themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--More than 40,000 people have now died in UK after contracting coronavirus

More than 40,000 people have died after contracting coronavirus , latest figures show .
The new data from the Office For National Statistics ( ONS ) gives a broader picture of the current crisis in the UK .
The death toll announced by the ONS is different to , and higher than , the figures released daily by the Department of Health .
This is because the daily figures do not include suspected cases - only cases where people have died after testing positive .
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has now passed 40,000 , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures published on Tuesday by the ONS now shows that 35,044 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in England and Wales up to May 1 ( and had been registered up to May 9 ) .
The latest figures from the National Records of Scotland , published last week , showed 2,795 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to May 3 .
And the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency , also published last week , showed 516 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Northern Ireland up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean that so far 38,355 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate , including suspected cases .
A further 1,678 hospital patients in England who had tested positive for Covid-19 died between May 2 and May 10 , according to figures published on Monday by NHS England – which , together with the total figure of 38,355 registered deaths , indicates the overall death toll for the UK is just over 40,000 .
There were also 8,314 deaths in care homes involving coronavirus reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care Quality Commission between April 10 and May 8 .
This is up by 1,923 on last weeks figures which included registered deaths in care homes up to May 1 .
The data also showed that the highest proportion of COVID-19 deaths was in age group 80 to 84 years where 36.7 % of deaths involved COVID-19 ( 1,096 deaths ) .
The largest number of coroanvirus deaths was in those aged 90 years and over with 1,494 deaths .

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More than 40,000 people have died after contracting coronavirus, latest figures show.
The new data from the Office For National Statistics (ONS) gives a broader picture of the current crisis in the UK.
The death toll announced by the ONS is different to, and higher than, the figures released daily by the Department of Health.
This is because the daily figures do not include suspected cases - only cases where people have died after testing positive.
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has now passed 40,000, according to the latest available data.
New figures published on Tuesday by the ONS now shows that 35,044 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in England and Wales up to May 1 (and had been registered up to May 9).
The latest figures from the National Records of Scotland, published last week, showed 2,795 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to May 3.
And the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, also published last week, showed 516 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Northern Ireland up to May 6.
Together these figures mean that so far 38,355 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
A further 1,678 hospital patients in England who had tested positive for Covid-19 died between May 2 and May 10, according to figures published on Monday by NHS England – which, together with the total figure of 38,355 registered deaths, indicates the overall death toll for the UK is just over 40,000.
There were also 8,314 deaths in care homes involving coronavirus reported by care home providers in England to the Care Quality Commission between April 10 and May 8.
This is up by 1,923 on last weeks figures which included registered deaths in care homes up to May 1.
The data also showed that the highest proportion of COVID-19 deaths was in age group 80 to 84 years where 36.7% of deaths involved COVID-19 (1,096 deaths).
The largest number of coroanvirus deaths was in those aged 90 years and over with 1,494 deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Police appeal for help to redecorate a pensioner's home after £14,000 burglary

Police are appealing for help to redecorate a pensioner 's home after thousands of pounds were stolen from him .
The 82-year-old man had taken out his life savings , totalling £14,000 , to redecorate his flat in Heywood .
He was also planning to purchase furniture and replace his car with an automatic .
However , the cash was stolen during a burglary .
On Thursday , May 7 , police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of burglarly .
Read more of today 's top stories here The teenager has been released under investigation .
Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the community to help redecorate the man 's flat .
Officers are also trying to replace his car with an automatic and are asking for anybody who wants to help to get in touch .
There are also plans to set up an online fundraising page for the man .
A post on the GMP Heywood Facebook page said : `` On Thursday the 7th of May , a 16 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £14,000 was stolen from a 82 year old man .
`` These were his life savings that he had taken out of the bank to redecorate his house , buy some furniture , and replace his car for an automatic .
`` We are now looking to help and support the victim and this is where I hope we can come together as a community .
`` If any business or someone from the community thinks that they can help then please direct message with your contact details .
We are looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his car for an automatic , and any other ideas that people may have to help . ''

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Police are appealing for help to redecorate a pensioner's home after thousands of pounds were stolen from him.
The 82-year-old man had taken out his life savings, totalling £14,000, to redecorate his flat in Heywood.
He was also planning to purchase furniture and replace his car with an automatic.
However, the cash was stolen during a burglary.
On Thursday, May 7, police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of burglary.
The teenager has been released under investigation.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to businesses and people in the community to help redecorate the man's flat.
Officers are also trying to replace his car with an automatic and are asking for anybody who wants to help to get in touch.
There are also plans to set up an online fundraising page for the man.
A post on the GMP Heywood Facebook page said: "On Thursday the 7th of May, a 16 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries after a house was burgled in Heywood, whereby £14,000 was stolen from a 82 year old man.
"These were his life savings that he had taken out of the bank to redecorate his house, buy some furniture, and replace his car for an automatic.
"We are now looking to help and support the victim and this is where I hope we can come together as a community.
"If any business or someone from the community thinks that they can help then please direct message with your contact details. We are looking to get his flat redecorated, and replace his car for an automatic, and any other ideas that people may have to help."
To contact GMP Heywood visit facebook.com/GMPHeywood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man seriously injured following stabbing in south Manchester

A man was seriously injured after he was stabbed in south Manchester .
The 30-year-old was attacked on Heathwood Road in Burnage tonight ( Tuesday ) .
Police were called to the scene at about 7.45pm .
The victim was rushed to hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening .
No arrests have been made at this stage , a spokesman for GMP said .
Photos from the scene showed the small residential street , near Kingsway , was cordoned off at the junction with Ivylea Road .
A car within the cordon had a smashed window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police received a call at 7.45pm to reports of a stabbing .
`` Police attended and located a 30-year-old with injuries consistent with the stabbing .
`` He is being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries .
`` No arrests have been made and officers are still in attendance . ''
The spokesman confirmed there is not believed to be a 'wider risk ' to the public following the attack .
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A man was seriously injured after he was stabbed in south Manchester.
The 30-year-old was attacked on Heathwood Road in Burnage tonight (Tuesday).
Police were called to the scene at about 7.45pm.
The victim was rushed to hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made at this stage, a spokesman for GMP said.
Photos from the scene showed the small residential street, near Kingsway, was cordoned off at the junction with Ivylea Road.
A car within the cordon had a smashed window.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A police spokesman said: "Police received a call at 7.45pm to reports of a stabbing.
"Police attended and located a 30-year-old with injuries consistent with the stabbing.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"He is being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.
"No arrests have been made and officers are still in attendance."
The spokesman confirmed there is not believed to be a 'wider risk' to the public following the attack.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Antonio Valencia still hoping for Man United testimonial match

Antonio Valencia has spoken of his hope that his planned testimonial match will still happen as he reflected on his Manchester United career a year after his departure .
On May 12 , 2019 , Valencia made his final appearance for United after 10 years of service as he came on as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat against Cardiff City on the last day of the season .
Valencia arrived at Old Trafford from Wigan Athletic in 2009 for £16.92million as United looked to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo , and he established himself as a fan favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his wicked delivery .
Later in his tenure he showed his versatility as he was converted into a right-back and , after wearing the armband on several occasions , he was officially named club captain for what transpired to be his final season at the club .
Upon the expiration of his contract last summer , Valencia returned to his native Ecuador to play for Liga Deportiva Universitaria ( LDU ) , where he is enjoying the twilight of his career and has already won the inaugural Ecuadorian Cup .
Upon his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to travel to Manchester at some point in 2020 to face United in a testimonial match .
“ Soon we ’ ll have the possibility to play against United at Old Trafford , where Antonio Valencia will have his farewell match , ” Esteban Paz told Radio Huancavilca in November .
“ We hope it will be for the first quarter of next year.
” With the coronavirus pandemic gripping the world , it now seems unlikely that the match will be happening any time soon but Valencia is still looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the best times of my life ended , '' Valencia wrote on Instagram .
`` Unforgettable years wearing United shirt .
I only have words of gratitude for all the fans and members of the club .
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING ! ''
He finished by writing : `` We 'll see again for the 2008 rematch , '' and tagging LDU , implying there are still plans to hold the farewell game at some point in the future .
Valencia made 339 appearances during his time at United , scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while winning two Premier League titles , two League Cups , the FA Cup and the Europa League .

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Antonio Valencia has spoken of his hope that his planned testimonial match will still happen as he reflected on his Manchester United career a year after his departure.
On May 12, 2019, Valencia made his final appearance for United after 10 years of service as he came on as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat against Cardiff City on the last day of the season.
Valencia arrived at Old Trafford from Wigan Athletic in 2009 for £16.92million as United looked to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo, and he established himself as a fan favourite thanks to his explosiveness down the right and his wicked delivery.
Later in his tenure he showed his versatility as he was converted into a right-back and, after wearing the armband on several occasions, he was officially named club captain for what transpired to be his final season at the club.
Upon the expiration of his contract last summer, Valencia returned to his native Ecuador to play for Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU), where he is enjoying the twilight of his career and has already won the inaugural Ecuadorian Cup.
Upon his arrival LDU confirmed that they were set to travel to Manchester at some point in 2020 to face United in a testimonial match.
“Soon we’ll have the possibility to play against United at Old Trafford, where Antonio Valencia will have his farewell match,” Esteban Paz told Radio Huancavilca in November.
“We hope it will be for the first quarter of next year.”
With the coronavirus pandemic gripping the world, it now seems unlikely that the match will be happening any time soon but Valencia is still looking forward to the occasion.
"One year ago one of the best times of my life ended," Valencia wrote on Instagram.
"Unforgettable years wearing United shirt. I only have words of gratitude for all the fans and members of the club. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!"
He finished by writing: "We'll see again for the 2008 rematch," and tagging LDU, implying there are still plans to hold the farewell game at some point in the future.
Valencia made 339 appearances during his time at United, scoring 25 goals and providing 62 assists, while winning two Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup and the Europa League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Emotional moment football star's dad leaves critical care after 51 days

Footage has been shared of the emotional moment footballer Adam Clayton 's dad was clapped out of ICU at North Manchester General Hospital after falling seriously ill with coronavirus .
The Middlesbrough FC player said his father had spent 51 days in intensive care , the majority of that in an induced coma and on a ventilator .
The footballer tweeted footage of his dad at the hospital on Tuesday evening .
In the video , a member of the clinical team standing next to his father says : `` He 's getting ready to go now , he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's been here for 51 days and he 's going to the ward today .
We 've fixed him .
You 've done ever so well have n't you ? ''
He is then wheeled out to a ward to a round of applause from staff .
Adam thanked the 'wonderful ' doctors and nurses who saved his dad .
He wrote : `` After 51 days in Intensive Care , majority of that in an induced coma & on a ventilator ... .My dad has finally beaten COVID-19 and is officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to the doctors and nurses of North Manchester General Hospital , without you wonderful people we wouldn ’ t be celebrating today . ''
More than 10,000 fans liked the Tweet , with scores of famous faces congratulating the family .
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Footage has been shared of the emotional moment footballer Adam Clayton's dad was clapped out of ICU at North Manchester General Hospital after falling seriously ill with coronavirus.
The Middlesbrough FC player said his father had spent 51 days in intensive care, the majority of that in an induced coma and on a ventilator.
The footballer tweeted footage of his dad at the hospital on Tuesday evening.
In the video, a member of the clinical team standing next to his father says: "He's getting ready to go now, he's packed all his things up.
"He's been here for 51 days and he's going to the ward today. We've fixed him. You've done ever so well haven't you?"
He is then wheeled out to a ward to a round of applause from staff.
Adam thanked the 'wonderful' doctors and nurses who saved his dad.
He wrote: "After 51 days in Intensive Care, majority of that in an induced coma & on a ventilator ....My dad has finally beaten COVID-19 and is officially out of ICU.
"Thanks so much to the doctors and nurses of North Manchester General Hospital, without you wonderful people we wouldn’t be celebrating today."
More than 10,000 fans liked the Tweet, with scores of famous faces congratulating the family.
Robbie Fowler replied with a clapping emoji, while Chris Kamara wrote: "Great news Adam."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man City 'identify' Leroy Sane replacement and more transfer rumours

Manchester City have identified Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman if Leroy Sane leaves the club .
That is according to Sky in Germany , who say Barcelona , Real Madrid , and City are all interested in the French winger .
It is thought that Coman , 23 , who worked with Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern , would be available if Leroy Sane moved to the Allianz Arena this summer - and that would free him up to move in the opposite direction to City .
Sane remains a target for Bayern and has under 18 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer is one of the last opportunities City may have to earn some money on the German .
If they opt to sell him and replace him with Coman , the report adds that Bayern could ask for £52.6m .
Meanwhile , City full-back Joao Cancelo could be involved in a complex deal with Barcelona and Inter Milan that could see Lautaro Martinez and Nelson Semedo also move clubs .
Corriere dello Sport ( via Football-Italia ) say Inter Milan see Cancelo as a perfect fit for Antonio Conte 's side and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but from Barcelona .
It is suggested that City would sell Cancelo to Barcelona , and sign Semedo in return as a ready-made replacement .
Barcelona , having signed Cancelo , would then immediately sell the full-back to Inter Milan .
Any money they received for Cancelo would off-set the €111m-release clause Barca intend to trigger to sign Inter forward Lautaro Martinez .
Another report , from Sport , repeats the three-way deal suggestion involving Cancelo , Semedo and Martinez , but adds that Semedo has an 'important offer ' from City already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Premier League if he is to leave Barcelona this summer .

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Manchester City have identified Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman if Leroy Sane leaves the club.
That is according to Sky in Germany, who say Barcelona, Real Madrid, and City are all interested in the French winger.
It is thought that Coman, 23, who worked with Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern, would be available if Leroy Sane moved to the Allianz Arena this summer - and that would free him up to move in the opposite direction to City.
Sane remains a target for Bayern and has under 18 months remaining on his contract, meaning this summer is one of the last opportunities City may have to earn some money on the German.
If they opt to sell him and replace him with Coman, the report adds that Bayern could ask for £52.6m.
Meanwhile, City full-back Joao Cancelo could be involved in a complex deal with Barcelona and Inter Milan that could see Lautaro Martinez and Nelson Semedo also move clubs.
Corriere dello Sport (via Football-Italia) say Inter Milan see Cancelo as a perfect fit for Antonio Conte's side and are looking at re-signing him this summer - but from Barcelona.
It is suggested that City would sell Cancelo to Barcelona, and sign Semedo in return as a ready-made replacement. Barcelona, having signed Cancelo, would then immediately sell the full-back to Inter Milan. Any money they received for Cancelo would off-set the €111m-release clause Barca intend to trigger to sign Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
Another report, from Sport, repeats the three-way deal suggestion involving Cancelo, Semedo and Martinez, but adds that Semedo has an 'important offer' from City already, and 'would prefer' a move to the Premier League if he is to leave Barcelona this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man United evening headlines as transfer plan is underlined

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday , May 12 .
Manchester United are planning to make three major signings in the summer , despite uncertainty over when the transfer window will re-open .
United ’ s three main targets are all English , in keeping with the club ’ s general policy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is one of those top targets and Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted he could be sold this year .
Both Sancho and Grealish would slot straight into United ’ s starting XI next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s 16-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham , is viewed as a prospect for the future .
Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes that Solskjaer ’ s side are ‘ two or three ’ additions away from competing with Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title .
Bruno Fernandes proved to be an inspired recruit after joining from Sporting CP in January and United will be hoping to enjoy similar success with their summer transfer targets .
Van der Sar , who has impressed during his role as Ajax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course , for them , I hope that the league is going to resume because they probably will need those Champions League places .
“ I think the main thing for them is to focus on the next season and , hopefully with two or three additions , they 'll be competitive again to Liverpool and Manchester City . ''
The Dutchman added : `` I 'm sure that with De Gea , with Maguire , with Fernandes , with Rashford , with Martial , they have a good line , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And besides that , they 've also a lot of young players developing as always at United .
So in that way , I 'm positive for next season for them . ''
Scholes names the two clubs he would have played for Paul Scholes spent his entire professional playing career with Manchester United , racking up 718 appearances and winning 25 trophies in total .
As a boyhood United fan , Scholes never had any intention to leave but he admitted that if the club had wanted to sell him , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Barcelona or AC Milan .
`` I never had any intention or any ambition to play for anyone else .
I was at the biggest club in the world , I was with all of my mates , playing good football and winning trophies .
I never had any intention , ” Scholes said on the Savage Social podcast .
`` The clubs I 'd like to abroad , Barcelona the big club in Spain , and I always liked AC Milan as well in Italy .
I think it was more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and black stripes and the white shorts ! ''

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, May 12.
United aiming to sign three players
Manchester United are planning to make three major signings in the summer, despite uncertainty over when the transfer window will re-open.
United’s three main targets are all English, in keeping with the club’s general policy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is one of those top targets and Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted he could be sold this year.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is another top target.
Both Sancho and Grealish would slot straight into United’s starting XI next season, but their third target, Birmingham City’s 16-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham, is viewed as a prospect for the future.
Van der Sar offers transfer advice
Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes that Solskjaer’s side are ‘two or three’ additions away from competing with Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Bruno Fernandes proved to be an inspired recruit after joining from Sporting CP in January and United will be hoping to enjoy similar success with their summer transfer targets.
Van der Sar, who has impressed during his role as Ajax’s CEO, told CNN: "Of course, for them, I hope that the league is going to resume because they probably will need those Champions League places.
“I think the main thing for them is to focus on the next season and, hopefully with two or three additions, they'll be competitive again to Liverpool and Manchester City."
The Dutchman added: "I'm sure that with De Gea, with Maguire, with Fernandes, with Rashford, with Martial, they have a good line, I think, in the middle. And besides that, they've also a lot of young players developing as always at United. So in that way, I'm positive for next season for them."
Scholes names the two clubs he would have played for
Paul Scholes spent his entire professional playing career with Manchester United, racking up 718 appearances and winning 25 trophies in total.
As a boyhood United fan, Scholes never had any intention to leave but he admitted that if the club had wanted to sell him, he would have only been interested in playing for Barcelona or AC Milan.
"I never had any intention or any ambition to play for anyone else. I was at the biggest club in the world, I was with all of my mates, playing good football and winning trophies. I never had any intention,” Scholes said on the Savage Social podcast.
"The clubs I'd like to abroad, Barcelona the big club in Spain, and I always liked AC Milan as well in Italy. I think it was more the kit than anything, the red and black stripes and the white shorts!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man City evening headlines as Barca figure wants Guardiola return

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday , May 12 .
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that he would like to take Pep Guardiola back to the club if he succeeds in the club ’ s election next year .
Laporta was Barcelona ’ s president between 2003 and 10 and oversaw an extremely successful period in the club ’ s history as they won seven major honours , including the treble under Guardiola in 2008-09 .
Discussing his plans if re-elected , Laporta said : `` What I would like most would be the return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City at the moment and that is a decision he has to make .
`` He 's a point of reference for Barcelonismo and many of us who are fans would like him to coach Barca again . ''
Gary Neville believes Guardiola would be more interested in joining a club in Italy than returning to Barcelona as he has ‘ nothing to prove there ’ .
Guardiola has only one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City and although he has pledged his future to the club until then , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign an extension .
He spent a couple of seasons of his playing career in Italy with Roma and Brescia and Neville believes he could be convinced to return to the country as a manager .
`` From Pep 's point of view , he seems to be going around the leagues in terms of dominating each league and influencing each league , ” he told the Football Show .
“ He 's done that in Spain , obviously , in Germany and England .
You wonder if Italy would be the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the major leagues in Europe .
`` He 's had an unbelievable influence on football across Europe in the last 10 years and I would see Italy as more of a venue for Guardiola than Barcelona .
He 's got nothing to prove there .
I always think if you back to Barcelona and you 're Guardiola , there 's no way he can achieve what he achieved last time . ''
Premier League provides update on quarantine rules ahead of potential return Whole squads will not have to go into quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to new protocols from the Premier League .
A third Brighton player tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday and will now undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation to recover and limit the spread of the virus .
According to the Premier League ’ s CEO Richard Masters , such an incident when the season does eventually resume will not necessarily force squads into self-isolation .
“ It does depend on what sort of contact because obviously you ’ re trying to ensure the players keep themselves safe even during that contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dealt with on a case-by-case basis , ” he said .
`` [ Plans ] have been put together in consultation with a wide range of people including people inside government and advisors to government .
`` Sport has been working with government generally on the production of the baseline document from which the individual sports have been able to create their own protocols .
“ At some point we will send our draft protocols to the government and they will look over them and give them the thumbs up before we @ @ @ @ @

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday, May 12.
Barcelona presidency candidate eyeing Guardiola reunion
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that he would like to take Pep Guardiola back to the club if he succeeds in the club’s election next year.
Laporta was Barcelona’s president between 2003 and 10 and oversaw an extremely successful period in the club’s history as they won seven major honours, including the treble under Guardiola in 2008-09.
Discussing his plans if re-elected, Laporta said: "What I would like most would be the return of Guardiola, but he is at City at the moment and that is a decision he has to make.
"He's a point of reference for Barcelonismo and many of us who are fans would like him to coach Barca again."
Neville outlines why Guardiola could snub Barcelona return
Gary Neville believes Guardiola would be more interested in joining a club in Italy than returning to Barcelona as he has ‘nothing to prove there’.
Guardiola has only one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City and although he has pledged his future to the club until then, he has been tipped to leave rather than sign an extension.
He spent a couple of seasons of his playing career in Italy with Roma and Brescia and Neville believes he could be convinced to return to the country as a manager.
"From Pep's point of view, he seems to be going around the leagues in terms of dominating each league and influencing each league,” he told the Football Show.
“He's done that in Spain, obviously, in Germany and England. You wonder if Italy would be the next one for him to complete his quartet of the major leagues in Europe.
"He's had an unbelievable influence on football across Europe in the last 10 years and I would see Italy as more of a venue for Guardiola than Barcelona. He's got nothing to prove there. I always think if you back to Barcelona and you're Guardiola, there's no way he can achieve what he achieved last time."
Premier League provides update on quarantine rules ahead of potential return
Whole squads will not have to go into quarantine if a player tests positive for coronavirus, according to new protocols from the Premier League.
A third Brighton player tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday and will now undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation to recover and limit the spread of the virus.
According to the Premier League’s CEO Richard Masters, such an incident when the season does eventually resume will not necessarily force squads into self-isolation.
“It does depend on what sort of contact because obviously you’re trying to ensure the players keep themselves safe even during that contact training situation and that will have to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis,” he said.
"[Plans] have been put together in consultation with a wide range of people including people inside government and advisors to government.
"Sport has been working with government generally on the production of the baseline document from which the individual sports have been able to create their own protocols.
“At some point we will send our draft protocols to the government and they will look over them and give them the thumbs up before we can clarify them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--How to watch the Jadon Sancho vs Rabbi Matondo Bundesliga derby

A couple of Manchester City old boys will go head to head this weekend , in real competitive football - live on our TV screens .
That 's proper , live football - not 1974/75 nostalgia or Gary Lineker , Alan Shearer and Wrighty selecting another Top 10 .
Germany 's Bundesliga will be the first major European league to go back following the coronavirus shutdown on Saturday .
And the returning weekend fixture list has thrown up Jadon Sancho versus Rabbi Matondo in a clash of the City old boys .
Sancho 's switch to Borussia Dortmund three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions in the recent history of English football .
Without it , we probably would n't have seen Matondo moving to Schalke last January .
Now both could face each other in the Revierderby on Saturday afternoon .
Like Sancho , Matondo is a winger with pace and trickery who swapped the Manchester City academy for the Ruhr valley .
But where Sancho flourished Matondo had to bide his time .
Domenico Tedesco , the Schalke manager who signed him , was sacked soon after , but Matondo has started to get more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Wagner .
The Wales international even started the last two games before the lockdown , against Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim .
He will be desperate to pick up where he left off .
And perhaps significantly there will be no crowd and no intimidating Yellow Wall for Matondo to confront in Dortmund 's Signal Iduna Park .
The Bundesliga boasts the highest average attendances in Europe – 81,854 in Dortmund , 75,000 in Munich , 74,475 in Berlin , 62,271 in Schalke and 54,000 in Moenchengladbach and Dusseldorf - but it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 300 matchday staff inside stadia , augmented in Moenchengladbach ’ s case by 8,000 cardboard cutouts of fans .
Thepools.com has markets on every match ( see below ) – but do regular form guides now go out of the window ?
Prior to the winter break The Bundesliga was again Europe ’ s highest scoring top division , with a remarkable 3.20 goals per game .
Bundesliga was a banker for Over 2.5 goals bets and BTTS bets .
Then there were referees like Patrick Ittrich and Tobias Weiz who you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cards every single week .
Ittrich had taken charge of eight Bundesliga matches before the lockdown , seven of them had gone over 3.5 cards , while every one of Weiz ’ s four matches went over that mark , averaging 6.3 cards per game .
But will the absence of a crowd change those dynamics ?
There is statistical evidence which points to football referees showing home bias - when there are crowds in a stadium .
Tobias Moskowitz and Jon Wertheim ’ s `` Scorecasting '' book showed that football is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notorious leading to a biggest edge for home teams .
The authors also watched more than 15,000 games in the top three European leagues and counted injury time added by refs in each of them .
In the ones that were close and the home team was losing , the average time added was four minutes , while if the home team was leading , it was two minutes .
Then they moved on to yellow and red cards and discovered that `` home teams receive many fewer red and yellow cards even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fouls for both teams '' .
Moreover , they also found out that `` referees award more penalties in favour of the home team .
Disputed penalties kicks and goals tend disproportionally to go the home team 's way as well '' .
Why do the referees help home sides they asked ?
They concluded it was all down to fans ' pressure .
The more people in the stadium , the larger the bias .
`` In European soccer , the home team wins 57 % of the time in the lowest-attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time in the highest attended matches , '' they declared .
They even adjusted for the fact that the best teams tend to draw larger crowds .
Crucially they also cited a study by Swedish economists Per Petterson-Lidbom and Michael Priks , who collected the data from 21 matches that were played behind closed doors and discovered that the advantages for the home team disappeared completely .
That is the scenario Germany ’ s football teams are returning to .
Second-placed Borussia Dortmund face sixth-placed Schalke in one of the first matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 - but will their home advantage with their famous Yellow Wall cheering them on now be cancelled ?
Dortmund are unbeaten at home all season and have only been held three times in the Bundesliga at home .
Will that change now ?
We 're about to find out ... How can I watch the games ?
BT Sport has exclusive Bundesliga rights in the UK , which usually means taking out a subscription - but because Germany is the first major football league in Europe to return the broadcaster is discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With a captive nationwide audience this could be a huge ratings hit .
Watch this website for updates .

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A couple of Manchester City old boys will go head to head this weekend, in real competitive football - live on our TV screens.
That's proper, live football - not 1974/75 nostalgia or Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Wrighty selecting another Top 10.
Germany's Bundesliga will be the first major European league to go back following the coronavirus shutdown on Saturday.
And the returning weekend fixture list has thrown up Jadon Sancho versus Rabbi Matondo in a clash of the City old boys.
Sancho's switch to Borussia Dortmund three years ago was one of the most influential decisions in the recent history of English football.
Without it, we probably wouldn't have seen Matondo moving to Schalke last January.
Now both could face each other in the Revierderby on Saturday afternoon.
Like Sancho, Matondo is a winger with pace and trickery who swapped the Manchester City academy for the Ruhr valley.
But where Sancho flourished Matondo had to bide his time.
Domenico Tedesco, the Schalke manager who signed him, was sacked soon after, but Matondo has started to get more chances again recently under former Huddersfield boss David Wagner.
The Wales international even started the last two games before the lockdown, against Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim.
He will be desperate to pick up where he left off.
And perhaps significantly there will be no crowd and no intimidating Yellow Wall for Matondo to confront in Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park.
The Bundesliga boasts the highest average attendances in Europe – 81,854 in Dortmund, 75,000 in Munich, 74,475 in Berlin, 62,271 in Schalke and 54,000 in Moenchengladbach and Dusseldorf - but it will return to the ghostly backdrop of just 300 matchday staff inside stadia, augmented in Moenchengladbach’s case by 8,000 cardboard cutouts of fans.
Thepools.com has markets on every match (see below) – but do regular form guides now go out of the window?
Prior to the winter break The Bundesliga was again Europe’s highest scoring top division, with a remarkable 3.20 goals per game.
Bundesliga was a banker for Over 2.5 goals bets and BTTS bets.
Then there were referees like Patrick Ittrich and Tobias Weiz who you could rely on to brandish red and yellow cards every single week.
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Ittrich had taken charge of eight Bundesliga matches before the lockdown, seven of them had gone over 3.5 cards, while every one of Weiz’s four matches went over that mark, averaging 6.3 cards per game.
But will the absence of a crowd change those dynamics?
There is statistical evidence which points to football referees showing home bias - when there are crowds in a stadium.
Tobias Moskowitz and Jon Wertheim’s "Scorecasting" book showed that football is the sport where the bias is most notorious leading to a biggest edge for home teams.
The authors also watched more than 15,000 games in the top three European leagues and counted injury time added by refs in each of them.
In the ones that were close and the home team was losing, the average time added was four minutes, while if the home team was leading, it was two minutes.
Then they moved on to yellow and red cards and discovered that "home teams receive many fewer red and yellow cards even after controlling the number of penalties or fouls for both teams".
Moreover, they also found out that "referees award more penalties in favour of the home team. Disputed penalties kicks and goals tend disproportionally to go the home team's way as well".
Why do the referees help home sides they asked?
They concluded it was all down to fans' pressure. The more people in the stadium, the larger the bias.
"In European soccer, the home team wins 57% of the time in the lowest-attended games and an astonishing 78% of the time in the highest attended matches," they declared. They even adjusted for the fact that the best teams tend to draw larger crowds.
Crucially they also cited a study by Swedish economists Per Petterson-Lidbom and Michael Priks, who collected the data from 21 matches that were played behind closed doors and discovered that the advantages for the home team disappeared completely.
That is the scenario Germany’s football teams are returning to.
Second-placed Borussia Dortmund face sixth-placed Schalke in one of the first matches to be staged on Saturday, May 16 - but will their home advantage with their famous Yellow Wall cheering them on now be cancelled?
Dortmund are unbeaten at home all season and have only been held three times in the Bundesliga at home.
Will that change now?
Can Matondo overcome Jadon Sancho?
We're about to find out ...
How can I watch the games?
BT Sport has exclusive Bundesliga rights in the UK and is screening every single match live across SEVEN channels - including a Bundesliga Goals Show which will bring viewers all of the action and all of the goals as they happen, from every single Saturday Bundesliga game.
The Saturday 2.30pm kick-offs will be headed by the Revierderby on BT Sport 1, RB Leipzig v Freiburg on BT Sport 2 and Hoffenheim v Hertha Berlin on BT Sport 3. All three channels start broadcasting at 2pm. Augsburg v Wolfsburg coverage starts at 2.30pm on BT Sports Extra 1 with Fortuna Dusseldorf v Paderborn on BT Sport Extra 2 at the same time and the Bundesliga Goals Show on BT Sports Extra 3.
Coverage of the tea-time kick-off between Frankfurt and Borussia Moenchengladbach starts at 4.45pm on BT Sport Ultimate.
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Saturday May 16
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Hoffenheim v Hertha Berlin (2.30pm) Bet here:
RB Leipzig v SC Freiburg (2.30pm) Bet here:
Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Moenchengladbach (5.30pm) Bet here:
Sunday May 17
Cologne v Mainz (2.30pm) Bet here:
Union Berlin v Bayern Munich (5pm) Bet here:
Monday, May 18
Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen (7.30pm) Bet here:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man Utd's first ever Premier League winners and where they are now

An ever-present as United won the league in style , Schmeichel conceded a division-low 31 goals in 1992/93 .
He retired in 2003 after a single season at Manchester City , and can now be found doing punditry work on TV - as well as regularly watching son Kasper in action for Leicester City .
A dependable performer at right-back , Parker won the title in his second season in Manchester .
He managed two non-league sides , Chelmsford City and Welling United , after calling an end to his playing career , but now works in the media .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s triumphant campaign , and it was he who scored an unlikely brace to give Ferguson ’ s side victory over Sheffield Wednesday in a crucial game in April .
Bruce is currently in charge of Newcastle , having held 10 other managerial positions in the last two decades .
Like his centre-back partner , Pallister was never out of the United side in 1992/93 .
He remained at the club for another five years , then saw out his career at Middlesbrough .
Pallister briefly served as operations director at Darlington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2010 .
He is now employed as a pundit .
Ferguson once said Irwin , who played 40 times and scored five goals in 1992/93 , was the only player guaranteed inclusion in his all-time greatest United team .
Irwin is another who has chosen punditry over management post-retirement , while he also works as an ambassador for United .
United ’ s all-time record appearance maker is also the most decorated player in the club ’ s history , having won no fewer than 13 titles in an extraordinary career .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager and caretaker head coach , Giggs is now at the helm of the Wales national team .
Ince was an integral part of Ferguson ’ s side in 1992/93 , featuring in 41 of United ’ s 42 Premier League games that season .
He tried his hand at management , calling the shots at Macclesfield , MK Dons , Blackburn , Notts County and Blackpool , but now spends his time working as a pundit .
McClair is the fourth United player to feature in every match this season , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substitute .
The former forward was moved into midfield following Eric Cantona ’ s arrival , and he excelled alongside Ince in the engine room .
McClair later spent nine years as United ’ s academy director , before a spell as Scotland ’ s national performance director .
Sharpe only scored once in Ferguson ’ s first title-winning season , but he was still an important member of the squad .
His career petered out as he struggled with injury , and his final outings as a footballer came for non-league Garforth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality TV programmes and also does work as a pundit .
Not long before United signed Cantona in November 1992 , they dropped to 10th in the table .
But the Frenchman transformed the club ’ s fortunes , scoring nine goals en-route to title glory .
Cantona won another three titles at United before retiring in 1997 .
These days he makes his money as an actor , director and producer .
Hughes was United ’ s top scorer in 1992/93 , finding the net 15 times in the Premier League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1995 , before spells at Southampton , Everton and Blackburn .
Hughes moved into management after hanging up his boots , but he ’ s been out of work since leaving Southampton in 2018 .
A utility player who did all manner of jobs at United , Blackmore played 14 times in the league in 1992/93 .
After stints in charge of Welsh outfits Bangor City and Porthmadog , Blackmore now works as an academy coach for Dynamo Brest .
One of United ’ s greatest ever midfielders finally got his hands on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he only made 14 appearances throughout the season .
Robson took charge of Middlesbrough on a player-manager basis in 1994 , then later bossed Bradford , West Brom , Sheffield United and the Thailand national team .
Today he works as a global ambassador for United .
The son of the manager made 15 outings in 1992/93 , which brought Ferguson Jr. the only major trophy of his career .
The Scot followed his father into management and is currently in his third spell as Peterborough boss .
Kancheslskis regularly appeared off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 of his 27 appearances coming as a substitute .
The former winger is also a manager these days , with Uzbekistani side Navbahor Namangan his current employers .
Phelan played a bit-part role in United ’ s 1992/93 success , making 11 appearances in the Premier League .
A former assistant to Ferguson , Phelan now serves in the same capacity alongside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford .
United might never have signed Cantona had Dublin not broken his leg in September .
He returned before the season was over but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting XI .
Dublin is an occasional TV pundit and also presents BBC programme Homes Under the Hammer .

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Peter Schmeichel
An ever-present as United won the league in style, Schmeichel conceded a division-low 31 goals in 1992/93.
He retired in 2003 after a single season at Manchester City, and can now be found doing punditry work on TV - as well as regularly watching son Kasper in action for Leicester City.
Paul Parker
A dependable performer at right-back, Parker won the title in his second season in Manchester.
He managed two non-league sides, Chelmsford City and Welling United, after calling an end to his playing career, but now works in the media.
Steve Bruce
Bruce played all 42 matches in United’s triumphant campaign, and it was he who scored an unlikely brace to give Ferguson’s side victory over Sheffield Wednesday in a crucial game in April.
Bruce is currently in charge of Newcastle, having held 10 other managerial positions in the last two decades.
(Image: (John Giles/PA Wire))
Gary Pallister
Like his centre-back partner, Pallister was never out of the United side in 1992/93. He remained at the club for another five years, then saw out his career at Middlesbrough.
Pallister briefly served as operations director at Darlington, one of his former clubs, in 2010. He is now employed as a pundit.
Denis Irwin
Ferguson once said Irwin, who played 40 times and scored five goals in 1992/93, was the only player guaranteed inclusion in his all-time greatest United team.
Irwin is another who has chosen punditry over management post-retirement, while he also works as an ambassador for United.
Ryan Giggs
United’s all-time record appearance maker is also the most decorated player in the club’s history, having won no fewer than 13 titles in an extraordinary career.
After spells as United’s assistant manager and caretaker head coach, Giggs is now at the helm of the Wales national team.
Paul Ince
Ince was an integral part of Ferguson’s side in 1992/93, featuring in 41 of United’s 42 Premier League games that season.
He tried his hand at management, calling the shots at Macclesfield, MK Dons, Blackburn, Notts County and Blackpool, but now spends his time working as a pundit.
Brian McClair
McClair is the fourth United player to feature in every match this season, although one of his appearances came as a substitute. The former forward was moved into midfield following Eric Cantona’s arrival, and he excelled alongside Ince in the engine room.
McClair later spent nine years as United’s academy director, before a spell as Scotland’s national performance director.
Lee Sharpe
Sharpe only scored once in Ferguson’s first title-winning season, but he was still an important member of the squad. His career petered out as he struggled with injury, and his final outings as a footballer came for non-league Garforth Town.
Sharpe has regularly appeared on reality TV programmes and also does work as a pundit.
(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)
Eric Cantona
Not long before United signed Cantona in November 1992, they dropped to 10th in the table. But the Frenchman transformed the club’s fortunes, scoring nine goals en-route to title glory.
Cantona won another three titles at United before retiring in 1997. These days he makes his money as an actor, director and producer.
Mark Hughes
Hughes was United’s top scorer in 1992/93, finding the net 15 times in the Premier League. He left Old Trafford for Chelsea in 1995, before spells at Southampton, Everton and Blackburn.
Hughes moved into management after hanging up his boots, but he’s been out of work since leaving Southampton in 2018.
Clayton Blackmore
A utility player who did all manner of jobs at United, Blackmore played 14 times in the league in 1992/93.
After stints in charge of Welsh outfits Bangor City and Porthmadog, Blackmore now works as an academy coach for Dynamo Brest.
Bryan Robson
One of United’s greatest ever midfielders finally got his hands on the league championship in 1992/93, although he only made 14 appearances throughout the season.
Robson took charge of Middlesbrough on a player-manager basis in 1994, then later bossed Bradford, West Brom, Sheffield United and the Thailand national team. Today he works as a global ambassador for United.
Darren Ferguson
The son of the manager made 15 outings in 1992/93, which brought Ferguson Jr. the only major trophy of his career.
The Scot followed his father into management and is currently in his third spell as Peterborough boss.
Andrei Kanchelskis
Kancheslskis regularly appeared off the bench for United this term, with 13 of his 27 appearances coming as a substitute.
The former winger is also a manager these days, with Uzbekistani side Navbahor Namangan his current employers.
Mike Phelan
Phelan played a bit-part role in United’s 1992/93 success, making 11 appearances in the Premier League.
A former assistant to Ferguson, Phelan now serves in the same capacity alongside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.
Dion Dublin
United might never have signed Cantona had Dublin not broken his leg in September. He returned before the season was over but never won back his place in the starting XI.
Dublin is an occasional TV pundit and also presents BBC programme Homes Under the Hammer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Mum and baby seriously ill in hospital with coronavirus now at home

A nurse and mum-of-four has been discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19 .
Irene , who previously worked at Salford Royal Hospital , was able to return home to her husband and four children today .
She had been in hospital for almost two weeks and had spent time in critical care .
Her youngest child , aged just three months , also fell seriously ill after contracting the virus .
A spokesman for Northern Care Alliance NHS Group said : “ Happy International Nurses Day to Irene .
“ After a hospital stay of nearly two weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were delighted to see Irene leave us to return home to her husband and four children .
“ Irene ’ s youngest child was only three months old when she fell seriously ill with Covid-19 and was admitted to hospital .
“ Thankfully Irene , herself a nurse , has made a good recovery but said it had been an emotional time , including being treated by some of the doctors and nurses she worked previously alongside at Salford Royal .
“ We wish Irene and her family all the best.
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A nurse and mum-of-four has been discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19.
Irene, who previously worked at Salford Royal Hospital, was able to return home to her husband and four children today.
She had been in hospital for almost two weeks and had spent time in critical care.
Her youngest child, aged just three months, also fell seriously ill after contracting the virus.
A spokesman for Northern Care Alliance NHS Group said: “Happy International Nurses Day to Irene.
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“After a hospital stay of nearly two weeks, including time in critical care, we were delighted to see Irene leave us to return home to her husband and four children.
“Irene’s youngest child was only three months old when she fell seriously ill with Covid-19 and was admitted to hospital.
“Thankfully Irene, herself a nurse, has made a good recovery but said it had been an emotional time, including being treated by some of the doctors and nurses she worked previously alongside at Salford Royal.
“We wish Irene and her family all the best.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Dembele prefers Man United move over Chelsea and more rumours

Manchester United are the front runners in the chase for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele , according to reports .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United will continue their pursuits of Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham this summer , despite the financial instability as a result of the coronavirus outbreak .
A striker may also be on the agenda when the transfer window reopens , especially with the future of Odion Ighalo remaining uncertain .
Former Fulham and Celtic frontman Dembele is one possible option and the Daily Star say that United are `` increasingly confident '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long-term replacement of Romelu Lukaku .
It 's claimed that the striker , who has netted 22 times this season , would cost £60million and that he would prefer a move to Old Trafford rather than Chelsea , who are also said to be interested .
While admitting that the next transfer window will be unrecognisable to those that have come before it , Solskjaer has previously said United could 'exploit ' the transfer market amid the pandemic .
Lyon could be one such example as they have failed to qualify for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to coronavirus and president Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted he may have to sell his best players .
`` I am going to do everything to keep the players , but players who are programmed to play in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we do n't have European football , '' he said .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that Dembele , along with RB Leipzig 's Timo Werner , are under consideration by United but no contact has been made as of yet .
Meanwhile , Roma may be forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they don ’ t qualify for the Champions League , reports in Italy say .
The financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic , plus the lack of Champions League income , could force their hand if an offer of €60m was to come in , according to Leggo .
The report adds that Juventus , Man United and Spurs are among the clubs who have shown interest in Zaniolo and could pay that amount for the midfield man .

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Manchester United are the front runners in the chase for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, according to reports.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United will continue their pursuits of Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham this summer, despite the financial instability as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
A striker may also be on the agenda when the transfer window reopens, especially with the future of Odion Ighalo remaining uncertain.
Former Fulham and Celtic frontman Dembele is one possible option and the Daily Star say that United are "increasingly confident" of signing the Frenchman who is seen as a long-term replacement of Romelu Lukaku.
It's claimed that the striker, who has netted 22 times this season, would cost £60million and that he would prefer a move to Old Trafford rather than Chelsea, who are also said to be interested.
While admitting that the next transfer window will be unrecognisable to those that have come before it, Solskjaer has previously said United could 'exploit' the transfer market amid the pandemic.
Lyon could be one such example as they have failed to qualify for European football after Ligue 1 was cancelled due to coronavirus and president Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted he may have to sell his best players.
"I am going to do everything to keep the players, but players who are programmed to play in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we don't have European football," he said.
M.E.N. Sport understands that Dembele, along with RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, are under consideration by United but no contact has been made as of yet.
Meanwhile, Roma may be forced to sell midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer if they don’t qualify for the Champions League, reports in Italy say.
The financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, plus the lack of Champions League income, could force their hand if an offer of €60m was to come in, according to Leggo.
The report adds that Juventus, Man United and Spurs are among the clubs who have shown interest in Zaniolo and could pay that amount for the midfield man.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Dealer told police officer 'come on Graham, you know I only deal weed'

After being caught by police , a drug dealer brazenly told an officer : 'come on Graham , you know I only deal weed ' .
Cannabis dealer Victor Sibthorpe , 21 , has been jailed for two years and three months .
He was also sentenced for assaulting , harassing and damaging property belonging to his former girlfriend , who was pregnant at the time .
At one point Sibthorpe held a knife to her throat , and following an argument about what they would call their unborn baby , he sent her a message which read ' I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to see me again , you fat tramp ' .
Manchester Crown Court heard that he was caught with 15 snap bags of cannabis and more than £800 in cash in an area of Cheetham Hill 'well known for drug dealing ' .
He also had two mobile phones and a lock knife in December 2018 , prosecutor Gavin Howie said .
When asked by police whether he had any class A drugs on him , Sibthorpe told the officer : `` Come on Graham , you know I only deal weed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was separately sentenced for possessing the knife , receiving a 10 month sentence to be served at a young offenders institution .
He had known the woman , who later became his girlfriend from his school days , but they later began a relationship .
Following his release , she said that Sibthorpe became 'obsessive ' and would want to know who she was going out with , and to check her phone .
He accused her of cheating on him while he was in prison , and she later changed her phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was still able to contact her .
During an incident in December last year , Sibthorpe damaged her car , when he had become 'argumentative ' while she was out with friends .
Sibthorpe slapped her to the face , which caused her nose to bleed .
He threw her phone out of the car window , causing it to smash and break .
After Christmas , she was going to an antenatal appointment supported by a friend when Sibthorpe turned up , and later followed them in a car .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would crash into it ' , Mr Howie said .
Later he 'slapped ' a pack of cigarettes at her stomach , causing her to be 'terrified ' as she was pregnant .
The court heard heard Sibthorpe blamed her for 'winding him up ' .
She went to hospital for a check up , but the baby was found to be well .
Then in January , at her home Sibthorpe slapped her a number of times , punched her to the leg and threatened to stab her , before holding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next ten days , they exchanged messages over WhatsApp , in which Sibthorpe said ' I will give you a reason to never want to see me again , you fat tramp ' .
When he was arrested on January 17 , Sibthorpe was found with another lock knife .
Defending , Katie Jones described Sibthorpe as a 'low level street dealer ' and said he dealt for financial reasons .
She said Sibthorpe 'did n't have an easy start to life ' , and is thought to suffer with an undiagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cross QC told him : `` Despite the fact that you are only 21 , you have an extremely unattractive criminal record .
`` What your record shows to me is that you can not respond to non-custodial sentences .
`` Your record demonstrates contempt , a disregard for both authority and for those who have tried to help you in the past . ''
Sibthorpe , of Chudleigh Road , Crumpsall , pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis , possession of criminal property , two counts of criminal damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one count of malicious communications .

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After being caught by police, a drug dealer brazenly told an officer: 'come on Graham, you know I only deal weed'.
Cannabis dealer Victor Sibthorpe, 21, has been jailed for two years and three months.
He was also sentenced for assaulting, harassing and damaging property belonging to his former girlfriend, who was pregnant at the time.
At one point Sibthorpe held a knife to her throat, and following an argument about what they would call their unborn baby, he sent her a message which read 'I will give you a reason to never want to see me again, you fat tramp'.
Manchester Crown Court heard that he was caught with 15 snap bags of cannabis and more than £800 in cash in an area of Cheetham Hill 'well known for drug dealing'.
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He also had two mobile phones and a lock knife in December 2018, prosecutor Gavin Howie said.
When asked by police whether he had any class A drugs on him, Sibthorpe told the officer: "Come on Graham, you know I only deal weed."
Sibthorpe, a father, was separately sentenced for possessing the knife, receiving a 10 month sentence to be served at a young offenders institution.
He had known the woman, who later became his girlfriend from his school days, but they later began a relationship.
Following his release, she said that Sibthorpe became 'obsessive' and would want to know who she was going out with, and to check her phone.
He accused her of cheating on him while he was in prison, and she later changed her phone number and social media accounts, but he was still able to contact her.
During an incident in December last year, Sibthorpe damaged her car, when he had become 'argumentative' while she was out with friends.
Sibthorpe slapped her to the face, which caused her nose to bleed. He threw her phone out of the car window, causing it to smash and break.
After Christmas, she was going to an antenatal appointment supported by a friend when Sibthorpe turned up, and later followed them in a car.
He texted saying 'stop the car or he would crash into it', Mr Howie said.
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Later he 'slapped' a pack of cigarettes at her stomach, causing her to be 'terrified' as she was pregnant.
The court heard heard Sibthorpe blamed her for 'winding him up'.
She went to hospital for a check up, but the baby was found to be well.
Then in January, at her home Sibthorpe slapped her a number of times, punched her to the leg and threatened to stab her, before holding a knife close to her throat.
Over the next ten days, they exchanged messages over WhatsApp, in which Sibthorpe said 'I will give you a reason to never want to see me again, you fat tramp'.
When he was arrested on January 17, Sibthorpe was found with another lock knife.
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Defending, Katie Jones described Sibthorpe as a 'low level street dealer' and said he dealt for financial reasons.
She said Sibthorpe 'didn't have an easy start to life', and is thought to suffer with an undiagnosed mental disorder.
Sentencing, Judge Anthony Cross QC told him: "Despite the fact that you are only 21, you have an extremely unattractive criminal record.
"What your record shows to me is that you cannot respond to non-custodial sentences.
"Your record demonstrates contempt, a disregard for both authority and for those who have tried to help you in the past."
Sibthorpe, of Chudleigh Road, Crumpsall, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of criminal property, two counts of criminal damage, three counts of common assault and one count of malicious communications.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday May 12

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It's Tuesday night which means you could be in with another chance to win big in the National Lottery Euromillions draw.
Tonight's Euromillions jackpot stands at a whopping £55 million, which could be all yours if you pick the right numbers.
You will also get automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm.
You then need to choose five main numbers and two lucky stars.
You can also play online.
But even if you don't secure that huge jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you will also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they're drawn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Government on how it will punish employers who don't comply with new rules

Firms which breach Covid-19 workplace rules may face prosecution if they cause 'serious risk to an individual employee ' .
The potential sanctions for employers were confirmed by Health and Safety Executive chief Sarah Albon during the Downing Street press conference on Tuesday .
Many workers returned to offices and building sites on Monday after Boris Johnson encouraged them to go back to work if they could .
But the announcement was criticised by opposition leader Keir Starmer , who said many employees feared their workplaces were n't safe .
During the daily press conference , Ms Albon was asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disposal if employers did n't comply with the requirements to carry out risk assessments or make their workplaces Covid-safe .
She replied that there are a 'range ' of different penalties that can be issued : • Work places may be inspected , and bosses may be ordered to take action as the first step .
• In the most 'extreme ' cases , if there is a risk of serious injury , a notice can be issued for a certain type of activity to be banned .
• Breaching those rules is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prosecution .
She told the Downing Street press conference : “ Inspectors can require businesses to do certain things – enforcement notices , requiring them to take particular kinds of action .
“ In the most extreme circumstances if there is a risk of serious injury to an individual employee they can issue a notice which prohibits certain activities from taking place .
“ Breach of those kind of enforcement notices is essentially a criminal offence and we can prosecute people who fail to do the right thing.
” In advice published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not comfortable returning to work , the government has also told people they can report the business to a local authority or the HSE .
`` Employers and staff should discuss and agree working arrangements , '' government advice reads .
`` Employers should make all efforts to help people to work from home where they can .
`` But where work can not be done at home , employers should take clear , practical steps to help protect workers and create safe places to work , such as shift working or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precautions needed to manage risk , your employer should discuss the workplace risk assessment with you to identify the practical ways of managing those risks .
`` If you remain concerned that your employer is not taking all practical steps to promote social distancing then you can report this to your local authority or the Health and Safety Executive who can take a range of action , including where appropriate requiring your employer to take additional steps . ''
If an employer is threatening someone with the sack , the government said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible decisions and listen to the concerns of their staff .
Employers and employees should come to a pragmatic agreement about their working arrangements .
`` If individuals need advice , they should approach ACAS where they can get impartial advice about work disputes . ''
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Firms which breach Covid-19 workplace rules may face prosecution if they cause 'serious risk to an individual employee'.
The potential sanctions for employers were confirmed by Health and Safety Executive chief Sarah Albon during the Downing Street press conference on Tuesday.
Many workers returned to offices and building sites on Monday after Boris Johnson encouraged them to go back to work if they could.
But the announcement was criticised by opposition leader Keir Starmer, who said many employees feared their workplaces weren't safe.
During the daily press conference, Ms Albon was asked what powers were at the HSE's disposal if employers didn't comply with the requirements to carry out risk assessments or make their workplaces Covid-safe.
She replied that there are a 'range' of different penalties that can be issued:
Work places may be inspected, and bosses may be ordered to take action as the first step.
In the most 'extreme' cases, if there is a risk of serious injury, a notice can be issued for a certain type of activity to be banned.
Breaching those rules is a criminal offence, and could lead to prosecution.
She told the Downing Street press conference: “Inspectors can require businesses to do certain things – enforcement notices, requiring them to take particular kinds of action.
“In the most extreme circumstances if there is a risk of serious injury to an individual employee they can issue a notice which prohibits certain activities from taking place.
“Breach of those kind of enforcement notices is essentially a criminal offence and we can prosecute people who fail to do the right thing.”
In advice published on what employees should do if they are not comfortable returning to work, the government has also told people they can report the business to a local authority or the HSE.
"Employers and staff should discuss and agree working arrangements," government advice reads.
"Employers should make all efforts to help people to work from home where they can.
"But where work cannot be done at home, employers should take clear, practical steps to help protect workers and create safe places to work, such as shift working or staggering processes.
"To identify the precautions needed to manage risk, your employer should discuss the workplace risk assessment with you to identify the practical ways of managing those risks.
"If you remain concerned that your employer is not taking all practical steps to promote social distancing then you can report this to your local authority or the Health and Safety Executive who can take a range of action, including where appropriate requiring your employer to take additional steps."
If an employer is threatening someone with the sack, the government said: "We urge employers to take socially responsible decisions and listen to the concerns of their staff. Employers and employees should come to a pragmatic agreement about their working arrangements.
"If individuals need advice, they should approach ACAS where they can get impartial advice about work disputes."
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man United legend Scholes picks surprise name as trickiest opponent

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has named Papa Bouba Diop as one of the trickiest players he ever faced in his illustrious career .
Scholes played against some of the best players in the world but says few were as fierce as former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Diop .
The Senegalese central midfielder was nicknamed 'The Wardrobe ' for his incredible stature and Scholes admits he used to hate playing against him .
Scholes was also full of praise for Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira but included Diop in the same bracket of players who he did n't relish facing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to go into games thinking ' I just want to have all the time in the world here , just nobody around me , just find a little bit of space and pass the ball around ' , '' Scholes told Savage Social .
`` Then you play against people like you ( Robbie Savage ) .
An absolute nuisance , trying to close you down dead quick .
I do n't want that , I just want it nice and relaxed . ''
`` The way I played I did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stronger , quicker than the other person .
I suppose Patrick Vieira , you play against him he is so long , he is so big .
You think you 've got the ball , and the next minute he nicks it over your head .
He was a clever payer as well .
`` There 's one more that people wo n't think of .
We used to play against Portsmouth .
Do you remember Papa Bouba Diop ?
Big , massive .
They used to call him The Wardrobe !
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're wasting your time .
I always found him awkward to play against .
He was n't a Vieira , of course he was n't , but he still had talent . ''

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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has named Papa Bouba Diop as one of the trickiest players he ever faced in his illustrious career.
Scholes played against some of the best players in the world but says few were as fierce as former Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Diop.
The Senegalese central midfielder was nicknamed 'The Wardrobe' for his incredible stature and Scholes admits he used to hate playing against him.
Scholes was also full of praise for Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira but included Diop in the same bracket of players who he didn't relish facing.
"When I played central midfield I like to go into games thinking 'I just want to have all the time in the world here, just nobody around me, just find a little bit of space and pass the ball around'," Scholes told Savage Social.
"Then you play against people like you (Robbie Savage). An absolute nuisance, trying to close you down dead quick. I don't want that, I just want it nice and relaxed."
"The way I played I didn't really have to beat people or be stronger, quicker than the other person. I suppose Patrick Vieira, you play against him he is so long, he is so big. You think you've got the ball, and the next minute he nicks it over your head. He was a clever payer as well.
"There's one more that people won't think of. We used to play against Portsmouth. Do you remember Papa Bouba Diop? Big, massive. They used to call him The Wardrobe! You get involved physically with him and you're wasting your time. I always found him awkward to play against. He wasn't a Vieira, of course he wasn't, but he still had talent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Police inadvertently discovered 'sophisticated' cannabis farm

Police inadvertently discovered a 'sophisticated ' cannabis farm after being told a man was being attacked by a balaclava clad gang .
When officers arrived at Holland Road in Crumpsall , there was no sign of the four alleged attackers or the victim .
But when they conducted door to door enquiries they found a cannabis farm in a semi detached home .
No-one was present , but in the joining house they found another cannabis farm , where 28-year-old Endri Velaj was in an upstairs bedroom on March 4 .
A total of 110 plants were found , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2,000 to £41,200 , depending on the strength of the drug and whether it was sold in bulk or in street deals .
Velaj is now set to be deported back to his native Albania , after he was jailed for 12 months at Manchester Crown Court .
The court was told that Velaj had been promised legitimate work in the UK , but it never materialised .
He did not dare to refuse the request to 'supervise ' the cannabis farm , the court heard , as he was worried about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Balmer said £465 in cash which police found at the property had been given to the defendant by his 'gangmasters ' for food and supplies .
The cash was supposed to last two months , Mr Balmer said .
He said that the bypassing of the electricity supply had not been done by Velaj , and that there were cannabis plants installed in the property before the defendant arrived .
The court was told that Velaj may have had a defence to the charge of producing cannabis , if he was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slavery ' .
But Velaj refused to give his consent for further investigations to be conducted , 'for fear of reprisals ' .
He now wants to return to Albania 'as soon as possible ' , the court heard .
Judge Anthony Cross QC said that he was locking Velaj up on the basis that he 'volunteered ' to supervise the cannabis farm .
`` Whilst I do n't accept that you were the victim of modern slavery , I do accept that you were more vulnerable than others to threats of violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cross said it was a 'sophisticated operation ' and a 'significant ' amount of cannabis was being grown .
Because he was sentenced to 12 months in jail , Velaj is automatically liable for deportation after serving his sentence .
He admitted an offence of producing cannabis .

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Police inadvertently discovered a 'sophisticated' cannabis farm after being told a man was being attacked by a balaclava clad gang.
When officers arrived at Holland Road in Crumpsall, there was no sign of the four alleged attackers or the victim.
But when they conducted door to door enquiries they found a cannabis farm in a semi detached home.
No-one was present, but in the joining house they found another cannabis farm, where 28-year-old Endri Velaj was in an upstairs bedroom on March 4.
A total of 110 plants were found, which police estimated could be worth anything from £2,000 to £41,200, depending on the strength of the drug and whether it was sold in bulk or in street deals.
(Image: GMP)
Velaj is now set to be deported back to his native Albania, after he was jailed for 12 months at Manchester Crown Court.
The court was told that Velaj had been promised legitimate work in the UK, but it never materialised.
He did not dare to refuse the request to 'supervise' the cannabis farm, the court heard, as he was worried about his family in Albania.
Velaj's lawyer Michael Balmer said £465 in cash which police found at the property had been given to the defendant by his 'gangmasters' for food and supplies.
The cash was supposed to last two months, Mr Balmer said.
He said that the bypassing of the electricity supply had not been done by Velaj, and that there were cannabis plants installed in the property before the defendant arrived.
The court was told that Velaj may have had a defence to the charge of producing cannabis, if he was found to have been a victim of 'modern slavery'.
But Velaj refused to give his consent for further investigations to be conducted, 'for fear of reprisals'.
He now wants to return to Albania 'as soon as possible', the court heard.
(Image: Google Maps)
Judge Anthony Cross QC said that he was locking Velaj up on the basis that he 'volunteered' to supervise the cannabis farm.
"Whilst I don't accept that you were the victim of modern slavery, I do accept that you were more vulnerable than others to threats of violence," the judge said.
Judge Cross said it was a 'sophisticated operation' and a 'significant' amount of cannabis was being grown.
Because he was sentenced to 12 months in jail, Velaj is automatically liable for deportation after serving his sentence. He admitted an offence of producing cannabis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--What the furlough extension means for businesses and workers

It was announced on Tuesday that the government is to extend its the furlough scheme for another four months .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the scheme , which pays up to 80 % of companies staff salaries during the coronavrius pandemic , will now be in place until the end of October .
This means that workers will continue to receive up to £2,500 a month under the Job Retention Scheme , which is currently being used by 6.3 million workers at a cost of around £8 billion .
Mr Sunak made his announcement after saying last week that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While an extension has been made , he also said changes will be made to the scheme from August and employers will be asked to start making contributions towards workers ' wages .
The Chancellor also said there will be the possibility of part-time returns for staff from August , pointing out that manufacturers have been asking for staggered shifts to reopen production lines .
But what does all this actually mean ?
The government will continue to fund the furlough scheme , which has supported seven million jobs at a cost of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of July .
After that , companies will be expected to make a contribution to the payments .
However , the amount workers take home will not fall below the 80 % mark .
More details are expected to be released later this month on how much will businesses be expected to pay towards furlough .
But Mr Sunak did say that it is likely to be judged on a sector-by-sector basis , similar to the details published on Monday by the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new `` Covid Secure '' measures .
The Government has said it will continue to monitor the situation and is willing to adjust advice accordingly , but is unlikely to extend it beyond October .
The Chancellor told the Commons : “ We will keep everything under review but my expectation is by then ( November ) the scheme should end .
We ’ ve stretched and strained to be as generous as possible to businesses and workers , which is why we have made the decision that we ’ ve made today.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this scheme is expensive .
It ’ s the right thing to do .
The cost of not acting would have been far higher but it ’ s not something that can continue indefinitely into the future .
Eight months of total support is a considerable amount of time.
” Under employment laws , companies must start informing any staff they plan to make redundant within 45 days of any changes .
The previous furlough scheme was due to end by July , meaning consultations would need to begin imminently , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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It was announced on Tuesday that the government is to extend its the furlough scheme for another four months.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the scheme, which pays up to 80% of companies staff salaries during the coronavrius pandemic, will now be in place until the end of October.
This means that workers will continue to receive up to £2,500 a month under the Job Retention Scheme, which is currently being used by 6.3 million workers at a cost of around £8 billion.
Mr Sunak made his announcement after saying last week that the scheme would be 'wound down'.
While an extension has been made, he also said changes will be made to the scheme from August and employers will be asked to start making contributions towards workers' wages.
The Chancellor also said there will be the possibility of part-time returns for staff from August, pointing out that manufacturers have been asking for staggered shifts to reopen production lines.
But what does all this actually mean?
The government will continue to fund the furlough scheme, which has supported seven million jobs at a cost of £14 billion a month, until the end of July.
After that, companies will be expected to make a contribution to the payments.
However, the amount workers take home will not fall below the 80% mark.
More details are expected to be released later this month on how much will businesses be expected to pay towards furlough.
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But Mr Sunak did say that it is likely to be judged on a sector-by-sector basis, similar to the details published on Monday by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for companies looking to reopen under new "Covid Secure" measures.
The Government has said it will continue to monitor the situation and is willing to adjust advice accordingly, but is unlikely to extend it beyond October.
The Chancellor told the Commons: “We will keep everything under review but my expectation is by then (November) the scheme should end. We’ve stretched and strained to be as generous as possible to businesses and workers, which is why we have made the decision that we’ve made today.”
He added: “But … this scheme is expensive. It’s the right thing to do. The cost of not acting would have been far higher but it’s not something that can continue indefinitely into the future. Eight months of total support is a considerable amount of time.”
Under employment laws, companies must start informing any staff they plan to make redundant within 45 days of any changes.
The previous furlough scheme was due to end by July, meaning consultations would need to begin imminently, but the extension to October will address it.