thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Neville offers Premier League alternative plan as neutral venues saga rumbles on

The grounds belonging to the Premier League 's bottom six could be selected as neutral venues to appease the relegation threatened sides suggests Gary Neville .
England 's top flight has been suspended for two months and plans to resume are in full flow .
But Project Restart has seen its proposal of playing games at neutral venues opposed by some of the league 's bottom six .
Authorities see selecting eight to ten venues as the safest way to finish the campaign .
But Watford , Aston Villa and Brighton have all hit back at the idea .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their battle to beat the drop and Neville reckons an agreement could be found by selecting their stadiums as the neutral venues .
He tweeted : `` Just a suggestion but to disarm the bottom 6 completely with the no relegation point why don ’ t the PL just choose their grounds as the neutral venues and let them play at home . ''
Norwich , West Ham and Bournemouth have not yet rebuffed the idea but are likely to favour games at their own ground .
That would see Carrow Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Vitality Stadium , Villa Park and the Amex Stadium selected .
Watford 's chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury has already come out and said that taking games away from home grounds compromises the sporting integrity of the Premier League .
`` I , of course , absolutely accept we can not have supporters in the stadium , '' Duxbury wrote in The Times .
`` That goes without saying in the present situation .
`` However , we are now told we can not play our remaining home games at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that brings .
`` This against a backdrop of players who , having seen their lives turned upside down along with the rest of the world , are suddenly expected to perform as if nothing has happened , despite the rest of society probably still facing the kind of restrictions unenforceable on a football pitch .
`` We have club medical staff working under conditions that no doctor or physio has ever experienced with guidelines that , in no small part , are based at this stage on supposition rather than scientific fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and health risks we are asked to finish a competition that bears no resemblance to the one we started , which could end a small club like Watford 's time in the Premier League .
`` So is this fair ?
Does it have any semblance of sporting integrity ?
Of course not . ''
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Several Premier League clubs are opposing the idea of finishing the season at neutral grounds and Gary Neville has offered a solution
The grounds belonging to the Premier League's bottom six could be selected as neutral venues to appease the relegation threatened sides suggests Gary Neville.
England's top flight has been suspended for two months and plans to resume are in full flow.
But Project Restart has seen its proposal of playing games at neutral venues opposed by some of the league's bottom six.
Authorities see selecting eight to ten venues as the safest way to finish the campaign.
But Watford, Aston Villa and Brighton have all hit back at the idea.
They see home advantage as a huge factor in their battle to beat the drop and Neville reckons an agreement could be found by selecting their stadiums as the neutral venues.
He tweeted: "Just a suggestion but to disarm the bottom 6 completely with the no relegation point why don’t the PL just choose their grounds as the neutral venues and let them play at home."
Norwich, West Ham and Bournemouth have not yet rebuffed the idea but are likely to favour games at their own ground.
That would see Carrow Road, the London Stadium, Vicarage Road, the Vitality Stadium, Villa Park and the Amex Stadium selected.
Watford's chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury has already come out and said that taking games away from home grounds compromises the sporting integrity of the Premier League.
Image: PA) PA)
"I, of course, absolutely accept we cannot have supporters in the stadium," Duxbury wrote in The Times. "That goes without saying in the present situation.
"However, we are now told we cannot play our remaining home games at Vicarage Road and the familiarity and advantage that brings.
"This against a backdrop of players who, having seen their lives turned upside down along with the rest of the world, are suddenly expected to perform as if nothing has happened, despite the rest of society probably still facing the kind of restrictions unenforceable on a football pitch.
"We have club medical staff working under conditions that no doctor or physio has ever experienced with guidelines that, in no small part, are based at this stage on supposition rather than scientific fact.
"And with all these compromises and health risks we are asked to finish a competition that bears no resemblance to the one we started, which could end a small club like Watford's time in the Premier League.
"So is this fair? Does it have any semblance of sporting integrity? Of course not."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Premier League club 'faces being without five stars' on return amid health fears

One Premier League side could be without five first team stars should the season restart due to concerns over their health .
Over half of the top flight 's 20 clubs have said they will not force players to play if they fear for themselves or their families .
And one team has had five players come out and say they do not want to be included , reports The Sun .
Several clubs are aware that they will not have a full squad to pick from due to the safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic .
Dean Smith admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa players have pulled out for health reasons .
It is the same story at Brighton with chief executive Paul Barber conceding two of their players have suggested they may not be involved .
Plans to push forward Project Restart will continue on Sunday with June 12 still the target date to restart the campaign .
Once the Premier League decide on their medical protocols the players will then be made aware of the risks involved .
At that point the 20 clubs should discover which players are prepared to play and which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety and that of their loved ones .
The Premier League 's last match was Leicester 's win over Aston Villa on March 9 .
The majority of teams have eight games remaining before the season ends , although some have nine .
Plenty still rides of the campaign 's final games with six teams battling to avoid the drop .
European football spots are still very much up for grabs with Chelsea in fourth and Arsenal in ninth separated by just eight points .
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Talks held over the resumption of the Premier League
Talks held over the resumption of the Premier League
Premier League clubs are unlikely to be able to pick from full squads should the season resume as certain players opt out due to safety fears
Premier League club 'faces being without five players' on football return over health fears
One Premier League side could be without five first team stars should the season restart due to concerns over their health.
Over half of the top flight's 20 clubs have said they will not force players to play if they fear for themselves or their families.
And one team has had five players come out and say they do not want to be included, reports The Sun.
Several clubs are aware that they will not have a full squad to pick from due to the safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Dean Smith admitted last week that two of his Aston Villa players have pulled out for health reasons.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
It is the same story at Brighton with chief executive Paul Barber conceding two of their players have suggested they may not be involved.
Plans to push forward Project Restart will continue on Sunday with June 12 still the target date to restart the campaign.
Once the Premier League decide on their medical protocols the players will then be made aware of the risks involved.
At that point the 20 clubs should discover which players are prepared to play and which ones are not amid fears over their safety and that of their loved ones.
Image: PA) PA)
The Premier League's last match was Leicester's win over Aston Villa on March 9.
The majority of teams have eight games remaining before the season ends, although some have nine.
Plenty still rides of the campaign's final games with six teams battling to avoid the drop.
European football spots are still very much up for grabs with Chelsea in fourth and Arsenal in ninth separated by just eight points.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--UFC 249 LIVE Ferguson vs Gaethje, UK start time, TV channel and live stream

The UFC is back with a bang tonight as Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje clash for the interim lightweight title @ @ @ @ @ face champion Khabib Nurmagomedov later this year .
Ferguson had been due to take on @ @ @ @ @ the fight fell apart for the fifth time - and now the American is risking @ @ @ @ @ Gaethje .
In the co-main event , Dominick Cruz challenges bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo in @ @ @ @ @ months .
Cruz ruled the division until late in 2016 when he was beaten by @ @ @ @ @ battling injury ever since .
The fights will be live on BT Sport in the @ @ @ @ @ due to start at 5am - and you can follow all the action right here @

Justin Gaethje stunned Tony Ferguson with a clinical performance to win the interim UFC lightweight title.
Gaethje started like a train and rarely eased off as he dominated the No.1 ranked challenger in the 155lb division.
In snapping Ferguson's 12-fight winning streak with a final-round finish, Gaethje also earned a shot at lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
In the co-main event, Henry Cejudo stopped Dominick Cruz in the second round to retain his bantamweight title - then promptly retired.
Cejduo dropped former champion Cruz with a vicious knee before pouncing to finish the fight.
He then announced he was walking away from the sport having previously been the strawweight champion.
Cruz, meanwhile, who was returning from a 40-month absence, complained the stoppage was premature.
Re-live all the action below...


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Drivers breach lockdown to travel hundreds of miles to buy puppies and speakers

Motorists have been caught breaching the coronavirus lockdown to travel hundreds of miles to buy puppies and speakers Fespite the nation being told not to make non-essential journeys as part of the fight against the killer bug swathes of drivers have ignored the order .
Motorists are still jumping in their cars to make non-essential journeys during the bank holiday weekend with the popular Lake District in their sights despite it being closed during the lockdown .
Cumbria Police have revealed several examples of violating motorists with the message : `` Lockdown is still on .
The Lake District is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver was stopped as he attempted to drive from Manchester to Dundee so he could buy a puppy .
While another motorist from London was on his way to Manchester to buy an Audi but decided to take a detour to Carlisle so he could treat himself to speakers from an eBay seller .
A family from Wigan were fined and given a police escort after they decided to visit Windermere .
A journey of 250 miles did n't deter another group from travelling from London to Ambleside .
Police told them : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasonable distance to have travelled from . ''
However shortly after a family clocked up a whopping 307 miles by visiting the Lake District from Southend-on-Sea in Essex , resulting in them being given `` succinct words of advice '' .
Police said they violations are happening regularly with them describing the actions of three men who had travelled from Stockport to Cumbria `` to feed the ducks '' as `` quackers '' .
Other drivers falsely claimed they were on their way to work but it took little detective work to unravel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country police were also weeding out drivers ignoring the lockdown .
A checkpoint was set up at the end of the A23 into Patcham to stop bored families flocking to Brighton to enjoy the hot weather on Saturday .
Officers from Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit turned back scores of cars and fined some drivers for breaching the lockdown rules .
One motorist travelled more than 100 miles from Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire .
Residents cheered and voiced their support their actions .
A spokesman for Sussex Police : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop-check , but as part of the routine stop-check , we are asking people why they are here , where they are going and turning them around if they do not have a purpose . ''
In east London police admitted they are 'fighting a losing battle ' to clampdown on hundreds of people ignoring the lockdown to picnic in the park .
Officers in Hackney said groups of people have snubbed the Government 's order to stay at home instead choosing to enjoy `` pizzas , beers , wines '' while disregarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement on its official Twitter page alongside an image thought to be of London Fields , saying : `` Sadly we 're fighting a losing battle in the parks today .
`` Literally hundreds of people sitting having pizza , beers , wines .
As always a big thank you to those that are observing the guidelines . ''
On Thursday the Government formally extended the lockdown by three more weeks .
The extension comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reveal his plans on how the nation will ease out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's `` roadmap '' , which aims to get the country back to normal , is staggered over the next six months but he said some steps will happen the next day “ if we possibly can ” .

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Cumbria Police have revealed several examples of violating motorists including a driver who travelled more than 300 miles to visit the Lake District and another who was collecting an Ebay purchase
Drivers breach lockdown to travel hundreds of miles to buy puppies and speakers
Motorists have been caught breaching the coronavirus lockdown to travel hundreds of miles to buy puppies and speakers
Fespite the nation being told not to make non-essential journeys as part of the fight against the killer bug swathes of drivers have ignored the order.
Motorists are still jumping in their cars to make non-essential journeys during the bank holiday weekend with the popular Lake District in their sights despite it being closed during the lockdown.
Cumbria Police have revealed several examples of violating motorists with the message: "Lockdown is still on. The Lake District is still closed."
On Saturday a driver was stopped as he attempted to drive from Manchester to Dundee so he could buy a puppy.
Image: Police Twitter) Police Twitter)
While another motorist from London was on his way to Manchester to buy an Audi but decided to take a detour to Carlisle so he could treat himself to speakers from an eBay seller.
A family from Wigan were fined and given a police escort after they decided to visit Windermere.
A journey of 250 miles didn't deter another group from travelling from London to Ambleside.
Police told them: "Unfortunately, London is not a reasonable distance to have travelled from."
Image: Police Twitter) Police Twitter)
However shortly after a family clocked up a whopping 307 miles by visiting the Lake District from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, resulting in them being given "succinct words of advice".
Police said they violations are happening regularly with them describing the actions of three men who had travelled from Stockport to Cumbria "to feed the ducks" as "quackers".
Other drivers falsely claimed they were on their way to work but it took little detective work to unravel the truth.
Meanwhile in other parts of the country police were also weeding out drivers ignoring the lockdown.
A checkpoint was set up at the end of the A23 into Patcham to stop bored families flocking to Brighton to enjoy the hot weather on Saturday.
Officers from Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit turned back scores of cars and fined some drivers for breaching the lockdown rules.
One motorist travelled more than 100 miles from Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire.
Residents cheered and voiced their support their actions.
A spokesman for Sussex Police: “It’s not a dedicated coronavirus stop-check, but as part of the routine stop-check, we are asking people why they are here, where they are going and turning them around if they do not have a purpose."
In east London police admitted they are 'fighting a losing battle' to clampdown on hundreds of people ignoring the lockdown to picnic in the park.
Officers in Hackney said groups of people have snubbed the Government's order to stay at home instead choosing to enjoy "pizzas, beers, wines" while disregarding social distancing measures.
Hackney Police posted a statement on its official Twitter page alongside an image thought to be of London Fields, saying: "Sadly we're fighting a losing battle in the parks today.
"Literally hundreds of people sitting having pizza, beers, wines. As always a big thank you to those that are observing the guidelines."
On Thursday the Government formally extended the lockdown by three more weeks.
The extension comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reveal his plans on how the nation will ease out of the lockdown on Sunday.
Mr Johnson's "roadmap", which aims to get the country back to normal, is staggered over the next six months but he said some steps will happen the next day “if we possibly can”.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Tekashi 6ix9ine forced to move home as address is leaked after prison release

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been forced to relocate homes following his early prison release .
The controversial rap artist , 24 , was released from jail last month over fears he would catch coronavirus in a New York prison .
He is now serving the remaining four months of his two year sentence at home in incarceration , but has been forced to relocate to a new premises after his location was leaked online .
According to reports from TMZ , the rapper - whose real name is Daniel Hernandez - was advised to move by his lawyer after he shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live video where he boasted his wealth and fame .
In the vicious Instagram video which 'broke the internet ' as over two million spectators tuned in , the rapper can be seen standing on a balcony with the street 's view behind him .
Unfortunately for the star , a nearby resident happened to catch the rapper filming and posted a video to social media revealing his location .
Not only that , but another photo soon surfaced , which is also purported to have been Tekashi 's residence .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be seen parked in front of the celebrity 's home - which made it evident that it was in fact his address due to the fact that he was on 24 hour watch .
Before his address was leaked , Tekashi took to Instagram to air his grievances after critics slammed him for being ' a rat ' .
The scorned artist defended his cooperation with prosecutors , which meant that his jail sentence was reduced significantly .
The rapper 's unexpected livestream broke world records as over two million spectators tuned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It completely smashed the previous record of 300,000 viewers , which was proudly held by Drake and singer Tory Lanez .
During the Instagram Live rant , the star claimed that he was `` the biggest artist in the world '' .
In the live broadcast , the artist fumed : `` I appreciate every little thing and I did nothing wrong .
`` Yes , I didn ’ t need all of that beef .
I ’ m the biggest artist in the f***ing world . ''
Tekashi was sentenced to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on racketeering charges .
Since his release from jail last month , the star has been kept busy by releasing music .
This even includes a brand new video for his song 'GOOBA ' .

The rap star has only been back in the public eye for a number of days, and he has been forced to relocate after his address was leaked online
Tekashi 6ix9ine forced to move home as star's address is leaked following prison release
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been forced to relocate homes following his early prison release.
The controversial rap artist, 24, was released from jail last month over fears he would catch coronavirus in a New York prison.
He is now serving the remaining four months of his two year sentence at home in incarceration, but has been forced to relocate to a new premises after his location was leaked online.
According to reports from TMZ, the rapper - whose real name is Daniel Hernandez - was advised to move by his lawyer after he shared too much information in a recent Instagram Live video where he boasted his wealth and fame.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
In the vicious Instagram video which 'broke the internet ' as over two million spectators tuned in, the rapper can be seen standing on a balcony with the street's view behind him.
Unfortunately for the star, a nearby resident happened to catch the rapper filming and posted a video to social media revealing his location.
Not only that, but another photo soon surfaced, which is also purported to have been Tekashi's residence.
Image: NY Daily News via Getty Images) NY Daily News via Getty Images)
In the snapshot, at least four police vehicles can be seen parked in front of the celebrity's home - which made it evident that it was in fact his address due to the fact that he was on 24 hour watch.
Before his address was leaked, Tekashi took to Instagram to air his grievances after critics slammed him for being 'a rat'.
The scorned artist defended his cooperation with prosecutors, which meant that his jail sentence was reduced significantly.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The rapper's unexpected livestream broke world records as over two million spectators tuned in to listen to his rant.
It completely smashed the previous record of 300,000 viewers, which was proudly held by Drake and singer Tory Lanez.
During the Instagram Live rant, the star claimed that he was "the biggest artist in the world".
In the live broadcast, the artist fumed: "I appreciate every little thing and I did nothing wrong.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Yes, I didn’t need all of that beef. I’m the biggest artist in the f***ing world."
Tekashi was sentenced to two years in jail after he was arrested on racketeering charges.
Since his release from jail last month, the star has been kept busy by releasing music.
This even includes a brand new video for his song 'GOOBA'.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Ferguson vs Gaethje UFC 249 live stream warning over unofficial channels

Tonight heralds the return of the UFC - but fans have been warned not to stream the fights on unofficial channels .
Tony Ferguson 's fight with Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title headlines tonight 's card in Florida .
And Henry Cejudo defends his bantamweight title against former champion Dominick Cruz in the co-main event .
The fights will be shown live on BT Sport throughout the night - but those without a subscription have been advised not to stream the fights online .
Kieron Sharp , CEO of the UK 's leading intellectual property protection organisation FACT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s watching a live stream on social media , using a piracy site , or a box or stick connected to your TV , watching it any way other than through the official provider is illegal .
“ People need to be aware that this is no longer a grey area , in fact it is very black and white .
If you are accessing content for free such as sport , TV and films for which you 'd normally need a subscription , this is illegal “ FACT is leading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with PIPCU and industry bodies to crackdown on illegal streaming and to hold those behind them accountable for their actions .
“ It is getting harder to watch live sport illegally and fans should be aware that if they are planning to watch the fight this way they are breaking the law.
” In 2017 , Bristol-based Yusuf Mohammed was slapped with a £16,000 fine after he was found guilty of broadcasting Sky Sports content , filmed from a remote device , on his social media channels .
One year later , Craig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85,000 fine after it was claimed that his friend broadcast the Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitchsko boxing fight But Foster was the one guilty after it was found that he was the man who paid for the Sky Sports Box Office fight .
The 34-year-old claims that the friend illegally broadcast it via Facebook to 4,250 people via Foster 's iPad .
Craig Foster was hit with an £85,000 bill for the illegal live streaming ( Image : John Gladwin/Sunday Mirror ) A watermark of his account number allowed Sky to track down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill due to loss of earnings .
`` I ’ d paid for the boxing , it wasn ’ t like I was making any money , '' Foster told the Mirror exclusively at the time .
`` My iPad was signed in to my Facebook account and my friend just started streaming the fight .
`` I didn ’ t think anything of it , then a few days later they cut my subscription .
`` They ’ re demanding the names and addresses of all my mates who were round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to give them up .
I said I 'd take the rap . ''

Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje clash for the interim lightweight title tonight in Florida while Dominick Cruz takes on bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo in the co-main event
Tonight heralds the return of the UFC - but fans have been warned not to stream the fights on unofficial channels.
Tony Ferguson's fight with Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title headlines tonight's card in Florida.
And Henry Cejudo defends his bantamweight title against former champion Dominick Cruz in the co-main event.
The fights will be shown live on BT Sport throughout the night - but those without a subscription have been advised not to stream the fights online.
Kieron Sharp, CEO of the UK's leading intellectual property protection organisation FACT, has said: “Whether it’s watching a live stream on social media, using a piracy site, or a box or stick connected to your TV, watching it any way other than through the official provider is illegal.
“People need to be aware that this is no longer a grey area, in fact it is very black and white. If you are accessing content for free such as sport, TV and films for which you'd normally need a subscription, this is illegal
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“FACT is leading the way in combatting digital piracy and working with PIPCU and industry bodies to crackdown on illegal streaming and to hold those behind them accountable for their actions.
“It is getting harder to watch live sport illegally and fans should be aware that if they are planning to watch the fight this way they are breaking the law.”
In 2017, Bristol-based Yusuf Mohammed was slapped with a £16,000 fine after he was found guilty of broadcasting Sky Sports content, filmed from a remote device, on his social media channels.
One year later, Craig Foster from Scarborough was handed a staggering £85,000 fine after it was claimed that his friend broadcast the Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitchsko boxing fight
But Foster was the one guilty after it was found that he was the man who paid for the Sky Sports Box Office fight.
Image: Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC)
The 34-year-old claims that the friend illegally broadcast it via Facebook to 4,250 people via Foster's iPad.
Craig Foster was hit with an £85,000 bill for the illegal live streaming (Image: John Gladwin/Sunday Mirror)
A watermark of his account number allowed Sky to track down Foster, and they hit him with the bill due to loss of earnings.
"I’d paid for the boxing, it wasn’t like I was making any money," Foster told the Mirror exclusively at the time.
"My iPad was signed in to my Facebook account and my friend just started streaming the fight.
"I didn’t think anything of it, then a few days later they cut my subscription.
"They’re demanding the names and addresses of all my mates who were round that night but I’m not going to give them up. I said I'd take the rap."


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Amazing kids cruelly mocked for unfortunate song name amid coronavirus pandemic

The amazing D Day Juniors have been cruelly mocked for unfortunate song name amid coronavirus pandemic .
The youngsters , who were set up by 2018 final act The D-Day Darlings 10 months ago , stunned the judges with their powerful performance and left Amanda Holden in tears .
The lovable choir , aged between 6 and 16 from the Midlands , paid a special tribute to war heroes ’ incredible efforts and sacrifice for our country .
Before performing , one of the singers said : `` We were really inspired by the D Day Darlings two years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can pass the message along for all generations to come . ''
However , some viewers pointed out the unfortunate timing that their audition aired due to the name of their song .
They moved the judges with an original song called 'Pass It On ' , which was about passing on the memory of the heroes who went before us to the younger generation .
The lyrics included the words : `` Sitting in the classroom learning history of the past .
On turning the pages , I ca n't believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how you saved us , want to shine a light .
`` Thank you for all you 've done , and the lives you gave for us .
`` Pass it on to everyone . ''
Despite the audition being filmed in January , before anyone knew of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak , many trolls criticised the song choice .
One viewer tweeted : `` '' Pass it on to everyone '' was n't the best line for the D-Day Juniors to end their song with , given we are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' '' Pass it on '' is a rather insensitive message in these Covid-19 times , '' added another .
A third said : `` Pass it on to everyone title of the song , not the smartest of choices '' '' Do n't think 'pass it on , to everyone ' is the best message neither.. , '' said a fourth .
Trying not to break down , Amanda said : `` That was just like a performance .
It did n't feel like an audition .
It was so polished .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must have felt so proud because I did . ''
David Walliams said the song was very powerful and they were all `` hugely talented '' , while Alesha praised them for being `` entertaining but educational '' .
Once the happy youngster had left the stage after getting four big yeses , Alesha brought her daughter up on the judges ' desk .
Alesha asked smiling Azura : `` Did you enjoy that choir ?
Are we going to learn that song ? ''
BGT viewers flocked to Twitter to praise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewer said : `` Shed a tear at d day juniors ...
It made me think of my great nan.. Well done to the kids involved keep spreading the message ! ''
`` D day Juniors : Wow I loved these guys .
Everyone within future generations needs to know what the War was like .
The song was lovely and will be used for future generations .
They kept the spirit alive which is what I loved .
Well done guys , '' added another .
A third said : `` D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half powerful .
Definitely hit the heart strings '' *Britain 's Got Talent airs Saturdays on ITV at 8pm

D Day Juniors left Amanda Holden in tears with their powerful message about remembering our war heroes - and the timing of the show airing was not their fault
The amazing D Day Juniors have been cruelly mocked for unfortunate song name amid coronavirus pandemic.
The youngsters, who were set up by 2018 final act The D-Day Darlings 10 months ago, stunned the judges with their powerful performance and left Amanda Holden in tears.
The lovable choir, aged between 6 and 16 from the Midlands, paid a special tribute to war heroes’ incredible efforts and sacrifice for our country.
Before performing, one of the singers said: "We were really inspired by the D Day Darlings two years ago and want to create a junior group that can pass the message along for all generations to come."
However, some viewers pointed out the unfortunate timing that their audition aired due to the name of their song.
Image: PA) PA)
They moved the judges with an original song called 'Pass It On', which was about passing on the memory of the heroes who went before us to the younger generation.
The lyrics included the words: "Sitting in the classroom learning history of the past. On turning the pages, I can't believe my eyes.
"Now I know how you saved us, want to shine a light.
"Thank you for all you've done, and the lives you gave for us.
"Pass it on to everyone."
Image: PA) PA) Image: ITV) ITV)
Despite the audition being filmed in January, before anyone knew of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, many trolls criticised the song choice.
One viewer tweeted: ""Pass it on to everyone" wasn't the best line for the D-Day Juniors to end their song with, given we are in the middle of a pandemic..."
""Pass it on" is a rather insensitive message in these Covid-19 times," added another.
A third said: "Pass it on to everyone title of the song, not the smartest of choices"
"Don't think 'pass it on, to everyone' is the best message neither..," said a fourth.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Trying not to break down, Amanda said: "That was just like a performance. It didn't feel like an audition. It was so polished.
"Your grandparents looking down on you must have felt so proud because I did."
David Walliams said the song was very powerful and they were all "hugely talented", while Alesha praised them for being "entertaining but educational".
Once the happy youngster had left the stage after getting four big yeses, Alesha brought her daughter up on the judges' desk.
Alesha asked smiling Azura: "Did you enjoy that choir? Are we going to learn that song?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
BGT viewers flocked to Twitter to praise the group for their inspirational message.
One viewer said: "Shed a tear at d day juniors... It made me think of my great nan.. Well done to the kids involved keep spreading the message!"
"D day Juniors: Wow I loved these guys. Everyone within future generations needs to know what the War was like. The song was lovely and will be used for future generations. They kept the spirit alive which is what I loved. Well done guys," added another.
A third said: "D Day Juniors with that message wasn't half powerful. Definitely hit the heart strings"
*Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays on ITV at 8pm


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Boris Johnson warns UK is entering 'most dangerous phase' of coronavirus crisis

The UK is about to enter the most dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic , Boris Johnson is expected to warn on Sunday night .
The Prime Minister , 55 , will reportedly urge `` maximum caution '' when he unveils his road map out of the lockdown .
The risks now are said to be greater than at any stage of the crisis , which led to the stay-at-home restrictions being imposed on March 23 .
But , during the address , Mr Johnson will admit the country is past the peak of the infection , reports suggest tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' a Downing Street source told The Sun on Sunday .
The Prime Minister told the publication the country wo n't rush out of the lockdown .
`` This is the dangerous bit , '' he said .
`` We ’ re past the peak now but we ’ ll have to work even harder to get every step right .
`` Mountaineers always say that coming down from the peak is the most dangerous bit .
That ’ s when you ’ re liable to be over-confident and make mistakes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the climb up — but it ’ s on the descent you have to make sure you don ’ t run too fast , lose control and stumble . ''
Millions are expected to watch Mr Johnson 's speech , in which he reportedly will state the new catchphrase replacing the “ stay at home ” mantra .
But the UK death toll today exceeded 31,500 in total , and a further 215,200 have been infected by Covid-19 in the country .
Garden centres will be allowed to reopen next week .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers so they can ensure a safe and strictly-controlled working environment for returning staff .
The PM will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee with Cabinet ministers , leaders of the devolved nations and London Mayor Sadiq Khan before his 7pm pre-recorded address .
On Monday , the Government will publish a 50-page document outlining the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy to MPs .
The shift in messaging will come amid concerns that workers may not wish to resume their roles after the firm instructions to `` stay at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives '' .
Later in the week , Mr Johnson will address the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservatives .

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Boris Johnson will encourage "maximum caution" as the UK enters what he'll describe as the most dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic which has caused lockdown for nearly two months
Boris Johnson warns UK is entering 'most dangerous phase' of coronavirus crisis
The UK is about to enter the most dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic, Boris Johnson is expected to warn on Sunday night.
The Prime Minister, 55, will reportedly urge "maximum caution" when he unveils his road map out of the lockdown.
The risks now are said to be greater than at any stage of the crisis, which led to the stay-at-home restrictions being imposed on March 23.
But, during the address, Mr Johnson will admit the country is past the peak of the infection, reports suggest tonight.
"This is a critical moment," a Downing Street source told The Sun on Sunday.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Prime Minister told the publication the country won't rush out of the lockdown.
"This is the dangerous bit," he said.
"We’re past the peak now but we’ll have to work even harder to get every step right.
"Mountaineers always say that coming down from the peak is the most dangerous bit. That’s when you’re liable to be over-confident and make mistakes.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"You have very few options on the climb up — but it’s on the descent you have to make sure you don’t run too fast, lose control and stumble."
Millions are expected to watch Mr Johnson's speech, in which he reportedly will state the new catchphrase replacing the “stay at home” mantra.
But the UK death toll today exceeded 31,500 in total, and a further 215,200 have been infected by Covid-19 in the country.
Image: FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Garden centres will be allowed to reopen next week.
Mr Johnson will also tomorrow give guidance to employers so they can ensure a safe and strictly-controlled working environment for returning staff.
The PM will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee with Cabinet ministers, leaders of the devolved nations and London Mayor Sadiq Khan before his 7pm pre-recorded address.
On Monday, the Government will publish a 50-page document outlining the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy to MPs.
The shift in messaging will come amid concerns that workers may not wish to resume their roles after the firm instructions to "stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives".
Later in the week, Mr Johnson will address the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservatives.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Scott Disick concerned for kids following Kourtney and Kim's vicious scrap

Scott Disick has admitted that he felt concerned for his children following his ex Kourtney Kardashian 's physical altercation with her sister Kim last month .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians favourite , 36 , was left worried for how the vicious scrap would effect his children - Mason , 10 , Penelope , seven , and Reign , four - who he shares with Kourtney , 41 , the eldest Kardashian sister .
His worries were heightened significantly by the fact that just one week after the slaps were thrown , the scorned sisters would be sharing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Opening up about his reservations on the trip , Scott confessed that he was distressed to think about the effect the tension would have on his beloved brood .
In a clip from the latest episode of Keeping Up With The kardashians , Scott questioned Kourtney 's actions before the dreaded trip to Armenia .
`` I ’ m trying to understand about Armenia because obviously it has to do with my children , '' he explained .
Before asking Kim , 39 , said : `` What do you think ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day prior and then get on a plane across the world ? ''
After the episode aired , Kim shared that her mother , Kris Jenner cried after learning her daughters were embroiled in an incredibly vicious row .
Opening up about how it all went down on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , Kim admitted that the fight was brewing for a very long time before slaps were actually thrown .
`` It was pretty intense .
I feel like it ’ s been a lot of built-up resentment from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Or just feeling like she doesn ’ t really want to film anymore .
She ’ s not the type of person to make a decision and say , ‘ OK , guys , I ’ m not gon na film , ’ but she would come to work with an attitude every day and kind of take it out on everyone , from crew to us , and wouldn ’ t really make that decision .
`` We would kind of , like , just keep on pushing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was so unhappy '' .
Soon after , Kourtney did eventually decide to step away from Keeping Up With The Kardashians for the forseeable .
Scott 's concerns come after the entrepreneur and reality TV star left a rehab facility after being left furious by a leaked photo .
Scott is said to be angry after a snap of him inside the All Points North Lodge facility in Edwards , Colorado was shared online .
His team believe the picture was leaked by a staff member rather than a patient .
It had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been open about his substance abuse issues in the past , had checked into rehab to tackle addictions to alcohol and cocaine , but his lawyer said he had gone to the facility to deal with `` past traumas '' , coming from the deaths of both his parents .
The star fled the lavish facility after just six days and he is back home in LA now where he is self isolating with his love , Sofia Richie .

Scott, 36, was left worried for how the vicious scrap would effect his children - Mason, 10, Penelope, seven, and Reign, four - who he shares with ex Kourtney, 41
Scott Disick has admitted that he felt concerned for his children following his ex Kourtney Kardashian's physical altercation with her sister Kim last month.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians favourite, 36, was left worried for how the vicious scrap would effect his children - Mason, 10, Penelope, seven, and Reign, four - who he shares with Kourtney, 41, the eldest Kardashian sister.
His worries were heightened significantly by the fact that just one week after the slaps were thrown, the scorned sisters would be sharing a trip together to Armenia with their children.
Opening up about his reservations on the trip, Scott confessed that he was distressed to think about the effect the tension would have on his beloved brood.
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
In a clip from the latest episode of Keeping Up With The kardashians, Scott questioned Kourtney's actions before the dreaded trip to Armenia.
"I’m trying to understand about Armenia because obviously it has to do with my children," he explained.
Before asking Kim, 39, said: "What do you think? Are you just gonna sit down one day prior and then get on a plane across the world?"
Image: Getty Images for Calvin Klein) Getty Images for Calvin Klein)
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After the episode aired, Kim shared that her mother, Kris Jenner cried after learning her daughters were embroiled in an incredibly vicious row.
Opening up about how it all went down on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Kim admitted that the fight was brewing for a very long time before slaps were actually thrown.
"It was pretty intense. I feel like it’s been a lot of built-up resentment from Kourtney," she exlplained.
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She added: "Or just feeling like she doesn’t really want to film anymore. She’s not the type of person to make a decision and say, ‘OK, guys, I’m not gonna film,’ but she would come to work with an attitude every day and kind of take it out on everyone, from crew to us, and wouldn’t really make that decision.
"We would kind of, like, just keep on pushing her and try to figure out why she was so unhappy".
Soon after, Kourtney did eventually decide to step away from Keeping Up With The Kardashians for the forseeable.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Scott's concerns come after the entrepreneur and reality TV star left a rehab facility after being left furious by a leaked photo.
Scott is said to be angry after a snap of him inside the All Points North Lodge facility in Edwards, Colorado was shared online.
His team believe the picture was leaked by a staff member rather than a patient.
It had been reported that Scott, who has been open about his substance abuse issues in the past, had checked into rehab to tackle addictions to alcohol and cocaine, but his lawyer said he had gone to the facility to deal with "past traumas", coming from the deaths of both his parents.
The star fled the lavish facility after just six days and he is back home in LA now where he is self isolating with his love, Sofia Richie.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--UFC 249 free live stream of Ferguson vs Gaethje and Cejudo vs Cruz

The UFC have stacked tonight 's card from top to bottom - and you can watch it all for free .
In the main event , Tony Ferguson is risking it all as he takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title .
Ferguson was entitled to wait for his shot at champion Khabib Nurmagomedov after their fight fell apart for the fifth time last month .
But instead he will take on the dangerous Gaethje for the right to face the Russian later this year .
And in the co-main event , Dominick Cruz bids to win back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current ruler Henry Cejudo .
Cruz last reigned the division in 2016 before he lost his belt to Cody Garbrandt before being sidelined for 40 months through injury .
Here is everything you need to know about watching tonight 's fights without spending a penny ...
The fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers .
Fans who have not subscribed - and who are EE phone customers - can sign up for free .
Click here to find out more and to sign up .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first fights will start at around 11.30pm UK time tonight with the early preliminary fights .
The preliminary fights will then start at around 1am UK time before the main card kicks off at 3am .
The main event between Ferguson and Gaethje is unlikely to start before 5am .
What TV channel are they on ?
The early prelim fights will be streamed on Fight Pass - click here to sign up .
The prelim fights will then be shown on BT Sport 1 , as will the main card , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The full BT Sport schedule is as follows : Click here for the latest odds from bet365 What is the full card ?

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Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje clash for the interim lightweight title tonight in Florida while Dominick Cruz takes on bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo in the co-main event
UFC 249 free live stream of Ferguson vs Gaethje and Cejudo vs Cruz
The UFC have stacked tonight's card from top to bottom - and you can watch it all for free.
In the main event, Tony Ferguson is risking it all as he takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.
Ferguson was entitled to wait for his shot at champion Khabib Nurmagomedov after their fight fell apart for the fifth time last month.
But instead he will take on the dangerous Gaethje for the right to face the Russian later this year.
And in the co-main event, Dominick Cruz bids to win back the bantamweight title when he takes on current ruler Henry Cejudo.
Cruz last reigned the division in 2016 before he lost his belt to Cody Garbrandt before being sidelined for 40 months through injury.
Here is everything you need to know about watching tonight's fights without spending a penny...
Is there a live stream?
The fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers.
Fans who have not subscribed - and who are EE phone customers - can sign up for free.
Click here to find out more and to sign up.
What time will the fights start?
The first fights will start at around 11.30pm UK time tonight with the early preliminary fights.
The preliminary fights will then start at around 1am UK time before the main card kicks off at 3am.
The main event between Ferguson and Gaethje is unlikely to start before 5am.
What TV channel are they on?
The early prelim fights will be streamed on Fight Pass - click here to sign up.
The prelim fights will then be shown on BT Sport 1, as will the main card, including Ferguson vs Gaethje in the main event.
The full BT Sport schedule is as follows:
10:30pm – UFC 249 Countdown
11:30pm – Open Mat with Dan Hardy
Midnight – Live Open Mat with Dan Hardy – UFC 249
1am – Live UFC 249 Prelims
3am – Live UFC 249 card, Ferguson v Gaethje headline
Odds
BET ON UFC 249 Tony Ferguson 4/7 Justin Gaethje 6/4 Draw 80/1 Click here for the latest odds from bet365 *Odds subject to change
What is the full card?
Main card (3am)
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz
Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar
Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro
Preliminary Card (1am)
Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis
Aleksei Oleinik vs Fabrício Werdum
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson
Uriah Hall vs Ronaldo Souza
Early Preliminary Card (11.30pm)
Vicente Luque vs Niko Price
Bryce Mitchell vs Charles Rosa
Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Doctor's despair as boozy bank holiday injuries swamp A&E despite lockdown

An exasperated A & E doctor has described chaotic scenes in hospital as the bank holiday weekend got off to a boozy start in lockdown .
The Manchester doctor said drink-related incidents and violence spiked on Friday night as patients appearing to have been injured defying lockdown landed in the emergency department .
Dr Ben Stewart said his team were shocked at the numbers of people requiring treatment last night and well into the early hours of this morning , reports the Manchester Evening News .
He described chaotic scenes during his 12.5 hour shift , with many patients being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related injuries .
The doctor said A & E had been noticeably quieter since the UK 's lockdown was introduced , due to people avoiding hospitals because of coronavirus and less people going out drinking .
But that changed last night as the long weekend kicked off with a scorching start and Brits flocked outdoors .
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates The docotor said it was back to the 'pre-lockdown days ' and it appeared a lot of people had become relaxed about the restroctions .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or drug related accidents , violence and crime rocketed last night .
`` The police we saw said it had been their busiest night since New Year ’ s Eve 2013 .
`` We knew it was going to be busier than normal .
Bank Holidays are always busier .
`` The NHS for the last four or five weeks in A & E , it became a lot more quiet .
`` We thought we would see a bit of a peak , but it was just a shock to everybody really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attending for drink-driving injuries , cars flipping over , assaults and even violent stabbings .
He said there were still patients coming in with Covid-19 symptoms , but the majority were for drink related incidents and had attended alongside the police .
Dr Stewart said : `` You are celebrating defeating a big enemy , but we are back in the same situation now .
`` We need to be sensible , but people have got relaxed about it .
`` I saw 12 or 13 patients last night , two had Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest were assaults or car accidents .
`` All kinds of unnecessary incidents .
I am hoping everybody will wake up with a bit of a hangover today and today will be better .
`` But it is a long weekend , with a Saturday included , and I am preparing myself for the worst .
`` It is definitely back to the pre-lockdown days .
`` We had seen a drop in footfall with people coming in , which is good as people who are genuinely sick are getting seen at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have people coming in with coronavirus .
They are taking up a lot of our resources .
`` But it has gone back to the good old days of everyone getting drunk and relying on A & E .
`` I think in the North West we have surpassed London .
We knew we would trail behind them , we have probably just peaked .
`` You do n't climb Everest and open few cans of beer at the top , you do n't stop until you are back at base camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , but we are not through everything yet .
There is still a potential second wave particularly in the North West . ''
The doctors comments come after up to 100 people were seen meeting to drink champagne in Salford Quays .
Footage emerged showing cars blocking the road at Media City as a group of people were spotted playing music .
Residents said there were at 'least 50 people ' present , with as many as '100 people ' then showing up for the party from around 1.30pm on Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a head injury after a 'violent disturbance ' broke out on Mersey Bank Avenue , in Chorlton on Saturday morning .
Elsewhere , police despaired at scenes of Brits flouting social distancing rules amid the balmy holiday weekend weather .
Scenes of London parks packed with boozy picnics , and heaving VE Day street parties have deepened concerns social distancing rules are being flouted .
Brits been urged to stay home during the Bank Holiday as police warn motorists they face random checks , but some still had to be turned back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Boris Johnson will tomorrow announce a review of the lockdown , with any easing expected to be cautious as the UK death toll tops 31,000 .

A doctor at Manchester's North West hospital said the A&E was heaving with drunken patients with alcohol-related injuries when medics should have been focused on Covid-19 cases
An exasperated A&E doctor has described chaotic scenes in hospital as the bank holiday weekend got off to a boozy start in lockdown.
The Manchester doctor said drink-related incidents and violence spiked on Friday night as patients appearing to have been injured defying lockdown landed in the emergency department.
Dr Ben Stewart said his team were shocked at the numbers of people requiring treatment last night and well into the early hours of this morning, reports the Manchester Evening News.
He described chaotic scenes during his 12.5 hour shift, with many patients being taken to hospital for alcohol or drug related injuries.
The doctor said A&E had been noticeably quieter since the UK's lockdown was introduced, due to people avoiding hospitals because of coronavirus and less people going out drinking.
But that changed last night as the long weekend kicked off with a scorching start and Brits flocked outdoors.
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates
Image: Getty) Getty)
The docotor said it was back to the 'pre-lockdown days' and it appeared a lot of people had become relaxed about the restroctions.
He said: "The number of alcohol or drug related accidents, violence and crime rocketed last night.
"The police we saw said it had been their busiest night since New Year’s Eve 2013.
"We knew it was going to be busier than normal. Bank Holidays are always busier.
"The NHS for the last four or five weeks in A&E, it became a lot more quiet.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We thought we would see a bit of a peak, but it was just a shock to everybody really."
The doctor said people were attending for drink-driving injuries, cars flipping over, assaults and even violent stabbings.
He said there were still patients coming in with Covid-19 symptoms, but the majority were for drink related incidents and had attended alongside the police.
Dr Stewart said: "You are celebrating defeating a big enemy, but we are back in the same situation now.
"We need to be sensible, but people have got relaxed about it.
"I saw 12 or 13 patients last night, two had Covid-19, one had a headache, the rest were assaults or car accidents.
"All kinds of unnecessary incidents. I am hoping everybody will wake up with a bit of a hangover today and today will be better.
"But it is a long weekend, with a Saturday included, and I am preparing myself for the worst.
"It is definitely back to the pre-lockdown days.
"We had seen a drop in footfall with people coming in, which is good as people who are genuinely sick are getting seen at the door.
"People forget that we still have people coming in with coronavirus. They are taking up a lot of our resources.
"But it has gone back to the good old days of everyone getting drunk and relying on A&E.
"I think in the North West we have surpassed London. We knew we would trail behind them, we have probably just peaked.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"You don't climb Everest and open few cans of beer at the top, you don't stop until you are back at base camp.
"People can have a good time, but we are not through everything yet. There is still a potential second wave particularly in the North West."
The doctors comments come after up to 100 people were seen meeting to drink champagne in Salford Quays.
Footage emerged showing cars blocking the road at Media City as a group of people were spotted playing music.
Residents said there were at 'least 50 people' present, with as many as '100 people' then showing up for the party from around 1.30pm on Friday.
A man was also taken to hospital with a head injury after a 'violent disturbance' broke out on Mersey Bank Avenue, in Chorlton on Saturday morning.
Police arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault.
Elsewhere, police despaired at scenes of Brits flouting social distancing rules amid the balmy holiday weekend weather.
Scenes of London parks packed with boozy picnics, and heaving VE Day street parties have deepened concerns social distancing rules are being flouted.
Brits been urged to stay home during the Bank Holiday as police warn motorists they face random checks, but some still had to be turned back from the UK's beaches.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tomorrow announce a review of the lockdown, with any easing expected to be cautious as the UK death toll tops 31,000.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Lamar Odom admits he can't remember names of the 2,000 women he's slept with

Lamar Odom has confessed that he ca n't remember the names of most of the 2,000 women he 's had sex with .
The basketball player , who was married to Khloe Kardashian from 2009 to 2016 , has bedded thousands of women in his time , and says he paid a lot of them .
The 40-year-old has been open about his penchant for prostitutes .
In 2015 , he almost died when he overdosed in a brothel in Nevada .
And he said after his split from Khloe that he regretted cheating on her numerous times .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confesses the depths of his sexual past , and that he 'd often pay women for sex , even when they were n't prostitutes and a payment was n't pre-arranged .
He writes : `` I 've had sex with more than two thousand women .
I do n't remember most of their names .
Many of them were one-night stands .
There were too many strippers to count .
It was n't a big deal , but often I would pay them .
`` I would just give them money in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
I would make love to them and leave $ 2,000 on the dresser .
It was understood that they would be gone when I got out of the shower because I usually had to be at practice or shootaround . ''
Lamar went on to confess that he 's obsessed with sex .
He wrote : `` I have been obsessed with sex as long as I can remember .
I love to touch women , and I need to feel close to women and feel their skin on mine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel safe .
The physical contact is something that I need .
It does n't even have to always be sex .
It it 's spooning on the bed , it will satisfy me just the same .
I just need the connection . ''
Lamar thinks he was 14 when he lost his virginity , but confessed he ca n't remember it .
He went on : `` And I know you wo n't believe this , but I do n't remember my first time .
That sounds crazy , right ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was during the two-year period right after my mother died , and I 've purged almost every memory of that time .
`` My first memory of sex is with Liza [ Morales , the mother of his children ] when I was in the eleventh grade .
It was the summer of 1996 after I came back from Las Vegas . ''
They conceived their first child , a daughter named Destiny the following year .
The former couple also share son Lamar Jr , and had another son Jayden , who @ @ @ @ @ @

Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
The basketball player, who used to be married to Khloe Kardashian, says he's slept with more than 2,000 women, and that he would often pay them $2,000
Lamar Odom admits he can't remember names of the 2,000 women he's slept with
Lamar Odom has confessed that he can't remember the names of most of the 2,000 women he's had sex with.
The basketball player, who was married to Khloe Kardashian from 2009 to 2016, has bedded thousands of women in his time, and says he paid a lot of them.
The 40-year-old has been open about his penchant for prostitutes.
In 2015, he almost died when he overdosed in a brothel in Nevada.
And he said after his split from Khloe that he regretted cheating on her numerous times.
In his memoir Darkness To Light, Lamar confesses the depths of his sexual past, and that he'd often pay women for sex, even when they weren't prostitutes and a payment wasn't pre-arranged.
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He writes: "I've had sex with more than two thousand women. I don't remember most of their names. Many of them were one-night stands. There were too many strippers to count. It wasn't a big deal, but often I would pay them.
"I would just give them money in the morning. I never thought less of them. I would make love to them and leave $2,000 on the dresser. It was understood that they would be gone when I got out of the shower because I usually had to be at practice or shootaround."
Lamar went on to confess that he's obsessed with sex.
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He wrote: "I have been obsessed with sex as long as I can remember. I love to touch women, and I need to feel close to women and feel their skin on mine.
"To touch a women is to feel safe. The physical contact is something that I need. It doesn't even have to always be sex. It it's spooning on the bed, it will satisfy me just the same. I just need the connection."
Lamar thinks he was 14 when he lost his virginity, but confessed he can't remember it.
Image: Jemal Countess/Getty Images) Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
He went on: "And I know you won't believe this, but I don't remember my first time. That sounds crazy, right? I think I was fourteen. It was during the two-year period right after my mother died, and I've purged almost every memory of that time.
"My first memory of sex is with Liza [Morales, the mother of his children] when I was in the eleventh grade. It was the summer of 1996 after I came back from Las Vegas."
They conceived their first child, a daughter named Destiny the following year.
The former couple also share son Lamar Jr, and had another son Jayden, who tragically died at six months.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Instagram influencer offering 'lockdown lips fillers' and 'covid glam packages'

An Instagram influencer and beautician has apologised after offering lip fillers during lockdown .
Stephanie Scolaro offered two appointments for the procedure to an undercover reporter , despite the Government requiring beauty salons to close to the public .
The 28-year-old boasted of “ Covid glam packages ” at her spa LA Beauty Dolls in West London .
Asked why she was offering the service , the millionaire heiress said : “ This has seriously stressed me out .
This has basically ruined my day .
We have not seen anybody face to face .
This is so unnecessary.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologises unreservedly for agreeing to an appointment , but was just assuming Boris Johnson was going to announce the easing of restrictions on Sunday.
” Stephanie swerved jail in January 2019 after admitting to importing £18,000 worth of endangered python skin fashion accessories into the UK at Southwark Crown Court .
The charity Save Face has had more than 100 complaints about social media adverts for procedures since lockdown started .
Boss Ashton Collins said : “ They have to be in close contact to administer injections , putting them and clients at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended nurse has also been taking Botox and filler bookings during lockdown .
John Parker was reported to the Nursing and Midwifery Council after his firm offered an undercover investigator the treatments last month .
He was suspended for 18 months in February .
Yet screenshots of messages appear to show injections were on offer at John Parker Aesthetics in Liverpool last month .
Parker said he only works as a manager and does not perform procedures .

EXCLUSIVE: Beautician Stephanie Scolaro, 28, offered two appointments to an undercover reporter, despite Government requiring beauty salons to stay closed to the public
An Instagram influencer and beautician has apologised after offering lip fillers during lockdown.
Stephanie Scolaro offered two appointments for the procedure to an undercover reporter, despite the Government requiring beauty salons to close to the public.
The 28-year-old boasted of “Covid glam packages” at her spa LA Beauty Dolls in West London.
Asked why she was offering the service, the millionaire heiress said: “This has seriously stressed me out.
"This has basically ruined my day. We have not seen anybody face to face. This is so unnecessary.”
Her spokesman later added: “Stephanie apologises unreservedly for agreeing to an appointment, but was just assuming Boris Johnson was going to announce the easing of restrictions on Sunday.”
Image: stephyscolaro/Instagram) stephyscolaro/Instagram)
Stephanie swerved jail in January 2019 after admitting to importing £18,000 worth of endangered python skin fashion accessories into the UK at Southwark Crown Court.
The Government Approved Register, Save Face, has had more than 100 complaints about social media adverts for procedures since lockdown started.
Boss Ashton Collins said: “We are extremely disappointed to see that practitioners have been blatantly ignoring government guidelines by continuing to offer treatments during the peak of the virus, compromising the health of their patients and placing the NHS under additional jeopardy.
"Infection control measures to prevent the spread of the virus cannot be properly implemented by practitioners who treat patients in their homes or travel to other peoples homes.
"Patients are understandably distressed that they have been denied access to treatments during the lockdown period but the measures have been essential to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed.
"Services will resume once the government advise it is safe to do so and Save Face are implementing strict guidelines to our accredited practitioners to ensure all precautions are thoroughly implemented”
A firm run by a suspended nurse has also been taking Botox and filler bookings during lockdown.
John Parker was reported to the Nursing and Midwifery Council after his firm offered an undercover investigator the treatments last month.
He was suspended for 18 months in February.
Yet screenshots of messages appear to show injections were on offer at John Parker Aesthetics in Liverpool last month.
Parker said he only works as a manager and does not perform procedures.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Bernd Leno explains why Alisson is a better keeper than De Gea and Ederson

Bernd Leno says Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League , simply because he 's good at everything across the board .
Liverpool splashed out £67million on Brazil international shot-stopper Alisson two years ago , and he proved to be the missing piece of Jurgen Klopp 's puzzle .
After reaching the Champions League final for the second time in two years last season , Liverpool won the trophy , with Alisson keeping a clean sheet .
Alisson is widely considered one of the best , if not the best , keepers on the planet .
And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement with this claim , telling Soccer AM : `` For me it 's clear , it 's Alisson .
`` He 's good at everything and his stats are also very good .
He 's played a number of big games for Liverpool and for me it 's clear that he 's the best goalkeeper at the moment . ''
Liverpool have conceded the fewest goals of any other team in the Premier League this season , and Alisson is largely behind this achievement .
Last month Liverpool coach John Achterberg said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a goalie who has no fear – if he does something , he sticks to his decision .
`` In his mind , he knows what to do and he does n't hesitate .
That is natural goalkeeping , having no fear , reading the game and deciding .
`` One of his big strengths is to stay calm in the high-pressure moments and making what look like natural , easy decisions , but they 're not easy because you always need perfect solutions and decisions .
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Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno believes Liverpool keeper Alisson is in a league of his own and better than Manchester United's David de Gea and Nan City's Ederson
Bernd Leno explains why Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League
Bernd Leno says Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League, simply because he's good at everything across the board.
Liverpool splashed out £67million on Brazil international shot-stopper Alisson two years ago, and he proved to be the missing piece of Jurgen Klopp's puzzle.
After reaching the Champions League final for the second time in two years last season, Liverpool won the trophy, with Alisson keeping a clean sheet.
Alisson is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, keepers on the planet.
And it seems Arsenal shot-stopper Leno is in full agreement with this claim, telling Soccer AM: "For me it's clear, it's Alisson.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He's good at everything and his stats are also very good. He's played a number of big games for Liverpool and for me it's clear that he's the best goalkeeper at the moment."
Liverpool have conceded the fewest goals of any other team in the Premier League this season, and Alisson is largely behind this achievement.
Last month Liverpool coach John Achterberg said of the Reds keeper: "Alisson is a goalie who has no fear – if he does something, he sticks to his decision.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"In his mind, he knows what to do and he doesn't hesitate. That is natural goalkeeping, having no fear, reading the game and deciding.
"One of his big strengths is to stay calm in the high-pressure moments and making what look like natural, easy decisions, but they're not easy because you always need perfect solutions and decisions. It’s a quality he has."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Heskey backs Liverpool to replace Man City as English football's dominant force

It 's the fear that Pep Guardiola has been facing for the last couple of years : Liverpool replacing Manchester City as English football ’ s dominant force .
And former Kop star Emile Heskey reckons that ’ s no longer just a possibility – it ’ s a near certainty .
Successive Champions League finals – the last a 2-0 triumph against Tottenham in Madrid a year ago – and powerful back-to-back Premier League seasons have elevated Liverpool from nearly men to the headline act in England and Europe .
But the next big step for Jurgen Klopp – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions for the first time in 30 years – is to turn the screw on City , and the rest of the Premier League , with the kind of recruitment that will usher in a new era of Kop dominance .
Heskey reckons that will be the key area in making Liverpool untouchable .
Heskey said : “ Liverpool have slowly got to the point where they are now kind of the dominant force .
They are the standard-bearers now .
“ It was Manchester City for a while , but now Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their forward line getting a year older , can they carry on doing it at that level ?
That ’ s the question “ And then your recruitment has to be special too .
You have to bring in players who are really going to make a difference when they come into the side , players who can hit the ground running .
“ Manchester City have got it right in that sense , but Liverpool are slowly doing that too.
” These are nervous times for City with doubt still surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has only a year left on his Etihad contract .
Many City fans are fearful their team will not be the same once the Spaniard leaves Manchester for a fresh challenge elsewhere .
The reigning champions were an astonishing 25 points behind Klopp ’ s men when the season was halted due to the pandemic .
That was due in no small part to the contribution of Liverpool ’ s feared front three Sadio Mane , Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino .
The exploits of Mane and Salah made them targets for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But with the global health crisis hitting even the biggest clubs hard , big-money plans by the La Liga giants have had to be shelved .
That ’ s good news for Klopp – but Heskey believes Liverpool can maintain their stranglehold without spending fortunes .
Targeting £52million striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig is on Liverpool ’ s agenda , but Heskey reckons promoting some of their own talented youngsters would be a smart move too .
And that ’ s why the ex-England star , who scored 60 goals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anfield , wants Klopp to throw down the challenge to the club ’ s Academy starlets .
He ’ s looking for the Kop kids to push the established stars from next season .
Defenders Ki-Jana Hoever and Sepp van den Berg , midfielders Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones , and striker Rhian Brewster are all tipped for big futures .
England Under-21 star Brewster has shown impressive form during his loan spell at Swansea while 17-year-old Elliott , who signed from Fulham , looked unfazed in the seven first-team outings he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the headlines when he scored a spectacular winner in the FA Cup Mersey derby at Anfield .
And Heskey , who played a major role in England ’ s famous 5-1 dismantling of Germany in 2001 , reckons there ’ s no reason the trio can ’ t step up and follow Trent Alexander-Arnold ’ s path to stardom .
Heskey said : “ If you look at some of the youth players they have got , it ’ s their time to shine .
“ They have seen it with Trent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
I don ’ t see why the others can ’ t .
The squad is probably missing one or two players , but overall it is pretty much set .
“ Age-wise they are not too bad for the next year or so .
But you ’ d want to bring in a couple of younger players to freshen it up and to give some of the established players a challenge .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes his old club can trump Manchester City and remain top dogs in England after this season
It's the fear that Pep Guardiola has been facing for the last couple of years: Liverpool replacing Manchester City as English football’s dominant force.
And former Kop star Emile Heskey reckons that’s no longer just a possibility – it’s a near certainty.
Successive Champions League finals – the last a 2-0 triumph against Tottenham in Madrid a year ago – and powerful back-to-back Premier League seasons have elevated Liverpool from nearly men to the headline act in England and Europe.
But the next big step for Jurgen Klopp – once he sees his stars crowned League champions for the first time in 30 years – is to turn the screw on City, and the rest of the Premier League, with the kind of recruitment that will usher in a new era of Kop dominance.
Heskey reckons that will be the key area in making Liverpool untouchable.
Heskey said: “Liverpool have slowly got to the point where they are now kind of the dominant force. They are the standard-bearers now.
Image: PA) PA)
“It was Manchester City for a while, but now Liverpool have taken on that mantle. But with their forward line getting a year older, can they carry on doing it at that level? That’s the question
“And then your recruitment has to be special too. You have to bring in players who are really going to make a difference when they come into the side, players who can hit the ground running.
“Manchester City have got it right in that sense, but Liverpool are slowly doing that too.”
These are nervous times for City with doubt still surrounding the long-term future of manager Guardiola, who has only a year left on his Etihad contract.
Many City fans are fearful their team will not be the same once the Spaniard leaves Manchester for a fresh challenge elsewhere.
The reigning champions were an astonishing 25 points behind Klopp’s men when the season was halted due to the pandemic.
Image: PA) PA)
That was due in no small part to the contribution of Liverpool’s feared front three Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino. The exploits of Mane and Salah made them targets for Real Madrid and Barcelona before Covid-19 struck.
But with the global health crisis hitting even the biggest clubs hard, big-money plans by the La Liga giants have had to be shelved.
That’s good news for Klopp – but Heskey believes Liverpool can maintain their stranglehold without spending fortunes.
Targeting £52million striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig is on Liverpool’s agenda, but Heskey reckons promoting some of their own talented youngsters would be a smart move too.
And that’s why the ex-England star, who scored 60 goals in 223 games during his five seasons at Anfield, wants Klopp to throw down the challenge to the club’s Academy starlets.
He’s looking for the Kop kids to push the established stars from next season. Defenders Ki-Jana Hoever and Sepp van den Berg, midfielders Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones, and striker Rhian Brewster are all tipped for big futures.
England Under-21 star Brewster has shown impressive form during his loan spell at Swansea while 17-year-old Elliott, who signed from Fulham, looked unfazed in the seven first-team outings he’s had so far.
Liverpool-born Jones hit the headlines when he scored a spectacular winner in the FA Cup Mersey derby at Anfield.
And Heskey, who played a major role in England’s famous 5-1 dismantling of Germany in 2001, reckons there’s no reason the trio can’t step up and follow Trent Alexander-Arnold’s path to stardom.
Heskey said: “If you look at some of the youth players they have got, it’s their time to shine.
“They have seen it with Trent, who is basically the blueprint for that. I don’t see why the others can’t. The squad is probably missing one or two players, but overall it is pretty much set.
“Age-wise they are not too bad for the next year or so. But you’d want to bring in a couple of younger players to freshen it up and to give some of the established players a challenge.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Man Utd eyeing £20m Joe Rodon transfer on advice of club legend Ryan Giggs

Manchester United plan on sealing a £20m move for Swansea defender Joe Rodon - on the advice of secret agent Ryan Giggs .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to beef up his defence this summer and will make room by shipping out Phil Jones , Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo .
And that will pave the way for United to move for the highly-rated Wales international Rodon , who has won rave reviews once again this season .
Significantly Old Trafford legend Giggs , who handed Rodon his international debut , is a big fan and has recommended his old club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also urged close friend Solskjaer to move for £15m winger Daniel James last summer .
The success of that tip off will see the Norwegian repeat the trick and move for Rodon with the Championship club willing to do business amid the coronavirus crisis .
Rodon has been watched by a host of Premier League clubs , with Manchester City among those also interested .
But United are in the box seat as Solskjaer looks to inject youth as part of this long-term thinking .
The arrival of Rodon would add to competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly also vying to partner £80m Harry Maguire .

MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: FIVE SUMMER TARGETS FOR THE RED DEVILS
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Manchester United great Ryan Giggs gave Swansea defender Joe Rodon his international debut - and has recommended him to the Red Devils
Manchester United plan on sealing a £20m move for Swansea defender Joe Rodon - on the advice of secret agent Ryan Giggs.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to beef up his defence this summer and will make room by shipping out Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo.
And that will pave the way for United to move for the highly-rated Wales international Rodon, who has won rave reviews once again this season.
Significantly Old Trafford legend Giggs, who handed Rodon his international debut, is a big fan and has recommended his old club sign the 22-year-old.
Wales boss Giggs also urged close friend Solskjaer to move for £15m winger Daniel James last summer.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The success of that tip off will see the Norwegian repeat the trick and move for Rodon with the Championship club willing to do business amid the coronavirus crisis.
Rodon has been watched by a host of Premier League clubs, with Manchester City among those also interested.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
But United are in the box seat as Solskjaer looks to inject youth as part of this long-term thinking.
The arrival of Rodon would add to competition at the heart of the defence with Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly also vying to partner £80m Harry Maguire.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Bryan Robson backs Harry Maguire to become Man Utd's next captain marvel

Bryan Robson is backing Harry Maguire to become Manchester United ’ s next Captain Marvel .
Robson , who wore the skipper ’ s armband for both club and country during a glittering playing career , has recognised a kindred spirit in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s £80million centre-back .
He said : “ He ( Maguire ) wasn ’ t overawed about playing for Manchester United .
“ So I think Ole ’ s made the right decision by giving Harry the captaincy .
“ Since then , off the pitch , he ’ s had an influence on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should be a Manchester United player and doing the commercial stuff as well as looking after yourself off the pitch .
“ I think he ’ s a top player .
He ’ s got the right attitude to be a Manchester United captain.
” Robson , speaking on the Official Manchester United Podcast , added : “ Harry had done really well in the World Cup with England .
“ He did really well with Leicester , so when you sign a player like him in a central position - a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that ’ s where the captaincy should come from .
“ You ’ ve got to be a demanding figure on your team-mates , an organiser - and I think Harry portrayed that as soon as he came into the club.
” • You can listen to the rest of the interview from Monday evening , as well as previous podcast episodes , via the Manchester United website , App and all your favourite podcast platforms .
Link : https : //www.manutd.com/en/official-podcasts

MAN UTD SKIPPER HARRY MAGUIRE KEEPS HIS EYE IN AT HOME
MAN UTD SKIPPER HARRY MAGUIRE KEEPS HIS EYE IN AT HOME
Bryan Robson knows all about skippering Manchester United - and has been impressed with what he has seen from current captain Harry Maguire
Bryan Robson is backing Harry Maguire to become Manchester United’s next Captain Marvel.
Robson, who wore the skipper’s armband for both club and country during a glittering playing career, has recognised a kindred spirit in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s £80million centre-back.
He said: “He (Maguire) wasn’t overawed about playing for Manchester United.
“So I think Ole’s made the right decision by giving Harry the captaincy.
“Since then, off the pitch, he’s had an influence on the boys as well, about how you should be a Manchester United player and doing the commercial stuff as well as looking after yourself off the pitch.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I think he’s a top player. He’s got the right attitude to be a Manchester United captain.”
Robson, speaking on the Official Manchester United Podcast, added: “Harry had done really well in the World Cup with England.
“He did really well with Leicester, so when you sign a player like him in a central position - a defender or a midfield player - I think that’s where the captaincy should come from.
“You’ve got to be a demanding figure on your team-mates, an organiser - and I think Harry portrayed that as soon as he came into the club.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Premier League's face mask plan doomed as players complain they can't breathe

The Premier League 's bid to force players to wear protective masks is doomed – after some of them complained they could n't breathe .
All 20 top-flight clubs are set to press ahead with plans for Project Restart once prime minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation about his schedule to bring the country out of lockdown .
But the option of insisting players wear face masks in a bid to minimise the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus on the pitch is likely to be ditched .
One Premier League star who wore a mask during a lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running on top of Everest ” because it hampered his ability to breathe .
Another jokingly asked if the mask could be connected to an oxygen tank .
The issue will not stop the football season from being resumed .
But it is an illustration of the myriad of practical problems being faced by Premier League clubs as they attempt to find a solution to the logistical issues that have caused a rift between top and bottom .
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has expressed concern about the remaining 92 games being played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure public safety .
That is likely to remain a major stumbling block – and some clubs are looking towards the government to give official advice on the matter after police chief Mark Roberts spoke out in support of the proposal .
Players remain frustrated that their input into how football will be played .
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed his fear that he will be putting his health at risk .
The view that the safety of the players is not being put at the front of centre of Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff at one Premier League club said : “ The players are worried that keeping them healthy has not been thought through .
“ Wearing protective masks is n't practical – and neither is telling players that they ca n't spit .
“ No-one likes to spit , but how on earth are they supposed to clear their throats ?
”

RIO FERDINAND ADMITS PREMIER LEAGUE WILL STRUGGLE TO SATISFY ALL CLUBS WITH RESTART PLANS
RIO FERDINAND ADMITS PREMIER LEAGUE WILL STRUGGLE TO SATISFY ALL CLUBS WITH RESTART PLANS
EXCLUSIVE: Some Premier League players have complained that it is difficult to breathe while wearing protective face masks ahead of the top flight's planned restart
The Premier League's bid to force players to wear protective masks is doomed – after some of them complained they couldn't breathe.
All 20 top-flight clubs are set to press ahead with plans for Project Restart once prime minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation about his schedule to bring the country out of lockdown.
But the option of insisting players wear face masks in a bid to minimise the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus on the pitch is likely to be ditched.
One Premier League star who wore a mask during a lockdown training session compared the experience to “running on top of Everest” because it hampered his ability to breathe.
Another jokingly asked if the mask could be connected to an oxygen tank.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
The issue will not stop the football season from being resumed.
But it is an illustration of the myriad of practical problems being faced by Premier League clubs as they attempt to find a solution to the logistical issues that have caused a rift between top and bottom.
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has expressed concern about the remaining 92 games being played at neutral venues in a bid to ensure public safety.
That is likely to remain a major stumbling block – and some clubs are looking towards the government to give official advice on the matter after police chief Mark Roberts spoke out in support of the proposal.
Players remain frustrated that their input into how football will be played.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed his fear that he will be putting his health at risk.
The view that the safety of the players is not being put at the front of centre of Project Restart.
A member of the coaching staff at one Premier League club said: “The players are worried that keeping them healthy has not been thought through.
“Wearing protective masks isn't practical – and neither is telling players that they can't spit.
“No-one likes to spit, but how on earth are they supposed to clear their throats?”


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Victoria Beckham pines for son Brooklyn after three months apart

Victoria Beckham uploaded a cute family photo to celebrate Mother 's Day in America but admitted she 's desperately missing eldest son Brooklyn , The mum-of-four is pining for her eldest Brooklyn , 21 , who is still stuck in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic .
He is in lockdown with actress girlfriend Nicola Peltz , but he is being missed back home .
Posh posted a photo with Brooklyn , his brothers Romeo , 17 , and Cruz , 15 , and eight-year-old sister Harper looking out at the ocean .
She captioned the snap : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mothers celebrating and being celebrated around the world today .
`` As is the case for so many I can not wait for the time when I can be reunited with all my family .
I miss you @ brooklynbeckham .
Kisses xx . ''
It 's not been easy for the family with the aspiring photographer now gone for nearly three months .
He missed Dad David 's birthday last week but he shared a cute throwback picture of him and his dad , with the ex-England captain holding and kissing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Happy birthday to the best dad in the world x you are my best friend and I love you .
@ davidbeckham . ''
He also posted an cute picture of a young David holding Brooklyn as a baby on his Instagram story , once again wishing him a happy birthday .
He has been dating 25-year-old Bates Motel star Nicola since last year .
Victoria also made sure David was feeling the love on his big day .
They included shots from the weeks after the got together 23 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Victoria Beckham eldest son has been separated from the family after being unable to return from the US due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brooklyn remains with his actress girlfriend Nicola Peltz
Victoria Beckham pines for son Brooklyn after three months apart
Victoria Beckham uploaded a cute family photo to celebrate Mother's Day in America but admitted she's desperately missing eldest son Brooklyn,
The mum-of-four is pining for her eldest Brooklyn, 21, who is still stuck in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He is in lockdown with actress girlfriend Nicola Peltz, but he is being missed back home.
Posh posted a photo with Brooklyn, his brothers Romeo, 17 ,and Cruz, 15, and eight-year-old sister Harper looking out at the ocean.
Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram) victoriabeckham/Instagram)
She captioned the snap: "Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers celebrating and being celebrated around the world today.
"As is the case for so many I cannot wait for the time when I can be reunited with all my family. I miss you @brooklynbeckham. Kisses xx."
It's not been easy for the family with the aspiring photographer now gone for nearly three months.
He missed Dad David's birthday last week but he shared a cute throwback picture of him and his dad, with the ex-England captain holding and kissing his firstborn.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Brooklyn captioned the photo: "Happy birthday to the best dad in the world x you are my best friend and I love you. @davidbeckham."
He also posted an cute picture of a young David holding Brooklyn as a baby on his Instagram story, once again wishing him a happy birthday.
He has been dating 25-year-old Bates Motel star Nicola since last year.
Victoria also made sure David was feeling the love on his big day.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The fashion designer, 46, shared a montage showing nostalgic family videos and pictures.
They included shots from the weeks after the got together 23 years ago as they walked dogs in Manchester.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Wenger concerned Arsenal have lost culture he created during trophy-laden spell

Arsene Wenger has admitted he has concerns for former club Arsenal , and feels they have lost the culture he created during his time as manager .
The Frenchman 's spell at The Gunners ' helm came to an end less than two years ago following 21 seasons in the hotseat .
After a glorious first decade in charge , Wenger 's Arsenal failed to hit the same heights following their move to The Emirates stadium in 2006 , though still had some trophy success .
And since Arsenal made the decision to mutually part company with Wenger , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikel Arteta , after Unai Emery 's failed tenure .
Wenger told talkSPORT : “ I worry about the club still a lot and I watch all of the games .
`` I believe there is a culture in the way to play football at Arsenal that I want to be respected , and I hope Mikel can get that back .
`` I ’ m very proud and happy to contribute a little bit to improve things .
“ My heart is still with the club .
I think a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club is unusual .
I ’ m proud . ''
Arsenal won three Premier League titles under Wenger 's reign , as well as reaching their only Champions League final in 2006 .
Though after missing out on European success , Wenger could only manage to add three FA Cups to the club 's trophy cabinet , while struggling to mount a serious title challenge .
He was eventually forced out , as a considerable section of the club 's fans protesting with 'Wenger Out ' signs at matches , which left behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - who now works as FIFA 's head of global football development - says he reflects only with fond memories .
“ At the end of the day when you look back , you don ’ t think about what you won or lost so much but I ’ m proud for having the attitude just to serve the club while I was there , '' he added .
`` I have more satisfaction looking back too at the Emirates that we built all that without a penny from anybody .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be more successful . ''
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Arsenal have struggled to mount a serious title challenge in more than a decade, and their fortunes have not improved since Wenger's departure as boss two years ago
Arsene Wenger has admitted he has concerns for former club Arsenal, and feels they have lost the culture he created during his time as manager.
The Frenchman's spell at The Gunners' helm came to an end less than two years ago following 21 seasons in the hotseat.
After a glorious first decade in charge, Wenger's Arsenal failed to hit the same heights following their move to The Emirates stadium in 2006, though still had some trophy success.
And since Arsenal made the decision to mutually part company with Wenger, they're already onto their second manager in Mikel Arteta, after Unai Emery's failed tenure.
Wenger told talkSPORT: “I worry about the club still a lot and I watch all of the games.
Image: PA) PA)
"I believe there is a culture in the way to play football at Arsenal that I want to be respected, and I hope Mikel can get that back.
"I’m very proud and happy to contribute a little bit to improve things.
“My heart is still with the club. I think a lot of that period. Twenty-two years at one club is unusual. I’m proud."
Arsenal won three Premier League titles under Wenger's reign, as well as reaching their only Champions League final in 2006.
Though after missing out on European success, Wenger could only manage to add three FA Cups to the club's trophy cabinet, while struggling to mount a serious title challenge.
He was eventually forced out, as a considerable section of the club's fans protesting with 'Wenger Out' signs at matches, which left behind a toxic atmosphere.
But the 70-year-old - who now works as FIFA's head of global football development - says he reflects only with fond memories.
“At the end of the day when you look back, you don’t think about what you won or lost so much but I’m proud for having the attitude just to serve the club while I was there," he added.
"I have more satisfaction looking back too at the Emirates that we built all that without a penny from anybody.
"And today the club can take off more and be more successful."
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