themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Ramadan worshippers urged to avoid praying in large groups

The holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow and those observing the celebration are being asked to adhere to Government guidelines with regards to social distancing .
The Greater Manchester Council of Mosques has advised followers to worship from home and avoid praying in large groups in accordance with social distancing measures .
“ We understand that this will be a challenging time for many people within the Muslim communities and the mosques and is a significant sacrifice , ” Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar , spokesperson for The Greater Manchester Mosque Council , said in a statement .
“ But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country is unprecedented and requires an extraordinary response .
“ The Coronavirus pandemic has affected each and every one of us and we would like to thank all those who have followed government guidelines – it is great to see communities coming together to do their bit to support the NHS and the vulnerable.
” Read more of today 's top stories here Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed worldwide by Muslims as a month for fasting and a time for prayer and reflection .
Mosques are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ramadan , but this year they will be shut down following government measures .
Together with Greater Manchester Combined Authority , the Greater Manchester Council of Mosques are also asking for people not to participate in late-evening Taraweeh prayers , often held in mosques , to help stop the further spread of COVID-19 .
Last week , Dr Riaz Akhtar of The Islamic Academy of Manchester in Longsight told the Manchester Evening News that the loss of social gatherings would make for a very different Ramadan this year .
“ Each year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fast meals with friends , family and the wider community , ” Dr Riaz said .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
We know not everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on helping the homeless , but during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
“ These will be in our own homes this year.
” Faheem Ali , Manager of Makki Mosque , also in Longsight , added that while it would be unconventional it would also provide an opportunity for people to feel closer to their family and their faith .
The month of Ramadan honours the values at the heart of Islam , such as compassion and service to others , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Holy Qu ’ ran was discovered .
“ We understand that Ramadan is a time when family and friends come together and that Mosques are very much at the centre of that , ” Mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , said .
“ However it is vital that we continue to follow Government guidelines .
“ We must do this to protect ourselves , our families , our communities , the NHS and to help save lives by preventing the spread of this infection .
“ Key agencies and emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play our part to protect you and your loved ones , but we need to get through this together , as a community .
“ Please don ’ t socialise beyond the immediate people that you live with .
Please don ’ t participate in other social gatherings inside or outside , no matter how small or big .
“ Finally , I would like to wish our Muslim community a happy Ramadan .
”

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
The holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow and those observing the celebration are being asked to adhere to Government guidelines with regards to social distancing.
The Greater Manchester Council of Mosques has advised followers to worship from home and avoid praying in large groups in accordance with social distancing measures.
“We understand that this will be a challenging time for many people within the Muslim communities and the mosques and is a significant sacrifice,” Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, spokesperson for The Greater Manchester Mosque Council, said in a statement.
“But the situation we find ourselves and across the country is unprecedented and requires an extraordinary response.
“The Coronavirus pandemic has affected each and every one of us and we would like to thank all those who have followed government guidelines – it is great to see communities coming together to do their bit to support the NHS and the vulnerable.”
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed worldwide by Muslims as a month for fasting and a time for prayer and reflection.
Mosques are usually at the centre of activities associated with Ramadan, but this year they will be shut down following government measures.
Together with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Greater Manchester Council of Mosques are also asking for people not to participate in late-evening Taraweeh prayers, often held in mosques, to help stop the further spread of COVID-19.
Last week, Dr Riaz Akhtar of The Islamic Academy of Manchester in Longsight told the Manchester Evening News that the loss of social gatherings would make for a very different Ramadan this year.
“Each year we take part in gatherings for breaking the fast meals with friends, family and the wider community,” Dr Riaz said.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
“These will be in our own homes this year.”
Faheem Ali, Manager of Makki Mosque, also in Longsight, added that while it would be unconventional it would also provide an opportunity for people to feel closer to their family and their faith.
The month of Ramadan honours the values at the heart of Islam, such as compassion and service to others, and is also believed to be when the Holy Qu’ran was discovered.
“We understand that Ramadan is a time when family and friends come together and that Mosques are very much at the centre of that,” Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said.
“However it is vital that we continue to follow Government guidelines.
“We must do this to protect ourselves, our families, our communities, the NHS and to help save lives by preventing the spread of this infection.
“Key agencies and emergency services are doing everything we can to play our part to protect you and your loved ones, but we need to get through this together, as a community.
“Please don’t socialise beyond the immediate people that you live with. Please don’t participate in other social gatherings inside or outside, no matter how small or big.
“Finally, I would like to wish our Muslim community a happy Ramadan.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Tips could reopen during pandemic despite concerns - Mayor

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham believes that local recycling centres could reopen during the coronavirus crisis despite raising concerns .
Talks are ongoing between council leaders and the combined authority , which oversees 20 household waste recycling centres ( HWRCs ) on their behalf , and a decision could be made today .
Local authorities have been put under pressure from opposition groups after Wigan council - which has control over its own waste disposal - reopened its three sites last week .
But a poll by SUEZ , which is contracted to run HWRCs in Greater Manchester , found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surveyed considers a trip to the tip to be an ‘ essential journey ’ .
This is despite the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ’ ( Defra ) urging councils to keep HWRCs open ‘ only if social distancing guidelines can be adhered to ’ amid growing reports of fly-tipping .
Mr Burnham fears that reopening all of Greater Manchester ’ s tips could contradict broader lockdown measures and cause problems for the police .
When asked at a press briefing on Tuesday if HWRCs would be reopening imminently , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible but I wouldn ’ t say that it ’ s imminent .
“ We ’ re about to have a direct discussion about this amongst leaders and I think there are different views on the topic .
The government guidance is not particularly clear .
“ There ’ s a problem here with the pressure to reopen which is , as far as I understand , it 's not in keeping with government advice to pack your car full of rubbish and go to a HWRC because currently that ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s also a Greater Manchester Police view that needs to be considered which is if there ’ s massive crowds at various centres that might represent other challenges they would need to deal with.
” Liberal Democrat councillors in Stockport have joined party colleagues in Oldham and Conservatives in Trafford in calling on their town halls to reopen HWRCs immediately .
Coun Mark Hunter , leader of the group , said : “ While the health and well-being of all staff members remains our first concern , other local authorities have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use and we believe that - with proper safeguarding measures in place - it should be possible for Stockport to do the same.
” Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
We know not everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic is launching a new campaign to raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
In a blog post on April 14 Defra , in response to increases in fly-tipping during lockdown , urged people not to put things they would normally recycle or take to the tip in their rubbish bins .
The statement said : “ We are also encouraging councils to keep their HWRCs open to ensure that bulky waste can continue to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing guidelines can be adhered to on site.
” “ If a local HWRC is open , then as per the laws and guidance currently in place , members of the public should only take their waste to a HWRC if the journey is ‘ essential ’ , i.e .
because the build-up of waste in the home may pose a risk of injury or to health .
”

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham believes that local recycling centres could reopen during the coronavirus crisis despite raising concerns.
Talks are ongoing between council leaders and the combined authority, which oversees 20 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) on their behalf, and a decision could be made today.
Local authorities have been put under pressure from opposition groups after Wigan council - which has control over its own waste disposal - reopened its three sites last week.
But a poll by SUEZ, which is contracted to run HWRCs in Greater Manchester, found that not one council out of 128 surveyed considers a trip to the tip to be an ‘essential journey’.
This is despite the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) urging councils to keep HWRCs open ‘only if social distancing guidelines can be adhered to’ amid growing reports of fly-tipping.
Mr Burnham fears that reopening all of Greater Manchester’s tips could contradict broader lockdown measures and cause problems for the police.
When asked at a press briefing on Tuesday if HWRCs would be reopening imminently, he said: “It’s possible but I wouldn’t say that it’s imminent.
“We’re about to have a direct discussion about this amongst leaders and I think there are different views on the topic. The government guidance is not particularly clear.
“There’s a problem here with the pressure to reopen which is, as far as I understand, it's not in keeping with government advice to pack your car full of rubbish and go to a HWRC because currently that’s not considered an essential journey.
“There’s also a Greater Manchester Police view that needs to be considered which is if there’s massive crowds at various centres that might represent other challenges they would need to deal with.”
Liberal Democrat councillors in Stockport have joined party colleagues in Oldham and Conservatives in Trafford in calling on their town halls to reopen HWRCs immediately.
Coun Mark Hunter, leader of the group, said: “While the health and well-being of all staff members remains our first concern, other local authorities have been able to re-open their tips for public use and we believe that - with proper safeguarding measures in place - it should be possible for Stockport to do the same.”
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
In a blog post on April 14 Defra, in response to increases in fly-tipping during lockdown, urged people not to put things they would normally recycle or take to the tip in their rubbish bins.
The statement said: “We are also encouraging councils to keep their HWRCs open to ensure that bulky waste can continue to be disposed of, but only if social distancing guidelines can be adhered to on site.”
“If a local HWRC is open, then as per the laws and guidance currently in place, members of the public should only take their waste to a HWRC if the journey is ‘essential’, i.e. because the build-up of waste in the home may pose a risk of injury or to health.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man United defender Wan-Bissaka reveals his career inspiration

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed that Barcelona legend Dani Alves has been one of the greatest influences on his career .
The Manchester United full-back has established himself as one of the leading defenders in the Premier League this season but will now be looking to emulate the success of Alves in Spain .
Alves is the most decorated player in the history of football with over 40 trophies to him name , but it is his illustrious spell at Barcelona which really inspired the United right-back .
`` Dani Alves , I think , '' Wan-Bissaka told the club website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch .
`` I just liked the way he expressed himself throughout the whole game .
He played in that amazing Barcelona team and he was a big part of the success they had . ''
The 22-year-old will be looking emulate Alves when football finally returns later this year and he 'll be looking to use the current time off to analyse his game .
However , Wan-Bissaka admits he has mixed emotions when it comes to watching highlights of his own past performances .
He added : `` Right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the negative side of it , I guess .
It makes me miss football a lot .
But generally I do enjoy it , it ’ s really useful .
`` It shows me how I ’ ve improved from last year , what I ’ ve done differently and what I can do better .
I enjoy watching myself back , watching the team play , because you can see the improvements we ’ re making . ''

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed that Barcelona legend Dani Alves has been one of the greatest influences on his career.
The Manchester United full-back has established himself as one of the leading defenders in the Premier League this season but will now be looking to emulate the success of Alves in Spain.
Alves is the most decorated player in the history of football with over 40 trophies to him name, but it is his illustrious spell at Barcelona which really inspired the United right-back.
"Dani Alves, I think," Wan-Bissaka told the club website when asked for his favourite defender to watch.
"I just liked the way he expressed himself throughout the whole game. He played in that amazing Barcelona team and he was a big part of the success they had."
The 22-year-old will be looking emulate Alves when football finally returns later this year and he'll be looking to use the current time off to analyse his game.
However, Wan-Bissaka admits he has mixed emotions when it comes to watching highlights of his own past performances. He added: "Right now, it makes me miss the game. That’s the negative side of it, I guess. It makes me miss football a lot. But generally I do enjoy it, it’s really useful.
"It shows me how I’ve improved from last year, what I’ve done differently and what I can do better. I enjoy watching myself back, watching the team play, because you can see the improvements we’re making."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Oldham council to start collecting recycling bins again

Waste crews are to start collecting recycling again in Oldham after the service was temporarily changed to a single weekly bin collection .
Bosses say that from Monday , April 27 they are aiming to revert back to the schedule of bin collection which was in place before the coronavirus crisis hit .
This will see residents ' grey , blue or brown bins taken on their usual collection day .
At the moment food waste can be put in a grey bin and also in a green bin or food caddy which will be picked up on brown bin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be collected regularly .
This will mean garden waste can still be collected over the summer , but on a 'reduced frequency ' .
It comes after the council had temporarily introduced a single weekly general waste collection with all residents ' rubbish put in one bin to cope with the 'immediate impact ' of Covid-19 on the service .
Recycling was treated as part of general household waste , which is burnt at a specialist waste-to-energy plant to generate electricity .
Cabinet member for neighbourhood services , Coun Ateeque Ur Rehman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and continues to have , a major impact on staffing levels which is why we temporarily introduced grey bin collections so we could prioritise general household waste .
“ The pandemic isn ’ t over so we still need to protect our crews by practising social distancing in the cabs .
`` However , staffing levels have now improved so we can restart recycling rounds .
“ Please help spread the word and look out for your neighbours and check that they are able to put the right bins out . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have , and continue to be , difficult times for everyone .
`` But it ’ s been amazing to see how residents have come out and shown their support for our bin crews , who do a brilliant job supporting our communities .
“ Thanks for all your understanding , co-operation and support over the last few weeks.
” Town hall chiefs say reverting back to three weekly collection will help cut waste , which is important for the environment and helping to reduce costs .
People should check which bin they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be done by 7am on the day - online at the council 's website or on their normal collection calendar .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Don't miss a thing by signing up to the MyOldham newsletter here
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Don't miss a thing by signing up to the MyOldham newsletter here
Waste crews are to start collecting recycling again in Oldham after the service was temporarily changed to a single weekly bin collection.
Bosses say that from Monday, April 27 they are aiming to revert back to the schedule of bin collection which was in place before the coronavirus crisis hit.
This will see residents' grey, blue or brown bins taken on their usual collection day.
At the moment food waste can be put in a grey bin and also in a green bin or food caddy which will be picked up on brown bin collection week, to allow food waste to be collected regularly.
This will mean garden waste can still be collected over the summer, but on a 'reduced frequency'.
It comes after the council had temporarily introduced a single weekly general waste collection with all residents' rubbish put in one bin to cope with the 'immediate impact' of Covid-19 on the service.
Recycling was treated as part of general household waste, which is burnt at a specialist waste-to-energy plant to generate electricity.
Cabinet member for neighbourhood services, Coun Ateeque Ur Rehman, said: “The coronavirus had, and continues to have, a major impact on staffing levels which is why we temporarily introduced grey bin collections so we could prioritise general household waste.
“The pandemic isn’t over so we still need to protect our crews by practising social distancing in the cabs.
"However, staffing levels have now improved so we can restart recycling rounds.
“Please help spread the word and look out for your neighbours and check that they are able to put the right bins out."
He added: “We know these have, and continue to be, difficult times for everyone.
"But it’s been amazing to see how residents have come out and shown their support for our bin crews, who do a brilliant job supporting our communities.
“Thanks for all your understanding, co-operation and support over the last few weeks.”
Town hall chiefs say reverting back to three weekly collection will help cut waste, which is important for the environment and helping to reduce costs.
People should check which bin they should put out - which needs to be done by 7am on the day - online at the council's website or on their normal collection calendar.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--'Hero' is now coming home after fighting coronavirus in hospital for weeks

A 'hero ' great-grandfather with underlying health issues has surprised doctors by making a full recovery from Covid-19 .
Raymond Lancaster , of Congleton , has been battling coronavirus for four weeks at Macclesfield General Hospital .
The 70-year-old was first admitted to hospital on March 21 after he fell and cut his head .
Unfortunately , Raymond , a retired printing press worker , tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for the wound .
He was transferred to a special coronavirus ward and underwent oxygen treatment .
At one point his family did not believe he would make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has an aneurysm on his aorta .
He was being treated with the maximum amount of oxygen over four weeks due to a build up of fluid on his lungs .
However , over the last week doctors have been able to reduce the amount of oxygen needed and Raymond will be able to return home on Thursday .
Raymond 's family say a junior doctor told them they were surprised he managed to beat the virus , as they were expecting to tell them to prepare for the worst .
Raymond 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be forever grateful to the NHS workers at the hospital and for their dedication in helping her dad to recover .
According to Raymond , nobody has passed away from the virus on the ward with large numbers of people pulling through .
Helen , 47 , said : `` He has been ill for nearly five weeks .
He has n't seen anyone else .
`` At first it was awful .
He went in for treatment for his head , he had no belongings .
`` His mobile was starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him .
It was horrendous .
`` I managed to go there after a week and a half , I took a charger in for him .
I was not able to see him , I passed some items to the ward . ''
She added : `` He had the maximum amount of oxygen for four weeks .
They reduced it in the last week .
`` He has got COPD , because of the amount of fluid building up on his lungs it caused him trouble with breathing .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hospital-acquired pneumonia , they said there is a chance of him acquiring pneumonia .
I thought - not again . ''
Helen said all of her friends have been rooting for Raymond on social media and people who do not even know him have passed on messages of support .
She said : `` I ca n't tell you how grateful I am , the fact he is going home .
I was just like 'wow ' .
`` He will be going home tomorrow , I will go and wave to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is a bit of a hero .
People have died from lesser complications .
People who do n't know him have been rooting for him on Facebook .
`` I want to thank the Macclesfield Ward 12 staff for their hard work .
My family and I are so very grateful to them for the care they gave my dad .
Without them , I doubt we would be welcoming our dad , grandfather and great grandfather home . ''
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
We know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on helping the homeless , but during the pandemic is launching a new campaign to raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
Get breaking news first on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
A 'hero' great-grandfather with underlying health issues has surprised doctors by making a full recovery from Covid-19.
Raymond Lancaster, of Congleton, has been battling coronavirus for four weeks at Macclesfield General Hospital.
The 70-year-old was first admitted to hospital on March 21 after he fell and cut his head.
Unfortunately, Raymond, a retired printing press worker, tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for the wound.
He was transferred to a special coronavirus ward and underwent oxygen treatment.
At one point his family did not believe he would make it as he suffers from COPD and has an aneurysm on his aorta.
(Image: Helen Ijichi)
He was being treated with the maximum amount of oxygen over four weeks due to a build up of fluid on his lungs.
However, over the last week doctors have been able to reduce the amount of oxygen needed and Raymond will be able to return home on Thursday.
Raymond's family say a junior doctor told them they were surprised he managed to beat the virus, as they were expecting to tell them to prepare for the worst.
Raymond's daughter, Helen Ijichi, said she will be forever grateful to the NHS workers at the hospital and for their dedication in helping her dad to recover.
(Image: Helen Ijichi)
According to Raymond, nobody has passed away from the virus on the ward with large numbers of people pulling through.
Helen, 47, said: "He has been ill for nearly five weeks. He hasn't seen anyone else.
"At first it was awful. He went in for treatment for his head, he had no belongings.
"His mobile was starting to die. I couldn't speak to him. It was horrendous.
"I managed to go there after a week and a half, I took a charger in for him. I was not able to see him, I passed some items to the ward."
She added: "He had the maximum amount of oxygen for four weeks. They reduced it in the last week.
"He has got COPD, because of the amount of fluid building up on his lungs it caused him trouble with breathing.
"My brother died in October last year of hospital-acquired pneumonia, they said there is a chance of him acquiring pneumonia. I thought - not again."
Helen said all of her friends have been rooting for Raymond on social media and people who do not even know him have passed on messages of support.
She said: "I can't tell you how grateful I am, the fact he is going home. I was just like 'wow'.
"He will be going home tomorrow, I will go and wave to him from a safe distance.
"He is a bit of a hero. People have died from lesser complications. People who don't know him have been rooting for him on Facebook.
"I want to thank the Macclesfield Ward 12 staff for their hard work. My family and I are so very grateful to them for the care they gave my dad. Without them, I doubt we would be welcoming our dad, grandfather and great grandfather home."
An East Cheshire NHS Trust spokesperson said: “As patients are often transferred between wards during the course of their treatment we are not able to confirm whether all patients cared for on Ward 12 have fully recovered.
"However thanks to our dedicated and professional staff a high number of patients have been successfully discharged from the ward and we are delighted that Mr Lancaster is among them.”
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Live updates as Andy Burnham holds press conference on coronavirus response

Today Greater Manchester ’ s leaders hold their weekly press conference , designed to update the public on the Covid-19 situation here .
Mayor Andy Burnham will be joined by Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese - who also leads on health for the conurbation - to provide an overview of how health and care services in particular are coping .
Previous briefings have included updates on the number of people currently in hospital here with coronavirus , those in intensive care and the level of spare capacity within the Greater Manchester NHS system .
Increased focus has recently also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Burnham warning last week that a much clearer picture of cases and deaths within care settings was needed .
This time last week , the number of Covid admissions to hospitals here had dropped from 52 a day to 41 a day since the previous briefing , although at the time the mayor said it was too soon to say whether this marked the start of a trend .
The total number of people actually in hospital here with coronavirus had risen , however , while there had been 100 further official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Deaths from the virus here had doubled in the previous week .
However leaders have been hopeful that Greater Manchester - and the North West - is nearing its peak or may even be coming through the other side , so today ’ s numbers will be watched closely .
The briefing follows today ’ s weekly conference call between leaders and officials in the conurbation , at which they discuss the overall coronavirus situation here .
As well as health and social care - including the availability of testing and protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss the status of Greater Manchester ’ s tips , the closure of which has led to frustration both among the public and within some town halls .
Yesterday Mr Burnham said it was ‘ possible ’ they would be reopened but that government guidance on the issue remained unclear .
He also warned that a ‘ new normality ’ would be needed after the pandemic eases , including a rebuilding of the economy from the bottom up , higher wages for care staff and new measures to retain the cleaner air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Follow our live blog from the coronavirus press conference from 2pm .

Today Greater Manchester’s leaders hold their weekly press conference, designed to update the public on the Covid-19 situation here.
Mayor Andy Burnham will be joined by Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese - who also leads on health for the conurbation - to provide an overview of how health and care services in particular are coping.
Previous briefings have included updates on the number of people currently in hospital here with coronavirus, those in intensive care and the level of spare capacity within the Greater Manchester NHS system.
Increased focus has recently also been placed on social care, with Mr Burnham warning last week that a much clearer picture of cases and deaths within care settings was needed.
This time last week, the number of Covid admissions to hospitals here had dropped from 52 a day to 41 a day since the previous briefing, although at the time the mayor said it was too soon to say whether this marked the start of a trend.
The total number of people actually in hospital here with coronavirus had risen, however, while there had been 100 further official alerts about potential cases in care homes.
Deaths from the virus here had doubled in the previous week.
However leaders have been hopeful that Greater Manchester - and the North West - is nearing its peak or may even be coming through the other side, so today’s numbers will be watched closely.
The briefing follows today’s weekly conference call between leaders and officials in the conurbation, at which they discuss the overall coronavirus situation here.
As well as health and social care - including the availability of testing and protective equipment - they were also set today to discuss the status of Greater Manchester’s tips, the closure of which has led to frustration both among the public and within some town halls.
Yesterday Mr Burnham said it was ‘possible’ they would be reopened but that government guidance on the issue remained unclear.
He also warned that a ‘new normality’ would be needed after the pandemic eases, including a rebuilding of the economy from the bottom up, higher wages for care staff and new measures to retain the cleaner air experienced as a result of the lockdown.
Follow our live blog from the coronavirus press conference from 2pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--You can make a giant Crunchie bar at home with just four ingredients

If boredom is getting the better of you and your chocolate cravings are simply growing by the day , you need to see this .
And if your particularly partial to a Crunchie bar then even better .
B & M have released the recipe for making a giant version of the Cadbury treat which could feed up to 12 people .
And it could not be easier .
Better yet , it only requires four ingredients that should still be easy to pick up in your local supermarket and all you need is a loaf tin .
All you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sugar , 400g golden syrup , 6tsp bicarbonate soda and 900g milk chocolate .
But do n't get too exited about getting your teeth stuck into it straight away as the process takes around three hours in all .
The five easy steps detailed on the B & M website are : • Melt your chocolate over boiling water and line the silicone loaf tray with it .
Once the edges are lined chill until set .
• Add golden syrup and sugar to a pan and heat on medium for 3 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heat and stir in the bicarbonate soda .
Quickly pour this into the chocolate silicone tray and chill until set .
• Melt some more chocolate and seal the giant bar with it by spreading all over .
Chill until set .
• Once it has set , cut it open and enjoy !
If you want to see exactly how its done , B & M have uploaded their own video to its Instagram page .
They wrote alongside the short video : `` We 've supersized our # Crunchie to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complicated but it 's really not ; it 's a brilliant treat to make to pass the time !
WHO fancies trying this at some point this week ? ''
We know exactly how we 'll be spending our weekend .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester
If boredom is getting the better of you and your chocolate cravings are simply growing by the day, you need to see this.
And if your particularly partial to a Crunchie bar then even better.
B&M have released the recipe for making a giant version of the Cadbury treat which could feed up to 12 people.
And it could not be easier.
Better yet, it only requires four ingredients that should still be easy to pick up in your local supermarket and all you need is a loaf tin.
All you need for the incredible concoction is 400g sugar, 400g golden syrup, 6tsp bicarbonate soda and 900g milk chocolate.
(Image: B&M)
But don't get too exited about getting your teeth stuck into it straight away as the process takes around three hours in all.
The five easy steps detailed on the B&M website are:
Melt your chocolate over boiling water and line the silicone loaf tray with it. Once the edges are lined chill until set. Add golden syrup and sugar to a pan and heat on medium for 3 minutes. Take the mixture off the heat and stir in the bicarbonate soda. Quickly pour this into the chocolate silicone tray and chill until set. Melt some more chocolate and seal the giant bar with it by spreading all over. Chill until set. Once it has set, cut it open and enjoy!
If you want to see exactly how its done, B&M have uploaded their own video to its Instagram page.
They wrote alongside the short video: "We've supersized our #Crunchie to make it GIANT!
"It might look complicated but it's really not; it's a brilliant treat to make to pass the time! WHO fancies trying this at some point this week?"
We know exactly how we'll be spending our weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Leroy Sane positive highlighted by Man City teammate

Leroy Sane could benefit from the rest of football being sidelined , according to teammate Ilkay Gundogan .
The Manchester City winger was honing in on his first appearance since August when football was halted indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Being so close to a comeback will have been frustrating for Sane , whose future at the club remains uncertain with Bayern Munich hoping to sign him at a knockdown price in the transfer window .
However , not only will he have had extra time to work on feeling 100 per cent during this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teammates and opponents having a similar level of fitness if and when they return for a mini pre-season ahead of the resumption of the 2019/20 calendar .
`` For everyone the situation has its good and bad sides , '' said Gundogan .
`` On one hand , Leroy had already trained with the team and he had his comeback in sight , even though he still had a few minor things .
But he was almost back at playing again .
Especially for your psyche , it ’ s important to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time .
`` On the other hand , he now has a bit more time to figure out those minor problems he still had .
The fact that others can ’ t play either is not so bad for him .
`` Also the Euros were postponed until next year .
It ’ s bit like for Niklas Süle who might have missed the Euro .
I spoke to him the other day .
For him it ’ s good that now he has a year more time to recover and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s good for everyone .
So the current situation also has some good sides for these guys .
”

Leroy Sane could benefit from the rest of football being sidelined, according to teammate Ilkay Gundogan.
The Manchester City winger was honing in on his first appearance since August when football was halted indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Being so close to a comeback will have been frustrating for Sane, whose future at the club remains uncertain with Bayern Munich hoping to sign him at a knockdown price in the transfer window.
However, not only will he have had extra time to work on feeling 100 per cent during this time but there is more chance of his teammates and opponents having a similar level of fitness if and when they return for a mini pre-season ahead of the resumption of the 2019/20 calendar.
"For everyone the situation has its good and bad sides," said Gundogan.
"On one hand, Leroy had already trained with the team and he had his comeback in sight, even though he still had a few minor things. But he was almost back at playing again. Especially for your psyche, it’s important to be able to play again after such a long time.
"On the other hand, he now has a bit more time to figure out those minor problems he still had. The fact that others can’t play either is not so bad for him.
"Also the Euros were postponed until next year. It’s bit like for Niklas Süle who might have missed the Euro. I spoke to him the other day. For him it’s good that now he has a year more time to recover and then be fully in shape for the Euro, that’s good for everyone. So the current situation also has some good sides for these guys.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--The body of a man in his 70s was discovered in Stockport

A man 's body was discovered in woodland in Stockport .
Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a body discovered not far from Bredbury Hall hotel , on Osborne Street .
Despite the efforts of emergency crews the man was pronounced dead at the scene .
It is believed the man was aged in his 70s .
Police were called to the incident on Tuesday , April 21 .
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death .
Passers-by described a large police presence in the area on Tuesday evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in hotels .
We know not everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on helping the homeless , but during the pandemic is launching a new campaign to raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The statement from GMP said : `` On Tuesday , April 21 , 2020 , emergency services attended after the body of a man was discovered on land close to Bredbury Hall , Stockport .
`` Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics , the man , believed to be in his 70s , was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file will be passed to the coroner . ''

We have more newsletters
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MyStockport newsletter to keep up with all the top stories
We have more newsletters
Thank you for subscribing!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MyStockport newsletter to keep up with all the top stories
A man's body was discovered in woodland in Stockport.
Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a body discovered not far from Bredbury Hall hotel, on Osborne Street.
Despite the efforts of emergency crews the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is believed the man was aged in his 70s.
Police were called to the incident on Tuesday, April 21.
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
Passers-by described a large police presence in the area on Tuesday evening.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
The statement from GMP said: "On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, emergency services attended after the body of a man was discovered on land close to Bredbury Hall, Stockport.
"Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, the man, believed to be in his 70s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file will be passed to the coroner."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Where you can still get a hot tub as stores sell out

Home and garden stores are reporting unprecedented demand as the UK closes in on a month of lockdown measures .
Stores such as B & Q and Wickes have already introduced queues to websites to cope with the high demand for garden furniture , BBQs , plants and home DIY equipment .
However , one item has proved to be so popular it has sold out across the UK - the home hot tub .
People who want to introduce a touch of luxury to their garden are finding the mini pools almost impossible to find .
Last week online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lay-Z-Spa Paris hot tub to just £450 but it quickly sold out .
Online giant Amazon is also reporting Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs are sold out in a number of sizes .
Meanwhile , Argos has warned many hot tubs have sold out on its website .
The retailer does still stock hot tubs for gardens but there are now limited options .
Argos is selling a hot tub for £320 for those looking for a cheaper option and at the time of writing it is listed as being in stock .
A five-seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Argos website .
Homebase has also cut the price of hot tubs , alongside a 20 % off all garden furniture sale .
The retailer is selling hot tubs for £400 , down from £500 .
The discounted hot tub is the Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii for four to six people .
You can see it here .

Home and garden stores are reporting unprecedented demand as the UK closes in on a month of lockdown measures.
Stores such as B&Q and Wickes have already introduced queues to websites to cope with the high demand for garden furniture, BBQs, plants and home DIY equipment.
However, one item has proved to be so popular it has sold out across the UK - the home hot tub. People who want to introduce a touch of luxury to their garden are finding the mini pools almost impossible to find.
Last week online retailer Very cut the price of a Lay-Z-Spa Paris hot tub to just £450 but it quickly sold out. Online giant Amazon is also reporting Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs are sold out in a number of sizes.
Meanwhile, Argos has warned many hot tubs have sold out on its website. The retailer does still stock hot tubs for gardens but there are now limited options.
Argos is selling a hot tub for £320 for those looking for a cheaper option and at the time of writing it is listed as being in stock. A five-seven person option is also available for £600 on the Argos website.
Homebase has also cut the price of hot tubs, alongside a 20% off all garden furniture sale. The retailer is selling hot tubs for £400, down from £500. The discounted hot tub is the Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii for four to six people. You can see it here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--What happened to 10 former Man Utd FM wonderkids from Adem Ljajic to Zoran Tosic

Over the years , Manchester United have been synonymous with exceptionally talented young footballers , either through the highly-regarded academy system or buying them with the assistance of their scouting network .
Players like Paul Scholes , Ryan Giggs , David Beckham , Paul Pogba , Wayne Rooney , Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford were all young talents at some stage in their United careers , before going on to achieve great success at United and , for some , also elsewhere .
But , there have also been many young players who failed to live up to their early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved on when it was clear they would n't reach the standard required to succeed at the club .
So , what happened to these former United wonderkids ?
In the list below where players who had significant potential , according to previous versions of Football Manager anyway , who never quite reached the potential that the game suggested they had .
Possebon was a promising midfielder who joined United from Brazilian side Internacional , but failed to make the grade at the club , making only three appearances before returning to Brazil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to live up to his potential and has n't made more than 12 league appearances for any of the nine teams he played for since leaving Old Trafford .
Eagles was a gifted technical winger with genuine technical skill , but never quite reached his full potential in the game .
The best moment of his United career was *that* goal against Everton at Goodison Park back in April 2007 , in what was his very first senior goal .
But Eagles only make six league appearances in total for United before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now 34-year-old played for clubs like Bolton , Charlton , Bury , Blackpool , Port Vale , Ross County and most recently , Oldham Athletic , before his contract was mutually terminated in January 2020 .
Dong Fangzhuo is often remembered as being a real flop at United , but his story was far more complicated than that .
United signed the young striker in 2004 after some hugely impressive seasons in China , but because of work permit issues , he was sent on loan for several seasons to gain first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 2005/06 season with Royal Antwerp , scoring 18 goals , and he then joined the United first team pre-season squad in the summer of 2006 .
His only Premier League appearance for the club came in May 2007 , but the striker was n't really close to the first team squad , regularly appearing for the reserve side , before eventually being released in August 2008 .
His career never really took off , joining clubs like Legia Warsaw , Dalian Shide , Armenian side Mika and another Chinese side Hebei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old , Dong is without a club .
Amos was a hugely promising young goalkeeper who was sent on loan deal after loan deal , spending time at clubs like Peterborough , Molde , Bolton , Carlisle , Cardiff and Millwall , before being released in June 2015 .
Now 30 , Amos is currently at Championship side Charlton , but is yet to make a league appearance for the Addicks .
But , on Football Manager , Amos would always become the club 's number one .
De Laet started his career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joining Stoke City and then Manchester United in 2009 .
But despite his initial promise and potential , the defender only made three league appearances in his time at Old Trafford and left in 2012 to join Leicester City .
Spells at Middlesbrough and Aston Villa followed , before rejoining Antwerp in June 2019 on a free transfer .
One of the most promising young players United have ever had , or at least Football Manager thought so anyway .
But Henriquez 's Old Trafford career never really worked out and still aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Chile with Universidad de Chile .
Manchester United splashed out around £8 million for Partizan youngster Tosic in January 2009 after the Serbian impressed in the European Under 21 Championships .
A direct winger with loads of talent , Tosic would only make five appearances in total for United before being shipped off on loan to German side FC Cologne in the 2009/10 season .
After a decent loan spell in Germany , United sold Tosic to Russian side CSKA Moscow , where Tosic made a real impact in a seven-year spell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He then re-joined Partizan in 2017 , before moving to Chinese side Taizhou Yuanda in 2020 .
The signings of Ljajic and Tosic were announced at the same time , both joining from Partizan .
But , whilst Tosic joined United immediately , Ljajic had to wait a year until he could join the club officially .
An attacking midfielder with huge potential , there was real excitement about the youngster 's talent .
United actually pulled out of the deal to sign Ljajic due to work permit issues before confirming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serbian youngster never played an official game for the club .
Ljajic has since gone on to have a decent career playing at clubs like Fiorentina , Roma , Inter Milan , Torino and most recently , Besiktas , still aged just 28 .
United pounced for the promising Belgian full-back in 2010 , after coming through the youth system at Standard Liege .
But , Vermijl would have to wait until September 2012 to register his first appearance for the club , after becoming a regular with the reserve side .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before returning to United in 2014/15 to make one last senior appearance , before being sold to Sheffield Wednesday in February 2015 .
He 's since played for Preston North-End , Scunthorpe United and most recently , Dutch side MVV Maastricht , aged still only 28 .
Known for his electric speed and lethal finishing on Football Manager games , Wilson was a striker with real potential .
A product of the United academy system , Wilson was a regular scorer for the youth teams and made an immediate impression on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hull City in May 2014 .
But after several disappointing loan spells at Brighton , Derby , Sheffield United and Aberdeen , Wilson was finally released at the end of the 2018/19 season .
Still only 24 years old , Wilson signed for Salford City in January 2020 , scoring two goals on his debut for the club .
Maybe there 's still time for Wilson to realise his potential .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Over the years, Manchester United have been synonymous with exceptionally talented young footballers, either through the highly-regarded academy system or buying them with the assistance of their scouting network.
But, there have also been many young players who failed to live up to their early promise at Old Trafford, and were moved on when it was clear they wouldn't reach the standard required to succeed at the club.
So, what happened to these former United wonderkids?
In the list below where players who had significant potential, according to previous versions of Football Manager anyway, who never quite reached the potential that the game suggested they had.
Rodrigo Possebon
Possebon was a promising midfielder who joined United from Brazilian side Internacional, but failed to make the grade at the club, making only three appearances before returning to Brazil with Santos in 2010.
The Brazilian failed to live up to his potential and hasn't made more than 12 league appearances for any of the nine teams he played for since leaving Old Trafford.
Chris Eagles
Eagles was a gifted technical winger with genuine technical skill, but never quite reached his full potential in the game.
The best moment of his United career was *that* goal against Everton at Goodison Park back in April 2007, in what was his very first senior goal.
But Eagles only make six league appearances in total for United before moving to Burnley in 2008. The now 34-year-old played for clubs like Bolton, Charlton, Bury, Blackpool, Port Vale, Ross County and most recently, Oldham Athletic, before his contract was mutually terminated in January 2020.
Dong Fangzhuo
Dong Fangzhuo is often remembered as being a real flop at United, but his story was far more complicated than that.
United signed the young striker in 2004 after some hugely impressive seasons in China, but because of work permit issues, he was sent on loan for several seasons to gain first team experience elsewhere.
His best season came in the 2005/06 season with Royal Antwerp, scoring 18 goals, and he then joined the United first team pre-season squad in the summer of 2006.
His only Premier League appearance for the club came in May 2007, but the striker wasn't really close to the first team squad, regularly appearing for the reserve side, before eventually being released in August 2008.
His career never really took off, joining clubs like Legia Warsaw, Dalian Shide, Armenian side Mika and another Chinese side Hebei Zhongji in 2014.
Now 35 years old, Dong is without a club.
Ben Amos
Amos was a hugely promising young goalkeeper who was sent on loan deal after loan deal, spending time at clubs like Peterborough, Molde, Bolton, Carlisle, Cardiff and Millwall, before being released in June 2015.
Now 30, Amos is currently at Championship side Charlton, but is yet to make a league appearance for the Addicks.
But, on Football Manager, Amos would always become the club's number one.
Ritchie De Laet
De Laet started his career at Belgian side Royal Antwerp, before joining Stoke City and then Manchester United in 2009.
But despite his initial promise and potential, the defender only made three league appearances in his time at Old Trafford and left in 2012 to join Leicester City.
Spells at Middlesbrough and Aston Villa followed, before rejoining Antwerp in June 2019 on a free transfer.
Angelo Henriquez
One of the most promising young players United have ever had, or at least Football Manager thought so anyway.
But Henriquez's Old Trafford career never really worked out and still aged just 26, he's currently back in Chile with Universidad de Chile.
Check out Henriquez's full in-depth story here.
Zoran Tosic
(Image: 2009 AFP)
Manchester United splashed out around £8 million for Partizan youngster Tosic in January 2009 after the Serbian impressed in the European Under 21 Championships.
A direct winger with loads of talent, Tosic would only make five appearances in total for United before being shipped off on loan to German side FC Cologne in the 2009/10 season.
After a decent loan spell in Germany, United sold Tosic to Russian side CSKA Moscow, where Tosic made a real impact in a seven-year spell, scoring 47 goals in 247 appearances. He then re-joined Partizan in 2017, before moving to Chinese side Taizhou Yuanda in 2020.
Adem Ljajic
The signings of Ljajic and Tosic were announced at the same time, both joining from Partizan. But, whilst Tosic joined United immediately, Ljajic had to wait a year until he could join the club officially.
An attacking midfielder with huge potential, there was real excitement about the youngster's talent.
United actually pulled out of the deal to sign Ljajic due to work permit issues before confirming the signing in January 2010, so the Serbian youngster never played an official game for the club.
Ljajic has since gone on to have a decent career playing at clubs like Fiorentina, Roma, Inter Milan, Torino and most recently, Besiktas, still aged just 28.
Follow Esports and gaming writer Nathan Bliss on social media To follow Nathan on Twitter, click here. To follow Reach Gaming on Twitter, click here. To follow Nathan on Facebook, click here.
Marnick Vermijl
United pounced for the promising Belgian full-back in 2010, after coming through the youth system at Standard Liege.
But, Vermijl would have to wait until September 2012 to register his first appearance for the club, after becoming a regular with the reserve side.
The defender joined NEC for the 2013/14 season, before returning to United in 2014/15 to make one last senior appearance, before being sold to Sheffield Wednesday in February 2015. He's since played for Preston North-End, Scunthorpe United and most recently, Dutch side MVV Maastricht, aged still only 28.
James Wilson
(Image: 2017 AMA Sports Photo Agency)
Known for his electric speed and lethal finishing on Football Manager games, Wilson was a striker with real potential.
A product of the United academy system, Wilson was a regular scorer for the youth teams and made an immediate impression on his first team debut, scoring twice against Hull City in May 2014.
But after several disappointing loan spells at Brighton, Derby, Sheffield United and Aberdeen, Wilson was finally released at the end of the 2018/19 season.
Still only 24 years old, Wilson signed for Salford City in January 2020, scoring two goals on his debut for the club. Maybe there's still time for Wilson to realise his potential.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Solskjaer might have already had his Sir Alex breakthrough moment at Man United

Perhaps we 'll never know quite how much pressure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was under during his darkest days at Manchester United this season , but the Norwegian certainly seemed to fear the worst back in October .
The build-up to United 's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Old Trafford was littered with reports that Solskjaer was worried his time may be up if the league leaders , already disappearing into the distance , had run amok in Manchester .
On the back of an 11 game unbeaten run and the best set of performances United have produced under Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how bleak the outlook was back in the autumn .
It did n't help Solskjaer that the build-up to the game against Liverpool was two weeks long , thanks to the second international break of the season , but by any measurement United 's form was wretched .
They 'd won three of their last 17 games across the start of this season and the end of last .
At Manchester United that is form that certainly warrants the sack , and there was a sense that for all the talk of grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short-term shortcomings might be his downfall .
Those three victories had been the 4-0 success against Chelsea on the opening day and then a pair of 1-0 wins at Old Trafford against Leicester City and Astana .
United had needed penalties to beat Rochdale at home and their performances in Premier League defeats at West Ham and Newcastle were abject .
It was the weak surrender at St James ' Park that led to two weeks of scrutiny on Solskjaer 's position .
While Liverpool were already eight points clear , United were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Had he been sacked Solskjaer would have had few complaints .
In the week leading up to the Liverpool game , Ed Woodward had gone on the offensive , the executive vice-chairman backing Solskjaer 's vision for United and defending the structure of the club , and United sources had dismissed the gathering speculation that the manager 's job was under immediate threat .
But there was an admission that a heavy defeat to Liverpool could change the narrative .
That scenario would place almost any United manager under pressure , especially one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggling to correct a prolonged slump in performances and results .
There were plenty expecting a heavy defeat to follow as well .
In his press conference on the Friday Solskjaer was asked if he 'd take a draw and faced questions on the poor form of his side , then at Old Trafford on Sunday Liverpool fans waved cardboard Champions League trophies in the air and belted out 'going down , going down ' from the away end .
It felt like it was time to sink or swim for Solskjaer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Ferguson 's job with an FA Cup third-round winner against Nottingham Forest in January 1990 has become an apocryphal tale over time .
In reality then chairman Martin Edwards and board member Sir Bobby Charlton have said the Scot 's job was never in doubt .
Yet United were eight league games without a win heading to the City Ground and the pressure was building .
Defeat might not have meant an immediate end for Ferguson , but it would have been another setback to recover from , each one making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just that little longer .
A heavy defeat to Liverpool on Sunday , October 20 last year might not have seen Solskjaer sacked that week , as had happened to Jose Mourinho when he lost at Anfield 10 months earlier , but it would have increased the pressure on him .
United would have been 15th and one point above the relegation zone had they lost that day and already fragile confidence levels amongst the players , in the stands , and perhaps in the boardroom , would have taken another blow .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Solskjaer .
A back three and split forwards in Daniel James and Marcus Rashford stifled Liverpool , keeping their attacking full-backs pushed back and cutting off a supply line to their three forwards .
Adam Lallana did rescue a point for Jurgen Klopp 's side with five minutes to go , cancelling out Rashford 's opener , and a point was probably a fair result .
United had now won three in 18 but stopping Liverpool 's long winning run gave them belief and they would win five of their next six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since .
The calamitous draw at Sheffield United , the pre-Christmas collapse at Watford and then the night in late January when Burnley won at Old Trafford with ease .
But that United 's last defeat .
The last couple of months have shown signs that Solskjaer might have been right about his long-term prospects at Old Trafford .
His signings have come good and to compare recent performances to those that preceded that Liverpool game is like watching two different teams .
There 's a long way to go before Solskjaer can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than a coach laying the groundwork for the next man in the dugout , but if he does return trophies to Old Trafford then that draw with Liverpool may turn out to be the most important game of his tenure .

Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Perhaps we'll never know quite how much pressure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was under during his darkest days at Manchester United this season, but the Norwegian certainly seemed to fear the worst back in October.
The build-up to United's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Old Trafford was littered with reports that Solskjaer was worried his time may be up if the league leaders, already disappearing into the distance, had run amok in Manchester.
On the back of an 11 game unbeaten run and the best set of performances United have produced under Solskjaer, it's easy to forget just how bleak the outlook was back in the autumn.
It didn't help Solskjaer that the build-up to the game against Liverpool was two weeks long, thanks to the second international break of the season, but by any measurement United's form was wretched. They'd won three of their last 17 games across the start of this season and the end of last. At Manchester United that is form that certainly warrants the sack, and there was a sense that for all the talk of grand plans and long-term rebuilding, Solskjaer knew short-term shortcomings might be his downfall.
Those three victories had been the 4-0 success against Chelsea on the opening day and then a pair of 1-0 wins at Old Trafford against Leicester City and Astana. United had needed penalties to beat Rochdale at home and their performances in Premier League defeats at West Ham and Newcastle were abject.
It was the weak surrender at St James' Park that led to two weeks of scrutiny on Solskjaer's position. While Liverpool were already eight points clear, United were two points above the relegation zone. Had he been sacked Solskjaer would have had few complaints.
In the week leading up to the Liverpool game, Ed Woodward had gone on the offensive, the executive vice-chairman backing Solskjaer's vision for United and defending the structure of the club, and United sources had dismissed the gathering speculation that the manager's job was under immediate threat.
But there was an admission that a heavy defeat to Liverpool could change the narrative. That scenario would place almost any United manager under pressure, especially one as inexperienced as Solskjaer, who was struggling to correct a prolonged slump in performances and results.
There were plenty expecting a heavy defeat to follow as well. In his press conference on the Friday Solskjaer was asked if he'd take a draw and faced questions on the poor form of his side, then at Old Trafford on Sunday Liverpool fans waved cardboard Champions League trophies in the air and belted out 'going down, going down' from the away end. It felt like it was time to sink or swim for Solskjaer.
The idea that Mark Robins saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job with an FA Cup third-round winner against Nottingham Forest in January 1990 has become an apocryphal tale over time. In reality then chairman Martin Edwards and board member Sir Bobby Charlton have said the Scot's job was never in doubt.
Yet United were eight league games without a win heading to the City Ground and the pressure was building. Defeat might not have meant an immediate end for Ferguson, but it would have been another setback to recover from, each one making the ladder to climb out of the depths just that little longer.
A heavy defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, October 20 last year might not have seen Solskjaer sacked that week, as had happened to Jose Mourinho when he lost at Anfield 10 months earlier, but it would have increased the pressure on him. United would have been 15th and one point above the relegation zone had they lost that day and already fragile confidence levels amongst the players, in the stands, and perhaps in the boardroom, would have taken another blow.
But the game was a tactical triumph for Solskjaer. A back three and split forwards in Daniel James and Marcus Rashford stifled Liverpool, keeping their attacking full-backs pushed back and cutting off a supply line to their three forwards.
Adam Lallana did rescue a point for Jurgen Klopp's side with five minutes to go, cancelling out Rashford's opener, and a point was probably a fair result. United had now won three in 18 but stopping Liverpool's long winning run gave them belief and they would win five of their next six games.
There have been low points since. The calamitous draw at Sheffield United, the pre-Christmas collapse at Watford and then the night in late January when Burnley won at Old Trafford with ease.
But that United's last defeat. The last couple of months have shown signs that Solskjaer might have been right about his long-term prospects at Old Trafford. His signings have come good and to compare recent performances to those that preceded that Liverpool game is like watching two different teams.
There's a long way to go before Solskjaer can be considered a successful United manager, rather than a coach laying the groundwork for the next man in the dugout, but if he does return trophies to Old Trafford then that draw with Liverpool may turn out to be the most important game of his tenure.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Spain aims to start easing lockdown measures from mid-May

Spain will begin to 'de-escalate ' its nationwide lockdown measures from mid-May , the prime minister has said .
The country has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and introduced some of the strictest measures on the continent on March 14 .
Now , Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he expects to be able to start lifting measures after another two and a half weeks of lockdown , the BBC reports .
He has asked parliament for a third extension on the measures to last until May 9 .
Mr Sánchez said de-esculation would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of the virus ' .
`` We must avoid missteps , '' he said .
`` If we stay on top of the virus and our health system maintains and reinforces that impression , then we will propose another step . ''
A vote on the extension will take place later on today .
The measures currently in place ban children from leaving the house - but following criticism , the government has now announced those aged 14 and can go for walks from the end of this week .
Construction firms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but only under strict social distancing guidelines .
Meanwhile , it has been suggested that holidaymakers may not be able to visit the Canary Islands until at least October .
Ángel Víctor Torres , president of the Canary Islands , which include popular tourist spots Tenerife , Fuerteventura , Gran Canaria and Lanzarote , said that the prospect of hotels being open by June 1 was `` too optimistic '' .
He said if they open in July or August then they `` would be walking in a good way '' but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to return to the islands until even later .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Spain will begin to 'de-escalate' its nationwide lockdown measures from mid-May, the prime minister has said.
The country has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and introduced some of the strictest measures on the continent on March 14.
Now, Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he expects to be able to start lifting measures after another two and a half weeks of lockdown, the BBC reports.
He has asked parliament for a third extension on the measures to last until May 9.
(Image: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
Mr Sánchez said de-esculation would be slow and authorities needed to stay 'on top of the virus'.
"We must avoid missteps," he said.
"If we stay on top of the virus and our health system maintains and reinforces that impression, then we will propose another step."
A vote on the extension will take place later on today.
The measures currently in place ban children from leaving the house - but following criticism, the government has now announced those aged 14 and can go for walks from the end of this week.
Construction firms are also being allowed to resume business, but only under strict social distancing guidelines.
Meanwhile, it has been suggested that holidaymakers may not be able to visit the Canary Islands until at least October.
Ángel Víctor Torres, president of the Canary Islands, which include popular tourist spots Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, said that the prospect of hotels being open by June 1 was "too optimistic".
He said if they open in July or August then they "would be walking in a good way" but suggested that international tourists may not be able to return to the islands until even later.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Estate's last remaining pub could be flattened to make way for apartments

The last remaining pub on a Bury council estate could be demolished to make way for apartments .
The Lord Clive in Whitefield closed in January despite a campaign from residents to rescue it .
Brewery bosses blamed the decision on 'difficult trading conditions ' , while customers and its landlady claimed a lack of investment had led to a drop in footfall .
Locals described the boozer as the hub of the community , with many left devastated by its closure .
Plans to build 27 apartments on the site , in Mersey Drive , have now been submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , developer Onward Housing Association hopes to demolish the pub to make way for a three-storey apartment block .
A design and access statement submitted along with the application argues that the apartments would help to meet a 'demand for newer housing in the area ' .
A total of 30 parking spaces , two of which would be accessible , would also be made available at the site , which is situated at the heart of the Hillock estate .
The developer says the properties will be let at 'affordable rents ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Besses ward , said she had sought clarification over whether the apartments would be classed as social housing .
She added : `` I am not going to object to social housing because we do have a lacking of stock .
`` There are questions about the number of cars on that road because it is already busy enough , and there is a school not far away . ''
Last summer , The Lord Clive 's landlady was given just four weeks to find a new job - as well as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The pub had been up for sale for some time and it was understood that JW Lees had agreed a sale with a Greater Manchester-based housing company for the pub .
More than 450 people signed a petition calling for the Lord Clive to remain open .
It was eventually handed a stay of execution before being forced to close its doors at the beginning of this year .
With the recent closure of Unsworth South Social Club , in Derwent Avenue , the estate has been left without a pub , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were four or five pubs here when the estate was built , '' she said .
`` To have nothing now leaves a massive gap .
`` It is important to have some sort of focal point where people can meet .
Are we all just going to live on top of each other and not have anywhere to socialise ? ''
The latest proposals for the site were due to be discussed at a public consultation event at St Michael ’ s Church Hall on March 19 , but the meeting had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the free MyBury newsletter to get the best stories direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the free MyBury newsletter to get the best stories direct to your inbox
The last remaining pub on a Bury council estate could be replaced by a block of apartments.
The Lord Clive in Whitefield closed in January despite a campaign from residents to rescue it.
Brewery bosses blamed the decision on 'difficult trading conditions', while customers and its landlady claimed a lack of investment had led to a drop in footfall.
Locals described the boozer as the hub of the community, with many left devastated by its closure.
Plans to build 27 apartments on the site, in Mersey Drive, have now been submitted to Bury Council.
(Image: Google Street View)
Under the proposals, developer Onward Housing Association hopes to build a three-storey apartment block on the site of the pub, which has already been demolished.
A design and access statement submitted along with the application argues that the apartments would help to meet a 'demand for newer housing in the area'.
A total of 30 parking spaces, two of which would be accessible, would also be made available at the site, which is situated at the heart of the Hillock estate.
The developer says the properties will be let at 'affordable rents'.
Cllr Lucy Smith, who represents Besses ward, said she had sought clarification over whether the apartments would be classed as social housing.
She added: "I am not going to object to social housing because we do have a lacking of stock.
"There are questions about the number of cars on that road because it is already busy enough, and there is a school not far away."
Last summer, The Lord Clive's landlady was given just four weeks to find a new job - as well as a home for her and her four children.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The pub had been up for sale for some time and it was understood that JW Lees had agreed a sale with a Greater Manchester-based housing company for the pub.
More than 450 people signed a petition calling for the Lord Clive to remain open.
It was eventually handed a stay of execution before being forced to close its doors at the beginning of this year.
With the recent closure of Unsworth South Social Club, in Derwent Avenue, the estate has been left without a pub, according to Cllr Smith.
"There were four or five pubs here when the estate was built," she said.
"To have nothing now leaves a massive gap.
"It is important to have some sort of focal point where people can meet. Are we all just going to live on top of each other and not have anywhere to socialise?"
The latest proposals for the site were due to be discussed at a public consultation event at St Michael’s Church Hall on March 19, but the meeting had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Military planes have been spotted flying over Greater Manchester again

Military planes have been flying over Greater Manchester once again .
Over the last few weeks the RAF have been @ @ @ @ @ and empty runways in the region .
Recently planespotters have been treated to appearances of @ @ @ @ @ Globemaster and a Red Arrows Hawk .
This morning a C-103J Hercules aircraft has been @ @ @ @ @ area .
According to the RAF , the plane is travelling in the vicinity of @ @ @ @ @ part of a training exercise .
A statement on the RAF Brize Norton Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ , our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Liverpool and Manchester @ @ @ @ @ training .
`` These are necessary , routine , flights and not connected with RAF @ @ @ @ @ fight against Coronavirus . ''
According to the RAF website , the Hercules is the @ @ @ @ @ and is used in countries or regions where there is a threat to air traffic @

We have more newsletters
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
We have more newsletters
Thank you for subscribing!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Military planes have been flying over Greater Manchester once again.
Over the last few weeks the RAF have been taking advantage of clear skies and empty runways in the region.
Recently planespotters have been treated to appearances of the Chinook, a C-17 Globemaster and a Red Arrows Hawk.
This morning a C-103J Hercules aircraft has been spotted flying over the Tameside area.
(Image: Dylan Ockerby)
According to the RAF, the plane is travelling in the vicinity of Liverpool and Manchester today as part of a training exercise.
A statement on the RAF Brize Norton Facebook page said: "This morning, our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Liverpool and Manchester, whilst engaged in essential training.
"These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus."
According to the RAF website, the Hercules is the RAF's primary transport aircraft and is used in countries or regions where there is a threat to air traffic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man City's best bargain buys of the Premier League era

Manchester City have been among Europe ’ s biggest spenders in recent seasons , but that doesn ’ t mean the club have signed ready-made superstars off the shelf .
The likes of David Silva and Sergio Aguero weren ’ t proven as world-class players when they arrived at the Etihad Stadium .
Similar can be said for Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne , while Yaya Toure joined after being let go by Barcelona .
For all that they have splashed the cash in the last decade or so , City have also pulled off some brilliant bargain buys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the Abu Dhabi takeover and after it .
Here are six of them , all costing £7m or less .
City beat Newcastle to Distin ’ s signature in 2002 , and the Frenchman enjoyed five successful years in Manchester .
He won the club ’ s Player of the Year award in his first season and was a solid performer at centre-back for the majority of his time on the books .
Distin made a total of 207 appearances for City in all competitions , many of which came as captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City haven ’ t had a settled left-back since Clichy vacated the role in 2017 .
The Frenchman was past his best by then , but he ’ d previously been a reliable figure in the backline .
Acquired from Arsenal for £7m in 2011 , Clichy won the Premier League title in his maiden campaign , then added another medal to his collection two years later .
Signed in the Premier League era but when City weren ’ t a Premier League club , Goater remains a cult hero among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals fired City to promotion to the second tier in 1998/99 and the top flight in 2001/02 .
The Bermudan scored 84 league goals in 184 games for City , and it ’ s highly probable that the club would have spent longer outside the top flight were it not for his contributions .
Hart had never played a match above League Two level when City bought him for £810,000 in 2006 .
Supporters therefore didn ’ t know what to expect , but the goalkeeper eventually became a stalwart at the Etihad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2007/08 , but he slipped down the pecking order and was loaned to Birmingham following Sheikh Mansour ’ s takeover .
He won Premier League titles under both Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini prior to his departure in 2016 .
One of City ’ s greatest ever players was a snip at just £6m .
Signed in summer 2008 , Kompany was deployed as a defensive midfielder early on , before being moved back to centre-half .
The Belgian was a superb defender and an inspirational leader to boot .
By the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ d led City to four Premier League titles , two FA Cups and four League Cups .
In a summer which brought the arrivals of John Stones , Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan , it ’ s no surprise that the purchase of a youngster from Ukraine went under the radar .
Zinchenko was soon loaned to PSV , but he ’ s since become a key part of Pep Guardiola ’ s squad .
Signed as an attacking midfielder , he ’ s been a surprise success at left-back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s most recent title-winning seasons .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Manchester City have been among Europe’s biggest spenders in recent seasons, but that doesn’t mean the club have signed ready-made superstars off the shelf.
The likes of David Silva and Sergio Aguero weren’t proven as world-class players when they arrived at the Etihad Stadium. Similar can be said for Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne, while Yaya Toure joined after being let go by Barcelona.
For all that they have splashed the cash in the last decade or so, City have also pulled off some brilliant bargain buys in the Premier League era - both before the Abu Dhabi takeover and after it. Here are six of them, all costing £7m or less.
Sylvain Distin (£4m)
City beat Newcastle to Distin’s signature in 2002, and the Frenchman enjoyed five successful years in Manchester. He won the club’s Player of the Year award in his first season and was a solid performer at centre-back for the majority of his time on the books.
Distin made a total of 207 appearances for City in all competitions, many of which came as captain - a role he inherited in 2003.
Gael Clichy (£7m)
City haven’t had a settled left-back since Clichy vacated the role in 2017. The Frenchman was past his best by then, but he’d previously been a reliable figure in the backline.
Acquired from Arsenal for £7m in 2011, Clichy won the Premier League title in his maiden campaign, then added another medal to his collection two years later.
Shaun Goater (£400,000)
Signed in the Premier League era but when City weren’t a Premier League club, Goater remains a cult hero among the club’s fan base. His goals fired City to promotion to the second tier in 1998/99 and the top flight in 2001/02.
The Bermudan scored 84 league goals in 184 games for City, and it’s highly probable that the club would have spent longer outside the top flight were it not for his contributions.
Joe Hart (£810,000)
Hart had never played a match above League Two level when City bought him for £810,000 in 2006. Supporters therefore didn’t know what to expect, but the goalkeeper eventually became a stalwart at the Etihad.
Hart became City’s No.1 in 2007/08, but he slipped down the pecking order and was loaned to Birmingham following Sheikh Mansour’s takeover. He won Premier League titles under both Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini prior to his departure in 2016.
Vincent Kompany (£6m)
One of City’s greatest ever players was a snip at just £6m. Signed in summer 2008, Kompany was deployed as a defensive midfielder early on, before being moved back to centre-half.
The Belgian was a superb defender and an inspirational leader to boot. By the time of his departure last summer, he’d led City to four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (£1.8m)
In a summer which brought the arrivals of John Stones, Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan, it’s no surprise that the purchase of a youngster from Ukraine went under the radar.
Zinchenko was soon loaned to PSV, but he’s since become a key part of Pep Guardiola’s squad. Signed as an attacking midfielder, he’s been a surprise success at left-back and played an important role in both of City’s most recent title-winning seasons.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--BBC to turn Bolton TV comedy Alma's Not Normal into a full series

A comedy show written by and starring a Bolton comic has been commissioned for a full series after it was hailed by BBC chiefs as 'one of the freshest voices in years ' .
The pilot of Alma 's Not Normal was watched on BBC Two by more than one million people , when it aired earlier this month .
It was written by Bolton 's very own Sophie Willan , who also stars as titular character Alma Nuthall .
In the pilot , which was filmed all around Bolton , Alma believes she is a star in the making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her own hands , following a failed meeting at the job centre Sophie was joined by other northern talent including Siobhan Finneran as her mum Lin - a heroin addict , who has been sectioned for arson , and Lorraine Ashbourne playing her nan Joan .
Also starring was Jayde Adams as Sophie ’ s best friend , Leanne , and James Baxter as Anthony , Alma ’ s cheating ex-boyfriend .
The series is set to be part of BBC Two 's comedy-heavy Thursday night schedule , next year .
Controller for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ BBC Two has always been the home of the most exciting comic talents and the most brilliantly conceived worlds .
Sophie Willan ’ s Alma ’ s Not Normal is one of the freshest voices in years and follows on from the successful piloting of shows like Motherland and The Other One .
`` During these challenging times I am delighted to bring Thursday comedy nights back for the audience.
” On Twitter , Sophie excitedly wrote : `` NEWS IS FINALLY HERE # AlmasNotNormal is GOING TO SERIES !
!
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to air on BBC Two in 2021 .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox
A comedy show written by and starring a Bolton comic has been commissioned for a full series after it was hailed by BBC chiefs as 'one of the freshest voices in years'.
The pilot of Alma's Not Normal was watched on BBC Two by more than one million people, when it aired earlier this month.
It was written by Bolton's very own Sophie Willan, who also stars as titular character Alma Nuthall.
In the pilot, which was filmed all around Bolton, Alma believes she is a star in the making and decides to take her career into her own hands, following a failed meeting at the job centre
Sophie was joined by other northern talent including Siobhan Finneran as her mum Lin - a heroin addict, who has been sectioned for arson, and Lorraine Ashbourne playing her nan Joan.
(Image: BBC / Expectation)
Also starring was Jayde Adams as Sophie’s best friend, Leanne, and James Baxter as Anthony, Alma’s cheating ex-boyfriend.
The series is set to be part of BBC Two's comedy-heavy Thursday night schedule, next year.
Controller for BBC Two, Patrick Holland said: “BBC Two has always been the home of the most exciting comic talents and the most brilliantly conceived worlds. Sophie Willan’s Alma’s Not Normal is one of the freshest voices in years and follows on from the successful piloting of shows like Motherland and The Other One.
"During these challenging times I am delighted to bring Thursday comedy nights back for the audience.”
On Twitter, Sophie excitedly wrote: "NEWS IS FINALLY HERE #AlmasNotNormal is GOING TO SERIES!!!!"
The full series is expected to air on BBC Two in 2021.