themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Persistent mobile phone thief banned from Manchester city centre

A man has been jailed and banned from entering Manchester City Centre after committing a series of distractions thefts .
Mustafa Haji , 30 , targeted men who had been enjoying nights out , in the early hours of the morning , and stole their mobile phones .
Manchester Crown Court heard how he would plan each of his attacks , distracting strangers by placing his leg in between theirs and trying to trip them up .
During one theft , Haji followed a 54-year-old man along Portland Street , after Manchester Pride on August 21 , 2019 at around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had n't been drinking , and was walking towards the Northern Quarter to pick up his car when he was approached by Haji .
Prosecutor , Richard Lees said : `` As he walked past the Slug and Lettuce on Portland Street he felt a pull on his arm and his rucksack .
`` The defendant tried to kick at the victim 's legs and there was a struggle which continued for a few minutes .
`` A member of door staff from the Slug and Lettuce ran towards him - having seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran off . ''
The court heard that the security staff member showed the victim a picture she had taken of Haji a few weeks earlier , as he had been 'causing trouble . '
He identified Haji as the same man who approached him .
A short time later he noticed his mobile phone had been stolen .
In a victim statement read to the court , the man said he had lived in Manchester for over 13 years , and nothing like this had ever happened to him before .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could happen in a place where I have always felt safe .
I feel taken aback that I have become a victim in this way , '' he said .
On October 2 , last year a 22-year-old man had been visiting Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference , the court heard .
He had been out drinking near Bloom Street and at 4.30am in the morning realised he no longer had his mobile phone , Mr Lees said .
`` The victim did n't recall coming across the defendant but the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they saw him steal a mobile phone from a person who turned out to be the victim . ''
The court heard that Haji had been subject to two previous court orders at the time , for similar offences of theft in Manchester and Liverpool city centre .
Haji , of no fixed abode , was sentenced to 30 months in prison and made subject to a criminal behaviour order , excluding him from Manchester city centre for five years .
His lawyer , Anthony Morris , said at the time of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and was later admitted to hospital for mental health issues .
“ I have to accept that the defendant has no settled accommodation if he is released from custody , '' Mr Morris told the court .
`` He may have been liable for a suspended order and may be capable of rehabilitation . ''
Sentencing Haji Judge Michael Leeming said : `` The method you adopt when committing criminal offences is extremely familiar .
`` You approach strangers and then distract them .
You usually do this by placing your leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the opportunity of that close proximity to pick their pockets .
Victims initially are left completely unaware that they have had their property stolen .
`` These offences happened in the early hours of the morning and the victims were alone .
One of them was intoxicated .
`` This was obviously planned offending because this is what you do .
You were subject to two court orders at the time . ''

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A man has been jailed and banned from entering Manchester City Centre after committing a series of distractions thefts.
Mustafa Haji, 30, targeted men who had been enjoying nights out, in the early hours of the morning, and stole their mobile phones.
Manchester Crown Court heard how he would plan each of his attacks, distracting strangers by placing his leg in between theirs and trying to trip them up.
During one theft, Haji followed a 54-year-old man along Portland Street, after Manchester Pride on August 21, 2019 at around 2am.
The court heard the victim hadn't been drinking, and was walking towards the Northern Quarter to pick up his car when he was approached by Haji.
Prosecutor, Richard Lees said: "As he walked past the Slug and Lettuce on Portland Street he felt a pull on his arm and his rucksack.
"The defendant tried to kick at the victim's legs and there was a struggle which continued for a few minutes.
"A member of door staff from the Slug and Lettuce ran towards him - having seen what was happening, and the defendant ran off."
(Image: Google Maps)
The court heard that the security staff member showed the victim a picture she had taken of Haji a few weeks earlier, as he had been 'causing trouble.'
He identified Haji as the same man who approached him. A short time later he noticed his mobile phone had been stolen.
In a victim statement read to the court, the man said he had lived in Manchester for over 13 years, and nothing like this had ever happened to him before.
"I was shocked that something like this could happen in a place where I have always felt safe. I feel taken aback that I have become a victim in this way," he said.
On October 2, last year a 22-year-old man had been visiting Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference, the court heard.
He had been out drinking near Bloom Street and at 4.30am in the morning realised he no longer had his mobile phone, Mr Lees said.
"The victim didn't recall coming across the defendant but the incident was caught on CCTV. Operators say they saw him steal a mobile phone from a person who turned out to be the victim."
The court heard that Haji had been subject to two previous court orders at the time, for similar offences of theft in Manchester and Liverpool city centre.
Haji, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and made subject to a criminal behaviour order, excluding him from Manchester city centre for five years.
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His lawyer, Anthony Morris, said at the time of these offences, his client had been homeless, and was later admitted to hospital for mental health issues.
“I have to accept that the defendant has no settled accommodation if he is released from custody," Mr Morris told the court.
"He may have been liable for a suspended order and may be capable of rehabilitation."
Sentencing Haji Judge Michael Leeming said: "The method you adopt when committing criminal offences is extremely familiar.
"You approach strangers and then distract them. You usually do this by placing your leg between or behind theirs.
"You take the opportunity of that close proximity to pick their pockets. Victims initially are left completely unaware that they have had their property stolen.
"These offences happened in the early hours of the morning and the victims were alone. One of them was intoxicated.
"This was obviously planned offending because this is what you do. You were subject to two court orders at the time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Conmen posed as police to steal thousands of pounds from elderly Bolton couple

An elderly couple from Bolton are said to be 'living in fear ' after scammers managed to steal thousands of pounds from them .
Scammers rang the couple , pretending to be the police investigating card fraud and forged bank notes .
While on the phone pretending to be a police officer , a scammer told the couple to withdraw money from their bank and hand it to a police courier who would be sent to their house in Tonge Moor , to check that the notes were not fake .
The couple 's son wished for his parents ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise awareness of the incident to stop other people falling for it .
He said : `` They have been really gullible but they 're now living in fear as these scumbags know where they live .
It just highlights the vulnerability of old people .
`` It 's really shaken them up , they look five or ten years older and just really frail .
`` My worry is that they knew this money was in the house , if they had n't have handed it over , what would have happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing is more dangerous at the moment because my parents are n't stupid or senile but old people are really lonely with the pandemic .
I think sometimes they 're just grateful to have someone to speak to on the phone . ''
Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) has issued an appeal to try and find those involved .
A spokesman said : `` Police are investigating after an elderly woman was conned out of thousands of pounds by a man claiming to be a police officer .
`` Police were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7pm 28 May 2020 following a report of fraud .
`` Earlier the same day , the woman , aged in her 80s , had received a phone called from someone claiming to be an officer from ‘ Scotland Yard ’ , he stated her card had been cloned and money taken from her account .
He then stated she needed to get money from her account .
`` After agreeing to withdraw money from her bank account , a woman claiming to be a ‘ courier ’ for the Scotland Yard officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money .
`` The woman who attended the address is described as scruffy in appearance , aged between 20-30-years-old and with dark curly hair . ''
Inspector Beverley Anderson of GMP ’ s Bolton District added : “ Many of us would like to think we ’ d never fall victim to a scheme like this , but fraudsters can be very convincing .
“ They often target people they see to be vulnerable and will deploy a range of coercive techniques to compel the victim to part with cash or valuables .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been following numerous lines of enquiry and today we turn to the public for their assistance .
“ Do you have any information that can assist us ?
“ While there is a limited description of the bogus ‘ courier ’ , we ’ re certain that someone out there knows about this scam .
If you can help us , please get in touch .
`` Similarly , if you ’ ve been contacted by someone you believe was a fraudster , or under circumstances similar to those described above , contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on 101 quoting incident 2783 of 28/05/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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An elderly couple from Bolton are said to be 'living in fear' after scammers managed to steal thousands of pounds from them.
Scammers rang the couple, pretending to be the police investigating card fraud and forged bank notes.
While on the phone pretending to be a police officer, a scammer told the couple to withdraw money from their bank and hand it to a police courier who would be sent to their house in Tonge Moor, to check that the notes were not fake.
The couple's son wished for his parents' identities to be protected but wants to raise awareness of the incident to stop other people falling for it.
He said: "They have been really gullible but they're now living in fear as these scumbags know where they live. It just highlights the vulnerability of old people.
"It's really shaken them up, they look five or ten years older and just really frail.
"My worry is that they knew this money was in the house, if they hadn't have handed it over, what would have happened?
"I think this sort of thing is more dangerous at the moment because my parents aren't stupid or senile but old people are really lonely with the pandemic. I think sometimes they're just grateful to have someone to speak to on the phone."
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued an appeal to try and find those involved.
A spokesman said: "Police are investigating after an elderly woman was conned out of thousands of pounds by a man claiming to be a police officer.
"Police were called to a property in Bolton at around 7pm 28 May 2020 following a report of fraud.
"Earlier the same day, the woman, aged in her 80s, had received a phone called from someone claiming to be an officer from ‘Scotland Yard’, he stated her card had been cloned and money taken from her account. He then stated she needed to get money from her account.
"After agreeing to withdraw money from her bank account, a woman claiming to be a ‘courier’ for the Scotland Yard officer visited the victim address to take the money.
"The woman who attended the address is described as scruffy in appearance, aged between 20-30-years-old and with dark curly hair."
Inspector Beverley Anderson of GMP’s Bolton District added: “Many of us would like to think we’d never fall victim to a scheme like this, but fraudsters can be very convincing.
“They often target people they see to be vulnerable and will deploy a range of coercive techniques to compel the victim to part with cash or valuables.
“Since this crime occurred we have been following numerous lines of enquiry and today we turn to the public for their assistance.
“Do you have any information that can assist us?
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“While there is a limited description of the bogus ‘courier’, we’re certain that someone out there knows about this scam. If you can help us, please get in touch.
"Similarly, if you’ve been contacted by someone you believe was a fraudster, or under circumstances similar to those described above, contact police.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident 2783 of 28/05/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington for training on Thursday

Manchester United players and staff arrived at Carrington on Thursday for another training session ahead of a return to Premier @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fully-fit squad to prepare for the restart with Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ long-term lay-offs .
United are due to return to action against Tottenham on Friday June @ @ @ @ @ of Eamonn and James Clarke .

Manchester United players and staff arrived at Carrington on Thursday for another training session ahead of a return to Premier League action next week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fully-fit squad to prepare for the restart with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford returning from long-term lay-offs.
United are due to return to action against Tottenham on Friday June 19.
All pictures courtesy of Eamonn and James Clarke.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--TUI issues important coronavirus update on its holiday packages

TUI has again updated its travel information and advice for those looking to get abroad this summer .
Now just weeks away from July , many hopeful holidaymakers are wondering what will happen to their already booked getaways .
The UK 's biggest tour operator has published a list of holiday packages that they have decided to cancel in light of the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus .
A statement from TUI reads : `` The Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently advise against all but essential travel .
`` We ’ d like to extend a personal thank you for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social media teams work around the clock during such an unprecedented time . ''
It continued : `` We ’ ve been working behind the scenes to make a number of changes to our processes .
These changes will make sure that we ’ re able to offer additional support to you going forward and will make managing your booking much easier for you . ''
If your holiday falls into one of the below categories , it has been cancelled : • TUI holidays travelling on or before June 30 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until and including November 25 2020 • TUI Lakes and Mountain holidays travelling up until and including September 30 2020 • Marella Cruises sailings on or before July 30 2020 and all sailings detailed below o All sailings on Marella Celebration o Sailings on Marella Discovery 2 from Naples , Asia and the Middle East up to 30 April 2021 o Sailings on Marella Dream from Palma up to 4 May 2021 o Marella Discovery sailings from Jamaica in December 2020 and January 2021 o Marella Explorer 2 sailings from Naples between 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All other holidays are continuing to operate as planned and will be continuously reviewed , '' the statement added .
The latest from TUI follows an update from rival airline Jet2 holidays and Jet2.com who have postponed the date of when their flights and holidays will resume to July 15 .

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TUI has again updated its travel information and advice for those looking to get abroad this summer.
Now just weeks away from July, many hopeful holidaymakers are wondering what will happen to their already booked getaways.
The UK's biggest tour operator has published a list of holiday packages that they have decided to cancel in light of the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus.
A statement from TUI reads: "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently advise against all but essential travel.
"We’d like to extend a personal thank you for your patience and understanding as our customer service and social media teams work around the clock during such an unprecedented time."
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
It continued: "We’ve been working behind the scenes to make a number of changes to our processes. These changes will make sure that we’re able to offer additional support to you going forward and will make managing your booking much easier for you."
If your holiday falls into one of the below categories, it has been cancelled:
• TUI holidays travelling on or before July 10 2020
• TUI River Cruises sailings travelling up until and including November 25 2020
• TUI Lakes and Mountain holidays travelling up until and including September 30 2020
• Marella Cruises sailings on or before July 30 2020 and all sailings detailed below
o All sailings on Marella Celebration
o Sailings on Marella Discovery 2 from Naples, Asia and the Middle East up to 30 April 2021
o Sailings on Marella Dream from Palma up to 4 May 2021
o Marella Discovery sailings from Jamaica in December 2020 and January 2021
o Marella Explorer 2 sailings from Naples between 5 May 2021 to 20 October 2021
"All other holidays are continuing to operate as planned and will be continuously reviewed," the statement added.
The latest from TUI follows an update from rival airline Jet2 holidays and Jet2.com who have postponed the date of when their flights and holidays will resume to July 15.
*This story was updated after an update from TUI at 2pm on 11 June, which announced all holidays were now cancelled before July 10


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--CAS verdict date gives Man City players a Champions League incentive

For Manchester City , the announcement that the result of their hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) will be announced in the first half of July will be of some relief .
Not a lot , because there is no guarantee that a hugely important decision that will help determine the future direction and success of the club will go in their favour .
However , given the circumstances , knowing that the verdict either way will be out there before the end of the domestic and continental season is a better outcome than could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
That at least will bring clarity to a club looking to shape a squad for next season , and also to the current manager and group of players that have been dragged into this saga .
It ca n't have been easy for Pep Guardiola and his squad , who have nothing to do with the club 's sponsorship deals yet have been dogged by questions about it as they go about trying to get on with their business .
They now know though that the club 's European fate will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick a ball in the Champions League .
Should there be no issues with football returning , they will complete their last-16 tie with Real Madrid knowing their chances of European football at the Etihad in the coming years .
That can only work in City 's favour .
Should the ban fail to be overturned completely , anger and frustration can fuel the run on the latter stages of this year 's competition as they attempt to do what UEFA will hate and win the very tournament they will be unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be their last performances in a City shirt because the lure of Champions League football elsewhere but most of the squad will still be in Manchester next season regardless of the outcome .
And if CAS does rule in the club 's favour , what better way to celebrate the moving of the storm clouds that comes - partially at least - with a cleared name than by getting indisputable recognition that they are the best team on the continent .
A team that could have been banned would instead start next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
For the club , the CAS verdict will bring to an end a lengthy and unwanted process that has cast doubt on its reputation .
How it moves next will likely be determined by the outcome .
But for the players that have been unwanted participants in the drama , the Champions League can offer a welcome coda to the investigation whatever its result to allow them to show that their talent can not be questioned .

For Manchester City, the announcement that the result of their hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will be announced in the first half of July will be of some relief.
Not a lot, because there is no guarantee that a hugely important decision that will help determine the future direction and success of the club will go in their favour.
However, given the circumstances, knowing that the verdict either way will be out there before the end of the domestic and continental season is a better outcome than could have been predicted before Covid-19 changed the world.
That at least will bring clarity to a club looking to shape a squad for next season, and also to the current manager and group of players that have been dragged into this saga.
It can't have been easy for Pep Guardiola and his squad, who have nothing to do with the club's sponsorship deals yet have been dogged by questions about it as they go about trying to get on with their business.
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They now know though that the club's European fate will be sealed by the time they next kick a ball in the Champions League. Should there be no issues with football returning, they will complete their last-16 tie with Real Madrid knowing their chances of European football at the Etihad in the coming years.
That can only work in City's favour.
Should the ban fail to be overturned completely, anger and frustration can fuel the run on the latter stages of this year's competition as they attempt to do what UEFA will hate and win the very tournament they will be unable to defend.
For some players it may be their last performances in a City shirt because the lure of Champions League football elsewhere but most of the squad will still be in Manchester next season regardless of the outcome.
And if CAS does rule in the club's favour, what better way to celebrate the moving of the storm clouds that comes - partially at least - with a cleared name than by getting indisputable recognition that they are the best team on the continent. A team that could have been banned would instead start next season as defending champions in UEFA's premier competition.
For the club, the CAS verdict will bring to an end a lengthy and unwanted process that has cast doubt on its reputation. How it moves next will likely be determined by the outcome.
But for the players that have been unwanted participants in the drama, the Champions League can offer a welcome coda to the investigation whatever its result to allow them to show that their talent cannot be questioned.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Arson attack on house leaves man injured after neighbours heard 'loud bang'

A man has suffered burns following an arson attack on a house in Middleton .
Firefighters were called to reports of a blaze at a terraced house on Fairfield Road just after 9pm on Wednesday , June 10 .
The fire was located in the living room on the ground floor .
Fire crews used a hose to extinguish the flames .
A man , aged in his 20s , suffered minor burns to his hands .
Images taken from the scene show the living room window smashed , with burn marks around the frame .
Neighbours in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was used to start the fire .
One resident reported hearing a `` loud bang '' and then saw emergency services on the street .
Another eyewitness said they saw a car pull up outside the house moments before the fire service arrived .
The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed by the fire service or police .
A police cordon remains in place outside the building this morning .
Police cars are also parked within the cordon .
Greater Manchester Police said the incident is being treated as arson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokeswoman said : `` Shortly after 9.05pm last night , police were called to reports of a fire at a property on Fairfield Road in Middleton .
`` A man in his 20s suffered minor burn injuries to his hand .
`` The incident is being treated as arson and an investigation is underway .
`` No arrests have currently been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service ( GMFRS ) said : “ Just after 9pm on Wednesday , June 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire stations were called to reports of a fire in a terraced house on Fairfield Road , Middleton .
`` Upon arrival firefighters established that the blaze was in the ground floor living room and quickly extinguished the flames using a hose .
`` One casualty , a man in his early 20s , was treated at the scene for minor burns to his hands .
GMFRS was in attendance for a little over an hour .
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A man has suffered burns following an arson attack on a house in Middleton.
Firefighters were called to reports of a blaze at a terraced house on Fairfield Road just after 9pm on Wednesday, June 10.
The fire was located in the living room on the ground floor.
Fire crews used a hose to extinguish the flames.
A man, aged in his 20s, suffered minor burns to his hands.
Images taken from the scene show the living room window smashed, with burn marks around the frame.
Neighbours in the area have said they believe a petrol bomb was used to start the fire.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
One resident reported hearing a "loud bang" and then saw emergency services on the street.
Another eyewitness said they saw a car pull up outside the house moments before the fire service arrived.
(Image: ASP)
The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed by the fire service or police.
A police cordon remains in place outside the building this morning.
Police cars are also parked within the cordon.
Greater Manchester Police said the incident is being treated as arson.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
No arrests have been made.
A spokeswoman said: "Shortly after 9.05pm last night, police were called to reports of a fire at a property on Fairfield Road in Middleton.
"A man in his 20s suffered minor burn injuries to his hand.
"The incident is being treated as arson and an investigation is underway.
"No arrests have currently been made and enquiries are ongoing."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 9pm on Wednesday, June 10, crews from Blackley, Chadderton and Heywood fire stations were called to reports of a fire in a terraced house on Fairfield Road, Middleton.
"Upon arrival firefighters established that the blaze was in the ground floor living room and quickly extinguished the flames using a hose.
"One casualty, a man in his early 20s, was treated at the scene for minor burns to his hands. GMFRS was in attendance for a little over an hour.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Derelict mill restored by council after it becomes anti-social hotspot

Wigan council has restored an ‘ extremely unsafe ’ derelict mill that has become an anti-social behaviour hotspot and caught on fire last month .
The town hall carried out a series of works on the listed Pagefield Mill after its owner failed to comply with a legal notice to do so .
The local authority removed a section of ironworks which was at risk of falling from the chimney and plans to weld shut entrances to a number of underground tunnels on the complex later this month .
It ’ s the latest step taken by the town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £160,000 to try and make the building secure .
The mill has become a target for trespassers and last month four fire engines were called to the mill .
Councillor Paul Prescott , cabinet member for planning , environmental services and transport at Wigan Council said : “ Over recent weeks , a small group of individuals have started to trespass onto Pagefield Mill and engage in acts of anti-social behaviour , endangering themselves and nearby residents .
“ This is an extremely unsafe building and could cause serious injury should any accidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has tried to engage with the building owner to ensure they fulfil their legal responsibility to secure the site .
To date , this has not happened and the council has had to intervene in the interest of public safety .
“ We understand the anti-social behaviour at Pagefield Mill has had substantial implications on nearby properties , including debris being thrown into gardens .
“ As a result , we have taken the decision to carry out more works to the building to prevent further access and disturbance .
“ We take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively speaking with colleagues in the police and fire service to look at what further steps we can take to ensure the safety of our communities.
” In April , the council served a legal notice to the owner to make structural changes .
– Removing ironwork that is currently hanging from the chimney – Further repairing fencing along the boundary of the site The works were not carried out within the timescale set , meaning the council has been undertaking these changes on the owner ’ s behalf over a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We do want to stress that the mill is a listed building and sits in a prime location .
Its immediate setting is a park on the edge of the town centre , nearby to local residencies and a college “ We are keen to protect our heritage and continue to work with Historic England to look at future viable uses for this site so the building can once again serve its community .
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Wigan council has restored an ‘extremely unsafe’ derelict mill that has become an anti-social behaviour hotspot and caught on fire last month.
The town hall carried out a series of works on the listed Pagefield Mill after its owner failed to comply with a legal notice to do so.
The local authority removed a section of ironworks which was at risk of falling from the chimney and plans to weld shut entrances to a number of underground tunnels on the complex later this month.
It’s the latest step taken by the town hall, which has already spent more than £160,000 to try and make the building secure.
The mill has become a target for trespassers and last month four fire engines were called to the mill.
Councillor Paul Prescott, cabinet member for planning, environmental services and transport at Wigan Council said: “Over recent weeks, a small group of individuals have started to trespass onto Pagefield Mill and engage in acts of anti-social behaviour, endangering themselves and nearby residents.
“This is an extremely unsafe building and could cause serious injury should any accidents occur. For years, the council has tried to engage with the building owner to ensure they fulfil their legal responsibility to secure the site. To date, this has not happened and the council has had to intervene in the interest of public safety.
“We understand the anti-social behaviour at Pagefield Mill has had substantial implications on nearby properties, including debris being thrown into gardens.
“As a result, we have taken the decision to carry out more works to the building to prevent further access and disturbance.
“We take this matter extremely seriously and we are actively speaking with colleagues in the police and fire service to look at what further steps we can take to ensure the safety of our communities.”
In April, the council served a legal notice to the owner to make structural changes.
These changes included:
– Removing access into the mill chimney
– Removing ironwork that is currently hanging from the chimney
– Resealing underground passageways
– Re-securing the main gate
– Further repairing fencing along the boundary of the site
The works were not carried out within the timescale set, meaning the council has been undertaking these changes on the owner’s behalf over a number of weeks.
Coun Prescott added: “We do want to stress that the mill is a listed building and sits in a prime location. Its immediate setting is a park on the edge of the town centre, nearby to local residencies and a college
“We are keen to protect our heritage and continue to work with Historic England to look at future viable uses for this site so the building can once again serve its community.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Oldham Athletic FC avoids administration after debt settled

Oldham Athletic FC says it has avoided administration after a debt was settled .
The League Two club announced the news in a statement tonight on its website .
Latics said an agreement had been reached to repay a debt owed to former owners Brass Bank Limited .
As a result , the club said 'court administration proceedings are now at an end ' .
No sums have been mentioned .
In March the club said it had 'reached an in-principle agreement ' with Brass Bank , the owners of Boundary Park , to purchase the ground and surrounding land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing and there 's been no further statement issued .
The club stressed at the time the ownership had n't changed .
The club was bought by former Moroccan football agent Abdallah Lemsagam in January , 2018 .
It 's understood the case against Oldham regarding the unpaid debt was due to be heard in court later this month .
If placed in administration , a points deduction could have been imposed .
A statement on the club 's website said tonight : `` The club is pleased to announce that it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to settle the debt owed to it and secured by a debenture .
`` The debenture has been removed at Companies House and the court administration proceedings are now at an end . ''
League Two Clubs voted by a majority to formally end the 2019/20 season earlier this week due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
It meant Swindon Town were confirmed as champions , with Crewe Alexandra and Plymouth Argyle also promoted to League One .
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Oldham Athletic FC says it has avoided administration after a debt was settled.
The League Two club announced the news in a statement tonight on its website.
Latics said an agreement had been reached to repay a debt owed to former owners Brass Bank Limited.
As a result, the club said 'court administration proceedings are now at an end'. No sums have been mentioned.
In March the club said it had 'reached an in-principle agreement' with Brass Bank, the owners of Boundary Park, to purchase the ground and surrounding land.
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It's understood that deal is ongoing and there's been no further statement issued.
The club stressed at the time the ownership hadn't changed.
The club was bought by former Moroccan football agent Abdallah Lemsagam in January, 2018.
It's understood the case against Oldham regarding the unpaid debt was due to be heard in court later this month.
If placed in administration, a points deduction could have been imposed.
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A statement on the club's website said tonight: "The club is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Brass Bank Limited to settle the debt owed to it and secured by a debenture.
"The debenture has been removed at Companies House and the court administration proceedings are now at an end."
League Two Clubs voted by a majority to formally end the 2019/20 season earlier this week due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It meant Swindon Town were confirmed as champions, with Crewe Alexandra and Plymouth Argyle also promoted to League One.
Latics ended in 19th place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Blackmailer told pub landlord he'd bring '30 from Moss Side' to get £34k

A 'manipulative ' blackmailer went into a pub and demanded thousands of pounds from the landlord after falsely claiming he was a debt collector .
William Blower , 33 , went into the Carters Arms in Sale and ordered him to hand over £34,000 , making threats .
He later lowered his demands to £2,000 , telling the landlord he should hand it over 'to make the problem go away ' .
Blower left empty handed and was caught shortly after , but the landlord was terrified .
He was told by Blower that he would bring a gang of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money was n't paid .
Now Blower , who said he was acting alone , has been jailed for two-and-a-half years .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that Blower walked into the pub at about 9pm on August 18 last year .
He began talking to the landlord , claiming he was a debt collector and that he owed £34,000 , prosecutor Ben Lawrence said .
The landlord said he knew nothing about the 'debt ' .
Prosecutors said that the landlord became intimidated after a number of men also arrived at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them asked the landlord 'is this the kid that owes you money ? '
The man then said 'we know about you , you owe my mate £34k ' .
Blower told the landlord : `` Have you seen my crew , this is nothing , I can bring 30 ... from Moss Side , and what will be will be and that 's it . ''
`` He was terrified of the threat of what would happen if he did n't pay £34,000 , '' Mr Lawrence said .
Blower then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his office .
They spoke for about 25 minutes , and he described Blower as having a 'menacing demeanour ' .
He then said he could make it 'go away ' for £2,000 .
The landlord explained he did n't have £2,000 , and prosecutors said Blower 'made a threat ' to his family , who were upstairs .
He said he would go and look in his safe .
Blower , who had been there for over an hour , said he would return with a gang from Moss Side if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The landlord told his wife what had happened , and the police were called .
Blower was arrested outside the pub .
The court heard that the landlord was left 'scared ' for himself and his family , and that he spent thousands of pounds on added security measures .
Blower has 19 convictions for 49 offences including robbery , as well as a previous conviction for blackmail in 2006 .
His lawyer Nicola Hall said the crime was 'unsophisticated ' , and that Blower , a father , has a 'background of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` His recollection of the reason for acting like this was because his father had died at that point .
He was drinking very heavily and not thinking clearly .
`` He is determined to put this behind him . ''
Judge John Potter told Blower : `` This was a brazen and sinister attempt to extort a very large sum of money from an entirely innocent man , who was simply trying to run his business honestly . ''
The judge described Blower as 'violent , manipulative and controlling ' @

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A 'manipulative' blackmailer went into a pub and demanded thousands of pounds from the landlord after falsely claiming he was a debt collector.
William Blower, 33, went into the Carters Arms in Sale and ordered him to hand over £34,000, making threats.
He later lowered his demands to £2,000, telling the landlord he should hand it over 'to make the problem go away'.
Blower left empty handed and was caught shortly after, but the landlord was terrified.
He was told by Blower that he would bring a gang of 30 'from Moss Side' if the money wasn't paid.
Now Blower, who said he was acting alone, has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
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Minshull Street Crown Court heard that Blower walked into the pub at about 9pm on August 18 last year.
He began talking to the landlord, claiming he was a debt collector and that he owed £34,000, prosecutor Ben Lawrence said. The landlord said he knew nothing about the 'debt'.
Prosecutors said that the landlord became intimidated after a number of men also arrived at the pub.
Speaking with Blower, one of them asked the landlord 'is this the kid that owes you money?'
The man then said 'we know about you, you owe my mate £34k'.
Blower told the landlord: "Have you seen my crew, this is nothing, I can bring 30...from Moss Side, and what will be will be and that's it."
"He was terrified of the threat of what would happen if he didn't pay £34,000," Mr Lawrence said.
Blower then asked to speak with the landlord privately in his office.
They spoke for about 25 minutes, and he described Blower as having a 'menacing demeanour'.
He then said he could make it 'go away' for £2,000. The landlord explained he didn't have £2,000, and prosecutors said Blower 'made a threat' to his family, who were upstairs.
He said he would go and look in his safe.
Blower, who had been there for over an hour, said he would return with a gang from Moss Side if he didn't receive the money.
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The landlord told his wife what had happened, and the police were called.
Blower was arrested outside the pub.
The court heard that the landlord was left 'scared' for himself and his family, and that he spent thousands of pounds on added security measures.
Blower has 19 convictions for 49 offences including robbery, as well as a previous conviction for blackmail in 2006.
His lawyer Nicola Hall said the crime was 'unsophisticated', and that Blower, a father, has a 'background of substance misuse issues'.
Ms Hall said: "His recollection of the reason for acting like this was because his father had died at that point. He was drinking very heavily and not thinking clearly.
"He is determined to put this behind him."
Judge John Potter told Blower: "This was a brazen and sinister attempt to extort a very large sum of money from an entirely innocent man, who was simply trying to run his business honestly."
The judge described Blower as 'violent, manipulative and controlling'.
Blower, of no fixed address, admitted blackmail.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Man City evening headlines as Arteta prepares for return, Aouar hint dropped

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday , June 11 .
Lyon are ready to listen to offers for Houssem Aouar - the midfielder who has already been linked with a move to Manchester City .
He impressed Pep Guardiola in last season 's Champions League group stages , with the City boss describing him as `` incredible '' .
And now the French team 's director of football Juninho has admitted the club will consider any approaches for the 21-year-old .
`` Houssem was formed here , he has been here for a long time , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us the technical touch required in midfield .
But we know that the majority of youth academy talents here , who have Houssem ’ s talent , have left at one moment or another .
It is the president who will decide .
“ If we receive offers , we will analyse them .
He is an important player.
” Former Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta says it will be strange to bring his Arsenal side to the Etihad Stadium when the Premier League returns next week .
The Gunners travel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of the resumption .
And it will be Arteta 's first time back at Eastlands after his appointment at Arsenal .
He told Sky Sports ' Football Show : `` I know everybody there and I spent four magnificent years with those players and with that club .
“ But I am really excited as well .
I can ’ t wait to start competing and do what we love most which is to play football . ''
New contract , new role for Scott Jill Scott will take up a coaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester City Women .
Scott , 33 , was one of the first signings when the Blues reformed back in January 2014 and has been an essential part of the team during a period where they have picked up six major trophies including one WSL title .
The England midfielder has also been instrumental in driving the growth of the women 's game and was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year 's Honours List for her services to the sport .
Scott 's new role will see her join the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mahon and new head coach Gareth Taylor .
However , the midfielder will still be available for selection in the team and has made it clear that she sees herself as a player first .
“ It feels fantastic to have everything sorted and to know that I ’ m going to be at the Club for the next two years is something I ’ m really looking forward to , '' she said .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, June 11.
Lyon ready for Aouar offers
Lyon are ready to listen to offers for Houssem Aouar - the midfielder who has already been linked with a move to Manchester City.
He impressed Pep Guardiola in last season's Champions League group stages, with the City boss describing him as "incredible".
And now the French team's director of football Juninho has admitted the club will consider any approaches for the 21-year-old.
"Houssem was formed here, he has been here for a long time," the Brazilian said.
"He brings us the technical touch required in midfield. But we know that the majority of youth academy talents here, who have Houssem’s talent, have left at one moment or another. It is the president who will decide.
“If we receive offers, we will analyse them. He is an important player.”
Arteta ready for return
Former Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta says it will be strange to bring his Arsenal side to the Etihad Stadium when the Premier League returns next week.
The Gunners travel to Manchester on June 17 - the first day of the resumption.
And it will be Arteta's first time back at Eastlands after his appointment at Arsenal.
He told Sky Sports' Football Show: "I know everybody there and I spent four magnificent years with those players and with that club.
“But I am really excited as well. I can’t wait to start competing and do what we love most which is to play football."
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New contract, new role for Scott
Jill Scott will take up a coaching role alongside her playing duties to remain at Manchester City Women.
Scott, 33, was one of the first signings when the Blues reformed back in January 2014 and has been an essential part of the team during a period where they have picked up six major trophies including one WSL title.
The England midfielder has also been instrumental in driving the growth of the women's game and was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year's Honours List for her services to the sport.
Scott's new role will see her join the coaching set-up, working with assistant Alan Mahon and new head coach Gareth Taylor. However, the midfielder will still be available for selection in the team and has made it clear that she sees herself as a player first.
“It feels fantastic to have everything sorted and to know that I’m going to be at the Club for the next two years is something I’m really looking forward to," she said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Man Utd evening headlines as Lyon hint at Dembele move, Tolisso stance

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday , June 11 .
Moussa Dembele may leave Lyon this summer , a club official has admitted - which has piqued Manchester United 's interest in bringing him to Old Trafford .
Lyon director of football Juninho told the press this week : `` Moussa ’ s had a good season and still has a margin to progress .
“ He ’ s a pure centre forward who brings us strength and presence in the box .
He scores goals .
“ If we lose a player of that level , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same standard.
” Dembele is not currently in talks with United , and says he is keen to see out his contract in France .
But he is not playing regular first-team football - and if that were on offer , he would be tempted to switch .
Last season he scored 16 goals in 27 league matches , but as Lyon finished seventh in Ligue 1 they will not be competing in the Champions League next year .
Corentin Tolisso is not on his way from Bayern Munich to Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in France suggested that he would be on his way during the close season for a sum of around €35 million .
But the midfielder 's agent has now gone on record to say that his client will not be heading to Old Trafford any time soon .
“ I 'm not talking to Manchester United , '' the agent informed Sky Germany .
`` Corentin is currently injured and his return to the pitch is currently a top priority.
” Tolisso is one of a string of midfielders who have been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - including Jack Grealish , Kai Havertz , and Donny van de Beek .
Manchester United have been given a boost before the resumption of the Premier League - with the news that one Tottenham Hotspur star will be missing from the opposition squad .
Dele Alli will be suspended for one match after making a joke on social media that the FA judged to have broken their rules .
An FA statement explained : `` The Tottenham Hotspur FC player denied that a social media post breached FA Rule E3 ( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improper and/or brought the game into disrepute , and constituted an ‘ Aggravated Breach ’ , which is defined in FA Rule E3 ( 2 ) , as it included a reference , whether express or implied , to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin and/or nationality . ''

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, June 11.
Dembele rumour
Moussa Dembele may leave Lyon this summer, a club official has admitted - which has piqued Manchester United's interest in bringing him to Old Trafford.
Lyon director of football Juninho told the press this week: "Moussa’s had a good season and still has a margin to progress.
“He’s a pure centre forward who brings us strength and presence in the box. He scores goals.
“If we lose a player of that level, we’ll look for replacements of the same standard.”
Dembele is not currently in talks with United, and says he is keen to see out his contract in France.
But he is not playing regular first-team football - and if that were on offer, he would be tempted to switch.
Last season he scored 16 goals in 27 league matches, but as Lyon finished seventh in Ligue 1 they will not be competing in the Champions League next year.
Tolisso stays put
Corentin Tolisso is not on his way from Bayern Munich to Manchester United - according to his agent.
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Reports in France suggested that he would be on his way during the close season for a sum of around €35 million.
But the midfielder's agent has now gone on record to say that his client will not be heading to Old Trafford any time soon.
“I'm not talking to Manchester United," the agent informed Sky Germany. "Corentin is currently injured and his return to the pitch is currently a top priority.”
Tolisso is one of a string of midfielders who have been linked with a move to United this summer - including Jack Grealish, Kai Havertz, and Donny van de Beek.
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Dele suspended
Manchester United have been given a boost before the resumption of the Premier League - with the news that one Tottenham Hotspur star will be missing from the opposition squad.
Dele Alli will be suspended for one match after making a joke on social media that the FA judged to have broken their rules.
An FA statement explained: "The Tottenham Hotspur FC player denied that a social media post breached FA Rule E3(1), as it was insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, and constituted an ‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin and/or nationality."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of arranging at least one more friendly before the Premier League season resumes , @ @ @ @ @ against Stoke City called off at the 11th hour .
United were due to play @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday but after Stoke City 's players and officials had arrived at the training @ @ @ @ @ that their manager , Michael O'Neill , had tested positive for COVID-19 in a test @ @ @ @ @ While the Stoke players , who had travelled to Carrington individually , returned home , @ @ @ @ @ between the squad , the second in four days , having played at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ club are set to look at other opportunities to play friendly fixtures against external opposition @ @ @ @ @ League campaign at Tottenham Hotspur on Friday , June 19 .
Spurs midfielder Dele Alli @ @ @ @ @ clash .

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Manchester United are exploring the possibility of arranging at least one more friendly before the Premier League season resumes, despite seeing a planned fixture against Stoke City called off at the 11th hour.
United were due to play the Championship outfit at Carrington on Tuesday but after Stoke City's players and officials had arrived at the training ground the Potters were informed that their manager, Michael O'Neill, had tested positive for COVID-19 in a test carried out on Monday.
While the Stoke players, who had travelled to Carrington individually, returned home, United played another training game between the squad, the second in four days, having played at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Now the club are set to look at other opportunities to play friendly fixtures against external opposition before they resume their Premier League campaign at Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, June 19. Spurs midfielder Dele Alli has been banned for the clash.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Manchester United new third kit for 2020/21 season 'leaked'

Manchester United 's third kit for the 2020/21 campaign has apparently been leaked online .
FootyHeadlines have released images of the Adidas-made shirt , which is in a zebra print , 'dazzle camo ' bold design .
It 's just one of a number of supposed leaked United kits that have surfaced on the internet in recent weeks .
The 2020/21 campaign will be the last season in which United are using Chevrolet as the main sponsors of their jersey .
This black and white kit , with red trim , is likely to divide supporters .
But it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designs for next season .
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold gave an update on the search for a new shirt sponsor back in February .
`` We ’ ve communicated previously that the shirt process is underway and ongoing , '' said Arnold , speaking on an investors ' call .
`` We ’ ve communicated previously that only at the point at which a deal is concluded , as you would expect , given its material information , we will announce that in the usual way .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ concurrently , we ’ ve also indicated that we won ’ t be providing running commentary on how that process and the associated negotiations are proceeding .
`` So beyond speculation from the press , there is nothing further I can add in respect of that ongoing process . ''
MEN Sport understands United are in talks with prospective new partners and are confident of securing a lucrative new deal .

Manchester United's third kit for the 2020/21 campaign has apparently been leaked online.
FootyHeadlines have released images of the Adidas-made shirt, which is in a zebra print, 'dazzle camo' bold design.
It's just one of a number of supposed leaked United kits that have surfaced on the internet in recent weeks. The 2020/21 campaign will be the last season in which United are using Chevrolet as the main sponsors of their jersey.
This black and white kit, with red trim, is likely to divide supporters. But it's supposedly part of the plan for eye-catching designs for next season.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold gave an update on the search for a new shirt sponsor back in February.
"We’ve communicated previously that the shirt process is underway and ongoing," said Arnold, speaking on an investors' call.
"We’ve communicated previously that only at the point at which a deal is concluded, as you would expect, given its material information, we will announce that in the usual way. That hasn’t happened. And concurrently, we’ve also indicated that we won’t be providing running commentary on how that process and the associated negotiations are proceeding.
"So beyond speculation from the press, there is nothing further I can add in respect of that ongoing process."
MEN Sport understands United are in talks with prospective new partners and are confident of securing a lucrative new deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Watch PS5 reveal event live as Sony unveils new PlayStation 5 games

Gamers , get ready , as the first real glimpse of the PlayStation 5 is happening in a live event tonight ( Thursday ) .
Sony is expected to showcase gameplay from the new console at The Future of Gaming event which is being streamed online .
Though it is not known if the actually console will be unveiled , as only images of a new white and black controller which will come with the device being released up until now .
The event will take place at 9pm UK time and will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's because the company will also reveal more games that will be available for the upcoming console which will be available to pre-order in July and August .
Assassin 's Creed : Valhalla , Fortnite and Destiny 2 are some of the games already lined-up for the new PS5 but the stream tonight is expected to announce more plus show gameplay footage as opposed to the consoles design .
While plenty of things have been kept under wraps , Sony Interactive Entertainment president and chief executive Jim Ryan said Thursday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represent the best in the industry from innovative studios that span the globe '' .
`` There are few things as exciting as the launch of a new console .
While this road to launch has been a bit… different , we are as thrilled as ever to bring you with us on this journey to redefine the future of video games , '' Mr Ryan said .
A release date for the console still has n't been confirmed but it is expected to be in the last three months of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be available in time for the 2020 holiday season .
You can watch the event live above .

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Gamers, get ready, as the first real glimpse of the PlayStation 5 is happening in a live event tonight (Thursday).
Sony is expected to showcase gameplay from the new console at The Future of Gaming event which is being streamed online.
Though it is not known if the actually console will be unveiled, as only images of a new white and black controller which will come with the device being released up until now.
The event will take place at 9pm UK time and will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube and it's not just about the console.
That's because the company will also reveal more games that will be available for the upcoming console which will be available to pre-order in July and August.
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Fortnite and Destiny 2 are some of the games already lined-up for the new PS5 but the stream tonight is expected to announce more plus show gameplay footage as opposed to the consoles design.
While plenty of things have been kept under wraps, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and chief executive Jim Ryan said Thursday’s event will show games which "represent the best in the industry from innovative studios that span the globe".
"There are few things as exciting as the launch of a new console. While this road to launch has been a bit… different, we are as thrilled as ever to bring you with us on this journey to redefine the future of video games," Mr Ryan said.
A release date for the console still hasn't been confirmed but it is expected to be in the last three months of the year after PlayStation boss Mr Ryan said it would be available in time for the 2020 holiday season.
You can watch the event live above.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Manchester United in contact with Ferran Torres and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are one of several top clubs in the race for Valencia prodigy Ferran Torres , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to improve his side 's attacking options this summer to prepare his squad for a Premier League title challenge next season with a playmaker , centre-midfielder and winger high on his priority list .
While M.E.N .
Sport understands that Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains United 's top target , exciting youngster Torres is being touted as a potential alternative .
The 20-year-old has burst onto the scene this season and has managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Valencia 's campaigns in La Liga and the Champions League .
Torres ' contract at Valencia is set to expire in 2021 and as a result some of Europe 's top clubs are reportedly scrambling to secure his signature .
It 's claimed by CalcioNapoli24 that the Spaniard has turned down the offer of a new five-year deal which has alerted a host of clubs who have since made contact with his entourage , including United , Liverpool , Manchester City , Borussia Dortmund , Bayern Munich , Atletico Madrid and Napoli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' release clause is a hefty €120million , due to his contract situation Valencia will be willing to accept a lower price in the hope it sparks a bidding war between the interested parties .
M.E.N .
understands that Schalke 's Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada of Velez Sarlsfield are being considered as back-up options if the club fail to sign Sancho .
Meanwhile , United reportedly facing the possibility of being priced out of a move for Jude Bellingham this summer .
ESPN claim that the Reds could miss out on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's demands .
The report states that United would prefer a structured deal for the youngster whereas Birmingham want cash up front .

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Manchester United are one of several top clubs in the race for Valencia prodigy Ferran Torres, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to improve his side's attacking options this summer to prepare his squad for a Premier League title challenge next season with a playmaker, centre-midfielder and winger high on his priority list.
While M.E.N. Sport understands that Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains United's top target, exciting youngster Torres is being touted as a potential alternative.
The 20-year-old has burst onto the scene this season and has managed to contribute six goals and seven assists to Valencia's campaigns in La Liga and the Champions League.
Torres' contract at Valencia is set to expire in 2021 and as a result some of Europe's top clubs are reportedly scrambling to secure his signature.
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It's claimed by CalcioNapoli24 that the Spaniard has turned down the offer of a new five-year deal which has alerted a host of clubs who have since made contact with his entourage, including United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Napoli.
The report states that while Torres' release clause is a hefty €120million, due to his contract situation Valencia will be willing to accept a lower price in the hope it sparks a bidding war between the interested parties.
M.E.N. understands that Schalke's Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada of Velez Sarlsfield are being considered as back-up options if the club fail to sign Sancho.
Meanwhile, United reportedly facing the possibility of being priced out of a move for Jude Bellingham this summer.
ESPN claim that the Reds could miss out on a deal for the 16-year-old due to Birmingham's demands.
The report states that United would prefer a structured deal for the youngster whereas Birmingham want cash up front.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Gesture that proved Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't an 'egomaniac' at Man United

Owen Hargreaves has revealed how perceptive Cristiano Ronaldo was in training with Manchester United .
Whilst Ronaldo was United 's set-piece taker when Hargreaves arrived at Old Trafford in 2007 , the midfielder continued to practice his free-kicks in training .
It led to Hargreaves taking some set-pieces instead of Ronaldo during matches , with the two sharing duties .
Hargreaves eventually was responsible for some free-kicks during the 2008 Champions League final with Chelsea , which United won on penalties after a 1-1 draw .
He explained to BeIN Sports that he did not necessarily pull rank on Ronaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect for each other 's talents .
Explaining how it was decided he would take a free-kick , the England midfielder said : `` Ask politely , like anything .
But to be fair we used to practise all the time and he knew I could take them .
`` We used to practise all the time and Cristiano knew I could [ score them ] and I love that about him .
`` I remember we played , I ’ d scored a couple , and we practised before the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on one side of the box and I was on the other .
`` I hit nine out of ten into the top corner , Edwin van der Sar was in goal .
`` And Edwin came to me and said , 'Owen , if we get a free-kick in the Champions League final you ’ ve got ta take it ' .
`` I said , ' I can ’ t take it off Cristiano , that ’ s Cristiano Ronaldo ' . ''
This was the year that Ronaldo had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it is not surprising that Hargreaves was willing to step aside for the Portuguese superstar .
Yet Hargreaves , who had one season of regular football at Old Trafford before three years of persistent injuries , revealed that Ronaldo had been mulling over the practice session .
He said : `` Anyway , we get to the dressing room , we ’ re warming up to go out on the pitch before we go out , nobody is around , Cristiano walks over and says , 'Owen if we get a free-kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw you practising ' .
`` And that ’ s who he was .
Everybody thinks he ’ s like it ’ s all about him and an egomaniac .
But if you ’ re good at something he ’ s the first one to see that .
`` And that ’ s why I got to take a couple that year because he knew I might score .
I admire that about him , I really do . ''

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Owen Hargreaves has revealed how perceptive Cristiano Ronaldo was in training with Manchester United.
Whilst Ronaldo was United's set-piece taker when Hargreaves arrived at Old Trafford in 2007, the midfielder continued to practice his free-kicks in training.
It led to Hargreaves taking some set-pieces instead of Ronaldo during matches, with the two sharing duties.
Hargreaves eventually was responsible for some free-kicks during the 2008 Champions League final with Chelsea, which United won on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
He explained to BeIN Sports that he did not necessarily pull rank on Ronaldo, but that the two had a respect for each other's talents.
Explaining how it was decided he would take a free-kick, the England midfielder said: "Ask politely, like anything. But to be fair we used to practise all the time and he knew I could take them.
"We used to practise all the time and Cristiano knew I could [score them] and I love that about him.
"I remember we played, I’d scored a couple, and we practised before the Champions League final against Chelsea that year, he was on one side of the box and I was on the other.
"I hit nine out of ten into the top corner, Edwin van der Sar was in goal.
"And Edwin came to me and said, 'Owen, if we get a free-kick in the Champions League final you’ve gotta take it'.
"I said, 'I can’t take it off Cristiano, that’s Cristiano Ronaldo'."
This was the year that Ronaldo had scored a stunning free-kick against Portsmouth, so it is not surprising that Hargreaves was willing to step aside for the Portuguese superstar.
Yet Hargreaves, who had one season of regular football at Old Trafford before three years of persistent injuries, revealed that Ronaldo had been mulling over the practice session.
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He said: "Anyway, we get to the dressing room, we’re warming up to go out on the pitch before we go out, nobody is around, Cristiano walks over and says, 'Owen if we get a free-kick today it’s yours, I saw you practising'.
"And that’s who he was. Everybody thinks he’s like it’s all about him and an egomaniac. But if you’re good at something he’s the first one to see that.
"And that’s why I got to take a couple that year because he knew I might score. I admire that about him, I really do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Manchester City stars to compete in first-ever CFG FIFA Challenge

Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero , Oleksandr Zinchenko , Georgia Stanway and Ellie Roebuck will be representing the club on FIFA 20 in the first-ever City Football Group ( CFG ) EA SPORTS FIFA 20 challenge , which will take place on Saturday June 13 .
New York City FC , Melbourne City FC , Yokohama F. Marinos , Girona FC , Montevideo City Torque , Sichuan Jiuniu FC and Mumbai City FC will join City in competing in a number of gaming challenges , whilst also giving the fans who are watching the opportunity to donate to their club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovery efforts in their local area .
The first-ever CFG FIFA Challenge will see pro-FIFA players and esports teams alongside footballers from men ’ s and women ’ s teams around the Group take to the virtual pitch to test their skills and entertain fans .
Aguero and Zinchenko will be joined by Manchester City W.F.C .
duo Stanway and Roebuck , with former player Joleon Lescott , Girona ’ s Pablo Maffeo and New York City FC dup Joe Scally and James Sands also involved .
From around the CFG , Valentin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Teuten ( Montevideo City Torque ) , Zhou Minghao ( Sichuan Jiuniu ) , Keita Endo ( Yokohama F Marinos ) , Rowllin Borges ( Mumbai City ) and Connor Metcalfe ( Melbourne City ) will also be competing in the CFG FIFA Challenge .
These footballers will also be joined in the challenge by current FIFA Esports professionals in the CFG group , with pro players Ryan Pessoa ( Man City ) , Shellzz ( Man City ) , Pete Saisanas ( Melbourne City FC ) , Subaru Mikey ( Yokohama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FC ) , Angelito ( Girona FC ) and Chris Holly ( New York City FC ) all competing too .
City are also teaming up with its partners FaZe Clan , the world ’ s unmatched leader in competitive esports and pop culture , to see their player FaZe Tass go head-to-head with City ’ s Shellzz .
Chief Marketing Officer , Nuria Tarre , commented : “ Esports has been a fantastic way to entertain and engage with our fans across the world , particularly during this challenging period .
Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players from across City Football Group have taken part in a number of exciting esports events which has seen a significant number of fans tune in to watch .
`` There is a big appetite from fans to see this type of content and the CFG FIFA Challenge is the perfect way for us to bring our extensive CFG esports offering into one place for the first time.
” Fans will be able to watch the CFG FIFA Challenge on Twitch at twitch.tv/cfgfifachallenge on Saturday June 13 from 3pm UK time .
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its first female professional FIFA player , Xiao Jie , and she will represent Manchester City as part of City ’ s esports team in China .
Xiao Jie will make her debut at the challenge , supporting Sichuan Jiuniu FC ’ s efforts .
Across City Football Group , there are now 16 professional FIFA players and two esports teams in South Korea and China representing our clubs in all the major FIFA tournaments around the world .

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Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Georgia Stanway and Ellie Roebuck will be representing the club on FIFA 20 in the first-ever City Football Group (CFG) EA SPORTS FIFA 20 challenge, which will take place on Saturday June 13.
New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F. Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC and Mumbai City FC will join City in competing in a number of gaming challenges, whilst also giving the fans who are watching the opportunity to donate to their club’s chosen charity, supporting COVID19 recovery efforts in their local area.
The first-ever CFG FIFA Challenge will see pro-FIFA players and esports teams alongside footballers from men’s and women’s teams around the Group take to the virtual pitch to test their skills and entertain fans.
Aguero and Zinchenko will be joined by Manchester City W.F.C. duo Stanway and Roebuck, with former player Joleon Lescott, Girona’s Pablo Maffeo and New York City FC dup Joe Scally and James Sands also involved.
From around the CFG, Valentin Castellanos (New York City), Andrew Teuten (Montevideo City Torque), Zhou Minghao (Sichuan Jiuniu), Keita Endo (Yokohama F Marinos), Rowllin Borges (Mumbai City) and Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City) will also be competing in the CFG FIFA Challenge.
These footballers will also be joined in the challenge by current FIFA Esports professionals in the CFG group, with pro players Ryan Pessoa (Man City), Shellzz (Man City), Pete Saisanas (Melbourne City FC), Subaru Mikey (Yokohama F. Marinos), Dani (Girona FC), Angelito (Girona FC) and Chris Holly (New York City FC) all competing too.
City are also teaming up with its partners FaZe Clan, the world’s unmatched leader in competitive esports and pop culture, to see their player FaZe Tass go head-to-head with City’s Shellzz.
Chief Marketing Officer, Nuria Tarre, commented: “Esports has been a fantastic way to entertain and engage with our fans across the world, particularly during this challenging period. Over the past three months, clubs and players from across City Football Group have taken part in a number of exciting esports events which has seen a significant number of fans tune in to watch.
"There is a big appetite from fans to see this type of content and the CFG FIFA Challenge is the perfect way for us to bring our extensive CFG esports offering into one place for the first time.”
Fans will be able to watch the CFG FIFA Challenge on Twitch at twitch.tv/cfgfifachallenge on Saturday June 13 from 3pm UK time.
City Football Group can also announce the signing of its first female professional FIFA player, Xiao Jie, and she will represent Manchester City as part of City’s esports team in China.
Xiao Jie will make her debut at the challenge, supporting Sichuan Jiuniu FC’s efforts. Across City Football Group, there are now 16 professional FIFA players and two esports teams in South Korea and China representing our clubs in all the major FIFA tournaments around the world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Drunk thug jailed after dislocating paramedic's thumb in 'appalling' attack

A thug who fell down the stairs after drinking vodka and taking cocaine dislocated a paramedic ’ s thumb before biting a police officer .
Connor McHale was tended to by two paramedics after he took a tumble .
The 20-year-old from Ashton-under-Lyne , squared up to one of the emergency workers and kicked him , dislocating his thumb , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
McHale then hit the paremedic 's shoulder , before spitting at his colleague .
He was taken to hospital , where he initially appeared calm .
McHale then spat at a police officer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggressive , spitting at the officer and biting his hand .
He has now been jailed for 23 months having pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm ; and two offences of assaulting an emergency worker .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Andrew MacIntosh said that on May 10 , two paramedics were called to a house on Mossley Road following reports McHale had fallen downstairs after drinking and taking cocaine .
“ When they arrived they found the defendant sat on the bed with his support workers sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Mr MacIntosh said .
“ His support worker handed one of the paramedics a strip of co-codamol and said the defendant had been drinking and taking cocaine .
“ The defendant then became agitated , stood up and squared up to him and demanded his medication back .
“ The paramedic told him to calm down , but the defendant launched at him , grabbed his jacket and pulled him towards him .
“ The paramedic managed to break free of the defendant , but he became aware that the defendant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forcing it back , causing it to dislocate.
” McHale then hit the paramedic 's left shoulder , causing the man to stumble backwards .
As the paramedic activated the emergency button on his radio , his colleague restrained McHale with the help of his support worker .
Police attended to arrest McHale .
Before officers left , he became unresponsive and was put in an ambulance .
“ Once in the ambulance the defendant became aggressive with the officer , spitting at him and biting his left hand , ” Mr MacIntosh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hospital and given a sedative before he was discharged into police custody .
“ The defendant was taken to the police station for an interview and said he remembered drinking vodka , but had no recollection of the assault .
“ He also said he suffered from ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome.
” The first paramedic suffered a fracture to his wrist and was off work for six weeks .
In a victim statement read in court , the first paramedic said : “ I don ’ t expect to come to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of COVID-19 , we are short staffed and I now can ’ t be there to do my bit .
“ I ’ m now anxious about attending my first job .
Inever expect people to lash out when I try to help them .
“ My hand is in a cast so I can not work or drive and am dependent on others to get about.
” The other paramedic said in a statement : “ I don ’ t come to work to get assaulted or spat on .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on me with what ’ s going on in the world at this time - I ’ m thankful I was wearing my visor otherwise it might have hit me.
” The police officer said : “ I don ’ t come to work to be assaulted by anyone , especially when I ’ m trying to help someone .
“ I am appalled at this males behaviour and attitude towards the emergency services , he had no remorse or concern , especially during a national pandemic .
“ I have no marks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I feel if I didn ’ t act as quickly as I did , I may have sustained serious injuries.
” McHale has four previous convictions for six offences including battery ; criminal damage ; failing to surrender ; and assaulting an emergency worker .
Defence lawyer Ian Ridgeway said McHale has a history of mental health problems , problems with alcohol and drugs and has been homeless .
“ These issues led to an accommodation at the hostel , ” Mr Ridgeway said .
“ His main point in mitigation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also evidence of a lack of maturity in the presentence report .
“ He has secured a position in the older ward where there is no drugs and he is hoping when the pandemic subsides , that he can go onto a drug and alcohol course - which is currently unavailable to him at this time.
” Sentencing , Judge Tina Landale said : “ These are very serious offences because emergency workers must be protected .
“ It is particularly difficult for them during this coronavirus epidemic .
“ The impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the public who have been deprived of his services .
“ On your side of the story , I take into account you were living in very difficult circumstances and you had a distressing lifestyle blighted by drink and drugs.
” McHale , of Mossley Road , was sentenced to 23 months detention in a young Offender institution .
Following the case , operations manager at the North West Ambulance service , Oliver Mayor said : “ This is absolutely unacceptable and we would like to send a clear message that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff come to work to help those who need us the most and they should be free to do so without fear of assault .
”

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A thug who fell down the stairs after drinking vodka and taking cocaine dislocated a paramedic’s thumb before biting a police officer.
Connor McHale was tended to by two paramedics after he took a tumble.
The 20-year-old from Ashton-under-Lyne, squared up to one of the emergency workers and kicked him, dislocating his thumb, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
McHale then hit the paremedic's shoulder, before spitting at his colleague.
He was taken to hospital, where he initially appeared calm.
McHale then spat at a police officer and bit his hand. he again became aggressive, spitting at the officer and biting his hand.
He has now been jailed for 23 months having pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; and two offences of assaulting an emergency worker.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Andrew MacIntosh said that on May 10, two paramedics were called to a house on Mossley Road following reports McHale had fallen downstairs after drinking and taking cocaine.
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“When they arrived they found the defendant sat on the bed with his support workers sitting next to him. He appeared calm,” Mr MacIntosh said.
“His support worker handed one of the paramedics a strip of co-codamol and said the defendant had been drinking and taking cocaine.
“The defendant then became agitated, stood up and squared up to him and demanded his medication back.
“The paramedic told him to calm down, but the defendant launched at him, grabbed his jacket and pulled him towards him.
“The paramedic managed to break free of the defendant, but he became aware that the defendant kicked out hitting his left thumb and forcing it back, causing it to dislocate.”
McHale then hit the paramedic's left shoulder, causing the man to stumble backwards.
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As the paramedic activated the emergency button on his radio, his colleague restrained McHale with the help of his support worker.
Police attended to arrest McHale. Before officers left, he became unresponsive and was put in an ambulance.
“Once in the ambulance the defendant became aggressive with the officer, spitting at him and biting his left hand,” Mr MacIntosh said.
“He was then taken to hospital and given a sedative before he was discharged into police custody.
“The defendant was taken to the police station for an interview and said he remembered drinking vodka, but had no recollection of the assault.
“He also said he suffered from ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome.”
The first paramedic suffered a fracture to his wrist and was off work for six weeks.
In a victim statement read in court, the first paramedic said: “I don’t expect to come to work to be assaulted.
“At the time of COVID-19, we are short staffed and I now can’t be there to do my bit.
“I’m now anxious about attending my first job. Inever expect people to lash out when I try to help them.
“My hand is in a cast so I cannot work or drive and am dependent on others to get about.”
The other paramedic said in a statement: “I don’t come to work to get assaulted or spat on.
“It’s disgusting that he spat on me with what’s going on in the world at this time - I’m thankful I was wearing my visor otherwise it might have hit me.”
The police officer said: “I don’t come to work to be assaulted by anyone, especially when I’m trying to help someone.
“I am appalled at this males behaviour and attitude towards the emergency services, he had no remorse or concern, especially during a national pandemic.
“I have no marks on my hand from the bite, but I feel if I didn’t act as quickly as I did, I may have sustained serious injuries.”
McHale has four previous convictions for six offences including battery; criminal damage; failing to surrender; and assaulting an emergency worker.
Defence lawyer Ian Ridgeway said McHale has a history of mental health problems, problems with alcohol and drugs and has been homeless.
“These issues led to an accommodation at the hostel,” Mr Ridgeway said.
“His main point in mitigation is his early guilty plea.
“There is also evidence of a lack of maturity in the presentence report.
“He has secured a position in the older ward where there is no drugs and he is hoping when the pandemic subsides, that he can go onto a drug and alcohol course - which is currently unavailable to him at this time.”
Sentencing, Judge Tina Landale said: “These are very serious offences because emergency workers must be protected.
“It is particularly difficult for them during this coronavirus epidemic.
“The impact was serious for the paramedic but also for the public who have been deprived of his services.
“On your side of the story, I take into account you were living in very difficult circumstances and you had a distressing lifestyle blighted by drink and drugs.”
McHale, of Mossley Road, was sentenced to 23 months detention in a young Offender institution.
Following the case, operations manager at the North West Ambulance service, Oliver Mayor said: “This is absolutely unacceptable and we would like to send a clear message that this will not be tolerated. Emergency services staff come to work to help those who need us the most and they should be free to do so without fear of assault.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Mysterious FIFA 20 Title Update 18 now live on PC, Xbox and PS4

In the last few FIFA 20 title updates , there has been minor changes visually and small connection tools added to the game for select players , but very little in terms of actual gameplay improvements .
And in the latest FIFA 20 title update , Title Update 18 , there 's real mystery about what is actually included , as there are few details regarding the latest patch that have been released by EA SPORTS .
The wording of the patch notes are vague and strange , indicating that it 's a minor update .
But , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what has actually changed ?
You 'll be able to make your own mind up about what 's changed , by seeing the patch notes in full below .
Here are the full patch notes for FIFA 20 Title Update 18 , as per the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum , which is now available to download on all platforms including PC , Xbox and PS4 .
Here are the full patch notes for Title Update 18 , as per the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum .
The latest Title Update for FIFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contains upgrades to the tools we use to further drive gameplay responsiveness investigations .
Visit https : //www.ea.com/en-gb/games/fifa/fifa-20/pitch-notes for the latest updates on our ongoing responsiveness efforts .
Thanks to those who ’ ve provided feedback .
Throughout the course of the FIFA 20 season , we 'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available .
Be sure to follow @ EAFIFADIRECT on Twitter for the latest updates .
And that 's it .
Yes , I 'm afraid that 's all that EA SPORTS have revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with no details about what has actually been changed in game , but there is mention of 'upgrades to the tools we use to further drive gameplay responsiveness investigations ' , whatever that means !
What do you make of these changes to FIFA 20 ?
This update is now available to download on all platforms including PC , Xbox and PS4 , with the update around 5gb in size .

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In the last few FIFA 20 title updates, there has been minor changes visually and small connection tools added to the game for select players, but very little in terms of actual gameplay improvements.
And in the latest FIFA 20 title update, Title Update 18, there's real mystery about what is actually included, as there are few details regarding the latest patch that have been released by EA SPORTS. The wording of the patch notes are vague and strange, indicating that it's a minor update. But, with the update being around 5gb in size, what has actually changed?
You'll be able to make your own mind up about what's changed, by seeing the patch notes in full below.
Here are the full patch notes for FIFA 20 Title Update 18, as per the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum, which is now available to download on all platforms including PC, Xbox and PS4.
FIFA 20 Title Update 18 patch notes in full
Here are the full patch notes for Title Update 18, as per the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum.
The latest Title Update for FIFA 20 is now available on PC and contains upgrades to the tools we use to further drive gameplay responsiveness investigations.
Visit https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/fifa/fifa-20/pitch-notes for the latest updates on our ongoing responsiveness efforts.
Thanks to those who’ve provided feedback. Throughout the course of the FIFA 20 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @EAFIFADIRECT on Twitter for the latest updates.
And that's it.
Yes, I'm afraid that's all that EA SPORTS have revealed about the latest title update FIFA fans, with no details about what has actually been changed in game, but there is mention of 'upgrades to the tools we use to further drive gameplay responsiveness investigations', whatever that means!
What do you make of these changes to FIFA 20? This update is now available to download on all platforms including PC, Xbox and PS4, with the update around 5gb in size.