themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--More than 10,000 laptops distributed to disadvantaged pupils

More than 10,000 laptops and devices are being distributed to disadvantaged kids across Greater Manchester as a ‘ vital lifeline ’ during the pandemic .
It comes as part of a scheme funded by the Department of Education which agreed to provide technology and digital devices for families , children and young people who did not have access to them .
All of the region ’ s local authorities – except for Trafford council – have revealed how many laptops , tablets and routers they are handing out to their young residents .
The total is more than 11,000 across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which launched in April , was designed to support pupils who couldn ’ t attend school during the coronavirus lockdown but didn ’ t have a computer at home , and for digital studying during the summer .
Manchester council has handed out around 3,500 laptops to vulnerable children across the city , the majority of which have come through the government scheme .
Around 150 have come from the Greater Manchester combined authority , while academies have made their own separate applications for laptops to the government .
In Oldham , more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools to allocate to those most in need , with additional devices going directly to local academies .
Councillor Shaid Mushtaq , cabinet member for education , said : “ I have been blown away by the hard work and dedication of schools and council staff during the Covid crisis as well as the adaptability and patience of many children , young people , their families and carers .
“ The need to use digital platforms has been key to this but we know many vulnerable young people do not have access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to support people through a range of means .
“ This offer from the Department of Education was originally made in April and has taken them some time to ensure this actually reaches those most in need but we are now in a position to supply to schools to pass on to students.
” Of the Oldham total , 1,036 were laptops which bosses say will also be crucial for upcoming GCSE students to use to study during the summer months .
John Cregg , headteacher of The Radclyffe School said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide vital support to our students , enabling them to push on with their studies even when they can ’ t be physically in the school building .
“ It has been a steep learning curve for both staff and students but I am very proud of all the effort that has been put in.
” Rochdale council has so far given out 949 laptops for children with social workers , and is arranging for the delivery of another 195 laptops for year 10 pupils .
Bolton council has allocated 849 laptops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children with a social worker .
Chiefs are also handing out 137 laptops and 90 routers for disadvantaged year 10 pupils .
Salford council has distributed 1,260 devices , while Bury has handed out 700 laptops and iPads .
In Tameside , the council ordered 144 laptops for year 10 pupils , 300 tablets for children under the age of seven with social workers , and 664 laptops for children between seven and 19 with a social worker .
In total the devices were worth around £300k , and will now be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their students , covered by the school ’ s insurance .
Councillor Leanne Feeley , cabinet member for lifelong learning , said : “ I ’ m certain they will prove invaluable to those who use them.
” Through the scheme the council has also provided 184 4G wireless routers to help those young people who were unable to connect to the internet .
Wigan council says it is ‘ in the process ’ of delivering 709 laptops and iPads allocated by the DfE to its schools .
Bosses are also waiting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And 30 laptops and dongles have also been allocated from Greater Manchester for year 10s in the borough , with a further 20 from Barclays that are also on their way out for delivery .
In Stockport , 886 laptops have so far been provided by the government for students .
Of these , 63 laptops have gone out to care leavers and 400 have been distributed to children of pre-school age and up with a social worker A further 143 are going to secondary schools for year 10s without a social worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online to continue with their studies .
And 129 have been sent to secondary schools to support the above allocation , to bring this in line with the number of children within year 10 recorded as receiving free school meals .
In addition the council is in the process of distributing 297 routers , also provided by the DfE .
“ The laptops for care leavers and children with a social worker are being provided to help children and young people stay in touch with social care services and provide access to remote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a council spokesperson said .

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More than 10,000 laptops and devices are being distributed to disadvantaged kids across Greater Manchester as a ‘vital lifeline’ during the pandemic.
It comes as part of a scheme funded by the Department of Education which agreed to provide technology and digital devices for families, children and young people who did not have access to them.
All of the region’s local authorities – except for Trafford council – have revealed how many laptops, tablets and routers they are handing out to their young residents.
The total is more than 11,000 across the nine boroughs.
The scheme, which launched in April, was designed to support pupils who couldn’t attend school during the coronavirus lockdown but didn’t have a computer at home, and for digital studying during the summer.
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Manchester council has handed out around 3,500 laptops to vulnerable children across the city, the majority of which have come through the government scheme.
Around 150 have come from the Greater Manchester combined authority, while academies have made their own separate applications for laptops to the government.
In Oldham, more than 1,200 devices have been distributed to schools to allocate to those most in need, with additional devices going directly to local academies.
Councillor Shaid Mushtaq, cabinet member for education, said: “I have been blown away by the hard work and dedication of schools and council staff during the Covid crisis as well as the adaptability and patience of many children, young people, their families and carers.
“The need to use digital platforms has been key to this but we know many vulnerable young people do not have access to a computer and we have been working hard to support people through a range of means.
“This offer from the Department of Education was originally made in April and has taken them some time to ensure this actually reaches those most in need but we are now in a position to supply to schools to pass on to students.”
Of the Oldham total, 1,036 were laptops which bosses say will also be crucial for upcoming GCSE students to use to study during the summer months.
John Cregg, headteacher of The Radclyffe School said: “The laptops for year 10s scheme will provide vital support to our students, enabling them to push on with their studies even when they can’t be physically in the school building.
“It has been a steep learning curve for both staff and students but I am very proud of all the effort that has been put in.”
Rochdale council has so far given out 949 laptops for children with social workers, and is arranging for the delivery of another 195 laptops for year 10 pupils.
Bolton council has allocated 849 laptops and 110 4G routers for care leavers and children with a social worker.
Chiefs are also handing out 137 laptops and 90 routers for disadvantaged year 10 pupils.
Salford council has distributed 1,260 devices, while Bury has handed out 700 laptops and iPads.
(Image: Tameside council)
In Tameside, the council ordered 144 laptops for year 10 pupils, 300 tablets for children under the age of seven with social workers, and 664 laptops for children between seven and 19 with a social worker.
In total the devices were worth around £300k, and will now be owned by schools and loaned out to their students, covered by the school’s insurance.
Councillor Leanne Feeley, cabinet member for lifelong learning, said: “I’m certain they will prove invaluable to those who use them.”
Through the scheme the council has also provided 184 4G wireless routers to help those young people who were unable to connect to the internet.
Wigan council says it is ‘in the process’ of delivering 709 laptops and iPads allocated by the DfE to its schools.
Bosses are also waiting on 195 devices for disadvantaged year 10s.
And 30 laptops and dongles have also been allocated from Greater Manchester for year 10s in the borough, with a further 20 from Barclays that are also on their way out for delivery.
In Stockport, 886 laptops have so far been provided by the government for students.
Of these, 63 laptops have gone out to care leavers and 400 have been distributed to children of pre-school age and up with a social worker
A further 143 are going to secondary schools for year 10s without a social worker who currently have no means to get online to continue with their studies.
And 129 have been sent to secondary schools to support the above allocation, to bring this in line with the number of children within year 10 recorded as receiving free school meals.
In addition the council is in the process of distributing 297 routers, also provided by the DfE.
“The laptops for care leavers and children with a social worker are being provided to help children and young people stay in touch with social care services and provide access to remote education during the COVID-19 lockdown,” a council spokesperson said.
In Trafford, 512 laptops have been distributed to schools and social care leavers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's are urgently recalling food products

Some of the UK 's major supermarkets have issued urgent product recalls across food items .
Asda , Aldi , Sainsbury 's , Tesco and Co-Op have all notified shoppers of affected products , and are now asking anybody who has bought the items in question to return them to stores for a full refund .
The following items are affected , according to Lincolnshire Live .
Premier Foods is recalling Bisto Original Gravy Powder , which is sold in Asda , because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
This only affects products sold in certain Asda stores with lot number 0092 A5 and time codes between 22:41 and 22:47 .
• Lot number : 0092 A5 ( all products with this lot number and time codes between 22:41 and 22:47 ) If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it .
If customers are making an essential trip to the store where it was bought from , they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refund .
Alternatively contact Premier Foods Customer Service at www.bisto.co.uk or call 0800 085 3959 ( Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ) , or call Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101 .
Athenian Family Bakery is recalling Savour Bakes Bread Sticks because they may contain small pieces of metal .
The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat .
This product is only sold in Aldi stores .
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it .
Instead contact Aldi at customer.service @ aldi.co.uk .
Alternatively , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an Aldi store , you can return the item in-store for a full refund .
Sainsbury 's has taken the precautionary step of recalling Plant Pioneers Vegan Shroomballs because some packs may contain small pieces of white plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
• Use-by dates : all dates between 3 and 6 June 2020 If you have bought the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fry 's Family Foods is recalling Fry 's Mushroom Country Style Pie because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
And due to a packaging error , some boxes contain chicken and ham pie , which is also not suitable for people avoiding the consumption of meat .
The affected product has only been sold in Sainsbury 's stores .
If you have bought the above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to milk or milk constituents , or avoid the consumption of meat , do not eat it .
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials .
Alternatively contact Fry 's Family Foods UK on 01280 701608 or by email to enquiries @ frysfamilyfoods.co.uk Co-op is recalling 2 Herby Pork Loin Medallions because it contains soya , which is not mentioned on the label ( Asian Style Pork Belly Slices have been incorrectly labelled as Pork Loin Medallions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya .
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya , do not eat it .
Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727 , email customer.careline @ coop.co.uk or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store , they can return the item in-store for a full refund .
Primula cheese , sold in tubes , is being recalled over potentially harmful bacteria which could be found in the product sold at major supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken out of refrigerators and anyone who has bought one is urged not to eat it .
It has emerged that it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum , which if ingested , can cause a serious form of food poisoning called Botulism .
The Food Standards Agency says this warning is for all cheese spreads under this brand , including specific flavours .
While many product recalls are specific to certain batches , there is no specification in this instance .
A statement from the Food Standards Agency says : `` Manufacturing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company .
`` The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum .
`` Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal .
A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure . ''
Shoppers can contact Primula on 0800 716 551 or primula @ kavli.co.uk to arrange a refund .
If customers are making an essential trip to the store from where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the item in-store for a full refund .

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Some of the UK's major supermarkets have issued urgent product recalls across food items.
Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Co-Op have all notified shoppers of affected products, and are now asking anybody who has bought the items in question to return them to stores for a full refund.
The following items are affected, according to Lincolnshire Live.
Bisto gravy powder
Premier Foods is recalling Bisto Original Gravy Powder, which is sold in Asda, because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
This only affects products sold in certain Asda stores with lot number 0092 A5 and time codes between 22:41 and 22:47.
Product details:
Bisto Original Gravy Powder
Pack size: 400 g
Lot number: 0092 A5 (all products with this lot number and time codes between 22:41 and 22:47)
Best-before-end date: March 2022
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. If customers are making an essential trip to the store where it was bought from, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Alternatively contact Premier Foods Customer Service at www.bisto.co.uk or call 0800 085 3959 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), or call Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.
Savour Bakes bread sticks
Athenian Family Bakery is recalling Savour Bakes Bread Sticks because they may contain small pieces of metal.
The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat. This product is only sold in Aldi stores.
Product details:
Savour Bakes Bread Sticks
Pack size: 125 g
Batch code: 704888 and 49830
Best-before date: all best-before dates
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it.
Instead contact Aldi at customer.service@aldi.co.uk. Alternatively, if you are making an essential trip to an Aldi store, you can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Vegan Shroomballs
Sainsbury's has taken the precautionary step of recalling Plant Pioneers Vegan Shroomballs because some packs may contain small pieces of white plastic.
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Plant Pioneers Vegan Shroomballs
Pack size: 240 g
Use-by dates: all dates between 3 and 6 June 2020
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials.
Alternatively, contact Sainsbury's careline on 0800 636 262 or customer.service@sainsburys.co.uk.
Mushroom Country Style Pie
Fry's Family Foods is recalling Fry's Mushroom Country Style Pie because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
And due to a packaging error, some boxes contain chicken and ham pie, which is also not suitable for people avoiding the consumption of meat.
The affected product has only been sold in Sainsbury's stores.
Product details:
Fry's Mushroom Country Style Pie
Pack size: 266 g
Use-by date: 12 June 2020
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, or avoid the consumption of meat, do not eat it.
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials.
Alternatively contact Fry's Family Foods UK on 01280 701608 or by email to enquiries@frysfamilyfoods.co.uk
Co-op - Pork Loin Medallions
Co-op is recalling 2 Herby Pork Loin Medallions because it contains soya, which is not mentioned on the label (Asian Style Pork Belly Slices have been incorrectly labelled as Pork Loin Medallions).
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Product details:
Co-op 2 Herby Pork Loin Medallions
Pack size: 305 g
Use-by date: 28 June 2020
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727, email customer.careline@coop.co.uk or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Primula
Primula cheese, sold in tubes, is being recalled over potentially harmful bacteria which could be found in the product sold at major supermarkets.
The squeezy cheese item has been taken out of refrigerators and anyone who has bought one is urged not to eat it.
It has emerged that it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which if ingested, can cause a serious form of food poisoning called Botulism.
The Food Standards Agency says this warning is for all cheese spreads under this brand, including specific flavours.
While many product recalls are specific to certain batches, there is no specification in this instance.
Product details:
Affected best before dates:
150g Primula Cheese tubes, all flavours – 25.12.20 to 28.01.21
100g Primula Cheese tubes, all flavours – 30.10.20 to 10.12.20
A statement from the Food Standards Agency says: "Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.
"The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
"Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.
A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure."
Shoppers can contact Primula on 0800 716 551 or primula@kavli.co.uk to arrange a refund.
If customers are making an essential trip to the store from where it was bought, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Mason Greenwood has helped Man United avoid a Paul Pogba situation

`` He heard a voice , '' Verbal Kint explains in The Usual Suspects .
`` Sometimes , that 's all you need . ''
Against Bournemouth , Bruno Fernandes heard a voice , uttered at a deferential volume , and that was all he needed .
It is a pity Aaron Ramsdale changed the trajectory of Mason Greenwood 's shot , for the moment the ball trickled into his path there was only one place it was going .
Greenwood 's first against Bournemouth had an inevitability about it akin to Robin van Persie at the start of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton ; a touch to control and a second to shoot .
The ball ricocheted off Kelvin Davies 's knee but there was only one place it was going .
Any United striker of eminence is assigned a comparison and Greenwood 's measured finishing has been reminiscent of his manager .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's two Premier League goals against Liverpool were canny side-footers through the legs of an opponent and the majority of Greenwood 's 15 this season have been finessed finishes .
The parallels with Van Persie and Solskjaer are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have the hallmarks of a prodigy in the midst of a prolonged purple patch .
Anyone who saw him at academy level would have seen this coming ; Greenwood plundered 34 goals in 34 games for the Under-18s and five in five in the Uefa Youth League .
Greenwood started with Angel Gomes in four of those European ties and , bar a smattering of cult followers online , United supporters are not mourning Gomes amid Greenwood 's goals .
Felicitously for Solskjaer , just as one much-hyped academy graduate drove out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on the plane to Brighton , where he cemented his first-team status .
There were tell-tale signs back Gomes 's mind was elsewhere in Linz , where he was the only travelling squad member clad in a Paul Smith suit for the warm-up .
On the stadium running track , Gomes was affable when he should have been affronted , shooting the breeze with some of the United staff members as if he was on work experience when two teenagers - Greenwood and Brandon Williams - were involved .
Greenwood played with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in any of the games Odion Ighalo had and only emerged in added time in Linz .
He scored .
Now , when Ighalo is starting it is because Greenwood is resting .
Sources eventually confirmed Gomes ' absence from matchday squads was owed to the contract wranglings .
Gomes ' age , cachet and the circumstances of his departure have led some to conclude United have allowed another Paul Pogba situation to unravel eight years on .
Pogba had reservations about a pathway to first-team football under Sir Alex Ferguson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was awarded starts whereas he was denied them .
The selections of Rafael da Silva and Ji-sung Park in a two-man midfield against Blackburn on New Year 's Eve in 2011 and the return of Paul Scholes from retirement the next week hammered the last nails into the coffin .
This newspaper reported at the time Pogba had been ordered to train alone at Carrington once it was reported he had agreed to join Juventus .
Ferguson 's score-settling book in 2015 depicted him and Mino Raiola as 'oil and water ' after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapacious Raiola was more career-minded with Pogba than one of football 's famed talent-spotters .
The United midfield was so neglected Tom Cleverley was prematurely compared with Scholes in 2011-12 and Ferguson did not sign an established midfielder during his last six years of management .
Ryan Tonnicliffe was never going to soften the blow of losing Pogba .
Pogba joined Juventus and won four straight titles .
Gomes , as the MEN reported last week , does not have an immediate move lined up and Frank Lampard quashed speculation Chelsea had approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been club-specific but suggested a move abroad is likely , with interested parties in Portugal , Spain , Germany , and France .
That is more believable than a low-level former United academy member who has boasted of interest from Italy , Spain , and Portugal .
An agency representative who encountered the player described him as 'one of the most deluded youngsters ' they had ever come across , and another who was purportedly eyeing a Championship transfer is believed to have settled on a League Two club .
Since Gomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Greenwood has committed to United twice and a third renewal this year is probable .
Shortly after the first in 2018 , Greenwood struck a clinical hat-trick to end Chelsea 's FA Youth Cup monopoly in a year where he embarked on his first pre-season tour .
`` We 're a good club for making sure to fight all that hype down , '' the United U18 coach Neil Ryan said at a freezing Leigh .
`` Because he 's still got a long way to go , let 's get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very well this year .
`` He was on the bench in the week against Valencia , which was a great experience for him .
We 've got great staff looking after him on and off the pitch and ourselves , as coaching staff , it 's our jobs to make sure we get him to the next level .
It 's going to be a challenge for him , but a great challenge . ''
The challenge has been accepted .

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"He heard a voice," Verbal Kint explains in The Usual Suspects. "Sometimes, that's all you need." Against Bournemouth, Bruno Fernandes heard a voice, uttered at a deferential volume, and that was all he needed.
It is a pity Aaron Ramsdale changed the trajectory of Mason Greenwood's shot, for the moment the ball trickled into his path there was only one place it was going. Greenwood's first against Bournemouth had an inevitability about it akin to Robin van Persie at the start of his Manchester United career - specifically his first at Southampton; a touch to control and a second to shoot. The ball ricocheted off Kelvin Davies's knee but there was only one place it was going.
Any United striker of eminence is assigned a comparison and Greenwood's measured finishing has been reminiscent of his manager. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's two Premier League goals against Liverpool were canny side-footers through the legs of an opponent and the majority of Greenwood's 15 this season have been finessed finishes.
The parallels with Van Persie and Solskjaer are credible and Greenwood, 18, does not have the hallmarks of a prodigy in the midst of a prolonged purple patch. Anyone who saw him at academy level would have seen this coming; Greenwood plundered 34 goals in 34 games for the Under-18s and five in five in the Uefa Youth League.
Greenwood started with Angel Gomes in four of those European ties and, bar a smattering of cult followers online, United supporters are not mourning Gomes amid Greenwood's goals. Felicitously for Solskjaer, just as one much-hyped academy graduate drove out of Carrington for the last time another was on the plane to Brighton, where he cemented his first-team status.
There were tell-tale signs back Gomes's mind was elsewhere in Linz, where he was the only travelling squad member clad in a Paul Smith suit for the warm-up. On the stadium running track, Gomes was affable when he should have been affronted, shooting the breeze with some of the United staff members as if he was on work experience when two teenagers - Greenwood and Brandon Williams - were involved.
Greenwood played with an affront. He had not lined up in any of the games Odion Ighalo had and only emerged in added time in Linz. He scored. Now, when Ighalo is starting it is because Greenwood is resting.
Sources eventually confirmed Gomes' absence from matchday squads was owed to the contract wranglings. Gomes' age, cachet and the circumstances of his departure have led some to conclude United have allowed another Paul Pogba situation to unravel eight years on. Pogba had reservations about a pathway to first-team football under Sir Alex Ferguson and was entitled to wonder why Ezekiel Fryers was awarded starts whereas he was denied them.
The selections of Rafael da Silva and Ji-sung Park in a two-man midfield against Blackburn on New Year's Eve in 2011 and the return of Paul Scholes from retirement the next week hammered the last nails into the coffin. This newspaper reported at the time Pogba had been ordered to train alone at Carrington once it was reported he had agreed to join Juventus.
Ferguson's score-settling book in 2015 depicted him and Mino Raiola as 'oil and water' after a heated meeting, yet the supposedly rapacious Raiola was more career-minded with Pogba than one of football's famed talent-spotters. The United midfield was so neglected Tom Cleverley was prematurely compared with Scholes in 2011-12 and Ferguson did not sign an established midfielder during his last six years of management. Ryan Tonnicliffe was never going to soften the blow of losing Pogba.
Pogba joined Juventus and won four straight titles. Gomes, as the MEN reported last week, does not have an immediate move lined up and Frank Lampard quashed speculation Chelsea had approached him.
Sources close to Gomes have not been club-specific but suggested a move abroad is likely, with interested parties in Portugal, Spain, Germany, and France. That is more believable than a low-level former United academy member who has boasted of interest from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. An agency representative who encountered the player described him as 'one of the most deluded youngsters' they had ever come across, and another who was purportedly eyeing a Championship transfer is believed to have settled on a League Two club.
Since Gomes signed his professional contract in January 2018, Greenwood has committed to United twice and a third renewal this year is probable. Shortly after the first in 2018, Greenwood struck a clinical hat-trick to end Chelsea's FA Youth Cup monopoly in a year where he embarked on his first pre-season tour.
"We're a good club for making sure to fight all that hype down," the United U18 coach Neil Ryan said at a freezing Leigh. "Because he's still got a long way to go, let's get it right. He's doing very, very well this year.
"He was on the bench in the week against Valencia, which was a great experience for him. We've got great staff looking after him on and off the pitch and ourselves, as coaching staff, it's our jobs to make sure we get him to the next level. It's going to be a challenge for him, but a great challenge." The challenge has been accepted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Couple who set up hand sanitiser business in lockdown set to make £30m

A couple who set up a business making hand sanitiser just 12 weeks ago are on track to make more than £30 million - after securing a number of major corporate contracts .
ClearWater Hygiene , founded by Andrew and Rachel Montague , produces high-grade hand sanitiser aimed at front line workers and the wider public .
The company began trading in March as the coronavirus pandemic began to peak .
From a standing start the business has expanded and now has the capacity to produce more than 900,000 litres of its product every week .
The sanitiser is produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aberdeenshire and bottled in Preston , Lancashire .
The product contains 80 per cent ethanol liquid making it suitable for use in hospitals , care homes and other public health facilities .
ClearWater Hygiene has secured major contracts with corporate customers including the Post Office , JD plc , O2 Retail , BP , and Aldi - some of which are multi-year agreements , with an expected total contract value of £30m .
In the 12 weeks since the business began , it has already made more than £3m in revenue , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products to NHS charities .
It now employs 12 full-time staff and a further eight contracted workers at its headquarters in Leith , Edinburgh , and in other parts of Scotland and the UK .
Mr Montague , a property developer , said : “ As lockdown was being announced in March , we immediately saw the importance of reducing our reliance on imports and focusing on UK manufacturing . ''
He said it ensured `` both health providers and private businesses could access high quality and fairly priced products which are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
“ We are proud to be providing some much-needed support in the fight against Covid-19 by gifting our product to NHS charities while , at the same time , building a successful business , '' he added .
“ From a standing start just 12 weeks ago , we have seen a huge surge in demand for our products across the UK . ''
He said they now have scaled up capacity to produce 900,000 litres of hand sanitiser a week .
James Horton from law firm CMS , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Andrew and Rachel have been phenomenal in the speed of their response to this public health crisis .
“ They not only identified a market opportunity but have also helped address some of the essential supply issues in combating Covid-19 in the UK . ''

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A couple who set up a business making hand sanitiser just 12 weeks ago are on track to make more than £30 million - after securing a number of major corporate contracts.
ClearWater Hygiene, founded by Andrew and Rachel Montague, produces high-grade hand sanitiser aimed at front line workers and the wider public.
The company began trading in March as the coronavirus pandemic began to peak.
From a standing start the business has expanded and now has the capacity to produce more than 900,000 litres of its product every week.
The sanitiser is produced at Deeside Gin Distillery in Banchory, Aberdeenshire and bottled in Preston, Lancashire.
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The product contains 80 per cent ethanol liquid making it suitable for use in hospitals, care homes and other public health facilities.
ClearWater Hygiene has secured major contracts with corporate customers including the Post Office, JD plc, O2 Retail, BP, and Aldi - some of which are multi-year agreements, with an expected total contract value of £30m.
In the 12 weeks since the business began, it has already made more than £3m in revenue, and has also donated significant quantities of its products to NHS charities.
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It now employs 12 full-time staff and a further eight contracted workers at its headquarters in Leith, Edinburgh, and in other parts of Scotland and the UK.
Mr Montague, a property developer, said: “As lockdown was being announced in March, we immediately saw the importance of reducing our reliance on imports and focusing on UK manufacturing."
He said it ensured "both health providers and private businesses could access high quality and fairly priced products which are now essential in the battle against the pandemic."
“We are proud to be providing some much-needed support in the fight against Covid-19 by gifting our product to NHS charities while, at the same time, building a successful business," he added.
“From a standing start just 12 weeks ago, we have seen a huge surge in demand for our products across the UK."
He said they now have scaled up capacity to produce 900,000 litres of hand sanitiser a week.
James Horton from law firm CMS, one of ClearWater Hygiene’s key business advisers, said: “Andrew and Rachel have been phenomenal in the speed of their response to this public health crisis.
“They not only identified a market opportunity but have also helped address some of the essential supply issues in combating Covid-19 in the UK."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Pictured: Front of car destroyed after 'oil spill' caused crash in Whitefield

Two cars were badly damaged after a crash which police say was caused by a 'large oil spill ' .
@ @ @ @ @ knocked over during the incident in Bury New Road , Whitefield .
The front end @ @ @ @ @ is completely destroyed with considerable damage to the front of another car involved .
Traffic @ @ @ @ @ ( GMP ) said that a large oil spill was a `` contributing factor '' @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday evening , close to the M60 junction 17 roundabout .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ the incident on Twitter and wrote : `` One from yesterday evening on Bury New @ @ @ @ @ Looks like a large oil spill was a contributing factor in the collision which involved @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Two cars were badly damaged after a crash which police say was caused by a 'large oil spill'.
A telegraph pole was also knocked over during the incident in Bury New Road, Whitefield.
The front end of one of the cars is completely destroyed with considerable damage to the front of another car involved.
Traffic officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that a large oil spill was a "contributing factor" into the crash which happened on Saturday evening, close to the M60 junction 17 roundabout.
A spokesman for GMP Traffic shared photos from the incident on Twitter and wrote: "One from yesterday evening on Bury New in @GMPBuryWest.
"Looks like a large oil spill was a contributing factor in the collision which involved taking out a telegraph pole."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Loved and Lost: The people who have died after contracting coronavirus

The coronavirus has brought devastation to scores of families across Greater Manchester .
Over the last few months , the Manchester Evening News has honoured the lives of Covid-19 victims from the region through our Loved and Lost series .
We have paid tribute to almost 200 people from the area whose lives were cut short by this awful disease .
This week , one family has got in touch with a tribute to a much loved grandfather from High Peak .
If you wish to pay tribute to a loved one , fill out the form here .
Reggie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died at Stepping Hill Hospital on June 30 .
He had three children : Robert , and twin sisters Louise and Melanie .
He had a wife named Judy , a sister Susan and a brother Geoff .
He also had four grandchildren - Shane , Reece and Alexander and Edward .
He was a chartered engineer , owner of Harts Systems .
His passions were golf - he changed hands at golf down to 20 handicap on each side because he nearly lost his arm in the war , skiing , table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he taught a champion table tennis player .
His daughter Louise Hart said : `` He fought for 15 days battling on fighting ... because he probably did n't want to hurt the ones that loved him .
`` He was the most wonderful man in the world , never said a nasty word as an example , showed you love and kindness , showed you you could be someone .
`` He was a man that wanted you to reach your destiny , a man that gave you that drive to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave us almost everything , a man that tried to better us , a man that showed us the world , a man that took on Parkinson ’ s for 30 years and fought it .
`` A man that gave us the best start and childhood anyone could of asked for , a man that was there when needed , his voice so soft and reassuring , hands so strong and warm to hold , a brain so clever he became an inventor .
`` Legs so strong he could leap into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
`` A man that achieved so many sports to a incredibly high standard .
A man who loved and cared for his wife and children who he always put first as standard , a man that was so rare and grand .
`` A man that had a six pack and loved his tools and pottering .
`` A man that would give his money away to others for nothing , a man whose smile lit up your life in a second .
`` A man who didn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A man I loved with all my heart for all my life .
`` A man that will never be replaced , a man who was my hero , a man who was my world .
`` His cuddle so loving and gentle .
His eyes so blue and inspiring .
`` A man that kept going , a man that would never give up , a man that would keep his cool , a man that could be a bit stubborn , a man that didn ’ t want too much fuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You told me I loved you too much , I love you that much I am going to have to let you go ... fly dad when we set you free , like the superheroyou are , you fly so free with no pain , you fly stress free and free with just your gain , you fly like the eagle you are , fly across the world dad and fly back to us x .
`` Your wings and soul will be missed , but your spirit will be above us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We prayed you would get better and prayed and prayed but you took it on dad until the bitter end , even when you couldn ’ t speak or eat .
`` A true legend that made life better and complete , a true legend that will never ever ever be forgot .
`` You rest that wonderful pure spirit of yours in peace cos it ’ s shining through us now as forever peace !
!
`` We will never forget you dad till I rest in peace .
I told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wasn ’ t wrong . ''
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The coronavirus has brought devastation to scores of families across Greater Manchester.
Over the last few months, the Manchester Evening News has honoured the lives of Covid-19 victims from the region through our Loved and Lost series.
We have paid tribute to almost 200 people from the area whose lives were cut short by this awful disease.
This week, one family has got in touch with a tribute to a much loved grandfather from High Peak.
If you wish to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.
Reggie James Hart
Reggie, 82, from High Peak, died at Stepping Hill Hospital on June 30.
He had three children: Robert, and twin sisters Louise and Melanie.
He had a wife named Judy, a sister Susan and a brother Geoff.
He also had four grandchildren - Shane, Reece and Alexander and Edward.
He was a chartered engineer, owner of Harts Systems.
His passions were golf - he changed hands at golf down to 20 handicap on each side because he nearly lost his arm in the war, skiing, table tennis to a very high standard and he taught a champion table tennis player.
His daughter Louise Hart said: "He fought for 15 days battling on fighting ...because he probably didn't want to hurt the ones that loved him.
"He was the most wonderful man in the world, never said a nasty word as an example, showed you love and kindness, showed you you could be someone.
"He was a man that wanted you to reach your destiny, a man that gave you that drive to try and do that, a man that gave us almost everything, a man that tried to better us, a man that showed us the world, a man that took on Parkinson’s for 30 years and fought it.
"A man that gave us the best start and childhood anyone could of asked for, a man that was there when needed, his voice so soft and reassuring, hands so strong and warm to hold, a brain so clever he became an inventor.
"Legs so strong he could leap into the air handling any fall in any situation.
"A man that achieved so many sports to a incredibly high standard. A man who loved and cared for his wife and children who he always put first as standard , a man that was so rare and grand.
"A man that had a six pack and loved his tools and pottering.
"A man that would give his money away to others for nothing , a man whose smile lit up your life in a second.
"A man who didn’t have a nasty bone in his body. A man I loved with all my heart for all my life.
"A man that will never be replaced, a man who was my hero, a man who was my world.
"His cuddle so loving and gentle. His eyes so blue and inspiring.
"His energy and motivation outstanding.
"A man that kept going, a man that would never give up, a man that would keep his cool, a man that could be a bit stubborn, a man that didn’t want too much fuss, a man that hardly shouted.
"A man called my dad Reggie James Amazing Hart.
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"You told me I loved you too much, I love you that much I am going to have to let you go... fly dad when we set you free, like the superheroyou are, you fly so free with no pain, you fly stress free and free with just your gain, you fly like the eagle you are, fly across the world dad and fly back to us x.
"Your wings and soul will be missed, but your spirit will be above us.
"Keeping us strong every day. We prayed you would get better and prayed and prayed but you took it on dad until the bitter end, even when you couldn’t speak or eat.
"A true legend that made life better and complete, a true legend that will never ever ever be forgot.
"You rest that wonderful pure spirit of yours in peace cos it’s shining through us now as forever peace!!
"We will never forget you dad till I rest in peace. I told you that you were Peter Pan , I wasn’t wrong."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Man City could still surpass Manchester United Treble achievement this season

Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’ s famed Treble winners , and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign .
Yesterday ’ s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game .
After destroying newly-crowned champions Liverpool on Thursday , the Blues were – we were reminded – probably one of the two best teams on the planet , along with the side they had just beaten 4-0 .
Three days later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City were a team that has lost nine league games this season , which failed to replace Vincent Kompany and which is trailing the Scousers by 23 points .
Forget Liverpool .
They have been exceptional this season .
And the need to buy two or three players in the transfer window is a case of boosting squad numbers after losing Kompany , David Silva and Leroy Sane .
After two years in which they achieved similar feats , City have dropped a level , proving they are human .
And yet they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Champions League , the FA Cup and the League Cup – as well as achieving a higher points total than the Reds achieved in 1999 , when they managed the unique achievement of winning the three biggest trophies available to English clubs .
It is often forgotten that , in that season , United drew a remarkable 13 games , and finished the season on 79 points .
If City win their remaining five games – and you would expect them to do so - they will surpass that total , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would also have won them the league title ahead of United in 1993 , 2001 and 2011 as well , not to mention Arsenal in 1998 and Leicester in 2016 .
Which goes to show that , until City set a whole new standard , winning league titles was often down to other teams ' failings , as well as being the best team in a homogeneous bunch .
So the Blues could end the season with a higher points total than the legendary 1999 Reds , and take the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And there remains a whiff of disappointment about the campaign ?
That is what happens when you set a standard which the gods would struggle to match , which is exactly what City have done in the last two seasons .
And that is exactly what Pep Guardiola meant when he said that simply buying new players is not the answer to the “ inconsistency ” which has seen City lose nine league games .
The standard of the football , in an attacking sense , has not really dropped .
Chances have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have in the previous two seasons , but in terms of making those chances , and constructing moves of aesthetic beauty , the difference has been minimal .
Take Liverpool ’ s extreme achievement out of the equation , and City have been exceptional themselves – just not as exceptional as in the previous two years .

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Football is a curious thing at times.
Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign.
Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.
After destroying newly-crowned champions Liverpool on Thursday, the Blues were – we were reminded – probably one of the two best teams on the planet, along with the side they had just beaten 4-0.
Three days later, and with their frailties again exposed, City were a team that has lost nine league games this season, which failed to replace Vincent Kompany and which is trailing the Scousers by 23 points.
Forget Liverpool. They have been exceptional this season.
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And the need to buy two or three players in the transfer window is a case of boosting squad numbers after losing Kompany, David Silva and Leroy Sane.
After two years in which they achieved similar feats, City have dropped a level, proving they are human.
And yet they could still end the season by winning the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup – as well as achieving a higher points total than the Reds achieved in 1999, when they managed the unique achievement of winning the three biggest trophies available to English clubs.
It is often forgotten that, in that season, United drew a remarkable 13 games, and finished the season on 79 points.
If City win their remaining five games – and you would expect them to do so - they will surpass that total, by reaching 81.
That is a total which would also have won them the league title ahead of United in 1993, 2001 and 2011 as well, not to mention Arsenal in 1998 and Leicester in 2016.
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Which goes to show that, until City set a whole new standard, winning league titles was often down to other teams' failings, as well as being the best team in a homogeneous bunch.
So the Blues could end the season with a higher points total than the legendary 1999 Reds, and take the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. And there remains a whiff of disappointment about the campaign?
That is what happens when you set a standard which the gods would struggle to match, which is exactly what City have done in the last two seasons.
And that is exactly what Pep Guardiola meant when he said that simply buying new players is not the answer to the “inconsistency” which has seen City lose nine league games.
The standard of the football, in an attacking sense, has not really dropped. Chances have not been converted as often as they have in the previous two seasons, but in terms of making those chances, and constructing moves of aesthetic beauty, the difference has been minimal.
Take Liverpool’s extreme achievement out of the equation, and City have been exceptional themselves – just not as exceptional as in the previous two years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Alan Shearer gives verdict on Mason Greenwood future at Manchester United

Alan Shearer has tipped Mason Greenwood for a big future , both with Manchester United and England .
The 18-year-old forward scored two goals in a Premier League game for the first time ever with a brilliant brace in United 's 5-2 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday .
It means Greenwood now has 15 goals in a sensational breakthrough campaign after being promoted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Shearer says United were right not to loan Greenwood out and believes the teenager has the world at his feet .
“ Greenwood hasn ’ t been out on loan like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should he ?
” Shearer said in his column for the Sun .
“ He ’ s ripping it up at one of the biggest clubs in the world and that doesn ’ t happen to an average Joe at 18.
” “ He can hit it with his left and hit it with his right equally well and there ’ s no nonsense , he just wants to shoot . ''
Shearer added that Greenwood reminds him of himself , before talking up the United player 's chances of breaking into Gareth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually reminds me of what I used to do , shifting the ball on to the right foot before getting as much power as possible behind the shot , '' added the former Newcastle striker .
“ If he keeps going at this rate , he could emerge as a world star in the coming years .
“ In January , I tipped Greenwood as a wildcard for the Euros when they were due to take place this summer .
And now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is ready to play for England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a year could actually be a blessing for Greenwood and I ’ m sure Gareth Southgate will be watching closely .
“ I would not be surprised if he gets a call-up later this year .
”

Alan Shearer has tipped Mason Greenwood for a big future, both with Manchester United and England.
The 18-year-old forward scored two goals in a Premier League game for the first time ever with a brilliant brace in United's 5-2 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday. It means Greenwood now has 15 goals in a sensational breakthrough campaign after being promoted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Shearer says United were right not to loan Greenwood out and believes the teenager has the world at his feet.
“Greenwood hasn’t been out on loan like a lot of young players — but why should he?” Shearer said in his column for the Sun.
“He’s ripping it up at one of the biggest clubs in the world and that doesn’t happen to an average Joe at 18.”
“He can hit it with his left and hit it with his right equally well and there’s no nonsense, he just wants to shoot."
Shearer added that Greenwood reminds him of himself, before talking up the United player's chances of breaking into Gareth Southgate's England squad.
“He actually reminds me of what I used to do, shifting the ball on to the right foot before getting as much power as possible behind the shot," added the former Newcastle striker.
“If he keeps going at this rate, he could emerge as a world star in the coming years.
“In January, I tipped Greenwood as a wildcard for the Euros when they were due to take place this summer. And now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is ready to play for England.
“The postponement of Euro 2020 for a year could actually be a blessing for Greenwood and I’m sure Gareth Southgate will be watching closely.
“I would not be surprised if he gets a call-up later this year.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Manchester United's summer transfers will prove the test for the Glazers

There is no doubting the impact Bruno Fernandes has made at Manchester United since arriving in January , but the recent form of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side is down to much more than just their new Portuguese midfielder .
Solskjaer is finally getting the chance to mould his team in the way he always wanted , but didn ’ t have the players to .
From the structure of their midfield , to the choreography of their press , to the balance of their defence and most notably to the movement of their attack , Manchester United look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of late .
Whether it ’ s Solskjaer or Mike Phelan or Michael Carrick or Kieran McKenna , or a combination of them all , coaching is starting to shine through in their performances .
But this is why this summer promises to be the most important since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson .
For the first time in seven years , Manchester United have a basis to build upon .
Solskjaer has instilled a mentality at the club and created an environment in the dressing room that gives the Reds a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next , though , will determine whether they can achieve it .
As far as United have come under Solskjaer , they remain a work-in-progress .
There are significant holes in their squad , most notably on the right wing .
They could also use another central midfielder as a long-term successor to Nemanja Matic , another centre back and potentially a left back , with Luke Shaw ’ s attacking output still in question .
It ’ s at this point that fresh evidence will be offered on whether the Glazers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to turn Manchester United into title challengers or whether they are merely satisfied with being a top-four club .
What happens over the summer window will say a lot about the true ambition within the organisation .
Unlike in previous years , there is no excuse for United not to back their manager this summer .
Solskjaer has integrated every player he has signed so far , unlike many of his predecessors .
Dan James , Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have all become important first team figures since arriving at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Fernandes following his January signing from Sporting Lisbon has been well documented .
If Solskjaer wants a particular player , there ’ s a strong track record to suggest he ’ ll get the best out of them .
Of course , the current global situation has hit the finances of clubs across Europe , but Manchester United , with their cash reserves of around £100million , are better equipped than most to conduct transfer business as normal .
In theory , the Old Trafford club could actually benefit in the sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals for potential signings .
The pursuit of Jadon Sancho in particular will provide a gauge of whether the Glazers and Ed Woodward are genuine about restoring Manchester United as a force .
The Borussia Dortmund winger has been tracked for over a year and is the perfect addition to Solskjaer ’ s side given their right-sided deficiency .
What ’ s more , Sancho , as a homegrown , young and hungry player , fits the club ’ s new profile of transfer target .
But Dortmund are not-so-outrageously demanding a fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This would make Sancho United ’ s record signing , but his addition would also be their most significant since the arrival of Paul Pogba in 2016 .
If Manchester United are to challenge for titles and honours , this is the kind of player they need .
There is plenty to encourage United fans at the moment .
Their team is playing dynamic , attractive football , with Solskjaer building around a young core that should sustain the club for years to come .
But he still needs help from above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top .
He , along with everyone else , will learn a lot about how genuine the club is about getting there this summer .

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There is no doubting the impact Bruno Fernandes has made at Manchester United since arriving in January, but the recent form of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is down to much more than just their new Portuguese midfielder. Solskjaer is finally getting the chance to mould his team in the way he always wanted, but didn’t have the players to.
From the structure of their midfield, to the choreography of their press, to the balance of their defence and most notably to the movement of their attack, Manchester United look to be a much more coherent side of late. Whether it’s Solskjaer or Mike Phelan or Michael Carrick or Kieran McKenna, or a combination of them all, coaching is starting to shine through in their performances.
But this is why this summer promises to be the most important since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.
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For the first time in seven years, Manchester United have a basis to build upon. Solskjaer has instilled a mentality at the club and created an environment in the dressing room that gives the Reds a real chance of success. What happens next, though, will determine whether they can achieve it.
As far as United have come under Solskjaer, they remain a work-in-progress. There are significant holes in their squad, most notably on the right wing. They could also use another central midfielder as a long-term successor to Nemanja Matic, another centre back and potentially a left back, with Luke Shaw’s attacking output still in question.
It’s at this point that fresh evidence will be offered on whether the Glazers and those in charge at Old Trafford truly want to turn Manchester United into title challengers or whether they are merely satisfied with being a top-four club. What happens over the summer window will say a lot about the true ambition within the organisation.
Unlike in previous years, there is no excuse for United not to back their manager this summer. Solskjaer has integrated every player he has signed so far, unlike many of his predecessors.
Dan James, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have all become important first team figures since arriving at the club last summer, while the impact of Fernandes following his January signing from Sporting Lisbon has been well documented. If Solskjaer wants a particular player, there’s a strong track record to suggest he’ll get the best out of them.
Of course, the current global situation has hit the finances of clubs across Europe, but Manchester United, with their cash reserves of around £100million, are better equipped than most to conduct transfer business as normal. In theory, the Old Trafford club could actually benefit in the sport’s current climate, with few rivals for potential signings.
The pursuit of Jadon Sancho in particular will provide a gauge of whether the Glazers and Ed Woodward are genuine about restoring Manchester United as a force. The Borussia Dortmund winger has been tracked for over a year and is the perfect addition to Solskjaer’s side given their right-sided deficiency. What’s more, Sancho, as a homegrown, young and hungry player, fits the club’s new profile of transfer target.
But Dortmund are not-so-outrageously demanding a fee in excess of £100m for the 20-year-old. This would make Sancho United’s record signing, but his addition would also be their most significant since the arrival of Paul Pogba in 2016. If Manchester United are to challenge for titles and honours, this is the kind of player they need.
There is plenty to encourage United fans at the moment. Their team is playing dynamic, attractive football, with Solskjaer building around a young core that should sustain the club for years to come. But he still needs help from above to take Manchester United back to the top. He, along with everyone else, will learn a lot about how genuine the club is about getting there this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Garcia reveals Man City hurt in dressing room after Southampton defeat

Manchester City players were hurt by the nature of the Premier League defeat to Southampton at the weekend , defender Eric Garcia has revealed .
City fell behind to Che Adams ' long-range strike when he spotted Ederson off his line after Aleks Zinchenko had lost possession in midfield .
Despite dominating the rest of the game , with 26 attempts on goal and 74 per cent possession , City just could not find a way past Alex McCarthy in the Saints goal .
The defeat was City 's ninth in the league this season , and third away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that City dominated at St Mary 's means this defeat hurt more than most .
“ We deserved more , '' he said .
`` In the first ten minutes it was a bit more even , but after that we had control of the game , had a lot of chances and we are disappointed .
We need to watch the game back but I think with the first objective we have done everything apart from be lucky and score a goal .
“ We knew they were going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal down we had to go from the beginning .
Having the chances that we had and controlling their counter-attacks , I thought we did quite well .
`` Obviously though , if you are unlucky in those chances you lose the game .
Any defeat hurts .
This one probably hurts a bit more because of everything we have done in the game , but every defeat hurts the same.
” Garcia also lifted the lid on Pep Guardiola 's half-time team talk , with City coming out strong and creating some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks break slowed down the pace .
“ He just said to keep pushing , '' Garcia explained .
`` Obviously , we thought that if we had the chance to score the first one then they would open a little bit so we can find more space , but it didn ’ t happen .
As I said , I think the team played quite well .
“ I think we have just been unlucky .
We have hit the post a couple of times , one v ones versus the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he saved three shots at once incredibly .
Credit to their goalkeeper .
”

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Manchester City players were hurt by the nature of the Premier League defeat to Southampton at the weekend, defender Eric Garcia has revealed.
City fell behind to Che Adams' long-range strike when he spotted Ederson off his line after Aleks Zinchenko had lost possession in midfield.
Despite dominating the rest of the game, with 26 attempts on goal and 74 per cent possession, City just could not find a way past Alex McCarthy in the Saints goal. The defeat was City's ninth in the league this season, and third away from home in succession.
However Garcia said the fact that City dominated at St Mary's means this defeat hurt more than most.
“We deserved more," he said.
"In the first ten minutes it was a bit more even, but after that we had control of the game, had a lot of chances and we are disappointed. We need to watch the game back but I think with the first objective we have done everything apart from be lucky and score a goal.
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“We knew they were going to start pushing really hard. With a goal down we had to go from the beginning. Having the chances that we had and controlling their counter-attacks, I thought we did quite well.
"Obviously though, if you are unlucky in those chances you lose the game. Any defeat hurts. This one probably hurts a bit more because of everything we have done in the game, but every defeat hurts the same.”
Garcia also lifted the lid on Pep Guardiola's half-time team talk, with City coming out strong and creating some clear chances, before the second half drinks break slowed down the pace.
“He just said to keep pushing," Garcia explained.
"Obviously, we thought that if we had the chance to score the first one then they would open a little bit so we can find more space, but it didn’t happen. As I said, I think the team played quite well.
“I think we have just been unlucky. We have hit the post a couple of times, one v ones versus the ‘keeper, one in the first half where he saved three shots at once incredibly. Credit to their goalkeeper.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Viewers react at story of mum who died of cancer after treatment was delayed

Viewers have reacted with anger after the airing of a documentary which details the delays in treatments that took place during the COVID lockdown .
Kelly Smith , from Macclesfield , featured in the BBC Panorama programme this evening .
The young mum , 31 , died from bowel cancer last month after three and a half years of living with the disease .
She had undergone chemotherapy , which she believed had been working , but her treatment was delayed at the beginning of the COVID lockdown .
In the weeks before her death , Kelly told her friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of the delay she believed her cancer had progressed too far .
Asked by Deborah , who has stage four bowel cancer herself , if she would be in such a position if COVID had never happened Kelly said : `` I do n't think I would be in such a position . ''
Kelly added : `` I 'm angry , yes , that I got put on this break , because I do n't think I should have .
`` I 'm angry at COVID because it 's me that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's me that has been put in this situation . ''
Kelly died on June 13 .
Her funeral took place last week .
She had told how she felt angry after her treatment , which she says was having positive results , was paused for 12 weeks at the start of the lockdown .
Asked by a medical expert if she is worried about the future and worried about dying , she said : `` Terrified .
Absolutely terrified .
I do n't want to die .
I feel like I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the documentary , clinical oncologist Professor Pat Rice tells Deborah that in some hospitals radiotherapy machines were 'lying idle which could have saved lives ' .
Urgent referrals for cancer care have dropped and treatments have been delayed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The programme also revealed a major backlog for screenings resulting in delayed diagnoses .
Some viewers took to Twitter to air their views on the Panorama findings .
MJTobin # stayHome wrote : “ Just watched # Panorama .
They were talking about Cancer treatment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the covid-19 pandemic .
People are dying because their not getting diagnosed and or treatment .
They spoke of @ kickasskell who sadly died of bowel cancer aged THIRTY ONE .
so sad ” While Annette ( Annie ) Biker called for “ the disparity ” to stop .
“ USE those empty machines , HELP PATIENTS !
!
” she wrote .
Commenting on another patient featured on the show , @ ChrisGoGodfrey wrote : “ # Panorama programme on Britain ’ s cancer crisis created by covid lockdown .
Scandalous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family are desperate to give Mum one chance at life & having to fund treatment privately .
Any amount may well help.
” While Cass Blakeman commented : “ Tonight 's # Panorama is every bit as distressing as you 'd imagine .
And more ; Kelly 's story is heartbreaking ; she died at only 31yo ” And Dr. Fiona Scott tweeted : “ Heartbroken and angry for fellow cancer patients watching # Panorama this evening .
It ’ s such a postcode lottery .
“ I was lucky to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Meanwhile , 1000s of diagnoses potentially missed and many treatment programmes slowed down.
” While being treated Kelly shared her experiences of bowel cancer as @ kickasskell on Instagram .
She also appeared on TV and radio to raise awareness that cancer can strike in people of all ages .
Her family has now launched an appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK in her name .

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Viewers have reacted with anger after the airing of a documentary which details the delays in treatments that took place during the COVID lockdown.
Kelly Smith, from Macclesfield, featured in the BBC Panorama programme this evening.
The young mum, 31, died from bowel cancer last month after three and a half years of living with the disease.
She had undergone chemotherapy, which she believed had been working, but her treatment was delayed at the beginning of the COVID lockdown.
In the weeks before her death, Kelly told her friend and reporter Deborah James that during the time of the delay she believed her cancer had progressed too far.
Asked by Deborah, who has stage four bowel cancer herself, if she would be in such a position if COVID had never happened Kelly said: "I don't think I would be in such a position."
Kelly added: "I'm angry, yes, that I got put on this break, because I don't think I should have.
"I'm angry at COVID because it's me that had this six week break. It's me that has been put in this situation."
Kelly died on June 13. Her funeral took place last week.
She had told how she felt angry after her treatment, which she says was having positive results, was paused for 12 weeks at the start of the lockdown.
Asked by a medical expert if she is worried about the future and worried about dying, she said: "Terrified. Absolutely terrified. I don't want to die. I feel like I've so much more to do."
During the documentary, clinical oncologist Professor Pat Rice tells Deborah that in some hospitals radiotherapy machines were 'lying idle which could have saved lives'.
Urgent referrals for cancer care have dropped and treatments have been delayed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The programme also revealed a major backlog for screenings resulting in delayed diagnoses.
Some viewers took to Twitter to air their views on the Panorama findings.
MJTobin #stayHome wrote: “Just watched #Panorama. They were talking about Cancer treatment, or should I say lack of it during the covid-19 pandemic. People are dying because their not getting diagnosed and or treatment. They spoke of @kickasskell who sadly died of bowel cancer aged THIRTY ONE. so sad”
While Annette (Annie) Biker called for “the disparity” to stop.
“USE those empty machines, HELP PATIENTS!!” she wrote.
Commenting on another patient featured on the show, @ChrisGoGodfrey wrote: “#Panorama programme on Britain’s cancer crisis created by covid lockdown. Scandalous! “This poor lady’s family are desperate to give Mum one chance at life & having to fund treatment privately. Any amount may well help.”
While Cass Blakeman commented: “Tonight's #Panorama is every bit as distressing as you'd imagine. And more; Kelly's story is heartbreaking; she died at only 31yo”
And Dr. Fiona Scott tweeted: “Heartbroken and angry for fellow cancer patients watching #Panorama this evening. It’s such a postcode lottery.
“I was lucky to be able to have my regular check up during lockdown. Meanwhile, 1000s of diagnoses potentially missed and many treatment programmes slowed down.”
While being treated Kelly shared her experiences of bowel cancer as @kickasskell on Instagram. She also appeared on TV and radio to raise awareness that cancer can strike in people of all ages.
Her family has now launched an appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK in her name.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Park filled with young children engulfed in 'cloud of black smoke'

Firefighters had to be called after an out-of-control blaze in a disused building caused smoke to engulf a children 's playground .
Families enjoying a day out at Pennington Hall Park in Leigh today had to leave the area after black clouds of soot started to waft in from a fire on Kirkham Road .
The blaze is believed to have been started by a group of teenagers who were spotted coming and going from the building before the smoke began to spread .
Leonie Leigh was in the park with her young sister and niece , her mum and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at around 2.30pm .
`` All of a sudden we saw this massive cloud of black smoke coming over the park , '' she said .
`` It was spitting and there was loads of black soot .
When we looked it was coming from a disused building behind the park .
Leonie says she was told by firefighters that it was not the first time vandals had set the building alight but that anyone who approached the group of youngsters had been the subject of verbal abuse .
`` The firefighters told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire three times recently , '' she said .
`` We saw a group of young people coming and going from the area where the fire was .
`` My niece and my sister are only seven , they saw this group walking past and these youngsters started swearing at them just for looking at them .
`` That 's not what I was doing at that age .
I 'm only 22 now but what the teenagers are getting up to today is ridiculous . ''
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a specialist unit were called out to the park .
In a statement , they said : At around 2:40 pm this afternoon , two fire engines from Atherton and Hindley fire stations and the Technical Response Unit from Leigh were called to reports of a fire at a derelict outbuilding on Kirkham Road , Leigh .
“ Crews were quickly on the scene and extinguished the flames using one hose reel , a jet , and two breathing apparatus .
Firefighters were at the scene for around an hour .
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Firefighters had to be called after an out-of-control blaze in a disused building caused smoke to engulf a children's playground.
Families enjoying a day out at Pennington Hall Park in Leigh today had to leave the area after black clouds of soot started to waft in from a fire on Kirkham Road.
The blaze is believed to have been started by a group of teenagers who were spotted coming and going from the building before the smoke began to spread.
Leonie Leigh was in the park with her young sister and niece, her mum and her grandma, when the fire started at around 2.30pm.
"All of a sudden we saw this massive cloud of black smoke coming over the park," she said.
"It was spitting and there was loads of black soot. When we looked it was coming from a disused building behind the park.
Leonie says she was told by firefighters that it was not the first time vandals had set the building alight but that anyone who approached the group of youngsters had been the subject of verbal abuse.
"The firefighters told us the building has been set on fire three times recently," she said.
"We saw a group of young people coming and going from the area where the fire was.
"My niece and my sister are only nine, they saw this group walking past and these youngsters started swearing at them just for looking at them.
"That's not what I was doing at that age. I'm only 22 now but what the teenagers are getting up to today is ridiculous."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two engines and a specialist unit were called out to the park.
In a statement, they said: At around 2:40 pm this afternoon, two fire engines from Atherton and Hindley fire stations and the Technical Response Unit from Leigh were called to reports of a fire at a derelict outbuilding on Kirkham Road, Leigh.
“Crews were quickly on the scene and extinguished the flames using one hose reel, a jet, and two breathing apparatus. Firefighters were at the scene for around an hour.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Emmerdale couple Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden show off their dance moves

Emmerdale couple Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden showed fans their smooth dance moves in a fun TikTok video .
The married couple , who play Debbie Dingle and David Metcalfe in the ITV soap , danced together in perfect sync to J Boog 's Let 's Do It Again in a video also shared on Instagram Stories .
Charley , 32 , and Matthew , 40 , grooved for the camera in their stylish loungewear .
Bury actress Charley showed off her toned midriff in a knotted grey sweatshirt and matching pants while her husband boogied in a white slogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cap .
The doting dad recently posed for a photo with their three sons in matching pyjamas on Father 's Day .
`` HF ’ sD to their best Daddy ( the matching pyjamas is too much to handle ) , '' wrote Charley as she shared the snap .
Charley has also been having fun making TikTok videos with her two eldest boys Buster , 10 , and Bowie , four .
With Buster she recreated an iconic scene from the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians when Kendall Jenner told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genes , '' and the compliment resulted in a lot of confusion with Kris thinking she said `` your '' and was talking about her `` jeans . ''
And she and Bowie mouthed along with the words : `` Do you have Instagram ?
No .
Snapchat ?
Still no .
Then what do you have ?
A life . ''
She said proudly : `` I put this on my story and my TikTok ages ago but I feel like it has to be on here .
Bowie - 4 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played Debbie in the ITV soap since 2000 , welcomed their third son Ace last July .
`` This is what happens when you paint with an 11 month old , '' she wrote , sharing an adorable photo of her baby boy with paint on his face and hands .
In May she posted a family photo on Instagram to encourage other mums to talk about their feelings and to raise funds for PANDAS Foundation Support for families coping with a perinatal mental illness occuring during pregnancy or in the first year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She explained with the photo : `` This is our first picture as a five .
A couple of hours after Ace was born .
`` I can ’ t lie , I find being pregnant really hard but at the same time I do know how lucky I am to be able to fall pregnant pretty easily/at all .
`` I had horrendous sickness with all three of the boys which pretty much lasted my whole pregnancies .
`` I found it so hard to be able to function , all I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep .
Something that gets harder when you ’ ve got others running around . ''
Charley also revealed she suffered with post natal depression after having Buster which she didn ’ t realise at the time .
`` With Bowie I was so aware how I felt before that I really managed things much better , '' she said .
`` I made sure I got him in a routine really early on and for me , I think that helped me ( I ’ m a bit of a control freak @ @ @

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Emmerdale couple Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden showed fans their smooth dance moves in a fun TikTok video.
The married couple, who play Debbie Dingle and David Metcalfe in the ITV soap, danced together in perfect sync to J Boog's Let's Do It Again in a video also shared on Instagram Stories.
Charley, 32, and Matthew, 40, grooved for the camera in their stylish loungewear.
Bury actress Charley showed off her toned midriff in a knotted grey sweatshirt and matching pants while her husband boogied in a white slogan T-shirt and ripped jeans accessorised with a cap.
(Image: Charley Webb Instagram)
The doting dad recently posed for a photo with their three sons in matching pyjamas on Father's Day.
"HF’sD to their best Daddy (the matching pyjamas is too much to handle)," wrote Charley as she shared the snap.
Charley has also been having fun making TikTok videos with her two eldest boys Buster, 10, and Bowie, four.
With Buster she recreated an iconic scene from the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians when Kendall Jenner told her mom Kris "you're cute genes," and the compliment resulted in a lot of confusion with Kris thinking she said "your" and was talking about her "jeans."
And she and Bowie mouthed along with the words: "Do you have Instagram? No. Snapchat? Still no. Then what do you have? A life."
She said proudly: "I put this on my story and my TikTok ages ago but I feel like it has to be on here. Bowie - 4 years old."
Charley, who has played Debbie in the ITV soap since 2000, welcomed their third son Ace last July.
"This is what happens when you paint with an 11 month old," she wrote, sharing an adorable photo of her baby boy with paint on his face and hands.
In May she posted a family photo on Instagram to encourage other mums to talk about their feelings and to raise funds for PANDAS Foundation Support for families coping with a perinatal mental illness occuring during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child.
She explained with the photo: "This is our first picture as a five. A couple of hours after Ace was born.
"I can’t lie, I find being pregnant really hard but at the same time I do know how lucky I am to be able to fall pregnant pretty easily/at all.
"I had horrendous sickness with all three of the boys which pretty much lasted my whole pregnancies.
"I found it so hard to be able to function, all I wanted to do was lie down and sleep. Something that gets harder when you’ve got others running around."
Charley also revealed she suffered with post natal depression after having Buster which she didn’t realise at the time.
"With Bowie I was so aware how I felt before that I really managed things much better," she said.
"I made sure I got him in a routine really early on and for me, I think that helped me (I’m a bit of a control freak)."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Man Utd evening headlines as Matic signs new deal and Ake speculation sparked

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday July 6 .
Matic commits long-term future to United with new deal Manchester United have handed Nemanja Matic a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2023 .
The former Chelsea man has been rewarded after impressing since returning to the first-team fold around the turn of the year , having previously been linked with a move away from Old Trafford .
Eleven of the Serbian ’ s 14 Premier League starts this season have come in 2020 , and he has started each of the Reds ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am very happy that I will continue to be part of this great club , ” , whose new deal will keep him at the club until shortly before his 35th birthday .
“ As a player , I still have a lot more to give and achieve in my career and to do that with Manchester United will be a huge honour .
`` This is a really exciting team to be part of , we have a good balance of youth and experience within the squad and there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ’ s defensive lapses marked the only low point in an otherwise impressive win over Bournemouth at the weekend .
A 5-2 win could easily have been 5-0 without needless errors , and the sight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chatting to visiting centre-back Nathan Ake at full-time has got fans talking .
BT Sport picked up on the conversation between the two , with subtitles suggesting United ’ s manager said : `` You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs .
Just keep going . ''
Some people heard something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have told Ake : “ We need a left-footed centre-back.
” Ake has been linked with a move away from the Vitality Stadium , with Manchester City also reportedly among the interested parties , and could be available on the cheap if Bournemouth are relegated .
The Cherries currently sit 19th in the table with five games left , but are only one point from safety .
Shearer explains why Greenwood reminds him of himself Mason Greenwood kept up his impressive scoring record in Manchester United ’ s win over Bournemouth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season up to 15 .
And when the Premier League ’ s all-time top-scorer is praising you as a “ natural finisher ” , it ’ s a sign you ’ re doing something right .
In his column for , Alan Shearer spoke in glowing terms about the teenage striker , who only made his senior debut last season .
“ He actually reminds me of what I used to do , shifting the ball on to the right foot before getting as much power as possible behind the shot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeps going at this rate , he could emerge as a world star in the coming years.
” The former England striker , who scored 260 career Premier League goals for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United , described the postponement of Euro 2020 as “ a blessing ” for Greenwood , having tipped him as an outside bet for Gareth Southgate ’ s squad before the tournament was put on hold .
Greenwood ’ s 13 league and Europa League goals this season have come at a rate of one every 106 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ netted in the FA and EFL Cups .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday July 6.
Matic commits long-term future to United with new deal
Manchester United have handed Nemanja Matic a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2023.
The former Chelsea man has been rewarded after impressing since returning to the first-team fold around the turn of the year, having previously been linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Eleven of the Serbian’s 14 Premier League starts this season have come in 2020, and he has started each of the Reds’ last three wins in the competition.
“I am very happy that I will continue to be part of this great club,” said the midfielder , whose new deal will keep him at the club until shortly before his 35th birthday.
“As a player, I still have a lot more to give and achieve in my career and to do that with Manchester United will be a huge honour.
"This is a really exciting team to be part of, we have a good balance of youth and experience within the squad and there is great camaraderie amongst the group.”
Fans speculate after spotting Solskjaer’s chat with Bournemouth man
Manchester United’s defensive lapses marked the only low point in an otherwise impressive win over Bournemouth at the weekend.
A 5-2 win could easily have been 5-0 without needless errors, and the sight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chatting to visiting centre-back Nathan Ake at full-time has got fans talking.
BT Sport picked up on the conversation between the two, with subtitles suggesting United’s manager said: "You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs. Just keep going."
Some people heard something different , though, believing the Norwegian to have told Ake: “We need a left-footed centre-back.”
Ake has been linked with a move away from the Vitality Stadium, with Manchester City also reportedly among the interested parties, and could be available on the cheap if Bournemouth are relegated.
The Cherries currently sit 19th in the table with five games left, but are only one point from safety.
Shearer explains why Greenwood reminds him of himself
Mason Greenwood kept up his impressive scoring record in Manchester United’s win over Bournemouth, netting twice to bring his tally for the season up to 15.
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And when the Premier League’s all-time top-scorer is praising you as a “natural finisher”, it’s a sign you’re doing something right.
In his column for the Sun , Alan Shearer spoke in glowing terms about the teenage striker, who only made his senior debut last season.
“He actually reminds me of what I used to do, shifting the ball on to the right foot before getting as much power as possible behind the shot,” Shearer wrote.
“If he keeps going at this rate, he could emerge as a world star in the coming years.”
The former England striker, who scored 260 career Premier League goals for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, described the postponement of Euro 2020 as “a blessing” for Greenwood, having tipped him as an outside bet for Gareth Southgate’s squad before the tournament was put on hold.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have turned their attentions to facing Aston Villa later this week after they extended their unbeaten run to @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend .
Mason Greenwood stole the show for United at Old Trafford on @ @ @ @ @ 's side secured a 5-2 win over struggling Bournemouth at Old Trafford .
Victory for @ @ @ @ @ to fourth in the Premier League for the first time this year , but they @ @ @ @ @ following wins for Leicester and Chelsea over the weekend .
United remain two points behind @ @ @ @ @ the table and know another victory will be crucial for them when they travel to @ @ @ @ @ .
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are set to miss the match while Victor Lindelof @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth .
Look back over all of the day 's United news and transfer gossip @

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Manchester United have turned their attentions to facing Aston Villa later this week after they extended their unbeaten run to 16 matches across all competitions over the weekend.
Mason Greenwood stole the show for United at Old Trafford on Saturday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured a 5-2 win over struggling Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Victory for United temporarily moved them up to fourth in the Premier League for the first time this year, but they start the week in fifth following wins for Leicester and Chelsea over the weekend.
United remain two points behind Frank Lampard's side in the table and know another victory will be crucial for them when they travel to Villa Park on Thursday night. Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are set to miss the match while Victor Lindelof suffered a back injury against Bournemouth.
Look back over all of the day's United news and transfer gossip.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City played well in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton , but must improve in certain areas @ @ @ @ @ dominated the game , but Che Adams ' long range goal to lob Ederson off @ @ @ @ @ points .
And Guardiola said after the game : `` In general the games we @ @ @ @ @ good .
That is my feeling .
We played more than good but it is @ @ @ @ @ games .
`` We lost but we can not say we are a team who @ @ @ @ @ season , we are leading in goals , we create a lot of chances but @ @ @ @ @ than other teams in the Premier League but we lost a lot of games , @ @ @ @ @ and that 's why it is difficult even for me to find a reason why @ @ @ @ @ and talk about the game , the way they play and concede as little as @ @ @ @ @ goals .
Look back over the latest City news throughout the day .

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City played well in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton, but must improve in certain areas for next season.
City dominated the game, but Che Adams' long range goal to lob Ederson off his line settled the three points.
And Guardiola said after the game: "In general the games we played we were more than good. That is my feeling. We played more than good but it is not enough to win the games.
"We lost but we cannot say we are a team who doesn't score goals this season, we are leading in goals, we create a lot of chances but in reality we concede less than other teams in the Premier League but we lost a lot of games, a lot of games - and that's why it is difficult even for me to find a reason why but we have to insist and talk about the game, the way they play and concede as little as possible and try to score goals.
Look back over the latest City news throughout the day.