thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Jonathan Ross defends JK Rowling after she's slammed for 'transphobic' tweets

Jonathan Ross has fiercely defended Harry Potter author JK Rowling - who is on the receiving end of backlash over a string of `` transphobic '' tweets .
The 54-year-old famous writer has been slammed after she reacted to an article that referred to `` people who menstruate '' and proceeded to ask why it did n't specifically address women .
Her comment sparked an immediate backlash , with many declaring Rowling was being transphobic and that gender is different to what is assigned at birth for transgender people .
Meanwhile , Jonathan , 59 , jumped in on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid the furious Twitter storm , writing : `` @ jk_rowling is both right and magnificent .
`` For those accusing her of transphobia , please read what she wrote .
She clearly is not . ''
But his comment also sparked another row with fans , with one raging : `` Not sure a white cis , straight man would know more about what qualifies transphobia than trans people . ''
Another penned : `` Sorry Jonathan but this is categorically wrong , '' as he stood his ground and replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can have different opinions . ''
`` What do you know about transphobia ?
You have no right to judge what is transphobic , '' a third commented .
It comes after Rowling responded to an article titled `` Opinion : Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate . ''
`` 'People who menstruate . '
I 'm sure there used to be a word for those people .
Someone help me out .
Wumben ?
Wimpund ?
Woomud ? ''
she wrote , making her opinions known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrities including Jameela Jamil and Sarah Paulson .
Following the backlash , JK followed up her tweet with : `` If sex is n't real , there 's no same-sex attraction .
If sex is n't real , the lived reality of women globally is erased .
`` I know and love trans people , but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives .
It is n't hate to speak the truth . ''
She added : `` The idea that women like me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for decades , feeling kinship because they 're vulnerable in the same way as women - ie , to male violence - `` hate '' trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense .
`` I respect every trans person 's right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them .
`` I 'd march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans .
`` At the same time , my life has been shaped by being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hateful to say so . ''
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Jonathan Ross jumped to Harry Potter author JK Rowling's defence after she ignited a furious Twitter war over the weekend
Jonathan Ross has fiercely defended Harry Potter author JK Rowling - who is on the receiving end of backlash over a string of "transphobic" tweets.
The 54-year-old famous writer has been slammed after she reacted to an article that referred to "people who menstruate" and proceeded to ask why it didn't specifically address women.
Her comment sparked an immediate backlash, with many declaring Rowling was being transphobic and that gender is different to what is assigned at birth for transgender people.
Meanwhile, Jonathan, 59, jumped in on Sunday night as he backed up the author amid the furious Twitter storm, writing: "@jk_rowling is both right and magnificent.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"For those accusing her of transphobia, please read what she wrote. She clearly is not."
But his comment also sparked another row with fans, with one raging: "Not sure a white cis, straight man would know more about what qualifies transphobia than trans people."
Another penned: "Sorry Jonathan but this is categorically wrong," as he stood his ground and replied: "No need to be sorry. We can have different opinions."
"What do you know about transphobia? You have no right to judge what is transphobic," a third commented.
It comes after Rowling responded to an article titled "Opinion: Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"'People who menstruate.' I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?" she wrote, making her opinions known.
The author was criticised by LGBTQ celebrities including Jameela Jamil and Sarah Paulson.
Following the backlash, JK followed up her tweet with: "If sex isn't real, there's no same-sex attraction. If sex isn't real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn't hate to speak the truth."
She added: "The idea that women like me, who've been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they're vulnerable in the same way as women - ie, to male violence - "hate" trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense.
"I respect every trans person's right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them.
"I'd march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans.
"At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it's hateful to say so."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Kevin Maguire: Boris Johnson's rivals will have last laugh over joker PM

Playing tennis in the grounds of the US ambassador ’ s London home and jogging in the walled gardens of Buckingham and Lambeth Palaces is Boris Johnson back at work .
No Prime Minister in Britain ’ s modern history has loved the perks and status more than actually doing the job as much as this joker .
Not even chillaxing David Cameron .
Theresa May , Gordon Brown , Tony Blair , John Major , Margaret Thatcher , Harold Wilson and even sailor Ted Heath put in the graft .
Johnson , MIA in a grace-and-favour mansion sorting out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial start of the coronavirus pandemic , is a part-time PM and full-time liability .
Downing Street denies he requires afternoon naps lasting two or three hours after suffering Covid-19 yet it is increasingly obvious to a growing number of Ministers , Tory MPs and voters that he is out of his depth .
Behind the slipped mask of Boosterism fakery that enabled him to laugh his way to the top is seen the puffy face of a lazy , incompetent , cynical liar .
Six months after a Tory general election victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six months to go to the next , the question is how many extra tens of thousands will die before Johnson is ousted by his own party ’ s MPs .
Opinion polls reflect a dramatically swerving public temper although it must be acknowledged the Tories retain a slim lead over Labour and Johnson is still marginally preferred as PM to Keir Starmer .
Confidence in his Government ’ s handling of the emergency , however , is over along with personal sympathy for a Prime Minister who was lucky to emerge from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell me Chancellor Rishi Sunak and a former Health Secretary beaten by Johnson to the Tory leadership , Jeremy Hunt , are on manoeuvres and fancy their chances .
When millions losing zombie jobs kept alive only by state subsidies are wage-less and out of work , political capital misspent by a shrivelling PM defending Dominic Cummings will prove foolishly profligate .
Europe ’ s highest death count , with more perishing in a single day than the European Union ’ s 27 members combined , is a shameful record .
But babbling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his achievements is the delirious boast of a fool pretending to be happy he rescued a pair of pyjamas from a blaze which left his home a smouldering ruin .
He isn ’ t going to change but the shift in public mood may prompt Tory MPs to change who is PM again .
Disloyalty and survival are two values which serve well a party in power most of the past 120 years .
If Johnson really knows his history , the PM will be aware he might be playing tennis on borrowed @ @

No Prime Minister in Britain’s modern history has loved the perks and status more than actually doing the job as much as this joker. Not even chillaxing David Cameron
Kevin Maguire: Boris Johnson's rivals will have last laugh over joker PM
Playing tennis in the grounds of the US ambassador’s London home and jogging in the walled gardens of Buckingham and Lambeth Palaces is Boris Johnson back at work.
No Prime Minister in Britain’s modern history has loved the perks and status more than actually doing the job as much as this joker. Not even chillaxing David Cameron.
Theresa May, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, John Major, Margaret Thatcher, Harold Wilson and even sailor Ted Heath put in the graft.
Johnson, MIA in a grace-and-favour mansion sorting out fatherhood, divorce and nuptials at the crucial start of the coronavirus pandemic, is a part-time PM and full-time liability.
Downing Street denies he requires afternoon naps lasting two or three hours after suffering Covid-19 yet it is increasingly obvious to a growing number of Ministers, Tory MPs and voters that he is out of his depth.
Behind the slipped mask of Boosterism fakery that enabled him to laugh his way to the top is seen the puffy face of a lazy, incompetent, cynical liar.
Six months after a Tory general election victory, with potentially another four years and six months to go to the next, the question is how many extra tens of thousands will die before Johnson is ousted by his own party’s MPs.
Opinion polls reflect a dramatically swerving public temper although it must be acknowledged the Tories retain a slim lead over Labour and Johnson is still marginally preferred as PM to Keir Starmer.
Confidence in his Government’s handling of the emergency, however, is over along with personal sympathy for a Prime Minister who was lucky to emerge from intensive care.
Two reliable Westminster sources tell me Chancellor Rishi Sunak and a former Health Secretary beaten by Johnson to the Tory leadership, Jeremy Hunt, are on manoeuvres and fancy their chances.
When millions losing zombie jobs kept alive only by state subsidies are wage-less and out of work, political capital misspent by a shrivelling PM defending Dominic Cummings will prove foolishly profligate.
Europe’s highest death count, with more perishing in a single day than the European Union’s 27 members combined, is a shameful record.
But babbling Johnson announcing he’s proud of his achievements is the delirious boast of a fool pretending to be happy he rescued a pair of pyjamas from a blaze which left his home a smouldering ruin.
He isn’t going to change but the shift in public mood may prompt Tory MPs to change who is PM again.
Disloyalty and survival are two values which serve well a party in power most of the past 120 years.
If Johnson really knows his history, the PM will be aware he might be playing tennis on borrowed time.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Chloe Ferry debuts new brunette locks as she strips down to thong bikini

Chloe Ferry has surprised her fans with a massive hair switch-up while in lockdown - with some claiming she looks like Ariana Grande .
The 24-year-old reality star has completely changed her appearance once again as she took snaps for her new swim wear line .
The Geordie Shore OG took to her Instagram on Sunday to show off her brand new wig and sleek hairstyle as she went back to the darker side .
In typical Chloe style , she slipped into a tiny thong-clad bikini to show off her best assets in the hair transformation snap .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U , Next songstress Ariana , 26 , as Chloe racked up lots of compliments .
She looked incredibly bronzed as she flaunted her impossibly-tiny waist and slender physique after shedding two stone in lockdown .
The telly personality hugged her arms as she showed off her sculpted cheekbones and jaw structure .
One fan gushed : `` You look like Ariana Grande like this . ''
While another complimented : `` Omg .
You look very beautiful with the brown hair [ heart eye emoji ] '' And a third shared : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She brought in over 50,000 likes on the daring snap , as she flogged her new swimwear brand Ferry Body .
Earlier this morning , Chloe was wearing the same bikini with wavy mermaid blonde hair , as she switched between wigs for a photoshoot in her new gear .
A video of the star showed her twirling around in the thong-clad bikini , showing off her incredibly peachy bum which she has been working on in lockdown .
She was posing to music in the background as she smiled and walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she was `` shining '' as she looked amazing .
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Chloe Ferry looks unreal with brunette locks as she poses in black lingerie
Chloe Ferry looks unreal with brunette locks as she poses in black lingerie
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Chloe Ferry, 24, transformed to the darker side as she posed in a thong-clad bikini for her new swimwear brand
Chloe Ferry debuts new brunette locks as she strips down to thong bikini
Chloe Ferry has surprised her fans with a massive hair switch-up while in lockdown - with some claiming she looks like Ariana Grande.
The 24-year-old reality star has completely changed her appearance once again as she took snaps for her new swim wear line.
The Geordie Shore OG took to her Instagram on Sunday to show off her brand new wig and sleek hairstyle as she went back to the darker side.
In typical Chloe style, she slipped into a tiny thong-clad bikini to show off her best assets in the hair transformation snap.
The new hair even reminded fans of Thank U, Next songstress Ariana, 26, as Chloe racked up lots of compliments.
Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram)
She looked incredibly bronzed as she flaunted her impossibly-tiny waist and slender physique after shedding two stone in lockdown.
The telly personality hugged her arms as she showed off her sculpted cheekbones and jaw structure.
Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram)
One fan gushed: "You look like Ariana Grande like this."
While another complimented: "Omg. You look very beautiful with the brown hair [heart eye emoji]"
And a third shared: "Loveee the brunette hair chlo."
Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram) Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram)
She brought in over 50,000 likes on the daring snap, as she flogged her new swimwear brand Ferry Body.
Earlier this morning, Chloe was wearing the same bikini with wavy mermaid blonde hair, as she switched between wigs for a photoshoot in her new gear.
A video of the star showed her twirling around in the thong-clad bikini, showing off her incredibly peachy bum which she has been working on in lockdown.
She was posing to music in the background as she smiled and walked towards the camera.
Chloe's fans said she was "shining" as she looked amazing.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Hollywood studios plan to use bizarre method to create sex scenes amid pandemic

Various Hollywood film studios have reportedly come up with an odd way to create sex scenes amid the coronavirus pandemic - through CGI .
As filming is set to resume on sets , a list of new rules could see actors and staff given lessons on hand washing and tested daily .
In a 22-page file from the film editors ' trade association seen by The Sun , film studios have been issued guidelines ahead of their return to work .
It suggests that `` close contact moments '' should be `` either rewritten of CGI fixes them '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the go ahead to restart from June 12 from the Californian governor 's office .
Backstage crew have also been told that they should wear visors and masks as live audiences continue to be banned from TV shows .
Other ideas also include having medical `` coronavirus compliance officers '' available and holding auditions behind plexiglass .
Film sets shut down in March , meaning that production has been on hold since then .
Meanwhile in the UK , Strictly bosses have been coming up with plans for filming to go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to book celebrities without young children so that they will be able to stay away from home for a longer period of time .
This comes as it is also rumoured that this year 's series will include an all-female couple for the first time in its 15 year-history .
A source told the paper that bosses have a number of plans depending on the coronavirus risk level when the programme begins filming .
They revealed that one measure being looked at includes booking celebrities without young children .

As filming is set to resume on sets, a list of new rules could see actors and staff given lessons on hand washing and tested daily
Various Hollywood film studios have reportedly come up with an odd way to create sex scenes amid the coronavirus pandemic - through CGI.
As filming is set to resume on sets, a list of new rules could see actors and staff given lessons on hand washing and tested daily.
In a 22-page file from the film editors' trade association seen by The Sun, film studios have been issued guidelines ahead of their return to work.
It suggests that "close contact moments" should be "either rewritten of CGI fixes them".
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This comes after Hollywood film production was given the go ahead to restart from June 12 from the Californian governor's office.
Backstage crew have also been told that they should wear visors and masks as live audiences continue to be banned from TV shows.
Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF) Getty Images/Cultura RF)
Other ideas also include having medical "coronavirus compliance officers" available and holding auditions behind plexiglass.
Film sets shut down in March, meaning that production has been on hold since then.
Meanwhile in the UK, Strictly bosses have been coming up with plans for filming to go ahead in the autumn.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Strictly is reportedly planning to book celebrities without young children so that they will be able to stay away from home for a longer period of time.
This comes as it is also rumoured that this year's series will include an all-female couple for the first time in its 15 year-history.
A source told the paper that bosses have a number of plans depending on the coronavirus risk level when the programme begins filming.
They revealed that one measure being looked at includes booking celebrities without young children.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--'Black Lives Matter protests are a compelling and legitimate call for equality'

Mass marches in British cities after the killing in the US of George Floyd is a compelling , legitimate call for equality and an end to discrimination against black and ethnic minorities everywhere .
We must celebrate the fact that the overwhelming majority of the demonstrators are peaceful and condemn the violent , parasitic fringe who use gatherings to attack the police .
The toppling of notorious slave trader Edward Colston ’ s statue in Bristol isn ’ t how he should be removed but , equally , we as a country can not ignore a shameful chapter in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about crowds failing to maintain social distancing are also justified as more people prepare to return to their workplaces , some on overcrowded public transport .
Most folk in Britain are decent and the scar of racism isn ’ t as deep as in the USA .
Yet at the same time , if we ’ re to create better , fairer communities in which we all flourish and prosper we must acknowledge that discrimination exists .
Sacrificing England ’ s North by easing the lockdown too early is Boris Johnson gambling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Merseyside and Greater Manchester voice serious concerns when the Covid-19 R-rate in the North West is above one , which means it ’ s still spreading .
The Prime Minister ’ s secrecy in refusing to release detailed regional and national figures is further evidence of his poor judgment .
Today ’ s airport quarantines smack of a distraction by a PM presiding over mass deaths due , in part , to his incompetence .
Blaring out artificial crowd noises when Premier League football resumes will be an attempt to create big-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means sensitive viewers won ’ t have to give football the red card due to industrial language used by players and managers .

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We must celebrate the fact that the overwhelming majority of the demonstrators are peaceful and condemn the violent, parasitic fringe who use gatherings to attack the police.
Voice of the Mirror: Black Lives Matter protests are a compelling call for equality
Mass marches in British cities after the killing in the US of George Floyd is a compelling, legitimate call for equality and an end to discrimination against black and ethnic minorities everywhere.
We must celebrate the fact that the overwhelming majority of the demonstrators are peaceful and condemn the violent, parasitic fringe who use gatherings to attack the police.
The toppling of notorious slave trader Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol isn’t how he should be removed but, equally, we as a country cannot ignore a shameful chapter in our proud nation’s history.
Concerns about crowds failing to maintain social distancing are also justified as more people prepare to return to their workplaces, some on overcrowded public transport.
Most folk in Britain are decent and the scar of racism isn’t as deep as in the USA.
Yet at the same time, if we’re to create better, fairer communities in which we all flourish and prosper we must acknowledge that discrimination exists.
PM’s gamble
Sacrificing England’s North by easing the lockdown too early is Boris Johnson gambling with people’s lives.
The mayors of Merseyside and Greater Manchester voice serious concerns when the Covid-19 R-rate in the North West is above one, which means it’s still spreading.
The Prime Minister’s secrecy in refusing to release detailed regional and national figures is further evidence of his poor judgment.
Today’s airport quarantines smack of a distraction by a PM presiding over mass deaths due, in part, to his incompetence.
We’re game
Blaring out artificial crowd noises when Premier League football resumes will be an attempt to create big-game atmospheres in empty stadiums.
It also means sensitive viewers won’t have to give football the red card due to industrial language used by players and managers.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Ajax confirm Man Utd are interested in signing Donny van de Beek

Ajax have confirmed Manchester United are interested in signing highly-rated Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek .
Van de Beek is valued at £46million by Ajax , and Manchester United have been scouting the 23-year-old for some time .
Real Madrid were favourites to land the midfielder in this summer 's transfer window , but the global coronavirus pandemic has sparked much financial uncertainty .
Manchester United are now looking to hijack the deal , but remain interested in Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho and Velez prospect Thiago Almada .
Speaking to Dutch outlet NOS , Ajax CEO Van der Sar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek . ''
Manchester United return to Premier League action on June 19 - two days after the season officially restarts .
The Red Devils will take on Tottenham in north London .
`` We 've been looking forward to these games for ages really , '' said United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the return .
`` It does make it feel like 'yes , we 're here soon . '
`` The first game is two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step up the training and get an edge to our game again .
`` Everyone knows that we will have to be at our best , and have to be focused against Tottenham .
We know it 's a big game for everyone .
`` We had Chelsea when we started the league this season so I 'm confident that our players can go into the Tottenham game with that mentality of going there to play a very good game of football . ''
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Real Madrid were favourites to sign Ajax's £46m-rated midfielder Donny van de Beek this summer, but the coronavirus pandemic has sparked much financial uncertainty
Ajax have confirmed Manchester United are interested in signing highly-rated Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Van de Beek is valued at £46million by Ajax, and Manchester United have been scouting the 23-year-old for some time.
Real Madrid were favourites to land the midfielder in this summer's transfer window, but the global coronavirus pandemic has sparked much financial uncertainty.
Manchester United are now looking to hijack the deal, but remain interested in Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho and Velez prospect Thiago Almada.
Speaking to Dutch outlet NOS, Ajax CEO Van der Sar said: "It's clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek."
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Manchester United return to Premier League action on June 19 - two days after the season officially restarts.
The Red Devils will take on Tottenham in north London.
"We've been looking forward to these games for ages really," said United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the return. "It does make it feel like 'yes, we're here soon.'
"The first game is two weeks from today, so we need to step up the training and get an edge to our game again.
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"Everyone knows that we will have to be at our best, and have to be focused against Tottenham. We know it's a big game for everyone.
"We had Chelsea when we started the league this season so I'm confident that our players can go into the Tottenham game with that mentality of going there to play a very good game of football."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Lionel Messi hands Barcelona boost amid injury fears ahead of La Liga return

Lionel Messi has handed a huge boost to Barcelona ahead of their return to La Liga action this weekend .
The Argentine superstar has been struggling with a thigh strain which forced him to sit out training last Friday , leaving him with a race to be fit for the season 's restart .
Barca returned to full training last Monday for the first time in three months ahead of the Spanish season re-starting on June 11 after being halted since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Messi took part in the first two training sessions of the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while the team enjoyed a day off on Thursday .
The Catalans said Messi was expected to return to training in the next few days , meaning he should be available when Barca resume their bid to defend the title away to Real Mallorca on June 13 .
And , much to the delight of Barca fans , the forward was among the first-team starts who were put through their paces on Monday .
Barca , who are targeting a third consecutive Spanish title , lead Real Madrid by two points with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading scoring in La Liga with 19 goals .
Meanwhile , La Liga will use virtual images of stands in television broadcasts with added 'fan audio ' , produced by the makers of the FIFA video game , when it returns to action on Thursday .
Domestic broadcasters in Spain will offer their viewers the choice of a 'natural ' broadcast of games played behind closed doors with no fans but the international audience will receive only the enhanced broadcasts with added audio and graphics .
La Liga said in a statement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will allow matches to be seen in an attractive way that closely resembles how they looked and sounded before the competition was postponed . ''
The stands will be `` virtualised '' and will offer to-scale images of seated fans wearing the home club 's colours .
La Liga collaborated with Norwegian company VIZRT on the technology .
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LIONEL MESSI RETURNS TO TRAINING AS BARCELONA RAMP UP PREP FOR LA LIGA RETURN
LIONEL MESSI RETURNS TO TRAINING AS BARCELONA RAMP UP PREP FOR LA LIGA RETURN
The Argentine superstar has been struggling with a thigh strain which forced him to sit out training last Friday, leaving him with a race to be fit for the season's restart
Lionel Messi has handed a huge boost to Barcelona ahead of their return to La Liga action this weekend.
The Argentine superstar has been struggling with a thigh strain which forced him to sit out training last Friday, leaving him with a race to be fit for the season's restart.
Barca returned to full training last Monday for the first time in three months ahead of the Spanish season re-starting on June 11 after being halted since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Messi took part in the first two training sessions of the week but was absent from Wednesday's session, while the team enjoyed a day off on Thursday.
The Catalans said Messi was expected to return to training in the next few days, meaning he should be available when Barca resume their bid to defend the title away to Real Mallorca on June 13.
And, much to the delight of Barca fans, the forward was among the first-team starts who were put through their paces on Monday.
Barca, who are targeting a third consecutive Spanish title, lead Real Madrid by two points with 11 matches remaining.
Messi is the leading scoring in La Liga with 19 goals.
Meanwhile, La Liga will use virtual images of stands in television broadcasts with added 'fan audio', produced by the makers of the FIFA video game, when it returns to action on Thursday.
Domestic broadcasters in Spain will offer their viewers the choice of a 'natural' broadcast of games played behind closed doors with no fans but the international audience will receive only the enhanced broadcasts with added audio and graphics.
La Liga said in a statement on Sunday that the use of technology "will allow matches to be seen in an attractive way that closely resembles how they looked and sounded before the competition was postponed."
The stands will be "virtualised" and will offer to-scale images of seated fans wearing the home club's colours. La Liga collaborated with Norwegian company VIZRT on the technology.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Whether you can refuse to return to work if you feel it's not safe

Millions of people are heading back to work as part of the Government 's plan to wind down furlough and get the UK back up and running again .
Workers are , where possible , being phased out of the salary scheme , and where staff can not work from home , the Government says they should be encouraged to return to their workplace .
However , with schools adopting a staggered approach and some people , such as those with disabilities and health conditions , still at risk , what does this mean for you ?
We take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , childcare , safety in the office and more below .
Are you worried about returning to work ?
Get in touch : emma.munbodh @ mirror.co.uk Can I refuse to go back to work if it 's not safe ?
As the lockdown restrictions begin to be eased across the UK , more workers are being asked to return to the workplace .
The government has said that employees should only be asked to go back if they can not do their job from home , so if you can , your employer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in to work .
If you do need to go to your workplace , your employer has a responsibility to make sure it 's safe to do so .
`` Employers have a general duty to ensure , as far as reasonably practicable , the health , safety and welfare of all of their employees , '' explains employment lawyer Matt Gingell .
He says if you believe it 's not safe for you to return to work , you have a right to refuse your employer .
`` If an employee refuses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the employee reasonably believing imminent and serious danger and is then dismissed for that reason the employee could , depending on the circumstances , have a claim for unfair dismissal , '' Gingell says .
`` The requirement that the employee has to believe that there is imminent and serious danger , does limit the right . ''
Otherwise , you can not refuse .
`` If someone refuses to attend work without a valid reason , it could result in disciplinary action , '' says Acas .
But you may be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – perhaps you can use holiday or take unpaid leave , or if you have concerns about something like travelling at peak time , they may be willing to accommodate different shifts .
Your employer does not have to agree to this , but it is worth asking .
Acas has more details on your rights around absence from work .
Can I be taken off furlough ?
If your employer places you on furlough , you 'll need to be on it for a minimum of three weeks .
After this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back at work - though this ultimately comes down to whether it 's safe to do so .
If you have underlying health conditions , you may be able to work from home instead .
Likewise , if you have childcare concerns , you may be able to request for an extension , work from home , change your shifts or apply for parental leave instead .
Ultimately , the option you choose is down to your employer .
Can I ask to stay on furlough ?
`` Businesses which are partially reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furlough until the business completely reopens , '' explained Pam Loch , employment lawyer at law firm Loch Associates .
`` However , it is the employer who makes the decision on who to leave on furlough and in making that decision , employers will still have to comply with discrimination and other employment legislation , as well as consider current public health guidance .
`` Providing public health guidance is followed , your employer can notify you that you are required back at work .
`` You can request to remain on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shield or self-isolate , if you refuse to attend work , your employer could treat your refusal as potential misconduct and discipline you .
`` They could do the same if you don ’ t turn up for work as well as treat it as an unauthorised absence and decide not to pay you . ''
Slater and Gordon employment lawyer , Danielle Parson , added : `` Furlough can only be taken in minimum blocks of 3 weeks and any period of furlough should have been agreed between you and your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are close to the end of your furlough and you are worried about returning to work , then you may wish to contact your employer to check whether or not your furlough will be extended or whether or not you will be expected to return to work , so that you are clear about what is expected of you .
`` You should keep a good note of all discussions with your employer and don ’ t be afraid to ask them to confirm their position in writing to you . ''
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyone to stay at home , and you should only be going to work when this absolutely can not be done from home .
You also have to stay two metres away from other people and avoid busy commuting times on public transport where travel is essential .
`` Businesses and employers should all be helping their workforce to comply with this guidance as this is vital to stop the spread of the virus , '' Danielle adds .
`` Many employers have agreed more flexible ways of working , including remote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your employer has a duty of care towards you and to ensure that your health and safety is not put at risk .
`` Many people may be afraid about returning to normal and the risk of catching coronavirus – people who are pregnant , elderly or have underlying health conditions are likely to be higher risk .
For many people a key concern in returning to work will be how they can travel to and from work safely , particularly in crowded city areas where the daily commute may involve standing very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train .
`` If you have particular concerns about returning to work then I suggest you discuss these with your employer , your employer should then listen to your concerns and take steps to address them and to protect you.
`` If you do n't have a health condition but can not return to work due to childcare , you may be able to request unpaid parental leave instead .
Each employee is entitled to up to 18 weeks ' leave for each child and adopted child , up to their 5th birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disability .
The limit on how much parental leave each parent can take a year is four weeks .
You must take parental leave as whole weeks rather than odd days , unless your employer agrees otherwise or your child is disabled .
Eligible employees can request this type of leave to : • None Spend more time with their children/look after them • None Look at new schools • None Spend more time with family , such as visiting grandparents During this period , all of your employment rights will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and your right to return to work .
To qualify , you must : • None Have worked in the organisation for more than a year • None Have `` parental responsibility '' for the child , as defined under the Children Act 1989 • None Be named on the child 's birth certificate or have obtained formal legal parental responsibilities .

Millions of people have been placed on the Government's furlough scheme as coronavirus continues to take its toll on businesses across the country - but what does that mean now lockdown measures have been relaxed?
'Can I refuse to go back to work if I don't think it's safe?' Questions answered
Millions of people are heading back to work as part of the Government's plan to wind down furlough and get the UK back up and running again.
Workers are, where possible, being phased out of the salary scheme, and where staff cannot work from home, the Government says they should be encouraged to return to their workplace.
However, with schools adopting a staggered approach and some people, such as those with disabilities and health conditions, still at risk, what does this mean for you?
We take a closer look at your rights on furlough, childcare, safety in the office and more below.
Are you worried about returning to work? Get in touch: emma.munbodh@mirror.co.uk
Can I refuse to go back to work if it's not safe?
As the lockdown restrictions begin to be eased across the UK, more workers are being asked to return to the workplace.
The government has said that employees should only be asked to go back if they cannot do their job from home, so if you can, your employer should not be asking you to travel in to work.
If you do need to go to your workplace, your employer has a responsibility to make sure it's safe to do so.
"Employers have a general duty to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all of their employees," explains employment lawyer Matt Gingell.
He says if you believe it's not safe for you to return to work, you have a right to refuse your employer.
"If an employee refuses to return to the workplace due to the employee reasonably believing imminent and serious danger and is then dismissed for that reason the employee could, depending on the circumstances, have a claim for unfair dismissal," Gingell says.
"The requirement that the employee has to believe that there is imminent and serious danger, does limit the right."
Otherwise, you cannot refuse. "If someone refuses to attend work without a valid reason, it could result in disciplinary action," says Acas.
But you may be able to make other arrangements with your employer – perhaps you can use holiday or take unpaid leave, or if you have concerns about something like travelling at peak time, they may be willing to accommodate different shifts. Your employer does not have to agree to this, but it is worth asking.
Acas has more details on your rights around absence from work.
Can I be taken off furlough?
Image: Belga/AFP via Getty Images) Belga/AFP via Getty Images)
If your employer places you on furlough, you'll need to be on it for a minimum of three weeks.
After this point, they can request to have you back at work - though this ultimately comes down to whether it's safe to do so.
If you have underlying health conditions, you may be able to work from home instead.
Likewise, if you have childcare concerns, you may be able to request for an extension, work from home, change your shifts or apply for parental leave instead.
Ultimately, the option you choose is down to your employer.
Can I ask to stay on furlough?
Image: Cultura RF) Cultura RF)
"Businesses which are partially reopening may decide to leave some employees on furlough until the business completely reopens," explained Pam Loch, employment lawyer at law firm Loch Associates.
"However, it is the employer who makes the decision on who to leave on furlough and in making that decision, employers will still have to comply with discrimination and other employment legislation, as well as consider current public health guidance.
"Providing public health guidance is followed, your employer can notify you that you are required back at work.
"You can request to remain on furlough but if you are not having to shield or self-isolate, if you refuse to attend work, your employer could treat your refusal as potential misconduct and discipline you.
"They could do the same if you don’t turn up for work as well as treat it as an unauthorised absence and decide not to pay you."
Slater and Gordon employment lawyer, Danielle Parson, added: "Furlough can only be taken in minimum blocks of 3 weeks and any period of furlough should have been agreed between you and your employer in advance.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"If you are close to the end of your furlough and you are worried about returning to work, then you may wish to contact your employer to check whether or not your furlough will be extended or whether or not you will be expected to return to work, so that you are clear about what is expected of you.
"You should keep a good note of all discussions with your employer and don’t be afraid to ask them to confirm their position in writing to you."
At the moment the current Government advice is for everyone to stay at home, and you should only be going to work when this absolutely cannot be done from home.
You also have to stay two metres away from other people and avoid busy commuting times on public transport where travel is essential.
"Businesses and employers should all be helping their workforce to comply with this guidance as this is vital to stop the spread of the virus," Danielle adds.
"Many employers have agreed more flexible ways of working, including remote working to comply with this.
"Your employer has a duty of care towards you and to ensure that your health and safety is not put at risk.
"Many people may be afraid about returning to normal and the risk of catching coronavirus – people who are pregnant, elderly or have underlying health conditions are likely to be higher risk. For many people a key concern in returning to work will be how they can travel to and from work safely, particularly in crowded city areas where the daily commute may involve standing very close to other people on a packed train.
"If you have particular concerns about returning to work then I suggest you discuss these with your employer, your employer should then listen to your concerns and take steps to address them and to protect you. "
Parental leave explained
If you don't have a health condition but cannot return to work due to childcare, you may be able to request unpaid parental leave instead.
Each employee is entitled to up to 18 weeks' leave for each child and adopted child, up to their 5th birthday - or 18th if the child has a disability.
The limit on how much parental leave each parent can take a year is four weeks.
You must take parental leave as whole weeks rather than odd days, unless your employer agrees otherwise or your child is disabled.
Eligible employees can request this type of leave to:
Spend more time with their children/look after them
Look at new schools
Settle children into new childcare arrangements
Spend more time with family, such as visiting grandparents
During this period, all of your employment rights will remain protected - such as annual leave entitlement and your right to return to work.
To qualify, you must:


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Jose Mourinho's biggest problem with Philippe Coutinho suggests he's changed

There was a time when Jose Mourinho would throw money about like it was going out of fashion .
While at Manchester United the Portuguese enticed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Old Trafford with a lucrative pay-packet .
He 'd later do the same with Alexis Sanchez , making the Chilean the club 's best-paid player with £500,000-a-week wages .
Mourinho was also responsible for the Red Devils parting with a club-record £89million to sign Paul Pogba , as well as an additional £75million to land Romelu Lukaku ahead of Chelsea .
Philippe Coutinho is in need of a new club this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wages are proving to be a huge problem for potential suitors .
Even before the global coronavirus crisis sparked much financial uncertainty there were very few clubs who would consider £100million for an ageing midfielder a worthwhile deal .
It is for this reason that Tottenham , managed by Mourinho , were thrown into the mix of clubs who may wish to land the former Liverpool man .
Unlike the increasingly shrewd Jurgen Klopp , Mourinho is n't shy when it comes to spending money , and , going by his record , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate to sign an established superstar for a ridiculous fee .
But recent reports from Spain suggest Mourinho has changed his approach .
According to Mundo Deportivo , Mourinho is against signing Coutinho for Spurs , not because he does n't rate him , but simply because he deems the signing to be too expensive .
This even includes bringing the Brazilian on loan for the season , with Bayern Munich currently paying Barcelona £8million for the pleasure of having Coutinho on their books temporarily .
Many are predicting the coronavirus pandemic will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market - especially in regards to fees .
Clubs are tightening their belts , understandably so , and will not be spending huge money like they once did - at least not for the time being .
Smaller teams who do not generate money from European competitions etc .
will still need to sell to stay afloat , however , meaning their prices will be lowered .
Timo Werner 's imminent transfer to Chelsea is the first example of the virus impacting the market .
Liverpool were hot favourites to land the RB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £50million due to a release clause .
But despite having previously splashed out £75million on Virgil van Dijk and £67million on Alisson , the European champions could n't justify the outlay .
Jurgen Klopp and his advisors were forced to pull out of the running , paving the way for Chelsea to agree personal terms with the forward .
Werner is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Blues this week .
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Jose Mourinho has spent big money in his time, but it seems the Tottenham boss is now having to adapt, like we all are, following the global coronavirus pandemic
There was a time when Jose Mourinho would throw money about like it was going out of fashion.
While at Manchester United the Portuguese enticed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Old Trafford with a lucrative pay-packet. He'd later do the same with Alexis Sanchez, making the Chilean the club's best-paid player with £500,000-a-week wages.
Mourinho was also responsible for the Red Devils parting with a club-record £89million to sign Paul Pogba, as well as an additional £75million to land Romelu Lukaku ahead of Chelsea.
Philippe Coutinho is in need of a new club this summer but his price tag and subsequent wages are proving to be a huge problem for potential suitors.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Even before the global coronavirus crisis sparked much financial uncertainty there were very few clubs who would consider £100million for an ageing midfielder a worthwhile deal.
It is for this reason that Tottenham, managed by Mourinho, were thrown into the mix of clubs who may wish to land the former Liverpool man.
Unlike the increasingly shrewd Jurgen Klopp, Mourinho isn't shy when it comes to spending money, and, going by his record, it seemed he'd be the perfect candidate to sign an established superstar for a ridiculous fee.
But recent reports from Spain suggest Mourinho has changed his approach.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Mourinho is against signing Coutinho for Spurs, not because he doesn't rate him, but simply because he deems the signing to be too expensive.
This even includes bringing the Brazilian on loan for the season, with Bayern Munich currently paying Barcelona £8million for the pleasure of having Coutinho on their books temporarily.
Many are predicting the coronavirus pandemic will have a huge impact on the transfer market - especially in regards to fees.
Clubs are tightening their belts, understandably so, and will not be spending huge money like they once did - at least not for the time being.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
Smaller teams who do not generate money from European competitions etc. will still need to sell to stay afloat, however, meaning their prices will be lowered.
Timo Werner's imminent transfer to Chelsea is the first example of the virus impacting the market.
Liverpool were hot favourites to land the RB Leipzig forward, who was available for just £50million due to a release clause.
Image: Imago/PA Images) Imago/PA Images)
But despite having previously splashed out £75million on Virgil van Dijk and £67million on Alisson, the European champions couldn't justify the outlay.
Jurgen Klopp and his advisors were forced to pull out of the running, paving the way for Chelsea to agree personal terms with the forward.
Werner is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Blues this week.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Marcel Somerville says he 'nearly died' as he breaks silence from hospital bed

Marcel Somerville has told how he was close to death at the weekend after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness .
The Love Island star and former Blazin Squad rapper filmed a video from his hospital bed , where he remains to get treatment .
`` This is just a message to everyone that has been sending all their prayers and blessings .
They do n't go missed , I really appreciate them , I really need them right now , '' he told his followers .
`` It 's been a very , very hard few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst day of my life and I nearly died but , yeah , just keep sending them my way because I really need them .
`` Thank you so much .
Big love from Marce . ''
The reality star had been rushed to hospital after vomiting so hard he passed out , and pals feared he might have contracted deadly Covid-19 .
A source told the Sun yesterday : `` Marcel has been feeling unwell for a few days and did n't have any energy .
One day he vomited violently and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been admitted to hospital and has a fever and is still feeling weak .
`` He 's been in hospital for two days and they 're still awaiting test results to rule out coronavirus . ''
The star showed his hospital set-up as he remains hooked up to wires and drips .
`` All the wires , '' he posted on Instagram , alongside a blue NHS heart .
He last posted on Instagram two days ago before his apparent hospital admission .
Marcel shared a string of posts about the Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown with his stunning girlfriend Rebecca Vieria .

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Love Island's Marcel Somerville revealed he was close to death over the weekend and was rushed to hospital after vomiting and passing out
Marcel Somerville says he 'nearly died' as he breaks silence from hospital bed
Marcel Somerville has told how he was close to death at the weekend after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness.
The Love Island star and former Blazin Squad rapper filmed a video from his hospital bed, where he remains to get treatment.
"This is just a message to everyone that has been sending all their prayers and blessings. They don't go missed, I really appreciate them, I really need them right now," he told his followers.
"It's been a very, very hard few days for me. Saturday was literally the worst day of my life and I nearly died but, yeah, just keep sending them my way because I really need them.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Thank you so much. Big love from Marce."
The reality star had been rushed to hospital after vomiting so hard he passed out, and pals feared he might have contracted deadly Covid-19.
A source told the Sun yesterday: "Marcel has been feeling unwell for a few days and didn't have any energy. One day he vomited violently and then passed out.
"He's been admitted to hospital and has a fever and is still feeling weak.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"He's been in hospital for two days and they're still awaiting test results to rule out coronavirus."
The star showed his hospital set-up as he remains hooked up to wires and drips.
"All the wires," he posted on Instagram, alongside a blue NHS heart.
He last posted on Instagram two days ago before his apparent hospital admission.
Marcel shared a string of posts about the Black Lives Matter movement.
He has been spending lockdown with his stunning girlfriend Rebecca Vieria.


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Loose Women send support to Kate Garraway as Derek Draper remains unconscious

The Loose Women presenters paid tribute to Kate Garraway on Monday as her husband Derek Draper remains in a coma .
Andrea McLean said : `` We want to start today by sending all of our love to our dear friend Kate Garraway and her husband Derek , who is in a critical condition in hospital due to coronavirus , and has been in a coma for ten weeks now . ''
She added that co host Jane Moore had been to see Kate , and Jane said she had spent a `` few hours '' with her in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 've always known that Kate is strong and an amazing woman , but I honestly do n't know how she 's still standing , '' said Jane .
`` Derek contracted coronavirus , he went to hospital , it looked initially like he might have a Boris Johnson experience , and come out largely unscathed , but it 's attacked all his vital organs .
`` He 's now COVID free , they 've brought him out of the coma , they put him into an induced coma and brought him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not regained consciousness yet .
`` So every day she is living with this awful uncertainty , she 's now talking about maybe our normality is that they are never going to know if he will recover . ''
Denise said Kate seemed to be coping by going into journalistic mode , and Jane agreed , explaining Kate was researching everything and also taking support from her children .
Jane added that Kate said she would never judge anyone for breaking lockdown , but she would say `` you do n't where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your body , and what it 's going to do to you . ''
Derek has been in a comatose state for the past ten weeks and may stay that way for a year or more , doctors have warned Kate .
During her GMB interview on Friday , Kate admitted : `` Derek 's situation is incredibly rare .
`` The damage he ’ s sustained and we do n't know the affect on his body and if he can recover and how he would recover .
`` Some of the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s only one in five people they ’ ve seen with it . ''
* Loose Women airs on weekdays on ITV at 12:30pm

Loose Women's Jane Moore said Derek Draper is being taken out of his induced coma but fails to regain consciousness, and Kate Garraway said she may never know when he will awake
Loose Women send support to Kate Garraway as Derek Draper is taken out of induced coma
The Loose Women presenters paid tribute to Kate Garraway on Monday as her husband Derek Draper remains in a coma.
He has been in a medically induced coma and doctors had tried to take him out of the coma several times, but he has not regained consciousness and so was re induced back in the coma each time.
Andrea McLean said: "We want to start today by sending all of our love to our dear friend Kate Garraway and her husband Derek, who is in a critical condition in hospital due to coronavirus, and has been in a coma for ten weeks now."
She added that co host Jane Moore had been to see Kate, and Jane said she had spent a "few hours" with her in the garden for a socially distanced interview.
"We've always known that Kate is strong and an amazing woman, but I honestly don't know how she's still standing," said Jane.
"Derek contracted coronavirus, he went to hospital, it looked initially like he might have a Boris Johnson experience, and come out largely unscathed, but it's attacked all his vital organs.
"He's now COVID free, they've brought him out of the coma, they put him into an induced coma and brought him out of the coma, and he's not regained consciousness yet.
"So every day she is living with this awful uncertainty, she's now talking about maybe our normality is that they are never going to know if he will recover."
Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
Denise said Kate seemed to be coping by going into journalistic mode, and Jane agreed, explaining Kate was researching everything and also taking support from her children.
Jane added that Kate said she would never judge anyone for breaking lockdown, but she would say "you don't where this virus is going to go in your body, and what it's going to do to you."
Derek has been in a comatose state for the past ten weeks and may stay that way for a year or more, doctors have warned Kate.
During her GMB interview on Friday, Kate admitted: "Derek's situation is incredibly rare.
"The damage he’s sustained and we don't know the affect on his body and if he can recover and how he would recover.
"Some of the damage he’s got, he’s only one in five people they’ve seen with it."
* Loose Women airs on weekdays on ITV at 12:30pm


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Surviving Joe Exotic - How to watch the haunting new documentary

Tiger King is one of the most extraordinary things to ever hit TV screens .
Not only has it taken Netflix by storm , inspired spoofs and a mini-series starring Nicolas Cage - it 's also made Joe Exotic 's former colleague step forward with his own experiences of the man himself and Greater Wynnewood Zoo .
Joe - real name Joseph Maldonado Passage - is currently doing time behind bars after being convicted of 17 charges of cruelty to animals and two counts of murder for hire .
Rick moved in with Joe back in 2006 to film a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As he filmed , Rick claims to have witnessed erratic and unusual behaviour on Joe 's part - and even suffered a breakdown after what he saw .
Now a new documentary , Surviving Joe Exotic , will see Rick recount his experiences .
Surviving Joe Exotic will air on 11th June on DStv Channel 171 .
Viewers in the UK can sign up to streaming service DStv Now .
Rick has also recently unveiled , on his YouTube channel , footage that he filmed during his spiral into drug addiction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a feature in 2006 called TV junkie - he claims his first taste of crack cocaine came from a police officer when he was a crime reporter in Las Vegas .
He added to The Sun : `` It was one of those officers one night , back at the police station who said , 'Rick , have you ever tried this ? '
and I tell him 'no ' , I mean I had tried cocaine before but I 've never smoked it or anything like that .
`` And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see what this high is like . '
And then two days [ later ] I was out there on the street buying it myself .
It was pretty crazy . ''
If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans offer a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email jo @ samaritans.org or visit the site to find your local branch

The Tiger King zoo reopens for first time after Netflix documentary airs
The Tiger King zoo reopens for first time after Netflix documentary airs
After Tiger King took the world by storm, fans will now be able to take a look inside the infamous Greater Wynnewood Zoo from the perspective of Rick Kirkham
Surviving Joe Exotic: How to watch the haunting new documentary about Tiger King star
Tiger King is one of the most extraordinary things to ever hit TV screens.
Not only has it taken Netflix by storm, inspired spoofs and a mini-series starring Nicolas Cage - it's also made Joe Exotic's former colleague step forward with his own experiences of the man himself and Greater Wynnewood Zoo.
Joe - real name Joseph Maldonado Passage - is currently doing time behind bars after being convicted of 17 charges of cruelty to animals and two counts of murder for hire.
Rick moved in with Joe back in 2006 to film a reality show about life running the zoo.
As he filmed, Rick claims to have witnessed erratic and unusual behaviour on Joe's part - and even suffered a breakdown after what he saw.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Now a new documentary, Surviving Joe Exotic, will see Rick recount his experiences.
Surviving Joe Exotic will air on 11th June on DStv Channel 171.
Viewers in the UK can sign up to streaming service DStv Now.
Image: Netflix) Netflix) Image: Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images) Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images)
Rick has also recently unveiled, on his YouTube channel, footage that he filmed during his spiral into drug addiction in the 1990s.
He had turned this into a feature in 2006 called TV junkie - he claims his first taste of crack cocaine came from a police officer when he was a crime reporter in Las Vegas.
He added to The Sun : "It was one of those officers one night, back at the police station who said, 'Rick, have you ever tried this?' and I tell him 'no', I mean I had tried cocaine before but I've never smoked it or anything like that.
"And he said, 'Here, try this and see what this high is like.' And then two days [later] I was out there on the street buying it myself. It was pretty crazy."
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans offer a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit the site to find your local branch


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--13 Reasons Why season 4 viewers rage over devastating death in final episode

The final season of 13 Reasons Why has finally been released on Netflix but not all fans are happy .
The show follows our favourite students of Liberty High School as they ready themselves for graduation and the real world .
Clay Jensen ( Dylan Minnette ) remains haunted by the past and a deteriorating mental health situation , despite having found romance with secretive Ani Achola ( Grace Saif ) .
Meanwhile , Clay 's surrogate brother and former drug addict Justin Foley ( Brandon Flynn ) sought redemption and happiness with old love Jessica Davis ( Alisha Boe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murdered Bryce Walker ( Justin Prentice ) comes back to haunt their troubled friend Alex Standall ( Miles Heizer ) .
As fans tuned in for the final ten episodes of the controversial teen drama , which began with its focus on the suicide of Hannah Baker ( Katherine Langford ) , many were left shocked by the final episode .
*Spoiler warning for the end of 13 Reasons Why* After the eventful senior prom in the final episode , the gang was all worried after Justin collapsed .
It was soon revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his drug relapse and prostituting himself , diagnosed with meningitis and pneumonia , Justin sadly passed away after sad goodbyes with Clay and Jessica .
In emotional scenes following this , Clay attempted suicide by threatening a cop to provoke a fatal shot , but was talked out of it by Sheriff Diaz .
Eventually comforted by Tony and his family , Clay continues therapy and gives the graduation speech to his class .
Clay also has hallucinations of Bryce Walker , Hannah Baker , and Justin himself who encourages Clay to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also discovers Justin 's own college admissions letter where he admits that Clay was his brother and the one positive influence in his life .
The emotional scenes showed Justin 's journey from a rather nasty and selfish individual to the exact opposite .
However , many fans were furious that the show gave the troubled character such a tragic ending and took to social media to share their views .
One angered fan took to Twitter and wrote : `` 4 seasons , 49 episodes , 2835 minutes , just to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
f**k u guys .
# 13reasonswhyseason4 `` Another disgruntled viewer commented : `` Just finished 13rw and i 've been sobbing for the past 2 hours and all i wan na say is justin f***ing foley deserved so much better # 13reasonswhyseason4 `` Meanwhile , a different admirer of the series tweeted : `` they killed the best character on this show .
He deserved a better ending .
# 13ReasonsWhy '' they could literally kill anyone else cause everyone except Jess & Justin sucks in this show and they chose him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another viewer noted : `` i hate this show so so much ( idk why i 'm still watching it tbh ... why did they make justin relapse ?
?
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and then he 'll die because of aids ?
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`` wtf is wrong with this show why could they not make him get better he was doing SO good and even got into college '' .
Finally , one longtime fan of 13 Reasons Why concluded on Twitter : `` I never thought that Justin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character on 13RW , he ’ s literally he the only one who does n't annoy me .
`` His character had the best development for sure !
!
# 13ReasonsWhy # 13ReasonsWhy4 `` .
Well , it 's clear that even if some wo n't miss the series then they will certainly miss Justin !
13 Reasons Why season 4 is available now on Netflix .
What did you think of the end of 13 Reasons Why ?
Let us know in the comments below .

SPOILERS: The final season of 13 Reasons Why has aired on Netflix and there were emotional scenes for actors Dylan Minnette and Brandon Flynn to play as the show waved goodbye
The final season of 13 Reasons Why has finally been released on Netflix but not all fans are happy.
The show follows our favourite students of Liberty High School as they ready themselves for graduation and the real world.
Clay Jensen ( Dylan Minnette ) remains haunted by the past and a deteriorating mental health situation, despite having found romance with secretive Ani Achola (Grace Saif).
Meanwhile, Clay's surrogate brother and former drug addict Justin Foley (Brandon Flynn) sought redemption and happiness with old love Jessica Davis (Alisha Boe), while the secrets of who murdered Bryce Walker (Justin Prentice) comes back to haunt their troubled friend Alex Standall (Miles Heizer).
As fans tuned in for the final ten episodes of the controversial teen drama, which began with its focus on the suicide of Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), many were left shocked by the final episode.
*Spoiler warning for the end of 13 Reasons Why*
Image: DAVID MOIR/NETFLIX) DAVID MOIR/NETFLIX)
After the eventful senior prom in the final episode, the gang was all worried after Justin collapsed.
It was soon revealed that Justin has AIDS as a result of his drug relapse and prostituting himself, diagnosed with meningitis and pneumonia, Justin sadly passed away after sad goodbyes with Clay and Jessica.
In emotional scenes following this, Clay attempted suicide by threatening a cop to provoke a fatal shot, but was talked out of it by Sheriff Diaz.
Image: David Moir/Netflix) David Moir/Netflix)
Eventually comforted by Tony and his family, Clay continues therapy and gives the graduation speech to his class.
Clay also has hallucinations of Bryce Walker, Hannah Baker, and Justin himself who encourages Clay to forgive Bryce and move on.
He also discovers Justin's own college admissions letter where he admits that Clay was his brother and the one positive influence in his life.
The emotional scenes showed Justin's journey from a rather nasty and selfish individual to the exact opposite.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
However, many fans were furious that the show gave the troubled character such a tragic ending and took to social media to share their views.
One angered fan took to Twitter and wrote: "4 seasons, 49 episodes, 2835 minutes, just to pay justin foley DUST. f**k the writers. f**k u guys. #13reasonswhyseason4 "
Another disgruntled viewer commented: "Just finished 13rw and i've been sobbing for the past 2 hours and all i wanna say is justin f***ing foley deserved so much better #13reasonswhyseason4 "
Image: DAVID MOIR/NETFLIX) DAVID MOIR/NETFLIX)
Meanwhile, a different admirer of the series tweeted: "they killed the best character on this show. He deserved a better ending . #13ReasonsWhy
"they could literally kill anyone else cause everyone except Jess & Justin sucks in this show and they chose him. disappointed but not surprised".
Another viewer noted: "i hate this show so so much (idk why i'm still watching it tbh... why did they make justin relapse????? and then he'll die because of aids??????
"wtf is wrong with this show why could they not make him get better he was doing SO good and even got into college".
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Finally, one longtime fan of 13 Reasons Why concluded on Twitter: "I never thought that Justin Foley would end up being the best character on 13RW, he’s literally he the only one who doesn't annoy me.
"His character had the best development for sure!! #13ReasonsWhy #13ReasonsWhy4 ".
Well, it's clear that even if some won't miss the series then they will certainly miss Justin!
13 Reasons Why season 4 is available now on Netflix.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Mulberry to slash workforce by quarter as luxury goods sales plunge

Fashion firm Mulberry is to cut its workforce by a quarter after demand for its luxury products was hammered by coronavirus .
The UK business , which is famed for its handbags , said it has launched a consultation on plans to reduce its global workforce of around 1,500 staff by 25 % .
Mulberry said the majority of its stores have remained closed since it first shut sites in March in the face of the virus .
It said it has recently reopened some sites in China , South Korea , Europe and Canada , and will reopen some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailer said its digital sales have been `` good '' during the lockdown , but `` can not fully offset the decrease in demand experienced from store closures '' .
The brand is a favourite among many of the biggest starts in the UK .
Kate Middleton is a fan - frequently pictured carrying Mulberry bags - including one design that she owns in three separate colours .
But the Duchess of Cambridge does n't limit herself to bags from the famous designer - having also been pictured in coats and dresses made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the new job cuts have been proposed as it expects social distancing measures , lower footfall and fewer tourists to continue to hit revenues .
Mulberry said it expects the economic impact of the outbreak to result in a `` gradual '' recovery in overall sales .
Chief executive Thierry Andretta said : `` We reacted swiftly to manage the impact of Covid-19 and continue to execute a well-developed plan to manage capital , reduce costs and maintain a robust liquidity position .
`` In spite of the good performance of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our global network of digital concessions , the shutting of all our physical stores has had , and will continue to have , a marked effect on our business .
`` Launching a consultation process has been an incredibly difficult decision for us to make but it is necessary for us to respond to these challenging market conditions , protect the maximum number of jobs possible and safeguard the future of the business .
`` We remain confident in the strength of the Mulberry brand and our strategy over the long term .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fashion retailers , with rivals such as Debenhams , Laura Ashley and Cath Kidston tumbling into administration during the outbreak .
Shares in Mulberry fell by 5.6 % to 185p in early trading on Monday .

Fashion firm Mulberry, known for its designer handbags, is looking to cut hundreds of jobs as demand for its products collapses as a result of coronavirus
Fashion firm Mulberry is to cut its workforce by a quarter after demand for its luxury products was hammered by coronavirus.
The UK business, which is famed for its handbags, said it has launched a consultation on plans to reduce its global workforce of around 1,500 staff by 25%.
Mulberry said the majority of its stores have remained closed since it first shut sites in March in the face of the virus.
It said it has recently reopened some sites in China, South Korea, Europe and Canada, and will reopen some UK stores on June 15.
The retailer said its digital sales have been "good" during the lockdown, but "cannot fully offset the decrease in demand experienced from store closures".
The brand is a favourite among many of the biggest starts in the UK.
Kate Middleton is a fan - frequently pictured carrying Mulberry bags - including one design that she owns in three separate colours.
But the Duchess of Cambridge doesn't limit herself to bags from the famous designer - having also been pictured in coats and dresses made by the firm.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But the brand said the new job cuts have been proposed as it expects social distancing measures, lower footfall and fewer tourists to continue to hit revenues.
Mulberry said it expects the economic impact of the outbreak to result in a "gradual" recovery in overall sales.
Chief executive Thierry Andretta said: "We reacted swiftly to manage the impact of Covid-19 and continue to execute a well-developed plan to manage capital, reduce costs and maintain a robust liquidity position.
"In spite of the good performance of our sector-leading digital and omni-channel platform, and our global network of digital concessions, the shutting of all our physical stores has had, and will continue to have, a marked effect on our business.
"Launching a consultation process has been an incredibly difficult decision for us to make but it is necessary for us to respond to these challenging market conditions, protect the maximum number of jobs possible and safeguard the future of the business.
"We remain confident in the strength of the Mulberry brand and our strategy over the long term."
It comes amid a testing period for fashion retailers, with rivals such as Debenhams, Laura Ashley and Cath Kidston tumbling into administration during the outbreak.
Shares in Mulberry fell by 5.6% to 185p in early trading on Monday.


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Arsenal scout recommended Kaka to Arsene Wenger before star joined AC Milan

Arsenal missed out on the chance to sign Brazilian legend Kaka despite a club scout recommending the player to them during his time at Sao Paolo .
The former AC Milan and Real Madrid superstar retired three years ago after a glittering career stacked with achievements , including winning the Ballon d'Or in 2007 .
Kaka never graced the Premier League during his playing days , but things could have been very different had ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger heeded the advice of Sandro Orlandelli .
As reported by The Athletic , Orlandelli had made the most of an offer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unidentified contact , who later withdrew the invitation .
That did little to deter Orlandelli to make the trip from his native Brazil , turning up unannounced at Arsenal 's London Colney training centre .
There 's a saying that if something sounds too good to be true , it probably is .
And that seemed to have been the case with Arsenal 's 'offer ' , as Orlandelli 's presence was treated with bemusement .
However after taking pity on the stranger - who had quit his job working in Corinthians youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Orlandelli was soon in face-to-face discussions with Wenger .
The Athletic 's report said : `` Wenger asked him whether he knew any players in Brazil who might be a good fit for Arsenal ’ s way of playing .
Orlandelli thought about it , then gave him the name of a promising attacker in the Sao Paulo youth system .
`` Wenger had never heard of him .
Not then , at any rate .
The player was Kaka . ''
The meeting took place in 2001 - two years before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before he later became the world 's most-expensive signing when transferring to Real Madrid 11 years ago to this day .
Whilst you can hardly argue with Wenger 's decision not to follow up on a tip-off from someone he 'd not long met , it was nothing short of an opportunity missed .
At least in terms of Kaka that is .
But for Orlandelli , it proved to have been a risk worth taking .
Just a few months later he was offered a role by Arsenal 's transfer negotiator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact as the club were searching for a scout in South America .
But it was still difficult for Orlandelli to develop any form of reputation at Arsenal .
“ I hadn ’ t yet built up a level of confidence at the club ; people didn ’ t know whether I had an eye for a player , ” he said .
That was until Kaka was snapped up by Milan .
`` That opened doors for me , ” Orlandelli added .
`` It gave me credibility .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work . ''
Orlandelli now works for Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino as technical co-ordinator .
He went on to unearth several gems for Arsenal during his time at the club , such as Carlos Vela and Denilson , though none quite as successful as Kaka .
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Kaka became a global phenomenon after Arsenal's snub, playing a starring role in AC Milan's 2007 Champions League triumph, before sealing a world record transfer to Real Madrid
Arsenal missed out on the chance to sign Brazilian legend Kaka despite a club scout recommending the player to them during his time at Sao Paolo.
The former AC Milan and Real Madrid superstar retired three years ago after a glittering career stacked with achievements, including winning the Ballon d'Or in 2007.
Kaka never graced the Premier League during his playing days, but things could have been very different had ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger heeded the advice of Sandro Orlandelli.
As reported by The Athletic, Orlandelli had made the most of an offer of a two-week internship at Arsenal from an unidentified contact, who later withdrew the invitation.
That did little to deter Orlandelli to make the trip from his native Brazil, turning up unannounced at Arsenal's London Colney training centre.
Image: X03146) X03146)
There's a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
And that seemed to have been the case with Arsenal's 'offer', as Orlandelli's presence was treated with bemusement.
However after taking pity on the stranger - who had quit his job working in Corinthians youth system on receipt of the supposed invite - Orlandelli was soon in face-to-face discussions with Wenger.
The Athletic's report said: "Wenger asked him whether he knew any players in Brazil who might be a good fit for Arsenal’s way of playing. Orlandelli thought about it, then gave him the name of a promising attacker in the Sao Paulo youth system.
"Wenger had never heard of him. Not then, at any rate. The player was Kaka."
The meeting took place in 2001 - two years before Kaka left Sao Paolo to join Milan, before he later became the world's most-expensive signing when transferring to Real Madrid 11 years ago to this day.
Whilst you can hardly argue with Wenger's decision not to follow up on a tip-off from someone he'd not long met, it was nothing short of an opportunity missed.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
At least in terms of Kaka that is. But for Orlandelli, it proved to have been a risk worth taking.
Just a few months later he was offered a role by Arsenal's transfer negotiator Dick Law, who had got in contact as the club were searching for a scout in South America.
But it was still difficult for Orlandelli to develop any form of reputation at Arsenal.
“I hadn’t yet built up a level of confidence at the club; people didn’t know whether I had an eye for a player,” he said.
That was until Kaka was snapped up by Milan.
"That opened doors for me,” Orlandelli added. "It gave me credibility. That’s when people started to believe in my work."
Orlandelli now works for Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino as technical co-ordinator.
He went on to unearth several gems for Arsenal during his time at the club, such as Carlos Vela and Denilson, though none quite as successful as Kaka.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Coleen Rooney's Wagatha case against Becky Vardy stalls over key detail

Coleen Rooney has been told her legal case against Rebekah Vardy is n't strong enough to proceed , according to fresh reports .
The furious WAG is said to have ditched her legal team in response and wants to start anew with fresh lawyers , leading to a potentially hefty bill .
The 34-year-old mum of four reportedly wants to `` salvage '' proceedings after being advised that a key detail has been missed in the process of uncovering the mole who allegedly leaked false information about her to the Sun .
Last October , Coleen set the internet alight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Instagram account of selling fake stories she 'd placed on her Insta Story as bait .
After months of secret investigation , Coleen pulled the trigger and uncovered the lengths she went to to find out who had been leaking to the press .
But Becky hit back , furiously denying any involvement and saying the stress of Coleen 's WAG-war was affecting her pregnancy .
Now Coleen is said to be desperate to get her legal case back on track with a fresh team of lawyers specialising in privacy law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christie allegations , she thought it was a total certainty she was in the right , '' a source told the Sun .
`` But now she 's been told she may have made some mistakes along the way and is keen to shift the blame to anyone else .
It 's a total mess . ''
The key detail at the heart of Coleen 's stalled case is believed to be a mistake that has been hidden .
`` Along the way , something has been hidden from everyone else involved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole case , '' the source went on .
`` Coleen still wo n't back down — and now she 's decided who to hold responsible , she is planning to fork out big time and hire a very expensive London legal team who are specialists in media and privacy work . ''
It comes after reports the two women could go head-to-head in an ITV ratings way after TV bosses stepped up a charm offensive to sign them up .
Coleen is said to have been approached for 2021 's Dancing On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are keen to poach Jamie Vardy 's wife for their panel .
It 's thought Becky has threatened to sue Coleen for libel after Wayne Rooney 's wife accused her of being the mole , having restricted her Instagram Story solely to Becky 's account in a bid to catch whoever was leaking fake stories about her family .
But Coleen has stated her intention to countersue for breach of privacy , according to reports last month .
The pair attended an arbitration hearing in May in an attempt to stop the matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed talks ended in a deadlock .

Rebekah Vardy breaks down in tears as she gives her first interview since the Coleen Rooney incident
Rebekah Vardy breaks down in tears as she gives her first interview since the Coleen Rooney incident
Coleen Rooney has reportedly ditched her legal team after being told her case against Becky Vardy isn't strong enough
Coleen Rooney has been told her legal case against Rebekah Vardy isn't strong enough to proceed, according to fresh reports.
The furious WAG is said to have ditched her legal team in response and wants to start anew with fresh lawyers, leading to a potentially hefty bill.
The 34-year-old mum of four reportedly wants to "salvage" proceedings after being advised that a key detail has been missed in the process of uncovering the mole who allegedly leaked false information about her to the Sun.
Last October, Coleen set the internet alight when she accused someone operating Becky Vardy's Instagram account of selling fake stories she'd placed on her Insta Story as bait.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After months of secret investigation, Coleen pulled the trigger and uncovered the lengths she went to to find out who had been leaking to the press.
But Becky hit back, furiously denying any involvement and saying the stress of Coleen's WAG-war was affecting her pregnancy.
Now Coleen is said to be desperate to get her legal case back on track with a fresh team of lawyers specialising in privacy law.
"When Coleen posted her infamous Wagatha Christie allegations, she thought it was a total certainty she was in the right," a source told the Sun.
"But now she's been told she may have made some mistakes along the way and is keen to shift the blame to anyone else. It's a total mess."
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
The key detail at the heart of Coleen's stalled case is believed to be a mistake that has been hidden.
"Along the way, something has been hidden from everyone else involved and it could end up costing them the whole case," the source went on.
"Coleen still won't back down — and now she's decided who to hold responsible, she is planning to fork out big time and hire a very expensive London legal team who are specialists in media and privacy work."
Coleen's rep declined to comment to Mirror Online.
It comes after reports the two women could go head-to-head in an ITV ratings way after TV bosses stepped up a charm offensive to sign them up.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Coleen is said to have been approached for 2021's Dancing On Ice series, while Loose Women producers are keen to poach Jamie Vardy's wife for their panel.
It's thought Becky has threatened to sue Coleen for libel after Wayne Rooney's wife accused her of being the mole, having restricted her Instagram Story solely to Becky's account in a bid to catch whoever was leaking fake stories about her family.
But Coleen has stated her intention to countersue for breach of privacy, according to reports last month.
The pair attended an arbitration hearing in May in an attempt to stop the matter going to court, but it is believed talks ended in a deadlock.


thedailymirror--2020-06-08--Frank Lampard's plans for Abraham as Chelsea prepare for Werner arrival

When Timo Werner arrives at Chelsea from RB Leipzig , it is not to be a direct replacement for Tammy Abraham .
But the £52million German will still go some way to deciding whether the England striker has a long-term future as the Blues ’ No.9 .
Abraham has enjoyed an encouraging debut season as Chelsea 's first-choice centre-forward this term .
Emboldened by the faith shown in him by Frank Lampard after a fine season on loan at Aston Villa , he has struck 15 times in 34 games in all competitions so far .
Thirteen of those have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , cutting deeper , seven of those 13 arrived in a three-match spell in September , with back-to-back braces against Norwich and Sheffield United followed by a hat-trick against an unusually unsettled Wolves defence .
Since then , Abraham has scored just six times in 1700 league minutes ( 20 matches ) .
Before the Premier League ’ s suspension , he had bagged just once in six games in 2020 .
Overall , according to Wyscout , he averages a league goal every 162 minutes , with his expected goals ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His goals per 90 minutes stands at 0.57 which ranks him joint-eight in the Premier League this term - adjusted for players who have played over 1000 minutes - level with Liverpool 's Sadio Mane and Everton 's Dominic Calvert-Lewin .
Sergio Aguero sets the bar at 0.97 , with the league 's top scorer , Jamie Vardy , second on 0.72 .
Lampard did n't court the opinions of his forward line as a move for Werner was plotted by himself and club bosses , but he has made no secret of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his young side this year .
After seeing a host of chances squandered in an FA Cup win over Hull City in February he spoke out at the profligacy of his side .
Then he went public once more with his desire to add greater goal threat after witnessing Bayern kill off his side 's Champions League last 16 tie in the second half of the first leg at Stamford Bridge .
Chelsea have a number of talented creative players , such as Callum Hudson-Odoi , Christian Pulisic , Mason Mount and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven goals less than third-place Leicester and 17 less than Manchester City in their 29 Premier League outings thus far .
No-one other than Abraham has hit double figures in the Premier League , while second top-scorer Willian is departing this summer when his contract ends .
As such , Lampard prioritised another primary goalscorer , albeit one who doesn ’ t necessarily play as an outright No.9 .
Instead he targeted one whose game is more based on movement and sharp moments off the back of defenders , as well as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best comparison for his vision is that of how Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba worked as Chelsea blasted their way to the title under Carlo Ancelotti - a side in which Lampard was of course key .
His admiration for Dries Mertens and Arsenal 's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are both well known and Werner is seen as similar , but younger , with more pace and a greater long-term upside .
Noticeably , all are capable of playing wide or just off a frontman , and whereas Werner was once seen as a rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the shoulder of the last defender , he has thrived in a more varied role this season under Julian Nagelsmann .
As RB Leipzig have switched formations this term , Werner has been asked to play more from wide and in the half-spaces , often tasked with operating from the left side - cutting inside fullbacks onto his favoured right foot - and dropping off the front to link play .
“ We ’ ve started him a bit deeper , '' Nagelsmann explained in January .
`` We don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he needs a bit of a head start , a bit of tempo , in order to really show his pace on the pitch .
`` When he ’ s on the last line , he often finds himself static when he needs to get going but with a bit of room in front of him , he can hit top speed .
`` And from this deeper position , he ’ s much more involved in our build-up play and combinations . ''
`` He ’ s having many more touches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and this new position has done his development good , playing in between the lines against teams who sit deep.
” Thirty-one goals have followed thus far , 10 more than his previous best total .
His arrival is designed for him to dovetail with Abraham - who Lampard projects for further improvement next term - adding more decisive goal threat to the Blues attack .
The key questions ahead of time centre around Abraham , and how he reacts .
Does he embrace the arrival of Werner and rise to the challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Or will it be something that plays on his mind , the threat that , if goals do n't flow , there is a replacement capable of filling his spot ?
The return of the Premier League following its coronavirus-enforced suspension will offer some answers , however , the situation is further complicated by his ongoing contract issue .
Abraham has seen a string of homegrown players ink new contracts in the past 12-18 months , with Callum Hudson-Odoi , Reece James , Mason Mount , Fikayo Tomori , Ruben Loftus-Cheek and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But there has been no agreement forthcoming from the striker as yet , and he is fast approaching the final two years of his contract .
For their part , Chelsea remain confident of tying him up eventually , while the player ’ s camp will seek at least parity with the £120k-a-week deal inked by Hudson-Odoi last September .
Given Werner 's deal is set to approach £200k-a-week , continuing to hold out appears the smarter play , particularly if he can fire the side into the Champions League in the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embraces the challenge .
Abraham outwardly appeared to do so on social media over the weekend , joining teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga in liking a social media post with regards Werner 's transfer .
Having both in the team and scoring goals is Lampard 's vision for a brighter Chelsea future .
But in the end , while Werner will undoubtedly have an impact , what follows is ultimately down to Lampard 's current No.9 .
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Lampard has been desperate to add more decisive firepower to his Chelsea lineup, and will do just that with the arrival of the £52million Germany forward, while Abraham has his own decisions to make
When Timo Werner arrives at Chelsea from RB Leipzig, it is not to be a direct replacement for Tammy Abraham.
But the £52million German will still go some way to deciding whether the England striker has a long-term future as the Blues’ No.9.
Abraham has enjoyed an encouraging debut season as Chelsea's first-choice centre-forward this term.
Emboldened by the faith shown in him by Frank Lampard after a fine season on loan at Aston Villa, he has struck 15 times in 34 games in all competitions so far.
Thirteen of those have arrived in 25 Premier League games.
However, cutting deeper, seven of those 13 arrived in a three-match spell in September, with back-to-back braces against Norwich and Sheffield United followed by a hat-trick against an unusually unsettled Wolves defence.
Image: Naomi Baker) Naomi Baker)
Since then, Abraham has scored just six times in 1700 league minutes (20 matches). Before the Premier League’s suspension, he had bagged just once in six games in 2020.
Overall, according to Wyscout , he averages a league goal every 162 minutes, with his expected goals (xG) total standing at 14.2.
His goals per 90 minutes stands at 0.57 which ranks him joint-eight in the Premier League this term - adjusted for players who have played over 1000 minutes - level with Liverpool's Sadio Mane and Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Sergio Aguero sets the bar at 0.97, with the league's top scorer, Jamie Vardy, second on 0.72.
Image: Wyscout SPA) Wyscout SPA)
Lampard didn't court the opinions of his forward line as a move for Werner was plotted by himself and club bosses, but he has made no secret of his desire to add extra cutting edge to his young side this year.
After seeing a host of chances squandered in an FA Cup win over Hull City in February he spoke out at the profligacy of his side.
Then he went public once more with his desire to add greater goal threat after witnessing Bayern kill off his side's Champions League last 16 tie in the second half of the first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have a number of talented creative players, such as Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount and fit-again Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but have scored seven goals less than third-place Leicester and 17 less than Manchester City in their 29 Premier League outings thus far.
No-one other than Abraham has hit double figures in the Premier League, while second top-scorer Willian is departing this summer when his contract ends.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
As such, Lampard prioritised another primary goalscorer, albeit one who doesn’t necessarily play as an outright No.9.
Instead he targeted one whose game is more based on movement and sharp moments off the back of defenders, as well as an ability to take chances. Perhaps the best comparison for his vision is that of how Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba worked as Chelsea blasted their way to the title under Carlo Ancelotti - a side in which Lampard was of course key.
His admiration for Dries Mertens and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are both well known and Werner is seen as similar, but younger, with more pace and a greater long-term upside.
Image: FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Noticeably, all are capable of playing wide or just off a frontman, and whereas Werner was once seen as a rather one-dimensional frontman, only capable of playing on the shoulder of the last defender, he has thrived in a more varied role this season under Julian Nagelsmann.
As RB Leipzig have switched formations this term, Werner has been asked to play more from wide and in the half-spaces, often tasked with operating from the left side - cutting inside fullbacks onto his favoured right foot - and dropping off the front to link play.
Image: Wyscout SPA) Wyscout SPA)
“We’ve started him a bit deeper," Nagelsmann explained in January. "We don’t want him right on the last line because he needs a bit of a head start, a bit of tempo, in order to really show his pace on the pitch.
"When he’s on the last line, he often finds himself static when he needs to get going but with a bit of room in front of him, he can hit top speed.
"And from this deeper position, he’s much more involved in our build-up play and combinations."
"He’s having many more touches of the ball than in previous years and this new position has done his development good, playing in between the lines against teams who sit deep.”
Thirty-one goals have followed thus far, 10 more than his previous best total. His arrival is designed for him to dovetail with Abraham - who Lampard projects for further improvement next term - adding more decisive goal threat to the Blues attack.
Image: Dave Shopland/BPI/REX) Dave Shopland/BPI/REX)
The key questions ahead of time centre around Abraham, and how he reacts.
Does he embrace the arrival of Werner and rise to the challenge of proving he's the main man?
Or will it be something that plays on his mind, the threat that, if goals don't flow, there is a replacement capable of filling his spot?
The return of the Premier League following its coronavirus-enforced suspension will offer some answers, however, the situation is further complicated by his ongoing contract issue.
Abraham has seen a string of homegrown players ink new contracts in the past 12-18 months, with Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James, Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour all signing long-term deals.
But there has been no agreement forthcoming from the striker as yet, and he is fast approaching the final two years of his contract.
For their part, Chelsea remain confident of tying him up eventually, while the player’s camp will seek at least parity with the £120k-a-week deal inked by Hudson-Odoi last September.
Given Werner's deal is set to approach £200k-a-week, continuing to hold out appears the smarter play, particularly if he can fire the side into the Champions League in the next month.
Lampard will hope that he embraces the challenge. Abraham outwardly appeared to do so on social media over the weekend, joining teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga in liking a social media post with regards Werner's transfer.
Having both in the team and scoring goals is Lampard's vision for a brighter Chelsea future.
But in the end, while Werner will undoubtedly have an impact, what follows is ultimately down to Lampard's current No.9.
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