themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Raul Jimenez sends Manchester United transfer message

Wolves forward Raul Jimenez has told Manchester United there is no release clause in his current deal amid reports regarding his future .
The Mexican forward has 22 goals in 44 appearances this season leading to reports linking him with both Real Madrid and United when the transfer market reopens .
Interest is expected to be high in Jimenez ahead of the summer transfer window and now the 28-year-old has told prospective buyers that it would take a substantial fee to lure him away .
“ They ( Wolves ) bought me for €40million ( £34.5m ) , they won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told Marca .
“ There is no release clause , but the clubs [ in England ] , it is different how they are managed.
” Jimenez had the opportunity to move to China prior to sealing his Wolves transfer , but he insists his desire has always been to play at the highest level imaginable .
He added : `` I think it was €8m ( £6.9m ) a year or something .
You think about it , but both at that time and now my dream has been to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The decision I made to stay at Benfica , the decision I made to come to the Wolves , despite being a newly promoted team , that all people would think we would be fighting against relegation , we had a very good campaign and we got into the Europa League .
`` I see a lot of people talking and saying that 'he 's [ ready ] for a top-six team ' .
Right now we are in fifth place and we are not behind anything of those teams .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way above this season , I think we are fighting as equals with everyone else . ''

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Wolves forward Raul Jimenez has told Manchester United there is no release clause in his current deal amid reports regarding his future.
The Mexican forward has 22 goals in 44 appearances this season leading to reports linking him with both Real Madrid and United when the transfer market reopens.
Interest is expected to be high in Jimenez ahead of the summer transfer window and now the 28-year-old has told prospective buyers that it would take a substantial fee to lure him away.
“They (Wolves) bought me for €40million (£34.5m), they won’t sell me for less,” he told Marca.
“There is no release clause, but the clubs [in England], it is different how they are managed.”
Jimenez had the opportunity to move to China prior to sealing his Wolves transfer, but he insists his desire has always been to play at the highest level imaginable.
He added: "I think it was €8m (£6.9m) a year or something. You think about it, but both at that time and now my dream has been to succeed here in high competition football.
"The decision I made to stay at Benfica, the decision I made to come to the Wolves, despite being a newly promoted team, that all people would think we would be fighting against relegation, we had a very good campaign and we got into the Europa League.
"I see a lot of people talking and saying that 'he's [ready] for a top-six team'. Right now we are in fifth place and we are not behind anything of those teams. I mean, apart from Liverpool who are way above this season, I think we are fighting as equals with everyone else."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Police launch online page for people to report anyone breaking lockdown rules

Greater Manchester Police have launched a dedicated web page for people to report a breach of Covid-19 lockdown rules .
Last week the government introduced strict rules on when people could leave the house to stop the spread of coronavirus .
People can only leave the house to buy essentials from a shop , to do one exercise a day , for medical reasons or for essential work .
Read more of today 's top stories here GMP have been encouraging members of the public to get in touch if they notice anybody ignoring the lockdown rules .
The website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entering a post code to let officers know where it has taken place .
Anyone who sees 'large gatherings ' or businesses flouting the rules is asked to make reports online .
A statement on the web page said : `` We 're seeking to resolve situations where people appear to be or are contravening the government advice on physical social distancing and the stay at home measures without resorting to enforcement and issuing fines .
`` Please only tell us about something if you feel there is a significant issue or breach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about . ''
Earlier this week a man appeared in court and was fined for breaking lockdown measures in Tameside .
Hamza Ali , of Burlington Street , Ashton-under-Lyne , was among a group of adults seen hanging about on Millennium Green , St Peters , on Monday night ( March 30 ) .
He was ordered to pay a £217 fine for the offence of contravening a requirement as to the restriction of movement during an emergency period .
It comes as the Government has scaled up its public health messaging with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public “ people will die ” if they don ’ t stay home during the coronavirus lockdown .
Full-page adverts featuring the new messaging – including the slogan “ Stay home .
Protect the NHS .
Save lives ” – have been placed in most national newspapers , while social media users have also been targeted with the advertising across a variety of platforms .
The new campaign takes a far stronger tone than any produced by the Government before , using striking red and yellow colouring and featuring dramatic images of NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear .
In one example , promoted on Facebook , users are told : “ If you go out , you can spread it .
People will die.
” Another warns : “ Anyone can get it .
Anyone can spread it.
” Louis Hill , a public relations expert and managing director of The Source PR , told the PA news agency the Government was “ learning from their mistakes ” in terms of its communications strategy .
“ I believe that the Government has noted that their earlier tactics were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more open , transparent , and if you like – firmer – comms .
“ The announcement of a lockdown was unlike anything our generation has ever seen .
The messaging from the Government was clear and concise : you must not leave your home .
“ Before this , using words such as ‘ we advise ’ and ‘ we suggest ’ meant that many did not feel inclined to follow the rules , ” he added .

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Greater Manchester Police have launched a dedicated web page for people to report a breach of Covid-19 lockdown rules.
Last week the government introduced strict rules on when people could leave the house to stop the spread of coronavirus.
People can only leave the house to buy essentials from a shop, to do one exercise a day, for medical reasons or for essential work.
GMP have been encouraging members of the public to get in touch if they notice anybody ignoring the lockdown rules.
The website allows users to report a breach by entering a post code to let officers know where it has taken place.
Anyone who sees 'large gatherings' or businesses flouting the rules is asked to make reports online.
A statement on the web page said: "We're seeking to resolve situations where people appear to be or are contravening the government advice on physical social distancing and the stay at home measures without resorting to enforcement and issuing fines.
"Please only tell us about something if you feel there is a significant issue or breach which you think we need to know about."
Earlier this week a man appeared in court and was fined for breaking lockdown measures in Tameside.
Hamza Ali, of Burlington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, was among a group of adults seen hanging about on Millennium Green, St Peters, on Monday night (March 30).
He was ordered to pay a £217 fine for the offence of contravening a requirement as to the restriction of movement during an emergency period.
To make a report visit gmp.police.uk/c19.
It comes as the Government has scaled up its public health messaging with a series of striking adverts warning the public “people will die” if they don’t stay home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Full-page adverts featuring the new messaging – including the slogan “Stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives” – have been placed in most national newspapers, while social media users have also been targeted with the advertising across a variety of platforms.
The new campaign takes a far stronger tone than any produced by the Government before, using striking red and yellow colouring and featuring dramatic images of NHS staff in face masks and other protective wear.
In one example, promoted on Facebook, users are told: “If you go out, you can spread it. People will die.”
Another warns: “Anyone can get it. Anyone can spread it.”
Louis Hill, a public relations expert and managing director of The Source PR, told the PA news agency the Government was “learning from their mistakes” in terms of its communications strategy.
“I believe that the Government has noted that their earlier tactics were not successful, and has now moved to more open, transparent, and if you like – firmer – comms.
“The announcement of a lockdown was unlike anything our generation has ever seen. The messaging from the Government was clear and concise: you must not leave your home.
“Before this, using words such as ‘we advise’ and ‘we suggest’ meant that many did not feel inclined to follow the rules,” he added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Premier League meeting LIVE Man Utd and City to discover new suspension

Manchester United and Man City are among the clubs represented in a Premier League video call taking place today to @ @ @ @ @ English football .
It is widely expected that the Premier League 's meeting will mean @ @ @ @ @ current April 30th deadline , with all 20 clubs to decide on the best way @ @ @ @ @ .
The Premier League could move the date back into May or follow the examples @ @ @ @ @ who have shut down their leagues for an indefinite period .
The peak of the @ @ @ @ @ known and with the country in 'lockdown ' mode , football has taken a back @ @ @ @ @ games in the summer or even declaring the season null and void have been touted @ @ @ @ @ City will have their say , along with the other 18 clubs .

The Premier League have taken the decision to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus outbreak but have reiterated their commitment to play remaining fixtures when it is possible.
A statement confirmed the April 30th deadline has been removed and the Premier League will monitor the COVID-19 outbreak before deciding on the best course of action.
With the country in 'lockdown' as things stand, football has taken a back seat, though the league confirmed that players from Manchester United and Man City - plus the other 18 clubs - will be asked to take a 30 per cent wage cut to help deal with the financial hit caused by coronavirus.
Playing the remaining games in the summer remains a possibility. The Premier League also confirmed they have donated £20million to support the National Health Service and also pledged to advance funds of £125m to the EFL and National League amid fears clubs could fold.
Read the full statement and what it means for United and City below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Cops investigating death of man in Tameside no longer treating it as suspicious

Police investigating the death of a man in Tameside are no longer treating it as suspicious .
Officers were called just after 2pm yesterday by the ambulance service to reports that a man ’ s body had been found at a property on Holland Road , Hyde .
A statement this evening from Greater Manchester Police read : `` Enquiries have established that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death .
`` A 40-year-old man was arrested but he has since been released and faces no further action . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Chatterton , of GMP ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time .
“ We have taken all the necessary steps to conduct a thorough investigation and our extensive enquiries , alongside a Home Office post mortem , have helped us establish the full circumstances surrounding the man ’ s death and they are not suspicious .
`` The man who was in custody , assisting us with our investigation , has been released and faces no further action .
“ I understand that rumours and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the community so I hope this update reassures members of the public .
I would like to use this opportunity to reiterate that the man ’ s death is not linked to Covid-19 .
”

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Police investigating the death of a man in Tameside are no longer treating it as suspicious.
Officers were called just after 2pm yesterday by the ambulance service to reports that a man’s body had been found at a property on Holland Road, Hyde.
A statement this evening from Greater Manchester Police read: "Enquiries have established that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
"A 40-year-old man was arrested but he has since been released and faces no further action."
Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Chatterton, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time.
“We have taken all the necessary steps to conduct a thorough investigation and our extensive enquiries, alongside a Home Office post mortem, have helped us establish the full circumstances surrounding the man’s death and they are not suspicious.
"The man who was in custody, assisting us with our investigation, has been released and faces no further action.
“I understand that rumours and the increased police presence created some concern in the community so I hope this update reassures members of the public. I would like to use this opportunity to reiterate that the man’s death is not linked to Covid-19.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Breaking down key moments that set Grealish on Man United path

There can be little doubt that Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season .
The 24-year-old has long been regarded as one of the country ’ s outstanding talents but it is only this year , with Villa back in the top flight , that he is beginning to truly realise the ceiling of his potential .
It seems increasingly inevitable that Grealish ’ s long-term future lies away from Villa Park .
Such an exit may be concluded as early as this summer , with a near-certainty should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid the drop down back into the Championship .
Manchester United is a possible destination for the creative midfielder - the Reds will continue to carefully pursue long-term targets this summer and Grealish fits the profile .
A young , homegrown footballer who would immediately elevate the team ’ s potential and add further creativity into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side .
Here are three key moments to date this campaign which have demonstrated why the player is destined for a big transfer .
It was the clearest miscarriage in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into six minutes of added time at Selhurst Park , Aston Villa were desperately pushing for an equaliser .
Jordan Ayew ’ s 73rd minute goal had appeared to prove decisive following an earlier red card for the visitor ’ s Trezequet .
Cue Grealish taking centre stage , as he has done so often this season .
Picking up the ball on the halfway line , he sprinted into the opposition half - playing a one-two with substitute Conor Hourihane and continued to surge forward .
Running through four Villa players , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty area before being knocked off balance by Wilfried Zaha .
Despite losing his footing and falling sideways for the infringement , the Villa star managed to maintain his footing and finding an unmarked Henri Lansbury who side-footed home the equaliser .
Grealish had stumbled into Gary Cahill as he fell to the ground , but leapt up straight away to join the joyous celebrations .
Yet it was referee Kevin Friend who had the last word - infuriatingly judging that Grealish had dived - a judgement not supported by TV replays - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfairness in south London , Grealish provided another memorable assist in the capital in October with another superb piece of individual play against Arsenal .
With the game approaching the hour mark and tantalisingly poised at 1-1 , it was the playmaker who once again grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck .
Collecting the ball just inside the opposition half , Grealish ran .
And ran .
And ran .
Past Callum Chambers .
Past Granit Xhaka .
Past Mateo Guendouzi .
And finally , past Sokratis Papastathopoulos .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut the call back for Wesley to produce a calm finish under the challenge of David Luiz .
The goal was all about Grealish .
No player seriously attempted a tackle , partly due to their own fragile setup but also as they knew that the Villa star could easily shift direction both with his body and the ball .
Just as Grealish had taken like a duck to water on the main stage at the Emirates , two months later he produced another magical moment .
This time it was directly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour de force , showing that he was a class above many others on the pitch not just on the Villa side , but for the hosts too .
Grealish picked up the ball on the left-side of the area , finding space as the ever-tenacious Aaron Wan Bissaka drifted centrally to cover the attacking threat .
Only Andreas Pereira tracking back could offer United cover .
Sensing the defensive weakness , Grealish sensed his moment .
He showed Andreas down the by-line before going back inside onto his right side and from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at goal .
To the disbelief of everyone , it flew into the far top corner .
A true postage stamp finish .
Freeze the action as Grealish moves to shoot and the magnitude of the finish truly becomes clear .
Taking an immediate sharp turn past Andreas ’ s outstretched foot and an inch behind Wan Bissaka ’ s head , the shot was unstoppable for the perfectly positioned David de Gea .
It was a remarkable attempt that few would even have had the audacity to attempt , never mind pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it became undeniable that this was Grealish ’ s stage .

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There can be little doubt that Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season. The 24-year-old has long been regarded as one of the country’s outstanding talents but it is only this year, with Villa back in the top flight, that he is beginning to truly realise the ceiling of his potential.
It seems increasingly inevitable that Grealish’s long-term future lies away from Villa Park. Such an exit may be concluded as early as this summer, with a near-certainty should Dean Smith’s side fail to avoid the drop down back into the Championship.
Manchester United is a possible destination for the creative midfielder - the Reds will continue to carefully pursue long-term targets this summer and Grealish fits the profile. A young, homegrown footballer who would immediately elevate the team’s potential and add further creativity into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. Here are three key moments to date this campaign which have demonstrated why the player is destined for a big transfer.
Grealish the leader
It was the clearest miscarriage in the Premier League of justice this season. Deep into six minutes of added time at Selhurst Park, Aston Villa were desperately pushing for an equaliser. Jordan Ayew’s 73rd minute goal had appeared to prove decisive following an earlier red card for the visitor’s Trezequet.
Cue Grealish taking centre stage, as he has done so often this season. Picking up the ball on the halfway line, he sprinted into the opposition half - playing a one-two with substitute Conor Hourihane and continued to surge forward. Running through four Villa players, Grealish arrived to the edge of the penalty area before being knocked off balance by Wilfried Zaha.
Despite losing his footing and falling sideways for the infringement, the Villa star managed to maintain his footing and finding an unmarked Henri Lansbury who side-footed home the equaliser. Grealish had stumbled into Gary Cahill as he fell to the ground, but leapt up straight away to join the joyous celebrations.
Yet it was referee Kevin Friend who had the last word - infuriatingly judging that Grealish had dived - a judgement not supported by TV replays - and was subsequently punished.
Grealish the provider
Despite the unfairness in south London, Grealish provided another memorable assist in the capital in October with another superb piece of individual play against Arsenal. With the game approaching the hour mark and tantalisingly poised at 1-1, it was the playmaker who once again grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.
Collecting the ball just inside the opposition half, Grealish ran. And ran. And ran. Past Callum Chambers. Past Granit Xhaka. Past Mateo Guendouzi. And finally, past Sokratis Papastathopoulos. After edging past the cumbersome Greek, Grealish cut the call back for Wesley to produce a calm finish under the challenge of David Luiz.
The goal was all about Grealish. No player seriously attempted a tackle, partly due to their own fragile setup but also as they knew that the Villa star could easily shift direction both with his body and the ball.
Villa lost the game, again - 3-2.
Grealish the goalscorer
Just as Grealish had taken like a duck to water on the main stage at the Emirates, two months later he produced another magical moment. This time it was directly in front of the United faithful in another tour de force, showing that he was a class above many others on the pitch not just on the Villa side, but for the hosts too.
Grealish picked up the ball on the left-side of the area, finding space as the ever-tenacious Aaron Wan Bissaka drifted centrally to cover the attacking threat. Only Andreas Pereira tracking back could offer United cover. Sensing the defensive weakness, Grealish sensed his moment. He showed Andreas down the by-line before going back inside onto his right side and from a seemingly impossible, curling a shot at goal. To the disbelief of everyone, it flew into the far top corner. A true postage stamp finish.
Freeze the action as Grealish moves to shoot and the magnitude of the finish truly becomes clear. Taking an immediate sharp turn past Andreas’s outstretched foot and an inch behind Wan Bissaka’s head, the shot was unstoppable for the perfectly positioned David de Gea. It was a remarkable attempt that few would even have had the audacity to attempt, never mind pull off. It was the moment where it became undeniable that this was Grealish’s stage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Naomi Broady considered supermarket work when Wimbledon was cancelled

Stockport tennis star Naomi Broady says she considered working at a supermarket when Wimbledon was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak .
Naomi , 30 , told BBC Radio Manchester that professional tennis players have not yet received any financial support , even though major tournaments have been cancelled .
`` Tennis is an individual sport and we win our money , so if we 're not able to win it , we do n't get any , it 's that simple , '' she told BBC Radio Manchester .
`` I was looking at doing supermarket work , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were struggling for staff . ''
On Wednesday it was announced that Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War Two .
The rest of the tennis season has been postponed until July 13 at the earliest .
The French Open has been rescheduled to take place between September 20 and October 4 .
Naomi suffered an ankle injury last year and has not played a match since .
The sports star , who is the older sister of tennis player Liam Broady , told BBC Radio Manchester that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media group to help people in their local area with chores during the lockdown , she said .
She said : `` No players will be earning money whilst the tours are off .
“ I know a lot of the lower ranked players who do n't really make money on the tour , do n't have savings and they 're campaigning to try and get some sort of financial help or relief .
`` The small bit of relief , almost , is that everyone is in the same boat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so unless players have got a court in their own back garden , which is n't many of them , no one is able to do anything at all . ''

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Stockport tennis star Naomi Broady says she considered working at a supermarket when Wimbledon was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Naomi, 30, told BBC Radio Manchester that professional tennis players have not yet received any financial support, even though major tournaments have been cancelled.
"Tennis is an individual sport and we win our money, so if we're not able to win it, we don't get any, it's that simple," she told BBC Radio Manchester.
"I was looking at doing supermarket work, especially at the start when they were saying they were struggling for staff."
On Wednesday it was announced that Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War Two.
The rest of the tennis season has been postponed until July 13 at the earliest.
The French Open has been rescheduled to take place between September 20 and October 4.
Naomi suffered an ankle injury last year and has not played a match since.
The sports star, who is the older sister of tennis player Liam Broady, told BBC Radio Manchester that the siblings have signed up to a social media group to help people in their local area with chores during the lockdown, she said.
She said: "No players will be earning money whilst the tours are off.
“I know a lot of the lower ranked players who don't really make money on the tour, don't have savings and they're campaigning to try and get some sort of financial help or relief.
"The small bit of relief, almost, is that everyone is in the same boat. The country is in lockdown now, so unless players have got a court in their own back garden, which isn't many of them, no one is able to do anything at all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Charity wants victims of domestic violence to know they CAN still reach them

Charity bosses fear domestic violence victims who get help at their drop in centre may not easily be able to reach them during the coronavirus lockdown .
Wythenshawe-based domestic violence charity Safespots has had to temporarily close its doors due to lockdown restrictions , but the charity is still operating and available to help victims .
Coun Sarah Judge - who co-runs the charity - says Safespots is still operating a phone and online service .
And she fears there will be an increase in calls within the next fortnight as the pressures of lockdown increase .
“ Being cooped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family where things are not toxic , can be difficult , ” she says .
“ For women who walk on eggshells daily , they can ’ t just get out and go for a walk now .
Lockdown does put people at risk and will fray people ’ s patience anyway.
” Safespots temporarily closed its drop in centre , at Wythenshawe Civic Centre , last Monday .
But the phoneline is running with extended hours and help is also available online .
“ We ’ re actually not seeing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no more than normal , ” Sarah says .
“ I think the worrying reason for that is that we would usually have footfall too .
`` Many women stuck in the house would usually say “ I ’ m just popping to the shops ” and in normal circumstances could come and see us .
But they can ’ t really do that now .
“ The concern is that those women who would usually sneak out to see us can ’ t reach us .
“ I expect that over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in incidents and the levels of desperation rising .
“ This lockdown is still quite an unusual situation for everyone .
I think even in a couple of weeks we will see an increase.
” She added : “ We want women to know that we are still available over the phone and online .
“ The courts are still operating , we are still pushing for things like child protection orders and non molestation orders .
“ Yes , it ’ s a new way of working but we can still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reach you.
” Safespots has launched a fundraising campaign to help keep women safe during the pandemic and to provide them with essential items during the lockdown .
Every penny donated will go directly to help women and families who need support .
It will pay for things like travel and hotel rooms for women fleeing domestic violence who are waiting on alternative accommodation .
You can donate here .
You can get help by visiting the Safespots website here or by calling 07873889637

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Charity bosses fear domestic violence victims who get help at their drop in centre may not easily be able to reach them during the coronavirus lockdown.
Wythenshawe-based domestic violence charity Safespots has had to temporarily close its doors due to lockdown restrictions, but the charity is still operating and available to help victims.
Coun Sarah Judge - who co-runs the charity - says Safespots is still operating a phone and online service.
And she fears there will be an increase in calls within the next fortnight as the pressures of lockdown increase.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Being cooped up inside a house, even for a family where things are not toxic, can be difficult,” she says.
“For women who walk on eggshells daily, they can’t just get out and go for a walk now. Lockdown does put people at risk and will fray people’s patience anyway.”
Safespots temporarily closed its drop in centre, at Wythenshawe Civic Centre, last Monday.
But the phoneline is running with extended hours and help is also available online.
“We’re actually not seeing a huge number of calls at the moment, no more than normal,” Sarah says.
“I think the worrying reason for that is that we would usually have footfall too.
"Many women stuck in the house would usually say “I’m just popping to the shops” and in normal circumstances could come and see us. But they can’t really do that now.
“The concern is that those women who would usually sneak out to see us can’t reach us.
“I expect that over the coming weeks we will see an increase in incidents and the levels of desperation rising.
“This lockdown is still quite an unusual situation for everyone. I think even in a couple of weeks we will see an increase.”
She added: “We want women to know that we are still available over the phone and online.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“The courts are still operating, we are still pushing for things like child protection orders and non molestation orders.
“Yes, it’s a new way of working but we can still help and we will find some way to reach you.”
Safespots has launched a fundraising campaign to help keep women safe during the pandemic and to provide them with essential items during the lockdown.
Every penny donated will go directly to help women and families who need support.
It will pay for things like travel and hotel rooms for women fleeing domestic violence who are waiting on alternative accommodation.
You can donate here.
You can get help by visiting the Safespots website here or by calling 07873889637


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Man United identify two Sancho alternatives and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are considering moves for former players Wilfried Zaha or Memphis Depay if they fail to sign Jadon Sancho in the next transfer window , according to reports .
United are expected to further improve their squad in the summer with attacking reinforcements high on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's wish list .
Sancho is the club 's priority target to enhance the flanks and they are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old , who perfectly fits into the new strategy of signing young , talented and preferably British players .
The England international has been a revelation since leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has established himself as one of the most effective and clinical forwards in the game , despite his young age .
After an astonishing breakout campaign last year , Sancho has been even better this season and currently has 17 goals and 19 assists in 35 games to his name .
It 's expected that Sancho will leave Germany in the summer to move to one of Europe 's elite clubs but Dortmund have made it clear that they wo n't be letting him go on the cheap .
However , the Express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend the quoted £120million for Sancho when football and the transfer market is in flux due to the coronavirus outbreak .
It 's claimed that United may be forced to sought cheaper alternatives to improve their attack and could turn to former players Memphis or Zaha .
Memphis arrived at United under much acclaim from PSV but failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford and was sold to French side Lyon just 18 months later .
The Dutchman has since developed into a fine striker and was given the captain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out until July .
Despite his struggles at United , the club still saw enough potential in Memphis to inset a buy-back clause into his contract when selling him to the Ligue 1 club .
However , there was n't one in the deal that saw Zaha return to Crystal Palace after a poor spell at United , including time spent on-loan at Cardiff City - where he played under Solskjaer .
The Ivorian has also gone on to become a brilliant player , but is contracted at Palace until 2023 and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Elsewhere , reports in Spain suggest United have made contact with Barcelona over signing Samuel Umtiti .
Sport , via SportWitness , reports that Barcelona need to raise funds for the summer transfer window and that United are interested in the defender .
However , MEN Sport understand a centre-back is not on Solskjaer 's list of priorities in the upcoming window following last summer 's acquisition of Harry Maguire .

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Manchester United are considering moves for former players Wilfried Zaha or Memphis Depay if they fail to sign Jadon Sancho in the next transfer window, according to reports.
United are expected to further improve their squad in the summer with attacking reinforcements high on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.
Sancho is the club's priority target to enhance the flanks and they are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, who perfectly fits into the new strategy of signing young, talented and preferably British players.
The England international has been a revelation since leaving neighbours Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund and has established himself as one of the most effective and clinical forwards in the game, despite his young age.
After an astonishing breakout campaign last year, Sancho has been even better this season and currently has 17 goals and 19 assists in 35 games to his name.
It's expected that Sancho will leave Germany in the summer to move to one of Europe's elite clubs but Dortmund have made it clear that they won't be letting him go on the cheap.
However, the Express claim it's unlikely that United will spend the quoted £120million for Sancho when football and the transfer market is in flux due to the coronavirus outbreak.
It's claimed that United may be forced to sought cheaper alternatives to improve their attack and could turn to former players Memphis or Zaha.
Memphis arrived at United under much acclaim from PSV but failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford and was sold to French side Lyon just 18 months later. The Dutchman has since developed into a fine striker and was given the captain's armband before an ACL injury ruled him out until July.
Despite his struggles at United, the club still saw enough potential in Memphis to inset a buy-back clause into his contract when selling him to the Ligue 1 club.
However, there wasn't one in the deal that saw Zaha return to Crystal Palace after a poor spell at United, including time spent on-loan at Cardiff City - where he played under Solskjaer.
The Ivorian has also gone on to become a brilliant player, but is contracted at Palace until 2023 and would also likely cost a lot to pry away.
Elsewhere, reports in Spain suggest United have made contact with Barcelona over signing Samuel Umtiti.
Sport, via SportWitness, reports that Barcelona need to raise funds for the summer transfer window and that United are interested in the defender.
However, MEN Sport understand a centre-back is not on Solskjaer's list of priorities in the upcoming window following last summer's acquisition of Harry Maguire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--This 99-year-old great grandmother from Stockport has recovered from coronavirus

A 99-year-old great-grandmother is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to have recovered from coronavirus .
Great-grandmother Rita Reynolds fell ill last Wednesday and , after she tested positive for the virus , the family was told to expect the worst as her condition deteriorated .
End of life drugs were ordered and Rita was kept comfortable by the dedicated staff at her care home , Abbeyfield in Bramhall , Stockport .
But against all odds , Rita fought back and started to pull through and get better .
Yesterday , district nurses said she was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henry Phillips has now joked that her incredible recovery has probably been aided by her diet of 'marmalade sandwiches and biscuits ' - her favourite thing to eat .
Former Women 's Air Force driver Rita , who survived The Blitz by hiding under the kitchen table reading a book , is now looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in July .
Henry , 37 , an accountant , said : `` I was certain that was it for her .
`` When you hear everything you hear about coronavirus , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 99 so obviously she 's frail - I did n't think there was any way she would recover from it .
`` But she seems to have done it . ''
Joking , he added : `` I do n't know how she got through it .
I do n't think she has ever eaten a vegetable or fruit .
`` She lives on marmalade sandwiches and biscuits , but she 's had a terrible diet her entire life .
She 's always just eaten chocolates and biscuits .
`` But she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the home they always ask her what she wants to eat and joke that they do n't know why they ask her - every day she only ever wants marmalade sandwiches .
Read more of today 's stories here '' Biscuits , cakes and marmalade sandwiches - that 's probably what got her through it . ''
Rita , who was born in the Isle of Man , was married to late husband Ralph , a scientist , and they had three children , four grandchildren and two great grandchildren .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and survived a bomb which landed outside her home in Liverpool , aged 21 , when she hid under the table , after refusing to get in the air raid shelter because she wanted to read her book .
Vigilant care home staff originally called in the doctor after Rita struggled to breathe , and she did n't feel like eating or getting out of bed .
Henry 's mum Cindy Phillips , who visited her own mother daily , maintained a bedside vigil and was told to expect the worst .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test and it came back as positive .
She was n't doing very well .
`` They got the end of life medication prescribed for her , although she did n't ever take it .
`` My mum , was being told that she had a few days left .
`` Mum was devastated .
She goes to see her every single day .
My mum was worried about her dying and not being able to be with her at that time . ''
But on Sunday , care home staff reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eat something , and by Wednesday reports were she was 'going to recover ' .
District nurses who visited her yesterday said they believed Rita had 'come out the other side ' , according to her grandson .
He added : `` They said they are no longer thinking about end of life and they think she has recovered from the virus .
`` I do n't think they will re-test as I do n't suppose there is any point , but it looks like she has made a miracle recovery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said as far as they are concerned , she has recovered from it .
She 's up and eating and seems fine . ''
Henry paid tribute to the staff at Abbeyfield in Bramhall who have continued to give his grandmother `` incredible '' care throughout her ordeal .

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A 99-year-old great-grandmother is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to have recovered from coronavirus.
Great-grandmother Rita Reynolds fell ill last Wednesday and, after she tested positive for the virus, the family was told to expect the worst as her condition deteriorated.
End of life drugs were ordered and Rita was kept comfortable by the dedicated staff at her care home, Abbeyfield in Bramhall, Stockport.
But against all odds, Rita fought back and started to pull through and get better.
Yesterday, district nurses said she was on the mend.
Rita's relieved grandson Henry Phillips has now joked that her incredible recovery has probably been aided by her diet of 'marmalade sandwiches and biscuits' - her favourite thing to eat.
Former Women's Air Force driver Rita, who survived The Blitz by hiding under the kitchen table reading a book, is now looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in July.
(Image: Henry Phillips / SWNS.COM)
Henry, 37, an accountant, said: "I was certain that was it for her.
"When you hear everything you hear about coronavirus, and a 99-year-old gets it - she's 99 so obviously she's frail - I didn't think there was any way she would recover from it.
"But she seems to have done it."
Joking, he added: "I don't know how she got through it. I don't think she has ever eaten a vegetable or fruit.
"She lives on marmalade sandwiches and biscuits, but she's had a terrible diet her entire life. She's always just eaten chocolates and biscuits.
"But she's never smoked or really drank.
"At the home they always ask her what she wants to eat and joke that they don't know why they ask her - every day she only ever wants marmalade sandwiches.
"Biscuits, cakes and marmalade sandwiches - that's probably what got her through it."
Rita, who was born in the Isle of Man, was married to late husband Ralph, a scientist, and they had three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
(Image: Henry Phillips / SWNS.COM)
She was a driver during the war, and survived a bomb which landed outside her home in Liverpool, aged 21, when she hid under the table, after refusing to get in the air raid shelter because she wanted to read her book.
Vigilant care home staff originally called in the doctor after Rita struggled to breathe, and she didn't feel like eating or getting out of bed.
Henry's mum Cindy Phillips, who visited her own mother daily, maintained a bedside vigil and was told to expect the worst.
He added: "Rita had the coronavirus test and it came back as positive. She wasn't doing very well.
"They got the end of life medication prescribed for her, although she didn't ever take it.
"My mum, was being told that she had a few days left.
"Mum was devastated. She goes to see her every single day. My mum was worried about her dying and not being able to be with her at that time."
(Image: Henry Phillips / SWNS.COM)
But on Sunday, care home staff reported that she was miraculously improving - and able to eat something, and by Wednesday reports were she was 'going to recover'.
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District nurses who visited her yesterday said they believed Rita had 'come out the other side', according to her grandson.
He added: "They said they are no longer thinking about end of life and they think she has recovered from the virus.
"I don't think they will re-test as I don't suppose there is any point, but it looks like she has made a miracle recovery.
"The district nurses have come in and said as far as they are concerned, she has recovered from it. She's up and eating and seems fine."
Henry paid tribute to the staff at Abbeyfield in Bramhall who have continued to give his grandmother "incredible" care throughout her ordeal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--No policy to deny hospital beds to care home residents, government insists

There is no ‘ blanket rule ’ that means care home residents with suspected coronavirus will not be admitted to hospital , the health secretary has insisted , amid reports that elderly residents are being denied beds .
Matt Hancock also insisted that social care workers are being treated ‘ exactly the same ’ as NHS staff in the national bid to provide protective equipment - amid growing concerns that the sector is being sidelined .
Today shadow care minister and Salford MP Barbara Keeley warned there seemed to be ‘ almost a policy decision ’ to deny hospital beds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also suggesting social care had been an ‘ afterthought ’ for the government during the pandemic .
However at today ’ s Downing Street briefing , Mr Hancock insisted this was not the case .
“ It is absolutely not a blanket rule that people shouldn ’ t go to hospital from care homes , ” he said .
“ Hospital is there for people when they need it , when the doctors advise that they go .
And we have 2,029 spare critical care beds in the NHS right now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nightingale hospitals and that is testament to the NHS who ’ ve done amazing work.
” In Brighton , Salford and elsewhere in Greater Manchester there have been reports of doctors telling care home residents and their providers directly that they will not be taken to hospital if they have coronavirus .
One provider said : “ We have been told that our residents will not be taken to hospital if they display symptoms or have the virus , ” adding that GPs were FaceTiming residents to tell them that was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was no overarching policy to that effect .
He added : “ There is no blanket rule .
It is a clinical judgement about when somebody goes to hospital.
” At the briefing Mr Hancock was also asked about access to personal protective equipment for social care staff .
Labour and council bosses are becoming increasingly worried that there is too little attention being paid to the sector , where workers move between homes or among care home residents who are often highly vulnerable , but often without access to masks or other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one Salford home alone , five people had already died from the disease , while Newsnight reported 16 out of 20 people in one Brighton home had got it , as it spread ‘ like wildfire ’ among residents .
Councils have turned to sourcing their own PPE , including in Greater Manchester , but in some cases have faced escalating prices .
Mr Hancock insisted social care was being treated ‘ exactly the same ’ as the NHS in this regard , however , adding that the issue is not a lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s incredibly important to me that we get the protective equipment that we need to people working in social care , as well as in the NHS - and all parts of the NHS , ” he said , adding that new guidance on what equipment was needed in what setting had been widely welcomed by professionals .
“ We will deliver that PPE into social care , ” he said .
“ I know that it ’ s a challenge , not least because there ’ s around 26,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes and organisations that provide care in people ’ s homes .
“ And so it is more complicated than delivering to the NHS , but the priority of getting the right PPE to social care is exactly the same as the priority of getting the right PPE to the NHS .
“ And that ’ s what the system with the support of the military is doing.
” He declined to put a figure on the national stockpile of PPE but said it ran into the ‘ millions ’ , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributed in the last few weeks .

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There is no ‘blanket rule’ that means care home residents with suspected coronavirus will not be admitted to hospital, the health secretary has insisted, amid reports that elderly residents are being denied beds.
Matt Hancock also insisted that social care workers are being treated ‘exactly the same’ as NHS staff in the national bid to provide protective equipment - amid growing concerns that the sector is being sidelined.
Today shadow care minister and Salford MP Barbara Keeley warned there seemed to be ‘almost a policy decision’ to deny hospital beds to care home residents in some areas, also suggesting social care had been an ‘afterthought’ for the government during the pandemic.
However at today’s Downing Street briefing, Mr Hancock insisted this was not the case.
“It is absolutely not a blanket rule that people shouldn’t go to hospital from care homes,” he said.
“Hospital is there for people when they need it, when the doctors advise that they go. And we have 2,029 spare critical care beds in the NHS right now. That is before we bring on stream the Nightingale hospitals and that is testament to the NHS who’ve done amazing work.”
(Image: Getty Images)
In Brighton, Salford and elsewhere in Greater Manchester there have been reports of doctors telling care home residents and their providers directly that they will not be taken to hospital if they have coronavirus.
One provider said: “We have been told that our residents will not be taken to hospital if they display symptoms or have the virus,” adding that GPs were FaceTiming residents to tell them that was the case.
However Mr Hancock insisted there was no overarching policy to that effect.
He added: “There is no blanket rule. It is a clinical judgement about when somebody goes to hospital.”
At the briefing Mr Hancock was also asked about access to personal protective equipment for social care staff.
Labour and council bosses are becoming increasingly worried that there is too little attention being paid to the sector, where workers move between homes or among care home residents who are often highly vulnerable, but often without access to masks or other kit.
Ms Keeley said that in one Salford home alone, five people had already died from the disease, while Newsnight reported 16 out of 20 people in one Brighton home had got it, as it spread ‘like wildfire’ among residents.
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
Councils have turned to sourcing their own PPE, including in Greater Manchester, but in some cases have faced escalating prices.
Mr Hancock insisted social care was being treated ‘exactly the same’ as the NHS in this regard, however, adding that the issue is not a lack of equipment but issues with distribution.
“It’s incredibly important to me that we get the protective equipment that we need to people working in social care, as well as in the NHS - and all parts of the NHS,” he said, adding that new guidance on what equipment was needed in what setting had been widely welcomed by professionals.
“We will deliver that PPE into social care,” he said.
“ I know that it’s a challenge, not least because there’s around 26,000 social care settings, a combination of care homes and organisations that provide care in people’s homes.
“And so it is more complicated than delivering to the NHS, but the priority of getting the right PPE to social care is exactly the same as the priority of getting the right PPE to the NHS.
“And that’s what the system with the support of the military is doing.”
He declined to put a figure on the national stockpile of PPE but said it ran into the ‘millions’, adding that 400m pieces had so far been distributed in the last few weeks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Resident complains about noisy Trafford trams

A resident who lives near the Trafford Metrolink line says he 's losing 14 hours of sleep a week due to 'screeching and grinding ' trams .
The £350m extension connecting Cornbrook to the Trafford Centre opened last month despite concerns over coronavirus , as it was seen as a boost to keyworkers ' connectivity .
But the long-awaited 3.4-mile route , which was funded by Greater Manchester 's devolution deal with a £20m contribution from Trafford Council , has not been welcomed by everyone .
Michael Roberts , 42 , who lives in Salford , says he and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new line .
Metrolink bosses have now told the M.E.N they will investigate the problem .
Michael , who works in IT , said : `` It 's not long been open yet it 's already destroying quality of life .
`` It runs 18 hours a day and wakes me up at 6am every morning to the sound of the first tram screeching .
I 'd usually get up at eight so I 'm losing two hours a night .
That 's like getting five nights of sleep a week .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly tired , and it does n't help on top of the ongoing crisis .
It 's hard to concentrate when you 've got that constantly going on .
`` I work from home now and I 'll be on conference calls with people asking me what the noise is .
`` How do they think this acceptable in a residential area ?
I just want them to acknowledge the problem because it seems like they do n't care . ''
Michael , who lives in a block of 250 apartments at Imperial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the S-bend at Trafford Wharf from his windows .
The first bend runs along Trafford Road .
He says there are at least a thousand apartments in the immediate area whose inhabitants will be affected .
He added : `` It 's not just the clanking of one tram on one bend , it goes round two bends so we have it twice , a low pitched grinding and a high pitched squeal .
And as soon as a tram goes in one direction then another comes in the opposite direction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tower on the other side of the quays and heard clanking wheels on tracks , but this is far worse . ''
Michael says he first complained about the line months ago during construction and has written to them a number of times since .
He added : `` I told them this is going to cause massive issues for us .
All I got in response was 'we will be running quiet trams on modern tracks and it will be much quieter than other lines ' .
`` But it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Danny Vaughan , TfGM head of Metrolink , said they had been made aware of the noise levels at this location and that engineers were investigating the issue to take 'appropriate action ' .
He added : `` While we do n't believe noises emitted by Metrolink trams are excessive for a modern light rail network , we do recognise that some locations can be more sensitive to noise than others . ''

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A resident who lives near the Trafford Metrolink line says he's losing 14 hours of sleep a week due to 'screeching and grinding' trams.
The £350m extension connecting Cornbrook to the Trafford Centre opened last month despite concerns over coronavirus, as it was seen as a boost to keyworkers' connectivity.
But the long-awaited 3.4-mile route, which was funded by Greater Manchester's devolution deal with a £20m contribution from Trafford Council, has not been welcomed by everyone.
Michael Roberts, 42, who lives in Salford, says he and his neighbours are losing sleep because of the new line.
Metrolink bosses have now told the M.E.N they will investigate the problem.
Michael, who works in IT, said: "It's not long been open yet it's already destroying quality of life.
"It runs 18 hours a day and wakes me up at 6am every morning to the sound of the first tram screeching. I'd usually get up at eight so I'm losing two hours a night. That's like getting five nights of sleep a week.
"It affects your mood, I'm constantly tired, and it doesn't help on top of the ongoing crisis. It's hard to concentrate when you've got that constantly going on.
"I work from home now and I'll be on conference calls with people asking me what the noise is.
"How do they think this acceptable in a residential area? I just want them to acknowledge the problem because it seems like they don't care."
(Image: Metrolink)
Michael, who lives in a block of 250 apartments at Imperial Point near the MediaCity stop, can see the S-bend at Trafford Wharf from his windows. The first bend runs along Trafford Road.
He says there are at least a thousand apartments in the immediate area whose inhabitants will be affected.
He added: "It's not just the clanking of one tram on one bend, it goes round two bends so we have it twice, a low pitched grinding and a high pitched squeal. And as soon as a tram goes in one direction then another comes in the opposite direction.
"I used to live in Millennium Tower on the other side of the quays and heard clanking wheels on tracks, but this is far worse."
Michael says he first complained about the line months ago during construction and has written to them a number of times since.
He added: "I told them this is going to cause massive issues for us. All I got in response was 'we will be running quiet trams on modern tracks and it will be much quieter than other lines'.
"But it's not - it's absolutely horrific."
Danny Vaughan, TfGM head of Metrolink, said they had been made aware of the noise levels at this location and that engineers were investigating the issue to take 'appropriate action'.
He added: "While we don't believe noises emitted by Metrolink trams are excessive for a modern light rail network, we do recognise that some locations can be more sensitive to noise than others."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Teens told victims to hand over phones during early morning knifepoint spree

Two teenagers have been jailed after three men were forced to handover their possessions during an early morning knifepoint robbery spree in Salford .
Caine Owens and Harry Allan , both 19 , have been locked up following the incidents committed on December 28 , just after Christmas .
At about 1.30am , while on the phone to his partner , their first victim was approached by two men who had their faces partially covered .
One told him to empty his pockets , and the victim realised he had a knife .
He was told to wipe his phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The victim handed over the phone , and the two men fled .
Just half an hour later , at about 2am , a man who had been out drinking with friends was walking home .
He was surrounded by two men , who stopped him from getting away .
One , who was wearing a balaclava and had a knife , told him to hand over his wallet and phone .
He was so frightened he was stuttering initially , but he did as he was asked .
The victim told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone .
They ran away , and he was able to get a taxi home .
After reuniting with his friends , he burst into tears , prosecutor Sarah Holt told Liverpool Crown Court .
A third robbery took place at about 3am .
A night concierge at an apartment block near Spinningfields was told to hand over his phone and empty his pockets .
Initially he thought they were joking , but he realised it was serious when he saw one of the two men had a knife .
Prosecutors said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by CCTV .
The pair appeared to become panic stricken and nervous after seeing their victim 's work radio , the court heard .
One man grabbed the man 's phone and they ran off .
Police raced to the scene and caught Allan .
He identified Owens , and told officers that it was Owens who had the knife .
Allan had a bag which contained three mobile phones , two of those stolen earlier as well as his own phone .
Owens was arrested later that day at his girlfriend 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen phone .
On Friday , Owens , of no fixed address , was jailed for four years and three months , and Allan , of Corporation Road , Eccles , was sentenced to two years in prison .
They both appeared in court via video link from Forest Bank prison in Salford .
The pair both pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery .
Owens was also dealt with by Judge Rachel Smith for a further three counts of robbery and two counts of fraud , in relation to incidents in Warrington @ @ @ @ @

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Two teenagers have been jailed after three men were forced to handover their possessions during an early morning knifepoint robbery spree in Salford.
Caine Owens and Harry Allan, both 19, have been locked up following the incidents committed on December 28, just after Christmas.
At about 1.30am, while on the phone to his partner, their first victim was approached by two men who had their faces partially covered.
One told him to empty his pockets, and the victim realised he had a knife.
He was told to wipe his phone and tell them him his passcode.
(Image: GMP)
The victim handed over the phone, and the two men fled.
Just half an hour later, at about 2am, a man who had been out drinking with friends was walking home.
He was surrounded by two men, who stopped him from getting away.
One, who was wearing a balaclava and had a knife, told him to hand over his wallet and phone.
He was so frightened he was stuttering initially, but he did as he was asked.
(Image: GMP)
The victim told the robber the wrong PIN code for his phone. They ran away, and he was able to get a taxi home.
After reuniting with his friends, he burst into tears, prosecutor Sarah Holt told Liverpool Crown Court.
A third robbery took place at about 3am.
A night concierge at an apartment block near Spinningfields was told to hand over his phone and empty his pockets.
Initially he thought they were joking, but he realised it was serious when he saw one of the two men had a knife.
Prosecutors said they manoeuvred him into an area not covered by CCTV.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
The pair appeared to become panic stricken and nervous after seeing their victim's work radio, the court heard.
One man grabbed the man's phone and they ran off.
Police raced to the scene and caught Allan.
He identified Owens, and told officers that it was Owens who had the knife.
Allan had a bag which contained three mobile phones, two of those stolen earlier as well as his own phone.
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Owens was arrested later that day at his girlfriend's house, where police found the third stolen phone.
On Friday, Owens, of no fixed address, was jailed for four years and three months, and Allan, of Corporation Road, Eccles, was sentenced to two years in prison.
They both appeared in court via video link from Forest Bank prison in Salford.
The pair both pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery.
Owens was also dealt with by Judge Rachel Smith for a further three counts of robbery and two counts of fraud, in relation to incidents in Warrington in January last year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Ex Man City defender gives verdict on Benjamin Mendy improvement

Bacary Sagna knows what it 's like to play as a full-back for Pep Guardiola and the former Manchester City defender believes Benjamin Mendy is getting better and better following his injury turmoil .
Mendy arrived in Manchester from Monaco for £52.75m in 2017 as Guardiola sought to revamp his full-backs , with Kyle Walker arriving for a similarly lofty price in the same summer .
The Frenchman quickly showed that he was worth every penny with some brilliant performances down the left as he soon adapted to the Premier League , but in just his fifth appearance for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mendy ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament which ruled him out for much of the season , though he recovered in time to be a part of France 's World Cup-winning squad in 2018 .
However , he would then go on to miss a large chunk of the following season as well after undergoing more knee surgery and suffering various muscle injuries .
After nearly two years on the sidelines and his future at the club coming into question , Mendy has now made just one less appearance this season ( 23 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous combined for City ( 24 ) .
While there have still been some minor setbacks , Sagna believes that Mendy is finally beginning to look like the player he was upon his arrival at the club and explained that his renewed focus is a big reason why .
`` Well he ’ s more focused now - you don ’ t see him so much on social networks , '' said Sagna .
`` He had a big injury which is very difficult to come back from , so everyone blamed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after such a big injury , it takes at least one year to come back to your best level and he ’ s now coming back at the right time .
`` He ’ s getting stronger and more confident and the way he moves is more fluid .
He ’ s getting better and better . ''
Sagna spent three years at City with his final season coming under the tutelage of Guardiola , and the Frenchman explained what the Blues boss demands from a full-back .
`` You have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a midfield player and a sprinter too , '' he explained to Goal .
`` It ’ s not so difficult , you just have to be focused during training because whenever he asks you to do something and be at a certain point , you have to be ready .
`` It ’ s like playing chess .
He has the plan and you have to respect the plan .
One single player can kill the plan and you don ’ t want to be that player because he won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants you to be confident and fearless .
You have to be very confident when you play for him .
`` You have to play his game and as a full-back you have to do more than just defending .
You have to get forward , you have to be right in the way you defend whenever you have the ball .
You have to be very focused on what he wants . ''

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Bacary Sagna knows what it's like to play as a full-back for Pep Guardiola and the former Manchester City defender believes Benjamin Mendy is getting better and better following his injury turmoil.
Mendy arrived in Manchester from Monaco for £52.75m in 2017 as Guardiola sought to revamp his full-backs, with Kyle Walker arriving for a similarly lofty price in the same summer.
The Frenchman quickly showed that he was worth every penny with some brilliant performances down the left as he soon adapted to the Premier League, but in just his fifth appearance for the club his injury hell would begin.
Mendy ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament which ruled him out for much of the season, though he recovered in time to be a part of France's World Cup-winning squad in 2018.
However, he would then go on to miss a large chunk of the following season as well after undergoing more knee surgery and suffering various muscle injuries.
After nearly two years on the sidelines and his future at the club coming into question, Mendy has now made just one less appearance this season (23) than he managed in the two years previous combined for City (24).
While there have still been some minor setbacks, Sagna believes that Mendy is finally beginning to look like the player he was upon his arrival at the club and explained that his renewed focus is a big reason why.
"Well he’s more focused now - you don’t see him so much on social networks," said Sagna.
"He had a big injury which is very difficult to come back from, so everyone blamed it on not being focused.
"But after such a big injury, it takes at least one year to come back to your best level and he’s now coming back at the right time.
"He’s getting stronger and more confident and the way he moves is more fluid. He’s getting better and better."
Sagna spent three years at City with his final season coming under the tutelage of Guardiola, and the Frenchman explained what the Blues boss demands from a full-back.
"You have to be more than a full-back, you have to be a midfield player and a sprinter too," he explained to Goal.
"It’s not so difficult, you just have to be focused during training because whenever he asks you to do something and be at a certain point, you have to be ready.
"It’s like playing chess. He has the plan and you have to respect the plan. One single player can kill the plan and you don’t want to be that player because he won’t be happy.
"He wants you to be confident and fearless. You have to be very confident when you play for him.
"You have to play his game and as a full-back you have to do more than just defending. You have to get forward, you have to be right in the way you defend whenever you have the ball. You have to be very focused on what he wants."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Man jailed for coughing at police officer who was then forced to self-isolate

A police officer has been forced to self-isolate for at least a week away from his wife and child after a man deliberately coughed in his face , a court heard .
Anthony Crawley , 28 , who said he had downed a full bottle of whiskey and had no memory of the incident , has now been jailed .
Police were called to Crawley 's house in Bury after concerns were raised over his welfare , a court heard .
When they arrived he initially would n't open the door .
When he did he was holding a stanley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side and did n't make any threats , Richard Greenhough prosecuting , said .
The officers eventually got inside the property however when one of them was around one metre away he `` deliberately coughed towards his face '' Mr Greenhough said .
The officer asked him what he had done and he replied `` I have just coughed at you . ''
He then attempted to bite the officer 's hand .
They started to detain him and the officer pulled Crawley 's hood over his head to make sure he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or bite him again .
As he was being arrested he twice unsuccessfully tried to kick the officer .
The officer has a wife and a four year-old daughter with asthma and he 's had isolate away from them as a precaution following the incident .
He said Crawley 's actions had `` put his and his families lives in danger '' and he was `` very anxious '' as he did n't want to catch Covid-19 .
In a victim impact statement the officer said `` Covid-19 is a major threat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to isolate away from my wife and child for several days . ''
Ian Cochrane , defending , said his client , who was suffering from low mood decided to buy a bottle of whiskey and drank it in its entirety .
He said he has no recollection of the police even arriving , and claims he does n't even know why they were called .
`` This is a unpleasant offence and he accepts that .
`` He lives alone and is somewhat isolated and is suffering from low mood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe would n't be considered apprehension of unlawful violence however in the current climate he accepts it can cause distress and anxiety which this has . ''
Crawley , of Spencer Street , Elton , Bury , pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting an emergency worker at Manchester Magistrates Court , which is currently only hearing custody and other urgent cases , on Friday morning .
He was sentenced to 14 weeks behind bars .
District Judge Margaret McCormack told him : `` I have listened very carefully to what has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm giving you full credit for your guilty plea and I accept you have mental health issues .
`` However these officers came to check on your welfare at a time when they are badly stretched .
`` I have heard the victim impact statement as I hope you have too and the far reaching effect on this officer and the effect in his family .
`` This was a deliberate act , you knew what you were doing . ''

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A police officer has been forced to self-isolate for at least a week away from his wife and child after a man deliberately coughed in his face, a court heard.
Anthony Crawley, 28, who said he had downed a full bottle of whiskey and had no memory of the incident, has now been jailed.
Police were called to Crawley's house in Bury after concerns were raised over his welfare, a court heard.
When they arrived he initially wouldn't open the door.
When he did he was holding a stanley knife.
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However he was holding by his side and didn't make any threats, Richard Greenhough prosecuting, said.
The officers eventually got inside the property however when one of them was around one metre away he "deliberately coughed towards his face" Mr Greenhough said.
The officer asked him what he had done and he replied "I have just coughed at you."
He then attempted to bite the officer's hand.
They started to detain him and the officer pulled Crawley's hood over his head to make sure he didn't try to cough on him or bite him again.
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As he was being arrested he twice unsuccessfully tried to kick the officer.
The officer has a wife and a four year-old daughter with asthma and he's had isolate away from them as a precaution following the incident.
He said Crawley's actions had "put his and his families lives in danger" and he was "very anxious" as he didn't want to catch Covid-19.
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In a victim impact statement the officer said "Covid-19 is a major threat to me and my family.
"I will have to isolate away from my wife and child for several days."
Ian Cochrane, defending, said his client, who was suffering from low mood decided to buy a bottle of whiskey and drank it in its entirety.
He said he has no recollection of the police even arriving, and claims he doesn't even know why they were called.
"This is a unpleasant offence and he accepts that.
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"He lives alone and is somewhat isolated and is suffering from low mood.
"A cough in normal circumstances maybe wouldn't be considered apprehension of unlawful violence however in the current climate he accepts it can cause distress and anxiety which this has."
Crawley, of Spencer Street, Elton, Bury, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting an emergency worker at Manchester Magistrates Court, which is currently only hearing custody and other urgent cases, on Friday morning.
He was sentenced to 14 weeks behind bars.
District Judge Margaret McCormack told him: "I have listened very carefully to what has been said on your behalf.
"I'm giving you full credit for your guilty plea and I accept you have mental health issues.
"However these officers came to check on your welfare at a time when they are badly stretched.
"I have heard the victim impact statement as I hope you have too and the far reaching effect on this officer and the effect in his family.
"This was a deliberate act, you knew what you were doing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Coronation Street viewers coronavirus time warp on the soap

April Fools ' Day was on Wednesday - but it came later for the residents of Coronation Street because of coronavirus .
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Corrie fans are being rationed to three half hour episodes of the soap each week instead of the usual six to keep our visits to Weatherfield running for longer .
This meant that April Fools ' scenes that should have been shown on Wednesday were screened on Friday night instead .
Tonight 's episode showed joker Tim Metcalfe pretending that he 'd sliced his thumb off .
`` Yes , yes , yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amputated his own thumb , '' cried his dad Geoff on the phone for an ambulance .
`` I ca n't do without my thumb I wo n't be able to hold anything , '' Tim told his wife Sally and mother-in-law Yasmeen .
`` Ah there it is , April Fools ' '' he said .
Next door at the Platt household David 's daughter Lily hid under the table from her family .
And also on the famous street Steve McDonald squirted foam on his wife Tracy 's head as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Coronation Street tonight due to the schedule changes ! ''
announced Corrie on its official Twitter page .
`` We 're not sure if that makes Steve the fool or not ? ''
`` The spacing out/stretching out of the Corrie episodes is starting to show .
April fool tricks on 3rd April .
`` We 're gon na see them celebrating Easter at the start of May ! ''
`` This is great ! ''
tweeted another viewer who welcomed the return of April 1 .
`` This is hilarious , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The schedule will slowly get more out of sync as a normal weeks episodes will fill two weeks , so by July it will be May on Corrie . ''
TV writer Andy Gibson told his followers : `` Content will be a bit jumbled in the foreseeable . ''
Another soap watcher noticed on Wednesday April 1 that the date on Geoff ’ s laptop said Monday March 30 .
On April Fools ' Day fans were disappointed as the soap gave them a glimmer of hope after suspending filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1960 .
The soap announced that it was going to bring viewers all the action from Weatherfield in a cartoon format after closing down the set at Trafford Wharf , but it turned out to be a prank .
`` Experience all the drama , comedy and romance you 've come to expect from Corrie , but in a way you 've never seen before ! ''

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April Fools' Day was on Wednesday - but it came later for the residents of Coronation Street because of coronavirus.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Corrie fans are being rationed to three half hour episodes of the soap each week instead of the usual six to keep our visits to Weatherfield running for longer.
This meant that April Fools' scenes that should have been shown on Wednesday were screened on Friday night instead.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
Tonight's episode showed joker Tim Metcalfe pretending that he'd sliced his thumb off.
"Yes, yes, yes it's an emergency, he's amputated his own thumb," cried his dad Geoff on the phone for an ambulance.
"I can't do without my thumb I won't be able to hold anything," Tim told his wife Sally and mother-in-law Yasmeen.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
"Ah there it is, April Fools'" he said.
Next door at the Platt household David's daughter Lily hid under the table from her family.
And also on the famous street Steve McDonald squirted foam on his wife Tracy's head as a prank.
"It's April Fools On Coronation Street tonight due to the schedule changes!" announced Corrie on its official Twitter page.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
"We're not sure if that makes Steve the fool or not?"
"Ooops LOL," said one fan.
"The spacing out/stretching out of the Corrie episodes is starting to show. April fool tricks on 3rd April.
"We're gonna see them celebrating Easter at the start of May!"
"This is great!" tweeted another viewer who welcomed the return of April 1.
"This is hilarious," said another.
Another fan explained: "The schedule will slowly get more out of sync as a normal weeks episodes will fill two weeks, so by July it will be May on Corrie."
TV writer Andy Gibson told his followers: "Content will be a bit jumbled in the foreseeable."
Another soap watcher noticed on Wednesday April 1 that the date on Geoff’s laptop said Monday March 30.
On April Fools' Day fans were disappointed as the soap gave them a glimmer of hope after suspending filming for the first time since it aired in 1960.
The soap announced that it was going to bring viewers all the action from Weatherfield in a cartoon format after closing down the set at Trafford Wharf, but it turned out to be a prank.
The much-loved soap tweeted: "Coronation Street: The Animated Series.
"Experience all the drama, comedy and romance you've come to expect from Corrie, but in a way you've never seen before!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Man Utd evening update as Tottenham's Kane stance is revealed

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , April 3 .
Premier League releases new statement about resumption of season Nearly a full month after the last round of Premier League fixtures was played , the Premier League has announced the season has been suspended indefinitely until it is safe to resume the programme .
The league ’ s decision-makers had previously targeted April 3 and then April 30 as the end of its suspension , but the latest statement confirms there is now no specific date for when the competition will get back underway .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so , '' the statement reads .
`` The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders , as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.
” Manchester United won their last match before the suspension , against Manchester City , to go five games unbeaten in the league .
They currently sit fifth in the table .
Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Utd option due to Spurs stance Tottenham Hotspur sources have suggested Manchester United will be unable to prise Harry Kane away from the club , despite suggestions the England striker might be open to an exit if Jose Mourinho ’ s side was no longer 'progressing as a team or going in the right direction ' .
Kane , who is under contract with Spurs until 2024 , would be expected to command a fee of more than £100m , and United ’ s priorities are thought to lie elsewhere .
Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scorer Jack Grealish remain on United ’ s radar as they look to strengthen in the upcoming transfer window , but Kane is seen as less attainable than either of those two due to Spurs ’ continued reluctance to part ways with their prized assets .
When Mourinho was in charge at Old Trafford , a move for Kane was played down on the grounds that , in the manager ’ s words : `` Can you buy Tottenham ’ s best players ?
No , because they don ’ t sell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they can say no.
” The 26-year-old was also a target of former United manager Louis van Gaal back in the 2014-15 season , but the club ’ s hierarchy realised even then that a move wasn ’ t likely to come off .
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is unlikely to leave the club for Old Trafford , according to his father-in-law .
The former Ajax man has been watched by United scouts in the past , but the M.E.N .
understands the Reds weren ’ t optimistic about a switch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A difficult start to life in Turin hasn ’ t changed that , with De Ligt ’ s father-in-law Keje Molenaar telling Tuttojuve : `` It ’ s just rumours , that ’ s all , there ’ s nothing more to say about it '' .
“ Matthijs doesn ’ t regret having chosen Juve at all , he and Annekee are really enjoying themselves in Turin and maybe they can spend some more time in Italy , ” Molenaar continued .
De Ligt has made 20 Serie A appearances for Juve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2018-19 Champions League .

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Premier League releases new statement about resumption of season
Nearly a full month after the last round of Premier League fixtures was played, the Premier League has announced the season has been suspended indefinitely until it is safe to resume the programme.
The league’s decision-makers had previously targeted April 3 and then April 30 as the end of its suspension, but the latest statement confirms there is now no specific date for when the competition will get back underway.
"It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so," the statement reads.
"The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.”
Manchester United won their last match before the suspension, against Manchester City, to go five games unbeaten in the league. They currently sit fifth in the table.
Harry Kane unlikely to be a realistic Man Utd option due to Spurs stance
Tottenham Hotspur sources have suggested Manchester United will be unable to prise Harry Kane away from the club, despite suggestions the England striker might be open to an exit if Jose Mourinho’s side was no longer 'progressing as a team or going in the right direction'.
Kane, who is under contract with Spurs until 2024, would be expected to command a fee of more than £100m, and United’s priorities are thought to lie elsewhere.
Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa top scorer Jack Grealish remain on United’s radar as they look to strengthen in the upcoming transfer window, but Kane is seen as less attainable than either of those two due to Spurs’ continued reluctance to part ways with their prized assets.
When Mourinho was in charge at Old Trafford, a move for Kane was played down on the grounds that, in the manager’s words: "Can you buy Tottenham’s best players? No, because they don’t sell. Of course, they are so powerful that they can say no.”
The 26-year-old was also a target of former United manager Louis van Gaal back in the 2014-15 season, but the club’s hierarchy realised even then that a move wasn’t likely to come off.
Matthijs de Ligt’s father-in-law responds to United speculation
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is unlikely to leave the club for Old Trafford, according to his father-in-law.
The former Ajax man has been watched by United scouts in the past, but the M.E.N. understands the Reds weren’t optimistic about a switch to the Premier League last summer.
A difficult start to life in Turin hasn’t changed that, with De Ligt’s father-in-law Keje Molenaar telling Tuttojuve : "It’s just rumours, that’s all, there’s nothing more to say about it".
“Matthijs doesn’t regret having chosen Juve at all, he and Annekee are really enjoying themselves in Turin and maybe they can spend some more time in Italy,” Molenaar continued.
De Ligt has made 20 Serie A appearances for Juve after helping Ajax reach the semi-finals of the 2018-19 Champions League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Juventus to offer Man City swap deal for Jesus and more rumours

Italian giants Juventus are prepared to offer winger Douglas Costa to Manchester City as a makeweight in a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus , according to reports .
Jesus is enjoying a fine season with 18 goals and nine assists in 39 appearances but still finds himself behind the evergreen Sergio Aguero in the striker pecking order at the Etihad .
As a result , despite insisting he is happy at the club , the Brazilian has been repeatedly linked with a move away in recent weeks , with Juventus appearing as the most likely destination .
The Old Lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker to partner Cristiano Ronaldo , due to the disappointing form of Gonzalo Higuain and after failing to dominate Serie A this season like they 've become accustomed to .
Jesus is one of several names to be linked with a move to Turin and , according to CalcioMercato , Juve may offer Costa to the Blues to try and sweeten a deal .
The tricky winger has fallen out of favour this season and has only made 18 appearances but he did enjoy great success while playing under Pep Guardiola at Bayern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are probing City about Jesus ' availability and could play the 'Costa card ' to try and secure the striker .
While Jesus ' agent , Giovanni Branchini , recently refused to rule out that the 23-year-old could move to Juventus in the future , he did confirm that he would only leave the club if he was no longer wanted .
Meanwhile , Turkish side Trabzonspor are keen on taking City youngster Ante Palaversa on loan next season , according to reports .
City signed teenage midfielder Palaversa from Hajduk Split in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Croatia for the rest of last season , he was sent to Belgian side KV Oostende for a year in the summer .
He 's made 20 appearances for the club and according to Turkish newspaper Takvim , via Sportwitness , Trabzonspor want him to replace John Obi Mikel , who departed due to the coronavirus outbreak .

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Italian giants Juventus are prepared to offer winger Douglas Costa to Manchester City as a makeweight in a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
Jesus is enjoying a fine season with 18 goals and nine assists in 39 appearances but still finds himself behind the evergreen Sergio Aguero in the striker pecking order at the Etihad.
As a result, despite insisting he is happy at the club, the Brazilian has been repeatedly linked with a move away in recent weeks, with Juventus appearing as the most likely destination.
The Old Lady are said to be after a new striker to partner Cristiano Ronaldo, due to the disappointing form of Gonzalo Higuain and after failing to dominate Serie A this season like they've become accustomed to.
Jesus is one of several names to be linked with a move to Turin and, according to CalcioMercato, Juve may offer Costa to the Blues to try and sweeten a deal.
The tricky winger has fallen out of favour this season and has only made 18 appearances but he did enjoy great success while playing under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.
It's claimed that Juventus are probing City about Jesus' availability and could play the 'Costa card' to try and secure the striker.
While Jesus' agent, Giovanni Branchini, recently refused to rule out that the 23-year-old could move to Juventus in the future, he did confirm that he would only leave the club if he was no longer wanted.
Meanwhile, Turkish side Trabzonspor are keen on taking City youngster Ante Palaversa on loan next season, according to reports.
City signed teenage midfielder Palaversa from Hajduk Split in February 2019 and, while he stayed in Croatia for the rest of last season, he was sent to Belgian side KV Oostende for a year in the summer.
He's made 20 appearances for the club and according to Turkish newspaper Takvim, via Sportwitness, Trabzonspor want him to replace John Obi Mikel, who departed due to the coronavirus outbreak.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Man City evening headlines as striker tipped to emulate Neymar

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday , April 3 .
After a meeting on Friday , Premier League officials confirmed that the league will be suspended until further notice .
Despite an announcement in March stating that action would not resume until April 30 at the very earliest , officials have now confirmed that there is no confirmed restart date in place .
The health and safety of players , club staff and supporters has been at the top of the league ’ s interest since the beginning of such an unprecedented period for the sport .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the foreseeable future .
In a statement on Friday , the Premier League stated that discussions will begin with regard to pay cuts to players and staff .
`` It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so , '' the statement said .
`` The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders , as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend Rivaldo has backed Gabriel Jesus to follow in the footsteps of Neymar by captaining Brazil at the Olympic Games .
Having earned a gold medal at the 2016 games under the guidance of captain Neymar , Jesus has been backed to lead his country to glory next year .
The suspended games are now set to go ahead next summer and Rivaldo believes Jesus could make the perfect leader .
`` If things go according to my expectations then I think Gabriel Jesus could be the Brazilian leader in 2021 after helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scoring three goals throughout the competition , '' he told Betfair .
Manchester City starlet Jayden Braaf admitted that Jadon Sancho is his favourite player in an Instagram post .
Former City youngster Sancho needs no introduction after breaking onto the scene for Borussia Dortmund , but Braaf ’ s similarities to the 20-year-old has led to speculation over his future in Manchester .
As well as naming Sancho as his favourite player , when asked if he would follow Sancho 's path he responded : `` Maybe and maybe not only @ @ @ @

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Indefinite suspension on Premier League action
After a meeting on Friday, Premier League officials confirmed that the league will be suspended until further notice.
Despite an announcement in March stating that action would not resume until April 30 at the very earliest, officials have now confirmed that there is no confirmed restart date in place.
The health and safety of players, club staff and supporters has been at the top of the league’s interest since the beginning of such an unprecedented period for the sport. Such an approach will be continued for the foreseeable future.
In a statement on Friday, the Premier League stated that discussions will begin with regard to pay cuts to players and staff.
"It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so," the statement said.
"The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.”
Jesus tipped to follow in Neymar’s footsteps
Former Brazilian legend Rivaldo has backed Gabriel Jesus to follow in the footsteps of Neymar by captaining Brazil at the Olympic Games.
Having earned a gold medal at the 2016 games under the guidance of captain Neymar, Jesus has been backed to lead his country to glory next year.
The suspended games are now set to go ahead next summer and Rivaldo believes Jesus could make the perfect leader.
"If things go according to my expectations then I think Gabriel Jesus could be the Brazilian leader in 2021 after helping Neymar on his 2016 conquest in Rio, scoring three goals throughout the competition," he told Betfair.
Braaf hints at Sancho pathway
Manchester City starlet Jayden Braaf admitted that Jadon Sancho is his favourite player in an Instagram post.
Former City youngster Sancho needs no introduction after breaking onto the scene for Borussia Dortmund, but Braaf’s similarities to the 20-year-old has led to speculation over his future in Manchester.
As well as naming Sancho as his favourite player, when asked if he would follow Sancho's path he responded: "Maybe and maybe not only god knows."