themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Manchester United give the reaction their captain wanted in second half vs Leeds

`` We often score six but we seldom score ten , '' Manchester United supporters boast .
Six-goal routs are all too seldom from United , but they cut loose against their old patsy and must have wondered how they did not bring up double figures against Leeds .
In one mad minute of the second-half , United drew four saves from the Leeds 'keeper Illan Meslier in a match where there were more than 40 attempts .
So has the real United resurfaced ?
This was their most ruthless and rampant performance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's reign and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predecessor , winless in three with Tottenham , having presided over the first six-goal haul at Old Trafford in over nine years .
This spectacle was in keeping with the madcap matches played behind closed doors and Sir Alex Ferguson still seemed dissatisfied after United 's sixth , for undaunted Leeds replied through Stuart Dallas ' divine curler .
How United matchgoers would have loved to have gone through their repertoire of anti-Leeds rhetoric in the club 's biggest win over the Whites since 1959 .
Dave Sexton remains the last United manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds in 1981 .
United are now third and many of their supporters are clinging to the game in hand at Burnley , a fixture that could be scheduled for the first week of January or as late as April .
Win that , the dreamers stress , and they are two points off Liverpool .
That still seems as fantastical as it is fanciful .
United were pitted against the most obliging opponents to stride out at Old Trafford since Arsenal were annihilated 8-2 in 2011 .
Even then , Leeds did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in what was a quintessential pandemic-era game , laden with as many chances as there were errors .
United have fluctuated from appalling to absorbing within two home games in eight days and loose Leeds are not a reliable gauge of any team 's progress .
Leicester away awaits on Boxing Day for United , yet the league 's second-placed side have been beaten four times on their own patch .
This could have been United 's fourth home league defeat before Christmas - an ignominious fate that last befell Frank O'Farrell in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peril of matching him .
United have tallied at least four goals in three games against Leeds in the last 40 years and Solskjaer has been involved in all of them : as substitute ( 1996 ) , goalscorer ( 2002 ) and manager ( 2020 ) .
United have struggled to net five goals , never mind six , in league games at Old Trafford and have done so twice this calendar year .
`` Come on Antho , come on DJ , '' Harry Maguire demanded just past the hour at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just United 's second five-goal league haul since Boxing Day in 2011 .
`` F*****g brilliant , Danny , '' Maguire roared .
James was the sole surprising selection in what was his first start since October 24 against a team he was so close for joining he inked a contract , posed with a shirt and was assigned a squad number at the Leeds training ground .
In keeping with modern Leeds , James rinsed their defenders and scored his first league goal in over a year .
Bielsa choreographed one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by an opponent in recent memory with Athletic Bilbao in 2012 and this was a dud of a sequel .
United are now responsible for a fifth of the Premier League goals Leeds have shipped this season and though they are not necessarily destined for a return to the Championship their defence is of a tier two standard .
Liam Cooper , Leeds 's centre half and captain , at least had the gumption to stoop and score their first league goal in M16 since Alan Smith in February 2004 , quelling Bielsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bielsa did not stop berating - or believing - even at 6-2 .
Smith clutched the Leeds badge when he hared towards the away end nearly 17 years ago and time has diluted the rivalry .
Jack Harrison , on loan from Manchester City , chummily embraced Marcus Rashford prior to the second-half .
Harrison nor Rashford had been born when Solskjaer first travelled to Elland Road in 1996 .
United started as though their manager had made them aware they were 20 minutes away from going eight hours without a goal from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the first 171 seconds , Scott McTominay emulating his manager in claiming a brace against Leeds .
United 's previous league goalscorer against Leeds was Paul Scholes and McTominay 's first was an unsaveable ode to his predecessor and there were shades of Scholes 's 'ghosting ' with the prompt second .
McTominay , a Lancastrian developed in the United academy , is one of the few members of Solskjaer 's squad with a true understanding of one of football 's most bilious rivalries and he celebrated with a gusto that suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were , they would have doubtless chorused to 'Leeds are falling apart again ' .
Yorkshireman Maguire , schooled at Sheffield United , uttered some unintelligible industrial language following both goals , imploring his teammates not to let up .
Within eight minutes , Leeds had fashioned two opportunities against United 's porous defence , and Patrick Bamford 's wayward strike almost caused the vexed Marcelo Bielsa to kick his bucket .
Solskjaer rebuked Luke Shaw for a lackadaisical pass Bamford finished from an offside position that would have made Filippo Inzaghi blush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the United players and Fernandes clinically killed the contest before the 20-minute mark .
Solskjaer was sat back and smiling and could have been forgiven for lighting a cigar .
For their legions of supporters , that 's the real United .

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"We often score six but we seldom score ten," Manchester United supporters boast. Six-goal routs are all too seldom from United, but they cut loose against their old patsy and must have wondered how they did not bring up double figures against Leeds.
In one mad minute of the second-half, United drew four saves from the Leeds 'keeper Illan Meslier in a match where there were more than 40 attempts.
So has the real United resurfaced? This was their most ruthless and rampant performance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign and he is now looking down on his predecessor, winless in three with Tottenham, having presided over the first six-goal haul at Old Trafford in over nine years.
This spectacle was in keeping with the madcap matches played behind closed doors and Sir Alex Ferguson still seemed dissatisfied after United's sixth, for undaunted Leeds replied through Stuart Dallas' divine curler.
How United matchgoers would have loved to have gone through their repertoire of anti-Leeds rhetoric in the club's biggest win over the Whites since 1959. Dave Sexton remains the last United manager to have suffered a home loss to Leeds in 1981.
United are now third and many of their supporters are clinging to the game in hand at Burnley, a fixture that could be scheduled for the first week of January or as late as April. Win that, the dreamers stress, and they are two points off Liverpool.
That still seems as fantastical as it is fanciful. United were pitted against the most obliging opponents to stride out at Old Trafford since Arsenal were annihilated 8-2 in 2011. Even then, Leeds did not struggle for opportunities of their own in what was a quintessential pandemic-era game, laden with as many chances as there were errors.
United have fluctuated from appalling to absorbing within two home games in eight days and loose Leeds are not a reliable gauge of any team's progress. Leicester away awaits on Boxing Day for United, yet the league's second-placed side have been beaten four times on their own patch.
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This could have been United's fourth home league defeat before Christmas - an ignominious fate that last befell Frank O'Farrell in 1972 - though Solskjaer was in no peril of matching him. United have tallied at least four goals in three games against Leeds in the last 40 years and Solskjaer has been involved in all of them: as substitute (1996), goalscorer (2002) and manager (2020).
United have struggled to net five goals, never mind six, in league games at Old Trafford and have done so twice this calendar year. "Come on Antho, come on DJ," Harry Maguire demanded just past the hour at 4-1. Daniel James rifled in for just United's second five-goal league haul since Boxing Day in 2011. "F*****g brilliant, Danny," Maguire roared.
James was the sole surprising selection in what was his first start since October 24 against a team he was so close for joining he inked a contract, posed with a shirt and was assigned a squad number at the Leeds training ground. In keeping with modern Leeds, James rinsed their defenders and scored his first league goal in over a year.
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Bielsa choreographed one of the most captivating victories at Old Trafford by an opponent in recent memory with Athletic Bilbao in 2012 and this was a dud of a sequel. United are now responsible for a fifth of the Premier League goals Leeds have shipped this season and though they are not necessarily destined for a return to the Championship their defence is of a tier two standard.
Liam Cooper, Leeds's centre half and captain, at least had the gumption to stoop and score their first league goal in M16 since Alan Smith in February 2004, quelling Bielsa's incessant hollering of 'Cooper'. Bielsa did not stop berating - or believing - even at 6-2.
Smith clutched the Leeds badge when he hared towards the away end nearly 17 years ago and time has diluted the rivalry. Jack Harrison, on loan from Manchester City, chummily embraced Marcus Rashford prior to the second-half. Harrison nor Rashford had been born when Solskjaer first travelled to Elland Road in 1996.
United started as though their manager had made them aware they were 20 minutes away from going eight hours without a goal from open play at home and pillaged two inside the first 171 seconds, Scott McTominay emulating his manager in claiming a brace against Leeds.
United's previous league goalscorer against Leeds was Paul Scholes and McTominay's first was an unsaveable ode to his predecessor and there were shades of Scholes's 'ghosting' with the prompt second.
McTominay, a Lancastrian developed in the United academy, is one of the few members of Solskjaer's squad with a true understanding of one of football's most bilious rivalries and he celebrated with a gusto that suggested a crowd was present. If they were, they would have doubtless chorused to 'Leeds are falling apart again'.
Yorkshireman Maguire, schooled at Sheffield United, uttered some unintelligible industrial language following both goals, imploring his teammates not to let up. Within eight minutes, Leeds had fashioned two opportunities against United's porous defence, and Patrick Bamford's wayward strike almost caused the vexed Marcelo Bielsa to kick his bucket.
Solskjaer rebuked Luke Shaw for a lackadaisical pass Bamford finished from an offside position that would have made Filippo Inzaghi blush. The message filtered through to the rest of the United players and Fernandes clinically killed the contest before the 20-minute mark. Solskjaer was sat back and smiling and could have been forgiven for lighting a cigar.
For their legions of supporters, that's the real United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Manchester United vs Leeds United highlights and reaction

Manchester United took on Leeds United in the Premier League for the first time since 2004 today .
United have @ @ @ @ @ in two cup games since Leeds ' relegation from the top flight 16 years ago @ @ @ @ @ side came to Old Trafford this afternoon having impressed so far this season .
The @ @ @ @ @ promotion from the Championship last season but they were quickly 2-0 down to an inspired @ @ @ @ @ scored two goals inside the opening three minutes , before Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof @ @ @ @ @ minutes .
Liam Cooper pulled a goal back for the visitors , but Daniel James @ @ @ @ @ United six , before Stuart Dallas ' consolation .
United could have had more but @ @ @ @ @ 6-2 at Old Trafford .
Recap how the game unfolded at Old Trafford and get @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United took on Leeds United in the Premier League for the first time since 2004 today.
United have only met their trans-Pennine rivals in two cup games since Leeds' relegation from the top flight 16 years ago, but Marcelo Bielsa's side came to Old Trafford this afternoon having impressed so far this season. The Elland Road club stormed to promotion from the Championship last season but they were quickly 2-0 down to an inspired United side.
Scott McTominay scored two goals inside the opening three minutes, before Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof made it 4-0 inside 38 minutes. Liam Cooper pulled a goal back for the visitors, but Daniel James and a Fernandes penalty gave United six, before Stuart Dallas' consolation. United could have had more but a hugely pulsating encounter ended 6-2 at Old Trafford.
Recap how the game unfolded at Old Trafford and get all the reaction below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Youths causing havoc on Stockport estate will face 'full force of the law'

Youths causing havoc on a Stockport estate have been warned they will face the ‘ full force of the law ’ under a new crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour .
Residents in Brinnington have complained of a spate of incidents over recents months including thefts , vandalism and intimidation of vulnerable people .
Officers say the usual ‘ spike ’ in such activities around Halloween and Bonfire Night has not fallen away as expected this year - but action is being taken .
They are taking their cues from Operation Barometer - a campaign that successfully brought down levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
The approach singles out ringleaders while also bringing in parents , schools and partner organisations to tackle those involved at a less serious level .
An overtime budget has also been signed off to allow police to be more active on the estate .
Sergeant Phil Lowe told a meeting of the council ’ s Central Stockport Area Committee that those committing crimes would be ‘ dealt with with the full force of the law ’ .
He said : “ The idea is that , by picking away at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the core group and take that problem away .
“ It worked in Edgeley , it worked in the town centre and it worked in Cheadle Heath .
I really hope it will work in Brinnington.
” Sgt Lowe told the meeting how previous experience had helped shape the way officers now dealt with serious anti-social behaviour and youth crime .
“ We realised driving up to groups of kids , and them running off told those kids they could do what they want ; the cops turn up , they run away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
But now , as well as dealing with any incidents on the night , every report is followed up the next day .
A database of intelligence - including offenders ’ descriptions , names , school uniforms - is built up .
Troublemakers are then ranked as red , amber or green - the ‘ RAG ’ system - and dealt with accordingly .
Those rated as ‘ red ’ are the most serious offenders .
Greens are those coming to police attention for the first time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are already aware of .
‘ Greens ’ get a home visit and parents are brought into the process .
Some youths will sign anti-social behaviour contracts , which commit them to not taking part in harmful activities .
Those marked 'amber ' may already have been through this process without success - or come to police attention a number of times before .
At this point the police may also bring in partner agencies - such as the youth offending service or Stockport Homes - who use various powers to deter them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red ’ offenders are dealt with through the criminal justice system .
The remote meeting of Central Stockport area committee took place on Thursday night ( December 18 ) .

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Youths causing havoc on a Stockport estate have been warned they will face the ‘full force of the law’ under a new crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.
Residents in Brinnington have complained of a spate of incidents over recents months including thefts, vandalism and intimidation of vulnerable people.
Officers say the usual ‘spike’ in such activities around Halloween and Bonfire Night has not fallen away as expected this year - but action is being taken.
They are taking their cues from Operation Barometer - a campaign that successfully brought down levels of anti-social behaviour in Stockport two summers ago.
The approach singles out ringleaders while also bringing in parents, schools and partner organisations to tackle those involved at a less serious level.
An overtime budget has also been signed off to allow police to be more active on the estate.
Sergeant Phil Lowe told a meeting of the council’s Central Stockport Area Committee that those committing crimes would be ‘dealt with with the full force of the law’.
He said: “The idea is that, by picking away at the periphery the outer groups lets us target the core group and take that problem away.
“It worked in Edgeley, it worked in the town centre and it worked in Cheadle Heath. I really hope it will work in Brinnington.”
Sgt Lowe told the meeting how previous experience had helped shape the way officers now dealt with serious anti-social behaviour and youth crime.
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“We realised driving up to groups of kids, and them running off told those kids they could do what they want; the cops turn up, they run away and they hear nothing more of it,” he said.
But now, as well as dealing with any incidents on the night, every report is followed up the next day. A database of intelligence - including offenders’ descriptions, names, school uniforms - is built up.
Troublemakers are then ranked as red, amber or green - the ‘RAG’ system - and dealt with accordingly.
Those rated as ‘red’ are the most serious offenders. Greens are those coming to police attention for the first time, while amber are those who the police are already aware of.
‘Greens’ get a home visit and parents are brought into the process. Some youths will sign anti-social behaviour contracts, which commit them to not taking part in harmful activities.
Those marked 'amber' may already have been through this process without success - or come to police attention a number of times before.
At this point the police may also bring in partner agencies - such as the youth offending service or Stockport Homes - who use various powers to deter them from continuing with their behaviour.
‘Red’ offenders are dealt with through the criminal justice system.
The remote meeting of Central Stockport area committee took place on Thursday night (December 18).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Manchester United player ratings as Scott McTominay and Fred brilliant

Made a good save with his feet before conceding Liam Cooper 's saveable header to give Leeds a modicum of hope .
Excellent stop from Raphinha in the second-half .
7 Still far from his best and was often on the back foot even against obliging opponents .
Leeds often targeted him .
6 Patrick Bamford made it awkward for Lindelof at times and he was more composed at the other end with his fine strike .
7 Implored his teammates not to let up and read the game well even during spells where Leeds threatened .
7 Lackadaisical at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's corner led to United 's fourth goal before half-time .
6 Agree with our ratings ?
Tell us in the comments here .
Both goals had shades of Paul Scholes , United 's previous league scorer against Leeds .
Overwhelmed Leeds with his intensity .
9 Reiterated why he is undroppable with his probing passes that breached Leeds time and again and quickened United 's play .
8 Clinically claimed his 12th goal of the season after setting up McTominay 's first .
Revelled in the playmaker role and scored another penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stretching Leeds 's full-backs on his first start in nearly two months .
Undeservedly booked for diving and scored .
8 Had Leeds on toast and switched wings to leave them confounded .
Unfortunate not to have got a goal .
8 Laid on a goal for McTominay and expertly assisted Lindelof .
Won the penalty in his best performance of the season by a distance .
8 Had little impact as the 10 .
5 First game in two weeks and should have scored .
6 Got the sole surprise selection of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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David de Gea
Made a good save with his feet before conceding Liam Cooper's saveable header to give Leeds a modicum of hope. Excellent stop from Raphinha in the second-half. 7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Still far from his best and was often on the back foot even against obliging opponents. Leeds often targeted him. 6
Victor Lindelof
Patrick Bamford made it awkward for Lindelof at times and he was more composed at the other end with his fine strike. 7
Harry Maguire
Implored his teammates not to let up and read the game well even during spells where Leeds threatened. 7
Luke Shaw
Lackadaisical at times and lightning at others, Shaw's corner led to United's fourth goal before half-time. 6
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Scott McTominay
Both goals had shades of Paul Scholes, United's previous league scorer against Leeds. Overwhelmed Leeds with his intensity. 9
Fred
Reiterated why he is undroppable with his probing passes that breached Leeds time and again and quickened United's play. 8
Bruno Fernandes
Clinically claimed his 12th goal of the season after setting up McTominay's first. Revelled in the playmaker role and scored another penalty. 8
Daniel James
Vindicated his surprise selection by stretching Leeds's full-backs on his first start in nearly two months. Undeservedly booked for diving and scored. 8
Marcus Rashford
Had Leeds on toast and switched wings to leave them confounded. Unfortunate not to have got a goal. 8
Anthony Martial
Laid on a goal for McTominay and expertly assisted Lindelof. Won the penalty in his best performance of the season by a distance. 8
Subs
Alex Telles
Defended decently. 6
Donny van de Beek
Had little impact as the 10. 5
Edinson Cavani
First game in two weeks and should have scored. 6
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Got the sole surprise selection of James right and rested Rashford and Fernandes. 8


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Rishi Sunak wants people who saved to start spending again post-pandemic

Home workers who have saved heavily during the pandemic would need to get spending next year to boost the economy , the Chancellor has said .
Rishi Sunak 's comments came as the parliament 's spending watchdog warned nearly three million people may have been excluded from two schemes to support the employed and self-employed .
According to The Telegraph , the Chancellor told an online event for Conservative Party members that he felt 'good ' about the prospects of the economy recovering post-pandemic .
He said : `` I feel good about the bounce-back – I think people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some savings hopefully and we would like to go and spend them when we get back . ''
During the event , he appealed to the party 's grassroot members to bear with ministers as they imposed restrictions on England to curb rates of infection .
He added : `` It is very difficult for us .
We are Conservatives , we believe in freedom .
`` This is very difficult but this is unfortunately necessary at the moment – we have just got to get through these next few difficult months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business and Economic Research earlier this month found that households are estimated to have saved 19 per cent of their disposable incomes in 2020 .
This is more than double the savings ratio of seven per cent in 2019 .
It equates to £7,100 per household .
The CEBR said : `` The £197 billion question , therefore , is what will households do with this money that they have accumulated in 2020 when restrictions ease ?
`` Of course , a large chunk of these savings will have gone into pensions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for some time . ''
Households may look to spend savings on holidays , while there may be demand to spend on the arts , entertainment and live sports , according to the CEBR .
However , consumer behaviour will also depend on people 's confidence about the economy , the group warned .
`` A combination of Brexit and the end of the furlough scheme ... could damage economic output and the labour market early next year , meaning consumers would rather hold on to much of the extra cash they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Douglas McWilliams , the CEBR 's deputy chairman , told The Telegraph : `` The money is there .
What ’ s critical is whether consumers have enough confidence to spend it . ''

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Home workers who have saved heavily during the pandemic would need to get spending next year to boost the economy, the Chancellor has said.
Rishi Sunak's comments came as the parliament's spending watchdog warned nearly three million people may have been excluded from two schemes to support the employed and self-employed.
According to The Telegraph, the Chancellor told an online event for Conservative Party members that he felt 'good' about the prospects of the economy recovering post-pandemic.
He said: "I feel good about the bounce-back – I think people have been sitting at home, building up some savings hopefully and we would like to go and spend them when we get back."
During the event, he appealed to the party's grassroot members to bear with ministers as they imposed restrictions on England to curb rates of infection.
He added: "It is very difficult for us. We are Conservatives, we believe in freedom.
"This is very difficult but this is unfortunately necessary at the moment – we have just got to get through these next few difficult months."
A report from the Centre for Business and Economic Research earlier this month found that households are estimated to have saved 19 per cent of their disposable incomes in 2020.
This is more than double the savings ratio of seven per cent in 2019.
It equates to £7,100 per household.
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The CEBR said: "The £197 billion question, therefore, is what will households do with this money that they have accumulated in 2020 when restrictions ease?
"Of course, a large chunk of these savings will have gone into pensions, which will not be available for spending for some time."
Households may look to spend savings on holidays, while there may be demand to spend on the arts, entertainment and live sports, according to the CEBR.
However, consumer behaviour will also depend on people's confidence about the economy, the group warned.
"A combination of Brexit and the end of the furlough scheme ... could damage economic output and the labour market early next year, meaning consumers would rather hold on to much of the extra cash they have accumulated in 2020, rather than spend it."
Douglas McWilliams, the CEBR's deputy chairman, told The Telegraph: "The money is there. What’s critical is whether consumers have enough confidence to spend it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Nearly half think we should be under a national lockdown

Nearly half of people surveyed think there should now be a national lockdown over Christmas .
Some 47 % of 5,734 people who answered the question in an Manchester Evening News survey over the Christmas bubble changes thought that we should move to one set of strict rules across the country .
It comes as Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified .
More than 40 countries have now banned arrivals from the UK over concerns about the virus strain , which is up to 70pc more infectious .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought that changing the Christmas bubble rules from five days to one was the right thing to do .
But people were almost evenly split over whether three household bubbles should still be able to mix on Christmas Day in Tiers 3 and below .
51 % of people said they should n't be able to and 49 % said they should .
A whopping 90 % were unconvinced that people would stick to the new Christmas Day bubble or the Tier 4 rules .
The government announced last month that up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from December 23 to December 27 .
But following the emergence of the new strain of Covid spreading rapidly across parts of the country , the Prime Minister announced changes to the policy on Saturday .
Areas in the south east and London were placed into a new Tier 4 - and will now be restricted to meeting one other person from another household in an outdoor public space over Christmas .
And for everywhere in Tier 1 , 2 , and 3 , including Greater Manchester , the Christmas “ bubble ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households to meet up over the holiday period – has been severely curtailed , now applying on Christmas Day only .
On Thursday last week ( December 17 ) , Greater Manchester learned that it would stay in Tier 3 despite falling infection rates .
Some 16,500 people responded to a survey where we examined what you thought of that decision and its consequences .
A total of 5,835 people - 36 % - thought that the whole of Greater Manchester should have moved into Tier 2 , while 33 % thought that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the lesser restrictions .
However , 29 % thought that the decision was right and that Greater Manchester should have stayed in Tier 3 .
Of those surveyed , 62 % thought that Greater Manchester would have moved into Tier 2 if the government had n't made the five-day Christmas relaxation pledge .
And 79 % though the government had n't handled the Christmas lockdown arrangements well .
Again , some 88 % thought that people would n't stick to the Tier 3 rules .

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Nearly half of people surveyed think there should now be a national lockdown over Christmas.
Some 47% of 5,734 people who answered the question in an Manchester Evening News survey over the Christmas bubble changes thought that we should move to one set of strict rules across the country.
It comes as Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified.
More than 40 countries have now banned arrivals from the UK over concerns about the virus strain, which is up to 70pc more infectious.
In the same survey 61% of people thought that changing the Christmas bubble rules from five days to one was the right thing to do.
But people were almost evenly split over whether three household bubbles should still be able to mix on Christmas Day in Tiers 3 and below. 51% of people said they shouldn't be able to and 49% said they should.
A whopping 90% were unconvinced that people would stick to the new Christmas Day bubble or the Tier 4 rules.
The government announced last month that up to three households would be allowed to meet from December 23 to December 27.
But following the emergence of the new strain of Covid spreading rapidly across parts of the country, the Prime Minister announced changes to the policy on Saturday.
Areas in the south east and London were placed into a new Tier 4 - and will now be restricted to meeting one other person from another household in an outdoor public space over Christmas.
And for everywhere in Tier 1, 2, and 3, including Greater Manchester, the Christmas “bubble” policy – which allowed up to three households to meet up over the holiday period – has been severely curtailed, now applying on Christmas Day only.
On Thursday last week (December 17), Greater Manchester learned that it would stay in Tier 3 despite falling infection rates.
Some 16,500 people responded to a survey where we examined what you thought of that decision and its consequences.
A total of 5,835 people - 36% - thought that the whole of Greater Manchester should have moved into Tier 2, while 33% thought that just certain boroughs should have been subject to the lesser restrictions. However, 29% thought that the decision was right and that Greater Manchester should have stayed in Tier 3.
Of those surveyed, 62% thought that Greater Manchester would have moved into Tier 2 if the government hadn't made the five-day Christmas relaxation pledge. And 79% though the government hadn't handled the Christmas lockdown arrangements well.
Again, some 88% thought that people wouldn't stick to the Tier 3 rules.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Carragher mocks Neville over Pogba Man United prediction

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was once again the subject of discussion on Sky Sports ' Monday Night Football programme .
Much has been said about Pogba this season - but arguably more about a possible transfer away from Old Trafford than his performances on the pitch .
Of course , there is no doubting his ability , though United fans will argue they have not seen enough of that in recent times .
Off-the-pitch talk has often dominated , with Pogba 's agent publicly stating that his client wanted to leave the club on the eve of a crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again as Sky pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher made their predictions for 2021 .
Neville was said to have picked Pogba as his `` player to watch '' next year - prompting an hysterical reaction from Carragher .
The former Liverpool defender laughed wildly and as Neville spoke , leaned across and stared manically into the camera .
“ I say this every year because I still want him to drive Manchester United forward and to be the player that he can be at the club , to drive them towards a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ran riot against Leeds in their first Premier League meeting in 16 years .
The Reds won 6-2 at Old Trafford , after being set on their way by two Scott McTominay goals in the first three minutes .
Further strikes by Bruno Fernandes , Victor Lindelof and Daniel James completed the hammering of the cross-Pennine rivals .
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`` That sounds laughable at this moment in time but that ’ s what I ’ d like to see him do . ''
However , Neville went on to suggest he had not actually chosen Pogba as his player to watch , adding : `` I didn ’ t actually pick him , someone has messed around with that.
” Carragher picked Manchester City defender John Stones as his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men have tipped reigning champions Liverpool to retain their title this season .

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was once again the subject of discussion on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football programme.
Much has been said about Pogba this season - but arguably more about a possible transfer away from Old Trafford than his performances on the pitch.
Of course, there is no doubting his ability, though United fans will argue they have not seen enough of that in recent times.
Off-the-pitch talk has often dominated, with Pogba's agent publicly stating that his client wanted to leave the club on the eve of a crucial Champions League match.
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The issue arose again as Sky pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher made their predictions for 2021.
Neville was said to have picked Pogba as his "player to watch" next year - prompting an hysterical reaction from Carragher.
The former Liverpool defender laughed wildly and as Neville spoke, leaned across and stared manically into the camera.
“I say this every year because I still want him to drive Manchester United forward and to be the player that he can be at the club, to drive them towards a title," said Neville.
"That sounds laughable at this moment in time but that’s what I’d like to see him do."
However, Neville went on to suggest he had not actually chosen Pogba as his player to watch, adding: "I didn’t actually pick him, someone has messed around with that.”
Carragher picked Manchester City defender John Stones as his player to watch.
Meanwhile, both men have tipped reigning champions Liverpool to retain their title this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Police raid homes across Salford after man shot near petrol station

A man has been arrested after a 39-year-old was shot in Salford .
Police were called just after 8am on Thursday , November 19 , to a report of a 39-year-old man appearing in hospital with a gunshot wound to the foot .
The shooting took place earlier that morning around 5am , near to Cromwell Road in Salford , say Greater Manchester Police officers .
Detectives launched an investigation in the wake of the shooting , taping off the area close to a petrol station .
Today , GMP have said a 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and money laundering after officers carried out a firearms warrant at an address in the city on Monday , December 21 .
He has since been bailed pending further enquiries .
Five further firearms warrants were executed in Salford and Lancashire in relation to the investigation .
Police are now appealing for anyone with more information on the incident to come forward .
Detective Inspector Chris Horsfield , of GMP 's Salford CID , said : `` We are treating this very seriously and a team of officers are working to establish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made great strides in this investigation , which is thanks to the hard work of our detectives on the case , and the support of officers who helped to execute the warrant .
`` However , our work does not stop here , and I would encourage anyone with information about this shooting to get in touch with us as soon as you can , as your information could be vital . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5290 or 101 quoting incident number 552 of 19/11/2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been arrested after a 39-year-old was shot in Salford.
Police were called just after 8am on Thursday, November 19, to a report of a 39-year-old man appearing in hospital with a gunshot wound to the foot.
The shooting took place earlier that morning around 5am, near to Cromwell Road in Salford, say Greater Manchester Police officers.
Detectives launched an investigation in the wake of the shooting, taping off the area close to a petrol station.
Today, GMP have said a 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault, firearm offences and money laundering after officers carried out a firearms warrant at an address in the city on Monday, December 21.
He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Five further firearms warrants were executed in Salford and Lancashire in relation to the investigation.
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Police are now appealing for anyone with more information on the incident to come forward.
Detective Inspector Chris Horsfield, of GMP's Salford CID, said: "We are treating this very seriously and a team of officers are working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.
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"We have made great strides in this investigation, which is thanks to the hard work of our detectives on the case, and the support of officers who helped to execute the warrant.
"However, our work does not stop here, and I would encourage anyone with information about this shooting to get in touch with us as soon as you can, as your information could be vital."
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5290 or 101 quoting incident number 552 of 19/11/2020. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Trucking boss who led double life as a drugs baron exposed after 39 found dead

But parked on the driveway at various times were a Range Rover , a Land Rover , a sleek , black Mercedes GLS worth £150,000 , a BMW and a £70,000 imported Corvette .
How does the boss of a haulage company assemble such an array of wheels ?
Inside the home , on a modern estate in a suburb , were pieces of art - including a map of the world made from bullets .
The occupant also owned around £600,000 worth of watches .
He splashed out on holidays , spending £70,000 on breaks in around three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mexico and New York - business class or first class .
He hired a private helicopter in New York .
In Dubai , he bought art .
One piece cost £20,000 .
While staying at his property in Spain - a small apartment - he drove a Porsche Cayenne .
Behind the mask of owning a legitimate transport company , Thomas Maher hid a dark secret .
His flash lifestyle trappings were the result .
From the sofa of his home on Wiltshire Close in Woolston , Warrington , Maher was conducting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 'EncroChat ' encrypted communications network .
He had a key role as 'professional facilitator ' , say police , providing the transport and contacts for a Europe-wide smuggling operation , bringing drugs , including cocaine , to Ireland .
His handles , while using the encrypted messaging platform to seal deals , were 'Satirical ' and later 'Snacker ' - it 's thought the latter was linked to his habit for having takeaways delivered to his door on lockdown .
His downfall stemmed from the tragic discovery of 39 Vietnamese people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His home in Woolston was raided after the terrible find in October 2019 , as the tractor unit involved was at one point owned by him .
Maher has not faced any action in connection with that enquiry and there 's no suggestion he was involved in that criminal enterprise .
However that investigation triggered a National Crime Agency financial inquiry into Maher .
They were tipped off by Essex police who were suspicious of his lavish spending .
When the EncroChat system was hacked by investigators earlier this year , police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They revealed the father-of-three was a key player in a 'dirty money ' and drugs smuggling operation .
The NCA put Maher under surveillance for seven months as he met with associates at hotels .
Gavin Heckles , NCA Operations Manager , said : `` Maher was exceptionally well connected with 20 years experience of operating across complex internationally organised crime groups .
He was connected to every element of organised crime - as that middle man .
He would be the person to put people in touch . ''
Police believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own transport company , Maher would move drugs and money from Turkey and Bulgaria through Holland and Denmark into the UK and Ireland .
The NCA also suspect he had a network of corrupt officials in different countries and direct links with Columbian drugs cartels .
Encrochat messages showed that in April 2020 he orchestrated the collection and delivery of at least 21 kilos of cocaine from the Netherlands .
Associates reported back to Maher as the drugs were picked up , transported and arrived at their final destination in Ireland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange at a garage in Lierop , the Netherlands .
Cops say 11 kilos of cocaine was passed between two vehicles .
Two days later , the arrival of the drugs by way of Dunkirk to Dover and eventually Donabate , near Dublin was confirmed .
Messages showed Maher had discussed splitting the profit with one of his group .
In another job , Maher made arrangements for 10 kilos of cocaine to be collected from an area near De Strubben in the Netherlands and again delivered to the outskirts of Dublin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped to facilitate the movement of large sums of cash .
One charge relates to arranging for 305,000 Euros to be transported from Ireland to Holland on behalf of one of his associates , whom he charged a commission for his involvement .
In May , An In May , An Garda Síochána in Drogheda , Ireland seized a further 600,000 Euros in transit , arresting three people .
Maher arranged for the movement of the cash .
Maher admitted two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad , namely importing Class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy to commit a crime abroad , namely transferring criminal property .
He pleaded not guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad , that of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to people smuggler Ronan Hughes , in Ireland last April .
Maher had been suspected of plotting to arrange an attack on Hughes after finding out the tractor unit used in the trafficking of the Vietnamese people who died had been falsely left registered in his name .
This charge will not be prosecuted , the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ file .
Haulage boss , Hughes , 41 , from County Monaghan , pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey earlier this year to 39 counts of manslaughter following the deaths of the Vietnamese people .
He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration .
He is due to be sentenced in January .
At Liverpool Crown Court today Maher was jailed for a total of 14 years 8 months for the two drugs charges and four years for the two money laundering charges , to run concurrently .
Judge David Aubrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the maximum reduction of one third off his sentence - which would have been 22 years - due to his guilty plea and co-operation with the investigating officers .
He will serve half of his sentence .
NCA Branch Commander , Martin Clarke , commenting on Maher and his fellow drugs and cash smugglers , said : `` What is clear is that they had absolute confidence in the protected nature of EncroChat . ''
Police recovered 10,000 messages via EncroChat involving Maher during the period he was under investigation - an indication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a message sent via the secret system Maher boasted of his experience in the industry and knowledge of which ports are best for smuggling through , saying : `` I 'm at this game the last 20 odd years pal I 'm not an over nighter so I know the way of plays . ''
The smugglers would talk using criminal code known as 'rocker ' .
Cocaine , for example , would be called 'tops ' or 'colo ' - colo signifying high purity product , straight from Columbia .
Heroin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelf .
'The flat ' , is thought to mean Amsterdam .
Due to their conviction that EncroChat was safe , they would also talk more openly .
With another , unamed contact Maher discussed the impact of lockdown on their operations - and their need for a holiday .
[ REDACTED ] : At least we get ahead the game this way mate .
Ca n't stop need to do something .
Satirical : ( Maher ) We be grand m8‚ like johnny Logan said what 's another year‚ yeah f*** u @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ REDACTED ] : Its on ending ( sic ) f*** me ca n't wait get a way for good outbreak ( sic ) .
Satirical : `` Same as that pal .
Its badly needed now is n't it .
work wise taxi ways are working out OK at the minute with this fella from flat to ours and Belgium to ours am other that 's two .
and plus a driver with [ redacted ] for Poly 's sun to flat and we still have [ redacted ] turk to flat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to here where I am .
once we get this travel ban lifted m8 we be on the pigs bk that alone is a lot of taxi plus we have the receiver here from Asia so m8 we have a lot more than others that 's a fact its just going to take time pal .
we be laughing .
`` I 'm telling u that 's why I 'm not stressing yet . ''
The NCA believe the offences Maher has been charged with just 'the tip of the iceberg ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` These type of criminals are professional smugglers .
They have recognised the dangers involved , moving 200 to 300 kilos ( of drugs ) at one time through UK ports and the loss they would have to take if it got intercepted .
So they now move ten to twenty kilos - but they have three , four , five runs a week .
If they lose one of those they are happy to absorb it .
`` They will often have discussion - a debriefing about an interception - what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn and try and adapt their business model to avoid it happening again . ''
The NCA said Maher had two lorries based in the UK and four in Spain but would also use others for the drugs smuggling .
Drugs and cash would be concealed in consignments of fruit , wine , and vegetables in large refrigerated containers .
They say that before his arrest in June this year there was intelligence that he was preparing to flee the UK .
`` He did n't like the attention he was getting around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off , '' Gavin Heckles of the NCA said .
Maher is described by the NCA as 'one of the most significant people ' so far taken out via the cracking of EncroChat .
Intelligence suggested that , at the time of his arrest , Maher was negotiating a huge import of 400kilos of drugs from Spain into Denmark and onto the UK , which would have made him and another person a profit of 800,000 Euros .
Commander Clarke said : `` He was an individual who could facilitate significant amounts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or from all across Europe to the UK .
`` And , essentially , it was through the push of a button .
He was very well connected .
The impact that Thomas Maher had was international . ''
Police believe he assisted 'over 20 ' other organised crime groups in setting up similar smuggling operations using trucks .
It is estimated Maher was making up to £30,000 a week , with only COVID limited his activities .
Commander Clarke added : `` If the restrictions had not been in place his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevalent . ''

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It is a three-bed, modest, detached house.
But parked on the driveway at various times were a Range Rover, a Land Rover, a sleek, black Mercedes GLS worth £150,000, a BMW and a £70,000 imported Corvette.
How does the boss of a haulage company assemble such an array of wheels?
Inside the home, on a modern estate in a suburb, were pieces of art - including a map of the world made from bullets.
The occupant also owned around £600,000 worth of watches. He splashed out on holidays, spending £70,000 on breaks in around three years.
He would fly to Dubai, Mexico and New York - business class or first class. He hired a private helicopter in New York.
In Dubai, he bought art. One piece cost £20,000.
While staying at his property in Spain - a small apartment - he drove a Porsche Cayenne.
(Image: NCA)
Behind the mask of owning a legitimate transport company, Thomas Maher hid a dark secret.
His flash lifestyle trappings were the result.
From the sofa of his home on Wiltshire Close in Woolston, Warrington, Maher was conducting up to a dozen conversations a day using the 'EncroChat' encrypted communications network.
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He had a key role as 'professional facilitator', say police, providing the transport and contacts for a Europe-wide smuggling operation, bringing drugs, including cocaine, to Ireland.
His handles, while using the encrypted messaging platform to seal deals, were 'Satirical' and later 'Snacker' - it's thought the latter was linked to his habit for having takeaways delivered to his door on lockdown.
His downfall stemmed from the tragic discovery of 39 Vietnamese people who tragically suffocated n a lorry in Essex.
His home in Woolston was raided after the terrible find in October 2019, as the tractor unit involved was at one point owned by him.
Maher has not faced any action in connection with that enquiry and there's no suggestion he was involved in that criminal enterprise.
However that investigation triggered a National Crime Agency financial inquiry into Maher. They were tipped off by Essex police who were suspicious of his lavish spending.
(Image: NCA)
When the EncroChat system was hacked by investigators earlier this year, police were able to recover Maher's messages.
They revealed the father-of-three was a key player in a 'dirty money' and drugs smuggling operation.
The NCA put Maher under surveillance for seven months as he met with associates at hotels.
Gavin Heckles, NCA Operations Manager, said: "Maher was exceptionally well connected with 20 years experience of operating across complex internationally organised crime groups. He was connected to every element of organised crime - as that middle man. He would be the person to put people in touch."
Police believe that, acting under the auspices of his own transport company, Maher would move drugs and money from Turkey and Bulgaria through Holland and Denmark into the UK and Ireland.
(Image: NCA)
The NCA also suspect he had a network of corrupt officials in different countries and direct links with Columbian drugs cartels.
Encrochat messages showed that in April 2020 he orchestrated the collection and delivery of at least 21 kilos of cocaine from the Netherlands.
Associates reported back to Maher as the drugs were picked up, transported and arrived at their final destination in Ireland.
On April 2, there was an exchange at a garage in Lierop, the Netherlands. Cops say 11 kilos of cocaine was passed between two vehicles.
Two days later, the arrival of the drugs by way of Dunkirk to Dover and eventually Donabate, near Dublin was confirmed. Messages showed Maher had discussed splitting the profit with one of his group.
In another job, Maher made arrangements for 10 kilos of cocaine to be collected from an area near De Strubben in the Netherlands and again delivered to the outskirts of Dublin.
As well as drugs, Maher also helped to facilitate the movement of large sums of cash.
(Image: NCA)
One charge relates to arranging for 305,000 Euros to be transported from Ireland to Holland on behalf of one of his associates, whom he charged a commission for his involvement.
In May, An In May, An Garda Síochána in Drogheda, Ireland seized a further 600,000 Euros in transit, arresting three people. Maher arranged for the movement of the cash.
Maher admitted two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad, namely importing Class A drugs; and two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad, namely transferring criminal property.
He pleaded not guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad, that of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to people smuggler Ronan Hughes, in Ireland last April.
Maher had been suspected of plotting to arrange an attack on Hughes after finding out the tractor unit used in the trafficking of the Vietnamese people who died had been falsely left registered in his name. This charge will not be prosecuted, the court heard, and will lie on the file.
(Image: NCA)
Haulage boss, Hughes , 41, from County Monaghan, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey earlier this year to 39 counts of manslaughter following the deaths of the Vietnamese people. He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration. He is due to be sentenced in January.
At Liverpool Crown Court today Maher was jailed for a total of 14 years 8 months for the two drugs charges and four years for the two money laundering charges, to run concurrently.
Judge David Aubrey, QC told Maher he was getting the maximum reduction of one third off his sentence - which would have been 22 years - due to his guilty plea and co-operation with the investigating officers. He will serve half of his sentence.
NCA Branch Commander, Martin Clarke, commenting on Maher and his fellow drugs and cash smugglers, said: "What is clear is that they had absolute confidence in the protected nature of EncroChat."
Police recovered 10,000 messages via EncroChat involving Maher during the period he was under investigation - an indication of how prolific his activities were.
In a message sent via the secret system Maher boasted of his experience in the industry and knowledge of which ports are best for smuggling through, saying: "I'm at this game the last 20 odd years pal I'm not an over nighter so I know the way of plays."
The smugglers would talk using criminal code known as 'rocker'.
(Image: NCA)
Cocaine, for example, would be called 'tops' or 'colo' - colo signifying high purity product, straight from Columbia. Heroin would be 'bottoms' as in bottom shelf. 'The flat', is thought to mean Amsterdam.
Due to their conviction that EncroChat was safe, they would also talk more openly.
With another, unamed contact Maher discussed the impact of lockdown on their operations - and their need for a holiday.
[REDACTED]: At least we get ahead the game this way mate. Can't stop need to do something.
Satirical: (Maher) We be grand m8‚ like johnny Logan said what's another year‚ yeah f*** u johnny a year its an other one
[REDACTED]: Its on ending (sic) f*** me can't wait get a way for good outbreak (sic).
Satirical: "Same as that pal. Its badly needed now isn't it. work wise taxi ways are working out OK at the minute with this fella from flat to ours and Belgium to ours am other that's two. and plus a driver with [redacted] for Poly's sun to flat and we still have [redacted] turk to flat and and his men [redacted] to here where I am. once we get this travel ban lifted m8 we be on the pigs bk that alone is a lot of taxi plus we have the receiver here from Asia so m8 we have a lot more than others that's a fact its just going to take time pal. we be laughing.
(Image: NCA)
"I'm telling u that's why I'm not stressing yet."
The NCA believe the offences Maher has been charged with just 'the tip of the iceberg' of his smuggling activities.
Commander Clarke said: "These type of criminals are professional smugglers. They have recognised the dangers involved, moving 200 to 300 kilos (of drugs) at one time through UK ports and the loss they would have to take if it got intercepted. So they now move ten to twenty kilos - but they have three, four, five runs a week. If they lose one of those they are happy to absorb it.
"They will often have discussion - a debriefing about an interception - what went wrong. They will try and learn and try and adapt their business model to avoid it happening again."
The NCA said Maher had two lorries based in the UK and four in Spain but would also use others for the drugs smuggling.
Drugs and cash would be concealed in consignments of fruit, wine, and vegetables in large refrigerated containers.
They say that before his arrest in June this year there was intelligence that he was preparing to flee the UK. "He didn't like the attention he was getting around his tax affairs... so he was off," Gavin Heckles of the NCA said.
Maher is described by the NCA as 'one of the most significant people' so far taken out via the cracking of EncroChat.
Intelligence suggested that, at the time of his arrest, Maher was negotiating a huge import of 400kilos of drugs from Spain into Denmark and onto the UK, which would have made him and another person a profit of 800,000 Euros.
Commander Clarke said: "He was an individual who could facilitate significant amounts of class A drugs from either South America, or from all across Europe to the UK.
"And, essentially, it was through the push of a button. He was very well connected. The impact that Thomas Maher had was international."
Police believe he assisted 'over 20' other organised crime groups in setting up similar smuggling operations using trucks.
It is estimated Maher was making up to £30,000 a week, with only COVID limited his activities.
Commander Clarke added: "If the restrictions had not been in place his activity would have been a lot more prevalent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Man City fans name seven changes they want to see against Arsenal

Manchester City fans want Pep Guardiola to make seven changes for their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal .
City have won the competition in each of the previous three seasons and have reached the last eight once again this time around .
They take on an out-of-form Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium , with Mikel Arteta under severe pressure with the club 15th in the Premier League table after another defeat at the weekend .
City , meanwhile , beat Southampton 1-0 at St Mary 's which leaves them eighth , although they have a game in hand on most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a congested festive fixture schedule approaching , City fans have named their favoured XI to face Arsenal , with only four players surviving from Saturday 's victory on the South Coast .
Kyle Walker , John Stones , Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling are the quartet that retain their place but there are changes aplenty around them .
Zack Steffen is backed to replace Ederson in goal , having featured in both the previous rounds against Bournemouth and Burnley .
Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy come in for Ruben Dias and Joao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conceding just once in their last seven games across all competitions .
Pep Guardiola 's side travelled to face a Saints ' side flying high in the Premier League and coming off the back of a poor home draw vs West Brom .
Raheem Sterling 's first-half goal was enough to give the Blues three points .
They 'll now prepare to visit Arsenal and bid for a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night .
We 'll bring you all the reaction and analysis to the match with our daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds In midfield , Fernandinho and Phil Foden are recalled at the expense of Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan alongside De Bruyne .
In attack , Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez replace Ferran Torres and Bernardo Silva to complete the seven alterations .
Arsenal beat City when the two sides last met in a cup competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2-0 victory in the semi-final of the FA Cup .
Guardiola 's side were triumphant when the teams met earlier in the Premier League season , though , with Sterling 's first-half strike proving decisive .

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Manchester City fans want Pep Guardiola to make seven changes for their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
City have won the competition in each of the previous three seasons and have reached the last eight once again this time around.
They take on an out-of-form Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta under severe pressure with the club 15th in the Premier League table after another defeat at the weekend.
City, meanwhile, beat Southampton 1-0 at St Mary's which leaves them eighth, although they have a game in hand on most of the teams above them.
With a congested festive fixture schedule approaching, City fans have named their favoured XI to face Arsenal, with only four players surviving from Saturday's victory on the South Coast.
Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling are the quartet that retain their place but there are changes aplenty around them.
Zack Steffen is backed to replace Ederson in goal, having featured in both the previous rounds against Bournemouth and Burnley.
Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy come in for Ruben Dias and Joao Cancelo at the back, with City conceding just once in their last seven games across all competitions.
In midfield, Fernandinho and Phil Foden are recalled at the expense of Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan alongside De Bruyne.
In attack, Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez replace Ferran Torres and Bernardo Silva to complete the seven alterations.
Arsenal beat City when the two sides last met in a cup competition, with a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace securing a 2-0 victory in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Guardiola's side were triumphant when the teams met earlier in the Premier League season, though, with Sterling's first-half strike proving decisive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Manchester United explain Jesse Lingard squad absences

Jesse Lingard is set to return to the Manchester United squad for their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton amid uncertainty over his future .
Lingard , 28 , has not played since the fourth round win over Brighton on September 30 and is approaching the last six months of his contract , although the club has the option of an additional year .
The MEN revealed last week Sheffield United are interested in signing Lingard on loan in the January transfer window as he has only made two United Premier League matchday squads this season .
Premier League clubs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lingard was not listed in United 's expanded squad for the 6-2 thrashing of Leeds on Sunday .
`` Jesse will be in the squad , yeah , '' Solskjaer clarified .
`` He 's been working hard in training .
He 's been unfortunate with having to isolate a few times , been in contact , or close contact with Covid , not even having it himself .
`` He 's been very unlucky being away from the training ground a few times .
He works really hard and he 'll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday . ''
Mason Greenwood , an unused substitute in the Leeds triumph , could line up at Goodison Park as Solskjaer plans to rotate the team three days before the Boxing Day trip to Leicester .
Greenwood , 18 , only has three goals this term when he claimed his eighth on Boxing Day last year but Solskjaer plans to play him at Everton .
`` Mason 's fit enough to play , '' Solskjaer added .
`` He was on the bench .
Of course , Luke [ Shaw ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to be done .
`` Edinson [ Cavani ] 's been out with an injury for a while , we need to get him going , and Bruno is one that I also have to protect .
`` It just was n't to be for Mason to come on [ against Leeds ] and he will be involved in the squad unless something happens in the next couple of days . ''

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Jesse Lingard is set to return to the Manchester United squad for their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton amid uncertainty over his future.
Lingard, 28, has not played since the fourth round win over Brighton on September 30 and is approaching the last six months of his contract, although the club has the option of an additional year.
The MEN revealed last week Sheffield United are interested in signing Lingard on loan in the January transfer window as he has only made two United Premier League matchday squads this season.
Premier League clubs are now able to name nine substitutes but Lingard was not listed in United's expanded squad for the 6-2 thrashing of Leeds on Sunday.
"Jesse will be in the squad, yeah," Solskjaer clarified. "He's been working hard in training. He's been unfortunate with having to isolate a few times, been in contact, or close contact with Covid, not even having it himself.
"He's been very unlucky being away from the training ground a few times. He works really hard and he'll be involved in the squad, definitely, on Wednesday."
Mason Greenwood, an unused substitute in the Leeds triumph, could line up at Goodison Park as Solskjaer plans to rotate the team three days before the Boxing Day trip to Leicester.
Greenwood, 18, only has three goals this term when he claimed his eighth on Boxing Day last year but Solskjaer plans to play him at Everton.
"Mason's fit enough to play," Solskjaer added. "He was on the bench. Of course, Luke [Shaw] came off with an injury so that had to be done.
"Edinson [Cavani]'s been out with an injury for a while, we need to get him going, and Bruno is one that I also have to protect.
"It just wasn't to be for Mason to come on [against Leeds] and he will be involved in the squad unless something happens in the next couple of days."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Vidic and Evra experiences inspiring Man United ahead of Carabao Cup semi final

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has cited the experiences Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra enjoyed in winning their first trophy with Manchester United behind his eagerness to win the Carabao Cup .
Vidic and Evra joined United in January 2006 and endured chastening starts to their Premier League careers but collected winner 's medals in the 4-0 League Cup final thrashing of Wigan the following month .
Sir Alex Ferguson introduced the duo , as well as Kieran Richardson , off the bench and was scolded by Ruud van Nistelrooy , disgruntled that he was unused in the Cardiff final .
Vidic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last great United side , each winning five Premier League titles and starting in the club 's three Champions League final appearances between 2008 and 2011 .
As United prepare for their Carabao Cup quarter-final with Everton , Solskjaer recalled the importance winning silverware had on recent acquisitions Vidic and Evra .
`` Yes , of course it 's something we 're aiming for , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We want to improve every season and to improve on last year is to get to the final and , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's only one thing that matters and that 's to lift the trophy .
`` I remember myself winning my first trophy .
Even towards the end of my career , I think it was Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic 's first trophy in the Carling Cup , 2006 , was it ?
I think that was their first trophy and it does give something to a team .
`` We are desperate to get our hands on a trophy , these players are desperate to learn how to win . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is starting for United at Goodison Park as Solskjaer prepares to heavily rotate in Wednesday 's tie .
Alex Telles is expected to come in for Luke Shaw , who is a doubt through illness , and Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe are pushing for starts at centre half .
Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek could be recalled and Solskjaer has said Mason Greenwood will be involed .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has cited the experiences Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra enjoyed in winning their first trophy with Manchester United behind his eagerness to win the Carabao Cup.
Vidic and Evra joined United in January 2006 and endured chastening starts to their Premier League careers but collected winner's medals in the 4-0 League Cup final thrashing of Wigan the following month.
Sir Alex Ferguson introduced the duo, as well as Kieran Richardson, off the bench and was scolded by Ruud van Nistelrooy, disgruntled that he was unused in the Cardiff final.
Vidic and Evra became ever-presents in Ferguson's last great United side, each winning five Premier League titles and starting in the club's three Champions League final appearances between 2008 and 2011.
As United prepare for their Carabao Cup quarter-final with Everton, Solskjaer recalled the importance winning silverware had on recent acquisitions Vidic and Evra.
"Yes, of course it's something we're aiming for," Solskjaer said. "We want to improve every season and to improve on last year is to get to the final and, of course, when you get to the final there's only one thing that matters and that's to lift the trophy.
"I remember myself winning my first trophy. Even towards the end of my career, I think it was Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic's first trophy in the Carling Cup, 2006, was it? I think that was their first trophy and it does give something to a team.
"We are desperate to get our hands on a trophy, these players are desperate to learn how to win."
The MEN understands Dean Henderson has been informed he is starting for United at Goodison Park as Solskjaer prepares to heavily rotate in Wednesday's tie.
Alex Telles is expected to come in for Luke Shaw, who is a doubt through illness, and Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe are pushing for starts at centre half.
Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek could be recalled and Solskjaer has said Mason Greenwood will be involed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Can you spend New Year with your Christmas bubble?

When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27 .
But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced .
Christmas , for Tiers 1 to 3 , is now limited to just one day - Friday December 25 - with a maximum of three households allowed to meet up .
For the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are not able to form a Christmas bubble and must stay at home with their household .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The rules on Christmas bubbles are enforceable by law , the government warned .
You can only form a Christmas bubble if you do not live in a Tier 4 area .
If you are permitted to form a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • keep your Christmas bubble as small as possible .
Two other households is a maximum , not a target • do not join a Christmas bubble with anyone from a Tier 4 area • stop all unnecessary social contact outside your immediate household as soon as possible and for at least five days before you meet other households in your bubble • only meet your Christmas bubble in private homes or in your garden , places of worship , or public outdoor spaces • only see your bubble on Christmas Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your visits as short as possible • stay local where possible .
Avoid travelling from a high prevalence to a low prevalence area • only meet people who are not in your Christmas bubble outside your home according to the rules in the tier you live in ( unless coming from a lower to a higher tier ) and do not meet socially with friends and family that you do not live with in your home or garden unless they are part of your Christmas bubble So , you can not meet with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the amended rules just apply to Tiers 1 , 2 and 3 and on Christmas Day only .

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When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27.
But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced.
Christmas, for Tiers 1 to 3, is now limited to just one day - Friday December 25 - with a maximum of three households allowed to meet up.
For the 17 million people in Tier 4, they are not able to form a Christmas bubble and must stay at home with their household.
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The rules on Christmas bubbles are enforceable by law, the government warned.
You can only form a Christmas bubble if you do not live in a Tier 4 area.
If you are permitted to form a Christmas bubble and choose to do so:
keep your Christmas bubble as small as possible. Two other households is a maximum, not a target
do not join a Christmas bubble with anyone from a Tier 4 area
stop all unnecessary social contact outside your immediate household as soon as possible and for at least five days before you meet other households in your bubble
only meet your Christmas bubble in private homes or in your garden, places of worship, or public outdoor spaces
only see your bubble on Christmas Day. Do not stay overnight and keep your visits as short as possible
stay local where possible. Avoid travelling from a high prevalence to a low prevalence area
only meet people who are not in your Christmas bubble outside your home according to the rules in the tier you live in (unless coming from a lower to a higher tier) and do not meet socially with friends and family that you do not live with in your home or garden unless they are part of your Christmas bubble
So, you cannot meet with your Christmas bubble over the New Year. As the amended rules just apply to Tiers 1, 2 and 3 and on Christmas Day only.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Do clinically vulnerable people have to shield over Christmas?

For people who had been shielding during the pandemic as a result of their clinical vulnerability , there has been confusion over whether or not they still need to continue to keep their distance over Christmas .
The government website has been updated to reflect the new coronavirus four-tier system that came into effect on December 20 .
It says : `` The country has moved back to a tiered system of local restrictions .
`` We have reinstated this guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people linked to these tiers .
A fourth tier of restrictions was introduced on 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable over and above the rules for the tiers , which apply to everyone . ''
It says the government will only reintroduce formal shielding advice in the `` very worse affected local areas and for a limited period of time . ''
Currently , this only applies to Tier 4 areas in London and the South East on December 20 as a result of the new mutant strain of coronavirus that is spreading rapidly .
The government recognise that many people want to be with friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` particularly after a very difficult year '' , which is why the restrictions were changed to allow Christmas bubbles to form , in Tiers 1 to 3 , with people from up to three households .
But the government says you may not form a Christmas bubble if you live in a Tier 4 area .
You are still allowed to meet with your support bubble , however .
In Tiers 1 , 2 and 3 , you can choose to be part of a Christmas bubble if you are clinically extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater risks for you as you will be increasing the number of people you have contact with '' .
`` The safest approach is not to form a Christmas bubble .
You will continue to minimise your risk of infection if you limit social contact with people that you do not live with , even at Christmas , '' the government advice states .
`` It is important that you and the other people in your Christmas bubble consider these risks carefully before agreeing to form a bubble .
`` Forming a Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be balanced against the increased risk of infection .
`` You should also be aware that there is a new variant of the virus circulating currently , which may mean transmission of infection is more likely . ''
The government urges people who form a Christmas bubble to maintain social distance from those you do n't live with and avoid physical contact .
Everyone should wash their hands frequently .
`` There may be a lot of expectation and pressure around celebrating Christmas together , but you should feel comfortable to do what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' it added .
`` To do that , it is important that the other people in your Christmas bubble understand your needs and increased risk .
`` They can help by being extra vigilant in the days before you get together , reducing any unnecessary contact with people , especially as some people with the virus have no symptoms .
Before and after December 25 , you should follow the guidance that was in place before Christmas , in line with the restrictions for your local area .

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For people who had been shielding during the pandemic as a result of their clinical vulnerability, there has been confusion over whether or not they still need to continue to keep their distance over Christmas.
The government website has been updated to reflect the new coronavirus four-tier system that came into effect on December 20.
It says: "The country has moved back to a tiered system of local restrictions.
"We have reinstated this guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people linked to these tiers. A fourth tier of restrictions was introduced on 20 December 2020.
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"This guidance offers additional advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable over and above the rules for the tiers, which apply to everyone."
It says the government will only reintroduce formal shielding advice in the "very worse affected local areas and for a limited period of time."
Currently, this only applies to Tier 4 areas in London and the South East on December 20 as a result of the new mutant strain of coronavirus that is spreading rapidly.
The government recognise that many people want to be with friends and family over the festive period, "particularly after a very difficult year", which is why the restrictions were changed to allow Christmas bubbles to form, in Tiers 1 to 3, with people from up to three households.
But the government says you may not form a Christmas bubble if you live in a Tier 4 area.
You are still allowed to meet with your support bubble, however.
In Tiers 1, 2 and 3, you can choose to be part of a Christmas bubble if you are clinically extremely vulnerable, "but it does involve greater risks for you as you will be increasing the number of people you have contact with".
"The safest approach is not to form a Christmas bubble. You will continue to minimise your risk of infection if you limit social contact with people that you do not live with, even at Christmas," the government advice states.
"It is important that you and the other people in your Christmas bubble consider these risks carefully before agreeing to form a bubble.
"Forming a Christmas bubble is a personal choice and should be balanced against the increased risk of infection.
"You should also be aware that there is a new variant of the virus circulating currently, which may mean transmission of infection is more likely."
The government urges people who form a Christmas bubble to maintain social distance from those you don't live with and avoid physical contact. Everyone should wash their hands frequently.
"There may be a lot of expectation and pressure around celebrating Christmas together, but you should feel comfortable to do what is right for you over this period," it added.
"To do that, it is important that the other people in your Christmas bubble understand your needs and increased risk.
"They can help by being extra vigilant in the days before you get together, reducing any unnecessary contact with people, especially as some people with the virus have no symptoms.
Before and after December 25, you should follow the guidance that was in place before Christmas, in line with the restrictions for your local area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Pedestrian suffers fractured skull after car hits her in Stockport

A woman is in hospital with a fractured skull following a crash in Stockport .
The 55-year-old woman was a pedestrian on Bramhall Lane South where she was hit by a car on Monday afternoon ( December 21 ) .
She suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital , where she remains in a serious but stable condition , police say .
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a black Nissan Micra at around 4.25pm .
The driver of the Nissan is assisting police with their enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Investigators are appealing to the public for any eyewitnesses or anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area yesterday afternoon to come forward .
Police Constable Steve Johnson , of Greater Manchester Police 's Road Policing Unit , said : “ We 're appealing for information after this awful incident where a woman is in hospital with serious head injuries , which thankfully aren ’ t believed to be life-threatening - our thoughts are with her and her loved ones as she battles to make a recovery .
“ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facts around this collision and I therefore am asking anyone with details about this incident to contact us - the smallest information could ultimately prove vital.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8809 quoting incident number 1748 of 21/12/2020 .
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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A woman is in hospital with a fractured skull following a crash in Stockport.
The 55-year-old woman was a pedestrian on Bramhall Lane South where she was hit by a car on Monday afternoon (December 21).
She suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition, police say.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a black Nissan Micra at around 4.25pm.
The driver of the Nissan is assisting police with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.
Investigators are appealing to the public for any eyewitnesses or anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area yesterday afternoon to come forward.
Police Constable Steve Johnson, of Greater Manchester Police's Road Policing Unit, said: “We're appealing for information after this awful incident where a woman is in hospital with serious head injuries, which thankfully aren’t believed to be life-threatening - our thoughts are with her and her loved ones as she battles to make a recovery.
“It is important we are able to establish all the facts around this collision and I therefore am asking anyone with details about this incident to contact us - the smallest information could ultimately prove vital.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8809 quoting incident number 1748 of 21/12/2020. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Mum outraged over teacher's 'wrong' £150 Christmas gift request

After a difficult year , many parents are keen to buy their kids ' teachers a little something for Christmas .
Usually teachers are gifted items like 'Best Teacher ' mugs and boxes of chocolate - but that 's not always the case .
One mum has recently arranged for the parents in her little one 's class to each put in £10 so that the teacher can get herself something nice .
This in total would bring in about £150 and the parent in turn asked the teacher what she 'd like them to buy her with that money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked out a pair of designer shoes , according to the Mirror .
A different parent from the school , who also happens to be a teacher , was unsure how to feel about this and has taken to Mumsnet to speak to others about whether or not this is `` cheeky '' .
In her post , she explained : `` At my DC 's school I have a friend whose child is in year one ( different classes to my kids ) .
She 's told me that there 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one parent is very good friends with the teacher and took the lead in organising a class teacher present .
`` She asked the teacher what she wanted if she got a tenner off each parent ( so £150 ) .
Teacher picked out a pair of designer shoes .
And the friend asked all the parents for a tenner .
`` A couple of parents have complained and the designer shoe plan had to be put to a stop . ''
The woman continued : `` I 'm torn about how I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand , I 'd usually spend a tenner on my DC 's teacher and I always welcome the opportunity for someone else to sort s**t like this and why should n't the teacher get what she actually wants rather than 10 best teacher mugs .
`` On the other hand I can see why it 's kinda cheeky . ''
She added : `` I teach secondary so rarely get presents from parents but I would n't mind a pair of designer shoes if this is the present standard now . ''
Hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many agreeing that the request was n't ok. One person branded the whole thing `` wrong '' .
They wrote : `` That 's so cheeky !
It just feels wrong being done by her mate . ''
Another replied : `` I think the asking for a tenner of each parent is the problem .
Normally in your class collection , there is a suggestion of up to £5 .
Lots of people are struggling this year . ''
Someone else said : `` I dunno , I 'm a teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a strange gift really ... it 's supposed to be from the kids to the teacher .
It seems a bit off to me too , but when I dig down I ca n't really say why . ''
A fourth posted : `` Oof if I was the teacher I would n't have answered that question .
`` Stock response is 'nothing is necessary ' and then you can pretend to be surprised when a voucher appears - I say this as the standard at my school is a voucher It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that though . ''
A different user added : `` God I would hate to receive something like that .
I am paid for my job and I don ’ t expect anything extra . ''

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After a difficult year, many parents are keen to buy their kids' teachers a little something for Christmas.
Usually teachers are gifted items like 'Best Teacher' mugs and boxes of chocolate - but that's not always the case.
One mum has recently arranged for the parents in her little one's class to each put in £10 so that the teacher can get herself something nice.
This in total would bring in about £150 and the parent in turn asked the teacher what she'd like them to buy her with that money.
The teacher is said to have picked out a pair of designer shoes, according to the Mirror.
A different parent from the school, who also happens to be a teacher, was unsure how to feel about this and has taken to Mumsnet to speak to others about whether or not this is "cheeky".
In her post, she explained: "At my DC's school I have a friend whose child is in year one (different classes to my kids). She's told me that there's been a bit of controversy and complaints because one parent is very good friends with the teacher and took the lead in organising a class teacher present.
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"She asked the teacher what she wanted if she got a tenner off each parent (so £150). Teacher picked out a pair of designer shoes. And the friend asked all the parents for a tenner.
"A couple of parents have complained and the designer shoe plan had to be put to a stop."
The woman continued: "I'm torn about how I feel about this. On the one hand, I'd usually spend a tenner on my DC's teacher and I always welcome the opportunity for someone else to sort s**t like this and why shouldn't the teacher get what she actually wants rather than 10 best teacher mugs.
"On the other hand I can see why it's kinda cheeky."
She added: "I teach secondary so rarely get presents from parents but I wouldn't mind a pair of designer shoes if this is the present standard now."
Hundreds of people responded to the post, with many agreeing that the request wasn't ok.
One person branded the whole thing "wrong".
They wrote: "That's so cheeky! It just feels wrong being done by her mate."
Another replied: "I think the asking for a tenner of each parent is the problem. Normally in your class collection, there is a suggestion of up to £5. Lots of people are struggling this year."
Someone else said: "I dunno, I'm a teacher too but designer shoes seems a bit of a strange gift really... it's supposed to be from the kids to the teacher. It seems a bit off to me too, but when I dig down I can't really say why."
A fourth posted: "Oof if I was the teacher I wouldn't have answered that question.
"Stock response is 'nothing is necessary' and then you can pretend to be surprised when a voucher appears - I say this as the standard at my school is a voucher It's genuinely unnecessary to give something like that though."
A different user added: "God I would hate to receive something like that. I am paid for my job and I don’t expect anything extra."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-22--Can you go to church with your Christmas bubble?

Midnight Mass and Christmas Day services are an annual tradition for many .
Christmas is a time of reflection as @ @ @ @ @ it marks the birth of Jesus .
But this year , celebrations will be somewhat @ @ @ @ @ a challenging year continues to bring new changes to restrictions .
From 2 December , @ @ @ @ @ worship in all tiers .
The rules on who you can meet with whilst at @ @ @ @ @ on your tier .
On December 25 , you may also attend a place of @ @ @ @ @ Christmas bubble if you choose to form one .
You should continue to practise safe @ @ @ @ @ members of different households wherever you can .
However , residents in Tier 4 areas @ @ @ @ @ in place to 'stay home ' with measures emulating those of the national lockdown .

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Midnight Mass and Christmas Day services are an annual tradition for many.
Christmas is a time of reflection as well as of celebration as it marks the birth of Jesus.
But this year, celebrations will be somewhat toned down for many as a challenging year continues to bring new changes to restrictions.
From 2 December, you can attend places of worship in all tiers. The rules on who you can meet with whilst at places of worship will depend on your tier.
On December 25, you may also attend a place of worship with members of your Christmas bubble if you choose to form one.
You should continue to practise safe behaviours including making space between members of different households wherever you can.
However, residents in Tier 4 areas, a legal order is in place to 'stay home' with measures emulating those of the national lockdown.