themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Maguire pinpoints Man United's two biggest problems vs Norwich

Harry Maguire admitted that much of Manchester United 's attacking play was too slow and too central as they laboured to victory against Norwich City .
The United centre-back scored a last-gasp extra-time winner in a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final at Carrow Road , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side struggling to break down 10 men .
Timm Klose was sent off for Norwich after goals from Odion Ighalo and Todd Cantwell made it 1-1 after 90 minutes .
United then needed extra time but were saved by Maguire , who told the BBC after the game that his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got to find a way to get the victory and get through to the next round and we ’ ve managed it in the end , '' said the defender .
`` We made it hard work , we weren ’ t at our best tonight but we got the win .
“ We had a tough game with the heat in the Premier League [ against Sheffield United ] but we made changes and we should ’ ve been fresh .
I can ’ t really put my finger on it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to watch it back and analyse it .
“ We were a bit slow and we tried to go through the middle too often , especially when we were trying to break down the 10 men , we should have played wide a lot more and make them move . ''
Ultimately the feeling is one of relief for Maguire and his United teammates as they booked their place in the FA Cup last four .
They face another quick fixture turnaround , as they play Brighton in the Premier League on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still competing on three fronts in the rescheduled season .
Maguire added : “ In the end we ’ ve got there and very please to get to a semi-final , that ’ s all that matters really .
`` We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure , an extra 30 minutes in the legs but we felt good and sharp out here .
Rest and recover and then we ’ ve got a big game against Brighton and we ’ ve got to get three points . ''

Harry Maguire admitted that much of Manchester United's attacking play was too slow and too central as they laboured to victory against Norwich City.
The United centre-back scored a last-gasp extra-time winner in a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final at Carrow Road, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side struggling to break down 10 men.
Timm Klose was sent off for Norwich after goals from Odion Ighalo and Todd Cantwell made it 1-1 after 90 minutes.
United then needed extra time but were saved by Maguire, who told the BBC after the game that his team must play better.
“We’ve got to find a way to get the victory and get through to the next round and we’ve managed it in the end," said the defender. "We made it hard work, we weren’t at our best tonight but we got the win.
“We had a tough game with the heat in the Premier League [against Sheffield United] but we made changes and we should’ve been fresh. I can’t really put my finger on it at the moment, we’ll have to watch it back and analyse it.
“We were a bit slow and we tried to go through the middle too often, especially when we were trying to break down the 10 men, we should have played wide a lot more and make them move."
Ultimately the feeling is one of relief for Maguire and his United teammates as they booked their place in the FA Cup last four.
They face another quick fixture turnaround, as they play Brighton in the Premier League on Tuesday, but Solskjaer's men are still competing on three fronts in the rescheduled season.
Maguire added: “In the end we’ve got there and very please to get to a semi-final, that’s all that matters really.
"We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure, an extra 30 minutes in the legs but we felt good and sharp out here. Rest and recover and then we’ve got a big game against Brighton and we’ve got to get three points."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Solskjaer defends Manchester United team selection vs Norwich

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United had taken too long to get going in their FA Cup quarter-final victory against Norwich City , but defended the decision to make eight changes from the side that won in midweek .
Six of those players coming in were making their first start since March and United showed signs of rust in a poor performance at Carrow Road .
Odion Ighalo had fired them into the lead early in the second half only for Todd Cantwell to equalise and Norwich threatened an unlikely winner before Timm Klose was sent off late on and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of extra-time .
Solskjaer said his decision to make so many changes was as his fringe players needed minutes in their legs .
Ten of the 11 started in the last round against Derby County but they struggled to shake off the rust against the Premier League 's bottom side .
`` We ’ re really happy with going through , Jesse [ Lingard ] and the others that hadn ’ t played and needed another game , they needed minutes to get the sharpness back and in that respect , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` The difference between training and games , the competitive edge will help them in the next few months .
`` This team , they played together against Derby in the last round , it took us too long to get into the rhythm of trusting ourselves passing between the lines , one and two touches , we moved the ball a little bit too slowly .
We kept prodding and we got the goals we needed . ''
Solskjaer had to call on Marcus Rashford , Mason Greenwood , Brandon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Anthony Martial from the bench , with the team looking very attacking as they searched for a winner in extra-time .
Matic dropped back to play alongside Maguire at centre-back but United were confident enough with the man advantage to throw every available body forward .
`` I thought Anthony came on and did really well , he made a little bit of a difference , runs down the channel , some great sprints and turns , he was positive , with 10 men we knew we had 30 minutes , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances , '' said Solskjaer .
`` With them being down to 10 men and us having dominated it was time to put all hands to the pump , get the forwards on , get Nemanja playing centre back , we only needed one centre back with Harry really . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United had taken too long to get going in their FA Cup quarter-final victory against Norwich City, but defended the decision to make eight changes from the side that won in midweek.
Six of those players coming in were making their first start since March and United showed signs of rust in a poor performance at Carrow Road.
Odion Ighalo had fired them into the lead early in the second half only for Todd Cantwell to equalise and Norwich threatened an unlikely winner before Timm Klose was sent off late on and Harry Maguire struck three minutes from the end of extra-time.
Solskjaer said his decision to make so many changes was as his fringe players needed minutes in their legs. Ten of the 11 started in the last round against Derby County but they struggled to shake off the rust against the Premier League's bottom side.
"We’re really happy with going through, Jesse [Lingard] and the others that hadn’t played and needed another game, they needed minutes to get the sharpness back and in that respect, this worked out really well," Solskjaer said. "The difference between training and games, the competitive edge will help them in the next few months.
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"This team, they played together against Derby in the last round, it took us too long to get into the rhythm of trusting ourselves passing between the lines, one and two touches, we moved the ball a little bit too slowly. We kept prodding and we got the goals we needed."
Solskjaer had to call on Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial from the bench, with the team looking very attacking as they searched for a winner in extra-time.
Matic dropped back to play alongside Maguire at centre-back but United were confident enough with the man advantage to throw every available body forward.
"I thought Anthony came on and did really well, he made a little bit of a difference, runs down the channel, some great sprints and turns, he was positive, with 10 men we knew we had 30 minutes, we had to keep prodding and take our chances," said Solskjaer.
"With them being down to 10 men and us having dominated it was time to put all hands to the pump, get the forwards on, get Nemanja playing centre back, we only needed one centre back with Harry really."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Driver speeds off from scene after person seriously injured injured in crash

A driver sped off from the scene following a two-vehicle crash which left a person seriously injured .
The smash @ @ @ @ @ near junction 5 of the M60 in Didsbury , on Saturday evening .
Police , @ @ @ @ @ to the scene shortly before 7.20pm .
A patient was taken to hospital with serious @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` Police , fire and ambulance crews @ @ @ @ @ Princess Road near the McDonalds .
`` Two vehicles were involved .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ `` There were injuries .
Someone at the scene suffered serious , but not life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ are still attempting to locate the other driver . ''
The spokesman did not have @ @ @ @ @ the injured person .

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A driver sped off from the scene following a two-vehicle crash which left a person seriously injured.
The smash happened on Princess Road, near junction 5 of the M60 in Didsbury, on Saturday evening.
Police, fire crews and paramedics raced to the scene shortly before 7.20pm.
A patient was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
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A spokesman for GMP said: "Police, fire and ambulance crews were called at 7.20pm to Princess Road near the McDonalds.
"Two vehicles were involved. One of the drivers has made off.
"There were injuries. Someone at the scene suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
"We are still attempting to locate the other driver."
The spokesman did not have the age or gender of the injured person.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Cyclists with ASDA basket spotted riding across the Barton Bridge

Two men caused major delays on the motorway when they were spotted cycling on the M60 near Trafford on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ one with an Asda basket , were pictured on Barton Bridge by a member of @ @ @ @ @ eyewitness said he suspected the pair had 'taken a wrong turn on their shopping trip @ @ @ @ @ , who asked not to be named , said : `` Bit of a shock @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There were queues on the M60 anti-clockwise ( I presumed for the Trafford @ @ @ @ @ surprise the cause was two cyclists struggling to get up Barton Bridge .
`` One @ @ @ @ @ `` Looks like they took a wrong turn on their shopping trip . ''
Barton @ @ @ @ @ bridge that spans the Manchester Ship Canal as part of the M60 .

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Two men caused major delays on the motorway when they were spotted cycling on the M60 near Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
The pair, one with an Asda basket, were pictured on Barton Bridge by a member of the public.
The surprised eyewitness said he suspected the pair had 'taken a wrong turn on their shopping trip'.
The car passenger, who asked not to be named, said: "Bit of a shock earlier today (1.10pm).
"There were queues on the M60 anti-clockwise (I presumed for the Trafford centre) but to my surprise the cause was two cyclists struggling to get up Barton Bridge.
"One had an Asda basket.
"Looks like they took a wrong turn on their shopping trip."
Barton Bridge is a high level bridge that spans the Manchester Ship Canal as part of the M60.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Two Manchester United players praised by Solskjaer after FA Cup win vs Norwich

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reserved praise for Odion Ighalo and Anthony Martial after Manchester United reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the third time in five seasons .
Ighalo opened the scoring at Norwich City and challenged for the loose ball that was finished by Harry Maguire for the late winner in extra-time .
Loanee Ighalo now has five goals in four United starts and his loan extension allowed Solskjaer to rest Martial , who came on in extra-time as United went to two up front after Norwich defender Timm Klose was sent off .
`` It 's great to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the BBC .
`` Anthony has done really well , Anthony came on and did brilliant , created chances .
But Odion gives me a chance to rest Antho and is a proven goalscorer .
`` And today he has played a part in both goals and is great to have around the dressing room . ''
Solskjaer played almost exactly the same side that beat Derby County in the FA Cup fifth round 116 days earlier and the eight changes affected United 's flat performance at Carrow Road .
Solskjaer accepted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Yeah , it will do , '' he added .
`` I did n't make it easy for them .
We 've had two days to prepare for this game even though the same team , more or less , played against Derby , it 's a few months ago .
The rhythm and tempo were n't there but we 're through .
Happy with that .
`` We did make many changes , we still think the players who played 120 minutes are fit enough to play on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not a spectacle , but I felt we kept the ball okay but did n't threaten enough , did n't create chances .
But delighted to be in a semi-final , a good workout , got minutes into many players , rested quite a few , some nice goals , and good for Harry to get a winner .
`` Many of these [ starters ] did n't play , some played in the last game , Derby , LASK Linz , they 've had 90 or 120 minutes under the belt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all that matters .
We 've been drawn away in every round so we 've done well to go so far . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reserved praise for Odion Ighalo and Anthony Martial after Manchester United reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the third time in five seasons.
Ighalo opened the scoring at Norwich City and challenged for the loose ball that was finished by Harry Maguire for the late winner in extra-time.
Loanee Ighalo now has five goals in four United starts and his loan extension allowed Solskjaer to rest Martial, who came on in extra-time as United went to two up front after Norwich defender Timm Klose was sent off.
"It's great to have the option to rotate," Solskjaer told the BBC. "Anthony has done really well, Anthony came on and did brilliant, created chances. But Odion gives me a chance to rest Antho and is a proven goalscorer.
"And today he has played a part in both goals and is great to have around the dressing room."
Solskjaer played almost exactly the same side that beat Derby County in the FA Cup fifth round 116 days earlier and the eight changes affected United's flat performance at Carrow Road. Solskjaer accepted the rotation had compromised United's fluidity.
"Yeah, it will do," he added. "I didn't make it easy for them. We've had two days to prepare for this game even though the same team, more or less, played against Derby, it's a few months ago. The rhythm and tempo weren't there but we're through. Happy with that.
"We did make many changes, we still think the players who played 120 minutes are fit enough to play on Tuesday.
"The game was not the greatest, not a spectacle, but I felt we kept the ball okay but didn't threaten enough, didn't create chances. But delighted to be in a semi-final, a good workout, got minutes into many players, rested quite a few, some nice goals, and good for Harry to get a winner.
"Many of these [starters] didn't play, some played in the last game, Derby, LASK Linz, they've had 90 or 120 minutes under the belt, we're through, that's all that matters. We've been drawn away in every round so we've done well to go so far."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Solskjaer mistake vs Norwich was a reminder of Man Utd's biggest weakness

When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took one of the biggest team selection gambles of his time at Manchester United , he knew that enlarged substitutes bench might need to come to his rescue .
With confidence booming after a 13-game unbeaten run , Solskjaer backed his fringe players to follow in the footsteps of the first XI after their fine performance against Sheffield United in midweek .
But his loyalty was to be misplaced .
When the United side to face Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-final was confirmed most of us compared the eleven names submitted at Carrow Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blades in the week and counted eight changes , but Solskjaer was looking back nearly four months and counted just one .
His decision to name this side might have been mostly out of a desire for rotation , to keep his A-listers fresh for the Premier League assignments that are coming thick and fast , but it was also a nod to the B-listers that he has n't forgotten them and values their contribution .
For Solskjaer this was almost an unchanged team - from the one that swept aside Derby County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup .
That was at the start of March , but 10 of the 11 who dumped the Rams out of the competition were called on again at Carrow Road , with Harry Maguire replacing Victor Lindelof the only change .
But rather than showing his faith in the depth of his squad was wide , this drab encounter only served to highlight that this squad carries plenty of star quality , but also too many extras who are being promoted into lead roles ahead of their status .
It also meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tuesday 's trip to Brighton , while Marcus Rashford , Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial and Nemanja Matic had to come on and try to salvage an abject display .
If the performance against Sheffield United showed that Solskjaer 's strongest XI is beginning to look like a complete team , this FA Cup quarter-final proved that depth is still a major problem .
United are fortunate to be in Sunday 's semi-final draw .
In the end it was the one reliable back-up option and a captain forced into 120 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescued the day , but the use of all six substitutes showed how desperate things had got .
The loyalty to the FA Cup side meant six players were starting for the first time since March and it inevitably meant there was a fair bit of rust to be shaken off , but the performance got progressively worse .
United had actually started relatively brightly , quickly taking a monopoly on possession , but as the skies darkened so did the quality on the pitch .
The sudden change in temperature led the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay warm , but some of them would be required on the pitch sooner rather than later .
Those nine subs were again sat in the stands , but the dugouts at Carrow Road were so short of space to social distance that Solskjaer , Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna were also sat in the bleachers , directly behind the dugout and a couple of rows back .
Solskjaer was regularly talking into his hand , so looked to have a way out of communicating with the bench , but by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had spent time in the dugout trying to change the pattern of the game .
While United were lacking any kind of spark in the final third , Norwich did look bright on the rare occasions they got forward and they grew in confidence the longer the visitors struggled .
Maguire needed to be alert to block a Lukas Rupp shot just before half-time and Todd Cantwell was crowded out early in the second half as he threatened to breakthrough .
Ighalo has been the one United back-up who has consistently delivered since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he 's the one who 's going to depart at the end of January 2021 , yet he delivered for Solskjaer again early in the second half .
The ineffectual Mata turned Luke Shaw 's cross towards goal and Ighalo showed dexterity and composure to hook a finish beyond Tim Krul from six yards out .
It was the Nigerian 's fourth start for the club and he 's now marked all of them with a goal .
That is the kind of consistency that Solskjaer needs from his squad options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of very little and it showed the value of a striker who is almost always in the right place at the right time , but it did n't lead to an improvement in United 's play , with Bruno Fernandes having his worst game for the club and with the Portuguese playmaker off-key the creativity was absent .
That meant they were also living on the edge and so it proved when Cantwell , Norwich 's best player , took advantage of some weak defending , particularly from Eric Bailly , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a flat-footed Sergio Romero .
That strike came after Solskjaer had already made a triple substitution , with Mata , Lingard and Diogo Dalot all deservedly hooked , for Rashford , Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams .
The equaliser immediately led to two more changes , with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic on for Scott McTominay and Fred .
Norwich looked the likelier side to win it in normal time until Timm Klose was sent off for pulling back Ighalo .
United desperately searched for a winner in six added minutes but needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford , Greenwood and Ighalo in attack and eventually , United 's sheer weight of numbers found a way through , with Maguire forcing the ball home from close range when penalties were just three minutes away .
Solskjaer breathed a sigh of relief , but he 's unlikely to be so brave with his team selection when United head to Wembley in July for a semi-final .

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When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took one of the biggest team selection gambles of his time at Manchester United, he knew that enlarged substitutes bench might need to come to his rescue.
With confidence booming after a 13-game unbeaten run, Solskjaer backed his fringe players to follow in the footsteps of the first XI after their fine performance against Sheffield United in midweek. But his loyalty was to be misplaced.
When the United side to face Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-final was confirmed most of us compared the eleven names submitted at Carrow Road with the one that took apart the Blades in the week and counted eight changes, but Solskjaer was looking back nearly four months and counted just one.
His decision to name this side might have been mostly out of a desire for rotation, to keep his A-listers fresh for the Premier League assignments that are coming thick and fast, but it was also a nod to the B-listers that he hasn't forgotten them and values their contribution.
For Solskjaer this was almost an unchanged team - from the one that swept aside Derby County 3-0 in the fifth round of the FA Cup. That was at the start of March, but 10 of the 11 who dumped the Rams out of the competition were called on again at Carrow Road, with Harry Maguire replacing Victor Lindelof the only change.
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But rather than showing his faith in the depth of his squad was wide, this drab encounter only served to highlight that this squad carries plenty of star quality, but also too many extras who are being promoted into lead roles ahead of their status. It also meant that Bruno Fernandes played 120 minutes ahead of Tuesday's trip to Brighton, while Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Nemanja Matic had to come on and try to salvage an abject display.
If the performance against Sheffield United showed that Solskjaer's strongest XI is beginning to look like a complete team, this FA Cup quarter-final proved that depth is still a major problem. United are fortunate to be in Sunday's semi-final draw.
In the end it was the one reliable back-up option and a captain forced into 120 minutes Solskjaer would have hoped to avoid who rescued the day, but the use of all six substitutes showed how desperate things had got.
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The loyalty to the FA Cup side meant six players were starting for the first time since March and it inevitably meant there was a fair bit of rust to be shaken off, but the performance got progressively worse.
United had actually started relatively brightly, quickly taking a monopoly on possession, but as the skies darkened so did the quality on the pitch. The sudden change in temperature led the United subs to call for reinforcements to stay warm, but some of them would be required on the pitch sooner rather than later.
Those nine subs were again sat in the stands, but the dugouts at Carrow Road were so short of space to social distance that Solskjaer, Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna were also sat in the bleachers, directly behind the dugout and a couple of rows back.
Solskjaer was regularly talking into his hand, so looked to have a way out of communicating with the bench, but by the end of the game all four senior coaches had spent time in the dugout trying to change the pattern of the game.
While United were lacking any kind of spark in the final third, Norwich did look bright on the rare occasions they got forward and they grew in confidence the longer the visitors struggled. Maguire needed to be alert to block a Lukas Rupp shot just before half-time and Todd Cantwell was crowded out early in the second half as he threatened to breakthrough.
Ighalo has been the one United back-up who has consistently delivered since his arrival at the end of January, and he's the one who's going to depart at the end of January 2021, yet he delivered for Solskjaer again early in the second half.
The ineffectual Mata turned Luke Shaw's cross towards goal and Ighalo showed dexterity and composure to hook a finish beyond Tim Krul from six yards out. It was the Nigerian's fourth start for the club and he's now marked all of them with a goal. That is the kind of consistency that Solskjaer needs from his squad options.
It was a chance that came out of very little and it showed the value of a striker who is almost always in the right place at the right time, but it didn't lead to an improvement in United's play, with Bruno Fernandes having his worst game for the club and with the Portuguese playmaker off-key the creativity was absent.
That meant they were also living on the edge and so it proved when Cantwell, Norwich's best player, took advantage of some weak defending, particularly from Eric Bailly, to fire a low shot from distance past a flat-footed Sergio Romero.
That strike came after Solskjaer had already made a triple substitution, with Mata, Lingard and Diogo Dalot all deservedly hooked, for Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams. The equaliser immediately led to two more changes, with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic on for Scott McTominay and Fred.
Norwich looked the likelier side to win it in normal time until Timm Klose was sent off for pulling back Ighalo. United desperately searched for a winner in six added minutes but needed the extra 30 available. Martial joined Rashford, Greenwood and Ighalo in attack and eventually, United's sheer weight of numbers found a way through, with Maguire forcing the ball home from close range when penalties were just three minutes away.
Solskjaer breathed a sigh of relief, but he's unlikely to be so brave with his team selection when United head to Wembley in July for a semi-final.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Manchester protest marks first anniversary of the death of Shukri Abdi

One year on since the tragic death of 12-year-old Shukri Abdi and many still want answers for what happened on that day in June .
Shukri , a pupil at Broad Oak Sports College in Bury , sadly drowned in the River Irwell near Bury town centre on June 17 last year .
During an inquest earlier in the year , her mum said that her daughter was born in a Kenyan refugee camp to Somalian parents , before moving to the UK in January 2017 .
However , questions have been raised into the police investigation , prompting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the school .
Today , across Manchester city centre , hundreds came together in solidarity with the Shukri ’ s family and the campaign , and in a unique moment , were met by protesters from Black Lives Matter and Trans Lives Matter .
As the protest began , the heavens opened , yet despite the torrential rain , it didn ’ t seem to deter those who wished to support the movement .
Before the day ’ s events began , at around 12.45pm , organisers and some other people sheltered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handmade signs reading : “ Justice for Shukri Abdi ” and “ The UK is not innocent ” .
As the weather subsided , many more people attended , and the organisers led chants of Shukri ’ s name and ‘ no justice , no peace ” , which has been heard at the previous BLM protests .
All of a sudden , chants from further down Peter Street could be heard , as another large crowd of protesters made their way to St Peter ’ s Square .
They were holding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ , and were met with rapturous applause and clapping from the Shukri Abdi crowd .
For a while , the groups remained together , as the organisers addressed the crowd and explained why the protest was taking place today .
One of the organisers said : “ Bullying should not be something we condone in any aspect of life , whether it ’ s work , school or social gatherings .
“ I need us all to make a pledge today to stand together and protect each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure whenever someone is uncomfortable or feels vulnerable , that we all stand together and make sure they aren ’ t vulnerable .
“ We ’ re here to remember Shukri , we ’ re here to make sure that her voice is heard today , we ’ re going to make sure we put the right pressure on the right authorities , and to make sure we do get our justice.
” Other speakers came forward to tell the crowd of their connection to Shukri and her family and talk about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another speaker said : “ We ’ re showing courage here today by standing up for Shukri .
But we can ’ t rely on hope to get justice , we must demand it .
A march began at around 2pm with protesters walking towards Piccadilly Gardens , with a small presence of police officers walking alongside and redirecting traffic .
The route continued down Market Street , where shoppers watched and filmed the protest , some clapped in encouragement and others joined in with the chanting .
The crowds stopped briefly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they posed for pictures with their signs , before continuing down Deansgate .
Returning to St Peter ’ s Square , the organisers addressed the crowd again , leading some of the chants and reading some poems out .
A minute of silence was also held in memory of Shukri .
One of the protesters , Fadumo , aged 24 , told the Manchester Evening News : “ The reason why we are all here today , the reason why we came together , is because we can see ourselves in Shukri .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from our community and faced such an injustice , we felt like we had an obligation to come out and do something for her , to get her story heard and to get other communities hearing her story as well.
” The inquest heard that hours before death , Shukri was pushed around by two children who were with her when she drowned .
Greater Manchester Police have said that this was an ‘ incredibly challenging incident ’ and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death .
The Independent Office for Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
They will be examining allegations that officers ‘ prematurely concluded ’ that her death was not suspicious and that her family were treated less favourably because of their ethnic background .
The investigation has since been concluded and shared with GMP and her family .
In an interview with the family ’ s lawyer , Attic Malik , he said : “ It ’ s been really reassuring for the family , the huge turnout , especially in Manchester , their hometown .
“ It ’ s really touching to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble to come out and remember Shukri and support their campaign .
“ We ’ ve had a huge response from people nationally and internationally sending condolences , people doing artwork for the family and even raising funds for the family .
“ The family are still grieving , they find it very difficult , so they themselves haven ’ t met with anyone as they find it difficult to do so.
” Another protester , Dahabo , aged 20 said : “ It goes to show if something can happen to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , any refugee .
“ When I came here today I felt really happy .
“ It shows so many people in solidarity with us , so many came out and it shows that a lot of people understand what they ’ re doing is wrong.
” Another protester who wished to remain anonymous said : “ If something like this happened in my school , it would break me and I could not go back in good conscience knowing I hadn ’ t done something.
” As the gathering came to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak of the day ’ s events .
Music was played , protesters spoke with police officers , and signs were left by the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst located in St. Peter ’ s Square .

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One year on since the tragic death of 12-year-old Shukri Abdi and many still want answers for what happened on that day in June.
Shukri, a pupil at Broad Oak Sports College in Bury, sadly drowned in the River Irwell near Bury town centre on June 17 last year.
During an inquest earlier in the year, her mum said that her daughter was born in a Kenyan refugee camp to Somalian parents, before moving to the UK in January 2017.
However, questions have been raised into the police investigation, prompting a campaign calling for a probe into bullying at the school.
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Today, across Manchester city centre, hundreds came together in solidarity with the Shukri’s family and the campaign, and in a unique moment, were met by protesters from Black Lives Matter and Trans Lives Matter.
As the protest began, the heavens opened, yet despite the torrential rain, it didn’t seem to deter those who wished to support the movement.
Before the day’s events began, at around 12.45pm, organisers and some other people sheltered under the Central Library, many with handmade signs reading: “Justice for Shukri Abdi” and “The UK is not innocent”.
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As the weather subsided, many more people attended, and the organisers led chants of Shukri’s name and ‘no justice, no peace”, which has been heard at the previous BLM protests.
All of a sudden, chants from further down Peter Street could be heard, as another large crowd of protesters made their way to St Peter’s Square.
They were holding the transgender pride flag as well as signs reading ‘Black Lives Matter’, and were met with rapturous applause and clapping from the Shukri Abdi crowd.
For a while, the groups remained together, as the organisers addressed the crowd and explained why the protest was taking place today.
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One of the organisers said: “Bullying should not be something we condone in any aspect of life, whether it’s work, school or social gatherings.
“I need us all to make a pledge today to stand together and protect each other, to speak out and make sure whenever someone is uncomfortable or feels vulnerable, that we all stand together and make sure they aren’t vulnerable.
“We’re here to remember Shukri, we’re here to make sure that her voice is heard today, we’re going to make sure we put the right pressure on the right authorities, and to make sure we do get our justice.”
Other speakers came forward to tell the crowd of their connection to Shukri and her family and talk about their struggles with systemic racism in the UK.
Another speaker said: “We’re showing courage here today by standing up for Shukri. But we can’t rely on hope to get justice, we must demand it.
“We must demand justice.”
A march began at around 2pm with protesters walking towards Piccadilly Gardens, with a small presence of police officers walking alongside and redirecting traffic.
The route continued down Market Street, where shoppers watched and filmed the protest, some clapped in encouragement and others joined in with the chanting.
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The crowds stopped briefly in St Anne’s Square where they posed for pictures with their signs, before continuing down Deansgate.
Returning to St Peter’s Square, the organisers addressed the crowd again, leading some of the chants and reading some poems out.
A minute of silence was also held in memory of Shukri.
One of the protesters, Fadumo, aged 24, told the Manchester Evening News : “The reason why we are all here today, the reason why we came together, is because we can see ourselves in Shukri.
“The fact that she’s from our community and faced such an injustice, we felt like we had an obligation to come out and do something for her, to get her story heard and to get other communities hearing her story as well.”
The inquest heard that hours before death, Shukri was pushed around by two children who were with her when she drowned.
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Greater Manchester Police have said that this was an ‘incredibly challenging incident’ and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct are investigation GMPs handling of the case.
They will be examining allegations that officers ‘prematurely concluded’ that her death was not suspicious and that her family were treated less favourably because of their ethnic background.
The investigation has since been concluded and shared with GMP and her family.
In an interview with the family’s lawyer, Attic Malik, he said: “It’s been really reassuring for the family, the huge turnout, especially in Manchester, their hometown.
“It’s really touching to them that so many people have taken the trouble to come out and remember Shukri and support their campaign.
“We’ve had a huge response from people nationally and internationally sending condolences, people doing artwork for the family and even raising funds for the family.
“The family are still grieving, they find it very difficult, so they themselves haven’t met with anyone as they find it difficult to do so.”
Another protester, Dahabo, aged 20 said: “It goes to show if something can happen to her, it can happen to any of us, any refugee.
“When I came here today I felt really happy.
“It shows so many people in solidarity with us, so many came out and it shows that a lot of people understand what they’re doing is wrong.”
Another protester who wished to remain anonymous said: “If something like this happened in my school, it would break me and I could not go back in good conscience knowing I hadn’t done something.”
As the gathering came to an end, many milled around to speak of the day’s events.
Music was played, protesters spoke with police officers, and signs were left by the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst located in St. Peter’s Square.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Norwich vs Manchester United highlights and reaction

The United captain spoke to the BBC after the game : “ We ’ ve got to find a way to get the victory and get through to the next round and we ’ ve managed it in the end .
We made it hard work , we weren ’ t at our best tonight but we got the win .
“ We had a tough game with the heat in the Premier League ( against Sheffield United ) but we made changes and we should ’ ve been fresh .
I can ’ t really put my finger on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll have to watch it back and analyse it .
“ We were a bit slow and we tried to go through the middle too often , especially when we were trying to break down the 10 men , we should have played wide a lot more and make them move .
“ In the end we ’ ve got there and very please to get to a semi-final , that ’ s all that matters really .
We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure , an extra 30 minutes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
Rest and recover and then we ’ ve got a big game against Brighton and we ’ ve got to get three points .
“ I ’ m always pleased when I chip in , to help the team and especially in the last minute of extra time .
That ’ s my third this season and I want to get plenty more .
It ’ s something I ’ m working on , I want to improve and take it into the rest of the season and the season after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win trophies so we ’ re in the semi-final of the FA Cup , it ’ s a great competition and we ’ ll look forward to it .
Hopefully in the semi-final we can play a lot better than we did tonight .
”

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The United captain spoke to the BBC after the game:
“We’ve got to find a way to get the victory and get through to the next round and we’ve managed it in the end. We made it hard work, we weren’t at our best tonight but we got the win.
“We had a tough game with the heat in the Premier League (against Sheffield United) but we made changes and we should’ve been fresh. I can’t really put my finger on it at the moment, we’ll have to watch it back and analyse it.
“We were a bit slow and we tried to go through the middle too often, especially when we were trying to break down the 10 men, we should have played wide a lot more and make them move.
“In the end we’ve got there and very please to get to a semi-final, that’s all that matters really. We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure, an extra 30 minutes in the legs but we felt good out here. Rest and recover and then we’ve got a big game against Brighton and we’ve got to get three points.
“I’m always pleased when I chip in, to help the team and especially in the last minute of extra time. That’s my third this season and I want to get plenty more. It’s something I’m working on, I want to improve and take it into the rest of the season and the season after.
“I joined this club to win trophies so we’re in the semi-final of the FA Cup, it’s a great competition and we’ll look forward to it. Hopefully in the semi-final we can play a lot better than we did tonight.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Man United player ratings vs Norwich: Maguire good but Fernandes poor

Very little to do until the goal and it showed .
Little feet movement to get across to Cantwell shot .
4 Had n't played since March 5 and never looked like shaking his rust off .
His passing was poor and while he took up some good positions his crossing was wayward .
3 A few heart-in-mouth moments as he tried to sort his feet out and should have cleared before Norwich 's equaliser .
4 Could have closed Cantwell down for the goal .
Did try and add impetus to the game from the back and scored the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Norwich box .
7 One of United 's better performers .
Norwich rarely threatened down his flank and he provided a decisive contribution for the goal as well .
7 Tried to offer some energy and bite to United 's midfield , but his enthusiasm did n't spread in a poor first half and he was below his best .
6 United 's best passer , the Brazilian gradually took a grip of the game and got United on the front foot , while also offering a combative defensive presence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
Fluffed a good chance early in the second half and too many tricks and flicks and attempted through balls that did n't come off .
5 A player who relies on rhythm and it looked the caue .
Too slow in possession throughout and failed to offer any spark to United 's attack .
3 Started brightly and had United 's first two shots , but drifted out of the game after that , not doing enough to pressure those ahead of him .
4 Becoming Mr .
Reliable in attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half but when the chance came he took it brilliantly .
Continues to do nothing wrong when called upon .
7 More minutes in his legs , but quiet .
5 Lively when he came on and went close to a winner before extra-time .
6 A rare appearance at right-back , with Norwich strong down their left .
5 Came on with Norwich on top and was slow to get to the tempo of the game .
5 Did n't have a big influence on the game .
5

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Here's how the Manchester United players rated against Norwich City as they secured a 2-1 win after extra time.
Sergio Romero
Very little to do until the goal and it showed. Little feet movement to get across to Cantwell shot. 4
Diogo Dalot
Hadn't played since March 5 and never looked like shaking his rust off. His passing was poor and while he took up some good positions his crossing was wayward. 3
Eric Bailly
A few heart-in-mouth moments as he tried to sort his feet out and should have cleared before Norwich's equaliser. 4
Harry Maguire
Could have closed Cantwell down for the goal. Did try and add impetus to the game from the back and scored the vital late goal. Was a threat in the Norwich box. 7
Luke Shaw
One of United's better performers. Norwich rarely threatened down his flank and he provided a decisive contribution for the goal as well. 7
Scott McTominay
Tried to offer some energy and bite to United's midfield, but his enthusiasm didn't spread in a poor first half and he was below his best. 6
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Fred
United's best passer, the Brazilian gradually took a grip of the game and got United on the front foot, while also offering a combative defensive presence. 7
Bruno Fernandes
Undoubtedly his worst game for the club. Fluffed a good chance early in the second half and too many tricks and flicks and attempted through balls that didn't come off. 5
Juan Mata
A player who relies on rhythm and it looked the caue. Too slow in possession throughout and failed to offer any spark to United's attack. 3
Jesse Lingard
Started brightly and had United's first two shots, but drifted out of the game after that, not doing enough to pressure those ahead of him. 4
Odion Ighalo
Becoming Mr. Reliable in attack. Fed on scraps in the first half but when the chance came he took it brilliantly. Continues to do nothing wrong when called upon. 7
Subs
Marcus Rashford
More minutes in his legs, but quiet. 5
Mason Greenwood
Lively when he came on and went close to a winner before extra-time. 6
Brandon Williams
A rare appearance at right-back, with Norwich strong down their left. 5
Paul Pogba
Came on with Norwich on top and was slow to get to the tempo of the game. 5
Nemanja Matic
Didn't have a big influence on the game. 5
Anthony Martial
Joined a crowded attack, looked bright but lacked space. 6


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Plain clothed police to patrol Daisy Nook Country Park to deter illegal ravers

Plain clothed police will patrol Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham tonight to deter people from holding illegal raves at @ @ @ @ @ man died of a suspected drug overdose after thousands of people gathered for a party @ @ @ @ @ 14 .
Another huge illegal rave was held in Carrington during the same weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ parties held in Moston , Blackley and Moss Side .
Many of the events resulted @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have been urging members of the public to stay away from illegal raves @ @ @ @ @ the GMP Tameside South and West Facebook page on Saturday , officers said : `` @ @ @ @ @ who are thinking of attending Daisy Nook country park to participate in Illegal Rave activities @ @ @ @ @ away .
`` GMP will have Hi-Viz officers and plain clothes officers out on patrol @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Plain clothed police will patrol Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham tonight to deter people from holding illegal raves at the beauty spot.
One man died of a suspected drug overdose after thousands of people gathered for a party at the site on June 14.
Another huge illegal rave was held in Carrington during the same weekend.
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There have been further block parties held in Moston, Blackley and Moss Side.
Many of the events resulted in physical and sexual assaults.
Police have been urging members of the public to stay away from illegal raves.
In a post on the GMP Tameside South and West Facebook page on Saturday, officers said: "WARNING - to any groups who are thinking of attending Daisy Nook country park to participate in Illegal Rave activities, simple request please stay away.
"GMP will have Hi-Viz officers and plain clothes officers out on patrol through out the country park."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Kate Green new shadow education secretary after Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked

Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has been appointed shadow education secretary after Rebecca Long-Bailey was sacked from the post .
The Salford MP was removed from Labour 's front bench for sharing a controversial interview with Salford actor Maxine Peake .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the newspaper interview 'contained an anti-semitic conspiracy theory ' .
He appointed Ms Green to the shadow cabinet on Saturday .
In a statement , Ms Green said : `` It ’ s a privilege to have been asked to serve as shadow education secretary .
“ The coronavirus pandemic has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education .
“ I look forward to working with teachers , unions , parents and councils to help ensure we get our children back in school as soon as possible.
” Sir Keir said : “ I ’ m delighted to appoint Kate Green as shadow education secretary .
“ Kate has spent a lifetime campaigning against child poverty and educational inequalities .
“ I look forward to working with her in this new role.
” Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey was removed from Labour 's front bench on Thursday after tweeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the interview , she claimed that US police learnt the practice of kneeling on people 's necks 'from seminars with Israeli secret services ' .
She wrote : `` I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent .
`` Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government ’ s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity .
`` These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces .
`` In no way was my re-tweet an intention to endorse every part of that article .
`` I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my re-tweet , with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader 's Office , but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original re-tweet down .
`` I could not do this in good conscience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of clarification .
`` I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take , but sadly he had already made his decision .
`` I am proud of the policies we have developed within the party from our Green Industrial Revolution to a National Education Service and I will never stop working for the change our communities need to see .
`` I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer ’ s leadership , to represent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards a more equal , peaceful and sustainable world . ''
Writing on Twitter , she said : `` I feel it ’ s important for me to clarify that , when talking to The Independent , I was inaccurate in my assumption of American Police training & its sources .
`` I find racism & antisemitism abhorrent & I in no way wished , nor intended , to add fodder to any views of the contrary . ''

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Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has been appointed shadow education secretary after Rebecca Long-Bailey was sacked from the post.
The Salford MP was removed from Labour's front bench for sharing a controversial interview with Salford actor Maxine Peake.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the newspaper interview 'contained an anti-semitic conspiracy theory'.
He appointed Ms Green to the shadow cabinet on Saturday.
In a statement, Ms Green said: "It’s a privilege to have been asked to serve as shadow education secretary.
“The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on children’s education.
“I look forward to working with teachers, unions, parents and councils to help ensure we get our children back in school as soon as possible.”
Sir Keir said: “I’m delighted to appoint Kate Green as shadow education secretary.
“Kate has spent a lifetime campaigning against child poverty and educational inequalities.
“I look forward to working with her in this new role.”
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey was removed from Labour's front bench on Thursday after tweeting an interview with Peake in The Independent.
In the interview, she claimed that US police learnt the practice of kneeling on people's necks 'from seminars with Israeli secret services'.
Ms Long-Bailey later issued a statement in a Twitter thread.
She wrote: "I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent.
"Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.
"These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country.
"I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.
"In no way was my re-tweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.
"I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my re-tweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader's Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original re-tweet down.
"I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification.
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"I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.
"I am proud of the policies we have developed within the party from our Green Industrial Revolution to a National Education Service and I will never stop working for the change our communities need to see.
"I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world."
Peake issued a statement after her interview prompted a huge backlash.
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Writing on Twitter, she said: "I feel it’s important for me to clarify that, when talking to The Independent, I was inaccurate in my assumption of American Police training & its sources.
"I find racism & antisemitism abhorrent & I in no way wished, nor intended, to add fodder to any views of the contrary."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Mark Wright talks family plans with wife Michelle Keegan

Mark Wright has opened up about his family plans with wife Michelle Keegan , and a baby name they 've already chosen .
The Heart Radio presenter has revealed that he and former Coronation Street and Our Girl star Michelle want children , and they 've already picked out a name for their future daughter .
Mark , 33 , chatted to superstar singer Robbie Williams , who has four children with Ayda Field , about their intention to have kids .
During an interview with Robbie on his radio show the former TOWIE star asked for a favour , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name of Robbie and Ayda 's eldest child Theodora for their own brood .
Theodora , seven , acted as a bridesmaid for Princess Eugenie in 2018 .
Mark said : `` I ’ ve got something to ask you actually , in case this happens .
`` Me and my wife , we ’ re not trying for kids yet , I ’ m gon na state that , however we hopefully one day will have kids and she loves both 'Teddy ' and 'Theodora ' , right , and said - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of you and the family - and said 'oh I love that name so much ' .
`` So I 'm asking you , if it comes to it and she wants to call the kid Theodora or Teddy , are you gon na be alright with that ? ''
Robbie gave his blessing for the couple to use the name Theodora , explaining that he had copied it from the daughter of Rolling Stones ' legend Keith Richards .
But he added : `` You can have the Theodora but Teddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teddy to me . ''
Last month Mark and Michelle , also 33 , celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary .
Michelle , from Stockport , shared a unseen photo on Instagram from their big day and said : `` 5 years ago today , '' wrote Michelle to her husband .
`` Thank you for always holding my hand . ''
The photo showed Michelle , who plays Erin in the Lancashire comedy drama Brassic , in her stunning lace wedding gown and flowing white veil .
Mark posted an adorable message to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple smiling after tying the knot .
“ Happy 5 years @ michkeegan , '' he wrote on his Instagram .
`` Thank you for being you , making me smile every day and thank you for being my biggest supporter .
Love you always x ” .

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Mark Wright has opened up about his family plans with wife Michelle Keegan, and a baby name they've already chosen.
The Heart Radio presenter has revealed that he and former Coronation Street and Our Girl star Michelle want children, and they've already picked out a name for their future daughter.
Mark, 33, chatted to superstar singer Robbie Williams, who has four children with Ayda Field, about their intention to have kids.
(Image: Mark Wright Instagram)
During an interview with Robbie on his radio show the former TOWIE star asked for a favour, saying they'd like to use the name of Robbie and Ayda's eldest child Theodora for their own brood.
Theodora, seven, acted as a bridesmaid for Princess Eugenie in 2018.
Mark said: "I’ve got something to ask you actually, in case this happens.
(Image: PA)
"Me and my wife, we’re not trying for kids yet, I’m gonna state that, however we hopefully one day will have kids and she loves both 'Teddy' and 'Theodora', right, and said - I mean she saw a picture I think of you and the family - and said 'oh I love that name so much'.
"So I'm asking you, if it comes to it and she wants to call the kid Theodora or Teddy, are you gonna be alright with that?"
Robbie gave his blessing for the couple to use the name Theodora, explaining that he had copied it from the daughter of Rolling Stones' legend Keith Richards.
But he added: "You can have the Theodora but Teddy is Teddy and she'll always be Teddy to me."
Last month Mark and Michelle, also 33, celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary.
Michelle, from Stockport, shared a unseen photo on Instagram from their big day and said: "5 years ago today," wrote Michelle to her husband.
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"Happy Wedding Anniversary @wrighty_
"Thank you for always holding my hand."
The photo showed Michelle, who plays Erin in the Lancashire comedy drama Brassic, in her stunning lace wedding gown and flowing white veil.
Mark posted an adorable message to his wife with a colour photo of the couple smiling after tying the knot.
“Happy 5 years @michkeegan," he wrote on his Instagram.
"Thank you for being you, making me smile every day and thank you for being my biggest supporter. Love you always x”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--The Sinner series 3 has dropped on Netflix - but is it as good as the others?

Fans of The Sinner jumped for joy when the third series of the mystery crime drama finally dropped on Netflix .
The third instalment , called 'Jamie ' , sees Bill Pullman return as the brooding Detective Harry Ambrose , who is attempting to reconnect with his daughter Melanie and grandson Eli .
That is , of course , until a case lands in his lap .
Ambrose is called to the scene of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester , in upstate New York .
Always one to look deeper into cases , the veteran cop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulls him in personally and ends up threatening not only his career , but his life .
It ’ s a disturbing story , of the kind that The Sinner - named after Petra Hammesfahr 's 1999 novel - has done so well in the past .
So now that the wait for it is finally over… is the new series any good ?
What is it about and who is in the cast ?
Alongside Pullman , Matt Bomer joins the show as Jamie Burns , an unassuming teacher and father-to-be who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kills his old college friend Nick Haas .
Chris Messina brilliantly plays the rather creepy Nick , with Jessica Hecht playing reclusive artist Sonya Barzel , who lives near the scene of the accident .
Elsewhere Parisa Fitz-Henley plays Jamie ’ s wife and expectant mum Leela Burns , with Eddie Martinez as detective Vic Soto , who is keen to learn from Ambrose .
Leslie Fray plays Harry 's daughter Melanie , with Luke David Blumm as Eli , Harry 's grandson - who ends up being dragged into a terrifying ordeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routine case for Ambrose ends up quickly escalating with twists and turns that , in true Sinner style , you won ’ t expect .
Ambrose quickly realises that everything is not what it seems and investigates Jamie and Nick ’ s background , unravelling a dark secret that led to the fateful accident .
Following the success of series one , which had Jessica Beil playing the title character Cora Tannetti , who appeared to randomly commit an act of violence while out with her family , and series two , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an 11-year-old who killed his parents with no apparent motive , this new chapter has a lot to live up to .
What do the critics say ?
The series has not been out long ( it came to Netflix on June 19 ) but already it has been praised for its exploration of masculinity and male emotion - it appears that the critics love it .
Metacritic , which pulls in music , game , tv , and movie reviews from the leading critics around the globe , gives it 81 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rotten Tomatoes currently have the series at 100 % , which seems unrealistic , although as often is the case with this website , the audience score differs and is a lot lower at 49 % .
There are not enough reviews for a critic consensus yet , but it gives you an idea of where the land lies currently .
One critic says : “ It is compelling television , although again - especially with the episode-ending cliffhangers - it feels designed for binge-watching.
” A second says : “ Much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story has to do with some smart casting.
” A third adds : “ Chris Messina 's portrayal of Nick is very disquieting .
He has a boyish charm that never completely dissolves even when he 's playing a brooding , serious character which makes him the perfect enigma at the heart of the tragedy.
” What do fans say ?
Well , they are slightly less praiseworthy - the overwhelming opinion is that it is good , but not as good as the first two series .
On Twitter , some fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captivating .
One says : “ Has anyone finished season 3 of # TheSinner on Netflix ?
Is it me or were the first 2 seasons so much better ( ? )
I was glued to the screen literally binged it !
For some reason I did n't have the same reaction with the 3rd season ... .
Should I keep going ?
?
” A second said : “ Finished watching # TheSinner3 last night .
Thought Matt Bomer gave a solid performance but the season was just not as strong as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ # TheSinner3 finished .
@ MattBomer acting is amazing , even though I feel this season is less dark than the first two .
Looking forward to a new story.
” Another viewer went a little further with their opinion : “ # TheSinner First season was simply brilliant .
Second lost its way in the end .
Third is avoidable.
” Whatever people ’ s opinion of the series , most are in agreement with their thoughts on Pullman ’ s Ambrose .
And in this season there is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demons from the past raising their ugly heads as he battles with a case that becomes very personal .
“ Finally an American police officer who doesn ’ t pace up & down long corridors with dialogue as if in a fast-talking contest , ” said one viewer .
“ In 24 episodes of # TheSinner , Bill Pullman fires one bullet and punches a criminal only once .
Superb portrayal.
” While the series may not be quite up the calibre of its predecessors , The Sinner 's third season is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rainy weekend .

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Fans of The Sinner jumped for joy when the third series of the mystery crime drama finally dropped on Netflix.
The third instalment, called 'Jamie', sees Bill Pullman return as the brooding Detective Harry Ambrose, who is attempting to reconnect with his daughter Melanie and grandson Eli.
That is, of course, until a case lands in his lap.
Ambrose is called to the scene of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York.
Always one to look deeper into cases, the veteran cop uncovers a complex and psychological crime that pulls him in personally and ends up threatening not only his career, but his life.
It’s a disturbing story, of the kind that The Sinner - named after Petra Hammesfahr's 1999 novel - has done so well in the past.
So now that the wait for it is finally over… is the new series any good?
What is it about and who is in the cast?
Alongside Pullman, Matt Bomer joins the show as Jamie Burns, an unassuming teacher and father-to-be who is involved in a car accident that kills his old college friend Nick Haas.
Chris Messina brilliantly plays the rather creepy Nick, with Jessica Hecht playing reclusive artist Sonya Barzel, who lives near the scene of the accident.
Elsewhere Parisa Fitz-Henley plays Jamie’s wife and expectant mum Leela Burns, with Eddie Martinez as detective Vic Soto, who is keen to learn from Ambrose.
Leslie Fray plays Harry's daughter Melanie, with Luke David Blumm as Eli, Harry's grandson - who ends up being dragged into a terrifying ordeal, as what starts off as a routine case for Ambrose ends up quickly escalating with twists and turns that, in true Sinner style, you won’t expect.
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Ambrose quickly realises that everything is not what it seems and investigates Jamie and Nick’s background, unravelling a dark secret that led to the fateful accident.
Following the success of series one, which had Jessica Beil playing the title character Cora Tannetti, who appeared to randomly commit an act of violence while out with her family, and series two, which had Elisha Henig playing Julian Walker, an 11-year-old who killed his parents with no apparent motive, this new chapter has a lot to live up to.
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What do the critics say?
The series has not been out long (it came to Netflix on June 19) but already it has been praised for its exploration of masculinity and male emotion - it appears that the critics love it.
Metacritic, which pulls in music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics around the globe, gives it 81%, or four out of five stars.
Rotten Tomatoes currently have the series at 100%, which seems unrealistic, although as often is the case with this website, the audience score differs and is a lot lower at 49%.
There are not enough reviews for a critic consensus yet, but it gives you an idea of where the land lies currently.
One critic says: “It is compelling television, although again - especially with the episode-ending cliffhangers - it feels designed for binge-watching.”
A second says: “Much of the success of this season's story has to do with some smart casting.”
A third adds: “Chris Messina's portrayal of Nick is very disquieting. He has a boyish charm that never completely dissolves even when he's playing a brooding, serious character which makes him the perfect enigma at the heart of the tragedy.”
What do fans say?
Well, they are slightly less praiseworthy - the overwhelming opinion is that it is good, but not as good as the first two series.
On Twitter, some fans are not finding the series quite as captivating.
One says: “Has anyone finished season 3 of #TheSinner on Netflix? Is it me or were the first 2 seasons so much better (?) I was glued to the screen literally binged it! For some reason I didn't have the same reaction with the 3rd season.... Should I keep going??”
A second said: “Finished watching #TheSinner3 last night. Thought Matt Bomer gave a solid performance but the season was just not as strong as the other two.”
A third agreed: “#TheSinner3 finished. @MattBomer acting is amazing, even though I feel this season is less dark than the first two. Looking forward to a new story.”
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Another viewer went a little further with their opinion: “#TheSinner First season was simply brilliant. Second lost its way in the end. Third is avoidable.”
Whatever people’s opinion of the series, most are in agreement with their thoughts on Pullman’s Ambrose.
And in this season there is more of a focus on Ambrose’s demons from the past raising their ugly heads as he battles with a case that becomes very personal.
“Finally an American police officer who doesn’t pace up & down long corridors with dialogue as if in a fast-talking contest,” said one viewer.
“In 24 episodes of #TheSinner, Bill Pullman fires one bullet and punches a criminal only once. Superb portrayal.”
While the series may not be quite up the calibre of its predecessors, The Sinner's third season is still definitely worth a binge watch on a rainy weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--The decade of anti-social behaviour driving a disabled man to the edge

The kids involved change , but the problem stays the same .
For ten years , Kyle Rickards says , he has been plagued by large groups of youths hanging about in the churchyard next to his Rochdale home .
One night it might be bottles being smashed against the wall of his house , another it might be footballs being repeatedly kicked against his walls .
He might wake up to find his security camera has been smashed , or that hanging baskets have been ripped from the wall .
And each time he tries to remonstrate with those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met with a barrage of abuse .
Kyle , 46 , is epileptic and suffered a stroke in 2012 which stopped him from working .
And now , he says , the problem of youths congregating in the grounds of Spotland Methodist Church is driving him to 'breaking point ' .
`` I 've got so frustrated with it .
`` Since I had the stroke I do n't tend to go out much .
I keep myself to myself .
`` I am terrified to leave the house to see what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been in regular contact with his local councillors and the town hall , making at least half a dozen complaints to the police over the most serious incidents .
But still the anti-social behaviour continues .
What would really help , he believes would be the extension of alleygates that block off the lane behind neighbouring houses to be extended to include his end of terrace property .
But , because a public right of way runs between his home and the church , it 's not possible .
`` I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyle said .
`` Their actions are having a huge impact on my health .
`` I was told by all my doctors and consultants not to get stressed as this will trigger my epileptic seizures .
`` I am at a loss at what to do .
I will genuinely have to sell my house and move if this can not be resolved .
`` I just want to live peacefully .
Excuse my language but why should I have to put up with this s*** ? ''
Coun Janet Emsley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture at Rochdale council , said : `` We want everyone in our borough to feel safe and we have an excellent community safety partnership which brings together organisations across the borough to tackle issues like this .
`` As with every report of anti-social behaviour , we are working with the police to address the resident ’ s concerns and we have taken action to ensure this area is patrolled .
`` We understand the resident ’ s desire to have an alleygate fitted but this is not possible in this case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore can not be gated .
`` We encourage anyone experiencing antisocial behaviour to report it by visiting rochdale.gov.uk/antisocialbehaviour . ''
Greater Manchester Police said they were unable to comment at this time .

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The kids involved change, but the problem stays the same.
For ten years, Kyle Rickards says, he has been plagued by large groups of youths hanging about in the churchyard next to his Rochdale home.
One night it might be bottles being smashed against the wall of his house, another it might be footballs being repeatedly kicked against his walls.
He might wake up to find his security camera has been smashed, or that hanging baskets have been ripped from the wall. And each time he tries to remonstrate with those he believes are responsible, he is met with a barrage of abuse.
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Kyle, 46, is epileptic and suffered a stroke in 2012 which stopped him from working. And now, he says, the problem of youths congregating in the grounds of Spotland Methodist Church is driving him to 'breaking point'.
"I've got so frustrated with it.
"Since I had the stroke I don't tend to go out much. I keep myself to myself.
"I am terrified to leave the house to see what I will come back to."
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Kyle has been in regular contact with his local councillors and the town hall, making at least half a dozen complaints to the police over the most serious incidents.
But still the anti-social behaviour continues. What would really help, he believes would be the extension of alleygates that block off the lane behind neighbouring houses to be extended to include his end of terrace property. But, because a public right of way runs between his home and the church, it's not possible.
"I feel constantly intimidated by these people," Kyle said. "Their actions are having a huge impact on my health.
"I was told by all my doctors and consultants not to get stressed as this will trigger my epileptic seizures.
"I am at a loss at what to do. I will genuinely have to sell my house and move if this cannot be resolved.
"I just want to live peacefully. Excuse my language but why should I have to put up with this s***?"
Coun Janet Emsley, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, community and culture at Rochdale council, said: "We want everyone in our borough to feel safe and we have an excellent community safety partnership which brings together organisations across the borough to tackle issues like this.
"As with every report of anti-social behaviour, we are working with the police to address the resident’s concerns and we have taken action to ensure this area is patrolled.
"We understand the resident’s desire to have an alleygate fitted but this is not possible in this case as the path is a through route and therefore cannot be gated.
"We encourage anyone experiencing antisocial behaviour to report it by visiting rochdale.gov.uk/antisocialbehaviour."
Greater Manchester Police said they were unable to comment at this time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Greater Manchester's weirdest supernatural stories revealed

They 're the weird and wonderful bogeymen of Victorian Manchester .
From Jenny Greenteeth , a terrifying fairy who supposedly drowned children , to Nut Nan , a red hot poker-wielding , pipe-smoking sprite who attacked kids who stole nuts from her tree , our ancestors told some gruesome tales .
But over the years much of Manchester 's macabre folklore has been lost to the mists of time .
Until now that is .
Historian Simon Young has complied the works of 19th Century supernatural folklorist John Higson in a new book .
Gorton-born Higson spent years walking around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lancashire and Derbyshire collecting tales of boggarts , ghouls , ghosts and fairies .
His supernatural sketches , which were published in local newspapers and in two books , gave a fascinating insight into the lives , fears and preoccupations , of Victorian Mancunians .
Mr Young said : `` Born to a poor family , raised without an education , Higson became , through hard-work and talent one of the most exciting Lancashire folklore writers of his generation , and got to be friends with some of the most influential county authors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because Higson never brought his folklore work together in a single volume his supernatural prose has been lost in obscure and , in some cases , forgotten publications .
`` This is the first time his folklore compositions have been gathered together in the hope of giving Higson , and the supernatural world he inhabited , the attention they so richly deserve.
`` To coincide with the publication of his new book South Manchester Supernatural : The Ghosts , Fairies , Boggarts and Superstitions of Victorian Gorton , Lees , Newton and Saddleworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the grisliest tales collected by Higson .
`` When Higson was a boy in Gorton his parents terrified him with stories of Jenny Greenteeth , a water-loving fairy who 'lurked at the bottom of watery pits , and with their long sinewy arms dragged in and drowned children venturing too near ' .
`` Jenny also hunted after children who did not brush their teeth .
I have evidence incidentally that some children in the north-west still grew up with this threat in the 1960s !
`` Higson remembered once being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of green teeth which , they alleged , belonged to Jenny .
`` She was reported living in Gorton , Droylsden and Stockport , where she sat in the trees and moaned , and in Manchester 'in a culvert under the aqueduct which carries the Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne Canal over Store Street , near the London Road Station ' . ''
`` Another Gorton bogey was the Nut Nan , an old tree fairy who smoked a pipe and who lived in the hazel groves , where nut-bearing trees were a precious local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woe betide any young Mancunian who went to pick the nuts , particularly before they were ripe to eat .
`` The Gorton Nut Nan carried around a permanently hot poker and would burn any boy or girl foolish enough to take her nuts .
`` There were several Manchester 'Nut Nans ' in the 19th Century including a headless lady who lived in Boggart Hole Clough and who despite having no head , screeched , terrifying the local children . ''
`` Higson lived for several years in Droyslden in middle age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local supernatural fauna .
`` Droylsden had a dozen different boggarts , the word could be used for any scary supernatural being , which Higson lovingly recorded .
`` One of the most interesting was the boggart of South Clock House .
`` Covered in ghostly white clothes , he used to have the run of the property , ripping bed clothes off sleepers and terrifying anyone who woke up by swelling to an enormous size in candle-lit rooms .
`` Neighbours also complained that the boggart used to perch in a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passers-by .
`` In the end matters in the neighbourhood got so bad a series of vicars and priests were called together to do supernatural battle with the poor boggart .
`` They managed , using arcane ceremonies , to trap the boggart beneath that very yew where he had sat .
`` I ’ ve not been able to establish whether the yew is still there today ...
If so Manchester City Council would be well-advised to leave it alone or risk releasing the South Clock House Boggart . ''
`` Higson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died there , alas , before his time .
`` The most haunted road in the village was Church Street , formerly known by the suggestive name of Sorcey Lane .
`` It was a short street but had two different and terrifying spirits .
`` One of the old dwellings acquired the name of 'Boggart House ' , in consequence of its being haunted by a hobgoblin having the appearance of a calf , some said with a cap on its head , and others a frill round its neck.
’ '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street , had murdered two children in her cellar and the restless ghosts of these poor children flitted up and down the road . ''
`` Higson was a great walker and frequently went from Lees to nearby Saddleworth , where he became an expert of the even more exotic supernatural life of what was then part of Yorkshire .
`` Apart from the various Saddleworth boggarts he also talks of the last of the Saddleworth fairies .
`` These were found , not surprisingly , on the hill above Greenfield , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports of any place I know of in northern England .
`` There were Pots and Pans , great rocks frequented by the fairies and the nearby Fairy Holes , a complex of caverns , which Higson certainly visited .
Higson claimed that the fairies decamped several years before his arrival .
`` The last fairy in the valley had been called Raura Peena .
She appeared to a Greenfield man just a few yards from the Pots and Pans .
Wisely the man did not follow her into the Fairy Holes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he called his walking trips on foot , into Derbyshire , and there went to the home of Dickey , the Screaming Skull at Tunstead Farm , just outside Chapel-Le-Frith .
Dickey was the skull of a murdered man or woman , accounts differed , and whenever the skull was moved from his house or something else happened in the locality , Dickey became furious and poltergeist activity began .
Dickey became so angry at the building of a railway , that , so it was claimed , he repeatedly brought down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his peace with steam whistles .

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They're the weird and wonderful bogeymen of Victorian Manchester.
From Jenny Greenteeth, a terrifying fairy who supposedly drowned children, to Nut Nan, a red hot poker-wielding, pipe-smoking sprite who attacked kids who stole nuts from her tree, our ancestors told some gruesome tales.
But over the years much of Manchester's macabre folklore has been lost to the mists of time.
Until now that is.
Historian Simon Young has complied the works of 19th Century supernatural folklorist John Higson in a new book.
Gorton-born Higson spent years walking around the towns and villages of Manchester, Lancashire and Derbyshire collecting tales of boggarts, ghouls, ghosts and fairies.
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His supernatural sketches, which were published in local newspapers and in two books, gave a fascinating insight into the lives, fears and preoccupations, of Victorian Mancunians.
Mr Young said: "Born to a poor family, raised without an education, Higson became, through hard-work and talent one of the most exciting Lancashire folklore writers of his generation, and got to be friends with some of the most influential county authors of his day.
"But, because Higson never brought his folklore work together in a single volume his supernatural prose has been lost in obscure and, in some cases, forgotten publications.
(Image: Simon Young)
"This is the first time his folklore compositions have been gathered together in the hope of giving Higson, and the supernatural world he inhabited, the attention they so richly deserve. "
To coincide with the publication of his new book South Manchester Supernatural: The Ghosts, Fairies, Boggarts and Superstitions of Victorian Gorton, Lees, Newton and Saddleworth , here Simon Young takes us though some of the grisliest tales collected by Higson.
(Image: Simon Young)
Jenny Greenteeth
"When Higson was a boy in Gorton his parents terrified him with stories of Jenny Greenteeth, a water-loving fairy who 'lurked at the bottom of watery pits, and with their long sinewy arms dragged in and drowned children venturing too near'.
"Jenny also hunted after children who did not brush their teeth. I have evidence incidentally that some children in the north-west still grew up with this threat in the 1960s!
"Higson remembered once being shown by his parents a horrible set of green teeth which, they alleged, belonged to Jenny.
"She was reported living in Gorton, Droylsden and Stockport, where she sat in the trees and moaned, and in Manchester 'in a culvert under the aqueduct which carries the Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne Canal over Store Street, near the London Road Station'."
(Image: Simon Young)
Nut Nan
"Another Gorton bogey was the Nut Nan, an old tree fairy who smoked a pipe and who lived in the hazel groves, where nut-bearing trees were a precious local commodity frequently raided by children.
"Woe betide any young Mancunian who went to pick the nuts, particularly before they were ripe to eat.
"The Gorton Nut Nan carried around a permanently hot poker and would burn any boy or girl foolish enough to take her nuts.
"There were several Manchester 'Nut Nans' in the 19th Century including a headless lady who lived in Boggart Hole Clough and who despite having no head, screeched, terrifying the local children."
(Image: Simon Young)
South Clock House Boggart
"Higson lived for several years in Droyslden in middle age, where he became fascinated with the local supernatural fauna.
"Droylsden had a dozen different boggarts, the word could be used for any scary supernatural being, which Higson lovingly recorded.
"One of the most interesting was the boggart of South Clock House.
"Covered in ghostly white clothes, he used to have the run of the property, ripping bed clothes off sleepers and terrifying anyone who woke up by swelling to an enormous size in candle-lit rooms.
"Neighbours also complained that the boggart used to perch in a high branch on a nearby yew tree terrifying passers-by.
"In the end matters in the neighbourhood got so bad a series of vicars and priests were called together to do supernatural battle with the poor boggart.
"They managed, using arcane ceremonies, to trap the boggart beneath that very yew where he had sat.
"I’ve not been able to establish whether the yew is still there today... If so Manchester City Council would be well-advised to leave it alone or risk releasing the South Clock House Boggart."
Church Street, Lees
"Higson came to Lees in his 40s and died there, alas, before his time.
"The most haunted road in the village was Church Street, formerly known by the suggestive name of Sorcey Lane.
"It was a short street but had two different and terrifying spirits.
"One of the old dwellings acquired the name of 'Boggart House', in consequence of its being haunted by a hobgoblin having the appearance of a calf, some said with a cap on its head, and others a frill round its neck.’
"A woman meanwhile, in the same street, had murdered two children in her cellar and the restless ghosts of these poor children flitted up and down the road."
(Image: Steve Robinson)
Raura Peena
"Higson was a great walker and frequently went from Lees to nearby Saddleworth, where he became an expert of the even more exotic supernatural life of what was then part of Yorkshire.
"Apart from the various Saddleworth boggarts he also talks of the last of the Saddleworth fairies.
"These were found, not surprisingly, on the hill above Greenfield, the valley with the most pre-20th Century fairy reports of any place I know of in northern England.
"There were Pots and Pans, great rocks frequented by the fairies and the nearby Fairy Holes, a complex of caverns, which Higson certainly visited.
Higson claimed that the fairies decamped several years before his arrival.
"The last fairy in the valley had been called Raura Peena. She appeared to a Greenfield man just a few yards from the Pots and Pans. Wisely the man did not follow her into the Fairy Holes."
Screaming Skull
Higson also 'tramped', as he called his walking trips on foot, into Derbyshire, and there went to the home of Dickey, the Screaming Skull at Tunstead Farm, just outside Chapel-Le-Frith.
Dickey was the skull of a murdered man or woman, accounts differed, and whenever the skull was moved from his house or something else happened in the locality, Dickey became furious and poltergeist activity began.
Dickey became so angry at the building of a railway, that, so it was claimed, he repeatedly brought down the embankment to stop the modern world ruining his peace with steam whistles.