themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Falmouth is proving that the British seaside isn't just for summer

We are told that the ideal British seaside getaway is meant to be summertime at the beach , sun ablaze with a cone of chips in hand .
And all things considered , what more could you want ?
Well down in Falmouth , they 're cooking up an alternative answer for those looking for sea air in the colder months .
We arrive on a Saturday morning in mid-January .
Despite it being the depths of winter we are thankfully , somehow , greeted with blue skies and sunshine .
From Manchester , it was a five hour drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Chain Locker and being shown to our room - taking in its stunning view - we know the journey was worth it .
Our room overlooks the marina , and the pub it 's situated on top of is buzzing with customers from the morning until closing .
Set amid the hustle and bustle of the town centre , there 's a full day 's worth of charming seaside souvenirs and nik nak shopping to be had .
But it 's been a long journey and we are in desperate need of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chain Locker 's restaurant - situated on the middle floor between our room on the top floor and the pub on the ground level .
We start by sharing the garlic butter king prawns - it 's a menu dominated by some fantastic seafood options and this was an ideal way of setting the tone .
For our mains , I opt for the green Thai seafood curry which sees cod , king prawns and mussels thrown together with mangetout and red peppers in a powerful , delicious sauce .
This was accompanied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - it 's just not a trip to Cornwall without it - before we head back downstairs to the pub .
There 's roaring fires , brilliant staff and the place is packed with local workers , tourists such as ourselves and students .
It 's a tremendous atmosphere to be in , especially when your escape to bed is just upstairs .
We wake up in the morning and take the 20 minute stroll through the town and up a residential road through to Gyllyngvase Beach - a destination we can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's a surreal sight , seeing a British beach rammed in the middle of January .
Those not brave enough to head into the water can enjoy the view of Pendennis Castle , which you can just make out as the coastline curves away in the distance .
In need of some quiet time after an evening of merriment , we stroll back into town and head to Star Glazers .
It 's a bit of a hidden gem , tucked away towards the end of the high street but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Pottery painting cafes can be chaotic settings with young families and children running riot , but this one is a little different .
With beers and gins on offer - and upcoming Valentine 's Mates or Dates nights advertised - it 's clearly found an attentive audience with adults too .
While I can barely paint a stickman , the staff were warm and welcoming and I fashion a painted mug and saucer paying tribute to my hometown of Stockport 's viaduct and pyramid .
Upon WhatsApping the images to my mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quit the day job . ''
The following day we refocus on one of my talents : eating breakfast .
Heading into Indidog , you 're struck by how elegantly it is furnished and decorated .
Our waiter boasted about just how good the coffee was , and boy was he telling the truth .
This black Americano is how every day should begin , especially when enjoyed with the view from our table - the venue simply could n't be situated in a more glorious position to take in sea views in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a twist , and features sauteed sea salt potatoes and a `` hogs pudding '' which is hastily devoured .
Tragedy strikes on the way out and we notice how great the fresh pastries look , but alas we are too full to indulge .
Next time !
And there will be a next time - because we hardly even scratched the surface of what Falmouth has to offer during our two-night stay .
Stunning hikes and museums , and a host of foodie hotspots remained on our to-do list .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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We are told that the ideal British seaside getaway is meant to be summertime at the beach, sun ablaze with a cone of chips in hand.
And all things considered, what more could you want?
Well down in Falmouth, they're cooking up an alternative answer for those looking for sea air in the colder months.
We arrive on a Saturday morning in mid-January.
Despite it being the depths of winter we are thankfully, somehow, greeted with blue skies and sunshine.
From Manchester, it was a five hour drive but within moments of checking in at The Chain Locker and being shown to our room - taking in its stunning view - we know the journey was worth it.
Our room overlooks the marina, and the pub it's situated on top of is buzzing with customers from the morning until closing.
Set amid the hustle and bustle of the town centre, there's a full day's worth of charming seaside souvenirs and nik nak shopping to be had.
But it's been a long journey and we are in desperate need of refreshment, so we head to The Chain Locker's restaurant - situated on the middle floor between our room on the top floor and the pub on the ground level.
We start by sharing the garlic butter king prawns - it's a menu dominated by some fantastic seafood options and this was an ideal way of setting the tone.
For our mains, I opt for the green Thai seafood curry which sees cod, king prawns and mussels thrown together with mangetout and red peppers in a powerful, delicious sauce.
This was accompanied by a delightfully crisp pint of Korev - it's just not a trip to Cornwall without it - before we head back downstairs to the pub.
There's roaring fires, brilliant staff and the place is packed with local workers, tourists such as ourselves and students.
It's a tremendous atmosphere to be in, especially when your escape to bed is just upstairs.
We wake up in the morning and take the 20 minute stroll through the town and up a residential road through to Gyllyngvase Beach - a destination we cannot pronounce, but will heartily recommend.
It's a surreal sight, seeing a British beach rammed in the middle of January.
Those not brave enough to head into the water can enjoy the view of Pendennis Castle, which you can just make out as the coastline curves away in the distance.
In need of some quiet time after an evening of merriment, we stroll back into town and head to Star Glazers.
It's a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away towards the end of the high street but it's a must-visit for those looking to unwind.
Pottery painting cafes can be chaotic settings with young families and children running riot, but this one is a little different.
With beers and gins on offer - and upcoming Valentine's Mates or Dates nights advertised - it's clearly found an attentive audience with adults too.
While I can barely paint a stickman, the staff were warm and welcoming and I fashion a painted mug and saucer paying tribute to my hometown of Stockport's viaduct and pyramid.
Upon WhatsApping the images to my mum, she responds: "Don't quit the day job."
The following day we refocus on one of my talents: eating breakfast.
Heading into Indidog, you're struck by how elegantly it is furnished and decorated.
Our waiter boasted about just how good the coffee was, and boy was he telling the truth.
This black Americano is how every day should begin, especially when enjoyed with the view from our table - the venue simply couldn't be situated in a more glorious position to take in sea views in the morning.
A full English arrives with a twist, and features sauteed sea salt potatoes and a "hogs pudding" which is hastily devoured.
Tragedy strikes on the way out and we notice how great the fresh pastries look, but alas we are too full to indulge. Next time!
And there will be a next time - because we hardly even scratched the surface of what Falmouth has to offer during our two-night stay. Stunning hikes and museums, and a host of foodie hotspots remained on our to-do list.
We cannot wait to go again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Manchester United legend Paul Scholes compares this Liverpool FC team to Man City Centurions

It 's only a matter of time until Liverpool win the Premier League , with talk moving on to just how good Jurgen Klopp 's men are .
Liverpool have not lost in the Premier League since Manchester City won 2-1 in January 2019 at the Etihad , and they look fully capable of going the entire season without being defeated .
However , according to Manchester United legend Paul Scholes , this current Liverpool side will still not be considered at the same level as Pep Guardiola 's City sides of the last two years because their success is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` What they 've done is sensational , the way they keep performing week in week out , '' Scholes told BBC 5Live on Friday .
`` They can go and win the treble and go unbeaten .
It 's not going to be easy .
`` You do think at some point one team will beat them but what they 've achieved so far is nothing other than sensational and of course they 're going to win the league now it 's just whether they can add the FA Cup and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against them winning a treble . ''
However , Scholes did not go as far as saying Liverpool were better than the City side who recorded 198 points over 2017/18 and 2018/19 .
That included the first 100-point haul in Premier League history , and Scholes feels that achievement is a better one .
`` No I do n't think they are [ better than City 's Centurions ] , '' Scholes continued .
`` I still think Pep 's team will always play better football .
This Liverpool team gets the job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's always the prettiest they just get the job done and there 's no fuss about it . ''

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It's only a matter of time until Liverpool win the Premier League, with talk moving on to just how good Jurgen Klopp's men are.
Liverpool have not lost in the Premier League since Manchester City won 2-1 in January 2019 at the Etihad, and they look fully capable of going the entire season without being defeated.
However, according to Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, this current Liverpool side will still not be considered at the same level as Pep Guardiola's City sides of the last two years because their success is more concentrated on results rather than style.
"What they've done is sensational, the way they keep performing week in week out," Scholes told Robbie Savage's Premier League Breakfast on BBC 5Live on Friday.
"They can go and win the treble and go unbeaten. It's not going to be easy.
"You do think at some point one team will beat them but what they've achieved so far is nothing other than sensational and of course they're going to win the league now it's just whether they can add the FA Cup and Champions League. You wouldn't bet against them winning a treble."
However, Scholes did not go as far as saying Liverpool were better than the City side who recorded 198 points over 2017/18 and 2018/19. That included the first 100-point haul in Premier League history, and Scholes feels that achievement is a better one.
"No I don't think they are [better than City's Centurions]," Scholes continued.
"I still think Pep's team will always play better football. This Liverpool team gets the job done, I don't think it's always the prettiest they just get the job done and there's no fuss about it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Former Liverpool FC defender advises Jadon Sancho against Manchester United transfer

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has insisted if Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho was to seal a move to Manchester United this summer it would be a `` disaster for his career . ''
The England international , who is only 19 , has developed into one of the brightest young talents in football over the past year or so , leading to some of football 's biggest clubs looking to try and secure his signature .
Among those clubs are United , who are understood to have been tracking Sancho 's development closely .
As well as the Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Manchester City youngster , it is thought that United 's Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool are also keen on bringing him back to England .
Former England defender Johnson has issued a stern warning to Sancho , urging him to join either Chelsea or Liverpool over United , claiming that a move to Old Trafford would be the `` wrong decision . ''
Johnson told talkSPORT : `` Pretty much everyone that can afford his transfer fee are going to want him , so he can take his time to choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it would be the wrong decision to sign for Man United .
`` If he goes to a team like United at the moment , of course it ’ s a fantastic club and it would look great on his CV , but the team are not where they should be and I think as a young kid they would put too much pressure on him from day one .
`` A young lad like that shouldn ’ t have to fly the flag for a club like United .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Premier League anywhere , so to carry that with him as well would be tough. ''
Marcus Rashford is flying the flag for them now and his body is feeling the punishment .
With young kids you ’ ve got to be careful because some of them are still growing .
`` If he was to go to Chelsea or Liverpool or maybe a club in Spain , because he won ’ t be needed to come straight in and impress , they would bleed him into the team over time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might not be guaranteed to start every week , but he ’ d be doing it in the right way .
`` Whereas if he went to United , yes he ’ d start every week but the team are struggling so it would be hard for him to find his feet . ''
United are in need of bolstering their squad more than Liverpool right now .
The runaway Premier League leaders are 22 points clear at the summit and have a squad that looks capable of smashing every record you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
Despite Jurgen Klopp 's current team looking in brilliant shape , Johnson still believes Sancho would be better suited making the switch to Anfield , even though he may not necessarily be guaranteed a start every week .
The former Portsmouth defender continued : `` It [ a move to Liverpool ] might not be the best decision for him today , at the moment they ’ ve got the perfect side , but in two years ’ time he could be well amongst it .
He ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not suggesting he ’ d stall his career for two years , I ’ d expect him to be knocking on the door and obviously it just takes one injury [ for him to get a chance ] .
`` But Liverpool ’ s foundations are set in stone and I just think they ’ d bleed him into the team in the right manner . ''
Though Liverpool may look the most lucrative offer Sancho may have right now in the Premier League , Johnson still believes that Chelsea would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with him suggesting that Chelsea are a club on the way up , opposed to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Johnson added : “ Lamps [ Frank Lampard ] would definitely look after him at Chelsea , and then they 're the attraction of London .
“ While Manchester United are sliding down , Chelsea are on their way up with loads of young players and I could see that being a perfect fit for him .
“ To have too many youngsters when the team is going down is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngsters into a team that ’ s flourishing , on its way up and positive , then it ’ s going to be easier for them to perform .
“ There would be pressure on Jadon from day one if he goes to United .
”

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Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has insisted if Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho was to seal a move to Manchester United this summer it would be a "disaster for his career."
The England international, who is only 19, has developed into one of the brightest young talents in football over the past year or so, leading to some of football's biggest clubs looking to try and secure his signature.
Among those clubs are United, who are understood to have been tracking Sancho's development closely. As well as the Old Trafford club showing an interest in the former Manchester City youngster, it is thought that United's Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool are also keen on bringing him back to England.
Former England defender Johnson has issued a stern warning to Sancho, urging him to join either Chelsea or Liverpool over United, claiming that a move to Old Trafford would be the "wrong decision."
Johnson told talkSPORT: "Pretty much everyone that can afford his transfer fee are going to want him, so he can take his time to choose his next club.
"But I think it would be the wrong decision to sign for Man United.
"If he goes to a team like United at the moment, of course it’s a fantastic club and it would look great on his CV, but the team are not where they should be and I think as a young kid they would put too much pressure on him from day one.
"A young lad like that shouldn’t have to fly the flag for a club like United. I think he’d feel the pressure coming to the Premier League anywhere, so to carry that with him as well would be tough.
" Marcus Rashford is flying the flag for them now and his body is feeling the punishment. With young kids you’ve got to be careful because some of them are still growing.
"If he was to go to Chelsea or Liverpool or maybe a club in Spain, because he won’t be needed to come straight in and impress, they would bleed him into the team over time which would help his development. He might not be guaranteed to start every week, but he’d be doing it in the right way.
"Whereas if he went to United, yes he’d start every week but the team are struggling so it would be hard for him to find his feet."
United are in need of bolstering their squad more than Liverpool right now. The runaway Premier League leaders are 22 points clear at the summit and have a squad that looks capable of smashing every record you could ever imagine between now and the end of the season.
Despite Jurgen Klopp's current team looking in brilliant shape, Johnson still believes Sancho would be better suited making the switch to Anfield, even though he may not necessarily be guaranteed a start every week.
The former Portsmouth defender continued: "It [a move to Liverpool] might not be the best decision for him today, at the moment they’ve got the perfect side, but in two years’ time he could be well amongst it. He’d still only be 21.
(Image: 2020 TF-Images)
"I’m not suggesting he’d stall his career for two years, I’d expect him to be knocking on the door and obviously it just takes one injury [for him to get a chance].
"But Liverpool’s foundations are set in stone and I just think they’d bleed him into the team in the right manner."
Though Liverpool may look the most lucrative offer Sancho may have right now in the Premier League, Johnson still believes that Chelsea would still be a better option than United, with him suggesting that Chelsea are a club on the way up, opposed to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Johnson added: “Lamps [Frank Lampard] would definitely look after him at Chelsea, and then they're the attraction of London.
“While Manchester United are sliding down, Chelsea are on their way up with loads of young players and I could see that being a perfect fit for him.
“To have too many youngsters when the team is going down is not a good thing, but put the youngsters into a team that’s flourishing, on its way up and positive, then it’s going to be easier for them to perform.
“There would be pressure on Jadon from day one if he goes to United.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Cadbury just confirmed its most iconic retro chocolate bar is returning

If there 's one topic that unites the nation , it 's nostalgia .
And when it comes to nostalgia , there 's one product in particular that seems to evoke some great memories - chocolate .
People always have an opinion on which iconic chocolate bars they want to make a return , and through the years several petitions have been created as part of the heroic campaign to bring them back .
And Cadbury has clearly been listening , as the chocolate manufacturer has confirmed it has decided to bring back one of its most well-loved treats - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made on social media , where Cadbury wrote : `` We have been absolutely blown away by the amount of support and love that you have for one of our classic flavours .
`` Please be assured that every plea , petition and comment has been heard - and we have been working hard to bring back what you want .
We can officially confirm we 're bringing Cadbury Dairy Milk Marble back and it 's because of each and every one of you . ''
Well , Cadbury , you absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suspicions the chocolate bar could be returning were first raised earlier this week , after a Facebook post started doing the rounds which showed what looked like a Cadbury box , which was labelled 'Marble trial 2020 ' .
Of course , it got peoples ' hopes up , but everyone took it with a pinch of salt until it was officially confirmed .
Now we have the news in concrete , we can all start planning our parties to celebrate .
Fabulous .

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If there's one topic that unites the nation, it's nostalgia. And when it comes to nostalgia, there's one product in particular that seems to evoke some great memories - chocolate.
People always have an opinion on which iconic chocolate bars they want to make a return, and through the years several petitions have been created as part of the heroic campaign to bring them back.
And Cadbury has clearly been listening, as the chocolate manufacturer has confirmed it has decided to bring back one of its most well-loved treats - CADBURY MARBLE BARS.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
(Image: Cadbury)
The exciting announcement was made on social media, where Cadbury wrote: "We have been absolutely blown away by the amount of support and love that you have for one of our classic flavours.
"Please be assured that every plea, petition and comment has been heard - and we have been working hard to bring back what you want. We can officially confirm we're bringing Cadbury Dairy Milk Marble back and it's because of each and every one of you."
Well, Cadbury, you absolute legends. This is spectacular news.
Suspicions the chocolate bar could be returning were first raised earlier this week, after a Facebook post started doing the rounds which showed what looked like a Cadbury box, which was labelled 'Marble trial 2020'.
Of course, it got peoples' hopes up, but everyone took it with a pinch of salt until it was officially confirmed.
Now we have the news in concrete, we can all start planning our parties to celebrate. Fabulous.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Good Morning Britain viewers react as Rochdale mum who lets her kids do what they want insists she's

Good Morning Britain viewers react as Rochdale mum who lets her kids do what they want insists she's not 'lazy'

A Rochdale mum has hit back at critics who say she is ‘ lazy ’ for letting her children do what they want .
Nic Bescoby was on Good Morning Britain today to speak about how she has scrapped traditional parenting for a more ‘ gentle ’ approach when she received some backlash from viewers .
The mum-of-three allows her kids choose how to structure their own days and lets them stay up late so that they don ’ t feel ‘ anxious ’ going to bed .
Nic , who is mum to George , eight , Ellie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV programme with her - and Aimee , six , spoke to hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway about her unconventional approach , insisting it is not laziness .
Nic said : “ It ’ s a lot of work laziness is completely the wrong..
I mean , I work from home , I am doing a uni course at the moment so there are a lot of elements in there .
“ It ’ s constantly answering questions , researching the questions that they ask because half the time I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ask .
“ So we have to go and find the answer which is teaching them another key skill to find answers to questions.
” When Kate Garraway asked whether Nic ever resorts to telling her children to go to bed , she brushed that off as the ‘ lazy option ’ .
“ The lazier option would be saying 'you have to do what I say ' because that is easier for me , '' she said .
`` Where as actually we would sit and discuss why , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go through that .
“ They are children , they are very willful , and sometimes I do because it ’ s mutual respect and sometimes I do have to put my needs first .
“ Sometimes I do say , we have to do this right now because I need to do it .
It ’ s give and take , it ’ s not just allowing them to do what they want .
That takes a lot of work.
” She continued : “ As they were toddlers of course it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toddler this .
It took us a lot of effort to instil those values in them .
“ Today anyone who has met my children has said how wonderful they are , how polite they are , and how much they have respected the rules of the studio which is a completely different set of rules to what we ’ d have at home.
” When Ben asked whether the structure of society is instilled in children at school , Nic defended her decision to educate at home .
“ That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ If we look at the society we ’ re going into , there has to be massive changes to the world we ’ re living in if you look at environmental factors , the way the world is changing , the technology we ’ re producing , we need out of the box thinkers.
” One warned : “ This was the way my parents raised me and it messed me up for a long time .
By the time I was an adult it was incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being bossy .
I hated being told what to do .
I went from job after job.
” Another criticised : “ kids are in for shock when they grow up and get told what to do .
Just pure laziness on the mums part.
” A third said : “ The job of a parent is to raise kids to become independent functioning adults .
Wait till they grow up and have to follow society ’ s rules.
” But Nic also gained some support from viewers .
“ To be fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said as I worked in nurseries and pre schools and children learn faster doing the things they enjoy like playing , ” said one .
“ If you force a child to do something that ’ s not their choice they aren ’ t interested and you are hitting a brick wall.
” Another praised : “ Mum Nic seems such a lovely Mum , I feel she ’ s winning this morning .
”

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A Rochdale mum has hit back at critics who say she is ‘lazy’ for letting her children do what they want.
Nic Bescoby was on Good Morning Britain today to speak about how she has scrapped traditional parenting for a more ‘gentle’ approach when she received some backlash from viewers.
The mum-of-three allows her kids choose how to structure their own days and lets them stay up late so that they don’t feel ‘anxious’ going to bed.
Nic, who is mum to George, eight, Ellie, seven - who both appeared on the ITV programme with her - and Aimee, six, spoke to hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway about her unconventional approach, insisting it is not laziness.
(Image: ITV)
Nic said: “It’s a lot of work laziness is completely the wrong.. I mean, I work from home, I am doing a uni course at the moment so there are a lot of elements in there.
“It’s constantly answering questions, researching the questions that they ask because half the time I don’t know the answer to the questions they ask.
“So we have to go and find the answer which is teaching them another key skill to find answers to questions.”
When Kate Garraway asked whether Nic ever resorts to telling her children to go to bed, she brushed that off as the ‘lazy option’.
“The lazier option would be saying 'you have to do what I say' because that is easier for me," she said. "Where as actually we would sit and discuss why, and it does take a lot of work to go through that.
“They are children, they are very willful, and sometimes I do because it’s mutual respect and sometimes I do have to put my needs first.
“Sometimes I do say, we have to do this right now because I need to do it. It’s give and take, it’s not just allowing them to do what they want. That takes a lot of work.”
She continued: “As they were toddlers of course it’s really difficult to teach a toddler this. It took us a lot of effort to instil those values in them.
(Image: ITV)
“Today anyone who has met my children has said how wonderful they are, how polite they are, and how much they have respected the rules of the studio which is a completely different set of rules to what we’d have at home.”
When Ben asked whether the structure of society is instilled in children at school, Nic defended her decision to educate at home.
“That’s the society they’re in now,” she said. “If we look at the society we’re going into, there has to be massive changes to the world we’re living in if you look at environmental factors, the way the world is changing, the technology we’re producing, we need out of the box thinkers.”
Viewers were torn on Nic’s parenting methods.
One warned: “This was the way my parents raised me and it messed me up for a long time. By the time I was an adult it was incredibly hard for me to cope with bosses being bossy. I hated being told what to do. I went from job after job.”
Another criticised: “kids are in for shock when they grow up and get told what to do. Just pure laziness on the mums part.”
(Image: ITV)
A third said: “The job of a parent is to raise kids to become independent functioning adults. Wait till they grow up and have to follow society’s rules.”
But Nic also gained some support from viewers.
“To be fair I agree with some of the things said as I worked in nurseries and pre schools and children learn faster doing the things they enjoy like playing,” said one. “If you force a child to do something that’s not their choice they aren’t interested and you are hitting a brick wall.”
Another praised: “Mum Nic seems such a lovely Mum, I feel she’s winning this morning.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Mum says parents who send Valentine's Day cards to kids 'need locking up' and slams Tesco for sellin

Mum says parents who send Valentine's Day cards to kids 'need locking up' and slams Tesco for selling them

A mum has criticised a supermarket for selling Valentine 's Day cards for kids and says it is 'weird ' .
Nichola has demanded that Tesco removes its range after seeing a large selection for sale in store .
With themes including Frozen and SpiderMan - and addressed to ' a special little girl ' or ' a special little boy ' - the mum says it 's 'an attempt to normalise abnormal relationships with children ' and that anyone who sends a child a card 'needs locking up ' .
Nichola , who has an eight-year-old son , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the face who sent her child a card and was horrified to see so many for sale .
The 32-year-old said she raised the issue with staff and called the customer service team , who told her that parents show their affection in different ways and it would not be removing the cards from the shelf .
She said : `` There 's one that says , 'Daddy loves you lots like jelly tots ' , that 's weird .
This is not normal .
`` Valentine ’ s Day is for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you should involve children in .
`` It ’ s not something that a normal person would think of sending a child .
It ’ s wrong . ''
Nicola said that a number of her friends agreed with her and that she hoped the store would remove the cards .
She said : `` They [ Tesco ] told me they ’ re not going to remove them from the shelves .
It ’ s really weird , it doesn ’ t quite sit right .
`` They [ Tesco ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affection in different ways , but I think they need locking up .
`` As a parent , if anyone was to give my son that card I ’ d be punching them in the face .
`` The children ’ s ones I do not think are appropriate . ''
But not everyone agrees that Valentine 's Day should be limited to adults .
We reported how the essence of the day has changed over the years , from starting out as couples celebrating their love for one another , to parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We asked Manchester mums and dads whether they shared Valentine 's with the kids or kept it between couples - and many were divided on the issue .
While some , like Victoria Moss , go all out to make it a family occasion , others like to keep it as a day for their other half .
Mum-of-four Victoria , from Hyde , goes as far as decorating the house to make the day special for children Sapphire , Esmay , Grayson and Delilah .
She said : `` My girls love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in no way romantic . ''
And Suzanne Denton , from Dukinfield , says she still goes to the trouble of getting her older son a card even though he 's a teenager .
She said : `` I have four kids and I always send them a card .
I ’ ve done it from my eldest being tiny , he has a girlfriend to buy him things but I don ’ t care , I think I ’ ll always do it . ''
But mums like Zara Froggatt , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without added expense on Valentine 's .
She said : `` I just stick with my partner , I have to buy my kids enough presents throughout the year for stuff , I ’ m not starting Valentine ’ s Day too . ''
So what do you think ?
Do you buy your children a Valentine 's card or do you think it should just be for adults ?
Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page here .

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A mum has criticised a supermarket for selling Valentine's Day cards for kids and says it is 'weird'.
Nichola has demanded that Tesco removes its range after seeing a large selection for sale in store.
With themes including Frozen and SpiderMan - and addressed to 'a special little girl' or 'a special little boy' - the mum says it's 'an attempt to normalise abnormal relationships with children' and that anyone who sends a child a card 'needs locking up'.
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Nichola, who has an eight-year-old son, told Devon Live she would 'punch' anyone in the face who sent her child a card and was horrified to see so many for sale.
The 32-year-old said she raised the issue with staff and called the customer service team, who told her that parents show their affection in different ways and it would not be removing the cards from the shelf.
She said: "There's one that says, 'Daddy loves you lots like jelly tots', that's weird. This is not normal.
"Valentine’s Day is for lovers. It’s not something that you should involve children in.
"It’s not something that a normal person would think of sending a child. It’s wrong."
Nicola said that a number of her friends agreed with her and that she hoped the store would remove the cards.
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She said: "They [Tesco] told me they’re not going to remove them from the shelves. It’s really weird, it doesn’t quite sit right.
"They [Tesco] told me that some parents show their affection in different ways, but I think they need locking up.
"As a parent, if anyone was to give my son that card I’d be punching them in the face.
"The children’s ones I do not think are appropriate."
But not everyone agrees that Valentine's Day should be limited to adults.
We reported how the essence of the day has changed over the years, from starting out as couples celebrating their love for one another, to parents showing their love for their kids.
We asked Manchester mums and dads whether they shared Valentine's with the kids or kept it between couples - and many were divided on the issue.
While some, like Victoria Moss, go all out to make it a family occasion, others like to keep it as a day for their other half.
Mum-of-four Victoria, from Hyde, goes as far as decorating the house to make the day special for children Sapphire, Esmay, Grayson and Delilah.
She said: "My girls love Valentine's Day. Their day is in no way romantic."
And Suzanne Denton, from Dukinfield, says she still goes to the trouble of getting her older son a card even though he's a teenager.
She said: "I have four kids and I always send them a card.
I’ve done it from my eldest being tiny, he has a girlfriend to buy him things but I don’t care, I think I’ll always do it."
But mums like Zara Froggatt, from Audenshaw, believe children get enough treats without added expense on Valentine's.
She said: "I just stick with my partner, I have to buy my kids enough presents throughout the year for stuff, I’m not starting Valentine’s Day too."
So what do you think? Do you buy your children a Valentine's card or do you think it should just be for adults?
Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Mason Greenwood sent Manchester United training warning

Manchester United prodigy Mason Greenwood has been told to make sure he is training to the best of his ability every single day if he is continue to impress at Old Trafford .
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for United , with 10 goals in 32 appearances for the club , but earlier in the season Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Greenwood that he needed to `` perform every day if you are going to be accepted by a group like this . ''
Now former United striker Andy Cole has told the academy graduate that he needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's to continue to shine at the club .
Cole was involved in Greenwood 's induction day when the striker first joined the academy and he 's in no doubt how much talent he has , but he 's warned the England Under-21 international to work hard to make sure he fulfils that potential .
`` I ’ ve been very impressed with him , '' Cole told Goal .
`` I can remember when he joined as a scholar and I had to do an induction day and everyone was telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be .
`` To have seen him do his induction day and then play with the kids and now the first team , you can just see the quality he has .
Long may it continue - as long as it doesn ’ t go to his head .
`` Ole has come out and mentioned that he doesn ’ t train the best .
When you are that age you have to train a little better than you think you are working .
You ’ re young and still learning your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit more . ''

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Manchester United prodigy Mason Greenwood has been told to make sure he is training to the best of his ability every single day if he is continue to impress at Old Trafford.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for United, with 10 goals in 32 appearances for the club, but earlier in the season Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Greenwood that he needed to "perform every day if you are going to be accepted by a group like this."
Now former United striker Andy Cole has told the academy graduate that he needs to be working harder than anyone else if he's to continue to shine at the club.
Cole was involved in Greenwood's induction day when the striker first joined the academy and he's in no doubt how much talent he has, but he's warned the England Under-21 international to work hard to make sure he fulfils that potential.
"I’ve been very impressed with him," Cole told Goal.
"I can remember when he joined as a scholar and I had to do an induction day and everyone was telling me what a player he was going to be.
"To have seen him do his induction day and then play with the kids and now the first team, you can just see the quality he has. Long may it continue - as long as it doesn’t go to his head.
"Ole has come out and mentioned that he doesn’t train the best. When you are that age you have to train a little better than you think you are working. You’re young and still learning your trade so you have to give a bit more."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--What Fred has done in training to improve at Manchester United

Michael Carrick has praised Fred 's attitude and commitment as he credited the Brazilian for turning things around for himself at Old Trafford .
The midfielder struggled during his first season at Manchester United and his poor performances led to reduced game time and plenty of criticism .
But this season he has been much improved and was awarded player of the month for January after cementing his position in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's starting XI .
Having watched Fred at close proximity during their winter training break in Spain this week Carrick has spoken about what the 26-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s done great .
It ’ s not always easy , I think history tells you that .
When you look through the pages of this club when new signings have come in , sometimes it takes a little time to adapt , you know that , and it doesn ’ t mean they ’ re not good players or they don ’ t have real good quality in their play , '' Carrick told MUTV .
`` I think it ’ s just what playing for this club brings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League is so different to other leagues , so , sometimes , it takes time to get used to it , but credit to Fred .
He ’ s stuck at it , he ’ s learnt and he ’ s been willing to put the work in and try to improve .
`` He ’ s been fantastic for quite some time now and I ’ m sure there ’ s more to come , because he ’ s that kind of boy .
He wants to keep improving , he wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there ’ s plenty more to improve , of course , like any player , so we ’ ll keep working at it .
”

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Michael Carrick has praised Fred's attitude and commitment as he credited the Brazilian for turning things around for himself at Old Trafford.
The midfielder struggled during his first season at Manchester United and his poor performances led to reduced game time and plenty of criticism. But this season he has been much improved and was awarded player of the month for January after cementing his position in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI.
Having watched Fred at close proximity during their winter training break in Spain this week Carrick has spoken about what the 26-year-old has done to improve.
"I think he’s done great. It’s not always easy, I think history tells you that. When you look through the pages of this club when new signings have come in, sometimes it takes a little time to adapt, you know that, and it doesn’t mean they’re not good players or they don’t have real good quality in their play," Carrick told MUTV.
"I think it’s just what playing for this club brings and playing in the league. The Premier League is so different to other leagues, so, sometimes, it takes time to get used to it, but credit to Fred. He’s stuck at it, he’s learnt and he’s been willing to put the work in and try to improve.
"He’s been fantastic for quite some time now and I’m sure there’s more to come, because he’s that kind of boy. He wants to keep improving, he wants to keep learning, keep getting better and there’s plenty more to improve, of course, like any player, so we’ll keep working at it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-15--Police car in ditch after serious crash shuts major road in Salford

A major road in Salford has been shut tonight following a collision involving a police vehicle .
The collision happened @ @ @ @ @ A576 Eccles Old Road , off the A6 Pendleton roundabout .
The road has been @ @ @ @ @ and Pendleton roundabout following the crash near Brindle Heath Road .
Pictures from the scene @ @ @ @ @ the ditch .
A Mini has also been damaged in the collision .
It is @ @ @ @ @ whether anyone has been injured .
The road has been closed , with road scene @ @ @ @ @ It is expected the road will be shut for the next few hours overnight .
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A major road in Salford has been shut tonight following a collision involving a police vehicle.
The collision happened just before 11pm on the A576 Eccles Old Road, off the A6 Pendleton roundabout.
The road has been shut eastbound between Langworthy Road and Pendleton roundabout following the crash near Brindle Heath Road, with the A6 slip road also closed.
Pictures from the scene show the police vehicle in the ditch.
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A Mini has also been damaged in the collision.
It is not known at this stage whether anyone has been injured.
The road has been closed, with road scene investigators at the scene. It is expected the road will be shut for the next few hours overnight.
Follow Manchester Evening News for any latest or further information on the incident throughout the weekend.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Champions League ban could affect Man City transfers and contracts

The football world was left stunned on Friday night as UEFA announced Manchester City are to be banned from the Champions League for two years .
The unprecedented punishment has been handed down for what European football 's governing body say are `` serious breaches '' of financial fair play ( FFP ) rules .
It means if City 's impending appeal is unsuccessful they will not be playing European football for the next two seasons .
That throws up a number of huge issues for the club which we look at here .
1 ) The effect on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cloud over the whole club .
The Premier League title race is already over but City remain in three other competitions and are still hopeful of a landmark season .
But it is impossible to see how this huge unwelcome distraction wo n't have a tangible impact on the rest of this season .
An appeal will likely see the club left in limbo but Guardiola will surely be having to fend off questions about weekly rather than what is happening on the pitch .
The Blues are of course still in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win , and have a huge two-legged tie against Real Madrid starting at the Bernabeu in a fortnight .
Will the vitriol from the club towards UEFA spill over onto the pitch in anyway ?
It certainly will from the stands .
Fans have booed the Champions League anthem for years but the atmosphere inside the Etihad for the second leg will undoubtedly be deafening .
Conversely , Guardiola and the players may be extra motivated to win it , given it could their last chance until 2022 .
City are widely regarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best , squad in Europe .
However it could become increasingly difficult to keep that squad together if they are not playing Champions League football .
The squad has been assembled over a number of years but the Blues have been a constant fixture in Europe 's elite competition since 2011 and all those who have signed will have done so in the expectation that this would continue .
City have been very prudent in regards to contracts and have recently tied down a number of star names to long term deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more prudent in the coming months .
Leroy Sane , a summer move for who now looks even more likely if it was n't before , has been an exception and there has been a distinct lack of stars wanting away from Etihad .
However you have to wonder how the likes of Kevin De Bruyne , Raheem Sterling to name just two will feel about the prospect of two years of no Champions League football .
Europe 's top clubs will surely come circling .
City have always been firm in saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't sell top stars but the chance of that stance being properly tested is now firmly on the horizon .
It is accepted by most that City 's squad needs some major surgery this summer .
With David Silva on his way , Leroy Sane expected to follow and a number of other squad members failing to impress this term , there a number of positions that need strengthening .
One , if not two centre-halves , a left back , winger , potentially even a striker are said to be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to launch an assault to reclaim the Premier League title next year .
However attracting the targets they had in mind will now become extremely difficult .
City of course have the financial muscle to offer players bumper money but would a top player , for example , sign a four year-deal knowing that for half of it they would not be playing Champions League football ?
The club could be forced to shell out even more in wages to persuade them , or shop on their ' B list ' of targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving forward .
Champions League football is of course hugely lucrative financially .
Not only directly in terms of participation and prize money but also in terms of related sponsorship and commercial deals .
And whilst the £25 million fine will not put a huge dent in City 's coffers , the knock-on effects undoubtedly will .
They have now face a costly legal fight to get this decision overturned .
And if it is n't experts say it could lose them up to £150 million a year .
Football finance expert Kieran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income is critical and it can be worth up to £100m a year .
Home fixtures in the Champions League can be worth another £30m or £40m .
`` In terms of Man City satisfying future Financial Fair Play rules , it will be harder considering they could lose around £150m a year . ''
The club 's accounts will of course come under even more scrutiny as they look to strengthen the squad this summer .
Guardiola has now been shortened to around 1/5 with some bookmakers tonight to leave City in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay on .
He has repeatedly insisted before the ban that he will honour his contract , which runs until the summer of 2021 , and will not walk away .
Whilst City say he is going nowhere and say they want to persuade him to stay longer .
But that could now become so much more trickier .
If the ban is not overturned , the landscape Pep faced when he joined will have shifted dramatically .
And he could be justified in seeing the next two years as somewhat of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere , something City will be at pains to avoid .

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The football world was left stunned on Friday night as UEFA announced Manchester City are to be banned from the Champions League for two years.
The unprecedented punishment has been handed down for what European football's governing body say are "serious breaches" of financial fair play (FFP) rules.
It means if City's impending appeal is unsuccessful they will not be playing European football for the next two seasons.
That throws up a number of huge issues for the club which we look at here.
1) The effect on this season
The announcement has thrown a huge cloud over the whole club. The Premier League title race is already over but City remain in three other competitions and are still hopeful of a landmark season.
But it is impossible to see how this huge unwelcome distraction won't have a tangible impact on the rest of this season.
An appeal will likely see the club left in limbo but Guardiola will surely be having to fend off questions about weekly rather than what is happening on the pitch.
The Blues are of course still in the Champions League, which they long to win, and have a huge two-legged tie against Real Madrid starting at the Bernabeu in a fortnight.
Will the vitriol from the club towards UEFA spill over onto the pitch in anyway?
It certainly will from the stands. Fans have booed the Champions League anthem for years but the atmosphere inside the Etihad for the second leg will undoubtedly be deafening.
Conversely, Guardiola and the players may be extra motivated to win it, given it could their last chance until 2022.
(Image: AP)
2) Losing current stars
City are widely regarded to have one of, if not the best, squad in Europe.
However it could become increasingly difficult to keep that squad together if they are not playing Champions League football.
The squad has been assembled over a number of years but the Blues have been a constant fixture in Europe's elite competition since 2011 and all those who have signed will have done so in the expectation that this would continue.
City have been very prudent in regards to contracts and have recently tied down a number of star names to long term deals, which could start to look even more prudent in the coming months.
Leroy Sane, a summer move for who now looks even more likely if it wasn't before, has been an exception and there has been a distinct lack of stars wanting away from Etihad.
However you have to wonder how the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling to name just two will feel about the prospect of two years of no Champions League football. Europe's top clubs will surely come circling.
City have always been firm in saying they don't have to, and won't sell top stars but the chance of that stance being properly tested is now firmly on the horizon.
(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
3) Failing to attract elite replacements
It is accepted by most that City's squad needs some major surgery this summer.
With David Silva on his way, Leroy Sane expected to follow and a number of other squad members failing to impress this term, there a number of positions that need strengthening.
One, if not two centre-halves, a left back, winger, potentially even a striker are said to be on Pep's wish list if he is to launch an assault to reclaim the Premier League title next year.
However attracting the targets they had in mind will now become extremely difficult.
City of course have the financial muscle to offer players bumper money but would a top player, for example, sign a four year-deal knowing that for half of it they would not be playing Champions League football?
The club could be forced to shell out even more in wages to persuade them, or shop on their 'B list' of targets, both of which would have consequences moving forward.
4) Financial Loss
Champions League football is of course hugely lucrative financially.
Not only directly in terms of participation and prize money but also in terms of related sponsorship and commercial deals.
And whilst the £25 million fine will not put a huge dent in City's coffers, the knock-on effects undoubtedly will.
They have now face a costly legal fight to get this decision overturned.
And if it isn't experts say it could lose them up to £150 million a year.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire told Sky Sports: "UEFA income is critical and it can be worth up to £100m a year. Home fixtures in the Champions League can be worth another £30m or £40m.
"In terms of Man City satisfying future Financial Fair Play rules, it will be harder considering they could lose around £150m a year."
The club's accounts will of course come under even more scrutiny as they look to strengthen the squad this summer.
5) Guardiola's future
Guardiola has now been shortened to around 1/5 with some bookmakers tonight to leave City in the summer, and just 7/2 to stay on.
He has repeatedly insisted before the ban that he will honour his contract, which runs until the summer of 2021, and will not walk away.
Whilst City say he is going nowhere and say they want to persuade him to stay longer.
But that could now become so much more trickier. If the ban is not overturned, the landscape Pep faced when he joined will have shifted dramatically.
And he could be justified in seeing the next two years as somewhat of a poisoned chalice and seeking a new challenge elsewhere, something City will be at pains to avoid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--The points total Manchester United might need for Champions League football

It ’ s been a turbulent campaign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , his first full season as permanent manager , and Manchester United currently find themselves in eighth position in the Premier League .
United ’ s position in the league table is unfamiliar territory for a club steeped in rich history , synonymous with clinching silverware , including collecting Europe ’ s most sought after prize , the Champions League .
From the miraculous turn around in Barcelona in 1999 , to the iconic penalty shoot out in Moscow in 2008 , United have took centre stage in creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few decades .
However , United have been starved of Champions League football this season and the club can ’ t afford to go another season without it , for more reasons than one .
Firstly , the cost of missing out on Champions League football is significant .
United announced revenue could fall as low as £560million this season - a drop of more than £65million .
While that loss could be enough for a new , much needed , transfer addition it ’ s important to remember world class players often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only moving to clubs that can facilitate their needs .
The opportunity to play Champions League football is an incredibly attractive proposition for potential new signings and not being qualified can hinder transfer activity , for example Joleon Lescott recently warned United target Jack Grealish to snub the Red Devils , claiming that they aren ’ t among the ‘ very best ’ anymore .
While United have struggled for consistency this season , they are still are just six points adrift from the last Champions League qualifying spot but how realistic are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each club , from the last five years of the Premier League , that finished fourth , including what points total they finished on : From the last five years of Premier League football , the average of 71 points was enough to qualify for Champions League .
United currently have 35 points and have 13 games left to play , meaning that if they win all the remainder of their fixtures , they will end on 74 points .
That would be an almost impossible feat to achieve , without mentioning United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , Tottenham , Sheffield United and Leicester .
However , it ’ s important to remember United are still in the Europa League , a competition they won under former manager Jose Mourinho .
Winning the Europa League ensures qualification for the Champions League , for the following season , and this may be United ’ s best chance of qualifying , making it an attractive loophole for Solskjaer to exploit in the coming months .

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It’s been a turbulent campaign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, his first full season as permanent manager, and Manchester United currently find themselves in eighth position in the Premier League.
United’s position in the league table is unfamiliar territory for a club steeped in rich history, synonymous with clinching silverware, including collecting Europe’s most sought after prize, the Champions League.
From the miraculous turn around in Barcelona in 1999, to the iconic penalty shoot out in Moscow in 2008, United have took centre stage in creating magical Champions League theatre throughout the last few decades.
However, United have been starved of Champions League football this season and the club can’t afford to go another season without it, for more reasons than one.
Firstly, the cost of missing out on Champions League football is significant. United announced revenue could fall as low as £560million this season - a drop of more than £65million.
While that loss could be enough for a new, much needed, transfer addition it’s important to remember world class players often demand to play in the competition, only moving to clubs that can facilitate their needs.
The opportunity to play Champions League football is an incredibly attractive proposition for potential new signings and not being qualified can hinder transfer activity, for example Joleon Lescott recently warned United target Jack Grealish to snub the Red Devils, claiming that they aren’t among the ‘very best’ anymore.
While United have struggled for consistency this season, they are still are just six points adrift from the last Champions League qualifying spot but how realistic are aspirations to finish fourth?
Below is each club, from the last five years of the Premier League, that finished fourth, including what points total they finished on:
2014/15 – Manchester United (70 points)
2015/16 – Manchester City (66 points)
2016/17 – Liverpool (76 points)
2017/18 – Liverpool (75 points)
2018/19 – Tottenham Hotspur (71 points)
From the last five years of Premier League football, the average of 71 points was enough to qualify for Champions League. United currently have 35 points and have 13 games left to play, meaning that if they win all the remainder of their fixtures, they will end on 74 points.
That would be an almost impossible feat to achieve, without mentioning United still have to play Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham, Sheffield United and Leicester.
However, it’s important to remember United are still in the Europa League, a competition they won under former manager Jose Mourinho. Winning the Europa League ensures qualification for the Champions League, for the following season, and this may be United’s best chance of qualifying, making it an attractive loophole for Solskjaer to exploit in the coming months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Pep Guardiola odds on leaving Man City slashed after Champions League ban

Manchester City have been banned from the Champions League by UEFA and it could have an impact on the future of Pep Guardiola .
UEFA announced on Friday that they had found City to have committed 'serious breaches ' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA Club Licensing regulations , as well as not cooperating in the investigation .
The punishment will see the Blues banned from all European competition for two years and fined €30million .
City will still appeal the decision through the Court of Arbitration for Sport and a lengthy appeals process could halt the ban from coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently spoken about his future in relation to the Champions League , albeit seemingly in a light-hearted manner , when he said he could be sacked if the club do n't beat Real Madrid in the round of 16 and win the competition .
The Spaniard has won back-to-back Premier League titles with the club but his impressive feats at City have not stopped the speculation about his future .
In light of the UEFA ruling , odds on a departure for Guardiola have shortened dramatically .
The Blues boss is 1/5 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision , according to SportNation , and is 7/2 to stay at the club if the ban is upheld .
City will appeal against the decision , but bookies have already decided to cover the chance that he could leave .
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City in the summer 1/5

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Manchester City have been banned from the Champions League by UEFA and it could have an impact on the future of Pep Guardiola.
UEFA announced on Friday that they had found City to have committed 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA Club Licensing regulations, as well as not cooperating in the investigation.
The punishment will see the Blues banned from all European competition for two years and fined €30million.
City will still appeal the decision through the Court of Arbitration for Sport and a lengthy appeals process could halt the ban from coming into place next season.
Guardiola has recently spoken about his future in relation to the Champions League, albeit seemingly in a light-hearted manner, when he said he could be sacked if the club don't beat Real Madrid in the round of 16 and win the competition.
The Spaniard has won back-to-back Premier League titles with the club but his impressive feats at City have not stopped the speculation about his future.
In light of the UEFA ruling, odds on a departure for Guardiola have shortened dramatically.
The Blues boss is 1/5 to leave City in the summer following the decision, according to SportNation, and is 7/2 to stay at the club if the ban is upheld.
City will appeal against the decision, but bookies have already decided to cover the chance that he could leave.
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Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City in the summer 1/5
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Police tape off city centre street and blood-spattered pavement outside All Bar One

A street in Manchester city centre has been taped off by police after a man was reportedly attacked nearby .
Exact details of the incident are yet to be confirmed by GMP , however photos from the scene show what appears to be several large pools of blood on the ground outside All Bar One on King Street .
Forensic officers could be seen examining a number of nearby streets , with Sussex Street - which is just off Marsden Street - completely taped off .
It is understood the incident happened between 6pm and 7pm on Friday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ face slashed ' walking towards the bar , with drinkers apparently being told to stay indoors while police dealt with what was going on .
Four chairs at the entrance to All Bar One were taped off , with photos showing several blood pools on the pavement in between them .
Officers wearing masks over their mouths appeared to be collecting evidence and taking photographs along Sussex Street .
Investigations were also said to be underway on Marsden Street and Brown Street as well .
Police cleared both scenes by 9pm , witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacted for comment .

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A street in Manchester city centre has been taped off by police after a man was reportedly attacked nearby.
Exact details of the incident are yet to be confirmed by GMP, however photos from the scene show what appears to be several large pools of blood on the ground outside All Bar One on King Street.
Forensic officers could be seen examining a number of nearby streets, with Sussex Street - which is just off Marsden Street - completely taped off.
It is understood the incident happened between 6pm and 7pm on Friday evening.
(Image: ASP)
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Witnesses reported seeing a man 'with his face slashed' walking towards the bar, with drinkers apparently being told to stay indoors while police dealt with what was going on.
Four chairs at the entrance to All Bar One were taped off, with photos showing several blood pools on the pavement in between them.
(Image: ASP)
Officers wearing masks over their mouths appeared to be collecting evidence and taking photographs along Sussex Street.
Investigations were also said to be underway on Marsden Street and Brown Street as well.
Police cleared both scenes by 9pm, witnesses told the M.E.N.
GMP have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Man City Champions League ban raises prospect of Premier League sanctions

Manchester City could face Premier League sanctions if UEFA 's decision to ban the Blues from the Champions League is upheld .
Pep Guardiola 's side are not allowed to take part in the Champions League for the next two seasons after the UEFA adjudicatory chamber ruled that the Financial Fair Play regulations have been seriously breached - although the club are taking the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and remain confident that an independent hearing will exonerate them .
The Premier League have been investigating the Blues since March 2019 over financial regulations , academy player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains ongoing with no timeframe as to when it is expected to be completed .
But if UEFA 's decision is judged as the correct one , that will place more scrutiny on the league 's investigation into City ; reports have suggested the Blues could even be given a points deduction .
Ultimately , the Premier League - as well as continuing its own independent investigation - will be waiting to see what happens next in the ongoing battle between City and UEFA as the two prepare to meet again in court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asks more questions of how the Premier League will react to such a strong punishment for its champions for the last two years .

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Manchester City could face Premier League sanctions if UEFA's decision to ban the Blues from the Champions League is upheld.
Pep Guardiola's side are not allowed to take part in the Champions League for the next two seasons after the UEFA adjudicatory chamber ruled that the Financial Fair Play regulations have been seriously breached - although the club are taking the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and remain confident that an independent hearing will exonerate them.
The Premier League have been investigating the Blues since March 2019 over financial regulations, academy player recruitment and third-party ownership and their case remains ongoing with no timeframe as to when it is expected to be completed.
But if UEFA's decision is judged as the correct one, that will place more scrutiny on the league's investigation into City; reports have suggested the Blues could even be given a points deduction.
Ultimately, the Premier League - as well as continuing its own independent investigation - will be waiting to see what happens next in the ongoing battle between City and UEFA as the two prepare to meet again in court.
But such strong action from UEFA asks more questions of how the Premier League will react to such a strong punishment for its champions for the last two years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Harrowing Coronation Street scenes as character is exposed as a rapist

Sex pest businessman Ray Crosby was exposed as a rapist in dramatic Coronation Street scenes .
Ray 's girlfriend Abi Franklin made it her mission to destroy the entrepreneur to a packed bistro in Friday 's Corrie double bill .
The vengeful mechanic brought in a line of women who had been attacked in the past by the bistro owner and sworn to silence .
`` He 's got a bit of a reputation , has Ray , '' she told her fellow guests at a Valentine gala event .
`` I know all about his charity work and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distract you from what he 's really like .
`` This is Davina , Poppy and Sonia .
They ca n't speak for themselves because Ray made them sign on the dotted .
But I can talk plenty for everyone . ''
She then began to list his crimes before being ushered away by a furious Ray .
`` Sonia was first .
He cornered her and put his hand up her skirt , '' she explained .
`` He told Poppy he would sack her if she would n't have sex with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , same story for Davina .
There is plenty more where that came from . ''
Finding herself alone with Ray , she told him : `` Do one rapist , you do n't scare me . ''
But in a cruel tirade the creepy hotelier mocked Abi , who lost her twins after battling drug addiction .
`` Who do you think people will believe ?
You , junkie slag from the estate , your poor neglected kids taken into care ? ''
he raged .
`` Or me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endless time and effort into raising money for charity ?
`` What have you ever done for anyone ? ''
He continued : `` I 've just been using you .
That 's the one good thing about a slapper like you , at least you know what 's what in the bedroom .
`` You can spread all the garbage you like about me , I do n't what people round here think .
I 'm loaded sweetheart .
`` You ca n't touch me .
Go and shoot up into your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get up to . ''
Stumbling out of the bistro , a distressed Abi then decided to get her revenge by stealing and setting fire to his car .
The showdown took place after waitress and Bethany Platt decided it was time to put a stop to Ray 's unacceptable behaviour and enlisted the help of journalist Daniel Osbourne to help her get access to her boss 's legal files .
It became clear that Ray had been trying to silence women for some time and Bethany and Daniel posted an article online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ray previously tried it on with Michelle Connor and at Christmas she was shattered to find out that he was the secret buyer of the bistro formerly run by her and her late partner Robert Preston .
The former manageress headed to the bistro to hand over the keys to the new owner .
When it turned out to be Ray a grief-stricken Michelle set about smashing up the place before heading off to start a new life in Ireland .

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Sex pest businessman Ray Crosby was exposed as a rapist in dramatic Coronation Street scenes.
Ray's girlfriend Abi Franklin made it her mission to destroy the entrepreneur to a packed bistro in Friday's Corrie double bill.
The vengeful mechanic brought in a line of women who had been attacked in the past by the bistro owner and sworn to silence.
"He's got a bit of a reputation, has Ray," she told her fellow guests at a Valentine gala event.
"I know all about his charity work and all that stuff but that's just to distract you from what he's really like.
(Image: Coronation Street)
"This is Davina, Poppy and Sonia. They can't speak for themselves because Ray made them sign on the dotted. But I can talk plenty for everyone."
She then began to list his crimes before being ushered away by a furious Ray.
"Sonia was first. He cornered her and put his hand up her skirt," she explained.
"He told Poppy he would sack her if she wouldn't have sex with him. She was only 16 at the time, same story for Davina. There is plenty more where that came from."
(Image: Coronation Street)
Finding herself alone with Ray, she told him: "Do one rapist, you don't scare me."
But in a cruel tirade the creepy hotelier mocked Abi, who lost her twins after battling drug addiction.
"Who do you think people will believe? You, junkie slag from the estate, your poor neglected kids taken into care?" he raged.
"Or me, an honest local businessman who's put endless time and effort into raising money for charity?
"Hundreds of thousands of pounds I've raised, made a real difference.
"What have you ever done for anyone?"
He continued: "I've just been using you. That's the one good thing about a slapper like you, at least you know what's what in the bedroom.
"You can spread all the garbage you like about me, I don't what people round here think. I'm loaded sweetheart.
(Image: Coronation Street)
"You can't touch me. Go and shoot up into your eyeballs or whatever it is you druggies get up to."
Stumbling out of the bistro, a distressed Abi then decided to get her revenge by stealing and setting fire to his car.
The showdown took place after waitress and Bethany Platt decided it was time to put a stop to Ray's unacceptable behaviour and enlisted the help of journalist Daniel Osbourne to help her get access to her boss's legal files.
It became clear that Ray had been trying to silence women for some time and Bethany and Daniel posted an article online, causing a stir on the street.
Ray previously tried it on with Michelle Connor and at Christmas she was shattered to find out that he was the secret buyer of the bistro formerly run by her and her late partner Robert Preston.
The former manageress headed to the bistro to hand over the keys to the new owner.
When it turned out to be Ray a grief-stricken Michelle set about smashing up the place before heading off to start a new life in Ireland.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr makes Raheem Sterling claim ahead of Man City Champions League game

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr pointed to the development of Raheem Sterling in response to criticism regarding his lack of goals under Zinedine Zidane ahead of this month 's Champions League clash against Manchester City .
The 19-year-old has a huge weight on his shoulders after becoming the most expensive footballer under the age of 19 during the summer of 2017 .
He was officially presented as a Madrid player one year later .
Vinicius has made six starts in La Liga , a further nine as a substitute , but has netted just one league goal and registered only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals , the youngster was praised by members of the Spanish press during Madrid 's shock Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Real Sociedad .
The Brazilian has revealed he is n't concerned about criticism regarding his finishing and used Sterling as an example that the best is yet to come .
Sterling was often accused of being wasteful in front of goal during his time with Liverpool but is now one of the league 's most prolific wingers following the arrival of Pep Guardiola .
`` I 'm very calm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals will come , '' Vinicius explained to Esporte Interativo .
`` [ Raheem ] Sterling , at my age , did the same thing .
He did n't score so many goals , but this year I think he already has 15 or 16 .
He improves with every season . ''
Vinicius could feature against the Blues at the end of the month when City travel to the Bernabeu for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against the Spanish giants on February 26 .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not come face to face with Sterling as the England international is facing a race for fitness after sustaining a hamstring injury during the defeat to Tottenham .

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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr pointed to the development of Raheem Sterling in response to criticism regarding his lack of goals under Zinedine Zidane ahead of this month's Champions League clash against Manchester City.
The 19-year-old has a huge weight on his shoulders after becoming the most expensive footballer under the age of 19 during the summer of 2017. He was officially presented as a Madrid player one year later.
Vinicius has made six starts in La Liga, a further nine as a substitute, but has netted just one league goal and registered only one assist.
Despite his lack of goals, the youngster was praised by members of the Spanish press during Madrid's shock Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Real Sociedad.
The Brazilian has revealed he isn't concerned about criticism regarding his finishing and used Sterling as an example that the best is yet to come.
Sterling was often accused of being wasteful in front of goal during his time with Liverpool but is now one of the league's most prolific wingers following the arrival of Pep Guardiola.
"I'm very calm and I know at some point the goals will come," Vinicius explained to Esporte Interativo.
"I'm only 19 years old.
"[Raheem] Sterling, at my age, did the same thing. He didn't score so many goals, but this year I think he already has 15 or 16. He improves with every season."
Vinicius could feature against the Blues at the end of the month when City travel to the Bernabeu for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against the Spanish giants on February 26.
However, even if he is picked he may not come face to face with Sterling as the England international is facing a race for fitness after sustaining a hamstring injury during the defeat to Tottenham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Watch the moment Peak District waterfall appears to flow backwards during Storm Ciara

This is the spectacular moment a waterfall in the Peak District appeared to flow backwards during Storm Ciara .
Helen Gant filmed the extraordinary footage of water cascading upwards at Kinder Downfall in Derbyshire on Sunday ( February 9 ) as the region was battered by high winds .
The 98ft waterfall looks as though it was flowing in the opposite direction thanks to the strong winds surrounding the natural beauty spot , which is located on the edge of Kinder Scout mountain peak .
The keen hiker uploaded the footage to her Facebook page , where it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helen , 45 , said she has seen the phenomenon a few times before - but that was by far the most spectacular .
She said : “ I ’ ve only really got into climbing recently but I have been walking and rambling since I was a kid .
`` I love it and walk a lot .
My mum and dad used to take us out to the hills all the time so I have been doing it forever .
“ It was really exciting to see the falls behave like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was exhilarating walking along the top .
`` I ’ ve been up a few times as I can see Kinder from my garden .
`` I love exploring it when it does that .
I ’ ve never seen it as dramatic as it was last Sunday though .
“ The water was coming over the footpath so you get absolutely soaked when you get up there.
” But Helen also warned of the dangers of hiking in such blustery conditions and urged others not to attempt it during Storm Dennis this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt perfectly safe because the wind was constant .
It was buffeting a bit but it was never blowing us towards the edge , always inland .
“ I say it ’ s perfectly safe but I don ’ t want to encourage anyone to go up there this weekend .
We felt secure in those conditions .
“ It was still exciting , but you always have to take the risks carefully .
A couple of days later it was incredible too , as it was frozen and covered in ice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it sometimes , but its nowhere near stable enough at the moment.
” The natural wonder is part of the famous Pennine Way trail , which begins in the Peak District and stretches for 268 miles all the way to Kirk Yetholm at the Scottish Borders .
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This is the spectacular moment a waterfall in the Peak District appeared to flow backwards during Storm Ciara.
Helen Gant filmed the extraordinary footage of water cascading upwards at Kinder Downfall in Derbyshire on Sunday (February 9) as the region was battered by high winds.
The 98ft waterfall looks as though it was flowing in the opposite direction thanks to the strong winds surrounding the natural beauty spot, which is located on the edge of Kinder Scout mountain peak.
The keen hiker uploaded the footage to her Facebook page, where it has been shared and viewed hundreds of times.
(Image: SWNS)
Helen, 45, said she has seen the phenomenon a few times before - but that was by far the most spectacular.
She said: “I’ve only really got into climbing recently but I have been walking and rambling since I was a kid.
"I love it and walk a lot. My mum and dad used to take us out to the hills all the time so I have been doing it forever.
“It was really exciting to see the falls behave like that. It was crazy. It was exhilarating walking along the top.
"I’ve been up a few times as I can see Kinder from my garden.
"I love exploring it when it does that. I’ve never seen it as dramatic as it was last Sunday though.
“The water was coming over the footpath so you get absolutely soaked when you get up there.”
But Helen also warned of the dangers of hiking in such blustery conditions and urged others not to attempt it during Storm Dennis this weekend.
She added: “It felt perfectly safe because the wind was constant. It was buffeting a bit but it was never blowing us towards the edge, always inland.
“I say it’s perfectly safe but I don’t want to encourage anyone to go up there this weekend. We felt secure in those conditions.
“It was still exciting, but you always have to take the risks carefully. A couple of days later it was incredible too, as it was frozen and covered in ice.
“People do go ice climbing on it sometimes, but its nowhere near stable enough at the moment.”
The natural wonder is part of the famous Pennine Way trail, which begins in the Peak District and stretches for 268 miles all the way to Kirk Yetholm at the Scottish Borders.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--The potential financial cost of a Champions League ban for Man City

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has painted a bleak picture of what the future could hold for Manchester City if their Champions League ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration of Sport .
UEFA have banned City from all European competition for two seasons due to 'serious breaches ' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA Club Licensing regulations , as well as not cooperating with the investigation .
The club has vowed to appeal the decision 'at the earliest opportunity ' but face the prospect of being excluded from Europe 's top competition .
The Champions League is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has explained the long-term implications for City .
`` I 'm not overly surprised because Man City did appear to be reacting aggressively to the leaks , '' Maguire told Sky Sports .
`` Man City will take a very aggressive response and appeal the decision .
`` Looking at the commentary from UEFA , it appears to claim that they were overstating their income .
`` What has happened is their commercial income has almost trebled .
`` Man City will leave no stone unturned to reclaim their innocence .
I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect them to be reassigned .
`` UEFA income is critical and it can be worth up to £100m a year .
Home fixtures in the Champions League can be worth another £30m or £40m .
`` In terms of Man City satisfying future Financial Fair Play rules , it will be harder considering they could lose around £150m a year . ''

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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has painted a bleak picture of what the future could hold for Manchester City if their Champions League ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration of Sport.
UEFA have banned City from all European competition for two seasons due to 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA Club Licensing regulations, as well as not cooperating with the investigation.
The club has vowed to appeal the decision 'at the earliest opportunity' but face the prospect of being excluded from Europe's top competition.
The Champions League is a major revenue stream for clubs and Maguire has explained the long-term implications for City.
"I'm not overly surprised because Man City did appear to be reacting aggressively to the leaks," Maguire told Sky Sports. "Man City will take a very aggressive response and appeal the decision.
"Looking at the commentary from UEFA, it appears to claim that they were overstating their income.
"What has happened is their commercial income has almost trebled.
"Man City will leave no stone unturned to reclaim their innocence. I have seen their lawyers before and I'd expect them to be reassigned.
"UEFA income is critical and it can be worth up to £100m a year. Home fixtures in the Champions League can be worth another £30m or £40m.
"In terms of Man City satisfying future Financial Fair Play rules, it will be harder considering they could lose around £150m a year."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Corrie spoilers: Heartbreaking diagnosis for Gemma and Chesney and James comes out as gay

He 's been pretending to be in a relationship with Bethany Platt , and next week James Bailey 's secret is out in the open on Coronation Street .
James comes out as gay to his dad after sneaking Ed 's friend Danny back to number 3 .
Builder Ed returns home and is puzzled to hear a thump from upstairs .
James plucks up the courage and tells Ed that he ’ s gay .
While he tries to take the news in his stride it ’ s clear he ’ s struggling and hurt to realise his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Aggie explains to James that Ed ’ s reaction is due to having a lot of information to process all at once .
Ed then apologises to Danny and explains he ’ s fearful of the prejudice James will face in sport .
Meanwhile there 's a shock for quad parents Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown when they get a call from the hospital offering a last-minute hearing test for baby Aled .
Gemma is devastated when the audiologist confirms Aled has profound permanent hearing loss in both ears and is heartbroken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since birth and has never heard her say she loves him .
Chesney tries to comfort his partner as she blames herself .
He swears to Gemma he ’ ll be by her side and they will face Aled ’ s challenges together .
Elsewhere , a furious Ray Crosby calls at the garage and tells mechanic Abi Franklin he ’ s reported her to the police for stealing his car and torching it .
Her boss Kevin Webster urges her to invent an alibi and Sally Metcalfe is asked if she 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blossoming for a while between Abi and Kev , and after spending the night together she ’ s chuffed when Kevin insists his son Jack thinks she ’ s great .
Sally urges her best friend to be cautious and and not jump into a full-on relationship with her ex husband .
Despite Abi being her friend , she 's concerned for Jack because chaos seems to follow her around .
And there 's drama when Ray sees his ex and Kevin looking cosy in the Rovers .
Also on the cobbles Fiz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head off on their holiday much to the fury of Hope 's twisted half sister Jade Rowan .
And having reached a decision , Maria tells Gary that she ’ d love to accept his proposal and marry him .
Gary ’ s thrilled , but her ex Ali Neeson visits Maria in the barber shop and begs her not to marry the loan shark .
But Maria is unimpressed and summons Ali to the ginnel and orders him to stay out of her life after their recent romantic reunion .
And Adam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sarah Platt leaves him to finalise every last detail of their wedding plans with her mum Gail .
The groom-to-be is n't pleased to learn that Sarah has invited the whole factory to their wedding , and points out that Beth Sutherland might kick off at Bethany Platt and Daniel Osbourne over their relationship , just four months after Daniel 's wife and her niece Sinead passed away .

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He's been pretending to be in a relationship with Bethany Platt, and next week James Bailey's secret is out in the open on Coronation Street.
James comes out as gay to his dad after sneaking Ed's friend Danny back to number 3.
Builder Ed returns home and is puzzled to hear a thump from upstairs.
James plucks up the courage and tells Ed that he’s gay.
(Image: ITV)
While he tries to take the news in his stride it’s clear he’s struggling and hurt to realise his wife Aggie and older son Michael already knew.
Aggie explains to James that Ed’s reaction is due to having a lot of information to process all at once.
Ed then apologises to Danny and explains he’s fearful of the prejudice James will face in sport.
Meanwhile there's a shock for quad parents Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown when they get a call from the hospital offering a last-minute hearing test for baby Aled.
Gemma is devastated when the audiologist confirms Aled has profound permanent hearing loss in both ears and is heartbroken to realise that her son been deaf since birth and has never heard her say she loves him.
Chesney tries to comfort his partner as she blames herself.
He swears to Gemma he’ll be by her side and they will face Aled’s challenges together.
Elsewhere, a furious Ray Crosby calls at the garage and tells mechanic Abi Franklin he’s reported her to the police for stealing his car and torching it.
Her boss Kevin Webster urges her to invent an alibi and Sally Metcalfe is asked if she'll vouch for her.
Romance has been blossoming for a while between Abi and Kev, and after spending the night together she’s chuffed when Kevin insists his son Jack thinks she’s great.
(Image: ITV)
Sally urges her best friend to be cautious and and not jump into a full-on relationship with her ex husband.
Despite Abi being her friend, she's concerned for Jack because chaos seems to follow her around.
And there's drama when Ray sees his ex and Kevin looking cosy in the Rovers.
Also on the cobbles Fiz Brown, Tyrone Dobbs and their girls head off on their holiday much to the fury of Hope's twisted half sister Jade Rowan.
And having reached a decision, Maria tells Gary that she’d love to accept his proposal and marry him.
Gary’s thrilled, but her ex Ali Neeson visits Maria in the barber shop and begs her not to marry the loan shark.
But Maria is unimpressed and summons Ali to the ginnel and orders him to stay out of her life after their recent romantic reunion.
And Adam Barlow is bored rigid as his fiance Sarah Platt leaves him to finalise every last detail of their wedding plans with her mum Gail.
The groom-to-be isn't pleased to learn that Sarah has invited the whole factory to their wedding, and points out that Beth Sutherland might kick off at Bethany Platt and Daniel Osbourne over their relationship, just four months after Daniel's wife and her niece Sinead passed away.