themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man United's Casey Stoney slams Greg Clarke and picks who should replace him

Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney says Greg Clarke was right to resign as FA chairman after his controversial comments about race , homosexuality and women 's football .
Clarke , who has since resigned as a FIFA vice-president , was speaking to MPs earlier this week , when he described black or ethnic minority players as 'coloured ' , for which he later apologised , and was also criticised for comments suggesting being gay was a 'life choice ' .
The head of English football soon tendered his resignation , but his comments also included an anecdote of saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's game because young girls do n't like the ball being kicked at them .
Speaking ahead of United 's Women 's Super League derby with derby rivals Manchester City , Stoney was asked about Clarke 's remarks , saying they were 'completely unacceptable . '
`` It shows how much work we ’ ve still got to do , '' Stoney said .
`` They are completely unacceptable [ comments ] .
It was the right thing to stand down .
There is some great work going on and we shouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s two separate issues , but there ’ s still a lot of education and work to do .
`` It 's extremely disappointing especially when the person at the top of the chain is making the comments so flippantly and easily .
It ’ s extremely disappointing .
Hopefully you have to see this as an opportunity for positive change .
This is a really good opportunity for that . ''
Clarke 's high profile resignation comes ahead of the Women 's Football Weekend , where the WSL takes centre-stage as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stoney admitted it was disappointing that the build up to such a big weekend for women 's football was being overshadowed slightly , but explained how it was important to have the conversation about such issues .
She said : `` It ’ s disappointing but at the same time it ’ s important because it raises the issue and awareness even more because there is still a problem .
`` We don ’ t want to detract from the games at the weekend .
But we have to see it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA and within football . ''
With a vacancy for Head of the Football Association now open , Stoney said the replacement for Clarke must be suitably qualified to address what she described as a diversity issue at the top of English football .
`` Whether it ’ s a BAME candidate or female it has to be the right person for the job who can really take the FA forward to be more progeressive , more inclusive , more diverse , '' Stoney insisted .
`` Hopefully that includes the board too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I don ’ t think it is diverse enough to represent society and a game that brings people together . ''
One positive development this week has seen the overruling of the ridiculous ruling that girls academies could not continue training during the UK lockdown , when boys of an equivalent age have been allowed to .
Stoney confirmed that United 's academy is set to reopen soon , explaining how important regular training is for the young players hoping to reach the women 's first team .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into this with the team , going into how and when we can reopen , '' she said .
`` It ’ s massively important , they ’ re missing out on their development , their mental wellbeing and physical health .
As a football club we do n't want their development stalled .
It ’ s really important we get them back up and running as soon as it ’ s safe to do so . ''

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Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney says Greg Clarke was right to resign as FA chairman after his controversial comments about race, homosexuality and women's football.
Clarke, who has since resigned as a FIFA vice-president, was speaking to MPs earlier this week, when he described black or ethnic minority players as 'coloured', for which he later apologised, and was also criticised for comments suggesting being gay was a 'life choice'.
The head of English football soon tendered his resignation, but his comments also included an anecdote of saying there are fewer goalkeepers in the women's game because young girls don't like the ball being kicked at them.
Speaking ahead of United's Women's Super League derby with derby rivals Manchester City, Stoney was asked about Clarke's remarks, saying they were 'completely unacceptable.'
"It shows how much work we’ve still got to do," Stoney said.
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"They are completely unacceptable [comments]. It was the right thing to stand down. There is some great work going on and we shouldn’t get away from that, there’s two separate issues, but there’s still a lot of education and work to do.
"It's extremely disappointing especially when the person at the top of the chain is making the comments so flippantly and easily. It’s extremely disappointing. Hopefully you have to see this as an opportunity for positive change. This is a really good opportunity for that."
Clarke's high profile resignation comes ahead of the Women's Football Weekend, where the WSL takes centre-stage as the Premier League takes an international break.
Stoney admitted it was disappointing that the build up to such a big weekend for women's football was being overshadowed slightly, but explained how it was important to have the conversation about such issues.
She said: "It’s disappointing but at the same time it’s important because it raises the issue and awareness even more because there is still a problem.
"We don’t want to detract from the games at the weekend. But we have to see it as an opportunity for positive change within the FA and within football."
With a vacancy for Head of the Football Association now open, Stoney said the replacement for Clarke must be suitably qualified to address what she described as a diversity issue at the top of English football.
"Whether it’s a BAME candidate or female it has to be the right person for the job who can really take the FA forward to be more progeressive, more inclusive, more diverse," Stoney insisted.
"Hopefully that includes the board too in terms of making positive change there. I don’t think it is diverse enough to represent society and a game that brings people together."
One positive development this week has seen the overruling of the ridiculous ruling that girls academies could not continue training during the UK lockdown, when boys of an equivalent age have been allowed to.
Stoney confirmed that United's academy is set to reopen soon, explaining how important regular training is for the young players hoping to reach the women's first team.
"It’s great news, we’re looking into this with the team, going into how and when we can reopen," she said.
"It’s massively important, they’re missing out on their development, their mental wellbeing and physical health. As a football club we don't want their development stalled. It’s really important we get them back up and running as soon as it’s safe to do so."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Bolton Wanderers press conference LIVE

Bolton Wanderers press conference LIVE

Bolton Wanderers are in action tomorrow evening against Salford City for the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides @ @ @ @ @ the Ammies at the University of Bolton Stadium for a clash which will be shown @ @ @ @ @ It will it 10th against 20th in League Two as the pre-season favourites for the @ @ @ @ @ .
The game will be new Salford boss Richie Wellens ' first league game in @ @ @ @ @ he took over at the Peninsula Stadium after leaving League One Swindon Town .
And @ @ @ @ @ competitive meeting ever between the two sides and one of the local derbies this season @ @ @ @ @ the game , Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt will this afternoon be speaking to the @ @ @ @ @ conference via Zoom and we 'll bring you updates throughout the day looking ahead to @ @ @ @ @ as getting the latest on the injury situation at Bolton and if any more players @ @ @ @ @ and defender Gethin Jones , will be available for the clash .

Bolton Wanderers are in action tomorrow evening against Salford City for the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
The Trotters take on the Ammies at the University of Bolton Stadium for a clash which will be shown live on Sky Sports.
It will it 10th against 20th in League Two as the pre-season favourites for the League Two title go head-to-head.
The game will be new Salford boss Richie Wellens' first league game in charge of the Ammies since he took over at the Peninsula Stadium after leaving League One Swindon Town.
And it will be the first competitive meeting ever between the two sides and one of the local derbies this season for Wanderers.
Ahead of the game, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt will this afternoon be speaking to the media in a virtual press conference via Zoom and we'll bring you updates throughout the day looking ahead to the game, as well as getting the latest on the injury situation at Bolton and if any more players, such as Eoin Doyle and defender Gethin Jones, will be available for the clash.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Southgate calls out Keane criticism of Man City defender Kyle Walker

England manager Gareth Southgate has hit out at the 'personal criticism ' Roy Keane handed to Manchester City defender Kyle Walker during Sunday 's draw with Liverpool .
Despite fearing that his England career may be over after being shown a red card in the draw with Iceland in September , Walker has remained a key part of the international side and is enjoying a fine run of form as of late .
The right-back started the Three Lions ' last two Nations League matches and was also named as City 's player of the month for October .
Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his best as a City player since arriving from Tottenham .
However , he did n't enjoy his best outing in Sunday 's 1-1 draw with Liverpool as he was given a torrid time by Sadio Mane and gave away a penalty , which was converted by Mohamed Salah , when he tripped the Senegal star in the box .
Former Manchester United captain Keane was on punditry duty in Sky Sports studio for the match and he did n't hold back on his scathing assessment of Walker at half-time .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idiot , '' Keane said at half time .
`` People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well , I do n't think so .
He 's 30 years of age , international player .
`` He 's a car crash , he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it . ''
Southgate was clearly not as perturbed by the mistake as he has called Walker up to his squad for the latest batch of international fixtures and he has now moved to defend him following the harsh criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing extremely well , '' he told the BBC , before giving his verdict on Keane 's analysis .
`` Observations and analysis are fine , I think personal criticism less so , I think we have to be careful about that .
`` I ’ m very happy with what Kyle is doing .
He ’ s playing every game for his club because the manager trusts him and feels he needs him so if he ’ s doing that for Pep [ Guardiola ] it ’ s an indication of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ireland on Thursday in a friendly before playing their final Nations League group games against Belgium and Iceland .
Walker looks set to play a key part in those games , with Liverpool 's Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out through injury .

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England manager Gareth Southgate has hit out at the 'personal criticism' Roy Keane handed to Manchester City defender Kyle Walker during Sunday's draw with Liverpool.
Despite fearing that his England career may be over after being shown a red card in the draw with Iceland in September, Walker has remained a key part of the international side and is enjoying a fine run of form as of late.
The right-back started the Three Lions' last two Nations League matches and was also named as City's player of the month for October. Pep Guardiola has described his current form as his best as a City player since arriving from Tottenham.
However, he didn't enjoy his best outing in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool as he was given a torrid time by Sadio Mane and gave away a penalty, which was converted by Mohamed Salah, when he tripped the Senegal star in the box.
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Former Manchester United captain Keane was on punditry duty in Sky Sports studio for the match and he didn't hold back on his scathing assessment of Walker at half-time.
"He's (Mane) up against an idiot," Keane said at half time.
"People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well, I don't think so. He's 30 years of age, international player. "He's a car crash, he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it."
Southgate was clearly not as perturbed by the mistake as he has called Walker up to his squad for the latest batch of international fixtures and he has now moved to defend him following the harsh criticism.
"I think he’s playing extremely well," he told the BBC, before giving his verdict on Keane's analysis.
"Observations and analysis are fine, I think personal criticism less so, I think we have to be careful about that.
"I’m very happy with what Kyle is doing. He’s playing every game for his club because the manager trusts him and feels he needs him so if he’s doing that for Pep [Guardiola] it’s an indication of the quality."
England face the Republic of Ireland on Thursday in a friendly before playing their final Nations League group games against Belgium and Iceland. Walker looks set to play a key part in those games, with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out through injury.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Home Bargains sparks shopper outrage with 'vile' £9.99 Christmas gift

When it comes to buying Christmas presents , Home Bargains can be a real godsend for stocking fillers .
You 'll find all sorts of products ideal to give as gifts in store - from chocolates to Yankee Candle dupes - all for a pretty decent price .
But Home Bargains ' latest Christmas release has divided shoppers , and one has even branded it 'rotten ' .
The budget retailer wrote : `` Brb , just thinking of all the festive cocktails we ’ re going to make with this Shimmering Candy Cane Gin .
Shop the Limited Release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Many shoppers seemed enticed by the idea of the gin , and rushed to write their positive feedback .
`` That looks nice .
It would be wrong not 2 try , '' said one Facebook user .
Another wrote : `` I neeeeeeeed this one I have nearly all of them . ''
`` This looks amazing ! ''
exclaimed somebody else .
However , not everyone seemed so keen on the idea of a minty gin .
One shopper said : `` Bought it last year .
It is rotten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried it with lemonade still too minty .
Would not buy !
[ sic ] '' Somebody else slammed : `` It 's vile tastes like mouthwash . ''
`` I love the idea you know because Xmas is my fave but I ’ ve tried a candy cane gin before and it tasted like mouth wash , '' said another sceptic .
If Candy Cane gin does float your boat you can find it in Home Bargains stores and on the website now .

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When it comes to buying Christmas presents, Home Bargains can be a real godsend for stocking fillers.
You'll find all sorts of products ideal to give as gifts in store - from chocolates to Yankee Candle dupes - all for a pretty decent price.
But Home Bargains' latest Christmas release has divided shoppers, and one has even branded it 'rotten'.
Posting on Facebook, Home Bargains revealed a new festive drink - a shimmery candy cane flavoured gin.
The budget retailer wrote: "Brb, just thinking of all the festive cocktails we’re going to make with this Shimmering Candy Cane Gin. Shop the Limited Release Gift Set for £9.99 online now."
Many shoppers seemed enticed by the idea of the gin, and rushed to write their positive feedback.
"That looks nice. It would be wrong not 2 try," said one Facebook user.
Another wrote: "I neeeeeeeed this one I have nearly all of them."
"This looks amazing!" exclaimed somebody else.
However, not everyone seemed so keen on the idea of a minty gin.
One shopper said: "Bought it last year. It is rotten. Better frinking mouthwash. I even tried it with lemonade still too minty. Would not buy! [sic]"
Somebody else slammed: "It's vile tastes like mouthwash."
"I love the idea you know because Xmas is my fave but I’ve tried a candy cane gin before and it tasted like mouth wash," said another sceptic.
If Candy Cane gin does float your boat you can find it in Home Bargains stores and on the website now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Susanna Reid left cringing after Ben Shephard reveals unusual way of using Alexa

TV presenter Ben Shephard left his GMB co-host mortified after revealing his unusual way of using his Alexa smart speaker .
The device has become a mainstay in many of our homes in recent years , with lots of us relying on the technology to let us know the weather , remind us of appointments , and even give us facts on demand .
But Ben revealed that Alexa has the capability to complete some rather strange requests .
The pair were discussing Ben 's son , Jack , during Thursday 's Good Morning Britain when he revealed the boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noises on command .
She told Ben : `` No , this is a grown up programme for grown up people . ''
But Ben continued and laughingly explained his Alexa `` farting '' made his son laugh .
Susanna said : `` Stop saying Alexa and that word in the same sentence . ''
However the epiphany seemed to be well received by viewers who were quick to try out the trick on their own Alexa devices .
Taking to Twitter , George commented : `` Alexa just do a wet Fart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my ribs are hurting me , lovely Susanna Reid . ''
Michelle said : `` Omg This is hilarious !
Definitely brightened a dull Thursday morning !
!
Can ’ t believe this is a thing .
Alexa even asked me to ‘ rate her fart ’ Any other tricks up her sleeve ?
?
Burps ? ''
Zoe wrote : `` How many people have asked their Alexa to do a wet fart this morning ? ''
Helen said : `` My 9 year old grandson has taught my 2 year old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
He also managed to buy a 'fart package ' which has even more hilarious sounds , ( purchase settings now changed lol ) .
I frequently find the two boys rolling around the kitchen floor in tears laughing . ''
Thomas commented : `` I was in the kitchen making a coffee and my Alexa started farting !
!
!
!
!
!
Made me jump !
!
!
!
! ''
Lou shared laughing emojis and said : `` Thursday morning brought to you by farting Alexa 's across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To be fair @ benshephard is right , Alexa doing farts is so entertaining for my 7 year old . ''

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TV presenter Ben Shephard left his GMB co-host mortified after revealing his unusual way of using his Alexa smart speaker.
The device has become a mainstay in many of our homes in recent years, with lots of us relying on the technology to let us know the weather, remind us of appointments, and even give us facts on demand.
But Ben revealed that Alexa has the capability to complete some rather strange requests.
The pair were discussing Ben's son, Jack, during Thursday's Good Morning Britain when he revealed the boy had discovered their Alexa could make rude noises on command.
Specifically fart sounds.
The revelation left Susanna Reid mortified and visibly cringing.
She told Ben: "No, this is a grown up programme for grown up people."
But Ben continued and laughingly explained his Alexa "farting" made his son laugh.
Susanna said: "Stop saying Alexa and that word in the same sentence."
She added: "Terrible."
However the epiphany seemed to be well received by viewers who were quick to try out the trick on their own Alexa devices.
Taking to Twitter, George commented: "Alexa just do a wet Fart, l couldn’t stop laughing my ribs are hurting me, lovely Susanna Reid."
Michelle said: "Omg This is hilarious! Definitely brightened a dull Thursday morning!! Can’t believe this is a thing. Alexa even asked me to ‘rate her fart’ Any other tricks up her sleeve?? Burps?"
Zoe wrote: "How many people have asked their Alexa to do a wet fart this morning?"
Helen said: "My 9 year old grandson has taught my 2 year old grandson to say "Alexa, fart". He also managed to buy a 'fart package ' which has even more hilarious sounds, (purchase settings now changed lol) . I frequently find the two boys rolling around the kitchen floor in tears laughing."
Thomas commented: "I was in the kitchen making a coffee and my Alexa started farting!!!!!! Made me jump!!!!!"
Lou shared laughing emojis and said: "Thursday morning brought to you by farting Alexa's across the country."
Chan said: "To be fair @benshephard is right, Alexa doing farts is so entertaining for my 7 year old."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Ex-Bolton defender Hunt sends message after hospital discharge from injury scare

Former Bolton Wanderers defender Nicky Hunt says he is 'sore ' but 'hopefully on the mend ' and thanked people for their messages after returning home from a head injury scare .
The 37-year-old was knocked unconscious following a collision with an opposition player in the build-up to Boston United ’ s second goal in the 87th minute of the National League North match on Tuesday evening while playing for Darlington .
He was taken to hospital by ambulance at around 11pm after being treated on the pitch at Blackwell Meadows for more than an hour by club physios and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Hunt was released from North Tees Hospital at around 5am after a scan on his head and neck and the defender was given the all-clear to go home .
Hunt played for Bolton between 2001 and 2010 after coming through the youth ranks at the Trotters and notched up more than 160 appearances for the club , the majority of these being in the Premier League .
And the defender has now responded after returning home , thanking people 'from the bottom of my heart ' for their 'kind ' messages following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'sore ' but 'hopefully on the mend ' .
The message via the club website read : `` I 'm back home now .
`` I 'd like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words .
`` I 'm sore , but hopefully on the mend . ''
Hunt 's old club Bolton sent wished the player well , with a club spokesperson saying : `` We send our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to Nicky and his family following the serious injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined Darlington over the summer after spending two seasons at Crewe Alexandra , and was part of the squad which won promotion to League One last campaign .
After leaving Bolton in 2010 , he has played for clubs at every level of the EFL including Bristol City , Preston North End , Rotherham United , Accrington Stanley , Mansfield Town , Leyton Orient and Notts County .

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Former Bolton Wanderers defender Nicky Hunt says he is 'sore' but 'hopefully on the mend' and thanked people for their messages after returning home from a head injury scare.
The 37-year-old was knocked unconscious following a collision with an opposition player in the build-up to Boston United’s second goal in the 87th minute of the National League North match on Tuesday evening while playing for Darlington.
The game was subsequently abandoned.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance at around 11pm after being treated on the pitch at Blackwell Meadows for more than an hour by club physios and medical staff.
Darlington confirmed on Wednesday that Hunt was released from North Tees Hospital at around 5am after a scan on his head and neck and the defender was given the all-clear to go home.
Hunt played for Bolton between 2001 and 2010 after coming through the youth ranks at the Trotters and notched up more than 160 appearances for the club, the majority of these being in the Premier League.
And the defender has now responded after returning home, thanking people 'from the bottom of my heart' for their 'kind' messages following the incident.
He says he is 'sore' but 'hopefully on the mend'.
The message via the club website read: "I'm back home now.
"I'd like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words.
"They mean a lot.
"I'm sore, but hopefully on the mend."
Hunt's old club Bolton sent wished the player well, with a club spokesperson saying: "We send our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to Nicky and his family following the serious injury he suffered on Tuesday evening.”
Hunt joined Darlington over the summer after spending two seasons at Crewe Alexandra, and was part of the squad which won promotion to League One last campaign.
After leaving Bolton in 2010, he has played for clubs at every level of the EFL including Bristol City, Preston North End, Rotherham United, Accrington Stanley, Mansfield Town, Leyton Orient and Notts County.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Manchester United might have found another indispensable player

The nature of Manchester United 's mixed start to the season has pretty much summed up the continued divide since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge almost two years ago .
There have been club-record highs , club-record lows , incredible wins and unacceptable defeats .
It makes analysing the work of the Norwegian coach pretty difficult considering there are such clear arguments both in favour and against his management of the Old Trafford team .
Just as there have been incredible wins over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig , as well as United 's best away form since Sir Alex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there have also been damaging defeats against Crystal Palace , Tottenham Hotspur and Istanbul Basaksehir .
With such erratic form , it is quite clear why 'consistency ' has become the buzzword at United , a phrase regularly recited by Solskjaer and his players in their media duties .
It might be a cliché but it is accurate .
United have another packed fixture schedule when they return from the international break next week and the manager will be desperate to establish the consistency , not only with results but with his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stability that could see Fred solidify his new role as one of the most important players at the club .
One advantage the 27-year-old has is that he should be fresh and raring to go after another odd snub from the Brazilian national side .
Despite his impressive club form , the samba star continues to be overlooked by Tite at international level , a harsh blow for him but a boost to United 's own selfish needs .
The most obvious argument in favour of Fred is that when he starts United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches he has been named in the starting XI this season there have been six wins , one draw and one defeat .
There is even more mitigation in regards to that form with his single starting loss this season coming against Arsenal when he was asked to play out of position at the base of a midfield diamond .
In recent weeks Fred has proven himself to be the perfect equilibrium in the United midfield , offering the ideal balance to cater for the attacking flair of Bruno Fernandes and the raw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit for the manner in which he has persevered with Fred through thick and thin , but the player also deserves serious recognition for adding so much more to his game .
While his running stats have always been impressive since he arrived from Shaktar Donetsk the Brazilian has recently showcased a diverse passing range to his game and significantly improved his first-touch .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season at Everton on Saturday .
The under-pressure Reds came from behind to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
United have a two-week break with many of their stars heading off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their next Premier League match against West Brom .
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Firstly is his positional change which has seen him playing on the left rather than on the right , something which makes him feel more comfortable in possession as a left-footed player and secondly his blossoming partnership with McTominay .
Finding stability over the next month could determine the entire success of United 's campaign , and in turn cement Fred 's status as perhaps the most important player in the whole squad .

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The nature of Manchester United's mixed start to the season has pretty much summed up the continued divide since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge almost two years ago.
There have been club-record highs, club-record lows, incredible wins and unacceptable defeats. It makes analysing the work of the Norwegian coach pretty difficult considering there are such clear arguments both in favour and against his management of the Old Trafford team.
Just as there have been incredible wins over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig, as well as United's best away form since Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, this season there have also been damaging defeats against Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Istanbul Basaksehir.
With such erratic form, it is quite clear why 'consistency' has become the buzzword at United, a phrase regularly recited by Solskjaer and his players in their media duties. It might be a cliché but it is accurate.
United have another packed fixture schedule when they return from the international break next week and the manager will be desperate to establish the consistency, not only with results but with his team selection.
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It is that desire for stability that could see Fred solidify his new role as one of the most important players at the club.
One advantage the 27-year-old has is that he should be fresh and raring to go after another odd snub from the Brazilian national side. Despite his impressive club form, the samba star continues to be overlooked by Tite at international level, a harsh blow for him but a boost to United's own selfish needs.
The most obvious argument in favour of Fred is that when he starts United tend to win. Of the eight matches he has been named in the starting XI this season there have been six wins, one draw and one defeat.
There is even more mitigation in regards to that form with his single starting loss this season coming against Arsenal when he was asked to play out of position at the base of a midfield diamond.
In recent weeks Fred has proven himself to be the perfect equilibrium in the United midfield, offering the ideal balance to cater for the attacking flair of Bruno Fernandes and the raw tenacity of Scott McTominay.
Solskjaer deserves credit for the manner in which he has persevered with Fred through thick and thin, but the player also deserves serious recognition for adding so much more to his game. While his running stats have always been impressive since he arrived from Shaktar Donetsk the Brazilian has recently showcased a diverse passing range to his game and significantly improved his first-touch.
There appear to be two overriding reasons for this significant improvement. Firstly is his positional change which has seen him playing on the left rather than on the right, something which makes him feel more comfortable in possession as a left-footed player and secondly his blossoming partnership with McTominay.
Finding stability over the next month could determine the entire success of United's campaign, and in turn cement Fred's status as perhaps the most important player in the whole squad.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Stacey Solomon hits back at trolls over her children's sleeping arrangements

Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon has hit back at trolls who criticised the sleeping arrangements for her three children .
She faced criticism for apparently allowing her kids to sleep in the same bed as her and Joe Swash , reports OK !
, although it was clearly a light-hearted post .
The 31-year-old , who recently shared a clever way to make personalised Christmas baubles , took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of her kids Zachary , 12 , Leighton , eight , and one-year-old Rex sleeping across her bed .
She captioned the Insta post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for cheese and crackers in bed [ laughing emoji ] If you 're wondering where me and Joe sleep I 'll show you .
`` This is actually best case scenario for us there 's space on the ends , '' followed by a laughing emoji and a praying hands emoji .
She added : `` My space once I slide a leg round and move the crackers , '' with a laughing emoji and a praying hands emoji , before then writing on the other side of the bed : `` Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emoji .
Despite the clearly humorous post , one person wrote : `` You let them go to bed at 10pm fully clothed , in your bed ?
Not sure how healthy this can be for them and for you and Joe to sleep among it all . ''
with a facepalm emoji .
In response , Stacey wrote : `` I thought I 'd end the day the way I started ... '' She then shared a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt , which read : `` No one can make you feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also added : `` Do n't give your consent .
Do what works for you UNAPOLOGETICALLY , always X '' .
While the TV personality did n't have a brilliant experience with her followers this time , she was recently left in tears after receiving a sweet gesture of thanks from the small businesses she has promoted on her social media channels .
Stacey shared a photo of the front of the scrapbook on her Instagram story as she greeted her followers on Saturday 7 November .
The image showed her holding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ring bound book which had the words : “ Stacey… Just a little thank you ” .
Stacey wrote on top of the image : “ Good morning , I Missed you all yesterday How are you ?
Like really how are you ?
”

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Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon has hit back at trolls who criticised the sleeping arrangements for her three children.
She faced criticism for apparently allowing her kids to sleep in the same bed as her and Joe Swash, reports OK!, although it was clearly a light-hearted post.
The 31-year-old, who recently shared a clever way to make personalised Christmas baubles, took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of her kids Zachary, 12, Leighton, eight, and one-year-old Rex sleeping across her bed.
She captioned the Insta post: "And now it's time for cheese and crackers in bed [laughing emoji] If you're wondering where me and Joe sleep I'll show you.
"This is actually best case scenario for us there's space on the ends," followed by a laughing emoji and a praying hands emoji.
(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
She added: "My space once I slide a leg round and move the crackers," with a laughing emoji and a praying hands emoji, before then writing on the other side of the bed: "Joe's space," with a smiling emoji.
Despite the clearly humorous post, one person wrote: "You let them go to bed at 10pm fully clothed, in your bed? Not sure how healthy this can be for them and for you and Joe to sleep among it all." with a facepalm emoji.
In response, Stacey wrote: "I thought I'd end the day the way I started..." She then shared a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, which read: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
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She also added: "Don't give your consent. Do what works for you UNAPOLOGETICALLY, always X".
While the TV personality didn't have a brilliant experience with her followers this time, she was recently left in tears after receiving a sweet gesture of thanks from the small businesses she has promoted on her social media channels.
Stacey shared a photo of the front of the scrapbook on her Instagram story as she greeted her followers on Saturday 7 November.
The image showed her holding a cup of tea in front of the ring bound book which had the words: “Stacey… Just a little thank you”. Stacey wrote on top of the image: “Good morning, I Missed you all yesterday How are you? Like really how are you?”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Holidaymaker jailed after leaving bad hotel review on TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor has slammed a hotel after it legally challenged a customer for leaving a negative review - resulting in his arrest .
US citizen Wesley Barnes had posted a series of harsh reviews following his stay at the Sea View Resort in Thailand via the travel website .
The hotel then pursued legal action which resulted in Mr Barnes being detained and charged under the country 's strict defamation laws , reports the BBC .
He was facing up to two years in jail , but was later released only after issuing a public apology for his comments .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is understood to have left Thailand last week .
But the review site has now moved to leave a warning on the hotels page on the site - and urges travellers to the country to be mindful of local laws .
The warning reads : `` This hotel or individuals associated with this hotel filed criminal charges against a TripAdvisor user in relation to the traveller writing and posting online reviews .
The reviewer spent time in jail as a result .
`` The hotel may have been exercising its legal rights under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our role to inform you so you may take this into consideration when researching your travel plans . ''
In a statement , TripAdvisor said it believed in `` the right of every traveller to write about their first-hand traveling experiences - good or bad '' .
`` TripAdvisor strongly opposes any action where a business , like the Sea View Hotel & Spa in Koh Chang , uses local law to send someone to jail for expressing their opinion . ''
The hotel has since hit back at the review site .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` deeply disappointed '' , adding that `` the warning message from TripAdvisor is extremely misleading and lacks complete information '' .
It is understood the dispute began over a corkage fee in the hotel restaurant .
After leaving the hotel , Mr Barnes then left several scathing reviews which led to them suing him for defamation .
The hotel claims they tried to contact him to remove his negative comments to no avail , which resulted in them filing the complaint .
They added that they had lost bookings as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment of employees .
Mr Barnes spent two days in jail before posting bail , and the case was eventually dropped following a settlement that required a full public apology admitting the reviews were `` fabricated , recurrent , and malicious '' .

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TripAdvisor has slammed a hotel after it legally challenged a customer for leaving a negative review - resulting in his arrest.
US citizen Wesley Barnes had posted a series of harsh reviews following his stay at the Sea View Resort in Thailand via the travel website.
The hotel then pursued legal action which resulted in Mr Barnes being detained and charged under the country's strict defamation laws, reports the BBC.
He was facing up to two years in jail, but was later released only after issuing a public apology for his comments.
Following his arrest in September, Mr Barnes is understood to have left Thailand last week.
But the review site has now moved to leave a warning on the hotels page on the site - and urges travellers to the country to be mindful of local laws.
The warning reads: "This hotel or individuals associated with this hotel filed criminal charges against a TripAdvisor user in relation to the traveller writing and posting online reviews. The reviewer spent time in jail as a result.
"The hotel may have been exercising its legal rights under local law, however, it is our role to inform you so you may take this into consideration when researching your travel plans."
In a statement, TripAdvisor said it believed in "the right of every traveller to write about their first-hand traveling experiences - good or bad".
"TripAdvisor strongly opposes any action where a business, like the Sea View Hotel & Spa in Koh Chang, uses local law to send someone to jail for expressing their opinion."
The hotel has since hit back at the review site.
They told the New York Times it was "deeply disappointed", adding that "the warning message from TripAdvisor is extremely misleading and lacks complete information".
It is understood the dispute began over a corkage fee in the hotel restaurant. After leaving the hotel, Mr Barnes then left several scathing reviews which led to them suing him for defamation.
The hotel claims they tried to contact him to remove his negative comments to no avail, which resulted in them filing the complaint.
They added that they had lost bookings as a result, and several inquiries into their treatment of employees.
Mr Barnes spent two days in jail before posting bail, and the case was eventually dropped following a settlement that required a full public apology admitting the reviews were "fabricated, recurrent, and malicious".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Joe Wicks is doing a 24 hour PE workout challenge for Children in Need

Fitness guru Joe Wicks has just begun a marathon 24 hour workout to raise money for Children in Need .
The fitness coach and author , also known as The Body Coach , will be exercising non-stop from now until tomorrow morning .
The huge challenge is being live-streamed on the Children in Need YouTube channel and on the BBC iPlayer today .
Armed with a treadmill , a rowing machine , an exercise bike and a punch bag , and dressed in a Pudsey t-shirt , Wicks is encouraging viewers to join in at any point over the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also include snippets of his signature HIIT workouts .
He 'll be joined by various special guests throughout , including BBC radio DJs , world-famous musicians ( Sam Smith has already joined in ) , and Paralympic athletes .
A father of two himself , he 'll be asking for donations for the charity while he goes .
A £30 donation could buy a family in temporary accommodation a cot mattress , while £50 could pay for play therapy for a child with a life-limiting illness .
Wicks earned himself an MBE and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live-streamed daily PE sessions during lockdown .
The 34-year-old influencer launched the scheme to help families keep active when schools were forced to close back in March .
He said : `` 2020 has been a challenging year for us all , so what better way to end it than by raising money for BBC Children in Need , a charity very close to my heart . ''
Children In Need 's 2020 appeal show will air on BBC One on Friday November 13 from 7pm , with a packed evening of entertainment @

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Fitness guru Joe Wicks has just begun a marathon 24 hour workout to raise money for Children in Need.
The fitness coach and author, also known as The Body Coach, will be exercising non-stop from now until tomorrow morning.
The huge challenge is being live-streamed on the Children in Need YouTube channel and on the BBC iPlayer today.
Armed with a treadmill, a rowing machine, an exercise bike and a punch bag, and dressed in a Pudsey t-shirt, Wicks is encouraging viewers to join in at any point over the next 24 hours.
The marathon session will also include snippets of his signature HIIT workouts.
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He'll be joined by various special guests throughout, including BBC radio DJs, world-famous musicians ( Sam Smith has already joined in ), and Paralympic athletes.
A father of two himself, he'll be asking for donations for the charity while he goes.
A £30 donation could buy a family in temporary accommodation a cot mattress, while £50 could pay for play therapy for a child with a life-limiting illness.
Wicks earned himself an MBE and the adoration of the nation with his live-streamed daily PE sessions during lockdown.
The 34-year-old influencer launched the scheme to help families keep active when schools were forced to close back in March.
He said: "2020 has been a challenging year for us all, so what better way to end it than by raising money for BBC Children in Need, a charity very close to my heart."
Children In Need's 2020 appeal show will air on BBC One on Friday November 13 from 7pm, with a packed evening of entertainment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man City and Liverpool injuries prove Guardiola and Klopp were right

As the news of Nathan Ake ’ s injury filtered through to Pep Guardiola ’ s phone on Wednesday night , he may have been tempted to launch the device at the nearest wall .
A few hours earlier in Liverpool , the same feeling will have come across Jurgen Klopp after it was confirmed Joe Gomez had suffered a knee injury while with England .
Both men will have felt a sense of frustrated vindication after they championed the Premier League to reinstate the use of five substitutes following the draw between the sides at the weekend .
Three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost another key player to a non-contact injury .
The Premier League ’ s decision to revert from five substitutions per match to three irked both Guardiola and Klopp , with the managers of Manchester City and Liverpool respectively believing it was putting a greater physical stress on the players .
This is in large part due to the truncated nature of the football calendar .
Players ' physical limits are being tested more than ever before , and the two men argued that one of the best ways to limit this physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the rest of Europe ’ s major leagues have done .
`` We talked about five substitutions , ” Guardiola said of his conversation with Klopp at the full-time whistle after the draw at the Etihad .
`` There are many guys with many , many cases .
Around the world five subs are key , but here it 's totally the opposite .
We 've talked about this many times . ''
He added to : `` Trent Alexander-Arnold , international English player , now injured .
Here we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't protect the players , so that is why it is a disaster .
`` This calendar came from a year before and I will demand for players to come back otherwise it will be difficult to maintain it . ''
Clubs in the English top-flight were offered the chance to vote on the situation , and ultimately decided against the idea .
Their rationale was clear and articulated by Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend recently .
“ I watched that game [ between Liverpool and Manchester City ] ; Pep made one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was enforced , ” '' So you desperately want five subs to protect the players but when it comes to it , you don ’ t even use the three you ’ re given ?
Not for me , it unevens the playing field , it ’ s an advantage to sides with bigger squads .
`` They say they don ’ t want it when playing each other but when they 're playing the smaller clubs and it ’ s harder to break them down , they want to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help break down the mid-table sides .
“ So not for me , it ’ s fine the way it was , three subs has worked for many years and I don ’ t see a reason to change it.
” It would be disingenuous to ignore Townsend ’ s argument out of hand .
The continuation of five substitutes undoubtedly slants things in favour of those at the top of the league with greater resources and deeper squads and more access to talent .
What overtakes that argument , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Primarily , and most importantly , that is the protection of players .
If the congested schedule of club and international games persists we are only likely to see further muscle injuries , both big and small , among players and no gauge on the long-term impact to these players .
We may also see a drop in quality if players are forced to play fatigued week after week without adequate opportunity for rest .
Furthermore , the increase of substitutions could create a situation where players on the fringes of squads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notion of young English players getting more opportunities in the Premier League has often been desired but difficult to engineer , and while there is no concrete guarantee , it could see club ’ s look down their own depth chart and invest more faith into those that require a push .
It would certainly seem the case is not closed .
David Moyes confirmed last week he would back a return to five substitutes .
`` I recommended that we would vote for three substitutes but I have looked at it again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' '' I really did n't expect so many injuries .
No parties have been willing to give anything up in terms of competitions or matches .
`` So , while I still think it benefits bigger squads and clubs with bigger budgets , I would consider the change back . ''
It seems inevitable that the matter will return to the table for discussion , just as Guardiola and Klopp had hoped .
The position of the top clubs is clear , and while the dissenting opinion is valid , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any and all arguments after the latest round of injuries .

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As the news of Nathan Ake’s injury filtered through to Pep Guardiola’s phone on Wednesday night, he may have been tempted to launch the device at the nearest wall.
A few hours earlier in Liverpool, the same feeling will have come across Jurgen Klopp after it was confirmed Joe Gomez had suffered a knee injury while with England.
Both men will have felt a sense of frustrated vindication after they championed the Premier League to reinstate the use of five substitutes following the draw between the sides at the weekend. Three days later, and both managers had lost another key player to a non-contact injury.
The Premier League’s decision to revert from five substitutions per match to three irked both Guardiola and Klopp, with the managers of Manchester City and Liverpool respectively believing it was putting a greater physical stress on the players.
This is in large part due to the truncated nature of the football calendar. Players' physical limits are being tested more than ever before, and the two men argued that one of the best ways to limit this physical stress was to continue with five substitutes, as the rest of Europe’s major leagues have done.
"We talked about five substitutions,” Guardiola said of his conversation with Klopp at the full-time whistle after the draw at the Etihad.
"There are many guys with many, many cases. Around the world five subs are key, but here it's totally the opposite. We've talked about this many times."
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He added to Sky Sports : "Trent Alexander-Arnold, international English player, now injured. Here we believe we are more special, we don't protect the players, so that is why it is a disaster.
"This calendar came from a year before and I will demand for players to come back otherwise it will be difficult to maintain it."
Clubs in the English top-flight were offered the chance to vote on the situation, and ultimately decided against the idea. Their rationale was clear and articulated by Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend recently.
“I watched that game [between Liverpool and Manchester City]; Pep made one sub, Klopp made two subs, one was enforced,” he told TalkSport.
"So you desperately want five subs to protect the players but when it comes to it, you don’t even use the three you’re given? Not for me, it unevens the playing field, it’s an advantage to sides with bigger squads.
"They say they don’t want it when playing each other but when they're playing the smaller clubs and it’s harder to break them down, they want to be able to bring on five world-class international forwards to help break down the mid-table sides.
“So not for me, it’s fine the way it was, three subs has worked for many years and I don’t see a reason to change it.”
It would be disingenuous to ignore Townsend’s argument out of hand. The continuation of five substitutes undoubtedly slants things in favour of those at the top of the league with greater resources and deeper squads and more access to talent. What overtakes that argument, however, is the net gain from the situation.
Primarily, and most importantly, that is the protection of players. If the congested schedule of club and international games persists we are only likely to see further muscle injuries, both big and small, among players and no gauge on the long-term impact to these players.
We may also see a drop in quality if players are forced to play fatigued week after week without adequate opportunity for rest.
Furthermore, the increase of substitutions could create a situation where players on the fringes of squads get an opportunity to impress.
The notion of young English players getting more opportunities in the Premier League has often been desired but difficult to engineer, and while there is no concrete guarantee, it could see club’s look down their own depth chart and invest more faith into those that require a push.
It would certainly seem the case is not closed. David Moyes confirmed last week he would back a return to five substitutes.
"I recommended that we would vote for three substitutes but I have looked at it again due to the player welfare issue," said Moyes.
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"I really didn't expect so many injuries. No parties have been willing to give anything up in terms of competitions or matches.
"So, while I still think it benefits bigger squads and clubs with bigger budgets, I would consider the change back."
It seems inevitable that the matter will return to the table for discussion, just as Guardiola and Klopp had hoped. The position of the top clubs is clear, and while the dissenting opinion is valid, it would seem that player care will rightly supercede any and all arguments after the latest round of injuries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Carlos Tevez names seven Manchester United players in dream XI

Carlos Tevez has named seven Manchester United players in his dream XI of teammates from his illustrious playing career .
The Argentine spent two successful seasons at United in which he won two Premier League titles and the Champions League , but soured his reputation when he left to join fierce rivals Man City in 2009 .
Tevez won one league title and one FA Cup during his four-year spell at City , but it is safe to say his time at Old Trafford left the biggest impression on him .
The 36-year-old was recently asked to name his dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly half of them played with him at Old Trafford .
Tevez picked Rio Ferdinand , Patrice Evra , Paul Scholes , Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney from his own spell at the club while fellow Reds Gabriel Heinze and Paul Pogba also played with him at other stages of his career .
The veteran striker might also have restored some favour amongst United fans after failing to name a single City player in his side .
`` If I retired and had to put together a farewell match , my team would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Mirror .

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Carlos Tevez has named seven Manchester United players in his dream XI of teammates from his illustrious playing career.
The Argentine spent two successful seasons at United in which he won two Premier League titles and the Champions League, but soured his reputation when he left to join fierce rivals Man City in 2009.
Tevez won one league title and one FA Cup during his four-year spell at City, but it is safe to say his time at Old Trafford left the biggest impression on him.
The 36-year-old was recently asked to name his dream XI of teammates from his career and nearly half of them played with him at Old Trafford.
Tevez picked Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney from his own spell at the club while fellow Reds Gabriel Heinze and Paul Pogba also played with him at other stages of his career.
The veteran striker might also have restored some favour amongst United fans after failing to name a single City player in his side.
"If I retired and had to put together a farewell match, my team would be..." he began as quoted by The Mirror.
"Gianluigi Buffon, Hugo Ibarra, Rio Ferdinand, Gabriel Heinze, Patrice Evra [in defence].
“Paul Scholes, Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba [in midfield].
"Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney [in attack].
"I’d stay on the bench.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man United might soon have a new Dean Henderson problem to deal with

As Gareth Southgate extolled the qualities of Nick Pope during England 's pre-match press conference on Wednesday , with the Burnley goalkeeper sat next to him and ready to win his fourth cap against Republic of Ireland tonight , you wonder what would have been going through Dean Henderson 's head .
There was no mention of the Manchester United goalkeeper during Southgate 's press conference and it 's clear that for now the 23-year-old is third choice in the set-up for country and second choice at Old Trafford .
Even in praising Pope Southgate said he was `` just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which suggests Henderson 's chances of leapfrogging them both to be England No.1 in time for the European Championships next summer are very slim indeed right now .
Henderson is becoming a regular in the England squad but is still yet to make his senior debut for the Three Lions and this looks being another international break where his role is to train well and warm-up Pope and Pickford for the games against Ireland , Denmark and Iceland .
In fairness to Southgate , it 's hard to promote Henderson right now when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club level are remote .
So far the United academy graduate has played three times this season but the form of David de Gea has prevented any opportunities in the Premier League .
Henderson was faultless in Carabao Cup outings against Luton Town and Brighton and did little wrong in Istanbul a week ago , although he would have been tainted by association .
And when chances to impress are so few and far between you can understand his frustration with those in front of him on nights such as that .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions might offer Henderson another chance to impress , but the Carabao Cup does n't resume until a few days before Christmas .
Henderson will have accepted the need to be patient this season , with United keen to keep him in house as competition for De Gea , but his ambitions are limitless and if he continues to find frustration behind the Spaniard at Old Trafford and behind Pickford and Pope for England , his patience could wear thin .
Speaking at the start of September Henderson outlined his ambitions for club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play for England and I want to play for Manchester United , ” he said .
“ And so I ’ m just going to keep working hard every single day , overcoming my little challenges , my little goals and I ’ m sure one day I 'll get to where I want to be . ''
Of the competition for England , he said : “ I ’ ve got two very good goalkeepers here with me and we ’ re all challenging for the No1 shirt .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspire to be , so I ’ m working hard every single day to do what I can do to be classed as Gareth ’ s No1 .
But I know I ’ ve got to get past two very good goalkeepers.
” Henderon also has to get past De Gea at United and so far it seems his presence has inspired the four-time player of the year to rediscover some of his best form .
The 30-year-old had been error-prone for the previous 18 months but so far he 's been impressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson challenge .
If De Gea continues to hold firm , then United will have a dilemma with Henderson .
The younger goalkeeper might consider a loan in January to try and force his way into the England squad , but despite signing a six-year contract just a few months ago , he is unlikely to want to play second fiddle , even at a club as grand as United , for more than a year .
By the start of the 2021/22 season Henderson will be 24 .
That 's still relatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't ousted De Gea by then both he and United might have a decision to make .
Henderson will know he will never be England No.1 unless he is first choice for his club .
His dream is to be first choice for United , but De Gea has plenty of mileage left on the clock if he can maintain the form he 's shown in the early weeks of this season .
This looks like being another international break without a game for Henderson , who will at least hope he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford when Basaksehir visit .
This will be a season of patience for the former Sheffield United loanee , but that patience wo n't last forever .

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As Gareth Southgate extolled the qualities of Nick Pope during England's pre-match press conference on Wednesday, with the Burnley goalkeeper sat next to him and ready to win his fourth cap against Republic of Ireland tonight, you wonder what would have been going through Dean Henderson's head.
There was no mention of the Manchester United goalkeeper during Southgate's press conference and it's clear that for now the 23-year-old is third choice in the set-up for country and second choice at Old Trafford.
Even in praising Pope Southgate said he was "just behind Jordan [Pickford]," which suggests Henderson's chances of leapfrogging them both to be England No.1 in time for the European Championships next summer are very slim indeed right now.
Henderson is becoming a regular in the England squad but is still yet to make his senior debut for the Three Lions and this looks being another international break where his role is to train well and warm-up Pope and Pickford for the games against Ireland, Denmark and Iceland.
In fairness to Southgate, it's hard to promote Henderson right now when his chances of regular game time at club level are remote. So far the United academy graduate has played three times this season but the form of David de Gea has prevented any opportunities in the Premier League.
Henderson was faultless in Carabao Cup outings against Luton Town and Brighton and did little wrong in Istanbul a week ago, although he would have been tainted by association. And when chances to impress are so few and far between you can understand his frustration with those in front of him on nights such as that.
The return fixture with the Turkish Super Lig champions might offer Henderson another chance to impress, but the Carabao Cup doesn't resume until a few days before Christmas.
Henderson will have accepted the need to be patient this season, with United keen to keep him in house as competition for De Gea, but his ambitions are limitless and if he continues to find frustration behind the Spaniard at Old Trafford and behind Pickford and Pope for England, his patience could wear thin.
Speaking at the start of September Henderson outlined his ambitions for club and country.
“Obviously I want to play for England and I want to play for Manchester United,” he said.
“And so I’m just going to keep working hard every single day, overcoming my little challenges, my little goals and I’m sure one day I'll get to where I want to be."
Of the competition for England, he said: “I’ve got two very good goalkeepers here with me and we’re all challenging for the No1 shirt.
“And it’s obviously something that I aspire to be, so I’m working hard every single day to do what I can do to be classed as Gareth’s No1. But I know I’ve got to get past two very good goalkeepers.”
Henderon also has to get past De Gea at United and so far it seems his presence has inspired the four-time player of the year to rediscover some of his best form. The 30-year-old had been error-prone for the previous 18 months but so far he's been impressive this season and is warding off the Henderson challenge.
If De Gea continues to hold firm, then United will have a dilemma with Henderson. The younger goalkeeper might consider a loan in January to try and force his way into the England squad, but despite signing a six-year contract just a few months ago, he is unlikely to want to play second fiddle, even at a club as grand as United, for more than a year.
By the start of the 2021/22 season Henderson will be 24. That's still relatively young for a goalkeeper but if he hasn't ousted De Gea by then both he and United might have a decision to make. Henderson will know he will never be England No.1 unless he is first choice for his club. His dream is to be first choice for United, but De Gea has plenty of mileage left on the clock if he can maintain the form he's shown in the early weeks of this season.
This looks like being another international break without a game for Henderson, who will at least hope he can get some action for United at Old Trafford when Basaksehir visit. This will be a season of patience for the former Sheffield United loanee, but that patience won't last forever.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Upload your festive photos to appear in our Photo Special Supplement!

It 's that time of year when Santa is getting ready to deliver his presents to children around the world !
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Asda shoppers gobsmacked by worker's response when toddler nearly dies in store

Shoppers have rushed to praise an Asda employee for saving a little boys life , after he almost choked to death in a supermarket .
Paula - an employee at Asda 's Stockton store - has been branded a 'hero ' by shoppers for her quick reaction to the situation .
The post read : `` Our quick-thinking colleague Paula knew exactly what to do when three-old-year Seth started to choke on a chocolate while at the checkouts at our Stockton store – leaping into action to save the little boy 's life .
`` She dashed out from her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum Louise and sister Elsie , patting him hard on the back several times to force the sweet out .
`` Paula , who 's a mum of two , said : `` I got out of my chair and went round to the other side and got down to the boy 's level and started to pat his back .
`` That was n't working and he was going a bit blue , so I did it a bit harder and still nothing .
So I put a little pressure on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back and he took a breath and it moved it a bit .
`` Seth was really tiny , bless him , and I was frightened of hurting him , but after two or three more times of patting his back it finally came out ! ''
`` Louise , who 's an NHS receptionist , said : `` I 'm so grateful to Paula – she really did save Seth 's life .
I was in complete shock and just froze and felt helpless in that moment .
I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t for her .
I can ’ t thank her enough . ''
After reading the story shoppers have rushed to comment , and the post has since gone viral - racking up thousands of comments and over 12,000 reactions .
Writing under the post , one shopper praised : `` Amazing .
Paula was able to keep calm and keep on going till the little boy was breathing .
I hope Asda acknowledge Paula in some way , she is an asset . ''
`` Well done for keeping calm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save this little lad his Mum must have been terrified but thanks to you she was taking her son back home alive , '' said somebody else .
A third wrote : `` What a hero , quick thinking saved the wee ones life , you should be very proud , and the mum so grateful that you were there . ''
`` Very well done to Paula .
It is so good there are people around able to do such amazing acts when urgently needed .
A true hero , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paula .
We salute you .

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Shoppers have rushed to praise an Asda employee for saving a little boys life, after he almost choked to death in a supermarket.
Paula - an employee at Asda's Stockton store - has been branded a 'hero' by shoppers for her quick reaction to the situation.
Posting on Facebook, Asda told Paula's story.
The post read: "Our quick-thinking colleague Paula knew exactly what to do when three-old-year Seth started to choke on a chocolate while at the checkouts at our Stockton store – leaping into action to save the little boy's life.
"She dashed out from her till to where Seth was with his mum Louise and sister Elsie, patting him hard on the back several times to force the sweet out.
"Paula, who's a mum of two, said: "I got out of my chair and went round to the other side and got down to the boy's level and started to pat his back.
"That wasn't working and he was going a bit blue, so I did it a bit harder and still nothing. So I put a little pressure on his stomach too and patted harder on his back and he took a breath and it moved it a bit.
"Seth was really tiny, bless him, and I was frightened of hurting him, but after two or three more times of patting his back it finally came out!"
"Louise, who's an NHS receptionist, said: "I'm so grateful to Paula – she really did save Seth's life. I was in complete shock and just froze and felt helpless in that moment. I don’t know what would have happened if it wasn’t for her. I can’t thank her enough."
After reading the story shoppers have rushed to comment, and the post has since gone viral - racking up thousands of comments and over 12,000 reactions.
Writing under the post, one shopper praised: "Amazing. Paula was able to keep calm and keep on going till the little boy was breathing. I hope Asda acknowledge Paula in some way, she is an asset."
"Well done for keeping calm Paula and using your 1st aid skills to save this little lad his Mum must have been terrified but thanks to you she was taking her son back home alive," said somebody else.
A third wrote: "What a hero, quick thinking saved the wee ones life,you should be very proud, and the mum so grateful that you were there."
"Very well done to Paula. It is so good there are people around able to do such amazing acts when urgently needed. A true hero," commented somebody else.
Well done, Paula. We salute you.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Wigan boss due to take over reigns at League One rivals - reports

Wigan Athletic manager John Sheridan is due to become the boss at League One rivals Swindon Town , according to reports .
The 56-year-old has been Latics boss since mid-September when he was appointed by the club 's administrators following the departure of Paul Cook .
The Latics sit bottom of the table on seven points from 11 games , and were recently knocked out of the FA Cup at the first round stage at the hands of National League North side Chorley .
BBC Sport reports that Sheridan has been offered the role at the managerless Robins and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chosen to accept the offer .
Sheridan is reportedly on a month-by-month contract at Wigan and that though the club 's administrators would like him to remain at the DW Stadium , an offer can not be made until a takeover of the club is completed , with his current deal set to expire this week .
Swindon have been without a manager since former boss Richie Wellens departed the club to take over at League Two Salford City and the Robins sit 20th in the table at present , just above the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation , Wigan 's administrators have given an update on the proposed takeover of the club .
A bid has been accepted from an unnamed Spanish bidder and the paperwork has been passed to the EFL for a final decision , which is still yet to be made .
An exclusivity agreement with proposed new owners ran out yesterday , but has now been extended to try and get the deal over the line .
A statement from Begbies Traynor , the club 's administrators , said : `` We have not as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EFL regarding the transfer of the Football Share .
Both the bidders and ourselves together with our legal team have had regular and ongoing discussions with the EFL regarding their requirements .
`` Our exclusivity agreement with the bidders , which runs out on the 11 th November , has been extended for a further period to try and ensure that we reach a satisfactory conclusion .
`` At this stage we can not say when that will be as matters rest with the EFL .
`` Whilst we fully understand the fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club we must adhere to the procedures set down if we are to be successful .
`` Finally we can confirm that the sale of Sharpy 's completed this week . ''

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Wigan Athletic manager John Sheridan is due to become the boss at League One rivals Swindon Town, according to reports.
The 56-year-old has been Latics boss since mid-September when he was appointed by the club's administrators following the departure of Paul Cook.
The Latics sit bottom of the table on seven points from 11 games, and were recently knocked out of the FA Cup at the first round stage at the hands of National League North side Chorley.
BBC Sport reports that Sheridan has been offered the role at the managerless Robins and has told Wigan's administrators that he has chosen to accept the offer.
Sheridan is reportedly on a month-by-month contract at Wigan and that though the club's administrators would like him to remain at the DW Stadium, an offer cannot be made until a takeover of the club is completed, with his current deal set to expire this week.
Swindon have been without a manager since former boss Richie Wellens departed the club to take over at League Two Salford City and the Robins sit 20th in the table at present, just above the drop zone.
Away from the managerial situation, Wigan's administrators have given an update on the proposed takeover of the club.
A bid has been accepted from an unnamed Spanish bidder and the paperwork has been passed to the EFL for a final decision, which is still yet to be made.
An exclusivity agreement with proposed new owners ran out yesterday, but has now been extended to try and get the deal over the line.
A statement from Begbies Traynor, the club's administrators, said: "We have not as yet had a final decision from the EFL regarding the transfer of the Football Share. Both the bidders and ourselves together with our legal team have had regular and ongoing discussions with the EFL regarding their requirements.
"Our exclusivity agreement with the bidders, which runs out on the 11 th November, has been extended for a further period to try and ensure that we reach a satisfactory conclusion.
"At this stage we cannot say when that will be as matters rest with the EFL.
"Whilst we fully understand the fans frustration and the effect generally on the club we must adhere to the procedures set down if we are to be successful.
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"Finally we can confirm that the sale of Sharpy's completed this week."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--'Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Captain Hook' listed as appearing in court

It is not every day that a string of cartoon and movie characters , including Captain Hook and Tinker Bell , appear on a court list as defendants .
But this happened at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in Staffordshire as they were mistakenly listed as defendants today .
The glitch has been blamed by officials on a `` testing error . ''
Initial lists issued on behalf of the Crown Court suggested Bugs Bunny , Daphne Duck , Road Runner , Buzz Lightyear and Sleeping Beauty were due for mention hearings on Thursday .
Disney favourites Mickey Mouse , Minnie Mouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being due before a judge from 10am .
Social media posts from lawyers and court watchers speculated that the names had been posted due to a testing error or as a joke by an outgoing member of staff .
Real-life defendants also featured in the daily list , including some appearing by videolink from prison .
HM Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed on Wednesday night that the error was due to the characters being inputted to test an upgraded listing system .
The service said in a tweet : “ Sorry for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new upgrade to our case management system and the names were created as test cases but should have been deleted before the lists were issued/published .
“ Our local team has updated the final list online , removing the test names/cases .
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It is not every day that a string of cartoon and movie characters, including Captain Hook and Tinker Bell, appear on a court list as defendants.
But this happened at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in Staffordshire as they were mistakenly listed as defendants today.
The glitch has been blamed by officials on a "testing error."
Initial lists issued on behalf of the Crown Court suggested Bugs Bunny, Daphne Duck, Road Runner, Buzz Lightyear and Sleeping Beauty were due for mention hearings on Thursday.
Disney favourites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck were also listed as being due before a judge from 10am.
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Social media posts from lawyers and court watchers speculated that the names had been posted due to a testing error or as a joke by an outgoing member of staff.
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Real-life defendants also featured in the daily list, including some appearing by videolink from prison.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed on Wednesday night that the error was due to the characters being inputted to test an upgraded listing system.
The service said in a tweet: “Sorry for the error – we’ve been testing a new upgrade to our case management system and the names were created as test cases but should have been deleted before the lists were issued/published.
“Our local team has updated the final list online, removing the test names/cases.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have both made their desire to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig known , according to reports .
@ @ @ @ @ of Europe 's most highly rated defenders in recent years and played a pivotal role @ @ @ @ @ League semi-finals for the first time in their history last season .
As a result @ @ @ @ @ 's biggest clubs have been linked with the 22-year-old , with United always amongst the @ @ @ @ @ SportBild , via SportWitness , the two Manchester clubs have 'pledged their interest ' in @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid .
Elsewhere , many of United 's players are on international duty right @ @ @ @ @ de Beek finding the net in fine style for the Netherlands against Spain .

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Manchester United have both made their desire to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig known, according to reports.
Upamecano has developed into one of Europe's most highly rated defenders in recent years and played a pivotal role in Leipzig reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history last season.
As a result, several of the continent's biggest clubs have been linked with the 22-year-old, with United always amongst the touted names.
According to SportBild, via SportWitness, the two Manchester clubs have 'pledged their interest' in Upamecano, alongside Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Elsewhere, many of United's players are on international duty right now, with Donny van de Beek finding the net in fine style for the Netherlands against Spain.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man Utd fans name double transfer regret after Sancho goal for England

Manchester United fans have rued the clubs inability to sign Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window after the pair combined for England 's second goal against Republic of Ireland .
The Three Lions took the lead through United skipper Harry Maguire who captained his country for the first time and headed home after an excellent cross from Harry Winks on the 18 minute mark .
England continued to dominate the game with Grealish in particularly looking threatening .
The Aston Villa captain picked out the Borussia Dortmund star with 30 minutes on the clock and Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past Darren Randolph to double England 's lead .
United were interested in both England stars during the summer transfer window but opted against moving for Grealish who ultimately penned a new long-term contract at Villa Park .
The Reds prioritised the signing of Sancho but were unable to reach an agreement with Dortmund and the 20-year-old remained in Germany much to the dismay of United supporters .
Following Sancho 's goal for England , United fans were left wondering what might have been if the pair ended up at Old Trafford during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow start to the Bundesliga season after failing to secure a summer return to the Premier League .
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc voiced concerns over his fitness following the summer-long transfer saga .
He said : `` He has had better and more efficient games .
He 's lacking a bit of natural lightness at the moment .
Of course we speak to him , but it 's not something you can rediscover just by talking ''

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Manchester United fans have rued the clubs inability to sign Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window after the pair combined for England's second goal against Republic of Ireland.
The Three Lions took the lead through United skipper Harry Maguire who captained his country for the first time and headed home after an excellent cross from Harry Winks on the 18 minute mark.
England continued to dominate the game with Grealish in particularly looking threatening. The Aston Villa captain picked out the Borussia Dortmund star with 30 minutes on the clock and Sancho darted inside before driving a low shot past Darren Randolph to double England's lead.
United were interested in both England stars during the summer transfer window but opted against moving for Grealish who ultimately penned a new long-term contract at Villa Park. The Reds prioritised the signing of Sancho but were unable to reach an agreement with Dortmund and the 20-year-old remained in Germany much to the dismay of United supporters.
Following Sancho's goal for England, United fans were left wondering what might have been if the pair ended up at Old Trafford during the summer.
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Sancho has made a slow start to the Bundesliga season after failing to secure a summer return to the Premier League.
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc voiced concerns over his fitness following the summer-long transfer saga.
He said: "He has had better and more efficient games. He's lacking a bit of natural lightness at the moment. Of course we speak to him, but it's not something you can rediscover just by talking"
MEN Sport understand Sancho remains a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man Utd make formal offer to Cristiano Ronaldo agent and more rumours

Manchester United have submitted a formal offer to Jorge Mendes regarding the availability of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo , according to reports .
Speculation over the United legend 's future has been rampant this week with various outlets suggesting Juventus will look to offload the 35-year-old next summer in order to free up their wage bill .
There is likely to be plenty of interest in the Portuguese icon , with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo having already all but confirmed the French giants would be willing to make a move .
According to Record , the newspaper that broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid in 2009 , they claim the Reds have made a formal offer to his agent Mendes over a return to Old Trafford .
The report claims Ronaldo is analysing United 's proposal despite being focused on the remainder of the season with Juventus .
It 's worth taking such reports with a pinch of salt given a deal for Ronaldo would be incredibly difficult to finance and United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has already explained how the coronavirus pandemic has heavily impacted United 's ability to pull off huge money deals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to sign both Eduardo Camavinga and Erling Haaland next summer .
Both players are believed to be of interest to Spanish giants Real Madrid but AS claim United are a great threat to landing the Rennes and Borussia Dortmund stars .
They claim Camavinga is viewed as the ideal replacement for Pogba who United have accepted will leave in the summer of 2021 .
Finally , the report states if United allow Pogba to depart the club easily , it could help their chances of signing Haaland who is also represented by @ @ @

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Manchester United have submitted a formal offer to Jorge Mendes regarding the availability of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports.
Speculation over the United legend's future has been rampant this week with various outlets suggesting Juventus will look to offload the 35-year-old next summer in order to free up their wage bill.
There is likely to be plenty of interest in the Portuguese icon, with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo having already all but confirmed the French giants would be willing to make a move.
According to Record, the newspaper that broke Ronaldo's departure from United to Real Madrid in 2009, they claim the Reds have made a formal offer to his agent Mendes over a return to Old Trafford.
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The report claims Ronaldo is analysing United's proposal despite being focused on the remainder of the season with Juventus.
It's worth taking such reports with a pinch of salt given a deal for Ronaldo would be incredibly difficult to finance and United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has already explained how the coronavirus pandemic has heavily impacted United's ability to pull off huge money deals.
Elsewhere, reports in Spain claim United want to sign both Eduardo Camavinga and Erling Haaland next summer.
Both players are believed to be of interest to Spanish giants Real Madrid but AS claim United are a great threat to landing the Rennes and Borussia Dortmund stars.
They claim Camavinga is viewed as the ideal replacement for Pogba who United have accepted will leave in the summer of 2021.
Finally, the report states if United allow Pogba to depart the club easily, it could help their chances of signing Haaland who is also represented by Mino Raiola.