutral territory
Wembley emerges as most likely venue for Merseyside derby and Man City vs Liverpool
Wembley is emerging as the most likely venue for Liverpool’s Merseyside derby with Everton AND their clash with Manchester City.
Those two fixtures are among 12 in the Premier League that have been dubbed ‘high risk’ by the authorities over fears that crowds could congregate outside stadiums.
Liverpool ’s four remaining home games — against Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Burnley and Chelsea — are also among them, with concerns that supporters will converge on Anfield during or immediately after the game in which they win the title.
There are also worries that if top spot is clinched away from Anfield that supporters will descend on their famous old stadium for the next home game.
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Liverpool want their fixtures to be played at the grounds they were originally scheduled and will push back if the authorities try to move their games simply because they do not believe their fans can be trusted to stay away from stadiums.
However, they will accept any venue changes if there are other reasons for switching a particular match or matches as long as those reasons are fair given the current situation.
Merseyside Police issued a statement on Friday in which they said they would have ‘no objections’ to policing any fixtures at Goodison or Anfield after the season resumes on June 17.
They also said they would be happy to provide ‘whatever policing is required’ to ensure games go off without a hitch.
However, they also made clear that they will take their lead from the Safety Advisory Group, so the final decision is unlikely to rest with them.
While there are still a good number of Liverpool, Everton and City supporters in London, Wembley is deemed to be the best option for those two games.
West Ham ’s London Stadium — one of eight approved neutral Premier League venues — has been proposed as another option in the capital but the national stadium is more likely.


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Paul Ince explains why Roy Keane is player he misses most from stellar career

Paul Ince played alongside some of the most talented footballers of his generation in the decade he spent at Manchester United , Inter Milan and Liverpool .
Bryan Robson , Ryan Giggs and Eric Cantona were among the standout names he played with at Old Trafford , Javier Zanetti at the San Siro and Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman at Anfield .
But , of all the greats he worked withering that period , Roy Keane is the one he misses playing with the most .
Ince said : “ When I first went to United , my idol was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play with him .
To get that last season — in 1992-93 — with Robson was amazing .
“ Then I was thinking , ‘ Right , who else is going to come in and be my partner ?
’ “ And when Roy came , I was thinking , ‘ Yeah , he ’ s only young , but I like him , I like the way he is ’ .
“ He was such a good leader of the team and one of those players who , when you thought that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could turn you into a great one .
“ I like to think that I was a very good player , but he demanded more of you to make you a great player .
“ We kind of got it out of each other .
We were very good friends off the pitch as well .
Some players have partnerships on the pitch but don ’ t really go out after .
“ Me and Keaney , after every game – whether we ’ d won , lost or drawn – we used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when everyone had gone and analyse our performances .
“ I ’ d be saying , ‘ You need to be better at this , you didn ’ t do this and , defensively , you need to do that ’ .
“ Sometimes I ’ d be saying , ‘ You were great at this ’ , and he ’ d be saying things to me and we ’ d kind of bounce off each other .
That ’ s what made us so great .
“ As a player , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackle and , of course , he was naughty at times .
I say ‘ at times ’ , but he was naughty quite a lot of times .
“ But his demands and high standards… he could talk the talk and walk the walk .
He wanted everyone to play the way he played and we had a team that did that .
“ And when you have seven or eight players who demand that week in , week out , you win things .
Some people couldn ’ t stand up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem at times .
“ If they couldn ’ t do it , it would frustrate him because they weren ’ t as good as he was.
” While Ince misses playing with Keane the most , he still hails Paul Gascoigne as the best player he ever played with .
Ince added : “ I played against Gazza for West Ham , he was playing for Newcastle at Upton Park and he just ran Billy Bonds ragged .
“ He nutmegged him about 10 times and Billy spent an hour-and-a-half just chasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get near this cheeky little Geordie youngster .
And I was thinking , ‘ Who ’ s this kid here ?
’ “ Then I was fortunate to spend all those times with him for England and we had a great partnership as well .
Whenever I talk about the greatest players that I ever played with , Gazza is always the No.1 on the list .
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Former England midfielder Paul Ince played with some of the greatest players of his generation - but he misses none more than old Manchester United teammate Roy Keane
Paul Ince explains why Roy Keane is player he misses most from illustrious career
Paul Ince played alongside some of the most talented footballers of his generation in the decade he spent at Manchester United, Inter Milan and Liverpool.
Bryan Robson, Ryan Giggs and Eric Cantona were among the standout names he played with at Old Trafford, Javier Zanetti at the San Siro and Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman at Anfield.
But, of all the greats he worked withering that period, Roy Keane is the one he misses playing with the most.
Ince said: “When I first went to United, my idol was Bryan Robson, so I wanted to play with him. To get that last season — in 1992-93 — with Robson was amazing.
“Then I was thinking, ‘Right, who else is going to come in and be my partner?’
“And when Roy came, I was thinking, ‘Yeah, he’s only young, but I like him, I like the way he is’.
“He was such a good leader of the team and one of those players who, when you thought that you were a good player, he could turn you into a great one.
“I like to think that I was a very good player, but he demanded more of you to make you a great player.
“We kind of got it out of each other. We were very good friends off the pitch as well. Some players have partnerships on the pitch but don’t really go out after.
“Me and Keaney, after every game – whether we’d won, lost or drawn – we used to sit down in the changing room when everyone had gone and analyse our performances.
“I’d be saying, ‘You need to be better at this, you didn’t do this and, defensively, you need to do that’.
“Sometimes I’d be saying, ‘You were great at this’, and he’d be saying things to me and we’d kind of bounce off each other. That’s what made us so great.
“As a player, he had everything – he could score, tackle and, of course, he was naughty at times. I say ‘at times’, but he was naughty quite a lot of times.
“But his demands and high standards… he could talk the talk and walk the walk. He wanted everyone to play the way he played and we had a team that did that.
“And when you have seven or eight players who demand that week in, week out, you win things. Some people couldn’t stand up to his demands and that was a problem at times.
“If they couldn’t do it, it would frustrate him because they weren’t as good as he was.”
While Ince misses playing with Keane the most, he still hails Paul Gascoigne as the best player he ever played with.
Ince added: “I played against Gazza for West Ham, he was playing for Newcastle at Upton Park and he just ran Billy Bonds ragged.
“He nutmegged him about 10 times and Billy spent an hour-and-a-half just chasing him round the pitch. He couldn’t get near this cheeky little Geordie youngster. And I was thinking, ‘Who’s this kid here?’
“Then I was fortunate to spend all those times with him for England and we had a great partnership as well. Whenever I talk about the greatest players that I ever played with, Gazza is always the No.1 on the list.
“He was a maverick.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Terry McDermott claims he'd be happy to see Liverpool win league 'on the Moon'

Kop legend Terry McDermott could not care less if Liverpool ended up clinching the Premier League title playing on the Moon .
It is highly likely that when the Premier League campaign restarts Jurgen Klopp ’ s side will see any potential title clinching game switched to a neutral ground .
That includes the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park - Liverpool ’ s first game back – due to the possibility that they could be crowned champions if  Manchester City slip up .
Merseyside Police confirmed on Friday that would allow Liverpool to see out the season at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relation to crime and disorder .
Decisions based on public health risk - and specifically Coronavirus – will have to be made by the Government and Public Health England in line with the recommendations made nationally in relation to sporting events .
McDermott who won five titles during his time with Liverpool insisted : “ I ’ m just glad that the Premier League season is being concluded where it should be – out on the pitch .
“ Obviously it would be great for Liverpool to be able to win the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But I wouldn ’ t want to be the person to have given that the go ahead if suddenly you are confronted with thousands of fans turning up outside the ground .
If there were any problems whoever made that decision would be slaughtered .
“ We ’ ve waited so long for the title that , to be honest , I couldn ’ t care less if we won it playing on the Moon.
” McDermott and his fellow Anfield matchday hosts which include Ian Callaghan , David Johnson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at first hand the end of the three decades of league hurt .
“ Of course I would love to be there when we actually lift the Premier League trophy – and so would all the Liverpool old boys but these are strange times , ones we have never experienced before , ” he admitted .
“ Some people are saying it will be an anti-climax but try telling that to the fans .
The fact that it ’ s 30 years since the last title means they are still going to celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game that seals it on the TV .
“ It ’ s far better that Jurgen Klopp ’ s side complete what will still be an incredible season on the pitch instead of some asterisk being placed beside the 2020 Premier League title success if it had been decided on a points per game system .
“ And could you imagine the outcry if the season had been declared null and void after a campaign in which Liverpool have been by far the best team in the country ?
“ I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guy on the end of the phone delivering the news to the club that the season has been declared null and void and you ’ re not getting the title !
“ There would have been hell to pay .
Now there can be no arguments .
It ’ s the same at the bottom of the league .
“ Now whoever goes down once all the games have been completed will have deserved that fate .
“ For Liverpool they can prove in a proper manner that they are the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans will be able to celebrate somewhere .
”

EXCLUSIVE: It appears likely the Reds will not seal the title at Anfield due to safety concerns but McDermott insists Liverpool fans won't care
Kop legend Terry McDermott could not care less if Liverpool ended up clinching the Premier League title playing on the Moon.
It is highly likely that when the Premier League campaign restarts Jurgen Klopp’s side will see any potential title clinching game switched to a neutral ground.
That includes the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park - Liverpool ’s first game back – due to the possibility that they could be crowned champions if  Manchester City slip up.
Merseyside Police confirmed on Friday that would allow Liverpool to see out the season at Anfield – but that is based solely in relation to crime and disorder.
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Decisions based on public health risk - and specifically Coronavirus – will have to be made by the Government and Public Health England in line with the recommendations made nationally in relation to sporting events.
McDermott who won five titles during his time with Liverpool insisted: “I’m just glad that the Premier League season is being concluded where it should be – out on the pitch.
“Obviously it would be great for Liverpool to be able to win the Premier League at Anfield even behind closed doors.
“But I wouldn’t want to be the person to have given that the go ahead if suddenly you are confronted with thousands of fans turning up outside the ground. If there were any problems whoever made that decision would be slaughtered.
“We’ve waited so long for the title that, to be honest, I couldn’t care less if we won it playing on the Moon.”
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McDermott and his fellow Anfield matchday hosts which include Ian Callaghan, David Johnson and Alan Kennedy would give anything to witness at first hand the end of the three decades of league hurt.
“Of course I would love to be there when we actually lift the Premier League trophy – and so would all the Liverpool old boys but these are strange times, ones we have never experienced before,” he admitted.
“Some people are saying it will be an anti-climax but try telling that to the fans. The fact that it’s 30 years since the last title means they are still going to celebrate even if they will have to watch the game that seals it on the TV.
“It’s far better that Jurgen Klopp’s side complete what will still be an incredible season on the pitch instead of some asterisk being placed beside the 2020 Premier League title success if it had been decided on a points per game system.
“And could you imagine the outcry if the season had been declared null and void after a campaign in which Liverpool have been by far the best team in the country?
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“I wouldn’t have liked to have been the guy on the end of the phone delivering the news to the club that the season has been declared null and void and you’re not getting the title!
“There would have been hell to pay. Now there can be no arguments. It’s the same at the bottom of the league.
“Now whoever goes down once all the games have been completed will have deserved that fate.
“For Liverpool they can prove in a proper manner that they are the best club in the country. Hopefully the fans will be able to celebrate somewhere.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-30--Trippier slams Spurs for surgery delay that saw him miss seven Atletico games

Kieran Trippier has slammed Tottenham for delaying surgery that forced him to miss seven matches at new club Atletico Madrid .
Spurs sold England full back Trippier to Atletico in a shock £20million deal last summer .
Trippier was disappointed that chairman Daniel Levy and Mauricio Pochettino , the club ’ s boss at the time , showed him the door at White Hart Lane after a poor season following his heroics with England at the 2018 World Cup in Russia .
But the 29-year-old defender has lifted the lid on his final campaign at Spurs and blamed THEM for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressured to hold off on a groin operation last season .
He said : “ I certainly feel I am a better player than I was last season at Tottenham .
Last season was a difficult moment because I was struggling with injuries .
“ It is not an excuse because I was not hiding about it .
“ But I struggled for months with my groin and pelvis and I eventually had surgery just after the winter break in Spain in January .
“ Because of the timing of the break and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few weeks and now I feel so much better .
“ I should have had it last season at Spurs but people didn ’ t want me to have it then .
I had so many issues with the last season there and about the way I performed and struggled with injuries .
“ It got to a point where I had to have surgery this season and really I should have had it done last season .
“ But there were so many important games ...
I don ’ t really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the injury before surgery and having the operation meant Trippier missed a total of seven games for Atletico .
That included the Spaniard ’ s first leg 1-0 win in the Champions League round of 16 tie with Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium .
Trippier , charged by the FA earlier this month for breaching betting rules around his transfer to Spain , confirmed he was back to full fitness in Atletico ’ s 3-2 second leg win at Anfield in March to put Diego Simeone ’ s stars into the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in training again ahead of the La Liga resumption on June 12 with his last season nightmare at Tottenham firmly behind him .
“ I have settled in really well in Madrid and I am enjoying my football again , which is the most important thing , ” he added .

Former Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier says he should have gone under the knife last year - instead he was forced to miss seven matches at new club Atletico Madrid
Kieran Trippier slams Tottenham for surgery delay that saw him miss seven Atletico games
Kieran Trippier has slammed Tottenham for delaying surgery that forced him to miss seven matches at new club Atletico Madrid.
Spurs sold England full back Trippier to Atletico in a shock £20million deal last summer.
Trippier was disappointed that chairman Daniel Levy and Mauricio Pochettino, the club’s boss at the time, showed him the door at White Hart Lane after a poor season following his heroics with England at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
But the 29-year-old defender has lifted the lid on his final campaign at Spurs and blamed THEM for his poor form - because he was pressured to hold off on a groin operation last season.
He said: “I certainly feel I am a better player than I was last season at Tottenham. Last season was a difficult moment because I was struggling with injuries.
“It is not an excuse because I was not hiding about it.
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“But I struggled for months with my groin and pelvis and I eventually had surgery just after the winter break in Spain in January.
“Because of the timing of the break and the operation I was only out for a few weeks and now I feel so much better.
“I should have had it last season at Spurs but people didn’t want me to have it then. I had so many issues with the last season there and about the way I performed and struggled with injuries.
“It got to a point where I had to have surgery this season and really I should have had it done last season.
“But there were so many important games... I don’t really want to go into it.”
Managing the injury before surgery and having the operation meant Trippier missed a total of seven games for Atletico.
That included the Spaniard’s first leg 1-0 win in the Champions League round of 16 tie with Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Trippier, charged by the FA earlier this month for breaching betting rules around his transfer to Spain, confirmed he was back to full fitness in Atletico’s 3-2 second leg win at Anfield in March to put Diego Simeone’s stars into the Champions league quarter-finals.
Now he’s back in training again ahead of the La Liga resumption on June 12 with his last season nightmare at Tottenham firmly behind him.
“I have settled in really well in Madrid and I am enjoying my football again, which is the most important thing,” he added.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Anthony Joshua discusses potential fight with "killing machine" Mike Tyson

Anthony Joshua has opened up about whether he would fight boxing legend Mike Tyson .
'Iron Mike ' is widely mooted to come out of retirement to face old rival Evander Holyfield in an exhibition bout later this year .
Meanwhile , Joshua 's priority target Tyson Fury also claims he has agreed to a bout with the former heavyweight champion .
AJ , however , insists he would not fight Tyson out of respect and claimed there would be little to gain by facing such an icon of the sport in the ring .
When asked if he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ With all due respect I wouldn ’ t .
“ Even if I fought Iron Mike and beat him , I think I ’ d be the only one cheering .
People would boo .
He is a legend .
He is the greatest boxer of the modern era .
“ There are only two recognised champions the world knows of , Ali and Mike Tyson - the most recognised faces in the world when it comes to boxing.
” Though some have warned against Tyson returning to the ring , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Beckham to support the idea .
He added : “ I see it like this — how old is David Beckham , 44 , 45 ?
“ If you see him in ten years kicking a ball , doing 100 kick ups , a round-the-world and hitting the crossbar and then an overhead volley into the top corner , people would love it .
“ But because Mike Tyson is the embodiment of like , the killing machine , he hits the pads for 15 seconds and the whole world goes crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is what Tyson knows .
But for him to fight ... would you be shocked if Beckham came back ?
You would .
But for boxers it ’ s all they know.
” Meanwhile , Joshua insisted on Saturday that Tyson Fury remains his No.1 target and he is aiming to become the undisputed heavyweight champion .

Heavyweight champion AJ claimed Tyson is the "greatest boxer of the modern era", comparing him to football legend David Beckham - though he admits he would not fight him
Anthony Joshua has opened up about whether he would fight boxing legend Mike Tyson.
'Iron Mike' is widely mooted to come out of retirement to face old rival Evander Holyfield in an exhibition bout later this year.
Meanwhile, Joshua's priority target Tyson Fury also claims he has agreed to a bout with the former heavyweight champion.
AJ, however, insists he would not fight Tyson out of respect and claimed there would be little to gain by facing such an icon of the sport in the ring.
When asked if he would face Tyson, Joshua told The Sun : “With all due respect I wouldn’t.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Even if I fought Iron Mike and beat him, I think I’d be the only one cheering. People would boo. He is a legend. He is the greatest boxer of the modern era.
“There are only two recognised champions the world knows of, Ali and Mike Tyson - the most recognised faces in the world when it comes to boxing.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Though some have warned against Tyson returning to the ring, Joshua used a comparison to football legend David Beckham to support the idea.
He added: “I see it like this — how old is David Beckham, 44, 45?
“If you see him in ten years kicking a ball, doing 100 kick ups, a round-the-world and hitting the crossbar and then an overhead volley into the top corner, people would love it.
“But because Mike Tyson is the embodiment of like, the killing machine, he hits the pads for 15 seconds and the whole world goes crazy, it is normal.
“It is what Tyson knows. But for him to fight... would you be shocked if Beckham came back? You would. But for boxers it’s all they know.”
Meanwhile, Joshua insisted on Saturday that Tyson Fury remains his No.1 target and he is aiming to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Investigation launched as dad 'refused help by paramedics' dies from coronavirus

The family of a cab driver who died of coronavirus claim he was refused treatment by paramedics and left `` slumped over a garden fence '' when an ambulance was called to his home .
Derek Stewart , from Cardonald , Glasgow died of Covid-19 on May 1 after catching the virus while working as a driver for Renfrewshire Cabs .
His family has called the way he was treated by paramedics and hospital staff `` inhumane '' after an investigation into the incident was launched , GlasgowLive reports .
Derek , who leaves behind a daughter and two grand-children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe shortly after a customer coughed in his cab in April .
His wife Maureen , who works as a nurse , phoned an ambulance after his condition deteriorated and when it arrived , along with a white van , Derek was `` slumped over a fence '' in the garden and `` going blue '' .
His sister Caroleanne Stewart said : `` His wife was shouting that she was a nurse and that he needed oxygen but the ambulance staff told her to back off .
They stayed inside the ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van instead .
They didn ’ t even examine him .
`` He was visibly unwell , slumped over and looked like he was having a heart attack .
All the neighbours were out and Maureen was screaming that he needed help .
They didn ’ t listen .
They just drove off . ''
Caroleanne described the way Derek was treated as `` disgusting '' .
She said : `` He was a popular guy .
He liked playing darts with his friends but he did n't go out much because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quiet guy but he lived for his daughter and two grandkids .
`` I was going out clapping every Thursday for the NHS because my sister-in-law is a nurse but after that , I 've not clapped again since .
I can ’ t bring myself to do it .
`` I can ’ t believe they drove away and left a 57-year-old man blue and didn ’ t even get out to check on him .
`` They didn ’ t give him the duty of care that he needed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last time Derek ’ s daughter Ashley saw her dad was when he was loaded into the back of an unmarked white van and taken away .
When Derek arrived at the Community Assessment Centre in Maryhill , another ambulance was called to take him to hospital where he was taken to the high-dependency unit .
He was later moved into intensive care where he remained on ventilation for 17 days .
After he died on May 1 , Derek 's possessions were lost by the hospital , with the health board instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Caroleanne said : `` Money is immaterial to us .
His family wanted to make a teddy bear with the clothes he was wearing that day , they can ’ t do that now .
`` The whole thing has been horrendous .
You ’ re not allowed to see them when they ’ re in the hospital and you can ’ t view them after they ’ ve gone .
`` None of the crematorium staff would touch him , not even to put clothes on him .
We couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was wheeled into the crematorium in a steel trolley .
After it was over , they told us we had to take all our flowers home .
`` The whole scenario is just shocking .
They ’ re treated like they ’ ve got the plague - it ’ s inhumane . ''
An investigation into how Derek was treated has been launched by both the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde .
A spokesperson for Scottish Ambulance Service said : `` We would like to offer our deepest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any distress caused .
We are taking this matter extremely seriously and are investigating thoroughly .
`` So far we have found that the ambulance staff did not refuse to take the patient to hospital and we will explain our full findings to the family in due course.
” A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said : `` Our condolences to the family who have lost a loved one .
We ’ re looking into the matter of lost belongings and we are keen to support them at this difficult time @ @

An investigation has been launched into how Derek Stewart, from Cardonald, Glasgow was treated by paramedics and hospital staff after his possessions were lost following his death
Dad 'turns blue' and dies of coronavirus after paramedics 'refuse to help him'
The family of a cab driver who died of coronavirus claim he was refused treatment by paramedics and left "slumped over a garden fence" when an ambulance was called to his home.
Derek Stewart, from Cardonald, Glasgow died of Covid-19 on May 1 after catching the virus while working as a driver for Renfrewshire Cabs.
His family has called the way he was treated by paramedics and hospital staff "inhumane" after an investigation into the incident was launched, GlasgowLive reports.
Derek, who leaves behind a daughter and two grand-children, was left bedridden and unable to breathe shortly after a customer coughed in his cab in April.
His wife Maureen, who works as a nurse, phoned an ambulance after his condition deteriorated and when it arrived, along with a white van, Derek was "slumped over a fence" in the garden and "going blue".
His sister Caroleanne Stewart said: "His wife was shouting that she was a nurse and that he needed oxygen but the ambulance staff told her to back off. They stayed inside the ambulance and told him to go in the van instead. They didn’t even examine him.
"He was visibly unwell, slumped over and looked like he was having a heart attack. All the neighbours were out and Maureen was screaming that he needed help. They didn’t listen. They just drove off."
Caroleanne described the way Derek was treated as "disgusting".
She said: "He was a popular guy. He liked playing darts with his friends but he didn't go out much because he was always working. He was quite a quiet guy but he lived for his daughter and two grandkids.
"I was going out clapping every Thursday for the NHS because my sister-in-law is a nurse but after that, I've not clapped again since. I can’t bring myself to do it.
"I can’t believe they drove away and left a 57-year-old man blue and didn’t even get out to check on him.
"They didn’t give him the duty of care that he needed. It’s disgusting."
The last time Derek’s daughter Ashley saw her dad was when he was loaded into the back of an unmarked white van and taken away.
When Derek arrived at the Community Assessment Centre in Maryhill, another ambulance was called to take him to hospital where he was taken to the high-dependency unit.
He was later moved into intensive care where he remained on ventilation for 17 days.
After he died on May 1, Derek's possessions were lost by the hospital, with the health board instead offering a cheque to cover the loss.
Image: Stuart Vance) Stuart Vance)
Caroleanne said: "Money is immaterial to us. His family wanted to make a teddy bear with the clothes he was wearing that day, they can’t do that now.
"The whole thing has been horrendous. You’re not allowed to see them when they’re in the hospital and you can’t view them after they’ve gone.
"None of the crematorium staff would touch him, not even to put clothes on him. We couldn’t get a fingerprint off him and he was wheeled into the crematorium in a steel trolley. After it was over, they told us we had to take all our flowers home.
"The whole scenario is just shocking. They’re treated like they’ve got the plague - it’s inhumane."
An investigation into how Derek was treated has been launched by both the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
A spokesperson for Scottish Ambulance Service said: "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and apologise for any distress caused. We are taking this matter extremely seriously and are investigating thoroughly.
"So far we have found that the ambulance staff did not refuse to take the patient to hospital and we will explain our full findings to the family in due course.”
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "Our condolences to the family who have lost a loved one. We’re looking into the matter of lost belongings and we are keen to support them at this difficult time."


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Brad Pitt 'reunited with estranged son at daughter's 14th birthday bash'

Brad Pitt was reunited with his estranged son Maddox , 18 , when he threw a lavish birthday party for his daughter 's 14th birthday , insiders claim .
It is believed during his mid-teenage years , Maddox clashed with Maleficent star , 56 , on numerous occasions .
But according to insiders they put their differences aside when the Hollywood hunk threw the party for Shiloh at his LA mansion .
A source told The Sun : `` Brad really wanted to make Shiloh 's day special and had been planning it for a while , he ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He has an expensive pizza oven at his house and made her favorite dish for the party , while also celebrating with a cake . ''
Shiloh 's siblings , 11-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne , Zahara , 15 , Pax , 16 , and Maddox , were also believed to be in attendance .
The insider added : `` Shiloh 's birthday really brought them all together , and she had plenty of presents to open on the day .
`` One of Brad 's film editor pals put together a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends all over the world , some of whom she had n't seen in a while due to the pandemic . ''
At the party Brad is believed to have dish-out cake and cooked up home-made pizza , Shiloh 's favourite dish .
The screen icon is said to have bought photography fan Shiloh a vintage Polaroid camera and created a book of all her best photographs from the past few years .
It is said that at the bash Shiloh was treated to a studio session with a guitarist who gave her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brad split in 2016 and have been co-parenting their six children ever since .
Ange has has the kids during the coronavirus lockdown period , at $ 25million home which is minutes from Brad 's mansion .
Brad and Angelina adopted Maddox , who is now 18 , from an orphanage in Cambodia .
Rifts erupted between Pitt and his family after the couple 's divorce proceedings began in 2016 .
It is said the row began because of a heated fight between the pair on a private jet that year , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extended period afterwards .

Angelina Jolie tried to 'mend rift' between Brad Pitt and son Maddox
Angelina Jolie tried to 'mend rift' between Brad Pitt and son Maddox
Maddox is believed to have a frosty relationship with Brad, 56, but according to insiders they put their differences aside when the Hollywood hunk threw the party at his LA mansion
Brad Pitt was reunited with his estranged son Maddox, 18, when he threw a lavish birthday party for his daughter's 14th birthday, insiders claim.
It is believed during his mid-teenage years, Maddox clashed with Maleficent star, 56, on numerous occasions.
But according to insiders they put their differences aside when the Hollywood hunk threw the party for Shiloh at his LA mansion.
A source told The Sun: "Brad really wanted to make Shiloh's day special and had been planning it for a while, he can't believe how grown up she is.
"He has an expensive pizza oven at his house and made her favorite dish for the party, while also celebrating with a cake."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Shiloh's siblings, 11-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, Zahara, 15, Pax, 16, and Maddox, were also believed to be in attendance.
The insider added: "Shiloh's birthday really brought them all together, and she had plenty of presents to open on the day.
"One of Brad's film editor pals put together a video of messages from her family and friends all over the world, some of whom she hadn't seen in a while due to the pandemic."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
At the party Brad is believed to have dish-out cake and cooked up home-made pizza, Shiloh's favourite dish.
The screen icon is said to have bought photography fan Shiloh a vintage Polaroid camera and created a book of all her best photographs from the past few years.
It is said that at the bash Shiloh was treated to a studio session with a guitarist who gave her lessons.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Hollywood babe Angelina Jolie and Brad split in 2016 and have been co-parenting their six children ever since.
Ange has has the kids during the coronavirus lockdown period, at $25million home which is minutes from Brad's mansion.
Brad and Angelina adopted Maddox, who is now 18, from an orphanage in Cambodia.
Rifts erupted between Pitt and his family after the couple's divorce proceedings began in 2016.
It is said the row began because of a heated fight between the pair on a private jet that year, with Maddox not speaking to his father for an extended period afterwards.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--New alleged sightings contradict Dominic Cummings account of Barnard Castle trip

More witnesses in Barnard Castle claimed to have spotted Mr Cummings walking outside shops and along a woodland trail beside the River Tees .
The alleged sightings appear to contradict Mr Cummings ’ s explanation of his movements in the market town last month .
In a lengthy press conference last Monday , Mr Cummings gave a detailed account of his trip to Barnard Castle .
He explained : `` My wife was very worried , particularly given my eyesight seemed to have been affected by the disease .
She did n't want to risk a nearly 300-mile drive with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been .
`` We agreed that we should go for a short drive to see if I could drive safely .
We drove for roughly half an hour and ended up on the outskirts of Barnard Castle town . ''
Cummings said he parked by a river and `` felt a bit sick '' .
He said : `` We walked about 10 to 15 metres from the car to the river bank nearby .
We sat there for about 15 minutes .
We had no interactions with anybody .
I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
After that , the family `` headed home '' to his parents ' farm , Cummings said .
Three witnesses have spoken to the Sunday Times to say they saw Mr Cummings in the town on Easter Sunday .
Rosalind Evans , 60 , a retired council worker , provided police with a `` lengthy '' witness statement on Monday .
She says she spotted Cummings `` around lunchtime '' in Market Place - the town 's main thoroughfare where she claimed he was with a `` group of people '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 62 , a retired Glaxo Smith Kline engineer , claims to have walked past Cummings on a narrow path that runs alongside the Tees , known as Scar Top walkway , in the early afternoon .
`` I am 100 % certain it was him , '' Gowland said .
`` I have a friend who looks a bit like Cummings .
At first I thought it was him .
I did n't have my glasses on and I saw him coming and thought it was Richard .
`` I put my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other I thought , ' I recognise this guy . '
His wife and child were behind him on the path .
And he was walking ahead . ''
Gowland alleges they had to keep to each side of the narrow walkway to maintain the two-metre social distancing rules .
The pair nodded at each other on the way past , he claimed .
`` He behaved responsibly , '' Gowland said .
`` I have no criticism of that .
And I would n't like to see him lose his job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV during his press conference on Monday .
I thought to myself 'he 's a clever man ' .
He 's like Paul Newman in that film , Cool Hand Luke .
Calm as anything . ''
The third and final sighting of Cummings was by Robin Lees , 71 , a retired chemistry teacher .
Mr Lees , who spoke to the Mirror , saw Mr Cummings walking on a road called The Sills , which runs parallel to the River Tees .
`` He was walking towards his car , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lees said .
He describes him as driving a `` Land Rover '' type car and remembered the registration plate .
In a long statement Durham Police said that Mr Cummings 's trip to Barnard Castle `` might have been a minor breach of the regulations '' .
The force said that , had he been stopped by the police on his trip , '' `` driving to or from Barnard Castle , the officer would have spoken to him , and , having established the facts , likely advised Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , providing advice on the dangers of travelling during the pandemic crisis .
Had this advice been accepted by Mr Cummings , no enforcement action would have been taken . ''
Boris Johnson came under fresh pressure to sack Mr Cummings as a new poll showed that more than two-thirds of voters – including more than half of Tories – want him thrown out of Downing Street for breaching lockdown rules .
The survey by Opinium for the Observer shows a massive 81 % think Cummings broke the rules .
Some 68 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not , 66 % believe he should be sacked by the PM .
It 's understood the Prime Minister has warned Dominic Cummings he will `` not tolerate '' him being at the centre of another media firestorm after the Mirror revealed he broke lockdown guidance .
Mr Johnson has reportedly banned his controversial senior aide from writing blogs or making any public statements as a result of the row .
It came after England 's deputy chief medical officer , Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , insisted the coronavirus lockdown rules are clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medic told the No 10 daily briefing on Saturday : `` In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear .
In my opinion they are for the benefit of all .
In my opinion they apply to all . ''
Police have told Mr Cummings they will take no further action over his trip however Downing Street sources revealed that while the PM stood by his advisor , and was satisfied with his explanation , he was furious at his response .
The top aide fanned the flames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media from `` friends '' and a hostile appearance before the cameras outside his house last Saturday after the story broke .
Mr Cummings told journalists : `` Who cares about good looks ?
It ’ s a question of doing the right thing .
It ’ s not about what you guys think . ''
A No 10 insider told the Mail on Sunday : `` The Prime Minister has made it absolutely clear Dominic can not be the story again .
He will not tolerate it .
If it happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Another source said he was `` very miffed '' with how the fallout was handled and Mr Cummings has one `` last chance '' .
According to the paper , one official said the PM `` unsurprisingly had more than a few words to say to Dom behind the scenes '' .

The PM's top aide has defended his visit to the town which he says he made to test his eyesight ahead of the much longer drive back to London
More witnesses in Barnard Castle claimed to have spotted Mr Cummings walking outside shops and along a woodland trail beside the River Tees.
The alleged sightings appear to contradict Mr Cummings’s explanation of his movements in the market town last month.
In a lengthy press conference last Monday, Mr Cummings gave a detailed account of his trip to Barnard Castle.
He explained: "My wife was very worried, particularly given my eyesight seemed to have been affected by the disease. She didn't want to risk a nearly 300-mile drive with our child, given how ill I had been.
"We agreed that we should go for a short drive to see if I could drive safely. We drove for roughly half an hour and ended up on the outskirts of Barnard Castle town."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Cummings said he parked by a river and "felt a bit sick". He said: "We walked about 10 to 15 metres from the car to the river bank nearby. We sat there for about 15 minutes.
We had no interactions with anybody. I felt better. We returned to the car." After that, the family "headed home" to his parents' farm, Cummings said.
Three witnesses have spoken to the Sunday Times to say they saw Mr Cummings in the town on Easter Sunday.
Rosalind Evans, 60, a retired council worker, provided police with a "lengthy" witness statement on Monday.
She says she spotted Cummings "around lunchtime" in Market Place - the town's main thoroughfare where she claimed he was with a "group of people".
A second witness, Alan Gowland, 62, a retired Glaxo Smith Kline engineer, claims to have walked past Cummings on a narrow path that runs alongside the Tees, known as Scar Top walkway, in the early afternoon.
"I am 100% certain it was him," Gowland said. "I have a friend who looks a bit like Cummings. At first I thought it was him. I didn't have my glasses on and I saw him coming and thought it was Richard.
"I put my glasses on and as we walked past each other I thought, 'I recognise this guy.' His wife and child were behind him on the path. And he was walking ahead."
Gowland alleges they had to keep to each side of the narrow walkway to maintain the two-metre social distancing rules.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The pair nodded at each other on the way past, he claimed. "He behaved responsibly," Gowland said. "I have no criticism of that. And I wouldn't like to see him lose his job, either. I watched him on TV during his press conference on Monday. I thought to myself 'he's a clever man'. He's like Paul Newman in that film, Cool Hand Luke. Calm as anything."
The third and final sighting of Cummings was by Robin Lees, 71, a retired chemistry teacher.
Mr Lees, who spoke to the Mirror, saw Mr Cummings walking on a road called The Sills, which runs parallel to the River Tees.
"He was walking towards his car, then he got in and drove away," Lees said. He describes him as driving a "Land Rover" type car and remembered the registration plate.
In a long statement Durham Police said that Mr Cummings's trip to Barnard Castle "might have been a minor breach of the regulations".
The force said that, had he been stopped by the police on his trip," "driving to or from Barnard Castle, the officer would have spoken to him, and, having established the facts, likely advised Mr Cummings to return to the address in Durham, providing advice on the dangers of travelling during the pandemic crisis. Had this advice been accepted by Mr Cummings, no enforcement action would have been taken."
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Boris Johnson came under fresh pressure to sack Mr Cummings as a new poll showed that more than two-thirds of voters – including more than half of Tories – want him thrown out of Downing Street for breaching lockdown rules.
The survey by Opinium for the Observer shows a massive 81% think Cummings broke the rules. Some 68% think Cummings should resign. If he does not, 66% believe he should be sacked by the PM.
It's understood the Prime Minister has warned Dominic Cummings he will "not tolerate" him being at the centre of another media firestorm after the Mirror revealed he broke lockdown guidance.
Mr Johnson has reportedly banned his controversial senior aide from writing blogs or making any public statements as a result of the row.
It came after England's deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, insisted the coronavirus lockdown rules are clear and apply to everybody. The top medic told the No 10 daily briefing on Saturday: "In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear. In my opinion they are for the benefit of all. In my opinion they apply to all."
Police have told Mr Cummings they will take no further action over his trip however Downing Street sources revealed that while the PM stood by his advisor, and was satisfied with his explanation, he was furious at his response.
The top aide fanned the flames of the row with combative quotes to the media from "friends" and a hostile appearance before the cameras outside his house last Saturday after the story broke. Mr Cummings told journalists: "Who cares about good looks? It’s a question of doing the right thing. It’s not about what you guys think."
A No 10 insider told the Mail on Sunday: "The Prime Minister has made it absolutely clear Dominic cannot be the story again. He will not tolerate it. If it happens again, he’s out."
Another source said he was "very miffed" with how the fallout was handled and Mr Cummings has one "last chance".
According to the paper, one official said the PM "unsurprisingly had more than a few words to say to Dom behind the scenes".


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Former cop 'on suicide watch' after being charged with George Floyd's murder

The police officer arrested and charged with George Floyd 's murder is allegedly 'on suicide watch ' in jail and under constant surveillance .
Derek Chauvin , 44 , reportedly has a camera focused on him all day and is subject to in-person checks every 15 minutes .
Chauvin , who was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday , is in isolation in Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul , Minnesota .
He is reportedly detained in a single cell in a part of the facility set aside for high-profile cases .
A source at the jail told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make eye contact with anyone upon his arrival on Friday .
Officers have not confirmed whether they believe Chauvin is suicidal and said the 15-minute checks are standard for that section of the jail .
However , sources at the jail told TMZ they want to make sure nothing happens to him while he is in custody .
The former Minneapolis police officer has to be in the cell for 23 hours every day and is allowed one hour of recreation time in an enclosed area , according to TMZ .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pencils and papers .
Chauvin was charged after kneeling on George Floyd 's neck shortly before he died during an arrest .
Officers reportedly pulled Floyd from his car before handcuffing him and forcing him onto the ground , Crime Online reports .
In a clip that went viral , Chauvin can be seen pressing on Mr Floyd 's neck as he screams 'please , please ' and calls for his mum , saying he can not breathe .
Derek Chauvin 'had his knee on [ George ] Floyd ’ s neck for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal complaint against the now-fired Minneapolis police officer says .
`` Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr Floyd was non-responsive , '' the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports .
The video has caused outrage all over the world , with petitions being signed and protests being organised to fight against police brutality and racism .
The 46-year-old man , who has been described as a `` gentle giant '' by his family , was taken away by paramedics and was then pronounced dead .
Mr Floyd 's family also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be arrested as they failed to intervene when Chauvin was pressing on the man 's neck .
Devastaded brother Philonise Floyd said : `` We need justice .
Those four officers need to be arrested .
`` They executed my brother in broad daylight .
People had to film that .
`` People had to see that .
People pleaded for his life .
Kids were out there seeing that .
Nobody should have to witness that . ''
Earlier the city 's mayor said the victim was `` killed because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I 'm not a prosecutor , but let me be clear , the arresting officer killed someone .
`` The facts that I 've seen , which are minimal , certainly lead me down the path that race was involved .
`` I do n't know whether or not there 's explicit or implicit racism involved , but racism is involved - let 's be very clear . ''
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said more charges were possible and the investigation into the other three continues .
All four officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tou Thao , and J. Alexander Kueng - were fired from the force .
Witnesses have disputed the Minneapolis Police Department 's claims that 46-year-old Mr Floyd - who was unarmed - was resisting arrest .
Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said Chavin and Mr Floyd knew each other because they had both worked as bouncers at the same nightclub .
Former US President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated .
He wrote : `` It ca n't be 'normal . '
If we want our children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives up to its highest ideals , we can and must be better . ''
Kellie Chauvin , the former police officer 's wife , has filed for divorce after he was charged with George Floyd 's murder , according to reports .
The woman is said to be `` devastated '' by Mr Floyd 's death and has offered her condolences to his family .

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday and is in isolation in Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota
Former policeman 'on suicide watch' after being charged with George Floyd's murder
The police officer arrested and charged with George Floyd's murder is allegedly 'on suicide watch' in jail and under constant surveillance.
Derek Chauvin, 44, reportedly has a camera focused on him all day and is subject to in-person checks every 15 minutes.
Chauvin, who was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday, is in isolation in Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He is reportedly detained in a single cell in a part of the facility set aside for high-profile cases.
A source at the jail told TMZ that the ex cop did not make eye contact with anyone upon his arrival on Friday.
Officers have not confirmed whether they believe Chauvin is suicidal and said the 15-minute checks are standard for that section of the jail.
However, sources at the jail told TMZ they want to make sure nothing happens to him while he is in custody.
The former Minneapolis police officer has to be in the cell for 23 hours every day and is allowed one hour of recreation time in an enclosed area, according to TMZ.
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He is said to have access to books, pencils and papers.
Chauvin was charged after kneeling on George Floyd's neck shortly before he died during an arrest.
Officers reportedly pulled Floyd from his car before handcuffing him and forcing him onto the ground, Crime Online reports.
In a clip that went viral, Chauvin can be seen pressing on Mr Floyd's neck as he screams 'please, please' and calls for his mum, saying he cannot breathe.
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Derek Chauvin 'had his knee on [George] Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds', the criminal complaint against the now-fired Minneapolis police officer says.
"Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr Floyd was non-responsive," the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The video has caused outrage all over the world, with petitions being signed and protests being organised to fight against police brutality and racism.
The 46-year-old man, who has been described as a "gentle giant" by his family, was taken away by paramedics and was then pronounced dead.
Mr Floyd's family also called for the other three officers involved to be arrested as they failed to intervene when Chauvin was pressing on the man's neck.
Image: CNN) CNN)
Devastaded brother Philonise Floyd said: "We need justice. Those four officers need to be arrested.
"They executed my brother in broad daylight. People had to film that.
"People had to see that. People pleaded for his life. Kids were out there seeing that. Nobody should have to witness that."
Earlier the city's mayor said the victim was "killed because he is black".
Jacob Frey said: "I'm not a prosecutor, but let me be clear, the arresting officer killed someone.
Image: MSNBC) MSNBC)
"The facts that I've seen, which are minimal, certainly lead me down the path that race was involved.
"I don't know whether or not there's explicit or implicit racism involved, but racism is involved - let's be very clear."
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said more charges were possible and the investigation into the other three continues.
All four officers - Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao, and J. Alexander Kueng - were fired from the force.
Witnesses have disputed the Minneapolis Police Department's claims that 46-year-old Mr Floyd - who was unarmed - was resisting arrest.
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Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said Chavin and Mr Floyd knew each other because they had both worked as bouncers at the same nightclub.
Former US President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated.
He wrote: "It can't be 'normal.' If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."
Kellie Chauvin, the former police officer's wife, has filed for divorce after he was charged with George Floyd's murder, according to reports.
The woman is said to be "devastated" by Mr Floyd's death and has offered her condolences to his family.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Former escort warns of subtle signs your partner is cheating on you in lockdown

A former escort has revealed the surprising signs to look out for which may indicate your partner is cheating on you - and warns it 's still going on in lockdown .
Samantha X , a journalist and author , appeared on News.com.au 's 'Not Here To Make Friends ' podcast and said despite the coronavirus crisis and restrictions around it , affairs are still taking place .
She said : `` Men still cheat in lockdown , absolutely .
They will find a way .
It doesn ’ t matter how busy or if he ’ s always at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You make it ( affairs ) happen , even if it ’ s just 10 minutes on the way home . ''
Samantha said a big giveaway can be if your partner comes home with wet hair or looking different from when they left the house , indicating they have had a shower or got changed elsewhere .
Similarly , if your partner runs in and heads straight to the shower , she says you should be asking what they are so keen to wash off .
She also said a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on cheating can be a red flag .
`` When they become very anti-cheating – if someone suddenly becomes very sanctimonious and judgmental about people who cheat – I think that ’ s a good sign they ’ re doing it themselves , '' she said .
Samantha previously wrote a 'tongue in cheek ' piece where she revealed what a man 's job says about their performance in bed after working as a high class escort for six years before quitting in 2017 .
She says she is able to tell a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a living and rated some of the most popular professions .
The ranking labelled builders and plumbers 'pussy cats ' in the bedroom , celebrities as 'the worst ' and criminals 'true gentlemen behind closed doors ' .

A former escort, who worked in the industry for six years and went by the name Samantha X, shared two surprising signs your partner is cheating - even in lockdown
Former escort warns of subtle signs your partner is cheating on you in lockdown
A former escort has revealed the surprising signs to look out for which may indicate your partner is cheating on you - and warns it's still going on in lockdown.
Samantha X, a journalist and author, appeared on News.com.au 's 'Not Here To Make Friends' podcast and said despite the coronavirus crisis and restrictions around it, affairs are still taking place.
She said: "Men still cheat in lockdown, absolutely. They will find a way. It doesn’t matter how busy or if he’s always at work, they find a way.
"You make it (affairs) happen, even if it’s just 10 minutes on the way home."
Samantha said a big giveaway can be if your partner comes home with wet hair or looking different from when they left the house, indicating they have had a shower or got changed elsewhere.
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Similarly, if your partner runs in and heads straight to the shower, she says you should be asking what they are so keen to wash off.
She also said a change in their behaviour and overstating their views on cheating can be a red flag.
"When they become very anti-cheating – if someone suddenly becomes very sanctimonious and judgmental about people who cheat – I think that’s a good sign they’re doing it themselves," she said.
Samantha previously wrote a 'tongue in cheek' piece where she revealed what a man's job says about their performance in bed after working as a high class escort for six years before quitting in 2017.
She says she is able to tell a lot from what a man does for a living and rated some of the most popular professions.
The ranking labelled builders and plumbers 'pussy cats' in the bedroom, celebrities as 'the worst' and criminals 'true gentlemen behind closed doors'.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--PSG confirm signing of Arsenal and Chelsea target Mauro Icardi from Inter

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the permanent signing of Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan for a fee of £45million plus £7.2million in bonuses .
The Argentine forward spent the season on loan with PSG , scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 31 appearances .
And he has now put pen to paper on a permanent deal keeping him at Parc des Princes until 2024 .
The news that the 27-year-old has committed his future to the French giants will come as a blow to Arsenal and Chelsea .
Icardi was previously a target for both London clubs , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang and Blues boss Frank Lampard keen to recruit a forward .
A statement from PSG 's official website confirmed the signing on Sunday morning , saying : `` Paris Saint-Germain are pleased to announce the signing of Mauro Icardi 's purchase option .
The 27-year-old striker was loaned in 2019-2020 by Inter Milan .
`` The Argentinian international ( 8 selections ) , who also has Italian nationality , is therefore now linked to the Capital Club until June 30 , 2024 .
`` [ The ] Sixteenth Argentinian player in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rosario played 31 games with the Red and Blue in 2019-2020 , winning the title of champion of France and with an individual record of 20 goals and 4 assists . ''
Meanwhile , Inter thanked Icardi for his six years of service during which he scored 111 Serie A goals .
A statement on their official website read : `` FC Internazionale Milano announces the transfer of Mauro Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain FC : the striker , born in 1993 , has permanently moved to the French club .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons he spent with us and wishes him the best for his future professional career . ''
Icardi came through the ranks in Spain with Vecindario and Barcelona before moving to Sampdoria in 2011 .
He then moved to Inter in an £11.7million transfer in 2013 and went on to score 124 goals and provide 28 assists over 219 appearances for the Italian giants .
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The Argentine forward has impressed during a season-long loan at Parc des Princes - and he has now put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the French giants
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the permanent signing of Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan for a fee of £45million plus £7.2million in bonuses.
The Argentine forward spent the season on loan with PSG, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 31 appearances.
And he has now put pen to paper on a permanent deal keeping him at Parc des Princes until 2024.
The news that the 27-year-old has committed his future to the French giants will come as a blow to Arsenal and Chelsea.
Icardi was previously a target for both London clubs, with the Gunners scouting for replacements for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Blues boss Frank Lampard keen to recruit a forward.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
A statement from PSG's official website confirmed the signing on Sunday morning, saying: "Paris Saint-Germain are pleased to announce the signing of Mauro Icardi's purchase option. The 27-year-old striker was loaned in 2019-2020 by Inter Milan.
"The Argentinian international (8 selections), who also has Italian nationality, is therefore now linked to the Capital Club until June 30, 2024.
"[The] Sixteenth Argentinian player in the history of Paris Saint-Germain, the native of Rosario played 31 games with the Red and Blue in 2019-2020, winning the title of champion of France and with an individual record of 20 goals and 4 assists."
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Meanwhile, Inter thanked Icardi for his six years of service during which he scored 111 Serie A goals.
A statement on their official website read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces the transfer of Mauro Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain FC: the striker, born in 1993, has permanently moved to the French club.
"The Club thanks the player for the six seasons he spent with us and wishes him the best for his future professional career."
Icardi came through the ranks in Spain with Vecindario and Barcelona before moving to Sampdoria in 2011.
He then moved to Inter in an £11.7million transfer in 2013 and went on to score 124 goals and provide 28 assists over 219 appearances for the Italian giants.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Prince Andrew 'will never resume duties' after stepping back over Epstein links

Prince Andrew will not resume his official duties after he stepped back from public life last year over his links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein , it has been reported .
The Duke of York withdrew from public life in November 2019 `` for the foreseeable future '' following a television interview about his friendship with Epstein .
But the royal family is now said to have `` no plans to review '' Prince Andrew 's position - meaning he will not resume official duties - according to The Sunday Times .
Despite his stepping back , Prince Andrew retained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as colonel of the Grenadier Guards .
However , his indefinite removal from public life may now add to pressure on the prince to give up his military commands and allow other members of the royal family to take over the roles .
The Queen 's son is now in a legal dispute alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson over a £6m debt for their £18m ski chalet in Verbier , Switzerland .
Buckingham Palace told Mirror Online they would not comment on the story .
Andrew made the decision to speak on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deny allegations made by a woman that she was forced into a sexual encounter with the duke .
Virginia Giuffre , formerly known as Virginia Roberts , claims she was made to have sex with Andrew when she was 17 - an allegation he denies .
Ms Giuffre - who named Andrew in previous court papers that were were struck out by a judge - is one of 16 women saying they were abused by Epstein .
In the BBC Newsnight interview by presenter Emily Maitlis , Andrew said that with `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epstein 's house was `` definitely the wrong thing to do '' , and that his judgement was `` probably coloured '' at the time .
He added he would step back from official duties , admitting that `` the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family ’ s work . ''
In a statement , the duke said : `` I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein .
`` His suicide has left many unanswered questions , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure .
`` I can only hope that , in time , they will be able to rebuild their lives . ''

The Duke of York withdrew from public life last year 'for the foreseeable future' following a television interview about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Prince Andrew 'will never resume official duties' after stepping back over Epstein links
Prince Andrew will not resume his official duties after he stepped back from public life last year over his links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it has been reported.
The Duke of York withdrew from public life in November 2019 "for the foreseeable future" following a television interview about his friendship with Epstein.
But the royal family is now said to have "no plans to review" Prince Andrew's position - meaning he will not resume official duties - according to The Sunday Times.
Despite his stepping back, Prince Andrew retained his military commands, including his role as colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
However, his indefinite removal from public life may now add to pressure on the prince to give up his military commands and allow other members of the royal family to take over the roles.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The Queen's son is now in a legal dispute alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson over a £6m debt for their £18m ski chalet in Verbier, Switzerland.
Buckingham Palace told Mirror Online they would not comment on the story.
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Andrew made the decision to speak on the record about his friendship with Epstein and to deny allegations made by a woman that she was forced into a sexual encounter with the duke.
Virginia Giuffre, formerly known as Virginia Roberts, claims she was made to have sex with Andrew when she was 17 - an allegation he denies.
Ms Giuffre - who named Andrew in previous court papers that were were struck out by a judge - is one of 16 women saying they were abused by Epstein.
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In the BBC Newsnight interview by presenter Emily Maitlis, Andrew said that with "hindsight" his decision to stay at Epstein's house was "definitely the wrong thing to do", and that his judgement was "probably coloured" at the time.
He added he would step back from official duties, admitting that "the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family’s work."
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In a statement, the duke said: "I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein.
"His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure.
"I can only hope that, in time, they will be able to rebuild their lives."


thedailymirror--2020-05-31--Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa reignite 'fake split' rumours

Jacqueline Jossa recently returned to the marital home she shares with Dan Osborne 'part time ' after admitting she needed some 'breathing space ' .
And Dan 's latest Instagram offering has reignited speculation that the pair 's brief 'split ' this week - that saw Jacqueline leave their home in Kent with their two daughters - was a publicity stunt .
The couple - who have stuck together amid numerous accusations of Dan 's infidelity - left fans wondering if they ended their three-year-marriage when reports emerged that mum-of-two Jacqueline , 27 , felt enough was enough earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their home .
Day later she returned back to the Kent home she shares with Dan , 28 , on 'part time ' basis .
On Saturday evening Dan shared on his Instagram stories that he knocked up dinner for his wife in the kitchen of their abode and it appeared that the couple - who were reportedly rowing during the lockdown - were fine .
Dan 's choice of dinner did not look too flash in the snap that showed a plate of breadcrumbed mozarella sticks that would have been whacked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and veg .
Many would expect him to pull out all the stops - and maybe even fork out for a fancy take away - if he was trying to win Jac back .
Dan 's dinner time offering sent fans into a spin on if their short-lived break-up was legit .
`` Anyone else sick of hearing about Dan Osbourne and Jacqueline Jossa splitting up ?
Lost count of how many times it ’ s happened.. split up , get back together , split up , get back together x50 .
ITS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An eagle-eyed social media user mused : `` Jacqueline Jossa insists she 's NOT divorcing husband Dan Osborne .
NOT UNTIL THE PRESS & PR HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE ALONG WITH A REALITY TV SHOW CALLED 'LET 'S SLIT UP AGAIN ' . ''
The couple 's split was first hit with a number of conspiracy theories after photos emerged of them leaving their home together last week after Jac said she needed 'space . '
The married pair sparked a theory that the whole thing is nothing but a publicity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up any accusations when she took to Instagram to release a statement , denying that they 'd split or were divorcing .
This is n't the first time the couple have piqued the interests of conspiracy theorists .
Some people believed that Jacqueline 's I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
victory last year was partly brought on by the controversy surrounding Dan .
While Jacqueline was in the jungle , Dan 's former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Chloe Ayling came forward to claim she 'd engaged in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post-show night out .
They both denied anything had happened .
Jacqueline was then in the I 'm A Celeb jungle with Gabby 's ex Myles Stephenson , who was said to have told her the truth about what happened .
But Jac and Dan put on a united front when she left the ITV show , suggesting they were stronger than ever .
One viewer wrote on Twitter at the time : `` So if Jacqueline wins , were the stories about Dan a publicity stunt ?
So people felt sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another posted : `` I just find it amazing that Dan Jacqueline Myles Gabby Allen and the Chloe Ayling are all tied to the same agency which Dan 's cheating is linked to these two women .
Think this may all be a PR sympathy stunt to help Jacqueline Jossa win . ''
`` I honestly think the publicity Dan n Jac have had have helped her , '' another guessed .
At the weekend , Jacqueline took to Instagram to explain what was going on with her and Dan , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous relationship .
She wrote on her story : `` I need some time .
There is no split .
No divorce .
We are working together not against each other . ''
The pair have had a rather tumultuous relationship .
Dan has faced a string of cheating claims and they split while she was pregnant with their youngest daughter .
They got back together ahead of his stint in CelebrityBig Brother in 2018 , when he was put in the famous house with Love Island 's Gabby Allen , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheated with .
They both denied anything had happened .
Jacqueline was then in the I 'm A Celeb jungle with Gabby 's ex Myles Stephenson , who was said to have told her the truth about what happened .
But Jac and Dan put on a united front when she left the ITV show , suggesting they were stronger than ever .
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Jac Jossa shares video from garden she shares with husband Dan Osbourne after 'split'
Jac Jossa shares video from garden she shares with husband Dan Osbourne after 'split'
Dan Osborne's wife Jacqueline Jossa recently agreed to return to their marital home 'part time' after needing 'breathing space' and fans have queried if it was a publicity stunt
Jacqueline Jossa recently returned to the marital home she shares with Dan Osborne 'part time' after admitting she needed some 'breathing space'.
And Dan's latest Instagram offering has reignited speculation that the pair's brief 'split' this week - that saw Jacqueline leave their home in Kent with their two daughters - was a publicity stunt.
The couple - who have stuck together amid numerous accusations of Dan's infidelity - left fans wondering if they ended their three-year-marriage when reports emerged that mum-of-two Jacqueline, 27, felt enough was enough earlier this week and decided to move out of their home.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
Day later she returned back to the Kent home she shares with Dan, 28, on 'part time' basis.
On Saturday evening Dan shared on his Instagram stories that he knocked up dinner for his wife in the kitchen of their abode and it appeared that the couple - who were reportedly rowing during the lockdown - were fine.
Dan's choice of dinner did not look too flash in the snap that showed a plate of breadcrumbed mozarella sticks that would have been whacked in the oven and a steak with mash and veg.
Many would expect him to pull out all the stops - and maybe even fork out for a fancy take away - if he was trying to win Jac back.
Dan's dinner time offering sent fans into a spin on if their short-lived break-up was legit.
"Anyone else sick of hearing about Dan Osbourne and Jacqueline Jossa splitting up? Lost count of how many times it’s happened.. split up, get back together, split up, get back together x50. ITS BORING," a Twitter user typed.
An eagle-eyed social media user mused: "Jacqueline Jossa insists she's NOT divorcing husband Dan Osborne. NOT UNTIL THE PRESS & PR HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE ALONG WITH A REALITY TV SHOW CALLED 'LET'S SLIT UP AGAIN'."
The couple's split was first hit with a number of conspiracy theories after photos emerged of them leaving their home together last week after Jac said she needed 'space.'
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The married pair sparked a theory that the whole thing is nothing but a publicity stunt - but Jacqueline seemed to clear up any accusations when she took to Instagram to release a statement, denying that they'd split or were divorcing.
This isn't the first time the couple have piqued the interests of conspiracy theorists.
Some people believed that Jacqueline's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! victory last year was partly brought on by the controversy surrounding Dan.
While Jacqueline was in the jungle, Dan's former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Chloe Ayling came forward to claim she'd engaged in a threesome with Dan and Natalie Nunn after a post-show night out.
They both denied anything had happened.
Jacqueline was then in the I'm A Celeb jungle with Gabby's ex Myles Stephenson, who was said to have told her the truth about what happened.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But Jac and Dan put on a united front when she left the ITV show, suggesting they were stronger than ever.
One viewer wrote on Twitter at the time: "So if Jacqueline wins, were the stories about Dan a publicity stunt? So people felt sorry for her and would vote?"
Another posted: "I just find it amazing that Dan Jacqueline Myles Gabby Allen and the Chloe Ayling are all tied to the same agency which Dan's cheating is linked to these two women. Think this may all be a PR sympathy stunt to help Jacqueline Jossa win."
"I honestly think the publicity Dan n Jac have had have helped her," another guessed.
Dan denied everything.
At the weekend, Jacqueline took to Instagram to explain what was going on with her and Dan, who is also dad to son Teddy from a previous relationship.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
She wrote on her story: "I need some time. There is no split. No divorce. We are working together not against each other."
The pair have had a rather tumultuous relationship.
Dan has faced a string of cheating claims and they split while she was pregnant with their youngest daughter.
They got back together ahead of his stint in Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, when he was put in the famous house with Love Island's Gabby Allen, one of the women he was reported to have cheated with.
They both denied anything had happened.
Jacqueline was then in the I'm A Celeb jungle with Gabby's ex Myles Stephenson, who was said to have told her the truth about what happened.
But Jac and Dan put on a united front when she left the ITV show, suggesting they were stronger than ever.
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