themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-20--Manchester United must listen to Roy Keane warning and respond

It 's fair to say that Roy Keane wasted absolutely no time when ushered back into the punditry arena on Friday night .
The pundits , as well as the players , had endured three months of twiddling their thumbs waiting for football to return , and it was clear the former Manchester United captain was overdue one of his classic 'rants ' .
Sitting opposite Kelly Cates and Patrice Evra in the Sky Sports studio , Keane went into overdrive when asked about the key mistakes made by David de Gea and Harry Maguire that led to Steven Bergwijn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dutchman had skipped through the United defence and powered a shot that went through De Gea 's hands , and Keane was n't happy about it .
`` I 'm sick to death of this goalkeeper , '' he began .
And the nation strapped themselves in .
`` Flabbergasted , '' Keane added , clearly fuming that United were 1-0 down against Spurs , a team that his old United teams would swat aside .
`` Spurs have done OK , they ’ ve been compact .
But Man United - Maguire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t even let them on the bus back after the match .
Get on a taxi back to Manchester .
“ These are established international players and we ’ re sitting here and I know we have to analyse the game , analyse it until the cows come home .
You do your job , we ’ re trying to get the top four , not win leagues , God forbid trying to win trophies .
Shocking .
“ I am disgusted with it .
Maguire , De Gea , you should hang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United and letting players run past you . ''
It went on and Keane 's name became the top Twitter trend in the United Kingdom .
His comments earned as many headlines as the second half performances of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes that would eventually redeem the game for United , earning a 1-1 draw for Keane 's close friend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Norwegian himself laughed off Keane 's criticism , as did many on social media who argued the outspoken Irishman was simply playing to the crowd , enhancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a latter-day version of the character he portrayed on the Old Trafford turf for a decade .
Whether this is true or not , perhaps we will never know .
But as always there was some wisdom in the words of the ex-United skipper and Solskjaer would be well advised to take heed .
It 's known that the United boss exchanges calls and texts with Keane , so perhaps they will analyse the game in a more private and considered fashion in the coming days .
Keane sent a more generic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singling out De Gea and Maguire .
It concerned the two points they had dropped at Spurs when they really ought to have won the game .
A better first half performance , or 10 more minutes of Pogba and Fernandes playing together , and maybe they would have done .
`` They ’ re running out of games , and with Leicester and Chelsea , they ’ re running out of opportunities to close that gap , '' Keane added .
`` I think it ’ s a great opportunity now for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result for United , by winning . ''
He also set a challenge for Pogba , demanding the midfielder shows more consistency after a fine cameo to remind everyone of their abilities .
`` What we need from Paul is , we need to see this week in and week out , not just every few weeks .
The key for any player - if you want to be regarded as a top player - is to be more consistent and he ’ s not been . ''
The messages are clear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'classic Roy Keane ' memes on social media : United must be more consistent and Pogba is the man to help them do it .
It 's obvious to say that the defence must cut out the kind of error we saw against Spurs , but the bigger picture is the crucial battle for a top four spot .
Keane , ultimately , wants to see United challenge for trophies , but they ca n't do that from fifth position .

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It's fair to say that Roy Keane wasted absolutely no time when ushered back into the punditry arena on Friday night.
The pundits, as well as the players, had endured three months of twiddling their thumbs waiting for football to return, and it was clear the former Manchester United captain was overdue one of his classic 'rants'.
Sitting opposite Kelly Cates and Patrice Evra in the Sky Sports studio, Keane went into overdrive when asked about the key mistakes made by David de Gea and Harry Maguire that led to Steven Bergwijn's opening goal for Tottenham. The Dutchman had skipped through the United defence and powered a shot that went through De Gea's hands, and Keane wasn't happy about it.
"I'm sick to death of this goalkeeper," he began. And the nation strapped themselves in. "Flabbergasted," Keane added, clearly fuming that United were 1-0 down against Spurs, a team that his old United teams would swat aside.
"Spurs have done OK, they’ve been compact. But Man United - Maguire and De Gea - I wouldn’t even let them on the bus back after the match. Get on a taxi back to Manchester.
“These are established international players and we’re sitting here and I know we have to analyse the game, analyse it until the cows come home. You do your job, we’re trying to get the top four, not win leagues, God forbid trying to win trophies. Shocking.
“I am disgusted with it. Maguire, De Gea, you should hang your heads in shame. Representing Manchester United and letting players run past you."
It went on and Keane's name became the top Twitter trend in the United Kingdom. His comments earned as many headlines as the second half performances of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes that would eventually redeem the game for United, earning a 1-1 draw for Keane's close friend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Norwegian himself laughed off Keane's criticism, as did many on social media who argued the outspoken Irishman was simply playing to the crowd, enhancing his image as punditry's hard man - a latter-day version of the character he portrayed on the Old Trafford turf for a decade.
Whether this is true or not, perhaps we will never know. But as always there was some wisdom in the words of the ex-United skipper and Solskjaer would be well advised to take heed.
It's known that the United boss exchanges calls and texts with Keane, so perhaps they will analyse the game in a more private and considered fashion in the coming days.
Keane sent a more generic and more important warning to United after singling out De Gea and Maguire. It concerned the two points they had dropped at Spurs when they really ought to have won the game. A better first half performance, or 10 more minutes of Pogba and Fernandes playing together, and maybe they would have done.
"They’re running out of games, and with Leicester and Chelsea, they’re running out of opportunities to close that gap," Keane added.
"I think it’s a great opportunity now for Chelsea to make it an even worse result for United, by winning."
He also set a challenge for Pogba, demanding the midfielder shows more consistency after a fine cameo to remind everyone of their abilities.
"What we need from Paul is, we need to see this week in and week out, not just every few weeks. The key for any player - if you want to be regarded as a top player - is to be more consistent and he’s not been."
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The messages are clear, then, amid the rants and the 'classic Roy Keane' memes on social media: United must be more consistent and Pogba is the man to help them do it. It's obvious to say that the defence must cut out the kind of error we saw against Spurs, but the bigger picture is the crucial battle for a top four spot.
Keane, ultimately, wants to see United challenge for trophies, but they can't do that from fifth position.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-20--Pogba key quality to make Solskjaer rethink Man Utd midfield decision

Manchester United came back from a goal down to secure a point against Spurs in a hotly contested 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium .
David de Gea ’ s first half error led to Steven Bergwijn ’ s opener in the 27th minute before Bruno Fernandes equalised from the spot after Paul Pogba came on to win a penalty .
The Frenchman ’ s introduction in the second half added extra intent to United ’ s midfield after the hour mark and proved why he is an integral part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s squad .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just two points behind Chelsea in fourth but their current position could be enough for UEFA Champions League qualification if Manchester City ’ s UEFA ban is upheld .
Solskjaer ’ s decision to start with Scott McTominay and Fred in a double pivot over Pogba was viewed as a bold decision considering the Frenchman ’ s quality and subsequent impact when he came on in the second half .
In choosing the combination of McTominay and Fred , Solskjaer quashed any hopes of supporters seeing Pogba play with Bruno Fernandes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Spurs ’ relatively attacking line-up may have justified Solskjaer ’ s choice to select a more conservative midfield pivot .
Both Fred and McTominay have proved their qualities in more reserved midfield roles this season and their partnership on Friday evening highlighted that .
Whilst neither player boasts the passing quality of Pogba , their discipline in terms of positioning to protect the back four is perhaps more reliable .
With Fred and McTominay as a double pivot in a 4-2-3-1 formation , United looked to have a relatively secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half .
However , Spurs ’ emphasis on using Son Heung-min and Steven Bergwijn in the half-spaces caused some issues from a defensive point of view .
Whilst Bergwijn ’ s opener in the 27th minute didn ’ t directly involve the midfield duo , Fred and McTominay lacked any sort of cutting-edge to get the ball into key areas which could facilitate a comeback for Solskjaer ’ s side .
Fernandes had looked threatening between the lines in the first half but failed to combine meaningfully with any of the attackers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of service .
The main issue for United this season has been a lack of incisive passing to create chances in the final third against relatively defensive teams and on Friday night we saw those issues resurface until Pogba ’ s introduction in the 63rd minute for Fred .
It only took a matter of minutes for United ramp up the pressure on Spurs with Pogba adding extra tempo and intent to their passing in the final third .
Pogba and Fernandes combined almost immediately and Martial could have possibly done better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With Spurs reverting to a traditionally-defensive setup under Mourinho , the substitution of Fred for Pogba suggested how the latter could add more threat going forward than the Brazilian .
Pogba ’ s involvement in earning the penalty outlined how he could become an integral player in United ’ s midfield and possibly force Solskjaer to start him against Sheffield United on Wednesday night .
The lack of rhythm and attacking threat between Fred and McTominay in the first half indicates that United may not be able to afford more slow starts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top four in the remaining eight games of the season .
A combination of Pogba and Fernandes for just half an hour showed why many United supporters have been willing to see the pair play together in midfield .
The question now , though , is whether the Frenchman can be consistent in performances to take United towards Champions League qualification .

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Manchester United came back from a goal down to secure a point against Spurs in a hotly contested 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
David de Gea’s first half error led to Steven Bergwijn’s opener in the 27th minute before Bruno Fernandes equalised from the spot after Paul Pogba came on to win a penalty.
The Frenchman’s introduction in the second half added extra intent to United’s midfield after the hour mark and proved why he is an integral part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.
A point for United leaves them fifth and just two points behind Chelsea in fourth but their current position could be enough for UEFA Champions League qualification if Manchester City’s UEFA ban is upheld.
Solskjaer’s decision to start with Scott McTominay and Fred in a double pivot over Pogba was viewed as a bold decision considering the Frenchman’s quality and subsequent impact when he came on in the second half.
In choosing the combination of McTominay and Fred, Solskjaer quashed any hopes of supporters seeing Pogba play with Bruno Fernandes in the starting line-up together for the first time. However, Spurs’ relatively attacking line-up may have justified Solskjaer’s choice to select a more conservative midfield pivot.
Both Fred and McTominay have proved their qualities in more reserved midfield roles this season and their partnership on Friday evening highlighted that. Whilst neither player boasts the passing quality of Pogba, their discipline in terms of positioning to protect the back four is perhaps more reliable.
With Fred and McTominay as a double pivot in a 4-2-3-1 formation, United looked to have a relatively secure shape out of possession in the first half. However, Spurs’ emphasis on using Son Heung-min and Steven Bergwijn in the half-spaces caused some issues from a defensive point of view.
Whilst Bergwijn’s opener in the 27th minute didn’t directly involve the midfield duo, Fred and McTominay lacked any sort of cutting-edge to get the ball into key areas which could facilitate a comeback for Solskjaer’s side.
Fernandes had looked threatening between the lines in the first half but failed to combine meaningfully with any of the attackers in front of him largely due to a lack of service.
The main issue for United this season has been a lack of incisive passing to create chances in the final third against relatively defensive teams and on Friday night we saw those issues resurface until Pogba’s introduction in the 63rd minute for Fred.
It only took a matter of minutes for United ramp up the pressure on Spurs with Pogba adding extra tempo and intent to their passing in the final third. Pogba and Fernandes combined almost immediately and Martial could have possibly done better to test Hugo Lloris between the sticks.
With Spurs reverting to a traditionally-defensive setup under Mourinho, the substitution of Fred for Pogba suggested how the latter could add more threat going forward than the Brazilian.
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Pogba’s involvement in earning the penalty outlined how he could become an integral player in United’s midfield and possibly force Solskjaer to start him against Sheffield United on Wednesday night.
The lack of rhythm and attacking threat between Fred and McTominay in the first half indicates that United may not be able to afford more slow starts if they want to challenge for the top four in the remaining eight games of the season.
A combination of Pogba and Fernandes for just half an hour showed why many United supporters have been willing to see the pair play together in midfield. The question now, though, is whether the Frenchman can be consistent in performances to take United towards Champions League qualification.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-20--The best and most memorable Parklife moments ever

Festival-goers should have been pouring through the Parklife gates last week for a weekend of fun in Heaton Park .
The festival is the biggest fixture in Manchester ’ s musical calendar and this year 's line up was due to include Tyler the Creator , Skepta , Lewis Capaldi , Khalid , Jorja Smith and Robyn .
But organisers were forced to call off the event back in March shortly after the UK lockdown was imposed .
While restrictions have slowly started to lift , mass gatherings wo n't be going ahead any time soon - meaning this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luckily we 've got plenty of memories to keep us going until we can safely get our wellies back on and gather in the fields again - and what a celebration that will be .
Here are some of the most memorable moments from Parklife over the last few years .
We 'd love to hear your festival memories too .
You can share them in the comments below , tweet us @ CityLifeManc , tag us on Instagram or join in the conversation on Facebook .
One of the first major music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Manchester Arena attack , Parklife 's 2017 edition was an emotional one .
Main stage headliners The 1975 paid tribute to the 22 Ariana Grande concert-goers who died with a touching 'moment of noise ' .
A group of emergency workers who helped in the aftermath of the atrocity were brought on to the stage as the crowd gave it up for them with a deafening racket .
“ I think we ’ ve all spent a lot of time mourning since what happened , ” frontman Matt Healy said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ ve had our silence .
We didn ’ t want to do a moment of silence , we wanted to do a moment of noise.
” Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham , who also joined the band on stage , told the crowd : “ The terrorists want to change us , they want to divide us - don ’ t let them win .
Don ’ t let them change Manchester .
The fact that you ’ re here tonight shows that we ’ re not going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments elsewhere across the festival .
Over in the Hangar stage , the crowd burst into song when Fatboy Slim played an a cappella version of Oasis hit Do n't Look Back In Anger - which became the city 's adopted anthem of defiance after the terror attack .
The DJ , whose real name is Norman Cook , later tweeted : `` I 'll remember last night 's knees up and singalong in Manchester Parklifefest for a long time .
Such bravery , love and solidarity humbled me . ''
Eighties icon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set from start to finish at the 2015 festival .
After strutting on stage in a gold mask and flowing black cape , the one-time Bond movie actress then stripped off to nothing but a chest-baring corset , tribal body paint and a grass skirt for her cover of The Pretenders ’ Private Life , which also featured a male pole dancer .
It was one of six costume changes throughout the set , which she finished by hula-hooping along to her final song Slave to the Rhythm .
But perhaps the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clambered on to a bemused security worker 's shoulders as she performed her hit single Pull Up To The Bumper .
Showsec employee David Whicker later told the M.E.N : `` I didn ’ t even realise she was half naked until I put her down again .
“ My friend said : ‘ I bet when you woke up on Sunday you didn ’ t expect to have your head between her legs.
’ “ It ’ s definitely one to mark off the bucket list.
” Manchester 's most famous buskers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main stage of the Heaton Park festival in 2018 .
The Piccadilly Rats - who gained a cult status with their rowdy covers and freaky dancing on the streets of the city centre - got the Sunday off to a surreal start as a slightly bemused early crowd watched on .
The band ditched their usual rat masks for the festival appearance , with frontman Gaz Stanley in a leopard print coat and Tommy Trouble in his trademark policeman 's hat .
The group opened their set with a raucous rendition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the theme tune to 90s TV show Heartbeat - before performing covers including a medley of Oasis hits Wonderwall and Do n't Look Back in Anger .
Parklife boss Sacha Lord invited the band to perform after they made a cheeky direct appeal to him on Twitter .
They had been planning to busk outside the festival gates .
It was their love of music that brought them to Ariana Grande ’ s concert at Manchester Arena on the fateful night of May 22 , 2017 - and it is music that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to heal after the terror attack .
The Manchester Survivors Choir were met with huge cheers as they took to Parklife ’ s main stage at the 2018 festival .
The group , made up of parents and children who survived the attack , some of them badly injured , put on an emotional performance with Manc band Prose , singing their charity single A City United .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also joined them on stage to introduce them , in between performances from MNEK and Jessie Ware .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Manchester .
The strength , the resilience , the solidarity , the positivity .
The love of music , the determination to make sure hope always triumphs over fear . ''
It 's a festival organiser 's and a fan 's worst nightmare - a headliner pulling out just days before the big weekend .
But Cardi B certainly had a memorable reason for dropping out of her main stage Saturday slot last year .
The Bodak Yellow star had to cancel her appearance to recover from a boob job and liposuction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was under doctor 's orders to rest and allow the stitches in her breasts to heal .
`` My doctor was like , ‘ Yo , you can not be doing all these shows because you ’ re not fully healed and I keep telling you this and then if something happens to you , you gon na to try to blame me , '' she said in an Instagram live broadcast .
The Bronx-born rapper said flying to shows made her body 'swell up ' , adding that the cancellations had cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hate cancelling shows because I love money , I ’ m a money addict and I get paid a lot of money for these shows , '' she said .
`` I ’ m cancelling millions of dollars in shows , but health is wealth so I have to do what I have to do . ''

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Festival-goers should have been pouring through the Parklife gates last week for a weekend of fun in Heaton Park.
The festival is the biggest fixture in Manchester’s musical calendar and this year's line up was due to include Tyler the Creator, Skepta, Lewis Capaldi, Khalid, Jorja Smith and Robyn.
But organisers were forced to call off the event back in March shortly after the UK lockdown was imposed.
While restrictions have slowly started to lift, mass gatherings won't be going ahead any time soon - meaning this summer's festival season is a write-off.
Luckily we've got plenty of memories to keep us going until we can safely get our wellies back on and gather in the fields again - and what a celebration that will be.
Here are some of the most memorable moments from Parklife over the last few years. We'd love to hear your festival memories too.
You can share them in the comments below, tweet us @CityLifeManc, tag us on Instagram or join in the conversation on Facebook.
The 1975's noisy tribute
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One of the first major music events to go ahead in the weeks after the Manchester Arena attack, Parklife's 2017 edition was an emotional one.
Main stage headliners The 1975 paid tribute to the 22 Ariana Grande concert-goers who died with a touching 'moment of noise'.
A group of emergency workers who helped in the aftermath of the atrocity were brought on to the stage as the crowd gave it up for them with a deafening racket.
“I think we’ve all spent a lot of time mourning since what happened,” frontman Matt Healy said.
“But this is a music festival and we’ve had our silence. We didn’t want to do a moment of silence, we wanted to do a moment of noise.”
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who also joined the band on stage, told the crowd: “The terrorists want to change us, they want to divide us - don’t let them win. Don’t let them change Manchester. The fact that you’re here tonight shows that we’re not going to be beaten.”
Fatboy Slim's Don't Look Back in Anger singalong
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The same year saw emotional moments elsewhere across the festival.
Over in the Hangar stage, the crowd burst into song when Fatboy Slim played an a cappella version of Oasis hit Don't Look Back In Anger - which became the city's adopted anthem of defiance after the terror attack.
The DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, later tweeted: "I'll remember last night's knees up and singalong in Manchester Parklifefest for a long time. Such bravery, love and solidarity humbled me."
Everything about Grace Jones
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Eighties icon Grace Jones put on a brilliantly bonkers set from start to finish at the 2015 festival.
After strutting on stage in a gold mask and flowing black cape, the one-time Bond movie actress then stripped off to nothing but a chest-baring corset, tribal body paint and a grass skirt for her cover of The Pretenders’ Private Life, which also featured a male pole dancer.
It was one of six costume changes throughout the set, which she finished by hula-hooping along to her final song Slave to the Rhythm.
But perhaps the most memorable moment of all was when she clambered on to a bemused security worker's shoulders as she performed her hit single Pull Up To The Bumper.
Showsec employee David Whicker later told the M.E.N: "I didn’t even realise she was half naked until I put her down again.
“My friend said: ‘I bet when you woke up on Sunday you didn’t expect to have your head between her legs.’
“It’s definitely one to mark off the bucket list.”
The Piccadilly Rats
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Manchester's most famous buskers swapped Piccadilly for Parklife as they opened the main stage of the Heaton Park festival in 2018.
The Piccadilly Rats - who gained a cult status with their rowdy covers and freaky dancing on the streets of the city centre - got the Sunday off to a surreal start as a slightly bemused early crowd watched on.
The band ditched their usual rat masks for the festival appearance, with frontman Gaz Stanley in a leopard print coat and Tommy Trouble in his trademark policeman's hat.
The group opened their set with a raucous rendition of Buddy Holly's Heartbeat - also known as the theme tune to 90s TV show Heartbeat - before performing covers including a medley of Oasis hits Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.
Parklife boss Sacha Lord invited the band to perform after they made a cheeky direct appeal to him on Twitter. They had been planning to busk outside the festival gates.
Manchester Survivors Choir
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It was their love of music that brought them to Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena on the fateful night of May 22, 2017 - and it is music that has brought them together again and helped them to heal after the terror attack.
The Manchester Survivors Choir were met with huge cheers as they took to Parklife’s main stage at the 2018 festival.
The group, made up of parents and children who survived the attack, some of them badly injured, put on an emotional performance with Manc band Prose, singing their charity single A City United.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also joined them on stage to introduce them, in between performances from MNEK and Jessie Ware.
He said: "They symbolise the people of Manchester. The strength, the resilience, the solidarity, the positivity. The love of music, the determination to make sure hope always triumphs over fear."
Cardi B
It's a festival organiser's and a fan's worst nightmare - a headliner pulling out just days before the big weekend.
But Cardi B certainly had a memorable reason for dropping out of her main stage Saturday slot last year.
The Bodak Yellow star had to cancel her appearance to recover from a boob job and liposuction.
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She had earlier told fans she was under doctor's orders to rest and allow the stitches in her breasts to heal.
"My doctor was like, ‘Yo, you cannot be doing all these shows because you’re not fully healed and I keep telling you this and then if something happens to you, you gonna to try to blame me," she said in an Instagram live broadcast.
The Bronx-born rapper said flying to shows made her body 'swell up', adding that the cancellations had cost her 'millions of dollars'.
"I hate cancelling shows because I love money, I’m a money addict and I get paid a lot of money for these shows," she said.
"I’m cancelling millions of dollars in shows, but health is wealth so I have to do what I have to do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-20--The criminals who were given a second chance and blew it

When judges believe that criminals can be rehabilitated , defendants are often given a chance to prove themselves .
Many people show that they can 'go straight ' , and turn their lives around .
But others in the past have made promises which were n't kept , and went on to commit more crime , proving how difficult some find it to change the way they behave .
All these people were given a break by Manchester 's courts - but then made the wrong choices .
Samantha Ryan was caught in a house by its residents , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the break in , £2,000 in cash , two iPhones , a laptop and an iPad were stolen from the house in Salford .
Two other men who were at the property were never traced , but Ryan , 21 , was cornered and desperately pleaded with the householder to let her leave .
Ryan claimed to be '12-years-old ' , and said she was 'homeless ' .
But she was prosecuted and later given a chance by a judge , after being told she was 'vulnerable ' , had no previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influence of those 'more sophisticated ' than her .
But Ryan was hauled before the same judge , Alan Conrad QC , after she failed to work with the probation service .
Jailing her for eight months in February , Judge Conrad told Ryan : `` Everybody has tried their best to help you , and I have no doubt they will continue to do so , but you have not engaged with the order .
`` I am left with no alternative but to implement the suspended sentence . ''
Kieran Maloney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the Cos clothing store in St Ann 's Square when he burgled the same shop again , just days later .
Maloney received a suspended sentence on March 19 for the first burglary .
Then , at around 1am on March 31 , Maloney , 23 , - accompanied by Rhys Clarke , 26 - stole around £20,000-worth of clothes from the same shop .
Clarke kicked in the glass doors .
Police found a 'trail of clothing ' from St Ann 's Square to King Street West , and the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglary .
In May , Maloney was jailed for two years and 11 months .
Clarke was locked up for 15 months .
Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said she decided to give Maloney a suspended sentence on March 19 , for the previous burglary - which occurred in October last year - because she was told he had somewhere to live and would receive help for his drug problem .
`` I gave you the opportunity to have the support and help you quite clearly need , '' she told Maloney .
Addressing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both of you have issues .
But the court can only do so much to help .
`` The initiative for change has to come from you .
`` Although I accept that sending you to prison is not going to break the cycle , there is no alternative . ''
The judge admitted he had shown grandmother Toni Flynn 'leniency ' after sparing her jail for assaulting her parents .
As Flynn , 37 , was handed a 12-month community order , comments made by Judge Anthony Cross QC were later proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am giving you a chance you barely deserve .
`` Stay away from your mother and father .
`` I have an awful feeling that you will breach this order .
I hope I am wrong . ''
Less than three days later , Flynn , from Monsall , arrived at her parents ’ house shouting and banging on the door , breaching a restraining order which had been imposed .
The same judge then jailed Flynn for two years , in September 2018 .
Judge Cross told her : `` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made it clearer that I was giving you a chance .
`` On that occasion , I imposed a restraining order and I made it perfectly plain any breach would be met with custodial consequences .
`` You have demonstrated to me and to the public that you can not take the chances offered to you .
`` And if I don ’ t punish you , I would be failing in my duty to the victims of your offending and the public .
`` The time has come for you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn that lesson in jail . ''
A 'persuasive ' conman , Mason Crozier was locked up after being caught posing as a police officer for a second time .
The 19-year-old initially avoided jail after dressing up as an cop , and issuing people with bogus on-the-spot fines .
He had told a taxi driver he had committed a traffic offence , and demanded an on-the-spot fine of £45 .
Crozier also demanded a £30 fine from a 16-year-old boy who had a 'cannabis grinder ' , and he told a woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spice Girls concert she needed to pay £30 .
Police found a fake police uniform , a warrant card , two pairs of handcuffs and blue latex gloves in his bedroom .
But after appearing in court and receiving a community order , Crozier was caught at it again .
Crozier , from Wythenshawe , produced a fake warrant card before taking three cars from his victims .
After being caught , Crozier again appeared before Manchester Crown Court .
Jailing Crozier for two-and-a-half years in February , Judge Anthony Cross QC said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a persuasive young conman , who unless he is taught a lesson now , is going to get older and develop ever increasingly sophisticated methods of committing fraud .
`` He managed to fool the probation service and he managed to fool me , which takes some doing .
`` I have come across people like him in the past .
He thinks he is too clever .
`` He was given a choice .
He should have put his intelligence to getting a life for himself out of crime .
He chose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would n't go out stealing again .
But Osmanovic , 36 , found herself back before the same judge at Manchester Crown Court , after stealing two women 's iPhones in the city centre and stuffing them down her trousers .
Osmanovic had initially been prosecuted for stealing a rucksack from a woman while she was trying on shoes at the Sketchers store on Market Street in the city centre .
She also stole a tray of jewellery , including earrings worth £3,000 , from a jewellers in Rusholme .
In February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was just persuaded to pass a suspended sentence , after being told that Osmanovic wanted to turn her life around .
But Osmanovic was out stealing the iPhones the following month .
Jailing her for two years in April last year , Judge Manley told Osmanovic : `` While I have sympathy with the fact that you have a long standing drug addiction , I was assured that you would do anything to change your ways and grab any opportunity given to you with both hands .
`` That 's how I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sentence of imprisonment .
`` I made it totally clear to you what would be the result of you not taking this option .
`` I have no option but to impose an immediate sentence of imprisonment .
I have to protect the public .
`` Rehabilitation can only take place when you are prepared to make the efforts required . ''
Woodhead-Robertson , 39 , was jailed for four months after grabbing a woman 's bottom on Market Street in July 2016 .
A day after being released from prison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St Mary ’ s Rd , Moston , while ‘ hanging onto a tree ’ with one hand .
At the time , he was already the subject of a three-year community order , imposed in July 2014 , after he sat on a woman ’ s lap and made lewd comments as she ate lunch on a bench near Marks and Spencer in the city centre .
But he went on to commit further offences , including a disgraceful attack on the female officer .
The officer , PC Joanne Aitken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had received reports that Woodhead-Robertson was 'playing with his genitals ' in public .
Woodhead-Robertson , who was drinking from the wine bottle , then used it to hit the officer to the head .
PC Aitken bravely continued to try and subdue him , but he struck her twice more and she was knocked to the ground .
In February last year , Woodhead-Robertson was jailed for 12-and-a-half years - and told he had thrown the opportunity he had been given back in the judge 's face .
MacDonald , 41 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media after repeatedly approaching older women in Wythenshawe , before distracting them and stealing cash .
She took a total of around £1,300 from five women .
MacDonald was granted bail but failed to attend court in March , so was arrested and remanded into custody .
Sentencing was deferred , but after MacDonald failed to take the chance she was jailed for a year earlier this month .
Judge Alan Conrad QC told her said : `` You were given a chance by me at the end of last year when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if you could go straight , as you had served a custodial sentence in 2018 for similar matters .
`` The court tried to help you , probation tried to help you , but other people won ’ t be able to help you if you can ’ t help yourself .
`` These offences are rightly described as despicable .
`` You preyed on vulnerable and elderly people and a custodial sentence is inevitable . ''
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When judges believe that criminals can be rehabilitated, defendants are often given a chance to prove themselves.
Many people show that they can 'go straight', and turn their lives around.
But others in the past have made promises which weren't kept, and went on to commit more crime, proving how difficult some find it to change the way they behave.
All these people were given a break by Manchester's courts - but then made the wrong choices.
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Samantha Ryan
Samantha Ryan was caught in a house by its residents, after breaking into the property with others.
During the break in, £2,000 in cash, two iPhones, a laptop and an iPad were stolen from the house in Salford.
Two other men who were at the property were never traced, but Ryan, 21, was cornered and desperately pleaded with the householder to let her leave.
Ryan claimed to be '12-years-old', and said she was 'homeless'.
But she was prosecuted and later given a chance by a judge, after being told she was 'vulnerable', had no previous convictions, and was susceptible to the influence of those 'more sophisticated' than her.
She received a suspended sentence last summer.
But Ryan was hauled before the same judge, Alan Conrad QC, after she failed to work with the probation service.
Jailing her for eight months in February, Judge Conrad told Ryan: "Everybody has tried their best to help you, and I have no doubt they will continue to do so, but you have not engaged with the order.
"I am left with no alternative but to implement the suspended sentence."
Kieran Maloney
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Kieran Maloney had already appeared in court for breaking into the Cos clothing store in St Ann's Square when he burgled the same shop again, just days later.
Maloney received a suspended sentence on March 19 for the first burglary.
Then, at around 1am on March 31, Maloney, 23, - accompanied by Rhys Clarke, 26 - stole around £20,000-worth of clothes from the same shop. Clarke kicked in the glass doors.
Police found a 'trail of clothing' from St Ann's Square to King Street West, and the pair were arrested and later pleaded guilty to burglary.
In May, Maloney was jailed for two years and 11 months. Clarke was locked up for 15 months.
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Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said she decided to give Maloney a suspended sentence on March 19, for the previous burglary - which occurred in October last year - because she was told he had somewhere to live and would receive help for his drug problem.
"I gave you the opportunity to have the support and help you quite clearly need," she told Maloney.
Addressing the pair, the judge continued: "Both of you have issues. But the court can only do so much to help.
"The initiative for change has to come from you.
"Although I accept that sending you to prison is not going to break the cycle, there is no alternative."
Toni Flynn
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The judge admitted he had shown grandmother Toni Flynn 'leniency' after sparing her jail for assaulting her parents.
As Flynn, 37, was handed a 12-month community order, comments made by Judge Anthony Cross QC were later proved prescient.
He told Flynn: "I am giving you a chance you barely deserve.
"Stay away from your mother and father.
"I have an awful feeling that you will breach this order. I hope I am wrong."
Less than three days later, Flynn, from Monsall, arrived at her parents’ house shouting and banging on the door, breaching a restraining order which had been imposed.
The same judge then jailed Flynn for two years, in September 2018.
Judge Cross told her: "When I passed sentence I couldn’t have made it clearer that I was giving you a chance.
"On that occasion, I imposed a restraining order and I made it perfectly plain any breach would be met with custodial consequences.
"You have demonstrated to me and to the public that you cannot take the chances offered to you.
"And if I don’t punish you, I would be failing in my duty to the victims of your offending and the public.
"The time has come for you to learn your lesson, and you will learn that lesson in jail."
Mason Crozier
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A 'persuasive' conman, Mason Crozier was locked up after being caught posing as a police officer for a second time.
The 19-year-old initially avoided jail after dressing up as an cop, and issuing people with bogus on-the-spot fines.
He had told a taxi driver he had committed a traffic offence, and demanded an on-the-spot fine of £45.
Crozier also demanded a £30 fine from a 16-year-old boy who had a 'cannabis grinder', and he told a woman who relieved herself in bushes after a Spice Girls concert she needed to pay £30.
Police found a fake police uniform, a warrant card, two pairs of handcuffs and blue latex gloves in his bedroom.
But after appearing in court and receiving a community order, Crozier was caught at it again.
Crozier, from Wythenshawe, produced a fake warrant card before taking three cars from his victims.
After being caught, Crozier again appeared before Manchester Crown Court.
Jailing Crozier for two-and-a-half years in February, Judge Anthony Cross QC said: "He (Crozier) is a persuasive young conman, who unless he is taught a lesson now, is going to get older and develop ever increasingly sophisticated methods of committing fraud.
"He managed to fool the probation service and he managed to fool me, which takes some doing.
"I have come across people like him in the past. He thinks he is too clever.
"He was given a choice. He should have put his intelligence to getting a life for himself out of crime. He chose not to."
Sanela Osmanovic
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Sanela Osmanovic promised she wouldn't go out stealing again.
But Osmanovic, 36, found herself back before the same judge at Manchester Crown Court, after stealing two women's iPhones in the city centre and stuffing them down her trousers.
Osmanovic had initially been prosecuted for stealing a rucksack from a woman while she was trying on shoes at the Sketchers store on Market Street in the city centre.
She also stole a tray of jewellery, including earrings worth £3,000, from a jewellers in Rusholme.
In February last year, Judge Hilary Manley said she was just persuaded to pass a suspended sentence, after being told that Osmanovic wanted to turn her life around.
But Osmanovic was out stealing the iPhones the following month.
Jailing her for two years in April last year, Judge Manley told Osmanovic: "While I have sympathy with the fact that you have a long standing drug addiction, I was assured that you would do anything to change your ways and grab any opportunity given to you with both hands.
"That's how I was persuaded, just, to suspend the sentence of imprisonment.
"I made it totally clear to you what would be the result of you not taking this option.
"I have no option but to impose an immediate sentence of imprisonment. I have to protect the public.
"Rehabilitation can only take place when you are prepared to make the efforts required."
Anthony Woodhead-Robertson
Woodhead-Robertson, 39, was jailed for four months after grabbing a woman's bottom on Market Street in July 2016.
A day after being released from prison, Woodhead-Robertson was seen exposing himself to traffic at St Mary’s Rd, Moston, while ‘hanging onto a tree’ with one hand.
At the time, he was already the subject of a three-year community order, imposed in July 2014, after he sat on a woman’s lap and made lewd comments as she ate lunch on a bench near Marks and Spencer in the city centre.
Judge Cross gave Woodhead-Robertson a chance, and deferred sentencing.
But he went on to commit further offences, including a disgraceful attack on the female officer.
The officer, PC Joanne Aitken, was called to Moston where police had received reports that Woodhead-Robertson was 'playing with his genitals' in public.
Woodhead-Robertson, who was drinking from the wine bottle, then used it to hit the officer to the head.
PC Aitken bravely continued to try and subdue him, but he struck her twice more and she was knocked to the ground.
In February last year, Woodhead-Robertson was jailed for 12-and-a-half years - and told he had thrown the opportunity he had been given back in the judge's face.
Tracey Macdonald
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MacDonald, 41, was ‘named and shamed’ on social media after repeatedly approaching older women in Wythenshawe, before distracting them and stealing cash.
She took a total of around £1,300 from five women.
MacDonald was granted bail but failed to attend court in March, so was arrested and remanded into custody.
Sentencing was deferred, but after MacDonald failed to take the chance she was jailed for a year earlier this month.
Judge Alan Conrad QC told her said: "You were given a chance by me at the end of last year when I deferred sentence intended to help you to see if you could go straight, as you had served a custodial sentence in 2018 for similar matters.
"The court tried to help you, probation tried to help you, but other people won’t be able to help you if you can’t help yourself.
"These offences are rightly described as despicable.
"You preyed on vulnerable and elderly people and a custodial sentence is inevitable."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-21--David Beckham shares flashback photo of himself in a Manchester United hat

David Beckham has marked Father 's Day by sharing a flashback photo of himself as a boy in a Manchester United hat .
The father-of-four posted the throwback snap of himself smiling next to his dad Ted while wearing a United beanie .
In a moving Instagram post the footballing icon paid homage to Ted for giving him the drive to succeed .
David 's professional club career began with United , where he made his first-team debut in 1992 at the age of 17 .
With the club he won the Premier League title six times , the FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1999 .
His parents Ted and Sandra were fanatical United supporters who frequently travelled to Old Trafford from London to attend the team 's home matches and David inherited his parents ' love of the club and of football .
He signed for the club as a trainee in July 1991 and was part of a group of young players including Gary Neville , Nicky Butt , Phil Neville , Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs - known as the 'Class of 92 ' - who won the FA Youth Cup in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Happy Father ’ s Day dad x love you , thank you for giving me the drive and work ethic to succeed . ''
His pal Phil Neville responded to the post with love hearts .
`` Wow what a photograph , '' said another follower .
The pair have previously shared sweet stories and old anecdotes with Ted revealing how proud he is of his football star son .
`` You 've turned out exactly how I want you , '' Ted said in the video for Haig Club whisky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David shared : `` The moment I got home from school , I 'd turn around to you and say , 'Let 's go to the park or let 's go out in the garden . '
And you never said no to me . ''
David , who is married to fashion designer and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham , is a doting dad to Brooklyn , Romeo , Cruz and Harper .

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David Beckham has marked Father's Day by sharing a flashback photo of himself as a boy in a Manchester United hat.
The father-of-four posted the throwback snap of himself smiling next to his dad Ted while wearing a United beanie.
In a moving Instagram post the footballing icon paid homage to Ted for giving him the drive to succeed.
David's professional club career began with United, where he made his first-team debut in 1992 at the age of 17.
With the club he won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice and the UEFA Champions League in 1999.
His parents Ted and Sandra were fanatical United supporters who frequently travelled to Old Trafford from London to attend the team's home matches and David inherited his parents' love of the club and of football.
He signed for the club as a trainee in July 1991 and was part of a group of young players including Gary Neville, Nicky Butt ,Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs - known as the 'Class of 92' - who won the FA Youth Cup in May 1992.
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David, 45, wrote: "Happy Father’s Day dad x love you, thank you for giving me the drive and work ethic to succeed."
His pal Phil Neville responded to the post with love hearts.
"Wow what a photograph," said another follower.
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"Cute," said another.
The pair have previously shared sweet stories and old anecdotes with Ted revealing how proud he is of his football star son.
"You've turned out exactly how I want you," Ted said in the video for Haig Club whisky.
And peaking about his childhood, David shared: "The moment I got home from school, I'd turn around to you and say, 'Let's go to the park or let's go out in the garden.' And you never said no to me."
David, who is married to fashion designer and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, is a doting dad to Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-21--Manchester United youngster James Garner responds to Fred comments

James Garner says he is intent on persuading more Manchester United teammates to share the same high opinion about him as Fred .
In an interview with Brazilian site Trivela in April , Fred said midfielder Garner 'impresses me the most ' out of the United academy talents .
`` Not because he is in the same position as me , but he is a player who has an impressive vision of the game , has a huge future for United , '' Fred said .
`` In addition to the impressive game vision , he always plays with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an incredible pass .
He is a player that I admire a lot . ''
Garner , 19 , has started three times in the Europa League group stage for United this season and made three cameo appearances but has not played this calendar year .
League One clubs expressed interest in signing him on loan in January but Garner stayed at United .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer belatedly recalled Garner to first-team training following the team 's return to their Carrington training complex following the lockdown , along with Under-18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very nice to hear it , '' Garner told the club website .
`` When you see that kind of stuff , it makes you smile but it also makes you want to get better to show him , and not just him but everyone , that they can have the same opinion .
`` The main goal is to get into the first team and , really , I 'll take it from there .
Each day , I 'll try to impress and eventually try to get into the team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut as a late substitute at Crystal Palace last season and soon signed a new contract until 2022 .
He is expected to head out on loan next season after a sterling campaign with the Under-23s .

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James Garner says he is intent on persuading more Manchester United teammates to share the same high opinion about him as Fred.
In an interview with Brazilian site Trivela in April, Fred said midfielder Garner 'impresses me the most' out of the United academy talents. "Not because he is in the same position as me, but he is a player who has an impressive vision of the game, has a huge future for United," Fred said.
"In addition to the impressive game vision, he always plays with his head up, has an impressive shot, an incredible pass. He is a player that I admire a lot."
Garner, 19, has started three times in the Europa League group stage for United this season and made three cameo appearances but has not played this calendar year. League One clubs expressed interest in signing him on loan in January but Garner stayed at United.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer belatedly recalled Garner to first-team training following the team's return to their Carrington training complex following the lockdown, along with Under-18 captain Teden Mengi.
"It was very nice to hear it," Garner told the club website. "When you see that kind of stuff, it makes you smile but it also makes you want to get better to show him, and not just him but everyone, that they can have the same opinion.
"The main goal is to get into the first team and, really, I'll take it from there. Each day, I'll try to impress and eventually try to get into the team."
Garner came on for his United debut as a late substitute at Crystal Palace last season and soon signed a new contract until 2022. He is expected to head out on loan next season after a sterling campaign with the Under-23s.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-21--Reading stabbing that left three dead declared as terrorist incident

A stabbing at a park in Reading that left three people dead has been declared as a terrorist incident by police .
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene in Forbury Gardens on suspicion of murder last night .
Thames Valley Police has said the attack is now being treated as terrorism and that counter-terror police are now taking over the investigation .
The incident has also left another three people seriously injured .
All roads surrounding the park remain cordoned off and forensic tents can be seen in the area as police continue to investigate the attack this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policing , Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu , told a press conference that there was nothing to suggest anyone else was involved in the incident .
He confirmed that police are not currently seeking anyone else as part of the investigation He added that the attack was not being linked with a Black Lives Matter protest earlier in the day .
“ Although the motivation for this horrific act is far from certain , counter-terrorism policing have taken responsibility for leading the investigation , '' he said .
“ However we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any way with the Black Lives Matter protest which took place peacefully earlier on in the day.
” He also said counter terror police would be working “ around the clock ” , and thanked 41 witnesses who had come forward to assist police with their inquiries .
Chief Constable John Campbell of Thames Valley Police said : “ I am deeply saddened by the events of last night .
“ This was a truly tragic incident and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with all those who have been affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very rare , though I know that will be of little comfort to those involved and understand the concern that this incident will have caused amongst our local community .
“ We will be working closely with our partners over the coming days and weeks to support the Reading community during this time , as well as with CTPSE ( Counter Terrorism Policing South East ) as they progress their investigation .
“ Police cordons continue to be in place and are likely to be for some time as CTPSE work further to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened .
“ I would urge the public to avoid the area at this time and thank the community for their patience .
We will let you know as soon as the area is back open .
”

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A stabbing at a park in Reading that left three people dead has been declared as a terrorist incident by police.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene in Forbury Gardens on suspicion of murder last night.
He remains in police custody.
Thames Valley Police has said the attack is now being treated as terrorism and that counter-terror police are now taking over the investigation.
The incident has also left another three people seriously injured.
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All roads surrounding the park remain cordoned off and forensic tents can be seen in the area as police continue to investigate the attack this morning.
The head of counter terrorism policing, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, told a press conference that there was nothing to suggest anyone else was involved in the incident.
He confirmed that police are not currently seeking anyone else as part of the investigation
He added that the attack was not being linked with a Black Lives Matter protest earlier in the day.
“Although the motivation for this horrific act is far from certain, counter-terrorism policing have taken responsibility for leading the investigation," he said.
“However we’re clear that it was not associated in any way with the Black Lives Matter protest which took place peacefully earlier on in the day.”
He also said counter terror police would be working “around the clock”, and thanked 41 witnesses who had come forward to assist police with their inquiries.
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Chief Constable John Campbell of Thames Valley Police said: “I am deeply saddened by the events of last night.
“This was a truly tragic incident and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with all those who have been affected.
“Incidents of this nature are very rare, though I know that will be of little comfort to those involved and understand the concern that this incident will have caused amongst our local community.
“We will be working closely with our partners over the coming days and weeks to support the Reading community during this time, as well as with CTPSE (Counter Terrorism Policing South East) as they progress their investigation.
“Police cordons continue to be in place and are likely to be for some time as CTPSE work further to investigate this incident and establish exactly what happened.
“I would urge the public to avoid the area at this time and thank the community for their patience. We will let you know as soon as the area is back open.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-21--Liverpool FC boss Jurgen Klopp vs Man City's Pep Guardiola is still no contest

Jurgen Klopp has done an exceptional job at Liverpool , no argument .
He has not only injected new life into the Anfield giants , he has also re-established the identity and purpose of a great club .
As often happens in these cases , people are getting a little carried away , with Stan Collymore even claiming he has already outstripped Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in the race for Premier League immortality .
Not Klopp .
He retains a sense of perspective which is admirable , even when it seemed like the Covid-19 pandemic might rob his club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
His evisceration of Boris Johnson ’ s bumbling government just added to the sense that the German is much more than simply a top-class football manager .
Liverpool are just two wins away from that goal now , and they deserve the title – they have been outstanding this season .
But the clamour around him and his team is premature .
That is not a controversial statement , Klopp and his players would agree with it , no question .
But when you see former Liverpool striker Collymore claiming that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football than Guardiola , you need to take a step back .
Writing in The Mirror , Collymore reasoned : “ In terms of what he has achieved in England , I ’ d even put Klopp ahead of Guardiola now .
Manchester City were already four , five or six years into a project when Guardiola arrived at the Etihad , whereas Klopp pretty much had a standing start at Anfield by comparison .
“ I know some people will point to the £75million-plus Klopp splurged on Virgil van Dijk and £56million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those sorts of sums several times over without the return Klopp is enjoying.
” Several times over ?
I think Stan needs a new calculator .
It is true that Guardiola has out-spent Klopp , by roughly 50 per cent .
But that figure is reduced considerably when you add in the fact that Klopp took over at Anfield a few weeks after a transfer window in which the club had spent £77million , principally on Roberto Firmino and Christian Benteke .
He had a nine-month head start on Guardiola in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Liverpool psyche , and yet his trophy haul – in four seasons – stands at one Champions League .
Guardiola came in later , and has two Premier League titles , both shot through with record achievements , three League Cups and an FA Cup .
So in terms of “ what he has achieved in England ” , as Stan puts it , the scoreline is a pretty emphatic 6-1 to the Catalan .
The other part of Collymore ’ s analysis does not stand up to much scrutiny , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much better position than Klopp , as he inherited a “ project ” that had been going on for five years .
But Guardiola actually inherited a squad which was past its sell-by date , as evidenced by the fact they finished fourth in Manuel Pellegrini ’ s farewell season , 15 points adrift of champions Leicester .
They had four ageing full backs who needed replacing , had Yaya Toure coming to the end of his colossal career and the totemic Vincent Kompany gingerly treading an uncertain path from pitch to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s football beliefs , a more radical overhaul was needed , replacing the goalkeeper , centre backs , midfielders and wide players .
Klopp also required extensive change , and his spending reflects that .
Guardiola has spent 50 per cent more – about £628million to Klopp ’ s £401million , if you don ’ t include Firmino and Benteke – but has won six times as many trophies .
None of this is a criticism of Klopp , who looks well set to become a legendary Premier League manager .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back of a £240million splurge which even City 's extravagant history can not match .
But Guardiola – even though he would reject the accolade outright – is already at that level , in terms of his impact on the way football is played , in terms of the quality of his team ’ s football and in terms of translating that into silverware .

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Jurgen Klopp has done an exceptional job at Liverpool, no argument.
He has not only injected new life into the Anfield giants, he has also re-established the identity and purpose of a great club.
As often happens in these cases, people are getting a little carried away, with Stan Collymore even claiming he has already outstripped Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in the race for Premier League immortality.
Not Klopp. He retains a sense of perspective which is admirable, even when it seemed like the Covid-19 pandemic might rob his club of their first league title for 30 years.
His evisceration of Boris Johnson’s bumbling government just added to the sense that the German is much more than simply a top-class football manager.
Liverpool are just two wins away from that goal now, and they deserve the title – they have been outstanding this season.
But the clamour around him and his team is premature. That is not a controversial statement, Klopp and his players would agree with it, no question.
But when you see former Liverpool striker Collymore claiming that Klopp has already achieved more in English football than Guardiola, you need to take a step back.
Writing in The Mirror , Collymore reasoned: “In terms of what he has achieved in England, I’d even put Klopp ahead of Guardiola now. Manchester City were already four, five or six years into a project when Guardiola arrived at the Etihad, whereas Klopp pretty much had a standing start at Anfield by comparison.
“I know some people will point to the £75million-plus Klopp splurged on Virgil van Dijk and £56million on Alisson. But others have spent those sorts of sums several times over without the return Klopp is enjoying.”
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Several times over? I think Stan needs a new calculator.
It is true that Guardiola has out-spent Klopp, by roughly 50 per cent. But that figure is reduced considerably when you add in the fact that Klopp took over at Anfield a few weeks after a transfer window in which the club had spent £77million, principally on Roberto Firmino and Christian Benteke.
He had a nine-month head start on Guardiola in terms of embedding his ideas and his philosophy in the Liverpool psyche, and yet his trophy haul – in four seasons – stands at one Champions League.
Guardiola came in later, and has two Premier League titles, both shot through with record achievements, three League Cups and an FA Cup.
So in terms of “what he has achieved in England”, as Stan puts it, the scoreline is a pretty emphatic 6-1 to the Catalan.
The other part of Collymore’s analysis does not stand up to much scrutiny, either.
He says that Guardiola started from a much better position than Klopp, as he inherited a “project” that had been going on for five years.
But Guardiola actually inherited a squad which was past its sell-by date, as evidenced by the fact they finished fourth in Manuel Pellegrini’s farewell season, 15 points adrift of champions Leicester.
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They had four ageing full backs who needed replacing, had Yaya Toure coming to the end of his colossal career and the totemic Vincent Kompany gingerly treading an uncertain path from pitch to treatment room.
And, given Guardiola’s football beliefs, a more radical overhaul was needed, replacing the goalkeeper, centre backs, midfielders and wide players.
Klopp also required extensive change, and his spending reflects that.
Guardiola has spent 50 per cent more – about £628million to Klopp’s £401million, if you don’t include Firmino and Benteke – but has won six times as many trophies.
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None of this is a criticism of Klopp, who looks well set to become a legendary Premier League manager.
His runaway success this season comes off the back of a £240million splurge which even City's extravagant history cannot match.
But Guardiola – even though he would reject the accolade outright – is already at that level, in terms of his impact on the way football is played, in terms of the quality of his team’s football and in terms of translating that into silverware.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-21--How UK holiday resorts are aiming to reopen safely amid the rise of staycations

Some of the major holiday resorts in the UK are planning to reopen next month as lockdown restrictions could further ease .
The third phase is set to come on Saturday July 4 , where Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he hopes “ to reopen at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places provided they ’ re safe and enforce social distancing ” .
Although there 's no guarantee , a number of holiday resorts in the UK have been working on making sure they can welcome back visitors safely this upcoming season - including Haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Carvanning Club , Center Parcs , and Alton Towers Resorts .
As people try to take on the 'new normal ' and move forward with their lives , the prospect of a trip away for a change of scenery can bring hope to some Britons and give them something to look forward to amid troubling times .
While major airlines have announced plans to restart their flight schedules this summer , the government is still advising against all but essential travel abroad and a new 14-day quarantine policy has been put in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some residents likely to stay put .
Just one-in-three drivers out of 3,200 people surveyed by the RAC expect to undertake the summer holiday plans that they had set out prior to the coronavirus outbreak , with the majority of respondents expecting to holiday within the UK instead .
Demand for a summer break remains strong , however , with close to seven-in-10 of those who have had their holidays cancelled – or expect to cancel – still wanting to have a break if they can .
Of these , a staycation within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with just 13 per cent still holding out for a trip abroad by plane .
A further seven per cent plan to take their car across the Channel for a holiday if they can .
If you 're thinking about booking a staycation and are wondering how it ’ s going to be possible , then here ’ s what some of the popular holiday resorts in the UK had to say on how they 're aiming to reopen : All Haven parks currently remain closed to holidaymakers until at least July 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re implementing a range of operational changes designed to help guests , owners and teams feel safe and secure .
On arrival , there will be a new check in process where customers will be assigned an allocated time slot .
The new system will be focused on getting new arrivals straight to their accommodation and pre-checked in to avoid large check-in queues .
A statement from Haven said : “ If guests need to visit our reception , a queuing system will be in place , in and out routes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens will be put up to maintain social distancing guidelines.
” They will also be limiting the number of holidaygoers allowed into the parks initially to help with the social distancing measures in place .
Around the parks , signs will navigate guests to new hand sanitiser stations and hand washing facilities .
In some cases , one-way systems will be implemented across the parks .
When it comes to cleaning , Haven is introducing new dedicated cleaning teams focused on all public areas , investing on average 200 hours per park of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as this , Haven says enhanced cleaning will also be carried out in accommodation using specialist cleaning materials known to kill viruses like coronavirus on every clean , and they ’ re retraining all of their accommodation cleaning teams accordingly .
The statement continued : “ We have introduced a new 9-point enhanced caravan cleaning process , which means that every single caravan is cleaned to the same exceptionally high standard .
“ Once cleaned , each accommodation unit is inspected by a specially trained member of our team and is only deemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is done .
Following the check , a special seal will be applied to the entrance door to signal the accommodation has been cleaned to our new standard.
” Furthermore , the holiday chain has promised a new Haven Caravan Cleanliness Guarantee ( HCCG ) , where if a guest isn ’ t happy with the cleanliness , they are encouraged to contact a staff member , which could lead to a refund on their stay .
While face coverings will be provided to all team members that wish to wear them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it ’ s not a mandatory requirement .
The parks will be offering takeaway food and supermarkets will adopt similar measures to the ones seen by popular UK retailers .
“ When it becomes possible to open more of our facilities we will only do so where social distancing measures can be adopted , ” a Haven spokesperson said .
Unlike Haven ’ s , Butlin ’ s is still yet to confirm a reopening date but has said it will come in the next few weeks .
While an extensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are working on making changes to their resorts in line with social distancing guidelines .
A Butlin ’ s spokesperson said “ At Butlins we ’ re very much looking forward to welcoming back our guests and giving them a much needed holiday .
`` We are awaiting guidance from the Government as to when we can reopen our resorts .
`` In the meantime , we ’ re using all of the skills and creativity of our Team to plan a break that keeps everyone safe , whilst giving our guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laughter they ’ ve come to expect .
`` To balance the need for more space for our guests , we plan to increase the frequency of our shows , events and mealtimes , using all of the visual guides that we ’ re now familiar with , so we can follow the social distancing guidelines , and ensure the highest hygiene standards are in place to give our guests and our team peace of mind.
” The Camping and Caravanning Club have announced they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of social distancing measures have been introduced , however they can only open toilet and shower facilities if they get the go-ahead from the government .
In a statement on their website , the company said : `` At the current time we plan to open the majority of Club Sites , including as many as possible with toilet block facilities .
`` Opening with toilet and shower facilities will only happen if we ’ re allowed to do so by the government .
Some campsites however , will open without toilets and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our sites in a responsible manner we will be increasing our cleaning regimes ; where facility blocks are open there will be 2 deep cleans a day and 4 supplementary cleans – this places extra demand on our staff so we have had to look at campsites which are better suited to self-sufficient campers where facility blocks will not be open this season . ''
These are all the measures they are looking to implement : • Sensible social distancing – pitches have six-metre spacing and they 'll reduce the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be signs and floor markings as a `` common sense '' reminder to keep two metres from other people • Where facility blocks are open , there will be two deep cleans and four supplementary cleans a day and guidance on how many people the block can accommodate at one time • Campers will also be able to pitch their own toilet tent on their allocated pitch • On campsites where facility blocks are open , they ask that if you are able to use your own facilities in your unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible • They 're only allowing individual bookings and with well-managed sites to prevent large groups assembling • Campers will not be able to have any day visitors to their pitches • Whilst washing up areas will remain open , communal areas such as receptions , shops , laundries and play areas will remain closed , so make sure to bring essentials with you as they will be unable to sell gas • Service points will be open – so follow hand washing guidance ; whilst they will have this available on sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them their own supplies of soap and hand sanitiser • They will not be opening Ready Camp Safari Tents , Pods or Self-Catering units this season The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4 , and then in Scotland from July 15 , and later in Wales and Northern Ireland .
The statement added : `` Being in the fresh air , the physical space between pitches and with additional social distancing measures , we believe that we are well-placed to offer you a safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-needed break away from home . ''
Alton Towers Resorts is another short-stay destination planning on welcoming back thrill-seekers on July 4 .
`` We will be led by UK Government and relevant local authorities and will have a phased reopening in accordance with any updates from the Government in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus , '' a statement says .
It continues : `` We will reopen under limited capacity and will continue to look at these measures on a daily basis .
`` We are looking forward to welcoming guests back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety of our guests and staff is always our number one priority .
We have introduced a number of new additional hygiene and safety measures which you will see across the Resort . ''
Measures include contactless payments , hand sanitiser stations , enhanced cleaning throughout the day , social distancing away from other guests and signage around the Resorts to remind guests of these new measures .
All Alton Towers staff will be wearing PPE , and guests will have their temperature checked on arrival .
Centre Parcs has extended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 , and Longford Forest until July 19 .
A statement said : `` Whilst we do not have a confirmed date for re-opening yet , we ’ re busy working on our reopening plans and we are getting nearer to welcoming our guests back to the forest .
`` We have taken a best practice approach to our plans at this stage and are now very close to finalising things .
`` We have made some assumptions on forthcoming Government guidelines and we know that we may need to make additional changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed .
`` The safety of our guests and staff continues to be our priority throughout our planning and we will only open when the time is right and in the right way . ''
It added : `` We have extended our closure period to allow ourselves a little bit more time to prepare , to make sure everything is in place before we open . ''

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Some of the major holiday resorts in the UK are planning to reopen next month as lockdown restrictions could further ease.
The third phase is set to come on Saturday July 4, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he hopes “to reopen at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places provided they’re safe and enforce social distancing”.
Although there's no guarantee, a number of holiday resorts in the UK have been working on making sure they can welcome back visitors safely this upcoming season - including Haven, Butlin’s, The Camping and Carvanning Club, Center Parcs, and Alton Towers Resorts.
As people try to take on the 'new normal' and move forward with their lives, the prospect of a trip away for a change of scenery can bring hope to some Britons and give them something to look forward to amid troubling times.
While major airlines have announced plans to restart their flight schedules this summer, the government is still advising against all but essential travel abroad and a new 14-day quarantine policy has been put in place for arrivals, which could see some residents likely to stay put.
(Image: Haven)
Just one-in-three drivers out of 3,200 people surveyed by the RAC expect to undertake the summer holiday plans that they had set out prior to the coronavirus outbreak, with the majority of respondents expecting to holiday within the UK instead.
Demand for a summer break remains strong, however, with close to seven-in-10 of those who have had their holidays cancelled – or expect to cancel – still wanting to have a break if they can. Of these, a staycation within the UK is favoured by the majority with just 13 per cent still holding out for a trip abroad by plane. A further seven per cent plan to take their car across the Channel for a holiday if they can.
If you're thinking about booking a staycation and are wondering how it’s going to be possible, then here’s what some of the popular holiday resorts in the UK had to say on how they're aiming to reopen:
Haven
All Haven parks currently remain closed to holidaymakers until at least July 5.
The holiday park chain has said they’re implementing a range of operational changes designed to help guests, owners and teams feel safe and secure.
On arrival, there will be a new check in process where customers will be assigned an allocated time slot.
(Image: Haven)
The new system will be focused on getting new arrivals straight to their accommodation and pre-checked in to avoid large check-in queues.
A statement from Haven said: “If guests need to visit our reception, a queuing system will be in place, in and out routes will be clearly signposted, and plastic screens will be put up to maintain social distancing guidelines.”
They will also be limiting the number of holidaygoers allowed into the parks initially to help with the social distancing measures in place.
Around the parks, signs will navigate guests to new hand sanitiser stations and hand washing facilities.
(Image: Haven)
In some cases, one-way systems will be implemented across the parks.
When it comes to cleaning, Haven is introducing new dedicated cleaning teams focused on all public areas, investing on average 200 hours per park of additional team member time.
As well as this, Haven says enhanced cleaning will also be carried out in accommodation using specialist cleaning materials known to kill viruses like coronavirus on every clean, and they’re retraining all of their accommodation cleaning teams accordingly.
The statement continued: “We have introduced a new 9-point enhanced caravan cleaning process, which means that every single caravan is cleaned to the same exceptionally high standard.
(Image: Haven)
“Once cleaned, each accommodation unit is inspected by a specially trained member of our team and is only deemed as ready for guests when this check is done. Following the check, a special seal will be applied to the entrance door to signal the accommodation has been cleaned to our new standard.”
Furthermore, the holiday chain has promised a new Haven Caravan Cleanliness Guarantee (HCCG), where if a guest isn’t happy with the cleanliness, they are encouraged to contact a staff member, which could lead to a refund on their stay.
While face coverings will be provided to all team members that wish to wear them, guests are invited to wear their own, but it’s not a mandatory requirement.
The parks will be offering takeaway food and supermarkets will adopt similar measures to the ones seen by popular UK retailers.
“When it becomes possible to open more of our facilities we will only do so where social distancing measures can be adopted,” a Haven spokesperson said.
(Image: Haven)
Butlin’s
Unlike Haven’s, Butlin’s is still yet to confirm a reopening date but has said it will come in the next few weeks. While an extensive list hasn’t been announced, they are working on making changes to their resorts in line with social distancing guidelines.
A Butlin’s spokesperson said “At Butlins we’re very much looking forward to welcoming back our guests and giving them a much needed holiday.
"We are awaiting guidance from the Government as to when we can reopen our resorts.
(Image: PA)
"In the meantime, we’re using all of the skills and creativity of our Team to plan a break that keeps everyone safe, whilst giving our guests the range of activities, entertainment and laughter they’ve come to expect.
"To balance the need for more space for our guests, we plan to increase the frequency of our shows, events and mealtimes, using all of the visual guides that we’re now familiar with, so we can follow the social distancing guidelines, and ensure the highest hygiene standards are in place to give our guests and our team peace of mind.”
The Camping and Caravanning Club
The Camping and Caravanning Club have announced they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites from July 4.
An extensive list of social distancing measures have been introduced, however they can only open toilet and shower facilities if they get the go-ahead from the government.
In a statement on their website, the company said: "At the current time we plan to open the majority of Club Sites, including as many as possible with toilet block facilities.
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
"Opening with toilet and shower facilities will only happen if we’re allowed to do so by the government. Some campsites however, will open without toilets and showers.
"In order to operate our sites in a responsible manner we will be increasing our cleaning regimes; where facility blocks are open there will be 2 deep cleans a day and 4 supplementary cleans – this places extra demand on our staff so we have had to look at campsites which are better suited to self-sufficient campers where facility blocks will not be open this season."
These are all the measures they are looking to implement:
Contactless check in
Sensible social distancing – pitches have six-metre spacing and they'll reduce the number of people on Club Sites with facility blocks
There will be signs and floor markings as a "common sense" reminder to keep two metres from other people
Where facility blocks are open, there will be two deep cleans and four supplementary cleans a day and guidance on how many people the block can accommodate at one time
Campers will also be able to pitch their own toilet tent on their allocated pitch
On campsites where facility blocks are open, they ask that if you are able to use your own facilities in your unit, you do so as much as possible
They're only allowing individual bookings and with well-managed sites to prevent large groups assembling
Campers will not be able to have any day visitors to their pitches
Whilst washing up areas will remain open, communal areas such as receptions, shops, laundries and play areas will remain closed, so make sure to bring essentials with you as they will be unable to sell gas
Service points will be open – so follow hand washing guidance; whilst they will have this available on sites, they ask campers to also bring with them their own supplies of soap and hand sanitiser
They will not be opening Ready Camp Safari Tents, Pods or Self-Catering units this season
The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4, and then in Scotland from July 15, and later in Wales and Northern Ireland.
The statement added: "Being in the fresh air, the physical space between pitches and with additional social distancing measures, we believe that we are well-placed to offer you a safe, enjoyable UK holiday, providing a much-needed break away from home."
Alton Towers Resorts
Alton Towers Resorts is another short-stay destination planning on welcoming back thrill-seekers on July 4.
"We will be led by UK Government and relevant local authorities and will have a phased reopening in accordance with any updates from the Government in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus," a statement says.
It continues: "We will reopen under limited capacity and will continue to look at these measures on a daily basis.
"We are looking forward to welcoming guests back to Alton Towers Resort and the health and safety of our guests and staff is always our number one priority. We have introduced a number of new additional hygiene and safety measures which you will see across the Resort."
Measures include contactless payments, hand sanitiser stations, enhanced cleaning throughout the day, social distancing away from other guests and signage around the Resorts to remind guests of these new measures.
All Alton Towers staff will be wearing PPE, and guests will have their temperature checked on arrival.
Center Parcs
(Image: Publicity Picture)
Centre Parcs has extended the closure of their UK villages to July 12, and Longford Forest until July 19.
A statement said: "Whilst we do not have a confirmed date for re-opening yet, we’re busy working on our reopening plans and we are getting nearer to welcoming our guests back to the forest.
"We have taken a best practice approach to our plans at this stage and are now very close to finalising things.
"We have made some assumptions on forthcoming Government guidelines and we know that we may need to make additional changes to our plans once this information is confirmed.
"The safety of our guests and staff continues to be our priority throughout our planning and we will only open when the time is right and in the right way."
It added: "We have extended our closure period to allow ourselves a little bit more time to prepare, to make sure everything is in place before we open."