themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Klopp comments show Liverpool are making same transfer mistake Man City made

When Manchester City won the Premier League for the first time , it came from a squad whose potential had been developing for some time .
The temptation was to keep that squad together , build momentum and not disrupt the cohesion that saw such an incredible debut title win .
After all , why change a winning side ?
Roberto Mancini did make some new signings in the summer of 2012 , but they were hardly major additions .
Javi Garcia was the highest profile , along with Matija Nastasic , Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair .
Instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strengthen his back-up options .
However , City went on to finish second the following season , 11 points behind champions Manchester United , who had improved the team with the addition of Robin Van Persie .
Since then , in the 2014 , 2018 and 2019 summer transfer windows , City made a point of strengthening the side that had just won the title .
It 's the same thing Chelsea have done well , along with United under Sir Alex Ferguson : make a strong side stronger , because your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the title back off you .
So it 's slightly surprising that over at first-time champions Liverpool , Jurgen Klopp has opted to go down the consolidation route that cost City the title in 2013 .
Speaking ahead of Saturday 's Community Shield clash , Klopp was asked about the lack of transfer activity at Anfield - aside from the addition of new reserve left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos .
“ It ’ s not about how many players anyone will sign , ” said Klopp .
“ In the end they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Motivation will not be our problem .
I know this team will not stop trying and that ’ s all I need .
I will not stop trying , but I never expect things to just happen for me .
“ I expect that I give absolutely everything and the boys do that as well .
That brings us in a position where we can be really competitive and that is the first step towards going for titles . ''
Klopp went on , speaking about keeping the momentum from last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foster the same spirit which made Liverpool so hard to beat before lockdown .
He continued : “ It ’ s about creating a unit which is absolutely difficult to beat and being a proper team that is ready to suffer for each other .
That is the most important thing , not who you can buy in a very strange moment of all our lives .
“ We can not just bring in five players because people want to be busy with that .
Every year was pretty much the same .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought enough players in a transfer window to satisfy everybody .
“ It was always ‘ Aaargh , we need another one ’ .
But so far it worked out .
It ’ s really all about what kind of mood we can create again for this season.
” Klopp 's argument makes sense , and he knows the Liverpool side better than anyone .
But history suggests a title-winning side need new additions to keep competition high and keep the opposition guessing .
Perhaps the addition of Thiago Alcantara , as has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of signing they need .
In a season with less preparation and two games a week for the majority of the next nine months , team spirit will only go so far .
It might not be the best team that wins the title , rather the side that manages the schedule better .
City suffered in 2013 by staying loyal to the starting XI with medals around their necks , and might benefit from the same thinking eight years later .
This time , though , it could be Liverpool falling into @ @ @ @

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When Manchester City won the Premier League for the first time, it came from a squad whose potential had been developing for some time.
The temptation was to keep that squad together, build momentum and not disrupt the cohesion that saw such an incredible debut title win. After all, why change a winning side?
Roberto Mancini did make some new signings in the summer of 2012, but they were hardly major additions. Javi Garcia was the highest profile, along with Matija Nastasic, Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair. Instead of improving the first XI, Mancini opted to strengthen his back-up options.
However, City went on to finish second the following season, 11 points behind champions Manchester United, who had improved the team with the addition of Robin Van Persie. Since then, in the 2014, 2018 and 2019 summer transfer windows, City made a point of strengthening the side that had just won the title.
It's the same thing Chelsea have done well, along with United under Sir Alex Ferguson: make a strong side stronger, because your rivals will undoubtedly be strengthening themselves to win the title back off you.
So it's slightly surprising that over at first-time champions Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has opted to go down the consolidation route that cost City the title in 2013.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's Community Shield clash, Klopp was asked about the lack of transfer activity at Anfield - aside from the addition of new reserve left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos.
“It’s not about how many players anyone will sign,” said Klopp. “In the end they all have to play with 11.
“Motivation will not be our problem. I know this team will not stop trying and that’s all I need. I will not stop trying, but I never expect things to just happen for me.
“I expect that I give absolutely everything and the boys do that as well. That brings us in a position where we can be really competitive and that is the first step towards going for titles."
Klopp went on, speaking about keeping the momentum from last season's runaway title win and trying to foster the same spirit which made Liverpool so hard to beat before lockdown.
He continued: “It’s about creating a unit which is absolutely difficult to beat and being a proper team that is ready to suffer for each other. That is the most important thing, not who you can buy in a very strange moment of all our lives.
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“We cannot just bring in five players because people want to be busy with that. Every year was pretty much the same. I don’t think I ever bought enough players in a transfer window to satisfy everybody.
“It was always ‘Aaargh, we need another one’. But so far it worked out. It’s really all about what kind of mood we can create again for this season.”
Klopp's argument makes sense, and he knows the Liverpool side better than anyone. But history suggests a title-winning side need new additions to keep competition high and keep the opposition guessing.
Perhaps the addition of Thiago Alcantara, as has been rumoured, would be the kind of signing they need. In a season with less preparation and two games a week for the majority of the next nine months, team spirit will only go so far. It might not be the best team that wins the title, rather the side that manages the schedule better.
City suffered in 2013 by staying loyal to the starting XI with medals around their necks, and might benefit from the same thinking eight years later. This time, though, it could be Liverpool falling into the complacency trap.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Pub's scathing reply to negative review from 'entitled little toddler' customers

A pub owner has issued a scathing response to a negative review from a customer who slammed `` rude staff '' with an `` awful attitude '' .
The review left by 'Jo ' claimed the party , which was for a family member 's 50th birthday , had spent £700 during their visit before being told to leave and 'not come back ' .
In her lengthy review of The Cowshed at Hucknall , she also admitted a `` family member was sick , and yes , we cleaned it up so no members of staff were affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Jo also wrote : `` [ They ] did n't mind taking the £700 though , I have never been spoken to in such a way .
She also added : `` Maybe they should open reviews [ on their website ] . ''
`` Maybe a course for your staff in customer service would n't go amiss – rude staff , huffing and puffing because they had a large round to bring out . ''
But the restaurant did n't take the review lightly and shared their version of events from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comeback .
It claimed that the booking had n't spent the amount of money she claimed she did and that the group did n't 'treat staff like human beings ' and instead `` like your own personal servants , clicking your fingers , shouting , swearing and barking your orders . ''
The Cowshed said the behaviour left one member of staff `` almost in tears '' .
The response read : `` Hi Jo , thanks for reaching out !
`` We love feedback , whether it be positive or negative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others can see the type of people we have to deal with sometimes . ''
They restaurant said that to order £700 worth of food and drinks the group would have had to have purchased 39 of their most expensive pizzas and 57 of their most expensive drinks .
They continued : `` You ordered nowhere near this , Jo ... not even close .
`` What you and your party spent , Jo , was a far more realistic and believable £280 ( £225 on 5 rounds of drinks and £55 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a more brutal turn with the staff clapping back at the other claims .
It added : `` You all acted like belligerent , entitled little toddlers from the moment you walked through our gates .
`` At 4:30pm you showed up with the tables you wanted already taken , but not to worry , we shuffled other customers about at your request in order to accommodate you .
`` Then you proceeded to pull our light fittings loose off our boundary fence in order to hang your birthday decor .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glasses you broke and birthday cake you dropped and smeared all over our tables and benches , and tolerated the many loud family rows you were having with each other . ''
It continued `` Then , for your party 's grand finale , the gentleman in the blue shirt headed into our bar from outside and decided to vomit everywhere but the toilet .
`` Our staff stepped into to help , but you demanded to 'deal with the situation ' and rather than clean up the mess , proceeded to smear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our mop , whilst ... once again , being loud , rude , sticking your hand in our staff 's faces and shouting over anybody who was trying to communicate with you or help .
`` Do n't worry , the staff member that you nearly had in tears earlier on cleaned it up for you . ''
Ending the savage response , The Cowshed said : `` So now consider this your official barring ... do n't you or your group ever set foot through our doors again . ''
It also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not kicking you all out sooner . ''
The post has since sent Facebook wild , receiving more than 35,000 likes , 10,000 comments and 13,000 shares .
And it has completely worked in the restaurants favour .
One said : `` I 've never heard of your bar before ... .this comeback makes me want to visit .
Outstanding ! ''
`` Congratulations Cowshed !
You have won the internet today , '' added another .
A third commented : `` That response is enough to make me want to book a @ @ @

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A pub owner has issued a scathing response to a negative review from a customer who slammed "rude staff" with an "awful attitude".
The review left by 'Jo' claimed the party, which was for a family member's 50th birthday, had spent £700 during their visit before being told to leave and 'not come back'.
In her lengthy review of The Cowshed at Hucknall, she also admitted a "family member was sick, and yes, we cleaned it up so no members of staff were affected by this."
The Daily Star reports that Jo also wrote: "[They] didn't mind taking the £700 though, I have never been spoken to in such a way.
She also added: "Maybe they should open reviews [on their website]."
"Maybe a course for your staff in customer service wouldn't go amiss – rude staff, huffing and puffing because they had a large round to bring out."
But the restaurant didn't take the review lightly and shared their version of events from the night on Facebook with an epic comeback.
It claimed that the booking hadn't spent the amount of money she claimed she did and that the group didn't 'treat staff like human beings' and instead "like your own personal servants, clicking your fingers, shouting, swearing and barking your orders."
The Cowshed said the behaviour left one member of staff "almost in tears".
The response read: "Hi Jo, thanks for reaching out!
"We love feedback, whether it be positive or negative, we especially love feedback like this so others can see the type of people we have to deal with sometimes."
(Image: Facebook/Daily Star)
They restaurant said that to order £700 worth of food and drinks the group would have had to have purchased 39 of their most expensive pizzas and 57 of their most expensive drinks.
They continued: "You ordered nowhere near this, Jo... not even close.
"What you and your party spent, Jo, was a far more realistic and believable £280 (£225 on 5 rounds of drinks and £55 on 8 pizzas)."
Things that took a more brutal turn with the staff clapping back at the other claims.
It added: "You all acted like belligerent, entitled little toddlers from the moment you walked through our gates.
"At 4:30pm you showed up with the tables you wanted already taken, but not to worry, we shuffled other customers about at your request in order to accommodate you.
"Then you proceeded to pull our light fittings loose off our boundary fence in order to hang your birthday decor.
"We cleaned up all the smashed pint glasses you broke and birthday cake you dropped and smeared all over our tables and benches, and tolerated the many loud family rows you were having with each other."
It continued "Then, for your party's grand finale, the gentleman in the blue shirt headed into our bar from outside and decided to vomit everywhere but the toilet.
(Image: Facebook/Daily Star)
"Our staff stepped into to help, but you demanded to 'deal with the situation' and rather than clean up the mess, proceeded to smear it over an even wider area with our mop, whilst... once again, being loud, rude, sticking your hand in our staff's faces and shouting over anybody who was trying to communicate with you or help.
"Don't worry, the staff member that you nearly had in tears earlier on cleaned it up for you."
Ending the savage response, The Cowshed said: "So now consider this your official barring... don't you or your group ever set foot through our doors again."
It also added: "My only regret was not kicking you all out sooner."
The post has since sent Facebook wild, receiving more than 35,000 likes, 10,000 comments and 13,000 shares.
And it has completely worked in the restaurants favour.
One said: "I've never heard of your bar before....this comeback makes me want to visit. Outstanding!"
"Congratulations Cowshed! You have won the internet today," added another.
A third commented: "That response is enough to make me want to book a table."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Man United will have to set new targets if transfer window struggles continue

In Premier League terms Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did all that could have been asked of him last season .
A third-place finish was the best Manchester United could realistically have achieved and that is exactly what he managed to deliver , edging out Chelsea on goal difference .
It was n't a vintage season and 66 points is n't often enough to claim third , but it was a transition season for United and there was clear evidence of progress .
Progress is the name of the game at the moment and third is probably the best United can hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap further to Manchester City and Liverpool , but unless the final five weeks of the transfer window bring a change in fortunes there might have to be a redefining of targets for the season ahead .
While going backwards is clearly not ideal , right now United would not be considered favourites to finish third .
While their summer so far has simply brought frustration they 've also had to watch their rivals take a more aggressive approach .
Given only goal difference separated United and Chelsea , the latter 's work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourites to be Liverpool and City 's nearest challengers .
Already Timo Werner , Hakim Zyech , Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva have signed , with Kai Havertz close to being added .
United finished seven points ahead of Tottenham , but Jose Mourinho 's side have added Pierre-Emile Højbjerg , and Matt Doherty is close to following the Dane through the door .
Arsenal were 10 points behind United but they showed promise under Mikel Arteta , have signed Willian and are close to a deal for centre back Gabriel Magalhaes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after signing , having spent last season back on loan in Ligue 1 .
Ahead of United , Liverpool have n't strengthened notably , although arguably did n't need to , but across town , Manchester City have signed Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres , continue to hunt Kalidou Koulibaly and could pull off the deal of the century if they sign Lionel Messi .
Meanwhile , United 's transfer business is yet to get off the ground and it rests heavily on Jadon Sancho .
Any hopes of a quick deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive noises early in the window have now been replaced by near silence as talks progress slowly .
Right now the lack of activity at United compared to most of their 'big six ' rivals is a concern , but there is of course time for that to change .
The transfer window does n't close until October 5 and there is time for Sancho to arrive and United to turn their attentions elsewhere as well .
But the longer the impasse goes on the more it threatens to stunt United 's progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks and by the time deadline day arrives they will already have played at least three Premier League games .
United have been hamstrung this summer by the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on finances .
While City and Chelsea , especially , have the benefactors to take risks in the transfer market , United 's business model does n't allow for such freedoms .
That might halt their forward momentum under Solskjaer and without significant additions over the next five weeks expecting a repeat of last season 's third-place might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might come a point before the first week of October when United 's goals for this season need to be reconsidered if the summer continues to be a frustrating one .

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In Premier League terms Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did all that could have been asked of him last season. A third-place finish was the best Manchester United could realistically have achieved and that is exactly what he managed to deliver, edging out Chelsea on goal difference.
It wasn't a vintage season and 66 points isn't often enough to claim third, but it was a transition season for United and there was clear evidence of progress.
Progress is the name of the game at the moment and third is probably the best United can hope for again next season, closing the gap further to Manchester City and Liverpool, but unless the final five weeks of the transfer window bring a change in fortunes there might have to be a redefining of targets for the season ahead.
While going backwards is clearly not ideal, right now United would not be considered favourites to finish third. While their summer so far has simply brought frustration they've also had to watch their rivals take a more aggressive approach.
Given only goal difference separated United and Chelsea, the latter's work in this window will make them clear favourites to be Liverpool and City's nearest challengers. Already Timo Werner, Hakim Zyech, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva have signed, with Kai Havertz close to being added.
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United finished seven points ahead of Tottenham, but Jose Mourinho's side have added Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Matt Doherty is close to following the Dane through the door. Arsenal were 10 points behind United but they showed promise under Mikel Arteta, have signed Willian and are close to a deal for centre back Gabriel Magalhaes, while William Saliba has arrived 12 months after signing, having spent last season back on loan in Ligue 1.
Ahead of United, Liverpool haven't strengthened notably, although arguably didn't need to, but across town, Manchester City have signed Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, continue to hunt Kalidou Koulibaly and could pull off the deal of the century if they sign Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, United's transfer business is yet to get off the ground and it rests heavily on Jadon Sancho. Any hopes of a quick deal with Borussia Dortmund were quickly extinguished and the positive noises early in the window have now been replaced by near silence as talks progress slowly.
Right now the lack of activity at United compared to most of their 'big six' rivals is a concern, but there is of course time for that to change. The transfer window doesn't close until October 5 and there is time for Sancho to arrive and United to turn their attentions elsewhere as well.
But the longer the impasse goes on the more it threatens to stunt United's progress under Solskjaer. Their season begins in three weeks and by the time deadline day arrives they will already have played at least three Premier League games.
United have been hamstrung this summer by the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on finances. While City and Chelsea, especially, have the benefactors to take risks in the transfer market, United's business model doesn't allow for such freedoms.
That might halt their forward momentum under Solskjaer and without significant additions over the next five weeks expecting a repeat of last season's third-place might be asking for too much.
There might come a point before the first week of October when United's goals for this season need to be reconsidered if the summer continues to be a frustrating one.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Steph Houghton confirms Man City Women will take a knee before Chelsea clash

England and Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has joined fellow Lionesses Anita Asante and Danielle Carter to call on players to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women ’ s Super League season kicks off next weekend .
Houghton revealed that teams have been taking a knee in their pre-season friendlies , and added that she expected it to continue in Saturday ’ s Women ’ s Community Shield match against Chelsea at Wembley .
`` We 'll certainly be doing that at the weekend as well , '' Houghton told MEN Sport ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a club point of view .
We ’ ve seen the male players doing it .
We ’ ve had conversations with our team-mates about how comfortable we are , and the answer is yes , we want to support [ Black Lives Matter ] as much as we possibly can , and that 's a way of showing our support by doing that.
” Thirty-five-year-old Asante is one of the most experienced players to grace the WSL , winning the UEFA Champions League ( when it was the UEFA Women ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four FA Cups with Arsenal .
An Olympian in 2012 , she has 70 caps for England – and is a well-known advocate for human rights .
The new Aston Villa signing says she will be taking a knee before each match when the season begins .
“ Obviously , this is a prominent issue globally , ” she said .
“ I think it 's for the players themselves to feel comfortable to do that and show their support to do that .
“ Myself , personally I will do that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show that kind of solidarity as well .
“ We have to do more in terms of how do we actually impact - direct actions that will create the kind of change that athletes and people in our society wants to see.
” Asante added that she hoped the FA would sanction that type of collective action .
“ If it comes from the governing body or the organisers themselves , then it ’ s like ‘ we ’ re giving you the license to do this without any repercussion or infringements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she said .
“ And I think it would maybe be good , but that ’ s not my decision to make .
If the FA WSL were to say , ‘ we plan on doing this and if players are happy to participate then we support you in this ’ , then go ahead and do that .
I think it ’ s really hard to try and ask individuals and spotlight them to take on such a big issue.
” Carter , who has four senior caps , left her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign for Reading , who begin their WSL campaign against her old side on Sunday September 6 .
“ I can ’ t see why - at the start of WSL games – [ taking a knee ] would be a problem or why anyone would object to that , ” she said .
“ So I ’ m expecting everyone to be taking knees for at least the first game of the season.
” Premier League players took a knee prior to each of their matches following the restart in June after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States .
Since then , there have been many more demonstrations across the world , with the NBA and WNBA going on strike , and tennis players led by two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka calling a halt to play on semi-final day at the Western and Southern Open .

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England and Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has joined fellow Lionesses Anita Asante and Danielle Carter to call on players to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women’s Super League season kicks off next weekend.
Houghton revealed that teams have been taking a knee in their pre-season friendlies, and added that she expected it to continue in Saturday’s Women’s Community Shield match against Chelsea at Wembley.
"We'll certainly be doing that at the weekend as well," Houghton told MEN Sport ahead of the game.
“It’s a club point of view. We’ve seen the male players doing it. We’ve had conversations with our team-mates about how comfortable we are, and the answer is yes, we want to support [Black Lives Matter] as much as we possibly can, and that's a way of showing our support by doing that.”
Thirty-five-year-old Asante is one of the most experienced players to grace the WSL, winning the UEFA Champions League (when it was the UEFA Women’s Cup), five domestic titles and four FA Cups with Arsenal. An Olympian in 2012, she has 70 caps for England – and is a well-known advocate for human rights.
The new Aston Villa signing says she will be taking a knee before each match when the season begins.
“Obviously, this is a prominent issue globally,” she said. “I think it's for the players themselves to feel comfortable to do that and show their support to do that.
“Myself, personally I will do that. I think it's an important message to show that kind of solidarity as well.
“We have to do more in terms of how do we actually impact - direct actions that will create the kind of change that athletes and people in our society wants to see.”
Asante added that she hoped the FA would sanction that type of collective action.
“If it comes from the governing body or the organisers themselves, then it’s like ‘we’re giving you the license to do this without any repercussion or infringements on whatever policies are in place,” she said.
“And I think it would maybe be good, but that’s not my decision to make. If the FA WSL were to say, ‘we plan on doing this and if players are happy to participate then we support you in this’, then go ahead and do that. I think it’s really hard to try and ask individuals and spotlight them to take on such a big issue.”
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Carter, who has four senior caps, left her childhood club Arsenal over the summer to sign for Reading, who begin their WSL campaign against her old side on Sunday September 6.
“I can’t see why - at the start of WSL games – [taking a knee] would be a problem or why anyone would object to that,” she said.
“So I’m expecting everyone to be taking knees for at least the first game of the season.”
Premier League players took a knee prior to each of their matches following the restart in June after the death of George Floyd in the United States.
Since then, there have been many more demonstrations across the world, with the NBA and WNBA going on strike, and tennis players led by two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka calling a halt to play on semi-final day at the Western and Southern Open.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Cyclist in 'critical condition' with head injuries after Salford crash

A cyclist has been left with severe head injuries following a crash in Cadishead .
The 28-year-old was riding his bicycle in Fir Street at around 9.15pm on Thursday , August 27 , when the incident happened .
He is thought to have fallen from the bike before he was hit by a white Citroen C1 .
Paramedics rushed to the scene and the man was quickly taken to hospital but had seriously injured his head and is currently in a critical condition .
The driver of the car remained at the scene to speak with police and no arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the crash .
PC Phillip Collingwood , of GMP 's Serious Collision investigation Unit , said : `` Sadly this incident has left a man in a critical condition and we are keen to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision .
`` I appreciate that this is not a busy stretch of road , however I am hopeful that there are still a number of people who witnessed this incident .
`` If you were on Fir Street at the time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dash cam footage leading up to this collision , please get in touch with police as soon as possible . ''
Anyone with any information can contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2873 of 27/08/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A cyclist has been left with severe head injuries following a crash in Cadishead.
The 28-year-old was riding his bicycle in Fir Street at around 9.15pm on Thursday, August 27, when the incident happened.
He is thought to have fallen from the bike before he was hit by a white Citroen C1.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and the man was quickly taken to hospital but had seriously injured his head and is currently in a critical condition.
The driver of the car remained at the scene to speak with police and no arrests have been made.
But, officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the crash.
PC Phillip Collingwood, of GMP's Serious Collision investigation Unit, said: "Sadly this incident has left a man in a critical condition and we are keen to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision.
"I appreciate that this is not a busy stretch of road, however I am hopeful that there are still a number of people who witnessed this incident.
"If you were on Fir Street at the time and witnessed this collision, or have any dash cam footage leading up to this collision, please get in touch with police as soon as possible."
Anyone with any information can contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2873 of 27/08/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Messi's next 48 hours crucial as Barcelona stand firm and Man City wait

Lionel Messi has made it plain he wants a meeting with the Barcelona hierarchy to sort out his future , with Manchester City awaiting the outcome .
The Argentina star ’ s future hangs in the balance after his dramatic transfer request earlier this week , and his resolve to see through his decision to quit the Nou Camp after 20 years will be tested in the coming days .
On the face of it , Barca are standing firm on their position – that there is a £630million release fee in Messi ’ s contract , and they still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to force change at the Catalan club .
There are reports in Spain that they have turned down his request for a meeting , which would be a case of firmly batting the ball back into Messi 's court , if correct .
Messi has made threats before , but he has never handed in a transfer request , and the strong reports that he also spoke to City boss Pep Guardiola before doing so , suggest this time is different .
The matter could yet end up in court , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clause in his contract allowing him to leave on a free transfer before June 10 should be extended due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic lockdown .
Both sides are keen to avoid a court battle which could sully the reputations of both the player and the club – and a battle for the heart and minds of the Barcelona fan base is now underway .
Messi ’ s camp appears to have leaked the notion that Messi wants a face-to-face meeting with Barca ’ s top brass , but his intentions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before , it is most likely that he wants to appeal to them not to stand in his way , after 20 years of loyal service , and to facilitate the move he wants by coming to a compromise deal with any buying club .
Barca will see the meeting as one last chance to change his mind , and former vice-president Emili Rousaud made it plain that they do not feel all hope is lost .
He said : “ I 'm not completely sure that Messi is going to leave Barça @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there must be a negotiation.
” City have studiously steered clear of getting involved in a situation which , for the moment , is strictly between Messi and Barcelona .
They are waiting to see how Barca react , and the suggested meeting would be crucial .
If Messi makes it plain in any meeting that his mind is made up , Barca will have to bite the bullet and start thinking about what they could realistically get for him .
Their own economic situation – they have been hit hard by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to be seeking an 800million euros bank loan - and the desire to land City defender Eric Garcia , will also figure in their thinking .
There have been dark whispers that they will not budge from their current position , even if it meant Messi having to stump up the £630million release fee himself , but that would be a PR disaster – and the idea that the player would be forced to stay for another year against his wishes would be bad for all concerned .
They have to agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting for the same reasons , and they are sure to make one final bid to change his mind .
If that fails , the transfer machine will crank into action and they will start talking to City – and any other interested clubs – with a view to driving up the fee as high as possible .
At that point City will hold the aces , as they are sure Messi wants a reunion with Guardiola and sees the Blues as the best bet to give him a glorious end to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Juventus and probably Inter Milan all interested , Barca have plenty of leverage to drive up the price .
The next act in the drama will play out on Sunday , when Barcelona 's players are due back at the training ground for Covid-19 tests ahead of a return to training on Monday .
There have been suggestions Messi will not show in a bid to force the matter , but that would be legally unwise as he would be in breach of contract , and would also hand the club a @ @ @ @

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Lionel Messi has made it plain he wants a meeting with the Barcelona hierarchy to sort out his future, with Manchester City awaiting the outcome.
The Argentina star’s future hangs in the balance after his dramatic transfer request earlier this week, and his resolve to see through his decision to quit the Nou Camp after 20 years will be tested in the coming days.
On the face of it, Barca are standing firm on their position – that there is a £630million release fee in Messi ’s contract, and they still hope the request was a shock tactic to try to force change at the Catalan club.
There are reports in Spain that they have turned down his request for a meeting, which would be a case of firmly batting the ball back into Messi's court, if correct.
Messi has made threats before, but he has never handed in a transfer request, and the strong reports that he also spoke to City boss Pep Guardiola before doing so, suggest this time is different.
The matter could yet end up in court, as Messi’s lawyers feel the clause in his contract allowing him to leave on a free transfer before June 10 should be extended due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic lockdown.
Both sides are keen to avoid a court battle which could sully the reputations of both the player and the club – and a battle for the heart and minds of the Barcelona fan base is now underway.
Messi’s camp appears to have leaked the notion that Messi wants a face-to-face meeting with Barca’s top brass, but his intentions are unclear.
Given what has gone before, it is most likely that he wants to appeal to them not to stand in his way, after 20 years of loyal service, and to facilitate the move he wants by coming to a compromise deal with any buying club.
Barca will see the meeting as one last chance to change his mind, and former vice-president Emili Rousaud made it plain that they do not feel all hope is lost.
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He said: “I'm not completely sure that Messi is going to leave Barça. If Leo decides to go, there must be a negotiation.”
City have studiously steered clear of getting involved in a situation which, for the moment, is strictly between Messi and Barcelona.
They are waiting to see how Barca react, and the suggested meeting would be crucial.
If Messi makes it plain in any meeting that his mind is made up, Barca will have to bite the bullet and start thinking about what they could realistically get for him.
Their own economic situation – they have been hit hard by the financial effects of the lockdown and were said to be seeking an 800million euros bank loan - and the desire to land City defender Eric Garcia, will also figure in their thinking.
There have been dark whispers that they will not budge from their current position, even if it meant Messi having to stump up the £630million release fee himself, but that would be a PR disaster – and the idea that the player would be forced to stay for another year against his wishes would be bad for all concerned.
They have to agree to Messi’s request for a meeting for the same reasons, and they are sure to make one final bid to change his mind.
If that fails, the transfer machine will crank into action and they will start talking to City – and any other interested clubs – with a view to driving up the fee as high as possible.
At that point City will hold the aces, as they are sure Messi wants a reunion with Guardiola and sees the Blues as the best bet to give him a glorious end to his European career.
But with Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and probably Inter Milan all interested, Barca have plenty of leverage to drive up the price.
The next act in the drama will play out on Sunday, when Barcelona's players are due back at the training ground for Covid-19 tests ahead of a return to training on Monday.
There have been suggestions Messi will not show in a bid to force the matter, but that would be legally unwise as he would be in breach of contract, and would also hand the club a public relations advantage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Male model from Manchester shows off results of 'life-changing' hair transplant

Manchester model Matt Peacock has opened up about why losing his hair made him think he ’ d also lose his career and the pressure on people in the spotlight to maintain their looks .
The father-of-one , who has been the face and body of leading global brands , feared his receding hairline would be the end of his livelihood .
Matt , 37 , whose high-profile exes include Katie Price , Jodie Marsh and Page 3 favourite Rhian Sugden , has spent two decades as the face of leading brands including Land Rover , Gigs Eyewear and wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of television appearances .
But losing his locks left him paranoid on shoots that a gust of wind or having to get his hair wet would expose his secret and spell the end of his career .
The dad-of-one opted for a hair transplant by Dr Bessam Farjo at the Farjo Hair Institute in Quay Street , and is now opening up on why he went under the knife .
He said : “ Losing my hair had been knocking my confidence for a few years and it was really affecting my day-to-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure to look good and keep the modelling jobs coming in to pay my bills and keep a roof over my family ’ s head .
“ Social media can be a big problem too , with such an expectation of perfection .
We live in such an image-obsessed world . ''
He added : `` You wouldn ’ t be able to tell from my social media photos that I was worrying so much about my hair thinning because you only ever see the good side .
“ I would be watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair and I would feel jealous , thinking 'why can ’ t my hair look like that ? '
“ The final straw for me was a shoot for a suit brand where I was asked to put my hair in a side parting and I couldn ’ t because it was so thin .
“ I went for a hair transplant and it has truly changed my life .
`` I don ’ t need to worry about a gust of wind or getting my hair wet anymore.
” Matt , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 20 years with his most recent high-profile gig modelling on Alan Carr ’ s The Price is Right , is often seen out on the tiles with best mates including Emmerdale star Adam Thomas , his twin Scott and their ex-Coronation Street actor older brother Ryan .
Matt , who works with the Boss Model Management group , found love with fellow model wife Rachael , who he wed in 2016 , and the pair welcomed daughter Lily in 2018 .
Matt spent years covering up with angles on social media photos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean the phone would stop ringing with modelling gigs until he visited Farjo Hair Institute late last year , who have previously treated Coronation Street star Alan Halsall , Burnley striker Ashley Barnes and Cold Feet actor John Thomson .
Matt underwent Follicular Unit Extraction ( FUE ) surgery , where clusters of up to five hairs in one unit are removed from a part of the hairline that is healthy .
Tiny slits are then made in the graft area and the units are carefully implanted .
The operation can take up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual grafts .
Matt added : “ In the modelling world , if you can get to my age with a full head of hair then you ’ re probably home and dry and you can expect the work to keep coming .
“ But many fellas who are losing their hair either give up their career in front of the camera or else find there isn ’ t enough work to sustain them full-time .
“ I had worked so hard to build my portfolio and my reputation that I wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of my career .
“ I feel sorry for guys in their twenties who are losing their hair and all they see is perfection on social media , but it ’ s really not the case .
“ Men give each other stick about hair loss but it ’ s something we all try desperately to avoid .
`` I know lots of guys in the acting world who use hair fibre spray to mask any balding spots . ''
Matt is so happy with the results he 's started wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something I never really used to do , '' he said .

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Manchester model Matt Peacock has opened up about why losing his hair made him think he’d also lose his career and the pressure on people in the spotlight to maintain their looks.
The father-of-one, who has been the face and body of leading global brands, feared his receding hairline would be the end of his livelihood.
Matt, 37, whose high-profile exes include Katie Price and Page 3 favourite Rhian Sugden, has spent two decades as the face of leading brands including Land Rover, Gigs Eyewear and wine firm Laithwaites as well as a string of television appearances.
But losing his locks left him paranoid on shoots that a gust of wind or having to get his hair wet would expose his secret and spell the end of his career.
(Image: Farjo Hair Institute)
The dad-of-one opted for a hair transplant by Dr Bessam Farjo at the Farjo Hair Institute in Quay Street, and is now opening up on why he went under the knife.
He said: “Losing my hair had been knocking my confidence for a few years and it was really affecting my day-to-day life.
“I felt so much pressure to look good and keep the modelling jobs coming in to pay my bills and keep a roof over my family’s head.
“Social media can be a big problem too, with such an expectation of perfection. We live in such an image-obsessed world."
(Image: Matt Peacock/Instagram)
He added: "You wouldn’t be able to tell from my social media photos that I was worrying so much about my hair thinning because you only ever see the good side.
“I would be watching television and see a guy with great hair and I would feel jealous, thinking 'why can’t my hair look like that?'
“The final straw for me was a shoot for a suit brand where I was asked to put my hair in a side parting and I couldn’t because it was so thin.
“I went for a hair transplant and it has truly changed my life.
(Image: Matt Peacock/Instagram)
"I don’t need to worry about a gust of wind or getting my hair wet anymore.”
Matt, who has carved out a successful career spanning almost 20 years with his most recent high-profile gig modelling on Alan Carr’s The Price is Right, is often seen out on the tiles with best mates including Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, his twin Scott and their ex-Coronation Street actor older brother Ryan.
Matt, who works with the Boss Model Management group, found love with fellow model wife Rachael, who he wed in 2016, and the pair welcomed daughter Lily in 2018.
Matt spent years covering up with angles on social media photos.
(Image: Farjo Hair Institute)
He feared a balding pate would mean the phone would stop ringing with modelling gigs until he visited Farjo Hair Institute late last year, who have previously treated Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, Burnley striker Ashley Barnes and Cold Feet actor John Thomson.
Matt underwent Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) surgery, where clusters of up to five hairs in one unit are removed from a part of the hairline that is healthy.
Tiny slits are then made in the graft area and the units are carefully implanted.
The operation can take up to 10 hours and involve around 2,000 individual grafts.
Matt added: “In the modelling world, if you can get to my age with a full head of hair then you’re probably home and dry and you can expect the work to keep coming.
“But many fellas who are losing their hair either give up their career in front of the camera or else find there isn’t enough work to sustain them full-time.
“I had worked so hard to build my portfolio and my reputation that I wasn’t going to let thinning hair be the end of my career.
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“I feel sorry for guys in their twenties who are losing their hair and all they see is perfection on social media, but it’s really not the case.
“Men give each other stick about hair loss but it’s something we all try desperately to avoid.
"I know lots of guys in the acting world who use hair fibre spray to mask any balding spots."
Matt is so happy with the results he's started wearing his hair longer.
"Which is something I never really used to do," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Man City morning headlines on August 29

Man City morning headlines on August 29

Enzo Maresca is the new head coach of Manchester City ’ s Elite Development Squad .
The move is part of an ongoing reshuffle at Academy level , with Maresca taking the role having most recently been assistant manager to Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham United .
Glenn van der Kraan is due to join in October as head of younger age groups , while Carlos Vicens is to be under-18s boss .
Gareth Taylor , who previously had that role , is in turn taking over as head coach for Manchester City Women .
Maresca ’ s playing career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Sevilla , having also been at West Bromwich Albion at the start of his career .
A meandering finish to his playing days took in Olympiacos , Malaga and Palermo , among others .
Two of City ’ s early-season fixtures have been moved for television .
Both games will be shown on Sky Sports , with the away game against Wolverhampton Wanderers now an 8pm kick-off on Monday , September 21 , and the home clash with Leicester City at 4:30pm on Sunday , September 27 .
BT Sport and Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first few rounds of games throughout September in the Premier League , all of which can be viewed here .
Lionel Messi and have already agreed personal terms for a transfer .
That ’ s according to journalist Vero Brunati , who says they have an “ agreement in numbers ” and the Barcelona player will soon make a public announcement when he ’ ll confirm his exit from the club .
There ’ s also a report from suggesting Paris Saint-Germain made contact with Messi ’ s father , asking about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ligue 1 champions were told the Argentine had already decided on City .
There are still discussions ongoing between Barca and Messi over whether he ’ ll even be able to depart this summer , but the signs continue to suggest that if he does leave the Camp Nou , it could well be for the Etihad .

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Former Juve man Maresca appointed EDS head coach
Enzo Maresca is the new head coach of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad.
The move is part of an ongoing reshuffle at Academy level , with Maresca taking the role having most recently been assistant manager to Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham United.
Glenn van der Kraan is due to join in October as head of younger age groups, while Carlos Vicens is to be under-18s boss. Gareth Taylor, who previously had that role, is in turn taking over as head coach for Manchester City Women.
Maresca’s playing career saw him take in Juventus, Fiorentina and Sevilla, having also been at West Bromwich Albion at the start of his career. A meandering finish to his playing days took in Olympiacos, Malaga and Palermo, among others.
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Fixture changes confirmed with TV dates
Two of City’s early-season fixtures have been moved for television.
Both games will be shown on Sky Sports, with the away game against Wolverhampton Wanderers now an 8pm kick-off on Monday, September 21, and the home clash with Leicester City at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 27.
BT Sport and Sky Sports have made their selection for the first few rounds of games throughout September in the Premier League, all of which can be viewed here .
Messi personal terms agreed - report
Lionel Messi and City have already agreed personal terms for a transfer.
That’s according to journalist Vero Brunati, who says they have an “agreement in numbers” and the Barcelona player will soon make a public announcement when he’ll confirm his exit from the club.
There’s also a report from L’Equipe suggesting Paris Saint-Germain made contact with Messi’s father, asking about his interest in joining them, but the Ligue 1 champions were told the Argentine had already decided on City.
There are still discussions ongoing between Barca and Messi over whether he’ll even be able to depart this summer, but the signs continue to suggest that if he does leave the Camp Nou, it could well be for the Etihad.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Manchester United morning headlines on August 29

Both of Manchester United ’ s two opening Premier League games of the 2020/21 campaign have been United ’ s home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday , September 19 will be on Sky Sports as the 5.30pm kick-off , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side 's trip to Brighton on September 26 on BT Sport ( 12.30pm kick-off ) .
As ever , United ’ s provisional fixture schedule is likely to be altered regularly by games being selected for TV coverage .
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Swindon Town have completed the season-long loan signing of United 's Under-23 goalkeeper Matej Kovar .
The deal - which is subject to FA and EFL approval - will see the Czech Republic youth international join the League One team for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign .
Kovar was included in the Europa League matchday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Partizan Belgrade last season .
He is the third loan departure from Old Trafford this summer after Tahith Chong linked up with Werder Bremen and Aliou Traore moved to SM Caen .
have not opened talks with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele as they remain confident of a deal for Jadon Sancho .
That is according to the , which claims that United are interested in a loan deal for Dembele but remain confident of landing their primary target Sancho .
Sancho ’ s excessive cost - with a transfer fee in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off-putting factor for any deal .
Dembele ’ s progress over three years at the Camp Nou has been beset by multiple injuries and the MEN does n't understand him to be a genuine target .

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Two United fixtures changed
Both of Manchester United’s two opening Premier League games of the 2020/21 campaign have been selected for TV coverage.
United’s home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, September 19 will be on Sky Sports as the 5.30pm kick-off, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side's trip to Brighton on September 26 on BT Sport (12.30pm kick-off).
As ever, United’s provisional fixture schedule is likely to be altered regularly by games being selected for TV coverage.
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Kovar joins Swindon on loan
Swindon Town have completed the season-long loan signing of United's Under-23 goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
The deal - which is subject to FA and EFL approval - will see the Czech Republic youth international join the League One team for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign.
Kovar was included in the Europa League matchday squad for the group stage game against Partizan Belgrade last season.
He is the third loan departure from Old Trafford this summer after Tahith Chong linked up with Werder Bremen and Aliou Traore moved to SM Caen.
No United talks for Dembele - report
United have not opened talks with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele as they remain confident of a deal for Jadon Sancho.
That is according to the Transfer Window Podcast , which claims that United are interested in a loan deal for Dembele but remain confident of landing their primary target Sancho.
Sancho’s excessive cost - with a transfer fee in the region of £108million - could be the biggest off-putting factor for any deal.
Dembele’s progress over three years at the Camp Nou has been beset by multiple injuries and the MEN doesn't understand him to be a genuine target.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Ellen White interview as Man City aim to make statement against Chelsea

There is a very different feel at Manchester City Women as Ellen White prepares to start her second season at the club .
For a start , the England season is fit to start this weekend as they take on Chelsea in the first Community Shield for 12 years , having been forced to sit out her first few months as a Blue last year with injury .
Renewing rivalries with Chelsea first up is a daunting but excellent opportunity .
After finishing runners-up to Arsenal in the 2018/19 campaign , they were pipped by Chelsea last year on points-per-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic .
The last game that both played , a 2-2 draw against each other , ended up being a title decider that neither knew at the time .
If Chelsea are the team to beat , City have not forgotten that game and last season as they look to win an unprecedented number of trophies .
`` We totally understand why the season ended when it did , we 've got no qualms about that but it does add a bit of spice to it , '' White told MEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are always massive games and it has turned into a bit of a rivalry which is exciting for the league as well .
We 'll be looking at that game .
`` They 've made some signings and we 've made some signings but it is exciting .
We totally respect them as a team and will be looking for what we can control and how we can hopefully get the win .
`` We 're fighting for six trophies this season so that 's pretty much unheard of .
That is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
The Community Shield is the first bit of potential silverware and then the WSL starts .
We 're still in the FA Cup from last year so there are so many massive competitions for us .
`` The league is so competitive , probably the most competitive league in the world really so we 're excited by the challenge in front of us .
We 'll be working really hard to win every game in front of us but at the same time respecting every opponent . ''
City have played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitive .
Gareth Taylor has taken over as head coach as a permanent replacement with Nick Cushing , and both coach and players are in the honeymoon phase as the fresh ideas bed in .
In addition to exciting young English talent Chloe Kelly , the club have also made two statement signings with the addition of World Cup winners and US internationals Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis .
White needed no introduction to those two after her part in that 2019 tournament .
The 31-year-old scored her sixth goal of the tournament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the lead in the Golden Boot race and equalise for England , and later in the game thought she had scored again only for it to be cruelly ruled out by VAR and the Lionesses were knocked out .
Amazingly , the game has n't been brought up yet with the new arrivals at City .
`` I was thinking about putting it in the WhatsApp group , saying 'thanks for that semi-final ' to Sam , '' laughed White .
`` To be honest , she 's too nice to mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English players .
We 're all focussing on City really but she 's a lovely person and a massive addition to our squad and we 're really excited as well .
`` It really shows with the calibre of players they 're bringing in just how much investment they want the women 's team to grow and develop and it is really exciting to be on that journey .
`` The calibre of players in Sam and Rose and Chloe Kelly really strengthens our side and gives us a different dimension .
Hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building and developing relationship can continue to grow and come to fruition in the season . ''
Alongside the excitement at being back is an understandable frustration at how long the sport has been sidelined .
The women 's game needs visibility to grow - White 's goals and her eye-catching celebrations were an important part of England 's story getting to the World Cup semis last year - but the pandemic brought about an early end to the season and the players have had to be patient waiting to be allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
City forward Caroline Weir referenced that disappointment this week and White hopes that Saturday 's game can kickstart more than just the new women 's season .
`` It has been challenging not being able to play football .
We totally understand why we were n't able to but at the same time what Caroline said was really true , '' said White .
`` We want women 's sport to be in the spotlight , you want it to be visible and the Community Shield is a great opener to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's more to come on our TVs after that not just in the WSL but also women 's sport going forward .
`` We have lacked women 's sport throughout lockdown and hopefully it coming back now slowly we can see it more on the TVS , in the media , on social media and showcase not only our sport but other women 's sport .
`` When men 's football came back it was amazing to watch that on TV so it will be exciting hopefully for people to watch women 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
`` It has been a really exciting game to look forward to and a big curtain raiser for womens ' sport .
`` Being played at Wembley , right before the men 's Community Shield , it 's a massive game .
It has been 12 years in the making really and it is a trophy to start the season .
We ca n't wait and hopefully lots of people are excited by the fact that women 's football is back on their screens . ''

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There is a very different feel at Manchester City Women as Ellen White prepares to start her second season at the club.
For a start, the England season is fit to start this weekend as they take on Chelsea in the first Community Shield for 12 years, having been forced to sit out her first few months as a Blue last year with injury.
Renewing rivalries with Chelsea first up is a daunting but excellent opportunity.
After finishing runners-up to Arsenal in the 2018/19 campaign, they were pipped by Chelsea last year on points-per-game when the season was ended early because of the pandemic. The last game that both played, a 2-2 draw against each other, ended up being a title decider that neither knew at the time.
If Chelsea are the team to beat, City have not forgotten that game and last season as they look to win an unprecedented number of trophies.
"We totally understand why the season ended when it did, we've got no qualms about that but it does add a bit of spice to it," White told MEN Sport.
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"Those games against Chelsea are always massive games and it has turned into a bit of a rivalry which is exciting for the league as well. We'll be looking at that game.
"They've made some signings and we've made some signings but it is exciting. We totally respect them as a team and will be looking for what we can control and how we can hopefully get the win.
"We're fighting for six trophies this season so that's pretty much unheard of. That is a real incentive and something to look forward to. The Community Shield is the first bit of potential silverware and then the WSL starts. We're still in the FA Cup from last year so there are so many massive competitions for us.
"The league is so competitive, probably the most competitive league in the world really so we're excited by the challenge in front of us. We'll be working really hard to win every game in front of us but at the same time respecting every opponent."
City have played a part in making the league more competitive.
Gareth Taylor has taken over as head coach as a permanent replacement with Nick Cushing, and both coach and players are in the honeymoon phase as the fresh ideas bed in.
In addition to exciting young English talent Chloe Kelly, the club have also made two statement signings with the addition of World Cup winners and US internationals Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis.
White needed no introduction to those two after her part in that 2019 tournament. The 31-year-old scored her sixth goal of the tournament against the USA in the semi-final to take the lead in the Golden Boot race and equalise for England, and later in the game thought she had scored again only for it to be cruelly ruled out by VAR and the Lionesses were knocked out.
Amazingly, the game hasn't been brought up yet with the new arrivals at City.
"I was thinking about putting it in the WhatsApp group, saying 'thanks for that semi-final' to Sam," laughed White.
"To be honest, she's too nice to mention it - and there's too many English players. We're all focussing on City really but she's a lovely person and a massive addition to our squad and we're really excited as well.
"It really shows with the calibre of players they're bringing in just how much investment they want the women's team to grow and develop and it is really exciting to be on that journey.
"The calibre of players in Sam and Rose and Chloe Kelly really strengthens our side and gives us a different dimension. Hopefully what we've done in pre-season and building and developing relationship can continue to grow and come to fruition in the season."
Alongside the excitement at being back is an understandable frustration at how long the sport has been sidelined.
The women's game needs visibility to grow - White's goals and her eye-catching celebrations were an important part of England's story getting to the World Cup semis last year - but the pandemic brought about an early end to the season and the players have had to be patient waiting to be allowed to return to training and then starting up again.
City forward Caroline Weir referenced that disappointment this week and White hopes that Saturday's game can kickstart more than just the new women's season.
"It has been challenging not being able to play football. We totally understand why we weren't able to but at the same time what Caroline said was really true," said White.
"We want women's sport to be in the spotlight, you want it to be visible and the Community Shield is a great opener to showcase women's sport. Hopefully there's more to come on our TVs after that not just in the WSL but also women's sport going forward.
"We have lacked women's sport throughout lockdown and hopefully it coming back now slowly we can see it more on the TVS, in the media, on social media and showcase not only our sport but other women's sport.
"When men's football came back it was amazing to watch that on TV so it will be exciting hopefully for people to watch women's football and more women's sports going forward.
"It has been a really exciting game to look forward to and a big curtain raiser for womens' sport.
"Being played at Wembley, right before the men's Community Shield, it's a massive game. It has been 12 years in the making really and it is a trophy to start the season. We can't wait and hopefully lots of people are excited by the fact that women's football is back on their screens."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Mayor Andy Burnham hits out at government over Trafford lockdown decision

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has hit out at the Government over the decision to lift Trafford out of local lockdown restrictions against the wishes of the borough council .
Trafford joins Stockport and Bolton in being released from stricter measures that have been in place in Greater Manchester for the past month .
From Wednesday , September 1 , people will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more , while maintaining social distancing .
Trafford Council leader Andrew Western said that while local government wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is safe to do so ' , the consensus was that next week was too early .
The government , he said , ignored that view .
Local leaders said that with schools going back next week , it is a 'delicate time ' to ease restrictions .
Cllr Western accused the government of ‘ making a mockery of local decision making ’ adding that two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions .
The other MP , Sir Graham Brady , who represents Altrincham and Sale West ward and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservative Party ’ s 1922 committee , was in favour of lifting measures across the borough .
There was further controversy on Friday afternoon when it emerged the latest figures show Trafford 's infection rate has increased .
Reacting to the row , Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said more consultation with local authorities is needed .
He told BBC Breakfast : `` I think we will better negotiate what lies ahead of us in the autumn and winter if Government listens to local leaders - they know their communities .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they overruled us .
In Bradford , basically communities were split there - some are still under restrictions , some not . ''
`` You then have the situation where some people on one half of the street are under restrictions and others not .
`` My main message to the Government is you must not impose these things from London when you are going to affect communities in this way , it must be by negotiation and agreement .
`` And that needs to be a core principle that we agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of what will be a very difficult year . ''
Mr Burnham said : `` Imposition of decisions like this without agreement or negotiation is absolutely the wrong way to go .
`` With the Health Secretary warning today of extensive lockdowns throughout the rest of this year , I think communities everywhere should be worried .
`` This has to be partnership between national and local government . ''

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has hit out at the Government over the decision to lift Trafford out of local lockdown restrictions against the wishes of the borough council.
Trafford joins Stockport and Bolton in being released from stricter measures that have been in place in Greater Manchester for the past month.
From Wednesday, September 1, people will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more, while maintaining social distancing.
Trafford Council leader Andrew Western said that while local government wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible, guided by data and when it is safe to do so', the consensus was that next week was too early.
The government, he said, ignored that view.
Local leaders said that with schools going back next week, it is a 'delicate time' to ease restrictions.
Cllr Western accused the government of ‘making a mockery of local decision making’ adding that two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions.
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The other MP, Sir Graham Brady, who represents Altrincham and Sale West ward and is the influential chairman of the national Conservative Party’s 1922 committee, was in favour of lifting measures across the borough.
There was further controversy on Friday afternoon when it emerged the latest figures show Trafford's infection rate has increased.
Reacting to the row, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said more consultation with local authorities is needed.
He told BBC Breakfast: "I think we will better negotiate what lies ahead of us in the autumn and winter if Government listens to local leaders - they know their communities.
"It wasn't just in Greater Manchester where they overruled us. In Bradford, basically communities were split there - some are still under restrictions, some not."
"You then have the situation where some people on one half of the street are under restrictions and others not.
"My main message to the Government is you must not impose these things from London when you are going to affect communities in this way, it must be by negotiation and agreement.
"And that needs to be a core principle that we agree on before we go any further into the rest of what will be a very difficult year."
Mr Burnham said: "Imposition of decisions like this without agreement or negotiation is absolutely the wrong way to go.
"With the Health Secretary warning today of extensive lockdowns throughout the rest of this year, I think communities everywhere should be worried.
"This has to be partnership between national and local government."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Health Secretary warns lockdown restrictions might not be lifted by Christmas

Extensive lockdowns and restrictions 'still in place at Christmas ' have been hinted by the Health Secretary .
Matt Hancock has said that nationwide restrictions can not be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter - with fears of a second wave .
Speaking to The Times , Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already experiencing a second wave , adding it was `` a very serious threat '' .
Describing the worst-case scenario , he said the UK could be battling bad flu and a growth in coronavirus as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : `` Cases go up again , and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action .
`` We don ’ t rule that out , but we don ’ t want to see it . ''
But he did add that the UK was managing to keep the number of new cases `` flat '' through the test and trace system and local lockdowns .
As for Christmas and what that could mean for families coming together as usual , in an interview with ITV News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing a huge amount of planning to make sure that the NHS is prepared and can cope to make sure that people can have as much freedom to enjoy Christmas , to enjoy winter , as possible . ''
But when asked whether there will be special rules to allow more people to visit one another over Christmas , Mr Hancock suggested it could lead to a rise in the number of people catching the virus .
`` The danger of a rule like that is that it increases the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I mean , there are an awful lot of things I 'd love to be able to do , but the risk of them is that we see an uptick in the disease .
`` Hence , we 've had to take decisions that you would n't ever want to . ''
His comments comes just days before school children in England and Wales return to the classroom , some for the first time since March .
It also comes after local lockdown restrictions were eased in parts of Greater Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ released from the stricter measures on Wednesday ( September 2 ) following Wigan where rules were relaxed earlier this week .

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Extensive lockdowns and restrictions 'still in place at Christmas' have been hinted by the Health Secretary.
Matt Hancock has said that nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter - with fears of a second wave.
Speaking to The Times, Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already experiencing a second wave, adding it was "a very serious threat".
Describing the worst-case scenario, he said the UK could be battling bad flu and a growth in coronavirus as people spend more time indoors.
He continued: "Cases go up again, and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action.
"We don’t rule that out, but we don’t want to see it."
But he did add that the UK was managing to keep the number of new cases "flat" through the test and trace system and local lockdowns.
As for Christmas and what that could mean for families coming together as usual, in an interview with ITV News, Mr Hancock said: "We're doing a huge amount of planning to make sure that the NHS is prepared and can cope to make sure that people can have as much freedom to enjoy Christmas, to enjoy winter, as possible."
But when asked whether there will be special rules to allow more people to visit one another over Christmas, Mr Hancock suggested it could lead to a rise in the number of people catching the virus.
"The danger of a rule like that is that it increases the spread of the disease," he said.
"I mean, there are an awful lot of things I'd love to be able to do, but the risk of them is that we see an uptick in the disease.
"Hence, we've had to take decisions that you wouldn't ever want to."
His comments comes just days before school children in England and Wales return to the classroom, some for the first time since March.
It also comes after local lockdown restrictions were eased in parts of Greater Manchester.
Trafford, Stockport and Bolton will be released from the stricter measures on Wednesday (September 2) following Wigan where rules were relaxed earlier this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Inside Phil Neville's Manchester penthouse, refurbed after ten years on market

Phil Neville 's penthouse at Manchester 's famous Beetham Tower is on the market - again .
The luxury apartment has flitted on and off the market for a decade now , after the Neville family first tried to sell the home for £4 million back in 2010 .
Since then it 's had a couple of price cuts , been rented out for a reported £15,000 per month , and has now been refurbished and redecorated .
The swanky apartment , which stretches across three floors , is just below the penthouse owned by Ian Simpson , who designed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the 44th , 45th and 46th floor of Beetham Tower , with panoramic views right across Manchester .
Now being marketed at £3.5 million , the four bedroom penthouse has had its marble floors restored , underfloor heating installed , and been fitted with a state-of-the-art automation system to control the security , lighting , audio and temperature through touch screens .
Each room is now fitted with a Sony smart television , with eight TVs in total .
Parking in the city centre can be notoriously - but included in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking spaces and a separate garage lock-up .
Each floor has its own private terrace from which its new owners will be able to soak in the impressive views of Manchester 's ever-changing skyline .
There are also floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms - one thing this flat is n't short of is natural light .
There 's even a sizeable office in the apartment , plus walk-wardrobes , two reception rooms and a modern kitchen/diner .
Julie Neville says : `` Having lived in the apartment for four years as a family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ location .
`` It ’ s within walking distance to some amazing bars , restaurants and shops , and is within easy reach of the motorway too .
`` It has proven to be a highly popular and rentable property having been vacant for only two weeks since the day it was completed . ''
You can see more at rightmove.co.uk

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Phil Neville's penthouse at Manchester's famous Beetham Tower is on the market - again.
The luxury apartment has flitted on and off the market for a decade now, after the Neville family first tried to sell the home for £4 million back in 2010.
Since then it's had a couple of price cuts, been rented out for a reported £15,000 per month, and has now been refurbished and redecorated.
The swanky apartment, which stretches across three floors, is just below the penthouse owned by Ian Simpson, who designed the building.
(Image: Savills)
The Orchid Suite sits on the 44th, 45th and 46th floor of Beetham Tower, with panoramic views right across Manchester.
Now being marketed at £3.5 million, the four bedroom penthouse has had its marble floors restored, underfloor heating installed, and been fitted with a state-of-the-art automation system to control the security, lighting, audio and temperature through touch screens.
(Image: Savills)
Each room is now fitted with a Sony smart television, with eight TVs in total.
Parking in the city centre can be notoriously - but included in that multi-million pound price tag are five secure parking spaces and a separate garage lock-up.
(Image: Savills)
Each floor has its own private terrace from which its new owners will be able to soak in the impressive views of Manchester's ever-changing skyline.
There are also floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms - one thing this flat isn't short of is natural light.
(Image: Savills)
There's even a sizeable office in the apartment, plus walk-wardrobes, two reception rooms and a modern kitchen/diner.
Julie Neville says: "Having lived in the apartment for four years as a family, we can vouch for its superb location.
"It’s within walking distance to some amazing bars, restaurants and shops, and is within easy reach of the motorway too.
"It has proven to be a highly popular and rentable property having been vacant for only two weeks since the day it was completed."
You can see more at rightmove.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Find out the most popular baby name in your area with this gadget

Oliver and Olivia are the most popular baby names in England and Wales again .
However the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said that since Dua Lipa achieved her first UK number one single , the number of babies with the name Dua had doubled in 2019 compared with the two years prior .
Star Wars ' Kylo Ren also had influence with a rise in babies named Kylo last year , according to the latest data .
But not all parents are following the same trend as there are regional disparities .
While Oliver was the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall , it was only top in the East Midlands , the East of England , the South West and Wales .
Olivia fared better - the most popular girls ' name across all regions in England and Wales except for the West Midlands and London , where Amelia was the most popular name .
Muhammad remained in top spot in the North West , Yorkshire and The Humber , the West Midlands , and London while Harry and Arthur were the most popular boys ’ names in the North East and South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born in England and Wales , a fifth were born in the South East .
However , top boys ’ names , by local authority , were more likely to be from the overall top 10 than girls ’ names .
In 2019 , 20 percent of local authorities had a top boys ’ name that was not in the top 10 for England and Wales , down from 21 pc in 2018 .
For girls , 31 percent of local authorities had a top name that was not in the top 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 pc in 2018 .
The highest proportion of boys given the same name in any given area remained in Pendle where 13 pc of boys born were named Muhammad , up from 10 pc in 2018 .
Muhammad was the seventh most popular boys ’ name in England and Wales overall .
The local authority with the highest proportion of girls given the same name changed from Craven ( Olivia 4 pc ) , in 2018 , to South Norfolk in 2019 where 4 pc of girls born were named Isla .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England and Wales .
Oliver has been the top name for boys in England and Wales since 2013 , and Olivia has been number one for girls since 2016 .
David Corps , Vital Statistics Outputs Branch , Office for National Statistics , said : “ Oliver and Olivia continued their reign as the top boys ’ and girls ’ names in 2019 , but analysis shows choices in baby names can differ depending on the mother ’ s age .
“ We found younger mothers opted for more modern girls ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rise since the Beckhams named their daughter so in 2011 , and shortened boys ’ names like Freddie .
In contrast , older mothers chose more traditional names such as Jack and Charlotte .
“ Popular culture continues to influence the baby names landscape .
Following Dua Lipa ’ s first UK number one single in 2017 , the number of girls named Dua has doubled from 63 to 126 in 2019.
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Oliver and Olivia are the most popular baby names in England and Wales again.
However the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that since Dua Lipa achieved her first UK number one single, the number of babies with the name Dua had doubled in 2019 compared with the two years prior.
Star Wars' Kylo Ren also had influence with a rise in babies named Kylo last year, according to the latest data.
But not all parents are following the same trend as there are regional disparities.
While Oliver was the top boys' name in England and Wales overall, it was only top in the East Midlands, the East of England, the South West and Wales.
Olivia fared better - the most popular girls' name across all regions in England and Wales except for the West Midlands and London, where Amelia was the most popular name.
Muhammad remained in top spot in the North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, the West Midlands, and London while Harry and Arthur were the most popular boys’ names in the North East and South East respectively.
Of all the Arthurs born in England and Wales, a fifth were born in the South East.
However, top boys’ names, by local authority, were more likely to be from the overall top 10 than girls’ names.
In 2019, 20 percent of local authorities had a top boys’ name that was not in the top 10 for England and Wales, down from 21 pc in 2018.
For girls, 31 percent of local authorities had a top name that was not in the top 10 in England and Wales, up from 25 pc in 2018.
The highest proportion of boys given the same name in any given area remained in Pendle where 13 pc of boys born were named Muhammad, up from 10 pc in 2018. Muhammad was the seventh most popular boys’ name in England and Wales overall.
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The local authority with the highest proportion of girls given the same name changed from Craven (Olivia 4 pc), in 2018, to South Norfolk in 2019 where 4 pc of girls born were named Isla. Isla was the third most popular name in England and Wales.
Oliver has been the top name for boys in England and Wales since 2013, and Olivia has been number one for girls since 2016.
David Corps, Vital Statistics Outputs Branch, Office for National Statistics, said: “Oliver and Olivia continued their reign as the top boys’ and girls’ names in 2019, but analysis shows choices in baby names can differ depending on the mother’s age.
“We found younger mothers opted for more modern girls’ names like Harper, which has seen a rise since the Beckhams named their daughter so in 2011, and shortened boys’ names like Freddie. In contrast, older mothers chose more traditional names such as Jack and Charlotte.
“Popular culture continues to influence the baby names landscape. Following Dua Lipa’s first UK number one single in 2017, the number of girls named Dua has doubled from 63 to 126 in 2019.”
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.