themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--ADVERTORIAL: Sign up to take part in the virtual Manchester Midnight Walk now

Each year more than one thousand volunteers take to the city 's streets , past iconic landmarks and monuments to raise vital fund for St Ann 's Hospice .
The Manchester Midnight Walk is an important event which not only raises money for a worthwhile cause but celebrates Manchester 's heritage .
Many locals turn the moonlit march into a fun and exciting occasion , dressing up in bumblebee costumes and other wacky attire to liven up the walk as all funds raised from the event are donated in aid of St Ann ’ s Hospice patients .
But this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel the event , organisers were forced to come up with a creative way of raising funds within lockdown .
Eamonn O ’ Neal , St Ann ’ s chief executive , explains : “ The coronavirus has meant many of our fundraising events and activities have had to be postponed or cancelled , and as a charity whose front-line care for patients and families is more important than ever , this is obviously an extremely challenging time .
“ Feedback from those who have signed up to take part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be really disappointed if they were unable to complete it , so we ’ ve come up with a way for them to do so whilst keeping safe . ''
The event will now take place as a virtual walk , with participants asked to complete either 5kms pledges in one day or 10kms through one week as part of their permitted daily exercise , any time in June .
Families staying under one roof or communal households are welcome to take on the challenge together , in their local park , back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those completing it receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt .
Eamonn added : “ We couldn ’ t be more grateful to all of the people who have got in touch and offered support by donating goods and funds to the hospice , especially at this really difficult time .
“ I ’ m really proud to be part of a team that is working hard to ensure that our specialist support for patients can continue , pulling out all the stops to ensure we can do so.
” The Manchester Midnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the charity since it launched thirteen years ago .
Organisers are hoping participants of this virtual walk will don their yellow t-shirts , and take on the challenge in an attempt to raise a target of £50 in sponsorship for the hospice each .
The event is sponsored by Betfred , who are long-term supporters of the hospice .
Group head of marketing at Betfred , Gemma Strath-Billington , said : “ It ’ s an honour for Betfred to be sponsoring this fantastic event for the sixth year .
`` The hospice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart and his support has been a huge benefit to the hospice .
The St Ann ’ s Teamwork endlessly to ensure that this event delivers on its fundraising goals .
Good luck to all the walkers taking part.
” All those already signed up to take part in the Manchester Midnight Walk can automatically take part in the Manchester Virtual Walk , and the hospice is hoping many other local people as possible will register to join them to raise vital funds during this difficult time .
You can sign up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or by calling 0161 498 3631 .

Each year more than one thousand volunteers take to the city's streets, past iconic landmarks and monuments to raise vital fund for St Ann's Hospice.
The Manchester Midnight Walk is an important event which not only raises money for a worthwhile cause but celebrates Manchester's heritage.
Many locals turn the moonlit march into a fun and exciting occasion, dressing up in bumblebee costumes and other wacky attire to liven up the walk as all funds raised from the event are donated in aid of St Ann’s Hospice patients.
But this year, when the Covid-19 pandemic threatened to cancel the event, organisers were forced to come up with a creative way of raising funds within lockdown.
(Image: Chris Bull www.chrisbullphotographer.com)
Eamonn O’Neal, St Ann’s chief executive, explains: “The coronavirus has meant many of our fundraising events and activities have had to be postponed or cancelled, and as a charity whose front-line care for patients and families is more important than ever, this is obviously an extremely challenging time.
“Feedback from those who have signed up to take part in the Manchester Midnight Walk is that they would be really disappointed if they were unable to complete it, so we’ve come up with a way for them to do so whilst keeping safe."
The event will now take place as a virtual walk, with participants asked to complete either 5kms pledges in one day or 10kms through one week as part of their permitted daily exercise, any time in June.
Families staying under one roof or communal households are welcome to take on the challenge together, in their local park, back garden, or even inside the house. Those completing it receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt.
(Image: Chris Bull)
Eamonn added: “We couldn’t be more grateful to all of the people who have got in touch and offered support by donating goods and funds to the hospice, especially at this really difficult time.
“I’m really proud to be part of a team that is working hard to ensure that our specialist support for patients can continue, pulling out all the stops to ensure we can do so.”
The Manchester Midnight Walk has raised more than £2million for the charity since it launched thirteen years ago.
Organisers are hoping participants of this virtual walk will don their yellow t-shirts, and take on the challenge in an attempt to raise a target of £50 in sponsorship for the hospice each.
(Image: Chris Bull www.chrisbullphotographer.com)
The event is sponsored by Betfred, who are long-term supporters of the hospice. Group head of marketing at Betfred, Gemma Strath-Billington, said: “It’s an honour for Betfred to be sponsoring this fantastic event for the sixth year.
"The hospice is very close to Fred’s heart and his support has been a huge benefit to the hospice. The St Ann’s Teamwork endlessly to ensure that this event delivers on its fundraising goals. Good luck to all the walkers taking part.”
All those already signed up to take part in the Manchester Midnight Walk can automatically take part in the Manchester Virtual Walk, and the hospice is hoping many other local people as possible will register to join them to raise vital funds during this difficult time.
You can sign up for the virtual walk by clicking here, or by calling 0161 498 3631.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--National Theatre announces next four weeks of free plays

All the world 's a stage - including your living room now , with theatres closed and plays being streamed online instead .
The National Theatre has been showing a free play every week since April , making lockdown that little bit more bearable for theatre-lovers .
The programme so far has included hit productions such as Frankenstein and One Man , Two Guvnors .
Now the theatre company has revealed the next batch of plays to look forward to over the next four weeks , after tonight 's previously-announced streaming of Antony & Cleopatra , starring Ralph Fiennes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are the plays coming up : This never-before-seen archive recording of Inua Ellams ' smash hit play leaps between African barber shops from Peckham to Johannesburg , Harare , Kampala , Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day .
Directed by Olivier award-winning director Bijan Sheibani and designed by Rae Smith ( War Horse ) , the Fuel and Leeds Playhouse production is billed as 'heart-warming , hilarious and insightful ' .
Gillian Anderson ( The X-Files , Sex Education ) stars as Blanche DuBois in this Young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tennessee Williams classic .
As Blanche ’ s fragile world crumbles , she turns to her sister Stella ( Vanessa Kirby ) for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal , unforgiving Stanley Kowalski ( Ben Foster ) .
Filmed live on stage in 2013 , James Graham 's sell-out political production is set in 1974 within a hung parliament , where 'the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backstabbing ' .
The drama delves into the shadowy world of the Whips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an unruly chorus of MPs .
Tom Hiddleston stars as Coriolanus in Shakespeare ’ s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge .
The Roman general is called upon to defend Rome once again when the city faces a threat from an old adversary - but he has enemies at home too .
Each play will be released on YouTube and will be available to stream from 7pm on the Thursday it is released .
The National Theatre said it was their 'way of sharing our work with you while we all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time ' .
While plays are free to watch , the theatre is welcoming donations , which it says will help it withstand the 'huge financial impact ' of its closure while continuing to share its work with as many people as possible .
Anyone who is in a position to donate can do so at nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home .

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All the world's a stage - including your living room now, with theatres closed and plays being streamed online instead.
The National Theatre has been showing a free play every week since April, making lockdown that little bit more bearable for theatre-lovers.
The programme so far has included hit productions such as Frankenstein and One Man, Two Guvnors.
Now the theatre company has revealed the next batch of plays to look forward to over the next four weeks, after tonight's previously-announced streaming of Antony & Cleopatra, starring Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo as Shakespeare's fated lovers.
Here are the plays coming up:
May 14 - Barber Shop Chronicles
This never-before-seen archive recording of Inua Ellams' smash hit play leaps between African barber shops from Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
Directed by Olivier award-winning director Bijan Sheibani and designed by Rae Smith (War Horse), the Fuel and Leeds Playhouse production is billed as 'heart-warming, hilarious and insightful'.
May 21 - A Streetcar Named Desire
Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Sex Education) stars as Blanche DuBois in this Young Vic and Joshua Andrews co-production of the Tennessee Williams classic.
As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella (Vanessa Kirby) for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski (Ben Foster).
May 28 - This House
Filmed live on stage in 2013, James Graham's sell-out political production is set in 1974 within a hung parliament, where 'the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backstabbing'.
The drama delves into the shadowy world of the Whips as they try to exert their influence on an unruly chorus of MPs.
June 4 - Coriolanus
Tom Hiddleston stars as Coriolanus in Shakespeare’s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge.
The Roman general is called upon to defend Rome once again when the city faces a threat from an old adversary - but he has enemies at home too.
Each play will be released on YouTube and will be available to stream from 7pm on the Thursday it is released.
The National Theatre said it was their 'way of sharing our work with you while we all have to stay at home during this extraordinary time'.
While plays are free to watch, the theatre is welcoming donations, which it says will help it withstand the 'huge financial impact' of its closure while continuing to share its work with as many people as possible.
Anyone who is in a position to donate can do so at nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Police issue list of rules on why you can shop over Bank Holiday

This week , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will look to ease lockdown measures on Monday , and will be outlining the next steps for doing so in Sunday 's press conference .
However , people seem to have jumped the gun a bit on this one , and some , sadly , are already acting like lockdown has been abolished completely .
But with a Bank Holiday hot on our toes , it 's now more important than ever to make sure we 're following the rules ( which have n't yet been relaxed , by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by not undoing all of the hard work everybody has already put in .
Britain currently has the highest death rate in Europe , and the second highest death rate in the world after North America when it comes to coronavirus deaths .
That said , there 's a list of shopping rules you need to follow to keep yourself and those surrounding you safe if you 're planning on visiting an essential retailer this weekend .
Whether you like it or not , the shops are still only there as means of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open as a source of entertainment or a place for a 'nice trip out ' over the Bank Holiday weekend .
Here is the full list , issued by the National Police Chief 's Council , of what you can and ca n't go shopping for over the Bank Holiday weekend ... Shopping - What you can do : • Buy several days ' worth of food , including luxury items and alcohol • Buy a small amount of a staple item or necessity ( for example a newspaper , pet food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of milk ) • Buy tools and supplies to repair a fence panel damaged in bad weather • If you 're out on your weekly shop , you wo n't stopped from browsing the `` non-essential '' aisles .
The document adds that people have a reason to visit shops as long as they 're open so it 's not appropriate to stop them purchasing items considered to be `` non-essentials '' .
Shopping - What you ca n't do : • Police say it is not reasonable to pop out for DIY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen , for example .
It 's important to remember that shops also have their own rules which you will need to follow , so check ahead of visiting .

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This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will look to ease lockdown measures on Monday, and will be outlining the next steps for doing so in Sunday's press conference.
However, people seem to have jumped the gun a bit on this one, and some, sadly, are already acting like lockdown has been abolished completely.
But with a Bank Holiday hot on our toes, it's now more important than ever to make sure we're following the rules (which haven't yet been relaxed, by the way), and support our NHS by not undoing all of the hard work everybody has already put in.
Britain currently has the highest death rate in Europe, and the second highest death rate in the world after North America when it comes to coronavirus deaths.
That said, there's a list of shopping rules you need to follow to keep yourself and those surrounding you safe if you're planning on visiting an essential retailer this weekend.
Whether you like it or not, the shops are still only there as means of getting essentials, and they won't be open as a source of entertainment or a place for a 'nice trip out' over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Here is the full list, issued by the National Police Chief's Council, of what you can and can't go shopping for over the Bank Holiday weekend...
Shopping - What you can do:
Buy several days' worth of food, including luxury items and alcohol
Buy a small amount of a staple item or necessity (for example a newspaper, pet food, a loaf of bread or pint of milk)
Collect surplus basic food items from a friend
Buy tools and supplies to repair a fence panel damaged in bad weather
If you're out on your weekly shop, you won't stopped from browsing the "non-essential" aisles. The document adds that people have a reason to visit shops as long as they're open so it's not appropriate to stop them purchasing items considered to be "non-essentials". Shopping - What you can't do:
Police say it is not reasonable to pop out for DIY supplies so you can do up your kitchen, for example.
It's important to remember that shops also have their own rules which you will need to follow, so check ahead of visiting.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Alexis Sanchez could play for Man United if Premier League season restarts

Alexis Sanchez could play an unlikely role in Manchester United 's run-in if the Premier League stages a successful restart .
Sanchez , 31 , is on loan at Inter Milan but his contract with the Italian club expires on June 30 and English top-flight clubs are preparing to play the rest of the season well into July .
Italian clubs have received permission to return to training this month but there is still no resolution over the possible extension of players ' contracts that finish at the end of June .
Should Sanchez return to United and manager Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club would require approval from the Premier League to register Sanchez in their squad .
Premier League clubs are allowed a maximum of 17 players who are not homegrown and United currently have 10 .
The Premier League could relax registration rules to complete the 2019-20 season since a number of clubs could permanently lose players who are coming to the end of their contract .
Odion Ighalo might have played his last game for United , with his loan from Shanghai Shenhua due to expire on May 31 .
The Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June or July and , although United are open to extending Ighalo 's loan , they are relaxed about the possibility of him leaving because Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba are fit again .
In a January press conference , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed 'Alexis will come back in the summer and prove you all wrong ' , but was partly provoked by a reporter who , midway through Solskjaer 's sentence , expressed surprise at the suggested return of Sanchez .
Senior United sources have confirmed Solskjaer wanted to sell Sanchez last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to make a permanent move for Sanchez , whose form and fitness have not improved with a change of scenery .
An ankle injury has restricted the Chile international to two starts in Serie A and Sanchez has not completed 90 minutes in a league game since August 2018 .
United did not insert a recall clause into Sanchez 's deal and Inter do not have an option to buy .
Sanchez is contracted to United until 2022 and the MEN revealed in February the club had started looking for potential buyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sanchez 's £400,000 weekly net wages .
Sanchez has managed 655 minutes across 15 matches for Inter and scored once .
He has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer upstarts Inter Miami .
The Chile national coach , Juan Antonio Pizzi , said Sanchez 'didn ’ t seem to be able to connect and emotionally he dropped ' at United .
Sanchez has not played for the club in over a year but played four 90-minute matches for Chile in the Copa America last summer .
Sanchez scored five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he joined Inter , where Antonio Conte has preferred a front two of Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez .

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Alexis Sanchez could play an unlikely role in Manchester United's run-in if the Premier League stages a successful restart.
Sanchez, 31, is on loan at Inter Milan but his contract with the Italian club expires on June 30 and English top-flight clubs are preparing to play the rest of the season well into July.
Italian clubs have received permission to return to training this month but there is still no resolution over the possible extension of players' contracts that finish at the end of June.
Should Sanchez return to United and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers him for selection, the club would require approval from the Premier League to register Sanchez in their squad. Premier League clubs are allowed a maximum of 17 players who are not homegrown and United currently have 10.
The Premier League could relax registration rules to complete the 2019-20 season since a number of clubs could permanently lose players who are coming to the end of their contract.
Odion Ighalo might have played his last game for United, with his loan from Shanghai Shenhua due to expire on May 31. The Chinese Super League is expected to begin in June or July and, although United are open to extending Ighalo's loan, they are relaxed about the possibility of him leaving because Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba are fit again.
In a January press conference, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed 'Alexis will come back in the summer and prove you all wrong', but was partly provoked by a reporter who, midway through Solskjaer's sentence, expressed surprise at the suggested return of Sanchez. Senior United sources have confirmed Solskjaer wanted to sell Sanchez last year.
Inter have all but decided not to make a permanent move for Sanchez, whose form and fitness have not improved with a change of scenery. An ankle injury has restricted the Chile international to two starts in Serie A and Sanchez has not completed 90 minutes in a league game since August 2018.
United did not insert a recall clause into Sanchez's deal and Inter do not have an option to buy. Sanchez is contracted to United until 2022 and the MEN revealed in February the club had started looking for potential buyers. Inter are paying 75 per cent of Sanchez's £400,000 weekly net wages.
Sanchez has managed 655 minutes across 15 matches for Inter and scored once. He has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer upstarts Inter Miami.
The Chile national coach, Juan Antonio Pizzi, said Sanchez 'didn’t seem to be able to connect and emotionally he dropped' at United. Sanchez has not played for the club in over a year but played four 90-minute matches for Chile in the Copa America last summer.
Sanchez scored five goals in 45 games for United before he joined Inter, where Antonio Conte has preferred a front two of Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Zabaleta reveals the two signings Man City players wanted after takeover

Pablo Zabaleta has revealed that Manchester City players were dreaming of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi sign for the club after the 2008 takeover .
Argentine Zabaleta joined the club just ten days before the takeover was completed , with Brazilian striker Robinho arriving immediately from Real Madrid .
Earlier this week , fellow defender Micah Richards described the reaction among the City squad to that signing , saying : “ I thought : ‘ This is not real , how have we managed to get Robinho ?
’ It was incredible .
I knew from that moment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ City went because in every club to go and do whatever they are going to do , they need one marquee player who is going to set the bar , then other players want to come.
” Now Zabaleta has expanded on how players reacted to the new owners at the club , saying they even dreamed of adding superstars Ronaldo and Messi to their squad - even if he questioned his own future at the Etihad .
He told La Nacion via Goal : `` Ten days after my arrival , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Abu Dhabi is executed .
`` Four days later , they invest £40 million for Robinho and there I said , 'Now what do I do ?
I 'm going to last six months here . '
`` We took it a bit as a joke and ... in the locker room we started putting 'Messi ' , 'Cristiano Ronaldo ' .
We were s -- -- -- - ourselves . ''
Zabaleta went on to make 333 hugely successful appearances for City , helping them to win two memorable Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup and two League Cup titles .

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Pablo Zabaleta has revealed that Manchester City players were dreaming of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi sign for the club after the 2008 takeover.
Argentine Zabaleta joined the club just ten days before the takeover was completed, with Brazilian striker Robinho arriving immediately from Real Madrid.
Earlier this week, fellow defender Micah Richards described the reaction among the City squad to that signing, saying: “I thought: ‘This is not real, how have we managed to get Robinho?’ It was incredible. I knew from that moment. He was the catalyst for where Manchester City went because in every club to go and do whatever they are going to do, they need one marquee player who is going to set the bar, then other players want to come.”
Now Zabaleta has expanded on how players reacted to the new owners at the club, saying they even dreamed of adding superstars Ronaldo and Messi to their squad - even if he questioned his own future at the Etihad.
He told La Nacion via Goal: "Ten days after my arrival, the purchase of the club by the people of Abu Dhabi is executed.
"Four days later, they invest £40 million for Robinho and there I said, 'Now what do I do? I'm going to last six months here.'
"We took it a bit as a joke and...in the locker room we started putting 'Messi', 'Cristiano Ronaldo'. We were s------- ourselves."
Zabaleta went on to make 333 hugely successful appearances for City, helping them to win two memorable Premier League titles as well as the significant 2011 FA Cup and two League Cup titles.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man City headlines as Aguero has new role and Zabaleta's fear

Former Manchester City star Pablo Zabaleta has revealed the dressing room reacted with both fear and excitement to the Abu Dhabi purchase of the club in 2008 .
The Spanish defender who joined City just days before the takeover says players joked about being replaced by the likes of Messi and Ronaldo when they realised the spending power of the new owners .
`` They invested £40million for Robinho and there I said , 'Now what do I do ?
I 'm going to last six months here . '
” he told La Nacion via Goal .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ... in the locker room we started putting 'Messi ' , 'Cristiano Ronaldo ' .
We were s****** ourselves . ''
United legend uses City stars as example to follow after Di Maria criticism Gary Neville has hit back at comments made by the wife of United flop Angel Di Maria who described Manchester as ‘ horrible ’ .
The Argentine winger had one disappointing season at Old Trafford , leaving for PSG after quickly falling out of favour at the club .
Di Maria ’ s wife Jorgelina hit out at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her native Argentina , suggesting the environment may have played a part in the player ’ s struggles .
However Neville responded by suggesting Manchester had little to do with the player ’ s poor performances and he should look to two City stars as an example .
`` What he needs to do is look across the road at Sergio Aguero , his Argentinian compatriot or Pablo Zabaleta who have done alright in Manchester and have n't been in a rush to leave , ” he told Sky Sports .
`` All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these stories from time to time where a player has played like a drain , like Di Maria did at Manchester United . ''
Aguero takes to the wheel in F1 move City legend Sergio Aguero is set for a surprise new role as an F1 driver while football remains on hiatus .
Fans can relax however , as the club ’ s record scorer will only be taking part in the Formula 1 Esports Virtual Spanish Grand Prix .
Aguero will be representing Aston Martin Red Bull Racing , with his teammate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Motorsport is a great passion of mine so to be given the opportunity to take part in the Virtual Spanish GP is very exciting for me , '' Aguero told Red Bull Racing ’ s official site .

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City favourite reveals Messi and Ronaldo fears following takeover
Former Manchester City star Pablo Zabaleta has revealed the dressing room reacted with both fear and excitement to the Abu Dhabi purchase of the club in 2008.
The Spanish defender who joined City just days before the takeover says players joked about being replaced by the likes of Messi and Ronaldo when they realised the spending power of the new owners.
"They invested £40million for Robinho and there I said, 'Now what do I do? I'm going to last six months here.'” he told La Nacion via Goal.
"We took it a bit as a joke and... in the locker room we started putting 'Messi', 'Cristiano Ronaldo'. We were s****** ourselves."
United legend uses City stars as example to follow after Di Maria criticism
Gary Neville has hit back at comments made by the wife of United flop Angel Di Maria who described Manchester as ‘horrible’.
The Argentine winger had one disappointing season at Old Trafford, leaving for PSG after quickly falling out of favour at the club.
Di Maria’s wife Jorgelina hit out at the city in an interview back in her native Argentina, suggesting the environment may have played a part in the player’s struggles.
However Neville responded by suggesting Manchester had little to do with the player’s poor performances and he should look to two City stars as an example.
"What he needs to do is look across the road at Sergio Aguero, his Argentinian compatriot or Pablo Zabaleta who have done alright in Manchester and haven't been in a rush to leave,” he told Sky Sports.
"All I would say is, we hear these stories from time to time where a player has played like a drain, like Di Maria did at Manchester United."
Aguero takes to the wheel in F1 move
City legend Sergio Aguero is set for a surprise new role as an F1 driver while football remains on hiatus.
Fans can relax however, as the club’s record scorer will only be taking part in the Formula 1 Esports Virtual Spanish Grand Prix.
Aguero will be representing Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, with his teammate being Red Bull F1 driver Alex Albon.
"Motorsport is a great passion of mine so to be given the opportunity to take part in the Virtual Spanish GP is very exciting for me," Aguero told Red Bull Racing’s official site.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

FIFA have launched an investigation after Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer that saw Bruno Fernandes sign for Manchester @ @ @ @ @ United signed Fernandes for £47million in January and the Portuguese playmaker has enjoyed a stunning @ @ @ @ @ career .
But Serie A side Sampdoria have claimed they are due a slice of @ @ @ @ @ a 10 per cent sell-on clause when selling Fernandes to Sporting in June 2017 for @ @ @ @ @ see Sporting having to pay Sampdoria around £4million after January 's deal that took Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ so far the money has gone unpaid , which has led the Italian club to @ @ @ @ @ game 's governing body .
Meanwhile , United have continued to be linked with RB @ @ @ @ @ a move for Barcelona youngster Marc Jurado .
They also remain hot on the heels @ @ @ @ @ will soon be back in action for Borussia Dortmund with the Bundesliga due to resume @ @ @ @ @ the latest United news throughout the day .

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FIFA have launched an investigation after Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer that saw Bruno Fernandes sign for Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.
United signed Fernandes for £47million in January and the Portuguese playmaker has enjoyed a stunning start to his Old Trafford career.
But Serie A side Sampdoria have claimed they are due a slice of that fee, having negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause when selling Fernandes to Sporting in June 2017 for €8.5 million.
That would see Sporting having to pay Sampdoria around £4million after January's deal that took Fernandes to Old Trafford, but so far the money has gone unpaid, which has led the Italian club to file a complaint to the game's governing body.
Meanwhile, United have continued to be linked with RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and a move for Barcelona youngster Marc Jurado. They also remain hot on the heels of Jadon Sancho, who will soon be back in action for Borussia Dortmund with the Bundesliga due to resume On May 16th.
Recap the latest United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Manchester United's best XI if Jadon Sancho transfer is completed

No prizes for guessing this one .
Dean Henderson represents a long-term contender for the No.1 spot at Old Trafford , but De Gea is a worthy first choice at the moment .
Another fairly simple pick .
Wan-Bissaka has been at Old Trafford less than a year , but has made a big impression .
He ranks second overall in the Premier League in tackles completed , with only Leicester City 's Ricardo Pereira ahead of him , and is joint in ninth place on the leaderboard for interceptions , alongside teammate Harry Maguire .
The United captain is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment .
A number of players are competing for the second spot alongside the England international , who completed an £80million transfer from Leicester last summer .
Arguments can be made for Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe in this category .
Phil Jones is realistically lagging behind and Chris Smalling could stay at Roma .
Lindelof has had plenty of critics since his arrival at Old Trafford , but has formed a steady partnership with Maguire .
Shaw missed a huge chunk of the season through injury before Christmas and was mocked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Day , but the form he showed before the campaign was halted was the best of his United career .
He has risen to the challenge set for him by the impressive Brandon Williams .
When Pogba is in the United team , he is regularly the most creative player and a focal point for the team .
He and Bruno Fernandes could form a devastating midfield duo .
What an impact the Portuguese midfielder has had since his January arrival .
Two goals and three assists in five Premier League games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist in three Europa League games do not tell the full story .
With Pogba missing through injury , Fernandes has taken on the creative mantle at a time when most players would be struggling to acclimatise to a new country - with an upturn in United 's form unsurprisingly coinciding with his arrival .
A tough choice for a third midfielder between Fred , Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay .
All three have their cases to make for a first XI place .
Matic has had a particularly good patch of form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind Fred in the pecking order .
McTominay has made good progress under Solskjaer but Fred 's improvement and adaptation to the Premier League have really borne fruit this year , and he has established himself as one of United 's most impressive players .
United lack elite quality on the right wing and Sancho can play on either flank .
His addition would make a fluid front three possible , with players posing a difficult problem for defenders to solve .
Sancho has emerged as one of the most promising young players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund .
United 's talisman for much of the season .
Rashford 's season was prematurely stopped by a double stress fracture in his back but he should be available if and when the season gets back underway .
Martial saw the opening to his season interrupted by a hamstring injury following goals against Chelsea and Wolves .
Since then he 's been in decent form , adding a further nine goals in the league , and another five in other competitions .

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David de Gea
No prizes for guessing this one. Dean Henderson represents a long-term contender for the No.1 spot at Old Trafford, but De Gea is a worthy first choice at the moment.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Another fairly simple pick. Wan-Bissaka has been at Old Trafford less than a year, but has made a big impression. He ranks second overall in the Premier League in tackles completed, with only Leicester City's Ricardo Pereira ahead of him, and is joint in ninth place on the leaderboard for interceptions, alongside teammate Harry Maguire.
Harry Maguire
The United captain is the standout choice at centre-back at the moment. A number of players are competing for the second spot alongside the England international, who completed an £80million transfer from Leicester last summer.
Victor Lindelof
Arguments can be made for Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe in this category. Phil Jones is realistically lagging behind and Chris Smalling could stay at Roma. Lindelof has had plenty of critics since his arrival at Old Trafford, but has formed a steady partnership with Maguire.
Luke Shaw
Shaw missed a huge chunk of the season through injury before Christmas and was mocked for his performance against Arsenal on New Year's Day, but the form he showed before the campaign was halted was the best of his United career.
He has risen to the challenge set for him by the impressive Brandon Williams.
Paul Pogba
When Pogba is in the United team, he is regularly the most creative player and a focal point for the team. He and Bruno Fernandes could form a devastating midfield duo.
Bruno Fernandes
What an impact the Portuguese midfielder has had since his January arrival.
Two goals and three assists in five Premier League games, combined with another goal and one assist in three Europa League games do not tell the full story.
With Pogba missing through injury, Fernandes has taken on the creative mantle at a time when most players would be struggling to acclimatise to a new country - with an upturn in United's form unsurprisingly coinciding with his arrival.
Fred
A tough choice for a third midfielder between Fred, Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay.
All three have their cases to make for a first XI place. Matic has had a particularly good patch of form since Christmas, but realistically he is behind Fred in the pecking order. McTominay has made good progress under Solskjaer but Fred's improvement and adaptation to the Premier League have really borne fruit this year, and he has established himself as one of United's most impressive players.
Jadon Sancho
United lack elite quality on the right wing and Sancho can play on either flank. His addition would make a fluid front three possible, with players posing a difficult problem for defenders to solve.
Sancho has emerged as one of the most promising young players in the world during his time at Dortmund.
Marcus Rashford
United's talisman for much of the season. Rashford's season was prematurely stopped by a double stress fracture in his back but he should be available if and when the season gets back underway.
Anthony Martial
Martial saw the opening to his season interrupted by a hamstring injury following goals against Chelsea and Wolves. Since then he's been in decent form, adding a further nine goals in the league, and another five in other competitions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Juventus offer three players in Pogba swap deal and more Man Utd rumours

Juventus will offer three players to Manchester United in a bid to secure the services of Paul Pogba in the upcoming transfer window , according to reports .
Pogba has been heavily linked with a return to the Italian champions after failing to secure an exit from United last summer .
MEN Sport reported in February that the Frenchman has told his United teammates he still wants to leave the club .
Pogba 's contract is set to expire in 2021 though United have the option to extend it for a further year .
The MEN understands United are relaxed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite having yet to trigger that one-year extension .
Real Madrid and Juventus are among Pogba 's admirers and Sky Sports claim Pogba would be happy to return to Italy but the move will only be possible if United are willing broker a swap deal with the Old Lady .
A straight cash deal is said to be out of the question due to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic .
The report adds that Maurizio Sarri 's side would be willing to trade Douglas Costa , Alex Sandro and Federico Bernardeschi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority targets for United .
United were interested in defender Matthijs de Ligt prior to his move to the Serie A summer but Juventus are unwilling to part ways with the Dutchman .
Elsewhere , reports in Italy suggest United are pursuing a deal for Napoli attacker Hirving Lozano .
The Mexico international moved to Naples last summer after gaining a reputation as one of the most prolific wingers in the Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven .
Lozano has struggled to impress in his first season with his new employers , scoring only two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe United are preparing to offer him an escape route to the Premier League .
Napoli are reportedly open to the sale and would demand a fee in the region of £38.5million .
United want to improve their forward line in the upcoming window but are prioritising a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho .

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Juventus will offer three players to Manchester United in a bid to secure the services of Paul Pogba in the upcoming transfer window, according to reports.
Pogba has been heavily linked with a return to the Italian champions after failing to secure an exit from United last summer.
MEN Sport reported in February that the Frenchman has told his United teammates he still wants to leave the club. Pogba's contract is set to expire in 2021 though United have the option to extend it for a further year.
The MEN understands United are relaxed about Pogba's situation at the club despite having yet to trigger that one-year extension.
Real Madrid and Juventus are among Pogba's admirers and Sky Sports claim Pogba would be happy to return to Italy but the move will only be possible if United are willing broker a swap deal with the Old Lady. A straight cash deal is said to be out of the question due to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
The report adds that Maurizio Sarri's side would be willing to trade Douglas Costa, Alex Sandro and Federico Bernardeschi, but none are understood to be priority targets for United.
United were interested in defender Matthijs de Ligt prior to his move to the Serie A summer but Juventus are unwilling to part ways with the Dutchman.
Elsewhere, reports in Italy suggest United are pursuing a deal for Napoli attacker Hirving Lozano.
The Mexico international moved to Naples last summer after gaining a reputation as one of the most prolific wingers in the Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven.
Lozano has struggled to impress in his first season with his new employers, scoring only two league goals, and Corriere dello Sport believe United are preparing to offer him an escape route to the Premier League.
Napoli are reportedly open to the sale and would demand a fee in the region of £38.5million.
United want to improve their forward line in the upcoming window but are prioritising a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man United fans defend Bruno Fernandes decision as rival fans rage

Match of the Day have released their Premier League team of the season based on supporters ' votes .
The @ @ @ @ @ on the Premier League players they felt should be in the team and one United @ @ @ @ @ as Bruno Fernandes secured a place in a three-man midfield alongside Jordan Henderson and Kevin @ @ @ @ @ the Portuguese 's inclusion caused quite the stir on social media considering he only joined @ @ @ @ @ only played in England for a month and a half .
Supporters of other clubs @ @ @ @ @ they believe should 've been in the team in Fernandes ' place .
United fans @ @ @ @ @ defence , with many revelling in the anger of their rivals .

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Match of the Day have released their Premier League team of the season based on supporters' votes.
The BBC asked fans to vote on the Premier League players they felt should be in the team and one United player made it in, as Bruno Fernandes secured a place in a three-man midfield alongside Jordan Henderson and Kevin De Bruyne.
Naturally, the Portuguese's inclusion caused quite the stir on social media considering he only joined United in January and has only played in England for a month and a half.
Supporters of other clubs reacted by suggesting players who they believe should've been in the team in Fernandes' place.
United fans leapt to the midfielder's defence, with many revelling in the anger of their rivals.
Fernandes joined United on a five-and-a-half-year contract in January.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Mancunians show their love NHS heroes once more with Clap for Our Carers

People across Greater Manchester stood by their front doors once again to clap and cheer for our carers working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic .
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual to show the nation 's appreciation for keyworkers on the frontline of the crisis .
It is held every Thursday at 8pm .
Every week Mancunians across the region stand in their gardens , on their balconies and at their doorsteps to demonstrate their support .
Once again firefighters and staff at Manchester Airport went all out as they unveiled a huge thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tower .
Officer from Greater Manchester Police force showed their appreciation for their fellow emergency service workers , many joining in with the clap in the communities they serve .
Key workers from the transport industry shower their appreciation too .
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual for households across the UK since lockdown started .
It 's a chance to say 'thank you ' to NHS staff , carers and key workers keeping the country going during the coronavirus outbreak.. Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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People across Greater Manchester stood by their front doors once again to clap and cheer for our carers working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual to show the nation's appreciation for keyworkers on the frontline of the crisis.
It is held every Thursday at 8pm.
Every week Mancunians across the region stand in their gardens, on their balconies and at their doorsteps to demonstrate their support.
Once again firefighters and staff at Manchester Airport went all out as they unveiled a huge thank you message for the NHS on the control tower.
Officer from Greater Manchester Police force showed their appreciation for their fellow emergency service workers, many joining in with the clap in the communities they serve.
Key workers from the transport industry shower their appreciation too.
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual for households across the UK since lockdown started.
It's a chance to say 'thank you' to NHS staff, carers and key workers keeping the country going during the coronavirus outbreak..
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man Utd evening headlines as defender rejects Barcelona to join Reds

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday , May 7 .
Marc Jurado is set to become the latest player to join Manchester United this summer .
The 2004-born defender is understood to have rejected a senior deal at Spanish side Barcelona ahead of joining United ’ s youth setup next season .
United will only be required to pay a small compensation fee for the 16-year-old who becomes the second teenager to join the club this week .
This comes after Sunderland were raided for their promising youngster Joe Hugill in a deal expected to be worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spaniard to join United as a teenager , following in the footsteps of Gérard Piqué , who made the switch in 2004 .
Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez could feature for Manchester United after the coronavirus postponement , should Premier League games resume and continue after June 30th .
The winger is on loan at Serie A side Inter Milan , but his deal there expires at the end of June .
With English top flight clubs preparing to finish the season into July , Sánchez could play an unlikely role in United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be registered by the club , something that would need to be signed off on by the Premier League .
Manchester United ’ s star midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed his newest goal ahead of a return to fitness .
The Frenchman has been kept out of much of this season ’ s action with a troubling ankle injury but looks set for a return when the Premier League eventually resumes .
He has stated he wants to become the best player in the world when football returns back to normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven months , seven to eight months .
So I 'm more hungry now , you know , '' he said .
“ I want to come back and obviously do great .
I 've been missing a lot of games , and I want to be the best obviously ” , the World Cup winner added .
Manchester United have informed players who are abroad to return to the UK ahead of a planned resumption of first-team training .
The club have set May 18th as the date they wish to resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s plan is for players to report back in small groups ahead of a potential return to more normal training methods further down the line .
This move comes in light of the news that the Bundesliga is set to resume on May 16th .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, May 7.
United set to sign young Spaniard
Marc Jurado is set to become the latest player to join Manchester United this summer.
The 2004-born defender is understood to have rejected a senior deal at Spanish side Barcelona ahead of joining United’s youth setup next season.
United will only be required to pay a small compensation fee for the 16-year-old who becomes the second teenager to join the club this week.
This comes after Sunderland were raided for their promising youngster Joe Hugill in a deal expected to be worth £300,000.
Jurado is not the first Spaniard to join United as a teenager, following in the footsteps of Gérard Piqué, who made the switch in 2004.
Sanchez set for Premier League return
Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez could feature for Manchester United after the coronavirus postponement, should Premier League games resume and continue after June 30th.
The winger is on loan at Serie A side Inter Milan, but his deal there expires at the end of June. With English top flight clubs preparing to finish the season into July, Sánchez could play an unlikely role in United’s run-in.
He would of course need to be registered by the club, something that would need to be signed off on by the Premier League.
Pogba sets new goals
Manchester United’s star midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed his newest goal ahead of a return to fitness.
The Frenchman has been kept out of much of this season’s action with a troubling ankle injury but looks set for a return when the Premier League eventually resumes.
He has stated he wants to become the best player in the world when football returns back to normal.
“I've been injured for seven months, seven to eight months. So I'm more hungry now, you know," he said.
“I want to come back and obviously do great. I've been missing a lot of games, and I want to be the best obviously”, the World Cup winner added.
United plan training return
Manchester United have informed players who are abroad to return to the UK ahead of a planned resumption of first-team training.
The club have set May 18th as the date they wish to resume training at their Carrington base.
United’s plan is for players to report back in small groups ahead of a potential return to more normal training methods further down the line.
This move comes in light of the news that the Bundesliga is set to resume on May 16th.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Bully threatened to make mother of his child eat used toilet brush

A ‘ controlling and abusive ’ thug subjected the mother of his child to a sickening attack after they met up to go shopping clothes for the baby .
Bully Mohammed Malik 'lost control ' as he questioned whether he was the child 's father .
He was arrested following a 'five-hour manhunt ' .
The 24-year-old parked up outside Mothercare in Cheetham Hill before accusing the woman of speaking to other men .
An argument started , before the woman tried to get out of the car .
Malik shoved her into the footwell and bit her leg , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court heard .
He poured a fizzy drink over her face and forced his fingers down her throat , making her vomit .
Malik dragged the woman into a flat and put her in the bath , before threatening to make her eat a used toilet brush .
Eventually , he let her go .
As Malik left , he was arrested .
The woman had earlier called 999 , leaving the line open .
Malik , from Whalley Range , was jailed for 27 months after pleading guilty to assault occasioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-molestation order ; and possession with intent to supply cannabis .
In a statement read in court , the woman said : “ When I was in a relationship with him , I was scared of his mood swings and I am fearful of living alone as I picture that he will turn up at my house .
“ The bite on my leg has scarred and is a reminder of what I went through .
I never feel like I will be able to get over what he did to me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill myself and he used to tell me that nobody liked me so I should just end it .
Every day , I take a new step to becoming stronger .
“ This has scarred me for life.
” Earlier , prosecutor Kate Hammond said the couple were in a casual relationship from early last year to September 19 , when the woman was granted a non-molestation order .
That order banned Mailk from contacting the woman , who gave birth the month before the attack .
The pair continued to text , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Mailk turned on the woman and became increasingly angry .
In one message , he told her : `` You ’ re going to burn in hell .
I ’ m going to make sure my son is not going to be raised by the likes of you . ''
Ms Hammond said : `` [ The victim ] met up with the defendant on December 1 in the Aldi car park on Ashton New Road as they were going to buy their child some new clothes .
“ As Aldi was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mothercare located in Fort Retail in Cheetham Hill instead .
“ On the way , he started questioning her about what she was doing and if she was meeting boys and they started to argue .
“ He then parked in such a way that the passenger side of the vehicle was parked against some railings .
“ The defendant then said 'if you try to get out of the car , I will get really mad ' . ''
Malik lost his temper and accused her of meeting other men .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get out of the car .
Ms Hammond continued : `` The defendant then said to her 'that ’ s it , things are going to get really bad now ' .
“ He drove off from Cheetham Road and continued to shout at her .
She tried to ring the police from her phone in her pocket and left the line open .
“ The police then issued a manhunt , to prevent her from coming to harm , which lasted five hours .
“ In the call he can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be able to get you back from me - the only way you will get away is through Allah ' .
“ He then pointed to a block of flats and said he would put her in there and 'nobody would know'.
” Malik has previous convictions for robbery and drug dealing .
Defence lawyer Thomas McKail said at the time of the attack , Malik believed he might not be the father of the child .
“ He spent many months preparing to be a father both financially and emotionally and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ erratic change in behaviour which led to the non molestation order being issued .
“ The defendant lost control and lost his temper and he recognises the irrational and criminal behaviour .
“ He is truly remorseful for his actions - this was completely out of character.
” Sentencing Malik , Judge Timothy Smith said : “ You used inexcusable behaviour towards her and in my opinion this was controlling and degrading abuse of her.
” Malik , of Clarendon Road , was sentenced to 27 in prison and was made the subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .

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A ‘controlling and abusive’ thug subjected the mother of his child to a sickening attack after they met up to go shopping clothes for the baby.
Bully Mohammed Malik 'lost control' as he questioned whether he was the child's father. He was arrested following a 'five-hour manhunt'.
The 24-year-old parked up outside Mothercare in Cheetham Hill before accusing the woman of speaking to other men. An argument started, before the woman tried to get out of the car.
Malik shoved her into the footwell and bit her leg, leaving a 'prominent mark', Manchester Crown Court heard.
He poured a fizzy drink over her face and forced his fingers down her throat, making her vomit.
Malik dragged the woman into a flat and put her in the bath, before threatening to make her eat a used toilet brush.
Eventually, he let her go.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As Malik left, he was arrested. The woman had earlier called 999, leaving the line open.
Malik, from Whalley Range, was jailed for 27 months after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; breach of a non-molestation order; and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
In a statement read in court, the woman said: “When I was in a relationship with him, I was scared of his mood swings and I am fearful of living alone as I picture that he will turn up at my house.
“The bite on my leg has scarred and is a reminder of what I went through. I never feel like I will be able to get over what he did to me.
“I felt like I wanted to kill myself and he used to tell me that nobody liked me so I should just end it. Every day, I take a new step to becoming stronger.
“This has scarred me for life.”
A judge said Mailk's behavious was 'inexcusable'.
Earlier, prosecutor Kate Hammond said the couple were in a casual relationship from early last year to September 19, when the woman was granted a non-molestation order. That order banned Mailk from contacting the woman, who gave birth the month before the attack.
The pair continued to text, between November 26 and December 1, but Mailk turned on the woman and became increasingly angry.
In one message, he told her: "You’re going to burn in hell. I’m going to make sure my son is not going to be raised by the likes of you."
Ms Hammond said: "[The victim] met up with the defendant on December 1 in the Aldi car park on Ashton New Road as they were going to buy their child some new clothes.
“As Aldi was closed, they decided to go to Mothercare located in Fort Retail in Cheetham Hill instead.
“On the way, he started questioning her about what she was doing and if she was meeting boys and they started to argue.
“He then parked in such a way that the passenger side of the vehicle was parked against some railings.
“The defendant then said 'if you try to get out of the car, I will get really mad'."
(Image: M.E.N.)
Malik lost his temper and accused her of meeting other men. He stopped the terrified woman as she tried to get out of the car.
Ms Hammond continued: "The defendant then said to her 'that’s it, things are going to get really bad now'.
“He drove off from Cheetham Road and continued to shout at her. She tried to ring the police from her phone in her pocket and left the line open.
“The police then issued a manhunt, to prevent her from coming to harm, which lasted five hours.
“In the call he can be heard saying 'even the police won’t be able to get you back from me - the only way you will get away is through Allah'.
“He then pointed to a block of flats and said he would put her in there and 'nobody would know'.”
Malik has previous convictions for robbery and drug dealing.
Defence lawyer Thomas McKail said at the time of the attack, Malik believed he might not be the father of the child.
“He was emotionally impacted upon,” Mr McKail said.
“He spent many months preparing to be a father both financially and emotionally and he was devastated. There was an erratic change in behaviour which led to the non molestation order being issued.
“The defendant lost control and lost his temper and he recognises the irrational and criminal behaviour.
“He is truly remorseful for his actions - this was completely out of character.”
Sentencing Malik, Judge Timothy Smith said: “You used inexcusable behaviour towards her and in my opinion this was controlling and degrading abuse of her.”
Malik, of Clarendon Road, was sentenced to 27 in prison and was made the subject of a restraining order for an indefinite period.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man Utd coach Carrick addresses Fernandes and Scholes comparisons

Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has downplayed comparisons between Bruno Fernandes and club legend Paul Scholes .
Fernandes hit the ground running at Old Trafford following his January switch from Sporting Lisbon , injecting some much needed creativity into the United midfield .
The 25-year-old has scored three goals and registered four assists in his first nine appearances for the Reds and his impressive performances saw him likened to United great Scholes on multiple occasions , most recently by former club captain Bryan Robson .
`` Since he came in he has looked a special player .
He has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 've met him a few times , I ’ ve seen him at the training ground and he ’ s got a fantastic attitude .
`` He mixes really well with the lads and you can see why he was captain of Sporting .
What a talent he is .
He ’ s not a Roy Keane , Paul Ince or Nicky Butt type of midfielder , he ’ s more like Paul Scholes .
`` He ’ s brilliant at getting in little pockets in between the defence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gets himself space and he ’ s got terrific vision where he can sees a pass and perform a pass like Paul Scholes could , and he can score goals too .
`` Hopefully he proves me right and goes on to be another Paul Scholes for Manchester United . ''
Carrick believes it is unfair to compare Fernandes with the former England international as the Portuguese is his own player .
The United coach also heaped praise on the playmaker for his impact at the club .
`` Listen , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a little bit unfair in some ways to compare him to Scholesy , '' he told MUTV .
`` They are both individuals , it 's a bit too easy to tag them with a name that has previously gone before him .
`` Bruno is his own player , he 's got great attributes and he 's made such a difference .
`` It can be a tough club to come into and make a big impact straight away , sometimes it can take time to fit in and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be daunting .
`` He 's came in and was probably what we were looking for .
The time was right , that little bit of a boost .
`` He 's got an eye for pass and he 's not fazed about giving it away .
He 's trying to do the right thing .
He 'll give it away once or twice but he 'll try it again .
`` I 'm sure he 'll score more goals but he 's had a massive influence on us . ''

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Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has downplayed comparisons between Bruno Fernandes and club legend Paul Scholes.
Fernandes hit the ground running at Old Trafford following his January switch from Sporting Lisbon, injecting some much needed creativity into the United midfield.
The 25-year-old has scored three goals and registered four assists in his first nine appearances for the Reds and his impressive performances saw him likened to United great Scholes on multiple occasions, most recently by former club captain Bryan Robson.
"Since he came in he has looked a special player. He has a fantastic attitude", Robson told talkSPORT. "I've met him a few times, I’ve seen him at the training ground and he’s got a fantastic attitude.
"He mixes really well with the lads and you can see why he was captain of Sporting. What a talent he is. He’s not a Roy Keane, Paul Ince or Nicky Butt type of midfielder, he’s more like Paul Scholes.
"He’s brilliant at getting in little pockets in between the defence and midfield, he gets into these areas, gets himself space and he’s got terrific vision where he can sees a pass and perform a pass like Paul Scholes could, and he can score goals too.
"Hopefully he proves me right and goes on to be another Paul Scholes for Manchester United."
Carrick believes it is unfair to compare Fernandes with the former England international as the Portuguese is his own player.
The United coach also heaped praise on the playmaker for his impact at the club.
"Listen, he's got great qualities but I think it's a little bit unfair in some ways to compare him to Scholesy," he told MUTV.
"They are both individuals, it's a bit too easy to tag them with a name that has previously gone before him.
"Bruno is his own player, he's got great attributes and he's made such a difference.
"It can be a tough club to come into and make a big impact straight away, sometimes it can take time to fit in and get used to your surroundings - it can be daunting.
"He's came in and was probably what we were looking for. The time was right, that little bit of a boost.
"He's got an eye for pass and he's not fazed about giving it away. He's trying to do the right thing. He'll give it away once or twice but he'll try it again.
"I'm sure he'll score more goals but he's had a massive influence on us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Sporting chief makes Bruno Fernandes Man Utd transfer value claim

Bruno Fernandes ' value could have halved due to the coronavirus crisis claims Sporting Lisbon president Federico Varandas .
Fernandes was identified by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the perfect player to inject some much needed creativity in the engine room at Old Trafford .
After a drawn out transfer saga , Manchester United paid €55million up front with another possible €25m in add-ons to secure his signature , though his fee has already looked a bargain following his blistering start to life in England .
Nevertheless , Varandas believes Sporting could have lost out had they not parted ways with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Fernandes ' value could have halved since his switch to the Reds .
`` The crisis caused by Covid-19 harms the European football industry in general , but , of all countries , Portugal is the most affected , because fifty percent of revenues come from the sale of players , '' he told RTP .
`` He was sold for €65m in January .
Today , what would he be worth ?
Maybe €20m ?
€30m ?
Nobody knows . ''
FIFA have launched an investigation into Fernandes ' move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Serie A side claim they are due a cut of the fee paid to Sporting Lisbon , having negotiated a sell-on clause when selling the Portuguese in 2017 .
A FIFA spokesperson said : `` We can confirm that on April 3 , 2020 the Italian club , UC Sampdoria , lodged a claim with FIFA against the Portuguese club , Sporting Clube de Portugal , related to financial obligations set out in the contract corresponding to the transfer of the Portuguese player , Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes .
`` The matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not provide further comment . ''

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Bruno Fernandes' value could have halved due to the coronavirus crisis claims Sporting Lisbon president Federico Varandas.
Fernandes was identified by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the perfect player to inject some much needed creativity in the engine room at Old Trafford.
After a drawn out transfer saga, Manchester United paid €55million up front with another possible €25m in add-ons to secure his signature, though his fee has already looked a bargain following his blistering start to life in England.
Nevertheless, Varandas believes Sporting could have lost out had they not parted ways with their star player in January and predicted that Fernandes' value could have halved since his switch to the Reds.
"The crisis caused by Covid-19 harms the European football industry in general, but, of all countries, Portugal is the most affected, because fifty percent of revenues come from the sale of players," he told RTP.
"Bruno Fernandes, for example?
"He was sold for €65m in January. Today, what would he be worth? Maybe €20m? €30m? Nobody knows."
FIFA have launched an investigation into Fernandes' move to United after Sampdoria filled a complaint.
The Serie A side claim they are due a cut of the fee paid to Sporting Lisbon, having negotiated a sell-on clause when selling the Portuguese in 2017.
A FIFA spokesperson said: "We can confirm that on April 3, 2020 the Italian club, UC Sampdoria, lodged a claim with FIFA against the Portuguese club, Sporting Clube de Portugal, related to financial obligations set out in the contract corresponding to the transfer of the Portuguese player, Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes.
"The matter is currently being investigated and consequently we cannot provide further comment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Historic Man United FA Cup tie being replayed to raise NHS funds

Eighth tier Workington AFC will virtually replay the most famous match in their history - against Manchester United - later this month while raising funds for NHS charities .
With all football still suspended as the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic , the Cumbria club - known as Workington Reds - have decided to recreate their historic 1958 clash against United 's Busby Babes online .
The original tie was an FA Cup third round tie on 4th January 1958 and featured United legends Bobby Charlton , Harry Gregg and Duncan Edwards , coming just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which decimated Sir Matt Busby 's famous side .
It saw the visitors triumph 3-1 thanks to a Dennis Viollet hat-trick - and was the beginning of their remarkable run to the 1958 FA Cup final , where a depleted United side in the wake of the crash , lost to Bolton at Wembley .
Workington were the equivalent of a League Two club at the time , but now play their football in the Northern Premier League , Division One North West and their average home crowd at ground Borough Park is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 21,000 for the visit of United in 1958 , they now hope an even greater number will tune in live on YouTube to see the game recreated .
On Saturday , 30th May , the whole production will be streamed online , kicking off at 3pm .
Fans are asked for a £2 donation and all profits will be shared between Workington ’ s Covid-19 Survival Fund and NHS charities .
The production will feature match clips , commentary and interviews with past players and fans .
Chairman Les Byers told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like ourselves , playing in the lower leagues , do not benefit from generous TV payouts .
`` Virtually all our revenue comes through our turnstiles and cash spent on food and drink .
Now with all games on hold , our share of any money raised from this online match is absolutely essential to our survival .
‘ But equally important , the club will be giving 25 per cent of all profits to the NHS .
To show our thanks and express our gratitude for their incredible bravery in recent weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undertaking for us , when you consider our average crowd is now little more than 500 fans .
`` As well as the Workington supporters , we hope football fans everywhere , particularly those from Manchester United will help break our ground record , enjoy the game , save our club and help the NHS . ''
More details on the game and the funds being raised can be found here .

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Eighth tier Workington AFC will virtually replay the most famous match in their history - against Manchester United - later this month while raising funds for NHS charities.
With all football still suspended as the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cumbria club - known as Workington Reds - have decided to recreate their historic 1958 clash against United's Busby Babes online.
The original tie was an FA Cup third round tie on 4th January 1958 and featured United legends Bobby Charlton, Harry Gregg and Duncan Edwards, coming just a month before the tragic Munich Air Disaster which decimated Sir Matt Busby's famous side.
It saw the visitors triumph 3-1 thanks to a Dennis Viollet hat-trick - and was the beginning of their remarkable run to the 1958 FA Cup final, where a depleted United side in the wake of the crash, lost to Bolton at Wembley.
Workington were the equivalent of a League Two club at the time, but now play their football in the Northern Premier League, Division One North West and their average home crowd at ground Borough Park is less than 500.
But having attracted more than 21,000 for the visit of United in 1958, they now hope an even greater number will tune in live on YouTube to see the game recreated.
On Saturday, 30th May, the whole production will be streamed online, kicking off at 3pm. Fans are asked for a £2 donation and all profits will be shared between Workington’s Covid-19 Survival Fund and NHS charities. The production will feature match clips, commentary and interviews with past players and fans.
Chairman Les Byers told MEN Sport: "Small football clubs like ourselves, playing in the lower leagues, do not benefit from generous TV payouts.
"Virtually all our revenue comes through our turnstiles and cash spent on food and drink. Now with all games on hold, our share of any money raised from this online match is absolutely essential to our survival.
‘But equally important, the club will be giving 25 per cent of all profits to the NHS. To show our thanks and express our gratitude for their incredible bravery in recent weeks.
"‘This is a bold undertaking for us, when you consider our average crowd is now little more than 500 fans.
"As well as the Workington supporters, we hope football fans everywhere, particularly those from Manchester United will help break our ground record, enjoy the game, save our club and help the NHS."
More details on the game and the funds being raised can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--ADVERTORIAL: How Greater Manchester businesses can strive and thrive during the pandemic

With the end of lockdown now in sight , the UK is one step closer to getting the economy back on track .
However , for businesses who are trying to juggle supply chains , furlough schemes and figure out what financial help is available it can still feel overwhelming .
Then there is the safety of returning workers to consider and how to implement the correct social distancing measures to keep everyone safe .
The good news is that there 's plenty of help on hand , including from GC Business Growth Hub .
Having launched the # HereforBusiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business experts ready to offer a range of guidance , information , advice and support .
Businesses looking to access specialist support can call the Hub on 0161 359 3050 , or visit the Growth Hub 's website for more information about the extensive range of support.
” There is even a dedicated page on how to cope during the coronavirus crisis with tips on finance , cashflow and supply chain guidance .
You can also register for fully funded workshops and webinars to help to build back better , including a webinar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 11 .
The Hub is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund ( ERDF ) and also supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester local authorities .
Here are other top tips for coming out of lockdown on the front foot and ready to do business .
Bring in measures to safeguard your staff Putting the health of your staff first is critically important during the coronavirus pandemic , for welfare and for the future of your business .
One Bury-based manufacturer put new measures in place to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in production , with the help of guidance from GC Business Growth Hub .
Faith in Nature , a supplier of hand wash and soaps to major retailers , including Boots and Sainsbury ’ s , recognised the essential nature of its products during the COVID-19 crisis , but wanted to ensure the safety of its 70 employees .
After putting new procedures in place based on government guidance , Jason McNeil , head of operations , worked with Matt Ward , manufacturing advisor at the Hub , to understand the challenges faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved to working remotely , with only essential staff present on site to continue the production of hand wash and soaps .
The company has also temporarily suspended production of some beauty lines to meet increased customer demand for soap and hand wash. Jason said : `` Matt ’ s support has enabled us to continue production of our hand soap , helping to restock the shelves of major retailers during the crisis , while keeping our employees safe .
“ The Hub has helped us to safeguard the jobs of our workforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these new measures until June 2020 , or for as long as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
” To help manufacturers navigate this new environment and join Faith in Nature in being able to make the best decisions , GC Business Growth Hub ’ s industry experts have created a manufacturing guide with all the latest information and advice on what steps need to be taken .
GC Business Growth Hub has launched a series of fully funded workshops in response to the COVID-19 crisis .
As part of the # HereForBusiness campaign the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of subject areas .
The series is designed to help SMEs in Greater Manchester withstand the negative impacts of coronavirus and prepare for the organisational challenges it may present in future months .
It will cover topics that business leaders should look to review as the crisis progresses including : leadership through challenging time , strategy , finance and digital marketing .
Attendees will come away with a range of practical and implementable measures that can be applied to their business to help it adapt , innovate , stabilise and grow in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government guidelines on social distancing , all the workshops will be delivered virtually in small groups of up to 12 people and will comprise a mix of presented material and interactive discussion .
Each session will be delivered and facilitated by specialist growth advisors from the Hub and will focus down on the individual business needs of each group .
The workshops are free to attend , and businesses are urged to apply now in order to avoid disappointment .
If you would like to register for a workshop please click here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can talk to GC Business Growth Hub by emailing BGH @ growthco.uk or call them on 0161 359 3050 .
Opening hours have been extended to Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1pm to support businesses .

With the end of lockdown now in sight, the UK is one step closer to getting the economy back on track.
However, for businesses who are trying to juggle supply chains, furlough schemes and figure out what financial help is available it can still feel overwhelming.
Then there is the safety of returning workers to consider and how to implement the correct social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.
The good news is that there's plenty of help on hand, including from GC Business Growth Hub.
Having launched the #HereforBusiness campaign the Hub has a team of business experts ready to offer a range of guidance, information, advice and support.
Businesses looking to access specialist support can call the Hub on 0161 359 3050, or visit the Growth Hub's website for more information about the extensive range of support.”
There is even a dedicated page on how to cope during the coronavirus crisis with tips on finance, cashflow and supply chain guidance.
You can also register for fully funded workshops and webinars to help to build back better, including a webinar with GM mayor Andy Burnham on Monday May 11.
The Hub is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and also supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester local authorities.
Here are other top tips for coming out of lockdown on the front foot and ready to do business.
Bring in measures to safeguard your staff
Putting the health of your staff first is critically important during the coronavirus pandemic, for welfare and for the future of your business.
One Bury-based manufacturer put new measures in place to protect staff and to keep their hand wash in production, with the help of guidance from GC Business Growth Hub.
Faith in Nature, a supplier of hand wash and soaps to major retailers, including Boots and Sainsbury’s, recognised the essential nature of its products during the COVID-19 crisis, but wanted to ensure the safety of its 70 employees.
After putting new procedures in place based on government guidance, Jason McNeil, head of operations, worked with Matt Ward, manufacturing advisor at the Hub, to understand the challenges faced.
This included ensuring all administrative staff moved to working remotely, with only essential staff present on site to continue the production of hand wash and soaps.
The company has also temporarily suspended production of some beauty lines to meet increased customer demand for soap and hand wash.
Jason said: "Matt’s support has enabled us to continue production of our hand soap, helping to restock the shelves of major retailers during the crisis, while keeping our employees safe.
“The Hub has helped us to safeguard the jobs of our workforce and will see us continue operating under these new measures until June 2020, or for as long as the COVID-19 crisis continues.”
To help manufacturers navigate this new environment and join Faith in Nature in being able to make the best decisions, GC Business Growth Hub’s industry experts have created a manufacturing guide with all the latest information and advice on what steps need to be taken.
Take advantage of online workshops
GC Business Growth Hub has launched a series of fully funded workshops in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
As part of the #HereForBusiness campaign the Strive and Thrive Workshops will cover a variety of subject areas.
The series is designed to help SMEs in Greater Manchester withstand the negative impacts of coronavirus and prepare for the organisational challenges it may present in future months.
It will cover topics that business leaders should look to review as the crisis progresses including: leadership through challenging time, strategy, finance and digital marketing.
Attendees will come away with a range of practical and implementable measures that can be applied to their business to help it adapt, innovate, stabilise and grow in the long term.
In keeping with government guidelines on social distancing, all the workshops will be delivered virtually in small groups of up to 12 people and will comprise a mix of presented material and interactive discussion.
Each session will be delivered and facilitated by specialist growth advisors from the Hub and will focus down on the individual business needs of each group.
The workshops are free to attend, and businesses are urged to apply now in order to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to register for a workshop please click here.
Any business needing advice on contingency planning can talk to GC Business Growth Hub by emailing BGH@growthco.uk or call them on 0161 359 3050.
Opening hours have been extended to Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1pm to support businesses.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Holly Willougby 'frustrated' over diet talk as Adele shows off weight loss

Holly Willoughby spoke of her frustration about discussing diets a day after Adele showed the world her dramatic weight loss .
The Someone Like You Singer , who split from husband Simon Konecki in 2019 , shared a post on Instagram revealing her slimmer frame on her 32nd birthday , which was yesterday .
She uploaded a photo to her Instagram account , leaving her 36 million followers gobsmacked by her transformation .
Dressed in a glamorous black dress and heels , with her hair down , the mum-of-one smiled for the camera while standing outside a house alongside a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have lost anything up to seven stone and rumours are circulating about how she shifted the pounds .
Off the back of this , This Morning hosted a segment about how the singer may have achieved this , featuring Hollywood 's Sam Rubin , weight loss expert Steve Miller and Vanessa Feltz , who shed the pounds following surgery .
Holly , 38 , vented her frustration on the show .
which she co-presents with Phillip Schofield , and said : `` To be fair I get very frustrated when we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've been on here talking about your own battle with weight loss and you tried every diet in the book and none of those worked for you and you went for more drastic measures which for you , worked out brilliantly . ''
Vanessa nodded in agreement before explaining that people treat you differently when you lose weight , and when you start to feel good about yourself , the weight creeps back on .
She replied : `` It 's not so much as the diets do n't work .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the bit where you 've lost all the weight and everyone says , ‘ you look great ’ .
`` You feel great and people start to treat you in a different way , which is awful because you 're the same inside and out .
`` However , because you feel great you celebrate , but then you go back to normal life which - for most people with people with a weight problem - involves having a bit of chocolate . ''
This Morning airs weekdays from 6am on ITV @

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Holly Willoughby spoke of her frustration about discussing diets a day after Adele showed the world her dramatic weight loss.
The Someone Like You Singer, who split from husband Simon Konecki in 2019, shared a post on Instagram revealing her slimmer frame on her 32nd birthday, which was yesterday.
She uploaded a photo to her Instagram account, leaving her 36 million followers gobsmacked by her transformation.
Dressed in a glamorous black dress and heels, with her hair down, the mum-of-one smiled for the camera while standing outside a house alongside a giant floral wreath.
Adele is thought to have lost anything up to seven stone and rumours are circulating about how she shifted the pounds.
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Off the back of this, This Morning hosted a segment about how the singer may have achieved this, featuring Hollywood's Sam Rubin, weight loss expert Steve Miller and Vanessa Feltz, who shed the pounds following surgery.
Holly, 38, vented her frustration on the show. which she co-presents with Phillip Schofield, and said: "To be fair I get very frustrated when we're talking about diets.
(Image: ITV)
"I know you've been on here talking about your own battle with weight loss and you tried every diet in the book and none of those worked for you and you went for more drastic measures which for you, worked out brilliantly."
Vanessa nodded in agreement before explaining that people treat you differently when you lose weight, and when you start to feel good about yourself, the weight creeps back on.
She replied: "It's not so much as the diets don't work. They do work.
“But the problem is the bit where you've lost all the weight and everyone says, ‘you look great’.
"You feel great and people start to treat you in a different way, which is awful because you're the same inside and out.
"However, because you feel great you celebrate, but then you go back to normal life which - for most people with people with a weight problem - involves having a bit of chocolate."
This Morning airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Olly Murs apologises after 'offensive' Pringles can prank

Pop star Olly Murs has apologised after sharing a 'disturbing ' video of himself playing a prank with a tube of Pringles .
The Troublemaker singer received a furious backlash after he shared a clip on social media of himself tricking Amelia Tank by cutting a hole out of the bottom a tube of Pringles .
Later , sitting on a sofa watching TV with his girlfriend , he offered her crisp from the tube positioned on his crotch area .
Amelia reached inside , then quickly pulled her hand away as she reacted in apparent disgust .
Olly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other in lockdown , but many followers thought this prank had crossed the line .
`` It ’ s not even 9am and Olly Murs has ruined my day .
Never checking why a celeb is trending again , '' said one tweeter .
`` Take the Internet away from Olly Murs what the hell is this ? ''
demanded another .
`` Quite disturbing to see , '' commented another .
`` I really wish I could unsee that Olly Murs thing .
Disgusting , '' said another .
Olly , 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ ve had a few days to think about this , and wanted to apologise to anyone who has been offended by my social videos , '' he wrote .
`` My intention was only to make people smile and laugh during these trying times .
`` Am wishing you all a great bank holiday remember to # bekind # stayathome . ''
The Voice coach , who has 3.2million followers on Instagram , has amused fans in recent weeks with jokes and pranks involving his girlfriend .
One showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in another he dropped her into a swimming pool and another video showed the former X Factor finalist waking her by blasting out disco music and swinging from a beam in their bedroom in tiny white pants .
Amelia got her own back in one video by throwing ham in his face .
Fans have jumped to Olly 's defence saying his TikTok videos have cheered them up during a bleak time .
`` You have made so many people smile during these times .
Hope you are okay , '' one @ @ @ @

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Pop star Olly Murs has apologised after sharing a 'disturbing' video of himself playing a prank with a tube of Pringles.
The Troublemaker singer received a furious backlash after he shared a clip on social media of himself tricking Amelia Tank by cutting a hole out of the bottom a tube of Pringles.
Later, sitting on a sofa watching TV with his girlfriend, he offered her crisp from the tube positioned on his crotch area.
Amelia reached inside, then quickly pulled her hand away as she reacted in apparent disgust.
(Image: Olly Murs Instagram)
Olly and Amelia had been playing tricks on each other in lockdown, but many followers thought this prank had crossed the line.
"It’s not even 9am and Olly Murs has ruined my day. Never checking why a celeb is trending again," said one tweeter.
"Take the Internet away from Olly Murs what the hell is this?" demanded another.
"Quite disturbing to see," commented another.
(Image: Olly Murs Instagram)
"I really wish I could unsee that Olly Murs thing. Disgusting," said another.
Olly, 35, has now tweeted to say sorry.
"I’ve had a few days to think about this, and wanted to apologise to anyone who has been offended by my social videos," he wrote.
"My intention was only to make people smile and laugh during these trying times.
"Am wishing you all a great bank holiday remember to #bekind #stayathome."
The Voice coach, who has 3.2million followers on Instagram, has amused fans in recent weeks with jokes and pranks involving his girlfriend.
One showed Olly filling her hairdryer with talcum powder, in another he dropped her into a swimming pool and another video showed the former X Factor finalist waking her by blasting out disco music and swinging from a beam in their bedroom in tiny white pants.
Amelia got her own back in one video by throwing ham in his face.
Fans have jumped to Olly's defence saying his TikTok videos have cheered them up during a bleak time.
"You have made so many people smile during these times. Hope you are okay," one follower told him.