themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Latest updates and cancellations from Jet2, Tui, easyJet, Ryanair and BA

More countries have now been removed from the UK travel corridor .
On Thursday it was announced that Turkey , Poland and the Caribbean island group of Bonaire , St Eustatius and Saba are to be be removed from the list - meaning travellers arriving in the UK from these places after 4am on Saturday must self-isolate for 14 days .
As the number of safe travel destinations on Britain 's 'safe ' travel list dwindles even further , major tour operators and airlines have issued fresh updates .
The latest changes mean more restrictions for international travellers .
Travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming days and weeks may find that their trip has been suspended or cancelled completely .
However despite the advice from the Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office remaining firm , advising against all non-essential travel to these destinations , there are still a number of flights and holidays still going ahead .
If you have a holiday booked or are debating travel soon , these are the latest updates from major UK airlines flying to popular holiday hotspots .
The latest update states that all package holidays to Turkey with Jet2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the recent travel advice .
Customers should receive an email soon informing them that their holidays have been cancelled .
Flights to Turkey are still going ahead - but those due to fly in October and November can amend the date or destination with no admin fee .
This is in line with holidays to the Canary and Balearic islands , which are also suspended up to and including October 17 pending updates from the UK Government .
Holidays to Paris and Prague are cancelled now until November 24 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ibiza , Majorca and Menorca have been cancelled for the rest of Summer 2020 While package holidays to Faro in Portugal have been suspended up to and including October 31 .
However flights to this destination are still available .
Flights to Croatia and Crete have been suspended for the rest of the summer but customers are being given the option to rebook with no admin fee , a refund credit note , or a full cash refund .
Jet2 have also announced they will be enhancing its Covid-19 travel insurance product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO ) advises ‘ against all but essential travel ’ as a result of Covid-19 .
The new FCDO cover means customers are protected both before travel or if they are in destination , and the FCDO advises ‘ against all but essential travel ’ as a result of Covid-19 .
Whether the travel advice is already in place or changes , the cover still applies and includes up to £10million medical , £5,000 cancellation and £2,000 baggage cover .
Thomas Cook has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcemement .
A spokesperson for Thomas Cook said : “ Turkey has been so popular since we launched and it ’ s a huge shame that we have had to stop selling holidays to this fantastic country .
“ We are in touch with customers who are due to head out there in the next two weeks to see if they want to move their holiday elsewhere or to a later date .
“ We are also contacting all those customers currently enjoying a holiday in Turkey to help them decide what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and short breaks to Denmark , Iceland and Slovakia have been removed from the Thomas Cook website - however the company says there are `` plenty of options for great city breaks and beach holidays and prices at the moment are particularly attractive . ''
Tui have suspended all holidays to Turkey up to and including October 15 and are currently in the process of contacting those who were due to travel .
TUI UK said : `` We ’ ll be proactively updating any customers due to travel from October 4-15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkey can continue to enjoy their holidays as planned and return on their intended flights home .
“ We are currently prioritising contacting customers due to travel in the next 48 hours.
” The tour operator has already axed a large number of holidays in light of the pandemic .
They have confirmed they will still be offering holidays to Cyprus , Greece and Italy .
Customers will receive a refund credit code to rebook in the future - alternatively they can apply for a cash refund .
Those planning on booking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made before December 31 which are due to depart until April , for free While TUI 's Covid Cover allows you to amend your holiday for free if you contract Covid-19 when you should be travelling .
The following Tui holidays have been cancelled : • Egypt due to depart on or before 17 October 2020 • Tunisia due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Morocco due to depart on or before 17 October 2020 • Bulgaria due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Jamaica due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Punta Cana , Dominican Republic due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Boa Vista , Cape Verde due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Sal , Cape Verde due to depart on or before 18 October 2020 • Chania in Crete , due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Heraklion in Crete , due to depart on or before 12 October 2020 • Malia in Crete due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Laganas in Zante due to depart on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( except the resort of Laganas ) due to depart on or before 12 October 2020 • Santorini due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Mykonos due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • TUI holidays to Malta due to depart on or before 16 October 2020 • Cancun , Mexico due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Los Cabos , Mexico due to depart on or before 31 December 2020 • Mainland Portugal due to depart on or before 12 October 2020 • Madeira @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 2020 • Reus , Ibiza and Menorca due to depart on or before 31 October 2020 • Majorca , Malaga and Alicante due to depart on or before 16 October 2020 • Canary Islands due to depart on or before 12 October 2020 • Florida due to depart on or before 30 November 2020 • Phu Quoc due to depart on or before 31 December 2020 EasyJet are still operating some flights to countries on the FCO quarantine list - including to Spain .
This includes flights to Turkey , Barcelona , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those heading there will have to quarantine for 14-days upon arriving back in the UK .
Package holidays to France remain cancelled and the operator says it is keeping other holidays under close review .
But the airline says it acknowledges that customers `` may wish to change their travel plans '' amid quarantine rules .
This includes those travelling to Switzerland and the Czech Republic - also removed from the safe list .
Customers who are booked but no longer wish to travel should be able to transfer their flights to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for easyJet said : “ We understand that some customers may need to alter their plans if travelling to quarantine affected destinations from the UK .
“ To provide our customers with some certainty and flexibility now that Turkey and Poland have been removed from the list of quarantine exempt destinations , all passengers due to travel to and from these destinations can now transfer their flights without a change fee .
“ Whilst our flights continue to operate , passengers travelling within the next 14 days who wish to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change fee via our contact centre within seven days of the government decision .
“ Any passengers travelling outside of 14 days are able to change their flights without a change fee online via Manage Bookings in line with our current policy.
” Ryanair is operating 1,000 flights a day and is continuing to fly to destinations that are on the UK quarantine list .
The change in quarantine restrictions has n't affected most Ryanair flights , with the budget airline advising that the new rules do not mean flights will be cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a refund .
They have however vowed to waive flight change fees until Spring for those that are n't able to fly as planned .
However demand for air travel has dropped dramatically , and customers have been advised to expect reduced capacity as the airline is now running at 40 % its usual capacity .
BA have confirmed they are still operating flights to and from Turkey - with customers advised they will be contacted by the airline if their are any changes to schedule .
They have also revealed they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Turkey and Poland to help Brits return home before the new restrictions come into force .
While many airlines have announced they will operate a decreased service in the coming months , BA have announced they have increased the number of destinations it will be flying to in October - including both long and short haul journeys .
Long haul services to Johannesburg , Cape Town , and Bahrain have now returned , while flights to Grenada are due to resume on October 14 .
Flights to the Seychelles and the Maldives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
Short haul flights to Brussels , Dublin , Dusseldorf , Gothenburg , Milan Linate , Stuttgart , Seville and Valencia all returned yesterday .
While services to Bilbao , Kefalonia and Luxembourg return tomorrow and Lanzarote returns on Saturday , 3 October 2020 .
Schedules to destinations including , Gran Canaria , Billund , Bordeaux , Basel , Brindisi , Cologne , Malta , Salzburg , Vienna and Zagreb will resume later in the month .
They have also confirmed that their flexible change policy has been extended to cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 2020 .

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More countries have now been removed from the UK travel corridor.
On Thursday it was announced that Turkey, Poland and the Caribbean island group of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba are to be be removed from the list - meaning travellers arriving in the UK from these places after 4am on Saturday must self-isolate for 14 days.
As the number of safe travel destinations on Britain's 'safe' travel list dwindles even further, major tour operators and airlines have issued fresh updates.
The latest changes mean more restrictions for international travellers.
Travellers expecting to jet off on holiday in the coming days and weeks may find that their trip has been suspended or cancelled completely.
However despite the advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office remaining firm, advising against all non-essential travel to these destinations, there are still a number of flights and holidays still going ahead.
If you have a holiday booked or are debating travel soon, these are the latest updates from major UK airlines flying to popular holiday hotspots.
Jet2
The latest update states that all package holidays to Turkey with Jet2 have now been cancelled until October 17 due to the recent travel advice. Customers should receive an email soon informing them that their holidays have been cancelled.
Flights to Turkey are still going ahead - but those due to fly in October and November can amend the date or destination with no admin fee.
This is in line with holidays to the Canary and Balearic islands, which are also suspended up to and including October 17 pending updates from the UK Government.
Holidays to Paris and Prague are cancelled now until November 24, with Budapest affected until November 26.
Holidays to Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca have been cancelled for the rest of Summer 2020
While package holidays to Faro in Portugal have been suspended up to and including October 31. However flights to this destination are still available.
Flights to Croatia and Crete have been suspended for the rest of the summer but customers are being given the option to rebook with no admin fee, a refund credit note, or a full cash refund.
Jet2 have also announced they will be enhancing its Covid-19 travel insurance product to provide cover for travel to destinations where the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises ‘against all but essential travel’ as a result of Covid-19.
The new FCDO cover means customers are protected both before travel or if they are in destination, and the FCDO advises ‘against all but essential travel’ as a result of Covid-19. Whether the travel advice is already in place or changes, the cover still applies and includes up to £10million medical, £5,000 cancellation and £2,000 baggage cover.
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook has also axed holidays to Turkey following the latest announcemement.
A spokesperson for Thomas Cook said: “Turkey has been so popular since we launched and it’s a huge shame that we have had to stop selling holidays to this fantastic country.
“We are in touch with customers who are due to head out there in the next two weeks to see if they want to move their holiday elsewhere or to a later date.
“We are also contacting all those customers currently enjoying a holiday in Turkey to help them decide what to do.”
It comes shortly after holidays and short breaks to Denmark, Iceland and Slovakia have been removed from the Thomas Cook website - however the company says there are "plenty of options for great city breaks and beach holidays and prices at the moment are particularly attractive."
Tui
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Tui have suspended all holidays to Turkey up to and including October 15 and are currently in the process of contacting those who were due to travel.
TUI UK said: "We’ll be proactively updating any customers due to travel from October 4-15. Customers who are currently on holiday in Turkey can continue to enjoy their holidays as planned and return on their intended flights home.
“We are currently prioritising contacting customers due to travel in the next 48 hours.”
The tour operator has already axed a large number of holidays in light of the pandemic.
They have confirmed they will still be offering holidays to Cyprus, Greece and Italy.
Customers will receive a refund credit code to rebook in the future - alternatively they can apply for a cash refund.
Those planning on booking a trip are able to amend new bookings made before December 31 which are due to depart until April, for free While TUI's Covid Cover allows you to amend your holiday for free if you contract Covid-19 when you should be travelling.
The following Tui holidays have been cancelled:
Africa
• Egypt due to depart on or before 17 October 2020
• Tunisia due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Morocco due to depart on or before 17 October 2020
Bulgaria
• Bulgaria due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
Caribbean
• Jamaica due to depart on or before 9 October 2020
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
Cape Verde
• Boa Vista, Cape Verde due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Sal, Cape Verde due to depart on or before 18 October 2020
Greece
• Chania in Crete, due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Heraklion in Crete, due to depart on or before 12 October 2020
• Malia in Crete due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Laganas in Zante due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Zante (except the resort of Laganas) due to depart on or before 12 October 2020
• Santorini due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Mykonos due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
Malta
• TUI holidays to Malta due to depart on or before 16 October 2020
Mexico
• Cancun, Mexico due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Los Cabos, Mexico due to depart on or before 31 December 2020
Portugal
• Mainland Portugal due to depart on or before 12 October 2020
• Madeira due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
Spain
• Reus, Ibiza and Menorca due to depart on or before 31 October 2020
• Majorca, Malaga and Alicante due to depart on or before 16 October 2020
• Canary Islands due to depart on or before 12 October 2020
USA
• Florida due to depart on or before 30 November 2020
Vietnam
• Phu Quoc due to depart on or before 31 December 2020
easyJet
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EasyJet are still operating some flights to countries on the FCO quarantine list - including to Spain.
This includes flights to Turkey, Barcelona, Tenerife, Amsterdam and Majorca - but those heading there will have to quarantine for 14-days upon arriving back in the UK.
Package holidays to France remain cancelled and the operator says it is keeping other holidays under close review.
But the airline says it acknowledges that customers "may wish to change their travel plans" amid quarantine rules. This includes those travelling to Switzerland and the Czech Republic - also removed from the safe list.
Customers who are booked but no longer wish to travel should be able to transfer their flights to a later date without a change fee.
A spokesperson for easyJet said: “We understand that some customers may need to alter their plans if travelling to quarantine affected destinations from the UK.
“To provide our customers with some certainty and flexibility now that Turkey and Poland have been removed from the list of quarantine exempt destinations, all passengers due to travel to and from these destinations can now transfer their flights without a change fee.
“Whilst our flights continue to operate, passengers travelling within the next 14 days who wish to change their flights can do so without a change fee via our contact centre within seven days of the government decision.
“Any passengers travelling outside of 14 days are able to change their flights without a change fee online via Manage Bookings in line with our current policy.”
Ryanair
Ryanair is operating 1,000 flights a day and is continuing to fly to destinations that are on the UK quarantine list.
The change in quarantine restrictions hasn't affected most Ryanair flights, with the budget airline advising that the new rules do not mean flights will be cancelled or that customers will be automatically entitled to a refund.
They have however vowed to waive flight change fees until Spring for those that aren't able to fly as planned.
However demand for air travel has dropped dramatically, and customers have been advised to expect reduced capacity as the airline is now running at 40% its usual capacity.
British Airways
BA have confirmed they are still operating flights to and from Turkey - with customers advised they will be contacted by the airline if their are any changes to schedule.
They have also revealed they will be increasing capacity to and from both Turkey and Poland to help Brits return home before the new restrictions come into force.
While many airlines have announced they will operate a decreased service in the coming months, BA have announced they have increased the number of destinations it will be flying to in October - including both long and short haul journeys.
Long haul services to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Bahrain have now returned, while flights to Grenada are due to resume on October 14. Flights to the Seychelles and the Maldives are scheduled to return on October 16, 2020.
Short haul flights to Brussels, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Gothenburg, Milan Linate, Stuttgart, Seville and Valencia all returned yesterday. While services to Bilbao, Kefalonia and Luxembourg return tomorrow and Lanzarote returns on Saturday, 3 October 2020.
Schedules to destinations including, Gran Canaria, Billund, Bordeaux, Basel, Brindisi, Cologne, Malta, Salzburg, Vienna and Zagreb will resume later in the month.
They have also confirmed that their flexible change policy has been extended to cover all customers due to travel until 31 October 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Guardiola gives Man City fitness updates on Dias, Jesus and Gundogan

Manchester City 's injury problems appear to be clearing , after Pep Guardiola confirmed two more players should be back after the international break and that Ruben Dias could make his debut this weekend at Leeds .
Speaking ahead of City 's Premier League trip to Leeds , Guardiola was asked about the missing players in his squad , as well as offering an encouraging update on the fitness of new signing Dias .
City , who were without 12 first team players at the start of the season , have been given a boost by the return of Ilkay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation following a positive Covid-19 test .
`` Today was his first day back with the rest of us , '' Guardiola said .
`` Still no training after the days of isolation , in the international break he ’ ll train with the rest of the players who are here . ''
Gundogan has been left out of the Germany squad for the upcoming international fixtures so will get the opportunity to build his fitness up , even if it is unlikely he will feature at Leeds .
Similarly , Joao Cancelo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for later this month , suggesting he is close to a return .
However , Gabriel Jesus wo n't travel to Elland Road , as Guardiola confirmed the striker is not ready to return this weekend but is nearing a return to training .
He explained : `` Hopefully after the international break he will be ready .
Every season he is a better player than the season before , this is a good point , a striker it ’ s so difficult the way they move into spaces , he has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the 18-yard box , to be quicker , sharper , it ’ s the most difficult position on the pitch .
`` But he ’ s young and he has a desire to improve , we are delighted to have him here and I have the feeling every year he ’ s better than the year before . ''
Finally , Guardiola would n't be drawn on whether new record signing Dias could play , but confirmed the centre-back has settled in well at City and will have three training sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He trained two sessions , he ’ s done good , he ’ s part of the team right now , '' explained Guardiola .
`` We ’ ve got training this afternoon and then we ’ ll decide . ''

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Manchester City's injury problems appear to be clearing, after Pep Guardiola confirmed two more players should be back after the international break and that Ruben Dias could make his debut this weekend at Leeds.
Speaking ahead of City's Premier League trip to Leeds, Guardiola was asked about the missing players in his squad, as well as offering an encouraging update on the fitness of new signing Dias.
City, who were without 12 first team players at the start of the season, have been given a boost by the return of Ilkay Gundogan to training after his period of isolation following a positive Covid-19 test.
"Today was his first day back with the rest of us," Guardiola said. "Still no training after the days of isolation, in the international break he’ll train with the rest of the players who are here."
Gundogan has been left out of the Germany squad for the upcoming international fixtures so will get the opportunity to build his fitness up, even if it is unlikely he will feature at Leeds. Similarly, Joao Cancelo has been named in the Portugal squad for later this month, suggesting he is close to a return.
However, Gabriel Jesus won't travel to Elland Road, as Guardiola confirmed the striker is not ready to return this weekend but is nearing a return to training.
He explained: "Hopefully after the international break he will be ready. Every season he is a better player than the season before, this is a good point,a striker it’s so difficult the way they move into spaces, he has to improve in the finishing in the last part of the 18-yard box, to be quicker, sharper, it’s the most difficult position on the pitch.
"But he’s young and he has a desire to improve, we are delighted to have him here and I have the feeling every year he’s better than the year before."
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Finally, Guardiola wouldn't be drawn on whether new record signing Dias could play, but confirmed the centre-back has settled in well at City and will have three training sessions under his belt before Saturday.
"He trained two sessions, he’s done good, he’s part of the team right now," explained Guardiola.
"We’ve got training this afternoon and then we’ll decide."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Barcelona deny Man United negotiations over Ousmane Dembele transfer

Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has denied the club are in negotiations with Manchester United over Ousmane Dembele and expects the Frenchman to stay at the club .
Dembele , 23 , has struggled since moving to Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund back in 2017 and various reports claimed the La Liga side were open to his departure this summer in order to raise transfer funds for new boss Ronald Koeman .
MEN Sport understands United have no interest in signing Dembele permanently but are considering the France international as an emergency loan option if they fail to sign Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Planes has refuted suggestions United have been in contact over Dembele 's services .
`` First of all , no negotiations with Manchester United at the moment , '' he said .
`` Completely deny that .
He 's a player we count on , we know his potential .
We hope this year the team sees the best of him . ''
Dembele was an unused substitute during Barcelona 's win against Celta on Thursday night which sparked speculation over his future .
However , Koeman insisted it was purely for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think Pedri and Trincao can contribute more defensively than Dembele can , that 's why they played .
We showed a lot of discipline .
At the break , we talked about the 4-4-1 system and the players have done a great job . ''

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Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has denied the club are in negotiations with Manchester United over Ousmane Dembele and expects the Frenchman to stay at the club.
Dembele, 23, has struggled since moving to Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund back in 2017 and various reports claimed the La Liga side were open to his departure this summer in order to raise transfer funds for new boss Ronald Koeman.
MEN Sport understands United have no interest in signing Dembele permanently but are considering the France international as an emergency loan option if they fail to sign Jadon Sancho before Monday's transfer deadline.
However, Planes has refuted suggestions United have been in contact over Dembele's services.
"First of all, no negotiations with Manchester United at the moment," he said. "Completely deny that. He's a player we count on, we know his potential. We hope this year the team sees the best of him."
Dembele was an unused substitute during Barcelona's win against Celta on Thursday night which sparked speculation over his future.
However, Koeman insisted it was purely for tactical reasons.
He said: "I think Pedri and Trincao can contribute more defensively than Dembele can, that's why they played. We showed a lot of discipline. At the break, we talked about the 4-4-1 system and the players have done a great job."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Leeds v Man City: Live stream and TV details, kick-off, odds

Manchester City resume their Premier League campaign this weekend when they take on Leeds United .
Pep Guardiola 's men were in Carabao Cup fourth round action in midweek , beating Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor .
Now they turn their attention back to the league , as they look to bounce back from last weekend 's shock 5-2 home defeat to Leicester City .
Newly-promoted Leeds provide the next test - Marcelo Bielsa 's side having won two of their opening three Premier League matches since returning to the top flight .
Ahead of the game , here is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match ?
Leeds United v Manchester City will be played on Saturday , October 3 .
The game is taking place at Elland Road and kicks off at 5.30pm .
Is it on TV ?
Yes .
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event ( with the fake crowd noise ) and Sky Sports Premier League ( without the fake crowd noise ) .
Coverage gets under way at 5pm - 30 minutes until the game is set to kick-off - and will run until 7.45pm .
Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sky Go app on a number of devices , including laptops , tablets and smartphones .
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs , phones and consoles .
What are the odds ?
Odds from The Pools ( subject to change )

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Manchester City's Premier League campaign resumes on Saturday when they take on Leeds United.
Pep Guardiola's men were in Carabao Cup fourth round action in midweek, convincingly beating Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor.
Now they turn their attention back to the league, as they look to bounce back from last weekend's shock 5-2 home defeat to Leicester City.
Newly-promoted Leeds provide the next test - Marcelo Bielsa's side having won two of their opening three Premier League matches since returning to the top flight.
Ahead of the game, here is some key information...
When is the match?
Leeds United v Manchester City will be played on Saturday, October 3.
The game is taking place at Elland Road and kicks off at 5.30pm.
Is it on TV?
Yes. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event (with the fake crowd noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (without the fake crowd noise).
Coverage gets under way at 5pm - 30 minutes until the game is set to kick-off - and will run until 7.45pm.
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Can I live stream the match?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
Leeds 7/1
Man City 1/3
Draw: 9/2
Odds from The Pools (subject to change)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Belle Vue Showcase cinema to demolished to make way for new secondary school

The Showcase cinema at Belle Vue has closed for good and is to be demolished to make way for a brand new secondary school it has been confirmed .
The free school , which will be run by the Co-Op and will eventually take in 1,200 pupils , will accept its first set of Year 7 students next September .
They will be taught in temporary accommodation until the new school building , which local kids will help design , is opened in 2023 .
Meanwhile the cinema chain say they `` remain fully committed to the city '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , unnamed location .
The landmark 14-screen , cinema which opened on the site of the famous Belle Vue entertainment complex in October 1989 , closed along with all other cinemas in the country when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March .
They had already agreed to sell the land to Manchester City Council to build a new school for pupils aged 11 to 16 .
And they have now confirmed it will not be re-opening with council sources saying the authority have exchanged contracts with Showcase 's owners National Amusements Ltd LLC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this year .
The project replaced controversial plans for a new high school at Nutsford Vale in Gorton which was met with fierce opposition by locals and was eventually dropped due to spiralling costs .
Council chiefs say this school , just a mile and a half away on Hyde Road , will deliver extra places which are vital as a result of the city 's growing population .
Plans have already been approved for 247 new houses and flats on the site of the Belle Vue greyhound stadium just a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still battling to save .
No timeline for the demolition of the cinema and the start of construction has been given , but the town hall says work on the new school building will be completed in 2023 .
However it was this week announced that the school , called The Co-Op Academy Belle Vue , will take in its first pupils two years before then .
The school will be run by the Co-Op Academies Trust who run 26 other schools across the north of England , including in north Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 120 Year 7 pupils into the school next September .
Parents and carers of pupils currently in Year 6 at primary school will be able to include the Co-op Academy Belle Vue in their list of preferred schools during the application process for their child 's secondary school place which is currently open .
The deadline is October 31 .
The school will continue to admit pupils into Year 7 each successive year until it reaches full capacity with students in each year group by 2027 the council says .
Pupils will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building opens in 2023 .
The location for this has n't been disclosed but education chiefs say it will be in the local area .
Councillor Garry Bridges , the city council 's Executive Member for Children and Schools , said : `` Co-op have a good track record of operating schools in Manchester and elsewhere and it 's great news that they 're going to be at the helm of this much-needed brand new school in this part of the city .
`` Pupil numbers are set to continue to rise across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with schools and others on this , and have detailed plans in place to ensure we have the right number of places in the right locations to meet this growing demand .
`` Our children and young people deserve the best education , delivered in the best buildings , and this is what we 're determined to ensure they get . ''
Chris Tomlinson , chief executive of Co-op Academies Trust , said : “ We 're determined to create a school that will be a beacon of both educational and environmental standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that provides an engaging , inspiring and innovative curriculum , underpinned by Co-op values and principles , that equips young people with the skills , knowledge , understanding and qualifications they need to make a success of their lives .
“ Inspired by the Co-op ’ s1 Angel Square in central Manchester , which is one of the greenest offices in the world , we want to engage local year 5 and 6 pupils in the design of the new school and explore with them what environmentally responsible elements can be incorporated into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager for Showcase Cinemas UK , said : “ It is with huge regret that we were unable to reopen the site at Belle Vue after the lockdown .
`` The sale of the land to Manchester City Council had been previously announced , with the land being used for the much needed secondary school to be built .
`` We ’ re proud to have had a presence in Manchester for nearly 30 years and remain fully committed to the city and its leisure offering , and we are in active discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cinema at another location in Manchester .
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The Showcase cinema at Belle Vue has closed for good and is to be demolished to make way for a brand new secondary school it has been confirmed.
The free school, which will be run by the Co-Op and will eventually take in 1,200 pupils, will accept its first set of Year 7 students next September.
They will be taught in temporary accommodation until the new school building, which local kids will help design, is opened in 2023.
Meanwhile the cinema chain say they "remain fully committed to the city" and are currently in talks over a new, unnamed location.
The landmark 14-screen, cinema which opened on the site of the famous Belle Vue entertainment complex in October 1989, closed along with all other cinemas in the country when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March.
They had already agreed to sell the land to Manchester City Council to build a new school for pupils aged 11 to 16.
And they have now confirmed it will not be re-opening with council sources saying the authority have exchanged contracts with Showcase's owners National Amusements Ltd LLC with the deal set to be completed later this year.
The project replaced controversial plans for a new high school at Nutsford Vale in Gorton which was met with fierce opposition by locals and was eventually dropped due to spiralling costs.
Council chiefs say this school, just a mile and a half away on Hyde Road, will deliver extra places which are vital as a result of the city's growing population.
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Plans have already been approved for 247 new houses and flats on the site of the Belle Vue greyhound stadium just a few hundred yards away, which campaigners are still battling to save.
No timeline for the demolition of the cinema and the start of construction has been given, but the town hall says work on the new school building will be completed in 2023.
However it was this week announced that the school, called The Co-Op Academy Belle Vue, will take in its first pupils two years before then.
The school will be run by the Co-Op Academies Trust who run 26 other schools across the north of England, including in north Manchester.
It will accept a first group of 120 Year 7 pupils into the school next September.
Parents and carers of pupils currently in Year 6 at primary school will be able to include the Co-op Academy Belle Vue in their list of preferred schools during the application process for their child's secondary school place which is currently open. The deadline is 5pm on November 2.
The school will continue to admit pupils into Year 7 each successive year until it reaches full capacity with students in each year group by 2027 the council says.
Pupils will be based in temporary accommodation until the school building opens in 2023. The location for this hasn't been disclosed but education chiefs say it will be in the local area.
Councillor Garry Bridges, the city council's Executive Member for Children and Schools, said: "Co-op have a good track record of operating schools in Manchester and elsewhere and it's great news that they're going to be at the helm of this much-needed brand new school in this part of the city.
"Pupil numbers are set to continue to rise across Manchester and we're already working closely with schools and others on this, and have detailed plans in place to ensure we have the right number of places in the right locations to meet this growing demand.
"Our children and young people deserve the best education, delivered in the best buildings, and this is what we're determined to ensure they get."
Chris Tomlinson, chief executive of Co-op Academies Trust, said: “We're determined to create a school that will be a beacon of both educational and environmental standards.
“We're a vibrant Trust that provides an engaging, inspiring and innovative curriculum, underpinned by Co-op values and principles, that equips young people with the skills, knowledge, understanding and qualifications they need to make a success of their lives.
“Inspired by the Co-op’s1 Angel Square in central Manchester, which is one of the greenest offices in the world, we want to engage local year 5 and 6 pupils in the design of the new school and explore with them what environmentally responsible elements can be incorporated into it."
Mark Barlow, General Manager for Showcase Cinemas UK, said: “It is with huge regret that we were unable to reopen the site at Belle Vue after the lockdown.
"The sale of the land to Manchester City Council had been previously announced, with the land being used for the much needed secondary school to be built.
"We’re proud to have had a presence in Manchester for nearly 30 years and remain fully committed to the city and its leisure offering, and we are in active discussions regarding an exciting state of the art cinema at another location in Manchester.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Pupils from two schools isolating after teaching assistant's positive Covid test

Around 150 children have been forced to isolate from two separate primaries after a teaching assistant who was working at both schools tested positive for Covid .
The member of staff had been teaching across three separate year groups at Thornham St James ' CE Primary School in Oldham , where children in Years 2 , 5 and 6 are now having to isolate .
But in a letter to parents , headteacher Margaret Johnson confirmed that the positive test had also resulted in the closure of two classes at another local school .
In it , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff who teaches across three bubbles who has tested positive .
Hence the need for three full year groups ( Years 2 , 5 and 6 ) having to close as they were taught by this member of staff on Wednesday .
`` It has also resulted in the self-isolation of two classes from another local school as this member of staff also works there .
It was totally unavoidable and it is not known how or from where this member of staff has contacted covid . ''
She went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a teaching assistant in every class ' , as they all work across two or three bubbles , but said she will now try to limit the number to two .
A parent whose child attends the school questioned why teaching staff are being able to work across different schools in the current climate .
She told the Manchester Evening News : `` It seems absolutely ludicrous that multiple schools are sharing teaching staff when the children are being kept in strict bubbles .
`` We are sent emails reminding us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off/pick up , the children ca n't see their extended family members , ca n't play out with children who are n't in their school bubble and yet now 150 local children are required to self isolate , putting further strain on them and their parents with respect of immediate childcare needs , all due to one staff member having worked across five classes in two different schools .
`` If the schools are struggling with staff ratios to pupil numbers then they should receive help from the local authority to manage this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about staff teachers and teaching assistants working across different bubbles ?
Do you think they should be allowed to work at different schools .
Give us your feedback in the comments here .
Oldham council would not disclose the name of the other school affected by the bubble closures .
An spokesperson for the authority said : “ A strict health and safety risk assessment has been carried out at every school in Oldham and in instances where staff have to operate at more than one site , then everything has been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will work with the schools to look into the details of this case and see if any lessons can be learnt to benefit these schools , and others , in Oldham .
“ We would like to thank all teachers and school support staff who are doing an outstanding job in the most difficult of circumstances .
“ On the issue of resourcing staff , schools work from a pool of staff , both permanent and temporary , that is available at any given time .
They work with agencies to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the current environment the supply does not always meet the demand.
” The Department for Education has issued guidance for schools to follow amid the ongoing pandemic .
They are told to carefully consider how to reduce contacts between those in school , including 'avoiding contact between groups ' , but it makes it clear that staff can work across different bubbles .
Its guidance states : `` All teachers and other staff can operate across different classes and year groups in order to facilitate the delivery of the school timetable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools .
`` Where staff need to move between classes and year groups , they should try and keep their distance from pupils and other staff as much as they can , ideally 2 metres from other adults .
`` Again , we recognise this is not likely to be possible with younger children and teachers in primary schools can still work across groups if that is needed to enable a full educational offer . ''

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Around 150 children have been forced to isolate from two separate primaries after a teaching assistant who was working at both schools tested positive for Covid.
The member of staff had been teaching across three separate year groups at Thornham St James' CE Primary School in Oldham, where children in Years 2, 5 and 6 are now having to isolate.
But in a letter to parents, headteacher Margaret Johnson confirmed that the positive test had also resulted in the closure of two classes at another local school.
In it, she said: "Unfortunately, it is a member of staff who teaches across three bubbles who has tested positive. Hence the need for three full year groups (Years 2, 5 and 6) having to close as they were taught by this member of staff on Wednesday.
"It has also resulted in the self-isolation of two classes from another local school as this member of staff also works there. It was totally unavoidable and it is not known how or from where this member of staff has contacted covid."
She went on to explain that it 'isn't possible to have a teaching assistant in every class', as they all work across two or three bubbles, but said she will now try to limit the number to two.
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A parent whose child attends the school questioned why teaching staff are being able to work across different schools in the current climate.
She told the Manchester Evening News : "It seems absolutely ludicrous that multiple schools are sharing teaching staff when the children are being kept in strict bubbles.
"We are sent emails reminding us to socially distance in the playground to drop off/pick up, the children can't see their extended family members, can't play out with children who aren't in their school bubble and yet now 150 local children are required to self isolate, putting further strain on them and their parents with respect of immediate childcare needs, all due to one staff member having worked across five classes in two different schools.
"If the schools are struggling with staff ratios to pupil numbers then they should receive help from the local authority to manage this properly."
What do you think about staff teachers and teaching assistants working across different bubbles? Do you think they should be allowed to work at different schools. Give us your feedback in the comments here.
Oldham council would not disclose the name of the other school affected by the bubble closures.
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An spokesperson for the authority said: “A strict health and safety risk assessment has been carried out at every school in Oldham and in instances where staff have to operate at more than one site, then everything has been done to mitigate the risk factor.
“We will work with the schools to look into the details of this case and see if any lessons can be learnt to benefit these schools, and others, in Oldham.
“We would like to thank all teachers and school support staff who are doing an outstanding job in the most difficult of circumstances.
“On the issue of resourcing staff, schools work from a pool of staff, both permanent and temporary, that is available at any given time. They work with agencies to find supply teaching staff where possible, but in the current environment the supply does not always meet the demand.”
The Department for Education has issued guidance for schools to follow amid the ongoing pandemic.
They are told to carefully consider how to reduce contacts between those in school, including 'avoiding contact between groups', but it makes it clear that staff can work across different bubbles.
Its guidance states: "All teachers and other staff can operate across different classes and year groups in order to facilitate the delivery of the school timetable. This will be particularly important for secondary schools.
"Where staff need to move between classes and year groups, they should try and keep their distance from pupils and other staff as much as they can, ideally 2 metres from other adults.
"Again, we recognise this is not likely to be possible with younger children and teachers in primary schools can still work across groups if that is needed to enable a full educational offer."
A DfE spokesperson said: " Schools, colleges and early years settings across the country have worked tremendously hard to put protective measures in place that are helping reduce the risk of the virus being transmitted.
“These measures include pupils remaining in consistent groups to minimise their direct contacts with others, staggered break times, and teachers being advised to maintain social distancing between themselves and their pupils wherever possible.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--'Mindless vandals' force skate park to close after setting fire to equipment

A popular skate park that has been open for 15 years has been forced to close after 'mindless vandals ' set repeated fires and damaged equipment .
Bury Council have announced that the Clarence Park skate park will be shut until further notice after it was left in a 'state of disrepair ' .
Coun Alan Quinn said the problems had been caused by groups of people who would regularly set fire to the wooden sections of the equipment as well as causing other damage and acting threateningly to people who passed by .
He said repairs to the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to avoid future damage would likely have cost tens of thousands of pounds .
`` These idiots have set fires on the tarmac and the skate ramps , '' he said .
`` The have vandalised the park , pulled metal panels off and ripped it apart numerous times .
`` It 's a secluded area that 's difficult to see but at the end of the day it 's just mindless vandalism .
`` It 's such a shame because the skate park has been there for a while , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Clarence Park is a wonderful park .
`` But it would cost a lot of money to put things right , we could replace the wooden sections with concrete but even then there could be problems . ''
The skate park has now been fenced off and nobody is allowed to enter .
In the coming weeks a survey will be carried out to give local residents the opportunity to tell the council what they want from Clarence Park .
This will inform the future of the skate park .

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A popular skate park that has been open for 15 years has been forced to close after 'mindless vandals' set repeated fires and damaged equipment.
Bury Council have announced that the Clarence Park skate park will be shut until further notice after it was left in a 'state of disrepair'.
Coun Alan Quinn said the problems had been caused by groups of people who would regularly set fire to the wooden sections of the equipment as well as causing other damage and acting threateningly to people who passed by.
He said repairs to the park and work to improve the equipment in order to avoid future damage would likely have cost tens of thousands of pounds.
"These idiots have set fires on the tarmac and the skate ramps," he said. "The have vandalised the park, pulled metal panels off and ripped it apart numerous times.
"It's a secluded area that's difficult to see but at the end of the day it's just mindless vandalism.
"It's such a shame because the skate park has been there for a while, it's really well put together and engineered, and Clarence Park is a wonderful park.
"But it would cost a lot of money to put things right, we could replace the wooden sections with concrete but even then there could be problems."
The skate park has now been fenced off and nobody is allowed to enter.
In the coming weeks a survey will be carried out to give local residents the opportunity to tell the council what they want from Clarence Park.
This will inform the future of the skate park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Hospital to investigate family claims dementia sufferer was sent home with Covid

A hospital trust is to investigate a family 's claims an elderly dementia sufferer 'was sent home with coronavirus ' .
Relatives of David Turner-Swift , 78 , say he was discharged from Fairfield General in Bury before the results of a Covid-19 test were known .
They say it later emerged the former Sgt Major had tested positive for the virus .
Hospitals bosses insist all patients are tested on discharge and have vowed to carry out an investigation if 'communication between patients and families ... is found to have broken down ' .
Mr Turner-Swift 's family say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The army veteran , of Littleborough , Rochdale , was admitted to hospital for the third time in six weeks after suffering from a chest infection .
After returning home he had to be helped to bed by his wife Eileen , who is also 78 , in remission from cancer and has a heart condition , and his son ’ s partner , Debbie Sullivan , 63 , who is asthmatic .
The family said that the hospital then called to say Mr Turner-Swift had been in contact with someone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Debbie said the family had n't been informed Mr Turner-Swiift had possibly been exposed to the virus , or that he needed to be tested , before the results were given .
She has since been in contact with her partner , David Jr , 58 , and her step-daughter .
The trio run a business together selling brake parts for cars , and must now self-isolate .
Debbie said : `` They could have held him another night - they know he ’ s going home to his vulnerable 78-year-old wife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him and anybody else .
I went home .
I am 63 - I ’ m not a kid .
I just think whole thing is appalling .
`` To send someone home to his vulnerable wife - they didn ’ t even tell us .
`` I am so angry .
I would have refused to have him home yet if I ’ d known he was positive . ''
Tyrone Roberts , director of nursing and interim chief officer at Bury Care Organisation , which runs Fairfield General , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Turner-Swift a speedy recovery .
`` As a trust , we pride ourselves on our stringent infection , prevention and control measures and patient safety is our priority .
Any patients who are admitted to Fairfield General are routinely tested for Covid-19 and continue to be regularly tested when residing as an inpatient .
`` All patients are tested on discharge .
`` Communication between patients and families is crucial and if at any point this is found to have broken down , we will investigate fully .
`` We can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect Mr Turner-Swift ’ s patient confidentiality . ''

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A hospital trust is to investigate a family's claims an elderly dementia sufferer 'was sent home with coronavirus'.
Relatives of David Turner-Swift, 78, say he was discharged from Fairfield General in Bury before the results of a Covid-19 test were known.
They say it later emerged the former Sgt Major had tested positive for the virus.
Hospitals bosses insist all patients are tested on discharge and have vowed to carry out an investigation if 'communication between patients and families... is found to have broken down'.
Mr Turner-Swift's family say they have now been forced to self-isolate.
The army veteran, of Littleborough, Rochdale, was admitted to hospital for the third time in six weeks after suffering from a chest infection.
After returning home he had to be helped to bed by his wife Eileen, who is also 78, in remission from cancer and has a heart condition, and his son’s partner, Debbie Sullivan, 63, who is asthmatic.
The family said that the hospital then called to say Mr Turner-Swift had been in contact with someone who had Covid-19 had since tested positive.
Debbie said the family hadn't been informed Mr Turner-Swiift had possibly been exposed to the virus, or that he needed to be tested, before the results were given.
She has since been in contact with her partner, David Jr, 58, and her step-daughter.
The trio run a business together selling brake parts for cars, and must now self-isolate.
Debbie said: "They could have held him another night - they know he’s going home to his vulnerable 78-year-old wife.
"There’s been no consideration for him and anybody else. I went home. I am 63 - I’m not a kid. I just think whole thing is appalling.
"To send someone home to his vulnerable wife - they didn’t even tell us.
"I am so angry. I would have refused to have him home yet if I’d known he was positive."
Tyrone Roberts, director of nursing and interim chief officer at Bury Care Organisation, which runs Fairfield General, said: "We would like to wish Mr Turner-Swift a speedy recovery.
"As a trust, we pride ourselves on our stringent infection, prevention and control measures and patient safety is our priority. Any patients who are admitted to Fairfield General are routinely tested for Covid-19 and continue to be regularly tested when residing as an inpatient.
"All patients are tested on discharge.
"Communication between patients and families is crucial and if at any point this is found to have broken down, we will investigate fully.
"We can’t comment any further as we must respect Mr Turner-Swift’s patient confidentiality."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Group of five welders who failed to self-isolate on Isle of Man jailed

A group of five welders who failed to self-isolate on the Isle of Man have been jailed for two weeks for flouting the island 's tough coronavirus restrictions by nipping to a Tesco to buy booze .
The men should have kept themselves isolated for 14 days in an effort to prevent a resurgence of cases on the island - but flouted the rules by buying alcohol .
A court heard how the group , aged between 18 and 62 , arrived on the island by ferry from Heysham , Lancashire , on Tuesday .
The court heard they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintenance work on the Manx Electric Railway for Haigh Rail .
But instead of going straight from the port to their accommodation , the group went to a Tesco store to buy alcohol , it was heard .
They were wearing masks - but aroused suspicion after engaging in conversation with a local , who heard one say , `` I 've just got off the boat . ''
The incident was reported to a Tesco staff member and the men were arrested by police later that night .
All five defendants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to failing to comply with Covid-19 restrictions under the Emergency Powers Act .
Appearing before magistrates via video link today they were each jailed for 14 days - the amount of time they should have self-isolated for .
Those jailed are Luke Kevin Fletcher , 22 , Jack Michael Anthony Smith , 18 , Robbie Rhodes , 18 , Michael Stewart Smith , 43 , and Christopher Leroy Lafayette , 62 .
The Manx courts have now sent 12 people to prison for breaking isolation rules .
Lockdown on the Isle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently no social distancing rules .
Pubs , restaurants , cinemas and gyms are open as normal .
A woman who stopped to get petrol when she arrived on the island and car 's fuel light came on was jailed last week .

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A group of five welders who failed to self-isolate on the Isle of Man have been jailed for two weeks for flouting the island's tough coronavirus restrictions by nipping to a Tesco to buy booze.
The men should have kept themselves isolated for 14 days in an effort to prevent a resurgence of cases on the island - but flouted the rules by buying alcohol.
A court heard how the group, aged between 18 and 62, arrived on the island by ferry from Heysham, Lancashire, on Tuesday.
The court heard they were due to be doing two days' maintenance work on the Manx Electric Railway for Haigh Rail.
But instead of going straight from the port to their accommodation, the group went to a Tesco store to buy alcohol, it was heard.
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They were wearing masks - but aroused suspicion after engaging in conversation with a local, who heard one say, "I've just got off the boat."
The incident was reported to a Tesco staff member and the men were arrested by police later that night.
All five defendants, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with Covid-19 restrictions under the Emergency Powers Act.
Appearing before magistrates via video link today they were each jailed for 14 days - the amount of time they should have self-isolated for.
Those jailed are Luke Kevin Fletcher, 22, Jack Michael Anthony Smith, 18, Robbie Rhodes, 18, Michael Stewart Smith, 43, and Christopher Leroy Lafayette, 62.
The Manx courts have now sent 12 people to prison for breaking isolation rules.
Lockdown on the Isle of Man ended on June 15 and there are currently no social distancing rules.
Pubs, restaurants, cinemas and gyms are open as normal.
A woman who stopped to get petrol when she arrived on the island and car's fuel light came on was jailed last week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Ex-BBC presenter jailed for 40 sex offences against boys and men

A former BBC presenter has been locked up after he confessed to 40 sexual offences committed over three decades .
Benjamin Thomas , who worked on Wales Today and Welsh language children ’ s programme Ffeil , has been jailed for more than 10 years after admitting to a string of abuses , mostly against teenage boys .
The 44-year-old was also the pastor of Criccieth Family Church in Gwynedd , North Wales , up until his arrest last year .
Mold Crown Court heard Thomas assaulted boys and men while they were sleeping , often at Christian camps and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Judge Timothy Petts said : “ For nearly 30 years , until your arrest in September 2019 , you hid a dark secret , namely that you were a prolific sex abuser.
” Thomas , of Coed Onn Road , Flint , was sentenced to 10 years and four months , with an extended licence period of six years .
Judge Petts said he abused his position as a 'respected church leader ' to find potential victims .
His preferred method was to wait until they were asleep before abusing them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone in a wash bag at an outdoor centre to film boys going to the toilet or showering .
His offending came to light when one victim had the 'courage to come forward ' and Thomas was reported to police , Judge Petts said .
Thomas , who has a wife and children , initially answered 'no comment ' when interviewed by police , but three weeks later asked to be re-interviewed and confessed to offences against 33 victims aged between 11 and 34 .
He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child ; sexual assaults ; attempted sexual assaults ; indecent assaults ; voyeurism and making indecent videos of children .
Many of his victims were unaware they had been abused until they were traced by police following Thomas ’ s confession and not all of the people he admitted abusing have been found , the court heard .
Judge Petts said Thomas , who began the sexual abuse when he was a teenager , had a 'facade of respectability ' in his trusted position as church pastor .
He said reports showed Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , but that was no excuse for his crimes .
The judge classed Thomas as a dangerous offender , ruled he would be on the sex Offender register for life and made him the subject of a sexual harm prevention order .
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Evans said : “ North Wales Police welcome today ’ s sentence and I hope it will give some reassurance and comfort to the survivors of Thomas ’ s abuse .
“ He took a privileged position where he should have provided inspiration and guidance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage to young lives.
” A spokesman for NSPCC Cymru said : “ His offending will have had a profound effect on many of those he abused and it is vital they are able to get all the help they need to move forward with their lives .
“ Thankfully , Thomas ’ s campaign of abuse has now been brought to an end and he is rightfully facing time in jail .
”

A former BBC presenter has been locked up after he confessed to 40 sexual offences committed over three decades.
Benjamin Thomas, who worked on Wales Today and Welsh language children’s programme Ffeil, has been jailed for more than 10 years after admitting to a string of abuses, mostly against teenage boys.
His youngest victim was 11-years-old.
The 44-year-old was also the pastor of Criccieth Family Church in Gwynedd, North Wales, up until his arrest last year.
Mold Crown Court heard Thomas assaulted boys and men while they were sleeping, often at Christian camps and conferences.
Handing him his sentence today, Judge Timothy Petts said: “For nearly 30 years, until your arrest in September 2019, you hid a dark secret, namely that you were a prolific sex abuser.”
Thomas, of Coed Onn Road, Flint, was sentenced to 10 years and four months, with an extended licence period of six years.
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Judge Petts said he abused his position as a 'respected church leader' to find potential victims. His preferred method was to wait until they were asleep before abusing them.
The court heard Thomas once hid his phone in a wash bag at an outdoor centre to film boys going to the toilet or showering.
His offending came to light when one victim had the 'courage to come forward' and Thomas was reported to police, Judge Petts said.
Thomas, who has a wife and children, initially answered 'no comment' when interviewed by police, but three weeks later asked to be re-interviewed and confessed to offences against 33 victims aged between 11 and 34.
He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to 40 offences including sexual activity with a child; sexual assaults; attempted sexual assaults; indecent assaults; voyeurism and making indecent videos of children.
Many of his victims were unaware they had been abused until they were traced by police following Thomas’s confession and not all of the people he admitted abusing have been found, the court heard.
Judge Petts said Thomas, who began the sexual abuse when he was a teenager, had a 'facade of respectability' in his trusted position as church pastor.
He said reports showed Thomas 'struggled to reconcile his faith and sexuality', but that was no excuse for his crimes.
The judge classed Thomas as a dangerous offender, ruled he would be on the sex Offender register for life and made him the subject of a sexual harm prevention order.
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Evans said: “North Wales Police welcome today’s sentence and I hope it will give some reassurance and comfort to the survivors of Thomas’s abuse.
“He took a privileged position where he should have provided inspiration and guidance to young people, but instead caused real damage to young lives.”
A spokesman for NSPCC Cymru said: “His offending will have had a profound effect on many of those he abused and it is vital they are able to get all the help they need to move forward with their lives.
“Thankfully, Thomas’s campaign of abuse has now been brought to an end and he is rightfully facing time in jail.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Fallowfield is now England's coronavirus hotspot

Fallowfield is now the country 's Covid-19 hotspot .
The suburb - which was yesterday described as “ Covid soup ” by one worried parent - has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases of anywhere in the country .
There were 149 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Fallowfield Central in the seven days up to September 27 - up from 27 cases in the previous week .
That ’ s the highest number of cases in any single ward so far .
Only Shieldfield and Heaton Park , in Newcastle , has similar figures with 115 confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fallowfield ’ s neighbouring suburbs of Rusholme East and Ladybarn also have a high number of cases , with 80 and 77 respectively in the week up to September 27 .
There are now multiple cases of coronavirus at student accommodation across Manchester , with the infection rate among young people soaring .
Public health officials say two Manchester Metropolitan University ’ s halls of residence , Birley and Cambridge halls in Hulme , remain the main areas of concern .
There have been at least 137 confirmed cases at that student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students and staff at the University of Manchester have tested positive for coronavirus in the past ten days .
After a handful of confirmed cases between September 21 and 27 , a total of 53 students and three staff tested positive on Monday , and further 129 students and one member of staff on Tuesday .
When the M.E.N spoke to students and parents across the city ’ s student areas , they all raised concerns about the rising number of infections .
One worried mum said her 18-year-old daughter is quarantined at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halls in Fallowfield after testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday .
She said : `` She 's been in Manchester ten days and does n't know anybody .
`` Her other flatmate has tested positive so they are all isolating .
`` There 's eight in the flat opposite and she thinks they 've all tested positive .
In the last week , the rise in cases among 17 to 21-year-olds has seen the infection rate rise to 863 per 100,000 people .
That ’ s more than three times higher than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
David Regan , Director of Public Health for Manchester , said : `` We have some of the poorest health of anywhere in the country , we have a high proportion [ of residents ] who are vulnerable to covid such as BAME communities .
`` We want to try and minimise transmission in areas with student populations as much as possible . ''
Public health officials have met with the University of Manchester and Unite Student Accommodation to discuss the number of cases and possible next steps and “ pre-action planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this point the outbreak control team are not looking at any more large-scale lockdowns , as has happened at the MMU halls .
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell , President and Vice-Chancellor of the University , yesterday said daily updates showing known confirmed cases among students and staff will be published .
“ The initial confirmed case figures for students are high and a cause for concern , '' she said .
`` They are consistent with infection rates reported by many other universities and for this age group in the North of England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest universities in the UK with around 40,000 students , so we expected our initial confirmed case numbers to be high , but this is still a serious concern .
“ These figures are reported daily to Public Health England to ensure action is coordinated effectively .
We have not been advised to lockdown any of our campus buildings or university-owned halls of residence .
“ We have put in place comprehensive support arrangements for students who are self-isolating these include access to a dedicated food delivery service , a laundry pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Making sure our students have emotional support is really important and they all have access to online 24/7 support with a community of trained professionals , our University Counselling Service and for students in halls we have out of hours teams who can provide additional support .
“ Our arrangements ensure that our campus remains as safe a place as possible to work and study , in line with Government guidance .
`` We have planned for a blended mix of on line and in person teaching , but with face-to-face teaching delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders to be appropriate , required and safe to deliver .
We are keeping these arrangements under constant review .
”

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Fallowfield is now the country's Covid-19 hotspot.
The suburb - which was yesterday described as “Covid soup” by one worried parent - has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases of anywhere in the country.
There were 149 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Fallowfield Central in the seven days up to September 27 - up from 27 cases in the previous week.
That’s the highest number of cases in any single ward so far.
Only Shieldfield and Heaton Park, in Newcastle, has similar figures with 115 confirmed cases in the week up to September 27.
Fallowfield’s neighbouring suburbs of Rusholme East and Ladybarn also have a high number of cases, with 80 and 77 respectively in the week up to September 27.
There are now multiple cases of coronavirus at student accommodation across Manchester, with the infection rate among young people soaring.
Public health officials say two Manchester Metropolitan University’s halls of residence, Birley and Cambridge halls in Hulme, remain the main areas of concern.
There have been at least 137 confirmed cases at that student accommodation.
(Image: University of Manchester)
In total more than 200 students and staff at the University of Manchester have tested positive for coronavirus in the past ten days.
After a handful of confirmed cases between September 21 and 27, a total of 53 students and three staff tested positive on Monday, and further 129 students and one member of staff on Tuesday.
When the M.E.N spoke to students and parents across the city’s student areas, they all raised concerns about the rising number of infections.
One worried mum said her 18-year-old daughter is quarantined at the University of Manchester's Richmond Park halls in Fallowfield after testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
She said: "She's been in Manchester ten days and doesn't know anybody.
"Her other flatmate has tested positive so they are all isolating.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"There's eight in the flat opposite and she thinks they've all tested positive.
"Fallowfield is a covid soup!"
In the last week, the rise in cases among 17 to 21-year-olds has seen the infection rate rise to 863 per 100,000 people.
That’s more than three times higher than the overall infection rate for Manchester at 259.9.
David Regan, Director of Public Health for Manchester, said: "We have some of the poorest health of anywhere in the country, we have a high proportion [of residents] who are vulnerable to covid such as BAME communities.
"We want to try and minimise transmission in areas with student populations as much as possible."
Public health officials have met with the University of Manchester and Unite Student Accommodation to discuss the number of cases and possible next steps and “pre-action planning” has been carried out.
At this point the outbreak control team are not looking at any more large-scale lockdowns, as has happened at the MMU halls.
(Image: Graeme Cooper)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University, yesterday said daily updates showing known confirmed cases among students and staff will be published.
“The initial confirmed case figures for students are high and a cause for concern," she said.
"They are consistent with infection rates reported by many other universities and for this age group in the North of England.
“We are one of the largest universities in the UK with around 40,000 students, so we expected our initial confirmed case numbers to be high, but this is still a serious concern.
“These figures are reported daily to Public Health England to ensure action is coordinated effectively. We have not been advised to lockdown any of our campus buildings or university-owned halls of residence.
“We have put in place comprehensive support arrangements for students who are self-isolating these include access to a dedicated food delivery service, a laundry pick up service and online prescription delivery.
"Making sure our students have emotional support is really important and they all have access to online 24/7 support with a community of trained professionals, our University Counselling Service and for students in halls we have out of hours teams who can provide additional support.
“Our arrangements ensure that our campus remains as safe a place as possible to work and study, in line with Government guidance.
"We have planned for a blended mix of on line and in person teaching, but with face-to-face teaching delivered only where this is deemed by local leaders to be appropriate, required and safe to deliver. We are keeping these arrangements under constant review.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Blackburn vs Manchester United U23s LIVE

Manchester United 's Under 23s are looking for their first points of the season as they face Blackburn in Premier @ @ @ @ @ Friday afternoon .
Neil Wood 's side have endured a tricky start to life back @ @ @ @ @ football this season with two defeats from their opening two matches of the campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ their opening match before they were thumped 5-3 by Liverpool a week ago , and @ @ @ @ @ their first points on the board against third-placed Blackburn .
It is important to note @ @ @ @ @ their most promising players at youth level this season and , as expected , are @ @ @ @ @ older sides even at U23 level .
Tahith Chong , James Garner , Dylan Levitt @ @ @ @ @ Kovar are among the youngsters to have left .
Stick with us for all the @ @ @ @ @ FA County Ground .

Manchester United's U23s collected their first point of the Premier League 2 Division 1 season as they drew with Blackburn at Leyland on Friday afternoon.
Neil Wood's side went into the game having conceded seven times in their opening two games back in the top flight, losing 2-0 to Leicester in their first game of the campaign on 14 September and 5-3 to Liverpool 11 days later.
United are back in the top tier of reserve-level football having gained promotion last term but are without a number of the players who spearheaded their promotion charge, with James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Aliou Traore, Tahith Chong and Matej Kovar all having left the club on loan.
There were U23 debuts for Harvey Neville and Isak Hansen-Aaroen against Rovers but it was another summer signing, Joe Hugill, who claimed the headlines as he scored both goals - one in each half - in the 2-2 draw.
See how the action unfolded below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Seven men and four women charged with drug and modern slavery offences

Seven men and four women have been charged with drug and modern slavery offences .
It comes after police raids were carried out at 10 addresses across Greater Manchester and North Yorkshire on Thursday morning .
Officers from Greater Manchester Police 's Oldham district targeted eight properties across Moston , Oldham , Failsworth , Limeside , Chadderton , and Ashton-under-Lyne as part of a major investigation dubbed 'Operation Homestead ' .
Arrests were also made by North Yorkshire Police at two addresses in York .
The following people have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are due to appear at Manchester magistrates ' court today ( Friday ) : Jack Smedley , 23 , of Heppleton Road , Moston ; Georgia Leigh , 22 , of Golbourne House , Shaw ; Simon Potter , 48 , of Cambridge Street , York ; Amanda Kershaw , 41 , of Cambridge Street , York ; Simon Davies , 47 , of Higher House Close , Limeside ; Marc Simpson , 54 , of Wilberforce Avenue , York ; Michelle Simpson , 47 , of Wilberforce Avenue , York ; Ashley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Oldham ; Claire Halford , 47 , of Dorset Road , Failsworth ; Garfield Graham , 53 , of Dorset Road , Failsworth and a 17-year-old boy from Manchester who can not be named for legal reasons .
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting Operation Homestead or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Seven men and four women have been charged with drug and modern slavery offences.
It comes after police raids were carried out at 10 addresses across Greater Manchester and North Yorkshire on Thursday morning.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Oldham district targeted eight properties across Moston, Oldham, Failsworth, Limeside, Chadderton, and Ashton-under-Lyne as part of a major investigation dubbed 'Operation Homestead'.
Arrests were also made by North Yorkshire Police at two addresses in York.
The following people have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and section two of the Modern Slavery Act and are due to appear at Manchester magistrates' court today (Friday):
Jack Smedley, 23, of Heppleton Road, Moston; Georgia Leigh, 22, of Golbourne House, Shaw; Simon Potter, 48, of Cambridge Street, York; Amanda Kershaw, 41, of Cambridge Street, York; Simon Davies, 47, of Higher House Close, Limeside; Marc Simpson, 54, of Wilberforce Avenue, York; Michelle Simpson, 47, of Wilberforce Avenue, York; Ashley Caveney, 27, of Alva Road, Oldham; Claire Halford , 47, of Dorset Road, Failsworth; Garfield Graham, 53, of Dorset Road, Failsworth and a 17-year-old boy from Manchester who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting Operation Homestead or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--Pet owner appeal to return box of items stolen by kleptomaniac cat

The owner of a kleptomanic cat has made an appeal on social media to return items stolen by her beloved pet .
Kate Baker , 35 , from Andover , Hampshire says she has seen a surge in the amount of pilfered 'gifts ' being brought home by her feline companion - in particular gloves .
Posting in her local Facebook group , a desperate Mrs Baker said : `` My cat ’ s thieving has got so bad my brother bought her a box !
“ I would like to return items … sorry in advance.
” She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ random items back home around a year ago , even stealing children 's toys if the opportunity struck “ I ’ d always planned on seeing if I could get them back to their owners , and left them in a pile ; when my brother saw how much I ’ d accumulated he got me Pixel ’ s plunder box .
“ We always know when Pixel has brought us something she ’ s particularly proud of , as she has a unique wail of delight and will always leave her gifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would bring home something every single night - from pine cones , huge carpets of moss , large feathers , blocks of wood .
But when sheds are open and kids have toys out , `` she will go for more exciting things . ''
added Mrs Baker .
Many people have since come forward to claim their pilfered items , but Mrs Baker says the cat is always on the hunt for new treasure .
“ I ’ ve returned the bits I know where they came from , but some are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had three feathers this morning and you can guarantee she will be on the hunt for more ‘ gifts ’ !
“ People have found it really funny and a welcome bit of a light-hearted fun.
” she added .

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The owner of a kleptomanic cat has made an appeal on social media to return items stolen by her beloved pet.
Kate Baker, 35, from Andover, Hampshire says she has seen a surge in the amount of pilfered 'gifts' being brought home by her feline companion - in particular gloves.
Posting in her local Facebook group, a desperate Mrs Baker said: "My cat’s thieving has got so bad my brother bought her a box!
“I would like to return items … sorry in advance.”
She said Pixel, aged two, started bringing random items back home around a year ago, even stealing children's toys if the opportunity struck
“I’d always planned on seeing if I could get them back to their owners, and left them in a pile; when my brother saw how much I’d accumulated he got me Pixel’s plunder box.
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“We always know when Pixel has brought us something she’s particularly proud of, as she has a unique wail of delight and will always leave her gifts on our landing.”
She said Pixel would bring home something every single night - from pine cones, huge carpets of moss, large feathers, blocks of wood. But when sheds are open and kids have toys out, "she will go for more exciting things." added Mrs Baker.
Many people have since come forward to claim their pilfered items, but Mrs Baker says the cat is always on the hunt for new treasure.
“I’ve returned the bits I know where they came from, but some are unclaimed,” she said.
“I had three feathers this morning and you can guarantee she will be on the hunt for more ‘gifts’!
“People have found it really funny and a welcome bit of a light-hearted fun.” she added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-02--What Man United should do with seven players whose contracts expire next year

Jadon Sancho 's Manchester United transfer saga has for once taken the spotlight away from Paul Pogba 's future .
The Frenchman dominated the headlines last summer after stating his desire to leave the club in search of a new challenge .
However , an exit failed to materialise and Pogba returned to a resurgent United side after recovering from a number of injuries following the June restart .
His agent Mino Raiola confirmed Pogba would be staying at United this summer and confirmed talks will soon begin over a new contract .
His current deal is set to expire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger of losing him for free given they have the option to extend it for a further year .
Nevertheless , tying the World Cup winner down to a long-term deal would be a statement of intent .
Raiola added another United player to his clientele back in January when Jesse Lingard appointed the Italian as his new agent .
Naturally , his decision sparked rumours that he could be set to leave Old Trafford after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The 27-year-old opened up on his struggles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July but finished the season on a high by scoring against Leicester .
Lingard impressed during the Carabao Cup win against Luton and Solskjaer praised his efforts but refused to comment on his future .
Tottenham were reportedly keen to sign the midfielder but MEN Sport understands those reports were wide of the mark .
Lingard may have a role to play as a squad player but he should be allowed to leave if he wants guaranteed first-team football .
Triggering the extension clause in his contract would enable United to protect his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be leaving this summer is Juan Mata .
Mata remains a useful rotation option for United and his experience will be invaluable to their young players .
For now , triggering the extension clause in his contract makes the most sense rather than offering him a new long-term deal given his age .
United 's decision when it comes to the future of Marcos Rojo could n't be much easier .
The Argentine left for Estudiantes on loan in January but featured only once before returning to Manchester .
It 's clear he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and should be offloaded at the earliest opportunity .
If he is n't sold this summer or in January , he will depart for nothing next summer .
United must learn from their mistakes and not offer him extended terms .
United fans were surprised to see Timothy Fosu-Mensah make his first appearance of last season during the win against Crystal Palace at the expense of Diogo Dalot .
Solskjaer 's options in defence were depleted after injuries to Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams and Dalot seemed the obvious replacement but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ berth .
The Dutchman started the 3-1 defeat to Palace in September but is yet to feature again after Aaron Wan-Bissaka returned to the side .
Nevertheless , given he is only 22 years old , it would make sense to offer him a new deal .
Solskjaer is clearly a fan and his versatility means he is able to cover a number of positions .
Even if he is sold at a later date , allowing him to leave for nothing would not be wise .
Dean Henderson 's return to Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Gea 's inconsistent form in recent months .
The 23-year-old penned a new contract following an impressive loan spell with Sheffield United which effectively ended Sergio Romero 's United career .
The Argentine performed admirably when called upon last season and remains one of the best back up goalkeepers in the Premier League .
He deserves to be playing regular first-team football and is likely to leave this summer .
If not , United should not stand in his way of departing for nothing .
Another goalkeeper who could leave is veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man extended his contract back in March despite having made only ever made one appearance for the Reds .
Grant is working towards his coaching badges during his time at Carrington and it remains to be seen whether he will be offered a role in Solskjaer 's setup .
With Nathan Bishop providing cover to Henderson and De Gea , Grant 's time as a United player should come to an end .

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Paul Pogba
Jadon Sancho's Manchester United transfer saga has for once taken the spotlight away from Paul Pogba's future. The Frenchman dominated the headlines last summer after stating his desire to leave the club in search of a new challenge. However, an exit failed to materialise and Pogba returned to a resurgent United side after recovering from a number of injuries following the June restart.
His agent Mino Raiola confirmed Pogba would be staying at United this summer and confirmed talks will soon begin over a new contract. His current deal is set to expire next year but United are in no danger of losing him for free given they have the option to extend it for a further year. Nevertheless, tying the World Cup winner down to a long-term deal would be a statement of intent.
Decision: Offer new contract.
Jesse Lingard
Raiola added another United player to his clientele back in January when Jesse Lingard appointed the Italian as his new agent. Naturally, his decision sparked rumours that he could be set to leave Old Trafford after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 27-year-old opened up on his struggles off-the-field in an emotional interview back in July but finished the season on a high by scoring against Leicester.
Lingard impressed during the Carabao Cup win against Luton and Solskjaer praised his efforts but refused to comment on his future. Tottenham were reportedly keen to sign the midfielder but MEN Sport understands those reports were wide of the mark. Lingard may have a role to play as a squad player but he should be allowed to leave if he wants guaranteed first-team football. Triggering the extension clause in his contract would enable United to protect his value.
Decision: Trigger extension clause.
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Juan Mata
One man who won't be leaving this summer is Juan Mata.
Mata remains a useful rotation option for United and his experience will be invaluable to their young players. For now, triggering the extension clause in his contract makes the most sense rather than offering him a new long-term deal given his age.
Decision: Trigger extension clause.
Marcos Rojo
United's decision when it comes to the future of Marcos Rojo couldn't be much easier. The Argentine left for Estudiantes on loan in January but featured only once before returning to Manchester. It's clear he no longer has a future at the club and should be offloaded at the earliest opportunity.
If he isn't sold this summer or in January, he will depart for nothing next summer. United must learn from their mistakes and not offer him extended terms.
Decision: Release if not sold.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
United fans were surprised to see Timothy Fosu-Mensah make his first appearance of last season during the win against Crystal Palace at the expense of Diogo Dalot. Solskjaer's options in defence were depleted after injuries to Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams and Dalot seemed the obvious replacement but it was Fosu-Mensah who was handed the starting berth.
The Dutchman started the 3-1 defeat to Palace in September but is yet to feature again after Aaron Wan-Bissaka returned to the side. Nevertheless, given he is only 22 years old, it would make sense to offer him a new deal. Solskjaer is clearly a fan and his versatility means he is able to cover a number of positions. Even if he is sold at a later date, allowing him to leave for nothing would not be wise.
Decision: Offer new contract.
Sergio Romero
Dean Henderson's return to Manchester United was welcomed by supporters given David de Gea's inconsistent form in recent months. The 23-year-old penned a new contract following an impressive loan spell with Sheffield United which effectively ended Sergio Romero's United career.
The Argentine performed admirably when called upon last season and remains one of the best back up goalkeepers in the Premier League. He deserves to be playing regular first-team football and is likely to leave this summer. If not, United should not stand in his way of departing for nothing.
Decision: Release if not sold.
Lee Grant
Another goalkeeper who could leave is veteran Lee Grant. The former Stoke City man extended his contract back in March despite having made only ever made one appearance for the Reds. Grant is working towards his coaching badges during his time at Carrington and it remains to be seen whether he will be offered a role in Solskjaer's setup.
With Nathan Bishop providing cover to Henderson and De Gea, Grant's time as a United player should come to an end.
Decision: Release.