themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man United great Gary Neville recalls moment he knew Ronaldo was special

Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo was too `` erratic '' in the early stages of his Manchester United career but hailed the way he became one of the best in the world .
Ronaldo moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2003 for just over £12m from Sporting Lisbon .
And although he went on to become one of the greatest players in world football , the winger initially found life tough going in England .
So much so that Neville has recalled how he once vented his frustration about the now 35-year-old to the club 's strength and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he couldn ’ t cope with his unpredictability .
But now reflecting on Ronaldo ’ s rise to become one of the best in world football , Neville admits it was an incredible watch. ''
Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlos Queiroz , I think it ’ s important to put Carlos Queiroz in the category with Sir Alex , they were both champions of him , they both believed in him , ” he told The Football Show on Sky Sports .
`` I think that he came back from the World Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had changed .
His maturity and his decision-making , which was a big thing , his experience , his physical attributes had completely changed overnight .
`` He went from someone who , if you look at his early pictures at Manchester United , he was scrawny , really thin , wiry , didn ’ t look very strong .
`` All of a sudden , I think it was after that 2006 World Cup , he came back like a super-middleweight boxer .
His body had just completely transformed , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point of view and a plyometric point of view , the ability to leap , the ability to score with his head , the ability to change direction , everything seems to fall into place .
It was just a maturity , physically , mentally , everything happened to him .
`` It was brilliant to watch , there was a point I remember going into the gym after one training session and speaking to Mike Clegg [ United ’ s strength and conditioning coach ] who worked very hard with Cristiano physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ I don ’ t know what he ’ s going to do next ’ .
`` You didn ’ t know where he was going to be defensively , you didn ’ t know when he was going to release the ball , players in the middle of the box didn ’ t know when he was going to cross it .
It was just erratic .
`` But they had great faith in him , Sir Alex Ferguso n and Carlos Queiroz , and they believed in him , put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had greater reputations at the time and he developed into something brilliant . ''

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Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo was too "erratic" in the early stages of his Manchester United career but hailed the way he became one of the best in the world.
Ronaldo moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2003 for just over £12m from Sporting Lisbon.
And although he went on to become one of the greatest players in world football, the winger initially found life tough going in England.
So much so that Neville has recalled how he once vented his frustration about the now 35-year-old to the club's strength and conditioning coach, Mike Clegg, because he couldn’t cope with his unpredictability.
But now reflecting on Ronaldo’s rise to become one of the best in world football, Neville admits it was an incredible watch.
" Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlos Queiroz, I think it’s important to put Carlos Queiroz in the category with Sir Alex, they were both champions of him, they both believed in him,” he told The Football Show on Sky Sports.
"I think that he came back from the World Cup that summer. It was like everything had changed. His maturity and his decision-making, which was a big thing, his experience, his physical attributes had completely changed overnight.
"He went from someone who, if you look at his early pictures at Manchester United, he was scrawny, really thin, wiry, didn’t look very strong.
"All of a sudden, I think it was after that 2006 World Cup, he came back like a super-middleweight boxer. His body had just completely transformed, he was absolutely incredible.
"From a strength point of view and a plyometric point of view, the ability to leap, the ability to score with his head, the ability to change direction, everything seems to fall into place. It was just a maturity, physically, mentally, everything happened to him.
"It was brilliant to watch, there was a point I remember going into the gym after one training session and speaking to Mike Clegg [ United’s strength and conditioning coach] who worked very hard with Cristiano physically in the gym and saying to him, ‘I don’t know what he’s going to do next’.
"You didn’t know where he was going to be defensively, you didn’t know when he was going to release the ball, players in the middle of the box didn’t know when he was going to cross it. It was just erratic.
"But they had great faith in him, Sir Alex Ferguso n and Carlos Queiroz, and they believed in him, put him forward in front of players who had greater reputations at the time and he developed into something brilliant."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--James names the Man United teammate who left him starstruck

Daniel James admits he was left starstruck when he first met Juan Mata after moving to Manchester United .
The Wales international completed a dream transfer to Old Trafford last summer when he became the first signing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's reign .
After a breakthrough season with Swansea in the Championship it was a huge change of scenery for James , but he says his move to Manchester was made easier by the warm welcome of his hero Mata .
When asked to name his football idols as a child James named Mata along with three other greats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few , '' James told Sky Sports .
`` I think everyone looks up to ( Lionel ) Messi but I think I 've got to go Juan as someone I always looked up to and to play with him now is surreal for me .
`` ( Eden ) Hazard is one , Thierry Henry , unbelievable .
So yeah , I 'd go them . ''
When further pressed on the inclusion of Mata the United forward recalled their first encounter and how he adored the Spaniard from his time at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think just what he did , so graceful on the pitch and I remember I got one of his shirts , Europa League shirts , when he won it at Chelsea .
`` He is just someone who I always looked up to .
To play in the same team is just surreal for me .
I think when I first met him it was just a bit weird .
Growing up as a kid , looking up to someone and then end up playing with them .
Not just being great on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , someone that obviously inspire me a lot .
`` I think when I first met him he came and sat next to me in the changing room and he said ' I know it is a big move for you , if you need anything here is my number .
If you ever need a message , or someone to talk to I 'll be here ' .
That was great for me . ''

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Daniel James admits he was left starstruck when he first met Juan Mata after moving to Manchester United.
The Wales international completed a dream transfer to Old Trafford last summer when he became the first signing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign.
After a breakthrough season with Swansea in the Championship it was a huge change of scenery for James, but he says his move to Manchester was made easier by the warm welcome of his hero Mata.
When asked to name his football idols as a child James named Mata along with three other greats.
"I've got quite a few," James told Sky Sports.
"I think everyone looks up to (Lionel) Messi but I think I've got to go Juan as someone I always looked up to and to play with him now is surreal for me.
"(Eden) Hazard is one, Thierry Henry, unbelievable. So yeah, I'd go them."
When further pressed on the inclusion of Mata the United forward recalled their first encounter and how he adored the Spaniard from his time at Chelsea.
He added: "I think just what he did, so graceful on the pitch and I remember I got one of his shirts, Europa League shirts, when he won it at Chelsea.
"He is just someone who I always looked up to. To play in the same team is just surreal for me. I think when I first met him it was just a bit weird. Growing up as a kid, looking up to someone and then end up playing with them. Not just being great on the pitch but off the pitch as well, someone that obviously inspire me a lot.
"I think when I first met him he came and sat next to me in the changing room and he said 'I know it is a big move for you, if you need anything here is my number. If you ever need a message, or someone to talk to I'll be here'. That was great for me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Metrolink gets £11.6m rescue package - but June could still be end of the line

The immediate future of Metrolink has been secured thanks to an £11.6m government bailout .
But the backdated emergency cash injection is only for twelve weeks and will run out in June .
Greater Manchester 's tram network is currently losing about £5.5m every month because of the coronavirus lockdown , prompting fears from Mayor Andy Burnham that the entire system could be 'mothballed ' without government intervention .
Today ( Saturday ) Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made good on a promise made last month to help help Metrolink by announcing funding worth £11.6m .
The cash injection is designed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enable key workers including NHS staff to work .
The announcement is part of £30m package to keep light rail services running across England during the crisis .
The Department for Transport has agreed twelve weeks of funding for Metrolink - £970,000 per week - enabling key routes to remain open for people travelling to hospitals , supermarkets or those who can not work from home .
But the funding , backdated to the middle of March , will run out in the middle of June .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of the virus and protect the NHS is to stay at home – but protecting key transport services is vital to enable essential travel .
“ Manchester Metrolink continues to provide the Greater Manchester area with an essential transport lifeline even through this time of national crisis .
It plays a crucial role in getting NHS staff and emergency services to work - and it is only right that we offer operators support during this time of national crisis .
“ This package of support will help ensure light rail services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The cash injection follows a £397m package to ensure key bus services continue to operate .
The DfT has temporarily suspended normal franchise agreements and transferred all revenue and cost risk to the government for a limited period , and is offering free refunds to anyone holding an advance ticket to ensure passengers are not out of pocket .
Last month the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said Metrolink could be shut down unless an urgent package of government funding was confirmed Mr Burnham said at the time : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to run a public transport service in these circumstances .
`` If there is no deal from the government in the way they 've bailed out the bus and rail sectors , we are going to face the difficult decision of whether or not we need to mothball the Metrolink .
`` It 's not something we have any wish to do because we want to support those crucial workers , those minimum wage heroes , because they still need to get to work for us .
`` In absence of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner . ''

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The immediate future of Metrolink has been secured thanks to an £11.6m government bailout.
But the backdated emergency cash injection is only for twelve weeks and will run out in June.
Greater Manchester's tram network is currently losing about £5.5m every month because of the coronavirus lockdown, prompting fears from Mayor Andy Burnham that the entire system could be 'mothballed' without government intervention.
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Today (Saturday) Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made good on a promise made last month to help help Metrolink by announcing funding worth £11.6m.
The cash injection is designed to keep Metrolink going for twelve weeks to enable key workers including NHS staff to work.
The announcement is part of £30m package to keep light rail services running across England during the crisis.
The Department for Transport has agreed twelve weeks of funding for Metrolink - £970,000 per week - enabling key routes to remain open for people travelling to hospitals, supermarkets or those who cannot work from home.
But the funding, backdated to the middle of March, will run out in the middle of June.
(Image: Mark Waugh)
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “The best way to stop the spread of the virus and protect the NHS is to stay at home – but protecting key transport services is vital to enable essential travel.
“Manchester Metrolink continues to provide the Greater Manchester area with an essential transport lifeline even through this time of national crisis. It plays a crucial role in getting NHS staff and emergency services to work - and it is only right that we offer operators support during this time of national crisis.
“This package of support will help ensure light rail services continue to operate at this difficult time.”
The cash injection follows a £397m package to ensure key bus services continue to operate.
The DfT has temporarily suspended normal franchise agreements and transferred all revenue and cost risk to the government for a limited period, and is offering free refunds to anyone holding an advance ticket to ensure passengers are not out of pocket.
Last month the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said Metrolink could be shut down unless an urgent package of government funding was confirmed
Mr Burnham said at the time: "We are losing millions of pounds every month trying to run a public transport service in these circumstances.
"If there is no deal from the government in the way they've bailed out the bus and rail sectors, we are going to face the difficult decision of whether or not we need to mothball the Metrolink.
"It's not something we have any wish to do because we want to support those crucial workers, those minimum wage heroes, because they still need to get to work for us.
"In absence of that support, we are forced into a corner."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man United morning headlines as Spurs star speaks on Kane future and FA plan

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for May 2 .
Tottenham striker and England captain Harry Kane has been linked with a stunning move to Manchester United this summer , with one of his club teammates now speaking about the transfer rumours .
Kane is contracted to Tottenham until 2024 and would command a fee well in excess of £100million .
It is understood United and Tottenham think a transfer is unlikely .
The striker would be of interest to United should he be viewed as attainable , especially after the club missed out on Erling Haaland in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation of Harry , at the moment he is here , '' Gazzaniga told ESPN .
`` We are happy with him , of course .
He 's a player who always gives us goals and points .
`` He is always very important for us .
We are only thinking of him as a Tottenham player .
We 're not thinking of him being on another team . ''
The strict social distancing rules in force at the moment mean that United players , like everyone else , can only be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household .
That means that squads can not meet up for training sessions or any socialising , while midfielder Nemanja Matic has now revealed that he misses Axel Tuanzebe - with whom he has struck up a close friendship - the most at Old Trafford .
The two have only played together four times at United and the youth graduate at the club is notably younger than Matic , but the two are pals .
`` Which player am I missing the most ?
Axel ! ''
Matic stated to the club website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him , because we always attack each other – in a good [ funny ] way !
In a good way !
`` Always , the players like it when we are together in the changing room .
They always expect what is going to happen next , so I miss him a lot .
`` I 'm in good relations with everyone .
Of course , with players who are close to my age , I understand [ them ] better .
But , to be honest , I like everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to share the funny jokes with Marcus Rashford , Jesse [ Lingard ] ... but the players closer to my age like Juan [ Mata ] , David [ De Gea ] , of course , I understand better with them than Mason Greenwood , for example , because there is an age gap of more than 10 years . ''
The Premier League is intent on completing the 2019/20 campaign with all remaining games to take place in neutral stadiums .
Friday ’ s summit meeting between representatives of all 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention of 'between eight and ten neutral and approved ' top-flight stadiums to complete the season .
Brighton ’ s Amex , St Mary ’ s in Southampton , Manchester City 's Etihad Stadium and West Ham 's London Stadium as they are all modern and away from city centres , report the BBC and PA. Football in England has been suspended indefinitely since mid-March and there have been fears the season will not be completed , although that remains the intention of those involved .
Another meeting is scheduled for Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to training in mid-May ahead of a June 8 restart .

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for May 2.
Spurs player on Kane future
Tottenham striker and England captain Harry Kane has been linked with a stunning move to Manchester United this summer, with one of his club teammates now speaking about the transfer rumours.
Kane is contracted to Tottenham until 2024 and would command a fee well in excess of £100million. It is understood United and Tottenham think a transfer is unlikely.
The striker would be of interest to United should he be viewed as attainable, especially after the club missed out on Erling Haaland in January.
"I don't know the situation of Harry, at the moment he is here," Gazzaniga told ESPN. "We are happy with him, of course. He's a player who always gives us goals and points.
"He is always very important for us. We are only thinking of him as a Tottenham player. We're not thinking of him being on another team."
Matic missing Tuanzebe friendship
The strict social distancing rules in force at the moment mean that United players, like everyone else, can only be in close proximity to members of their own household.
That means that squads cannot meet up for training sessions or any socialising, while midfielder Nemanja Matic has now revealed that he misses Axel Tuanzebe - with whom he has struck up a close friendship - the most at Old Trafford.
The two have only played together four times at United and the youth graduate at the club is notably younger than Matic, but the two are pals.
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"Which player am I missing the most? Axel!" Matic stated to the club website. "I always like to speak with him, because we always attack each other – in a good [funny] way! In a good way!
"Always, the players like it when we are together in the changing room. They always expect what is going to happen next, so I miss him a lot.
"I'm in good relations with everyone. Of course, with players who are close to my age, I understand [them] better. But, to be honest, I like everyone in the changing room.
"I like to share the funny jokes with Marcus Rashford, Jesse [Lingard]... but the players closer to my age like Juan [Mata], David [De Gea], of course, I understand better with them than Mason Greenwood, for example, because there is an age gap of more than 10 years."
Premier League plan on neutral grounds
The Premier League is intent on completing the 2019/20 campaign with all remaining games to take place in neutral stadiums.
Friday’s summit meeting between representatives of all 20 Premier League clubs and the FA included mention of 'between eight and ten neutral and approved' top-flight stadiums to complete the season.
Brighton ’s Amex, St Mary’s in Southampton, Manchester City's Etihad Stadium and West Ham's London Stadium as they are all modern and away from city centres, report the BBC and PA.
Football in England has been suspended indefinitely since mid-March and there have been fears the season will not be completed, although that remains the intention of those involved.
Another meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, with hopes of a return to training in mid-May ahead of a June 8 restart.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Manchester United player Daniel James reacts to Gareth Bale comparisons

Manchester United winger Daniel James says it is 'silly ' for him to be compared to Gareth Bale .
James , 22 , joined United from Swansea City for £15million rising to £18m at the start of last summer despite having never played in the Premier League , but has enjoyed an encouraging first season in the top flight .
Bale , 30 , was on the brink of leaving Real Madrid for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in July but is still at the Bernabeu nearly seven years on from a world record £85m move from Tottenham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leagues , four Club World Cups , the Copa del Rey and La Liga title in a trophy-laden career in Spain , but Bale 's reluctance to assimilate to Spanish culture has driven a wedge between him and Madrid fans .
James is expected to line up alongside Bale at the European Championship next year but literally laughed at the comparison between the pair .
`` I do n't think you can compare me to him , what he 's done , '' James told Sky Sports .
`` To play with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that does n't know him , he 's such a great guy and just a normal guy , really .
He 's great with the youngsters , he 's great around the place , but to be compared with him is a bit too much , I think .
`` For what he 's done in his career , how he went from a left-back to a left midfielder to win the Champions League , it 's just amazing .
Players like him , you obviously look up to , but I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silly . ''
United wanted to sign Bale from Southampton in 2007 but the Saints accepted a bid from Spurs without informing a miffed Sir Alex Ferguson .
Bale claimed the PFA Player of the Year award on two occasions with Spurs before he left for Madrid in 2013 .
Despite the inevitability of a move to Madrid , United offered £86m for Bale seven years ago and were keen on signing him in 2017 but received little encouragement from the Welshman 's camp .

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Manchester United winger Daniel James says it is 'silly' for him to be compared to Gareth Bale.
James, 22, joined United from Swansea City for £15million rising to £18m at the start of last summer despite having never played in the Premier League, but has enjoyed an encouraging first season in the top flight.
Bale, 30, was on the brink of leaving Real Madrid for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in July but is still at the Bernabeu nearly seven years on from a world record £85m move from Tottenham.
The Wales international has lifted four Champions Leagues, four Club World Cups, the Copa del Rey and La Liga title in a trophy-laden career in Spain, but Bale's reluctance to assimilate to Spanish culture has driven a wedge between him and Madrid fans.
James is expected to line up alongside Bale at the European Championship next year but literally laughed at the comparison between the pair.
"I don't think you can compare me to him, what he's done," James told Sky Sports. "To play with him at Wales is obviously amazing. Anyone that doesn't know him, he's such a great guy and just a normal guy, really. He's great with the youngsters, he's great around the place, but to be compared with him is a bit too much, I think.
"For what he's done in his career, how he went from a left-back to a left midfielder to win the Champions League, it's just amazing. Players like him, you obviously look up to, but I think being compared to him is a bit silly."
United wanted to sign Bale from Southampton in 2007 but the Saints accepted a bid from Spurs without informing a miffed Sir Alex Ferguson. Bale claimed the PFA Player of the Year award on two occasions with Spurs before he left for Madrid in 2013.
Despite the inevitability of a move to Madrid, United offered £86m for Bale seven years ago and were keen on signing him in 2017 but received little encouragement from the Welshman's camp.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Roma give transfer update on Man United defender Chris Smalling

Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca says he is doing everything he can to try and extend Chris Smalling 's stay with the club .
The Manchester United defender is on loan for the 2019/20 season and has impressed in Serie A .
A deal is yet to have been agreed by the clubs over a potential permanent deal for the 30-year-old , but Fonseca says Smalling wants to stay in Rome , and he is trying to secure a deal .
`` I will do everything I can to keep him at Roma next year too , '' Fonseca told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay , let 's see what happens .
`` He 's an amazing man , so humble , so professional .
He is adored by the fans and established himself as one of the leaders in the dressing room .
`` It 's not easy for English central defenders to adapt so quickly to Italian football , the record there is n't good .
But he has been amazing . ''
Smalling did not play in Roma 's opening four games of the season , but has gone on to feature heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford , but is said to have settled well in Italy .
Whether United will be tempted to agree to a permanent deal is another matter .

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Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca says he is doing everything he can to try and extend Chris Smalling's stay with the club.
The Manchester United defender is on loan for the 2019/20 season and has impressed in Serie A.
A deal is yet to have been agreed by the clubs over a potential permanent deal for the 30-year-old, but Fonseca says Smalling wants to stay in Rome, and he is trying to secure a deal.
"I will do everything I can to keep him at Roma next year too," Fonseca told ESPN. "I know he wants to stay, let's see what happens.
"He's an amazing man, so humble, so professional. He is adored by the fans and established himself as one of the leaders in the dressing room.
"It's not easy for English central defenders to adapt so quickly to Italian football, the record there isn't good. But he has been amazing."
Smalling did not play in Roma's opening four games of the season, but has gone on to feature heavily in Serie A since.
He still has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, but is said to have settled well in Italy. Whether United will be tempted to agree to a permanent deal is another matter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Shopping and going to the gym could change forever after lockdown

While lockdown is set to continue for a while yet , many of us are now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel , and are looking to what things may be like once we 're not all forced to stay staring at the same four walls at home .
Everyone 's got something they 're missing in lockdown - whether it be a trip to the Trafford Centre , a solid gym session , or unlimited refills at Nando 's - and there 's no denying that we 're all looking forward to things going back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look more positive , as McDonald 's has confirmed its reopening some stores , supermarket operating times have extended again , and customers can click and collect items from 'non-essential ' shops .
But can things ever really go back to 'normal ' ?
Here 's how things could change at supermarkets , gyms and on the high street after lockdown , according to the Mirror .
Humphrey Cobbold , chief executive of PureGym , told BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme the chain was working to upgrade the hygiene and sanitisation regime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are allowed to reopen again .
He said : `` The right approach is a considered and careful opening .
We will probably , when permitted by government , start by opening half a dozen sites and then expand from there when we 're confident that we have a model that 's safe and secure for members for the future . ''
Elsewhere , Virgin Active will inform customers when they will reopen clubs `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice '' .
Gym members could also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the coming weeks , some non-essential businesses will be allowed to open , it is believed .
This includes garden centres and car showrooms , provided social distancing can be maintained .
Lobby group the British Retail Consortium has guidelines on ensuring the safe reopening of non-essential firms .
Suggestions include limiting entry and exit points , using floor markings to outline social distancing and keeping changing rooms closed .
The guidance also suggests installing cleaning stations with hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes at the front of stores .
Contactless payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly .
Staff who serve customers are to be protected with screens , visors and gloves .
Other measures may include one-way systems through stores , a cap on how many people are allowed in at any given time and security guards at the door .
Major takeaway chains such as KFC , Burger King and Pret A Manger started reopening a few branches this week .
They have introduced strict safety and social distancing measures including regular handwashing and sanitising every 30 minutes .
There are also restrictions on the amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time .
Meanwhile , pubs are braced for large numbers of people eager to visit their locals when they reopen again .
Emma McClarkin , chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association , said : `` At this stage it is difficult to say when pubs are expected to reopen and what the future of the pub looks like .
We are looking to the Government to provide us more detail on when pubs can go back to business and how they will be able to operate .
`` Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very seriously , when pubs reopen our members will be considering as a matter of the highest priority how to keep staff and customers safe while maintaining the pub experience . ''
It has also been reported that pub landlords may be asked to ration alcohol after lockdown , with a two or three pint limit for customers .
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism has also launched an urgent inquiry into how the sectors could reopen .
Heathrow Airport boss John Holland-Kaye told PA it would be `` physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at airports and that there will need to be better health checks of passengers .
He said UK airports should follow countries in Asia which have introduced screening measures , temperature checks and improved hygiene procedures .
Passengers may also be required to wear masks during flights .
Mr Holland Kaye added : `` The constraint is not about how many people you can fit on a plane , it will be how many people you can get through an airport safely . ''
Travellers could also be told to arrive up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow for extra measures , such as being swabbed and tested for the virus before being able to go through security .
Independent aviation analysts have said planes would have to be fully disinfected after every flight , meaning ticket prices could increase .
Low-cost airline Wizz Air was to resume some flights from Luton airport on Friday , with passengers required to wear face masks .
Crew will also wear masks and will keep a distance between passengers during boarding .
The Rail Delivery Group is coordinating the rail industry 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services will continue to run on a reduced timetable and passengers will be given clear advice about how to stay two metres apart .
Changes to travel will be made following the Government 's advice and train companies will remind customers of the action they need to take while using their services .
Great Western Railway has said it is looking to increase services from mid-May , with further increases when the Government starts to ease the lockdown .
Elsewhere , the Rail , Maritime and Transport ( RMT ) union warned there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport services soon , amid speculation of a rise in journeys on May 11 or May 18 when a new rail timetable is due .
Industry sources said last week no dates have yet been agreed or announced .

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While lockdown is set to continue for a while yet, many of us are now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, and are looking to what things may be like once we're not all forced to stay staring at the same four walls at home.
Everyone's got something they're missing in lockdown - whether it be a trip to the Trafford Centre, a solid gym session, or unlimited refills at Nando's - and there's no denying that we're all looking forward to things going back to 'normal'.
Things have started to look more positive, as McDonald's has confirmed its reopening some stores, supermarket operating times have extended again, and customers can click and collect items from 'non-essential' shops.
But can things ever really go back to 'normal'?
Here's how things could change at supermarkets, gyms and on the high street after lockdown, according to the Mirror.
Gyms
Humphrey Cobbold, chief executive of PureGym, told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme the chain was working to upgrade the hygiene and sanitisation regime to ensure customers' safety when facilities are allowed to reopen again.
He said: "The right approach is a considered and careful opening. We will probably, when permitted by government, start by opening half a dozen sites and then expand from there when we're confident that we have a model that's safe and secure for members for the future."
Elsewhere, Virgin Active will inform customers when they will reopen clubs "once it is safe to do so based on government advice".
Gym members could also be asked to perform frequent hand-washing during visits.
Shopping
In the coming weeks, some non-essential businesses will be allowed to open, it is believed.
This includes garden centres and car showrooms, provided social distancing can be maintained.
Lobby group the British Retail Consortium has guidelines on ensuring the safe reopening of non-essential firms.
Suggestions include limiting entry and exit points, using floor markings to outline social distancing and keeping changing rooms closed.
The guidance also suggests installing cleaning stations with hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes at the front of stores.
Contactless payments would be encouraged and self-checkout stations cleaned regularly.
Staff who serve customers are to be protected with screens, visors and gloves.
Other measures may include one-way systems through stores, a cap on how many people are allowed in at any given time and security guards at the door.
Pubs and restaurants
Major takeaway chains such as KFC, Burger King and Pret A Manger started reopening a few branches this week.
They have introduced strict safety and social distancing measures including regular handwashing and sanitising every 30 minutes.
There are also restrictions on the amount of customers allowed in a store at the same time.
Meanwhile, pubs are braced for large numbers of people eager to visit their locals when they reopen again.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: "At this stage it is difficult to say when pubs are expected to reopen and what the future of the pub looks like. We are looking to the Government to provide us more detail on when pubs can go back to business and how they will be able to operate.
"Our members take the safety of their staff very seriously, when pubs reopen our members will be considering as a matter of the highest priority how to keep staff and customers safe while maintaining the pub experience."
It has also been reported that pub landlords may be asked to ration alcohol after lockdown, with a two or three pint limit for customers.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism has also launched an urgent inquiry into how the sectors could reopen.
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Air travel
Heathrow Airport boss John Holland-Kaye told PA it would be "physically impossible" to maintain social distancing measures at airports and that there will need to be better health checks of passengers.
He said UK airports should follow countries in Asia which have introduced screening measures, temperature checks and improved hygiene procedures.
Passengers may also be required to wear masks during flights.
Mr Holland Kaye added: "The constraint is not about how many people you can fit on a plane, it will be how many people you can get through an airport safely."
Travellers could also be told to arrive up to four hours ahead of their departure time to allow for extra measures, such as being swabbed and tested for the virus before being able to go through security.
Independent aviation analysts have said planes would have to be fully disinfected after every flight, meaning ticket prices could increase.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air was to resume some flights from Luton airport on Friday, with passengers required to wear face masks.
Crew will also wear masks and will keep a distance between passengers during boarding.
Rail travel
The Rail Delivery Group is coordinating the rail industry's response to the pandemic.
It said services will continue to run on a reduced timetable and passengers will be given clear advice about how to stay two metres apart.
Changes to travel will be made following the Government's advice and train companies will remind customers of the action they need to take while using their services.
Great Western Railway has said it is looking to increase services from mid-May, with further increases when the Government starts to ease the lockdown.
Elsewhere, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union warned there was "zero chance" of increasing transport services soon, amid speculation of a rise in journeys on May 11 or May 18 when a new rail timetable is due.
Industry sources said last week no dates have yet been agreed or announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Santos make Andreas Pereira Manchester United transfer admission

Santos president Jose Carlos Peres has claimed he has been in contact with Andreas Pereira about a potential transfer .
The Manchester United midfielder is a Santos fan , and said that he wants to play for the Brazilian side one day - a move that would leave him in tears of happiness .
Pereira has become a regular member of the United squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but Peres says he is one day hoping to make a move for the midfielder , whose current contract runs until 2023 , with the option of a further year .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been talking to him , '' Peres told Gazeta Esportiva .
`` He 's done well at Manchester United .
He will certainly wear the club 's [ Santos ] shirt one day . ''
Pereira recently revealed that his family are all supporters of the Brazilian club , and representing them one day would bring him to tears .
`` My entire family is Santista .
Since I was little , my father always bought me Santos shirts .
I always liked Santos .
`` Then I started watching , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very young , it was Robinho , Diego ... '' Then I got the season that Neymar , Ganso and Elano played , I saw them all playing .
That 's when I fell in love with Santos .
`` The day I wear the shirt ...
I do n't know .
I think I 'll cry .
Because I said to my father : ' I want to be a footballer ' .
`` I used to play for PSV .
I was like , 'If I play for PSV , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play here .
I love PSV as the club too .
And then to play for Santos ' . ''
Meanwhile , a Santos star is hoping to make the move in the opposite direction .
Venezuela international Soteldo said that he will be leaving the club at the end of the year and hopes to one day represent United .
`` I want to finish this stage at Santos by December , win the Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step , '' Soteldo stated .
`` I always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The dream remains intact .
There are many steps to get there , but I feel I can .
`` I want to go to Europe , but not to go and come back .
I want to go and pursue my career with greater success .
I feel prepared and I have to wait for the right moment to do it . ''

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Santos president Jose Carlos Peres has claimed he has been in contact with Andreas Pereira about a potential transfer.
The Manchester United midfielder is a Santos fan, and said that he wants to play for the Brazilian side one day - a move that would leave him in tears of happiness.
Pereira has become a regular member of the United squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but Peres says he is one day hoping to make a move for the midfielder, whose current contract runs until 2023, with the option of a further year.
"I have Andreas Pereira on WhatsApp and I have been talking to him," Peres told Gazeta Esportiva.
"He's done well at Manchester United. He will certainly wear the club's [Santos] shirt one day."
Pereira recently revealed that his family are all supporters of the Brazilian club, and representing them one day would bring him to tears.
"My entire family is Santista. Since I was little, my father always bought me Santos shirts. I always liked Santos.
"Then I started watching, it was the time when I was very young, it was Robinho, Diego...
"Then I got the season that Neymar, Ganso and Elano played, I saw them all playing. That's when I fell in love with Santos.
"The day I wear the shirt... I don't know. I think I'll cry. Because I said to my father: 'I want to be a footballer'.
"I used to play for PSV. I was like, 'If I play for PSV, it's good. My dream is to play here. I love PSV as the club too. And then to play for Santos'."
Meanwhile, a Santos star is hoping to make the move in the opposite direction. Venezuela international Soteldo said that he will be leaving the club at the end of the year and hopes to one day represent United.
"I want to finish this stage at Santos by December, win the Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step," Soteldo stated.
"I always dreamed of playing for Manchester United. The dream remains intact. There are many steps to get there, but I feel I can.
"I want to go to Europe, but not to go and come back. I want to go and pursue my career with greater success. I feel prepared and I have to wait for the right moment to do it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Former Man United player Patrice Evra received apology after debut vs Man City

Patrice Evra says his debut for Manchester United was such a disaster his agent apologised to him for arranging the transfer .
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and was thrown in at the deep end in the same month against Manchester City at Eastlands .
City took a 2-0 half-time lead and Evra was replaced by Alan Smith at the interval .
City ran out 3-1 winners and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in United 's third defeat in four at City , and Evra 's struggles in his first months at the club cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer .
Evra lined up against Liverpool the following week for Rio Ferdinand 's added time winner following a deflating debut , and the more vivid memory is of his introduction to the Manchester derby .
`` ‘ What the hell am I doing here ? ''
Evra told the United podcast .
`` I was in Monte Carlo , chilling .
Here the football is so fast .
'Oh my God , you ’ re so done Patrice .
You should go back to Monte Carlo ’ .
I remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the game was finished .
`` We go back to my flat with my agent and his wife , and my agent looked at me like this and said , ‘ Patrice , I ’ m sorry ’ .
I was like , ‘ why ?
’ '' ‘ I ’ m sorry to bring you here .
You ’ ll never make it , it ’ s too hard , you should stay in Monte Carlo ’ .
In front of his wife !
`` That day I was so bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telling me I should have never gone to Manchester United .
So yeah , I have this tough moment , but it helped me to become who I am . ''
When asked which game he would relive , Evra replied : `` My first game !
My first game , because people ask me , ‘ what 's your best moment ?
’ And they expect me to say something .
`` But I will say the derby , the first game , because everything was new , I receive a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was a big player !
My agent did n't believe in me in front of his wife , Ferguson giving me the hairdryer… “ It just made me realise , ‘ hey , you will have to work really hard here if you want to be a United player ’ .
So that 's the moment that I want to relive , because it was a hard moment , but such a positive moment . ''

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Patrice Evra says his debut for Manchester United was such a disaster his agent apologised to him for arranging the transfer.
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and was thrown in at the deep end in the same month against Manchester City at Eastlands. City took a 2-0 half-time lead and Evra was replaced by Alan Smith at the interval.
City ran out 3-1 winners and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in United's third defeat in four at City, and Evra's struggles in his first months at the club cost the Frenchman a World Cup squad place in the summer.
Evra lined up against Liverpool the following week for Rio Ferdinand's added time winner following a deflating debut, and the more vivid memory is of his introduction to the Manchester derby.
"‘What the hell am I doing here?" Evra told the United podcast. "I was in Monte Carlo, chilling. Here the football is so fast. 'Oh my God, you’re so done Patrice. You should go back to Monte Carlo’. I remember thinking that and the worst part is when the game was finished.
"We go back to my flat with my agent and his wife, and my agent looked at me like this and said, ‘Patrice, I’m sorry’. I was like, ‘why?’
"‘I’m sorry to bring you here. You’ll never make it, it’s too hard, you should stay in Monte Carlo’. In front of his wife!
"That day I was so bad, so embarrassing. My agent actually telling me I should have never gone to Manchester United. So yeah, I have this tough moment, but it helped me to become who I am."
When asked which game he would relive, Evra replied: "My first game! My first game, because people ask me, ‘what's your best moment?’ And they expect me to say something.
"But I will say the derby, the first game, because everything was new, I receive a big slap on my face. I thought I was a big player! My agent didn't believe in me in front of his wife, Ferguson giving me the hairdryer…
“It just made me realise, ‘hey, you will have to work really hard here if you want to be a United player’. So that's the moment that I want to relive, because it was a hard moment, but such a positive moment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Police officer taken to hospital after chase with car ends in three-way crash

A police officer has been taken to hospital after a pursuit with a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a three-car crash .
Officers from GMP were on patrol in Manchester city centre when they spotted a suspected stolen vehicle at around 7:35pm on Saturday night .
Police engaged in a chase with the car , before a Volkswagen Golf collided with an Audi A4 and a police vehicle on Stockport Road in Longsight .
Armed police were called to the scene , as a 16-year-old boy and another man were detained .
A police officer travelling in one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-life threatening injuries .
A 16-year-old boy has been detained and taken to hospital .
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening .
A second male was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning .
A police cordon remained in place on Saturday night as forensic officers carried out their investigations .
Pictures from the scene show a four-by-four police vehicle which has been badly damaged at the front , and a Volkswagen Golf which is dented at the side .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , police engaged in a short pursuit after sighting a suspected stolen vehicle in Manchester City Centre .
`` A short time later , the Volkswagen Golf collided with an Audi A4 and a police vehicle on Stockport Road , Longsight .
`` A police officer has been taken to hospital .
`` His injuries are not believed to be life threatening .
`` A 16-year-old boy has been detained and taken to hospital .
His injuries are not believed to be life threatening .
`` A second male has been arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questioning .

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A police officer has been taken to hospital after a pursuit with a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a three-car crash.
Officers from GMP were on patrol in Manchester city centre when they spotted a suspected stolen vehicle at around 7:35pm on Saturday night.
Police engaged in a chase with the car, before a Volkswagen Golf collided with an Audi A4 and a police vehicle on Stockport Road in Longsight.
Armed police were called to the scene, as a 16-year-old boy and another man were detained.
(Image: ASP)
A police officer travelling in one of the vehicles has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A 16-year-old boy has been detained and taken to hospital.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A second male was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning.
A police cordon remained in place on Saturday night as forensic officers carried out their investigations.
Pictures from the scene show a four-by-four police vehicle which has been badly damaged at the front, and a Volkswagen Golf which is dented at the side.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 7.35pm on Saturday 2 May 2020, police engaged in a short pursuit after sighting a suspected stolen vehicle in Manchester City Centre.
"A short time later, the Volkswagen Golf collided with an Audi A4 and a police vehicle on Stockport Road, Longsight.
(Image: ASP)
"A police officer has been taken to hospital.
"His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"A 16-year-old boy has been detained and taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"A second male has been arrested. He remains in police custody for questioning.
"An investigation is underway."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Former Arsenal star states where Man United hold advantage over Man City

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson says Manchester United are the team he is most excited about seeing when the Premier League returns - and they lead some of their rivals in a key area .
United were in fine form before the postponement of all football in England , with eight wins from 11 games and no defeats since the end of January .
Merson states that no team were playing better football than United before the break , and there 's one reason for that .
`` Can they carry on where they left off ?
That 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definite signs that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is starting to assemble a formidable squad at Old Trafford , '' Merson told the Daily Star .
`` And it 's a young , improving one , which is something that ca n't really be said about the likes of Arsenal or even Manchester City .
`` United made good signings last summer bringing in Harry Maguire , Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
`` But it 's Bruno Fernandes who really excites me .
`` The £47million buy from Sporting Lisbon looks tailor-made for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club 's most important acquisitions in recent years .
`` He hit the ground running , seamlessly slotting into midfield and playing with the confidence and authority of someone who 'd been there for years .
`` It 's no coincidence that United 's form improved dramatically when Fernandes came in .
`` No-one is enjoying the lack of football right now but I feel United are in a really good place .
`` All of a sudden , no-one is speculating about Solskjaer 's position and the club is getting good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Jadon Sancho moving there in the summer , perhaps Harry Kane too .
`` Kids such as Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams look really players while of course Marcus Rashford , who was going great guns before his injury , will be fit again fairly soon .
`` I 'm not saying United will necessarily be title contenders next season but they are certainly heading in the right direction and they 'll be a lot closer to the top of the table than they have been in recent seasons . ''

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Former Arsenal star Paul Merson says Manchester United are the team he is most excited about seeing when the Premier League returns - and they lead some of their rivals in a key area.
United were in fine form before the postponement of all football in England, with eight wins from 11 games and no defeats since the end of January.
Merson states that no team were playing better football than United before the break, and there's one reason for that.
"Can they carry on where they left off? That's the 64 million dollar question but there are definite signs that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is starting to assemble a formidable squad at Old Trafford," Merson told the Daily Star.
"And it's a young, improving one, which is something that can't really be said about the likes of Arsenal or even Manchester City.
"United made good signings last summer bringing in Harry Maguire, Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
"But it's Bruno Fernandes who really excites me.
"The £47million buy from Sporting Lisbon looks tailor-made for United and could prove to be one of the club's most important acquisitions in recent years.
"He hit the ground running, seamlessly slotting into midfield and playing with the confidence and authority of someone who'd been there for years.
"It's no coincidence that United's form improved dramatically when Fernandes came in.
"No-one is enjoying the lack of football right now but I feel United are in a really good place.
"All of a sudden, no-one is speculating about Solskjaer's position and the club is getting good publicity again.
"There's talk of Jadon Sancho moving there in the summer, perhaps Harry Kane too.
"Kids such as Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams look really players while of course Marcus Rashford, who was going great guns before his injury, will be fit again fairly soon.
"I'm not saying United will necessarily be title contenders next season but they are certainly heading in the right direction and they'll be a lot closer to the top of the table than they have been in recent seasons."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Samia Longchambon revealed her hair turned green in lockdown with home kit

Coronation Street favourite Samia Longchambon has dished out some advice and tips to her followers after using a home colouring kit in lockdown .
Samia , whose flowing locks on Corrie are the envy of many viewers , enlisted her husband Sylvain Longchambon as colourist while staying at home .
She may play a hairdresser on the famous cobbles , but Samia says she did n't trust herself to do her own roots so she asked her hubby .
She was pretty pleased with the end result and full of praise for her hubby , although she says at first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her Instagram : `` Another lockdown first @ slongchambon can add hair colourist to his list of talents ... my roots were getting lively so Sylvain did a pretty decent job of refreshing my colour yesterday !
`` ( I didn ’ t trust myself to do it..
I might play a hairdresser in @ coronationstreet but I ’ m actually not as skilled as Maria when it comes to hair ) *disclaimer , it did first go a minty shade of green when I washed it out it is now loads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headandshoulderseu ( I got that tip online ... # notanad ) '' She added : `` Ps for those who want to know , I used @ wellahairuk # colourfresh # semipermanent from @ lookfantastic # stayhome # homehaircolor # itwilldo . ''
Mother-of-two Samia , 37 , plays Maria Connor in Coronation Street previously had a go at cutting her own fringe with impressive results after watching a YouTube tutorial while in coronavirus lockdown .
`` I did it .
I trimmed my own fringe .
I may have only taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
( Thanks @ youtube DIY vids ) '' I ’ m learning new life skills daily during this # lockdown , '' she wrote on Instagram .
Samia 's crowning glory is such 'hair goals ' it 's even had some viewers wondering if she 's wearing a wig .
Last month Corrie 's makeup team dispelled this with a video on Instagram of the soap star shaking out her glossy locks .
`` No wigs here hasn ’ t @ samia_longchambon got the best hair !
!
! ''
they wrote @

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Coronation Street favourite Samia Longchambon has dished out some advice and tips to her followers after using a home colouring kit in lockdown.
Samia, whose flowing locks on Corrie are the envy of many viewers, enlisted her husband Sylvain Longchambon as colourist while staying at home.
She may play a hairdresser on the famous cobbles, but Samia says she didn't trust herself to do her own roots so she asked her hubby.
She was pretty pleased with the end result and full of praise for her hubby, although she says at first her hair turned green.
She wrote on her Instagram: "Another lockdown first @slongchambon can add hair colourist to his list of talents ... my roots were getting lively so Sylvain did a pretty decent job of refreshing my colour yesterday!
"(I didn’t trust myself to do it.. I might play a hairdresser in @coronationstreet but I’m actually not as skilled as Maria when it comes to hair) *disclaimer, it did first go a minty shade of green when I washed it out it is now loads better after a couple of washes with @headandshoulderseu (I got that tip online...#notanad)"
(Image: Samia Langchambon Instagram)
She added: "Ps for those who want to know, I used @wellahairuk #colourfresh #semipermanent from @lookfantastic #stayhome #homehaircolor #itwilldo."
Mother-of-two Samia, 37, plays Maria Connor in Coronation Street previously had a go at cutting her own fringe with impressive results after watching a YouTube tutorial while in coronavirus lockdown.
"I did it. I trimmed my own fringe. I may have only taken 0.5mm off but it did the job! (Thanks @youtube DIY vids)
"I’m learning new life skills daily during this #lockdown," she wrote on Instagram.
Samia's crowning glory is such 'hair goals' it's even had some viewers wondering if she's wearing a wig.
Last month Corrie's makeup team dispelled this with a video on Instagram of the soap star shaking out her glossy locks.
"No wigs here hasn’t @samia_longchambon got the best hair!!!" they wrote.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Paramedic left traumatised after car was 'torched' while family slept upstairs

A paramedic says his family have been left traumatised after he claims his wife 's car was set on fire whilst they slept upstairs .
John Lowe , 46 , works for North West Ambulance Service and lives in Failsworth in Oldham with his wife and teenage son .
The family had gone to bed and were awoken just before midnight on Friday evening by loud banging on the door .
As the dad-of-one opened his front door , he said he was horrified to see his wife 's white Vauxhall Astra engulfed by flames .
Fire crews attended and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached John 's house .
Fortunately , nobody was injured in the blaze .
John said he hoped the fire had been started by an electrical fault , but after checking CCTV , he could see a person throwing an object at the car , before it caught fire .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , John says he ca n't imagine why anyone would want to target his family , especially as someone who works on the NHS front line .
`` You try and do the best for these people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be targeted for it , '' John said .
`` My wife is really shaken up and scared .
She has n't stopped crying all day and my son is feeling really frightened by it . ''
John says the car has been completely written off by the fire .
Shocking pictures show the back of the vehicle completely gutted by the blaze , with ash sprayed across the driveway .
`` It is lucky that our neighbours noticed the fire and came and alerted us as it easily could have set the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It does n't bear thinking about what could have happened . ''
John parks his own car on the road and fortunately , his car was not damaged during the blaze .
`` It is a lovely street usually and easily the best place we have lived , '' John said .
`` You feel like you do your best to serve the public and everyone round here knows that I am a paramedic .
`` I just do n't understand why my family have been targeted .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night shift because I do n't know what I would have done if I was n't there .
`` Why would someone target someone who is part of the NHS or a key worker ?
`` I do n't understand why we have been targeted . ''
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment .

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A paramedic says his family have been left traumatised after he claims his wife's car was set on fire whilst they slept upstairs.
John Lowe, 46, works for North West Ambulance Service and lives in Failsworth in Oldham with his wife and teenage son.
The family had gone to bed and were awoken just before midnight on Friday evening by loud banging on the door.
As the dad-of-one opened his front door, he said he was horrified to see his wife's white Vauxhall Astra engulfed by flames.
Fire crews attended and put the fire out before the flames reached John's house.
Fortunately, nobody was injured in the blaze.
John said he hoped the fire had been started by an electrical fault, but after checking CCTV, he could see a person throwing an object at the car, before it caught fire.
(Image: John Lowe)
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, John says he can't imagine why anyone would want to target his family, especially as someone who works on the NHS front line.
"You try and do the best for these people and there's no reason you should be targeted for it," John said.
"My wife is really shaken up and scared. She hasn't stopped crying all day and my son is feeling really frightened by it."
John says the car has been completely written off by the fire.
Shocking pictures show the back of the vehicle completely gutted by the blaze, with ash sprayed across the driveway.
"It is lucky that our neighbours noticed the fire and came and alerted us as it easily could have set the house on fire," John said.
"It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened."
John parks his own car on the road and fortunately, his car was not damaged during the blaze.
"It is a lovely street usually and easily the best place we have lived," John said.
(Image: John Lowe)
"You feel like you do your best to serve the public and everyone round here knows that I am a paramedic.
"I just don't understand why my family have been targeted.
"I am just glad I wasn't working a night shift because I don't know what I would have done if I wasn't there.
"Why would someone target someone who is part of the NHS or a key worker?
"I don't understand why we have been targeted."
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Amanda Holden in tears as mother who beat cancer performs with daughter on BGT

Britain 's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was in tears after a mother and daughter performed together .
Honey and Sammy also had hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly choked up as they watched their emotional performance from backstage .
Proud daughter Honey explained that she had applied for the ITV talent show without telling Sammy , and it paid off because not only did they receive a standing ovation , Amanda awarded them her golden buzzer to send them straight through to the live shows .
Earlier on in the show Honey , 14 , revealed she had wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last couple of years but it had been 'tough ' due to Sammy 's cancer battle .
She shared : `` Over the past couple of years , my mum got diagnosed with cancer .
`` And to be here with my mum is the best thing that ’ s ever happened to me . ''
Show boss and judge Simon then asked Sammy , 43 , how she 's feeling and she responded : `` Yeah absolutely fine , it ’ s all fine . ''
The pair wowed with a rendition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They performed a different song at first but were asked by Simon to have a rethink and come back .
`` After everything you have been through , you deserve that moment , '' he said .
`` I am going to remember this audition for a long long time . ''
`` You remind me so much of my little girl as well , '' said Amanda after pressing her buzzer .

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Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was in tears after a mother and daughter performed together.
Honey and Sammy also had hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly choked up as they watched their emotional performance from backstage.
Proud daughter Honey explained that she had applied for the ITV talent show without telling Sammy, and it paid off because not only did they receive a standing ovation, Amanda awarded them her golden buzzer to send them straight through to the live shows.
(Image: ITV)
Earlier on in the show Honey, 14, revealed she had wanted to audition for the programme for the last couple of years but it had been 'tough' due to Sammy's cancer battle.
She shared: "Over the past couple of years, my mum got diagnosed with cancer.
"And to be here with my mum is the best thing that’s ever happened to me."
(Image: ITV)
Show boss and judge Simon then asked Sammy, 43, how she's feeling and she responded: "Yeah absolutely fine, it’s all fine."
The pair wowed with a rendition of Lost Without You by Freya Ridings.
They performed a different song at first but were asked by Simon to have a rethink and come back.
"After everything you have been through, you deserve that moment," he said.
"I am going to remember this audition for a long long time."
"You remind me so much of my little girl as well," said Amanda after pressing her buzzer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Joe Wicks forced to quit his online PE lessons - but he has drafted in a replacement

Joe Wicks has been helping to keep that nation 's kids - and adults if we 're honest - active during the current lockdown .
But the Body Coach star has had to temporarily quit his online PE lessons after having surgery on his hand .
Joe , 33 , admitted himself into hospital on Friday after a previous hand injury became enflamed .
The health and fitness guru initially fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike and has already had one operation on the injury .
But he has had to have another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be out of action .
Though it 's not all bad news as the dad-of-two joked that he was bringing in the `` hottest substitute teacher ever '' to keep us all up and moving .
Writing to his 3.4m followers on Instagram , Joe explained : `` I ’ ve had to call in a supply teacher for Monday ’ s # pewithjoe .
It ’ s my beautiful wife Rosie .
`` She ’ s kindly agreed to come on the live stream with me to demonstrate the moves as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a few days now I 've had the wires removed . ''
He went on to say of his 28-year-old wife : `` It 's totally out of her comfort zone so I 've got so much love and respect for her right now .
`` She 's always there for me when I need her the most and she knows how much it means to me that I don ’ t let anyone down with these daily workouts .
`` I ’ ll still be leading the session and coaching you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercises for you .
Let ’ s wish her good luck on her debut PE class . ''
He shared the news with a gorgeous photo of the couple on a carousel ride at their wedding last year .
Joe and Rosie have already been inundated with support from fans .
`` Good luck Rosie .
You will be , as always , fabulous , '' said one .
Another commented : `` What a wonderful lady .
We look forward to meeting you Rosie ! ''
`` She ’ ll smash it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth added : `` Aw amazing , what a team !
! ''

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Joe Wicks has been helping to keep that nation's kids - and adults if we're honest - active during the current lockdown.
But the Body Coach star has had to temporarily quit his online PE lessons after having surgery on his hand.
Joe, 33, admitted himself into hospital on Friday after a previous hand injury became enflamed.
The health and fitness guru initially fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike and has already had one operation on the injury.
But he has had to have another following a possible infection meaning he will be out of action.
Though it's not all bad news as the dad-of-two joked that he was bringing in the "hottest substitute teacher ever" to keep us all up and moving.
(Image: BBC / Comic Relief / Children In Need)
Writing to his 3.4m followers on Instagram, Joe explained: "I’ve had to call in a supply teacher for Monday’s #pewithjoe. It’s my beautiful wife Rosie.
"She’s kindly agreed to come on the live stream with me to demonstrate the moves as I really need to let my hand rest for a few days now I've had the wires removed."
He went on to say of his 28-year-old wife: "It's totally out of her comfort zone so I've got so much love and respect for her right now.
"She's always there for me when I need her the most and she knows how much it means to me that I don’t let anyone down with these daily workouts.
"I’ll still be leading the session and coaching you all but Rosie will be demonstrating the exercises for you. Let’s wish her good luck on her debut PE class."
He shared the news with a gorgeous photo of the couple on a carousel ride at their wedding last year.
Joe and Rosie have already been inundated with support from fans.
"Good luck Rosie. You will be, as always, fabulous," said one.
Another commented: "What a wonderful lady. We look forward to meeting you Rosie!"
"She’ll smash it," encouraged a third while a fourth added: "Aw amazing, what a team!!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man Utd identify ideal Pogba replacement and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have identified Donny Van de Beek as the ideal signing to replace Paul Pogba if the Frenchman leaves Old Trafford , reports say .
Pogba is once again subject to speculation linking him with a move away from United this summer .
He has spent most of the current campaign on the sidelines with injury .
Now , Spanish newspaper Sport suggest United are open to letting Pogba leave at the end of the season and have already identified Ajax midfielder Van de Beek as the ideal man to replace him .
Van de Beek impressed in Ajax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semi-finals , before helping the Netherlands to the inaugural Nations League final last summer .
With the Dutch season now cancelled and no title awarded , Van de Beek may be available with no more fixtures to play until next season .
MEN Sport understands United like the player .
Meanwhile , Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has decided he wants to move to Barcelona this summer , according to reports .
Mundo Deportivo suggest the Argentine has chosen to join Barcelona despite interest from United , City and Chelsea .
Finally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the club this year and could even trigger a one-year extension in his current deal , according to 90 min .
Lingard has had a frustrating time over the last 12 months , and has found himself on the fringes of the starting XI while other players have strengthened their places in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's thoughts .

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Manchester United have identified Donny Van de Beek as the ideal signing to replace Paul Pogba if the Frenchman leaves Old Trafford, reports say.
Pogba is once again subject to speculation linking him with a move away from United this summer. He has spent most of the current campaign on the sidelines with injury.
Now, Spanish newspaper Sport suggest United are open to letting Pogba leave at the end of the season and have already identified Ajax midfielder Van de Beek as the ideal man to replace him.
Van de Beek impressed in Ajax's run to the 2018/19 Champions League semi-finals, before helping the Netherlands to the inaugural Nations League final last summer. With the Dutch season now cancelled and no title awarded, Van de Beek may be available with no more fixtures to play until next season. MEN Sport understands United like the player.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has decided he wants to move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo suggest the Argentine has chosen to join Barcelona despite interest from United, City and Chelsea.
Finally, United will not force Jesse Lingard out of the club this year and could even trigger a one-year extension in his current deal, according to 90 min.
Lingard has had a frustrating time over the last 12 months, and has found himself on the fringes of the starting XI while other players have strengthened their places in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's thoughts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Manchester United evening headlines as Romero linked with Leeds transfer

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday , May 2 .
On-loan striker Odion Ighalo has already impressed during his short time at the club , scoring four times in his eight appearances in all competitions so far .
The surprise deadline day signing ’ s goals have gone some way to silencing the critics who questioned his move to Old Trafford .
However , the 30-year-old Nigerian has admitted his start to life at the club could have been even better .
Making his debut as a substitute in the club ’ s 2-0 win at Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to open his United account after being denied by Blues goalkeeper Willy Caballero .
`` I was not that angry but I was thinking all through in the bus on the way to the airport that this would have been great scoring against a big team like Chelsea in my debut game for Manchester United , '' he said during a Instagram Live chat .
Leeds United should be looking to attract players from the likes of Manchester United if they win promotion , according to former boss Simon Grayson .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight football since their 2004 relegation but currently sit top of the Championship .
Should they actually make it back up , the club have been linked with a possible move for United keeper Sergio Romero and Grayson believes Leeds would be a big enough draw to tempt the player across the Pennines .
“ If Leeds get back to the Premier League , playing for the club is an exciting prospect for anybody , ” he told the Daily Star .
“ They ’ ll be attracting players from all other globe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Argentinian or playing for Manchester United . ''
James refuses to be drawn on Bale comparisons United ’ s Daniel James has reacted to comparisons between himself and Welsh compatriot Gareth Bale , describing them as “ silly ” .
James , 22 , moved to Old Trafford from Swansea last summer and immediately made an impression with three goals in his first four matches .
The pacy winger has also broken into the Wales side , playing alongside the Real Madrid star , who joined the Spanish giants for a world record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to Sky Sports , James moved to downplay any similarities between the two .
“ For what he 's done in his career , how he went from a left-back to a left midfielder to win the Champions League , it 's just amazing.
” he gushed .
“ Players like him , you obviously look up to , but I think being compared to him is a bit silly .
”

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, May 2.
United striker reveals only regret
On-loan striker Odion Ighalo has already impressed during his short time at the club, scoring four times in his eight appearances in all competitions so far.
The surprise deadline day signing’s goals have gone some way to silencing the critics who questioned his move to Old Trafford.
However, the 30-year-old Nigerian has admitted his start to life at the club could have been even better.
Making his debut as a substitute in the club’s 2-0 win at Chelsea in February, Ighalo would miss a chance to open his United account after being denied by Blues goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
"I was not that angry but I was thinking all through in the bus on the way to the airport that this would have been great scoring against a big team like Chelsea in my debut game for Manchester United," he said during a Instagram Live chat.
Rivals eye United transfer on Premier League return
Leeds United should be looking to attract players from the likes of Manchester United if they win promotion, according to former boss Simon Grayson.
The Yorkshire side haven’t played top flight football since their 2004 relegation but currently sit top of the Championship.
Should they actually make it back up, the club have been linked with a possible move for United keeper Sergio Romero and Grayson believes Leeds would be a big enough draw to tempt the player across the Pennines.
“If Leeds get back to the Premier League, playing for the club is an exciting prospect for anybody,” he told the Daily Star. “They’ll be attracting players from all other globe - regardless of whether they’re Argentinian or playing for Manchester United."
James refuses to be drawn on Bale comparisons
United’s Daniel James has reacted to comparisons between himself and Welsh compatriot Gareth Bale, describing them as “silly”.
James, 22, moved to Old Trafford from Swansea last summer and immediately made an impression with three goals in his first four matches.
The pacy winger has also broken into the Wales side, playing alongside the Real Madrid star, who joined the Spanish giants for a world record fee after leaving Spurs in 2013.
Speaking to Sky Sports, James moved to downplay any similarities between the two.
“For what he's done in his career, how he went from a left-back to a left midfielder to win the Champions League, it's just amazing.” he gushed.
“Players like him, you obviously look up to, but I think being compared to him is a bit silly.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United and their fellow Premier League clubs remain committed to finding a way to complete the 2019/20 season , after a meeting between the shareholders yesterday .
The clubs held a conference call yesterday to discuss the 'Project Restart ' for completing the current season .
However , reports after the meeting suggested clubs have been told the only way to play the remaining 92 fixtures will be to play at ten neutral grounds .
The Premier League also confirmed that all academy football has been curtailed for the season , with a decision to be made on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided .
United U23s were second in the Premier League 2 Division 2 with a game in hand over leaders West Ham before the decision was made .
Meanwhile , United have reportedly been dealt a setback in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho as Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to have joined the race to sign him .
Barcelona could even offer 17-year-old winger Ansu Fati on loan to tempt Dortmund into selling Sancho .
Look back over our live blog below for all the latest United news .

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Manchester United and their fellow Premier League clubs remain committed to finding a way to complete the 2019/20 season, after a meeting between the shareholders yesterday.
The clubs held a conference call yesterday to discuss the 'Project Restart' for completing the current season. However, reports after the meeting suggested clubs have been told the only way to play the remaining 92 fixtures will be to play at ten neutral grounds.
The Premier League also confirmed that all academy football has been curtailed for the season, with a decision to be made on how final standings for each league will be decided. United U23s were second in the Premier League 2 Division 2 with a game in hand over leaders West Ham before the decision was made.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly been dealt a setback in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho as Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to have joined the race to sign him. Barcelona could even offer 17-year-old winger Ansu Fati on loan to tempt Dortmund into selling Sancho.
Look back over our live blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man City evening headlines as Aguero makes admission about future

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday , May 2 .
City legend Sergio Aguero is not ruling out leaving the club when his contract expires in 2021 , with a return to Spain potentially in the pipeline .
The Argentine , who joined from Atletico Madrid in 2011 , has gone on to become City ’ s all-time top scorer and has helped the club to four league titles .
While reiterating his desire to one day lift the Champions League in blue , the 31-year-old has suggested a move away from the Etihad is not out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just want to try to win the Champions League with City .
That would be an incredible achievement for me and the club.
” he said .
“ I don ’ t rule out going back to Spain , or going to any country .
I don ’ t know what I will do .
Today I feel good and comfortable in Manchester.
” Pep Guardiola ’ s continued attempts to bolster his backline have led him to a potential move for River Plate defender Lucas Martínez Quarta , according to reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are among the clubs eyeing up the 23-year-old who has a €22 million release clause .
However , the Blues could face competition for his signature from the likes Ajax and Borussia Dortmund .
Manchester City could unexpectedly be set to play their pre-season friendlies in England this summer .
With international warm-up matches in the close season the norm for top clubs like City , the current global uncertainty is set to restrict overseas travel this summer .
This means friendlies in the likes of China and USA won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to organise fixtures closer to home against EFL clubs .
In recent years , City have had to deal with poor pitches , cancelled flights , jetlag and packed schedules on their global tours .
This year , Guardiola can avoid similar problems by doing all his preparation from the comfort of the UK .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, May 2.
Aguero refuses to rule out Spain move
City legend Sergio Aguero is not ruling out leaving the club when his contract expires in 2021, with a return to Spain potentially in the pipeline.
The Argentine, who joined from Atletico Madrid in 2011, has gone on to become City’s all-time top scorer and has helped the club to four league titles.
While reiterating his desire to one day lift the Champions League in blue, the 31-year-old has suggested a move away from the Etihad is not out of the question.
“For now I just want to try to win the Champions League with City. That would be an incredible achievement for me and the club.” he said.
“I don’t rule out going back to Spain, or going to any country. I don’t know what I will do. Today I feel good and comfortable in Manchester.”
City 'chase Argentine defender'
Pep Guardiola’s continued attempts to bolster his backline have led him to a potential move for River Plate defender Lucas Martínez Quarta, according to reports.
Italian publication Calciomecarto report that City are among the clubs eyeing up the 23-year-old who has a €22 million release clause.
However, the Blues could face competition for his signature from the likes Ajax and Borussia Dortmund.
Pep Guardiola set for ‘ideal’ pre-season
Manchester City could unexpectedly be set to play their pre-season friendlies in England this summer.
With international warm-up matches in the close season the norm for top clubs like City, the current global uncertainty is set to restrict overseas travel this summer.
This means friendlies in the likes of China and USA won’t be possible with Guardiola’s side likely to organise fixtures closer to home against EFL clubs.
In recent years, City have had to deal with poor pitches, cancelled flights, jetlag and packed schedules on their global tours.
This year, Guardiola can avoid similar problems by doing all his preparation from the comfort of the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--What life after Love Island is like for Callum Jones

Former scaffolder Callum Jones set hearts aflutter earlier this year when he joined Love Island to find love - and his romance with fellow contestant Molly Smith is still going from strength to strength while in lockdown .
The Manchester lad appeared to hit it off immediately with London democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips on the ITV2 dating show , but he made a bold move when he decided to swap feisty Shaughna for another woman .
Callum , 23 , fell for fellow Mancunian Molly Smith when the boys were dispatched from the Love Island villa to the neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new line-up of potential dates .
Callum is now living in lockdown with girlfriend Molly and her parents John and Sheila at their home in Manchester .
`` It 's going really well , '' he told us .
`` I 'm keeping busy by baking , cooking , making jigsaws and I 've done a couple of Joe Wicks workouts .
`` Before lockdown I went to the gym five or six times a week .
`` I 'm into cooking and baking cakes .
In the villa I would cook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island was a bit of prep for lockdown only in 30 degree heat . ''
Callum , 23 , quit his scaffolding job for the Love Island adventure in January .
`` It was n't long after I left the villa that lockdown happened , '' he said about life back in the UK .
`` I 've been keeping as busy as possible but I do n't know what the future holds at the moment . ''
Callum had previously applied for the summer series and was eventually chosen for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Love Island because I was single and had no ties , '' he said .
`` I applied for the summer series and got through to the execs , then I heard rumours there would be a winter series and got lucky again .
`` When I found out I had been chosen I was over the moon . ''
Callum says he 's received a positive response from the public after leaving the villa , and he 'd recommend the Love Island experience to others hoping to find love .
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the show and then to go on and find somebody .

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Former scaffolder Callum Jones set hearts aflutter earlier this year when he joined Love Island to find love - and his romance with fellow contestant Molly Smith is still going from strength to strength while in lockdown.
The Manchester lad appeared to hit it off immediately with London democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips on the ITV2 dating show, but he made a bold move when he decided to swap feisty Shaughna for another woman.
Callum, 23, fell for fellow Mancunian Molly Smith when the boys were dispatched from the Love Island villa to the neighbouring Casa Amor where they were introduced to a new line-up of potential dates.
Callum is now living in lockdown with girlfriend Molly and her parents John and Sheila at their home in Manchester.
"It's going really well," he told us.
"I'm keeping busy by baking, cooking, making jigsaws and I've done a couple of Joe Wicks workouts.
"Before lockdown I went to the gym five or six times a week.
"I'm into cooking and baking cakes. In the villa I would cook every morning.
"Being in Love Island was a bit of prep for lockdown only in 30 degree heat."
Callum, 23, quit his scaffolding job for the Love Island adventure in January.
(Image: ITV/Love Island)
"It wasn't long after I left the villa that lockdown happened," he said about life back in the UK.
"I've been keeping as busy as possible but I don't know what the future holds at the moment."
Callum had previously applied for the summer series and was eventually chosen for the first winter edition.
(Image: ITV)
"I applied for Love Island because I was single and had no ties," he said.
"I applied for the summer series and got through to the execs, then I heard rumours there would be a winter series and got lucky again.
"When I found out I had been chosen I was over the moon."
Callum says he's received a positive response from the public after leaving the villa, and he'd recommend the Love Island experience to others hoping to find love.
He added: "I felt fortunate to go on the show and then to go on and find somebody.
"I'd definitely recommend it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Carragher explains how Liverpool FC tried to stop Cristiano Ronaldo

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool came up with a special plan to try and minimise Cristiano Ronaldo 's effectiveness during his time at Manchester United .
The Portugal international became a threat with his unique free-kick technique throughout his latter years at Old Trafford .
But Carragher says that Liverpool came up with a specific ploy to try and reduce the effect of his long-range efforts .
`` I ca n't really remember coming up against him too often , I think when Ronaldo came I 'd moved to centre-back and he was playing out wide , '' Carragher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be honest , I do n't think he was ever at his best in those Liverpool games .
We were a really good side then , strong defensively .
`` I think we used to talk about him in terms of set-pieces and free-kicks .
`` I always remember we had one where Ronaldo was scoring so many free-kicks , I think in the last couple of years at Manchester United , we actually talked about putting the wall deeper than 10 yards .
`` That 's something we did in training and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this shot that used to just dip over the wall , so if you actually changed the distance of the wall it makes it a little bit different for him .
`` He 's only just realising when he puts the ball down that the wall is 12 or 13 yards back as opposed to 10 .
`` It was always more with set-pieces with Ronaldo rather than something specific in general play .
`` I think in the main , in general play , we were n't too bad .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be honest , I think he was a better player at Real Madrid .
I think he moved on a level from what he was at Manchester United .
We never came up against him at Real Madrid . ''

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Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool came up with a special plan to try and minimise Cristiano Ronaldo's effectiveness during his time at Manchester United.
The Portugal international became a threat with his unique free-kick technique throughout his latter years at Old Trafford.
But Carragher says that Liverpool came up with a specific ploy to try and reduce the effect of his long-range efforts.
"I can't really remember coming up against him too often, I think when Ronaldo came I'd moved to centre-back and he was playing out wide," Carragher told Sky Sports.
"I'll be honest, I don't think he was ever at his best in those Liverpool games. We were a really good side then, strong defensively.
"I think we used to talk about him in terms of set-pieces and free-kicks.
"I always remember we had one where Ronaldo was scoring so many free-kicks, I think in the last couple of years at Manchester United, we actually talked about putting the wall deeper than 10 yards.
"That's something we did in training and in the game. Ronaldo used to do this shot that used to just dip over the wall, so if you actually changed the distance of the wall it makes it a little bit different for him.
"He's only just realising when he puts the ball down that the wall is 12 or 13 yards back as opposed to 10.
"It was always more with set-pieces with Ronaldo rather than something specific in general play.
"I think in the main, in general play, we weren't too bad. He was a huge threat.
"To be honest, I think he was a better player at Real Madrid. I think he moved on a level from what he was at Manchester United. We never came up against him at Real Madrid."