themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--'No-one listened'. Agony of the mum who lost her baby to a hospital blunder

A baby died after a feeding tube was incorrectly inserted while he was a patient at Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital .
The tube pierced Noah Jesse McGrath ’ s heart - an error that was not immediately picked up by medical staff .
Five-month-old Noah went into cardiac arrest a few days later and suffered brain damage before passing away in January 2019 .
Hospital bosses have apologised for the care that 'fell well below [ their ] standards ' and said measures have been implemented to improve patient safety .
Noah ’ s devastated parents Victoria Johnston-Millin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they raised concerns about Noah ’ s condition while he was in hospital .
“ Like many parents , I may not be a medical expert , but I knew when something was seriously wrong with Noah and don ’ t want to see others dismissed the way I was , ” Victoria said .
“ Noah was a happy little boy with the biggest smile .
He completed our family and his Mummy , Daddy and big brothers miss him dearly.
” Terri Kelly , who represented Noah ’ s family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , said his death has caused 'untold levels of grief ' .
Noah was born on July 25 , 2018 , with a condition called gastroschisis , which meant he had a hole in his abdomen .
This was repaired hours after his birth and he recovered well and reached the usual milestones , his family said .
“ When he was at home we had a normal family life , doing the school run to pick up the boys , spending time with his brothers .
It was lovely , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that though Noah ’ s condition was quite complex and he had spent a lot of time in hospital , he was expected to live a normal life .
In December 2018 , Noah , from Gorton , began struggling with feeding and was admitted to Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital .
He was dehydrated and losing weight , so doctors had a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - or PICC line - inserted into his chest .
A PICC line allows medics to administer IV nutrients to a patient .
Victoria said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but on January 2 , 2019 , he woke at around 1.45am 'very unwell ' .
The mum claims she alerted staff on numerous occasions that there was something wrong with Noah .
“ I was screaming for help , I was crying , ” she said .
“ At around 1am I asked for a doctor and at around 3am I told the doctor 'he 's gone ' , his eyes were closed and he was unresponsive .
I was told he was fine .
“ For him to go into cardiac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what ’ s eating me up.
” Noah continued to deteriorate until 8am , when he went into cardiac arrest and was transferred to intensive care .
Victoria said : “ Doctors discovered the PICC line had been inserted incorrectly and gone through his heart .
“ The cardiac arrest had also left him with severe brain damage and he passed away in our arms on January 9 , 2019.
” During an inquest at Manchester Coroner ’ s Court last Thursday ( October 15 ) , coroner Zak Golombeck gave a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died following missed opportunities to establish that the central line was incorrectly sited , including the misinterpretation of the radiology and the inability to aspirate blood from the line .
Victoria says Noah ’ s death devastated her and Sean , as well as his brothers Jayden and Max .
“ Noah ’ s death left us with many questions , ” she says .
“ First , how the PICC was inserted incorrectly .
“ Then , how no one picked this up , despite an X-ray and the line not performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also raised concerns about his condition a number of times .
These were not taken seriously .
“ Nothing can bring Noah back , but we want to ensure changes are made to prevent this from happening to another family .
This means changing how PICC lines are checked , along with the weight given to the concerns of parents.
” Slater and Gordon clinical negligence lawyer Terri Kelly says Noah ’ s death is one of the most serious and 'easily avoidable ' cases of clinical negligence she has seen .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many opportunities to identify this were missed , ” she says .
“ By the time the incorrect position was discovered it was too late .
“ Both the PICC line operation and subsequent care were lacking .
Collectively , this led to the death of baby Noah , something which never should have happened .
“ His death has left his family with untold levels of grief , something they never want to see happen to another child or family .
They have worked tirelessly to ensure lessons are learnt and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Finally we would like to alert other parents caring for sick children to the NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service or PALS .
This service is designed to help all patients , including parents advocating for children.
” A spokesperson for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , which runs RMCH said a 'huge amount ' of work has been done to ensure concerns are escalated and families are fully supported .
The trust has a long-standing 'Tell Us Today ' policy which has been 'reinvigorated ' following Noah 's death , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We wish to again offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Noah McGrath .
`` We apologise unreservedly to Noah ’ s family that the care provided on this occasion fell well below our standards .
“ The trust undertook a detailed investigation to examine the circumstances around the very sad death of Noah in 2019 and a number of measures have been implemented that will ensure we continue to improve the care and safety of all our patients .
“ The trust accepts fully the conclusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inquest and we are committed to ensuring lessons are learnt .
”

A baby died after a feeding tube was incorrectly inserted while he was a patient at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
The tube pierced Noah Jesse McGrath’s heart - an error that was not immediately picked up by medical staff.
Five-month-old Noah went into cardiac arrest a few days later and suffered brain damage before passing away in January 2019.
Hospital bosses have apologised for the care that 'fell well below [their] standards' and said measures have been implemented to improve patient safety.
(Image: Aidan o'rourke, freelance)
Noah’s devastated parents Victoria Johnston-Millin and Sean McGrath say they felt ignored when they raised concerns about Noah’s condition while he was in hospital.
“Like many parents, I may not be a medical expert, but I knew when something was seriously wrong with Noah and don’t want to see others dismissed the way I was,” Victoria said.
“Noah was a happy little boy with the biggest smile. He completed our family and his Mummy, Daddy and big brothers miss him dearly.”
Terri Kelly, who represented Noah’s family during an inquest into his death last week, said his death has caused 'untold levels of grief'.
Noah was born on July 25, 2018, with a condition called gastroschisis, which meant he had a hole in his abdomen.
This was repaired hours after his birth and he recovered well and reached the usual milestones, his family said.
“He was a happy baby,” Victoria added.
“When he was at home we had a normal family life, doing the school run to pick up the boys, spending time with his brothers. It was lovely, but that was cut short.”
Victoria said that though Noah’s condition was quite complex and he had spent a lot of time in hospital, he was expected to live a normal life.
In December 2018, Noah, from Gorton, began struggling with feeding and was admitted to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
He was dehydrated and losing weight, so doctors had a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - or PICC line - inserted into his chest.
A PICC line allows medics to administer IV nutrients to a patient.
Victoria said Noah was initially 'doing well', but on January 2, 2019, he woke at around 1.45am 'very unwell'.
The mum claims she alerted staff on numerous occasions that there was something wrong with Noah.
“I was screaming for help, I was crying,” she said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News.)
“At around 1am I asked for a doctor and at around 3am I told the doctor 'he's gone', his eyes were closed and he was unresponsive. I was told he was fine.
“For him to go into cardiac arrest three hours later, that’s what’s eating me up.”
Noah continued to deteriorate until 8am, when he went into cardiac arrest and was transferred to intensive care.
Victoria said: “Doctors discovered the PICC line had been inserted incorrectly and gone through his heart.
“The cardiac arrest had also left him with severe brain damage and he passed away in our arms on January 9, 2019.”
During an inquest at Manchester Coroner’s Court last Thursday (October 15), coroner Zak Golombeck gave a narrative conclusion.
He found that Noah died following missed opportunities to establish that the central line was incorrectly sited, including the misinterpretation of the radiology and the inability to aspirate blood from the line.
Victoria says Noah’s death devastated her and Sean, as well as his brothers Jayden and Max.
“Noah’s death left us with many questions,” she says.
“First, how the PICC was inserted incorrectly.
(Image: Slater Gordon)
“Then, how no one picked this up, despite an X-ray and the line not performing normally.
“As his mother I also raised concerns about his condition a number of times. These were not taken seriously.
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“Nothing can bring Noah back, but we want to ensure changes are made to prevent this from happening to another family. This means changing how PICC lines are checked, along with the weight given to the concerns of parents.”
Slater and Gordon clinical negligence lawyer Terri Kelly says Noah’s death is one of the most serious and 'easily avoidable' cases of clinical negligence she has seen.
“The PICC line was inserted incorrectly and many opportunities to identify this were missed,” she says.
“By the time the incorrect position was discovered it was too late.
“Both the PICC line operation and subsequent care were lacking. Collectively, this led to the death of baby Noah, something which never should have happened.
“His death has left his family with untold levels of grief, something they never want to see happen to another child or family. They have worked tirelessly to ensure lessons are learnt and to prevent the same mistakes being repeated.
“Finally we would like to alert other parents caring for sick children to the NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service or PALS. This service is designed to help all patients, including parents advocating for children.”
A spokesperson for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs RMCH said a 'huge amount' of work has been done to ensure concerns are escalated and families are fully supported.
The trust has a long-standing 'Tell Us Today' policy which has been 'reinvigorated' following Noah's death, they said.
In a statement, bosses said: “We wish to again offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Noah McGrath.
"We apologise unreservedly to Noah’s family that the care provided on this occasion fell well below our standards.
“The trust undertook a detailed investigation to examine the circumstances around the very sad death of Noah in 2019 and a number of measures have been implemented that will ensure we continue to improve the care and safety of all our patients.
“The trust accepts fully the conclusion of the coroner following the outcome of the inquest and we are committed to ensuring lessons are learnt.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Man City morning headlines as Foden explains Guardiola half time message

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , 25 October .
Phil Foden has revealed that his manager asked him to inject some energy into Manchester City ’ s midfield when substituted on at half-time in yesterday ’ s 1-1 draw at West Ham United at the London Stadium .
Guardiola ’ s men trailed at the break after Michail Antonio ’ s acrobatic opener , and the coach responded by bringing on the academy graduate in place of Sergio Aguero .
Within six minutes of his introduction , Foden found the equaliser and was lively throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lively , come on and make a difference , '' the 20-year-old told BT Sport in his post-match interview when asked to expand on Guardiola 's half-time instructions .
`` I tried to do that , got the goal and it 's unfortunate we did n't get the second .
On another day , Raheem [ Sterling ] finishes his chances .
`` We came out in the second half playing quicker and more aggressive .
We need to work on finishing more chances and we 'll be okay .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were n't passing quick enough around the back and did n't have a good tempo .
The manager spoke well at half-time and we came out playing some good football .
`` I always like to get into the box and arrive there and I enjoy scoring goals so I 'll try and continue that form .
It 's nice to be playing as much as possible .
I love this club and love playing for them . ''
OPINION : The significant Sergio Aguero development at City this season Now into his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has rarely deviated from utilising Sergio Aguero as a lone striker .
But recent games suggest that the 32-year-old Argentina international may finally start receiving more direct support in the role .
Raheem Sterling was also used in the centre in last weekend ’ s 1-0 win over Arsenal , while the same tactics were deployed against Porto and West Ham over the past week .
Aguero scored his first goal of the season in the midweek 3-1 victory over Portuguese champions Porto and the shift in shape could potentially benefit him as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career .
Read the full story from MEN writer Joe Bray here .
Eyebrows were raised when Guardiola elected to bring on left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko in the closing stages at the London Stadium yesterday .
As City searched for a late winner , Guardiola decided to bring on the Ukrainian international ahead of a more natural winger in marquee summer signing Ferran Torres .
The coach explained it was for technical , tactical reasons in his post-match interview .
`` It was to have a left-footed [ player on ] left , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That was the reason why because on the left we go inside and on the right we have problems to lose the balls and need to play more on the left . ''

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 25 October.
Phil Foden explains Pep Guardiola’s half-time instructions
Phil Foden has revealed that his manager asked him to inject some energy into Manchester City’s midfield when substituted on at half-time in yesterday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Guardiola’s men trailed at the break after Michail Antonio’s acrobatic opener, and the coach responded by bringing on the academy graduate in place of Sergio Aguero.
Within six minutes of his introduction, Foden found the equaliser and was lively throughout the second half.
"Just try to be lively, come on and make a difference," the 20-year-old told BT Sport in his post-match interview when asked to expand on Guardiola's half-time instructions.
"I tried to do that, got the goal and it's unfortunate we didn't get the second. On another day, Raheem [Sterling] finishes his chances.
"We came out in the second half playing quicker and more aggressive. We need to work on finishing more chances and we'll be okay.
"We started slow in the first half, weren't passing quick enough around the back and didn't have a good tempo. The manager spoke well at half-time and we came out playing some good football.
"I always like to get into the box and arrive there and I enjoy scoring goals so I'll try and continue that form. It's nice to be playing as much as possible. I love this club and love playing for them."
Here’s the full story .
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OPINION: The significant Sergio Aguero development at City this season
Now into his fifth season as City manager, Guardiola has rarely deviated from utilising Sergio Aguero as a lone striker.
But recent games suggest that the 32-year-old Argentina international may finally start receiving more direct support in the role.
Raheem Sterling was also used in the centre in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Arsenal, while the same tactics were deployed against Porto and West Ham over the past week.
Aguero scored his first goal of the season in the midweek 3-1 victory over Portuguese champions Porto and the shift in shape could potentially benefit him as he enters the latter stages of his career.
Read the full story from MEN writer Joe Bray here.
Guardiola reveals thinking behind Zinchenko substitution
Eyebrows were raised when Guardiola elected to bring on left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko in the closing stages at the London Stadium yesterday.
As City searched for a late winner, Guardiola decided to bring on the Ukrainian international ahead of a more natural winger in marquee summer signing Ferran Torres.
The coach explained it was for technical, tactical reasons in his post-match interview.
"It was to have a left-footed [player on] left, and right-footed on right,” he said.
"That was the reason why because on the left we go inside and on the right we have problems to lose the balls and need to play more on the left."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Man City player Riyad Mahrez slams 'false' PSG transfer reports

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has strongly refuted claims in the French media that he openly discussed the possibility of joining Paris Saint-Germain .
Mahrez started against the Hammers at the London Stadium but was unable to help Pep Guardiola 's team take home all three points .
The Algerian was linked with Real Madrid during the summer transfer window and quotes emerged in the French press following the West Ham fixture claiming Mahrez was interested in joining PSG .
Quotes relayed by 'ActuFoot ' suggested Mahrez spoke to French broadcaster Canal+ regarding his future , alleging the forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , for the moment I am under contract with Manchester City , but I am not closing any doors , if PSG wants me , I will think about it . ''
Mahrez denied the reports on social media , claiming his interview with Canal+ had been falsely translated .
He wrote on Twitter : `` Never said that .
The tweet you translated was false and just clickbaiting .
Delete .
`` That 's not what I said at all .
What is difficult to transcribe word for word ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad Stadium until 2023 .
There was suggestions over the summer that Mahrez could have been included in a deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona , but MEN Sport understood City had no intention of allowing him to depart under any circumstance .

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has strongly refuted claims in the French media that he openly discussed the possibility of joining Paris Saint-Germain.
Mahrez started against the Hammers at the London Stadium but was unable to help Pep Guardiola's team take home all three points.
The Algerian was linked with Real Madrid during the summer transfer window and quotes emerged in the French press following the West Ham fixture claiming Mahrez was interested in joining PSG.
Quotes relayed by 'ActuFoot' suggested Mahrez spoke to French broadcaster Canal+ regarding his future, alleging the forward to have said: "Paris is my city, for the moment I am under contract with Manchester City, but I am not closing any doors, if PSG wants me, I will think about it."
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Mahrez denied the reports on social media, claiming his interview with Canal+ had been falsely translated.
He wrote on Twitter: "Never said that. The tweet you translated was false and just clickbaiting. Delete.
"That's not what I said at all. What is difficult to transcribe word for word?"
The winger is under contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2023.
There was suggestions over the summer that Mahrez could have been included in a deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, but MEN Sport understood City had no intention of allowing him to depart under any circumstance.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Man City player Eric Garcia defends Pep Guardiola decisions

Eric Garcia defended Manchester City ’ s draw at West Ham and explained how he is trying to help Pep Guardiola .
The 19-year-old was part of an unchanged lineup at the London Stadium that had to come from behind for a point against a team they have routinely battered under the manager .
Picking the same XI from the midweek win over Porto raised eyebrows given how often Guardiola has spoken about how tired his players are and how often he rotates normally ; this was just the second time he has picked the same XI in successive games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time since October 2017 .
Garcia , though , reckons the City boss felt his players were in a good condition and expects a lot of teams to drop points this season .
“ I think the manager did it as he thinks we are in a good condition , ” he said .
“ The team I think responded quite well even though we played on Wednesday .
The players who came from the bench did well .
“ We always want to win .
After the game you think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a point to take especially with our schedule .
It ’ ll be a league where a lot of teams drop points .
It was a physical game after a physical game in the week .
One point is not bad .
“ It was a really tough game , we wanted the three points but we have to take one .
We probably didn ’ t play our best game but we had our chances , dominated the second half .
We have to look at the chances we have missed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday.
” Garcia ’ s selection again proved unpopular with many fans .
The defender made it clear in summer that he will not extend a contract that runs out in June 2021 and would already be a Barcelona player if the two clubs had been able to agree a fee .
Despite his wantaway status , Garcia is clearly ahead of John Stones and others in Guardiola ’ s thinking , with the manager explaining how happy he is to be able to still count on the player .
Grateful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repay the faith .
“ For a young player like me it ’ s important to get minutes , ” he added .
“ I ’ m really happy with the opportunities the manager is giving to me and I ’ m trying to repay his confidence .
”

Eric Garcia defended Manchester City’s draw at West Ham and explained how he is trying to help Pep Guardiola.
The 19-year-old was part of an unchanged lineup at the London Stadium that had to come from behind for a point against a team they have routinely battered under the manager.
Picking the same XI from the midweek win over Porto raised eyebrows given how often Guardiola has spoken about how tired his players are and how often he rotates normally; this was just the second time he has picked the same XI in successive games while in charge of City and the first time since October 2017.
Garcia, though, reckons the City boss felt his players were in a good condition and expects a lot of teams to drop points this season.
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“I think the manager did it as he thinks we are in a good condition,” he said. “The team I think responded quite well even though we played on Wednesday. The players who came from the bench did well.
“We always want to win. After the game you think we lost two points but it’s a point to take especially with our schedule. It’ll be a league where a lot of teams drop points. It was a physical game after a physical game in the week. One point is not bad.
“It was a really tough game, we wanted the three points but we have to take one. We probably didn’t play our best game but we had our chances, dominated the second half. We have to look at the chances we have missed and try to improve for the next game on Tuesday.”
Garcia’s selection again proved unpopular with many fans. The defender made it clear in summer that he will not extend a contract that runs out in June 2021 and would already be a Barcelona player if the two clubs had been able to agree a fee.
Despite his wantaway status, Garcia is clearly ahead of John Stones and others in Guardiola’s thinking, with the manager explaining how happy he is to be able to still count on the player.
Grateful for such trust, the teenager wants to repay the faith.
“For a young player like me it’s important to get minutes,” he added. “I’m really happy with the opportunities the manager is giving to me and I’m trying to repay his confidence.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Manchester United manager Solskjaer sends message over Daniel James form

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Daniel James ' confidence is high despite another weak performance from the Manchester United winger .
James was surprisingly recalled for the 4-1 victory at Newcastle earlier this month and kept his place for the next Premier League match in the stultifying draw with Chelsea .
The 22-year-old has started three times this season and been substituted in all three with United either level or trailing .
James was replaced by debutant Edinson Cavani against Chelsea .
James has played poorly for most of the calendar year and Leeds United were interested in signing him towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer is prepared to be patient with the Welshman , though .
`` Dan 's confidence is high , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Because he 's starting games with the quality of players he 's in the team with .
Today was one of those days where he played against some good players as well , he had some moments , and we keep on working .
`` Dan 's had a really good impact at the club and we 're looking forward to developing him more . ''
United are winless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford and welcome RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday before Arsenal visit on Sunday .
Southampton and West Ham earned deserved draws at the end of last season and Crystal Palace were triumphant before Tottenham trounced United 6-1 .
Their last victory at home was in the Europa League round-of-16 second leg against LASK on August 5 .
`` We have difficult opponents , that 's true , we have RB Leipzig in the Champions League and then Arsenal , so another two big games , '' Solskjaer added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll make sure we 're ready for them .
`` Good preparation , as we always do , and let 's see where we get . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Daniel James' confidence is high despite another weak performance from the Manchester United winger.
James was surprisingly recalled for the 4-1 victory at Newcastle earlier this month and kept his place for the next Premier League match in the stultifying draw with Chelsea.
The 22-year-old has started three times this season and been substituted in all three with United either level or trailing. James was replaced by debutant Edinson Cavani against Chelsea.
James has played poorly for most of the calendar year and Leeds United were interested in signing him towards the end of the transfer window. Solskjaer is prepared to be patient with the Welshman, though.
"Dan's confidence is high," Solskjaer said. "Because he's starting games with the quality of players he's in the team with. Today was one of those days where he played against some good players as well, he had some moments, and we keep on working.
"Dan's had a really good impact at the club and we're looking forward to developing him more."
United are winless in their last five Premier League games at Old Trafford and welcome RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday before Arsenal visit on Sunday.
Southampton and West Ham earned deserved draws at the end of last season and Crystal Palace were triumphant before Tottenham trounced United 6-1. Their last victory at home was in the Europa League round-of-16 second leg against LASK on August 5.
"We have difficult opponents, that's true, we have RB Leipzig in the Champions League and then Arsenal, so another two big games," Solskjaer added. "Difficult games, but we'll make sure we're ready for them.
"Good preparation, as we always do, and let's see where we get."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Marcus Rashford named Pride of Britain as fight for hungry kids continues

Marcus Rashford has been named the Pride of Britain following his inspirational campaign to feed deprived children over the school holidays .
The Manchester United and England striker has been given a special recognition award for his relentless campaigning to ensure children did n't go hungry over the summer holidays .
It comes as the footballer made headlines once again this week , after his bid to extend the voucher scheme for school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated in Parliament .
Despite 322 Conservative MPs voting against the motion , Rashford has vowed to continue his fight to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the highlights of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award , in partnership with TSB , which will be shown on ITV next Sunday .
Marcus said simply : `` No way ! ''
on receiving his special award .
He added : `` Ultimately no kids should miss meals .
For me that should be just standard no matter where you come from .
`` If we get that as the new normal then we have made a lot of strides forward . ''
The 22-year-old , originally from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight for 200,000 disadvantaged children who receive free school meals to force Boris Johnson in to a u-turn over plans to end support over the summer .
Rashford also helped raise £20million to feed another three million people , and is continuing to provide a powerful voice for under-privileged families .
`` I attended Pride of Britain last year so I was able to see firsthand just how deserving the recipients of the awards are , '' Marcus said .
`` I am extremely humbled but I ’ d like to think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of all of the incredible people who have selflessly stepped up to support their communities during this pandemic .
`` I have met many of them and I am no more deserving than them .
`` Parents who have sacrificed everything to feed their children during this challenging time , people who are volunteering at the FareShare food banks day in and day out , people who are fighting to protect our most vulnerable children every minute of the day .
`` It is those people who really make me proud to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a United Kingdom .
`` So today , I accept this award on behalf of all of those who step up without the need for thanks and accolades .
I appreciate every single one of you . ''
The England star was surprised by Ashley Banjo , who presented the award to him , after he went to meet a young winner Emmie Narayan-Nicholas in Manchester last month .
The amazing moment when Marcus receives his award is a highlight of the Daily Mirror ’ s Pride of Britain Awards , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ITV .

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Marcus Rashford has been named the Pride of Britain following his inspirational campaign to feed deprived children over the school holidays.
The Manchester United and England striker has been given a special recognition award for his relentless campaigning to ensure children didn't go hungry over the summer holidays.
It comes as the footballer made headlines once again this week, after his bid to extend the voucher scheme for school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated in Parliament.
Despite 322 Conservative MPs voting against the motion, Rashford has vowed to continue his fight to end child food poverty.
The surprise award is one of the highlights of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award, in partnership with TSB, which will be shown on ITV next Sunday.
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Marcus said simply: "No way!" on receiving his special award.
He added: "Ultimately no kids should miss meals. For me that should be just standard no matter where you come from.
"If we get that as the new normal then we have made a lot of strides forward."
The 22-year-old, originally from Wythenshawe, dedicated his time in lockdown to fight for 200,000 disadvantaged children who receive free school meals to force Boris Johnson in to a u-turn over plans to end support over the summer.
Rashford also helped raise £20million to feed another three million people, and is continuing to provide a powerful voice for under-privileged families.
"I attended Pride of Britain last year so I was able to see firsthand just how deserving the recipients of the awards are," Marcus said.
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"I am extremely humbled but I’d like to think that I am receiving this award on behalf of all of the incredible people who have selflessly stepped up to support their communities during this pandemic.
"I have met many of them and I am no more deserving than them.
"Parents who have sacrificed everything to feed their children during this challenging time, people who are volunteering at the FareShare food banks day in and day out, people who are fighting to protect our most vulnerable children every minute of the day.
"It is those people who really make me proud to be British and really define us as a United Kingdom.
"So today, I accept this award on behalf of all of those who step up without the need for thanks and accolades. I appreciate every single one of you."
The England star was surprised by Ashley Banjo, who presented the award to him, after he went to meet a young winner Emmie Narayan-Nicholas in Manchester last month.
The amazing moment when Marcus receives his award is a highlight of the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards, which will be screened at 9pm on Sunday night on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Tributes paid after tragic death of former Manchester City youth team player

Tributes have poured in for a former Manchester City youth team player who has died suddenly .
Jeremy Wisten was born in Malawi but his family moved to the UK when he was a baby .
He played at clubs including Altrincham Juniors and De La Salle before signing for City 's Under 13 Elite Squad in 2016 where he was a highly-promising centre back .
Manchester City confirmed the youngster 's tragic death on Twitter on Sunday evening .
`` The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deepest condolences to his friends and family .
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time . ''
Friends and fellow players have reacted with shock at his death at such a young age .
Cole Palmer , 18 , was among those to post a tribute on social media .
He shared pictures and videos of the friends together with the message : `` You Will Be Forever Missed .
Fly High My Brother Rest In Paradise Another fellow Man City youth team player Tyrhys Dolan , who now plays for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The pain is indescribable I can ’ t believe I ’ m writing this message , I can ’ t Thank you enough for giving me the best times of my life , '' wrote Tyrhys .
`` Always been a brother to me and I will carry on your legacy forever !
RIP bro see you on the other side . ''
Friend Holly Mills posted on Facebook : `` To the most beautiful person/soul I have ever met , Jeremy Wisten .
`` We love you forever , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NEVER be forgotten .
Your smile lit up every room you walked in , your energy alone truly cured any sadness I ever felt , you are and always will be so special to me , to your friends , to your family and everyone else that knew you for who you were .
`` To all of his family and friends , he LOVED you so so much , you all meant the world to him , I promise . ''
A gofundme page set up to help support Jeremy 's family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over £5,000 .
It reads : `` We are raising money to help Jeremy 's family give him the best send off he deserves .
`` The most beautiful soul who was loved by many .
`` Everyone who knew Jez would know that he had a smile that would light up the room .
Gone too soon but never forgotten , always in our hearts .
We love you .
Rest in paradise Jez . ''

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Tributes have poured in for a former Manchester City youth team player who has died suddenly.
Jeremy Wisten was born in Malawi but his family moved to the UK when he was a baby.
He played at clubs including Altrincham Juniors and De La Salle before signing for City's Under 13 Elite Squad in 2015. He was a highly-promising centre back.
Jeremy left the club two-years-ago.
Manchester City confirmed the youngster's tragic death on Twitter on Sunday evening.
"The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten," they said.
"We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time."
Friends and fellow players have reacted with shock at his death at such a young age.
Cole Palmer, 18, was among those to post a tribute on social media.
He shared pictures and videos of the friends together with the message: "You Will Be Forever Missed. Fly High My Brother Rest In Paradise
Another fellow Man City youth team player Tyrhys Dolan, who now plays for Blackburn Rovers, posted a heartfelt tribute.
"The pain is indescribable I can’t believe I’m writing this message, I can’t Thank you enough for giving me the best times of my life," wrote Tyrhys.
"Always been a brother to me and I will carry on your legacy forever! RIP bro see you on the other side."
Friend Holly Mills posted on Facebook: "To the most beautiful person/soul I have ever met, Jeremy Wisten.
"We love you forever, we will miss you forever, you will NEVER be forgotten.
Your smile lit up every room you walked in, your energy alone truly cured any sadness I ever felt, you are and always will be so special to me, to your friends, to your family and everyone else that knew you for who you were.
"To all of his family and friends, he LOVED you so so much, you all meant the world to him, I promise."
A gofundme page set up to help support Jeremy's family pay for funeral costs has already reached over £5,000.
It reads: "We are raising money to help Jeremy's family give him the best send off he deserves.
"The most beautiful soul who was loved by many.
"Everyone who knew Jez would know that he had a smile that would light up the room. Gone too soon but never forgotten, always in our hearts. We love you. Rest in paradise Jez."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Man United and Man City in Adama Traore 'chase' and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are one of three teams to have joined Manchester United in the hunt for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore , according to reports .
Though United did manage to salvage their summer transfer window by securing deals for four new players on deadline day , they still failed to sign top target Jadon Sancho .
The Borussia Dortmund forward was identified as a priority months in advance as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aimed to bring a quality right winger to the club , but the Bundesliga side refused to lower their asking price and United were adamant against paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United have since being linked with a number of attacking alternatives to Sancho .
The latest is Traore , who has established himself as one of the most dangerous wide-men in the Premier League with his devastating pace and skill .
According to TalkSport , United consider the speedy Spaniard as a potential plan B to Sancho but they will face stiff competition from neighbours City , fierce foes Liverpool and Barcelona .
It 's reported Juventus wo n't be pursuing Trarore , after signing wingers Federico Chiesa and Dejan Kulusevski this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put off by Wolves ' £90million valuation , which would also likely be too much for a cash-strapped Barca .
The report adds that the three Premier League clubs could work something out in the coming months , despite the huge price tag .
However , MEN Sport do not understand the 24-year-old to be a target for either Manchester club .
City signed winger Ferran Torres in the summer and will likely prioritise other position in the upcoming windows , while Sancho remains United 's top target in the position .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five years ago , but offered under his valuation , reports claim .
The Sun report that United could have snapped up the Frenchman when he in the Valenciennes youth team but bid £500,000 rather than £700,000 , which the French side wanted .
Upamecano remains a player United admire but they did not pursue a summer deal for the RB Leizpig player despite a clamour for them to sign him .
City have also been linked with the centre-back in the past but are unlikely to be after another centre-back any time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Manchester City are one of three teams to have joined Manchester United in the hunt for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore, according to reports.
Though United did manage to salvage their summer transfer window by securing deals for four new players on deadline day, they still failed to sign top target Jadon Sancho.
The Borussia Dortmund forward was identified as a priority months in advance as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aimed to bring a quality right winger to the club, but the Bundesliga side refused to lower their asking price and United were adamant against paying their 120 million Euro valuation up front.
United have since being linked with a number of attacking alternatives to Sancho.
The latest is Traore, who has established himself as one of the most dangerous wide-men in the Premier League with his devastating pace and skill.
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According to TalkSport, United consider the speedy Spaniard as a potential plan B to Sancho but they will face stiff competition from neighbours City, fierce foes Liverpool and Barcelona.
It's reported Juventus won't be pursuing Trarore, after signing wingers Federico Chiesa and Dejan Kulusevski this year, but also because they are put off by Wolves' £90million valuation, which would also likely be too much for a cash-strapped Barca.
The report adds that the three Premier League clubs could work something out in the coming months, despite the huge price tag.
However, MEN Sport do not understand the 24-year-old to be a target for either Manchester club. City signed winger Ferran Torres in the summer and will likely prioritise other position in the upcoming windows, while Sancho remains United's top target in the position.
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Meanwhile, United could have signed Dayot Upamecano five years ago, but offered under his valuation, reports claim.
The Sun report that United could have snapped up the Frenchman when he in the Valenciennes youth team but bid £500,000 rather than £700,000, which the French side wanted.
Upamecano remains a player United admire but they did not pursue a summer deal for the RB Leizpig player despite a clamour for them to sign him.
City have also been linked with the centre-back in the past but are unlikely to be after another centre-back any time soon following the signing of Ruben Dias.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Seven detained as special forces storm 'hijacked' oil tanker off Isle of Wight

Seven people have been detained after special forces stormed an oil tanker situated off the Isle of Wight .
The Nave Andromeda had been due to dock in Southampton earlier today , but a rescue call was put out by the captain after reports of a hijacking .
Armed forces gained access to the vessel just after 7pm tonight , the Ministry of Defence said .
A Special Boat Service team and six helicopters are believed to have been used in the rescue operation .
Initial reports confirm that the crew are safe , as seven stowaways were arrested and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be seen circling the ship on Sunday afternoon .
A three-mile exclusion zone was set up in the area south of Sandown .
The Ministry of Defence confirmed : `` In response to a police request , the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking .
`` Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained .
`` Police investigations will now continue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and well . ''
Tobias Ellwood , chairman of the Commons Defence Committee , said the boarding of the tanker Nave Andromeda by British armed forces was a `` good outcome '' .
`` We have been watching this all day , '' he told BBC News .
`` Seven stowaways on board taking over a ship or causing the ship not to be in full command would have triggered a multi-agency alarm and then well-rehearsed classified protocols were then put into action .
`` Initially it didn ’ t look like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ erratic behaviour was concerning .
`` The safety of the crew was important as is indeed any unauthorised movement towards the coast .
`` I am pleased to see that swift action has been taken .
This is a good outcome . ''
Concerns over the crew 's welfare were raised at 10:04 GMT when the vessel was six miles off Bembridge , police said .
A spokesman said `` verbal threats '' had been made towards the crew .
A Hampshire police spokesman previously said : `` At 10.04am today ( 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda – a vessel situated approximately six miles off the coast of Bembridge , Isle of Wight .
`` The vessel had been travelling in the direction of Southampton .
`` It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board , and they had made verbal threats towards the crew .
No one has been reported injured .
`` An exclusion zone , with a three-mile radius , is currently in place near the vessel .
`` Police are currently working closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Coastguard Agency and Border Force , to bring this incident to a safe conclusion . ''

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Seven people have been detained after special forces stormed an oil tanker situated off the Isle of Wight.
The Nave Andromeda had been due to dock in Southampton earlier today, but a rescue call was put out by the captain after reports of a hijacking.
Armed forces gained access to the vessel just after 7pm tonight, the Ministry of Defence said.
A Special Boat Service team and six helicopters are believed to have been used in the rescue operation.
Initial reports confirm that the crew are safe, as seven stowaways were arrested and taken into custody.
Two coastguard helicopters could be seen circling the ship on Sunday afternoon.
A three-mile exclusion zone was set up in the area south of Sandown.
(Image: PA)
The Ministry of Defence confirmed: "In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking.
"Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained.
"Police investigations will now continue. Initial reports confirm the crew are safe and well."
Tobias Ellwood, chairman of the Commons Defence Committee, said the boarding of the tanker Nave Andromeda by British armed forces was a "good outcome".
"We have been watching this all day," he told BBC News.
"Seven stowaways on board taking over a ship or causing the ship not to be in full command would have triggered a multi-agency alarm and then well-rehearsed classified protocols were then put into action.
"Initially it didn’t look like this was terrorist-related nor involving WMD but the erratic behaviour was concerning.
"The safety of the crew was important as is indeed any unauthorised movement towards the coast.
"I am pleased to see that swift action has been taken. This is a good outcome."
Concerns over the crew's welfare were raised at 10:04 GMT when the vessel was six miles off Bembridge, police said.
A spokesman said "verbal threats" had been made towards the crew.
A Hampshire police spokesman previously said: "At 10.04am today (25 October) concerns were raised to police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda – a vessel situated approximately six miles off the coast of Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
"The vessel had been travelling in the direction of Southampton.
"It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board, and they had made verbal threats towards the crew. No one has been reported injured.
"An exclusion zone, with a three-mile radius, is currently in place near the vessel.
"Police are currently working closely with our partners, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Border Force, to bring this incident to a safe conclusion."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Four arrested after 'teenager' stabbed in broad daylight on residential street

Four people have been arrested after a stabbing on a residential street in Rochdale .
A large emergency response was prompted after police were called to a disturbance on Heywood Road in Castleton on Sunday morning .
Eye witnesses described seeing more than half a dozen police cars , paramedic vehicles , and ambulances at the scene .
The victim , believed to be a teenage boy , was found to have suffered knife wounds during the attack .
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
Greater Manchester Police say they later arrested four people in 'various locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for questioning , with enquiries said to be ongoing .
Neighbours reported seeing a large group of young men on bikes on Heywood Road , shortly before the stabbing occurred .
Police cordoned off a section of the road throughout Sunday morning , to carry out their investigations .
One local resident said : `` I saw a kid on a bike and another one arguing - they looked about 14 or 15 .
`` Then the next thing the police came .
They got here really quickly .
`` I heard one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machete . ''
Another said : `` I just heard that someone had been stabbed .
`` There were more than half a dozen police cars , a couple of medic cars and an ambulance .
`` The young lad was going into the ambulance and I could hear him telling them that he did n't need one .
`` You just ca n't fathom it really . ''
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` At 10.41am on Sunday 25 October officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Heywood Road in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found to have knife injuries which are not thought to be life threatening .
`` Four people were later arrested at various locations .
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting the incident number 1058 of 25/10/2020 or or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Four people have been arrested after a stabbing on a residential street in Rochdale.
A large emergency response was prompted after police were called to a disturbance on Heywood Road in Castleton on Sunday morning.
Eye witnesses described seeing more than half a dozen police cars, paramedic vehicles, and ambulances at the scene.
The victim, believed to be a teenage boy, was found to have suffered knife wounds during the attack.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Greater Manchester Police say they later arrested four people in 'various locations.'
(Image: Joel Goodman)
They remain in police custody for questioning, with enquiries said to be ongoing.
Neighbours reported seeing a large group of young men on bikes on Heywood Road, shortly before the stabbing occurred.
Police cordoned off a section of the road throughout Sunday morning, to carry out their investigations.
One local resident said: "I saw a kid on a bike and another one arguing - they looked about 14 or 15.
"Then the next thing the police came. They got here really quickly.
"I heard one of the boys got stabbed with a machete."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Another said: "I just heard that someone had been stabbed.
"There were more than half a dozen police cars, a couple of medic cars and an ambulance.
"The young lad was going into the ambulance and I could hear him telling them that he didn't need one.
"You just can't fathom it really."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At 10.41am on Sunday 25 October officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Heywood Road in Rochdale.
"On arrival one person was found to have knife injuries which are not thought to be life threatening.
"Four people were later arrested at various locations.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting the incident number 1058 of 25/10/2020 or or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Four more people die with coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals

A further four people have died in hospitals across Greater Manchester after testing positive for coronavirus .
The region 's hospital death toll has now reached 2,545 , according to the latest NHS figures .
All four deaths were recorded at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust .
The latest figures come as more than 100 patients with Covid-19 died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals in the space of a week .
A total of 112 Covid patients died at the region ’ s hospitals in the seven days up to October 22 .
It ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 100 since May 16 .
There have been 257 deaths within the region 's hospitals in October so far .
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of Sunday , October 25 is : In England , a further 151 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday , the Government said .
This brings the UK total to 44,896 .
Separate figures published by the UK ’ s statistics agencies show there have now been 59,000 deaths registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the death certificate .

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A further four people have died in hospitals across Greater Manchester after testing positive for coronavirus.
The region's hospital death toll has now reached 2,545, according to the latest NHS figures.
All four deaths were recorded at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The latest figures come as more than 100 patients with Covid-19 died in Greater Manchester's hospitals in the space of a week.
A total of 112 Covid patients died at the region’s hospitals in the seven days up to October 22.
It’s the first time the weekly total has gone over 100 since May 16.
There have been 257 deaths within the region's hospitals in October so far.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, October 25 is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 272
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 516
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 644
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 215
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 245
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 314
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 15
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 309
In England, a further 151 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, the Government said.
This brings the UK total to 44,896.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 59,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Man City evening headlines as Mahrez strongly refutes PSG claims

Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has strongly refuted claims he is interested in joining French giants Paris Saint-Germain .
As reported by Acufoot , Mahrez supposedly told Canal+ : “ Paris is my city , for the moment I am under contract with Manchester City , but I am not closing any doors , if PSG wants me , I will think about it.
” However , Mahrez has today taken to Twitter to unequivocally reject the report .
Alongside retweeting the video from Canal+ , he wrote : “ Never said that .
The tweet you translated was false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mahrez was linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer , with a swap deal for Lionel Messi mooted .
But MEN Sport understands City never had any intention of allowing the Algeria international to depart .
Manchester City transfer target Jules Kounde has revealed he told Sevilla sporting director Monchi that he would not force through a move to the Etihad this summer .
City were eager to add to their defensive options in the transfer window and eventually brought in Ruben Dias , as well as Nathan Ake .
Yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid turned down for Kounde that they turned to Dias .
And the French defender has spoken about the Premier League side ’ s interest .
“ The interest of a club like City is always a good thing , ” he told .
“ But I 'm at Sevilla and I 'm very calm .
“ I 'm lucky to be at a club that competes at a very good level .
We have a fantastic group of players and people .
“ There was n't a bad option , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force anything .
If everyone was n't happy , I knew I had a contract here , playing in the Champions League.
” UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to visit Manchester City – and Manchester United – following his retirement from the sport .
The UFC lightweight champion defended his title on Fight Island against Justin Gaethje this weekend and extended his record to 29-0 before bringing an end to his career .
And with extra time now on his hands , Nurmagomedov wants to travel the world , with Manchester top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ m going to travel a lot , ” he told BT Sport .
“ I ’ m going to come to London .
I really want to watch a lot of games .
`` Manchester [ United ] , Liverpool , Manchester City .
I really want to come .
I know they have great stadiums with big history .
“ I know there are no crowds allowed [ right now ] , but I really want to come , maybe in November , when they have a great match @ @

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Mahrez slams false PSG reports
Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has strongly refuted claims he is interested in joining French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
As reported by Acufoot, Mahrez supposedly told Canal+: “Paris is my city, for the moment I am under contract with Manchester City, but I am not closing any doors, if PSG wants me, I will think about it.”
However, Mahrez has today taken to Twitter to unequivocally reject the report.
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Alongside retweeting the video from Canal+, he wrote: “Never said that. The tweet you translated was false and just click-baiting. Video here”
Mahrez was linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer, with a swap deal for Lionel Messi mooted. But MEN Sport understands City never had any intention of allowing the Algeria international to depart.
Kounde didn’t push for City move
Manchester City transfer target Jules Kounde has revealed he told Sevilla sporting director Monchi that he would not force through a move to the Etihad this summer.
City were eager to add to their defensive options in the transfer window and eventually brought in Ruben Dias, as well as Nathan Ake.
Yet it was only after City had a bid turned down for Kounde that they turned to Dias. And the French defender has spoken about the Premier League side’s interest.
“The interest of a club like City is always a good thing,” he told the club's official website . “But I'm at Sevilla and I'm very calm.
“I'm lucky to be at a club that competes at a very good level. We have a fantastic group of players and people.
“There wasn't a bad option, but I always told Monchi that I would not force anything. If everyone wasn't happy, I knew I had a contract here, playing in the Champions League.”
Khabib makes City admission
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to visit Manchester City – and Manchester United – following his retirement from the sport.
The UFC lightweight champion defended his title on Fight Island against Justin Gaethje this weekend and extended his record to 29-0 before bringing an end to his career.
And with extra time now on his hands, Nurmagomedov wants to travel the world, with Manchester top of his agenda.
“After this fight, I’m going to travel a lot,” he told BT Sport. “I’m going to come to London. I really want to watch a lot of games.
"Manchester [United], Liverpool, Manchester City. I really want to come. I know they have great stadiums with big history.
“I know there are no crowds allowed [right now], but I really want to come, maybe in November, when they have a great match.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--'Nobody believes me': Dad reveals what it's like when your name is Korona

A dad says he has to show ID everywhere he goes- including at the birth of his son - because his surname is Korona .
Jimmy Korona , 38 , said he had no problem with his name until Covid - but now delivery drivers , bar staff and even doctors do n't believe him .
He has to constantly show his driver 's license to doubters - who think he 's joking .
Jimmy even had to show ID recently to medics at the birth of his son - because they would n't believe baby Korona 's name was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people laughing at him in the pub and delivery drivers who question whether his name - which is Polish - is real .
Construction worker Jimmy said : `` Nobody can believe my name is Korona with the coronavirus pandemic about .
`` People down the pub come up and say that they ca n't believe my name is Korona .
`` Nobody believes me apart from those that I 've known for years .
`` When I do say what my second name is , most people do n't believe me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ card or passport to prove that 's my name , and it 's always been my name .
`` It feels weird hearing my name everywhere .
It just feels dead strange hearing your name being said over and over .
`` It 's a name that nobody else has really got , not like a Smith or a Davies , and now it 's all over the news , in all the papers and on the radio every day .
It 's crazy ! ''
Jimmy and his fiancee Lauren have welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born in the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
Their newborn son Jimmy Joseph Korona was born on September 21 but the dad had to prove his surname was real at the hospital to disbelieving doctors .
Jimmy , from Stoke , said : `` Lauren has been to the hospital quite regularly throughout her pregnancy and the doctors said 'this is crazy , you should talk to the papers ' .
`` I had to show the doctors my driving license after saying my son 's name was Korona - they thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a joke .
`` Lauren is a brilliant mum to JJ and we 're planning on getting married whenever the virus lets us so we 'll be a family of Koronas .
`` I have to say my last name a lot at work too .
`` We get a lot of deliveries and the company I work for tell the delivery drivers they have to see a man called Jimmy Korona .
`` They do n't believe them , they ask if they 're having a laugh , and 'are you taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company has to explain 'no that 's his name , call him on this number ' .
`` Thankfully nobody has refused to do the deliveries thinking it 's a joke but when they arrive they do ask if the name is right or have they heard it wrong .
`` Some people do n't believe me to the point that I have to produce some identification .
`` It 's crazy the amount of effort I have to go through just to prove my name is real ! ''
Jimmy 's surname @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who survived a concentration camp in Germany following World War II .
`` My grandad was in the concentration camps in Germany and after being rescued , he landed in Broadway , in Meir , in Stoke on Trent and married my nan , '' he said .
`` He was training to be a doctor and then when the war started , he was forced to work on a pig farm and survive off pig food whilst in the concentration camps .
`` He survived the war and came to England to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell in love with my nan and that 's how we got our family name of Korona .
`` He 's passed away now , God rest his soul , but I would n't have this unique surname without him so I definitely would n't change my name , even after all this ! ''
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A dad says he has to show ID everywhere he goes- including at the birth of his son - because his surname is Korona.
Jimmy Korona, 38, said he had no problem with his name until Covid - but now delivery drivers, bar staff and even doctors don't believe him.
He has to constantly show his driver's license to doubters - who think he's joking.
Jimmy even had to show ID recently to medics at the birth of his son - because they wouldn't believe baby Korona's name wasn't a joke.
He's had people laughing at him in the pub and delivery drivers who question whether his name - which is Polish - is real.
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Construction worker Jimmy said: "Nobody can believe my name is Korona with the coronavirus pandemic about.
"People down the pub come up and say that they can't believe my name is Korona.
"Nobody believes me apart from those that I've known for years.
"When I do say what my second name is, most people don't believe me.
"So I show them my bank card or passport to prove that's my name, and it's always been my name.
"It feels weird hearing my name everywhere. It just feels dead strange hearing your name being said over and over.
"It's a name that nobody else has really got, not like a Smith or a Davies, and now it's all over the news, in all the papers and on the radio every day. It's crazy!"
Jimmy and his fiancee Lauren have welcomed a baby boy earlier this year - born in the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Their newborn son Jimmy Joseph Korona was born on September 21 but the dad had to prove his surname was real at the hospital to disbelieving doctors.
Jimmy, from Stoke, said: "Lauren has been to the hospital quite regularly throughout her pregnancy and the doctors said 'this is crazy, you should talk to the papers'.
"I had to show the doctors my driving license after saying my son's name was Korona - they thought I was basically naming him that as a joke.
"Lauren is a brilliant mum to JJ and we're planning on getting married whenever the virus lets us so we'll be a family of Koronas.
"I have to say my last name a lot at work too.
"We get a lot of deliveries and the company I work for tell the delivery drivers they have to see a man called Jimmy Korona.
"They don't believe them, they ask if they're having a laugh, and 'are you taking the Michael?'
"And my company has to explain 'no that's his name, call him on this number'.
"Thankfully nobody has refused to do the deliveries thinking it's a joke but when they arrive they do ask if the name is right or have they heard it wrong.
"Some people don't believe me to the point that I have to produce some identification.
"It's crazy the amount of effort I have to go through just to prove my name is real!"
Jimmy's surname comes from his grandfather Jozef Korona, who survived a concentration camp in Germany following World War II.
"My grandad was in the concentration camps in Germany and after being rescued, he landed in Broadway, in Meir, in Stoke on Trent and married my nan," he said.
"He was training to be a doctor and then when the war started, he was forced to work on a pig farm and survive off pig food whilst in the concentration camps.
"He survived the war and came to England to work in the mines in Meir and fell in love with my nan and that's how we got our family name of Korona.
"He's passed away now, God rest his soul, but I wouldn't have this unique surname without him so I definitely wouldn't change my name, even after all this!"
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer sends message to critics

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solslkjaer sent a message to his critics after his side ’ s 0-0 draw with Chelsea .
The Norwegian coach has come under fire following the his side ’ s difficult start to the 2020/21 campaign , which included the humiliating 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford .
Solslkjaer ’ s handling of new signing Donny van de Beek has also been questioned , with the Dutch star an unused substitute against Chelsea .
However , the United boss insists every decision he makes is to the long-term benefit of his side .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he told on United 's schedule and how that impacts his decisions .
“ It 's easy to be a fan , or to be you and sit and say 'he should be playing , he should be playing ' , but you do n't know what 's going on behind the scenes .
“ They are tired , they 've played lots of internationals now , every three days .
And after PSG last time [ in 2019 ] we had a big dip .
This time around we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a point and it 's something to build from.
” Solskjaer admits he was too eager to include Paul Pogba in his United starting XI following the midfielder ’ s recovery from COVID-19 .
Pogba tested positive for coronavirus in August and , after a period of self-isolation , undertook just nine days of pre-season training before being thrust into the side against Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur .
The World Cup winner struggled to influence those games and has subsequently started United ’ s last three fixtures on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now believes is the wiser approach .
“ He ’ s been out for a while with coronavirus this summer , so he ’ s getting better and better and maybe more his shape , ” he said .
“ Maybe I was unfair to him starting him that early in the first few games but he ’ s coming on and he ’ s done great when he ’ s come on.
” The United boss added : “ When you ’ ve got good players it ’ s a nice challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got good players on the bench that can come on and impact the game .
I think Paul , all three games this week , he ’ s really come on and made a very positive impact.
” After remained an unused substitute in United ’ s draw with Chelsea , Gary Neville has described Solskjaer ’ s use of the Dutch star `` a mystery '' .
Van de Beek arrived from Ajax in a £40.1million move this summer , but he is yet to make a full start in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the midfielder 's lack of playing time is curious , and it may lead van de Beek to question why he moved to Old Trafford .
“ What is a little bit of a mystery is the use of van de Beek since being signed for £40m , ” Neville said on Sky Sports .
“ He doesn ’ t seem to be at the forefront of Ole ’ s plans in every game .
It ’ s a bit of a mystery , that one .
“ The more he doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t come on , well , a £40m-player , ordinarily , you get him into the team .
He must be thinking , ‘ What am I doing here ?
’ at this moment in time .
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Solskjaer sends message to critics
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solslkjaer sent a message to his critics after his side’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
The Norwegian coach has come under fire following the his side’s difficult start to the 2020/21 campaign, which included the humiliating 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
Solslkjaer’s handling of new signing Donny van de Beek has also been questioned, with the Dutch star an unused substitute against Chelsea.
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However, the United boss insists every decision he makes is to the long-term benefit of his side.
“It's going to be relentless,” he told MUTV on United's schedule and how that impacts his decisions. “It's easy to be a fan, or to be you and sit and say 'he should be playing, he should be playing', but you don't know what's going on behind the scenes.
“They are tired, they've played lots of internationals now, every three days. And after PSG last time [in 2019] we had a big dip. This time around we've started with a good performance, we got a point and it's something to build from.”
Pogba admission made by Solskjaer
Solskjaer admits he was too eager to include Paul Pogba in his United starting XI following the midfielder’s recovery from COVID-19.
Pogba tested positive for coronavirus in August and, after a period of self-isolation, undertook just nine days of pre-season training before being thrust into the side against Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.
The World Cup winner struggled to influence those games and has subsequently started United’s last three fixtures on the substitutes’ bench. Something which Solskjaer now believes is the wiser approach.
“He’s been out for a while with coronavirus this summer, so he’s getting better and better and maybe more his shape,” he said. “Maybe I was unfair to him starting him that early in the first few games but he’s coming on and he’s done great when he’s come on.”
The United boss added: “When you’ve got good players it’s a nice challenge and a decision to make when you’ve got good players on the bench that can come on and impact the game. I think Paul, all three games this week, he’s really come on and made a very positive impact.”
Neville questions Van de Beek role
After Van de Beek remained an unused substitute in United’s draw with Chelsea, Gary Neville has described Solskjaer’s use of the Dutch star "a mystery".
Van de Beek arrived from Ajax in a £40.1million move this summer, but he is yet to make a full start in the Premier League.
To Neville, the midfielder's lack of playing time is curious, and it may lead van de Beek to question why he moved to Old Trafford.
“What is a little bit of a mystery is the use of van de Beek since being signed for £40m,” Neville said on Sky Sports. “He doesn’t seem to be at the forefront of Ole’s plans in every game. It’s a bit of a mystery, that one.
“The more he doesn’t start, the more he doesn’t come on, well, a £40m-player, ordinarily, you get him into the team. He must be thinking, ‘What am I doing here?’ at this moment in time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Patrice Evra tells Manchester United they have three problems to solve

Patrice Evra has named three conundrums Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must deal with following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea .
Manchester United were held to goalless encounter at Old Trafford in a game that struggled to live up to expectations .
United had the best opportunities in the match , with Marcus Rashford drawing smart saves from Edouard Mendy in each half .
The boss named a surprising XI for the match after reverting back to the team that beat Newcastle United 4-1 on Saturday , despite their 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night .
That meant Axel Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek , despite the former 's bright cameo at the Parc des Princes .
Captain Harry Maguire returned to the team , with Alex Telles not even making the bench as United opted to revert back to a back four after playing a three-man defence in midweek .
With the form of Pogba a concern , whilst Van de Beek is yet to start a Premier League match this season and was an unused substitute against Chelsea , Evra has named the situation of both players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision on his preferred defensive formation .
`` I think now , Ole [ Gunnar Solskaer ] will get to a point where he has to make big decisions , '' Evra told Sky Sports .
`` Centre-back because , I 'm sorry , Axel Tuanzebe was amazing .
He put Neymar and Mbappe in his pocket , he deserved to play !
`` Are we going to stay with a back four , will we go to a three ?
We will see , I know Ole has big decisions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Paul [ Pogba ] on the bench , it 's a good time for United though I would say . ''

Patrice Evra has named three conundrums Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must deal with following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
Manchester United were held to goalless encounter at Old Trafford in a game that struggled to live up to expectations.
United had the best opportunities in the match, with Marcus Rashford drawing smart saves from Edouard Mendy in each half.
The boss named a surprising XI for the match after reverting back to the team that beat Newcastle United 4-1 on Saturday, despite their 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.
That meant Axel Tuanzebe was left on the bench, along with Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek, despite the former's bright cameo at the Parc des Princes.
Captain Harry Maguire returned to the team, with Alex Telles not even making the bench as United opted to revert back to a back four after playing a three-man defence in midweek.
With the form of Pogba a concern, whilst Van de Beek is yet to start a Premier League match this season and was an unused substitute against Chelsea, Evra has named the situation of both players as problems Solkajer must solve, alongside a decision on his preferred defensive formation.
"I think now, Ole [Gunnar Solskaer] will get to a point where he has to make big decisions," Evra told Sky Sports.
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"Centre-back because, I'm sorry, Axel Tuanzebe was amazing. He put Neymar and Mbappe in his pocket, he deserved to play!
"Are we going to stay with a back four, will we go to a three? We will see, I know Ole has big decisions to make.
"Like Van de Beek, Paul [Pogba] on the bench, it's a good time for United though I would say."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--'Why I decided to tell my workmates I'm bisexual'

A railway engineer says a Pride train gave him the encouragement he needed to come out as bisexual to his family , friends and workmates .
In August , Avanti West Coast unveiled the UK ’ s first train to be ‘ fully wrapped ’ in Pride flag colours on the West Coast Main Line , which links London to Glasgow via Newcastle , Manchester , and Birmingham .
The Pendolino train , which is now a permanent member of Avanti ’ s fleet , celebrates and embraces diversity while also featuring literature , stories and posters helping passengers learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train adopts the most recent version of the Pride flag , incorporating black , brown , light blue , pink and white colours to represent people of colour , the transgender community and those living with or who have been lost to HIV/AIDS .
Alongside the launch of the train , Avanti unveiled a national competition to name the train and the honour eventually went to railway engineer Edward Hitchon Godfrey , 27 , with the name ‘ Progress ’ .
Ed , who lives and works in Derby , grew up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a ‘ key part ’ of growing up .
His dad joined the railway industry when Ed was seven and he grew up wanting to work with trains himself .
“ My first job out of college and in-between university was railway based , ” Ed recalls .
“ I would hang up posters across train stations for Northern Rail .
`` When I went to study engineering at university , my girlfriend and mum would constantly gang up on me and insist I applied for jobs .
For Ed , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity not to be missed but it also spoke to him about his own experiences of being bisexual .
“ I saw the competition to name the train online and I had seen people already sharing the hashtag for it to be called Progress , ” he says .
“ I thought I would throw my story behind the cause because I thought it was a good campaign that had more aims to it than just naming a train .
“ I believe it ’ s important for companies to make a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a safe place for LGBT+ people.
” Read more of today 's stories here Ed , who now works as an assurance engineer , said previous Pride campaigns , such as the launch of Great Western Railway ’ s ‘ Trainbow ’ two years ago , had helped start a discussion with his colleagues about being ‘ out ’ at work .
“ I ’ ve always been aware that I was also attracted to men , but I never really felt the bisexual label spoke to me , ” he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a joke and it was never really anything I took seriously .
“ But as I ’ ve gone through life , I realised that ’ s actually not quite true .
`` As a result of the other Pride trains that have operated before , it just felt okay to come out at work.
” Ed came out to his friends and then-girlfriend , who he is now married to , three years ago - but the decision to come out at work had only happened recently due to perceptions of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I first joined , there was definitely a sense where it felt like I was stepping back in time in certain aspects of the job , ” he explains .
“ Engineering is still very much male-dominated and the workforce in a lot of areas doesn ’ t necessarily bring with it progressive views , '' Ed adds .
“ It can be quite challenging but seeing how rail companies are making these commitments to improve inclusivity shows there is a real drive for change.
” While the launch of Avanti ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ milestone ’ in the industry , Ed says there were still people within the workforce who were opposed to the idea .
“ There are still people who want it to be 1967 again and don ’ t necessarily feel that these campaigns speak to them and believe they could instead be a direct attack on them , ” he added .
“ But when the campaign ran , you could see that a lot of people supporting it were allies and not just members of the LGBT+ community .
“ You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive streak that recognised the need to do better . ''
He added that , despite some outdated attitudes , the railway workplace often feels like 'one big family ' .
`` It ’ s fantastic to work with the people I work with , '' Ed says .
“ Even though we ’ re privatised there ’ s still a sense we ’ re doing something for the common good and there ’ s definitely a sense of railway family .
`` I love doing engineering and I love railways generally but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely communal benefits . ''
When Ed was announced as the winner of the train ’ s name competition , it was the first time he shared his sexuality with the majority of his family .
`` I ’ ve never really bothered telling most of my family or friends as it did n't seem particularly important , '' he said .
“ It felt to me as a bit of an admin task because I knew they would be supportive about it .
“ I ’ ve been happily married for over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change anything , but when I won the competition I thought that I should probably tell the people I love.
” Not only does the ‘ Progress ’ name of the train identify the updated Pride flag , but Ed says it also represents that need to do better and to continue the fight for change .
That , he says , is what stood out for him most about this campaign .
“ It ’ s a huge honour to name a train - if you told me at the age of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name a train , my face would have lit up rooms if not cities , ” Ed says .
“ But , while that ’ s fantastic , the main thing for me is that we can achieve something out of this .
“ I ’ ve been able to be out as a bisexual man in my workplace and it ’ s been pretty easy .
`` I would like to think that we can move to a point where everyone can be out and happy and feel safe in their workplace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just within the rail industry , although I would particularly like to see it in rail because I think feeling safe in your workplace is the bare minimum you can ask for really .
”

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A railway engineer says a Pride train gave him the encouragement he needed to come out as bisexual to his family, friends and workmates.
In August, Avanti West Coast unveiled the UK’s first train to be ‘fully wrapped’ in Pride flag colours on the West Coast Main Line, which links London to Glasgow via Newcastle, Manchester, and Birmingham.
The Pendolino train, which is now a permanent member of Avanti’s fleet, celebrates and embraces diversity while also featuring literature, stories and posters helping passengers learn about LGBT+ issues and topics.
The train adopts the most recent version of the Pride flag, incorporating black, brown, light blue, pink and white colours to represent people of colour, the transgender community and those living with or who have been lost to HIV/AIDS.
Alongside the launch of the train, Avanti unveiled a national competition to name the train and the honour eventually went to railway engineer Edward Hitchon Godfrey, 27, with the name ‘Progress’.
(Image: Tom Maddick)
Ed, who lives and works in Derby, grew up in York and visiting the local railway museum was a ‘key part’ of growing up.
His dad joined the railway industry when Ed was seven and he grew up wanting to work with trains himself.
“My first job out of college and in-between university was railway based,” Ed recalls.
“I would hang up posters across train stations for Northern Rail.
"When I went to study engineering at university, my girlfriend and mum would constantly gang up on me and insist I applied for jobs.
“I found a graduate scheme at a railway company and I haven’t looked back since.”
(Image: Tom Maddick/Avanti West Coast)
For Ed, the opportunity to name the train was an opportunity not to be missed but it also spoke to him about his own experiences of being bisexual.
“I saw the competition to name the train online and I had seen people already sharing the hashtag for it to be called Progress,” he says.
“I thought I would throw my story behind the cause because I thought it was a good campaign that had more aims to it than just naming a train.
“I believe it’s important for companies to make a public statement and show that their workplace can be a safe place for LGBT+ people.”
Ed, who now works as an assurance engineer, said previous Pride campaigns, such as the launch of Great Western Railway’s ‘Trainbow’ two years ago, had helped start a discussion with his colleagues about being ‘out’ at work.
“I’ve always been aware that I was also attracted to men, but I never really felt the bisexual label spoke to me,” he says.
“It was always only ever a joke and it was never really anything I took seriously.
“But as I’ve gone through life, I realised that’s actually not quite true.
"As a result of the other Pride trains that have operated before, it just felt okay to come out at work.”
(Image: Tom Maddick/Avanti West Coast)
Ed came out to his friends and then-girlfriend, who he is now married to, three years ago - but the decision to come out at work had only happened recently due to perceptions of a ‘regressive’ industry.
“When I first joined, there was definitely a sense where it felt like I was stepping back in time in certain aspects of the job,” he explains.
“Engineering is still very much male-dominated and the workforce in a lot of areas doesn’t necessarily bring with it progressive views," Ed adds.
“It can be quite challenging but seeing how rail companies are making these commitments to improve inclusivity shows there is a real drive for change.”
While the launch of Avanti’s Pride train was seen as a big ‘milestone’ in the industry, Ed says there were still people within the workforce who were opposed to the idea.
“There are still people who want it to be 1967 again and don’t necessarily feel that these campaigns speak to them and believe they could instead be a direct attack on them,” he added.
(Image: CPG Photos/Avanti West Coast)
“But when the campaign ran, you could see that a lot of people supporting it were allies and not just members of the LGBT+ community.
“You could definitely see there was an overwhelming progressive streak that recognised the need to do better."
He added that, despite some outdated attitudes, the railway workplace often feels like 'one big family'.
"It’s fantastic to work with the people I work with," Ed says.
“Even though we’re privatised there’s still a sense we’re doing something for the common good and there’s definitely a sense of railway family.
"I love doing engineering and I love railways generally but as a workplace, there’s definitely communal benefits."
When Ed was announced as the winner of the train’s name competition, it was the first time he shared his sexuality with the majority of his family.
"I’ve never really bothered telling most of my family or friends as it didn't seem particularly important," he said.
“It felt to me as a bit of an admin task because I knew they would be supportive about it.
“I’ve been happily married for over two years, it didn’t change anything, but when I won the competition I thought that I should probably tell the people I love.”
Not only does the ‘Progress’ name of the train identify the updated Pride flag, but Ed says it also represents that need to do better and to continue the fight for change.
That, he says, is what stood out for him most about this campaign.
(Image: Scott Garfitt/PinPep)
“It’s a huge honour to name a train - if you told me at the age of five that I’d one day name a train, my face would have lit up rooms if not cities,” Ed says.
“But, while that’s fantastic, the main thing for me is that we can achieve something out of this.
“I’ve been able to be out as a bisexual man in my workplace and it’s been pretty easy.
"I would like to think that we can move to a point where everyone can be out and happy and feel safe in their workplace.
"In society too and not just within the rail industry, although I would particularly like to see it in rail because I think feeling safe in your workplace is the bare minimum you can ask for really.”