thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Farah sets pace for marathon Brits -  and admits he sees his future in coaching

Mo Farah has revealed plans to become a coach and mentor after he hangs up his running spikes .
And Britain ’ s most decorated athlete will take a step in that direction today when he runs in the 40th London Marathon .
Farah has agreed to take part not as a competitor but as pacemaker to Brits looking to achieve the 2:11:30 Olympic qualifying time for next summer ’ s Tokyo Games .
“ Being able to give back to a younger generation , just sharing what you ’ ve done and how you ’ ve got to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he told Athletics Weekly .
“ It ’ s something I ’ m very passionate about and that ’ s one of the reasons I ’ ve got my coaching licence out of the way and I ’ m good to go .
I think at some point , when it ’ s right , I ’ ll go towards that direction.
” Farah , who recently broke the 'one hour ' world record , said it was while he was at a training camp with other British athletes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with the proposal .
“ I was like , if the guys want me to do stand you want me to do it , then I don ’ t mind giving back to the younger guys to be able to help them to get to their dream .
So I said yes.
” Farah ’ s decision comes as no surprise to Chris Thompson , who is out to book his Olympic ticket this morning on the bio-secure looped St James ’ s Park course .
“ That ’ s the Mo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 39-year old , who beat Farah to European Under-23 gold in 2003 and took European silver behind him seven years later .
“ Someone who wanted to give back and offer advice .
Who always wants to help .
Back in the noughties we ’ d go on training camps and he was always a team player.
” When Farah won 10,000m gold in Barcelona in 2010 he worked with Thompson during the race to give him the best chance of silver .
“ I don ’ t feel old yet so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am , ” Thompson added .
“ Making another Olympics would mean a heck of a lot .
I feel I ’ m capable and ready .
”

Virgin Money London Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge a red-hot favourite for his fifth title as Farah takes on a different challenge
Mo Farah sets pace for marathon Brits - and admits he sees his future in coaching
Mo Farah has revealed plans to become a coach and mentor after he hangs up his running spikes.
And Britain’s most decorated athlete will take a step in that direction today when he runs in the 40th London Marathon.
Farah has agreed to take part not as a competitor but as pacemaker to Brits looking to achieve the 2:11:30 Olympic qualifying time for next summer’s Tokyo Games.
“Being able to give back to a younger generation, just sharing what you’ve done and how you’ve got to that position I think is a key thing,” he told Athletics Weekly .
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“It’s something I’m very passionate about and that’s one of the reasons I’ve got my coaching licence out of the way and I’m good to go. I think at some point, when it’s right, I’ll go towards that direction.”
Farah, who recently broke the 'one hour' world record, said it was while he was at a training camp with other British athletes in the French Pyrenees that London Marathon chiefs approached him with the proposal.
“I was like, if the guys want me to do stand you want me to do it, then I don’t mind giving back to the younger guys to be able to help them to get to their dream. So I said yes.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Farah’s decision comes as no surprise to Chris Thompson, who is out to book his Olympic ticket this morning on the bio-secure looped St James’s Park course.
“That’s the Mo I grew up with,” said the 39-year old, who beat Farah to European Under-23 gold in 2003 and took European silver behind him seven years later.
“Someone who wanted to give back and offer advice. Who always wants to help. Back in the noughties we’d go on training camps and he was always a team player.”
When Farah won 10,000m gold in Barcelona in 2010 he worked with Thompson during the race to give him the best chance of silver.
“I don’t feel old yet so let’s not tell myself I am,” Thompson added. “Making another Olympics would mean a heck of a lot. I feel I’m capable and ready.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--No-deal Brexit edges nearer after Boris Johnson fails to break EU deadlock

Britain lurched closer to a no-deal Brexit yesterday after Boris Johnson failed to break the deadlock in crunch talks with EU boss Ursula von der Leyen .
The PM video-called the EU Commission President in the hope the meeting would unblock stalled negotiations .
But afterwards a No10 spokesman said : “ Significant gaps remained .
“ They instructed their chief negotiators to work intensively to try to bridge those gaps.
” With 11 days to go before the next EU summit and the deadline for a deal to be signed , chaos looms when the transition period ends on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariffs slapped on £300billion worth of goods overnight , and queues 7,000 lorries long at Channel ports .
The TUC predicts 200,000 job losses in the short-term and price rises of up to 25 per cent .
The City of London would lose £26billion of its trade .
Britain wants the kind of free-trade deal the EU struck with Canada , but fishing quotas and level-playing field rules to stop the UK having a competitive advantage have yet to be agreed .
UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said : “ On fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large .
There is little time to resolve issues.
” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab added : “ The days of being held over a barrel by Brussels are long gone.
” But Dr David Wrigley of the British Medical Association warned a no-deal Brexit could have a “ catastrophic impact ” on patients as well as the UK ’ s health services .
The EU is launching legal action against the UK over Mr Johnson ’ s refusal to honour the Withdrawal Agreement he has already signed .
Meanwhile , the Conservative Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately crashed on its 20,000 attendees .
A new northern party HQ for Leeds next year was announced .
And today , Home Secretary Priti Patel was due to unveil “ the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades ” .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a video-call with the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the hope of unblocking stalled negotiations
Britain lurched closer to a no-deal Brexit yesterday after Boris Johnson failed to break the deadlock in crunch talks with EU boss Ursula von der Leyen.
The PM video-called the EU Commission President in the hope the meeting would unblock stalled negotiations.
But afterwards a No10 spokesman said: “Significant gaps remained.
“They instructed their chief negotiators to work intensively to try to bridge those gaps.”
With 11 days to go before the next EU summit and the deadline for a deal to be signed, chaos looms when the transition period ends on December 31.
No agreement would see tariffs slapped on £300billion worth of goods overnight, and queues 7,000 lorries long at Channel ports.
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The TUC predicts 200,000 job losses in the short-term and price rises of up to 25 per cent.
The City of London would lose £26billion of its trade.
Britain wants the kind of free-trade deal the EU struck with Canada, but fishing quotas and level-playing field rules to stop the UK having a competitive advantage have yet to be agreed.
UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said: “On fisheries, the gap between us is very large. There is little time to resolve issues.”
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab added: “The days of being held over a barrel by Brussels are long gone.”
But Dr David Wrigley of the British Medical Association warned a no-deal Brexit could have a “catastrophic impact” on patients as well as the UK’s health services.
The EU is launching legal action against the UK over Mr Johnson’s refusal to honour the Withdrawal Agreement he has already signed.
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Meanwhile, the Conservative Party’s virtual conference opened yesterday and immediately crashed on its 20,000 attendees.
A new northern party HQ for Leeds next year was announced.
And today, Home Secretary Priti Patel was due to unveil “the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades”.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Trump's 'super spreader' week as mounting tally of inner circle test positive

President Trump had a busy week of election events in the week leading up to his positive test where the virus may have been spread .
A number of Donald Trump 's aides and allies have also tested positive which raises concerns about the scope of a possible outbreak .
The period between infection and sickness can be anything from a few days to two weeks , so he could have contracted it on a number of occasions and from a variety of people .
Here is a summary of where he was and who he had contact with : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court .
Lawmakers , administration officials and emissaries from the University of Notre Dame , where Barrett taught for several years were welcomed by the president .
At least five attendees have now tested positive including senator Mike Lee , president of Notre Dame , Rev .
John Jenkins , former senior adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie .
In the afternoon Trump travelled to a campaign rally in Middletown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters .
He was also joined by White House adviser Hope Hicks , who tested positive on Thursday .
A press briefing was held at the White House .
Several senior advisers and Pentagon leaders were photographed later on without masks when he hosted Gold Star Families in the East Room .
He also hosted Gold Star Families in the East Room of the White House , an indoor setting where the president , several senior advisers and Pentagon leaders were photographed without masks in close proximity .
None of these people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewing an electric pick up truck with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro , Senator Rob Portman , Mike Turner , and three Lordstown employees , including CEO Steve Burns .
In the afternoon he held a press briefing which featured senior administration officials including Vice-President Mike Pence , Health Secretary Alex Azar , Education Secretary Betsy DeVos , and the chief executive of Abbott Laboratories , Robert Ford .
The president faced election rival Joe Biden at the debate in Cleveland , Ohio on Tuesday evening .
He flew to the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who were pictured on Instagram wearing masks , although the Washington Post said these were not worn during the debate .
According to the BBC , staff also flew out to the debate with him including White House chief of staff Mark Meadows , campaign strategist Jason Miller , policty adviser Stephen MIller , national securrity adviser Robert C O'Brien and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan .
On Friday , Joe Biden said he and his wife , Dr. Jill Biden , had tested negative .
Kamala Harris , vice-presidential candidate and Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump flew to a private home in Minneapolis for a private fundraising event and held a large rally at an airport in Duluth .
Minnesota Congressman Kurt Daudt tweeted a picture of himself close to the president but he has since tested negative .
President Tump made a visit to his golf club in Bedminster , N.J. , for a private fundraiser .
A Republican National Committee spokesperson told ABC News : `` As usual , the event site was professionally cleaned and sanitized prior to the event .
The White House Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendees in order for them to gain access to the event .
Attendees tested negative for COVID-19 on the day of the event , completed a wellness questionnaire and passed a temperature screening . ''
He was also told on Thursday about Hope Hicks ' positive test .
He later announced in an evening interview on Fox News that he and the first lady were being tested for the virus and said he was in quarantine with Melania .
President Trump announced that he and Mrs Trump had tested positive around 01:00 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will begin the `` quarantine and recovery process immediately '' .
Senator Thom Tillis also announced a positive result on Friday , he had tested negative before the Rose Garden event on Saturday .
Three journalists - tested positive on Friday after spending last weekend at the White House or travelling with Mr Trump , according to Zeke Miller , president of the White House Correspondents ' Association .

A review of President Trump's schedule reveals a few 'super spreader' events where people have since tested positive for coronavirus
President Trump had a busy week of election events in the week leading up to his positive test where the virus may have been spread.
A number of Donald Trump's aides and allies have also tested positive which raises concerns about the scope of a possible outbreak.
The period between infection and sickness can be anything from a few days to two weeks, so he could have contracted it on a number of occasions and from a variety of people.
Here is a summary of where he was and who he had contact with:
Saturday, September 26
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A White House ceremony was held where Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court.
Lawmakers, administration officials and emissaries from the University of Notre Dame, where Barrett taught for several years were welcomed by the president.
At least five attendees have now tested positive including senator Mike Lee, president of Notre Dame, Rev. John Jenkins, former senior adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court nominee tested negative.
In the afternoon Trump travelled to a campaign rally in Middletown, Pennsylvania where he met several thousands supporters. He was also joined by White House adviser Hope Hicks, who tested positive on Thursday.
Sunday, September 27
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
A press briefing was held at the White House.
Several senior advisers and Pentagon leaders were photographed later on without masks when he hosted Gold Star Families in the East Room.
He also hosted Gold Star Families in the East Room of the White House, an indoor setting where the president, several senior advisers and Pentagon leaders were photographed without masks in close proximity.
None of these people have currently tested positive.
Monday, September 28
Trump was seen viewing an electric pick up truck with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, Senator Rob Portman, Mike Turner, and three Lordstown employees, including CEO Steve Burns.
In the afternoon he held a press briefing which featured senior administration officials including Vice-President Mike Pence, Health Secretary Alex Azar, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, and the chief executive of Abbott Laboratories, Robert Ford.
Vice president Mike Pence and Alex Azar have tested negative.
Tuesday, September 29
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The president faced election rival Joe Biden at the debate in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday evening.
He flew to the event on his private plane with his family, who were pictured on Instagram wearing masks, although the Washington Post said these were not worn during the debate.
According to the BBC, staff also flew out to the debate with him including White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, campaign strategist Jason Miller, policty adviser Stephen MIller, national securrity adviser Robert C O'Brien and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan.
On Friday, Joe Biden said he and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, had tested negative.
Kamala Harris, vice-presidential candidate and Ivanka Trump have also tested negative.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Wednesday, September 30
President Trump flew to a private home in Minneapolis for a private fundraising event and held a large rally at an airport in Duluth.
Minnesota Congressman Kurt Daudt tweeted a picture of himself close to the president but he has since tested negative.
Thursday, October 1
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
President Tump made a visit to his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., for a private fundraiser.
A Republican National Committee spokesperson told ABC News: "As usual, the event site was professionally cleaned and sanitized prior to the event. The White House Medical Unit and U.S. Secret Service evaluated all attendees in order for them to gain access to the event. Attendees tested negative for COVID-19 on the day of the event, completed a wellness questionnaire and passed a temperature screening."
He was also told on Thursday about Hope Hicks' positive test.
He later announced in an evening interview on Fox News that he and the first lady were being tested for the virus and said he was in quarantine with Melania.
Friday, October 2
Image: Getty) Getty)
President Trump announced that he and Mrs Trump had tested positive around 01:00 on Friday in a tweet, adding that they will begin the "quarantine and recovery process immediately".
Senator Thom Tillis also announced a positive result on Friday, he had tested negative before the Rose Garden event on Saturday.
Positive tests
Donald Trump, president
Melania Trump, first lady
Kellyanne Conway, former White House counsellor
Bill Stepien, president's campaign manager
Mike Lee, Utah senator on judiciary committee
Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor
Thom Tillis, North Carolina senator on judiciary committee
Ronna McDaniel, Republican National Committee chairwoman
Rev John Jenkins, president of Notre Dame University
Three journalists - tested positive on Friday after spending last weekend at the White House or travelling with Mr Trump, according to Zeke Miller, president of the White House Correspondents' Association.
Negative tests
Joe Biden, presidential candidate
Jill Biden, wife of Joe Biden
Mike Pence, vice-president
Karen Pence, second lady
Kamala Harris, vice-presidential candidate
Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court nominee
Mike Pompeo, secretary of state
Steve Mnuchin, treasury secretary
Alex Azar, secretary of health and human services
William Barr, attorney general
Ivanka Trump, president's daughter
Jared Kushner, president's son-in-law
Donald Trump Jr


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Strictly's Claudia Winkleman says "I see Meat Loaf when I look in the mirror"

Claudia Winkleman , we don ’ t know who you are but you reckon you ’ re a real dead ringer for Meat Loaf .
The Strictly Come Dancing host jokes that when she sees herself in a full-length mirror the hulking American Bat Out Of Hell singer stares back at her .
Petite 5ft 5in Claudia , 48 , explained : “ We don ’ t have a full-length mirror .
But if I stay at places I will often look up and go , ‘ Why is Meat Loaf here !
’ “ I ’ ve interviewed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Why is he in my room moving like I am ?
” Meat , born Marvin Lee Aday , once tipped the scales at 19st although the 73-year-old is now 14st , which he credits to being a vegetarian .
Claudia , the face of Head and Shoulders shampoo who earns about £370,000 a year at the BBC , said she did not care about cultivating a glamorous image as she approaches her 50s .
She said : “ I don ’ t want to get old gracefully .
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I never want to look polite .
“ I want to look like I ’ ve slept in a skip .
That is the whole point of me .
“ I just worked out what I want to look like – like I ’ ve slept in gravy.
’ Claudia , speaking on a podcast , added : “ I feel sort of 72 .
Even though my face is falling off , my stomach is a disgrace , my knees are now wholly made of crepe , I love getting older .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 .
I loved 40 .
My 40s have been excellent .
And I think 50s will be even better .
And 60s , better than that.
” Perhaps she should just keep away from full-length mirrors .

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing host jokes she sees the Bat Out Of Hell singer staring at her when she looks in the mirror and says she like to look like she's slept in 'a skip'
Strictly's Claudia Winkleman says "I see Meat Loaf when I look in the mirror"
Claudia Winkleman, we don’t know who you are but you reckon you’re a real dead ringer for Meat Loaf.
The Strictly Come Dancing host jokes that when she sees herself in a full-length mirror the hulking American Bat Out Of Hell singer stares back at her.
Petite 5ft 5in Claudia, 48, explained: “We don’t have a full-length mirror. But if I stay at places I will often look up and go, ‘Why is Meat Loaf here!’
“I’ve interviewed him once but I don’t know him. Why is he in my room moving like I am?”
Meat, born Marvin Lee Aday, once tipped the scales at 19st although the 73-year-old is now 14st, which he credits to being a vegetarian.
Claudia, the face of Head and Shoulders shampoo who earns about £370,000 a year at the BBC, said she did not care about cultivating a glamorous image as she approaches her 50s.
Image: Getty) Getty)
She said: “I don’t want to get old gracefully. I don’t want a twin set. I never want to look polite.
“I want to look like I’ve slept in a skip. That is the whole point of me.
“I just worked out what I want to look like – like I’ve slept in gravy.’
Claudia, speaking on a podcast, added: “I feel sort of 72. Even though my face is falling off, my stomach is a disgrace, my knees are now wholly made of crepe, I love getting older.
“I can’t wait for 50. I loved 40. My 40s have been excellent. And I think 50s will be even better. And 60s, better than that.”
Perhaps she should just keep away from full-length mirrors.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Voice of the Sunday People - You can trust Tories to be app-hazard in corona war

There is a certainty about anything the Government promises in the fight against Covid – it won ’ t work .
Boris Johnson placed our hopes in defeating the virus on a “ world-beating ” test-and-trace system .
Ill-conceived and incompetently implemented , it just doesn ’ t work .
Now we have a new Covid app , wheeled out in a blaze of hype and encouragement for us all to sign up .
There ’ s only one problem – it just doesn ’ t work well enough to do the job it ’ s supposed to do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government ’ s call .
But at around only a fifth of the adult population , it is not enough to make it effective .
As our exposé shows today , the NHS Covid app is , to use a technical term , barmy .
It doesn ’ t work .
Users in the same house are getting different risk alerts at the same time , or are given information contrary to local reality .
In one house , different levels of alert register in different rooms .
The app is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not even linked up to the NHS , but a private testing system with a parent company in the US .
No wonder those suffering under heavier new restrictions in the north are angry .
The rules are impossible to follow and few can trust a Prime Minister who gets it wrong all the time .
Not least when it comes to understanding the rules himself .
Nowhere is that sense of failure more justified than in the scandalous and ongoing experience of care homes , so many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the People)

The Government promised us a "world beating" app to tackle killer virus... but unsurprisingly, it barely works and isn't fit for purpose
Voice of the Sunday People: You can trust Tories to be app-hazard in corona war
There is a certainty about anything the Government promises in the fight against Covid – it won’t work.
Boris Johnson placed our hopes in defeating the virus on a “world-beating” test-and-trace system. Ill-conceived and incompetently implemented, it just doesn’t work.
Now we have a new Covid app, wheeled out in a blaze of hype and encouragement for us all to sign up.
There’s only one problem – it just doesn’t work well enough to do the job it’s supposed to do.
More than 12 million civic-minded citizens heeded the Government’s call.
But at around only a fifth of the adult population, it is not enough to make it effective.
Image: PA) PA)
As our exposé shows today, the NHS Covid app is, to use a technical term, barmy. It doesn’t work.
Users in the same house are getting different risk alerts at the same time, or are given information contrary to local reality.
In one house, different levels of alert register in different rooms.
The app is not compatible with the most popularly used smartphones.
It’s not even linked up to the NHS, but a private testing system with a parent company in the US.
No wonder those suffering under heavier new restrictions in the north are angry.
The rules are impossible to follow and few can trust a Prime Minister who gets it wrong all the time. Not least when it comes to understanding the rules himself.
Nowhere is that sense of failure more justified than in the scandalous and ongoing experience of care homes, so many of which risk going to the wall.
As a Prime Minister, Boris Johnson just doesn’t work.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Prisoners get supplies to make their own cakes like Great British Bake Off stars

Lags can take part in their own Great Prison Bake Off now tasty ingredients are sold in prison tuck shops .
Millions of TV viewers tuned in when Bake Off returned – including prisoners doing time .
Lags inspired by the show will be able to whip up their own sweet treats in jail kitchens .
Baking products like self-raising flour , icing sugar , coconut milk and dried fruit are all available via mail order .
A source said : “ All they need are eggs from the kitchen and they can put together sponges and all sorts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ could put the TV contestants to shame .
`` Just as long as no one says , ‘ I could murder a piece of cake !
’ ” The list of products inmates are able to buy is regularly updated by the Ministry of Justice .
Keen baker Rose West , 66 , pictured , who was jailed for life in 1995 for the murders of 10 girls and women , once scooped the first prize in a prison bake-off competition after whipping up a Victoria sponge .
Earlier this year , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 59 , was sending his own favourite cake recipes to a website run by supporters who claim he was wrongly convicted of killing his family .

EXCLUSIVE: Inspired inmates are able to make sweet treats in jail kitchens as baking products like self-raising flour, icing sugar, coconut milk and dried fruit are all available
Prisoners get supplies to make their own cakes like Great British Bake Off stars
Lags can take part in their own Great Prison Bake Off now tasty ingredients are sold in prison tuck shops.
Millions of TV viewers tuned in when Bake Off returned – including prisoners doing time.
Lags inspired by the show will be able to whip up their own sweet treats in jail kitchens.
Baking products like self-raising flour, icing sugar, coconut milk and dried fruit are all available via mail order.
A source said: “All they need are eggs from the kitchen and they can put together sponges and all sorts. With time on their hands, some could put the TV contestants to shame.
"Just as long as no one says, ‘I could murder a piece of cake!’”
Image: C4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon/PA) C4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon/PA)
The list of products inmates are able to buy is regularly updated by the Ministry of Justice.
Keen baker Rose West, 66, pictured, who was jailed for life in 1995 for the murders of 10 girls and women, once scooped the first prize in a prison bake-off competition after whipping up a Victoria sponge.
Earlier this year, it emerged that mass murderer Jeremy Bamber, 59, was sending his own favourite cake recipes to a website run by supporters who claim he was wrongly convicted of killing his family.
His favourites included golden syrup cake, black forest gateau, apple charlotte and a fruit offering.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--"Trump and Biden's debate was a real hot mess - but we're too British for that"

Here is a nice bit of pub quiz help for you .
It would have to be a pretty boring pub quiz but , still , you never know .
Which presidential campaign featured the first televised debate ?
Clue ?
Right , it took place in 1956 .
I love these things .
We should do a proper quiz here one week .
Maybe I could find a prize or something .
It was Democrat Eleanor Roosevelt and Republican Margaret Chase Smith standing in for Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower .
Good , eh ?
Lots of people ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Kennedy vs Nixon but it wasn ’ t .
I was looking this up on Thursday morning when I watched this week ’ s effort at a debate .
In previous years I would have stayed up , but life is too short .
And I already have a long list of things I ’ ve stayed up for that have ended in disappointment : elections , Brexit , Tyson vs Bruno , the 2006 Ashes , Santa Claus .
I went for the replay instead but turned the TV on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was describing what he had just seen : “ That was a hot mess , inside a dumpster fire , inside a train wreck .
That was the worst debate I have ever seen .
In fact , it wasn ’ t even a debate .
It was a disgrace.
” His co-host didn ’ t hold back : “ I ’ m just going to say it like it is .
That was a sh**show.
” And it was .
It really was .
When preparing for the 1956 debate , Margaret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the questions as briefly as possible in an even-pitched tone.
” She did , until the end when her delivery became a bit more , as she called it , “ biting ” .
This infuriated Eleanor so much that she refused a handshake afterwards.Well ladies , thank God you didn ’ t see Tuesday ’ s efforts .
Le Monde in France called it a “ terrible storm ” , Germany ’ s Der Spiegel “ A TV duel like a car accident , ” and La Repubblica ’ s verdict in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunk so low.
” And the Russians weighed in : “ A one-and-a-half-hour exchange of insults.
” You can imagine Putin sitting there laughing , feet up , big bag of Revels , just watching it unfold .
Trump did what he always does .
Was rude , spiky , insulting .
All Joe Biden had to do was keep his cool and not make any mistakes .
Which he did , but as many have pointed out – that ’ s a low bar and doesn ’ t really get us anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll sink to that level over here .
Yes , political exchanges are fraught , and the more populism comes to the fore , the nastier things get .
But we ’ re not that bad .
My real worry is the strategy from Biden giving people ideas .
I agree with the premise that Labour should let Mr Johnson unravel .
That ’ s fair – and the polls seem to suggest that for the moment it is working .
And I do agree that the election is a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit premature .
But there ’ s got to be more than : “ I ’ m not the other guy ( Johnson OR Corbyn ) , ” from Labour .
Like the American debate showed , when you get into that sort of thinking , the only loser is the country .
Anyways , there you go .
And if you win anything with that pub quiz answer please send my cut to the usual address .
Unless it ’ s beer .
If it ’ s beer I ’ ll come @ @ @ @ @

Our columnist reflects on the "worst Presidential debate in history" and shares hope that such bad behaviour will never be seen between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer
Keir Mudie: Trump and Biden's debate really was a hot mess - but we're too British for that
Here is a nice bit of pub quiz help for you. It would have to be a pretty boring pub quiz but, still, you never know.
Which presidential campaign featured the first televised debate?
Clue? Right, it took place in 1956.
I love these things. We should do a proper quiz here one week. Maybe I could find a prize or something.
It was Democrat Eleanor Roosevelt and Republican Margaret Chase Smith standing in for Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower.
Good, eh? Lots of people (I did) say the first one was Kennedy vs Nixon but it wasn’t. I was looking this up on Thursday morning when I watched this week’s effort at a debate.
In previous years I would have stayed up, but life is too short.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
And I already have a long list of things I’ve stayed up for that have ended in disappointment: elections, Brexit, Tyson vs Bruno, the 2006 Ashes, Santa Claus.
I went for the replay instead but turned the TV on a bit too early.
The CNN guy was describing what he had just seen: “That was a hot mess, inside a dumpster fire, inside a train wreck. That was the worst debate I have ever seen. In fact, it wasn’t even a debate. It was a disgrace.”
His co-host didn’t hold back: “I’m just going to say it like it is. That was a sh**show.”
And it was. It really was.
When preparing for the 1956 debate, Margaret Smith said: “I would answer the questions as briefly as possible in an even-pitched tone.”
She did, until the end when her delivery became a bit more, as she called it, “biting”.
Image: JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
This infuriated Eleanor so much that she refused a handshake afterwards.Well ladies, thank God you didn’t see Tuesday’s efforts.
Le Monde in France called it a “terrible storm”, Germany’s Der Spiegel “A TV duel like a car accident,” and La Repubblica’s verdict in Italy: “Never had American politics sunk so low.”
And the Russians weighed in: “A one-and-a-half-hour exchange of insults.” You can imagine Putin sitting there laughing, feet up, big bag of Revels, just watching it unfold.
Trump did what he always does. Was rude, spiky, insulting. All Joe Biden had to do was keep his cool and not make any mistakes.
Which he did, but as many have pointed out – that’s a low bar and doesn’t really get us anywhere.
I don’t worry that we’ll sink to that level over here. Yes, political exchanges are fraught, and the more populism comes to the fore, the nastier things get. But we’re not that bad.
My real worry is the strategy from Biden giving people ideas. I agree with the premise that Labour should let Mr Johnson unravel.
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That’s fair – and the polls seem to suggest that for the moment it is working. And I do agree that the election is a long way off and policy announcements are a bit premature.
But there’s got to be more than: “I’m not the other guy (Johnson OR Corbyn),” from Labour.
Like the American debate showed, when you get into that sort of thinking, the only loser is the country.
Anyways, there you go. And if you win anything with that pub quiz answer please send my cut to the usual address. Unless it’s beer. If it’s beer I’ll come and pick it up.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Two in three Brits want fines for coronavirus rule-breakers doubled to £20,000

Brits terrified of catching Covid want fines for rule breakers doubled to £20,000 .
The stricter clampdown would be win the backing of six out of 10 people , says a survey for the Sunday Mirror .
Our poll also found 58 per cent favoured closing all pubs , bars and restaurants for two weeks and stopping households mixing indoors .
Half of people believe households should also not mix outdoors and 44 per cent would accept another unlimited national lockdown .
But more than half , 55 per cent , have little or no confidence that Boris Johnson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis .
Chris Hopkins , of Savanta ComRes which carried out our exclusive poll , said : “ This shows the public would accept further and stricter measures .
`` And it indicates it ’ s not the PM ’ s policies causing lack of public confidence so perhaps it ’ s the man himself.
” As the R rate , which signals the number of people one person infects hit 1.6 , Brits believe tougher measures are needed to bring it down .
And 55 per cent think an indefinite national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say the Government must sort out the test and trace mess if Boris Johnson ’ s existing tougher controls are to work .
University of St Andrews ’ Professor Stephen Reicher called for an integrated strategy .
He said : “ Restrictions without test and trace are pointless.
” Our survey of 2,015 adults showed about eight in 10 know pubs must shut at 10pm and where they must wear face coverings .
But half were unsure about penalties for not wearing face masks or the rule of six in pubs and restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent thought uni students should have fees refunded if they can not have face-to-face tuition .
Most think students must follow the same rules as other adults .

EXCLUSIVE: Law-abiding Brits think the Government should punish rule-breakers with even steeper fines as infection rate and hospitalisation cases soar
Two in three Brits want fines for coronavirus rule-breakers doubled to £20,000
Brits terrified of catching Covid want fines for rule breakers doubled to £20,000.
The stricter clampdown would be win the backing of six out of 10 people, says a survey for the Sunday Mirror.
Our poll also found 58 per cent favoured closing all pubs, bars and restaurants for two weeks and stopping households mixing indoors.
Half of people believe households should also not mix outdoors and 44 per cent would accept another unlimited national lockdown.
But more than half, 55 per cent, have little or no confidence that Boris Johnson is the leader to steer the nation through the crisis.
Chris Hopkins, of Savanta ComRes which carried out our exclusive poll, said: “This shows the public would accept further and stricter measures.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"And it indicates it’s not the PM’s policies causing lack of public confidence so perhaps it’s the man himself.”
As the R rate, which signals the number of people one person infects hit 1.6, Brits believe tougher measures are needed to bring it down.
And 55 per cent think an indefinite national lockdown would work.
Independent SAGE experts say the Government must sort out the test and trace mess if Boris Johnson’s existing tougher controls are to work.
University of St Andrews’ Professor Stephen Reicher called for an integrated strategy. He said: “Restrictions without test and trace are pointless.”
Our survey of 2,015 adults showed about eight in 10 know pubs must shut at 10pm and where they must wear face coverings.
But half were unsure about penalties for not wearing face masks or the rule of six in pubs and restaurants.
The poll also found 63 per cent thought uni students should have fees refunded if they cannot have face-to-face tuition. Most think students must follow the same rules as other adults.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Donald Trump wanted to appear 'strong' in short coronavirus address

US President Donald Trump still wanted to appear `` strong and resilient '' but has been softened by his coronavirus diagnosis , according to a body language expert .
It was confirmed yesterday that he and First Lady Melania had both tested positive for Covid-19 .
Even though it was said the President was suffering from coronavirus symptoms including a low-grade fever .
It 's reported that he was also treated with an experimental drug cocktail injection and the antiviral medication remdesivir .
But it was decided that the President should go to hospital and before departing he made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit , white shirt and pale blue tie , he appeared tired as he said a few words .
He told the public : `` I want to thank every body for the tremendous support .
I 'm going to Walter Reed Hospital .
`` I think I 'm doing very well but we 're going to make sure things work out .
`` The first lady is doing very well .
So thank you very much I appreciate it .
I will never forget it .
Thank you . ''
Judi James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Donald Trump that he show the opposition that he is n't `` weak or vulnerable '' and says it was inevitable he would do an address to prove just that .
Judi told the Mirror Online : `` As an alpha male leader , the projection of physical presence , strength and resilience are all vital ingredient of Trump ’ s power-displays .
`` For any alpha animal to show pain or weakness is to make itself vulnerable to attack and defeat from its enemies , so it was no surprise Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brief address so soon after being diagnosed . ''
She also adds there is a softness to Trump that the public rarely see when he talks about his wife Melania .
Judi adds : `` As he mentions Melania there is a softness .
He tells us : ‘ I think I ’ m doing well ’ , which is a much more ambiguous term from a man known for his hyperbole and super-emphatic statements .
And on his body language as he 's filmed walking to the helicopter to be jetted off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prove his `` resilience and strength '' .
`` His thumbs-up gestures on the walk out to his helicopter looks designed to suggest resilience and strength .
`` He stands upright with his arms at his sides and there are some small bounces on his feet to hint at energy .
`` He even pulls his back straighter towards the end which is intended to reassure the public . ''
The president 's physician , Dr Sean Conley , said his medical team is `` extremely happy '' with Mr Trump 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medical Centre near Washington DC .
But reports in the US gave a less positive picture , with sources telling the Associated Press that some of the president 's vital signs over the past 24 hours were `` very concerning '' , though he has been improving since going to hospital .
Giving an update outside the hospital on Saturday , Dr Conley said the president is fever-free , is not on oxygen and is not having difficulty breathing .
Dr Conley refused to say whether Mr Trump had ever been on oxygen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president 's symptoms , including a cough and nasal congestion , `` are now resolving and improving '' .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Judi James, Judi James)

TRUMP MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE BEING TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WITH COVID-19
TRUMP MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE BEING TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WITH COVID-19
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation before being flown off to hospital after his coronavirus diagnosis and with his body language he was keen to reassure the public he is "strong"
Donald Trump trying to look strong but has been 'softened' by coronavirus, says body language expert
US President Donald Trump still wanted to appear "strong and resilient" but has been softened by his coronavirus diagnosis, according to a body language expert.
It was confirmed yesterday that he and First Lady Melania had both tested positive for Covid-19.
Even though it was said the President was suffering from coronavirus symptoms including a low-grade fever.
It's reported that he was also treated with an experimental drug cocktail injection and the antiviral medication remdesivir.
But it was decided that the President should go to hospital and before departing he made a small address.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and pale blue tie, he appeared tired as he said a few words.
He told the public: "I want to thank every body for the tremendous support. I'm going to Walter Reed Hospital.
"I think I'm doing very well but we're going to make sure things work out.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The first lady is doing very well. So thank you very much I appreciate it. I will never forget it. Thank you."
Judi James body language expert said it was vital to Donald Trump that he show the opposition that he isn't "weak or vulnerable" and says it was inevitable he would do an address to prove just that.
Judi told the Mirror Online: "As an alpha male leader, the projection of physical presence, strength and resilience are all vital ingredient of Trump’s power-displays.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"For any alpha animal to show pain or weakness is to make itself vulnerable to attack and defeat from its enemies, so it was no surprise Trump felt it was vital to make this brief address so soon after being diagnosed."
She also adds there is a softness to Trump that the public rarely see when he talks about his wife Melania.
Judi adds: "As he mentions Melania there is a softness. He tells us: ‘I think I’m doing well’, which is a much more ambiguous term from a man known for his hyperbole and super-emphatic statements.
And on his body language as he's filmed walking to the helicopter to be jetted off to hospital Judi says he adds gestures to prove his "resilience and strength".
"His thumbs-up gestures on the walk out to his helicopter looks designed to suggest resilience and strength.
"He stands upright with his arms at his sides and there are some small bounces on his feet to hint at energy.
"He even pulls his back straighter towards the end which is intended to reassure the public."
The president's physician, Dr Sean Conley, said his medical team is "extremely happy" with Mr Trump's progress at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre near Washington DC.
But reports in the US gave a less positive picture, with sources telling the Associated Press that some of the president's vital signs over the past 24 hours were "very concerning", though he has been improving since going to hospital.
Giving an update outside the hospital on Saturday, Dr Conley said the president is fever-free, is not on oxygen and is not having difficulty breathing.
Dr Conley refused to say whether Mr Trump had ever been on oxygen, despite repeated questioning, but said the president's symptoms, including a cough and nasal congestion, "are now resolving and improving".


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Dementia therapists are shut out of care homes during coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of care home residents are missing out on vital music therapy sessions because those who deliver them are not classed as essential workers .
Research shows music therapy is one of the most effective ways of reducing dementia ’ s psychological symptoms .
But many therapists are freelancers and have not been allowed into care homes during the pandemic because they are not classed as key workers .
As a result , many residents have developed anxiety and become reliant on medication they did not previously need .
Grace Meadows , director of Music for Dementia , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
The charity campaigns for people with dementia to have free music therapy .
She said : “ We work with more than 200 organisations that help people living with dementia access music services .
“ We ’ re hearing from music therapists every day who are telling us they can ’ t work because they ’ re freelancers and not essential workers .
“ It means thousands of people are being denied access to services that are vital to their quality of life .
“ Technology and online services are useful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But music is most impactful when it ’ s delivered in person , and can be experienced in real life , together .
Music isn ’ t simply a nicety for care home residents with dementia – it is a necessity .
“ There is no cure for dementia , but music can respond to this challenge unlike anything else.
” Studies have shown singing in care homes can reduce anxiety by 50 per cent and the need for medication by 67 per cent .
One patient whose life has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knowles .
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer ’ s four years ago but deteriorated during lockdown to the extent he did not recognise wife Hilary , 63 .
She was left with no choice but to move Paul , a former building manager , to a care home after he kept trying to escape from their house in Chorley , Lancs .
Music therapy was still being delivered at his care home and had such a positive effect that he has not only remembered who Hilary is , but started singing songs from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul was always whistling and singing , he was always so positive .
“ He was starting to decline towards the end of last year and became very reliant on me but during lockdown , he forgot I was his wife .
“ He kept leaving the house and I was having to run after him in the car .
He got really agitated and distressed and he was terrified .
“ I didn ’ t want to put him into a care home because of the pandemic but his safety became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I wasn ’ t coping and friends had to move in .
It was a horrendous time .
“ But then I got a message to ask if I would agree to one-to-one music therapy and it calmed him down .
His anxiety levels reduced when he was singing .
“ I can honestly say we ’ ve seen a huge change in that time .
He remembers I ’ m his wife , which is fabulous .
“ I ’ ve seen videos of him singing .
In one session , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from An American in Paris .
It ’ s the song he chose when we were signing the register at our wedding .
Then , he sang another song called A Bushel and a Peck [ from the musical Guys and Dolls ] .
`` We used to sing it to our granddaughter when she was a baby.
” Hilary has only been able to visit Paul once since he moved to the care home because of the current tight restrictions in Bolton .
But they keep in touch regularly via Skype and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of joy when therapists have sent her videos of Paul singing .
She said : “ The music therapist said , ‘ It ’ s so nice to see him after a session as he goes down the corridor , whistling ’ .
It made me realise , although he ’ d whistled all his life , he ’ d stopped when his dementia started .
“ It ’ s fabulous that he is whistling again .
I can have a conversation with him now but , although he ’ s confused , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t concentrate .
It ’ s worth its weight in gold for me .
If he ’ s OK , I ’ m OK. ” Her views were echoed by Baroness Sally Greengross , the former director-general of Age Concern and a crossbench peer who campaigns on issues affecting the elderly .
The 85-year-old was moved to tears after seeing a dementia patient conducting an orchestra many years ago and has fought for them to have access to music therapy sessions ever since .
Baroness Greengross said : “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arts… have on people with dementia , particularly music .
“ It ’ s just extraordinary what music can do .
It calms people , it helps them remember things which have been completely forgotten , it brings back memories and reduces depression .
“ Music can really alter the atmosphere in care homes.
” During the pandemic , The Sunday People has fought passionately for our care home residents with a string of exposés .
In May , we revealed that elderly residents in homes were dying because hospital patients who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent straight to homes from hospitals .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Geraldine McKelvie, Geraldine McKelvie)

EXCLUSIVE: Research shows music therapy is one of the most effective ways of reducing dementia’s psychological symptoms, but therapists are being blocked from elderly
Dementia therapists are shut out of care homes during coronavirus pandemic
Thousands of care home residents are missing out on vital music therapy sessions because those who deliver them are not classed as essential workers.
Research shows music therapy is one of the most effective ways of reducing dementia’s psychological symptoms.
But many therapists are freelancers and have not been allowed into care homes during the pandemic because they are not classed as key workers.
As a result, many residents have developed anxiety and become reliant on medication they did not previously need.
Grace Meadows, director of Music for Dementia, said the services were “vital” for many patients.
The charity campaigns for people with dementia to have free music therapy.
She said: “We work with more than 200 organisations that help people living with dementia access music services.
“We’re hearing from music therapists every day who are telling us they can’t work because they’re freelancers and not essential workers.
“It means thousands of people are being denied access to services that are vital to their quality of life.
“Technology and online services are useful and have helped to bridge the gap.
“But music is most impactful when it’s delivered in person, and can be experienced in real life, together. Music isn’t simply a nicety for care home residents with dementia – it is a necessity.
“There is no cure for dementia, but music can respond to this challenge unlike anything else.”
Studies have shown singing in care homes can reduce anxiety by 50 per cent and the need for medication by 67 per cent.
One patient whose life has been revolutionised by music therapy is 75-year-old Paul Knowles.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago but deteriorated during lockdown to the extent he did not recognise wife Hilary, 63.
She was left with no choice but to move Paul, a former building manager, to a care home after he kept trying to escape from their house in Chorley, Lancs.
Music therapy was still being delivered at his care home and had such a positive effect that he has not only remembered who Hilary is, but started singing songs from their wedding.
Hilary said: “Paul was always whistling and singing, he was always so positive.
“He was starting to decline towards the end of last year and became very reliant on me but during lockdown, he forgot I was his wife.
“He kept leaving the house and I was having to run after him in the car. He got really agitated and distressed and he was terrified.
Image: PA) PA)
“I didn’t want to put him into a care home because of the pandemic but his safety became the paramount thing. I was on medication because I wasn’t coping and friends had to move in. It was a horrendous time.
“But then I got a message to ask if I would agree to one-to-one music therapy and it calmed him down. His anxiety levels reduced when he was singing.
“I can honestly say we’ve seen a huge change in that time. He remembers I’m his wife, which is fabulous.
“I’ve seen videos of him singing. In one session, he started to sing S’Wonderful from An American in Paris. It’s the song he chose when we were signing the register at our wedding. Then, he sang another song called A Bushel and a Peck [from the musical Guys and Dolls].
"We used to sing it to our granddaughter when she was a baby.”
Hilary has only been able to visit Paul once since he moved to the care home because of the current tight restrictions in Bolton.
But they keep in touch regularly via Skype and phone – and she has wept tears of joy when therapists have sent her videos of Paul singing.
She said: “The music therapist said, ‘It’s so nice to see him after a session as he goes down the corridor, whistling’. It made me realise, although he’d whistled all his life, he’d stopped when his dementia started.
“It’s fabulous that he is whistling again. I can have a conversation with him now but, although he’s confused, he’s not so distressed he can’t concentrate. It’s worth its weight in gold for me. If he’s OK, I’m OK.”
Her views were echoed by Baroness Sally Greengross, the former director-general of Age Concern and a crossbench peer who campaigns on issues affecting the elderly.
The 85-year-old was moved to tears after seeing a dementia patient conducting an orchestra many years ago and has fought for them to have access to music therapy sessions ever since. Baroness Greengross said: “I’m a passionate believer in the effects the arts… have on people with dementia, particularly music.
“It’s just extraordinary what music can do. It calms people, it helps them remember things which have been completely forgotten, it brings back memories and reduces depression.
“Music can really alter the atmosphere in care homes.”
During the pandemic, The Sunday People has fought passionately for our care home residents with a string of exposés.
In May, we revealed that elderly residents in homes were dying because hospital patients who had not been tested for coronavirus were sent straight to homes from hospitals.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--How Cavani could line up at Man Utd in battle for striker spot with Martial

It 's been a long time coming , but Manchester United finally look like they will sign a new forward in the summer transfer window .
Up to this point , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had to settle for just one arrival , with Donny van de Beek signing from Ajax in a deal worth £40million .
A whole host of forwards have been linked , as the United boss looks to add more firepower to his squad .
Jadon Sancho has been the name most paired with United , but his £108million price-tag means he is likely to remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been linked , but it looks like it will be Edinson Cavani arriving on Monday 's deadline .
The former PSG forward is closing in on a free transfer , after the striker agreed to a short-term deal at Old Trafford .
Cavani is expected to complete a medical over the weekend , before being confirmed as a Manchester United player shortly after .
But how will United line up with the Uruguayan in their starting XI ?
Former Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku has warned that the addition of another forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line for Solskajer .
He said : `` I hear a lot of people saying , ‘ Let ’ s buy another this , let ’ s buy another striker , let ’ s buy that ’ .
`` If you buy another striker what are you going to do with Anthony ?
Anthony is a good player .
He ’ s young .
He ’ s now being the No 9 at a great club .
Last year he scored 23 goals .
`` Then you have Mason ’ s transition that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from right wing to number nine , and Mason is a killer .
Like , I ’ ve seen him first-hand .
He ’ s got something . ''
For much of 2020 , United have started games with Mason Greenwood on the right , Anthony Martial down the middle and Marcus Rashford on the left .
Rashford 's form has made him one of the first names on the team-sheet and his place looks fairly secure .
Martial is building a reputation through the middle , but Cavani 's advancing years means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing centrally .
That leaves Greenwood or Martial to battle it out for the spot on the right-wing .
Long-term , Greenwood will see himself playing as a centre-forward and learning from a player like Cavani could be valuable .
Martial does n't have too much experience on the right , but create a fluid front-three , should he and Rashford swap wings during games .
Who do Man Utd need to sign before the transfer window closes ?
Have your say here .
A second option is a bold way of using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just as Frank Lampard is working out how to fit in all of Chelsea 's forwards , the United boss now faces a similar conundrum .
A potential solution for that , against the weaker teams , where United will expect to dominate possession and face a low-block , they could go all out attack .
Sacrificing a deep-lying midfielder in Nemanja Matic could mean that United could play three behind Cavani , including Rashford in a No.10 position .
This would mean that Martial could shift over to his preferred left-hand side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position he has flourished in during his fledgling career .
Question marks remain over whether Cavani is really the type of forward United need at present , particularly as he has little experience on the right-hand side .
In fact , of United 's four forward players , three could play on the left , meaning that Solskjaer will need to shuffle his deck to keep a balanced side .
Either way , after months of frustration , a new signing is imminent .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks set to finally land one of his attacking targets with Edinson Cavani closing in on a move to Old Trafford
How Edinson Cavani could line up at Man Utd in battle for striker spot with Anthony Martial
It's been a long time coming, but Manchester United finally look like they will sign a new forward in the summer transfer window.
Up to this point, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had to settle for just one arrival, with Donny van de Beek signing from Ajax in a deal worth £40million.
A whole host of forwards have been linked, as the United boss looks to add more firepower to his squad.
Jadon Sancho has been the name most paired with United, but his £108million price-tag means he is likely to remain with Borussia Dortmund.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Ousmane Dembele has also been linked, but it looks like it will be Edinson Cavani arriving on Monday's deadline.
The former PSG forward is closing in on a free transfer, after the striker agreed to a short-term deal at Old Trafford.
Cavani is expected to complete a medical over the weekend, before being confirmed as a Manchester United player shortly after.
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But how will United line up with the Uruguayan in their starting XI?
Former Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku has warned that the addition of another forward will hinder the trio currently leading the line for Solskajer.
He said: "I hear a lot of people saying, ‘Let’s buy another this, let’s buy another striker, let’s buy that’.
"If you buy another striker what are you going to do with Anthony? Anthony is a good player. He’s young. He’s now being the No 9 at a great club. Last year he scored 23 goals.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Then you have Mason’s transition that is going to happen any time soon from right wing to number nine, and Mason is a killer. Like, I’ve seen him first-hand. He’s got something."
For much of 2020, United have started games with Mason Greenwood on the right, Anthony Martial down the middle and Marcus Rashford on the left.
Rashford's form has made him one of the first names on the team-sheet and his place looks fairly secure.
Martial is building a reputation through the middle, but Cavani's advancing years means he is likely to be tasked with playing centrally.
That leaves Greenwood or Martial to battle it out for the spot on the right-wing. Long-term, Greenwood will see himself playing as a centre-forward and learning from a player like Cavani could be valuable.
Martial doesn't have too much experience on the right, but create a fluid front-three, should he and Rashford swap wings during games.
Who do Man Utd need to sign before the transfer window closes? Have your say here.
A second option is a bold way of using all of Solskjaer's attacking talents.
Just as Frank Lampard is working out how to fit in all of Chelsea's forwards, the United boss now faces a similar conundrum.
A potential solution for that, against the weaker teams, where United will expect to dominate possession and face a low-block, they could go all out attack.
Sacrificing a deep-lying midfielder in Nemanja Matic could mean that United could play three behind Cavani, including Rashford in a No.10 position.
This would mean that Martial could shift over to his preferred left-hand side, while also using Greenwood in the position he has flourished in during his fledgling career.
Question marks remain over whether Cavani is really the type of forward United need at present, particularly as he has little experience on the right-hand side.
In fact, of United's four forward players, three could play on the left, meaning that Solskjaer will need to shuffle his deck to keep a balanced side.
Either way, after months of frustration, a new signing is imminent.
*Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Jade Thirlwall says she had therapy for stage nerves on Little Mix: The Search

Singer Jade Thirlwall admitted that she needed therapy for her stage nerves on the latest episode of Little Mix : The Search .
The Little Mix band member , 27 , came out with the revelation on Saturday night 's episode as she sat alongside bandmates Perrie Edwards , Jesy Nelson , and Leigh-Anne Pinnock .
The girls were discussing their anxieties before performances when Jade got honest about her struggles .
After one audition , Jesy asked : `` Do you guys still get nervous ? ''
Jade then said : `` I 'm terrible .
I 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything .
`` I did therapy , counselling to try and calm my nerves . ''
Thankfully , the singer revealed that she has found ways to cope with her anxieties .
She added : `` I do still get nervous now but I have learnt to deal with it better , but it impacts your vocals so much . ''
In tonight 's instalment that Jade was the saving grace of contestant Tamara , who she cast the deciding vote to let her advance to the Band Room .
Perrie had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you sing high it is beautiful , but when you 're low you 're kind of singing through your teeth , and it was really affecting how I was hearing the performance . ''
However , Leigh-Anne and Jesy fought Tamara 's corner , eventually helping to convince Jade to give the vote to send her through .
Leigh-Anne had said to Tamara : `` The thing that drew me in was the way you performed .
Before Jade made her final decision , Jesy had opined : `` I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through ...
I really do n't . ''
Luckily for the student from Ireland , Jade sent Tamara through and she proved to make the final five for the show 's girlband .
The Search also sees the Little Mix girls search for male singers to form a boyband that could go all the way to success in the music industry .
Have the girls been choosing wisely ?
Little Mix : The Search continues on BBC One tomorrow night at 6.45pm .
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Jade Thirwall admitted she had therapy to overcome her stage fright during the latest episode of new Little Mix show The Search
Jade Thirlwall says she had therapy for stage nerves on Little Mix: The Search
Singer Jade Thirlwall admitted that she needed therapy for her stage nerves on the latest episode of Little Mix: The Search.
The Little Mix band member, 27, came out with the revelation on Saturday night's episode as she sat alongside bandmates Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
The girls were discussing their anxieties before performances when Jade got honest about her struggles.
After one audition, Jesy asked: "Do you guys still get nervous?"
Perrie responded: "All the time."
Jade then said: "I'm terrible. I've got better but in the beginning I tried everything.
"I did therapy, counselling to try and calm my nerves."
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Thankfully, the singer revealed that she has found ways to cope with her anxieties.
She added: "I do still get nervous now but I have learnt to deal with it better, but it impacts your vocals so much."
In tonight's instalment that Jade was the saving grace of contestant Tamara, who she cast the deciding vote to let her advance to the Band Room.
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Perrie had been less convinced, telling Tamara: "When you sing high it is beautiful, but when you're low you're kind of singing through your teeth, and it was really affecting how I was hearing the performance."
However, Leigh-Anne and Jesy fought Tamara's corner, eventually helping to convince Jade to give the vote to send her through.
Leigh-Anne had said to Tamara: "The thing that drew me in was the way you performed.
"I think you're such a beautiful performer."
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Before Jade made her final decision, Jesy had opined: "I don't get why you wouldn't put her through...I really don't."
Luckily for the student from Ireland, Jade sent Tamara through and she proved to make the final five for the show's girlband.
The Search also sees the Little Mix girls search for male singers to form a boyband that could go all the way to success in the music industry.
Have the girls been choosing wisely?
Little Mix: The Search continues on BBC One tomorrow night at 6.45pm.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-03--Man smashed in 'best friend' mum-of-three's face breaking her jaw and cheekbone

A man punched and kicked his former `` best friend '' in the head after a night of heavy drinking leaving her with serious injuries .
Steven Law , 44 , was jailed over the `` terrifying '' assault that broke his victim 's jaw and left cheekbone .
Law , of Speke , Merseyside , sobbed in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court as prosecutors outlined how he ruined a 20-year friendship .
The pair were at one stage in a relationship but remained `` good friends '' after they split up , reports the Liverpool Echo .
Louise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invited Law round to her house in Anfield on the evening of March 30 last year .
But he seemed `` angry '' on arrival and the pair ended up `` bickering '' and `` arguing '' during `` not the most pleasant of evenings '' .
Ms Santamera said Ms Hanson decided to go to bed at around 10.45pm , but said by now Law was drunk and being `` difficult '' .
She said : `` He was starting to be aggressive towards her and she said ' I really do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He then flatly refused and said ' I 'm , not f***ing going ' . ''
The victim rang Law 's mother , but when his father answered , Law grabbed her mobile phone and threw it across the room .
Ms Santamera said : `` He then launched a completely unprovoked attack on her .
He pushed her into the corner of the wall and then rained blows down on her face .
She described them as being punches .
`` She fell to the floor and even after she fell to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her , punching her primarily towards the face and the back of her head . ''
Law also repeatedly kicked and punched `` terrified '' Ms Hanson to the face and legs when she was in a kneeling position .
Ms Santamera added : `` He could have stopped and he chose to carry on . ''
She said the victim screamed at Law to get off and shouted for help , and a neighbour called the police , who arrested Law .
Officers took photos of Ms Hanson 's injuries the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swelling to her left cheek , two black eyes , bruising to her legs , and cuts to her lip , forehead and the back of her head .
Police encouraged her to go to hospital , where doctors noted a fractured mandible and left cheekbone , but opted against surgery .
In a victim statement made in June , Ms Hanson said her broken jaw had healed well , but the broken cheekbone was continuing to cause her problems .
Ms Santamera said : `` She may need to have cosmetic surgery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tissue injected into the cheekbone area , so as to remove the depression that has been caused by the assault . ''
Law admitted the attack to police , but initially tried to claim Ms Hanson had been shouting and screaming in his face , which caused him to lose self-control .
Ms Santamera said : `` However , when shown the photos of the injuries he then threw himself on the floor in the interview in a most distressed state .
`` He was crying and was saying to the police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had done to his best friend . ''
Law , who admitted causing grievous bodily harm , cried in the dock and covered his face with his hands .
Ian Harris , defending , said his client had no previous convictions and reading multiple character references and a pre-sentence report , many people would be `` staggered '' to hear what he had done .
The lawyer said : `` There has n't been any hint in his background of anything like this before , in fact to the contrary , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complainant , he 's assisted her and he 's assisted her children . ''
Mr Harris said Law could n't explain what made him act that way and if it was fuelled by drink , that was an explanation , not an excuse .
He said : `` His apology is without qualification for how he behaved .
`` It became apparent in the police interview - I 've never come across a man throwing himself on the floor in tears , when what he 's done actually dawns on him , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Julian Knowles , QC , to bear in mind Law 's previous good character and early guilty plea and spare him jail .
Mr Harris said : `` This defendant just wo n't offend again - it 's as simple as that . ''
However , Judge Knowles said the attack was just too serious for any punishment other than immediate custody to be appropriate .
He jailed Law for 18 months and handed him a seven-year restraining order to protect Ms Hanson .

Steven Law, 44, from Liverpool, repeatedly punched and kicked his former partner Sarah Hanson in the head during an unprovoked attack after a night of drinking
Man smashed in 'best friend' mum-of-three's face breaking her jaw and cheekbone
A man punched and kicked his former "best friend" in the head after a night of heavy drinking leaving her with serious injuries.
Steven Law, 44, was jailed over the "terrifying" assault that broke his victim's jaw and left cheekbone.
Law, of Speke, Merseyside, sobbed in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court as prosecutors outlined how he ruined a 20-year friendship.
The pair were at one stage in a relationship but remained "good friends" after they split up, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Louise Santamera, prosecuting, said the mum invited Law round to her house in Anfield on the evening of March 30 last year.
But he seemed "angry" on arrival and the pair ended up "bickering" and "arguing" during "not the most pleasant of evenings".
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Ms Santamera said Ms Hanson decided to go to bed at around 10.45pm, but said by now Law was drunk and being "difficult".
She said: "He was starting to be aggressive towards her and she said 'I really do want you to leave now'. He then flatly refused and said 'I'm, not f***ing going'."
The victim rang Law's mother, but when his father answered, Law grabbed her mobile phone and threw it across the room.
Ms Santamera said: "He then launched a completely unprovoked attack on her.
He pushed her into the corner of the wall and then rained blows down on her face. She described them as being punches.
"She fell to the floor and even after she fell to the floor, he continued to punch her, punching her primarily towards the face and the back of her head."
Law also repeatedly kicked and punched "terrified" Ms Hanson to the face and legs when she was in a kneeling position.
Ms Santamera added: "He could have stopped and he chose to carry on."
She said the victim screamed at Law to get off and shouted for help, and a neighbour called the police, who arrested Law.
Officers took photos of Ms Hanson's injuries the next day, which included "severe" swelling to her left cheek, two black eyes, bruising to her legs, and cuts to her lip, forehead and the back of her head.
Police encouraged her to go to hospital, where doctors noted a fractured mandible and left cheekbone, but opted against surgery.
In a victim statement made in June, Ms Hanson said her broken jaw had healed well, but the broken cheekbone was continuing to cause her problems.
Ms Santamera said: "She may need to have cosmetic surgery. I think in essence some fatty tissue injected into the cheekbone area, so as to remove the depression that has been caused by the assault."
Law admitted the attack to police, but initially tried to claim Ms Hanson had been shouting and screaming in his face, which caused him to lose self-control.
Ms Santamera said: "However, when shown the photos of the injuries he then threw himself on the floor in the interview in a most distressed state.
"He was crying and was saying to the police officer he would never forgive himself for what he had done to his best friend."
Law, who admitted causing grievous bodily harm, cried in the dock and covered his face with his hands.
Ian Harris, defending, said his client had no previous convictions and reading multiple character references and a pre-sentence report, many people would be "staggered" to hear what he had done.
The lawyer said: "There hasn't been any hint in his background of anything like this before, in fact to the contrary, he's had a long relationship with the complainant, he's assisted her and he's assisted her children."
Mr Harris said Law couldn't explain what made him act that way and if it was fuelled by drink, that was an explanation, not an excuse.
He said: "His apology is without qualification for how he behaved.
"It became apparent in the police interview - I've never come across a man throwing himself on the floor in tears, when what he's done actually dawns on him, as it did here."
He asked Judge Julian Knowles, QC, to bear in mind Law's previous good character and early guilty plea and spare him jail.
Mr Harris said: "This defendant just won't offend again - it's as simple as that."
However, Judge Knowles said the attack was just too serious for any punishment other than immediate custody to be appropriate.
He jailed Law for 18 months and handed him a seven-year restraining order to protect Ms Hanson.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Laurence Fox boycotting Sainsbury's over its support of Black History Month

Laurence Fox has announced that he 's boycotting Sainsbury 's as he accused the supermarket of promoting `` racial segregation and discrimination '' .
The actor , who describes himself as a `` Fierce Liberal '' told his 238,000 Twitter followers that he 'll never shop in Sainsbury 's again .
It came after a statement from the company 's official account spoke of how they would be marking Black History Month , an annual observance of black history and culture celebrated around the world .
The statement read : `` We are proud to celebrate Black History Month together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities and we will not tolerate racism .
`` We proudly represent and serve our diverse society and anyone who does not want to shop with an inclusive retailer is welcome to shop elsewhere . ''
Laurence shared the statement , adding : `` Dear @ sainsburys I won ’ t be shopping in your supermarket ever again whilst you promote racial segregation and discrimination .
I sincerely hope others join me .
RT # BoycottSainsburys '' He added : `` Further reading here , '' alongside a link to the Sainsbury 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Month .
It says : `` At Sainsbury 's we want to celebrate black heritage with our colleagues and customers .
We recognise and embrace the contributions black people have made in the UK , both past and present , and acknowledge the black history is UK history . ''
Laurence 's tweet left some of his fans confused .
One asked him : `` I agree with loads of what you say , so this is not a criticism , but I ca n't understand why this is promoting racial segregation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their workforce ?
I may be missing something here.. someone enlighten me ! ''
Others said they felt Sainsbury 's tweet had the desired effect .
One wrote : `` Yes I guess they know people like me will be loving shopping there without bumping into racists '' Another posted : `` Sainsbury ’ s say they don ’ t want racists using their shop and racists doing exactly what they have asked by going elsewhere , bants '' A third penned : `` Will be making sure I pop there much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bigot free store by the state of the comments here . ''
A spokesperson for Sainsbury 's told Mirror Online : `` We proudly represent and serve our diverse society and we are proud to be celebrating Black History Month with our colleagues and customers . ''

The actor took to Twitter to announce that he'll no longer be shopping at supermarket Sainbury's after its official account shared a statement on Black History Month
Laurence Fox has announced that he's boycotting Sainsbury's as he accused the supermarket of promoting "racial segregation and discrimination".
The actor, who describes himself as a "Fierce Liberal" told his 238,000 Twitter followers that he'll never shop in Sainsbury's again.
It came after a statement from the company's official account spoke of how they would be marking Black History Month, an annual observance of black history and culture celebrated around the world.
The statement read: "We are proud to celebrate Black History Month together with our Black colleagues, customers and communities and we will not tolerate racism.
"We proudly represent and serve our diverse society and anyone who does not want to shop with an inclusive retailer is welcome to shop elsewhere."
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Walpole) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Walpole)
Laurence shared the statement, adding: "Dear @sainsburys I won’t be shopping in your supermarket ever again whilst you promote racial segregation and discrimination. I sincerely hope others join me. RT #BoycottSainsburys"
He added: "Further reading here," alongside a link to the Sainsbury's website explaining why they support Black History Month.
It says: "At Sainsbury's we want to celebrate black heritage with our colleagues and customers. We recognise and embrace the contributions black people have made in the UK, both past and present, and acknowledge the black history is UK history."
Laurence's tweet left some of his fans confused.
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One asked him: "I agree with loads of what you say, so this is not a criticism, but I can't understand why this is promoting racial segregation. Are companies not allowed to celebrate sections of their workforce? I may be missing something here.. someone enlighten me!"
Others said they felt Sainsbury's tweet had the desired effect.
Image: @ LozzaFox/Twitter) @ LozzaFox/Twitter)
One wrote: "Yes I guess they know people like me will be loving shopping there without bumping into racists"
Another posted: "Sainsbury’s say they don’t want racists using their shop and racists doing exactly what they have asked by going elsewhere, bants"
A third penned: "Will be making sure I pop there much more than I did before - will be a bigot free store by the state of the comments here."
A spokesperson for Sainsbury's told Mirror Online: "At Sainsbury’s we strive to be an inclusive retailer where people love to work and shop. Earlier in the year we created online support groups for black colleagues across the business.
"These 'safe spaces' helped our black colleagues come together, share their experiences and support one another. We represent and serve our diverse society and are proud to be celebrating Black History Month with our colleagues and customers."


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Barcelona open to Ousmane Dembele transfer as Liverpool ponder late swoop

Barcelona are prepared to offload Ousmane Dembele before the transfer window shuts with Liverpool a potential destination .
The Frenchman has struggled with injuries since his mega money move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 .
And new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is ready to usher the forward towards the exit door .
The emergence of Ansu Fati and the return of Philippe Coutinho is set to further hinder Dembele 's opportunities .
Premier League duo Manchester United and Liverpool have been credited with interest in the 23-year-old , reports SPORT .
United look set to sign Edinson Cavani on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those doors .
It would leave the Reds with a free run at Dembele and Barcelona are hopeful of securing between €50m - €60m ( £45.3m - £54.3m ) for the player .
The Catalans paid a club record £131m to sign the player following Neymar 's departure three years ago .
But in that period he has played just 75 times , scoring on 19 occasions .
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Koeman had previously said that Dembele will be afforded playing time but that it was up to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was his wish .
He said : `` I can ’ t say much about Dembele , his presence depends on the rival and how he is in training .
His future ?
I haven ’ t yet seriously spoken to him about that .
`` We look for intensity in training .
We play like we train .
We don ’ t go out on the pitch to rest .
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Have your say here .
`` If a player is unhappy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ousmane has not told me anything .
If he stays , I count on him and he will have options to play . ''
Barcelona had been touted with a move from Lyon 's Memphis Depay , a player Koeman worked with an international level .
The French club though have decided not to sell one of their prized assets making a deal unlikely .

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Ousmane Dembele has been linked with moves to Man Utd and Liverpool as doubt continues over his Barcelona future and the transfer window winding down
Barcelona are prepared to offload Ousmane Dembele before the transfer window shuts with Liverpool a potential destination.
The Frenchman has struggled with injuries since his mega money move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
And new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is ready to usher the forward towards the exit door.
The emergence of Ansu Fati and the return of Philippe Coutinho is set to further hinder Dembele's opportunities.
Premier League duo Manchester United and Liverpool have been credited with interest in the 23-year-old, reports SPORT.
United look set to sign Edinson Cavani on a free transfer which may close one of those doors.
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It would leave the Reds with a free run at Dembele and Barcelona are hopeful of securing between €50m - €60m (£45.3m - £54.3m) for the player.
The Catalans paid a club record £131m to sign the player following Neymar's departure three years ago.
But in that period he has played just 75 times, scoring on 19 occasions.
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Koeman had previously said that Dembele will be afforded playing time but that it was up to him to express a desire to leave if that was his wish.
He said: "I can’t say much about Dembele, his presence depends on the rival and how he is in training. His future? I haven’t yet seriously spoken to him about that.
"We look for intensity in training. We play like we train. We don’t go out on the pitch to rest.
Should Liverpool make a late swoop for Ousmane Dembele? Have your say here.
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"If a player is unhappy, let him speak to me. Ousmane has not told me anything. If he stays, I count on him and he will have options to play."
Barcelona had been touted with a move from Lyon's Memphis Depay, a player Koeman worked with an international level.
The French club though have decided not to sell one of their prized assets making a deal unlikely.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Under-fire MP visited firms in trail of stupidity on day she took Covid-19 test

Under-fire MP Margaret Ferrier is under pressure to quit after breaching self-isolation rules multiple times by travelling across the UK with coronavirus .
New details have emerged of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP 's movements after she admitted to extraordinary breaches of self-isolation rules .
Ms Ferrier was suspended by the SNP last week and Nicola Sturgeon urged her to resign after she admitted to travelling to London while awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test - and then returning to Scotland by train after she had tested positive .
The Metropolitan Police said it was `` conducting an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transport Police .
Ms Ferrier admitted to experiencing mild symptoms on Saturday , September 26 and taking a test that day .
She began to feel better by Monday and travelled 400 miles to Parliament where she made a speech in the Commons .
That evening she received a positive test result - but instead of self-isolating , she travelled back to Scotland on Tuesday by train without seeking advice .
It has now emerged that she visited a gift shop , a beauty salon and a leisure centre in Lanarkshire on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paula Ogilvie , owner of the Sweet P gift shop , told the Sunday Mail that Ms Ferrier visited on Saturday at 11.45am .
She said : “ I don ’ t have any sympathy for Margaret .
I ’ d like to think she did n't know she was unwell when she was here but at the same time , there ’ s no excuses – if she wasn ’ t well , she should n't be going out .
“ I had a lot of time for her before but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shop.
” She added : “ I do think she should resign.
” Anna Stewart , owner of Vanilla beauty salon , said Ms Ferrier had also made an unscheduled visit .
She told the paper : “ Margaret Ferrier never had any treatments in our shop – she literally popped in , stood at the door , took a picture at the back wall and said ,  ‘ Welcome to Rutherglen.
’ I think she was doing a couple of visits that day to businesses .
“ We are totally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thankfully , we have regular clients who know us and we ’ re business as usual – our salon is cleaned every half an hour and we have an external cleaner who comes in every Sunday.
” The MP shared photos on social media last Saturday of her visiting venues , including Eastfield Leisure Centre in Rutherglen .
It is not clear what time she took the coronavirus test .
She had also posted a picture of herself with officers from East Kilbride , Rutherglen and Cambuslang Police - although the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwell .
Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said she should resign as an MP as she has `` lost the trust of her constituents '' .
The Edinburgh South MP told Sky News : `` For anybody to break the rules is putting people at risk .
`` For an MP to break the rules in such a negligent and haphazard way , putting the lives and the health of workers at risk - people who work on trains and in Parliament - is really unforgivable .
`` We need to send out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be tolerated . ''
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said he was `` surprised , amazed and shocked '' that she had not resigned .
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said her actions were far more serious than Dominic Cummings ' visit to Durham during lockdown .
He said : `` I think they are very different situations - I 've commented before on the situation with Dominic and actually , within the guidance it was n't on the same scale at all as what Margaret has done .
`` Margaret certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What she has done by travelling on public transport , knowing she has a positive test , is a whole different level .
`` It is exactly what nobody should be doing . ''
Ms Ferrier released a statement on Thursday admitting to the breaches , where she apologised for her actions and said there was `` no excuse '' .

New details emerged of ex-SNP MP Margaret Ferrier's movements after she admitted multiple breaches to coronavirus rules
Under-fire MP visited firms in trail of stupidity on day she took Covid-19 test
Under-fire MP Margaret Ferrier is under pressure to quit after breaching self-isolation rules multiple times by travelling across the UK with coronavirus.
New details have emerged of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP's movements after she admitted to extraordinary breaches of self-isolation rules.
Ms Ferrier was suspended by the SNP last week and Nicola Sturgeon urged her to resign after she admitted to travelling to London while awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test - and then returning to Scotland by train after she had tested positive.
The Metropolitan Police said it was "conducting an investigation into potential offences" with British Transport Police.
Ms Ferrier admitted to experiencing mild symptoms on Saturday, September 26 and taking a test that day.
She began to feel better by Monday and travelled 400 miles to Parliament where she made a speech in the Commons.
That evening she received a positive test result - but instead of self-isolating, she travelled back to Scotland on Tuesday by train without seeking advice.
It has now emerged that she visited a gift shop, a beauty salon and a leisure centre in Lanarkshire on the same day she took a test.
Paula Ogilvie, owner of the Sweet P gift shop, told the Sunday Mail that Ms Ferrier visited on Saturday at 11.45am.
She said: “I don’t have any sympathy for Margaret. I’d like to think she didn't know she was unwell when she was here but at the same time, there’s no excuses – if she wasn’t well, she shouldn't be going out.
“I had a lot of time for her before but she won’t be welcome back in the shop.”
She added: “I do think she should resign.”
Anna Stewart, owner of Vanilla beauty salon, said Ms Ferrier had also made an unscheduled visit.
She told the paper: “Margaret Ferrier never had any treatments in our shop – she literally popped in, stood at the door, took a picture at the back wall and said, ‘Welcome to Rutherglen.’ I think she was doing a couple of visits that day to businesses.
“We are totally disheartened at how irresponsible her actions were. Thankfully, we have regular clients who know us and we’re business as usual – our salon is cleaned every half an hour and we have an external cleaner who comes in every Sunday.”
The MP shared photos on social media last Saturday of her visiting venues, including Eastfield Leisure Centre in Rutherglen.
It is not clear what time she took the coronavirus test.
She had also posted a picture of herself with officers from East Kilbride, Rutherglen and Cambuslang Police - although the meeting took place before she began to feel unwell.
Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said she should resign as an MP as she has "lost the trust of her constituents".
The Edinburgh South MP told Sky News: "For anybody to break the rules is putting people at risk.
"For an MP to break the rules in such a negligent and haphazard way, putting the lives and the health of workers at risk - people who work on trains and in Parliament - is really unforgivable.
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"We need to send out a very strong message that this will not be tolerated."
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said he was "surprised, amazed and shocked" that she had not resigned.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said her actions were far more serious than Dominic Cummings ' visit to Durham during lockdown.
He said: "I think they are very different situations - I've commented before on the situation with Dominic and actually, within the guidance it wasn't on the same scale at all as what Margaret has done.
"Margaret certainly has done (break the rules). What she has done by travelling on public transport, knowing she has a positive test, is a whole different level.
"It is exactly what nobody should be doing."
Ms Ferrier released a statement on Thursday admitting to the breaches, where she apologised for her actions and said there was "no excuse".