themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Government scientist says lockdown rules 'are clear and apply to all'

One of the government 's leading scientists said the coronavirus rules are clear and apply to everybody .
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , deputy chief medical officer , was asked whether people in authority should lead and obey the rules as a government minister was asked about Dominic Cummings during Saturday 's daily briefing .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden initially fielded the question about the Prime Minister 's senior advisor .
“ Dominic Cummings gave a very extensive explanation of his behaviour on Monday and answered all questions in relation to that , '' said Mr Dowden .
“ The Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis kept him in post and that remains the position.
” Prof Van-Tam then shared his views on the subject .
`` In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear , '' Prof Van-Tam said .
`` In my opinion they are for the benefit of all .
`` In my opinion they apply to all . ''
It has been alleged My Cummings breached lockdown rules after driving to Durham while suffering with coronavirus symptoms in late March .
At the time the government had instructed people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with certain provisos .
Last week Mr Cummings made a public statement in the garden of 10 Downing Street to give an account of his actions during the time in question .
He maintains that acted within the Government rules in force at the time .

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One of the government's leading scientists said the coronavirus rules are clear and apply to everybody.
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer, was asked whether people in authority should lead and obey the rules as a government minister was asked about Dominic Cummings during Saturday's daily briefing.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden initially fielded the question about the Prime Minister's senior advisor.
“Dominic Cummings gave a very extensive explanation of his behaviour on Monday and answered all questions in relation to that," said Mr Dowden.
“The Prime Minister accepted that explanation and on that basis kept him in post and that remains the position.”
Prof Van-Tam then shared his views on the subject.
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"In my opinion the rules are clear and they have always been clear," Prof Van-Tam said.
"In my opinion they are for the benefit of all.
"In my opinion they apply to all."
It has been alleged My Cummings breached lockdown rules after driving to Durham while suffering with coronavirus symptoms in late March.
At the time the government had instructed people to remain at home unless absolutely necessary, with certain provisos.
Last week Mr Cummings made a public statement in the garden of 10 Downing Street to give an account of his actions during the time in question.
He maintains that acted within the Government rules in force at the time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man City fans told why Pep Guardiola didn't join club as a player

Pep Guardiola did n't sign for Manchester City as a player because he did n't think he would touch the ball , according to a fellow trialist .
The midfielder was coming towards the end of a long and distinguished playing career when he spent some time training with the Blues in 2005 , who were looking forward to another season in the Premier League under Stuart Pearce at the time .
Guardiola was offered a six-month deal but turned it down in search of a longer contract as he sought to settle with his family , and would ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England .
The Blues coach has since said that it was the right decision given his physical condition at the time .
However , former City winger Hussein Yasser said the playing style was also at odds with Guardiola 's game .
Yasser joined the club in 2005 but left in January 2006 after just one league cup appearance .
“ When I think about it now , Pearce wasn ’ t the right type of coach for me , for my style of playing .
He liked tackles and long balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before adding : “ That ’ s what Guardiola told me when we were together .
He said , ‘ You will never play here.
’ “ When I asked him why , he said ‘ Because they play a long ball to [ Andy ] Cole or to [ Darius ] Vassell from Danny Mills or David James .
If I play here , if you play here , we ’ ll have no chance to touch the ball because they only want this way of playing , ”

Pep Guardiola didn't sign for Manchester City as a player because he didn't think he would touch the ball, according to a fellow trialist.
The midfielder was coming towards the end of a long and distinguished playing career when he spent some time training with the Blues in 2005, who were looking forward to another season in the Premier League under Stuart Pearce at the time.
Guardiola was offered a six-month deal but turned it down in search of a longer contract as he sought to settle with his family, and would ultimately end his playing career without a spell in England.
The Blues coach has since said that it was the right decision given his physical condition at the time. However, former City winger Hussein Yasser said the playing style was also at odds with Guardiola's game. Yasser joined the club in 2005 but left in January 2006 after just one league cup appearance.
“When I think about it now, Pearce wasn’t the right type of coach for me, for my style of playing. He liked tackles and long balls,” he told Planet Football, before adding: “That’s what Guardiola told me when we were together. He said, ‘You will never play here.’
“When I asked him why, he said ‘Because they play a long ball to [Andy] Cole or to [Darius] Vassell from Danny Mills or David James. If I play here, if you play here, we’ll have no chance to touch the ball because they only want this way of playing,”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Mum's warning about baby's illness after he tests positive for Covid antibodies

A mum from Tameside has warned other parents after her baby fell seriously ill with an inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus .
Elle Adams ' son , eight-month-old baby Lewis , has spent the week in hospital crying in pain due to the Kawasaki-like disease .
His lips have been so swollen they have been pouring with blood and he has needed several invasive treatments .
`` He has been a little wreck of himself '' , his worried mum Elle said from his bedside at Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital .
Lewis , who is normally a 'happy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first developed a fever last Sunday .
He became 'irritable ' and lost interest in food and milk , the 40-year-old said .
By Monday , he developed spots on his cheeks .
`` We did n't think much of it , but by the evening it had spread '' , Elle , from Ashton , said .
A scar from a vaccination turned into a 'pinky orange lump ' , and the rash began developing on other parts of his body - in folds of skin around his neck and on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phoned 111 '' , Elle said .
She was told by the operator to take Lewis to A & E at Tameside Hospital .
Elle , a teacher who has been on maternity leave , had heard about an inflammatory , Kawasaki-like disease called Post Covid-19 Inflammatory Syndrome .
It is a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five and is thought to be a delayed immune reaction to Covid-19 .
`` At the back of my mind I thought 'please do n't be that ' .
That was just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought it would n't be that , just an infection '' , she said .
Lewis was tested for coronavirus , a standard procedure for children going into hospital , and the result came back negative .
He was moved into an observation room and his rash became worse - as parts of his body became 'bright red and swollen ' .
The baby was given Piriton to stop the swelling as it looked like an allergic reaction .
Lewis was given antibiotics and medics told Elle he could be suffering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went bright red and he 'looked like he had been in the sun all day ' .
He was given an Intravenous immunoglobulin - an IV drip with antibodies - for several hours , which brought the rash down .
They showed that Lewis had 'really high markers ' for inflammation , which they believed could be a post-Covid-19 immune response .
Lewis was moved to Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital for specialist care .
The blood tests , the rash and the fever all pointed to signs that Lewis was suffering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart as the condition could cause a heart attack .
`` This is why it is so scary .
It 's the things you ca n't see happening .
They were constantly monitoring his blood pressure , his heart rate , and he had a heart scan '' , Elle said .
The scan showed no damage , she said .
Lewis had another round of the intravenous immunoglobulin on Friday night .
Over the course of today ( Saturday ) , the rash on his legs and arms have thankfully gone away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , his fever has come down '' , Elle said .
He is still in hospital , but is showing signs of improvement , she said .
`` He was pulling out his feeding tube ( today ) , he has had a bit of energy and sass '' .
Lewis will need further checks and he will take aspirin for six weeks to protect his heart .
He is also on steroids .
`` Hopefully there wo n't be any damage , that 's a really great outcome '' , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay with Lewis in hospital due to the lockdown , meaning her fiancé Simon is at home looking after their three-year-old daughter Lydia .
`` It 's been really scary , but very reassuring , due to the care he has received .
`` He has not been himself , he has been through a lot .
It 's been a sleepless week .
( Lydia ) has been really upset about him not being at home .
I have been speaking to her on Face Time .
She has been crying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Elle would urge anyone in doubt about a rash or illness to call 111 like she did .
`` I think you know your own child , but if they are unwell , make sure you do notice , and just ask for help .
They have seen it before at the hospital '' , she said .

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A mum from Tameside has warned other parents after her baby fell seriously ill with an inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus.
Elle Adams' son, eight-month-old baby Lewis, has spent the week in hospital crying in pain due to the Kawasaki-like disease.
His lips have been so swollen they have been pouring with blood and he has needed several invasive treatments.
"He has been a little wreck of himself", his worried mum Elle said from his bedside at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Lewis, who is normally a 'happy, healthy, chubby little boy', first developed a fever last Sunday.
He became 'irritable' and lost interest in food and milk, the 40-year-old said.
By Monday, he developed spots on his cheeks.
"We didn't think much of it, but by the evening it had spread", Elle, from Ashton, said.
(Image: supplied)
A scar from a vaccination turned into a 'pinky orange lump', and the rash began developing on other parts of his body - in folds of skin around his neck and on his ear.
"At that point we phoned 111", Elle said.
She was told by the operator to take Lewis to A&E at Tameside Hospital.
Elle, a teacher who has been on maternity leave, had heard about an inflammatory, Kawasaki-like disease called Post Covid-19 Inflammatory Syndrome.
It is a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five and is thought to be a delayed immune reaction to Covid-19.
(Image: supplied)
"At the back of my mind I thought 'please don't be that'. That was just at the back of my mind, I thought it wouldn't be that, just an infection", she said.
Lewis was tested for coronavirus, a standard procedure for children going into hospital, and the result came back negative.
He was moved into an observation room and his rash became worse - as parts of his body became 'bright red and swollen'.
The baby was given Piriton to stop the swelling as it looked like an allergic reaction.
Lewis was given antibiotics and medics told Elle he could be suffering from sepsis.
(Image: supplied)
On Wednesday his whole body went bright red and he 'looked like he had been in the sun all day'.
He was given an Intravenous immunoglobulin - an IV drip with antibodies - for several hours, which brought the rash down.
Medics undertook a number of blood tests.
They showed that Lewis had 'really high markers' for inflammation, which they believed could be a post-Covid-19 immune response.
Lewis was moved to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital for specialist care.
(Image: supplied)
The blood tests, the rash and the fever all pointed to signs that Lewis was suffering from the Kawasaki-like disease.
A test showed Lewis had antibodies for coronavirus.
Medics monitored his heart as the condition could cause a heart attack.
"This is why it is so scary. It's the things you can't see happening. They were constantly monitoring his blood pressure, his heart rate, and he had a heart scan", Elle said.
The scan showed no damage, she said.
Lewis had another round of the intravenous immunoglobulin on Friday night.
Over the course of today (Saturday), the rash on his legs and arms have thankfully gone away.
"He seems to be perking up, his fever has come down", Elle said.
(Image: supplied)
He is still in hospital, but is showing signs of improvement, she said.
"He was pulling out his feeding tube (today), he has had a bit of energy and sass".
Lewis will need further checks and he will take aspirin for six weeks to protect his heart. He is also on steroids.
(Image: supplied)
"Hopefully there won't be any damage, that's a really great outcome", she said.
Only one parent is allowed to stay with Lewis in hospital due to the lockdown, meaning her fiancé Simon is at home looking after their three-year-old daughter Lydia.
"It's been really scary, but very reassuring, due to the care he has received.
"He has not been himself, he has been through a lot. It's been a sleepless week. (Lydia) has been really upset about him not being at home. I have been speaking to her on Face Time. She has been crying saying 'when are you home?'"
Elle would urge anyone in doubt about a rash or illness to call 111 like she did.
"I think you know your own child, but if they are unwell, make sure you do notice, and just ask for help. They have seen it before at the hospital", she said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Dunham Massey has been closed for weeks - people are still parking illegally

Police have handed out a number of tickets to vehicles parked near Dunham Massey .
Officers say it has been “ very busy ” around the Altrincham beauty spot on Saturday with a number of vehicles “ causing an obstruction ” .
As a result several have been issued with tickets by both police and traffic wardens .
The National Trust house and car park remain closed , but visitors are continuing to drive to the area with some parking 'inappropriately ' on adjacent country lanes .
All National Trust parks were closed in March , including Dunham Massey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The deer park and gardens were also closed off to the public .
Dunham Massey remains closed but people continue to flock to the popular beauty spot with many parking in the village nearby .
Trafford Council has warned that the parking is causing problems for residents .
A post on the GMP Trafford North Facebook page reads : “ Please be aware it ’ s very busy around the Dunham Massey area today in terms of vehicles .
“ We ’ ve just been down assisting and have ticketed a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one pictured !
It was about to be seized but the owner came back to it before the recovery truck !
!
“ The local council traffic wardens are also in the area to deal with all the cars parked on double yellow lines .
Information on the National Trust website states that the park will reopen between 10am and 4pm from Wednesday June 3 .
A message on the site reads : “ Important notice - We ’ re re-opening the car park and parkland at Dunham Massey .
You will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Check What ’ s On for the latest information and to book .
You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.
” Parking enforcement officers are patrolling the area handing out tickets to those parking unlawfully .
Trafford councillor James Wright , executive member for Housing and Regeneration , said : We want people to enjoy Trafford ’ s countryside and stay local for exercise , but in doing so it ’ s important that people park safely and with consideration for others .
`` Our parking team continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure regulations are adhered to . ''

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Police have handed out a number of tickets to vehicles parked near Dunham Massey.
Officers say it has been “very busy” around the Altrincham beauty spot on Saturday with a number of vehicles “causing an obstruction”.
As a result several have been issued with tickets by both police and traffic wardens.
The National Trust house and car park remain closed, but visitors are continuing to drive to the area with some parking 'inappropriately' on adjacent country lanes.
All National Trust parks were closed in March, including Dunham Massey, after Prime Minister imposed the coronavirus lockdown.
The deer park and gardens were also closed off to the public.
Dunham Massey remains closed but people continue to flock to the popular beauty spot with many parking in the village nearby.
Trafford Council has warned that the parking is causing problems for residents.
A post on the GMP Trafford North Facebook page reads: “Please be aware it’s very busy around the Dunham Massey area today in terms of vehicles.
“We’ve just been down assisting and have ticketed a number of vehicles causing an obstruction including the one pictured! It was about to be seized but the owner came back to it before the recovery truck!!
“The local council traffic wardens are also in the area to deal with all the cars parked on double yellow lines.
“Please park responsibly and legally!!”
Information on the National Trust website states that the park will reopen between 10am and 4pm from Wednesday June 3.
A message on the site reads: “Important notice - We’re re-opening the car park and parkland at Dunham Massey. You will need to book your visit in advance.
“Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.”
Parking enforcement officers are patrolling the area handing out tickets to those parking unlawfully.
Trafford councillor James Wright, executive member for Housing and Regeneration, said: We want people to enjoy Trafford’s countryside and stay local for exercise, but in doing so it’s important that people park safely and with consideration for others.
"Our parking team continue to monitor roads around Dunham Massey to ensure regulations are adhered to."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Stricken calf stuck neck-deep in mud rescued

A stricken calf trapped neck-deep in mud was rescued after being spotted by a tram driver .
The animal got himself into trouble by wandering into a boggy pond which had turned to 'thick , sticky mud ' in the hot weather in Rochdale .
But luckily for him he was seen by a passing Metrolink driver near the Kingsway tram stop and the RSPCA came to his rescue .
RSPCA inspector Ryan King said : `` An eagle-eyed tram driver had spotted the poor calf struggling as he drove into the Kingsway Park tram stop on Wednesday morning and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to the field , it was clear to see the poor calf wouldn ’ t have been able to get himself free .
He was tiny and very weak from struggling , and he was up to his neck in the thick , sticky mud .
He was at risk of drowning in the mud .
`` I managed to get a towel under his nose to keep his head above the mud and water and make sure he could breathe while I set about freeing him . ''
Mr King managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by threading the towel underneath him and using it as a makeshift sling .
`` Thankfully he was only little so I could pick him up and carry him out , '' he said .
`` Although he was exhausted and filthy , luckily the little calf was OK and the farmer took him back to the farm on the back of his quad bike to clean him up .
`` We later heard from the farmer that he ’ d had a bath and a bottle of milk and was safe and @ @ @ @ @ @

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A stricken calf trapped neck-deep in mud was rescued after being spotted by a tram driver.
The animal got himself into trouble by wandering into a boggy pond which had turned to 'thick, sticky mud' in the hot weather in Rochdale.
But luckily for him he was seen by a passing Metrolink driver near the Kingsway tram stop and the RSPCA came to his rescue.
RSPCA inspector Ryan King said: "An eagle-eyed tram driver had spotted the poor calf struggling as he drove into the Kingsway Park tram stop on Wednesday morning and alerted us.
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"When I got down to the field, it was clear to see the poor calf wouldn’t have been able to get himself free. He was tiny and very weak from struggling, and he was up to his neck in the thick, sticky mud. He was at risk of drowning in the mud.
"I managed to get a towel under his nose to keep his head above the mud and water and make sure he could breathe while I set about freeing him."
Mr King managed to extract the youngster from the mud by threading the towel underneath him and using it as a makeshift sling.
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"Thankfully he was only little so I could pick him up and carry him out," he said.
"Although he was exhausted and filthy, luckily the little calf was OK and the farmer took him back to the farm on the back of his quad bike to clean him up.
"We later heard from the farmer that he’d had a bath and a bottle of milk and was safe and sound back at home."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--'Huge potential' of South American teen on Man City and Real Madrid radar

This week , it was reported that Manchester City were tracking exciting young Peñarol winger Facundo Pellistri .
The 18-year-old has been building quite a reputation within the Uruguayan Primera División and is thought to be on the radar of a number of European clubs as a result .
He made his senior debut just last August and has since gone on to make 25 appearances for Peñarol across last season and the beginning of this one , registering one goal and three assists .
A graduate of the club ’ s academy , the teenager is expected to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in making the switch to Europe , but whilst he does share some characteristics of each of those players in terms of their tenacity and work rate , his playing style is markedly different .
He is not a centre-forward and instead plays on the flank in Peñarol ’ s varying 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 formations .
He favours using his right foot , yet he ’ s more than comfortable taking touches and making passes with his left .
This maintains an air of unpredictability about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last season , he averaged 7.86 dribbles per 90 with an impressive success rate of 50 per cent .
He is average in both build and height at 5ft 9in , but this does go a long way in terms of aiding his lightning pace and ball-carrying capabilities .
His flair in possession can be a frustration for defenders and as a result , he will often be brought down for fouls in good dangerous positions on the pitch .
Despite the above , it ’ s important to not get too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he is a long way from being the finished article and still needs to improve on some facets of his game like decision making and his final ball delivery .
To date , he has an accumulated Expected Assist ( xA ) total of just 2.4 which coincides with his good but unremarkable assist return of three .
Pellistri 's potential is all too clear for his current manager and former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan who knows that whilst he still has plenty to learn , it seems inevitable that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
He said ; “ Pellistri has huge potential .
There is still a lot to work on .
He is growing and he makes the difference .
We know it will be difficult to keep him for a long time .
He has great pace and that is hard to handle.
” Beyond the interest of City , Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on the attacker with renowned Real Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat having watched the player on numerous occasions since his breakthrough in the Peñarol senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record in sourcing top talent from the continent and was responsible for bringing the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to the Spanish capital .
However , the lure of working under Pep Guardiola could be enough to entice the youngster to City over Madrid , should they make a move .
Pellistri is reportedly valued at around £8million which may at first glance seem high for a player unlikely to initially break into the City first-team , yet , providing he continued to develop behind the scenes in line with his current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a more than worthwhile investment .

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This week, it was reported that Manchester City were tracking exciting young Peñarol winger Facundo Pellistri.
The 18-year-old has been building quite a reputation within the Uruguayan Primera División and is thought to be on the radar of a number of European clubs as a result. He made his senior debut just last August and has since gone on to make 25 appearances for Peñarol across last season and the beginning of this one, registering one goal and three assists.
A graduate of the club’s academy, the teenager is expected to follow in the footsteps of other Uruguayan stars like Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in making the switch to Europe, but whilst he does share some characteristics of each of those players in terms of their tenacity and work rate, his playing style is markedly different.
He is not a centre-forward and instead plays on the flank in Peñarol’s varying 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 formations. He favours using his right foot, yet he’s more than comfortable taking touches and making passes with his left. This maintains an air of unpredictability about his play and aids his dynamic dribbling capabilities. Last season, he averaged 7.86 dribbles per 90 with an impressive success rate of 50 per cent.
He is average in both build and height at 5ft 9in, but this does go a long way in terms of aiding his lightning pace and ball-carrying capabilities. His flair in possession can be a frustration for defenders and as a result, he will often be brought down for fouls in good dangerous positions on the pitch.
Despite the above, it’s important to not get too carried away. Due to his age, he is a long way from being the finished article and still needs to improve on some facets of his game like decision making and his final ball delivery. To date, he has an accumulated Expected Assist (xA) total of just 2.4 which coincides with his good but unremarkable assist return of three.
Pellistri's potential is all too clear for his current manager and former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan who knows that whilst he still has plenty to learn, it seems inevitable that he will lose the teenager in the near future.
He said; “Pellistri has huge potential. There is still a lot to work on. He is growing and he makes the difference. We know it will be difficult to keep him for a long time. He has great pace and that is hard to handle.”
Beyond the interest of City, Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on the attacker with renowned Real Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat having watched the player on numerous occasions since his breakthrough in the Peñarol senior side.
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Calafat has a proven track record in sourcing top talent from the continent and was responsible for bringing the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to the Spanish capital.
However, the lure of working under Pep Guardiola could be enough to entice the youngster to City over Madrid, should they make a move. Pellistri is reportedly valued at around £8million which may at first glance seem high for a player unlikely to initially break into the City first-team, yet, providing he continued to develop behind the scenes in line with his current career trajectory then the fee would prove to be a more than worthwhile investment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Loud bangs heard as reports shots fired at north Manchester takeaway

Detectives are investigating following reports of a shooting at a takeaway in north Manchester last night ( Saturday ) .
Neighbours reported hearing loud bangs following the incident on Lansdowne Road in Crumpsall .
Police rushed to the scene at around 9.20pm to reports of a firearms discharge , a GMP spokeswoman said .
The spokeswoman could not confirm whether the shooting happened inside or outside the premises that they were called to .
No one was injured and no arrests have been made , the spokeswoman said .
A woman who lives nearby , who wished to remain anonymous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two or three loud bangs .
`` I thought it was someone letting off fireworks in the park opposite the cafe .
`` A few of us thought we heard fireworks but it 's so common round here with fireworks . ''
The resident said the incident was unsettling for those living in the area .
`` It is a worry because many of the residents would like to see more of a police presence around here , '' she added .
Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened , a police spokeswoman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday morning showed an area cordoned off , with a row of cones placed along the road .
Police were pictured in a line within the cordon , combing the ground for evidence .
They were also pictured searching the ground immediately outside the takeaway .
A police car was photographed outside the taped off area while an officer stood guard .
The full statement from GMP said : `` At around 9.20pm last night ( Saturday , May 30 ) police were called to a takeaway on Lansdowne Road in Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discharged .
`` No one was injured during the incident .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3659 of May 30 .
Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Detectives are investigating following reports of a shooting at a takeaway in north Manchester last night (Saturday).
Neighbours reported hearing loud bangs following the incident on Lansdowne Road in Crumpsall.
Police rushed to the scene at around 9.20pm to reports of a firearms discharge, a GMP spokeswoman said.
The spokeswoman could not confirm whether the shooting happened inside or outside the premises that they were called to.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made, the spokeswoman said.
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A woman who lives nearby, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I heard possibly two or three loud bangs.
"I thought it was someone letting off fireworks in the park opposite the cafe.
(Image: supplied)
"A few of us thought we heard fireworks but it's so common round here with fireworks."
The resident said the incident was unsettling for those living in the area.
"It is a worry because many of the residents would like to see more of a police presence around here," she added.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened, a police spokeswoman said.
Photos from the scene on Sunday morning showed an area cordoned off, with a row of cones placed along the road.
(Image: supplied)
Police were pictured in a line within the cordon, combing the ground for evidence.
They were also pictured searching the ground immediately outside the takeaway.
A police car was photographed outside the taped off area while an officer stood guard.
The full statement from GMP said: "At around 9.20pm last night (Saturday, May 30) police were called to a takeaway on Lansdowne Road in Manchester, to reports that a firearm had been discharged.
"No one was injured during the incident.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3659 of May 30.
Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Labour MP steps down as party whip after admitting lockdown breach

A Labour MP has stepped down from her frontbench role after admitting to breaching coronavirus lockdown rules .
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has quit as a Labour whip in the Commons after seeing her partner while they lived separately .
The engagement took place in April , when the rules said to not meet with anyone from another household .
Ms Duffield last night apologised for meeting with TV director James Routh for a 'five-hour walk ' and the MP did not deny that he visited her home , as revealed by the Mail on Sunday .
Ms Duffield told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing rule during their meeting .
In a statement , the 48-year-old said : `` My partner and I have been attempting to navigate a difficult personal situation as responsibly as possible .
I apologise that during that process , we breached the guidelines . ''
She added : `` A relationship breakdown is difficult at the best of times , let alone during a pandemic .
`` I hope people can understand why I took the steps I did and know that I take responsibility for the breaches that occurred and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's understood that the pair are now living together in the same property after Mr Routh separated from his wife .
The incident follows furious calls for the Prime Minister 's senior advisor , Dominic Cummings , to resign after he drove 260 miles from London to Durham while strict lockdown measures were in force .
In a televised press conference with the media on Bank Holiday Monday , Mr Cummings took the opportunity to explain that he embarked on the journey north over childcare concerns in case he and his wife became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted that he drove to Barnard Castle in Teesside with his four-year-old son and wife on her birthday to test his vision before driving back to the capital .
Mr Cummings said he 'did not regret ' what he did and that despite calls from at least 40 Tory MPs , he has 'not considered ' reigning .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has not responded to a request for comment on Ms Duffield ’ s conduct according to the Mail .
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds has said Rosie Duffield was right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking lockdown rules .
Speaking on the BBC ’ s The Andrew Marr Show , Ms Dodds said : “ She was absolutely right to resign , clearly she wasn ’ t right to have broken the rules – quite the opposite – and it is absolutely correct that she has immediately taken responsibility for that as I understand it , and she has resigned .
“ But , you know , it is critically important … I talk to my constituents and the kind of sacrifices that they have gone through to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us all safe , everybody has got to do that – so it is absolutely right , I think , that Rosie Duffield has resigned her position on the front bench .
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A Labour MP has stepped down from her frontbench role after admitting to breaching coronavirus lockdown rules.
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has quit as a Labour whip in the Commons after seeing her partner while they lived separately.
The engagement took place in April, when the rules said to not meet with anyone from another household.
Ms Duffield last night apologised for meeting with TV director James Routh for a 'five-hour walk' and the MP did not deny that he visited her home, as revealed by the Mail on Sunday.
(Image: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor)
Ms Duffield told the Mail they stuck to the 2m social distancing rule during their meeting.
In a statement, the 48-year-old said: "My partner and I have been attempting to navigate a difficult personal situation as responsibly as possible. I apologise that during that process, we breached the guidelines."
She added: "A relationship breakdown is difficult at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic.
"I hope people can understand why I took the steps I did and know that I take responsibility for the breaches that occurred and for which I apologise."
It's understood that the pair are now living together in the same property after Mr Routh separated from his wife.
The incident follows furious calls for the Prime Minister's senior advisor, Dominic Cummings, to resign after he drove 260 miles from London to Durham while strict lockdown measures were in force.
(Image: PA)
In a televised press conference with the media on Bank Holiday Monday, Mr Cummings took the opportunity to explain that he embarked on the journey north over childcare concerns in case he and his wife became incapacitated by coronavirus.
And he also admitted that he drove to Barnard Castle in Teesside with his four-year-old son and wife on her birthday to test his vision before driving back to the capital.
Mr Cummings said he 'did not regret' what he did and that despite calls from at least 40 Tory MPs, he has 'not considered' reigning.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has not responded to a request for comment on Ms Duffield’s conduct according to the Mail.
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds has said Rosie Duffield was right to resign from her front bench position after breaking lockdown rules.
Speaking on the BBC’s The Andrew Marr Show, Ms Dodds said: “She was absolutely right to resign, clearly she wasn’t right to have broken the rules – quite the opposite – and it is absolutely correct that she has immediately taken responsibility for that as I understand it, and she has resigned.
“But, you know, it is critically important … I talk to my constituents and the kind of sacrifices that they have gone through to stick to the rules, to keep us all safe, everybody has got to do that – so it is absolutely right, I think, that Rosie Duffield has resigned her position on the front bench.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Inside the most viewed property in Bury on Zoopla

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This three-bedroom house is currently the most viewed property in Bury on Zoopla.
The link-detached house, on Parr Lane, Unsworth, is on the market, with offers over £265,000 being accepted.
It has been viewed on Zoopla more than 3,000 times over the last 30 days.
Since it was listed back in March, the property has attracted the interest of more than 7,500 people - more than any other property in Bury on the website.
The ground floor features two reception rooms, a modern kitchen with a central island and a raised featured decking area outside.
On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a three-piece bathroom, with mood lighting on the ceiling and floor.
At the front of the house, the ample driveway offers room for several cars, while the back garden has a retractable cover above the decking.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Failing secondary school to become an academy on Monday

A failing secondary school will officially become an academy on Monday .
Prestwich Arts College will be part of the Rowan Learning Trust from June 1 .
Chief executive officer Phil Rimmer has written to parents to confirm the conversion date and thanked them for their support in 'unprecedented ' times .
But campaigners who opposed the forced academisation of the school , due to an 'inadequate ' rating by education watchdog Ofsted , say there is 'huge disappointment ' over the decision to progress during the pandemic .
The school will remain open to students who have been eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there are no plans to reopen any further as a result of becoming an academy and no longer being under council control .
Its name will stay as Prestwich Arts College until the end of the academic year , but the school in Heys Road will officially be renamed 'The Heys ' after that .
Former pupil Josh Harcup led the campaign against academising the school he said he was 'absolutely devastated ' - especially during a pandemic .
at the Academisation of Prestwich Arts College .
“ Prestwich Arts College to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
`` It feels like home .
Prestwich Arts College is also a family .
“ I have amazing memories at Prestwich Arts College , I ’ m proud of the school and I truly hope that one day schools are returned to local democratic control .
“ I ’ m glad that for a little campaign that was hugely underestimated , we made a huge impact .
“ I ’ m glad that we were able to stand up and put up a great fight .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Learning Trust to account and won ’ t give up on the students and staff at Prestwich Arts College.
” Prestwich Arts College was initially due to be converted into an academy on April 1 , but the date was delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The regional schools commissioner said the academisation process would be reviewed in association with all appropriate stakeholders , but confirmed the conversion date as June 1 despite calls to delay the process until December .
Speaking in April , Bury South MP Christian Wakeford said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date for the formal conversion until December .
The newly-elected MP said he is 'broadly supportive ' of academies , but agreed with anti-academy campaigners that the process should be halted .
Mr Rimmer said the trust will now plans to start the first of three phases of 'much-needed ' improvements to the school buildings this summer .

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A failing secondary school will officially become an academy on Monday.
Prestwich Arts College will be part of the Rowan Learning Trust from June 1.
Chief executive officer Phil Rimmer has written to parents to confirm the conversion date and thanked them for their support in 'unprecedented' times.
But campaigners who opposed the forced academisation of the school, due to an 'inadequate' rating by education watchdog Ofsted, say there is 'huge disappointment' over the decision to progress during the pandemic.
The school will remain open to students who have been eligible to attend school throughout the lockdown – but there are no plans to reopen any further as a result of becoming an academy and no longer being under council control.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Its name will stay as Prestwich Arts College until the end of the academic year, but the school in Heys Road will officially be renamed 'The Heys' after that.
Former pupil Josh Harcup led the campaign against academising the school he said he was 'absolutely devastated' - especially during a pandemic. at the Academisation of Prestwich Arts College.
“Prestwich Arts College to me wasn’t just a school," he said.
"It feels like home. Prestwich Arts College is also a family.
“I have amazing memories at Prestwich Arts College, I’m proud of the school and I truly hope that one day schools are returned to local democratic control.
“I’m glad that for a little campaign that was hugely underestimated, we made a huge impact.
“I’m glad that we were able to stand up and put up a great fight.
(Image: Copyright Unknown)
“I’ll continue to hold the Rowan Learning Trust to account and won’t give up on the students and staff at Prestwich Arts College.”
Prestwich Arts College was initially due to be converted into an academy on April 1, but the date was delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The regional schools commissioner said the academisation process would be reviewed in association with all appropriate stakeholders, but confirmed the conversion date as June 1 despite calls to delay the process until December.
Speaking in April, Bury South MP Christian Wakeford said he supports campaigners’ calls to move the date for the formal conversion until December.
The newly-elected MP said he is 'broadly supportive' of academies, but agreed with anti-academy campaigners that the process should be halted.
Mr Rimmer said the trust will now plans to start the first of three phases of 'much-needed' improvements to the school buildings this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Man Utd duo Mejbri and Garner could be big winners from Premier League restart

With Bayern Munich 5-0 up and cruising against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday evening , Hansi Flick turned to his bench and introduced his final two substitutes with 15 minutes to go .
On came 19-year-olds Joshua Zirkzee , who already has brief first-team involvement this season , and Oliver Batista Meier , who was making his Bayern debut .
But both teenagers benefited from a Bundesliga rule change in football 's post-coronavirus landscape , allowing clubs to make five substitutes instead of three .
Bayern had already made three changes against Dusseldorf , but with nine players on the bench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to include youngsters and even give them some game time if the scenario suits .
There can still only be three interruptions to a game for substitutions to be made , but almost every Bundesliga team is using double subs to allow all five replacements to be made .
The Premier League is yet to confirm it 's following suit by allowing five subs and increasing the number of substitutes who can be named in a squad , but it 's been expected they will follow Germany 's lead in doing so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fascinating to see and those clubs with the deepest squads stand to benefit , but there is also a real chance to accelerate the development of your most promising youngsters , just as Bayern have done in the Bundesliga .
This might be particularly relevant for Manchester United , who look like they 're close to striking gold with the current crop emerging from Carrington .
Brandon Williams , 19 , and Mason Greenwood , 18 , have both emerged into the first-team squad this season and are already regular fixtures in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the number of substitutes that can be made could see more academy prospects follow them .
The next two months certainly feel like an apposite time to be giving youngsters a chance .
The increase to five subs would make that easier while the circumstances of empty stadiums could be beneficial too , easing the pressure on teenage debutants who would normally be emerging into the spotlight with the eyes of 76,000 fans at Old Trafford on them .
In United 's case James Garner could find himself more heavily involved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a consistent breakthrough at first-team level .
It could also open more doors for 20-year-old Tahith Chong , fresh from the new contract he signed in March .
But United could also be bold and hand first-team squad places to some of their promising youngsters further down the academy chain .
The Under-23s and Under-18s were both enjoying excellent seasons until the campaign was suspended .
The pick of the bunch is probably 17-year-old Hannibal Mejbri , signed from Monaco for a fee that could rise to €10million last summer .
The central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and is in line for a first-team squad role next season .
Hopes are high for Mejbri , taunted as a Sideshow Bob lookalike by Leeds fans at Old Trafford in a Youth Cup tie earlier this season , and the final nine Premier League games , played in a congested calendar , with the option to make more substitutes , might be an ideal time to allow the France youth international to dip his toe into the water of first-team football .

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With Bayern Munich 5-0 up and cruising against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday evening, Hansi Flick turned to his bench and introduced his final two substitutes with 15 minutes to go.
On came 19-year-olds Joshua Zirkzee, who already has brief first-team involvement this season, and Oliver Batista Meier, who was making his Bayern debut.
But both teenagers benefited from a Bundesliga rule change in football's post-coronavirus landscape, allowing clubs to make five substitutes instead of three. Bayern had already made three changes against Dusseldorf, but with nine players on the bench instead of seven clubs have the opportunity to include youngsters and even give them some game time if the scenario suits.
There can still only be three interruptions to a game for substitutions to be made, but almost every Bundesliga team is using double subs to allow all five replacements to be made.
The Premier League is yet to confirm it's following suit by allowing five subs and increasing the number of substitutes who can be named in a squad, but it's been expected they will follow Germany's lead in doing so.
How clubs approach the rule change will be fascinating to see and those clubs with the deepest squads stand to benefit, but there is also a real chance to accelerate the development of your most promising youngsters, just as Bayern have done in the Bundesliga.
This might be particularly relevant for Manchester United, who look like they're close to striking gold with the current crop emerging from Carrington.
Brandon Williams, 19, and Mason Greenwood, 18, have both emerged into the first-team squad this season and are already regular fixtures in a matchday squad, but an increase in the number of substitutes that can be made could see more academy prospects follow them.
The next two months certainly feel like an apposite time to be giving youngsters a chance. The increase to five subs would make that easier while the circumstances of empty stadiums could be beneficial too, easing the pressure on teenage debutants who would normally be emerging into the spotlight with the eyes of 76,000 fans at Old Trafford on them.
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In United's case James Garner could find himself more heavily involved, with the 19-year-old yet to really make a consistent breakthrough at first-team level. It could also open more doors for 20-year-old Tahith Chong, fresh from the new contract he signed in March.
But United could also be bold and hand first-team squad places to some of their promising youngsters further down the academy chain. The Under-23s and Under-18s were both enjoying excellent seasons until the campaign was suspended.
The pick of the bunch is probably 17-year-old Hannibal Mejbri, signed from Monaco for a fee that could rise to €10million last summer. The central midfield has shone in United's progress to the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and is in line for a first-team squad role next season.
Hopes are high for Mejbri, taunted as a Sideshow Bob lookalike by Leeds fans at Old Trafford in a Youth Cup tie earlier this season, and the final nine Premier League games, played in a congested calendar, with the option to make more substitutes, might be an ideal time to allow the France youth international to dip his toe into the water of first-team football.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Space X and International Space Station pictured over Greater Manchester

Amazing photos captured the moment the SpaceX Crew Dragon and International Space Station ( ISS ) were spotted from Greater Manchester on Saturday night .
The rocket was spotted at 10.17pm , just minutes after the ISS passed over the UK .
Rocket Falcon 9 blasted off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 8.22pm .
The rocket was carrying the Crew Dragon capsule with experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken , 48 , and Douglas Hurley , 53 .
Scores of Manchester Evening News readers sent in their pictures of the mission .
In the photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be seen in the distance as the sun sets over the rooftops .
Reader Sean Murray also sent in a brilliant picture from south Manchester of the rocket tearing through the sky .
Lewis Wightman also sent in a photo , believed to be the International Space Station .
Scores of people tweeted about the event on Saturday night .
Social media user Ian wrote : `` Actually incredible that I 've just seen two fellas blasting in a rocket to space going over Salford hahaha . ''
While DrunkenPixel tweeted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and watched the SpaceX rocket pass over Manchester with beer in my hand ! ''
And Tom McNamara posted : `` @ SpaceX Just seen your team head over Manchester in the twilight .
`` Congratulations on such a great accomplishment and for bringing us all together . ''
Yaz Tyson was n't quite as lucky - despite running outside to see the rocket , she missed the spectacle .
Writing on Twitter , she said : `` Well I just ran outside in Grinch pj bottoms , a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nearest shoes ) to try and see the rocket .
`` I didn ’ t see the rocket but it ’ s safe to say I served a look , you ’ re welcome Salford . ''
The joint SpaceX and NASA mission , named Demo-2 , marked the first time astronauts were launched into space from US soil in nine years .
NASA described it as a demonstration mission , to show SpaceX ’ s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely .

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Amazing photos captured the moment the SpaceX Crew Dragon and International Space Station (ISS) were spotted from Greater Manchester on Saturday night.
The rocket was spotted at 10.17pm, just minutes after the ISS passed over the UK.
Rocket Falcon 9 blasted off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 8.22pm.
The rocket was carrying the Crew Dragon capsule with experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, 48, and Douglas Hurley, 53.
Scores of Manchester Evening News readers sent in their pictures of the mission.
Katie Bower-Abbott captured the historic event from Westhoughton, Bolton.
(Image: Katie Bower-Abbott)
In the photo, a trail left by the rocket can be seen in the distance as the sun sets over the rooftops.
Reader Sean Murray also sent in a brilliant picture from south Manchester of the rocket tearing through the sky.
Lewis Wightman also sent in a photo, believed to be the International Space Station.
Scores of people tweeted about the event on Saturday night.
Social media user Ian wrote: "Actually incredible that I've just seen two fellas blasting in a rocket to space going over Salford hahaha."
(Image: Lewis Wightman)
While DrunkenPixel tweeted: "Sat in the garden this evening and watched the SpaceX rocket pass over Manchester with beer in my hand!"
And Tom McNamara posted: " @SpaceX Just seen your team head over Manchester in the twilight.
"Congratulations on such a great accomplishment and for bringing us all together."
Yaz Tyson wasn't quite as lucky - despite running outside to see the rocket, she missed the spectacle.
Writing on Twitter, she said: "Well I just ran outside in Grinch pj bottoms, a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina T-shirt and nude heels (they were the nearest shoes) to try and see the rocket.
"I didn’t see the rocket but it’s safe to say I served a look, you’re welcome Salford."
(Image: Getty Images)
The joint SpaceX and NASA mission, named Demo-2, marked the first time astronauts were launched into space from US soil in nine years.
NASA described it as a demonstration mission, to show SpaceX’s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Former footballer who beat cancer says NHS have always been his heroes

Former Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson has paid tribute to the NHS heroes who saved his life .
It 's almost three years since Joe announced he was 'cancer free ' sparking congratulations from across the world of football .
In an emotional tweet he said in June 2017 : “ Let me just confirm !
# TWICE means I ’ m in complete remission !
!
Simple terms I ’ m cancer free .
Extra Time & Penalties but THOMPSON 2 Cancer 0.
” Now , while isolating at home in the vulnerable category of lockdown measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the staff working on the COVID-19 frontline after surviving cancer twice .
Reflecting on his time in hospital he told us : `` They 're our unsung heroes .
You could see that these guys are rushed off their feet .
`` It 's really nice to see the recognition they 're receiving and I do n't want it to go away when this is all finished .
`` It goes without saying that they saved my life .
A hundred per cent they saved my life .
`` There were dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get that recognition . ''
The midfielder first discovered tumours in his neck in 2013 while playing for Tranmere on the Wirral , and was given the news he was suffering from Hodgkin lymphoma .
The football world rallied round him during his chemotherapy and he returned to the pitch playing for Bury , Carlisle , and returned to his boyhood hometown club Rochdale .
Joe , a former Manchester United youth player , beat nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma in 2014 after six months of chemotherapy .
But in March 2017 he confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tumour was found on his chest .
He stopped playing while he underwent more treatment and was told he was in complete remission again after fighting back again with the support of his wife Chantelle their daughter Thailula-Lily , seven , former Rochdale manager Keith Hill and his team-mates .
During his second bout of treatment Joe underwent a stem cell transplant that temporarily sees the body 's immune system eradicated and he had to spend 18 days in an isolation unit with almost no visits from his wife and daughter as even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatal .
Reflecting on this dark time Joe , 31 , previously told how his life was hanging in the balance .
`` There was definitely a few times where I thought this was it , '' he said .
But he returned to the game in a blaze of glory , scoring the goal that kept Rochdale in League One in May 2018 .
Last year he was advised to retire from the sport by specialists and consultants , a decision he made `` with a heavy heart . ''
Joe said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve pushed my body to the absolute limit .
My mind has grown stronger but with the intense treatment my body has had to endure over the last six years it is no longer able to perform to the demands of the professional game .
`` I owe it to my body and also to my family who have all seen me go through hell on more than one occasion . ''
Joe is now busy in lockdown helping his beauty entrepreneur wife selling her BBare brow lamination kits , and business has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed .
The couple are now planning to give thanks back to NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis by gifting some of the kits .
Chantelle , 33 , said : `` When do these guys get the time to take care of themselves ?
`` We just want to do something for them .
We owe them a lot . ''

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Former Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson has paid tribute to the NHS heroes who saved his life.
It's almost three years since Joe announced he was 'cancer free' sparking congratulations from across the world of football.
In an emotional tweet he said in June 2017: “Let me just confirm! #TWICE means I’m in complete remission!! Simple terms I’m cancer free. Extra Time & Penalties but THOMPSON 2 Cancer 0.”
Now, while isolating at home in the vulnerable category of lockdown measures, the retired player is giving thanks to the staff working on the COVID-19 frontline after surviving cancer twice.
(Image: Chantelle Thompson)
Reflecting on his time in hospital he told us: "They're our unsung heroes. You could see that these guys are rushed off their feet.
"It's really nice to see the recognition they're receiving and I don't want it to go away when this is all finished.
"It goes without saying that they saved my life. A hundred per cent they saved my life.
(Image: Chantelle Thompson)
"There were dark days and I always wanted them to get that recognition."
The midfielder first discovered tumours in his neck in 2013 while playing for Tranmere on the Wirral, and was given the news he was suffering from Hodgkin lymphoma.
The football world rallied round him during his chemotherapy and he returned to the pitch playing for Bury, Carlisle, and returned to his boyhood hometown club Rochdale.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Joe, a former Manchester United youth player, beat nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma in 2014 after six months of chemotherapy.
But in March 2017 he confirmed that the cancer had returned after a tumour was found on his chest.
He stopped playing while he underwent more treatment and was told he was in complete remission again after fighting back again with the support of his wife Chantelle their daughter Thailula-Lily, seven, former Rochdale manager Keith Hill and his team-mates.
(Image: Chantelle Thompson)
During his second bout of treatment Joe underwent a stem cell transplant that temporarily sees the body's immune system eradicated and he had to spend 18 days in an isolation unit with almost no visits from his wife and daughter as even the most minor infection could have been fatal.
Reflecting on this dark time Joe, 31, previously told how his life was hanging in the balance.
"There was definitely a few times where I thought this was it," he said.
But he returned to the game in a blaze of glory, scoring the goal that kept Rochdale in League One in May 2018.
Last year he was advised to retire from the sport by specialists and consultants, a decision he made "with a heavy heart."
Joe said in a statement: "I’ve pushed my body to the absolute limit. My mind has grown stronger but with the intense treatment my body has had to endure over the last six years it is no longer able to perform to the demands of the professional game.
"I owe it to my body and also to my family who have all seen me go through hell on more than one occasion."
Joe is now busy in lockdown helping his beauty entrepreneur wife selling her BBare brow lamination kits, and business has been booming during lockdown with beauty salons closed.
The couple are now planning to give thanks back to NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis by gifting some of the kits.
Chantelle, 33, said: "When do these guys get the time to take care of themselves?
"We just want to do something for them. We owe them a lot."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Guardiola could finally get what he wanted with Premier League rule change

Pep Guardiola has never hidden his dislike at the Premier League fixture schedule , especially around Christmas .
The Manchester City manager joked this season that his players would have to be 'kept in the fridge ' to preserve them over the Christmas period , as City played six times in 18 days - including twice within 48 hours .
So the prospect of finishing the season with 10 games in 38 days wo n't immediately ease Guardiola 's concerns over intense fixture schedules , even if City have not played in three months .
They could also have up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and FA Cup to contend with if they reach the finals of both competitions .
However , one possible rule change could give Guardiola the help he has been asking for during his four seasons in England , as the International Football Association Board recently announced that they would temporarily allow five substitutions to be made by a team in each game .
The rule is successfully being used in the Bundesliga since its restart earlier this month , and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said it will be discussed before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws have changed , extra dispensation is possible and the Bundesliga decided to go to five substitutes , '' he said .
“ Our clubs will make that decision in the next few weeks on whether they want to or not .
There are mixed views out there and we will come to a conclusion in the coming weeks.
” You would expect Guardiola and City to back the changes , especially considering they could play more games than any other club between now and the end of the season if they continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitions .
An extra two substitutes would allow Guardiola to further rotate and rest his players between games , and get the most productive use of a fully-fit squad .
The availability of all his players for the first time this season is undoubtedly a boost , but it will also bring new challenges to keep all squad members happy .
By playing up to 16 of his 23-man squad in each game , that challenge is automatically reduced .
Plus , Guardiola could ease Leroy Sane back for the first few fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have greater resources to replace any player showing fatigue .
City should be using the remaining 10 Premier League games to rotate and prepare players for the more important cup games , and two extra substitutions will allow that to happen even more .
With the cancellation of the academy season , too , Guardiola will be able to call upon the likes of Tommy Doyle , Adrian Bernabe and Taylor Harwood-Bellis if needed .
The extra scope given by more substitutions would increase their chances of being able to help the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It seems like a rule change that would benefit City more than most , and would finally be a sign of the Premier League addressing long-help concerns from managers about overscheduling of fixtures .
This would n't be a viable long-term solution to Guardiola 's worries , but it would give the City manager the help from above he 's always asked for in order to finish the season safely .

Pep Guardiola has never hidden his dislike at the Premier League fixture schedule, especially around Christmas.
The Manchester City manager joked this season that his players would have to be 'kept in the fridge' to preserve them over the Christmas period, as City played six times in 18 days - including twice within 48 hours.
So the prospect of finishing the season with 10 games in 38 days won't immediately ease Guardiola's concerns over intense fixture schedules, even if City have not played in three months. They could also have up to nine further games in the Champions League and FA Cup to contend with if they reach the finals of both competitions.
However, one possible rule change could give Guardiola the help he has been asking for during his four seasons in England, as the International Football Association Board recently announced that they would temporarily allow five substitutions to be made by a team in each game.
The rule is successfully being used in the Bundesliga since its restart earlier this month, and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said it will be discussed before the season resumes.
“The IFAB laws have changed, extra dispensation is possible and the Bundesliga decided to go to five substitutes," he said.
“Our clubs will make that decision in the next few weeks on whether they want to or not. There are mixed views out there and we will come to a conclusion in the coming weeks.”
You would expect Guardiola and City to back the changes, especially considering they could play more games than any other club between now and the end of the season if they continue to be successful in the remaining cup competitions.
An extra two substitutes would allow Guardiola to further rotate and rest his players between games, and get the most productive use of a fully-fit squad. The availability of all his players for the first time this season is undoubtedly a boost, but it will also bring new challenges to keep all squad members happy.
By playing up to 16 of his 23-man squad in each game, that challenge is automatically reduced. Plus, Guardiola could ease Leroy Sane back for the first few fixtures after his long injury lay-off, and have greater resources to replace any player showing fatigue.
City should be using the remaining 10 Premier League games to rotate and prepare players for the more important cup games, and two extra substitutions will allow that to happen even more.
With the cancellation of the academy season, too, Guardiola will be able to call upon the likes of Tommy Doyle, Adrian Bernabe and Taylor Harwood-Bellis if needed. The extra scope given by more substitutions would increase their chances of being able to help the squad and gain vital Premier League experience.
It seems like a rule change that would benefit City more than most, and would finally be a sign of the Premier League addressing long-help concerns from managers about overscheduling of fixtures.
This wouldn't be a viable long-term solution to Guardiola's worries, but it would give the City manager the help from above he's always asked for in order to finish the season safely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

The Premier League is significantly closer to returning after the government gave the green light for the game to come @ @ @ @ @ Oliver Dowden , the Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport @ @ @ @ @ elite sport in the country can return providing strict guidelines are adhered to .
June @ @ @ @ @ when the first Premier League games are played in the resumed season .
Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ fourth-placed finish , with Ole Gunnr Solskjaer likely to have the luxury of Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ among others .
Meanwhile , on the transfer front , United are still pursuing a @ @ @ @ @ .
The Nigerian striker sees his current deal expire today with Shanghai Shenhua keen to @ @ @ @ @ start of the Chinese season in July .
United have been linked with Kalidou Koulibaly @ @ @ @ @ Stay with us for the latest United news throughout the day .

The Premier League is significantly closer to returning after the government gave the green light for the game to come back behind closed doors.
Manchester United will be gunning for a fourth-placed finish when the games get back under way from June 17th, with Ole Gunnr Solskjaer likely to have the luxury of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford available, among others.
Meanwhile, on the transfer front, United are still pursuing a loan extension for Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian striker sees his current deal expire today with Shanghai Shenhua keen to welcome him back for the start of the Chinese season in July. United are still hopeful of keeping Ighalo.
Elsewhere, the Old Trafford have been linked with Kalidou Koulibaly, Saul Niguez and Timo Werner and continue to pursue Jadon Sancho, who will likely be in action for Borussia Dortmund against Paderborn in the Bundesliga today.
A recap of today's Manchester United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Odion Ighalo update as Manchester United striker set to leave today

Manchester United are staying tight-lipped over the extension of Odion Ighalo 's loan , with the striker set to leave the club today ( Sunday ) .
MEN Sport understands United are still optimistic about keeping Ighalo for the remainder of the rescheduled Premier League season .
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have so far been unable to make a breakthrough in the talks with his Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua , and his deal expires today ( May 31st ) .
As it stands , Ighalo will technically cease to become a United player and may have trained with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's players were in on Saturday but are n't expected at their Carrington training base today .
United initially completed a January deadline day loan deal for Ighalo until the end of the season , originally scheduled for May .
But with the campaign severely interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic , with all fixtures suspended and now re-arranged to recommence on June 17th , it leaves Ighalo out in the cold .
The Nigerian had been a surprise success at Old Trafford , scoring four goals in eight appearances under Solskjaer - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought in the striker as cover for the injured Marcus Rashford , who went down with a double stress fracture in his back during a January FA Cup replay against Wolves .
Despite Rashford 's subsequent recovery , however , United had been keen to keep Ighalo though were relaxed about the possibility of losing the 30-year-old .
The Chinese Super League season is due to begin in July , with Shanghai eager to have their star striker back .
United sources have told the MEN that they will issue an update on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible that the club could negotiate an extension .
Ighalo will be fondly remembered by many United fans , after scoring a stunning volleyed goal in what may prove to be his final appearance for the Reds - the 5-0 drubbing of LASK Linz in the Europa League last 16 back in March .

Manchester United are staying tight-lipped over the extension of Odion Ighalo's loan, with the striker set to leave the club today (Sunday).
MEN Sport understands United are still optimistic about keeping Ighalo for the remainder of the rescheduled Premier League season. But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have so far been unable to make a breakthrough in the talks with his Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, and his deal expires today (May 31st).
As it stands, Ighalo will technically cease to become a United player and may have trained with his teammates for the final time. United's players were in on Saturday but aren't expected at their Carrington training base today.
United initially completed a January deadline day loan deal for Ighalo until the end of the season, originally scheduled for May. But with the campaign severely interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, with all fixtures suspended and now re-arranged to recommence on June 17th, it leaves Ighalo out in the cold.
The Nigerian had been a surprise success at Old Trafford, scoring four goals in eight appearances under Solskjaer - only three of them starts.
United brought in the striker as cover for the injured Marcus Rashford, who went down with a double stress fracture in his back during a January FA Cup replay against Wolves. Despite Rashford's subsequent recovery, however, United had been keen to keep Ighalo though were relaxed about the possibility of losing the 30-year-old.
The Chinese Super League season is due to begin in July, with Shanghai eager to have their star striker back.
United sources have told the MEN that they will issue an update on Ighalo in due course. It remains possible that the club could negotiate an extension.
Ighalo will be fondly remembered by many United fans, after scoring a stunning volleyed goal in what may prove to be his final appearance for the Reds - the 5-0 drubbing of LASK Linz in the Europa League last 16 back in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Dozens of drivers caught by police using hard shoulder to skip M62 crash

Scores of motorists were caught driving on the hardshoulder to skip traffic caused by a fatal crash on the M62 @ @ @ @ @ closed lanes to get past the crash scene on Wednesday , North West Motorway Police @ @ @ @ @ closed near junction 12 at around 1.30pm following reports of a smash between a white @ @ @ @ @ Yamaha R1 motorbike and Heavy Maintenance Plant Machinery .
The motorcyclist – a man believed @ @ @ @ @ – died at the scene .
Officers tweeted about the incident , warning that the @ @ @ @ @ in danger .
The motorists identified will receive a 'notice of intended prosecution in the @ @ @ @ @ Motorway Police tweeted : `` On Wed , May 27 on the M62 during a @ @ @ @ @ drivers breached either a red X or used the hardshoulder , putting Highways England officers @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle details are known , a notice of intended prosecution is in the post @ @

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Scores of motorists were caught driving on the hardshoulder to skip traffic caused by a fatal crash on the M62.
The drivers also used closed lanes to get past the crash scene on Wednesday, North West Motorway Police tweeted.
The carriageway was closed near junction 12 at around 1.30pm following reports of a smash between a white Transit van, a Red Yamaha R1 motorbike and Heavy Maintenance Plant Machinery.
The motorcyclist – a man believed to be in his 20s – died at the scene.
Police caught 82 drivers speeding past the crash scene.
Officers tweeted about the incident, warning that the motorists put Highways England officers in danger.
The motorists identified will receive a 'notice of intended prosecution in the post'.
North West Motorway Police tweeted: "On Wed, May 27 on the M62 during a fatal RTC investigation, 82 drivers breached either a red X or used the hardshoulder, putting Highways England officers in danger.
"All the vehicle details are known, a notice of intended prosecution is in the post."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Thomas and Friends narrator Michael Angelis dies aged 76

TV star Michael Angelis has died at the age of 76 , his agent has confirmed .
He was best known as the long-term narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Friends - where he lent his voice to the children 's programme for 13 series after taking over from Ringo Starr in 1991 .
The actor , who also starred in Auf Wiedersehen , Pet , and September Song , died suddenly while at home with his wife on Saturday .
Michael also made appearances in Casualty , The Bill , Holby City and Heartbeat .
Born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screen in the 1970s in programmes such as Z Cars , Thirty-Minute Theatre and an episode of Coronation Street , before stints in Minder , World ’ s End and Boys From The Blackstuff .
He was married to Coronation Street actress Helen Worth , who plays Gail Platt , from 1991 to 2001 , and later married Jennifer Khalastchi .
On Twitter , tributes have been made to the late actor , with one describing the news as 'heartbreaking ' .
Another shared : `` RIP Michael Angelis who starred in Boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depiction of joblessness and despair in 80s Liverpool .
`` He was a brilliant actor who portrayed characters from Liverpool with a warmth and an honesty at a time when the city was much maligned . ''

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TV star Michael Angelis has died at the age of 76, his agent has confirmed.
He was best known as the long-term narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Friends - where he lent his voice to the children's programme for 13 series after taking over from Ringo Starr in 1991.
The actor, who also starred in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, and September Song, died suddenly while at home with his wife on Saturday.
(Image: BBC)
Michael also made appearances in Casualty, The Bill, Holby City and Heartbeat.
Born in Liverpool, he first appeared on screen in the 1970s in programmes such as Z Cars, Thirty-Minute Theatre and an episode of Coronation Street, before stints in Minder, World’s End and Boys From The Blackstuff.
He was married to Coronation Street actress Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, from 1991 to 2001, and later married Jennifer Khalastchi.
On Twitter, tributes have been made to the late actor, with one describing the news as 'heartbreaking'.
Another shared: "RIP Michael Angelis who starred in Boys from the Blackstuff, a brutally honest depiction of joblessness and despair in 80s Liverpool.
"He was a brilliant actor who portrayed characters from Liverpool with a warmth and an honesty at a time when the city was much maligned."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Manchester United can unleash exciting new system for Tottenham game

Manchester United trialled it against Everton on the first day of March , without much success .
But lots has changed since then .
That 1-1 draw at Goodison Park feels like a lifetime ago , so much so that it 's difficult to believe it 's United 's most recent Premier League away fixture .
Back then , coronavirus was a distant problem for many in the United Kingdom ; something you saw as a distant news item on social media rather than a very real concern , which has brought the advent of social-distancing .
Normality , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return even if United 's next Premier League away game - likely to be at Tottenham Hotspur on June 20th or 21st - will be a very different affair .
The simmering , snarling atmosphere that hampered United 's progress against Everton on Merseyside will become a thing of the past , though hopefully only temporarily .
Tottenham 's shiny new stadium will be empty , bar for the odd cameraman , medic or linesman .
The positives for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are on the purely footballing side of things .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to choose from , with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford to join a side that was flying before the suspension of football .
So although Solskjaer tried a diamond formation at Everton three months ago , he now has the players to make it a triumph .
Mason Greenwood was asked to play up front alongside Anthony Martial that day at Goodison but it was n't the teenager 's afternoon .
Nor did Scott McTominay look particularly comfortable on the right side of the diamond , with Nemanja Matic holding the fort in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
Pogba 's return has given his manager a nice dilemma : how to fit both him and Bruno Fernandes into the same side .
The diamond would appear the most obvious solution , with Pogba and Fred to fill the shuttling midfield roles either side of McTominay ( or Matic ) and Fernandes ahead of them in his favourite No.10 role .
United are n't blessed with quality wide options but they have two mobile and energetic forwards in Martial and Rashford , who seem destined to play as a pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come off the bench and make an impact - as he did in the home game against Everton this season .
Daniel James fits into the same category .
The bad news for United is that the Tottenham game would appear to be more difficult now than it might have been in March .
Jose Mourinho would n't have had Harry Kane or Son Heung-Min to choose from back then due to injury , but like Pogba and Rashford the key Spurs pair should be back .
United will have had ample time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've already been back in training for a week-and-a-half .
Solskjaer and his coaches must surely have all eyes on that first game back .
Devising a new system could be the way to continue United 's 11-game unbeaten run , more than three months after it came to an unexpected halt .

Manchester United trialled it against Everton on the first day of March, without much success. But lots has changed since then.
That 1-1 draw at Goodison Park feels like a lifetime ago, so much so that it's difficult to believe it's United's most recent Premier League away fixture. Back then, coronavirus was a distant problem for many in the United Kingdom; something you saw as a distant news item on social media rather than a very real concern, which has brought the advent of social-distancing.
Normality, just like football, is getting closer to a return even if United's next Premier League away game - likely to be at Tottenham Hotspur on June 20th or 21st - will be a very different affair.
The simmering, snarling atmosphere that hampered United's progress against Everton on Merseyside will become a thing of the past, though hopefully only temporarily. Tottenham's shiny new stadium will be empty, bar for the odd cameraman, medic or linesman.
The positives for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are on the purely footballing side of things. United could very realistically have a fully-fit squad to choose from, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford to join a side that was flying before the suspension of football.
So although Solskjaer tried a diamond formation at Everton three months ago, he now has the players to make it a triumph. Mason Greenwood was asked to play up front alongside Anthony Martial that day at Goodison but it wasn't the teenager's afternoon. Nor did Scott McTominay look particularly comfortable on the right side of the diamond, with Nemanja Matic holding the fort in the middle.
The situation is rosier now. Pogba's return has given his manager a nice dilemma: how to fit both him and Bruno Fernandes into the same side.
The diamond would appear the most obvious solution, with Pogba and Fred to fill the shuttling midfield roles either side of McTominay (or Matic) and Fernandes ahead of them in his favourite No.10 role.
United aren't blessed with quality wide options but they have two mobile and energetic forwards in Martial and Rashford, who seem destined to play as a pair. Greenwood is the ideal option to come off the bench and make an impact - as he did in the home game against Everton this season. Daniel James fits into the same category.
The bad news for United is that the Tottenham game would appear to be more difficult now than it might have been in March. Jose Mourinho wouldn't have had Harry Kane or Son Heung-Min to choose from back then due to injury, but like Pogba and Rashford the key Spurs pair should be back.
United will have had ample time to prepare, however, given that they've already been back in training for a week-and-a-half. Solskjaer and his coaches must surely have all eyes on that first game back. Devising a new system could be the way to continue United's 11-game unbeaten run, more than three months after it came to an unexpected halt.
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Possible United line up:
Goalkeeper: David De Gea
Back four: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw
Central midfield: Fred, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba
Attacking midfield: Bruno Fernandes
Strikers: Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Dimitar Berbatov sends message to Man United over Coutinho transfer

There is `` no point '' in Manchester United making a summer swoop for Philippe Coutinho , according to the club 's former striker Dimitar Berbatov .
Coutinho 's future is up in the air right now with the former Liverpool playmaker surplus to requirements at Barcelona and due to return from a mixed season on loan at Bayern Munich .
United are among the clubs who have been linked with a move , either permanently or on another loan deal .
But Berbatov believes the impact made by United 's January signing Bruno Fernandes in the No.10 role means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's side to pursue Coutinho .
`` There have been a lot of Premier League clubs linked with him , Arsenal , Chelsea , Newcastle and even Manchester United , but sometimes the obvious choice is n't always the correct one , '' Berbatov wrote in his Betfair column .
`` Everyone thought he would do great when he moved to Barcelona but it did n't work out , sometimes you need to step back to go forwards , he will go to a good team there is no question about that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a manager to believe in him and make him the main man so that he can play calm and be free to do what he does .
`` Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford , but honestly , United do n't need him right now . ''
Berbatov cited Fernandes , as well as other midfield talents like Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay among the reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Coutinho .
MEN Sport understands United are prioritising the right-wing and centre-forward positions for the next transfer window .
On Coutinho , the former United forward Berbatov added : `` Bruno Fernandes is a very similar player ; he really hit the ground running and looks to be a very promising signing so I do n't think there would be any point in United signing him .
`` Pogba is coming back , Fernandes is there , McTominay is producing great football as well , they have enough quality there so signing @ @ @ @ @ @

There is "no point" in Manchester United making a summer swoop for Philippe Coutinho, according to the club's former striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Coutinho's future is up in the air right now with the former Liverpool playmaker surplus to requirements at Barcelona and due to return from a mixed season on loan at Bayern Munich.
United are among the clubs who have been linked with a move, either permanently or on another loan deal.
But Berbatov believes the impact made by United's January signing Bruno Fernandes in the No.10 role means there is no need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to pursue Coutinho.
"There have been a lot of Premier League clubs linked with him, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and even Manchester United, but sometimes the obvious choice isn't always the correct one," Berbatov wrote in his Betfair column.
"Everyone thought he would do great when he moved to Barcelona but it didn't work out, sometimes you need to step back to go forwards, he will go to a good team there is no question about that, but he needs the trust of a manager to believe in him and make him the main man so that he can play calm and be free to do what he does.
"Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford, but honestly, United don't need him right now."
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Berbatov cited Fernandes, as well as other midfield talents like Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay among the reasons why United don't need a player like Coutinho. MEN Sport understands United are prioritising the right-wing and centre-forward positions for the next transfer window.
On Coutinho, the former United forward Berbatov added: "Bruno Fernandes is a very similar player; he really hit the ground running and looks to be a very promising signing so I don't think there would be any point in United signing him.
"Pogba is coming back, Fernandes is there, McTominay is producing great football as well, they have enough quality there so signing Coutinho would be pointless."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Huge fire tears through moorland north of Bolton - a barbecue could be to blame

Firefighters are tackling a huge fire tearing through moorland north of Bolton .
It is thought that the blaze , which has been raging since about 6pm last night ( Saturday ) was started by a barbecue .
Fire crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire are at the scene off Bolton Road , Darwen .
The fire service is warning people nearby to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed as a result of the fire .
Meanwhile , people are being told not to visit Darwen Tower today .
A statement from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with wildfire teams and specialist appliances resumed firefighting at first light .
The fire is affecting approximately 5km of moorland .
`` Please avoid the area , particularly trails along the Witton Weaver ’ s Way .
Road closures are in place including Turton Road .
Travelling to the scene by vehicle , bike or on foot , may block access for emergency vehicles and hamper our response .
`` If you ’ re nearby and affected by smoke , stay indoors and keep your windows and doors closed . ''
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last night : `` Firefighters from Darwen were called to reports of a fire in the open near Bolton Road , Darwen .
`` Firefighters are currently using aqua packs and beaters to bring the fire under control . ''
They later added : `` There are eight fire engines in attendance alongside a Polaris vehicle , two hagglund vehicles and the burn team .
`` The fire front is approximately 1.5km by 44m . ''

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Firefighters are tackling a huge fire tearing through moorland north of Bolton.
It is thought that the blaze, which has been raging since about 6pm last night (Saturday) was started by a barbecue.
Fire crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire are at the scene off Bolton Road, Darwen.
The fire service is warning people nearby to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed as a result of the fire.
(Image: Lancs Live)
Meanwhile, people are being told not to visit Darwen Tower today.
A statement from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Eight fire engines along with wildfire teams and specialist appliances resumed firefighting at first light. The fire is affecting approximately 5km of moorland.
"Please avoid the area, particularly trails along the Witton Weaver’s Way. Road closures are in place including Turton Road. Travelling to the scene by vehicle, bike or on foot, may block access for emergency vehicles and hamper our response.
"If you’re nearby and affected by smoke, stay indoors and keep your windows and doors closed."
(Image: Phil Taylor)
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said last night: "Firefighters from Darwen were called to reports of a fire in the open near Bolton Road, Darwen.
"On arrival firefighters requested further crews attend.
"Firefighters are currently using aqua packs and beaters to bring the fire under control."
They later added: "There are eight fire engines in attendance alongside a Polaris vehicle, two hagglund vehicles and the burn team.
"The fire front is approximately 1.5km by 44m."