thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Jose Mourinho's transfer budget slashed amid coronavirus crisis

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will be forced to shop in the bargain basement as Covid-19 continues to wreck havoc at the  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium .
Loan signings are now high on the agenda – and that has been communicated to the club ’ s external recruitment teams – as last year ’ s Champions League finalists look to cut costs .
Spurs have already made a U-turn over furloughing their non-playing staff – and that decision , while welcomed by fans ’ groups , will have an effect on their financial situation .
That has led to budgets being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at their £1billion stadium are starting to hit Daniel Levy ’ s bottom line .
Capital ’ s Summertime ball was among the first event to be axed along with Anthony Joshua ’ s fight with Kubrat Pulev which has been postponed , provisionally until July .
If Boris Johnson confirms this week that the lockdown will last until June , that will also put paid to American supergroup Guns N ’ Roses playing at the venue .
A rugby union clash between Saracens and Harlequins has already been cancelled and NFL fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under threat .
The revenue from additional events was to be an important part of the club ’ s strategy to maximise income from their new home .
Tottenham were this week highlighted as the most valuable club in the Premier League due to the relatively low ratio of players ’ wages to income generated .
Reaching the final of the Champions League last term enabled the club to hit record revenues and the events that the stadium is capable of staging have only added to the player purchasing power that a 61,000-capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketplace .
The first sign of the latest scenario has come with Mourinho ’ s potential acquisition of PSG defender Thomas Meunier , who is available on a free transfer .
But more bargain-hunting now appears inevitable as the fallout from the coronavirus crisis continues to bite .

Tottenham will be left to count the cost of several cancelled events this summer including Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will be forced to shop in the bargain basement as Covid-19 continues to wreck havoc at the  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Loan signings are now high on the agenda – and that has been communicated to the club’s external recruitment teams – as last year’s Champions League finalists look to cut costs.
Spurs have already made a U-turn over furloughing their non-playing staff – and that decision, while welcomed by fans’ groups, will have an effect on their financial situation.
That has led to budgets being hastily revised as cancellations of non-football activities at their £1billion stadium are starting to hit Daniel Levy’s bottom line.
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Capital’s Summertime ball was among the first event to be axed along with Anthony Joshua ’s fight with Kubrat Pulev which has been postponed, provisionally until July.
If Boris Johnson confirms this week that the lockdown will last until June, that will also put paid to American supergroup Guns N’ Roses playing at the venue.
A rugby union clash between Saracens and Harlequins has already been cancelled and NFL fixtures for later in the year are also under threat.
The revenue from additional events was to be an important part of the club’s strategy to maximise income from their new home.
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Tottenham were this week highlighted as the most valuable club in the Premier League due to the relatively low ratio of players’ wages to income generated.
Reaching the final of the Champions League last term enabled the club to hit record revenues and the events that the stadium is capable of staging have only added to the player purchasing power that a 61,000-capacity arena will give the club in the marketplace.
The first sign of the latest scenario has come with Mourinho’s potential acquisition of PSG defender Thomas Meunier, who is available on a free transfer.
But more bargain-hunting now appears inevitable as the fallout from the coronavirus crisis continues to bite.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Man Utd planning to play without fans at Old Trafford until 2021

Manchester United 's money-men are preparing for a doomsday scenario of empty stadiums for up to SIX months after football re-starts .
And they are n't alone with many leading clubs believing mass gatherings and a return to capacity stadiums of up to 75,000 fans may not happen until NEXT year when a vaccine may be widely available .
Like many top clubs , I understand United 's financial planners are building various strategies to copy with a long-term absence of crowds from Premier League games .
And it 's believed the worst scenario could even extend beyond February 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadly pandemic under control .
Clubs believe the sanctioning of huge sporting crowds for football matches will be the last of the lockdown planks to be removed .
Medical advisors to the Government say lifting restrictions to allow big crowds at sporting events would represents a big danger to the Covid-19 outbreak gaining another foothold – and they are n't willing to take that risk for several months .
United 's financial position is more robust than many clubs but senior club officials are acutely aware crowds may not return to Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and his management team are factoring that scenario into their financial forecasts as they try to find a way to mitigate the on-going damage .
A source said : “ It 's highly likely there will be no spectators allowed at football games for several months until either a vaccine is available or coronavirus is brought under significant control .
“ The prospect of seeing full stadiums at Premier League grounds just is n't going to happen anytime soon and clubs are aware of that .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget for that happening .
The realism is that the prospect of crowds returning to football is a long , long way off .
”

The Premier League will be played behind closed doors when it resumes - and that may extend into next season due to the coronavirus crisis
Man Utd planning to play without fans at Old Trafford until 2021
Manchester United's money-men are preparing for a doomsday scenario of empty stadiums for up to SIX months after football re-starts.
And they aren't alone with many leading clubs believing mass gatherings and a return to capacity stadiums of up to 75,000 fans may not happen until NEXT year when a vaccine may be widely available.
Like many top clubs, I understand United's financial planners are building various strategies to copy with a long-term absence of crowds from Premier League games.
And it's believed the worst scenario could even extend beyond February 2021 as the world battles to bring the deadly pandemic under control.
Clubs believe the sanctioning of huge sporting crowds for football matches will be the last of the lockdown planks to be removed.
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Medical advisors to the Government say lifting restrictions to allow big crowds at sporting events would represents a big danger to the Covid-19 outbreak gaining another foothold – and they aren't willing to take that risk for several months.
United's financial position is more robust than many clubs but senior club officials are acutely aware crowds may not return to Old Trafford and other stadiums for months.
And executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and his management team are factoring that scenario into their financial forecasts as they try to find a way to mitigate the on-going damage.
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A source said: “It's highly likely there will be no spectators allowed at football games for several months until either a vaccine is available or coronavirus is brought under significant control.
“The prospect of seeing full stadiums at Premier League grounds just isn't going to happen anytime soon and clubs are aware of that.
“It would be reckless if clubs didn't budget for that happening. The realism is that the prospect of crowds returning to football is a long, long way off.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Real Madrid to make cut-price offer for Man Utd star Paul Pogba

Real Madrid are set to table a cut-price £70million bid for wantaway Manchester United star Paul Pogba .
The France midfielder has made only eight appearances for the Red Devils this season and has informed the club that he would like to move to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer .
Although there is the option to extend his contract to 2022 , Pogba 's current deal runs out next summer and he will not be signing an extension regardless of the terms posed by United .
Real Madrid were close to signing the 27-year-old last summer but he opted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his deal .
And Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is poised to land Pogba at a bargain price far lower than the £89.3m Manchester United paid Juventus for his services in 2016 .
Former club Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the situation but the latter are be resigned that Pogba will join Real Madrid before next season .
Zidane is reportedly keen on assembling a star-studded French spine of Chelsea star N'Golo Kante , Pogba and prolific PSG forward Kylian Mbappe .
Pogba has struggled with ankle injuries this campaign and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scoring no goals in that time but assisting twice .
His other appearance came in the League Cup victory over Rochdale last September .
However , the United academy product has shone in previous seasons with the Red Devils , scoring 16 goals and assisting 11 times last campaign .
Pogba has won the League Cup and Europa League with United and a move to the Spanish capital would almost certainly bring more silverware .
Real Madrid currently trail rivals Barcelona in La Liga by two points but face an uphill battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - after Manchester City stunned them to win 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first-leg of the last 16 tie .

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The Frenchman has hardly featured at Old Trafford this season and long-term suitors Real Madrid are preparing to table a bid to land the wantaway World Cup winner
Real Madrid are set to table a cut-price £70million bid for wantaway Manchester United star Paul Pogba.
The France midfielder has made only eight appearances for the Red Devils this season and has informed the club that he would like to move to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
Although there is the option to extend his contract to 2022, Pogba's current deal runs out next summer and he will not be signing an extension regardless of the terms posed by United.
Real Madrid were close to signing the 27-year-old last summer but he opted to stay at Old Trafford to run down his deal.
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And Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is poised to land Pogba at a bargain price far lower than the £89.3m Manchester United paid Juventus for his services in 2016.
Former club Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the situation but the latter are be resigned that Pogba will join Real Madrid before next season.
Zidane is reportedly keen on assembling a star-studded French spine of Chelsea star N'Golo Kante, Pogba and prolific PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.
Pogba has struggled with ankle injuries this campaign and made only seven appearances in the Premier League, scoring no goals in that time but assisting twice. His other appearance came in the League Cup victory over Rochdale last September.
However, the United academy product has shone in previous seasons with the Red Devils, scoring 16 goals and assisting 11 times last campaign.
Pogba has won the League Cup and Europa League with United and a move to the Spanish capital would almost certainly bring more silverware.
Real Madrid currently trail rivals Barcelona in La Liga by two points but face an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals - after Manchester City stunned them to win 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first-leg of the last 16 tie.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--'Super-spreader' parties and weddings should be banned until 2021, expert warns

Large indoor events should be banned until 2021 , a senior epidemiologist has said .
Adam Kucharski , an associate professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , has warned that the virus could spread at an exponential rate if the lockdown is ended too early and certain events are allowed .
The Sir Henry Dale fellow fears infection rates could pick up significantly if people celebrate the easing of social distancing by coming together in large groups .
His research team found that the average rate of infection of one coronavirus carrier in a typical social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups meet in badly ventilated indoor spaces however , that number triples .
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Email webnews @ mirror.com Dr Kucharski told the Sunday Times : `` Look at where these super-spreading events occur , it 's often at family gatherings and meals and weddings and parties and all these things that socially we want to happen .
`` As soon as measures are lifted , we risk being back where we started , facing exponential growth . ''
The associate professor said that events with 10 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their attention , with around 10 people regularly infected by one person .
His suggestion to the Government is that social restrictions remain in place until at least next year , meaning the Christmas period would be different from the average year .
Yesterday the Government offered hints of when different parts of British life could be back up and running .
Pubs will be the last places to reopen as lockdown is eased , the Government has confirmed .
But some local cricket and grassroots football could return – as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries said : “ Outdoor environments are safer .
But if you go with a load of friends and sit in a pub… that ’ s not a good thing to do.
” Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a roadmap on Thursday on how to end lockdown .
But he will avoid committing to dates .
The timing depends on the “ R ” , or reproductive rate , of the virus , which must be under one – with infections continually falling .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been thinking about different settings – the workplace , public transport , schools , outdoors .
But the moment is not yet.
” Schools will be first to go back , with a phased return .
Ministers hope that will be before the summer holidays .

Adam Kucharski, an associate professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, has advised the Government away from allowing large gatherings of people until 2021 at the earliest
Ban on social bubbles of more than 10 family and friends 'should last until 2021'
Large indoor events should be banned until 2021, a senior epidemiologist has said.
Adam Kucharski, an associate professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, has warned that the virus could spread at an exponential rate if the lockdown is ended too early and certain events are allowed.
The Sir Henry Dale fellow fears infection rates could pick up significantly if people celebrate the easing of social distancing by coming together in large groups.
His research team found that the average rate of infection of one coronavirus carrier in a typical social setting is three people.
When large groups meet in badly ventilated indoor spaces however, that number triples.
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Dr Kucharski told the Sunday Times: "Look at where these super-spreading events occur, it's often at family gatherings and meals and weddings and parties and all these things that socially we want to happen.
"As soon as measures are lifted, we risk being back where we started, facing exponential growth."
The associate professor said that events with 10 to 30 people were regularly being brought to their attention, with around 10 people regularly infected by one person.
His suggestion to the Government is that social restrictions remain in place until at least next year, meaning the Christmas period would be different from the average year.
Yesterday the Government offered hints of when different parts of British life could be back up and running.
Pubs will be the last places to reopen as lockdown is eased, the Government has confirmed.
But some local cricket and grassroots football could return – as long as spectators can stay in the open air.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries said: “Outdoor environments are safer. But if you go with a load of friends and sit in a pub… that’s not a good thing to do.”
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Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a roadmap on Thursday on how to end lockdown. But he will avoid committing to dates.
The timing depends on the “R”, or reproductive rate, of the virus, which must be under one – with infections continually falling.
Mr Jenrick added: “We’ve been thinking about different settings – the workplace, public transport, schools, outdoors. But the moment is not yet.”
Schools will be first to go back, with a phased return. Ministers hope that will be before the summer holidays.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Mohamed Salah's agent showcases Liverpool star amid Real Madrid interest

Mohamed Salah 's agent highlighted the Liverpool star 's scoring achievements in a social media outburst following speculation linking the Egyptian with a move to Real Madrid .
27-year-old Salah has enjoyed another stellar campaign with the Reds , scoring 16 goals and providing six assists to help guide the Anfield club to within touching distance of the Premier League trophy .
But despite having three years remaining on his contract , Salah has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu .
The former Roma and Chelsea forward replied to a Sky Sports debate on whether he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces .
And only hours later , agent Ramy Abbas Issa took to Twitter to highlight his client 's array of achievements with the English giants since joining in 2017 .
Issa wrote : `` In 2017/2018 M. Salah was the team ’ s top scorer in both the Premier League , and the Champions League .
`` In 2018/2019 M. Salah was the team ’ s top scorer in both the Premier League , and the Champions League .
`` This season M. Salah is the team ’ s top scorer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League .
`` Since joining Liverpool FC in 2017 , M. Salah has missed out on zero Golden Boots .
Salah signed a contract extension before the 2018/19 season and has proved his huge worth to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on many occasions .
The forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the Champions League final victory over Tottenham Hotspur last season and has formed a potent attacking trident with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane .
In his 144 Liverpool appearances since joining from Roma , Salah has scored 91 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to have echoed Salah 's laughing off of rumours linking him with a move away from Anfield , with his Twitter outburst implying that the Egyptian is too important to Liverpool for him to be sold .

The Egyptian laughed at a Sky Sports post discussing his future at Anfield just hours before his agent embarked on a social media outburst listing Salah's scoring record
Mohamed Salah's agent highlighted the Liverpool star's scoring achievements in a social media outburst following speculation linking the Egyptian with a move to Real Madrid.
27-year-old Salah has enjoyed another stellar campaign with the Reds, scoring 16 goals and providing six assists to help guide the Anfield club to within touching distance of the Premier League trophy.
But despite having three years remaining on his contract, Salah has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The former Roma and Chelsea forward replied to a Sky Sports debate on whether he will be kept or sold with three laughing faces.
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And only hours later, agent Ramy Abbas Issa took to Twitter to highlight his client's array of achievements with the English giants since joining in 2017.
Issa wrote: "In 2017/2018 M. Salah was the team’s top scorer in both the Premier League, and the Champions League.
"In 2018/2019 M. Salah was the team’s top scorer in both the Premier League, and the Champions League.
"This season M. Salah is the team’s top scorer in both the Premier League, and the Champions League.
"Since joining Liverpool FC in 2017, M. Salah has missed out on zero Golden Boots.
"...and he’s not a CF."
Salah signed a contract extension before the 2018/19 season and has proved his huge worth to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on many occasions.
The forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the Champions League final victory over Tottenham Hotspur last season and has formed a potent attacking trident with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
In his 144 Liverpool appearances since joining from Roma, Salah has scored 91 goals and contributed 37 assists.
Issa appears to have echoed Salah's laughing off of rumours linking him with a move away from Anfield, with his Twitter outburst implying that the Egyptian is too important to Liverpool for him to be sold.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Man who died from coronavirus had hardly left home and even avoided the garden

A widow has told of her shock after her husband died suddenly in hospital with coronavirus , leaving her to say her last goodbyes in a phone call with the nurse looking after him .
Pat Pearce says Allan , her partner of 38 years , had shown no prior symptoms of the virus when he was taken ill at their bungalow in Penarth earlier this month .
The 72-year-old former electrician 's mate was rushed to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday , April 4 with a suspected angina attack but passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep thinking he 's going to walk back through the door any minute , I ca n't really process what 's happened , '' said Pat , 75 , a retired stock room worker , who did n't get the chance to be with her husband in his last moments .
`` We 'd been self- isolating for weeks and he had n't appeared ill at all , apart from complaining about a touch of heartburn .
`` So eventually I rang the doctor 's surgery and from the description I gave they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounded like he was having an angina attack .
`` That was about 6pm . ''
But before an ambulance could arrive , Allan , who 'd been fitted with a pacemaker in 2019 and suffered from a neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis , took a turn for the worse .
`` I heard a huge thud and when I went out in to the hall I found him on the floor in a terrible mess , '' said Pat .
`` He was conscious but could n't talk , only grunt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could and called 999 again . ''
Paramedics arrived in the early hours of Saturday to take Allan to hospital where he tested positive for coronavirus .
`` It was a cold , damp night and he was only in his boxer shorts with a dressing gown draped round his shoulders , '' said Pat .
`` I was told I could n't go with him and , at 5.30am a doctor called me from the hospital and told me Allan would n't last until Monday because his organs were already breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nurses there to tell him I was sorry I could n't be with him and that I loved him very much .
`` But then the phone rang again at 11.15 that same day and I was told he 'd died .
Now I just ca n't help wondering if things might have been different had the ambulance not taken so long to turn up . ''
She said that she lacked of any sense of closure over the death .
`` I 'm alone in the house , surrounded by all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , and it just feels surreal , '' she said .
`` I just do n't get how he could have caught it - other than popping to the shop one time to get the daily paper neither of us have left the house for ages .
He did n't even go into the garden during all the recent warm weather . ''
And , with her husband 's body having already been cremated , Pat says she hopes to eventually scatter his ashes somewhere which was close to his heart .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corfu , '' she said .
`` So I 'm hoping when all this is over I 'll be able to visit the place one last time and say my goodbyes properly . ''
A spokesperson for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said : `` Our thoughts are with Mrs Pearce and her family at this difficult time .
`` Our bereavement service has been in contact with Mrs Pearce as per our usual practice , but we would encourage her to please contact our patient experience team who will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and direct her to the available support . ''
Lee Brooks , director of operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service , added : `` We were saddened to hear the news about Mr Pearce 's passing and would like to extend our condolences to Mrs Pearce and the wider family .
`` We understand that Mrs Pearce will have questions about our response on that evening and would encourage contact with us directly so that we can understand the experience further and answer those questions . ''

Pat Pearce's partner had shown no prior symptoms of the virus when he was taken ill in Penarth, south Wales, earlier this month and died within days, leaving his widow behind
Man who died from coronavirus had hardly left home and even avoided the garden
A widow has told of her shock after her husband died suddenly in hospital with coronavirus, leaving her to say her last goodbyes in a phone call with the nurse looking after him.
Pat Pearce says Allan, her partner of 38 years, had shown no prior symptoms of the virus when he was taken ill at their bungalow in Penarth earlier this month.
The 72-year-old former electrician's mate was rushed to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday, April 4 with a suspected angina attack but passed away the same day.
"I keep thinking he's going to walk back through the door any minute, I can't really process what's happened," said Pat, 75, a retired stock room worker, who didn't get the chance to be with her husband in his last moments.
"We'd been self- isolating for weeks and he hadn't appeared ill at all, apart from complaining about a touch of heartburn.
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"So eventually I rang the doctor's surgery and from the description I gave they told me to ring 999 because it sounded like he was having an angina attack.
"That was about 6pm."
But before an ambulance could arrive, Allan, who'd been fitted with a pacemaker in 2019 and suffered from a neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis, took a turn for the worse.
"I heard a huge thud and when I went out in to the hall I found him on the floor in a terrible mess," said Pat.
"He was conscious but couldn't talk, only grunt. So I kept him comfortable the best I could and called 999 again."
Paramedics arrived in the early hours of Saturday to take Allan to hospital where he tested positive for coronavirus.
Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)
"It was a cold, damp night and he was only in his boxer shorts with a dressing gown draped round his shoulders," said Pat.
"I was told I couldn't go with him and, at 5.30am a doctor called me from the hospital and told me Allan wouldn't last until Monday because his organs were already breaking down.
"I asked one of the nurses there to tell him I was sorry I couldn't be with him and that I loved him very much.
"But then the phone rang again at 11.15 that same day and I was told he'd died. Now I just can't help wondering if things might have been different had the ambulance not taken so long to turn up."
She said that she lacked of any sense of closure over the death.
Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)
"I'm alone in the house, surrounded by all his stuff and his clothes still hanging up, and it just feels surreal," she said.
"I just don't get how he could have caught it - other than popping to the shop one time to get the daily paper neither of us have left the house for ages. He didn't even go into the garden during all the recent warm weather."
And, with her husband's body having already been cremated, Pat says she hopes to eventually scatter his ashes somewhere which was close to his heart.
"We both loved it over in Corfu," she said.
"So I'm hoping when all this is over I'll be able to visit the place one last time and say my goodbyes properly."
Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)
A spokesperson for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: "Our thoughts are with Mrs Pearce and her family at this difficult time.
"Our bereavement service has been in contact with Mrs Pearce as per our usual practice, but we would encourage her to please contact our patient experience team who will be able to discuss this further with her, and direct her to the available support."
Lee Brooks, director of operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service, added: "We were saddened to hear the news about Mr Pearce's passing and would like to extend our condolences to Mrs Pearce and the wider family.
"We understand that Mrs Pearce will have questions about our response on that evening and would encourage contact with us directly so that we can understand the experience further and answer those questions."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--David Beckham's response as Tony Adams consoled him after Argentina red card

Tony Adams has opened up on how he tried to console David Beckham after his infamous red card against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup , recalling how the England icon responded to his attempt to make light of the situation .
Beckham was sent off early in the second-half of England 's last 16 clash with Argentina for lashing out at Diego Simeone , and the Three Lions crashed out of the tournament on penalties after drawing 2-2 .
Beckham faced villain treatment for some months in England following the incident and Adams recalled how he was visibly distraught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really upset , he was sad and he was shedding a tear and I thought , 'Wow ! '
.
Normal reaction , '' Adams told Sky Sports .
`` David was there , sobbing like a baby and I just put an arm round him and I made it into a bit of a joke .
`` I said , 'Hey David mate , listen , you ’ re a young man and you ’ ve got plenty of time , you ’ re playing for one of the greatest clubs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United . '
`` They won the treble that next year so I wish I didn ’ t say it but I said , 'Go back in , you haven ’ t let anyone down , you ’ re a young man , you ’ re going to have loads more World Cups but , actually , you ’ ve blown it for me .
That ’ s the last opportunity I ’ ll ever have and you ’ ve really blown it . '
'' Adams ' attempts to poke fun at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head .
The Arsenal great added : `` And I remember him looking up at me , going , 'Are you joking here , mate ?
! '
`` I made it into a bit of a joke and put my arm round him .
It was a really sad moment for him in his career and one that , when you talk to him now , it still haunts him a bit .
`` He ’ s a very proud human being and a proud guy and he loves his country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my career was outrageous ! ''
Beckham also recalled how Adams helped him cope in the changing room after the match in his 2013 autobiography .
After describing the loneliness he felt in the dressing room , Beckham wrote : `` Then , as if from nowhere , a totally unexpected crumb of comfort : Tony Adams put his arm around me .
`` It was a strong embrace .
I could feel that he meant it ; that he could see how much I was suffering ; that he wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Look son , everyone makes mistakes , ' he said .
'Don ’ t let it get you down .
You are going to come back stronger and better . '
''

The England legend was sent off at the 1998 World Cup but Adams was on hand to cheer him up - though his attempt to make light of the situation went over Beckham's ahead at first
Tony Adams has opened up on how he tried to console David Beckham after his infamous red card against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, recalling how the England icon responded to his attempt to make light of the situation.
Beckham was sent off early in the second-half of England's last 16 clash with Argentina for lashing out at Diego Simeone, and the Three Lions crashed out of the tournament on penalties after drawing 2-2.
Beckham faced villain treatment for some months in England following the incident and Adams recalled how he was visibly distraught after the match.
"He was really upset, he was sad and he was shedding a tear and I thought, 'Wow!'. Normal reaction," Adams told Sky Sports .
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"David was there, sobbing like a baby and I just put an arm round him and I made it into a bit of a joke.
"I said, 'Hey David mate, listen, you’re a young man and you’ve got plenty of time, you’re playing for one of the greatest clubs on the planet. Go back to Man United.'
"They won the treble that next year so I wish I didn’t say it but I said, 'Go back in, you haven’t let anyone down, you’re a young man, you’re going to have loads more World Cups but, actually, you’ve blown it for me. That’s the last opportunity I’ll ever have and you’ve really blown it.'"
Adams' attempts to poke fun at the situation initially went over Beckham's head. The Arsenal great added: "And I remember him looking up at me, going, 'Are you joking here, mate?!'
"I made it into a bit of a joke and put my arm round him. It was a really sad moment for him in his career and one that, when you talk to him now, it still haunts him a bit.
"He’s a very proud human being and a proud guy and he loves his country. To do that at a critical time… of my career was outrageous!"
Beckham also recalled how Adams helped him cope in the changing room after the match in his 2013 autobiography. After describing the loneliness he felt in the dressing room, Beckham wrote: "Then, as if from nowhere, a totally unexpected crumb of comfort: Tony Adams put his arm around me.
"It was a strong embrace. I could feel that he meant it; that he could see how much I was suffering; that he wanted to take away some of the pain. 'Look son, everyone makes mistakes,' he said. 'Don’t let it get you down. You are going to come back stronger and better.'"


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Daughter left on ventilator with coronavirus after moving in to help ill parents

The daughter of a woman with coronavirus ended up on a ventilator after knowingly entering her parents ' infected home to provide care .
Sisters Annette Gardner and Sue Roberts moved into the Wythall , Worcestershire home of their elderly and ill parents Vic and Margaret Gardner .
Sadly they could not help Vic to recovery and he died from Covid-19 , the Birmingham Mail reports .
With their care and attention , Margaret survived .
The sisters ' intervention came at a cost however , with both women ending up in hospital having contracted coronavirus .
The disease came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Do you have a coronvirus story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.com Her recovery has been well documented thanks to a video released by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust .
In the footage , staff at Redditch ’ s Alexandra Hospital can be seen applauding loudly as she finally leaves intensive care on April 18 .
Annette , who works at Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch , and her sister had made the decision to step into the breach only days before an ambulance was called , as it became clear her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew what they were going into , ” says Annette ’ s daughter , Emma Kirby .
“ But that ’ s what you do for your family .
“ They went in to save their lives , and they succeeded in saving one of them .
They are heroes in our eyes.
” Vic , aged 89 , died on March 26 , just six days after he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston .
Caring hospital staff briefly reunited Vic and Margaret in hospital for their wedding anniversary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last time the couple saw each other .
Margaret , 83 , has been left with lung scarring that is unlikely to heal and is now living in a hospice .
Prior to the illness she had been looking forward to moving into a sheltered housing bungalow with Vic .
Meanwhile Annette , grandmother to three children , spent 17 days battling to survive in intensive care after she and Sue were admitted to the Alexandra Hospital on March 26 .
So severe was her condition that she said goodbye to daughter Emma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cassie Abbott by video link .
She came back from the brink and beat the virus .
“ I feel very strange , ” the mum-of-two told the Redditch Advertiser from hospital .
“ I nearly died .
I lost my father and nearly lost my mother .
I thought I was going to die .
“ I have never felt like this before in my life .
This is one of the worst viruses anybody could ever go through . ''
But Emma , mother to a three-year-old son , insists there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story .
“ The last five weeks have been like a blur , a blur that we ’ ve been through , ” says the 28-year-old beauty therapist .
“ It was like ‘ How much more can a family go through ?
’ “ But this is letting people know that you CAN come out of this .
I know there are a lot of people not coming out of this , and that ’ s why our message has to be said .
“ We are both lucky and unlucky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandad and my nan will never be 100 per cent better .
But we are so grateful we have three people still with us.
” The 28-year-old added : “ My poor nan has had to grieve by herself .
“ She was in hospital for five weeks .
I don ’ t think she ’ ll 100 per cent recover from it , but she surprises us more and more each day .
“ Grandad got ill before lockdown .
How he got it , we don ’ t know .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a nice , big house and were moving to a warden-controlled place .
“ They had an amazing life .
They lived a life of cruise ships and went to the Warner holiday places .
They had an amazing life.
” Emma admitted that she believed the family death toll would be greater as she watched her mother slowly slip away .
“ We saw how quickly it happened to my grandad and thought that would be it , ” she said .
“ The last time I spoke to my mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and she looked awful .
“ At first , she was Facetiming us from hospital .
That changed to being on oxygen .
“ She got really bad .
She was hardly talking to us ; she was fading away .
“ She was trying so hard but this virus was taking her .
When my mum was going into intensive care , she was saying things we needed to know .
“ The doctors said they didn ’ t know if she ’ d survive .
She was really worried .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think the video they put out was to show the positives of it .
They are so proud of how far my mum has come .
“ Seeing my mum clapping , she ’ s so grateful to everyone .
I can ’ t thank the hospital staff enough , they have been amazing .
They were just there for her . ''

Sisters Annette Gardner and Sue Roberts moved in with their parents Vic and Margaret Gardner in Wythall, Worcestershire to look after them after the elderly couple fell ill with the coronvirus
Daughter left on ventilator with coronavirus after moving in to help sick parents
The daughter of a woman with coronavirus ended up on a ventilator after knowingly entering her parents' infected home to provide care.
Sisters Annette Gardner and Sue Roberts moved into the Wythall, Worcestershire home of their elderly and ill parents Vic and Margaret Gardner.
Sadly they could not help Vic to recovery and he died from Covid-19, the Birmingham Mail reports.
With their care and attention, Margaret survived.
The sisters' intervention came at a cost however, with both women ending up in hospital having contracted coronavirus.
The disease came close to claiming 58-year-old Annette's life.
Do you have a coronvirus story? Email webnews@mirror.com
Her recovery has been well documented thanks to a video released by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
In the footage, staff at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital can be seen applauding loudly as she finally leaves intensive care on April 18.
Annette, who works at Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch, and her sister had made the decision to step into the breach only days before an ambulance was called, as it became clear her mum and dad were ill.
“They knew what they were going into,” says Annette’s daughter, Emma Kirby.
“But that’s what you do for your family.
“They went in to save their lives, and they succeeded in saving one of them. They are heroes in our eyes.”
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Vic, aged 89, died on March 26, just six days after he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston.
Caring hospital staff briefly reunited Vic and Margaret in hospital for their wedding anniversary on March 22.
It was the last time the couple saw each other.
Margaret, 83, has been left with lung scarring that is unlikely to heal and is now living in a hospice.
Prior to the illness she had been looking forward to moving into a sheltered housing bungalow with Vic.
Meanwhile Annette, grandmother to three children, spent 17 days battling to survive in intensive care after she and Sue were admitted to the Alexandra Hospital on March 26.
So severe was her condition that she said goodbye to daughter Emma, son Dave Gardner and his partner Cassie Abbott by video link.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
She came back from the brink and beat the virus.
“I feel very strange,” the mum-of-two told the Redditch Advertiser from hospital.
“I nearly died. I lost my father and nearly lost my mother. I thought I was going to die.
“I have never felt like this before in my life. This is one of the worst viruses anybody could ever go through."
But Emma, mother to a three-year-old son, insists there is inspiration to be gained from the story.
“The last five weeks have been like a blur, a blur that we’ve been through,” says the 28-year-old beauty therapist. “It was like ‘How much more can a family go through?’
“But this is letting people know that you CAN come out of this. I know there are a lot of people not coming out of this, and that’s why our message has to be said.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
“We are both lucky and unlucky, I suppose. I have lost my grandad and my nan will never be 100 per cent better. But we are so grateful we have three people still with us.”
The 28-year-old added: “My poor nan has had to grieve by herself.
“She was in hospital for five weeks. I don’t think she’ll 100 per cent recover from it, but she surprises us more and more each day.
“Grandad got ill before lockdown. How he got it, we don’t know.
“They were moving house – they lived in a nice, big house and were moving to a warden-controlled place.
“They had an amazing life. They lived a life of cruise ships and went to the Warner holiday places. They had an amazing life.”
Emma admitted that she believed the family death toll would be greater as she watched her mother slowly slip away.
“We saw how quickly it happened to my grandad and thought that would be it,” she said.
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
“The last time I spoke to my mum, she was so struggling to breathe, and she looked awful.
“At first, she was Facetiming us from hospital. That changed to being on oxygen.
“She got really bad. She was hardly talking to us; she was fading away.
“She was trying so hard but this virus was taking her. When my mum was going into intensive care, she was saying things we needed to know.
“The doctors said they didn’t know if she’d survive. She was really worried. This was real, this was happening.
“I think the video they put out was to show the positives of it. They are so proud of how far my mum has come.
“Seeing my mum clapping, she’s so grateful to everyone. I can’t thank the hospital staff enough, they have been amazing. They were just there for her."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Armed police descend surround pub in dramatic coronavirus lockdown swoop

This is the dramatic moment armed police surrounded a village pub during lockdown on Saturday night .
Dramatic images show the officers , armed with rifles , swooping on the White Horse Inn in Otham , Kent following reports of a disturbance .
One picture shows a topless man kneeling on the ground as an armed officer stands over him .
He places his hands behind his back as the officer shouts orders at him .
The armed officers can also be seen standing guard at the scene with a police cordon in place following the arrests .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the incident outside and later entered the pub .
Six men and two women were arrested in the raid , police said .
Kent Police said in a statement : `` Eight people have been arrested after Kent Police officers , including armed patrols , attended a disturbance in Otham .
`` A large number of people were reported to have become involved in a verbal and physical altercation in White Horse Lane shortly before midnight on Saturday 2 May 2020 .
`` Witnesses also reported seeing a possible weapon .
Upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two women on suspicion of affray and were taken into custody as enquiries continue .
`` No serious injuries have been reported and no weapons were found .
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/75100/20 .
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org .

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Armed officers from Kent Police swooped close to the White Horse Inn in Otham, Kent on Saturday night during lockdown, with eight people arrested following reports of a disturbance
This is the dramatic moment armed police surrounded a village pub during lockdown on Saturday night.
Dramatic images show the officers, armed with rifles, swooping on the White Horse Inn in Otham, Kent following reports of a disturbance.
One picture shows a topless man kneeling on the ground as an armed officer stands over him.
He places his hands behind his back as the officer shouts orders at him.
The armed officers can also be seen standing guard at the scene with a police cordon in place following the arrests.
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A spokesperson for Kent Police said armed officers dealt with the incident outside and later entered the pub.
Six men and two women were arrested in the raid, police said.
Kent Police said in a statement: "Eight people have been arrested after Kent Police officers, including armed patrols, attended a disturbance in Otham.
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"A large number of people were reported to have become involved in a verbal and physical altercation in White Horse Lane shortly before midnight on Saturday 2 May 2020.
"Witnesses also reported seeing a possible weapon. Upon arrival, officers arrested six men and two women on suspicion of affray and were taken into custody as enquiries continue.
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"No serious injuries have been reported and no weapons were found. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious."
Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/75100/20.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Lampard makes decisive Kante statement amid Chelsea transfer speculation

N'Golo Kante appears to be staying put at Chelsea - if manager Frank Lampard 's latest declaration is anything to go by .
Kante , 29 , has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the world since helping guide Leicester City to Premier League glory in the 2015-16 season .
He has gone on to win another league title , the FA Cup and the Europa League since moving to Chelsea and still has three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge .
However , the World Cup winner will be 32 years old by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been suggestions that the Blues would consider offers for Kante this summer .
Spanish giants Real Madrid and French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain have been among the clubs linked with a big-money move for the popular midfield maestro .
But Lampard seems keen to keep hold of Kante and has labelled him `` one of the best players in the world '' .
`` We had four or five of those ( injured players ) when we finished playing recently , '' he told BT Sport .
`` N'Golo Kante is obviously a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or five incredible seasons in terms of his individual success and he 's been used quite rightly by his managers a lot '' This season he 's played only about 40 % of our games and even then it 's been difficult for him and I 've really felt for him on an individual level .
He 's been a huge miss for us .
`` Looking forward , whenever a restart comes we want to get him in the best shape , want to get Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the best shape .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them but they 've been scuppered with what we 've had to do .
The players ' health comes first , the mental well-being of the players comes first .
`` We obviously need N'Golo Kante back in our team , one of the best players in the world .
I knew that before I became manager of Chelsea and know that now from working with him .
`` I have n't been able to have him much this year and going forward we , of course , want him fit and @ @ @ @ @

Kante has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the world since helping guide Leicester City to Premier League glory in the 2015-16 season.
N'Golo Kante appears to be staying put at Chelsea - if manager Frank Lampard's latest declaration is anything to go by.
Kante, 29, has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the world since helping guide Leicester City to Premier League glory in the 2015-16 season.
He has gone on to win another league title, the FA Cup and the Europa League since moving to Chelsea and still has three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
However, the World Cup winner will be 32 years old by the time his contract runs out and there have been suggestions that the Blues would consider offers for Kante this summer.
Spanish giants Real Madrid and French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain have been among the clubs linked with a big-money move for the popular midfield maestro.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
But Lampard seems keen to keep hold of Kante and has labelled him "one of the best players in the world".
"We had four or five of those (injured players) when we finished playing recently," he told BT Sport.
"N'Golo Kante is obviously a great example because he's played four or five incredible seasons in terms of his individual success and he's been used quite rightly by his managers a lot
"This season he's played only about 40% of our games and even then it's been difficult for him and I've really felt for him on an individual level. He's been a huge miss for us.
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"Looking forward, whenever a restart comes we want to get him in the best shape, want to get Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the best shape.
"We've had slightly different plans for them but they've been scuppered with what we've had to do. The players' health comes first, the mental well-being of the players comes first.
"We obviously need N'Golo Kante back in our team, one of the best players in the world. I knew that before I became manager of Chelsea and know that now from working with him.
"I haven't been able to have him much this year and going forward we, of course, want him fit and raring to go."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Supermarkets could stay open longer on Sundays in government coronavirus plan

Supermarkets could stay open for longer on Sundays as part of government plans to deal with coronavirus .
Boris Johnson today confirmed he is `` looking at '' relaxing strict laws which govern how long shops can open for on the weekend .
The Prime Minister said things could be done `` differently and better '' , adding : `` Why not start being flexible ? ''
No details of any review , including when and how any changes could happen , have been confirmed .
However , a senior bishop has signalled the Church of England could swing behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Large shops such as supermarkets are banned from opening for longer than six hours on Sundays between 10am and 6pm .
Longer hours have long been opposed by Tory MPs and religious groups - who say Sunday must be `` special '' for low-wage staff and small shops trying to compete .
But the coronavirus crisis has led to an unprecedented demand at supermarkets , with long queues outside as fewer people are allowed in due to social distancing .
Now there are signs the Church of England could accept a temporary relaxing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
Dr Alan Smith , The Bishop of St Albans , said the pandemic meant `` we must all think about innovative and flexible ways to protect our local economies . ''
Dr Smith , who speaks on behalf of the Church in the House of Lords , told the Sunday Telegraph : `` We have always wanted to protect workers ' mental well-being and it is clear having a day off in common with the rest of our communities is key to those protections .
`` The opportunity for a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with loved ones is a basic right .
`` So , while the novel coronavirus means we must all think about innovative and flexible ways to protect our local economies , it must not be at the expense of workers . ''
According to reports , Business Secretary Alok Sharma has privately lobbied for Sunday trading laws to be eased during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Today Boris Johnson said the government was `` looking at '' relaxing laws restricting supermarket opening hours .
He told the Sun on Sunday : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did in the 2012 Olympics .
`` Why not start being flexible on things ?
If there is social distancing in shops , convenient for people , let 's look at that .
`` But there are all sorts of ways in which we can start doing things differently and better . ''

Boris Johnson confirmed he is 'looking at' relaxing Sunday trading laws to let supermarkets open for longer than six hours - and a bishop has signalled the church could accept a change
Supermarkets could stay open for longer on Sundays as part of government plans to deal with coronavirus.
Boris Johnson today confirmed he is "looking at" relaxing strict laws which govern how long shops can open for on the weekend.
The Prime Minister said things could be done "differently and better", adding: "Why not start being flexible?"
No details of any review, including when and how any changes could happen, have been confirmed.
However, a senior bishop has signalled the Church of England could swing behind a temporary relaxation of the rules.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Large shops such as supermarkets are banned from opening for longer than six hours on Sundays between 10am and 6pm.
Longer hours have long been opposed by Tory MPs and religious groups - who say Sunday must be "special" for low-wage staff and small shops trying to compete.
But the coronavirus crisis has led to an unprecedented demand at supermarkets, with long queues outside as fewer people are allowed in due to social distancing.
Now there are signs the Church of England could accept a temporary relaxing of Sunday trading laws to boost the economy.
Dr Alan Smith, The Bishop of St Albans, said the pandemic meant "we must all think about innovative and flexible ways to protect our local economies."
Dr Smith, who speaks on behalf of the Church in the House of Lords, told the Sunday Telegraph: "We have always wanted to protect workers' mental well-being and it is clear having a day off in common with the rest of our communities is key to those protections.
"The opportunity for a day of rest for all workers to spend time with loved ones is a basic right.
"So, while the novel coronavirus means we must all think about innovative and flexible ways to protect our local economies, it must not be at the expense of workers."
According to reports, Business Secretary Alok Sharma has privately lobbied for Sunday trading laws to be eased during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Today Boris Johnson said the government was "looking at" relaxing laws restricting supermarket opening hours.
He told the Sun on Sunday: "We are looking at Sunday trading, as we did in the 2012 Olympics.
"Why not start being flexible on things? If there is social distancing in shops, convenient for people, let's look at that.
"But there are all sorts of ways in which we can start doing things differently and better."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Sheridan Smith and baby bump make lockdown TV debut as Mel in Isolation Stories

Sheridan Smith is to appear in the first episode of an emotional new television series called Isolation Stories .
The actress , 38 , is just weeks away from giving birth and will show off her blossoming belly when she stars as heavily pregnant character Mel .
The new ITV series begins on May 4 and will document the experiences that families face during the coronavirus lockdown in 15-minute episodes throughout the week .
On Monday , Sheridan becomes Mel , an expectant single mother that is isolating alone during the lockdown .
In the emotional scenes , the downcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call but in fact does n't mind being in isolation .
During the convincing and tearful performance , the character struggles to come to term with her baby 's imminent birth as well as going through the pregnancy without the married father of her child .
In a snippet ahead of Monday 's show , Sheridan is featured in different rooms of her home while exchanging virtual moments with pals .
In one scene , Mel struggled to cast a smile as a friend is heard saying : `` Melanie , let 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later in the short episode featured the character sobbing on the phone as she heard the words : `` You 're going to be a lovely mum . ''
According to the Sheridan , she had had jumped at the opportunity to be involved with the miniseries because she felt it was important to reflect on what is going on .
`` I am heavily pregnant and have been isolating at home , '' she said .
`` So I jumped at the chance to make a drama about the massive drama going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The entire series has also been recorded in line with the country 's strict isolation guidelines .
During the filming of the show , produced by Oscar nominee Jeff Pope , directors would remotely instruct the actors on camera angles and scene composition .
As well as Sheridan Smith , actor Robert Glenister , Eddie Marsan and Angela Griffin will also star in episodes during the week .
Isolation Stories airs at 9pm over four nights on ITV from tomorrow .
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The Gavin and Stacey actress will appear in the first episode of the Isolation Stories mini series on ITV
Sheridan Smith is to appear in the first episode of an emotional new television series called Isolation Stories.
The actress, 38, is just weeks away from giving birth and will show off her blossoming belly when she stars as heavily pregnant character Mel.
The new ITV series begins on May 4 and will document the experiences that families face during the coronavirus lockdown in 15-minute episodes throughout the week.
On Monday, Sheridan becomes Mel, an expectant single mother that is isolating alone during the lockdown.
In the emotional scenes, the downcast character speaks to her friends via video call but in fact doesn't mind being in isolation.
Image: ITV) ITV)
During the convincing and tearful performance, the character struggles to come to term with her baby's imminent birth as well as going through the pregnancy without the married father of her child.
In a snippet ahead of Monday's show, Sheridan is featured in different rooms of her home while exchanging virtual moments with pals.
In one scene, Mel struggled to cast a smile as a friend is heard saying: "Melanie, let's see the bump."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another scene later in the short episode featured the character sobbing on the phone as she heard the words: "You're going to be a lovely mum."
According to the Sheridan, she had had jumped at the opportunity to be involved with the miniseries because she felt it was important to reflect on what is going on.
"I am heavily pregnant and have been isolating at home," she said.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"So I jumped at the chance to make a drama about the massive drama going on all around us right now.
The entire series has also been recorded in line with the country's strict isolation guidelines.
During the filming of the show, produced by Oscar nominee Jeff Pope, directors would remotely instruct the actors on camera angles and scene composition.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
As well as Sheridan Smith, actor Robert Glenister, Eddie Marsan and Angela Griffin will also star in episodes during the week.
Isolation Stories airs at 9pm over four nights on ITV from tomorrow.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Paul Pogba's stance on summer transfer away from Man Utd has changed

Paul Pogba has been convinced to stay at Manchester United until after the European Championships in 2021 .
The France midfielder had been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer .
Los Blancos have been tipped to make a cut-price move to the Santiago Bernabeu after hardly featuring at Old Trafford this season due to ongoing ankle problems .
Zinedine Zidane had been hoping to table a £70million bid for Pogba .
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used football 's current circumstances to his advantage and outmaneuvered the Frenchman .
The United manager has informed Pogba that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of midfield and will return to the starting XI after fully recovering from his injury during lockdown .
The Red Devils ' medical team have assessed the 27-year-old via a tailored fitness app and deemed him fully fit for when Premier League football resumes .
Solskjaer has convinced Pogba that he will form a potent partnership with Bruno Fernandes and take his place in the spine of the side as they bid for a spot in next season 's Champions League when football returns .
Mirror Football understands that Pogba , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes his immediate future is at Old Trafford .
Pogba , re-signed from Juventus for £89million in 2016 , has also concluded that a big-money move will not go ahead for at least another year due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
United 's stature means they are forecast to weather the storm better than almost all rivals across Europe .
As such , they are unwilling to accept any cut-price bid for Pogba .
They would only be interested in cashing in if a nine-figure sum was on offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even for Real Madrid in the next transfer window .
It has also been by United that Pogba 's often outspoken agent , Mino Raiola , has adopted a lower profile - possibly on the Frenchman 's say so .
This is being seen as a sign from United top brass that Pogba is happy to continue at the club for the foreseeable future , while Solskjaer believes that he and Fernandes in tandem hold the key to bringing silverware to United .

The World Cup winner has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid - but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's latest plans and the coronavirus outbreak may have changed his mind
Paul Pogba's stance on summer transfer away from Man Utd has changed
Paul Pogba has been convinced to stay at Manchester United until after the European Championships in 2021.
The France midfielder had been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.
Los Blancos have been tipped to make a cut-price move to the Santiago Bernabeu after hardly featuring at Old Trafford this season due to ongoing ankle problems.
Zinedine Zidane had been hoping to table a £70million bid for Pogba.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used football's current circumstances to his advantage and outmaneuvered the Frenchman.
The United manager has informed Pogba that he will play an integral role at the heart of midfield and will return to the starting XI after fully recovering from his injury during lockdown.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
The Red Devils' medical team have assessed the 27-year-old via a tailored fitness app and deemed him fully fit for when Premier League football resumes.
Solskjaer has convinced Pogba that he will form a potent partnership with Bruno Fernandes and take his place in the spine of the side as they bid for a spot in next season's Champions League when football returns.
Mirror Football understands that Pogba, whose contract runs out in 2022, duly believes his immediate future is at Old Trafford.
Pogba, re-signed from Juventus for £89million in 2016, has also concluded that a big-money move will not go ahead for at least another year due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
United's stature means they are forecast to weather the storm better than almost all rivals across Europe.
As such, they are unwilling to accept any cut-price bid for Pogba.
They would only be interested in cashing in if a nine-figure sum was on offer, which is likely to be unfeasible even for Real Madrid in the next transfer window.
It has also been by United that Pogba's often outspoken agent, Mino Raiola, has adopted a lower profile - possibly on the Frenchman's say so.
This is being seen as a sign from United top brass that Pogba is happy to continue at the club for the foreseeable future, while Solskjaer believes that he and Fernandes in tandem hold the key to bringing silverware to United.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Documentary will claim Princess Diana 'tried to kill herself four times'

A new documentary will claim Princess Diana attempted to kill herself four times and it could be aired on Netflix .
The four-parter - titled 'Being Me : Diana ' - will air the struggles of the beloved royal and lay bare her mental health battles and eating disorders .
It will tell all about Diana ’ s troubled childhood right the way through to her unhappy marriage to Prince Charles .
It is at that point in her life where she tried to to take her own life , the show is set to claim .
The series will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s speeches in 1990-92 .
It will make difficult viewing for Prince William and Harry , 23 years on from their mother 's death in Paris .
DSP , the TV company behind ITV ’ s Torvill and Dean , are behind the controversial project , according to The Sun .
It has not yet been officially commissioned by Netflix but filming is already said to have started , sources suggest .
And it will especially be a blow to Harry and his wife Meghan Markle , who are said to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects .
Harry also worked with Netflix on a Thomas The Tank Engine 75th anniversary special shown only this week .
A TV source told The Sun : “ The royals have all refused to take part as have the Spencer family ( Diana ’ s family ) .
“ William and Harry will be very upset and angry .
It ’ s particularly distressing for Harry because he ’ s been working with Netflix .
`` At a time when the royals have been dealt a blow with Harry and Meghan leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry and Meghan are currently looking into new commercial projects as they settle down in Los Angeles , California after quitting as senior royals .
Meghan has already bagged herself a role narrating a Disney documentary , with the couple reportedly hiring an agent to bag them more big roles .
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Four-part series 'Being Me: Diana' will lift the lid on the tragic Princess' battles from her early years right through to her unhappy marriage to Prince Charles
Princess Diana 'tried to kill herself four times', new documentary claims
A new documentary will claim Princess Diana attempted to kill herself four times and it could be aired on Netflix.
The four-parter - titled 'Being Me: Diana' - will air the struggles of the beloved royal and lay bare her mental health battles and eating disorders.
It will tell all about Diana’s troubled childhood right the way through to her unhappy marriage to Prince Charles.
It is at that point in her life where she tried to to take her own life, the show is set to claim.
The series will also reveal never-before-seen footage from Diana’s speeches in 1990-92. It will make difficult viewing for Prince William and Harry, 23 years on from their mother's death in Paris.
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DSP, the TV company behind ITV’s Torvill and Dean, are behind the controversial project, according to The Sun.
It has not yet been officially commissioned by Netflix but filming is already said to have started, sources suggest.
Mirror Online have approached Netflix for comment.
And it will especially be a blow to Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who are said to be in talks with the streaming giant over future projects.
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Harry also worked with Netflix on a Thomas The Tank Engine 75th anniversary special shown only this week.
A TV source told The Sun: “The royals have all refused to take part as have the Spencer family (Diana’s family).
“William and Harry will be very upset and angry. It’s particularly distressing for Harry because he’s been working with Netflix.
"At a time when the royals have been dealt a blow with Harry and Meghan leaving, the timing is not good.”
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Harry and Meghan are currently looking into new commercial projects as they settle down in Los Angeles, California after quitting as senior royals.
Meghan has already bagged herself a role narrating a Disney documentary, with the couple reportedly hiring an agent to bag them more big roles.
The couple and their baby son Archie are now living a financially independent life after their decisions to step down from the Royal Family means no more taxpayer funds or HRH titles.
Mirror Online has contacted Netflix for a comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-03--How 1995 became defining moment for Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd's Class of '92

It was in the spring of 1995 that Sir Alex Ferguson decided to put his faith in the Class of ’ 92 .
Little did he know that his own Manchester United future would come to depend on teenage tyros like Ryan Giggs , David Beckham , Paul Scholes , Nicky Butt and Gary and Phil Neville .
Mark Robins ’ FA Cup winner at Nottingham Forest in January 1990 has become steeped in legend as THE goal that convinced United ’ s directors not to sack the man who would become the most successful manager in the club ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , just five years later , the Scot found himself facing another make-or-break moment when his bosses answered his demand to be given a new long-term contract with a question of their own .
“ Have you taken your eye off the ball ?
” asked Professor Sir Roland Smith , after Fergie had been summoned to the chairman ’ s Isle of Man home to discuss his request for a six-year deal .
Smith ’ s suggestion that Ferguson should come back next year was not what the 54-year-old was hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added insult to injury by warning Ferguson there would be no cushy boardroom job for him at the end of his tenure .
“ We don ’ t want a repeat of the Matt Busby syndrome , ” Edwards is reported to have said .
It is fair to say that Ferguson was not in a good place .
His bid to become the first manager to defend the Double had ended in failure .
A 1-1 draw at West Ham on the final day of the 1995 Premier League season meant that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were crowned champions – despite losing at Liverpool .
And , six days later , United were beaten 1-0 by Everton in the FA Cup Final .
In the desolate dressing room at Wembley , Ferguson warned that any players who had let their team-mates down would not be around much longer .
Just a few days earlier , the manager had shocked his board of directors by announcing that he planned to sell Paul Ince .
The England midfielder might have been at the top of his game , but Ferguson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his boots .
Ince had christened himself ‘ The Guv ’ nor ’ .
His nickname was even stitched into his Predator boots .
As Ferguson explained in his autobiography , Managing My Life : “ I had observed Paul closely for the past five months and decided his attitude and performances had altered to a degree that I could not tolerate .
“ This Guv ’ nor thing should have been left in his toy box.
” So Ince was sold to Inter Milan for £6million – and fans ’ favourites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow through the exit door .
Ferguson wanted to keep Hughes , but the Welshman was now 31 .
He had been left on the bench in the crucial game at Upton Park , with his place taken by new £7m signing Andy Cole .
Ferguson was on holiday in the United States when he was told that Hughes had decided not to sign a new contract and had joined Chelsea instead .
And the new season had already kicked off when Kanchelskis ’ £5m departure to Everton was sealed .
After turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the advice of club solicitor Maurice Watkins to sell him , following a meeting with agent Grigory Essaoulenko that had ended with a barely veiled death threat being put on the negotiating table .
United had lost three key players , and the club ’ s directors weren ’ t the only ones who felt Ferguson had lost the plot .
When the opening game of the season was lost 3-1 at Aston Villa and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen declared United would win nothing with kids , thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local evening paper asking whether Ferguson should be sacked .
But there was method in his madness .
Giggs had not long graduated into the first team and in September 1994 , when United travelled to Port Vale in the League Cup , Ferguson unleashed the rest of the club ’ s 1992 FA Youth Cup winners .
Ferguson recalled : “ After that night at Port Vale there were protests in the House of Commons .
One woman MP said I should be banned for life for not playing my strongest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in.
” United prevailed 2-1 at Vale Park – thanks to two goals by Scholes .
And , two months later , when United were battered 4-0 by  Barcelona in the Champions League , with Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel sitting in the Nou Camp stands because of a restriction on foreign players , an idea began to form in Ferguson ’ s mind .
“ It was clear I now had youngsters equipped to play at the highest level , ” he said .
In May 1996 , United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again crossed the Irish Sea to speak to Professor Sir Roland Smith .

Ferguson found himself facing another make-or-break moment when his bosses answered his demand to be given a new long-term contract with a question of their own
How 1995 heartbreak became defining moment for Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd's Class of '92
It was in the spring of 1995 that Sir Alex Ferguson decided to put his faith in the Class of ’92.
Little did he know that his own Manchester United future would come to depend on teenage tyros like Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Gary and Phil Neville.
Mark Robins’ FA Cup winner at Nottingham Forest in January 1990 has become steeped in legend as THE goal that convinced United’s directors not to sack the man who would become the most successful manager in the club’s history.
But the reality is that, just five years later, the Scot found himself facing another make-or-break moment when his bosses answered his demand to be given a new long-term contract with a question of their own.
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“Have you taken your eye off the ball?” asked Professor Sir Roland Smith, after Fergie had been summoned to the chairman’s Isle of Man home to discuss his request for a six-year deal.
Smith’s suggestion that Ferguson should come back next year was not what the 54-year-old was hoping for.
And chief executive Martin Edwards added insult to injury by warning Ferguson there would be no cushy boardroom job for him at the end of his tenure.
“We don’t want a repeat of the Matt Busby syndrome,” Edwards is reported to have said. It is fair to say that Ferguson was not in a good place. His bid to become the first manager to defend the Double had ended in failure.
A 1-1 draw at West Ham on the final day of the 1995 Premier League season meant that Blackburn, led by boss Kenny Dalglish, were crowned champions – despite losing at Liverpool.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
And, six days later, United were beaten 1-0 by Everton in the FA Cup Final.
In the desolate dressing room at Wembley, Ferguson warned that any players who had let their team-mates down would not be around much longer.
Just a few days earlier, the manager had shocked his board of directors by announcing that he planned to sell Paul Ince.
The England midfielder might have been at the top of his game, but Ferguson felt he had literally become too big for his boots.
Ince had christened himself ‘The Guv’nor’. His nickname was even stitched into his Predator boots.
As Ferguson explained in his autobiography, Managing My Life: “I had observed Paul closely for the past five months and decided his attitude and performances had altered to a degree that I could not tolerate.
Image: PA) PA)
“This Guv’nor thing should have been left in his toy box.”
So Ince was sold to Inter Milan for £6million – and fans’ favourites Mark Hughes and Andrei Kanchelskis were to follow through the exit door.
Ferguson wanted to keep Hughes, but the Welshman was now 31. He had been left on the bench in the crucial game at Upton Park, with his place taken by new £7m signing Andy Cole.
Ferguson was on holiday in the United States when he was told that Hughes had decided not to sign a new contract and had joined Chelsea instead.
And the new season had already kicked off when Kanchelskis’ £5m departure to Everton was sealed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After turning down Kanchelskis’ transfer request, Ferguson took the advice of club solicitor Maurice Watkins to sell him, following a meeting with agent Grigory Essaoulenko that had ended with a barely veiled death threat being put on the negotiating table.
United had lost three key players, and the club’s directors weren’t the only ones who felt Ferguson had lost the plot.
When the opening game of the season was lost 3-1 at Aston Villa and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen declared United would win nothing with kids, thousands of fans voted in a poll run by the local evening paper asking whether Ferguson should be sacked.
But there was method in his madness.
Giggs had not long graduated into the first team and in September 1994, when United travelled to Port Vale in the League Cup, Ferguson unleashed the rest of the club’s 1992 FA Youth Cup winners.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Ferguson recalled: “After that night at Port Vale there were protests in the House of Commons. One woman MP said I should be banned for life for not playing my strongest team when people had paid their £10 to get in.”
United prevailed 2-1 at Vale Park – thanks to two goals by Scholes.
And, two months later, when United were battered 4-0 by  Barcelona in the Champions League, with Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel sitting in the Nou Camp stands because of a restriction on foreign players, an idea began to form in Ferguson’s mind.
“It was clear I now had youngsters equipped to play at the highest level,” he said.
In May 1996, United reclaimed the Double – and Ferguson once again crossed the Irish Sea to speak to Professor Sir Roland Smith.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Cute pics show cat bring sick kitten into hospital and drop it at medic's feet

A worried mother cat took action after one of her babies fell ill , taking the kitten into the local medical centre .
Pictures have emerged capturing the clever kitty walking with her kitten in her mouth , then dropping the poorly feline in front of medics in one of the treatment rooms .
The medical staff quickly gathered around the cat in order to aid the sick kitten .
But worried mum did n't stop there .
While doctors worked in checking the kitten over , the mother cat remained alert below their feet .
Patient Merve Ozcan was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the pictures on her mobile phone and posted them online .
She wrote : `` Today we were in the emergency of the hospital , a cat brought her baby in her mouth to the emergency room . ''
And her message went viral as she was then flooded with messages from people who praised the work of the medics in looking after both the mother cat and her kitten .
Doctors also then took some time to give the resourceful moggy milk and food to keep her relaxed after she gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not revealed what was wrong with the kitten , but the doctors apparently managed to sort the problem out quickly by checking over both furry patients .
The two felines were then handed over to a local vet , before Turkish media then confirmed they were doing well with no cause for concern .
One commenter wrote : `` In Turkey , stray cats and dogs are like everyone 's pet .
`` You can see food and water for these friends on every corner .
`` Cats are welcome to sleep and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a beautiful place for stray animals . ''
Another said : `` Cat knows where to get help .
This is heartwarming . ''

The clever cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck into a hospital in Turkey and dropped the poorly feline at the feet of one of the medics in a treatment room
Adorable pics show cat bring sick kitten into hospital and drop it at medic's feet
A worried mother cat took action after one of her babies fell ill, taking the kitten into the local medical centre.
Pictures have emerged capturing the clever kitty walking with her kitten in her mouth, then dropping the poorly feline in front of medics in one of the treatment rooms.
Hospital staff in Istanbul, Turkey quickly jumped into action.
The medical staff quickly gathered around the cat in order to aid the sick kitten.
But worried mum didn't stop there. While doctors worked in checking the kitten over, the mother cat remained alert below their feet.
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Patient Merve Ozcan was waiting in accident and emergency when she took the pictures on her mobile phone and posted them online.
She wrote: "Today we were in the emergency of the hospital, a cat brought her baby in her mouth to the emergency room."
And her message went viral as she was then flooded with messages from people who praised the work of the medics in looking after both the mother cat and her kitten.
Image: CEN/@ozcanmerveee) CEN/@ozcanmerveee)
Doctors also then took some time to give the resourceful moggy milk and food to keep her relaxed after she gave birth near the hospital.
It was not revealed what was wrong with the kitten, but the doctors apparently managed to sort the problem out quickly by checking over both furry patients.
The two felines were then handed over to a local vet, before Turkish media then confirmed they were doing well with no cause for concern.
One commenter wrote: "In Turkey, stray cats and dogs are like everyone's pet.
Image: CEN/@ozcanmerveee) CEN/@ozcanmerveee)
"You can see food and water for these friends on every corner.
"Cats are welcome to sleep and live in mosques etc. It's a beautiful place for stray animals."
Another said: "Cat knows where to get help. This is heartwarming."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Girl, 7, nearly abducted by paedophile at Asda scared he'll come back to get her

A young girl whose mum saved her from being abducted by a convicted paedophile is scared that the offender will `` come back '' for her .
Duncan Johnson demanded Natalie Grimes ' handbag and car keys moments after she put her seven-year-old daughter in the car .
The paedophile grabbed his victim by the throat and held a blade above her head as she desperately tried to fight him off , The Liverpool Echo reported .
He said `` I will f***ing kill you '' and brought the blade down just as Ms Grimes ' raised an arm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique nationwide survey to find out what lockdown is like for people across the country .
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The mum refused to let Johnson have the keys , fearing that he would abduct her child .
Eventually the knifeman fled , chased by two men who had seen the weapon .
They wrestled him to the ground and held him there until he was arrested outside the store in the Walton area of Liverpool .
Johnson was jailed for six years with an extended three years on license , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences .
At Liverpool Crown Court Natalie spoke of how she was concerned that her daughter would be traumatised , while recalling the horrifying ordeal .
In a victim personal statement read by Iain Criddle , prosecuting , the mum described how she has since barely slept .
Natalie said she would wake up screaming and was prescribed sleeping tablets due to the trauma of her ordeal .
The anxious victim was also given anti-inflammatory tablets , because she suffered pain in her neck during the attack .
The young mum said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened , as she was in the car at the time .
`` I could hear her screaming 'my mum , my mum ' . ''
Mr Criddle said : `` She used to be a bubbly child , but has now become quiet and cries a lot and the teachers at her school have noticed how this affected her .
`` She follows her mum everywhere , even when she is washing the dishes , and she is worried 'the man will come back and get them ' . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crying and that no child should have to witness what she saw at the Asda on Sunday , March 15 .
Mr Criddle said the mum `` kept seeing the man 's face and the tone of his voice in her mind 's eye '' .
He added : `` She feared what would happen if he had got the car .
She thought he was going to kill her .
`` It was the worst experience of her life , it was horrendous , and she keeps having flashbacks and is constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She is a carer for her mother but has been unable to do this since the incident .
She is constantly looking over her shoulder .
`` She says she will never ever go back to Asda as a result of this incident and her mother is taking her out to buy things for her daughter 's birthday , because even the thought of this makes her uneasy .
`` She could n't believe this could happen at 11.30 in the morning at a busy supermarket . ''
Johnson 's criminal record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was a youth and he was convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in 1995 .
He was jailed for nine years for robbery in 2008 after he and others stormed a 65-year-old man 's home , stabbed him in the neck with a knife , and stole £1,600 .
Johnson was locked up for six years in 2015 for causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch a sexual act .
Neil Gunn , defending , said Johnson had spared his latest victim the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident at a trial by pleading guilty .
He said he had a `` difficult upbringing '' and gave evidence himself at a trial in 2010 , because he was `` a victim of matters that go back to his very early childhood '' .
Mr Gunn said the man responsible was convicted and jailed for life , and that the crimes may have impacted on his client 's offending .
He said Johnson did not trust the Probation Service and disputed stabbing the victim of his 2008 robbery or that two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex crimes , as suggested in a summary of the offence .
Mr Gunn submitted the robbery of Ms Grimes was `` spur of the moment '' , not premeditated , as it was a `` packed car park '' , not a remote setting .
When interviewed , Johnson , of Kelday Close , Northwood , Kirkby , claimed he was chased for no reason and had been threatened , so tried to hide .
He was picked out in an identity parade before lying to police again and then finally admitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon .

Natalie Grimes daughter is scared that Duncan Johnson could come back for her, after the convicted paedophile tried to snatch the mum's car keys while she was at an Asda in Walton, Liverpool
Girl, 7, nearly abducted by paedophile at Asda scared he'll come back to get her
A young girl whose mum saved her from being abducted by a convicted paedophile is scared that the offender will "come back" for her.
Duncan Johnson demanded Natalie Grimes' handbag and car keys moments after she put her seven-year-old daughter in the car.
The paedophile grabbed his victim by the throat and held a blade above her head as she desperately tried to fight him off, The Liverpool Echo reported.
He said "I will f***ing kill you" and brought the blade down just as Ms Grimes' raised an arm to protect herself.
The knife slashed her coat.
We have launched a unique nationwide survey to find out what lockdown is like for people across the country. Click here to take part.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
The mum refused to let Johnson have the keys, fearing that he would abduct her child.
Eventually the knifeman fled, chased by two men who had seen the weapon.
They wrestled him to the ground and held him there until he was arrested outside the store in the Walton area of Liverpool.
Johnson was jailed for six years with an extended three years on license, having had 30 convictions for 128 past offences.
At Liverpool Crown Court Natalie spoke of how she was concerned that her daughter would be traumatised, while recalling the horrifying ordeal.
In a victim personal statement read by Iain Criddle, prosecuting, the mum described how she has since barely slept.
Natalie said she would wake up screaming and was prescribed sleeping tablets due to the trauma of her ordeal.
The anxious victim was also given anti-inflammatory tablets, because she suffered pain in her neck during the attack.
The young mum said: "My daughter who is seven witnessed what happened, as she was in the car at the time.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"I could hear her screaming 'my mum, my mum'."
Mr Criddle said: "She used to be a bubbly child, but has now become quiet and cries a lot and the teachers at her school have noticed how this affected her.
"She follows her mum everywhere, even when she is washing the dishes, and she is worried 'the man will come back and get them'."
The mum said her daughter couldn't stop crying and that no child should have to witness what she saw at the Asda on Sunday, March 15.
Mr Criddle said the mum "kept seeing the man's face and the tone of his voice in her mind's eye".
He added: "She feared what would happen if he had got the car. She thought he was going to kill her.
"It was the worst experience of her life, it was horrendous, and she keeps having flashbacks and is constantly upset and can't stop crying.
"She is a carer for her mother but has been unable to do this since the incident. She is constantly looking over her shoulder.
"She says she will never ever go back to Asda as a result of this incident and her mother is taking her out to buy things for her daughter's birthday, because even the thought of this makes her uneasy.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"She couldn't believe this could happen at 11.30 in the morning at a busy supermarket."
Johnson's criminal record started with an arson in 1991 when he was a youth and he was convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in 1995.
He was jailed for nine years for robbery in 2008 after he and others stormed a 65-year-old man's home, stabbed him in the neck with a knife, and stole £1,600.
Johnson was locked up for six years in 2015 for causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch a sexual act.
Neil Gunn, defending, said Johnson had spared his latest victim the "trauma" of having to relive the incident at a trial by pleading guilty.
He said he had a "difficult upbringing" and gave evidence himself at a trial in 2010, because he was "a victim of matters that go back to his very early childhood".
Mr Gunn said the man responsible was convicted and jailed for life, and that the crimes may have impacted on his client's offending.
He said Johnson did not trust the Probation Service and disputed stabbing the victim of his 2008 robbery or that two young boys were also involved in his sex crimes, as suggested in a summary of the offence.
Mr Gunn submitted the robbery of Ms Grimes was "spur of the moment", not premeditated, as it was a "packed car park", not a remote setting.
When interviewed, Johnson, of Kelday Close, Northwood, Kirkby, claimed he was chased for no reason and had been threatened, so tried to hide.
He was picked out in an identity parade before lying to police again and then finally admitting attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Marc-Andre ter Stegen's contract talks put on hold by Barcelona

Marc-Andre ter Stegen 's negotiations with Barcelona over a contract extension have been put on hold .
The German shot-stopper has just over two years remaining on his current deal at Camp Nou and had been in talks over an extension .
The 28-year-old joined Barcelona from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014 and last signed an extension in 2017 .
Ter Stegen is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world and the Spanish giants are keen to tie him down to a new deal despite offering a number of other stars to Premier League clubs this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a return to his homeland to replace Manuel Neuer at Bayern Munich - despite their signing of youngster Alexander Nubel - but he insists he is `` very happy '' with Barcelona .
`` We have already had the first conversations , '' Ter Stegen told former club Monchengladbach during an Instagram Live .
`` But as I said , we have parked it .
There are much more important things .
`` I am very happy here and the sporting situation is good , the team is doing well .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ter Stegen , alongside superstar and club captain Lionel Messi , is one of the few players Barcelona are intent on keeping this summer .
It emerged on Saturday that nine stars have been made available for loan or permanent transfers to the Premier League this summer as the club desperately tries to raise funds .
France icon Antoine Griezmann heads the list , while former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is also available alongside a host of midfielders and defenders amid their desperation to bring in money .
The issue will be getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valuations Barca want for their stars , with many having already baulked at the £80million price tag on Coutinho 's head - leaving him increasingly likely to actually remain .
However , Ter Stegen 's future at Camp Nou looks more secure .
The No.1 has won four La Liga and Copa del Rey titles and the Champions League with Barcelona .
In his 224 appearances , he has conceded just 206 goals and registered 94 clean sheets .

The German insisted that he is "very happy" with the Spanish giants - but his contract talks have stopped for the moment with just over two years remaining on his deal
Marc-Andre ter Stegen's negotiations with Barcelona over a contract extension have been put on hold.
The German shot-stopper has just over two years remaining on his current deal at Camp Nou and had been in talks over an extension.
The 28-year-old joined Barcelona from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014 and last signed an extension in 2017.
Ter Stegen is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world and the Spanish giants are keen to tie him down to a new deal despite offering a number of other stars to Premier League clubs this summer.
Image: REUTERS/David W Cerny) REUTERS/David W Cerny)
The Germany international has been linked with a return to his homeland to replace Manuel Neuer at Bayern Munich - despite their signing of youngster Alexander Nubel - but he insists he is "very happy" with Barcelona.
"We have already had the first conversations," Ter Stegen told former club Monchengladbach during an Instagram Live.
"But as I said, we have parked it. There are much more important things.
"I am very happy here and the sporting situation is good, the team is doing well. What more can I ask for?"
Ter Stegen, alongside superstar and club captain Lionel Messi, is one of the few players Barcelona are intent on keeping this summer.
It emerged on Saturday that nine stars have been made available for loan or permanent transfers to the Premier League this summer as the club desperately tries to raise funds.
France icon Antoine Griezmann heads the list, while former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is also available alongside a host of midfielders and defenders amid their desperation to bring in money.
The issue will be getting any club to pay the kind of valuations Barca want for their stars, with many having already baulked at the £80million price tag on Coutinho's head - leaving him increasingly likely to actually remain.
However, Ter Stegen's future at Camp Nou looks more secure.
The No.1 has won four La Liga and Copa del Rey titles and the Champions League with Barcelona.
In his 224 appearances, he has conceded just 206 goals and registered 94 clean sheets.