themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--More than 9,000 people waiting for council homes in Wigan

More than 9,000 individuals and families are on Wigan 's housing register and waiting for a council home in the borough – 60 pc more than two years ago .
Of the 9,079 current applications for a council home , 523 people waiting are in urgent need of accommodation – an increase of 187 pc compared to 2018 .
Wigan Council received 109 bids per property on average this year , up 118 pc .
The local authority is also anticipating 559 households may soon face eviction as a suspension of eviction proceedings during lockdown has now been lifted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of homes and communities , revealed the figures to the housing advisory panel at a meeting on Monday .
She said : “ Our teams are working relentlessly to do everything they possibly can to support tenants but the reality is that there are not enough council homes to meet the demand that we ’ re seeing – prior to Covid – and that has been accelerated over the past six-month period . ''
Wigan Council will continue its `` proactive work '' with the private rented sector to increase the amount and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The local authority has also created an ethical letting agency which aims to offer tenants a guaranteed long-term lease at an affordable rental price .
But supply of council housing is still an issue , according to the director .
The long-term impact of the Right to Buy scheme has seen the number of council properties reduce from 37,396 to 21,737 , a loss of 42 pc since 1981 .
Ms Willmott said the council is investigating how to increase its housing stock .
She said : “ We ’ re also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase our council stock and we ’ ve got a number of new developments that are due to start in the new year to start to cater to the increased demand that we ’ re seeing .
“ We ’ re also exploring every opportunity to bring in additional resources . ''
Wigan Council submitted a bid to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government for further funding to increase temporary and permanent accommodation for people who struggled with homelessness .
The allocation of the first tranche of funding was announced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £900,000 of funding but will only receive £250,000 .
Ms Willmott said any extra money is welcome , but she was still `` disappointed '' .

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More than 9,000 individuals and families are on Wigan's housing register and waiting for a council home in the borough – 60 pc more than two years ago.
Of the 9,079 current applications for a council home, 523 people waiting are in urgent need of accommodation – an increase of 187 pc compared to 2018.
Wigan Council received 109 bids per property on average this year, up 118 pc.
The local authority is also anticipating 559 households may soon face eviction as a suspension of eviction proceedings during lockdown has now been lifted.
Joanne Willmott, Wigan Council's director of homes and communities, revealed the figures to the housing advisory panel at a meeting on Monday.
She said: “Our teams are working relentlessly to do everything they possibly can to support tenants but the reality is that there are not enough council homes to meet the demand that we’re seeing – prior to Covid – and that has been accelerated over the past six-month period."
Wigan Council will continue its "proactive work" with the private rented sector to increase the amount and choice of affordable quality homes for rent.
The local authority has also created an ethical letting agency which aims to offer tenants a guaranteed long-term lease at an affordable rental price.
But supply of council housing is still an issue, according to the director.
The long-term impact of the Right to Buy scheme has seen the number of council properties reduce from 37,396 to 21,737, a loss of 42 pc since 1981.
Ms Willmott said the council is investigating how to increase its housing stock.
She said: “We’re also working hard to see how we can increase our council stock and we’ve got a number of new developments that are due to start in the new year to start to cater to the increased demand that we’re seeing.
“We’re also exploring every opportunity to bring in additional resources."
Wigan Council submitted a bid to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government for further funding to increase temporary and permanent accommodation for people who struggled with homelessness.
The allocation of the first tranche of funding was announced a few days ago.
Wigan bid for £900,000 of funding but will only receive £250,000.
Ms Willmott said any extra money is welcome, but she was still "disappointed".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Daughters of Arena bombing victim Jane Tweddle pay tribute to 'warrior mum'

The three daughters of Jane Tweddle , who lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing , paid touching tribute to their 'warrior mum ' at the public inquiry into the atrocity today .
Jane was 51 and originally from Hartlepool .
She worked as a school receptionist and was living in Blackpool at the time of the attack .
Jane 's pen portrait tribute - prepared by her daughters Harriet , Lily and Isabelle - was read out on their behalf at the inquiry .
They said : `` You always knew how to brighten someone 's day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated everyone with kindness , decency and respect .
`` You rarely got mad and when you did you probably had a damn good reason , especially having to deal with three teenage girls .
`` Our warrior mum , teaching us to be kind and to always stick together . ''
Wednesday marked the tenth day of the inquiry and the seventh and final day of commemorative hearings .
Pen portraits from the families and friends of the deceased , and moving personal evidence about them , are continuing to be heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lily and Isabelle added in the statement : `` Our house was always full of love and laughter .
`` You would pull the oldest tricks in the book to get us laughing .
`` You never failed to make us smile . ''
She loved to cook , they said , and referenced her homemade Yorkshire puddings and salt and pepper chicken .
`` A caring daughter you always loved to go back home and feel young again , '' Jane 's three daughters added .
`` There was always something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to all be together .
`` A true friend , you would do anything for your friends .
`` We will always love you and you 'll never be gone .
`` Your outlook on life was so inspiring .
`` Anyone lucky enough to spend even five minutes in your presence was forever changed , always for the better . ''
They said working at a high school , Jane was 'made for her job ' and 'cherished and trusted ' by the pupils .
`` Familiar , friendly and full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the students would see when they walked through the door in the morning , '' they said .
`` You were a shoulder to cry on and a source of strength and support .
`` There 's nothing in this world we would n't give to hear your voice , see your smile or hold your hand for just one more minute .
`` When we asked what time it was you would reply 'It 's the time of your life .
Never forget it ' .
`` We will hold onto that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast mum , but you were so loved and now you rest high , peacefully .
We love you endlessly .
`` Now we all have an angel to call by name . ''
Jane 's mum , Margaret Tweddle , said there was n't a day that goes by when she does n't miss her daughter 's smile .
`` What happened in Manchester that night was evil and we wo n't let evil win .
`` Jane would not want that . ''
A tribute to Jane from her brother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was also read out , alongside a poem - 'The Life That I Have ' .
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert held at the Arena on May 22 , 2017 .
The terror attack claimed 22 lives and left hundreds more people injured .
Hashem Abedi , the bomber 's brother , is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity .
The public inquiry - set to run until next spring - is examining all aspects of the bombing @

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The three daughters of Jane Tweddle, who lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing, paid touching tribute to their 'warrior mum' at the public inquiry into the atrocity today.
Jane was 51 and originally from Hartlepool.
She worked as a school receptionist and was living in Blackpool at the time of the attack.
Jane's pen portrait tribute - prepared by her daughters Harriet, Lily and Isabelle - was read out on their behalf at the inquiry.
They said: "You always knew how to brighten someone's day and make them feel loved.
"You treated everyone with kindness, decency and respect.
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"You rarely got mad and when you did you probably had a damn good reason, especially having to deal with three teenage girls.
"Our warrior mum, teaching us to be kind and to always stick together."
Wednesday marked the tenth day of the inquiry and the seventh and final day of commemorative hearings.
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Pen portraits from the families and friends of the deceased, and moving personal evidence about them, are continuing to be heard and shown to the inquiry.
Harriet, Lily and Isabelle added in the statement: "Our house was always full of love and laughter.
"You would pull the oldest tricks in the book to get us laughing.
"You never failed to make us smile."
They spoke of Jane's 'random, spontaneous ideas'.
She loved to cook, they said, and referenced her homemade Yorkshire puddings and salt and pepper chicken.
"A caring daughter you always loved to go back home and feel young again," Jane's three daughters added.
"There was always something so special about going to Hartlepool - to all be together.
"A true friend, you would do anything for your friends.
"Our besty, our friend.
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"We will always love you and you'll never be gone.
"Your outlook on life was so inspiring.
"Anyone lucky enough to spend even five minutes in your presence was forever changed, always for the better."
They said working at a high school, Jane was 'made for her job' and 'cherished and trusted' by the pupils.
"Familiar, friendly and full of life, you were the first person the students would see when they walked through the door in the morning," they said.
"You were a shoulder to cry on and a source of strength and support.
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"There's nothing in this world we wouldn't give to hear your voice, see your smile or hold your hand for just one more minute.
"When we asked what time it was you would reply 'It's the time of your life. Never forget it'.
"We will hold onto that forever.
"You were taken too fast mum, but you were so loved and now you rest high, peacefully. We love you endlessly.
"Now we all have an angel to call by name."
Jane's mum, Margaret Tweddle, said there wasn't a day that goes by when she doesn't miss her daughter's smile.
"What happened in Manchester that night was evil and we won't let evil win.
"Jane would not want that."
A tribute to Jane from her brother, Paul, and his wife, Patti, was also read out, alongside a poem - 'The Life That I Have'.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert held at the Arena on May 22, 2017.
The terror attack claimed 22 lives and left hundreds more people injured.
Hashem Abedi, the bomber's brother, is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity.
The public inquiry - set to run until next spring - is examining all aspects of the bombing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Mid-flight drama as passenger forces Jet2 plane to turn around

A holiday flight to Turkey was diverted to Manchester Airport after a passenger became disruptive .
Police boarded the flight and removed a 38-year-old , who was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage .
The drama started shortly after Jet2 flight LS123 to Bodrum in Turkey departed from Glasgow Airport at 3.26pm on Monday , September 21 .
Trouble broke out about half-an-hour into the flight as it headed over the North Sea .
The captain decided to turn around and make an unscheduled stop at Manchester Airport , touching down shortly after 4pm .
Police officers based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed the passenger .
He was arrested and now faces a possible criminal charge and a huge bill from the airline .
The holiday jet was able to continue its journey and it landed in Bodrum that evening with no further disruption .
A Jet2 spokesperson said : `` Our Glasgow to Bodrum flight diverted to Manchester Airport on 21st September because of the aggressive behaviour of a disruptive passenger .
We would like to thank our highly-trained crew , as well as the Greater Manchester Police who offloaded the passenger , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a family-friendly airline , we will not tolerate this type of behaviour .
Customers travelling for their well-deserved holidays , as well as hard-working colleagues doing their jobs , should not be subjected to this behaviour under any circumstances .
`` We will be taking action to ensure that the individual responsible is held accountable for their actions , whilst fully supporting the authorities with their investigations.
” The airline decline to provide further details .
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said : `` Manchester Airport based police officers were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.20pm on Monday 21 September following a report of a disruptive passenger aboard a flight .
`` Officers attended and a man aged 38 was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage .
`` He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries . ''
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A holiday flight to Turkey was diverted to Manchester Airport after a passenger became disruptive.
Police boarded the flight and removed a 38-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
The drama started shortly after Jet2 flight LS123 to Bodrum in Turkey departed from Glasgow Airport at 3.26pm on Monday, September 21.
Trouble broke out about half-an-hour into the flight as it headed over the North Sea. The captain decided to turn around and make an unscheduled stop at Manchester Airport, touching down shortly after 4pm.
Police officers based at the airport boarded the aircraft and removed the passenger. He was arrested and now faces a possible criminal charge and a huge bill from the airline.
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The holiday jet was able to continue its journey and it landed in Bodrum that evening with no further disruption.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: "Our Glasgow to Bodrum flight diverted to Manchester Airport on 21st September because of the aggressive behaviour of a disruptive passenger. We would like to thank our highly-trained crew, as well as the Greater Manchester Police who offloaded the passenger, for their handling of this situation.
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"As a family-friendly airline, we will not tolerate this type of behaviour. Customers travelling for their well-deserved holidays, as well as hard-working colleagues doing their jobs, should not be subjected to this behaviour under any circumstances.
"We will be taking action to ensure that the individual responsible is held accountable for their actions, whilst fully supporting the authorities with their investigations.”
The airline decline to provide further details.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "Manchester Airport based police officers were called to deal with an incident at around 4.20pm on Monday 21 September following a report of a disruptive passenger aboard a flight.
"Officers attended and a man aged 38 was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
"He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--What new lockdown rules mean for gyms in the UK

England will become subject to a series of new lockdown rules - with bars , pubs and restaurants forced to close at 10pm , and face masks becoming compulsory for all retail workers .
As well as these rules , which come into force tomorrow , adults will now be banned from playing indoor team sports , meaning that popular games like five-a-side football will be put on hold for the timebeing .
However , team sports can still be played outdoors , where the risk of transmission of the virus is lower .
Gym classes will also be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many gym-goers , who had been worried that gyms could close under the government 's new lockdown rules .
In a statement PureGym said that its gyms will continue to operate as usual across England .
A spokesperson for PureGym said : `` [ There will be ] no change as the changes announced are not applicable to indoor group exercise which can be done in a COVID-secure way ensuring social distancing . ''
A spokesperson for the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport told Manchester Evening News : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , like basketball or five a side football , is no longer exempt from the rule of six .
`` This does not apply to children or other indoor grassroots sports . ''

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England will become subject to a series of new lockdown rules - with bars, pubs and restaurants forced to close at 10pm, and face masks becoming compulsory for all retail workers.
As well as these rules, which come into force tomorrow, adults will now be banned from playing indoor team sports, meaning that popular games like five-a-side football will be put on hold for the timebeing.
However, team sports can still be played outdoors, where the risk of transmission of the virus is lower.
Gym classes will also be able to continue - which is good news for many gym-goers, who had been worried that gyms could close under the government's new lockdown rules.
In a statement PureGym said that its gyms will continue to operate as usual across England.
A spokesperson for PureGym said: "[There will be] no change as the changes announced are not applicable to indoor group exercise which can be done in a COVID-secure way ensuring social distancing."
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A spokesperson for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told Manchester Evening News: "Adult indoor team sport at grassroots level, like basketball or five a side football, is no longer exempt from the rule of six.
"This does not apply to children or other indoor grassroots sports."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Couples 'in established relationship' can now have sex under new Covid rules

It 's a question which had been confusing couples - who do n't live together - as the coronavirus rules tighten across the UK .
Can I see - or more bluntly still have sex with - my partner if we do n't live in the same household , or household bubble ?
Now the government has clarified its position on what it describes as 'established relationships ' , the Mirror reports .
And there 's good news - you can still see your partner as long as you are part of an established relationship .
It is not clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it has to be one lasting days , weeks or even months .
But common sense should probably come to the fore when making decisions on whether to hook up .
Otherwise , you could risk a fine of £200 for flouting the rules .
If you live in local lockdown areas - such as most of Lancashire , Warrington and Halton and Merseyside , though there 's a ban on households mixing in their homes and gardens ( which would appear to contradict this general message . )
However , under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government said : `` People in an established relationship do not need to socially distance .
`` If in the early stages of a relationship , you should take particular care to follow the guidance on social distancing .
`` If you intend to have close contact with someone , you should discuss how you can help to prevent risks of transmission as a couple , for example , by ensuring you are both avoiding close contact with people you do not live with . ''
Casual sex is OFF , though .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres apart from people you do not live with where possible , or one metre with extra precautions . ''
Health Minister , Lord Bethell , appeared to urge millions of people heading off to university not to have casual sex as Freshers ' Weeks events kicked off around the country .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman also warned students off copping off with each other for casual encounters .
Asked if they should `` restrain themselves '' , the spokesman said : `` Look , I think the rules for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to observe social distancing . ''

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It's a question which had been confusing couples - who don't live together - as the coronavirus rules tighten across the UK.
Can I see - or more bluntly still have sex with - my partner if we don't live in the same household, or household bubble?
Now the government has clarified its position on what it describes as 'established relationships', the Mirror reports.
And there's good news - you can still see your partner as long as you are part of an established relationship.
It is not clear what actually defines an established relationship - whether it has to be one lasting days, weeks or even months.
But common sense should probably come to the fore when making decisions on whether to hook up.
Otherwise, you could risk a fine of £200 for flouting the rules.
If you live in local lockdown areas - such as most of Lancashire, Warrington and Halton and Merseyside, though there's a ban on households mixing in their homes and gardens (which would appear to contradict this general message.)
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However, under rule 2.13 of the regulations, the government said: "People in an established relationship do not need to socially distance.
"If in the early stages of a relationship, you should take particular care to follow the guidance on social distancing.
"If you intend to have close contact with someone, you should discuss how you can help to prevent risks of transmission as a couple, for example, by ensuring you are both avoiding close contact with people you do not live with."
Casual sex is OFF, though.
The guidance says you should "stay two metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or one metre with extra precautions."
Which makes casual hook ups virtually impossible.
Health Minister, Lord Bethell, appeared to urge millions of people heading off to university not to have casual sex as Freshers' Weeks events kicked off around the country.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman also warned students off copping off with each other for casual encounters.
Asked if they should "restrain themselves", the spokesman said: "Look, I think the rules for meeting indoors continue to talk about the need to observe social distancing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Call for resignation over fire safety issues at Rochdale tower blocks

A councillor is calling for someone to 'take responsibility and resign ' after fire safety issues were discovered at Rochdale ’ s Seven Sisters tower blocks .
Earlier this month Rochdale Boroughwide Housing found there was a problem with the ‘ compartmentation ’ of the flats .
This meant there was an increased risk that fire could spread between homes on the same floor , rather than being contained as it should be .
Bosses said the problem related to panels which had been installed in 1998 - 14 years before it took control of the council ’ s social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out at the College Bank flats every year .
But RBH says the number of properties now left empty due to its plans to demolish four of the blocks meant it could carry out more ‘ intrusive ’ work this time around - hence the issue being discovered .
In the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster RBH said it had undertaken ‘ a full and rigorous fire risk assessment on each block at College Bank ’ and taken appropriate action .
Now Coun Danny Meredith is calling for someone among its top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ serious failing ’ .
The scrutiny committee chair has praised RBH for its work supporting communities through the coronavirus crisis .
But he says it is not good enough for the landlord to ‘ shirk responsibility ’ on the grounds the panels were installed before the flats were transferred from the council .
“ If this is coming out now it ’ s a failure of them taking responsibility for those flats way back in 2010 , when there were structural surveys done on those flats , `` he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years this has been neglected , recyclical maintenance has not been done properly .
“ If something this big has been missed by RBH , someone along the line needs to take responsibility for it , because this is a complete disregard of people ’ s safety.
” He added : “ Someone senior should be resigning for the failings of RBH .
It ’ s a serious situation that could cost people ’ s lives , especially given what happened at Grenfell .
“ Those panels do need replacing , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible for the safety of the residents in those flats . ''
However RBH says that , far from being negligent , it was acting in the spirit of the Hackitt Report - which was ordered post-Grenfell - rather than waiting for new laws to come into force .
Since discovering the defective panels , RBH has employed a ‘ waking watch ’ as a safeguarding measure and also updated its fire safety advice to residents .
A spokesman for RBH said : “ We acted decisively as soon as we became aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implemented additional measures to keep residents safe , and we have commissioned formal reports and advice from independent and accredited experts so that we can provide a long-term solution .
`` Our focus has been , and continues to be , on our residents and their safety.
” The landlord also said it would be sending an update , but not a representative , to a meeting of the council ’ s communities , regeneration overview and scrutiny committee on Thursday .
A spokesman added : “ As we are currently taking legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the point of transfer of these blocks to RBH , it would not be appropriate to attend a council meeting at this point .
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A councillor is calling for someone to 'take responsibility and resign' after fire safety issues were discovered at Rochdale’s Seven Sisters tower blocks.
Earlier this month Rochdale Boroughwide Housing found there was a problem with the ‘compartmentation’ of the flats.
This meant there was an increased risk that fire could spread between homes on the same floor, rather than being contained as it should be.
Bosses said the problem related to panels which had been installed in 1998 - 14 years before it took control of the council’s social housing stock.
Fire risk assessments are carried out at the College Bank flats every year.
But RBH says the number of properties now left empty due to its plans to demolish four of the blocks meant it could carry out more ‘intrusive’ work this time around - hence the issue being discovered.
In the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster RBH said it had undertaken ‘a full and rigorous fire risk assessment on each block at College Bank’ and taken appropriate action.
Now Coun Danny Meredith is calling for someone among its top brass to fall on their sword over the ‘serious failing’.
The scrutiny committee chair has praised RBH for its work supporting communities through the coronavirus crisis.
But he says it is not good enough for the landlord to ‘shirk responsibility’ on the grounds the panels were installed before the flats were transferred from the council.
“If this is coming out now it’s a failure of them taking responsibility for those flats way back in 2010, when there were structural surveys done on those flats, " he said.
“The problem I see is that for years this has been neglected, recyclical maintenance has not been done properly.
“If something this big has been missed by RBH, someone along the line needs to take responsibility for it, because this is a complete disregard of people’s safety.”
He added: “Someone senior should be resigning for the failings of RBH. It’s a serious situation that could cost people’s lives, especially given what happened at Grenfell.
“Those panels do need replacing, either as cyclical maintenance or as soon as possible for the safety of the residents in those flats."
However RBH says that, far from being negligent, it was acting in the spirit of the Hackitt Report - which was ordered post-Grenfell - rather than waiting for new laws to come into force.
Since discovering the defective panels, RBH has employed a ‘waking watch’ as a safeguarding measure and also updated its fire safety advice to residents.
A spokesman for RBH said: “We acted decisively as soon as we became aware of the issue.
"We have implemented additional measures to keep residents safe, and we have commissioned formal reports and advice from independent and accredited experts so that we can provide a long-term solution.
"Our focus has been, and continues to be, on our residents and their safety.”
The landlord also said it would be sending an update, but not a representative, to a meeting of the council’s communities, regeneration overview and scrutiny committee on Thursday.
A spokesman added: “As we are currently taking legal advice relating to the warranties made at the point of transfer of these blocks to RBH, it would not be appropriate to attend a council meeting at this point.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Kevin De Bruyne on three-man shortlist to be named best player in Europe

Kevin De Bruyne is one of three players fighting it out for Uefa ’ s player of the year trophy .
The Manchester City midfielder is pitted against Bayern Munich pair Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer in the three-man short-list .
The winner will be announced at the Champions League draw next Thursday , October 1 .
De Bruyne has already been named player of the year by both the Premier League and the Professional Footballers Association , while he was beaten to the football writers ’ award by Liverpool ’ s Jordan Henderson .
Lewandowski is favourite to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 goals in 10 Champions League matches as Bayern stormed to victory in the competition .
On top of that he netted 34 in 31 league games , and six in five German Cup games , ending with season stats of 55 goals in 47 games .
Neuer was also exceptional in the Champions League , denying Paris St Germain with some fine goalkeeping in the final .
De Bruyne equalled Thierry Henry ’ s Premier League assists record and was in breathtaking form for the Blues throughout the season .
Liverpool ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year , with Real Madrid star Luka Modric taking it the year before – before that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won it three times each , with Andres Iniesta and Franck Ribery the only other players to in it .
Lucy Bronze , who returned to City from Lyon in the summer transfer window , is on the short-list for the women ’ s award .

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Kevin De Bruyne is one of three players fighting it out for Uefa’s player of the year trophy.
The Manchester City midfielder is pitted against Bayern Munich pair Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer in the three-man short-list.
The winner will be announced at the Champions League draw next Thursday, October 1.
De Bruyne has already been named player of the year by both the Premier League and the Professional Footballers Association, while he was beaten to the football writers’ award by Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson.
Lewandowski is favourite to win the Uefa award after scoring an astonishing 15 goals in 10 Champions League matches as Bayern stormed to victory in the competition. On top of that he netted 34 in 31 league games, and six in five German Cup games, ending with season stats of 55 goals in 47 games.
Neuer was also exceptional in the Champions League, denying Paris St Germain with some fine goalkeeping in the final.
De Bruyne equalled Thierry Henry’s Premier League assists record and was in breathtaking form for the Blues throughout the season.
Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk won the award last year, with Real Madrid star Luka Modric taking it the year before – before that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won it three times each, with Andres Iniesta and Franck Ribery the only other players to in it.
Lucy Bronze, who returned to City from Lyon in the summer transfer window, is on the short-list for the women’s award.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Man United 'considering two alternatives to Telles' and more rumours

Manchester United are considering moves for Nicolas Tagliafico or Fode Ballo-Toure if they ca n't sign Alex Telles this summer , according to various reports .
United have just under two weeks to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek this summer before the transfer window closes on October 5 .
While Jadon Sancho remains the top target , the club have stepped up plans to improve their defence following the 3-1 humiliation at the hands of Crystal Palace in their first match of the Premier League season .
It 's been accepted that left-back has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertainty in the position and the club are monitoring a number of options , having opted against a move for Sergio Reguilon .
Porto 's Telles has emerged as an interesting options and the 27-year-old would bring some attacking might to the position after scoring 26 goals and providing 56 assists in 193 games for the Portuguese club .
However , various reports suggest that the two clubs are haggling over the fee , with United not willing to spend big money on a player who has less than a year left on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options have been touted .
The Sun claim that Ajax 's Tagliafico is one of them , with the Argentine free to leave Amsterdam this summer for around £23million .
While The Transfer Window podcast suggests that Ballo-Toure , of Monaco , is also being considered as he is young , talented and would n't be adverse to challenging for a place rather than being a guaranteed starter .
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Sport understands the club are also monitoring Vitaliy Mykolenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have rejected a bid of £11million for Chris Smalling , as Roma prepare a second offer , report the Guardian .
The centre-back enjoyed a brilliant season on loan in the Italian capital last season and Roma are desperate to bring him back to the Stadio Olimpico on a permanent basis this summer .
MEN Sport understands United are holding out for £18million , after Solskjaer confirmed last night that the asking price had not been met for Smalling .

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Manchester United are considering moves for Nicolas Tagliafico or Fode Ballo-Toure if they can't sign Alex Telles this summer, according to various reports.
United have just under two weeks to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek this summer before the transfer window closes on October 5.
While Jadon Sancho remains the top target, the club have stepped up plans to improve their defence following the 3-1 humiliation at the hands of Crystal Palace in their first match of the Premier League season.
It's been accepted that left-back has become more of a pressing concern due to uncertainty in the position and the club are monitoring a number of options, having opted against a move for Sergio Reguilon.
Porto's Telles has emerged as an interesting options and the 27-year-old would bring some attacking might to the position after scoring 26 goals and providing 56 assists in 193 games for the Portuguese club.
However, various reports suggest that the two clubs are haggling over the fee, with United not willing to spend big money on a player who has less than a year left on his contract.
As a result further options have been touted. The Sun claim that Ajax's Tagliafico is one of them, with the Argentine free to leave Amsterdam this summer for around £23million.
While The Transfer Window podcast suggests that Ballo-Toure, of Monaco, is also being considered as he is young, talented and wouldn't be adverse to challenging for a place rather than being a guaranteed starter.
M.E.N. Sport understands the club are also monitoring Vitaliy Mykolenko of Dynamo Kiev.
Elsewhere, United have rejected a bid of £11million for Chris Smalling, as Roma prepare a second offer, report the Guardian.
The centre-back enjoyed a brilliant season on loan in the Italian capital last season and Roma are desperate to bring him back to the Stadio Olimpico on a permanent basis this summer.
MEN Sport understands United are holding out for £18million, after Solskjaer confirmed last night that the asking price had not been met for Smalling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man hospitalised after a “disturbance” at a block of flats in Salford

A man has been taken to hospital following a “ disturbance ” at a block of flats in Salford .
Police were called to Ellesmere Street , in Eccles , at around 7.45pm this evening ( September 23 ) following reports of a disturbance .
When officers arrived they discovered that a 25-year-old man had been injured .
He was taken to hospital .
Greater Manchester Police said his injuries are not thought to be life threatening .
A police cordon is currently in place around the entrance to the flats and several police vehicles are at the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ At 7.45pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020 , police were called to reports of a disturbance on Ellesmere Street , Eccles .
“ Officers attended .
A 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital .
His injuries are not believed to be life threatening .
“ Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2564 on 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111.
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A man has been taken to hospital following a “disturbance” at a block of flats in Salford.
Police were called to Ellesmere Street, in Eccles, at around 7.45pm this evening (September 23) following reports of a disturbance.
When officers arrived they discovered that a 25-year-old man had been injured.
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He was taken to hospital.
Greater Manchester Police said his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A police cordon is currently in place around the entrance to the flats and several police vehicles are at the scene.
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A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At 7.45pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Ellesmere Street, Eccles.
“Officers attended. A 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
“Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2564 on 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--One police officer stabbed and three others attacked in Oldham

A police officer was stabbed and three more were attacked while attending reports of a “ fight ” in Oldham .
One officer was knifed in the arm and another was spat on while on duty on Wednesday afternoon ( September 23 ) .
Another two officers were injured during the “ disgusting ” fracas .
Two men - aged 29 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer .
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officers .
All three remain in police custody and are due to be questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Fircroft Road , in Oldham , at around 3.25pm on Wednesday .
When officers attended , they established that there had been a fight involving two men .
As part of their enquiries , officers visited a property on Bankfield Drive in the Fitton Hill area of the town .
When they arrived they were “ turned upon ” Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said .
One officer was taken to hospital with an injury which required stitches .
Another two officers received minor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at .
Superintendent Leon Jacobs says he has been “ disgusted ” by the incident .
“ During this incident , one officer was stabbed in the arm ; another 's face was spat on ; and two others sustained minor injuries , ” he said .
“ Thankfully , the officer who was stabbed is expected to make a full recovery .
Greater Manchester Police will provide each of them with support .
“ I am disgusted that people who come to work to fight crime and protect members of the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
“ This is unacceptable behaviour which we will not tolerate and I would like to use this opportunity to remind anyone who considers assaulting a police officer that it is a criminal offence which will be fully investigated by police and , where appropriate , referred to the Crown Prosecution Service . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 quoting 1701 of 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A police officer was stabbed and three more were attacked while attending reports of a “fight” in Oldham.
One officer was knifed in the arm and another was spat on while on duty on Wednesday afternoon (September 23).
Another two officers were injured during the “disgusting” fracas.
Two men - aged 29 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officers.
All three remain in police custody and are due to be questioned by police.
The violence unfolded as officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Fircroft Road, in Oldham, at around 3.25pm on Wednesday.
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When officers attended, they established that there had been a fight involving two men.
As part of their enquiries, officers visited a property on Bankfield Drive in the Fitton Hill area of the town.
When they arrived they were “turned upon” Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
One officer was taken to hospital with an injury which required stitches.
Another two officers received minor injuries and a fourth officer was spat at.
Superintendent Leon Jacobs says he has been “disgusted” by the incident.
“During this incident, one officer was stabbed in the arm; another's face was spat on; and two others sustained minor injuries,” he said.
“Thankfully, the officer who was stabbed is expected to make a full recovery. Greater Manchester Police will provide each of them with support.
“I am disgusted that people who come to work to fight crime and protect members of the public across Greater Manchester have been treated like this.
“This is unacceptable behaviour which we will not tolerate and I would like to use this opportunity to remind anyone who considers assaulting a police officer that it is a criminal offence which will be fully investigated by police and, where appropriate, referred to the Crown Prosecution Service."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 quoting 1701 of 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man City headlines as De Bruyne eyes award, defender pursuit hits snag

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday 23rd September .
Belgian star could make it three individual awards out of three in 2020 , if he is named UEFA ’ s Men ’ s Player of the Year .
The Manchester City playmaker is nominated alongside Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich for the prestigious award .
The winner will be crowned on October 1st at the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw in Switzerland .
De Bruyne has already been named Premier League Player of the Year and PFA Player of the Year in 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the UEFA award could be an even greater accolade as it takes into consideration players from across Europe .
He will face stiff competition , with Robert Lewandowski having enjoyed a record goalscoring season with the Munich club , while Manuel Neuer – alongside the Pole – was instrumental in Bayern ’ s road to Champions League glory .
Previous winners of the award include Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić while last season ’ s champion was Liverpool ’ s Virgil van Dijk .
Manchester City ’ s pursuit of another central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as top target has tested positive for Covid-19 .
The Uruguayan defender now must face two weeks of isolation from the rest of the Atletico Madrid squad , which could also render him unable to seal a move to the Etihad Stadium or pass a medical before the transfer deadline .
Consequently , City may need to turn to alternative targets , which includes Jules Koundé , a Europa League champion with Sevilla this summer .
The club have also expressed a long-held interest in Napoli ’ s Kalidou Koulibaly but the Senegalese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be enough to deter City into exploring other avenues .
A move for Giménez is not entirely out of the question , though and City 's interest in him remains .
If all other aspects of a deal can be agreed before the deadline , the club could apply to FIFA for an extension in order for Giménez to be allowed to safely conduct a medical once his quarantine period has concluded .
De Bruyne gives his verdict on new signings Manchester City ’ s has praised both new signings Ferran Torres and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday .
De Bruyne commented on Torres ’ confidence and Aké ’ s ability to assimilate so well into the team ’ s setup , without having the benefit of a full pre-season .
“ I think he is doing really well .
It is really hard for a player to come in and not really have a pre-season and settle in with the guys because there is a lot of stuff you need to do , '' the Belgian said about his new teammate .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the winger signed from Valencia , paying particular attention to his self-belief .
“ I think if he comes in even in the way he did in the 10 minutes [ against Wolves ] and be dangerous and sharp then he is going to help us win some games , ” De Bruyne opined .
The 29-year-old seems suitably pleased with City ’ s additions this summer .
Whether they will prove to be long-term replacements for Vincent Kompany and David Silva remains to be seen but initial signs from Monday ’ @ @ @ @ @

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday 23rd September.
City star aiming for triple crown
Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne could make it three individual awards out of three in 2020, if he is named UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year.
The Manchester City playmaker is nominated alongside Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich for the prestigious award. The winner will be crowned on October 1st at the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw in Switzerland.
De Bruyne has already been named Premier League Player of the Year and PFA Player of the Year in 2020. His selection in the three-man shortlist for the UEFA award could be an even greater accolade as it takes into consideration players from across Europe.
He will face stiff competition, with Robert Lewandowski having enjoyed a record goalscoring season with the Munich club, while Manuel Neuer – alongside the Pole – was instrumental in Bayern’s road to Champions League glory.
Previous winners of the award include Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić while last season’s champion was Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.
City target tests positive for Covid
Manchester City’s pursuit of another central defender this summer has hit a snag as top target José Giménez has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Uruguayan defender now must face two weeks of isolation from the rest of the Atletico Madrid squad, which could also render him unable to seal a move to the Etihad Stadium or pass a medical before the transfer deadline.
Consequently, City may need to turn to alternative targets, which includes Jules Koundé, a Europa League champion with Sevilla this summer.
The club have also expressed a long-held interest in Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly but the Senegalese defender’s price tag may still be enough to deter City into exploring other avenues.
A move for Giménez is not entirely out of the question, though and City's interest in him remains. If all other aspects of a deal can be agreed before the deadline, the club could apply to FIFA for an extension in order for Giménez to be allowed to safely conduct a medical once his quarantine period has concluded.
De Bruyne gives his verdict on new signings
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has praised both new signings Ferran Torres and Nathan Aké following their displays in the 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
De Bruyne commented on Torres’ confidence and Aké’s ability to assimilate so well into the team’s setup, without having the benefit of a full pre-season.
“I think he is doing really well. It is really hard for a player to come in and not really have a pre-season and settle in with the guys because there is a lot of stuff you need to do," the Belgian said about his new teammate.
He also extolled the virtues of Ferran Torres, the winger signed from Valencia, paying particular attention to his self-belief.
“I think if he comes in even in the way he did in the 10 minutes [against Wolves] and be dangerous and sharp then he is going to help us win some games,” De Bruyne opined.
The 29-year-old seems suitably pleased with City’s additions this summer. Whether they will prove to be long-term replacements for Vincent Kompany and David Silva remains to be seen but initial signs from Monday’s victory are encouraging.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Every school with a confirmed positive Covid case in Greater Manchester

Almost 250 schools across Greater Manchester have now been affected by Covid cases .
The figure , which equates to a fifth of schools across the region , comes little over a fortnight after pupils started the new academic year .
And with no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News confirming cases after being alerted by parents - it 's likely there are many more .
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system , which many say is inadequate .
And it has led to calls on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place to prevent children falling behind .
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed .
Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes : • Manchester Communication Academy , Harpurhey - ( One bubble from Year 11 and one from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primary , Longsight - ( One case in Reception and one in Year 1 .
Close contacts isolating ) • Trinity C of E High - ( member of staff positive , close contacts isolating • Springwood Primary School , Swinton - ( four confirmed cases in two classes ) • St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School , Bury - ( One confirmed case among staff , Early Years isolating ) • Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary , Bury - ( Two confirmed cases , Years 3 , 5 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) • King 's Leadership Academy , Bolton - ( Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7 ) • Harper Green High , Farnworth - ( Confirmed cases in two year groups .
Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off ) • Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College , Altrincham - ( small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10 ) • Flixton Girls School , Trafford - ( Number of Year 7s and number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary , Stretford - ( a Year 5/6 class , a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club ) Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed : • Broadstone Hall Primary , Stockport - ( One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6 ) • Great Academy Ashton , Tameside - ( part of Y10 and a bubble from another year ) • Fairfield High School for Girls , Droylsden , Tameside - ( some Year 11 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School , Oldham - ( Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9 , whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11 ) • Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - ( one positive case ) • The Hathershaw College , Oldham - ( Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9 ) • The Oldham Academy North , Oldham - ( A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating , plus another confirmed case among staff ) • St Thomas More RC Primary , Middleton - ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • St Vincent 's Roman Catholic Primary School , Norden , Rochdale - ( One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class ) • Dean Trust Wigan - ( Year 8 and one form from Year 7 ) • Hawkley Hall High , Wigan - ( Small number in Year 7 and all Year 8 .
Positive case in Year 11 ) • Ince CE Primary , Wigan - ( One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4 ) • St John Fisher Catholic High , Wigan - ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolating ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
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Almost 250 schools across Greater Manchester have now been affected by Covid cases.
The figure, which equates to a fifth of schools across the region, comes little over a fortnight after pupils started the new academic year.
And with no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News confirming cases after being alerted by parents - it's likely there are many more.
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system, which many say is inadequate. And it has led to calls on the government to ensure that adequate home learning - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place to prevent children falling behind.
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One Reception class)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8)
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Wright Robinson College, Gorton - (A Year 8 bubble, 20 pupils from Year 9, a Year 11 bubble)
St Peter's High, Longsight - (Year 9)
Alma Park Primary, Levenshulme - (Year 1 and 2)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Blackley - (One year group)
Chapel Street Community Primary School, Levenshulme - (One confirmed case)
Abraham Moss Community School, Manchester - (Pupils in Years 7, 9 and 11)
Parrs Wood High, Didsbury - (Two confirmed cases)
St Margaret's CE Primary, Whalley Range - (Nursery)
Ladybarn Primary, Withington - (Year 5)
Abbott Community Primary, Collyhurst - (Year 5 and Year 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 3)
Beaver Road Primary, Didsbury - (Two Year 4 classes)
Rolls Crescent Primary, Hulme - (Year 4)
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Moston - (two bubbles isolating)
Our Lady's RC High, Blackley - (One confirmed case)
Cheetham CE Primary, Cheetham Hill - (One confirmed case)
Charlestown Primary, Blackley - (Year 5)
St Agnes CE Primary, Longsight - (One case in Reception and one in Year 1. Close contacts isolating)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fallowfield - (Two cases in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
St Cuthbert's RC Primary, Withington - (confirmed case in Year 6)
St Augustine's CE Primary, Monsall - (Confirmed case)
Heald Place Primary, Rusholme - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Gorton - (One confirmed case)
Dean Trust Ardwick - (Year 8)
William Hulme's Grammar School - (Confirmed cases in Year 8, 11 and sixth form, close contacts isolating)
Didsbury High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Whalley Range High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Academy High - (Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Trinity C of E High - (member of staff positive, close contacts isolating
E-ACT Academy, Blackey - (Year 4, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Health Academy - (Confirmed case)
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case, contacts isolating)
Cavendish Primary, West Didsbury - (Year 5)
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton - (Two cases confirmed)
Crab Lane Primary, Higher Blackley - (Year 6)
St James CE Primary, Gorton - (Year 4)
Haveley Hey Primary, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case, Year 5 class isolating)
Ringway Primary, Wythenshawe - (Confirmed case Year 5, class isolating)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 10 and Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8)
Salford City Academy, Salford - (Small number from Year 7 and Year 11)
Co-op Academy Walkden - (SEND pupils from The Hive)
Springwood Primary School, Swinton - (four confirmed cases in two classes)
Branwood Preparatory School, Salford - (Reception class)
Moorside High, Swinton - (a number of Year 10s isolating)
Broadoak Primary, Swinton - (One confirmed case)
Mossfield Primary, Swinton - (Year 5)
St Gilbert's RC Primary, Winton - (School closed)
St Andrew's CE Primary, Eccles - (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
Bridgewater Primary, Little Hulton, Salford - (Year 4)
St Mark's CE Primary, Worsley - (One case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Holy Family Catholic School, Langworthy, Salford - (Confirmed case)
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Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (confirmed case)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive) Elton Primary, Bury - (Year 3/4 bubble)
Radcliffe Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Philips High School, Whitefield - (A number of confirmed cases)
Unsworth Academy, Bury - (Year 7)
Whitefield Community Primary, Bury - (One confirmed case)
Butterstile Primary School, Prestwich, Bury - (Year 1)
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, Bury - (One confirmed case among staff, Early Years isolating)
Tottington High, Bury - (Year 8)
St Marie's RC Primary, Bury - (Year 4)
East Ward Community Primary School, Bury - (Classes in Year 4, 5 and 6 affected)
Parrenthorn High School, Bury - (positive case in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Elton High School, Bury - (Two cases in Year 11, contacts isolating)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Year 11)
St Michael's RC Primary, Whitefield - (one adult positive, one year bubble isolating)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary, Bury - (Two confirmed cases, Years 3, 5 and 6 isolating)
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Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Spindle Point Primary, Bolton - (Only Year 4 remains in school)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
St James CE High, Farnworth - (Year 7)
Mount St Joseph secondary, Bolton - (Year 8)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Year 9)
Chorley New Road Primary, Bolton - (Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6)
Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton - (Year 2)
St Gregory's RC Primary, Farnworth - (Two positive cases, Year 5 isolating)
The Ferns Primary Academy, Farnworth - (Year 2 and Year 4)
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary, Heaton, Bolton - (Year 3)
Claypool Primary, Horwich - (Year 3)
Birtenshaw, Bolton - (One confirmed case)
King's Leadership Academy, Bolton - (Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7)
Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton - (Three Year 7 forms)
Little Lever School, Bolton - (One Year 7 form)
Canon Slade School, Bolton - (All Year 7 isolating. Confirmed case in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Leverhulme Community Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Lever Edge Primary Academy, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton - (Head and deputy/Year 5 teacher confirmed cases, all Year 5 isolating)
Harwood Meadows Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Harper Green High, Farnworth - (Confirmed cases in two year groups. Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off)
Kearsley West Primary School, Kearsley, Bolton - (Member of staff positive, Nursery and Reception isolating)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10)
Old Trafford Community Academy, Old Trafford
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - (16 Year 9 pupils isolating)
Stretford High School, Stretford - (Number of pupils in Year 9 isolating)
St Alphonsus RC Primary, Old Trafford - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Flixton Girls School, Trafford - (Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Stretford - (Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary, Stretford - (a Year 5/6 class, a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club)
Sale Grammar - (Year 9)
Sale High School - (One confirmed case)
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys - (Year 11)
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Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed:
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Stockport - (Two classes from Year 2)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme - (Year 12 and Year 13)
Broadstone Hall Primary, Stockport - (One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
St Anne's RC High, Stockport - (Year 11)
The Kingsway School, Stockport - (One confirmed case)
Great Moor Junior School, Stockport - (Year 3)
Werneth School, Stockport - (Confirmed case in Year 7, bubble of 80 students isolating)
Marple Hall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Cheadle Hulme High School, Stockport - (Confirmed case)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10 and a bubble from another year)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Droylsden Academy - (One staff member)
Denton West End Primary, Tameside - (Two classes from Year 3 bubble)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde - (Year 1)
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, Tameside - (some Year 11 and some Year 9)
Pinfold Primary School, Tameside - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Waterloo Primary School, Ashton, Tameside - (Two classes in Year 4 bubble)
Mossley Hollins High, Tameside - (Staff member tested positive, no isolations)
Mottram CE Primary, Tameside - (One class from Year 4/5)
Denton Community College, Tameside - (One positive case)
Audenshaw School, Tameside - (One positive case)
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy, Ashton, Tameside - (a Year 6 class)
Godley Community Primary, Hyde - (Year 2 class bubble)
Copley Academy, Stalybridge - (Positive cases in Year 7, 10 and 11 - close contacts isolating)
St Thomas More RC College, Denton - (Confirmed case, around 30 pupils isolating)
Alder Community High, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Hyde High School, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Greenside Primary, Droylsden, Tameside - (Year 2)
Kingsway Park High, Rochdale - (Confirmed case in Year 10, bubble isolating)
Broadbent Fold Primary, Dukinfield - (One positive case, group of Year 5/6 isolating)
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Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9, whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - (one positive case)
Saddleworth School, Oldham - (Year 7 and Year 9)
Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Year 10 and contacts of Year 8 case isolating)
Crompton House CE School, Oldham - (Year 7, 8 and 13)
Oasis Academy Oldham - (Year 10 and Year 11)
The Hathershaw College, Oldham - (Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9)
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1)
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham - (Year 1 and Year 6)
Horton Mill Primary School, Oldham - (Several cases, full school closed)
Stanley Road Primary, Chadderton - (Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6)
St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1/2)
Mills Hill Primary, Chadderton - (One Year 4 class bubble)
Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham - (One bubble in Year 7)
The Oldham Academy North, Oldham - (A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating, plus another confirmed case among staff)
Knowsley Junior School, Oldham - (Year 6)
Fir Bank Primary, Royton, Oldham - (One confirmed case)
St Paul's CE Primary, Royton, Oldham - (Year 5)
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Shaw, Oldham - (Year 5 and 6 bubble)
Co-op Academy Failsworth - (Year 9)
Holy Cross CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
Greenfield Primary, Oldham - (Year 5)
Waterhead Academy, Oldham - (Seven children isolating)
Newman RC College, Oldham - (One case confirmed in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (One case confirmed)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Full school closed)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
Woodland Community Primary, Heywood - (Three classes in Year 6)
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles from Year 7)
Oulder Hill Community School, Rochdale - (Close contacts of Year 8)
Norden Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Nursery, Reception and Year 5)
St Thomas More RC Primary, Middleton - (Three classes from Key Stage 1)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Littleborough - (positive case in Year 3)
Middleton Technology School - (Two confirmed cases)
Cardinal Langley RC High, Middleton - (Year 7, Year 10)
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale - (Year 4)
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Norden, Rochdale - (One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class)
Hamer Primary, Rochdale - (Two bubbles isolating)
Wardle Academy, Rochdale - (Year 8)
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale - (Staff member tested positive, close contacts isolating)
Matthew Moss High, Rochdale - (Some bubbles closed following confirmed case)
Holy Family RC and CE College, Heywood - (Year 9)
Greenbank Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Wigan
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan - (Year 8, 11, 12 and 13 affected)
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 7, 8 and 9 affected)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Years 7, 8 and 11 affected)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
Canon Sharples CE Primary School, Wigan - (Nursery)
Ince CE Primary, Wigan - (One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4)
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
Twelve Apostles RC Primary, Leigh - (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5)
Mab's Cross Primary School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Cansfield High School, Wigan - (Year 9 and Year 11)
The Deanery, Wigan - (close contacts of positive Year 9 case isolating)
Rowan Tree Primary, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Oakfield High School and College, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan - (Year 8, Year 10 and Year 11)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Manchester United to face Brighton in Carabao Cup fourth round

Brighton and Hove Albion have been confirmed as Manchester United 's opponents in the Carabao Cup fourth round .
An exact date and kick-off time has not yet been set for the match but it will be played in the week commencing September 28th and held at Brighton 's AMEX Stadium .
United bounced back from their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their opening match of the Premier League season with a comfortable victory over Championship side Luton Town on Tuesday , upon their entry into the League Cup .
A first-half penalty from Juan Mata put Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford put the game to bed with a late striker after coming on off the bench .
Brighton have had a strong start to the tournament .
They defeated Portsmouth 4-0 in the second round before advancing past Preston North End on Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory , courtesy of goals from Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister .
Their win has set up a week which will see United travel down to the south coast to face the Seagulls twice in a matter of days , as the teams will meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United will be aiming to go a step further in the League Cup this season and make the Wembley final after losing out in the semi-final last season to bitter rivals Manchester City over two legs .
The competition presents Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the chance to win his first piece of silverware as United boss , after the club also lost semi-finals in the FA Cup and Europa League in the previous campaign .

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Brighton and Hove Albion have been confirmed as Manchester United's opponents in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
An exact date and kick-off time has not yet been set for the match but it will be played in the week commencing September 28th and held at Brighton's AMEX Stadium.
United bounced back from their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their opening match of the Premier League season with a comfortable victory over Championship side Luton Town on Tuesday, upon their entry into the League Cup.
A first-half penalty from Juan Mata put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ahead and Marcus Rashford put the game to bed with a late striker after coming on off the bench.
Brighton have had a strong start to the tournament. They defeated Portsmouth 4-0 in the second round before advancing past Preston North End on Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister.
Their win has set up a week which will see United travel down to the south coast to face the Seagulls twice in a matter of days, as the teams will meet in the league this coming Saturday.
United will be aiming to go a step further in the League Cup this season and make the Wembley final after losing out in the semi-final last season to bitter rivals Manchester City over two legs.
The competition presents Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the chance to win his first piece of silverware as United boss, after the club also lost semi-finals in the FA Cup and Europa League in the previous campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--The graphs that shows the huge spike in Covid infections in Manchester

Manchester has recorded more than 800 new cases of coronavirus across seven days for the first time since the pandemic began .
A total of 847 cases were recorded in the week ending September 20 , new Public Health England figures have revealed .
The spike in cases means the infection rate is now more than three times higher than the average for England - which is 42 .
This graph shows Manchester ’ s infection rate in comparison to the national average rate .
Manchester remains on red alert with a current infection rate of 153.2 cases per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 20 .
The city currently has the third highest infection rate in Greater Manchester , with Bury in second place and Bolton remaining the highest in England , with 212.8 cases per 100,000 .
The M.E.N today revealed that a small number of households are driving infections in a south Manchester coronavirus hotspot .
There were 40 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Longsight and neighbouring North Levenshulme in the seven days up to September 16 - up from 16 cases just over a week earlier .
Only the wards of Alexander Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw a higher number of infections over the same period .
Manchester Council ’ s health lead , Bev Craig , said postcode analysis has shown household-to-household transmission is responsible for the rise in cases in the suburb .
Public health officials have been visiting households to reinforce messaging on social distancing , mask wearing , and the mixing of households .
“ In Levenshulme we are aware of a higher number of cases than other city wards , and we are working hard to engage with residents there to bring that number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We understand that cases in the ward are clustered within a small number of postcodes which suggests that it is a small number of households which are driving infections , rather than wider community transmission.
” The UK today recorded it 's third ever highest number of coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period .
The latest figures show a further 6,178 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus - the highest since May 1 .
The most recent data shows that the overall number of cases confirmed has now reached a total of 409,729 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ boroughs have been under increased local lockdown measures since July 31 - with the exceptions of Stockport and Wigan .
On Tuesday , Prime Minister Boris announced a raft of new measures intended to help the nation tackle the surge in cases of Covid-19 .
Office staff will be asked to work from home , there will be wider use of face masks and a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants .
Businesses will face fines or closure for failing to comply with coronavirus rules , and people will face £200 penalties for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching the so-called “ rule of six ” .
The military could be brought in to free up police officers to tackle coronavirus rulebreakers , the Prime Minister said .
Greater Manchester Mayor , Andy Burnham , postponed his weekly press conference today until Friday in order to give leaders time to “ digest ” the latest figures and restrictions .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Combined Authority said : “ Following the Prime Minister ’ s address to the nation last night , the Greater Manchester mayor and leaders are digesting what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly how national measures affect local restrictions currently in place .
“ Rather than add to the confusion , we ’ ll comment on this after the national Government decision-making meeting ( Gold ) .
“ Greater Manchester is in discussion with the Government regarding their decision .
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Manchester has recorded more than 800 new cases of coronavirus across seven days for the first time since the pandemic began.
A total of 847 cases were recorded in the week ending September 20, new Public Health England figures have revealed.
The spike in cases means the infection rate is now more than three times higher than the average for England - which is 42.
This graph shows Manchester’s infection rate in comparison to the national average rate.
Manchester remains on red alert with a current infection rate of 153.2 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days up to September 20.
The city currently has the third highest infection rate in Greater Manchester, with Bury in second place and Bolton remaining the highest in England, with 212.8 cases per 100,000.
The M.E.N today revealed that a small number of households are driving infections in a south Manchester coronavirus hotspot.
There were 40 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Longsight and neighbouring North Levenshulme in the seven days up to September 16 - up from 16 cases just over a week earlier.
Only the wards of Alexander Park and Werneth - both in Oldham - saw a higher number of infections over the same period.
Manchester Council’s health lead, Bev Craig, said postcode analysis has shown household-to-household transmission is responsible for the rise in cases in the suburb.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Public health officials have been visiting households to reinforce messaging on social distancing, mask wearing, and the mixing of households.
“In Levenshulme we are aware of a higher number of cases than other city wards, and we are working hard to engage with residents there to bring that number down,” she said.
“We understand that cases in the ward are clustered within a small number of postcodes which suggests that it is a small number of households which are driving infections, rather than wider community transmission.”
The UK today recorded it's third ever highest number of coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period.
The latest figures show a further 6,178 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus - the highest since May 1.
The most recent data shows that the overall number of cases confirmed has now reached a total of 409,729.
Almost all of Greater Manchester’s boroughs have been under increased local lockdown measures since July 31 - with the exceptions of Stockport and Wigan.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris announced a raft of new measures intended to help the nation tackle the surge in cases of Covid-19.
Office staff will be asked to work from home, there will be wider use of face masks and a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants.
Businesses will face fines or closure for failing to comply with coronavirus rules, and people will face £200 penalties for failing to wear masks where required or breaching the so-called “rule of six”.
The military could be brought in to free up police officers to tackle coronavirus rulebreakers, the Prime Minister said.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, postponed his weekly press conference today until Friday in order to give leaders time to “digest” the latest figures and restrictions.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Combined Authority said: “Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation last night, the Greater Manchester mayor and leaders are digesting what this means for nations and regions, particularly how national measures affect local restrictions currently in place.
“Rather than add to the confusion, we’ll comment on this after the national Government decision-making meeting (Gold).
“Greater Manchester is in discussion with the Government regarding their decision.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man United evening headlines as former favourite issues Sancho warning

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday 23rd September .
Financial report delayed until after transfer window Manchester United have revealed that their latest financial accounts will be released in October – a month later than scheduled – in order to provide investors with a better picture once the transfer window has closed .
This season ’ s delayed and prolonged window runs until October 5 , meaning United could still do business which would affect their financial reporting up until that deadline .
Chief Executive is also set to meet with United ’ s investors in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact of COVID-19 on club finances and United ’ s financial performance .
Woodward has opted to delay the report until after the window has closed , amid rising anti-boardroom sentiments concerning United ’ s inability to snare top target Jadon Sancho and other high-profile targets .
The club ’ s solitary summer addition so far has been Donny van de Beek from AFC Ajax .
The 23-year-old comes into a team where he is not guaranteed a starting place , having to compete with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for game-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap to top two , says ex-United midfielder Former Manchester United player and Scotland international Darren Fletcher believes more needs to be done to challenge for the Premier League title at Old Trafford , beyond the signing of Jadon Sancho .
Following the club ’ s Carabao Cup win over Luton Town , Fletcher explained that he felt many supporters were disappointed at the lack of movement on Sancho ’ s potential transfer , because to them it would mean the team would be incapable of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City .
Fletcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to be done than simply signing one player .
`` I still think you ’ ve got to bridge a gap between Liverpool and Man City first before you overtake them .
I think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club are willing to be patient.
” Fletcher also stated that if Sancho remains a top priority , United must be persistent in their pursuit , not settling for second best and acquiring a “ stop-gap ” in his place .
New defensive partnership on horizon for United A recall to the first-team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning of a new centre-back pairing at Old Trafford .
Bailly and captain Harry Maguire made it four wins from four for United whenever they start together , following their 3-0 victory over Luton Town last night .
Maguire and Victor Lindelöf has been the preferred pairing under Ole Gunnar Solskjær , but after last weekend ’ s 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace , the Norwegian may be open to trying something different .
It could be Bailly ’ s last chance in a United shirt if Solskjær trusts him from the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Samuel Luckhurst points out .
Last season , the 26-year-old was at fault for all three goals at the Amex Stadium and will hope to set the record straight with two clean sheets in a week alongside Harry Maguire .
It is a big ask for Solskjær to drop Lindelöf , who for the most part has not disappointed .
Bailly ’ s contract expires in 2022 indicating this could well be his final year at Old Trafford if United wish to receive a fee for their £30 million signing , before @ @ @ @ @

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday 23rd September.
Financial report delayed until after transfer window
Manchester United have revealed that their latest financial accounts will be released in October – a month later than scheduled – in order to provide investors with a better picture once the transfer window has closed.
This season’s delayed and prolonged window runs until October 5, meaning United could still do business which would affect their financial reporting up until that deadline.
Chief Executive Ed Woodward is also set to meet with United’s investors in order to go over the report, explaining the impact of COVID-19 on club finances and United’s financial performance.
Woodward has opted to delay the report until after the window has closed, amid rising anti-boardroom sentiments concerning United’s inability to snare top target Jadon Sancho and other high-profile targets.
The club’s solitary summer addition so far has been Donny van de Beek from AFC Ajax. The 23-year-old comes into a team where he is not guaranteed a starting place, having to compete with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for game-time.
Sancho alone won’t bridge gap to top two, says ex-United midfielder
Former Manchester United player and Scotland international Darren Fletcher believes more needs to be done to challenge for the Premier League title at Old Trafford, beyond the signing of Jadon Sancho.
Following the club’s Carabao Cup win over Luton Town, Fletcher explained that he felt many supporters were disappointed at the lack of movement on Sancho’s potential transfer, because to them it would mean the team would be incapable of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City.
Fletcher rejects this claim, arguing that more needs to be done than simply signing one player.
"I still think you’ve got to bridge a gap between Liverpool and Man City first before you overtake them. I think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club are willing to be patient.”
Fletcher also stated that if Sancho remains a top priority, United must be persistent in their pursuit, not settling for second best and acquiring a “stop-gap” in his place.
For Fletcher’s full comments, read the article here .
New defensive partnership on horizon for United
A recall to the first-team setup for Ivorian defender Eric Bailly could signal the beginning of a new centre-back pairing at Old Trafford.
Bailly and captain Harry Maguire made it four wins from four for United whenever they start together, following their 3-0 victory over Luton Town last night.
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Maguire and Victor Lindelöf has been the preferred pairing under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, but after last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Norwegian may be open to trying something different.
It could be Bailly’s last chance in a United shirt if Solskjær trusts him from the start at Brighton this weekend, the MEN's Samuel Luckhurst points out. Last season, the 26-year-old was at fault for all three goals at the Amex Stadium and will hope to set the record straight with two clean sheets in a week alongside Harry Maguire.
It is a big ask for Solskjær to drop Lindelöf, who for the most part has not disappointed. Bailly’s contract expires in 2022 indicating this could well be his final year at Old Trafford if United wish to receive a fee for their £30 million signing, before his deal runs out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man City are 'convinced' they will sign Kounde and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are 'convinced ' that they will sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer , according to reports .
With less than two weeks of the transfer window to go , City are still working on adding to their two signings of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake before the October 5 deadline .
Another centre-back remains the top priority and the importance of signing one has been further proven this week , as City were without four of their defenders for the victory against Wolves - although Ake did impress on his debut .
Kalidou Koulibaly has been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations have proven difficult with Napoli as club president Aurelio di Laurentiis has refused to lower his asking price and the relationship between the two clubs remains frosty after the collapse of the Jorginho deal two years ago .
As a result , City have begun to look elsewhere and 21-year-old Kounde has emerged as an interesting alternative .
The Frenchman only joined Sevilla last summer but impressed as the La Liga side once again won the Europa League , and he is significantly younger than Koulibaly .
According to Fabrizio Romano , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad and is just waiting for City to agree a fee with his club , with the Blues reportedly lining up a €65million offer .
It 's added that City are 'convinced ' that they will land their man .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that City are also considering Jose Gimenez of Atletico Madrid as an alternative to Koulibaly .
Elsewhere in the chase for the Senegal international , Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly reignited their interest in him .
Liverpool were another team to be heavily linked with Koulibaly but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Le Parisien , via Get French Football News , Liverpool are working hard to convince Koulibaly to move to Anfield rather than Paris Saint-Germain .

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Manchester City are 'convinced' that they will sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer, according to reports.
With less than two weeks of the transfer window to go, City are still working on adding to their two signings of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake before the October 5 deadline.
Another centre-back remains the top priority and the importance of signing one has been further proven this week, as City were without four of their defenders for the victory against Wolves - although Ake did impress on his debut.
Kalidou Koulibaly has been the number one target throughout the window but negotiations have proven difficult with Napoli as club president Aurelio di Laurentiis has refused to lower his asking price and the relationship between the two clubs remains frosty after the collapse of the Jorginho deal two years ago.
As a result, City have begun to look elsewhere and 21-year-old Kounde has emerged as an interesting alternative.
The Frenchman only joined Sevilla last summer but impressed as the La Liga side once again won the Europa League, and he is significantly younger than Koulibaly.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Kounde is ready to move to the Etihad and is just waiting for City to agree a fee with his club, with the Blues reportedly lining up a €65million offer. It's added that City are 'convinced' that they will land their man.
M.E.N. Sport understands that City are also considering Jose Gimenez of Atletico Madrid as an alternative to Koulibaly.
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Elsewhere in the chase for the Senegal international, Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly reignited their interest in him.
Liverpool were another team to be heavily linked with Koulibaly but they have instead strengthened elsewhere this summer.
According to Le Parisien, via Get French Football News, Liverpool are working hard to convince Koulibaly to move to Anfield rather than Paris Saint-Germain.