themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Two men stabbed and windows and doors smashed after brawl broke out at a pub

Two men were stabbed after a brawl broke out at a pub in Collyhurst .
A major police presence was sparked after a fight broke out inside the Vine pub on Glendower Drive at around 5pm on Friday ( October 2 ) .
Later in the evening , two men in their 30s turned up to hospital with stab injuries .
Their injuries were serious but not life-threatening and both men will be discharged from hospital by the end of today , police said .
Officers believe the men were stabbed in the 'disturbance ' at the Vine pub .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ taped off last night as crime scene investigators swept the scene .
Pictures taken at the scene show the windows and doors of the pub left cracked and smashed .
One eyewitness told the M.E.N that a fight broke out between two families inside the pub .
The brawl then spilled onto the street where those involved started to throw glass bottles at each other , they added .
Another witness said ' a dozen pensioners inside the pub watched the whole thing ' .
`` They were paralysed '' , the eyewitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then they came outside and started arguing and throwing bottles at each other . ''
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney said he was 'shocked ' that local people had to witness 'brawling and fighting ' .
`` I am shocked that residents tell me that windows of the pub were smashed through and there were stabbings around the pub and that members of the public were chased '' , he said .
`` Residents have been reporting problems with this pub for some time and we will be talking to the police about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement , a GMP spokesperson said : `` Shortly after 5.15pm , police were called to the Vine Public House in Collyhurst to reports of a disturbance .
`` Officers attended and established that a fight had taken place inside the pub .
`` Later the same evening , two men in their 30s presented at hospital with stab injuries .
`` Their injuries are of a serious nature , but not believed to be life-threatening .
`` One man has been discharged and the other is expected to be discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers are treating the two incidents as linked . ''
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 2164 of 02/10/20 .
Reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Two men were stabbed after a brawl broke out at a pub in Collyhurst.
A major police presence was sparked after a fight broke out inside the Vine pub on Glendower Drive at around 5pm on Friday (October 2).
Later in the evening, two men in their 30s turned up to hospital with stab injuries.
Their injuries were serious but not life-threatening and both men will be discharged from hospital by the end of today, police said.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Officers believe the men were stabbed in the 'disturbance' at the Vine pub.
The whole area around the pub was taped off last night as crime scene investigators swept the scene.
Pictures taken at the scene show the windows and doors of the pub left cracked and smashed.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
One eyewitness told the M.E.N that a fight broke out between two families inside the pub.
The brawl then spilled onto the street where those involved started to throw glass bottles at each other, they added.
Another witness said 'a dozen pensioners inside the pub watched the whole thing'.
"They were paralysed", the eyewitness said.
"There were raised voices then they came outside and started arguing and throwing bottles at each other."
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney said he was 'shocked' that local people had to witness 'brawling and fighting'.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I am shocked that residents tell me that windows of the pub were smashed through and there were stabbings around the pub and that members of the public were chased", he said.
"Residents have been reporting problems with this pub for some time and we will be talking to the police about the future of this licenced premises."
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Shortly after 5.15pm, police were called to the Vine Public House in Collyhurst to reports of a disturbance.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"Officers attended and established that a fight had taken place inside the pub.
"Later the same evening, two men in their 30s presented at hospital with stab injuries.
"Their injuries are of a serious nature, but not believed to be life-threatening.
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"One man has been discharged and the other is expected to be discharged shortly after receiving further medical treatment.
"Officers are treating the two incidents as linked."
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 2164 of 02/10/20.
Reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Stolen white Jaguar leads police on high speed chase through Wigan

Police are searching for information about a stolen Jaguar which took officers on a high speed through Wigan .
The pursuit happened when officers spotted the white F Pace shortly after 9pm on Monday , September 14 .
Checks on the car revealed it was stolen from the Whelley area during a burglary in the early hours of the same day .
The chase began in Beech Hill before officers chased the car towards Shevington , up to Standish and back towards Scholes .
The car was later abandoned on Lorne Street in Scholes and the occupants ran from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short time after .
Now police are appealing for anyone who may have seen this chase to come forward with information or dashcam footage .
In a post on GMP 's Wigan West Facebook page , an officer said : `` If anyone has any evidence or information regarding these offences or the pursuit , we would like to know about it .
`` This could come in the form of an eyewitness account , dashcam footage , CCTV footage or anything else .
`` The car was believed to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time it was stolen and the time it was recovered . ''
Anyone who can help should send an email to 17954 @ gmp.police.uk , or call 0161 856 7124 quoting log reference number 3233-14092020 .

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Police are searching for information about a stolen Jaguar which took officers on a high speed through Wigan.
The pursuit happened when officers spotted the white F Pace shortly after 9pm on Monday, September 14.
Checks on the car revealed it was stolen from the Whelley area during a burglary in the early hours of the same day.
The chase began in Beech Hill before officers chased the car towards Shevington, up to Standish and back towards Scholes.
The car was later abandoned on Lorne Street in Scholes and the occupants ran from the vehicle.
The suspected driver was arrested a short time after.
(Image: GMP)
Now police are appealing for anyone who may have seen this chase to come forward with information or dashcam footage.
In a post on GMP's Wigan West Facebook page, an officer said: "If anyone has any evidence or information regarding these offences or the pursuit, we would like to know about it.
"This could come in the form of an eyewitness account, dashcam footage, CCTV footage or anything else.
"The car was believed to have been driven around the Wigan area between the time it was stolen and the time it was recovered."
Anyone who can help should send an email to 17954@gmp.police.uk, or call 0161 856 7124 quoting log reference number 3233-14092020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Romelu Lukaku gives Manchester United Jadon Sancho transfer advice

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has advised the club that they should not move for another attacking addition before the transfer window closes .
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho has been Ole Gunnar Solsjaer 's prime target throughout the window but a record-breaking move have not been pulled off .
The Bundesliga side are standing firm on their €120m demand and insist that the England international will not be on the move before the deadline on Monday evening .
While this may frustrate many United fans , who have been desperate to see the squad boosted , Lukaku believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you buy another striker , what are you going to do with Anthony Martial .
He 's not being the No 9 at a great club , '' he told the Times .
`` Give him the full season to confirm what he did last year instead of bringing in someone big to disrupt the chemistry in the dressing room .
`` Then you have Mason 's transition that is going to happen any time soon from right wing to No 9 , and Mason is a killer .
I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got something . ''

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has advised the club that they should not move for another attacking addition before the transfer window closes.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho has been Ole Gunnar Solsjaer's prime target throughout the window but a record-breaking move have not been pulled off.
The Bundesliga side are standing firm on their €120m demand and insist that the England international will not be on the move before the deadline on Monday evening.
While this may frustrate many United fans, who have been desperate to see the squad boosted, Lukaku believes a signing like Sancho not necessary.
"If you buy another striker, what are you going to do with Anthony Martial. He's not being the No 9 at a great club," he told the Times.
"Give him the full season to confirm what he did last year instead of bringing in someone big to disrupt the chemistry in the dressing room.
"Then you have Mason's transition that is going to happen any time soon from right wing to No 9, and Mason is a killer. I've seen him first hand. He's got something."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Firm denies residents were misled over plans for golf driving range

A property firm did not mislead residents over its plans to build a new housing estate on a vacant driving range , its agent has insisted .
The former Cranford Golf Centre , in Heaton Mersey , could be demolished to make way for 106 new homes under proposals put forward by M20 ( East Didsbury ) Ltd. Planning permission was granted for a smaller scheme of 75 homes in late 2017 , but these were never built due to unforeseen ‘ difficulties ’ with the site .
Stockport Mayor Coun Dean Fitzpatrick questioned whether the latest proposals were another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application .
Speaking at a meeting of the Heatons and Reddish area committee , he appeared to suggest that the land could be sold on if plans were approved .
He said : “ I remember at the last public meeting it was said to residents that something ‘ really nice ’ would be built for the community - I think the number was 84 or 85 houses .
“ A really short space of time later the land went back on the market for over £6m advertising that a new purchaser could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more housing .
“ Residents could be completely forgiven for having cynicism , for believing there was never any intention to deliver that first planning application.
” Coun Fitzpatrick said the stress local residents had been put through had been ‘ quite shameful ’ .
And , addressing M20 ’ s agent Kath Ludlum , he added : “ Is this just a stepping stone for another planning application ?
Are residents going to have to go through this stress again ; is it actually deliverable in its current format ?
” Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intention had always been to develop the land .
She said : “ I ’ m sorry , if you feel residents have been misled , that certainly was not the intention , the intention has been to develop this site for housing .
“ We feel we have an excellent scheme now which affords nearly 100pc affordable housing .
I can only assure you the owner and developer has every intention of implementing this scheme .
“ They have no interest whatsoever in sitting on this site , they acquired it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is why this application has been submitted in its current form.
” Ms Ludlum told the committee that the earlier application had been submitted in good faith but had been beset by problems which had not been ‘ immediately apparent ’ .
Issues with land contamination and the presence of protected species had meant the project had ‘ stalled ’ , she said .
All but five of the 106 homes proposed for development will be available for affordable rent , social rent or shared ownership .
Ms Ludlum added that delivering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only recent changes to the grants system had made it viable ‘ given the constraints and undue costs associated with developing the site ’ .
Members of the committee also raised concerns over the impact on local roads , contamination .
and the number of homes being squeezed on to the site .
But CounTom McGee said he welcomed the high proportion of affordable homes , as rocketing prices were forcing many young people to leave the area they grew up in .
His comments were echoed by Coun Colin Foster who said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Stockport , which was ‘ not acceptable ’ .
Members recommended the planning and highways committee approve the application when it goes before them for decision .

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A property firm did not mislead residents over its plans to build a new housing estate on a vacant driving range, its agent has insisted.
The former Cranford Golf Centre, in Heaton Mersey, could be demolished to make way for 106 new homes under proposals put forward by M20 (East Didsbury) Ltd.
Planning permission was granted for a smaller scheme of 75 homes in late 2017, but these were never built due to unforeseen ‘difficulties’ with the site.
Stockport Mayor Coun Dean Fitzpatrick questioned whether the latest proposals were another ‘stepping stone’ to another bigger application.
Speaking at a meeting of the Heatons and Reddish area committee, he appeared to suggest that the land could be sold on if plans were approved.
He said: “I remember at the last public meeting it was said to residents that something ‘really nice’ would be built for the community - I think the number was 84 or 85 houses.
“A really short space of time later the land went back on the market for over £6m advertising that a new purchaser could come to the council and get substantially more housing.
“Residents could be completely forgiven for having cynicism, for believing there was never any intention to deliver that first planning application.”
Coun Fitzpatrick said the stress local residents had been put through had been ‘quite shameful’.
And, addressing M20’s agent Kath Ludlum, he added: “Is this just a stepping stone for another planning application? Are residents going to have to go through this stress again; is it actually deliverable in its current format?”
Ms Ludlum, of Ludlum Associates, said the intention had always been to develop the land.
She said: “I’m sorry, if you feel residents have been misled, that certainly was not the intention, the intention has been to develop this site for housing.
“ We feel we have an excellent scheme now which affords nearly 100pc affordable housing. I can only assure you the owner and developer has every intention of implementing this scheme.
“They have no interest whatsoever in sitting on this site, they acquired it for the purposes of developing it and that is why this application has been submitted in its current form.”
Ms Ludlum told the committee that the earlier application had been submitted in good faith but had been beset by problems which had not been ‘immediately apparent’.
Issues with land contamination and the presence of protected species had meant the project had ‘stalled’, she said.
All but five of the 106 homes proposed for development will be available for affordable rent, social rent or shared ownership.
Ms Ludlum added that delivering such a scheme had proven challenging and only recent changes to the grants system had made it viable ‘given the constraints and undue costs associated with developing the site’.
Members of the committee also raised concerns over the impact on local roads, contamination. and the number of homes being squeezed on to the site.
But CounTom McGee said he welcomed the high proportion of affordable homes, as rocketing prices were forcing many young people to leave the area they grew up in.
His comments were echoed by Coun Colin Foster who said the situation was creating a domino effect in Stockport, which was ‘not acceptable’.
Members recommended the planning and highways committee approve the application when it goes before them for decision.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--This former Bolton indie nightclub is set to go up for sale

A former indie music haven in Bolton town centre is set to go up for auction this month .
Blind Tiger , on Nelson Square , will go under the hammer along with 90 other properties at an auction run by property firm Pugh .
The 6,000 sq ft building has been closed since April 2018 a year after it was sold to new owners .
In its final night , the venue played host to Manchester young-rockers Twisted Wheel for a memorable goodbye gig before closing its doors for the final time .
Then building is now up auction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £150,000 and £200,000 .
Describing the venue on its website , the auctioneers say : `` The property is located on Nelson Square , within Bolton town centre , which is just off Bradshawgate and adjacent to a JD Wetherspoon public house and within the established town centre circuit for bars and restaurants . ''
Adding : `` The property may be suitable for alternative uses , subject to obtaining the necessary consents .
We understand the property is freehold and offered with vacant possession . ''
Other Bolton properties up for sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wellington Road , a number of shopping units on Newport Street and a former commercial unit of Plodder Lane .
The auction will take place online on October 21 .
Anyone interested in taking part in the auction can found out more at : www.pugh-auctions.com/property/13186 .

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A former indie music haven in Bolton town centre is set to go up for auction this month.
Blind Tiger, on Nelson Square, will go under the hammer along with 90 other properties at an auction run by property firm Pugh.
The 6,000 sq ft building has been closed since April 2018 a year after it was sold to new owners.
In its final night, the venue played host to Manchester young-rockers Twisted Wheel for a memorable goodbye gig before closing its doors for the final time.
Then building is now up auction, with a guide price of between £150,000 and £200,000.
Describing the venue on its website, the auctioneers say: "The property is located on Nelson Square, within Bolton town centre, which is just off Bradshawgate and adjacent to a JD Wetherspoon public house and within the established town centre circuit for bars and restaurants."
Adding: "The property may be suitable for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. We understand the property is freehold and offered with vacant possession."
Other Bolton properties up for sale in the auction include Turton House, on Wellington Road, a number of shopping units on Newport Street and a former commercial unit of Plodder Lane.
The auction will take place online on October 21.
Anyone interested in taking part in the auction can found out more at: www.pugh-auctions.com/property/13186.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-04--Man United 'agree' to sign Facundo Pellistri and more rumours

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Facundo Pellistri ahead of transfer deadline day , according to reports .
Uruguayan outlet Sport 890 suggest United have reached an agreement in principle to sign the 18-year-old winger ahead of Monday 's transfer deadline .
They suggest Pellistri has agreed a five-year deal to move to Old Trafford this summer but his club Penarol are keen to keep him until January before letting him move .
It is reported United would instead like to sign the winger now and develop him in their own youth set-up before potentially promoting him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only side reportedly interested in a move for Pellistri at the moment however he was linked with a move to fierce rivals Manchester City as well as Newcastle earlier in the year .
Speaking of rival interest from City , it is suggested Pep Guardiola 's side could challenge United to the signing of Alex Telles ahead of deadline day .
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United are continuing talks over a possible move for Telles this summer but are unwilling to match FC Porto 's valuation of player considering he will be available on a free next summer instead .
90 Min suggest City ’ s own hunt for a new left-back will see them launch an approach to sign Telles in the coming days , but MEN Sport understand any transfer would first rely on them selling a @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Facundo Pellistri ahead of transfer deadline day, according to reports.
Uruguayan outlet Sport 890 suggest United have reached an agreement in principle to sign the 18-year-old winger ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.
They suggest Pellistri has agreed a five-year deal to move to Old Trafford this summer but his club Penarol are keen to keep him until January before letting him move.
It is reported United would instead like to sign the winger now and develop him in their own youth set-up before potentially promoting him to the first-team squad.
United are the only side reportedly interested in a move for Pellistri at the moment however he was linked with a move to fierce rivals Manchester City as well as Newcastle earlier in the year.
Speaking of rival interest from City, it is suggested Pep Guardiola's side could challenge United to the signing of Alex Telles ahead of deadline day.
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United are continuing talks over a possible move for Telles this summer but are unwilling to match FC Porto's valuation of player considering he will be available on a free next summer instead.
90 Min suggest City’s own hunt for a new left-back will see them launch an approach to sign Telles in the coming days, but MEN Sport understand any transfer would first rely on them selling a defender to finance the move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Solskjaer blames former Man United managers for current transfer strategy

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has blamed the money wasted in the Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho eras as a key reason for Manchester United 's cautious approach in the transfer market now .
United are reluctant to be seen overpaying for transfer targets and have made a point of negotiating prices down during Solskjaer 's first three transfer windows as manager .
That caution has been particularly prevalent this summer , with the club counting the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on revenues and adamant they wo n't meet the £108million asking price that Borussia Dortmund set for Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Van Gaal and around £370million under Mourinho and while not every deal was a dud , the spending sprees did n't bring a title challenge under either manager .
Solskjaer has spent more than £200million himself now in three windows , but insists every deal has to be carefully considered and said United were partly paying the price for the spending of previous regimes .
“ It does come into it because when you sign players you go into a thorough process to make sure the ones you bring in are right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It 's easy to pick out the best players in the world .
Every clubs knows about them .
The process in recruitment and scouting is vital to make sure that when you invest money it is well spent .
“ I think the process – and the people we have involved to monitor and identify players are doing a good job .
“ When I came in , my view was that we had to give young players a chance , that we had to see if we could find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has worked well .
“ We 've also lost a few good players who have gone on to do well at other clubs , but we felt that moving forward we wanted to go in a different direction.
” Solskjaer has had to trim the squad he inherited from Mourinho and the change of approach from Van Gaal to Mourinho to Solskjaer has resulted in each manager trying to put his own stamp on the squad It also led to some players being offloaded , with Solskjaer letting Romelu Lukaku and Alexis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were signed on big deals but neither was a success at the club .
The Norwegian would n't blame any particular player for the transfer market failures but said the collective spending meant a cautious approach was now the order of the day .
“ I do n't want to talk about names who did n't have a successful career at Man United before moving on because there are different reasons for people not being a success at the club , '' said Solskjaer .
“ But , yes , we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we put big money down for players .
“ They have to be right for the future , for now , for the group that is already here , how they will affect other players .
“ It 's more complex and a bigger operation that just pointing a finger at a player and saying 'he 's got the quality ' .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has blamed the money wasted in the Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho eras as a key reason for Manchester United's cautious approach in the transfer market now.
United are reluctant to be seen overpaying for transfer targets and have made a point of negotiating prices down during Solskjaer's first three transfer windows as manager.
That caution has been particularly prevalent this summer, with the club counting the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on revenues and adamant they won't meet the £108million asking price that Borussia Dortmund set for Jadon Sancho.
United spent around £270million on players under Van Gaal and around £370million under Mourinho and while not every deal was a dud, the spending sprees didn't bring a title challenge under either manager.
Solskjaer has spent more than £200million himself now in three windows, but insists every deal has to be carefully considered and said United were partly paying the price for the spending of previous regimes.
“It does come into it because when you sign players you go into a thorough process to make sure the ones you bring in are right for the club," he said.
“It's easy to pick out the best players in the world. Every clubs knows about them. The process in recruitment and scouting is vital to make sure that when you invest money it is well spent.
“I think the process – and the people we have involved to monitor and identify players are doing a good job.
“When I came in, my view was that we had to give young players a chance, that we had to see if we could find something in our own ranks – and that has worked well.
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“We've also lost a few good players who have gone on to do well at other clubs, but we felt that moving forward we wanted to go in a different direction.”
Solskjaer has had to trim the squad he inherited from Mourinho and the change of approach from Van Gaal to Mourinho to Solskjaer has resulted in each manager trying to put his own stamp on the squad
It also led to some players being offloaded, with Solskjaer letting Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez join Inter Milan. Both players were signed on big deals but neither was a success at the club.
The Norwegian wouldn't blame any particular player for the transfer market failures but said the collective spending meant a cautious approach was now the order of the day.
“I don't want to talk about names who didn't have a successful career at Man United before moving on because there are different reasons for people not being a success at the club," said Solskjaer.
“But, yes, we have to be very thorough and very sure when we put big money down for players.
“They have to be right for the future, for now, for the group that is already here, how they will affect other players.
“It's more complex and a bigger operation that just pointing a finger at a player and saying 'he's got the quality'.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops Manchester United director of football hint

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United could yet appoint a director of football as they review the club 's processes in the transfer market behind the scenes .
But the Norwegian insists he 's happy with United 's current set-up , despite criticism from Sevilla sporting director Monchi , who said he `` could n't believe '' a club like United would n't have somebody in a similar role .
United first mooted the appointment of a director of football , or sporting director , more than two years ago but have still not made an appointment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer has taken a lead role in identifying targets in his time at United and his hit-rate in the transfer market has been impressive .
But the concerns have centred around the speed it has taken to sign targets and whether United have conducted enough business to keep pace with their rivals .
That 's been a particular issue in this window , with United having only signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax so far ahead of Monday 's deadline .
With executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward holding the purse strings and Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in charge of negotiations , there have been accusations of an absence of football knowhow when it comes to finalising deals .
Monchi acknowledged his surprise at the structure of United in an interview with the Daily Telegraph earlier this week and while Solskjaer accused the Sevilla supremo of wanting to highlight his own transfer market successes , he did reveal United were constantly reviewing whether their existing structure was the right one .
`` There ’ s always people who want to talk about how well they ’ re running things and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Solskjaer .
`` We ’ ve all got different views on how football should be played and how clubs should be run .
We ’ ve got good people running our club .
`` There ’ s always discussions behind the scenes , which people don ’ t know about , around how we ’ re doing things and evaluating how we ’ re doing things .
`` It ’ s a process the club is going through all the time , if we ’ ve got the right people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United could look to finally appoint a director of football after this window had shut Solskjaer said `` it 's not for me to say '' , but he did insist the club were making progress under the current set-up , something he was confident supporters could see .
`` At the moment we ’ re working with this structure and I feel the results last season we ’ ve seen a big improvement , fans looked at us and said we ’ re moving in the right direction so hopefully we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United could yet appoint a director of football as they review the club's processes in the transfer market behind the scenes.
But the Norwegian insists he's happy with United's current set-up, despite criticism from Sevilla sporting director Monchi, who said he "couldn't believe" a club like United wouldn't have somebody in a similar role.
United first mooted the appointment of a director of football, or sporting director, more than two years ago but have still not made an appointment and the issue has gone quiet recently.
Solskjaer has taken a lead role in identifying targets in his time at United and his hit-rate in the transfer market has been impressive.
But the concerns have centred around the speed it has taken to sign targets and whether United have conducted enough business to keep pace with their rivals.
That's been a particular issue in this window, with United having only signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax so far ahead of Monday's deadline.
With executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward holding the purse strings and Matt Judge, head of corporate development, in charge of negotiations, there have been accusations of an absence of football knowhow when it comes to finalising deals.
Monchi acknowledged his surprise at the structure of United in an interview with the Daily Telegraph earlier this week and while Solskjaer accused the Sevilla supremo of wanting to highlight his own transfer market successes, he did reveal United were constantly reviewing whether their existing structure was the right one.
"There’s always people who want to talk about how well they’re running things and how well they’re doing," said Solskjaer. "We’ve all got different views on how football should be played and how clubs should be run. We’ve got good people running our club.
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"There’s always discussions behind the scenes, which people don’t know about, around how we’re doing things and evaluating how we’re doing things.
"It’s a process the club is going through all the time, if we’ve got the right people in the right positions."
Asked if United could look to finally appoint a director of football after this window had shut Solskjaer said "it's not for me to say", but he did insist the club were making progress under the current set-up, something he was confident supporters could see.
"At the moment we’re working with this structure and I feel the results last season we’ve seen a big improvement, fans looked at us and said we’re moving in the right direction so hopefully we can carry that on this season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Micah Richards makes Man City admission after Leeds draw

Micah Richards reckons Manchester City are not yet fully up to speed this season .
City have taken four points from their opening three Premier League fixtures .
Having beaten Wolves in their league opener , Pep Guardiola 's men were then humbled 5-2 at home by Leicester City .
And on Saturday evening , they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Leeds United at Elland Road .
Raheem Sterling put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute but Rodrigo levelled for Marcelo Bielsa 's side just before the hour mark .
Afterwards , former City defender Richards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t say it ’ s a concern .
He ( Guardiola ) would ’ ve liked it to be nine points , of course he would , but the one thing I have to say is that Man City ’ s pre-season , they didn ’ t have a great pre-season .
`` There were teams that finished a couple of weeks before them and have looked more refreshed .
`` Towards the end of the game , Leeds were coming into the game more and looked like they had more energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you never get to full fitness anyway .
Of course , he would have liked to have nine points , but I don ’ t think Man City are truly up to speed yet.
” Guardiola handed a debut to £65million club record signing Ruben Dias , who partnered Aymeric Laporte in central defence .
“ I thought he was good , I thought he was composed , '' said Richards .
`` Like we mentioned before the game , there ’ s too much pressure on his shoulders , people comparing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought he did really well .
I think it ’ s difficult , when you ’ ve got two full-backs who always want to get forward , you do leave your centre-backs exposed .
For his debut , I think he did well.
” On the game in general , Richards added : “ I was critical of Man City last week against Leicester , but I ’ ve got to give Leeds praise today .
`` I thought the way they approached the game was brilliant , we talked about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ d see more goals .
`` But fair play to Leeds today , they were on the front foot , they were hungry .
In the first-half , the game should have been dead and buried , but it shows the character of what they ’ ve got in the Leeds squad and a manager who really knows what he ’ s doing .

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Micah Richards reckons Manchester City are not yet fully up to speed this season.
City have taken four points from their opening three Premier League fixtures.
Having beaten Wolves in their league opener, Pep Guardiola's men were then humbled 5-2 at home by Leicester City.
And on Saturday evening, they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Leeds United at Elland Road.
Raheem Sterling put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute but Rodrigo levelled for Marcelo Bielsa's side just before the hour mark.
Afterwards, former City defender Richards told Sky Sports: “I wouldn’t say it’s a concern. He (Guardiola) would’ve liked it to be nine points, of course he would, but the one thing I have to say is that Man City’s pre-season, they didn’t have a great pre-season.
"There were teams that finished a couple of weeks before them and have looked more refreshed.
"Towards the end of the game, Leeds were coming into the game more and looked like they had more energy.
"The first five games, you never get to full fitness anyway. Of course, he would have liked to have nine points, but I don’t think Man City are truly up to speed yet.”
Guardiola handed a debut to £65million club record signing Ruben Dias, who partnered Aymeric Laporte in central defence.
“I thought he was good, I thought he was composed," said Richards. "Like we mentioned before the game, there’s too much pressure on his shoulders, people comparing him to (Vincent) Kompany.
"I thought he did really well. I think it’s difficult, when you’ve got two full-backs who always want to get forward, you do leave your centre-backs exposed. For his debut, I think he did well.”
On the game in general, Richards added: “I was critical of Man City last week against Leicester, but I’ve got to give Leeds praise today.
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"I thought the way they approached the game was brilliant, we talked about the tactical analysis before and how we thought we’d see more goals.
"But fair play to Leeds today, they were on the front foot, they were hungry. In the first-half, the game should have been dead and buried, but it shows the character of what they’ve got in the Leeds squad and a manager who really knows what he’s doing.
"It was a great spectacle.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Over 12,000 new cases of coronavirus as UK death toll rises by 49

There have been a further 12,872 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK in the last 24 hours , the Government has announced .
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 480,017 .
The number of cases have nearly doubled in the last 24 hours , from 6,968 lab cases on Friday .
A further 49 people have died after 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 , bringing the total number of UK deaths to 42,317 .
Separate figures published by the UK ’ s statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned on the death certificate .
The Government said that due to a technical issue which has since been resolved , there has been a delay in publishing a number of cases .
This means the total reported over the coming days will include some additional cases from the period between September 24 and October 1 .
A further 42 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 30,138 , NHS England said on Saturday .
Patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old .
Three patients , aged between 49 and 82 , had no underlying health conditions .
The deaths were between August 8 and October 2 .
Eight other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .
The latest figures come as the number of daily coronavirus infections continues to rise across the country .
On Friday , it emerged that the coronavirus R rate is above one and is continuing to creep up , which suggests `` widespread growth of the epidemic across the country . ''
Data released by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole of the UK is between 1.3 and 1.6 .
Last week , the R number was lower - at between 1.2 and 1.5 .
And the latest daily growth rate range for the UK is from + 5 per cent a day to + 9 .
In Greater Manchester , there have been another 10 deaths recorded in the region 's hospitals , bringing the total death toll to 2,298 .

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There have been a further 12,872 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK in the last 24 hours, the Government has announced.
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 480,017.
The number of cases have nearly doubled in the last 24 hours, from 6,968 lab cases on Friday.
A further 49 people have died after 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of UK deaths to 42,317.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
The Government said that due to a technical issue which has since been resolved, there has been a delay in publishing a number of cases.
This means the total reported over the coming days will include some additional cases from the period between September 24 and October 1.
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A further 42 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 30,138, NHS England said on Saturday.
Patients were aged between 44 and 100 years old. Three patients, aged between 49 and 82, had no underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between August 8 and October 2.
Eight other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
The latest figures come as the number of daily coronavirus infections continues to rise across the country.
On Friday, it emerged that the coronavirus R rate is above one and is continuing to creep up, which suggests "widespread growth of the epidemic across the country."
Data released by Sage shows the estimate for R for the whole of the UK is between 1.3 and 1.6.
Last week, the R number was lower - at between 1.2 and 1.5.
And the latest daily growth rate range for the UK is from + 5 per cent a day to + 9.
In Greater Manchester, there have been another 10 deaths recorded in the region's hospitals, bringing the total death toll to 2,298.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--How to watch Man United v Tottenham on TV and live streams

Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign this weekend when they take on Tottenham Hotspur .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were in Carabao Cup action in midweek , winning 3-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion to book a place in the quarter-finals of the competition .
United had beaten the same opponents 3-2 in dramatic style in the league a few days earlier .
Spurs thumped Maccabi Haifa 7-2 on Thursday night to secure their place in the Europa League group stage .
Jose Mourinho 's men edged out Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup before that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In their most recent league outing , a controversial late penalty meant they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United .
Ahead of United v Tottenham , here is some key information ...
When is the match ?
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur will be played on Sunday , October 4 .
The game is taking place at Old Trafford and kicks off at 4.30pm .
Is it on TV ?
Yes .
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event ( with the fake crowd noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the fake crowd noise ) .
Coverage gets under way at 4pm - 30 minutes until the game is set to kick-off - and will run until 7pm .
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices , including laptops , tablets and smartphones .
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs , phones and consoles .
What are the odds ?
Odds from The Pools ( subject to change )

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Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign this weekend when they take on Tottenham Hotspur.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were in Carabao Cup action in midweek, winning 3-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion to book a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
United had beaten the same opponents 3-2 in dramatic style in the league a few days earlier.
Spurs thumped Maccabi Haifa 7-2 on Thursday night to secure their place in the Europa League group stage.
Jose Mourinho's men edged out Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup before that, as part of a hectic schedule.
In their most recent league outing, a controversial late penalty meant they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.
Ahead of United v Tottenham, here is some key information...
When is the match?
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur will be played on Sunday, October 4.
The game is taking place at Old Trafford and kicks off at 4.30pm.
Is it on TV?
Yes. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event (with the fake crowd noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (without the fake crowd noise).
Coverage gets under way at 4pm - 30 minutes until the game is set to kick-off - and will run until 7pm.
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Can I live stream the match?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
Man United 19/20
Tottenham 14/5
Draw 13/5
Odds from The Pools (subject to change)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Amanda Holden receives more complaints from BGT viewers over her latest dress

Last weekend Britain 's Got Talent viewers grumbled to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom about Amanda Holden 's low-cut dress on the ITV talent show - and the complaints have started again over her latest outfit .
The TV judge laughed off the complaints about last Saturday 's low-cut blue dress from viewers thinking she had revealed her nipples , saying she was more insulted that people thought she had 'huge saucepan nipples ' or 'nipples over her cleavage . '
During this weekend 's semi-final show she wowed in a 'Jessica Rabbit ' style thigh-split dress with lacy detail - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'too much . '
One viewer tweeted that she was 'showing too much off on a family friendly show . '
Another commented : `` Her teenage daughter must be really embarrassed to see her mum half naked like that - she ’ s 49 like me . ''
Another tweeted : `` Your dresses are gorgeous but so unsuitable for presenting an early evening show .
Have some respect . ''
`` She needs some decent clothes on .
It 's a family show !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
But Amanda has received a raft of support and compliments over the plum-coloured floor-length gown .
`` Absolutely stunning !
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Do n't let these idiots knock you down , '' said one supporter .
`` Scrubs up well , let the snowflakes commence with the complaining , '' said another . ''
`` Look stunning honestly !
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Dunno why people are getting so mad bout it , '' said another .
Amanda has told how she manages to keep herself in check over her daring outfits thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checked over by a 'team ' of producers before she appears on air .

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Last weekend Britain's Got Talent viewers grumbled to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom about Amanda Holden's low-cut dress on the ITV talent show - and the complaints have started again over her latest outfit.
The TV judge laughed off the complaints about last Saturday's low-cut blue dress from viewers thinking she had revealed her nipples, saying she was more insulted that people thought she had 'huge saucepan nipples' or 'nipples over her cleavage.'
Ofcom received 235 complaints about the daring dress.
During this weekend's semi-final show she wowed in a 'Jessica Rabbit' style thigh-split dress with lacy detail - and some fans have moaned that it was 'too much.'
One viewer tweeted that she was 'showing too much off on a family friendly show.'
Another commented: "Her teenage daughter must be really embarrassed to see her mum half naked like that - she’s 49 like me."
Another tweeted: "Your dresses are gorgeous but so unsuitable for presenting an early evening show. Have some respect."
"She needs some decent clothes on. It's a family show!!!!!!!!!!!!!" raged another.
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But Amanda has received a raft of support and compliments over the plum-coloured floor-length gown.
"Absolutely stunning!!! Don't let these idiots knock you down," said one supporter.
"Scrubs up well, let the snowflakes commence with the complaining," said another."
"Look stunning honestly!! Dunno why people are getting so mad bout it," said another.
Amanda has told how she manages to keep herself in check over her daring outfits thanks to her eagle-eyed co-workers.
Each outfit is checked over by a 'team' of producers before she appears on air.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Why Ruben Dias was not happy with his Man City debut

Ruben Dias said he and his new Manchester City teammates are 'not happy ' with dropping points at Leeds , explaining just how much they wanted to win the game .
Dias , a record signing from Benfica this week , made his first appearance for City just days after joining the club , as he impressed in the 1-1 draw at Elland Road .
Paired alongside Aymeric Laporte , Dias looked steady at the back and could have even scored a debut goal as he was a constant target in the air from attacking set-pieces .
But as Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dias said he was 'not happy at all ' with the result as City dropped points for the second time this season in their third game .
He told City 's official website : `` Very happy for my debut – but obviously not happy at all with result we wanted to win this match so badly .
`` But we have to keep improving and working on that victorious mentality .
First game and I am really happy with my debut . ''
Explaining how he has found his first week at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dias offered some initial observations on how the Premier League is different to the Primeira Liga in Portugal .
He said : `` Obviously , it ’ s just one match but the intensity , the quality of the pitch – it ’ s the top league .
That is what I was looking for .
`` It has all happened so fast , it 's not easy but I 'm trying to settle as fast as I can and obviously today to play this game was a really good step and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Now Dias and many of his teammates leave for international duty , but the centre-back outlined what he expects when he returns to the CFA later this month .
`` It 's never good for the group for the club to have these breakdowns but as soon as we get back we 'll start working with the right mentality so we can win , '' he said .

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Ruben Dias said he and his new Manchester City teammates are 'not happy' with dropping points at Leeds, explaining just how much they wanted to win the game.
Dias, a record signing from Benfica this week, made his first appearance for City just days after joining the club, as he impressed in the 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
Paired alongside Aymeric Laporte, Dias looked steady at the back and could have even scored a debut goal as he was a constant target in the air from attacking set-pieces.
But as Leeds cancelled out Raheem Sterling's opener, Dias said he was 'not happy at all' with the result as City dropped points for the second time this season in their third game.
He told City's official website : "Very happy for my debut – but obviously not happy at all with result we wanted to win this match so badly.
"But we have to keep improving and working on that victorious mentality. First game and I am really happy with my debut."
Explaining how he has found his first week at City and in the Premier League, Dias offered some initial observations on how the Premier League is different to the Primeira Liga in Portugal.
He said: "Obviously, it’s just one match but the intensity, the quality of the pitch – it’s the top league. That is what I was looking for.
"It has all happened so fast, it's not easy but I'm trying to settle as fast as I can and obviously today to play this game was a really good step and I hope I can help the team."
Now Dias and many of his teammates leave for international duty, but the centre-back outlined what he expects when he returns to the CFA later this month.
"It's never good for the group for the club to have these breakdowns but as soon as we get back we'll start working with the right mentality so we can win," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Man City could be eight points adrift tomorrow - Pep Guardiola reacts

Manchester City could be eight points behind Premier League leaders Everton and reigning champions Liverpool by tomorrow night .
But Blues boss Pep Guardiola said he is not thinking about the gap at such an early stage of the season – and said he was “ more than satisfied ” after a 1-1 draw at Leeds .
“ We have one less game , ” he said , referring to the fact City started the season a week after the rest of the league , apart from Manchester United .
“ I know we have to win games to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start after three games to think if we are going to win the league .
It is what it is .
“ I know the situation , where we are , how we finished last season , the players we have .
I am more than satisfied with what we have done so far.
” The draw means City have dropped five points out of the first nine , following last week ’ s 5-2 home shellacking by Leicester .
And this was the first time since December 2018 that City have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You know how tough is the league , how opponents don ’ t drop much- today was completely different to Leicester , ” he said .
“ We lost control of that game but today we were there all the game .
I am so proud of these players .
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Manchester City could be eight points behind Premier League leaders Everton and reigning champions Liverpool by tomorrow night.
But Blues boss Pep Guardiola said he is not thinking about the gap at such an early stage of the season – and said he was “more than satisfied” after a 1-1 draw at Leeds.
“We have one less game,” he said, referring to the fact City started the season a week after the rest of the league, apart from Manchester United.
“I know we have to win games to be on top but I am not going to start after three games to think if we are going to win the league. It is what it is.
“I know the situation, where we are, how we finished last season, the players we have. I am more than satisfied with what we have done so far.”
The draw means City have dropped five points out of the first nine, following last week’s 5-2 home shellacking by Leicester.
And this was the first time since December 2018 that City have failed to win in two consecutive games.
“You know how tough is the league, how opponents don’t drop much- today was completely different to Leicester,” he said.
“We lost control of that game but today we were there all the game. I am so proud of these players.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Pep Guardiola proud of Man City players despite recurring problem

Pep Guardiola refused to blame Ederson for Manchester City dropping points at Leeds and instead praised the effort of his players .
The goalkeeper dropped a corner at the feet of substitute Rodrigo to see the scores level , although he also produced a number of superb saves to stop the visitors conceding any more at Elland Road .
With three defenders giving away penalties in the 5-2 home defeat to Leicester , individual errors have already cost the Blues five points this season from their opening three fixtures .
A team that is without its two recognised strikers has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Guardiola pointed out their shortcomings in front of goal when he was asked about Ederson 's mistake .
`` The concentration is there all the time but the mistake is part of the human being .
We created four or five chances to score a goal and we did n't do it , '' he said .
`` I 'm so proud in 12 years I never appear here and say we lost because of this guy or the other guy .
They are so mature and intelligent professionals to know when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't .
It 's part of the game , they do n't want to do it and they know they have to avoid it but it is what it is .
We were there until the end and that made me proud . ''
As with the Wolves and Leicester games , City were quick out of the blocks against Leeds and were rewarded when Raheem Sterling finished well to put them ahead .
However , they rarely threatened after the opening half-hour until a late rally in the final 10 minutes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damaging for their hopes of three points .
`` When you have the chances that we had in the first 20-30 minutes , the game must be over , '' said Guardiola .
`` Still we have to fight on this but we are still in the beginning of the season and we start with what we have to do in Premier League and Champions League . ''

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Pep Guardiola refused to blame Ederson for Manchester City dropping points at Leeds and instead praised the effort of his players.
The goalkeeper dropped a corner at the feet of substitute Rodrigo to see the scores level, although he also produced a number of superb saves to stop the visitors conceding any more at Elland Road.
With three defenders giving away penalties in the 5-2 home defeat to Leicester, individual errors have already cost the Blues five points this season from their opening three fixtures.
A team that is without its two recognised strikers has also struggled at the other end, and Guardiola pointed out their shortcomings in front of goal when he was asked about Ederson's mistake.
"The concentration is there all the time but the mistake is part of the human being. We created four or five chances to score a goal and we didn't do it," he said.
"I'm so proud in 12 years I never appear here and say we lost because of this guy or the other guy. They are so mature and intelligent professionals to know when they do well and when they don't. It's part of the game, they don't want to do it and they know they have to avoid it but it is what it is. We were there until the end and that made me proud."
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As with the Wolves and Leicester games, City were quick out of the blocks against Leeds and were rewarded when Raheem Sterling finished well to put them ahead.
However, they rarely threatened after the opening half-hour until a late rally in the final 10 minutes and their inability to take opportunities again proved damaging for their hopes of three points.
"When you have the chances that we had in the first 20-30 minutes, the game must be over," said Guardiola. "Still we have to fight on this but we are still in the beginning of the season and we start with what we have to do in Premier League and Champions League."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Manchester United evening headlines as Dalot loan move is expected

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday , October 3 .
Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has today travelled to Italy to complete a loan move to Italian side AC Milan .
understands the 21-year-old arrived early at Carrington on Saturday morning and spent around 30 minutes at the training ground before departing for Milan to secure his switch .
Dalot has played just once in the Premier League for the Reds in the last 16 months .
He did start in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion but Timothy Fonsu-Mensah , Brandon Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the full-back positions .
Dalot has three years remaining on his contract at United and will be hoping for regular football after two injury-hit years at Old Trafford .
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed his frustration with the club ’ s lack of transfer activity this summer .
The Reds have signed just one senior player , Donny van de Beek from Ajax , and that is in stark contrast to top-four rivals Chelsea , who have invested more than £200 million in the likes of Timo Werner , Kai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and more .
And Ferdinand feels this disparity illuminates United ’ s difficulties in the transfer market .
“ He [ Chelsea head coach , Frank Lampard ] got his work done early , he ’ s been able to get onto the training pitch for a certain amount of time , he ’ s got the players that he wants and now he can start working on it , ” Ferdinand told BT Sport .
“ I ’ d rather be at that end of the spectrum than Manchester United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business done , you ’ re probably frustrated and you don ’ t know how you ’ re going to continue in the season after this window .
“ The most frustrating thing for fans is that we ’ ve all been very aware of who the targets were at the beginning of the window .
We saw that left-back and right winger are the areas that they ’ re looking for , then all of a sudden , the season starts and those players haven ’ t been brought in .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely ignites the negativity surrounding the place and makes it maybe a situation that it never was , whereas if we were buying two months ago everyone would be saying ‘ well done Ole ’ , he ’ s got them into the Champions League position , he ’ s got them on this upward trajectory now .
“ Then two months , he ’ s not got those signings and a first defeat of the season at home , it really changes the picture massively for the club.
” Leeds United owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club will not sign Manchester United winger Daniel James , who has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford , this summer .
“ Dan [ James ] is on top of our list but seems he will be staying at Man Utd , '' the Leeds owner told .
“ There is nothing.
” Leeds managing director Angus Kinnear watched United ’ s midweek win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup , as MEN Sport revealed , while there have been plenty of reports claiming Leeds will make an approach .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ willing to sell James as he does not believe the Welsh international can establish himself as a first-team player at the club .
The reported fee is £25 million .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, October 3.
Exclusive: Dalot set for loan move
Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has today travelled to Italy to complete a loan move to Italian side AC Milan.
MEN Sport understands the 21-year-old arrived early at Carrington on Saturday morning and spent around 30 minutes at the training ground before departing for Milan to secure his switch.
Dalot has played just once in the Premier League for the Reds in the last 16 months. He did start in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion but Timothy Fonsu-Mensah, Brandon Williams, and youngster Ethan Laird offer depth across the full-back positions.
Dalot has three years remaining on his contract at United and will be hoping for regular football after two injury-hit years at Old Trafford.
Ferdinand frustrated with United's transfer business
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed his frustration with the club’s lack of transfer activity this summer.
The Reds have signed just one senior player, Donny van de Beek from Ajax, and that is in stark contrast to top-four rivals Chelsea, who have invested more than £200 million in the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy, and more.
And Ferdinand feels this disparity illuminates United’s difficulties in the transfer market.
“He [Chelsea head coach, Frank Lampard] got his work done early, he’s been able to get onto the training pitch for a certain amount of time, he’s got the players that he wants and now he can start working on it,” Ferdinand told BT Sport.
“I’d rather be at that end of the spectrum than Manchester United, where you haven’t got your business done, you’re probably frustrated and you don’t know how you’re going to continue in the season after this window.
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“The most frustrating thing for fans is that we’ve all been very aware of who the targets were at the beginning of the window. We saw that left-back and right winger are the areas that they’re looking for, then all of a sudden, the season starts and those players haven’t been brought in.
“A defeat to Crystal Palace at home absolutely ignites the negativity surrounding the place and makes it maybe a situation that it never was, whereas if we were buying two months ago everyone would be saying ‘well done Ole’, he’s got them into the Champions League position, he’s got them on this upward trajectory now.
“Then two months, he’s not got those signings and a first defeat of the season at home, it really changes the picture massively for the club.”
Leeds owner rules out James move
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has appeared to confirm the club will not sign Manchester United winger Daniel James, who has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford, this summer.
“Dan [James] is on top of our list but seems he will be staying at Man Utd," the Leeds owner told Stretty News . “There is nothing.”
Leeds managing director Angus Kinnear watched United’s midweek win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup, as MEN Sport revealed, while there have been plenty of reports claiming Leeds will make an approach.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Pep Guardiola gives Ruben Dias verdict

Pep Guardiola gives Ruben Dias verdict

Pep Guardiola gave new boy Ruben Dias a glowing tribute after a fine debut against Leeds .
Manchester City splashed out a club record £65.2million on the Portugal international - a lot of money for a 23-year-old .
And as he only joined the Blues last week , and they were facing an aggressive and attacking Leeds team , it seemed unlikely that he would be thrown straight in .
But Guardiola said that he had `` no choice '' but to play him as John Stones had only just returned to training after ten days out injured , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He left Stones and Nathan Ake on the bench , and threw Dias straight in alongside Aymeric Laporte .
His performance was a big plus for the Blues on a troubling day when they were second-best for long periods and had goalkeeper Ederson to thank for keeping them in the game .
Guardiola said of Dias : `` He made his debut after just two training sessions , and this team , Leeds , is not the best way to start , for the difficulty .
`` But he was outstanding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mature and leading the line and knowing what you have to do . ''
City had tracked former Benfica star Dias for two years before making the plunge , and sending Nicolas Otamendi the other way in a £13.7million deal .

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Pep Guardiola gave new boy Ruben Dias a glowing tribute after a fine debut against Leeds.
Manchester City splashed out a club record £65.2million on the Portugal international - a lot of money for a 23-year-old.
And as he only joined the Blues last week, and they were facing an aggressive and attacking Leeds team, it seemed unlikely that he would be thrown straight in.
But Guardiola said that he had "no choice" but to play him as John Stones had only just returned to training after ten days out injured, while Eric Garcia has hamstring "niggles".
He left Stones and Nathan Ake on the bench, and threw Dias straight in alongside Aymeric Laporte.
His performance was a big plus for the Blues on a troubling day when they were second-best for long periods and had goalkeeper Ederson to thank for keeping them in the game.
Guardiola said of Dias: "He made his debut after just two training sessions, and this team, Leeds, is not the best way to start, for the difficulty.
"But he was outstanding. He gave us the sense of the mature and leading the line and knowing what you have to do."
City had tracked former Benfica star Dias for two years before making the plunge, and sending Nicolas Otamendi the other way in a £13.7million deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Sterling says Man City should be proud of their start to the season

Raheem Sterling has praised the resolve and fitness of his Manchester City teammates to navigate a tricky start to the season , despite dropping five points already in the league .
City go into the international break having played five games in 13 days , at times with just 12 fit first-team players .
Alongside two Carabao Cup wins , City have won , drawn and lost their opening three Premier League fixtures .
It 's not a set of results that City would have aimed for to begin their title challenge , but Sterling pointed to the injury problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he analysed the draw at Leeds .
Sterling was once again used in a central forward role in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero , as he opened the scoring at Leeds before City were pegged back by Rodrigo 's equaliser .
In an entertaining game for the neutral , neither team could find a winner , but Sterling was full of praise for his side 's fitness levels as well as Leeds ' approach to the game .
He told BBC Sport : `` It was a difficult game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we impressive .
They were right in our faces .
I prefer playing against teams like that instead of 11 men behind the ball .
`` There were a few setbacks that we ’ ve had like injuries .
I think we ’ ve done well with a short squad that we ’ ve had .
`` We 've done fantastic with a short squad that we have had , and after the international break we should have a fit squad and ready to go . ''
Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Ilkay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the international break , with Joao Cancelo also likely to be back after he was named in the Portugal squad for the upcoming international fixtures .
Ruben Dias , Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte should also be fully fit , while Aleks Zinchenko and Sergio Aguero could be closer to a return .

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Raheem Sterling has praised the resolve and fitness of his Manchester City teammates to navigate a tricky start to the season, despite dropping five points already in the league.
City go into the international break having played five games in 13 days, at times with just 12 fit first-team players. Alongside two Carabao Cup wins, City have won, drawn and lost their opening three Premier League fixtures.
It's not a set of results that City would have aimed for to begin their title challenge, but Sterling pointed to the injury problems that Pep Guardiola's men have encountered as he analysed the draw at Leeds.
Sterling was once again used in a central forward role in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero, as he opened the scoring at Leeds before City were pegged back by Rodrigo's equaliser.
In an entertaining game for the neutral, neither team could find a winner, but Sterling was full of praise for his side's fitness levels as well as Leeds' approach to the game.
He told BBC Sport: "It was a difficult game. The energy levels start to finish we impressive. They were right in our faces. I prefer playing against teams like that instead of 11 men behind the ball.
"There were a few setbacks that we’ve had like injuries. I think we’ve done well with a short squad that we’ve had.
"We've done fantastic with a short squad that we have had, and after the international break we should have a fit squad and ready to go."
Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus should be back after the international break, with Joao Cancelo also likely to be back after he was named in the Portugal squad for the upcoming international fixtures.
Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte should also be fully fit, while Aleks Zinchenko and Sergio Aguero could be closer to a return.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Helen Flanagan on Corrie, body confidence and baby number three

After a tough first trimester of her pregnancy , Helen Flanagan is back to her best - and she can ’ t wait for the arrival of her third child in March .
The Coronation Street star revealed to her Instagram fans last month that she has been suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum - severe morning sickness - during the early stages of her pregnancy .
The Bury-born actress already shares two daughters with her fiance Scott Sinclair - Matilda , who was born in 2015 , and Delilah , who was born in 2018 .
Helen , who turned 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by going back to her modelling roots as she shows off her curves in a new range by lingerie brand Pour Moi .
“ I am feeling really good now , ” Helen told the Manchester Evening News .
“ I don ’ t do the first trimester very well to be honest but I am definitely coming out the worst of it now .
“ My little girl Matilda , she is five , and Delilah is two .
I am excited for the arrival of my third child in March next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know if we want to know the sex of the baby yet or whether to keep it a surprise.
” Speaking of her daughters , Helen says that she and Preston North End winger Scott are keen to give them as many opportunities as possible while they are young .
She explained : “ I try to get my daughters into whatever they would like to do .
I give them a wide option of things to try and they can follow whatever path they want to take .
“ They might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glam in her new photo shoot , Helen is keen to show off her natural beauty in her Instagram photos .
“ I had my hair and makeup done for the shoot and because of my background in modelling , I know how to look and pose in photos , ” she explained .
“ On a day to day basis I don ’ t look glam - I go out with no makeup on and I have my hair in a bun while I am doing the school run .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happier in yourself and more confident .
“ It ’ s also nice to be natural on Instagram because there ’ s a lot of over-editing on there.
” Helen is best known for playing Corrie favourite Rosie Webster since 2000 , following on from Emma Collinge , who played the character from 1990-1999 .
Helen was 10 years old when she took on the role as Kevin and Sally ’ s eldest daughter , and has been a regular feature on the street ever since .
She said : “ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress too as I grew up in the spotlight on Corrie .
I miss it and would love to go back there again in the future .
“ I miss the acting , the night shoots , the chats with the makeup team .
I still watch the show , I love it .
It ’ s nice to be able to see all their faces on TV.
” For her collaboration with Pour Moi , Helen ’ s collection features a number of hand-picked items including lingerie and sleepwear .
Helen has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selection for the lingerie company , which raised £107,000 in lockdown for three charities including East Cheshire Hospice .
Helen said : “ I have shopped with them for years because I love the fit of the bras .
They give you a fun , confident look .
“ My favorite is the Red Rebel set .
I love wearing red .
It makes me feel confident .
“ I also love the emerald green coloured set .
They would look nice under a pair of jeans and a nice blazer on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mummy-to-be loungewear and sleepwear .
As a woman it feels good to wear nice underwear , it ’ s empowering .
”

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After a tough first trimester of her pregnancy, Helen Flanagan is back to her best - and she can’t wait for the arrival of her third child in March.
The Coronation Street star revealed to her Instagram fans last month that she has been suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum - severe morning sickness - during the early stages of her pregnancy.
The Bury-born actress already shares two daughters with her fiance Scott Sinclair - Matilda, who was born in 2015, and Delilah, who was born in 2018.
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Helen, who turned 30 in August, is marking her return by going back to her modelling roots as she shows off her curves in a new range by lingerie brand Pour Moi.
“I am feeling really good now,” Helen told the Manchester Evening News. “I don’t do the first trimester very well to be honest but I am definitely coming out the worst of it now.
(Image: Pour Moi)
“My little girl Matilda, she is five, and Delilah is two. I am excited for the arrival of my third child in March next year.
“We don’t know if we want to know the sex of the baby yet or whether to keep it a surprise.”
Speaking of her daughters, Helen says that she and Preston North End winger Scott are keen to give them as many opportunities as possible while they are young.
(Image: Pour Moi)
She explained: “I try to get my daughters into whatever they would like to do. I give them a wide option of things to try and they can follow whatever path they want to take.
“They might be sporty, for instance.”
Despite looking glam in her new photo shoot, Helen is keen to show off her natural beauty in her Instagram photos.
(Image: Pour Moi)
“I had my hair and makeup done for the shoot and because of my background in modelling, I know how to look and pose in photos,” she explained.
“On a day to day basis I don’t look glam - I go out with no makeup on and I have my hair in a bun while I am doing the school run.
“I think as you get older you get happier in yourself and more confident.
“It’s also nice to be natural on Instagram because there’s a lot of over-editing on there.”
Helen is best known for playing Corrie favourite Rosie Webster since 2000, following on from Emma Collinge, who played the character from 1990-1999.
Helen was 10 years old when she took on the role as Kevin and Sally’s eldest daughter, and has been a regular feature on the street ever since.
(Image: Pour Moi)
She said: “I think it makes you quite confident being an actress too as I grew up in the spotlight on Corrie. I miss it and would love to go back there again in the future.
“I miss the acting, the night shoots, the chats with the makeup team. I still watch the show, I love it. It’s nice to be able to see all their faces on TV.”
(Image: Pour Moi)
For her collaboration with Pour Moi, Helen’s collection features a number of hand-picked items including lingerie and sleepwear.
Helen has also included two maternity bras in the selection for the lingerie company, which raised £107,000 in lockdown for three charities including East Cheshire Hospice.
(Image: ITV)
Helen said: “I have shopped with them for years because I love the fit of the bras. They give you a fun, confident look.
“My favorite is the Red Rebel set. I love wearing red. It makes me feel confident.
“I also love the emerald green coloured set. They would look nice under a pair of jeans and a nice blazer on top.
“I also have maternity bras and mummy-to-be loungewear and sleepwear. As a woman it feels good to wear nice underwear, it’s empowering.”
To view Helen’s Pour Moi collection, visit https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Leeds midfielder lifts lid on how they targeted Man City weaknesses

Leeds changed their approach in the second half of their Premier League draw with Manchester City to specifically target the Blues defence and earn a point at Elland Road .
That is according to Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips , who helped his side to a deserved draw after going in 1-0 down at the break .
Leeds brought on former City youngster Ian Carlo Poveda at the break and played a more direct style , getting their reward for their more adventurous approach through Rodrigo 's equaliser .
Phillips , who has earned his second England call-up this month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first half by City , but he revealed one of Leeds ' half time changes was for him to get involved more .
`` We ’ re just happy to get a point against a really good side , '' Phillips told Sky Sports , explaining how Leeds ' attacked targeted areas of the City defence that they thought would give them more joy .
`` We knew they have weaknesses defensively , which you don ’ t get too often when you 're playing good teams like that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play goes through me , but they tried to catch me out so I knew I had to change my game and get on the ball in different ways .
We did that in the second half .
`` I think we gave them a little bit too much respect in the first 20 minutes .
We came out in the second half , made a couple of tackles and counter-attacks and had a real go . ''
After Poveda 's introduction , Leeds were much improved as he got the better of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was replaced midway through the second half by Nathan Ake .
Leeds ended the game with 52 per cent possession , forcing Ederson into some important saves despite his mistake for Rodrigo 's goal .
And Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa explained how aggression was key to their way back into the game .
He told BBC Sport : `` The start and the end were with City and the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half were a bit better for us '' For them to be superior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it doesn ’ t require much effort , whereas for us it requires us to go to the limit to be on their level .
`` We couldn ’ t take the ball off them and they were taking the ball off us very easily .
We did it with a lot of effort , a lot of aggression to win the ball back and the confidence in our game grew .
`` It wouldn ’ t have been fair if we had won the match , it would ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Leeds changed their approach in the second half of their Premier League draw with Manchester City to specifically target the Blues defence and earn a point at Elland Road.
That is according to Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who helped his side to a deserved draw after going in 1-0 down at the break. Leeds brought on former City youngster Ian Carlo Poveda at the break and played a more direct style, getting their reward for their more adventurous approach through Rodrigo's equaliser.
Phillips, who has earned his second England call-up this month, had been marked out of the game in the first half by City, but he revealed one of Leeds' half time changes was for him to get involved more.
"We’re just happy to get a point against a really good side," Phillips told Sky Sports, explaining how Leeds' attacked targeted areas of the City defence that they thought would give them more joy.
"We knew they have weaknesses defensively, which you don’t get too often when you're playing good teams like that.
"To be fair a lot of our play goes through me, but they tried to catch me out so I knew I had to change my game and get on the ball in different ways. We did that in the second half.
"I think we gave them a little bit too much respect in the first 20 minutes. We came out in the second half, made a couple of tackles and counter-attacks and had a real go."
After Poveda's introduction, Leeds were much improved as he got the better of his battle with Benjamin Mendy, who was replaced midway through the second half by Nathan Ake.
Leeds ended the game with 52 per cent possession, forcing Ederson into some important saves despite his mistake for Rodrigo's goal.
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And Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa explained how aggression was key to their way back into the game.
He told BBC Sport: "The start and the end were with City and the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half were a bit better for us
"For them to be superior to us is pretty easy for them, it doesn’t require much effort, whereas for us it requires us to go to the limit to be on their level.
"We couldn’t take the ball off them and they were taking the ball off us very easily. We did it with a lot of effort, a lot of aggression to win the ball back and the confidence in our game grew.
"It wouldn’t have been fair if we had won the match, it would’ve been possible, but not fair."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-03--Suzanne Shaw quit booze after embarrassing encounter with Friends star

Suzanne Shaw has opened up about quitting alcohol as she celebrated her 39th birthday without booze .
The former Hear'Say singer from Bury began a 365 day One Year No Beer challenge in January after realising she leaned on alcohol to help alleviate stress and anxiety .
In a video to mark her booze-free birthday she shared some of her 'embarrassing drinking moments ' including an encounter with Friends star Matthew Perry .
Over a glass of alcohol-free beer the singer and actress told fans about her meeting with the Chandler Bing icon .
`` I went to watch Chandler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised myself at the beginning of the night that if I met him at the after-show party I would not go up to him drunk and speak to him , '' she said .
`` What did I do ?
Got really drunk .
Really , really drunk and I could n't even really speak .
`` But I was trying to say to him 'my son is a really big fan of yours . '
`` He was not impressed with my sloppiness .
So that was really embarrassing . ''
Suzanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'step back ' from the entertainment industry in recent years after struggling with her mental health , decided it was time to make a much-needed lifestyle change and is now feeling much happier without drink .
In the video shared on the One Year No Beer website the ex Emmerdale actress also visited the world 's first alcohol free bar , BrewDog AF Bar , in London .
Suzanne , who shot to fame when she won a place in the band Hear'Say through the reality TV show Popstars in 2001 , went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West End shows including Chicago and The Rocky Horror Show and won the 2008 series of Dancing On Ice .
She now has a new career in wellness and motivation , as well as working as an ambassador for One Year No Beer .
She has become an avid runner and is preparing for her first marathon .
In an Instagram post this week the mother-of-two told her fans : `` With making some big lifestyle changes this year , I thought I would document my 39th birthday since going alcohol free !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s shows the old me vs the new me , having just as much fun now without getting anxiety and the ‘ beer fear ’ the next day !
Definitely had the beer fear after meeting @ mattyperry4 Sorry Matthew ! ''

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Suzanne Shaw has opened up about quitting alcohol as she celebrated her 39th birthday without booze.
The former Hear'Say singer from Bury began a 365 day One Year No Beer challenge in January after realising she leaned on alcohol to help alleviate stress and anxiety.
In a video to mark her booze-free birthday she shared some of her 'embarrassing drinking moments' including an encounter with Friends star Matthew Perry.
Over a glass of alcohol-free beer the singer and actress told fans about her meeting with the Chandler Bing icon.
(Image: Suzanne Shaw/One Year No Beer)
"I went to watch Chandler from Friends in a play and I promised myself at the beginning of the night that if I met him at the after-show party I would not go up to him drunk and speak to him," she said.
"What did I do? Got really drunk. Really, really drunk and I couldn't even really speak.
"But I was trying to say to him 'my son is a really big fan of yours.'
"He was not impressed with my sloppiness. So that was really embarrassing."
Suzanne, who says she's taken a 'step back' from the entertainment industry in recent years after struggling with her mental health, decided it was time to make a much-needed lifestyle change and is now feeling much happier without drink.
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In the video shared on the One Year No Beer website the ex Emmerdale actress also visited the world's first alcohol free bar, BrewDog AF Bar, in London.
Suzanne, who shot to fame when she won a place in the band Hear'Say through the reality TV show Popstars in 2001, went on to become a leading lady in West End shows including Chicago and The Rocky Horror Show and won the 2008 series of Dancing On Ice.
She now has a new career in wellness and motivation, as well as working as an ambassador for One Year No Beer.
She has become an avid runner and is preparing for her first marathon.
In an Instagram post this week the mother-of-two told her fans: "With making some big lifestyle changes this year, I thought I would document my 39th birthday since going alcohol free!"
She added: "But seriously, it’s shows the old me vs the new me, having just as much fun now without getting anxiety and the ‘beer fear’ the next day! Definitely had the beer fear after meeting @mattyperry4 Sorry Matthew!"