themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-16--Lockdown 'tiers may have to be strengthened' to get through winter months

The three-tier lockdown approach introduced in England may have to be `` strengthened '' over winter , a leading doctor has warned .
Public Health England 's Dr Susan Hopkins , medical advisor of the coronavirus response , said they 've recognised that the Tier approach , introduced by the Prime Minister in October , had a different effect in each area of the country .
Although Tier 3 worked at reducing cases in the north , the doctor said that Tier 1 had `` very little effect '' .
Meanwhile , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it 's `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the national lockdown , which is due to end on December 2 in just over two weeks .
Speaking at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing on Monday , Dr Hopkins said : “ We have recognised that the tiering of the country has had a different effect in each area .
“ Tier 3 , and especially Tier 3 plus in the north , has had an effect in reducing the numbers of cases in the North West and we can see the North West ’ s declining number of cases now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some areas and not so well in others , and so really it depends on how fast transmission is occurring and how well the individuals in the population are taking that advice in . ''
She added : `` We see very little effect from Tier 1 and I think when we look at what tiers may be there in the future we will have to think about strengthening them in order to get us through the winter months until the vaccine is available for everyone.
” Her comments came shortly after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national lockdown would end on December 2 , as promised by the Prime Minister at the start of the month .
The Health Secretary told the briefing : “ It is too early for us to know what the number of cases will be as we come to the end of the current lockdown .
“ At the moment , most of the tests we ’ re getting back , and most of the positive cases , are from around the time the lockdown came in , so we are yet to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s too early to expect to see in the data – the impact of the second lockdown .
“ But we absolutely hope to be able to replace the national lockdown with a tiered system similar to what we had before.
” Dr Hopkins added : “ We expect if the lockdown is working … that we will start to see cases decline over the next week .
“ We expect it will be longer to see hospital admissions , another week or so , but I think as long as we start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a judgment about what are the right decisions that we make and what the opening up decisions that happen on December 2 .
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The three-tier lockdown approach introduced in England may have to be "strengthened" over winter, a leading doctor has warned.
Public Health England's Dr Susan Hopkins, medical advisor of the coronavirus response, said they've recognised that the Tier approach, introduced by the Prime Minister in October, had a different effect in each area of the country.
Although Tier 3 worked at reducing cases in the north, the doctor said that Tier 1 had "very little effect".
Meanwhile, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it's "too early" to see any impact from the national lockdown, which is due to end on December 2 in just over two weeks.
Speaking at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing on Monday, Dr Hopkins said: “We have recognised that the tiering of the country has had a different effect in each area.
“Tier 3, and especially Tier 3 plus in the north, has had an effect in reducing the numbers of cases in the North West and we can see the North West’s declining number of cases now.
“Tier 2 seems to hold in some areas and not so well in others, and so really it depends on how fast transmission is occurring and how well the individuals in the population are taking that advice in."
She added: "We see very little effect from Tier 1 and I think when we look at what tiers may be there in the future we will have to think about strengthening them in order to get us through the winter months until the vaccine is available for everyone.”
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Her comments came shortly after Mr Hancock could not guarantee that the national lockdown would end on December 2, as promised by the Prime Minister at the start of the month.
The Health Secretary told the briefing: “It is too early for us to know what the number of cases will be as we come to the end of the current lockdown.
“At the moment, most of the tests we’re getting back, and most of the positive cases, are from around the time the lockdown came in, so we are yet to see in the data – and it’s too early to expect to see in the data – the impact of the second lockdown.
“But we absolutely hope to be able to replace the national lockdown with a tiered system similar to what we had before.”
Dr Hopkins added: “We expect if the lockdown is working … that we will start to see cases decline over the next week.
“We expect it will be longer to see hospital admissions, another week or so, but I think as long as we start seeing cases decline then we can start making a judgment about what are the right decisions that we make and what the opening up decisions that happen on December 2.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-16--Manchester United handed boost following latest Alex Telles virus test

Manchester United have been handed a boost following Alex Telles ' latest coronavirus test , with the full-back passing a negative result .
The deadline day signing tested positive for the virus last month ahead of United 's Champions League clash against RB Leipzig , then missing the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir as well as the victory against Everton .
He joined up with the Brazil squad for the November international break after testing negative before linking up with his nation , then coming off the bench in Friday 's 1-0 victory against Venezuela .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that Telles had returned a positive test and would return to United if another positive test result came on Sunday .
Thankfully , Telles ' latest test was a negative result and he will travel with his team to Montevideo for the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Tuesday .
“ After a negative result in his last test , Alex Telles will travel with the squad to Uruguay , ” the CBF said in a statement .
Telles would not have been able to enter Uruguay without returning a negative result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his nation again .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season at Everton on Saturday .
The under-pressure Reds came from behind to beat the Toffees thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
United have a two-week break with many of their stars heading off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their next Premier League match against West Brom .
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The news will come as a boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , with Telles likely to start against West Brom in the Premier League this weekend with Luke Shaw sidelined through injury , although the club said earlier today that he would be tested again on returning to Carrington to confirm his availability .
Signed from Porto , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League debut for the club , having only been selected in the squad once - for the victory against Newcastle United .
His opportunity should come against the Baggies this weekend though , with his first taste of English football and his second appearance overall for the club .

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Manchester United have been handed a boost following Alex Telles' latest coronavirus test, with the full-back passing a negative result.
The deadline day signing tested positive for the virus last month ahead of United 's Champions League clash against RB Leipzig, then missing the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir as well as the victory against Everton.
He joined up with the Brazil squad for the November international break after testing negative before linking up with his nation, then coming off the bench in Friday's 1-0 victory against Venezuela.
However, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) then reported that Telles had returned a positive test and would return to United if another positive test result came on Sunday.
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Thankfully, Telles' latest test was a negative result and he will travel with his team to Montevideo for the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Tuesday.
“After a negative result in his last test, Alex Telles will travel with the squad to Uruguay,” the CBF said in a statement.
Telles would not have been able to enter Uruguay without returning a negative result and is now free to feature for his nation again.
The news will come as a boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Telles likely to start against West Brom in the Premier League this weekend with Luke Shaw sidelined through injury, although the club said earlier today that he would be tested again on returning to Carrington to confirm his availability.
Signed from Porto, Telles is yet to make his Premier League debut for the club, having only been selected in the squad once - for the victory against Newcastle United.
His opportunity should come against the Baggies this weekend though, with his first taste of English football and his second appearance overall for the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Man City boss Pep Guardiola responds to Lionel Messi transfer speculation

Pep Guardiola wants Lionel Messi to finish his career in Barcelona , despite speculation linking Manchester City with a fresh move for the Argentine playmaker .
Guardiola 's decision to sign a new two-year deal at the Etihad has led to more rumours linking City with an attempt to prise an unhappy Messi away from the Nou Camp .
The 33-year-old was denied an exit from Barcelona this summer , despite stating his desire to leave the club , and it was City who were leading the race to try and sign him .
Messi is continuing to voice his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu , and he could leave the club for free next summer .
City have always been expected to move for Messi if he decides to leave the club , but Guardiola is keen not to force the issue , having enjoyed a strong relationship with the player in their time together at Barcelona , while Guardiola still has a lot of respect for his former club .
He has reiterated his stance that he wants Messi to finish his own career in Barcelona .
`` Messi is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask me my opinion I have a huge gratitude for what Barcelona has done for me , in the academy , as a player and as a manager , they gave me absolutely everything , what I want is for him to finish his career there , '' said Guardiola .
`` I would like , as a Barcelona fan , that Leo finishes there , but this is his final year of contract and I do n't know what 's going to happen in his mind .
`` Right now he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be in June or July .
We have incredible games to play and achievements to try and achieve and this is only in our minds . ''

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Pep Guardiola wants Lionel Messi to finish his career in Barcelona, despite speculation linking Manchester City with a fresh move for the Argentine playmaker.
Guardiola's decision to sign a new two-year deal at the Etihad has led to more rumours linking City with an attempt to prise an unhappy Messi away from the Nou Camp.
The 33-year-old was denied an exit from Barcelona this summer, despite stating his desire to leave the club, and it was City who were leading the race to try and sign him.
Messi is continuing to voice his complaints about Barcelona, despite the ousting of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, and he could leave the club for free next summer.
City have always been expected to move for Messi if he decides to leave the club, but Guardiola is keen not to force the issue, having enjoyed a strong relationship with the player in their time together at Barcelona, while Guardiola still has a lot of respect for his former club.
He has reiterated his stance that he wants Messi to finish his own career in Barcelona.
"Messi is a player from Barcelona, if you ask me my opinion I have a huge gratitude for what Barcelona has done for me, in the academy, as a player and as a manager, they gave me absolutely everything, what I want is for him to finish his career there," said Guardiola.
"I would like, as a Barcelona fan, that Leo finishes there, but this is his final year of contract and I don't know what's going to happen in his mind.
"Right now he's a Barcelona player and the transfer market will be in June or July. We have incredible games to play and achievements to try and achieve and this is only in our minds."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Manchester United star Mason Greenwood sent a message by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is optimistic Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood will continue his impressive development this season now he has recovered from illness .
Solskjaer said Greenwood , 19 , spent over a week away from United 's Carrington training complex as he was unwell and the forward could sit out the visit of West Brom on Saturday night .
Greenwood was pictured in training on Monday by United and doing gym work on Thursday .
Greenwood missed United 's win at Everton two weeks ago and has only scored once so far this season in the 5-0 Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck 18 times in his first full campaign - one shy of Solskjaer 's tally in his maiden season with United in 1996-97 - and the Norwegian endured a difficult second season in Manchester before becoming a legend at the club .
`` You have to take a step back sometimes , '' Solskjaer said .
`` The boy 's only 19 , he 's had a fantastic year , if we go a year back I left him out of the Carabao Cup against Chelsea .
Mason stayed back and played against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that 's how far he 's got .
`` England debut , scored in his first Under-21s game , he 's had a fantastic development .
And , of course , the headlines are going to be there about when he scores and does n't play .
`` Everyone 's allowed to not be well and if you 're not well you ca n't train .
He 's now stayed away , been away eight or nine days from training , we 've just started building him up again .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has a very good head on him and his talent is there for all to see . ''
United have not won at home in the Premier League since the 5-2 thrashing of Bournemouth on July 4 and have taken one point from 12 in the league this term .
West Brom have won three and drawn one of their last five games at Old Trafford and Solskjaer is hopeful United can address their home domestic record .
United get their Premier League campaign back underway on Saturday when they welcome strugglers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under-pressure Reds came from behind to beat Everton last time out thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
The players are returning from the two-week international break , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to have as few injury and fitness concerns as possible among the stars coming back from international duty .
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`` Home and away is different , '' Solskjaer added .
`` It 's not like it used to be .
We 've had four home games in the league , the first one we look at having no preparation and Palace deserved it .
Tottenham deserved their win after a sending off that Anthony should n't have had .
`` The two games against Chelsea and Arsenal , two very close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure if we had our fans it might have sparked that little extra X-factor that we needed .
`` Our biggest win of the season and maybe the best game we had was Leipzig at home , though .
It 's something we want to correct and get our first win hopefully against West Brom , but it 's a different sensation now playing without the fans behind the goal in the Stretford End , they usually score a goal for us . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is optimistic Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood will continue his impressive development this season now he has recovered from illness.
Solskjaer said Greenwood, 19, spent over a week away from United's Carrington training complex as he was unwell and the forward could sit out the visit of West Brom on Saturday night. Greenwood was pictured in training on Monday by United and doing gym work on Thursday.
Greenwood missed United's win at Everton two weeks ago and has only scored once so far this season in the 5-0 Champions League thrashing of RB Leipzig.
The teenager struck 18 times in his first full campaign - one shy of Solskjaer's tally in his maiden season with United in 1996-97 - and the Norwegian endured a difficult second season in Manchester before becoming a legend at the club.
"You have to take a step back sometimes," Solskjaer said. "The boy's only 19, he's had a fantastic year, if we go a year back I left him out of the Carabao Cup against Chelsea. Mason stayed back and played against Doncaster in the Checkatrade to get game-time, and that's how far he's got.
"England debut, scored in his first Under-21s game, he's had a fantastic development. And, of course, the headlines are going to be there about when he scores and doesn't play.
"Everyone's allowed to not be well and if you're not well you can't train. He's now stayed away, been away eight or nine days from training, we've just started building him up again. And I have no doubts about him, he has a very good head on him and his talent is there for all to see."
United have not won at home in the Premier League since the 5-2 thrashing of Bournemouth on July 4 and have taken one point from 12 in the league this term.
West Brom have won three and drawn one of their last five games at Old Trafford and Solskjaer is hopeful United can address their home domestic record.
"Home and away is different," Solskjaer added. "It's not like it used to be. We've had four home games in the league, the first one we look at having no preparation and Palace deserved it. Tottenham deserved their win after a sending off that Anthony shouldn't have had.
"The two games against Chelsea and Arsenal, two very close games where I'm 100 per cent sure if we had our fans it might have sparked that little extra X-factor that we needed.
"Our biggest win of the season and maybe the best game we had was Leipzig at home, though. It's something we want to correct and get our first win hopefully against West Brom, but it's a different sensation now playing without the fans behind the goal in the Stretford End, they usually score a goal for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney High Court judgement live updates

The most high-profile legal battle of the year is set to continue today with a judgement expected at the High Court in the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney libel case .
The pair clashed in public in October last year when Coleen , 34 , accused Rebekah , the wife of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy , of leaking stories about her to the press .
That sparked huge controversy , with the affair being dubbed `` Wagatha Christie '' due to Coleen 's apparent sleuthing skills in uncovering what she claimed had taken place .
Mrs Rooney wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who I trusted to follow me on my personal Instagram account has been consistently informing The S*n newspaper of my private posts and stories . ''
She added that she blocked everyone apart from an Instagram page belonging to Mrs Vardy from seeing her Instagram stories , and then `` posted a series of false stories to see if they made their way into The S*n '' over the space of five months .
Mrs Rooney dramatically added : `` I have saved and screenshotted all the original stories which clearly show just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rebekah denies the claims and is seeking damages for libel .
At a preliminary hearing in London on Thursday , Mr Justice Warby was asked to determine the `` natural and ordinary '' meaning of Mrs Rooney 's posts on Instagram and Twitter which accused Mrs Vardy of leaking the stories .
The preliminary hearing before Mr Justice Warby was held at the Royal Courts of Justice from 10.30am on Thursday .
Neither Mrs Vardy or Mrs Rooney attended the hearing .
Mr Justice Warby said he would pass judgement at 2pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be to simply grant a stay until next year to allow more time for mediation to take place between both parties .
Proceedings are due to begin at 2pm and we 'll have updates from court .

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The most high-profile legal battle of the year is set to continue today with a judgement expected at the High Court in the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney libel case.
The pair clashed in public in October last year when Coleen, 34, accused Rebekah, the wife of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, of leaking stories about her to the press.
That sparked huge controversy, with the affair being dubbed "Wagatha Christie" due to Coleen's apparent sleuthing skills in uncovering what she claimed had taken place.
Mrs Rooney wrote: "For a few years now someone who I trusted to follow me on my personal Instagram account has been consistently informing The S*n newspaper of my private posts and stories."
She added that she blocked everyone apart from an Instagram page belonging to Mrs Vardy from seeing her Instagram stories, and then "posted a series of false stories to see if they made their way into The S*n" over the space of five months.
Mrs Rooney dramatically added: "I have saved and screenshotted all the original stories which clearly show just one person has viewed them.
"It's ................ Rebekah Vardy's account."
However Rebekah denies the claims and is seeking damages for libel.
At a preliminary hearing in London on Thursday, Mr Justice Warby was asked to determine the "natural and ordinary" meaning of Mrs Rooney's posts on Instagram and Twitter which accused Mrs Vardy of leaking the stories.
The preliminary hearing before Mr Justice Warby was held at the Royal Courts of Justice from 10.30am on Thursday. Neither Mrs Vardy or Mrs Rooney attended the hearing.
Mr Justice Warby said he would pass judgement at 2pm on Friday, November 20 - however this may be to simply grant a stay until next year to allow more time for mediation to take place between both parties.
Proceedings are due to begin at 2pm and we'll have updates from court.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Seven Greater Manchester schools to shut a week early for Christmas

Seven Greater Manchester schools will be closing a week early for Christmas to prevent families from having to isolate over the festive period .
Amid growing concerns over the number of families that could be forced to isolate because of positive cases , Focus Trust says all 15 of its schools - seven of which are in our region - will close on December 11 , instead of the original planned date of December 18 .
During that week , pupils will be expected to work from home , with teachers offering paper-based and online work for them to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will not be open to children of key workers or vulnerable youngsters .
Focus Trust ’ s chief executive Helen Rowland said : “ We recognise the short notice may be an issue for some families but we hope that by taking the proactive and practical approach of extending the break , we can ensure that no one is forced to self-isolate over the holiday because of someone they have come into contact with at school .
“ The time will be made up later in the school year when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families will be informed of the new dates as soon as possible.
’ ’ One single mum , whose children attend Manor Green Academy , told the M.E.N 's Manchester Family she does n't know how she will manage the extra week off .
She works shifts that she 's unable to get out of , will have to find £200 for childcare and she does n't know how her children are expected to login for school work when she 's not there .
`` I think it ’ s a ridiculous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said .
`` Lockdown will most probably be extended over the Christmas period anyway .
`` Also how am I meant to log my children on and teach them when I am at work ?
Then they will go down as absent because I physically can ’ t do it with them . ''
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While the seven schools are Trust rather than council-run , it 's understood at least one local authority in Greater Manchester is considering extending the festive break by a week , to give pupils three weeks off instead of two .
Despite schools adopting numerous safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus , they 're facing growing disruption - not least to staffing numbers .
Mrs Rowland said : `` Our priority is always to safeguard the mental and physical health and wellbeing of our children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make is with their best interests , and those of our local communities in mind .
“ Since our schools reopened to all pupils in September , we have followed the government guidelines which stipulate that bubble groups should isolate for a period of two weeks if exposed to , and at risk of spreading , the virus .
“ Despite our robust Covid secure arrangements and close working with HSE/Public Health , since September , we ’ ve had to close bubbles in 13 of our 15 schools , meaning that 1,740 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate - that ’ s 28 % of our children and 38 % of our staff .
`` Just this week we had one of our one form entry schools , with no previous cases , who now have 90 children and 10 staff isolating for two weeks – almost half the school . ''
In a letter to parents , Manor Green headteacher Tracey Thornton explained how the week will operate .
She said : `` Learning will be provided remotely .
Teachers have already started planning a combination of online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The expectation is that all children engage .
Teachers will be taking daily registers and we will contact you as we would normally if your child is absent from the online learning .
`` Please communicate with your child 's class teacher if they are unable to attend for any reason . ''
Families with limited devices are told to let their child 's teachers know and food hampers will be issued to those who would normally benefit from free school meals .

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Seven Greater Manchester schools will be closing a week early for Christmas to prevent families from having to isolate over the festive period.
Amid growing concerns over the number of families that could be forced to isolate because of positive cases, Focus Trust says all 15 of its schools - seven of which are in our region - will close on December 11, instead of the original planned date of December 18.
Families were initially told that during the week, pupils would be be expected to work from home - with teachers offering paper-based and online work for them to complete - but it will now be classed as a normal holiday.
Unlike the lockdown earlier this year, they will not be open to children of key workers or vulnerable youngsters.
The schools closing a week early include:
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton, Tameside
Old Trafford Community Academy, Trafford
Freehold Community Primary, Oldham
Lyndhurst Primary, Oldham
Coppice Primary Academy, Oldham
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale
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Focus Trust’s chief executive Helen Rowland said: “We recognise the short notice may be an issue for some families but we hope that by taking the proactive and practical approach of extending the break, we can ensure that no one is forced to self-isolate over the holiday because of someone they have come into contact with at school.
“The time will be made up later in the school year when it is safe and practical to do so and families will be informed of the new dates as soon as possible.’’
One single mum, whose children attend Manor Green Academy, told the M.E.N's Manchester Family she doesn't know how she will manage the extra week off.
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She works shifts that she's unable to get out of and will have to find £200 for childcare. Having initially been told that work would be set for children, she said they would have struggled to get anything done.
"I think it’s a ridiculous reason, what does one week matter," she said. "Lockdown will most probably be extended over the Christmas period anyway.
"Also how would I be able to log my children on and teach them when I am at work? They would go down as absent because I physically can’t do it with them."
What do you think about the schools closing a week earlier than planned for Christmas? Do you think others should follow suit? Would it leave you struggling for childcare? Let us know in the comments here or on our Manchester Family Facebook page.
While the seven schools are Trust rather than council-run, it's understood at least one local authority in Greater Manchester is considering extending the festive break by a week, to give pupils three weeks off instead of two.
Despite schools adopting numerous safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus, they're facing growing disruption - not least to staffing numbers.
Mrs Rowland said: "Our priority is always to safeguard the mental and physical health and wellbeing of our children and our staff, and every decision we make is with their best interests, and those of our local communities in mind.
“Since our schools reopened to all pupils in September, we have followed the government guidelines which stipulate that bubble groups should isolate for a period of two weeks if exposed to, and at risk of spreading, the virus.
“Despite our robust Covid secure arrangements and close working with HSE/Public Health, since September, we’ve had to close bubbles in 13 of our 15 schools, meaning that 1,740 children, and 375 staff have had to self-isolate - that’s 28% of our children and 38% of our staff.
"Just this week we had one of our one form entry schools, with no previous cases, who now have 90 children and 10 staff isolating for two weeks – almost half the school."
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Before the plans to have children remote learning were scrapped, in a letter to parents, Manor Green headteacher Tracey Thornton explained how the week would operate.
She said: "Learning will be provided remotely. Teachers have already started planning a combination of online and paper-based learning activities for that week.
"The expectation is that all children engage. Teachers will be taking daily registers and we will contact you as we would normally if your child is absent from the online learning.
"Please communicate with your child's class teacher if they are unable to attend for any reason."
Food hampers will be issued to those who would normally benefit from free school meals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Yorkshire Ripper died in hospital after contracting Covid-19, inquest confirms

The Yorkshire Ripper died after contracting coronavirus , an inquest into his death has heard .
Peter Sutcliffe , 74 , was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and later died on November 13 at the University Hospital of North Durham .
Coroners ' officer Sharon Carr confirmed the serial killer 's cause of death as SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia , diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease .
At a hearing held at Crook Civic Centre , the officer said SARS-CoV-2 was 'essentially the same as the Covid-19 infection ' , reports ChronicleLive .
Sutcliffe , who murdered at least 13 women across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had several underlying health conditions and was 'almost blind ' .
Assistant senior coroner for County Durham and Darlington , Crispin Oliver , made a tribute to all of Sutcliffe 's victims , passing on his 'solidarity and support ' , before starting the inquest .
His coroner officer confirmed Sutcliffe 's date of birth as June 2 1946 and said he was born in North Yorkshire .
He was a prisoner at HMP Frankland in Durham , which is where he was moved to at the age of 70 on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a police officer following his death and his ex-wife was named as his next of kin , the inquest heard .
Detective Inspector Claire Lambert of Durham Constabulary said they were made aware that Sutcliffe was 'seriously ill ' and was taken into hospital on November 10 .
She said : `` On November 10 we were first made aware that Mr Sutcliffe had been transferred to the University Hospital of North Durham and from that point , prison officers made a record of his movements .
`` It was reported to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over a period of weeks spent a lot of time in medical care before being transferred to the hospital .
`` Mr Sutcliffe had a pacemaker fitted , was almost blind and used a wheelchair . ''
DI Lambert continued : `` We first became aware of his death after a call from prison on November 13 .
`` When somebody dies , an investigation will occur as a matter of course .
`` The deceased Peter Sutcliffe used his mother 's maiden name after he was given life imprisonment .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as Coonan and is known by the Yorkshire Ripper by the media . ''
The officer confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death .
She added : `` There was nothing untoward , there were no documents indicating any violence , there were no injuries on his body .
`` There was no third party involvement or any suspicious circumstances . ''

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The Yorkshire Ripper died after contracting coronavirus, an inquest into his death has heard.
Peter Sutcliffe, 74, was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and later died on November 13 at the University Hospital of North Durham.
Coroners' officer Sharon Carr confirmed the serial killer's cause of death as SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease.
At a hearing held at Crook Civic Centre, the officer said SARS-CoV-2 was 'essentially the same as the Covid-19 infection', reports ChronicleLive.
Sutcliffe, who murdered at least 13 women across the north of England in the late 1970s, had several underlying health conditions and was 'almost blind'.
Assistant senior coroner for County Durham and Darlington, Crispin Oliver, made a tribute to all of Sutcliffe's victims, passing on his 'solidarity and support', before starting the inquest.
His coroner officer confirmed Sutcliffe's date of birth as June 2 1946 and said he was born in North Yorkshire.
He was a prisoner at HMP Frankland in Durham, which is where he was moved to at the age of 70 on August 24, 2016.
Sutcliffe was identified by a police officer following his death and his ex-wife was named as his next of kin, the inquest heard.
Detective Inspector Claire Lambert of Durham Constabulary said they were made aware that Sutcliffe was 'seriously ill' and was taken into hospital on November 10.
She said: "On November 10 we were first made aware that Mr Sutcliffe had been transferred to the University Hospital of North Durham and from that point, prison officers made a record of his movements.
"It was reported to us that he had been seriously ill and over a period of weeks spent a lot of time in medical care before being transferred to the hospital.
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"Mr Sutcliffe had a pacemaker fitted, was almost blind and used a wheelchair."
DI Lambert continued: "We first became aware of his death after a call from prison on November 13.
"When somebody dies, an investigation will occur as a matter of course.
"The deceased Peter Sutcliffe used his mother's maiden name after he was given life imprisonment.
"As a result, he is also known as Coonan and is known by the Yorkshire Ripper by the media."
The officer confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
She added: "There was nothing untoward, there were no documents indicating any violence, there were no injuries on his body.
"There was no third party involvement or any suspicious circumstances."
Crispin Oliver adjourned the inquest until February 1, 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--GHB, the drug used by serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga, should be reclassified

A drug used by Britain ’ s most prolific rapist should be reclassified , according to an official report .
Reynhard Sinaga used GHB to knock out up to 195 victims before raping or sexually assaulting them at his flat on Princess Street in Manchester city centre .
Serial killer Stephen Port , responsible for the deaths of four men in London , also used ' G ' to murder victims he met on the dating app Grindr .
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid ( GHB ) and its relative GBL ( Gamma-butyrolactone ) have been linked to the deaths of more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including young Mancunians , according to the Office for National Statistics .
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs ( ACMD ) now says GHB should be reclassified as a Class B drug .
In a report released today , the council also advises better reporting of the drug ’ s use and states that mandatory testing for the drug in cases of unexplained death would improve data on its mortality rate .
The recreational club drug , known as liquid ecstasy and typically bought from street dealers or the internet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and giving users a sense of euphoria , but it can also make them feel sleepy and put them at risk of overdose and death .
It is currently in Class C alongside anabolic steroids and some tranquilisers .
Sinaga was jailed for life in January after he was found guilty of 136 rapes , eight attempted rapes , 13 sexual assaults and two assaults by penetration relating to 48 men , between January 2015 and May 2017 .
Police say the rapist slipped GHB or GBL into the victim ’ s drinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filming the abuse on two iPhones .
No substances were ever found in Sinaga 's flat , or in his victim 's systems because of the passage of time .
But four separate juries in each of Sinaga 's trials were persuaded his victims had been spiked .
In the wake of Sinaga ’ s sentencing in January , Home Secretary Priti Patel called for a review of the laws around ' G ' .
She said : “ I 'm deeply concerned by the use of illegal drugs like GHB to perpetrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to expedite a review looking at whether our controls for these drugs are tough enough.
” The ACMD report found that overall use of GHB , GBL and closely related substances ( GHBRS ) in the UK is low but there was “ a steep increase in GHBRS use in the UK , specifically in England , from 2005 to 2015 ” .
The Council predicted an “ underestimate of harm ” because these drugs are quickly eliminated from the body after use and can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency department admissions , sexual health and drug misuse services and criminal investigations .
The report states that there is evidence of “ increasing mortality associated with GHBRS use ” since the Council last considered its harms in 2003 .
Overall deaths are relatively low but “ mortality figures are likely to be an underestimate due to the challenges in testing for and identifying GHBRS in post-mortem samples , due to both rapid elimination and endogenous GHB production post-mortem ” , the report states .
“ Mandatory testing for GHBRS in cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortality , ” it adds .
The report also mentions increasing evidence of physical , mental and social health harms related to the drugs - particularly in relation to crimes “ facilitated by GHBRS ” .
“ There is strong new evidence of significant harm due to the criminal use of GHBRS , including murder , drug-facilitated sexual assault ( DFSA ) and robbery , ” the report reads .
“ The harms resulting from these criminal acts are severe and include death in the most extreme instances .
“ Survivors of DFSA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harms requiring support from several different services .
“ Weaponisation of GHBRS is of particular concern because GHBRS are eliminated from the body rapidly , meaning it is very difficult to definitively pronounce in criminal cases .
`` In addition , GHBRS cause amnesia , meaning victims of crime sometimes do not recall they have been the victim of crime , or can remember very little about it.
” The report calls for a clamp down on the unrestricted sale of GBL and 1,4-BD - often sold as cleaning materials - on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research into the effective clinical management of withdrawal from the drugs .

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A drug used by Britain’s most prolific rapist should be reclassified, according to an official report.
Reynhard Sinaga used GHB to knock out up to 195 victims before raping or sexually assaulting them at his flat on Princess Street in Manchester city centre.
Serial killer Stephen Port, responsible for the deaths of four men in London, also used 'G' to murder victims he met on the dating app Grindr.
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and its relative GBL (Gamma-butyrolactone) have been linked to the deaths of more than 90 people between 1993 and 2017, including young Mancunians, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) now says GHB should be reclassified as a Class B drug.
In a report released today, the council also advises better reporting of the drug’s use and states that mandatory testing for the drug in cases of unexplained death would improve data on its mortality rate.
The recreational club drug, known as liquid ecstasy and typically bought from street dealers or the internet, acts as a sedative, lowering inhibitions and giving users a sense of euphoria, but it can also make them feel sleepy and put them at risk of overdose and death.
It is currently in Class C alongside anabolic steroids and some tranquilisers.
Sinaga was jailed for life in January after he was found guilty of 136 rapes, eight attempted rapes, 13 sexual assaults and two assaults by penetration relating to 48 men, between January 2015 and May 2017.
Police say the rapist slipped GHB or GBL into the victim’s drinks to subdue them before attacking them and filming the abuse on two iPhones.
No substances were ever found in Sinaga's flat, or in his victim's systems because of the passage of time. But four separate juries in each of Sinaga's trials were persuaded his victims had been spiked.
In the wake of Sinaga’s sentencing in January, Home Secretary Priti Patel called for a review of the laws around 'G'.
(Image: Wikipedia Commons)
She said: “I'm deeply concerned by the use of illegal drugs like GHB to perpetrate these crimes and have asked the independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to expedite a review looking at whether our controls for these drugs are tough enough.”
The ACMD report found that overall use of GHB, GBL and closely related substances (GHBRS) in the UK is low but there was “a steep increase in GHBRS use in the UK, specifically in England, from 2005 to 2015”.
The Council predicted an “underestimate of harm” because these drugs are quickly eliminated from the body after use and can be difficult to identify in post-mortem samples, emergency department admissions, sexual health and drug misuse services and criminal investigations.
The report states that there is evidence of “increasing mortality associated with GHBRS use” since the Council last considered its harms in 2003.
Overall deaths are relatively low but “mortality figures are likely to be an underestimate due to the challenges in testing for and identifying GHBRS in post-mortem samples, due to both rapid elimination and endogenous GHB production post-mortem”, the report states.
“Mandatory testing for GHBRS in cases of unexplained death would improve data on GHBRS mortality,” it adds.
(Image: PA)
The report also mentions increasing evidence of physical, mental and social health harms related to the drugs - particularly in relation to crimes “facilitated by GHBRS”.
“There is strong new evidence of significant harm due to the criminal use of GHBRS, including murder, drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) and robbery,” the report reads.
“The harms resulting from these criminal acts are severe and include death in the most extreme instances.
“Survivors of DFSA may experience a complex wide-ranging combination of harms requiring support from several different services.
“Weaponisation of GHBRS is of particular concern because GHBRS are eliminated from the body rapidly, meaning it is very difficult to definitively pronounce in criminal cases.
"In addition, GHBRS cause amnesia, meaning victims of crime sometimes do not recall they have been the victim of crime, or can remember very little about it.”
The report calls for a clamp down on the unrestricted sale of GBL and 1,4-BD - often sold as cleaning materials - on the open-web.
It also calls for more research into the effective clinical management of withdrawal from the drugs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Manchester United give team news and injury updates vs West Brom

Manchester United are hopeful Marcus Rashford will be fit to face West Brom but Victor Lindelof faces a late fitness test .
Rashford sustained an injury in the 3-1 win over Everton two weeks ago and missed all three of England 's international games against the Republic of Ireland , Belgium and Iceland .
Lindelof has been nursing a back problem for upwards of a year and came off after 66 minutes in Sweden 's 4-2 defeat to France in Paris on Tuesday .
Luke Shaw , Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones are all out and Eric Bailly will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to first-team training for the first time in a month .
Mason Greenwood is set to miss out after being unwell and Sergio Romero is not in United 's Premier League squad .
`` The short version is Luke Shaw , Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones are the only ones who did n't join in parts of the training today , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They 're at different stages .
`` Some of them had recovery after the international on Wednesday and travelled and are working back after injury and fitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but most of them have joined in today and some joined in yesterday , so looking good .
`` Rashford and Lindelof ?
Possibles , but some of them are probably some doubts .
Marcus joined in for the first time today , hopefully there 's no reaction , I 'm not sure .
`` Bailly , that was his first day today , so no .
Him and Marcos Rojo joined for the first time in a month , at least , so they 're not ready .
Victor , we 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not great . ''
On Greenwood , Solskjaer clarified to MUTV : `` Mason is fitter .
He had eight or nine days away from us which is long time .
He 's been training hard this week in the gym and on the grass .
He 'll be back soon . ''

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Manchester United are hopeful Marcus Rashford will be fit to face West Brom but Victor Lindelof faces a late fitness test.
Rashford sustained an injury in the 3-1 win over Everton two weeks ago and missed all three of England's international games against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland.
Lindelof has been nursing a back problem for upwards of a year and came off after 66 minutes in Sweden's 4-2 defeat to France in Paris on Tuesday.
Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones are all out and Eric Bailly will not be considered for selection after he returned to first-team training for the first time in a month. Mason Greenwood is set to miss out after being unwell and Sergio Romero is not in United's Premier League squad.
"The short version is Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones are the only ones who didn't join in parts of the training today," Solskjaer said. "They're at different stages.
"Some of them had recovery after the international on Wednesday and travelled and are working back after injury and fitness and we'll make a decision tonight but most of them have joined in today and some joined in yesterday, so looking good.
"Rashford and Lindelof? Possibles, but some of them are probably some doubts. Marcus joined in for the first time today, hopefully there's no reaction, I'm not sure.
"Bailly, that was his first day today, so no. Him and Marcos Rojo joined for the first time in a month, at least, so they're not ready. Victor, we'll have to check tomorrow because his back is not great."
On Greenwood, Solskjaer clarified to MUTV: "Mason is fitter. He had eight or nine days away from us which is long time. He's been training hard this week in the gym and on the grass. He'll be back soon."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Martin Lewis full list of Black Friday deals from Amazon, Argos and supermarkets

For Black Friday shoppers , the advice of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is invaluable .
While some deals only seem to good to be true , others are - and some items will become cheaper in a few weeks when the Christmas sales hit .
As a result , many people turn to the finance journalist to find out which deals are really worth spending money on , and which to avoid .
Here 's Martin 's full list of Black Friday and Christmas sale deals to look out for , according to Cambridge News : • Tesco : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over Black Friday weekend • Debenhams : up to 50 % off for about 2 weeks • Baileys : £10 Baileys in supermarkets for about 4 days • Selfridges : 20 % off for about 2 weeks • Amazon : Lightning and daily deals for about 10 days • Argos : Free voucher with purchase for about a week • Asos : Up to 70 % off everything for about 5 days • eBay : Daily discounts and price matching for about 10 days • French Connection : 30 % off for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xbox and Switch deals for about 5 days • Gap : 50 % off everything for about a week • H & M : 20 % off for a couple of days • Illy : 50 % off Illy coffee machines for about 10 days • Kurt Geiger : 20 % off for about a week • M & S : 30-50 % off beauty etc .
for Black Friday weekend '' • Matalan : Up to 50 % off for about a week • Sainsbury 's : TU 25 % off sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 % off everything for about 6 days • Urban Outfitters : Up to 50 % off for about 5 days • American Express : Amex £5 cashback at local shops for about 2 weeks • Topman : At least 20 % off everything for 48 hours • The Body Shop : 40 % off most items for about a week • Kurt Geiger : Up to 50 % off sale • Miss Selfridge : Up to 50 % off sale - likely to boost to 70 % • Asos : Up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 70 % • EasyJet : Up to 20 % off flights until Jan • H & M : Up to 50 % off sale - likely to boost to 70 % • Ikea : Up to 50 % off • Topshop/Topman : Up to 60 % off - likely to boost to 70 % • Argos : Up to 50 % off for a couple of weeks • The Body Shop : Up to 50 % off for a couple of weeks • Boots : Up to 50 % off • Debenhams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Lewis : Up to 50 % off • Matalan : Up to 50 % off - likely to boost to 70 % • M & S : Up to 50 % off - likely to boost to 70 % • Next : At least 50 % off for a couple of weeks • Travelodge : 30 % off selected stays for a few days • Amazon : Up to 50 % off from Boxing Day • Asos : Up to 60 % off - likely to boost to 70 % • H @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off - likely to boost to 70 % • Mulberry : Up to 50 % off • Ryanair : 500,000 seats from £9.99 for a few days • Topshop/Topman : Up to 60 % off - likely to boost to 70 % • Carluccio 's : 2 for 1 for £1 voucher for a few weeks • Debenhams : Up to 70 % off • M & S : Up to 50 % off - likely to boost to 70 % off

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For Black Friday shoppers, the advice of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is invaluable.
While some deals only seem to good to be true, others are - and some items will become cheaper in a few weeks when the Christmas sales hit.
As a result, many people turn to the finance journalist to find out which deals are really worth spending money on, and which to avoid.
Here's Martin's full list of Black Friday and Christmas sale deals to look out for, according to Cambridge News:
November 16 - November 22
Tesco: 25% off 6 bottles of wine over Black Friday weekend
Debenhams: up to 50% off for about 2 weeks
Baileys: £10 Baileys in supermarkets for about 4 days
Selfridges: 20% off for about 2 weeks
Ikea: Buy £29 real Xmas tree - get £20 voucher, until Xmas eve
Amazon: Lightning and daily deals for about 10 days
Sanctuary: Boots half-price Sanctuary Spa 'Star Gift' set
November 23 - November 30 (Black Friday deals)
Apple: Free gift card with big purchase for Black Friday weekend
Argos: Free voucher with purchase for about a week
Asos: Up to 70% off everything for about 5 days
Benefit: 20% off code for Black Friday weekend
Ted Baker: Half-price 'Star Gift' set at Boots
Dyson: Daily deals until Cyber Monday
eBay: Daily discounts and price matching for about 10 days
French Connection: 30% off for a few days
Game: PS4, Xbox and Switch deals for about 5 days
Gap: 50% off everything for about a week
H&M: 20% off for a couple of days
Illy: 50% off Illy coffee machines for about 10 days
John Lewis: Discounts for about a week
Kurt Geiger: 20% off for about a week
M&S: 30-50% off beauty etc. for Black Friday weekend"
Matalan: Up to 50% off for about a week
Ralph Lauren: 20-30% off select items for Black Friday weekend
Ryanair: Seat sale for Black Friday weekend
Sainsbury's: TU 25% off sale for about a week
Disney: ShopDisney 20% off for 3 days
TalkTalk: Fibre broadband for £21 a month
Topshop/Topman: 25% off everything for about 6 days
Urban Outfitters: Up to 50% off for about 5 days
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December 1 - December 6
Office London Theatre: £10-40 West End theatre tickets
American Express: Amex £5 cashback at local shops for about 2 weeks
Soap & Glory: Half-price 'Star Gift' set at Boots
Topman: At least 20% off everything for 48 hours
December 7 - December 13
Royal Mail: Free Santa letter (deadline Dec 11)
The Body Shop: 40% off most items for about a week
No7: Half-price 'Star Gift' set at Boots
Kurt Geiger: Up to 50% off sale
Miss Selfridge: Up to 50% off sale - likely to boost to 70%
December 14 - December 20
Supermarkets: 15p Christmas veg (supermarket price war)
Asos: Up to 60% off - likely to boost to 70%
British Airways: January sale until Jan 30
EasyJet: Up to 20% off flights until Jan
H&M: Up to 50% off sale - likely to boost to 70%
Ikea: Up to 50% off
John Lewis: 30% off Christmas decorations
M&S: 30% off Christmas decorations
Topshop/Topman: Up to 60% off - likely to boost to 70%
Virgin: Virgin Atlantic winter sale
December 21 - December 25
Argos: Up to 50% off for a couple of weeks
The Body Shop: Up to 50% off for a couple of weeks
Boots: Up to 50% off
Debenhams: Up to 50% off
John Lewis: Up to 50% off
Matalan: Up to 50% off - likely to boost to 70%
M&S : Up to 50% off - likely to boost to 70%
Next: At least 50% off for a couple of weeks
Travelodge: 30% off selected stays for a few days
December 26 - December 31
Amazon: Up to 50% off from Boxing Day
Asos: Up to 60% off - likely to boost to 70%
H&M: Up to 60% off - likely to boost to 70%
Mulberry: Up to 50% off
Ryanair: 500,000 seats from £9.99 for a few days
Topshop/Topman: Up to 60% off - likely to boost to 70%
January 1 - January 3
Carluccio's: 2 for 1 for £1 voucher for a few weeks
Debenhams: Up to 70% off
January 4 - January 10


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Summerbee pays tribute to Clemence as Man City and Spurs prepare to pay respects

Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee has paid tribute to former England colleague Ray Clemence , as the Blues prepare to remember the legendary goalkeeper ahead of Saturday ’ s clash against Tottenham Hotspur .
Much-loved former England , Spurs , Liverpool and Scunthorpe United keeper Clemence sadly died last week after a long fight with prostate cancer .
He was 72 .
It ’ s a disease that Summerbee himself conquered and Spurs will be paying their respects to Clemence in Saturday evening ’ s clash against City .
They will also be raising awareness of Prostate Cancer UK – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambassador as he battled with a disease that claims the life of one man every 45 minutes in the UK .
Spurs will wear black armbands during the match , with a minute ’ s applause held prior to kick-off .
The team will also warm-up in special edition t-shirts featuring the charity ’ s logo , with Ray ’ s iconic name and number on the back .
Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff will wear Prostate Cancer UK ’ s familiar ‘ Man of Men ’ pin badges , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front cover of the matchday programme .
Mike , who regularly wears the Prostate Cancer UK badge on City duties , said : “ Ray was a both a wonderful man and an outstanding goalkeeper .
“ Few players are as loved as Ray was at two different football clubs , but fans of both Tottenham and Liverpool would tell you he ’ s one of their greatest ever and that tells the story better than I possibly could .
“ To win what he won makes him one of the greats of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud to have known him .
I look forward to joining Tottenham Hotspur in paying my respects to Ray this weekend.
” Over 400,000 men are living with or after a prostate cancer diagnosis in the UK , and it ’ s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK .
Summerbee has long raised awareness of prostate cancer after his own diagnosis in summer 2011 .
Following surgery later that year he made a full recovery .
He added : “ Both Ray and I were affected by prostate cancer in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call on men across the country to do what they can to raise awareness of this illness .
“ The work that Prostate Cancer UK does , not only ensures that more and more men will be lucky enough to detect the symptoms early , but also supports those who live with it for the rest of their lives .
“ In memory of Ray , a true legend of the English game , I call on everyone who can support to Prostate Cancer UK and , in doing so , make lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families across the country.
” Most men with early prostate cancer don ’ t have any symptoms , which is why Prostate Cancer UK is encouraging men most at risk to speak to their GP .
This includes men over 50 , while black men and those with a family history of the disease should consider speaking to their doctor earlier , from the age of 45 .
To help men find out whether they are at increased risk of developing the disease , Prostate Cancer UK has launched an online risk checker @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee has paid tribute to former England colleague Ray Clemence, as the Blues prepare to remember the legendary goalkeeper ahead of Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Much-loved former England, Spurs, Liverpool and Scunthorpe United keeper Clemence sadly died last week after a long fight with prostate cancer. He was 72.
It’s a disease that Summerbee himself conquered and Spurs will be paying their respects to Clemence in Saturday evening’s clash against City.
They will also be raising awareness of Prostate Cancer UK – a charity for whom Ray was an ambassador as he battled with a disease that claims the life of one man every 45 minutes in the UK. Spurs will wear black armbands during the match, with a minute’s applause held prior to kick-off.
The team will also warm-up in special edition t-shirts featuring the charity’s logo, with Ray’s iconic name and number on the back. Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff will wear Prostate Cancer UK’s familiar ‘Man of Men’ pin badges, with the charity’s logo also on the front cover of the matchday programme.
Mike, who regularly wears the Prostate Cancer UK badge on City duties, said: “Ray was a both a wonderful man and an outstanding goalkeeper.
“Few players are as loved as Ray was at two different football clubs, but fans of both Tottenham and Liverpool would tell you he’s one of their greatest ever and that tells the story better than I possibly could.
“To win what he won makes him one of the greats of the English game and I’m proud to have known him. I look forward to joining Tottenham Hotspur in paying my respects to Ray this weekend.”
Over 400,000 men are living with or after a prostate cancer diagnosis in the UK, and it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK.
Summerbee has long raised awareness of prostate cancer after his own diagnosis in summer 2011. Following surgery later that year he made a full recovery.
He added: “Both Ray and I were affected by prostate cancer in our own ways so it seems timely to call on men across the country to do what they can to raise awareness of this illness.
“The work that Prostate Cancer UK does, not only ensures that more and more men will be lucky enough to detect the symptoms early, but also supports those who live with it for the rest of their lives.
“In memory of Ray, a true legend of the English game, I call on everyone who can support to Prostate Cancer UK and, in doing so, make lives better for so many men and their families across the country.”
Most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any symptoms, which is why Prostate Cancer UK is encouraging men most at risk to speak to their GP. This includes men over 50, while black men and those with a family history of the disease should consider speaking to their doctor earlier, from the age of 45.
To help men find out whether they are at increased risk of developing the disease, Prostate Cancer UK has launched an online risk checker, available at prostatecanceruk.org/riskcheck.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Tributes paid to 'genuine, humble' lad from Wythenshawe killed in car crash

Tributes have been paid to a 'genuine , humble ' man from Wythenshawe who died in a crash in Cheshire .
Aiden Smethurst , known as 'Smevs ' lost his life after the Audi he was driving smashed in Siddington at around 2.05am yesterday ( Thursday ) .
Police have appealed for witnesses following the one-vehicle crash on Congleton Road .
Two women , aged 42 and 17 , along with a 25-year old man , all of whom are from Manchester , were also taken to hospital .
Two of the patients are believed to be have sustained serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Friends paid tribute to Aiden following the tragedy .
In a Facebook post , Browney Brown said that everyone in Wythenshawe had 'lost a good guy ' .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he added : `` Very good guy and a good soul .
`` Looked after his family and friends .
Will be missed by us all , RIP Aiden . ''
Another friend said : `` RIP Aiden a genuine humble lad loved by so many and will missed by more , keep smiling my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known by the surname Smethurst but his official surname was Robinson , friends said .
A spokesman for Cheshire Police said : `` Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Siddington .
`` At 2.05am on Thursday , November 19 , police were called to reports of a collision on Congleton Road .
`` Officers attended the scene and found there had been a single vehicle collision involving a black Audi just south of the Monks Heath crossroads .
`` Sadly the driver of the vehicle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene . ''
Police are investigating the collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or www.cheshire.police.uk quoting IML 854836 .

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Tributes have been paid to a 'genuine, humble' man from Wythenshawe who died in a crash in Cheshire.
Aiden Smethurst, known as 'Smevs' lost his life after the Audi he was driving smashed in Siddington at around 2.05am yesterday (Thursday).
Police have appealed for witnesses following the one-vehicle crash on Congleton Road.
Two women, aged 42 and 17, along with a 25-year old man, all of whom are from Manchester, were also taken to hospital.
Two of the patients are believed to be have sustained serious injuries, a spokesman for Cheshire Police said.
Friends paid tribute to Aiden following the tragedy.
In a Facebook post, Browney Brown said that everyone in Wythenshawe had 'lost a good guy'.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he added: "Very good guy and a good soul.
"Looked after his family and friends. Will be missed by us all, RIP Aiden."
Another friend said: "RIP Aiden a genuine humble lad loved by so many and will missed by more, keep smiling my brother god bless you."
Aiden was known by the surname Smethurst but his official surname was Robinson, friends said.
A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Siddington.
"At 2.05am on Thursday, November 19, police were called to reports of a collision on Congleton Road.
"Officers attended the scene and found there had been a single vehicle collision involving a black Audi just south of the Monks Heath crossroads.
"Sadly the driver of the vehicle, 26-year-old Aiden Robinson from Wythenshawe, died at the scene."
Police are investigating the collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or www.cheshire.police.uk quoting IML 854836.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--LIVE updates as Andy Burnham and London Mayor Sadiq Khan host event

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham , City of Liverpool Regional Mayor Steve Rotheram and London Mayor Sadiq Khan are joining forces to back millions of self-employed people who are 'excluded from government support ' .
They are calling on the government to provide support for almost three million people who have not benefited from financial support initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic and have fallen through the gaps .
Yesterday , the Mayors wrote a joint letter to the Chancellor , Rishi Sunak , detailing how they are `` doing everything within our power to stop the spread of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic and social impacts of this cruel disease . ''
They said the consequences of which will be `` felt for years to come '' and they welcomed the furlough extension and help for the self-employed .
Yet , despite this there remains a `` staggering 2.9 million people who are simply not eligible from the Covid-19 financial support schemes . ''
The Mayors describe the `` intolerable position '' for businesses and individuals to still be in after eight months .
They urged the Chancellor to rectify the significant gaps in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people excluded and to focus on making the UK 's main safety net work better for those workers .
They said so many self-employed workers are `` relying on Universal Credit instead '' .
Scroll down for live updates from the joint event ... .

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, City of Liverpool Regional Mayor Steve Rotheram and London Mayor Sadiq Khan are joining forces to back millions of self-employed people who are 'excluded from government support'.
They are calling on the government to provide support for almost three million people who have not benefited from financial support initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic and have fallen through the gaps.
Yesterday, the Mayors wrote a joint letter to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, detailing how they are "doing everything within our power to stop the spread of the virus and protect the people we represent from the economic and social impacts of this cruel disease."
They said the consequences of which will be "felt for years to come" and they welcomed the furlough extension and help for the self-employed.
Yet, despite this there remains a "staggering 2.9 million people who are simply not eligible from the Covid-19 financial support schemes."
The Mayors describe the "intolerable position" for businesses and individuals to still be in after eight months.
They urged the Chancellor to rectify the significant gaps in the self-employed scheme and to reduce the number of people excluded and to focus on making the UK's main safety net work better for those workers.
They said so many self-employed workers are "relying on Universal Credit instead".
Scroll down for live updates from the joint event....


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Rivaldo tells Man City Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona next summer

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has insisted that Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer .
The Argentine star was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City in the most recent transfer window after airing his frustrations with the Barcelona board .
Messi decided to stay at the club , with the La Liga side insistent he could not leave unless his £630million release clause was triggered .
However , the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is out of contract this summer and could leave Barcelona for free .
Pep Guardiola 's new contract at City has reignited speculation that the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With Barcelona currently enduring financial difficulties after heavy spending , Rivaldo feels it 's a formality that Messi will leave the club .
`` Reaching an agreement to renew Messi 's contract is going to be tough with a reduced margin to increase his salary , '' Rivaldo wrote in his Betfair column .
`` Of course , Messi will have better offers from other clubs and was already trying to leave the club by the end of last season .
I ca n't see how our board will convince him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City players will resume their Premier League campaign this weekend with a difficult trip to London to play Tottenham Hotspur .
Jose Mourinho 's side are in second place just a point behind leaders Leicester , and Harry Kane has been in scintillating form them .
City have been injury-ravaged so far this season , so Pep Guardiola will be hoping that as many of his squad as possible will return from international duty unscathed and ready to play .
We 'll be bringing you all the build-up and team news all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds '' In my opinion , only winning the Champions League or LaLiga this season or having [ Ronald ] Koeman getting the team playing beautiful football can convince Messi to reconsider his options .
`` Unfortunately , I 'm afraid this will be his last season with the club .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ voiced his displeasure at the Barcelona board hierarchy , telling reporters he is 'tired of always being the problem for everything ' at the Nou Camp .

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Barcelona legend Rivaldo has insisted that Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer.
The Argentine star was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City in the most recent transfer window after airing his frustrations with the Barcelona board.
Messi decided to stay at the club, with the La Liga side insistent he could not leave unless his £630million release clause was triggered.
However, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is out of contract this summer and could leave Barcelona for free.
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Pep Guardiola's new contract at City has reignited speculation that the pair could be reunited at the Etihad Stadium.
With Barcelona currently enduring financial difficulties after heavy spending, Rivaldo feels it's a formality that Messi will leave the club.
"Reaching an agreement to renew Messi's contract is going to be tough with a reduced margin to increase his salary," Rivaldo wrote in his Betfair column.
"Of course, Messi will have better offers from other clubs and was already trying to leave the club by the end of last season. I can't see how our board will convince him to move back on that decision.
"In my opinion, only winning the Champions League or LaLiga this season or having [Ronald] Koeman getting the team playing beautiful football can convince Messi to reconsider his options.
"Unfortunately, I'm afraid this will be his last season with the club."
Earlier this week Messi once again voiced his displeasure at the Barcelona board hierarchy, telling reporters he is 'tired of always being the problem for everything' at the Nou Camp.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Chris Smalling criticises Manchester United over transfer exit

Chris Smalling has criticised Manchester United for offering him little clarity on his future before his initial move to Roma last year .
Smalling joined AS Roma on loan for the 2019/20 season before making a permanent move during the most recent transfer window , bringing an end to his 10-year spell at United .
Smalling made 323 appearances for United , scoring 18 goals , but knew his days were numbered at Old Trafford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left him out of the matchday squad on the opening day of the 2019/20 season .
The 30-year-old was eventually told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League transfer window had shut , leaving him scrambling for a move , which left him frustrated .
`` I knew that my days under Ole ( Gunnar Solskjaer ) were pretty much numbered , ” Smalling told The Telegraph .
“ I was just a bit frustrated .
One , I would like to have been told earlier and then , secondly , I was only able to go with just a day left of the Italian window being open .
`` The English window had shut .
I was left in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to decide .
After I had that chat [ with Solskjaer ] it was a case [ from him ] of , ‘ I ’ m not sure when your next game will be ’ .
“ In an ideal situation I would have known early in the summer and made plans and it almost got to the stage where I had a day left .
My wife had just had a kid as well .
There was a lot going on that happened at the last minute . ''
United get their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they welcome strugglers West Brom to Old Trafford .
The under-pressure Reds came from behind to beat Everton last time out thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
The players are returning from the two-week international break , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to have as few injury and fitness concerns as possible among the stars coming back from international duty .
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On waiting to see whether a permanent move to Roma would go through last month , Smalling added : “ There was more than one occasion when I didn ’ t think it was going to happen .
Even in the week before .
There were a couple of times when it was very close and it was pretty much off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of it .
We knew everything had gone through our side but then it hadn ’ t been ratified .
It was probably for the next hour [ after the Italian transfer window had closed ] we were still waiting for that confirmation .
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Chris Smalling has criticised Manchester United for offering him little clarity on his future before his initial move to Roma last year.
Smalling joined AS Roma on loan for the 2019/20 season before making a permanent move during the most recent transfer window, bringing an end to his 10-year spell at United.
Smalling made 323 appearances for United, scoring 18 goals, but knew his days were numbered at Old Trafford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left him out of the matchday squad on the opening day of the 2019/20 season.
The 30-year-old was eventually told he wouldn't feature after the Premier League transfer window had shut, leaving him scrambling for a move, which left him frustrated.
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"I knew that my days under Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) were pretty much numbered,” Smalling told The Telegraph. “I was just a bit frustrated. One, I would like to have been told earlier and then, secondly, I was only able to go with just a day left of the Italian window being open.
"The English window had shut. I was left in a very s*** situation. I had to decide. After I had that chat [with Solskjaer] it was a case [from him] of, ‘I’m not sure when your next game will be’.
“In an ideal situation I would have known early in the summer and made plans and it almost got to the stage where I had a day left. My wife had just had a kid as well. There was a lot going on that happened at the last minute."
On waiting to see whether a permanent move to Roma would go through last month, Smalling added: “There was more than one occasion when I didn’t think it was going to happen. Even in the week before. There were a couple of times when it was very close and it was pretty much off. It was probably 50-50 for quite a lot of it. We knew everything had gone through our side but then it hadn’t been ratified. It was probably for the next hour [after the Italian transfer window had closed] we were still waiting for that confirmation.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is holding a press conference via video call this afternoon , ahead of Manchester United 's Premier @ @ @ @ @ .
United host the Baggies at Old Trafford on Saturday night ( 8pm kick-off ) @ @ @ @ @ up a home victory in the league this season .
Solskjaer 's side went into @ @ @ @ @ high after beating Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park , though they have been in inconsistent @ @ @ @ @ so far .
There are also a number of injury and illness concerns for United @ @ @ @ @ with Edinson Cavani , Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof among those who are doubtful .
@ @ @ @ @ are confirmed absentees with injuries , while Solskjaer will also hope Marcus Rashford , Alex @ @ @ @ @ all fit enough to start .
Follow his press conference ( 1.30pm start ) and @ @ @ @ @ on our live blog below .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a press conference via video call this afternoon, ahead of Manchester United's Premier League contest against West Brom.
United host the Baggies at Old Trafford on Saturday night (8pm kick-off), looking to finally pick up a home victory in the league this season.
Solskjaer's side went into the international break on a high after beating Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park, though they have been in inconsistent form throughout the league campaign so far.
Solskjaer confirmed he was facing a number of injury and illness concerns for United going into the game, with Marcus Rashford (shoulder) and Victor Lindelof (back) among those who are doubtful. Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly are confirmed absentees with injuries, while Solskjaer is unlikely risk Mason Greenwood after the 19-year-old missed a number of days training with illness.
Read everything that was said in today's United press conference on our live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Manchester United have the advantage in Paul Pogba transfer saga

To truly assess the Paul Pogba situation at Manchester United , perhaps it would be best to take away his name and analyse the picture with a cold heart .
This is a 27-year-old footballer who has scored one Premier League goal for United since April 2019 ; one of the top earners at the club and a midfielder whose best position remains unclear more than four years after his arrival .
If it was any other player , would the same contract issues receive such media attention ?
Would it therefore be fair to compare Pogba 's situation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same age and has the same goal record ( one in the league ) over the same time-frame and in a similar number of games , but who does not attract the same hype ?
The answer would have to be no .
Because there has always been an aura around Pogba and , for United , a special emotional bond .
And there is his frankly outrageous talent to take into account .
When he was at Juventus , there was always a sense of regret from some connected to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
Some blamed Sir Alex Ferguson 's handling of the player , how the legendary Scot denied the young Frenchman a run in the side even when midfield injuries struck in the 2011/12 season .
United broke the bank to bring Pogba back to Manchester but they are still asking how to get the best from him .
He is now a World Cup winner and an undoubted elite talent in the global game , as well as a one-man brand , but something has been missing for a while .
Amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ odd flicker of his obvious talent , you sense Pogba has not been content at Old Trafford .
Perhaps you can trace that feeling back to May 2019 , when Pogba and United finished the season in ignominious fashion with a 2-0 home defeat to relegated Cardiff City .
That day , Pogba underperformed and was involved in a verbal altercation with some fans in the Stretford End on the lap of the pitch after the campaign 's final game .
Some appeared to indicate to him that they wanted him to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come as a surprise when , a month later , the player dropped a not-so-subtle hint over his future amid links to Real Madrid , speaking at an Adidas promo event in Japan .
“ There is a lot of thinking [ going on ] , ” Pogba said .
“ I have been three years in Manchester and have been doing great – some good moments and some bad moments , like everybody , like everywhere else .
“ After this season and everything that happened , with my season being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else . ''
Those comments prompted more than a year of speculation , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fielding almost weekly questions about his midfielder last season — even when Pogba was sidelined with a serious ankle injury .
Pogba has since doubled down on his desire for a change of scenery , speaking openly about leaving United while on international duty for France .
`` We have all heard these things that have been said .
What to respond ?
Yes , all footballers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maybe it is a dream .
It is a dream for me , why not one day ? ''
His national team boss Didier Deschamps seemingly supports Pogba in his quest for a new challenge , claiming the player can not be happy at United right now .
But what the Old Trafford club must remember is Pogba 's form over the past 18 months , and their own midfield options , which have been given a major boost in recent months with the acquisition of Donny van de Beek .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract recently to keep him ( nominally ) at the club until June 2021 .
With that , Pogba 's performances and the current situation in midfield , United are holding the ace cards .
They can mobilise a Pogba sale in either January or the summer that works for everyone .
And how would the club cope without Pogba ?
The cynical response is to claim they would n't miss him at all , given the way he 's openly flirted with other clubs and his maddening inconsistencies .
But that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability , which we have seen at Old Trafford , albeit too fleetingly for the liking of many .
United would miss Paul Pogba , but they can afford to sell him before the summer of 2021 comes to a close .
They must remember they are in a powerful position .

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To truly assess the Paul Pogba situation at Manchester United, perhaps it would be best to take away his name and analyse the picture with a cold heart.
This is a 27-year-old footballer who has scored one Premier League goal for United since April 2019; one of the top earners at the club and a midfielder whose best position remains unclear more than four years after his arrival.
If it was any other player, would the same contract issues receive such media attention?
Would it therefore be fair to compare Pogba's situation to that of Jesse Lingard, who is the same age and has the same goal record (one in the league) over the same time-frame and in a similar number of games, but who does not attract the same hype?
The answer would have to be no. Because there has always been an aura around Pogba and, for United, a special emotional bond. And there is his frankly outrageous talent to take into account.
When he was at Juventus, there was always a sense of regret from some connected to the club that Pogba was ever allowed to leave. Some blamed Sir Alex Ferguson's handling of the player, how the legendary Scot denied the young Frenchman a run in the side even when midfield injuries struck in the 2011/12 season.
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United broke the bank to bring Pogba back to Manchester but they are still asking how to get the best from him. He is now a World Cup winner and an undoubted elite talent in the global game, as well as a one-man brand, but something has been missing for a while. Amid injury problems, inconsistent form and the odd flicker of his obvious talent, you sense Pogba has not been content at Old Trafford.
Perhaps you can trace that feeling back to May 2019, when Pogba and United finished the season in ignominious fashion with a 2-0 home defeat to relegated Cardiff City. That day, Pogba underperformed and was involved in a verbal altercation with some fans in the Stretford End on the lap of the pitch after the campaign's final game. Some appeared to indicate to him that they wanted him to leave the club.
So it should not have come as a surprise when, a month later, the player dropped a not-so-subtle hint over his future amid links to Real Madrid, speaking at an Adidas promo event in Japan.
“There is a lot of thinking [going on],” Pogba said. “I have been three years in Manchester and have been doing great – some good moments and some bad moments, like everybody, like everywhere else.
“After this season and everything that happened, with my season being my best season … it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else."
Those comments prompted more than a year of speculation, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fielding almost weekly questions about his midfielder last season — even when Pogba was sidelined with a serious ankle injury.
Pogba has since doubled down on his desire for a change of scenery, speaking openly about leaving United while on international duty for France.
"We have all heard these things that have been said. What to respond? Yes, all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid. Maybe it is a dream. It is a dream for me, why not one day?"
His national team boss Didier Deschamps seemingly supports Pogba in his quest for a new challenge, claiming the player cannot be happy at United right now.
But what the Old Trafford club must remember is Pogba's form over the past 18 months, and their own midfield options, which have been given a major boost in recent months with the acquisition of Donny van de Beek.
United also triggered the extension in Pogba's contract recently to keep him (nominally) at the club until June 2021. With that, Pogba's performances and the current situation in midfield, United are holding the ace cards. They can mobilise a Pogba sale in either January or the summer that works for everyone.
And how would the club cope without Pogba? The cynical response is to claim they wouldn't miss him at all, given the way he's openly flirted with other clubs and his maddening inconsistencies.
But that would do a major disservice to Pogba's ability, which we have seen at Old Trafford, albeit too fleetingly for the liking of many. United would miss Paul Pogba, but they can afford to sell him before the summer of 2021 comes to a close. They must remember they are in a powerful position.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-20--Forensic officers comb road after incident which saw it sealed off for hours

Specialist crime scene investigators were seen combing a major road in Rochdale which was closed for several hours on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ the incident remains unclear as Greater Manchester Police have so far declined to comment to @ @ @ @ @ up to 24 hours , despite repeated approaches .
Whitworth Road , which runs north @ @ @ @ @ was closed in both directions following the incident at around 8pm on Thursday night , @ @ @ @ @ scene investigation van was parked at the scene .
Forensic officers were seen by eyewitnesses @ @ @ @ @ , and placing markers along the stretch of road .
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Specialist crime scene investigators were seen combing a major road in Rochdale which was closed for several hours on Thursday night.
The nature of the incident remains unclear as Greater Manchester Police have so far declined to comment to the Manchester Evening News for up to 24 hours, despite repeated approaches.
Whitworth Road, which runs north from the town centre, was closed in both directions following the incident at around 8pm on Thursday night, November 19.
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A crime scene investigation van was parked at the scene.
Forensic officers were seen by eyewitnesses scouring the area for evidence, and placing markers along the stretch of road.
A damaged Vauxhall Corsa was seen inside the cordon.
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