thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: 8,000 private hospital beds rented to NHS for £2.4million per day

Eight thousand private hospital beds will be used to relieve pressure on the NHS as it battles the coronavirus crisis .
They will be rented as the Government steps up its fight against the disease .
Troops will be mobilised in three weeks to keep the country running .
People aged over 70 will be told to stay in strict isolation for four months , reports said tonight .
And as the US banned flights from the UK , planes en route to Spain had to turn around in mid-air today .
The drastic move – as the UK coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforced within 20 days to save lives and prevent the NHS “ falling over ” .
Other measures reportedly being considered include the requisitioning of hotels and other buildings as temporary hospitals , leasing of up to 8,000 private hospital beds and a huge increase in supply of respirators .
Pubs , bars and restaurants could close – along with schools .
A senior government source told ITV ’ s Robert Peston that Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance are waiting for the optimal time to introduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Secretary Matt Hancock are said to be counting on neighbours and friends to rally round to make sure no one is neglected .
“ We are looking for a huge community effort , ” said a source .
Talks have also begun with Uber and Deliveroo about taking food to the old and vulnerable .
“ Everything is aimed at making sure the NHS is not overwhelmed , to save lives and to prevent hideous choices being made , ” the source added .
Army hospitals will be used and lockdowns of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been ruled out , ITV claimed .
The reports came as it emerged the PM is ordering the NHS to spend up to £2.4million a day on private beds .
He has also told health equipment firms to move heaven and earth to churn out as many life-saving ventilators as they can .
And with 1,140 UK cases and 10 more deaths in just 24 hours , Britain is now moving on to a wartime footing .
Gatherings of 500 or more people could be banned this week .
Troops are on standby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis reaches what the Army dubs “ peak virus ” – expected in three to five weeks .
Under the codename Operation Rescript , Lieutenant-General Tyrone Urch , 54 , has drawn up plans to keep supermarket shelves full and petrol stations open .
Hundreds of Army drivers could be drafted in to keep the nation supplied with food and fuel .
Other service personnel will be brought in to work with the emergency services if sickness depletes their numbers .
Royal Military Police could help support local constabularies , while troops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Italy , where the death toll yesterday rose 175 to 1,441 , soldiers manned borders to stop vehicles entering from France – in scenes which could be replicated here .
The plan to pay £300 a day for private beds followed demands earlier yesterday by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth and the GMB union .
They said the PM must requisition private beds to ease pressure on the NHS .
The 128,000 overnight beds in NHS hospitals are expected to be overwhelmed by coronavirus patients .
And there are 570 private hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available in the private sector .
Mr Ashworth said : “ The PM said this is the worst public health crisis for a generation .
It would be completely wrong for the Government not to call on all the resources possible.
” A deal has already been done with private health provider Spire , which has 39 private hospitals across the UK .
GMB General Secretary Tim Roache added : “ It can ’ t be right that we have plush private hospitals lying empty waiting for the wealthy to fall ill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the want of a bed.
” NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens said : “ The scale of the challenge we face means we can ’ t do this alone .
We need every part of society and every industry to ask what they can do to help the effort.
” Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said : “ We are dealing with a very fast- moving epidemic .
Scientists across the world are helping each other , governments and society to deal with this emergency.
” The Unipart Group is already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as possible .
There are a lot of talented people already working at great speed on this.
” Environment Secretary George Eustice will meet retail bosses again on Monday to thrash out more measures to keep food supplies moving .
Face-to-face Brexit talks in London this week have been cancelled and will now have to take place remotely .
At least 13 MPs have self-isolated , including Tory Andrew Bridgen .
Yesterday Mr Bridgen , 55 , who has an 18-month-old son , said he had been promised a test but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ I ’ m never ill but I feel really rough now .
I ’ m at one end of the house and my family at the other .
It ’ s heartbreaking when my baby is crying for me and I can ’ t go to him.
” Security Minister James Brokenshire is self-isolating after meeting with Australian Interior Minister Peter Dutton , who tested positive .
Most sport has been cancelled for weeks but soccer matches in the National League went ahead today .
One Ebbsfleet fan wore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a pint before their 1-0 win at Halifax Town .
In London , tourists were still out – with one man spotted adjusting a child ’ s face mask outside Buckingham Palace .

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The Government is stepping up its fight against deadly coronavirus as the elderly will be told to self-isolate for four months and 8,000 private hospital beds are rented at a cost of £2.4million a day
Coronavirus: 8,000 private hospital beds rented to NHS for £2.4million per day
Eight thousand private hospital beds will be used to relieve pressure on the NHS as it battles the coronavirus crisis.
They will be rented as the Government steps up its fight against the disease. Troops will be mobilised in three weeks to keep the country running.
People aged over 70 will be told to stay in strict isolation for four months, reports said tonight.
And as the US banned flights from the UK, planes en route to Spain had to turn around in mid-air today.
The drastic move – as the UK coronavirus death toll hit 21 – could be enforced within 20 days to save lives and prevent the NHS “falling over”.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Other measures reportedly being considered include the requisitioning of hotels and other buildings as temporary hospitals, leasing of up to 8,000 private hospital beds and a huge increase in supply of respirators.
Pubs, bars and restaurants could close – along with schools.
A senior government source told ITV’s Robert Peston that Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance are waiting for the optimal time to introduce the measures.
PM Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock are said to be counting on neighbours and friends to rally round to make sure no one is neglected.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“We are looking for a huge community effort,” said a source.
Talks have also begun with Uber and Deliveroo about taking food to the old and vulnerable.
“Everything is aimed at making sure the NHS is not overwhelmed, to save lives and to prevent hideous choices being made,” the source added.
Army hospitals will be used and lockdowns of cities or parts of cities have not been ruled out, ITV claimed.
The reports came as it emerged the PM is ordering the NHS to spend up to £2.4million a day on private beds as talks with private healthcare company Spire began on Friday.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He has also told health equipment firms to move heaven and earth to churn out as many life-saving ventilators as they can.
And with 1,140 UK cases and 10 more deaths in just 24 hours, Britain is now moving on to a wartime footing.
Gatherings of 500 or more people could be banned this week.
Troops are on standby to help keep the UK functioning if the crisis reaches what the Army dubs “peak virus” – expected in three to five weeks.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Under the codename Operation Rescript, Lieutenant-General Tyrone Urch, 54, has drawn up plans to keep supermarket shelves full and petrol stations open.
Hundreds of Army drivers could be drafted in to keep the nation supplied with food and fuel.
Other service personnel will be brought in to work with the emergency services if sickness depletes their numbers.
Royal Military Police could help support local constabularies, while troops may drive ambulances and fire engines.
Image: Getty) Getty)
In Italy, where the death toll yesterday rose 175 to 1,441, soldiers manned borders to stop vehicles entering from France – in scenes which could be replicated here.
The plan to pay £300 a day for private beds followed demands earlier yesterday by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth and the GMB union.
They said the PM must requisition private beds to ease pressure on the NHS.
The 128,000 overnight beds in NHS hospitals are expected to be overwhelmed by coronavirus patients.
And there are 570 private hospitals in the UK and around 8,000 beds available in the private sector.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Mr Ashworth said: “The PM said this is the worst public health crisis for a generation.
"It would be completely wrong for the Government not to call on all the resources possible.”
Talks commenced on Friday with private health provider Spire, which has 39 private hospitals across the UK.
GMB General Secretary Tim Roache added: “It can’t be right that we have plush private hospitals lying empty waiting for the wealthy to fall ill, while people are left dying in hospitals for the want of a bed.”
NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens said: “The scale of the challenge we face means we can’t do this alone.
"We need every part of society and every industry to ask what they can do to help the effort.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said: “We are dealing with a very fast- moving epidemic. Scientists across the world are helping each other, governments and society to deal with this emergency.”
The Unipart Group is already answering the call to provide extra ventilators as soon as possible.
Chairman John Neill said: “This is a critical initiative.
There are a lot of talented people already working at great speed on this.”
Environment Secretary George Eustice will meet retail bosses again on Monday to thrash out more measures to keep food supplies moving.
Face-to-face Brexit talks in London this week have been cancelled and will now have to take place remotely.
At least 13 MPs have self-isolated, including Tory Andrew Bridgen.
Yesterday Mr Bridgen, 55, who has an 18-month-old son, said he had been promised a test but was still waiting 72 hours later.
He added: “I’m never ill but I feel really rough now. I’m at one end of the house and my family at the other.
"It’s heartbreaking when my baby is crying for me and I can’t go to him.”
Security Minister James Brokenshire is self-isolating after meeting with Australian Interior Minister Peter Dutton, who tested positive.
Most sport has been cancelled for weeks but soccer matches in the National League went ahead today.
One Ebbsfleet fan wore a ventilator mask as he joined drinkers for a pint before their 1-0 win at Halifax Town. In London, tourists were still out – with one man spotted adjusting a child’s face mask outside Buckingham Palace.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--JLS leave viewers flustered after sexy comeback performance on Saturday Night Takeaway

JLS are back , and they most certainly returned with a bang if their Saturday Night Takeaway performance was anything to go by .
Former X Factor heartthrobs Marvin Humes , Aston Merrigold , JB Gill and Oritsé Williams wowed fans with their steamy set , sending delighted fans into absolute meltdown on Twitter .
In an exciting segment of the show , viewers saw hosts Ant and Dec run from the studios to greet the talented foursome as they legged it from Wood Lane station .
Arriving in matching grey ensembles , and breaking into song outside the studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started the first notes of their iconic song Beat Again .
As JLS made their way to the stage , a number of dancers followed behind as they broke into a synchronised dance routine .
Once they hit the stage , the lads got the audience on their feet with their arms swaying in the air in one of their most infectious performances to date on the Saturday night family show .
It was n't long before viewers at home rushed to Twitter to share their utter delight at seeing the boys back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oh my goodness , I 've waited so long for this .
They 're still as amazing as I remember ! ''
shared one delighted fan .
Another tweeted : `` That was the best I 've ever heard them sing .
Just look at how fit Marvin is !
They 've aged like a fine wine ! ''
.
`` Adding this iconic tune back onto my Spotify playlist .
I 'm shook at how hot they all are ! ''
said a third .
`` Wow , I would n't kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my bed !
So glad they 're back '' quipped a fourth fan .
It appears that Marvin stole the show as fans and viewers were left weak at the knees after seeing him `` swag '' in his grey ensemble .
`` The way Marvin moves and that swag ... Rochelle is one lucky lady that 's all I 'll say '' , said one viewer .
`` Marvin Humes - what I would n't do to that boy ! ''
another rather flustered follower jibed .
Just a few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed their comeback on Instagram , as they posted a story of all four members speaking on the phone to each other and agreeing `` it 's time '' for the reunion to take place .
Speaking to Capital FM , JLS said : `` We are so excited to be working together as a group again .
`` We 've always been like family , and now we feel that this is the right time for us to get back on stage and perform in front of our loyal fans . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s been seven years , you can be sure that it ’ s going to be as high energy as ever . ''
The highly-anticipated tour will take place across the country , with 15 dates of shows up for grabs .
Kicking off in Dublin mid November , the tour will have its last show in Nottingham on December 2nd .
It comes as JB fuelled rumours after he cheekily revealed the boys had met up `` a few weeks back '' and teased `` never say never '' to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Online : `` This year is a big year for us : our 10-year anniversary [ since JLS 's debut album ] .
`` We are all very much in touch , we ’ re still brothers . ''
He added : `` We met up recently , a few weeks back , and we 've always said when the time ’ s right we could do something .
So a reunion ... never say never . ''

British heartthrobs Marvin Humes, Aston Merrigold, JB Gill and Oritsé Williams wowed fans with their steamy performance on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
JLS are back, and they most certainly returned with a bang if their Saturday Night Takeaway performance was anything to go by.
Former X Factor heartthrobs Marvin Humes, Aston Merrigold, JB Gill and Oritsé Williams wowed fans with their steamy set, sending delighted fans into absolute meltdown on Twitter .
In an exciting segment of the show, viewers saw hosts Ant and Dec run from the studios to greet the talented foursome as they legged it from Wood Lane station.
Arriving in matching grey ensembles, and breaking into song outside the studios where it was all happening, Oritse started the first notes of their iconic song Beat Again.
As JLS made their way to the stage, a number of dancers followed behind as they broke into a synchronised dance routine.
Image: GC) GC)
Once they hit the stage, the lads got the audience on their feet with their arms swaying in the air in one of their most infectious performances to date on the Saturday night family show.
It wasn't long before viewers at home rushed to Twitter to share their utter delight at seeing the boys back in action after their reunion.
"Oh my goodness, I've waited so long for this. They're still as amazing as I remember!" shared one delighted fan.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another tweeted: "That was the best I've ever heard them sing. Just look at how fit Marvin is! They've aged like a fine wine!".
"Adding this iconic tune back onto my Spotify playlist. I'm shook at how hot they all are!" said a third.
"Wow, I wouldn't kick any of the four of them out of my bed! So glad they're back" quipped a fourth fan.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It appears that Marvin stole the show as fans and viewers were left weak at the knees after seeing him "swag" in his grey ensemble.
"The way Marvin moves and that swag... Rochelle is one lucky lady that's all I'll say", said one viewer.
"Marvin Humes - what I wouldn't do to that boy!" another rather flustered follower jibed.
Just a few weeks ago, the former X Factor band revealed their comeback on Instagram , as they posted a story of all four members speaking on the phone to each other and agreeing "it's time" for the reunion to take place.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking to Capital FM , JLS said: "We are so excited to be working together as a group again.
"We've always been like family, and now we feel that this is the right time for us to get back on stage and perform in front of our loyal fans."
The band added: "Even though it’s been seven years, you can be sure that it’s going to be as high energy as ever."
The highly-anticipated tour will take place across the country, with 15 dates of shows up for grabs.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Kicking off in Dublin mid November, the tour will have its last show in Nottingham on December 2nd.
It comes as JB fuelled rumours after he cheekily revealed the boys had met up "a few weeks back" and teased "never say never" to reunion whispers.
He told The Sun Online : "This year is a big year for us: our 10-year anniversary [since JLS's debut album].
Image: ITV) ITV)
"We are all very much in touch, we’re still brothers."
He added: "We met up recently, a few weeks back, and we've always said when the time’s right we could do something. So a reunion... never say never."
Saturday Night Takeaway airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Jude Bellingham to decide transfer after four clubs meet Birmingham asking price

Jude Bellingham will quit Birmingham City at the end of the season – and is conducting a beauty parade before deciding his next destination .
The hottest prospect in English football is up for grabs and a cluster of the continent ’ s top clubs have quickly beaten a path to his door .
The hierarchy at St Andrew ’ s have reluctantly decided to cash in on the 16-year-old prodigy and have agreed on a fee with four interested parties .
And now it is up to the club ’ s youngest-ever player to decide where the next chapter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Mirror Sport revealed exclusively 12 months ago that Borussia Dortmund had already courted his dad , Mark .
And then we also detailed how a £12.5million offer had been tabled by Manchester United when the January transfer window opened .
The Bellingham family are now considering their options , as Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also in the frame for the youngster ’ s services .
All of those interested parties have met Birmingham ’ s transfer value – believed to be starting at £15m and rising to £30m with achievement-related add-ons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted that he will be leaving at the end of the current campaign .
The Bellinghams were seen leaving United ’ s training base earlier this week , having been shown around the club ’ s HQ at Carrington after being greeted by Sir Alex Ferguson .
And stories emerged last week that Dortmund had sealed the move , but those were premature , with the teenager still undecided .
His family will have one major issue to consider before they make their choice about where Bellingham ends up .
Because he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also part of Birmingham City ’ s academy and picked up his second Under-15 England cap in the past couple of weeks .
Even though Bellingham is likely to pocket a deal that should see him earn in excess of £2.5m a year – if he does decide his future lies in Germany – his parents will need to consider how best to look after his younger sibling , presenting them with an enviable problem .
Birmingham ’ s paymasters will be grateful for the cash on two fronts – to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also to bankroll a promotion push next season .
Although the club is bankrolled by a mysterious behind-the-scenes donor – via Birmingham International Holdings Ltd , a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – the losses are now stacking up .
An injection of cash would clearly be welcome on several fronts .
And Bellingham , who is a boyhood supporter of the Blues , would be able to leave with his head held high .
He would have broken into the first team and left behind a legacy that should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next season .

EXCLUSIVE: Bellingham has his pick of European football's elite, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich all meeting Birmingham's valuation
Jude Bellingham to decide transfer after four clubs meet Birmingham asking price
Jude Bellingham will quit Birmingham City at the end of the season – and is conducting a beauty parade before deciding his next destination.
The hottest prospect in English football is up for grabs and a cluster of the continent’s top clubs have quickly beaten a path to his door.
The hierarchy at St Andrew’s have reluctantly decided to cash in on the 16-year-old prodigy and have agreed on a fee with four interested parties.
And now it is up to the club’s youngest-ever player to decide where the next chapter of his fledgling career will lie.
Sunday Mirror Sport revealed exclusively 12 months ago that Borussia Dortmund had already courted his dad, Mark.
And then we also detailed how a £12.5million offer had been tabled by Manchester United when the January transfer window opened.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Bellingham family are now considering their options, as Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also in the frame for the youngster’s services.
All of those interested parties have met Birmingham’s transfer value – believed to be starting at £15m and rising to £30m with achievement-related add-ons.
Bellingham’s current club have accepted that he will be leaving at the end of the current campaign.
The Bellinghams were seen leaving United’s training base earlier this week, having been shown around the club’s HQ at Carrington after being greeted by Sir Alex Ferguson.
And stories emerged last week that Dortmund had sealed the move, but those were premature, with the teenager still undecided.
Image: PA) PA)
His family will have one major issue to consider before they make their choice about where Bellingham ends up.
Because he has a younger brother, Jobe, who is also part of Birmingham City’s academy and picked up his second Under-15 England cap in the past couple of weeks.
Even though Bellingham is likely to pocket a deal that should see him earn in excess of £2.5m a year – if he does decide his future lies in Germany – his parents will need to consider how best to look after his younger sibling, presenting them with an enviable problem.
Birmingham’s paymasters will be grateful for the cash on two fronts – to help them with profit and sustainability issues and also to bankroll a promotion push next season.
Although the club is bankrolled by a mysterious behind-the-scenes donor – via Birmingham International Holdings Ltd, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – the losses are now stacking up.
An injection of cash would clearly be welcome on several fronts.
And Bellingham, who is a boyhood supporter of the Blues, would be able to leave with his head held high.
He would have broken into the first team and left behind a legacy that should help his beloved club in the Championship next season.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Newcastle offer Phil Jones Premier League lifeline with summer transfer from Man Utd

Jones has become a bit-part player at Old Trafford this season and United are now prepared to listen to offers for the 28-year-old defender who can leave for £12million at the end of the season .
The injury-hit star is now thought to be open to a move as he seeks more regular game-time after just eight appearances all season – the last in the 6-0 fourth round FA Cup romp at Tranmere in January when he scored .
The former England star has fallen down the pecking order at United and is now considered fourth choice behind Harry Maguire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And with Chris Smalling ’ s future still uncertain after his season-long loan at Roma and rising young star Axel Tuanzebe set to be given more game time by boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , the door appears to be slamming shut on Jones ’ United career .
Geordie boss Steve Bruce is keen to do a deal for Jones who has huge Premier League and European experience after Sir Alex Ferguson signed him as a 19-year-old in a £16million deal with Blackburn in 2011 .
Despite a string of injuries in his time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new contract a year ago tying him to United until 2023 with a year ’ s option after that .
It was a deal that surprised many United supporters , especially as going forward Jones was only considered a squad player .
With Solskjaer settling on a partnership of Maguire and Lindelof earlier this season Jones has only played two Premier League games – the 3-3 draw at Sheffield United and the 2-0 home defeat by Burnley .
Those limited opportunities have wrecked his hopes of forcing a way back into the England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southgate ’ s 2018 World Cup squad in Russia .
Jones won the last of his 27 caps in the 2-0 World Cup third place play-off defeat by Belgium in St Petersburg .
And with Bruce a huge admirer , he believes the time is right to make the break from Old Trafford this summer in a bid to get regular Premier League action .
But Newcastle are likely to have competition with West Ham boss David Moyes also interested in a move for Jones this summer .

MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER EXCITED BY PROSPECT OF PLAYING BRUNO FERNANDES AND PAUL POGBA TOGETHER
MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER EXCITED BY PROSPECT OF PLAYING BRUNO FERNANDES AND PAUL POGBA TOGETHER
EXCLUSIVE: England defender Jones will be available in the summer, with Manchester United willing to take £12million for the 28 year-old
Newcastle plan to throw Manchester United defender Phil Jones a summer Premier League lifeline.
Jones has become a bit-part player at Old Trafford this season and United are now prepared to listen to offers for the 28-year-old defender who can leave for £12million at the end of the season.
The injury-hit star is now thought to be open to a move as he seeks more regular game-time after just eight appearances all season – the last in the 6-0 fourth round FA Cup romp at Tranmere in January when he scored.
The former England star has fallen down the pecking order at United and is now considered fourth choice behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly.
And with Chris Smalling’s future still uncertain after his season-long loan at Roma and rising young star Axel Tuanzebe set to be given more game time by boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the door appears to be slamming shut on Jones’ United career.
Geordie boss Steve Bruce is keen to do a deal for Jones who has huge Premier League and European experience after Sir Alex Ferguson signed him as a 19-year-old in a £16million deal with Blackburn in 2011.
Image: 2020 Manchester United FC) 2020 Manchester United FC)
Despite a string of injuries in his time at Old Trafford, Jones signed a new contract a year ago tying him to United until 2023 with a year’s option after that.
It was a deal that surprised many United supporters, especially as going forward Jones was only considered a squad player.
With Solskjaer settling on a partnership of Maguire and Lindelof earlier this season Jones has only played two Premier League games – the 3-3 draw at Sheffield United and the 2-0 home defeat by Burnley.
Those limited opportunities have wrecked his hopes of forcing a way back into the England set-up after being a part of Gareth Southgate’s 2018 World Cup squad in Russia.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Jones won the last of his 27 caps in the 2-0 World Cup third place play-off defeat by Belgium in St Petersburg.
And with Bruce a huge admirer, he believes the time is right to make the break from Old Trafford this summer in a bid to get regular Premier League action.
But Newcastle are likely to have competition with West Ham boss David Moyes also interested in a move for Jones this summer.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues defiant response to critics following Man Utd revival

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is still the Baby Faced Assassin .
The Manchester United boss says the criticism levelled at him during his team ’ s rollercoaster season never affected his belief that he ’ s the right man for the job .
United were on the crest of an 11-game unbeaten run when the coronavirus crisis brought a Premier League shutdown on Friday .
And Soskjaer ’ s role in taking the pressure off his players during the bad times was starting to reap its reward as the Reds cranked up their challenge for a top-four finish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the last 16 of the Europa League .
Solskjaer said : “ I am confident enough in myself not to be p****d off with the criticism - and not to worry about what anyone else thinks .
“ Why should I concern myself with that ?
And why should I start talking about myself ?
“ That is just not me and I hope I will never get to that .
“ I just want the players to be out there expressing themselves and playing football in the way we want .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , believed in myself , but never had to shout about it.
” Solskjaer was nicknamed the Baby Faced Assassin during his playing days with United .
And when asked if that still stands , he added : “ You can ask the players .
“ I ’ m not going to talk about myself - but of course you have to put someone in their place once in a while .
“ I am level-headed enough to know when we ’ ve played well .
“ I was the same as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was brilliant when I was s*** , I knew I was s*** .
“ I don ’ t have to listen to so-called friends to tell me if I have done well or if I was bad .
“ It ’ s the same with the team .
I know when the team has played well .
“ And if someone praises us when we ’ ve not done well , I am quick enough to say ‘ no , that wasn ’ t good enough ’ .
” Proof of how Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last weekend ’ s Manchester derby victory over City .
The United boss has outflanked Pep Guardiola three times this season – and the latest 2-0 win came despite his team having less than 28 percent possession .
He has promised the Old Trafford fans it won ’ t always be like that .
Solskjaer said : “ I am always going to be demanding that when we ’ ve got the ball , we will try to make the most of it .
“ Pass forward , run forward – I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team .
“ City made it hard for us .
If they had let us have 70 per cent possession , then I ’ d have take it .
“ City won ’ t let you do that - but there are loads of other teams who will let you have 70 percent possession .
“ So we are getting players in that can play that style as well .
“ We are always going to try to evolve and be better and better .
“ I ’ d like my team to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have to be able to attack quickly when you have the ball .
“ I always believe in forward passes , penetrative passes , wide play , getting crosses in the box .
“ Every player I ’ ve had if you ask them will tell you the same , that it ’ s about passing forward , running forward .
”

MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER EXCITED BY PROSPECT OF PLAYING BRUNO FERNANDES AND PAUL POGBA TOGETHER
MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER EXCITED BY PROSPECT OF PLAYING BRUNO FERNANDES AND PAUL POGBA TOGETHER
The Norwegian's side were on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions before the coronavirus crisis resulted in football halting for the next few weeks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is still the Baby Faced Assassin.
The Manchester United boss says the criticism levelled at him during his team’s rollercoaster season never affected his belief that he’s the right man for the job.
United were on the crest of an 11-game unbeaten run when the coronavirus crisis brought a Premier League shutdown on Friday.
And Soskjaer’s role in taking the pressure off his players during the bad times was starting to reap its reward as the Reds cranked up their challenge for a top-four finish and put themselves on the brink of moving into the last 16 of the Europa League.
Solskjaer said: “I am confident enough in myself not to be p****d off with the criticism - and not to worry about what anyone else thinks.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“Why should I concern myself with that? And why should I start talking about myself?
“That is just not me and I hope I will never get to that.
“I just want the players to be out there expressing themselves and playing football in the way we want.
“I have always been quietly confident, believed in myself, but never had to shout about it.”
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Solskjaer was nicknamed the Baby Faced Assassin during his playing days with United.
And when asked if that still stands, he added: “You can ask the players.
“I’m not going to talk about myself - but of course you have to put someone in their place once in a while.
“I am level-headed enough to know when we’ve played well.
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“I was the same as a player. If someone told me I was brilliant when I was s***, I knew I was s***.
“I don’t have to listen to so-called friends to tell me if I have done well or if I was bad.
“It’s the same with the team. I know when the team has played well.
“And if someone praises us when we’ve not done well, I am quick enough to say ‘no, that wasn’t good enough’.”
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Proof of how Solskjaer wants to improve is his assessment of last weekend’s Manchester derby victory over City.
The United boss has outflanked Pep Guardiola three times this season – and the latest 2-0 win came despite his team having less than 28 percent possession.
He has promised the Old Trafford fans it won’t always be like that.
Solskjaer said: “I am always going to be demanding that when we’ve got the ball, we will try to make the most of it.
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“Pass forward, run forward – I want us to be that type of football team.
“City made it hard for us. If they had let us have 70 per cent possession, then I’d have take it.
“City won’t let you do that - but there are loads of other teams who will let you have 70 percent possession.
“So we are getting players in that can play that style as well.
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“We are always going to try to evolve and be better and better.
“I’d like my team to have control of the game but you also have to be able to attack quickly when you have the ball.
“I always believe in forward passes, penetrative passes, wide play, getting crosses in the box.
“Every player I’ve had if you ask them will tell you the same, that it’s about passing forward, running forward.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Boris Becker tells Andy Murray he can conquer pain and challenge for Wimbledon again

Boris Becker fears for Andy Murray ’ s future – but believes Britain ’ s two-time Wimbledon champion can still challenge for titles if he wins the biggest battle of his career .
Injury-haunted Murray , 32 , has not hit a ball in anger since the Davis Cup last November .
The Scot – who was Wimbledon men ’ s champion in 2013 and 2016 – had hoped to use this month ’ s Miami Open as build-up in his bid to be ready for another tilt at SW19 .
But that tournament has been lost to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wimbledon titles , said he was worried that Murray was losing his battle with a chronic hip injury that has plagued him for the last four years .
But he insisted : “ If Andy can stay fit then I still think it is possible for him to challenge the world 's best players .
“ He has to be patient – which is very tough when you have missed so much tennis .
“ He has to build up his physical condition again but he can only do that by getting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The more tournaments he plays , the more he will play the top guys on a regular basis .
“ Andy is n't so old .
He 's 32 and time is still on his side .
`` I do n't think it 's impossible that we can see him back near the top of the rankings – but of course he must stay fit.
” Becker , who is a Laureus sports ambassador , added : “ I must admit that when Andy pulled out of the Australian Open , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is nothing worse of an athlete to be unable to compete because of injury .
“ It happened to me and it has happened to most of us .
“ When you have competed at the highest level , you do n't want to be beaten by injury .
It is the worst way to leave your sport .
“ You want to retire on your own terms and not have the decision taken away from you by something you ca n't control .
“ That 's why I really hope that Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a few more years.
” Murray has n't gone beyond the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament since winning Wimbledon for the third time in 2016 .
But Becker is hoping he can give the home fans something to cheer again in June .
He said : “ I think Andy needs Wimbledon – and Wimbledon needs Andy just as much .
“ It is always more fun when the home fans have a favourite to get behind – and as a great Wimbledon champion , Andy is a big part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we really missed him last year , although he did play doubles .
“ We all want to see him in the singles this year because it would be good for the championships .
”

Injury-haunted Murray, now 32, hasn't hit a ball since the Davis Cup last November and has seen his hopes of coming back at the Miami Open wiped out
Boris Becker tells Andy Murray he can conquer pain and challenge for Wimbledon again
Boris Becker fears for Andy Murray’s future – but believes Britain’s two-time Wimbledon champion can still challenge for titles if he wins the biggest battle of his career.
Injury-haunted Murray, 32, has not hit a ball in anger since the Davis Cup last November.
The Scot – who was Wimbledon men’s champion in 2013 and 2016 – had hoped to use this month’s Miami Open as build-up in his bid to be ready for another tilt at SW19.
But that tournament has been lost to the coronavirus.
And Becker, who boasts three Wimbledon titles, said he was worried that Murray was losing his battle with a chronic hip injury that has plagued him for the last four years.
But he insisted: “If Andy can stay fit then I still think it is possible for him to challenge the world's best players.
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“He has to be patient – which is very tough when you have missed so much tennis.
“He has to build up his physical condition again but he can only do that by getting on the practise courts and playing in tournaments.
“The more tournaments he plays, the more he will play the top guys on a regular basis.
“Andy isn't so old. He's 32 and time is still on his side.
"I don't think it's impossible that we can see him back near the top of the rankings – but of course he must stay fit.”
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Becker, who is a Laureus sports ambassador, added: “I must admit that when Andy pulled out of the Australian Open, I feared for him.
“There is nothing worse of an athlete to be unable to compete because of injury.
“It happened to me and it has happened to most of us.
“When you have competed at the highest level, you don't want to be beaten by injury. It is the worst way to leave your sport.
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“You want to retire on your own terms and not have the decision taken away from you by something you can't control.
“That's why I really hope that Andy can get himself back on the court for a few more years.”
Murray hasn't gone beyond the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament since winning Wimbledon for the third time in 2016.
But Becker is hoping he can give the home fans something to cheer again in June.
He said: “I think Andy needs Wimbledon – and Wimbledon needs Andy just as much.
“It is always more fun when the home fans have a favourite to get behind – and as a great Wimbledon champion, Andy is a big part of the tournament.
“I would say we really missed him last year, although he did play doubles.
“We all want to see him in the singles this year because it would be good for the championships.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti to seal £30million Gabriel as first summer transfer

Carlo Ancelotti will make Brazil defender Gabriel his first signing this summer .
Everton 's boss has identified the 22-year-old stopper as the man around whom he can rebuild his defence .
And talks are already underway at a senior level to seal the £30million deal .
The centre-half – whose full name is Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes – will join whenever the current season is concluded this summer .
The defender has packed plenty into his career so far , coming through the ranks at Dinamo Zagreb before joining the French club .
He has since picked up Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a rearguard that has been way too flaky for Ancelotti ’ s liking .
However , Gabriel ’ s arrival is likely to spell the end for one of his centre-halves , unless the Toffees pick up a spot in next season ’ s Europa League .
The Merseysiders handed former England Under-21 international Mason Holgate a whacking new five-year deal two weeks ago .
And although Ancelotti has used both Yerry Mina and Michael Keane – either could find themselves surplus in the coming few months .
Everton ’ s defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at Goodison Park three months ago .
And although Gabriel had been identified long before last weekend , the ease with which Chelsea thumped four past the Italian ’ s side last week will only have confirmed in the manager ’ s own mind that changes have to be made if the Toffees are to progress under his leadership next season .
Ancelotti has made no secret that he wants to turn Everton from also-rans to Champions League contenders next season .

The Lille centre-back is set to become the Toffees first signing this summer under the Italian, as he targets a Champions League push in 2020-21
Carlo Ancelotti will make Brazil defender Gabriel his first signing this summer.
Everton's boss has identified the 22-year-old stopper as the man around whom he can rebuild his defence.
And talks are already underway at a senior level to seal the £30million deal.
The centre-half – whose full name is Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes – will join whenever the current season is concluded this summer.
The defender has packed plenty into his career so far, coming through the ranks at Dinamo Zagreb before joining the French club.
He has since picked up Champions League experience and his arrival is desperately-needed in a rearguard that has been way too flaky for Ancelotti’s liking.
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However, Gabriel’s arrival is likely to spell the end for one of his centre-halves, unless the Toffees pick up a spot in next season’s Europa League.
The Merseysiders handed former England Under-21 international Mason Holgate a whacking new five-year deal two weeks ago.
And although Ancelotti has used both Yerry Mina and Michael Keane – either could find themselves surplus in the coming few months.
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Everton ’s defence has been an Achilles heel since Ancelotti arrived at Goodison Park three months ago.
And although Gabriel had been identified long before last weekend, the ease with which Chelsea thumped four past the Italian’s side last week will only have confirmed in the manager’s own mind that changes have to be made if the Toffees are to progress under his leadership next season.
Ancelotti has made no secret that he wants to turn Everton from also-rans to Champions League contenders next season.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Man Utd told transfer fee it will take to seal permanent Odion Ighalo move

Shanghai Shenhua will demand Manchester United pay £15million to keep Odion Ighalo .
The Chinese Super League outfit only paid £5.27m for the 30-year-old Nigerian when he left second tier side CC Yatai in February last year .
But in his six weeks at Old Trafford , Ighalo – on loan until the end of the season from Shanghai –has been a big hit .
And boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted the Reds want to make the deal permanent .
Former Watford star Ighalo , sold to CC Yatai for £21m in 2017 , scored his fourth goal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Austrian side LASK in the Europa League on Thursday .
But his impact has not gone unnoticed in China , and Shanghai are keen to exploit Ighalo ’ s success .
His market value is placed at £5.85m , but Shanghai bosses plan to sting United for THREE times that amount .
There is an option for United to buy Ighalo , but it is understood no fee was set in stone when the loan was negotiated .
Solskjaer and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wanted to see if he was capable of Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But after impressing Solskjaer and his coaching staff , and integrating seamlessly into United ’ s dressing room , Ighalo has made himself a popular figure .
“ Odion has done really well since he came in and he is enjoying himself , ” said Solskjaer .
“ He will improve and get better , but he has qualities we saw in him and we needed and we will still need those qualities next season , so let ’ s see what we will do.
” United have also been scouring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking a financial hit with no Champions League football this season , paying £15million for Ighalo may suit them very well .

Striker Ighalo joined Manchester United on loan in January and the Nigerian has impressed boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since his arrival
Man Utd told transfer fee it will take to seal permanent Odion Ighalo move
Shanghai Shenhua will demand Manchester United pay £15million to keep Odion Ighalo.
The Chinese Super League outfit only paid £5.27m for the 30-year-old Nigerian when he left second tier side CC Yatai in February last year.
But in his six weeks at Old Trafford, Ighalo – on loan until the end of the season from Shanghai –has been a big hit.
And boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted the Reds want to make the deal permanent.
Former Watford star Ighalo, sold to CC Yatai for £21m in 2017, scored his fourth goal in eight games with a stunning finish against Austrian side LASK in the Europa League on Thursday.
But his impact has not gone unnoticed in China, and Shanghai are keen to exploit Ighalo’s success.
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His market value is placed at £5.85m, but Shanghai bosses plan to sting United for THREE times that amount.
There is an option for United to buy Ighalo, but it is understood no fee was set in stone when the loan was negotiated.
Solskjaer and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wanted to see if he was capable of Premier League performances after his stint in China.
But after impressing Solskjaer and his coaching staff, and integrating seamlessly into United’s dressing room, Ighalo has made himself a popular figure.
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“Odion has done really well since he came in and he is enjoying himself,” said Solskjaer.
“He will improve and get better, but he has qualities we saw in him and we needed and we will still need those qualities next season, so let’s see what we will do.”
United have also been scouring the market for other strikers.
But after taking a financial hit with no Champions League football this season, paying £15million for Ighalo may suit them very well.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Virgil van Dijk refuses to forget the past as Liverpool star stands on verge of greatness

Virgil van Dijk has revealed winning Liverpool ’ s first League title in 30 years will be made more special by his own personal journey to club football ’ s pinnacle .
From humble beginnings in Dutch football at the Willem 11 academy where he struggled to convince coaches he had a future to the hero of the Kop – Van Dijk ’ s road to success has been long and winding .
But as he stands on the brink of history with Liverpool – Coronavirus permitting – the 28-year-old Dutch defender isn ’ t forgetting his past .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game suspension and he celebrates Anfield ’ s first ever Premier League trophy Van Dijk will remember his struggles to carve a career that ’ s now a glittering success .
“ For me personally wining the Champions League was a dream come true but winning the Premier League will also be a dream come true .
“ I have been young and playing in lower league teams in Holland and coming to the Premier League and winning it will be outstanding .
“ The same goes for winning the PFA Player of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Year .
“ Those moments will be up there are well , but that said I won ’ t take anything for granted ” says Van Dijk .
“ Coming from where I have in football , through Willem 11 to Groningen and then on to Celtic before Southampton and Liverpool , of course it will make it mean more .
“ I don ’ t take my personal journey for granted at all and it makes it special for me and my family and it will always be .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with pressure .
“ When I first came here I wanted to win everything .
As a player at such a club like Liverpool you want to compete for all the trophies , whether it ’ s the League Cup , FA Cup .
“ But obviously you want to deliver the Premier League to this club .
It has been so long I wasn ’ t even born and is something the club is definitely hungry for .
“ But also for the Champions League , which was a dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if winning the league happens it will also be a dream come true.
” When the moment finally comes for Liverpool and Van Dijk – in an empty stadium , sat at home without kicking a ball or in front of the Kop – the defender believes it will still be the sweetest feeling .
Liverpool ’ s title win might not have the drama of a last day win like Manchester City in 2012 .
They ’ ve been runaway leaders for months with , at times , an unassailable 25 point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions will trigger an explosion of joy for the £75million Dutchman .
“ Will it be an anti-climax ?
What do you think ?
No !
We should enjoy it even more because of the wait .
“ To win the league here is something that we can all be remembered for and will be remembered for .
“ We should just go for it and we are very close now .
Just enjoy it.
” Despite crashing out of the Champions League last 16 to Atletico Madrid at Anfield , Liverpool can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League record set in 2018 .
But Van Dijk ’ s priority is securing the title first .
“ We don ’ t play for records , we play for trophies .
I have been here now almost two-and-a-half years and been very blessed and happy to have experienced two Champions League finals .
“ We won one of them and I was very close to the Premier League title last year and now very close to the Premier League this year .
“ That is something the club is waiting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just go for it and see what happens in the next weeks and months and be positive.
” With the Coronavirus pandemic shutting down sport , it ’ s unclear when Liverpool will be crowned champions .
But when it happens Van Dijk knows who he ’ ll dedicate to .
`` My wife and kids , I guess .
They sacrifice so much day in and day out , '' says the Dutchman .
`` What they do for me and our life is incredible and are a big part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day of that .
”

Liverpool's defensive colossus stands on the brink of history at Anfield, having been outstanding for the Reds since his £75million arrival in 2018
Virgil van Dijk refuses to forget the past as Liverpool star stands on verge of greatness
Virgil van Dijk has revealed winning Liverpool’s first League title in 30 years will be made more special by his own personal journey to club football’s pinnacle.
From humble beginnings in Dutch football at the Willem 11 academy where he struggled to convince coaches he had a future to the hero of the Kop – Van Dijk’s road to success has been long and winding.
But as he stands on the brink of history with Liverpool – Coronavirus permitting – the 28-year-old Dutch defender isn’t forgetting his past.
And when football finally returns after the professional game suspension and he celebrates Anfield’s first ever Premier League trophy Van Dijk will remember his struggles to carve a career that’s now a glittering success.
“For me personally wining the Champions League was a dream come true but winning the Premier League will also be a dream come true.
“I have been young and playing in lower league teams in Holland and coming to the Premier League and winning it will be outstanding.
“The same goes for winning the PFA Player of the Year last year and UEFA Player of the Year.
“Those moments will be up there are well, but that said I won’t take anything for granted” says Van Dijk.
“Coming from where I have in football, through Willem 11 to Groningen and then on to Celtic before Southampton and Liverpool, of course it will make it mean more.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
“I don’t take my personal journey for granted at all and it makes it special for me and my family and it will always be. It is why it is easy for me to deal with pressure.
“When I first came here I wanted to win everything. As a player at such a club like Liverpool you want to compete for all the trophies, whether it’s the League Cup, FA Cup.
“But obviously you want to deliver the Premier League to this club. It has been so long I wasn’t even born and is something the club is definitely hungry for.
“But also for the Champions League, which was a dream come true for me, and so if winning the league happens it will also be a dream come true.”
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
When the moment finally comes for Liverpool and Van Dijk – in an empty stadium, sat at home without kicking a ball or in front of the Kop – the defender believes it will still be the sweetest feeling.
Liverpool’s title win might not have the drama of a last day win like Manchester City in 2012.
They’ve been runaway leaders for months with, at times, an unassailable 25 point lead.
But the second they become champions will trigger an explosion of joy for the £75million Dutchman.
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“Will it be an anti-climax? What do you think? No! We should enjoy it even more because of the wait.
“To win the league here is something that we can all be remembered for and will be remembered for.
“We should just go for it and we are very close now. Just enjoy it.”
Despite crashing out of the Champions League last 16 to Atletico Madrid at Anfield, Liverpool can still eclipse City’s 100 point Premier League record set in 2018.
But Van Dijk’s priority is securing the title first.
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“We don’t play for records, we play for trophies. I have been here now almost two-and-a-half years and been very blessed and happy to have experienced two Champions League finals.
“We won one of them and I was very close to the Premier League title last year and now very close to the Premier League this year.
“That is something the club is waiting for and is dreaming of, so let’s just go for it and see what happens in the next weeks and months and be positive.”
With the Coronavirus pandemic shutting down sport, it’s unclear when Liverpool will be crowned champions.
But when it happens Van Dijk knows who he’ll dedicate to.
"My wife and kids, I guess. They sacrifice so much day in and day out," says the Dutchman.
"What they do for me and our life is incredible and are a big part of my success and I remind them every day of that.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: Liverpool's Premier League title hopes to be boosted by Man Utd

Liverpool 's hopes of making sure the coronavirus crisis does n't derail their 30-year wait for the title faces being boosted by bitter rivals Manchester United .
Premier League bosses are increasingly likely to be forced to ask top-flight clubs to vote on the options open to them in the summer after health chiefs warned the pandemic will last months rather than weeks .
And one of the scenarios on the table will be to play the current campaign to completion once the COVID-19 has subsided .
A boardroom source at one club expects Prem chairmen and chief executives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own agenda .
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has already called for the rest of the season to be cancelled - with the Hammers embroiled in a relegation fight .
But Liverpool will want to finish the 38-game season after opening up a 25-point advantage at the top of the table with 10 matches left to play .
And United are likely to take a similar stance in the hope that they will secure a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League .
Much will depend on what process UEFA decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season 's two club competitions .
Euro chiefs will hold a video conference on Tuesday in a bid to formulate a strategy for Euro 2020 as well as the Champions League and Europa League .
Premier League clubs will then convene 48 hours later discuss their next response .
Player health , fitness and contract issues have led to suggestions that it will be impossible to re-start the season if the crisis extends beyond May .
According to estimates , at least 60 percent of the UK population will contract the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25-man squad , that means around 300 top-flight footballers will become ill .

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Premier League and English football brought to a halt, Liverpool hope to end their 30-year wait for the title
Liverpool's hopes of making sure the coronavirus crisis doesn't derail their 30-year wait for the title faces being boosted by bitter rivals Manchester United.
Premier League bosses are increasingly likely to be forced to ask top-flight clubs to vote on the options open to them in the summer after health chiefs warned the pandemic will last months rather than weeks.
And one of the scenarios on the table will be to play the current campaign to completion once the COVID-19 has subsided.
A boardroom source at one club expects Prem chairmen and chief executives to opt for the plan that suits their own agenda.
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has already called for the rest of the season to be cancelled - with the Hammers embroiled in a relegation fight.
But Liverpool will want to finish the 38-game season after opening up a 25-point advantage at the top of the table with 10 matches left to play.
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And United are likely to take a similar stance in the hope that they will secure a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League.
Much will depend on what process UEFA decide to follow as they plan for next season's two club competitions.
Euro chiefs will hold a video conference on Tuesday in a bid to formulate a strategy for Euro 2020 as well as the Champions League and Europa League.
Premier League clubs will then convene 48 hours later discuss their next response.
Player health, fitness and contract issues have led to suggestions that it will be impossible to re-start the season if the crisis extends beyond May.
According to estimates, at least 60 percent of the UK population will contract the coronavirus.
With each Premier League club boasting a 25-man squad, that means around 300 top-flight footballers will become ill.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Man Utd medical staff's coronavirus fears laid bare by Europa League assessment

Manchester United ’ s medics were so concerned about the coronavirus outbreak that they even checked the players DURING their Europa League victory in Austria .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s men were given half-time health assessments as the Reds beat LASK 5-0 in Linz on Thursday night .
Medical staff asked players to tell them immediately if they felt unwell – illustrating how concerned the top Premier League clubs were about the spread of COVID-19 as the government refused to announce a suspension of sporting events .
United boss Solskjaer said : “ Our medical staff have been watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-time against LASK , we had the doctors checking on the players .
“ Don ’ t forget , we are part of the general public as well so we have a duty to obey what the authorities and experts decide on.
” Some top clubs were stunned when the Premier League announced on Thursday that games would go ahead as planned this weekend .
That was after prime minister Boris Johnson told the nation that it was not yet time to close stadia doors on fans .
Within hours , Arsenal boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had both tested positive for the virus - prompting a U-turn .
Asked if he would allow his family to attend a football match during the coronavirus crisis , Solskjaer said : “ That ’ s not for me to answer .
“ We just listen to the authorities and the bodies who decide .
`` We just have to go with the decisions that are made .
”

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Manchester United's medical staff checked players at half-time of the behind-closed-doors Europa League win over LASK
Manchester United’s medics were so concerned about the coronavirus outbreak that they even checked the players DURING their Europa League victory in Austria.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were given half-time health assessments as the Reds beat LASK 5-0 in Linz on Thursday night.
Medical staff asked players to tell them immediately if they felt unwell – illustrating how concerned the top Premier League clubs were about the spread of COVID-19 as the government refused to announce a suspension of sporting events.
United boss Solskjaer said: “Our medical staff have been watching the situation minute-to-minute.
“Even at half-time against LASK, we had the doctors checking on the players.
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“Don’t forget, we are part of the general public as well so we have a duty to obey what the authorities and experts decide on.”
Some top clubs were stunned when the Premier League announced on Thursday that games would go ahead as planned this weekend.
That was after prime minister Boris Johnson told the nation that it was not yet time to close stadia doors on fans.
Within hours, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi had both tested positive for the virus - prompting a U-turn.
Asked if he would allow his family to attend a football match during the coronavirus crisis, Solskjaer said: “That’s not for me to answer.
“We just listen to the authorities and the bodies who decide.
"We just have to go with the decisions that are made.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Real Madrid make Liverpool star Sadio Mane aware of summer transfer interest

Real Madrid have made Liverpool ace Sadio Mane their top transfer target this summer .
Mane has been one of the standout stars for the champions elect this season after helping them to Champions League glory last time out .
And his form in the past two campaigns has endeared him even more greatly to Real boss Zinedine Zidane , who is a huge admirer of the Senegalese international .
Zizou wants to take Mane to the Bernabeu and it is understood that his representatives have been made aware of the Spaniards ’ interest .
Los Blancos are confident he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid for a new challenge and they plan to make a move to land him when the transfer window opens .
Mane still has three years to run on his contract at Anfield and it would take a whopping offer for Liverpool to even contemplate selling him .
But their is a belief in Madrid that a fee in the region of £130million to £140m would give them plenty to consider .
Mane , 27 , has scored 14 goals in the Premier League once more this season , having taken a share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was hailed by ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand this week , with the former Manchester United man stating he would least like to play against Mane of the Reds ' front trio .
“ Mane ’ s been phenomenal .
He ’ s the guy that normally scores first .
“ Out of the three strikers Liverpool have , he ’ s the one I would least like to play against .
“ Listen , they ’ re all great players but there ’ s just something different about him for me that @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Mane has shone once again for Liverpool this season, and Zinedine Zidane - wanting to add to the right side of his attack - is a strong admirer of the Senegalese forward
Real Madrid have made Liverpool ace Sadio Mane their top transfer target this summer.
Mane has been one of the standout stars for the champions elect this season after helping them to Champions League glory last time out.
And his form in the past two campaigns has endeared him even more greatly to Real boss Zinedine Zidane, who is a huge admirer of the Senegalese international.
Zizou wants to take Mane to the Bernabeu and it is understood that his representatives have been made aware of the Spaniards’ interest.
Los Blancos are confident he can be tempted by a move to Madrid for a new challenge and they plan to make a move to land him when the transfer window opens.
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Mane still has three years to run on his contract at Anfield and it would take a whopping offer for Liverpool to even contemplate selling him.
But their is a belief in Madrid that a fee in the region of £130million to £140m would give them plenty to consider.
Mane, 27, has scored 14 goals in the Premier League once more this season, having taken a share of the golden boot last term.
He was hailed by ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand this week, with the former Manchester United man stating he would least like to play against Mane of the Reds' front trio.
“Mane’s been phenomenal. He’s the guy that normally scores first.
“Out of the three strikers Liverpool have, he’s the one I would least like to play against.
“He’s unpredictable, he’s sharp, he’s quick, he’s direct, clinical.
“Listen, they’re all great players but there’s just something different about him for me that I really, really love.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Wayne Rooney lifts lid on Sir Alex Ferguson's most common Man Utd team-talk

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is considered one of the greatest managers of all-time .
The Scot inspired the Red Devils to an unprecedented spell of success including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League wins during his historic reign .
Many of his triumphs were driven by inspirational team-talks - but club record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has revealed how he often kept things simple .
Having put together many sides filled with remarkable levels of talent , Rooney has lifted the lid on how his message was often as straight forward as telling his team they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prove it on the pitch .
Writing in his Sunday Times column , Rooney revealed : `` He was incredible .
It was n't complicated .
`` The big thing was he had trust in people .
He trusted his coaches to put sessions on , he trusted his players .
`` People always ask how were his team talks - a lot of his team talks were just , 'You 11 are better than them .
Go win the game . '
'' Rooney also compared the managers he spent time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love to mix several aspects of Louis Van Gaal , Ferguson and Jose Mourinho to become the perfect manager .
`` ( Louis ) Van Gaal 's preparation , Fergie 's man-management , ( Jose ) Mourinho 's stubbornness - I think sometimes you need that , '' he said .
Rooney recently discussed Ferguson 's role in the dressing room and how he would take a different role with different players .
`` He would have a go at me for dribbling , '' Rooney said .
`` I very rarely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit more then ... but ( with ) Nani , it would just maybe trigger something in ( his ) head , thinking , 'Oh maybe I should n't dribble as much ' .
`` He knew how to get that message across without being ... without losing it .
If he spoke to Nani the way he spoke to me , he 'd break down in tears .
He would n't be able to go back out ! ''

Sir Alex Ferguson often kept things simple with one go-to team-talk at Man Utd, club record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has revealed
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is considered one of the greatest managers of all-time.
The Scot inspired the Red Devils to an unprecedented spell of success including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League wins during his historic reign.
Many of his triumphs were driven by inspirational team-talks - but club record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has revealed how he often kept things simple.
Having put together many sides filled with remarkable levels of talent, Rooney has lifted the lid on how his message was often as straight forward as telling his team they were better than the opposition and urging them to prove it on the pitch.
Image: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty) John Peters/Man Utd via Getty)
Writing in his Sunday Times column, Rooney revealed: "He was incredible. It wasn't complicated.
"The big thing was he had trust in people. He trusted his coaches to put sessions on, he trusted his players.
"People always ask how were his team talks - a lot of his team talks were just, 'You 11 are better than them. Go win the game.'"
Rooney also compared the managers he spent time with at Manchester United , declaring he would love to mix several aspects of Louis Van Gaal, Ferguson and Jose Mourinho to become the perfect manager.
"(Louis) Van Gaal's preparation, Fergie's man-management, (Jose) Mourinho's stubbornness - I think sometimes you need that," he said.
Image: PA Wire) PA Wire)
Rooney recently discussed Ferguson's role in the dressing room and how he would take a different role with different players.
"He would have a go at me for dribbling," Rooney said. "I very rarely dribble... well, I dribbled a bit more then... but (with) Nani, it would just maybe trigger something in (his) head, thinking, 'Oh maybe I shouldn't dribble as much'.
"He knew how to get that message across without being... without losing it. If he spoke to Nani the way he spoke to me, he'd break down in tears. He wouldn't be able to go back out!"


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus crisis parents plead with PM 'do not gamble with lives of our kids'

Desperately worried parents of babies and children with heart problems tonight begged Boris Johnson : “ Don ’ t gamble with our kids ’ lives.
” The families of youngsters whose immunity has been weakened by a transplant or other vital operations are terrified they could be “ sacrificed ” by a “ Russian roulette ” government approach to coronavirus .
They are furious the Prime Minister has approved the “ herd immunity ” approach , which could lead to huge numbers of people being infected .
And they say they urgently need clear official guidance for their kids ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Chanel , five , is Britain ’ s youngest heart transplant patient , said : “ Our children have fought so hard through more than most can imagine .
We don ’ t want them to become another statistic.
” And Claire Robinson , of Stockton- on-Tees , has a six-year-old son Riley who suffers from complex heart problems and has a compromised immune system .
But when Claire removed his siblings from school to try to protect him , she was threatened with a fine .
Fearful Sophie Mansuy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a heart and kidney transplant , and is on medication for his immune system .
She is self-isolating with Frankie and her two-year-old Freddie , and has “ cried with fear ” since the outbreak .
Sophie , 27 , said : “ My little boy has not fought through five major open-heart surgeries , a heart transplant and two-and-a-half years of haemodialysis and a kidney transplant to die from coronavirus.
” Jessica Barker , of Sutton Coldfield , West Midlands , whose four-year-old daughter Maisie was born with half a heart , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be catastrophic for my daughter .
“ We don ’ t know enough about this strain of the virus to take this risk .
Boris Johnson is playing Russian roulette with lives and almost treating people with underlying medical problems as disposable .
By deciding on herd immunity , Boris has accepted that so many people will die and the question is who they will be .
Their calls come after it emerged a child born to a mother suffering from Covid-19 at North Middlesex Hospital had tested positive for the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Vulnerable groups are at greater risk of the virus being more serious but there is no specific advice .
“ People should wash their hands more often , steer clear of anyone with symptoms and take self-isolation seriously.
” Children are not officially deemed “ at risk ” , but other countries in Europe have decided to close schools .
British Government advisers have defended keeping schools here open because a shutdown could force many NHS staff to stay at home .
Professor Robert Dingwall , one of the experts advising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause more harm than good .
He said : “ If you do this , you strangle the economy and people will lose jobs , income which could cause permanent damage and lead to a situation where we do not have the wealth to pay for the health and public services that we depend on for life.
” The virus has hit the UK at a time of acute NHS staffing shortages , and now it has emerged that protective masks and suits are being rationed .
The GMB union said one ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suits available , meaning larger paramedics were being forced to go without .
They warned those battling on the front line of the virus outbreak were being put in harm ’ s way .
Elsewhere , hospital bosses have been accused of lax disease controls after a porter continued working for two days after transporting a dead virus victim while not wearing protective gear .
GMB National Secretary said NHS and care workers were being “ desperately let down ” .
She said : “ They are trying to save lives , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal protection equipment is making a hard situation impossible .
“ Ten years of Conservative cuts and privatisation make it seem like we are at the peak of the crisis , when it ’ s only just beginning .
“ If we want our NHS to be able to deal with this , not only do we need more money , we need mass testing of all health workers and a boost to their pay allowances as they are increasingly working unsociable hours .
Care workers – along with all workers – need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate .
Otherwise things are going to get out of control.
” The NHS is struggling to find enough beds to treat patients and isolate them within hospitals .
An NHS source admitted they were under unprecedented pressure .
NHS England said : “ As coronavirus expands , routine services will come under pressure but the NHS will flex its response in line with well-established escalation plans and balanced judgements will always be taken.
” Yesterday the World Health Organisation raised questions over whether the UK was right to pursue a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris said scientists do not know enough about the virus to say whether “ theories ” around people becoming immune to it are correct .
A GP based in the South East described the advice from the Chief Medical Officer as confusing and unhelpful .
He said : “ GPs are basically being left to their own devices .
What the Government needs to be doing now is telling those people at risk to self-isolate .
I support the idea of herd immunisation but that is not the right advice for older people.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be encouraged to self-isolate for four months .
Other experts insisted the UK could contain the virus .
Professor Hugh Pennington , a leading public health experts , said : “ People have said we are moving inexorably towards an Italian situation .
I still think we have a 50/50 chance of being less than that .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Alan Selby, Grace Macaskill )

Coronavirus: ALl you need to know about self isolation
Coronavirus: ALl you need to know about self isolation
EXCLUSIVE: Parents of kids whose immunity has been weakened are terrified they could be “sacrificed” by a “Russian roulette” government approach to the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus crisis parents plead with PM 'do not gamble with lives of our kids'
Desperately worried parents of babies and children with heart problems tonight begged Boris Johnson : “Don’t gamble with our kids’ lives.”
The families of youngsters whose immunity has been weakened by a transplant or other vital operations are terrified they could be “sacrificed” by a “Russian roulette” government approach to coronavirus.
They are furious the Prime Minister has approved the “herd immunity” approach, which could lead to huge numbers of people being infected.
And they say they urgently need clear official guidance for their kids’ life-or-death situations.
Fay Murrish, whose daughter Chanel, five, is Britain’s youngest open heart surgery patient, said: “Our children have fought so hard through more than most can imagine. We don’t want them to become another statistic.”
Image: Sophie Mansuy) Sophie Mansuy)
And Claire Robinson, of Stockton- on-Tees, has a six-year-old son Riley who suffers from complex heart problems and has a compromised immune system. But when Claire removed his siblings from school to try to protect him, she was threatened with a fine.
Fearful Sophie Mansuy’s son Frankie, five, has had a heart and kidney transplant, and is on medication for his immune system.
She is self-isolating with Frankie and her two-year-old Freddie, and has “cried with fear” since the outbreak.
Sophie, 27, said: “My little boy has not fought through five major open-heart surgeries, a heart transplant and two-and-a-half years of haemodialysis and a kidney transplant to die from coronavirus.”
Image: Claire Robinson) Claire Robinson)
Jessica Barker, of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, whose four-year-old daughter Maisie was born with half a heart, said: “Something like this could be catastrophic for my daughter.
“We don’t know enough about this strain of the virus to take this risk.
Boris Johnson is playing Russian roulette with lives and almost treating people with underlying medical problems as disposable.
By deciding on herd immunity, Boris has accepted that so many people will die and the question is who they will be.
“It’s survival of the fittest.”
Their calls come after it emerged a child born to a mother suffering from Covid-19 at North Middlesex Hospital had tested positive for the virus.
Image: Steve Bainbridge) Steve Bainbridge)
A Public Health England spokesman said: “Vulnerable groups are at greater risk of the virus being more serious but there is no specific advice.
“People should wash their hands more often, steer clear of anyone with symptoms and take self-isolation seriously.”
Children are not officially deemed “at risk”, but other countries in Europe have decided to close schools.
British Government advisers have defended keeping schools here open because a shutdown could force many NHS staff to stay at home.
Professor Robert Dingwall, one of the experts advising the Government, said widespread school closures could cause more harm than good.
He said: “If you do this, you strangle the economy and people will lose jobs, income which could cause permanent damage and lead to a situation where we do not have the wealth to pay for the health and public services that we depend on for life.”
Image: 10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright) 10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright)
The virus has hit the UK at a time of acute NHS staffing shortages, and now it has emerged that protective masks and suits are being rationed.
The GMB union said one ambulance trust had only small and medium protective suits available, meaning larger paramedics were being forced to go without.
They warned those battling on the front line of the virus outbreak were being put in harm’s way.
Elsewhere, hospital bosses have been accused of lax disease controls after a porter continued working for two days after transporting a dead virus victim while not wearing protective gear.
GMB National Secretary said NHS and care workers were being “desperately let down”.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
She said: “They are trying to save lives, but the lack of beds and not enough personal protection equipment is making a hard situation impossible.
“Ten years of Conservative cuts and privatisation make it seem like we are at the peak of the crisis, when it’s only just beginning.
“If we want our NHS to be able to deal with this, not only do we need more money, we need mass testing of all health workers and a boost to their pay allowances as they are increasingly working unsociable hours. Care workers – along with all workers – need to be guaranteed full pay if forced to self-isolate. Otherwise things are going to get out of control.”
The NHS is struggling to find enough beds to treat patients and isolate them within hospitals.
An NHS source admitted they were under unprecedented pressure. NHS England said: “As coronavirus expands, routine services will come under pressure but the NHS will flex its response in line with well-established escalation plans and balanced judgements will always be taken.”
Yesterday the World Health Organisation raised questions over whether the UK was right to pursue a “herd immunity” strategy.
Spokeswoman Margaret Harris said scientists do not know enough about the virus to say whether “theories” around people becoming immune to it are correct.
A GP based in the South East described the advice from the Chief Medical Officer as confusing and unhelpful. He said: “GPs are basically being left to their own devices. What the Government needs to be doing now is telling those people at risk to self-isolate. I support the idea of herd immunisation but that is not the right advice for older people.”
The Government said tonight that over-70s would be encouraged to self-isolate for four months.
Other experts insisted the UK could contain the virus. Professor Hugh Pennington, a leading public health expert, said: “People have said we are moving inexorably towards an Italian situation. I still think we have a 50/50 chance of being less than that.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Tamara Ecclestone gets into bust-up with blogger as police are called

Police were called to a swanky eaterie when heiress Tamara Ecclestone allegedly let rip at a writer who called her billionaire dad Bernie a “ coffin dodger ” .
A witness claimed the mum of one “ screamed like a banshee ” at society blogger Matthew Steeples over his remarks about ex-Formula One F1 tycoon Bernie , 90 .
A source who witnessed the bust-up at Granger and Co in London ’ s Chelsea , said : “ It was an ugly scene , everyone was looking .
Police turned up , then Tamara and Matthew left.
” Tempers flared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brunch at Granger , where options include £13.50 Ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter .
Steeples told the Sunday Mirror the episode “ was embarrassing ” and said Tamara had looked like Corrie legend Bet Lynch in a leopard skin print top .
He added : “ A load of people carriers turned up outside and her bodyguards were there .
“ She said that I was a disgusting person slagging off her dad Bernie .
One of the managers came out and said ‘ Miss Ecclestone , calm yourself down ’ .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there within three minutes .
“ I think one of the cops was a bit starstruck when they saw Tamara.
” Last night Tamara ’ s spokesman denied any wrongdoing and insisted she would continue visiting the eaterie with family and friends .
He added : “ Following years of upsetting comments which has caused Tamara and her family a great deal of distress , Tamara calmly used the sighting of Matthew Steeples to offer him an opportunity to repeat his keyboard abuse to her face .
“ He did not wish to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away.
” He claimed : “ The whole incident was essentially a waste of police time .
“ Tamara was not even questioned by the police.
” The Met Police said : “ Police were called at 10:45hrs on March 5 following a verbal dispute .
“ No offences apparent ; no further police action in relation to this incident.
” Granger and Co would not comment .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sarah Robertson, mirror Administrator)

EXCLUSIVE: Tamara Ecclestone saw red when she crossed paths with Matthew Steeples - who had formerly described her dad Bernie as a 'coffin dodger'
Tamara Ecclestone gets into bust-up with blogger as police are called
Police were called to a swanky eaterie when heiress Tamara Ecclestone allegedly let rip at a writer who called her billionaire dad Bernie a “coffin dodger”.
A witness claimed the mum of one “screamed like a banshee” at society blogger Matthew Steeples over his remarks about ex-Formula One F1 tycoon Bernie, 90.
A source who witnessed the bust-up at Granger and Co in London’s Chelsea, said: “It was an ugly scene, everyone was looking. Police turned up, then Tamara and Matthew left.”
Tempers flared after 35-year-old Tamara hosted a mums’ brunch at Granger, where options include £13.50 Ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Steeples told the Sunday Mirror the episode “was embarrassing” and said Tamara had looked like Corrie legend Bet Lynch in a leopard skin print top.
He added: “A load of people carriers turned up outside and her bodyguards were there.
“She said that I was a disgusting person slagging off her dad Bernie. One of the managers came out and said ‘Miss Ecclestone, calm yourself down’.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“I called the police and they were there within three minutes.
“I think one of the cops was a bit starstruck when they saw Tamara.”
Last night Tamara’s spokesman denied any wrongdoing and insisted she would continue visiting the eaterie with family and friends.
Image: Alamy) Alamy)
He added: “Following years of upsetting comments which has caused Tamara and her family a great deal of distress, Tamara calmly used the sighting of Matthew Steeples to offer him an opportunity to repeat his keyboard abuse to her face.
“He did not wish to do so and so Tamara calmly walked away.”
Image: PA) PA)
He claimed: “The whole incident was essentially a waste of police time.
“Tamara was not even questioned by the police.”
The Met Police said: “Police were called at 10:45hrs on March 5 following a verbal dispute.
“No offences apparent; no further police action in relation to this incident.”
Granger and Co would not comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Teacher secretly filmed young boys in the showers at three different schools

Schoolteacher Jeremy Fow was in prison today after a judge heard how he used his position at private schools to film naked boys in the showers .
The 53-year-old , who no longer is employed , recorded the young pupils as they used the showers at three different schools where he worked as far back as 2008 .
He was arrested by police after an investigation was launched in 2018 following the disclosure of information about him .
Detectives found videos and still pictures of the undressed boys on his personal devices .
Fow was starting a three-year jail sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lengthy investigation by Sussex Police .
A spokesman said : `` A teacher who took advantage of his role to covertly video young boys at private schools in West Sussex , Wiltshire and Worcestershire , as well as possessing indecent images of children , has now been sent to prison following an investigation by Sussex Police detectives .
`` Jeremy Fow , aged 53 years and unemployed , of Harrogate Road , Moortown , Leeds , was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Hove Crown Court having pleaded guilty to a total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children in showers at three private schools and making indecent images of children .
`` He admitted five offences of voyeurism , four offences of taking indecent images of children and one offence of making indecent images of children , '' said the spokesman .
`` Two offences of possessing indecent images and one of voyeurism related to videos taken by Fow of boys in changing rooms at Sandroyd School in Wiltshire where he was working in 2008 .
`` Two offences of taking indecent images of children , one offence of making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of voyeurism related to videos of boys in changing rooms and bedrooms that Fow took at Windlesham House School in West Sussex when he was working there in 2013 .
`` Two of the voyeurism offences took place at a summer school where Fow was working in Worcestershire in July 2014 , relating to a boy under 13 years at the time .
`` Fow will be a registered sex offender for life and was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order ( SHPO ) to last until further court order , severely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
`` The sentencing follows an investigation by detectives from the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit which began when allegations against Fow were reported for the first time in 2018 . ''
Detective Constable Andy Roe of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said : `` In 2018 we received information that Fow may have been engaging in offences involving indecency .
When we searched his address a hard drive and a mobile phone were seized for digital forensic examination .
`` On the phone were found two videos and on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and seven videos .
`` It became clear that for many years Fow had been covertly videoing young boys for his own sexual gratification .
Not only did the boys not realise this , on some of the recordings can be heard some of their voices , sometimes talking to Fow , totally unaware of what he was doing .
`` However he has now been brought to justice and his opportunity to abuse his position in this way has now been brought to an end . ''

Jeremy Fow, 53, has been jailed for three years for indecent images and voyeurism offences following a lengthy police investigation
Teacher secretly filmed young boys in the showers at three different schools
Schoolteacher Jeremy Fow was in prison today after a judge heard how he used his position at private schools to film naked boys in the showers.
The 53-year-old, who no longer is employed, recorded the young pupils as they used the showers at three different schools where he worked as far back as 2008.
He was arrested by police after an investigation was launched in 2018 following the disclosure of information about him.
Detectives found videos and still pictures of the undressed boys on his personal devices.
Fow was starting a three-year jail sentence for indecent images and voyeurism offences following a lengthy investigation by Sussex Police.
A spokesman said: "A teacher who took advantage of his role to covertly video young boys at private schools in West Sussex, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, as well as possessing indecent images of children, has now been sent to prison following an investigation by Sussex Police detectives.
"Jeremy Fow, aged 53 years and unemployed, of Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Hove Crown Court having pleaded guilty to a total of 10 sexual offences, of filming children in showers at three private schools and making indecent images of children.
"He admitted five offences of voyeurism, four offences of taking indecent images of children and one offence of making indecent images of children," said the spokesman.
"Two offences of possessing indecent images and one of voyeurism related to videos taken by Fow of boys in changing rooms at Sandroyd School in Wiltshire where he was working in 2008.
"Two offences of taking indecent images of children, one offence of making indecent images of children and two offences of voyeurism related to videos of boys in changing rooms and bedrooms that Fow took at Windlesham House School in West Sussex when he was working there in 2013.
Image: Google maps) Google maps)
"Two of the voyeurism offences took place at a summer school where Fow was working in Worcestershire in July 2014, relating to a boy under 13 years at the time.
"Fow will be a registered sex offender for life and was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) to last until further court order, severely restricting his access to digital devices and children.
"The sentencing follows an investigation by detectives from the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit which began when allegations against Fow were reported for the first time in 2018."
Detective Constable Andy Roe of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said: "In 2018 we received information that Fow may have been engaging in offences involving indecency. When we searched his address a hard drive and a mobile phone were seized for digital forensic examination.
"On the phone were found two videos and on the hard drive there were 39 still images and seven videos.
"It became clear that for many years Fow had been covertly videoing young boys for his own sexual gratification.
Not only did the boys not realise this, on some of the recordings can be heard some of their voices, sometimes talking to Fow, totally unaware of what he was doing.
"However he has now been brought to justice and his opportunity to abuse his position in this way has now been brought to an end."


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: More than 600 Brits stranded on Caribbean cruise ship amid outbreak onboard

More than 600 British tourists are stranded on a cruise liner which was denied entry to the Bahamas after a coronavirus outbreak .
The Braemar has been unable to dock after five of its passengers tested positive for COVID-19 .
The ship 's 682 passengers , many of whom are elderly , and 381 crew are now anchored 25 miles off coast of the Caribbean island .
The Foreign Office says it is working 'urgently ' to get Brits home , and is negotiating with other countries in the region in the hope they will be allowed to disembark .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is operated by Fred Olsen , could be forced to make a nightmare 10-day journey across the Atlantic back to the UK , the Mail on Sunday reports .
Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak One of the holidaymakers on board is Steve Dale , 68 , from Stansted , Essex and his wife Lynda , 62 .
He says that although most passengers are showing a 'stiff upper lip ' , communication with families back home is becoming more difficult .
`` We are worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to get home , '' he said .
`` It is getting more and more difficult to keep in touch with families because for some reason they have limited the wi-fi .
The captain said yesterday , 'If necessary I will sail to Southampton ' . ''
Essential supplies including food , fuel and medical items are being delivered by helicopter .
Helen Littlewood , 39 , from Norfolk , says she is 'terrified ' for her mother , who is also a passenger and is 74 , and suffers from high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and asthma .
She said : `` I am absolutely terrified that they might have to sail across the Atlantic .
No one has told us medically how they would cope if more people get sick .
What happens if the doctor gets sick ?
What happens if the captain gets sick ? ''
An 85-year-old British woman was the ship 's first passenger to be diagnosed with coronavirus last Sunday , when the Braemar docked in Cartagena , Colombia .
She was allowed to disembark but when the liner next docked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were diagnosed with the potentially deadly flu-like virus .
It had been due to arrive at its final stop in Barbados on Thursday , but was refused entry .
It then sailed to Freetown , Barbados , from where it was also blocked .
The ship was also refused entry to port at the end of its previous cruise , a 14-day sail around the Eastern Caribbean , after eight people on board were said to be suffering 'flu-like symptoms ' .
It was eventually allowed to dock at St Maarten .
Fred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the present cruise , no passengers had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and that it has vetted their medical and travel history .

682 holidaymakers are stranded on the Braemar cruise liner, 25 miles off the coast of the Bahamas, after five passengers tested positive for COVID-19
More than 600 British tourists are stranded on a cruise liner which was denied entry to the Bahamas after a coronavirus outbreak.
The Braemar has been unable to dock after five of its passengers tested positive for COVID-19.
The ship's 682 passengers, many of whom are elderly, and 381 crew are now anchored 25 miles off coast of the Caribbean island.
The Foreign Office says it is working 'urgently' to get Brits home, and is negotiating with other countries in the region in the hope they will be allowed to disembark.
But if unsuccessful, the British ship, which is operated by Fred Olsen, could be forced to make a nightmare 10-day journey across the Atlantic back to the UK, the Mail on Sunday reports.
Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
One of the holidaymakers on board is Steve Dale, 68, from Stansted, Essex and his wife Lynda, 62.
He says that although most passengers are showing a 'stiff upper lip', communication with families back home is becoming more difficult.
"We are worried about what is happening and when we are going to get home," he said.
"It is getting more and more difficult to keep in touch with families because for some reason they have limited the wi-fi. The captain said yesterday, 'If necessary I will sail to Southampton'."
Essential supplies including food, fuel and medical items are being delivered by helicopter.
Image: Port Authority of Jamaica) Port Authority of Jamaica)
Helen Littlewood, 39, from Norfolk, says she is 'terrified' for her mother, who is also a passenger and is 74, and suffers from high blood pressure , respiratory problems, bronchitis and asthma.
She said: "I am absolutely terrified that they might have to sail across the Atlantic. No one has told us medically how they would cope if more people get sick. What happens if the doctor gets sick? What happens if the captain gets sick?"
An 85-year-old British woman was the ship's first passenger to be diagnosed with coronavirus last Sunday, when the Braemar docked in Cartagena, Colombia.
She was allowed to disembark but when the liner next docked in Willemsted, Curacao, another five people were diagnosed with the potentially deadly flu-like virus.
It had been due to arrive at its final stop in Barbados on Thursday, but was refused entry.
It then sailed to Freetown, Barbados, from where it was also blocked.
The ship was also refused entry to port at the end of its previous cruise, a 14-day sail around the Eastern Caribbean, after eight people on board were said to be suffering 'flu-like symptoms'.
It was eventually allowed to dock at St Maarten.
Fred Olsen has said that at the start of the present cruise, no passengers had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and that it has vetted their medical and travel history.