themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--New 11-storey apartment block promises 64 'high quality' homes - though none would be affordable

Plans to build another towering block of flats in New Islington have been revealed - and none of the 64 apartments are affordable .
Scarborough Group wants to build ‘ high quality ’ one and two-bedroom homes with ‘ strong architectural character ’ at the 11-storey Bowler ’ s Yard .
It will be the real estate investor 's third residential development in the area - and the tallest - after the already-built and occupied Milliners Wharf and Hat Box .
The developer is also responsible for Salford ’ s Middlewood Locks , a £1 billion neighbourhood which will boast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once fully built .
Bowler ’ s Yard would be built on vacant land at the corner of Pollard Street and Munday Street , across from the Hat Box and within 400ft from the New Islington Metrolink stop .
Each of the proposed apartments , which will be designed with an ‘ internal industrial feel ’ , would have a living and dining rooms , bedrooms , bathrooms and a balcony .
A ‘ pocket park ’ is also proposed on the eastern part of the site with benches , trees and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submitted to Manchester City Council say : “ By providing a high quality designed residential building it is hoped that it will continue to regenerate the New Islington area , stimulate the local economy and provide secure long term job opportunities .
“ These proposals would create sustainable private living facilities for occupants in line with space standard requirements , whilst the shared communal area on the ground floor promotes transparency and inclusivity in the public realm along Munday Street and Pollard Street.
” But Scarborough has told the town hall that providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costly to build .
The city-wide target for affordable housing is 20pc - unless it can be shown that doing so would make the new development unviable .
Savills , acting on behalf of Scarborough Group , said providing the 13 affordable flats required by the council would lower the land value .
The estate agents also suggested that the development would only be able to withstand a £102,000 contribution towards the lack of affordable housing .

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Plans to build another towering block of flats in New Islington have been revealed - and none of the 64 apartments are affordable.
Scarborough Group wants to build ‘high quality’ one and two-bedroom homes with ‘strong architectural character’ at the 11-storey Bowler’s Yard.
It will be the real estate investor's third residential development in the area - and the tallest - after the already-built and occupied Milliners Wharf and Hat Box.
The developer is also responsible for Salford’s Middlewood Locks, a £1 billion neighbourhood which will boast over 2,000 homes and new commercial space once fully built.
Bowler’s Yard would be built on vacant land at the corner of Pollard Street and Munday Street, across from the Hat Box and within 400ft from the New Islington Metrolink stop.
Each of the proposed apartments, which will be designed with an ‘internal industrial feel’, would have a living and dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and a balcony.
A ‘pocket park’ is also proposed on the eastern part of the site with benches, trees and a sustainable urban drainage system.
Planning documents submitted to Manchester City Council say: “By providing a high quality designed residential building it is hoped that it will continue to regenerate the New Islington area, stimulate the local economy and provide secure long term job opportunities.
(Image: Scarborough Group)
“These proposals would create sustainable private living facilities for occupants in line with space standard requirements, whilst the shared communal area on the ground floor promotes transparency and inclusivity in the public realm along Munday Street and Pollard Street.”
But Scarborough has told the town hall that providing affordable housing would make the scheme too costly to build.
The city-wide target for affordable housing is 20pc - unless it can be shown that doing so would make the new development unviable.
Savills, acting on behalf of Scarborough Group, said providing the 13 affordable flats required by the council would lower the land value.
The estate agents also suggested that the development would only be able to withstand a £102,000 contribution towards the lack of affordable housing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Major city centre roads will shut tonight as hundreds of people take part in protest march against s

Major city centre roads will shut tonight as hundreds of people take part in protest march against sexual violence

Part of Wilmslow Road and Oxford Road will close tonight for several hours as hundreds of students take part in a protest march against sexual violence .
The annual Reclaim the Night event is taking place tonight ( Thursday ) .
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the march which will begin at Owen 's Park , home of the student halls of residence , in Fallowfield at around 6.30pm .
The marshaled event will then see protesters set off on their two and a half mile route around 7pm and walk down down Wilmslow Road through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto Oxford Road on the outskirts of the city centre .
They will finish up at the Manchester Student 's Union where a rally will be held in the beer garden .
Around 2,000 people have taken part in the march in the last two years .
Stagecoach say the major bus route will be closed , with diversions in place , from 6:30pm to 9:30pm .
Wilmslow Road will be closed from Mabfield to Moss Lane East whilst Oxford Road will be closed from Moss Lane East to Grafton Street .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end to sexual violence and gender discrimination , started in 1977 in Leeds and has grown throughout the UK since then .
Those behind the Manchester event say on their website : `` Reported cases of rape and sexual violence are on the increase in Manchester .
`` There are examples of students and residents feeling unsafe to be outside their homes after dark , and Reclaim the Night aims to highlight and combat these frightening facts . ''
Amongst the group 's demands are that more street lighting is installed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence and consent and that Greater Manchester authorities recognise misogyny as a hate crime by 2021 .
Normal route to Oxford Road , then RIGHT Booth Street West , LEFT Higher Cambridge Street , AHEAD Lloyd Street North , RIGHT Moss Lane East to resume normal route .
From Moss Lane East , LEFT Lloyd Street North , AHEAD Higher Cambridge Street , RIGHT Booth Street West , LEFT Oxford Road to resume normal route .
Normal route to Princess Street , then AHEAD Princess Street , AHEAD Upper Brook Street , AHEAD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RIGHT Moseley Road , LEFT Wilmslow Road resume route .
From Wilmslow Road , RIGHT Moseley Road , LEFT Birchfields Road , AHEAD Anson Road , AHEAD Upper brook Street , LEFT Booth Street East , RIGHT Oxford Road to resume route .
Normal route to Oxford Road , then RIGHT Booth Street West , LEFT Higher Cambridge Street , AHEAD Lloyd Street North and AHEAD Upper Lloyd Street to resume route .
From Lloyd Street North , continue and AHEAD Higher Cambridge Street , RIGHT Booth Street West , LEFT Oxford Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , then LEFT Princess Street , AHEAD Upper Brook Street , AHEAD Anson Road , AHEAD Birchfields Road , RIGHT Moseley Road , LEFT Wilmslow Road resume route .
From Wilmslow Road , RIGHT Old Hall Lane , LEFT Birchfields Road , AHEAD Anson Road , AHEAD Upper brook Street , LEFT Booth Street East , RIGHT Oxford Road , RIGHT Charles Street to resume route .
Normal route to Princess Street , then AHEAD Princess Street , AHEAD Upper Brook Street to resume route .
From Plymouth Grove , RIGHT Upper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , RIGHT Oxford Road to resume route .

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Part of Wilmslow Road and Oxford Road will close tonight for several hours as hundreds of students take part in a protest march against sexual violence.
The annual Reclaim the Night event is taking place tonight (Thursday).
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the march which will begin at Owen's Park, home of the student halls of residence, in Fallowfield at around 6.30pm.
The marshaled event will then see protesters set off on their two and a half mile route around 7pm and walk down down Wilmslow Road through the curry mile in Rusholme and then onto Oxford Road on the outskirts of the city centre.
They will finish up at the Manchester Student's Union where a rally will be held in the beer garden.
Around 2,000 people have taken part in the march in the last two years.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Stagecoach say the major bus route will be closed, with diversions in place, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Wilmslow Road will be closed from Mabfield to Moss Lane East whilst Oxford Road will be closed from Moss Lane East to Grafton Street.
The Reclaim the Night movement, calling for an end to sexual violence and gender discrimination, started in 1977 in Leeds and has grown throughout the UK since then.
Those behind the Manchester event say on their website: "Reported cases of rape and sexual violence are on the increase in Manchester.
"There are examples of students and residents feeling unsafe to be outside their homes after dark, and Reclaim the Night aims to highlight and combat these frightening facts."
Amongst the group's demands are that more street lighting is installed in residential areas, better education on sexual violence and consent and that Greater Manchester authorities recognise misogyny as a hate crime by 2021.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Full list of bus diversions
15 Towards Flixton
Normal route to Oxford Road, then RIGHT Booth Street West, LEFT Higher Cambridge Street, AHEAD Lloyd Street North, RIGHT Moss Lane East to resume normal route.
15 Towards Manchester
From Moss Lane East, LEFT Lloyd Street North, AHEAD Higher Cambridge Street, RIGHT Booth Street West, LEFT Oxford Road to resume normal route.
42/42A/42B/43/142/143 Towards Stockport/Reddish/Woodford/Airport/East Didsbury/West Didsbury
Normal route to Princess Street, then AHEAD Princess Street, AHEAD Upper Brook Street, AHEAD Anson Road, AHEAD Birchfields Road, RIGHT Moseley Road, LEFT Wilmslow Road resume route.
42/42A/42B/43/142/143 Towards Manchester
From Wilmslow Road, RIGHT Moseley Road, LEFT Birchfields Road, AHEAD Anson Road, AHEAD Upper brook Street, LEFT Booth Street East, RIGHT Oxford Road to resume route.
111 Towards Southern Cemetery
Normal route to Oxford Road, then RIGHT Booth Street West, LEFT Higher Cambridge Street, AHEAD Lloyd Street North and AHEAD Upper Lloyd Street to resume route.
111 Towards Manchester
From Lloyd Street North, continue and AHEAD Higher Cambridge Street, RIGHT Booth Street West, LEFT Oxford Road to resume route
147 Towards West Didsbury
Normal route to Sackville Street, then LEFT Princess Street, AHEAD Upper Brook Street, AHEAD Anson Road, AHEAD Birchfields Road, RIGHT Moseley Road, LEFT Wilmslow Road resume route.
147 Towards Manchester
From Wilmslow Road, RIGHT Old Hall Lane, LEFT Birchfields Road, AHEAD Anson Road, AHEAD Upper brook Street, LEFT Booth Street East, RIGHT Oxford Road, RIGHT Charles Street to resume route.
197 Towards Stockport
Normal route to Princess Street, then AHEAD Princess Street, AHEAD Upper Brook Street to resume route.
197 Towards Manchester
From Plymouth Grove, RIGHT Upper Brook Street, LEFT Booth Street East, RIGHT Oxford Road to resume route.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Manchester United great issues promising Bruno Fernandes verdict in Paul Scholes comparison

Manchester United great Jaap Stam has offered his verdict on new signing Bruno Fernandes after his switch to the Reds last month .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side showed brief interest in Fernandes last summer but nothing came to fruition , only for United and Sporting to manage a breakthrough in the January transfer window .
Fernandes joined the Reds in an initial £46.5 million move from Sporting Lisbon , and the Portuguese midfielder has impressed in his first two games .
He was named the club ’ s man of the match in both matches against Wolves and Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ’ s new star midfielder .
Stam has now compared Fernandes to club legend Paul Scholes by remarking on the similarities between the two when it comes to their scoring and passing capabilities .
`` I think Fernandes is a bit similar to Scholesy , '' Stam told 888sport .
`` He ’ s always looking to play forward .
`` He ’ s got the ability to score , he ’ s got a great free kick , he ’ s got a great pass .
He is always looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball and be influential in the game .
`` Scholesy was a bit more aggressive without the ball , but in football intelligence he is similar to Scholes . ''

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Manchester United great Jaap Stam has offered his verdict on new signing Bruno Fernandes after his switch to the Reds last month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side showed brief interest in Fernandes last summer but nothing came to fruition, only for United and Sporting to manage a breakthrough in the January transfer window.
Fernandes joined the Reds in an initial £46.5 million move from Sporting Lisbon, and the Portuguese midfielder has impressed in his first two games.
He was named the club’s man of the match in both matches against Wolves and Chelsea, and Stam has heaped praise on United’s new star midfielder.
Stam has now compared Fernandes to club legend Paul Scholes by remarking on the similarities between the two when it comes to their scoring and passing capabilities.
"I think Fernandes is a bit similar to Scholesy," Stam told 888sport. "He’s always looking to play forward.
"He’s got the ability to score, he’s got a great free kick, he’s got a great pass. He is always looking to get into certain areas to get onto the ball and be influential in the game.
"Scholesy was a bit more aggressive without the ball, but in football intelligence he is similar to Scholes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Man City stars Rodri and Aymeric Laporte break Premier League records during West Ham win

Manchester City stars Rodri and Aymeric Laporte etched themselves into the Premier League history books during the win against West Ham on Wednesday evening .
City responded perfectly to their two year ban from the Champions League , dominating the clash against the Hammers with goals from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne proving to be the difference .
The win ensures Pep Guardiola 's side build some momentum ahead of this weekend 's crucial fixture against third placed Leicester with their round of 16 clash against Real Madrid taking place just four days later .
Rodri netted his third goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men and his impressive display saw him become a Premier League record holder .
The 23-year-old had 196 touches in the win , the most by any player in the league 's history since data was made available in 2003 .
He completed 178 of his 188 attempted passes - both totals are the most recorded since data was made available in 2003 .
Remarkably , his tally was greater than the whole of West Ham 's team put together ( 169 ) .
Laporte returned to the starting XI much to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in another assured showing before being replaced by John Stones in the 65th minute .
It was the Frenchman 's first appearance since returning from injury against Sheffield United in January - Laporte was absent for three fixtures after the win over the Blades .
After City 's win was made official , the defender became the first player in Premier League history to win 43 out of his first 50 games in the competition .
Former Chelsea stars Arjen Robben and Didier Drogba are tied with Laporte 's teammate Ederson on 42 @ @

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Manchester City stars Rodri and Aymeric Laporte etched themselves into the Premier League history books during the win against West Ham on Wednesday evening.
City responded perfectly to their two year ban from the Champions League, dominating the clash against the Hammers with goals from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne proving to be the difference.
The win ensures Pep Guardiola's side build some momentum ahead of this weekend's crucial fixture against third placed Leicester with their round of 16 clash against Real Madrid taking place just four days later.
Rodri netted his third goal of the season against David Moyes' men and his impressive display saw him become a Premier League record holder.
The 23-year-old had 196 touches in the win, the most by any player in the league's history since data was made available in 2003.
He completed 178 of his 188 attempted passes - both totals are the most recorded since data was made available in 2003. Remarkably, his tally was greater than the whole of West Ham's team put together (169).
Laporte returned to the starting XI much to the delight of the City fans and put in another assured showing before being replaced by John Stones in the 65th minute.
It was the Frenchman's first appearance since returning from injury against Sheffield United in January - Laporte was absent for three fixtures after the win over the Blades.
After City's win was made official, the defender became the first player in Premier League history to win 43 out of his first 50 games in the competition.
Former Chelsea stars Arjen Robben and Didier Drogba are tied with Laporte's teammate Ederson on 42 wins.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Huge plans revealed for the future of iconic music venue Victoria Warehouse

It 's hoped the project will lead to ' a wider range and depth of events and a broader and wider range of artists and exhibitors ' performing there .
The plans , now lodged with Trafford council , involve the transformation of the venue 's hotel and the creation of a new multi-storey car park .
The Victoria Warehouse site in Stretford comprises of three early 20th century warehouses with the detached , six-storey building home to the current hotel at the east of the site .
The first two levels of the western warehouse form the well-known music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see Victoria Warehouse Hotel redesigned to offer 200 luxury rooms .
Currently , just 40 bedrooms on part of the ground floor are in use .
Roof viewing terraces and a roof extension would feature , with a design and access statement drawn up by architect Richard Drinkwater also revealing plans for a new , 191-space multi-storey car park over six levels at the site , proposals to transform the empty second and third floors of the western warehouse into offices complete with a rooftop running track and the addition of a function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoped to 'develop the existing operation into a high quality hotel and a conference and events destination ' , according to the brief .
`` The proposal will have beneficial employment implications in respect of construction and the future operation of the Victoria Warehouse complex , '' it reads .
`` The application proposal will make a significant contribution to the local and regional economy through its provision of direct employment opportunities and the wider economy that the construction and operation of the proposal will support .
`` The improvement in the offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability to host and lead a wider range and depth of events that will attract a broader and wider range of artists and exhibitors to the complex .
`` Whilst already an international venue , the aim is to ensure that Victoria Warehouse improves upon its position . ''
The design and access statement revealed was prepared last month in support of the planning application to Trafford Council .
`` The top floor of the hotel in the western warehouse is to be converted into a double height function suite by raising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at either side , '' the brief reveals .
`` The exterior of the warehouse will remain the same .
`` There is no intention to form any new openings in the existing fabric of the warehouse . ''
The empty floors of the western warehouse would be converted into state-of-the-art offices , with a running track and a clubhouse featuring changing rooms and facilities on the rooftop .
The plans have now been submitted to Trafford Council and appear on the council 's website .
Originally part of the Liverpool Warehousing Company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium .
They were renovated in 2009 to become a prime events and hospitality venue .
The new Trafford Park Metrolink line , which would run past the venue , is expected to open in April , in an added bonus for prospective clients .

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Proposals have emerged to transform iconic Manchester music venue Victoria Warehouse.
It's hoped the project will lead to 'a wider range and depth of events and a broader and wider range of artists and exhibitors' performing there.
The plans, now lodged with Trafford council, involve the transformation of the venue's hotel and the creation of a new multi-storey car park.
The Victoria Warehouse site in Stretford comprises of three early 20th century warehouses with the detached, six-storey building home to the current hotel at the east of the site.
The first two levels of the western warehouse form the well-known music and exhibition space.
(Image: MEN)
The plans would see Victoria Warehouse Hotel redesigned to offer 200 luxury rooms.
Currently, just 40 bedrooms on part of the ground floor are in use.
Roof viewing terraces and a roof extension would feature, with a design and access statement drawn up by architect Richard Drinkwater also revealing plans for a new, 191-space multi-storey car park over six levels at the site, proposals to transform the empty second and third floors of the western warehouse into offices complete with a rooftop running track and the addition of a function suite for 500 people.
It's hoped to 'develop the existing operation into a high quality hotel and a conference and events destination', according to the brief.
"The proposal will have beneficial employment implications in respect of construction and the future operation of the Victoria Warehouse complex," it reads.
(Image: Matt Eachus)
"The application proposal will make a significant contribution to the local and regional economy through its provision of direct employment opportunities and the wider economy that the construction and operation of the proposal will support.
"The improvement in the offer at Victoria Warehouse will also lead to the ability to host and lead a wider range and depth of events that will attract a broader and wider range of artists and exhibitors to the complex.
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"Whilst already an international venue, the aim is to ensure that Victoria Warehouse improves upon its position."
The design and access statement revealed was prepared last month in support of the planning application to Trafford Council.
"The top floor of the hotel in the western warehouse is to be converted into a double height function suite by raising the existing roof and creating roof terraces at either side," the brief reveals.
"The exterior of the warehouse will remain the same.
(Image: Academy Music Group)
"There is no intention to form any new openings in the existing fabric of the warehouse."
The empty floors of the western warehouse would be converted into state-of-the-art offices, with a running track and a clubhouse featuring changing rooms and facilities on the rooftop.
The plans have now been submitted to Trafford Council and appear on the council's website.
Originally part of the Liverpool Warehousing Company, the warehouses sit in the shadow of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.
They were renovated in 2009 to become a prime events and hospitality venue.
The new Trafford Park Metrolink line, which would run past the venue, is expected to open in April, in an added bonus for prospective clients.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Denmark manager confirms Manchester United transfer interest in Christian Eriksen

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen on signing Christian Eriksen before he moved from Tottenham to Inter Milan .
That 's according to Denmark manager and Solskjaer 's fellow countryman Åge Hareide who told Norway ’ s Viasport media outlet that United were interested in signing Eriksen before he sealed his transfer .
The Danish playmaker was unsettled in the final year of his Spurs contract and according to Hareide wanted a move to Real Madrid , which had n't come to fruition in the summer .
Eriksen never got his dream move to the Bernabeu and instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ashley Young and Alexis Sanchez ( who is on loan ) in sealing a transfer to Antonio Conte 's Inter .
“ There were clubs in England that were interested in him .
Manchester United were interested in Christian Eriksen .
I know that Ole Gunnar [ Solskjaer ] was , ” said Hareide .
`` There was talk of Real Madrid and in part Barcelona… but mostly Real Madrid .
But along the way , Inter and Conte showed their interest .
And they showed real interest in Christian , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' United explored the possibility of signing Eriksen in the summer .
The MEN revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke with Eriksen before United ended their fleeting pursuit of the Tottenham playmaker in August .
Spurs encouraged United to bid for Eriksen in the final days of the Premier League transfer window since due to the Denmark international 's dwindling value and determination to leave .
Solskjaer personally spoke with Eriksen to gauge his interest in joining and , despite the Dane 's admiration for United , received confirmation Eriksen 's preference was to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January , boosting their ranks in the attacking midfield position .
Solskjaer 's side also hold an interest in English playmaking duo Jack Grealish and James Maddison .

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen on signing Christian Eriksen before he moved from Tottenham to Inter Milan.
That's according to Denmark manager and Solskjaer's fellow countryman Åge Hareide who told Norway’s Viasport media outlet that United were interested in signing Eriksen before he sealed his transfer.
The Danish playmaker was unsettled in the final year of his Spurs contract and according to Hareide wanted a move to Real Madrid, which hadn't come to fruition in the summer.
Eriksen never got his dream move to the Bernabeu and instead joined fellow former United players Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young and Alexis Sanchez (who is on loan) in sealing a transfer to Antonio Conte's Inter.
“There were clubs in England that were interested in him. Manchester United were interested in Christian Eriksen. I know that Ole Gunnar [Solskjaer] was,” said Hareide.
"There was talk of Real Madrid and in part Barcelona… but mostly Real Madrid. But along the way, Inter and Conte showed their interest. And they showed real interest in Christian, and that was the most important thing."
United explored the possibility of signing Eriksen in the summer. The MEN revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke with Eriksen before United ended their fleeting pursuit of the Tottenham playmaker in August. Spurs encouraged United to bid for Eriksen in the final days of the Premier League transfer window since due to the Denmark international's dwindling value and determination to leave.
Solskjaer personally spoke with Eriksen to gauge his interest in joining and, despite the Dane's admiration for United, received confirmation Eriksen's preference was to move to Spain.
United signed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January, boosting their ranks in the attacking midfield position. Solskjaer's side also hold an interest in English playmaking duo Jack Grealish and James Maddison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Meet the ex-banker with big plans to build 1,000 new homes across Greater Manchester and beyond

A Bury-born investment banker has said he wants to build 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years .
Luke Averill , aged 33 , has left the big banks to try his hand at housebuilding – but he promises his new company will not be greedily driven by making money .
Setting out grand ambitions to build hundreds of affordable homes , Mr Averill believes he has found a gap in the market .
He said : “ No one ’ s really focusing on it at the moment .
You see Manchester at the moment .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a massive need for affordable housing .
But not just affordable , quality affordable .
“ Councils aren ’ t fulfilling the need .
There ’ s a massive shortage .
I think traditionally private development yields more – there ’ s a bigger return for developers .
“ But we ’ re not a profit-led business .
We want to do a good job .
Where as some businesses are all about the bottom line.
” The former Barclays banker , who was born in Fairfield Hospital , worked in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He raised £20m for UK property projects over the last five years before setting up his new company , The Averill Group .
Now he ’ s moved back to Greater Manchester , living with his wife Denton , to be closer to his family .
He said : “ I love Manchester .
It ’ s great being back .
I think when you work for the big banks you ’ re a small cog in a big machine .
It ’ s scary going on your own .
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life and I ’ ve got my dog .
“ I have to tread with caution .
You have to choose the right piece of land .
Good access to public transport .
“ You could go out in the sticks and sell a lot of land but you ’ ve got to think , would you live there ?
” The Averill Group ’ s first project is in Radcliffe where the company wants to build 37 new houses in Morris Street at affordable prices .
Since submitting plans to Bury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made an offer on another piece of land in the borough .
But he will look all over Greater Manchester and beyond to find the right pieces of land to develop into affordable housing .
He said : “ When we set up the company we did actively look at Bury .
Just areas I felt comfortable in .
“ I was just driving around and after speaking to the right people , the opportunity arose .
“ A perfect piece of land that can accommodate 37 affordable homes .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is great but we are looking all over Greater Manchester .
Greater Manchester has had massive shortages as a whole .
“ It ’ s just hard to find the right piece of land .
I ’ ve got to find the right piece of land at the right price .
“ I just think there ’ s a massive opportunity and if I can get two or three hundred affordable houses away this year , that would be a great start .
“ You ’ ve got to be on it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online , land registering .
“ At the moment I like Bury because I know it .
I talked with the council and I was very impressed .
They do want to work with you .
“ They know they ’ ve got the need to deliver .
“ I want to work with councils and build these houses.
” Mr Averill also indicated that he would not want to build in protected countryside spots .
He added : “ I don ’ t think we want to start attacking the green belt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s available and you ’ re really clever with it , there ’ s enough brownfield sites to go for .
”

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A Bury-born investment banker has said he wants to build 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years.
Luke Averill, aged 33, has left the big banks to try his hand at housebuilding – but he promises his new company will not be greedily driven by making money.
Setting out grand ambitions to build hundreds of affordable homes, Mr Averill believes he has found a gap in the market.
He said: “No one’s really focusing on it at the moment. You see Manchester at the moment. It’s absolutely booming. There’s just a massive need for affordable housing. But not just affordable, quality affordable.
“Councils aren’t fulfilling the need. There’s a massive shortage. I think traditionally private development yields more – there’s a bigger return for developers.
“But we’re not a profit-led business. We want to do a good job.
Where as some businesses are all about the bottom line.”
The former Barclays banker, who was born in Fairfield Hospital, worked in London and Australia during his previous career.
He raised £20m for UK property projects over the last five years before setting up his new company, The Averill Group.
Now he’s moved back to Greater Manchester, living with his wife Denton, to be closer to his family.
He said: “I love Manchester. It’s great being back. I think when you work for the big banks you’re a small cog in a big machine. It’s scary going on your own. I’ve got bills, I’ve got my life and I’ve got my dog.
“I have to tread with caution. You have to choose the right piece of land. Good access to public transport.
“You could go out in the sticks and sell a lot of land but you’ve got to think, would you live there?”
The Averill Group’s first project is in Radcliffe where the company wants to build 37 new houses in Morris Street at affordable prices.
Since submitting plans to Bury Council for the new development, he has made an offer on another piece of land in the borough.
But he will look all over Greater Manchester and beyond to find the right pieces of land to develop into affordable housing.
He said: “When we set up the company we did actively look at Bury. Just areas I felt comfortable in.
“I was just driving around and after speaking to the right people, the opportunity arose.
“A perfect piece of land that can accommodate 37 affordable homes.
“It’s where I’m from which is great but we are looking all over Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester has had massive shortages as a whole.
“It’s just hard to find the right piece of land. I’ve got to find the right piece of land at the right price.
“I just think there’s a massive opportunity and if I can get two or three hundred affordable houses away this year, that would be a great start.
“You’ve got to be on it, networking all the time, looking online, land registering.
MyBury To get all the latest Bury news, events and information, go to our new MyBury section. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter. Reporter Helena Vesty covers all things Bury for the Manchester Evening News, you can follow her on Twitter here.
“At the moment I like Bury because I know it. I talked with the council and I was very impressed. They do want to work with you.
“They know they’ve got the need to deliver.
“I want to work with councils and build these houses.”
Mr Averill also indicated that he would not want to build in protected countryside spots.
He added: “I don’t think we want to start attacking the green belt.
“If you really look at what’s available and you’re really clever with it, there’s enough brownfield sites to go for.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Manchester United's Brandon Williams added to FIFA 20 Ultimate Team - Rating and full attributes

Manchester United youngster Brandon Williams is having his breakthrough season at Old Trafford in 2019/20 , making 20 appearances in all competitions , including eight Premier League starts .
The 19-year-old 's emergence has led to the club no longer having a spot for former club captain Ashley Young , who joined Italian side Inter in the January transfer window , with Luke Shaw and Williams now United 's two left-back options .
Williams has shown by his performances so far this season that he is more than capable of playing at this level , showing great attributes like pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awareness and is also very aggressive , something you do n't often get from young players .
Now even EA SPORTS have taken note of Williams ' emergence and as part of the Winter Refresh , the 19-year-old has now been added FIFA 20 Ultimate Team , the most popular game mode in the FIFA series .
So , how does Brandon Williams rate on FUT 20 ?
Williams has been given a common silver card on FIFA 20 Ultimate team and is rated at 66 overall .
He has 82 pace , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dribbling , 63 defending and 66 physical .
But to view his individual attributes in more detail , you have to go into FIFA 20 Ultimate Team and click on his card , which reveal the attributes he 's been given .
Here is a screenshot of Williams ' attributes on FIFA 20 Ultimate Team .
The youngster has been given a lot of pace by EA SPORTS FIFA , which is fully deserved , and high aggression , which is very realistic !
He 's also got three star skill moves and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his weaker left foot is almost as good as his stronger right foot in-game .
Williams has a high attacking work rate and only a medium defensive work rate , so when you play with him in-game , he will be making loads of runs forward from full-back , depending on your instructions .
His other attributes are average at best , which is what you would expect from such a young player on Ultimate Team , with Mason Greenwood only rated at 67 overall for example .
This card has been released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is available is packs and on the transfer market .
Will you be buying Williams for your Ultimate Team ?
Williams is one of over 100 players who will be added to FUT over the course of Winter Refresh with some transferring back from leagues or clubs not available in FIFA and some making their first appearance in the game .
Visit the Fifa forum to see full lists .

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Manchester United youngster Brandon Williams is having his breakthrough season at Old Trafford in 2019/20, making 20 appearances in all competitions, including eight Premier League starts.
The 19-year-old's emergence has led to the club no longer having a spot for former club captain Ashley Young, who joined Italian side Inter in the January transfer window, with Luke Shaw and Williams now United's two left-back options.
Williams has shown by his performances so far this season that he is more than capable of playing at this level, showing great attributes like pace, stamina, technical ability, defensive awareness and is also very aggressive, something you don't often get from young players.
Now even EA SPORTS have taken note of Williams' emergence and as part of the Winter Refresh, the 19-year-old has now been added FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, the most popular game mode in the FIFA series.
So, how does Brandon Williams rate on FUT 20?
Brandon Williams on FIFA 20 Ultimate Team
Williams has been given a common silver card on FIFA 20 Ultimate team and is rated at 66 overall. He has 82 pace, 53 shooting, 57 passing, 67 dribbling, 63 defending and 66 physical.
But to view his individual attributes in more detail, you have to go into FIFA 20 Ultimate Team and click on his card, which reveal the attributes he's been given.
Here is a screenshot of Williams' attributes on FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.
(Image: EA SPORTS FIFA)
The youngster has been given a lot of pace by EA SPORTS FIFA, which is fully deserved, and high aggression, which is very realistic!
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He's also got three star skill moves and a four star weak foot, so his weaker left foot is almost as good as his stronger right foot in-game. Williams has a high attacking work rate and only a medium defensive work rate, so when you play with him in-game, he will be making loads of runs forward from full-back, depending on your instructions.
His other attributes are average at best, which is what you would expect from such a young player on Ultimate Team, with Mason Greenwood only rated at 67 overall for example.
This card has been released today on February 20 2020, and is available is packs and on the transfer market.
Will you be buying Williams for your Ultimate Team?
New FUT Player Additions
Williams is one of over 100 players who will be added to FUT over the course of Winter Refresh with some transferring back from leagues or clubs not available in FIFA and some making their first appearance in the game. Visit the Fifa forum to see full lists.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Manchester United urged to buy centre back to partner Harry Maguire

Manchester United great Jaap Stam believes the club should attempt to sign another centre-back to partner Harry Maguire .
Stam was a rock at the back during his three seasons with the Reds , helping the club win three Premier League titles , an FA Cup and the Champions League .
And the big Dutchman has been impressed with Maguire this season , but says United need more solidity in defence .
`` Maguire has played well with Lindelof and then you have Bailly , Jones and even Luke Shaw who is playing as a left centre-back now as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s very important that you have someone next to you who you can trust . ''
As well as the four players Stam mentioned , United also have Axel Tuanzebe on his way back from injury , and a reinvigorated Chris Smalling , who is playing some of his best football on loan at Roma , although the 30-year-old may open to a permanent move away from Old Trafford .
But even with the array of options , Stam claims United need more : `` If I was Manchester United I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ d bring someone else in even though the others are doing well .
`` They need another because of injuries and that gives you options as to how you play .
Ole wants to play out from the back sometimes and take risks and you need the right players to do that .
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Manchester United great Jaap Stam believes the club should attempt to sign another centre-back to partner Harry Maguire.
Stam was a rock at the back during his three seasons with the Reds, helping the club win three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the Champions League.
And the big Dutchman has been impressed with Maguire this season, but says United need more solidity in defence.
"Maguire has played well with Lindelof and then you have Bailly, Jones and even Luke Shaw who is playing as a left centre-back now as well," Stam told 888sport.
"It’s very important that you have someone next to you who you can trust."
As well as the four players Stam mentioned, United also have Axel Tuanzebe on his way back from injury, and a reinvigorated Chris Smalling, who is playing some of his best football on loan at Roma, although the 30-year-old may open to a permanent move away from Old Trafford.
But even with the array of options, Stam claims United need more: "If I was Manchester United I’d be looking for another centre-back. I’d bring someone else in even though the others are doing well.
"They need another because of injuries and that gives you options as to how you play. Ole wants to play out from the back sometimes and take risks and you need the right players to do that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--'It's not often women can walk the streets with no fear': Thousands march through city to 'Reclaim t

'It's not often women can walk the streets with no fear': Thousands march through city to 'Reclaim the Night'

It was a movement that began in 1977 but the Reclaim The Night march is still as important today .
The demonstrations began in response to the Yorkshire Ripper murders , when police told women to stay out of public spaces after dark .
Over time , the movement has since evolved into an annual protest .
It is now a march for gender equality , the breakdown of gendered discrimination and the right to feel safe on the streets at night .
Tonight , around 2,000 women and men took to the streets of Manchester armed with placards and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park halls of residence , protesters en masse walked down Wilmslow Road through Rusholme before ending up at Manchester University Students union on Oxford Road .
At the top of the agenda , were calls for Greater Manchester Police to makes crimes committed against women be classed as hate crimes .
The `` misogyny is hate '' campaign was launched by Greater Manchester Citizen 's Women 's Action team in 2018 .
The movement wants to see offences typically committed against women - such as groping , sexual harassment , upskirting and rape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Women also called for better street lighting in residential areas , which is proven to reduce crime and better education on consent and sexual violence for all students and all levels of study .
They called for night time economy venues to be trained to be more readily equipped to deal with instances of sexual harassment and discrimination , and expansion of the safe zone app .
One placard read : `` It 's not our fault it 's the f***** man . ''
Another said : `` Cats against Cat Calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21-year-old Manchester University student and leader of Greater Manchester Citizens Women ’ s Action team .
She said : `` It is amazing how many women still care about this issue and are demanding tangible action and change so that women can feel safer on the streets and really truly reclaim the night .
`` It 's not often women are fully able to walk the streets at night with no fear or no creeping doubt that at any moment we might targeted because of who we are .
`` However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Because we know that a march , although powerful , isn ’ t enough to make lasting systemic change .
`` It ’ s important that our institutions recognise , name and ACT upon the problem of misogyny .
`` We need Greater Manchester Police and the Combined Authorities to make real , effective , meaningful and tangible policy change , so that women ’ s voices are actually heard , and our experiences are genuinely taken seriously and responded to with respect and empathy . ''

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It was a movement that began in 1977 but the Reclaim The Night march is still as important today.
The demonstrations began in response to the Yorkshire Ripper murders, when police told women to stay out of public spaces after dark.
Over time, the movement has since evolved into an annual protest.
It is now a march for gender equality, the breakdown of gendered discrimination and the right to feel safe on the streets at night.
Tonight, around 2,000 women and men took to the streets of Manchester armed with placards and megaphones.
Beginning at the Owen's Park halls of residence, protesters en masse walked down Wilmslow Road through Rusholme before ending up at Manchester University Students union on Oxford Road.
At the top of the agenda, were calls for Greater Manchester Police to makes crimes committed against women be classed as hate crimes.
The "misogyny is hate" campaign was launched by Greater Manchester Citizen's Women's Action team in 2018.
The movement wants to see offences typically committed against women - such as groping, sexual harassment, upskirting and rape - to be classed the same way.
Women also called for better street lighting in residential areas, which is proven to reduce crime and better education on consent and sexual violence for all students and all levels of study.
(Image: Mallory Moore)
They called for night time economy venues to be trained to be more readily equipped to deal with instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, and expansion of the safe zone app.
One placard read: "It's not our fault it's the f***** man."
Another said: "Cats against Cat Calling."
Sylvie Pope, is a 21-year-old Manchester University student and leader of Greater Manchester Citizens Women’s Action team.
She said: "It is amazing how many women still care about this issue and are demanding tangible action and change so that women can feel safer on the streets and really truly reclaim the night.
"The mood tonight was empowering.
(Image: Sylvie Pope)
"It's not often women are fully able to walk the streets at night with no fear or no creeping doubt that at any moment we might targeted because of who we are.
"However, the mood was also anger and frustration.
"Because we know that a march, although powerful, isn’t enough to make lasting systemic change.
"It’s important that our institutions recognise, name and ACT upon the problem of misogyny.
"We need Greater Manchester Police and the Combined Authorities to make real, effective, meaningful and tangible policy change, so that women’s voices are actually heard, and our experiences are genuinely taken seriously and responded to with respect and empathy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Gemma Atkinson reveals her new hairdo in the most brilliant way

Gemma Atkinson wowed viewers with her dance skills as a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing - and the moves were back as she showed off her stunning new hairstyle .
The radio presenter and actress celebrated her new fringe and blonder tresses by strutting her stuff around the Hits Radio studio in Manchester .
With a nod to Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie Grease 2 as her inspiration , Gemma recreated the Hollywood icon 's dance routine to Cool Rider from the 1982 film .
Getting into the stride of the movie classic , at one point Gemma straddled a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 35-year-old mum-of-one shared a video of her dance on Instagram with the words : `` Them : why have you had a fringe cut ?
And she added jokingly : `` I know , I know , I should have won Strictly . ''
She also shared a picture on Instagram Stories of her fresh blonde locks with the words 'love a colour top up . '
Strictly 2017 was won by actor Joe McFadden with pro dancer Katya Jones and Gemma reached the final with Aljaz Skorjanec .
The former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her choice of celebratory dance - received a firm thumbs-up from fans .
`` Favourite film Grease 2 .
You 're rocking the fringe , '' said one .
`` I ’ m so feeling this !
!
! ''
cheered another .
`` Love this , Grease 2 is defo my fave , '' commented another fan .
`` Love a fringe and it is like watching the scene from the film !
!
! ''
another told her .
During her time on Strictly Drivetime host Gemma , from Bury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smitten pair announced their romance on Valentine 's Day 2018 and the couple welcomed their daughter Mia in July .

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Gemma Atkinson wowed viewers with her dance skills as a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing - and the moves were back as she showed off her stunning new hairstyle.
The radio presenter and actress celebrated her new fringe and blonder tresses by strutting her stuff around the Hits Radio studio in Manchester.
With a nod to Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie Grease 2 as her inspiration, Gemma recreated the Hollywood icon's dance routine to Cool Rider from the 1982 film.
Getting into the stride of the movie classic, at one point Gemma straddled a chair as she lip-synced to the song.
The 35-year-old mum-of-one shared a video of her dance on Instagram with the words: "Them: why have you had a fringe cut?
"Me: Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2."
And she added jokingly: "I know, I know, I should have won Strictly."
She also shared a picture on Instagram Stories of her fresh blonde locks with the words 'love a colour top up.'
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
Strictly 2017 was won by actor Joe McFadden with pro dancer Katya Jones and Gemma reached the final with Aljaz Skorjanec.
The former Emmerdale star's new look - and her choice of celebratory dance - received a firm thumbs-up from fans.
"Favourite film Grease 2. You're rocking the fringe," said one.
"I’m so feeling this!!!" cheered another.
"Love this, Grease 2 is defo my fave," commented another fan.
"Love a fringe and it is like watching the scene from the film!!!" another told her.
"Brilliant!!!!" cheered another.
During her time on Strictly Drivetime host Gemma, from Bury, met pro dancer Gorka Marquez.
The smitten pair announced their romance on Valentine's Day 2018 and the couple welcomed their daughter Mia in July.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Man battling suicidal thoughts say the 'nicest group on Facebook' saved his life

A man who tried to take his own life after struggles with mental health says a Facebook group saved his life .
Ian Whittingham , 39 , had turned to alcohol and drugs during a rough time with work-related stress and suicidal thoughts .
He said he felt like `` life was n't worth living '' when he tried to end his life in May 2019 .
During his recovery , Ian was recommend a Facebook group where people could go for a friendly chat with those in a similar position , or otherwise .
Ian , who lives in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Again ' group has `` brought him back to the way he used to be . ''
He told the ECHO that without the support , he does n't think he would still be here today .
`` Last May , I tried to take my own life and then I was sectioned for a month , '' Ian said .
`` I struggle with my mental health , I have suicidal thoughts every day , they do n't go away .
`` I 've had a lot of therapy and I try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given , but I struggle in day to day life .
`` I had no support around me , I felt like life was n't worth living and then a friend got me in touch with NBLA ( Never Be Lonely Again group ) and I joined the Facebook group whilst I was in the mental health hospital .
`` A week or two went by and then I got a surprise visit from the admins , they had come to see me and had brought me loads of goodies .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBLA . ''
Whilst Ian was getting support from other services , he said the Facebook group was another outlet to talk to people and that even general chit-chat made him `` a happier person in himself . ''
He said : `` The support I had off them whilst I was in there was constant , it was everyday , there was always somebody talking to me which I needed at that time .
`` It was messaging on Facebook , asking 'how are you , do you need somebody to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got out of the mental health hospital that support carried on . ''
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , Studentline : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ Even now in times of struggle , Ian said `` without having NBLA and having that support around me , I do n't think I 'd be here . ''
He said : `` Back in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I did n't want to be here , I was a mess .
`` I must have contacted NBLA whilst doing it .
I 'd given up .
`` I had admin at my flat , police there , an ambulance outside .
`` They [ admin ] came with me to the hospital as well .
I had no support at that time , I think I pushed people away because of my mental health . ''
Ian has now began charity work with other members of the group , participating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundraising for camping trips .
Nicola Marsh , 49 , from Prescot , set up the NBLA group in 2018 following the death of both her parents and losing friends who took their own lives .
Nicola told the ECHO : `` 'It took me about three minutes to set up the group and it just blew up and got more and more people in it .
`` We started with about 50 members , then it got to 250 and now we have over 3,700 .
`` If anyone needs to talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them like any other person .
`` We also talk to them on the group wall where other members can offer support through their experiences . ''
The social network group is there to offer 24 hour on the spot support to people who feel they need a friendly chat .
And some admins and members are also trained in counselling and signpost members to relevant services if needed .
Nicola said : `` I lost my mum and my dad and I looked after my dad for years after my mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere for me to turn to as well .
`` Our biggest compliment is that it 's the nicest group on Facebook ever .
People say they 've never seen a group like it .
`` We look at every single comment on every single post and one word of nastiness the comment goes and the member gets a warning , as that 's not what the group is about Members of the group are from over 100 different cities across the world .

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A man who tried to take his own life after struggles with mental health says a Facebook group saved his life.
Ian Whittingham, 39, had turned to alcohol and drugs during a rough time with work-related stress and suicidal thoughts.
He said he felt like "life wasn't worth living" when he tried to end his life in May 2019.
During his recovery, Ian was recommend a Facebook group where people could go for a friendly chat with those in a similar position, or otherwise.
Ian, who lives in Liverpool, says the 'Never Be Lonely Again' group has "brought him back to the way he used to be."
He told the ECHO that without the support, he doesn't think he would still be here today.
"Last May, I tried to take my own life and then I was sectioned for a month," Ian said.
"I struggle with my mental health, I have suicidal thoughts every day, they don't go away.
"I've had a lot of therapy and I try to use the tools I've been given, but I struggle in day to day life.
"I had no support around me, I felt like life wasn't worth living and then a friend got me in touch with NBLA (Never Be Lonely Again group) and I joined the Facebook group whilst I was in the mental health hospital.
(Image: Colin Lane)
"A week or two went by and then I got a surprise visit from the admins, they had come to see me and had brought me loads of goodies.
"That's when I really became part of NBLA."
Whilst Ian was getting support from other services, he said the Facebook group was another outlet to talk to people and that even general chit-chat made him "a happier person in himself."
He said: "The support I had off them whilst I was in there was constant, it was everyday, there was always somebody talking to me which I needed at that time.
"It was messaging on Facebook, asking 'how are you, do you need somebody to come in and see you' and when I got out of the mental health hospital that support carried on."
Helplines and websites Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/
Even now in times of struggle, Ian said "without having NBLA and having that support around me, I don't think I'd be here."
He said: "Back in October and November I took two big overdoses because I didn't want to be here, I was a mess.
"I must have contacted NBLA whilst doing it. I'd given up.
"I had admin at my flat, police there, an ambulance outside.
"They [admin] came with me to the hospital as well. I had no support at that time, I think I pushed people away because of my mental health."
Ian has now began charity work with other members of the group, participating in coffee mornings, bag packs and fundraising for camping trips.
Nicola Marsh, 49, from Prescot, set up the NBLA group in 2018 following the death of both her parents and losing friends who took their own lives.
Nicola told the ECHO: "'It took me about three minutes to set up the group and it just blew up and got more and more people in it.
"We started with about 50 members, then it got to 250 and now we have over 3,700.
(Image: Colin Lane)
"If anyone needs to talk we'll just message them and talk to them like any other person.
"We also talk to them on the group wall where other members can offer support through their experiences."
The social network group is there to offer 24 hour on the spot support to people who feel they need a friendly chat.
And some admins and members are also trained in counselling and signpost members to relevant services if needed.
Nicola said: "I lost my mum and my dad and I looked after my dad for years after my mum had passed away, so it was somewhere for me to turn to as well.
"Our biggest compliment is that it's the nicest group on Facebook ever. People say they've never seen a group like it.
"We look at every single comment on every single post and one word of nastiness the comment goes and the member gets a warning, as that's not what the group is about
Members of the group are from over 100 different cities across the world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Rivaldo makes Pep Guardiola Barcelona claim after Man City UEFA ban

Pep Guardiola could return to Barcelona this summer in the wake of Manchester City 's UEFA ban , Brazilian legend Rivaldo claims .
City will appeal their two year ban from European competition for 'serious breaches ' of FFP regulations .
Chief executive Ferran Soriano spoke on Wednesday , saying the allegations were completely untrue , before manager Guardiola said he trusts the club '100 per cent ' .
Guardiola also reiterated his stance that he intends to see out his contract at the Etihad , regardless of the result of the appeal and MEN Sport understands he has no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona having off-field issues of their own recently , Rivaldo believes that a poor end to the season could see them looking for another manager , with a 'real chance ' that could be Guardiola .
`` If Barca win the Champions League this season under Quique Setien and produce a decent finish to the campaign in La Liga , there wont be any reasons for a managerial change , '' he told Betfair. ''
But if the team does n't fulfil expectations and disappoints their fans , then perhaps there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club where he was most successful. ''
It 's still too early to seriously consider that possibility and we must wait until the end of this season .
`` Will City 's suspension be upheld ?
Will Barça want to change coach again so soon after Setien took over from Ernest Valverde ?
We have to wait for a little while to find out the answers to these intriguing questions . ''

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Pep Guardiola could return to Barcelona this summer in the wake of Manchester City's UEFA ban, Brazilian legend Rivaldo claims.
City will appeal their two year ban from European competition for 'serious breaches' of FFP regulations. Chief executive Ferran Soriano spoke on Wednesday, saying the allegations were completely untrue, before manager Guardiola said he trusts the club '100 per cent'.
Guardiola also reiterated his stance that he intends to see out his contract at the Etihad, regardless of the result of the appeal and MEN Sport understands he has no intention of leaving.
However, with Barcelona having off-field issues of their own recently, Rivaldo believes that a poor end to the season could see them looking for another manager, with a 'real chance' that could be Guardiola.
"If Barca win the Champions League this season under Quique Setien and produce a decent finish to the campaign in La Liga, there wont be any reasons for a managerial change," he told Betfair.
" But if the team doesn't fulfil expectations and disappoints their fans, then perhaps there is a real chance of seeing Guardiola back at the club where he was most successful.
" It's still too early to seriously consider that possibility and we must wait until the end of this season.
"Will City's suspension be upheld? Will Barça want to change coach again so soon after Setien took over from Ernest Valverde? We have to wait for a little while to find out the answers to these intriguing questions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Manchester United fans name two players who improved whole team vs Club Brugge

Manchester United will be quietly content with their 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the Europa League , but the performance wo n't live long in the memory .
United conceded first as Emmanuel Dennis lobbed Sergio Romero from a goal kick , before Anthony Martial nicked the ball off the last defender before finishing well past Simon Mignolet .
Although both sides had chances to score again , this was a game that was far from entertaining .
However , towards the end , United picked up their tempo and looked the more likely team to take a lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have put down to the introduction of Fred and Bruno Fernandes from the bench .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had made six changes from the side that beat Chelsea on Monday , which reflected in the slow pace of United 's attack .
However , when Fernandes and Fred replaced Diogo Dalot and Andreas Pereira , United looked far more adventurous .
Fans continue to be impressed by the flourishing partnership between the two players , and praised them for their contribution in Belgium in the closing stages .
Fernandes ' ten minute cameo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferdinand , who tweeted : `` Bruno since coming on '' with a flame emoji .
Fans suggested that if the pair started the second leg at Old Trafford next week , then United would have a much better chance of progressing to the last-16 .

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Manchester United will be quietly content with their 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the Europa League, but the performance won't live long in the memory.
United conceded first as Emmanuel Dennis lobbed Sergio Romero from a goal kick, before Anthony Martial nicked the ball off the last defender before finishing well past Simon Mignolet. Although both sides had chances to score again, this was a game that was far from entertaining.
However, towards the end, United picked up their tempo and looked the more likely team to take a lead into the second leg - something supporters have put down to the introduction of Fred and Bruno Fernandes from the bench.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had made six changes from the side that beat Chelsea on Monday, which reflected in the slow pace of United's attack. However, when Fernandes and Fred replaced Diogo Dalot and Andreas Pereira, United looked far more adventurous.
Fans continue to be impressed by the flourishing partnership between the two players, and praised them for their contribution in Belgium in the closing stages.
Fernandes' ten minute cameo was praised by former United defender Rio Ferdinand, who tweeted: "Bruno since coming on" with a flame emoji.
Fans suggested that if the pair started the second leg at Old Trafford next week, then United would have a much better chance of progressing to the last-16.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--What Anthony Martial has changed to prove himself as a Manchester United striker

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Anthony Martial masked the shortcomings of Manchester United 's attacking play in their 1-1 draw with Club Brugge .
Martial scored his second goal in as many games to earn United a 1-1 draw in their Europa League round-of-32 first leg with Club Brugge and also struck the post before half-time .
The 24-year-old was substituted in the 67th minute to rest him ahead of the visit of Watford on Sunday and Martial now has 14 goals this term .
Andreas Pereira , Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata started behind Martial yet all failed to perform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never mastered .
Martial struggled to have an impact on the game before he intercepted a loose throw-in from Maxim de Cuyper inside the centre circle and slotted the ball past Simon Mignolet .
`` It was a good goal today , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He was n't really in the game before he scored the goal .
We did n't make enough runs in behind to create space for Anthony and it was a frustrating night for him until then .
Good goal and then he gets a chance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good save by Mignolet .
`` He 's got two goals in two games and you 've got to be patient as a striker .
Sometimes you want to drift wide and get a touch on the ball , but that 's not the job for a striker .
You 've got to be patient , you 've got to be concentrating when the chance comes and he scored a goal today .
Created one or two other chances .
`` But , of course , the runs have got to come from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Odion Ighalo replaced Martial for his second United appearance but is unlikely to start against former club Watford .
Mason Greenwood missed United 's trip to Bruges through illness yet could regain fitness for the weekend fixture .
`` He got 25 minutes or half-an-hour today , so he 's getting more and more game-time , '' Solskjaer said of Ighalo .
`` But let 's see .
Maybe Mason 's fit , I do n't know .
Let 's check with him tomorrow . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Anthony Martial masked the shortcomings of Manchester United's attacking play in their 1-1 draw with Club Brugge.
Martial scored his second goal in as many games to earn United a 1-1 draw in their Europa League round-of-32 first leg with Club Brugge and also struck the post before half-time. The 24-year-old was substituted in the 67th minute to rest him ahead of the visit of Watford on Sunday and Martial now has 14 goals this term.
Andreas Pereira, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata started behind Martial yet all failed to perform in an innovative 5-1-3-1 formation that United never mastered. Martial struggled to have an impact on the game before he intercepted a loose throw-in from Maxim de Cuyper inside the centre circle and slotted the ball past Simon Mignolet.
"It was a good goal today," Solskjaer said. "He wasn't really in the game before he scored the goal. We didn't make enough runs in behind to create space for Anthony and it was a frustrating night for him until then. Good goal and then he gets a chance with his left foot; good strike and good save by Mignolet.
"He's got two goals in two games and you've got to be patient as a striker. Sometimes you want to drift wide and get a touch on the ball, but that's not the job for a striker. You've got to be patient, you've got to be concentrating when the chance comes and he scored a goal today. Created one or two other chances.
"But, of course, the runs have got to come from around him and maybe not enough."
Odion Ighalo replaced Martial for his second United appearance but is unlikely to start against former club Watford. Mason Greenwood missed United's trip to Bruges through illness yet could regain fitness for the weekend fixture.
"He got 25 minutes or half-an-hour today, so he's getting more and more game-time," Solskjaer said of Ighalo. "But let's see. Maybe Mason's fit, I don't know. Let's check with him tomorrow."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Victor Lindelof identifies Manchester United mistake against Club Brugge

Victor Lindelof admitted Manchester United should not have allowed Club Brugge to score in the manner they did in their Europa League clash on Thursday .
United were slow from the start in Belgium , and fell behind when Emmanuel Dennis raced onto a long goal kick to lob over the on-rushing Sergio Romero .
Lindelof and centre-back partner Harry Maguire had ventured upfield for a United corner , and as they appealed for another corner , Mignolet took a quick goal kick instead - as awarded by the officials - setting up Dennis to brush off Brandon Williams and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some hesitancy in the Brugge defence to level the scores and set the tie up nicely for the second leg .
Brugge 's opener was undoubtedly a poor goal to concede , and Lindelof accepted that United should have done better .
He told MUTV : `` We should n't concede a goal like that but it happens .
We scored from a mistake that they made .
It 's football , it happens , but we should n't concede a goal like that .
`` We scored an away goal and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Looking ahead to the second leg , Lindelof said United were determined to do better , and are confident of progressing as the home side .
`` We play at home and we know what type of football we can play , '' the Swede added .
`` I think we showed at times today the quality of football we can play .
Of course when we play at home we 're going to try and do a better game and win the tie . ''

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Victor Lindelof admitted Manchester United should not have allowed Club Brugge to score in the manner they did in their Europa League clash on Thursday.
United were slow from the start in Belgium, and fell behind when Emmanuel Dennis raced onto a long goal kick to lob over the on-rushing Sergio Romero.
Lindelof and centre-back partner Harry Maguire had ventured upfield for a United corner, and as they appealed for another corner, Mignolet took a quick goal kick instead - as awarded by the officials - setting up Dennis to brush off Brandon Williams and score.
Anthony Martial later capitalised on some hesitancy in the Brugge defence to level the scores and set the tie up nicely for the second leg.
Brugge's opener was undoubtedly a poor goal to concede, and Lindelof accepted that United should have done better.
He told MUTV: "We shouldn't concede a goal like that but it happens. We scored from a mistake that they made. It's football, it happens, but we shouldn't concede a goal like that.
"We scored an away goal and that's very important in a European game."
Looking ahead to the second leg, Lindelof said United were determined to do better, and are confident of progressing as the home side.
"We play at home and we know what type of football we can play," the Swede added.
"I think we showed at times today the quality of football we can play. Of course when we play at home we're going to try and do a better game and win the tie."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--'Thoroughly decent woman' jailed after losing control in a moment of madness

A woman of “ impeccable character ” with a string of glowing references to her name lashed out and glassed a woman during a “ moment to madness ” at a city centre bar .
A judge today described Rachel Marland as “ a thoroughly decent woman ” as she jailed her for an attack which happened back in April 2018 .
Marland ’ s downfall came when she was “ provoked ” by woman during a night out at Revolucion de Cuba , on Peter Street , in Manchester city centre .
Marland , 36 , denied wounding with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran a trial .
But she was convicted by a jury and has now been locked up for two and a half years – a sentence she will serve half of before she is considered for parole .
A total of 69 positive character references from friends , family and employers were handed to Judge Elizabeth Nicolls in Marland ’ s support ahead of her sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Court .
The popular mum was described as “ sweet ” , “ loving ” and “ selfless ” by those who vouched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hugh Barton , said : “ The court will very rarely have come across the heartfelt nature of the tributes they pay to this defendant and it ’ s an indication of the way she has lived her life before matters where she lost her self control.
” The court heard how Marland had been enjoying a birthday gathering with friends and family at the city centre bar when her partner ’ s ex girlfriend entered with a friend .
Marland was under the impression that there was a restraining order in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her partner ’ s ex about this , the court heard .
However she was subjected to “ unnecessary and hurtful ” comments from the two women .
When Marland was “ pushed ” in the back , she lashed out in “ a moment of madness ” , picked up a glass and struck the victim twice to the side of the face .
Prosecutor Brain Berlyne said the victim has been left with scarring to her face which has made her self conscious .
In the days after the attack , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her scalp and struggled to sleep .
She also suffered with headaches and dizziness .
Though the scars have now healed well , they are hard to disguise , Mr Berlyne said .
In a victim impact statement the woman said : “ Every time I look at my face in the mirror I ’ m reminded of it.
” Mr Barton said : “ There is no doubt that this is a woman who bitterly regrets what she has done and is prepared for the consequences of her actions.
” Describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge on Marland ’ s behalf he said his client had been described as “ sweet , selfless , loving , caring , always putting others first.
” He added : “ One refers to her endless kindness.
” Marland is extremely hard working and has “ forged a career through sheer hard work ” , Mr Barton said .
He added : “ These human qualities are the complete antithesis of the offence she falls to be sentenced for.
” The barrister said there had been “ a background of provocation ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ completely unnecessary and hurtful ” .
“ It was a quiet family affair spoilt by the actions of others , ” he said .
“ It was a moment of madness .
The immediate trigger may have been a push in the back .
“ It was a split second pick up of the glass and she acted completely out of character to everything she has done in her life thus far.
” Judge Nicholls accepted that the victim and her friend had made insulting comments towards Marland when they walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignoring her childish and offensive comments you went to confront her , ” she said .
“ You thought there was a restraining order in place and were going to speak to her companion about that.
” Judge Nicholls said Marland grabbed a glass from the table and struck the victim to the side of the face twice causing it to smash and leaving her with permanent scars .
“ This was a shocking and traumatic event , ” the judge said .
“ There is much mitigation .
I accept you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ element of provocation and the victim ’ s own conduct fell short .
“ I also accept there was a momentary loss of control .
“ You are a thoroughly decent woman and this offence is completely out of character .
It ’ s for that reason I can accept there is no risk you will offend again .
”

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A woman of “impeccable character” with a string of glowing references to her name lashed out and glassed a woman during a “moment to madness” at a city centre bar.
A judge today described Rachel Marland as “a thoroughly decent woman” as she jailed her for an attack which happened back in April 2018.
Marland’s downfall came when she was “provoked” by woman during a night out at Revolucion de Cuba, on Peter Street, in Manchester city centre.
Marland, 36, denied wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and ran a trial.
But she was convicted by a jury and has now been locked up for two and a half years – a sentence she will serve half of before she is considered for parole.
A total of 69 positive character references from friends, family and employers were handed to Judge Elizabeth Nicolls in Marland’s support ahead of her sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
The popular mum was described as “sweet”, “loving” and “selfless” by those who vouched for her good character.
Her barrister, Hugh Barton, said: “The court will very rarely have come across the heartfelt nature of the tributes they pay to this defendant and it’s an indication of the way she has lived her life before matters where she lost her self control.”
The court heard how Marland had been enjoying a birthday gathering with friends and family at the city centre bar when her partner’s ex girlfriend entered with a friend.
Marland was under the impression that there was a restraining order in place and had intended to speak to her partner’s ex about this, the court heard.
However she was subjected to “unnecessary and hurtful” comments from the two women.
When Marland was “pushed” in the back, she lashed out in “a moment of madness”, picked up a glass and struck the victim twice to the side of the face.
Prosecutor Brain Berlyne said the victim has been left with scarring to her face which has made her self conscious.
In the days after the attack, the victim found small pieces of glass in her scalp and struggled to sleep. She also suffered with headaches and dizziness.
Though the scars have now healed well, they are hard to disguise, Mr Berlyne said.
In a victim impact statement the woman said: “Every time I look at my face in the mirror I’m reminded of it.”
Mr Barton said: “There is no doubt that this is a woman who bitterly regrets what she has done and is prepared for the consequences of her actions.”
Describing the numerous character references sent to the judge on Marland’s behalf he said his client had been described as “sweet, selfless, loving, caring, always putting others first.”
He added: “One refers to her endless kindness.”
Marland is extremely hard working and has “forged a career through sheer hard work”, Mr Barton said.
He added: “These human qualities are the complete antithesis of the offence she falls to be sentenced for.”
The barrister said there had been “a background of provocation” on the afternoon of the incident which was “completely unnecessary and hurtful”.
“It was a quiet family affair spoilt by the actions of others,” he said.
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“It was a moment of madness. The immediate trigger may have been a push in the back.
“It was a split second pick up of the glass and she acted completely out of character to everything she has done in her life thus far.”
Judge Nicholls accepted that the victim and her friend had made insulting comments towards Marland when they walked into the bar.
“Instead of ignoring her childish and offensive comments you went to confront her,” she said.
“You thought there was a restraining order in place and were going to speak to her companion about that.”
Judge Nicholls said Marland grabbed a glass from the table and struck the victim to the side of the face twice causing it to smash and leaving her with permanent scars.
“This was a shocking and traumatic event,” the judge said.
“There is much mitigation. I accept you are remorseful. I accept there was an element of provocation and the victim’s own conduct fell short.
“I also accept there was a momentary loss of control.
“You are a woman of impeccable character.
“You are a thoroughly decent woman and this offence is completely out of character. It’s for that reason I can accept there is no risk you will offend again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Why Manchester United made six changes vs Club Brugge

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended his decision to make six changes to the Manchester United team and questioned the lightness of the balls provided by Uefa for their Europa League draw with Club Brugge .
Solskjaer rested David de Gea , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Eric Bailly , Fred , Bruno Fernandes and Daniel James three days after their 2-0 defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge .
Solskjaer also experimented with a 5-1-3-1 formation at the Jan Breydel Stadion , where United 's drab performance in rain-soaked conditions was salvaged by an Anthony Martial equaliser .
Martial was supported by Juan Mata @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a three-pronged attack yet United only started to control the match following the introduction of Bruno Fernandes in the 81st minute .
`` It was a difficult game against a well-organised team in difficult conditions , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I do n't think it was one of the best games that anyone 's seen .
A bit sloppy , concentration-wise , but the conditions with pitch and the ball make it hard .
You can ask any of the players ; that ball does n't help when you want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make everyone a part of the squad , give them games , we 've got so many games now , we got an away goal , got a draw , we go home next week and hopefully we can finish the job .
`` Of course , a Monday night game and then Thursday , there 's less recovery and it 's a game again on Sunday [ against Watford ] .
So you 've got to think about the bigger picture and not one game .
`` So we made the decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a score draw .
So they 've got to come to Old Trafford , score and if they want a draw they need to score more than one .
So we 're looking forward to Thursday . ''
When Solskjaer was pressed on the issue of the balls , he replied : `` It 's just different and difficult to play with , you can get one and try !
But it 's the same for the two teams .
The conditions were n't nice ; the wind and the rain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ both teams .
Their throw-in and long kick straight through the middle .
A lack of concentration from both teams there . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended his decision to make six changes to the Manchester United team and questioned the lightness of the balls provided by Uefa for their Europa League draw with Club Brugge.
Solskjaer rested David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Fred, Bruno Fernandes and Daniel James three days after their 2-0 defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Solskjaer also experimented with a 5-1-3-1 formation at the Jan Breydel Stadion, where United's drab performance in rain-soaked conditions was salvaged by an Anthony Martial equaliser.
Martial was supported by Juan Mata, Andreas Pereira, and Jesse Lingard in a three-pronged attack yet United only started to control the match following the introduction of Bruno Fernandes in the 81st minute.
"It was a difficult game against a well-organised team in difficult conditions," Solskjaer said. "I don't think it was one of the best games that anyone's seen. A bit sloppy, concentration-wise, but the conditions with pitch and the ball make it hard. You can ask any of the players; that ball doesn't help when you want to play football.
"We needed to make everyone a part of the squad, give them games, we've got so many games now, we got an away goal, got a draw, we go home next week and hopefully we can finish the job.
"Of course, a Monday night game and then Thursday, there's less recovery and it's a game again on Sunday [against Watford]. So you've got to think about the bigger picture and not one game.
"So we made the decisions we made and we got a draw, a score draw. So they've got to come to Old Trafford, score and if they want a draw they need to score more than one. So we're looking forward to Thursday."
When Solskjaer was pressed on the issue of the balls, he replied: "It's just different and difficult to play with, you can get one and try! But it's the same for the two teams. The conditions weren't nice; the wind and the rain.
"But anyway, strange goals for both teams. Their throw-in and long kick straight through the middle. A lack of concentration from both teams there."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-20--Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata praises Anthony Martial impact

Juan Mata has piled the praise on Anthony Martial following his impressive goal for Manchester United against Club Brugge in the Europa League .
United were held to a 1-1 draw by the Belgian champions on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League knockout tie as Martial salvaged a dismal first-half display .
Martial has now been directly involved in four goals in his last four appearances on the road in all competitions ( 3 goals , 1 assist ) , as many as in his previous 10 games .
Speaking after the match Mata praised the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a special talent for their side .
“ If you want one player to go against the goalkeeper , he ’ s one of the best in our team for sure , '' Mata told MUTV .
`` He was very calm , very composed , great finish and a very important away goal.
” United will need an improved performance if they are to secure passage to the last 16 next Thursday , and Mata admits his side will need to be more creative if they are to break down such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Obviously we wanted to win and I think in the second half we pressed better and played more time in their half .
“ We had chances to maybe score the second .
But they started well , they ’ re a team that play good with the ball and defend very compact without the ball , they put a lot of bodies in the back .
And we couldn ’ t find the spaces in the first half .
They scored a goal we shouldn ’ t concede .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So we wanted to win , obviously 1-1 is not a very bad result , but we always want to win .
“ We just couldn ’ t find spaces , they defended very well with five plus four .
We tried to play a few times through the middle , which we didn ’ t succeed to do that .
Then we scored that goal and from then we played a bit better .
We had a chance with Brandon , we had a post with Anthony .
In the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first , controlled more of the game .
We had some chances or half chances to score the second goal .
”

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Juan Mata has piled the praise on Anthony Martial following his impressive goal for Manchester United against Club Brugge in the Europa League.
United were held to a 1-1 draw by the Belgian champions on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League knockout tie as Martial salvaged a dismal first-half display.
Martial has now been directly involved in four goals in his last four appearances on the road in all competitions (3 goals, 1 assist), as many as in his previous 10 games.
Speaking after the match Mata praised the French forward and explained what makes him such a special talent for their side.
“If you want one player to go against the goalkeeper, he’s one of the best in our team for sure," Mata told MUTV.
"He was very calm, very composed, great finish and a very important away goal.”
United will need an improved performance if they are to secure passage to the last 16 next Thursday, and Mata admits his side will need to be more creative if they are to break down such a well-drilled defensive side.
The Spaniard added: “Obviously we wanted to win and I think in the second half we pressed better and played more time in their half.
“We had chances to maybe score the second. But they started well, they’re a team that play good with the ball and defend very compact without the ball, they put a lot of bodies in the back. And we couldn’t find the spaces in the first half. They scored a goal we shouldn’t concede. We scored a goal from their mistake. So we wanted to win, obviously 1-1 is not a very bad result, but we always want to win.
“We just couldn’t find spaces, they defended very well with five plus four. We tried to play a few times through the middle, which we didn’t succeed to do that. Then we scored that goal and from then we played a bit better. We had a chance with Brandon, we had a post with Anthony. In the second half we played much better than the first, controlled more of the game. We had some chances or half chances to score the second goal.”