themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Ex-‘human Ken doll’ opens up on This Morning about living as a woman in secret

The 'Human Ken doll ' formerly known as Rodrigo Alves has come out as transgender after three months of living as a woman in secret .
Now called Roddy until she officially changes her name , she told This Morning she has been living in countries where people won ’ t recognise her since September 2019 .
Revealing her new look , the Celebrity Big Brother star - who is known for having extreme plastic surgery - explained how one particular procedure made her realise it was the beginning of her transition .
Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is the real me .
I 'm sorry I told a few lies over the years .
“ Two years ago I was here talking about the removal of my ribs .
I said I wanted to fit into my blazers .
I was starting a transition .
What man removes four ribs to fit in their blazers ? ''
Roddy will next go under the knife to have breast , face and voice procedures before undergoing a full gender reassignment in one year .
The emotional reality star candidly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play with dolls and wore her mum 's clothes as a youngster .
But her catholic upbringing was at odds to her feelings and she prayed to God to be changed .
Roddy said : `` I tried my best to be a male .
I was not happy .
I carried on having those plastic surgeries because I actually wanted to be a woman .
`` I have a gender identity dysmorphia and I have been treated for it but I never had a body dysmorphia . ''
Despite one surgery regret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for happiness .
`` The money is not relevant as it comes and goes , '' she said .
`` I ’ ve spent money on plastic surgeries .
My lifestyle is expensive too .
If I die tomorrow I die happy .
I lived a great life as a man .
2020 is a new beginning of my new life .
`` I do regret the fake six pack , arms .
I wish I had the strength on those days to see a specialist person to help me through this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't have any shadow of doubt I was born to be a woman .
`` I still have more plastic surgeries to do .
At the end of the months I ’ m having my breasts enlarged so I will have a lovely cleavage .
`` Face minimisation surgery to make me look more feminine .
Voice surgery to have a female voice .
And a year from now the full gender reassignment surgery . ''
On the reaction she has received , Roddy added : `` My family weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky and blessed I have an amazing supportive family , friends , people around me who take care and look after me .
`` I have received a lot of flowers presents , shoes and make-up .
I feel quite emotional right now . ''
Roddy promised to reveal her female name , which is a secret at the moment , on another episode of the ITV programme in the future .
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The 'Human Ken doll' formerly known as Rodrigo Alves has come out as transgender after three months of living as a woman in secret.
Now called Roddy until she officially changes her name, she told This Morning she has been living in countries where people won’t recognise her since September 2019.
Revealing her new look, the Celebrity Big Brother star - who is known for having extreme plastic surgery - explained how one particular procedure made her realise it was the beginning of her transition.
Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Roddy, 36, said: "This is the real me. I'm sorry I told a few lies over the years.
(Image: ITV)
“Two years ago I was here talking about the removal of my ribs. I said I wanted to fit into my blazers. I was starting a transition. What man removes four ribs to fit in their blazers?"
Roddy will next go under the knife to have breast, face and voice procedures before undergoing a full gender reassignment in one year.
The emotional reality star candidly opened up about how she used to play with dolls and wore her mum's clothes as a youngster.
(Image: ITV)
But her catholic upbringing was at odds to her feelings and she prayed to God to be changed.
Roddy said: "I tried my best to be a male. I was not happy. I carried on having those plastic surgeries because I actually wanted to be a woman.
"I have a gender identity dysmorphia and I have been treated for it but I never had a body dysmorphia."
Despite one surgery regret, Roddy plans more in her quest for happiness.
"The money is not relevant as it comes and goes," she said. "I’ve spent money on plastic surgeries. My lifestyle is expensive too. If I die tomorrow I die happy. I lived a great life as a man. 2020 is a new beginning of my new life.
(Image: ITV)
"I do regret the fake six pack, arms. I wish I had the strength on those days to see a specialist person to help me through this.
"Now is the time. I don't have any shadow of doubt I was born to be a woman.
"I still have more plastic surgeries to do. At the end of the months I’m having my breasts enlarged so I will have a lovely cleavage.
"Face minimisation surgery to make me look more feminine. Voice surgery to have a female voice. And a year from now the full gender reassignment surgery."
On the reaction she has received, Roddy added: "My family weren’t very surprised. I’m so lucky and blessed I have an amazing supportive family, friends, people around me who take care and look after me.
"I have received a lot of flowers presents, shoes and make-up. I feel quite emotional right now."
Roddy promised to reveal her female name, which is a secret at the moment, on another episode of the ITV programme in the future.
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10am.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas makes Manchester United transfer admission

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed how close he came to joining Manchester United .
The Spanish midfielder starred for the Gunners from 2003 to 2011 , captaining the club during his final three seasons there .
He left for Barcelona in 2011 but struggled to nail down a consistent place in the team despite flashes of brilliance .
Fast-forward to the summer of 2013 and United were interested in signing the then 26-year-old amid reports of a £25million bid .
He eventually left Barcelona for Chelsea in 2014 and spent five years at Stamford Bridge before joining Monaco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more and more in a pundit setting over the last year as the 32-year-old prepares for life outside of professional football and also takes to Twitter to provide insight from time to time , with the latest coming in the form of a Q & A .
Naturally , the Spaniard was asked how close he came to making the switch to United when David Moyes was at the club .
Asked how close he came to joining United , Fabregas explained via his Twitter account : `` I wouldn ’ t say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moyes a couple of times . ''
For some United fans this may feel like a missed chance as Fabregas went on to win the Premier League twice with Chelsea in 2015 and 2017 .

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Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed how close he came to joining Manchester United .
The Spanish midfielder starred for the Gunners from 2003 to 2011, captaining the club during his final three seasons there.
He left for Barcelona in 2011 but struggled to nail down a consistent place in the team despite flashes of brilliance.
Fast-forward to the summer of 2013 and United were interested in signing the then 26-year-old amid reports of a £25million bid.
He eventually left Barcelona for Chelsea in 2014 and spent five years at Stamford Bridge before joining Monaco in 2019.
Fabregas has been appearing more and more in a pundit setting over the last year as the 32-year-old prepares for life outside of professional football and also takes to Twitter to provide insight from time to time, with the latest coming in the form of a Q&A.
Naturally, the Spaniard was asked how close he came to making the switch to United when David Moyes was at the club.
Asked how close he came to joining United, Fabregas explained via his Twitter account: "I wouldn’t say close but I did talk to David Moyes a couple of times."
For some United fans this may feel like a missed chance as Fabregas went on to win the Premier League twice with Chelsea in 2015 and 2017.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield forced to shut down This Morning ‘racism row’ over Harry and

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield forced to shut down This Morning ‘racism row’ over Harry and Meghan

Holly Willoughy and Phillip Schofield were today forced to intervene during a heated debate on This Morning about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle .
Matthew Wright and Trisha Goddard were discussing the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to their royal duties when they clashed .
Channel 5 presenter Matthew , who claimed that he had been branded a “ racist ” for criticising the couple , hit out at their spending from the public purse but then not giving the public “ what they want ” .
“ I 'm fascinated by the bizarre disconnect , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That they love lecturing people on saving the planet , you know every drop of water is precious , do n't take airplane travel and yet they 'll happily fly off to Canada , come back again .
“ It just seems to me , there 's a set of rules for them and set of rules for everyone else.
” Dancing On Ice star Trisha , 62 , blasted “ vitriol ” directed towards the royal couple in the press - specifically Meghan - as “ racist and misogynistic stuff ” that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
When Matthew continued to argue that the couple aren ’ t giving the public what they want , Trisha interjected : “ So then you call them a racist after that ?
” But when Matthew continued to explain how he ’ d been branded “ racist ” on Twitter - Holly and Phil had to halt the discussion .
Matthew said : “ No , but I 've seen on Twitter that when I raise issues like that like them taking £20 million from the public to provide security for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burden to show the public any photos of the baby - then I get called a racist.
” This forced Holly and Phil to shut down the discussion .
“ I think we know what is actually racist language and what isn ’ t , ” Holly said before moving swiftly on .
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Holly Willoughy and Phillip Schofield were today forced to intervene during a heated debate on This Morning about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Matthew Wright and Trisha Goddard were discussing the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to their royal duties when they clashed.
Channel 5 presenter Matthew, who claimed that he had been branded a “racist” for criticising the couple, hit out at their spending from the public purse but then not giving the public “what they want”.
“I'm fascinated by the bizarre disconnect,” he said of the couple.
“That they love lecturing people on saving the planet, you know every drop of water is precious, don't take airplane travel and yet they'll happily fly off to Canada, come back again.
(Image: ITV)
“It just seems to me, there's a set of rules for them and set of rules for everyone else.”
Dancing On Ice star Trisha, 62, blasted “vitriol” directed towards the royal couple in the press - specifically Meghan - as “racist and misogynistic stuff” that “clouds a lot of the issues”.
When Matthew continued to argue that the couple aren’t giving the public what they want, Trisha interjected: “So then you call them a racist after that?”
(Image: ITV)
But when Matthew continued to explain how he’d been branded “racist” on Twitter - Holly and Phil had to halt the discussion.
Matthew said: “No, but I've seen on Twitter that when I raise issues like that like them taking £20 million from the public to provide security for their wedding and then not feeling any burden to show the public any photos of the baby - then I get called a racist.”
(Image: ITV)
This forced Holly and Phil to shut down the discussion.
“I think we know what is actually racist language and what isn’t,” Holly said before moving swiftly on.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Piers Morgan takes swipe at 'fake' Holly Willoughby on Good Morning Britain

Piers Morgan only has been back at work for a matter of days and he is certainly taking no prisoners .
The controversial host returned to Good Morning Britain on Monday alongside co-star Susanna Reid and he has already stuff to say on Greggs vegan 'steak ' bakes and the new Love Island line-up .
But Piers had something else to add to the list on Tuesday when he took a savage swipe at fellow ITV star Holly Willoughby .
The 54-year-old was speaking on the early morning news programme about the nominations for this year 's National Television Awards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the This Morning favourite .
Both daytime programmes are nominated in the 'Live Magazine Show ' category but Piers has made his stance very clear .
`` I 'm not going this year , it 's a total waste of time .
It 's actually got very boring , '' he said at first before he took aim at Holly .
`` Holly always goes , 'Oh !
Me again ? '
Then she leans in and goes , 'Take that you little… . '
Ending his rant he blasted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly Willoughby fake halo . ''
And it 's not the first time Piers has had a pop at his daytime rival as well as Holly 's co-host Phillip Schofield .
In September last year , Piers branded the This Morning duo as `` snivelling little b*****ds '' in a sweary outburst after Good Morning Britain lost out to them at the TV Choice Awards .
He told the event 's showbiz crowd : `` I just want to say how thrilled I am for everybody at This Morning .
If anyone loves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other it 's me .
`` Love you , love you so much , '' he mimicked before dealing the big blow .
`` Actually I do n't love you I hate you , you snivelling little b*****ds . ''
Holly and Phil took it all in their stride though as during their next This Morning broadcast , a smug Schofe said : `` It was a lovely moment .
We thought we 'd dedicate this year 's award to Piers Morgan . ''
Continuing , he said : `` Piers Morgan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you want to pop in and hold it , we ’ ll leave it here for you .
You can maybe come and have your picture taken with it .
We love you Piers . ''
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Piers Morgan only has been back at work for a matter of days and he is certainly taking no prisoners.
The controversial host returned to Good Morning Britain on Monday alongside co-star Susanna Reid and he has already stuff to say on Greggs vegan 'steak' bakes and the new Love Island line-up.
But Piers had something else to add to the list on Tuesday when he took a savage swipe at fellow ITV star Holly Willoughby.
The 54-year-old was speaking on the early morning news programme about the nominations for this year's National Television Awards after he discovered that he is up against the This Morning favourite.
Both daytime programmes are nominated in the 'Live Magazine Show' category but Piers has made his stance very clear.
(Image: ITV)
"I'm not going this year, it's a total waste of time. It's actually got very boring," he said at first before he took aim at Holly.
"Holly always goes, 'Oh! Me again?' Then she leans in and goes, 'Take that you little….'
Ending his rant he blasted: "Do not be ever deterred by the Holly Willoughby fake halo."
And it's not the first time Piers has had a pop at his daytime rival as well as Holly's co-host Phillip Schofield.
In September last year, Piers branded the This Morning duo as "snivelling little b*****ds" in a sweary outburst after Good Morning Britain lost out to them at the TV Choice Awards.
(Image: ITV)
He told the event's showbiz crowd: "I just want to say how thrilled I am for everybody at This Morning. If anyone loves you guys more than you love each other it's me.
"Love you, love you so much," he mimicked before dealing the big blow.
"Actually I don't love you I hate you, you snivelling little b*****ds."
Holly and Phil took it all in their stride though as during their next This Morning broadcast, a smug Schofe said: "It was a lovely moment. We thought we'd dedicate this year's award to Piers Morgan."
(Image: ITV)
Continuing, he said: "Piers Morgan, whose middle names are spittle and bile, if you want to pop in and hold it, we’ll leave it here for you. You can maybe come and have your picture taken with it. We love you Piers."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Brendan Rodgers responds to James Maddison Jesse Lingard Manchester United transfer speculation

Brendan Rodgers is adamant that Manchester United target James Maddison will stay at Leicester beyond the end of the January transfer window and refused to enter into conversation about a potential deal involving Jesse Lingard .
United are long-term admirers of the Foxes midfielder and , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to bolster his squad during the current window , Maddison continues to be linked with a move .
One report over the weekend claimed United hope to involve Lingard in a potential player-plus-cash deal but Rodgers has again poured cold water on the speculation .
`` You 're all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk about speculation and gossip .
James is a wonderful player and he will be here in January and beyond , '' Rodgers said ahead of Leicester 's semi-final clash against Aston Villa in the League Cup .
The Leicester manager was asked what the message was for United as they look into the possibility of signing the 23-year-old .
`` There 's no message .
It 's a month and pre-January there 's lots of speculation around our players which is great because they 're talents and that means they and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Rodgers said .
`` Nobody will leave here in January that 's for sure .
We want to add to the squad if we can .
`` It 's been a fantastic first part of the season for us and we want to continue with that rhythm and continuity with the players and develop them and the team and see where we end up at the end of the season .
There 's no pressure for us to sell and there 's no need for us sell . ''

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Brendan Rodgers is adamant that Manchester United target James Maddison will stay at Leicester beyond the end of the January transfer window and refused to enter into conversation about a potential deal involving Jesse Lingard.
United are long-term admirers of the Foxes midfielder and, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to bolster his squad during the current window, Maddison continues to be linked with a move.
One report over the weekend claimed United hope to involve Lingard in a potential player-plus-cash deal but Rodgers has again poured cold water on the speculation.
"You're all talking about speculation, I don't talk about speculation and gossip. James is a wonderful player and he will be here in January and beyond," Rodgers said ahead of Leicester's semi-final clash against Aston Villa in the League Cup.
The Leicester manager was asked what the message was for United as they look into the possibility of signing the 23-year-old.
"There's no message. It's a month and pre-January there's lots of speculation around our players which is great because they're talents and that means they and the team are doing very very well," Rodgers said. "Nobody will leave here in January that's for sure. We want to add to the squad if we can.
"It's been a fantastic first part of the season for us and we want to continue with that rhythm and continuity with the players and develop them and the team and see where we end up at the end of the season. There's no pressure for us to sell and there's no need for us sell."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Coronation Street's Abi Franklin caught up in dramatic car explosion

Coronation Street 's Abi Franklin looks in danger as she 's caught up in a dramatic explosion .
Feisty Abi , played by Sally Carman , was surrounded by a giant fireball as a car explodes .
The upcoming Corrie scenes were filmed in Empress Street , Old Trafford .
The mechanic character appeared to have been on a night out , looking glam in a green dress with a slick of red lipstick , and we 're told she walks away unscathed .
It appears Abi is actually behind the fire as she was overheard saying `` burn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Read more of today 's stories here Abi has recently been caught up in a will-they-or-won't-they storyline with garage boss Kevin Webster , but crossed wires have prevented the pair from getting together over Christmas .
They both doubt that the other is interest in a relationship , leading to Abi embarking on a fling with sex pest Ray Crosby .
Viewers are now rooting for Abi and Kev to get together .
Away from the cobbles actress Sally is in a relationship with co-star Joe Duttine , who plays Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stripped to their underwear on New Year 's Day and went for a swim in the freezing sea in Scotland .
Sally said on social media : `` Me , my dog and @ Joe_Duttine jumped in the Atlantic for a swim today in our undies ( not the dog - he was fully naked and couldn ’ t care less ) .
`` Best start to a new decade ever .
Here ’ s to new beginnings and fresh starts . ''
In December fans rushed to congratulate the pair as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddled up with her man , who plays Tim Metcalfe , in a dressing gown as she shared her delight with her Instagram followers .
`` We ’ re in # homesweethome # thelightisntwonkyhonest , '' she captioned the snap taken in their kitchen , along with a love heart .
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Coronation Street's Abi Franklin looks in danger as she's caught up in a dramatic explosion.
Feisty Abi, played by Sally Carman, was surrounded by a giant fireball as a car explodes.
The upcoming Corrie scenes were filmed in Empress Street, Old Trafford.
The mechanic character appeared to have been on a night out, looking glam in a green dress with a slick of red lipstick, and we're told she walks away unscathed.
It appears Abi is actually behind the fire as she was overheard saying "burn, baby burn," as she walked away.
(Image: Mark Campbell/MCPIX)
Abi has recently been caught up in a will-they-or-won't-they storyline with garage boss Kevin Webster, but crossed wires have prevented the pair from getting together over Christmas.
They both doubt that the other is interest in a relationship, leading to Abi embarking on a fling with sex pest Ray Crosby.
Viewers are now rooting for Abi and Kev to get together.
(Image: Mark Campbell/MCPIX)
Away from the cobbles actress Sally is in a relationship with co-star Joe Duttine, who plays Kevin's friend Tim Metcalfe.
The couple stripped to their underwear on New Year's Day and went for a swim in the freezing sea in Scotland.
Sally said on social media: "Me, my dog and @Joe_Duttine jumped in the Atlantic for a swim today in our undies ( not the dog - he was fully naked and couldn’t care less).
"Best start to a new decade ever. Here’s to new beginnings and fresh starts."
(Image: Mark Campbell/MCPIX)
In December fans rushed to congratulate the pair as they revealed their new home together.
Sally cuddled up with her man, who plays Tim Metcalfe, in a dressing gown as she shared her delight with her Instagram followers.
"We’re in #homesweethome #thelightisntwonkyhonest," she captioned the snap taken in their kitchen, along with a love heart.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Man dies after Audi crashes into HGV and house in horror smash

A man has died following a horror crash with a HGV in Cheshire .
The man was driving a grey Audi on the A556 , in Tabley , towards Manchester , when it was involved in a collision with a HGV travelling in the opposite direction .
A house at the side of the road was also damaged after the HGV struck it .
The driver of the Audi was pronounced dead at the scene .
Cheshire Police said the man has not been formally identified , but he is believed to be a 56-year-old man from Sandbach .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 53-year-old driver of the HGV , from Kirkbride , suffered from minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution .
Nobody inside the house was injured .
Cheshire Police are investigating and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward .
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A man has died following a horror crash with a HGV in Cheshire.
The man was driving a grey Audi on the A556, in Tabley, towards Manchester, when it was involved in a collision with a HGV travelling in the opposite direction.
A house at the side of the road was also damaged after the HGV struck it.
The driver of the Audi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cheshire Police said the man has not been formally identified, but he is believed to be a 56-year-old man from Sandbach.
His next of kin have been informed.
The 53-year-old driver of the HGV, from Kirkbride, suffered from minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Nobody inside the house was injured.
Cheshire Police are investigating and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone with any information that may assist the investigation, is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 605662 or visit cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Manchester United squad vs Man City revealed for Carabao Cup semi final

Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard have recovered from illness to be included in the Manchester United squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City .
Martial and Lingard arrived and left United 's Carrington training complex within 15 minutes on Friday and did not travel to Wolverhampton for the goalless draw in the FA Cup third round .
However , both players arrived with the rest of the United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of tonight 's derby .
Harry Maguire has also overcome a knock he sustained at Molineux to make the squad .
Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first-half and Maguire was a doubt to emerge for the second but played out the entire game .
Maguire is is poised to keep his place against City , since Jones has not made a start since his disastrous 45 minutes at Sheffield United over six weeks ago .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called for his players to be protected at Old Trafford amid City 's propensity for tactical fouls .
Solskjaer last month oversaw an impressive 2-1 derby victory at the Etihad Stadium , where United burst into a 2-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their scintillating counter-attacks .
City midfielder Fernandinho has been converted into an auxiliary centre half and floundered amid the pace of the United attackers , but avoided a booking for a foul on Daniel James in the 27th minute .
James burst into the City half and was cynically upended by Fernandinho but referee Anthony Taylor refused to card the Brazilian after playing an advantage that ended with Marcus Rashford clipping the crossbar .
The foul was acknowledged by Taylor but did not register as a transgression since play carried on and Fernandinho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predecessor Jose Mourinho , Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and former West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini have all referred to City 's penchant for tactical fouling under Pep Guardiola .
The ex-City assistant Mikel Arteta was also filmed by the Amazon Prime filmmakers saying : `` David [ Silva ] , Kevin [ de Bruyne ] , Gundo ( gan ) , make fouls .
If there is a transition , make a foul . ''
`` We got past their press last time and if you count the number of fouls I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many , '' Solskjaer said .
`` That 's a big thing and sometimes I look at the referees and I look at our games and , even if they are just little fouls , there have been teams who have stopped us with them little fouls which have stopped us showing how good we are when we attack .
But I did n't raise it this time , you did ! ''
When Solskjaer was specifically asked about Fernandinho 's foul on James , he replied : `` There have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am better off not talking about it .
`` But the referees have got to look at when players with his pace , even if they just knock the ball past them , and they stop them in their tracks , of course it is a yellow card . ''
United have failed to score in three of their last five games and lost two of their last four in the Premier League as they prepare to host City .
Solskjaer is adamant they are improving , though .
`` I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think the Burnley and the Newcastle games , even at home - we have lost one game at home this year - and there are more and more teams dropping back [ with their style ] .
We are improving all the time .
`` It is not just getting in behind them .
It is getting in between them like we did against City .
We have so much pace up front that they drop and now we are getting a chance to run at the back four and back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League it is very seldom you play against team who are not fit or good quality . ''
`` You have to find the ideas and there is not a lot of space between the lines .
We are improving .
We have ball-playing centre-backs , we play full-backs higher up .
Aaron [ Wan-Bissaka ] has been freed more to go forward ; for example the cross against Newcastle .
`` We are getting more goalscoring instinct from Marcus [ Rashford ] and Anthony [ Martial ] , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and around the box .
So I am not concerned , but it is the work we are doing when we have the chance to do it . ''

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Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard have recovered from illness to be included in the Manchester United squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City.
Martial and Lingard arrived and left United's Carrington training complex within 15 minutes on Friday and did not travel to Wolverhampton for the goalless draw in the FA Cup third round. However, both players arrived with the rest of the United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of tonight's derby.
Harry Maguire also appears to have overcome a knock he sustained at Molineux to make the provisional squad. Phil Jones began warming up at Wolves in the first-half and Maguire was a doubt to emerge for the second but played out the entire game. Maguire is poised to keep his place against City providing he is fit, since Jones has not made a start since his disastrous 45 minutes at Sheffield United over six weeks ago.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called for his players to be protected at Old Trafford amid City's propensity for tactical fouls. Solskjaer last month oversaw an impressive 2-1 derby victory at the Etihad Stadium, where United burst into a 2-0 lead inside the first 30 minutes through their scintillating counter-attacks.
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City midfielder Fernandinho has been converted into an auxiliary centre half and floundered amid the pace of the United attackers, but avoided a booking for a foul on Daniel James in the 27th minute.
James burst into the City half and was cynically upended by Fernandinho but referee Anthony Taylor refused to card the Brazilian after playing an advantage that ended with Marcus Rashford clipping the crossbar. The foul was acknowledged by Taylor but did not register as a transgression since play carried on and Fernandinho was not cautioned.
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Solskjaer, his predecessor Jose Mourinho, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and former West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini have all referred to City's penchant for tactical fouling under Pep Guardiola. The ex-City assistant Mikel Arteta was also filmed by the Amazon Prime filmmakers saying: "David [Silva], Kevin [de Bruyne], Gundo(gan), make fouls. If there is a transition, make a foul."
"We got past their press last time and if you count the number of fouls I don’t think there were too many," Solskjaer said. "That's a big thing and sometimes I look at the referees and I look at our games and, even if they are just little fouls, there have been teams who have stopped us with them little fouls which have stopped us showing how good we are when we attack. But I didn't raise it this time, you did!"
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
When Solskjaer was specifically asked about Fernandinho's foul on James, he replied: "There have been a few fouls on Dan James and I am better off not talking about it.
"But the referees have got to look at when players with his pace, even if they just knock the ball past them, and they stop them in their tracks, of course it is a yellow card."
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United have failed to score in three of their last five games and lost two of their last four in the Premier League as they prepare to host City. Solskjaer is adamant they are improving, though.
"I think we are improving," he stressed. "I think the Burnley and the Newcastle games, even at home - we have lost one game at home this year - and there are more and more teams dropping back [with their style]. We are improving all the time.
Manchester United squad vs Man City:
"It is not just getting in behind them. It is getting in between them like we did against City. We have so much pace up front that they drop and now we are getting a chance to run at the back four and back five. Teams are so well organised in the Premier League it is very seldom you play against team who are not fit or good quality."
"You have to find the ideas and there is not a lot of space between the lines. We are improving. We have ball-playing centre-backs, we play full-backs higher up. Aaron [Wan-Bissaka] has been freed more to go forward; for example the cross against Newcastle.
"We are getting more goalscoring instinct from Marcus [Rashford] and Anthony [Martial], the sort that Mason [Greenwood] has in and around the box. So I am not concerned, but it is the work we are doing when we have the chance to do it."
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David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Lee Grant, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Phil Jones, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams, Nemanja Matic, Fred, Andreas Pereira, Jesse Lingard, Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong, Juan Mata, Daniel James, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--More potential victims of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga have come forward after he was jailed for li

More potential victims of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga have come forward after he was jailed for life

More potential victims of serial rapist Reyhnard Sinaga have come forward , police say .
The 36-year-old was jailed yesterday ( Tuesday ) for life for drugging , raping and sexually assaulting dozens of men at his Manchester city centre flat .
After four crown court trials , Sinaga was convicted of offences against 48 men .
He must serve at least 30 years behind bars before he can even be considered for release .
But police say they believe the man believed to be the UK 's most prolific rapist is responsible for attacks on at least 195 men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , click the links below A special incident room began operating yesterday after reporting restrictions banning publication of the details were finally lifted .
Since then , the dedicated team has received multiple calls to a confidential hotline .
Some of these reports relate to potential further victims of Sinaga , police say .
Dozens of men have yet to be identified and are unlikely to know they were raped because of the memory-wiping effect of the drug Sinaga used to knock out his victims .
He must serve at least 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered for release .
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his city centre apartment at Montana House , Princess Street , before poisoning them with GHB , raping them and filming them while they were ‘ comatose ’ , jurors heard .
He was described as a ‘ psychopath ’ by police .

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More potential victims of serial rapist Reyhnard Sinaga have come forward, police say.
The 36-year-old was jailed yesterday (Tuesday) for life for drugging, raping and sexually assaulting dozens of men at his Manchester city centre flat.
After four crown court trials, Sinaga was convicted of offences against 48 men.
He must serve at least 30 years behind bars before he can even be considered for release.
But police say they believe the man believed to be the UK's most prolific rapist is responsible for attacks on at least 195 men.
For extensive coverage of this case, click the links below
A special incident room began operating yesterday after reporting restrictions banning publication of the details were finally lifted.
Since then, the dedicated team has received multiple calls to a confidential hotline.
Some of these reports relate to potential further victims of Sinaga, police say.
Dozens of men have yet to be identified and are unlikely to know they were raped because of the memory-wiping effect of the drug Sinaga used to knock out his victims.
He must serve at least 30 years behind bars before he can even be considered for release.
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his city centre apartment at Montana House, Princess Street, before poisoning them with GHB, raping them and filming them while they were ‘comatose’, jurors heard.
He was described as a ‘psychopath’ by police.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Prestwich secondary school slammed by Ofsted now showing signs of improvement

A once 'outstanding ' secondary school which was slammed by Ofsted is now showing 'significant ' signs of improvement .
St Monica 's RC High School in Prestwich was placed into special measures in early 2018 after being criticised by inspectors .
Leaders were given two years to turn things around but when the education watchdog went back to the school months later , it found they had failed to take 'effective action ' .
But Ofsted returned to the school last month and found evidence of progress .
They have now handed the school an overall rating of 'requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous grading of 'inadequate ' .
Headteacher Chris Foley , who was appointed at the beginning of 2019 , came in for particular praise for his 'tireless ' work to improve the school .
Read more of today 's stories here Inspectors reported that pupils ' behaviour around school and in lessons had 'noticeably improved ' and that children 'enjoy coming to school more ' .
Meanwhile , leaders and staff were said to have 'high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve ' , while Mr Foley was credited with having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report went on : `` He is unrelenting in his vision to improve the school so that all pupils get the highest quality education .
`` Pupils at this school now get a much better deal . ''
However , Ofsted said teaching at St Monica 's was still failing to adequately meet the needs of pupils at times , especially for boys and SEND children .
They told the school it must take action to improve the achievement of both groups , as well as the attendance of boys 'if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality of education now provided by the school ' .
The initial full inspection report in February 2018 slated standards at St Monica 's , which had previously been rated as 'outstanding ' at its three previous inspections .
Pupils studying maths at the once highly-regarded secondary school made some of the ‘ worst progress in the country ' , the report revealed .
Disabled youngsters and children with special educational needs were also ‘ illegally excluded ’ , inspectors found .
The damning report said St Monica 's was ‘ failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education ’ and that boys ‘ underachieved dramatically right across the school ’ .
St Monica ’ s , which in 2010 became the first school in the country to block a project to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer because governors feared the jab 'encouraged sexual promiscuity ' , was told it had two years to improve .
But following a monitoring visit later in the year , Ofsted said leaders and managers at St Monica 's were 'not taking effective action towards the removal of special measures . '
`` The school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purpose , '' a letter to the school said .
Following the latest inspection , Mr Foley declared himself 'delighted ' at the report 's findings .
He added : `` We are very proud of our school , its staff and its pupils , and we are committed to carrying on this work to ensure the school is the very best it can be.
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A once 'outstanding' secondary school which was slammed by Ofsted is now showing 'significant' signs of improvement.
St Monica's RC High School in Prestwich was placed into special measures in early 2018 after being criticised by inspectors.
Leaders were given two years to turn things around but when the education watchdog went back to the school months later, it found they had failed to take 'effective action'.
But Ofsted returned to the school last month and found evidence of progress.
They have now handed the school an overall rating of 'requires improvement', one up from its previous grading of 'inadequate'.
Headteacher Chris Foley, who was appointed at the beginning of 2019, came in for particular praise for his 'tireless' work to improve the school.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Inspectors reported that pupils' behaviour around school and in lessons had 'noticeably improved' and that children 'enjoy coming to school more'.
Meanwhile, leaders and staff were said to have 'high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve', while Mr Foley was credited with having driven a 'culture of high expectations'.
The report went on: "He is unrelenting in his vision to improve the school so that all pupils get the highest quality education.
"Pupils at this school now get a much better deal."
However, Ofsted said teaching at St Monica's was still failing to adequately meet the needs of pupils at times, especially for boys and SEND children.
They told the school it must take action to improve the achievement of both groups, as well as the attendance of boys 'if they are to benefit from the better quality of education now provided by the school'.
The initial full inspection report in February 2018 slated standards at St Monica's, which had previously been rated as 'outstanding' at its three previous inspections.
Pupils studying maths at the once highly-regarded secondary school made some of the ‘worst progress in the country', the report revealed.
Disabled youngsters and children with special educational needs were also ‘illegally excluded’, inspectors found.
The damning report said St Monica's was ‘failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education’ and that boys ‘underachieved dramatically right across the school’.
St Monica’s, which in 2010 became the first school in the country to block a project to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer because governors feared the jab 'encouraged sexual promiscuity', was told it had two years to improve.
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But following a monitoring visit later in the year, Ofsted said leaders and managers at St Monica's were 'not taking effective action towards the removal of special measures.'
"The school's improvement plan is not fit for purpose," a letter to the school said.
Following the latest inspection, Mr Foley declared himself 'delighted' at the report's findings.
He added: "We are very proud of our school, its staff and its pupils, and we are committed to carrying on this work to ensure the school is the very best it can be.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--School allowed to keep gazebo despite neighbours complaining about noisy pupils 'peering at them sun

School allowed to keep gazebo despite neighbours complaining about noisy pupils 'peering at them sunbathing'

A primary school has been allowed to keep a gazebo in its playground despite concerns over noise and pupils 'peering at neighbours sunbathing ' in their gardens .
Christ Church CE primary , in Chadderton , had put up a pergola - an outdoor shaded structure - during the summer , but council officers deemed that it needed planning permission .
Neighbours living on Lindale Avenue whose gardens backed onto the school field and local councillors had objected to the application , which was submitted retrospectively .
But after a long debate , the planning committee eventually agreed by just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission .
However the Crawley Way school must agree a planting scheme around the frame to screen the 'outdoor classroom ' from the surrounding residents to protect their privacy .
The school had said the pergola would be used during playtime and occasionally for teaching activities , such as 'story time ' .
In a supporting statement , it said : `` The school feel that they have invested in a structure that is of real quality , will be fit for purpose and is aesthetically pleasing . ''
Local resident Mr Galloway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s right at our fences and we ’ re expecting people overlooking our private gardens , '' he said .
`` The noise during the day - we put up with it because it ’ s playtime and it ’ s only 15 minutes in the morning , half an hour lunch time and 15 minutes in the afternoon .
“ But when you ’ ve got a classroom of children right next door to you , it ’ s quite loud I can assure you .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden when we go out to sunbathe - we ’ ve got kids peering over .
“ All six residents in the houses have strongly objected to this .
`` We have been very , very vocal about this with our local councillors .
The school were ’ t interested at all in what we had to say . ''
Chadderton Central Councillor Elaine Taylor told the meeting ( December 18 ) that ward representatives believed the 'substantial ' pergola was 'imposing ' so close to the boundary of the site .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structure that you might naturally think of when you hear that word , '' she said .
`` I do have concerns about concentrated noise when children gather in and around the pergola as it can be expected that there will be periods of intense noise generated through excitement as they play together .
`` This being the case it would have a significant impact on residents who wish to use their garden for leisure and relaxation . ''
She added that it could become a magnet for anti-social behaviour from youths out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to emphasise that we have no objection to a pergola but we feel that it would be mutually beneficial if it could be located on another part of the school site which would not cause disturbance for local residents or attract unwanted anti-social behaviour , '' Coun Taylor said .
However the plans had support from some members of the committee .
Coun Stephen Hewitt said : “ It ’ s a primary school - if children didn ’ t make noise there would be something wrong.
” And Coun John Hudson added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nitpicking here about the school .
`` Everybody grumbles throughout the metropolitan borough about the noise of children as we ’ re getting older .
“ We all worry about noise but we didn ’ t worry when we were young and we just made it.
” Planning officer Matthew Taylor said that environmental health officers had concluded that any noise and disturbance associated with the structure would be during daytime hours and 'infrequent ' , 'given that it is within the playground and for occasional use for teaching ' .

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A primary school has been allowed to keep a gazebo in its playground despite concerns over noise and pupils 'peering at neighbours sunbathing' in their gardens.
Christ Church CE primary, in Chadderton, had put up a pergola - an outdoor shaded structure - during the summer, but council officers deemed that it needed planning permission.
Neighbours living on Lindale Avenue whose gardens backed onto the school field and local councillors had objected to the application, which was submitted retrospectively.
But after a long debate, the planning committee eventually agreed by just one vote to grant the wooden structure permission.
(Image: Oldham Council)
However the Crawley Way school must agree a planting scheme around the frame to screen the 'outdoor classroom' from the surrounding residents to protect their privacy.
The school had said the pergola would be used during playtime and occasionally for teaching activities, such as 'story time'.
In a supporting statement, it said: "The school feel that they have invested in a structure that is of real quality, will be fit for purpose and is aesthetically pleasing."
Local resident Mr Galloway addressed councillors to speak against the plans.
“It’s right at our fences and we’re expecting people overlooking our private gardens," he said.
"The noise during the day - we put up with it because it’s playtime and it’s only 15 minutes in the morning, half an hour lunch time and 15 minutes in the afternoon.
“But when you’ve got a classroom of children right next door to you, it’s quite loud I can assure you.
“It’s the privacy of the back garden when we go out to sunbathe - we’ve got kids peering over.
“All six residents in the houses have strongly objected to this.
"We have been very, very vocal about this with our local councillors. The school were’t interested at all in what we had to say."
Chadderton Central Councillor Elaine Taylor told the meeting (December 18) that ward representatives believed the 'substantial' pergola was 'imposing' so close to the boundary of the site.
"It is not a flimsy garden-like trellis structure that you might naturally think of when you hear that word," she said.
"I do have concerns about concentrated noise when children gather in and around the pergola as it can be expected that there will be periods of intense noise generated through excitement as they play together.
"This being the case it would have a significant impact on residents who wish to use their garden for leisure and relaxation."
She added that it could become a magnet for anti-social behaviour from youths out of school hours.
"I wish to emphasise that we have no objection to a pergola but we feel that it would be mutually beneficial if it could be located on another part of the school site which would not cause disturbance for local residents or attract unwanted anti-social behaviour," Coun Taylor said.
However the plans had support from some members of the committee.
Coun Stephen Hewitt said: “It’s a primary school - if children didn’t make noise there would be something wrong.”
And Coun John Hudson added: “I think we’re nitpicking here about the school.
"Everybody grumbles throughout the metropolitan borough about the noise of children as we’re getting older.
“We all worry about noise but we didn’t worry when we were young and we just made it.”
Planning officer Matthew Taylor said that environmental health officers had concluded that any noise and disturbance associated with the structure would be during daytime hours and 'infrequent', 'given that it is within the playground and for occasional use for teaching'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Harry Maguire latest plus early Man Utd vs Man City team news

Manchester United were given a welcome injury boost yesterday as Anthony Martial , Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard all trained @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City .
United are looking to keep Manchester red @ @ @ @ @ victory at the Etihad .
However , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are hampered by @ @ @ @ @ Martial , Lingard and Shaw is welcome against the current Carabao Cup holders .
Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ going to give them as much time as we can .
That 's the most @ @ @ @ @ can give you .
Because some of them are still not ready .
So we @ @ @ @ @ morning until I give them the team . ''
Meanwhile , United have been drawn @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup fourth round if they beat Wolves in their third round replay .
@ @ @ @ @ United news throughout the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk ( Charlotte Duncker, Liam Corless)

Man City were in control against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final encounter.
United were comfortably outclasssed by City as first half goals from Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal put City in control in an impressive opening performance form Pep Guardiola's side.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a change at the break and got the response he wanted as a goal from Marcus Rashford gave a glimmer of hope to United ahead of the second-leg in three weeks time.
City are the current holders of the Carabao Cup and will be full of confidence going into the return leg as they recorded their first ever victory at Old Trafford in a cup competition.
Stick with us for all of the reaction and quotes LIVE from Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--The 'world's finest collection' of Matchbox toy cars is sold at auction for more than £300,000

A collection of classic Matchbox toys lovingly kept for more than 60 years has sold at auction for a staggering £300,000 .
His parents and grandparents bought him die-cast models of the famous metal cars , trucks and emergency services vehicles at Christmases and for birthdays .
Simon said he recalled his grandmother refusing to let him play with them on her mahogany dining table , fearing they would damage the surface .
Many were kept largely in their boxes as a result , with a young Simon careful not to damage any he did play with gently .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be in a pristine condition , with experts hailing the collection as one of the finest in the world .
Over the years the collection grew - with the haul sold at auction totalling almost 3,000 models .
There were so many they were offered over three separate sales run by specialist toy auctioneers Vectis , of Thornaby , North Yorkshire .
All are from Matchbox 's ' 1-75 ' miniature scale range , which date back to the 1950s .
Father-of-two Simon , 68 , from Warrington , has now revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total in excess of £300,000 .
He admitted however his pride and joy was a 'wrench ' to sell .
`` It was only when I got older that I realised there was actually a collecting scene out there and information on rarer versions and colours , '' said Simon , who is the chairman and founder of classic car auction house H & H Classics , based in Cheshire .
`` I never took part in that scene , preferring to simply track down the ones I wanted in perfect , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It just grew and generally they were bought with amounts of money not missed at the time . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here '' It was a collection put together with love and passion over some 60 years , starting when I was a young boy . ''
The collection , which was kept by Simon in storage , comprised some rare examples from Matchbox 's 'superfast ' series .
The most expensive model to go under the auctioneer 's hammer was a lime green ERF Dropside lorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Julian Royse , a specialist at Vectis , said : `` There is a big market out there for items like this , particularly the models from the 1970s as these things do tend to be generational .
`` Models from the 1950s which have previously been very valuable are now less so and later examples are extremely desirable .
`` We find the demand far outstrips the supply and as such people will be very keen to get their hands on pieces which may not come up again in their lifetimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exported to eastern Europe and there is surprisingly now a really big market in the Czech Republic .
`` This collection was astounding and and probably had the biggest range of any I 've seen . ''
The Matchbox toy brand originated in 1953 at Lesney Products , reportedly because one of the founder 's children was told they could n't take any toy into school that would n't fit inside a matchbox .
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A collection of classic Matchbox toys lovingly kept for more than 60 years has sold at auction for a staggering £300,000.
Simon Hope's hobby and fascination began as a young child.
His parents and grandparents bought him die-cast models of the famous metal cars, trucks and emergency services vehicles at Christmases and for birthdays.
Simon said he recalled his grandmother refusing to let him play with them on her mahogany dining table, fearing they would damage the surface.
Many were kept largely in their boxes as a result, with a young Simon careful not to damage any he did play with gently.
The packaging and actual models were all said to be in a pristine condition, with experts hailing the collection as one of the finest in the world.
(Image: Vectis)
Over the years the collection grew - with the haul sold at auction totalling almost 3,000 models.
There were so many they were offered over three separate sales run by specialist toy auctioneers Vectis, of Thornaby, North Yorkshire.
All are from Matchbox's '1-75' miniature scale range, which date back to the 1950s.
Father-of-two Simon, 68, from Warrington, has now revealed the collection went for a premium inclusive total in excess of £300,000.
He admitted however his pride and joy was a 'wrench' to sell.
(Image: Vectis)
"It was only when I got older that I realised there was actually a collecting scene out there and information on rarer versions and colours," said Simon, who is the chairman and founder of classic car auction house H & H Classics, based in Cheshire.
"I never took part in that scene, preferring to simply track down the ones I wanted in perfect, or as near as possible, condition.
"It just grew and generally they were bought with amounts of money not missed at the time."
"It was a collection put together with love and passion over some 60 years, starting when I was a young boy."
The collection, which was kept by Simon in storage, comprised some rare examples from Matchbox's 'superfast' series.
(Image: Vectis)
The most expensive model to go under the auctioneer's hammer was a lime green ERF Dropside lorry that sold for more than £7,000 alone.
A green Ford Kennel Truck fetched £3,200 and a white Ford Mustang £2,100.
Julian Royse, a specialist at Vectis, said: "There is a big market out there for items like this, particularly the models from the 1970s as these things do tend to be generational.
"Models from the 1950s which have previously been very valuable are now less so and later examples are extremely desirable.
(Image: Vectis)
"We find the demand far outstrips the supply and as such people will be very keen to get their hands on pieces which may not come up again in their lifetimes.
"These toys used to be exported to eastern Europe and there is surprisingly now a really big market in the Czech Republic.
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"This collection was astounding and and probably had the biggest range of any I've seen."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Man City fans send selection message to Pep Guardiola vs Manchester United

Manchester City fans are keen to see Pep Guardiola shelve his cup-goalkeeper policy and start Ederson between the sticks against United .
The Brazilian has not featured in a League Cup game before the final since joining City in 2017 .
Claudio Bravo played in all of City 's games on their way to success in the competition during the 17-18 season , before Aro Muric played in all of the Blues ' games up until the final last season .
With Muric out on loan at Nottingham Forest , Bravo has played in all of City 's cup games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win over Port Vale , and he has also played in each of City 's last three Premier League games .
However , the overwhelming majority of fans are keen for Ederson to be restored to the team for the first time since his red card against Wolves on December 27 .
MEN Sport conducted a Twitter poll on the day of the game asking supporters who should start in goal at Old Trafford and , of the 1,200 responders , 89 per cent of them voted for Ederson , with just 11 @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester City fans are keen to see Pep Guardiola shelve his cup-goalkeeper policy and start Ederson between the sticks against United.
The Brazilian has not featured in a League Cup game before the final since joining City in 2017.
Claudio Bravo played in all of City's games on their way to success in the competition during the 17-18 season, before Aro Muric played in all of the Blues' games up until the final last season.
With Muric out on loan at Nottingham Forest, Bravo has played in all of City's cup games this season, including the FA Cup win over Port Vale, and he has also played in each of City's last three Premier League games.
However, the overwhelming majority of fans are keen for Ederson to be restored to the team for the first time since his red card against Wolves on December 27.
MEN Sport conducted a Twitter poll on the day of the game asking supporters who should start in goal at Old Trafford and, of the 1,200 responders, 89 per cent of them voted for Ederson, with just 11 per cent voting for Bravo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--'Martyn's Law' to be introduced in Manchester following mum's fight to make the city a safer place

The principles of 'Martyn 's Law ' are set to be enshrined into future licencing regulations , council bosses in Manchester have announced .
The breakthrough is a huge step forward for campaigners led by Martyn Hett 's mother , Figen Murray .
Much-loved PR manager Martyn , 29 , from Stockport , lost his life in the Manchester Arena terrorism atrocity in May , 2017 .
The government said in October it was 'seriously considering ' new anti-terrorism legislation named in his memory which would compel public venues and spaces to undergo counter-terror training and implement specific security policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Manchester council means that in effect , Martyn 's Law will begin in Manchester .
A council meeting due to be held next week will hear further details .
The council said there was currently no law requiring venues to adhere to the principles of Martyn 's Law .
But going forward , the council said it would seek to review the way in which it licences venues 'in order to ensure high safety standards are in place across the city ' .
`` Initially this will have to be voluntary changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said a statement released on Tuesday .
`` However , given the significance of the terror attack on Manchester , and the depth of feeling in the wake of the attack , we would hope that the practices which underlie Martyn 's Law would be taken up with enthusiasm . ''
The council said it was in the process of developing a 'scheme of best practice ' for licensed venues , and exploring ways in which Martyn 's Law could be implemented in the city .
The existing range of licensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counter-terrorism measures , like venues having specific counter terrorism plans , the council added .
Martyn 's Law - championed by the Manchester Evening News - has five requirements : • A requirement that spaces and places to which the public have access engage with freely available counter-terrorism advice and training .
• A requirement for those places to conduct vulnerability assessments of their operating places and spaces .
• A requirement for those places to mitigate the risks created by the vulnerabilities .
• A requirement for those places to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authorities to plan for the threat of terrorism .
Mrs Murray said : `` I am so pleased to see that Manchester city council have embraced the principles of Martyn 's Law and are setting a brilliant example by introducing some of its principles .
`` It feels like a recognition and deep respect for the bereaved families and the hundreds of injured people .
`` I am certain that Martyn 's Law will save lives through the council applying simple common sense . ''
Councillor Nigel Murphy , deputy town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work that has been carried out by Figen is a fitting tribute to not just the memory of her son Martyn , but to all of the other victims of the Manchester terror attack .
`` We are proud to work with Figen to lead the way on bringing in an improved culture of safety in this country , but we need the Government to take action .
`` Only they have the power to get Martyn ’ s Law onto the statute books and we hope it treats her campaign as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back those who were cruelly taken from us , but , by making small yet significant changes we may be able to prevent future loss of life .
This is an aim that we can all rally around . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced before December 's General Election that public venues could be 'compelled ' to ramp up security to combat terror attacks .
In the wake of the London Bridge atrocity , the PM announced a Conservative government would look to 'require ' venues to assess the threat of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of their health and safety strategy ' .
He also said the Government would launch a review into ways to improve safety at public venues , with a specific emphasis on their 'vulnerability to terrorism ' .
The council 's executive will meet on Wednesday , January 15 .

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The principles of 'Martyn's Law' are set to be enshrined into future licencing regulations, council bosses in Manchester have announced.
The breakthrough is a huge step forward for campaigners led by Martyn Hett's mother, Figen Murray.
Much-loved PR manager Martyn, 29, from Stockport, lost his life in the Manchester Arena terrorism atrocity in May, 2017.
The government said in October it was 'seriously considering' new anti-terrorism legislation named in his memory which would compel public venues and spaces to undergo counter-terror training and implement specific security policies.
The announcement today (Tuesday) by Manchester council means that in effect, Martyn's Law will begin in Manchester.
A council meeting due to be held next week will hear further details.
(Image: MEN)
The council said there was currently no law requiring venues to adhere to the principles of Martyn's Law.
But going forward, the council said it would seek to review the way in which it licences venues 'in order to ensure high safety standards are in place across the city'.
"Initially this will have to be voluntary changes made by the owners of licensed premises," said a statement released on Tuesday.
"However, given the significance of the terror attack on Manchester, and the depth of feeling in the wake of the attack, we would hope that the practices which underlie Martyn's Law would be taken up with enthusiasm."
The council said it was in the process of developing a 'scheme of best practice' for licensed venues, and exploring ways in which Martyn's Law could be implemented in the city.
The existing range of licensing conditions will be revised to incorporate specific counter-terrorism measures, like venues having specific counter terrorism plans, the council added.
(Image: Getty Images)
Martyn's Law - championed by the Manchester Evening News - has five requirements:
A requirement that spaces and places to which the public have access engage with freely available counter-terrorism advice and training.
A requirement for those places to conduct vulnerability assessments of their operating places and spaces.
A requirement for those places to mitigate the risks created by the vulnerabilities.
A requirement for those places to have a counter-terrorism plan.
A requirement for local authorities to plan for the threat of terrorism.
Mrs Murray said: "I am so pleased to see that Manchester city council have embraced the principles of Martyn's Law and are setting a brilliant example by introducing some of its principles.
"It feels like a recognition and deep respect for the bereaved families and the hundreds of injured people.
(Image: PA)
"I am certain that Martyn's Law will save lives through the council applying simple common sense."
Councillor Nigel Murphy, deputy town hall leader, said: "The tireless work that has been carried out by Figen is a fitting tribute to not just the memory of her son Martyn, but to all of the other victims of the Manchester terror attack.
"We are proud to work with Figen to lead the way on bringing in an improved culture of safety in this country, but we need the Government to take action.
"Only they have the power to get Martyn’s Law onto the statute books and we hope it treats her campaign as a priority.
"We can never bring back those who were cruelly taken from us, but, by making small yet significant changes we may be able to prevent future loss of life. This is an aim that we can all rally around."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced before December's General Election that public venues could be 'compelled' to ramp up security to combat terror attacks.
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In the wake of the London Bridge atrocity, the PM announced a Conservative government would look to 'require' venues to assess the threat of a terrorist attack and 'take steps to prepare as part of their health and safety strategy'.
He also said the Government would launch a review into ways to improve safety at public venues, with a specific emphasis on their 'vulnerability to terrorism'.
The council's executive will meet on Wednesday, January 15.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Missing DJ who did not return home after party in Manchester city centre found safe and well

A DJ who went missing from home after a party has been found safe and well .
The concerned friends @ @ @ @ @ launched an appeal for help to find him after he went missing on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ also known under his DJ name Jonny Arta , was attending a party in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ return to his home in Crewe , Cheshire .
His friends became increasingly worried for @ @ @ @ @ on social media for help to find him , as well as handing out posters @ @ @ @ @ Police confirmed the 28-year-old was found safe and well on Monday , January 6 .
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A DJ who went missing from home after a party has been found safe and well.
The concerned friends and family of Jonathan Gudmunsen launched an appeal for help to find him after he went missing on Sunday, December 29.
Jonathan, also known under his DJ name Jonny Arta, was attending a party in Manchester city centre but failed to return to his home in Crewe, Cheshire.
His friends became increasingly worried for his whereabouts and posted appeals on social media for help to find him, as well as handing out posters.
But thankfully, Cheshire Police confirmed the 28-year-old was found safe and well on Monday, January 6.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Shooting of teenager in Cheetham Hill is being linked to violent gang feud - gunmen have struck at l

Shooting of teenager in Cheetham Hill is being linked to violent gang feud - gunmen have struck at least five times before... and there was a machete fight

The shooting of a teenager in Cheetham Hill is being linked to a violent feud between two crime gangs , the Manchester Evening News can reveal .
The 18-year-old suffered 'potentially life-changing ' injuries in the incident on Spender Avenue last night ( Monday ) .
Police are still piecing together the exact circumstances , but images of a black Range Rover appeared to show shots had been fired through a rear passenger window .
The incident comes after five shootings and a street fight in which machetes were brandished .
The violence has included a day-time drive-by shooting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leg ; shots being fired in a convenience store ; and car windscreens being blasted .
In the latest incident , the victim was driven to North Manchester General Hospital by men in a Toyota Yaris .
The teenager was shot on the same street where the gun war started on September 1 , when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted .
GMP has launched Operation Heamus to tackle the dispute .
It is hoped staff will be able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men were arrested in connection with the investigation - three on suspicion of robbery and one in connection with the September shooting in Spender Avenue .
All have been released under investigation .
Then , in November , armed police arrested three suspects on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder .
Drugs were also seized .
Two men - both aged 27 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder .
A 27-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the most serious incident , two men were shot in the legs in a drive-by shooting in mid-afternoon on November 15 .
At least five bullets were fired from a Mercedes car into a group of young men on Cheetham Hill Road .
Supt Rebecca Boyce , of GMP 's City of Manchester Divsion , previously told the M.E.N : `` We strongly believe that this is an ongoing dispute between two specific local crime groups .
`` We are unclear as to what has caused this dispute and what is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We would urge any member of the public who is aware of what is going on between these crime groups and has information to come forward . ''
Anyone with information on the latest shooting should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2867 of 06/01/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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The shooting of a teenager in Cheetham Hill is being linked to a violent feud between two crime gangs, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
The 18-year-old suffered 'potentially life-changing' injuries in the incident on Spender Avenue last night (Monday).
Police are still piecing together the exact circumstances, but images of a black Range Rover appeared to show shots had been fired through a rear passenger window.
The incident comes after five shootings and a street fight in which machetes were brandished.
The violence has included a day-time drive-by shooting, in which two men were blasted in the leg; shots being fired in a convenience store; and car windscreens being blasted.
In the latest incident, the victim was driven to North Manchester General Hospital by men in a Toyota Yaris.
Hospital staff alerted police at about 9pm.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The teenager was shot on the same street where the gun war started on September 1, when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted.
GMP has launched Operation Heamus to tackle the dispute.
Children's services staff are also involved.
It is hoped staff will be able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those on the periphery.
Initially, four men were arrested in connection with the investigation - three on suspicion of robbery and one in connection with the September shooting in Spender Avenue.
All have been released under investigation.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Then, in November, armed police arrested three suspects on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Drugs were also seized.
Two men - both aged 27 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
A 27-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice.
All three were later released under investigation.
In the most serious incident, two men were shot in the legs in a drive-by shooting in mid-afternoon on November 15.
At least five bullets were fired from a Mercedes car into a group of young men on Cheetham Hill Road.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Supt Rebecca Boyce, of GMP's City of Manchester Divsion, previously told the M.E.N: "We strongly believe that this is an ongoing dispute between two specific local crime groups.
"We are unclear as to what has caused this dispute and what is the catalyst for this recent firearms discharges.
"We would urge any member of the public who is aware of what is going on between these crime groups and has information to come forward."
Anyone with information on the latest shooting should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2867 of 06/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Corrie star Katie McGlynn opens up about dramatic hospital dash after panto collapse

Katie McGlynn has opened up about her dramatic hospital dash after collapsing before a pantomime performance .
The former Coronation Street star played Tinkerbell in Peter Pan in Northwich over the festive period but was forced to pull out of her role after falling ill with a virus .
The actress , who left the street in October six years after joining the soap as Sinead Tinker , spoke about her ordeal - which included being whisked to A & E in an ambulance - on ITV ’ s Lorraine .
“ It was very dramatic , ” Katie laughed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t remember that , I just remember waking up in A & E in my Tinkerbell costume.
” Katie told host Lorraine Kelly that she had been unwell for a while but thought it was just a cold until she fainted between shows .
She said : “ I was feeling a bit under the weather but just powered through and didn ’ t think about it , I thought I have just got a cold .
“ We were doing three shows a day at one point .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was feeling a bit off and sick and a bit stumbly and I thought , this is really weird .
“ I just felt really spaced out .
Then in between shows I fainted .
Then all of it is a bit of a blur.
” Katie explained that she was advised to have rest as she had a virus brought on by exhaustion .
She continued : “ I still felt off after two days of rest so I went to my own doctor who told me I needed one to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could do a cameo because I hate having a day off work , I don ’ t sit well with it , so it ’ s been tough for me.
” Speaking of how much she loved her time in the panto , Katie , who is now on the mend , added : “ I loved everyone there , I loved the part .
It was such a light relief - it ’ s basically stand up on stage .
I was totally in my element.
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Katie McGlynn has opened up about her dramatic hospital dash after collapsing before a pantomime performance.
The former Coronation Street star played Tinkerbell in Peter Pan in Northwich over the festive period but was forced to pull out of her role after falling ill with a virus.
The actress, who left the street in October six years after joining the soap as Sinead Tinker, spoke about her ordeal - which included being whisked to A&E in an ambulance - on ITV’s Lorraine.
“It was very dramatic,” Katie laughed. “There was an ambulance - I don’t remember that, I just remember waking up in A&E in my Tinkerbell costume.”
(Image: ITV)
Katie told host Lorraine Kelly that she had been unwell for a while but thought it was just a cold until she fainted between shows.
She said: “I was feeling a bit under the weather but just powered through and didn’t think about it, I thought I have just got a cold.
“We were doing three shows a day at one point. I loved every second of it. I was feeling a bit off and sick and a bit stumbly and I thought, this is really weird.
(Image: ITV)
“I just felt really spaced out. Then in between shows I fainted. Then all of it is a bit of a blur.”
Katie explained that she was advised to have rest as she had a virus brought on by exhaustion.
She continued: “I still felt off after two days of rest so I went to my own doctor who told me I needed one to two weeks off.
(Image: Katie McGlynn Instagram)
“I asked if I could do a cameo because I hate having a day off work, I don’t sit well with it, so it’s been tough for me.”
Speaking of how much she loved her time in the panto, Katie, who is now on the mend, added: “I loved everyone there, I loved the part. It was such a light relief - it’s basically stand up on stage. I was totally in my element.”
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.
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