themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Man Utd news and transfers LIVE

Man Utd news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United take on Jose Mourinho 's Tottenham today as the transfer deadline approaches .
United have until tomorrow night @ @ @ @ @ , with Jadon Sancho and Alex Telles among the top target heading towards the deadline @ @ @ @ @ the Borussia Dortmund squad yesterday , with the German side officially putting his absence down @ @ @ @ @ from Barcelona is also on the United radar , with Ronald Koeman saying the winger @ @ @ @ @ about any move , while Diogo Dalot looks to be heading on loan to AC @ @ @ @ @ return for United against Spurs later , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming he 's back @ @ @ @ @ in midweek : '' Harry had a knock after the league game , holding his @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer said .
`` He should be okay .
Apart from that I think we @ @ @ @ @ injuries from the cup game . ''
Follow for the latest United news throughout the @ @

Manchester United were thrashed by Jose Mourinho's Tottenham 6-1 on the same day Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles arrived in Manchester for medicals.
United have until tomorrow night to conclude any transfer business, with Jadon Sancho and Telles among their top targets heading towards the deadline. Sancho was not in the Borussia Dortmund squad on Saturday, with the German side officially putting his absence down to illness and it appears less likely with each passing hour that he will move to United this year.
Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona is also on the United radar as an emergency loan option, with Ronald Koeman saying the winger has not spoken to him about any move, while Diogo Dalot has joined AC Milan on loan.
In terms of outgoings, Chris Smalling remains hopeful of agreeing a permanent move to Roma following his successful loan spell there last season.
See the day's United news in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Ryan Giggs defends Manchester United over Edinson Cavani transfer

Ryan Giggs has no qualms about Manchester United 's impending signing of Edinson Cavani and has backed him to be a big success at the club .
United look set to complete a deal for free agent Cavani , who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer .
The Uruguay international , 33 , will arrive at Old Trafford on a short-term deal , with the main financial outlay being agents ' fees and the player 's wages .
Some United fans have criticised the deal , given United 's stated policy of targeting young and hungry players , such as recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes , and long-time target Jadon Sancho .
But club legend Giggs is a big admirer of Cavani and expects him to thrive under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United .
`` It goes without saying he 's a world star , '' said Wales boss Giggs at a press conference .
`` My second game [ as Wales manager ] was against Uruguay and Cavani scored and I was really impressed with his work rate and quality .
`` It 's about how quickly he beds in .
We have seen South Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it like [ Radamel ] Falcao , [ Angel ] Di Maria and [ Alexis ] Sanchez , but Cavani , with his work rate , you expect him to make it . ''
Giggs believes Cavani brings United something different to their current forward line of Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood .
He added : `` I think United needed a centre-forward , and needed that target man to score the goals and make that difference .
Hopefully he can do that .
`` I think Cavani will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
He 's got the experience to handle that .
But eyes will be on him straight away and if he does come he 'll have to hit the ground running because the pressure will be on . ''

Ryan Giggs has no qualms about Manchester United's impending signing of Edinson Cavani and has backed him to be a big success at the club.
United look set to complete a deal for free agent Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Uruguay international, 33, will arrive at Old Trafford on a short-term deal, with the main financial outlay being agents' fees and the player's wages.
Some United fans have criticised the deal, given United's stated policy of targeting young and hungry players, such as recent arrivals Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes, and long-time target Jadon Sancho.
But club legend Giggs is a big admirer of Cavani and expects him to thrive under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United.
"It goes without saying he's a world star," said Wales boss Giggs at a press conference. "My second game [as Wales manager] was against Uruguay and Cavani scored and I was really impressed with his work rate and quality.
"It's about how quickly he beds in. We have seen South Americans who haven't really come and done it like [Radamel] Falcao, [Angel] Di Maria and [Alexis] Sanchez, but Cavani, with his work rate, you expect him to make it."
Giggs believes Cavani brings United something different to their current forward line of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
He added: "I think United needed a centre-forward, and needed that target man to score the goals and make that difference. Hopefully he can do that.
"I think Cavani will have no problem with the size of the club. He's got the experience to handle that. But eyes will be on him straight away and if he does come he'll have to hit the ground running because the pressure will be on."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Strikers, back three and first starts: Bolton v Harrogate talking points

Strikers off the mark at long last Inevitably there will always be an expectation and a focus on a striker who has scored 25 goals in the previous campaign to become the league 's top scorer .
Eoin Doyle had previously had only one shot on target in his first three League Two games for Wanderers and Ian Evatt has said in the past that both the striker and the team needed him to find the back of the net to lift both parties .
But the 32-year-old finally got his first goal in a Bolton shirt inside 11 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close range finish at the near post after meeting Ali Crawford 's corner .
The striker could have had a second with a remarkable solo effort later on in the first half , but for Dan Jones ' clearance .
Nathan Delfouneso too got his first Bolton goal after the break having being put through by strike partner Doyle and the former Blackpool man nutmegged Harrogate goalkeeper Joe Cracknell for what proved to be the winner .
The celebrations for both goals from Wanderers illustrated both the joy and to an extent relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark for the season for Bolton 's first goals of the season .
Now that both players have found the back of the net , hopefully they can kick on and start scoring as regularly as they are both more than capable of .
Return to a back three and a trio of positive performances One of the things that caught the eye when the Wanderers ' team was announced was that Evatt looked to have returned to the formation which Wanderers had started the season with .
Gone was the 4-2-3-1 which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Colchester United but to no avail and failed to bear fruit in the loss the previous time out against Newport County .
Instead , Wanderers reverted to the 3-4-1-2 set up which they had played in the opening three matches of the season in all competitions .
One of the most notable areas of change was in central defence where Ricardo Almeida Santos kept his place in the team , but had Ryan Delaney and Harry Brockbank alongside him .
And against Harrogate , the system worked and all three central defenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a shaky start to his Wanderers career and had drawn criticism from sections of the Bolton fanbase - but against the Sulphurites , Evatt rightly pointed to his performance at the heart of the back three , which was greatly improved and worthy of mention post-match .
Alongside him were two players in Delaney and Brockbank who were given their chance in League Two for their first league starts this season and they took it , with all three defenders coping well with the onslaught of crosses and aerial duels that Harrogate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities and grabbed it with both hands , giving great encouragement for the future .
Promising first starts and a return for the skipper Two players made their first starts of the season for Bolton against Harrogate .
Jamie Mascoll lined up as left wing back , while experienced midfielder Andrew Tutte took his place in the engine room alongside returning skipper Antoni Sarcevic .
Mascoll 's only other fleeting appearance thus far had been coming on as a late substitute in the defeat against Colchester .
But he was given a start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a solid performance on his first start for his new club , was solid defensively and had the energy to contribute to attacks and cause problems for Harrogate at the other end of the pitch .
In central midfield , Tutte shone on his first start for the club and linked up well with returning skipper Sarcevic , showing early signs of a partnership in the engine room which Wanderers could employ in the future .
Sarcevic has previously been used in the number 10 role , but the deeper position appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in the game , as well as allowing Ali Crawford to play further forward .
Both Tutte and Mascoll were replaced in the second half , but had solid first starts and demonstrates the options Evatt has in his squad .

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Strikers off the mark at long last
Inevitably there will always be an expectation and a focus on a striker who has scored 25 goals in the previous campaign to become the league's top scorer.
Eoin Doyle had previously had only one shot on target in his first three League Two games for Wanderers and Ian Evatt has said in the past that both the striker and the team needed him to find the back of the net to lift both parties.
But the 32-year-old finally got his first goal in a Bolton shirt inside 11 minutes at the Keepmoat Stadium with a smart close range finish at the near post after meeting Ali Crawford's corner.
The striker could have had a second with a remarkable solo effort later on in the first half, but for Dan Jones' clearance.
Nathan Delfouneso too got his first Bolton goal after the break having being put through by strike partner Doyle and the former Blackpool man nutmegged Harrogate goalkeeper Joe Cracknell for what proved to be the winner.
The celebrations for both goals from Wanderers illustrated both the joy and to an extent relief that both players had got off the mark for the season for Bolton's first goals of the season.
Now that both players have found the back of the net, hopefully they can kick on and start scoring as regularly as they are both more than capable of.
Return to a back three and a trio of positive performances
One of the things that caught the eye when the Wanderers' team was announced was that Evatt looked to have returned to the formation which Wanderers had started the season with.
Gone was the 4-2-3-1 which had been employed productively in the defeat against Colchester United but to no avail and failed to bear fruit in the loss the previous time out against Newport County.
Instead, Wanderers reverted to the 3-4-1-2 set up which they had played in the opening three matches of the season in all competitions.
One of the most notable areas of change was in central defence where Ricardo Almeida Santos kept his place in the team, but had Ryan Delaney and Harry Brockbank alongside him.
And against Harrogate, the system worked and all three central defenders had part to play.
Santos has had a shaky start to his Wanderers career and had drawn criticism from sections of the Bolton fanbase - but against the Sulphurites, Evatt rightly pointed to his performance at the heart of the back three, which was greatly improved and worthy of mention post-match.
Alongside him were two players in Delaney and Brockbank who were given their chance in League Two for their first league starts this season and they took it, with all three defenders coping well with the onslaught of crosses and aerial duels that Harrogate put in.
All three were granted opportunities and grabbed it with both hands, giving great encouragement for the future.
Promising first starts and a return for the skipper
Two players made their first starts of the season for Bolton against Harrogate.
Jamie Mascoll lined up as left wing back, while experienced midfielder Andrew Tutte took his place in the engine room alongside returning skipper Antoni Sarcevic.
Mascoll's only other fleeting appearance thus far had been coming on as a late substitute in the defeat against Colchester.
But he was given a start in place of Liam Gordon and put in a solid performance on his first start for his new club, was solid defensively and had the energy to contribute to attacks and cause problems for Harrogate at the other end of the pitch.
In central midfield, Tutte shone on his first start for the club and linked up well with returning skipper Sarcevic, showing early signs of a partnership in the engine room which Wanderers could employ in the future.
Sarcevic has previously been used in the number 10 role, but the deeper position appeared to suit him better and become more involved in the game, as well as allowing Ali Crawford to play further forward.
Both Tutte and Mascoll were replaced in the second half, but had solid first starts and demonstrates the options Evatt has in his squad.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer locks horns with his Manchester United predecessor for the third time in the Premier League today , @ @ @ @ @ Trafford .
Jose Mourinho is yet to beat United with Spurs , though may be @ @ @ @ @ kick off ) with his side in decent form .
Harry Kane has been on @ @ @ @ @ unbeaten in six games since losing their opening game of the league season .
Gareth @ @ @ @ @ and Son Heung-Min could be involved after he travelled to Manchester as part of the @ @ @ @ @ Donny van de Beek could be in line for a start , United 's only @ @ @ @ @ though away from the pitch they are also closing in on a deal for striker @ @ @ @ @ should be fit to play , while Axel Tuanzebe is United 's only confirmed injury @ @ @ @ @ the game below .

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Manchester United suffered their joint-worst Premier League defeat on Sunday as they were beaten 6-1 by Tottenham at Old Trafford.
MEN Sport revealed prior to kick-off that the club has lined up medicals for Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani on Sunday evening but any pre-match optimism was soon quelled as United surrendered an early lead to trail 2-1 in the seventh minute.
Anthony Martial was sent off in the 29th minute after an off-the-ball incident involving Erik Lamela, which saw the Spurs player drop to the deck despite having instigated the altercation himself.
United capitulated following the Frenchman's dismissal, conceding twice more before the break and twice after it.
United have two weeks to stew over the loss, with an international break coming up. International transfer deadline day is tomorrow and it remains to be seen whether the Reds will look to add to the additions of Telles and Cavani.
Follow our blog below for reaction to the loss.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--More than 380 students and staff at UoM have now tested positive for Covid

More than 380 students and staff at the University of Manchester have now tested positive for coronavirus .
In the ten days between September 21 and September 30 , 370 Covid cases were confirmed among students .
Twelve staff also tested positive for the virus , the latest data published on the university 's website shows .
This brings the total number of confirmed cases at the university up to 382 .
Up until September 29 , 221 students and staff were confirmed to have the virus .
But on Wednesday , September 30 , another 156 students and five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publishing daily figures on Thursday following pressure from unions , students and parents .
Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell admitted the figures were 'high ' and a 'serious concern ' .
Cases are continuing to rocket in Fallowfield , a suburb home to thousands of university of students and several halls of residence .
Public Health England ( PHE ) figures show there were 285 new cases of COVID-19 in Fallowfield Central in the seven days ending September 30 , making it the country 's Covid hotspot .
Case numbers are also spiking in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Hulme and University ward and in University North and Whitworth Street .
Manchester 's Director of Public Health David Regan told the M.E.N earlier this week that his public health team had met with the university to discuss the latest data .
They had also met with Unite Student Accommodation , the property company that runs many buildings in the city .
He said at that point , there was no plan to implement large-scale lockdowns such as those that happened at the Manchester Metropolitan University halls of residence .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've got a number of cases in particular blocks , '' Mr Regan said .
`` Clearly there will be strategies for when we stand up outbreak control for specific blocks . ''
On Thursday , Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell , President and Vice-Chancellor at the university said : “ We recognise that this is a difficult and worrying time for our community .
`` Our top priority is the safety and well-being of students and staff , which is why we have put in place a comprehensive range of support measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible and will be publishing a daily update ( Monday to Friday ) showing known confirmed cases among students and staff .
“ The initial confirmed case figures for students are high and a cause for concern .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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

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More than 380 students and staff at the University of Manchester have now tested positive for coronavirus.
In the ten days between September 21 and September 30, 370 Covid cases were confirmed among students.
Twelve staff also tested positive for the virus, the latest data published on the university's website shows.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases at the university up to 382.
Up until September 29, 221 students and staff were confirmed to have the virus.
But on Wednesday, September 30, another 156 students and five staff tested positive.
The university began publishing daily figures on Thursday following pressure from unions, students and parents.
Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell admitted the figures were 'high' and a 'serious concern'.
(Image: University of Manchester)
Cases are continuing to rocket in Fallowfield, a suburb home to thousands of university of students and several halls of residence.
Public Health England (PHE) figures show there were 285 new cases of COVID-19 in Fallowfield Central in the seven days ending September 30, making it the country's Covid hotspot.
Case numbers are also spiking in the areas around the University of Manchester including in the Hulme and University ward and in University North and Whitworth Street.
Manchester's Director of Public Health David Regan told the M.E.N earlier this week that his public health team had met with the university to discuss the latest data.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
They had also met with Unite Student Accommodation, the property company that runs many buildings in the city.
He said at that point, there was no plan to implement large-scale lockdowns such as those that happened at the Manchester Metropolitan University halls of residence.
"We instigate these [meetings] when we've got a number of cases in particular blocks," Mr Regan said.
"We've done pre-action planning.
"Clearly there will be strategies for when we stand up outbreak control for specific blocks."
On Thursday, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor at the university said: “We recognise that this is a difficult and worrying time for our community.
"Our top priority is the safety and well-being of students and staff, which is why we have put in place a comprehensive range of support measures.
“We are being as transparent as possible and will be publishing a daily update (Monday to Friday) showing known confirmed cases among students and staff.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“The initial confirmed case figures for students are high and a cause for concern. 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--2020-10-04--Fred Perry's iconic symbol and the battle being fought over it

A small laurel wreath embroidered into the cotton - it ’ s an iconic and instantly recognisable symbol .
But this seemingly innocuous logo means all sorts of things to all sorts of different people .
2 Tone heroes The Specials , known for their politically sharp lyrics , wore Fred Perry shirts when singing about the working classes during the 1970s .
A Fred Perry collection dedicated to the legacy of Amy Winehouse also exists .
Even Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates have donned the famous logo on stage .
And of course tennis player Fred Perry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socialist MP - wore the polo shirt and launched the brand at Wimbledon in 1952 .
Mods , Suedeheads , skinheads , ska fans and indie kids are among the many British subcultures to have adopted the classic Fred Perry tennis shirt over the years .
But the shirts have also gained unwelcome associations with those on the hard right .
Most recently , Fred Perry ’ s black and yellow twin tipped polo has been adopted as the uniform of North American far-right group the Proud Boys .
The self-described male only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engages in political violence .
Their adoption of the Fred Perry polo shirt has become a source of embarrassment to the clothing brand - which this week roundly condemned the group .
In fact , the company has pulled the black and yellow twin tipped shirt from the US and Canadian markets and says they are working with lawyers to pursue any unlawful use of the brand .
An online statement reads that Fred Perry “ does not support and is in no way affiliated with the Proud Boys ” and speaks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the shirt and “ subverted ” the laurel wreath logo “ to their own ends ” .
It reads : “ The Fred Perry shirt is a piece of British subcultural uniform , adopted by various groups of people who recognise their own values in what it stands for .
We are proud of its lineage and what the Laurel Wreath has represented for over 65 years : inclusivity , diversity and independence .
“ The Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt has been an important part of that uniform since its introduction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted generation after generation by various subcultures , without prejudice .
“ Despite its lineage , we have seen that the Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt is taking on a new and very different meaning in North America as a result of its association with the Proud Boys .
That association is something we must do our best to end.
” When Fred Perry chairman John Flynn was questioned about the association in 2017 , he said : “ Fred was the son of a working class socialist MP who became a world tennis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an elitist sport .
“ It ’ s a shame we even have to answer questions like this .
No , we don ’ t support the ideals or the group that you speak of .
It is counter to our beliefs and the people we work with.
” When the Fred Perry polo was first launched at Wimbledon in 1952 , it became an instant hit .
Part of its appeal stemmed from Perry himself , a three-time Wimbledon champion who came from humble beginnings as the son of a Stockport cotton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable life , winning a string of major championships , marrying four times and dating film stars , including Marlene Dietrich .
Over the years Fred Perry clothing - run by the Perry family until 1995 - became beloved by Mods , indie kids and ska fans .
Sociologist Prof Ellis Cashmore says Fred Perry is not the first brand to receive unwanted attention .
Ben Sherman shirts , popular with Mods in the 1960s and skinheads in the 1970s later became popular with football hooligans .
Burberry tartan caps became the preserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While British brand Lonsdale had to contend with German far-right groups adopting their t-shirts during the 1980s .
“ Burberry was closely associated with ‘ chavs ’ a few years back and did nothing , ” Prof Cashmore says .
“ The Burberry check baseball caps were popular with football fans too .
“ Potentially , this was damaging to a brand which positions itself as upscale and classy .
But the brand rode out the storm and has lost its link .
“ The other clothing brand that springs to mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when its clothes were worn by American gangs .
“ Hilfiger was the label of choice in the 1990s and could n't in practice do anything .
They were really embarrassed about it at the time .
The stigma of those gangs transferred to Hilfiger .
“ Once the brand has been appropriated there ’ s not much you can do about it .
So what can clothing brands do when their garments are appropriated by certain groups ?
To simply hope that the problem goes away could lead to substantial brand damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global anti-racism movement such as Black Lives Matter .
The pressure is on to not only condemn , but also to take action .
“ BLM is going on all over the world so Fred Perry must have thought ‘ we have to do something quite dramatic ’ , ” Prof Cashmore says .
“ They can ’ t pull the whole range so they ’ ve come to this halfway decision where only one particular colour is pulled from the range .
“ They ’ re making a symbolic gesture by removing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , founded by British-Canadian Gavin McInnes , are known for their anti-Muslim and misogynistic rhetoric but deny links to the alt-right or white supremacists .
They describe members as “ Western chauvinists who refuse to apologise for creating the modern world.
” Facebook and Instagram have banned the Proud Boys and Twitter shut down accounts associated to the group last year .
McInnes , 50 , last year sued the Southern Poverty Law Centre ( SPLC ) for designating the organisation a hate group .
Skinheads were originally a subculture that incorperated fashions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were anti-facist and non-racist .
But the look was later appropriated by groups affiliated to the National Front and those on the extreme right .
Prof Cashmore says the Proud Boys penchant for Fred Perry polos could be a nod to the British far-right skinheads of the 1980s .
He says : “ Despite it becoming like a uniform for the Proud Boys I don ’ t think there has been any conscious decision .
It ’ s just a trend that gathers its own momentum .
“ These things do have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds : `` The whole skinhead culture of the 70s and 80s was also popular in the U.S .
It emerged in Britain but there was also an American movement that mimicked the British that had some racist factions .
“ This is only a guess but all I can think of is that the Proud Boys are looking back on an American version of skinheads .
“ When Ben Sherman was appropriated by far-right groups I think they thought the reputational damage could be terminal if they didn ’ t do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - they diversified .
And it muffled the association .
“ Fred Perry is probably also hoping their other products will overwhelm the association.
” So will Fred Perry ’ s denouncement of the Proud Boys movement make a difference ?
Despite the brand ’ s popularity with musicians over the years , Prof Cashmore says it will take more than a celebrity endorsement to keep their reputation intact .
“ Freds are a phenomenon that has weathered all kinds of political ideals and different groups , ” he says .
“ Clothes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cool and sells well ; equally it has to grin and bear it when groups with dodgy credentials - like the Proud Boys - seize on its products .
“ Fred Perry has issued an insulting slap in the face to its loyal patrons now .
So it will be interesting if the Proud Boys turn to another brand of polo shirt , or maybe continue to wear the Freds just to embarrass the company further .
”

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A small laurel wreath embroidered into the cotton - it’s an iconic and instantly recognisable symbol.
But this seemingly innocuous logo means all sorts of things to all sorts of different people.
2 Tone heroes The Specials, known for their politically sharp lyrics, wore Fred Perry shirts when singing about the working classes during the 1970s.
A Fred Perry collection dedicated to the legacy of Amy Winehouse also exists.
Even Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates have donned the famous logo on stage.
And of course tennis player Fred Perry himself - the Stockport son of a socialist MP - wore the polo shirt and launched the brand at Wimbledon in 1952.
Mods, Suedeheads, skinheads, ska fans and indie kids are among the many British subcultures to have adopted the classic Fred Perry tennis shirt over the years.
But the shirts have also gained unwelcome associations with those on the hard right.
Most recently, Fred Perry’s black and yellow twin tipped polo has been adopted as the uniform of North American far-right group the Proud Boys.
The self-described male only “western chauvinist” organisation promotes and engages in political violence.
Their adoption of the Fred Perry polo shirt has become a source of embarrassment to the clothing brand - which this week roundly condemned the group.
In fact, the company has pulled the black and yellow twin tipped shirt from the US and Canadian markets and says they are working with lawyers to pursue any unlawful use of the brand.
An online statement reads that Fred Perry “does not support and is in no way affiliated with the Proud Boys” and speaks of frustration that the group has “appropriated” the shirt and “subverted” the laurel wreath logo “to their own ends”.
It reads: “The Fred Perry shirt is a piece of British subcultural uniform, adopted by various groups of people who recognise their own values in what it stands for. We are proud of its lineage and what the Laurel Wreath has represented for over 65 years: inclusivity, diversity and independence.
“The Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt has been an important part of that uniform since its introduction in the late 70s, and has been adopted generation after generation by various subcultures, without prejudice.
(Image: Instagram)
“Despite its lineage, we have seen that the Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt is taking on a new and very different meaning in North America as a result of its association with the Proud Boys. That association is something we must do our best to end.”
When Fred Perry chairman John Flynn was questioned about the association in 2017, he said: “Fred was the son of a working class socialist MP who became a world tennis champion at a time when tennis was an elitist sport.
“He started a business with a Jewish businessman from Eastern Europe.
“It’s a shame we even have to answer questions like this. No, we don’t support the ideals or the group that you speak of. It is counter to our beliefs and the people we work with.”
When the Fred Perry polo was first launched at Wimbledon in 1952, it became an instant hit.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
Part of its appeal stemmed from Perry himself, a three-time Wimbledon champion who came from humble beginnings as the son of a Stockport cotton spinner.
He lived a glamorous and remarkable life, winning a string of major championships, marrying four times and dating film stars, including Marlene Dietrich.
Over the years Fred Perry clothing - run by the Perry family until 1995 - became beloved by Mods, indie kids and ska fans.
It’s popularity has spanned generations and numerous opposing subcultures.
Sociologist Prof Ellis Cashmore says Fred Perry is not the first brand to receive unwanted attention.
Ben Sherman shirts, popular with Mods in the 1960s and skinheads in the 1970s later became popular with football hooligans.
Burberry tartan caps became the preserve of football fans in the early 2000s.
While British brand Lonsdale had to contend with German far-right groups adopting their t-shirts during the 1980s.
“Burberry was closely associated with ‘chavs’ a few years back and did nothing,” Prof Cashmore says.
“The Burberry check baseball caps were popular with football fans too.
“Potentially, this was damaging to a brand which positions itself as upscale and classy. But the brand rode out the storm and has lost its link.
“The other clothing brand that springs to mind was Tommy Hilfiger, which really struggled when its clothes were worn by American gangs.
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“Hilfiger was the label of choice in the 1990s and couldn't in practice do anything. They were really embarrassed about it at the time. The stigma of those gangs transferred to Hilfiger.
“Once the brand has been appropriated there’s not much you can do about it.
So what can clothing brands do when their garments are appropriated by certain groups?
To simply hope that the problem goes away could lead to substantial brand damage, especially in the midst of a global anti-racism movement such as Black Lives Matter.
The pressure is on to not only condemn, but also to take action.
“BLM is going on all over the world so Fred Perry must have thought ‘we have to do something quite dramatic’,” Prof Cashmore says.
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“They can’t pull the whole range so they’ve come to this halfway decision where only one particular colour is pulled from the range.
“They’re making a symbolic gesture by removing this particular shirt.”
The Proud Boys, founded by British-Canadian Gavin McInnes, are known for their anti-Muslim and misogynistic rhetoric but deny links to the alt-right or white supremacists.
They describe members as “Western chauvinists who refuse to apologise for creating the modern world.”
Facebook and Instagram have banned the Proud Boys and Twitter shut down accounts associated to the group last year.
McInnes, 50, last year sued the Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC) for designating the organisation a hate group.
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Skinheads were originally a subculture that incorperated fashions from the Mods and Jamaican rude boys and were anti-facist and non-racist.
But the look was later appropriated by groups affiliated to the National Front and those on the extreme right.
Prof Cashmore says the Proud Boys penchant for Fred Perry polos could be a nod to the British far-right skinheads of the 1980s.
He says: “Despite it becoming like a uniform for the Proud Boys I don’t think there has been any conscious decision. It’s just a trend that gathers its own momentum.
“These things do have a life of their own.”
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He adds: "The whole skinhead culture of the 70s and 80s was also popular in the U.S. It emerged in Britain but there was also an American movement that mimicked the British that had some racist factions.
“This is only a guess but all I can think of is that the Proud Boys are looking back on an American version of skinheads.
“When Ben Sherman was appropriated by far-right groups I think they thought the reputational damage could be terminal if they didn’t do something. So they moved onto other garments - they diversified. And it muffled the association.
“Fred Perry is probably also hoping their other products will overwhelm the association.”
So will Fred Perry’s denouncement of the Proud Boys movement make a difference?
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Despite the brand’s popularity with musicians over the years, Prof Cashmore says it will take more than a celebrity endorsement to keep their reputation intact.
“Freds are a phenomenon that has weathered all kinds of political ideals and different groups,” he says.
“Clothes firms obviously profit when their brand is cool and sells well; equally it has to grin and bear it when groups with dodgy credentials - like the Proud Boys - seize on its products.
“Fred Perry has issued an insulting slap in the face to its loyal patrons now. So it will be interesting if the Proud Boys turn to another brand of polo shirt, or maybe continue to wear the Freds just to embarrass the company further.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Kym Marsh shows she's 'fit at over 40' as she poses in her sports bra

Fans have rushed to compliment former Corrie star Kym Marsh as she showed off her impressive six-pack in a slogan sports bra .
The 44-year-old grandmother-of-one looked 'fierce ' as she proved that you can be 'fit over 40 . '
Kym , who played Michelle Connor in Corrie , looked great in the DBA Sports bra with the slogan 'What 's Your Why ? '
And the fitness fanatic told fans that she wants to be the 'best version ' of herself .
`` What what is my why ?
... . ''
Kym said as she posted an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wan na be the best version of me I can be !
Healthy body , healthy mind ! ''
And in a final flourish she added the hashtags `` # fitover40 # gifted # dbasports # gomarshy ! ''
`` U look amazing , '' said one fan .
`` Your WHY is fierce and here to stay ! ''
said DBA Sports .
And another follower says the post had provided them with the 'jolt ' they needed .
`` Ok so I need to pull myself out of my dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' they said .
`` Seeing you looking so fabulous and the picture I took tonight of myself has given me the jolt I needed .
You are living your best life flower . ''
`` Looking great Kym , '' said another follower .
`` Some six pack there , '' said another .
The actress recently delighted fans when she was announced as the new host on the new BBC One morning show Morning Live with Gethin Jones .
It 's been a busy summer for the ex Coronation Street favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Christmas .
She has been working on the new series of Kay Mellor 's The Syndicate about a group of people whose lives change when they win the lottery and has been spotted filming on location with the show in Burley in Wharfedale in West Yorkshire .
She has been sitting in the hot seat as a guest presenter on The One Show and she 's been hosting the BBC One consumer show Your Money and Your Life with Watchdog and Rogue Traders presenter Matt Allwright .
And she recently shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Crime+Investigation UK , a documentary channel exploring real crime .

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Fans have rushed to compliment former Corrie star Kym Marsh as she showed off her impressive six-pack in a slogan sports bra.
The 44-year-old grandmother-of-one looked 'fierce' as she proved that you can be 'fit over 40.'
Kym, who played Michelle Connor in Corrie, looked great in the DBA Sports bra with the slogan 'What's Your Why?'
And the fitness fanatic told fans that she wants to be the 'best version' of herself.
"What what is my why?...." Kym said as she posted an inspirational snap on Instagram.
"Because I wanna be the best version of me I can be! Healthy body, healthy mind!"
And in a final flourish she added the hashtags "#fitover40 #gifted #dbasports #gomarshy!"
"U look amazing," said one fan.
"Your WHY is fierce and here to stay!" said DBA Sports.
And another follower says the post had provided them with the 'jolt' they needed.
"Ok so I need to pull myself out of my dark hole and sort my life out," they said.
"Seeing you looking so fabulous and the picture I took tonight of myself has given me the jolt I needed. You are living your best life flower."
"Looking great Kym," said another follower.
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"Some six pack there," said another.
The actress recently delighted fans when she was announced as the new host on the new BBC One morning show Morning Live with Gethin Jones.
It's been a busy summer for the ex Coronation Street favourite, whose character left the famous cobbles at Christmas.
She has been working on the new series of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate about a group of people whose lives change when they win the lottery and has been spotted filming on location with the show in Burley in Wharfedale in West Yorkshire.
She has been sitting in the hot seat as a guest presenter on The One Show and she's been hosting the BBC One consumer show Your Money and Your Life with Watchdog and Rogue Traders presenter Matt Allwright.
And she recently shared a socially distanced behind-the-scenes photo of herself working with Crime+Investigation UK, a documentary channel exploring real crime.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Pundits make their Manchester United vs Tottenham predictions

Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford this weekend as Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur .
Mourinho will be looking to get one over his old club in Sunday 's Premier League clash ( 4.30pm ) .
Spurs are in the midst of a hectic schedule , having already played in the Europa League and Carabao Cup this week .
They edged past Chelsea on penalties in the cup before thumping Maccabi Haifa 7-2 to book a place in the Europa League group stage .
Last time out in the league a controversial late penalty denied them victory at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in late penalty drama as they saw off Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 last weekend .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men then beat the same opposition 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday .
So , how will United get on against Tottenham ?
Here 's what the pundits said : BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson had some words of criticism for Solskjaer 's side , though is backing them to win 2-1 .
`` It 's not just United 's back four which is a problem - it is the protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front of them that really astonished me against Brighton ( in the league meeting ) .
`` Brighton were allowed to play in and around United 's 18-yard box , which I could not understand .
`` Solskjaer has got to find a better balance in his midfield because , yes , they were great going forward - but they look like they are going to concede goals too .
`` Spurs created plenty of chances against Newcastle last weekend , but could not beat Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , but it is going to be very close . ''
Former United and Liverpool striker Michael Owen is also going for a narrow home win .
`` Jose Mourinho was last seen in the Premier League , storming off the pitch after VAR robbed his side of three points at home to Newcastle last weekend , '' said Owen in his latest BetVictor blog .
`` Who could blame him ?
Unfortunately , these are the new rules , so you have to feel for the officials in this case as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match has the added twist that Mourinho returns to Old Trafford .
These are situations he thrives in and I expect Spurs to be disciplined .
`` United have had problems of their own in their first two matches even though they managed to nick the points last week at Brighton , and I think they could have just enough to edge it here . ''

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Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford this weekend as Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur.
Mourinho will be looking to get one over his old club in Sunday's Premier League clash (4.30pm).
Spurs are in the midst of a hectic schedule, having already played in the Europa League and Carabao Cup this week.
They edged past Chelsea on penalties in the cup before thumping Maccabi Haifa 7-2 to book a place in the Europa League group stage.
Last time out in the league a controversial late penalty denied them victory at home to Newcastle United.
United were also involved in late penalty drama as they saw off Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 last weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men then beat the same opposition 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
So, how will United get on against Tottenham? Here's what the pundits said:
Mark Lawrenson
BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson had some words of criticism for Solskjaer's side, though is backing them to win 2-1.
"It's not just United's back four which is a problem - it is the protection, or lack of it, in front of them that really astonished me against Brighton (in the league meeting).
"Brighton were allowed to play in and around United's 18-yard box, which I could not understand.
"Solskjaer has got to find a better balance in his midfield because, yes, they were great going forward - but they look like they are going to concede goals too.
"Spurs created plenty of chances against Newcastle last weekend, but could not beat Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
"I am going with United because of their attacking power, but it is going to be very close."
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Michael Owen
Former United and Liverpool striker Michael Owen is also going for a narrow home win.
"Jose Mourinho was last seen in the Premier League, storming off the pitch after VAR robbed his side of three points at home to Newcastle last weekend," said Owen in his latest BetVictor blog.
"Who could blame him? Unfortunately, these are the new rules, so you have to feel for the officials in this case as well.
"Of course, this match has the added twist that Mourinho returns to Old Trafford. These are situations he thrives in and I expect Spurs to be disciplined.
"United have had problems of their own in their first two matches even though they managed to nick the points last week at Brighton, and I think they could have just enough to edge it here."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Paddy McGuninness and Top Gear crew spend 24 hours in Bolton

Paddy McGuinness is bringing his Top Gear co-hosts to Bolton in this weekend 's opening episode of the new series of the show .
Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris will join Paddy in trying to spend 24 hours inside three popular company cars while they travel around the town .
The challenge has been made because Bolton is twinned with the French town of Le Mans - known for its gruelling 24-hour race - but is really an excuse for the hometown boy to show off the area to his friends .
The former Take Me Out host takes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without any of them stepping foot on the ground , visiting the town hall , The Griffin Pub and even the house he grew up in .
In preparation for their massive challenge , the group also took a trip to Bolton Market to stock up on bedding , toilet roll and everything else you might need for 24 hours in a Tesla Model 3 , a Volvo S60 and a BMW 3-Series .
And , they even take a nighttime trip to the University of Bolton Stadium .
Speaking about returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` When you film in your hometown it ’ s always special .
`` I remember watching it for the first time and filling up .
I was like , God look at this I ’ m like on a show that ’ s massive around the world , we ’ re on BBC One and these are the streets I grew up in and played in .
`` It was just a really , really special thing and it ’ s a lovely , funny and warm episode .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me it was kind of like one of those clichés ‘ I wish my mum could see me now ’ , but I did definitely get that feeling from it . ''
His colleague Chris added : '' I don ’ t have much to do with the North , but I absolutely loved it .
`` Although it pains me to say it , it was wonderful to see just how much Paddy is loved in his hometown . ''
This year Top Gear makes its return to BBC One and @ @ @ @ @ @

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Paddy McGuinness is bringing his Top Gear co-hosts to Bolton in this weekend's opening episode of the new series of the show.
Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris will join Paddy in trying to spend 24 hours inside three popular company cars while they travel around the town.
The challenge has been made because Bolton is twinned with the French town of Le Mans - known for its gruelling 24-hour race - but is really an excuse for the hometown boy to show off the area to his friends.
The former Take Me Out host takes the crew on a trip around the town without any of them stepping foot on the ground, visiting the town hall, The Griffin Pub and even the house he grew up in.
In preparation for their massive challenge, the group also took a trip to Bolton Market to stock up on bedding, toilet roll and everything else you might need for 24 hours in a Tesla Model 3, a Volvo S60 and a BMW 3-Series.
And, they even take a nighttime trip to the University of Bolton Stadium.
Speaking about returning to his home town to film, Paddy said: "When you film in your hometown it’s always special.
"I remember watching it for the first time and filling up. I was like, God look at this I’m like on a show that’s massive around the world, we’re on BBC One and these are the streets I grew up in and played in.
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"It was just a really, really special thing and it’s a lovely, funny and warm episode.
"It’s just so lovely, for me it was kind of like one of those clichés ‘ I wish my mum could see me now ’ , but I did definitely get that feeling from it."
His colleague Chris added:" I don’t have much to do with the North, but I absolutely loved it.
"Although it pains me to say it, it was wonderful to see just how much Paddy is loved in his hometown."
This year Top Gear makes its return to BBC One and will air on Sunday evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--You can now stay in a prison that once housed the UK's most notorious criminals

A haunted prison that once housed some of Britain 's most dangerous inmates is once again welcoming brave guests to spend the night .
Officially known as HMP Cornhill , the Grade II* listed Shepton Mallet Prison has been home to thousands of convicts since first opening in 1610 .
In the 1950s , London 's feared East End gangsters Ron and Reggie Kray were brought to the prison - where they met future rivals Charlie Richardson and George Cornell .
Ron Kray then went on to shoot the pair in a pub in London 's Whitechapel .
And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have earned the prison its grim reputation .
It 's also considered one of the most haunted , with multiple reports of sinister spectres that supposedly stalk the corridors , opening and slamming doors and terrorising visitors .
During its centuries as a correctional facility , the Somerset-based penitentiary has seen the depraved treatment and gruesome executions of those condemned to the cells .
In the early days of the institute throughout the 17th and 18th century , women and children were kept in horrendous conditions , starving in packed , smallpox-infested cells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are scattered throughout the grounds .
The records show that seven judicial executions took place between 1889 and 1926 .
A further 18 military executions were carried out here during its time as an American Military prison during World War II - either by hanging or firing squad - for crimes including rape and murder .
But the total number of people put to death at Shepton Mallet is unknown .
Before its closure in 2013 the lock-up was the oldest operating prison in the country and held almost 200 high-risk prisoners at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years since its closure , it has been operating as a tourist attraction - and most recently was featured in the ITV drama Des - a three part series based on the arrest and trial of notorious serial killer Dennis Nilsen .
And now , following the coronavirus lockdown , dates have been released offering brave souls a chance to spend the night in the cells at Shepton Mallet .
Hosted by paranormal investigators Bump In The Night , a number of 2021 dates for overnight stays have been released .
Tickets are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each stay lasting from 9am until 3am .
For more information and tickets , visit Bump In The Night 's website .
A Bump In The Night spokesperson said : `` Since I started working for Bump In The Night I 've been on quite a few night-time tours of the prison and they really are terrifying .
`` I was n't convinced it would be that scary before my first one but that has definitely changed now .
I 've seen and heard all sorts including shadows when nobody is around , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see nobody there .
`` When we were in the prison once my colleague leapt up from his seat and ran across the room .
I asked what happened and he said he heard a loud growling sound in his ear , but we were the only two people in there . ''
Those who would feel more comfortable visiting the prison in daylight hours , Shepton Mallet also offers jailhouse tours which can be booked online .

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A haunted prison that once housed some of Britain's most dangerous inmates is once again welcoming brave guests to spend the night.
Officially known as HMP Cornhill, the Grade II* listed Shepton Mallet Prison has been home to thousands of convicts since first opening in 1610.
In the 1950s, London's feared East End gangsters Ron and Reggie Kray were brought to the prison - where they met future rivals Charlie Richardson and George Cornell.
Ron Kray then went on to shoot the pair in a pub in London's Whitechapel.
And it's not just the high-profile inmates that have earned the prison its grim reputation.
It's also considered one of the most haunted, with multiple reports of sinister spectres that supposedly stalk the corridors, opening and slamming doors and terrorising visitors.
(Image: Bristol Live)
During its centuries as a correctional facility, the Somerset-based penitentiary has seen the depraved treatment and gruesome executions of those condemned to the cells.
In the early days of the institute throughout the 17th and 18th century, women and children were kept in horrendous conditions, starving in packed, smallpox-infested cells.
The unmarked graves of former inmates are scattered throughout the grounds. The records show that seven judicial executions took place between 1889 and 1926.
A further 18 military executions were carried out here during its time as an American Military prison during World War II - either by hanging or firing squad - for crimes including rape and murder.
But the total number of people put to death at Shepton Mallet is unknown.
(Image: SOM)
Before its closure in 2013 the lock-up was the oldest operating prison in the country and held almost 200 high-risk prisoners at its peak.
In it's seven years since its closure, it has been operating as a tourist attraction - and most recently was featured in the ITV drama Des - a three part series based on the arrest and trial of notorious serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
And now, following the coronavirus lockdown, dates have been released offering brave souls a chance to spend the night in the cells at Shepton Mallet.
Hosted by paranormal investigators Bump In The Night, a number of 2021 dates for overnight stays have been released.
Tickets are priced at £50 per person, with each stay lasting from 9am until 3am. For more information and tickets, visit Bump In The Night's website.
A Bump In The Night spokesperson said: "Since I started working for Bump In The Night I've been on quite a few night-time tours of the prison and they really are terrifying.
"I wasn't convinced it would be that scary before my first one but that has definitely changed now. I've seen and heard all sorts including shadows when nobody is around, doors slamming shut and footsteps only to see nobody there.
"When we were in the prison once my colleague leapt up from his seat and ran across the room. I asked what happened and he said he heard a loud growling sound in his ear, but we were the only two people in there."
Those who would feel more comfortable visiting the prison in daylight hours, Shepton Mallet also offers jailhouse tours which can be booked online.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Boris Johnson warns we are in for a 'tough winter and bumpy Christmas'

Boris Johnson has warned that the UK is in for 'bumpy , bumpy months ahead ' in the lead up to Christmas as coronavirus cases continue to rise .
In an interview with Andrew Marr on this BBC this morning , the prime minister said the UK could still be in for a 'tough winter ' .
But Mr Johnson said he still believed things could be 'significantly different ' by Christmas .
“ What you ’ ve got to do is realise that this is a pandemic in which people need to understand that there is hope – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We will get through this and get through this very well . ''
However , he said Brits would have to face up to a tough winter .
`` Be in no doubt that it is still very possible that there are bumpy , bumpy months ahead , '' he told Mr Marr .
“ This could be a very tough winter for all of us – we ’ ve got to face that fact.
” Mr Johnson urged the public to `` work together '' and `` follow the guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatigue that people are experiencing '' .
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Have your say in the comments below Mr Johnson replied : “ They ’ re furious at me and they ’ re furious with the government , but… I ’ ve got to tell you in all candour it ’ s going to continue to be bumpy through to Christmas , it may even be bumpy beyond .
“ But this is the only way to do it.
” Mr Johnson also told the BBC he did not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' that a vaccine would be found for certain .
But he said scientists are `` all virtually unanimous that by the spring things will be radically different '' .
Mr Johnson said new treatments were now available , adding : “ We will find all sorts of ways , I ’ m absolutely sure , particularly through mass testing programmes , of changing the way that we tackle this virus.
” He said people should behave “ fearlessly ” but with common sense as the government attempts to contain the virus at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open .

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Boris Johnson has warned that the UK is in for 'bumpy, bumpy months ahead' in the lead up to Christmas as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
In an interview with Andrew Marr on this BBC this morning, the prime minister said the UK could still be in for a 'tough winter'.
But Mr Johnson said he still believed things could be 'significantly different' by Christmas.
“What you’ve got to do is realise that this is a pandemic in which people need to understand that there is hope – and there is hope," he said.
“We will get through this and get through this very well."
However, he said Brits would have to face up to a tough winter.
"Be in no doubt that it is still very possible that there are bumpy, bumpy months ahead," he told Mr Marr.
“This could be a very tough winter for all of us – we’ve got to face that fact.”
Mr Johnson urged the public to "work together" and "follow the guidance" insisting that he "appreciates the fatigue that people are experiencing".
What do you think about this? Have your say in the comments below
Mr Marr told the prime minister: “People are exhausted, they’re furious."
Mr Johnson replied: “They’re furious at me and they’re furious with the government, but… I’ve got to tell you in all candour it’s going to continue to be bumpy through to Christmas, it may even be bumpy beyond.
“But this is the only way to do it.”
Mr Johnson also told the BBC he did not want to get people's hopes up 'unnecessarily' that a vaccine would be found for certain.
But he said scientists are "all virtually unanimous that by the spring things will be radically different".
Mr Johnson said new treatments were now available, adding: “We will find all sorts of ways, I’m absolutely sure, particularly through mass testing programmes, of changing the way that we tackle this virus.”
He said people should behave “fearlessly” but with common sense as the government attempts to contain the virus at the same time as keeping the economy open.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Why Pep Guardiola has changed his view on Man City enemies

Pep Guardiola is not thinking about any Manchester City enemies as he concentrates on getting his team up to speed for the season .
The Blues boss last year spoke of his need for enemies - `` I love when people hate me and hope I fail .
It gives me fire and makes me think 'OK , watch this , '' he said - as a way of fuelling his motivation , and City certainly had plenty of rivalry last year both on and off the pitch with eight Premier League clubs getting involved in their appeal over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arbitration for Sport .
Guardiola has insisted that he is up for the challenge as he takes on a career-first and manages the same club for a fifth season , although he has said he still has to earn a new deal to stay beyond 2021 .
However , those rivalries appear to have taken a back seat for the moment as the Catalan coach explained how he has no need for that motivation .
`` Sometimes , when someone pushes me , yes , I fight back , '' he told Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You need those hypothetical enemies sometimes - to say , 'Ok , I 'll show you who we are as a team . '
`` But right now ?
I do n't need them .
I 'm stable , I 'm calm . ''
Guardiola was similarly serene after his side could only draw at Leeds , dropping points in consecutive league games for the first time in nearly two years .
City 's manager refused to be panicked by the prospect of already being eight points behind Liverpool should the champions @ @ @ @

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Pep Guardiola is not thinking about any Manchester City enemies as he concentrates on getting his team up to speed for the season.
The Blues boss last year spoke of his need for enemies - "I love when people hate me and hope I fail. It gives me fire and makes me think 'OK, watch this," he said - as a way of fuelling his motivation, and City certainly had plenty of rivalry last year both on and off the pitch with eight Premier League clubs getting involved in their appeal over a Champions League ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Guardiola has insisted that he is up for the challenge as he takes on a career-first and manages the same club for a fifth season, although he has said he still has to earn a new deal to stay beyond 2021.
However, those rivalries appear to have taken a back seat for the moment as the Catalan coach explained how he has no need for that motivation.
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"Sometimes, when someone pushes me, yes, I fight back," he told Sky Sports ahead of the Leeds game. "You need those hypothetical enemies sometimes - to say, 'Ok, I'll show you who we are as a team.'
"But right now? I don't need them. I'm stable, I'm calm."
Guardiola was similarly serene after his side could only draw at Leeds, dropping points in consecutive league games for the first time in nearly two years. City's manager refused to be panicked by the prospect of already being eight points behind Liverpool should the champions beat Aston Villa.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Cineworld 'set to close all UK cinemas'

Cineworld 'set to close all UK cinemas'

Cinema giant Cineworld could be set to shut all of its UK locations , reports suggest .
The huge firm has been hit hard by lockdown and further problems have been unearthed since the decision to delay the release of the latest James Bond film , No Time to Die , according to the Sunday Times .
The paper says bosses at Cineworld will write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to claim the industry is now 'unviable ' .
It is believed that the company plans to reopen its cinemas next year but its 5,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the possibility of rejoining when locations can open again .
The decision is thought to have been at least partially driven by the delay in the latest 007 blockbuster , which was set to be released this spring but will now not be hitting the screens until April 2021 .
Cineworld has yet to make a public statement on the reports but has already issued warnings over its future after posting losses of £1.3bn last month , with the impact of the pandemic blamed for this sudden downturn .
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK and runs 120 venues around the country .
Four of these locations are in Greater Manchester : To check for locations near you , visit the company 's website : www.cineworld.co.uk .

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Cinema giant Cineworld could be set to shut all of its UK locations, reports suggest.
The huge firm has been hit hard by lockdown and further problems have been unearthed since the decision to delay the release of the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, according to the Sunday Times.
The paper says bosses at Cineworld will write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to claim the industry is now 'unviable'.
It is believed that the company plans to reopen its cinemas next year but its 5,500 staff will be asked to accept redundancy, with the possibility of rejoining when locations can open again.
The decision is thought to have been at least partially driven by the delay in the latest 007 blockbuster, which was set to be released this spring but will now not be hitting the screens until April 2021.
Cineworld has yet to make a public statement on the reports but has already issued warnings over its future after posting losses of £1.3bn last month, with the impact of the pandemic blamed for this sudden downturn.
The company is the biggest cinema operator in the UK and runs 120 venues around the country.
Four of these locations are in Greater Manchester:
Cineworld Didsbury, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre
Cineworld Ashton, Fold Way, Ashton Leisure Park
Cineworld Leigh, The Loom, Spinning Jenny Way
Cineworld Bolton, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way
To check for locations near you, visit the company's website: www.cineworld.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Black History Month events 2020 in Greater Manchester and online

Black History Month is here , and more pertinent than ever in a year that has seen black people dying in disproportionate numbers from Covid and the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in the US sparking worldwide # BlackLivesMatter protests .
As Catherine Ross , guest editor of the official website , puts it : `` 2020 has held a mirror up to the world and forced many to see the reality of racism in all its guises . ''
Shining a light on black history , heritage and culture , this year 's Black History Month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light of the current coronavirus restrictions .
Many of Greater Manchester 's reopened galleries , museums and theatres will also be hosting in-person performances and exhibitions , with extra safety measures in place .
From poetry readings and theatre to thought-provoking talks , we 've picked out a few of the highlights below .
You can find out more about Black History Month and other events around the country at blackhistorymonth.org.uk .
First Street arts centre HOME has put together a programme of events celebrating black artists through art , film , theatre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in person and online .
Resident artists Young Identity will reopen HOME 's theatre with Working from HOME ( October 13 ) , launching their new book of poetry with performances from members of the group .
Other theatre highlights include One Woman , a hypnotic dreamscape following one woman ’ s wrestle with her identity , by Black Gold Arts ’ Cheryl Martin , which will be available to watch online ( October 24 ) .
Meanwhile in the gallery , Christain Asare returns to HOME with Love Flows ( October 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in oils celebrating the creative contributions of Manchester 's trailblazing House of Noir collective .
Film fans can look forward to a series of screenings highlighting the contribution of black directors , writers and actors including Earl Cameron in Pool of London ; Paul Robeson in The Proud Valley and his silent screen debut Body and Soul ; Debbie Tucker Green ’ s The Second Coming , starring Idris Elba , and Charles Burnett 's The Glass Shield .
Elsewhere throughout the month there 'll be a series of virtual performances by three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sessions , and two online panel discussions exploring representation and space .
Dave Moutrey , director and CEO of HOME , said : “ This is a real opportunity to learn about and take pride in black identity and community and we are proud to provide a platform to discuss important issues , explore black history and feature fantastic work that we know our audiences will enjoy.
” For the full programme and ticket information , visit homemcr.org/event/black-history-month-2020 .
Curated by Manchester poet SuAndi , of Black Arts Alliance , and developed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual poetry night is part of a programme honouring the 75th anniversary of the 1945 Pan-African Congress in Manchester .
Readings of original and existing work will be presented by family members of some of the original delegates , in a fusion of oral history , dance , acapella and poetry .
Those tuning in can look forward to extracts from writers including W.E.B Du Bois , Marcus Garvey , Merle Collins and SuAndi , as well as two new commissioned pieces by Ronald Samm and Kevin E Turner , with musical score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Black Arts Alliance , SuAndi has worked to preserve the history of the pre- and post-war African and Caribbean communities in her home city , and was awarded an OBE for her contribution to the Black Arts Sector in 1999 .
Voices for Freedom will be streamed on Thursday October 15 , from 7.30pm .
Tickets are free from Eventbrite .
Taking place from October 23 to 25 , Manchester Literature Festival 's first digital offering features conversations with leading national and international authors , activists , poets and hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angela Davis in conversation with poet and Scottish Makar Jackie Kay about activism , protest , equality , social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement .
Booker Prize nominated American Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste will also be in conversation with MLF Patron and former Women ’ s Prize for Fiction winner Kamila Shamsie about her extraordinary novel , The Shadow King .
They will discuss the challenge of writing historical fiction , the impact of war , the women written out of African and European history , and the Ethiopian writers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration .
Two of America ’ s most exciting and compelling black writers , Tayari Jones and Brit Bennett , will also be discussing their novels , Silver Sparrow and The Vanishing Half , which explore race , class , passing , identity and sisterhood .
There 'll also be a Picador poetry showcase featuring prominent black poets Jericho Brown , Rachel Long , Raymond Antrobus and Safiya Sinclair , plus the return of Slay In Your Lane editors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené , who 'll be discussing their new anthology Loud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ editor Margaret Busby will also appear to discuss the anthology , featuring 200 female writers from the African diaspora , as well as her original Daughters of Africa , published two decades ago .
Fans of Nina Simone can also look forward to Cabaret for Freedom , a special showcase of poetry and music celebrating her life and work , featuring Akilah Akinola , Ellouise Bridge , Malika Booker , Zena Edwards , Shirley May , Ugochi Nwaogwugwu and Young Identity .
Tickets are available on a ‘ pay what you can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options to support the festival 's work and future .
Visit manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk for a full programme and to book .
Images of Protest : Black Lives Matter at the People 's History Museum This exhibition opened last month at the Spinningfields museum , featuring images taken by photographer Jake Hardy of the Black Lives Matter protests in Manchester during May and June 2020 .
Accompanying the images on display in the Mini Theatre in Main Gallery One is Jake ’ s personal story of what it felt like to take part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 3 .
The museum is free to visit with a suggested donation of £5 .
Visit phm.org.uk for opening times and more information .
The Working Class Movement Library 's live-streamed series of Invisible Histories talks continues this autumn , including a Black History Month special .
Deej Malik-Johnson , a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Manchester , will talk to the virtual audience about the life and legacy of the late Len Johnson .
The Clayton-born activist and boxer faced and fought racism both in and out of the ring .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the British and European divisions and was recognised as one of the world 's best boxers .
But he was prevented from a title shot by the colour bar of the time , and despite winning the British Empire belt in Australia in 1926 , the authorities refused to recognise his achievement .
Read more of today 's top stories here Disillusioned , he retired as a professional and toured the country fighting in the so-called boxing booths of the era , staging up to 14 fights a day in his own travelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World War , Len became a prominent local left-wing and anti-racism activist .
A friend of the great American campaigner and actor Paul Robeson , he also helped organise and attended the 5th Pan African Congress in Manchester .
After being turned away from Old Abbey Taphouse pub on the Greenheys estate between Hulme and Moss Side in 1953 , he organised a protest of more than 200 people standing together against the landlord 's ban .
Eventually it was overturned and Len - who was teetotal - was invited inside and sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publican .
His victory inspired others and fuelled the drive to end the 'colour bar ' policies of the era , both across Manchester and the country .
The talk will be live-streamed on October 28 at 2pm .
Tickets are free , visit the Working Class Movement Library website for more information .
Singer , poet , director , writer and performer Cheryl Martin will perform in two Facebook Live events as part of Oldham Libraries ' programme of Black History Month events .
When I Think of Home ( October 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see Cheryl looking back through song , memory and humour at what her parents – two young black people in segregated , unequal America – managed to create for their children .
Celeste ’ s Sparkly Cat ( October 17 ) is for families , and follows a young girl whose mum wants her to stay home and follow the rules and a sparkly cat who has completely different ideas .
Also worth a visit is Gallery Oldham ’ s Rock Against Racism exhibition , which captures the movement that ran between 1976 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of events across the UK .
The exhibition is also available online at galleryoldham.org.uk/exhibitions/syd-shelton-rock-against-racism .

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Black History Month is here, and more pertinent than ever in a year that has seen black people dying in disproportionate numbers from Covid and the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in the US sparking worldwide #BlackLivesMatter protests.
As Catherine Ross, guest editor of the official website, puts it: "2020 has held a mirror up to the world and forced many to see the reality of racism in all its guises."
Shining a light on black history, heritage and culture, this year's Black History Month programme includes plenty of virtual events in light of the current coronavirus restrictions.
Many of Greater Manchester's reopened galleries, museums and theatres will also be hosting in-person performances and exhibitions, with extra safety measures in place.
From poetry readings and theatre to thought-provoking talks, we've picked out a few of the highlights below.
You can find out more about Black History Month and other events around the country at blackhistorymonth.org.uk.
Black History Month at HOME
(Image: HOME)
First Street arts centre HOME has put together a programme of events celebrating black artists through art, film, theatre, music and interactive events, both in person and online.
Resident artists Young Identity will reopen HOME's theatre with Working from HOME (October 13), launching their new book of poetry with performances from members of the group.
Other theatre highlights include One Woman, a hypnotic dreamscape following one woman’s wrestle with her identity, by Black Gold Arts’ Cheryl Martin, which will be available to watch online (October 24).
Meanwhile in the gallery, Christain Asare returns to HOME with Love Flows (October 1 to November 15), a diptych in oils celebrating the creative contributions of Manchester's trailblazing House of Noir collective.
Film fans can look forward to a series of screenings highlighting the contribution of black directors, writers and actors including Earl Cameron in Pool of London; Paul Robeson in The Proud Valley and his silent screen debut Body and Soul; Debbie Tucker Green’s The Second Coming, starring Idris Elba, and Charles Burnett's The Glass Shield.
Elsewhere throughout the month there'll be a series of virtual performances by three north west-based back musicians, family storytime sessions, and two online panel discussions exploring representation and space.
Dave Moutrey, director and CEO of HOME, said: “This is a real opportunity to learn about and take pride in black identity and community and we are proud to provide a platform to discuss important issues, explore black history and feature fantastic work that we know our audiences will enjoy.”
For the full programme and ticket information, visit homemcr.org/event/black-history-month-2020.
Voices for Freedom
Curated by Manchester poet SuAndi, of Black Arts Alliance, and developed in collaboration with Manchester Poetry Library, this virtual poetry night is part of a programme honouring the 75th anniversary of the 1945 Pan-African Congress in Manchester.
Readings of original and existing work will be presented by family members of some of the original delegates, in a fusion of oral history, dance, acapella and poetry.
Those tuning in can look forward to extracts from writers including W.E.B Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Merle Collins and SuAndi, as well as two new commissioned pieces by Ronald Samm and Kevin E Turner, with musical score by Kevin Davy.
As cultural director of the National Black Arts Alliance, SuAndi has worked to preserve the history of the pre- and post-war African and Caribbean communities in her home city, and was awarded an OBE for her contribution to the Black Arts Sector in 1999.
Voices for Freedom will be streamed on Thursday October 15, from 7.30pm. Tickets are free from Eventbrite.
Manchester Literature Festival
(Image: Manchester Literature Festival)
Taking place from October 23 to 25, Manchester Literature Festival's first digital offering features conversations with leading national and international authors, activists, poets and hosts.
Highlights include US civil rights activist Angela Davis in conversation with poet and Scottish Makar Jackie Kay about activism, protest, equality, social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Booker Prize nominated American Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste will also be in conversation with MLF Patron and former Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Kamila Shamsie about her extraordinary novel, The Shadow King.
They will discuss the challenge of writing historical fiction, the impact of war, the women written out of African and European history, and the Ethiopian writers and novels that have been an influence and inspiration.
Two of America’s most exciting and compelling black writers, Tayari Jones and Brit Bennett, will also be discussing their novels, Silver Sparrow and The Vanishing Half, which explore race, class, passing, identity and sisterhood.
There'll also be a Picador poetry showcase featuring prominent black poets Jericho Brown, Rachel Long, Raymond Antrobus and Safiya Sinclair, plus the return of Slay In Your Lane editors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené, who'll be discussing their new anthology Loud Black Girls.
New Daughters of Africa editor Margaret Busby will also appear to discuss the anthology, featuring 200 female writers from the African diaspora, as well as her original Daughters of Africa, published two decades ago.
Fans of Nina Simone can also look forward to Cabaret for Freedom, a special showcase of poetry and music celebrating her life and work,featuring Akilah Akinola, Ellouise Bridge, Malika Booker, Zena Edwards, Shirley May, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu and Young Identity.
Tickets are available on a ‘pay what you can’ pricing scheme, with a number of options to support the festival's work and future. Visit manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk for a full programme and to book.
Images of Protest: Black Lives Matter at the People's History Museum
This exhibition opened last month at the Spinningfields museum, featuring images taken by photographer Jake Hardy of the Black Lives Matter protests in Manchester during May and June 2020.
Accompanying the images on display in the Mini Theatre in Main Gallery One is Jake’s personal story of what it felt like to take part in the demonstrations.
You can catch it until January 3. The museum is free to visit with a suggested donation of £5.
Visit phm.org.uk for opening times and more information.
Black History Month at the Working Class Movement Library
(Image: Manchester Libraries)
The Working Class Movement Library's live-streamed series of Invisible Histories talks continues this autumn, including a Black History Month special.
Deej Malik-Johnson, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Manchester, will talk to the virtual audience about the life and legacy of the late Len Johnson.
The Clayton-born activist and boxer faced and fought racism both in and out of the ring.
As a young middleweight, he dominated the British and European divisions and was recognised as one of the world's best boxers.
But he was prevented from a title shot by the colour bar of the time, and despite winning the British Empire belt in Australia in 1926, the authorities refused to recognise his achievement.
Disillusioned, he retired as a professional and toured the country fighting in the so-called boxing booths of the era, staging up to 14 fights a day in his own travelling show.
After serving in the Second World War, Len became a prominent local left-wing and anti-racism activist. A friend of the great American campaigner and actor Paul Robeson, he also helped organise and attended the 5th Pan African Congress in Manchester.
After being turned away from Old Abbey Taphouse pub on the Greenheys estate between Hulme and Moss Side in 1953, he organised a protest of more than 200 people standing together against the landlord's ban.
Eventually it was overturned and Len - who was teetotal - was invited inside and sat down to share a drink with the publican.
His victory inspired others and fuelled the drive to end the 'colour bar' policies of the era, both across Manchester and the country.
The talk will be live-streamed on October 28 at 2pm. Tickets are free, visit the Working Class Movement Library website for more information.
Black History Month at Oldham Libraries
Singer, poet, director, writer and performer Cheryl Martin will perform in two Facebook Live events as part of Oldham Libraries' programme of Black History Month events.
When I Think of Home (October 14) is aimed at adults and will see Cheryl looking back through song, memory and humour at what her parents – two young black people in segregated, unequal America – managed to create for their children.
Celeste’s Sparkly Cat (October 17) is for families, and follows a young girl whose mum wants her to stay home and follow the rules and a sparkly cat who has completely different ideas.
Also worth a visit is Gallery Oldham’s Rock Against Racism exhibition, which captures the movement that ran between 1976 and 1981 and confronted racism at a series of events across the UK.
The exhibition is also available online at galleryoldham.org.uk/exhibitions/syd-shelton-rock-against-racism.