themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--'Clippers broke'... people share their hilarious efforts at 'lockdown' haircuts

After almost four weeks of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak - life is starting to look radically different .
In some cases it may be for the better , with rigorous exercising and healthy eating regimes becoming popoular .
DIY projects around the house are being tackled , and old talents rekindled .
But some tasks are best left to the professionals , and haircuts is one of them .
With barbers and salons under lockdown for the foreseeable future , hair styles are growing wildly out of control across Britain .
In response , the all over buzz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cheap and virtually impossible to get wrong , it has been embraced by celebrities including footballer David Beckham and actor Riz Ahmed .
But not everyone wants to go so bold .
We asked Manchester Evening News readers if they have yet tried to cut their own hair , and to share their efforts with us on Facebook .
The response was hilarious and occasionally inspiring .
Leanne McDermott shared this photo adding : `` I did my son 's '' Rebecca Yvonne Taylor shared this shocker with the caption : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to skin fade ... '' A frightening effort from Clare Templeman who wrote : `` The clippers broke . ''
There was a surprising success for Kim Fielding who sent this and said : `` Here 's my son 's , it went so wrong but he loved it ! ''
Brave Daniel Hulin was not rewarded with this result : `` Trusted my nanna to give me a hair cut.. how wrong was I '' Crissi Cole tried to see the funny side of this one .
`` I cut my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a mullet !
Now it 's like princess Diana !
But it 's not in his eyes anymore ... '' Carly Alty regrets this offer .
She wrote : `` My 4yr old Toby decided it was a good idea to do his own '' Abby Jane admits she overestimated her ability with this one , writing : `` 30 years of watching the barber my hubby thought was enough experience to go at our sons hair !
!
Glad we have to stay in the poor boy '' Not all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Booth was among those to join the head shaving fashion and looks fantastic .
And even better , she raised money for a great cause .
`` I shaved mine to raise funds for Rethink mental illness charity that helps people with mental health £177 donated and loving the less maintenance lol , '' she wrote .
Nicole Ryan came up with this brilliant idea .
`` Me and my friend haven ’ t cut our hair but dyed it blue in support of the NHS and amazing key workers , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did a great job cutting not just her own hair .
`` Did mine and the dog !
! ''
she wrote .
If you have cut your own hair , or someone else 's , and it has n't gone to plan , take some comfort in the comfort left by Margaret Postles .
`` I have had a go at the back , but as I have not bothered to look at it myself I am following the old adage , what you ca n't see etc etc , '' she @ @

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After almost four weeks of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak - life is starting to look radically different.
In some cases it may be for the better, with rigorous exercising and healthy eating regimes becoming popoular.
DIY projects around the house are being tackled, and old talents rekindled.
But some tasks are best left to the professionals, and haircuts is one of them.
With barbers and salons under lockdown for the foreseeable future, hair styles are growing wildly out of control across Britain.
In response, the all over buzz cut have seen a revival in popularity.
Cheap and virtually impossible to get wrong, it has been embraced by celebrities including footballer David Beckham and actor Riz Ahmed.
But not everyone wants to go so bold.
We asked Manchester Evening News readers if they have yet tried to cut their own hair, and to share their efforts with us on Facebook.
The response was hilarious and occasionally inspiring.
Leanne McDermott shared this photo adding: "I did my son's"
Rebecca Yvonne Taylor shared this shocker with the caption: "When you tell your husband you know how to skin fade..."
A frightening effort from Clare Templeman who wrote: "The clippers broke."
There was a surprising success for Kim Fielding who sent this and said: "Here's my son's, it went so wrong but he loved it!"
Brave Daniel Hulin was not rewarded with this result: "Trusted my nanna to give me a hair cut.. how wrong was I"
Crissi Cole tried to see the funny side of this one. "I cut my son's! At first it was like a mullet! Now it's like princess Diana! But it's not in his eyes anymore..."
Carly Alty regrets this offer. She wrote: "My 4yr old Toby decided it was a good idea to do his own"
Abby Jane admits she overestimated her ability with this one, writing: "30 years of watching the barber my hubby thought was enough experience to go at our sons hair!! Glad we have to stay in the poor boy"
Not all the haircuts were a disaster.
Emma Jane Booth was among those to join the head shaving fashion and looks fantastic.
And even better, she raised money for a great cause.
"I shaved mine to raise funds for Rethink mental illness charity that helps people with mental health £177 donated and loving the less maintenance lol," she wrote.
Nicole Ryan came up with this brilliant idea.
"Me and my friend haven’t cut our hair but dyed it blue in support of the NHS and amazing key workers," she wrote.
And finally, Cat Ellis did a great job cutting not just her own hair.
"Did mine and the dog!!" she wrote.
If you have cut your own hair, or someone else's, and it hasn't gone to plan, take some comfort in the comfort left by Margaret Postles.
"I have had a go at the back, but as I have not bothered to look at it myself I am following the old adage, what you can't see etc etc," she wrote.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Former Man United scout issues Jonathan David transfer verdict

Former Manchester United scout Jorge Alvial has warned the club Gent forward Jonathan David might not be ready to make a move in the summer transfer window .
The Canadian forward has been in superb form this season netting 23 goals in 40 games , with five of those strikes coming in the Europa League for club side Gent .
David 's fine performances have led to plenty of rumours regarding his future in Belgium with United supposedly one of the sides interested in a move once the transfer market reopens .
United are in the market for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , and although David is not a current priority target he is certainly a player who fulfills their desired transfer criteria .
Speaking last month , the 20-year-old admitted he would love to play in the Premier League one day and former United scout Alvial believes he has the ability to do so .
However , the club 's former international talent scout believes David might need to move to a smaller side first before making the leap to Old Trafford .
`` I know Jonathan well and he seems to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEN Sport .
`` I believe he is a very nice young talent and has a great future ahead .
The Premier League is a tough level to compete because of so many top athletes and great football players .
`` I believe Jonathan in the near future has the potential to play in the Premier League , and after a season or two can demonstrate if he is ready for the top teams like Manchester United , Chelsea , Man City or Liverpool . ''
Alvial was recommended for his role at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent over two years working for the club up until 2018 .
Speaking to MEN Sport last month Alvial reflected on his time at Old Trafford and revealed how he urged the club to sign current Bayern Munich sensation Alphonso Davies on over 40 occasions back when he was valued at just $ 2million by Vancouver Whitecaps .
`` It was my first player that I recommended to United when they hired me , '' Alvial said at the time .
`` I had just got hired at that time and I called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see this player .
So I went and right away , I am being honest , right away I recommended him .
I feel very , very strongly about him .
He is physical , intelligent .
I felt strongly about him , if not stronger than I did when I recommended Christian Pulisic to Chelsea , and I took him for a trial at 14 years old .
`` When I saw him play he was in the B team at Vancouver and the speed he had at 15 , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in the USA for a while .
He was left-footed , his vision was great , his technique was good , not great , but with technique you can improve it .
But the things that he saw at that age I went 'Wow .
This is a superstar . '
Right away for two years I recommended him at Man United . ''

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Former Manchester United scout Jorge Alvial has warned the club Gent forward Jonathan David might not be ready to make a move in the summer transfer window.
The Canadian forward has been in superb form this season netting 23 goals in 40 games, with five of those strikes coming in the Europa League for club side Gent.
David's fine performances have led to plenty of rumours regarding his future in Belgium with United supposedly one of the sides interested in a move once the transfer market reopens.
United are in the market for a new attacking signing at the end of the season, and although David is not a current priority target he is certainly a player who fulfills their desired transfer criteria.
Speaking last month, the 20-year-old admitted he would love to play in the Premier League one day and former United scout Alvial believes he has the ability to do so.
However, the club's former international talent scout believes David might need to move to a smaller side first before making the leap to Old Trafford.
"I know Jonathan well and he seems to be doing very well," Alvial told MEN Sport.
"I believe he is a very nice young talent and has a great future ahead. The Premier League is a tough level to compete because of so many top athletes and great football players.
"I believe Jonathan in the near future has the potential to play in the Premier League, and after a season or two can demonstrate if he is ready for the top teams like Manchester United, Chelsea, Man City or Liverpool."
Alvial was recommended for his role at United by former manager Jose Mourinho and spent over two years working for the club up until 2018.
Speaking to MEN Sport last month Alvial reflected on his time at Old Trafford and revealed how he urged the club to sign current Bayern Munich sensation Alphonso Davies on over 40 occasions back when he was valued at just $2million by Vancouver Whitecaps.
"It was my first player that I recommended to United when they hired me," Alvial said at the time.
"I had just got hired at that time and I called and said I wanted to go and see this player. So I went and right away, I am being honest, right away I recommended him. I feel very, very strongly about him. He is physical, intelligent. I felt strongly about him, if not stronger than I did when I recommended Christian Pulisic to Chelsea, and I took him for a trial at 14 years old.
"When I saw him play he was in the B team at Vancouver and the speed he had at 15, he was already going by guys that had been playing in the USA for a while. He was left-footed, his vision was great, his technique was good, not great, but with technique you can improve it. But the things that he saw at that age I went 'Wow. This is a superstar.' Right away for two years I recommended him at Man United."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--ITV Quiz: The Millionaire questions asked to 'coughing major' Charles Ingram

We are all guilty of sitting and watching one of the many quiz shows and wondering how on earth a contestant got a particular question wrong .
But if you were put in the hot seat , could you do any better ?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire has been around for more than 20 years and has become the subject of renewed attention thanks to a recent ITV drama .
Earlier this week , viewers were gripped my three-part series Quiz which was based on the infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
cheating scandal back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ITV game show hosted by Chris Tarrant and successfully answered enough questions correctly to scoop the incredible jackpot .
But those behind-the-scenes were n't convinced of the genuineness of the win .
When news of the scandal eventually broke Ingram , who became known as the 'Coughing Major ' , was arrested and stood trial alongside his wife Diana and fellow contestant , and alleged accomplice , Tecwen Whittock .
To this day , despite being found guilty of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception , the couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checking the answers , could you correctly guess the answers to the 15 questions put to Charles Ingram during his winning episode ?
Let us know how you get on !

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We are all guilty of sitting and watching one of the many quiz shows and wondering how on earth a contestant got a particular question wrong.
But if you were put in the hot seat, could you do any better?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire has been around for more than 20 years and has become the subject of renewed attention thanks to a recent ITV drama.
Earlier this week, viewers were gripped my three-part series Quiz which was based on the infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal back in 2001.
Army Major Charles Ingram appeared on the ITV game show hosted by Chris Tarrant and successfully answered enough questions correctly to scoop the incredible jackpot.
But those behind-the-scenes weren't convinced of the genuineness of the win.
When news of the scandal eventually broke Ingram, who became known as the 'Coughing Major', was arrested and stood trial alongside his wife Diana and fellow contestant, and alleged accomplice, Tecwen Whittock.
To this day, despite being found guilty of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception, the couple maintain there innocence.
So, without checking the answers, could you correctly guess the answers to the 15 questions put to Charles Ingram during his winning episode?
Let us know how you get on!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Five Manchester United wonderkids who failed to fulfil potential

Many youngsters have come through the academy system at Manchester United to become important players for the club .
Indeed , United ’ s identity is largely based on the notion that they , more than most , provide a pathway for young players .
But not every young player given a chance goes on to great things .
Here are five United wonderkids who failed to fulfil their potential at the club .
Febian Brandy was so highly rated as a teenager that United faced a fight to keep hold of him amid interest from Barcelona in 2007 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker ’ s potential by his goalscoring performance in the Champions Youth Cup final that year , but the Old Trafford side had no intention of letting go their brightest youth prospect .
Injuries ravaged Brandy ’ s career , though , as he became a journeyman playing for no fewer than 14 different clubs before retiring before his 30th birthday .
The former England youth international , who represented the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team on two occasions , is now helping others find their way in the game , launching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
David Moyes wasn ’ t given much to lift his spirits during his short and ill-fated spell in charge , but the performances of Adnan Januzaj provided him with some encouragement .
The Belgian teenager burst on to the scene with a brace in a comeback win away to Sunderland and quickly became a first team figure during the 2013/14 season .
Januzaj was handed Ryan Giggs ’ number 11 shirt following the Welshman ’ s retirement in a demonstration of what was expected of the young winger , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van Gaal and was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland .
Januzaj , still only 25 , plays at a good level for Real Sociedad in La Liga , but his career hasn ’ t panned out as predicted .
His turn and finish against Aston Villa was a landmark moment in Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s tenure as manager , keeping the Old Trafford side on course for another Premier League title under pressure from Liverpool , but also should have been the emergence of Federico Macheda as the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never got any better than that famous goal for Macheda , though , as he failed to fulfil the promise he had shown for the reserves .
The Italian only scored four times in 19 appearances for the Reds as he was loaned all over Europe from Sampdoria to Stuttgart .
Macheda left Old Trafford in 2014 , signing for Cardiff City , and is now at Panathinaikos in Greece .
“ Sir Alex Ferguson , I remember , he called me and Wazza [ Wayne Rooney ] over one day and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s better than you , Rooney when you were a kid , he ’ s better than you , Rio , better than Ryan Giggs when you were kids , ” Rio Ferdinand once recalled .
`` This is the best kid you will ever see.
” Ferdinand was talking about Ravel Morrison , the youngster who seemed destined to succeed the likes of Paul Scholes , Gary Neville , David Beckham and Giggs as the club ’ s next great homegrown superstar .
Off-the-field matters , however , prevented Morrison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential , leaving United without making a single senior start .
Now on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United , the midfielder has been given a second chance in English football and intends to grab it .
A 10-minute cameo off the bench in an away win over Portsmouth was enough for Rodrigo Possebon to demonstrate his potential .
The box-to-box midfielder was a classy operator and looked destined to enjoy a top level career at United .
A rash challenge from Emanuel Pogatetz in a match against Middlesbrough proved to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the Brazilian avoided the broken leg many feared he ’ d suffered having been taken off with an oxygen mask to his face , the incident appeared to shake the player ’ s confidence .
Possebon was never the same again , returning to his homeland with Santos in 2010 .
Possebon rattled through nine clubs in an eight-year period and is now out of the game entirely .

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Many youngsters have come through the academy system at Manchester United to become important players for the club.
Indeed, United’s identity is largely based on the notion that they, more than most, provide a pathway for young players.
But not every young player given a chance goes on to great things. Here are five United wonderkids who failed to fulfil their potential at the club.
Febian Brandy
Febian Brandy was so highly rated as a teenager that United faced a fight to keep hold of him amid interest from Barcelona in 2007.
European football had been alerted to the striker’s potential by his goalscoring performance in the Champions Youth Cup final that year, but the Old Trafford side had no intention of letting go their brightest youth prospect.
Injuries ravaged Brandy’s career, though, as he became a journeyman playing for no fewer than 14 different clubs before retiring before his 30th birthday.
The former England youth international, who represented the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team on two occasions, is now helping others find their way in the game, launching an app which promotes out of contract players.
Adnan Januzaj
David Moyes wasn’t given much to lift his spirits during his short and ill-fated spell in charge, but the performances of Adnan Januzaj provided him with some encouragement. The Belgian teenager burst on to the scene with a brace in a comeback win away to Sunderland and quickly became a first team figure during the 2013/14 season.
Januzaj was handed Ryan Giggs’ number 11 shirt following the Welshman’s retirement in a demonstration of what was expected of the young winger, but he soon fell out of favour under Louis van Gaal and was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland. Januzaj, still only 25, plays at a good level for Real Sociedad in La Liga, but his career hasn’t panned out as predicted.
Federico Macheda
His turn and finish against Aston Villa was a landmark moment in Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure as manager, keeping the Old Trafford side on course for another Premier League title under pressure from Liverpool, but also should have been the emergence of Federico Macheda as the club’s next great striker.
It never got any better than that famous goal for Macheda, though, as he failed to fulfil the promise he had shown for the reserves. The Italian only scored four times in 19 appearances for the Reds as he was loaned all over Europe from Sampdoria to Stuttgart. Macheda left Old Trafford in 2014, signing for Cardiff City, and is now at Panathinaikos in Greece.
Ravel Morrison
“Sir Alex Ferguson, I remember, he called me and Wazza [Wayne Rooney] over one day and said: “look at this kid, he’s better than you, Rooney when you were a kid, he’s better than you, Rio, better than Ryan Giggs when you were kids,” Rio Ferdinand once recalled. "This is the best kid you will ever see.”
Ferdinand was talking about Ravel Morrison, the youngster who seemed destined to succeed the likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, David Beckham and Giggs as the club’s next great homegrown superstar. Off-the-field matters, however, prevented Morrison from even coming close to fulfilling his potential, leaving United without making a single senior start.
Now on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United, the midfielder has been given a second chance in English football and intends to grab it.
Rodrigo Possebon
A 10-minute cameo off the bench in an away win over Portsmouth was enough for Rodrigo Possebon to demonstrate his potential. The box-to-box midfielder was a classy operator and looked destined to enjoy a top level career at United. A rash challenge from Emanuel Pogatetz in a match against Middlesbrough proved to be a turning point for Possebon, though.
While the Brazilian avoided the broken leg many feared he’d suffered having been taken off with an oxygen mask to his face, the incident appeared to shake the player’s confidence. Possebon was never the same again, returning to his homeland with Santos in 2010.
Possebon rattled through nine clubs in an eight-year period and is now out of the game entirely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Police apologise over officer threatening to 'make something up' to arrest man

Police have apologised after a video emerged of an officer threatening to 'make something up ' and arrest a man .
Footage was widely shared on social media yesterday of a confrontation between a police officer and a member of the public in Accrington , Lancashire .
It is not clear why the man has been stopped by police , but he can be heard claiming to be 'harassed ' , our sister title LancsLive reports .
The police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying : `` If you want to f*cking step to me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that then fine , I 'll lock you up .
We 'll do that shall we ? ''
When the member of the public then protests his innocence , insisting he has done nothing wrong , the police officer then adds : `` I 'll make something up .
Public order .
Squaring up to a police officer .
Shall I do that ?
`` Who are they going to believe me or you ?
Who are they going to believe me or you ? ''
Lancashire Police have now issued an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matter is being investigated .
The force added that it was clear that the member of the public 'deserves an apology ' .
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said : `` We are already aware of footage circulating on social media regarding an officer 's actions during an incident in Accrington yesterday ( Friday , April 17 ) .
`` The matter is being investigated and has been referred to our professional standards department .
`` It is clear from the footage the member of the public deserves an apology which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Police have apologised after a video emerged of an officer threatening to 'make something up' and arrest a man.
Footage was widely shared on social media yesterday of a confrontation between a police officer and a member of the public in Accrington, Lancashire.
It is not clear why the man has been stopped by police, but he can be heard claiming to be 'harassed', our sister title LancsLive reports.
The police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying: "If you want to f*cking step to me, and push your chest out and something like that then fine, I'll lock you up. We'll do that shall we?"
When the member of the public then protests his innocence, insisting he has done nothing wrong, the police officer then adds: "I'll make something up. Public order. Squaring up to a police officer. Shall I do that?
(Image: LancsLive)
"Who are they going to believe me or you? Who are they going to believe me or you?"
Lancashire Police have now issued an official response to the video, confirming the matter is being investigated.
The force added that it was clear that the member of the public 'deserves an apology'.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We are already aware of footage circulating on social media regarding an officer's actions during an incident in Accrington yesterday (Friday, April 17).
"The matter is being investigated and has been referred to our professional standards department.
"It is clear from the footage the member of the public deserves an apology which we will attempt to provide him with today."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Thugs knock woman unconscious after taxi rank row in Chorlton

A young woman enjoying a night out was knocked unconscious and left with a jaw broken in four places after a row over a taxi in Chorlton .
The 'completely unprovoked attack ' happened near a taxi rank on Keppel Road in the early hours of Monday , March 16 .
A 29-year-old woman had been out with her boyfriend , 30 , and sister , aged 33 , when they were subjected to a 'brutal ' attack at the hands of two men , police said .
The trio were waiting outside Goodwins Olympic Taxi Rank at around 12.45am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident began .
They approached a taxi when a group of two men and two women attempted to jump in front .
An argument ensued , police said , and the two men launched a violent assault of the three waiting passengers .
The 29-year-old woman was left unconscious on the floor with a jaw broken in four places and the second woman was left with facial injuries , police said .
The 30-year-old man also sustained a fractured jaw and a broken cheek bone .
The offenders then fled in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
Detective Constable Katie Parlatt , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester division , said : `` This was a completely unprovoked attack which left three people with serious injuries and we are doing everything we can to find those responsible .
`` One of the women was left with such a severe broken jaw that she required surgery .
`` She had been enjoying her Sunday evening with her sister and her boyfriend before she was subjected to this brutal attack at the hands of two men .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact so that we can continue to work to bring those responsible to justice . ''
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 6063 or 101 quoting incident number 000141 of 16/03/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A young woman enjoying a night out was knocked unconscious and left with a jaw broken in four places after a row over a taxi in Chorlton.
The 'completely unprovoked attack' happened near a taxi rank on Keppel Road in the early hours of Monday, March 16.
A 29-year-old woman had been out with her boyfriend, 30, and sister, aged 33, when they were subjected to a 'brutal' attack at the hands of two men, police said.
The trio were waiting outside Goodwins Olympic Taxi Rank at around 12.45am and were next in the queue when the incident began.
They approached a taxi when a group of two men and two women attempted to jump in front.
An argument ensued, police said, and the two men launched a violent assault of the three waiting passengers.
The 29-year-old woman was left unconscious on the floor with a jaw broken in four places and the second woman was left with facial injuries, police said.
(Image: MEN)
The 30-year-old man also sustained a fractured jaw and a broken cheek bone.
The offenders then fled in a taxi and the victims were taken to hospital.
Detective Constable Katie Parlatt, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: "This was a completely unprovoked attack which left three people with serious injuries and we are doing everything we can to find those responsible.
"One of the women was left with such a severe broken jaw that she required surgery.
"She had been enjoying her Sunday evening with her sister and her boyfriend before she was subjected to this brutal attack at the hands of two men.
"I would ask any witnesses to get in contact so that we can continue to work to bring those responsible to justice."
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 6063 or 101 quoting incident number 000141 of 16/03/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus medics fear crucial PPE could RUN OUT this weekend

Medical chiefs have raised strong concerns that some hospitals could run out entirely of certain Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) this weekend .
The warning comes as Public Health England ( PHE ) changed their guidance on Friday evening for healthcare workers treating patients with coronavirus .
While thousands of NHS staff have expressed fear that they feel unsafe on the frontline with 'inadequate ' protection , they have now been asked to work without full-length gowns and to reuse items amid shortages of protective garments .
Chris Hopson , chairman of NHS Providers , said some trusts will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24-48 hours because we have “ reached the point where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls ( is ) exhausted ” .
In a Twitter thread , he added that `` gowns are the only item in the pandemic stock reserve that they are concerned will run out in this way . ''
British Medical Association ( BMA ) chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said : “ Two months into the Covid-19 crisis in Britain , we shouldn ’ t still be hearing that doctors feel unprotected when they go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one billion items will soon have been shipped , and while there have been signs of improvement , our research clearly shows that equipment is not reaching all doctors working on the front line.
” He added : “ Just yesterday the Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend .
“ Meanwhile , the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS .
“ This is a truly sorry state of affairs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply.
” The updated PHE guidance says if long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns are not available , clinical staff are now advised to wear “ disposable , non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls ” or “ washable surgical gowns ” , with aprons , and to wash their forearms afterwards .
It states that the “ reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place ” , and that “ some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health spokesman said : “ New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one area , frontline staff know what PPE to wear instead to minimise risk.
” A BMA survey of more than 6,000 doctors across England found just under a third working in high risk areas – aerosol-general procedure ( AGP ) areas – and other non-AGP hospital settings , said they were sometimes pressurised to work without adequate protection .
Meanwhile , 50 per cent of doctors working in AGP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or no supply at all of , long-sleeved disposable gowns and disposable goggles .
And 56pc said the same regarding full-face visors .
Scrubs and eye protections were in short supply , or not available , in other hospital settings , 52pc of doctors said .
Meanwhile another survey by the Royal College of Nursing ( RCN ) found half of nurses have felt pressure to work without appropriate protective equipment during the crisis .
Dr Nagpaul added : “ Too many doctors and healthcare staff have already lost their lives .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more.
” At least 50 NHS workers have died after contracting coronavirus .
On Friday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a Commons committee that he would “ love to be able to wave a magic wand ” to increase PPE supplies .
He told the Commons Health and Social Care Committee that the equipment was a “ precious resource ” and that maintaining supplies was challenging due to the very high global demand .

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Medical chiefs have raised strong concerns that some hospitals could run out entirely of certain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) this weekend.
The warning comes as Public Health England (PHE) changed their guidance on Friday evening for healthcare workers treating patients with coronavirus.
While thousands of NHS staff have expressed fear that they feel unsafe on the frontline with 'inadequate' protection, they have now been asked to work without full-length gowns and to reuse items amid shortages of protective garments.
Chris Hopson, chairman of NHS Providers, said some trusts will run out of supplies in the next 24-48 hours because we have “reached the point where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls (is) exhausted”.
In a Twitter thread, he added that "gowns are the only item in the pandemic stock reserve that they are concerned will run out in this way."
British Medical Association (BMA) chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: “Two months into the Covid-19 crisis in Britain, we shouldn’t still be hearing that doctors feel unprotected when they go to work.
“The Government says that one billion items will soon have been shipped, and while there have been signs of improvement, our research clearly shows that equipment is not reaching all doctors working on the front line.”
He added: “Just yesterday the Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend.
“Meanwhile, the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS.
“This is a truly sorry state of affairs and we renew our call for the Government to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply.”
The updated PHE guidance says if long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns are not available, clinical staff are now advised to wear “disposable, non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls” or “washable surgical gowns”, with aprons, and to wash their forearms afterwards.
It states that the “reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place”, and that “some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in times of extreme shortages”.
A Department of Health spokesman said: “New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one area, frontline staff know what PPE to wear instead to minimise risk.”
A BMA survey of more than 6,000 doctors across England found just under a third working in high risk areas – aerosol-general procedure (AGP) areas – and other non-AGP hospital settings, said they were sometimes pressurised to work without adequate protection.
Meanwhile, 50 per cent of doctors working in AGP areas said there were shortages of, or no supply at all of, long-sleeved disposable gowns and disposable goggles. And 56pc said the same regarding full-face visors.
Scrubs and eye protections were in short supply, or not available, in other hospital settings, 52pc of doctors said.
Meanwhile another survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found half of nurses have felt pressure to work without appropriate protective equipment during the crisis.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Dr Nagpaul added: “Too many doctors and healthcare staff have already lost their lives. We cannot afford to risk losing any more.”
At least 50 NHS workers have died after contracting coronavirus.
On Friday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a Commons committee that he would “love to be able to wave a magic wand” to increase PPE supplies.
He told the Commons Health and Social Care Committee that the equipment was a “precious resource” and that maintaining supplies was challenging due to the very high global demand.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Porto president claims Man United blocked Mourinho managerial return

Manchester United blocked Jose Mourinho from making his managerial return to Porto , according to the Portuguese club 's president Pinto da Costa .
The Portuguese manager left Porto in 2004 having guided the club to a shock victory in the Champions League in order to take up a new challenge at Chelsea .
After spells at Inter Milan , Real Madrid and another with Chelsea , Mourinho finally replaced Louis van Gaal at United in the summer of 2016 .
However , after agreeing terms with United he was approached by Porto to ask if he would comeback and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the end of the season , according to Da Costa .
Da Costa claims Mourinho was happy to return to Porto for half a season , but his hopes were squashed by United .
`` We were without a coach in the middle of the season , '' Da Costa told FC Porto em casa .
`` I approached Mourinho , who had a contract with Manchester United but he was only going to start the following season , and asked if he could come until the end of the season before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed impossible .
But not for him , he said yes .
`` There was a cup final at the time , a league cup final and he said he was coming .
`` And when we were thinking it was possible , Manchester United did not authorise it as they argued that we could be opponents in a European competition .
`` But a lot of people ignore the fact that , without any conditions , Mourinho was available to spend half a season at Porto in an emergency .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it shows the affection with which he was . ''

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Manchester United blocked Jose Mourinho from making his managerial return to Porto, according to the Portuguese club's president Pinto da Costa.
The Portuguese manager left Porto in 2004 having guided the club to a shock victory in the Champions League in order to take up a new challenge at Chelsea.
After spells at Inter Milan, Real Madrid and another with Chelsea, Mourinho finally replaced Louis van Gaal at United in the summer of 2016.
However, after agreeing terms with United he was approached by Porto to ask if he would comeback and manage the team on an emergency deal until the end of the season, according to Da Costa.
Da Costa claims Mourinho was happy to return to Porto for half a season, but his hopes were squashed by United.
"We were without a coach in the middle of the season," Da Costa told FC Porto em casa. "I approached Mourinho, who had a contract with Manchester United but he was only going to start the following season, and asked if he could come until the end of the season before his move to Manchester.
"It seemed impossible. But not for him, he said yes.
"There was a cup final at the time, a league cup final and he said he was coming.
"And when we were thinking it was possible, Manchester United did not authorise it as they argued that we could be opponents in a European competition.
"But a lot of people ignore the fact that, without any conditions, Mourinho was available to spend half a season at Porto in an emergency.
"It is a fact that is unknown, but it shows the affection with which he was."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Manchester City's top 10 hardest players

Some footballers are harder than others .
Some players can win a game with an ice-cold stare in the tunnel before a match .
Some can derail an opponent with an early crunching tackle .
Some want to ensure they ’ ve made their mark on a game , and on an opponent .
Manchester City have had a fair few in their time – some truly off the wall hardmen and a 'Psycho ' for good measure .
We take a look at ten of the hardest players in City ’ s history .
You don ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re hard , and Pearce was among the hardest ever to grace the game – if grace is the right word .
Screaming , shouting , bleeding , Pearce was usually doing one of the three .
A man absolutely hell-bent on winning .
Just one season at Man City at the end of his professional career , Pearce grabbed a goal on his debut and captained the club to the First Division Championship .
Not a bad legacy to leave at the club .
Yaya Toure had the unnerving ability of carrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposition box without anyone being able to get near to him .
A turn of pace surprising for a man with such a large frame , Toure would charge up and down the pitch swatting opponents away who dared dispossess him .
Got upset about a birthday cake so fails to make a true mark on the list , but his imperious performances on the pitch give him a place in the list .
Imagine squaring up to him .
Vincent Kompany oozes class but that doesn ’ t mean he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a player who will go down in Manchester City legend for driving the club from rags to riches .
Kompany is a mountain of a man and few in the Premier League would have dared face off to the Belgian defender .
Voted the club ’ s hardest player in City ’ s official magazine , Doyle made a total of 570 appearances for City through the late 60s and early 70s , endearing himself to fans by being , well , hard .
Combative , uncompromising , some say he bled blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most of all , he truly , dearly , hated Manchester United .
Only one season at City but that was enough to make an impact .
An impact , that is , on opposition players .
Known for his crunching tackles , his smile alone could terrify players into submission – because he had no teeth .
More irritating than hard , but makes the list because his short fuse helped Man City to a first Premier League title .
Sent off for QPR with his side 2-1 up against City on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his club couldn ’ t hang on with ten men and conceded twice in the final minutes of the match .
Had Barton not kneed Aguero in the back for no reason at all , the Argentine striker may never have produced one of the all-time best moments in Premier League history .
There are some players who take medals away as souvenirs from an illustrious career in the game .
Other still have Michael Brown ’ s studs etched into their shins .
A true tough tackler , Brown was City ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made 103 appearances for the club .
A journeyman of British footballer , Brown didn ’ t change his tenacious style for anyone , and continued to de-turf football pitches until the age of 40 .
The first truly excellent defensive midfielder of City ’ s post-money era , Nigel de Jong made up for his diminutive stature with his warrior-like on-pitch persona .
Most famous for kicking Xabi Alonso in the chest in a World Cup final and somehow not getting sent off .
Howard Webb should ’ ve known better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing De Jong week in week out .
A real terrier of a footballer , Carlos Tevez ran around the Etihad with all the energy of a pitbull .
Grew up in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires , but has made himself a hero now upon returning to Boca Juniors .
Anyone who can handle and win over La Bombonera week in week out deserves a place on the list .
Trautmann was a prisoner of war in World War Two before joining City and making 545 appearances for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1956 FA Cup final and played the rest of the game , which City won 3-1 .
Perhaps the hardest of them all .

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Some footballers are harder than others.
Some players can win a game with an ice-cold stare in the tunnel before a match. Some can derail an opponent with an early crunching tackle. Some want to ensure they’ve made their mark on a game, and on an opponent.
These are football’s hardmen.
Manchester City have had a fair few in their time – some truly off the wall hardmen and a 'Psycho' for good measure.
We take a look at ten of the hardest players in City’s history.
Stuart Pearce
You don’t get a nickname like Psycho unless you’re hard, and Pearce was among the hardest ever to grace the game – if grace is the right word.
Screaming, shouting, bleeding, Pearce was usually doing one of the three. A man absolutely hell-bent on winning.
Just one season at Man City at the end of his professional career, Pearce grabbed a goal on his debut and captained the club to the First Division Championship.
Not a bad legacy to leave at the club.
Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure had the unnerving ability of carrying the ball from his own box to the opposition box without anyone being able to get near to him.
A turn of pace surprising for a man with such a large frame, Toure would charge up and down the pitch swatting opponents away who dared dispossess him.
Got upset about a birthday cake so fails to make a true mark on the list, but his imperious performances on the pitch give him a place in the list.
Vincent Kompany
Imagine squaring up to him.
Vincent Kompany oozes class but that doesn’t mean he isn't scary. An absolute mountain of a player who will go down in Manchester City legend for driving the club from rags to riches.
Kompany is a mountain of a man and few in the Premier League would have dared face off to the Belgian defender.
(Image: Photo by Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
Mike Doyle
Voted the club’s hardest player in City’s official magazine, Doyle made a total of 570 appearances for City through the late 60s and early 70s, endearing himself to fans by being, well, hard.
Combative, uncompromising, some say he bled blue blood…and he did plenty of bleeding.
Most of all, he truly, dearly, hated Manchester United.
Gerry Gow
Only one season at City but that was enough to make an impact.
An impact, that is, on opposition players.
Known for his crunching tackles, his smile alone could terrify players into submission – because he had no teeth.
Joey Barton
More irritating than hard, but makes the list because his short fuse helped Man City to a first Premier League title.
Sent off for QPR with his side 2-1 up against City on the final day of the season, his club couldn’t hang on with ten men and conceded twice in the final minutes of the match.
Had Barton not kneed Aguero in the back for no reason at all, the Argentine striker may never have produced one of the all-time best moments in Premier League history.
Aguerrooooooooo!
Michael Brown
There are some players who take medals away as souvenirs from an illustrious career in the game.
Other still have Michael Brown’s studs etched into their shins.
A true tough tackler, Brown was City’s player of the year in 1997 and made 103 appearances for the club.
A journeyman of British footballer, Brown didn’t change his tenacious style for anyone, and continued to de-turf football pitches until the age of 40.
Nigel de Jong
The first truly excellent defensive midfielder of City’s post-money era, Nigel de Jong made up for his diminutive stature with his warrior-like on-pitch persona.
Most famous for kicking Xabi Alonso in the chest in a World Cup final and somehow not getting sent off.
Howard Webb should’ve known better, but perhaps he was used to seeing De Jong week in week out.
Carlos Tevez
A real terrier of a footballer, Carlos Tevez ran around the Etihad with all the energy of a pitbull.
Grew up in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires, but has made himself a hero now upon returning to Boca Juniors.
Anyone who can handle and win over La Bombonera week in week out deserves a place on the list.
Tevez was hard.
Bert Trautmann
Trautmann was a prisoner of war in World War Two before joining City and making 545 appearances for the club.
Suffered a broken neck in the 1956 FA Cup final and played the rest of the game, which City won 3-1.
Perhaps the hardest of them all.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Man City star Fernandinho names his five toughest opponents including Messi

Fernandinho has named the toughest opponent he has faced - and his answer may surprise Man City fans .
Despite coming up against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo , Lionel Messi , Neymar and Kylian Mbappe during his seven-years at the Etihad , the Brazilian has revealed the “ most difficult ” opponent he has faced to date was Diego Costa .
The former Chelsea forward is well-known for playing the role of the pantomime villain and there is certainly no love lost between the two .
Back in 2017 , Fernandinho was sent off in injury time in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after pushing Cesc Fabregas over an advertising hoarding following a bust-up that involved Costa .
A year before that incident , and the two clashed during an international match after the City man caught the now Atletico Madrid star with an elbow .
“ The most difficult players I 've faced are Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo , Neymar , Kylian Mbappe - all of them are so good and they cause a lot of problems to defenders , ” Fernandinho told the Philadelphia Union coach Kleberson in a Q & A session @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most difficult guys I ’ ve faced was Diego Costa when he was with Chelsea .
“ He was in good shape .
I hope I can face them again .
”

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Fernandinho has named the toughest opponent he has faced - and his answer may surprise Man City fans.
Despite coming up against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe during his seven-years at the Etihad, the Brazilian has revealed the “most difficult” opponent he has faced to date was Diego Costa.
The former Chelsea forward is well-known for playing the role of the pantomime villain and there is certainly no love lost between the two.
Back in 2017, Fernandinho was sent off in injury time in a game between the two at the Etihad after pushing Cesc Fabregas over an advertising hoarding following a bust-up that involved Costa.
A year before that incident, and the two clashed during an international match after the City man caught the now Atletico Madrid star with an elbow.
“The most difficult players I've faced are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe - all of them are so good and they cause a lot of problems to defenders,” Fernandinho told the Philadelphia Union coach Kleberson in a Q&A session.
“But for me, one of the most difficult guys I’ve faced was Diego Costa when he was with Chelsea.
“He was in good shape. I hope I can face them again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Arsenal FC great makes Aubameyang Man United transfer admission

Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has revealed he would sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Manchester United this summer - but only on one condition .
Speculation has begun to increase that the Reds are eyeing a potential swoop for the Gunners captain , with the forward yet to show any indication he will is willing to sign a new contract at the Emirates .
Aubameyang ’ s current deal expires next summer , and the Gabon international has also been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona .
And although it is hard to imagine the Gunners would be willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer , Nicholas has revealed that he would sanction a deal as long as the Old Trafford club pay £100million for Aubameyang .
“ It depends what people put down as a risk , ” the now Sky Sports pundit wrote in his Sporting Life column .
“ You give him to Man Utd .
If he was to go there , does it help Arsenal ?
“ No .
If Aubameyang wants to go , you ideally want him out of the Premier League , that is the general aspect .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking about what happened to Alexis Sanchez .
“ Would he want to be a part of a superstar reload at Manchester United ?
Is there a great appeal to that ?
If it was Liverpool or Man City I would get that .
“ Man Utd are miles away from the top two , but they have the money and better idea of where they can see the progress coming from .
“ Arsenal have been in a mess and are only five points behind them with a game in hand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I do not see the glamour and appeal of joining Man Utd .
Would he win the title with Man Utd in the next few years ?
I don ’ t think so .
“ He might not even be in the Champions League if he was to join .
What is the real appeal ?
Is it salary ?
I don ’ t think he is that type .
“ Van Persie jumped to a massive salary , but Man Utd are not the same calibre as what they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them ?
“ Man Utd have other issues to address like Arsenal .
If Arsenal were to get £100m for him to sign for Man Utd , I would take that .
“ It will make them better , that is why they would pay big .
Arsenal were the challengers to United for the title , but now neither of them are .
Man Utd offer £100m for Aubameyang , sell him . ''

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Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has revealed he would sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Manchester United this summer - but only on one condition.
Speculation has begun to increase that the Reds are eyeing a potential swoop for the Gunners captain, with the forward yet to show any indication he will is willing to sign a new contract at the Emirates.
Aubameyang’s current deal expires next summer, and the Gabon international has also been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona.
And although it is hard to imagine the Gunners would be willing to sell their star man to United this summer, Nicholas has revealed that he would sanction a deal as long as the Old Trafford club pay £100million for Aubameyang.
“It depends what people put down as a risk,” the now Sky Sports pundit wrote in his Sporting Life column. “You give him to Man Utd. If he was to go there, does it help Arsenal?
“No. If Aubameyang wants to go, you ideally want him out of the Premier League, that is the general aspect. If I was Aubameyang, he will be thinking about what happened to Alexis Sanchez.
“Would he want to be a part of a superstar reload at Manchester United? Is there a great appeal to that? If it was Liverpool or Man City I would get that.
“Man Utd are miles away from the top two, but they have the money and better idea of where they can see the progress coming from.
“Arsenal have been in a mess and are only five points behind them with a game in hand. There is not a lot in this.
“I do not see the glamour and appeal of joining Man Utd. Would he win the title with Man Utd in the next few years? I don’t think so.
“He might not even be in the Champions League if he was to join. What is the real appeal? Is it salary? I don’t think he is that type.
“Van Persie jumped to a massive salary, but Man Utd are not the same calibre as what they were. Would he be the cutting edge to them?
“Man Utd have other issues to address like Arsenal. If Arsenal were to get £100m for him to sign for Man Utd, I would take that.
“It will make them better, that is why they would pay big. Arsenal were the challengers to United for the title, but now neither of them are. Man Utd offer £100m for Aubameyang, sell him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--How Mason Greenwood did what Manchester United coaches wanted vs Man City

Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood could each play for Manchester United for 20 years together , according to one of the academy coaches .
Rashford , 22 , has already scored 64 goals in 201 United appearances and fellow forward Greenwood , 18 , has 12 in 41 following his breakthrough last year .
Greenwood was 17 - and younger than Rashford was at the time of his debut - when he came on against Paris Saint-Germain last season .
The United Under-18s assistant coach Colin Little was particularly pleased with the manner of Rashford 's goal in the chastening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City in January .
Greenwood seized onto a loose ball just inside the City half and drove forward before playing Rashford in down the right-hand channel , and the United No.10 took just one touch before slotting past Claudio Bravo .
Little says United forwards are taught by academy staff to make identical runs in order to receive such passes .
`` If you put on a coaching session for Marcus or Mason , and they made the run , you want the ball arriving at exactly the right time , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have this little saying ; 'get it in the right place ' .
Mason ’ s pass to Marcus against City was perfect .
Straight after the game , I texted him to say : ‘ Get it to the right place !
’ '' All of a sudden , it starts to become a habit for the forwards to find each other and give themselves easy passes .
If someone is in a better position , there ’ s a pass for you .
Share it out .
`` I honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any team and think there are any two better homegrown strikers in the country .
Tammy Abraham and Harry Kane are really good strikers but we 've got two on our books right now .
Without blowing our own trumpet , that ’ s just incredible , isn ’ t it ?
`` Both are still young and both are Manchester United kids from an early age .
If they were the two people who come out of this academy , you would be like 'wow ' .
I mean , what are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals at that age ?
They could be in our first-team for nearly 20 years .
It can be a 20-year career from 18 to 38 .
”

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Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood could each play for Manchester United for 20 years together, according to one of the academy coaches.
Rashford, 22, has already scored 64 goals in 201 United appearances and fellow forward Greenwood, 18, has 12 in 41 following his breakthrough last year. Greenwood was 17 - and younger than Rashford was at the time of his debut - when he came on against Paris Saint-Germain last season.
The United Under-18s assistant coach Colin Little was particularly pleased with the manner of Rashford's goal in the chastening League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City in January. Greenwood seized onto a loose ball just inside the City half and drove forward before playing Rashford in down the right-hand channel, and the United No.10 took just one touch before slotting past Claudio Bravo.
Little says United forwards are taught by academy staff to make identical runs in order to receive such passes. "If you put on a coaching session for Marcus or Mason, and they made the run, you want the ball arriving at exactly the right time," Little told the club website.
"We have this little saying; 'get it in the right place'. Mason’s pass to Marcus against City was perfect. Straight after the game, I texted him to say: ‘Get it to the right place!’
"All of a sudden, it starts to become a habit for the forwards to find each other and give themselves easy passes. If someone is in a better position, there’s a pass for you. Share it out.
"I honestly think you can’t look at any team and think there are any two better homegrown strikers in the country. Tammy Abraham and Harry Kane are really good strikers but we've got two on our books right now. Without blowing our own trumpet, that’s just incredible, isn’t it?
"Both are still young and both are Manchester United kids from an early age. If they were the two people who come out of this academy, you would be like 'wow'. I mean, what are forwards worth nowadays? People who score goals at that age? They could be in our first-team for nearly 20 years. It can be a 20-year career from 18 to 38.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Birmingham coach sends Man United target Bellingham transfer warning

Birmingham City coach James Beattie has warned Manchester United transfer target Jude Bellingham to only leave the club if he truly wants to .
The 16-year-old midfielder is one of the hottest talents in world football and is attracting plenty of attention following his breakthrough season in the Championship .
United gave Bellingham a tour of their club facilities earlier in the year while both Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in striking a deal .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are eager to sign the teenager this summer , but club coach Beattie has warned him about leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very good player .
He 's a very nice young man as well , which is very important , '' Beattie told Sky Sports News .
`` I think if Jude keeps his feet on the ground and keeps developing , then he 'll be a very , very good player .
`` I just think there 's a lot of pressure on him at the moment .
He handles it very well and I just think he needs the right sort of people around him giving him the right sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he keeps his feet on the ground and his head strong , which he 's more than capable of doing.
” He added : `` Jude ’ s best advice is to just concentrate on his football , let that do the talking , and then when it comes to the decision , makes sure it 's a decision that he 's happy with , and that he 's not making the decision on behalf of somebody else . ''

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Birmingham City coach James Beattie has warned Manchester United transfer target Jude Bellingham to only leave the club if he truly wants to.
The 16-year-old midfielder is one of the hottest talents in world football and is attracting plenty of attention following his breakthrough season in the Championship.
United gave Bellingham a tour of their club facilities earlier in the year while both Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in striking a deal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are eager to sign the teenager this summer, but club coach Beattie has warned him about leaving Birmingham too soon.
"Jude's a very good player. He's a very nice young man as well, which is very important," Beattie told Sky Sports News.
"He's a good person - but potential is a dangerous word.
"I think if Jude keeps his feet on the ground and keeps developing, then he'll be a very, very good player.
"I just think there's a lot of pressure on him at the moment. He handles it very well and I just think he needs the right sort of people around him giving him the right sort of advice.
"Like I say, if he keeps his feet on the ground and his head strong, which he's more than capable of doing.”
He added: "Jude’s best advice is to just concentrate on his football, let that do the talking, and then when it comes to the decision, makes sure it's a decision that he's happy with, and that he's not making the decision on behalf of somebody else."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Why some of Manchester's busiest roads could be closed to motorists for good

A survey published this week found only 9 per cent of Brits want life to return to 'normal ' after the coronavirus crisis is over .
Many people have noticed significant changes they 'd like to maintain such as stronger community spirit and more cooking at home .
More than 50 per cent said they think the air is cleaner due to less cars on the roads , and a quarter think there is more wildlife , the YouGov poll found .
What might that mean for Manchester city centre and the debate around pedestrianisation that has been hotting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of key neighbourhood consultations are currently in the offing , and improving the standard of living for the many thousands of new residents is a big consideration for council leaders .
For all the development in Manchester city centre in recent decades , officials have been accused of prioritising tower blocks and leisure activities over an increase in the quantity and quality of public space .
Parks - and whether there is enough of them - is a constant source of discussion .
But roads and the potential to pedestrianise them has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agenda , especially now as they are much quieter due to lockdown .
In response to questions from the M.E.N about whether some roads could be closed to cars permanently after lockdown , the council has hinted that change could be afoot .
And the city has form for creating lasting change out of crisis - the IRA bomb of 1996 brought pedestrianisation to areas of the city centre previously open to cars .
Nationally , campaigners have called for Britain to follow in the footsteps of countries such as New Zealand and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into temporary lanes for cycling and jogging .
This week , a number of newspapers mistakenly claimed Manchester was already ploughing ahead with such plans , after a picture was tweeted of Tib Street in the Northern Quarter coned off .
However , the Manchester Evening News understands this was actually due to work being carried out by a utilities company .
Nevertheless , the pedestrianisation of a number of major roads in Manchester has been talked about in serious terms already , and many feel now is the time to capitalise on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a target for campaigners , and public opinion appeared to shift in their favour after the Extinction Rebellion protest last year .
At that time , the council said it would support such a move if it could resolve the issue of re-routing buses .
Other roads that are already in the process of being closed off are Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter , and Albert Square as part of its £13million overhaul .
Before the coronavirus crisis began , the council was in the final stages of approving a draft of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council leaders say the priority is reducing car journeys and prioritising walking , cycling and use of public transport .
An overhaul of bus franchising , a policy being pursued by the Mayor Andy Burnham , will be a key strand of the strategy .
But it is understood a number of strong representations have been made by both residents and councillors about pedestrianisation across the city centre .
Oldham Street has also been picked out as another example of somewhere that could be transformed .
A petition registered with the council earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Northern Quarter has been neglected and has now become ' a hotbed for a number of social issues and crime . '
The street could be pedestrianised and buses run down Lever Street and then back up Newton Street instead , the document argues .
Such a move would be 'truly transformative and rejuvenative to the area enabling local businesses to thrive again ' , supporters say .
Taking buses out of Oldham Street would inevitably mean looking at their route into Piccadilly Gardens and the bus station on Parker Street .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the centre of long-awaited plans for a revamp that were well underway before lockdown kicked in .
Almost £2million has been signed off towards the demolition of the free-standing section of the much-hated 'Berlin Wall ' as well as coming up with a new design and public consultation .
The Manchester Evening News understands there have been serious suggestions that the overhaul could involve re-routing buses and pedestrianising both Piccadilly and Parker Street on either side of the Gardens .
Leader of the council Sir Richard Leese hinted as much when the executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Parker Street is quite a horrible place , and the stretch by Morrisons is a poor physical environment .
`` We are determined to do something about it . ''
Public clamour for change may never have been greater .
A picture tweeted this week by @ Manc_Pictures showed the trees in Piccadilly Gardens looking exceptionally healthy and green in the April sunshine , compared to their drab and dreary state earlier in the month .
Although seasonal change no doubt played a part , many believe the trees are happier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Zero pollution does wonders ! ''
replied one follower .
As always , there is a healthy dollop of politics involved in the decisions around pedestrianisation .
Manchester council 's Labour leadership has , at times , found itself out of step with its ward members in the city centre who have strong pressure from the Lib Dems .
High-profile fights over issues such as the use of the former Central Retail Park for a temporary car park , comments made about the Extinction Rebellion protest and developments approved without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands in recent years .
Deansgate Labour councillor William Jeavons won his seat in May last year by just 48 votes .
Jon-Connor Lyons , Labour councillor for the Piccadilly ward said he supports pedestrianisation in general - but raised a number of wrinkles that need to be ironed out .
`` We 've seen the Council support road closures and the temporary pedestrianisation of streets , such as Stevenson Square , Thomas Street , Edge Street etc .
with either events or projects like the Piccadilly to Victoria Cycle route , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see this trend continued , especially in areas where people 's safety is at risk and in areas where smaller independent businesses can benefit .
`` What 's important however is that when we pedestrianise streets in the city centre , we ensure that Manchester is not shutting out disabled people and those who require vehicles to get to and from their homes .
`` There are many residents who 've lived in the city centre for decades who require vehicles to get around because they are physically unable to do so otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember that public transport into the city is the reason why many do n't have to drive cars into the city centre .
`` Bus routes are a fact of life for many and ensuring these routes are protected for the workers who keep our city running is important too .
`` So when we explore pedestrianising streets , it 's our duty to ensure we get these people part of the discussion .
`` The Council ’ s focus right now should be the most vulnerable in our communities and ensuring they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the issues the pandemic has caused . ''
'We need to take the opportunity rather than returning to business as usual' When asked for an official response to calls to open up roads for pedestrians and cyclists during the lockdown , Manchester council was non-committal , but hinted that change is on the way .
Councillor Angeliki Stogia , Executive Member for the Environment , Planning and Transport , said : `` During the coronavirus pandemic , the overwhelming majority of Mancunians have been respecting the official advice to go out only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing by adhering to social distancing .
`` With less cars on our roads , we are seeing more children and families out walking and cycling than before and air pollution has fallen .
`` As and when restrictions are lifted in the coming weeks , rather than returning to business as usual , we need to take the opportunity to see how we can support more people to choose to walk or cycle , while appropriately socially distancing while this is still required .
`` As the country begins to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue our work of reassessing how our city centre streets are best used and how we can make walking and cycling the natural options for people , instead of travelling by car , as they go about their daily life . ''
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic , the council was organising a series of car-free events in the city centre could work this summer , during the period between Clean Air Day in June and World Car-Free Day in September .
The M.E.N understands it is still intended that such events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from lockdown , as part of a wider reassessment of how city centre space can best be used to encourage more people to choose active travel options , while also enabling social distancing .
At the Greater Manchester level , there appears to be a stronger commitment to pedestrianisation , although plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone had to be paused this week until the lockdown is lifted and the impact on the economy is better understood .
However , in the meantime , Chris Boardman , the Mayor Andy Burnham 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to push forward with opening up roads to non-motorists .
He tweeted earlier this week : `` If you want people to stay apart and not use public transport , we have no choice but to protect , prioritise and enable those not driving .
`` Everyone in Greater Manchester should think hard about what road they want to follow as we emerge from this crisis .
`` Or to be more precise , how they want to use their roads .
Together we can build something magnificent , resilient and lasting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS forever . ''

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A survey published this week found only 9 per cent of Brits want life to return to 'normal' after the coronavirus crisis is over.
Many people have noticed significant changes they'd like to maintain such as stronger community spirit and more cooking at home.
More than 50 per cent said they think the air is cleaner due to less cars on the roads, and a quarter think there is more wildlife, the YouGov poll found.
What might that mean for Manchester city centre and the debate around pedestrianisation that has been hotting up over the past few years?
A number of key neighbourhood consultations are currently in the offing, and improving the standard of living for the many thousands of new residents is a big consideration for council leaders.
For all the development in Manchester city centre in recent decades, officials have been accused of prioritising tower blocks and leisure activities over an increase in the quantity and quality of public space.
Parks - and whether there is enough of them - is a constant source of discussion.
But roads and the potential to pedestrianise them has also risen to the top of the agenda, especially now as they are much quieter due to lockdown.
In response to questions from the M.E.N about whether some roads could be closed to cars permanently after lockdown, the council has hinted that change could be afoot.
And the city has form for creating lasting change out of crisis - the IRA bomb of 1996 brought pedestrianisation to areas of the city centre previously open to cars.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Deansgate, Stevenson Square, Albert Square
Nationally, campaigners have called for Britain to follow in the footsteps of countries such as New Zealand and Colombia where major roads have been turned into temporary lanes for cycling and jogging.
This week, a number of newspapers mistakenly claimed Manchester was already ploughing ahead with such plans, after a picture was tweeted of Tib Street in the Northern Quarter coned off.
However, the Manchester Evening News understands this was actually due to work being carried out by a utilities company.
Nevertheless, the pedestrianisation of a number of major roads in Manchester has been talked about in serious terms already, and many feel now is the time to capitalise on public support.
Deansgate has long been a target for campaigners, and public opinion appeared to shift in their favour after the Extinction Rebellion protest last year.
(Image: Manchester Council)
At that time, the council said it would support such a move if it could resolve the issue of re-routing buses.
Other roads that are already in the process of being closed off are Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter, and Albert Square as part of its £13million overhaul.
Before the coronavirus crisis began, the council was in the final stages of approving a draft of its much-anticipated City Centre Transport Strategy.
Council leaders say the priority is reducing car journeys and prioritising walking, cycling and use of public transport.
An overhaul of bus franchising, a policy being pursued by the Mayor Andy Burnham, will be a key strand of the strategy.
But it is understood a number of strong representations have been made by both residents and councillors about pedestrianisation across the city centre.
Oldham Street and Piccadilly Gardens
Oldham Street has also been picked out as another example of somewhere that could be transformed.
A petition registered with the council earlier this year claims the spiritual home of the Northern Quarter has been neglected and has now become 'a hotbed for a number of social issues and crime.'
The street could be pedestrianised and buses run down Lever Street and then back up Newton Street instead, the document argues.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Such a move would be 'truly transformative and rejuvenative to the area enabling local businesses to thrive again', supporters say.
Taking buses out of Oldham Street would inevitably mean looking at their route into Piccadilly Gardens and the bus station on Parker Street.
Again, Piccadilly Gardens is itself at the centre of long-awaited plans for a revamp that were well underway before lockdown kicked in.
Almost £2million has been signed off towards the demolition of the free-standing section of the much-hated 'Berlin Wall' as well as coming up with a new design and public consultation.
The Manchester Evening News understands there have been serious suggestions that the overhaul could involve re-routing buses and pedestrianising both Piccadilly and Parker Street on either side of the Gardens.
Leader of the council Sir Richard Leese hinted as much when the executive signed off the spending last month saying: "Parker Street is quite a horrible place, and the stretch by Morrisons is a poor physical environment.
"We are determined to do something about it."
Political pressure building
Public clamour for change may never have been greater.
A picture tweeted this week by @Manc_Pictures showed the trees in Piccadilly Gardens looking exceptionally healthy and green in the April sunshine, compared to their drab and dreary state earlier in the month.
Although seasonal change no doubt played a part, many believe the trees are happier with the dramatic reduction in vehicle traffic.
"Zero pollution does wonders!" replied one follower.
As always, there is a healthy dollop of politics involved in the decisions around pedestrianisation.
Manchester council's Labour leadership has, at times, found itself out of step with its ward members in the city centre who have strong pressure from the Lib Dems.
High-profile fights over issues such as the use of the former Central Retail Park for a temporary car park, comments made about the Extinction Rebellion protest and developments approved without any affordable housing have played into the opposition hands in recent years.
Deansgate Labour councillor William Jeavons won his seat in May last year by just 48 votes.
(Image: Supplied)
Jon-Connor Lyons, Labour councillor for the Piccadilly ward said he supports pedestrianisation in general - but raised a number of wrinkles that need to be ironed out.
"We've seen the Council support road closures and the temporary pedestrianisation of streets, such as Stevenson Square, Thomas Street, Edge Street etc. with either events or projects like the Piccadilly to Victoria Cycle route," he said.
"I want to see this trend continued, especially in areas where people's safety is at risk and in areas where smaller independent businesses can benefit.
"What's important however is that when we pedestrianise streets in the city centre, we ensure that Manchester is not shutting out disabled people and those who require vehicles to get to and from their homes.
"There are many residents who've lived in the city centre for decades who require vehicles to get around because they are physically unable to do so otherwise.
"It's also important to remember that public transport into the city is the reason why many don't have to drive cars into the city centre.
"Bus routes are a fact of life for many and ensuring these routes are protected for the workers who keep our city running is important too.
"So when we explore pedestrianising streets, it's our duty to ensure we get these people part of the discussion.
"The Council’s focus right now should be the most vulnerable in our communities and ensuring they get the support they need in response to the issues the pandemic has caused."
'We need to take the opportunity rather than returning to business as usual'
When asked for an official response to calls to open up roads for pedestrians and cyclists during the lockdown, Manchester council was non-committal, but hinted that change is on the way.
(Image: MEN)
Councillor Angeliki Stogia, Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, said: "During the coronavirus pandemic, the overwhelming majority of Mancunians have been respecting the official advice to go out only for essential journeys and doing the right thing by adhering to social distancing.
"With less cars on our roads, we are seeing more children and families out walking and cycling than before and air pollution has fallen.
"As and when restrictions are lifted in the coming weeks, rather than returning to business as usual, we need to take the opportunity to see how we can support more people to choose to walk or cycle, while appropriately socially distancing while this is still required.
"As the country begins to return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, we will continue our work of reassessing how our city centre streets are best used and how we can make walking and cycling the natural options for people, instead of travelling by car, as they go about their daily life."
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the council was organising a series of car-free events in the city centre could work this summer, during the period between Clean Air Day in June and World Car-Free Day in September.
The M.E.N understands it is still intended that such events will be considered after the country emerges from lockdown, as part of a wider reassessment of how city centre space can best be used to encourage more people to choose active travel options, while also enabling social distancing.
At the Greater Manchester level, there appears to be a stronger commitment to pedestrianisation, although plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone had to be paused this week until the lockdown is lifted and the impact on the economy is better understood.
However, in the meantime, Chris Boardman, the Mayor Andy Burnham's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, appears keen to push forward with opening up roads to non-motorists.
He tweeted earlier this week: "If you want people to stay apart and not use public transport, we have no choice but to protect, prioritise and enable those not driving.
"Everyone in Greater Manchester should think hard about what road they want to follow as we emerge from this crisis.
"Or to be more precise, how they want to use their roads. Together we can build something magnificent, resilient and lasting. That’s how we protect our NHS forever."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Five money-saving tips that transformed this terrace into dream home

A local first-time buyer gave her new home a sophisticated makeover with some creative money-saving tips and tricks .
Pippa Nixon , a PR and marketing consultant from Worsley , bought her Victorian terrace in 2016 and has been working to transform the property over the past four years .
The 28-year-old has documented her journey in photographs on her home design Instagram account @ littlemcrhouse where she shares before and after pictures of the renovation .
Speaking of her home , Pippa said : “ I ’ ve tried to keep the Victorian features of the house but with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t like having loads of clutter so I try to keep it as classic/minimalist as I can but with splashes of colour .
Her three-bedroom home has already seen a remarkable transformation but she continues to work on perfecting smaller projects around the property in her spare time .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Pippa revealed her top five money-saving tips and tricks on how to achieve stunning interior design without going over budget .
1 .
If you don ’ t know how to do something - learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be afraid of DIY - there are some jobs that just take practice .
“ If you have more time than budget - it ’ s always worth learning .
“ Ask a friend or watch how-to videos on YouTube to see if it ’ s something you can do yourself .
“ My plumber taught me how to tile , and while he was doing the bathroom , I tiled the kitchen !
” 2 .
Work out which jobs you can do yourself and which jobs you need a tradesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Pippa said , “ I ’ ve used the same throughout.
” “ I ’ ve been able to work closely with them to design my perfect house within budget .
“ I ’ ve worked with them to understand which bits I can do myself and where I need a professional .
Pippa also asked her tradesmen for quotes on other jobs they might have the skills to help with .
She said : “ My bathroom fitter has just redone the decking for me while he was finishing the bathroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ work so it made it much easier and more cost effective than getting a gardener.
” 3 .
Shop smarter - separate what you want to save on and what you want to invest in Shopping for products to spruce up our homes can be an expensive affair .
But the interior design blogger advises homeowners to differentiate between items that could be investments and items that could be replaced with cheaper alternatives .
Pippa said : “ Take time to shop and research online - there are some great affordable alternatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invest in a big piece , keep an eye out for sales.
” “ I redid my bathroom in February last year , so I bought the tiles and toilet sink etc in the January sales but with a longer delivery on them.
” 4 .
Put your own spin on second-hand products and upcycle your furniture Pippa said ‘ pre-loved ’ products aren ’ t only cheaper - they ’ re better for the environment .
Visit sites including Facebook Marketplace and eBay to pick up a second-hand bargain and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : “ Upcycling using furniture paint and new handles or legs is a lot easier than people think .
“ The sideboard in my bedroom is a five-year-old IKEA unit ( Kallax , originally £55 ) , I added legs from eBay and little bee handles from Etsy to personalise it .
“ The dressing table is an old white Habitat dressing table , I repainted it using Rust-oleum furniture paint to freshen it up .
One of Pippa ’ s top tips is to style your home based on things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid the need to replace items when what you ’ ve bought is out of fashion .
Her home is cleverly designed so that she can refresh and change key features with ease .
She said : “ When I moved in I really really wanted pink velvet everything , but there isn ’ t a chance it will stay in fashion forever .
“ Instead I have a grey sofa and a grey bed and then I can change the paint colours easily .
“ I did still invest in the pink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walls are pink but the tiles are white , so when it ’ s time to mix it up its an easier fix to paint the walls than change the tiles !
” To keep up to date with Pippa 's home transformation , follow @ littlemcrhouse on Instagram Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow us on Facebook here .

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A local first-time buyer gave her new home a sophisticated makeover with some creative money-saving tips and tricks.
Pippa Nixon, a PR and marketing consultant from Worsley, bought her Victorian terrace in 2016 and has been working to transform the property over the past four years.
The 28-year-old has documented her journey in photographs on her home design Instagram account @littlemcrhouse where she shares before and after pictures of the renovation.
Speaking of her home, Pippa said: “I’ve tried to keep the Victorian features of the house but with a more modern twist.
“I don’t like having loads of clutter so I try to keep it as classic/minimalist as I can but with splashes of colour.
Her three-bedroom home has already seen a remarkable transformation but she continues to work on perfecting smaller projects around the property in her spare time.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Pippa revealed her top five money-saving tips and tricks on how to achieve stunning interior design without going over budget.
1. If you don’t know how to do something - learn!
Pippa said: “Don’t be afraid of DIY - there are some jobs that just take practice.
“If you have more time than budget - it’s always worth learning.
“Ask a friend or watch how-to videos on YouTube to see if it’s something you can do yourself.
“My plumber taught me how to tile, and while he was doing the bathroom, I tiled the kitchen!”
2. Work out which jobs you can do yourself and which jobs you need a tradesman for
“Good tradesmen are invaluable,” Pippa said, “I’ve used the same throughout.”
“I’ve been able to work closely with them to design my perfect house within budget.
“I’ve worked with them to understand which bits I can do myself and where I need a professional.
Pippa also asked her tradesmen for quotes on other jobs they might have the skills to help with.
She said: “My bathroom fitter has just redone the decking for me while he was finishing the bathroom, it was only an extra days’ work so it made it much easier and more cost effective than getting a gardener.”
3. Shop smarter - separate what you want to save on and what you want to invest in
Shopping for products to spruce up our homes can be an expensive affair.
But the interior design blogger advises homeowners to differentiate between items that could be investments and items that could be replaced with cheaper alternatives.
Pippa said: “Take time to shop and research online - there are some great affordable alternatives.
“If you’re looking to invest in a big piece, keep an eye out for sales.”
“I redid my bathroom in February last year, so I bought the tiles and toilet sink etc in the January sales but with a longer delivery on them.”
4. Put your own spin on second-hand products and upcycle your furniture
Pippa said ‘pre-loved’ products aren’t only cheaper - they’re better for the environment.
Visit sites including Facebook Marketplace and eBay to pick up a second-hand bargain and then put your own spin on it.
She said: “Upcycling using furniture paint and new handles or legs is a lot easier than people think.
“The sideboard in my bedroom is a five-year-old IKEA unit (Kallax, originally £55), I added legs from eBay and little bee handles from Etsy to personalise it.
“The dressing table is an old white Habitat dressing table, I repainted it using Rust-oleum furniture paint to freshen it up.
“There are some great furniture paints available.”
5. Avoid trends
One of Pippa’s top tips is to style your home based on things you love rather than current trends to avoid the need to replace items when what you’ve bought is out of fashion.
Her home is cleverly designed so that she can refresh and change key features with ease.
She said: “When I moved in I really really wanted pink velvet everything, but there isn’t a chance it will stay in fashion forever.
“Instead I have a grey sofa and a grey bed and then I can change the paint colours easily.
“I did still invest in the pink armchair from Next though!
The bathroom walls are pink but the tiles are white, so when it’s time to mix it up its an easier fix to paint the walls than change the tiles!”
To keep up to date with Pippa's home transformation, follow @littlemcrhouse on Instagram
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

The future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba remains in doubt , as the Old Trafford club wait to see @ @ @ @ @ for them again .
That will depend on many factors , including whether the current @ @ @ @ @ , amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation in the United Kingdom .
Pogba is returning @ @ @ @ @ most of the season sidelined with an ankle injury .
Former United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich @ @ @ @ @ remain at United , despite links with Real Madrid and Juventus .
`` If I @ @ @ @ @ it right now , I think he will stay , I really do , '' @ @ @ @ @ targeting attacking midfielders Jack Grealish and James Maddison as potential Pogba replacement , with the @ @ @ @ @ be pushed back - as the season will be when football resumes .
Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Follow all the latest United news on our @ @ @ @

The future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba remains in doubt, as the Old Trafford club wait to see if the Frenchman will play for them again.
That will depend on many factors, including whether the current Premier League season can finish, amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation in the United Kingdom.
Pogba is returning to full fitness having spent most of the season sidelined with an ankle injury. Former United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has predicted that Pogba will remain at United, despite links with Real Madrid and Juventus.
"If I had to put money on it right now, I think he will stay, I really do," said Bosnich.
United are targeting attacking midfielders Jack Grealish and James Maddison as potential Pogba replacement, with the summer transfer window likely to be pushed back - as the season will be when football resumes. Jadon Sancho is also a top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Recap the latest United news from our blog below.