themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon in tears as she pay emotional tribute to 'second family' ahead of so

Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon in tears as she pay emotional tribute to 'second family' ahead of soap exit

Lucy Fallon has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street after five years .
The actress , who played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap , has filmed her final scenes on the cobbles after deciding to leave at the end of her contract .
Lucy , 24 , took to Instagram following her last day , paying tribute to her 'second family ' with plenty of throwback snaps included .
She wrote : `` I 'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that 's a wrap ... on what has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life .
`` It 's so crazy to me that 5 years ago , I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in .
I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend .
But here we are ... '' And I ’ m grateful for every single second of it .
It 's such a cliche , but the Platt family really are a second family to me .
And I will forever be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taught me everything I know ... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the PLATts ?
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`` To the cast , crew , and everyone in between , I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life . ''
Ending her message , the Blackpool native said : `` And to the viewers , thank you for the endless amount of support I have received over the years .
And to you bethany ... oh what fun we 've had .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ya later . ''
Co-stars also took to social media to bid Lucy farwell .
Ellie Leach , who plays Corrie 's Faye Windass , put a photo of the pair on her Instagram stories with the caption : `` I actually could n't be more sad if I tried ; ' ( `` She then followed up the post with a picture of some takeaway pizzas adding : `` I even had to get myself a dominos because this is the saddest day of my life @ lucyfallonx , '' with Lucy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worst . ''
Alya Nazir actress Sair Khan also had her own message : `` Goodbye my gorgeous dressing room buddy .
I 've been in denial this whole time .
I ca n't believe today was your actual last day . ''
She then added : `` Tomorrow we party , '' which suggests Lucy is hitting the town to celebrate setting off for pastures new after heading to a Manchester karaoke bar earlier this week with some of her co-stars .
Fans have also been wishing Lucy luck on her next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her departure .
`` Hope you 've not be written off forever .
Excited to see where you head next , '' said one .
Another commented : `` Aww you ’ ll be missed !
You have been fab playing Bethany- a real tonic to the street xx '' '' Gutted you 're going but best of luck for your future Lucy - it 's a bright one that ’ s for sure !
Corrie won ’ t be the same without you !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has been involved in a host of dramatic Corrie storylines , including schoolgirl Bethany being raped and groomed by evil Nathan Curtis and his sordid gang of friends .
This shocking storyline in particular saw the actress pick up two awards at the British Soap Awards in 2018 for Best Female Dramatic performance and Best Actress .

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Lucy Fallon has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street after five years.
The actress, who played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap, has filmed her final scenes on the cobbles after deciding to leave at the end of her contract.
Lucy, 24, took to Instagram following her last day, paying tribute to her 'second family' with plenty of throwback snaps included.
She wrote: "I'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that's a wrap... on what has been the most incredible 5 years of my life.
(Image: Instagram)
"It's so crazy to me that 5 years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in. I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend. But here we are...
"And I’m grateful for every single second of it. It's such a cliche, but the Platt family really are a second family to me. And I will forever be in debt to them
"They have taught me everything I know... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the PLATts????
"To the cast, crew, and everyone in between, I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life."
Ending her message, the Blackpool native said: "And to the viewers, thank you for the endless amount of support I have received over the years. And to you bethany... oh what fun we've had. But it's not goodbye, just see ya later."
Co-stars also took to social media to bid Lucy farwell.
Ellie Leach, who plays Corrie's Faye Windass, put a photo of the pair on her Instagram stories with the caption: "I actually couldn't be more sad if I tried ;'("
She then followed up the post with a picture of some takeaway pizzas adding: "I even had to get myself a dominos because this is the saddest day of my life @lucyfallonx," with Lucy commenting back: "Literally same. Worst."
Alya Nazir actress Sair Khan also had her own message: "Goodbye my gorgeous dressing room buddy. I've been in denial this whole time. I can't believe today was your actual last day."
(Image: Instagram)
She then added: "Tomorrow we party," which suggests Lucy is hitting the town to celebrate setting off for pastures new after heading to a Manchester karaoke bar earlier this week with some of her co-stars.
Fans have also been wishing Lucy luck on her next adventure as well as expressing their sadness at her departure.
"Hope you've not be written off forever. Excited to see where you head next," said one.
Another commented: "Aww you’ll be missed! You have been fab playing Bethany- a real tonic to the street xx"
(Image: Instagram)
"Gutted you're going but best of luck for your future Lucy - it's a bright one that’s for sure! Corrie won’t be the same without you!!," added a third.
Lucy joined the soap five years ago and has been involved in a host of dramatic Corrie storylines, including schoolgirl Bethany being raped and groomed by evil Nathan Curtis and his sordid gang of friends.
This shocking storyline in particular saw the actress pick up two awards at the British Soap Awards in 2018 for Best Female Dramatic performance and Best Actress.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Manchester United can take inspiration from Liverpool FC

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United can take inspiration from Liverpool 's revival under Jurgen Klopp as they strive to become a competitive force again .
United have lost eight Premier League matches already this season and are only four points above 14th-placed Newcastle United in what has been their worst start to a season since 1989-90 .
Solskjaer has received support from matchgoers , who have instead turned on the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the club 's owners , the Glazer family .
United 's demise has coincided with the resurgence of Liverpool .
The Champions League winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League summit and are poised to end their 30-year championship drought in March or April .
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp took over at Anfield in October 2015 and Solskjaer believes United are 'doing great ' , despite their woeful form .
`` I think our fans know what we have started on and I 've been trusted to do that job by the club , '' Solskjaer said .
`` And , for me , that rebuild does n't go one way all the time .
`` We 're doing great , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been winning games .
I ’ ve said it so many times - there are ups and downs .
The foundation has to be laid and the culture properly set and laid down .
`` And with this group I feel I have a good core of players that believe in themselves and what we 're doing to carry and I trust them to be the good lads carrying us forward , with some signings of course , and players coming back from injuries .
`` You don ’ t just take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your house down .
You need to put the foundations in .
You do n't just start with the roof .
We ’ ve had a couple of rainy days and we wish that roof was on but we ca n't hide .
`` When you start on something , you stick to that plan , for me anyway .
I 'm not going to change six or nine or 10 months into the job and starting believing in a different way of doing things .
`` For me , we do have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see other teams have done well .
You can see Jurgen spent four years building his team and they 're doing well now .
`` It 's not going to be a quick fix .
It ’ s not going to be eight players in or 10 players in in one transfer window , we 've had one proper transfer window , in the summer , because the Januarys are difficult , but we are still trying to do something now .
`` I 'm going to stick to what I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully that will be good enough and they can see what we ’ re doing is right .
We know how football is nowadays .
But all my conversations with the club have been positive .
`` We ca n't react to all the noise outside , of course there 's always going to be criticism .
You 've got to take the criticism at this club .
You 've got to be stronger mentally probably than anywhere else in the world .
I feel I am .
`` The club is strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me are very strong mentally so we 're sticking to what we believe in and I 've got full faith in what we ’ re doing . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United can take inspiration from Liverpool's revival under Jurgen Klopp as they strive to become a competitive force again.
United have lost eight Premier League matches already this season and are only four points above 14th-placed Newcastle United in what has been their worst start to a season since 1989-90.
Solskjaer has received support from matchgoers, who have instead turned on the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the club's owners, the Glazer family.
United's demise has coincided with the resurgence of Liverpool. The Champions League winners are 16 points clear at the Premier League summit and are poised to end their 30-year championship drought in March or April. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp took over at Anfield in October 2015 and Solskjaer believes United are 'doing great', despite their woeful form.
"I think our fans know what we have started on and I've been trusted to do that job by the club," Solskjaer said. "And, for me, that rebuild doesn't go one way all the time.
"We're doing great, we're doing great, we’ve been winning games. I’ve said it so many times - there are ups and downs. The foundation has to be laid and the culture properly set and laid down.
"And with this group I feel I have a good core of players that believe in themselves and what we're doing to carry and I trust them to be the good lads carrying us forward, with some signings of course, and players coming back from injuries.
"You don’t just take the roof off when you need to knock your house down. You need to put the foundations in. You don't just start with the roof. We’ve had a couple of rainy days and we wish that roof was on but we can't hide.
"When you start on something, you stick to that plan, for me anyway. I'm not going to change six or nine or 10 months into the job and starting believing in a different way of doing things.
"For me, we do have a way of doing things. You can see other teams have done well. You can see Jurgen spent four years building his team and they're doing well now.
"It's not going to be a quick fix. It’s not going to be eight players in or 10 players in in one transfer window, we've had one proper transfer window, in the summer, because the Januarys are difficult, but we are still trying to do something now.
"I'm going to stick to what I've been entrusted to do by the club hopefully that will be good enough and they can see what we’re doing is right. We know how football is nowadays. But all my conversations with the club have been positive.
"We can't react to all the noise outside, of course there's always going to be criticism. You've got to take the criticism at this club. You've got to be stronger mentally probably than anywhere else in the world. I feel I am.
"The club is strong, the staff I’ve got with me are very strong mentally so we're sticking to what we believe in and I've got full faith in what we’re doing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Holly Willoughby's £29.50 M&S dress sparks shopper complaints for the most ridiculous reason

When it comes to fashion , Holly Willoughby is up there with some of the best-dressed celebs .
There 's no denying that she looks immaculate day in , day out , and her style has gained a dedicated following in its own right .
So much so , in fact , Holly now uploads a photo of the outfit she 's wearing before appearing on This Morning every day , so fans can go and buy it themselves should they wish to .
However , one of Holly 's more recent outfits has divided people , and the reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least I think so , anyway ) .
The outfit in question is a £29.50 floral dress from M & S - sounds nice , right ?
Most people would probably agree , and looking at Holly 's Instagram post , you 'd think it was a pretty lovely look .
However , the fashion police have been in full force , and have been complaining left , right and centre about it .
Their reasoning ?
It 's too short .
Sigh .
Responding to Holly 's Instagram post , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grey old day , ' many people seemed in awe of the dress .
`` Looking fabulous in blue Holly , '' said one .
Somebody else added : `` Looking beautiful Holly I love your style . ''
However , when M & S posted the same picture on the brand 's Instagram account , other shoppers were n't so happy .
`` Why so short ?
When even Holly is bending forward modelling it , to make it look longer ?
As usual M & S forgets who its main target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another wrote : `` Why are dresses and skirts alway so far from the knee not all of us like our legs not matter our age . ''
`` Do you do a longer version ? ''
asked somebody else .
`` How tall is Holly ?
Is this very short ? ''
quizzed another disgruntled shopper .
Hopefully M & S will stock a longer version of the dress for those who do n't fancy the short version , but in the meantime , you can find Holly 's style on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us on and for the latest news .
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When it comes to fashion, Holly Willoughby is up there with some of the best-dressed celebs.
There's no denying that she looks immaculate day in, day out, and her style has gained a dedicated following in its own right.
So much so, in fact, Holly now uploads a photo of the outfit she's wearing before appearing on This Morning every day, so fans can go and buy it themselves should they wish to.
However, one of Holly's more recent outfits has divided people, and the reason for it is pretty daft (or at least I think so, anyway).
The outfit in question is a £29.50 floral dress from M&S - sounds nice, right? Most people would probably agree, and looking at Holly's Instagram post, you'd think it was a pretty lovely look.
However, the fashion police have been in full force, and have been complaining left, right and centre about it. Their reasoning? It's too short. Sigh.
Let's start with the positive feedback.
Responding to Holly's Instagram post, which read 'Something blue to brighten up a grey old day,' many people seemed in awe of the dress.
"Looking fabulous in blue Holly," said one.
Somebody else added: "Looking beautiful Holly I love your style."
"Gorgeous, love the colour," gushed a third.
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However, when M&S posted the same picture on the brand's Instagram account, other shoppers weren't so happy.
"Why so short? When even Holly is bending forward modelling it, to make it look longer? As usual M&S forgets who its main target market is," slammed one shopper.
Another wrote: "Why are dresses and skirts alway so far from the knee not all of us like our legs not matter our age."
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"Do you do a longer version?" asked somebody else.
"How tall is Holly? Is this very short?" quizzed another disgruntled shopper.
Hopefully M&S will stock a longer version of the dress for those who don't fancy the short version, but in the meantime, you can find Holly's style on the M&S website.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Manchester United give update on signings before transfer deadline day

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Manchester United are working on possible signings to reinforce the squad before transfer deadline day .
United balked at Sporting Lisbon 's €80million ( £68.24m ) valuation of Bruno Fernandes , 25 , last week and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland rejected United in favour of joining Borussia Dortmund .
The MEN revealed United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for a central midfielder and the players have been told United are trying to sign a striker in the wake of Marcus Rashford 's injury .
Rashford is sidelined for two months while Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( knee ) are sidelined until after the winter break .
United have a 16-day gap between matches in February and resume their schedule at Chelsea on the 17th .
`` It is stretched but we 're getting players back after the break as well , '' Solskjaer said .
`` So we will be better off for the break .
But we 're still working on one or two things so let 's see if the club can get it over the line .
`` On the training ground the mood 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down because we do n't win and we all want to win games and it 's understandable sometimes supporters air their frustrations when the results are not great on the pitch .
`` And the last week has been two disappointing results , which has probably enhanced that feeling .
But you get used to it at this club .
When you 've been at this club as long as I have , you get used to the ups and downs and , as we 've spoken about here , you 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you do well you do n't take off and when you do badly you know you 've got a job to do and do better next time . ''
Champions-elect Liverpool are 16 points clear midway through Jurgen Klopp 's fifth season at the club , having reached the last two Champions League finals .
The United XI against Burnley on Wednesday consisted of signings made by five managers whereas the Liverpool side that beat Wolves on Thursday night featured players bought only by Klopp and his predecessor Brendan Rodgers .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of doing things , '' Solskjaer said .
`` You can see other teams have done well .
You can see Jurgen spent four years building his team and they 're doing well now .
`` It 's not going to be a quick fix .
It ’ s not going to be eight players in or 10 players in in one transfer window , we 've had one proper transfer window , in the summer , because the Januarys are difficult , but we are still trying to do something now @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Manchester United are working on possible signings to reinforce the squad before transfer deadline day.
United balked at Sporting Lisbon's €80million (£68.24m) valuation of Bruno Fernandes, 25, last week and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland rejected United in favour of joining Borussia Dortmund. The MEN revealed United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for a central midfielder and the players have been told United are trying to sign a striker in the wake of Marcus Rashford's injury.
Rashford is sidelined for two months while Paul Pogba (ankle) and Scott McTominay (knee) are sidelined until after the winter break. United have a 16-day gap between matches in February and resume their schedule at Chelsea on the 17th.
"It is stretched but we're getting players back after the break as well," Solskjaer said. "So we will be better off for the break. But we're still working on one or two things so let's see if the club can get it over the line.
"On the training ground the mood's still good. Of course everyone's down because we don't win and we all want to win games and it's understandable sometimes supporters air their frustrations when the results are not great on the pitch.
"And the last week has been two disappointing results, which has probably enhanced that feeling. But you get used to it at this club. When you've been at this club as long as I have, you get used to the ups and downs and, as we've spoken about here, you've got to get on with it.
"When you do well you don't take off and when you do badly you know you've got a job to do and do better next time."
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Champions-elect Liverpool are 16 points clear midway through Jurgen Klopp's fifth season at the club, having reached the last two Champions League finals. The United XI against Burnley on Wednesday consisted of signings made by five managers whereas the Liverpool side that beat Wolves on Thursday night featured players bought only by Klopp and his predecessor Brendan Rodgers.
"For me, we do have a way of doing things," Solskjaer said. "You can see other teams have done well. You can see Jurgen spent four years building his team and they're doing well now.
"It's not going to be a quick fix. It’s not going to be eight players in or 10 players in in one transfer window, we've had one proper transfer window, in the summer, because the Januarys are difficult, but we are still trying to do something now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Manchester United target Jude Bellingham assessed using Football Manager

Manchester United 's 0-2 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night has led to calls for the club to press on with their transfer dealings this month , with a whole host of players linked with a move to the club over the last few weeks .
The latest name to be linked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side is Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham .
United are interested in signing the 16-year-old this month as they continue their policy of signing young , British players , following Daniel James , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire 's arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with more experienced midfielders in Bruno Fernandes and Marcos Llorente , but a deal for either is yet to come to fruition .
But just how good is Bellingham ?
What are his strengths and weaknesses ?
And , how good can he become ?
We used popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to get a lowdown on Manchester United target Jude Bellingham .
This is how Bellingham 's profile looks on Football Manager 2020 when you start a new game from July 1st 2019 .
There 's no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at just 16 years of age , the youngster already has some impressive attributes , and so much potential .
The Stourbridge-born midfielder is very quick , with good levels of natural fitness and stamina , which is what you would want from a young central midfielder .
Mentally , Bellingham is very well developed , having impressive composure , determination , decisions , leadership , off the ball , teamwork , vision and work rate for a player of his age .
Why do we use the Football Manager database as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs , with data sourced from their international on the ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people , among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities , including scouts and coaches .
In addition to the information on players , clubs and backroom staff , the Football Manager database also contains a wealth of information on many other aspects of the professional game , including data on competitions , cups , team and individual awards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The database also incorporates a wealth of nation-specific details such as currency , tax rates , national team records , histories in major tournaments and so on .
All of this information combines to create an accurate representation of 'real world ' football within Football Manager .
Football Manager use a query-based system of checks and balances designed to ensure that there are no statistical outliers within any particular club , division , league or country .
In addition , each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game ( players , agents etc . )
who provide regular feedback .
Sports Interactive ( SI ) is the world ’ s leading developer of football management simulations through the best-selling Football Manager series .
Created by football fans , for football fans , and available on computer , smartphone and tablet , Football Manager tops the charts in almost every country where football is played .
SI has ongoing relationships with some of the biggest names in professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League Managers Association , The EFL and many other leagues and national associations .
Technically , Bellingham has some development to do , with his finishing attribute the only one to really stand out , but there 's plenty of time for him to improve .
His current ability of 112 out of 200 on Football Manager 2020 puts him around the same level as Angel Gomes ( 116 ) , Tahith Chong ( 118 ) and James Garner ( 110 ) , but Bellingham has a few years on them in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Football Manager 2020 , is -9 which means he could reach a current ability of 180 out of 200 , if he fulfils this potential .
If he did develop and reach this potential , the game suggests that he could become as good as players like Eden Hazard ( 181 ) , Mohamed Salah ( 178 ) , Sergio Aguero ( 178 ) and Luis Suarez ( 180 ) in the future .
Furthermore , United already have two youngsters at the club with the same potential , with both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential on the game too , so Bellingham could be one of three once in a generation talents that United have at their disposal , should they sign him this month .
Overall , for the £30million fee that has been quoted , Bellingham would be an excellent signing for United , whose value could far exceed that transfer fee should he develop as expected .
However , he should n't be expected to be thrown straight into the first team picture and play regularly , so his impact would be marginal at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least , as the club must allow him to grow at his own rate .
For example , Greenwood , who is in and around the first team squad , has a current ability is 122 out of 200 , so he 's a step above the 16-year-old , which is what you would expect from someone who is around two years older .
Bellingham is a phenomenal talent , in the same mould as Greenwood and Mejbri , but he 's not the immediate answer to United 's midfield woes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , should United sign him this month , and a loan back to Birmingham could be best for his development in the short-term .

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Manchester United's 0-2 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night has led to calls for the club to press on with their transfer dealings this month, with a whole host of players linked with a move to the club over the last few weeks.
The latest name to be linked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side is Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham. United are interested in signing the 16-year-old this month as they continue their policy of signing young, British players, following Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire's arrival last summer.
United have also been linked with more experienced midfielders in Bruno Fernandes and Marcos Llorente, but a deal for either is yet to come to fruition.
But just how good is Bellingham? What are his strengths and weaknesses? And, how good can he become?
We used popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to get a lowdown on Manchester United target Jude Bellingham.
Jude Bellingham
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Club: Birmingham City
Age: 16 (born 2003)
Position: CM/CAM/AML/AMR
Current ability: 112/200
Potential ability: -9 (150-180/200)
This is how Bellingham's profile looks on Football Manager 2020 when you start a new game from July 1st 2019.
There's no doubt that Bellingham is a really exciting talent, at just 16 years of age, the youngster already has some impressive attributes, and so much potential.
The Stourbridge-born midfielder is very quick, with good levels of natural fitness and stamina, which is what you would want from a young central midfielder.
Mentally, Bellingham is very well developed, having impressive composure, determination, decisions, leadership, off the ball, teamwork, vision and work rate for a player of his age.
The Football Manager Database Why do we use the Football Manager database as a reference? The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs, with data sourced from their international on the ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people, among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities, including scouts and coaches. In addition to the information on players, clubs and backroom staff, the Football Manager database also contains a wealth of information on many other aspects of the professional game, including data on competitions, cups, team and individual awards, weather, finances, officials and more. The database also incorporates a wealth of nation-specific details such as currency, tax rates, national team records, histories in major tournaments and so on. All of this information combines to create an accurate representation of 'real world' football within Football Manager. Football Manager use a query-based system of checks and balances designed to ensure that there are no statistical outliers within any particular club, division, league or country. In addition, each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies. Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game (players, agents etc.) who provide regular feedback. Sports Interactive (SI) Sports Interactive (SI) is the world’s leading developer of football management simulations through the best-selling Football Manager series. Created by football fans, for football fans, and available on computer, smartphone and tablet, Football Manager tops the charts in almost every country where football is played. SI has ongoing relationships with some of the biggest names in professional football, including the Bundesliga, the League Managers Association, The EFL and many other leagues and national associations.
Technically, Bellingham has some development to do, with his finishing attribute the only one to really stand out, but there's plenty of time for him to improve.
His current ability of 112 out of 200 on Football Manager 2020 puts him around the same level as Angel Gomes (116), Tahith Chong (118) and James Garner (110), but Bellingham has a few years on them in terms of development.
His potential ability, according to Football Manager 2020, is -9 which means he could reach a current ability of 180 out of 200, if he fulfils this potential. If he did develop and reach this potential, the game suggests that he could become as good as players like Eden Hazard (181), Mohamed Salah (178), Sergio Aguero (178) and Luis Suarez (180) in the future.
Furthermore, United already have two youngsters at the club with the same potential, with both Mason Greenwood and Hannibal Mejbri having -9 potential on the game too, so Bellingham could be one of three once in a generation talents that United have at their disposal, should they sign him this month.
Overall, for the £30million fee that has been quoted, Bellingham would be an excellent signing for United, whose value could far exceed that transfer fee should he develop as expected.
However, he shouldn't be expected to be thrown straight into the first team picture and play regularly, so his impact would be marginal at best for the next season or two at least, as the club must allow him to grow at his own rate. For example, Greenwood, who is in and around the first team squad, has a current ability is 122 out of 200, so he's a step above the 16-year-old, which is what you would expect from someone who is around two years older.
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Bellingham is a phenomenal talent, in the same mould as Greenwood and Mejbri, but he's not the immediate answer to United's midfield woes. He's very much one for the future, should United sign him this month, and a loan back to Birmingham could be best for his development in the short-term.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Manchester United transfer news RECAP Fernandes and Bellingham latest plus Tranmere vs Man Utd news

Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov has given his reaction to the 2-0 league defeat by Burnley by demanding that the players challenge themselves to produce better .
This is what he said in his regular Betfair blog : “ My reaction to the Burnley game was similar to everyone ’ s who supports the club , I was so disappointed .
To be honest , they didn ’ t do enough to win that game .
Overall , they kept possession of the ball but that meant nothing because in the end Burnley undid United on a set piece and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you play teams like this though you know where their strengths are , and you need to be prepared for that , and that wasn ’ t the case with United .
“ I ’ m not going to get involved with a blame game , but that match on Wednesday evening was a must win game .
It was a great opportunity for some stability and more importantly it was a great chance to get closer to the top four .
“ The major concern for me is the way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball is moved , the way the passes are made , the way they look for space , how they want the ball and against Burnley none of those things were there .
Of , course everybody tried their best , but it wasn ’ t enough , and if it isn ’ t enough against a team like Burnley , with all due respect , then for Manchester United that is not good enough and they need to do something .
“ Each and every one of the United players needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at home and alone they need to ask themselves ‘ do I do enough for the club and for my team mates ?
’ Once they have done that , they can start to build and improve .
”

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Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov has given his reaction to the 2-0 league defeat by Burnley by demanding that the players challenge themselves to produce better.
This is what he said in his regular Betfair blog:
“My reaction to the Burnley game was similar to everyone’s who supports the club, I was so disappointed. To be honest, they didn’t do enough to win that game. Overall, they kept possession of the ball but that meant nothing because in the end Burnley undid United on a set piece and they also scored an unbelievable goal. When you play teams like this though you know where their strengths are, and you need to be prepared for that, and that wasn’t the case with United.
“I’m not going to get involved with a blame game, but that match on Wednesday evening was a must win game. It was a great opportunity for some stability and more importantly it was a great chance to get closer to the top four.
“The major concern for me is the way the game is played, the way the ball is moved, the way the passes are made, the way they look for space, how they want the ball and against Burnley none of those things were there. Of, course everybody tried their best, but it wasn’t enough, and if it isn’t enough against a team like Burnley, with all due respect, then for Manchester United that is not good enough and they need to do something.
“Each and every one of the United players needs to be critical of themselves, when they are at home and alone they need to ask themselves ‘do I do enough for the club and for my team mates?’ Once they have done that, they can start to build and improve.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Man City transfer news RECAP Guardiola gives Fulham team news and Poveda to Leeds transfer latest

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of Man City 's FA Cup tie with Championship side @ @ @ @ @ Stones and Benjamin Mendy both missed Tuesday 's battle of a match with Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ - and Guardiola may offer an update on their fitness , as well as Leroy @ @ @ @ @ boss may also give the latest on the future of Ian Carlo Poveda .
The @ @ @ @ @ Elland Road yesterday ahead of completing an expected move to Leeds United .
City will @ @ @ @ @ The Cottagers full of confidence having played them three times last season , comfortably winning @ @ @ @ @ to Premier League and League Cup glory .
In fact , City have n't lost @ @ @ @ @ defeat at the Etihad in 2009 .
Look back over the updates from Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @

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Pep Guardiola will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of Man City's FA Cup tie with Championship side Fulham on Sunday.
John Stones and Benjamin Mendy both missed Tuesday's battle of a match with Sheffield United - which City won 1-0 - and Guardiola may offer an update on their fitness, as well as Leroy Sane's.
The Blues boss may also give the latest on the future of Ian Carlo Poveda. The teenage winger was spotted at Elland Road yesterday ahead of completing an expected move to Leeds United.
City will go into the meeting with The Cottagers full of confidence having played them three times last season, comfortably winning them all on their way to Premier League and League Cup glory.
In fact, City haven't lost to Fulham since a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad in 2009.
Look back over the updates from Pep Guardiola's pre-match press conference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Molly-Mae Hague cries and says she's never felt so ill in her life

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague cried as she told her fans she 'd never felt so ill in all her life .
Molly-Mae , a finalist on last summer 's series of the ITV2 dating show , tearfully opened up to her followers on Instagram from her sick bed .
The 20-year-old reality TV star posted videos on her social media as she updated fans with her struggle with the flu .
`` Guys what the actual hell .
Like I was absolutely fine yesterday and right now I do n't think I 've ever felt so ill in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zooming the camera in on her eyes , she asked : `` Why am I crying ?
`` Why am I crying ?
Oh my God . ''
The social media influencer from Manchester asked her followers for recommendations to help kick the flu .
`` So I 've taken paracetamol , did n't work , '' she explained .
`` I took Lemsip cold and flu tablets , again , did n't work .
`` That Sudafed nose spray thing , again , it did n't work .
`` Please do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it really has seen better days .
`` But if you 've got any recommendations for me , please send them over because ... '' She then shared a snap of herself on her romantic new year break in the Maldives with her boyfriend Tommy Fury , who she met in the Love Island villa , 'reminiscing the days where I could breathe . '
Molly-Mae called boxer Tommy , 20 , also from Manchester , her 'saviour ' when he brought her a white chocolate ice cream to cheer her up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their suggestions , sharing a video clip of herself with a nasal inhaler after spending 30 hours confined to her bed .
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Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague cried as she told her fans she'd never felt so ill in all her life.
Molly-Mae, a finalist on last summer's series of the ITV2 dating show, tearfully opened up to her followers on Instagram from her sick bed.
The 20-year-old reality TV star posted videos on her social media as she updated fans with her struggle with the flu.
"Guys what the actual hell. Like I was absolutely fine yesterday and right now I don't think I've ever felt so ill in my life," she told them.
Zooming the camera in on her eyes, she asked: "Why am I crying?"Why am I crying? Oh my God."
The social media influencer from Manchester asked her followers for recommendations to help kick the flu.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague Instagram)
"So I've taken paracetamol, didn't work," she explained.
"I took Lemsip cold and flu tablets, again, didn't work.
"That Sudafed nose spray thing, again, it didn't work.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague Instagram)
"Please don't look at my bun right now, it really has seen better days. "But if you've got any recommendations for me, please send them over because..."
She then shared a snap of herself on her romantic new year break in the Maldives with her boyfriend Tommy Fury, who she met in the Love Island villa, 'reminiscing the days where I could breathe.'
Molly-Mae called boxer Tommy, 20, also from Manchester, her 'saviour' when he brought her a white chocolate ice cream to cheer her up.
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And the following day she thanked fans for their suggestions, sharing a video clip of herself with a nasal inhaler after spending 30 hours confined to her bed.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Three Tranmere players who could cause Man Utd problems in FA Cup tie

Manchester United will hope that facing League One side Tranmere could be the catalyst for their upturn in form , after suffering back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Burnley and arch-rivals Liverpool .
However , they must not underestimate their opponents on Sunday , with Tranmere already eliminating Premier League opposition , Watford , from the competition .
The last thing United need right now is three losses in a row , especially to minnows Tranmere .
Here are some of Tranmere ’ s key players to look out for at Prenton Park : Tranmere ’ s centre-half is a solid operator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a long-ball .
Monthe ’ s distribution from defence has split teams apart this season , with the Cameroonian recording five assists so far this term .
With Tranmere ’ s pace up front , this could be a tactic employed by Micky Mellon ’ s men to catch Manchester United unawares - something Solskjaer must be aware of following the tight turnaround discovering his next FA Cup opponents .
Ferrier is Tranmere ’ s top goal-scorer this season , with an impressive eight goals , despite missing a large chunk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
At his current rate , the striker is comfortably scoring a goal every two games .
He ’ ll be hoping to take such form into Sunday ’ s clash as Tranmere aim to orchestrate an FA Cup giant-killing .
Fellow forward Mullin has been Rovers ’ saviour on their FA Cup run so far .
The 25-year-old scored Tranmere ’ s equaliser at Vicarage Road , after trailing from 3-0 down at half-time , in their first clash Watford in the third round .
After earning Tranmere their much-deserved replay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winner in extra-time from a fantastic header in dramatic fashion .
Mullin will be hoping it ’ s third time lucky for his goal-scoring exploits in the competition as he hopes to score yet another vital goal for the Rovers and help take this memorable cup run further to make it a night to remember for the Prenton Park faithful .

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Manchester United will hope that facing League One side Tranmere could be the catalyst for their upturn in form, after suffering back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Burnley and arch-rivals Liverpool.
However, they must not underestimate their opponents on Sunday, with Tranmere already eliminating Premier League opposition, Watford, from the competition. The last thing United need right now is three losses in a row, especially to minnows Tranmere.
Here are some of Tranmere’s key players to look out for at Prenton Park:
Emmanuel Monthe
Tranmere’s centre-half is a solid operator at the back and is not shy of a long-ball. Monthe’s distribution from defence has split teams apart this season, with the Cameroonian recording five assists so far this term.
With Tranmere’s pace up front, this could be a tactic employed by Micky Mellon’s men to catch Manchester United unawares - something Solskjaer must be aware of following the tight turnaround discovering his next FA Cup opponents.
Morgan Ferrier
Ferrier is Tranmere’s top goal-scorer this season, with an impressive eight goals, despite missing a large chunk of the campaign due to a knee ligament injury. At his current rate, the striker is comfortably scoring a goal every two games.
He’ll be hoping to take such form into Sunday’s clash as Tranmere aim to orchestrate an FA Cup giant-killing.
Paul Mullin
Fellow forward Mullin has been Rovers’ saviour on their FA Cup run so far. The 25-year-old scored Tranmere’s equaliser at Vicarage Road, after trailing from 3-0 down at half-time, in their first clash Watford in the third round.
After earning Tranmere their much-deserved replay, Mullin then went on to score the winner in extra-time from a fantastic header in dramatic fashion.
Mullin will be hoping it’s third time lucky for his goal-scoring exploits in the competition as he hopes to score yet another vital goal for the Rovers and help take this memorable cup run further to make it a night to remember for the Prenton Park faithful.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Family of dad found hanged 10 days after vanishing from hospital say he was 'let down from start to

Family of dad found hanged 10 days after vanishing from hospital say he was 'let down from start to finish'

The family of a dad who took his own life 10 days after vanishing from a hospital say he was 'let down from start to finish ' .
Father-of-four Lee Hall , who had struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life , was found hanged less than 200 yards from his family home in Radcliffe in August , 2018 .
On Friday a coroner concluded that while there were several 'identified failings ' by police , hospital staff and probation services in the run-up to Mr Hall 's death there was 'no evidence to indicate to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the failures caused or contributed to Lee ’ s death ' .
In a statement Mr Hall 's family said he was 'let down from start to finish and passed about with no concern for his welfare ' .
The two-week long inquest had earlier heard Mr Hall , 45 , a 'long term ' user of heroin and other drugs , had spent time in prison due to crimes such as shoplifting he committed to try and feed his habit .
Following his release from jail in May 2017 he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licence , with conditions stating he must stay there every night and must not take drugs .
Giving evidence at the inquest in Heywood , Lee 's father Stephan Semeniuk , described his son as a 'good kid ' but said by the summer of 2018 'alarm bells were ringing ' that Lee may be back on drugs after he sold his car .
Mr Hall , who was a former labourer originally from Breightmet in Bolton , was due to go away on holiday with his family on July 27 , 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 21 , his father said Lee packed up his belongings and left home .
The inquest was told Mr Semeniuk called the National Probation Service to alert them as he believed Lee was breaking the terms of licence but he claims he was told his drug use was 'nothing to do with them ' .
On July 25 , Mr Hall was admitted to North Manchester General Hospital after threatening to take his own life , the inquest was told .
But he vanished from the hospital after a staff 'miscommunication ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct mental health team .
Mr Hall was last seen by his father outside the family home in the early hours of July 26 when he appeared to be under the influence of drugs .
He was found hanged 10 days later behind Duke Street in Radcliffe .
On Friday coroner Joanne Kearsley said a number of mistakes were made in the months and weeks before Mr Hall 's death .
She said following Mr Hall 's admission to North Manchester General Hospital no mental health assessment was carried out , despite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'poor , non-specific communication between nurses ' .
Following his release from prison Mr Hall 's licence conditions were n't shared between the Cheshire and Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company and Integrated Offender Management , the two bodies overseeing his probation .
The CGMCRC also failed to carry out drug testing on Mr Hall , despite that being a condition of his licence .
Ms Kearsley said that after Mr Hall vanished from hospital a 'rushed discussion ' took place between police officers and nurses at a 'busy ' nursing station .
'Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conversation and an 'extremely poor ' missing persons report was filed .
This 'influenced to some degree ' the subsequent missing persons enquiry .
Mr Hall was also classed as a 'medium risk ' missing person when his 'recent indications of suicide and admission to hospital ' meant he should have been classed as a 'high risk ' , Ms Kearsley said .
And after Mr Semeniuk reported seeing his son outside the family home in Radcliffe on July 26 , police made the 'fundamental error ' of not moving the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bury division .
That would have seen the area 'flooded with police ' and a 'focussed search ' carried out around Mr Hall 's parents ' home .
Ms Kearsley said that having given a 'great deal of thought ' as to whether the 'identified failings more than minimally caused or contributed to Lee 's death ' she had concluded that there are 'no matters , however concerning , which I could safely record as having caused or contributed to his actions ' .
`` That does not diminish the concerns I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recording a conclusion of suicide Ms Kearsley said : `` Lee Hall had a history of illicit drug use and was in receipt of a methadone prescription .
`` By July 20 , 2018 his illicit drug use had increased which led to him not residing at his home address .
`` On July 23 Lee had indicated to his probation manager he was feeling suicidal and Lee was reported as a missing person .
`` He was found on July 24 in a distressed , potentially suicidal state whilst under the influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester General Hospital .
`` Whilst he was in hospital due to a miscommunication no referral was made for a mental health assessment .
Lee absconded from hospital on the afternoon of July 25 .
`` He was reported missing to Greater Manchester Police .
Greater Manchester Police should have assessed Lee as a high risk missing person and should have realised the hospital were asking for Lee to be returned for a mental health assessment .
`` However there is no evidence to indicate to the appropriate standard of proof that any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lee ’ s death .
`` Lee was last seen by his father in the early hours of the 26 July 2018 when he was under the influence of drugs .
`` There was no contact or sighting with Lee after this date .
Lee was found hanging on August 4 , 2018 . ''
In a statement following the inquest Mr Hall 's family said : `` Today 's findings will never replace Lee .
`` His death and the manner which he was dealt with from the hospital , police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to these services for help and never received it .
`` Apparent changes are to be made by the different agencies involved .
This is of no interest to us as a family .
`` We are only here for Lee today , no-one else , and any changes made would have to be seen to be believed .
`` Going off how Lee was dealt with we have no trust in what they say .
`` He was let down from start to finish and passed about with no concern for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributed to the loss of Lee 's life . ''
In a statement following the inquest Simon Featherstone , director of nursing and chief officer at North Manchester Care Organisation , said : `` We once again offer our deepest sympathies to Lee Hall ’ s family for the loss of their much loved family member .
`` North Manchester General Hospital carried out a comprehensive serious incident investigation examining thoroughly the care Mr Hall received and this information was shared with Mr Hall ’ s family .
`` The review of Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Hospital highlighted that there were elements of his care around communication that did not reach the high standard we pride ourselves on delivering , and we apologise for this .
`` We have introduced new measures to ensure something like this will not happen again in the future . ''

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The family of a dad who took his own life 10 days after vanishing from a hospital say he was 'let down from start to finish'.
Father-of-four Lee Hall, who had struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life, was found hanged less than 200 yards from his family home in Radcliffe in August, 2018.
On Friday a coroner concluded that while there were several 'identified failings' by police, hospital staff and probation services in the run-up to Mr Hall's death there was 'no evidence to indicate to the appropriate standard of proof that any of the failures caused or contributed to Lee’s death'.
In a statement Mr Hall's family said he was 'let down from start to finish and passed about with no concern for his welfare'.
The two-week long inquest had earlier heard Mr Hall, 45, a 'long term' user of heroin and other drugs, had spent time in prison due to crimes such as shoplifting he committed to try and feed his habit.
Following his release from jail in May 2017 he had been living with his parents and was on licence, with conditions stating he must stay there every night and must not take drugs.
Giving evidence at the inquest in Heywood, Lee's father Stephan Semeniuk, described his son as a 'good kid' but said by the summer of 2018 'alarm bells were ringing' that Lee may be back on drugs after he sold his car.
Mr Hall, who was a former labourer originally from Breightmet in Bolton, was due to go away on holiday with his family on July 27, 2018.
But in the early hours of July 21, his father said Lee packed up his belongings and left home.
The inquest was told Mr Semeniuk called the National Probation Service to alert them as he believed Lee was breaking the terms of licence but he claims he was told his drug use was 'nothing to do with them'.
On July 25, Mr Hall was admitted to North Manchester General Hospital after threatening to take his own life, the inquest was told.
But he vanished from the hospital after a staff 'miscommunication' meant he was not referred to the correct mental health team.
Mr Hall was last seen by his father outside the family home in the early hours of July 26 when he appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
He was found hanged 10 days later behind Duke Street in Radcliffe.
On Friday coroner Joanne Kearsley said a number of mistakes were made in the months and weeks before Mr Hall's death.
(Image: Rochdale)
She said following Mr Hall's admission to North Manchester General Hospital no mental health assessment was carried out, despite a doctor making a referral, due to 'poor, non-specific communication between nurses'.
Following his release from prison Mr Hall's licence conditions weren't shared between the Cheshire and Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company and Integrated Offender Management, the two bodies overseeing his probation.
The CGMCRC also failed to carry out drug testing on Mr Hall, despite that being a condition of his licence.
Ms Kearsley said that after Mr Hall vanished from hospital a 'rushed discussion' took place between police officers and nurses at a 'busy' nursing station.
'Little or no notes' were taken during the conversation and an 'extremely poor' missing persons report was filed.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
This 'influenced to some degree' the subsequent missing persons enquiry.
Mr Hall was also classed as a 'medium risk' missing person when his 'recent indications of suicide and admission to hospital' meant he should have been classed as a 'high risk', Ms Kearsley said.
And after Mr Semeniuk reported seeing his son outside the family home in Radcliffe on July 26, police made the 'fundamental error' of not moving the case from the North Manchester police division to the Bury division.
That would have seen the area 'flooded with police' and a 'focussed search' carried out around Mr Hall's parents' home.
Ms Kearsley said that having given a 'great deal of thought' as to whether the 'identified failings more than minimally caused or contributed to Lee's death' she had concluded that there are 'no matters, however concerning, which I could safely record as having caused or contributed to his actions'.
"That does not diminish the concerns I have highlighted," she added.
Recording a conclusion of suicide Ms Kearsley said: "Lee Hall had a history of illicit drug use and was in receipt of a methadone prescription.
"By July 20, 2018 his illicit drug use had increased which led to him not residing at his home address.
"On July 23 Lee had indicated to his probation manager he was feeling suicidal and Lee was reported as a missing person.
"He was found on July 24 in a distressed, potentially suicidal state whilst under the influence of drugs and was conveyed to North Manchester General Hospital.
"Whilst he was in hospital due to a miscommunication no referral was made for a mental health assessment. Lee absconded from hospital on the afternoon of July 25.
"He was reported missing to Greater Manchester Police. Greater Manchester Police should have assessed Lee as a high risk missing person and should have realised the hospital were asking for Lee to be returned for a mental health assessment.
"However there is no evidence to indicate to the appropriate standard of proof that any of the failures caused or contributed to Lee’s death.
"Lee was last seen by his father in the early hours of the 26 July 2018 when he was under the influence of drugs.
"There was no contact or sighting with Lee after this date. Lee was found hanging on August 4, 2018."
In a statement following the inquest Mr Hall's family said: "Today's findings will never replace Lee.
"His death and the manner which he was dealt with from the hospital, police and probation was disgraceful.
"He went to these services for help and never received it.
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"Apparent changes are to be made by the different agencies involved. This is of no interest to us as a family.
"We are only here for Lee today, no-one else, and any changes made would have to be seen to be believed.
"Going off how Lee was dealt with we have no trust in what they say.
"He was let down from start to finish and passed about with no concern for his welfare.
"One failure after another contributed to the loss of Lee's life."
In a statement following the inquest Simon Featherstone, director of nursing and chief officer at North Manchester Care Organisation, said: " We once again offer our deepest sympathies to Lee Hall’s family for the loss of their much loved family member.
"North Manchester General Hospital carried out a comprehensive serious incident investigation examining thoroughly the care Mr Hall received and this information was shared with Mr Hall’s family.
"The review of Mr Hall’s care at North Manchester General Hospital highlighted that there were elements of his care around communication that did not reach the high standard we pride ourselves on delivering, and we apologise for this.
"We have introduced new measures to ensure something like this will not happen again in the future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Manchester United 'consider two shock strikers for loan' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are considering signing Islam Slimani or Odion Ighalo on loan as short-term striker cover , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been left light on numbers up-front after Marcus Rashford suffered a stress fracture in his back and is set to be out of action until at least after the winter break .
He is United 's top scorer by far this season and they are already missing his goals , having failed to hit the back of the net in the back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and Burnley in his absence .
As a result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a striker to help lessen the impact of the loss of Rashford and Sky Sports have thrown two unlikely names into the fray .
It 's claimed that Slimani and Ighalo have 'become loan targets following Rashford 's injury . '
Slimani joined Leicester for £27.5million following their Premier League title win but struggled to adapt and has since spent the last three seasons out on loan at Newcastle , Fenerbahce and Monaco .
The 31-year-old is enjoying a good season in France , having netted seven times in 13 league games .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ start to the life in the Premier League , scoring 15 times in the first-half of the 2015/16 season but only managed two more after that , before then earning a move to the Chinese Super League , where he has represented CC Yatai and Shanghai Shenhua .
United may be light on options upfront and missing their star attacker , but moves for poor strikers in their 30s who previously struggled in the Premier League seems unlikely .
Meanwhile , United have been touted for a move for PSG teenager Eric Junior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim that the 19-year-old has been the subject of United transfer interest , with the player currently on loan with French Ligue 2 side Le Havre .

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Manchester United are considering signing Islam Slimani or Odion Ighalo on loan as short-term striker cover, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been left light on numbers up-front after Marcus Rashford suffered a stress fracture in his back and is set to be out of action until at least after the winter break.
He is United's top scorer by far this season and they are already missing his goals, having failed to hit the back of the net in the back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and Burnley in his absence.
As a result, United are being touted to bring in a striker to help lessen the impact of the loss of Rashford and Sky Sports have thrown two unlikely names into the fray.
It's claimed that Slimani and Ighalo have 'become loan targets following Rashford's injury.'
Slimani joined Leicester for £27.5million following their Premier League title win but struggled to adapt and has since spent the last three seasons out on loan at Newcastle, Fenerbahce and Monaco.
The 31-year-old is enjoying a good season in France, having netted seven times in 13 league games.
Former Watford man Ighalo had a great start to the life in the Premier League, scoring 15 times in the first-half of the 2015/16 season but only managed two more after that, before then earning a move to the Chinese Super League, where he has represented CC Yatai and Shanghai Shenhua.
United may be light on options upfront and missing their star attacker, but moves for poor strikers in their 30s who previously struggled in the Premier League seems unlikely.
Meanwhile, United have been touted for a move for PSG teenager Eric Junior Dina-Ebimbe.
French media outlet RMC Sport claim that the 19-year-old has been the subject of United transfer interest, with the player currently on loan with French Ligue 2 side Le Havre.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Coronation Street fans notice Bethany Platt wardrobe 'blunder'

Viewers were quick to notice that Corrie favourite Bethany Platt was wearing a black and red flowery top in Wednesday 's double bill and again in Friday 's episodes .
Fans took to Twitter to comment on the wardrobe 'blunder ' as they saw the waitress show up for work at the bistro twice in the same outfit .
`` Unless it is explicitly mentioned in tonight 's ep that Bethany went home and washed her shirt , and that she has no other black shirts whatsoever , of course it matters , '' responded one fan .
`` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday night ? ''
asked another .
`` Actually cant believe some small minded people are actually goin on coz Bethany is wearing the same shirt coz she might not of washed it '' said another .
Bethany , played by Lucy Fallon , was hoping to land the manager 's job at the bistro and was fuming to find out that it had been offered to Alya Nazir by boss Ray Crosby .
Her crush Daniel , played by Rob Mallard , is now encouraging her to embrace her talent as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Weatherfield .
Lucy , 24 , has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street after five years on the soap .
The actress has filmed her final scenes on the cobbles after deciding to leave at the end of her contract .
She took to Instagram following her last day , paying tribute to her 'second family ' the Platts .
She wrote : `` I 'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that 's a wrap ... on what has been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's so crazy to me that five years ago , I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in .
I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend .
But here we are ... '' And I ’ m grateful for every single second of it .
It 's such a cliche , but the Platt family really are a second family to me .
And I will forever be in debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me everything I know ... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the Platts ?
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`` To the cast , crew , and everyone in between , I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life . ''
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Not a lot gets past avid Coronation Street fans.
Viewers were quick to notice that Corrie favourite Bethany Platt was wearing a black and red flowery top in Wednesday's double bill and again in Friday's episodes.
Fans took to Twitter to comment on the wardrobe 'blunder' as they saw the waitress show up for work at the bistro twice in the same outfit.
"Unless it is explicitly mentioned in tonight's ep that Bethany went home and washed her shirt, and that she has no other black shirts whatsoever, of course it matters," responded one fan.
"Why is Bethany wearing the same top as Wednesday night?" asked another.
(Image: ITV)
"Actually cant believe some small minded people are actually goin on coz Bethany is wearing the same shirt coz she might not of washed it" said another.
Bethany, played by Lucy Fallon, was hoping to land the manager's job at the bistro and was fuming to find out that it had been offered to Alya Nazir by boss Ray Crosby.
Her crush Daniel, played by Rob Mallard, is now encouraging her to embrace her talent as a writer and make a new start away from Weatherfield.
Lucy, 24, has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street after five years on the soap.
(Image: ITV)
The actress has filmed her final scenes on the cobbles after deciding to leave at the end of her contract.
She took to Instagram following her last day, paying tribute to her 'second family' the Platts.
She wrote: "I'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that's a wrap... on what has been the most incredible five years of my life.
"It's so crazy to me that five years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in. I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend. But here we are...
(Image: ITV)
"And I’m grateful for every single second of it. It's such a cliche, but the Platt family really are a second family to me. And I will forever be in debt to them.
"They have taught me everything I know... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the Platts????
"To the cast, crew, and everyone in between, I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life."
Want to talk about Corrie with other fans? Join our Coronation Street Fan Chat group on Facebook where you’ll also get updates, spoilers and more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--The Manchester drugs gang that flooded Preston with 'competitively-priced' heroin and crack

A county lines drugs gang that delivered heroin and crack cocaine from Manchester to Preston has been jailed .
The gang travelled daily between the two cities to supply local drug users .
Lancashire Police said county lines operations are used by organised crime groups to distribute 'competitively-priced , controlled drugs to areas in the country where they are less readily available ' .
After becoming aware of the gang 's activities detectives launched Operation New Era to crack down on the dealing .
They conducted a number of searches , executing warrants in the Preston area and seizing drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingsway , Manchester , Yasir Ali , 22 , of Meade Grove , Manchester , Shavon Morrison , 21 , of Claremont Road , Manchester and Richard Mushonga 21 , of Medway Close , Salford were all arrested and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs .
All four men were sentenced at Preston Crownm Court on Friday before Judge Robert Altham .
Ahmed was jailed for five years , Ali for four years eight months , and Morrison and Mushonga each sentenced to three years and four months in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories here Speaking after the hearing , Det Insp Roger Ashcroft said : `` As soon as we were aware of this County Lines operation targeting vulnerable drug users in Preston we were determined to bring the organised crime group to justice and we are grateful to those who provided us with information leading to their arrest .
`` We hope this serves as a warning to anyone entering Lancashire with the intent to supply drugs in our community – we will find them and ensure they are punished accordingly . ''

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A county lines drugs gang that delivered heroin and crack cocaine from Manchester to Preston has been jailed.
The gang travelled daily between the two cities to supply local drug users.
Lancashire Police said county lines operations are used by organised crime groups to distribute 'competitively-priced, controlled drugs to areas in the country where they are less readily available'.
After becoming aware of the gang's activities detectives launched Operation New Era to crack down on the dealing.
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They conducted a number of searches, executing warrants in the Preston area and seizing drugs.
Abrar Ahmed, 24, of Kingsway, Manchester, Yasir Ali, 22, of Meade Grove, Manchester, Shavon Morrison, 21, of Claremont Road, Manchester and Richard Mushonga 21, of Medway Close, Salford were all arrested and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
All four men were sentenced at Preston Crownm Court on Friday before Judge Robert Altham.
Ahmed was jailed for five years, Ali for four years eight months, and Morrison and Mushonga each sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
Speaking after the hearing, Det Insp Roger Ashcroft said: "As soon as we were aware of this County Lines operation targeting vulnerable drug users in Preston we were determined to bring the organised crime group to justice and we are grateful to those who provided us with information leading to their arrest.
"We hope this serves as a warning to anyone entering Lancashire with the intent to supply drugs in our community – we will find them and ensure they are punished accordingly."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--This is why Manchester has a special relationship with Wuhan

Manchester 's civic leaders have sent a message of support to sister city Wuhan after it was put on lockdown in the fight to stop the spread of a deadly new virus .
Transportation has been shut down in Wuhan , the Chinese city of 11 million at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak .
At least 12 other cities in central China 's Hubei province , encompassing a population bigger than that of New York , London , Paris and Moscow combined , have also been put on lockdown as officials battle to stop the virus spreading further .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed around the world with at least 25 deaths , all of them in China .
In a letter to Wuhan 's mayor Zhou Ji , Manchester city council leader Sir Richard Leese wrote : `` I am writing to express our support to our esteemed sister city of Wuhan during this difficult time due to the emerging public health issues presented by the outbreak of Coronavirus .
`` Our thoughts are with the families and relatives of all of those affected by the virus in the city of Wuhan and beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult situation will have been amplified by the preparations already underway to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat . ''
Wuhan has been Manchester 's 'sister city ' since October 1986 .
In the same year a Chinese consulate was also opened in Rusholme .
The cities forged the partnership in a bid to encourage greater trade and investment In February 2018 , China Daily reported the two cities had vowed to 'deepen co-operation ' at a summit held in Wuhan .
Speaking during the summit Sir Richard said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This is a chance to identify our shared ambitions , our natural strengths and the opportunities we have to trade and do business together . ''
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province in Central China and has a population of over 10 million people including 1.2m students , making it the world ’ s largest student city .
Manchester has seen a vast amount of Chinese investment in recent years .
This week Rhys Whalley , executive director of Manchester China Forum , said Chinese investors were 'involved in over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region ' .
Following the outbreak hospitals in Wuhan have been grappling with a flood of patients and a lack of supplies .
Videos circulating online showed throngs of frantic people in masks lined up for examinations , and some complained that family members had been turned away at hospitals that were at capacity .
Authorities in Wuhan and elsewhere put out calls for medicine , disinfection equipment , masks , goggles , gowns and other protective gear .
Wuhan authorities said they are rapidly constructing a new 1,000-bed hospital to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 3 .
It will be modelled on a Sars hospital that was built in Beijing in just six days during the Sars outbreak .
It is not clear just how lethal the virus is , or even whether it is as dangerous as ordinary flu , which kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone .
Scientists say it is also not clear if it spreads as easily as Sars , its genetic cousin , which also originated in China and killed about 800 people in 2002-03 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ illnesses does not necessarily mean the crisis is getting worse .
It could instead reflect better monitoring and reporting of the newly discovered virus , whose symptoms can initially resemble those of the cold and flu , including cough , fever and shortness of breath , but can worsen to pneumonia .
`` It 's still too early to draw conclusions about how severe the virus is because at the beginning of any outbreak you would focus more on the severe cases , '' said Tarik Jasarevic , a spokesman for the World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then maybe we are missing some mild cases because people will just be a little bit sick and will not have it tested .
And they will recover . ''
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Manchester's civic leaders have sent a message of support to sister city Wuhan after it was put on lockdown in the fight to stop the spread of a deadly new virus.
Transportation has been shut down in Wuhan, the Chinese city of 11 million at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
At least 12 other cities in central China's Hubei province, encompassing a population bigger than that of New York, London, Paris and Moscow combined, have also been put on lockdown as officials battle to stop the virus spreading further.
So far more than 850 cases have been confirmed around the world with at least 25 deaths, all of them in China.
In a letter to Wuhan's mayor Zhou Ji, Manchester city council leader Sir Richard Leese wrote: "I am writing to express our support to our esteemed sister city of Wuhan during this difficult time due to the emerging public health issues presented by the outbreak of Coronavirus.
"Our thoughts are with the families and relatives of all of those affected by the virus in the city of Wuhan and beyond.
"We understand that this already difficult situation will have been amplified by the preparations already underway to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat."
(Image: Getty Images)
Wuhan has been Manchester's 'sister city' since October 1986.
In the same year a Chinese consulate was also opened in Rusholme.
The cities forged the partnership in a bid to encourage greater trade and investment
In February 2018, China Daily reported the two cities had vowed to 'deepen co-operation' at a summit held in Wuhan.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Speaking during the summit Sir Richard said: "Both city regions share common challenges.
"This is a chance to identify our shared ambitions, our natural strengths and the opportunities we have to trade and do business together."
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province in Central China and has a population of over 10 million people including 1.2m students, making it the world’s largest student city.
Manchester has seen a vast amount of Chinese investment in recent years.
This week Rhys Whalley, executive director of Manchester China Forum, said Chinese investors were 'involved in over £6bn worth of development across the city region'.
Following the outbreak hospitals in Wuhan have been grappling with a flood of patients and a lack of supplies.
Videos circulating online showed throngs of frantic people in masks lined up for examinations, and some complained that family members had been turned away at hospitals that were at capacity.
Authorities in Wuhan and elsewhere put out calls for medicine, disinfection equipment, masks, goggles, gowns and other protective gear.
Wuhan authorities said they are rapidly constructing a new 1,000-bed hospital to deal with the crisis, to be completed on February 3.
It will be modelled on a Sars hospital that was built in Beijing in just six days during the Sars outbreak.
It is not clear just how lethal the virus is, or even whether it is as dangerous as ordinary flu, which kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone.
Scientists say it is also not clear if it spreads as easily as Sars, its genetic cousin, which also originated in China and killed about 800 people in 2002-03.
The rapid increase in reported deaths and illnesses does not necessarily mean the crisis is getting worse.
It could instead reflect better monitoring and reporting of the newly discovered virus, whose symptoms can initially resemble those of the cold and flu, including cough, fever and shortness of breath, but can worsen to pneumonia.
"It's still too early to draw conclusions about how severe the virus is because at the beginning of any outbreak you would focus more on the severe cases," said Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesman for the World Health Organisation in Geneva.
"And then maybe we are missing some mild cases because people will just be a little bit sick and will not have it tested. And they will recover."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Workers are racing to build a new hospital from scratch in just five days in Coronavirus-hit Wuhan

Workers are racing to build a brand new hospital in just five days in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the deadly Coronavirus outbreak began .
Hospitals in the city have seen huge demand as hundreds of patients arrive every day to get tested for the disease .
Coronavirus has already claimed the lives of 26 people in China and around 800 more are reported to be infected - but it is thought the actual toll could be much higher .
Builders are now racing to construct a new hospital to cope with demand and have set an ambitious target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , The Mirror reports .
Photos show scores of diggers at the site clearing the way for the new hospital , which will consist of prefabricated buildings containing 1,000 beds .
The new hospital is being built around a holiday complex originally intended for local workers , set in gardens by a lake on the outskirts of the city , the official Changjiang Daily reported on Friday .
China State Construction Engineering , one of the companies building the hospital , said it was `` doing all it can and would overcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding it now had more than 100 workers on the site .
Other hospitals in the region have run out of beds forcing doctors to set up tents in car parks to treat new patients .
There are also fears that supplies including protective masks , goggles and suits are running low in the city .
The Coronavirus outbreak is believed to have originated at a market that sold live animals , including illegal wildlife and seafood .
Wuhan , which has a population of around 11 million people , has been locked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents have been told to stay at home while flights out of the city are grounded and train , bus and ferry services are cancelled .
Elsewhere in China , Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors .
In the UK , 14 people were tested for the virus on Friday but all were given the all-clear .
The Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a `` fair chance '' Britain will see cases emerge .
Officials are trying to trace 2,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan in the past few weeks , in order to check on their wellbeing .
Today , health ministers in France announced that there were two confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the country - the first in Europe .
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Workers are racing to build a brand new hospital in just five days in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the deadly Coronavirus outbreak began.
Hospitals in the city have seen huge demand as hundreds of patients arrive every day to get tested for the disease.
Coronavirus has already claimed the lives of 26 people in China and around 800 more are reported to be infected - but it is thought the actual toll could be much higher.
Builders are now racing to construct a new hospital to cope with demand and have set an ambitious target of having the new facility open by Monday, The Mirror reports.
Photos show scores of diggers at the site clearing the way for the new hospital, which will consist of prefabricated buildings containing 1,000 beds.
(Image: Getty Images)
The new hospital is being built around a holiday complex originally intended for local workers, set in gardens by a lake on the outskirts of the city, the official Changjiang Daily reported on Friday.
China State Construction Engineering, one of the companies building the hospital, said it was "doing all it can and would overcome difficulties" to play its part, adding it now had more than 100 workers on the site.
Other hospitals in the region have run out of beds forcing doctors to set up tents in car parks to treat new patients.
There are also fears that supplies including protective masks, goggles and suits are running low in the city.
The Coronavirus outbreak is believed to have originated at a market that sold live animals, including illegal wildlife and seafood.
(Image: Getty Images)
Wuhan, which has a population of around 11 million people, has been locked down since the virus was discovered.
Residents have been told to stay at home while flights out of the city are grounded and train, bus and ferry services are cancelled.
Elsewhere in China, Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors.
In the UK, 14 people were tested for the virus on Friday but all were given the all-clear.
The Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a "fair chance" Britain will see cases emerge.
Officials are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan in the past few weeks, in order to check on their wellbeing.
Today, health ministers in France announced that there were two confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the country - the first in Europe.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--The transfer details in Leeds and Man City deal for Ian Carlo Poveda

Manchester City have not received any initial fee for winger Ian Carlo Poveda , who has joined Leeds United on a permanent deal .
Poveda , 19 , was into the final six months of his contract at City and joins the Whites on a four-and-a-half year contract .
He has been given the number seven shirt at Elland Road , with Leeds currently second place in the Championship and eyeing promotion to the Premier League .
Despite the deal including no up-front fee , City included various targets in the transfer that could rise to £1m if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 30 per cent sell-on clause in the deal , but unlike previous sales from the academy there is no buy-back clause in the agreement .
Instead , Leeds will have to notify City of any bids they receive for Poveda with City then having the opportunity to match .
Last summer , City exercised a buy-back option on Angelino from PSV Eindhoven , while there is also a similar option on Douglas Luiz , who joined Aston Villa .
Poveda made only one senior appearance for City , against Burton in last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He joins up with City loanee Jack Harrison , who is impressing on a second season-long loan at Elland Road .
Last month , Poveda told MEN Sport how he is a regular in first team training and was waiting for his opportunity to show his talent in games .
`` Having young players in the team I have to help them out and it 's good to see that they 're learning and improving as well , '' he said .
`` I train with the first team every day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning every day new things .
I just have to knuckle down and keep working hard and wait for my opportunity and when it comes I 'll take it . ''

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Manchester City have not received any initial fee for winger Ian Carlo Poveda, who has joined Leeds United on a permanent deal.
Poveda, 19, was into the final six months of his contract at City and joins the Whites on a four-and-a-half year contract. He has been given the number seven shirt at Elland Road, with Leeds currently second place in the Championship and eyeing promotion to the Premier League.
Despite the deal including no up-front fee, City included various targets in the transfer that could rise to £1m if they are all hit.
City have also included a 30 per cent sell-on clause in the deal, but unlike previous sales from the academy there is no buy-back clause in the agreement.
Instead, Leeds will have to notify City of any bids they receive for Poveda with City then having the opportunity to match.
Last summer, City exercised a buy-back option on Angelino from PSV Eindhoven, while there is also a similar option on Douglas Luiz, who joined Aston Villa.
Poveda made only one senior appearance for City, against Burton in last season's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. He joins up with City loanee Jack Harrison, who is impressing on a second season-long loan at Elland Road.
Last month, Poveda told MEN Sport how he is a regular in first team training and was waiting for his opportunity to show his talent in games.
"Having young players in the team I have to help them out and it's good to see that they're learning and improving as well," he said.
"I train with the first team every day and it's really good, I'm learning every day new things. I just have to knuckle down and keep working hard and wait for my opportunity and when it comes I'll take it."