themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Disgust as thieves smash into Jason Manford's uncle's church and ransack it

Heartless thieves broke into a family-run church and trashed it .
The thieves took almost everything from Cadishead Community Church , from expensive music equipment and guitars to their store of toilet roll , says the family who runs it .
They even made off with a Bible and sweets meant for children 's groups at the church .
Pastor John O'Connor and wife Yvonne , who live in Irlam , have been running the church for 15 years .
They have been left heartbroken as their 'pride and joy ' was invaded and damaged by the thugs .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also hit out at the 'scum ' that broke in , saying that stealing bibles was a 'new low ' .
Mr O'Connor went to check on the church on Friday and arrived to find a window had been smashed and thieves had turned the place over , says the family .
They believe thieves broke in some time last week as the church is currently closed because of the lockdown , and they have been visiting the building in Liverpool Road less than usual .
The couple 's daughter , Lyndsey Holt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyway at the moment and they have taken it to a whole new level .
They have put even more stress on a charity that relies on donations .
`` Everything that goes in is invested back into the community with events and charity fundraisers that they do .
They do so much and then someone thinks ' I 'll go and steal from a church . '
`` They had closed the church straight away with lockdown because they have vulnerable people who attend .
`` My dad had been to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side window had been smashed .
`` They have just trashed the place , probably looking for money but no funds are kept at the church .
`` They have gone through my dad 's office , every drawer .
Just turned everything over .
`` They even stole a Bible , what on Earth ?
I 'm sure they did n't pinch it to read it , but maybe they will get to the commandments and learn something . ''
Mrs Holt says her parents are still uncovering the full extent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken three guitars , they went through the cleaning cupboard and took the toilet rolls .
They took the sugar from the kitchen .
`` They emptied a cupboard that was full of games and a PlayStation for the kids .
They have a tuck shop with drinks and sweets for the youth club and biscuits for the Sunday school - they have taken the lot of that .
`` They have robbed kids , but I suppose if you 're breaking into a church , you have got no morals anyway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hoover but I do n't think they thought it through .
`` It looks like they brought it all to one of the offices to get it out of the window but the window was n't big enough .
The hoover was left up on the desk in the office .
`` They tried to take the TV as well but that was too big for the window so that has ended up on the floor .
`` But everything that they could fit out of the window , they have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on by my dad every week , so it could have happened in the last two or three days because he was there earlier in the week .
`` It 's only when you 're tidying up that you realise 'oh they 've taken that as well ' .
I do n't think we know the full extent of what they have taken yet . ''
The brazen thieves even helped themselves to a snack as they trashed the church , says Mrs Holt .
`` They helped themselves to tea and toast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen , '' she said .
`` There was jam left out on the side , cups that had been used , and a knife .
There were crumbs on the side .
`` How cheeky to help yourself like you live there . ''
The pastor and his wife have been left devastated , along with their congregation .
But the community is pulling together to support the couple , says their daughter .
Mrs Holt said : `` It has upset the people that go to the church , because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and money into the church .
They are the ones that give .
It 's stealing from them .
`` The church is there to help the community , there are people here that are struggling and they council people .
`` The money that it will cost to put everything right will have an impact .
It will cost to get it back up and running .
`` Everyone at the church is quite upset about it at the moment . ''
Mr O'Connor has been left with a huge clean-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My dad has been there since clearing it all out and my brother had to go out and help him - which is hard because we have all been socially distancing .
We have been trying not to see each other .
`` That church is my mum and dad 's life .
It 's like someone breaking into your home .
`` My dad is the pastor but is a builder by trade - he does all the maintenance on the church and even built the extension .
That is how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their pride and joy .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' This is just another kick in the teeth , it 's something you do n't need right now .
Everyone should be pulling together and supporting each other . ''
Nephew Jason Manford has urged people to report any information to the police on 101 , tweeting : `` My Uncle Johnny ’ s church , Cadishead Community Church in Salford , has been robbed this weekend .
`` The scum have trashed the place and stolen all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
That ’ s a new low .
`` If anyone is offered any PA equipment or instruments , please report to 101 . ''
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment .

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Heartless thieves broke into a family-run church and trashed it.
The thieves took almost everything from Cadishead Community Church, from expensive music equipment and guitars to their store of toilet roll, says the family who runs it.
They even made off with a Bible and sweets meant for children's groups at the church.
Pastor John O'Connor and wife Yvonne, who live in Irlam, have been running the church for 15 years.
They have been left heartbroken as their 'pride and joy' was invaded and damaged by the thugs.
Their nephew, comedian Jason Manford, has also hit out at the 'scum' that broke in, saying that stealing bibles was a 'new low'.
Mr O'Connor went to check on the church on Friday and arrived to find a window had been smashed and thieves had turned the place over, says the family.
They believe thieves broke in some time last week as the church is currently closed because of the lockdown, and they have been visiting the building in Liverpool Road less than usual.
The couple's daughter, Lyndsey Holt said: "We're all vulnerable anyway at the moment and they have taken it to a whole new level. They have put even more stress on a charity that relies on donations.
"Everything that goes in is invested back into the community with events and charity fundraisers that they do. They do so much and then someone thinks 'I'll go and steal from a church.'
"They had closed the church straight away with lockdown because they have vulnerable people who attend.
"My dad had been to check on the church and saw that the side window had been smashed.
"They have just trashed the place, probably looking for money but no funds are kept at the church.
"They have gone through my dad's office, every drawer. Just turned everything over.
"They even stole a Bible, what on Earth? I'm sure they didn't pinch it to read it, but maybe they will get to the commandments and learn something."
Mrs Holt says her parents are still uncovering the full extent of what has been taken: "They have taken three guitars, they went through the cleaning cupboard and took the toilet rolls. They took the sugar from the kitchen.
"They emptied a cupboard that was full of games and a PlayStation for the kids. They have a tuck shop with drinks and sweets for the youth club and biscuits for the Sunday school - they have taken the lot of that.
"They have robbed kids, but I suppose if you're breaking into a church, you have got no morals anyway.
"They even tried to rob the hoover but I don't think they thought it through.
"It looks like they brought it all to one of the offices to get it out of the window but the window wasn't big enough. The hoover was left up on the desk in the office.
"They tried to take the TV as well but that was too big for the window so that has ended up on the floor.
"But everything that they could fit out of the window, they have taken.
"The church is being checked on by my dad every week, so it could have happened in the last two or three days because he was there earlier in the week.
"It's only when you're tidying up that you realise 'oh they've taken that as well'. I don't think we know the full extent of what they have taken yet."
The brazen thieves even helped themselves to a snack as they trashed the church, says Mrs Holt.
"They helped themselves to tea and toast, they actually made food in the kitchen," she said.
"There was jam left out on the side, cups that had been used, and a knife. There were crumbs on the side.
"How cheeky to help yourself like you live there."
The pastor and his wife have been left devastated, along with their congregation. But the community is pulling together to support the couple, says their daughter.
Mrs Holt said: "It has upset the people that go to the church, because they are the ones that have invested their time and money into the church. They are the ones that give. It's stealing from them.
"The church is there to help the community, there are people here that are struggling and they council people.
"The money that it will cost to put everything right will have an impact. It will cost to get it back up and running.
"Everyone at the church is quite upset about it at the moment."
Mr O'Connor has been left with a huge clean-up job, says Mrs Holt: "My dad has been there since clearing it all out and my brother had to go out and help him - which is hard because we have all been socially distancing. We have been trying not to see each other.
"That church is my mum and dad's life. It's like someone breaking into your home.
"My dad is the pastor but is a builder by trade - he does all the maintenance on the church and even built the extension. That is how much it means to them, it's their pride and joy.
"This is just another kick in the teeth, it's something you don't need right now. Everyone should be pulling together and supporting each other."
Nephew Jason Manford has urged people to report any information to the police on 101, tweeting: "My Uncle Johnny’s church, Cadishead Community Church in Salford, has been robbed this weekend.
"The scum have trashed the place and stolen all the instruments and equipment, even the bibles! That’s a new low.
"If anyone is offered any PA equipment or instruments, please report to 101."
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--New GMP statement after man tasered in front of a child at petrol station

A young child who was captured in video footage of an incident in which a taser was a deployed on a man at a petrol station was taken to safety , police said today .
Mobile phone footage of the incident at a petrol forecourt in Stretford was widely shared on social media .
It showed Greater Police Officer deploying a taser on a man in front of a young child .
The man who was tasered , Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara , 34 , has since appeared at Manchester Magistrates ' Court where he pleaded guilty to speeding ; being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfit through drink ; using a motor vehicle without insurance ; and being outside without reasonable excuse during the lockdown .
A test showed he had 36 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath .
The legal limit is 35 .
Mr Mombeyarara , of Thelwall Road , Sale , pleaded not guilty to two charges of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of duty .
Police have now released a statement stating that they 'made sure ' the child seen on the footage was safe .
GMP said the child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be looked after , in consultation with their father .
Posting on the GMP Stretford Twitter page , Superintendent Mark Kenny said : `` I can fully understand public concern regarding this incident .
`` The expectation for the police force is rightly that officers uphold the highest standards in terms of their professional conduct .
`` I can reassure you that the young child seen in the film clip is safe .
`` I would like to reassure the public that officers on the evening made sure the child was safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be looked after , in consultation with the father .
`` The priority now is to conduct a full investigation into what happened to establish the facts before decisions are made .
`` The police officers concerned had body worn video cameras which means that the entire incident is recorded and this has been retained to ensure there is a clear record of what happened . ''
Superintendent Kenny said two investigations into the incident are taking place - a court case which is entirely separate from GMP and an Independent Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matter was voluntarily referred to the IOPC by the force .
`` They will make a decision regarding whether the case will be investigated by themselves or by the GMP Professional Standards Branch '' , he added .
`` Either way the matter will be investigated and a decision made regarding the conduct of the officers .
`` Officers must abide by the law and this includes when using force . ''
Mr Mombeyarara 's court hearing was adjourned ahead of a case management hearing on July 31 .
He was granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was imposed .
Adjourning the case , District Judge Jack McGarva said there could be a trial in relation to the charges Mr Mombeyarara denies .
The judge told the defendant he did not need to attend court on July 31 and that his solicitor could attend on his behalf .

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A young child who was captured in video footage of an incident in which a taser was a deployed on a man at a petrol station was taken to safety, police said today.
Mobile phone footage of the incident at a petrol forecourt in Stretford was widely shared on social media.
It showed Greater Police Officer deploying a taser on a man in front of a young child.
The man who was tasered, Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara, 34, has since appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to speeding; being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink; using a motor vehicle without insurance; and being outside without reasonable excuse during the lockdown.
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A test showed he had 36 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35.
Mr Mombeyarara, of Thelwall Road, Sale, pleaded not guilty to two charges of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of duty.
Police have now released a statement stating that they 'made sure' the child seen on the footage was safe.
GMP said the child was taken to a close family to be looked after, in consultation with their father.
Posting on the GMP Stretford Twitter page, Superintendent Mark Kenny said: "I can fully understand public concern regarding this incident.
"The expectation for the police force is rightly that officers uphold the highest standards in terms of their professional conduct.
"I can reassure you that the young child seen in the film clip is safe.
"I would like to reassure the public that officers on the evening made sure the child was safe and was taken to a close family member to be looked after, in consultation with the father.
"The priority now is to conduct a full investigation into what happened to establish the facts before decisions are made.
"The police officers concerned had body worn video cameras which means that the entire incident is recorded and this has been retained to ensure there is a clear record of what happened."
Superintendent Kenny said two investigations into the incident are taking place - a court case which is entirely separate from GMP and an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation.
He said the matter was voluntarily referred to the IOPC by the force.
"They will make a decision regarding whether the case will be investigated by themselves or by the GMP Professional Standards Branch", he added.
"Either way the matter will be investigated and a decision made regarding the conduct of the officers.
"Officers must abide by the law and this includes when using force."
Mr Mombeyarara's court hearing was adjourned ahead of a case management hearing on July 31.
He was granted unconditional bail and an interim driving disqualification was imposed.
Adjourning the case, District Judge Jack McGarva said there could be a trial in relation to the charges Mr Mombeyarara denies.
The judge told the defendant he did not need to attend court on July 31 and that his solicitor could attend on his behalf.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United will have to pay a fair price for Donny van de Beek this summer if they want to @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper and Ajax CEO Edwin Van der Sar .
Confirming Van de Beek can leave @ @ @ @ @ Sar said : “ Last year , we made verbal agreements with Onana , Tagliafico @ @ @ @ @ stay another season and then we look to help each other and find the next @ @ @ @ @ “ Nothing has changed .
There wo n't be a 50 per cent discount .
@ @ @ @ @ that.
” Van de Beek has been rumoured to be a potential replacement for Paul @ @ @ @ @ summer , and another player linked - Lazio 's Sergej Milikovic-Savic - will reportedly cost @ @ @ @ @ , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side continue to target Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund , @ @ @ @ @ action next week when the Bundesliga resumes .

Manchester United will have to pay a fair price for Donny van de Beek this summer if they want to sign him according to former goalkeeper and Ajax CEO Edwin Van der Sar.
Confirming Van de Beek can leave this summer, Van der Sar said: “Last year, we made verbal agreements with Onana, Tagliafico, Van de Beek to stay another season and then we look to help each other and find the next step in their careers.
“Nothing has changed. There won't be a 50 per cent discount. The clubs can forget about that.”
Van de Beek has been rumoured to be a potential replacement for Paul Pogba if he leaves this summer, and another player linked - Lazio's Sergej Milikovic-Savic - will reportedly cost £80million to sign.
Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side continue to target Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund, who will be back in action next week when the Bundesliga resumes.
A recap of today's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Man City in unusual position for latest crunch Premier League talks

The latest meeting between the Premier League and its clubs that aims to get the season back up and running is not expected to be pretty .
There was reasonable hope a fortnight ago by those looking to restart that clubs could be training again by the middle of May with games picking up again at some point in the first two weeks of June .
That could yet happen but looks a lot less likely than it did .
The government have seemingly applied brakes to their plan for lifting restrictions around the country , while there has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to finish the season among the 20 clubs .
Bosses at three of the teams currently in the bottom six of the league have gone on record to voice their opposition to plans such as neutral grounds , and the suggestion that relegation and other issues would be decided in an unsporting way is hard to dispute .
But in addition to the hefty financial consequences of not finishing the season , deciding places and divisions for next season based on an incomplete campaign is hardly good either .
As Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show on Sunday morning : `` The whole thing is sub-optimal , the moment the season stopped the competitive integrity was breached , we will be going back to something that looks like our least worst option of playing but all of those things if we can get the game on for me are far better than discussing points per game or any of the things that we may have to do to decide the end of the season . ''
Palace belong to the same handful of clubs that City can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to be massively different whether the season is completed or not .
The South London club sit 11th in the table , six points off a European spot and 12 points clear of the relegation places .
Everton , Newcastle and Southampton directly below them are probably also unlike to trouble either end of the table .
City are arguably the only club in the top half with nothing riding on their league campaign .
They will cede their title but are all but guaranteed to finish second , and finishing among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relevant anyway if they can not overturn their Champions League ban .
Liverpool are waiting to be crowned champions , while every other side around the Blues is either trying to hang onto or claim a European place .
There is the Champions League and the FA Cup for them to consider , but with both of those pencilled in for later months the Premier League is the priority for everyone .
With valid concerns from players , fans , and chief executives about getting back underway , City 's thoughts on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and should be listened to given they have seemingly less motivation for resuming or otherwise than nearly every other club in the division .

The latest meeting between the Premier League and its clubs that aims to get the season back up and running is not expected to be pretty.
There was reasonable hope a fortnight ago by those looking to restart that clubs could be training again by the middle of May with games picking up again at some point in the first two weeks of June.
That could yet happen but looks a lot less likely than it did. The government have seemingly applied brakes to their plan for lifting restrictions around the country, while there has been a failure to reach a consensus of how to finish the season among the 20 clubs.
Bosses at three of the teams currently in the bottom six of the league have gone on record to voice their opposition to plans such as neutral grounds, and the suggestion that relegation and other issues would be decided in an unsporting way is hard to dispute.
But in addition to the hefty financial consequences of not finishing the season, deciding places and divisions for next season based on an incomplete campaign is hardly good either.
As Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish told the Andrew Marr show on Sunday morning: "The whole thing is sub-optimal, the moment the season stopped the competitive integrity was breached, we will be going back to something that looks like our least worst option of playing but all of those things if we can get the game on for me are far better than discussing points per game or any of the things that we may have to do to decide the end of the season."
Palace belong to the same handful of clubs that City can be placed in - teams whose future is unlikely to be massively different whether the season is completed or not. The South London club sit 11th in the table, six points off a European spot and 12 points clear of the relegation places. Everton, Newcastle and Southampton directly below them are probably also unlike to trouble either end of the table.
City are arguably the only club in the top half with nothing riding on their league campaign. They will cede their title but are all but guaranteed to finish second, and finishing among the first four places may not be relevant anyway if they cannot overturn their Champions League ban. Liverpool are waiting to be crowned champions, while every other side around the Blues is either trying to hang onto or claim a European place.
There is the Champions League and the FA Cup for them to consider, but with both of those pencilled in for later months the Premier League is the priority for everyone.
With valid concerns from players, fans, and chief executives about getting back underway, City's thoughts on the matter will be very interesting to hear and should be listened to given they have seemingly less motivation for resuming or otherwise than nearly every other club in the division.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Criticism as government set to ditch 'stay at home' message for new slogan

The prime minister has been criticised for ditching the government 's 'stay home ' message for a new slogan urging people to 'stay alert ' .
The Prime Minister will tell the country to “ stay alert , control the virus and save lives ” in a new slogan when he outlines his “ road map ” to a new normality during an address to the nation on Sunday .
But First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she would continue to use the stay at home message , while first minister of Wales Mark Drakeford insisted the initial message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland ’ s First Minister Arlene Foster also said the region will stick with the “ stay home , save lives ” message .
Ms Sturgeon tweeted : “ The Sunday papers is the first I ’ ve seen of the PM ’ s new slogan .
“ It is of course for him to decide what ’ s most appropriate for England , but given the critical point we are at in tackling the virus , # StayHomeSaveLives remains my clear message to Scotland at this stage.
” Mr Drakeford said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people in Wales is while they must be alert to the continuing danger of coronavirus , if you ’ re not out of your house for an essential purpose – and that does include exercise , it can include shopping and it must include going to work for people who can safely do so – staying at home remains the best way that you can protect yourself and others . ''
And speaking to BBC Northern Ireland radio on Sunday , Ms Foster said : “ On the whole , the message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will say we are not deviating from the message at this time.
” Explaining the new message , communities secretary Robert Jenrick said : “ Stay alert will mean stay alert by staying home as much as possible .
“ But stay alert when you do go out by maintaining social distancing , washing your hands , respecting others in the workplace and the other settings that you will go to.
” He added that it was the government 's preference for `` the whole of the United Kingdom to move as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be an important part of the message .
We want people to stay at home as much as possible , ” he told the BBC .
But Labour 's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the government ’ s new 'stay alert ' slogan risks ambiguity .
“ We need absolute clarity from Boris Johnson .
There ’ s no room for nuance in this , '' he told Sky News .
“ This virus exploits ambivalence , it thrives on ambiguity and I think the problem with the slogan that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be looking slightly puzzled , questioning ‘ What does it mean to stay alert ?
What are the Government saying with that ?
’ “ So I hope that Boris Johnson will offer us that crystal-clear clarity tonight that is desperately needed.
” Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman said she had “ no idea ” what stay alert means .
Speaking on the BBC ’ s Politics Scotland , Ms Freeman said the Scottish government was not consulted on the change .
She said : “ That is not a change that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the First Minister was really clear last week that the ‘ stay at home ’ message was the right message and if I ’ m perfectly frank , I have no idea what ‘ stay alert ’ actually means.
” Liberal Democrats acting leader Sir Ed Davey called on the government to 'publish the evidence ' it has used to inform its new slogan .
He added : “ Changing the slogan now , while in practice keeping the lockdown in place , makes the police ’ s job near impossible and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sowing confusion and losing public trust with this muddled communications strategy and lack of transparency .
“ It ’ s not clear why the Prime Minister has made this decision .
“ For it to make any sense , we need total transparency on the science and advice that has led to this change .
Ministers must publish the evidence they are relying on to make these decisions to allow for real scrutiny . ''

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The prime minister has been criticised for ditching the government's 'stay home' message for a new slogan urging people to 'stay alert'.
The Prime Minister will tell the country to “stay alert, control the virus and save lives” in a new slogan when he outlines his “road map” to a new normality during an address to the nation on Sunday.
But First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she would continue to use the stay at home message, while first minister of Wales Mark Drakeford insisted the initial message had 'not gone away'.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster also said the region will stick with the “stay home, save lives” message.
Ms Sturgeon tweeted: “The Sunday papers is the first I’ve seen of the PM’s new slogan.
“It is of course for him to decide what’s most appropriate for England, but given the critical point we are at in tackling the virus, #StayHomeSaveLives remains my clear message to Scotland at this stage.”
Mr Drakeford said: “The message I will be giving to people in Wales is while they must be alert to the continuing danger of coronavirus, if you’re not out of your house for an essential purpose – and that does include exercise, it can include shopping and it must include going to work for people who can safely do so – staying at home remains the best way that you can protect yourself and others."
And speaking to BBC Northern Ireland radio on Sunday, Ms Foster said: “On the whole, the message is to stay at home. We will say we are not deviating from the message at this time.”
Explaining the new message, communities secretary Robert Jenrick said: “Stay alert will mean stay alert by staying home as much as possible.
“But stay alert when you do go out by maintaining social distancing, washing your hands, respecting others in the workplace and the other settings that you will go to.”
He added that it was the government's preference for "the whole of the United Kingdom to move as one".
“Staying at home will still be an important part of the message. We want people to stay at home as much as possible,” he told the BBC.
But Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the government’s new 'stay alert' slogan risks ambiguity.
“We need absolute clarity from Boris Johnson. There’s no room for nuance in this," he told Sky News.
“This virus exploits ambivalence, it thrives on ambiguity and I think the problem with the slogan that has been briefed to the newspapers is people will be looking slightly puzzled, questioning ‘What does it mean to stay alert? What are the Government saying with that?’
“So I hope that Boris Johnson will offer us that crystal-clear clarity tonight that is desperately needed.”
Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman said she had “no idea” what stay alert means.
Speaking on the BBC’s Politics Scotland, Ms Freeman said the Scottish government was not consulted on the change.
She said: “That is not a change that we would agree with.
“I think the First Minister was really clear last week that the ‘stay at home’ message was the right message and if I’m perfectly frank, I have no idea what ‘stay alert’ actually means.”
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Liberal Democrats acting leader Sir Ed Davey called on the government to 'publish the evidence' it has used to inform its new slogan.
He added: “Changing the slogan now, while in practice keeping the lockdown in place, makes the police’s job near impossible and may cause considerable alarm. Ministers risk sowing confusion and losing public trust with this muddled communications strategy and lack of transparency.
“It’s not clear why the Prime Minister has made this decision.
“For it to make any sense, we need total transparency on the science and advice that has led to this change. Ministers must publish the evidence they are relying on to make these decisions to allow for real scrutiny."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Harry Maguire names Manchester United defender he idolised

Harry Maguire has revealed he used to idolised Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand while growing up .
The United captain admitted that he models his game on the former England defender , who won six Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League at Old Trafford , as well as 81 international caps .
Maguire is still only 27 and has some way to go if he wants to emulate those achievements .
But having signed for United last summer from Leicester in a deal worth £80million , the centre-back has already earned the captain 's armband and become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Asked by the UTD podcast about his ideal defender , Maguire had no hesitation with his answer .
“ I ’ m going to go with Rio , someone I ’ ve modelled my game on throughout my career , '' he said .
“ When I was a young boy he was the England centre-half , he was one of the best centre-halves in the Premier League .
“ He ’ s been a great player for Manchester United , won numerous things and I just think the way he started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building up attacks , he brought that into the English game and he was definitely a big influence on the way defenders now do bring the ball out.
” Maguire is searching for his first major trophy win as a player , though has reached the World Cup semi-finals and finished third in the UEFA Nations League with England , with whom he 's won 26 caps .
The centre-back will hope United have a good chance of winning the FA Cup and Europa League this season if both those competitions resume following @ @ @ @

Harry Maguire has revealed he used to idolised Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand while growing up.
The United captain admitted that he models his game on the former England defender, who won six Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League at Old Trafford, as well as 81 international caps.
Maguire is still only 27 and has some way to go if he wants to emulate those achievements. But having signed for United last summer from Leicester in a deal worth £80million, the centre-back has already earned the captain's armband and become a cornerstone of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's defence.
Asked by the UTD podcast about his ideal defender, Maguire had no hesitation with his answer.
“I’m going to go with Rio, someone I’ve modelled my game on throughout my career," he said.
“When I was a young boy he was the England centre-half, he was one of the best centre-halves in the Premier League.
“He’s been a great player for Manchester United, won numerous things and I just think the way he started bringing the ball out of defence and building up attacks, he brought that into the English game and he was definitely a big influence on the way defenders now do bring the ball out.”
Maguire is searching for his first major trophy win as a player, though has reached the World Cup semi-finals and finished third in the UEFA Nations League with England, with whom he's won 26 caps.
The centre-back will hope United have a good chance of winning the FA Cup and Europa League this season if both those competitions resume following the coronavirus pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--David de Gea must do something new to remain Man Utd No. 1

David de Gea 's place in the pantheon of great Manchester United goalkeepers is secure .
Across 394 appearances , four player of the year awards and four major trophies , the Spaniard has proven himself as one of the best in the world over the previous decade .
It 's easy to forget now that there were plenty of doubters during de Gea 's first season at Old Trafford .
Sir Alex Ferguson had had a blindspot with goalkeepers in the past and having taken six years to find a suitable replacement for Peter Schmeichel in Edwin van der @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deja vu as de Gea found it difficult to adapt .
But United never lost faith in the youngster and they 've been handsomely rewarded .
Those Sir Matt Busby player of the year awards show how important de Gea has been , particularly since Ferguson 's retirement , when he 's almost been the glue that has bound the club together during some difficult times .
All good things must come to an end , however , and the next 12 months will be make-or-break for whether de Gea continues as United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At 29 de Gea is still young for a goalkeeper , but for the first time in his Old Trafford career , he faces serious competition for the right to be first choice .
Dean Henderson 's rise has continued in his first Premier League season , impressing on loan with Sheffield United in his second successive campaign on loan at Bramall Lane .
For three years Henderson 's trajectory has continued to impress , cruising through the divisions in loan spells and if this season had n't been suspended he 'd be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Handing him the gloves at United is also an attractive option thanks to his status as an academy graduate and at 23 his best years are still ahead of him .
He wo n't accept being a back-up goalkeeper , so while another loan move next season might be an option , by the summer of 2021 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to make a definitive decision on his goalkeepers .
For the first time since his initial struggles in England , the pressure is on de Gea , with the feeling his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat .
Part of that is down to Henderson 's emergence , but it 's also a consequence of the Spain No .
1 's uncertain form over the previous 18 months .
If this was the same de Gea who won those player of the year awards between 2013/14 and 2017/18 then this debate would be tilted in his favour , with Henderson seen as an academy graduate who will make the club a lot of more money .
Instead de Gea 's slight drop in standards - he 's recovered this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has opened the door at an unfortunate time , with a successor now ready to step in .
That has n't been the case before .
For his first three seasons Anders Lindegaard was de Gea 's deputy , a capable goalkeeper but somebody who was never going to be the first choice at Old Trafford .
The decision to sign Victor Valdes after he 'd completed rehabilitation from an injury at Carrington might have been expected to put more pressure on his countryman , but the former Barcelona man turned out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past five seasons , Sergio Romero has performed that role .
He 's arguably the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League , but it 's looked like a role he 's happy to perform .
Despite having 96 caps for Argentina Romero has never quite done enough to lay down a challenge to de Gea , and he 's never seemed to show the hunger or the appetite to change the established order .
That 's not the case with Henderson , who has told anyone that will listen he wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has no intention of being de Gea 's back-up .
That leaves United with a decision to make and de Gea has left himself vulnerable .
He may get one more season as the undisputed No .
1 , if Henderson does spend another season out on loan in 2020/21 , but de Gea will have to rediscover the standards he set during those years when the individual awards flowed if he wants to ward off Henderson 's challenge once and for all .

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David de Gea's place in the pantheon of great Manchester United goalkeepers is secure. Across 394 appearances, four player of the year awards and four major trophies, the Spaniard has proven himself as one of the best in the world over the previous decade.
It's easy to forget now that there were plenty of doubters during de Gea's first season at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson had had a blindspot with goalkeepers in the past and having taken six years to find a suitable replacement for Peter Schmeichel in Edwin van der Sar, there was a feeling of deja vu as de Gea found it difficult to adapt.
But United never lost faith in the youngster and they've been handsomely rewarded. Those Sir Matt Busby player of the year awards show how important de Gea has been, particularly since Ferguson's retirement, when he's almost been the glue that has bound the club together during some difficult times.
All good things must come to an end, however, and the next 12 months will be make-or-break for whether de Gea continues as United's No. 1 or not. At 29 de Gea is still young for a goalkeeper, but for the first time in his Old Trafford career, he faces serious competition for the right to be first choice.
Dean Henderson's rise has continued in his first Premier League season, impressing on loan with Sheffield United in his second successive campaign on loan at Bramall Lane. For three years Henderson's trajectory has continued to impress, cruising through the divisions in loan spells and if this season hadn't been suspended he'd be an England international as well now.
Handing him the gloves at United is also an attractive option thanks to his status as an academy graduate and at 23 his best years are still ahead of him. He won't accept being a back-up goalkeeper, so while another loan move next season might be an option, by the summer of 2021 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to make a definitive decision on his goalkeepers.
For the first time since his initial struggles in England, the pressure is on de Gea, with the feeling his place in the side is increasingly under threat. Part of that is down to Henderson's emergence, but it's also a consequence of the Spain No. 1's uncertain form over the previous 18 months. If this was the same de Gea who won those player of the year awards between 2013/14 and 2017/18 then this debate would be tilted in his favour, with Henderson seen as an academy graduate who will make the club a lot of more money.
Instead de Gea's slight drop in standards - he's recovered this season having ended 2018/19 particularly badly - has opened the door at an unfortunate time, with a successor now ready to step in.
That hasn't been the case before. For his first three seasons Anders Lindegaard was de Gea's deputy, a capable goalkeeper but somebody who was never going to be the first choice at Old Trafford.
The decision to sign Victor Valdes after he'd completed rehabilitation from an injury at Carrington might have been expected to put more pressure on his countryman, but the former Barcelona man turned out to be well past his best.
For the past five seasons, Sergio Romero has performed that role. He's arguably the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League, but it's looked like a role he's happy to perform. Despite having 96 caps for Argentina Romero has never quite done enough to lay down a challenge to de Gea, and he's never seemed to show the hunger or the appetite to change the established order.
That's not the case with Henderson, who has told anyone that will listen he wants to be United's No. 1, and has no intention of being de Gea's back-up. That leaves United with a decision to make and de Gea has left himself vulnerable.
He may get one more season as the undisputed No. 1, if Henderson does spend another season out on loan in 2020/21, but de Gea will have to rediscover the standards he set during those years when the individual awards flowed if he wants to ward off Henderson's challenge once and for all.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Economy and social lives to 'open up' as UK goes through Covid-19 alert system

The prime minister is set to announce a new alert system that will 'open up the economy and our social lives ' as the UK lockdown eases .
The alert system has been likened to the threat level system currently in place , which assesses the level of threat from terrorism in the UK .
The coronavirus alert system will work in a similar way and has five levels in total .
The UK is currently at level four , but the prime minister is expected to announce tonight that we are close to moving down to level three .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities secretary Robert Jenrick said more aspects of the economy and social lives will be opened up as the UK moves through the threat level on the new system .
He told Sophy Ridge : “ Many people will be familiar with the threat level we ’ ve had in this country for some time which measures the ongoing threat of terrorist and other risks to our safety and this is a similar threat level .
“ At the moment we believe the country is at four on a scale of five with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspiration is to bring that down as swiftly as we can to three .
“ And at each stage , at each of those milestones , we will be in a position to open up and restart more aspects of the economy and of our lives.
” It is understood the new warning system will be administered by a “ joint biosecurity centre ” and will detect local increases in infection rates , with a view to locally altering restrictions in England .
Mr Jenrick said : “ The evidence behind it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do at a local level and if we see there are outbreaks in particular localities , neighbourhoods , schools , towns , then we may be able to take particular measures in those places as we build up a more sophisticated and longer-term response to controlling the virus , ” he said .
The prime minister will also unveil a new slogan during his address to the nation this evening .
The usual 'stay home ' line has been replaced by a new message to “ stay alert , control the virus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government will publish a 50-page document outlining to MPs the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy after figures suggested the overall death toll for the UK has passed 36,500 .

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The prime minister is set to announce a new alert system that will 'open up the economy and our social lives' as the UK lockdown eases.
The alert system has been likened to the threat level system currently in place, which assesses the level of threat from terrorism in the UK.
The coronavirus alert system will work in a similar way and has five levels in total.
The UK is currently at level four, but the prime minister is expected to announce tonight that we are close to moving down to level three.
Speaking to Sky News this morning, communities secretary Robert Jenrick said more aspects of the economy and social lives will be opened up as the UK moves through the threat level on the new system.
He told Sophy Ridge: “Many people will be familiar with the threat level we’ve had in this country for some time which measures the ongoing threat of terrorist and other risks to our safety and this is a similar threat level.
“At the moment we believe the country is at four on a scale of five with five being the most concerning and our aspiration is to bring that down as swiftly as we can to three.
“And at each stage, at each of those milestones, we will be in a position to open up and restart more aspects of the economy and of our lives.”
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It is understood the new warning system will be administered by a “joint biosecurity centre” and will detect local increases in infection rates, with a view to locally altering restrictions in England.
Mr Jenrick said: “The evidence behind it will also be able to inform what we do at a local level and if we see there are outbreaks in particular localities, neighbourhoods, schools, towns, then we may be able to take particular measures in those places as we build up a more sophisticated and longer-term response to controlling the virus,” he said.
The prime minister will also unveil a new slogan during his address to the nation this evening.
The usual 'stay home' line has been replaced by a new message to “stay alert, control the virus and save lives”.
On Monday, the government will publish a 50-page document outlining to MPs the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy after figures suggested the overall death toll for the UK has passed 36,500.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--PL chairman warns Project Restart challenges 'may prove beyond us'

Parish is hopeful clubs and the league can come to an agreement and find a way to return to play .
But he says public , player and staff safety must come first and that 'it may prove beyond ' possibility .
`` Well , it 's another part of the journey in trying to get football back , '' he told the Andrew Marr Show .
`` And to answer your first question , football is highly unimportant in the context of the public health context , and everything we do , that has to come first .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the day , and we support jobs , taxes and the economy .
`` And we would be doing it no duty if we did n't find a way to try and bring the game back .
`` It may prove beyond us .
Obviously , we have huge challenges in order to get it back and complete this season , but we are planning to do so .
`` We have the Germany example now and if they are successful , that could provide a blueprint for us and hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to see what the situation is at the time . ''
The 20 Premier League clubs are set to meet with the top flight 's organisers again on Monday to discuss the next phase of Project Restart .
But while he is hopeful of a 'consensus ' , Parish admits there are still plenty of challenges to overcome .
He added : `` We can see some of the early challenges and they may prove insurmountable , but the concern for us , of course , is that if they prove insurmountable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a very extended period of not being able to play and that has huge ramifications for the game .
`` There are no easy answers .
We have to work through it as a collective and I think we will come out with a consensus at the end . ''
The top flight 's organisers have suggested the idea of neutral grounds as part of Project Restart with 10 stadiums being used to finish the remaining fixtures should the season resume .
Many clubs are said to be unhappy with the proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game .
But Parish believes it 's a far better option than having to draw the curtain on the season ahead of time .
`` It 's certainly not my proposal to play on neutral grounds , '' he said on the Andrew Marr Show .
`` It 's obviously on the grounds of public safety , along with player safety , which is paramount , and staff safety .
`` Will crowds gather outside stadia ?
The police are saying at the moment they do n't think they can police every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sub-optimal , the whole thing . ''
Addressing claims of the game 's integrity being breached , the Palace chief added : `` The moment the season is stopped , the competitive integrity is breached .
`` And we will be going back to something which is our least worst option of playing , but all those things , if we can get the game back on - for me - are far better than discussing points-per-game or any of the other things we might have to do if we ended the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play in our own stadiums , that would be preferable for everybody , but at the moment it 's the same situation with government and authorities as it is with us . ''

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits challenges facing the Premier League 'may prove insurmountable'.
Parish is hopeful clubs and the league can come to an agreement and find a way to return to play.
But he says public, player and staff safety must come first and that 'it may prove beyond' possibility.
"Well, it's another part of the journey in trying to get football back," he told the Andrew Marr Show.
"And to answer your first question, football is highly unimportant in the context of the public health context, and everything we do, that has to come first.
"But we are a business at the end of the day, and we support jobs, taxes and the economy.
"And we would be doing it no duty if we didn't find a way to try and bring the game back.
"It may prove beyond us. Obviously, we have huge challenges in order to get it back and complete this season, but we are planning to do so.
"We have the Germany example now and if they are successful, that could provide a blueprint for us and hopefully we can do it, but we have to see what the situation is at the time."
The 20 Premier League clubs are set to meet with the top flight's organisers again on Monday to discuss the next phase of Project Restart.
But while he is hopeful of a 'consensus', Parish admits there are still plenty of challenges to overcome.
He added: "We can see some of the early challenges and they may prove insurmountable, but the concern for us, of course, is that if they prove insurmountable now, then maybe we are in for a very extended period of not being able to play and that has huge ramifications for the game.
"There are no easy answers. We have to work through it as a collective and I think we will come out with a consensus at the end."
The top flight's organisers have suggested the idea of neutral grounds as part of Project Restart with 10 stadiums being used to finish the remaining fixtures should the season resume.
Many clubs are said to be unhappy with the proposal, feeling it breaches the integrity of the game.
But Parish believes it's a far better option than having to draw the curtain on the season ahead of time.
"It's certainly not my proposal to play on neutral grounds," he said on the Andrew Marr Show.
"It's obviously on the grounds of public safety, along with player safety, which is paramount, and staff safety.
"Will crowds gather outside stadia? The police are saying at the moment they don't think they can police every ground.
"Clearly, it's sub-optimal, the whole thing."
(Image: PA)
Addressing claims of the game's integrity being breached, the Palace chief added: "The moment the season is stopped, the competitive integrity is breached.
"And we will be going back to something which is our least worst option of playing, but all those things, if we can get the game back on - for me - are far better than discussing points-per-game or any of the other things we might have to do if we ended the season.
"Obviously, if we can play in our own stadiums, that would be preferable for everybody, but at the moment it's the same situation with government and authorities as it is with us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Why Virgil van Dijk picked Liverpool move amid Man City interest

Virgil van Dijk carefully considered Liverpool 's past , present , and future before agreeing a move to the Premier League side in December 2017 .
The Southampton defender had been subject to the attention of a number of top sides including Manchester City for more than 12 months previous , with interest from the Blues strong enough for the centre-back to be given a City shirt from his teammates in their 2016 Secret Santa .
However , the club 's valuation of the player did not meet Southampton 's and they were not prepared to spend the world-record fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they agreed to pay £75m .
Van Dijk may not have had other offers on the table when Liverpool came up , but that did not mean he rushed into the move .
`` Before I made the decision to choose Liverpool , I looked at all the aspects of the clubs ; the way of playing , the team-mates , the future as well , ’ Van Dijk told BT Sport .
`` The city , the fans , everything has got to be a big part of joining a club .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I made the decision was the right decision and obviously to reach the Champions League final in my first six months was obviously a big bonus and helped me a lot in my development . ''
City overlooking the defender did not seem significant at a time when they were breaking records on the way to their first Premier League title under Pep Guardiola .
However , they have suffered in central defence this season and Van Dijk 's fee has proven a bargain for a Liverpool team that have won the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agonisingly close to winning their first league title in 30 years .

Virgil van Dijk carefully considered Liverpool's past, present, and future before agreeing a move to the Premier League side in December 2017.
The Southampton defender had been subject to the attention of a number of top sides including Manchester City for more than 12 months previous, with interest from the Blues strong enough for the centre-back to be given a City shirt from his teammates in their 2016 Secret Santa.
However, the club's valuation of the player did not meet Southampton's and they were not prepared to spend the world-record fee for a defender that Liverpool did when they agreed to pay £75m. Van Dijk may not have had other offers on the table when Liverpool came up, but that did not mean he rushed into the move.
"Before I made the decision to choose Liverpool, I looked at all the aspects of the clubs; the way of playing, the team-mates, the future as well,’ Van Dijk told BT Sport. "The city, the fans, everything has got to be a big part of joining a club.
"I think Liverpool at that time when I made the decision was the right decision and obviously to reach the Champions League final in my first six months was obviously a big bonus and helped me a lot in my development."
City overlooking the defender did not seem significant at a time when they were breaking records on the way to their first Premier League title under Pep Guardiola.
However, they have suffered in central defence this season and Van Dijk's fee has proven a bargain for a Liverpool team that have won the Champions League under Jurgen Klopp and are agonisingly close to winning their first league title in 30 years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Rochdale grooming gang members 'back in town' after losing right to stay in UK

Three members of the Rochdale grooming gang are `` back in town '' two years after losing the right to stay in Britain .
Qari Abdul Rauf , Abdul Aziz and Adil Khan are all still living in the town a decade after preying on girls as young as twelve , the Mirror reports .
They were among nine men convicted in 2012 of a catalogue of serious sex offences against vulnerable victims in Rochdale and Heywood .
As the only groomers to have dual UK-Pakistani citizenship , they were at risk of being deported back to Pakistan - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deported or are facing deportation .
That is despite the Home Office saying in 2015 it intended to remove their British citizenship and the men losing an appeal against the decision in 2018 .
A victim has reported that the abusers are still living in Rochdale today , a year after the MEN reported that victims were still bumping into their attackers .
After spotting pictures on social media showing Rauf , 51 , in the town , she said : “ I thought Theresa May had organised his deportation , so how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I feel violated to know he ’ s living near me – in the same area where he hunted for girls like me .
“ It ’ s a total betrayal of grooming victims that he ’ s allowed to stay.
” Dad-of-three Abdul Aziz , 49 – who was referred to as 'The Master ' by the gang – and Adil Khan , 50 , also live nearby after being freed from jail , the Mirror reports .
Former taxi driver Aziz played a 'leading role ' in the grooming gang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to different flats around Rochdale , where she was plied with cannabis and vodka and coerced into sex with men who paid him cash .
Jailed for nine years in May 2012 , he was released in December 2015 after serving three years and seven months .
Rauf , a father-of-five , trafficked a 15-year-old girl for sex , driving her to secluded areas to have sex with her in his taxi and ferry her to a flat in Rochdale where he and others had sex with her .
He was jailed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after serving two years and six months of his sentence .
Khan got a girl , 13 , pregnant but denied he was the father .
He then met another girl , 15 , and trafficked her to others using violence when she complained .
He was sentenced to eight years and was released in 2016 .
Shabir Ahmed , who was known as 'Daddy ' in the gang , is still serving a 22-year jail term for rape .
In 2016 , then-home secretary Theresa May ruled it would be 'conducive to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four of the right to remain in the UK .
They then fought , and lost , a long legal battle against deprivation of UK citizenship , losing a final Court of Appeal ruling in July 2018 .
Eight judges , including the Master of the Rolls Lord Justice Sales , heard their case and upheld rulings all four should lose UK citizenship rights .

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Three members of the Rochdale grooming gang are "back in town" two years after losing the right to stay in Britain.
Qari Abdul Rauf, Abdul Aziz and Adil Khan are all still living in the town a decade after preying on girls as young as twelve, the Mirror reports.
They were among nine men convicted in 2012 of a catalogue of serious sex offences against vulnerable victims in Rochdale and Heywood.
As the only groomers to have dual UK-Pakistani citizenship, they were at risk of being deported back to Pakistan - but none of them appear to have been deported or are facing deportation.
That is despite the Home Office saying in 2015 it intended to remove their British citizenship and the men losing an appeal against the decision in 2018.
(Image: PA)
A victim has reported that the abusers are still living in Rochdale today, a year after the MEN reported that victims were still bumping into their attackers.
After spotting pictures on social media showing Rauf, 51, in the town, she said: “I thought Theresa May had organised his deportation, so how come he’s still here?
"I feel violated to know he’s living near me – in the same area where he hunted for girls like me.
“It’s a total betrayal of grooming victims that he’s allowed to stay.”
Dad-of-three Abdul Aziz, 49 – who was referred to as 'The Master' by the gang – and Adil Khan, 50, also live nearby after being freed from jail, the Mirror reports.
Former taxi driver Aziz played a 'leading role' in the grooming gang.
He regularly took his young victim to different flats around Rochdale, where she was plied with cannabis and vodka and coerced into sex with men who paid him cash.
Jailed for nine years in May 2012, he was released in December 2015 after serving three years and seven months.
Rauf, a father-of-five, trafficked a 15-year-old girl for sex, driving her to secluded areas to have sex with her in his taxi and ferry her to a flat in Rochdale where he and others had sex with her.
He was jailed for six years and released in November 2014 after serving two years and six months of his sentence.
Khan got a girl, 13, pregnant but denied he was the father. He then met another girl, 15, and trafficked her to others using violence when she complained.
He was sentenced to eight years and was released in 2016.
(Image: GMP)
Shabir Ahmed, who was known as 'Daddy' in the gang, is still serving a 22-year jail term for rape.
In 2016, then-home secretary Theresa May ruled it would be 'conducive to the public good' to deprive the four of the right to remain in the UK.
They then fought, and lost, a long legal battle against deprivation of UK citizenship, losing a final Court of Appeal ruling in July 2018.
Eight judges, including the Master of the Rolls Lord Justice Sales, heard their case and upheld rulings all four should lose UK citizenship rights.
Bev Hughes, Greater Manchester Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, said it is 'completely unacceptable' that Rauf, Aziz and Khan are still in the Rochdale area.
She said: "Their continued presence in the community will doubtless be very distressing to those affected by the appalling crimes they perpetrated.
"Greater Manchester should have been rid of them a long time ago.
“These three appalling individuals were all found guilty of trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child in 2015.
"Five years later, and more than 18 months after they all lost their appeals against the decision to strip them of their British citizenship, they remain living in our city-region with no clear timeline as to when their deportation will be finalised.
"Only once these deportations are complete will justice finally be seen to be fully served, and only then will the community fully be able to begin to heal.
“The Mayor and I have written to successive Home Secretaries, most recently only last month, calling for assurances that the deportation of these three men is still a priority for the Home Office.
"In light of these latest revelations, we again call on Government to prioritise the processing of their departure from the UK as swiftly as possible
"When they are finally out of this country it will be not a moment too soon.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Van Gaal says Mourinho owes him an explanation over Man Utd sacking

Louis van Gaal has called for Jose Mourinho to explain the circumstances behind replacing him as Manchester United manager in the summer of 2016 .
The Dutchman was axed by United within hours of the FA Cup in 2016 , the first silverware since Sir Alex Ferguson 's retirement three years earlier .
He was replaced by Mourinho , whose appointment was confirmed just four days after van Gaal had been dismissed after the victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley .
The speed of that appointment frustrated van Gaal , who had Mourinho as his assistant during his time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife had been warning him for six months that the club were going to sack him , leaving him with his `` head in a noose '' .
“ In my opinion , it should be Mourinho who should speak up about what happened – if he would be prepared to do so , '' van Gaal told the Sunday Mirror .
“ But Mourinho does not have to call me any more .
I was left with my head in a noose , waiting to be hanged all that time after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trust of the players , so I am proud .
It was a massive achievement that year . ''
Van Gaal said he never saw the axe coming at Old Trafford , but his wife Truus sensed the club were working to remove him from midway through the 2015/16 season , and in the end even victory in the cup final at Wembley was n't enough to save him .
When he was dismissed by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward he was left stunned , with van Gaal already planning for a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not see what Woodward was up to , but women have different qualities than men .
I really did not sense that they were plotting something , '' he said .
“ I was wholly convinced that I ’ d be able to see out my contract and have a third season at United .
And it was the biggest surprise of my life when Woodward sacked me . ''
Van Gaal has managed Ajax , Barcelona , Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team in a glittering career , but insists his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup success was the best achievement in a career that yielded 20 trophies as a club boss .
He walked away from management after leaving United , but still remembers his time at the club fondly .
`` You know , what I achieved at Man United I consider the biggest performance in my entire career , '' van Gaal said .
“ Bigger than any other trophy or what I did with Holland in the World Cup in Brazil .
And , for more than one reason , I see my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else .
“ We won the FA Cup with 10 men in extra-time at Wembley .
The FA Cup is the most prestigious national cup competition in the world , so I was immensely proud to win that .
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Louis van Gaal has called for Jose Mourinho to explain the circumstances behind replacing him as Manchester United manager in the summer of 2016.
The Dutchman was axed by United within hours of the FA Cup in 2016, the first silverware since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement three years earlier.
He was replaced by Mourinho, whose appointment was confirmed just four days after van Gaal had been dismissed after the victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley.
The speed of that appointment frustrated van Gaal, who had Mourinho as his assistant during his time in charge at Barcelona. Van Gaal revealed his wife had been warning him for six months that the club were going to sack him, leaving him with his "head in a noose".
“In my opinion, it should be Mourinho who should speak up about what happened – if he would be prepared to do so," van Gaal told the Sunday Mirror .
“But Mourinho does not have to call me any more. I was left with my head in a noose, waiting to be hanged all that time after January.
“But I still kept the trust of the players, so I am proud. It was a massive achievement that year."
Van Gaal said he never saw the axe coming at Old Trafford, but his wife Truus sensed the club were working to remove him from midway through the 2015/16 season, and in the end even victory in the cup final at Wembley wasn't enough to save him.
When he was dismissed by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward he was left stunned, with van Gaal already planning for a third season at United.
“I did not see what Woodward was up to, but women have different qualities than men. I really did not sense that they were plotting something," he said.
“I was wholly convinced that I’d be able to see out my contract and have a third season at United. And it was the biggest surprise of my life when Woodward sacked me."
Van Gaal has managed Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team in a glittering career, but insists his two years at Old Trafford and the FA Cup success was the best achievement in a career that yielded 20 trophies as a club boss.
He walked away from management after leaving United, but still remembers his time at the club fondly.
"You know, what I achieved at Man United I consider the biggest performance in my entire career," van Gaal said.
“Bigger than any other trophy or what I did with Holland in the World Cup in Brazil. And, for more than one reason, I see my work at United as bigger than anything else.
“We won the FA Cup with 10 men in extra-time at Wembley. The FA Cup is the most prestigious national cup competition in the world, so I was immensely proud to win that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Man Utd great Bryan Robson highlights key Solskjaer decision

Bryan Robson believes it was a good move by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to hand the Manchester United captaincy to Harry Maguire earlier this season .
United needed a new club captain in January when Ashley Young sealed a transfer to Inter Milan , bringing to an end his nine-year stay at Old Trafford .
And although Maguire was still in his debut campaign at Old Trafford , having signed for an £80million fee from Leicester last summer , Solskjaer had no hesitation in handing the centre-back the armband .
The decision has borne fruit , with United enjoying a solid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic - and Maguire impressive on an individual level too .
“ I thought it was deserved , ” said former United skipper Robson on the UTD Podcast .
“ Harry had done really well in the World Cup with England .
He did really well with Leicester City , so when you sign a player like him in a central position , a defender or a midfield player , I think that ’ s where the captaincy should come from .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanding figure for your team-mates , an organiser , and I think Harry portrayed that as soon as he came into the club .
“ He wasn ’ t overawed about playing for Manchester United which was another good thing .
So I think Ole ’ s made the right decision by giving Harry the captaincy .
“ Since then , off the pitch , he ’ s had an influence on the boys as well , about how you should be a Manchester United player and doing the commercial stuff as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think he ’ s a top player , he ’ s got the right attitude to be a Manchester United captain and it ’ s a good decision by Ole .
”

Bryan Robson believes it was a good move by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to hand the Manchester United captaincy to Harry Maguire earlier this season.
United needed a new club captain in January when Ashley Young sealed a transfer to Inter Milan, bringing to an end his nine-year stay at Old Trafford.
And although Maguire was still in his debut campaign at Old Trafford, having signed for an £80million fee from Leicester last summer, Solskjaer had no hesitation in handing the centre-back the armband.
The decision has borne fruit, with United enjoying a solid spell of form in February and March - before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic - and Maguire impressive on an individual level too.
“I thought it was deserved,” said former United skipper Robson on the UTD Podcast.
“Harry had done really well in the World Cup with England. He did really well with Leicester City, so when you sign a player like him in a central position, a defender or a midfield player, I think that’s where the captaincy should come from.
“You’ve got to be a demanding figure for your team-mates, an organiser, and I think Harry portrayed that as soon as he came into the club.
“He wasn’t overawed about playing for Manchester United which was another good thing. So I think Ole’s made the right decision by giving Harry the captaincy.
“Since then, off the pitch, he’s had an influence on the boys as well, about how you should be a Manchester United player and doing the commercial stuff as well as looking after yourself off the pitch.
“I think he’s a top player, he’s got the right attitude to be a Manchester United captain and it’s a good decision by Ole.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Man Utd morning headlines as Rakitic reveals transfer stance

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines on May 10 .
Ivan Rakitic insists he is happy at Barcelona despite a multitude of reports linking him with a summer move to Manchester United .
The Croatian midfielder ’ s deal at the Camp Nou expires in the summer of 2021 , leading to speculation that the club will cash-in this summer .
The 31-year-old has clocked up 298 appearances for Barcelona since his switch from Seville in the summer of 2014 and he has won a plethora of trophies – including four La Liga titles , four Copa del Rey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rakitic told Catalan sports paper Mundo Deportivo : `` I ’ ve been here six years now – so I ’ ve had six years of this sort of thing ( speculation on his future ) .
“ I ’ ve still got a contract , when I sign a contract , I always intend to fulfil it , and if that can not happen for any reason , then we ’ ll sit down together and talk about it .
“ But for the moment , I am very happy here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The M.E.N .
understands he is not a current United target .
Reports have claimed that Manchester United are said to hold an interest in signing Real Valladolid central defender Mohammed Salisu this summer .
There is already a link between the defender and United as his agent is the father of playmaker Juan Mata and the report also claims that Reds have been alerted to his £10.6million release clause .
And the ESPN report claims an enquiry has been made by the Reds as they believe the Ghanaian would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of the defence than Victor Lindelof .
Atletico Madrid have been among the clubs linked to Salisu , whose affordable release clause may be of particular interest this summer when transfer fees are likely to decrease significantly from previous years .
In more transfer gossip , Manchester United have been linked with a move for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa , but the player has played down reports of an exit .
The Italian international has spent his entire career in Florence with suggestions that , now aged 22 , he is ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite clubs .
Chiesa told Corriere dello Sport : “ There are no negotiations , there is Fiorentina .
I do not have an agent , so I speak to the club and my father is always by my side .
He is like my personal assistant !
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Here are the Manchester United morning headlines on May 10.
Rakitic ‘happy’ at Barcelona
Ivan Rakitic insists he is happy at Barcelona despite a multitude of reports linking him with a summer move to Manchester United.
The Croatian midfielder’s deal at the Camp Nou expires in the summer of 2021, leading to speculation that the club will cash-in this summer.
The 31-year-old has clocked up 298 appearances for Barcelona since his switch from Seville in the summer of 2014 and he has won a plethora of trophies – including four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey trophies and the 2015 Champions League title.
Rakitic told Catalan sports paper Mundo Deportivo : "I’ve been here six years now – so I’ve had six years of this sort of thing (speculation on his future).
“I’ve still got a contract, when I sign a contract, I always intend to fulfil it, and if that cannot happen for any reason, then we’ll sit down together and talk about it.
“But for the moment, I am very happy here and I am thinking about other stuff.”
The M.E.N. understands he is not a current United target.
Salisu on United radar - report
Reports have claimed that Manchester United are said to hold an interest in signing Real Valladolid central defender Mohammed Salisu this summer.
There is already a link between the defender and United as his agent is the father of playmaker Juan Mata and the report also claims that Reds have been alerted to his £10.6million release clause.
And the ESPN report claims an enquiry has been made by the Reds as they believe the Ghanaian would be a better fit alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of the defence than Victor Lindelof.
Atletico Madrid have been among the clubs linked to Salisu, whose affordable release clause may be of particular interest this summer when transfer fees are likely to decrease significantly from previous years.
Chiesa rules out Fiorentina exit
In more transfer gossip, Manchester United have been linked with a move for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa, but the player has played down reports of an exit.
The Italian international has spent his entire career in Florence with suggestions that, now aged 22, he is ready to join one of Europe’s elite clubs.
Chiesa told Corriere dello Sport : “There are no negotiations, there is Fiorentina. I do not have an agent, so I speak to the club and my father is always by my side. He is like my personal assistant!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--The cheapest houses sold in Greater Manchester in March

The cheapest house to sell in Greater Manchester in March was a Rochdale terrace , with a huge drop in @ @ @ @ @ board .
According to the Land Registry , the number of home sales registered in @ @ @ @ @ of the number registered in February .
Government advice to delay moving home if possible @ @ @ @ @ for completion will have been stopped in their tracks .
Of the 216 sales registered @ @ @ @ @ from 720 in February ) , the most expensive sold for £1.2 million .
On @ @ @ @ @ scale is a flurry of terraced properties sold for between £39,999 and £72,000 .
Here @ @ @ @ @ in Greater Manchester in March 2020 , according to data from the Land Registry .
@ @ @ @ @ Makerfield , Wigan - terrace house , sold for £61,500

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The cheapest house to sell in Greater Manchester in March was a Rochdale terrace, with a huge drop in property sales recorded across the board.
According to the Land Registry, the number of home sales registered in March was barely a third of the number registered in February.
Government advice to delay moving home if possible means that many sales due for completion will have been stopped in their tracks.
Of the 216 sales registered in Greater Manchester (down from 720 in February), the most expensive sold for £1.2 million.
On the other end of the scale is a flurry of terraced properties sold for between £39,999 and £72,000.
Here are the cheapest homes sold in Greater Manchester in March 2020, according to data from the Land Registry.
Halifax Road, Rochdale - terrace house, sold for £39,999
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Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton - terrace house, sold for £50,000
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Poplar Street, Tyldesley, Wigan - terrace house, sold for £50,000
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Crownhill Court, Droylsden, Tameside - flat, sold for £56,835
(Image: Google Maps)
Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldham - terrace house, sold for £57,500
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Old Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan - terrace house, sold for £61,500
Valletts Lane, Bolton - terrace house, sold for £66,000
Horsedge Street, Oldham - terrace house, sold for £69,950
Rake Street, Bury - terrace house, sold for £70,000
Huxley Street, Bolton - terrace house, sold for £72,000
Stapleford Close, Manchester - flat, sold for £72,000


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Man City morning headlines as clubs debate behind-scenes access

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines on May 10 .
Television cameras may have unprecedented access into Man City ’ s dressing room during Premier League ’ s matches as part of proposals for the league ’ s Project Restart .
It is one suggestion for improving the experience for fans of Premier League clubs , who may not be able to attend any matches for the remainder of the 2019/20 campaign .
The Premier League is set to hold a video conference call on Monday when it will further discuss any proposals to enhance the experience for fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that viewing figures for any games would be vastly down due games being played behind closed doors and are exploring multiple initiatives to improve the product .
Nothing has officially been signed off by the league with all ideas just proposals at this stage .
The ones who got away Manchester City have enjoyed huge success over the past decade and signed a plethora of players who have etched themselves into legendary status .
Despite a lot of transfer rumours with little reality , the MEN has compiled a list of eight stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought were attainable .
One Pep Guardiola may particularly regret is missing out on Dani Alves ( with whom he won multiple titles at Barcelona ) , who was a free agent in the summer of 2017 after leaving Juventus and , despite City believing a deal was done , Paris Saint-Germain swooped at the eleventh hour .
Whilst Alves would continue to enjoy success , Alexis Sanchez - whom City again thought would arrive six months later , has not had the same fortune .
The Chilean star , now on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of moving to the Etihad from Arsenal in January 2018 but eventually joined city rivals United in an ill-fated deal .
Another player who chose United over City that year was Brazilian midfielder Fred , who despite a slow start has emerged into an important player at Old Trafford and could have been an ideal replacement for Fernandinho .
That summer also saw City miss out on Jorginho ; then at Napoli , the Italy international followed Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge despite being a key target for Guardiola .
City ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also included Tanguy Ndombele , who starred for Lyon against the English champions in Europe before later joining Tottenham .
But it has not just been in central midfield where City have struggled to land prime targets to replace ageing or departed stalwarts .
They held strong interests in both Virgil van Dijk and Harry Maguire but refused to stump up the cash for either , who joined rivals Liverpool and Manchester United respectively .
Then there is Lionel Messi , the world ’ s best player who flourished under Guardiola at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all football club ’ s the world over - there has always been background chatter on his future without any firm advances .

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Cameras in City dressing room
Television cameras may have unprecedented access into Man City’s dressing room during Premier League’s matches as part of proposals for the league’s Project Restart.
It is one suggestion for improving the experience for fans of Premier League clubs, who may not be able to attend any matches for the remainder of the 2019/20 campaign.
The Premier League is set to hold a video conference call on Monday when it will further discuss any proposals to enhance the experience for fans.
Broadcasters are said to be concerned that viewing figures for any games would be vastly down due games being played behind closed doors and are exploring multiple initiatives to improve the product.
Nothing has officially been signed off by the league with all ideas just proposals at this stage.
The ones who got away
Manchester City have enjoyed huge success over the past decade and signed a plethora of players who have etched themselves into legendary status.
Despite a lot of transfer rumours with little reality, the MEN has compiled a list of eight stars who City held an interest in and thought were attainable.
One Pep Guardiola may particularly regret is missing out on Dani Alves (with whom he won multiple titles at Barcelona), who was a free agent in the summer of 2017 after leaving Juventus and, despite City believing a deal was done, Paris Saint-Germain swooped at the eleventh hour.
Whilst Alves would continue to enjoy success, Alexis Sanchez - whom City again thought would arrive six months later, has not had the same fortune.
The Chilean star, now on loan at Inter, was on the verge of moving to the Etihad from Arsenal in January 2018 but eventually joined city rivals United in an ill-fated deal.
Another player who chose United over City that year was Brazilian midfielder Fred, who despite a slow start has emerged into an important player at Old Trafford and could have been an ideal replacement for Fernandinho.
That summer also saw City miss out on Jorginho; then at Napoli, the Italy international followed Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge despite being a key target for Guardiola.
City’s search for a long-term replacement for Fernandinho also included Tanguy Ndombele, who starred for Lyon against the English champions in Europe before later joining Tottenham.
But it has not just been in central midfield where City have struggled to land prime targets to replace ageing or departed stalwarts.
They held strong interests in both Virgil van Dijk and Harry Maguire but refused to stump up the cash for either, who joined rivals Liverpool and Manchester United respectively.
Then there is Lionel Messi, the world’s best player who flourished under Guardiola at the Camp Nou and is the envy of all football club’s the world over - there has always been background chatter on his future without any firm advances.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Three children in New York die from illness that may be linked to coronavirus

Three children have now died of an inflammatory condition that could be linked to coronavirus in New York .
The illness is said to be similar to Kawasaki disease , which causes prolonged fever , abdominal pain , diarrhoea and other symptoms .
Three children in the US city have now died from the condition after a five-year-old boy became gravely ill , the Mirror reports .
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told a press conference on Friday : “ This is the last thing that we need at this time , with all that is going on , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for parents to have to worry about whether or not their youngster was infected .
“ One of the few rays of good news was young people weren ’ t affected .
We ’ re not so sure that is the fact anymore.
” Gov Cuomo said that while it is rare for children to be infected with coronavirus , in some cases , where a child has tested positive for Covid-19 , they can also display symptoms similar to that of Kawasaki disease .
Scientists are still trying to determine whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every child with it has been diagnosed with the virus .
In New York , 73 children are believed to have been infected with the illness after showing similar symptoms and Gov Cuomo says he authorities are tackling it `` as a priority '' .
The disease is understood to be similar to toxic shock syndrome and can cause an inflammation of blood vessels in children under five .
In some cases , it can lead to heart disease and further complications .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fever , rash , abdominal pain or vomiting , call your doctor right away . ''
Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood condition , which typically causes a high temperature that lasts for five days or more .
It is always treated in hospital .

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Three children have now died of an inflammatory condition that could be linked to coronavirus in New York.
The illness is said to be similar to Kawasaki disease, which causes prolonged fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and other symptoms.
Three children in the US city have now died from the condition after a five-year-old boy became gravely ill, the Mirror reports.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told a press conference on Friday: “This is the last thing that we need at this time, with all that is going on, with all the anxiety we have, now for parents to have to worry about whether or not their youngster was infected.
“One of the few rays of good news was young people weren’t affected. We’re not so sure that is the fact anymore.”
Gov Cuomo said that while it is rare for children to be infected with coronavirus, in some cases, where a child has tested positive for Covid-19, they can also display symptoms similar to that of Kawasaki disease.
Scientists are still trying to determine whether the illness is linked to coronavirus as not every child with it has been diagnosed with the virus.
In New York, 73 children are believed to have been infected with the illness after showing similar symptoms and Gov Cuomo says he authorities are tackling it "as a priority".
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The disease is understood to be similar to toxic shock syndrome and can cause an inflammation of blood vessels in children under five.
In some cases, it can lead to heart disease and further complications.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted: "If your child is experiencing a persistent fever, rash, abdominal pain or vomiting, call your doctor right away."
Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood condition, which typically causes a high temperature that lasts for five days or more.
It is always treated in hospital.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-10--Marcus Rashford picks his favourite Man United goal

Marcus Rashford admits he 's never replicated the feeling of scoring his first goal for Manchester United , after naming the strike against FC Midtjylland as the favourite of his club career .
Rashford only started that Europa League tie after Anthony Martial suffered an injury in the warm-up , but the Wythenshawe-born forward scored twice , in the 63rd and 75th minutes , to help United to a 5-1 win .
That double launched his United career and he continued on the same trajectory three days later with another double , this time in the Premier League against Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his 64 goals - and counting - for United that Rashford remembers most fondly , with the fact he was scoring on his debut for his boyhood club making it all the more special .
“ You know , every other goal after that , it 's not quite the same as that first goal , “ he told the United website .
“ I just felt grateful , really , to have the opportunity to play for the club and to be able to score goals like the one on my debut.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a team , Rashford named the 2016 victory over Everton in the FA Cup semi-final as one of his most enjoyable matches , as well as the victory over Crystal Palace in the final that followed , which earned him his first senior medal in football .
“ There 's obviously a few moments .
I 'd say the FA Cup final , when we won it in 2016 [ against Crystal Palace ] .
That was one of the standout moments , because it was the first trophy , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign sort of midway through the FA Cup , so it was nice .
I started the season in the Youth Cup and finished it by winning the FA Cup .
So it was a nice feeling .
”

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Marcus Rashford admits he's never replicated the feeling of scoring his first goal for Manchester United, after naming the strike against FC Midtjylland as the favourite of his club career.
Rashford only started that Europa League tie after Anthony Martial suffered an injury in the warm-up, but the Wythenshawe-born forward scored twice, in the 63rd and 75th minutes, to help United to a 5-1 win.
That double launched his United career and he continued on the same trajectory three days later with another double, this time in the Premier League against Arsenal.
But it's the first of his 64 goals - and counting - for United that Rashford remembers most fondly, with the fact he was scoring on his debut for his boyhood club making it all the more special.
“You know, every other goal after that, it's not quite the same as that first goal,“ he told the United website.
“I just felt grateful, really, to have the opportunity to play for the club and to be able to score goals like the one on my debut.”
In terms of his favourite moments as a team, Rashford named the 2016 victory over Everton in the FA Cup semi-final as one of his most enjoyable matches, as well as the victory over Crystal Palace in the final that followed, which earned him his first senior medal in football.
“There's obviously a few moments. I'd say the FA Cup final, when we won it in 2016 [against Crystal Palace]. That was one of the standout moments, because it was the first trophy,” he said.
“I actually joined the campaign sort of midway through the FA Cup, so it was nice. I started the season in the Youth Cup and finished it by winning the FA Cup. So it was a nice feeling.”