themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Wigan's greatest Premier League escapes and why fans should still have hope

The news that Wigan Athletic could be hit with a 12 point deduction after entering administration was a bitter blow for Paul Cook and his players .
The Latics are on a fantastic run of form that has pulled them into mid-table , but news of administration , and the penalties attached to it , would see the club drop from 50 points to 38 points - putting them firmly into a relegation battle .
It is no surprise that has sparked a wave of concern among Wigan fans as the club try to avoid more yo-yo-ing between the divisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club is known for , however , it ’ s engineering a great escape .
With that in mind here , are three of the club ’ s greatest recent escapes ...
The notion of second-season syndrome is well-established in the Premier League , as newly-promoted teams drop off and ultimately succumb to relegation .
The Latics were almost guilty of that themselves , but were saved thanks to a massive result against Sheffield United on the final day of the season .
The Blades were in an equally dire predicament , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loser of this match would go down along with Charlton Athletic and Watford .
Wigan hadn ’ t won a league game since early March , but that didn ’ t stop them emerging victorious , 2-1 , to secure 38 points and survive at the expense of the Blades on goal difference .
It was certainly a tense affair , however , with the Guardian ’ s Kevin McCarra writing afterwards : “ Wigan Athletic lost a 1-0 lead , lost their captain Arjan de Zeeuw through injury and lost their attacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would not allow their Premiership status to be stripped from them.
” In reality , it was just their opening act .
Roberto Martinez ’ s side started the day in 19th place , but they were in good form going into the final day of the season after losing just one of their previous four league games .
It was a stark contrast to the team ’ s early form that saw them win just once by the start of October .
A trip to Stoke City was on the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early proceedings with Ali Al-Habsi called into action on numerous occasions .
Things eventually settled and with 12 minutes of normal time remaining Hugo Rodallega stepped up with the winning goal .
It could have been a day of despair for Wigan fans had Jonathan Walters not applied a needless touch to Kenwyne Jones ’ goal-bound header , with the Irishman well offside .
Full-time brought with it raucous celebrations as Birmingham City joined Blackpool and West Ham United in being demoted to the Championship .
Meanwhile , Wigan finished 16th with 42 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was starting to look like a habit for Wigan as they became the Harry Houdini of the Premier League .
The Latics started the season fairly well with two draws and a win from their opening three games .
What followed was a disastrous run that saw them lose eight league games in a row , a run that was only ended by a 3-3 draw against Blackburn Rovers .
Perhaps the players were saving themselves for the end of the season because they kicked into high gear in March .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine games to go the club ’ s excellent run of form started with a win at Anfield and saw wins against Manchester United , Arsenal , and a Newcastle side chasing the top four .
Of their final nine games , only two ended in defeat , and that allowed them to finish 15th on 43 points , seven clear of Bolton Wanderers who went down alongside Blackburn and Wolverhampton Wanderers .

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The news that Wigan Athletic could be hit with a 12 point deduction after entering administration was a bitter blow for Paul Cook and his players.
The Latics are on a fantastic run of form that has pulled them into mid-table, but news of administration, and the penalties attached to it, would see the club drop from 50 points to 38 points - putting them firmly into a relegation battle.
It is no surprise that has sparked a wave of concern among Wigan fans as the club try to avoid more yo-yo-ing between the divisions. But if there is one thing the club is known for, however, it’s engineering a great escape.
With that in mind here, are three of the club’s greatest recent escapes...
2006-2007
The notion of second-season syndrome is well-established in the Premier League, as newly-promoted teams drop off and ultimately succumb to relegation.
The Latics were almost guilty of that themselves, but were saved thanks to a massive result against Sheffield United on the final day of the season.
The Blades were in an equally dire predicament, and it seemed almost inevitable that the loser of this match would go down along with Charlton Athletic and Watford. Wigan hadn’t won a league game since early March, but that didn’t stop them emerging victorious, 2-1, to secure 38 points and survive at the expense of the Blades on goal difference.
It was certainly a tense affair, however, with the Guardian’s Kevin McCarra writing afterwards:
“Wigan Athletic lost a 1-0 lead, lost their captain Arjan de Zeeuw through injury and lost their attacker Lee McCulloch to a red card but they would not allow their Premiership status to be stripped from them.”
In reality, it was just their opening act.
2010-2011
Roberto Martinez’s side started the day in 19th place, but they were in good form going into the final day of the season after losing just one of their previous four league games.
It was a stark contrast to the team’s early form that saw them win just once by the start of October.
A trip to Stoke City was on the cards, and the home side dominated the early proceedings with Ali Al-Habsi called into action on numerous occasions. Things eventually settled and with 12 minutes of normal time remaining Hugo Rodallega stepped up with the winning goal.
It could have been a day of despair for Wigan fans had Jonathan Walters not applied a needless touch to Kenwyne Jones’ goal-bound header, with the Irishman well offside. Full-time brought with it raucous celebrations as Birmingham City joined Blackpool and West Ham United in being demoted to the Championship.
Meanwhile, Wigan finished 16th with 42 points to show for their hard work.
2011-2012
It was starting to look like a habit for Wigan as they became the Harry Houdini of the Premier League.
The Latics started the season fairly well with two draws and a win from their opening three games. What followed was a disastrous run that saw them lose eight league games in a row, a run that was only ended by a 3-3 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
Perhaps the players were saving themselves for the end of the season because they kicked into high gear in March. Still mired in a relegation battle with nine games to go the club’s excellent run of form started with a win at Anfield and saw wins against Manchester United, Arsenal, and a Newcastle side chasing the top four.
Of their final nine games, only two ended in defeat, and that allowed them to finish 15th on 43 points, seven clear of Bolton Wanderers who went down alongside Blackburn and Wolverhampton Wanderers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--'Mummy what's his name?' - expert's daughter steals the show on BBC News

This is the moment an expert being interviewed on BBC News was hilariously interrupted by her young daughter .
Dr Clare Wenham was discussing local lockdowns during a segment on BBC News this afternoon .
But the professor 's daughter Scarlett stole the show while trying to find the perfect place to put a framed picture of a unicorn .
In a clip posted on the BBC News Twitter feed , Scarlett can be seen placing the picture in various locations on a book shelf .
Luckily , news anchor Christian Fraser came to the rescue and , after asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her daughter 's name , gave his opinion .
`` Scarlett , '' he said .
`` I think it looks better on the lower shelf , and it 's a lovely unicorn . ''
Scarlett then asked her mum what his name was , before explaining that she was trying to find the best place to put her painting .
`` Mummy , what 's his name ? ''
she asked , while her mum tried to encourage her to keep quiet .
Mr Fraser has been praised on Twitter for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how it is working from home , '' he says in the clip .
`` Do you need to do anything ?
Carry on . ''
One person commented : `` I love that the anchor was able to play it off for her and make everyone comfortable .
What a good guy . ''
Another said : `` Good on the news reader to act normal and engage with the child ... .well done BBC ! ''
While one added : `` Georgeous..and at the heart of so many peoples ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at present .
`` Well done Claire and Francis ( and Scarlett who will no doubt be crying when shown this once she ’ s a self conscious teenager ) . ''

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This is the moment an expert being interviewed on BBC News was hilariously interrupted by her young daughter.
Dr Clare Wenham was discussing local lockdowns during a segment on BBC News this afternoon.
But the professor's daughter Scarlett stole the show while trying to find the perfect place to put a framed picture of a unicorn.
In a clip posted on the BBC News Twitter feed, Scarlett can be seen placing the picture in various locations on a book shelf.
Luckily, news anchor Christian Fraser came to the rescue and, after asking the London School of Economics professor for her daughter's name, gave his opinion.
"Scarlett," he said. "I think it looks better on the lower shelf, and it's a lovely unicorn."
Scarlett then asked her mum what his name was, before explaining that she was trying to find the best place to put her painting.
"Mummy, what's his name?" she asked, while her mum tried to encourage her to keep quiet.
Mr Fraser has been praised on Twitter for his handling of the situation.
"We know how it is working from home," he says in the clip. "Do you need to do anything? Carry on."
One person commented: "I love that the anchor was able to play it off for her and make everyone comfortable. What a good guy."
Another said: "Good on the news reader to act normal and engage with the child....well done BBC!"
While one added: "Georgeous..and at the heart of so many peoples’ struggles to hang all of this together at present.
"Well done Claire and Francis (and Scarlett who will no doubt be crying when shown this once she’s a self conscious teenager)."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Neville tells Man United they can't 'bully' Dortmund over Sancho fee

Gary Neville has insisted Manchester United ca n't 'bully ' Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho and will need to pay more than £50million for the winger .
Reports in the national media have claimed that Manchester United are unwilling to break the £50million barrier to sign Sancho .
MEN Sport understands that Sancho remains one of the club 's top transfer priorities this summer despite the financial impact of COVID-19 on the transfer market .
Having left Manchester City to play first-team football at Dortmund , Sancho has become one of the most sought-after talents across European football .
Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to further his development , whilst claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side will need to stump up more than £50million for his signature .
“ What these young lads have demonstrated in the last couple of years is that they ’ re not going to be hoarded by these big clubs that don ’ t give them football matches and quite rightly too , '' he said during commentary of their clash with Brighton .
`` It ’ s been proven that lads who have moved away and showed a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefited from it .
“ Someone at the time you questioned , ‘ How can you leave Manchester City ?
How can you turn down the opportunity there ?
’ .
But they weren ’ t putting players in the first-team at Manchester City at that time .
What he ’ s done is get himself a wonderful experience , and furthered his career .
“ I think you ’ ll have to play a bit more than that ( £50m ) , Ole .
That ’ s the problem , some clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sell players on the cheap , but I ’ m not sure you can bully clubs like Borussia Dortmund .
”

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Gary Neville has insisted Manchester United can't 'bully' Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho and will need to pay more than £50million for the winger.
Reports in the national media have claimed that Manchester United are unwilling to break the £50million barrier to sign Sancho.
MEN Sport understands that Sancho remains one of the club's top transfer priorities this summer despite the financial impact of COVID-19 on the transfer market.
Having left Manchester City to play first-team football at Dortmund, Sancho has become one of the most sought-after talents across European football.
Neville believes that the 20-year-old made the right decision to further his development, whilst claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will need to stump up more than £50million for his signature.
“What these young lads have demonstrated in the last couple of years is that they’re not going to be hoarded by these big clubs that don’t give them football matches and quite rightly too," he said during commentary of their clash with Brighton.
"It’s been proven that lads who have moved away and showed a bit of courage to go and get football have benefited from it.
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“Someone at the time you questioned, ‘How can you leave Manchester City? How can you turn down the opportunity there?’. But they weren’t putting players in the first-team at Manchester City at that time. What he’s done is get himself a wonderful experience, and furthered his career.
“I think you’ll have to play a bit more than that (£50m), Ole. That’s the problem, some clubs believe that other clubs will get desperate and sell players on the cheap, but I’m not sure you can bully clubs like Borussia Dortmund.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Former Wigan owner Dave Whelan speaks out after club enters administration

Former Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan says that he will `` not let '' the club go out of business despite it entering administration today .
At 12.30pm , the club announced that Paul Stanley , Gerald Krasner and Dean Watson , from Manchester-based firm Begbies Traynor , had been appointed as joint administrators .
It comes less than a month after Wigan were taken over by Next Leader Fund , headed by Hong Kong businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay - the second change of ownership in two years .
Local businessman and former professional footballer Dave Whelan , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million , had originally sold the club to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation ( IEC ) in 2018 , in a £22 million deal .
In Whelan 's 23 years at the club , he funded the £30 million construction of the DW Stadium , previously the JJB Stadium , and was chairman during the club 's rise through the divisions to the Premier League .
Whelan , who was also chairman of the Latics when they won the FA Cup in 2013 , appeared on Talksport 's White and Sawyer show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m shocked !
I ’ m in total shock , I really am .
I can not believe it !
“ It ’ s so sudden .
I mean , they play last night and win , they ’ ve won three in a row and I really can ’ t understand it .
Begbies Traynor said other interested parties have already been in touch , as they prepare to undertake a thorough review of the club 's financial position .
The Championship side are facing a 12-point deduction for entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applied depends on whether the club can achieve survival on the pitch .
They are currently 14th , and if they stay out of the bottom three the deduction will be applied to their final tally this season .
If they are relegated , they would be docked the points at the start of their 2020-21 League One campaign .
Whelan said that he sold the club in `` perfect '' condition and that he does not understand how the side have ended up in administration .
The 83-year-old also confirmed that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stick his nose in '' .
He added : `` I thought they were going to invest in the club and keep it going , invest money and try to get them back in the Premier League , and now this… I just can not understand what they ’ ve done .
It ’ s just so sudden .
`` When I sold the club it was in a good condition , perfect .
“ I ’ ll have to stick my nose in a little and have a look at what ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can find out what ’ s caused it .
I ’ ll have to try , because the people of Wigan will be in absolute shock , as I am .
“ Wigan is Wigan .
I built the stadium and it ’ s named after me , the DW Stadium , so I ’ m going to have to see if I can help in any way shape or form .
“ Wigan going out of business , it ’ s something you can not comprehend .
I won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan can not let that happen .
”

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Former Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan says that he will "not let" the club go out of business despite it entering administration today.
At 12.30pm, the club announced that Paul Stanley, Gerald Krasner and Dean Watson , from Manchester-based firm Begbies Traynor, had been appointed as joint administrators.
It comes less than a month after Wigan were taken over by Next Leader Fund, headed by Hong Kong businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay - the second change of ownership in two years.
Local businessman and former professional footballer Dave Whelan, who bought Wigan Athletic in 1995 for £1 million, had originally sold the club to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) in 2018, in a £22 million deal.
In Whelan's 23 years at the club, he funded the £30 million construction of the DW Stadium, previously the JJB Stadium, and was chairman during the club's rise through the divisions to the Premier League.
Whelan, who was also chairman of the Latics when they won the FA Cup in 2013, appeared on Talksport's White and Sawyer show this afternoon.
He said: “I’m shocked! I’m in total shock, I really am. I cannot believe it!
“It’s so sudden. I mean, they play last night and win, they’ve won three in a row and I really can’t understand it.
“It’s really sad news."
Begbies Traynor said other interested parties have already been in touch, as they prepare to undertake a thorough review of the club's financial position.
The Championship side are facing a 12-point deduction for entering administration, although when that sanction is applied depends on whether the club can achieve survival on the pitch.
They are currently 14th, and if they stay out of the bottom three the deduction will be applied to their final tally this season. If they are relegated, they would be docked the points at the start of their 2020-21 League One campaign.
Whelan said that he sold the club in "perfect" condition and that he does not understand how the side have ended up in administration.
The 83-year-old also confirmed that he is keen to assist and will "stick his nose in".
He added: "I thought they were going to invest in the club and keep it going, invest money and try to get them back in the Premier League, and now this… I just cannot understand what they’ve done. It’s just so sudden.
"When I sold the club it was in a good condition, perfect.
“I’ll have to stick my nose in a little and have a look at what’s going on, and see if I can find out what’s caused it. I’ll have to try, because the people of Wigan will be in absolute shock, as I am.
“Wigan is Wigan. I built the stadium and it’s named after me, the DW Stadium, so I’m going to have to see if I can help in any way shape or form.
“Wigan going out of business, it’s something you cannot comprehend. I won’t let that happen. The town of Wigan cannot let that happen.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Fernandes picks out 'amazing' Man Utd teammate for praise after Brighton win

Bruno Fernandes hailed the `` amazing '' David de Gea for preserving Manchester United 's clean sheet in their victory over Brighton at the Amex .
United ran out 3-0 winners on the south coast but having been a spectator for three-quarters of the game De Gea was called on to make two fine saves late in the second , denying Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay .
The Spaniard has been under pressure since his error in United 's first game back allowed Tottenham to take the lead , with Steven Bergwijn 's shot too powerful despite the United goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then De Gea has kept successive Premier League clean sheets and he looked sharp at Brighton to make two saves that while they were n't crucial in the context of the game , they did extend United 's impressive defensive record during an unbeaten run that now stretches to 15 games .
It was put to Fernandes that United 's display at the Amex had been a complete performance , but the Portuguese midfielder was more concerned with the result .
`` It ’ s not important if it ’ s complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the three points , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` We did a good game , we played well , the result is good , we don ’ t concede goals again and for us that is really important , our defenders deserve it and David did an amazing job today , he had two or three saves at the end that were amazing . ''
While United had needed extra-time to beat Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday , that disjointed performance featured eight changes from the side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford a week ago .
With that starting XI restored United were again dominant on Premier League duty in keeping up the pressure on Leicester City in third and Chelsea in fourth .
`` We knew after the last game we played we had a lot of time , we knew we needed to come in the game and the first minutes would be important because we are fresh , we need to try and push forward and score , '' said Fernandes .

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Bruno Fernandes hailed the "amazing" David de Gea for preserving Manchester United's clean sheet in their victory over Brighton at the Amex.
United ran out 3-0 winners on the south coast but having been a spectator for three-quarters of the game De Gea was called on to make two fine saves late in the second, denying Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay.
The Spaniard has been under pressure since his error in United's first game back allowed Tottenham to take the lead, with Steven Bergwijn's shot too powerful despite the United goalkeeper getting both hands behind the ball.
Since then De Gea has kept successive Premier League clean sheets and he looked sharp at Brighton to make two saves that while they weren't crucial in the context of the game, they did extend United's impressive defensive record during an unbeaten run that now stretches to 15 games.
It was put to Fernandes that United's display at the Amex had been a complete performance, but the Portuguese midfielder was more concerned with the result.
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"It’s not important if it’s complete or not, what is important is the three points," he told Sky Sports.
"We did a good game, we played well, the result is good, we don’t concede goals again and for us that is really important, our defenders deserve it and David did an amazing job today, he had two or three saves at the end that were amazing."
While United had needed extra-time to beat Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, that disjointed performance featured eight changes from the side who had cruised past Sheffield United at Old Trafford a week ago.
With that starting XI restored United were again dominant on Premier League duty in keeping up the pressure on Leicester City in third and Chelsea in fourth.
"We knew after the last game we played we had a lot of time, we knew we needed to come in the game and the first minutes would be important because we are fresh, we need to try and push forward and score," said Fernandes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Killer driver posted pictures with luxury cars after taking beloved dad's life

A drug driver who ran over and killed a dad-of-four after travelling more than twice the speed limit posted pictures and videos of himself posing with expensive cars on social media in the months after his crime .
The family of his victim called the behaviour 'insulting ' as they fought for justice for their beloved dad , granddad and brother , but the brazen driver continued to post the pictures - including one just eight days after he killed his victim .
The shameful pictures have now been released by the Crown Prosecution Service .
Colin Olawumi , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the road at a pedestrian crossing when he was knocked down by the driver in Topp Way , Bolton , on August 18 , 2018 .
Rizwan Ali , 26 , used his brother 's driving licence to fraudulently hire a Range Rover Sport and drove it through the town centre streets of Bolton at 60mph less than 24 hours after partying on a cocktail of cocaine and cannabis .
After these details were revealed in a police investigation , Ali was charged with causing death by dangerous driving , causing death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit , causing death while driving uninsured and fraud .
But in the months following the incident , Ali denied he was driving dangerously and insisted he was travelling at 30mph at the time of the crash , said a crown prosecutor at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday .
He continued to lie about the hiring of the vehicle during the investigation and eventually shrugged off the fraudulent hiring of the vehicle as a ‘ silly mistake ’ .
He also claimed ‘ everyone does it ’ when asked to answer for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even tried to ‘ shift the blame ’ onto Mr Olawumi , said presiding Judge Graeme Smith today , alleging that Mr Olawumi had ‘ ran into the road ’ before his death .
He continued to fight the case despite the overwhelming evidence , traumatising Mr Olawumi 's family for 18 months as court proceedings rolled on .
In the meantime , Ali , of Russell Street in Heaton , was continuously posting pictures of himself in front of sports cars on his Facebook and Instagram accounts - all discovered by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him sat on the bonnet of a blue Volkswagen grinning was posted on August 26 2018 - eight days after Mr Olawumi 's death .
Another appeared on social media just five days before Ali was due to be sent to jail .
Some of the pics have obnoxious captions in light of Mr Olawumi 's death , including an Instagram picture of Ali sat on the bonnet of a sports car captioned 'flyinggggg ! '
followed by a number of racing car emojis .
Ali waited until the day the jury was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 2 this year before pleading guilty to the charges , putting Mr Olawumi 's family through almost two years of hell .
When he finally admitted his guilt , Ali penned a statement saying how filled with remorse he was for Mr Olawumi 's death , yet he continued to post pictures until a mere five days before his sentencing yesterday .
There is no evidence that these pictures were taken after Mr Olawumi ’ s death , only that they were posted afterwards as proceedings continued .
Some images were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following his guilty plea .
Judge Graeme Smith chastised Ali , a valet , for the pictures , saying in court : `` I have seen the photographs and videos posted to your Facebook and Instagram accounts since the accident , which show you in or next to various high-performance cars .
`` I can understand why Mr Olawumi ’ s family have been caused additional distress by this , and why they feel that the remorse you are now expressing is not sincere .
“ You have now expressed deep remorse , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a level of remorse , but I have to set against this your failure to accept any responsibility for the accident until the last possible moment , which I do not consider to be consistent with the level of remorse which you now say you feel , and which has added considerably to the suffering of Mr Olawumi ’ s family .
`` You clearly continue to have an interest in high-performance cars , and it was undoubtedly unwise in the circumstances to post these photographs and videos to public accounts . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to minimise your actions , referring to the fraudulent hiring of the car as a ‘ silly mistake ’ ’ and commenting that ‘ everyone does that ’ in relation to your speeding , '' added the judge .
`` I do not accept that , even now , you have taken full responsibility for what happened . ''
Judge Smith handed Ali a sentence of 41 months imprisonment , along with a driving ban of four years and 8 months .

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A drug driver who ran over and killed a dad-of-four after travelling more than twice the speed limit posted pictures and videos of himself posing with expensive cars on social media in the months after his crime.
The family of his victim called the behaviour 'insulting' as they fought for justice for their beloved dad, granddad and brother, but the brazen driver continued to post the pictures - including one just eight days after he killed his victim.
The shameful pictures have now been released by the Crown Prosecution Service.
(Image: CPS)
Colin Olawumi, a 65-year-old care home worker, was walking across the road at a pedestrian crossing when he was knocked down by the driver in Topp Way, Bolton, on August 18, 2018.
Rizwan Ali, 26, used his brother's driving licence to fraudulently hire a Range Rover Sport and drove it through the town centre streets of Bolton at 60mph less than 24 hours after partying on a cocktail of cocaine and cannabis.
(Image: Family handout)
After these details were revealed in a police investigation, Ali was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit, causing death while driving uninsured and fraud.
But in the months following the incident, Ali denied he was driving dangerously and insisted he was travelling at 30mph at the time of the crash, said a crown prosecutor at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday.
(Image: CPS)
He continued to lie about the hiring of the vehicle during the investigation and eventually shrugged off the fraudulent hiring of the vehicle as a ‘silly mistake’. He also claimed ‘everyone does it’ when asked to answer for his speeding, the court heard.
Ali even tried to ‘shift the blame’ onto Mr Olawumi, said presiding Judge Graeme Smith today, alleging that Mr Olawumi had ‘ran into the road’ before his death.
He continued to fight the case despite the overwhelming evidence, traumatising Mr Olawumi's family for 18 months as court proceedings rolled on.
In the meantime, Ali, of Russell Street in Heaton, was continuously posting pictures of himself in front of sports cars on his Facebook and Instagram accounts - all discovered by his victim's family.
One picture of him sat on the bonnet of a blue Volkswagen grinning was posted on August 26 2018 - eight days after Mr Olawumi's death. Another appeared on social media just five days before Ali was due to be sent to jail.
(Image: GMP)
Some of the pics have obnoxious captions in light of Mr Olawumi's death, including an Instagram picture of Ali sat on the bonnet of a sports car captioned 'flyinggggg!' followed by a number of racing car emojis.
Ali waited until the day the jury was to be sworn in for a trial on March 2 this year before pleading guilty to the charges, putting Mr Olawumi's family through almost two years of hell.
(Image: CPS)
When he finally admitted his guilt, Ali penned a statement saying how filled with remorse he was for Mr Olawumi's death, yet he continued to post pictures until a mere five days before his sentencing yesterday.
There is no evidence that these pictures were taken after Mr Olawumi’s death, only that they were posted afterwards as proceedings continued. Some images were posted after Ali received a driving ban following his guilty plea.
Judge Graeme Smith chastised Ali, a valet, for the pictures, saying in court: " I have seen the photographs and videos posted to your Facebook and Instagram accounts since the accident, which show you in or next to various high-performance cars.
"I can understand why Mr Olawumi’s family have been caused additional distress by this, and why they feel that the remorse you are now expressing is not sincere.
“You have now expressed deep remorse, and I accept that you do feel a level of remorse, but I have to set against this your failure to accept any responsibility for the accident until the last possible moment, which I do not consider to be consistent with the level of remorse which you now say you feel, and which has added considerably to the suffering of Mr Olawumi’s family.
"You clearly continue to have an interest in high-performance cars, and it was undoubtedly unwise in the circumstances to post these photographs and videos to public accounts."
“You have also continued to seek to minimise your actions, referring to the fraudulent hiring of the car as a ‘silly mistake’’ and commenting that ‘everyone does that’ in relation to your speeding," added the judge.
"I do not accept that, even now, you have taken full responsibility for what happened."
Judge Smith handed Ali a sentence of 41 months imprisonment, along with a driving ban of four years and 8 months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Evra gives Fernandes verdict and explains how 'Man United DNA' has returned

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has paid glowing tribute to Bruno Fernandes .
The Portuguese midfielder has barely put a foot wrong since his arrival at Old Trafford for just under £50m in January .
And his latest performance saw him net twice , taking his goal tally in the Premier League to five with a brace against Brighton in a 3-0 win on Tuesday night .
After the win , Evra could n't say enough about Fernandes , telling Sky Sports : “ He ’ s everywhere .
He wants the ball and he wants to play .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his personality , he ’ s not scared , he wants the ball , he wants to create chances and score goals .
`` For me , he made the difference .
If United do get that position ( Champions League ) , they should say thanks to Fernandes .
`` I respect all of the players , they ’ re doing a great job , but he is a key factor .
And Ole describing him , comparing him to Scholes , he ’ s got those things - asking for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He makes United play .
Everything tonight looked right , I know people will say it ’ s against Brighton but they made that game look easy because they started on the right foot .
`` He ’ s making the other players play better .
He ’ s in the right position , he ’ s always in between two players .
When you watch a United game now , you just think Bruno Fernandes is everywhere .
That ’ s what it feels like . ''
Evra has also noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United side , believing the 'Man United DNA ' has returned under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
“ I can see the players - they ’ re happy , they ’ re smiling , they fight to recover for the ball - that ’ s what I was talking about with the Man United DNA , it ’ s not just about winning trophies , '' added the Frenchman .
`` We should give a lot of credit to Ole .
Of course , people expect them to fight for the Champions League and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man .
`` But even without that , he ’ s the man .
We ’ ve come from so far to see today United playing that way .
I ’ m smiling .
Job done .
”

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has paid glowing tribute to Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese midfielder has barely put a foot wrong since his arrival at Old Trafford for just under £50m in January.
And his latest performance saw him net twice, taking his goal tally in the Premier League to five with a brace against Brighton in a 3-0 win on Tuesday night.
After the win, Evra couldn't say enough about Fernandes, telling Sky Sports : “He’s everywhere. He wants the ball and he wants to play. That’s what I love about his personality, he’s not scared, he wants the ball, he wants to create chances and score goals.
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"For me, he made the difference. If United do get that position (Champions League), they should say thanks to Fernandes.
"I respect all of the players, they’re doing a great job, but he is a key factor. And Ole describing him, comparing him to Scholes, he’s got those things - asking for the ball and wanting to play football.
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"He makes United play. Everything tonight looked right, I know people will say it’s against Brighton but they made that game look easy because they started on the right foot.
"He’s making the other players play better. He’s in the right position, he’s always in between two players. When you watch a United game now, you just think Bruno Fernandes is everywhere. That’s what it feels like."
Evra has also noticed a change in the feeling surrounding the United side, believing the 'Man United DNA' has returned under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“I can see the players - they’re happy, they’re smiling, they fight to recover for the ball - that’s what I was talking about with the Man United DNA, it’s not just about winning trophies," added the Frenchman.
"We should give a lot of credit to Ole. Of course, people expect them to fight for the Champions League and they will say he’s the man.
"But even without that, he’s the man. We’ve come from so far to see today United playing that way. I’m smiling. Job done.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Nine people arrested and grenade destroyed by bomb squad following drugs raids

Nine people have been arrested and a hand grendade has been destroyed in a controlled explosion after police carried out a series of drugs raids in Rochdale and Heywood .
Officers also seized a 'significant quanity ' of heroin and a shotgun and uncovered a cannabis farm as they executed warrants on six properties on Thursday morning .
Police say the raids have 'disrupted a large drugs supply chain ' which was 'exploiting vulnerable people ' .
The raids took place at premises on Gregge Street , Kay Street and Tonge Street , Heywood ; and on Rouse Street , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale at around 6.30am .
A cannabis farm was discovered at the address on Rouse Street in Rochdale along with a significant quantity of heroin .
Police recovered a shotgun , hand grenade and a quantity of cannabis from the address on Tonge Street , Heywood .
A bomb disposal squad from Royal Logistics Corps later carried out a controlled detonation of the grenade in a field off Bury Old Road .
Tim Dolan , a resident living nearby to the field where the explosion took place , told the Manchester Evening News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front of the house when they did it and a spilt my brew . ''
Tonge Street , a residential road of terraced houses on the outskirts of Heywood town centre , was cordoned off after the grenade was discovered .
Forensics officers could be seen entering one of the houses .
One resident said he was woken up by the sound of talking and shouting in the street at around 6am .
He says he looked out and there were several police vehicles blocking the street .
The raids were led by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Challenger organised crime teams .
Those arrested are aged between 21 and 58 .
They were held on suspicion of committing offences under the Modern Slavery Act ; Misuse of Drugs Act ; and the Firearms Act and remain in custody for questioning .
Neighbourhood Inspector for Heywood John Cesarz said : `` Thanks to the hard work of our officers we have this morning disrupted a large drugs supply chain and brought nine people in for questioning .
`` As well as disrupting drugs supply , today ’ s operation also targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suffice to say drug dealers have an utter disregard for anything but their own profit margins and will think nothing of targeting the most vulnerable in our society to further their aims .
`` This often includes the practice of cuckooing , where criminals integrate themselves into a household by means of threats and manipulation before using the property as a base for criminality .
`` Today ’ s operation would not have been possible without the support and co-operation of the local community .
`` With the continued help of the people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we can eliminate illegal drugs from our streets and reduce the risk of vulnerable people being drawn into criminality .
`` If you believe that drugs are being sold in your community , or believe a child or vulnerable adult to be at risk criminal exploitation , then please contact police immediately . ''

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Nine people have been arrested and a hand grendade has been destroyed in a controlled explosion after police carried out a series of drugs raids in Rochdale and Heywood.
Officers also seized a 'significant quanity' of heroin and a shotgun and uncovered a cannabis farm as they executed warrants on six properties on Thursday morning.
Police say the raids have 'disrupted a large drugs supply chain' which was 'exploiting vulnerable people'.
The raids took place at premises on Gregge Street, Kay Street and Tonge Street, Heywood; and on Rouse Street, Newlands Avenue and Clement Royds Street, Rochdale at around 6.30am.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
A cannabis farm was discovered at the address on Rouse Street in Rochdale along with a significant quantity of heroin.
Police recovered a shotgun, hand grenade and a quantity of cannabis from the address on Tonge Street, Heywood.
A bomb disposal squad from Royal Logistics Corps later carried out a controlled detonation of the grenade in a field off Bury Old Road.
Tim Dolan, a resident living nearby to the field where the explosion took place, told the Manchester Evening News : "I was standing on the front of the house when they did it and a spilt my brew."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Tonge Street, a residential road of terraced houses on the outskirts of Heywood town centre, was cordoned off after the grenade was discovered.
Forensics officers could be seen entering one of the houses.
One resident said he was woken up by the sound of talking and shouting in the street at around 6am. He says he looked out and there were several police vehicles blocking the street.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
The raids were led by officers from the Heywood Neighbourhood and Rochdale Challenger organised crime teams.
Those arrested are aged between 21 and 58.
They were held on suspicion of committing offences under the Modern Slavery Act; Misuse of Drugs Act; and the Firearms Act and remain in custody for questioning.
Neighbourhood Inspector for Heywood John Cesarz said: "Thanks to the hard work of our officers we have this morning disrupted a large drugs supply chain and brought nine people in for questioning.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"As well as disrupting drugs supply, today’s operation also targeted the exploitation of vulnerable people.
"Suffice to say drug dealers have an utter disregard for anything but their own profit margins and will think nothing of targeting the most vulnerable in our society to further their aims.
"This often includes the practice of cuckooing, where criminals integrate themselves into a household by means of threats and manipulation before using the property as a base for criminality.
"Today’s operation would not have been possible without the support and co-operation of the local community.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"With the continued help of the people of Heywood and the wider Rochdale borough, we can eliminate illegal drugs from our streets and reduce the risk of vulnerable people being drawn into criminality.
"If you believe that drugs are being sold in your community, or believe a child or vulnerable adult to be at risk criminal exploitation, then please contact police immediately."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Foden and Garcia start - Man City line up fans want to see vs Liverpool

Despite Pep Guardiola 's insistence Manchester City are prioritising the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal later this month , it will be a surprise if he fully downs tools against newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool tonight .
Jurgen Klopp 's men sealed the title last week following City 's defeat by Chelsea but the Blues can put a dent in their hopes of becoming only the second side in history to reach the 100-point mark .
A victory against their closest rivals would also give City a massive confidence boost ahead of their FA Cup and Champions League fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick their XI for tonight 's game and here is their verdict .
Claudio Bravo started the FA Cup win against Newcastle at the weekend but it 's no surprise to see fans call for the return of Ederson between the sticks .
In defence , supporters are keen to see Kyle Walker retain his place at right-back instead of Joao Cancelo .
They believe Nicolas Otamendi should be replaced by Eric Garcia alongside Aymeric Laporte which is a huge show of faith in the youngster .
Benjamin Mendy is preferred to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major selection dilemma in midfield with a number of players pushing for a start .
Fans want Rodri to anchor the midfield with Fernandinho suspended following his dismissal against Chelsea .
Kevin De Bruyne is also a guaranteed starter .
Phil Foden is arguably the most in-form player in the division at the minute and supporters are keen to see how the youngster fares against Liverpool 's midfield .
With Sergio Aguero out injured , Gabriel Jesus is chosen to lead the line along with Riyad Mahrez and former Liverpool winger Raheem @ @

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Despite Pep Guardiola's insistence Manchester City are prioritising the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal later this month, it will be a surprise if he fully downs tools against newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool tonight.
Jurgen Klopp's men sealed the title last week following City's defeat by Chelsea but the Blues can put a dent in their hopes of becoming only the second side in history to reach the 100-point mark.
A victory against their closest rivals would also give City a massive confidence boost ahead of their FA Cup and Champions League fixtures.
MEN Sport gave fans the opportunity to pick their XI for tonight's game and here is their verdict.
Claudio Bravo started the FA Cup win against Newcastle at the weekend but it's no surprise to see fans call for the return of Ederson between the sticks.
In defence, supporters are keen to see Kyle Walker retain his place at right-back instead of Joao Cancelo. They believe Nicolas Otamendi should be replaced by Eric Garcia alongside Aymeric Laporte which is a huge show of faith in the youngster. Benjamin Mendy is preferred to Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back.
Guardiola has a major selection dilemma in midfield with a number of players pushing for a start. Fans want Rodri to anchor the midfield with Fernandinho suspended following his dismissal against Chelsea. Kevin De Bruyne is also a guaranteed starter. Phil Foden is arguably the most in-form player in the division at the minute and supporters are keen to see how the youngster fares against Liverpool's midfield.
With Sergio Aguero out injured, Gabriel Jesus is chosen to lead the line along with Riyad Mahrez and former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling.
Manchester City fans' XI vs Liverpool: Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy; Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Boris Johnson urges the public to not "overdo it" this weekend

Boris Johnson has urged the public not to `` overdo it '' this weekend as lockdown measures are relaxed in England .
July 4 is being dubbed 'Super Saturday ' as pubs and restaurants are allowed to reopen to customers for the first time since March .
Cinema , hairdressers and other venues are also among the places allowed to reopen as the government kickstarts step three of its three-stage plan to lifting the country-wide lockdown .
But the Prime Minister wants the public to follow coronavirus guidance and ensure they `` do n't overdo it '' this weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's official spokesman told a Westminster briefing : `` ( Mr Johnson ) has said that he does want to see people able to go out and to enjoy themselves , but he is also very clear that everybody needs to be careful , stay alert and to follow the guidance .
`` The guidance is there to keep everybody safe and to control the spread of the virus , and it is hugely important that everybody follows the advice and makes sure that they do n't overdo it . ''
The spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be visiting a pub or restaurant on Saturday , to which they replied : `` He 's talked about his enthusiasm for a haircut and pint previously but I do n't know exactly what he ’ s doing on Saturday yet . ''
Mr Johnson is expected to lead a Downing Street press conference on Friday ahead of the easing of restrictions the next day .
The easing of the measures will only apply in England as Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland move at a different pace .
This is also set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first place to face a local lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases .
Leicester and some areas of Leicestershire have been forced to close schools and non-essential retail outlets again and can not progress further for another two weeks .

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Boris Johnson has urged the public not to "overdo it" this weekend as lockdown measures are relaxed in England.
July 4 is when pubs and restaurants are allowed to reopen to customers for the first time since March.
Cinema, hairdressers and other venues are also among the places allowed to reopen as the government kickstarts step three of its three-stage plan to lifting the country-wide lockdown.
But the Prime Minister wants the public to follow coronavirus guidance and ensure they "don't overdo it" this weekend, Downing Street has said.
The PM's official spokesman told a Westminster briefing: "(Mr Johnson) has said that he does want to see people able to go out and to enjoy themselves, but he is also very clear that everybody needs to be careful, stay alert and to follow the guidance.
"The guidance is there to keep everybody safe and to control the spread of the virus, and it is hugely important that everybody follows the advice and makes sure that they don't overdo it."
The spokesperson was then asked if Mr Johnson would be visiting a pub or restaurant on Saturday, to which they replied: "He's talked about his enthusiasm for a haircut and pint previously but I don't know exactly what he’s doing on Saturday yet."
Mr Johnson is expected to lead a Downing Street press conference on Friday ahead of the easing of restrictions the next day.
The easing of the measures will only apply in England as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland move at a different pace.
This is also set to have a huge affect on Leicester, the first place to face a local lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
Leicester and some areas of Leicestershire have been forced to close schools and non-essential retail outlets again and cannot progress further for another two weeks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Take a virtual tour of Manchester's massive new Factory arts centre

Manchester 's massive new arts centre The Factory is taking shape down at the Old Granada Studios site .
But you can already take a look inside with a virtual tour created in global gaming platform Fortnite .
The simulation , created by influential avatar artist LaTurbo Avedon , is believed to be the first major cultural building to be launched in virtual space before it opens in the physical world .
It forms part of a series of Virtual Factory commissions , challenging digital artists to respond to , reconfigure and play with the different elements of the building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the history of the site .
In the trailer , LaTurbo says : `` It 's so great to develop this work with MIF with the assistance of Team Create , a team of exceptional builders within the Fortnite community .
We 've built a simulation of The Factory that 's currently being built in Manchester , a new arts centre that will invite artists from around the world to create , invent and play .
`` Together we present this installation , accessible via the Fortnite platform .
Through floor plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other resources , we bring you a unique virtual interpretation . ''
Gabrielle Jenks , digital director at Manchester International Festival , which will take up residence at the arts centre when it opens , said it was fitting for the world we 're currently living in .
She said : “ Virtual Factory reflects a time when we are increasingly inhabiting non-physical environments , from social media and virtual reality to live-streamed theatre and videogames .
`` These artists , through their distinct practices , construct worlds through computer games , cinematic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are creating work for a building that hasn ’ t opened yet - alluding to the reconfigurable shape of things to come and sending out a message that The Factory will be open for everyone to reinterpret and reuse.
” LaTurbo ’ s work , titled Your Progress Will Be Saved , takes visitors on a journey through shifting spaces , across illuminated dance floors and into private booths , experimenting with and blurring the distinctions between the real and virtual worlds .
Gamers and non-gamers will be able to experience it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Creative , choosing their own adventure in an adapted journey on the Virtual Factory website , or taking tours on Twitch .
Mark Ball , creative director for MIF and The Factory , adds : “ The Factory has always been an invitation to artists to make bold and radical work , whether that ’ s within the walls of the building , or the virtual spaces we create around it .
`` So it ’ s thrilling that the very first work to be created for it is by a virtual artist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest gaming platforms for our Virtual Factory programme .
`` LaTurbo Avedon ’ s project does everything we need The Factory to be : a place where new artistic forms and experiences are created , played with and enjoyed by richly diverse audiences.
” Your Progress Will Be Saved opened this week and runs until the autumn .
Subsequent commissions will be released over the next year , including a new project by the British-Nigerian artist and director Jenn Nkiru , whose global reputation was cemented by her work on Beyoncé and Jay-Z @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City based game developer and professor of video games , Robert Yang ; and the Turner Prize-winning British artist Tai Shani .

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Manchester's massive new arts centre The Factory is taking shape down at the Old Granada Studios site.
But you can already take a look inside with a virtual tour created in global gaming platform Fortnite.
The simulation, created by influential avatar artist LaTurbo Avedon, is believed to be the first major cultural building to be launched in virtual space before it opens in the physical world.
It forms part of a series of Virtual Factory commissions, challenging digital artists to respond to, reconfigure and play with the different elements of the building, including the architecture, the people and the history of the site.
In the trailer, LaTurbo says: "It's so great to develop this work with MIF with the assistance of Team Create, a team of exceptional builders within the Fortnite community. We've built a simulation of The Factory that's currently being built in Manchester, a new arts centre that will invite artists from around the world to create, invent and play.
"Together we present this installation, accessible via the Fortnite platform. Through floor plans, architectural renderings, 3D models and other resources, we bring you a unique virtual interpretation."
(Image: Manchester International Festival)
Gabrielle Jenks, digital director at Manchester International Festival, which will take up residence at the arts centre when it opens, said it was fitting for the world we're currently living in.
She said: “Virtual Factory reflects a time when we are increasingly inhabiting non-physical environments, from social media and virtual reality to live-streamed theatre and videogames.
"These artists, through their distinct practices, construct worlds through computer games, cinematic tools and augmented reality.
"They are creating work for a building that hasn’t opened yet - alluding to the reconfigurable shape of things to come and sending out a message that The Factory will be open for everyone to reinterpret and reuse.”
(Image: Manchester International Festival)
LaTurbo’s work, titled Your Progress Will Be Saved, takes visitors on a journey through shifting spaces, across illuminated dance floors and into private booths, experimenting with and blurring the distinctions between the real and virtual worlds.
Gamers and non-gamers will be able to experience it, by playing the full game in Fortnite Creative, choosing their own adventure in an adapted journey on the Virtual Factory website, or taking tours on Twitch.
Mark Ball, creative director for MIF and The Factory, adds: “The Factory has always been an invitation to artists to make bold and radical work, whether that’s within the walls of the building, or the virtual spaces we create around it.
"So it’s thrilling that the very first work to be created for it is by a virtual artist within one of the world’s biggest gaming platforms for our Virtual Factory programme.
"LaTurbo Avedon’s project does everything we need The Factory to be: a place where new artistic forms and experiences are created, played with and enjoyed by richly diverse audiences.”
Your Progress Will Be Saved opened this week and runs until the autumn.
Subsequent commissions will be released over the next year, including a new project by the British-Nigerian artist and director Jenn Nkiru, whose global reputation was cemented by her work on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Apes**t video; the New York City based game developer and professor of video games, Robert Yang; and the Turner Prize-winning British artist Tai Shani.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--What we know after new Bolton Wanderers manager's first press conference

Bolton Wanderers ' new boss is talking a big game , but can he deliver ?
Yes , he says .
Ian Evatt says he 's set on getting the club moving again - namely , out of League Two .
After that , he says 'memories will be made ' .
At his first press conference - on Zoom of course - Evatt set out a list of goals for his new side .
He 's not looking for players motivated by money .
He 's trying to sell the dream of a 'wonderful football club ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can play the way I want to play , '' Evatt told the Manchester Evening News .
`` Tobias Pheonix [ the club 's director of football operations ] sees things very similarly .
We have the same views on players and the players we need to bring to this football club .
`` Once we 've got them in the building , then it 's down to myself and my coaching staff to implement the style of play we want to play with them .
`` We have got to back ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am very confident of what I can bring to this club , what I can bring to these players , I believe I can improve everybody .
`` Once we get that foundation and the process , set standards , a culture and environment that we 're really pleased and happy to work in , special things can happen .
`` But first and foremost , the baby steps are to recruit a team that 's worthy of playing for Bolton and playing the way we want to play .
Then making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best out of them . ''
Evatt said he is committed to diversity in the game .
He said : `` Diversity is a huge part of the world now and it is very topical at the minute , but it should be topical all of the time - not just now when big events and incidents happen .
`` We are all humans , we all breathe the same air .
Diversity is a huge part of this and the ethics that we want to show moving forward is that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fair and equal to everyone .
That 's what we want . ''
On his squad , Evatt said : `` I 've looked at them .
Can any player fit into my system ?
Yes , of course , providing they can dedicate themselves to improvement and do the things I 'm asking them to do .
`` I believe that any footballer can improve and there is always room for improvement .
As long as you buy into what we 're saying and what we 're teaching , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge part of what we 're doing moving forward . ''
Evatt remained tight-lipped on who he 's hoping to recruit .
A host of out-of-contract players await a call .
He give some idea of the type of player fans can expect to see at the club .
`` We need an experienced , strong spine which can cope with the physical demands of League Two because we have to remember we are in League Two , '' said Ian .
`` But also we need young and fresh energy that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the speed and intensity with and without the ball that we 're going to have to do . ''
The 38-year-old former Blackpool central defender , who played in the Premier League for the Tangerines , has signed a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season .
He 'll be joined by assistant Peter Atherton , who played for Wigan Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday and held a position as a coach at the DW Stadium prior to joining Barrow .
Evatt took charge of Barrow in June 2018 and guided them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first season .
In his second season in charge , Evatt guided Barrow back to the Football League for the first time in 48 years as champions of the National League .
The season was curtailed due to the 2019 coronavirus pandemic , with standings based on a points-per-game basis .
Evatt wants his new Bolton team to be on the attack from the start .
`` I want my teams to attack with the ball and to attack without the ball , '' he added .
`` To do that you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are going to make sure we recruit the players that can do that .
Coaches are meant to be in a possession-based football team that play without fear and play entertaining football that scores lots of goals . ''
The news of Wigan Athletic 's fall into administration loomed large over Evatt 's press conference .
For Bolton fans , being pulled back from the brink of collapse last year is fresh in the mind .
The new boss says financial woes are in the past ; he 's selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wanderers ' glory days .
If potential players are n't persuaded by that , they 're not right for the club , he said .
`` I 'm an ambitious man , I want to win , I want to progress , '' Evatt said .
`` This club should be getting promoted out of this division .
I 'm not going to be shy on speaking about that .
`` We 're at the start of a journey and we 've pressed the reset button .
We 've got a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of League Two and progress back up the pyramid .
`` Football is an entertainment industry , these people - working class people - work very hard for a living to come and spend their money at their football clubs that are at the centre of the community .
`` They need to be entertained , I like to think we 're going to play entertaining , attacking , expansive , possession-based football that people really want to see and we 'll reconnect with the community .
They will enjoy the football , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we 'll be winning games along the way .
`` Bolton has had its problems in the past but that is in the past .
This is a completely different board , a completely different way of doing things .
We 're financially secure , we are ready to go .
`` We are not going to overspend beyond our means .
We 're about living within our means and spending accordingly .
`` Yes we want the best players available , but the best players should be sold by the project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and what it can offer you facilities-wise .
Not necessarily what money offers you . ''

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Bolton Wanderers' new boss is talking a big game, but can he deliver?
Yes, he says.
Ian Evatt says he's set on getting the club moving again - namely, out of League Two.
After that, he says 'memories will be made'.
At his first press conference - on Zoom of course - Evatt set out a list of goals for his new side.
He's not looking for players motivated by money. He's trying to sell the dream of a 'wonderful football club'.
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"We need to recruit a team that can play the way I want to play," Evatt told the Manchester Evening News.
"Tobias Pheonix [the club's director of football operations] sees things very similarly. We have the same views on players and the players we need to bring to this football club.
"Once we've got them in the building, then it's down to myself and my coaching staff to implement the style of play we want to play with them.
"We have got to back ourselves as coaches, which we will. I am very confident of what I can bring to this club, what I can bring to these players, I believe I can improve everybody.
"Once we get that foundation and the process, set standards, a culture and environment that we're really pleased and happy to work in, special things can happen.
"But first and foremost, the baby steps are to recruit a team that's worthy of playing for Bolton and playing the way we want to play. Then making sure we coach them effectively to get the best out of them."
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Evatt said he is committed to diversity in the game.
He said: "Diversity is a huge part of the world now and it is very topical at the minute, but it should be topical all of the time - not just now when big events and incidents happen.
"We are all humans, we all breathe the same air. Diversity is a huge part of this and the ethics that we want to show moving forward is that we're very committed to that and to be fair and equal to everyone. That's what we want."
On his squad, Evatt said: "I've looked at them. Can any player fit into my system? Yes, of course, providing they can dedicate themselves to improvement and do the things I'm asking them to do.
"I believe that any footballer can improve and there is always room for improvement. As long as you buy into what we're saying and what we're teaching, there is no reason you can't be a huge part of what we're doing moving forward."
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Evatt remained tight-lipped on who he's hoping to recruit. A host of out-of-contract players await a call. He give some idea of the type of player fans can expect to see at the club.
"We need an experienced, strong spine which can cope with the physical demands of League Two because we have to remember we are in League Two," said Ian.
"But also we need young and fresh energy that can to spread around that, and play with the speed and intensity with and without the ball that we're going to have to do."
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The 38-year-old former Blackpool central defender, who played in the Premier League for the Tangerines, has signed a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season.
He'll be joined by assistant Peter Atherton, who played for Wigan Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday and held a position as a coach at the DW Stadium prior to joining Barrow.
Evatt took charge of Barrow in June 2018 and guided them to a 10th place finish in his first season.
In his second season in charge, Evatt guided Barrow back to the Football League for the first time in 48 years as champions of the National League.
The season was curtailed due to the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, with standings based on a points-per-game basis.
Evatt wants his new Bolton team to be on the attack from the start.
"I want my teams to attack with the ball and to attack without the ball," he added.
"To do that you have to be energetic and to be fit.
"We are going to make sure we recruit the players that can do that. Coaches are meant to be in a possession-based football team that play without fear and play entertaining football that scores lots of goals."
The news of Wigan Athletic's fall into administration loomed large over Evatt's press conference.
For Bolton fans, being pulled back from the brink of collapse last year is fresh in the mind.
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The new boss says financial woes are in the past; he's selling 'the dream' of a return to Wanderers' glory days.
If potential players aren't persuaded by that, they're not right for the club, he said.
"I'm an ambitious man, I want to win, I want to progress," Evatt said.
"This club should be getting promoted out of this division. I'm not going to be shy on speaking about that.
"We're at the start of a journey and we've pressed the reset button. We've got a lot of work to do to get ourselves out of League Two and progress back up the pyramid.
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"Football is an entertainment industry, these people - working class people - work very hard for a living to come and spend their money at their football clubs that are at the centre of the community.
"They need to be entertained, I like to think we're going to play entertaining, attacking, expansive, possession-based football that people really want to see and we'll reconnect with the community. They will enjoy the football, be proud of the football team again and we'll be winning games along the way.
"Bolton has had its problems in the past but that is in the past. This is a completely different board, a completely different way of doing things. We're financially secure, we are ready to go.
"We are not going to overspend beyond our means. We're about living within our means and spending accordingly.
"Yes we want the best players available, but the best players should be sold by the project, the process, this wonderful football club and what it can offer you facilities-wise. Not necessarily what money offers you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Phillip Schofield 'screams and kicks off' before going live on This Morning

When This Morning usually starts , fans are used to seeing a smiling Holly Willougby and Phillip Schofield welcoming them to the show .
And while that was still the case today , Phil was quick to point out he was 'kicking off ' just second before the ITV show went live .
After the daytime programme 's titles rolled , the cameras turned to Holly and Schofe how were both giggling .
Holly , 39 , managed to let out a `` morning '' through the laughter before Phil had to explain himself .
`` Hiya and welcome to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 57-year-old started before moaning : `` It 's kicking off , I 'm kicking off .
Everything 's going wrong . ''
And Holly was quick to call out her co-star over his behaviour : `` You say 'kicking off ' – if you 'd have heard us five seconds before air , Phil was actually screaming ! ''
`` What 's the matter ? ''
Holly sympathetically , yet slightly jokingly , asked her pal .
Phil then explained : `` If you have followed this show for a long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my eyes lasered and they have been incredible .
`` I 've got one distance eye and one reading eye but since Christmas the reading eye is slipping and I want to have them lasered again . ''
Addressing viewers , he continued : `` I was just telling Holly that I want the laser surgery again but the place is n't open . ''
Holly advised her pal : `` Just put your specs on .
I like glasses . ''
But Phil moaned again : `` I ca n't do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' To which Holly replied : `` We 'll all agree if you ca n't read something today it 's fine .
We 'll ignore it and let it go . ''
Nothing like a bit of drama to kick start your Thursday .
This Morning airs weekday mornings from 10am on ITV .

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When This Morning usually starts, fans are used to seeing a smiling Holly Willougby and Phillip Schofield welcoming them to the show.
And while that was still the case today, Phil was quick to point out he was 'kicking off' just second before the ITV show went live.
After the daytime programme's titles rolled, the cameras turned to Holly and Schofe how were both giggling.
Holly, 39, managed to let out a "morning" through the laughter before Phil had to explain himself.
"Hiya and welcome to your Thursday's This Morning," the 57-year-old started before moaning: "It's kicking off, I'm kicking off. Everything's going wrong."
And Holly was quick to call out her co-star over his behaviour: "You say 'kicking off' – if you'd have heard us five seconds before air, Phil was actually screaming!"
"What's the matter?" Holly sympathetically, yet slightly jokingly, asked her pal.
Phil then explained: "If you have followed this show for a long time you will know years ago I had my eyes lasered and they have been incredible.
"I've got one distance eye and one reading eye but since Christmas the reading eye is slipping and I want to have them lasered again."
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Addressing viewers, he continued: "I was just telling Holly that I want the laser surgery again but the place isn't open."
Holly advised her pal: "Just put your specs on. I like glasses."
But Phil moaned again: "I can't do it. I don't want to."
To which Holly replied: "We'll all agree if you can't read something today it's fine. We'll ignore it and let it go."
Nothing like a bit of drama to kick start your Thursday.
This Morning airs weekday mornings from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--The amazing transformation of a forgotten cobbled alley

A group of Didsbury locals have banded together to turn a disused and unloved alleyway into a community hub .
The cobbled entry between houses now hosts socially distanced barbecues , play dates , and other social events .
Previously , the ginnel was plagued by flytippers .
But a group of half a dozen home-owners decided to give it a new lease of life , first pressure-washing the cobbles and weeding , before putting out garden furniture and planters .
The space has been decorated with bunting and garland lights , along with hanging baskets and colourful flower pots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use to grow produce , such as strawberries , broad beans and salad leaves .
Prints and mosaics from local artists have been fastened to the brick walls to further brighten the space .
Caroline Baines , one of the women behind the Love Your Alley project , said they 've been wanting to gate the alleyway for years , but had been deterred by paperwork and costs .
She said : `` The cobbles are just so gorgeous - once everybody had been out there with their jet-washers it just looked great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recycle , used anything we could find in the early stages .
`` Everybody 's been really keen .
It 's been so lovely for the children especially - they can just sit and play with their Lego or painting sets and sit near their friends .
They love it .
`` We 've been keeping our distance obviously , but it 's a chance to talk to someone outside of your own household , which has been amazing .
`` It 's made a real difference , for all of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started doing it !
That 's really nice to see .
And people from other streets will stop and have a chat when they 're passing .
`` I hope lots of other communities do it .
Do n't be put off by the fact that you ca n't gate it .
`` This is forever now . ''
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A group of Didsbury locals have banded together to turn a disused and unloved alleyway into a community hub.
The cobbled entry between houses now hosts socially distanced barbecues, play dates, and other social events.
Previously, the ginnel was plagued by flytippers.
But a group of half a dozen home-owners decided to give it a new lease of life, first pressure-washing the cobbles and weeding, before putting out garden furniture and planters.
The space has been decorated with bunting and garland lights, along with hanging baskets and colourful flower pots.
(Image: Paul Burton and Ivan Hinchley)
Some pots are being put to use to grow produce, such as strawberries, broad beans and salad leaves.
Prints and mosaics from local artists have been fastened to the brick walls to further brighten the space.
Caroline Baines, one of the women behind the Love Your Alley project, said they've been wanting to gate the alleyway for years, but had been deterred by paperwork and costs.
(Image: Paul Burton and Ivan Hinchley)
Caroline said: "The cobbles are just so gorgeous - once everybody had been out there with their jet-washers it just looked great.
"We found loads of stuff to recycle, used anything we could find in the early stages.
"Everybody's been really keen. It's been so lovely for the children especially - they can just sit and play with their Lego or painting sets and sit near their friends. They love it.
"We've been keeping our distance obviously, but it's a chance to talk to someone outside of your own household, which has been amazing.
"It's made a real difference, for all of us.
"All the other roads have started doing it! That's really nice to see. And people from other streets will stop and have a chat when they're passing.
"I hope lots of other communities do it. Don't be put off by the fact that you can't gate it.
"This is forever now."
Love Your Alley has set up an Instagram page to share tips and inspiration for your outside spaces - you can see more at instagram.com/loveyouralley/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Pundits make their Man City vs Liverpool predictions

Manchester City will aim to prove a point to Liverpool during tonight 's Premier League encounter .
City ' s defeat by Chelsea saw Liverpool crowned champions last week but the Blues will hope to show Jurgen Klopp that they will be back stronger next season .
City are looking to consolidate second place after both Leicester and Chelsea dropped points against Everton and West Ham respectively on Wednesday .
Pep Guardiola has confirmed City will give Klopp 's men a guard of honour prior to kick-off at the Etihad Stadium .
As always , pundits have given their prediction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Liverpool are Premier League champions and congratulations to them .
They have been outstanding in every area .
`` What we will see in this game is an open game of football .
It should suit Liverpool to go head-to-head with Manchester City .
Kevin De Bruyne has been the star - he played an hour against Arsenal after tearing them apart and then the same with Newcastle , so he could be rested .
His form has just continued .
`` City will not try to beat Liverpool to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the semi-final of the FA Cup and the Champions League when it comes around .
Raheem Sterling has been scoring and playing better , which is the same as Riyad Mahrez .
David Silva has been playing well as always .
It will be one of these enjoyable matches .
`` The goals have been few and far between since the break , but the two sides respect each other , the way they want the ball and use the ball , and that is why they will be happy to go head-to-head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by having a low percentage of the ball , but they will use the ball superbly when they get it .
There will be some magical players on show and I think we will get just that sort of game . ''
`` City have had to watch Liverpool wrap up the title but Pep Guardiola 's side are trying to win every other trophy this season , and they are going well .
`` Last season , this fixture was a thriller - with City winning 2-1 and John Stones making a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory at an electric Etihad Stadium with everyone in the ground knowing the title was on the line .
`` This scenario is clearly very different .
Both teams will have something to prove , of course , but the main thing driving both of them this time will probably be that they do n't want to lose .
Quite often in games like that , nothing really happens .
`` There is no way Guardiola will field a weakened team this time , or Klopp for that matter , but I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classic for some reason .
It does n't help that there wo n't be any fans there . ''
`` I will enjoy seeing City giving Liverpool a guard of honour , that will be fun to watch !
Both teams have only pride to play for , there will be no fans there so the guard of honour will be less painful .
`` There will be a lot of pride involved in this game , City will be desperate to win and the players will still believe they are better than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it will be a great game to watch .
I want to see goals , I think maybe a score draw . ''
`` The gap this season has been so big that it was inevitable that Liverpool would win the trophy at some point , and I imagine that Pep Guardiola and his men wouldn ’ t want it to have happened in this game at the Etihad .
`` Liverpool were at their prolific best on Wednesday when they tore Crystal Palace apart and I think every fan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they thoroughly deserve to be champions .
I ’ m sure that the players would have preferred to win it on the field of play but they can now relax a little and enjoy their final seven games of the season .
`` With Liverpool already champions and City still playing with Cups on their mind , this is a difficult one to call .
However , I think the fact that City ’ s season isn ’ t yet over may give them the edge , and I expect them to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be right there alongside them again next season . ''

Manchester City will aim to prove a point to Liverpool during tonight's Premier League encounter.
City ' s defeat by Chelsea saw Liverpool crowned champions last week but the Blues will hope to show Jurgen Klopp that they will be back stronger next season.
City are looking to consolidate second place after both Leicester and Chelsea dropped points against Everton and West Ham respectively on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed City will give Klopp's men a guard of honour prior to kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
As always, pundits have given their prediction for the top of the table clash.
Charlie Nicolas, Sky Sports
"Liverpool are Premier League champions and congratulations to them. They have been outstanding in every area.
"What we will see in this game is an open game of football. It should suit Liverpool to go head-to-head with Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne has been the star - he played an hour against Arsenal after tearing them apart and then the same with Newcastle, so he could be rested. His form has just continued.
"City will not try to beat Liverpool to prove a point. They will build for the semi-final of the FA Cup and the Champions League when it comes around. Raheem Sterling has been scoring and playing better, which is the same as Riyad Mahrez. David Silva has been playing well as always. It will be one of these enjoyable matches.
"The goals have been few and far between since the break, but the two sides respect each other, the way they want the ball and use the ball, and that is why they will be happy to go head-to-head. The champions will not be embarrassed by having a low percentage of the ball, but they will use the ball superbly when they get it. There will be some magical players on show and I think we will get just that sort of game."
Prediction: City 3-2 Liverpool
Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"City have had to watch Liverpool wrap up the title but Pep Guardiola's side are trying to win every other trophy this season, and they are going well.
"Last season, this fixture was a thriller - with City winning 2-1 and John Stones making a brilliant goal-line clearance to help them secure victory at an electric Etihad Stadium with everyone in the ground knowing the title was on the line.
"This scenario is clearly very different. Both teams will have something to prove, of course, but the main thing driving both of them this time will probably be that they don't want to lose. Quite often in games like that, nothing really happens.
"There is no way Guardiola will field a weakened team this time, or Klopp for that matter, but I just don't expect it to be a classic for some reason. It doesn't help that there won't be any fans there."
Prediction: City 1-1 Liverpool
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Dimitar Berbatov, Betfair
"I will enjoy seeing City giving Liverpool a guard of honour, that will be fun to watch! Both teams have only pride to play for, there will be no fans there so the guard of honour will be less painful.
"There will be a lot of pride involved in this game, City will be desperate to win and the players will still believe they are better than Liverpool, footballers have big egos. I think it will be a great game to watch. I want to see goals, I think maybe a score draw."
Prediction: City 2-2 Liverpool
Michael Owen, BetVictor
"The gap this season has been so big that it was inevitable that Liverpool would win the trophy at some point, and I imagine that Pep Guardiola and his men wouldn’t want it to have happened in this game at the Etihad.
"Liverpool were at their prolific best on Wednesday when they tore Crystal Palace apart and I think every fan in the country would have to accept that they thoroughly deserve to be champions. I’m sure that the players would have preferred to win it on the field of play but they can now relax a little and enjoy their final seven games of the season.
"With Liverpool already champions and City still playing with Cups on their mind, this is a difficult one to call. However, I think the fact that City’s season isn’t yet over may give them the edge, and I expect them to deliver a message to Liverpool that they will be right there alongside them again next season."
Prediction: City win


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Wigan council plans to shut high street to cars help with social distancing

A Greater Manchester council is planning to stop drivers from using a town centre road at the weekend in a bid to create more space for social distancing .
Wigan town hall is proposing a temporary closure of Market Street in Atherton to allow businesses to set up outdoor seating areas and give more space for pedestrians .
The road would only be shut on weekends , but it is hoped that closure will come into effect from Saturday , July 11 , and last through the summer months .
The proposals will prevent traffic using Market Street on Saturdays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10.30am to 7pm .
Due to the impact on bus services , two temporary bus stops on Mealhouse Lane would also be put in place at the weekend .
Coun David Molyneux , leader of Wigan council , said the plans would allow more local businesses to be run safely .
“ It ’ s time to think differently about how we can support our businesses to recover from this pandemic , '' he said .
“ By providing more outdoor space during peak times such as weekends , we can help pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by minimising the risk of the virus spreading while allowing them to welcome more customers .
“ We have been in contact with Transport for Greater Manchester about the impact on bus services on Market Street and they are supportive of our plans in the interests of reopening our high streets.
” The council has written to all pubs , restaurants and cafes to offer advice and support on how they can reopen .
Coun Molyneux added : “ Local businesses are at the heart of our economy and we will do everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We would like to thank the public for their hard work over the last three months but as more social settings reopen , we can not become complacent .
“ We continue to encourage residents to stay safe and be kind by keeping their distance from others , washing hands regularly and wearing face masks on public transport and in shops .
“ By continuing to work together , we can reduce the risk of a second wave and avoid future lockdowns.
” Pubs , bars , restaurants and cafes are allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
However , the government has repeatedly warned people to follow strict social distancing rules in order to avoid the possibility of a second major coronavirus outbreak .

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A Greater Manchester council is planning to stop drivers from using a town centre road at the weekend in a bid to create more space for social distancing.
Wigan town hall is proposing a temporary closure of Market Street in Atherton to allow businesses to set up outdoor seating areas and give more space for pedestrians.
The road would only be shut on weekends, but it is hoped that closure will come into effect from Saturday, July 11, and last through the summer months.
The proposals will prevent traffic using Market Street on Saturdays, 10.30am to 11pm and on Sundays 10.30am to 7pm.
Due to the impact on bus services, two temporary bus stops on Mealhouse Lane would also be put in place at the weekend.
Coun David Molyneux, leader of Wigan council, said the plans would allow more local businesses to be run safely.
“It’s time to think differently about how we can support our businesses to recover from this pandemic," he said.
“By providing more outdoor space during peak times such as weekends, we can help pubs, bars and restaurants to operate safely by minimising the risk of the virus spreading while allowing them to welcome more customers.
“We have been in contact with Transport for Greater Manchester about the impact on bus services on Market Street and they are supportive of our plans in the interests of reopening our high streets.”
The council has written to all pubs, restaurants and cafes to offer advice and support on how they can reopen.
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Coun Molyneux added: “Local businesses are at the heart of our economy and we will do everything we can to help them thrive.
“We would like to thank the public for their hard work over the last three months but as more social settings reopen, we cannot become complacent.
“We continue to encourage residents to stay safe and be kind by keeping their distance from others, washing hands regularly and wearing face masks on public transport and in shops.
“By continuing to work together, we can reduce the risk of a second wave and avoid future lockdowns.”
Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen across the UK from this weekend.
However, the government has repeatedly warned people to follow strict social distancing rules in order to avoid the possibility of a second major coronavirus outbreak.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Eleven people arrested after dawn raids as part of drug dealing crackdown

Police arrested 11 suspects during a series of dawn raids carried out as part of a drug dealing crackdown in Oldham .
Officers smashed their way into six properties , one on Chamber Road , Coppice , and five in the Glodwick area .
Nine men and two women were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs .
The suspects remain in custody for questioning .
Police carried out the raids at about 6.15am this morning ( Thursday , July 2 ) .
Officers from the Tactical Aid Unit were pictured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from members of the community about drug dealing in the area , a GMP spokesman said .
Neighbourhood Insp Steve Prescott , of GMP ’ s Oldham division , said : “ We hope that today ’ s operation demonstrates not only how keen we are to tackle drugs across the district and the force , but also our endeavours to listen to community concerns and to act upon them .
“ Today ’ s action is a significant part of tackling the issues around drugs that we see too often in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have on individuals , their families and loved ones as well as the wider community .
“ This action will have caused a huge amount of disruption for the criminals who seek to infiltrate these substances onto our streets and degrade the quality of life for so many .
“ Anyone with concerns about the dealing of such drugs in their area should not hesitate to contact police ; safe in the knowledge that we are prepared to strike back against those who operate in this destructive and illegal industry .
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Police arrested 11 suspects during a series of dawn raids carried out as part of a drug dealing crackdown in Oldham.
Officers smashed their way into six properties, one on Chamber Road, Coppice, and five in the Glodwick area.
Nine men and two women were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.
The suspects remain in custody for questioning.
Police carried out the raids at about 6.15am this morning (Thursday, July 2).
Officers from the Tactical Aid Unit were pictured entering the homes.
It followed complaints from members of the community about drug dealing in the area, a GMP spokesman said.
Neighbourhood Insp Steve Prescott, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “We hope that today’s operation demonstrates not only how keen we are to tackle drugs across the district and the force, but also our endeavours to listen to community concerns and to act upon them.
“Today’s action is a significant part of tackling the issues around drugs that we see too often in our societies and the devastating impact they can have on individuals, their families and loved ones as well as the wider community.
“This action will have caused a huge amount of disruption for the criminals who seek to infiltrate these substances onto our streets and degrade the quality of life for so many.
“Anyone with concerns about the dealing of such drugs in their area should not hesitate to contact police; safe in the knowledge that we are prepared to strike back against those who operate in this destructive and illegal industry.”