thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Alan Brazil's future uncertain as talkSPORT bosses plan overhaul of show

Alan Brazil has become a broadcasting legend thanks to 20 years of hosting the talkSPORT breakfast show .
But radio bosses are set to overhaul the show , and Brazil could step away from doing it every day with discussions taking place about him doing different shows , podcasts and live events .
Brazil , 60 , is a brilliant host , his show has the best audience figures on the station and the loveable ex-Ipswich Town striker is famed for his no-shows and gaffes after his boozy late-night antics .
But the station , since being taken over by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun , has been slowly making changes to different shows and presenters and they are talking about overhauling the weekday breakfast show .
Sky ’ s excellent Laura Woods , a rising star in broadcasting , and Ally McCoist would be the favourites to take over as they have already formed an excellent double act when standing in for Brazil , although both are very respectful of Brazil and his wishes .
A talkSPORT spokesperson said : `` talkSPORT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and the legend that is Alan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very start .
“ His inimitable style is why he 's been nominated for the Best Speech Breakfast and Best Sports programme at the ARIAS and we are talking to Alan about expanding his role as the station continues to grow . ''
Meanwhile , ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie O ’ Hara , a regular on the station , is set to sign a contract with talkSPORT and become even more of a fixture .
Late kick-off times at 8.15pm in the Premier League have annoyed fans and certainly played a part in supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday night .
The football undoubtedly played a part - but have you ever tried getting home from Manchester United after a midweek game ?
However , you are unlikely to see a change in the strategy as the TV companies are allowed to do it under the terms of the last rights deal and spreading the games on match nights was seen as a “ key part ” of the last package .
BT Sport had Leicester ’ s home game with West Ham kicking off at 7.30pm and United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT also did it on Tuesday with Sheffield United-Manchester City going first followed by Chelsea-Arsenal at 8.15pm while Amazon did it on their two match days .
The TV companies view it as kicking off just 15 minutes after many Champions League games and it maximises audience figures , allowing viewers to watch the first half of one game followed by the whole of the prime fixture .
The Premier League and TV companies to consider the geography where possible so this week ’ s 8.15pm kick-offs were local for both Arsenal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop the presenters being shocked when the ground was half empty 10 minutes before the end .
After all , you asked for it !
Gambling companies outlawed betting adverts during live sport from this season with the new rules applying five minutes before the event and five minutes after it finishes .
It has not always been obvious but was very noticeable just before Sky ’ s live game from Anfield last Sunday .
Sky ’ s brilliant commentator Martin Tyler marvelling at the atmosphere before one of the games of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlight the fact the ads are off air .
Eddie How has done a remarkable job at Bournemouth and anyone who thinks differently has lost touch with reality .
The one aspect which remains open to question is the club ’ s recruitment but , in this window , there seems little chance of spending their way to safety as Bournemouth are telling agents they have not got the money to do serious deals .

Brazil could step away from doing it every day with discussions taking place about him doing different shows, podcasts and live events
Alan Brazil has become a broadcasting legend thanks to 20 years of hosting the talkSPORT breakfast show.
But radio bosses are set to overhaul the show, and Brazil could step away from doing it every day with discussions taking place about him doing different shows, podcasts and live events.
Brazil, 60, is a brilliant host, his show has the best audience figures on the station and the loveable ex-Ipswich Town striker is famed for his no-shows and gaffes after his boozy late-night antics.
But the station, since being taken over by News UK which owns The Times and The Sun, has been slowly making changes to different shows and presenters and they are talking about overhauling the weekday breakfast show.
Image: talkSPORT/Twitter) talkSPORT/Twitter)
Sky’s excellent Laura Woods, a rising star in broadcasting, and Ally McCoist would be the favourites to take over as they have already formed an excellent double act when standing in for Brazil, although both are very respectful of Brazil and his wishes.
A talkSPORT spokesperson said: "talkSPORT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and the legend that is Alan Brazil has been with us since the very start.
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“His inimitable style is why he's been nominated for the Best Speech Breakfast and Best Sports programme at the ARIAS and we are talking to Alan about expanding his role as the station continues to grow."
Meanwhile, ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara, a regular on the station, is set to sign a contract with talkSPORT and become even more of a fixture.
Inconvenient kick-offs anger fans
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Late kick-off times at 8.15pm in the Premier League have annoyed fans and certainly played a part in supporters leaving Old Trafford well before the end on Wednesday night.
The football undoubtedly played a part - but have you ever tried getting home from Manchester United after a midweek game?
However, you are unlikely to see a change in the strategy as the TV companies are allowed to do it under the terms of the last rights deal and spreading the games on match nights was seen as a “key part” of the last package.
BT Sport had Leicester’s home game with West Ham kicking off at 7.30pm and United’s defeat to Burnley at 8.15pm. BT also did it on Tuesday with Sheffield United-Manchester City going first followed by Chelsea-Arsenal at 8.15pm while Amazon did it on their two match days.
The TV companies view it as kicking off just 15 minutes after many Champions League games and it maximises audience figures, allowing viewers to watch the first half of one game followed by the whole of the prime fixture.
The Premier League and TV companies to consider the geography where possible so this week’s 8.15pm kick-offs were local for both Arsenal and Burnley fans.
But let’s stop the presenters being shocked when the ground was half empty 10 minutes before the end. After all, you asked for it!
Live sport's new gambling rules
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Gambling companies outlawed betting adverts during live sport from this season with the new rules applying five minutes before the event and five minutes after it finishes.
It has not always been obvious but was very noticeable just before Sky’s live game from Anfield last Sunday.
Sky’s brilliant commentator Martin Tyler marvelling at the atmosphere before one of the games of the season was so good that it did highlight the fact the ads are off air.
Bournemouth should stick by Howe
Image: Dan Mullan) Dan Mullan)
Eddie How has done a remarkable job at Bournemouth and anyone who thinks differently has lost touch with reality.
The one aspect which remains open to question is the club’s recruitment but, in this window, there seems little chance of spending their way to safety as Bournemouth are telling agents they have not got the money to do serious deals.


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Bournemouth ready to enter Danny Rose transfer race to save their season

Bournemouth are ready to enter the race for Danny Rose .
The south coast side are targeting end-of-window signings as they bid to build on their win over Brighton on Tuesday night .
Watford and Newcastle are already in the hunt for Rose with the England left-back having lost his place under Jose Mourinho .
Mirror Sport revealed last summer that the Hornets had had a bid for Rose rejected .
At the time the Hertfordshire club were the only one to come in for him but they are now among several interested Newcastle are also keen after the 29-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third consecutive match , Wednesday night 's 2-1 win over Norwich .
Steve Bruce is facing a crisis at left-back , with both Jetro Willems and Paul Dummett sidelined for the rest of the season .
Spurs would be prepared to do a deal this month at the right price .
Mourinho had denied having an altercation with Rose over his exclusion for Saturday 's draw at Watford .
But the Spurs boss has also suggested his first choice left-back , when fit , will be Ben Davies .
Rising stars Japhet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in there .
Rose has previously claimed he will not quit Spurs until his contract expires in the summer of 2021 .
Last November he said : `` In January , you are probably going to hear something [ about my future ] .
I 'm telling you right now that I 'm not going anywhere until my contract is finished . ''
But he could now have no option should he want to play regularly during the second half of the season .

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Rose was left out of the Tottenham squad for a third consecutive match in Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Norwich, and he is now on the radar of several clubs
Bournemouth are ready to enter the race for Danny Rose.
The south coast side are targeting end-of-window signings as they bid to build on their win over Brighton on Tuesday night.
Watford and Newcastle are already in the hunt for Rose with the England left-back having lost his place under Jose Mourinho.
Mirror Sport revealed last summer that the Hornets had had a bid for Rose rejected. At the time the Hertfordshire club were the only one to come in for him but they are now among several interested.
Newcastle are also keen after the 29-year-old was left out of the squad for a third consecutive match, Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Norwich.
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Steve Bruce is facing a crisis at left-back, with both Jetro Willems and Paul Dummett sidelined for the rest of the season. Spurs would be prepared to do a deal this month at the right price.
Mourinho had denied having an altercation with Rose over his exclusion for Saturday's draw at Watford. But the Spurs boss has also suggested his first choice left-back, when fit, will be Ben Davies.
Rising stars Japhet Tanganga and Ryan Sessegnon have also filled in there.
Rose has previously claimed he will not quit Spurs until his contract expires in the summer of 2021.
Image: Dan Mullan) Dan Mullan)
Last November he said: "In January, you are probably going to hear something [about my future]. I'm telling you right now that I'm not going anywhere until my contract is finished."
But he could now have no option should he want to play regularly during the second half of the season.


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer receives stern warning as he fights to keep Man Utd job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been warned his Manchester United team must show progress by the end of the season or face the sack .
The United boss retains the backing of the board – but he has been told improvement is necessary once all his players return to fitness .
United remain six points adrift of fourth spot after Wednesday ’ s abject 2-0 defeat at home to Burnley , which saw fans turn on the the Glazer family , who own the club .
But they and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward , also a target of terrace taunts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Devils ' manager .
As a result the squad is being stretched to the limit , with youngsters such as Brandon Williams , Dan James and Mason Greenwood forced to play more than expected .
Solskjaer will be cut some slack , but is expected to stay in the hunt for a Champions League place and push on when key men return .
The Norwegian has lost more Premier League games than he has won since being named United 's permanent boss , with a win rate of just 34 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points is their lowest at this stage since the 1989-90 season and six fewer than David Moyes managed after 24 games .
Moyes was sacked four games from the end of his first season in charge , and while Solskjaer is not at that stage yet , he will be on borrowed time if he can not turn things around .
Former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to succeed Solskjaer , who bookmakers have now installed as the favourite to be the next Premier League boss sacked .

The United boss retains the backing of the board – but he has been told improvement is necessary once all his players return to fitness
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer receives stern warning as he fights to keep Man Utd job
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been warned his Manchester United team must show progress by the end of the season or face the sack.
The United boss retains the backing of the board – but he has been told improvement is necessary once all his players return to fitness.
United remain six points adrift of fourth spot after Wednesday’s abject 2-0 defeat at home to Burnley , which saw fans turn on the the Glazer family, who own the club.
But they and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, also a target of terrace taunts, recognise the problems Solskjaer has as the Red Devils' manager.
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Top scorer Marcus Rashford, club record signing Paul Pogba and first-choice central midfielder Scott McTominay face long spells out injured.
As a result the squad is being stretched to the limit, with youngsters such as Brandon Williams, Dan James and Mason Greenwood forced to play more than expected.
Solskjaer will be cut some slack, but is expected to stay in the hunt for a Champions League place and push on when key men return.
The Norwegian has lost more Premier League games than he has won since being named United's permanent boss, with a win rate of just 34 per cent.
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United's current total of 34 points is their lowest at this stage since the 1989-90 season and six fewer than David Moyes managed after 24 games.
Moyes was sacked four games from the end of his first season in charge, and while Solskjaer is not at that stage yet, he will be on borrowed time if he cannot turn things around.
Former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to succeed Solskjaer, who bookmakers have now installed as the favourite to be the next Premier League boss sacked.


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Jamie Vardy boost as Leicester remain hopeful injury lay-off won't be long-term

Leicester are optimistic Jamie Vardy wo n't be sidelined for long and hope he could return for their crunch League Cup semi-final second leg next week .
The Foxes ' 17-goal Premier League top scorer hobbled off in the first half against West Ham after pulling a glute muscle clearing the ball .
Vardy , 33 , will be missing from Leicester 's FA Cup tie at Brentford on Saturday after leaving the pitch clutching the back of his left leg .
But he had a scan on Thursday and the striker still hopes to play in Leicester 's Carabao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
The first leg earlier this month finished 1-1 as Leicester failed to get an advantage .
They want their talisman to lead the line as they aim to get to Wembley .
But the Foxes still beat the Hammers 4-1 without Vardy as Ayoze Perez bagged a late brace .
Vardy 's replacement Kelechi Iheanacho won a penalty which Perez converted before the Spaniard netted his seventh of the season .
Midfielder Youri Tielemans believes Brendan Rodgers ' side have enough threats to cope without Vardy .
But he admits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they can not utilise Vardy 's lightening pace and intense pressing .
Midfielder Tielemans reflected : “ We know Jamie is maybe a bit different .
“ Jamie has his type of play but Kelechi performed very good and has his qualities as well .
“ He fits very well in the team and we have to play with his qualities .
Kelechi is a very good striker and we can use him for the rest of the season .
“ We created a lot of chances from everywhere , from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We played some very good football.
” Victory over struggling West Ham boosted the hosts after back-to-back defeats to Southampton and Burnley .
Leicester also lost midfielder Nampalys Mendy with a knee injury in the win but he was replaced by the fit-again Wilfred Ndidi after a knee operation .
Tielemans added : “ We are very pleased with the performance .
After two defeats in a row it was important to win at home and I think we did great .
“ We are sad about the two players who came off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important as well.
” Leicester 's two previous defeats coincided with £40million Tielemans being dropped to the bench .
He said : “ The manager wanted to give me a bit of rest because he thought I had played a lot of games already .
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Leicester star Jamie Vardy hobbled off in the first half against West Ham after pulling a glute muscle clearing the ball
Leicester are optimistic Jamie Vardy won't be sidelined for long and hope he could return for their crunch League Cup semi-final second leg next week.
The Foxes' 17-goal Premier League top scorer hobbled off in the first half against West Ham after pulling a glute muscle clearing the ball.
Vardy, 33, will be missing from Leicester's FA Cup tie at Brentford on Saturday after leaving the pitch clutching the back of his left leg.
But he had a scan on Thursday and the striker still hopes to play in Leicester's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Aston Villa on Tuesday.
The first leg earlier this month finished 1-1 as Leicester failed to get an advantage.
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They want their talisman to lead the line as they aim to get to Wembley.
But the Foxes still beat the Hammers 4-1 without Vardy as Ayoze Perez bagged a late brace.
Vardy's replacement Kelechi Iheanacho won a penalty which Perez converted before the Spaniard netted his seventh of the season.
Midfielder Youri Tielemans believes Brendan Rodgers' side have enough threats to cope without Vardy.
But he admits they will have to modify their tactics if they cannot utilise Vardy's lightening pace and intense pressing.
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Midfielder Tielemans reflected: “We know Jamie is maybe a bit different.
“Jamie has his type of play but Kelechi performed very good and has his qualities as well.
“He fits very well in the team and we have to play with his qualities. Kelechi is a very good striker and we can use him for the rest of the season.
“We created a lot of chances from everywhere , from our wingers and Kelechi who came on. We played some very good football.”
Victory over struggling West Ham boosted the hosts after back-to-back defeats to Southampton and Burnley .
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Leicester also lost midfielder Nampalys Mendy with a knee injury in the win but he was replaced by the fit-again Wilfred Ndidi after a knee operation.
Tielemans added: “We are very pleased with the performance. After two defeats in a row it was important to win at home and I think we did great.
“We are sad about the two players who came off but we got Wilf back and that is important as well.”
Leicester's two previous defeats coincided with £40million Tielemans being dropped to the bench.
He said: “The manager wanted to give me a bit of rest because he thought I had played a lot of games already.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Six problems Man Utd must address as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fights to save his job

Manchester United 's crisis-hit season reached its lowest point with Wednesday 's 2-0 defeat at home to Burnley .
Booed off after their eighth defeat in 24 Premier League games and with just four points separating them from 14th-placed Newcastle , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are in turmoil .
Swathes of empty red seats before the final whistle showed the extent of the anger among United fans , who again called for controversial owners the Glazers and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to be ousted .
Here , we look at the key issues facing United as the 20-time champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current malaise and give themselves some hope of getting back to a level of respectability in English football .
What is wrong with United ?
Unloved from the moment they bought the club in 2005 , by plunging it into debt , they have taken an estimated £1billion out of the club in dividends and are reviled by United fans , who have wanted them out since day one .
United fans have long accused them of milking the club 's unique global commercial standing and fanbase for their own financial gain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch , in terms of performance levels and success .
But United 's decline on the pitch is having an effect on their financial performance off it , with arch rivals Liverpool close to ending their 27-year run as English football 's highest-earning club .
Liverpool 's revenue last season was £533million compared to United 's £627.1m .
But United are not in the Champions League this season , are in danger of missing out again next season , with their income likely to drop to £560m-£580m as a result .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything that is wrong with the club , with his close alliance with the Glazers .
Brilliant commercially , he has been found wanting on the football side since succeeding David Gill in 2013 , presiding over seven years of mediocrity on the pitch .
Has taken on the role of recruiting players , with little success , while he is now on his fourth manager in Solskjaer .
Has talked of appointing a sporting director to take charge of recruitment , leaving him free to focus on the commercial side , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left in the transfer window and United still no closer to adding to their squad , fans are once again calling for Woodward 's head and for someone steeped in football to be handed his role and the task of rebuilding their mediocre squad .
Former United players Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher have been touted for the role , but Woodward has held off making an appointment , to the ongoing dismay of fans , who are adamant he is out of his depth .
An immediate impact as caretaker boss , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first 10 games and oversee an epic Champions league win away to Paris St Germain , landed him the job on a permanent basis .
But since then , United have regressed under him , with Solskjaer having lost more Premier League games ( 12 ) than he has won ( 11 ) since taking permanent charge , with a dismal win percentage of 34 per cent .
United are also now six points worse off after 24 games than they were under David Moyes in 2013-14 , who was sacked after just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have little tactical acumen and no 'Plan B ' when United are struggling in games , relying solely on pace and counter-attack .
Although the anger of United fans has been directed at the Glazers and Woodward , there is a growing feeling among fans that Solskajer , despite his legendary status as a former player and passion for the club , lacks what it takes to lead the club out of its current plight and a more experienced manager , like former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino , who is available , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you start ?
The current squad is simply not fit for purpose .
The failure to replace Romelu Lukaku and Alexi Sanchez in the summer has come back to bite United , with top scorer Marcus Rashford now sidelined for months through injury .
Anthony Martial is too inconsistent to shoulder the goalscoring burden , while it is expecting too much of 18-year-old Mason Greenwood to fill the void left by Rashford .
United have still not replaced Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera , and with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the highest level .
Too much is being asked of young players like Dan James and Brandon Williams , Andreas Pereira is simply not good enough , while senior players like newly-appointed skipper Harry Maguire , Victor Lindelof , Luke Shaw , Phil Jones , Juan Mata and Martial have not stepped up when needed .
United need five or six new signings this summer and to jettison the same amount of players if they are to assemble a squad capable of challenging for major trophies any time soon .
Despite his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be at the club and needs to be sold in the summer to end the ongoing saga over his future .
United fans , spoilt by unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson , have had to be patient since his retirement in 2013 .
But that patience is close to breaking point , with the atmosphere inside Old Trafford now toxic .
While Ferguson was leading United to success , the anti-Glazer feeling simmered , but a lid was kept on it .
Not any more .
United fans are making clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and the fact that £950m has been spent on players in the past seven years and they are further away than ever from challenging for the title .
Old Trafford was no more than a quarter full at the final whistle on Wednesday , with dejected fans streaming out once Burnley went 2-0 up .
Many season ticket holders are so disillusioned they are staying away and , if that trend continues , it will begin to hit United hard in terms of gate revenues .
Old Trafford , the fabled 'Theatre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long been regarded as the best stadium in the country .
It may still be the biggest , boasting a capacity of almost 75,000 , but it no longer strikes fear into opponents - as Burnley showed - and has fallen behind those of rivals Arsenal , Tottenham , Manchester City and Liverpool in terms of its overall condition and facilities .
Old Trafford is in dire need of an injection of cash to give it the facelift it desperate needs and to bring up to the standard of modern stadia , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to inform fans of VAR decisions .
But with the Glazers seemingly unwilling to spend money on it , the leaky roof and dated facilities will remain , as United continue to regress on and off the pitch .
Ex-United midfielder Darren Fletcher : `` The scenes in the stadium were n't good .
The chanting , the atmosphere really turned toxic for the first time .
At the minute , you can see with every setback , these youngsters are just sinking .
`` It was difficult for me coming into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class players .
These lads do n't have that support network around them and they 're really finding it difficult.
” Former United defender Rio Ferdinand : `` I ca n't defend this .
What has been invested ?
These young kids now , in schools around the country , they 're not going to be wearing Manchester United shirts .
`` They 're not going to be wanting to come here and support Manchester United , based on what you are seeing out there .
It 's just not going to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's an embarrassment .
People at the top need to look and see this and make changes , put a plan in place that people can sit there and see where we 're going now .
I do n't see it . ''
Peter Crouch : `` Look at the options off the bench .
It is miles off it .
`` I do n't know what a Manchester United player is anymore .
Most of the players that Manchester United have bought in the last five years have gone backwards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ringing .
I do n't think he [ Solskjaer ] is going to last beyond the end of the season .
I know people are saying he should be given more time , but this is Manchester United , it 's a massive football club . ''

Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Burnley on Wednesday night, just days after losing to bitter rivals Liverpool. Here we look at the key issues facing the Red Devils
Manchester United's crisis-hit season reached its lowest point with Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at home to Burnley.
Booed off after their eighth defeat in 24 Premier League games and with just four points separating them from 14th-placed Newcastle, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are in turmoil.
Swathes of empty red seats before the final whistle showed the extent of the anger among United fans, who again called for controversial owners the Glazers and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to be ousted.
Here, we look at the key issues facing United as the 20-time champions try to haul themselves out of their current malaise and give themselves some hope of getting back to a level of respectability in English football.
What is wrong with United?
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1. THE GLAZERS
Unloved from the moment they bought the club in 2005, by plunging it into debt, they have taken an estimated £1billion out of the club in dividends and are reviled by United fans, who have wanted them out since day one.
United fans have long accused them of milking the club's unique global commercial standing and fanbase for their own financial gain, irrespective of the effect that has on the pitch, in terms of performance levels and success.
But United's decline on the pitch is having an effect on their financial performance off it, with arch rivals Liverpool close to ending their 27-year run as English football's highest-earning club. Liverpool's revenue last season was £533million compared to United's £627.1m.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
But United are not in the Champions League this season, are in danger of missing out again next season, with their income likely to drop to £560m-£580m as a result.
2. ED WOODWARD
United's executive vice-chairman is seen as personifying everything that is wrong with the club, with his close alliance with the Glazers.
Brilliant commercially, he has been found wanting on the football side since succeeding David Gill in 2013, presiding over seven years of mediocrity on the pitch. Has taken on the role of recruiting players, with little success, while he is now on his fourth manager in Solskjaer.
Has talked of appointing a sporting director to take charge of recruitment, leaving him free to focus on the commercial side, where his expertise lies.
With a week left in the transfer window and United still no closer to adding to their squad, fans are once again calling for Woodward's head and for someone steeped in football to be handed his role and the task of rebuilding their mediocre squad.
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Former United players Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher have been touted for the role, but Woodward has held off making an appointment, to the ongoing dismay of fans, who are adamant he is out of his depth.
3. OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER
An immediate impact as caretaker boss, which saw him win nine of his first 10 games and oversee an epic Champions league win away to Paris St Germain, landed him the job on a permanent basis.
But since then, United have regressed under him, with Solskjaer having lost more Premier League games (12) than he has won (11) since taking permanent charge, with a dismal win percentage of 34 per cent.
United are also now six points worse off after 24 games than they were under David Moyes in 2013-14, who was sacked after just 10 months in charge.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
Solskjaer appears to have little tactical acumen and no 'Plan B' when United are struggling in games, relying solely on pace and counter-attack.
Although the anger of United fans has been directed at the Glazers and Woodward, there is a growing feeling among fans that Solskajer, despite his legendary status as a former player and passion for the club, lacks what it takes to lead the club out of its current plight and a more experienced manager, like former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is available, should be at the helm.
4. THE SQUAD
Where do you start? The current squad is simply not fit for purpose. The failure to replace Romelu Lukaku and Alexi Sanchez in the summer has come back to bite United, with top scorer Marcus Rashford now sidelined for months through injury.
Anthony Martial is too inconsistent to shoulder the goalscoring burden, while it is expecting too much of 18-year-old Mason Greenwood to fill the void left by Rashford.
United have still not replaced Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera, and with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay out, their midfield lacks the requisite quality at the highest level.
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Too much is being asked of young players like Dan James and Brandon Williams, Andreas Pereira is simply not good enough, while senior players like newly-appointed skipper Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones, Juan Mata and Martial have not stepped up when needed.
United need five or six new signings this summer and to jettison the same amount of players if they are to assemble a squad capable of challenging for major trophies any time soon. Despite his injury lay-off, Pogba does not want to be at the club and needs to be sold in the summer to end the ongoing saga over his future.
5. THE FANS
United fans, spoilt by unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson, have had to be patient since his retirement in 2013.
But that patience is close to breaking point, with the atmosphere inside Old Trafford now toxic. While Ferguson was leading United to success, the anti-Glazer feeling simmered, but a lid was kept on it. Not any more.
United fans are making clear their anger at the mismanagement of their club and the fact that £950m has been spent on players in the past seven years and they are further away than ever from challenging for the title.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Old Trafford was no more than a quarter full at the final whistle on Wednesday, with dejected fans streaming out once Burnley went 2-0 up.
Many season ticket holders are so disillusioned they are staying away and, if that trend continues, it will begin to hit United hard in terms of gate revenues.
6. THE STADIUM
Old Trafford, the fabled 'Theatre of Dreams', has for so long been regarded as the best stadium in the country.
It may still be the biggest, boasting a capacity of almost 75,000, but it no longer strikes fear into opponents - as Burnley showed - and has fallen behind those of rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool in terms of its overall condition and facilities.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Old Trafford is in dire need of an injection of cash to give it the facelift it desperate needs and to bring up to the standard of modern stadia, while there is not even a giant screen to inform fans of VAR decisions.
But with the Glazers seemingly unwilling to spend money on it, the leaky roof and dated facilities will remain, as United continue to regress on and off the pitch.
REACTION
Ex-United midfielder Darren Fletcher: "The scenes in the stadium weren't good. The chanting, the atmosphere really turned toxic for the first time. At the minute, you can see with every setback, these youngsters are just sinking.
"It was difficult for me coming into the team and I was surrounded by world class players. These lads don't have that support network around them and they're really finding it difficult.”
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand: "I can't defend this. What has been invested? These young kids now, in schools around the country, they're not going to be wearing Manchester United shirts.
"They're not going to be wanting to come here and support Manchester United, based on what you are seeing out there. It's just not going to happen, fans are walking out.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
"It's an embarrassment. People at the top need to look and see this and make changes, put a plan in place that people can sit there and see where we're going now. I don't see it."
Peter Crouch: "Look at the options off the bench. It is miles off it.
"I don't know what a Manchester United player is anymore. Most of the players that Manchester United have bought in the last five years have gone backwards."
Martin Keown: "Alarm bells are ringing. I don't think he [Solskjaer] is going to last beyond the end of the season. I know people are saying he should be given more time, but this is Manchester United, it's a massive football club."


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Joe Root makes England admission as he eyes Test glory in South Africa showdown

Joe Root reckons a series win in South Africa would go down as his proudest moment as England captain so far .
He takes a 2-1 lead into the fourth and final Test in Johannesburg where he is expected to unleash the pace of Jofra Archer on the Proteas for the first time since the opening match .
It could prove too hot for the South Africans to handle with England leaning towards a five-man pace attack that could include Chris Woakes if Mark Wood isn ’ t quite fit .
“ I think it probably would be the proudest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Because of the different things we ’ ve had to manage throughout this tour .
“ We ’ ve had injuries with senior players having to fly home and a lot of illness to deal with .
We have adapted to very different conditions and for a very young group of players to manage that has been very pleasing .
“ If we can harness that and keep taking that forward and look to improve as a group then I do think the sky ’ s the limit for this team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour that has thrown everything at us , so it would be a very big achievement for this group.
” Root is keen to see Wood and Archer operating together in a Test for the first time but Wood ’ s exertions on a slow Port Elizabeth pitch may have come at a cost .
“ It would be nice to see how that looks , ” he added .
“ See how they go together .
“ It would be a relentless barrage of pace which is exciting especially on this surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we have to see how Woody rocks up in the morning .
”

Joe Root says youngsters were at heart of England's third Test win
Joe Root says youngsters were at heart of England's third Test win
England have the chance to make it a rare overseas hat-trick on the quickest pitch in the country, Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium
Joe Root reckons a series win in South Africa would go down as his proudest moment as England captain so far.
He takes a 2-1 lead into the fourth and final Test in Johannesburg where he is expected to unleash the pace of Jofra Archer on the Proteas for the first time since the opening match.
It could prove too hot for the South Africans to handle with England leaning towards a five-man pace attack that could include Chris Woakes if Mark Wood isn’t quite fit.
“I think it probably would be the proudest moment as captain,” said Root. “Because of the different things we’ve had to manage throughout this tour.
Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
“We’ve had injuries with senior players having to fly home and a lot of illness to deal with. We have adapted to very different conditions and for a very young group of players to manage that has been very pleasing.
“If we can harness that and keep taking that forward and look to improve as a group then I do think the sky’s the limit for this team.
“It’s been a tour that has thrown everything at us, so it would be a very big achievement for this group.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Root is keen to see Wood and Archer operating together in a Test for the first time but Wood’s exertions on a slow Port Elizabeth pitch may have come at a cost.
“It would be nice to see how that looks,” he added. “See how they go together.
“It would be a relentless barrage of pace which is exciting especially on this surface you typically get here at the Wanderers, but we have to see how Woody rocks up in the morning.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Madonna's gruelling rehab treatments - including ice baths and blood transfusions

Lowering herself into an icy bath , Madonna grimaces at what she is putting herself through , gasping in pain as her 25-year-old dancer boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams sits attentively nearby .
Madonna ’ s 93-date tour across America and Europe would be gruelling for any performer , let alone one aged 61 .
Already the Madame X tour , which began in September , has been plagued by cancellations – eight so far – on doctor ’ s orders , as she battles “ overwhelming pain ” and exhaustion .
This is despite a suite of treatments to keep her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baths and massages .
With a net worth of more than £400million and having sold in excess of 300 million records , the Queen of Pop has little left to prove to anyone .
But there ’ s more to her determination that the show must go on than a desire for more money or even more fame .
Ahead of one axed show , she told fans : “ Doing my show every night brings me so much joy and to cancel is a kind of punishment for me .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is overwhelming and I must rest and follow doctors ’ orders so I can come back stronger and better and continue the Madame X journey with all of you.
” It ’ s easy to see why Madonna ’ s energetic performances leave her in agony .
The mum-of-six ’ s stage routines look exhausting – high kicks , twerking and doing the splits one minute , then being hauled across the stage by her dance troupe the next .
Even in a quieter moment , she still does the splits while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent album , named after her alter ego Madame X .
While she is used to selling out huge arenas , the venues on this tour are all theatres so Madge can “ connect ” with her audience .
And she connects with them on social media , too , being open about her struggles with health and the difficult preparation for each show .
Just a few days before jetting into the UK , a video showed her walking up a flight of stairs with a cane .
“ Thank goodness for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on her way to an after-party in her adopted home of Lisbon , with her entourage in tow .
Another video shows her having what appears to be a blood transfusion , which she captioned : “ Infusing the blood ... Vitamin drip ... Tibetan bowls ... singing and meditation .
Felt amazing afterwards !
!
” The eye-opening recovery regime kicked in after she had to cancel three shows in Boston due to being in agony – after a New York date was axed as well .
She ’ s keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and doing her best to “ remain flexible ” .
Madge has banned phones from her gigs , perhaps wanting to make sure fans concentrate on an event they would have paid up to £1,500 to see .
With only a quick break for Christmas , where she holidayed with her boyfriend and children on a yacht , the Like A Virgin star still has six weeks of touring to go until the final date in March in Paris , including a 15-show run at the London Palladium starting on Monday .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for quitting – and there ’ s every chance the tour could be extended to other parts of Europe , Asia , and even Australia .
“ My fever finally broke , ” she wrote in another medical bulletin a few weeks ago .
“ Time to start rehab for shows in Philly !
Madame X does not like to be sick or injured.
” Anyone suggesting that , given her problems , she might like to slow down is given short shrift .
Last year Graham Norton , interviewing Madge , made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an icy response .
“ I ’ m not old , you ’ re old !
” Madonna blasted back at the chat show host – who is actually five years her junior .
And when quizzed on turning 60 in another interview , she snapped back : “ Don ’ t be influenced by society trying to make you feel some type of way about your age or what it is you ’ re supposed to be doing.
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Madonna's Madame X tour has been plagued with cancellations under doctor's orders and she has been having a number of treatments to help
Lowering herself into an icy bath, Madonna grimaces at what she is putting herself through, gasping in pain as her 25-year-old dancer boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams sits attentively nearby.
Madonna’s 93-date tour across America and Europe would be gruelling for any performer, let alone one aged 61.
Already the Madame X tour, which began in September, has been plagued by cancellations – eight so far – on doctor’s orders, as she battles “overwhelming pain” and exhaustion.
This is despite a suite of treatments to keep her going – including blood transfusions, ice baths and massages.
With a net worth of more than £400million and having sold in excess of 300 million records, the Queen of Pop has little left to prove to anyone.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
But there’s more to her determination that the show must go on than a desire for more money or even more fame.
Ahead of one axed show, she told fans: “Doing my show every night brings me so much joy and to cancel is a kind of punishment for me.
“But the pain I’m in right now is overwhelming and I must rest and follow doctors’ orders so I can come back stronger and better and continue the Madame X journey with all of you.”
It’s easy to see why Madonna’s energetic performances leave her in agony. The mum-of-six’s stage routines look exhausting – high kicks, twerking and doing the splits one minute, then being hauled across the stage by her dance troupe the next.
Even in a quieter moment, she still does the splits while serenading
fans with songs from her most recent album, named after her alter ego Madame X. While she is used to selling out huge arenas, the venues on this tour are all theatres so Madge can “connect” with her audience.
And she connects with them on social media, too, being open about her struggles with health and the difficult preparation for each show.
Just a few days before jetting into the UK, a video showed her walking up a flight of stairs with a cane. “Thank goodness for my beautiful vintage cane,” she said on her way to an after-party in her adopted home of Lisbon, with her entourage in tow.
Another video shows her having what appears to be a blood transfusion, which she captioned: “Infusing the blood... Vitamin drip... Tibetan bowls... singing and meditation. Felt amazing afterwards!!”
The eye-opening recovery regime kicked in after she had to cancel three shows in Boston due to being in agony – after a New York date was axed as well. She’s keen to share videos of herself limbering up and doing her best to “remain flexible”.
Madge has banned phones from her gigs, perhaps wanting to make sure fans concentrate on an event they would have paid up to £1,500 to see.
With only a quick break for Christmas, where she holidayed with her boyfriend and children on a yacht, the Like A Virgin star still has six weeks of touring to go until the final date in March in Paris, including a 15-show run at the London Palladium starting on Monday. But the formidable performer isn’t one for quitting – and there’s every chance the tour could be extended to other parts of Europe, Asia, and even Australia.
“My fever finally broke,” she wrote in another medical bulletin a few weeks ago. “Time to start rehab for shows in Philly! Madame X does not like to be sick or injured.”
Anyone suggesting that, given her problems, she might like to slow down is given short shrift.
Last year Graham Norton, interviewing Madge, made a reference to her age and got an icy response.
“I’m not old, you’re old!” Madonna blasted back at the chat show host – who is actually five years her junior.
And when quizzed on turning 60 in another interview, she snapped back: “Don’t be influenced by society trying to make you feel some type of way about your age or what it is you’re supposed to be doing.”
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thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Jurgen Klopp provides Sadio Mane update after Liverpool forward picks up injury

But the Liverpool boss is unsure whether the striker will be fit for the Reds ' clash with West Ham next time out in the Premier League .
`` Sadio is a real shame he had to go off , '' said Klopp .
`` Hopefully it 's not too bad - just a muscle tweak , but we will see tomorrow . ''
Mane was forced off in the first half of Liverpool 's 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux on Thursday evening .
The Senegal international dropped to the ground and appeared to be holding his hamstring .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch but was told he 'd be coming off as a precaution , and suddenly jumped to his feet .
He then limped off the pitch and was replaced by January signing Takumi Minamino .
Liverpool were leading when Mane was forced to make way after Jordan Henderson headed home a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner from the right .
But Wolves pegged the Reds back after the break through Raul Jimenez , who got his head on the end of an Adama Traore cross .
The home side looked as if they were going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Roberto Firmino won the game for the Reds with a composed shot that beat Rui Patricio .

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane was forced off in the first half of the Reds' hard-fought Premier League victory over Wolves under the lights at Molineux on Thursday evening
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Sadio Mane has suffered a "muscle tweak".
But the Liverpool boss is unsure whether the striker will be fit for the Reds' clash with West Ham next time out in the Premier League.
"Sadio is a real shame he had to go off," said Klopp. "Hopefully it's not too bad - just a muscle tweak, but we will see tomorrow."
Mane was forced off in the first half of Liverpool's 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux on Thursday evening.
The Senegal international dropped to the ground and appeared to be holding his hamstring.
The striker received some treatment on the pitch but was told he'd be coming off as a precaution, and suddenly jumped to his feet.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He then limped off the pitch and was replaced by January signing Takumi Minamino.
Liverpool were leading when Mane was forced to make way after Jordan Henderson headed home a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner from the right.
But Wolves pegged the Reds back after the break through Raul Jimenez, who got his head on the end of an Adama Traore cross.
The home side looked as if they were going to get something from the game, but Roberto Firmino won the game for the Reds with a composed shot that beat Rui Patricio.


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Love Island's Sophie suffers from mystery illness and has to pull out of task

Love Island 's Sophie Piper has been suffering from a mystery illness inside the villa- which meant she had to miss out on Thursday 's Lads Vegas task .
During the ITV show , voiceover man Iain Stirling kept details to a minimum as he told viewers that Rochelle Humes ' little sister would be absent from the flirty game that saw the boys kitted out in Elvis costumes and having to perform for the girl they were coupled up with .
He told : `` Sophie has had to sit this one out 'cos shes sick . ''
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man Connor Durman ended up having to partner up with Siannese Fudge .
The boys had to take part in a test of strength before selecting their chosen bride-to-be and whisking them away to a Lads Vegas wedding .
But they only got to say their vows if they can make it up the slippery slide and reach the chapel .
Elsewhere in the episode two bombshells enter the villa and headed for a welcome drinks with the girls while the original boys were stuck upstairs .
The boys nervously watched on from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they sized up the new competition .
Mike asked if anyone actually had concrete reassurance from their girls and a worried Connor replied : “ No… ” Meanwhile , the girls described their ideal new boys to walk in , with Siânnise saying : “ I want someone with a bit of swag !
” Jess said : “ I just want someone tall , with darker features… I ’ m really excited.
” Siannise admitted that her “ heart is racing ” when Luke M and Luke T make their grand entrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking on from afar , admitted “ this is torture ” .
The Islanders all gathered around the fire pit and the new lads who were keen to find out who is coupled up with who and who was open to getting to know them .
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LOVE ISLAND'S SOPHIE PIPER FORCED TO PULL OUT OF CHALLENGE DUE TO ILLNESS
LOVE ISLAND'S SOPHIE PIPER FORCED TO PULL OUT OF CHALLENGE DUE TO ILLNESS
Sophie Piper was absent from the Lads Vegas task on Thursday night's episode as she was unwell
Love Island's Sophie suffers from mystery illness and has to pull out of task
Love Island's Sophie Piper has been suffering from a mystery illness inside the villa- which meant she had to miss out on Thursday's Lads Vegas task.
During the ITV show, voiceover man Iain Stirling kept details to a minimum as he told viewers that Rochelle Humes' little sister would be absent from the flirty game that saw the boys kitted out in Elvis costumes and having to perform for the girl they were coupled up with.
He told: "Sophie has had to sit this one out 'cos shes sick."
Image: ITV) ITV)
As Sophie was unable to take part her man Connor Durman ended up having to partner up with Siannese Fudge.
The boys had to take part in a test of strength before selecting their chosen bride-to-be and whisking them away to a Lads Vegas wedding.
But they only got to say their vows if they can make it up the slippery slide and reach the chapel.
Elsewhere in the episode two bombshells enter the villa and headed for a welcome drinks with the girls while the original boys were stuck upstairs.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: ITV) ITV)
The boys nervously watched on from the top deck of the villa as they sized up the new competition.
Mike asked if anyone actually had concrete reassurance from their girls and a worried Connor replied: “No…”
Meanwhile, the girls described their ideal new boys to walk in, with Siânnise saying: “I want someone with a bit of swag!”
Jess said: “I just want someone tall, with darker features… I’m really excited.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Siannise admitted that her “heart is racing” when Luke M and Luke T make their grand entrance.
While nervous Connagh, who was looking on from afar, admitted “this is torture”.
The Islanders all gathered around the fire pit and the new lads who were keen to find out who is coupled up with who and who was open to getting to know them.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033
*Love Island airs every night, except Saturday, on ITV2 at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Emmerdale fans predict killer Pierce Harris' 'next victim' after Graham's murder

Emmerdale viewers have predicted chaos in the village following the return of rapist Pierce Harris .
He made quite the comeback , confirmed as the killer of Graham Foster in Thursday 's episode .
Actor Jonathan Wrather reprised his role two years on from his exit , with his character sent to prison for raping wife Rhona Goskirk .
He 's now murdered her new flame Graham , amid their plans to flee to France for a new life .
His motives are not yet clear , with all set to be confirmed on Friday it seems .
But fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has been fearing his return for weeks .
She was told that he was up for parole in December and could be handed an early release .
Nothing more was said on the situation , and Rhona and Graham pushed forward with plans to leave .
But with Pierce now having murdered Graham and Rhona remaining in the village , fans fear she is in danger .
They also suspected a number of other characters could face being killed now he 's back .
Viewers are questioning whether he may be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after taking out Graham .
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One fan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will come after Rhona . ''
Another agreed : `` As he got sent to prison for the rape of Rhona , I think he ’ ll frame her for the murder as revenge . ''
Another said : `` Rhona better watch out if he 's back . ''
Meanwhile , a fourth fan predicted : `` Pierce will want revenge on : Rhona , Marlon , Vanessa and Paddy . ''
The cast were not told about the return or the death twist , with scripts including a code name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out what exactly happened .
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV , with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays .

EMMERDALE - GRAHAM'S KILLER REVEALED AND MARLON COULD BE NEXT IN EXPLOSIVE TWIST
EMMERDALE - GRAHAM'S KILLER REVEALED AND MARLON COULD BE NEXT IN EXPLOSIVE TWIST
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Emmerdale fans think there could be other characters on Pierce Harris' hit list after his return to the soap
Emmerdale viewers have predicted chaos in the village following the return of rapist Pierce Harris.
He made quite the comeback, confirmed as the killer of Graham Foster in Thursday's episode.
Actor Jonathan Wrather reprised his role two years on from his exit, with his character sent to prison for raping wife Rhona Goskirk.
He's now murdered her new flame Graham, amid their plans to flee to France for a new life.
His motives are not yet clear, with all set to be confirmed on Friday it seems.
But fans are now gravely concerned for Rhona, who has been fearing his return for weeks.
She was told that he was up for parole in December and could be handed an early release.
Nothing more was said on the situation, and Rhona and Graham pushed forward with plans to leave.
But with Pierce now having murdered Graham and Rhona remaining in the village, fans fear she is in danger.
They also suspected a number of other characters could face being killed now he's back.
Viewers are questioning whether he may be back for revenge, and could kill again after taking out Graham.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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One fan said: "I think Pierce killed Graham and will come after Rhona."
Another agreed: "As he got sent to prison for the rape of Rhona, I think he’ll frame her for the murder as revenge."
Another said: "Rhona better watch out if he's back."
Meanwhile, a fourth fan predicted: "Pierce will want revenge on: Rhona, Marlon, Vanessa and Paddy."
The cast were not told about the return or the death twist, with scripts including a code name.
Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out what exactly happened.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--Wolves 1-2 Liverpool: 5 talking points as Roberto Firmino seals late victory

Liverpool showed the grit of true champions as Roberto Firmino 's late drive extended their lead at the top of the Premier League .
The Brazilian struck a winner six minutes from time after Wolves had provided Jurgen Klopp 's side with a severe examination at Molineux .
Firmino hit the winner with a firm left-footed shot from Jordan Henderson 's short pass as the Reds overcame the loss of Sadio Mane in the first-half to record yet another triumph .
The Senegalese was taken off as a precaution with a suspected hamstring injury after Henderson had broken the deadlock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's corner .
Wolves had looked to become only the second team this season to stop Klopp 's men from grabbing three points – but Firmino 's sweetly-struck effort increased their lead over nearest rivals Manchester City to 16 points with 15 games remaining .
Here are five talking points from the Reds ' latest victory ... 1 .
Liverpool show a different side to their game The football produced in open play by Jurgen Klopp 's men has deservedly won praise from far and wide .
But a factor that has perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have rained down on them is the Reds ' proficiency at set-pieces .
When Jordan Henderson nodded home the opener in the eighth minute it was the 15th time this season that the champions-elect had found the net from deadball situations .
That is two more than their nearest rivals and that has gone a long way towards confirming their superiority at the top of the Premier League .
2 .
The Allison-Salah partnership almost shines again Mo Salah 's injury-time strike against Manchester United might have been an opportune one .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds ' goal-threat ?
It was noticeable early on at Molineux that goalkeeper Alisson was seeking out the Egyptian every chance he got .
It nearly paid off too , Alisson belting the ball miles upfield the minute he had it in his hands .
Wolves had not left a man over and only just escaped with the predatory Salah sniffing out another glory shot .
The only question that remains is whether Allison is going to repeat his pitch-length celebration if he manages another assist ... Takumi Minamino 's first appearance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japanese to take to the field .
Can you name the other eight ?
There are no prizes but the answers are at the bottom ... * 4 .
Traore causes Robertson all sorts of problems Andy Robertson picked up a booking 10 minutes into the second-half when he upended speedster Adama Traore .
Nothing unusual in that , you might think .
A left-back picking up a caution ?
Happens all the time , surely ?
Only it does n't – not as far as the whiter-than-white Mr Robertson is concerned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ outings this season that he has seen yellow .
Wolves ' fight-back was something the Premier League leaders perhaps should have seen coming .
The game was n't exactly there for the taking after Henderson 's early opener but a second goal would have made it difficult for the hosts to gain a foothold .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side have conceded the first goal in each of their last eight games and rallied to take ten points .
In fact , all told Wolves are out on their own in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far this season they have rescued 18 from losing situations .

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Roberto Firmino popped up with a delightful goal in the 84th minute to seal a crucial win for Liverpool against an impressive Wolves side
Liverpool showed the grit of true champions as Roberto Firmino's late drive extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Brazilian struck a winner six minutes from time after Wolves had provided Jurgen Klopp's side with a severe examination at Molineux.
Firmino hit the winner with a firm left-footed shot from Jordan Henderson's short pass as the Reds overcame the loss of Sadio Mane in the first-half to record yet another triumph.
The Senegalese was taken off as a precaution with a suspected hamstring injury after Henderson had broken the deadlock with an eighth-minute header from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner.
Wolves had looked to become only the second team this season to stop Klopp's men from grabbing three points – but Firmino's sweetly-struck effort increased their lead over nearest rivals Manchester City to 16 points with 15 games remaining.
Here are five talking points from the Reds' latest victory...
1. Liverpool show a different side to their game
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
The football produced in open play by Jurgen Klopp's men has deservedly won praise from far and wide.
But a factor that has perhaps been lost in all the plaudits that have rained down on them is the Reds' proficiency at set-pieces.
When Jordan Henderson nodded home the opener in the eighth minute it was the 15th time this season that the champions-elect had found the net from deadball situations.
That is two more than their nearest rivals and that has gone a long way towards confirming their superiority at the top of the Premier League.
2. The Allison-Salah partnership almost shines again
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mo Salah's injury-time strike against Manchester United might have been an opportune one.
But does it now form part of the Reds' goal-threat?
It was noticeable early on at Molineux that goalkeeper Alisson was seeking out the Egyptian every chance he got.
It nearly paid off too, Alisson belting the ball miles upfield the minute he had it in his hands.
Wolves had not left a man over and only just escaped with the predatory Salah sniffing out another glory shot.
The only question that remains is whether Allison is going to repeat his pitch-length celebration if he manages another assist...
3. Minamino makes Premier League bow
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Takumi Minamino's first appearance in the Premier League made him the ninth Japanese to take to the field.
Can you name the other eight?
There are no prizes but the answers are at the bottom...*
4. Traore causes Robertson all sorts of problems
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Andy Robertson picked up a booking 10 minutes into the second-half when he upended speedster Adama Traore.
Nothing unusual in that, you might think.
A left-back picking up a caution? Happens all the time, surely?
Only it doesn't – not as far as the whiter-than-white Mr Robertson is concerned.
It was the first time in 26 outings this season that he has seen yellow.
5. Wolves (nearly) deliver another trademark fightback
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Wolves' fight-back was something the Premier League leaders perhaps should have seen coming.
The game wasn't exactly there for the taking after Henderson's early opener but a second goal would have made it difficult for the hosts to gain a foothold.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have conceded the first goal in each of their last eight games and rallied to take ten points.
In fact, all told Wolves are out on their own in terms of retrieving situations after falling behind – so far this season they have rescued 18 from losing situations.
*Shinji Okazaki, ( Leicester City) Maya Yoshida, ( Southampton) Shinji Kagawa, (Manchester United) Yoshinori Muto, ( Newcastle United) Ryo Miyaichi, ( Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers) Hidetoshi Nakata, (Bolton Wanderers) Kazuyuki Toda, ( Tottenham Hotspur) Junichi Inamoto. (Arsenal, WBA, Fulham)


thedailymirror--2020-01-23--EastEnders farewell for Ben Mitchell as he plans to flee Walford after arrest

EastEnders will air emotional scenes on Friday , as Ben Mitchell is forced to make a huge decision after his arrest .
He and dad Phil Mitchell were arrested for the murder of Keanu Taylor in the latest episode of the BBC soap .
It appears Ben is n't in the cop shop for long though , and he quickly makes the decision he has to go on the run before he 's locked up permanently .
The character must say a heartbreaking goodbye to his young daughter Lexi , leaving her in the care of mum Lola and best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doting dad in tears as he explains he has to leave to his little girl .
The pair cuddle , as he says a final goodbye with Lola and Jay watching on .
It comes after Sharon Mitchell set up her ex Phil with their feud escalating .
She had him and son Ben arrested for murder , weeks on from them having Keanu Taylor killed .
Of course fans know Keanu is still alive and on the run , after Ben had Martin Fowler shoot him dead - only for Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carter , fake the death .
Keanu had an emotional farewell with his mum Karen Taylor , who soon found out the truth , before fleeing the country - amid fresh reports he will make a dramatic return to the BBC soap .
Sharon also discovered her former fling and the father of her unborn baby was alive just days ago .
Linda was drunk and let the twist slip , while she and Martin are the only ones to know the truth about that day - with Martin not having told Linda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karen .
The Mitchells are struggling with their guilt , still believing Keanu is dead because of them .
Sharon had feared her ex had been murdered after he went missing on Christmas Day , and predicted the Mitchells had murdered him .
Her ex Phil chucked her out when he learned the truth about the fling and took everything from her , leaving her wanting revenge .
After a confession from Louise , it was only a matter of time before Sharon worked out what had happened - even predicting where family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the crime .
Linda 's drunken confession , and her explaining everything the next day , was all Sharon needed to put the pieces of the puzzle together , and then use it to her advantage - having them arrested .
It 's claimed things will come to a head next month though , during the soap 's big 35th anniversary episodes , with Keanu set to return for a showdown with Ben .
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders spoilers confirm emotional scenes, as Ben Mitchell bids goodbye to daughter Lexi and his loved ones
EastEnders farewell for Ben Mitchell as he plans to flee Walford after arrest
EastEnders will air emotional scenes on Friday, as Ben Mitchell is forced to make a huge decision after his arrest.
He and dad Phil Mitchell were arrested for the murder of Keanu Taylor in the latest episode of the BBC soap.
It appears Ben isn't in the cop shop for long though, and he quickly makes the decision he has to go on the run before he's locked up permanently.
The character must say a heartbreaking goodbye to his young daughter Lexi, leaving her in the care of mum Lola and best friend Jay.
Emotional spoiler pictures show the doting dad in tears as he explains he has to leave to his little girl.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
The pair cuddle, as he says a final goodbye with Lola and Jay watching on.
It comes after Sharon Mitchell set up her ex Phil with their feud escalating.
She had him and son Ben arrested for murder, weeks on from them having Keanu Taylor killed.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
Of course fans know Keanu is still alive and on the run, after Ben had Martin Fowler shoot him dead - only for Martin to, with the help of Linda Carter, fake the death.
Keanu had an emotional farewell with his mum Karen Taylor, who soon found out the truth, before fleeing the country - amid fresh reports he will make a dramatic return to the BBC soap.
Sharon also discovered her former fling and the father of her unborn baby was alive just days ago.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Linda was drunk and let the twist slip, while she and Martin are the only ones to know the truth about that day - with Martin not having told Linda he had revealed all to a worried Karen.
The Mitchells are struggling with their guilt, still believing Keanu is dead because of them.
Sharon had feared her ex had been murdered after he went missing on Christmas Day, and predicted the Mitchells had murdered him.
Image: BBC) BBC)
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Her ex Phil chucked her out when he learned the truth about the fling and took everything from her, leaving her wanting revenge.
After a confession from Louise, it was only a matter of time before Sharon worked out what had happened - even predicting where family friend Martin may have hidden any evidence of the crime.
Linda's drunken confession, and her explaining everything the next day, was all Sharon needed to put the pieces of the puzzle together, and then use it to her advantage - having them arrested.
It's claimed things will come to a head next month though, during the soap's big 35th anniversary episodes, with Keanu set to return for a showdown with Ben.
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Marks and Spencer launch 90% off sale in store - and items are selling fast

Bargain-hunters have revealed Marks and Spencer is rolling out 90 per cent savings on final sale items from today .
Prices for items featured in the last of the clearance are being slashed as the high street chain makes way for new season stock .
All the deals are now available in stores nationwide that have remaining stock ( use the online store finder to check details of your nearest branch ) .
In contrast only home and furniture items still on sale online at marksandspencer.com , with many savings now between 50 and 60 per cent off .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news to fellow shoppers .
Alongside a picture of the receipt for purchases made at the M & S Lincoln store , the poster wrote : `` 90 % off m & s starting tomorrow .
`` Just popped in m & s tonight and they were reducing the sale stuff to 90 % .
Got 2x Star Wars onesies for £2.89 each an Olaf onesie for £2.69 and boys hoodie for £1.59 '' Other Hotukdeals members also shared similar experiences of their local stores preparing for the final reductions too .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not sure about staff discount as I was just a customer .
The lady behind the till was over riding the discount to 90 % instead of 70 % to everyone as she said it was starting tomorrow '' .
Another also shared : `` Yes I popped in at 17.50 and a desperate dash for onesies for my kids as my boiler has broken and they reduced them to 90 % for me and for two other people buying other sale stuff . ''
The final clearance remains a popular event for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an array of clothing and home items from the retailer , with sale items often selling out in record time .

M&S has kicked off its final clearance in stores across the UK, slashing 90% off hundreds of sale items - with many clothing and home products now priced from as little as £1
Marks and Spencer launch 90% off sale in store - and items are selling fast
Bargain-hunters have revealed Marks and Spencer is rolling out 90 per cent savings on final sale items from today.
Prices for items featured in the last of the clearance are being slashed as the high street chain makes way for new season stock.
All the deals are now available in stores nationwide that have remaining stock (use the online store finder to check details of your nearest branch). In contrast only home and furniture items still on sale online at marksandspencer.com, with many savings now between 50 and 60 per cent off.
A member on deals-sharing site Hotukdeals.com revealed the news to fellow shoppers.
Alongside a picture of the receipt for purchases made at the M&S Lincoln store, the poster wrote: "90% off m&s starting tomorrow.
"Just popped in m&s tonight and they were reducing the sale stuff to 90%. Got 2x Star Wars onesies for £2.89 each an Olaf onesie for £2.69 and boys hoodie for £1.59"
Image: Hotukdeals) Hotukdeals)
Other Hotukdeals members also shared similar experiences of their local stores preparing for the final reductions too.
On wrote: "Was in store. Not sure about staff discount as I was just a customer. The lady behind the till was over riding the discount to 90% instead of 70% to everyone as she said it was starting tomorrow".
Image: Hotukdeals) Hotukdeals)
Another also shared: "Yes I popped in at 17.50 and a desperate dash for onesies for my kids as my boiler has broken and they reduced them to 90% for me and for two other people buying other sale stuff."
Image: Hotukdeals) Hotukdeals)
The final clearance remains a popular event for shoppers looking to pick up incredible reductions on an array of clothing and home items from the retailer, with sale items often selling out in record time.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Dog the Bounty Hunter's pals fear for his life after depression over Beth's death

Dog the Bounty Hunter 's friends feared for his life after his depression following Beth 's death .
The bounty hunter , 66 , sparked concerns among his pals when he spiralled into a dark place after his beloved wife died in July last year .
Loneliness consumed the widower , whose real name is Duane Chapman , and now he has embarked on a new romance with one of his 10 sons ' exes Moon Angell as he pledged he needed `` love '' .
Heartbroken Dog has faced a number of health scares after he was devastated over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His manager at Brillstein Entertainment Amy Weiss and Mr. Singer - who both have a close relationship with Dog - expressed their worries to The New York Times .
`` I was there at many points in the hospital with him , and it was very difficult .
He ’ s lost , but he knows he must go on and provide for his family.
” Mr. Singer - who hailed Dog for being `` as honest as they come '' - echoed his manager 's worries , according to the newspaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girlfriend has torn his family apart and riled up a bitter feud .
His daughter Lyssa spearheaded the feud as she wrote a montage of scathing tweets attacking his new relationship .
She penned : `` If someone who met your family by dating your brother , tried to date your father after your stepmom died what would you do ?
`` If you went to your mothers closet and saw she moved all her clothes and replaced them with her own , what would you do ?
# ItsNotWhenOrWhyItsWho . ''
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GROWN A** MAN .
His money .
His dynasty .
But you can guarantee that my name is not going down in history as a person who supported this . ''
Dog blasted his children for abandoning him in retaliation .
`` Moon has been a trustworthy and loyal friend to me for over 20 years .
She has been with my family through many ups and downs , '' he told Radar Online .
`` All my children are grown and gone on their own , there 's no one left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brillstein Entertainment Amy Weiss and Mr. Singer - who both have a close relationship with Dog - expressed their worries to The New York Times .
`` I was there at many points in the hospital with him , and it was very difficult .
He ’ s lost , but he knows he must go on and provide for his family.
” Mr. Singer - who hailed Dog for being `` as honest as they come '' - echoed his manager 's worries , according to the newspaper .
It comes after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family apart and riled up a bitter feud .
His daughter Lyssa spearheaded the feud as she wrote a montage of scathing tweets attacking his new relationship .
She penned : `` If someone who met your family by dating your brother , tried to date your father after your stepmom died what would you do ?
`` If you went to your mothers closet and saw she moved all her clothes and replaced them with her own , what would you do ?
# ItsNotWhenOrWhyItsWho . ''
She added : `` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His money .
His dynasty .
But you can guarantee that my name is not going down in history as a person who supported this . ''
Dog blasted his children for abandoning him in retaliation .
`` Moon has been a trustworthy and loyal friend to me for over 20 years .
She has been with my family through many ups and downs , '' he told Radar Online .
`` All my children are grown and gone on their own , there 's no one left to help me . ''

Loneliness consumed Dog the Bounty Hunter, whose real name is Duane Chapman, sparking concern among his friends after his wife's death
Dog the Bounty Hunter's pals fear for his life after depression over Beth's death
Dog the Bounty Hunter's friends feared for his life after his depression following Beth's death.
The bounty hunter, 66, sparked concerns among his pals when he spiralled into a dark place after his beloved wife died in July las
t year.
Loneliness consumed the widower, whose real name is Duane Chapman, and now he has embarked on a new romance with one of his 10 sons' exes Moon Angel as he pledged he needed "love".
Heartbroken Dog has faced a number of health scares after he was devastated over the loss of his stunning lover Beth.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
His manager at Brillstein Entertainment, Amy Weiss, and pal Mr Singer - who both have a close relationship with Dog - expressed their worries to The New York Times .
Amy told the newspaper: “Dog’s very lonely...
"I was there at many points in the hospital with him, and it was very difficult. He’s lost, but he knows he must go on and provide for his family.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mr Singer - who hailed Dog for being "as honest as they come" - echoed his manager's worries, according to the newspaper.
It comes after Dog's new girlfriend has torn his family apart and riled up a bitter feud.
His daughter Lyssa spearheaded the feud as she wrote a montage of scathing tweets attacking his new relationship.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She penned: "If someone who met your family by dating your brother, tried to date your father after your stepmom died what would you do?
"If you went to your mothers closet and saw she moved all her clothes and replaced them with her own, what would you do? #ItsNotWhenOrWhyItsWho."
She added: "My dad is a GROWN A** MAN. His money. His dynasty. But you can guarantee that my name is not going down in history as a person who supported this."
Image: frecklefaceblujeanzbaby/Instagram) frecklefaceblujeanzbaby/Instagram)
Dog blasted his children for abandoning him in retaliation.
"Moon has been a trustworthy and loyal friend to me for over 20 years. She has been with my family through many ups and downs," he told Radar Online .
"All my children are grown and gone on their own, there's no one left to help me."


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Mum saves £1,100 on new bathroom using eBay and Amazon bargains

Debi Smith was desperate for a bath in her new home to help ease the pain from her fibromyalgia , a long-term condition she 's been living with .
But when the 47-year-old asked a builder for a quote she was told it would be £3,500 for labour alone .
Debi , who works as a cleaner in a school , moved into the house nine months ago and found it only had a very dated shower in it .
“ I have Universal Credit and desperately wanted a bath , '' she told LatestDeals.co.uk .
So , rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask some friends for help and started scouring the internet for bargains .
`` The light pull and towel holder were from Amazon on offer , the LED cabinet was £121 on ebay and has anti-fog on it so it does n't get steamed up when using bath or shower , '' Debi said .
`` I chose slate effect tiles ( everyone said it would look dark but I had my mind made up ! )
from Wickes at 15 % off for the floor and walls at £600 and PVC cladding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I totally gutted the bathroom ( thank goodness I have a downstairs loo ! )
and replaced it all bar the window .
“ The tiles were on offer in Wickes - £25 for a box of five tiles .
All furniture was on offer in Plumbworld , so I got everything for £850 .
“ My only problem I encountered was that the shower glass panel was damaged but Plumbworld sent a replacement out the same day so I ca n't fault them .
And when it was all done , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the result .
“ I felt relieved when it was all done as I suffer from fibromyalgia so to actually get into a hot bath was amazing , '' Debi said .
“ I was overwhelmed at the transformation - it was like a completely different room .
It was so nice to be able to take a hot bath after a year of not being able to - nothing quite beats a bath when you have aches and pains does it ?
!
“ If you want to do something similar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take note of online reviews and trust your gut feeling - everyone I asked was against me having such a dark colour but all those people now say it looks stunning ! ''
`` Having my friend help me for £2,400 was considerably cheaper and saved me quite a bit .
”

After being quotes thousands for a new bathroom, mum Debi Smith decided to take matters into her own hands, saving herself a packet on a stunning refurbishment
Debi Smith was desperate for a bath in her new home to help ease the pain from her fibromyalgia, a long-term condition she's been living with.
But when the 47-year-old asked a builder for a quote she was told it would be £3,500 for labour alone.
Debi, who works as a cleaner in a school, moved into the house nine months ago and found it only had a very dated shower in it.
“I have ulcerative colitis and desperately wanted a bath," she told LatestDeals.co.uk.
So, rather than pay out thousands, Debi decided to ask some friends for help and started scouring the internet for bargains.
Image: Supplied) Supplied) Image: Supplied) Supplied)
"The light pull and towel holder were from Amazon on offer, the LED cabinet was £121 on ebay and has anti-fog on it so it doesn't get steamed up when using bath or shower," Debi said.
"I chose slate effect tiles (everyone said it would look dark but I had my mind made up!) from Wickes at 15% off for the floor and walls at £600 and PVC cladding with recessed lights for £56.
“I totally gutted the bathroom (thank goodness I have a downstairs loo!) and replaced it all bar the window.
“The tiles were on offer in Wickes - £25 for a box of five tiles. All furniture was on offer in Plumbworld, so I got everything for £850.
“My only problem I encountered was that the shower glass panel was damaged but Plumbworld sent a replacement out the same day so I can't fault them.
Image: Supplied) Supplied) Image: Supplied) Supplied)
And when it was all done, the Cardiff mum couldn't be happier with the result.
“I felt relieved when it was all done as I suffer from fibromyalgia so to actually get into a hot bath was amazing," Debi said.
“I was overwhelmed at the transformation - it was like a completely different room. It was so nice to be able to take a hot bath after a year of not being able to - nothing quite beats a bath when you have aches and pains does it?!
“If you want to do something similar, I’d say shop around, take note of online reviews and trust your gut feeling - everyone I asked was against me having such a dark colour but all those people now say it looks stunning!"
"Having my friend help me for £2,400 was considerably cheaper and saved me quite a bit.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Jurgen Klopp singled out Adama Traore for special message after Liverpool beat Wolves

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Wolves following the Reds ' 2-1 victory at Molineux on Thursday night .
But there was one man in particular who caught his eye : Adama Traore .
The Barcelona graduate has struggled to find his feet in football in recent years , with average spells at both Aston Villa and Middlesbrough before signing for Wolves .
At Molineux he is starting to develop into a top drawer performer and Liverpool struggled to handle him for large spells of their Thursday victory .
After the match Klopp was full of praise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side .
`` We changed the system two or three times , we calmed it down , '' said Klopp .
`` We had incredible chances in the first half and then at the end it was a magic moment from Bobby .
`` The boys are human .
It was a little bit up and down .
We had discussion on the pitch , there was stuff to improve but set-pieces can bring us back in the game , a good bit of skill can bring us back in the game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear we could settle again .
`` You just have to find a way to win and have someone who makes the perfect decision and that was Bobby again . ''
But the Liverpool boss reserved special praise for Traore , picking him out among the Wolves squad as the club 's star performer on the night .
`` He is unplayable in moments , it 's unbelievable , '' said Liverpool manager Klopp .
`` What a player – it 's not only him but he 's so good . ''
Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We do n't forget they are a great team , an amazing team and one of the best - or the best in Europe .
Congratulations to them , how they are going in the league but we fight .
We will fight to the end . ''

Liverpool simply couldn't handle Adama Traore on Thursday night, with the fast and powerful Wolves forward carving the Reds open with every attacking passage of play
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Wolves following the Reds' 2-1 victory at Molineux on Thursday night.
But there was one man in particular who caught his eye: Adama Traore.
The Barcelona graduate has struggled to find his feet in football in recent years, with average spells at both Aston Villa and Middlesbrough before signing for Wolves.
At Molineux he is starting to develop into a top drawer performer and Liverpool struggled to handle him for large spells of their Thursday victory.
After the match Klopp was full of praise for Nuno Espirito Santo and his Wolves side.
"We changed the system two or three times, we calmed it down," said Klopp. "We had incredible chances in the first half and then at the end it was a magic moment from Bobby.
Image: Offside via Getty Images) Offside via Getty Images)
"The boys are human. It was a little bit up and down. We had discussion on the pitch, there was stuff to improve but set-pieces can bring us back in the game, a good bit of skill can bring us back in the game. Wolves were really strong but it's clear we could settle again.
"You just have to find a way to win and have someone who makes the perfect decision and that was Bobby again."
But the Liverpool boss reserved special praise for Traore, picking him out among the Wolves squad as the club's star performer on the night.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He is unplayable in moments, it's unbelievable," said Liverpool manager Klopp. "What a player – it's not only him but he's so good."
Traore was equally congratulatory of Liverpool, saying: "We don't forget they are a great team, an amazing team and one of the best - or the best in Europe. Congratulations to them, how they are going in the league but we fight. We will fight to the end."


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Man Utd 'consider surprise loan transfer' for Leicester flop Islam Slimani

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a shock loan bid for Islam Slimani .
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to enter the transfer market this month after Marcus Rashford 's injury blow .
A number of names have been mooted to be of interest including Edinson Cavani and Moussa Dembele .
It now appears a loan deal could be the most likely with a week remaining in the transfer window and Slimani has emerged as a surprise target .
Algerian striker Slimani , 31 , was Leicester 's record signing in 2016 but failed to impress and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Fenerbahce .
He is currently with Monaco and has enjoyed a much more productive campaign in Ligue 1 .
But Leicester would be willing to recall him and agree a loan deal with United , if they pay a £4m fee to take him until the end of the season .
The Mail reports United have enquired about the possibility of signing Slimani on loan .
United return to action in the FA Cup against Tranmere this weekend following their defeat to Burnley .
But boss Solskjaer is convinced the club 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
“ When you start on something you stick to that plan , ” said Solskjaer .
“ I 'm not going to change , six , nine or 10 months into the job and believe in a different way .
“ I 'm going to stick to what I 've been trusted to do and hopefully that 'll be good enough , that what we can see is right .
All my conversations with the club have been positive .
“ We ca n't react to all the noise outside .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to take it , you 've got to e stronger mentally .
“ I am , the club is , the staff are very strong mentally and we 're sticking to what we believe in .
I 've got full faith .
”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopeful of adding to Man Utd squad before end of transfer window
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopeful of adding to Man Utd squad before end of transfer window
Manchester United are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements and could reportedly make a move to sign Islam Slimani on loan
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a shock loan bid for Islam Slimani.
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to enter the transfer market this month after Marcus Rashford's injury blow.
A number of names have been mooted to be of interest including Edinson Cavani and Moussa Dembele.
It now appears a loan deal could be the most likely with a week remaining in the transfer window and Slimani has emerged as a surprise target.
Algerian striker Slimani, 31, was Leicester's record signing in 2016 but failed to impress and has since had unsuccessful loans at Newcastle and Fenerbahce.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He is currently with Monaco and has enjoyed a much more productive campaign in Ligue 1.
But Leicester would be willing to recall him and agree a loan deal with United, if they pay a £4m fee to take him until the end of the season.
The Mail reports United have enquired about the possibility of signing Slimani on loan.
Image: Leicester City FC via Getty Images) Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
United return to action in the FA Cup against Tranmere this weekend following their defeat to Burnley.
But boss Solskjaer is convinced the club's hierarchy trust him to turn the fortunes around.
“When you start on something you stick to that plan,” said Solskjaer. “I'm not going to change, six, nine or 10 months into the job and believe in a different way.
“I'm going to stick to what I've been trusted to do and hopefully that'll be good enough, that what we can see is right. All my conversations with the club have been positive.
“We can't react to all the noise outside. There'll be criticism, you've got to take it, you've got to e stronger mentally.
“I am, the club is, the staff are very strong mentally and we're sticking to what we believe in. I've got full faith.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Tamzin Outhwaite's cryptic hint as she's 'bombarded' with job offers after EastEnders

Tamzin Outhwaite 's career appears to be thriving since her departure from EastEnders .
The 49-year-old actress , who has played Mel Owen in the BBC soap since 1998 , left Albert Square indefinitely when her character was unexpectedly killed off .
And it appears that the talented actress is n't short of any acting roles after admitting that she 's found herself in a 'dilemma ' trying to choose which job to accept .
Taking to Twitter to share the cryptic message , Tamzin compared the acting industry to the bus journey anecdote- when one does n't turn up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always three on the way .
Attracting advise from followers , she wrote : `` Acting jobs are like buses ... .. you know the rest .
Huge dilemma . ''
Tamzin 's mysterious confession has been supported by her loyal fans as it 's already received over a thousand likes so far , as well as several replies by loyal fans who have shared their own nuggets of wisdom with the former EastEnders star .
`` Go with your heart and whatever you choose we all know you will be great at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg as the saying goes , '' one fan encouraged .
`` Don ’ t go with the money , think long term .
Which role is best , to increase your profile , or show your versatility ! ''
another insisted .
While another thoughtfully quipped : `` Sounds as though two beautiful parts have been given to one well deserved actress , choose the one closest to your heart . ''
Many other fans rushed to congratulate the blonde beauty , and praised her for her 'never ending talent ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending talent .
Therefore you 'll never be out of work . ''
Among all the appreciated advice , Tamzin admitted that she only chooses jobs based on how they look on her CV , and insisted that her decision is never dependant on the money involved .
Replying to a follower who encouraged her to steer away from financially based decisions , the 49-year-old insisted : `` Always my way of thinking .
Both will look wonderful on the CV .
Neither will change my financial situation . ''
She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money .
( well almost never ) . ''
The talented actress received heaping praise from EastEnders fans in November of last year as her journey in the soap as tragic and long suffering Mel Owen reached a shocking and explosive end .
With Mel left dead after Hunter ’ s voice caused her to step in front of a lorry before Sharon Mitchell ’ s ( Letitia Dean ) eyes , viewers reacted with dismay .
Audiences had been led to believe that she would be okay as she was pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments before it blew up .
But Lisa Fowler ’ s ( Lucy Benjamin ) warning that Mel was suffering from psychosis proved to be founded as Mel continued to hear her late son ’ s voice in her head .
As Sharon begged Mel to end this , Mel was drawn across the road and a lorry could n't ’ t stop in time as her life was brutally ended .

The former EastEnders actress has insinuated that she's been bombarded with acting jobs after leaving the BBc soap last year
Tamzin Outhwaite's career appears to be thriving since her departure from EastEnders.
The 49-year-old actress, who has played Mel Owen in the BBC soap since 1998, left Albert Square indefinitely when her character was unexpectedly killed off.
And it appears that the talented actress isn't short of any acting roles after admitting that she's found herself in a 'dilemma' trying to choose which job to accept.
Image: LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images)
Taking to Twitter to share the cryptic message, Tamzin compared the acting industry to the bus journey anecdote- when one doesn't turn up or you miss it, there's always three on the way.
Attracting advise from followers, she wrote: "Acting jobs are like buses..... you know the rest. Huge dilemma."
Tamzin's mysterious confession has been supported by her loyal fans as it's already received over a thousand likes so far, as well as several replies by loyal fans who have shared their own nuggets of wisdom with the former EastEnders star.
Image: Twitter) Twitter) Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
"Go with your heart and whatever you choose we all know you will be great at it believe in yourself and break a leg as the saying goes," one fan encouraged.
"Don’t go with the money, think long term. Which role is best, to increase your profile, or show your versatility!" another insisted.
While another thoughtfully quipped: "Sounds as though two beautiful parts have been given to one well deserved actress, choose the one closest to your heart."
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Many other fans rushed to congratulate the blonde beauty, and praised her for her 'never ending talent'.
"You're an actress with never ending talent. Therefore you'll never be out of work."
Among all the appreciated advice, Tamzin admitted that she only chooses jobs based on how they look on her CV, and insisted that her decision is never dependant on the money involved.
Replying to a follower who encouraged her to steer away from financially based decisions, the 49-year-old insisted: "Always my way of thinking. Both will look wonderful on the CV. Neither will change my financial situation."
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She added: "It’s never really about the money. ( well almost never)."
The talented actress received heaping praise from EastEnders fans in November of last year as her journey in the soap as tragic and long suffering Mel Owen reached a shocking and explosive end.
With Mel left dead after Hunter’s voice caused her to step in front of a lorry before Sharon Mitchell’s (Letitia Dean) eyes, viewers reacted with dismay.
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Audiences had been led to believe that she would be okay as she was pulled out of the burning car by Sharon moments before it blew up.
But Lisa Fowler’s (Lucy Benjamin) warning that Mel was suffering from psychosis proved to be founded as Mel continued to hear her late son’s voice in her head.
As Sharon begged Mel to end this, Mel was drawn across the road and a lorry couldn't’t stop in time as her life was brutally ended.