birminghammail--2020-03-22--Stark financial forecast for Blues & rivals amid coronavirus crisis

Birmingham City 's share of a £50m relief package set up by the EFL would vanish in just over a fortnight , a football finance expert has said .
It was confirmed earlier this week that a fund has been set up designed to help clubs who are feeling the pinch of the coronavirus crisis .
Championship sides last played a fortnight ago - Blues losing 3-1 at home to Reading - and fixtures are postponed until the end of April at the earliest , resulting in a significant loss of matchday income .
As a result , Blues and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £800,000 Basic Award payment – due at the end of the season , landed in their account on Thursday , March 19 .
Clubs also have access to an optional interest-free loan of £584,000 .
But the money will disappear quickly as part of day-to-day spending by clubs in the second tier , accountant and University of Liverpool lecturer Kieran Maguire has calculated .
Revealing his findings on Twitter , Maguire showed the money would last Blues 15.4 days based on the current level of spending .
According to his findings , Stoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickest , in nine days , while Barnsley fare the best , at 47 days .
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Birmingham City's share of a £50m relief package set up by the EFL would vanish in just over a fortnight, a football finance expert has said.
It was confirmed earlier this week that a fund has been set up designed to help clubs who are feeling the pinch of the coronavirus crisis.
Championship sides last played a fortnight ago - Blues losing 3-1 at home to Reading - and fixtures are postponed until the end of April at the earliest, resulting in a significant loss of matchday income.
As a result, Blues and the other 23 Championship clubs found the £800,000 Basic Award payment – due at the end of the season, landed in their account on Thursday, March 19. Clubs also have access to an optional interest-free loan of £584,000.
But the money will disappear quickly as part of day-to-day spending by clubs in the second tier, accountant and University of Liverpool lecturer Kieran Maguire has calculated.
Revealing his findings on Twitter, Maguire showed the money would last Blues 15.4 days based on the current level of spending.
According to his findings, Stoke City would see their share vanish the quickest, in nine days, while Barnsley fare the best, at 47 days.
HOW LONG EFL HANDOUT IS ESTIMATED TO LAST CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
Stoke City - 9.0 days
Fulham - 9.3
Swansea City - 10.0
Cardiff City - 10.4
Derby County - 10.8
Sheffield Wednesday - 11.9
Middlesbrough - 12.6
Nottingham Forest - 13.9
Reading - 14.3
Birmingham City - 15.4
Leeds United - 16.1
Bristol City - 16.5
Huddersfield Town - 17.8
Hull City - 20.4
QPR - 21.1
Blackburn Rovers - 22.0
Preston North End - 25.6
Brentford - 29.4
Millwall - 29.9
Wigan Athletic - 30.4
Charlton Athletic - 35.8
Barnsley - 47.7


birminghammail--2020-03-22--McDonald’s to close all 1,350 UK restaurants from tomorrow

McDonald ’ s is set to close all 1,350 restaurants in the UK and Ireland by tomorrow .
It comes during the coronavirus outbreak , as the number of British patients testing positive for COVID-19 continues to soar .
McDonald 's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK city - bar London .
According to the Sun , the fast food giant has made the unprecedented move to shut the doors of every single eatery in the country .
A statement issued by the restaurant chain said the stores will close by 7pm Monday .
Paul Pomroy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK & Ireland said : `` Over the last 24 hours , it has become clear that maintaining safe social distancing whilst operating busy takeaway and Drive Thru restaurants is increasingly difficult and therefore we have taken the decision to close every restaurant in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday 23rd March at the latest .
The statement continued : `` But I have been clear throughout this that we would only continue to operate whilst it was safe for our people and together with our franchisees , we feel now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to temporarily close .
`` We will be working closely with community groups across the UK and Ireland to distribute food from our restaurants to those most in need , and ahead of closing tomorrow evening , will ensure frontline health workers and emergency services personnel do not have to pay for any food or drink in our restaurants on sight of their work pass .
`` I want to thank every single one of our 135,000 employees .
I am so proud of them all for adapting so quickly to a constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep our customers , couriers and teams safe and looking after each other so very well .
`` We will continue to update you thorough our website , social media channels and email alerts in the coming weeks but in the meantime we thank you for your continued support and custom . ''
Mr Pomroy said : `` I am incredibly grateful to our brilliant employees who have been working hard to continue to serve you safely in difficult circumstances . ''

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McDonald’s is set to close all 1,350 restaurants in the UK and Ireland by tomorrow.
It comes during the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of British patients testing positive for COVID-19 continues to soar.
McDonald's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK city - bar London.
According to the Sun, the fast food giant has made the unprecedented move to shut the doors of every single eatery in the country.
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A statement issued by the restaurant chain said the stores will close by 7pm Monday.
Paul Pomroy, Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s UK & Ireland said: "Over the last 24 hours, it has become clear that maintaining safe social distancing whilst operating busy takeaway and Drive Thru restaurants is increasingly difficult and therefore we have taken the decision to close every restaurant in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday 23rd March at the latest.
The statement continued: "But I have been clear throughout this that we would only continue to operate whilst it was safe for our people and together with our franchisees, we feel now is the time to make this decision to temporarily close.
"We will be working closely with community groups across the UK and Ireland to distribute food from our restaurants to those most in need, and ahead of closing tomorrow evening, will ensure frontline health workers and emergency services personnel do not have to pay for any food or drink in our restaurants on sight of their work pass.
"I want to thank every single one of our 135,000 employees. I am so proud of them all for adapting so quickly to a constantly evolving work environment, taking every step to keep our customers, couriers and teams safe and looking after each other so very well.
"We will continue to update you thorough our website, social media channels and email alerts in the coming weeks but in the meantime we thank you for your continued support and custom."
Mr Pomroy said: "I am incredibly grateful to our brilliant employees who have been working hard to continue to serve you safely in difficult circumstances."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--West Brom hero hopes Pereira will star for Albion in Premier League

Kevin Phillips says that only Matteus Pereira knows where he will be playing his football next season - but he hopes that it will be with West Brom , not West Ham .
Pereira is expected to join Albion in the summer from his current parent club Sporting Lisbon but he is said to be a target for West Ham United this summer .
Aston Villa hero Darren Bent earlier expressed his surprise that the Hammers were keen on Pereira , expecting them to go for a more physical midfielder .
But Phillips is not shocked by the interest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hawthorns to be key player for Slaven Bilic 's side in the top flight next season .
“ Everyone is going to be looking at players in the Championship who are flying and who have done well , '' he told Football Insider .
`` There is no surprise there .
That is credit to the player for performing .
“ It is this stage of the season where these rumours can work to unease a player or put doubt into his mind . ''
He continued : `` Only Pereira knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
I hope it is with the Baggies in the Premier League .
“ When a player has helped a club get promotion you often see them stay because they feel happy and wanted because that is usually the case .
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Kevin Phillips says that only Matteus Pereira knows where he will be playing his football next season - but he hopes that it will be with West Brom, not West Ham.
Pereira is expected to join Albion in the summer from his current parent club Sporting Lisbon but he is said to be a target for West Ham United this summer.
Aston Villa hero Darren Bent earlier expressed his surprise that the Hammers were keen on Pereira, expecting them to go for a more physical midfielder.
But Phillips is not shocked by the interest and hopes that Pereira opts to stay at the Hawthorns to be key player for Slaven Bilic's side in the top flight next season.
“Everyone is going to be looking at players in the Championship who are flying and who have done well," he told Football Insider.
"There is no surprise there. That is credit to the player for performing.
“It is this stage of the season where these rumours can work to unease a player or put doubt into his mind."
He continued: "Only Pereira knows where he will want to play next season. I hope it is with the Baggies in the Premier League.
“When a player has helped a club get promotion you often see them stay because they feel happy and wanted because that is usually the case.”


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Emirates cuts number of passenger flights from 145 to just 13

Emirates has cut its passenger flight destinations to 13 , down from 145 .
It is a pivotal move that reflects the dramatic slowdown in traffic through the airline 's hub in Dubai , the world 's busiest international airport , due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus .
The state-owned carrier said it will still fly to the UK , the US , Japan , Australia and Canada .
The company earlier announced a suspension of all passenger flights but reversed that decision after receiving requests from Governments and customers to support the repatriation of travellers .
The state-owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cargo flights through its fleet of Boeing 777 freighters for the transport of essential goods , including medical supplies across the world .
It also said the company will reduce salaries for the majority of its employees for three months but will not cut jobs .
Airlines around the world are struggling to cover their costs and pay salaries with their fleets grounded and countries shutting their borders to travellers .
In the Middle East , airlines have lost more than seven billion dollars ( £6 billion ) in revenue as of March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transport Association .
The group said 16,000 passenger flights have been cancelled in the Middle East since the end of January .
In a statement released on Sunday , Emirates said it tried to maintain passenger flights `` for as long as feasible '' to help travellers return home amid all the travel bans , restrictions and lockdowns .
Emirates Group chief executive and chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum described the situation as `` an unprecedented crisis '' and said `` the world has literally gone into quarantine '' due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 300,000 people around the world .
Mr Al Maktoum said the company was doing well financially at the start of the year but the virus `` has brought all that to a sudden and painful halt over the past six weeks '' .
`` We find ourselves in a situation where we can not viably operate passenger services until countries reopen their borders and travel confidence returns , '' he said .
The company , which also operates an airport ground services company called dnata at locations around the world , had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
To save costs further , it said it is temporarily reducing the basic salaries of the majority of Emirates Group employees for three months , with cuts ranging from 25-50 % .
The company said employees will continue to be paid other allowances during this time .
Junior-level employees will be exempt from the basic salary reduction .
The president of Emirates , Tim Clark , and the president of dnata , Gary Chapman , will take a full basic salary cut for three months .
`` We want to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` When demand picks up again , we also want to be able to quickly ramp up and resume services for our customers . ''

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Emirates has cut its passenger flight destinations to 13, down from 145.
It is a pivotal move that reflects the dramatic slowdown in traffic through the airline's hub in Dubai, the world's busiest international airport, due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
The state-owned carrier said it will still fly to the UK, the US, Japan, Australia and Canada.
The company earlier announced a suspension of all passenger flights but reversed that decision after receiving requests from Governments and customers to support the repatriation of travellers.
The state-owned carrier said it will continue to operate cargo flights through its fleet of Boeing 777 freighters for the transport of essential goods, including medical supplies across the world.
It also said the company will reduce salaries for the majority of its employees for three months but will not cut jobs.
Airlines around the world are struggling to cover their costs and pay salaries with their fleets grounded and countries shutting their borders to travellers.
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In the Middle East, airlines have lost more than seven billion dollars (£6 billion) in revenue as of March 11, according to the International Air Transport Association.
The group said 16,000 passenger flights have been cancelled in the Middle East since the end of January.
In a statement released on Sunday, Emirates said it tried to maintain passenger flights "for as long as feasible" to help travellers return home amid all the travel bans, restrictions and lockdowns.
Emirates Group chief executive and chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum described the situation as "an unprecedented crisis" and said "the world has literally gone into quarantine" due to Covid-19, which has infected more than 300,000 people around the world.
Mr Al Maktoum said the company was doing well financially at the start of the year but the virus "has brought all that to a sudden and painful halt over the past six weeks".
"We find ourselves in a situation where we cannot viably operate passenger services until countries reopen their borders and travel confidence returns," he said.
The company, which also operates an airport ground services company called dnata at locations around the world, had already urged employees to take paid and unpaid leave.
To save costs further, it said it is temporarily reducing the basic salaries of the majority of Emirates Group employees for three months, with cuts ranging from 25-50%.
The company said employees will continue to be paid other allowances during this time.
Junior-level employees will be exempt from the basic salary reduction.
The president of Emirates, Tim Clark, and the president of dnata, Gary Chapman, will take a full basic salary cut for three months.
"We want to avoid cutting jobs," Mr Al Maktoum said.
"When demand picks up again, we also want to be able to quickly ramp up and resume services for our customers."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Angela Merkel quarantined after her doctor tests positive for coronavirus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for coronavirus .
Her spokesman said she was informed about the doctor 's test shortly after holding a news conference on Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus .
Steffen Seibert said Ms Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection .
He said the 65-year-old will undergo `` regular tests '' in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being .
Ms Merkel had earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following rules on social distancing , saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 metres apart to reduce the likelihood of infection .
The development illustrated how even world leaders are not free from the risk of infection .
`` With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero , '' Ms Merkel told reporters .
`` Whether you are half a metre apart or 1.5 metres apart makes a huge difference . ''
Shortly afterwards , she was informed her doctor had tested positive for Covid-19 .

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for coronavirus.
Her spokesman said she was informed about the doctor's test shortly after holding a news conference on Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.
Steffen Seibert said Ms Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.
He said the 65-year-old will undergo "regular tests" in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.
Ms Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 metres apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
The development illustrated how even world leaders are not free from the risk of infection.
"With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero," Ms Merkel told reporters.
"Whether you are half a metre apart or 1.5 metres apart makes a huge difference."
Shortly afterwards, she was informed her doctor had tested positive for Covid-19.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Disney+ makes huge change to UK streaming service before launch

Disney 's new streaming service will launch in the UK with at least 25 % less bandwidth .
The Walt Disney Company 's chairman of direct-to-consumer and international Kevin Mayer said the decision was made in response to a request from the European Commission .
Disney+ will be home to films and shows from Pixar , Marvel , Star Wars and National Geographic , as well as Disney , when it launches in the UK on Tuesday .
It comes after Netflix said it would temporarily reduce the quality of videos on its platform to ease pressure on internet service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayer said : `` In line with Disney 's longstanding commitment to act responsibly , we are responding to the request of European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton to work together to ensure the smooth functioning of the broadband infrastructure .
`` In anticipation of high consumer demand for Disney+ , we are proactively instituting measures to lower our overall bandwidth utilisation by at least 25 % in all of the markets launching Disney+ on March 24 .
`` In the coming days , we will be monitoring internet congestion and working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce bitrates as necessary to ensure they are not overwhelmed by consumer demand .
`` We look forward to the launch of Disney+ and hope it will provide a much-needed respite for families in these challenging and trying times . ''
Disney+ will launch in the UK on March 24 .

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Disney's new streaming service will launch in the UK with at least 25% less bandwidth.
The Walt Disney Company's chairman of direct-to-consumer and international Kevin Mayer said the decision was made in response to a request from the European Commission.
Disney+ will be home to films and shows from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, as well as Disney, when it launches in the UK on Tuesday.
It comes after Netflix said it would temporarily reduce the quality of videos on its platform to ease pressure on internet service providers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Mr Mayer said: "In line with Disney's longstanding commitment to act responsibly, we are responding to the request of European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton to work together to ensure the smooth functioning of the broadband infrastructure.
"In anticipation of high consumer demand for Disney+, we are proactively instituting measures to lower our overall bandwidth utilisation by at least 25% in all of the markets launching Disney+ on March 24.
"In the coming days, we will be monitoring internet congestion and working closely with internet service providers to further reduce bitrates as necessary to ensure they are not overwhelmed by consumer demand.
"We look forward to the launch of Disney+ and hope it will provide a much-needed respite for families in these challenging and trying times."
Disney+ will launch in the UK on March 24.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Girl, 7, stabbed to death by 'stranger' in Bolton park in 'random attack'

A woman has been arrested for murder after a seven-year-old girl was stabbed by a stranger in what police believe to be a random attack in a park .
The suspect , aged 30 and not known to the child 's family , was detained by a member of the public at the scene in Queen 's Park in Bolton .
Greater Manchester Police were called shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday and , together with the ambulance service , found the child had been attacked with a knife .
The girl suffered `` extremely serious injuries '' and died a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russ Jackson said she had been enjoying a day out with her family before the unprovoked attack and described it as `` a family 's worst nightmare '' .
He said : `` Words can not describe how awful this attack is .
The family were out in the park , enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later .
`` A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police .
She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later . ''
He said officers are working to understand a motive for the `` completely random and brutal attack '' .
He added : `` We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive . ''

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A woman has been arrested for murder after a seven-year-old girl was stabbed by a stranger in what police believe to be a random attack in a park.
The suspect, aged 30 and not known to the child's family, was detained by a member of the public at the scene in Queen's Park in Bolton.
Greater Manchester Police were called shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday and, together with the ambulance service, found the child had been attacked with a knife.
The girl suffered "extremely serious injuries" and died a short time later.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said she had been enjoying a day out with her family before the unprovoked attack and described it as "a family's worst nightmare".
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He said: "Words cannot describe how awful this attack is. The family were out in the park, enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later.
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"A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police. She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later."
He said officers are working to understand a motive for the "completely random and brutal attack".
He added: "We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--The advice Villa players have been given as suspension rolls on

Aston Villa 's players will be super-fit when they return to action , according to Tony Daley .
Premier League football is suspended until the end of April due to the coronavirus outbreak - reports are claiming fixtures could be played in June and July - and training grounds have been closed with clubs placed in lockdown .
That means footballers have the unique challenge of keeping themselves in tip-top shape while they isolate at home .
Villa 's players will have been given specific plans to follow by medical and sports science staff - and Daley has put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Villa Park winger was a fitness coach at Wolves and Sheffield United after his playing days were over and now runs as business as a fitness consultant .
He told the Daily Star : “ At this stage of a season and given the unique circumstances , it ’ s about maintaining fitness and injury prevention .
“ Whether that ’ s Harry Kane recovering from a hamstring injury or Raheem Sterling doing sprints as he would in a game , routines will be detailed and bespoke .
“ One shining light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Villa , Spurs and Bournemouth - will be much stronger come June 1 .
“ Add the buzz of it feeling like the start of season , it should be a fascinating finale.
” Here , Daley gives his advice for a daily schedule for a footballer in isolation .
“ No specific time for this .
Some like breakfast at 6.30am others might prefer 9am .
It doesn ’ t matter as long as they ’ re eating the right food .
“ Yogurt , eggs - anything but fried - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like ham instead of egg .
The aim is to build up carbo-hydrates and protein for training .
“ This starts with pre-hab programmes - with exercises that might be for someone with weak hamstrings , ankle problems or other muscle issues .
“ You use balancing cushions or rubber bolster balls for these .
Some may have hand-held remote devices to activate a muscle area .
“ Then there ’ ll be running and sprint routines - but it ’ s not about killing them .
“ Running - ideally outside on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grass are different to treadmills .
But where outside isn ’ t an option , treadmills are a reasonable alternative .
“ There ’ ll be certain distances to cover at high-intensity .
Let ’ s say 400 metres - but in bursts of 50m .
Then relax .
Then another 50 .
This conditions muscles for football .
“ These will vary daily and can be changed depending on the GPS stats.
” “ During pre-season players often rest before evening session .
Many will do this now.
” “ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and body work - specific to football .
One day leg weights , next the upper body , then all-body etc .
“ Again , it ’ s not about blasting them .
Intensity is built up over weeks - similar to pre-season.
” “ Family time , relaxing .
For meals , more white meat , vegetables .
Similar to lunch . ''
“ There ’ s no perfect amount .
Everyone 's different .
Eight hours is good.
” “ Watch out for boredom .
You end up eating too much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while doing less exercise than usual .
That puts pounds ON !
”

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Aston Villa's players will be super-fit when they return to action, according to Tony Daley.
Premier League football is suspended until the end of April due to the coronavirus outbreak - reports are claiming fixtures could be played in June and July - and training grounds have been closed with clubs placed in lockdown.
That means footballers have the unique challenge of keeping themselves in tip-top shape while they isolate at home.
Villa's players will have been given specific plans to follow by medical and sports science staff - and Daley has put together a checklist of his own.
The former Villa Park winger was a fitness coach at Wolves and Sheffield United after his playing days were over and now runs as business as a fitness consultant.
He told the Daily Star: “At this stage of a season and given the unique circumstances, it’s about maintaining fitness and injury prevention.
“Whether that’s Harry Kane recovering from a hamstring injury or Raheem Sterling doing sprints as he would in a game, routines will be detailed and bespoke.
“One shining light is that teams with long injury-lists - like Villa, Spurs and Bournemouth - will be much stronger come June 1.
“Add the buzz of it feeling like the start of season, it should be a fascinating finale.”
Here, Daley gives his advice for a daily schedule for a footballer in isolation.
Breakfast
“No specific time for this. Some like breakfast at 6.30am others might prefer 9am. It doesn’t matter as long as they’re eating the right food.
“Yogurt, eggs - anything but fried - healthy cereals, wholemeal bread. Some like ham instead of egg. The aim is to build up carbo-hydrates and protein for training.
Morning Exercise: 60mins
“This starts with pre-hab programmes - with exercises that might be for someone with weak hamstrings, ankle problems or other muscle issues.
“You use balancing cushions or rubber bolster balls for these. Some may have hand-held remote devices to activate a muscle area.
“Then there’ll be running and sprint routines - but it’s not about killing them.
“Running - ideally outside on grass, as bio-mechanics of running on grass are different to treadmills. But where outside isn’t an option, treadmills are a reasonable alternative.
“There’ll be certain distances to cover at high-intensity. Let’s say 400 metres - but in bursts of 50m. Then relax. Then another 50. This conditions muscles for football.
“These will vary daily and can be changed depending on the GPS stats.”
Lunchtime
“More protein for re-fueling. Chicken, rice, pasta, veg…but in correct portions.”
Rest-time
“During pre-season players often rest before evening session. Many will do this now.”
Afternoon Exercise: 45-75mins
“This is a gym session, concentrating on muscle and body work - specific to football. One day leg weights, next the upper body, then all-body etc.
“Again, it’s not about blasting them. Intensity is built up over weeks - similar to pre-season.”
Evening
“Family time, relaxing. For meals, more white meat, vegetables. Similar to lunch."
Sleep
“There’s no perfect amount. Everyone's different. Eight hours is good.”
Daley tip for a nation in isolation
“Watch out for boredom. You end up eating too much. And don’t over-do carbs while doing less exercise than usual. That puts pounds ON!”


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Carragher admits West Brom 'concern' is bigger than Liverpool

Jamie Carragher admits concluding the Championship promotion race is a bigger concern than Liverpool 's Premier League title claim .
West Bromwich Albion 's bid to return to the top-flight is in limbo after increasing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic forced football 's authorities to extend their suspension of fixtures .
Nearly 4,000 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the UK - including some inside professional football clubs - and matches have been postponed until April 30 at the earliest .
Albion have a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham with nine matches to play , making them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United .
Carragher 's former club Liverpool are even closer to achieving their goal - winning the Premier League title - needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions .
But the former defender , now a pundit for Sky Sports , says the promotion and relegation question is one that needs answering more immediately .
`` I do n't think the dates that we have been given are right .
That 's UEFA just hoping and praying , '' Carragher said .
`` There is no way the Champions League final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't see us playing football then ( April 30 ) .
I 'm not sure when these games can be cramped in .
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Fans and players have put too much into it .
Next season they have to be creative .
I think UEFA knows that .
`` How important is the Nations League ?
Is it possible to push the Champions League back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with next season .
No matter what happens with next season then it will still be equal .
`` Liverpool is the easy thing .
I 'm more worried about the relegation and promotion and Champions League places . ''
Slaven Bilic 's side , who have been in around the top two for the majority of the season , trail Leeds by a point as things stand .
Carragher added : `` We caveat everything by saying nothing is more important than health .
I know health and family come first but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embarrassed to say how much we want football back and how much it means .
`` We want to know when football will be back because it means so much to those cities and it 's a massive part of communities . ''

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Jamie Carragher admits concluding the Championship promotion race is a bigger concern than Liverpool's Premier League title claim.
West Bromwich Albion's bid to return to the top-flight is in limbo after increasing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic forced football's authorities to extend their suspension of fixtures.
Nearly 4,000 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the UK - including some inside professional football clubs - and matches have been postponed until April 30 at the earliest.
Albion have a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham with nine matches to play, making them heavy favourites to go up alongside Leeds United.
Carragher's former club Liverpool are even closer to achieving their goal - winning the Premier League title - needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions.
But the former defender, now a pundit for Sky Sports, says the promotion and relegation question is one that needs answering more immediately.
"I don't think the dates that we have been given are right. That's UEFA just hoping and praying," Carragher said.
"There is no way the Champions League final is going to be in June. I don't see us playing football then (April 30). I'm not sure when these games can be cramped in.
"This season has to be finished, though. Fans and players have put too much into it. Next season they have to be creative. I think UEFA knows that.
"How important is the Nations League? Is it possible to push the Champions League back further? Something has got to give with next season. No matter what happens with next season then it will still be equal.
"Liverpool is the easy thing. I'm more worried about the relegation and promotion and Champions League places."
Slaven Bilic's side, who have been in around the top two for the majority of the season, trail Leeds by a point as things stand.
Carragher added: "We caveat everything by saying nothing is more important than health. I know health and family come first but I don't think we should be embarrassed to say how much we want football back and how much it means.
"We want to know when football will be back because it means so much to those cities and it's a massive part of communities."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Aston Villa hero stunned by latest West Brom transfer talk

West Bromwich Albion ace Matheus Pereira is a target for Premier League side West Ham United , according to reports , but Darren Bent is shocked that the London club would identify the Brazilian youngster as a potential summer signing .
Pereira has made 34 appearances this season for the Baggies in their race for the Premier League , scoring six a long the way .
His impressive performances were always going to attract attention - and a move to join West Ham has been by far the most talked about transfer .
But Bent does not feel that move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prioritise players of a different breed .
“ Fair play , he ’ s good on the ball , can make things happen but I ’ m not quite sure dropping in another one of that type of player , into that environment , is going to work , '' explained Darren Bent , speaking to Football League World .
“ I ’ d be more inclined to go and get someone of Michael Antonio ’ s type of make-up if that makes sense ; big , powerful , you know what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game to game .
He added : “ When you bring another Lanzini , Yarmolenko , that type of player , I ’ m just not quite sure how it ’ s going to work.
” Pereira is currently on loan at Albion from Sporting Lisbon and is expected to see that move become permanent in the summer with promotion still very much on the cards .

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West Bromwich Albion ace Matheus Pereira is a target for Premier League side West Ham United, according to reports, but Darren Bent is shocked that the London club would identify the Brazilian youngster as a potential summer signing.
Pereira has made 34 appearances this season for the Baggies in their race for the Premier League, scoring six a long the way.
His impressive performances were always going to attract attention - and a move to join West Ham has been by far the most talked about transfer.
But Bent does not feel that move will materialise, expecting the Hammers to prioritise players of a different breed.
“Fair play, he’s good on the ball, can make things happen but I’m not quite sure dropping in another one of that type of player, into that environment, is going to work," explained Darren Bent, speaking to Football League World.
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“I’d be more inclined to go and get someone of Michael Antonio’s type of make-up if that makes sense; big, powerful, you know what you’re going to get from him game to game.
He added: “When you bring another Lanzini, Yarmolenko, that type of player, I’m just not quite sure how it’s going to work.”
Pereira is currently on loan at Albion from Sporting Lisbon and is expected to see that move become permanent in the summer with promotion still very much on the cards.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Aston Villa coach John Terry sends transfer message to Chelsea

Aston Villa coach John Terry has urged Chelsea to snap up Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho while they can .
England international Sancho has been in superb form for the Bundesliga giants this season , scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists in just 23 appearances .
That has inevitably led to intense transfer speculation , with the 19-year-old former Manchester City forward expected to return to the Premier League in the summer window .
Chelsea are among the clubs linked and Terry - who still enjoys legendary status at Stamford Bridge having captained the club to Premier League and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flourish in Frank Lampard 's side .
`` I think the young lads have shown their potential , '' the Villa assistant told Frank Khalid .
`` We spoke at the start of the season about the likes of Tammy [ Abraham ] and Mason [ Mount ] coming into the squad and they 've shown that they 're capable of playing .
“ I think Sancho is one of the best young players in the world at the moment , so he ’ d be a great addition to Chelsea ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better as well , but the ones that have come through , the Billy Gilmours , Tammy , Mason , Reece [ James ] , it ’ s endless isnt it ?
There have been so many positives this season .
“ So I think every Chelsea fan , since I came through the ranks , that ’ s all Chelsea fans wanted to see : the youth-team players and the younger generation coming through and making their first team debuts .
We ’ ve seen that in abundance this year.
” Terry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a glittering 19-year professional career at the club before joining Villa .
He added : “ It ’ s been incredible because we said there was no one better , to give Lamps the job .
With Jody Morris as well , he has someone who knows the younger players and works with them at the youth team and U-18 level as well .
“ I think it ’ s been a good mix .
I think the expectation has been excellent because the group that they ’ ve had this year have @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa coach John Terry has urged Chelsea to snap up Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho while they can.
England international Sancho has been in superb form for the Bundesliga giants this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists in just 23 appearances.
That has inevitably led to intense transfer speculation, with the 19-year-old former Manchester City forward expected to return to the Premier League in the summer window.
Chelsea are among the clubs linked and Terry - who still enjoys legendary status at Stamford Bridge having captained the club to Premier League and Champions League success - thinks Sancho would flourish in Frank Lampard's side.
"I think the young lads have shown their potential," the Villa assistant told Frank Khalid. "We spoke at the start of the season about the likes of Tammy [Abraham] and Mason [Mount] coming into the squad and they've shown that they're capable of playing.
“I think Sancho is one of the best young players in the world at the moment, so he’d be a great addition to Chelsea’s squad.
“It would make us better as well, but the ones that have come through, the Billy Gilmours, Tammy, Mason, Reece [James], it’s endless isnt it? There have been so many positives this season.
“So I think every Chelsea fan, since I came through the ranks, that’s all Chelsea fans wanted to see: the youth-team players and the younger generation coming through and making their first team debuts. We’ve seen that in abundance this year.”
Terry made over 700 appearances for Chelsea in a glittering 19-year professional career at the club before joining Villa.
He added: “It’s been incredible because we said there was no one better, to give Lamps the job. With Jody Morris as well, he has someone who knows the younger players and works with them at the youth team and U-18 level as well.
“I think it’s been a good mix. I think the expectation has been excellent because the group that they’ve had this year have done really, really well.”


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Solskjaer issued transfer instruction amid Grealish interest

Manchester United should sell Paul Pogba as they line up a summer move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish .
That 's the view of John Barnes , who says Pogba has created a 'toxic ' atmosphere at Old Trafford that must be changed .
With Grealish and other new signings planned ahead of next season , it was claimed earlier this month United will look at selling first-team players including Pogba to help fund their spending spree .
Like Grealish , Pogba has been the centre of intense transfer speculation in recent windows and Barnes believes the France international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply can not have an unhappy player at a football club , you ca n't make them feel more important than the club and fans , '' the Liverpool legend told BonusCodeBets.co.uk .
`` Equally , it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they 're not keeping the player happy .
It is a ridiculous concept that you need to keep players happy .
`` The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy , and if you do n't , then [ Pogba ] has to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from the outside , it seems like he has so much power at the club which makes everyone talk about him , the situation is so toxic within the club .
He should leave . ''
Grealish has nine goals and eight assists to his name in all competitions this season , leading Villa 's fight against relegation and helping his boyhood club reach the Carabao Cup final at Wembley .
United 's interest in the playmaker is no secret having monitored his progress closely .

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Manchester United should sell Paul Pogba as they line up a summer move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
That's the view of John Barnes, who says Pogba has created a 'toxic' atmosphere at Old Trafford that must be changed.
With Grealish and other new signings planned ahead of next season, it was claimed earlier this month United will look at selling first-team players including Pogba to help fund their spending spree.
Like Grealish, Pogba has been the centre of intense transfer speculation in recent windows and Barnes believes the France international is ready to leave.
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"You simply cannot have an unhappy player at a football club, you can't make them feel more important than the club and fans," the Liverpool legend told BonusCodeBets.co.uk.
"Equally, it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they're not keeping the player happy. It is a ridiculous concept that you need to keep players happy.
"The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy, and if you don't, then [Pogba] has to go.
"This whole situation at United, from the outside, it seems like he has so much power at the club which makes everyone talk about him, the situation is so toxic within the club. He should leave."
Grealish has nine goals and eight assists to his name in all competitions this season, leading Villa's fight against relegation and helping his boyhood club reach the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
United's interest in the playmaker is no secret having monitored his progress closely.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Conor Coady sends message of support to Wolves teammates

Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Conor Coady has vowed to always make himself available to his teammates during this particular period , as the UK battles against the coronavirus outbreak .
All elite-level football has been postponed in England until April 30 , at the very earliest , as the country attempts to try and slow down the spread of COVID-19 .
Whilst the health of the nation is far more important than football , it is , however , a challenging time for clubs in more ways than one , with financial troubles and morale likely to be hindered by matters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Wolves skipper Coady , who will be desperate to help his teammate try and continue their Europa League adventure once the season is given the green light to resume , whenever that may be , he has opened up on the role he is playing at Molineux during this incredibly challenging period .
`` I think the good thing is that the people at our club and the people at the top end of our club have been very clear about what they have wanted to do in the last few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live .
`` I think we were one of the last teams to play before , obviously , all the games got suspended .
We had the game against Olympiacos , which was behind closed doors , and I will be totally honest with you , it was really tough .
`` To play football without fans is n't right , if I am being totally honest with you .
It is hard to play in front of , it is hard to do and it is hard to not necessarily motivate yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crowd that do you do n't get from anywhere else , so it is really , really though and that was tough for us .
`` But I think in terms of being a captain , I will never ever change what I do .
I will always be there to speak to the lads if they need to ask me a question or know where to come .
They know straight away they can ask me whatever they want .
`` But I 'm also there to be that little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager or people at the higher end of the club want to get things to the boys , so they know they can come through me as well .
`` I just think it is important to be open , honest and make sure you are in the middle of things .
`` I am there to pass on messages to whoever I have to . ''

Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Conor Coady has vowed to always make himself available to his teammates during this particular period, as the UK battles against the coronavirus outbreak.
All elite-level football has been postponed in England until April 30, at the very earliest, as the country attempts to try and slow down the spread of COVID-19.
Whilst the health of the nation is far more important than football, it is, however, a challenging time for clubs in more ways than one, with financial troubles and morale likely to be hindered by matters out of anybody's control.
But for Wolves skipper Coady, who will be desperate to help his teammate try and continue their Europa League adventure once the season is given the green light to resume, whenever that may be, he has opened up on the role he is playing at Molineux during this incredibly challenging period.
"I think the good thing is that the people at our club and the people at the top end of our club have been very clear about what they have wanted to do in the last few weeks," Coady told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I think we were one of the last teams to play before, obviously, all the games got suspended. We had the game against Olympiacos, which was behind closed doors, and I will be totally honest with you, it was really tough.
"To play football without fans isn't right, if I am being totally honest with you. It is hard to play in front of, it is hard to do and it is hard to not necessarily motivate yourself, but you get an energy from the crowd that do you don't get from anywhere else, so it is really, really though and that was tough for us.
"But I think in terms of being a captain, I will never ever change what I do. I will always be there to speak to the lads if they need to ask me a question or know where to come. They know straight away they can ask me whatever they want.
"But I'm also there to be that little bit of a bridge in terms of whether the manager or people at the higher end of the club want to get things to the boys, so they know they can come through me as well.
"I just think it is important to be open, honest and make sure you are in the middle of things.
"I am there to pass on messages to whoever I have to."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Boris Johnson March 22 coronavirus briefing - everything you need to know

Boris Johnson has given the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis at the daily press conference .
Speaking on Sunday March 22 in Downing Street , the Prime Minister said : `` I want to thank everybody in the country today for the whole effort we are collectively making .
`` You name it , absolutely everybody who is keeping this country going today .
`` I want to thank everyone who did n't visit their mum for Mother 's Day , but Skyped them or rang them instead .
`` Thank you for your sacrifice , I know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to make key points in the nation 's ongoing fight against Covid-19 .
Mr Johnson urged people to follow the Government 's advice over coronavirus , saying : `` You have to stay two metres apart and you have to follow the social distancing . ''
He said : `` It 's crucial that people understand that tomorrow that the schools are closed .
`` I want , of course I do , people to be able to go to the parks , open spaces and enjoy themselves .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-being .
`` But please follow that advice and do n't think that fresh air in itself automatically provides some immunity .
`` Take this advice seriously , follow it , because it 's absolutely crucial . ''
`` Stay two metres apart - it 's not such a difficult thing .
Do it .
`` The more we comply now , the faster we will beat it and the faster we will get through it . ''
Mr Johnson continued : `` The reason we 're taking these unprecedented steps ... is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to slow the spread of the disease and to save thousands of lives .
`` Today we have come to the stage of our plan that I advertised from the outset when we first set out the plan of the UK government .
`` When we now have to take special steps to protect the particularly vulnerable and you 'll remember that I said the moment would come to shield those with serious conditions - there are probably about one and a half million in all .
`` This shielding will do more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are setting out , to save life . ''
It will involve food parcels being sent out , the Government said .
Be responsible when going outdoors Mr Johnson said that the ability to go outdoors for exercise was extremely important for physical and mental wellbeing but that people needed to do it `` responsibly '' .
`` Many many people do not have access , let 's face it , to private green spaces where they can do that and that 's why parks , open spaces are so absolutely crucial for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` But when we do that we have to do that responsibly ... my message is you 've got to do this in line with the advice , you 've got to follow the social distancing rule - keep two metres apart .
`` Otherwise if you do n't do it responsibly ... as you suggest there is going to be no doubt that we will have to bring forward further measures and we are certainly keeping that under constant review . ''
He added : `` A huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been totally transformed .
`` It is very important for people 's mental and physical well-being and they should be able to get out and exercise if they possibly can .
`` But when we do that we have to do it responsibly .
We have all seen how people have been enjoying themselves over a beautiful weekend .
`` If you do n't do it responsibly ... there is going to be no doubt that we will have to bring forward further measures . ''
Try to stay at home Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the spread of the coronavirus .
He said : `` What people need to understand today is that their best bet to stop the spread of the disease , protect our NHS , save lives , is to stay at home if you possibly can .
`` Stay at home if you possibly can . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` The general principle should be we should all , as far as we possibly can , stay at home , protect our NHS and therefore save lives . ''
On any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be taken on social distancing , Mr Johnson said : `` I do n't think you need to use your imagination very much to see where we might have to go , and we will think about this very actively in the next 24 hours .
`` We need to think about the kind of measures we 've seen elsewhere - other countries that have been forced to bring in restrictions on people 's movements altogether , now as I say I do n't want to do that .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability is preserved but it can only really be preserved if everybody acts responsibly and conforms with those principles of staying apart from one another and social distancing .
`` If we ca n't do that then , yup , I 'm afraid we 're going to have to bring forward tougher measures . ''

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Boris Johnson has given the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis at the daily press conference.
Speaking on Sunday March 22 in Downing Street, the Prime Minister said: "I want to thank everybody in the country today for the whole effort we are collectively making.
"You name it, absolutely everybody who is keeping this country going today.
"I want to thank everyone who didn't visit their mum for Mother's Day, but Skyped them or rang them instead.
"Thank you for your sacrifice, I know how tough it must be."
He went on to make key points in the nation's ongoing fight against Covid-19.
Stick to social distancing
Mr Johnson urged people to follow the Government's advice over coronavirus, saying: "You have to stay two metres apart and you have to follow the social distancing."
He said: "It's crucial that people understand that tomorrow that the schools are closed.
"I want, of course I do, people to be able to go to the parks, open spaces and enjoy themselves. It is crucial for health, physical and mental well-being.
"But please follow that advice and don't think that fresh air in itself automatically provides some immunity.
"Take this advice seriously, follow it, because it's absolutely crucial."
"Stay two metres apart - it's not such a difficult thing. Do it.
"The more we comply now, the faster we will beat it and the faster we will get through it."
Shielding the elderly and vulnerable
Mr Johnson continued: "The reason we're taking these unprecedented steps...is, of course, that we have to slow the spread of the disease and to save thousands of lives.
"Today we have come to the stage of our plan that I advertised from the outset when we first set out the plan of the UK government.
"When we now have to take special steps to protect the particularly vulnerable and you'll remember that I said the moment would come to shield those with serious conditions - there are probably about one and a half million in all.
"This shielding will do more than any other single measure that we are setting out, to save life."
It will involve food parcels being sent out, the Government said.
Be responsible when going outdoors
Mr Johnson said that the ability to go outdoors for exercise was extremely important for physical and mental wellbeing but that people needed to do it "responsibly".
"Many many people do not have access, let's face it, to private green spaces where they can do that and that's why parks, open spaces are so absolutely crucial for our country and for our society," he said.
"But when we do that we have to do that responsibly... my message is you've got to do this in line with the advice, you've got to follow the social distancing rule - keep two metres apart.
"Otherwise if you don't do it responsibly... as you suggest there is going to be no doubt that we will have to bring forward further measures and we are certainly keeping that under constant review."
He added: "A huge quantity of our normal daily life has been totally transformed.
"It is very important for people's mental and physical well-being and they should be able to get out and exercise if they possibly can.
"But when we do that we have to do it responsibly. We have all seen how people have been enjoying themselves over a beautiful weekend.
"If you don't do it responsibly... there is going to be no doubt that we will have to bring forward further measures."
Try to stay at home
Mr Johnson reiterated his advice to the population to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
He said: "What people need to understand today is that their best bet to stop the spread of the disease, protect our NHS, save lives, is to stay at home if you possibly can.
"Stay at home if you possibly can."
Mr Johnson said: "The general principle should be we should all, as far as we possibly can, stay at home, protect our NHS and therefore save lives."
Heading towards total lockdown?
On any "further measures" that may have to be taken on social distancing, Mr Johnson said: "I don't think you need to use your imagination very much to see where we might have to go, and we will think about this very actively in the next 24 hours.
"We need to think about the kind of measures we've seen elsewhere - other countries that have been forced to bring in restrictions on people's movements altogether, now as I say I don't want to do that.
"It's so important that that pleasure and that ability is preserved but it can only really be preserved if everybody acts responsibly and conforms with those principles of staying apart from one another and social distancing.
"If we can't do that then, yup, I'm afraid we're going to have to bring forward tougher measures."


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Food parcels to homes as 1.5m 'most at risk' told to stay inside

Boris Johnson has said the NHS is to write to 1.5m million people 'most at risk ' from coronavirus - to urge them to stay indoors for three months .
Food and medicine parcels will also be delivered to the most vulnerable who are being told to self-isolate , through the creation of 'community hubs ' .
Mr Johnson also warned that further 'tougher ' measures will be introduced if the government 's current coronavirus advice is not adhered to in terms of social distancing .
The PM said : `` You have to stay two metres apart and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's crucial that people understand that tomorrow that the schools are closed .
`` I want , of course I do , people to be able to go to the parks , open spaces and enjoy themselves .
`` It is crucial for health , physical and mental well-being .
`` But please follow that advice and do n't think that fresh air in itself automatically provides some immunity . ''
Those deemed most at risk from coronavirus are being written to in the next few days by the NHS .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hubs is being set up across the UK to ensure the delivery of food supplies to 1.5 million people with serious medical conditions .
The PM said : “ We will be creating a network of local hubs , covering the whole country .
“ This will require a major national effort in a very short period of time .
“ Medicines will be delivered by community pharmacies .
Groceries and essential household items will be delivered by local councils and food distributors , working with supermarkets , to ensure that nobody needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential items that they 'll need .
“ These parcels will be left on the doorstep . ''
He added : “ The government , the food industry community pharmacists , local councils and emergency services are working round the clock to get this scheme off the ground , members of the armed forces are already supporting this effort , including some of the finest military planners in the world . ''
Mr Johnson also reiterated his advice to the population to reduce the spread of the coronavirus .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that their best bet to stop the spread of the disease , protect our NHS , save lives , is to stay at home if you possibly can .
`` Stay at home if you possibly can . ''
Meanwhile , the total number of people who have died after testing positive for covid-19 in the UK has reached 281 - an increase of 48 in the last 24 hours .
Cases of people having the virus have also rocketed to 5,683 .
Thirty-seven people - aged between 18 and 102 - have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England bringing the total there to 257 , NHS England said .
All the 37 people aged between 18 and 102 who died in England after testing positive for coronvirus were in vulnerable groups including with underlying conditions , the NHS said .
They included five deaths at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust , four at St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , and four at Croydon Health NHS Trust .

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Boris Johnson has said the NHS is to write to 1.5m million people 'most at risk' from coronavirus - to urge them to stay indoors for three months.
Food and medicine parcels will also be delivered to the most vulnerable who are being told to self-isolate, through the creation of 'community hubs'.
Mr Johnson also warned that further 'tougher' measures will be introduced if the government's current coronavirus advice is not adhered to in terms of social distancing.
The PM said: "You have to stay two metres apart and you have to follow the social distancing.
"It's crucial that people understand that tomorrow that the schools are closed.
"I want, of course I do, people to be able to go to the parks, open spaces and enjoy themselves.
"It is crucial for health, physical and mental well-being.
"But please follow that advice and don't think that fresh air in itself automatically provides some immunity."
Those deemed most at risk from coronavirus are being written to in the next few days by the NHS.
It is understood a network of community hubs is being set up across the UK to ensure the delivery of food supplies to 1.5 million people with serious medical conditions.
The PM said: “We will be creating a network of local hubs, covering the whole country.
“This will require a major national effort in a very short period of time.
“Medicines will be delivered by community pharmacies. Groceries and essential household items will be delivered by local councils and food distributors, working with supermarkets, to ensure that nobody needs to worry about getting the food and essential items that they'll need.
“These parcels will be left on the doorstep."
He added: “The government, the food industry community pharmacists, local councils and emergency services are working round the clock to get this scheme off the ground, members of the armed forces are already supporting this effort, including some of the finest military planners in the world."
Mr Johnson also reiterated his advice to the population to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
He said: "What people need to understand today is that their best bet to stop the spread of the disease, protect our NHS, save lives, is to stay at home if you possibly can.
"Stay at home if you possibly can."
Meanwhile, the total number of people who have died after testing positive for covid-19 in the UK has reached 281 - an increase of 48 in the last 24 hours.
Cases of people having the virus have also rocketed to 5,683.
Thirty-seven people - aged between 18 and 102 - have died after testing positive for coronavirus in England bringing the total there to 257, NHS England said.
All the 37 people aged between 18 and 102 who died in England after testing positive for coronvirus were in vulnerable groups including with underlying conditions, the NHS said.
They included five deaths at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, four at St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and four at Croydon Health NHS Trust.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Wolves fans loving transfer claim about Aston Villa player

Wolverhampton Wanderers are being linked with a surprise move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn .
McGinn has been a stand-out performer for Villa since his arrival from Scottish Premiership side Hibs in 2018 , playing a vital role in their promotion last season and impressing in the Premier League up until his injury in December .
The Scotland international scored three goals and provided two assists in 18 league appearances before suffering a fractured ankle just before the turn of the year .
Relegation-threatened Villa are expected to field interest in star players in the next transfer window and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report adds Villa 'will not be able to reject big offers ' before next season with Wolves among the sides looking to take advantage .
McGinn was linked with Manchester United last summer before penning a new long-term deal at Villa Park until 2024 .
Wolves fans were excited by the link , with one saying : `` Oh yes please . ''
`` You 'd be deluded not to take him , '' said another .
`` Quality player . ''
A third added : `` Only idiots would say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench and League Cup , '' was the opinion of another supporter .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are being linked with a surprise move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.
McGinn has been a stand-out performer for Villa since his arrival from Scottish Premiership side Hibs in 2018, playing a vital role in their promotion last season and impressing in the Premier League up until his injury in December.
The Scotland international scored three goals and provided two assists in 18 league appearances before suffering a fractured ankle just before the turn of the year.
Relegation-threatened Villa are expected to field interest in star players in the next transfer window and Teamtalk reports Wolves are keen on McGinn.
The report adds Villa 'will not be able to reject big offers' before next season with Wolves among the sides looking to take advantage.
McGinn was linked with Manchester United last summer before penning a new long-term deal at Villa Park until 2024.
Wolves fans were excited by the link, with one saying: "Oh yes please."
"You'd be deluded not to take him," said another. "Quality player."
A third added: "Only idiots would say no."
"OK for the bench and League Cup," was the opinion of another supporter.


birminghammail--2020-03-22--Championship clubs could run out of money in 9 days, says expert

SkyBet championship clubs could run out of their bonus EFL money in as little as nine days , warns financial expert Keiran Maguire , as sides continue to feel the pinch during the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic .
Professional football is on hold at the moment to help fight the spread of the virus as teams and players practice social distancing .
Meanwhile , Maguire has released a table estimating when 22 of the 24 Championship teams will see their bonus cash run dry .
Sadly , West Brom do not make the list but fans can guesstimate based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division - and that will worry owners across the division .
Earlier this week the EFL announced a £50m package - divided between owed money and a loan pot - to help its clubs weather the storm provoked by the coronavirus crisis .
Championship sides were gives upwards of £800,000 , and could borrow more interest-free if they wished .
But finance expert Magiure warns that the money will last Stoke City , who top the list , as little as nine days because of its current expenditure .
And the best a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says , is just under 48 days for Barnsley ( see table ) .
`` Based on their most recent wage levels , '' says Maguire , `` this is how long it will take ( in days ) for Championship clubs to consume the advances and grants given by the EFL , and that 's ignoring other costs incurred by clubs . ''
HOW LONG EFL HANDOUT IS ESTIMATES TO LAST CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS

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SkyBet championship clubs could run out of their bonus EFL money in as little as nine days, warns financial expert Keiran Maguire, as sides continue to feel the pinch during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Professional football is on hold at the moment to help fight the spread of the virus as teams and players practice social distancing.
Meanwhile, Maguire has released a table estimating when 22 of the 24 Championship teams will see their bonus cash run dry.
Sadly, West Brom do not make the list but fans can guesstimate based of clubs of similar stature in the division - and that will worry owners across the division.
Earlier this week the EFL announced a £50m package - divided between owed money and a loan pot - to help its clubs weather the storm provoked by the coronavirus crisis.
Championship sides were gives upwards of £800,000, and could borrow more interest-free if they wished.
But finance expert Magiure warns that the money will last Stoke City, who top the list, as little as nine days because of its current expenditure.
And the best a Championship club can hope for, he says, is just under 48 days for Barnsley (see table).
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"Based on their most recent wage levels," says Maguire, "this is how long it will take (in days) for Championship clubs to consume the advances and grants given by the EFL, and that's ignoring other costs incurred by clubs."
Here's his table...
HOW LONG EFL HANDOUT IS ESTIMATES TO LAST CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
9 days: STOKE CITY
9.3: Fulham
10: Swansea City
10.4: Cardiff City
10.8: Derby County
11.9: Sheffield Wednesday
12.6: Middlesbrough
13.9: Nottingham Forest
14.3: Reading
15.4: Birmingham City
16.1: Leeds United
16.5: Bristol City
17.8: Huddersfield Town
20.4: Hull City
21.1: QPR
22: Blackburn Rovers
25.6 Preston
29.4: Brentford
29.9: Millwall
30.4: Wigan Athletic
35.8: Charlton Athletic
47.7: Barnsley


birminghammail--2020-03-22--ITV to stop broadcasting Lorraine and Loose Women

ITV has said it will stop broadcasting Lorraine and Loose Women live from Monday March 23 .
In a statement , it said : `` This decision has been made to minimise the number of staff travelling in and out of our studios and working together on shift at any one time .
`` We 're focusing our efforts on providing to viewers the latest news on the rapidly changing situation which aims to offer some stability and continuity in all our lives whilst so many of us are at home right now .
That 's why we have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News programme in the morning and keep This Morning on air for as long as possible .
`` From Monday we will be running an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am .
`` At 9am Lorraine Kelly will join Piers in the GMB studio for the last hour and then hand straight over to the This Morning studio with Phillip and Holly as usual running from 10am until 12.30pm .
`` We will then run some of our most favourite repeat episodes of Loose Women from 12.30pm to 1.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each day at lunchtime .
`` We have been reducing our crew numbers over the last week and these changes will enable us to reduce them further and help us build further resilience with the aim of Daytime content continuing to air for as long as possible .
`` Safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved with our programmes is our priority and in this dynamically developing situation we will obviously continue to review these new arrangements on a day by day basis and follow at all times the latest PHE and WHO guidelines @ @

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ITV has said it will stop broadcasting Lorraine and Loose Women live from Monday March 23.
In a statement, it said: "This decision has been made to minimise the number of staff travelling in and out of our studios and working together on shift at any one time.
"We're focusing our efforts on providing to viewers the latest news on the rapidly changing situation which aims to offer some stability and continuity in all our lives whilst so many of us are at home right now. That's why we have taken this tough decision to protect our GMB News programme in the morning and keep This Morning on air for as long as possible.
"From Monday we will be running an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am.
"At 9am Lorraine Kelly will join Piers in the GMB studio for the last hour and then hand straight over to the This Morning studio with Phillip and Holly as usual running from 10am until 12.30pm.
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"We will then run some of our most favourite repeat episodes of Loose Women from 12.30pm to 1.30pm to give viewers something to smile about each day at lunchtime.
"We have been reducing our crew numbers over the last week and these changes will enable us to reduce them further and help us build further resilience with the aim of Daytime content continuing to air for as long as possible.
"Safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved with our programmes is our priority and in this dynamically developing situation we will obviously continue to review these new arrangements on a day by day basis and follow at all times the latest PHE and WHO guidelines."


birminghammail--2020-03-23--PC Andrew Harper trial collapses because of coronavirus pandemic

The jury in the Old Bailey trial of three teenagers for the murder of Pc Andrew Harper has been discharged due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Henry Long , 18 , and two 17-year-old boys were accused of killing Pc Harper in August last year .
The 28-year-old Thames Valley officer became entangled in a tow rope as he tried to apprehend quad bike thieves , jurors were told .
The stricken officer was probably knocked unconscious as he fell , then dragged more than a mile along country lanes behind a Seat Toledo car driven by Long , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save him but he suffered catastrophic injuries and died at the scene near Sulhamstead , in Berkshire .
Long , of Mortimer , Reading , admitted manslaughter and conspiracy to steal a quad bike but denied murder .
The two youths , who can not be named for legal reasons , admitted conspiracy to steal but denied murder and manslaughter .
Pc Harper 's widow Lissie and other family members attended the trial which opened on March 10 .
Over two weeks , the jury viewed harrowing dash-cam footage and heard a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ describing how he at first mistook Pc Harper 's body for a deer .
Last week , the jury dropped from 12 men and women to 10 due to jurors going into self-isolation .
On Monday , Mr Justice Edis made a statement in court that the remaining jurors were discharged and the trial adjourned .
He said he had made the decision with a `` heavy heart '' after a third juror went into isolation over the weekend .
He said : `` It is with great regret that I have decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this trial .
`` I have taken this decision with a heavy heart because I am acutely conscious of the need of those who loved Police Constable Harper , who would have been 29 yesterday , for this process to come to a conclusion . ''
The judge set a review hearing on June 1 to set a date for the trial to start again .
The defendants remain custody until the fresh trial on a date to be fixed .
The trial had been one of eight at the Old Bailey to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More than a dozen high-profile Old Bailey trials had already been postponed following measures to delay the spread of Covid-19 .
Last Tuesday , it was announced that upcoming criminal trials lasting more than three days would be put off .
Earlier the same day , another Old Bailey jury convicted the Manchester Arena bomber 's brother Hashem Abedi of 22 counts of murder , attempted murder and conspiracy to cause explosions .
On Monday , further measures were announced putting criminal trials on hold .

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The jury in the Old Bailey trial of three teenagers for the murder of Pc Andrew Harper has been discharged due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Henry Long, 18, and two 17-year-old boys were accused of killing Pc Harper in August last year.
The 28-year-old Thames Valley officer became entangled in a tow rope as he tried to apprehend quad bike thieves, jurors were told.
The stricken officer was probably knocked unconscious as he fell, then dragged more than a mile along country lanes behind a Seat Toledo car driven by Long, the court was told.
Colleagues desperately tried to save him but he suffered catastrophic injuries and died at the scene near Sulhamstead, in Berkshire.
Long, of Mortimer, Reading, admitted manslaughter and conspiracy to steal a quad bike but denied murder.
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The two youths, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted conspiracy to steal but denied murder and manslaughter.
Pc Harper's widow Lissie and other family members attended the trial which opened on March 10.
Over two weeks, the jury viewed harrowing dash-cam footage and heard a string of eyewitness accounts, with one describing how he at first mistook Pc Harper's body for a deer.
Last week, the jury dropped from 12 men and women to 10 due to jurors going into self-isolation.
On Monday, Mr Justice Edis made a statement in court that the remaining jurors were discharged and the trial adjourned.
He said he had made the decision with a "heavy heart" after a third juror went into isolation over the weekend.
He said: "It is with great regret that I have decided to discharge the jury and to adjourn this trial.
"I have taken this decision with a heavy heart because I am acutely conscious of the need of those who loved Police Constable Harper, who would have been 29 yesterday, for this process to come to a conclusion."
The judge set a review hearing on June 1 to set a date for the trial to start again.
The defendants remain custody until the fresh trial on a date to be fixed.
The trial had been one of eight at the Old Bailey to continue last week despite the pandemic.
More than a dozen high-profile Old Bailey trials had already been postponed following measures to delay the spread of Covid-19.
Last Tuesday, it was announced that upcoming criminal trials lasting more than three days would be put off.
Earlier the same day, another Old Bailey jury convicted the Manchester Arena bomber's brother Hashem Abedi of 22 counts of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause explosions.
On Monday, further measures were announced putting criminal trials on hold.


birminghammail--2020-03-23--Nurse 'almost in tears' as Tesco staff give her flowers to say thank you

A nurse said she was 'almost in tears ' when staff at her local Tesco store handed her a bouquet of flowers and said thank you .
Lucy Rivers , a senior district nurse drafted in to help with COVID-19 patients in Birmingham , went to Tesco in Hodgehill for its special NHS staff-only hour on Sunday morning .
But she had no idea she would be given such a warm welcome .
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates '' I arrived at Tesco Hodgehill at 9:30am was allowed in by security after showing my NHS ID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely staff who gave me a bouquet of flowers and said thank you for doing a great job during this difficult time , '' she said .
`` I was almost in tears as how their were so nice and welcoming NHS staff into the store .
I just wanted to say thank you to all the management and all the staff that are doing a great job serving their community , keep up the hard work , we are one community we will work together . ''
Over the past week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with many empty shelves and lengthy queues to get in as people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Mums have taken to social media begging others not to buy up all the nappies and baby formula and people have found it virtually impossible to find soap and toilet roll .
Meanwhile , online sales of hand santiser have been hiked up to around £20 a bottle .
Supermarket bosses have now taken action with many limiting purchasing volumes and introducing quiet hours for the elderly .
Check here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking to ensure you can get hold of your essentials ... A Tesco spokesperson said : “ We know how hard NHS staff are working at the moment .
So we are opening our doors for them an hour earlier on Sundays , to help them access the things they need and as a thank you for all they are doing .
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A nurse said she was 'almost in tears' when staff at her local Tesco store handed her a bouquet of flowers and said thank you.
Lucy Rivers, a senior district nurse drafted in to help with COVID-19 patients in Birmingham, went to Tesco in Hodgehill for its special NHS staff-only hour on Sunday morning.
But she had no idea she would be given such a warm welcome.
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates
"I arrived at Tesco Hodgehill at 9:30am was allowed in by security after showing my NHS ID to them, was greeted by their lovely staff who gave me a bouquet of flowers and said thank you for doing a great job during this difficult time," she said.
"I was almost in tears as how their were so nice and welcoming NHS staff into the store. I just wanted to say thank you to all the management and all the staff that are doing a great job serving their community, keep up the hard work, we are one community we will work together."
Over the past week, there have been extreme scenes in supermarkets, with many empty shelves and lengthy queues to get in as people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mums have taken to social media begging others not to buy up all the nappies and baby formula and people have found it virtually impossible to find soap and toilet roll. Meanwhile, online sales of hand santiser have been hiked up to around £20 a bottle.
Supermarket bosses have now taken action with many limiting purchasing volumes and introducing quiet hours for the elderly. Check here to find out what steps your supermarket is taking to ensure you can get hold of your essentials ...
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We know how hard NHS staff are working at the moment. So we are opening our doors for them an hour earlier on Sundays, to help them access the things they need and as a thank you for all they are doing.”


birminghammail--2020-03-23--Chelsea fans are loving message from Villa coach John Terry

Chelsea fans have hailed Aston Villa coach John Terry 's recommendation that his former club should sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
England international Sancho has become one of the hottest properties in world football since moving to the Bundlesiga from Manchester City .
He 's been in superb form this season , scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists in just 23 appearances , inevitably leading to intense transfer speculation with the 19-year-old expected to return to the Premier League in the summer window .
Chelsea are among the clubs linked and Terry - who still enjoys legendary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club to Premier League and Champions League success before joining Villa - thinks Sancho would flourish in Frank Lampard 's side .
`` I think the young lads have shown their potential , '' the Villa assistant told Frank Khalid .
`` We spoke at the start of the season about the likes of Tammy [ Abraham ] and Mason [ Mount ] coming into the squad and they 've shown that they 're capable of playing .
“ I think Sancho is one of the best young players in the world at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a great addition to Chelsea ’ s squad .
“ It would make us better as well , but the ones that have come through , the Billy Gilmours , Tammy , Mason , Reece [ James ] , it ’ s endless isnt it ?
There have been so many positives this season .
“ So I think every Chelsea fan , since I came through the ranks , that ’ s all Chelsea fans wanted to see : the youth-team players and the younger generation coming through and making their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen that in abundance this year.
” Chelsea fans responded emphatically , with one saying : `` 'It would make us better as well . '
Legend '' .
`` Assistant Aston Villa coach still refer to CFC as us , '' said another .
`` You ca n't take Chelsea out of the man . ''
A third added : `` Terry , oh Terry ...
I hope your support this time is right .
Hopefully Sancho can really strengthen Chelsea . ''
`` @ ChelseaFC do everything for @ Sanchooo10 deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A fifth said : `` 'Us ' .
Terry join Lampard army next season confirmed . ''
`` JT knows ballers , '' was the simple message from another .

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Chelsea fans have hailed Aston Villa coach John Terry's recommendation that his former club should sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
England international Sancho has become one of the hottest properties in world football since moving to the Bundlesiga from Manchester City.
He's been in superb form this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists in just 23 appearances, inevitably leading to intense transfer speculation with the 19-year-old expected to return to the Premier League in the summer window.
Chelsea are among the clubs linked and Terry - who still enjoys legendary status at Stamford Bridge having captained the club to Premier League and Champions League success before joining Villa - thinks Sancho would flourish in Frank Lampard's side.
(Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
"I think the young lads have shown their potential," the Villa assistant told Frank Khalid. "We spoke at the start of the season about the likes of Tammy [Abraham] and Mason [Mount] coming into the squad and they've shown that they're capable of playing.
“I think Sancho is one of the best young players in the world at the moment, so he’d be a great addition to Chelsea’s squad.
“It would make us better as well, but the ones that have come through, the Billy Gilmours, Tammy, Mason, Reece [James], it’s endless isnt it? There have been so many positives this season.
“So I think every Chelsea fan, since I came through the ranks, that’s all Chelsea fans wanted to see: the youth-team players and the younger generation coming through and making their first team debuts. We’ve seen that in abundance this year.”
Chelsea fans responded emphatically, with one saying: "'It would make us better as well.' Legend".
"Assistant Aston Villa coach still refer to CFC as us," said another. "You can't take Chelsea out of the man."
A third added: "Terry, oh Terry ... I hope your support this time is right. Hopefully Sancho can really strengthen Chelsea."
"@ChelseaFC do everything for @Sanchooo10 deal to happen," instructed another supporter.
A fifth said: "'Us'. Terry join Lampard army next season confirmed."
"JT knows ballers," was the simple message from another.