n
As part of a project led by @DHSCgovuk</a>, a mobile testing unit has been in operation with army personnel at Old Trafford over the past few days to test individuals for COVID-19.#MUFC</a> pic.twitter.com/BJndf4YRgi</a></p>n
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 9, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
</script></div></p>n”,”raw”:”
UNITED FRONT</strong></strong></p>
A mobile coronavirus testing unit has been set up just outside of Old Trafford. </p>
Members of the army are on hand to help out!</p>
https://twitter.com/manutd/status/1259053016113692672?s=21</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589018786,”date_formatted”:”9th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:06 am”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270178″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270178″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HOSPITAL PASS</strong></p>n
Premier League players are set to start being tested for coronavirus next Thursday – and will get the results in just 24 hours.</p>n
This means footballers will receive their results quicker than NHS workers on the frontline.</p>n
The Telegraph claim players will be given early tests during training sessions to ensure there are no mass outbreaks hitting one or two teams and wiping them out before the season can begin.</p>n
NHS and social care workers, plus anyone over 65 who has symptoms, wait up to 72 hours for their results.</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
HOSPITAL PASS</strong></p>
Premier League players are set to start being tested for coronavirus next Thursday – and will get the results in just 24 hours.</p>
This means footballers will receive their results quicker than NHS workers on the frontline.</p>
The Telegraph claim players will be given early tests during training sessions to ensure there are no mass outbreaks hitting one or two teams and wiping them out before the season can begin.</p>
NHS and social care workers, plus anyone over 65 who has symptoms, wait up to 72 hours for their results.</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589016781,”date_formatted”:”9th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:33 am”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270169″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270169″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
CAM OFF IT</strong></p>n
Sol Campbell has been slated for suggesting the coronavirus is a “designed mistake”.</p>n
The ex-Arsenal, Spurs and England defender took to Twitter with the wild conspiracy theory that the virus “deliberately attacks a certain blood type”.</p>n
In his tweet, Southend manager Campbell referred to an article about the shocking ONS statistics which show that black Brits are four times more likely to die from Covid-19.</p>n
Above this, he wrote: “Was this virus a natural mistake or a designed mistake…?</p>n
“I wonder does this virus deliberately attacks a certain blood type….?”</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
CAM OFF IT</strong></p>
Sol Campbell has been slated for suggesting the coronavirus is a “designed mistake”.</p>
The ex-Arsenal, Spurs and England defender took to Twitter with the wild conspiracy theory that the virus “deliberately attacks a certain blood type”.</p>
In his tweet, Southend manager Campbell referred to an article about the shocking ONS statistics which show that black Brits are four times more likely to die from Covid-19.</p>
Above this, he wrote: “Was this virus a natural mistake or a designed mistake…?</p>
“I wonder does this virus deliberately attacks a certain blood type….?”</p>
https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NINTCHDBPICT000581918431.jpg</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589014734,”date_formatted”:”9th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:58 am”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270142″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-adam-storer odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270142″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOOD MORNING</strong></p>n</p>n
Premier League players will have their swearing blocked out for TV fans during Project Restart – but it could be the sound of silence for EFL teams.</p>n</p>n
The 47 clubs of Leagues One and Two will vote next week to end the season with immediate effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>n
EFL chairman Rick Parry will host a video conference meeting, with the most likely option being to decide finishing positions on points-per-games played.</p>n
If that proposal is backed, the most dramatic effect would be Wycombe, currently eighth in League One but with a game in hand on the teams above, jumping to third and thus earning a Championship place.</p>n
Meanwhile, Sky Sports and BT Sport are as desperate as the Prem to resume top-flight action – so that they can screen the remaining 92 matches.</p>n
But with games having to be played behind closed doors, there is no background crowd noise to cover up obscenities – meaning TV chiefs could consider removing pitch-side microphones.</p>n
Liverpool stars have been allowed to return to training ahead of restarting their title bid.</p>n</p>n
SunSport revealed five days ago a “major” Premier League side had sent testing kits to players’ homes, with a view to getting them back in action.</p>n
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had wanted his players to be given the all-clear before heading back to their Melwood HQ.</p>n
Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus as LaLiga sides edge closer to restarting full practice sessions.</p>n
And Ministers are working on a plan to save the British Grand Prix on its 70th anniversary this summer, The Sun can reveal.</p>n</p>n
its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds as the race – due for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 – looked set to join the other nine F1 GPs already cancelled.</p>n
But culture ministers and F1 bosses have ambitious proposals to televise a behind-closed-doors race.</p>n”,”raw”:”
GOOD MORNING</strong></p>
</p>
Premier League players will have their swearing blocked out for TV fans during Project Restart – but it could be the sound of silence for EFL teams.</p>
</p>
The 47 clubs of Leagues One and Two will vote next week to end the season with immediate effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
EFL chairman Rick Parry will host a video conference meeting, with the most likely option being to decide finishing positions on points-per-games played.</p>
If that proposal is backed, the most dramatic effect would be Wycombe, currently eighth in League One but with a game in hand on the teams above, jumping to third and thus earning a Championship place.</p>
Meanwhile, Sky Sports and BT Sport are as desperate as the Prem to resume top-flight action – so that they can screen the remaining 92 matches.</p>
But with games having to be played behind closed doors, there is no background crowd noise to cover up obscenities – meaning TV chiefs could consider removing pitch-side microphones.</p>
Liverpool stars have been allowed to return to training ahead of restarting their title bid.</p>
</p>
SunSport revealed five days ago a “major” Premier League side had sent testing kits to players’ homes, with a view to getting them back in action.</p>
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had wanted his players to be given the all-clear before heading back to their Melwood HQ.</p>
Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus as LaLiga sides edge closer to restarting full practice sessions.</p>
And Ministers are working on a plan to save the British Grand Prix on its 70th anniversary this summer, The Sun can reveal.</p>
</p>
its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds as the race – due for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 – looked set to join the other nine F1 GPs already cancelled.</p>
But culture ministers and F1 bosses have ambitious proposals to televise a behind-closed-doors race.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589007946,”date_formatted”:”9th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:05 am”},”author”:”Adam Storer”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0f973a2c1f90aae4c9c050180d104050?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270113″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270113″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
KOP BACK IN TRAINING </strong></p>n</p>n
Liverpool stars have been allowed to return to training ahead of restarting their title bid. </p>n</p>n
SunSport revealed five days ago a ‘major’ Premier League side had sent testing kits to players’ homes, with a view to getting them back in action. </p>n</p>n
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had wanted his players to be given the all-clear before heading back to their Melwood HQ. </p>n</p>n
And at the club’s training ground, groups of three who have tested negative have been training, although each one had a pitch to themselves. </p>n</p>n
Only half of the club’s first team have returned, though more are expected in the next few days. </p>n</p>n
Manchester United’s stars will all have tests ahead of returning to training on Monday week. Wolves players will be back in on Monday but they will train individually.</p>n”,”raw”:”
KOP BACK IN TRAINING </strong></p>
</p>
Liverpool stars have been allowed to return to training ahead of restarting their title bid. </p>
</p>
SunSport revealed five days ago a ‘major’ Premier League side had sent testing kits to players’ homes, with a view to getting them back in action. </p>
</p>
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had wanted his players to be given the all-clear before heading back to their Melwood HQ. </p>
</p>
And at the club’s training ground, groups of three who have tested negative have been training, although each one had a pitch to themselves. </p>
</p>
Only half of the club’s first team have returned, though more are expected in the next few days. </p>
</p>
Manchester United’s stars will all have tests ahead of returning to training on Monday week. Wolves players will be back in on Monday but they will train individually.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588974473,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:47 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270108″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270108″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LOVE AND HOYTE</strong></p>n</p>n
Over the pond, in the land of the American dream and celebrity soccer, livelihoods and careers are about to be crushed. </p>n</p>n
The MLS, renowned across the globe for attracting the biggest names since its inception in 1994, has not been immune from the devastating fight against coronavirus. </p>n</p>n
On March 12, the league was suspended immediately for a minimum of 30 days, before extending that to mid-May just a week later. And as that deadline inches closer, Justin Hoyte – now a Miami resident – has eagerly observed the reaction time of both the league and the country. </p>n</p>n
The former Arsenal defender has built another life in the US, spending two years at FC Cincinnati before taking a step down to the UPSL this year with Miami Beach CF as a player-coach. </p>n</p>n
Hoyte, 35, said: “It’s scary as no one knows what’s happening next. </p>n</p>n
“It is a horrible and unthinkable time for players who are on short term contracts. If the season is called off come June are you still going to be paid or even be at the club? </p>n</p>n
“This situation has never happened to anyone in sport so no one knows how to handle the situation. It is a guessing game. A lot of clubs in these divisions may not be able to survive. It is not something that will be fixed overnight and to make the money back will be impossible.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
LOVE AND HOYTE</strong></p>
</p>
Over the pond, in the land of the American dream and celebrity soccer, livelihoods and careers are about to be crushed. </p>
</p>
The MLS, renowned across the globe for attracting the biggest names since its inception in 1994, has not been immune from the devastating fight against coronavirus. </p>
</p>
On March 12, the league was suspended immediately for a minimum of 30 days, before extending that to mid-May just a week later. And as that deadline inches closer, Justin Hoyte – now a Miami resident – has eagerly observed the reaction time of both the league and the country. </p>
</p>
The former Arsenal defender has built another life in the US, spending two years at FC Cincinnati before taking a step down to the UPSL this year with Miami Beach CF as a player-coach. </p>
</p>
Hoyte, 35, said: “It’s scary as no one knows what’s happening next. </p>
</p>
“It is a horrible and unthinkable time for players who are on short term contracts. If the season is called off come June are you still going to be paid or even be at the club? </p>
</p>
“This situation has never happened to anyone in sport so no one knows how to handle the situation. It is a guessing game. A lot of clubs in these divisions may not be able to survive. It is not something that will be fixed overnight and to make the money back will be impossible.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588973225,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:27 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270107″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270107″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BID TO SAVE BRIT GP</strong></p>n</p>n
Ministers are working on a plan to save the British Grand Prix on its 70th anniversary this summer, The Sun can reveal. </p>n</p>n
It looked set to join the other nine Formula 1 races already cancelled worldwide due to the pandemic — and its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds.</p>n</p>n
But culture ministers are now working with F1 bosses on an ambitious proposal to run a televised race without any spectators, The Sun has learned. </p>n</p>n
Both sides are desperate to save the spectacle — set for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 — if they can, as it is an iconic event in Britain’s sporting calendar. </p>n</p>n
The circuit in Northants has its own 70th anniversary this summer, as it hosted the nation’s first grand prix in 1950. </p>n</p>n
Fans were given hope as a senior Government source said: “We’re having regular talks and everyone is being positive. If we can do this safely, we should try to get it on.” </p>n</p>n
F1 chiefs now think they can restart the season, with all races closed events, beginning in Austria on July 5.</p>n”,”raw”:”
BID TO SAVE BRIT GP</strong></p>
</p>
Ministers are working on a plan to save the British Grand Prix on its 70th anniversary this summer, The Sun can reveal. </p>
</p>
It looked set to join the other nine Formula 1 races already cancelled worldwide due to the pandemic — and its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds.</p>
</p>
But culture ministers are now working with F1 bosses on an ambitious proposal to run a televised race without any spectators, The Sun has learned. </p>
</p>
</p>
Both sides are desperate to save the spectacle — set for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 — if they can, as it is an iconic event in Britain’s sporting calendar. </p>
</p>
The circuit in Northants has its own 70th anniversary this summer, as it hosted the nation’s first grand prix in 1950. </p>
</p>
Fans were given hope as a senior Government source said: “We’re having regular talks and everyone is being positive. If we can do this safely, we should try to get it on.” </p>
</p>
F1 chiefs now think they can restart the season, with all races closed events, beginning in Austria on July 5.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588972848,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:20 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270085″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270085″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NO HEND IN SIGHT FOR LOAN</strong></p>n
Manchester United have NO intention of recalling keeper Dean Henderson from fellow top-four contenders Sheffield United before the delayed finish to the season.</p>n
The Blades were just t TWO points behind fifth-placed United with a game in hand when the coronavirus pandemic stopped all football action.</p>n
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also emphasised that he would NOT force any of his team to play against their will if the Premier League is restarted.</p>n
SunSport revealed Prem chiefs agreed all parties must give the green light to extend loans beyond their end date.</p>n
And Blades manager Chris Wilder said this week it would be ‘morally’ wrong to recall the in-form goalkeeper when Project Restart is up and running.</p>n
Henderson’s season-long loan deal finishes at the end of next month.</p>n
The Premier League next meet on Monday to discuss how to get the season going again behind closed doors on June 12 — and Sheffield United still have TEN games to play.</p>n
Seventh-placed Blades have the second-best defensive record in the Prem, behind Liverpool, and much of that has been down to Henderson’s form.</p>n
But Solskjaer has been happy with how Wilder is looking after and developing Henderson.</p>n”,”raw”:”
NO HEND IN SIGHT FOR LOAN</strong></p>
Manchester United have NO intention of recalling keeper Dean Henderson from fellow top-four contenders Sheffield United before the delayed finish to the season.</p>
The Blades were just t TWO points behind fifth-placed United with a game in hand when the coronavirus pandemic stopped all football action.</p>
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also emphasised that he would NOT force any of his team to play against their will if the Premier League is restarted.</p>
SunSport revealed Prem chiefs agreed all parties must give the green light to extend loans beyond their end date.</p>
And Blades manager Chris Wilder said this week it would be ‘morally’ wrong to recall the in-form goalkeeper when Project Restart is up and running.</p>
Henderson’s season-long loan deal finishes at the end of next month.</p>
The Premier League next meet on Monday to discuss how to get the season going again behind closed doors on June 12 — and Sheffield United still have TEN games to play.</p>
Seventh-placed Blades have the second-best defensive record in the Prem, behind Liverpool, and much of that has been down to Henderson’s form.</p>
But Solskjaer has been happy with how Wilder is looking after and developing Henderson.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588969406,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:23 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270082″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270082″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
DON A GREAT JOB</strong></p>n</p>n
AFC Wimbledon is one of the smallest clubs in the Football League — but it is having a massive impact in the fight against coronavirus.</p>n</p>n
The fan-owned League One team is showing what people power can achieve in a remarkable humanitarian effort reaching out to the most vulnerable in the community during lockdown.</p>n</p>n
Wimbledon — also the home of The Wombles, the Seventies children’s TV recycling warriors — averages 4,500 crowds yet they have mobilised an army of 600 volunteers who have put their lives on hold to help others.</p>n</p>n
Vast rooms are stacked with food parcels, piles of essential supplies, thousands of fresh meals cooked for NHS staff, laptops for vulnerable children, cut off from the outside world even in the heart of south-west London.</p>n</p>n
This is not about how much you donate to charity. Not a single penny changes hands.</p>n</p>n
It is about time and commitment to the cause seven days a week.</p>n”,”raw”:”
DON A GREAT JOB</strong></p>
</p>
AFC Wimbledon is one of the smallest clubs in the Football League — but it is having a massive impact in the fight against coronavirus.</p>
</p>
The fan-owned League One team is showing what people power can achieve in a remarkable humanitarian effort reaching out to the most vulnerable in the community during lockdown.</p>
</p>
Wimbledon — also the home of The Wombles, the Seventies children’s TV recycling warriors — averages 4,500 crowds yet they have mobilised an army of 600 volunteers who have put their lives on hold to help others.</p>
</p>
Vast rooms are stacked with food parcels, piles of essential supplies, thousands of fresh meals cooked for NHS staff, laptops for vulnerable children, cut off from the outside world even in the heart of south-west London.</p>
</p>
This is not about how much you donate to charity. Not a single penny changes hands.</p>
</p>
It is about time and commitment to the cause seven days a week.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588969045,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:17 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270078″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270078″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
SHOUT OF ORDER</strong></p>n</p>n
Premier League players will have their bad language blocked out to avoid upsetting TV fans during Project Restart.</p>n</p>n
Sky Sports and BT Sport are as desperate as the League for the resumption of the season so they can screen the remaining 92 matches.</p>n</p>n
But with games having to be played behind closed doors, there is no background crowd noise to cover up the obscenities regularly used on the pitch and in dugouts.</p>n</p>n
With strict Ofcom regulations covering content televised before the 9pm watershed, TV bosses are having to plan how to stop expletives being heard by their viewers.</p>n</p>n
And that means having to consider removing pitch-side microphones — taking away a vital element which helps deliver any atmosphere.</p>n</p>n
The companies have experience of screening behind-closed-doors matches for European or international fixtures.</p>n</p>n
But the prospect of two sets of players and dugouts both shouting in English presents a new challenge.</p>n</p>n
Either they have their commentators continually apologising on air for any swear words heard or they control or even mute the sound levels.</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
SHOUT OF ORDER</strong></p>
</p>
Premier League players will have their bad language blocked out to avoid upsetting TV fans during Project Restart.</p>
</p>
Sky Sports and BT Sport are as desperate as the League for the resumption of the season so they can screen the remaining 92 matches.</p>
</p>
But with games having to be played behind closed doors, there is no background crowd noise to cover up the obscenities regularly used on the pitch and in dugouts.</p>
</p>
With strict Ofcom regulations covering content televised before the 9pm watershed, TV bosses are having to plan how to stop expletives being heard by their viewers.</p>
</p>
And that means having to consider removing pitch-side microphones — taking away a vital element which helps deliver any atmosphere.</p>
</p>
The companies have experience of screening behind-closed-doors matches for European or international fixtures.</p>
</p>
But the prospect of two sets of players and dugouts both shouting in English presents a new challenge.</p>
</p>
Either they have their commentators continually apologising on air for any swear words heard or they control or even mute the sound levels.</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588968891,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:14 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270076″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270076″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LEAGUES ONE AND TWO FACE EARLY END</strong></p>n</p>n
Leagues One and Two will be called off next week when the 47 clubs vote to end the season with immediate effect. </p>n</p>n
The EFL executive committee have been canvassing teams in the two lower divisions for their views on trying to complete the campaign. </p>n</p>n
And the vast majority believe there is no chance of reaching the finishing line and want to focus on planning for next season. </p>n</p>n
EFL chairman Rick Parry will host a video conference meeting to rule out the idea of declaring the current season null and void. Then clubs must decide how to calculate the final tables to determine promotion and relegation issues. </p>n</p>n
A number of proposals have been put forward, but the most likely option is to work out the table on the basis of points-per-games played. </p>n</p>n
That would mean Wycombe, who are currently eighth in League One but with a game in hand on all the teams above them, jumping up to third. </p>n</p>n
And with the play-offs being scrapped, that will be enough to secure them promotion to the Championship. </p>n</p>n
Swindon will also jump above Crewe to win the League Two title due to their game in hand and Cheltenham move up to fourth, now a promotion spot. </p>n</p>n
But Parry is desperate to avoid any kind of costly legal challenge and is hoping for an overwhelming consensus of opinion in the vote.</p>n”,”raw”:”
LEAGUES ONE AND TWO FACE EARLY END</strong></p>
</p>
Leagues One and Two will be called off next week when the 47 clubs vote to end the season with immediate effect. </p>
</p>
The EFL executive committee have been canvassing teams in the two lower divisions for their views on trying to complete the campaign. </p>
</p>
And the vast majority believe there is no chance of reaching the finishing line and want to focus on planning for next season. </p>
</p>
EFL chairman Rick Parry will host a video conference meeting to rule out the idea of declaring the current season null and void. Then clubs must decide how to calculate the final tables to determine promotion and relegation issues. </p>
</p>
A number of proposals have been put forward, but the most likely option is to work out the table on the basis of points-per-games played. </p>
</p>
That would mean Wycombe, who are currently eighth in League One but with a game in hand on all the teams above them, jumping up to third. </p>
</p>
And with the play-offs being scrapped, that will be enough to secure them promotion to the Championship. </p>
</p>
Swindon will also jump above Crewe to win the League Two title due to their game in hand and Cheltenham move up to fourth, now a promotion spot. </p>
</p>
But Parry is desperate to avoid any kind of costly legal challenge and is hoping for an overwhelming consensus of opinion in the vote.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588968757,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:12 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270057″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270057″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAK’D OFF </strong></p>n
Incoming winger Hakim Ziyech would NOT be able for Chelsea before next season – even if the current campaign resumes. </p>n
The Morocco winger agreed a £36millon summer arrival in February and has played his last game for Ajax after the coronavirus pandemic ended the Dutch season early. </p>n
But despite plans to allow Premier League clubs to register 25-man squads if the season restarts next month, it is unlikely the 27-year-old can be included. </p>n
The Telegraph say new rules for the resumption of the season would not allow it.</p>n”,”raw”:”
HAK’D OFF </strong></p>
Incoming winger Hakim Ziyech would NOT be able for Chelsea before next season – even if the current campaign resumes. </p>
The Morocco winger agreed a £36millon summer arrival in February and has played his last game for Ajax after the coronavirus pandemic ended the Dutch season early. </p>
But despite plans to allow Premier League clubs to register 25-man squads if the season restarts next month, it is unlikely the 27-year-old can be included. </p>
The Telegraph say new rules for the resumption of the season would not allow it.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588964407,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:00 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270055″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270055″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ATLETI ACE TESTS POSITIVE </strong></p>n</p>n
Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus with nine others deemed immune after squad-wide tests. </p>n</p>n
LaLiga sides are carefully approaching a return to training this month with tests arranged for each player before they can reunite with team-mates. </p>n</p>n
However, EFE report that Lodi, 22, has coronavirus and will therefore not be able to begin work for at least ten days. The same outlet states that nine players were shown to have antibodies to repel the illness, suggesting they could have already caught it and recovered – and are now immune. </p>n</p>n
No Atleti players were confirmed as falling ill before Spain instigated a lockdown that is now slowly being eased after 26,299 confirmed fatalities. </p>n</p>n
According to AS, Lodi was known to have symptoms in early March and will remain in quarantine until testing negative.</p>n</p>n
He suffered breathing difficulties and has remained at home with his partner, who has also reportedly shown symptoms of the pandemic disease.</p>n”,”raw”:”
ATLETI ACE TESTS POSITIVE </strong></p>
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Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus with nine others deemed immune after squad-wide tests. </p>
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LaLiga sides are carefully approaching a return to training this month with tests arranged for each player before they can reunite with team-mates. </p>
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However, EFE report that Lodi, 22, has coronavirus and will therefore not be able to begin work for at least ten days. The same outlet states that nine players were shown to have antibodies to repel the illness, suggesting they could have already caught it and recovered – and are now immune. </p>
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No Atleti players were confirmed as falling ill before Spain instigated a lockdown that is now slowly being eased after 26,299 confirmed fatalities. </p>
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According to AS, Lodi was known to have symptoms in early March and will remain in quarantine until testing negative.</p>
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He suffered breathing difficulties and has remained at home with his partner, who has also reportedly shown symptoms of the pandemic disease.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588963739,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:48 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270051″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270051″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PAUL YOUR RESOURCES</strong></p>n</p>n
Paul Pogba might be stuck at United for up to 18 months as clubs cut back on spending due tot he coronavirus pandemic.</p>n</p>n
That’s the verdict of Old Trafford legend Gary Neville, despite Juventus and Real Madrid still circling for the French World Cup winner,.</p>n</p>n
Nev told Sky Sports: “Which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the reputed £80-100 million pounds that was being talked about? </p>n</p>n
“Which clubs are going to pay the huge wages Paul Pogba’s on at Manchester United? I’m not diminishing him as a player, I’m talking about the whole economic situation the whole world finds itself in.</p>n</p>n
“So Paul Pogba may have to, may want to, sit at Man Utd now for the next 12- 18 months, and look at the fact that he’s got a club he can play at with Bruno Fernandes, Fred, with McTominay, Matic, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams, De Gea in goal and then Mason Greenwood, Martial and Rashford up front. </p>n</p>n
“Manchester United still need to add three to five players of really high quality to that, and they are in a position to be able to capitalise on that this summer in the transfer market.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
PAUL YOUR RESOURCES</strong></p>
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Paul Pogba might be stuck at United for up to 18 months as clubs cut back on spending due tot he coronavirus pandemic.</p>
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That’s the verdict of Old Trafford legend Gary Neville, despite Juventus and Real Madrid still circling for the French World Cup winner,.</p>
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Nev told Sky Sports: “Which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the reputed £80-100 million pounds that was being talked about? </p>
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“Which clubs are going to pay the huge wages Paul Pogba’s on at Manchester United? I’m not diminishing him as a player, I’m talking about the whole economic situation the whole world finds itself in.</p>
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“So Paul Pogba may have to, may want to, sit at Man Utd now for the next 12- 18 months, and look at the fact that he’s got a club he can play at with Bruno Fernandes, Fred, with McTominay, Matic, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams, De Gea in goal and then Mason Greenwood, Martial and Rashford up front. </p>
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“Manchester United still need to add three to five players of really high quality to that, and they are in a position to be able to capitalise on that this summer in the transfer market.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1588962285,”date_formatted”:”8th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:24 pm”},”author”:”Ian Tuckey”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/02a5e52645ba88fef56911a4df399dd2?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270044″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-ituckey even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270044″,”content”:{“rendered”:”</p>n
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